Wilmore, Kentucky was established in 1876 by the Cincinnati Southern Railroad as a flag stop prompted by the construction of the High Bridge railroad trestle on the Kentucky River. At the time, this bridge was the highest in the world. Today the High Bridge is an exciting place to visit with a breathtaking vista of…
When planning your visit to Paris, consider staying at the Fairfield Farm Cottage. Spending time in this historic cottage will make you fall in love with Paris. There is deep history behind the quaint stone cottage that serves as the Fairfield Farm Cottage Bed & Breakfast. As current and longtime owner Mary Clay explains, the…
Paris, Kentucky is an amazing treasure just 30 minutes from downtown Lexington. The drive amid rolling hills and manicured horse farms is as delightful as the destination. You’ll find yourself exhaling, as the trip sets the stage to relax, take it slow and enjoy all of the intricacies of this unique small town while falling…
A new makers market has arrived in Lexington, Kentucky. The Bluegrass Creative Market is a pop up shop comprised of over 50 Kentucky artists and makers. It is held indoors and out at the Oleika Shriners on 326 Southland Drive right next to the Lexington Farmers Market. These neighboring opportunities provide a perfect one-stop spot…
Spring has sprung with a flourish and ’tis the season to be cooking! Our local farmers are coming to market with a bounty of delicious, garden goodies. I’ve partnered with two friends, Brittany of Her Mise en Place and Lauren May from Must Love Herbs to provide exciting, new Farmer’s Market Recipes for dishes to…
As a favorite weekend escape, I revel in exploring small towns in Kentucky. There are so many little gems tucked away on the map, within just a 30 to 60 minute drive. I highly recommend an afternoon in downtown Versailles, KY. Inspired by my desire to share the goodness of these small towns with my…
Personalized gift baskets are a great way to create meaningful presents. Items selected from local businesses will make your Kentucky gift basket a special treat. The beauty of these unique gifts is that you are able to customize the contents to fit any occasion such as a birthday, house warming, thank you, bridesmaid treat, emotional…
The distilling of aged Kentucky bourbon has become a burgeoning industry in the past few years. If you are interested in sampling, now is the time. Most everyone offers tours and tastings, so grab your bourbon passports at any participating venue and let’s get tasting! Once you find one or two you like, try out…
It is the Christmas, gift-giving season! I have been working with some of the local talent and have compiled a quick list of just a few of the many great artists in the Bluegrass area to add to your local gift giving list. If you prefer to shop local, and keep more of your Christmas…
* Family Friendly * Dogs on leashes welcome Photos by Marie Pullen Photography The age-old idea, “know your farmer, know your food” is not lost on many a well-informed & conscientious Kentuckian. These days we’ve become so accustomed to the numerous “big-box” stores that we often lose sight of the valuable local farmer, producer…
