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LIFESTYLE LETTER
MARCH 2019 PUBLISHER
Jane Preuss | jane.preuss@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Angela Broockerd | angela.broockerd@lifestylepubs.com
Letter from the Editor I LOVE A GOOD HOME PROJECT. There is something invigorating about freshening up a room with new paint, bringing in a splash of color with throw pillows, or updating a room with a total transformation. I am a DIY'er by nature and always have something I am working on, but my latest project has hands-down been one of my favorites to date. My sister and I had the privilege of turning an office space into to a baby’s room for
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Paul Versluis | paul.versluis@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Angela Broockerd, Natalie Fieleke, Allison Gibeson, Audrey Kuether, Allison Swan CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Nick Allen, Audrey Kuether, Justin Salem Meyer, Sarah Sweeney, Paul Versluis
someone who is very close to us. What made this project so special is that this couple has been waiting to adopt a baby for quite some time, and they were unexpectedly selected as parents just a few short weeks prior to the birth. With so much to do in such a short amount of time, they didn’t have time to decorate a nursery, so we stepped in and surprised them with one upon their return from their hospital stay. So much love was poured into every detail of this room. Not only did we want the room to be functional and reflect this couple’s style and taste, we wanted it to be a space that they could enjoy rocking their new baby girl to sleep in and could be a retreat to soak in sweet moments with her. There were so many emotions as we prepared this room for their homecoming. We felt so much joy for this couple as we knew that this was the longing of their hearts and equal excitement for this baby because she was hitting the
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jackpot. There is a vulnerability to adoption until it becomes final, and at the same time
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grief felt for the birth mom as I know this selfless and brave decision is a hard one, too. I am confident this open adoption will be a blessing to all involved. As I simultaneously worked on this month’s home and design issue, I reflected on how the memories made within our home are what matters, regardless if that space has the
CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen
latest trends or if it hasn’t been updated for years. While it is so fun to look at beautiful
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams
spaces and dream about home renovations, we all know that it is the love we share and
WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell
feel in our home that matters the most. This month is all about home and design, and several local families opened up their beautiful homes for us to take a peek inside to share with you. I know they have me inspired, and I hope you enjoy their lovely interiors, too.
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FEATURES 18 Simplistic Beauty Natural finishes create tranquil space
22 The Makerista Leawood resident, Gwen Hefner, shares her home.
28 At Home with Becky Hillyard Decorating with soft textures and neutral colors
34 Fixer Upper Audrey Kuether from the
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“Oh So Lovely Blog” takes us on a tour of her home.
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DEPARTMENTS 8
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Giving Back
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Realty Report
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Renovate & Refine
22 Local Limelight 28 Open House 34 Locally Owned 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice
GOOD TIMES 1.
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Leawood's Lunar New Year Celebration A celebratory evening was held on January 27 at Ironhorse Golf Club to usher in the 2019 Lunar Year of the Pig. Hosted by Mayor Peggy Dunn, the Leawood City Council and the I-Lan Sister City Committee, this annual event celebrated the sisterhood of Leawood and I-Lan, Taiwan.
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1. Larry and Ginger Sowers, Anna and Jim Rochel (Sister City committee member), Jim and Carole Franklin, Joyce and Bob Tuttle | 2. Mayor Dunn participates in the opening ceremony’s traditional Lion Dance | 3. Shuhsien Chang, Melanie DeMoss and Mei Li Yang | 4. Barstow School exchange students with their hosts and Mayor Peggy Dunn | 5. Margaret Swift with Bob and Betsy Swift | 6. Leawood’s I-Lan Sister City committee
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GIVING BACK
PROFILE BRINGS STYLE, ARTICLE NATALIE FIELEKE | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS
EXPERTISE TO KANSAS CITY HOMES WHEN PATTY VIDRINE AND HER HUS-
Porter says. “We work hard to give them
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the product they want, and they come away
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loving what they see.
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“There are custom cabinets and there
VATION, SO THEIR BUILDER BROUGHT
are custom cabinets designed and built just
IN TRUSTED KANSAS CITY COMPANY,
for your home,” Porter says. “We want to
PROFILE CABINET AND DESIGN.
wow the end user. It’s a skill we bring to the
The Vidrines met several times with
party–that design and special flair.”
Profile representative Steve Nelson, toured
While a builder may offer an array of floor-
other properties for inspiration, and ulti-
plans and kitchen designs, each one will
mately settled on unique walnut cabinetry
have a personal touch. Customers also bring
they loved and that would suit the character
their own personal style preferences. Profile
of their home. Patty Vidrine says she appre-
Cabinet salespeople are in the market day-in
ciated the inspiration that Profile brought
and day-out and can add a boost of design
to the renovation, not just to add style, but
inspiration to help bring ideas to life.
also functionality to the kitchen, mudroom, master suite, bathrooms and office.
Profile Cabinet’s portfolio is diverse. While all-white kitchens have been a staple in recent
“It’s really nice to be standing on your
years, customers also appreciate the beauty
heated bathroom floors and have drawer
in rich cherry, alder or walnut, complemented
space next to your walk-in closet. It’s per-
by stains that bring out the natural beauty
fectly set up,” Vidrine says. “Now that I’ve
of the wood. High-end wood and non-tradi-
worked with Profile and experienced their
tional, interesting materials for drawer fronts
service, I’m recommending them to others.”
such as glass and thermal-fused laminate are
Paul Porter, president of Profile Cabinet
increasing in popularity in today’s market.
and Design, says there’s a reason why Profile
Customers are veering toward cleaner
is the largest custom cabinet manufacturer in
designs. Rather than raised ornate panels,
the Kansas City area. The local company has
cabinets with a shaker, minimalist or euro
been collaborating with builders, architects
profile offer a more modern look, Porter says.
and homeowners for 40 years to design, build
No matter the trend, Profile will get the
and install cabinetry and custom countertops
job done in a timely manner and to the
in high-end homes. Today, Profile has a repu-
client’s satisfaction.
tation for quality and expertise that has yielded
“What we hear from builders is that they
a trusted relationship with nearly 100 builders.
don’t have to worry about it when we do the
“We make it a simple experience on-site
job,” Porter says. “We make the process as
for both the customer and the builder,” 14
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seamless and painless as possible.”
“ T h e r e a r e c u sto m c a b i n e ts a n d t h e r e a r e c u sto m c a b i n e ts d e s i g n e d a n d b u i lt j u st f o r yo u r h o m e ,” P o r t e r says . “ W e wa n t to w o w t h e e n d user. It’s a skill w e b r i n g to t h e pa r t y–t h at d e s i g n a n d s p e c i a l f l a i r .”
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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
L E AWO OD
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/ORIG
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
HAZELWOOD
$1,295,000
$1,120,000
86%
135
4
3.1
HALLBROOK
$1,199,000
$1,018,772
84%
315
5
5.2
ROYSE
$875,000
$850,000
97%
42
5
5.1
BERKSHIRE
$850,000
$815,000
95%
89
5
4.1
LEAWOOD
$725,000
$725,000
100%
54
5
3.1
WATERFORD
$629,950
$610,000
96%
4
5
5.1
WATERFORD
$579,000
$557,000
96%
57
4
4.1
OXFORD HILLS WEST
$525,000
$525,000
100%
7
5
4.1
QUAIL CREST
$525,000
$522,000
99%
38
5
4.1
CAMDEN WOODS
$515,000
$514,650
99%
1
4
4.1
Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers. 2019 STATISTICS from 1/1/2019 TO 1/31/2018. * DOM=Days on Market
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BEAUTY
SIMPLISTIC
RENOVATE & REFINE
A CREATIVE, FEEL-GOOD SPACE. THIS HOME GIVES US ALL THE DESIGN FEELS. ARTICLE DANA LAPINEL PHOTOGRAPHY LADD FORDE
THE HOMEOWNERS WERE ABLE TO COMBINE TEXTILE INSPIRATION FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO CREATE THIS COZY AND ECLECTIC SPACE. Warm red kilim and Persian rugs ground the space and add warmth and texture while the traditional patterns impart a sense of familiarity and timelessness. Indigo-dyed throw pillows add a bohemian flair inspired by African mud clothes and indigo dying techniques of Japan. Indigo has been everywhere lately—maybe because the textiles remind us all of our favorite pair of selvedge denim and a soft white T-shirt. The leather knobs on the kitchen cabinets latch perfectly onto the wooden kitchen shelves to complete the natural look of this home. Now to the bathroom. Not only is there a beautiful open view of the trees with solitary peace, but the room is also decked headto-toe with grayscale marble. If you are afraid to get your feet wet with an all-marble bathroom, maybe cold feet is a concern? Don’t worry—a vintage rug does the trick. Overall, this beautiful space is a real-life Pinterest board that has us inspired to renovate and refine. CONTINUED >
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RENOVATE & REFINE
(CON TI N U ED)
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THE MAKERISTA
throw a party, and make a house a home with some flair. Whether it’s something for herself, her children or her Leawood home, the Makerista believes there’s beauty and satisfaction in making it yourself.
GWEN HEFNER IS MAKING ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING…EXCEPT DINNER
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
(CON TI N U ED)
“I have always enjoyed being creative,” says Hefner. “I was a music major in college and dabbled in fashion. Before having kids, I did P.R. and event planning. When I
with others, the Makerista was the perfect marriage.” Her Leawood home proves she’s not afraid of color.
became a stay-at-home mom, I started reading blogs and
“I’m a traditionalist at heart. My designs are grounded in
quickly realized I was doing the same things the women
classic bones, but I bring in bold color and pops of modern
on the other side of the screen were doing. The Makerista
minimalism to keep things fresh and interesting. I am an
was born, and I’ve been enjoying connecting with other
obsessive overthinker who puts a lot of time and atten-
creatives over the internet ever since.”
tion into the details. My spaces are always thoughtful and
Hefner came up with the title “Makerista” by combining her two loves. “As a girl and a young woman, my primary obsession was fashion. When I became a mom living in the suburbs, I really used my creativity to stretch our budget and make everything
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rarely trendy. I want to create rooms that feel fresh but that don’t have an expiration date. In the current market, I stand out because I love to use color.” Her inspiration to create comes from what she sees online, in books and in the world around her.
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
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“I am inspired by anything and everything. I find a lot through Instagram, but I also enjoy going to art museums, flipping through design books and traveling. Even a quick getaway to a location that isn’t necessarily my style refreshes my eye and gets me excited to create.” For your next get-together, decorate your dinner table like the Makerista. “People tend to be intimidated by tablescapes, but the formula for a beautiful yet simple table is easy--all you really need is foliage and candles. A bunch of candlesticks down the center of your table with tapers and some greenery (be it vases of flowers or pine branches from your backyard) add life and light to any gathering.” The Makerista’s future plans involve family, designing and writing beyond her blog. “Being a stay-at-home mom to our three children is my primary objective in this season, but I’m open to what comes my way and is a fit for this time in our lives. On my list of goals this year is to write a book. We’re constantly renovating our home and sharing it all on my blog and social media. We just finished two bathrooms, and that makes my Instagram stories an outlet filled with a lot of design and sometimes some drama, too, because renovation is never dull or predictable. One of the most loved things I do is share my thrifting journeys through Instagram. I am a passionate thrifter (I have a five-part series on my blog), and it’s the thing I share that seems to resonate the most with people.”
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OPEN HOUSE
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ARTICLE NATALIE FIELEKE
At Home with Becky Hillyard
CREATIVE BECKY HILLYARD SHOWCASES HER LOVE OF A NEUTRAL COLOR PALETTE, RICH TEXTURES AND WORKHORSE STATEMENT PIECES THAT WILL GROW WITH HER FAMILY ON HER LIFESTYLE SITE, CELLA JANE BLOG. Named after her grandmother, the internationally popular blog is a place where Hillyard finds connection and shares inspiration on topics of fashion, beauty, fitness, baby, motherhood and more. Here, she offers a glimpse inside her Leawood home. Clean lines are foundational, then layered with elements of elegance and texture to create an approachable style that’s simply Cella Jane. WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR YOUR DAUGHTER, SUTTON’S, ROOM? I fell in love with that mural and designed the rest of the room around it. I wanted her room to feel fit for a little girl but also have some mature design elements to last through her teenage years. I really took my time with her room to find the right pieces. She loves it and so do I. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLORS AND/OR DESIGN ELEMENTS TO USE IN YOUR HOME? I am known for my love of a neutral color palette. People always ask me how we can have light colored couches, rugs, pillows, blankets, etc. with young kids and a dog, but it's actually not as hard as you think! Now, I'm not saying that things don't get dirty or we don't have spills and stains, but it is not a daily struggle at all. Design-wise my favorite elements are anything that make our home cozy–textured rugs, pillows, throws and blankets.
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OPEN HOUSE
(CON TI N U ED)
YOU MAKE GREAT USE OF TEXTURE AND OLD/NEW WITHIN A
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS YOU MAKE A ROOM FEEL FRESH?
NEUTRAL COLOR SCHEME. WHAT’S YOUR APPROACH?
(FOR ALL OF US GETTING THAT SPRING DECORATING ITCH.)
I am confident in my style, so I simply bring things into my
Yes! Especially in the New Year, I have that itch to freshen up our
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main living spaces. It can be as simple as a new candle, rearrang-
Whether those elements have a new vibe or old vibe, I believe it
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LOCALLY OWNED
fixer upper AUDREY KUETHER FROM THE “OH SO LOVELY BLOG” TAKES US ON A TOUR OF HER HOME
ARTICLE AUDREY KUETHER
WE MOVED INTO OUR 1972 LEAWOOD FIXER
flooring and fresh paint, which really helped
UPPER IN 2015 AND HAVE SPENT THE LAST
brighten the space. The cutout window we created
FEW YEARS REMODELING AND UPDATING
to the kitchen makes the room feel so much more
NEARLY EVERY ROOM IN THE HOUSE. It has
airy and functional. My favorite part of the room
character galore, which is what drew us to the
is the shallow coffered ceiling that came with the
house. Some unique features include a finished
house and adds some nice detail. We spend a lot
attic with an observatory and “secret passageway”
of time in this room as a family.
bookshelf door, built-in Murphy beds, and more. If you’re curious you can see all of the before, in progress and after photos of all of our DIY home improvement projects at OhSoLovelyBlog.com.
» KITCHEN
» LIVING ROOM We recently updated the focal point of our lower living room by updating our fireplace, which used to have two very creepy wooden faces with eyes as the corbels as well as some
When we moved into the house the kitchen was
dated tile. We removed the faces and the wall and
closed off in a small corner of the house. It was dingy
base tile surround, which revealed some good
with old, broken cabinets and original appliances
quality brick that we decided to paint white. We
from the ‘70s. After living with it as-is for a year, we
also added some marble-look porcelain tile at the
gathered quotes from local remodelers (which were
base, which really helps it pop. Over the years this
all way out of our budget), so we decided to do the
space has also seen fresh paint and new flooring.
complete gut and remodel ourselves. We removed
I love the built-in cabinets and coffered ceilings
one whole wall and cut to a passthrough window to
that came with the home. We also have a corner
the dining room, which really opened up the room
wet bar that we plan to update soon.
and made it function so much better. It took us two very long years to finish the kitchen remodel project,
» LAUNDRY ROOM:
but we love how it turned out and are proud that we
We updated our small laundry room off of a
built it on our own. Bonus: We saved so much money.
half bathroom by removing some bulky cab-
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inets and adding tile, open shelving, lighting, and some colorful accessories. It was a very affordable update that helped brighten up this frequently used room.
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» KID’S BEDROOM Our five-year-old daughter Vivienne’s bedroom didn’t need many updates. We kept the original grey paint color and simply added carpeting and decor. I wanted to make the space colorful and fun for her. The closet has functional shelving on the front and actually has a small secret passage doorway to the adjoining bedroom inside.
» PLAY ROOM Vivienne’s playroom is a fun space that only needed some fresh paint and carpeting. The teepee I made for Vivienne’s first birthday serves as the focal point of the room. There’s a cute window seat in between two built-in Murphy beds that we will probably use down the road, and my favorite feature is the “secret passageway” faux bookshelf door that opens to the attic and observatory.
» ATTIC AND OBSERVATORY The attic is a fun finished space that we use as a secondary playroom, and the only Office Nook
change we made was adding fresh paint. I love all of the built-in storage and unique character, especially the observatory. I can picture this room serving many different uses in the future—possibly a giant walk-in closet or a craft room. So many options!
» OFFICE NOOK AND SEATING AREA Office Nook
The office nook and small seating area used to be our formal dining room before we gutted and opened up the kitchen. We decided to flip-flop this room with what is now our dining room to make it better fit our lifestyle, and the updates we made were the removal of a wall, new paint, lighting, and wood flooring. I love the vaulted ceiling and sky light window and am proud to say I scored the midcentury-modern desk and cabinet for free from neighborhood trash piles. I use the office nook to store all of my craft supplies, which I use to make projects for my blog and monthly DIY TV segment on KCTV5’s Better Kansas City.
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and buy directly from some of the best
participants and spectators from
local, organic, & free-range farmers,
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dancers, bagpipers, the mounted
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