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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Jane Preuss | jane.preuss@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Letter from the Editor WITH EVERY CHANGE OF SEASON, THE FEELING OF A FRESH BEGINNING ARISES IN ME. I love everything about fall. The leaves changing, crisp air, fire pits, pumpkin anything, jackets and the Chiefs—what’s not to love? The hope and change of a new season is welcomed a little more this year in our home. We are ready to make some new family traditions enjoying our city and the outdoors in a different way.

Angela Broockerd | angela.broockerd@lifestylepubs.com DIRECTOR OF PHOTOG ARAPHY

Paul Versluis | paul.versluis@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Angela Broockerd, Allison Swan, Riley Cowing CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Paul Versluis, Janie Jones, Esther Kontny

In this issue, we share about bringing back the front porch gatherings. Being out front invites conversation and relationship with neighbors or walkers passing by. I have been so lucky to live in consecutively wonderful neighborhoods that all have a great sense of community and relationship with neighbors. Some of the best evenings can be an impromptu driveway get-together around a fire-pit with the kids running around playing in the yards. This year has definitely been a year of trials and division as a country and world, and it can be discouraging watching the news and scrolling our social media feeds. It feels like the whole country is fighting and at odds. But what I have found is when we step away from the news and interact with people face-to-face with friends and strangers

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alike, there is so much more commonality and love to be shared. That is the beauty

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

of a neighborhood. We have the opportunity to connect with people of all ages, back-

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grounds and beliefs that we may not normally gravitate to, but due to proximity we

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

have the ability to make a connection.

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As we usher in fall, let’s find ways to extend some love and hospitality in our neighborhoods. We can all use a little more positivity and care this year. Happy fall! 514 W 26TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

FEATURES 10 Prairiebrooke Arts The art resource for homes and offices since 1990

22 Fall Entertaining Bringing back Front Porch Gatherings

28 Perfect Pairings Leawood couple behind the upscale pop-up Savor & Swirl

36 Dare To Be Different Kitchen Studio: KC, sheds light on

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what makes contemporary, traditional or transitional kitchen styles unique.

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22 DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

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Artist’s Palette

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28 Locally Owned 36 Open House 41

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

PRAIRIEBROOKE ARTS

THE ART RESOURCE FOR HOMES AND OFFICES SINCE 1990

ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

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PRAIRIEBROOKE

IS

framing production facility, we continue to

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF CON-

ART

grow our footprint as the leading resource

NECTING

WITH

for art for residential and commercial

KANSAS CITY. Founded on the belief

projects. We are thankful for the loyal

that quality counts and experience matters,

clients, employees and artists who make

is all part of the formula to building our

Prairiebrooke delivers top-notch service,

Prairiebrooke something truly special.”

collection. We keep good company! Our

BEAUTIFUL

GALLERY ART

one-of-a-kind

Peruse their carefully curated collection

clients will see many of our artists as they

artwork. Megan Hoban is the second gen-

from local, national and international artists

visit some of the best galleries in beautiful

eration owner of this iconic full service art

in their expansive gallery showroom.

places from Aspen to Santa Fe and Beaver

competitive

pricing

and

Creek, just to name a few.”

house located in downtown Overland Park.

“We love hearing comments in the gallery

“As a family business, I am grateful to

that there are so many beautiful options at

If finding an artistic direction in your home

be a woman-owned, second generation

Prairiebrooke—it’s hard to pick a favorite.

or office seems like a daunting task, leave it

business owner in our community,” Hoban

Keeping in mind our clients’ tastes, design

up to the professionals at Prairiebrooke to

says. “With our gallery showroom and

and years of experience in the art industry

make your space an original.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE (CONTINUED) “In a world full of ‘stuff’ for the home,

can’t commit to real art—the same is to

art is something different. Our goal is

be said for buying ready-made art from

to connect clients and art while making

a big box store. Push yourself to experi-

the process easy and enjoyable! Just as

ence the process of discovering fine art.

important as the collection we curate

Find a piece of art you connect with and

for the gallery is the Prairiebrooke expe-

that brings joy to you and your space.

rience. Finding a piece of art you love is

Get out there and visit some local gal-

one thing, and wondering if it will work in

leries—we have some great ones right

something

your space is another. After an initial visit

here in our community.”

to the gallery, our staff will bring artwork

Prairiebrooke also believes that cus-

that will set

to your home to see it in the space and

tom framing is extremely important

help with placement, custom framing,

in completing and preserving art and

your home

delivery and installation.”

should not be overlooked.

Artwork is equally as important as

“Don’t neglect or skimp on custom

the home itself, which is why it’s import-

framing—it’s the jewelry on the art-

ant to include art in the budget when

work. A well-designed frame can take

building or remodeling.

your art to the next level. Support local

“A r t i s

a p a r t .”

“Art is something that will set your

business by visiting your neighborhood

home apart. Don’t save it until the end

frame shop and work with a skilled

of a project when you are over budget—

craftsman who uses only conserva-

start with art for key locations where

tion-grade materials.

you spend the most time. If you like to

“Original art is an addiction. Once you

entertain, focus on a statement piece for

buy your first piece you have started

your dining room, kitchen or living room.

something special. One piece has the

If you enjoy relaxing after a busy day,

ability to elevate a room and instantly

some soothing landscapes might be the

bring sophistication to a space.”

perfect fit for the bedroom.

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For more information and to schedule a

mirrors are an easy way out, and some-

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fall book list ARTICLE JANINE KLUCKHOHN

IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE IT’S ALREADY OCTOBER! The days of

first glance a genre makes you pause or think it’s not for you, give

reading by the beach or on the dock are over, and now it’s time to

it a second look before you pass it up. Some of these books may

cuddle up with a blanket and turn on the fireplace. When I started

scare you; some may give you hope; while others may leave you

@DowntoGettheFictionOn on Instagram, I found so many great

with a call to action, but each book I have read and recommend!

books in different genres of which I would have previously rolled

Grab your blanket, break out the apple crisp, buffalo chicken dip

my eyes. I would have never imagined I would enjoy fantasy or

and grab one of these six book recommendations. If you would like

speculative fiction, but I’ve found I will read anything as long as

to see more recommendations, please check out my account on

it’s well written, has a good plot and strong characters. My recom-

Instagram. Also, check out @CityLifeStyle on Instagram as I will be

mendations this month are from a wide variety of genres, so if at

recommending a new book early each month.

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A D U LT F I C T I O N / FA N TA S Y

YO U N G A D U LT

THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA

THIS IS MY AMERICA

Linus Baker is a strait-laced, no non-

Seven years ago, the Beaumont fam-

sense case worker for the Department in

ily was torn to pieces when James, the

Charge of Magical Youth. Linus is content

patriarch, was put on death row for a

making his reports and going home to

crime they are certain he did not com-

his cat, Calliope. That is until Extremely

mit. Every week since his conviction,

Upper Management forces him to take

Tracy Beaumont, a 17-year-old high

on a highly classified case to travel to an

school student, sends a letter to the

orphanage filled with the most mystical

Innocence X Project pleading with them

creatures managed by an equally myste-

to take on her father’s case. All these

rious Arthur Parnassus. Linus begins to

years later, she’s still yet to receive a

find his edges soften as he learns more

response. When the police show up to

about this orphanage and all of those who

arrest her track star brother, Jamal, for

inhabit it. This book is a masterpiece of

another crime, she is determined to not

whimsy and humor while simultaneously

let the system fail them twice. This is

dealing with deeper topics like love and

My America is a deep story about the

the equality of others. While I am not a

injustices in America. Part social jus-

fantasy reader, I fell in love with this vivid,

tice story and part mystery romance, I

imaginative and heartwarming book.

recommend readers of all ages take the

Don’t let the fantasy element scare you,

time to meet the Beaumonts.

this book is perfection from page 1!

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THRILLER/SUSPENSE

CONTEMPORARY FICTION

DON’T LOOK FOR ME Molly Clark’s life is messy. Her family

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THE BRILLIANT LIFE OF EUDORA HONEYSETT

is falling apart; her kids don’t want her

Eudora Honeysett is in her twilight

around; her husband could be having

years and after 85 years of a hard life,

an affair, and there is a cloud of blame

she’s ready to call it a wrap. She likes

floating over her from five years ago.

to keep to herself and is used to a life

One night during a storm her car breaks

of routine and independence. That is

down, and she is left having to walk for

until Rose, a rambunctious and unique

help. Alone with her thoughts, she feels

9-year-old, moves in next door. If you

the pull to just walk away from the ones

love a curmudgeon and precocious chil-

she loves who all seem to be miserable

dren, this is the one for you! The story

in her company. When Molly doesn’t

alternates between present day and

come home, that one night could for-

Eudora’s past which gives it a fresh spin

ever haunt the Clark family. This sus-

on a familiar genre. Filled with humor

penseful thriller is a fast-paced page

and heart, the characters are ones you’re

turner. I was never quite sure who to

sure to fall in love with. In a time when

root for and what was going to happen

so many people are feeling isolated, this

next. Told in alternating points of view,

book was a great reminder to stay con-

the story is filled with twists and turns

nected and the importance of cultivating

that will make it hard to stop reading!

and maintaining relationships.

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C U LT U R A L F I C T I O N

S P E C U L AT I V E FICTION

NO HEAVEN FOR GOOD BOYS (on sale 10/13)

THE YEAR OF THE WITCHING In puritanical Bethel, the Prophet is

Set in Senegal, Ibrahimah is a 6-year

sacred and his word is the law. Outside

old boy who loves his close-knit fam-

the strict lands of Bethel, is the Darkwood,

ily. He and his mother are heartbroken

a forbidden forest haunted by the death

when he’s sent to Dakar to live with

of four witches. Immanuelle Moore has

Marabout Ahmed, a well-known reli-

always lived her life according to the

gious teacher. There he finds himself

prophet but in the shadow of her mother

sleeping on a cardboard mat with his

who broke vows and brought shame

older cousin and the other boys while

upon her family before her death. While

spending their days roaming the city

there have always been rumors that her

streets as they beg for money for his

mother was a witch, Immanuelle finds

teacher. This powerful story taught me

herself drawn into the Darkwoods and

about a culture and part of the world I

begins to uncover more truths about her

didn’t know much about. One thing I love

mother, the church and the witches. Is

about reading is it can transport you to

there a better month to read a story

places you’d likely never be able to visit.

about witches than October? This is

While at times brutally heartbreaking,

dark and atmospheric story is a mix of

the story is filled with hope and love. I

fantasy, horror and historical fiction. If

thought about Ibrahimah and his friends

you’re a fan of The Handmaids Tale, I

when I wasn’t reading, and this book will

would recommend you grab this book!

stick with me long after I finished.

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THIS TIME OF YEAR, I FIND MYSELF EXCITED FOR PREPARING OUR HOME FOR THE CHILLY MONTHS AHEAD. Even before the air gets crisp I get busy washing throw blankets, replacing worn out couch pillows and digging out those yummy smelling candles. It makes me want to stock up on coffee and hot cocoa to share with friends when they gather in our home. Although I am still inclined to do those things, this year is a bit different as the world of social distancing has changed our abilities to gather with friends and family like we used to. Much like this past summer where we did more backyard pool hangouts and bike rides instead of indoor dinner birthday parties and game nights; this fall, I expect the changes to continue and that we will be doing more front porch chats rather than indoor cocktail hours. Whatever may come with the chilly air I do know one thing…we still need people, and it can still be just as wonderful to gather together! The question that I’ve been asking myself is “how can our family pivot with the times and continue to gather, visit with friends, meet for coffee, share dinners and celebrate in life milestones?” Priceless are the stories that our grandparents tell of the days when they would sit on their front porch waving to neighbors and visiting with friends. In those days front porch sitting had more to do with the absence of air-conditioning then social distancing and mask wearing but, whatever the reason, I believe that we have a wonderful opportunity to bring back the front porch tradition into our modern reality. So, this fall, instead of turning my attention into our living room, I am looking to my front porch (and backyard) in preparation for gathering with people there. Here are a few of my ideas for creating an outdoor space to be used well into the cold winter months. You can also continue to join me in the journey by following me at @silvertoothfarmhome.

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putting together your gathering space… Somewhere to sit… Even if you don’t have a front porch, you might have a garage, a yard, a little corner under a tree. Pick a spot and plant some chairs there (6 feet apart these days). Our Adirondack Chairs are an old version from World Market, but any outdoor chair will do. If you have a covered space then don’t be afraid to pull out those indoor chairs too. It’s charming to see repurposed wooden dining room chairs sitting on a covered porch. Be creative! Something to feel… Instantly give your outdoor space the feeling of indoors with an outdoor rug. It seriously changes everything by making the space like a living room! I get my budget friendly outdoor rugs from Boutique Rugs, but you can find them at any price point. Include a pillow or blanket for warmth, and when the days get really cold a patio heater is a major bonus. Something to see… Bring on the layering of flowers, pumpkins or candles to bring the space to life! I like to work with different heights and textures (here I placed my chrysanthemums in bushel baskets from Hobby Lobby and placed them on stools to elevate them to eye level). The possibilities are endless so be creative and have fun! Something to eat… Fill a basket with caramel apples on sticks, kettle corn in brown paper bags, coffee or tea in paper travel cups. I love using baskets and trays to easily transport items from my kitchen to the outdoor space. Keep it practical. If your porch is covered then everything can live outside all season long. If your gathering place is open to the elements then designate a spot indoors, such as a corner in your coat closet, to store your outdoor pillows and blanket on those dewy nights and rainy days. Then, you’ll always know where they are when it’s time to pull them out as friends come by. Here’s to building your own new memories with old front porch traditions!

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caramel apple rec ipe + Granny Smith apples, stems removed and chilled + 11-ounce package of soft caramel candies, unwrapped + 2 tablespoons heavy cream + Parchment lined cookie sheet + Wooden Apple Skewer Sticks Caramel made from scratch just can’t be beat! However, sugar is tricky to work with, so this time I chose to use the “halfway homemade” approach to save myself the stress. First, prep apples by washing off the wax coating with soap and water. Remove stems and chill apples in the refrigerator until ready to use (having cold apples is key!). Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside. Unwrap individual caramel candies and place in a microwave safe bowl. Add cream. Microwave for one minute and stir. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir and repeat every 30 seconds until melted. Dip apples into melted caramel and let the excess drip off before placing them on the lined cookie sheet. Chill until set.

popcorn bags + Brown paper lunch bags + Scissors + Popcorn or kettle corn Cut off the top 1/3 of your paper bag. Using both hands, slowly roll the bag down until you come to the desired height. I love when the bags are imperfect in shape and size, so don’t be worried if they all look different! Fill each bag with popcorn and share with friends.

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stacked pumpkin topiar y + 3 faux foam pumpkins (1 small, 1 medium and 1 large) + 1 wood dowel rod (measure the height of your stacked pumpkins and add 12 inches) + Faux magnolia leaves (or any real or faux greenery) + Box cutter or kitchen knife + Hot glue gun To create stacked pumpkins for your planter simply remove the stems from your large and medium sized pumpkin. A kitchen knife did the trick for removing my pumpkin stems. Take your large pumpkin and push the wood dowel rod through the bottom center and out where the stem was removed. Then push the rod through the bottom center of the medium pumpkin and out where the stem was removed. Finally add the small pumpkin on top making sure the rod doesn’t push through the stem. Leave about 12-18 inches of the dowel rod sticking out of the bottom of the large (bottom) pumpkin. Trim if the rod is too long. I simply snapped mine off without the need of a tool. The extended rod is then used to push through the soil of your planter to stabilize and support the pumpkin stack. To finish, hot glue faux greens between the pumpkin layers. You can even use real leaves found around your yard, but they might need to be replaced mid-season as they dry out. My pumpkin topiary is now going into its third season and still looks great!

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KC roots to raise their daughters, Vivienne, 8, and

PASSION, YOU FIND A WAY TO SERVE OTH-

Coco, 6. As founders of Savor & Swirl since 2019, the

ERS EVEN DURING A SHUTDOWN. Chef Kyle

creative partners love working together to execute

and Hannah Williams of Leawood swiveled their

a vision. Hannah focuses on front-of-house (décor,

successful culinary creation, Savor & Swirl, into a

lighting, floor arrangements, table setups, emails/

secondary business suitable for quarantines. Instead

payments) while Kyle prepares menus, sources and

of their usual curated cuisine such as chateaubriand,

pairs food and wines, and puts his European-honed

imported French truffles or fresh Maine lobsters,

culinary skills to local use.

their new SavorToGo (STG) features weekday com-

The fuel beneath Chef Kyle’s rise first ignited when

fort food. Think tender, braised chicken with fresh

he was a student at Raytown High. A culinary school

seasonal veggies or smoky barbecue, burnt ends,

representative visited, and in that moment, Kyle knew

slow-cooked kettle beans, creamy mac-&-cheese,

he wanted to become a chef. He went on to receive his

and fresh-from-scratch strawberry shortcake. It’s

bachelor’s degree in culinary nutrition from Johnson

door-delivered with an affordable bottle of wine and

& Wales, Providence, R.I., and earned his grill stripes

a suggested music playlist, and it’s all chef-inspired

and pastry stars in numerous kitchens across Italy,

but designed to pair well with sweatpants.

Hawaii, and New York City, where he studied under

“People have been stuck at home with restaurants

celebrity chefs Todd English, David Burke and Daniel

closed, and we wanted to help our customers and

Boulud. In 2014, the Williams family moved back to KC

take at least one meal off their hands,” says Kyle, a

because Hannah, from Lee’s Summit, was expecting

classically trained professional chef for 20 years.

their second child, and they wanted to raise their

Hannah adds that SavorToGo meals are “fami-

children back home. (Although later that year, Kyle

ly-friendly and approachable so everyone can enjoy

did return to NYC to compete on “Beat Bobby Flay,”

eating at home together.”

preparing ricotta chorizo quail egg bruschetta.)

Whether describing SavorToGo or hinting about

For the past six years, Kyle has been the chef at the

their upcoming fall reveals for Savor & Swirl, Kyle and

Blue Cross Blue Shield café downtown, serving hun-

Hannah bring a contagious enthusiasm to their col-

dreds of employees. When offices closed for the pan-

laboration. They’re determined to create the ultimate

demic, Kyle pitched the idea to management to partner

delectable and unforgettable experience for their

with House of Hope KC, delivering 800 meals a week to

guests, drawing on Chef Kyle’s drive to pair extraordi-

shelters, first responders and the impoverished, total-

nary fare with great wine and Hannah’s passion to gar-

ing 14,000 meals to date. (Savor & Swirl also donates

nish guests with hospitality over memorable settings.

part of ticket sales to Hillcrest Transitional Housing, a

“We love hosting and setting the tone for people to

local nonprofit that combats homelessness.)

relax, enjoy a fun and exquisite experience, and make

“We’re not an elitist club,” he adds. “I mean, we

our guests feel honored and comfortable,” Hannah says.

have menus that rival some of the best dining all over

These former teenage sweethearts are clearly still

the world, but it’s not to be pretentious or exclusive.

besties after meeting at church, marrying 14 years

It’s just that these ingredients and wines are unique,

ago, traveling the world and then returning to their

special and delicious. We like sharing things we love.”

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Their current passion is to bring the Speakeasystyle pop-ups they enjoyed in NYC to a KC audience. (Think secret locations, maybe entering through a phone booth where you make a call, give a secret password and gain passage into an establishment loaded with history.) “Kansas City has similar history, still with tunnels here, going back to Tom Pendergast (the unelected machine boss during Prohibition),” Kyle says. “We love that vintage mystique experience that’s exciting and mysterious.” Last fall, Savor & Swirl rented a commercial rooftop overlooking the downtown Kansas City sunset skyline. They’ve also rented beautiful event spaces, adding tables, fine linens and music to evoke opening night of a restaurant you’ve never been to before and won’t ever again because it closes that night, and the next pop-up will be completely different. All pop-ups have limited seating to promote conversation and deepen friendships. Kyle provides education about menu sources or vineyard histories—often traced to the Middle Ages—with details on cellars and chateaux, castles and vintners, soil and climate. “People come in with people they know or sit down with people they don’t and create new relationships,” Kyle says. “Something special always happens at an actual table, and it happens all over the world with family and friends building relationships, whether it’s an engagement, a business meeting, or people reuniting after 20 years. People always meet at a restaurant, and I think there’s so much value in that. You walk in and everything is going well. The servers are ready, the manager’s there, the chefs are in the kitchen, the tables are clean, the temperature’s right, the food and wine are right, everything is ALL right. That’s what we want to put out there. That’s our heart behind Savor & Swirl.” “Back in time, restaurants and inns were for travelers who were cold and hungry, or hot and thirsty. A fire was going in the hearth to warm them and welcome them with food and drink to nourish their bodies but also nourish their souls. When you leave

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DA R E TO B E DIFFERENT SUE SHINNEMAN, CO-OWNER OF KITCHEN STUDIO: KC, SHEDS LIGHT ON WHAT MAKES CONTEMPORARY, TRADITIONAL OR TRANSITIONAL KITCHEN STYLES UNIQUE.

“IF THIS FALL SEASON HAS YOU FEELING READY FOR A CHANGE AND WITH SOME EXTR A ENERGY FOR PROJECTS AROUND THE HOUSE, TAKE A MOMENT TO DREAM ABOUT WHICH OF THESE DISTINCT STYLES BEST FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE.” THE KITCHEN OFTEN SERVES AS THE HEART OF ANY HOME. It’s where your day may begin, scooping coffee grounds and twisting open the blinds. It’s where you chop basil for your family’s tradition of making your own pizzas every Sunday instead of ordering out. It’s where you pour yourself another glass of water between Zoom conference calls or where you slip your pet a treat because you cannot believe their cuteness. Perhaps it’s where you lean against the counter, hand cupped around a cocktail while the sun sets behind you, to talk about your day. Sue Shinneman, co-owner of Kitchen Studio: KC, shed light on what makes each of these kitchen styles unique—whether contemporary, traditional, or transitional. If this fall season has you feeling ready for a change and with some extra energy for projects around the house, take a moment to dream about which of these distinct styles best fits your lifestyle. 36

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CONTEMPOR ARY If it weren’t for stainless steel handles of appliances or the stove top nestled between clean counter space, you may not even realize at first that you’re standing in a kitchen. Shinneman notes that contemporary kitchens have clean lines, and the beauty of its materials shines on its own, without excessive ornamentation. Both contemporary kitchens pictured have different styles of cabinet doors—slab cabinet doors with high gloss acrylic color and stainless steel cabinet fronts to complement the appliances. Shinneman says that any type of countertop can work in this style and that wood and stone tops specifically tend to have streamlined shapes and simple edges. Appliances in this style could either be hidden with cabinetry panels to create a cohesive look or could be accented by stainless steel to distinguish them from the cabinetry.

TR ANSITIONAL This style establishes a perfect balance of modern, clean design with traditional elements that feel warm and inviting. According to Shinneman, having a mix of simple design with traditional accent details is popular for the transitional style. She says cabinetry is likely to have more details than contemporary styling, seen in painted finishes that enhance the details of the wood (whereas wood finishes remain simple to display the natural beauty of the wood itself). A mix of metal finishes are used in the hardware, decorative lighting and metal range hoods, and there is more likely to be mixing of countertop styles. She also notes appliances tend to be hidden by cabinetry, except for the range hoods that are intended to shine on their own.

TR ADITIONAL In the traditional style, more detail is used in the cabinetry doors and applied moldings on doors, with a heavier feel to the cabinets and a tendency for more stained wood finishes as accents. For instance, the kitchen island cabinetry would have a wood finish and heavier moldings. According to Shinneman, countertops in this style have more detailed-edge treatments in stone and wood counters. She adds that the classic style within this genre may have all painted cabinetry and all one countertop material—rendering it a space that will last a lifetime. 38

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

LIST PRICE

L E AWO OD

SOLD PRICE %SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

HALLBROOK

$1,499,000

$1,385,000

92%

168

5

7.2

HIGHLANDS CREEK

$1,349,000

$1,315,000

97%

294

5

5.1

LEAWOOD

$1,375,000

$1,275,000

92%

110

5

5.2

TUSCANY RESERVE

$1,175,000

$1,100,000

93%

1

5

4

HALLBROOK

$1,100,000

$997,700

90%

172

4

5.2

LEAWOOD

$975,000

$950,000

97%

12

4

4.1

ESTATES OF IRON HORSE

$975,000

$960,000

97%

2

4

4.1

HALLBROOK

$989,000

$940,000

95%

65

4

3.3

PAVILLIONS

$899,000

$899,000

100%

0

4

4.1

HIGHLANDS RANCH

$875,000

$857,000

97%

59

5

4.1

Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers.STATISTICS from 8/1/2020 TO 8/31/2020. * DOM=Days on Market

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ASK E D, LISTENED

LEAWOOD IS HOME TO THE AREA'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS SHOPPING AND DINING, AND PARK PLACE HAS IT ALL. Last month we highlighted some of what Park Place has to offer, and we have heard from several of you inquiring about the beautiful photography and where you can get the products and clothing featured in those images. Well you asked, so we are answering.

₁ MEN + On location at Barkley Square and The Ainsworth + All men’s clothing: Geno’s Clothiers

K I D'S PA R T Y

+ On location and balloon garland: Pink Antlers Studio & Party Room + Mom’s dress and camisole: Etiquette Boutique + Flowers and girls’ floral crowns: Flowers by Emily + Cake and sweet treats: Sweet Boutique and Panache Chocolatier

WOMEN + Hair: Timothy Weber: A Hair Salon + Black body con dress, necklace, purse: Alysa Rene Boutique + Leopard print dress and belt bag: Etiquette Boutique + Black top, black tie-waist pants, necklace, clutch: Alysa Rene Boutique

FOOD + On location with food and cocktails: Verdigris + Gold clutch: Alysa Rene

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+ Cake and chocolates: Sweet Boutique and Panache Chocolatier

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