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THROWBACK THURSDAY My family has always been CAR C

THROWBACK THURSDAY My family has always been CAR CRAZY. We work hard, expect no help from anyone and we buy QUALITY and keep them for years by taking great care. It’s cheaper in the long run for sure… Daddy bought Momma a new @cadillac every two years from 1957-1990 when he died and they would get 200,000 miles out if every one of them and that’s a lot of driving! Every night, when curled up in bed with my baby Lily, I watch the “YouTube’s” on automobile history. When folks contact me about doing a garden for them, if it’s in Lexington or Louisville or anywhere in between along 64, I will go see it. Of course, we are a small (but mighty 💪🇺🇸) company and Couldn’t possibly take all of them on, but I’m not leaving until I peek into their garage and you wouldn’t believe how well that works out! Love a gently used muscle car or pristine luxury boat that was driven by their little old grandmother to church. And it was downhill both ways…😂😂😂 as @enriqueiglesias sang, “To all the girls I’ve loved before…” some I’ve regretted selling but have some of these beauties. Which one is your pick today? @mercedesbenz @bmw @ford @packardapproved @toyotausa @rangeroverofficial #internationalharvester #cars #trucks #funtimes #hobby #memories #advebtures #worktruck #luxury

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY Finally, got a chance to si

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY Finally, got a chance to sit down and do a post of a lovely little garden belonging to a longtime friend of the family whose house is adjacent to Ashland Estate, the home of Henry Clay. Christina asked if I could take a look at her long neglected (she was busy raising two smart children alone, so no time for everything) back yard. For me, variety is the spice of life. I would truly get bored doing only horse farms or rooftops or whatever it is, over and over. What keeps me interested is coming to see a new place, listen to what they are dreaming about, try to fix the problems and make something incredible that will make both of us HAPPY. I’m not just a “landscaper”, but can figure out most ere’thang inside the house, too. Now, I don’t do it for everyone, just the ones I truly like. Instead of me pushing my style on someone else, I’m like a damn snake charmer, pulling you out of your cocoon, asking questions, sometimes ones that some may think are stupid, but I’m gathering valuable information. Usually within 10 minutes, I can figure out EVERYTHING about you, your property and give you exactly what you want, and sometimes you didn’t even know you wanted it! 💪 Everything I do, it is never halfway, it is diving in head first and tackling the beast one step at a time. Now folks, what do you think about this little transformation? Honey child, there is a wait list 15 deep, shoving money my way to do their place. However, if I see something that gets me all riled up and excited in a good way, then that is what is gonna happen. Today. Impetuous? Yes. Ambitious? Yes. When highschool coaches used to say to the team, “Give 110 percent!” I would think, “Bitch, I’m not a slacker…if I want to do it, it’s 500 percent or else nothing”👊👊👊 This isn’t just a “job”, this is my HOBBY. Isn’t this little garden a dream now? @cnaturebell #ilovemywork #patron #bossdaddy #makeover #transformationtuesday #beforeandafter #youlovemeyoufuckingbetta #work #workethic #business #gardendesigner #garden #gardening

PURIFY THE AIR INDOORS Just like our trees outside

PURIFY THE AIR INDOORS Just like our trees outside, indoor plants clean the toxins that occur inside your home, PLUS, they add such warmth and style if you do it right! Growing up, I kinda hated indoor plants because they were messy, in green plastic pots that were purchased in and piled up on the windowsill or near it, anyway. However, after moving to @newyorkcity right after graduation @universityofky it was a bit shocking to find that in the winter months, it seemed to get dark around 4pm due to the buildings and the far end of the EDT zone. Starting with one plant inside my 4 floor walk up, I learned what plants are easy, look amazing and totally change a room. If you would like a personalized, hand signed book by me (great for birthdays, Christmas, house gift, etc.) call our store at (606)843-0854 which is closed for winter, leave a message and Brother Buzz will call you back and take care of shipping them to you. $12.50 plus whatever the shipping is and you will truly enjoy learning about STYLE and cool PLANTS. Order a bunch to give to friends! Photographs @helennorman #beyondthewindowsill #indoorplants #indoorgarden #interiordesign #style #garden #gardens #gardensofinstagram #carloftisstyle #funtimes #rockcastlerivertradingcompany #terrarium

LIMESTONE 101 It’s why Kentucky has the best BOU

LIMESTONE 101 It’s why Kentucky has the best BOURBON and HORSES, because it is porous and why WATER is pure, clean and full of good minerals here in the Bluegrass State. However, take a tip from me, if you have cultured limestone terraces or old, hand cut steps from the 1850’s like I do, it can be treacherous. Especially when it is warm and rains, then goes way down in temps and snows like it did Wednesday. The most dangerous time is when this thaws and the cold water perks up, creating black ice like it did several years ago the day of the Heart Ball. It was so warm, I ran outside in a tee shirt, hit the bottom step and knocked myself out. My baby, Lily Carloftis, licked the blood off my face and eventually woke me up. After crawling into bed and sleeping a few hours (exactly what NOT to do) I called my doctor John Mullins @marshallmedicine 🙏 who was in highschool with me at Laurel County and he stitched up my forehead. Ouch. However, the show must go on, so off to the Heart Ball that evening. @makersmark 46 on the rocks pulled me right of it, and danced the night away… 💪🕺🙏💥😳😂 FYI, getting down to 4 tonight and when it thaws, you betta WATCH OUT! #heartkentucky @american_heart @cmarrillia @janicecarterlevitch @westonlyons @vacara2 Lisa Carey, Big Daddy Josh @jennleemueller #theshowmustgoon #kentucky #botherum #bourbon #horse #horses #raisedmoney #funtimes #friends #goodtimes #limestone #winter #ice #snowy

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY When folks contact me (used

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY When folks contact me (used to be 1-2 a week but 5 set up for this snowy week 👀) I never look the property up on the “World Wide Webs” because I want it all to be a surprise, take it all in and react from that first moment. That is so important and the reason online dating would never work for me. Obviously, we are small and can’t do them all but when we do, it is TRANSFORMATIONAL, honey! 💪🕺🇺🇸When I drove in to this property, all you could see was the staircase jutting out like a Rothchild’s jawline. Within a few minutes, told them it could be saved and placed on the backside of the screen porch (plus bring it up to code with a platform now required) then use the space underneath to hide the garbage. Then build a stone terrace with a water fountain to attract the eye. Well, that’s just a few of the wonderful improvements that happened to this property because we FIX problems first. The BEAUTY comes after that, resulting in a spectacular garden. We don’t just DESIGN, we BUILD it so no passing the buck. You will be HAPPY with this CONTROL FREAK in charge.🔥🔥🔥This family…….they remind me of Momma and Daddy because they would rather be with their nice children than anyone else on earth and that is how they roll! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 OK, on this snowy day, how did we do on this project? You like? There “ain’t a thang” on your property, inside OR out they I can’t make betta. Dammit. 💪👑#transformationtuesday #beforeandafter #carloftisstyle #design #designer #gardendesigner #ilovemyjob #garden #gardens #gardensofinstagram #family #outdoors #outdoorroom #screenedporch

RIVER HOUSE my family’s property where we’ve b

RIVER HOUSE my family’s property where we’ve been since 1955 (but in Clay County since 1790’s on Momma’s side and Pineville on Daddy’s since 1800) Brother Buzz took these photos this morning to show how much more snow they got then here in Lexington. Dang it! See what it looks like without snow! And, as Buzz will attest, there is NO truck that even compares with his old @rangeroverofficial in the snow or mud. 💪💪💪 Isn’t this snow so wonderful on this holiday? #martinlutherking #winter #snowstorm #snow #carloftisstyle #family #familyhome #rangerover #rockcastlerivertradingcompany #riverhouse #danielboonenationalforest

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