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COVER FEATURE 24 AT HOME 14 AT HOME A Gift that Keeps Giving Contemplating whether to give a puppy as a During last year’s long nights and cold winter Christmas gift. weather, two Bowling Green homeowners stopped wishing for warmer weather and began to plan 16 CURRENTS for it instead. The result: two distinctively different Beautiful and artistic stairways offer architectural backyard spaces. style and drama.

20 ART DEPARTMENTS Welcome to the magnificent world of mosaics. 8 HUMOR Santa takes time out of his busy schedule and offers us an interview. 22 VIEWPOINT Clearing the air about crawlspaces.

12 SPIRIT Rudolph reaches a milestone in television history. 30 DISH Delicious handmade gift ideas for the holidays.

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A Conversation with Santa BY JUDY ZULE

Getting an audience with Santa Claus isn’t difficult. After all, a child can do it. But an actual interview is something else entirely. This simple Q&A required a series of phone calls and repeated emails before clinching a moment of Santa’s time. Santa’s schedule becomes crowded with mall visits, parades and preparation for the big night. Apparently, even before Christmas, he chalks up a lot of frequent flyer miles. And somewhere along the trajectory of 24/7 electronic

8 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM everything, Santa got hip and hired an agent who insists on sitting in on the interview. Maybe Santa fears the “gotcha” question. And he should, especially from this intrepid reporter. After all, led by a Let my experience get you a team of magical flying reindeer and over SOLD sign in your yard! the course of 24 hours, he delivers toys to millions of children around the world. DEAN WEGLEY Seriously? If this is true, it’s an amazing Broker, CRS, GRI, CNHS story. If not, we’ve been lied to for far too 270-535-2660 cell long. www.deanwegley.net A trick question opens the inquiry: 270-783-4515 BGHL: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Did you always want to be a Santa? SC: I didn’t grow up wanting to be anything. I am Santa. (He tugs at his beard, which, for the record, remains firmly attached.) Next trick question, in an effort to get him to admit that he’s a retired school bus driver working weekends: BGHL: What do you do for a living in the off-season? SC: There is no off-season. I’m a toymaker. That’s what I do. If nothing else, Santa is determined to carry on a charade, but I’m beginning to think perhaps he really is something—if not magical at least sincere. Obviously, it’s time to double down. BGHL: Santa, there has been a lot of controversy. Who’s your favorite reindeer? Donner? Rudolph? Blitzen? Rather than answer that question outright, he hems and haws about the Santa necessity of a team effort and compares reindeer to offspring wherein parents don’t have favorites. BGHL: OK, then. Besides Rudolph, how do you tell them apart? SC: Don’t you read? (An eye roll for the illiterate journalist.) I “whistle, and shout and call them by name.” How can a jolly old elf act so reasonable and a seasoned reporter appear so inept? It seems that Santa has the upper hand. Fortunately, preparation (read: Google searches) turned up an interesting backstory that probably isn’t even true. F AMILY O WNED A ND O PERATED F OR O VER 52 Y EARS But it will make a great sound bite if the national media picks it up: 832 Broadway • 820 Lovers Lane BGHL: How did you find the flying Bowling Green, KY • 270-843-3111 Kaitlynn K ir by C la rk, K e v in & Ly n n K ir by

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I absolutely can’t believe he relies on an agent. It seems a seasoned celebrity such at Citizens First. as Santa wouldn’t need a 20-something marketing guy hovering close by. And because I already know what I’m getting for Christmas (a few extra pounds and a bill from Visa) and because he is obviously going to continue his charade, I figure I should go big or go home. BGHL: Santa, what’s in the pipe? And does it have anything to do with all the cookies being gone? SC: Ho, ho, ho. No, no, no comment. His agent cuts the lights. “Time’s up. Santa has another engagement.” BGHL: Already? But I have more questions. “Well, I’m sorry ma’am. You should have thought of that when you were busy trying to paint Santa as a loon.” BGHL: Hey, wait. I am a journalist. I’ve got to ask the tough questions. People want to know: Is Santa for real? Despite his shiny new management team designed to protect him from just such a grilling, and despite the obvious Join us on Friday, December 19th for our annual overreach by this reporter, he answers Christmas Open House. All branches will be my question anyway. And yes, there was a serving refreshments. twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face… It's one small way of saying thank you. SC: That’s the easiest question you’ve Bowling Green | Franklin | Glasgow asked me so far, and I can answer in one Horse Cave | Munfordville CitizensFirstBank.com single word: Believe.

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Can’t Stop the Motion Rudolph Reaches the Big Five-O BY BETTY SPARKS For a quick test of baby boomer skills, match the animated actors to their roles (Answers on page 35) Hank Mrs. Claus’ name for Santa Fifty years ago, Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass released the stop- motion animated movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to a Herbie The old miner and the only one to be written out of the script generation of people who knew what it meant to get up from their chairs, adjust the volume, turn the channel and periodically smack the Fireball Coach of the Reindeer Games side of their black-and-white television to address the spastic motion Cupid Rudolph’s father of the horizontal hold. Santa Snowman narrator Fifty years later, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer remains the longest- running Christmas TV special, outpacing Frosty the Snowman and How Clarice Elf who wants to be a dentist the Grinch Stole Christmas. Talk about going down in history. King Moonracer Rudolph’s first false friend In the movie, misfit toys, misfit elves and most of all a misfit reindeer with a shiny nose try to prove to decades of American schoolchildren Big guy, red suit Papa that it is ultimately a hero’s welcome if they simply embrace their Yukon Rudolph’s first “groupie” individuality. Looking at the kids today with their text messages to the North Donner Curator and benefactor of misfit toys Pole and Google Earth maps of Santa’s route, it’s hard to imagine this simpler time.

12 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM The Reign of the Reindeer Getting to the Bottom of Reindeer Racks

Santa’s reindeer are uniquely suited to their mission. Rangifer tarandus are in the same family as caribou, and that means they can forage frozen landscapes with ease. Tundra is their food of choice, and combined with a circulatory system that steals from the extremities to heat the animals’ organs, there is no doubt that reindeer are hardy creatures. But upon further investigation, it seems those rugged animals with their beefy antlers may not always be what they seem. When it comes to those eight reindeer hauling Santa and his magic sleigh, there is the question of gender. Are Santa’s reindeer male or female? It’s difficult to really tell by their names, because for each Donner, there is a Vixen. For each Comet, there is a Cupid. Maybe the science will shed some light. According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, male reindeer spend October mating with as many females as possible, and this depletes their energy and their fat reserves, so naturally, they wouldn’t have the energy to make the trip. Females on the other hand keep warm thanks to extra layers of fat that they store on their back legs. So females would have more energy for the trip. And female reindeer keep their antlers until early spring, whereas male reindeer drop their racks in late autumn. Does this mean that iconic image of Santa Claus and his sleigh illuminated by the big yellow glow from the light of a full moon is actually the perfect poster for girl power? The female reindeer, it seems, is both large and in charge—at Bowling Green | Elizabethtown | Franklin | Glasgow | Lexington least of Santa’s sleigh. And that’s great news for the old elf, because Louisville | Owensboro | Scottsville | Somerset | Tompkinsville everybody knows that if female reindeer get lost, they’ll definitely stop and ask for directions.

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A Picture-perfect Puppy BY MARIKA KUTCHINS

Christmas puppies are a mixed blessing. Canine cuties morning, wrap up a new leash or a book about how to train a can top children’s wish lists, but the debate lingers over dog and enclose a card to let the child know that the puppy will whether or not parents should indulge their requests. come later. A puppy can be a wonderful addition to Dr. Luke Griffith, a veterinarian at Three Springs Animal a child’s life, but Christmas may or Hospital in Bowling Green, says that if parents aren’t sure their may not be the best time to get one. child is responsible enough to take care of a puppy, then they Some trainers recommend waiting might want to start with another type of animal. until after the holidays to add man’s He says fish are a good start for really young children because best friend to the family tree. That’s all they have to do is remember to feed them. “Besides that, because this busy time of year with the there is no obedience training, and fish won’t chew up your chaos of traveling, extra guests and furniture,” he jokes. even the revelry of gift giving means Rabbits are another good option, according to Griffith, the puppy’s needs might be lost in the because during the school day, a rabbit can be perfectly content shuffle. confined in a cage. “Then children can get the rabbit out after Even renowned dog lover Rudd Weatherwax, school and play with it,” he says. the man who trained Lassie, believed that giving If a puppy is already on the short list of possible gifts, parents children puppies for Christmas turns a living, should be willing to commit to helping their children take care breathing animal into just another toy that can of it. Essentials such as vet visits, immunization schedules and be cast aside. the proper diet become a parent’s responsibility. He suggested waiting until things calm down For help with what to expect in the first year of the puppy’s after the holidays to bring a puppy home. For Christmas life, Griffith offers some essential advice.

14 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM “The first thing I would ask someone is: What size adult dog cough,” which is a highly contagious respiratory disease that do they want—3 pounds or 190 pounds?” he says. dogs pass to each other. That vaccine becomes more important He points out that adopting from the Humane Society means if the dog is being boarded or spends much time around other that pet owners don’t always have the peace of mind of knowing dogs. the animal’s lineage. Without that information, it is more Heartworms, which are spread by mosquitoes, are another difficult to guess how big the puppy will get. serious disease for dogs. Griffith says heartworm prevention He says a puppy should be around 8 weeks old before it is and flea and tick treatments will make the animal much more adopted or purchased. At 8 weeks, the puppy is ready to be comfortable and will also prevent it from bringing fleas, ticks weaned, and the weaning process is a good time to bond with and worms into the home. new owners. Breeders especially might not have time to help And don’t forget, they’re called canines for a reason. A dog’s each animal through the weaning process. “So if the puppy is teeth can become damaged by use and neglect, so over the going home for Christmas, the sooner the better,” Griffith says. course of its lifetime, the dog has to have proper preventive care There are, however, built-in costs associated with caring as well as diagnostic care because, as Griffith points out, “Dogs for a puppy, beyond the food and occasional chew toy. Proper can’t tell you if they’ve got a loose tooth or a toothache.” vaccinations are very important, according to the doctor. The And finally, every new year that comes and goes means that parvovirus is at the top of Griffith’s list of concerns, and he Christmas puppy will be seven years older than it was the year strongly recommends vaccinating against it. Parvovirus is a before. So as the puppy becomes the unruly teenager and then virus that gets in the dog’s intestines and can cause dehydration the middle-aged lap dog, remember: Treat man’s best friend and death. with care. Insist on a full-spectrum physical exam, and increase A series of four vaccines is required to allow the animal’s the vet visits to at least two a year as the animal ages. body to recognize and fight the pathogen. A puppy needs all “Think about it,” Griffith says. “When the dog goes from 8 four shots before it can be considered immune, and the vaccines years old to 9 years old, that’s seven people years. And I don’t are administered three weeks apart before the age of around 16 know about you, but I certainly want to go to the doctor more weeks. than once every seven years when I hit 50.” Rabies is another concern, as is what Griffith calls “kennel

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Artistically captivating, this floating white oak stairway with recessed bronze caps is an architectural work of art. Builder: David Brandsen Construction; Design: Sharon Zell; Engineer: Jack Wagenaar; Photography: Aaron Serafino, California Photoworks The Art of Ascending Beautiful, artistic and dramatic stairways bring architectural style to your home

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Classically modern, this four- sided, open-tread, maple-and−stainless- steel staircase wraps around the entire second floor. Builders: RV Construction and Red River Fabricating Inc.

Hollywood directors have long Over the years, stairways have evolved into dramatic focal features known that artistic stairways lend within residential homes. “With design shows on HGTV, there’s more dramatic effects to a movie scene. Who emphasis on the designer and homeowners’ self-expression, showcasing doesn’t recall Sylvester Stallone jogging their home, having fun, reflecting their personality and their home’s up the stone stairway of the Philadelphia personality,” explains Philip Stahl, AIA of Fargo, North Dakota-based Museum of Art in Rocky? Who could Stahl Architects and Builders. “Today’s trends are toward more modern forget Rhett carrying Scarlett up the red- or mid-century modern, so the open floor plans of these call for a more carpeted staircase in Gone with the Wind? showpiece stairway, an art installation in itself.”

16 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 • 17 “Quite often, the stairway is the centerpiece of today’s two-story homes, and almost always, they’re located within viewing distance from the front-entry door,” notes David Brandsen, of David Brandsen Construction in San Diego. “The stairway is the first thing guests see as they enter your home. Having a dramatic and artistic staircase can set the tone for the rest of your home.” Certainly, stairways provide a functional passage from floor to floor, but often, homeowners seek form over function. “Many aspects of a home change over time, but the stairway is usually the permanent anchor that stays with the structure throughout its existence,” states Chris Gilleland of Red River Fabricating Inc. in West Fargo. “Stairways are an important part of a home’s flow, both functionally and aesthetically. They can act as a focal point or blend almost invisibly. Either way, they almost always make an impact.” What key factors about stairways

Work in progress at the Fargo Laundry building showcases industrial-style components. Design: Chris should a homeowner consider when Hawley, architect; Builders: MBA Development Company and Red River Fabricating Inc.; Photography: Jill working with a builder or an architect? “A Gilleland custom stairway is the perfect opportunity for a homeowner to incorporate their personal style into a permanent part of the residence,” Gilleland says. “The only limits to a stairway are codes, budget and the homeowner’s imagination.” Stairway designs and an almost endless array of materials and options available to homeowners offer innovative solutions in creating artistic masterpieces. “As a builder, I have found that most homeowners are looking for classic staircase designs that can be personalized to make it their own,” Brandsen adds. “It’s always a pleasure to find clients that are willing to allow their budget to craft a staircase that is really something extraordinary.” With numerous riser and railing system products and materials on the market today, customization options are infinite. “Almost any wood species – including the exotics – plastic, steel and even glass are just a few,” Stahl notes. “Designers still use wood but in new and inventive ways that complement the house’s architectural features. Open risers offer alternative views of the home,

18 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM always been an artistic part of a home,” a homeowner’s style, preference and concludes Gilleland. “With greater budget, an updated railing may cost a few availability of materials and recent hundred dollars; however, a whole new advancements in technology, building stairway may cost thousands, depending a custom-designed stairway that is upon the complexity and material personalized to a homeowner’s preference selections.” is totally achievable.” Whatever your style preference, Although the cost may vary greatly today’s dramatic stairways present for replacing, remodeling or altering an homeowners with stunning focal points existing stairway, a refresh is still possible. of interest and artistically designed works “Any staircase can be altered for a whole of art. new look,” Stahl says. “Depending upon

This contemporary prairie-style home demanded a high-tech, sleek design assisted by 3-D computer technology. Designer: Chris Hawley, Stahl Architects and Builders; Photography: Gilbertson Photography

Architect Dan Elton designed this stair with old- world painted board-style balusters and strong over-sized newel posts. Design: Stahl Architects and Builders; Photography: Gilbertson Photography

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Say hello to rooms with magnificent views! Cosmati black marble floors, Ikebana 17 (A and B panels) Akeno, by SICIS Orientale Collection. Design and photography by SICIS The Art Mosaic Factory.

Part of the SICIS Next Art Chapter 2 Collection, the furniture (designed by Mr. Christian Lacroix) is simply elegant. Photo features: Cosmati black marble and iridescent glass floors, Julien L’Argentier sofa, Maximien 2 armchair, Mariu small black table, and Rosemonde lamp. On the walls, Dolium 12, artistic mosaic creation from the Orientale Collection. Design and photography by SICIS The Art Mosaic Factory.

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20 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM do design concepts begin? Drawing New York, Milan, Paris, Rome, Moscow, environment. More and more, our homes upon the latest trends, fashion and Tokyo, India, Dublin and Hong Kong. represent our tastes, passions and contemporary tastes, SICIS uniquely Most recently, their newest showroom interests. Art — in any possible way one develops each mosaic idea within the opened in Istanbul, representing a can conceive — brings a personal touch company, with a focus on knowledge, breathtaking journey through the most of self expression into our homes and it’s quality and exclusiveness of products. prestigious artistic achievements that a creative expression of individuality.” “The vibrations that the thousand masons of luxury mosaics can offer. Exquisite, dramatic and artistic, the faces of the mosaic can add, in terms Grand or intricate, detailed or enduring characteristics of mosaic of light, material impact and three- mesmerizing, mosaic art fits into any are truly a beauty for the eyes of the dimensionality, become a sophisticated home. Whether contemporary and beholder. With intricate detail, mosaic ‘dress.’ Like colorful, vibrant modern or luxurious and extravagant, captures the essence of light, fuses it brushstrokes, the tesserae (a small SICIS utilizes mosaic as a versatile, with color and design, and weaves it into square of stone, tile or glass) become a expressive tool of communication. “The a flawless piece of art. The results are seal or statement,” Placuzzi notes. mosaic is the interpreter, helped by simply magnificent! With a specific design in mind, skilled the infinite chromatic and decorative mosaic master craftsmen begin the combinations,” Placuzzi concludes. “It intricate process of working with each can create something comparable to a chip. Using precision hand placement fabric, covering surfaces for any type of and cutting, each chip follows curves Designed by Mr. Christian Lacroix, and features, creating the soft and the Bergere Theodora armchair and smooth outlines of the design. Stones, pouf are shown with optional lace and a precious medallion in gold, platinum and even bronze and micro-mosaic, depicting steel can be incorporated into mosaic Empress Theodora. Design creations. “In an exciting crescendo, the and photography by SICIS The Art Mosaic Factory. chip virtually becomes a brush stroke, a stroke of colorful reflection like a heart, leaf or flower which majestically opens to welcome you,” adds Placuzzi. It is this attention to detail that distinguishes SICIS from anybody else in the world. Closely incorporating ancient techniques into contemporary times, SICIS combines a distinctive balance of tradition, technology and production. “Our peculiarity is our Artistic Mosaic Technique, in which every single chip is cut by hand and placed by the skillful mosaic masters in Ravenna,” Placuzzi elaborates. “We are among the few businesses in the world to possess a complete production line, from raw materials to the finished product. In other words, having a 100% made–in–Italy product gives us the strength point to control directly technology, knowledge, production, design, aesthetic, sensitivity, and creativity, therefore obtaining a wide versatility by our collections.” This influential vision and dynamism encourages SICIS to explore new areas, markets and challenges. SICIS continues to beautify residential and non–residential venues throughout the world. Showroom destinations include:

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Q: Tim, We will be building a new home this year but have a concern about crawl spaces. Our previous home had some crawl space issues that led to mold growth and a musty smell. Our HVAC contractor said all of that musty, contaminated air was being sucked into our HVAC unit and distributed throughout our home. What can we do to avoid these conditions and have healthy indoor air in our next home?

A: The crawl space is not an area where many homeowners dare to venture. It is often dark, damp and cold—uninviting, to say the least. Unfortunately, this seldom- visited underbelly of the home can reduce the indoor air quality of the living areas above, causing moisture-related problems to the structure of the home and increasing utility costs. Crawl spaces may appear to serve little purpose, but in truth, they have a few very into a game room or den, but clearly the important functions. Essentially, a crawl crawl space adds significant benefit to the space is used in place of a basement to home. save cost. The crawl space elevates the Unfortunately, a poorly built crawl home off the ground (as opposed to a space can also be quietly undermining slab), which is a necessity given wet soil the integrity of the home and life within conditions. Additionally, in our region, it. The crawl space—like many unfinished where building sites aren’t always flat, the basements—tends to be quite humid. crawl space smoothly joins the uneven The excessive moisture in a crawl space terrain to the level home platform, making poses a number of threats to the home. irregular terrain conditions seemingly It provides an environment for mold to disappear. The crawl space also houses thrive—mold that can make its way up the plumbing and ductwork of a home and into the rest of the home. The moisture grants access to repair or service those can also attract wood-boring insects systems. They may not be transformable that destroy the wood substructure. The

22 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM presence of insects may also draw rodents and other pests into the crawl space. In addition, the crawl space can significantly increase energy costs. Many crawl spaces have built-in ventilation to allow airflow—a code-enforced design originally intended to mitigate the moisture maladies mentioned above. However, the latest studies on crawl space ventilation indicate that, in climates like ours, ventilation is actually contributing to moisture and humidity in the crawl space. Furthermore, ventilation allows There’s Nothing Shocking When You Call Us! winter cold to have free passage under the home, which can result in higher heating Specializing In: bills. Fortunately, many advances have been • New Construction made in the science of crawl space design • Remodels and construction in recent years. When properly executed, these new designs • Residential produce safe, dry, healthy, durable crawl space conditions. In addition to creating • Commercial these healthy conditions, the new closed and conditioned crawl spaces are more • Troubleshooting energy efficient than their outdated brethren. • Pool Hook-Ups The selection of a well-trained building • Hot Tub Hook-Ups professional is critical to the success of any building project. Fortunately, with the right professional builder at your side, you will be poised to take advantage of Licensed and Insured the many vastly improved construction • • practices available today, allowing you and your family to enjoy a safe, healthy, Serving the area for durable home for many years to come. over 16 Years! Not Even The Bill.

Tim Graham has been building homes in South Central, KY for over 20 years. He is a Master Builder, a Registered Builder and a Certified Green Professional. Tim Graham 270-843-9995 President, Design Builders, Inc. www.designbuildersonline.com 1523 Greenwood Ally • Bowling Green

22 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 • 23 Project: Chestnut Hill

Measure twice, cut once, and triple it—planning for a way to add easy access storage space for lawn furniture, the Richards’ got a home improvement project in three-part harmony.

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The brick walkway was transformed into a Written By MarY NESTOR covered patio, a screened porch, and below it, a Photography By Joe Imel very functional storage area enclosed by Sunbrella® fabric panels. Layout By M. SCHOFDING

While the holidays make us appreciate the cozy confines of indoor spaces, the winter months can take their toll. Sometime last year during the long nights and cold winter weather, two Bowling Green homeowners decided to stop wishing for warmer adventures, and begin to plan for them instead. With help from builder Tim Graham of Design Builders, Inc., each family reimaged their backyard spaces to enhance the home’s livability. Bill and Jennie Edwards wanted a pool and a cabana, while Lisa Richards and her husband David decided on a covered porch with a unique design that forms a private perch above and a storage area below. Despite the similarities and despite having used the same builder, each project is distinctive.

24 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 • 25 Just outside the backdoor, builder Tim Graham Low-maintenance features include the Trex decking on the floor, AZEK trim, and a freestanding electric suggested putting a “lid on it.” The covered porch fireplace to keep the porch cozy in cold weather. The existing brick wall serves as a natural radiant. now serves as a shaded transition to the newly constructed screened porch.

Intended as a quiet place to read or transformed their backyard by adding a pool are interested in redesigning their outdoor to watch a spring rain move across the for those hot summer days, and a rustic, spaces begin the process about three to six backyard, the Richards added a screened relaxed, open air den for entertaining guests months ahead of time especially if a pool is porch with Sunbrella® fabric privacy panels, well into football season. part of the plan. a one-of-a-kind rope swing with custom Word of mouth, and a few degrees of He encourages clients to contact him cushions, and a freestanding, quick-start separation, led both families to Graham, early in the design process because he brings wood stove that is just the right size for the who has been building and renovating years of experience to the table. “As a general space. homes in Bowling Green for 25 years. rule, the build time is about three months. Across town, the Edwards family Graham suggests that homeowners who The design phase can take anywhere from a

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For the Edwards’ project, an existing screen porch at the back of the home was enhanced by an open- few weeks to a few months depending on complexity,” he says. air remodel that put the fun in functional. Graham got high marks from both homeowners for his ability to help guide the process from start to finish. For example, when Lisa Richards first discussed a potential addition, she actually wasn’t thinking of a porch. She really just wanted someplace to store her pool furniture. But after she and her husband ruled out a pool house as too large a footprint, Graham suggested this unique design with a porch area above, “hiding” the storage space beneath. Fabric Stamped, stained concrete defines the footprint panel “walls,” courtesy of Creative Interiors, gives the project a certain whimsy, but the of the new porch. Above, white wood on the construction is solid—stone, brick, cement board and cedar. All the pool furniture is ceiling and a matching ceiling fan helps streamline tucked below—out of sight through the winter months. On the porch, a cast-iron stove the color palette. throws plenty of warmth, while the Sunbrella® walls can change the ambiance from open and breezy to safe and sound. The original home was built in the 1970’s, so Graham had to match elements that would compliment the architectural detail and try to create a space that seemed like it was part of the original design. For her remodel project, Jennie Edwards faced a similar challenge. And although her home is not yet 20 years old, she was surprised to learn that the brick used on the façade was no longer available. That discovery prompted an all-points bulletin for the closest match. She credits Graham as well as his field crew with making the addition a successful project and says everybody involved offered valuable insights. Originally she had considered extending the breakfast nook and building their den off the kitchen. Instead, they took the entire project outdoors. By locating the sitting area off to one side, Jennie was able to keep her original screen porch, which now serves as a transitional space to the backyard. In addition to keeping her screened porch and adding a pool, Jennie knew she wanted two specific things from the construction project—a wood burning fireplace and a bathroom that guests could easily access. The new bathroom is just off the new porch. It shares a wall at the back of the house, which lends depth and architectural interest even in the small space But the wood-burning fireplace, as it turned out, wasn’t such a good idea. Instead, Graham

26 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 • 27 Initially, the homeowners wanted a real wood-burning fireplace but this easy maintenance gas insert was the builder’s suggestion. He pointed out that the uneven draw from an outdoor exposure can cause chimneys to throw ash and cause excessive smoke.

A small garage is just the right size to store pool furniture. It also serves to frame the room as well as to contain plumbing, and electrical units.

Ready to go when summer rolls around.

28 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM Rich browns, creamy ivory, and powder blue on pool blue—the color palette is relaxing and low-key.

Pit seating accommodates the occasional afternoon nap and yet it easily allows plenty of seating for guests during fall football. This functional space added years to the life of the home.

suggested gas logs because his experience told him that shifting winds and outdoor conditions can cause sparks, smoke, and ash when they are least expected. So now, rather than storing wood and dodging sparks, they can flip a switch and get the same warm ambiance of an outdoor fireplace without the hassle. Despite being nicknamed “the Project Manager” by her husband for her ability to navigate the chaos of a remodel, Jennie says she really was grateful for Graham’s patience and his wealth of knowledge. Her advice to others is simple: Before you build your dream house, first go through a renovation or an addition. There are so many decisions to be made and it helps if you’ve already done it at least once.

28 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 • 29 andmade gifts are always a pleasure to receive. We look forward to receiving a friend’s DISH H holiday cookie tin at work every December and love receiving anything that a friend put time and energy into creating. Some of our favorite food gifts are handmade pickles or relishes that we make with seasonal vegetables and fruit (no canning in our kitchen, just refrigerator ready) or lovely artisanal items such as olive oil or pure maple syrup.

Foodie Holiday Gifts Outside of the Cookie Exchange

30 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM Perfect Pairs accompaniment to an artisanal cheese, chutney or spread. We haven’t found another Terra d’Oro cracker like it! Zinfandel 2007 The shallow top soils, hot BLIS Bourbon Barrel Matured summer days and cool nights of Pure Maple Syrup the Sierra Foothills of California, Grade A dark amber pure maple syrup make a fabulous home for this from Michigan is aged in specially selected earthy and spicy varietal. 12-18 year old single barrel bourbon casks. This rustic rough-hewn wine The barrels are carefully agitated until the has a full dose of blackberry honey, charred oak, vanilla and spice notes flavors with spice, pepper and are imparted into the maple syrup for a pure, a long finish of dried fruit, one-of-a-kind natural flavor. It is a lovely cocoa and oak. addition to morning pancakes or glazed sweet potatoes. Perfect served with anything from L’Estornell Extra-Virgin Olive Oil barbeque short ribs Dr. Bop’s Flaxseed We have loved this Spanish olive oil for to an old fashioned Crackers And An Ever- decades. It is smooth and lovely, easy to use juicy hamburger. Changing Selection Of for vinaigrettes, drizzling over vegetables Artisanal Cheeses or crostini, or to finish a nicely charred Dr. Bop’s flaxseed crackers, which steak. We also appreciate that it is a certified we make in-house, are the perfect organically grown product.

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32 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM DIRECTIONS Remove from the heat and pour over cleaned vegetables ready to pickle. Cool the mixture uncovered in the refrigerator. When cool, pour into gift containers. These pickles last one month in the refrigerator. Basic Chutney We are in the middle of processing many green tomatoes from our garden. This is a chutney we make, however, you can substitute pear, apple, or winter squash in the winter.

MAKES ABOUT 1 quart

INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb green tomatoes, washed and halved 1/4 lb tart apples, peeled, cored, and quartered  2 shallots, peeled  4 cloves of garlic, peeled  1/4 cup Serrano, jalapeno or  poblano peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered 1/4 cup currants or raisins (optional) 1/4 lb brown sugar Up to 1/2 cup cider or sweeter wine vinegar

DIRECTIONS Process or grind the tomatoes, apples, shallots, garlic, ginger, and peppers. Do not over process into a mush — use the pulse button. Pour into a nonreactive cooking saucepan and add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring once in a while. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the ingredients are soft and the mixture is a loose syrup. Ladle the chutney into jars or containers for storage. Refrigerate.

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There’s no better location on earth, A Tasty Tradition than among friends A Spanish custom spanning and neighbors like you! back to 1895, those who Merry Christmas practice “the twelve grapes of to all and many thanks to luck” are said to be provided those we’ve had the pleasure with a year of prosperity. to serve this past year. Add this festive ritual to your celebration by eating a grape May God bless your home with the ringing of each bell at and family wherever you reside this holiday season. midnight on New Year’s Eve.

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HOMETOWN

The Carmonas is one of 26 bands who will be featured in Lost River Sessions, which celebrates the local music scene. WKU Mass Media students help produce the show. Below, PBS director David Brinkley (Left) and director Darius Barati have developed the project for regional distribution.

Lights, Camera, Action: Local Music is the Next Big Thing BY MARY NESTOR

Thanks to the collaborative efforts are instructed to silence their cellphones All the television cameras, sound mics of Producer David Brinkley, Artistic but are encouraged to clap and keep and storyboards are manned by WKU Director Darius Barati and Audio time. Being an audience member is like broadcasting interns, who get class Producer James Pearson, an acoustic having a backstage pass to a recording credit and hands-on experience. The performance by the Nashville band session. small-stage atmosphere gives students Carmonas will soon become Part Four And just to add another local layer, the and musicians alike the opportunity to in the newly christened PBS television producers seek out one-of-a-kind SOKY share new music, get real-time feedback series The Lost River Sessions. venues. It’s microbrew meets Grand Ole and hone their performance skills. The Lost River Sessions are WKU’s Opry, bluesy love songs in an authentic While most producers aspire to contribution to musical theater in the log cabin. In this case, The Carmonas bigger and bigger arenas for their talent, round. In the spirit of Austin City Limits, have temporarily commandeered the Brinkley says the goal of The Lost River audiences are treated to a show within a 916 Gallery on State Street and are Sessions is to “expand the show’s reach show as they enjoy listening to live music performing their original songs for an without adding more seats.” As the recorded and filmed for television. They audience of around 40 people. director of public broadcasting, Brinkley

38 • DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015 BG HOME & LIFESTYLE • WWW.BGDAILYNEWS.COM From top: Curator of Gallery 916, Lynn O’Keefe (left) who helped host the event, shares her insights with Marissa Butler, the marketing director for the Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Student interns directed the action, and helped record the entire concert. They will get class credit and gain career experience in helping produce the Lost River Sessions. Lifestyle. Location. is charged with finding distribution in Low Maintenance Bowling Green’s Premier what he terms “overlap” markets. Maintenance Free Community Overlap markets are larger cities with Living. Patio Homes demographics to support both public Patio Homes and private television stations. Television N Now AAvaiillablle distribution of the show in markets such S Sttarrttiing aatt $$164,,900 as Miami, Atlanta, Denver and Tulsa will help promote, finance and continue the 2 2 && 33 BBedrroom PPllans sessions. Attain the lifestyle and free time you Brinkley says his job is to connect with deserve today! Join the Traditions Community where luxury living is abundant what is important on a local level. “And and daily chores are a thing of the past! right now, this music scene is important www.TraditionsAtLoversLane.com • Homes • Town Homes on a local level,” he says. “We want to [email protected] promote that.” 270-846-2523 • Condominiums

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