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When the weather outside turns frightful, the fire feels especially delightful. So put on your favorite Christmas song, and get hygge while the winter rages on.

Our version of the famous lyric may have you scratching your head. Hygge? What’s that? Pronounced “hoogeh,” this Danish word has no direct translation. Allow us to define it in other ways.

Imagine your home agleam amid cascades of snow. Inside, a cake rises in the oven, and the aroma dances with the faint scent of holiday pine. You and your closest friends are sitting at the fireside. The laughter feels as warm as the heat coming off the burning wood. This is hygge.

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Clockwise from top left: 1] Tidy spaces have a way of decluttering the mind, and that’s important if you want to make the most of hygge. Cindy Granados takes meticulous care of people’s favorite indoor environments, such as this one, designed by Ferguson-Phillips Homeware, 4801 E Douglas Ave., 612.4663. It’s late afternoon, the fire’s crackling, and the homeowner can take time to relax thanks to Cindy's Cleaning & Detailing Services, 305.0295. 2] Done right, two chairs and a table can become a hub of hygge activity. The homeowners come here to read, write letters, play games, and dine. The refectory table expands to seat eight. Its barley-twist legs enrich this room’s portrait of coziness. The chairs also supply handcrafted comfort with soft linen backs, padded leather seats and armrests, and nailhead trim. Basked in lamplight, an oil painting conveys bucolic serenity.

Even Mikey appreciates the high hygge factor of this spot, which was furnished by Cohlmia Interiors, 1719 N Rock Road, Ste. 109. Call 689.8585, or email info@cohlmiainteriors.com. 3] Bricks add texture and timeless charm to this enclosed porch.

With sunshine pouring through the window, it will keep warm during the cold months. The chaise lounge invites you to pluck a book off the antique table and stretch out. Featuring a Wykeham pattern, the chair’s Carleton V linen was installed by A & M Superior Upholstery, which carries a variety of other fine materials at 106 N Hillside, 262.2076.

Ring in good fortune this New Year with a delicious, easy-to-prepare Chinese menu. See page 14.

number 34 2 Peaceable Kingdom: healthy habitats create bountiful bees 2 Shades of Green: urban farms provide fresh food for local tables 13 Quiet Spaces: winter violets share their joy-filled spirit 4 The Collector: whether antique or contemporary, icons are plentiful

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Local Habitats Keep Bees Happy, Honey Flowing As National Honey Month passes with September, so do thoughts of honey bees.

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owever, these special insects are often in danger due to their habitats being destroyed. There are many ways to help all year by supporting urban beekeeping, honey distributors that practice ethical harvesting, and movements advocating bees’ importance to the public.

Urban beekeeping (the practice of keeping bee colonies in urban areas) is creating a buzz with the “buy local” and “eat real” movements and develops new bee habitats while supporting a unique form of honey producer.

Treating bees with compassion and providing others with the sweet rewards, urban beekeeping not only allows

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Creating gardens designed to bring delight to gardeners also makes a bountiful habitat for honey bees.

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Urban Farms Offer Country Fresh Food As people seek healthy and organic produce, a need for close, country-fresh, environment-friendly options for those in the city must be met.

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Because a pool is so much more than water!

ater-filled works of art take time to create, as do standard pools, but to Steve Edwards, owner and designer of Edwards Pool Construction, it’s taking that time to make sure all the details are right—from what’s underground to the structures and surrounding landscaping—that makes all the difference and ensures you’ll have a phenomenal time enjoying your backyard oasis for years to come. But with all the planning required, it’s best to start now instead of after winter.

rban farms are a perfect solution. They have been a necessity for many years and, although the needs have changed, continue to benefit their communities and the environment.

Urban gardens sprouted as practical measures, from ancient Egypt as a way to recycle community waste, to early 19th century Germany as a response to poverty and food shortage. The United States employed the idea, aptly called “Victory Gardens,” during and after WWI and WWII as a way to feed citizens while alleviating export pressures on countries affected by war and help our own food industry that diverted much of its production for the troops. President Wilson urged the use of any open spaces

“Spring is our busiest time” Edwards notes, “and many projects are already underway by then.” Edwards can build something for any budget, from a regular-sized pool to a state-of-the-art custom project, but every creation requires master planning. And with more than thirty years of experience, Edwards knows best when he says “it takes time to do it right.” To complete their projects Edwards Pool Construction builds breathtaking dream pools even when you can see your breath during the winter months. They work year round and can work on-site unless the ground is frozen. By the way, the ground never froze last year and pool projects continued throughout the winter, resulting in many delighted customers opening their new pools in time for summer.

Urban farms are sprouting up all around the country in backyards, abandoned city lots, and designated community gardens.

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for food growth since the pressures of war left most of Europe unable to produce a food surplus to be shipped stateside, as well as help food growers to catch up on production. The effort was a success with an excess of 500 million pounds of produce harvested by 1919, allowing some to be sent to needy countries at the war’s end. When the Great Depression hit, urban farming was once again Continued on page 13.

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Treasured finds, unique stories, and creative talents come together perfectly to transform this house into a home.

Kitchen & Bath Gallery is no stranger to a challenge, and this older house inspired considerable clever techniques that required their skilled ability to think, and build, outside the box

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n 1994, the original house was destroyed by a fire that left barely a shell. The owners at the time did a tremendous amount of work in simply getting it rebuilt. But when the current owners moved in, they totally transformed the house, bringing their own special blend of a refined rustic style throughout. Working with many of the ideas the homeowners had, Mark Combs, designer and co-owner of Kitchen & Bath Gallery, revitalized the house beautifully, creating special touches to reflect the homeowners’ personalities.

One of the most interesting themes recurring in this remodel was the way that items the homeowners had collected over the years found a special place. Doors used for the bedroom closet were found years before at Old Town Architectural Salvage; the copper master bath sinks were picked up on a trip to Taos, New Mexico, 13 years ago; hardware from California was a classic complement to the alder

The knotty alder cabinets in the kitchen were slightly distressed and the countertop is 3 cm Desert Gold travertine with a special rough-cut edge that has a surprisingly smooth finish. The backsplash is a 1/2” beveled honed travertine in a harlequin design. But the real challenge in this kitchen was accepting the fact that the ceiling is the upstairs floor, so there is no space between to hide the necessary plumbing.

Working with the homeowners, Kitchen & Bath Gallery decided to make the most of leaving the plumbing exposed and installed copper pipes that enhanced the rustic style. Upon entering the room, it feels not unlike a remodeled kitchen found in an old European home today. Where copper was not suitable, the material was given a faux copper finish.

At one end of the galley kitchen—a location ideal for entertaining—is a higher serving bar, with a handsome walnut top given an ultra-shiny finish. Above are wine cubbies, and the corner provides a convenient space for condiments. The ornamental ironwork railing and copper hood in the kitchen, as well as the wall-mounted, floating bedside tables in the master bedroom (below, left), were designed and crafted by a friend of the homeowners, Greg Flickinger.

cabinets in the master bath; sconces in the living room were once lights on an old ship; an interesting piece of found wood topped the ledge of the open bar between the kitchen and hearth room and was crafted to drape over the wall seamlessly; and various sundries discovered at estate sales here and there, over the years, found a home.

One of the more interesting stories came from the beams throughout the main floor. Originally salvaged from the old Wichita Ice House that had burned down, the beams not only brought a completely different ambience to the first remodel, but also initiated some clever design and craftsmanship in the kitchen on the part of Kitchen & Bath Gallery. Since the floors upstairs

comprised the ceiling for downstairs, Combs opted to use exposed copper plumbing, which added another dimension to the kitchen’s dynamic character.

The master suite and bath brought challenges that initiated the crafting of a custom bed and inventive plumbing. The final result is a serene and restful retreat, accented with a sense of joy and wonder. Everything found a home, including these new owners, who take comfort and delight in the myriad ways their dreams were realized.

Combs is quick to say that he doesn’t take credit for everything. “Although we did the remodeling construction, many of the design ideas came from the homeowners themselves. They had a lot of thoughts on what they wanted, plus a few friends and family contributed to the project. It was definitely a collaborative effort, and one of the most fun jobs we’ve ever done. All the elements integrated very well. Everyone was great, and together we pulled it off,” Combs says.

The owners, however, are quick to add, “We never could have done this without the expertise and the genuine care that Mark and Kitchen & Bath Gallery put into everything they do. They were the difference that transformed this house into our home” Kitchen & Bath Gallery has been transforming homes since 1991. Featuring unique designs for any room in your home with a harmonious blend of style and function, designer cabinetry, and state-of-the-art appliances, they are dedicated to quality and professional service. Learn how they can bring your dreams to life. Visit their showroom at 2823 E. Douglas, call 686.7938, or visit online at The KitchenandBathGallery.com

From the inviting courtyard patio to the steep gable that affords a high, open, beamed living room, this home is imbued with a sense of comfort, warmth, and joy.

To carry the rustic theme to the upstairs, Kitchen & Bath Gallery used hand-distressed knotty alder, given a dark stain, for the beams, as well as for the surrounds for the antique bedroom and closet doors. The wood floors are acacia. A tiny alcove in the master bedroom was just the right size for a king-size bed, but not a frame. No problem. Kitchen & Bath Gallery custom-crafted a platform bed to fit the space, complete with smooth glide drawers beneath, on both sides, for storage.

The closet was extended slightly into the bedroom, and a new window was put in directly above the bed.

The floor in the entry into the bathing area is a Rustic Slate Mosaic. Rain Forest tumbled random-cut marble was used on the shower floor. One wall was finished with Golden Sun stacked stone, with shelves added for candles, and Tumbled Light travertine was used on the opposite wall and the tub surround. To avoid having any exposed hardware in the soaking tub, the water flows from above.

A small framed window in the shower wall permits a view into the vanity area. The clean lines of the alder wood bath cabinets in a sand stain with black highlights are a flawless complement to the small copper sinks with rings; the delicate but sturdy stone hardware was collected years earlier.

The countertop is a 3cm Supreme Gold granite with a brushed finish and chiseled edge profile that is smooth to the touch.

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The classic look of Octagon Dot Mosaic tile—now making a comeback—lends a vintage style to the guest bath and maintains the theme created in the master bath. The shower walls are Carrara marble and Marble Deco enhances the shower niche and sink backsplash.

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ollectors of religious icons religiously scour estate sales, the Internet, and auction houses in their quest to locate icons of note, which, over the centuries, have acquired the cachet of authentic works of art. While icons usually were expressed as paintings, they were also cast in metal, printed on paper, carved into stone, embroidered on fabric, and painted on wood—as were the very first icons, now priceless and in museums.

Dan & Teresa Daze, owners of Design Network, worked closely with the homeowners and contractor to help create this stunningly beautiful new home. Dan and Teresa helped them through the myriad of options to ensure they would have the clean, contemporary lines and look of Old World elegance they wanted.

The master bath features an inspired take on octagon tiles with Mist Pinwheel Mosaic on the floors and the wall at the end of the luxurious soaking tub. The generous sized shower—with dual entrances on either side behind the tub—features Mist Porcelain tile walls with Marble Deco accents.

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Some Orthodox experts hold that icons are “written,” rather than “painted.” Found at Vatican City in Italy, this icon collector joyfully carried a glimmering micro-mosaic icon, written by Roberta Giannoccaro and entitled Madonna del Buon Consiglio, to her home in Wichita

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Kitchen Tune-Up makeover blends form and function creating a scene-stealing beauty to complement the surrounding farmland.

These homeowners discovered the ease with which they could realize the kitchen of their dreams when they turned to Rachel and Adam Phillips, owners of Kitchen Tune-Up.

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pdating your kitchen, without disrupting your life, shouldn’t be an impossible request. In fact, that’s the basis for the incredible success of this locally-owned business. They understand your time is important, and that often there is not need for a complete remodel—although they are more than capable of doing that as well.

“You don’t have to spend a fortune or be displaced from your home for weeks to get the kitchen you’ve always wanted,” says Rachel.

“We have four main ways we can help. There’s everything from our original Tune-Up, to cabinet redooring, to cabinet refacing, to complete custom cabinets.”

Kitchen Tune-Up takes pride in their ability to recognize the needs and wishes of their customers. Their growing list of award-winning kitchens, and more-than-satisfied customers, is a testament to the fact that they have the style and expertise to deliver whatever dream kitchen a customer may desire.

Such was the case with this kitchen. The original 1980’s golden oak cabinets were refaced with white painted maple mission style doors. The result is this rural farmhouse kitchen now sports an up-to-date look designed for cooking in style.

To schedule a complimentary consultation appointment in Kitchen Tune-Up’s office and design studio located at 4057 N. Woodlawn, call 316.558.8888, or e-mail jphillips@kitchentuneup.com. To learn more about Kitchen Tune-Up’s numerous services, including bath remodeling, visit online at kitchentuneup.com.

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The Icon's Constancy, from page 4

Contrary to popular belief, Polaris—the North Star—is not the brightest star in the northern skies, but it’ll do when you need to orient yourself. Likewise, it’s comforting to know that Polaris is always there, just as icon collectors know that the objects of their desire are always around. Even a casual search reveals there are countless icons for sale around the globe, from the antique to the contemporary, so many in fact that a novice collector can easily specialize.

For the superstitious, there are “lucky” icons aplenty, including the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd.

Icon painting is a specialized art form, replete with symbolism that reveals information about the saint, archangel, or scene being painted. Clockwise from left: This elaborate triptych features Our Lady of Perpetual Help, flanked by a devoted company of Byzantine saints.

Contemporary religious icons, imported from Greece, demonstrate that these pieces of art can foster a reassuring and familiar presence.

For more information, visit artist Robert Elliot’s on-line store, heavenlyicons.com,

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CertaPro Painters bring their expertise to a remodel and help create a lovely home Whether it’s a remodel or new build, this thriving local business takes the stress out of the process for residential and commercial painting.

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hese homeowners started to remodel, but knew if the job was going to be completed to their satisfaction, they were going to need good painters they could trust. There are plenty of people who say they can paint, but CertaPro Painters is a professional painting company with high standards. Standards that make the difference between mediocre and excellent. As soon as the homeowners met with Jamie and Jorge Ibarra, co-owners of CertaPro Painters, they felt like they could trust them to excel in painting their home.

“It was clear from the start they take their job seriously, and are genuinely concerned about what we wanted. After talking with them we felt not only that we could trust them, but that they would become an integral part of our remodel. They were a joy to work with and we can’t say enough about the great work they do. The crew was on time, professional, cleaned up after every day, and at no time during the process did they let us down,” says the homeowner.“We wanted to create an inviting look with a combination of soothing colors. We placed swatches against our new flooring to help pair down our choices. In the end we feel CertaPro gave us a space that’s comfortable and inviting.”

CertaPro has the experience and talent to handle any painting project. They truly take the typical stress out of the process. And, there’s more: CertaPro Before Before brings a level of experience and integrity to every job. But while their Winter 2017–18

years of experience have brought a remarkable growth to this company, they’re not about to take anything for granted.

“Our business has always been about building personal relationships,” says Jamie. “From the beginning we’ve had a real commitment to quality and service. We find a lot of satisfaction in developing friendships with customers over the years. And, we take it seriously when someone puts their property in our hands,” says Jamie.

From appearance to durability, the talented CertaPro team makes certain that every painting project is finished to the customer’s satisfaction. It’s what CertaPro calls the “Certainty” promise that accompanies every job.

Contact CertaPro Painters of Wichita and discover the difference for yourself. Schedule a free quote online at wichita-east.certapro.com, call 316.440.0161, stop by their office at 1956 N Tyler Rd, Ste 2, or e-mail jabaker@certapro.com.

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If (spiritual) prosperity is your goal, search no further than The Feast of Christ the King, and Saint Joseph. (Fun fact: Art dealer Maria Andipa says, “Ringo Starr loves icons!”

Saint Luke the Evangelist, according to Christian tradition, was the first painter of icons; thereafter, icons of saints (and the very occasional saintly female), archangels, angels, and multiple characters were bodied forth. In the cosmos of icons, the Virgin Mary, not Jesus, is the Polaris of religious images. Marian icons are charismatically compelling—and plentiful.

Icon painting is a specialized art form, replete with symbolism that reveals information about the Icons usually were expressed as paintings, but they were also cast in metal, printed on paper, carved into stone, and embroidered on fabric. Looking as if they had some age to them, these icons are all expressed on wood boards, and they can be easily reproduced locally via wood, canvas, or prints.

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Dock 410 continues to perfect its blend of fine art photography and unique furnishings.

A blaze of rounded shapes, swirls and tubular steel, with a recurring element, the circle, declined in the spiral, or hemispheres, reported in the design of the famous Bibendum chair and table E1027 project, also designed by Gray and become a modern design must.

Catuma, a young Italian brand, believes in no boundaries.

Theirs is a story of passion, a relentless pursuit of perfection, study of materials and design excellence.

Each with a soft leather case that reveals even more surprises.

Kent & Roxie’s Spectacle Shoppe is always evolving and delighted to present this amazing collection.

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his family-owned business has long been known as the Wichita marketplace for custom art, antique prints, original furniture and unique décor. If it’s been a while since you’ve visited, you’re in for a new experience.

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Owners Mark and Judy Wilkes have made careers out of creating beautiful spaces. Dock 410 is a culmination of their extensive experiences—a gallery distinguished by its mix of conversation pieces that include visually arresting images of the Kansas landscape and an ever-changing collection of new furniture and accessories.

The latest find they are excited about is furniture made of wood re-claimed from the interior of an old grain silo. The fortuitous result is that the wood has been grooved and polished over time by the grains, giving it an amazing finish. Each newly constructed farmhouse table is a unique piece of art and built in custom sizes. The iron bases are nineteenth century reproductions. All the boards are custom fitted together with wood dowel rods and glued, then hand rubbed, stained, and finished with flat lacquer.

“This is the start of a new collection,” says Mark. “We have many more styles to come— coffee tables, barn doors on sliders, benches, and other types of pieces. But the best part is that no two are alike. These are beautiful one-of-a-kind tables you will love for years and years to come,” says Mark.

They are also a natural complement to Dock 410’s growing gallery of fine art photography which continues to expand. From antique prints, some dating back to the year 1600, to scenic landscapes by Mark and his son Taylor Wilkes (both avid photographers), Dock 410 has become the destination for more residential and commercial interior designers.

Stop in Dock 410, 410 S. Commerce St., 262.7330, and discover great finds for your home or office, or visit their website, Dock410Wichita.com. You can also follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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The Season of Hygge, from cover. you back to Sunday mornings and the smell of French toast. That’s hygge.

Or how about that sweater you refuse to part with? The one that offers little in the way of style but spoils you with comfort. Oh, yes. Clothes can make you feel hygge, too.

The word hygge has warmed its way into our language with surprising ease, though we’re still trying to work out a succinct definition. The trouble is, the very concept of hygge opposes formalities and refuses to be standardized. Hygge is about atmosphere and experiences that mean something different to everyone. A giant scarf. Thick wool socks. A teapot or a favorite mug. Confections and candles—these, especially, are essential to hygge.

Just ask the Danes. They are experts at crafting creature comforts. After all, they have been named the happiest people on earth more than once by the United Nations’ annual World Happiness Report. In The Little Book of Hygge, Meik Wiking explains why. He describes a country where hygge is weaved into the fabric of everyday life. Danes work less, enjoy more leisure, and heavily invest in hygge. They consume more pastries and burn more candles than any other European country. Hygge happens at home and in the office. It’s routine, second nature, everywhere, anytime. Hygge doesn’t require a snow storm, but Denmark’s long harsh winters tend to make coziness seem, well, even cozier!

It’s harder to hygge in the United States. If hygge means making time to indulge oneself, then many obstacles are standing in the way—namely workaholism, low-carb diets, and distracting technologies.

Fortunately, the holiday season affords time off to huddle with loved ones while enjoying home cooking and hot drinks aplenty.

So how can you hygge this winter?

Keep holiday traditions alive. Rituals bring us comfort, and nostalgia is a key ingredient of hygge. As it turns out, smell and taste are closely related to memory, which means that certain foods can take us back and stimulate conversations about the good times. Try to find those recipes that have been passed down through generations. Are they confections? Even better.

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The traditional look of Heritage Hinged-Panel Shutters, by Hunter Douglas, adds a touch of hygge to these windows and doors.

Janie Chisholm and her husband Dave have been providing window treatments like these since 1978. Call 686.8417, or email janie@janiechisholmdesigns.com for appointments. Learn more at JanieChisholmDesigns.com.

Above: Kitchen & Bath Gallery designed a cast stone fireplace for this den with built-in cabinets to display the homeowners’ collection of Southwestern pottery.

Plantation shutters, and custom beams created for the ceiling, reflect a Southwest hygge ambience.

Right: Hearth rooms have become a popular addition to open floor plans. While the cooks are busy in the kitchen, these intimate spaces are ideal for enjoying the company of others. They also furnish a place where friends and family can retire after a festive meal. Kitchen & Bath Gallery applied thoughtful design to this hearth room. The room addition includes beams that complement the boxbeam ceiling in the adjoining kitchen. Discover how to expand your living at the Kitchen & Bath Gallery showroom, 2823 E Douglas. Call 686.7938, or visit TheKitchenandBathGallery.com.

The beauty of hygge is that it exists anywhere you want it to, even outdoors. There’s nothing quite as cozy as sitting around a fire. And a quality fire pit will last many seasons. Propane or natural gas fire pits offer convenience. They burn cleaner than wood, they leave no smoky smells, and you can control them by simply turning a knob. Gas-powered fire pits typically generate 35,000-60,000 BTUs, producing considerable heat and extending your outdoor living season well into winter. The best aluminum fire pits are constructed with premium alloys and finished with architectural-grade powder coating. Look for smooth welds, solid construction, and high-quality finishes. Learn more at All Things Barbecue, 818 W Douglas, 440.3950, or visit ATBBQ.com.

All Things Barbecue supplies a wide range of outdoor furnishings for any taste—modern, rustic, or minimalist. Styles range from traditional dining sets to bar-height fire pits with tall sling chairs.

As long as you’re in good company, you can hygge with an intimate group of four or even a party of ten. Tables come in rounds, squares, and rectangles. Feel free to venture beyond traditional brown and black. Metallic, weathered wood, and two-toned finishes are available, too. How about a fire pit made from a retired wine barrel? Now that sounds very hygge!

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Everything looks fantastic!– Sarah D. You guys are the best!– Casey H. I am beyond happy, the house looks fantastic!– Micha H. You can feel safe and secured with Cindy’s clean team maintaining your home.

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Icons from page 6.

saint or archangel or scene being painted. Many artists, even now, take formal classes in icon painting, learning how to depict a given saint, including the hairstyle, clothing, body position, and background elements, so icon painting usually discourages artistic expression. By the way, you’ll never see an icon casting a shadow; by tradition, saints don’t have shadows.

Collectors of icons revere these singular objects for many reasons, but prime among them is that icons seem to impart a sense of serenity, sanctuary, and mindfulness to your home. Perhaps, when you gaze upon them, meditate upon them, you become aware of how many people, years or centuries before you, have imbued the icon with prayers, supplications, benedictions, caresses, and kisses, much as a patina would. And, just like the North Star, the icon’s constancy is timeless.

Religious icons can serve as charming accents to virtually any décor. This almost secular, handcarved, whimsical wooden icon of the Madonna and Child, made in Italy, fashioned with extravagant embellishments, and intended for a separate carved stand, can be found at Uniquities, 141 N. Rock Island, 831.1818.

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The Season of Hygge, from page 10.

Your stash of winter decor may provide a rich source of hygge waiting to be unboxed.

If you’re putting up a tree this year, root around for ornaments that connect with you emotionally. Hygge favors familiar things over new, simple over extravagant, homemade over manufactured, and organic over artificial. Rustic pieces say hygge; flashy tinsel, not so much. Earthy textures and colors are timeless because they naturally appeal to our senses, especially during the colder months, when the landscape loses its vitality.

You can create living color indoors with handcrafted wreathes and planters filled with Christmas cactus, roses, and pinecone accents.

Proper lighting is essential to doing hygge right. As you may have guessed, moderate or low illumination is ideal. There’s no need to stock up on wax candles like they do in Denmark. Many artificial ones look realistic, last longer, and don’t produce soot. Some styles of lamps can make hygge a permanent fixture in your home, such as Verpan Panton globes or Le Klint pendants—both Danish designs. Their layered shades filter light, imbuing your living space with a sunset-like hue.

You can hygge by yourself, curled up on the sofa with a soft throw and a good book.

Indeed, that sounds quite comfy. But hygge is more about communing with others.

When you find yourself in the company of beloved people, consider silencing your personal device. Wrap your hands around a cup of mulled wine or a bowl of slowcooker stew instead. It’s time to get cozy. Reacquaint yourself with simple pleasures through the art of hygge.—By Matt Nelson

From the popular Mud Pie Collection comes the perfect way to enjoy your favorite comfort foods.

These ceramic bowls feature raised beaded detail, a fluted base, and a debossed sentiment on the outer rim. Each comes with a sliver-plated, vintage-style sentiment spoon: “Loving Spoonful,” “Some Like It Hot,” and “Stir Crazy” have uniquely decorated handles. The bowls will hold 12 ounces of your favorite chili or stew. Frou Frou also carries a selection of excellent cookbooks.

A couple favorites are Easy Soups from Scratch with Quick Breads to Match, by Ivy Manning, and The Gourmet Slow Cooker, by Lynn Alley. Find more fun dishware, cookbooks, and linens, such as the pinecone table runner in this photo. Visit Frou Frou in The Shops at Tallgrass, 8340 E 21st St. N, Ste. 600, 651.0771.

The minimalist movement is very much akin to the concept of hygge. Consider this fireside composition: Lexington Leather Armani chairs with a charcoal base, a rawhide rug, and reading materials that are simply stacked on the floor. The absence of other furnishings creates room to breathe and eliminates the distraction of clutter. Conversations are focused. Relaxation comes easy. Learn more about minimal interiors at Nelson Designs, located in The Shops at Tallgrass, 8340 E 21st St., 613.3450, NelsonDesignsLLC.net.

Danny Bragg is a designer, manager, and co-owner at Nelson Designs. Among other things, he specializes in artistic wall arrangements. Did we mention that he is a practitioner of hygge?

Whenever there’s a lull at work, he savors the moment in one of his favorite chairs. The Renee swivel is upholstered in a Churchill fabric blend of polyester and rayon that is soft to the touch and made to last.

Hygge-friendly technology enhances the way you indulge in simple pleasures—like music. Whether you’re relaxing to soothing white noise or reveling in the classics, nothing delivers purer sound than Bowers & Wilkins speakers. The 700 Series brings subtle details to the surface—just as the artist intended you to hear the original recording. With white satin finish, the 700-02 looks elegant and unassuming amid this room’s decor. Visit with LivingSound’s expert audiophiles to discover the comfort that music can bring into your home. Their remodeled space has a room exclusively dedicated to experiencing music. Stop by 10096 E 13th St. N, #138, 425.6340, or visit LivingSoundHome.com.

This bedroom nook provides essentials for reading and reflecting: two leather club chairs with nailhead trim, an ottoman fashioned from antique Indian furniture, and a narrow built-in bookcase for reading material. The painting, an original by Tatiana Svrckova Larsen, is based on a performance piece in which the artist walked a goat through Old Town (see it at TatianaLarsen.com)! Large windows offer a view of the garden through the changing seasons. As winter melts into spring, a Japanese maple will fill the window with color. Stylish, soothing interiors are a specialty of Lizanne Guthrie of Design Studio Ltd., 682.6612.

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A Peaceable Kingdom

Bees, from page 2.

environmentalists, foodies, or the simply curious to take up a fascinating and rewarding hobby, the local honey offers benefits tied to the local environment. Using native bees right here in Kansas not only allows them to pollinate local plants, keeping Kansas beautiful and offering great-tasting honey, but the bees only encounter local pollen, which is better for those affected by allergies. Honey from urban beekeepers can be found at many farmers’ markets and may be so local that it might just come from your neighbor’s backyard.

While urban beekeeping takes a direct approach to helping bees, you can still lend support by buying honey from producers that take pride in their treatment of bees. Barkman Honey, located in Hillsboro, Kansas, is the first to be labeled with the industry’s “True Source Certified” stamp, meaning all the company’s honey is guaranteed to be lawfully purchased, ethically sourced, quality tested, handled safely, and truthfully labeled. Therefore, all the Barkman honey on your table can be traced to its origin.

Everyone can embrace the diminutive bee and support its sizable mission to pollinate the world and produce delicious honey by understanding the insect and learning how to keep them safe and thriving. Beesponsible, supported by Barkman Honey, is devoted to respecting bees and creating awareness of the connection between bees and humans. The organization’s website (beesponsible.com) provides simple ideas with bee safety in mind, from creating bee friendly gardens to tips for living greener.

By supporting urban beekeepers, honey producers practicing ethical bee treatment, or becoming more bee-conscience, there is no need to wait until next September to appreciate the wonders of the bee and make a difference while enjoying delectable, local honey. —DC Local honey can be found at many farmers’ markets around Wichita. While many markets close during the winter months,” Kansas Grown Farmers’ Market” and “Old Town Farmer’s Market” offer indoor markets throughout the winter. Visit kansasgrowninc.com and oldtownfarmersmarket.com for dates, locations, and times.

Shades of Green Green

Urban Farms, from page 2

called upon to relieve food shortages. As many were unable to buy food or find work, city farming provided a way to not only have food but also earn money selling excess.

Food shortage created urban farms through necessity; however, necessity remains the root of their growth today as well. As needs shifted from simply finding food to finding the healthiest, natural foods, urban farms have new needs to fill. Today’s urban farms fill consumers’ need to know where their food comes from and feeds their desire to buy local and keep environmental issues in mind. Locally grown food not only lessens the environmental impact of trucking food across country or importing from abroad, it also keeps more money in the local economy. Locally grown food also has a unique freshness because it’s vine ripened and can be picked as its bought instead of picked early in preparation for shipping.

With a full list of reasons to support urban farming, it’s no surprise Wichita has embraced the urban movement. Orie’s Farm Fresh, located in northwest Wichita, is a family-run farm containing several gardens and a greenhouse on 8 acres. The individuality awarded to urban farms is evident in the variety of foods it produces, which may not be available at many grocers and are all favorites of those seeking organic and natural versions: aromatics, leafy greens, vegetables, warm season vegetables, and herbs. And no farm would be complete without fresh eggs. Orie’s organic eggs come from a free ranging, mixed-breed chicken flock. While the farm grows an impressive assortment of produce, it specializes in garlic. Boasting nearly 40 types, the farm has enough “stinking rose” to host its own “Orie’s Garlic Fest” every year. Another benefit of visiting an urban farm is the ability to speak directly to the grower and ask questions–like asking the Orie’s staff which bulb will complement your next dish.

While urban farms were born of necessity, their appeal addresses a new set of needs. Whether enjoying the taste of freshness from natural, local food or keeping the environment and local economy in mind, urban farming provides many benefits to those looking to be closer to their food.—DC Stop by Orie’s at 1805 N. 119th St. W., Wichita, Ks., call them at 316.619.3172, or visit oriesfarmfresh.com for more information and recipe ideas. Orie’s also attends the weekly, indoor winter farmers’ market at Distillery 244 November through early April. Check their Facebook page (@ oriesfarmfresh) weekly for updates.

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The Violets I came upon them quite suddenly! It was as though they were hiding there, just waiting for my awareness. Delicately nestled in the cool, green leaves, perfect little bonnets of lavender they bloomed. I knelt beside them worshipping the life I saw there, adoring the fragile perfection. I knew this shady corner was their birthright, and yet I tenderly gathered them, softly as a prayer, to taken them to my beloved.

Now they drink deeply in my favorite sugar bowl, as together we praise Life, for touching us with beauty!

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istorically, food in China has been thought of primarily as nourishment, and the types of foods prepared and served for each occasion are always carefully selected to create a harmonious balance of taste, texture, color, aroma, and quality. Frugality has also played an important role, reflected in the practice of creating meals that balance simplicity with even the most celebratory occasions. Such is the case with the Chinese New Year, which begins on Friday, February 16, 2018, and will ring in the Year of the Dog. Similar to Western holiday events, it’s a time for family and friends to gather around tables laden with regional favorites and delicacies. Your table décor should ideally include some touches of red, because in China it’s the color ensuring good fortune.

If you’re unfamiliar with preparing Chinese cuisine, you’ll find these recipes a great introduction.

They’re simple to prepare, can easily be adjusted to your taste, and are sure to be a hit at any Chinese New Year’s celebration.

By Kathy Heaton | Photography by Patrick Wherritt

Chinese Delights to Ring in a New Year of Good Fortune!

Eight Treasure Kung Pao Noodles, recipe on page 15.

A quality plum wine can provide a sweet balance to the spicy Kung Pao. Chinese white tea, such as Bai Mu Dan, offers a delicate fragrance and mellow flavor that will complement the different flavors of the apricot desserts and lend a calm and relaxing finish to your New Year celebration.

Apricots Three Ways Fruit is a traditional Chinese dessert, and dried apricots are a popular New Year’s treat, because the golden color of the apricot not only pairs exceptionally well with auspicious red but also symbolizes wealth and happiness. Served three ways, apricots provide a deliciously sweet conclusion to a holiday meal, especially when accompanied by a hot cup of goodquality tea.

Apricot Ginger Coconut Snowballs Crystallized ginger adds just the right amount of kick to balance the sweet of coconut and apricots.

12 ounces dried apricots, finely minced 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup crystallized ginger (about 12 squares), finely minced 1 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided use 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut milk or coconut creamer, divided use

Cucumber Salad, recipe on page 15.

This salad provides a cooling balance to the spicy Kung Pao. You can serve it with the noodles as a side, or afterwards as a refreshing course to cleanse the palate.

Originally from China, apricots have been cultivated for over 4,000 years. From China, the apricot traveled through the Mediterranean and the Asian regions of Himalaya and Armenia. The apricot was later introduced to North America by Spanish Explorers, where they cultivated the fruit in the missions all over California.

Whether used in recipes or eaten on their own, dried apricots are an ideal winter treat.

Chop the apricots very finely or pulse them a few times in a food processor. Add the lime juice and mix well. Add the crystallized ginger and mix well. (The mixture will be a thick paste.) Add 1/4 cup of the shredded coconut and 1/2 cup of the coconut milk and mix well. If the mixture is too thick to work with, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut milk.

Put the remaining 1 cup of coconut in a flat bowl. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the apricot mixture, roll it into a ball between your palms, and then roll it in the coconut. Repeat until you’ve made approximately 24 snowballs. Place them on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet and refrigerate them for several hours. When firm, they can be carefully packaged in a flat wax paper-lined container and kept refrigerated for up to a week.

Cardamom Poached Apricots You can use whole cardamom pods, opened or kept whole, or you can use ground cardamom for this recipe. The leftover syrup makes a delicious topping for ice cream.

1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons agave nectar 8-10 whole cardamom pods 6 ounces dried apricots

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the agave nectar, whole cardamom pods, and dried apricots. Stir and reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for perhaps 20 minutes, checking periodically to make sure there is plenty of liquid to poach the apricots, adding more water if necessary. When the liquid has thickened and reduced by about half, remove the poached apricots from the heat and cool to room temperature. Put the apricots and liquid into a glass container and refrigerate for at least an hour. You can make this dessert a couple of days beforehand.

To serve, bring the poached apricots to room temperature, pour off most of the excess liquid, and place in individual bowls, but be sure to reserve the liquid for future use as an ice cream topping!

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Apricot Purses In this delectable recipe, apricots resemble tiny purses brimming with the sweetest of treasures.

2 rounded tablespoons each of walnuts, almonds, and pecans 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1-2 dashes dried chili powder 6 ounces dried apricots 2 tablespoons slivered almonds for garnish

Using a food processor or blender is the easiest way to chop all the nuts into a very fine mixture.

Then place them in a bowl, add the agave nectar, the cinnamon, and the chili powder and mix well; the mixture will be quite thick.

Using a small butter knife or tasting spoon, carefully open each apricot at the seam where the pit was removed; keep the other side intact. Scoop up approximately 1/4 teaspoon of the nut mixture, fill the apricot, and gently press the sides together so that the contents can still be seen. Top each purse with a slivered almond. Makes approximately 18.

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Eight Treasure Kung Pao Noodles, from page 14 Eight Treasure rice is a traditional New Year’s dish intended to ward off evil spirits in the coming year. Although Kung Pao is traditionally served with rice, noodles are also an important ingredient in Chinese cuisine, and this combination makes it a festive entrée for the occasion. For best results, prepare the sauce ahead of time and then cook the other ingredients. Only when it’s time to serve should you add the sauce to the noodles, then the vegetables, so that all the ingredients maintain their full flavors and texture. Steaming the vegetables helps retain their bright colors and nutritional goodness, and using a whole-grain pasta provides an additional depth of flavor.

Kung Pao Sauce While many recipes call for using bottled chili-garlic sauce, available in most stores, it’s also rather bitter. Preparing the sauce from scratch is very easy, and will give your Kung Pao Sauce a much smoother, and more complex, flavor. You can mix the Kung Pao Sauce several days before and keep it refrigerated.

Chili-Garlic Sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon agave nectar or brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Whisk these five ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup rice wine or white wine 2-4 tablespoons agave nectar or brown sugar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1-2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 pound whole-wheat fettuccini

Dissolve the cornstarch in the vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients and the chili-garlic sauce, which you’ve already made; if you’re using prepared sauce, add 2 tablespoons and mix well. If you’re making the Kung Pao Sauce the day before, refrigerate it at this point. When you’re ready to cook the sauce, bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until it has thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Taste and adjust the seasonings by adding a bit more soy sauce, sweetener, or sesame oil. Set aside.

You can prepare the pasta a few hours before serving. Cook the fettuccini according to package directions to the al dente stage, drain, rinse with cool water, and toss with a minimal amount of sesame oil.

When you’re ready to serve, bring water to a boil, add the precooked pasta, and boil it for 1-2 minutes. Test for doneness and drain.

Eight Treasures You can use any of your favorite vegetables for the eight treasures, and remember, nobody’s counting. Choose a variety of organic vegetables, in complementary flavors and of various colors, and prepare them in variously bite-sized shapes. If you have all the vegetables ready for cooking beforehand, the time it takes to steam them should be the same as that required to cook the noodles.

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2 teaspoons olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated or finely minced 1 cup roasted peanuts 1/2 cup hot chili peppers 2 cups broccoli, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup zucchini, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup yellow squash, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup carrots, sliced diagonally 1 cup green pepper, cut into thin strips 1 cup red pepper, cut into thin strips 1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced 2 scallions, sliced diagonally, for garnish\

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for about 15 seconds. Add the peanuts and hot chili peppers and cook just until fragrant. Remove this spicy nut mixture from the skillet and set aside.

Place a steamer in a large pan and add water to just below the steamer. Add the broccoli and eggplant and steam for about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and yellow squash, and steam for an additional 3 minutes. Add the carrots, peppers, and shallots and steam for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Top the vegetables with the reserved garlic, ginger, peppers, and peanut mixture and cover. The vegetables will continue to cook a little as they sit while you finish cooking the noodles.

Drain the cooked noodles, spoon a couple of ladles of the Kung Pao Sauce over them, and toss lightly. Gently mix in the cooked vegetables and add the remaining Kung Pao Sauce. Mix all together well and serve garnished with the scallions.

Cucumber Salad 1 large English cucumber or 2 small cucumbers 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon agave nectar or brown sugar sesame seeds for garnish

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Mix the grated fresh ginger and the sesame oil into the cucumbers.

In a small bowl, mix the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and agave nectar together. Pour the soy mixture over the cucumbers, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The cucumbers will keep well for several hours, but are not as good if kept overnight. Stir the salad again when you’re ready to serve and sprinkle over the sesame seeds.

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Huddle up. Watching sporting events is a big part of this room’s functionality, so LivingSound installed multiple HDTVs so three games could be on at the same time. The family also asked for “a room they could live in,” without speakers on the floor, so custom theater in-wall speakers from Bowers & Wilkins were used. Walking in the room all that is visible are the three large HDTVs. Everything else is discreetly installed in custom cabinetry. Clean and comfortable for family fun or hosting the ultimate private watch party.

Open it up. Arguably one of the finest home theaters in the Wichita area was installed by LivingSound last year. This lower-level theater room, which comfortably seats twelve, comes alive with immersive sound and a dynamic 4K projector and screen pairing. The large but comfortable theater delivers a consummate cinematic experience through state-of-the-art audio and video. At the touch of a button, lights dim and motorized curtains open to dramatically introduce the feature presentation.

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