L I V E + S T A Y + P L A Y
Breathing Room At the Ronald McDonald House, Breathe pampers pint-sized patients with a day at the salon. Words by Lisa Waterman Gray | Photos by Nate Sheets
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ast spring, a new amenity opened inside the Ronald McDonald House Charities
Knitted "wigs" from The Magic Yarn Project bring additional color to the space.
of Kansas City: a temporary home at the
Children’s Mercy downtown campus for out-oftown families who have traveled here for their critically ill children’s medical care. Since the completion of Breathe, many local hair stylists, nail technicians and massage therapists have volunteered to pamper these RMHC-KC patients and their families. Young kids battling hair loss can choose colorful knitted “wigs” donated by the Magic Yarn Project, while older kids may receive custom wigs from celebrity hair designer Trenton Lee. Lisa Schmitz, owner of Lisa Schmitz Interior Design, created this serene, welcoming spa environment with colleague Alicia Berg in cooperation with the non-profit Design for a Difference.
The palette reflects cheerful yet calming soft green, warm yellow and terracotta tones.
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