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THE ART OF COLLECTING…you know, some people golf

THE ART OF COLLECTING…you know, some people golf, some folks hunt or fish, some people work out, but I like to SHOP! 💪💪💪 Over the years, it seems like the most interesting people are “collectors”. Thanks to a very influential Dr. Bonnie Tanner @universityofky who took me under her wing, she taught me about Seldon Bybee pottery. It is one of my favorite treasures to hunt for, because every shade/color they made in 1926,27 and 28 before that damn Depression ended their game, are DELICIOUS! What are some of your favorite things to collect? Liz Taylor did husbands, but what is in your crosshairs?

BEST in the BIZ! Decided to finally take an hour

BEST in the BIZ! Decided to finally take an hour for me (very unusual for me to do instead of working on projects💪🇺🇸) and get my eyes checked. I can’t read anymore and any night driving is scary, found out my right eye has cataracts that could be removed immediately as it is a 2/4. My doctor said she wanted to send me to the best there is for a couple of other issues…and I said, Hell yes, I want the BEST! Guess what? It’s Dr. Girschek, my next door neighbor. Folks, someone buy their AMAZING house and enjoy the good life! I don’t want Dr. Brendan and Beth (Smokin’ Hot Next Door Neighbor) to leave but want cool neighbors like them back in it… @beth.o.g @bpaul41 #lexingtonky #kentucky #neighbor #neighborhood #goodneighbor #doctor #coolfolks #friends #friendship #bestinthebiz #iroquoishuntclub

ATTENTION TO DETAIL It’s why people love my hom

ATTENTION TO DETAIL It’s why people love my homes, my interiors and my hospitality. Introducing BOTHERUM VACATIONS at the completely renovated CARRIAGE HOUSE and by the end of next week, the JC COCK HOUSE (original summer kitchen circa 1810). Two very distinct personalities, both with my trademark LUXE that is comfortable and visually appealing. Check out the link in bio. Photos by @abby_laub #carloftisstyle #botherum #botherumvacations #historic #luxury #luxurylifestyle #lexingtonkentucky #garden #gardenlovers #gardendesigner #saltwaterpool

BOTHERUM Having my coffee and Muesli this fine Fri

BOTHERUM Having my coffee and Muesli this fine Friday morning, admiring the regal proportions of the Drawing Room. Once the copper roof was put on, the leaks stopped and close to 400 cracks started showing up in the ceiling. Fixed those, then chose furniture that was elegant, yet comfortable (the sofa was found in a junk store in Columbus, OH covered in 3” of polyester yellow shag carpet!) Last evening, had my guests staying at the @airbnb Carriage House over for a tour and a little spur of the moment Supper. What I love about this room is that it feels SPECIAL but not pretentious. With all the money that folks spend building these enormous houses, it seems like this room could be duplicated, because in my opinion, it is PERFECTION. What do you like about this room? The colors? The light that pours in? Let me know your thoughts…. Happy Friday! #carloftisstyle #botherum #preservation #historic #lexingtonkentucky #kentucky #cassiusclay #interior #interiors #interiordesign #happy #love #architecture #friday

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY If ya know me, ya know that

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY If ya know me, ya know that I eat exactly the same food everyday, drink the same cocktail @castleandkey Gin&Tonic or @makersmark 46 on the Rocks, wear the same “uniform”, even have the same haircut since freshman year at Laurel County. However, one thing that doesn’t really fit the mold with the aforementioned, is that I love, absolutely LOVE, to meet new people everyday. Our family business, since 1955, on the Rockcastle River, we would meet folks from all over the world traveling on Highway 25 and then later I 75. Well, I have transformed this Carriage House and soon to be the JC Cock House (original summer kitchen to Botherum circa 1810)into a luxury Airbnb. Honestly, this is what I was born to do…work all day on someone’s property making it AMAZING, then coming home to water the garden, meet the new folks who have checked in to BOTHERUM. Learning about where people are from is so interesting to me, showing them my garden, making them a terrific cocktail, telling them about how Kentucky is one of the most gorgeous, special places on Earth. And of course give them a curated plan of where to go and where to eat. Truly, there isn’t a Carloftis that can’t entertain anyone from royalty to a pauper, all with the same sincerity that makes people feel welcome and happy. I’m so excited, waiting now on a beautiful lady coming down for the @keeneland Horse Sales for 3 days here. As anyone can attest, this place is pure MAGIC! See link in bio for information on Botherum Vacation/Staycation. #carloftisstyle #botherum #historic #bourbontrail #visitlex #friendly #transformationtuesday #garden #gardenlovers #gardendesigner #horsecapitaloftheworld #lexingtonky #happy #trsnsformation

Feeling so LUCKY on this rainy Sunday, thinking ab

Feeling so LUCKY on this rainy Sunday, thinking about how Momma and Daddy weren’t indifferent, too busy, engrossed with work and life, to keep a watchful eye on all 6 of us children. Hell, if we got a whipping at school, we got it worse at home👊. They taught us to RESPECT our teachers, elders, police, firemen, the janitor at school, and NEVER make a judgement about anyone before talking to them. It was annoying at times, even embarrassing, but by golly, they had us and was NOT going to let us go down the wrong road. Oh gosh, I’m enjoying the rewards of being taught the difference between RIGHT and WRONG, because it WILL come back to you on this Earth, don’t have to wait until ya die. #bethebestyou #beamentor #strivetodobettereveryday #bekindtoothers #love #loveoneanother #lucky #carloftisstyle #livingmybestlife #happy #relieved #thankful #kentucky

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