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DECEMBER 2018

Season 'Tis the

GIFT GIVING GUIDE HOLIDAY PUNCH RECIPES

STEPS OF FAITH GIVES BACK

LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Jane Preuss | jane.preuss@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Angela Broockerd | angela.broockerd@lifestylepubs.com PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR

Letter from the Editor THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US, AND AS THE FESTIVITIES APPROACH, ALL OF THE WARM FEELINGS AND MEMORIES THAT I HOLD DEAR FROM CHRISTMAS’S PAST COME RUSHING TO MIND. This is most definitely my favorite time of year, and for many reasons. I love the traditions and the beauty of the season and

Paul Versluis | paul.versluis@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Angela Broockerd, Kaite Stover, Allison Swan, Adriane Taylor, CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Janie Jones, Paul Versluis, Jeni Lewis, Cameron Gee, Jason Domingues, Barkley

watching my kids experience the wonder of the holidays as I once did.

This time of year brings back a flood of memories of my grandmother and all she did to make this season special. Christmas was by far her favorite holiday, in which she hosted all 60 people in our family each year at her home. Although she has since passed, the atmosphere she created and the love that she shared through all she did to make the holidays special still lives on in all of our hearts. She truly blessed all of us with lasting memories of Christmas Eve night shared with family, and all of us are carrying on many of the traditions she started with our own families.

I was given a few of her Christmas decorations after she passed, and every year when I pull them out of storage, it evokes strong emotions of being back in her home on Christmas Eve. My favorite holiday item that I got from her is the brass electric candles that once glowed in her front windows to greet us as we came to her door. It always looked magical to me, and as I put them in my window each year, I get that familiar feeling I felt every time we pulled up to her house on Christmas Eve. As simple as those candles are, they represent the feelings of love, contentment and holiday spirit to me.

I am grateful for the family I have to celebrate the holidays with and dearly miss the ones who have gone on. There are so many people alone during this season, and it only takes a little bit of effort to make someone feel loved or thought of during this time. Our city is a city full of people who love to give. If you don’t have a local resource or organization that you are already plugged into, look in your neighborhood for someone who spends the holidays alone. There are so many ways to bless those around us during this season.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018

FEATURES 14 Steps of Faith Billy Brimblecom shares how giving back transformed a life-changing illness from tragedy to triumph.

22 Holiday Gift Giving Guide Gifts for everyone on your list

28 Holiday Punch Bowls Creating a family holiday punch tradition with Cordial Craft

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42 Holiday Decor Trends With Megan Gensky Interiors

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Giving Back

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Realty Report

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Botanical Brewfest 2018 October 13th was the fifth annual Botanical Brewfest at the beautiful Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. It was a fun filled evening with over 100 craft beers, delicious food, games, bands, and good times. The Botanical Brewfest is a fundraiser to support the Train Garden at the Arboretum.

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GOOD TIMES

The Pathway To Hope Gala The Pathway To Hope Gala held their NIght of Hope, Thursday, October 11th, 2018 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center. Friends from Johnson County and the whole Metro area came together to Ignite a Passion for Mental Health and raise funds for Pathway To Hope, who is closing the holes in the mental health safety net.

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GRANITE GARAGE FLOORS CELEBRATES MILESTONE Granite Garage Floors celebrated a milestone of installing One Million square feet of professionally installed epoxy coating systems recently. The locally-owned, Prairie Village-based business was founded nine years ago with a goal to provide a dependable, permanent & industrial-strength coating that protects and beautifies residential garage, basement and commercial flooring. For more information, visit GraniteGarageFloors.com or call 913-752-9906.

SHAKE SHACK PLANS TO OPEN AT TOWN CENTER Shake Shack is planning its first location in Kansas at Town Center Plaza in Leawood. Shake Shack is described as a “modern day roadside burger stand.” In a statement, Andrew McCaughan, vice president of development at Shake Shack, said: “We are always in search of distinctive community gathering places. Town Center Plaza is a bustling retail destination to bring our modern roadside burger stand. We’re thrilled to open in Leawood and provide the local community a fun place for to gather with family and friends.” Shake Shack is planning a summer 2019 opening.

Visit LeawoodChamber.org for more information.

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As the holiday season approaches, Toner Jewelers wants to give back to their charity of choice, Pets for Vets. 100% of the money raised goes directly towards pairing military veterans with shelter animals. Donations will be accepted in store and are also welcome online at PetsforVets.com/donate.

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Steps of Faith ARTICLE ADRIANE TAYLOR

FOR BILLY BRIMBLECOM MUSIC HAS BEEN

band’s creative energy was in full force. The promise

AN ESSENTIAL PIECE OF HIS EXISTENCE. It

of touring the world was on the horizon. Blackpool

has become a melody played on a continuous

Lights had played its first show, and a week later they

loop — giving him comfort during personal storms,

found out that Brimblecom had cancer. Immediately,

opening doors that seemed perilous, and providing

the tone changed from hopeful to terrified. Once he

him with an irreplaceable tool that has helped him

learned the treatment plan, he compared it to get-

to live out his wildest dreams.

ting a prison sentence. His first reaction was, “What an

am I going to do to get through this?” He recognized

Enneagram Number Seven, a personality type that

that he had to remain optimistic and have resilience

exudes an open-minded enthusiasm. Often creative,

marching forward through the fire, but he also

multi-talented, and extroverted, Number Sevens attack

wanted to get through it as quickly as possible. He

life with an exuberance that thrives on adventure and

knew he was dealing with 9-12 months of chemo-

relationships. At the core of his character is his love of

therapy, one week on and two weeks off. He knew

music. Brimblecom has spent a large part of his life

he would endure intense surgery on his leg which

perfecting his craft as a drummer and wanted nothing

would lead to amputation. He knew that he would be

more than to build his life around that passion.

sidelined from the band, but he also knew he would

Billy

Brimblecom

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himself

as

In 1999 he was involved in a car accident on a

find a way through it. Following that crucial doctor’s

snow-packed highway. He remembers waking up to

visit, Brimblecom remembers getting in the car with

commotion and cold air and his feet pinned against

his mother and telling her, “You know I’m not going

the door of his small truck. It would take the Jaws

to die, right? The rest? We will figure it out.”

of Life to remove him. Miraculously, he survived

Figuring it out would become an understatement.

the wreck with only cuts, bruises, and a compres-

Brimblecom remained steadfast in his musical pas-

sion fracture on his vertebrae. It would be several

sion. He continued to play the drums after his sur-

months before he would begin to be plagued by a

gery and following his first prosthesis which came in

pain in his left ankle so intense it would keep him up

October of 2005. By spring of 2006 he was back on

at night. At first the pain was identified as residual

stage and touring with his band. Along the way he

nerve damage, and Brimblecom’s visits to the doctor

met Allison, the woman he would eventually marry.

became commonplace. It was not until 2005 follow-

In true optimist’s form, life’s tune had begun to move

ing an ultrasound that a true diagnosis was made

from melancholy to joyful, and in 2009 the couple

— Ewing’s Sarcoma. Accompanying this diagnosis

moved to Nashville so that Brimblecom could tap

was the realization that the doctors had to remove

into other musical opportunities. Here, he was able

the cancer and everything it touched, or in reality,

to link up with other musicians, perform with bands,

lose the leg and save the life.

and tour. The young couple also started their family.

At this time Brimblecom was an active musi-

In February of 2013, during an appointment with

cian with a brand new original rock band named

his prosthetist, his life would change once again in

Blackpool Lights. It was an exciting time, and the

the form of a request. He was asked if he would talk CONTINUED >

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Thundergong 2017 | Photo by Cameron Gee

Steps of Faith

Photo by Jason Domingues

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Thundergong 2018 | Photo by Barkley

to a new patient who was experiencing a sense of

as the executive director, the foundation has helped

loss that comes after an amputation. He thanked

200 people since its inception. Today, Steps of Faith

God that he was able to speak that language to

operates in the Kansas City area and hopes to help

him and to let him know that it was going to get

someone in a new city each month.

better. He knew then he wanted to make this his

Last November Steps of Faith hosted its

job. Brimblecom was enthusiastic about the idea of

second annual star-studded fundraising event,

being the bridge between amputees and patients,

Thundergong. This community affair is the brain-

but he was hoping for something that would keep

child of Brimblecom and long-time friend Jason

him connected to people and not behind a desk.

Sudeikis and is a mix of comedic bits, magic, danc-

As if his steps were truly ordered, Steps of Faith fell

ing, and, of course, music. This year’s totals have

from the sky and into his lap.

surpassed $300,000. Brimblecom is in awe of the

As defined by the website, Steps of Faith is a

generosity. It is further testimony that music does

public charity dedicated to providing prosthetic

more than provide a soundtrack. It can transform

care, hope, and comfort to amputees needing

suffering into something wonderful.

financial support. They help both the uninsured

“It is a dream and such a tremendous gift,”

and underinsured amputees by getting them the

Brimblecom says, “a very humbling thing. Steps

prosthetic limbs, both arms and legs, that they need.

of Faith and now our Thundergong event are the

They restore mobility and restore possibilities. It is

culmination of all that I’ve been through, and at

Brimblecom’s mission not to turn anyone away, and

this point, I wouldn't change a thing!”

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REALTY REPORT

LEAWOOD

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

OTHER

$3,499,950

$3,171,718

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5

5.2

6.2

TUSCANY RESERVE

$1,575,000

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HALLBROOK

$1,295,000

$1,240,000

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LEAWOOD

$1,195,000

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5

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HALLBROOK

$1,095,000

$930,000

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3.1

VILLAGE AT IRON HORSE

$740,000

$720,000

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3

3.1

5.1

SADDLEWOOD

$725,000

$685,000

138

5

4.2

6.1

LEAWOOD ESTATES

$649,500

$639,000

56

4

2.1

4.1

CAMDEN WOODS

$599,000

$600,000

10

6

4.1

3.2

WHITEHORSE

$579,000

$579,000

8

4

5.2

4.1

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HOLIDAY punch

bowls

CREATING A FAMILY HOLIDAY PUNCH TRADITION WITH CORDIAL CRAFT

THE HOLIDAYS GRANT US WITH A UNIQUE OPPOR-

Once you have added your ingre-

TUNITY TO BRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY TOGETHER.

dients, stir with a few chunks of

If your family is anything like mine, gathering around the

ice vigorously to chill and mix all of

dinner table to share a meal and a few cocktails is a revered

your ingredients.

tradition. Being the only person in my family with a cocktail background, I am constantly playing barkeeper when

Use large ice to keep your punch

I would much rather be relaxing and enjoying one of my

cold longer and minimize dilu-

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or just use whatever medium sized

quickly blossomed into a tradition of its own.

Tupperware you have lying around the

Punch, although commonly thought of as non-alcoholic, was one of the first iterations of what would become the

house. Bonus points if you freeze fruit or herbs into the cubes.

modern cocktail. British sailors created punch to make strong spirits more potable, but they quickly became an aristocratic luxury. The recipes almost always combine four main components: strong, sweet, sour and spice.

Garnishes can add spice, aromatics and aesthetics. Get creative with them and personalize each bowl.

What started as a ploy to avoid bartending at all of my family gatherings has now become something that

For small or large gatherings Cordial

everyone looks forward to. We try different punch recipes

Craft Cocktail Co. is always willing to

every year and sometimes have three or four different

lend a helping hand. We can help with

punches on the table at a time. Since settling in Kansas

eight-person cocktail classes as well

City, I haven’t always been able to make it home for the

as 500-person corporate events. Our

holidays. Luckily, FaceTime and the ease of the recipes

extensive seasonal cocktail menu and

keeps our tradition alive.

affordable pricing will ensure your holi-

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think, and you don't need to be a cocktail expert by any means. It's easy to find really ornate bowls these days at thrift stores or First Fridays. If you can't find one, you can easily put your concoctions in a large pitcher or beverage dispenser. I like to keep the recipes as simple as possible, but I do have a few hints that seem to make a huge difference.

ARTICLE BRANDON BURKE | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

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ROSEMARY PALOMA INGREDIENTS + 10 oz. Repasado tequila + 4 oz. lime juice + 4 oz. grapefruit juice + 4 oz. rosemary agave nectar + 1 pinch of salt + top with club soda + garnish with rosemary and grapefruit + For rosemary agave nectar: + 1 cup water + 1 cup agave nectar + 4-5 rosemary sprigs DIRECTIONS + simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes

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FIG & THYME GIN & TONIC INGREDIENTS + 10 oz. fig & thyme infused gin + 20 oz. high quality tonic water (we like Fever Tree) + 10 dashes of aromatic bitters + 1/2 lime, squeezed and discarded + garnish with thyme sprig and mulling spices + For fig & thyme gin infusion: + 1 bottle dry gin + 2 cups fresh sliced figs + 6 thyme sprigs DIRECTIONS + place ingredients in a glass jar and let sit for 3-4 days + remove fig and thyme

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POMEGR ANATE MOSCOW MULE INGREDIENTS + 10 oz. vodka + 3 oz. cranberry juice + 3 oz. pomegranate juice + 14 oz. ginger beer + juice from one large lime + 10 dashes of citrus bitters DIRECTIONS + garnish with cranberries and mint bouquets

To learn more about Cordial Craft, Visit CordialCraft.com or contact Alyssa at alyssa@cordialcraft.com.

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ACCESSORIZE YOUR GIFT

PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

ARTIST’S PALETTE

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LEAWOOD IS HOME TO PAPER SOURCE, A PAPERIE AND GIFT RETAILER OFFERING A CURATED SELECTION OF FINE PAPERS. Their unique and exclusive artwork for their paper are masterfully designed by a team of five women. This year to commemorate their 35th anniversary, they brought back two prints from their archives, the Candy Cane and Polar Bear designs.

They suggest topping gifts with ornaments, smaller gifts and other stocking stuffer items to help add interest and dimension to the presentation.

“We like to think of each gift as though we are dressing it for a holiday party. The wrap “outfit” is often just as exciting as what is inside,” - Tommy Witzofsky.

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Paper Source is committed to finding the most eco-friendly option available. Almost all of their wrapping paper is made from 100% recycled content— while also giving customers the best quality paper available in an eco-option. These papers are a great weight and hold up very well when wrapping.

“We have so much fun with our customers throughout Leawood and the surrounding areas. We have so many regulars that have become friendly faces over the years,” says Witzofsky. “We are always ready to help our guests put their wrap looks together. Paper Source even offers demos and a gift wrap class if you want some extra help in learning how to perfectly wrap your gifts this season.”

Paper Source has two convenient locations. Visit the Town Center Plaza & Crossing location at 4541 W 119th Street in Leawood, or the Country Club Plaza store at 621 W 48th Street.

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ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN

MUSIC :

A REFLE C TION OF LIFE

LEAWOOD CONCERT PIANIST PLAYS AROUND THE THE WORLD

DR. REENA BERGER NATENBERG IS A CONCERT PIA-

“I then moved to Boston where I studied for the master’s

NIST AND PROFESSOR OF PIANO AT PITTSBURG STATE

degree in piano performance at the famed New England

UNIVERSITY WHO IS KNOWN BOTH LOCALLY AND

Conservatory. I studied with Patricia Zander, a great spe-

AROUND THE WORLD FOR HER MUSICAL TALENT. She

cialist in the French School of Piano Playing. I learned so

knew from a very early age that music would be her life, with

much from her about sound production and getting the

her successful career starting at the age of 4.

right musical color and texture. I also participated in cham-

“I came from a family that loved music,” says Natenberg. “My

ber music and ensemble playing there. After that, I returned

father played clarinet and my mother played the piano. I started

to Montreal for my doctorate of musical arts degree at the

music at the age of four, by chance! I grew up in Montreal,

University of Montreal. I had the opportunity to study with

Quebec, where most young children would start their piano

the great piano guru, Marc Durand—he understood piano

study with nuns. My mother took my sister, who was 7 years

playing like no one else! From him, I learned a lot about

old to meet the piano teacher, Sister Gabrellina, and start

musical structure and shaping the music.

lessons. When Sister Gabrellina learned that my sister was 7,

“At the New England Conservatory, I taught piano as

she said, “She’s too old to start piano lessons.” Imagine that,

an assistant to the piano department. At the University of

at 7-years-old…too old! She then looked at me, was told I was

Montreal, I taught piano as an adjunct instructor. I also realized

4 years old, and said, ‘I’ll start with her.’ I continued with Sister

a passion for teaching piano at these times. Upon graduation,

Gabrellina until age 10. After that, I took piano at the McGill

I was offered the position of piano professor at Pittsburg State

Conservatory of Music in Montreal with the Czech teacher

University in Kansas. My career is balanced by teaching and

Dagmar Rydlo, and then the renowned Dorothy Morton, all the

performing. My students have had great success in piano

while performing in recitals and competitions with success.

competitions, performances and some have even acquired

“At 16, I spent the summer at the Orford Arts Center Music Academy in Quebec. That was a big turning point for me. I met some very young musical superstars from around the world and was so inspired by their level and accomplishment. I absolutely knew at that point that I wanted to be a musical performer.

university teaching positions themselves.”

Natenberg has dedicated her life to music because it means so much to her and touches her soul.

“Music is life, it’s love, it’s emotion, it’s passion! It’s a mirror to life. It has been my constant companion through my life journey.

“College study followed. I enrolled at the Rubin Academy

Music can say what words can and say all that words can’t. It is

of Music (now called the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music)

just air, “sonorous air,” as the musician Daniel Barenboim termed

of Tel Aviv University in Israel, a country I was always fasci-

it, and yet, so powerful and moving. Music is miraculous. I realize

nated by, and met the celebrated Russian pedagogue, Viktor

that more and more each and every day. I love all that music

Dervianko who had formerly taught at the Gnessin Institute

can express and how it can express it. I love expressing my own

in Moscow. I remained there for four years studying with

ideas, thoughts and emotions through the music and sharing

Dervianko, earning my bachelor of music degree in piano

these emotions, love and excitement for music with others.”

performance and winning the university piano competition upon graduation. It was a good way to end!

Her passion has given her the opportunity to travel and play all over the world.

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“I have been fortunate to perform in Asia in such countries as China, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia and Thailand; in the South American countries of Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador; in Europe; and throughout North America. My favorite place to play was Carnegie Hall in January 2013—that probably represented the height of my career, the place at which every classical musician aspires to play. Performing “the Rhapsodie in Blue” by George Gershwin with the South East Kansas Symphony in October 2013 was also a super emotional experience as that was the first concert my twin sons heard me play in.”

Natenberg’s music has evolved over the years, growing with her and reflecting her own personal experiences.

“My music has become more personal, expressive and meaningful. I am always searching for new colors, sounds, shapes, textures, phrasings and new means of expression. I feel that my musical performing has increased in its dimensions and depth over the years. The more I learn and grow, the more dimensions there are. There are so many wonderful opportunities to keep learning and growing by living life fully, by studying music of various composers, by learning to play different musical styles and through teaching and collaborating with other artists. I keep discovering more angles and the infinite possibilities for expression of this art. It never ceases to amaze me. It is such a rich life of endless opportunity and variety.”

To hear Natenberg play, visit ReenaBergernatenberg.com.

For more information, you can reach her directly at reenarb@yahoo.com or rnatenberg@pittstate.edu.

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Toddies and Tomes CURL UP WITH A GREAT READ THIS WINTER ARTICLE KAITE STOVER WITH WINTER'S EARLY ONSET THIS YEAR, THERE'S NOTHING TO DO BUT CURL UP IN A COZY CORNER AND GET LOST IN A BOOK. Here are a few recent releases that will hopefully get you through until spring. And what make a solo session with a book even better? A cocktail. Whip up a Louisburg Toddy and enjoy the cold.

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HEAVY: AN AMERICAN MEMOIR KIESE LAYMON

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TANGERINE CHRISTINE MANGAN

Two college roommates reunite in the exotic city of Tangiers. Is it happy coincidence or fore-

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15-year-old Clara Stahlbaum has her future perfectly planned: marry the hand-

ONE DAY IN DECEMBER

some pianist, Johann Kahler, and enjoy

JOSIE SILVER

Clara receives a mysterious and magical

a life full of music. That changes when nutcracker. Whisked away to his world of

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One wintery evening as her bus pulls up to the

beautiful palaces, fickle fairies, enormous

next stop, Laurie spots a man she’s never met

rats, and a prince, Clara must face a

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MEGAN MOSIER IS THE DESIGNER BEHIND MEGAN GENSKY INTERIORS. After working for Magnolia in Waco, Texas and winning awards while working for a local builder, she decided it was finally her time to start her own design company. She stays busy during the holiday months setting up clients’ homes and offices for the holiday season.

Besides holiday decorating services, she offers a wide variety of services such as virtual design, new construction design services, renovating, staging and furnishing services.

“My favorite part of helping clients with their decorating is reconnecting with my them each holiday season. They each have a unique style that speaks to their personality and style. It’s so much fun continuing to recreate the decorations that have inspired many memories and traditions for their families,” Megan says.

A plethora of holiday trends exist right now, but Megan says that a lot of vintage styles are coming back such as bottle brush trees, mercury glass ornaments, and retro motifs. “Mercury glass is a beautiful trend right now because it leans towards a timeless look. You can mix in so many different colors but still keep the elegance and class with the texture and look of mercury glass,” Megan says.

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

7-8

10

HOLIDAY LUMINARY WALK

TALK OF THE TOWN'S FIRST ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical

visit

with

Professional

Father

Christmas.

storyteller

Jim

"Two

Crows" Wallen will engage the entire family with tales of holiday traditions around the world in the museum's fes-

Talk of the Town Leawood

tively decorated Tureman Education

Stroll down candlelit trails through

Please join us for an evening of deli-

Center. Be sure to bring your camera

the gardens and woods at the

cious food and cocktails, along with

so you can snap a keepsake photo!

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical

our sponsored raffle! For each sepa-

Gardens' Holiday Luminary Walk.

rate item bring in to the toy drive, you

This major fundraiser features a mile of

will receive one raffle ticket. If you are

candles, holiday lights, live entertain-

a company that would like to donate

ment, Santa Claus, horse-drawn wagon

a raffle prize, call (913) 851-7444.

Gardens 8909 W. 179th St. Overland Park

rides, hot cider around a campfire and mystical Gnome and Fairy Villages.

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Get your picture taken with Santa

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Celebrate the holiday season with the

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Zoo’s furry, feathery and fluffy friends

join us on New Year's Day for the new

.Our gentoo and king penguins will

Hangover Half Marathon and 5K at the

venture outside in the frosty air for a

KC Running Company store at 4760

Penguin March at 11 a.m. See Santa

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dive underwater with our penguins

This casual, fun event features a well

Get to know the experts at The National

at 2 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit

marked, scenic course along the

Museum of Toys and Miniatures

with this festive weekend at the

Indian Creek Parkway Trail and plenty

through this monthly exploration of

Kansas City Zoo!

of post race food and beverages.

MEET THE EXPERTS: THE TOYS OF JERRY SMITH

special topics. Come discover the story behind the museum's special exhibit, Going Places: The Toy Collection of Jerry Smith. Relive Christmases past while exploring the toy trains, airplanes, and automobiles collected by one Kansas City philanthropist. Included with museum admission.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

GATHER I LOVE THE HOLIDAY SEASON—THE SOUND OF BELLS RINGING, THE SCENT OF FIR TREES, THE SIGHT OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS STREWN IN TREES, AND THE TASTE OF THAT SPECIAL MEAL

EAT. DRINK. CELEBRATE. GROW. GIVE. WITH LOCAL LOVE. PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

SHARED WITH CLOSE FRIENDS. But above all, my favorite holiday tradition is the fact we gather in revelry to celebrate family and friendships old and new, and to express our gratitude towards one another.

Happy Holidays from the Leawood Lifestyle team

I hope you are able to celebrate your loved ones, and to express your gratitude for the blessings in your life this holiday season. I also hope you take the opportunity to consider how you will give back, and that you are able to give back. And as this year comes to its conclusion our team has its own gratitude to offer: a big thank you to our readers, advertisers and other supporters who enable us to share these stories and local resources with you.

‘Tis the season of love, laughter and hope! Let us cherish one another and share our gratitude around all of our tables and in our community this holiday season.

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