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HOWHOUSE PRESENTED BY THE
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47 W. 53rd St., Kansas City, Mo. (1 block east of Wornall)
APRIL 21 THROUGH MAY 20, 2012 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ● Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. Monday, closed for private parties
Tickets: $15, adult (at the door) ● $13, adult presale (from ticket outlets) Children age 4 and above require a ticket. Handicap access to café and boutique on lower level. For ticket outlet locations, turn to page 24. This program book is your guide through the Showhouse. Each decorated area of the house and grounds is numbered by the order of tour, described and accompanied by a photograph. The Parisi Café will feature lunch, sweets and specialty coffees. The café and boutique are open during Showhouse hours. If you, your company or special group would like to reserve the Showhouse for a private party, visit the website for information. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No strollers are allowed.
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Table of Contents
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__ KCSA Introduction __ Message from the KCSA President __ KCSA Board of Directors __ Bravo List __ Boutique Vendors __ Ticket Outlets __ KCSA Membership Application __ House History __ Floor Plans and Order of Tour __ Message from the Showhouse Vice President
SHOWHOUSE PROGRAM P R O U D LY PU B L I S H E D B Y
KCHG & HOME . INTERIOR . OUTDOOR . LIFESTYLE
Publisher
RENEE DEMOTT Editor
BROOKE PEARL Contributing Editor
ANDREA DARR Designer Showhouse Program Book
__ Showhouse Design Areas
SUSAN NEWBURGER Contributing Writers
__ Paint by Colors
MEGAN FELLING B E V E R LY S H AW MICHAEL STERN
__ A Word from Maestro Michael Stern
JAMES MAIDHOF
__ Symphony Assistant Conductor Aram Demirjian
Photographer
Art Director
DARIN BENSON Associate Art Director
__ Concertmaster Noah Geller __ Kansas City Symphony Pops 2012-2013 Season __ Showhouse Special Events
In Memoriam Mary Delores Coffman
CAROL CANNING Senior Account Executives: C A N D Y C O P PA K E N M A RY PA R K E R LAURE POTTER MARLA WESTRUP Special Projects
LORI CHRISTIE Administrative Coordinator
BRENDA MITCHELL
Chairman/CEO: D A N I E L M C C A RT H Y CFO: G E R RY PA R K E R General Counsel: S U S A N D E E S E HOME DESIGN DIVISION
June 22, 1931 ~ November 7, 2011
Mary provided many great years of service on Showhouse projects.
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President: A D A M J A P K O Senior Vice President: S T U A RT C H R I S T I A N Vice President, Sales & Marketing: H O L LY PA I G E S C O T T Vice President, Manufacturing: D A N N Y B O W M A N Production Director: C H E RY L J O C K Production Manager: A N D R E A F I T Z PAT R I C K Circulation Manager: K U RT C O E Y Newsstand Manager: B O B M O E N S T E R
Message from the KCSA President sure sign of spring in Kansas City is “Showhouse time.” The Kansas City Symphony Alliance
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welcomes you to the 43rd Symphony Designers’ Showhouse. Thanks to generous support
over the years, this project has the reputation of being the longest-running fundraising Showhouse in the country. All proceeds from this design event will benefit the array of youth programs offered by the Kansas City Symphony, exposing local school children to symphonic music. This beautiful English Tudor Revival, built in 1909, has been home to several prominent families. In 1984, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it continues to celebrate the possibilities of the region and the beauty of the surrounding area. The most talented local designers and decorative artists have graced this home with the memory of its past grandeur while embracing the welcoming spirit, luxury and endless possibilities that are the hallmark of this special home. They have completed the transformation of spaces to satisfy every desire, be it contemplation or celebration. Each room is welcoming in its own special presentation. This is a home for a family. It bespeaks happiness, music, laughter, quiet moments and private thoughts. Thank you for visiting our amazing home and for your continued support for the benefit of the Symphony Youth Programs. Marilyn Raines, KCSA President
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KCSA Board of Directors
KCSA Board of Directors Anita Hampshire (Symphony Shop Vice President), Sue Shinkle (Past President), Marcia Hawk (Membership Vice President – Retention), Helen Miller (Advisor), Tracey Hawkins (President Elect), Karen Hardcastle (Showhouse Vice President), Marilyn Raines (President), Linda Hartman (Membership Vice President – Recruitment and Orientation), Marti Miller (Corresponding Secretary), Mike Minor (Treasurer), Peggy Jacobson (Showhouse Treasurer) and Lynn Selfridge (Recording Secretary) Not pictured: Don Dagenais (Public Relations Vice President)
Designers’ Showhouse Committee Front row: Peggy Jacobson, Becky Lueth, Ann Hager, Barbara Holzmark, Marilyn Raines, Karen Hardcastle, Cathey Bossert, Karen Hodson, Sue Forbes, Judy O’Brien, Judy Barackman and Ruth Cousins Back row: Jim Holzmark, Cyndi Seifert, Suzanne Castleberry, Sandy Carolan, Augie Bogina, Sharon Manies, Bill Denton, Kim Martincich, Jan Miller, Marti Miller, Helen Miller and Tracey Hawkins Not pictured: Susan Newburger, Diane McDermott, Nancy Powell, Georgia Klein, Nancy Johnson and Sylvia Brush
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Bravo List KCSA applauds the following supporters for their generous donations. *Official Showhouse Sponsor
5B & Company Candlemakers
Blue Lipstick
*Easy Moves
Accessories by Allison
Botanical Metals
Edgewater Designs
Alexandra, Jonathan & Nicolas Rovirosa, vocalists
Boulevard Brewery
Evans Toys International
All About Communications
Bozzetta’s
Everything French
All Seasons Party Rental
Bradley Myers
*Factory Direct Appliance
All Things Beaded
By the Blade Lawn & Landscape
*First Alert
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
CCVI
Forever Herbs
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Catrina Duncan, graphic designer
The Frank Cherrito family
*Amy Lynne’s Pest Control Service
Chimes of Time
Gisele Davis
Anderson County High School, Garnett, Kan.
Classic Choices
Hen House
Andre’s Confiserie Suisse
The Classic Cup
Home Depot
Andrews Candy Company
Claudia’s Ceramics & Glass
Home Fabrics and Rugs
Anne’s Catering
Commerce Bank of Kansas City
*Hunter Douglas
Art Glass Productions
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Hy-Vee Inc.
Avenues Bistro
Creative Planning Benefits LLC
Ice Masters
B & B Drywall
D-R Designs Jewelry
Jerry Showalter, Sho-N-Tell Painting
*Baskets by “B”
Dave Abel Boards
Jewels for Research
Bed Bath & Beyond
Deffenbaugh Industries
Johnson County Young Matrons
Beverages Etc.
Diana Yancey, violinist
Judith Burngen Photography
Blue Hills Art Glass
Dining in Style
Kansas City Homes & Gardens
BECKY MOSBY Owner/Designer
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6116 Johnson Drive • Mission, KS 66202 • (913) 403-8136 Shop Hours 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday thru Friday or by Appointment
Kansas City Public Library, Waldo branch
Nearly Nell
Sheri Boatright-Guthrie, vocalist & instructor
Kansas City Symphony Guild
New York Antiques
*Sherwin-Williams
Karri Cody, KC Custom Workroom LLC
Nkosi for Men
Silver Links
*Kenneth James Wallpaper
Nolte & Associates
*Sub Q Artistic Concrete
Kneaded Specialties
Office Max
*Surface Service
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Parisi Artisan Coffee
Sweetie Pie Design
*Kwikset
Parisi Brothers Specialty Foods
Tall Grass Toffee Inc.
*LaDene Morton
Paulo and Bill’s Restaurant
Tapco Products Co.
Ladies of Charity
PB&J Restaurants
Tavern in the Village
Fred Lapp
Peggy Scanlon, harpist
Th’Red Head
Le Peep Restaurant
Peter Wilkin Pottery
Tiffany & Co.
*Lee Ernst
Phyllis Kogan Interior Design Inc.
Tiffany Miller, vocalist
*Lisa Freeman Designer Inc.
Pickle Footware
Tim Hogan, Wallpaper Pro & Painting
Lynne Pierce, graphic designer
Pierpoint’s at Union Station
Trader Joe’s
M.J. Creations
Pig Out Publications
Tricycle Designs
Mandy’s Way
Pottery by Laura
Velvet Needles
*Martha Chinn Accessories, Ima Baglady
Susan Prestia, Allied ASID, Interior Directions
Village Academy Studio
*Master Marble Inc.
Rick Williams, KCNC Production & Design
VitalWorks, VitaCraft Cookware
Mission Road Antique Mall
Rimann Liquors of Prairie Village
Walker Towel & Linen Service
*Moen
Ripple Glass
*Wall Pops!
Morgan Miller Plumbing
The Roasterie
Weber Flooring/Joe’s Carpet Outlet
Naomi’s Hallmark
*Ryan Lawn and Tree
and Flooring Resource
Nature’s Grace
Schmitt Music
*Wilson Lighting
NE KS Valley of the Scottish Rite
Sharon G. Aubuchon / The Koehler Bortnick Team
Yia Yia’s Restaurant
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Lee’s Summit, MO 3401 NE Ralph Powell Rd. (816) 525-0200
Lenexa, KS 14105 Marshall Dr. (913) 888-8028
Kansas City North 101 NE 91st St. (816) 468-8344
Topeka, KS 1145 SW Wanamaker (785) 272-8800
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Everything French Janette Behner Jackets and purses
Mandy’s Way Maggie Moore Scarves
Pig Out Publications Karen Adler Cookbooks
Forever Herbs Janet Fuhrken Compotes
Marti Chinn Accessories, Ima Baglady Marti Chinn Purses
Pottery by Laura Laura Lenhert Pottery
Fred Lapp Art
Nature’s Grace Carleen Shatto Handmade soap
Pryde’s Old Westport Louise Meyers Yard accessories
Nearly Nell Janell Peterson Handmade accessories
Silver Links Penny Sherwin Jewelry
Nkosi for Men Marc Hawkins Men’s jewelry
Sweetie Pie Design Lisa Ermgodt Children’s clothing
Orbit Originals Vicki Vespestad Metal flowers
Tall Grass Toffee Co. Randy Webb Toffee and toppings
Peter Wilkin Pottery Pottery
Th’Red Head Marci Blank Handmade clothing and hand-dyed yarns
Gisele Davis Stone jewelry Jewels for Research Christy Moore Jewelry Judith Burngen Photography Judith Burngen Photography LaDene Morton “The Brookside Story: Shops of Every Necessary Character” Lisa Freeman Designer Inc. Lisa Freeman Sun catchers
Pickle Footware Brad Wallis Children’s shoes
M.J. Creations Marilyn Elscott American Girl clothes
Velvet Needles Venice Wilkins Beaded jewelry
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Ticket Outlets Retail Outlets: Brookside Market 14 W. 63rd St., Kansas City, Mo.
The Gallery at ISC Surfaces 9801 Commerce Parkway, Lenexa, Kan.
Brookside Price Chopper 6327 Brookside Plaza, Kansas City, Mo.
Gusto! Coffee Bistro 3390 SW Fascination Drive, Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Cosentino’s Downtown Market 10 E. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Haling’s Greenhouse 6303 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, Kan.
Décor by Design __ Kathy Weiss kathy@decorbydesignkc.com 913.231.4330
HomeFabrics & Rugs 11930 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan. Interior Directions Susan Prestia, Allied ASID 913.634.9518
Edgevale Interiors 6116 Johnson Drive, Mission, Kan. Ethan Allen 7090 W. 135th St., Overland Park, Kan.
Johnson County Community College Professor Jan Cummings GEB 301 or Student Activities Desk
From the Summer’s Gardens 8601 Barkley, Overland Park, Kan.
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The Kelly Gallery gallery@gmail.com 913.897.7340 Kitchens by Kleweno 4034 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. Knotty Rug Co. 4501 State Line Road, Kansas City, Kan. Mission Road Antique Mall 4101 W. 83rd St., Prairie Village, Kan. Phyllis Kogan Interior Design 913.649.3786 Plaza Customer Service 4750 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. Prairiebrooke Arts & Galleries 4741 W. 119th St., Overland Park, Kan. 7900 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kan.
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Pryde’s Old Westport 115 Westport Road, Kansas City, Mo. StickSisters Art, Furnishings & Accents 5401 W. 119th St., Overland Park, Kan.
2724 W. 53rd St., Fairway, Kan.
12200 State Line Road, Leawood, Kan.
13600 S. Blackbob, Olathe, Kan.
13400 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa, Kan.
5800 Antioch, Merriam, Kan.
7620 State Line Road, Prairie Village, Kan. 13550 W. 63rd St., Shawnee, Kan. 16100 W. 135th St., Olathe, Kan.
Hy-Vee Grocery Stores:
Traditions Furniture 7400 W. 79th St., Overland Park, Kan.
18101 W. 119th St., Olathe, Kan.
1307 E. North Ave., Belton, Mo.
504 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, Kan.
625 W. 40 Highway, Blue Springs, Mo. Webster House 1644 Wyandotte, Kansas City, Mo.
7117 N. Prospect, Gladstone, Mo.
Wilson Lighting 10530 Marty, Overland Park, Kan.
4545 Noland Road, Independence, Mo.
4000 W. 6th St., Lawrence, Kan.
1525 E. 23rd St., Independence, Mo.
Showhouse Ticket Information
8301 N. St. Clair Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 207 NE Englewood Road, Kansas City, Mo.
$15 adult
5330 NW 64th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Hen House Grocery Stores:
(at the door)
109 N. Blue Jay Drive, Liberty, Mo.
6238 N. Chatham Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
$13 adult presale
9400 E. 350 Highway, Raytown, Mo.
15000 W. 87th St., Lenexa, Kan.
(from ticket outlets)
310 SW Ward Road, Lee’s Summit, Mo.
4050 W. 83rd St., Prairie Village, Kan.
Children under 4 free
301 NE Rice Road, Lee’s Summit, Mo.
6950 Mission Road, Mission, Kan.
For general information, call the information line at 816.968.9711 Visit our website at www.showhouse.org
6655 Martway, Mission, Kan.
11930 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kan.
8900 W. 135th St., Overland Park, Kan.
6900 W. 135th St., Overland Park, Kan.
11552 W. 95th St., Overland Park, Kan.
11721 Roe, Leawood, Kan.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Handicap accessible to lower level.
6801 W. 91st St., Overland Park, Kan.
8120 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.
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House History By Beverly Shaw, House Historian
The Story of 47 W. 53rd St. in Kansas City, Mo.
he English Tudor Revival at 47 W. 53rd St. was designed in
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1937 by his successor firm Hoit, Price and Barnes. In 1984, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a part of the Simpson-Yeomans Country Side District for being one of the last remaining types of restricted residential quarters in Kansas City. It was platted to prevent disruption of the natural contours of the land. Many of the houses in this district are located on rises with steps leading to the main entrance with uniform setbacks of 40 feet. The walls of the Showhouse are coursed stone with a steeply pitched TOP... National Register of Historic Places 1984 Courtesy of Kansas City Landmarks Commission
ABOVE... Assessment Photo 1940s Courtesy of Kansas City Landmarks Commission
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gable and half-timbering on the central bay, which projects from the second story and is supported by curved volutes. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
House History CONTINUED
donated an elaborately carved rosewood
Notre Dame de Sion and Rockhurst High
settee (c. 1855) to The Nelson-Atkins
School, where her two sons and two daughters
Museum of Art, where it was restored
attended. Surviving are Michael Selders of
with a blue and gold covering and is now
Macomb, Ill., and Martha Selders Hogerty
displayed in Gallery 215.
of Kansas City. Monica was employed at
The second owner of the home was
Halls Plaza
during the 1960s, and after
Eugene L. Selders and his wife, Monica,
her retirement, the family moved to
who raised four children in the house. He
Independence,
was the vice president of Spear Mills
Victorian house near the Waggoner-Gates
Company; operated the Eugene L. Selders
Milling Company (now the site of the
Co., a feed brokerage firm in the Board
National Frontier Trails Museum). It was
of Trade building; and in the late 1950s,
during this time that she became very active
he bought the Waggoner-Gates Milling
in the Jackson County Historical Society and
Company in Independence, which was the
volunteered at the 1859 Jail and Marshal’s
where
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restored
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home. She served as president of the Society
Wallace Goffe Courtesy of Mary Wirken
in the 1980s. Her daughter Martha also remembers that Monica volunteered at
The first resident was Wallace Goffe, a
several Designers’ Showhouses.
young man who came to Kansas City from New York City in 1891 to work as a clerk in a grain elevator. By 1893, he was a founding partner in Goffe, Lucas and Carkener Inc. and bought a membership for $10 in the Kansas City Board of Trade, where he served as president in 1905. The widely known business leader was
Eugene Selders in his home office Courtesy of Martha Hogerty
also a civic leader who aided in making
first to produce “Queen of the Pantry” flour.
Kansas City the site of beautiful homes and
He was a member of various business
parks by serving on the board of zoning
organizations, served as a fellow of the
adjustment, first as a member and finally as
Truman Library and was a member of the
House fire in 1954 Courtesy of Martha Hogerty
the chairman before he retired from the
Native Sons. He used the room to the east of
board in 1937. From 1942-45, Goffe was
the main staircase as his home office. The
The most traumatic event at the house,
president of the Kansas City Art Institute.
Selderses are buried at Woodlawn Cemetery
while owned by the Selderses, was a
After his wife, Beverly, died in 1942, he
in Independence.
fire in 1954. Monica had just finished
purchased the house at 4410 Warwick,
redecorating with new drapes when fire
which he later gave to the Art Institute to be
broke out on the third floor. The family
a women’s dormitory (now the site of the
had to move out while repairs were made
Richard J. Stern Ceramics Building). He
and the decorating done a second time.
moved to the Sophian Plaza apartments,
Once, when they were in the midst of
where he lived until his death in 1950. The
redecorating, Monica allowed the children
Goffes didn’t have children.
to draw pictures and sign their artwork before the new wallpaper was applied.
Goffe’s interest in art was evident in the Christmas cards he designed and scripted. He
One of the unusual features of the house
and Beverly also had box seats for the
was an early water-cooled air conditioning
Kansas City Philharmonic with business
Monica Selders and children Courtesy of Martha Hogerty
system. The cool air was piped into the west
partner George Carkener and his wife and
Monica Tedrow Selders was a graduate of
Nell Snead, longtime society editor of the
St. Teresa’s Academy and active in the
more comfortable during the sticky Kansas
Kansas City Star. Before his death, Goffe
Visitation Catholic Church and PTA for
City summers; however, as soon as the
side porch and made the ground floor much
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staircase with its curved landing, where many doll weddings took place. The room just east of the main staircase was used as the TV room for the family. The four daughters shared the bedroom on the second
family would go upstairs, it became hot
floor west with many windows. The
again. Many times, they brought sleeping
O’Connors enjoyed entertaining their
gear down to the porch. Martha Hogerty
friends from Rockhurst High School and
remembers that her father often would
Loretto Academy as well as their many
complain about the water bill during those
friends in the neighborhood.
uncomfortable summer days.
The fourth family, William T. Doyle and his wife, Edwina, lived in the house just a couple of years, from 1959-1960. He was a salesman for Security Roofing and Siding on Rainbow Boulevard and an independent builder. Edwina was a stay-at-home mother
O’Connor family with teenage relative Courtesy of Mary Wirken
The third family to live in the house was Edward P. and Kathleen O’Connor and
Hal and Virginia Surface
of six children, two of whom still live in the
Courtesy of Mary Wirken
Kansas City area — Anita Doyle Nichol and
collegiate championship. He was a member
Sue Doyle Lavery. They recall the house as
of the Davis Cup team in 1937, and his
being
beautiful
ability with a tennis racket took him to
Christmas celebrations featuring a huge tree
their
Camelot
with
Wimbledon three times — and as far as
in the front hall that extended to the second
the quarter finals in 1937. In 1959, he won
floor. The dining room and living room
the senior single and doubles titles at
became the stage for live theater performed
Forrest Hills.
by the children in homemade costumes.
their five children. Edward started out as a
Many parties brought extended families
food broker and later became vice president
to visit, and their grandmother, Louella
of the South Side Bank (39th and Main
Doyle, also lived with them. The large
Street) and president of the Heritage Federal
playroom on the third floor was perfect for
Savings and Loan, which later merged with
slumber parties. The fireplaces in the first-
First Federal. Edward remembers the early
floor sunroom, master bedroom and one of
air conditioning unit, which took up a
the guest bedrooms were always ablaze and
lot of room in the basement, but Kathleen
comforting in the winter. Edwina loved to
Hal Surface and sons
was concerned about the safety of their
entertain, and William played piano with a
Courtesy of Mary Wirken
children when she discovered that there was
couple of his friends accompanying him on
The Surfaces entertained notable tennis
a “mechanic’s hole” in the garage (also in the
drums and other instruments. The sunrooms
players in their home when they came to
basement). Their daughter Irene remembers
were inviting and comfortable, as was the
Kansas City. Their son Michael remembers
that her parents tried to scare them from
library off the front hallway, which afforded
meeting Charlton Heston, Dinah Shore and
playing down there by saying that “there
a place to read, listen to music or just reflect.
Oleg Cassini. Through their friend Dick
was a whale in the hole.” When that no
The fifth family to inhabit the house in the
Berger, producer at Starlight Theatre, the
longer worked, she had the hole filled in.
1960s and 1970s was J. Hal Surface and his
Surfaces also had visiting stars stay in their
While there was no whale, the property did
wife, Virginia. It was quite a coincidence
home. In fact, Berger helped the children put
have several cistern wells, some of which
that a man named “Surface” was treasurer of
on plays in the basement and provided the
were filled in and some camouflaged.
the John M. Surface and Son Glass and Paint
lighting. They sold tickets and had several
Company. However, his real passion in life
plays based on Starlight scripts, which
children to play were the front steps leading
was tennis. As a freshman at the University
always sold out.
up to the house, the side yard and the main
of Texas, he led the Longhorns to a national
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— literally — by bringing home two pine
nursing. She was a stay-at-home mother
trees for the side yard from their vacation
who was very active in her children’s
in Michigan.
schools, scouting and in their parish. She
Louise recalls being involved with her
also helped expand an elementary art
children’s school activities at St. Teresa’s
appreciation curriculum and trained “picture
and Rockhurst and volunteering at Visitation
people” to visit the area schools and take
Catholic Church. One year, her family
along samples of great art. Today, Mary
came to visit at Christmastime and there
loves to spend her free time with her grandsons and as a CASA (court-appointed special advocate) volunteer. The Wirkens had a 100th birthday party for the house in 2009, soliciting pictures
Sly James with band on musician’s gallery Courtesy of Michael Surface
from former residents to create a scrapbook.
Virginia was very much taken with the
Reading Wallace Goffe’s obituary, Mary was
curved landing of the front staircase and
amused to hear about “the gardener” who
thought it would make a wonderful place for
did this or that in the old days since she and
home weddings — and then she had three sons! But the musician’s gallery at the top of
The McNeives at Christmas in living room Courtesy of Jerry and Louise McNeive
her children personally took care of their own yard work. When it was necessary to
the main staircase was not wasted. In 1968,
was a huge snow storm that left them with
take down an old tree, horseshoes were
a New Year’s Eve party included a band
about 10 teenagers to entertain. They were
found embedded in it. In researching the
playing on the landing and dancing in the
extremely grateful for the third-floor
history of the house, copies of the original
front hall. A picture of the band shows a tall
playroom in that instance.
architectural drawings showed that the
young man with a tambourine, formerly
The most recent family to live in the
known as Syl James, now known as Mayor
house, from 1987 until 2011, was Jim and
Sly James (a name alteration in honor of the
Mary Wirken and their six children. Jim is a
band Sly and the Family Stone).
trial lawyer who went to Rockhurst College
third-floor north bedroom was designated as “the trunk room” for the Goffes’ luggage.
and then St. Louis University for his law degree. He was admitted to the bar in 1970, served in numerous positions with the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and published articles for professional journals. He served as an adjunct professor at the UMKC School of Law and as the chairman of the Trial Advocacy Programs.
McNeive family
Erika Wirken Lawler on the musician’s gallery
Courtesy of Jerry and Louise McNeive
Courtesy of Wirken Photography
In the 1980s, the Gerald McNeive Jr.
The Wirken children are all grown now,
family lived in the house with their four
and four still live in the area, but for decades
children, one of whom was born just a week
the family enjoyed hosting neighborhood
before they moved in. Louise McNeive
Fourth of July parties, Easter egg hunts,
recalls feeding the baby then opening boxes,
Christmas caroling and progressive dinners.
feeding the baby and opening boxes. Gerald was general counsel with the Gas Service Company and later joined the Laclede Gas
The house at 47 W. 53rd Street has been The Wirkens at the Marriage of Chris and Erika Lawler Courtesy of Wirken Photography
Company in St. Louis, where he retired. The
Mary Wirken graduated from Avila
family put down roots in the neighborhood
College with a Bachelor of Science in
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the site of many family memories and great parties. Becoming the Symphony Designers’ Showhouse adds yet another momentous occasion to its history.
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Order of Tour FIRST FLOOR 1. Entry & Grand Hall Prairiebrooke Arts & Galleries 2. Powder Room Modern Haven Interiors LLC 3. Transitional Coastal Family Room Traditions Furniture 4. Formal Living Room Ethan Allen 5. Conservatory Edgevale Interiors 6. Rural French Dining The Design Gallery at Nebraska Furniture Mart 7. Den for Generations & Genders Alan Karlin Design 8. Grand Staircase & Landing to 2nd Floor Edgevale Interiors
SECOND FLOOR 9. Master Suite Bathroom Interior Directions 10. Master Suite Bedroom & Walk-Through Closet Interior Directions 11. Master Suite Porch Interior Directions
12. Bedroom for a Princess StickSisters Art, Furnishings & Accents 13. Grand Hall, 2nd Floor The Kelly Gallery 14. Bath for a Princess The Gallery at ISC Surfaces 15. Entry Hall, Guest Bedroom & Veranda B+ I Design 16. Back Staircase to the Fun & Whimsical 3rd Floor Ben Daniels Art
THIRD FLOOR 17. Beachy Bath Décor by Design 18. Grand Hall, 3rd Floor Artsy 19. High-Tech Tree House Kacy Design Interiors LLC; Pilshaw Design Consulting 20. Design Studio JCCC Interior Design 21. Her Office/Studio Cathy’s All Things Creative 22. Break/Card Room Katy Sullivan Designs 23. Back Staircase, 2nd Floor to 1st Floor Ben Daniels Art
FIRST FLOOR 24. Kitchen & Breakfast Room Phyllis Kogan Interior Design 25. The Little Porch That Could Pamela Crocker Ely Design; Laird Brooke Design
BASEMENT 26. Café Kim Martincich, KCSA 27. Boutique Cathey Bossert, KCSA
OUTSIDE (LANDSCAPE) 28. Back Deck & Stone Wall Containers From the Summer’s Garden; Haling’s Greenhouse 29. Backyard Retaining Wall Plantings Audrie Seeley Co. 30. Backyard Pond & Landscape Rosehill Gardens 31. French Country Front Façade By the Blade Complete Lawn & Landscape Service
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Message from the Showhouse Vice President elcome to Kansas City Symphony Alliance’s (KCSA) 43rd Symphony Designers’
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running Showhouse in the United States and are ready to prove that this Showhouse is as stunning as the previous 42! The Showhouse proceeds benefit our fundraising goal that supports the Kansas City Symphony. KCSA’s ongoing dedication, love and support of the Symphony shines through in every meeting, celebration and concert we share with one another. Our membership has nearly doubled in the past three years! Together we celebrate the opening of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. What an incredible time to be a part of an auxiliary that supports our great orchestra. We would like to thank the Wirken family for their patience and generosity for allowing us to invite a phenomenal group of handpicked designers to transform this beautiful home. Many heartfelt thanks also go to our volunteers, designers, community leaders and visitors who worked “in concert” to make this annual project a huge success! My very best, Karen (Fast) Hardcastle
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Design Area #1 Entry and Grand Hall
This entry room is about excitement. Original fine art makes a statement and is incredibly influential to a person’s mood. Imagine the smiles and conversations that will instantly ignite as guests are enveloped by bright, bold and cheerful colors. Rich reds, sunny yellows and electric blues as well as textures, gestural brush strokes and shiny finishes make a dramatic impression that exudes warmth and hominess. This piece is a combination of mini canvases by Jeremy Bortz that can be mixed and matched for any interior. When it is all about color, there is no wrong answer. Of course, the look and feel of this fabulous artwork would not be complete without customdesigned and handcrafted framing. The playful combination of different
DESIGNERS:
art styles energizes the entry room
Prairiebrooke Arts & Galleries Jill Hermes and Brooke Morehead
and makes it such a joy to walk through the front door.
7900 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kan. 913.341.0333 913.897.7333 4731 W. 119th St., Overland Park, Kan. pbarts.com ●
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C R E D I T S : Furniture: StickSisters Art, Furnishings & Accents; light fixtures: Wilson Lighting; paint: Sherwin-Williams; painter: Hamlin Painting
Design Area #2 Powder Room
Contemporary
elegance
meets
vintage whimsy in this small powder room, a perfect combination to impress guests yet remain true to this gorgeous home’s traditional character. A classic basket weave tile pattern in white and gray marble is bordered by blue limestone and a decorative glass and ceramic for emphasis and sparkle. This sets the stage for the vintage lines of a custom-built, painted and stained vanity with a white marble mosaic tile top, crisp white vessel sink and wrought iron fixture. The sleek oval pattern of the creamy gray wallpaper is reflected in the doors of a spunky repurposed chest painted navy blue and accented with stripes in fresh lime. Navy fabric in a fun paisleyinspired floral pattern dresses the room’s small window.
DESIGNER:
Modern Haven Interiors LLC Shawna Hampton 20622 W. 126th Terrace, Olathe, Kan.
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C R E D I T S : Accessories: Sentimental Journey, River Market Antique Mall; artwork: Belle Reve Studios; cabinetry/countertops/furniture: Furniture Works; flooring: The Gallery at ISC Surfaces; lighting: Moen; paint: Sherwin-Williams; plumbing fixtures: Moen; tile: Austin Tile; wallpaper: Echo Design Collection by Kenneth James Wallpaper; wallpaper installation: Trademark Walls, Sue Felix; window treatment fabric: KDR Showrooms
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Design Area #3 Transitional Coastal Family Room
The stone walls and many multipaned windows of the family room make it a special retreat, a room where sunshine and nature beckon just beyond the windows. A coastal theme developed to
Photo courtesy of Traditions Furniture
showcase a collection of Stickley Furniture called The Coronado Collection. The simplicity of its design; solid, oak-planked tops; warm finishes; and hand-forged iron bases combined with unique textural fabrics, finishes and accessories
complement
the
monochromatic theme.
DESIGNERS:
Traditions Furniture Lynda Kincaid, Missy Dean, Kathy Carter, Julie Walker and Carol Walker 7400 W. 79th St., Overland Park, Kan.
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913.649.2429
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C R E D I T S : Light fixtures: Wilson Lighting; paint: Sherwin-Williams; window treatment: Alustra Woven Textures Shades from Hunter Douglas; window treatment installation: Bob White Installations
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Design Area #4 Formal Living Room
DESIGNERS:
Ethan Allen Lori Rodopoulos, Yolanda Witt, Denice Cline and Christopher Huelshorst (not pictured) 7090 W. 134th St., Overland Park, Kan.
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913.402.9700
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ethanallen.com
The living room channels a sense of global adventure reminiscent of the old but fused with a modern vibe. Texture, detailed woods, lush fabrics and natural fibers all play a role in the telling of this eclectic story. Rich silk plaids and woven damasks clamor for attention. The Ethan Allen signature sofa has traditional roots with its carved woodwork, indicative of 19th-century artisans. The accompanying chairs echo the traditional, with fluting and scroll arms but then “walk to the modern side” with a sharp linear back. Case good pieces include a curvy, gesso-finished chest and cocktail table that harkens back to the Ming Dynasty. All reveal a sumptuous blend of appointments that illustrate the eclectic, global lifestyle.
C R E D I T S : Window treatment: Hunter Douglas, Provenance Woven Wood Shades
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Design Area #5 Conservatory
The conservatory is a happy room made for soaking up healing rays of sunlight streaming in from surrounding windows. Goldenrod walls contrast with off-white trim. Coral cheetah fabric on the ceiling provides a fun backdrop for an oversized, lighted fan. A cozy settee in oatmeal linen is enlivened with bright pillows in gold, coral and fuchsia. A floral, skirted ottoman is trimmed in cheetah fabric. A luscious coral leather wingchair flanks the settee and is joined by a metal and mirrortop table. Opposite the settee stands an elegant mirrored chest with a lamp. Hot pink damask peeks out from deep pleats and covered buttons on a darling lounge chair in vibrant flame stitch. A ceramic garden stool provides a place for refreshments.
DESIGNERS: A rug softens the terra-cotta brick
Edgevale Interiors Becky Mosby and Danna Jardon 6116 Johnson Drive, Mission, Kan.
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C R E D I T S : Area rug: custom-made by Jim’s Famous Rugs & Carpets; ceiling fan: Wilson Lighting; custom sewing: Allred-Y-Made; fabric: HomeFabrics & Rugs; moving company: Home Delivery; specialty painting: Kevin Allee; plants: Suburban Lawn & Garden; upholstered ceiling: Gary Mosby
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Design Area #6 Rural French Dining
DESIGNER:
The Design Gallery at Nebraska Furniture Mart Wes Hodge 1601 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.
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In the formal dining room, elements of rural France mix with rustic modern decor to create a collected look that exudes personality. Gray and gold metallic walls are a striking backdrop for a serene color palette of ivory and gold. Classic draperies and Roman shades soften the space while a gold-leafed mirror and equally dramatic lighting add an opulent touch. The centerpiece of the room is a Country French pedestal table with a distressed herringbone inlay top. Bamboo host chairs add an unexpected touch of island flair to the cozy space, and a classic floral print covers skirted Parsons chairs. A hand-painted credenza and a pair of mirrored consoles provide the dining room with plenty of serving and storage space. An elegant hand-knotted rug echoes the color palette and unifies this inviting space for guests to take center stage.
C R E D I T S : Drapery/blind installer: Marty Larson; lighting installer: Anderson Electrical LLC (Harry Anderson); paint: Sherwin-Williams, Specialty Paint Resource: Variance Acrylic Finishes; specialty painting/repair work/wallpaper removal: Surface Service (Sid Lehrbaum); trim/wainscot paint/repair: Orlando Balza; window treatment: Alustra Woven Texture Roller Shades from Hunter Douglas
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Design Area #7 Den for Generations and Genders
DESIGNER:
Alan Karlin Design Alan Karlin and Elizabeth Ezra 4510 State Line Road, Kansas City, Kan.
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This cozy den is meant to be a quiet area for any member of the family to relax at any time of the day. Refreshed woodwork and soft white walls keep the room feeling light and inviting. Lounging will take place on comfortable upholstery in luxurious shades of taupe. Soft gold, introduced by the stylish patchwork rug, works as the warm accent color throughout the room. The light and views to the outside are wonderful at many times of the day, but woven grass shades afford privacy and light control when desired. Graphic drapery side panels add some pattern to the room and pull the colors together. Artwork, accent furniture, pillows and lighting finish off the room to make it fit the classic style of the house yet feel up-to-date. C R E D I T S : Area rug: Knotty Rug Co.; artwork: Joy Baer Frescoes, Corbin Bronze; paint: Sherwin-Williams; painter: JRM Construction; sewing: Terri Rogers; window treatment: Provenance Woven Wood Shades from Hunter Douglas, Designer Blinds
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Design Area #8 Grand Staircase and Landing to 2nd Floor
DESIGNERS:
Edgevale Interiors Becky Mosby 6116 Johnson Drive, Mission, Kan.
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913.403.8136
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The second-floor landing is a cozy nook where the family loves to curl up and read. Cushions and multiple throw pillows in a combination of rich chocolate chenille, mink gray velvet, and cinnamon-textured and pattered fabrics create a luxurious place to lounge. The face of the window seat is skirted to achieve a more finished appearance. The window treatment consists of a single valance, spanning the length of the windows, constructed in a beautiful cinnamon and milk chocolate ikat with mink velvet inverted pleats. The soft yet angular lines of the valance frame the view dramatically. The deep colors and rich textures invoke an atmosphere of tranquility and repose.
C R E D I T S : Custom sewing: Allred-Y-Made; original artwork: Leopold Gallery; upholsterer: DeLeon Furniture; window treatment: Alustra Woven Textures Shades from Hunter Douglas; window treatment installation: WD Installations
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Design Area #9 Master Suite Bathroom
DESIGNER:
Interior Directions Susan Prestia, Allied ASID 6410 Beverly Drive, Mission, Kan.
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913.789.7060
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interiordirections@sbcglobal.net
A combination of past and present, salvaged tile reflecting the home being on the National Registry of Historic Places mixes with an updated, eco-friendly wall covering brewed up by the Kenneth James Collection. The contemporary wall covering harmonizes with hobbled Roman shades, providing versatility, energy-efficiency and light modification. A special critical attraction is the mirror image and TV that is ready when you want it but hidden when you don’t. Glamour and storage come together with a mirror-accented armoire that complements a beautiful vanity. Spa colors of tan, cream and soft taupe are meant to relax, recharge and refuel. C R E D I T S O N 9 A N D 1 0 : Area rugs: Paris Flee Market; artwork: Artistically Speaking, Corbin Studio, Kathy Barnard Studio, Prairiebrook Arts & Galleries; design assistant: Megan Hesse, Park University Interior Design Student; electrical installation: Crescent Electric, L&L Install, Morse Electric, Naturally Wired; fabrics: Kravet Fabric; fixtures: Moen; flooring: Hanson Flooring; furniture: Hickory Chair; glass: Westport Glass; light fixtures: Wilson Lighting; paint: Sherwin-Williams; Painter: Napoleon Garces Painting; pictures and frames: Hook Gallery; plumbing: Dorfman Plumbing; tile/countertops: PremierTile, Cambria, Trendstone; tile installation: AMC Tile; wall covering: Jiangsu Grasscloth Collection from Kenneth James Wallpaper; wallpaper removal: Surface Service; window treatments: Pirouette Window Shadings from Hunter Douglas, Dan McGrath; woodwork: Buddy Van Hounten
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Design Area #10 Master Suite Bedroom and Walk-Through Closet
DESIGNER:
Interior Directions Susan Prestia, Allied ASID, and Megan Heese, student designer 6410 Beverly Drive, Mission, Kan.
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Seductive luxury and elegance are creatively present with the combination of classic traditional furniture and contemporary coverings, while technology is more discrete with a TV behind the mirror. Feng Shui elements are present, from the one o’clock positioning of the bedroom to the placement of the bed and accessories. Metal accessories, wood furniture and colors of soft yellow and neutral complete the earth and fire elements. The hand-knotted rug anchors the room for additional harmony and visual balance. Elegant Asian, Neo-classic and Louis XV furnishings make dreams come true. The closet reflects a combination of romanticism, exuberance and sense of sophistication while appreciating the historical crown molding. The existing shelves are enhanced with a soft cream, while the walls are a soft lilac that complements the intermixing of yellow used in this space and the bedroom. Baskets above help separate a collection of accessories while providing extra space for storage. Combining these different elements breaks this space away from the original definition, closet, into its own personal domain.
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Design Area #11 Master Suite Porch
A retreat that brings the outside in starts with a bronze tree table by Tom Corbin and textured grasscloth that surrounds and illuminates
the
room.
An
architectural ceiling dazzles, as does a handmade Craftsman inlaid table by Daryl Nickel and a handknotted rug. Alfred Shaheen’s sun weave fabric adds life to this habitat on wing chairs. This multipurpose room can be enjoyed by the occasional guest or child in the comfort sleeper. Roman blinds control the light for entertaining and relaxation.
DESIGNER:
Interior Directions Susan Prestia, Allied ASID 6410 Beverly Drive, Mission, Kan.
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C R E D I T S : Area rugs: Paris Flee Market; artwork: Artistically Speaking, Corbin Studio, Kathy Barnard Studio, Prairiebrook Arts & Galleries; design assistant: Megan Hesse, Park University Interior Design Student; electrical installation: Crescent Electric, L&L Install, Morse Electric, Naturally Wired; fabrics: Kravet Fabric; fixtures: Moen; flooring: Hanson Flooring; furniture: Hickory Chair; glass: Westport Glass; light fixtures: Wilson Lighting; paint: Sherwin-Williams; Painter: Napoleon Garces Painting; pictures and frames: Hook Gallery; plumbing: Dorfman Plumbing; tile/countertops: PremierTile, Cambria, Trendstone; tile installation: AMC Tile; wall covering: Defined by Joseph Abboud by Kenneth James Wallpaper, Mezzo Collection by Brewster Home Fashions; wallpaper removal: Surface Service; window treatment: Pirouette Window Shadings from Hunter Douglas, Dan McGrath; woodwork: Buddy Van Hounten
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Design Area #12 Bedroom for a Princess
DESIGNERS:
StickSisters Art, Furnishings & Accents Nancy Davidson, Mara Proctor and Kathy Weiss 5041 W. 119th St., Overland Park, Kan.
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913.499.8800
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Call it princess-inspired classic design with a twist. A show-stopping four-poster bed anchors this cozy castle. Walls awash in dreamy blue with crisp white trim set the stage for a modern fairytale. A fanciful custom canopy created using Pine Cone Hill drapery panels and vintage curtain rods is suspended above the bed. Beautifully coordinated accents include a hand-carved floor mirror, lamp and nightstand. Every princess needs a place to primp, and this room boasts a cozy closet alcove complete with a vanity, custom seating and accent lighting for picture-perfect style. Bedding, window coverings and area rugs in a cheery palette of aqua, lime, lavender and, of course, princess pink complete this chapter in our stylish storybook. Sweet dreams. C R E D I T S : Bed coverings/linens: Annabelle’s Fine Linens; draperies: Pine Cone Hill; general contractor: Stonebridge Group; light fixture: Vintage Edison; paint: Sherwin-Williams; painter: Guillermo Hernandez Painting & Remodeling; specialty painting: Lorrie Reichmuth; window treatments: KC Custom Workroom, Silhouette Window Shadings from Hunter Douglas
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Design Area #13 Grand Hall, 2nd Floor
DESIGNERS:
The Kelly Gallery Kelly Daniels 17315 Antioch Road, Stilwell, Kan.
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The beautiful warm tones in deep reds and golds accent the second-floor landing with custom portrait art designed and created in the fall settings of The Kelly Gallery Gardens. The portrait, created for Lisa Moseley, displayed over the French provincial chest was photographed in the warm evening light to create a specific artistic look. In it a beloved horse adds a unique, personal touch, creating a custom piece to hang in the family’s formal dining room. A traditional, elegant sconce complements a whimsical, contemporary chandelier, keeping the flow of the eclectic ambiance that is seen throughout the home.
C R E D I T S : Sherwin-Williams; specialty lighting: Wilson Lighting
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Design Area #14 Bath for a Princess
Keeping with the grandeur of this stately home, this bathroom is given a modern twist to a classic design. The mini-hexagon floor with hints of gray set the tempo in this update. To add visual texture to the walls, a linear fabric porcelain tile is accented with a white-and-silver mosaic then crowned with crisp white molding. An antique chest converted into a vanity is topped with Carrera marble and adorned with a vessel sink and new fixtures. Shower walls are lined in Light Smoke ceramic tile to complement the fabric wall tile and mosaic. The white-and-silver mosaics continue inside the niches and glisten like gems. Pink, green and yellow paisley Roman shades complement soft pink walls, while sconces flanking
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DESIGNERS:
The Gallery at ISC Surfaces Nancy Gleason, Katy Gwin, Susan Johnston, Cheryl Lady, Julie Gibson and Shawna Hampton 9801 Commerce Parkway, Lenexa, Kan.
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C R E D I T S : Antiques: Lone Elm Antiques; flooring: American Olean; hardware: Liberty Hardware; lamps/light fixtures: Moen; marble vanity top: Midland Marble; paint: Sherwin-Williams; plumbing fixtures: Moen; tile work: Austin Tile; Roman shades: Modern Haven Interiors LLC
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Design Area #15 Entry Hall, Guest Bedroom and Veranda
DESIGNERS:
B+I Design Patrick Kappelmann (not pictured) and Brian Morley 520 W. Pennway, Kansas City, Mo.
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A tranquil palette and appropriate amenities perfect this overnight retreat. Oyster gray, cornmeal and buttercup yellow are defined with a historical accent of ebonized black in the new crown molding and existing wood mantel. Walls of hand-painted stripes with faux stitching detail and turn-of-the-century antiques allow the room to echo the architecture and time period of this Henry Hoit-designed home. Textural fabrics in a subdued color palette give depth to the decor. Continental antiques and garden references are key elements in creating the feeling of a restful retreat. Antique silhouettes and pressed botanicals help cement a sense of hand-craftsmanship and love of nature. The seclusion of a private garden is brought to life with manicured terrace plantings. A plush wool carpet in a parterre design gives a nod to the present, but the effect of timeless quality and elegance is maintained. C R E D I T S : Antiques: Christopher Filley, Parrin & Co.; area rugs: Designer’s Carpet; bed linens: Bailey Design Group; paint: Sherwin-Williams; specialty painting: Lori Rae Erickson; window treatment: Blinds to Go
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Design Area #16 Back Staircase to the Fun and Whimsical 3rd Floor
DESIGNERS:
Ben Daniels Art Ben Daniels 17315 Antioch Road, Stilwell, Kan.
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Hanging in the staircase is local artwork by Ben Daniels, a student at Blue Valley Southwest High School in Overland Park. His unique pen-and-ink artwork is designed with special words hidden in intricate designs. Each original artwork features a soft, warm bronze pastel and a touch of colored foil. Hidden in the tiger is the word “courage.” In the tree artwork, guests will find “save the trees,” among other hidden images. Since the age of 13, Ben has created his art on recycled paper and organic cotton to help raise money for environmental causes.
C R E D I T S : Paint: Sherwin-Williams; specialty lighting: Wilson Lighting; window treatment: KC Custom Workroom
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Design Area #17 Beachy Bath
To create a calm, relaxing and serene feel for this coastal chic bathroom, the vanity countertops are custom-made from recycled Bombay Gin bottles to mimic the color of the ocean and sea glass. The custom-designed tile installation has soft shades of blue to coordinate with the vanity tops, along with coordinating accessories like sand; driftwood from Gulf Shores, Ala.; shells; and crisp, clean decor. This room is truly the sanctuary every resident needs.
DESIGNER:
Décor by Design Kathy Weiss Overland Park, Kan.
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C R E D I T S : Accessories/area rug: StickSisters Art, Furnishings & Accents; cabinetry/countertops: Master Marble Inc.; custom sewing/window treatment: KC Custom Workroom LLC; flooring: TAP Enterprises; general contractor/repair work: Royal Horlick; light fixtures: Wilson Lighting; paint: Sherwin-Williams; painter: Ron Stevens Painting; plumbing fixtures: Moen; stone/tile work: Royal Horlick
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Design Area #18 Grand Hall, 3rd Floor
DESIGNER:
Artsy Megan Hoban 7900 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kan.
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Why limit an art collection to the first floor? Given the opportunity, hallways can be an impactful and beautiful gallery space. Setting the tone for the third floor, the large color-rich canvas exudes energy and sophistication. The barn adds a familiar Midwest tone to an unexpected abstract landscape. Additional pieces from the Artsy collection complement and unify the design area.
C R E D I T S : Paint: Sherwin-Williams; painter: Hamlin Painting; specialty lighting: Wilson Lighting
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Design Area #19 High-Tech Tree House
The masculine vibe of this space comes together with a mix of metals, textured surfaces, cool blues and an angled ceiling sleekly defined with metallic 3D wallpaper. A young man can surround himself with things he is passionate about on casually arranged built-in shelves and simply hang out in a relaxing seat near the dormered window to play video games or watch TV. Sleeping is as comfortable as slipping on a favorite pair of jeans, as denim pockets are featured on a custom headboard that provides ample storage for electronic devices, wallets, watches, etc. A side bench is great as a catchall, and the nightstand and chest are finished
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fabric-covered drawer fronts and reflective hardware. Take the trek up to this high-tech tree house and be inspired to repurpose items in your own home.
C R E D I T S : Area rugs: The Rug Studio; fabric: HomeFabrics & Rugs; artwork: Prairiebrooke Arts & Galleries; light fixtures: Wilson Lighting; paint: Sherwin-Williams; wallpaper: Club Collection by Eijffinger (distributed by Kenneth James Wallpaper)
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Design Area #20 Design Studio
DESIGNERS:
Johnson County Community College Interior Design Constance Smithwick, Deb King, Molly Bowen and Jan Cummings (ID chair) (not pictured) 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kan.
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Cool blue wraps the generous, light-filled space at the top of the third floor. Myriad soft furnishings are invitations to soak up the happiness created by layering all the variations in color found in a hand-knotted Serapi rug. Draw, correspond and create at an antique drop-leaf table. Welcome clients and friends to sit in kilim-covered fauteuils and classic upholstered chairs. Put your feet up on a mid-century Italian pouf while relaxing in a wicker throne chair or rest amidst custom floor pillows that add a touch of couture and finish the exotic look. Eye-catching accessories, photographic art and a traditional oil painting enliven the senses and create a dynamic tension. From every vantage point, the design studio is the ultimate creative refuge. Here, the more you look, the more you discover.
C R E D I T S : Antiques: Mission Road Antique Mall; area rugs: The Rug Studio; artwork: Artsy, Black & White Specialties; fabric: Bailey Design Group; light fixtures: Wilson Lighting; paint: Sherwin-Williams; specialty lighting: Mission Road Antique Mall; upholstery: UpholsterCraft; window treatment: Hunter Douglas
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Design Area #21 Her Office/Studio
DESIGNER:
Cathy’s All Things Creative Cathy Brents 5701 W. 129th St., Overland Park, Kan.
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The lady of the house fell in love with the whimsical leaping-frog fabric that adorns her office chair. This cheery pink-and-green palette became the theme song for her self-described “girlie-girl” office and studio. Finding a place of honor is her beloved grandmother’s settee, reupholstered and now bold, bright and comfy. The recycledglass desk, positioned in front of the double window, allows for season-gazing and bird-watching. Children’s frog drawings and colorful paintings add additional happiness to this already upbeat workspace. The walls and ceiling are embellished with a metallic pearl shimmer because every lady knows that pearls complete her fashion ensemble.
C R E D I T S : Accessories: J’adore Home & Garden; art supplies: Creative-Coldsnow; carpentry: Mark Billups; children’s drawings/paintings: Dean Brozen (age 7), Olivia Brozen (age 9); custom sewing/window treatments: Walker Custom Designs; design assistant: Jane Joseph; desk: Master Marble Inc.; electrical installation: Tann Electric; fabrics: HomeFabrics & Rugs; original art/paintings: Cathy Brents; paint: Sherwin-Williams; painter/specialty painting: Mark Billups Painting Co.
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Design Area #22 Break/Card Room
This room is dedicated to the family’s love of playing cards. The space seats four around the dining table, with two additional seats flanking the window, which is dressed with a flat Roman shade in an ikat fabric of blues, gold and cream. A dresser provides additional storage, above which hangs original art flanked by sconces. A swing-arm chandelier helps define the dining area. Because the attic creates such interesting lines in the ceiling, walls painted ivory make it feel less busy. An Egyptian motif painted on the floor in navy and white makes the room look continuous and creates a nice flow. The former closet, converted into a mini kitchen, features a mirror on the back wall, shelving and an undercounter refrigerator.
DESIGNER:
Katy Sullivan Designs Katy Sullivan 1111 W. 46th St., #40, Kansas City, Mo.
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C R E D I T S : Accessories/antiques: Barbara Cosgrove Lighting, Dwell Studio, Modern Love; artwork: Spivey’s, Hook Gallery; cabinetry/electrical work/specialty painting/repair work/woodwork: JRM Construction; custom sewing/window treatments: Sterlinghouse; specialty lighting/light fixtures: Barbara Cosgrove Lighting; mirrors: Westport Glass; moving company: Home Delivery Service; paint: Sherwin-Williams
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Design Area #23 Back Staircase, 2nd Floor to 1st Floor
DESIGNERS:
Ben Daniels Art Ben Daniels 17315 Antioch Road, Stilwell, Kan.
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Hanging in the staircase is local artwork by Ben Daniels, a student at Blue Valley Southwest High School in Overland Park. His unique pen-and-ink artwork is designed with special words hidden in intricate designs. Each original artwork features a soft, warm bronze pastel and a touch of colored foil. Hidden in the butterfly is the word “believe.” A poem was created to go with the butterfly artwork, and it’s also imprinted on organic T-shirts and prints, which you can see in the boutique on the lower level of the home. The poem represents the positive, inspirational meaning behind all of Ben’s art. Since the age of 13, Ben has created his art on recycled paper and organic cotton to help raise money for environmental causes.
C R E D I T S : Paint: Sherwin-Williams; specialty lighting: Wilson Lighting; window treatment: KC Custom Workroom LLC
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Design Area #24 Kitchen and Breakfast Room
This happy, serene kitchen blends the past with the present. Two sets of 100-year-old cabinets have been updated with fresh blue paint. The jonquil yellow walls and ceiling surround the room in sunshine, even on a gloomy day. Reminiscent of an old European villa, the kitchen has Country French elements, doors to the garden and a purposeful lack of sleekness shown in today’s home decor magazines. Two existing dishwashers, two ovens and a center island provide modern conveniences for the chef amidst an aura of Old World charm.
DESIGNER:
Phyllis Kogan Interior Design 913.649.3786
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C R E D I T S : Accessories: Pryde’s Old Westport, The Light Shop, Woodson Place Antiques & Interiors, antiques/furniture: Woodson Place Antiques & Interiors; appliances: Factory Direct Appliance, Kitchens & Baths by Briggs; area rugs: Knotty Rug Co.; artwork: The Light Shop; back staircase window treatment: KC Custom Workroom LLC; linens: Pryde’s Old Westport; countertops: Master Marble Inc., ceiling fan: Wilson Lighting; electrical work: Leikam Electrical Service; fabric: HomeFabrics & Rugs; lamps/specialty lighting: The Light Shop; Woodson Place Antiques and Interiors; light fixtures: Wilson Lighting; paint: Sherwin-Williams; painter: Ron Stevens; plumbing fixtures: Moen; plumbing installation: Morgan Miller Plumbing; tile: The Gallery at ISC Surfaces; tile installation: Austin Tile
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Design Area #25 The Little Porch That Could
DESIGNERS:
Pamela Crocker Ely Design 913.232.3256
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blossomsbybrooke@gmail.com This porch, smaller than most closets, offers a friendly and welcoming space that serves multiple purposes, whether it’s recycling or grabbing the dog’s leash for a walk. Cork flooring is easy to maintain and looks warm and earthy. A bench is covered with an easy-to-wipe basket weave and perky, striped skirt, which does double duty hiding boots or dog toys. A handsome, custom worktable fabricated from reclaimed walnut wood has space for recyclables and a stool underneath. The warm, blonde color of the walls, piped in rope, and the addition of art and flowers beckons happy spirits, while a stylish petite orb chandelier reflects the pale blue color of the ceiling. A wonderful antique candelabra has been repurposed as a place to hang hats, leashes, scarves, etc. C R E D I T S : Accessories/antiques: Hudson & Jane, Urban Mining; electrical work: Wilson Lighting; flooring: Home Depot, Shawnee; furniture: Custom Tables by Tony Chafin; light fixture: Wilson Lighting; paint: Sherwin-Williams
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Design Area #26 Café
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Design Area #27 Boutique
Vendors shown include Dianne Ripper, Jan Behner, Fred Lapp, Lee Ernst and Laura Lenhert
Special Boutique Events 1. Mandy’s Way, Maggie Moore __ April 30, 12:15 p.m. for Ladies of
5. Beata Foreman of “B’s” Baskets & Kim Dye of Vintage Market __
Charity, and May 2, 11:30 a.m. for “Newest Ways to Wear Your Spring &
May 12, 1-2:30 p.m. “Easy Summer Entertaining with a Vintage Flair.”
Summer Scarves.” 6. Ann Lund of Dining in Style __ May 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This is a 2. Karen Adler & Judith Fertig, Pig Out Publications __ April 28,
free event but reservations are required. Call Cathey Bossert at
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the theme is Culinary Container Gardening with
816.437.8525. Limit 25. Enjoy a cooking demostration of salad with
demos from their new cookbook, “The Gardener & The Grill.”
recipes and samples from “Saturday Morning in the Garden with Ann.”
3. Johnson County Young Matrons __ May 5th, 1-2:30 p.m. Get
7. Janet Johnson of Classic Choices __ May 11-12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
menu ideas and samples from the cookbook, “Punch Bowl Optional.”
Janet will display and demonstrate how to use the newest in home and garden decor.
4. Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired __ May 10, 4-6 p.m. “A Taste of Kansas City with Friends of CCVI” tasting from their cookbook, “A Taste of Kansas City II.”
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Design Area #28 Back Deck and Stone Wall Containers
DESIGNERS:
Haling’s Greenhouse 6303 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, Kan.
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Assortments of plants in containers transform hard surfaces into living landscapes, from the deck just outside the conservatory to the garage entry. The Container Oasis uses multiple sizes and shapes of gray concrete and hypertufa hardscape as well as garden decor, including planters, stepping stones, message stakes, totems, water basins and a garden bench. The soft neutral coloring sets the stage and foundation for the splashing display of living, blooming flowers and plants. The color palette pits oranges against their complement blues with accents of white, green and yellow. All senses will be brought into play: the sound of birds and bubbling water, the sight of brilliant play of color against neutrals, the interesting textures of both plants and hardscape, and the aroma of flowers and herbs. One can even satisfy the sense of taste by a snitch of fresh lettuce, chives and basil. 2012 SYMPHONY DESIGNERS’ SHOWHOUSE
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Design Area #29
ENDLESS SUMMER HYDRANGEA
CINNAMON FERN
ANNUAL COLOR
SPREADING YEWS
BLEEDING HEARTS
MIXED HOSTA
DESIGNER:
Audrie Seeley Co. Jason Eaton 9300 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo.
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A variety of textures and colors enhance the look of the landscape along the natural stone wall in the backyard. The new landscape is visible from both the dining room and kitchen and highlights the statue along the stone wall. Native plants to this area help ensure the livelihood of the new landscape area. Not yet planted at press time, the selection of plants is represented in the inset images.
C R E D I T S : Plants: Loma Vista Nursery
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Backyard Retaining Wall Plantings
Design Area #30 Backyard Pond and Landscape
DESIGNER:
Rosehill Gardens John McLenon 311 E. 135th St., Kansas City, Mo.
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The existing bird bath and roses are the key elements of this small space. Guests will note that the birds are the main purveyor of this spot. With additional splashes of color, this area comes to life. The water feature is also a nice touch to any landscape. While strolling through the backyard, the water feature creates a sense of refreshing calmness and peaceful serenity amid some of Kansas City’s most historic and urbanized districts.
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Design Area #31 French Country Front Façade
DESIGNERS:
By the Blade Complete Lawn & Landscape Service Patrick Vogt and Bryant Schmidt 7014 NW Kerns Drive, Parkville, Mo.
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This home inspires a French Country manor theme in the heart of the city. Large, mature trees provide for an excellent rustic shade garden. Lush evergreen and foliage are planted alongside vibrant, naturally coordinated blooms. Seasonal pot plantings enhance color. Stone edging and dark-dyed mulch complement the home’s classical architecture. Finally, outdoor lighting adds soft illumination to the ambiance of the landscape.
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Kansas City Symphony Music Director A Word from Maestro Michael Stern e are so lucky to continue to have the talents, energy and commitment of
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the many gifted people who make the Kansas City Symphony Alliance
Showhouse such a rousing success each season. As it has for decades, this event promises to be a highlight of our year, one that clearly is not devoid of highlights as it is. With the opening of the magnificent Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and the thrilling reception that has been given to the Symphony’s new residency in Helzberg Hall, this is proving to be an iconic year in the history of our orchestra and city. So, for me, there is even more meaning in having such a significant event to benefit our great orchestra, one where creativity, risk-taking, enormous amounts of hard work and, above all, a palpable sense of excitement and fun are the hallmarks. In my mind, all of those elements define the music-making of the Symphony! My thanks and heartfelt congratulations go to KCSA President Marilyn Raines, Showhouse Vice President Karen Hardcastle and everyone else who worked hard to pull this off so beautifully. You all bring honor and credit to the Symphony and to our community. Bravo!
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Symphony Assistant Conductor Aram Demirjian By Megan Felling, marketing manager, Kansas City Symphony
fter an intensive interview process, Aram Demirjian was selected as the assistant
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conductor for the Kansas City Symphony beginning with the 2012-13 season.
Demirjian’s primary role will be conducting the Family and Pops Series concerts as well as select Classical performances, including the popular Symphony in the Flint Hills. He will succeed Steven Jarvi, an audience favorite for four seasons. “I am excited and honored to be appointed assistant conductor of the Kansas City Symphony. It is such a privilege to have the opportunity to work closely with Maestro Michael Stern, the phenomenal musicians of the KCS and its wonderful staff. I am so happy to be joining the Kansas City community, and I’m looking forward to all of the great musical experiences we will share!” Demirjian says. Described as “spirited and lively” by the Boston Musical Intelligencer and “awe-inspiring” by the Harvard Crimson, Demirjian is active as a conductor of symphonic and operatic repertoire and a dedicated advocate for new music. A native of Boston, Demirjian was one of only two conductors selected for the inaugural class of the Masters Orchestral Conducting program at New England Conservatory (M.M. ’11), where he studied with Hugh Wolff. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) in music and government from Harvard University.
Concertmaster Noah Geller By Megan Felling, marketing manager, Kansas City Symphony
he Kansas City Symphony recently announced that Noah Geller was selected as
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concertmaster beginning with the 2012-13 season. As leader of the string section,
the concertmaster plays a crucial role as facilitator between conductor and musicians in guiding the orchestra toward its ideal sound. “I am incredibly honored to join the Kansas City Symphony as their next concertmaster. It will be fun to make music with the wonderful musicians of the orchestra and Music Director Michael Stern. I was charmed during my audition week by the orchestra’s positive atmosphere as well as their excellence in performance. Further, it is such a privilege to perform in the spectacle that is Helzberg Hall. Kansas City is truly blessed to have such a magnificent performance space, and I am very much looking forward to playing there for you many times in the coming months,” Geller says. Geller has been a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra for the last four seasons, two of which were in the position of acting assistant concertmaster, as well as concertmaster for the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, principal second violin at the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and concertmaster with The Juilliard Orchestra. He received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from the Juilliard School.
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