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November 2010
Volume 24, Issue No.7
OUTDOOR 27 EDITOR’S LETTER It’s (Going to Be) A Wonderful Life __ We’re starting traditions from scratch — like mom’s chicken and dumplings. 29 PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE Finding New Ways to Inspire __ The new kchandg.com gives more of what readers want. 31 CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s happening in November in Kansas City. 39 WHAT’S NEW News for your home and lifestyle. 43 Q&A A question-and-answer session with the staff of KCH&G.
HOME 46 HANDCRAFTED HOMECOMING A newfound lifestyle prompts empty nesters to grab the gusto and opt for a total home remodel. 53 SMART HOUSE Heat Wave __ Homeowners warm up to radiant heat’s cost-saving benefits and automated technology.
INTERIOR 58 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Join Johnson County Young Matrons at the 19th annual Home for the Holidays Homes Tour and visit five festive, exquisitely decorated homes. All proceeds benefit local charities. 66 TRADITIONS AND TRENDS Whether you want to decorate for the holidays the same every year or get experimental, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite ideas from the past and present.
72 TURN UP THE HEAT Enjoy a little luxury __ and multiple health benefits __ with a home spa or sauna. 77 SAVVY GARDENER All Aglow __ Extend the fall season with the element of fire in the backyard.
HOMES OF NOTE 81 A holiday homes tour presented by the Kansas City Symphony Guild, a fundraising event for the KC Symphony.
LIFESTYLE 107 GIFT EXCHANGE Here’s a list of gifts they’ll love unwrapping! 113 HOLIDAY SHOPPING KC STYLE Since you have to shop anyway, take some time to make a day or weekend of it and visit some of the best malls and towns in the area. 116 SPOONFULS OF HOMEMADE GOODNESS That’s what Cooking School guests experienced with Webster House’s Chef Charles d’Ablaing and the made-from-scratch (and recipe-free) menu. 119 WINE CONNOISSEUR A Toast for the Holidays __ As the leaves change and temperatures drop, we begin to think about holiday traditions like food and wine. 123 HEALTHY LIVING A Slimmer Winter __ Follow these seven tips for a healthier holiday season __ and beyond. 127 MARKETPLACE A reference guide to help you find our advertisers.
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editor’s letter
AN DR EA DAR R Editor-in-Chief adarr@kc-hg.com Facebook: facebook.com/Andrea.Darr Twitter: twitter.com/KCHGmag LinkedIn: Andrea Darr
It’s (Going to Be) A Wonderful Life We’re starting traditions from scratch — like mom’s chicken and dumplings.
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During the holidays, people talk a lot about their
I imagine a trip to the pumpkin patch will be in
family traditions. Back when I lived at home with
order, both for carving funny faces in the round
my parents, we used to haul up our tree from the
globes and for removing and roasting the seeds. We’ll
basement during Thanksgiving and decorate it. We’d
buy a couple extras to bake and use real pumpkin
load the presents into the car on Christmas Eve and
instead of canned pumpkin for Aunt Dottie’s bread.
drive to another family member’s house, usually
I’m not a fan of either artificial trees or cutting
filled with lots of kids and amazing food selections.
down live ones, so I’ve been thinking about ordering
I’d sleep in late the next morning at home just to make
potted trees that we can later plant on our property.
sure Santa had had enough time to make it down and
After 20 years or so, we’ll have our own veritable
back up our chimney.
Christmas tree forest!
My mom would make a large pot of her
Instead of buying a new ornament to commemorate
grandmother’s simple but very special recipe of
the year, we’ll make our own during family craft
chicken and dumplings — and she still does as long
night and hang them among the colorful Mardi Gras
as my cousin David and I have anything to do
beads we caught this year in New Orleans. While
about it. She also bakes three loaves of Aunt Dottie’s
we’re at it, we can pop some popcorn and string
pumpkin bread, which tastes so good in your mouth
strands to put around the junipers in the front yard for
that you prefer not to think about how bad each slice
the birds to have a snack.
is for your health.
Michael and I each have a history of family movie
But we are a small family — my dad is an only
night that we plan to continue. For me, it’s “The
child and so am I — and as we’ve experienced
Muppet Christmas Carol” and for him, it’s “It’s a
death, divorce and relocation, our numbers have
Wonderful Life.” In either one, the lessons are about
dwindled as have some of those traditions. Now that
sharing and celebrating friends and family, and that is
I’m responsible for regenerating the family and
definitely a tradition that started long before us and
happily starting my own in a few short months, I’ve
will continue long after we’re gone. AS
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begun thinking about what kinds of traditions I can
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Finding New Ways to Inspire The new kchandg.com gives more of what readers want.
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Every day we are bombarded with messages. From the
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time we wake, communication begins — the morning
multidirectional look and another layer of education to
news as you get ready for work, your iPhone at breakfast,
help narrow their search for whatever it is they’re looking
HD radio on the ride to work, etc. As more means of
for. That’s why I am proud to announce the new
communication increase in our lives, it becomes even
kchandg.com.
more evident that people want their information in both
If you haven’t visited our site lately, what are you
different and “multiple” ways. Providing fine home and
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design content across many platforms is something that
extended content and photography — just look for the
the KCH&G team and I have taken very seriously over the
Web dot in the magazine then find the story online. You
past few years.
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All the research I have seen about regional shelter
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can sign up for our weekly e-newsletter that includes
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way. We also have the pages of KCH&G in an interactive
enjoy KCH&G and use it as research, they also will watch
digital magazine with direct links to advertisers and
certain television shows, listen to radio programming
editorial experts to provide another level of engagement.
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even using magazines in a very different way than years
inspired and informed as you plan your next project.
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JOHNSON COUNTY YOUNG MATRONS
Tour Tickets: $18 in advance
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Tickets are available at most local Hen House, HyVee, Price Chopper grocery stores.
Visit www.JCYM.net to find other locations nearest you or purchase tickets online. Nov. 1st-17th or at the door the day of the event.
2-Day Holiday Boutique featuring 30 of the area’s best specialty retailers
Boutique Location
The Lodge of Ironwoods Park (147th and Mission, Leawood, Kansas) Tuesday, Nov. 16th & Wednesday, Nov. 17th
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For the list of holiday boutique vendors, see our ad on the KCH&G October issue.
Proceeds will benefit Johnson Count y Young Matrons’ Philanthropies
Home 1: DECORATOR & TABLESCAPES: KC SURROUNDINGS Home 2: DECORATOR & TABLESCAPES: JENNIFER QUINN DESIGN, FLORAL ACCENTS BY RED CEDAR GARDENS Home 3: DECORATOR: CRAIG SOLE DESIGN & WILSON LIGHTING TABLESCAPES: Z GALLERIE Home 4: DECORATOR: OLATHE GLASS TABLESCAPES: JCYM Home 5: DECORATOR: HOMEOWNER TABLESCAPES: POTTERY BARN
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| November 5-7 ❖ Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “Cats,”playing at the Music Hall, features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless melodies and the hit song “Memory.” 800.366.0583 or broadwayacrossamerica.com |
| December 4-5 ❖ The ReDiscover the Holidays Homes Tour 2010 is a benefit for children and families served by ReDiscover. Seven homes surrounding the historic Longview estate will be on tour, featuring home styling by some of the area’s best designers. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 day of tour, $12 group tickets. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 4; noon-4 p.m., Dec. 5. 816.347.3259 or rediscovertheholidays.com |
Special Events November 3 ❖ Join a Lakeside Nature Center Naturalist on a
November 6, 10, 12, 14 ❖ Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents
free hike to explore the trails around the center. Time: 10:30 a.m.-
“Norma,” Bellini’s score that tells a story about a powerful
noon. 816.513.8960 or lakesidenaturecenter.org
woman forced to betray her sacred vows for love only to be
November 5 ❖ Join the thousands who explore the galleries and
betrayed by her lover’s infidelity. 816.471.4933 or kcopera.org
shops on First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District for one of
Through November 7 ❖ Marilyn Maye returns to Quality Hill
the nation’s largest art walks. Time: 6:30-10 p.m. 913.994.9325
Playhouse with jazz standards and contemporary favorites.
or kccrossroads.org
816.421.1700 or qualityhillplayhouse.com
November 5 ❖ When celebrated instrumentalists Gautier
November 8 ❖ Emanuel Ax, pianist, plays at the upcoming
Capuçon, cellist, and Gabriela Montero, pianist, met, they quickly
Richard Harriman Memorial Benefit at Folly Theater in tribute to
became musical partners who will perform together again at the
Series founder and artistic director Richard Harriman, who died
Folly Theater. Time: 8 p.m. 816.415.5025 or hjseries.org
on July 15. Time: 7 p.m. 888.528.5521 or hjseries.org
November 5 ❖ Enjoy John Mellencamp on his No Better Than
November 11-January 16 ❖ Starring Cindy Williams, who
This tour at The Midland by AMC. Time: 6:45 p.m. 800.745.3000
played Shirley in television’s “Laverne & Shirley,” “Sylvia” is a
or midlandkc.com
modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog. Man’s best
November 6 ❖ The Wilderness Run, to take place around the
friend is not always the wife’s best friend, and so the battle
Shoal Creek Living History Museum, is a challenging cross-
begins. 913.649.7469 or newtheatre.com
country run sanctioned by MARA. Time: 9 a.m. 816.407.3650 or kcmo.org
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November 20 ❖ The American Royal Grand Finale “Black Tie and Tails” will take place at Kemper Arena and offer an evening of celebration cocktails and buffet dinner from 6-8 p.m. The Championship Horse Show is at 7 p.m. 816.569.4060 or americanroyal.com November 20 ❖ Lady Antebellum performs
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Avery Fisher Career Grant for 2009, Alessio Bax, pianist, is universally praised for his lyrical playing and insightful interpretations and will be playing at the Folly Theater. Time: 7 p.m. 816.415.5025 or hjseries.org November 19-20 ❖ At the Best Little Arts & Crafts Show, shop around the Sermon Center for arts, crafts, seasonal decorations, wreaths and more. 816.325.7370 or visitindependence.com Through November 20 ❖ Visions of the Flint Hills Art Exhibit & Sale is a show to celebrate art inspired by the Flint Hills and Tallgrass Prairie at Buttonwood Art Space in Union Hill. Partial proceeds benefit the Kansas Park Trust. 816.285.9000 or visionsoftheflinthills.org November 19-21 ❖ The Kansas City Symphony presents Michael Stern, music director, James Tocco, piano, Christine Grossman, viola, with the Italian Serenade of Hugo Wolf and Berlioz’s Harold in Italy at the Lyric Theatre and Yardley Hall. 816.471.0400 or kcsymphony.org Through November 21 ❖ Showing at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, “Harriet Jacobs” is about a young slave woman’s remarkable story of triumph over bitter oppression. 816.235.2700 or kcrep.org November 25 ❖ Sign up for the 21st Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll on the Sprint Campus in Overland Park. Time: 9 a.m. sportskc.org November 26-27 ❖ Harry Truman will make two special appearances at his
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presidential library on Thanksgiving Day weekend (portrayed by historian and reenactor Niel Johnson). Time: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 816.268.8200 or trumanlibrary.org
JOHNSON COUNTY YOUNG MATRONS
2-DAY Holiday Boutique at The Lodge of Ironwoods Park (147th and Mission, Leawood, Kansas)
Holiday Events November 3-4 ❖ Tablescapes 2010 will be at Nell Hill’s in Briarcliff Village and will feature designer, lifestyle expert and television host Monica Pedersen as well as Mary Carol Garrity and her designers. All proceeds benefit the American Royal’s educational mission. botarevents.org November 5-6 ❖ Stroll through decorated
Tuesday, November 16th & Wednesday, November 17th
shops to see new holiday merchandise
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Free admission
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816.461.0065 or visitindependence.com November 5-December 26 ❖ “Plaid Tidings” is about a hilarious, harmonious quartet, The Plaids (Frankie, Sparky, Jinx and Smudge) who are back with a holiday spectacular at the American Heartland
Impressions by Di ● Olathe Glass Home Décor ● The Diane Collection Jewelry Ancona Company Floral ● Jayme Accessories ● Jewelry Boutique Carrie Kline-Premier Designs Jewelry ● Junque Boutique ● Seasonal Sensations Nagel’s ● Home Spun Products ● Mandy’s Way ● PACO Designs ● Silpada Designs B’s Bags ● Vintage Moon ● Lauren’s Fashions ● Imagine Accessories Sundance Designs ● Heartstrings Holiday Collection ● TallGrass Toffee, Inc. Hathaway Shoes ● Twisted Sister Boutique ● Denim Couture ● Smart Cookie Bakery Creative Candles by Jacqui ● Wil Jenny’s ● Angel Babies Association ● M Taylor Gifts *vendors subject to change
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Theatre. 816.842.9999 or ahtkc.com November 10 ❖ Don’t miss this year’s Homes of Note Tour showcasing three homes located in The Preserve at Shoal
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15. Check website for ticket information. Time: 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 913.631.7467 or jcym.net November 19 ❖ This Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes at the
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Nativity.” Time: 4:30 p.m. 816.949.7000 or sprintcenter.com November 19-December 26 ❖ This year’s production of Christmas in Song at Quality Hill Playhouse will feature rousing piano music, soul-filled gospel, traditional carols and contemporary favorites. 816.421.1700 or qualityhillplayhouse.com November 19-December 26 ❖ The Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” has been refreshed and refurbished for its 30th anniversary production
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November 20 ❖ Don’t miss Excelsior
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exspgschamber.com November 20 ❖ Take the whole family to see the Northern Lights at Zona Rosa’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Time: 5-8 p.m. 816.587.8180 or zonarosa.com November 20 ❖ At the Mayor’s Tree Lighting in Independence Square, find Santa Claus, sleigh rides and live entertainment. Lights are switched on at 6 p.m. 816.461.0065 or visitindependence.com November 24 ❖ KUDL’s Christmas in the Sky is an evening celebration at Longview Lake Park filled with local celebrities, holiday stage productions and a fireworks display synchronized to holiday music. 816.503.4800 or jacksongov.org
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November 26-December 30 ❖ Spirit of Christmas Past Heritage Homes Tour will take you through three historic Independence landmark homes decorated in their holiday best. Enjoy the Twilight Tour of the historic homes on December 5 from 4-7 p.m. 816.325.7111 or visitindependence.com November 27 ❖ Handel’s Messiah, the mosaic of the scriptures, remains his most famous work and is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. It’s performed by the Kansas City Symphony, along with the 250-voice Independence Messiah Choir. Time: 8 p.m. 816.471.0400 or kcsymphony.org November 27-January 2 ❖ Discover what Christmas meant to Lanesfield school children in rural Kansas at the turn of the 20th century in the restored one-room schoolhouse decorated for a 1904 Christmas. Time: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 913.893.6645 or jocomuseum.org November 27-January 2 ❖ The 1950s All-Electric house is decorated for the holidays, so rock around the aluminum Christmas tree on a guided tour for “A Very Fifties Christmas”
at
the
Johnson County Museum. 913.715.2550 or jocomuseum.org December 2 ❖ The Independence Young Matrons’ Holly & Mistletoe Tours showcase five private homes and a church. All are decorated for the holidays and benefit local charities. Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 816.373.8558 or visitindependence.com December 2-19 ❖ Come see what happens when you combine favorite holiday songs with some of the best voices in Kansas City in “A Spectacular Christmas.” 816.842.9999 or musicaltheaterheritage.com December 3-5 ❖ Keeping with Weston tradition, Father Christmas, in his holiday splendor, will light up the streets to welcome all to the 29th Annual Weston Candlelight Homes Tour. 816.640.2909 or westonmo.com 36 • KCHANDG.COM
December 4 ❖ At the Shoal Creek Living History Museum, experience a 19th-century Christmas then visit with St. Nicholas and take a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh. Admission: $5. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 816.792.2655 or kcmo.org December 4 ❖ Tour decorated homes for the holidays in Excelsior Springs. Cost: $10 in advance, $14 at the door. Time: noon-7 p.m. 816.630.6161 or exspgschamber.com December 4 ❖ At the Mayor’s Holiday Christmas Carnival in Independence, enjoy face painting, carnival games, moonwalks and a visit with Santa. Time: 10 a.m.-noon. 816.325.7370 or visitindependence.com December 4, 11, 17-18 ❖ “A Holiday Happening” is a festive puppet cabaret of seasonal songs, stories and merry celebration,
with
puppeteer
Kraig
Kensinger at the Puppetry Arts Institute. Admission: $5. 816.833.9777 or hazelle.org December 4, 11, 18 ❖ Join in the holiday celebration at the National Frontier Trails Museum with cider and cookies, music, free wagon rides, festive decorations and bargains in the museum gift store. 816.325.7575 or visitindependence.com December 5 ❖ Enjoy Christmas at the Pharis Farm at the Jesse James Farm & Museum with a tour of the recently renovated two-story brick farm home built in the 1850s and decorated for Christmas. 816.736.8500 or jessejamesmuseum.org December 11 ❖ The 21st Annual Kris Kringle 5K Run provides exercise and enjoyment for participants of all fitness
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levels. The cross-country course extends through historic Swope Park. Preregistration cost is $15 per runner, $20 day of the run. Time: 10 a.m. 816.513.0632 or kcmo.org December 11-24 ❖ Take the family to see “The Nutcracker” at the Music Hall. 816.931.2232 or kcballet.org
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Nebraska Furniture Mart is one of Kansas City’s leading
circumstance? That’s exactly what Ray Caraher thought when
providers of home appliances and products, and now, thanks to a
he started London’s Carriage, Kansas City’s only British taxi
new partnership with Portfolio Kitchen & Home, it can offer
rental service. As taxi driver and chauffeur for many years in
customers the complete home-design experience. “This exciting
London before moving
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experience for the home,” says Jody Rusnak, appliance division
Caraher is comfortable
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which comes in handy
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as the company’s owner
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authentic London taxi is
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New Design Firm Turns 1 Orion Design, an interior design firm with a focus on kitchen and bathroom designs, space planning and project coordination, recently celebrated its oneyear anniversary. Throughout the past year, Elizabeth Goltz has designed numerous kitchens and baths, helped homeowners solve their space problems with quick consults, consulted on multiple new home construction projects, became a member of the National Association of The Remodeling Industry (NARI) and learned
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Q&A
Q: What are the KCH&G staff most looking forward to this holiday season? F ro m t o p t o b o t t o m , l e f t t o r i g h t
Candy Coppaken, account executive A: My dear friend has about 150 of her closest friends over during Hanukkah, which lasts for eight days. While each of us is holding our favorite menorah, the rabbi recites a prayer and we all light our menorah candles at the same time...very spiritual and special.
Keith Sauro, publisher A: Having the family together, enjoying our holiday meals and telling old stories to the new little ones are my favorite parts of the holiday season.
Marla Westrup, account executive A: From Thanksgiving through New Year, I enjoy the magic created by family and friends.
Renee Demott, director of custom publishing A: One of the most special times of the holidays is decorating the tree with my family – it is overflowing with memorable ornaments, both handmade and special vacation keepsakes, tucked in with twinkling lights.
Laure Potter, account executive A: I enjoy snowy evenings relaxing in front of the fireplace with family and friends, reminiscing about great times we’ve shared.
Carol Canning, art associate A: This Thanksgiving, my family is looking forward to meeting our first grandchild.
Lori Christie, special projects A: Being from a large family, I always enjoy Thanksgiving because that’s the one time a year my whole family is together at one time __ and all the delicious food!!
Brooke Pearl, managing editor A: I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner with my younger cousins singing “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” by N’Sync, road tripping to Lexington, Ky., to see my husband’s family, and dressing Truman, our bichon, in his Santa suit.
Darin Benson, art director A: I always enjoy visiting with family over the holidays, but as for the rest of it, Bah Humbug!
Andrea Darr, editor-in-chief A: I’m looking forward to hunkering down inside this winter, preparing our home for the arrival of our baby in the spring, and cherishing every moment of this new experience. NOVEMBER 2010 • 43
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Set for the Season When the weather outside is frightful, but the interiors are most delightful, like this marvelously remodeled home, no one cares, especially if the home has radiant heated floors and sidewalks as more and more homeowners are doing. New electric mesh systems are easy and cost-effective to add under your bathroom floor (or anywhere you have cold tile) and even under sidewalks and driveways for a back pain-free lifestyle without shoveling. To learn more, turn the page.
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andcrafted omecoming Story by Gloria Gale
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A newfound lifestyle prompts empty nesters to grab the gusto and opt for a total home remodel.
H
ow does a post-mid-life adventure living in Amsterdam
overseas, “to trust her on this one.” Finding a house this quickly
sound? It was hardly a debate for John and Chandler
was totally unexpected.
Moenius, who found the opportunity too intoxicating to
Her husband never saw his house prior to closing, but Chandler immediately reached out to designers John and Chris
pass up.
Two years and bountiful memories later, as their European experience drew to a close, an intriguing dilemma appeared: where
Grandmontagne, who had worked on the Moeniuses’ previous home in Topeka. “After we walked through the house with Chandler, we told her
to settle? “Returning stateside, we thought long and hard about how and where we wanted to live for the long term...on a golf course, in an
she wasn’t crazy, that the house had great bones and that it would be an excellent project,” Chris says.
apartment, in the Midwest or on the coast. Our twin daughters were
Trusting the Grandmontagnes implicitly, the three huddled
no longer living with us so we had complete freedom of choice,”
together, mapping out plans for a complete remodel that would
Chandler says.
ultimately transpire over 18 months.
She came across Corinth Downs on the Internet while still living abroad. “I flew back to Kansas City and decided to take a look at the one available patio
“Considering that Chris and John know my taste, I had no problem moving forward with the work,” Chandler says. Once
home,
the
home in the Prairie
Moeniuses camped out,
Village development,”
first in their master
she recalls.
bedroom
with
their
“I remember thinking,
two Airedale terriers,
‘this is the perfect floor
Max and Sophie, then
plan for us — the master
later moved upstairs
bedroom on the first
while their belongings
floor,
were shipped back to
two
guest
bedrooms upstairs and
the States.
an unfinished basement
Construction began
that we could configure
in the kitchen, bumping
to our needs. It was
up the ceiling into an
ideal,’” says Chandler,
18-foot vault with an
who told John, still
inlay of car siding. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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Complementing the custom white wood cabinets, marble countertops were installed along with a highly functional 10-foot by 40-inch-wide island brimming with amenities. Chandler’s enthusiasm says it all: “I really love the working ease of this room but particularly the perks the Grandmontagnes provided — a kitchen kennel for our dogs, lovely views to the outside, and beautiful appointments from a cozy sitting area to stainless steel cleat drawer pulls on the island...this kitchen is the place not only for cooking but a gathering place for our family and friends.” The home opens expansively through a clever sliding shoji door (a reoccurring design throughout) leading from the kitchen. At first glance, the dining room captures its share of the attention. Handsomely defined with a bold graphic wallcovering and Old World charm provided by an antique Dutch farm table the Moeniuses bought while in Amsterdam, the room also boasts double French doors and a box-beam ceiling. It’s the perfect extension into an equally dramatic living room. After contemplating the imposing space, the Grandmontagnes kept the existing vaulted ceiling and determined that the task at hand was to update the space. “We added a new pendant chandelier, decided to give the walls texture with a grasscloth covering, rebuilt the fireplace surround and clad the existing rough cedar beams,” Chris notes. “Since we love to read, Chris and John built a floor-to-ceiling bookcase. A sliding Chinese screen that I’ve owned for 30 years was utilized to hide the television, re-purposing the unexpected,” Chandler says. That’s similar to the second-floor balcony, where novelty reigns. Instead of the open hallway, the trio enclosed it in a translucent, glass-paneled shoji wall — the perfect solution for a space defined with a unique design element. Walking past John’s office, tucked neatly into the nearby den, a powder room is pointedly vibrant, combining Oriental tones of lacquer red, gold leaf and black. The result: a space that sings with individuality. The vanity is a Chinese chest topped with a red glass vessel sink. Chris replicated a mirror that Chandler had in her Topeka home then cleverly hung cherished hand towels for display on a bamboo rack. Just beyond lies the master bedroom, highlighted with a double set of French doors opening onto two garden areas facing the back and front of the home. The master suite, defined by updated simplicity, is an easy segue into the master bathroom. “And, as with other areas in the house, lends an opportunity to be surrounded by green space,” Chandler adds. 48 • KCHANDG.COM
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Chandler received everything she wanted in this space, including a walk-in shower and unique design appointments. “We wanted serenity and that’s exactly what Chris and John delivered. I even got my big, beautiful walk-in closet that John Grandmontagne mastered even though initially he was challenged with a code restriction.” A creative approach applied to the entire lower level, where a wide-open space gave the Moeniuses an opportunity to carve out a customized office area/recreation area. “Not only do I have my office (complete with rubber flooring) in one section brimming with abundant room to work, John has an area for his flight simulator and model trains,” Chandler says. Now that the Moeniuses are settled into the handcrafted home, Chandler comments on the outcome. “We are so satisfied with the results. Not just with the house but with the neighborhood that perfectly fits our new lifestyle. “The thoughtful attention every step of the way has given us attractive, livable surroundings. After 33 years of marriage, John and Chris helped us achieve the beauty that’s meaningful to us.”
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| Electric radiant heat systems make walking barefoot on bathroom tile bearable and melt snow so you don’t have to shovel, all at the touch of a button. |
Heat Wave Homeowners warm up to radiant heat’s cost-saving benefits and automated technology.
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When Walt Lane and his wife downsized their 8,000-
myriad benefits of radiant floors and outside heating.
square-foot home last year, they compiled a list of
Lane and his wife installed hydronic radiant
their new residence’s must-have amenities.
heating in their first custom home 12 years ago. But
Radiant heating for the master bath, driveway and
it’s the technological advances in radiant heating
sidewalks made the couple’s short list for three simple
that ultimately sold Lane on having it installed in his
reasons: comfort, safety and technological advances.
new home. Lane, who owns NetStandard, a local
“Once you experience the sensation of stepping
company that manages information technology
onto a warm floor in the middle of winter, you know
services for a variety of businesses, says he’s adamant
radiant heating is something you always want in
that products and services he buys are efficient,
your home,” Lane says.
reliable and affordable. “Those are the values I
Hydronic radiant heating is the modern adaptation
built my company on,” says Lane, who enjoys
of what the industrious ancient Romans used centuries
home automation as a hobby but is considered an
ago, forcing water through pipes underneath the
automation expert in the United States. “If installed
floors of their homes and bathhouses. Though radiant
properly though automation, radiant heating can be a
heating was considered a luxury up until a couple
great return on your home investment.”
of decades ago, more homeowners are discovering
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Lane worked with Dave Spellberger of AFC Heating and Cooling, a thirdgeneration Kansas City company that started installing heated flooring systems nearly 15 years ago. Electric radiant heating, which is gaining popularity with homeowners for both indoor and outdoor applications, is more economical and effective than the hydronic version, which typically uses copper or flexible, rubber-like tubing underneath flooring. Instead of relying on a boiler or hot water heater to warm the water before circulating it through the tubing system, electric radiant heating radiates warmth and energy up through the floor with the touch of a thermostat.
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“Electric radiant heating is low voltage, similar to a car’s seat warmers,” Spellberger says. “It doesn’t require using energy to heat water; it will immediately begin heating the elements.” Lane’s radiant heating system is integrated with his home’s state-of-the-art automated system. That, says Lane, is the key to making the system work for any homeowner’s schedule and lifestyle. “If I don’t want my floor to be warm until I get up in the morning, all I have to do is adjust my thermostat to 6 a.m.,” Lane says. “Unlike conventional hydronic radiant heat that continuously runs, even in warm-weather months, I can control when and how long I want it to heat the floors.” The economies and efficiencies of electric radiant heating make the feature a realistic luxury. In addition to reducing a home’s energy bill, studies have proven that people with allergies function better in a home with radiant heat because it gently warms the floor or a room through objects and doesn’t stir up troublesome allergens that forced-air systems introduce to an environment. Electric radiant flooring consists of a thin, electric panel — like an electric blanket — that is installed under the floor.
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radiant heat
“Since the floor level doesn’t have to be modified, this system works well for bathroom remodels,” Spellberger explains. When it came to outdoor radiant heating, the Lanes knew they wanted that feature to reduce risk of tumbles on icy sidewalks or snow-packed driveways and to eliminate the wear-and-tear on concrete caused by continuous salt use. Lane turned to Mike Belcher of Belcher Electric to work with contractors and install an innovative radiant mesh system. “We can shape the electric radiant mesh system to fit the form of the front steps and a curved sidewalk and driveway. This electric system doesn’t use circulated antifreeze like traditional outdoor heating systems that are extremely expensive to install and maintain and can cost as much as $20,000. My electric radiant mesh system installs for less than $3,000,” Belcher says. Belcher says clients like Lane hire him to coordinate with the concrete flatwork installers. “It’s smart to consider this option
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before your concrete is poured,” he adds.
Lane’s outdoor radiant heating system connects to Home Automation Inc.’s (HAI) home automation system for maximum performance. “The beauty of integrating home automation to my radiant heating is that I can monitor and control it through a Web browser, Android or iPhone virtually anywhere,” he remarks. “So if I’m driving back home from the airport or from a meeting, I can click-click and it’s on.” NOVEMBER 2010 • 55
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A Bright Time of Year With all the lights, ornaments and glitter, the holidays shine with color. “People like bright and happy,” says designer Mary Carol Garrity, who’s stocking her shop, Nell Hill’s, with these darling stuffed animals in a rainbow of colors for a spin on holiday tradition. Find more holiday decorating ideas on the following pages, where we look to the past and present, and take you on a mini-tour of JCYM’s Home for the Holidays tour, Nov. 17.
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Home for the Holidays Join Johnson County Young Matrons at the 19th Annual Home for the Holidays Homes Tour and visit five festive, exquisitely decorated homes. All proceeds benefit local charities.
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nce again, Johnson County Young Matrons has been blessed with fabulous homeowners and talented decorators
public’s support of our tour and boutique. Your involvement makes this an amazing success!”
who volunteer their time and talent for this homes tour. The
This is JCYM’s 49th year as a philanthropic organization. Last year,
19th Annual JCYM Home for the Holidays Homes Tour has a wide
its 273 members volunteered almost 24,000 hours and were able
diversity of homes that will surely appeal to everyone. These five
to give $122,000 to local philanthropies. Every year JCYM’s
remarkable homes range from a maintenance-free villa to a home you
philanthropies’ needs are great, and this year is no exception. The
could imagine in Europe. This year’s tour is open to the public on
homes tour is the organization’s major fundraiser for the year, and the
Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
community helps support many local needs. Proceeds from this year’s
“I am in awe of all the hard work and energy given by our club
event will benefit Evergreen Living Innovations Inc., Friends of
members, homeowners, decorators and everyone else involved in
Shawnee Indian Mission, Head Start of Shawnee Mission, Johnson
our Home for the Holidays Homes Tour. Their efforts enable us to
County Christmas Bureau, SafeHome, TLC for Children and Families,
help deserving philanthropies. The tour is truly a labor of love,”
the JCYM Charitable Gift Fund, and the JCYM Scholarship Fund.
says Desi Miller, this year’s JCYM president. “I also appreciate the
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Holiday Boutique November 16-17, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The Lodge at Ironwoods Park Find that perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list from 30 vendors. Admission is free and open to the public.
Tour Tickets Available November 1-18 $18 at most local Hen House, Hy-Vee and Price Chopper grocery stores, $20 at the door the day of the tour or purchase online at www.jcym.net.
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13917 Nicklaus Drive “METALLICS AND ANIMAL PRINTS ARE A HUGE TREND THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. WE WILL SEE ANIMAL PRINTS IN ORNAMENTS, GARLANDS AND HOLIDAY PICKS. THE METALLIC TREND DOES NOT SEEM TO BE GOING AWAY ANYTIME SOON. RICH, GLEAMING GOLDS AND ELEGANT PLATINUMS INSPIRE HOLIDAY TREES AND GARLAND. DEEP CHOCOLATE AND AMBER HUES WILL WARM UP EVERY HOLIDAY INTERIOR AND ADD AN OPULENT GLOW.”
Diana Stephens, KC Surroundings
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his home is a unique piece of art and a little trip to Paris. Travels have enabled the owners to
gather wonderful objects of art and various other collectibles. Crystal ink wells, antique
Chinese porcelains, Lalique vases and crystal decanters are only a few of the beautiful pieces to be found. Deceptive views begin with the mirrored ceiling in the entry that sets the stage for cleverly tricking the eye into believing the dining room wall is mirrored when in fact it is open to the hallway, office and kitchen. The stairway leading to the lower level is truly unique. What appears to be stone is actually a manmade material that has been hand-cut and grouted to fit the exact space. Walk into the great room, and the eye is greeted with yet another surprise. At the end of this comfortable room, there is a glass wall that separates it from the sunroom. Both homeowners say this is their favorite room in the house. Floor-to-ceiling windows catch morning and evening breezes during the summer months, and a large stone fireplace warms them in the winter. French doors lead to a large terrace that overlooks a spacious golf fairway. The husband, originally from Texas, has his office on the lower level and has dedicated it to the Lone Star state. You will notice a tip of a cowboy’s Stetson, the Hereford head branded leather chair and several other Western touches reminiscent of his boyhood home. Each of the duck decoys throughout the home was carved by this “citified” cowboy. The owners’ attention to detail and the use of Old World artisanship in designing their exquisite home is evident. The beautiful beveled glass door has scrolled artwork that is repeated throughout the home. The massive beams in the ceilings are all hand-hewn, and no two ceilings in this house are the same — each is a special work of art. The master bathroom has a unique herringbone pattern of stone set on the walls. The floors on the stair are natural slate, while the stairs to the lower level and the bar top are made of cement. Soft colors, lovely pieces of furniture, quiet artwork and mounds of fluffy pillows make you feel welcome in this home. It must be hard to decide which room to relax in at the end of a hard day, but a good guess would be that they’re in the sunroom.
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6000 W. 145th St. “HOMEOWNERS ARE LONGING FOR A COMFORTABLE, WELL-DESIGNED SPACE THAT DOES NOT NECESSARILY FOLLOW TRENDS. PREVIOUSLY, EVERYONE WANTED THEIR HOMES TO LOOK LIKE A MODEL HOME OR WHATEVER THE INDUSTRY SUGGESTED. AS IN FASHION, INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS COME AND GO. I SUPPORT A CLIENT’S PERSONALITY AND STRIVE TO GUIDE A CLASSIC TIMELESS DESIGN, NOT A TEMPORARY LOOK.”
Jennifer Quinn, Jennifer Quinn Design
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his home is the palette for a talented interior decorator and reflects the imagination of its
owner. The interior has an open feeling, with most of the living quarters visible from the front
hall. Large floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and great rooms allow light to spill to other rooms. The dark wood floors add contrast to the immaculate white woodwork and light taupe walls. The dining room is dominated by an impressive wrought iron chandelier with matching side sconces. The living room contains a large majestic fireplace. A small angel adorned with a delicate antique crown stands on the obsidian black stone hearth. Inside and out, seasonal lighting was done by Messenger’s Holiday Lighting, and each corner holds a special lighting surprise. There is a large mirror above the mantel that appears to be imported from a French castle but is just one of many exhibitions of this artist-in-residence’s creations. In fact, it’s not what you think; it’s constructed from pieces of artistic carvings collected by the designer with the mirror treated to resemble an antique. On the opposite side of the room, to balance the fireplace and mirror, there are three large works of art. This triptych of linen framings, also created by the homeowner, holds small box paintings in their centers. This room is literally topped off with an opulent Italian crystal chandelier. The great room has an interior that complements the living room. One of its outstanding features is a specially textured mantel made by the homeowner of crushed coconut shells, sea shells and sand that were stained to create the unique look. A huge chandelier in the center of the room is made of antlers, collected by Montana Boy Scouts, wired together to create this unusual fixture, underneath which is a rectangular table made of dark wood and used for family dinners. At the top of the central staircase is a sitting room filled with comfy furniture and bookcases decorated with ivy in the summer. Red Cedar Gardens assists this homeowner during the holidays in filling this room — and the rest of this luxurious home — with greenery and other touches of the outdoors to give it a festive look and smell. A traditional winter wonderland village is displayed in this upstairs loft room to the delight of the family’s children. The lower level has a definite masculine feel that is also relaxed and peaceful. Light walls are enhanced with dark wood and subtle lighting. A large-screen TV above the fireplace and comfortable furniture make this room right for having the guys over to watch the big game. One of the outstanding features of this home is the yard. Driving up to the house, you can see the lovely flower beds. The perimeter of the yard is filled with attractive plants and bushes, and the deck is private and relaxing. A new statue is the center of the garden and can be seen from the living room. As you approach the front door, you will be greeted with a carved pineapple fountain, a universal sign of welcome, at this lovely and innovative home. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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14604 Linden St. “THIS SEASON, MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TRADITIONAL, USING EXISTING THEMES AND ADDING A FEW NEW ACCENTS. PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR TIMELESS STYLE AND VALUE WITH TRADITIONAL RED AND GREEN.
ONE COLOR PALETTE THAT WOULD COMPLEMENT THE TRADITIONAL RED AND GREEN IS WHITE WITH SILVER. PEARLS AND PEARLESCENT FINISHES COMBINED WITH A LIGHT DUSTING OF GLITTER WILL ADD A NEW PUNCH TO SEASONAL DECORATIONS.”
Craig Sole Design “METALLICS ARE DEFINITELY THE HOTTEST NEW TREND __ EVERYTHING FROM GOLD CHRISTMAS TREES AND COPPERBRONZE BRANCHES TO OVERSIZED SILVER REINDEER. METALLIC RIBBONS AND LED GLASS ORNAMENTS ARE BEING MIXED WITH A VARIETY OF NATURAL-LOOKING GREENERIES TO HIGHLIGHT MANTELS AND CHANDELIERS.”
Lashell Hall, Wilson Lighting
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pproaching the dignified exterior of this home, you’ll find Tuscan columns and archways,
along with an interior that doesn’t disappoint. The well-manicured grounds speak to the
impeccable attention to detail throughout the house. The spacious drive is a precursor to the theme of this home, which was built for entertaining and family fun. Step across the threshold and you are encompassed by luxurious coziness. The expanse of the rooms is not evident because of the excellent design and use of space. As an example, the grand piano tucked in the corner at the base of the stairs might be the center of an entire room in another home. Here, it is merely a decorative piece. On the right is a 16-foot wall covered with a huge sectioned and beveled mirror. You can’t help but notice the use of draperies in this home, too. In the days of shutters or no curtains, the draping of these windows is spectacular. Rich silks in subtle colors puddle on the floors. Every set of draperies is uniquely embellished with exquisite fringes, large glass beads or small hand-wrapped tassels. Straight ahead, the living room has been decorated with heavily carved pieces of furniture. A grand fireplace dominates the room, and large windows overlook a beautiful swimming pool and patio area. Italian-inspired paintings decorate the room. Notice throughout the home the grand bouquets of flowers in unique vases. The hearth room is connected to the kitchen, where you can imagine the family spending most of their time. The owner says this is his favorite place in the house. A large fireplace made of stacked stone, rustic stone floor, large windows, honey-colored wood and granite counters are very restful and welcoming. Glass walls separate the sunroom from the hearth room. This room also has a fireplace, and mirrors at the top of the ceiling make you think the space is actually bigger than it is. This room contains one of the many bars found in this home. Going down to the lower level, you’ll see floors of variegated slate stone in black and rust, complemented by Oriental rugs as accents. The pool table and card table are covered with a velvety black material, giving an atmosphere of subdued opulence. The wine cellar has wrought iron doors with a flower-inspired pattern. The wood used around the bar is black, and the mirror adds to the overall richness of this entertainment center. A total of nine fireplaces in this home harkens back to an age when families gathered around them for warmth. None of the fireplaces are the same — even the pizza oven fireplace in the outdoor kitchen has its roots in Italy. This home is full of attention to detail, from placing keystones in archways to intriguing ceilings, carved marble, handmade tiles and hand-carved wooden mantels. It takes seeing this home to truly enjoy its grandeur, and what a delight it must be for the owner to love and care for this jewel of a home.
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14707 Norwood West St. “LIGHT IT UP! I BELIEVE THAT LIGHTS ADD WARMTH AND CHEER TO ANY ROOM. THERE ARE MANY LIGHTING OPTIONS THIS SEASON TO ADD TO ANY DECOR IN ANY ROOM. YOU CAN ADD LIGHTED BRANCHES TO A FLORAL, CENTERPIECE BOWL OR EVEN ENHANCE A CURRENT LIGHT FIXTURE. THESE BRANCHES COME IN MANY DIFFERENT TEXTURES AND COLORS, BATTERY OR ELECTRIC, AND WILL BRING YOUR SURROUNDINGS TO LIFE.”
Olathe Glass
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nce again Johnson County Young Matron’s Holiday Homes Tour takes you to the up-and-
coming lifestyle of the younger professionals, or perhaps the couple who is ready to give up
the big house and live in a more convenient and maintenance-free villa. Complete with all the essentials of larger homes, the villa provides a slightly more compact version but still makes quality construction a priority. The great room is the perfect size. The art above the fireplace — commissioned by the homeowner and done by an art professor — is the centerpiece of the room, providing inspiration for other accents. This beautiful room with all the wood touches, including the custom-made buffet with beautiful beveled glass upper cabinets, serves as a wonderful place for entertaining family and friends. This open-concept villa is resplendent with rustic maple, cherry wood, natural stone and granite countertops. The great room opens onto a sunporch that overlooks the fountain and patio fireplace and is situated on the lot so an evening glass of wine or early morning coffee could be accompanied by the sound of trickling water from the fountain below. The kitchen is perfect for dinner guests, with the bar serving as a spot to visit with the chef as he or she prepares dinner. This kitchen offers a minimalist approach with countertops clear of clutter, thus showing the impressive amount of counter space available. Three opaque pendants hang from elegantly scrolled bronze work above the bar. Notice how the chandelier over the breakfast table reflects the same style. Having an eat-in kitchen is a special extra for this charming home. As you travel to the lower level, you will notice the travertine floors. The U-shaped bar is well-lit, using intertwined bronzed vine lamps, while the granite countertop plays host to several generous and sumptuous leather bar chairs. There is another bedroom on this level with a bathroom and an exercise room. As throughout the upper level, you will find more beautiful custom built-in cabinets. This family room is intimate and charming. The backyard has another all-natural stone fireplace in one corner of the patio, leaving plenty of room for dining, enjoying the newly planted flowers or just hanging out with friends. At the end of a long day, this villa offers a gracious and stately retreat that many would love to call home. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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14725 Fairway St.
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hen planning this home, the owners designed it to fit their lifestyle, including displaying
their collections of books, original oil paintings, carved pieces of furniture and horse statuary
— indications that they have gathered treasures for many years from all corners of the globe. One thing that stands out in this home is the use of opulent carpets, window treatments and unique wall applications. Each window in the home is covered with sumptuous draperies designed and created by the homeowner. The eye is drawn to them because they add a sense of drama and warmth — two words not always used together. In the entry hall of the office is a special wall application using gauze to give the illusion of animal skin. The stone fireplace in the living room is topped by a mantel of old barn beams. You can imagine a cold winter night in front of a blazing fire. The dining table seats 10, and the bar area has room for six more. The owner says she wanted a space for entertaining that allowed her to be part of the festivities __ she achieved her goal. Leaving the living room, you’ll walk down a curving staircase that holds a surprise halfway down. The staircase is surrounded by a tall glass wall, and in the center of the curved room is a gleaming grand piano. Asian art sets off the unique space. The lower level of this home is an inviting family area, with a large pool table, kitchen, bar and sitting area, making this space a magnet for entertaining. A beautifully carved armoire stands beside the fireplace, looking like an Italian piece of furniture from long ago. On one wall, there is a collection of antique marbles that have been framed. Off the main hall you’ll see an office leading to a large, open conference room and entry area. The owner uses this space for his clients, but it also can be used as a mother-in-law suite or private quarters for a college student. It has a living area, entry hall, full bath and bedroom. The private entrance is located off the courtyard. The dictionary says, “Comfortable implies the absence of distressing features, and stresses ease, contentment and freedom from care.” Walking into this beautiful home, you know the owners understand this definition.
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Brooke Pearl and Gloria Gale
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Whether you want to decorate for the holidays the same every year or get experimental, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite ideas from the past and present. 66 • KCHANDG.COM
Three’s Better than One When you live in a stately, l902 historic home, a sumptuous decorating palette is in order. Each year, Northeast residents Bob Robinson and Jeff Zumsteg anticipate the season with excitement. “We’ve lived in this house nearly three years and always start to plan our decorating scheme well in advance...starting in September,” Robinson says. The Grand Hall of their elaborate Colonial Renaissance Revival provides the ideal showcase for two nine-foot trees and one tabletop tree Robinson and Zumsteg designed. “The trees are decorated with very specific hand-blown glass ornaments by Polish artist Patricia Breen. We’ve been collecting her limitededition ornaments since l995 and probably have around 1,500,” Robinson adds. The trees, laced with ribbons of lights, set a gracious tone and heighten the anticipation to view the 15 other trees painstakingly decorated throughout the house. This home will be on the holiday homes tour Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, benefiting Good Samaritan Project, gsp-kc.org.
Pretty in Pastel Grandma’s room in the Bingham-Waggoner Estate came to life thanks to Pam Slade, a volunteer who is also on the special events committee board of directors. The Victorian decor she used brought nontraditional color to the room while complementing the two-toned pastel walls. “I wanted the room to look like an old-fashioned room would look at the turn of the century, during the time of the Dickens Christmas story,” she says. She traded in red and green for pink and purple, decorating desks and vanities with miniature trees that match a pink chandelier and an upside down tree trimmed with Victorian ornaments and a porcelain doll tree topper. Her flock tree, which immitates the look of snow on its branches, is overflowing with fairies, trolls, butterflies, birds and jeweled beads, bursting with hot pink beaded sprays at the top and wrapped in purple tulle. “I never put just one tree in a room,” she says. See her distinctive holiday design this year in the Ladies Parlor at the BinghamWaggoner Estate and the Music Room at the Vaile Mansion.
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Glitz and Glamour Mary Carol Garrity, owner of Nell Hill’s, took this ordinary dining room table and transformed it into an out-of-theordinary holiday spectacular. She literally brought in a bit of nature, securing branches she found in the yard to the light fixture above the table (and without having to poke holes in the ceiling). She trimmed the branches with seasonal decor, including pinecones, berries and greenery then evolved the design to a silver and white combo for the tablescape. “Silver and gold are very popular this year,” Garrity says. “You’ll see a lot of glitz and glamour.” Added shine and pizzazz come from glass ornaments (some bear a glittery peace sign), in all shapes and sizes, which she delicately hung from branches while also bundling them together in glass vases, bowls and urns. Snowflakes, sparkly bottle toppers and candles finalize her last bit of tabletop glitz. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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Ornamental Welcome Joan Hollack enjoys collecting antiques and decorating with them each holiday season. A majority of her Christmas decorations are antiques she’s found throughout the years, but her biggest — and most colorful — collection is that of her straight-pin ornaments. Collecting them for more than 20 years, and given to her as gifts by friends, family and patients (she works in a doctor’s office), each is handmade and unlike any other. They delicately decorate the tops of each entry and doorway throughout the house and provide a touch of sparkle in every room. Though she has approximately 300 of them, she knows exactly where her favorites hang, and she switches up the arrangement each year. So, rather than keeping family heirlooms in the basement collecting dust on a shelf, turn them into something that can be appreciated by guests during the holidays.
Photo by Matt Kocourek
Best of Both Worlds Barbara Bishop, a local interior designer, married her husband, Harold, when she was 19 years old — and that’s when she celebrated her first Christmas. Growing up in a Jewish family, she celebrates the eight days of Hanukkah, but after marrying Harold, who practices Catholicism, they decided to celebrate both holidays. “We incorporate a little of everything because we like the children to know about each,” she says. Representing Hanukkah, Barbara brings out the menorah, which she puts on her buffet table, along with blue and white ornaments, and lights a candle each night during the holiday, December 1-9 this year. Relected in the mirror is the Christmas tree in the adjoing living room. Barbara prefers a monotone palette of white artificial tree with gold and silver ornaments, which also acts as a reminder of her very first Christmas tree in 1962 __ a real evergreen that was painted white.
Photo by Matt Kocourek
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Going Natural Imagine having a home that has remained in the same family for 112 years. Such is the case for the Scarritt-Royster home decorated by interior designer Stephan Zweifler. “As a matter of fact, it’s the oldest family-owned home in the entire state of Missouri,” Carol Royster says. The l898 Colonial Revival was built by Frederick E. Hill, who adorned the limestone and shingle house with all the trappings a home of this stature merits. When Christmas comes, the Roysters play up the home’s best features. “The parlor is outfitted with two sets of pocket doors, three cushioned window seats and an Italian ceramic tile gas fireplace. I play the 1914 Steinway piano, so it’s a great place for our family to gather,” Royster says. She decorates simply but effectively with natural greenery and poinsettias. “This room, in particular, is filled with elements that are still vital: built-in bookcases, crown molding, original Persian rug, sconces and candelabra. It’s a perfect holiday setting,” Royster notes.
A Conversation Piece Through the embellished design of Sherrie and Matt True with 3 French Hens, an Overland Park homeowner has a top-notch conversation piece in her breakfast room. Tucked neatly in the chandelier is Santa with a couple of his reindeer as well as pine garland with lush grapes and fruited picks that dangle from the center orb. Jeweled picks; Christmas balls; and colored, anodized coiled wire add a touch of whimsy. A holiday elf sits on top of the table, feeding a strand of ornaments to a fairy that’s balanced on one of the arms of the light fixture. The decor is wrapped up in rich ribbons tied into layered bows and tufted with small Christmas balls at the top of the fixture as the ribbon is repeated in a loose weave at the bottom.
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Carol Fowler
Strolling by Candlelight Winter is a great time to enjoy nature, and nowhere can you get an eyeful than at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens’ Luminary Walk, Nov. 26-27 and Dec. 3-4, from 5-8:30 p.m. Ten thousand candles will create a magnificent effect, so bundle up and bring the family. Details on page 34. If the bonfire at this special event isn’t enough to keep you warm, head home to your own spa and sauna, fire pit or outdoor fireplace. Just turn the page to spark the fire of imagination.
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S t o r y B y E m i ly P e r k i n s
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Enjoy a little luxury — and multiple health benefits —with a home spa or sauna.
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ne way to relax? Raise the temperature and enjoy atherapeutic soak in a spa or a dry heat session in a sauna from
the convenience of your own home. The “staycation” trend continues to inspire homeowners to invest in rest and relaxation, and a spa or sauna can help turn a backyard or
SPAS A home spa (hot tub) is commonly incorporated into an in-ground pool design or outdoor living remodel. “The big trend is to place an in-ground spa
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unused space into a serene escape.
alongside the pool or elevated next to the pool with some sort of waterfall or water cascade,”
with that comes
says Kevin York, owner of York Companies
the hot tub,” York says.
IES, which includes Pools by York Inc., York Contractors Inc. and My Contracting LLC.
While an audio system can be incorporated into an entire outdoor
Banks says. In addition to having a good sanitation system in place, it’s important to regularly check levels.
In a complete outdoor living project, the
living space, an above-ground hot tub offers
“Make sure the pH and alkalinity don’t get
spa is just one element of a bigger plan
more options for waterside amenities and
out of sync. Clean your filters regularly, too,”
intended to create an amazing outdoor
entertainment.
York says. Both York and Banks say to look
ambiance. It is popular to pair the spa with
“There are all kinds of options on portable
water features and fire bowls or a fire pit to
spas, from radios to televisions and different
create a unique setting.
to your installer for maintenance guidance.
things like that,” Banks says. “With the
Saunas
“It all has to do with the atmosphere. It’s
in-ground spa, we put the speakers in a
A sauna is another way to add a spa-like
more exotic to have fire and water features
peripheral area, but in a portable spa, you can
atmosphere at home. Known for its many
alongside the spa,” says Roger Banks,
change the CD while in the hot tub or with a
health benefits, dry-heat saunas are being
co-owner of Banks Pool & Spa Design.
remote control.”
purchased for health and wellness reasons.
If you want both an in-ground pool and an in-ground spa with a water feature, it’s
Lighting also plays an important role in creating ambiance.
Connie Zack, co-owner of Sunlighten and Sunlight Day Spa, says 85-percent of her
important that the pool and spa are on separate
“‘Ambient’ is a big buzz word right now. An
customers purchase a sauna to lose weight,
water systems because of our winter climate.
ambient lighting system might have small
lower blood pressure, relieve pain and improve overall health.
“Because you might want to use the hot tub
lights around the hot tub or include fiber
in the winter and not the pool, you don’t want
optic bars or LED lights in the waterfall,”
the hot tub water spilling into the pool as is
Banks says.
“As the heat penetrates at the cellular level, the core body temperature rises three degrees,
often done in warmer climates. The water
Just like a pool, a hot tub requires
resulting in a passive cardio workout. In other
features we do are faux and use a separate set
maintenance to keep the water sanitized and
words, the heart rate and blood circulation
of pump equipment,” York explains.
safe. An automated system such as a bromine
increase, and you can burn up to 600 calories
generator makes this responsibility easier for
in a 30-minute session,” Zack says.
A portable, above-ground hot tub is a less expensive option than an in-ground
spa owners.
The deep heat of a sauna drives cellular
“A cell with an electrolysis process
detoxification and helps with skin purification,
“People are staying home more, traveling
manufactures the bromine and injects a little
cell health, muscle recovery, arthritis and
less and not buying new houses, so
bit into the hot tub every day. Bromine is a
fibromyalgia pain relief, stress release and
the biggest way to increase the square footage
more stable product at hot temperatures and
relaxation, according to Zack.
of a home is by adding an outdoor patio, and
has a less offensive smell than chlorine,”
swimming pool/spa combination.
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| When expanding your outdoor living area, bring the heat. |
All Aglow Extend the fall season with the element of fire in your backyard.
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Cooler weather doesn’t have to mean the end of days
For a big impact on a small budget, fire pits and
and nights outside. Extend your backyard’s lifespan
chimineas are the way to go. A fire pit is a circular
by adding the warm glow of fire. “There’s something
structure, either portable or built-in, that acts like an
about a fire,” says Dick DeVuyst, owner of Outdoor
open fire. On a cold night, it can radiate heat within a
Environments. “Fire and human beings are attracted
3- to 5-foot radius. “Fire pits are great for people who
to each other. It automatically gets people out of the
want to go outside and sit with the kids and toast
house.” Adding a fire pit, chiminea, outdoor fireplace
marshmallows,” says Mike Stephens, owner of
or outdoor kitchen can extend the Kansas City outdoor
Millennium Remodeling and Dreamscapes. Most
season from three months to nine or more.
home centers sell portable fire pits in either copper or
“The fire element becomes the focal point of
metal with a mesh screen to contain the fire.
your outdoor scheme,” DeVuyst says. With such an
Built-in fire pits are usually constructed from
important role in outdoor design, it makes sense that
stone, cement or brick and lined with firebrick, just
there are many options for adding a crackling fire to
like an indoor fireplace. They come in a variety of
your yard. So how do you choose the best structure
sizes and designs and range from $2,500 to $7,000. A
for your home? Start with two questions: What do
built-in fire pit requires a large deck or patio with
you want to do on your deck, porch or patio? How
supports to handle the weight of the stone, brick and
much money are you willing to spend?
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A chiminea is a free-standing, portable, pot-bellied stove with a hole in the center for wood logs and a chimney for smoke to escape. A traditional chiminea is made from clay, but new versions come in iron or cast aluminum. For a one-of-akind approach, you can have a chiminea custom-designed to complement your home’s exterior and outdoor area. While chimineas add warmth to an outdoor setting, they do not radiate the same amount of heat as a fire pit. If you spend a lot of time entertaining outdoors, blend function and beauty with an outdoor fireplace. Just like an indoor fireplace, these consist of a gas or wood-burning firebox and chimney. Outdoor fireplaces are typically brick and mortar structures that are placed in the corner of a patio. The remainder of the patio is designed around the fireplace. Outdoor fireplaces range from $10,000
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It can feature a weather-resistant sink, refrigerator and storage elements, as well as custom elements, such as a pizza oven or television. Building an outdoor kitchen requires a lot of planning. The space must be functional and follow the same worktriangle configuration as an indoor kitchen. (The work triangle is the placement of the sink, range and refrigerator.) Because of plumbing needs, electrical work and knowledge of construction codes required when building an outdoor kitchen, consult a certified designer and licensed contractor for the project. An outdoor kitchen can
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range from $30,000 to $50,000.
With each of these outdoor structures, the most important design element is fire safety. Follow these tips when deciding where to place fire elements: ●
Stay away from low-hanging trees and
limbs. ●
Place free-standing structures on fire-
resistant surfaces, such as tile or stone. ●
Check the safety guidelines in all
instruction manuals. Following these rules along with basic fire safety guidelines can keep your space fun and functional. Whether you decided to start small with a chiminea or go big with an outdoor kitchen, adding warmth to your yard will help create an outdoor living area that’s a true extension of your home. “The benefit of outdoor living isn’t in dollars and cents,” Stephens says. “It’s something that you’ll enjoy and be proud to show to neighbors, friends and family.” NOVEMBER 2010 • 79
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Homes of XXXVI
Note
A Holiday Homes Tour Presented By
The Kansas City Symphony Guild a fundraising event for the
Kansas City Symphony
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elcome to the Kansas City Symphony Guild Homes of Note Tour XXXVI. The Kansas City Symphony Guild is an auxiliary organization supporting the Kansas
City Symphony in this annual event. This year’s tour — Seasons Change at Shoal Creek Valley — features three lovely homes in the Shoal Creek area. These homes represent the Northland’s unique ambiance of gracious living. Also, our boutique in the Shoal Creek Gate House awaits your visit, with items from vendors for the holiday and beyond. The November 11, 2010 celebratory post-tour party evening begins with a fashion show by Quotations in historic Corbin Theatre in Liberty, Mo., and then moves up into the loft home of Roger and Debbie Burnett above their law office, the Corbin Theatre and Quotations. We also will have time to browse in Quotations after the fashion show. We thank our homeowners for sharing their homes for this event as well as Quotations and Corbin Theatre. We are also thankful for the talented florists and decorators who generously donated their time and expertise to showcase these lovely homes with holiday magic. We are grateful to Gary Crossley Ford of Liberty and Platte Woods Methodist Church for continuing to provide transportation throughout the years. In addition, we thank the
tal-
ented musicians who provide music to make this event memorable. A sincere thank you to the volunteer members of the Symphony Guild for their time and efforts throughout the year preparing for the Homes of Note Tour XXXVI. On behalf of the Kansas City Symphony Guild members, the homeowners, volunteers and supporters, please enjoy the tour. We look forward to seeing you.
Betty Powell Curry President, The Kansas City Symphony Guild
Publisher
Keith Sauro Editor-in-Chief
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Memberships
he Kansas City Symphony Guild is one of six auxiliary organizations affiliated with the Symphony, and it is the only auxiliary with a base north of the Missouri
River and downtown Kansas City. The Guild’s purpose is to support and promote awareness of the Symphony. The Guild was organized in 1971 as the Philharmonic Guild North. Its purpose was to support and promote the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. When the orchestra reorganized as the Kansas City Symphony in l983-84, the Philharmonic
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Guild North was renamed the Kansas City Symphony Guild with the same purpose. The Guild sponsors two annual events: the Homes of Note Tour, now in its 36th year, and the Cabaret Concert, which features an auction, dinner and performance by the Kansas City Symphony. The 2011 Cabaret Concert will be Sunday, April 3, at the
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Embassy Suites Hotel near Kansas City International Airport. Guild members meet the first Wednesday at 10 a.m. from September to May at the North Cross United Methodist Church. In addition, the group enjoys holiday and spring social luncheons. There are currently more than 60 active members and almost 100 total members in the Guild. For information on membership, call 816.587.7426. 6 • 2010 HOMES OF NOTE
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Chopper. Rhonda couldn’t be happier
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16 years.
because she gets to do what she really loves
renda Toates of D’Agee & Co. Florist has a passion for flowers. She loves
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ebbie Keefer has been a floral designer for 36 years. She’s owned
Debbie is a Master Floral Designer and
honda Ruble is the friendly face of the floral department at Cosentino’s Price
— making floral arrangements for every
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event imaginable. In addition, Rhonda and
magazine. The readers of the Liberty
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her staff also prepare a variety of bouquets
Tribune, Kearney Courier and Smithville
Springs to feature a line of fine furnishings
for the grocery shopper. Her newest offering
Herald voted D’Agee & Co. Florists the
in her floral shop. The service offers a
is the edible bouquet, made with and without
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complete and elegant touch to her floral
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Rhonda has been with the Price Chopper family for five years. The Liberty store, which opened in April 2009, is the largest Price Chopper in Kansas City.
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Kramme
The
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an and Ken Kramme were not interested in purchasing a larger
home. Actually, just the opposite. As retired teachers, they thought they might be ready to downsize. But then fate intervened when they toured a model home at The Preserve. “We fell in love with the lanai and the closets,” Jan says.
The Mediterranean home was a Parade of Homes award winner. The faux painting and window treatments are from that original decor. The Krammes soon realized that they enjoyed upsizing. “The space to display and enjoy our quilts, old and new, is a big plus in making this house cozy and ours,” they say.
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Tour-goers will enjoy seeing the quilts,
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which hang on walls and drape over the balcony and stair railings. Ken’s hobbies benefited from the additional space as well.
‘Balanced Life’
“Ken’s photographs form galleries, and we’re glad to have the space to display them,” Jan notes. The photographs are from places near and far, ranging from trips to the Antarctic and Greece to animals in the woods behind their home. “Both of us are amateur naturalists,” Jan adds. Their interest in nature also is reflected in birds, trees and shells that form motifs and collections throughout the house.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City, his favorite room is the loft study. “We had bookshelves added to the balcony to create a usable workspace,” he says. And Jan still loves the closets and lanai,
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commenting, “With the fan and east exposure, I can enjoy the outdoor space
master closet. Jan has turned an ordinary
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much of the year.” Tour-goers, too, will fall in love with the
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Tanguay/Lewis
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Home
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t all started with the staircase. Scott Tanguay and Jamie Lewis had a
vision of a home that featured a helical staircase. To make that vision a reality, the couple worked with Wolfgang Trost, a well-known and respected local architect.
“From our first meeting, we were hooked on his creative vision and energy,” they say. “From exciting to exhausting, building a house demanded more work and emotions than Scott and I could have imagined. Throughout it all, Wolfgang was unflappable, steering us through decisions large and small.” And there were many decisions to be made. “The opportunity to select every material used in the construction of our home was one of the most fulfilling aspects of building from the ground up. Scott and I carefully chose every ceiling beam, every door and every hinge. 14 • 2010 HOMES OF NOTE
Ironically, this was the worst part as well. Each selection was made from what seemed to be an infinite number of options. There exist literally thousands of windows, sconces and doorknobs. Made out of context, each decision was magnified, making even the most mundane of choices seem of utmost importance. In short, a light switch is not a life-or-death situation,” Jamie says. The design of the home flows from the staircase, lines connecting rooms and creating unique architectural details. “Outside, our home is inspired by the simple lines, soft edges and steep-sloped roofs of Country French homes,” Jamie explains.
The couple worked with designer Jamey Bellamy, who took time to understand their separate aesthetic visions, blending them into a beautiful, comfortable design in which every room is functional every day. The function of the lower level is entertainment. A tri-level home theater sits next to a café, and a wine cellar connects to a tasting room. “We enjoy friends and football in the wine room as much as movie night in the theater and as much as playing Scrabble in front of the fireplace,” Scott says. Scott is a financial services executive, and Jamie teaches and studies English at a local university. They share the house with their “dog-ers,” a beagle named Bailey and a golden retriever mix named Bernice. They all enjoy the sense of friendship and the close bonds that they have developed with their neighbors to transform Shoal Creek Valley from a development to a community. 2010 HOMES OF NOTE • 15
Taylor
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hen Jim and Cindy Taylor found this house by accident in 2007,
they were looking for ideas to renovate their 30-year-old house, not buy a new one. But they soon realized that the house on Shoal Creek Valley Drive had everything their old house didn’t.
“This one had everything we wanted to add to the other one, plus proximity to shops and restaurants,” Cindy says. “We wanted a deck off the master suite, a master suite on the main floor and higher ceilings. It has these things but an opportunity to add a few more touches.”
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The outside design of the home is French, but the inside is Tuscan. The Taylors worked with interior designer Mary Wilson to make the house their home. “Once she learned to know us, we clicked on everything,” they recall. They worked
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tirelessly to select the palette of colors. “We wanted a home to ‘live in,’ not just rooms to visit,” Cindy says. But the lower level, which was not finished when they purchased the home, was all Jim’s design. Many husbands will be jealous of his immaculate garage decorated in “John Deere.” Jim, who is retired, enjoys spending time working in the yard and gardening, using his John Deere tractor and tinkering with his Corvette.
Cindy, the office manager for Molle Volkswagen Audi, has her own specially designed rooms, such as a craft room where she creates floral designs and a workout area
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with a ballet barre and wall of mirrors. Cindy’s baby grand piano is the focus of her music room; she sings and rings bells for Hillside Christian church. Other special features tour-goers should look for include Cindy’s Tweety Bird collection and three bars for entertaining. The Taylors’ favorite room varies by the season. In the winter, they love watching Chiefs’ games and the Final Four in their home theater. During the spring, they enjoy
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sitting on their veranda, watching storm clouds. 2010 HOMES OF NOTE • 17
Loft Living
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hrow out your stereotypes about lofts. They aren’t all in downtown
industrial districts. And their residents are not all single, young artists. This 5,000-square-foot loft sits on the east side of historic Liberty Square, and homeowners Vicky and Roger Burnett are a successful couple with grandchildren. The Burnetts renovated their loft on the second floor of the 1900 block of North Water Street in 2005.
The building was constructed in 1888 for Colonel Anthony Brown, who operated a grocery store in one of the storefronts. Other early tenants included The Liberty Advance, two drug stores, and Sharp Brothers Furniture and Undertaking. The Burnetts’ entertainment room features photographs of the building as it was in the 19th century. 18 • 2010 HOMES OF NOTE
It seemed this historic building’s glory had passed when the Burnetts purchased it. The upper floor was divided into 14 tiny apartments with a communal bathroom. The Burnetts’ renovation team carefully examined the dilapidated structure, looking for opportunities to tear down walls and create large areas for entertaining. Now the rooms flow easily from the living room, whose tall windows overlook Liberty Square, to the warm open kitchen and dining area. Vicky also wanted to create a home that would guarantee future accessibility. For example, the drawers in the kitchen are low instead of at eye level, which gives the added advantage of creating comfortable window seats. The open shower in the master suite is wheelchair-accessible. Some of the renovations owe more to serendipity. An elevator fit perfectly into the old narrow staircase. Vicky couldn’t bear to part with a metal washtub from the communal washroom, so it became the catch basin for the new laundry chute. And the old apartment doors still line one side of the kitchen, leading to new laundry and storage rooms. Vicky kept a scrapbook detailing the renovation, including photographs of her donning a hard hat to climb into the hand-dug well in the basement, which used
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and the Corbin Theatre. The green awnings indicate the businesses, with their own front door simply marked “Loft.” A cocktail party to celebrate the 2010 Homes of Note Tour will be at the Burnett loft on the evening of November 11. The party will begin with a fashion show in the Corbin Theatre and then progress to the loft via the elevator or fire escape. At the party, guests will see a huge Christmas tree in the room overlooking Liberty Square. Because their loft doesn’t have an outside deck or patio area, that tree is a permanent fixture, giving the couple their own indoor patio.
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Homes of Note 2010 Boutique Vendors
Art to Wear ● Judy Santner Handmade, one-of-a-kind silk and wool wraps The Bee Hive ● Tonie Roper Spices, mixes, beaded spreaders, message boards and magnets The Best of KC ● Montica Alexander Gift baskets, books, shirts and all things Kansas City Bozzetta’s ● Jean Hartley Handmade garments, scarves, shawls, purses and woven necklaces Buttons Expressions ● Georgia Hendren Antique, handmade button jewelry By Beverly ● Beverly Owen Watercolor originals, prints, original designed jewelry, scarves and purses CCVI ● Erma Peterson Cookbooks, The Kansas City Cook Book, Vol. 1 and 2 Creative Garden and Gifts Garden items and gifts
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A Time for Giving It’s time to think about what you’re going to stuff in those stockings and head out to do some holiday shopping. Don’t know where to go or what to get? We’ve got you covered in this section. But don’t forget to do something nice for yourself, too, like attending one of our Cooking School classes or practicing balancing calories for those holiday parties coming up.
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tress-free gift-receiving, now that has a nice ring to it! At The Spa Tuscano,
give someone the gift of a spa treatment that’ll relax and rejuvenate even the most anxious person in your family. Choose between a variety of spa packages or stuff stockings with homeopathic remedies (Sprayology, $24-$32) or try the Epicuren product line ($29.40-$51.44). 816.746.5333 or thespatuscano.com
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hose eyes wouldn’t light up at the sight of a diamond, especially
these from Meierotto Midwest Jewelers?! They have one of the largest
diamond inventories in the entire United States, including a wide selection of diamond rings (hint, hint), where you can order whatever you want on the spot, regardless of size, shape, color, clarity or cut-grade, and have it ready for you in no time. Most people would agree that this is a safe gift option. 816.454.2052 or mjewelry.com PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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his 9-foot by 12-foot rug showcases a menagerie of animals with a pattern
that was created one knot at a time. It’s trimmed and treated to display an
antique finish. Take this home for the holidays as the perfect way to warm up a room or give as a gift that’ll be enjoyed for generations to come. $9,975. 913.677.1877 or knottyrug.com
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delicate, versatile gift idea is a decorated glass bird bath that also can be used as a bowl or platter for entertaining,
so it can be used inside or out. Found at The Yellow Barn in Olathe,
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stands are available ake a look at local artist Scott Finlayson’s metal
artwork at Brightside Gallery when shopping for a
for whatever your intended
use
is.
creative friend this year. (They’ll look great on the mantel
$44. 913.888.8976 or
or on the front porch.) He uses recycled metal materials
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and offers affordable prices. The reindeer range from $35, small; $150, medium; $200, large; and $300, for a medium and large one. 816.225.0558 or brightsidegallerykc.com
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ach year it seems the task of holiday shopping becomes tougher and tougher. If your gift recipient is a golf lover, help
them improve their game with a portable putting green that can be used indoors or out and at anytime of the year. Also check out the chipping mats or go the distance and professionally install a putting green in your own backyard! Prices: 3x8 portable putting green, $139; 4x10 portable putting green, $209.99; and 4x4 chipping mat, $124.99. 816.886.2747 or synlawn.com
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ring the movie theater experience home with a new 3D TV. Find it in a variety of brand
names including LG, Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Sharp, Toshiba and Mitsubishi. The TVs range in size from 40 inches to 65 inches in plasma, LCD and LED 3D HDTV options. Find these starting under $1,000 at Nebraska Furniture Mart. 913.288.6200 or
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eatured at Jewelry Arts in
Prairie Village, these pendants,
necklaces
and
earrings
are
designed by New England jewelry designer Tom Kruskal. Each is hand-crafted from start to finish and includes 14k gold wire in yellow and white with pearls. Each piece is hand-forged, heat-
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treated to reinforce strength and resilience, and hand-polished for ockrell Mercantile says this is the “perfect gift for all those Santa collectors.” Find a
that perfect sparkle. Prices range from $80-$500. 913.381.8444
wide selection of Old World Santas designed by Carole Jean Boyd and carved out of cypress wood. Each has its own expression and details to cherish. Prices range from $16-$55. 816.697.1923 or cockrellmercantile.com
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he Apollo is a table-top fire pit that runs off clean-burning
gel fuel and can be burned indoors or outside. A special feature
is its Venturi Flame technology. They’re also portable, well made and easy to light, so wrap this one up today. 877.230.3419 or seasonalconceptsonline.com PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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veryone enjoys a good gift, but it’s even better when it’s personalized. From a trophy to a bottle of wine or serving
tray or pitcher, Midwest Trophy can engrave anything for that special someone in your life. Pictured here is a glass wine bottle holder ($55) __ a $15 engraving charge. Engraving wine bottles is $25 for unlimited engraving. 913.642.2451 or qualitycorporateawards.com
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his 36-inch necklace, called ‘Vision Wings,’ is hand-braided and features medium taupe
pearls with silver charms, amethyst gems and antique glass. And, this piece of jewelry
offers a little something extra: the company that makes it, Love Heals, plants 10 fruit-bearing trees in Ethiopia and donates to help prevent childhood blindness with each piece of jewelry it sells. It’s a gift that keeps on giving. $395. 816.781.6360 or thepolishededge.com
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“Don’t tell Santa, but I’ve been
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this year.”
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Holiday Shopping Since you have to shop anyway, take some time to make a day or weekend of it and visit some of the best malls and towns in the area.
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re you ready for holiday shopping?! (And if you’re not,
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If you’d like to stay in the downtown/midtown area, take a
you still have to do it anyway.) Luckily, the Kansas City
relaxing stroll around the Country Club Plaza, designed in 1922
area offers a variety of shopping venues to find a gift
and modeled after Seville, Spain. Besides the Mediterranean
for Mom or a white elephant gift for the office.
architecture, lights, live music and horse-drawn carriage rides, you
As you may know, “Christmas lives at Crown Center,” as
can’t beat the shopping with stores like MAC Cosmetics, The
their slogan states, with stores you won’t find in any other center,
Apple Store, Scandia Down, Halls and The North Face store. Plus,
such as Holiday Magic, Sage & Daisy (handmade soaps and bath
there are many popular restaurants where you can catch a break
treats), RAGZ (recycled women’s clothing) and, of course, the
from the holiday mayhem.
Crayola Store. Visit Sportibles and Unbelievable Memorabilia for
If you’re looking for more well-known national retailers —
the sports nut in the family, and find a purrfect pet gift at Gatos Cat
and a place where you can get a lot of shopping done in one
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and the Power & Light District in our vibrant new downtown center. Many of these destinations feature local owners and designers you won’t find anywhere else in the metro. But if you’re looking to get away from the city — an entire day or weekend trip perhaps — extend your driving radius to the small charming towns that sit outside the city limits. Weston, Parkville and Louisburg are known for their quaint bed and breakfasts, local wineries, family-owned restaurants and businesses, and friendly people. Historic Leavenworth is another quaint town worth visiting. Recently, the town saw a more than $22-million investment in its downtown area, including building rehabilitation, new construction, façade renovations and a variety of improvements. But under all the new, you’ll still find an extensive history, charm and tradition. Stop in several antique shops, bookstores, embroidery and craft shops, jewelry stores and flower shops, and take home a bit of small-town history and charm
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allowed guests to stretch out, take notes and savor every bite — over candlelight
— at our latest Cooking School. Paired with a sparkling wine, baskets of homemade caramel popcorn with pecans decorated each tabletop. Guests grabbed their wine glasses and a handful of popcorn while mingling and touring the showroom before the presentation began. Webster House’s Executive Chef Charles d’Ablaing doesn’t use recipes, so throughout the night, attendees approached him with questions, getting a closer look (and maybe a taste) of his culinary masterpieces and taking notes to try at home. He did, however, enjoy working on Doolittle’s main island with a Viking wok, griddle and induction cook top, along with stainless steel Vita Craft cookware, one piece of which was raffled off later in the evening for a special guest to take home. After the popcorn was devoured and the bubbly gone, we dined on black bean soup with crisp polenta salad and drank Pacifico, a Mexican beer — a tasty pairing by Off the Vine Design & Cellar. Eagerly awaiting the next course, the chef presented seared Chilean sea
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bass (that basically melted in your mouth) with parmesan-roasted grits, gold tomato purée and poached sea beans, which are salty sprigs likened to asparagus. The last course was the tender, juicy sweet onion braised beef short ribs with caramelized porcini mushrooms and rosemarysteamed Russian fingerlings and a side of Two Barrel lush merlot. The figurative icing on the cake was revealed when Webster House’s culinary staff brought out a variety of fresh-made cookies. (Even though each dish offered a relatively big portion, many of us found room for one or two cookies, or stuck one in a pocket as a tasty treat later). A spot of coffee washed down the sweet mouthfuls, all of which were a little taste of heaven. Guests’ rave reviews let us know it was a job, ahem, menu well done. The Evening’s Menu:
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A Toast for the Holidays As the leaves change and temperatures drop, we begin to think about holiday traditions like food and wine.
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Traditional holiday foods aren’t usually dishes served
light-bodied sparkling wine from Italy, is a fantastic
on a regular basis. As the foods change, so do the
palate cleanser and will make the upcoming meal
wines that complement them. Here are a few
even more spectacular. Yet another option is a
suggestions on how to make this holiday meal and
sparkling shiraz, a gorgeous red fruit wine with all the
wine pairings more adventurous.
fun of a bubbly.
Sparkling Wines For instance, breaking out a Champagne or sparkling
Popular Holiday Foods and Suggested Pairings
wine is always a nice way to jump-start the festivities.
Ham
For a change, skip the Champagne and try some different sparklers like a cava from Spain __ it’s an
Because of ham’s high salt content, more fruit and
extraordinary bubbly for a practical price. Prosecco, a
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less tannins is better. Dry and off-dry rieslings are
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good white selections. Reds would include Beaujolais or pinot noir. Both are light reds that won’t overpower the food and are popular for the holidays because of their diversity. White wine alternatives to consider are gewürztraminer, viognier or chenin blanc. Red alternatives include a fruity red such as valpolicella classico, a light-bodied dolcetto or even a tempranillo from Spain. Turkey
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complements. Alternative softer reds that won’t overwhelm the meal include sangiovese or chianti. Cabernet Franc is a great choice as well. Zinfandel or syrah can definitely be considered, too. These fullerbodied red wines generally have spicy notes that work well with the savory elements of the turkey, but they also deliver more intensity than a pinot noir. A unique red to explore would be a carménère — it’s a great pairing with turkey and earthy vegetables. Don’t count the white wines out when planning your turkey feast. To meet the large range of foods, lean toward crisptextured, aromatic whites like pinot gris, pinot blanc and riesling rather than a
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have not tried. It adds spice to the palate, which works well with turkey and gravy. A Spanish albariño doesn’t fall in the traditional wines but meets the same characteristics as the pinot gris and shakes up the norm. Goose If you are serving another type of bird, try zinfandel, red burgundy or tempranillo, or try a white like chardonnay or sauvignon blanc. Various Side Dishes It’s easy during the holidays to go overboard with so many food variations. Focus on the main courses, and balance the side dishes. Butter goes well with rich chardonnays. Fruit, especially berries, match pinot noir. Apples pair well with a dry riesling. The more cinnamon or other brown spices used, the more gewürztraminer will work. Mushrooms can be a big part of many dishes, so choose pinot noir or beaujolais. Bacon and sausage call for a slightly more robust red, perhaps a leaner syrah. The syrah grape can bring a spicy edge or a meaty character to the table, often increasing the complexity while graciously handling the cornucopia of flavors in a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Wine Volumes With the guest list finalized and the menu planned, how much wine do you need? Half a bottle per person is the usual guideline. This equals two to three glasses per person during the party. Buy a few extra bottles so that you don’t run out or in case you need to serve unexpected guests. Purchase even more if it is an extended dinner party with several wines.
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| When attending a holiday party, keep your good eating habits in check by drinking water and snacking before you go, and loading up your plate with fruits and veggies. |
A Slimmer Winter Follow these seven tips for a healthier holiday season — and beyond.
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Thanksgiving kicks off holiday season for many
weight] should be to maintain and not gain.” Instead,
families, which means traveling, catching up and
Simpson tells clients to focus on eating healthy food
eating. It’s much easier to enjoy all the togetherness
groups, controlling portions of high-calorie foods
when you’re not worried about feast-induced changes
and making dietary changes at an individual pace.
to your waistline. Rather than being swept into the cycle of overindulging and dieting, follow these seven
2. Don’t justify poor eating habits.
simple steps from local health experts, who say it’s all
“The
a matter of mindset to keep healthy this time of year.
overindulgence,” explains Amy Roberts, a certified
biggest
problem
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holistic nutrition coach with Pura Vida Nutrition. 1. Don’t try to diet.
“There are all types of dishes you want to eat from
Seem counterintuitive? Not so, says Barbara
Mom, aunts and grandmas. It’s easy to get the mindset
Simpson, a registered dietitian with Saint Luke’s
that overeating around the holidays is OK, like, ‘I
Hospital of Kansas City. “Restricting your eating will
deserve this because it’s only once a year.’” Roberts
only cause overeating and disappointment,” she says.
suggests eating plenty of filling fruits and vegetables
“Remember, this is the time to share with your family
at the dinner table and switching the focus from
and not to get stressed out with food…The goal [with
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3. Make simple, healthy substitutions. Elena
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commonplace during the holidays. “If you consider that a typical Thanksgiving
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