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A Bold Home for Her Travels
By Megan M. Seckman Take a step into Diane Kelton’s patio home and you take a step into her sense of adventure. You will not see the president of Baptist East Milestone Wellness Center fretting over clutter or shades of taupe with a designer. You will never hear her describe her style as “minimalist” or even “coordinated.” No, living beautifully to Diane is something a bit more vibrant, a bit more daring, a bit more characteristic of life itself — bold and busy. Living beautifully, in Diane’s domain, doesn’t really have a label or a [...]
The Secret of a Perfect Espresso
By Lucy M. Pritchett Susan Conway admits to drinking multiple cups of coffee each day — and says she has for years — but until she became general manager of Fante’s Coffee, she never knew exactly what went into making a fine cup of java. Now she does. “I had a basic knowledge and we hired a few people who had some experience, but Leo Fante, the owner, taught us all. I had to learn how much pressure to use when you tamp the espresso grind into the portafilter. We pulled out a bathroom scale [...]
Celebrate the New Year Disco Style!
By Keri Foy How Tracy Shacklette transformed her basement into a room that celebrates life and creates a VIP experience for her friends and family. While no bouncer guards the door to Tracy Shacklette's glamorous basement, you feel like you're descending into a swanky and modern cocktail bar complete with a VIP list. Tracy used lots of texture when designing the space. Photos by Melissa Donald The space features white couches, a white floor with 24k gold flecks, gold chain link curtains, and a disco ball. It's the space where you want to turn on [...]
Does Your Loved One Need Help?
By Tiffany White If your loved one needs some extra help at home, here are a couple of things you can do that will keep them safer and happier. Hire a service that can make home modifications. Plan Bee Handyman Service can add extra handrails, install brighter lighting and stoops, change out door knobs for levers and place grab bars in bathrooms. Making these additional changes helps in reducing the risk of injury if your loved one has mobility issues. Pick up a prepared meal from Home Cuisine or have it delivered. You can order [...]
What’s Valerie Casey Reading, Watching, Listening to?
By Keri Foy Valerie Casey hits target areas for her personal growth. Valerie Casey is a mom to four children, the director of the Women’s Center at the University of Louisville, and a supporter of the arts. She is an avid hiker. It’s during long car rides, such as the trek across the Midwest to Colorado, that Valerie listens to books on tape. Her profession, hobbies, and responsibilities shape what media she digests. These posters were created by women who participated in a protest. Photos by Melissa Donald Listening to? Astrophysics for People in a [...]
