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Nestled in a secluded corner of the backyard is the hidden treasure of the property: an 8-foot-by-12-foot log cabin homeowner Brett Mann built for his four children when they were younger.

By taking the time to plan everything out during the pre-design phase, they were able to make use of items they already had and feel confident that the house would suit them perfectly once they moved in.

Built in 1961, the 2,864-square-foot limestone-brick estate with four bedrooms and two baths draws from Courtenay Macomber’s fascination with the famous architect Le Corbusier and his modular approach to design.

Matt Morarity preserved the grandeur of the parlor, which already showcased a mosaic-tiled gas fireplace, stained-glass windows, and a 100-year-old grand theater chandelier (one of 15 such period fixtures throughout the house).

Says Tom Myers of Kittle’s Studio, “They’re a great way to add an intense pop of color and texture in a room.”

“When I won my first race, I wasn’t allowed to spray champagne because I was underage. So Dave [Letterman, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing] decided to send me some.”

One interior designer’s secret source of custom Hoosier-made wood furniture.

Geometry, simplified.

How to dress up dark denim, your Mini shoe to buy now, and a limited-edition Naptown Roller Girls tee that will disappear fast.

“When Eli Lilly was 23 years old, he got so bored in the infantry division of the Union Army that he convinced Indiana’s governor to let him start the 18th Indiana Battery.”

But even with these stately features, perhaps the most costly details were the lavish imported fixtures and finishes, such as the dining room’s $24,000 Venini chandelier and silver-leaf ceiling.

“My home is like a little old lady that I have time to take care of now,” the journalist says. Plus, she guides us on a video tour of key features in the space.

Gardening enthusiasts from across the country have toured the estate for years, drawn to its exquisite design and one-of-a-kind plant collection that showcases rare varieties native to Japan and China.

Cute kids’ slippers, wonderfully weird salvage, and free professional styling advice.

Meet the Flockers—Indy’s urban chicken farmers—plus look back on Indy 500 Snake Pit hijinks, the State Fair food romp, and a pair of brew-drenched events.