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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Home & Design In every season, home teaches us something. Not just about space, but about pace, how we live, what we honor, and what we allow to shape us.

This issue is a reflection of that idea.

Over the past few months, so much of my work has centered on alignment, gentle systems, and creating environments, both internal and external, that support who we are becoming. From refining our environments to building new frameworks, the theme has stayed the same: live with intention, design with purpose, and create from clarity.

Home mirrors all of it. It is where we restore. Where ideas spark. Where the story we are writing shows up in the simplest everyday ways.

And yes, home is work too. There is a lot to manage and a lot to keep moving, and yet that effort becomes part of the story that shapes us. The more aligned our spaces feel, the lighter everything becomes.

In this Issue, you will see that spirit woven through every feature, spaces that inspire, people who build with heart, and the quiet art of living well. It is a reminder that design is not only aesthetic. It is a lifestyle, a rhythm, a choice to make our environments supportive of the life we want to live.

As you read, I hope you feel a sense of exhale. A sense of possibility. And maybe a small nudge to simplify, elevate, or rearrange something, not for perfection but for who you are becoming. When our environment supports us, everything else becomes lighter.

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Finding Home

Crafting beautiful spaces through family values, trust, and top-tier service.

Design that Endures

Chad Holgerson on homes, patience, and the power of a plan.

Creating Spaces that are Elegant & Efficient

Interior designer Lindsay Conner shares tips for designing a livable space that is welcoming and stylish.

Secret Family Recipies

Mercedes Jenkins and her father share their secrets to a strong family and indulgent desserts.

Lindsay Lattner Interiors has been offering full-service residential design services to the Springfield area for nearly a decade. For a home that is individually designed to meet your unique lifestyle needs, visit lindsaylattnerinteriors.com

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Home

Crafting beautiful spaces through family values, trust, and top-tier service.

Despite its Metropolitan status, Springfield remains a community where neighbors feel like extended family and fine craftsmanship and superior customer service are the crux of a business’s reputation. GoodLife Home Renovations is one such business and is quickly becoming one of the most trusted names in home remodeling. But the history of this blossoming business goes deeper than stunning transformations; it stems from a close-knit family whose story is just as compelling as the spaces they create.

Founded in 2023 by brothers Alex and Oleg Terzi, GoodLife Home Renovations was started with a vision to merge West Coast professionalism with Midwest warmth and top-quality results.

The brothers’ journey to Springfield stretches across continents and is rooted in a commitment to family values.

Alex and Oleg, originally from Moldova - an Eastern European country located between Romania and Ukraine - moved to the United States where they met their wives, Galina and Enessa at church. Together, they started lives and families in California, refining their remodeling skills and dreaming of future entrepreneurship opportunities.

However, by 2021, the quick pace and shifting culture of the state left both families desiring to raise their children in a different environment – one where family-oriented living and traditional values were at the forefront. When a trip to Missouri brought them to the Springfield area, they knew they had found what they’d been looking for.

“We fell in love with the community,” Oleg’s wife, Enessa, blissfully recalls. “People here value their families and their homes. It felt right to build something meaningful here.”

Forged on a foundation of family and faith, Alex and Oleg, along with their families, are bringing something new to home renovations – outstanding customer service, professional craftsmanship, and support for local businesses and community members.

Among their five work crews are several individuals who recently arrived in Missouri as refugees from Ukraine. “They are incredibly hardworking,” Galina says, “and our customers have been so gracious and patient as they work in their second language. The community has been so accepting. Everyone is here to create something beautiful – together.”

The family hopes that everyone who does business with GoodLife Home Renovations feels just as valued and appreciated as the community has made them feel.

Serving the Springfield metro area, Branson, and even the Lake of the Ozarks, the company is growing steadily, with a loyal base built primarily through word-of-mouth. GoodLife’s glowing reviews often mention reliability, communication, and honest and transparent pricing—qualities the team takes immense pride in. “When we finish a project, the most important thing is knowing the customer is completely satisfied,” Enessa says. “That’s why people keep choosing us.”

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Looking ahead, Alex and Oleg are preparing for their next exciting chapter which will include growing relationships with other local businesses and using these partnerships to expand their showroom. With demand increasing and customers eager to browse materials in person, the team hopes to create a larger, more immersive space. Even in growth, their mission remains the same - investing in the local community, hiring local talent, and being a place where customers are treated like friends.

“We want to build a business that gives back,” says Enessa. “This community welcomed us—and now we want to help create homes that families will love for years.”

The Terzi families have found the destination of their dreams in the Springfield community, and they remain dedicated to helping others transform their houses into dream homes.

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CHAD HOLGERSON ON HOMES, PATIENCE, AND THE POWER OF A PLAN

When talking to Chad Holgerson about design, it’s clear he isn’t interested in chasing trends. He’s chasing something far more lasting: homes that endure—quietly, beautifully, and for a very long time.

Holgerson, founder of Keystone Creative in Springfield, Missouri, has spent decades observing how people live in their spaces and the problems they encounter, long before inspiration boards and influencers began shaping public taste.

His path into residential design began early, with a childhood interest and an understanding that architecture simply “made sense.” He began working in hands-on construction jobs, a space in which he says many members of his family also worked, and recalls that those jobs and experiences grounded his theory about architecture in reality.

Carpentry, remodeling, and repair on-the-job training taught him something that couldn’t be learned in a classroom: homes are designed with purpose, and many designs that cause frustration for homeowners reveal where purpose was replaced with quickly fading trends or passivity.

“When you remodel,” Holgerson explains, “you learn why homes were designed the way they were in different periods— the good and the bad.” Those lessons shaped his instinct for problem-solving, a skill that would later define Keystone Creative when he officially launched his Springfield-based business in 2007.

At the heart of Holgerson’s philosophy is listening—real listening. Not just to what clients say they want, but to what they actually need below the depth of what he calls superficial level problems.

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“Most people try to solve the problem at the surface,” he says.

“They’re getting the icing, but not the cake.” Color, finishes, and inspiration photos often dominate early conversations, but Holgerson looks past those cues to uncover deeper issues: circulation, proportion, function, and how a home supports daily life. “It’s not the color,” he says. “It’s placement and continuity of design from start to finish that makes the difference.”

This approach is especially important in small spaces, where misconceptions abound. Since the early days of the internet, Holgerson has watched homeowners adopt a top-down mindset—starting with how something looks rather than why it doesn’t work. Trends promise quick freshness, but they fade fast. “When you follow trends,” he says, “you do things that lose their value quickly.” Instead, he advocates for timeless solutions rooted in well-thought-out planning.

When asked what single upgrade could most improve any space, Holgerson doesn’t hesitate: hire a professional designer.

His second piece of advice may be harder to hear—don’t stretch your budget so thin that nothing feels good. “Spend nice money on the things you really care about,” he says. “People talk themselves out of quality because they don’t think they need it.” In his experience, investing in fewer, better pieces always leads to greater satisfaction—and almost never regret.

Keystone Creative’s value lies in its holistic approach.

Holgerson acts as designer, organizer, and project manager, coordinating a trusted network of subcontractors and tradespeople so clients deal with one clear point of contact. From whole-house remodels and custom home design to selecting the pillows that will be placed on the couch, every decision flows through a cohesive plan. Without that leadership, he notes, each professional optimizes for their own scope, and the project loses design cohesiveness and drifts from the original plan and purposes.

“There are a lot of little things people don’t see,” Holgerson says. “Details they didn’t necessarily plan or even know about— but they all work together in the bigger picture.”

Perhaps his most important lesson for homeowners, though, is patience. Good design takes time—time to plan, to assemble the right team, and to think beyond the impulse to “start tearing things up.” Holgerson encourages clients to think long-term, sometimes with a wait time of a year or more before construction begins. “You don’t start with a builder,” he says. “You start with a plan—and then you find the right builder.”

It’s a mindset that resists urgency in favor of intentionality, and in a culture driven by quick reveals, it feels almost out of step with how most remodels happen today. For Holgerson, the reward is a timeless design, increased longevity, and homes that echo the individuality of each family long after trends have moved on.

And perhaps that’s the true luxury he offers: not just a finished space, but the confidence that it will stand as a place of peace and elegance for a family, far beyond the test of time.

Whether searching for the perfect place to build a new home or giving breathing fresh life to a current home, Keystone Creative can help. Visit keystonecreativeco.com to learn more.

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Interior designer Lindsay Conner shares tips for designing a livable space that is welcoming and stylish.

In today’s homes, beauty alone is no longer sufficient for modern families. Rooms and living spaces are expected to accommodate busy schedules, evolving family needs, and the rhythms of contemporary life, all while still feeling intentional and well designed.

Designing spaces that balance elegance with efficiency has become a growing focus for many interior designers, including Lindsay Conner, owner of Lindsay Lattner Interiors. While these qualities are often treated as competing priorities, they can indeed coexist when design decisions are grounded in how a space will actually be used.

Lindsay believes a successful design process begins with understanding how clients move through their homes and identifying their individual needs, something that her previous marriage and family therapy education has helped her be able to do with ease. Early conversations often reveal small but important details—where shoes tend to pile up, how families gather in the evenings, or whether homeowners enjoy watching the television while cooking. Knowing what their day-to-day looks like and appreciating their routines, she says, helps piece CONTINUED >

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together design choices that flow seamlessly between form and function. Creating a home that feels easy to live in is just as important as achieving a refined aesthetic.

With more than 10 years of experience, Lindsay’s understanding of elegance also accounts for flexibility and durability, starting with the very layout of the home. “I love floor plans,” she says. “I study those and try to make sure that no floor space is wasted.”

Balancing elegance and efficiency can also present certain challenges. Seemingly minor adjustments—repositioning a seating arrangement, reducing a few feet of floor space in original designs, or integrating storage where it’s most needed—can significantly influence how a room feels and functions.

One of the most important considerations for homeowners when it comes to design is being mindful of the finishes they select, whether in backsplash, countertop material, or fabric choice. Lindsay’s knowledge of commonly used materials helps guide clients toward finishes that best suit the space.

“Marble is very porous so, while beautiful, it wouldn’t be a great choice in a kitchen for a family of five,” she explains. Other elements, such as floor color and what materials are used for a backsplash, can detract from the functionality of a space, depending on how it is used.

In her work, Lindsay approaches modern trends selectively, favoring ideas that enhance daily living rather than aesthetics alone. She prefers to stay away from perfect and pristine trends, and designs spaces that truly capture the style and beauty of things a family loves.

Yet one trend that genuinely improves the functionality of most homes is the popular open-concept floor plan. For families and people who love to host, it is a great way to stay engaged in what is going on while also cooking or seeing to other duties around the house.

As homeowners continue to prioritize spaces that are both beautiful and practical, she sees elegance and efficiency not as opposing ideals, but as complementary ones, each reinforcing the other when applied with a clear purpose.

For more inspiration or to contact Lindsay, visit lindsaylattnerinteriors.com

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Mercedes Jenkins and her father share their secrets to a strong family and indulgent desserts

Walking through the doors of Thicc Cakes is like walking into a fragrant fairytale – one filled with the scent of sugar, butter, and pure bliss. For Mayre Mercedes Jenkins, who owns and operates the business with the help of her father, Bari Jenkins, this sweet venture has been a childhood dream come true.

Baking has always been Mercedes’ favorite form of cooking, something that she found beautifully blends her creativity and her self-proclaimed sweet tooth. Her approach to baking has been shaped by memories of her family laughing and spending unhurried time together in the kitchen. One of the Nixa native’s most cherished memories captures this approach perfectly: while making oatmeal cookies with her father, the pair forgot to add flour, resulting in a single caramelized oat crisp instead of cookies. The mishap became a lesson in slowing down and enjoying the process—and is something they still laugh about today.

Now, she and her father share a happy, safe space that has brought them even closer and allowed them to share something of which they are both passionate. Working alongside one another, her father helps develop flavors and ideas while offering a steady, thoughtful presence. Her mother, Rosa, also contributes by providing feedback and drawing from her own business experience to offer advice on operations. Extended family members often step in as well, whether to help bake, sample new creations, or to lend support during busy seasons.

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For Mercedes, the quality is in the details. Savoring the flavors and remembering that the best things in life require a little patience are two things that set her desserts apart from many others. Rushing past meaningful details, she explains, takes away from creating something that feels and tastes genuinely special.

Through Thicc Cakes, which specializes in a variety of cheesecakes, Mercedes hopes to leave customers feeling comforted, cared for, and delightfully indulgent. She puts 100% of herself into every order so that her customers sense intentionality in every bite. Her desire has always been to serve the community with desserts that exude warmth, nostalgia, and joy, and to create moments that feel welcoming and purposeful long after the last mouth-watering crumb has been finished.

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DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375F Degrees 2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. Combine all of your Dry Ingredients into a medium bowl, mix, & set aside.

4. In a large bowl, with a hand mixer on medium speed, mix the sugars & butter until light and fluffy.

5. Add the egg & vanilla, mix until well combined.

6. Add the dry ingredients into the large bowl, mix until well combined on low speed.

7. Add oats & optional add-ins until evenly distributed.

8. Roll dough into ping pong sized balls & place on prepared cookie sheet about 1.5 inches apart.

9. Gently press the tops of the cookies to slightly flatten.

10. Bake 9-10 minutes, the edges should be slightly browned.

11. Remove from oven & let the cookies rest for 5-8 minutes before moving or consuming.

JENKINS FAMILY OATMEAL COOKIES: DRY INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup of Oat Flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt WET INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup of salted butter (softened) • 1/2 cup of natural cane sugar • 1/2 cup of brown sugar (packed) • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract MIX-IN INGREDIENTS: • 1 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats OPTIONAL: • 1/2 cup of milk-chocolate chips • 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips • 1/2 cup of white-chocolate chips • 1/2 cup of craisins • 1/2 cup of butterscotch chips • 1/2 cup of pecans

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THICC CAKES CHOCOLATE GANACHE: This is the Jenkins’ famous Chocolate Ganache, something that they use to drizzle on top of or bake within some of their cheesecakes. This can also be used to make frosting or truffles. (Makes approximately 4 cups) INGREDIENTS: • 2 Cups of Heavy Whipping Cream • 2 1/2 Cups of Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips • 1 1/2 Cup of Milk Chocolate Chips

DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl and set aside.

2. Heat the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan on the stove or in a heat-safe measuring cup in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes until steamy and a slight rolling boil.

3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips.

4. Let it rest for about 3 minutes to allow the chips to melt.

5. Slowly stir and fold until the mixture is smooth and glossy. If needed, reheat in microwave for 15 seconds at a time and slowly stir until smooth.

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ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN JENKINS, AMANDA PROUDFIT

MID-CENTURY WARMTH, REIMAGINED There’s a certain moment when a house stops feeling new and starts feeling like home. It isn’t marked by square footage or finishes alone. It is something quieter, more emotional. In this home, designer Kate Manz set out to do exactly that: give a newly built home a heartbeat and a soul.

Rather than treating the house as one sweeping statement, she approached each room as its own story, layered with meaning, memory, and texture. The result is a home that feels collected, personal, and deeply lived-in.

“Tackling each space and room as its own story and concept is how to make a new space feel personal,” Manz explains. “But bringing it all together cohesively is always the challenge.”

Her solution? Warmth, intention, and a strong belief in the power of people. In new builds it can take years for a home to shed its newness. For this project, the goal was to fast-track that sense of belonging by layering in pieces with history and heart. Vintage market finds, local artists, and meaningful objects play a starring role throughout the home.

“My love for design goes hand in hand with the people and stories that bring it to life,” she says. “I absolutely love seeing the evolution from concept to completion and all the elements and people that help bring those ideas to reality.”

That philosophy becomes especially important in the home’s expansive open-concept living area, where scale could easily overpower intimacy.

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ENTRYWAY: A WARM WELCOME

The entryway sets the tone with a simple but powerful goal: Welcome to my home.

Natural stone underfoot grounds the space, while a soft vintage rug and living greenery immediately soften the experience. Art with personal meaning invites guests to linger rather than rush through.

THE OPEN CONCEPT, REIMAGINED

The main living space is defined by bringing the outside in with sweeping outdoor views and generous proportions. Rather than fighting that openness, embrace it.

“The big open concept room really highlights the expansive outdoor views,” she says, “but making intimate spaces within that open room was really important.”

A layered niche wall, created in collaboration with the interior architect Nick Flower, brings both structure and softness to the room. It introduces texture, depth, and a place for unique objects and family heirlooms to live, turning negative space into a personal gallery.

POWDER BATH: SMALL ROOM, BOLD SPIRIT

If there’s one place Manz encourages clients to take risks, it’s the powder room. Here, she leaned into terracotta earth tones, layering textures and tile sizes for visual interest and warmth. Patterned and solid tiles work together, while textured wall coverings and a sculptural stone sink elevate the space from functional to delightful.

LOUNGE: A STUDY IN CALM AND DEPTH

Designed as a counterpoint to the openness of the main living area, the lounge is a cocoon, both peaceful, layered, and deeply versatile. It’s a place for reading, movie nights and slow mornings.

Rich tones and varied textures do the heavy lifting here, creating depth without heaviness. Soft lighting and custom upholstery make the room feel both intentional and effortless.

At its core, this home is a reminder that design isn’t about perfection, but rather it’s about feeling. By treating each room as its own narrative while weaving in warmth, history, and human connection, a space was created that already feels loved.

“My love for design goes hand in hand with the people and stories that bring it to life.”

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The Joy of Tidying ARTICLE BY KIMBER PATTERSON

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Call it spring cleaning or IG envy, but this is the time of year I want everything – and I mean EVERYTHING – organized in my kitchen and closets. While I’m pretty good at maintaining an already-tidied space, tackling the not-so-tidy closet is where I need help. Heather Bifulco of TidyHomes came to the rescue with some great advice on getting started.

“My biggest suggestion is that you start small,” said Heather. “Don’t aim to tackle your pantry or closet in one organizing session.

Our clients really struggle with the edit phase of the organization, but by the end they completely loosen up and start to have fun. For example, start under the kitchen sink. Lots of wins to be had there!”

Great tip. Now I had a plan of attack.

Next up? Creating categories. Organizing a space means taking out EVERYTHING and categorizing.

Once that’s done, Heather always thoroughly cleans to inspire the f low of great ideas and have a fresh slate. Consider everything from dusting the baseboards to replacing light fixtures to adding a coat of paint to change up and freshen the new look.

Now for the fun (and sometimes hard) part: touching every item in the category piles and asking myself whether something actually serves a purpose. “This is the time to rid your home of things that don’t work, things you have a better version of, things you never use and things that no longer make you happy,” says Heather. The key word here is ‘things.’ “Whether it’s an old umbrella or a new pair of

rain boots,” she said, “the ask is the same.” Deep breath.

That green hat I’ve loved forever? Keep. Three versions of the same jacket? Donate. The pile of single gloves? Toss.

Once I got going, it became easier and faster to make those decisions.

Once you can actually see everything you’re keeping, you want what you use most often within arm’s reach. Seasonal items can go on higher or lower shelves. The sweet spot of shelving is dedicated to what I need to grab daily. Heather found beautiful baskets and bins that make me happy just to look at them. “Finding containers you love will provide so much motivation toward completing an organization project,” she said.

The whole goal at the end of organizing is to have no clutter.

That’s right, this isn’t an attempt to harness clutter, but to eliminate it entirely. That being said, some of us live with little people who contribute to clutter every day.

Heather’s advice on that subject turned out to be life-changing.

She suggests creating ONE drop zone, not several.

Finally she revealed her most important tip. “There are no exceptions to this,” she admits. “Labeling is the key to maintenance and to eliminating the pain of not being able to find something. We have so many beautiful options for labeling now that it shouldn’t even be a question. Label. Always label.”

Great advice from the top of my closet to the bottom.

This is why I’ve already scheduled Heather to help me organize the entryway and kitchen! @tidystylehome

“My biggest suggestion is that you start small. Don’t aim to tackle your pantry or closet in one organizing session.”

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