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Cayman Islands Trip Winner Lyn Lage: FACES of the South

Meet the big winner of StyleBlueprint's Cayman Islands Trip Giveaway. Lyn Lage says she's never won anything in her life ... until now!

Β· By Heidi Potter
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It’s true. It’s real. It’s not a hoax. Nobody had to wire any money to Nigeria. What are we talking about? The Cayman Islands Trip GiveawayΒ we ran in November 2016, in partnershipΒ with Luxury Cayman Villas, Turkish-T and Apartment Therapy, that so many of you signed up to win. We had a winner alright, and she hails fromΒ Louisville. Out of all those registrants, this longtime loyal StyleBlueprint reader and subscriber won the trip. She learned about it over email and didn’t believe it until she spoke with StyleBlueprint Marketing Director Megan Casey over the phone. It was during this conversation that we learned that this woman’s husband is currently in treatment for lung cancer. Winning the trip was a godsend. Meet our big winner, Lyn Lage, who is also this week’sΒ FACE of the South. Let’s get to know about Lyn and hear about whenΒ extraordinary things happen to ordinary people.

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Lyn Lage, winner of the Cayman Islands Trip GiveawayΒ and today’s FACE of the South

Tell us about when you found out you won the StyleBlueprint Cayman Islands TripΒ Giveaway.

I first got an email from Megan, your Marketing Director, telling me I had won the trip. Really?Β Did I REALLY win? I emailed her back asking for her confirmation before I started packing myΒ bags. In the meantime, I tried my best to verify that everything was official, and I wasn’t beingΒ scammed. She confirmed immediately and I called her. We had the nicest chat, and indeed, sheΒ assured me that it was really real, I had won the trip!

Did you believe it? Did your friends and family believe you?

Believe it? No way! I’veΒ never won anything in my life. I kept it to myself, and after about an hour of doing my dueΒ diligence, I let my husband know that I had won. I’m not so sure he was convinced either. AsΒ for friends and family believing me, I still get those looks that say, β€œPoor Lyn, she really thinksΒ she’s won a trip!”

Have you ever won anything this big in your life?

Nope. Never. As a matter of fact, I can’tΒ think of anything I’ve ever won, big or small. Not even a scratch-off lottery ticket. In addition toΒ the Villa in Cayman, I also won $1,000.00 of merchandise from Turkish-T. I placed my order,Β and it arrived just a few days later. The best box that’s ever been delivered to my front porch!Β Absolutely the most gorgeous towels, bath robe, pillows, blankets and kimonos. I had readΒ about Sue Joyce and Turkish-TΒ on StyleBlueprint, and had fallen in love with her goods, but WOW, it’s special. I mean really special. I can’t thank Sue enough for her generosity.

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How long have you been reading StyleBlueprint? Why do you like reading it?

I’ve been reading StyleBlueprint for about five years. It honestly is one of the first emails I openΒ and read in the morning. I love everything about it … the shops, the fashion, the food, theΒ decorating, the events, the β€œone day trips,” all of it. It’s a quick, easy read, and I enjoy readingΒ about some of my favorite things, and being introduced to people and places around town thatΒ are new to me. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone straight from StyleBlueprint to the webΒ to learn more about the featured story.

When do you plan on going on your trip to the Cayman Islands?

We’re still in the planning stages of our trip to Cayman Island. I can’t think of a better escapeΒ from winter than to go in February. Ann, from Luxury Cayman Villas, has been so gracious toΒ me. She’s given us the flexibility to schedule our visit when it’s convenient for us. Have youΒ looked at these villas? Oh my gosh, it’s like nothing that I’ve ever experienced, nor could everΒ dream of! I don’t care if I eat a bologna sandwich for lunch, I just want to do it on thoseΒ beautiful patios. (Is that what you call it, a patio? It must have a fancier name than that!)

Give us a peek at your agenda. What’s a typical day or week like for you?

My husband was diagnosed with cancer in April, and since then there hasn’t been a typical day orΒ week. It has truly turned our world upside down. The only consistent thing from day to day isΒ morning coffee together at the kitchen table.

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Lyn and her husband Walter

What are someΒ words that describe you?

Simple. Compassionate.

What advice do you treasure?

My favorite is from my mother. β€œAnything worth having isΒ worth waiting for.” She used this advice for everything, from shoes to husbands, and everythingΒ in between. It’s guided me through lots of decisions.

Fill in the blank. You’ll never see me without my __________.

Cute pair of reading glasses. Honestly, I can’t do without them anymore, and I have multipleΒ pairs.

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Where can we find you hanging out around town?

I love antique and consignment shops. My husband and I have downsized, and I really don’tΒ need a thing, but I do enjoy the thrill of the hunt. The Peddlers MallΒ in Middletown is huge, butΒ I’ve found my favorite dealers and can get around pretty quick if I need to. I also likeΒ Consignments Plus in Fern Creek.Β In the spring when the weather is just warming, I grab a latte and head to a garden nursery.Β Wallitsch Nursery is at the top of my list. I can’t pass by Lotsa Pasta without stopping. I may asΒ well get a basket as soon as I walk in the door, because I always need one.

Favorite thing to do in Louisville?

Definitely a day at the races at Churchill Downs. The hats,Β the dresses, the bow ties and juleps … everything about it is fun, and I’m always so proud of myΒ hometown. There’s nothing better than going during Derby week because it feels like I’m part ofΒ the celebration.

Tell us some of your favorite local restaurants.

Uptown Café is my favorite. The food and cocktails are outstanding, and it holds lots and lots ofΒ good memories. I fell in love with Walter there. Havana Rumba is a great casual night out.Β Their Sangria is the best in town, especially on a warm summer evening. Jack’s. Who doesn’tΒ love Jack’s? Consistently good, and always a fun evening. Can I give a shout out to our DinnerΒ Club? Our group has bounced all over town trying new restaurants. We’re the loud table for 10.

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Lyn, Walter and their dog Oliver.

What’s on your personal reading list right now?

Garden and Gun, and The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines.

What are three of your favorite things right now besidesΒ faith, family and friends?

Thank you toΒ Adele Reding PhotographyΒ for the wonderful photos. And happy travels to a very excited and deserving Lyn and Walter!

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Read about more inspiring women in our FACES of the SouthΒ weekly featuresΒ here.

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