In case it hasn`t come up before, I am a lover of trim work. Crown molding, wainscoting-you name it; I love it! It can completely change the look of a room. For me, it ranks up there with paint. It`s that important! The foyer above is a great example. Without the trim work, there would be just a white wall. With the trim, it`s detailed out and brings some real interest … [Read more...]
In addition to having their recipes grace the pages of Kentucky Monthly's May issue, winners of the 2012 Reader Recipe Contest will also receive: Grand Prize: The winner for best overall recipe will receive a one-night stay for two with dinner at Snug Hollow Farm Bed & Breakfast, a secluded, 300-acre retreat of unspoiled beauty. Snug Hollow is nestled in the beautiful Red … [Read more...]
Valentine`s Day is still a little ways off. However, if you`re like me, you have to start early or you`ll never get things done in preparation. Or worse: you`ll forget about it altogether! So this week, I decided to present a few things you might want to share with your love this holiday. How about some `Love Mix?` I thought this was a really great idea from none other … [Read more...]
History of the Property When Blythe and two of his buddies rented rooms at Federal Grove in the late 1980s, it appeared the heyday of the 1785 homestead of Gen. Jonathan Clark had long since passed. The once-stately structure was deteriorating and in need of much repair-a far cry from the days when it served as a respite for travelers between Louisville and Nashville. But when … [Read more...]
Maintaining a healthy heart doesn`t mean you need to cut flavor from your diet. There are plenty of dishes that are just as tasty as they are good for you. Kentucky Monthly`s health and fitness correspondent Shellie Wingate offers up the following recipes that feature antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats-all proven to be cardio-friendly. … [Read more...]
Click the links below to view digital versions of two trial issues. November 2011 issue December 2011/January 2012 issue … [Read more...]
Last week, I discussed closet organization and shared a trick on making flip-flop hangers from wire hangers (click here to see it in case you missed it). I personally have always had a prejudice against wire hangers. As far back as I can remember, I just hated them. And I`ve never seen Mommie Dearest, so it has nothing to do with that! Well, imagine my surprise when I found a … [Read more...]
