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COMMONWEALTH CREDIT UNION RECEIVES GOVERNOR’S SERVICE AWARD
KENTUCKY AUTHOR TYESHIA STURGIS
SMARTER REMODELS
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A YEAR OF YOU: INVEST IN YOURSELF
ETIQUETTE: MONEY MATTERS
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BBN: ERIN COFFEL
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WHEN TO MOVE
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EDUCATION: CHOOSE YOUR PATH FORWARD
Selecting the “right” school for your child – or even yourself – can feel like an impossible..
BRING THE OUTSIDE IN
Bring it in: Stunning ways to make the beauty of spring a part of your home's décor! Natural Welcome A..
THROWBACK HOME TRENDS
Retro Appliances Stainless steel appliances have become the new default for home design. They’re easy to clean and..
THE GARDENS AT ASHLAND TERRACE
The Ashland Terrace Public Cutting Garden, nestled in the heart of the Chevy Chase neighborhood, and Lexington’s..
THE APIARY UNVEILS OMAGE: PARTIES, EVENTS, AND MONTHLY DINNERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Apiary, a cornerstone of culinary excellence and hospitality in Lexington for the past 15 years, is..
EASIER EASTER
Is it just us, or does it feel like Easter is happening incredibly early this year? If you’re..
IN SEASON: MORELS
If you’ve never been to the Mountain Mushroom Festival in Irvine, you’re missing out on a delicious piece..
BRIGHT MOVES
Adding color to our spaces can sometimes be a bit of a tightrope balance; you feel perpetually..
OFFICE SPACE
Guest Bedroom If you’re searching high and low for the floorspace to create a home office, we recommend..
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Founded in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday aims to drive traffic to local boutiques, shops..
OUTFIT OF THE WEEK: FIRE AND ICE
Wrap tops and dresses have been all the rage for decades upon decades, and they're hotter now..
WINTER FRESH SKINCARE
The winter months can be hard on our skin, and force us to up our daily routines..
OUTFIT OF THE WEEK: AUTUMN ABSTRACT
Wrap tops and dresses have been all the rage for decades upon decades, and they're hotter now..
PATTI LABELLE’S SWEET POTATO PIE
PATTI’S FAVORITE PIE DOUGH 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chilled butter-flavored vegetable shortening 1/2 cup..
IN SEASON: SWEET POTATOES
Picture a sweet potato. Go on, close your eyes and do it. It’s probably got brown skin..
OOTW: SPOOKY SEASON
If you are anything like us, once autumn officially hits, we are more than ready for spooky..
OOTW: THE POWER OF PINK
October isn't just for ghosts and goblins, it is also the month for all things pink. Breast Cancer..
BE A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN STATE
Kentucky is an incredible tourism destination; on that, its residents all agree. But for those of us..
HOW TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS
TEN easy ways to support local artists, arts organizations and creators in our community to ensure a healthy..
OOTW: SEEING STARS
This month we're seeing stars-quite literally everywhere! Stars have always been a popular symbol, but maybe never..
MR. HVAC ANNOUNCES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY RIBBON CUTTING
Mr. HVAC will be hosting its 15th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 1157 Commercial Drive Lexington, KY..
OOTW: POSH PEARLS
From Coco Chanel to Prince, pearls have been a one of the most refined ways to showcase..
OOTW: PRETTY PEPLUM
This look showcases a SheIn top that retails for under $15! This woven peplum design comes in an allover pinstriped..
BLUEGRASS FAMILIES FIRST ANNOUNCES 2024 JEAN SABHARWAL AWARD
Bluegrass Families First (BFF) is pleased to share that the 2024 Jean Sabharwal Award nominations are open..
OOTW: LET THERE BE WHITE
For us the peplum trend has never gone out of style; in fact, we think it is more..
OOTD: BEGUILING BANDANAS
With the crazy heat not going anywhere any time soon, shorts season is still in full effect...
OOTD: PLUM ON OVER
With the crazy heat not going anywhere any time soon, shorts season is still in full effect...
LET THE YARD GAMES BEGIN!
It’s hard to believe that we’re nearing the end of summer. With back to school season comes..
BETTE DAVIS EYES
As the saying goes, eyes are the window to the soul - so why not make them..
DOWNTOWN DETAILS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Every August, we bring you the latest on what’s going on in Lexington’s bustling downtown. From updates..
5 LOCAL LEGENDS YOU SHOULD KNOW
William McConnell If we’re talking about famous figures in Lexington’s history, it’s only fair to start with the..
RECIPES: SUMMER CASSEROLES
Strawberry Dump Cake 21 oz. canned strawberry pie filling 1 1/2 c. strawberries, sliced 1 box white cake mix 1/2 c...
IN SEASON: TOMATOES
Kentucky Tomato Sandwich Tomato Salt White bread Mayonnaise Slice tomato nice and thick, then lightly salt. If you haven’t already eaten the slice..
CHASING WATERFALLS
Though TLC warned us not to, we can’t help but seek out the incredible beauty of these..
10 THINGS SOUTHERNERS SIMPLY CAN NOT STAND
Folks in the South are known for their genial demeanor; after all, “Southern hospitality” is a phrase that..
HISTORIC BEAUTY IN BOURBON COUNTY RESTORED TO PERFECTION
Nestled in the rolling green pastures of Bourbon County, Hunterton Farm at Woodlawn sits in all its glory..
NO STRAPS, NO PROBLEMS
Clothing can be complicated, especially when it comes to the barely-there clothing of summer days like backless..
EASY EXTERIOR FACELIFTS
Pergola These garden and deck features offer a lot of beauty. The open framework of the top can..
KIDS FUN PROJECTS FOR THE SUMMER
Summertime for kids is the perfect escape and opportunity to do all of their favorite things outside!..
MEET STEPHANIE GILMORE
Recognized for fine art portraits of distinction, Stephanie Gilmore specializes in photographing babies, children, families, high school..
FANTASTIC FANS
It’s easy to overlook the impact your ceiling fan has on your home’s décor. After all, you..
PEACH SIPS
Peach Bellini 1 peach, peeled and diced 8 fresh raspberries 1/2 c. water 1 bottle Prosecco, chilled In a blender, puree peach,..
PICKLEBALL IN KENTUCKY
A cross between ping pong, badminton, and tennis, pickleball is a fun, easy-to-learn game that can be..
IN SEASON: PEACHES
Peach Cobbler 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 c. all-purpose flour, sifted 2 c. sugar, divided 1 T baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1..
YEW DELL BOTANICAL GARDEN ANNOUNCES NEW NURSERY & GREENHOUSE
Crestwood, KY – Yew Dell Botanical Gardens announces a new manager for their plant production as the..
CENTRAL KENTUCKY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
What started out as a Lexington music teacher’s dream in 1947 is now celebrating the huge milestone..
NAWBO 2023 EPIC AWARD WINNERS
The National Association of Woman Business Owners (NAWBO) Kentucky Chapter honored high-achieving women business owners and advocates..
IN SEASON: AVOCADO
Avocados are widely considered a superfood, as they offer tons of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, folate..
COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS
Watermelon Agua Fresca 4 c. watermelon, seeded and cubed 1/2 c. water 1/4 c. sugar fresh mint leaves limes or lemons Puree watermelon..
LEXINGTON FASHION COLLABORATIVE
Founded in 2009 by a group that originally included fashion designer and community activist Soreyda Benedit Begley,..
ON TREND: FLOWER FROGS
If you love fresh flowers in your home, flower frogs are your best friend – and no,..
DIYS TO TRY
Interior design has become a home to the creative-inspired. Simple walls and white furniture have become a..
20 QUESTIONS: JACK PATTIE
What is your name? Jack Pattie, John Richardson Pattie Where were you born? Lexington KY Who are your Mom and Dad? Dorothy..
SHAVE IT OFF
As an office of mostly women, and somewhat opinionated women at that, we have to admit that..
COCKTAIL ROOMS
The latest house trend takes one of our favorite home staples – the home bar – and..
SOMETHIN' TO TALK ABOUT
“Let’s give ‘em somethin’ to talk about…” Whenever you get a group of people together, it can..
IN SEASON: ASPARAGUS
Asparagus Salad 1/2 lb. asparagus 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 5 radishes, sliced 1 Persian..
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