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:: Contents

NOVEMBER 2014 Volume 28, Issue No. 8

15 –– EDITO R’S LETTER

Happy holidays from the Kansas City At Home family to yours!

17 –– DESIGN D ETAILS

Seasonal Trimmings — An elegant, sparkly holiday scene from Nell Hill’s.

20 –– THE GO OD S

Skip the usual pile of gift cards and give those on your list a local gift that they never knew they wanted.

26 –– MERRY & BR IGHT

This elaborately decorated home showcases every style and color in true holiday fashion.

36 –– REDEFINING THE EMPTY NEST These homeowners embrace the home where they raised a family, updating it with new style to fit their current lifestyle.

46 –– POUR YOURSELF A DRINK When the weather outside is frightful, having a cocktail is so delightful.

53 –– A WA Y WITH WINE

These homeowners have an affinity for wine — and a top-notch place to store it.

65 –– HOMES OF NOTE

A holiday homes tour presented by the Kansas City Symphony Guild, a fundraising event for the KC Symphony.

82 –– C O O K ING SCHOOL

Brittle gets a modern and mouthwatering makeover.

58 –– HO ME F O R THE HO LIDA YS PHOTO BY ROY INMAN

Join Johnson County Young Matrons at the 23rd Annual Home for the Holidays Homes Tour and visit four festively decorated homes.

85 –– ALL ABOUT: NATURAL DECOR Go au naturel with holiday decor this year.

88 –– REMODEL OF THE YEAR AWARDS CELEBRATION

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the winners of our 2014 Remodel of the Year competition.

O N T H E C O V ER:

Ron and Jobi Pierce’s home is inspiring in decorations that cover every style and color out there, including the glowing antique tree in the dining room.

92 –– DESIGN REWIND

We’re taking a look back at design trends throughout the last 28 years. Here’s a flashback to 1987.

95 –– MA RK ETPLACE

A reference guide to help you find our advertisers.

PHOTO BY MATT KOCOUREK

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:: Editor’s Letter

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Happy Holidays from the Kansas City At Home family to yours

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:: Design Details

Text by Brooke McGrath Photo by Bob Greenspan

SEASONAL TRIMMINGS When it comes to holiday decorating, people are often inspired by high-fashion store windows, popular movies, culture and technology. Don’t be surprised to find ornaments and decor inspired by The Great Gatsby (1920s fashion, fur and fringe) and Disney’s Frozen (blue color palette and icicles). Others, however, appreciate the beauty of traditional colors and decor. This vignette at Nell Hill’s showcases red berries, frosted holly leaves and pinecones (natural holiday decor is popular this year); large wooden dove finials; and red, gold and diamond/pearl-encrusted ornaments — all wrapped in ribbons of red, silver and burlap. Whatever your preference, you’ll find a smattering of styles and accessories in this holiday issue.

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H O L I DA Y G IFT GUI DE – K EE P SA K E E DITION Skip the usual pile of gift cards and give those on your list a local gift that they never knew they wanted — mugs they can’t wait to show off in the office, a vase they’ll display all year or jewelry that captures their personality.

SASSY SAYINGS Add a little fun to a sofa or bed with a pillow that expresses personality. Choose from sassy sayings such as “The Good Life,” “Ooh La La” or “Stop Whining.” $64 and up. 816.523.0020 or jadorehome.com

SEASONAL SCENTS They say memories are linked closest to smell, so extend the holidays with the gift of luxuriously scented candles. Choose from scents such as “Fireside Pumpkin,” “Lemon Sugar Cookie,” “White Fur” and “Holiday.” $23.50. 816.931.6940 or trappandcompany.com

GARDENING MADE EASY Treat the gardener in your life to the gift of comfort. These Arno Secateurs cutting tools, originally from the Auvergne region of France, come with a soft leather handle cover and a sleek carrying case. $60. 816.361.2128 or georgelifestyle.com

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:: The Goods

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PICTURE-PERFECT LANTERNS Display an old-fashioned lantern on its own or give it extra oomph by adding candles, creating a terrarium or using it to display other keepsakes. $136. 913.829.3365 or pictureperfectinteriors.net

STATE PRIDE Show your state pride with a Kansas or Missouri mug that’s sure to start a conversation. Use the ceramic mug to drink your morning coffee or use it to display office supplies. $9 each. 816.800.0990 or raygunsite.com

SERVING ART Serve your guests in style thanks to this clever artist’s palette serving tray. The knife is even shaped like a paintbrush — perfect for spreading artisanal cheeses.

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A TRIBUTE TO THE PLAZA “This ornament captures, for me, the essence of the Plaza I love: beautifully lit, sparkling with snow and most memorable at the holidays,” says Debra Nielsen, keepsake ornament artist. $14.95. hallmark.com

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PRAYER TOWERS Tuck a wish, memory or resolution inside these towers for safekeeping. Each one-of-a-kind clay tower is designed by artist Ed Byer and available in three heights (6, 9 or 12 inches tall). $70, $120 and $220. 913.906.9352 or tallulahbelles.com

SWEET PACKAGES Some art is meant to be temporary, and that’s okay, especially when it comes to the chocolates from local chocolatier Christopher Elbow.

Create a personal assortment or give a gift that includes a variety box, drinking chocolate, chocolate bars, toffee, chocolate-covered nuts and Fleur de Sel turtles. $85, holiday gift box (shown); $125, luxury gift box.

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HANDLE WITH CARE Add a decorative touch to a mantel or desk with a graphite sculpture. Give a hand or another shape designed by Agelio Batle. $68. 913.831.0831 or asiaticakc.com

MUSEUM ART Bring a piece of Kansas City home with this replica of the 17th-century earthenware Owl Jug in The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Burnap Collection. Local artist Irma Starr created a replica of the original slipware jug; molds of that replica are sold at the Museum store. $50. 816.751.1278 or museumstore.nelson-atkins.org

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:: The Goods

WRIST CANDY Have fun with formalwear thanks to these whimsical Jan Leslie cuff links. Choose the “penguin” to dress up a tuxedo, “knock on wood” (shown) for a touch of luck or the “gorilla” to encourage monkey-ing around. $395-$595.

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DESIGNER NECKWEAR Give a gift that never goes out of style. The 18-carat yellow gold engraved initial necklace is perfect to celebrate a new addition to the family, a milestone birthday or name change. $525. 816.531.5800 or tivol.com

STYLISHLY TELLING TIME Take a cue from President Obama and give the man in your life a vintage watch. Choose pocket watches, metals or sporty designs from some of the most recognizable names in the time-telling business. Availability and prices change daily. $165 and up. 816.420.9085 or coolvintagewatches.com

STYLIN’ & PROFILIN’ A favorite of actor and KC native Jason Sudeikis, the Baldwin hat is a stylish way to represent your favorite city. Available in wool, canvas or twill, the hat was designed by owner Matt Baldwin. $42. 913.312.2375 or baldwindenim.com

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Story by Brooke McGrath Photos by Matt Kocourek Location: Overland Park

Merry & Bright

This elaborately decorated home showcases every style and color in true holiday fashion.

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For many, Thanksgiving is a day of rest, after a big

with the rest placed strategically throughout the home.

turkey-and-pie-filled dinner. But for the Pierce family, it’s

But it is just one of many traditions and personalized

the day they kick off the Christmas season, pulling out

decorations that you’ll find in Ron and Jobi Pierce’s

tubs full of decorations and vying for gold in the family’s

home, so many that they built a Christmas storage

annual gingerbread house-decorating competition.

room just to house everything.

The winning gingerbread house is displayed on the

“I buy decorations that I fall in love with and find

coffee table for all to see during the holiday season,

a way to incorporate them into a room,” Jobi says. “I

Far left: A classic, colorful Charlie Brown Christmas tree tops a soft blue chest that Jobi happened upon at Mission Road Antique Mall.

Left: This space is aglow in hints of bronze that radiate from a few simple strands of tree lights and the chandelier from Wilson Lighting adorned with black and gold ornaments.

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guess that’s why I decorate every room in the house. It allows me to use a variety of colors and styles. It also allows me to keep shopping/hunting for new items, which is the best part.” Each room has a well-styled tree, with neatly wrapped packages underneath, and features a different

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memories and stories to share.

The dining room, in all of its greenstriped glory, is elegantly put on display by a tree that Jobi found at an antique store in Leawood. Styled with ornaments and feathers, the decor complements the table’s centerpiece, with ornaments, decorative balls, real and artificial greenery, pinecones and sticks from the lot across the street. A strand of battery-operated lights gives it a glow at night.

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decorated space of them all. The 11-foottall live concolor fir succulent is annually purchased in Wichita from Treetop Nursery, a place she was told has an exclusive contract with a New Mexico farmer.

Above: The tabletop under the main staircase is a magnet for sentimental decor. Jobi’s grandma, who passed away in August 2013, hand-painted a green ceramic tree that she remembers decorating as a child. “Gram” was also a fierce competitor in the gingerbread-house decorating competition. “So much of the Christmas season reminds me of her,” Jobi says. Ron’s gingerbread house from last year’s competition sits in front, with dog-toy stuffing and fishing line cleverly used to make smoke billowing from the chimney.

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“I love the unique look of it, but the main reason we get it is because it’s a succulent,” she says. “They build a 2-by4 stand for it at the nursery; we bring it home, stand it up and decorate it. It doesn’t drop needles, and it never has to be watered.”

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Cozy in its grass cloth wallcovering with gas fireplace, the great room exudes a traditional feel during the holidays as well as year-round. But decorative throw pillows change with the season.

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The white artificial Christmas tree stands out in vibrant pink, green, blue, orange, purple and pink, as does the stair banister garland — but it smells way better. “I love the smell of fresh evergreens,” Jobi adds. All garland on the mantels and banisters, as well as around exterior doors, is real.

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Ron is tasked with delicately (and properly) wrapping

Through an arched walkway, the adult space

the lights around each branch, a time-consuming but

immediately transitions into a colorful, kid-friendly

important job. The garland on the mantel, the

atmosphere. Welcome to the all-in-one hearth room,

most challenging to decorate, also is real (with a little

breakfast nook and kitchen area. The whimsical white

extra oomph from some artificial sprigs) — and

tree, a birthday gift to Jobi 10 years ago, proudly

jam-packed with accessories and ornaments until

stands by the back staircase in between the hearth

Jobi’s satisfied with the look. For added holiday spirit,

room and kitchen. It’s packed full of colorful ornaments

they’ll set the player piano to play Christmas music.

and sprigs, and is Ron’s favorite out of the bunch. Its

The stocking holders have attached picture frames for Santa’s benefit, while coffee tables and countertops constantly display fresh flowers like poinsettias and Amaryllis, which is included in a flower bouquet that Ron buys for Jobi’s birthday every December.

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exuberance — and eclectic overall style — matches

The stockings, hung on the mantel in the hearth

that of the holiday kitchen decor, where antiques and

room with care, represent each member of the family,

sentimental pieces abound: The antique Santa in the

as well as pets: daughters Payton, 16, and Emerson,

window belonged to Jobi’s dad, Mike; the Krinkle tree,

14; Lola and Eleanor, long-haired dachshunds; and

years’ worth of collecting, is 14-year-old Emerson’s

Penelope, Bertie and Silvia, the cats of the house. They

favorite; a Christmas elf dish towel that was handmade

keep their shape with tissue paper until Santa fills them

by Ron’s 90-year-old aunt Dorothy; and a vintage

with goodies on Christmas Eve. Upstairs, the girls’

ornament wreath that hangs above the kitchen sink.

room is dainty in pink stripes and subtle holiday style.

The kitchen caters many home-cooked meals by Ron, with help from Emerson, and delicious baked goods from Jobi to neighbors and friends during the holidays.

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Above: The butter-yellow walls of the transitional breakfast nook pairs well with the blue geometric rug that Jobi purchased through One Kings Lane. Subtle holiday touches include artificial evergreen and ornaments on the chandelier and festive placemats on the table, while a large window wall calls attention to falling snow.

This year, additions include Ally, 14, one of

exchange between the girls.

Emerson’s friends whose parents moved to Texas,

“On Christmas day, the house is a giant mess,

and her cat, Cali. They’ll each get their own stocking.

with gift wrap and ribbons, pet toys and other new

As for Ron, his office will become home to a small

items, but it is by far my favorite day of the year,”

tree adorned with ornaments he made as a little boy.

Jobi says. “We stay in our pajamas all day and spend

On Christmas Eve, the family will open a few

the day together as a family. Last year, we actually

gifts — one that includes new pajamas for the whole

outlawed all social media for a good part of the day,

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Redefining Empty Nest THE

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Chuck and Anna Naylor embrace the home where they raised a family, updating it with new style to fit their current lifestyle.

Story by Kimberly Winter Stern Photos by Matt Kocourek Location: South Leawood

Jake Schloegel has seen it before — the syndrome he dubs “the empty-nester thing.”

“It’s that moment when a couple realizes the home where they raised their family no longer suits their lifestyle,” says Jake, owner of Schloegel Design Remodel of Kansas City. “People think they need to sell the house and downsize, but what they probably need to do is right-size their current residence.”

Jake, whose company has weathered recessions, housing market crashes and changes in approaches to remodeling for 34 years, notes that most people invest in three homes during their lifetime: the starter, the family and the empty nest.

“After the kids are grown and vacate the house, many homeowners head for a villa,” he says. “However, I’m seeing more and more people stay put and re-evaluate their living space and see if it can somehow be reinvented.”

Chuck and Anna Naylor fit Jake’s empty-nester profile.

The couple lives in a 3,800-square-foot house they bought in 1995, a home that has received updates over the years, small projects to address needs as they raised their four children who now range in age from 18–26. “Initially we finished the basement,” Chuck says. “We wanted a room where the kids could gather with friends, away from the main living area.”

The Naylors are the fifth owners of the home, which was built in 1984 and, according to Anna, had a less-than-ideal The Naylors gave the hearth room’s ceiling box beams a refresh and painted the walls a striking green. The limestone fireplace is a focal point in the room that is now loaded with panache and personality.

arrangement. “The house has terrific bones, but the layout was choppy, there was a sunken breakfast area off the kitchen, and the room that is now the great room was

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paneled and closed off,” she says. “It wasn’t favorable to our sprawling family.”

Over the years, Chuck and Anna kept chipping away at their remodel to-do list, embarking on efforts to reconfigure the home to complement their lifestyle. Finally, in the mid-2000s, the Naylors decided to put down the anchor and get serious about staying. “Like a lot of our friends, we considered building a big house,” Chuck says. “But we love South Leawood, where we’ve lived for 30 years, and our neighbors and neighborhood; we didn’t want to leave.”

The Naylors installed a pool, redid the deck and knocked down a pesky wall that separated the kitchen from the rest of the main level. “We realized that instead of moving, we wanted to stay,” Anna laughs. “And then, in 2012, we started evaluating a major overhaul.”

Enter Jake, a longtime friend of the Naylors whom the couple hired to guide them through the daunting remodel process. First item on their wish list: Transform the first level’s claustrophobic, poorly proportioned floor plan into a functional, airy space to accommodate family get-togethers, frequent houseguests and the Naylors’ penchant for entertaining a large network of friends.

“We removed a major structural wall between the kitchen and great room, 18 feet total,” Jake says. “The kitchen was reformatted, and the peninsula island was replaced with a large island conducive to meal preparation.”

And that was the beginning of the Naylors’ main-level reawakening. The once-compartmentalized house was opened and flooded with light. The kitchen’s dated honey oak floors were replaced with new hardwoods, and original floors throughout the remainder of the 2,000-square-foot space were stained to match. Clunky cabinets were removed and replaced with custom cabinetry from British Traditions, and Calacatta Gold marble was installed on countertops for a sleek, modern ambience. Thermador appliances, including a

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The Naylors’ once-cramped main level was opened to create an efficient flow for frequent gatherings of family and friends.

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six-burner gas range, were added to enhance Anna’s cooking and cleanup.

Perhaps the pièce de résistance in the kitchen and breakfast room is the bold black and cream paisley wallpaper that Anna chose, which lends the space an unusual character.

“I didn’t want to paint the walls,” says Anna, who worked with Jake’s wife, Debby, of Schloegel Decorating Resource.

“I was confident with this pattern.”

Box-beamed ceilings in the great room were stained and glazed to infuse the space with a rich, elegant charm.

Walls were given a fresh coat of luxe-green paint that punched up the room’s vibe and showcases the limestone fireplace that received a makeover during one of the Naylors’ previous remodeling projects.

An underutilized bar space off the great room was refreshed with mosaic Carrara marble tile, while refrigerator drawers were installed to hold sodas, beer and other beverages. The Naylors added a small wine refrigerator and updated cabinets for glassware storage. “This is a great example of a space that

Far left: A bold black and cream paisley patterned wallpaper anchors the Naylors’ kitchen and breakfast room. An antique French farm table that Anna found at Rooms That Bloom can seat a large group.

Above: Form meets function and character in the kitchen, where the large work island accommodates meal preparation and frequent entertaining.

Left: Once an inefficient wet bar, the Naylors revived this space with an interesting mix of materials and patterns, choosing a bold matte black for cabinets and drawers.

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wasn’t very practical,” Chuck says. “All it needed was a little re-imagination.”

The once-lackluster library was re-engineered as a distinctive masculine space outfitted with comfortable chairs and tasteful sports memorabilia. “The black walls really work in this room,” Anna says. “It adds an element of surprise.”

The Naylors agree that turning the tables and working on a professional level with a friend doesn’t always go according to plan, but the relationship with Jake and his crew, including project manager Gabe Chiu, was seamless. “Jake and his team had this job completed to the day he promised it,” Chuck says.

“Communication couldn’t have been better, and the quality of the remodel speaks for itself.”

The Naylors are thrilled they decided to remain in a home that has sentimental family roots but simply needed a bit of inspirational TLC to redirect its agreeable personality. “The result is fantastic,” Chuck says. “This is the home we always wanted.

And now that our family is grown, we’ve redesigned it to fit the next phase of our life.”

For the Naylors, the heart of their inviting and warm, new home is when they welcome family and friends for parties and impromptu barbecues. “Now our space is a true reflection of us and our lifestyle,” Anna says. “It’s a home we can grow into.”

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A statement chandelier from Nell Hill’s is the centerpiece of a sophisticated and unexpected masculine retreat for Chuck.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOUR

5013 W. 146th St.

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Highlands Creek

14620 Nieman Road

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Deerbrook

PHOTOS BY ROY INMAN

11611 W. 164th Court

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Mills Farm

15520 Kessler St.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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Wilshire Farms

9:30 am - 8:00 pm

Tour 4 extraordinary homes in southern Johnson County

Tour Tickets:

$20 IN ADVANCE

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$25 AT THE DOOR

Tickets are available at most local Hen House, HyVee and Price Chopper grocery stores Nov. 1st-18th or at the door the day of the event.

Visit www.jcym.net to find outlet locations and to purchase tickets online.

ANNUAL BOUTIQUE

featuring many unique vendors and a new expanded venue

Boutique Location: RITZ CHARLES 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park, Kansas Tuesday, Nov. 18: Noon - 10:00 pm

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FREE ADMISSION

Wine, Women and Wishes ● Nov. 18: 6:00 - 9:00 pm ● Individual tickets: $25 Wine Tasting, cooking & decorating demonstrations, two style shows, silent auction and power shopping at the Boutique Go to www.jcym.net for ticket purchase information PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT JOHNSON COUNTY YOUNG MATRONS’ PHILANTHROPIES

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Pour Yourself A

Drink

When the weather outside is frightful, having a cocktail is so delightful.

To accommodate, we’ve culled the ranks of our genius mixologists. Behold, six holiday drinks to thoroughly quench and, above all, warm your heart for the season ahead. Cheers!

Text by Gloria Gale

Photos by Matt Kocourek

JULEP Scott Tipton: Curator of Cocktails Harkening back when Petticoat Lane in ole KC was a reality, Scott decided to revive the memory with his version of times past. Scott, voted one of the top 10 mixologists to watch by the Beverage Media Group (2012), is passionate about assisting Julep, Westport’s own cocktail hideaway, with their bar program. He also owns and operates Liquid Minded Concepts, a craft beverage consulting company for those who want to tweak their crafting skills.

Petticoat Lane: 1 oz Laird’s apple brandy 1 oz Rittenhouse rye whiskey barspoon St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram barspoon sugarplum syrup Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; stir for 15 seconds, strain over fresh ice into double old-fashioned glass.

Garnish with flamed orange zest and miniature candy cane. For the sugarplum syrup, add equal parts turbinado sugar and water to saucepan, along with dried fruits (apricots, figs, plums) and spices (allspice, clove, cinnamon). Simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes.

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THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT Paige Unger: Cocktail Queen In this town, Paige’s reputation precedes her. Perfecting drinks demonstrating strong culinary backbone is her gig (garnering awards along the way). As bar manager at the venerable American Restaurant, Paige takes over Willie Grandison’s position after his 40-year tenure. Big shoes to fill, but this Queen rules. She toasts us with her version of eggnog.

Eggnog: 1 c whole milk ¼ c heavy cream ⅓ c sugar 3 fresh, large eggs ¼ high-quality spiced rum Fresh-grated cinnamon, clove and nutmeg to taste Whisk egg yolks until they lighten in flavor.

Gradually add sugar until dissolved. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring milk and cream to a boil. Stir occasionally. Once milk is boiling, remove immediately from heat and slowly add the warm milk mixture to the whipped egg yolks and sugar mixture to temper. Return the mix to the medium saucepan and bring to 160 degrees. Remove from heat and let chill. Once the mixture is chilled, add spiced rum. Grate fresh nutmeg, clove and cinnamon to taste. Add spices and rum last so their flavors shine through. If you want to take the extra step, save your egg whites and whip them with a teaspoon of sugar until soft peaks are formed. Add this very last to the eggnog to give it a bit more texture.

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Blackberry Crush:

Shawn Larson: Stirred, Never Shaken Shawn is a true people person. “That’s one of the advantages of my position. I love the atmosphere and getting to talk with people, locals and out-of-towners.” It’s all about having a great time at RA, a tingling place to heighten then drink your spirits. If people ask, he’s all about making suggestions for those with discerning palates and other assorted liberals who are game to try something new.

Shawn admits his most challenging drink is the bartender’s mojito.

Regardless, he’s still a good muddler.

3 blackberries, muddled 1 ½ oz Hendricks gin ¼ oz Domanine de Canton ½ oz Ocean Spray cranberry juice 1 oz sour mix Into a double old-fashioned glass, muddle the blackberries. Combine all ingredients, add ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.

Strain, top with splash of soda water and two blackberries.

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VOLTAIRE Ryan Miller: Skillful Bar Man Ryan is a softy, confessing, “The holidays are about togetherness.” He gets plenty of acclaim as the bar man extraordinaire at edgy Voltaire. Meanwhile, when he’s not on the clock, “I really enjoy having friends and family over during the colder months to look back on the year and reminisce. What’s better than beverages already prepped and ready for your guests?”

He’s a stickler for fine ingredients and makes sure mixings are up to his standards. We present his festive party punch.

Party with a Punch: 4-6 lemons 1 c demerara, turbinado or any other raw sugar 1 750 ml bottle of Calvados (suggestion, Berneroy VSOP) 1 c Barbados rum (suggestion, 5-year offering from Plantation) ½ c rainwater Madeira (suggestion, Broadbent) 2 oz cranberry syrup* 2 bags ginger tea 2 bags Earl Grey tea Fresh nutmeg Cinnamon stick, cloves, water Day-ahead prep: Fill a punch bowl with water and freeze. Peel lemons and cover with sugar. Muddle mixture and let sugars dissolve into the lemon oil.

Day of: Brew all tea bags in boiling water. Juice lemons, strain. Pour the lemon juice into a bowl of lemon oil mixture to dissolve all of the sugars.

Stir well. Pour lemon mixture into a sealable container. Add cranberry syrup. *In a small saucepan, simmer 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup fresh cranberries and one cinnamon stick.

Press the berries with the back of a spoon to help incorporate the tart goodness. At the hint of a boil, remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain off the solids, bottle alcoholic ingredients and refrigerate. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients and pour in the brewed tea.

Taste and adjust accordingly.

Take bowl out of the freezer, turn it upside down and loosen the artful ‘cube’ from its mold. Place cube in the center of your favorite punch bowl. Remove your punch patch from the refrigerator and gently pour over ice. Garnish with cloves, nutmeg and any other festive spice/fruit wheel you wish.

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COCOBOLOS Jeff Lichtenberger: Art of the Crafter The bar is Jeff’s lab. Drawing on years of experience, he gets a kick out of mixing at CocoBolos. It’s one thing to serve up the tried and true, but Jeff, like his mixologist peers, riffs on how to concoct a drink with a unique twist.

He is happiest showcasing the power of his inquisitive mind and nimble hands. Using his bar staff as a sounding board, he’s not afraid to take suggestions. For this, he’s taking us south of the border with his Leche de Arroz, or milk of rice.

Leche de Arroz: 2 oz Horchata (recipe online) ½ oz Suerte Reposado Mexican or regular cola Mix ingredients together and pour over ice. Garnish with grated nutmeg, ground espresso beans and a caramel stick.

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HOTEL SORELLA Kenny Cohrs: Master Barkeep Drinks at Bar Rosso are an experience. Atop Hotel Sorella’s bird’s-eye view of the Plaza, bartender Kenny is building a heady mix of spice with a generous scoop of hospitality. Borrowing inspiration from sea breezes with a West Indies vibe, he’s mixed Spiced Tabanca. You’re in very good hands as he focuses his attention to detail with skill and style.

Spiced Tabanca: 1 oz Plantation dark rum ½ oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram ½ oz Apple Jack ½ oz house-made cinnamon cordial ½ oz fresh-squeezed orange juice 1 dash Angostura bitters Combine ingredients, add ice and shake in a cocktail shaker. Double strain and pour into martini glass; garnish with nutmeg.

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There’s a rustic elegance to the Barnds’ excavated cozy wine cellar.

A Way with Wine

These homeowners have an affinity for wine — and a top-notch place to store it.

The entrance is located in the lower-level living room — it’s an unexpected hidden gem for first-time guests.

Story by Miun Gleeson Photos by James Maidhof Location: Mission Hills

Ron Barnds is a wine connoisseur who knows the basics — like how wine simply ages better in a big bottle — and is a seasoned host who loves entertaining and believes in the simple idea that “wine should be drank in your lifetime.”

His appreciation of French wine (“I like a big, heavy wine”) and keen knowledge explains how he had amassed 1,000 bottles of wine before the 13-foot hole was even excavated to begin construction on the wine cellar in his home.

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like: 1,200 bottles of standard-sized 750 ml bottles, 600 magnums and probably 90-100 smaller liter/big presentation bottles. But this is purely hypothetical. “I like to buy wine, so you don’t want it ever full, and you can change things up,” he adds.

Located underneath the kitchen, the cellar features 10-foot natural wood ceilings, with can lighting overhead that illuminates the space.

Designed by Ron and his wife, Laurie, the project took three months, with the goal to create an inviting space. Ron, who owns a facility management company and likes to “remodel, build, take things and fix them,” has extended his business philosophy into the overall design aesthetic of the 24-by-12-foot-wide cellar. The space called for some discerning design decisions that are faithful to this personal vision. “I like archways, round corners, and I like things natural — my house is all stone, brick and cedar,” he says.

The result is a seamless blend of textures, prominently featuring heart redwood custom cabinetry that neatly houses and displays the massive wine collection. The floor is paved with Kansas flagstone, and the wall comprises recycled white oak barnwood from Excelsior Springs. There’s even a historic nod to the 1938 home in the cellar, with one wall featuring the exposed limestone foundation of the original house. It was power-washed, tuck-pointed and

Above: Defined curves and arches in the custom cabinetry soften the space, and are a favorite detail of Ron’s.

Left: Whimsical, colorful artwork pop against the neutral granite and barnwood backdrop, though the numerous bottles of expensive wine steal the show.

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sealed. A brick ledge set in a herringbone pattern and

underground space to be a peaceful retreat. “I go

a slender stretch of granite outlining the wine storage

there 4–5 times a week to meditate,” he says.

marries both classic and modern sensibilities.

Ron briefly considered — but just as quickly

Amid the natural and warm tones, there’s a whimsical

dismissed — the idea of an inventory system for his

touch in the cellar with a colorful painting of two fish.

impressive wine collection. That is, until he realized

Made by an artist in St. Lucia (who he met when on

that ignorance really can be bliss. “I don’t want to

vacation there), the red “double fish painting” took some

know what we drink!” he says. Ultimately, at 56, he

time (about six months) and persistence (he calls it coaxing).

finds the beauty of wine lies not just in collecting but

While the cellar mostly serves as storage for the

in a form of consumption that generously shares the

time being, Ron hopes to eventually add some seating

wealth. “I can’t drink all the wine, but I can have fun

to the space. In the meantime, he’s found the

giving it away,” he says.

Ron’s Tips for Entertaining with Wine:

• Everybody wants something different when it comes to wine.

Have a good variety on hand: pinots, cabs and burgundy wines.

• Make sure wines are all open and allow ample time for breathing.

• Restock often! Ron restocks every other Sunday.

• Keep the wine collection novel and interesting for future entertaining. He says a riddling rack is one way to display new bottles, but make sure to give them the occasional turn.

• Wine is a good go-to for host/hostess gifts. Ron always takes three wines, typically one white and two reds.

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DISPLAYING HOLIDAY SPIRIT

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In true holiday fashion, seven local homes on tour will provide plenty of ideas and advice — from homeowners, florists and designers — on how to decorate every inch of your home in your preferred style for the upcoming holiday season. Leave guests in awe of your impeccable entertaining and design skills.

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23rd ANNUAL HOMES TOUR WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19, 2014

Text by:

JUDY SMITH Photos by:

ROY INMAN Exterior photos are of homes featured on the 2014 tour.

Interior photos are of homes featured on the 2013 tour.

The designers from 2013 were Celebrating Home, Craig Sole Designs, Dave Brundage, Divine Decor KC, KC Surroundings, My Favorite Things, Pottery Barn and StickSisters.

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HOME

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“Women Serving and Supporting the Community”

Johnson County Young Matrons has had the great fortune of hosting the Home for the Holidays Homes Tour for 23 years.

“JCYM has a 53-year tradition of serving Johnson County through handson volunteer activities and fundraising efforts,” says Dianne Seltzer, JCYM president. “We distribute 100 percent of our profits to our philanthropies and JCYM scholarship recipients. The homes tour, boutique and special event, Wine, Women and Wishes, are our main fundraisers. We are grateful to the homeowners, designers and underwriters for their contributions and to the individuals who purchase tickets, shop at the boutique and attend the special event.”

Tour co-chairmen Kathy Hood and Annette Burnsides have selected four beautiful homes to showcase on this year’s tour. “We are so thankful to have found such lovely homes and homeowners,” Annette says. “The commitment

TOUR TICKETS Available November 1–18

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necessary to prepare a home for this tour is huge, and we sincerely appreciate all the time and effort given by the homeowners. Their willingness to open their homes to the entire community is a shining example of their desire to support their community through our philanthropies.”

This year’s lineup includes four homes in four different communities. Those communities include Wilshire Farms, Mills Farm, Deerbrook and Highlands Creek. Each of the homes has its own style. One home is styled like an Aspen Lodge, one is transitional/contemporary, and the last two homes are traditional but depart from one another in their unique decor. “We believe those attending will declare ‘That is my favorite!’ after seeing each home,” Annette says.

ANNUAL BOUTIQUE November 18, Noon–10 p.m.

November 19, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Ritz Charles 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park, Kan. Featuring many unique vendors.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Each home has been paired with a designer and tablescape company for a professionally decorated look. There are both new and returning designers who will be using traditional holiday decor and the newest trends in holiday design.

Regardless of your preferred style, you will leave the tour eager to start your own holiday decorating.

Don’t forget to stop by the free two-day boutique at the Ritz Charles on Tuesday Nov. 18 from noon–10 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. You will find more than 50 vendors representing shops and boutiques from around the metro area. Not only do you have a one-stop shopping opportunity but you also can feel good that 20 percent of your purchase benefits JCYM’s philanthropies. Wine, Women and Wishes, an exciting girls’ night out special event, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Ritz Charles from 6–9 p.m. It will showcase wine tasting with light appetizers, pampering beauty, fun, a silent auction and exciting surprises — all to benefit JCYM’s six local charities. Tickets are on sale at jcym.net for the Wine, Women and Wishes event and the homes tour.

JCYM Philanthropies

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Designer/Tablescape Designer: Nancy Davidson, StickSisters

5013 W. 146 TH ST. • OVERLAND PARK, KS 66224

“This Highland Creek home will be decorated in a rustic chic style that our design clients and shop customers have come to love. We will put our stamp on the home with a mix of natural textures, just enough sparkle and holiday touches that will inspire tourgoers to make their own homes ready for the season.”

Highlands Creek This Country French exterior is warm and

curved sofa and chairs in front of a traditional

welcoming to passers-by, with its gracious

fireplace with a dark wood mantel. A large,

stone columns, wood and leaded glass doors,

open space that includes an inviting hearth

transom above and large planters.

room and a spacious kitchen offers all the

Inside, the wide-plank dark wood floors

amenities that a homemaker could desire.

set the tone for the striking traditional home.

The hearth room has large rustic floor tiles, a

Rich tones of red, brown and gold are found

fireplace, game area and comfortable couch.

in the foyer and dining room rugs as well

Doors on both sides of the kitchen open

as in upholstered pieces in the living room.

to a large stone patio and lanai, equipped

The classic open dining room has subdued

with a rustic stone fireplace, stucco walls,

damask wallpaper, with a large hutch nestled

an outdoor grill and a bar with a full kitchen.

in an alcove. An elegant iron and glass

Off the kitchen is a multipurpose laundry

chandelier spotlights the wrought iron

room, craft center and office as well as a

filigree staircase.

powder room with jeweled faux walls.

Splashes of copper are found in the

While ascending to the second level, a

elegant master bedroom suite, a true

magnificent stone wall catches the eye. This

sanctuary with its serene faux swirl-painted

wall has been built around a beautiful

walls and dramatic coffered ceiling with

beveled mirror, which was framed after the

faux tissue paint in pewter, light blue,

wall was built. Upstairs is a teenager’s

copper and silver. A comfortable seating area

paradise, including a bonus room and

with fireplace warms the room. The master

bedrooms that reflect each child’s personality.

bath rivals those found in upscale hotels,

The girl’s room is for a college student and

with a large stone and glass shower, oval

reflects her fun-loving and classic tastes.

tub flanked by columns, leaded glass

One of the boy’s rooms showcases his love

window over the tub, large double vanity with

of baseball with a wall of pennants from

copper and glass sinks, and small glass-tiled

all the major league stadiums that he has

backsplash. A faux-finished armoire rests

visited. The youngest son’s room has a sports

on an interior wall accompanied by a small

theme and boasts a hidden playroom.

refrigerator and coffee center.

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The lower level is a fun hangout spot

The formal living room, with floor-to-ceiling

for the kids, with a media area, game room,

windows, was designed around the family

bar and kitchen. A guest suite in the back

player piano. The light carpet is enhanced

provides privacy from the entertainment

by rich reds and gold found in the elegant

room.

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Designers: June Whitehead, Cathy Cook, Rachael Zimmerman and Jeannette Spencer, J. T. Designers

14620 NIEMAN ROAD • OVERLAND PARK, KS 66062

“Visitors’ initial impression upon entering this home will be the beautifully decorated three-story staircase adorned with holiday greens, ribbons, ornaments and lights. A traditional Christmas theme will be carried throughout the entire house.”

Deerbrook It’s just like entering a majestic Colorado

one wall, while natural light floods the

lodge when opening the double front doors

eating area in front of a bay window

of this Starr-built home.

overlooking

the

landscaped

lawn.

A

The vaulted two-story foyer is flanked

well-appointed powder room sits behind

by a curved staircase on one side and a

the kitchen as well as a butler’s pantry and

library/office and master bedroom suite on

mudroom.

the other. The rustic tile floor leads to a wall

A large lanai off the kitchen brings the

of windows that extends across the back

outdoor ambiance inside. This room is

of the house, giving a breathtaking view of

complete with a fireplace, eating and

a wooded backyard, with greenery and a

seating areas, and a bar with a wine

two-tiered waterfall and fire pit.

refrigerator and grill. Retractable screens

Many

coffered

ceilings

make

an

appearance in this home; however, the one in the master bedroom stands out, with

make for comfortable dining, but are easily opened to watch children at play.

Upstairs

includes

a

playroom;

two

a stone fireplace and cozy sitting room.

bedrooms for the girls, complete with their

Pocket doors open to an opulent master

own bathrooms; and a spacious guest

bathroom with oval tub, stone shower area

room, with two trundle beds that open

and spacious master closet, which includes

up into king-size beds, making this room

pull-down storage so that no space is

perfect for slumber parties. The upstairs

wasted. A first-floor laundry room is located

decorations are pretty in pink, lavender and

off the bathroom.

yellow accessories as well as low-hanging

The dining room, hearth room and

A collection of small model Ferrari cars

space; a freestanding floor-to-ceiling stone

that the homeowner has been collecting

wall with see-through fireplace provides

for years is the focal point of the lower-

some separation between the dining room

level decor. A Ferrari sign that hung in a

and hearth room. Wide-planked, honey-

dealership is centered on the wall behind

colored

the

the bar. A colorful, fun place for all family

cabinetry in the kitchen, which also sports

members to gather, the lower level also

a large central island and earth-toned

hides a playroom under the stairs for the

granite countertops. A wet bar with dark

children.

cabinetry,

wine

floors

racks

and

match

small-tiled

backsplash in muted tones rests along

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“This year’s holiday table will feature Vietri’s holiday collection, Old Saint Nick. This pattern is a timeless classic that we love to mix with the old and the new, the traditional and the sophisticated. Don’t be afraid to layer your pieces! We love to add a variety of pines mixed with the warmth of candlelight to create a cozy, cheerful atmosphere.”

chandeliers for bedside lamps.

kitchen comprise the main entertaining

hardwood

Tablescape Designer: Terri Mancuso, KC Surroundings

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Designers: Gayle Marzolf, Amy Bramble, Once Upon A Time

11611 W. 164 TH COURT • OVERLAND PARK, KS 66062

“Our theme for this beautiful urbandecorated home is glitz and glam!

We will be using metallics, silvers, browns, white and turquoise, crystals, feathers and anything that shines. Our touch of the outdoors will be owls hidden in our tree. This home will shine from top to bottom in fabulous Christmas decor as you wander from room to room.”

Mills Farm

Tablescape Designers: Susan Seward, Stacy Sourk, Pottery Barn “Set a magical scene and bring warmth to your holiday home with a mix of mercury glass to catch the candlelight, while crystal and metallic tones set the mood for celebrating the season.

Layered patterns and textures in table linens make for a casually elegant tablescape to welcome friends and family into your home.”

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This modern yet rustic home reflects the

room with a fireplace affords a place to

imagination of its owners, designed with

relax.

entertainment in mind. The interior has an

The homeowner designed the kitchen

open feeling with most of the living quarters

and hearth room to be the focal point of

visible from the two-story foyer.

the entertaining area. The beamed hearth

The first floor has hickory flooring with a

room’s vaulted ceiling is 24 feet tall. A ceiling-

unique blend of ebony and neutral tones in

high stone fireplace and a magnificent

the stain. Area rugs add a contemporary

entertainment center envelop one wall, but

dimension with their blend of geometric

all features combine to give this room a

designs,

light

dramatic but comfortable ambiance. The

fixtures throughout. Tour-goers also will

kitchen has an attractive center island

find an eclectic mix of contemporary and

comprised of granite resting on a faux-

rustic decor, with a neutral palette, splashes

finished base. Countertops are a blend of

of color, faux finishes and comfortable

granite and quartz, surrounded by abundant

furniture. Many of the furnishings and

cabinet space. A small pantry in the kitchen

accent pieces are from I.O. Metro.

and a butler’s pantry near the mudroom

complementing

unique

The alcove off the foyer displays a family

provide additional storage. Above the table

wall of photographs separated by rough-

is an inset of painted tongue-and-groove

hewn wooden slats. It leads into an office

slats accented by rustic beams. Below the

decorated in shades of gray and blue,

open stairway is a curved wall with bar and

notably a wall with an Aspen tree design,

wine refrigerator.

and custom-built furniture. The master suite

Off the kitchen are double sliding doors

is tastefully decorated with a patterned faux-

that open to a lanai, with a wood-burning

painted driftwood design on one wall, while

fireplace; two distinct, comfortable seating

a spacious master bath houses an elegant

areas; and a built-in grill.

oval tub as a focal point. Other features

A beautiful curved staircase with a

include his-and-her closets and laundry

geometric-patterned rug leads to three

facilities. The dining room has a distinct

spacious bedroom suites, two of which are

wooden table with a matching buffet fitted

designed to reflect the interests and ages

into an alcove. The verdigris walls bring

of the children, as well as a large loft with

out the tones in the dining table and buffet

secret bookcase that opens to a hidden

and add to the accents of turquoise,

playroom.

gold and copper in the home. A sitting

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15520 KESSLER ST. • OVERLAND PARK, KS 66221

Designer: Craig Sole, Craig Sole Designs “I transformed all three levels of this beautiful traditional home into a winter wonderland using natural items such as tree branches and leaves, along with white, silver and iridescent blues to complete the vision.”

Wilshire Farms This traditional-style home offers many

complete the overall entertainment space.

impressive “surprises,” from the beautiful

The master bedroom suite on the first floor

appointments and materials to the many

has every convenience imaginable as well as

niches, each housing a family treasure with

breathtaking designer touches. Also on the first

many memories passed down through the

floor is the homeowner’s craft/workroom,

generations. The homeowner has an array of

complete with treasures that she has created

unique accents throughout the house that

and tole paintings that her grandmother

she changes out each season. Her cold-

made. She often creates unique gifts in this

weather theme this year is winter wonderland.

room for friends and family. The dark-toned

An imposing curved staircase frames the

but warm library has beautiful faux-painted

foyer; a large round table filled with many

walls and an inviting atmosphere.

family pictures nestles in the curve of the

The upstairs and downstairs spaces were

staircase. To the left is a formal dining room

created so that all family members could have

with beautiful wide-plank Brazilian cherry

their own special havens. A bonus room and

wood floors with marble inlay. The walls are

the three children’s rooms on the second floor

a rich shade of burgundy with hand-painted

are personalized. The youngest one’s bedroom

vines in a darker shade, making the room

has a built-in playroom that can be converted

truly unique. Large columns surround the

into a study area in later years; the teenage

open dining room and flank the entrance

daughter has her own library; and the son’s

to the great room, kitchen and hearth area.

room is a basketball “utopia” that includes

The homeowners designed this home

KU’s Allen Fieldhouse on one wall.

with a gracious flow from one area to the

A basketball court resides in the lower

next with comfortable entertainment as their

level; when the baskets are moved to

goal. The great room boasts floor-to-ceiling

storage, that area becomes a dance floor.

arched windows and large wall with custom-

Tour-goers also will find a movie theater with

designed open wood shelving in varying sizes,

wood slats hanging from the ceiling to help

while art objects fill wall space. A large family

buffer noise, along with an additional large

kitchen features a semi-circle granite counter

seating area and a guest suite overlooking

surrounding the work area, center island in a

the beautiful landscape. The walk-out

darker granite and beautiful faux-finish wood

basement leads to a pool surrounded by a

in rich dark brown with gold flecks. Along with

covered area and outside seating. An

the dream kitchen, a hearth room with fireplace

outdoor basketball court in KU colors

and screened porch with seating areas

completes this spectacular space.

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Dining Room Tablescape Designer: Anne-Marie Reid, Z Gallerie “This season the trend in table settings includes the layering of mixed and matching pieces in like color schemes. For example, our Ibiza dinnerware collection in red pairs really nicely with our Sophia dinnerware in persimmon. The plates are different yet both have touches of gold, creating a stunning tablescape.”

Kitchen Tablescape Designer: Jayme Tomlin, Celebrating Home “Most of us do more entertaining during the holidays than any other time of the year. Our events and memories center on the table and the Christmas tree. Renewed optimism, the return of the ‘gold rush,’ combined with family traditions will both play an important role in our decorating choices. Originality and creativity are the key words for the 2014 holiday season.” kcathome.com | NOVEMBER 2014

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IN-KIND DONATIONS TradeNet Gill Studios PLATINUM First National Bank Frederick and Louise Hartwig Family Fund GOLD Simmons National Bank Linda and Bob Janowitz SILVER BMO Harris Bank Glazer’s Distributor’s, Marketers of Fine Wine, Spirits and Malts David and Diane Marshall

WINE, WOMEN AND WISHES Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 6–9 p.m.

Sip some vino while enjoying specialty demonstrations, make-up artistry and holiday decorating tips.

Chico’s also will present a fabulous fashion show.

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By B! Boutique • Candy Time • Chimes of Times Chris Embroidery & Screen Printing • Cockrell Mercantile Co. Country Mouse Hallmark • Dave Abel Boards • The Diana Collection Jewelry Divine Wine Designs • Eccentricity Too • Eclectics Gift Gallery Forever Herbs • Honey Dews Baby Expo • Housecoat Designs Jayme’s Accessories • Junque Drawer Boutique & Studio • KC Roadrunners K’s Vineyard Candles • Longhorns & Lace • Limrick’s Fine Things Mandy’s Way • Michelle Avery Jewelry • Nagel’s Fashions • Norwex Not Sew Playn Jane • Origami Owl • Paco Designs • Premier Designs Jewelry Remember When • Rosemary’s Creations • Scentsy • Seasonal Sensations Serendipity • Sew Cute • Shop Girls • Silver Lining • Silpada Designs Smart Cookies Bakery • Stella & Dot • Tailored Treasures Tall Grass Toffee Company • The Tasteful Olive • Teal Lotus Boutique Thirty-One • Tupperware • Uptown Girl • Vintage Garden Cottage Vintage Moon • Yellow Zinnia Purse Company

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MESSAGE FROM THE

Welcome to the 2014 Kansas City Symphony Guild Homes of Note Tour. After a brief break from the tour last year, we are back in full swing.

This year’s holiday homes tour is hosted at Tiffany Greens, a Don Julian development, and will celebrate The Hanging of the Greens, with three lovely homes decorated for the holidays. One is brand new; we are barely allowing the family time to get settled before opening it to the public. The second is a gracious, warm and inviting home, and the third is absolutely amazing!

Clearly, this is an opportunity NOT to be missed!

As in the past, a great variety of vendors will provide their wares for sale in the boutique, located in the Tiffany Greens Community Center.

The Homes of Note Tour is a Northland tradition, the premier holiday homes tour in our area. As always, all proceeds will benefit the Kansas City Symphony and its educational and outreach programs.

Join us for a day of beautiful decor, shopping and friendship, knowing that you are supporting an extremely worthy cause.

Sincerely, Madeline Johnson

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President

Homes of Note Tour Committee Chairs: CO-CHAIRS

Bobbie Fisher Frances Evans HOME LIAISONS

Eileen VanTasell Linda Perkins Sandi Schmude PUBLICITY

Bette Carriger Susan Newburger PRE-PARTY

MEMBERSHIPS The Kansas City Symphony Guild is one of five auxiliary organizations affiliated with the Symphony, and it is the only auxiliary with a base north of the Missouri River and downtown Kansas City. The Guild’s purpose is to support and promote awareness of the Symphony.

The Guild was organized in 1971 as the Philharmonic Guild North. Its purpose was to support and promote the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. When the orchestra reorganized as the Kansas City Symphony in 1983–1984, the Philharmonic Guild North was renamed the Kansas City Symphony Guild with the same purpose.

The Guild sponsors two annual events: the Homes of Note Tour, now in its 39th year, and the Cabaret Concert, which features a silent auction, delicious dinner and spectacular themed performance by the Kansas City Symphony. The 2015 Cabaret Concert will be Sunday, April 19, 2015. Please see the website for more details.

Guild members meet the first Wednesday at 10 a.m. from September to May at the North Cross United Methodist Church.

In addition, the group enjoys holiday and spring social luncheons.

There are currently more than 60 active members and almost 80 total members in the Guild. For information on membership, visit kcsymphonyguild.org.

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The Kansas City Symphony Guild Presents

“The Hanging of the Greens”

Homes of Note 2014

Tiffany Greens

Located in Kansas City, North

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2014 10:00 am - 8:00 pm $15 IN ADVANCE $20 AT THE DOOR

Kansas City North’s

THE BEATTY HOME 10631 N Dalton Ave Kansas City, MO, 64154

Premier

Holiday Homes Tour

THE STITT/McGRAW HOME 5902 NW 104th Ter Kansas City, MO, 64154

THE CREMER HOME 10540 N Dalton Ave Kansas City, MO, 64154

All Three Homes featured on the 2014 Homes of Note Tour

are located in the KC Northland at beautiful Tiffany Greens, just off I-29 and NW Tiffany Springs Parkway.

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Front row, left to right: Karen Hardcastle, Cathey Bossert, Bernice Williams, Sandy Short, Judy O’Brien, Marilyn Lewis, Marilyn Barth, Carol Coleman, Sharon Kavanaugh, JoAnn Tognascioli, Grace Hobbs, Peggy Carruthers, Karen Arendt and Nina Sinclair Middle row: Pennie Beane, Eileen VanTasell, Nancy Sitzmann, Mary Ann Pfitzner, Suzanne Remen, Marilyn Schweitzer, Marjorie Gutelius, Margaret Trout, Kay Walsh, Kathy Leibrand, Rosalie Ingle, Rosemary Stipe, Pat Burnett, Schatzi Ball, Pattie French, Juanita Risker, Karen Haber and Sandi Ruder Back row: Sherry Sweat, Nancy Bock, Carla Hull, Jenifer Edwards, Bobbie Fisher, Linda Perkins, Cindy Chesher, Heather Holloway, Sharon Adair, Sandi Schmude, Bette Carriger, Laurie Burgess, Terry Becker and Madeline Johnson

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Beatty H O M E

10631 N. Dalton Ave., Kansas City, MO 64154

This will be the first Christmas for the Beatty family in their new home, located on a lot they love with golf course and lake views.

Douglas and Elizabeth Beatty already lived in Platte County and wanted to continue to live there to raise their nine-year-old daughter. “The best thing about building is that you get to design everything from scratch,” Elizabeth says.

A key part of that design includes “surprise” components, such as the playroom with a hidden door from the daughter’s bedroom and the two entrances to the pantry. Elizabeth also loves the spacious and inviting kitchen.

Favorite holiday decorations include the Elf on the Shelf, various Santas and “anything that sparkles,” she adds.

Florist BRENDA TOATES D’Agee Floral 18 E. Franklin • Liberty, MO 64068 816.781.4704

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10540 N. Dalton Ave., Kansas City, MO 64154

Kristen and Rob Cremer fell in love with this home during the Parade of Homes. “Thankfully we lucked out and found the house of our dreams without having to build it,” Kristen says.

Kristen loves the combined living room and kitchen area. “It is perfect for large family gatherings. Everyone can be together yet still have plenty of space.” Rob’s favorite feature is his tucked-away office, while their five-year-old daughter loves her pink playroom that is attached to her bedroom.

Tour-goers should look for the Cremers’ nutcracker collection. “We started the collection when we first married in 2003,” Kristen says. “Most are gifts, and some are very rare.” Also, keep an eye out for the Elf on the Shelf, which is a part of their child-centered holiday traditions.

Florist JOHN SHACKELFORD Shackelford Botanical Designs 6521 N. Cosby • Kansas City, MO 64151 816.587.6787

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Stitt-McGraw H O M E

5902 NW 104th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64154

When Kristin Stitt and James McGraw toured this house, it was love at first sight. The all-brick, elegantly comfortable home met all their needs: It was in a perfect location, with easy access to the interstate, and it was available almost immediately — they moved within 35 days of listing their previous home.

“It was way more house than three people needed, but it was hard to compare anything else to it!” Kristin says, adding that their second-grade daughter frequently sees her three stepsiblings on the weekends at home.

The fact that the house is decorated for the holidays in mid-November is a rarity. “I usually put the tree up, under duress, on Christmas Eve and take it down on the 26th,” Kristin says. “I had the family in shock when I agreed to do the Homes of Note tour, but it is for a great cause, so what the heck!”

Florist KELLEY GRAU Flower Power 5708 NW Redhaw Lane • Platte Woods, MO 64151 816.916.5907

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Tiffany Greens Community Center

10401 N. Saint Clair Ave., Kansas City, MO 64154

BROWSE AND BUY

A variety of vendors featuring Christmas decorations, jewelry, cookbooks, home decor and much more!

Vendors: Adventures with Tea, Alice and Ed Rohr, Best of Kansas City, Boutique Chic, Button Expressions, Carolyn Henson Art, CCVI, Debbie Henderson, Debbie Wetschensky, Diana Abitz, DL Homola Glass, Jane Howard, Margarita Tinder, River Bend, Weavings, Wythwood, Yellow Zinnia

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Pepita Brittle with Sea Salt and Orange-Infused Dark Chocolate

Of all the holiday sweets, brittle gets a bad wrap. So I gave the old-school recipe a modern (and mouthwatering) makeover. The result? This is not your grandma’s candy.

With just a few added spices, a swap of pepitas for peanuts and a dip of dark chocolate, brittle misconceptions will be broken on the first bite. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla give a comforting taste and aroma. Plus, the dark chocolate, infused with orange zest and sea salt, adds a luscious layer of light crunch and rich flavor.

Put your dentist on speed dial. Brittle is making a comeback this holiday season.

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What it took for one sheet of brittle (or 20 pieces): 1 ½ cups pepita seeds, plus a handful for garnish 1 cup sugar

½ cup water

½ cup corn syrup 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg

½ tsp baking soda

1 tbsp vanilla extract

16 oz dark chocolate 1 tbsp orange zest

sea salt for garnish

For the brittle: Spray a parchment-lined baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Bring sugar, water and corn

syrup to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Use a candy thermometer and cook until it reads 290 degrees (7-10 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in pepitas, spices, butter, baking soda and vanilla.

Continue stirring until the mixture crystallizes and reaches 305 degrees (5-6 minutes). Return the pan to moderate heat and cook, stirring constantly until sugar melts completely and mixture turns a caramel color (3-4 minutes).

Immediately remove from heat and pour mixture onto the baking sheet. Using a heatproof spatula, spread the mixture evenly. Let cool for 30-40 minutes. Break brittle into pieces.

For the sea salt and orange-infused dark chocolate: Combine orange zest and dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments until completely melted. Dip brittle pieces in chocolate then sprinkle with crushed pepitas and sea salt.

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Metallic glitter feather sprays, available in champagne and gold. 40-inch height. $8.95 each. pier1.com

Square 17-inch-tall wreath made with Cooper pinecones, preserved cedar and salal leaves. $107. wayfair.com

Fresh table arrangement of Pacific Northwest noble fir, juniper, Western red cedar and a variety of pinecones (16- to 19-inch diameter). $59.95. jacksonandperkins.com

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Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.

Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You can give online by using the “Follow Your Box Donation” option, or you can write a check to Samaritan’s Purse (note “OCC” on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box.

2. Boy or Girl?

Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14. Print out the appropriate boy/girl label by downloading the artwork at www.SamaritansPurse.org. Mark the correct age category on the label and tape the label to the top of your box.

3. Fill with Gifts Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Ideas include small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, hard candy, ball caps, hair clips, etc. You can even include a personal note to the child receiving the box.

5. Drop Off Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at the collection center nearest you during our collection week, Nov. 17-24.

For locations and hours of collection, visit www.SamaritansPurse.org. There you can find the nearest place to take your shoe box by entering your ZIP code, or you can call 1.800.353.5949.

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CREATING HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

BY DIANE VOGEL

New or Old, Happy Holiday Traditions Donʼt Just Happen, Theyʼre Created!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DOUG HAMER This Hyde Park area Bed & Breakfast home of Edward and Carolyn Litchfield, “Donnleigh Wallaugh,” is as splendid a holiday home as could be in Kansas City.

Shaped with tradition to a “tee,” the tri-story home built in 1914 is a childhood dream. Above: The Bed & Breakfastʼs foyer and staircase carry a classic green and red array, sprinkled with speciallydesigned white lighting. Left: Red ribbons, poinsettias and fresh greenery drape the Hyde Park homeʼs holiday mantel while the classic red leather loveseats and wing chairs tie in nicely.

A FIRE CRACKLES in the fireplace and the rich aromas of holiday food waft through the house. Slowly burning candles highlight the timeworn decorations, adding to the festive mood.

Three generations of family are seated at the dining table — the oldest carves the turkey, and the youngest anxiously awaits a drumstick.

It’s a beautiful, romantic picture. But unfortunately, today it is less and less the reality. Families are scattered all over the country, and the traditional gathering is very difficult to orchestrate. Anyone recently divorced, widowed, retired, or relocated to an unfamiliar city faces a major social adjustment, particularly during the holiday season.

Most of us here in Kansas City are entrenched in traditional values — the experiences we have cherished from childhood.

Today, when the old rules and old circumstances no longer exist, it is time to take a fresh look at changing values.

While continuing family traditions from childhood may no longer be possible, there are countless possibilities for creating “new” traditions. A tradition need not be elaborate. It might be something as simple as serving pumpkin soup in a natural pumpkin shell, or using grandmother’s quilt for a holiday tablecloth. It could be trimming the tree with Christmas cookies, making a gingerbread house, or adding one new special decoration. It might be celebrating Chanukah by adding a handmade menorah each year.

If your Kansas City home doesn’t lend itself to seating a large group, limit the number of guests to those you can serve comfortably, or serve buffet style. Keep the menu simple and appropriate. This is not the time to make major redecorating changes in your home, or to try a complicated recipe for the first time.

A tree-trimming or wreath-making party is an excellent ice breaker. Or perhaps a gift-wrapping party in which each guest brings his own gifts, wrapping paper and ribbons to share what is normally an isolated task. For this kind of event, it might be fun to serve the food picnic-style, using blankets on the floor and individual baskets of food.

A little originality goes a long way in developing new traditions. The uncomplicated and unpredictable ways of celebrating the spirit of a holiday are the most memorable.

Diane Vogel, a Kansas City interior designer, has decided that 1987 is the year to finally rearrange her family’s holiday traditions.

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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS Directly below: The lovely and light living room of Overland Park couple Steve and Terry Lewerenz has a “Florida feel” while still retaining its holiday charm. Left: Steeped in holiday history, the turn-of-the-century Northeast Kansas City home of Sam and Jo Anna Bradley bears the mark of loving care throughout. Bottom: Donnleigh Wallaugh set for Christmas dinner with Halls placesettings. Bottom left: Robert and Judy Schumannʼs Holiday home on Ward Parkway is a beautiful example of Kansas City architect John Van Bruntʼs post-war work.

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Kitchen Studio: Kansas City .................. Inside Front Cover

American Cancer Society ...................................... H16, 94

Knotty Rug Co. ............................................................. H3

Amini’s Galleria ................................................................. 7

Larson Building Co. .......................................................2-3

Architectural Craftsmen .................................................. 25

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Area Rug Dimensions ..................................................... 19

Lawn & Landscape Solutions ........................................... 4

Assured Waitstaff ........................................................... 52

Leawood Fine Art ........................................................... 87

Bickford + Company ...................................................... 18

Legacy Flooring .............................................................. 14

Brancato’s Catering........................................................ 90

Locks & Pulls.................................................................. 24

Cabaret Concert............................................................ H6

Lulu & Mimi’s Cleaning ................................................ H13

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Mark’s Rugs ................................................................... 44

Community Blood Center .........................................81, 96

Mestizo .......................................................................... 44

Couches to Curios ......................................................... 34

Modern Concrete ........................................................ H15

Distinctive Homes .......................................................... H9

Nebraska Furniture Mart ...................................Back Cover

Don Julian Builders...................................................... H13

Operation Christmas Child.............................................. 86

Doolittle Distributing........................................................ 10

Profile Cabinet & Design ................................................. 11

Elswood Smith Carlson Architects .................................. 25

Reece & Nichols/The Muller Team .................................. 16

Family Tree Nursery .......................................................... 1

Reed Fuller Construction ................................................ 56

Fitness Showcase ......................................................... H7

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Forner-La Voy Builders ................................................... 24

Rosehill Gardens ............................................................ 18

Holthaus Building ........................................................... 35

Schloegel Design Remodel ............................................. 35

Homes of Note .............................................................. H5

Stone Solutions ........................................................... H11

Innovative Lighting & Design ........................................... 91

Tenth & Blake Beer Co. .................................................. 90

JCYM Home for the Holidays Homes Tour ..................... 45

Thriving Family ................................................................ 86

Kansas City Building Supply ............................................. 9

Toblers Flowers .............................................................. 52

Kansas City Homes/The Goldstein Team ......................... 5

The Urban Lumber Company ........................................... 8

Kansas City Millwork ...................................................... 12

Van Liew’s Home & Garden .......................................... H9

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