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Home. So much contained in that little word. Home is our grounding. Our base. Our launchpad. It’s where we start and end each day. And while the particulars look different for each of us, the meaning and value it holds for all of us is undeniable. Author Wendy Wunder said, “The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.” As we thought about our annual Home issue this year, we wanted to showcase ways to make our homes more fun and functional for our readers. These pages are filled with stories to help you do just that! Dive into our cover story by learning how having a backyard pool can provide a wonderful way for quality family time and entertaining. If you’ve been dreaming of a new home, take a tour of a custom-built house with expert realtor Tiffany Allen-Zeuch on page 22. Sometimes clutter and disorganization can keep us from enjoying our home. A great place to start organizing is with our closets. The "Elevate Your Closet" story gives simple tips for how to rearrange your closet to provide greater function. If it’s time for a closet upgrade, flip to page 35 for some special offers from our longtime partner, Closets by Design. Every month, we hear from readers who keep this magazine for longer than just the month labeled on the cover. They say they hold onto it for months as coffee table art or an accessory in their home. We feel proud to create a resource that is valued in our community and strive every month to deliver engaging content. Thanks for letting us be a part of your home!
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POOL PARADISE YOUR NEXT RESORT DESTINATION COULD BE YOUR OWN BACKYARD
A swimming pool is the ultimate luxury for a homeowner, a ticket to paradise in your own backyard. With summer being just a few flips of the calendar away, now is the time to transform your backyard into a relaxing retreat with a custom pool, made to fit your yard and your lifestyle. Are you ready to take the swimming pool plunge? Consider how having your very own swimming pool can make a splash for you and your family.
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Did someone say, ‘pool party?’ Invite your family and neighbors to your place for a dip. Your home becomes the social hub for your kids and their friends when
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DECOMPRESS + DESTRESS There’s nothing more relaxing than lounging poolside. Let the stress float away and see your serene side emerge as you enjoy a shimmery pool winking at you from its spot in the glistening sun. A pool is an open invitation to unwind. All summer is a staycation when you have a pool. You don’t have to travel further than your own backyard to enjoy a resort-like atmosphere. “We just love it,” says Andrea of her family pool. “At night, even when no one’s in the pool, we’ve still got the lights on and the waterfall’s going and we just can’t imagine not having it,” she says with a relaxed sigh. CONTINUED >
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The Johnson-Bakmaz family's pool at night.
“This is definitely our dream pool,” Andrea says. “We kind of went all out with the bubblers and the features, like slides for the kids. As we planned, the Heatwave team’s communication was wonderful. What hooked us is that they took the time to take us to other properties where they had built pools and we were able to see the quality of the workmanship and talk to those owners about their pool experiences,” she adds.
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES Let the experts help you imagine the design possibilities. Modern pools come in all shapes and sizes with features to match your lifestyle: decks, fountains, ledges, stairs and slides. Create a resort just outside your own back door. Andrea found Heatwave Pools to be a trusted source for the enhancement of her family’s property and lifestyle. “Taking care of all of our team members first is critical to everything we do,” says Heatwave Pools Project Manager Austin Thomas. The Heatwave team partners with other professionals in the industry to help homeowners design and plan a beautiful backyard pool project. They bring in experienced and reputable contractors ranging from hardscapers, electricians, tree removal specialists, outdoor audio experts
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Reminiscent of its namesake in England, the posh Kensington of Mason neighborhood is inspired by peaceful gardens and estate homes fit for royalty. WP Land Company, under the direction of CEO Mathew Walker, is building luxury homes with custom floor plans and high-end features in a prime location in Deerfield Township that was featured in HOMEARAMA 2019. Beyond its convenient location, beautiful architecture and hand-picked design features that wow, Kensington’s amenities make this community stand out. Acres of green space, walking trails, an outdoor movie wall and a pool with a bathhouse make this neighborhood truly unique.
With more than twenty years in the real estate business, award-winning Sibcy Cline Realtor Tiffany Allen-Zeuch gives high praise to Kensington and one of its custom builders, WP Land Company. Tiffany knows the northern suburbs of Cincinnati—she grew up here and chooses to raise her own family here. She’s an expert in the north region, focusing her realty career in West Chester, Mason and Liberty Township. Tiffany and Angela Kemp of Sibcy Cline Realtors represent WP Land Company for new construction sales in the Kensington community. “I’ve lived here my whole life and I’ve done this for a long time,” Tiffany says of her realty career. “If I had to choose
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someone to build my house, I would choose WP Land Company. When it comes to the quality and level of service that WP provides, there is no comparison.” From floors to rafters, WP Land Company homes are special. “With the hand-picked customizations, you get exactly what you want,” Tiffany explains. “You get to choose all of the finishes. These homes are designed and built exclusively for you.” The WP Land Company sets the standard for quality materials, skilled workmanship and artistic design. Pour yourself a spot of tea and enjoy a tour of a WP Land Company custom home with Tiffany.
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME: The high-end finishes and custom features of the Kensington of Mason homes by WP Land Company make each home uniquely yours.
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“From floors to rafters, WP Land Company homes are special.”
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PRIVATE PORCH Enjoy outdoor living on a private porch overlooking the sprawling gardens. Custom natural brick floors in a herringbone pattern coordinate with the fireplace, a cottage-style focal point that steals the show from the flat screen television that hangs in its protected spot above the hearth. The new homes built by WP Land Company in Kensington of Mason are built to meet your family’s unique needs. “With a custom home, you can move in and enjoy it right away,” Tiffany says, “no remodeling, no repairs—it’s just what you want.”
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A sneak peek inside the closet of active mom and entrepreneur Keri Tarantino of Leawood, KS reveals a dressing room that rivals celebrity homes in Beverly Hills. But it didn’t come easily. Keri painstakingly planned, designed and curated the space with care. When we first stepped inside, we gasped as our eyes beheld the glory. No detail went unnoticed in this dreamy dressing room. Here are some guiding principles that can be drawn from her exquisite taste and vision. How you organize your closet will of course differ based on the size of your space, the size of your wardrobe, and the kind of life you lead. But applying the guidelines Keri used in her space will result in a much more organized and aesthetically pleasing space.
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Reserve the front and middle of the closet for clothes worn most often. For someone who gets dressed for work each morning at 6 a.m., work clothes should be at the front of the closet. Store lesser-worn items like formal wear and out-of-season clothes toward the back and on the upper shelves. The large mirror and counter with chair provides the perfect spot to select jewelry and finalize finishing outfit touches. While every closet is different, the key here is everything has a home.
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Group clothes by kind first and color second. This ensures quick location of that favorite shirt when it’s needed. Bonus - it’s easy on the eye. Group like with like: Gather belts, sweaters, longsleeve shirts, work pants, dresses, button-down shirts, jeans, shorts, etc., and decide the best place to store each item as a group (e.g., hang pants in the closet, fold and stack sweaters in a bureau). Working with groupings will help you figure out how much space you need and the best way to store each type of item.
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Using space efficiently is important, but keep in mind every good design includes some negative space. For instance, consider adding built-ins on the long wall of your closet but keep the short wall open with a mirror.
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It may seem silly, but when dealing with a small space, little things count. Hanging all clothes the same direction is a no-brainer for continuity in your closet.
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The simplest and fastest way to make a BIG difference in your closet organization is to get matching hangers that go beyond the traditional plastic or wire hangers. And for sure ditch any with paper from the dry cleaner! Here’s a few of our favorite elevated hangers:
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Alternate the way shoes are facing. This ultimately helps fit more on each row and provide a visually appealing way to display those prized possessions. Everyone understands the frustration of searching for that one clutch when rushing out for the evening. Bags benefit from a space all their own. Get clear container storage for small bags and purses so you can locate and access them easily.
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HIDDEN STOR AGE Hidden storage is a game changer in keeping a closet visually clean. Tuck folded clothes behind closed cabinet doors if the space is multipurpose. The floor-to-ceiling built-ins in Keri’s closet contain folded clothes, athleisure and other items she needs as she gets ready each day. Tuck away the least-used items: Use hidden storage and the very top of the closet for outof-season items and stuff only worn a few times a year.
LIGHTING Lighting is everything in a closet. Gone are the days of dim recessed lighting being sufficient. Consider adding a statement lighting fixture like a chandelier or pendant that provides ample bright lighting to your space, no matter how big or small. MAR CH 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WE STC H E STE RA N D L I BE RT Y
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O NLIN E Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year at Lakota Local Schools, including incoming kindergartners, and extends through March 31. Students must be five years old on or before August 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten for the year. Current Lakota preschool students will be automatically registered, unless alternative plans have been communicated. Register online. LakotaOnline.com
T HE BOYS & G IR LS CLUB, WEST C H E ST E R | 6 :30 P M Join the Power of the Purse giving circle at their annual Women’s Day Event, March 7, sponsored by Dr. Kris Titko at The Center for Foot Care. Enjoy the marketplace of woman-owned businesses, featured speaker, drinks, appetizers and their namesake designer purse raffle. Register and purchase tickets online. NorthernCincinnati.Foundation/grants-and-scholarships/power-of-the-purse-women-s-giving-circle M A RC H 9TH - 11TH
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