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H is for Having it All (Kinda)

By Renee MurphyRenee Murphy and kids (youngest to oldest: Kellan, Katherine, and Keefe) at home. Photo by Patti HartogOne topic my girlfriends and I talk about on a regular basis is how we struggle, almost daily, with how to be a “boss” at our jobs and still be the best mom and wife on the planet. No pressure, right? In 2014 career strategist and author Megan Dall-Camina surveyed 1,000 women in the workforce about their well-being. Seventy percent of those surveyed believe the concept of success at home and work were a myth. Forty percent [...]

By |2017-11-13T09:30:00-05:00November 13, 2017|Today's Woman Now|

Everyone’s Favorite Thanksgiving No-Knead Artisan Rolls

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] By Paige RhodesHosting Thanksgiving is stressful enough without having to worry about making everything the day of. Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. These recipes can be started even a couple of days before Thanksgiving to give yourself ample time to deal with that turkey and dressing. No-Knead Artisan Rolls Ingredients3 cups all-purpose flour2-3 tsp kosher salt1/2 tsp active dry yeast1 1/2 cups warm waterInstructionsIn a large bowl, stir together the flour, […]

By |2018-05-08T14:05:20-04:00November 12, 2017|Food|

Apple Layer Cake With Bourbon Butterscotch Buttercream

By Paige Rhodes Hosting Thanksgiving is stressful enough without having to worry about making everything the day of. Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. These recipes can be started even a couple of days before Thanksgiving to give yourself ample time to deal with that turkey and dressing.Apple Layer Cake With Bourbon Butterscotch Buttercream Ingredients For the Cake:4 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground allspice1 tsp ground cloves1½ cups unsalted butter,cut […]

By |2018-05-08T14:06:57-04:00November 12, 2017|Food|

Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranates and Candied Pecans

By Paige RhodesHosting Thanksgiving is stressful enough without having to worry about making everything the day of. Save yourself a ton of trouble by prepping and cooking foods such as vegetables, desserts, and baked goods ahead of time. These recipes can be started even a couple of days before Thanksgiving to give yourself ample time to deal with that turkey and dressing. Brussels Sprout Salad With Pomegranates and Candied Pecans Ingredients1 pound Brussels sprouts,cleaned and shredded1 cup pomegranate arils2/3 cup chopped candied pecans4 ounces crumbled goat cheesePomegranate-Orange Vinaigrette1/4 cup freshly-squeezedorange juice1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp […]

By |2018-05-08T14:07:21-04:00November 12, 2017|Food|

A Few Decor Tips — And a Home You Can Win

Open storage offers an opportunity to insert color and texture in your kitchen; display cookbooks or interesting serving ware. In this kitchen, the open shelving makes use of a narrow space, breaks up the cabinetry and highlights a 12-foot ceiling.Want to win a home? You can enter a raffle to win either a $600,000 Norton Commons home on November 18. The fundraiser raises money for Norton Healthcare’s NiCU and you can buy tickets for $100 each.Even if you don’t win, here are some tips by Leslie Cotter Dorazil, of Leslie Cotter Interiors, who created the [...]

By |2018-05-23T13:23:34-04:00November 11, 2017|Home Decor|

Creating Beautiful Spaces

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text]By Keri Foy Women with a knack for design and a can-do attitude often find themselves helping other people make their homes just as beautiful as their own. Over time, people notice, the design-savvy opinions are solicited, and a career path emerges. For Jen Hohl, owner of Custom Refinished Decor, the trek of her calling began on Oak Street in Old Louisville. She and her husband Dean rented an office in a building that housed not only their offices, but also three apartments. When the owner was ready to sell, the couple jumped. After [...]

By |2020-04-07T15:32:25-04:00November 10, 2017|Living Beautifully|
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