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24 At home let’s Play Ball From the snowfall to the autumn leaves, 2016 will be the first year in a new home for the Whitney family. The Magnolia District of Traditions offers backyard privacy, shared amenities, and maintenance free landscaping.

there’s Snow Place like home. Late in January, Kentucky was blanketed with snowfall and neighborhood children made the most of the amenities at Traditions development.

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12 hometoWN When refugees arrive in Bowling Green they may need help understanding how to buy a home. A local non-profit hosted a workshop to help do just that.

14 deSiGN Blogger Tracey Fish offers her insights in using chalk paint to restore luster to old furniture, vintage glass, and just about anything else.

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Owning a home is the same in any language. Buying a home is different in every language.

In January, a group of about fifty new members of the Bowling Green community met to discuss the process of buying a home. They were hosted by the Association of Rescue and Intervention of Kentucky (ARIKY). This organization was formed by refugees to help other non-English speaking new comers adapt to life in Bowling Green and in 2015, they received a neighborhood grant called SNAP which is managed by the city to make Bowling Green a better place for all.

As the administrator of the SNAP Grant program, Karen Foley is responsible for insuring that the money is well spent. She said the ARIKY event was important for several reasons.

She says homeowners have an incentive to protect their investments, and refugees

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But the broader implication for SNAP participants is the benefit of a shared

mission. Grassroots efforts can bring people together for a common goal, and simply by organizing and focusing on a particular outcome, Foley says the group is strengthened.

“Getting started is the hardest part,” says Foley. She has been in her position since 1999 and views the grant as an incubator. With SNAP monies,

neighborhood groups can identify a mission, build momentum, gain credibility, and connect with the people who can help accomplish the goal.

ARIKY’s January event hosted Laurent Houekpon, an analyst with the Kentucky Housing Corporation. He shared his personal history of coming to the United States and trying to navigate the various government agencies to get things done. He encouraged the group to focus on building and understanding good credit so that they will be in a position to buy homes and open businesses.

Bowling Green realtor, Gabby Springs, volunteered her time to help file the documents necessary to view a credit report. Springs says it was a two-way street. She wanted to help newcomers, but she also wanted to better understand the needs of potential homebuyers who may not be familiar with American real

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on hand to capture the images and record the event so that even people who were not able to attend can go online to learn more. Houekpon said he was impressed by the turnout and especially by what he referred to as “parking lot questions” which came at the end of the day and reflected a good understanding of how to start building credit.

Some members of the refugee community in Bowling Green have already made the leap from renter to home owner. ARIKY Board Member M’munga Ramadhani for example, just moved his large family into a new home of their own. He says the responsibility of homeownership will be shared across the board when his children enter the workforce. As Ramadhani points out, the investment in owning a home will

ultimately benefit his entire family.“It was a big responsibility,” he says.

“But it’s a good responsibility.” Initially the realtor showed him

older homes, but eventually they were able to purchase a newer home in a newer neighborhood. And while the closing costs, mortgage payments and homeowner’s insurance may be an intimidating prospect for some, Ramadhani appreciates being able to build equity, rather than pay rent. And he says his utility bills for one, have dropped considerably because his new home is better insulated and better built than his rental home was. He says his electricity bill had been as much as 400 dollars at his rental home, but in his new home, even during the cold January weather, his bill was less than 200 dollars.


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Even through the late January blizzard, I am already anticipating the change to spring. Each season of the year is a blessing. I enjoy all four seasons, but mostly, I look forward to the change that each one represents. When the Christmas decorations are finally all stashed away, suddenly the house feels a bit bare, and I become excited to start on new projects for a new season.

Several of the projects I have in mind include the use of chalk paint.

You’ve probably already seen chalk paint. It has grown in popularity over the last few years. If you are on Pinterest or have been in a craft store or even some of the big-box hardware stores lately, you may have come across those little cans called chalky-finish, chalk décor paint or something of the like. There are many different brands now, but my favorite continues to be Annie

Sloan Chalk Paint. She is the queen of chalk paint, and “Stockists” who adhere to her teaching methods and sell the brand can now be found all over the world. Thanks to these techniques, it is now super easy to get an expensive-looking painted finish without the expensive price.

Before the holidays, we picked up an old desk off Craigslist that is about to get a makeover along with our guest room side table. I also have a couple more of our dining chairs to finish—a project I started back when it was still 85 degrees outside.

When discussing chalk paint with a newbie, the obvious question almost always comes up: “It is the same as chalkboard paint, right?” Wrong. Well, kind of. Chalk paint is chalk-based paint, not latex or oil based. It can be used to create a chalkboard surface if you paint three coats, sand it smooth without waxing it and season it with chalk. I actually did that with an old calendar


Chalk paint is an affordable way to update a look. Here, Fish used paint and oil for a lustrous shine. she paired the ensemble with two different colors for dramatic effect.

Chalk paint and chalkboards are the perfect companions. The process involves adding layers of paint, but ultimately functions as the ideal place to leave a note or take a note.

holder that now hangs in my kitchen as a menu board. However, the wonders of this paint go much further than chalkboards! Chalk paint can take any drab piece of anything; a dated dresser, an old glass jar, or even a brass picture frame, and make it new. It can adhere to almost any surface without stripping or sanding.

It is super easy to use and can cover many things in one or two coats, if you know a few simple tricks. First, consistency is everything. The nature of chalk paint is that it is actually chalky and like a watered-down plaster. Actually, there are many recipes in the Google realm that mix latex paint with plaster of paris to get the chalk paint effect, though this hasn’t always worked for me, and it seems to lack durability because the latex still eventually can peel. The chalk paint should be free-flowing off your brush. If it starts to thicken, add a bit of water and stir it well. All of the good stuff settles, so always stir up from the bottom. Second, sand! I know I said no sanding required, but if you use fine-grit sandpaper like 220 grit or a sanding sponge over your top coat, you will get a wonderfully smooth finish. You can also use sandpaper or a wet rag to rub around the corners and

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wax. Buff on, and then buff to a sheen. If you visit your local supplier, he or she can show you some additional tools to make the process easier, though an old T-shirt rag works just fine.

You may initially be put off by the price; it can be around $36 for a quart. But be assured that it will go really far. I painted all of our kitchen cabinets in our old house with one quart. I painted three dressers and two beds with another quart. That is a bargain for like-new furniture!

For a DIY girl like me who loves a quick change, chalk paint can’t be beat.


For help and inspiration on decorating on a budget and DIY restoration projects, check out Tracey’s blog at: madenewhomefurnishings.wordpress.com. And follow her Facebook page: Made New Home Furnishings.

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Other popular features include elements of Universal Living. Things such as step-in tubs, shower stall benches and strategically placed railings allow older people to stay in their homes. Window and door replacements, room additions and whole-house remodeling are also popular. And now, outdoor living tops the list for additions to homes and new construction. Whether you are looking for a simple patio or outdoor kitchen, there are many products to meet your needs.

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Visit Home Expo 2016. This annual event is the best chance to meet with a variety of registered builders and remodelers and vendors with specific products and services that can help with your remodeling project. It is a one-stop shopping opportunity that brings together a variety of professionals all under one roof. At the expo, you get to see actual products and services, and you also get to speak to professionals who often can provide some great advice.

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Q: Tim, We are having difficulty understanding the difference between a trained professional builder who builds high-performance homes and a builder who just builds to minimum codes. Would you help us understand the difference?

A: There’s a common but flawed perception that older homes are more durable than modern high-performance homes, with fewer mold and moisture problems. While it’s true that some newer homes have had well-publicized mold and durability issues, they are by no means indicative of the results a high-performance builder can deliver. These moldy, decaying homes do share a common denominator, however. They were built by people who didn’t understand how to properly use modern building materials and construction practices. That takes an educated professional builder committed to delivering high-quality homes that stand the test of time.

The following information will help us define high-performance for purposes of this article. A high-performance enclosure is a sound structure that effectively addresses four key attributes: energy efficiency, interior moisture management, weather protection, and health.

Energy efficiency: Every month, a crystal-clear metric in the form of the utility bill shows homebuyers how well a builder addresses efficiency. High bills are not good for homeowners, and ultra-low or non-existent ones are great. In addition to utility costs, high-performance homes are comfortable throughout. They eliminate the warm

or cold spots typically found in older or code-minimum housing stock. Thus, the better the home performs, the happier the owner.

Interior moisture management: High-performance builders know how to craft an efficient wall system that can handle the large amount of moisture put into the home’s air by a typical family from activities such as cooking and showering. These builders also understand that drying potential is as important as moisture resistance and that wall systems must be optimized for the local climate. For instance, if any of that airborne moisture works its way into a wall, it needs to dry primarily to the outside in a heating climate but to the inside in a cooling climate. The educated pro knows how to make sure that happens properly without fail.

Weather protection: This is a big one. A code-minimum home can have enormous wetting potential with nearly no drying potential. The result is rot and decay that can begin as early as three to five years after the home is built. A high-performance home will incorporate comprehensive moisture protection systems. The result is an owner who can enjoy his or her new home for many years to come without the burden of repairs after a few short years.

Health: According to recent news reports, nearly 7 million emergency

room visits are for respiratory disorders, and approximately 1 in 10 children uses an inhaler. In other words, respiratory problems clearly appear to be rising. High-performance homes address this issue by incorporating energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems that ensure that the air inside the home remains fresh and healthy.

The bottom line is to build the home so that its structure stays dry no matter how wet the weather or how many long, steamy showers the occupants take. In years past, builders and designers could get by without much knowledge of building science. That is no longer the case. Does your builder understand this? If not, consider hiring a high-performance builder capable of building a home that you and your family will enjoy for many years to come.

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They missed the September 2015 Parade of Homes, but they fell in love with this Vision Builders home and by Christmas, the new owners were busy unpacking.


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When builders break ground, they don’t know exactly what will happen—but they know what they want. And when Johnston Boyd began work on Traditions at Lovers Lane, he wanted a diverse New Urban landscape that would appeal to a range of people.

But they all had to have one thing in common.

Boyd builds homes for people who want to get to know their neighbors.

Sidewalks, parks and front porches are

Bead board ceiling on the porch, Hardie Board® siding (in Heather Moss), cedar shake and Craftsman styling give this home in the Magnolia District its distinctive voice.

The palette of soft greys and hardwood captured their imagination before they could even make it out of the foyer.

Cheers to you! The new homeowners will use the flex space in front for a formal dining room.


The gourmet kitchen features custom finishes. For the Parade, the home was staged by Coomer & Co., with furniture from BG Home Furnishings.


essential components of the Traditions landscape, and the idea is to facilitate an open exchange with people in the immediate vicinity.

Boyd showcased two newly built homes in the Magnolia District during the 2015 Parade.

The Magnolia District features single-family homes with fenced yards, high ceilings, distinctive architectural details and maintenance-free landscaping. Easy access to the development’s main meeting place—its community clubhouse, pool, picnic tables and fire pits—means there are no excuses not to get to know each other.

But Stan and Tonya Whitney missed the Parade of Homes because they were on a mission of their own.

For the past several years, the Whitney family had been living out of boxes, unable to completely unpack. They were dividing their time between points as far north

as Davenport, Iowa, and as far south as Franklin, Tennessee. But when it came time to buy and with friends and extended family in and around south central Kentucky, Bowling Green was the ideal location. So when their Realtor stopped at 664 Boston Park Drive, their search came to an end.

They had looked at almost two-dozen homes, but, explains Tonya, “We walked in this house, and I don’t even know that I got past the front hallway.” It was love at first sight.

During construction, Boyd had worked directly with interior designer Tara Coomer of Coomer & Co. to select architectural details that would be both classic and sublime. A pair of sliding barn doors was

the main attraction that captured Tonya’s imagination from the moment she walked in, but there was much more to come.

She loved the color palette of soft gray tones and contrasting white trim. She loved the distinctive lighting and the gourmet kitchen. She loved the high ceilings and the durable engineered hardwood floors. The kitchen pantry, the mudroom and the fenced backyard were the very features Boyd had hoped that somebody would appreciate, and there was no doubt that the Whitney family fit the bill.

Stan is a tall guy, and he appreciates the fact that both downstairs and up, there are high ceilings in every room. There are three full bathrooms that will help accommodate

Interior designer Tara Coomer of Coomer & Co selected a unique variation on an Edison bulb for the space above the kitchen island.

The mudroom offers a transitional space from the garage to the kitchen. Having spent years living in apartments, the new homeowners love the custom blueprint.


Upstairs, there are four bedrooms including a master suite and a bonus room. The vanity features marble countertops in Sugar Grove Maple, and brushed nickel fixtures. The Shaker style cabinets in an ebony stain are courtesy of Creative Wood Designs.


guests and grown children. But while he tried to account for a specific

lifestyle, there were also elements that Boyd couldn’t have known. A fenced backyard, for example, meant the Whitneys could get a new puppy after Oakley, the family’s yellow Lab, passed away while they were living in Iowa. And Boyd couldn’t have been in on the joke that any good hairdresser would appreciate. The upstairs bathroom offers ideal lighting for taking selfies.

When Boyd specified the built-in bookcase niche in the kitchen, he had no idea that it would become home to Tonya’s collection of Paleo diet cookbooks. He didn’t know she had just converted to a simpler diet and plenty of exercise.

Upstairs, the bonus room is a classic example. No builder wants to pretend to know what will become of this space because it can be used for an extra bedroom, a home office, a rec room or a movie room. In this case, Stan will use it to showcase his collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia, and eventually they will enjoy it even more when they convert the bonus room into a home theater.

But the question remains: Did they buy the house in this New Urban enclave because they want to get to know their neighbors?

"We kind of got spoiled,” Stan admits. After moving around and living in several apartment communities, they became used to the idea of shared amenities and low-maintenance landscaping. Tonya agrees. She liked taking a day off and simply lounging by a pool that she would never have to clean.

But she didn’t particularly like having to haul her bike out of a common storage area every time she wanted to ride, so having her own garage is an inspiration for her new healthy lifestyle. And Traditions offers easy access to the main loop of the Greenways path being built around the city.

“We only came here once, and we made the offer,” says Stan. He insists they moved to Traditions to be closer to friends and family. He loves the house, and he loves the pool and the parks, but if pressed, he admits he has a special fondness for the brand-new basketball courts. He doesn’t use the phrase “shoot around,” and he doesn’t even say he wants to form a like-minded league of middle-aged round-ballers looking to get some exercise. Instead, he uses a single word that essentially means: Game on. He says he wants to, “reestablish” before

correcting himself to say he looks forward to “playing some basketball sometime. They’re nice courts.”

Despite the cold weather and the new neighborhood, the Whitneys have already met some other members of the Traditions community and look forward to spring, when Tonya plans to hit the trails and Stan, a lifelong athlete who defended his home team Hot Rods even in enemy Quad City Bandits territory, might be spending his leisure time looking for a pick up game.

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ANN SACKS was founded in 1981 when the company’s namesake was out shopping for a Mexican wedding dress. Ann herself stumbled upon a beautiful Mexican talavera tile—traditional, brightly colored Mexican earthenware—being sold as a trivet. Inspired by its unique application, she traveled home to Portland, Oregon, and created the foundation for what is now one of the most sought-after tile products. Eventually, ANN SACKS

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Inspired by designs popular in the 1930s, this striking mosaic application, ”Artiste,” is the pinnacle of sophisticated elegance that translates beautifully today.

Their mosaic tile pieces are incredibly elaborate, artful and capable of stirring human emotions.

Ted Chappell, president at ANN SACKS, says, “ANN SACKS was built on the concept that tile and stone, with its tactile warmth, strength and versatility, is an expressive medium for creating imaginative, emotionally relevant spaces.” Their goal is to create living spaces that are truly living, and they accomplish this by offering some of the most stunning patterns, hues and colors that one can dream up. In fact, ANN SACKS is so committed to pleasing their customer that they offer “custom color matching, custom sizes and custom designs to help make your tile experience perfect.”

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Easing out of Winter

Although it should be, soup is rarely on my radar. When planning a last-minute dinner or brown bag lunch, I tend toward really uncreative things, like toast with mustard, until something jogs my faulty memory. Oh yeah, soup—nutritious, filling, perfect for any meal. And hey, you’ve made at least 2 gallons a day for most of your working life. I don’t easily translate cooking at work to help me at home.

Maybe because of this, I am fascinated by those who transition well between commercial kitchens and home settings and integrate a restaurant schedule into a life that involves kids, activities and a semblance of work-life balance.

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Sara Watson mom, wife and chef extraordinaire of Mosaic Foods and Mezzaluna and Rustica restaurants.

Eric, manage to own and run a mini-food empire and still have a home-cooked dinner with family more often than not.

Before the four children, husband and restaurants, Sara was a local girl who first left town to study liberal arts at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. While getting her undergraduate degree in art history, she happily worked in restaurants. Post-college, she decided to attend a three-year apprenticeship program at the Colorado Mountain Culinary Institute, where she met a young chef instructor named Eric Watson. The rest, as they say, is history, and at some point that history moved back to Sara’s home town.

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For this easy meal, she used Google in a way that I am embarrassed to admit has never occurred to me. Her search included the ingredients she had in-house (chicken, white beans and kale). An hour later, she had adapted an Italian-style soup recipe, and lunch was ready. While we don’t all have the mad skills to pull a dinner out of our pantry, using the Internet as a well-indexed cookbook is a game-changer.

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I’ve always liked makeup. When I was very young, I vividly remember going into my parents’ bedroom and up to my mom’s dressing table. On it were some magical items: a mirror that was on a swivel so that you could rotate it to be a magnifying mirror or regular. It had

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Beyond this mirror, she also had a kind of square palette of about 24 small squares of magical, sparkling eye shadow. It ran the gamut of the rainbow, starting out with pale pinks and moving through the yellows and oranges and on to the deep greens, blues and purples. They were all like tiny geodes of magnificent color, and I remember gazing at them longingly.

There was a miniature terra-cotta urn filled with loose, sparkling turquoise eye shadow that came out on a stick with a little puff at the end. That was almost more than I could handle with its princess-like beauty. It always had a little explosion of sparkle when you put the wand back in, and I would watch, transfixed, as the shadow settled on top of the dressing table. It was fairy dust, of that I am still fairly certain.

Inside a little drawer lived what were probably my favorite treasures: some necklaces that were secret perfume lockets. There was a plain silver kidney bean on a silky ribbon and a much more elaborately designed broach with a little garnet-colored gem in the middle on a gold chain. Both of these opened up to reveal a creamy perfume that you could run your finger across and apply to your wrists and neck.

These various items weren’t particularly valuable, and most of them haven’t stood the test of time, but they were the finishing touches that I watched my mother use to complete her look in the mid-1970s. They were the details that tied her all together, and they are some of my strongest memories of my preschool years.

Today, I wouldn’t dream of applying sparkling turquoise eye shadow, and I can’t imagine I would want to apply makeup underneath a pale, bluish-green-tinted light, but that corner of my parents’ bedroom holds a sacred place in my memory because it’s where I began to put the pieces together of whom I wanted to be when I grew up. It’s where I realized that “getting ready” had significance and meant that you wanted to present your best self beyond that bedroom door.

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