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Local denim manufacturer believes Kansas City is poised for revival of...
Article Alan Goforth | Photography Paul Versluis The bustle of workers and hum of sewing machines have long since left the old Kansas City Garment District. At one time, however, garment manufacturing...
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Jasper’s Applecello Cake
Photography Paul Versluis Chef Jasper shares his famous Applecello Cake recipe … a great fall treat using Louisburg Apple Cider, one of Kansas City’s best-known fall treats. JASPER’S APPLECELLO CAKE...
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Joy(ce)
Rooted in the heritage of food Photography Paul Versluis Most people’s first words are “Dada,” “Mommy,” “Mama” or one of the other variants of Mother and Daddy. My first word was “Nani.” My Nani was...
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SISTERCHEFS:
Serve some heritage. Feel the love. Article Lisa Moyer | Photography Paul Versluis Sisters Olga and Carolina Belmonte have a 12-year age gap, but the separation melts away when they get together to...
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Foodtruck Roundup
Food Trucks Offer Gourmet To-Go Article Natalie Fieleke Take the passion of a chef. Add an extra dash of ingenuity. Incorporate carefully sourced high-quality ingredients. Stir together in a tight...
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Home Sweet Home
Building a lifetime of memories Article Kathryn Leo | Photography Paul Versluis Four years ago when this Leawood family was house hunting, they were originally looking for a traditional Colonial-style...
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Leawood Officers Inspire Hope
Article Jenny Wolff | Photography Paul Versluis Leawood Officers Inspire Hope To be a cop, you need to pass a physical ability test. You must be fast, agile and ready to run. That means muscle...
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Red Door Woodfired Grill
Leave your troubles at the door Article Allison Swan | Photography provided Since 2013, Red Door Grill has been known to welcome their guests with the freshest, most flavorful food and excellent...
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Not Home for the Holidays
Article Angela Broockerd | Photography Paul Versluis While the rest of us are gathering around the Thanksgiving table and decking our halls, some of our fellow community members are leaving behind...
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Steps of Faith
Article Adriane Taylor For Billy Brimblecom music has been an essential piece of his existence. It has become a melody played on a continuous loop — giving him comfort during personal storms, opening...
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Holiday Decor Trends
With Megan Gensky Interiors Photography Paul Versluis Megan Mosier is the designer behind Megan Gensky Interiors. After working for Magnolia in Waco, Texas and winning awards while working for a local...
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Holiday Bunch Bowls
Creating a family holiday punch tradition with Cordial Craft Article Brandon Burke | Photography Paul Versluis The holidays grant us with a unique opportunity to bring friends and family together. If...
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Holiday Gift Giving Guide
Photography Janie Jones Enjoy some of our favorite gift picks to inspire you this gift giving season.
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Cold Winter Weather Blues
Keep your skin hydrated with these DIY skincare products Article and Photography Keep your skin hydrated with these DIY skin products Audrey Kuether is a creative director, designer, DIYer, KCTV5 DIY...
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Artisan Kombucha
Article Allison Swan | Photography Paul Versluis Artisan Kombucha is Kansas City’s craft kombucha brewing company with a passion for healthy holistic living. Using organic and local ingredients for...
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Bringing the love of the sea home
This lovely coastal-style house was created based on inspiration from its sea-loving occupants. Photography Paul Versluis When these homeowners decided to build their new home, they knew they wanted...
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Healthy Dinner Party
with Trina Kahl Article Trina Kahl | Photography Anneka DeJong January. It definitely has its unique vibe. Part of it feels like the month of repentance – ate too much, drank too much, spent too much....
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Ampersand Design Studio
Where Color and Pattern Come to Play Article Allison Swan | Photography Sarah Sweeney Ampersand Design Studio is where color and pattern come to play. Morgan Georgie and Carrie Kiefer are not only...
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Art Around Leawood
Article and Photography The mission of Leawood’s Public Art Program is to integrate highly visible art into the Leawood community for the purpose of creating a legacy of works to be enjoyed by current...
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Introducing Tara Kesner
Photography Paul Versluis Tara Kesner is a local artist and active mother and wife who lives in Leawood with her three young daughters and husband, Carmen. She is a graduate of the University of Notre...
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Cleared for takeoff:
Airshare CEO believes “the sky is the limit” for continued industry leadership Article Alan Goforth | Photography Paul Versluis The state of Kansas has been synonymous with aviation since the...
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Lyric Opera
Article Allison Swan | Photography Paul Versluis Lyric Opera of Kansas City has been creating transformational opera experiences for more than 60 years. Lyric Opera currently performs in the heart of...
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At Home with Becky Hillyard
Article Natalie Fieleke Creative Becky Hillyard showcases her love of a neutral color palette, rich textures and workhorse statement pieces that will grow with her family on her lifestyle site, Cella...
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Fixer Upper
Audrey Kuether from the “Oh So Lovely Blog” takes us on a tour of her home Article Audrey Kuether We moved into our 1972 Leawood fixer upper in 2015 and have spent the last few years remodeling and...
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Simplistic Beauty
Article Dana Lapinal | Photography Laad Ford The homeowners were able to combine textile inspiration from all over the world to create this cozy and eclectic space. Warm red kilim and Persian rugs...
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The Makerista
Gwen Hefner is making anything and everything…except dinner Article Allison Swan | Photography Justin Salem Meyer Gwen Hefner, known as the Makerista, is a local influencer with a passion for home and...
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Finding artistic expression in planters
Floral design to increase curb appeal Article Allison Gibeson | Photography provided Designing and creating planters is a method of artistic expression that has become a unique business opportunity...
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True Food Kitchen
A place bringing people together to eat better, feel better, and celebrate a passion for better living Article Allison Swan | Photography provided True Food Kitchen believes delicious dining and...
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Porch 2 Ways
With Prairie Home Design Photography Paul Versluis Erica Krzykowski and design assistant, Angela Wedekind are the masterminds and the creative forces behind Prairie Home Designs. With their attention...
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Hello Spring
Arranging Spring flowers Photography Janie Jones Flower arrangements are the perfect way to freshen up your space and add a pop of color to the room. Learning to arrange flowers is a fun way to add...
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A Kansas City Jewel
VanBrock Offers Exceptional Experience to Clients Article Lisa Moyer | Photography Paul Versluis When your special moments deserve to be celebrated with exceptional jewelry, you can trust the team at...
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Planting a family business
One local nursery has a legacy of helping customers find success with plants Article Allison Gibeson | Photography Paul Versluis In 1965, Ron Nelson found himself in a bit of a predicament at his...
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Dish Beautiful
Article and Photography Lindsey Bishop Clark Leawood Native. Creator. Culinary Storyteller. Home Entertainer. Recipe Developer. Lover. Friend. I’m Lindsey Bishop Clark, the owner and founder of Dish...
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Crudité anyone?
Add fresh produce and a pop of color to your table Article Kasim Hardaway | Photography Paul Versluis Not to be confused with its not-too-distant cousin, charcuterie, crudité highlights fresh...
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Generations of Strength
Article Adriane Taylor | Photography Paul Versluis I don’t believe in angels flying. Angels are little babies. When they come to this world and put their little feeties on this ground, it is up to the...
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She Can Do It
Article Lisa Moyer Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor two months before Nadine arrived in Washington, D.C. that late winter in 1941. In another two months, the cherry blossoms would be in full bloom, a...
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Words of Wisdom
Women in our community inspiring others Article and Photography These women enrich the lives of others through their unique passions and efforts and encourage people to do the same. We sat down with...
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Paella pro tips
Article Riley Cowing | Photography Paul Versluis Chef Jonathan Justus of Black Dirt (formerly of the infamous Justus Drugstore) taught a paella cooking class at Kitchen Studio: Kansas City, the...
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WORKS FOR ME
Perfect workplaces brought to you by the thought-leaders at PURE Workplace Solutions Article Lisa Moyer | Photography Paul Versluis When you love to solve problems as much as Jean-Paul Wong, providing...
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The Ferrari Club of Kansas City
Enjoying the Ride of Close Friends and Beautiful Cars Article Lisa Moyer | Photography Travis Carroll Italian luxury, performance, and design has been epitomized by Ferrari ever since that 125S, 1500...
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Lessons in Life:
Staying Active & Healthy Photography Paul Versluis Marc Erickson Marc Erickson is a busy father of three kids, lawyer and managing partner at Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP, and an avid lover of...
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Sounds Like Freedom
Leawood A-10 Flight Surgeon Serves Country and Touches Lives Article Lisa Moyer On August 6, 1945, a U.S. Navy sailor from Kansas celebrated his 19th birthday aboard the U.S.S. Chevalier. As the ship...
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Craft Beer Buzz
Article Natalie Fieleke Boulevard may have paved the way for craft beer in Kansas City, but now small, independent breweries are popping up all over the metro, bringing an entrepreneurial spirit,...
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Handmade furniture rooted in Tradition
Article Stephanie Klein Sam Unruh doesn’t like rules, and prefers to live a life of his own making. But when he hatched the Unruh Furniture brand out of the confines of his garage, he envisioned a...
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Farm-to-Table Entertaining Al Fresco
Photography Paul Versluis Spending time outdoors and enjoying friends and family over good food and drinks is a great way to usher in summer. This gorgeous farm-to-table dinner is set in the...
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Welcome Home, Baby
Photography Andrea Nigh Photography Nurseries are undoubtedly one of the sweetest spaces to dream up. They are also such an important part of the nesting process for expecting parents. Lanie Draper...
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Must Love Dogs
Family-Focused Dog Training Photography Paul Versluis Must Love Dogs, a dog-training service founded by Corey Engmann, focuses on family involvement and a personalized approach to add fun and...
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The Ripple Effect
Using music to spread hope Article and Photography Will Gurley, a Leawood resident and junior at Kansas City Christian School is making a big impact in our community through music. The You Matter...
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Here, Finley
Certified Therapy Dog Enrolled at Nativity Parish School Article Lisa Moyer | Photography Paul Versluis “Ready to go see your friends at Nativity?” These magic words get Finley’s tail wagging before...
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Designing the kitchen
creating beautiful spaces for culinary endeavors Article Allison Gibeson Each time Katie Ott and Sue Shinneman design a kitchen for clients of Kitchen Studio: Kansas City, they listen to the client’s...
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