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HIGH STYLE KITCHENS Some of Louisville's hottest kitchens are sporting some very cool looks. Home chefs are braising and sautéing in kitchens that simmer with style and are equipped to rival those of top rated restaurants. More »  
AT HOME WITH DESIGNER LIZ WILSON A master of big design ideas, Liz Wilson has mastered the art of putting those big ideas to work in a relatively small space. More »  
THE "IN'S" & "OUTS" OF HOME DEISGN. Perhaps the dawn of the new year is inspiring you to consider a redecorating project. Or maybe refreshing the look of your home or a particular room would lift your spirits out of the winter doldrums. Surely you don't want to follow the pack and be overly trendy because that's too predictable and a tad boring. Yet, who doesn't want to sneak a peak at some new looks and get inspired to breathe new life into an old space or jazz up an area that's look has fizzled. More »  
Wine and Cheese Please! Accessories and tools from the funky to the functional. More »  
A REVERSE WINE DINNER A wine dinner in a restaurant is an ideal opportunity to sample several wines and to have a wine expert explain why a specific wine is paired with each dish. Knowing that several of my friends enjoy such events, I thought it would be fun to invite them to my home for an informal wine dinner. But the dinner had a couple of surprising twists they discovered only when they arrived. More »  
YOU'LL KNOW IT WHEN YOU SEE IT... GARDEN DESIGN ELEMENTS EXLPAINED This is what makes a good garden great and a great garden the buzz of the gardening community. More »  
The Magic Lamp Lamps...sure, they light up a room, but the right lamps can make their own bold design statement. More »  
The Metropolitan Look The Metropolitan look is in, it's hot, it's here! More »  
A Metropolitan Holiday Party A party that's chicly stylish & urbanely sophisticated. More »  
BLACK AND WHITE DESIGN FOR DRAMA AND GLAMOUR Black and white is red hot. We'll show you how black and white schemes create rooms with charisma. More »  
Contemporary Design Urban Sophistication From classic contemporary to metropolitan contemporary, we'll show you some of Louisville's newest design gems. More »  
What Lies in the Deep Dark Recesses of Your Garden? Gardening in the shade can be a challenge, but with proper planning, shade gardens can be stunning. More »  
Products for Your Home by Louisville Artisans Handcrafted items from Louisville artisans showcase some local talent. Decorate your home with these products! More »  
Dining Room Surprises and Options You'll Love Some are relaxed and casual, some are opulent and formal. They may not be as predictable as in the past, and may turn traditional design concepts upside down. Some of us think they're superfluous and some of us can't imagine living without them. More »  
Designing with Relaxation in Mind Living well means having time and a great space for relaxation. Learn how to design with minimum stress and maximum relaxation. More »  
A Party with a Sweet Twist Our guests don't have to wait until the end of the dinner to enjoy dessert. Every course is a special sumptouse treat at the Dessert Party. More »  
Televisions...They're Thin, Really Cool with a "Go Anywhere" Outlook. Gone are the days of the hidden away television. Today they're sleek and sexy flat panels that are meant to be seen! More »  
Designers Turn to the Sun for More Drama We wish we could see the vibrant, sometimes shockingly intense colors of the sun every day. But some days it teases and taunts or refuses to shine. Those days are reminders to fully appreciate its brilliantly blazing hues of reds, oranges, yellows and even the occasional assertive pink. More »  
The Best Dressed Windows Window treatments---draperies, shades, shutters and blinds---can be the focal point of a room and help establish its character or they can have a less assertive personality that enhances other design elements in the space. Combining function and aesthetics, they can be lavish or they can be simple. More »  
Chefs' Home Kitchens Home Design & Living stepped into the home kitchens of two Louisville chefs to get the scoop about how they designed their own kitchens and how they really cook at home. They also dished about their dream kitchens and shared some culinary hints you'll want to try in your own kitchen. More »  
Homearama Locust Creek 2008 Once again the traditional summer event gives homeowners in all price ranges ideas for planning their own dream home in the future or incorporating those ideas into their existing homes. All of the home designs are different. Some evoke a rustic, old world feel, while others reflect a modern, sleek look. Unique and functional floor plans offer homeowners both sophistication and enthusiasm for play. Designed to impress and inspire, Homearama 2008 offers something for everyone's tastes. More »  
Peppers with Personality: Hot Peppers Add More Than Just Heat Hot peppers are a lot like people. They're confusing. They have a lot of nicknames and there's a heck of a lot of them. And, they can totally change their tastes under variable circumstances. Sometimes they're liked, and sometimes they're not. But, when treated with care and paired with the right partner, a pepper has the potential to be really good. The same could be said for many of us. More »  
Simply Tuscan Summer practically begs to be celebrated by bringing friends together to enjoy hassle free outdoor dining that's full of flavor, full of color and full of fun. Sometimes there's nothing better than throwing some burgers on the grill, mixing up a tried-and-true recipe for potato salad and cutting open a ripe, juicy watermelon. More »  
Yellow and Orange Take Over Yellow and orange take center stage from kitchen to living room to bathroom. See how you can add some color to your home with these must see items! More »  
Jazzed Up Bathrooms Full of Drama and Surprises A kitchen may still be the heart of the home, but it's the bathroom that's getting the star treatment in many homes. Bathrooms run the design gamut from chic and sleek to gilded glam and glitz. Whether you want a spa like ambience that envelops you in a serene cocoon or envision a space that dazzles with drama, there are oodles of options to bring your dreams to life. More »  
Cellar Stories Some wine lovers may double as do-it-themselves and may consider tackling the construction of the cellar themselves. Is that a good idea or a risky proposition? More »  
Home Offices that Really Work for You It can be modest or it can be grand. It can be state-of-the art or it can display valuable pieces of art. It can be full of character or full of chaos.The home office. It seems as if most everyone has one, and many people who don't have one say they wish they did. More »  
Summer Comes Alive with a Caribbean Dinner Party! A sure fire way to set the tone for a spirited party is to tempt guests with a night of Caribbean food and fun. Gather a few friends, create a sensational tropical menu, decorate with loads of Caribbean color, and turn on some island music. You'll have the recipe for a deliciously memorable party. More »  
Recycled Products You Can Use Green doesn't have to mean mud and sticks! We've found sustainable and recyclable products that are hot and full of style! More »