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Freelance writer with 12 years of professional experience. Clients include HONOLULU Magazine, Hawaii Home + Remodeling Magazine, The Courier-Journal, The Voice-Tribune, LEAD Marketing Agency and Blackletter Group.
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The initial concept of a home decor movie motif for Roger Fristoe and Michael McKinney came to life roughly a decade ago. "I came up with the idea of following a movie theme because that's my work," said Fristoe, a former Courier Journal movie critic who now freelances for Turner Classic Movies.
A beautifully landscaped front yard adds to a home's curb appeal, but landscaping is about much more than aesthetics. A good landscape designer can craft a plan that will not only get the neighbors gawking but that's practical, too. Landscaping that is done correctly will: Create inviting nooks.
Owning a historic home in New Albany, Indiana, wasn't in Colt Sanders's plan but eventually, that's where his house hunt led him. Now he can't imaging being anywhere else. "I really wasn't interested in older houses that much until probably a year before I found this house," he said, explaining that he initially wanted to purchase his grandparents' home on Oak Street in Old Louisville.
Restaurant Reviews
If you're driving to Buck's Restaurant and Bar at night, don't blink or you might miss it.
Alejandro's Mexican food is serving up authentic dishes in Kalihi Valley.
The old Monkey Wrench bar at 1025 Barret Ave. is now home to V-Grits, Addington's vegan southern-style comfort food eatery, and False Idol, an independent brewpub.
Homes
This forever-home in Glenview was custom-built for owners' lifestyle.
When Chris Mack got the gig as Louisville's head basketball coach, it meant one very important thing for his family: Finding a new home.
This penthouse apartment is part museum, part party venue.
Life & Style
Most people wouldn't consider owning a catering business akin to leading a circus, but Deborah Lowery does.
Field Notes explores Honolulu's vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Vinyl Record Enthusiasts.
Growing up in the United States comes with privileges most American children take for granted.
Fashion & Beauty
Holiday
Don't worry about writing new year's resolutions—we've got you covered.
These neighborhood lights go out in 2016.
Windward Mall’s Sixth Annual Pumpkin Carving Festival is on Oct. 25.
Advertorial
When Gabe and Kara Izumi were gifted Gabe's family home for their wedding, naturally, they were thrilled.
Since its opening in 2001, the Queen's Women's Health Center has offered a variety of services, including physical therapy geared specifically to women's health-related diagnoses.
Top-of-the-line security keeps your business safe.
Personal Blog
I moved out of my parents' home 12 years ago. Since then, I've lived in three houses, two townhouses and four apartments.
After being in Louisville, Kentucky, for a couple of weeks, I decided to check out the rental apartment market-just for kicks.
When I was getting ready to move to Colorado Springs, I was told it would be "so easy" to find an apartment to rent, because places were cheap and plentiful.