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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2018 EDITOR

Rachel Murphy | RMurphy@LifestylePubs.com PUBLISHER

Aaron Blair | Aaron.Blair@lifestylepubs.com

Photo by Christopher T. Murphy

Made with Love LOVE. That's what many of our thoughts turn to in the month of February. There are

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Mike Maddox | Mike.Maddox@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Peggy Parolin, Matt Smithmier

the naysayers, of course, those that chalk Valentine's Day up as a commercial holiday

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

started by Hallmark. And maybe there is a bit of that, but I, for one, choose to see it as a

Joel Schneider, Chris Campbell

reason to celebrate. And for our February issue, we will find those in the Northland that show their love in tangible ways by creating something to share with their neighbors.

I'm lucky to call Brock and Erica Schulte my friends so when I started thinking of a sweetheart cocktail, I knew there was no one better to ask. Their concoction, "We'll Always Have Paris of the Plains," is the perfect drink to set the mood--complex, effervescent, and light. You can find the recipe in our Hops & Vine department.

Jessica and Ryan Mead are making their mark with a curated storefront, Tyler Kingston Mercantile, in the up and coming Armour Road corridor. While Ryan uses his hands to create his masterpieces, Jessica uses her eyes to spot the trends that we will all want in our homes. Together, they've created a storefront that is as hip as it is diverse.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF SALES OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR EDITORIAL MANAGER EDITORIAL AD MANAGER AD COORDINATORS

Although many of our featured makers deal in the tangible, Ann Lachowitzer and her team at St. Charles Borromeo Academy are making scholars out of children. With the school's recent

LAYOUT DESIGNERS

shift to a classical model, they are fording into new and old territory as they go back to basics to create a firm learning foundation. Read their phoenix from the ashes story on page 26.

There's a whole lot of love going around the Northland these days and I'm excited to bring it to you. We had a lot of fun working on this issue so let me know what you liked!

PUBLISHER SUPPORT EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTANT APPLICATION ARCHITECT WEB DEVELOPERS

Steven Schowengerdt Matthew Perry DeLand Shore Brad Broockerd Sara Minor Janeane Thompson Nicolette Martin Victoria Perry Lindsey Howard Chad Jensen Cyndi Harrington Alicia Huff Adella Wrisinger Jessica Soetaert Cyndi King Dana Rudolph Emily Stout Hailey Stepanek Melanie Carlisle Randa Makeen Michael O’Connell Scott Lavigne

I love getting feedback from our readers. In the meantime, here's a journalistic hug to all of you as we enjoy this Valentine's Day together.

Mwah!

Rachel Murphy, Editor RMurphy@LifestylePubs.com

ALABAMA | ARIZONA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | FLORIDA | GEORGIA | IDAHO ILLINOIS | KANSAS | MARYLAND | MICHIGAN | MINNESOTA | MISSOURI | MONTANA NEVADA | NORTH CAROLINA | OHIO | OKLAHOMA | OREGON | SOUTH CAROLINA

Correction: In our January issue, we mistakenly misspelled Kevin Trimble's name in our headline for his holiday party. We regret the error.

ON THE COVER Brock and Erica Schulte whip up a little love song in a glass devoted to Kansas City, the Paris of the Plains. Check out the recipe on page 18.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2018

FEATURES 18 We’ll Always Have Paris of the Plains A sweetheart of a cocktail to delight your Valentine

26 St. Charles Borromeo Academy Discendo discimus--teachers and students go back to basics

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36 Tyler Kingston Mercantile The Meads bring an eye for style to North Kansas City

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Hops & Vine

22 Giving Back 32 Hot Spot 36 Locally Owned 40 Realty Report 42 DIY 46 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Parting Thoughts

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1. Brennan and Debbie Tucker and Amy and Ryan Powell | 2. Cheryl Givens, Greg Personelli, and Cory Miller | 3. The Nigro Brothers encouraging Michael Artman and Debbie Horne during the Live Auction | 4. Daniel Marx, Jason Webb, Jason Boman and Ryan McDonough | 5. Tamim and Jill Mehr, Entertainer Kathleen Madigan, Barbara and Tommy Taylor | 6. Stand Up for Synergy Emcee Fox 4 Anchor Nicole DiAntonio | 7. Julie Denney, Jennifer Short, Jamie Cummings and Stephanie Smith | 8. Mike and Brigitte Dunn and Cheryl and Gregg Givens

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Champagne and Chocolate 2017 Supporters of Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care gathered at the gorgeous home of Honorary Co-Chairs Jen and Erik Becker to raise funds for those in need. Proceeds support the clinic’s mission of providing healthcare services to all, including the medi-

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SYNERGY SERVICES ANNOUNCES NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Synergy Services is pleased to announce Jennifer Hurst has joined the staff as the agency’s new director of development. She brings with her more than 10 years of fundraising experience for non-profits and has the unique perspective of having direct service experience as well.

Hurst has worked with an array of impressive local service agencies. She came to Synergy from The Bodine family

FIRST BABY OF 2018!

North Kansas City Hospital welcomed its first

Cornerstones of Care where she served as Senior Donor Relations Manager. Prior to her work with Cornerstones, she gained valuable experience and insight in multiple capacities at Newhouse and Gillis.

baby of 2018 at 12:09 a.m. on 1-1-18. She is the first

In her new role as Synergy’s director of develop-

baby born in the Northland for 2018! Baby girl Jade

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Bodine was born at 12:09 a.m. weighing 7lbs 1oz

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and measuring 21” long to parents, April and Jared

to Synergy’s mission to overcome family violence.

Bodine. Big sister Reese is 19 months old, and the family lives in Kansas City, MO. Even though it was

Hurst is married and a proud mom to two children. She resides with her family in Independence.

a few days before her due date, Jade was ready to make an entrance. She was born within an hour of her mother’s arrival at the hospital!

“We think she came into this world with a bang, being the first baby, and we’re excited to get to know her and see who she is,” April says. She added, “Definitely the funnest New Year we’ve had!”

DEVELOPMENTAL YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL ENROLLMENT OPEN Gladstone Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts has opened enrollment for its Spring Youth Flag Football League. This eight-week program offers instruction in the fundamentals of flag football and organized team participation for boys and girls of various skill levels in the first through eighth grade. The games focus on learning, sportsmanship and fun.

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This youth program offers participants the

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tragedy and has applied for custody.

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Kansas City Celebrity Chef Jasper Mirabile Jr. and his wife Lisa donated food, along with Lisa Brotheron, Tyler Widener, Chad Tillman, Cindy Dobbins and Liz Handlen. The Kansas City and the menu included homemade biscuits and donuts, eggs benedict and beef tenderloin; prime rib; and more.

More than $4,500 has been raised with the brunch proceeds and donations on a GoFundMe page: GoFundMe.com/ pumgrq-charity-brunch.

SUMMIT GRILL OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO THE HEIGHTS AT LINDEN SQUARE DEVELOPMENT Restauranteurs of the Year, Andy Lock and Domhnall Molloy announce the expansion of Summit Grill into Gladstone’s newest mixed-use development

in

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Gladstone.

Summit Grill will occupy the newly renovated 10,000 square foot space located on the ground-level of the Heights at Linden Square mixed-use apartment building located at 601 NE 70th St. in Gladstone, Missouri.

Summit Grill’s soon-to-be third and largest location serves as the anchor tenant in creating a vibrant downtown in Gladstone with an up-and-coming mixed-use

project

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The Gladstone location will seat up to 300 guests with an option for outdoor dining and is expected to open late summer of 2018.

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HOPS & VINE

We’ll Always Have

Paris of the Plains ARTICLE RACHEL MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER

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BROCK AND ERICA SCHULTE ARE A POWER COUPLE. He is the bar director and cocktail whisperer at the newest Country Club Plaza institution, The Monarch Bar. She represents Kansas City's own favorite spirits producer, J. Rieger & Co. Together, they have a full life and loving family, making the most of all that the Kansas City area has to offer. We begged for a tipple from the couple and they delivered. The balanced botanical notes of the gin complement the cinnamon spice with a tart, refreshing, and effervescent finish from the rosé. It's the perfect beginning to a romantic Valentine's Day tryst.

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GIVING BACK

team smile ARTICLE PEGGY PAROLIN | PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER AND PROVIDED

Team Smile founder Dr. William Busch and Team Smile Executive Director John McCarthy Photo by Joel Schneider

HARNESSING THE POWER OF SPORTS TO PRODUCE A HEALTHY SMILE NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A DEDICATED DENTIST AND A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE WHEN THEY JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT DENTAL DISEASE AMONG UNDERSERVED YOUTH. The results can be far-reaching. Ask the participants in TeamSmile.

TeamSmile originated from the combined efforts of William Busch, D.D.S. of North Kansas City Dental, and Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt in response to a national news story about a young boy in Maryland dying from an untreated tooth abscess.

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The story compelled Busch to take action.

He enlisted the aid of Colquitt, whose mother was a dental assistant, to create a program in alliance with professional sports teams to provide area children with free dental care.

That program became known as TeamSmile.

For

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“Overall health begins with the mouth," Colquitt says. "You can’t choose your smile. For many of these kids, dental work changes their lives.

If you can improve someone’s appearance, they’re going to be more confident, more likely to try new things and more likely to succeed.

There’s a lot of power in a healthy smile.”

“A healthy smile impacts getting a job and even meeting a life partner," adds Busch. "A smile can affect a child socially and academically. We want to give every child the opportunity to be the best they can be. TeamSmile enables us to do that.”

Twelve years after what began as a single health event with the Chiefs, the program has expanded nationally to other NFL, NHL, NBA, PGA and MLB teams. To date, TeamSmile has impacted more than 25,000 children through 150 programs, offering $15 million worth of free dental care and oral hygiene education.

“In 2017, we successfully ran 19 programs through partnerships with NFL, MLB, and MLS teams,” says TeamSmile Executive Director John McCarthy. "Through our CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK

(CON TI N U ED)

Team Smile dentists work on one of their newest fans in a memorable setting--a professional sports arena.

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outreach, we provided free dental care to almost 4000 children. Three of those 19 programs included KC teams: the Chiefs, the Royals, and Sporting KC. In 2018, we have commitments for 23-28 plans including the Super Bowl.”

“There are a lot of dental clinics and medical clinics,” observes McCarthy, “What’s unique about this experience is it’s held at a major sports arena or stadium. There are professional athletes, coaches, team mascots, cheerleaders, face painters, and more. It’s more like a dental tailgate.

We provide the dental treatment needed while creating a lifetime experience for these children.

Coming to these stadiums is a cool thing in and of itself; it takes the fear out of going to the dentist. Here they go home with the dental work and education and walk away feeling

“A healthy smile impacts getting a job and even meeting a life partner,” adds Busch. “A smile can affect a child socially and academically. We want to give every child the opportunity to be the best they can be. TeamSmile enables us to do that.”

great. The dental aspect of the visit lasts an hour, but the experience lasts a lifetime.”

Busch, the consistent driving force behind TeamSmile, says, “There are about 10 most memorable life events a child can put his finger on at any one time. I want this visit to the dentist to be one of them. These kids will always remember Travis Kelsey, Alex Smith, and Dustin talking to them about dentistry. No matter what kind of story the player has about dentistry, the kids will listen and remember.”

TeamSmile can treat up to 300 children at each dental screening. The visit includes X-rays and dental treatment followed by oral education and a fluoride varnish treatment. Participants are referrals from Boys and Girls Clubs, homeless shelters, community liaisons, and schools.

Each event requires 14-16,000 pounds of equipment and supplies. A semi-truck wrapped in the TeamSmie logo transports the equipment. Onsite volunteers include 15-20 dentists, a similar number of dental hygienists, and assistants, as well as volunteers from Henry Schein, who set up the equipment and handle any equipment problems.

Every child leaves TeamSmile with a toothbrush, Colgate toothpaste, and dental floss, says McCarthy. “While that may seem trivial to some, to these children, it’s everything. Some children comment they have a toothbrush, but ‘my sister, brother and I all share it.’ We give them extra bags to take home.”

All agree they walk away from each event knowing they’ve made a difference in the community.

“Walking away, aside from being exhausted,“ shares Busch, who serves as lead dentist at all the events, "is a feeling of accomplishment and giving back to the community. We use the power of sports to make it memorable. I always say, 'Smiles warm the heart, sports inspire the spirit and together, change lives.’”

TeamSmile is a perfect example of this.

For more information on Team Smile or to donate or volunteer, visit TeamSmile.org.

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ST. CHARLES BORROMEO ACADEMY DISCENDO DISCIMUS--TEACHERS AND STUDENTS GO BACK TO BASICS

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Artifacts from the Diocese of St. Joseph are now on display, prompting students to ask questions and learn about their faith.

HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE

Lachowitzer sees results both in student

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO ACADEMY?

receptivity and enrollment.

That's the question that was on the mind of Principal Ann Lachowitzer three years ago, as

HISTORIA VITAE MAGISTRA

she took over the helm of a school that had

History is life's teacher

a long history in the community but flagging

Walk into a classroom at St. Charles

admissions. The school, which was originally

Borromeo, and you'll be struck by the calm

founded in 1949 and once boasted enroll-

environment, if such a thing is possible. That

ment numbering in the 900s, had fallen victim

calm feeling is intentional. Colors are kept

to a storm of disparate but relevant reasons

muted, and the environment in each room is

for decreased attendance. The bottom line

intentionally focused on creating an incubator

was looming--something had to change, or

space. Instead of smart boards and iPads,

Borromeo Academy would have to close its

kids write on whiteboards and in composi-

doors due to lack of funding and attendance.

tion books. The classical model is decidedly

In a world of rapidly changing technol-

and intentionally low tech. While some tech-

ogy, increasingly competitive college stan-

nology is used for special lessons, the over-

dards, and always noisier home lives, the

whelming feeling is that paper is still king.

educators at St. Charles Borromeo decided

Each age group has their curriculum

to go back to basics--all the way back. The

that focuses on liberal arts including math,

heart and soul of their rebirth lie within

natural history (science), history, grammar,

returning to the classical model of educa-

literature, Latin, music, and religious studies.

tion, one focused on the Trivium--grammar,

Students learn to write in cursive from the

logic, and rhetoric. While this may seem like

beginnings of their education, a skill that has

heady stuff for your average kindergartener,

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“We are training students to be learners. We want kids to think, to answer long questions. On our tests, we don’t do multiple choice. Instead, we do short answer or essay questions with a few true/false,” says Lachowitzer.

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Third grade teacher Stacey Bresette finds new ways to go back to basics with her students.

been scientifically proven to benefit working memory and the synchronicity of left and right brain functions.

When I walked into a classroom on a balmy January day with Lachowitzer, students all rose and greeted her by name. She greeted them in Latin, and they responded in kind. In composition books, they kept track of lessons in history, science, and grammar. A quick look at a textbook reveals something more akin to a novel, with historical events told in story form, involving children instead of summarizing the facts and figures. And judging by the excitement in the students' eyes, this sort of curriculum is working.

"Kids learn best by hearing stories, parables if you will. That's why Jesus used them in the Bible. They work," says Lachowitzer.

"We are training students to be learners. We want kids to think, to answer long questions. On our tests, we don't do multiple choice.

Instead, we do short answer or essay questions with a few true/ false," says Lachowitzer.

NON SCHOLAE, SED VITAE DISCIMUS We learn not for school, but for life It's not just the students that are enjoying a different approach to learning. The teachers at St. Charles Borromeo Academy are also revitalized. Sherri Asta has taught for nearly 20 years but says that the new approach has reignited her interests and pushed her to find new and inventive ways to bring her students into lessons. As we spoke, she was messaging a friend in Denmark to find primary sources for a unit on Vikings. Clearly, the classical model is pushing even the educators further than they've gone before.

And it seems to be working. Since the announcement of the curriculum change, the school gained 40 students with more coming in all the time. Lachowitzer says that parents want to make sure they are prepared from high school, and cementing the basics is helping them to do just that.

As part of the Diocese of St. Joseph, St. Charles Borromeo Academy is one of six elementary schools in the Northland. However, it is the only school that has chosen to pursue the classical model for its students. As the excitement for the model grows, Lachowitzer says that the commitment to personalized teaching will remain intact.

"We won't return to the days where 900 students walked through these halls. We want to keep small class sizes and turn out amazing scholars. I want to have a waiting list for each class. I want St. Charles Borromeo Academy to be a destination for those that value education and the fostering of valued citizens," she says.

As St. Charles Borromeo Academy continues to focus on the building blocks of education based in logic and reasoning, they seem to be doing just that.

For more information about the classical model of education or St. Charles Borromeo Academy, visit StCharlesKCSchool.weconnect.com.

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Do you know what it means to miss new orleans When that's where you left your heart And there's one thing more i miss the one i care for More more than i miss new orleans LOUIS ARMSTRONG MAY HAVE GROWLED THOSE WORDS BACK IN THE 50S, BUT MANY KANSAS CITIANS UNDERSTAND JUST A BIT OF WHAT HE WAS SAYING. Chef Anita Moore certainly does, and her 10-monthold baby, Smithville's Soiree New Orleans Bistro is a testament to that. Although born and raised in Kansas City, her roots are in the south, and after many visits back to Louisiana, she fell in love with the cuisine. Years later, Soiree was born.

Soiree New Orleans Bistro could easily be classified as a 'cajun' or 'creole' joint, but that would be too pat of a descriptor.

Moore has taken the classics--po' boys, red beans and rice, jambalaya, and given them the respect they deserve and a little side of KC love when needed. If you're looking for a freshly fried oyster, Soiree is the place, along with crawfish, frog legs, alligator and catfish, all available in the towering Soiree Bayou basket. Warning: do not attempt to eat this alone. It will defeat you.

Don't miss out on some of the standout dishes, located on the appetizer menu.

The deep-fried deviled eggs are practically a meal on their own, filled with pimento cheese, deep fried and then topped with pulled pork, remoulade, and pickled onion.

And for another hit of creole greatness, don't miss the boudin balls. Although far from the traditional texture of boudin sausage, these fist-sized balls are comprised of pork shoulder boiled down with the holy trinity and jalapeno, then finely chopped and mixed with rice, then fried in crispy, crunchy cornmeal breading. The resulting dish is smoky, savory, and oh-so-indulgent, topped with spicy remoulade sauce.

And don't worry, dessert lovers. The dessert menu features everyone's favorite beignets alongside a caramel dipping sauce, as well as other options like a sweet potato cheesecake parfait. You may not need to go back to New Orleans. Smithville is so much closer.

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LOCALLY OWNED

tyler kingston mercantile THE MEADS BRING AN EYE FOR STYLE TO NORTH KANSAS CITY ARTICLE MATT SMITHMIER | PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER

Jessica Mead curates an eclectic mix of goods while husband, Ryan, builds unique pieces of furniture.

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THE 7-FOOT CACTUS BEHIND THE

to find key chains with kitschy sayings or

CASH REGISTER CATCHES YOUR EYE

handmade brass jewelry.

FIRST (SADLY, IT’S NOT FOR SALE), BUT

Mead said it’s all part of the evolution of

THE COMPETITION FOR YOUR ATTEN-

the business, which first began in 2011. Back

TION REMAINS FIERCE INSIDE TYLER

then, Ryan was making furniture and selling

KINGSTON MERCANTILE.

it through an Etsy page. But as demand

“We’re just finding cool stuff and bringing

picked up, he pushed pause on his day job

it in—a curated collection of a little bit of just

so he could devote more time to the side

everything that we love.”

business. One year later, Jessica quit her job

Jessica Mead owns the store in North

as well to help out.

Kansas City with her husband, Ryan, and

The two focused on furniture for the fol-

admits the couple doesn’t have a strategic

lowing four years, much of it designed for

master plan of the type of goods they stock.

retail store clients (such as garment racks

Instead, they just rely on instinct.

and shelving). Working out of a downtown

“Really, it’s just anything that catches our eye,” she says. “Cool stuff.”

studio/workshop, they opened on First Friday weekends while word of mouth

That’s about as good as a descriptor as

grew. In April 2017, they decided to take the

any for the collection of furniture and home

leap and open their first retail store at 422

goods you’ll find on the various shelves and

Armour Road.

tables. Adjacent to the mid-century style

The new store is on the way to their down-

club chairs you might notice the collection of

town studio from their Northland home, and

vintage maps. Atop the industrial side table

Mead says the energy of the area made it an

made from reclaimed barn wood you’re likely

easy choice.

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“The location is so great,” she says. “And we love the kind of rebirth that’s happening in North Kansas City, with all of the fun new breweries, restaurants and just cool stuff that’s opening.”

The store sells a variety of handmade furniture built

by Ryan, including one of their best-sellers, a mid-century hickory hexagon side table. Many of his pieces prominently feature reclaimed wood, salvaged from barns or other buildings across Missouri and Kansas.

While many items for sale aren’t locally made, Tyler Kingston does feature the work of a number of local artists and sellers, including some live-edge furniture by a fellow North Kansas City craftsman, stained glass sun catchers, vintage men’s clothing from Cable and Company, and Kansas City-themed prints from local designer Ryan Hubbard.

In addition to choosing what artists to partner with, Jessica can also be found out and about on Mondays and Tuesdays picking vintage goods to add to the store’s selection. While many of the pieces could fall into an industrial or mid-century modern category, she says it’s more about finding those pieces that reflect their character—whether they’re decades old or brand new.

“It’s really just paying attention to trends, colors that are coming out, things we personally like,” she says.

“We’re loving brass fixtures and brass everything, so we’re stocking a lot of brass coming up in the spring.”

With three employees on the team, Jessica and Ryan also rent out their downtown studio for photo shoots and just recently wrapped up a large project for Lee Jeans, building tables and shelving and providing vintage goods for the company’s denim lab.

The couple hopes to eventually add a second retail location and further expand their furniture options. But for now, Mead says the store is in a good place, and they’re excited about the potential.

“Everyone we work with, from the city to our landlord to the people who live here, have been so welcoming, and just easy to work with,” she says. “It’s been awesome.”

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT

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NORTHLAND

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SOLD PRICE

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$595,749

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Staley Farms

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Highlands of Weatherby

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200

4

3.2

97

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221

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$549,000

$545,000

99

107

4

4.1

Tiffany Greens

$534,000

$534,000

100

5

4.1

Copperleaf

$529,977

$522,000

98

108

5

4.1

Woodneath Farms

$525,000

$518,000

99

38

5

3

Briarcliff West

$450,000

$435,000

97

14

4

3.1

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$463,500

$430,000

93

238

3

3

Embassy Park

$440,000

$425,000

97

71

4

3.1

Thousand Oaks

$429,500

$425,000

99

90

4

3

The Preserve at Tiffany Woods

$423,500

$420,000

99

68

4

3.1

Riverstone

$379,250

$379,250

100

4

3.1

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2. To roll by hand, flour a clean work surface. Vigorously roll dough to a very thin circle and roll constantly with even pressure as it stretches for several minutes until as thin as possible, almost translucent.

3. To cut by hand, lightly fold sheets one at a time into thirds and cut to desired thickness. Recipe from MarthaStewart.com.

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1/2 cup heavy cream 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup cocoa powder, for dusting WHAT YOU DO

1. Bring the cream to just a simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Pour the cream over the chocolate in a bowl and let stand about 10 minutes to melt the chocolate. Add the vanilla, stir until smooth and set aside to cool for 1 hour at room temperature.

2. Beat chocolate at medium speed until thick and light-colored. Spread over the bottom of a baking dish, smooth and refrigerate 2 hours until firm.

3. Pour cocoa powder onto a deep plate or shallow bowl, and using a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, scoop out balls of chocolate. Roll in cocoa powder until coated and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Recipe from FoodNetwork.com.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Sonnet 116 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove.

O no! it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wand'ring bark, Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.

Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come; Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom.

If this be error and upon me prov'd, I never writ, nor no man ever lov'd.

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