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Dive into an Outdoor Oasis
Tranquility is steps away at this Kentucky home overlooking Hunting Creek Golf Course. Every home has a story, and every homeowner tells it in their own way, with choices made to establish the space as their own. It’s impossible not to feel the intention behind this...
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Bringing Derby to Life Through Sights + Sounds
Dodie Howlett Vice President of Marketing and Creative Strategy Kentucky Derby Festival Whether you’re running in the KDF marathons or watching the Pegasus Parade, each year the Kentucky Derby Festival has something everyone can enjoy — and Dodie Howlett is doing...
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Bringing Derby to Life Through Celebrations
Emily Heyde, Owner and Director of Special Events and Catering Morning Fork and Fork & Barrel Emily Heyde believes a Derby celebration isn’t complete without good food and the right celebratory atmosphere. She coordinates themed brunches once a month at Morning...
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An Inspiration for Every Story of Strength: Jaydee Graham
Jaydee Graham It isn’t uncommon for women who’ve gone through trauma to want to forget the experience, but Jaydee Graham is honored to talk about the “trenches” in her life. She is a graduate of the Family Scholar House, a nonprofit organization that helps support...
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Delight in the (Derby) Details
Add these colorful, eclectic or equine accessories to your spring or Derby ensembles to make them pop. 1 Petal wave earrings, $32, Apricot Lane Boutique 2 Necklace, $210, Kentucky Derby Museum 3 Necklace, $19, Work the Metal 4 Leopard earrings, $12, Work the...
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An Inspiration for Every Story of Strength: Jasna Pickett-Allison
Jasna Pickett-Allison When Jasna Pickett-Allison experienced scalp sores and sensitivity, she was a single mom who couldn’t afford natural hair care products. Rather than simply deal with pain, she began problem-solving. “I would stay up for hours at a time on YouTube...
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Bringing Derby to Life Through Helping Others
Merlin Cano Youth Activities Leader, Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs Merlin Cano has firsthand knowledge of the benefits of the Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs. The nonprofit organization provides educational opportunities and resources to...
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Hatmaker, Hatmaker, Make Me a Hat!
“I like to surprise and delight, and go beyond the call of duty when I can. I’ll bend over backward for my clients,” says Milliner Olivia Rose Griffin of The Mysterious Rack. Usually it’s pretty crazy. People will fly in for the Kentucky Derby that Tuesday or...
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Bringing Derby To Life Through Spirits
Randi Densford, Beverage Director at Barn8 of Hermitage Farm Sipping on a well-made cocktail is a nice way to get into the Derby spirit, and Randi Densford is ready to make the drink that will bring a smile to your face. Randi curates a beverage program utilizing...
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House Projects to Start Now
With COVID-19 keeping so many of us at home for the past year looking at the same walls and furnishings even when we were “at work,” a lot of women are looking at their homes with an eye toward making changes. Some might have their 2020 busted travel budget to put...
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Home Improvement, Women-Style
Louisville-based painting contractor Dana Willouby doesn’t think you should be surprised to see women leading the way when it comes to the traditionally male-dominated field of construction and home improvement. After all, female contractors like Dana, who owns her eponymous painting company, and Alexandria Bolton, owner of construction company SheWorks LLC, have been building their own paths to success for years. “And we — women — are really good at what we do,” Dana says.
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Power Women Creating New Homes
At the construction site, an enthusiastic group of women with drills and hammers huddle together to discuss their plan for the day’s build as part of the Women Build program of Habitat for Humanity.
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