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On the cover: Old Louisville’s Luster
Interior Designer Crystal Smith of Bittners helps facilitate the final phase of a dramatic decade-long renovation of a 125-year-old home.
Photo: In the living room, the geometric lines of a custom rug from Anabel's Oriental Rugs contradict a sinuous freeform Baker polished Arabescato marble cocktail table. Talia chandelier from Visual Comfort, Schumacher drapery, Baker Ashton sofa. Photo by Dan Dry
2024 Sophisticated Giving Charity Register
A comprehensive guide to charitable giving in Louisville.
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Cover Story: Old Louisville’s Luster
A decade in the making and arguably one of Old Louisville's most glam glow-ups, a professional couple purchased the circa 1900 home from a neighbor who'd just initiated renovations. The project has proceeded in phases, beginning with unglamorous essentials like plumbing, electrical, masonry work, windows, roofing, and a few unpleasant surprises. "I think I still have PTSD from that time," joked the wife. Next, they tackled the laundry room, bathrooms, kitchen, and carriage house. When it came time for the finishing touches and furnishings, the couple called on interior designer Crystal Smith of Bittners to pull everything together.
Photography: Dan Dry
Text: Bridget Williams
Imagine What Sustainable Weight Loss Would Feel Like
How many of us have tried a weight loss program only to gain our weight back (and more) after we went back to “normal” eating? Restrictive diets don’t work, and yo-yo dieting can leave you feeling depressed and defeated.
I know you’ve heard it before, but the only successful way to lose weight and keep it off is to make lifestyle adaptations. The Medical Transformation Center TransformWeight program was designed as a lifestyle plan, helping you to readjust your thinking and behaviors while offering guidance and resources to help you implement
Text: Terri Paige, CEO and co-founder of Medical Transformation Center
Design Dossier: Modern Family
Interior Designer Bethany Adams respects history and a young family's needs while renovating a vintage Tudor-style home.
Photos by J. Jordan Photography
Restoring A Classic
Blue Grass MOTORSPORT receives national recognition for reviving a 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo.
Images courtesy of Porsche
Sophisticated Wedding: Beth Graham + Kyle Stevens
Photos by Andrea Hutchinson
Sophisticated Stars
Happy Holidays and Happy Birthday, Scorpio & Sagittarius!
The coming months are busy with planetary news, as Pluto changes signs from Earth sign Capricorn to air sign Aquarius from November 19th, 2024, to January 2044. Pluto rules transformation and regeneration. Read on to find out how this transit will transform and regenerate you.
Text: Joy Yascone Elms, MA
Society Calendar, Presented by Kentucky Select Properties
Happenings of note in November & December.
Celebrations are better when they’re shared! Think beyond a Facebook or Instagram post by commemorating special events in our Sophisticated Celebrations section. Send your high-resolution images with a brief description to bridget@slmag.net.
Is there an upcoming event you’d like us to cover? If so, drop us a message below with the details!
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60th Anniversary Gala
Photos by Bill Wine
Whiskey Thief Opening
Photos by Chad Henle
Ben’s Bright Horizons
Photos by Bill Wine
A Toast to 10 Years of Transformations
Photos by Bill Wine
Age Smart Fest
Field to Fork
Photos by Chad Henle
Digenis Open House
Photos by Bill Wine
Tower Awards
Photos by Bill Wine
Twilight in the Garden
Photos by Bill Wine
CASAblanca
Photos by Chad Henle
Colors of Courage
Photos by Chad Henle
Wine & Design at KP Designs
Photos by Chad Henle
New Look, New Us, New You @ Center for Beauty Medical Spa and Plastic Surgery
Photos by Bill Wine
Gallopalooza Auction
Photos by Bill Wine
It’s Electric
Photos by Bill Wine
Marking a Milestone at Mays Plastic Surgery
Photos by Bill Wine
Art of Bourbon
Photos by Frankie Steele
Denim & Diamonds
Photos by Chad Henle
10 Taste Salute
Photos by Bill WIne
KY Stroke Association Tasting Extravaganza
Photos by Chad Henle
Amid a daily barrage of bad news emanating from natural and political disasters, one must muster herculean strength to flip up a corner of a cloud seemingly lined with lead to glean the proverbial silver lining. Fortunately, I have a 50-pound antidote to the adversity: my bulldog, Victor Hugo. His effusive, enthusiastic response to my return after an absence, regardless of whether it was thirty seconds to three hours, is a dose of dopamine, as is his seemingly insatiable need to always be as close to me as possible, particularly at night when he somehow manages to scooch me to the very edge of my king-sized bed.
Text: Bridget Williams - bridget@slmag.net
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A co-founder of the company, Bridget is Editor-In-Chief of both the Lexington and Louisville editions in addition to serving as the editorial director for shared content across all Sophisticated Living issues. Originally intending to become an archaeologist, she transfers her global curiosity into content that takes multiple perspectives into account.
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