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Contents

12 Antiques

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The Snuff of Legends

14 Landscapes

Selecting Better Plants Means Better Landscapes

16 Homescapes

Focal Point

18 Special Feature

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Dynamic Dining Rooms

24 Artist

Nature Carver

28 Gardens

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The Awe-Inspiring Gardens of Ashland: Henry Clay Estate

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The Snuff of

Legends

BY JERRY SHROUT PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT ROYCRAFT

4 1 19th century snuff box features original hand-painted scene.

2 Snuff box in the form of a shoe, ca 1820.

3 A collection of tortoise shell snuff boxes.

4 Scottish ram’s horn snuff with sterling fittings.

The origin of the flavored tobacco known as snuff dates to the late 1400’s when Christopher Columbus and other explorers discovered it being smoked and snorted by Caribbean natives.

Up until this time, tobacco was unknown to Europeans, but during the 1500’s use of tobacco spread to the Continent.

Snuff is actually tobacco in a powdered form, and was snorted as a stimulant. Initially, its use was limited to European nobility, but by the 1800’s snuff became more widely available among all classes of society. There were even etiquette classes that could be taken on how to properly use snuff. As a result of growing use of snuff, demand developed for a functional yet fashionable method of storing the herb, and the snuff box was born.

Most snuff boxes were small, in order to be able to be carried in the user’s clothing, but large enough to carry a one or two day supply of snuff. Craftsmen came up with ingenious and sometimes elaborate designs, but first and foremost the box had to be carefully crafted so that its contents could be stored in an air-tight environment. Various mediums were used to craft these boxes, including gold, silver, porcelain, wood, tortoise shell, and tin. Snuff boxes were often exchanged as gifts, since the boxes were often considered a necessity, especially among the aristocracy.

The “taking of snuff” was quite the social activity; groups would gather and each guest would offer their particular blend of snuff to be shared. By the 18th and early 19th centuries, snuff became the primary form of tobacco usage, eclipsing pipe smoking.

This is perhaps because of its acceptable use by both sexes. As the taking of snuff was mainly the pastime of the nobility, snuff boxes gradually became more extravagant and treasured. The boxes came to be synonymous with a person’s sense of style, and snuff boxes which signified a particular aspect of one’s style, such as original artwork or a box shaped in certain form, such as a shoe or horse head, were highly sought after.

Snuff usage declined greatly in the 20th century, as cigarettes eventually became the most popular form of tobacco usage.

While snuff boxes are still being manufactured today, they are not nearly as charismatic as their ancestors, and are sometimes even made of plastic. Today the antique snuff boxes have become highly collectible as interior accents and are a favorite among serious antique collectors.

Jerry Shrout is the proprietor of Thoroughbred Antique Gallery in Lexington.

He can be reached at 859-233-9375 or tagallery@windstream.net.

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Landscapes Selecting Better Plants Means Better

Landscapes

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BY BILL HENKEL

In today’s time of information overload, there is little excuse for making uninformed decisions when it comes to almost anything. This is especially true in the plant and landscape world, now, more than ever. Landscape as a profession has been slow to evolve. Until recently, homeowners had to rely on the local farmer or garden center operator for advice in selecting plants for their home.

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3 1 White Oak foliage 2 American Yellow Wood tree 3 Red Cedar, a Ky. native and one of the better evergreen trees in Central Ky. 4 Sugar Maple, classic shape with strong dark green foliage.

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Times have changed. Given the unforgiving nature of our economies, making a poor selection in a tree purchase, or any other item for that matter, should never happen. Making a poor selection in plants means that if they survive, they will only get bigger, weaker and more demanding of your care, time and money. Here are some plants I suggest you avoid for use in your landscape. I have offered optional selections for each.

Most of the listed plants are a waste of time and money for use in landscape, especially since there are so many better choices for our Kentucky landscapes. You may have to dig a little deeper to find what you want, and don’t be afraid to push your grower to help you. You will be rewarded with years of healthier trees and better gardens, and they will be less demanding of your time and money. Consider the use of more native trees and avoid the flavor of the month trees. The same principle applies to selecting shrub materials.

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BAD: Red Maple A lowland soft and weak wooded tree for landscape use. The bark is thin and resists stretching, therefore making it prone to splitting in Kentucky winters. This tree needs water and is not the least bit drought-tolerant. The performance overall is mediocre.

GOOD: Sugar Maple

BAD: All Ash Trees Thanks to the emerald ash borer our majestic ash trees are beginning to disappear as predicted. This a not all bad however as there are a number of weedy, fast growing weak wooded ash varieties that will be culled as a result of this invasion.

GOOD: Kentucky Coffee Tree & Tulip Poplar.

BAD: Sweet Gum For most of the same reasons as above, this tree is at the northern limit of it’s hardiness. It is a weedy tree in the south and the seasonal gum balls are a real nuisance.

GOOD: Sour Gum.

BAD: Burning Bush This popular shrub must have been developed by the landscape chemical manufacturers. Burning bush is a magnet for red spider mites that suck the life out of the leaves of the plant. This plant requires a multiple of insecticide application in order to maintain a fit and healthy look. Our world does not need any more chemical sprays for any reason.

GOOD: Most Viburnums, Spirea & Forsythia.

BAD: Blue Spruce I’m not sure where blue trees came from and this slow growing evergreen struggles in our soils and climate. Blue trees have never been a part of the Kentucky landscape where even our blue grass is green.

Blue spruce in Kentucky are generally poor performers and look their best at planting.

GOOD: White Fir, Keteleeri Juniper & Canaerti Juniper.

BAD: All Ornamental Pears Fast-growing and self-destructing, these popular trees in the Bluegrass are also prone to fire blight. Over used and sold, they can be useful in the landscape if they are properly managed and pruned.

GOOD: Golden Rain Tree.

BAD: Purple Plum Fast-growing and short lived, weedy and thick with excess interior branching. Purple plum is a favorite for all meals of the Japanese beetle and June bug. These bugs are most often controlled by contact sprays which means repeated sprays might be necessary for control.

GOOD: Canada Red Cherry & Japanese Maple.

6 BAD: Red Oaks & Pin Oaks Once the pride of many Kentucky homeowners, these giants are prone to gall and bacterial leaf scorch. These are long playing problems and not apt to be leaving the Bluegrass soon.

GOOD: White Oak, Bi-Color Oak, Chinkapin Oak and Gingko.

BAD: River Birch Popular, clumping, fast-growing and named “river” for a reason.

This is another lowland tree that has become popular in our garden centers. They are fast-growing to the point where they can’t support their own growth and are very subject to ice damage during our winters. They look great in the early spring until the heat turns up and then the leaf drop occurs throughout the balance of the season and the roots often surface in search of a drink.

GOOD: Sweetbay Magnolia & Duraheat Birch.

BAD: Winterking & Washington Hawthorn Thorny, mean and of little appeal, these trees have limited uses in the landscape. The flower fragrance is sweet and musty and the tree at best is stubby and a poor grower in our landscape. Thorns are a real problem along with the unattractive hawthorn rust that produces a rusty powder on the fruits.

GOOD: Fringe Tree, Silver Bell & Redbud.

Bill Henkel—American Society of Landscape Architect’s, Partner Henkel Denmark Leading Landscape and 100% Bluegrass. bill@henkeldenmark.com. www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com

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Homescapes

Focal Point

BY CHRISTINA NOLL The latest styles in window blinds are more than just a way to block out the light.

Walk into a nicely decorated room and notice how your eyes are drawn to the windows. Whether it’s with drapes or blinds, a nicely decorated window sets the tone and style of the room and invites people in.

Because window blinds can be used in any room of the house, they are gaining in popularity and form an integral part of the home décor.

While window blinds are among the more functional items in your home, they can also be an attractive addition to your home. You may put up window blinds for privacy, light control or energy efficiency, but with the newest options there is more to consider when making your choice.

Since there are so many different types of window blinds available, you need to educate yourself and see what fits your style and taste. Some of the more popular blinds are, vertical blinds, roller blinds, roman blinds and venetian blinds.

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So what should you look for when shopping for new window blinds?

Consider the following: • Know what you want from your window blinds or shades: energy efficiency, light control, privacy, decoration, or all of the above.

• Decide on a budget before you shop. Many times a popular style of blind will be available in a wide variety of price points, based on the quality of materials or the type of finish.

• Consider your lifestyle. Some products are better than others for households with children and pets.

Androit also offers the following tips before you install new window blinds:

Just like the different styles, window blinds come in a variety of different materials. When shopping, look for a window treatment store that has a nice showroom with different displays. This will allow you to see and feel all the different styles and materials and decide on the best choice for your home.

• Be aware of the access to your windows so as to determine where the controls will be.

Steve Androit, Vice President of Blinds Direct in Louisville spoke to us about the latest styles in window blinds. “What we are seeing is an interest in the higher end products like plantation shutters along with motorization of just about every type of window treatment,” he says.

• Do you have tilt in windows? If so, that can affect where you can mount your shutters.

Androit explains that traditional plantation shutters in 2 ½”, 3 ½” & 4 ½” louver widths add style & elegance to any type of home décor.

Motorization offers easy control of the product but also makes a modern statement. “Our new battery operated roller shade motor comes with an internal lithium rechargeable battery that eliminates the need for wires or a battery packs, which can be tricky to hide,” says Androit.

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• Some windows have screens that mount inside; this can determine where the window treatment will be mounted.

Most importantly, he adds, “seek the advice of a window treatment specialist.” That can make the difference between a beautiful focal point in the room and just another window covering.

About Blinds Direct: Family owned since 1976, Blinds Direct is a full line fabricator/distributor of custom window treatments. Combined, they offer close to a 100 years of experience in the window covering business. Ask for a free in home consultation.

2 1 Motorized shutters combine beautiful design with the ultimate in convenience. Preset louver positions give you complete control of light and privacy with just the click of a button.

2 Vertical blinds offer the perfect solution for large patio doors and sliding glass doors. They can offer full or partial coverage, or be pulled completely to the side to let in plenty of light.

3 Dark wide panel wood blinds are a classic choice for a warm and comfortable feel.

Wood window blinds are fully functional, yet offer a natural style that compliments a wide range of dĂŠcor.

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Special Feature

Dynamic Dining Rooms

BY KIRSTEN E. SILVEN

1 The bright, orange-red hue on the side chairs is from Robert Allen, accented with trim tape in a vivid teal and royal blue pattern, bringing energy and vibrant color to the space, while calming grey velvet wingback chairs in fabric by Kravit flank the ends, providing a splendid sense of contrast that is neatly tied in with beautifully patterned pillows by Schumacher.

The design also incorporates a variety of different wood finishes, each lending its very own unique color and texture to the space, while a polished concrete floor and expansive horizontal mirror complete the look.

Photo courtesy of Jeneration Interiors.

Photography by Grey Crawford.

For centuries, dining rooms have been a place where family and friends gather and enjoy great food, even better company, and the many simple pleasures of home. Over the years, where and how we use this space has definitely evolved, but the basic function remains the same and involves spending quality time together despite the hectic pace of daily life.

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Since today’s families often consist of working parents and busy children, finding time to sit down together each day for a meal can be daunting at best. Still, many homeowners prefer to keep a formal dining room for special occasions, while others have opted to forego a separate dining space entirely and have chosen to incorporate the home’s eating areas with the kitchen and great room instead. This provides more opportunities for busy families to interact each day, since eating, relaxing, cooking and even homework can all be done in the same general area.

“For some clients, it is important that the dining room be set aside for special occasions and gatherings, while others feel it could be a more appropriately converted space for functionality and preference that better suits their lifestyle,” shared Charlotte Getman, a Design Consultant with Ethan Allen in Lexington.

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2 Regal and majestic, a variety of striking decorative elements adorn this dining room, which has a distinct old-world feel. Rich amber hues and a stone accent wall work with the gently arched floor-toceiling window, painted mural overhead, and Versailles mosaic hardwood floor, creating a space that is both warm and grandiose at once. Photo courtesy of John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. (MN). Photography

by Landmark Photography (MN).

Regardless of where the dining area is placed and how it is most often used, the end result should be an inviting place with carefully selected creative touches that are carefully tailored to suit the homeowner’s specific needs.

For example, if entertaining at home is essential, consider opting for a large, open dining and cooking area to make it easier for guests—not to mention hosts—to navigate through the crowd, keeping the food and drinks flowing.

In fact, as more people are entertaining at home, many of those who prefer to have a separate formal dining space are now opting to making the room larger, even tearing down a wall or two in an effort to improve its functionality.

Design trends have encouraged experimentation by mixing different colors, textures, wood finishes and styles, which can hint at a somewhat more eclectic feel even in the most traditional interiors, especially when done subtly and selectively. Wallpapers are also making a comeback, as the variety of options and quality now far surpasses the wall coverings of yesteryear, including the subtle use of shimmer, richly hued fabrics, vibrant prints and surprising textures.

3 The clean, contemporary lines of this dining area are softened by rich wood tones on the ceiling and table, while floor-toceiling windows bring the outdoors in no matter what the season might be.

The modern light fixture boasts a subtle industrial feel, while accent lights overhead provide additional illumination. Photo courtesy of McClellan Architects. Photography by Ben Benschneider.

4 Traditional with a twist, this inviting space boasts soothing olive tones and custom woodwork.

The handmade Michela chandelier is crafted from mouth-blown and solid hand cut European crystal, with arms of bent glass and polished nickel accents to lend a modern touch. Two pleated, roll back upholstered Olivia dining chairs soften the seating at the table, which also includes four Aviana side chairs finished with matching fabric. Photo, design, furnishings and accessories by Ethan Allen.

4 “Many people still enjoy dining with fine china and silver, simply because they love pretty things,” shared Andra Gyor, interior designer and co-owner of Janice’s at the Saltbox in Lexington. “We have seen a more textural, layered look emerging, along with a greater variety of printed fabrics, bright colors and pastels.”

Whether modern or classic in its general design, any home’s interior can benefit from a well thought out design plan that encourages comfort and flexibility in the dining area. Select furniture and accessories that fit your lifestyle and don’t be afraid to experiment with some of today’s trends, which can help personalize the space with unexpected details that draw the eye and tantalize the senses.

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5 5 This sensational dining area is encircled by floor-to-ceiling windows, providing an astonishing view of the city and surrounding horizon. Luxurious custom window treatments break up the expanse of glass, while recessed lighting overhead lends an inviting glow to the space. The chandelier is crafted in a strikingly organic design in steel with yellow gold leaf over a red base. It measures 72 inches in diameter, serving as a focal point over the table, which easily seats up to 22 people and repeats the room’s circular design. Photo courtesy of Jessica Lagrange Interiors.

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6 This open design features a herringbone tile fireplace that serves as a focal point in the dining area, while decorative trusses above provide a sense of balance to the scale of the space, which boasts 16-foot ceilings in the main hall.

Floating shelves crafted from rough sawn lumber flank the fireplace and complement the trusses above, while the custom table features a zinc-clad top with metal base.

Photo, finishes and architectural design by SinglePoint Design Build, Inc.

7 Existing architectural features helped provide inspiration for this design, which incorporates traditional elements with a modern flair.

The rustic tabletop contrasts nicely with the sleek modern buffet, while the chairs boast a streamlined look and are upholstered in a light, earthy linen fabric. Custom window treatments and soft neutral grey tones complete the look.

Photo courtesy of Roman Interior Design.

Photography by Larry Taylor with Taylor Architectural Photography.

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8 An oversized mirror was added to this chic dining area as a clever way to create a light, open design despite the room’s minimal access to direct natural light, while both the chairs and dining table were custom made for the space.

A glass tabletop was selected to add a more spacious feel, while the two large decorative tigers were purchased by the homeowners and work beautifully under the staircase. The crystal chandelier is from Charles Loomis Lighting and reflects in the mirror, adding sparkle to the room. Photo courtesy of Michael Abrams Limited.

9 Colorful and eclectic, this design incorporates a variety of elements to create a remarkable space that successfully combines a variety of stylistic elements with just a hint of drama.

The dual flowered ball chandeliers suspended overhead add texture and a glamorous touch, while the Sanders dining table is made from agathis wood and reflects gothic influences in a luxurious mahogany finish. Upholstered Hadley chairs done in a brilliant teal flank both ends of the table, while four Aviana side chairs complete the look. Photo, design, furnishings and accessories by Ethan Allen.

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ARTIST Nature

Carvings

BY KATHIE STAMPS PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIM HALL

1 Tim Hall is a self-taught artist whose medium is wood carving.

He started carving wood in 1979 and has been a full-time working artist at his craft since 1981. “I started carving as a hobby to make hunting decoys,” he said. “My grandfather carved gun stocks and I use a drawknife that belonged to him.”

A lifelong resident of the small city of Ravenna, Kentucky, Hall has always had access to Mother Nature’s handiwork in the form of flora and fauna. He lives at the foot of the mountains along the Kentucky River in Estill County. “I can be in the woods in about three or four minutes by foot,” he said.

His studio “is disguised as a beat-up old garage behind my house,” he said. Before he takes a chisel to a piece of wood, he finds a subject first—and that almost always involves a trip to the woods. Sometimes he takes photographs of plants, flowers, birds and animals, and other times he takes out his sketchbook.

When he is ready to work on a piece of artwork, he draws the pattern on a block of wood, cuts it out with a band saw, roughs it out with the two-handled drawknife and chisels, and carves in details. For birds, he carves the feathers in relief.

“After sanding this all down I use a fine lined wood burner to burn the barbs into each feather,” he said. “Each line is an individual stroke of the wood burner.” He uses artist oils to paint the birds.

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Hall most often works with a soft wood called basswood, which comes from eastern Kentucky. When a finer texture is required for flowers, he uses tupelo wood. Working from start to finish on one piece at a time, it takes Hall about a week for any given carving. “Some of the larger, more complicated pieces may take a month or more,” he said. “Anything in flight requires much more time.”

To re-create the effect of a bird in flight, Hall incorporates a small amount of metal. “One feather may be made of steel and worked down and engraved and painted so that it looks like the wood feathers,” he said. “This is spot welded and gives the illusion that the bird is suspended in flight.”

Hall has carved just over 2,000 pieces to date, one of which was an ornament for the Christmas tree at the White House. Although he doesn’t usually name them, he does sign and number each carving. With his inherent love of the woods and an ability to carve intricate details, Hall is able to share symbols of Kentucky’s natural treasures with the rest of the world.

1 Wood carver Tim Hall at work.

2 The hummingbird is one of Hall’s favorite subjects. In this three-dimensional piece, he carved and painted a branch, flower and bird. The hummingbird is attached to the pink flower with a tiny piece of steel.

3 This lifelike representation of a yellow American goldfinch sitting atop a thistle was commissioned by a client in New York. The artist has made goldfinches for clients in Kentucky also.

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In this sculpted piece by artist Tim Hall, two cardinals share some tree space with holly berries.

5 The artist carved a pair of eastern blue birds and set them in a piece of driftwood he collected from the Kentucky River. He favors unique pieces of wood with a knothole like this, because it makes the perfect spot for a bird to nest.

6 The lady’s slipper is a wildflower in the orchid family.

This yellow lady’s slipper looks real, but it was exquisitely carved out of wood and painted by artist Tim Hall.

7 Hall carved this ruffed grouse, with its fully fanned tail, for a client in New York. The ruffed grouse is a forestdwelling bird.

8 Hall was inspired to pay homage to the eastern screech owl after watching some screech owls raise their young in a tree in his own front yard.

9 The Carolina duck, more commonly called the wood duck, nests in hollow trees along creeks and rivers in Kentucky. The male has red eyes and his colorful plumage includes iridescent green. This wood duck was literally carved out of wood and is a life-size 14 inches long.

10 A pretty little bird and a pretty little flower. Hall carved a yellow Kentucky warbler on a jack-in-the-pulpit because both bird and flower are examples of the natural treasures to be found in remote areas of the woods in Estill County.

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Gardens The

Awe-Inspiring Gardens of

Ashland,

the Henry Clay Estate

BY KIRSTEN E. SILVEN

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The Ashland garden visitors see today was first established in 1950 when the Garden Club of Lexington was faced with a very important decision after the Henry Clay Foundation asked them to create a new garden on the grounds of the historic estate. Members were torn between creating a new space and attempting to restore the old one, but ultimately opted to design a fresh garden in the spirit of the original.

“Henry Clay did have a rather large, formal garden,” shared Brenda Barrett, a landscape architect and member of the Garden Club of Lexington. “We still get to see outlines of the original beds every spring when the narcissus and daffodils bloom.”

Landscape Architect Henry F. Kenney created a design for the new garden that neatly divides the space into six parterres, then work to make the garden a reality began in earnest in the spring of 1951.

Over the next few years, a brick wall was also added to the garden, which today is home to more than 120 different varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers that have been carefully selected and tended through the decades by members of the club to produce displays of color and provide seasonal interest year round.

Visitors enter the garden’s main lawn through beautifully restored iron gates that are flanked by a 60-year-old yew hedge. The lawn divides the garden’s six parterres, which function as separate “rooms,” each adorned with different plantings to create a remarkably distinct effect. Around the edges, mixed borders are brimming with ornamental annuals, perennials and small shrubs, each chosen for its color, texture, form and hardiness.

The garden is also home to a fabulous collection of Professor A.P. Saunders peonies, which once belonged to a club member and were donated in her memory. Established in 1986, today the peony beds are located just east of the original garden and provide a stunning display of color in late April and May.

1 This cheerful walkway runs along the garden’s southwest border. The beds here are planted with hostas, purple allium, yellow and white irises and peonies.

Photography by Rick Phillips.

2 This magnificent honeysuckle vine brings vibrant color and interesting texture to the garden’s southwest border and also attracts hummingbirds.

Photography by Rick Phillips.

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3 The keeper’s cottage peeks out from the greenery, while a sundial from the estate’s original gardens is encircled by a low boxwood hedge flanked by colorful roses, including pink knockout roses in the foreground, orange-red Voodoo roses in the middle ground and several of the pale pink Summer Dreams variety in the background. Photography by Kim DeCamp.

4 Repurposed as a planter, this onetime dipping pool adorns a garden wall at one end of the main lawn, greeting visitors upon entering the garden gates.

Pachysandra, creeping Jenny, salvia, irises and peonies surround the planter, which is filled here with geraniums and rosemary. Photography by Rick Phillips.

“The personal stories behind many of the plantings that belonged to former members, such as the Crutcher topiaries, remain precious to us all,” shared Kim DeCamp, president of the Garden Club of Lexington.

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Volunteers and members of The Garden Club of Lexington, along with part-time help from garden enthusiast Mary Warren, are responsible for the garden’s ongoing care. The upkeep and maintenance has been funded in part by the sale of two much-loved cookbooks, Bluegrass Winners (1985) and Entertaining with Bluegrass Winners (2008), which features 350 pages of menus and recipes intermingled with historical accounts and high-quality photographs of legendary Bluegrass horse farms.

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This year, the club kicked off a new fundraising project in partnership with Angela Beck and Pomegranate in Lexington, creating the Garden Gate Collection of linens. Proceeds from these projects help fund the care and maintenance of Ashland Garden, along with a variety of community initiatives and the Garden Club of America scholarship program.

“The garden would not be possible without the help of our members, our supporters and our partnership with the Henry Clay Foundation,” shared DeCamp. “We are all dedicated and work together to ensure the garden lives on well into the next century.”

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8 5 Vibrant shades of green dominate this view of the sweet bay magnolia parterre, which is surrounded by a bed of daffodils and June hostas, neatly enclosed by a boxwood hedge. In the distance, a Chinese elm provides adequate shade for a patio where garden club members often enjoy refreshments after working the beds. Photography by Rick Phillips.

6 Delicate Japanese irises steal the show here and are surrounded by geraniums, lily of the valley, creeping Jenny and variegated Solomon seal. Photography by Rick Phillips.

7 Purple allium springs from the center of a boxwood hedge that is planted in a diamond pattern along the garden’s main lawn, while a weeping cherry and Sargent crabapple overlook the herb parterre beyond. Photography by Rick Phillips.

8 This view of the checkerboard-patterned herb parterre and surrounding areas illustrates the tremendous variety found in the gardens of Ashland.

Here, rosemary is planted at the four corners, while chives, purple basil and oregano fill the interior. Citrus trees in large planters spring forth from the boxwood hedge, which is laid out in a precise diamond pattern, while groupings of three hornbeams are visible reaching up to the sky in the background. Photography by Kim DeCamp.

9 50-year-old restored iron gates beckon visitors to enter the gardens at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, and explore its well-established depths. Large boxwoods line the main lawn and help mark the borders of the garden’s six parterres, while immense pine trees loom overhead.

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Designers’ D I R E C TO R Y LOUISVILLE: Details is a full-service interior design firm focused on achieving the clients’ desirable look by incorporating their treasured pieces with the new ones chosen. To us, every job is important and that philosophy makes us a popular firm with a loyal client base. Details has many repeat clients who have been with us since we opened and we take pride in watching individuals and families enjoy their homes. We believe that clients save both time and money and avoid costly mistakes, when Details is on the job. We work “with you,” not just “for you,” while creating the vision you have for your home.

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LOU/LEX: Founded in 1933, Hubbuch & Company is a multi-disciplined architectural and interior design firm managing all project phases from conceptualization to installation with an emphasis on our clients’ taste and individuality. Our collaborative process ensures economical and functional solutions resulting in spaces that promote well-being and enhanced physical surroundings. The public showrooms at Hubbuch & Company’s Louisville and Lexington offices include the region’s finest furniture and interior accessories.

Contact one of our certified architects or certified interior designers for your next residential or commercial project.

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LEXINGTON: Interior design is the art of problem solving. It is based on communication, an intimate expression of self, personality, and lifestyle. What we surround ourselves with in terms of space, form, color and texture, sets a mood and conveys how we feel about the world in which we live. At Ivy Downs Interiors, I go beyond mere, “Interior Decorating.” You will find that I care and listen to what you desire and imagine your surroundings to be, no matter the size. I always strive to make my clients’ dreams become reality and transform their house into a home.

Contact Jane Leake at 859.254.7819 or interiors@ivydowns.com.

LOUISVILLE: Julie Sandman Interiors has been designing personalized homes and offices since 1982. Julie is a Certified Interior Designer in Kentucky and offers simple design consultations as well as entire home design. By providing everything from furniture and window treatments to the perfect lamp and accessories, we strive to create a space that reflects your lifestyle. We have extensive experience working with custom home builders and their clients from blueprints to completion.

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Learn more at www.juliesandmaninteriors.com.

LOUISVILLE: Amy Wagner is an Award-Winning Designer who was selected Favorite Designer, Louisville Homearama 2012 and served as a judge for the event the past two years. Amy received an Excellence in Design at the Bellarmine Show House 2012 & 2013. With her passion for design and people, clients are consistently pleased with the “Dreams in Design” they have achieved as a result of Reflections of You, by Amy. Reflections of You, by Amy, LLC offers a team that will make all your “Dreams in Design Come True!”

Visit Reflections of You by Amy’s website for photos and details of services at www.amywagnerdesigns.com • 502-291-7058 • amy@amywagnerdesigns.com.

LEXINGTON: A well executed interior is a reflection of your lifestyle or business image and provides comfort in both settings. My goal is to listen and understand the clients needs and capture it and their personality in a professionally executed décor. The style of the project will vary with each client but my dedication to each job remains steadfast. A degreed interior designer from the University of Kentucky and a Kentucky Certified Interior Designer with over 3 decades of expertise ensures a job well done in by gail moses residential or commercial design.

2300 Regency Rd . 859 266-0699. Visit my portfolio at and published work at www.regencyinteriorsbygailmoses.com.

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Designers’/Resource LOUISVILLE: Style & Elegance at affordable prices! Louisville’s blind factory & wallpaper outlet—family-owned since 1975! Blinds Direct offers full line fabricator/distributor of custom window treatments, including plantation shutters and motorized blinds & shades, free in-home consultation for window treatments and 1,000’s of rolls of wallpaper and borders in stock!

11177 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299 • 15 E 8th Street, Newport, KY 41071 502-266-0079 • www.blindsdirect.com

LOUISVILLE: Imagine you home, Totally Organized! Whether you are looking for a luxurious master closet, custom garage cabinets, an organized laundry room, a spacious pantry or a custom built home office, Closets by Design can provide solutions to match your needs. Closets by Design is a 7-time winner of the prestigious Homearama “Best Closet Design” and recipient of Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2012 and 2013. Closets by Design can assist with new construction, a remodeling project or just improving your existing home.

Call today for a free in home design consultation at 502-425-4728 or 800-293-3744.

LOUISVILLE: Located in Louisville’s St. Matthews area, digs home and garden offers a wide selection of products to create or complete any outdoor living environment—from fine outdoor furniture products by Brown Jordan, Gloster, Summer Classics, Kingsley~Bate and others—to durable outdoor planters, pots, and even stylish unbreakable tableware—digs provides one stop shopping for anything on your list. We also offer design services to help create memorable and unique outdoor living spaces. digs is locally owned, and pleased to offer products and services statewide.

502-893-3447 • www.digshomeandgarden.com

LOUISVILLE: eyedia, design it again is a unique home furnishing consignment store offering over 7,000 square feet of retail space located at 1631 Mellwood Avenue in the trendy Butchertown/Clifton neighborhood. The large and eclectic inventory is attractively arranged in room settings. Whether you are shopping for the perfect piece of furniture, accessory or gift or are looking for a new home for your gently used furnishings; the friendly and knowledgeable staff at eyedia will help you.

Contact us at 502-540-4940 or at manager@eyediashop.com.

LOUISVILLE: Finding the finest natural stone products available is the common goal of our Global Granite family. Visit our showroom in Louisville to select from the finest slabs hand selected for you from around the world by Global’s team.

Materials include: Granite, Marble, Quartzite, Soapstone, limestone, travertine, and our quartz brand Caesarstone.

Our showroom is located at 10300 Bunsen Way, Louisville, KY 40299 and can be reached by calling 502-493-4151 or by visiting us on the web at www.

GlobalGranite.com. The warehouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM till 5:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM till Noon by appointment.

LEXINGTON: Henkel Denmark, founded in 1999, is a hard-hitting landscape custom design-build-management team, staffed with seasoned professionals, including owners Bill Henkel, ASLA, and Gordon Denmark. Henkel Denmark has gained a reputation for exceptional customer service with meticulous attention to details. Their list of services cover every landscape possibility, including eco-friendly landscaping, and they have developed a loyal following of highly talented craftsmen including dry stone and brick masons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, civil engineers, architects, swimming pool contractors, pond contractors and sod contractors. If you dream it, they can build it. They have won numerous local and national awards.

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DIRECTORY LEXINGTON: Charm is evident in this unique shop on the corner of Euclid and High Street in the heart of Chevy Chase. As you leisurely explore, you will find quality handmade reproduction lighting, fine English-and American-made furniture, original oil paintings, elegant accessories, and the largest selection of fine lamps in this part of the country--all at discounted prices every day.

Our friendly staff and designers are always available to help you with your selections. Parking is conveniently located directed behind the shop.

859 E. High Street in Chevy Chase • Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • 859.266.2300

LEXINGTON: Lexington Cut Stone has been a familly-owned staple in the Lexington area since 1921. We feature all types of natural stone products and fabricate Indiana Limestone, granite, marble or slate to your individual needs.

Come by to check out all the options for turning your yard into a maintenancefree oasis by using stone for ground cover, edging, flagstone patios or accent any area with a large variety of boulders. We also have a rock shop with mineral specimens, bookends and gemstone jewelry for the rock hound in us all.

276 Midland Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 859-255-2496 • www.lexingtoncutstone.com

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by Longwood Antique Woods represent some of the best the Bluegrass has to offer: distinctive character, generous warmth, and generations of well-tempered dependability. Longwood uses only reclaimed wood from historic structures; no trees are felled and no landfills are filled. Our hand-selected hardwood is custom milled for every job, meaning every finished product is one of a kind.

Schedule an appointment (859-233-2268) or stop by our showroom at 325 Midland Place in Lexington to learn more about our unique approach to Kentucky history.

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LEXINGTON: Visit our newly remodeled Design Center to explore the newest in custom window treatments – shutters, roller shades, drapery fashions, blinds and more. Measuring and installation services are available for all custom window treatments. Our Resource Center provides working areas to consult with your clients when selecting from our array of fabrics and materials for interior or exterior projects, including upholstery. Plus you can coordinate with our extensive collection of designer wallcoverings and custom paint colors.

Our staff can provide the assistance you require to complete your job on time and on budget. Perspectives is your “One-Stop” for custom decorating.

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LOUISVILLE: At Robin’s Nest Interiors, we offer a unique selection of home décor accessories, artwork, lighting and small accent furnishings. We specialize in finishing touches for your home, but are happy to assist with special orders for just the right furniture piece. We offer complete interior design services from consultations to renovations.

Visit our store at 129 South English Station Road in Louisville or our website at www.robinsnestky.com.

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LOUISVILLE: SCOUT is a lifestyle store featuring a, uniquely, modern eclectic mix of furniture, home accessories, lighting, artwork, gifts, jewelry, handbags and men’s accessories. SCOUT is Kentucky’s exclusive dealer of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Furniture. Our showroom is always stocked with an ever changing assortment of MG + BW upholstery and casegoods. We offer complimentary, in store and in home, consultation to assist you in choosing the perfect furniture for your home. Visit us at our new expansive location in the heart of “Nulu”.

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Building Again andAgain

BY KATHIE STAMPS PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT ROYCRAFT

1 Built atop one of the highest elevations in suburban Boyd County, this Italianate-style home has a Tuscan theme inside and out. There’s even a bell tower in the center, right above the main entrance. The exterior of the house features a low-maintenance synthetic stucco, with brick on the side and rear that blend in very well. The roof is covered with asphalt shingles that are a brand called Monaco, from GAF, created to look like genuine European clay tile. In the middle of the circular drive, the courtyard area has plants, a table and chairs, statuary, an outdoor wood-burning fireplace, and a 100-year-old black well-water hand pump that came from Mark Breeding’s grandparents’ farm in Ohio.

2 2 At the front door, the foyer and formal dining room have 12-foot ceilings. The tile flooring, dining table and chairs, recessed ceiling, artwork and furnishings give the space an old world Mediterranean look. A pocket door separates the dining room and kitchen. The canvas mural on the wall depicts a Tuscan cobblestone street in a small Italian countryside town, a look that was replicated by the homeowners in their circular, cobblestone-stamped concrete driveway.

3 The gourmet kitchen has an octagonal treyed ceiling, a feature found in several other rooms of the house. The flooring looks like Italian marble but it is a polished tile that was made in Spain. Granite countertops, a pot filler over the stove, Thermador appliances, a very quiet Bosch dishwasher, and a farm-style double copper sink round out the elegant characteristics of the kitchen.

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Sherry Breeding is a registered nurse. Mark Breeding is a Realtor and appraiser with two decades of experience helping his clients in the Ashland market with selling, buying, appraising, building and remodeling homes. He is also an auctioneer. Yes, on most Friday nights you’ll find him at the Union Depot Auction House in Grayson, Kentucky, about 10 minutes from his house. Breeding and the auction house’s owner, Keith Hill, use their vocal skills to auction everything from antiques to tools.

The Breedings built this house in 2012. It took about 10 months to complete, from the design process and groundbreaking to the construction and move-in date. They turned an empty lot into a property with just over an acre and a house with 2,900 square feet. The home has one main level with a full unfinished basement that has a full bath and a third garage. There are four bedrooms, three and a half baths and one feature in particular that just isn’t seen every day: a bell tower, with its own spiral staircase.

Architectural details befitting a Mediterranean and Italianate décor are found throughout the home, like the stucco on the exterior,

wrought-iron designs in the front entrance doors, and recessed ceilings with hand-painted details by artist Melanie Osborne.

The Breedings not only built the house themselves, they also provided their own interior design, choosing all materials and colors. Sherry Breeding’s favorite spot in the house is the kitchen. “The layout is user friendly,” she said, noting the two bar stools at the island, which offer a nice place for “conversation with the cook.”

Married 12 years this July, the Breedings enjoy sitting on the front porch or in the courtyard in the middle of the circular drive, listening to the water fountain. They can also crank up some tunes through the outdoor speakers of the whole-house music system. “We have the best neighbors in the world up here, and occasionally during warm weather they walk over and sit a few minutes,” Sherry Breeding said. “The views are captivating.”

The view of the land is picturesque from all the windows, including the large one in a fourth bedroom Mark Breeding uses as a study. He keeps a few of his trophies on the window ledge representing his real estate sales career over the years.

The largest trophy, front and center, is his dad’s for selling his first one million dollars’ worth of food as an institutional food salesman. “He’s been retired for 32 years,” Breeding said. “It reminds me of where I came from and my parents’ influence in my life. They’ve been married 68 years. Without them and without God I am nothing.”

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4 Several shades of brown in the great room all work together to showcase the Breedings’ design aesthetic of sophistication, style and comfort, from the hardwood flooring and leather furniture to the built-in bookcases, wall treatment painting and recessed ceiling.

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by Mark Breeding as a study, with its comfortable leather furniture and plenty of personal and professional mementos.

6 Just off the foyer and formal dining area there are two stools in front of the wet bar, which is connected to the kitchen. This quaint area features the work of Ashland artist Melanie Osborne, who painted a grape vine and the wall treatment surrounding it. Behind this area there is a custom-made cigar humidor cabinet (lined with Spanish cedar) and a built-in wine cooler and glass rack.

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7 Featuring gorgeous hardwood floors, dark wood Mediterranean-esque furnishings, and taupe and cream colors, the master bedroom is quiet and serene. This room has one of the home’s six recessed ceilings. The double doors lead to the back porch.

8 This spiral staircase, to the right of the great room, goes up to a bell tower room over the front porch. The climate-controlled room is approximately 11 by 11 feet. It is like having a second-story enclosed porch, with a panoramic view of the landscape of Boyd County. The homeowners put in a bean bag chair for a little nephew who likes to spend some time in the bell tower.

10 The master suite takes up the right-hand side of the house from front to back. In the master bath, the tub is flanked by custom cabinetry with granite countertops. Behind the Jacuzzi tub, a large walk-in shower has an octagonal design that protrudes outside to the front of the house. The shower area has two entrances and two independently controlled showers.

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BUILDERS & INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sherry & Mark Breeding LANDSCAPING Bob Hurley, Hurley Landscaping & Design CABINETRY Bog Sandy Woodshed GRANITE Kentucky Marble & Granite SOLID WOOD DOORS & TRIM Tim’s Wood Shop, Jackson, Ohio HARDWOOD & TILE Great American Floors APPLIANCES Stone Refrigeration

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BY KIRSTEN E SILVEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT ROYCRAFT

1 A stunning combination of stone and brick lends elegance to the home’s façade, which incorporates subtle arches that are echoed in the drive and throughout the interior. The leaded glass door provided inspiration for the front elevation, which incorporates old-world and new American styles. Two garages are accessible via the portico, which leads to a charming courtyard.

2 A patterned architectural leaded glass door serves as the stunning focal point in the twostory entryway, which adds a bit of drama to the home’s interior and incorporates several much-loved items collected by the homeowners over the years. The colorful urns flanking the door were found on a trip to Mexico many years ago, while the plates belonged to Martha Wolford’s great-grandmother and the antique cheetah print sofa provides an eclectic twist.

3 Situated just off the kitchen, the great room features expansive height and faux beams that are painted to resemble real wood, complete with gently arched center accents. The gas burning stone fireplace lends additional height and provides a pleasing textural contrast to the richly hued ceiling beams and custom wood built-ins.

Custom upholstered cornice boards on the windows complete the look and repeat the gentle arches found throughout the home’s design.

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riginally intended to function as a spec home, builders Ron and Martha Wolford opted instead to make this east Louisville-area residence their own personal home nearly six years ago and have continued adding custom touches ever since. Designed with today’s modern lifestyle in mind, it has an open floor plan with plenty of remarkable details that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

“As builders, we’ve enjoyed living in many different homes through the years, but this is definitely one of my favorites,” shared Martha Wolford, who is a managing partner and designer at Wolford Built Homes and Wolford Building and Remodeling, where she works with her husband Ron. The Wolfords partnered with interior designer Julie Sandman to create a look that beautifully incorporates new accessories with various pieces the couple has collected together, many of which are infused with cherished memories. The result is a home that is both cozy and multifaceted, with exuberant pops of color blending effortlessly with easy neutrals, subtle textures and classic patterns throughout.

“The interior spaces beautifully reflect Ron and Martha’s personalities,” shared Sandman, owner and interior designer with

3 Julie Sandman Interiors. “They are always open to new ideas and are simply delightful to work with.”

Architecturally, the residence features subtle arches throughout its exterior and interior design, which also boasts ample custom woodwork in the form of wall panels and crown moulding, trey ceilings and stained oak hardwood floors. In addition, the home’s open floor plan is ideal for entertaining and includes a wall of sliding glass doors that open from the dining room onto a covered porch and stone waterfall in the outdoor living area beyond.

Finally, it’s important to note that this residence actually serves two main functions: First and foremost, it is a family home for the Wolfords, but it also acts as a model of sorts, where clients can come to view the company’s work firsthand, and is a convenient place to conduct business. As a result, the couple added a substantial amount of office space in the lower level, where a guest suite, media room, bar and pool table are also located.

“This is the first home I’ve lived in where every inch of space is utilized,” shared Martha. “We have really enjoyed the process of making this home our own by adding color, texture and a variety of other special touches.”

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5 A variety of items collected by the homeowners over the years come together in the dining room, which opens to the kitchen and hearth room on the main floor. The space features a painted coffered ceiling and metallic damask wallpaper with a subtle shimmer, while the antique table and buffet lend a classic touch. Two sets of sliding glass doors lead the way to a spacious covered outdoor area beyond; a feature that opens up the room and provides an ideal environment for entertaining.

6 The lower level serves a variety of functions, boasting a media room, bar area, pool table, sitting area, guest suite and workspace (not pictured) that is complete with a conference room and several offices where the homeowners regularly conduct business. The autographed Michael Jordan jersey was a gift from Martha to her husband Ron Wolford, and the round red table was found at Salvo Collective and crafted from a repurposed industrial spool topped with clear glass.

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9 7 Colors and textures in the master bath were inspired by an alluring piece created by artist Gena Neumann. It’s seen here hanging over the tub, that was found during Art Avenue, a fundraiser to benefit Kosair Children’s Hospital. The floor and curved vanity boast a neutral-hued travertine tile, while light fixtures adorned with delicate drops of crystal add a touch of glamour. Faux painting gives added visual interest to the arched barrel ceiling above the tub, which is finished with iridescent tiles of recycled glass.

8 The master suite incorporates a distinctly Oriental flair, thanks in part to a stunning painting embellishing a traditional Japanese screen that was found at Scott Nussbaum Antiques and once belonged to award-winning designer Jay Spectre. Already at 12 feet high, the trey ceiling adds another foot and a half of vertical space to the room, which also boasts a hand-knotted silk rug from Carpet Specialist. Bold pops of red and blue meld exquisitely with rich tones of gold and black, while a Chippendale lamp and stools help to complete the look.

9 Homeowner Martha Wolford has created an attractive, functional workspace and design studio in one of the home’s two garages, where cheerful pops of red and two chandeliers work with the stained and polished concrete floor to create a clean, functional space.

House Credits:

BUILDER Wolford Built Homes INTERIOR DESIGN Julie Sandman Interiors GARAGE Closet Factory LIGHTING Brecher’s Lighting KITCHEN CABINETS Classic Kitchens www.kentuckyhomesandgardens.com

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After ten years, the Nash family is still at home in this modern house with an old world feeling.

BY CHRISTINA NOLL PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT ROYCRAFT

1 The old world charm begins as soon as you pull up to the Nash home, where the style is reflected in brick and capstone, an arched doorway and wooden carriage style garage doors with black wrought iron hardware.

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espite being a builder, this is only the second home Jimmy Nash has constructed for his own family. “We intend to be here for a long time,” says Jimmy. “We built it to be a comfortable family space that lasts.”

It’s no wonder the Nash family prefers to stay put. With a laid back, family friendly atmosphere, the home offers all the modern conveniences combined with distinct old world charm.

Jimmy, along with wife Stephanie and sons Merrick and Jackson, designed the family’s 6,000 square feet home with their own routine in mind, as well as the ability to entertain guests.

“We started with a plan and in house architects helped us to modify the floor plan to meet our needs,” says Stephanie. The house was placed to take advantage of the views of Andover Golf Course, where Jimmy and son Merrick often enjoy playing. Son Jackson can view the fountain and pond where he likes to fish with friends from his second story bedroom.

In fact, all of the family bedrooms face the back of the house for privacy and the incredible views. “It’s a unique design, in a way, where all of the areas where we spend the most time have a view to the back.” The home design also includes his and her garages and his and her powder rooms on the first floor.

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The Nash’s spends most of their time together in the open kitchen, adjacent to the hearth room and breakfast area.

Views of the golf course, pond and rear terrace can be seen from all those windows, as well. It also makes the space a great area for entertaining. Guests can spill out of the kitchen and Hearth rooms to the exterior terrace that also steps down onto a lower patio with more views of the golf course, pond and fountain. “ It feels like you are on vacation; it’s truly a great place to relax and enjoy family,” says Stephanie.

In the kitchen, one island with Juparana granite serves as a work center for Stephanie, while a second island with Linasink mosaic prep sink and Iroko butcher block top serves as a snack area and place for the boys to do homework. A custom-made copper ventilation hood was designed with the Nash family crest hammered into the surface, one of several personalized touches to the home.

The family crest can also be found in the ceiling of the foyer, where it encircles a custom hand-painted sundial located above the rounded spiral staircase. The compass locations marked on the sundial are not only for effect, but also are also accurate based on the situation of the property.

4 The staircase, which features travertine marble, was inspired from a house Jimmy and Stephanie saw while traveling.

In fact the entire first floor features oversized travertine, which is durable and an excellent choice for a house with two boys and a white schnauzer named Gracie.

Throughout the house, as well as outside, the Nash’s developed the old world feel using characteristics of a European style castle and finishes that give an aged look. “Traveling in Europe, and through castles and just older homes, we developed a love for the old world architecture,” says Jimmy. The brick on the exterior and the exposed brick of the interior were laid using old mortar joint to give an older ambiance. Brick columns and arches in the foyer, dining room and living room, as well as ten feet ceilings throughout the first floor, contribute to the old world feel.

2 Among the many personalized effects in the Nash home, the foyer includes the family’s initial above the doorway, and the family crest surrounding the hand painted sundial above the staircase. Floors in the foyer are travertine marble with an inlay that reflects back the design of the compass from the ceiling.

3 The sundial art above the circular staircase was Stephanie’s idea and includes detail of the family crest in a repeating pattern. This faux finish artwork surrounds the chandelier centered above the stairwell.

4 The formal dining room has travertine floors with in-laid designs for effect and a painted tray ceiling. Brick columns evoke the style of an older home and complement the neutral gray and brown tones in the room.

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5 The cabinetry includes a mix of painted maple glazed and cherry with a custom finish.

The space also features a six-burner gas cooktop, stainless steel double convection oven and microwave by Wolf. A cast iron double sink, two built in hidden trash drawers and double Asko dishwashers ensure that the kitchen is both beautiful and highly functional for the family.

6 The two story formal living room allows for a double set of windows, letting lots of light into the space. “This is a room we use a lot during the holidays and for entertaining,” says Jimmy.

This chandelier, along with all the other chandeliers in the home, has a hoist so it can be lowered for changing bulbs and cleaning.

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9 The large master bath includes an open, walk out shower without doors, a feature the Nash’s particularly wanted. There is also a large soaking tub, his and her vanities, and his and her walk-in closets.

10 A traditional tray ceiling would not work in this first floor master bedroom, so the Nash’s chose a box beam coffered ceiling instead. The private space also features an en suite bath and sitting room.

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For those who enjoy exploring the architectural and cultural history of the bluegrass region, the discovery of Pieter Estersohn’s photography in “Kentucky: Historic Houses and Horse Farms of Bluegrass Country” is a true treasure. The book features photography of well-known Lexington area homes and horse farms and their properties, taken over the course of two years.

Estersohn, a renowned architecture and interiors photographer, became acquainted to the area through one of his oldest and best friends, Antony Beck of Gainesway Farm. “He’s the godfather of my son, Elio so we come here often to visit,” says Estersohn.

“Through visiting the area and being exposed to many of the historical properties and gardens, an idea for a book was born.”

up with the content as opposed to documenting content.” Over five extended trips to Lexington, one that involved hanging halfway out of a helicopter to capture elusive aerial shots, Estersohn was able to capture the very essence of our beloved Bluegrass.

Most inspiring was the fact that everywhere he photographed, the project was embraced. “It was so encouraging to find a unilateral excitement about the project,” he says. “There was an open arms welcome from everybody that I came across and I think that stems from a deeply held pride in their residences, their region and their history.”

Although Pieter has traveled extensively, both personally and through his work, there was something about this region that called to him on a deeper level. He translated his affinity for the Bluegrass in the stunning selections offered in the book, which includes both interior shots of historic homes such as Ashland Estate, Waveland and Ward Hall as well as aerial views of prominent gardens and area horse farms.

There have been, of course, other books published on the area, either regionally or perhaps on a larger scale but a lot of time has passed. Pieter explains that his desire to create this book stemmed partly out of wanting to share the region on a strong national platform. “I wanted to bring a fresh eye to the region with a large embrace,” he says.

“I’m passionate about historic architecture and preservation.And through this book I wanted to share a cross-section of historic structures in the region, some extremely polished and well maintained and some in dire need of attention,” he says. “What I hope to offer in this book is access to many privately occupied residences which are not open to the public.”

As a collaborator on 22 previous book projects with architects, designers and entertainers, this was the first project that Estersohn has solely produced. “This is the first book that I really conceptualized,” he says, “It was the first time that I was coming

1 1 Cover of Esersohn’s book.

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From stunning views of the rolling landscape from high above Gainesway Farm, to the not often seen crumbling interior of Pope Villa, the book provides some of the history and beauty of the area for everyone to enjoy. When asked to pinpoint his favorite location on the project, Estersohn candidly offers up Ward Hall. “I live in a Greek revival home and have spent the last few years immersing myself in early 19th century architecture and decorative arts and history. Ward Hall, being such a spectacular example of that vernacular, was moving and poetic and inspiring.”

When asked what is next on his list of projects, Estersohn talked about his latest adventures in the Hudson River Valley, where he intends to work on a similar book project focused on the historically prominent Livingston family and their residences.

(Among the Livingston family are decorated war heroes and one of the five authors of the Declaration of Independence.)

No matter where his next projects take him, a part of Estersohn will always be tied to Kentucky. To illustrate, he tells a story of how he hosted a charity event in his home in New York on the day of the Derby. “We made mint juleps and my son helped serve them wearing his great-grandfather’s top hat,” he laughs. “The TV was on upstairs and at one point there were about 80 people in the room at the moment the Kentucky Derby race went off. So it was a very nice full circle moment.”

2 Ward Hall, Georgetown. The nautilus-chambered, double-elliptical staircase rises from the west center bay of the entry hall to the third floor.

3 Overview of Ashland’s Colonial Revival Garden.

IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE: “Kentucky: Historic Houses and Horse Farms of Bluegrass Country” ($60; Monacelli Press), is available at The Morris Book Shop, in Lexington, as well as other local bookstores, and online. To learn more about Pieter Estersohn, visit www.pieterestersohn.com.

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