Megan Bonner 12/20/11 Megan Bonner 12/20/11

In Photos: Governor's Mansion Christmas

Kentucky Governor's Mansion in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Heather C. Watson 12/13/11 Heather C. Watson 12/13/11

In Photos: Merry and Bright

Happy Holidays, y'all!!

Megan Bonner 12/6/11 Megan Bonner 12/6/11

In Photos: The Castle

The drive from Elizabethtown to Lexington always took me past the famous "castle" in Versailles, Kentucky, right outside of Lexington. I always thought this castle was a beautiful landmark. It caught on fire, but was rebuilt and turned into a hotel and tourist attraction.

Sarah Holland 11/29/11 Sarah Holland 11/29/11

In Photos: Barns

Sure, they aren't as majestic as a mountaintop or as peaceful as a lake. However, barns have a beauty all their own and Kentucky is FULL of them. It's too cold and bleak to be photographing anything in Paducah today so I took to Flickr for some of the prettiest barns Kentucky has to offer.

Via SeeMidTN.com

Via gerrybuckel

Via JKlinger

Via Margaret Taylor2010

Heather C. Watson 11/22/11 Heather C. Watson 11/22/11

In Photos: My Quilts

When I was growing up, I thought everyone had a stack of quilts in their closet.

Hearts.

Some were used on the beds, and some were used to just throw around.


Max models a Lilly Pulitzer patchwork.

Sometimes, you used a quilt as a picnic blanket.

Double Wedding Ring.

Sometimes, you used a quilt to pack furniture when you moved.

Grandmother's Flower Garden.

Only in recent years have I realized that my grandmother has sewn me an entire gallery of heirloom art.


Dresden Plate.

And some will be used,

"Scarlett's Barbecue."

while others are displayed,

Morning Glory

and still others serve a utility.


Max's very own quilt.

Sophie gets her diva on.

But they all remind me of my Appalachian heritage

UK Patchwork

Emily Ho 11/8/11 Emily Ho 11/8/11

In Photos: Chrisman Mill Winery

There are lots of wineries around Kentucky, which shocks those who aren't really familiar with the area. Did you know that America's first commercial winery was started in Jessamine County, Kentucky in 1798?

For sentimental reasons (I got married there), Chrisman Mill Winery is one of my favorites. It's just outside Lexington and produces some pretty good wine. My favorite is Ensemble. They also have AMAZING food. If you're ever around town during their Tuscan Dinners, you must go (and take me with you).