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18 HOMESCAPES: Prepping for Pool Season

SPECIAL FEATURES 20 GARDENS: GreenHouse17 24 FEATURE: Decorative Tile

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1 Crafted from vintage steel rails and solid hardwood timbers with a stone ballast and 1/2-inch tempered glass, the Trackside firepit by the Music City Fire Company also boasts a 24” 75k BTU stainless steel burner, a 2 x 6-inch Harmon/Kardon Weather Ready audio reactive fire sound system and optional glass wind guard (sold separately).

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s creators of the world’s first (and only) sound reactive fire systems, Nashville-based Music City Fire Company is changing the way designers think about incorporating fire tables and fire pits into a residential outdoor living space.

These groundbreaking units come equipped with beautifully integrated audio systems from Harmon/Kardan, featuring two six-inch “Weather Ready” speakers that allow music to be streamed from virtually any source via a Bluetooth connection or auxiliary input.

“There are quite a few adjustments you can make, but it’s still easy to use. You can turn on the stereo with no flame, or opt for just a flame with no sound, making it useful year-round.”

Music City Fire Company systems are customizable, can be outfitted to run on natural gas or propane and come equipped with four modes of operation:

“You just can’t look away,” stated Brian Denger of BCD Industries, who was the first to distribute Music City Fire systems in Kentucky. “The effect is truly riveting and you can really feel the music moving with the energy of the fire.”

Since every Music City Fire Company unit comes equipped with a proprietary specially-designed sound reactive fire experience, the user can easily stream music through the integrated sound system to make the flames dance with the rhythm! Multiple units can even be synced together and everything can be controlled at the mere touch of a button using a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, laptop or smartwatch.

“It’s actually a very flexible and complete outdoor entertainment system,” Denger shared.

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Fire Mode Only—Much like a traditional firepit or table, it operates with an adjustable flame height function.

Music Only Mode—This setting allows you to stream music through the Harmon/Kardon sound system without using the flame.

Fire and Music Mode—Enjoy the adjustable flame while music plays.

Sound Reactive Mode—The flames mesmerize as they undulate to the beat of whatever type of music you decide to play.

In summary, this incredible outdoor entertainment experience is made possible thanks to the development of Music City Fire Company’s very own patented technology. The embedded interface analyzes the music you input, enabling a very precise fire and sound reaction, prompting the flames to dynamically represent the sound of the music. And finally, its important to note that all Music City Fire Company products are safety certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

For more information, visit musiccityfirecompany.com or call Brian Denger at 859-621-3691

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2 Adding a Music City Fire Company entertainment system will take any outdoor space to the next level, offering practical, visual and audio benefits at the mere touch of a button. Serving as so much more than just a standard firepit, music reactive fire tables offer a patented, one-of-a-kind way to enhance your outdoor living experience.

3 Crafted using reclaimed wood with a classic trunk aesthetic, this Music City Fire Company table draws its inspiration from the Old South and is handcrafted in glass fiber reinforced concrete, with a 2 x 6-inch Harman/Kardon Weather Ready sound system, customizable LED lighting and a MCFC SRFS touch panel display, which includes all available features, such as multiple modes, WiFi, app integration, Bluetooth, USB port, Aux in/out and adjustable flame height.

4 It’s easy to control every aspect of Music City Fire Company’s sound reactive fire entertainment systems with IOS and Android-compatible apps, creating a uniquely inviting ambiance. Available in a wide range of finishes, styles and sizes, the systems are made with embedded LED lights, Bluetooth-ready Harmon/Kardon speakers and sound reactive flames.

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1 Planning ahead with your pool preparation makes for a more effecient and enjoyable pool season. Photo courtesy of Geddes Pools, Inc. in Nicholasville.

2 When in doubt...call a professional! Things like maintaining healthy pH and alkalinity levels in your pool is sometimes easier when working with a pro.

Photo courtesy of Rushing Design, LLC in Lexington.

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3 Whether doing it yourself or hiring a maintenance crew to do it for you, a clean pool is key to keeping it running smoothly.

Photo courtesy of Geddes Pools, Inc. in Nicholasville.

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ummer is here, bringing with it sunshine and warm, lazy days. What could be better than an afternoon spent poolside? But first, you need to make sure your pool is ready for the season.

DJ Geddes, vice president of Geddes Pools, Inc. in Nicholasville, and Rick Rushing, owner of Rushing Design, a Lexington-based landscape architecture design/build firm with expertise in pool design, shared these strategies to get your pool in tip-top shape for fun in the sun.

Plan ahead.

You don’t want major early spring milestones like Kentucky Derby, high school proms, Mother’s Day, graduations or Memorial Day to slip by without having your pool prepped. Plan to work with a reputable pool company to schedule an appointment to “open” your pool at least 7-14 days before the first time you want to swim, advises Geddes.

Fill pool to normal operational levels.

Before your pool professional arrives, work to fill water levels back to normal levels. Geddes says it can be helpful to even fill the pool slightly above normal before that first maintenance visit of the season—as this can help facilitate pool vacuuming and waste removal.

Add chlorine.

Geddes recommends that his clients periodically add liquid chlorine to the deep end of their pools beginning around March 1.

4 4 When winterizing your pool, consider leaving enough water in the pool to keep water elements such as fountains and waterfalls functional to enjoy year-round. Photo courtesy of Rushing Design, LLC in Lexington.

Clean your pool routinely.

Whether you’re working with a pool service or you’re handling pool maintenance on your own, it’s important to clean your pool regularly.

Use a net to catch and remove any large debris on the surface of the water, including leaves, and consider investing in an automatic pool cleaning robot to keep the pool bottom in tip-top shape.

Beware of common DIY mistakes.

Pool maintenance is an area often best left to professionals. But if you choose to manage the water quality of your pool on your own, beware of common homeowner mistakes—such as failing to properly balance pH and alkalinity levels in the water. Geddes also often sees homeowners under-chlorinating their pools or misplacing important pool equipment.

Consider keeping water elements in use year-round.

As summer turns to fall and it becomes time to winterize your pool, Rushing suggests leaving enough water in the pool to keep water elements such as fountains and waterfalls functional. This way, rather than covering the pool, you’ll still be able to enjoy it as an aesthetic feature of your landscape. “A lot of my clients never cover their pools, and they kind of maintain them during the winter using robotic cleaners,” Rushing says. “The water features still look good even if they’re missing 10 inches of water—and that’s a lot nicer looking than a pool cover with a pump sitting on the middle of it.”

Count on the professionals.

“Working with a pool professional ensures that you and your family can swim happily and safely with a properly balanced pool,” Geddes says. Contracting with a professional pool company can save money and headache in the long run. Letting a pool professional handle routine tasks like pool cleaning and water balancing along with any required preventative maintenance may help prevent potentially costly damage or the need for major repairs over the course of the life of your pool.

End of season: reduce water so that the returns are empty.

Draining the pool completely for the winter is a “cardinal sin of pool ownership,” according to Rushing. Still, in order to winterize your pool properly at the end of the swimming season, you will want to drain the pool water low enough that the pool return pipes are empty. “You don’t want them to freeze and burst if we have a prolonged power outage,” Rushing explains. Typically, you’ll want to reduce the water about 10 inches from normal levels, so that winterized water levels hit just below the first step.

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ituated on 40 acres in pastoral Fayette County, GreenHouse17 is an emergency shelter and advocacy agency committed to helping women and children who are harmed by domestic violence and abuse, providing a wide variety of crisis intervention and stabilization services. In addition, the fresh air and peaceful surroundings of the farm provides nature-based healing, nutritious field-to-table produce and job training for survivors of intimate partner abuse.

“The farm has provided a space for folks to learn about farming, but most importantly it gives them a place to learn and discover things about themselves,” shared Christina Lane, who serves as Farm Co-Manager at GreenHouse17. “Community engagement is also essential and volunteering on the farm is a great way for community members to connect. It gives us the opportunity to educate folks about domestic violence, while also getting much-needed help with work on the farm.”

Lane came to the agency in 2004 as a Residential Supervisor, but as the farm evolved she helped out whenever she could, before ultimately embracing the chance to work in the garden full time ten years ago.

“Witnessing and walking with clients as they work through their trauma and grief has been one of the biggest takeaways for me,” Lane shared. “Another is watching clients accomplish tasks they said they would never do, such as turning compost, or thought they could never do, like growing a plant.”

The farm and garden initiative was born more than 10 years ago, when the shelter’s assistant director Diane Fleet suggested reaching out to a variety of local farmers, agriculture experts and other community members for support and direction regarding new ways to use the land to benefit survivors and sustain the organization’s core mission.

Following a number of roundtable meetings and some additional help from UK Sustainable Agriculture Program graduate Jessica Ballard, GreenHouse17 started out with a few raised vegetable production beds and later launched a vegetable CSA (community-supported agriculture) initiative. Next came a circle garden, which is home to a variety of different flowers and herbs.

“We started holding craft groups to make products from the circle garden,” Lane shared. “We made flower wands, tea and salve, then eventually expanded our flower production, began selling flowers and launched a Flower CSA.” A grant from Grow Appalachia allowed the shelter to pay program participants a small stipend for working in the garden, and today the farm at GreenHouse17 is comprised of six high tunnel greenhouses, a number of lush flower production beds, a vegetable plot and the circle garden, where clients, volunteers and visitors alike can also sit and relax. A number of items handmade by survivors are now available for purchase online, including soaps, salve, bath salts, lip balm and candles.

In addition to a wide variety of gorgeous blooms, Flower CSA members receive a monthly newsletter that includes information about the flowers that are currently in season, a story from a survivor who works on the farm, and details about other happenings at GreenHouse17. Although it doesn’t start until June, the Flower CSA has already sold out this year, so be sure to sign up online if you would like to be informed of any flower pop-up sales events and/or receive notification when early registration opens for 2022.

“Each year we just keep growing,” Lane stated. “This garden means so much to me and has helped so many people heal, reconnect and develop a deeper respect for nature. I’m just grateful to be here!”

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1 This greenhouse is home to a dazzling array of floral color and texture, including cosmos, delphinium and Sunbright sunflowers.

2 Up close and personal with a vibrant yellow-orange zucchini squash blossom in the vegetable garden at GreenHouse17 in Fayette County.

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3 A single bud of Bright Pink zinnia hovers against a backdrop of verdant green, serving as a delicate reminder of both fragility and resilience.

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4 Thick rows of multicolored zinnias and tall sunflowers serve as a lush preamble to the plantings that flourish in greenhouses beyond.

5 A young sunflower, striking a pose against the sky of pure azure reaches to receive lifegiving rays on a warm summer day.

6 Stunning rudbeckia thrives in deep shades of gold and umber, lending warm tones to the flower garden at GreenHouse17.

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7 8 7 A colorful mix of pink, purple, red, gold, white and yellow zinnias lend cheerful vibes to the fields at GreenHouse17.

8 Perfect pink petals of a Sunbow-mix zinnia blossom, captured at GreenHouse17 in Fayette County, Kentucky.

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1 Limestone-look travertine floor tiles provide a soft base for this dramatic tub backdrop, which was created using on-trend precious stone-look tile slabs to craft a floor-to-ceiling focal point.

Photo courtesy of Onice Fantastico, Tile Council of North America.

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2 The charm of Moroccan and Portugese interiors, architecture and art is evident with eight-pointed Moorish stars, fleur de lis and other organic and geometric patterns in this private oasis, which also features neutral stone-colored porcelain tile flooring in a smart chevron pattern. Photo courtesy of Mission Stone & Tile.

3 Stylish dove grey glass tiles finished with white grout bring a clean, timeless feel to this transitional kitchen, which also boasts wood-look tile flooring to warm up the space. Photo courtesy of Jasa Desain Interiors.

4 A fine porcelain floor tile with a matte finish captures the look of high-end Calacatta Gold Italian marble in this bright, elegant kitchen, creating a timeless look that lends a classic feel to the space. Photo courtesy of Milestone Tiles.

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ecorative tile has been a popular and effective way to breathe new life into a home’s interior design since ancient times, and there are a staggering variety of different shapes, styles, colors, materials, prints and patterns available today!

From porcelain tile that mimics the finest Calacatta Italian marble, to stunning precious stone-inspired pieces that are easily mistaken for real granite, to gorgeous terracotta tiles in baked clay tones and earthy textures, to block colors in hexagonal shapes, multicolored Moroccan-inspired designs, terrazzo, wood-look tile and Art Deco curves, the possibilities truly feel endless.

“One of the biggest trends that I am seeing within the realm of decorative tile is the client’s willingness to be a bit bolder with their selections,” shared Bryan Scheid, interior designer with Mees Tile & Marble.

Although similar in concept to a painted accent wall, decorative tile offers a more exciting way to make a bold statement that can complement virtually any space in the home.

Incorporating high end decorative tile can truly set your home’s look and feel apart from the crowd, creating drama and making a statement that speaks to your personality.

“I love choosing a bold tile for behind a vanity or on a shower wall, and doing the whole wall from floor to ceiling,” Scheid said. “For me, using high end decorative tile is what sets your design apart from everyone else.

Scheid likes to select tiles or designs that no one else is likely to have, and/or apply the tiles in a way that will set the home apart from friends and neighbors.

“My advice is to go bold and be brave,” he said. “Don’t worry too much about what the next homeowner might like. At the end of the day, if the tile design is well thought out, the next occupant of the home will most likely love it just as much as you do!”

A variety of exciting new colors, textures and patterns are readily available these days, and Scheid says his clients are definitely taking notice, with the help of visuals from sources like Pinterest and Houzz, which make it easier to visualize the end result, especially if the desired look is a bit outside of the box.

For example, many clients are using marble-look porcelain tile as a jumping off point for their design, as it offers a classic and timeless look, but more and more often they are also inclined to mix in a variety of other elements, including different colors, patterns and textures, to create some visual excitement.

“We have seen more clients asking for white Carrara marble-look porcelain tile, paired with a decorative border such as a chair rail, herringbone or pencil trim,” shared Leigh Morgan of Envision Remodeling.

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3 Although classic subway tile is still popular, designers are also modernizing the look simply by changing the way the tile is installed—from herringbone to soldier stacking—the selected pattern can completely alter the way a classic material appears in the finished space.

And not to worry; if big and bold isn’t really your thing, consider adding a simple custom shower niche adorned with a complementary decorative accent tile in the bath, or opt to incorporate a modest design in the tile backsplash behind the stove in the kitchen.

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Of course, it’s also imperative to evaluate the realities of your own personal lifestyle in order to determine how a space will be used before settling on a final design.

“I often bring up scenarios to my clients that they may not have considered,” Scheid revealed. “It is my job as the designer to gather as much information as possible about how and who will be using the spaces they are choosing tile for, and to guide them into making the best selections to align with their lifestyle.”

Finally, it’s important to note that manufacturing processes today are more focused on optimizing the performance of the material for its intended use, creating higher-performing spaces with greater flexibility.

As a result, there has never been a more exciting time for decorative tile, which can be used almost anywhere to increase both the performance and aesthetic of a home’s interior spaces.

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5 Drawing inspiration from the sprawling terracotta tiles found in the great country homes of yesteryear, this trendsetting look features wood-look porcelain designs inlaid to lend added visual interest to the soft base of grey oversized 32-inch x 32-inch tiles.

Photo courtesy of Del Conca.

6 Cool tones of blue and pale stone tile create a soothing ambiance in this chic master bath, which boasts sleek modern lines and an open concept, with alternating blue shower mosaic, neutral wall and decorative patterned floor tiles.

Photo courtesy of Bedrosians Tile & Stone.

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7 Shimmering glazed porcelain tiles in alternating tones of aqua, teal, green, grey and taupe scurry from floor to ceiling in a mesmerizing chevron pattern, undulating in the natural light to create a dramatic focal point in this fresh modern closet space.

Photo courtesy of Del Conca.

8 Porcelain tile slabs mimic precious Calacatta Oro Italian white marble in this sleek and sophisticated kitchen, creating a seamless look with spectacular floor-to-ceiling movement. Photo courtesy of Del Conca.

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entucky artist Edd Johannemann’s fascination with light, and how it works in art, began when he was a teenager. “My friend had a darkroom,” Johannemann recalled of his earliest days with photography. “We made a print, dropped a blank sheet of paper into the developer and I was hooked.” Johannemann continued his interest in photography over the years as he got married, started a family and owned a three-dimensional sign shop. Eventually, he decided to enroll at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky. “I was on the 25year degree plan,” Johannemann said with a laugh. “I took a stone sculpture class with Bob Lockhart and that kick-started everything again.”

Johannemann’s introduction to stained glass was less inspiring than his introductions to photography and sculpture. “My wife and I were building a house when she discovered she needed stained glass panels. So, for Christmas, she signed me up to take a class and that’s how she got her panels.”

The process of stained glass involves rigidly following a cartoon, or pattern. Although there are colors and textures of glass to choose from, “Once you have the cartoon, that’s the end of the creative process,” Johannemann said. He found this linear process restrictive.

A trip to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. influenced Johannemann’s distinctive art style. “I saw an oil painting

by Max Ernst where he used a palette knife to layer colors over each other and I wondered what that effect would be if I did the same with glass.” He began to manipulate colors of light by adding or subtracting layers of glass and other materials.

“I needed a way to support panels and glass,” Johannemann said of choosing wood as a base, adding that he understood how to use that material because of previous wood working experience.

He started with deep frames like the shadow box form in Elemental Pillow Fight. “Then I morphed into more sculptural ideas,” he said. “Portrait of Self-America opened the frame. Exodus is free standing and I carved the wood.” He determines and cuts the glass shapes, then edges those shapes with copper foil that solders the entire edge of the glass. Although his art is not kinetic, Johannemann’s work gives the impression of movement with wire.

“Every decision made while creating eliminates a set of possibilities,” Johannemann said of his technique. He begins with a sketch then, as he builds, he makes decisions on how the piece should move. Those decisions reflect his considerations and how his thinking changes from the initial idea.

Johannemann’s work is often contemplative. “My mother was battling dementia in 2019 and I was watching pieces of her disappear every day,” he said. Crafting glass feathers to represent memories, he created Box-O-Memories. “It’s about how we guard our memories and knowledge; and what it means to lose those.”

“Art work doesn’t work without light,” Johannemann said of his sculptures. Changing light means his work will never be seen the same way twice. “That speaks to the impermanence of things,” he said. “We think things like memories are permanent, but nothing is permanent.”

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3 2 Tree of Knowledge 12.5”x 6.5” x 5.5” Stained glass, wire, walnut, maple, cedar Is knowledge intrinsically good or evil, or is it the application of knowledge that determines benevolence or malevolence?

Is the realization that good and evil exist in the world also knowledge, or something deeper?

3 Into the Sacred Sea 40” x 44” x 3/4” Stained glass, walnut A commissioned work based on Japanese block prints.

4 Box-O-Memories 12” x 12” x 6.5” Stained and textured clear glass, wire, red oak Memories: shared or locked away, their influence remains.

Johannemann’s work can be found at KORE Gallery in Louisville & Gallery 104 in La Grange. Online, his work can be found at glasschisel.com and artrepreneur.com/showroom/GlassChisel.

5 5 Red Rock Vortex 15.25” x 8.5” x 7” Stained glass, wire, watch pieces, cedar “monoliths” Inspired by a trip to Sedona, Ariz., the sculpture refers to a landscape carved in time and the spirit that dwells there.

6 7 7 Aurora 7.25” x14.75” x 2” Stained and textured clear glass, walnut, maple

6 Exodus 19.25” x 14.5” x 8.75” Stained and textured clear glass, wire, up-cycled beer bottles, white ash, cedar What is required of the self to journey from prejudice to knowledge?

8 8 Elemental Pillow Fight 18.5” x 16.5” x 5.5” Stained and textured clear glass, wire, red oak, cedar Nature is a lot like a pillow fight. It’s all fun and games until something gets broken...

And then Mother comes home.

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9 Portrait of Self: America 20” x 14.25” x 3.5” Stained glass, mirrors, copper foil, wire, reclaimed barbed wire, American chestnut boards from reclaimed barn wood This piece is a contemplation on the increasing polarization of society, and its effect on our country. Reflected in the piece, literally, is the place of the individual in this divide.

10 Time Sail 9.25” x 9.75” x 5.5” Up-cycled blue bottle, watch pieces, wire mesh It seems like people are always trying to buy time.

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1 Custom-built by Dan Perkins with Mason Construction and Development

located in Crestwood, Ky. and architect Eric Hawkes of Hawks Design in Louisville, Ky., this modern farmhouse is located in the Saddle View neighborhood of Prospect Ky.

Farmhouse Family Gathering

By Heather N. Russell-Simmons Photography by Walt Roycraft

2 “People will say there is nothing in this space,” the homeowner said of the foyer. “And we like it that way!” The two-story entry provides ample room for guests to step into the home, acclimate to the open floor plan and be greeted by the hosts. The circular rug has become a favorite resting spot for the family’s German Shepherd.

“And once everyone was done eating, we sat around the table and talked.” To encourage that tradition, the table is 16-feet long and seats 20. Built by Dennis Perkins, the table is made of white oak with metal work underneath that matches work on the front of the house. The homeowners wanted the table to be a focal point as guests walked into the home, but also wanted a simple design.

“With five kids, all within six years of each other, we had to stay organized,” the homeowner explained of the couple’s aesthetic.

“Monochromatic simple,” she said with a laugh. “We like straight lines, inviting comfort and no fuss.”

No fuss, straight lines are central to the home’s planned simplicity.

The homeowners worked with Jeremy Carl to install wainscoting that wraps the two-story foyer. “One of the nice surprises we had working with Tammy Randall of LL&A Interior Design was the continuation of the wainscoting through the master suite on the first floor,” the homeowner said. “We weren’t necessarily planning on adding that, but at the last minute Tammy suggested taking the wainscoting up to six-and-a-half-feet.” Thoughtful choice of glass-paneled sliding doors found in the office make that room inviting, the owner said.

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fter raising five children in an older home in the Glenview area of Louisville, Ky., the homeowners of this 4,900 square foot modern farmhouse opted for new construction in Oldham County when they decided to resize.

“The focus was having a place for our family to gather when they came back home,” said the homeowner.

While driving through the Saddle View neighborhood, the homeowners found an open lot and envisioned where their family would eventually congregate. Knowing they wanted big, open spaces and a farmhouse style home, the owners worked with Dan Perkins of Mason Construction and Development and Eric Hawkes of Hawk Design to custom build the property from top to bottom. For inspiration, the owners studied how they lived in their previous home; what they used, what was functional, what they liked and what they wanted.

The home has six bedrooms. “Each one has its own bathroom and walk-in closet,” said the homeowner. “And each one is decorated how we thought our children would like the space to look.” The dining room table seats 20 to accommodate a large, collective family. “We always had dinner at the table in our previous home,” the owner recalled.

With a large open floor plan, attention to detail provides a soothing continuity. The master bedroom and dining area have matching wood beams. Those beams coordinate with the fireplace mantle and the wood that wraps the stove hood, each piece flanking opposite ends of the extended great room. The stairway and upstairs bannister, crafted by Bluegrass Ornamental Iron, is topped with white oak. The poplar ceiling beams, red oak stairs, white oak table, cedar entry beams and beadboard on the back porch were all painstakingly matched with different stains to achieve a unifying, warm color that contrasts with the white interior and exterior walls.

The home’s modern, bright white exterior and dark window trims are softened with plentiful, colorful landscaping that stands out in the Kentucky spring. A covered porch leads guests from the home to the pool, both popular outdoor areas for the family.

Inside, the white walls have delicate tint. “The ceilings are painted in Sherwin Williams’ Crushed Ice,” the owner explained, noting that the slight difference in tints provides a fresh, clean atmosphere without feeling sterile. Botanical accent colors such as olive and bay leaf work together with a mix of darker hardwood floors to add warmth to the home.

“There’s not one thing we’d change,” the owner said of the home. “We love everything about this house.”

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3 3 Barber Cabinet Company in Louisville, Ky. custom built the dining area’s buffet. The taller design is ideal for serving and storage. Tammy Randall of LL&A Interior Design repurposed hardwood from the floors as a dramatic and cohesive feature above the cabinets.

4 4 The homeowner worked with Pella to design windows that only open a quarter of the way and look out over the covered porch and onto the pool. The sink below the windows is flanked by two dishwashers.

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7 5 The home’s great room spans 35 feet but is sectioned into complimentary seating areas.

“Guests gravitate to these four swivel chairs,” said the homeowner. The coffee table invites a more intimate setting while the swivel feature allows guests to turn toward the television in the background or the kitchen at the other end of the room.

6 A cozy alcove from the home’s open floor plan, the office is used for everything from morning coffee to movie night. Shelves painted in Sherwin Williams dark neutral Iron Ore anchors the far wall.

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8 8 Looking down over the entry and foyer, the stairway includes a loft with reading space.

9 One of six bedrooms in the home, this space looks out over the street for views of the neighboring farm.

10 Consistency was key for the homeowner. Beams in the master bedroom match beams in the dining area as an aesthetic connection throughout the house.

11 Like much of the home’s first floor, custom wainscoting is carried through to master bath.

CREDITS

Mason Construction & Development Architect Eric Hawk, Hawk Design Lead Interior Designer Tammy Randall, LL&A Interior Design Brecher’s Lighting Premier Flooring Bluegrass Ornamental Iron Barber Cabinet Co. Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Pella Windows Arhaus

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1 With a wide circular drive, sizable water fountain, elegant porte cochere (coach door) and stately row of salvaged columns originally built in 1856 framing the massive porch, Longview Estate’s front elevation has a grand yet welcoming feel, nestled in the rolling Kentucky countryside of Garrard County.

Resort Vibes in Garrard County

By Kirsten E. Silven Photography by Walt Roycraft

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2 The living room and entryway is a study in elegance, with magnificent salvaged woodwork and columns that date back to 1765, as well as repurposed flooring from the local high school auditorium and a wrought iron fireplace mantel. A cutout in the ceiling above allows natural light to flood the space from the two-story modified Palladian window, also providing a perfect place to showcase a massive six-foot-by-six-foot chandelier.

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hen Amy and Hugh Johnson first learned that a sprawling mansion just down the road on Highway 27 near Lancaster, Kentucky, was slated for auction in June of 2018, they weren’t really in the market to buy a new house. In fact, the couple had just finished moving into what was supposed to be their “forever home,” but something about the nearly 15,000-square-foot residence kept calling to them.

“It was just a couple of days before the auction when we finally decided to stop by and check it out,” Amy shared. “The property was overgrown and the house had been sitting vacant for more than three years, but we could see its incredible potential and ultimately decided to go for it.”

On auction day, the Johnsons were nonetheless a little surprised when they actually won the massive house along with several acres; a decision that immediately set into motion a series of events that would change their lives forever. Obviously, it was all meant to be, and since then the couple has acquired even more land abutting the original plot, to the tune of 34 acres in total, nicely completing the grounds of this historic Garrard County estate.

Of course, ownership came with its own unique set of challenges— especially at first! They had to replace three of four existing a/c units, and the house also had some electrical issues and water damage to work out. The grounds were terribly overgrown, and pretty much every inch of the home needed something—from fresh paint to a deep cleaning—in order to restore its former grandeur.

Originally built as a Sears, Roebuck & Co. kit house in 1910, the estate was eventually purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Long in 1977.

As a demolition contractor, Mr. Long salvaged a wide variety of architectural pieces over the course of his lengthy career, many of which he incorporated into a multi-year expansion of the home.

His unique and carefully planned customization of the house included the addition of a four-story tower that offers stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside, an indoor swimming pool and a koi pond that is complete with a waterfall, along with stained glass windows, Italian Carrara marble flooring and wainscoting, a spiral staircase and two solid mahogany front doors that were originally made by the Odell Door Company for the White House.

Known today as Longview Estate, the home boasts 10 bedrooms and 11 baths, offering more than enough space for the entire Johnson family (and then some). There is also ample square footage available to house the couple’s business offices for their home restoration company Jacob’s Ladder, along with plenty of room left over for the bed and breakfast experience they are planning to launch this May on Airbnb.

“We carefully renovated each one of the rooms and added a third kitchen, while the original kitchen will become a more industrial space by the time our son graduates from culinary school to assume the role of head chef,” Amy shared. continued on pg. 47

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3 3 Just beyond the living room, this oversized dining area offers plenty of space for groups to gather for a meal, while the stained-glass windows slide to reveal a convenient pass-through to the original kitchen, which will serve as an industrial cooking space for bed and breakfast guests. The pink marble fireplace was salvaged from the now-demolished Firestone estate in Lexington.

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4 Situated adjacent to the living room and dining room, this kitchen was originally installed by Mr. Long for his beloved wife June and features ample bar countertop seating and cabinet space. The Johnsons cleaned up the area and added a fresh coat of paint before installing new stainless-steel appliances, while the door pictured here leads outside to a charming courtyard that is perfect for dining al fresco.

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6 5 A massive four-story tower boasting 360-degree views of the pastoral Kentucky countryside stretches skyward above the home’s indoor swimming pool area, which also houses a hot tub, large koi pond, waterfall, full bath and small table with chairs. A theater room lies just beyond the fireplace, while the walls and flooring around the pool are all crafted from natural limestone. Mr. Long selected knotty yellow pine tongue and groove treated with fire retardant for the upper level walls and ceiling, while wrought-iron railings and eight chandeliers crafted from alabaster and brass complete the space, which stands as a lasting testament to the previous owner’s tenacity and creativity.

6 Custom window treatments frame the two-story window in this unique space, which offers a stunning view of an impressive six-by-six-foot chandelier that is rumored to have come from Hugh Hefner’s Chicago Playboy mansion.

7 Salvaged by Mr. Long from Darryl’s restaurant in Lexington, this whimsical wrought iron spiral staircase connects the second and third floors of the tower near the Presidential Suite, where guests can also enjoy a balcony overlooking the pool, waterfall and koi pond.

continued from pg. 44 Guided tours of Longview are available, with 10 percent of proceeds going to the Garrard County Arts Council.

A gallery space is planned for the second-floor landing, where local artists will be able to sell and showcase their work. The home boasts a hot tub in addition to the heated indoor pool, and there are no less than 35 magnificent chandeliers to be seen, including one that is 6-feet across and rumored to have once hung in Chicago’s original Playboy Mansion.

A mantel just off the dining room hailed from a now-demolished Firestone family estate, while a theatre room and a peaceful courtyard complete with comfy chaise lounges offer guests additional options for dining and entertainment while visiting Longview. Other fascinating quirks of the home include a hidden room Mr. Long tucked into an alcove under a staircase between the third and fourth floors, as well as a remarkable wooden floor that was salvaged from a local high school auditorium.

“The house is eclectic in the very best way,” Amy said. “We love sharing its many incredible architectural features with visitors who have an appreciation for history, art and design.”

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8 Inside the Royal Suite on the second floor, guess enjoy a comfy four-poster King bed and plenty of comfortable seating, while cabin-grade hickory flooring grounds the space and sumptuous Italian Carrera marble gives a luxe feel to the bath that lies just through the first doorway. In addition, two twin beds can be found in the room beyond the second arched doorway, making this space ideal for families traveling with children.

To get more information, book a stay or schedule a tour of Longview Estate, visit the property online at Facebook.com/longviewky, call 859-361-8694 or email longviewestateinc@gmail.com.

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10 9 Also on the second floor, the Executive Suite offers a queen bed and luxurious marble bath (not pictured), with cabin-grade hickory flooring of different widths to lend added visual interest.

All guest suites at Longview Estate come equipped with new commercial fire-rated doors, a mini fridge, Keurig coffeemaker, microwave, high-end linens and Tempur-Pedic mattress.

10 Situated to the right of the front door, this chic half bath features warm tones complemented by cool Italian Carrara marble wainscoting and flooring with a decorative black granite border, along with a dual vanity and trey ceiling.

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1 Southern, traditional elegance is on full display in the exterior of this 11,000 square foot brick home, which was built in 1998.

The one-acre property features a circular driveway and extensive, custom landscaping, which Vickie and Wendell have upgraded recently.

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2 The property’s ornate, formal living room sits just off the main front entryway. The room’s impressive glass chandelier, ornate millwork and elaborate ceiling detailing give it a fancy, yet inviting, flair. Many of this room’s furnishings are available to be sold with the home.

3 The front door opens onto a marble-floored entryway, which flows into mirrored rooms on either side holding the formal living room and the formal dining room.

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or ultra-UK fans Vickie and Wendell Bell—whose profound support of various University of Kentucky athletics teams led to the naming of the UK soccer complex in their honor—the location of their 11,000-square foot, 9-bedroom home at 2947 Four Pines Drive was simply perfect.

“We’re very involved in the University of Kentucky Athletic Department, and living there allowed us to be close to campus,” says Wendell, executive chairman of the Cincinnati-based HBH Holdings, Inc. In fact, it was the couple’s devoted passion for all things UK Athletics that led them to relocate from Northern Kentucky to Lexington roughly six years ago. While neither Vickie nor Wendell are UK alums, their love for UK runs deep, and the move to Lexington allowed them to attend literally hundreds of UK sporting events every year. The couple also loved the proximity of their home to shops and dining in downtown, Chevy Chase and the nearby Lansdowne Shoppes.

Recently, though, Vickie and Wendell have decided to downsize.

They’ve moved to a condominium in The Woodlands and have placed their Four Pines neighborhood home on the market with Rick Queen of Turf Town Properties.

“This was the nicest place we’ve ever lived,” Wendell says. “It’s perfect for what we needed—with lots of room for hosting big gatherings or plenty of room to have your own private space.”

Ample Space With nine bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms—every bedroom room has its own, full private bath—there is no shortage of space or need to jostle for a turn at the bathroom sink in this well-appointed luxury residence.

Featuring several spacious living areas, roomy bedrooms and even a working elevator, the home could easily accommodate multiple generations of the same family. In fact, that was one reason Vickie and Wendell were first drawn to the property: when they moved in, they were looking for a space that could allow Vickie’s mother to live with them.

The home also includes a large, well-appointed home office space with its own external entryway, perfect for a professional who has the flexibility to work from home.

Privacy Aplenty Built in 1998, the home sits in the gated Four Pines community, so security and privacy here are top-notch.

“There is a gate off Old Mount Tabor that stops everyone from speeding through the area,” Vickie says. Even the large backyard is private, as it’s surrounded by a brick privacy wall—allowing for secluded enjoyment of the well-landscaped grounds and inground, heated pool.

Defining Details The Bells are selling the property just as they purchased it: partially furnished. Many of the furniture pieces, including for example, the main furnishings in the formal living room just off the main entryway, come with the property.

For pieces that were new additions, the Bells worked with interior designer Kim Ryser-House, owner of Ryser’s Furniture in East Bernstadt, Ky. Interestingly, Ryser-House had also done interior design work on the property for its previous owners. And while the semi-furnished nature of the property will make it easy for a new owner to settle right in, it’s the luxurious detailing of the home that truly makes it stand out.

“The finishes all throughout the home are so well done, it’s what really drew us there,” says Wendell. The home’s spectacular details include marble flooring in the entry foyer, mahogany walls and a hand-painted medallion ceiling in the den, and ornate pillars and impressive millwork throughout the first floor.

The kitchen, too, is a cook’s dream, with sizeable space for entertaining, plus an oversized island perfect for buffet-style serving. The room’s white cabinetry and recessed lighting make for a clean, bright space. The kitchen features three refrigerators, two freezers, four ovens and a warming drawer in the island— plus its own ice machine.

The master bathroom also includes extraordinary custom touches, including two hidden “medicine cabinet”/storage areas expertly tucked into the built-in columns by each sink. Additionally, the bathroom floors are heated—so no need to chill your toes on cold floors in the winter—while the standalone shower stall features a double-headed steam shower, just to the side of the jetted soaking tub.

And as for storage? This home has it. The spacious, walk-in closet with ample storage built-ins just off the master bedroom is “every woman’s dream,” says Vickie. “It’s spectacular.”

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5 4 The home’s dining room includes ample space for formal entertaining.

Guests here can enjoy good conversation, lit by a glass chandelier that mirrors the one in the formal living room.

5 This well-appointed kitchen is ready to tackle hosting duties for even the largest parties. It includes an oversized island perfect for buffet-style serving, plus three refrigerators, two freezers, four ovens, a warming drawer and even an ice maker.

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6 The stunning den is a showstopper, thanks to its mahogany walls and finely detailed, hand-painted medallion ceiling. Over the years, Wendell and Vickie have watched many hours of UK away games while relaxing on the leather recliners in this space.

7 This room on the corner of the house, dubbed the “sunroom” by Wendell and Vickie, includes two large sets of sliding doors (not shown), which offer access to the outside patio and allow ample sunlight into the space.

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9 The spacious master bedroom includes a natural gas fireplace and double built-in bookcases, plus lots of windows to let in loads of natural light. The fireplace was a favorite of Vickie’s: “You just click the button, and it knocks off the morning chill,” she says.

10 The attention to detail in the master bathroom is unparalleled. The room features heated floors, a steam shower, jetted tub, ample storage and even two hidden “medicine cabinets” in the pillars next to both sinks.

11 Wendell converted a former office/conference room in the home into his own, private second master suite. The former office kitchenette remains and is visible just behind the door. This master space includes its own private entryway. A future homeowner could easily convert the room back to office space in order to keep business traffic secluded from the rest of the home.

CREDITS

Realtor Rick Queen, Turf Town Properties Interior Design Kim Ryser-House Ryser’s Furniture, East Bernstadt, KY

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ocated in Shelbyville—under an hour west from Lexington via I-64—Jeptha Creed Distillery is a perfect spot for a daytrip.

Opened in 2016 and run by the mother-daughter team of Joyce and Autumn Nethery, the distillery produces an array of spirits, including flavored vodkas, fruit brandy, moonshine and, of course, its signature Jeptha Creed bourbon. Visitors can opt for one of two tour options currently. Both have limited capacity due to COVID safety restrictions, so plan to book online early, as they do fill up quickly.

By Robin Roenker

Photography Courtesy of Jeptha Creed Distillery Beyond the formalized tour experiences, visitors are encouraged to explore the distillery’s gift shop and onsite Creed Café, which serves snacks and pizzas Thursday through Sunday. A $10 Spirit Sampler featuring the distillery’s four top-selling spirits is also available by order at the café—an especially handy option if the free Spirit Tasting experience is already full for the day.

The one-hour Barrell Tasting tour ($45/per person plus tax, offered Thursday through Sunday) offers guests the unique opportunity to taste Jeptha Creed bourbon straight from the barrel.

If COVID safety protocols allow later this summer and fall, the café may again host occasional live music performances for visitor enjoyment. Before COVID, the distillery hosted the popular “Jamming with Jeptha,” a live music concert series held every Friday night throughout the summer.

“That tour includes a taste of bourbon from one of our oldest barrels, right from our barrel barn,” says Christian Kern, marketing and creative manager for Jeptha Creed Distillery. “Also included in that tour is a tasting of our 100% corn vodka.”

To stay in the know about upcoming events at Jeptha Creed, Kern encourages people to follow the distillery’s various social media channels.

Jeptha Creed’s go-to corn, an heirloom variety known as Bloody Butcher Corn, which is noted for its uniquely sweet and nutty flavor profile, sets the distillery apart from others. Grown on the family’s farm in Shelby County, the corn is used in all of Jeptha Creed’s spirits in distillation overseen by Joyce Nethery, a former engineer and high school science teacher who now serves as Jeptha Creed’s passionate master distiller. (Her daughter, Autumn, serves as co-owner and marketing manager for the family-owned distillery.)

For visitors in more of a rush, Jeptha Creed also offers a free, 30-minute Spirit Tasting experience (available Thursday through Sunday by reservation). Held at the distillery’s on-site bar, this option allows guests to taste any four Jeptha Creed spirits of their choosing. The Spirit Tasting includes a brief introduction video about Jeptha Creed Distillery and an overview of their various spirits and accompanying flavor profiles.

Advanced registration for both the tour and tasting is encouraged at jepthacreed.com/tours-and-tastings.

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1 Jeptha Creed’s go-to corn, an heirloom variety known as Bloody Butcher Corn, is noted for its uniquely sweet and nutty flavor.

2 Located in Shelbyville, KY, Jeptha Creed sits on 64 acres of farmland, where mother-and-daughter duo Joyce and Autumn Nethery grow the Bloody Butcher Corn used for all of their products, including bourbon, whiskey, vodka, and moonshine.

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3 4 3 If COVID protocols allow for it, the distillery plans to again host its live music concert series “Jamming with Jeptha.” The popular event has been on hiatus since COVID, but will hopefully once again be held every Friday night throughout the summer.

4 Visitors to Jeptha can take a break at the distillery’s Creed Creed Café, which serves snacks, pizzas, and a $10 Spirit Sampler featuring their four top-selling spirits.

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