For our special Home Edition this summer, Fort Thomas Living Magazine asked residents to send in photographs of their front doors-and they delivered! Enjoy these photos showing the variety of architectural styles in our city. All photos provided. Lindsey Lance Karen Orrender Brittney Sparks Cathy Sonnett Christy Reed Megan Abner Sharon Williams MacKnight Erin Cummins... Continue Reading →
In Other Words: Some Thoughts About Home
By Chuck Keller Lately I have been refreshing the interior of our home. Patching holes. Filling cracks. Sanding. Painting. Culling possessions. Upgrading. And that got me to thinking about home. This old house has been in my wife’s family since 1935 so there’s a lot of emotion tied to this place, but does that distinction... Continue Reading →
Shadows of Inverness, the First Golf Club in Fort Thomas
By Robin Gee Golf goes pretty far back in the history of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In fact, one of the earliest golf clubs in the region was in Fort Thomas. Before there was the Highland Country Club, there was Inverness, a nine-hole course that opened in 1900. The club was on 25 acres... Continue Reading →
Walnut Hills Historical Society uncovers neighborhood’s layered history
By Robin Gee When JoAnn Morse and her husband Geoff Sutton moved to Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills neighborhood, they decided to pursue their passion for history. “We both have degrees in history, but we were in business until we retired. But when we moved here, we said to ourselves, ‘Gee, it would be really nice to... Continue Reading →
The Book Nook: Home is Where the Book Is
By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library For the special “Home Issue” of Hyde Park Living, I’ve put together a trio of great “home” related resources that you can take advantage of from the comfort of your own…well you get the idea. Storytime At Home Go to youtube.com@cincylibraryarchive and click on “Playlists” to find hundreds of... Continue Reading →
The Sanctuary Within: Cultivating a Home Yoga Practice
BY ANNA FERGUSON, AUTHOR & YOGA INSTRUCTOR In the modern world, our homes often become extensions of our busy lives—filled with the hum of electronics, the clutter of daily tasks, and the lingering energy of a workday. However, one of the most transformative shifts you can make is viewing your living space not just as... Continue Reading →
My Sidekick and Me: New Kitchen, Old Habits
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC Walking onto your kitchen to find your meatloaf…GONE…or you’re turning around from the kitchen sink to find your dog’s front paws on the counter, is VERY irritating! You may have a few choice words to say out loud or under your breath. BAD DOG!!!! NAUGHTY BOY!!! Now, take... Continue Reading →
Books to Help You Create a Home That You Will Love
By Chris Weber I am the last person to ask about interior design, so when I need help with redoing a room, I usually head to the furniture store. For most people, the desire to create their own space is extremely personal. They want their homes to reflect what they love! While they like other... Continue Reading →
Stepping Inside Peterloon: The Storied Estate with Stories to Tell
By Mary Casey-Sturk, Indian Hill Living Editor From a palatial estate created for the Emery family to an event space that hosts thousands annually, Peterloon is one of the most well-known homes in Cincinnati. Developer John J. Emery’s real estate company worked to revitalize much of downtown following the Great Depression. Among his buildings were... Continue Reading →
Leaving Hyde Park Square: Longtime resident looks back while moving forward
By Robin Gee, Hyde Park Living Editor Looking out on Hyde Park Square from a conference room in the front of his office, realtor and longtime resident Michael Hinckley said he will miss waving at the people walking by. He knows many of them. He sold them a house. Sometimes, later, he helped sell their... Continue Reading →
