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//FIRST FRIDAYS//Q39// LOFT TIPS // BALDWIN DENIM

AN URBAN INSPIRED KANSAS CITY BASED MAGAZINE THAT SHOW CASES UP AND COMING TRENDS, POP CULTURE, STREET ART, AND ARCHITECTURE.

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DEPARTM URBAN FASHION Get the hottest looks of the season with these 5 style items

DOWNTOWN LIVING Experience the changing landscape of downtown with the addition of street cars

STREET CUISINE From belgian waffles to stuffed boneless wings, food trucks have it all

STRIVING ARTISTS Meet Morgan and Carrie of Ampersand Design Studio to talk about design in KC

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KC FIRST FRIDAYS Let the sidewalks be your guide

FEATU and

experience KC’s crossroads district

Q39 BBQ Allow your taste buds to explore one of the finest new BBQ joints in town

6 SPRING LOFT TIPS Live in luxury and let us teach you about the necessities of living in the city

BEHIND BALDWIN Get an exclusive look at the designer behind the Baldwin denim brand

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN KANSAS CITY?

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LAUREN R YA N Crossroads Art District

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MADELINE GOSS Nelson Atkins Museum of Art

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ASHLEY HENDERSON Hamburger Mary’s

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K AT H R Y N A N TO N O P O U LO S Country Club Plaza

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ARTUVNOIZE VOLUME ONE JUNE 2015

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ON MODEL Asos crop top, $25.

Urban Outfitters ripped shorts, $75.

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THIS SPRING URBAN FASHION IS ALL ABOUT BRINGING BACK THE 90’S GRUNGE STYLE. REMEMBER THOSE OLD OVERALLS YOU HAD? TIME TO BRING THOSE OUT FROM STORAGE. THEY ARE BACK! TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT STAPLE ITEMS YOU MIGHT WANT TO HAVE IN YOUR CLOSET THIS SEASON.

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OVERALLS

Overalls are surprising purely for their staying power. They are popular for embracing the all-in-one look and being concurrently cool and playful at the same time. You can make overalls as casual as you want or pair them with nice accessories to dress them up a bit.

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SWEAT PANTS

Sweat pants have become a style piece of 2015 that you can dress up or down. Not only can sweat pants serve as the most comfortable clothing item, but they can also look stylish as well when paired with a simple cut top, heels, and bulky jewlery.

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GRAPHIC TEES

Graphic Tees are perfect if you want to wear something that isn’t as plain as a solid cotton tshirt.

Throw on a graphic tee under a cardigan or light jacket. They are great if you want to wear something that is simple and light.

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SNEAKERS

Sneakers come in all different kind of styles. For a more athletic look and most comfortable sneaker, go for brands like Nike, Adidas, and New Balance. For a more simple sneaker, try on some Convers or Vans. This style item is perfect to wear when you need to quickly throw something on.

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BOYFRIEND JEANS Time to dig into your boyfriends closet and steal his favorite pair of jeans. The slouchy and ripped up denim look is in. Pair them with your favorite sneakers or dress them up with a spring blazer and heels. The jeans are easy to wear and most of all comfortable.

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OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE BLUE

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CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE O F K A N S A S C I T Y T R A N S P O R TAT I O N starter

and more efficient travel option. It is

line is the first step in a longer-

envisioned that the downtown KC

range plan to create a regional,

Streetcar starter line will bring new

integrated transit system to uniquely

investment and increased property

connect the Greater Kansas City

values to downtown along with an

area like never before. Progressive

increased economic impact during

regions around the country with

construction and after.

Downtown KC Streetcar,

a

streetcar

systems

have

seen

significant economic growth and the

The completion of the Downtown

Downtown KC Streetcar starter line

KC Streetcar project is anticipated

is a step in effort to realize an even

in fall of 2015 followed by a period

more vibrant, vital and livable urban

of testing. It is expected that in early

center. Streetcar systems attract

2016 the first streetcar rides will

new

occur through Downtown Kansas

residents,

businesses

and

workforce and provide an improved

City in over a half a century.

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ROUTE MILES

MODERN STREET CAR VEHICLES

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102

MILLION PROJECT COST

OPERATIONAL BY JUNE 2016 Kansas

City’s

streetcar

vehicles

are being assembled in the United

or more of the work on the cars is done in the U.S.

States, and the first is due to arrive in late September. On Thursday,

Kansas City ordered four CAF Urbos

City

a

3 streetcar vehicles for about $18

city’s

million. Davis said he visited the

more than $100 million streetcar

production facility in Elmira and

line, told the board of the Kansas

was impressed with the progress

City Streetcar Authority Inc. that

since components started to arrive

the streetcar vehicle components

in February and March. Once the

are

where

vehicles start to arrive, they will be

they were manufactured, and are

placed directly onto the streetcar

being assembled at CAF USA Inc.

tracks. Each car will arrive about a

facilities in Elmira, N.Y. The vehicle

month after the previous one, so

components are being assembled

they should all be in Kansas City by

in the U.S. to meet “buy American”

the end of 2015. Then, the “long and

requirements attached to the city’s

complicated” testing process will

federal grants — meaning 60 percent

begin, he said.

Engineer

project

Ralph

manager

arriving

from

for

Davis, the

Spain,

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“IT’S A PHASED APPROACH OVER TIME. YOU ENSURE EVERYTHING WORKS PERFECT BEFORE YOU EVER GET THE FIRST PASSENGER ON.” RALPH DAVIS Davis said CAF will take at least 10

shortcuts,” Davis said. “We’re going

days to inspect each vehicle, after

to keep things moving, but we don’t

which the city will start driving the

have any miracle cures or silver

streetcar along the 2.2-mile run of

bullets to jump ahead like we have

the Main Street streetcar line. He

other places.”

said the system then will be powered on — the streetcar will get its energy

The latest construction schedule

from overhead wires — and each car

was released in March by the joint

in the system will be required to run

venture of St. Joseph-based heavy

about 300 miles on the circuit.

contractor Herzog Contracting Corp. and California rail builder Stacey

“A lot” of testing will occur on a mile-

and Witbeck Inc. That schedule said

long test track in Elmira, Davis said,

all track work will be complete by

and Kansas City’s cars will be run

the end of June. Work on the the

along that track before they arrive in

overhead caternary system — the

the city. The city must meet Federal

power wires — and system testing

Transit

guidelines

will begin in June and is expected to

before testing is complete, but he

be completed in mid-October. When

did not give a time line for how long

the streetcar project was approved

that might take. “The process is very

in December 2012, it anticipated

detailed, and there’s not always

being operational by June 2016. X

Administration

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KC

FIRST FRIDAYS In-depth detail and converstations with four well-known companies on why they are the hot spots for First Fridays. These companies are known for their creative and community driven work that is shown every First Friday of the year in KC.

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Barkley, The agency is housed in the

Barkley is located just south of

onetime corporate headquarters of

downtown in the Crossroads Arts

TWA. The airline built the building

District. With over 60 galleries in

back in the 50s on the site of

the neighborhood, it is one of the

the former Muehlebach Brewery,

largest arts districts in the country.

nicknamed the Beer Castle.

Each month on the First Friday of to

every month, the area holds an open

structure

gallery event know as First Friday.

red

and

Barkley partners will be selling their

white by Kansas City architectural

personally designed and produced

firm El Dorado, while the massive

merchandise. There will be a range

133,000-square-foot

was

of goods from t-shirts to prints.

world-renowned

There is typically plenty of music,

The

exterior

resemble using

was

the

TWA’s

overhauled

renovated

original signature

by

interior

art and beer. Barkley having one of

architecture firm Gensler.

the most commanding roof decks green

in the city, so save the date for your

features, including a 25,000-square-

next FirstFriday and bring a friend

foot rooftop garden. All well and

to learn more about this year’s

good, but here’s the thing account

grant finalists. Dont forget to bring

executives and creatives geekout

your cash and credit so you can get

over: 23 conference rooms and 38

somehing unique for yourself or that

concepting spaces. Yeah.

special someone.

The

building

has

many

Moon Drops Circus, says they will

see in a traveling circus, MoonDrop

provide an outlet in the heart of

Circus uses mostly local entertainers

Kansas City to watch the circus arts

who honed their skills during Kansas

evolve through frequent community

City’s Circus Week.

performances, as well as providing

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the highest quality entertainment

“The show, ‘New Tune’ was the

to private events. While community

culmination

performances

solid

week,” Benjamin Domask, assistant

foundation for collaborations and

producer, said. “Everyone worked

experimentation, private venues will

hard

ensure proper compensation for the

performers,

performers and artists involved.

should be as proud of themselves.”

Something

ordinary

“If they ask me to come back next

greeted attendees at The Arts Asylum

year, I think I would be interested

in Kansas City, Missouri when and if

in doing so,” Domask said. “They all

they attended the MoonDrop Circus

really grew as performers as it was

the weekend of Jan. 23-25 as the

the first time performing their circus

second MoonDrop Circus presented

show in such a narrative fashion.

their skills and comedy. Circus week

I wish we had more than this one

in Kansas City, Missouri culminated

week to work together. But, for one

with weekend performances of the

week to put everything together,

MoonDrop Circus. John Hill and

they did a great job.” The house was

courtesy of MoonDrop Circus. The

a pretty full each night. According

show featured hoop skills, a high

to Domask, the turn out was strong

bar/trapeze, ropes, acrobats, clowns,

each

juggling,

and

weekend. “I’ll wait to see the official

the artistic skills of the performers.

numbers, but Saturday night was

Similar to circus acts one would

especially good for the performers.

out

build

of

pantomime,

a

the

music

and

night

of

events

definitely

grew

everyone

of

the

for

the

as

involved

performance

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They really found what I asked them

Cary McRoberts, The cast included:

to find through their performances

Nadine Civitello, Blake Freeman,

and with the crowd. They all played

Terra

Gray,

more on stage and didn’t worry

Greg

Owsley,

about being “circus performers,”

Meara Roah, Abbie Rooney, Robin

Domask concluded. Domask was

Rosenberger, Jacob Tichenor, Grace

the as artistic director and Robin

Virant, and Allysha Woodson.

Rosenberger

was

the

managing

director. Music was composed and performed by Noah Richmond and

Cary Noah

McRoberts, Richmond,

Our goal is to engage the audience and inspire them to dream big, with an emphasis on creativity.

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Hammerpress, is a letterpress print

Magazine,

shop and design studio located

Upper case Magazine, Sydney Hale

in

District

candles, Auntie Oti textiles, Early

of Kansas City, Missouri. Here in

Jewelry, Palo Santo sticks and real,

the shop we have a retail store

lucky horseshoes. If you’re unable to

offering all of our letterpress cards,

visit us at our shop, we have our full

stationery, ephemera, show posters

selection of Hammerpress products

and art prints - all designed and

available for purchase online. If

letterpress printed right here. Along

you’re wanting to buy a certain

with our Hammerpress goods we

product that you’re unable to find

carry a curated selection of home

on our online store, feel free to call

goods, personal accessories and

or email us and we may be able to

desk supplies.

arrange a transaction.

Products and goods you can find

Owner Brady Vest Est. Hammerpress

in

storefront

in 1994 after graduating from the

Kaweco

Kansas City Art Institute. At the

writing instruments, Rite in the Rain

time, the shop consisted of one

notebooks, Santa Fe Stoneworks

old press and a cabinet of type.

knives & tools, Field Notes, hand-

Vest quickly earned recognition by

forged

Serrote

creating distinctive record covers

notebooks, recycled Mexican bar

and show posters for independent

ware, washi tape, Juniper Ridge

bands and printing letterpress jobs

incense, Dasein Fragrance, Frankie

for local design firms. 20 years

the

the

include:

Crossroads

Arts

Hammerpress Delfonics

brass

&

scissors,

Synonym

Journal,

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Create Positive Space Around You, Even If It’s In Your Mind.

You Must Have An Environment Of Good Energy.

later, Hammerpress has grown to

to the two-chair hair studio that is

a small team that produces lovely

being run by Amber Hodgson. It

letterpress products and strives to

features small-batch products that

continue the craft of letterpress

aren’t likely to be stocked anywhere

printing. Now one of the most

else in Kansas City.

widely known letterpress studios in the the United States, Hammerpress

We caught up with Brady Vest of

has garnered much attention for our

Hammerpress to talk about the new

distinct approach to typography

shop and how a letterpress and

and design.

design studio got into the business of selling dry goods.

Letterpress printing is the process of using metal or wood type that

When you first started thinking

is inked and pressed against paper.

about the spot, did you envision

It is a relief printing technique that

selling foodstuffs?

produces an impression in the paper

Not at all. When we first moved

making it distinctively different from

Hammerpress to this spot two years

offset printing.

ago, we had no plans of carrying food items. We did, however, try

The I Love You Shop at Hammerpress

selling fresh cut flowers for a total of

debuts at tonight’s First Friday in

two weeks that was kind of difficult.

the Crossroads. Inside the old-timey

We just liked the idea of having some

card shop, I Love You is a modern

other kind of unexpected product in

take on a general store attached

the shop to learn more about this

year’s grant finalists. Dont forget to

Is there a mood or connection

bring your cash and credit so you can

you’re attempting to create with

get somehing unique for yourself or

customers, such as nostalgia or

that special someone.

curiosity?

I think more curiosity than nostalgia.

What food items will be featured

I’ve always shied away from overly

this Friday?

nostalgic approaches to things even

The list of products will evolve but

though we use presses from the

currently includes: Maison Bouche

early 20th century and we have two

Chocolates, Smith Tea products and

vintage barber chairs in the space.

one-pound bags of coffee from Oddly

Our interest lies more in authentic

Correct Coffee Roasters based here

products, food and otherwise, that

in Kansas City. These are particularly

may spark curiosity in people, even

cool because it’s great coffee and the

if it is just a bag of coffee. It’s more

owner, Gregory, hand prints all of the

about the mix of things.

bags.

We like the absurdity of selling Can you talk a bit about what led

authentic horse shoes that can be

you to select those products?

hung above your door for good

The selection of products is designed

luck which it seems everyone could

to be a collaboration between myself

use these days. These things make

and Amber Hodgson, who runs the I

perfect sense to us because they are

Love You hair studio and shop. Our

beautiful and strike some imaginative

main criteria is quality but we tried to

or romantic interest. We think of it

select products that are aesthetically

as a strange and lovely twist on the

pleasing and designed well and not

General Store.

available in many other Kansas City shops, if any.

What are your hours on F. F.?

We usually don’t close until around 9:30 or 10 p.m.

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Good JuJu, Thousands of shoppers

like chair backs turned into coat

waited in lines from all over every

racks or bicycle rims into chandeliers

month for First Fridays. The woman

line the walls of warehouses that

who started it all is leaving Kansas

had been dilapidated and empty for

City. Trish Moore learned about event

decades. “Nothing was down here,”

retail after two years of working at a

Moore said.

store in Midtown.

Now

she’s

thrilled

about

the

But when she opened Good JuJu

veritable shopping district it has

six years ago in the West Bottoms,

become. Even so, she will now leave

she changed everything. About a

Good Juju in good hands. “It is time,”

hundred people came to shop that

she smiled. Trish plans to move to

first weekend in 2007. By July of

India next year to help the poor.

2008, people were lined up waiting

She’ll eventually return to the West

for Good JuJu to open. “I’ll never

Bottoms and Good JuJu but only as

forget that moment,” she laughed.

a vendor. “I’m just tickled,” she said.

Over the next few years, a handful

“Just like Good JuJu, it all just came

of stores joined her. Now almost 30

together.” You can check out these

stores draw about 10,000 people

warehouse

from all over the country and world.

Friday weekend.

weekends

up-cycled or refurbished furniture and one-of-a-kind creations. Things

first

More shops are

slated to open soon.

The merchandise? A mix of antiques,

every

A Confederacy of Dunces book can be found at Good JuJu for the price range $10-$25.

MEET THE

NEW GUY IN TOWN

Q39 is delivering a hybrid of Kansa s City favorites in a stylish, moder unlike any other n-rustic restaura barbecue restau nt rant experience in K an sas City. But Q39 barbecue – it’s a is more than combination of lifestyles and dini ng choices for th Created by awarde best of all wor winning chef Rob lds.

Magee with his w ife K elly, Q39 delivers to take barbeque on the promise to the next level.

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Q39 is two concepts in one highlydesigned,

urban-rustic

restaurant

for the ultimate lunch, dinner or casual bar escape experience – not to mention the most delicious food you have ever put in your mouth! At the forefront of Q39 is barbeque, using multiple cooking techniques to create national championship and award-wining dishes for small tastes and large appetites. Beyond barbeque is the equally flavor-filled wood-fire grill with lighter fare and exceptional dishes. Mix in salads and sides, stir up creative cocktails with an extensive beer and wine list and

“In a city known for great BBQ, it takes a lot to impress. I ate at Q39 recently and was blown away.”

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add in early and happy hour and

high-back chairs and televisions to

you’ve got one of the most unique

the cozy patio, the private dining

food experiences in the city. All this

to the carryout, Q39 is for everyone.

prepared from scratch in the area’s

With a diverse menu featuring light

only open barbecue kitchen.

options, shareable options, full-offlavor options, to-go options, there’s no going wrong with Q.

A neighborhood restaurant in the heart of the city, Q39 calls the eclectic 39th Street area home. Its Smoldering

for

more

than

30

neighbors are the Country Club Plaza,

ready to turn up the heat. From

Johnson County but with convenient

the large communal table to the

access and parking, they’re ac-

comfortable seating, the bar with the

cessible from any direction.

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years, Q39 is finally a reality and

Westport,

Downtown

and

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Rob Magee was something of a cattle baron before he opted for the cowpoke life. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Magee spent a long career on the culinary

Q39 LIVES UP TO MAGEE’S PITMASTER REPUTATION

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ing for international chains such as Westin and Hilton. Then, after more than a decade as executive chef for

the Hilton Kansas City Airport prop-

erty, he hit the smoke-and-brisket

Magee didn’t need the hassle or

circuit in 2002. His Munchin’ Hogs

the potential heartbreak of a brick–

team would go on to great things

and–mortar operation. And KC isn’t

in competition barbecue — great

hurting for barbecue. But Q39 lives

enough to herd Magee back to the

up to Magee’s pitmaster reputation

restaurant ranch. He’s now chef and

— it’s one of the best new barbecue

co–owner of the one-year old Q39.

joints to open in the metro.

ROB MAGEE stamps the Q39 brand on restaurant row

Magee is an old–school chef who

the

cuts an imposing figure, and he

any kind of restaurant is always a

whips around his exhibition kitchen

gamble, but Magee is already a mas-

like John Wayne through Monument

ter of the game. His place is running

Valley. That alone sets his new ven-

so smoothly that it’s hard to believe

ture apart from its barbecue peers.

Magee didn’t put down stakes here

But the man also has a refined

years ago.

sensibility when it comes to taste, texture and quality, and that makes

bigger

difference.

Opening

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DINNER share-ables all plates are made to share (so don’t be stingy).

q spare ribs

$9.00 (3)

$11.00 (3) bbq sliders $7.00 macaroni and cheese q39 spiced onion straws $6.00 tall grass cheese fondue $9.00 best wings on the planet

$9.00

soup and salads great as sides, entrees or even in-between-palettecleansers.

smoked chicken tortilla

$6.00

romaine caesar wood-fired grilled salmon q house salad

$9.50 $14.00

smoked chicken cobb

$12.00

$9.00

KC BBQ!

bbq sandwiches Make a perfect sandwich. Choose your favorite Munchin’ Hogs meat then select your sauce.

apple brined pulled pork sliced burnt ends house made chipotle sausage sliced beef brisket smoked chicken breast

$8.00 $9.50 $6.50 $6.00 $9.00 $7.00

competition bbq plates smoker ’s fired at each meal to provide the freshest q u a l i t y.

house made chipotle sausage

$14.00 $14.00

1/2 smoked & char-grilled combo plate (pick 2)

$15.00

black angus beef brisket

$16.00

q spare ribs judges plate (pick 3)

$19.00 $6.00 $19.50

wood-fired grilled plates all steaks are hand-cut, USDA certified black angus beef and grilled over oak-wood fire

12 oz. KC Strip 10 oz. q39 sirloin steak

$30.00 $23.00

12 oz. rib eye steak

$32.00

salmon filet

$26.00

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SPRING 6 LOFT TIPS No matter the size, lofts and studio apartments have more in common than not. Nearly all lofts and studios are short on builtin storage; need furniture scaled just so, and then of course there is the bed-in-the-living-room to contend with. Read on for six tips for planning your space for maximum comfort and flexibility.

CO LO R SCHEME Plan a cohesive color scheme. When you can see your entire living space in one sweep of the eye, having colors that all work together is key.

There is something about looking at a space where the colors are

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in harmony that makes the entire space feel neater, cleaner and more pulled together.

IKEA Svinga Hanging Seat, White $69.99

“Lofts also provide space and privacy that is difficult to replicate.”

2 Define “rooms” with area rugs. It’s one of the oldest tips in the book, but it’s still worth repeating because it works. The most common mistake is using area rugs that are too small for the space. Ideally, choose rugs large enough that all of the furniture in the arrangement fits on top of it; you can always layer a smaller rug on top to add color and softness. In the dining room, get a rug big enough that you can pull your chair out from the table without bumping over the edge of the rug.

Set up proper storage. Closets tend to be in short supply in lofts and studios. Build in your own storage by taking over one entire wall for the purpose. Fill the wall from floor to ceiling with shelving, cabinets or closets. Even if the cost seems high, this is something that makes life easier and more pleasant every day, so it’s well worth it in my book.

PROPER STO R AG E Divide

space

with

open-backed

shelving. One of the easiest ways to create a room-within-a-room is by using open-backed shelving placed perpendicular to the wall — and it works equally well in small and large spaces. The trick is to arrange open shelving so that it looks good from both sides. Stack books horizontally rather than vertically; place items in baskets that look good from all angles; and mix in plenty of pretty objects such as vases, candles and bowls. Also be aware of safety: if you have young children, or live in earthquake country, you will need to secure the shelving to a wall and/or the floor.

Use lighting at different heights. Use pendant lights hung lower where you want to create a more intimate feel — over the dining table and over a sitting area, for instance. Hang

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them higher in more “public” spaces like the entry hall and kitchen work zones for food.

Wodden Chair Marc Newson Functions Maple, $5,799

The storage piece shown here holds a library on one side, and wardrobe on the other — and because it is on casters, the entire unit can be twirled around or moved aside easily. While there are some great pieces on the market with casters, they can also be added to nearly any piece of furniture you already have.

Think about how handy it would be

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to simply wheel your sofa, bed or bookshelf out of the way in a matter of minutes!

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Choose an apporate right scale.

room to walk around them. Pieces

Appropriately scaled furniture can

that are too small will only feel

make the difference between a

uncomfortable. In a large space, go

space that feels awkward and one

bigger with the furniture — but keep

that feels comfortable and homey.

it human-scale. Some sofas and

In a small space, choose the largest

chairs on the market today are so

pieces you can while allowing ample

humongous that an average person is swamped sitting in them!

Use curtains to soften edges and create privacy. Hang curtains to

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create a room where there is none, bringing privacy to the bedroom area or creating a more intimate sitting room. You can also cover large expanses of windows with floor to ceiling drapes that can be pulled shut for warmth and privacy or opened to let the light flow in.

Take advantage of ample wall space with a gallery wall. A huge wall can be daunting, but it also provides a great opportunity to make a style statement. You don’t need to fill the entire wall at once. Start building your arrangement from the center out, and you can continue adding to it over time until the wall is happily full.

Use innovative, flexible furnishings.

When space is at a premium, smart, space-savvy designs are here to help. Think fold-up Murphy beds, disappearing pocket doors, modern sofas that convert to spare beds and adjustable height tables for dining and lounging.

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Contemporary Sofa B&B Italia Cream $850

BEHIND

BALDWIN Meet the man who created the famous menswear brand. We sat down with the owner to get an inside look of what went into developing the high quality fashion line.

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MATT BALDWIN After the success of Matt Baldwin’s Kansas City boutique, Standard Style, he began creating his own line of denim and called it, Baldwin Denim. Since Baldwin Denim began, it has become one of the most successfull fashion brands for menswear. Instead of heading to Los Angeles or New York, Matt decided to stick to his roots and founded the line in Kansas City in 2009. Since then, the brand has exploded and expanded outside of the state. It has now reached stores across the nation and has even sparked the attention of Hollywood celebrities.

RIGHT Matt Baldwin with his wife and business partner, Emily Baldwin and their three kids.

Named by GQ magazine as one of the top menswear designers in the country.

The owner puts four of his prized

utility pants (rolled), basic black Ni-

possessions on the table. They’re all

kes, leather jacket. “That means you

jeans. He’s been talking with enthu-

won’t be able to get this denim any-

siasm for a solid 20 minutes, about

where else in the world. The Japa-

denim. The fabric’s history, the look,

nese produce the most phenomenal

evolution and feel of jeans, the poet-

denim. They are so meticulous. You

ry in what washing and wearing do

can feel it.”

to simple indigo. He’s covering it all.

He pauses, clutching one of his

Baldwin’s passion for high-quality

best-sellers, the Baldwin Henley in

denim shines. And the industry is

raw selvage denim, as he prepares

training its lights on his company.

to explain how his infectious love

The nation’s top style critics have

affair with the material is about to

praised the 35-year-old local design-

reach the next level.

er for the tough feat of nailing not only fashion but also workmanship.

“We’re working with a Japanese mill

The accolades have risen to near-su-

to produce our own textile,” he says.

pernatural levels. “The high priest of

He looks, as usual, sharp in what

low-key gear,” GQ calls Baldwin in

is essentially his uniform: his line’s

naming him one of the year’s four

“ Denim has changed my life. It’s such a cool common ground to connect with people.”

– Matt Baldwin

Best New Menswear Designers. Or,

A copy of Maxim sits next to her.

as Jim Moore, the magazine’s long-

Inside, there’s a photo of Johnson

time creative director, refers to him

County–bred Saturday Night Live

as the “fashion hero.”

star Jason Sudeikis in a Baldwin denim jacket — the latest celebrity

“When he talks about denim, he is

to wear the brand. Before a New

laser-focused. I really enjoy being

York press team was assembled this

around people who are passionate

month, she explains, the brand’s

about what they do.”

publicity work consisted solely of her responding.

On a Sunday inside the Baldwin headquarters, aman stops in with

David Hall, manager at the Leawood

flooring samples. A new front door

Baldwin store, remembers when

for the entrance of the retail store

photos surfaced last year of ac-

is being decided upon. Across the

tress Olivia Wilde, Sudeikis’ fiancée,

room, Emily Baldwin is on the phone.

wearing the Baldwin line’s KC hat.

She’s discussing the launch of the

“All of a sudden, all these girls were

Baldwin collection, which hits 200

buying the hats after seeing Olivia

Gap stores this week,

wearing one,” Hall says.

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THE SAMUEL RAW $220

THE 76 IN BLACK $176

THE HENLEY $240

THE REED $220

BALDWIN DENIM

SPRING 2015

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JAY-Z The Ryan Camo, $275.

JASON SUDEIKIS The Samuel Raw, $220.

KC Wool Knit Hat, $55.

Ellen Degenerous The Reed, $220.

The Sudeikis connection dates back

In 2003, the Baldwins opened Stan-

a few years. Matt and Emily rushed

dard Style in Leawood, a men’s and

one of their children to Children’s

women’s boutique carrying design-

Mercy Hospital; the infant had a high

er labels. Four years ago, they rolled

fever. Thankful for the care, Matt got

out the Baldwin line with men’s

involved with the hospital’s board.

jeans; after a year, the brand was

He then met Sudeikis through the

for sale on the hottest store racks in

Big Slick Celebrity Poker Tourna-

New York City and Los Angeles. The

ment and Party. The two men clicked

luxury brand, Baldwin Denim and

right away after meeting each other.

Collection, weaves modern design

Sudeikis has been a big supporter of

with function and has expanded into

the brand ever since.

a full line: men’s shirts, jackets, trousers, KC hats (the ones you’re seeing

Other celebrities wear Baldwin sim-

everywhere), women’s apparel, chil-

ply because they dig the brand.

dren’s jeans. Five U.S. factories crank

Jay-Z seemingly lived in the line’s

out the brand.

camo trousers last fall, prompting demand that quickly wiped up the initial run of the fabric from the sales.

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“Eating on the street is fun. You dont need a reservation.

Just get your palate out there and eat.�

FOOD TRUCKS /////////

in the heartland

Kansas City, often referred to

yourself slipping into a food-coma,

as the heart of America, is stealing

but don’t worry, the CoffeeCakeKC

the hearts of foodies everywhere.

truck is at your service! Every single

The rapidly expanding food truck

bean of coffee served from the truck

industry in this Midwestern city is

is roasted and brewed by the owner

bringing residents tasty treats in

and you can pair the bold coffee with

the streets. One KC delicacy is their

an item from the bakery (bananas

famous Kansas City style BBQ; to

foster cupcake, maybe?) Many KC

get a taste check out the Smokin’

residents make this a daily morning

Fresh Streetside BBQ. Not only do

stop, and they never get bored be-

they serve Kansas City favorites like

cause the menu changes weekly. If

pulled pork, smoked brisket, and

you’re ready to fall in love with the

spareribs, but they use all-natural

food trucks in the heart of America,

and organic ingredients from local

take a trip downtown and check out

KC farmers. By the time you’ve had

the best Kansas City has to offer!

your fill of BBQ you’ll probably find

KC’ S TOP

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FOO D TRU CKS

BOCHI /////////////////////

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Does real boneless wings stuffed with fried rice and in 3 different asian fusion flavors sound good to you? Or how about thai-creamy peanut buttery sweet and sour, Korean-sweet swag soy garlic, or fried rice like you’ve never had before? If you answered yes to any of these questions, add Bochi streetside cuisine to your list of must-try food trucks in Kansas City.

Real boneless wings + yummy fried rice = #BochiGoodness

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WORD ON THE STREET

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I’ve traveled all over the United States and never ever seen, yet alone ate, a boneless stuffed wing...

Let me tell you, it was FANTASTIC! Probably one of the best Festival foods I’ve ever had. Food was fresh, top notch ingredients, cooked on site, price was perfect, staff was super friendly, skilled, fun and nice. Wonderful family, terrific concept, food was so good. I had it 3 days in a row.... But don’t take my word for it... track the Bochi Truck down and dig in, after one bite you’ll be hooked just like me [ TIGHE SWANSON ]

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Deco Street Eats serves up delicious lunches across the city & serves at special events. Menus change daily, but there is typically a hot special,

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fresh sandwiches, salad, & occasionally a soup. Try one of the delicious dishes this truck offers!

The Deco Street Eats Truck is known for their American Classics, Sandwiches, & Comfort Food

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Moose Truck in Kansas City is roaming town and serving up some of the favorite tapas and appetizers you find at their Blue Moose Bar and Grill.

Try their adventurous fare like deep fried pickles and shrimp won tons with tangy sweet and sour sauce, and classics like chicken nachos and mouth-watering Moose Wings. All of their amazing food, dressings, soups and sauces are made from scratch.

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TACO REPUBLIC

The Taco Republic Truck is a fully-

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functioning

catering

and

mobile

restaurant. The truck serves select

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menu items from our restaurant including various kinds of street tacos, fresh salsas, guacamole and quesos, served with fresh tortilla chips. We also offer a variety of mexican drinks including Jarritos and Mexican Coke.

COFFEE C A K E KC CoffeeCakeKC is Kansas City’s first Mobile Cafe offering fresh and locally roasted Specialty Coffee, 3 Women and an Oven gourmet cupcakes and cookies, as well as a variety of other items including incredible coffeecake and smoothies!

They travel all over the Kansas City Metro with regular routes in addition to public and private catering.

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HOW TO START A FOOD TRUCK IN

What’s the best way to learn how get a feel for the mobile food scene in your area? Start talking to the most experienced and successful vendors in your area of course! Fortunately, Bethany Inman, Sales and Events Director for Moose Truck Food Truck was kind enough to share her advice about operating a food truck in the fine city of Kansas City. In this Q/A, Inman gives straight shooting advice on what it takes to build a profitable operation that keeps people coming back for more.

Q: How long have you been operating the Moose Truck in KC?

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Bethany: The Moose Truck Food

over 6 unique restaurant brands and

Truck is in affiliation with the Blue

currently 12 restaurant units. Begin-

Moose Bar & Grill under the K.C.

ning in 1993, we are locally grown,

Hopps, Ltd. Restaurant & Breweries

locally owned and pride ourselves

umbrella. The Moose Truck is in its

in providing a great atmosphere,

second season/year of events. The

friendly service and scratch menus.

KC Hopps family is comprised of

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Q: Getting into the food truck business is hard. How’d you figure it out?

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Bethany: Our board, who are all

operation we open, we have many

local foodies, have a love for Food

task items that we go through to

Trucks. An opportunity arose and

start the business: staffing, market-

the business decision was made

ing, licensing and much more. KC

to purchase the truck. Then as any

Hopps offers consulting work also.

Q: What do you view as “challenges” to running a business here?

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Bethany: A lot of different licensing

it’s important to find other Food

based on where you want to serve

Trucks and Mobile Vendors and

and where you can serve. This can

develop a relationship with them.

also get expensive. It is also challenging

For example, I am a member of Elite

finding the ratio of determining what

Street Eats. We meet regularly,

public events make business sense.

discuss events, offer each other sup-

Other variables like menu pricing,

port and also do some joint events

weather, labor and other vending

to promote who we are. Being a

competition can make or break your

member of this group is so valuable

business. It gets expensive and can

and a great way to make friends in

be a gamble and a risk. This is why

the community.

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you have for beginning vendors?

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Bethany: Be kind and humble going

sales leads and events by knowing

in to the game. There are a lot of

other business owners and network-

Food Trucks out there, just like other

ing with them. Support each other,

local restaurants and businesses. We’re

have fun and make sure your product

all here together in this community,

is fantastic!

while it is important to offer friendly competition, I have received more

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DESIGN DUO ///////// Ampersand Ampersand owners Morgan Georgie

Carrie & Morgan believe that it was

and Carrie Kiefer aren’t your average

no coincidence that they first met in

entrepreneurs and to call them close

typography class. The two continued

would be a serious understatement.

to study graphic design together at the University of Kansas and were

The name of their design venture

roommates during their semester

says it all — Ampersand. With one

abroad in England.

single stroke, the ampersand is the symbol that connects two formerly

After graduation, both were hired by

separate elements. Having a strong

Hallmark Cards where they worked

love of typography, they were happy

together

to discover that the ampersand

chatting over cubicle walls. These

is historically the character that

days, Carrie & Morgan not only work

a typographer can use to infuse

together, they live five minutes apart

personality and playfulness into a

with their husbands and kids. x

font. It’s the symbol in the alphabet that gets to have a little more fun!

for

almost

a

decade

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Morgan Georgie and Carrie Kiefer aren’t your average entrepreneurs.

The

two

started

Ampersand

Design Studio in 2009 after years at Hallmark Cards and a successful string of freelance projects. With stores like Papyrus and West Elm now carrying their products here in Kansas City and collaborations with national companies like The Land of Nod and teNeues, these gals have proved they’re here to stay.

Q. How did you get started in the design business?

For each of us, our love of design started when we were very young and spent our days sorting toys by rainbow colors and doodling.

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Fast forward to college, and we

way to visit a different city and not

found ourselves studying graphic

get inspired.

design together at the University of Kansas. We graduated from there

Q. At what point did you think,

and were hired out of school by

“We’ve finally made it”?

Hallmark Cards, where we worked

A. Gosh, we are laughing because

for most of a decade designing

we don’t necessarily feel like we’ve

giftwrap, albums, stationery and

“made it,” but at the same time, we

party goods. We began working

do feel like we’ve succeeded in the

together on the side during those

respect that we had the courage to

years with a dream of one day

go all out and put our hearts and

owning our own business, and here

souls into this dream of ours without

we are.

looking back.

Q. Where do you find inspiration?

Q. What do you like about being

A. Not to sound too predictable, but

based in Kansas City?

we find it anywhere and everywhere.

We both grew up here and already

Magazines, walking down the street,

had a huge sense of pride about

the color combinations of crayons

being from Kansas City. We wanted

our kids spill on the floor. When

to live here after college, but we’re

we’re in a rut, it helps to get out to

constantly inspired by how much it

new places or head to the Nelson

continues to grow and evolve. The

or the Kemper. The ultimate in

arts community is thriving and we

inspiration for us is travel. There’s no

love being a part of it and the

Ampersand i-phone cases priced at $39 located on Ampersands Etsy website.

amazing energy. Our favorite part of being based here, though, is the people. Kansas Citians are so friendly and supportive of each other.

Q.

What’s

about

your

something business

surprising that

most

people don’t know?

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Often, people assume one of us is the artist and one of us is the business mind. But, in reality That we are both the designers is usually a surprise to people. x

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&&& It happened like this: Friends started getting married and asked Carrie & Morgan to design wedding invitations.

Then friends started having children, and requesting nursery art and murals. Ampersand’s fun, modern take on design quickly became popular, and Carrie & Morgan set up virtual shop as a place to share the types of products that they want to buy themselves. What started as a small venture, Ampersand’s shop is now shipping worldwide and wholesaling products to shops across the world. Their shop is filled with art prints, melamine platters, stationery and tech accessories featuring their zingy graphics!

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Oddly

Correct,

brings

art

and

science together to create what we consider the most authentic coffee experience in town. Don’t visit Oddly for cream and sugar coffee; if you’re

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serious about your coffee, you’ll be amazed by the quality and flavor in each cup. www.oddlycorrect.com.

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BEFORE WE MEET THIS SUMMER S E E W H AT M O R E KC H A S T O O F F E R

The West Bottoms, is located just

the historic district. In recent years,

west of Downtown Kansas City is

the area has earned the attention of

one of the fastest growing areas for

innovative restaurateurs and antique

cultural revitalization. The industrial

shop owners, making it a wonderful

area was historically the site of Kansas

place to eat and shop. Fitting with

City’s downtown Union Station and

its history, the West Bottoms hosts

thriving stockyard industry, but the

several unique vintage storefronts

low-lying area is prone to flooding

including Bella Patina, Good JuJu,

and was deeply damaged by The

Circa KC, Rag and Bone, Stuffology

Great Flood of 1951. Kemper Arena

and The Red Shed. For an after-

was built in 1974, which revitalized

shopping dinner try Voltaire or Geneese Royale.

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Kansas City, began as a river town, though we seldom think of it as such today. Along the banks of the Missouri where the Town of Kansas sprang up now sits The City Market, sometimes

known

as

the

River

Market, and during one “exciting era,� as The River Quay. Produce wholesalers call this area home, but on Wednesdays and Saturdays during

the

farming

season,

it

becomes a great place to hang out, people watch, and mostly, purchase fresh produce. Several restaurants are located here, and a number of young people are returning to

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the urban core, snatching up the loft

spaces

that

were

one-time

warehouse and office spaces.

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