Fat Tuesday, or very popularly known as Mardi Gras, is Tuesday, February 21st! This is a time to celebrate and is always the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of Lent. Celebrations typically include parades, costumes in purple, gold and green, fancy masks, beads and lots of food and fun! A common thing to eat on Fat Tuesday is crawfish by the pounds!  Other creole dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and rice, shrimp and grits, etouffee and even alligator meat are foods enjoyed during this celebration. The King Cake is a Fat Tuesday tradition. A tiny plastic baby is ..read more

If you have anything planned this upcoming weekend in the great outdoors, be sure to grab a few extra layers and hit the store for a gallon of milk and maybe some eggs… ?   This afternoon has been a rather cloudy one! Tonight, we can expect windchills up to 15 degrees around 5pm. Unfortunately, we will see those chills go down into the single digits by 9pm. Tonight’s low will be 33 degrees. Be sure to layer up tonight, Kentucky. It’ll be a cold one!   Looking into Saturday, we will see temps of about 30 in the morning hours. Thankfully, we aren’t expecting any rainfall. In fact, ther ..read more

There are lots of new trends starting to make their way into our homes in 2023.  If you are looking to renovate your home, this is the blog for you. The first major trend we’re seeing this year is the return of bold colors. Over the past couple of years, we have seen a major increase in neutral colors—think greys, whites, and light browns. Now we are seeing colors in the wheelhouse of greens, blues and teals, and bright reds and pinks. These are tectonic changes we are seeing, which could be a psychological change in the masses wanting to look to a brighter future after the past few years ..read more

Before we completely dive into the New Year, how about a quick recap on the Real Estate market in 2022!   The market certainly had its ups and downs this past year, which has been a common trend we’ve all seen since 2020. However, in 2022, the price of homes hit an all-time high. The national sales medium price was 433K with prices here in Lexington bouncing just over half that at 243k. Of course, this isn’t too surprising since we have seen a steady increase since lockdown. The demand sharply increased while the supply remained historically low.   Another sad but not surprising incr ..read more

Time flies and we hope you enjoyed Christmas with your loved ones!   As 2023 is approaching, now is a good time to mentally prepare for the new year. Here are our top 4 tips to get yourself set up for success in the upcoming 2023:   #1 Let Go of The Past Year Whether you’ve had a stellar year or you’ve hit so many bumps you’re feeling defeated, it’s important to take a moment to honor the year past and then release it in preparation for the coming months.   #2 Honor Your Growth After that reflection and releasing, it’s then important to acknowledge your growth (and get excited f ..read more

This year’s 2022 Breeders Cup race is finally upon us. Keeneland racetrack is the host of this year’s exciting event and there are plenty of equine events for horse lovers to get behind. The stakes are high and there is a star studded stable to put money on.  We are going to breakdown everything you need to know about this year’s race.   In the far most inside slot is the number 1 horse Tabia, trained by trainer Bob Baffert and being ridden by jockey Mike Smith there is a lot of Talent in this horse. Tabia has won 60 percent of his races and sits at 8-1 odds. Next is the 2 slot is th ..read more

Are you a fan of frights, food, and fun? Then make plans to attend the 2022 Scarefest Horror and Paranormal Convention. This frighteningly fun event starts today and goes through the weekend, 10/21/22 – 10/23/22, at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  This year’s convention will present many unearthly celebrities, host over one hundred vendors, entertainers, includes a film festival, and a terrifyingly competitive costume contest. There is plenty of spooky fun to be had this weekend. For fans of Stranger Things season Four, you might recognize the headlining guest from his ti ..read more

There hasn’t been a Saturday this exciting in a while! Keeneland is open, the horses are racing, the bourbon is flowing, and our Wildcats are preparing to kick some Mississippi State tail! If you had prior engagements this weekend, hit that cancel button because you do NOT want to miss out on this!! Keeneland will be presenting the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Saturday afternoon. This historic race was inaugurated by the former Queen in 1984 and it is a tradition that lives on.  Look over your programs and get ready to place your bets! You’re in for a spectacular show. (Visit www.keen ..read more

Are you looking for the best and trendiest spot for Lexington and Bluegrass culture? Well, look no further than The Burl. Located in the heart of Lexington’s distillery district, The Burl is a one stop shop for food, live music, and games. Originally built in 1926 as a loading dock for Texaco Oil, The Burl has deep roots in Bluegrass and classic Americana culture, which provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for their patrons today.   The menu for The Burl is full of classics such as a double patty smash burger and a pork belly Cubano. They also offer a fresh market salad, spicy noodles ..read more

Football season IS HERE and we are SO excited! Why you ask? TAILGATING! There’s nothing better than gathering with your friends and family to get hyped for the upcoming game while playing cornhole, sharing laughs and enjoying the company! Turn up that music, eat a few wings and dance a little! There aren’t any rules to how you tailgate, the goal is to just have some fun!! But we’d love to share some tips with you on ways to BOOST your tailgating experience!   1. Bring your favorite speaker Create a fun playlist on your phone and grab a good Bluetooth speaker for the outdoors. If there’s o ..read more