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On the cover: Beauty and the Bourbon
Anastacia Greene photographed in front of the bourbon library at Watch Hill Proper wearing a Camilla dress from Rodes for Her.
Photo by Robert Burge
2024 Sophisticated Giving Charity Register
A comprehensive guide to charitable giving in Louisville.
Highlights from the May/June 2024 issue:
A Fresh, Hip Approach
A home in a prominent subdivision is cookie-cutter no more, following a timeless facelift as it passes the quarter-century mark.
Photography: Robert Burge
Text: Bridget Williams
Mr. Congeniality
From galas to greens, Larry Sinclair is set to have a banner May.
As told to Sophisticated Living by Larry Sinclair
Salute to Greatness
Eleven horses pay tribute to the Black Jockeys of the Kentucky Derby.
Text: Bridget Williams
Photos: Tony Bailey
Accomplishing the Impossible
Lindsay Thurman shares her inspirational story of beating the odds and living with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Text & Photos: Lindsay Thurman
Cover Story
Beauty and the Bourbon
Under the captaincy of chef Michael Crouch, Watch Hill Proper's culinary program mirrors the elegant and inviting environs of this American whiskey-lover's mecca.
Text: Bridget Williams
Photo: Robert Burge
The Wow Factor
Residential Designer Britney Boyd Groneck spearheads a transformative makeover of a 1970s-era home.
Text: Bridget Williams
Photos: Katie Leichhardt
Happy Birthday, Taurus & Gemini
Sophisticated Stars
Jupiter, the planet of benevolence, luck, and good fortune, will move from Taurus to Gemini on May 25th, shifting the source of your kismet.
Text: Joy Yascone Elms, MA
Left: David Yurman Gemini Pendant. Available from Davis Jewelers.
A Dark Horse Sees the Light
A celebrated designer and his wife breathe new life into a historic gem in Old Louisville.
Text: Bridget Williams
Photos: Justin Jordan
Society Calendar, Presented by Kentucky Select Properties
Happenings of note in May & June
Celebrations are better when they’re shared! Think beyond a Facebook or Instagram post by commemorating special events in our Sophisticated Celebrations section. Send your high-resolution images with a brief description to bridget@slmag.net.
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Sophisticated Society
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Filson Goes Back to the 80s
Photos by Chad Henle
Red Tie Gala
Photos by Chad Henle
Fillies Ball
Photos by Chad Henle
Speed Ball
Photos by Chad Henle & Frankie Steele
Out of the Blue
Photos by Chad Henle
Hats on for Healing
Photos by Bill Wine
Wish Gala
Photos by Chad Henle
Derby Museum Hat Show
Photos by Bill Wine
Derby Divas
Photos by Chad Henle
SOS Health & Hope Breakfast
Photos by Bill Wine
Celebrating 75
Photos by Chad Henle
Words keep me up at night. Half asleep, half awake, courtesy of the rhythmic snoring of my bulldog just inches from my ear, I float on a murky stream of consciousness, where words from the various stories in progress and the pipeline fall like raindrops in an attempt to find a Tetris-like fit among the others. When they do fall into place, these 'aha' moments are fleeting, and I'm certain it would be easier to hold a full mint julep in my cupped hands than commit these dream-state compositions to paper. So, I awake with the tattered fragments flapping in my mind's eye, hoping to stitch them together into something resembling the scripted symphony audible in my dreams. On multiple occasions, I've tried springing up to commit my thoughts to something tangible, but I frequently find that the perfectly formed compositions are as stuck in my head as the windows in my old house.
Text: Bridget Williams - bridget@slmag.net
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Bridget Williams
A co-founder of the company, Bridget is Editor-In-Chief of both the Lexington and Louisville editions in addition to serving as the editorial director for shared content across all Sophisticated Living issues. Originally intending to become an archaeologist, she transfers her global curiosity into content that takes multiple perspectives into account. When she’s not working or traveling, Bridget serves on the board of the American Lung Association and spoils her two dogs.
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