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DECEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER
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DEAR READERS, WHEW! What a year! If you had told me in December 2019 that
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years, I would have laughed at you. But here we are, staring down the barrel of 2021, and I have to say, I'm excited about a fresh start.
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But before that, we have the holidays, and I don't think I've ever needed them more. Somehow, despite being locked in a house with them for many, many (many)
Aaron Leimkuehler, Ashley Elwell, Janie Jones, Ashley Tebbe
months, I'm really excited to try to create some magic for my kids this month. Hopefully, you are too. In this issue, we get to peek inside the homes of Tracye Betzler, Thorny Creek Market owner, and the Orr family, both of which have created warm, cozy environments to enjoy. We'll also meet the queen of carb, Anita Bible-VanVickle, purveyor of Anita's Famous Rolls. And I've tried them. They're famous for a reason. No matter how you celebrate the holidays, I hope you have a chance just to breathe and take in all that we have withstood this year. There is hope on the horizon, and I can't wait to see what the holidays and a new year will bring.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020
FEATURES 24 A Winter Farmhouse Tracye Betzler's home is ready for the holidays
30 The Scene: The Mercury Room Dazzles Downtown
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34 Flour, Yeast, Milk, Butter, and Love Anita's Famous Rolls have found a home in Kansas City North
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Renovate & Refine
22 Local’s Choice 24 Open House 30 Trend Setter 34 Now Open 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 DIY
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GOOD TIMES 1.
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T-Shotz Grand Opening Celebration On October 13, T-Shotz hosted a VIP event to celebrate their grand opening. Local celebrities attended and Kansas City, MO native and The Voice contestant, Casi Joy, performed. T-Shotz also announced a partnership with TeamSmile, a nonprofit that provides free dental care and oral health education in a unique and special model by using the power of sports.
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SEASONS Greetings &
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GLADSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS AMONG US GROUP PLAY Gladstone Community Center eSports invites
Working with a growing list of Northland schools,
you to join us for a fun filled evening playing the
the Academy trains students with the skills needed
popular game, Among Us, a murder mystery game!
to be productive employees in some of the nation’s
Among Us can be downloaded to your Apple,
fastest growing industries.
Android device or PC. Groups of no more than 10
The KCTA curriculum is structured by industry
people will join an online private game and compete
and led by a combination of professional educa-
to figure out who the impostor is or be the imposter
tors and real world, subject-matter experts. The
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popular game "Among Us". Players must bring their
classes are accomplished through collaboration
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Students can also look forward to finding
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career opportunities rapidly. Many employers in
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non-members. Players must be at least 10 years of age. Masks are required during this program. For more information, check out our website at GladstoneCommunityCenter.com or call us at (816) 423-4200.
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GREAT WOLF LODGE'S SNOWLAND IS BACK Great Wolf Lodge celebrates the most festive time of year with its annual Snowland celebration now through Jan. 3, 2021. As part of its Paw Pledge,
The Parkville Artisan's Studio has been hit hard
Great Wolf Lodge put additional health and safety
by the pandemic. To keep their doors open, owner
protocols into place for this year’s event, so families
Tricia Szasz has turned to the community to raise
can safely soak up the holiday spirit with daily snow
the $4500 needed to cover their basic expenses.
showers in the Grand Lobby, seasonally themed
The fundraiser, hosted on GoFundMe, pledges to donate a dollar of free community art classes for each dollar donated to the fund. At this writing, they had raised nearly $1900 of their $20,000 goal.
crafts, festive stories and songs, and new this year: a Cocoa Trolley. Great Wolf Lodge is committing to raise funds for Make-A-Wish®. Retail outlets will sell Santa Hat
The studio is known in Parkville for their in per-
Wolf Ears with $2 from each sale being donated to
son classes in a variety of mediums, including pot-
Make-A-Wish. The Cocoa Trolley will also offer
tery. They also sell the wares of several local artists,
Make-A-Wish signature cocoa drinks, with a por-
creating an eclectic and welcoming environment
tion of each sale donated to the organization.
for one and all. If you would like to donate, visit
A new “Craft Kit to Go” program will be offered
ParkvilleArtStudio.com or GoFundMe.com and
daily as guests can stop by to pick up a craft to
search for Parkville Art Studio.
complete in-room.
TECH ACADEMY ADDS ADULT STUDENTS The Clay County EDC is moving forward with their Big 4 plan. One of the latest steps involves the KC Tech Academy, which recently opened its workforce training programs to adults.
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During Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 22 - Monday, Dec. 30, there will be a daily lighting of the menorah candle, (excluding Friday), located in the Grand Lobby. For more information on Great Wolf Resorts, visit greatwolf.com.
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GATHER RENOVATE & REFINE
ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY TEBBE
BY THE FIRE COMPLETE HOME CONCEPTS BRINGS WARMTH AND EASE TO THE ORR HOME
THERE’S NOTHING MORE WELCOM-
of gas as well as updating the look of the
ING THAN A CRACKLING FIRE AT THE
fireplace in their living space.
END OF A LONG DAY. But who wants to
After talking with Kenny at Complete
spend the time building a fire and then
Home Concepts, they chose a new facade
cleaning flues? The Drs. Michelle and
for their living room fireplace that better
Robert Orr didn’t, so they reached out to
matched their updated decor. The Orrs
Complete Home Concepts for help with
had recently replaced their flooring with
two of their fireplaces.
grey wood finish ceramic tile so they chose
The Orr’s home is nearly 40 years old and was due for a bit of updating. Their living
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a stone facade with a hint of shimmer that catches the light beautifully.
room had been redone more recently and
In their bedroom, the fireplace hadn’t been
the fireplace converted from gas to wood
used in nearly 30 years, so they replaced the
burning some time back. Now, Bob and
inner workings of that while keeping the
Michelle were ready to go back to the ease
traditional carved wood mantel and facade.
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Both fireplaces were outfitted with new flues and gas inserts, ensuring warmth and ambiance at the flip of a switch. Now, Michelle says that they use both fireplaces all the time, decorating
the
handplaced
stone and cherry wood mantle for the upcoming holidays. “It’s so nice to be able to control the heat. When we had a wood burning fireplace, often CONTINUED >
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people would just have to leave the room after a while because the heat got too intense. Now we can have the fire and still control the heat,” says Michelle. Michelle says that the process of replacing and updating the fireplaces was seamless. “Kenny was always able to answer any of our questions right away. Once all the pieces came in, they started work on a Monday and we were using the fireplaces by Friday. It was that quick,” says Michelle. Now, Michelle says, she enjoys sipping coffee in the mornings in front of the bedroom fire, easiing into the day.
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OPEN HOUSE
A Winter
Fa r m h o u s e
TRACYE BETZLER'S HOME IS READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY AARON LEIMKUEHLER
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TRACY BETZLER NEVER WANTED TO BUILD A HOME—SHE WANTED TO FIND ONE. But lacking a hundred-year-old farmhouse, she decided to create the home of her dreams. “I completely designed it—everything was me, which was very cool. And I was grateful to find a builder that let me use any source that I wanted. I worked with Don Riead from Riead Home Construction,” says Betzler. Designing a home is not a massive stretch for Betzler. Known for her eye for textures and colors, she is the owner of Thorny Creek Market in Smithville. The shop stocks unique decor pieces and boutique clothing for women and children, loose leaf CONTINUED >
Tracye Betzler created the home of her dreams, combining traditional architecture with more unique elements. CityLifestyle.com/Northland
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Designer Cara Massie loves incorporating natural elements such as wood and evergreens to extend your decor past the holidays.
tea, and a collection of paints that harken back to Betzler’s
grandparents’ original marriage license. It’s beautiful and
start in furniture refinishing.
means so much to me,” says Betzler.
Luckily for her, she’s not the only person in her circle
Working from that palette of creams and pinks, she
with an eye for design. Long-time friend and collaborator
used a flocked tree with a Victorian feeling, complete
Cara Massie of Cara Massie Design was thrilled to help
with lace and taffeta ribbon.
her friend make her new home as festive as possible, all
Massie agrees. When creating tablescapes, she loves
while creating a look that could quickly transform after
incorporating heirloom china as a way to honor those that
December 25.
have passed. Layering vintage dishes with new pieces
Together, the two design professionals went wild. Both
offers a way to bring old and new together to create a
women are known for mixing elements to create highly
cohesive palette. Massie also advocates for multiple trees.
personalized design schemes. With plenty of areas to dec-
“I think it’s much easier for people to have a sentimen-
orate, including a wide veranda with comfy seating areas,
tal tree where they can hang their children’s ornaments
the pair were able to stretch their legs. We picked up some
and more personal decorations. That allows you to build
design tricks from both to share with you.
more on color or texture in your designer tree,” she says.
MAKE IT PERSONAL
LOOK BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS
Designer trees are beautiful, but Betzler and Massie both
For some, going to such lengths to decorate for a
advocate for incorporating personal touches to ground
single holiday season may seem exhausting, but Massie
your design.,
says that it shouldn’t be.
“In my office area where I have a tree, I took inspira-
“I really like starting with natural elements like ever-
tion for the color scheme from the wall hanging. It’s my
green or birch wood. Those feel wintery to me, but they CONTINUED >
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A vintage door creates the base for a hanging bed on Betzler’s veranda.
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Lighting is so important around the holidays as days grow shorter and winter stretches on. Massie says that layering in lighting sources can help brighten the decor throughout the winter. “I’m a big fan of adding lots of different styles of lights—candles, twinkle lights, prelit garland. That supplemental light is pretty seasonless, too. It’s so lovely to have little pops of ambient light through January when things feel really dark.” LET YOUR INSPIRATION FLOW Almost anything can inspire you. Betzler, who used to be very involved in the quilting world, has a soft spot for fabrics. “I can definitely build something just on a single fabric swatch!” she says. With cheery plaids mixed in with more shimmer and sheen, she created a homey but not too stodgy look for her kitchen and dining areas. Even the front porch, sheltered from the elements, ties into the theme with plaid pillows and cozy throws on a swinging bed faced against rustic rocking chairs. Add some hot cocoa, and you have the perfect place to watch the snowfall. Both Betzler and Massie are always on the search for the perfect items for their
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THE MERCURY ROOM DAZZLES DOWNTOWN
ITEM DETAILS Gown Gallery - Jovani gold & silver beaded mermaid gown Georgina Herrera Jewelry gold cocktail ring with green crystal accent stone, gold multifaceted chandel
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RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE AT THE MERCURY ROOM LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN
Jewelry by Georgina Herrera
KANSAS CITY. This new high end cocktail bar has it all—sweeping views of the Crossroads, an extensive drink menu and elegant seating, all while under
models and talent in the Kansas City area. I’m also
dreamy starry lights.
the director of model development for Kansas City
The Mercury Room is designed and owned by
Fashion Council, Inc., and the model development
the creators of The Monarch Bar on the Plaza and
coordinator for Kansas City Fashion Week. My cor-
Verdigris in Leawood, David and Noelle Manica.
porate background involved marketing, branding
“I am an architect that designs stadiums and
and sponsorships for the NFL Houston Texans,
arenas around the world,” says David. “My com-
Union Station Kansas City, and American Century
pany has recently completed the design of the new
Investments. Side note: credit for the design of the
Allegiant Stadium for the Raiders in Las Vegas, and
bars rests solely with David—he has the incredible
the Chase Center for the Golden State Warriors in
vision, talent, patience and finances to make these
San Francisco.”
bars a reality for Kansas City. I get to claim credit for
“I’m a professional model signed with agencies
naming them.”
in six different cities around the country including
“I was first motivated to bring The Monarch Bar
Kansas City, St Louis, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los
after traveling internationally for years,” David says.
Angeles and Nashville,” says Noelle. “I’m the founder
“During my travels for both work and pleasure, I
and owner of The Model Board here in Kansas
would often frequent many of the most famous luxury
City, a collaborative company established to offer
cocktail bars in the world. Coming home to Kansas
development, training, coaching and mentoring for
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4 ITEM DETAILS would nearly compare. So, I decided to invest in the
Gown Gallery - Jovani mirror sequin gown Georgina Herrera Jewelry- gold statement ring with blue crystal accent stone.
creation of The Monarch Bar, which opened in 2017. After seeing The Monarch Bar’s great success and the welcome and support that it enjoys from the city, I felt confident in opening a second bar in the Leawood
ceiling accommodates over 9,000 small LED lights that
area with my partners Christian Moscoso and Brock
simulate a starry sky. The end effect results in the guest
Schulte. Verdigris opened in June of this year, and we
feeling as though they are floating above the city, with
were approached by the owners of the new Reverb
views all around, under a beautiful starry sky.”
apartment towers (Copaken Brooks) to own and operate a new high-end bar on the 14th floor of the project located at 18th and Walnut in the Crossroads. We were intrigued by the location and the spectacular view.” If it’s your first time visiting, an unforgettable experience awaits you. “The menu and atmosphere is really unlike anything else in the world. The entire cocktail menu will be an
New Year’s Eve at The Mercury Room will be one for the books. “I know we are all ready to say goodbye to 2020! To compliment the special atmosphere and drinks and to celebrate the occasion, we are flying in a DJ from Los Angeles to play in the room on New Year’s Eve. It will be a spectacularly beautiful and memorable way to say hello to a much welcomed New Year!”
experience to try—I’m sure the guests will each have
Whether you choose to celebrate out on the town in
their own favorites! The short menu of twelve drinks is
cocktail attire at The Mercury Room or at home with fam-
specifically designed to blend the latest creativity in
ily, ring it in with style.
mixology with international cocktail styles and flavors.
“The Mercury Room has a strictly enforced dress code.
As for the atmosphere, the entire design is intended
On New Year’s Eve, Noelle and I will be wearing custom
to highlight the spectacular views of the skyline. The
fashion, both clothing and jewelry, from our favorite
entire perimeter of the room has been lined with win-
designers and tailors,” says David.
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NOW OPEN
FLOUR, YEAST, MILK, BUTTER, AND LOVE ANITA'S FAMOUS ROLLS HAVE FOUND A HOME IN KANSAS CITY NORTH
LIKE MANY OF US, ANITA BIBLE-VANVICKLE IS PREPAR-
the spot—good driveby traffic, open concept, and availability.
ING FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Of course, her preparation might
A week later, she signed a lease.
look a little different than yours—she’s baking thousands upon
Since her opening in September, the business has been
thousands of her famous dinner rolls for her newly formed
booming. In addition to her famous dinner rolls, VanVickle has
legion of fans in the Kansas City area. Her new storefront at
expanded to offer other baked items like giant cookies, cinna-
7715 NW Prairie View Road has quickly become a destination
mon rolls, muffins, brownies, and her mother’s famous carrot
for all the carb-lovers in the Northland.
cake. She also offers breakfast sandwiches on her famous
VanVickle opened Anita’s Famous Rolls on September 12
rolls and lunch items such as sandwiches, salads, and soups.
and has found immediate success. Of course, this is just her
In mid-November, she expanded her hours to include dinner
latest foray into the world of baking. She built a loyal following
on Friday and Saturday evenings, with the same menu, but plans
for her wares in Columbia, Mo. through her catering.
to expand to other more dinner appropriate options, with one
“I had always done catering before—just built out a com-
caveat—they can only be made in an oven. That’s a necessity, as
mercial kitchen but didn’t have clients there unless it was for a
VanVickle doesn’t have a stove in the space, only an oven where
tasting. I used to sell thousands of pans of my rolls in Columbia
she makes slow-roasted soups along with her baked goods.
each year, and I always wanted a bakery of my own,” she says.
The VanVickle has created a warm, cozy environment in the
After being laid off from her job in real estate earlier in the
former Subway space, decorating with homey touches and
year, VanVickle had the chance to ponder what her next move
seating for roughly 12. But most of her business is takeout right
would be. As a Parkville resident, her community answered
now, and she’s happy with that. In fact, she set up a drive-thru
the question for her.
roll pickup the day before Thanksgiving to accommodate the
“During the pandemic after I’d been laid off in March, I
growing demand for her rolls.
asked in my neighborhood’s private Facebook page if anyone
And how are the rolls? They are everything you want
would be interested in any cinnamon rolls or dinner rolls. And
them to be—buttery, slightly sweet, and oh-so-soft, echoing
everyone was! It was right before Mother’s Day, and I had a
a tradition of breadmaking that goes back generations. She
table a mile long filled with rolls for people to pick up. And I
also offers gluten-free rolls made with rice flour but warns
told my husband, ‘I miss this. I’m going to open something.’”
that because of cross-contamination, they should only be
After praying about it and asking God to make a home for her, she kept her eyes open for space. Driving down NW
consumed by those that are avoiding gluten by choice, not because of allergies.
Prairie View Road, she saw workers taking down the sign for a
Anita’s Famous Rolls puts VanVickle back where she
Subway franchise. Stopping to look, she realized that this was
belongs—in the kitchen kneading dough and love into each bite. For hours and online ordering, visit Anitasfamousrolls.com.
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4 DRIVE THRU PJ PARTY WITH SANTA Zona Rosa
Put
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event. Santa will set-up near the Dillard’s lot — you can wave at him (from your car!) and get milk, cookies and a special children’s book (provided by our partners at North Kansas City Hospital). We ask that each car bring a box of Mac n’ Cheese to donate to Feed Northland Kids.
5 HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
Historic Downtown Liberty Square
Come visit your local retailers in this holiday open house time. There will also be a gingerbread house contest between all of the businesses, and a passport program which shoppers will complete as they shop - and submit by the end of the event to win some big prizes!
5 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Shatto Milk Company, Osborn, Missouri
Come join us for fun and holiday shopping. Santa will be there for photos, along with a baby calf and other animals. We will have special deals, hot chocolate, free samples, gift baskets, coloring tables for kids and so much more. Masks are needed for entry and social distancing will be facilitated to the best of our ability.
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DECEMBER
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Featuring Jim's book, Hark It's Harold
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Missouri (KC Metro area) and Kansas
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DIY
bullet journaling 101 ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
PHOTOGRAPHY ESTÉE JANSSENS
Let’s face it—in today’s so-much-to-do-and-so-little-time cultural mindset, it
can be hard to keep track of everything we need to do. Wake up—did you get enough sleep? Brush your teeth. Feed the kids. Feed the dog. Get ready for work. Make your lunch. Those are just six things to think about in the span of 15 minutes after your alarm goes off.
With all of these things to keep track of and our lives moving a mile a minute,
anything we can find to streamline our obligations (and our thoughts) can be a lifesaver! Enter: bullet journaling. It’s equal parts calendar, meal tracker, diary, self care and, well, really anything else that you want to keep tabs on! The “mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system,” coined by creator Ryder Carroll, can help you master the art of intentional living—any way you want to.
THE BASICS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE + ACCOMPLISHING YOUR GOALS
start simple
make it your own
There’s so much you can do
When you start searching for
The most important thing to
here with just a notebook (you’ll
bullet journaling on Pinterest,
remember is that it is for you
probably want one with a dotted
it can get really overwhelming
and not anyone else. Find lay-
grid) and a pen! If you want to
really fast. Decide what is most
outs that help with what you
add some creative flair, consider
important for you to keep track
need, use your favorite colors,
incorporating markers, stickers
of and start with that! If you try
doodle things that help you out
and washi tape.
to do too much at once, you’ll be
and make it work for YOU and
less likely to stick with it.
your goals!
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