417 Home | The Homes of Brentwood | Fall 2023

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CONTENTS

The Brentwood home of Lizzie Rasmussen is a blend of original mid-century modern features and numerous works of original artwork.

the homes of BRENTWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD

Take a peek inside some of our favorite homes in the Brentwood neighborhood. One of the most sought after neighborhoods in pringfield rent ood o ers ranch st le homes along peaceful roads. Get a glimpse inside these homes on p. 44.

The beautiful home of Ben, Lindsey and Cohen Sapp is just one of the spaces featured in this month’s cover story.

PEEK INSIDE

Photos by Brandon Alms; cover photo by Brandon Alms

14 MOOD BOARD

Discover how to decorate with rich shades of plum for an unexpected, royal look.

16 TREND ALERT

Add a funky element to your next dinner party or a ash of light to your home decor by hopping on the disco ball trend.

16 SHOP IT

For an elegant and re ned look this fall, incorporate to ee roses into your home decor.

17 CLASS ACT

Create some charming, woodsy decor for your home at this outdoor clay mushroom workshop.

18 SHOP TALK

Take a trip to Joplin Greenhouse & The Co ee Shop for fall decor and pumpkin avored co ee.

23 DATEBOOK

Fill up your fall calendar with our curated collection of events happing this season.

36 RECIPE

Discover how to hop on the tinned sh trend with Before and After Brewing.

40 INGREDIENT

Spice up your kitchen with these unexpected ways to utilize cinnamon.

42 ENTERTAIN

Learn how Susan Kirkman formed a strong community of women to gather for monthly themed bunco parties.

68 HOW TO

Unleash your creativity by using these tips for a mid-century modern bathroom design.

70 OUTSIDE THE LINES

Give your bedroom space a dramatic makeover with these tips for embracing moody colors and warm decor.

72 ENDNOTE

Paul Mudd and Melissa Turpin bring the taste of Spain to Spring eld with their paella parties, a tradition beloved by their friends and employees.

417 Home (ISSN # 1939-5337) is published quarterly by Whitaker Publishing, LLC,

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Fall Fests

This summer has been a hot one, and you'd be forgiven for skipping on outdoor activities in favor of staying inside and basking in the AC. But cooler weather is ahead, and 417-land's fall festi als are about to start kicking o . Head to 417mag.com/fallfests to make sure you don't miss out.

Best of 417 2023

Best of 417 voting season is upon us! Now's your chance to let us know your favorite places to eat and drink in 417land. From burgers and barbecue to sipping cocktails on a picturesque patio, you can head to 417mag.com/bestof right now to vote. Voting is open until Saturday, September 30, and the results will be published in the February 2024 issue of 417 Magazine

Photo by Brad Zweerink

CURATED

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ROSE-COLORED GLASSES

For a sophisticated and warm look, add toffee roses to your decor this fall.

Photo by Leah Stiefermann

A ROYAL HUE

Rich deep plum hues captivate the eye and inspire fall vibes.

WRITTEN BY HEATHER KANE KOHLER PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRANDON ALMS

Purple, including deep plum, has long been associated with royalty. It is said that Cleopatra was known for her love for Tyrian purple, and that Queen Elizabeth I also banned non-royals from wearing purple. Today it still stands as a symbol of the British monarchy. So, it’s no surprise that using plum in your interiors evokes a sort of elegance and richness. Plum, just like the juicy fruit, is warm and earthy. There’s nothing synthetic or garish about it. Look for plum hues that have a bit of muddyness to them to make your interiors feel moody. A good goal would be to evoke the rich berries that grace vintage still life paintings. Pairing

deep plums with other colors like artichoke green and chartreuse gives a space a curated feel. Using plum hues is most de nitely for the bold however, using small splashes of plum could be a safer option for those who wish to experiment with the color a bit rst. Incorporating a plum rug, drapery or throw pillows can still add tremendous elegance to your space. For spaces where you spend daylight hours, think about using lighter plums in small splashes and in spaces where you spend nighttime hours, work with darker plums in larger quantities. No matter how you decide to bring this regal hue into your home, it can help create the perfect mood just in time for fall.

Plum plaid poly wool blend fabric, $9.99 per yard at the tores abrics and ore plum oral dits print by Marcus Fabrics, $7.99 per yard at the FM Stores Fabrics and More; large purple velvet pumpkin, $48 at The Thicket; small purple velvet pumpkins, $16 at The Thicket; Bruno chenille in plum by Stroheim Fabrics, $92 per yard at Bridge Upholstery; Annamite in Plum by Fabricut, $124 per yard at Bridge Upholstery; Aromatique candle in sparkling currant, $8 at The Thicket; African violet, $12 at The Nest; Velvet Cloak paint by Benjamin Moore at Seminole Decor

DO THE HUSTLE

WRITTEN BY HEATHER KANE

he first era that comes to mind hen ou think of a disco ball is probabl the 1 7 s. A decade full of disco dancing bell bottoms and the belo ed ee Gees. o e er the disco ball has uite a ibrant past and b the looks of it a prett bright future too. he disco ball as first seen in nightclubs during the earl 1 s but gained its peak in popularit in the 1 7 s. oda the disco ball has taken on a ne and interesting persona as trend home decor. hanks to its hundreds of tin mirrors the disco ball re ects light in se eral directions creating a dance of sparkle and light in an space. an st le loers follo ed suit after orld famous interior designer ell earstler began incorporating melted disco ball sculptures into her high-end clients homes making the sta ing po er of the disco ball cr stal clear. sing light in uni ue a s during the da and bringing out our disco ball for a fun birthda and dinner part not onl gi es our decor a fun and pla ful element it s uite the con ersation starter impl prop our disco beaut on a chair the oor a mantel or table and ait for the golden hour to strike. isco balls come in a ariet of si es to fit our needs and can be found locall at pringfield s funkiest retro shop Haakar’s Bazaar (217 W. Commercial St., Springfield, 417771-8420 .

ROSES FOR FALL

Turns out, not all roses are red.

WRITTEN BY HEATHER KANE KOHLER

We all love decorating with zinnias and sunowers during the fall season, but if you're looking for something a bit more elegant, give to ee roses a try. These hardy blooms have been dubbed the o cial rose of fall due to their unusual warm tan tones. Floral designers and ower lovers alike have been using this trendy rose to create rustic and romantic settings across the country, making to ee roses highly desired and hard to nd. Who knew brown owers would become the next oral trend to try?

Find It

a stem at Fleur Floral Studio 1423 E Cherry St., Suite 101, Springfield; 417-507-0847

ollo eur oralstudio for updates on a ailabilit as this e clusi e o er is not in stock e er da .

Disco balls have become the next big home trend and here’s how to get the look.

CRAFTING WITH CLAY

Hop on the mushroom trend and hand-build some darling décor for your home.

WRITTEN BY KATIE POLLOCK ESTES

In case you haven’t noticed, mushroom décor just keeps trending. Far from just the cutesy cottage-core staple, mushrooms have taken up a permanent place in a variety of decors—from kitschy accents to something more sweetly chic.

If you are mushroom-curious and want to incorporate these pretty little fungi into your home décor, an upcoming class through Creava Studio lets you start small by creating sculptural clay mushrooms and snow- ocked mushroom ornaments that will transition beautifully from fall into winter.

The Merry Mushrooms workshop is a twohour class that takes place outside around a cozy camp re in the woods—and guests get to sip on warm drinks for the full fall e ect. You’ll learn to make hand-built clay mushrooms, which the studio will glaze and re for you afterward.

Because some of the drinks will contain alcohol, all participants must be 21 or older to attend.

Make It

Creava Studio’s Merry Mushrooms Workshop

Where: Camp Fernweh, 8038 N. State Highway HH, Willard

When: October 14, 2–4 p.m.

Cost: $50

Register: creavastudio.com

GREAT GREENS

Make Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop your one-stop shop for all things fall. Shop for mums from the greenhouse, enjoy a pumpkin avored coffee from the coffee house and enjoy fall-centric workshops.

WRITTEN BY JO JOLLIFF | PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRANDON ALMS

GREEN THUMB

Joplin Greenhouse's collection of plants is grown primarily on their farm located just outside of Joplin.

Garden Center and Greenhouse

The garden center and greenhouse at Joplin Greenhouse o er a wide selection of locally grown, quality plants. Primarily grown at their farm location outside of Joplin, they’re lled with di erent pops of color and texture so you can nd whatever new plant friend you are in need of. The greenhouse is always the perfect place to snag a photo but each year Joplin Greenhouse also builds an amazing Pumpkin Palace out of crates and pumpkins that you’ll de nitely want to snag a photo in front of.

The Coffee House

The Co ee Shop is home to a delicious menu of signature drinks—we recommend the Ozark Stinger, a deliciously sweet honey latte—but they also o er a rotation of seasonal drinks and treats, meaning you can ll up on your favorite avors of fall. Pumpkin here we come! Each drink is made with co ee beans roasted in the shop. While there you can also buy a bag of their house blend, along with a collection of other avors, to bring the goodness home.

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Make a Statement

Joplin

GROW LIKE A WEED

Greenhouse is the perfect spot to find seeds for fall planting. Ask for their recommendations on the best things to plant in 417-land this season.

PUFFLES OF FUN

While at The Coffee Shop, sample one of their beloved puffles, like their Berry Mix Puffle similar to a waffle and served with berries and whipped cream.

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Seasonal Displays

With a variety of adorable branded merchandise, you’re sure to fall in love with their decor, clothes and mugs. Be sure to be on the lookout for mums, cornstalk and other essential fall decor items for your front porch as well.

Events

Throughout the fall, Joplin Greenhouse’s calendar stays full, o ering a variety of workshops and classes. Find dates and registration information on Instagram at @joplingreenhouse. This season you can also look forward to a petting zoo on October 22 and an Empty Bowls fundraiser by Watered Gardens at the greenhouse on September 24.

Photos by Brandon Alms, courtesy Joplin Greenouse

While Youre There

Make it a day while you’re in Joplin and check out these additional spots that o er fun finds for our home.

Joplin Empire Market

Go for: Fresh garden veggies and work from local artists and crafters

31 E. 4th St., oplin; 417-501- 4 ; facebook.com/joplinempiremarket

Candy House Gourmet

Go for: A lil’ sweet treat to munch on while you’re out and about 510 entuc y e., oplin; 417- 23-7171; candyhou egourmet.com

Local Color Art Gallery

Go for: Unique pieces from local creatives to decorate your home

1027 S. ain St., oplin; 417-553-0835; localcolorartgallery oplin.com

DATEBOOK

Opportunities to enjoy crisp air, crunchy apples and the warmest of home décor dominate your fall calendar.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Learn how to create a perfectly pretty bouquet at the FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP AT CASSIDY FLOWER CO. (ca idy tation.com). There’s interactive instruction, plenty of supplies to go around, refreshments and fun—and you get to bring home a bouquet at the end of the event!

Did you decorate for SPOOKY SEASON t s not ust about kid stu and trick-or-treating today. Be sure to spruce up your mantle with the chic-yet-macabre décor you found at last month’s markets and workshops.

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The team at BACK ROAD RELICS ( ace oo .com ac roadrelic ) is hosting a fall market over the course of a weekend, and it’s packed with furniture, antiques, fall orals fall-themed art and tons more.

Get festive and crafty at the same time with the YARN PUMPKINS WORKSHOP at The Workshop (finley arm mo.com). You’ll get to sip a delicious cocktail while you make a some warm-and-cozy yarn-textured décor for your home.

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Don’t miss the beloved FALL FESTIVAL AND ANTIQUE MARKET AT SCHOFIELD + GRAY ( chofieldgray.com), where ou can find anti ues ork from local artisans and fun seasonal finds like allo een and fall decorations.

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NOVEMBER

ait is chofield Gra on this list twice? Yes, but when a market this good only hosts a handful of events each year, we don’t want to miss any of them! THE HOLIDAY GIFT AND ANTIQUE MARKET ( chofieldgray.com) is a great place to shop for your home—or for holiday gift-giving.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We promise your house is chic and stylish enough, so don’t sweat the décor today. This holiday is all about connecting with loved ones over a big plate of comfort food.

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Brookline Doorworks

Agarage door occupies up to 60 percent of the front of a home. It is a critical component of curb appeal as well as one of the most utilized doors in a house. It must be attractive, functional and durable. Brookline Doorworks specializes in helping homeowners choose a garage door that is suited to their needs. For one client, that meant choosing a garage door to enhance their home’s aesthetics and to match a barn on their property.

It was a meticulous process to harmonize color, pattern and style. Thanks to the extensive selection of styles at Brookline Doorworks, along with some custom design work by Brookline, the homeowner was able to ful ll their vision. As with every installation performed by Brookline Doorworks, only top-quality products were used. The Clopay Canyon Ridge garage door, with its walnut nish, showed off a timeless yet contemporary look and coordinated perfectly with the adjacent barn. The new and improved garage doors also resulted in a 100% return on investment for the homeowner.

Brookline Doorworks always gets the job done right. Installations are performed by skilled technicians and come with 24-hour emergency service. This family-owned business is pleased to provide top-of-the-line service in 417-land.

308 W. Lakewood

St.

| Springfield 417-883-3667 | brooklinedoorworks.com

Decorating Den Interiors

Original artwork and modern design were top of mind as Decorating Den Interiors created a functional and gorgeously curated space for their clients.

While clean lines are the hallmark of modern design, this family also has a young toddler utilizing the space. Omitting sharp corners was a must, so they creatively showcased angles and crisp lines through wallpaper and accents and left the corners soft on the furniture.

By drawing to-scale oor plans to create the most ef cient furniture layout, they were also able to greatly enlarge the usable area of the living space compared to the previous con guration.

Decorating Den Interiors utilized their strong relationships built over the years including a wallpaper installer and stone layer who were available quickly to install the geometric paper and dry-stacked travertine tile on the replace which brought this project from concept to completion in just 3 months.

Decorating Den Interiors has served 417-land for over 25 years. Their designers have Bachelor’s Degrees in Housing and Interior Design from Missouri State University and consistently rank in the Top 10 out of nearly 200 teams within the Decorating Den Interiors franchise throughout the US and Canada. Contact them today to schedule an in-home consultation.

Imber Pool & Outdoor

Aresort-style oasis in your own backyard. Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? For Imber Pool & Outdoor, it’s what they create every day. Recently, a local homeowner asked Imber Pool & Outdoor to transform their backyard into a relaxing escape. From initial meeting to design to installation, Imber’s team guided the client through the process. Each feature of the midsize berglass pool, including its autocover and LED lighting, was selected to meet the client’s vision and budget. During construction, experienced technicians lifted the pool over the side yard fence, maneuvering around large trees that blocked access to the site. The nished project created a retreat for family and entertaining.

Imber Pool & Outdoor installs the highest quality pool components from leading manufacturers. The company offers over 60 shapes of berglass pools, with seating, tanning ledges and state-of-the-art designs with a lifetime warranty. They also offer gunite (concrete) pools, which can be customized to include tanning ledges, swim-up bars, waterfalls, grottos, deck jets and more. Regardless of design, many clients in 417-land opt for a salt water system and a pool heater, which can extend the pool season by several months. If you’re considering a new pool or a refresh of an existing one, Imber Pool & Outdoor will turn your backyard into an oasis.

4411 E. Sunshine St., Suite A | Springfield 417-771-7552 | imberconstruction.com

JAG,s Lawn & Landscape

Here in 417-land, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to have steeply sloped backyards that can quickly become a maintenance headache. When a local homeowner grew weary of dealing with the sloped terrain, with its unmanageable landscaping and constant weeding, they sought out Jag’s Lawn & Landscape. Jag's has over 30 years of experience in the lawn and landscape industry, and they specialize in hardscape projects. They were just the company to tackle this backyard transformation.

Jag’s worked with the homeowner to create a space that would be functional and beautiful. Throughout the project, they addressed a few obstacles, including steep access to the site and removing an overburden of ll dirt to reach solid ground for the rock wall. Jag’s built a large, welcoming patio space for entertaining as well as a re wall for spring and autumn evenings. They also added landscape lighting and graceful steps down to a quiet creek that runs behind the property.

Jag’s Lawn and Landscape uses only the best materials and offers a 5-year labor warranty, so homeowners can rest assured that their investment will be enjoyed for years to come. To transform your outdoor space, reach out to Jag’s Lawn and Landscape.

Keystone Creative

As families grow, their needs change. At home, growing families need dedicated spaces for gathering, for guests and for privacy.

Keystone Creative is adept at addressing those needs, which is why a 417-land family called on the nationally-recognized design rm to undertake a major renovation of their small home.

Keystone Creative listened carefully to the client’s concerns and came up with solutions that were ef cient and aesthetically pleasing. Over the course of nine months, Keystone Creative doubled the home’s living space, adding a new master suite, a playroom and another bedroom. An added basement provided a pleasant storm shelter. In the expanded and updated kitchen, large windows looked out across the scenic property. The renovation improved the appearance of the home both inside and out, making it comfortable for living and entertaining. The renovation also solved preexisting safety and structural issues.

For Keystone Creative, this project is just one representation of the unique and varied services they provide for countless homeowners. Clients trust Keystone Creative to be their advocate and guide through every stepoftheirproject. Ledby award-winningdesignerChad Holgerson, Keystone Creative changes the way homeowners live.

2332 W. Kingsley St., Suite B | Springfield 417-582-7526 | keystonecreativeco.com

LIFESTYLE

Photos by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

INTRODUCING HARRISON HOUSE STUDIO

A beloved market expands their operations to include events beginning this fall.

WRITTEN BY HEATHER KANE KOHLER

If you’ve enjoyed shopping at Harrison House Market over the years, then keep your eyes peeled for new events happening in their new adventure, Harrison House Studio. With a new private area, created with the same natural aesthetic the shop is known for, guests can enjoy a multipurpose space geared toward hands-on workshops, popup shops and new cookbook club and even kids classes. With several pop-up shop events in the works, shoppers will be able

to enjoy free entry and access to new clothing lines, artisan items, gifts and home goods. The team and Harrison House are especially excited about hosting workshops like ower arranging and wreath making. Their new Cookbook Club is something new to the 417 scene. Guests can purchase tickets that will include a cookbook and a seat at the table on the day of the event. You’ll be expected to make a recipe from the cookbook to bring to the potluck event.

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TONS OF SPACE

There's lots of room for guests to gather at Harrison House Market’s new studio. And the space as the same vibes as the shop, meaning it does just function well— it looks great too.

Photo by Leah Stiefermann

 AIRY AND BRIGHT

The new space has plenty of natural light, for a lovely experience.

ROOM FOR BOTH

In addition to shopping for a little home decor refresh, Harrison House customers can now take classes in the multi-purpose space too.

Kids classes are another exciting addition that the studio will be o ering. Di erent age groups will experience a programmed event with a children’s book reading, a snack and a craft. The studio will also be open for hourly rental for events like showers, birthdays, meetings and photo shoots. The new event space can hold up to 50 people and will have a prep kitchen area for catered events or small wine and food prep. Guests can bring in their own food and wine or they can talk to the hosts about providing it. Stay tuned by following Harrison House Studio on social media.

Find It

Harrison House Studio 1717 . herokee t. 1 pringfield 417-351-3122

harrisonhousestudio@gmail.com

@HarrisonHouseMarket

Photos by Leah Stiefermann

GO FISH

Everything old is new again, and that’s especially true for tinned sh right now. But unlike your grandpa’s go-to, you can often spot a more modern brand by its kitschy and colorful packaging. Plus, the product inside is often higher quality and more avorful than the limited selections of yesteryear. Whether you’ve already hopped on the tinned sh trend or you’re nally ready to give it a try, Before and After Brewing (2940 E. Sunshine, Spring eld) is a great resource. Here, you can split a tinned sh board with a friend featuring catches by Fish Wife. Plus, you can also purchase a few tins there to take home and keep the party going with these two recipes.

WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY TESSA COOPER

RECIPE

FISH OUT OF WATER onstructing a tinned fish board is fairly similar to putting together a charcuterie board. According to Doug Riddle and Marci Sonnemaker, co-owners at Before and After Brewing, the key is including fresh, acidic and sweet elements to balance out the umami a or in tinned fish.

“What you want is a hole roundabout aor profile that hits all points of the tongue,” Sonnemaker says.

TINNED FISH SNACK BOARD

Tinned sh boards have long been quite common in Spain and Portugal, but they’re nally gaining popularity stateside. Just like with a traditional charcuterie board, you’ll eventually gure out your own favorite elements to include on a seacuterie board. However, here’s a formula to get you started.

Ingredients

1 tin smoked rainbow trout

1 tin sardines

Crackers

Brie

Olives

Lemon, cut into wedges

Sliced radishes

Fresh dill

Whole grain mustard

Tomato chutney

Editor’s note: Tomato chutney adds both a eet and a right a or to a tinned fi h oard. a e your o n u ing a recipe y arci Sonnema er, co-o ner o e ore and ter re ing. ind it at 417mag.com.

Instructions

Remove lids of tinned fish serve in tins on board. Arrange crackers along the outside edges of board. Slice brie wedge in half and place on opposite sides of board. Fill empty spaces with olives, lemon wedges and sliced radishes. Place tomato chutney and whole grain mustard on small plates, such as butter pats, and add them to the board. Garnish with dill.

SMOKED TROUT TOAST

Smoked trout toast is similar to avocado toast in more ways than one. It’s a great source of protein and omega-3s, and it makes for a delicious main course for your weekend brunch or lunch. You can also swap the trout for sardines.

Ingredients

1 slice of toasted sourdough bread

1 tbsp crème fraîche

Cucumber slices

1 tin smoked trout

1 sprig fresh dill sprigs of chi es finel chopped Caviar (optional)

1 lemon wedge

Drizzle of olive oil

inch of ak sea salt

Assembly

Toast bread. Spread crème fraîche and add a layer of cucumber slices. Remove trout from tin and place in a small bowl. Mash trout with a fork, and then spread over cucumber slices to cover the entire surface area of

the toast. Garnish with chives, dill and caviar. Season ith ak sea salt and drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.

WHERE TO GET TINNED

FISH LOCALLY

Before and After Brewing

2 40 E. Sun hine St., Springfield Brand: Fish Wife

Brown Derby Wine Center

2023 S. len tone e., Springfield

Brand: Scout and Matiz

MaMa Jean’s Natural Market multiple location

Brand: Wild Planet

SPICING UP THE SEASON WITH

CINNAMON

As fall season approaches, here are different ways to utilize cinnamon in the kitchen.

WRITTEN BY MADELEINE RICE

Cinnamon is a warm spice regularly used during the fall and winter seasons. This staple ingredient can be used in a wide array of dishes or to just add a bit of flavor. Cinnamon even has health benefits being packed with antioxidants and used as a common natural oil for medicinal purposes. Head chef of Rise, Christina Sabo, gives advice about how to use cinnamon.

Photo by Mae Mu on Unsplash

Where to Find Cinnamon

First, it’s important to note how to properly store cinnamon and where people can get fresh cinnamon. According to Sabo, keeping it in an airtight container will help keep cinnamon fresh. Cinnamon can last for about one to two years as long as it is properly stored. Another great way to keep cinnamon fresh is by grinding your own cinnamon sticks. MaMa Jean’s Natural Market is Sabo’s favorite place to get fresh cinnamon in Springfield. Most Asian markets have cinnamon as well.

Types of Cinnamon

What most people do not know is there are different types of cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon tends to be the most common, coming from Indonesia and China. This type of cinnamon provides the sweeter flavor that you will find in cinnamon flavored drinks or desserts. Ceylon cinnamon is another common type of cinnamon. Ceylon comes from the bark trees of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. This cinnamon has a spicier and brighter flavor compared to Cassia cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon also tends to be better quality and more expensive.

The Best Cinnamon Dishes

The most common cinnamon dishes are typically desserts, but cinnamon can also be used for savory dishes. It is difficult narrowing down what dishes are best with cinnamon because of the many ways it can be used. Sabo’s favorite use of cinnamon is in fruit dishes. “We made a poached apple, which was one of our favorite items on the menu. It was a pancake with mascarpone and poached apples. We added caramel and cinnamon to the poached apples, which are two things we like to pair a lot.” Currently, Sabo says Rise uses cinnamon for their granola and house made Morrocan spice.

A Spice for all Seasons

Most people consider cinnamon to be a fall spice, but it can be a spice used all year round. During spring and summer, cinnamon is commonly paired with fruits. Peaches and apples are the most common pairing for cinnamon, but strawberries and oranges also work great. It can also be a nice additive to any summer drink. “I don’t think cinnamon is just a fall spice. Even adding it to a cup of lemonade can give it more depth. It is definitely worth exploring since it has such a variety of uses,” says Sabo.

BUILDING A COMMUNITY THROUGH BUNCO

WRITTEN BY ANGELA RECHTFERTIG

Twenty years ago, Susan Kirkman was asked by her neighbor to play bunco, a social dice game played by groups of at least 12 people, divided into teams of four. Together, they formed a small group of women that has since grown to include 22 people. Over the years, the group has shifted into a powerful community of women celebrating life together.

“We are all professional women and have always said, ‘Nobody asked us to play bunco,’” says Kirkman. “So, we started inviting other women we knew and admired in business and started our group. It really began with having fun and wanting to connect with each other. Over the last few years, it has become uplifting and enduring; it’s grown into a sisterhood.”

They have continued to bring their passion for their community into their monthly parties. “We go from the fabulous to the funky,” Kirkman says. “Halloween is a big one every year. We have had Mardi Gras bunco, come as you are breakfast for dinner bunco, repit bunco, royal wedding bunco.”

Each event is hosted or co-hosted by members of the group and they are often themed around events in members’ lives. “One of my friends had a dog wander into her garage and give birth to a dozen puppies,” Kirkman says. “She called it puppy bunco and we all went to her house and held them.”

If you are interested in starting your own bunco community, Kirkman advises women to rst think of someone that you know of, but don’t know well. “Introduce yourself to them and say I’ve met you; I’ve seen you. I have been thinking about getting a group together, would you be interested?” she says. “If they say yes, then act on it.”

Kirkman’s nal word of advice is to start small and hold happy hour events before expanding into bigger parties.

Photos courtesy Susan Kirkman

A vibrant group of women shine a light on the importance of sisterhood.

DIP IN THE POOL

Each bunco event is hosted by members of the group at their homes.

the homes of

WRITTEN BY HEATHER KANE KOHLER | PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRANDON ALMS

When you hop on one of the winding streets of the Brentwood neighborhood, it may lead you to a hidden dead end street you didn’t know was there. It may take you to a large treelined lot full of wildlife, or you might end up at the front door of an expansive mid-century gem that sends you spiraling back in time. Brentwood is full of unexpected surprises at every turn. With a variety of unique homes,

windy streets, rolling hills, large lots and mature beautiful trees, there’s a lot to be admired about the neighborhood that today is bound by Sunshine, Glenstone, Lone Pine and Battle eld Road. It's an eclectic neighborhood that seems to draw in artists and creatives of all types. But to understand its history, one must travel back to 1875, when the land was simply farmland, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It remained farmland for

many years, as it was considered too far from the city limits to be a successful subdivision. By 1944 William Wallis Smith, founder of Smith Glynn Callaway Clinic, acquired a majority of all the lots and by 1945 Dr. Smith had Brentwood Terrace plotted out as a subdivision. By 1947 about 16 homes had been built in the neighborhood; and most were located on Wayland Drive, Luster Boulevard and Berkley. The neighborhood turned out to

be a huge success. It was the farthest southeast subdivision in the Springeld area, until Southern Hills was later developed. The neighborhood was given lots of exposure because the homes being built there were the latest craze, being called “The Ranch.” Other subdivisions, like Brentwood South, followed soon after. Today, the Brentwood neighborhood has well over 1,000 homes and remains one of the most sought after places to live.

Turn to p. 52 to read about Lizzie Rasmussen (pictured) and her home’s beautiful mid-century modern details.

the Holmes W

hen Tim and Mary Jane Holmes moved into their ranch-style Brentwood home in 1999, it really was a wish come true. The couple rst spotted the home after dropping o their babysitter there one evening. They loved it and told the homeowners if they ever thought of selling it they’d be interested. Six months later, the deal was made, and Tim and Mary Jane had a new home to raise their family in.

“Field School was a big draw for us, as well as the back porch and the privacy,” Tim says. “We have just under an acre here.” The home also has

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a breezeway that leads to parking in the back of the home. “The concrete pad in the back was great for our kids riding their bikes and playing,” says Mary Jane.

Through the years the Holmeses embarked on small phases of renovations and recently nished a larger one, with the help of local interior designer Cindy Love. The couple considers their style to be transitional. “We just wanted our home to feel bright, airy and cheerful,” says Mary Jane.

It’s di cult not to fall in love with the art throughout the family’s home. “Art runs in the family.” Mary Jane explains. It’s Mary Jane’s mother’s and sister’s art that adorns almost every wall in the home. Now that they’re both

The entry features a painting by Mary Jane’s mother, Toni Arnett.

Tim and Mary Jane Holmes prep to host their neighborhood Back Porch Friends, a group of other Brentwood Neighborhood homeowners who meet monthly.

A modern use of shapes and textures on the walls and floors brings this bathroom to life, accentuated by the optimal natural light flowing in from all angles.

retired, the couple’s next project is turning the apartment connected by the breezeway into an art studio for them to enjoy.

wall in the home. Now that they’re both retired, the couple’s next project is turning the apartment connected by the breezeway into an art studio for them to enjoy.

As far as spending time in the home, Tim and Mary Jane enjoy entertaining friends and neighbors. “We have great neighbors.” says Mary Jane. “A lot of people walk in the neighborhood, so you meet a lot of people.”

Mary Jane even started a group they call Back Porch Friends. “We meet on the rst and third Tuesday of each month, and the host cooks,”

As far as spending time in the home, Tim and Mary Jane Holmes enjoy entertaining friends and neighbors. “We have great neighbors.” says Mary Jane. “A lot of people walk in the neighborhood,

so you meet a lot of people.” Mary Jane even started a group they call Back Porch Friends. “We meet on the rst and third Tuesday of each month, and the host cooks,” Mary Jane says. “It all started on my back porch!”

Mary Jane says. “It all started on my back porch!”

When the couple isn’t entertaining they can be found working in the yard, and admiring the wildlife from their back porch. “I’ve seen fox, turkey, hawks, raccoons, skunks and possums.” says Tim. “The neighborhood is very eclectic and unique,” explains Tim. “Not everything is cookie cutter. You have to want to x up a house to live here.”

When the couple isn’t entertaining they can be found working in the yard, and admiring the wildlife from their back porch. “I’ve seen fox, turkey, hawks, raccoons, skunks and possums.” says Tim. “The neighborhood is very eclectic and unique,” explains Tim. “Not everything is cookie cutter. You have to want to x up a house to live here.”

While renovating the layout of the home they made the sitting room into the main bedroom where they have a clear view of the backyard.

The Holmes dining room is perfect for hosting their Back Porch Friends group.

The back porch stretches along the entire home, leaving plenty of room for plants and seating guests.

the Hogan home

WhenBeckyHogan happenedupon a home for sale tucked away in Brentwood, it took her back to her childhood. “This home reminded me of the 50’s,” Becky says. “It was kind of like going home.” Flash forward 15 years and Becky can be found spending her summers swimming in her lap pool and reading books while lounging on her screened-in porch. “I always end up falling asleep out there on the porch,” says Becky. “It’s so peaceful.”

The lot is absolutely picturesque and completely tucked away on a dead end street. “I really like the seclusion of the neighborhood,” says Becky. Little was done to the interior of the home, and Becky took great pride in preserving its mid-century qualities. She matched the original grass cloth wallpaper and recreated the original drapery for the expansive windows. “I did open the kitchen up and I created a larger master suite by losing one of the bedrooms,” says Becky. She also converted the

garage into a pool house to accompany the lap pool and built a new garage. The stone for the pool and garage was very closely matched to the original stone of the home.

Becky considers her style to be eclectic and mid-century.Shedecoratesherhomewith monochromatic color schemes with a pop of color here or there. Her affinity for horses is apparent in Becky’s art and sculptures throughout her home. “I love horses. I grew up with them as a young adult and even showed briefly,” says Becky. Her Great Pyrenees doodle dog, Lilly, enjoys the quiet escape of the neighborhood as much as Becky, taking walks together and greeting their neighbors. “Our neighbors are amazing,” says Becky. “We really take care of each other here.”

Photos by TK Photographer

Becky Hogan's dog, Lily, relaxes in a sunny pool house that was converted from a garage.

This screened-in porch is the perfect spot to curl up and get cozy. Homeowner Becky Hogan uses it as a reading spot.

Nothing beats a backyard oasis, and this lap pool is a beautiful place to get a little workout.

An open concept plan connects a sitting area and dining room that leads to the kitchen.

the Rasmussen home

Little was done to the mid-century charmer after Lizzie Rasmussen and her family moved in three years ago. They did a few cosmetic things to the home like changing out hardware and lighting, but a lot of the original mid-century style shines through. Lizzie and her daughter Betty and son Albert, both of whom will be attending Pershing this fall, share an a nity for mid-century style and lots of color. One can’t help but swoon over the massive sorbet-colored sectional and loads of artwork created by her sisters, Julie Blackmon and

Rosie Winstead, that ll up the main living space. Auggie, their cocker spaniel, even seems to be the perfect picturesque pup for the eclectic home.

Lizzie’s love for mid-century style hasn’t gone unnoticed in the neighborhood either. Many of her neighbors have brought her into their homes for design help. “I love mid-century homes for their easy living, practicality, and all the storage,” says Lizzie. She considers her overall style to be eclectic and enjoys collecting cool one-of-a-kind items. “I’m sorry, I love my tchotchkes,” says Lizzie.

Her unique home is what drew Lizzie and her family to the Brentwood neighborhood but it’s their neighbors that keep them staying put. “Everyone in the neighborhood is so fun,” says Lizzie. “We all value our privacy, but we’re all here for one another too.” Lizzie loves to host musical concerts on her tennis courts. “I call them ‘Concerts on the Court’ and I use the ticket sales to raise money for my nonpro t, Camp House,” says Lizzie. Whether you attend one of her concerts or stop into one of her amazing garage sales, Lizzie’s door always seems to be open to whoever may wander by.

Lizzie Rasmussen played piano while attending Missouri State University. She acquired this piano from an auction.

The window in the breakfast nook is a sunny place to display the plane mobile that her brother Philip Arnold made.

The dining room’s large arched windows look out onto a tennis court where Lizzie Rasmussen hosts concerts.

The green wall and bright sectional add pops of color to a living space that’s accented by a large-scale Julie Blackmon photograph.

i ie asmussen s home is lled with art created by her family, like a painting by her great grandmother, Pauline Francis Camp, for whom she named her non pro t, Camp House. Below that is a paper cut out made by Rasmussen’s brother Philip Arnold.

Brentwood

historical hits

The stories of Brentwood’s airport and the area’s famous restaurant and dance hall remain alive and well within many residents of Brentwood.

Half-a-Hill Tavern

Started in 1919, the well known and very happening Half-a-Hill Tavern was a restaurant that also had cabins you could rent. In the 1920s you could order their famous fried chicken dinner with a ½ of a fried chicken for 75 cents. Later they would add a dance hall and have bands like Granny’s Bathwater or Ozark Mountain Daredevils play. Today, it’s the Bambino’s restaurant on Battleeld and Lone Pine.

McFarland’s Airport

Many would be surprised to hear there was an airport where Brentwood Shopping Center and Brentwood South sit today. In 1945, Enerst Howard McFarland purchased 160 acres of farmland located at the northeast corner of Glenstone and Barataria. He purchased a house and built a barn, three hangers and several runways. Many families in the neighborhood took their rst plane ride from McFarland and the kids all enjoyed watching the planes take o and land.

the Sapp home

It was all about the location and the beautiful setting that drew Ben Sapp and his family to the house that is now their home in Brentwood. “It was the worst house on the block,” says Ben. “It sat vacant for some time, was covered in mold and had basketball sized holes.” The giant renovation began in 2017 and the whole home was reimagined. “We wiped the oor plan completely, and moved the kitchen entirely,” says Ben.

Today, Ben, his wife, Lindsey, and their fouryear-old son, Cohen, enjoy the new modern aesthetic of their Brentwood home, along with all the square footage it o ers and the perks of being centrally located. “Brentwood has big houses with lots of square footage,” says Ben. “I also like being 15 minutes from the o ce.” You can nd a lot of di erent styles of homes on the Sapps street. “Every home is di erent. It’s not the same modern farmhouse built over and over.”

The Sapp home sits on top of a hill and has beautiful views that are di cult to nd living in a neighborhood. “We love all the established trees in the neighborhood,” says Ben. “We didn’t want a cookie cutter home with bare landscaping.” The uniqueness of the neighborhood appeals to the Sapps and their busy lifestyle. They enjoy taking the paths down to Field Elementary for their son, Cohen, to play on the playground. “It’s like our own little neighborhood park.” says Ben.

Lindsey and Ben Sapp play in their front yard with their son, Cohen.

The Sapp home features plenty of open spaces, like dining area that feels both cozy and airy.

This model of a lm player was passed down to Ben Sapp from his grandfather.

Perfect for hosting, the Sapps’ bar greets guests coming down the staircase.

The Sapps focused on giving their home a modern feel when they completed a massive remodel in 2017.

The kitchen peeks outside toward towering, mature trees—yet another perk of living in the Brentwood neighborhood.

famous

“Red”

Clyde Julian “Red” Foley came to Spring eld to host The Ozark Jubilee broadcasted live on the ABC Television network on Saturday nights from the Jewel Theater. Red lived at 2531 S. Brentwood Blvd. until he moved from Spring eld. Older neighbors say there was always a party at Red’s!

“Pretty Boy Floyd”

Jim Westmoreland worked and lived on the property of Half-a-Hill Tavern. One morning Jim had quite a thrill when “Pretty Boy Floyd” dropped in for some breakfast. “Pretty Boy Floyd’s” real name was Charles Arthur Floyd. He was a famous bank robber in the 1920s and 1930s, known for burning people’s mortgage paperwork during his robberies.

“King of Cowboys”

Legend has it Tom Mix, an American western lm actor, pulled up in his Rolls Royce and stepped out in his cowboy out t and a large white Stetson. He said he had come for some of that famous fried chicken Half-a-Hill was known for.

The main bedroom features two sky lights and plenty of natural light.

The Sapps installed a door to match the original at the front entrance.

DESIGN AWARDS

LOOKING GLASS

Not your typical mudroom, this space includes special touches like a stained glass window. Read more on p. 64.

Photo by Jeremy Mason McGraw, Global Image Creations

DESIGN AWARDS PART TWO

417 Home’s 2023 Design Awards continue with two winning projects from Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home. One brings the outdoors in with a bold green refresh, another turns a mudroom into a utility-forward space that doesn't scrimp on the style.

WRITTEN BY JAMIE THOMAS

BEST USE OF COLOR

RAFORD DRIVE

What was previously a sunroom cordoned o by glass doors is now a striking green oasis complemented by the outdoor surroundings seen through wall-spanning windows. “You always had to walk around the doors and it was very limiting,” says Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home, who designed the Best Use of Color winning renovation. “I said to the owner, ‘Why don’t we remove all of these doors and just make this a huge opening?’”

DESIGN AWARDS

The space, says Taylor, was a newer addition to the property that had been converted into a sunroom. Taylor aimed to make the room feel like more of a natural t with the rest of the property. “The homeowner has very good taste,” says Taylor. “She and I worked together and came up with this color palette that would pop with [the rest of the home].” To create this pop, a black and white window covering was used to contrast with the new bright green paint that was partially inspired by the refreshing greenery outside the windows.

Finding the right kind of green was a challenge that required some extra work to look and feel right. “We tried four or ve di erent colors and just couldn’t get the brightness right,” Taylor says. When they found the right shade of green, the brightness was achieved by painting it in multiple layers with a high gloss enamel paint and staining between layers, according to Taylor.

“We ended up with this color, which is I believe Alligator Alley,” Taylor says. “It’s just a beautiful, bright green. And then the high gloss just made it even more amazing.”

The fresh, bright green walls are further accentuated by the vaulted ceiling and golden light xture. “We wanted to highlight [the vaulted ceiling] with color and have a little bit of glamor,” says Taylor. “Not like a traditional sunroom.”

Project Goal

To open up a sunroom and make it feel more a part of the surrounding interior while making the most of the view. Find the complete resource listing online at 417mag.com

Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw, Global Image Creations

Winning Designer Nathan Taylor, Obelisk Home

 GREEN AND GOLD

Bright, fresh green and cream colors inspired by the outdoors mixed with touches of gold give this space a sense of style and grandeur.

DESIGN AWARDS

BEST MUDROOM STATE HIGHWAY NN

If your mudroom is a mess that you dread walking through when you come back from an outdoor adventure, you might want to look to this redesign by Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home for some inspiration.

This space was designed for an extremely active family, in Taylor’s words, who wanted utility to be top-of-mind from the beginning. “They do lots of sports,” says Taylor. “Soccer, baseball and they also do a lot of bike riding as a family.”

With so many outdoor activities on the family’s itinerary, they also have a lot of gear, according to Taylor. Bikes, boots and bags were just part of the problem when it came to storage and utility—the family also needed to be able to charge batteries for various pieces of electrical equipment. “We planned it so that inside every locker there are outlets to plug in anything that needs charged,” says Taylor. These outlets were all designed in a way that would keep them out of sight, along with battery organizers and even a dog gate that are all recessed and hidden when not in use. “That happened before everything was started and before the cabinets went

KEEPING THINGS CONTAINED

Members of this active family have spaces where they can store everything they need for the outdoors, along with ports for charging devices.

Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw, Global Image Creations

in,” says Taylor of the dog gate. “I came up with the idea, between me and the homeowner, and we had to recess the back of [a] cabinet slightly so that we create this pocket and make it not visible. It’s one of their favorite features of the room.”

Even with the focus on utility, Taylor still found opportunities for air—including a stained glass window that came with the property and was previously in the basement. “When they bought the home there was a wine cellar,” says Taylor. “[The family] doesn’t drink, so the idea came that we could incorporate that into this space so when you walk down the hallway it isn’t just all cabinets.”

Project Goal

The goal of this project was to create a functional mudroom that avoids clutter for a very active family, even with all their equipment and some energetic dogs.

Find the complete resource listing online at 417mag.com

Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw, Global Image Creations

 SPACE SAVERS er thing has its place in this storage space all unified by an elegant design that’s a far cry from what you might associate with a typical mudroom.

Winning Designer Nathan Taylor, Obelisk Home

HANDBOOK

IN THE MOOD

Achieve

Photo by Emily Lawrence Photography

A MODERN TWIST

Unleashing creativity and timelessness for a funky and modern mid-century bathroom design.

WRITTEN BY ANGELA RECHTFERTIG

Envisioning a new design for a space can be challenging for homeowners. Fortunately, Madison Reese, a designer from Rock Solid Renovations, has a few tricks up her sleeve when it comes to remodeling. “When walking into a home or individual space for the rst time, it is easy for me to visualize the potential,” she says. “It also helps to work in a drafting program where I can create realistic renderings. That helps me and the client gure out the best direction for everything involved, down to the type of hardware we are using.”

To redesign any client’s space, Reese rst needs to understand their vision. In this project, she combined the client’s love for mid-century design with the existing fun pops of color in their home. Working from scratch, she had the opportunity to get cre-

ative with nishes and layouts to improve functionality. “I took both those elements and ran with it!”

Reese describes the bathroom as having a wonky layout, but this provided her with a blank canvas to start with. “When working with old-school spaces I love the opportunity to get creative not only with the nishes but with the layout,” she says.

The clients were eager to begin from scratch and revamp the space to enhance its functionality, so she began to plan. “After reworking the layout, I studied mid-century bathrooms along with other modern bathrooms where they got creative with simple tiles but bold installation methods,” she says.

Once the research was completed, it was time to move on to the renovations. She focused on enhancing the spatial elements of the bathroom. “Creating a focal wall in the shower with an adjoining

Photo courtesy Madison Rees

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large tile band that continued behind the oating vanity helped keep the bathroom visually one big space,” she says. “It is easy for showers to feel like their own individual room, which I wanted to avoid for this project.”

Lining the shower with black retro tiles and the wall with brown tiles meant that Reese needed to incorporate modern elements into the bathroom to keep the design balanced. She did this by using matte black plumbing xtures and a oating vanity cabinet. “Overall, I like to have a timeless and classic foundation, then incorporate transitional or modern pieces to freshen up the design,” she says. “We went more minimal with this space so the colors and materials could really shine.”

Reese shares that the main thing to avoid when redesigning a space is doing what everyone else is doing. She encourages people to look at each space uniquely. “There are so many di erent directions you can go with for the design of your home,” she says. “Don't get hung up on something you saw online. It can hold you back from being able to do something even better for your home. Be unique and stay true to your own style!”

Photo courtesy Madison Rees

A TIMELESS FOUNDATION

Achieve a mid-century look for your bathroom with matte plumbing fi tures and a oating anit cabinet.

TIPS FOR CREATING A MOODY BEDROOM

A moody and dramatic bedroom is a new trend for people looking for something unique. These are just a few tips to successfully give your room a dramatic makeover.

WRITTEN BY MADELEINE RICE

If you are looking to spice up your bedroom, the dramatic look is the way to go. Sara Fink with Fink Robbins Interiors gives tips and tricks on the perfect way to add drama to your bedroom. “What I love about a dramatic bedroom, especially this room, is that it feels more warm and cozy,” says Fink.

Create a Dramatic Space

Everyone was on the same page throughout the process of creating the bedroom. According to Fink, the room originally was mostly white and

gray. This made the room too bright and did not give it a relaxing feel. Fink had designed this client’s bathroom a few years prior to designing their bedroom. The bathroom had canvases with rich colors, which was mostly the inspiration for the bedroom. From this, they decided to paint the walls black and took inspiration from other black bedrooms to successfully achieve their vision.

Make the Room Cohesive

It is important to pick the right decorations and accents to match the wall colors. Fink used furni-

Fink

can add instant drama to a space by incorporating black, green and gold. "Black adds more depth, green goes with everything and gold is always a great accent color,” she says.

ture that her client already had before and painted some of it. She replaced the bed, but kept the old headboard and painted it black. She also kept the same dresser but added gold hardware to complement the black. The oral wallpaper helped brighten up the room. Fink says she got the inspiration for the wallpaper from canvases in her client’s bathroom.

Consider Color

Painting the walls black might sound scary to some. Fink says there are certain aspects to brighten up a dark room. Natural lighting is key to having enough light for darker walls. If you don’t have enough natural light but still want a dramatic feel, plenty of arti cial lighting works great. This room in particular has a white stone replace and white trim to accent the black and brighten up the room.

Additional Tips

The key to a dramatic bedroom is a warmer paint color, but only if the bedroom can handle

Photo by Emily Lawrence Photography

DRAMA QUEEN

Robbins Interiors owner Sara Fink says you

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GUIDING LIGHT

Fink recommends balancing out the addition of the darker colors ith plent of natural and artificial light to brighten up dark walls and decor.

TOUCHES OF GOLD

Adding gold and black tones is an easy way to give our bedroom a dramatic air. or this space ink incorporated pieces her client already had but opted to paint them black and add gold hardware.

it. Adding in some black or gold tones is great for people that just want a little touch of moody without changing their entire bedroom. If you can’t splurge on many accessories, having larger pieces always helps the room feel less empty. A unique part of the bedroom that Fink added was live plants. She recommends this as another way to help brighten up the room.

Photos by Emily Lawrence Photography

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PAELLA PARTY

Tasty eats have become a beloved tradition for Melissa Turpin and Paul Mudd, who host an annual paella-centric party for co-workers and friends.

WRITTEN BY JO JOLLIFF

Each year since 2015, Melissa Turpin and Paul Mudd host their annual Paella Party, which has become an annual tradition employees and friends of Unique Tile have come to look forward to. The parties rst got their start when one of their representatives from Spain said, “Forget pasta, you need to try paella,” and taught the others how to make the dish. This started the ongoing tradition of paella parties, where Mudd spends the day preparing the dish, which he refers to as Spain’s version of pasta. To make the paella, they invested in a paella pan, which cooks over a bon-

re and uses tasty proteins with a variety of vegetables, seasoning and rice that serves over 20 people.

Everyone from employees and customers to friends and family attend the event, but those who work at Unique Tile get to enjoy the leftovers come Monday, that is if there are any. Despite how many the dish serves, it often goes quick. Regardless, they get to spend the evening cooking, enjoying food together and ultimately, enjoying one another’s company. “Hanging out with everyone is so nice, and paella is the perfect way to feed a mass group of people without breaking the bank,” Turpin says.