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Wearing Your Story on Your Sleeve: Aliyah Gray
Part of Aliyah’s tattoo also includes a dreamcatcher inspired by her sister’s love for them. “She had a five-layered dreamcatcher she slept under every night.” Artist: Lamar, Ink by Unk; time invested: 2 hours (for the first part of her tattoo). Turning Grief...
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Wearing Your Story on Your Sleeve: Sopenny Chan
Sopenny Chan carries her family's historical, horrific struggle on her back. Artist: Eric “Truth” Jefferson; Truth’s Tattoos; Time invested: 36+ hours involving a cover-up of a previous tattoo sittings. The Mark of Fortitude — Sopenny Chan Like many...
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Wearing Your Story on Your Sleeve
Tracy Kroencke got her first ink at age 50. Her children talked her in to getting a full sleeve, and she loves it. Artist: Travis King; Time invested: One year’s worth of 4-hour sittings. For thousands of years, and in almost every ancient culture, tattoos have...
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Fall Back to Basics: Donique & Jessica
Donique Hobbs is wearing: Top and pants from H&M; shoes from Dillard's. The pandemic gave us loungewear and sweatpants, but living in a semi-virtual world doesn’t mean we can’t get back to the basics of true fashion. These style mavens show us what they’ll be...
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Fall Back to Basics: Mimi & Jana
Mimi Hill's fashion extras: Camel Wide Brim Hat, 28; BB Dakota Moto Jacket, $98; Julie Vos Monogram Pendant necklace, $155; Julie Vos SoHo Link Bracelet, $295; Assorted Enewton Bracelets, $39-$119; Repurposed Louis Vuitton Crossbody, $185. All available at...
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Practical Home Design that’s Functional yet Beautiful
A young family's dream basement renovation creates a space that is stunning and functional. Making a space beautiful, comfortable, and practical seems like an unattainable goal, especially if a homeowner is trying to satisfy adults, teenagers, and younger children. It...
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The Crown Act Passed. Rejoice!
The Real Young Prodigy's (L-R): Kaylin Booker, 13; Renee Robinson, 11; Andrene’ Flowers, 14; and D’Angelia McMillan, 12. Five young girls performed on the steps of the State Capitol and inspired acceptance, understanding and local anti-discrimination law....
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Small (Home) Upgrades = Big Changes
Bathrooms seem simple: toilet, sink, tub or shower. But in reality, people have very specific desires when it comes to a bathroom that checks all the boxes for them. There is color and design (vintage, minimal, etc.), but equally important is storage, ease of...
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Modernize Your Home on a Budget
A neutral color palette accentuated with distinctive furnishings gives this home a contemporary, yet comfortable vibe. Find out tips from a house flipper who loves to resurrect damaged homes. Designer Tara Graves doesn’t shy away from a challenge. In the past...
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Bringing Derby to Life Through Sights + Sounds
Dodie Howlett Vice President of Marketing and Creative Strategy Kentucky Derby Festival Whether you’re running in the KDF marathons or watching the Pegasus Parade, each year the Kentucky Derby Festival has something everyone can enjoy — and Dodie Howlett is doing...
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Bringing Derby to Life Through Celebrations
Emily Heyde, Owner and Director of Special Events and Catering Morning Fork and Fork & Barrel Emily Heyde believes a Derby celebration isn’t complete without good food and the right celebratory atmosphere. She coordinates themed brunches once a month at Morning...
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An Inspiration for Every Story of Strength: Jaydee Graham
Jaydee Graham It isn’t uncommon for women who’ve gone through trauma to want to forget the experience, but Jaydee Graham is honored to talk about the “trenches” in her life. She is a graduate of the Family Scholar House, a nonprofit organization that helps support...
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