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Giselle Smith

Nov 4, 2021
4 min

COVER FEATURE: Lindenwood House

Halloween has happened, and it's now officially Christmas. Just kidding, but as the season turns, we cozy up indoors and review our favorite features from Issue 9 preparing to celebrate the holidays. Scroll down to read our cover feature and tour the historic Lindenwood House. Cover photo by Clagett Photography with a gorgeous wreath from Elizabethtown Florist & Gifts. The elegant, two-story white house located at 337 West Poplar Street has quite a fascinating history. The ho

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Giselle Smith

Oct 28, 2021
2 min

HAPPY HALLOWEEN HARDIN COUNTY!

It's time for a Monster Mash — we teamed up with local artist Courtney Ballard to host the most fabulous Halloween inspiration event for children and adults alike at HIP South. Read along to get Halloween-ready for this weekend. Art, Painted Pumpkins & Bar Cart Styling: Courtney Ballard, HIP South. Party Planning & Stationery: Giselle Smith, Goldenrod + Glory. Mini Models: Everly Thomas & Henry Smith with costumes from Pottery Barn Kids. DON'T FORGET THIS SATURDAY, TRUNK OR

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Giselle Smith

Sep 2, 2021
1 min

ISSUE 7 LAUNCH PARTY

Throwback to our Issue 7 Launch Party! Wine Wednesday at Waters Edge Winery. The event was a success, to say the least. This floral-full fête was overflowing with wine with stations of red, white, and rosé; all made locally here in Elizabethtown. Did you know we have a launch party every issue? As an event planner at heart, hosting events that bring the community together is my favorite part of Elizabethtown Lifestyle. Over the past year of “healthy at home” and quarantines,

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Giselle Smith

Sep 2, 2021
1 min

The summertime spread

We played picnic at Freeman Lake with the colors of the summer. Join us for inspiration from our own backyard.

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Giselle Smith

Sep 1, 2021
4 min

Meet The Builders

Building the perfect family home is the American Dream. Marble countertops, custom closets, fireplace (or no fireplace), hardwood floors, and giant bathtubs are some of the common requests families have when they trust and hire a builder to fulfill their dreams. Finding a reputable company that goes above and beyond for each of its clients is a must. Elizabethtown is home to many building companies, all wonderful in their own ways. Four local family-owned building businesses

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Giselle Smith

May 1, 2021
5 min

It's Derby Day Elizabethtown!

We’re celebrating the most exciting 2 minutes in Sports – and you’re invited! Here is the recap of our cover feature this issue is on the most-loved Bluegrass holiday: The Kentucky Derby. If you’re throwing a Derby party this spring, we’ve got you covered on tips and inspiration with local businesses including FINE House & Garden, Elizabethtown Florist, the Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen, and local artist Courtney Ballard. Related features include a fabulous fashion feature

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GAME DAY RECIPES Perfect for Super Bowl + March Madness

Giselle Smith

Feb 6, 2021
3 min

GAME DAY RECIPES Perfect for Super Bowl + March Madness

The Super Bowl is happening tomorrow! We are ready with the recipes at my house. This blog post shares some of our favorites to enjoy with friends or solo. Get ready to head to Kroger: Read on for recipes on Buffalo Chicken Dip, Poppyseed Sliders, Balsamic Meat Balls (courtesy of my husband's BFF Justin Howard of Houchens Group Insurance), and much-loved Potato Skins. CAN ANYONE SAY YUM?! Also pro tips for showing off your snacks when you have guests featuring goods from FINE

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Giselle Smith

Feb 5, 2021
6 min

Bluegrass Sportsplex: PLAY AT THE PLEX

Registration for Adult Volleyball at Bluegrass Sportsplex is OPEN NOW! To register your team, head over to BGSPORTSPLEX.com To celebrate, we are recapping out cover feature: For the athletes, Bluegrass Sportsplex provides a state-of-the-art facility in which to excel. Parents have the opportunity to enjoy their children's' journies by providing multiple viewing areas to cheer them on during practice and games plus fun ways to get involved. For those renting the facility, you'

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Children's Dental Health Month with Elizabeth Waters, DMD, MS, Orthodontist

Giselle Smith

Feb 1, 2021
5 min

Children's Dental Health Month with Elizabeth Waters, DMD, MS, Orthodontist

Somehow January has passed us by, and we are into February! February is deemed National Children's Dental Health Month by the American Dental Association. Dentists and orthodontists across the country are excited to spread awareness about the importance of children's oral health; we had the pleasure of interviewing Elizabeth Waters, DMD, MS, Orthodontist of DuPlessis Orthodontics for this feature. Read on for her answers to the top questions parents have about their kiddo's t

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RUNNING SOLES: Movement Can Transform Your Life

Giselle Smith

Dec 29, 2020
4 min

RUNNING SOLES: Movement Can Transform Your Life

We could not be more hyped: 2021 is just around the corner. Many of us set goals to get healthy every year. Will Rivera, Owner Running Soles LLC, has you covered, and I'm not just talking about helping you into the hottest running shoes and socks on the market. Premium gear is available at Running Soles, but the ultra marathon runner and his family bring so much more to Elizabethtown with weekly running groups and a true active community. Movement can transform your life; rea

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Giselle Smith

Dec 29, 2020
2 min

Mood Board 101 with Courtney Ballard

It's still 2020, and we're breaking all the rules. Really though, we're sharing a blog post straight out of January 2021—Issue 6 that is. The magazine may not release until late next week, but we're working with time-sensitive content. Mood Board 101 just might be my favorite feature in the next issue of Elizabethtown Lifestyle. Making a mood board involves magazines—one of my true passions—plus scissors, tacks or glue, lots of fun accents and a little bit of creativity. Read

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Making every dollar count when giving back to the community: Structured Giving

Giselle Smith

Nov 30, 2020
2 min

Making every dollar count when giving back to the community: Structured Giving

Giving back is always based in good intentions, but did you know there are ways to stretch your dollars? Jim Owen of Owen LaRue Financial Group wrote a piece for us on making the most of your charitable contributions this holiday season. Read on to learn more and make the most of how you give back. Thank you for your charitable giving and philanthropic heart. Your gifts significantly impact our community and make this a better place to live! With that said: Would you like to

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Gilded Christmas Ornaments with Hip South

Giselle Smith

Nov 30, 2020
3 min

Gilded Christmas Ornaments with Hip South

COURTNEY BALLARD ALWAYS BRINGS HER A-GAME TO THE CRAFTS WE FEATURE IN EACH ISSUE OF ELIZABETHTOWN LIFESTYLE. This issue is no exception. I am in love with these gold-leaf ornaments; personalized they are the perfect gift for friends and family alike. Read on to learn to make these at home just in time for the holiday season. Decorating the Christmas tree is one of my favorite holiday traditions. The smell, the lights, and allllll of the ornaments. Old, new, silly, sentimenta

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Giselle Smith

Nov 30, 2020
2 min

DIXIE YARD WORKS: Winter Plant Care

"Oh the weather outside is frightful..." Not really. I love the cold weather; my plants not so much though. Snow on the horizon means it's time to get things in order with our outdoor plants. We had the opportunity to work with local landscaping geniuses at Dixie Yard Works on a feature covering how to care for your beloved plants when the temperatures drop down. They’ve covered everything from roses to ornamental grasses and everything in between. Roses: Once the foliage has

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Giselle Smith

Nov 30, 2020
17 min

GIVING TUESDAY: Elizabethtown Gives

What better day to share our cover feature than Giving Tuesday? After all of the hustle and bustle of shopping this weekend, there is no better time to remember the reason for the season. #GivingTuesday is so much more than an Instagram holiday: It's the day communities come together to give back to those less fortunate. If 2020 has taught us anything, we have learned that everything can change in the blink of an eye. So many of us have so much to be grateful for, and giving

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ECTC: 'Quality Higher Education in Hardin County' + 'Generosity & Education'

Giselle Smith

Nov 12, 2020
4 min

ECTC: 'Quality Higher Education in Hardin County' + 'Generosity & Education'

SO MUCH GOOD IS HAPPENING IN HARDIN COUNTY. This blog feature highlights a local ECTC student, Henry Waters, and tells about his choice to attend Elizabethtown Community & Technical College. Scholarships are such a large part of educating the community: ECTC offers scholarships for a number of programs and degree plans. Many of these scholarships are funded by kind-hearted locals who see the benefit in investing in the education of our community such as Tricia Brackett (Hudso

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Fall Foods to Boost Your Immunity by Raja Wellness

Giselle Smith

Nov 5, 2020
3 min

Fall Foods to Boost Your Immunity by Raja Wellness

Staying healthy is a top priority during the cold winter months especially in today's climate. Local, licensed acupuncturist and owner of Raja Wellness Jenny-Marie Greenough, LAc, RYT. wrote this piece on boosting your immunity when temperatures drop. Read along for wellness tips and a comprehensive list of foods perfect for fall to keep you healthy. The sunny and long days of summer are quickly giving way to the cooler, shorter days of fall. Sept 22nd was the high point of t

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Local Fashion Inspiration: Sweater Weather by Type A Style

Giselle Smith

Nov 5, 2020
4 min

Local Fashion Inspiration: Sweater Weather by Type A Style

Are we even wearing anything else right now? No. Sweaters are one thing we can all agree on. For Issue 5, Elizabethtown fashionista Amanda Burris pulled together a series of looks from some of our favorite local boutiques WITH SWEATERS. All of the best sweaters at our favorite boutiques right now. Scroll through for some gorgeous outfit inspiration. Photos by Susan Butterworth Photographty taken at HIP South. Side note: If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend,

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Giselle Smith

Nov 5, 2020
4 min

Hardin County Christmas

Today is Day 1 of the FINE House & Garden Tree Farm-Themed Holiday Shop, and I'm basically Elf-level excited. It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but it's never to early for some Christmas cheer. Christmas is our favorite time of year at Elizabethtown Lifestyle. We love all things winter: Evergreen everything, holiday colors, and Christmas decorations are no exception. Read along to see how we teamed up with our favorites at FINE House & Garden and Etown Florist who recently deck

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Fall on the Farm: Hinton's Orchard Family Fun & Friendsgiving

Giselle Smith

Oct 31, 2020
9 min

Fall on the Farm: Hinton's Orchard Family Fun & Friendsgiving

Big plans for Halloween?! Hinton's Orchard is open today for the holiday and through Thanksgiving. We were blessed to have Hinton’s Orchard host our Friendsgiving feature this issue and also give us a private tour of the farm. The Hintons are a such a sweet family; shown on the left are Jeremy, Joanna and their children Jacob, Joslyn and Joel. Read on to learn more about Hinton’s and then everything you need for the perfect Friendsgiving—Joanna even shared their recipes for C

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