Sunsets & Success: Inside Tracy Lear’s Backyard Oasis
Sunsets & Success: Inside Tracy Lear's Backyard Oasis Photography by: Benjamin Worth Bingham Written by: Today's Woman The lines between business and personal life blur beautifully for Tracy Lear, much like the horizon she gazes at from her backyard sanctuary. As an entrepreneur, Tracy has skillfully navigated the tech and e-commerce industries, building and selling businesses with one simple yet powerful principle at the core: helping people. This guiding philosophy passed down from her family of entrepreneurs, has been the bedrock of her success and her approach to life. Tracy grew up [...]
Country Pride: May O’Nays
Meet May O'Nays Photography by: Josh Astor Written by: May O'Nays Like so many country women before her, my mom, Chris, often supplemented our household income selling baked goods from the home kitchen during lean times. In our family we could mark time by noticing which baked goods mom was making. My favorite annual tradition was her Easter Sunday cinnamon rolls. As a pastor, my dad was responsible for reminding people that Christ had risen. As a pastor’s wife, my mom’s self-appointed responsibility was making sure her cinnamon rolls had, too! The [...]
YewDell Gardens | 2024 Theodore Klein Awards & Recommendation
YEW DELL GARDENS Plant picks for your home and garden, recommended by the top plant experts in the region Written By: Dr. Paul Cappeillo Photos by Yew Dell Gardens Photo by Yew Dell Gardens For the home gardener, choosing the best plants can be a bit overwhelming. Each year, nurseries, universities, and marketing companies introduce hundreds of new plant selections, all touted as the best. Don’t forget social media is now a hub of conflicting information on what’s ideal for our region’s environment. Where does the home gardener turn to cut through all [...]
Brad & Angelina’s Historic New Orleans Estate Heads to Auction
Brad Angelina's Historic New Orleans Estate Heads to Auction Written By: Madison Dosette Photo Credit: Interluxe Auctions Even with the separation of Hollywood's once-celebrated couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the forthcoming auction of their cherished property, steeped in philanthropic significance, transcends typical tabloid drama. This noteworthy estate, now on auction with an initial bid of $1 million, has even piqued the interest of some Louisville women, joining their list of properties to watch. Acquired by the duo in 2006, it served as the cornerstone for their Make it Right Foundation post-Hurricane Katrina. The [...]
Tawana Takes on the Outdoors
TAWANA TAKES ON THE OUTDOORS Photography Credit: Chip Bromfield/Rising Cross Ranch, LLC. In the heart of Colorado, nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains, lies a family’s cherished property. This picturesque landscape served as the backdrop for an extraordinary event that brought together a diverse group of individuals dedicated to preserving the Western tradition, the environment, and the love of horses. Tawana Bain, the gracious host of this gathering, embarked on a journey that not only rekindled her connection with the outdoors but also created a deep sense of [...]
Making History
The careful restoration of an 1897 Highlands home by Sarah Mattingly and her husband Ben Botkins returned much of its original charm while adding modern day livability for their family of four. Written by Christine Fellingham | Photographed by Kylene White As two of the four partners in the chic Bellwether Hotel, it’s hardly surprising that Sarah Mattingly and Ben Botkins have renovated an antique house in the Highlands into a stunning but completely unpretentious home for themselves and their two young sons. Their flair for seamlessly mixing mid century modern decor with [...]
