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Letter from the Editor NOW THAT FALL IS ALMOST HERE AND SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION WE WELCOME BACK FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, BACKYARD BONFIRES AND PATIO HANGS, FALL RECIPES (YES PLEASE!), and for my family, cross country season. This school year brought on some big transitions for my family. Our oldest left for his first year of college, one moved up to high school and our youngest moved up to middle school. As cliché as it sounds, time really does fly by so fast. I’m learning to slow down and savor these day-to-day moments with my kids because
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they will be gone before I know it. With the changing of seasons comes a time for a closet refresh. I love sweater and jeans weather and the cozy attire that ushers in fall. September is our Fashion issue, and we wanted to share some fall looks with you from several area boutiques around the city. We also included a quick list of some of our favorite locally owned boutiques, so be sure to check that out in the Local Experiences article. Lastly, I wanted to encourage all of you to look for ways this month to bless a stranger, even if it is as small as an affirming compliment or paying for a drive thru order behind you in line or supporting a small shop that could use the business. There is
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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2021
FEATURES 18 Fall Fashion for him and her Spruce up your fall closet
28 Bull Creek Distillery Enjoy one of the best patios in town
36 Teen Fashion Finds Beauty from within
42 Prairiebrooke Arts Bringing Dynamic Designs and
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KANSAS CITY FASHION WEEK COMING TO OVERLAND PARK Kansas City Fashion Week, now a partner of the Council of Fashion Designers of Amercia (CFDA), is excited to be inviting our supporters back to the in-person, high-end fashion runway shows that we all love! This September 18th - 25th, join us for an all-new KCFW runway experience like you've never seen, partnering with long-time supporter Oak Park Mall as the location of this season's runway events. Visit www. kcfashionweek.com for details.
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STYLE FALL IS GIVING US ALL THE FEELS FOR FASHION, FAMILY, AND A LITTLE RELAXATION. Whether you are looking to refresh your closet with some local boutique finds, gather the family for a unique photo shoot, or unplug for a pamper-friendly experience, we have you covered.
RELAX AND UNWIND + Bijin, meaning “great beauty” in Japanese, provides spa services and a wide range of hair treatments and services. 6960 Mission Lane Prairie Village, KS + Monarch Skin Rejuvenation Center specializes in chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, hydro facials, medical facials, microdermabrasion, skin tightening, BBL and more. 4801 W 135th St, Leawood, KS 66224 Leawood, KS + Enjoy a day of pampering at Sopra and enjoy luxurious spa treatments, facials, massages, a mani/pedi, hair treatments and more 4030 w. 83rd St Prairie Village, KS + The Woodhouse Day Spa is known for approachable luxury and offers over 60 spa experiences. 4431 West 119th Street Leawood, KS + Salon & Spa De Crist boosts a pristine atmosphere, multiple spa services and the perfect day trip for a girls day out. 200 SW 3rd St Lees Summit, MO 14
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GREAT FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT LOCATIONS + Powell Gardens is a perfect spot for portraits that boosts natural backgrounds and unique scenic landscapes. 1609 NW US HWY 50 Kingsville, MO + The Crossroads has a clean, modern-urban edge with great backdrops and a cool vibe. 1009 Central St Kansas City, MO + Shawnee Mission Park is full of lots of different spots such as the wildflower pastures, pond, and wooden bridges. 7900 Renner Road Shawnee, KS + The Country Club Plaza has a plethora of unique corridors, stairs, fountains, and vibrant, architectural diversity. 4706 Broadway Boulevard Kansas City, MO + Unity Village is a unique venue that includes stunning grounds, old histor-
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LOCAL FASHION FINDS + Clairvaux has a unique offering of emerging and heritage designers in the categories of ready to wear, shoes, handbags, gifts and accessories. 2710 West 53rd Street Fairway, KS + ULAH is entering a new phase—LUNA by ULAH is a new destination for ready-to-wear women’s clothing, gifts, accessories, and home accents. 4707 Rainbow Blvd Westwood, KS + Dear Society brings you a curated collection of modern and vintage women's clothing featuring minimal yet timeless apparel and accessories. + Fine Folk 4504 State Line Road Kansas City, KS + At Houndstooth, expect luxury handmade suits completely stitched by hand and choose from over 600 fabric choices from venerated mills throughout England and Italy.
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F A L L F A S H I O N F I N D S PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES
AS
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FROM HOT SUMMER DAYS TO A MORE TEMPERATE CLIMATE, IT’S TIME TO PULL OUT SOME OF OUR COZY FALL SWEATERS, JEANS, AND THAT FAVORITE PAIR OF BOOTS. We found some of the latest fall trends at local boutiques in Kansas City.
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Jacket - Kate, KC RIvermarket Sweater vest - Lady Bye, Brookside Blouse - Lady Bye, Brookside denim - Lady Bye, Brookside sunglasses - Eyestyle Optics
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on her: Dress - Clairvaux, Fairway, KS Jewelry - Taylor and Tessier, Alysa Rene Boutique, Park Place, Leawood on him: Wardrobe provided by Ulah Apparel & Lifestyle
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Wardrobe - Ulah Apparel and LIfestyle, Westwood Sunglasses - Eyestyle Optics, Overland Park
Wardrobe - Ulah Apparel and Lifestyle, Westwood Sunglasses - Eyestyle Optics, Overland Park Leather duffle bag - Bed Stu, Alysa Rene, Park Place
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sage green maxi dress - Lady Bye Brookside Jewelry - Julie Zancanelli, Alysa Rene Boutique, Park Place, Leawood on him: wardrobe - Ulah Apparel and Lifestyle
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Suede Poncho - Peaches Vintage Collective, Kansas City, MO Jewelry - Julie Zancanelli
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CREDITS: Photographer: Janie Jones Stylist: Amani Skalacki Makeup Artist: Caro Benitez, Caro Benitez Makeup Studio Hair Stylist: Lance Davis, Chevaux on Main Styling Assistant: Madison O’Connor VIdeo: Jerame Gray, Full Tank Studios Male Model: Vincent Sung, Voices& Female Model: Kyrie Killen, Voices& To see behind the scenes video of the fall fashion shoot please go to Instagram: @leawood_lifestyle @jjohnsoncountylifestyle Shoot Location: Farmstrong Flower Farm @farmstrongflowers or visit farmstrongflowers.com
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ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES
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THE BEST PATIO AROUND CAN BE FOUND ON THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF JOHNSON COUNTY AT BULL CREEK DISTILLERY IN SPRING HILL, KANSAS. Find breathtaking views, outdoor live entertainment and a full restaurant and bar with extensive patio seating where they serve their premium Bull Creek Bourbon that gave birth to the business and started it all. Their hardy American Oak three year rye bourbon that’s 90 proof is said to blow the socks off any seasoned bourbon drinker and is creek running through the property. Dwaine Hood is the director of operations at Bull Creek Distillery.
“Our most popular appetizer is our Bull Creek Balls, which are handmade cream cheese and jalapeño deep fried balls. If you’re looking for an entree, I would encourage you to try our Bull
“Our business was created with one dream in
Creek Philly—it’s our take on a classic sandwich
mind: to be a destination venue where all individ-
kicked up a notch with bacon, jalapeños and
uals can come and escape the daily grind of life,”
cream cheese. To finish it off, I would recommend
Hood says. “When you step through our doors,
our table side s’mores, which are sure to take you
we want you to feel as if you are at a resort. From
back to your childhood.
the venue itself to our amazing team members,
“In terms of drinks I would recommend our
we make it our mission to provide this experience
Mama’s Lemonade, which features our very own
to every customer.”
Bull Creek Lemon Vodka, lemonade, soda water
The menu and atmosphere make this dream
and strawberry puree or one of my personal
a reality with its bistro style menu comprised of
favorites, the Southern Belle that’s made with
upscale pub food and drinks.
bourbon, lemonade, tea and peach Schnapps. We are in the works of expanding our spirits line to include a new whiskey and are partnering with a very special figure in the Kansas City market to release a limited small batch bourbon in the next few months.” The Bowery is their rustic elegant event venue conveniently connected to Bull Creek Distillery. This is an ideal location for both indoor and outdoor weddings, corporate events and private parties of all sizes. They offer customizable decor as well as bar and food accommodations based on personal style and event type. “We are a very family-friendly and energetic location,” says Owner Mike Denny. “We have an amazing outdoor section of our venue where we host live music every Thursday, Friday and Sunday throughout the summer. We like to joke that we have it all, so if there is something you want we probably offer it.”
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Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy their live music, yard games, dancing and more. To see their complete events lineup, including their most popular Halloween and New Year’s events, visit their Facebook page at Bull Creek Distillery. For more information, visit bullcreekdistillery.com.
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“W hen you s t ep t h r ou gh ou r door s , we wa nt you t o fe el a s i f you a r e at a r e s or t . Fr om t he venue it s el f t o ou r a m a z i n g t ea m mem b er s , we m a ke it ou r m i s sion t o pr ov ide t h i s ex p er ienc e t o ever y cu st omer.”
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ARTICLE BRAD ZOLLARS | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES
A FASHION RESET
AS COCO CHANEL ONCE FAMOUSLY SAID, “FASHION FADES, ONLY STYLE REMAINS THE SAME.” Since the beginning of time, fashion trends have been tossed to the wayside, forgotten, deemed unforgivable, only to be dusted off, appreciated, and revered by those who look upon with fresh eyes. These days, those fresh eyes travel to Reset KC, a Buy, Sell, Trade store that specializes in vintage clothing from the ‘80s and ‘90s as well as modern streetwear and sneakers. Want to parlay your attic full of sweet threads
Looking for some unique vintage Chiefs gear to roll into Arrowhead
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new Jordan 1’s or Travis Scott’s that sold out online in a blink? No matter your vintage, streetwear or sneaker need, Reset KC has you covered. Its bright, Chiefs red façade leads to a modest, well organized space. Racks of vintage tees and jackets to the left, parsed by color and topic. Tiered shelves of sneakers and high-end Streetwear, like offerings from Supreme and Kith, to the right. “Rebels, Harleys, Levi’s” were the totems of Americana that originally drove the love of vintage for co-owner Youssef Amine. Amine met his wife, Ashley, on MySpace during its last gasp of social network fame and soon after left his life in Casablanca, Morocco to join her in Kansas City. Not long after, Reset KC was born. And unlike similar stores located among the towering skyscrapers and lofty markups of NYC or LA, the prices at Reset KC are as approachable as a Midwestern smile. Amine notes that while the CONTINUED >
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bottom line is of course always in view, at the end
And it’s obviously working. Just a few minutes
of the day, “happiness is the goal,” for himself and
after opening for the day, Reset KC was already
his customers. And while Kansas City may not have
crawling with youthful customers poring over the
a national reputation for diverse cultural offerings,
ever-growing sneaker wall and rifling through a rack
locals know how much this city brings to the table.
of vintage Ralph Lauren.
As Amine notes, KC has “the sauce.” To further prove that point, just look to the many
children now actively seek out the same T-shirts,
high-profile customers who have made their way
jeans, jackets and shoes worn by their uncles, aunts
into Reset KC recently, including Chiefs tight end
and parents is a circle of life that nature surely can
and fashion maven, Travis Kelce as well as popu-
appreciate. “Growing up,” Youssef notes, “we as kids
lar Washington D.C. rapper, Wale. For a business
identify with certain aspects of pop culture, and it’s
whose marketing engine is driven by Instagram and
only natural to want a piece of that later in life. That’s
word of mouth, that type of grassroots celebrity
what Reset is all about.”
endorsement goes a long way. “Look, if these guys
So, whether you are looking to relive your glory days
took the time to come to the store, that means we’ve
or just emulate them, find your way over to Westport
got some great stuff. It only makes sense to share
and up your fashion game with Reset KC.
that on Instagram,” Amine points out.
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FROM THE INSIDE OUT PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES
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THE TERM “BEAUTY” IS SOMETHING THAT I’VE CON-
was detained in the exhausting strive to please others. This
SISTENTLY WRESTLED WITH THROUGHOUT MY LIFE. If
commonly occurred in changing my appearance to feel val-
I’m being honest, the idea of beauty had, more often than not,
idated based on the unattainable standards of society. In
caused a mess of negative thoughts to swirl around in my mind.
the pursuit of impossible perfection, I quickly realized that
I often found that I compared myself not only to my peers and
comparison is ultimately the thief of joy. The habit of com-
those around me, but to absolute strangers on social media. My
parison started out by innocently admiring other women
identity was rooted solely in the eyes of society, and my focus
around me, but it shortly turned into jealousy and severe
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scrutiny of myself to the point where I couldn’t admire anyone else’s
says I am, and who He is ultimately creating me to be. He has created
beauty without believing it took away from my own. The truth is,
you so intricately and intentionally—there is so much more to you than
someone else’s beauty does not equate the absence of your own.
your outward appearance. In fact, your outward beauty is the least
In my life, I’ve learned that insecurity stems from not knowing who we are. Society is constantly changing and is utterly impossible to please.
interesting thing about you. I encourage you to be kind to yourself, wear things that make you feel good, and be all you were created to be.
Over the years I’ve learned that God is ultimately consistent and never
From a young age, fashion has always been an outlet for me to
changing. My identity is found in the foundation of who I am, who God
express myself and helped me become more confident in who I am.
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DEFINING BEAUTY (CONTINUED) Zebra print sleeveless top - Kindred, Oak Park Mall Denim - Kindred, Oak Park Mall Belt - Kindred, Oak Park Mall Hat - Kindred, Oak Park Mall Jewelry - Kindred, Oak Park Mall
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If you asked me six years ago if I ever think I’ll join the modeling world, an automatic “no” would come out of my mouth. It was a journey to get to the mental, physical, and emotional state I am in right now. With an overwhelming amount of family support, practicing self-development techniques daily, and becoming involved with the disabled community, self-love came Although my fashion sense has evolved over the years (thank good-
and ultimately changed my trajectory. I acknowledged
ness), my favorite pair of olive green vintage overalls, a good thrifted
the lack of representation in the media of this margin-
crewneck, and plenty of accessories has never failed to make me feel
alized community, and I wanted to change that for US
confident in myself. I will forever stay loyal to my beloved staple neu-
to be seen. Because if I can show a disabled child that
tral pieces, however I’m absolutely loving the bright 70’s/80’s inspired
we can exist and take up space in these places, then
trends currently taking over the fashion world in my generation!
I’ve fulfilled my purpose in this world.
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ARTICLE LISA MOYER PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES
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Prairiebrooke Arts
“P ra i r iebrooke a r t consu lta nts develop v isua l ly compel l i ng
col lect ions that create eye-level i nterest a nd i nspi re a cohesive aesthet ic th roug hout a ny g iven room or bu i ld i ng.”
PRAIRIEBROOKE HAS BEEN THE ART RESOURCE FOR
With employees, clients and visitors front-of-mind, the Prairiebrooke
KANSAS CITY HOMES SINCE 1990, BUT ITS TALENTS
team expertly weaves interior design principles with your brand
AREN’T RESERVED FOR JUST RESIDENCES. For more than
identity to achieve a look that’s both appealing and functional.
30 years, its team of consultants has curated gorgeous collec-
Prairiebrooke has partnered with many of the area’s top busi-
tions for corporate offices, multifamily projects and healthcare
nesses to enhance the look of their spaces through artwork. You’ll
spaces across the metro.
find their signature touch around town in high-visibility projects
Megan Hoban, president & owner of Prairiebrooke, not only
like Meadowbrook at The Kessler, Meadowbrook Inn and Verbena.
has a passion for art—it’s in her blood. She began designing
Prairiebrooke’s team is responsible for the exquisite lobbies and
artscapes for corporate environments alongside her mother,
community spaces for City Place, Waterside and other signature
Prairiebrooke founder and namesake, Brooke Morehead. With
Block Multifamily Group projects, as well as AdventHealth.
decades of experience under her belt, Hoban has mastered the
With a vast collection of original works and custom giclees, as
art of creating extraordinary public spaces, all through well-
well as in-house custom framing facilities, Prairiebrooke’s assets
placed and thoughtfully selected art.
make it unique from all other art consultants. Hoban’s discern-
Working throughout the healthcare, hospitality, multifamily
ment for distinction maximizes each project budget and activates
and corporate industries, Prairiebrooke art consultants develop
key spaces with cohesive collections. Whether fulfilling a project
visually compelling collections that create eye-level interest and
with one piece or 200, the Prairiebrooke team handles the pro-
inspire a cohesive aesthetic throughout any given room or building.
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T he pa ndem ic made us a l l appreciat ive of the
spaces where we spend ou r t i me. I nstead of
buy i ng f i l ler ‘th i ngs’ f rom big box stores,
we have seen a huge
t rend towa rd pu rchasi ng q ua l it y a nd i ntent iona l
possessions that tel l ou r stor ies,” Hoba n sa id.
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“The pandemic made us all appreciative of the
When planning a design for a corporate space, Hoban rec-
spaces where we spend our time. Instead of buying
ommends starting with art, both in budget and concept.
filler ‘things’ from big box stores, we have seen a huge
Dynamic designs don’t just happen by accident—they’re
trend toward purchasing quality and intentional pos-
expertly crafted from start to finish.
sessions that tell our stories,” Hoban said. “Businesses
Prairiebrooke’s award-winning gallery in Downtown
are no different. As employees return to work, they’ll be
Overland Park is home to a renowned collection by artists
looking for environments that reflect the same kind of
from around the corner and across the world. There, you’ll
thoughtful integration.”
find thousands of square feet, filled with stunning pieces,
Outside of the obvious visual benefit, artwork has the
designer framing and knowledgeable staff. Drop by for an
ability to improve employee productivity and has been
in-person consultation or visit pbartsconsulting.com for
proven to provide healing comfort in healthcare settings.
more information on its corporate services.
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“Dy na m ic designs don’t just happen by accident—they’re ex per tly cra f ted f rom sta r t to f i n ish.”
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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
JOHNSON COUNTY
LIST PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/LIST
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
INDIAN HILLS
$1,395,000
$2,375,000
96%
19
4
4.3
MISSION HILLS
$2,095,000
$2,095,000
100%
194
6
4.1
MILLS FARM
$1,999,999
$2,000,000
100%
1
6
6.2
HALLBROOK FARMS
$1,775,000
$1,708,000
96%
9
5
5.2
INDIAN HILLS
$1,850,000
$1,700,000
91%
41
3
4.2
CHARLEMAGNE MANOR
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
100%
1
7
6.1
HALLBROOK FARMS
$1,749,500
$1,600,000
91%
64
5
5.2
MILLS FARM
$1,600,000
$1,575,000
98%
96
5
6.1
TUSCANY RESERVE
$1,599,999
$1,550,000
96%
117
4
4.2
MILLS FARM
$1,425,000
$1,450,000
101%
2
7
6.2
Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers. STATISTICS from 06/01/2021 TO 06/30/2021. * DOM=Days on Market
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RENOVATE & REFINE
styling
interior
ARTICLE LEANN PARKER
HAVE YOU EVER PIECED TOGETHER AN OUTFIT FOR A SPE-
To get started on styling a vignette, first
CIAL EVENT OR PLACED A COLLECTION OF ITEMS ON A SHELF
decide on the space you’ll place it. It could
AND THEN STOOD BACK AND FOUND THAT THE PIECES YOU
be an empty shelf, bedside table, or coffee
PULLED TOGETHER TOTALLY WORKED OR COMPLETELY DID
table. Next, collect a few of your very favor-
NOT WORK? I used to think that I either needed a whole lot of tal-
ite things that could be styled there. These
ent or a bit of luck when it came to styling something beautifully.
objects could be a few books, a vase with
Turns out, there is no talent or luck about it at all. It all starts with a
flowers, a candle, a small clock, a plant, a few
math formula. This formula is known as The Golden Ratio of 1.618.
apples, the list is endless Now that you have
Discovered in the ancient world by mathematicians, this pattern can
your space and objects to style, it’s time to
be found all over in the world of nature. This ratio creates patterns
assemble your vignette.
that can be found on the spines of a pinecone, seeds on a sunflower head, spirals on seashell, even the human form, to name only a few.
GET IN LINE! {Where to place objects}
And our eyes love to see it. Why our eye likes this particular pat-
In grid form, the Golden Ratio shows
tern may remain a mystery but how to achieve it is no mystery at
designers exactly where to place the most
all. Fashion designers, interior designers, architects, photographers
important objects in the composition
and artists have all been using this formula for centuries in order to
for the greatest visual appeal. Known as
achieve visually appealing compositions. And so can you!
Phi, this grid splits the space that you’re working with into thirds vertically and hor-
LET’S MAKE A VIGNETTE!
izontally. To apply to your vignette, place
In interior styling, a vignette is a small, curated collection of objects
the most important objects on the correla-
grouped together to create a smaller picture within a larger space in
tion grid lines. Even better, on the points
a room. Chances are, at some point you’ve put together a vignette
where the lines intersect. This will be more
without knowing it was one. What makes the difference between a
appealing to the eye then if the important
purposefully styled vignette and a cluttered collection is all in the
objects are in the center of the frame or far
composition. The composition is most appealing when this amazing
to the sides.
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FOLLOW THE FLOWERS {How many objects to use} In number form, the Golden Ratio helps us to know how many items to use when styling a vignette. This form is known as the Fibonacci Sequence (0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, etc.). The sequence grows as it adds together the prior two numbers to get a new number (for example, 3+5=8 and 5+8=13, etc) and repeats. Amazingly, all the numbers that you achieve by doing this are the exact same numbers of petals that are found on flowers. How amazing is that! To apply to styling a vignette, choose a number in the Fibonacci Sequence for the number of items you will use to style. Typically 3 or 5 objects work great for small vignettes. STEP DOWN OR TRIANGLE {What shape to create} The eye loves to see odd numbers. Odd numbers stop our brain from categorizing items into pairs which are less visually interesting. When styling a vignette, build a triangle shape of 3 points with the objects you are styling. To achieve this, vary the heights of objects to make a stepping down effect. If your items are of similar height then use books or a small object to lift one higher so that it appears taller than the others. To start, place the tallest piece in the back, medium piece in front and slightly to the side of the tall piece, then the smallest piece in front to create a stepping down effect. The Golden Triangle has angles of 72 and 36 degrees but any triangle here will do! LAYERS UPON LAYERS {How to place objects} Avoid straight lines when styling a vignette. Three objects placed side by side is far less interesting than if they are slightly overlapped (literally or visually). Layer objects in order to give them a sense of belonging together, as random of a collection as they may be. Layering can also be achieved by mixing textures (woven basket, shiny glass and organic leaf). TO MIX OR TO MATCH {How to choose objects} Decide ahead of time if your vignette will be a mixture of items or a single themed collection. If you’re mixing (such as using a vase, a plant, and a candle) then make sure your objects all have a commonality either of color, texture or form. If you’re going with matched items (such as all white candles) then take extra care to use odd numbers and varying heights for visual interest. I hope you have fun creating your vignette and share them with me over on IG @silvertoothhome. You can also visit me at my new website at www.silvertoothhome.com. I’m excited for you to check it out and learn more with me there!
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