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48 TIMELESS DESIGN Collaboration among homeowners, architect, building and artists gives new meaning to the term ‘custom’ in this Mission Hills residence.
94 BEEF (actually spare ribs) IS WHAT’S FOR DINNER Kitchen Design Gallery overflowed with culinary goodness at KCH&G’s second Cooking School.
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104 GOOD SCHOOL GUIDE Is your child heading back to the classroom? Here are some top-quality schools to consider.
66 HAPPY HOUSE Traditional on the outside, anything but on the inside, one Kansas City home revels in a bright, juicy palette.
OUTDOOR 82 ENCHANTING Master Gardener Patty Schere shares a preview of her magical secret garden forest before the public tour May 21-22.
LAKE LIVING pg. 113 3 TOP 10 UNIQUE HOMES FOR SALE Our picks for your purchase. 7 WHAT’S YOUR SPEED? Whether your preferred water sport gets your motor running __ or sailing __ you can find it at the Lake of the Ozarks.
11 THE MANY FACES OF THE LAKE A breakdown of surrounding cities.
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15 LIFE AT THE LAKE IS A VACATION With warm temperatures, cool water and a boatload of summer activities, get ready to play.
GRAND LAKE 131 WHAT THE PROS KNOW Real estate agents lay out where to go and what you’ll get. 137 TOP 20 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER Activities and events you won’t want to miss.
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OUTDOOR
53 HOMEWARD BOUND Downtown Picks Up __ While rental units have been the norm recently, sales start their climb at Union Carbide Condos.
87 SAVVY GARDENER Light the Night __ Emerge from the darkness with outdoor lighting options that enhance and secure your home.
29 PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE The 2010 Boulevard of Dreams Green Living Show Home __ A marvel in sustainability and style.
59 SMART HOUSE Addressing the Inevitable __ No one wants to think about needing help as they age __ or having their home look like a hospital __ but specialized design concepts cover both.
LIFESTYLE
31 CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s happening in May/June in Kansas City.
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39 WHAT’S NEW News for your home and lifestyle.
70 DESIGN TRENDS Simplicity in Style __ The new buzzwords in furnishing and accessories from the Las Vegas Market are “organic” and “refined.”
27 EDITOR’S LETTER The Face of Design __ Whether it’s an architectural house plan, interior decor or a backyard garden, we should see ourselves in our spaces.
45 Q&A A question-and-answer session with local industry professionals.
75 GOING GREEN Frame of Reference __ Choosing quality furniture keeps more green in your pocket in the long term and leaves fewer items for the landfill.
97 WINE CONNOISSEUR The Griller’s Guide __ When dinner moves outdoors, take one of these bottles with you to accentuate summer’s grilled favorites. 101 HEALTHY LIVING Thought for Food __ A growing number of people are linking health problems with what they ingest and learning how to eat around it. 142 MARKETPLACE A reference guide to help you find our advertisers. 144 LAST WORDS Our favorite quotes from this issue.
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The Face of Design Whether it’s an architectural house plan, interior decor or a backyard garden, we should see ourselves in our spaces.
W
When I first walked into Rena Shanks’ home (on page 66), I felt as though I knew her already __ even
my favorite booths at Mission Road Antique Mall and
though she wasn’t there. Her husband, Rick, and their
from her before then! Kismet.
that I had actually bought items for my own garden
dog, Buddha, gave me the tour, but as I walked
There’s another very special tour going on this fall
through every room, I could sense Rena’s personality
that we’re ramping up for: KCH&G’s Boulevard of
through her design choices. When I finally met her
Dreams Green Living Show Home! Sustainability is a
in person for the photo shoot, she was just how I imagined her __ warm, genuine and definitely fun-
hot topic for the home industry, and we want to be
loving. That’s the power of design.
for yourself. The engine behind it all is architect
the first to not only describe what it is but let you see Wolfgang Trost, whose knowledge of green design is
invited to pre-tour six private gardens that will be
giving shape to an empty lot in Sunset Hill. Come
open to the public May 21-22 (see the story on page
fall, you’ll be able to see, inside and out, what makes
82). Whether the gardens were manicured or natural,
a home green. In the meantime, follow our exclusive
each seemed to fit its gardener. While all of them
blog to see the home’s progression and find other
were very special, Patty Schere’s garden stood out
ideas and advice about green living. Be sure to
with its forest-like setting and vintage finds. Her
check in regularly at www.greenlivingshowhome.com
landscape is lush and full, with a timeworn patina,
and don’t forget to get your tickets for the October
and everywhere you turn, there’s a surprising
public opening. This project is the first of its kind in
something. Right away, I felt a connection with
Kansas City, but it will make a lasting impact on the
her landscape and later learned that she owns one of
environment, its future owners and, hopefully, you. LE THI YC
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It works for gardens also. Last summer, I was
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K E ITH SAU RO Publisher ksauro@kc-hg.com Facebook: facebook.com/Keith Sauro Twitter: twitter.com/KeithSauro LinkedIn: Keith Sauro
The 2010 Boulevard of Dreams Green Living Show Home A marvel in sustainability and style.
A
About nine months ago, architect Wolfgang Trost
A challenging project such as this takes a team, an
approached KCH&G about a luxury concept home he
all-star team of green advocates, if you will — A
was working on with Keith Eymann of Ambassador
HOMErun LLC. Its founders are Joe Carter, former
Construction. Wolfgang told me, “When a home’s
right fielder of the Toronto Blue Jays who is most
footprint is larger than most, the owners, builders and
famous for hitting a walk-off home run to win the
designers have even more of a responsibility to the
1993 World Series, and Diana Carter, owner of Di’s
environment. This home will be a prime example of
Designs, a Kansas City interior design consulting
how fine design and sustainability can work together
firm. They have chosen 1010 Brentwood Circle in
in harmony.”
Sunset Hill as the site of one of the first luxury LEED-H-certified homes in Kansas City. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a very rigorous process that verifies compliance with energy-efficiency and environmental objectives. All ticket sales and sponsorship proceeds will benefit the Love Fund for Children, a local nonprofit organization housed in the Fox 4 studios that, in many cases, is the last resource for metro children in need. You can purchase your tickets through Hen House, which will collect all donations for the Love Fund.
It sounded like a great opportunity for us, and
Watch Fox 4 for updates and coverage of this unique
I am proud to announce that this October, we will
home tour in Kansas City and earmark October 2010
host KCH&G’s Boulevard of Dreams Green Living
on your calendar — we look forward to giving you
Show Home.
the grand tour!
To follow the progress of the home visit www.greenlivingshowhome.com MAY/JUNE 2010 • 29
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| June 13 ❖ Walk through more than a dozen beautiful gardens in one of the city’s
| Through August 5 ❖ “Venice. 3 Visions in Glass” explores recent pieces by
oldest urban neighborhoods on the 15th Annual Union Hill Garden Tour. Free parking
three of the leading artists working in glass today who have broken
in KCPT lot at 31st & Grand. Tickets: 10; adults; $7, seniors; kids under 12 free.
with tradition to produce unexpected forms, effects and moods.
Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.unionhill.com |
816.751.1278 or www.nelson-atkins.org |
Art Fairs & Exhibitions Through May 2 ❖ The Brookside Art Annual has become a
city blocks. 877.697.5347 or www.powerandlightdistrict.com
must-attend event for artists and art seekers. 816.523.5553
Through July 18 ❖ “Exploring Egypt: 19th Century
or www.brooksidekc.org
Expeditionary Photography” at The Nelson presents recent
May 7, June 4 ❖ Explore the galleries and shops in the
acquisitions to its permanent collection. 816.751.1278 or
Crossroads Arts District during First Fridays. Time: 7-9 p.m.
www.nelson-atkins.org
816.994.9325 or www.kccrossroads.org May 14, June 11 ❖ The Excelsior Springs Art Crawl
Farm & Garden Sales & Tours
features a night of free art entertainment with refreshments
May 1-2 ❖ Shop Powell Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale for a
in several galleries and shops downtown. Time: 5-8 p.m.
unique selection of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs.
816.630.6161 or www.exspgschamber.com
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 816.697.2600 or www.powellgardens.org
May 15-July 25 ❖ “Edward Steichen: In High Fashion: The
May 8 ❖ Truman’s Annual Farm & Flower Show & Sale
Condé Nast Years 1923-1937” will feature approximately
begins with a tractor parade into Independence Historic
150 works by one of the 20th century’s leading figures
Square from 6-10 a.m., the garden show and sale at 8 a.m.,
in photography. Admission: $8, adults; $7, seniors; $5,
and birthday cake with Harry Truman. Also, celebrate
students. 816.751.1278 or www.nelson-atkins.org
the 10th anniversary of Tree City USA and Arbor Day.
Through June 19 ❖ “Ian Davis: Faith in the Future”
Admission: $5; reservations required. 816.325.7111 or
features a multitude of human figures dwarfed by their
www.visitindependence.com
surroundings. 816.753.5784 or www.kemperart.org
May 8-9 ❖ Take a self-guided tour on The Miami County
June 25-27 ❖ The Power & Light District hosts the 3rd
Farm Tour. 913.294.4045 or www.miamicountyks.org
Annual Downtown Kansas City Art Fair covering numerous
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June 6 ❖ The Northland Garden Club Tour features six local gardens. Time: 1-5 p.m. www.northlandgardenclub.com June 19 ❖ See flowers, vegetables and water features at the Spring Garden Tour in Excelsior Springs. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 816.630.0101 or www.exsmo.com/museum June 26 ❖ Take a day trip with Friends of Powell Gardens to tour local farms in the Weston area, sample wines from local wineries and stop by the farmers market. Cost: $112; $94, members. 816.697.2600 or www.powellgardens.org
Special Events May 7-8 ❖ Enjoy jazz music, a pancake breakfast, parade and carnival at the Spirit of Mission Days. 913.671.8564 or www.missioncvb.org May 8 ❖ The annual American Legion Presidential Wreath Laying observes Harry S Truman’s 126th birthday. 816.268.8200 or www.trumanlibrary.org May 8, June 12 ❖ Shop late on the Second Saturday of each month in Weston. Stay for entertainment after 8 p.m. 816.640.2909 or westonmo.com May 9 ❖ Enjoy a Mother’s Day Brunch and Music at Powell Gardens with a reservation-only brunch and a live outdoor concert. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 816.697.2600 or www.powellgardens.org May 14 ❖ Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark opens for its first full season of operation. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 913.312.3090 or www.schlitterbahn.com May 14-16 ❖ Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the 10th annual Fiesta Kansas City. 816.472.6767 or www.hccgkc.com Through May 16 ❖ See the best design professionals’ work at the 41st Symphony Designers’ Showhouse at 5833 Ward Parkway. Tickets: $13 in advance; $15 at the door. www.showhouse.org May 22 ❖ Discover easy steps to protect wildlife and wild places at Endangered Species Day. Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 816.513.5700 or www.kansascityzoo.org 32 • KCHANDG.COM
May 29-30 ❖ The Jiggle Jam Family Fest at Crown Center will feature national and local entertainers and many kids activities. 816.997.8511 or www.kcjigglejam.com May 30 ❖ Start the summer off right at the Bank of America Celebration at the Station, the free annual outdoor concert and fireworks show. Time: 7:30-9:30
p.m.
816.218.2621
or
www.celebrationatthestation.com June 4 ❖ Get dressed up in creative black-tie garb for Jazzoo, the Kansas City Zoo’s major annual fund-raising event. 816.513.5700 or www.jazzookc.org June 5 ❖ The first annual Liberty Arts Squared Festival will feature arts, music, food and more. Admission: free. Time: 10
a.m.-7
p.m.
816.407.3650
or
www.libertyartssquared.org June 5 ❖ Browse craft and antique booths during the Vaile Strawberry Festival. Admission: free, $5 for house tours and carriage rides. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 816.229.8293 or www.vailemansion.org June 5-6 ❖ Find your next home on the 2010 Urban Living Tour. Tickets: $5. 816.421.1539 or www.downtownkc.org Through June 10 ❖ “Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race” is a National Archives
exhibition
on
loan
from
the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Admission: free. 816.268.8000 or www.archives.gov/central-plains/kansas-city June 12 ❖ Run or walk on Kansas’ first
converted
rail-trail
Catch the Spirit Bike Ride. registration
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June 1. Time: 7 a.m. 785.242.1411 or www.visitottawakansas.com June 12 ❖ Join in the Friends of the James Farm Annual Reunion, with the Black Powder Shoot and farm tours. 816.736.8500 or www.jessejames.org June 12-13 ❖ The 10th annual Crown Center Antique Festival will showcase more than 150 dealers. Admission: $2. 816.274.8444 or www.crowncenter.com PLEASE TURN THE PAGE MAY/JUNE 2010 • 33
June 15-July 3 ❖ The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival features “King Richard
III.”
816.531.7728
or
www.kcshakes.org June 18-19 ❖ Celebrate Jayhawker Days with street rides
live
dance, and
country hog
more.
music,
roast,
a
camel
785.746.5411
or
www.visitottawakansas.com June 19 ❖ Lake Fest features live music, kids games, boat rides and a fireworks display. Admission: $10 per vehicle; walk-ins $5. Time: 5 p.m. 816.503.4800 or www.jacksongov.org June 19-20 ❖ Marvel at magnificent pieces of artwork in chalk during the Kansas City Chalk & Walk Festival. 816.274.8444 or www.kcchalkandwalk.org June 20 ❖ Powell Gardens salutes dads t’s so very rare to find the architect who brings the
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816.697.2600
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www.powellgardens.org June 24 ❖ Rub elbows with Royals players and managers at the 3rd Annual Diamond of Dreams
at
Kauffman
Stadium.
Admission: $100-$250. Time: 5:30-11 p.m. 816.504.4149 or kansascity.royals.mlb.com June 25-27 ❖ Celebrate Excelsior Springs’ mineral water heritage at the 29th Annual Waterfest.
816.630.6161
or
exspgschamber.com June 26 ❖ Stroll the Arboretum and enjoy food and wine at Stems: A Garden Soiree. Admission: $85, guest; $250, patron. Time:
6-10
p.m.
913.895.6200
or
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features five Southern women whose friendship began on their college swim team and endures a lifetime. 816.842.9999 or www.ahtkc.com May 8 ❖ Bobby Watson and the 18th & Vine Big Band closes out the season in style at the Gem Theater with special guest vocalist Ernie Andrews. Time:
8
p.m.
816.474.8463
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May 11-16 ❖ Broadway Across America presents “101 Dalmations: The Musical” at the Music Hall. 800.745.3000 or www.broadwayacrossamerica.com May 14-16 ❖ “Mozart, Mahler, Strauss & Schubert” features the enchanting music of four Viennese composers. 816.471.0400 or www.kcsymphony.org May 21-23 ❖ Enjoy the Kansas City Symphony’s presentation of “Bolero!” coined
as
an
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obsession with ballet. 816.471.0400 or www.kcsymphony.org June 4-6 ❖ “Tchaikovsky & Prokofiev” showcases Prokofiev’s finest symphony written at the end of WWII to celebrate the return of world peace and Tchaikovsky’s popular piano concerto with vitality and
melody.
816.471.0400
or
www.kcsymphony.org June 11-July 11 ❖ “Souvenir” takes a
humorous
meaning of
of
look music
performing.
at and
the
true
the
art
816.421.1700
or
www.qualityhillplayhouse.com June 22-27 ❖ The inspirational stories of “Little House on the Prairie” take on a new frontier in this uplifting new musical as the Ingalls family journeys westward to make a better life for their children. Time: 8 p.m. 816.363.7827 or www.kcstarlight.com June 24-August 29 ❖ “Buddy: The Buddy
C u s t o m
Holly Story” tells the story of his short
Carriage House
yet explosive career. 913.649.7469 or www.newtheatre.com
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7 fifteen design
Loving Her Day Job Since she was a little girl, Jordan Breedlove has
and energy efficiency. This particular 23,000-square-
always been interested in design, which is why she
foot shopping center will house earth-friendly
finally opened her own shop, 7 fifteen design, a
tenants, with an accessible roof-top deck for visitors
full-service interior design company, in February. “I
a visitation center. 816.531.0200 or www.hufft.com
can remember drawing floor plans and sketching elevations at a young age,” she says. “It is that
ASLA Leadership
passion which drives me to create fresh and different
The Clark Enersen Partners, a full-service planning
ideas for client’s homes.” Jordan’s background
and architecture firm based in Lincoln, Neb., has
includes working for a construction company and
opened its third location in Overland Park. Leading
kitchen and closet showroom, both of which gave her
the new office is Jason Meier, ASLA, LEED-AP,
first-hand design experience. 913.775.0421 or
landscape architect in Kansas City. With its new
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National Recognition Out of 1,400 nationwide entrants and 50 regional finalists in Sub-Zero/Wolf’s 2008/2009 Kitchen Design Contest, Katie Ott, AKBD, with Kitchen Studio: Kansas City, took home the prize for Best Kitchen. Held every two years, the contest recognizes outstanding kitchen design by architects, interior designers, kitchen designers and builders. Ott’s clients, Greg and Maureen Reuter of Overland Park, hired her to enhance their kitchen’s design and functionality for their family of six, and she obviously did an excellent job. See it in our January/February 2010 issue
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A: A trained architect who is involved in residential projects on a
is their ability to solve problems and provide creative solutions.
regular basis will take into consideration many issues that an
By listening to what the clients want and adding their fresh,
unlicensed residential designer may not. In addition to technical
unencumbered perspective, architects present alternatives that
training, architects are taught to be big-picture problem-solvers.
might never have been considered. Clients can rely on their
We not only consider the stated goals of a client or builder but
architect to lead them through the process of design and
also historical precedents, the scale and character of an existing
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neighborhood, and how an addition or remodel could affect the
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in private ones. The exterior form should express the clients’
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Design for a Lifetime Architecture plays a critical role in meeting the needs of a space’s inhabitants in the present and in the future. See it exemplified in the carefully planned “forever home” of Natalie Taylor. Also, learn how certain “easy-living” elements included in any floor plan can help homeowners stay in their homes indefinitely, no matter their age or ability.
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W
e all think of our homes as our own, but Natalie
“We needed to maximize the lot without overpowering the
Taylor has a much deeper connection than most of
neighborhood,” he explains. “The Taylors wanted large rooms, so we
us. She had a hand in every single aspect of the
went deeper into the lot to include all the spaces they wanted in the
design and building of her new home, from the size of the rooms to the custom-made furnishings to the baseboards to every single piece of molding in the 10,000-square-foot home. “I had a vision that this would be our ‘forever’ house, one we would
house. The facade of the house is more narrow than the back.” A great deal of cottonwood limestone native to Kansas, quarried in St. Mary’s just west of Topeka, was used on the front and sides of the home.
never outgrow,” Taylor says. “That’s why I wanted it to be big. Every
“This home blends in very well with the streetscape,” adds builder
dining room I’ve ever had seemed plenty big when we moved in but
Rick Standard of R.M. Standard & Co. “When you drive down the
ended up being too small. I didn’t want that to happen here.”
street, it feels like part of the original Mission Hills. The cut columns
The lot itself is the size of a football field, but surrounding homes were not huge, which posed a challenge for architect Gerald Janssen with Elswood Smith Carlson Architects.
and exterior trim make this a pretty unique house.” Taylor had been brainstorming ideas for this home before giving Janssen her requirements.
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Left... The dining room is set to impress with a kimono band by Linda Flake used as a runner, table settings from Halls and flowers by Dan Meiners.
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A symmetrical façade gives the home formality from the curb, but it’s comfortably elegant inside. First clue: colorful art inside the front doors by local artist Jennifer Isom.
Right... Wide walkways, full-size Sub-Zero fridge and freezer, and butler’s pantry make preparing and serving food a cinch. The focal point of the kitchen is the Wolf range and oven, accented by a backsplash of mosaic tiles. Wood, the choice of countertop material for the island, warms the large space.
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“She wanted an open living space between the kitchen and the
She likes to display art with no distractions. Many of her paintings
living room,” Janssen notes. “The formal dining room is set apart but
come from Blue Gallery, but just as many were created by local artist
has a good flow with the kitchen through the butler’s pantry. This is a
Jennifer Isom. She also turned to local talent for the window coverings,
great home for entertaining.”
mostly linen, which were made by Angela Nascimento Textiles in
Travertine tile, some shipped from Portugal, winds itself through
Lawrence.
the house, at times making a rug pattern on the floor, other times
Nearly every door, cabinet, vanity and table in the entire house was
an intricate basket weave, as in the upstairs master bathroom. The
custom-built by Dave Polivka in the River Market, including the 11-
bullnose sheetrock walls are soothing earth tones, with ceilings the
foot-long hickory kitchen island.
same colors with 20 percent white paint added. Arched doorways add to the spacious feeling. “I wanted a blank slate that could become anything,” Taylor says. “I like clean, modern lines. I’m not foofy.”
“Dave and I went through the whole house and designed everything, including the baseboards and the molding,” Taylor recalls. “I needed an oversized bureau in one of the bathrooms, and I wanted it to have a slight Asian flair, and Dave built it. He really is amazing.” The living room fireplace was ordered in China then shipped here and assembled. The adjoining family room has a fireplace as well but with a completely different look. Taylor designed it herself with a patina bronze that creates a warm, inviting mood. Most of the light fixtures — some wood, some metal — were custom-made by Fine Art Lamps, including a colorfully beaded hanging lamp that caused Taylor to say ‘wow’ when she spotted it.
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The soothing spa-like master bath features bold accents of black for a masculine touch.
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Taylor knew exactly what she wanted, which made her a delight to work with, according to Standard.
Janssen has equal praise for Taylor. “The interior is very refreshing, and that’s all Natalie,” he says.
“She made the entire custom-building game easy on everybody,” he says. “When she ran into roadblocks, it never got under her skin. She
“It’s clean and contemporary. The outside is more formal, and the inside is fun.”
would just move forward. It’s really important to do your homework
Taylor thought of every detail to make life easier, including the
before you start a project like this. So many times we get halfway
installation of French drains in the garage to make car-washing
through and people say, oh, I never thought about that. Then we have
simpler. She scoured magazines and the Internet to find photos she
to go backward. Natalie was extremely organized.”
found appealing then tweaked them to make them hers.
Left... Pitched ceilings add dimension and shadow in the double-height living room, making a dramatic impression.
Right... The artistry of woodwork is evident in the office, where a gorgeous custom desk was made by Dave Polivka.
“My goal was to build something you don’t normally see here,” Taylor says. “I wanted something timeless, something we would never outgrow. My vision was that my kids would grow up here and someday it would be theirs. This really is a forever house.”
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Downtown Picks Up While rental units have been the norm recently, sales start their climb at Union Carbide Condos.
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The stumble in the economy has slowed the progress
Many condos have been for rent for five years
of urban residential development in the last few years,
rather than sale to receive certain federal funding, but
but there is once again some bustle in the streets.
some of those projects, such as 909 Walnut, are now
“I’m hearing from agents that recent activity in the
coming on the market.
marketplace has been pretty extraordinary,” says
Union Carbide Condos is the only new condo
Dana Gibson, of Gibson Real Estate Group and chair
project to hit the market. “Union Carbide could be
of the Downtown Council’s Housing Committee.
in a unique opportunity in that they have supply
“Much of that I think was because of the tax credit,
available,” Gibson adds. “It should be an interesting
but also people who have been considering downtown
year.”
housing options have decided that prices are great and now is the time.”
This historic Art Deco building at 9th and Baltimore, near the newly renovated Central Library,
According to Heartland MLS data, the downtown
is listed in the National Register of Historical Places,
area from the River Market to the Crossroads saw
and also was listed among 25 structures worth saving
nearly three times as many loft, condo and townhome
in the central business district by the KC Chapter of
sales in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same
the AIA. The 11-story building’s first floor has been
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carefully restored at the entry where it had once been modernized. The juxtaposition of old and new is apparent from first glance in the lobby: Polished brass, terrazzo floors and painstakingly restored Egyptianmotif detailed ceilings coexist nicely with key-card controlled access glass security doors with minimalist polished nickel handles. Developer Rick Powell used taxincrement financing for remediation and demolition of the building, and worked with Gastinger Walker Harden Architects to renovate the building shell and finish out the office space occupying the first three floors. All new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems were installed. El Dorado Inc. designed the residential spaces. “This was an opportunity for us to use state-of-the-art technology,” says principal Josh Shelton. “Rick’s input from the beginning set the bar high for the downtown market. This level of commitment to quality is ambitious, especially in speculative homes.” Powell also enlisted an acoustical engineer to ensure the 28 condos were built with the latest advances to minimize sound transference. “There is an intricate system behind the walls,” Shelton explains. “Ceilings are insulated and part of a suspended system that isolates it from the concrete structure. Floating floors are laid over continuous acoustic matting. Walls contain four layers of sheetrock, insulation, sound caulk and a resilient channel. Pieces fit together so metal is not pierced, thus creating an opening for sound to travel through.” Each of the residences “creates a sensory experience,” according to Shelton. With 9foot 8-inch ceiling heights and expansive walls of windows, the units live large. Each of the layouts was designed to maximize square footage, ranging from PLEASE TURN THE PAGE 54 • KCHANDG.COM
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approximately 500 to nearly 3,000 square feet in the penthouse. Solid wood doors hang on a sliding brushed nickel track or tuck into a pocket for efficient use of space. Sleek, modern, high-end finishes complement views of downtown’s urban architecture, the river and the downtown airport. Bosch stainless steel appliances (including a gas cooktop) and Corian countertops blend with backsplashes of oversized ceramic tiles laid in a brick pattern and custom cabinetry in rich, muted colors such as gray, red, white and chocolate. “My favorite feature is the disposal button on the countertop,” Powell says with a laugh. “The disposal and dishwasher are 40-percent quieter than standard.” Luxurious bathrooms incorporate the same materials and offer a modern feel with frameless glass showers, double
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offer outdoor access. “It also has rooftop rights, with the potential for a rooftop garden or third story,” Powell adds. “In addition to being so close to all of downtown’s amenities, the condos are adjacent to the Kansas City Club, which offers a large fitness center, private dining, squash courts and so much more,” says Veronica Jaster of Reece and Nichols. The initiation fee to the club is currently waived for Union Carbide residents. Four
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Addressing the Inevitable No one wants to think about needing help as they age — or having their home look like a hospital — but specialized design concepts cover both.
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Seventy percent of people will end up using crutches
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safe, as accident-free as possible and accessible to the
years old, according to Rick Caplan, director of the
user,” says Caplan, whose organization is a program
Universal Design Housing Network. It’s not until
of the Coalition for Independence.
someone has fallen and broken a leg or had a stroke
According to him, universal design can be used
that they realize how difficult it can be to climb stairs,
almost anywhere, including a car or the prep area
step into a bathtub, open cabinets or reach oven knobs.
of a restaurant. The purpose is to design a total
That is why an increasing number of local
environment that is easy to use for a broad range of
homebuilders are opting to create more accessible,
people. For instance, curb ramps, initially created for
usable living spaces. Whether they are built under
use by people with wheelchairs, now can be used by
the moniker of universal design, aging-in-place, easy
bicyclists and pedestrians pushing strollers as well.
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Aside from these three features, there are myriad ways builders can make homes more accessible, including flush walk-in showers (Caplin says 83 percent of accidents in the home occur in the bathroom), front-loading washers and dryers, ovens with controls on the front, lower light switches, maintenance-free exteriors, microwaves and dishwashers created for people in wheelchairs and outdoor paths that are at least 32 inches wide. Scott Hulen, president of R&S Homes, built the first certified easy-living home in the area. Hulen became interested in universal design while taking continuing education credits and is now creating The Villas of MariMack, an easy-living
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Tickled Pink Color is only half the story in the fun-loving home of Rena and Rick Shanks. See their eclectic style in these pages, plus find out what accessories are in for 2010. Hint: Rena’s love for shine and pops of color are right on track.
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personality as the family home — exuberant.
“When I first saw this house, I drove by at least four times thinking this is a great
location, it’s a ranch and I love it,” says Rena, anchoring the dog before he pounces. Getting Rick to agree wasn’t all that difficult. “He mulled things over and said the linoleum in the kitchen would have to go,” she recalls. That was 17 years ago. “Actually, the house was in pretty good shape when we bought it. We haven’t changed much structurally except for a major kitchen remodel (finally, after all these years) and master bathroom,” Rena acknowledges. 66 • KCHANDG.COM
From the curb, the house doesn’t look all that unusual compared to others in the neighborhood. Setting it apart, however, is the kaleidoscope of color sweeping over walls, ceilings and furnishings. It’s a riot of color that’s impossible not to notice: a milk chocolate-colored master bedroom, two half-baths, one sea-green and the other lavender, and a tart, berry-colored office. “I grew up in California. My mother, who was my inspiration, instilled a love of bright, beautiful color, along with a good sense to fill a house with lots of visual interest,” Rena says. That unabashed use of color blooms immediately once inside the foyer. Maybe it’s the mellow-gold wall color that sets up a cheerful welcome or maybe it’s the artistic, metal table. “If I see something I like, I research it and, if I can’t find it, I’ll have it made, which is exactly what I did with this table.” Purposefully diverting your attention is the living room, awash in sunlight and vibrant teal. All the furnishings here hold their own, particularly the two flea market chairs that Rena paid $25 apiece for. Slip-covered in vivid pink Dupioni silk, they scarcely temper the palette. They simply heighten the appeal much like the fanciful, gold-legged table, antiques and ceiling glazed with a metallic silver and teal paint. All together, this room delivers plenty of punch. The dining room, just beyond, is equally eye-catching. A dashing, pink-glazed coral drenches the walls accented by a shimmery gold ceiling. The colors radiate so stunningly that they steal the show. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE MAY/JUNE 2010 • 67
A wooden table for eight (with the original chairs Rick brought into the marriage), a pastel batik picture and a unique iron buffet Rena purchased at Christopher Filley Antiques are subtle understudies that balance out the dramatic space. “There are a lot of doors in this house,” Rena muses, addressing one in particular separating the kitchen from the dining room. “My partner, Pat Wright, and I (the two own Greathouse LLC, an interior design company) found this amazing glass embedded with cherry blossoms. We cut out the inside of the pocket door, filling it with this material called Livinglass. It’s like artwork; I consider it a focal point.” They didn’t stop at the door. Realizing the kitchen was going to need a major overhaul, Rena decided it was high time to renovate. First they gutted the entire space. Utilizing the original metal cabinets, Rena and Pat had them painted Navajo White then detailed them with new wood and metal handles. “We added Zodiaq countertops in chocolate brown then raised and recessed the ceiling 20 inches,” Rena adds. They topped the functional island with a sleeve of creamcolored travertine and highlighted the custom-made wood cabinet below with antique ceiling medallions from Black Bamboo. “I would have kept the original white Belgian glass tiles for the walls, but they’re too difficult to work with so I opted for wheat-colored travertine tile instead.” 68 • KCHANDG.COM
Rena accented the kitchen with a watercolor by Peregrine Honig, colored glass, ceramic bibelots and “my other indulgence, a crystal chandelier,” she says. Livinglass reappears fronting a cabinet above the kitchen built-ins and a 7-foot slice hanging at the back of the kitchen. Rena admits, “I love this material so much, I wanted to be able to see it from many angles.” Adjacent to the kitchen, clutches of artful collections decorate the spacious family room filled with overstuffed, subtly printed furnishings. Rena’s quirky knack of visual appeal surfaces constantly. Thus, the eye bounces from mosaic hearts to
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Brenda Freebern recreated the essence of the designer showrooms at the winter Las Vegas Market with this vignette in her shop at 119th & Blackbob.
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1. mini estates from Visual Framework LLC 2. metal cage, filled with marble spheres, from California Floral Imports
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3. porcelain urn from Castilian — “This kind of porcelain and brass item is unique in fine accessories when everything else is resin,” Freebern says. 4. antique etched small hurricane from Go Home Ltd. 5. 3-inch clock from A&B Home 6. glass finials from Go Home Ltd. 7. hourglass from A&B Home 8. etched antique oval box from Go Home Ltd.
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9. large platinum votives from Import Collection Inc. 10. mercury glass bottle from Go Home Ltd.
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15. beveled mirror from Howard Miller 16. lamp from Gallery Designs — “They showed a lot of details on shades, like brooches and ruching,” Freebern says. While Freebern displays these items in a traditional setting, she says they are flexible enough to fit any style of home and has an alternative vignette in her shop of black and green to show a more contemporary look.
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Beveled mirrors. Mercury glass. Burlap paired with silk. The shine of metal and glass mixed with the texture of reclaimed wood and natural fabrics appeared throughout the recent Las Vegas Market. Most showrooms ditched the formality that had filled their spaces for years, instead settling en masse into looks that are casually elegant. Brenda Freebern, owner of Picture Perfect Interiors in Olathe, attended the February event and reported back to us what she saw as overall trends for 2010. This particular market, the first of the year, was an important indicator of what will be appearing in retail shops this spring and summer. “The showrooms were getting back to their roots __ almost everything was very traditional,” Freebern notes, “and the accessories were more refined than in the past.” Freebern says the new look reflects an attitude shift. When the economy was flying high, people would buy accessories and keep them for three to five years, while the previous norm was to hold them seven to 10 years. Now there’s a return to buying for quality rather than to fill space. “People want to keep things for a long time. They’d rather wait and buy the exact piece they want,” she explains. Finding gorgeous things shouldn’t be that difficult, however, with the new introductions. “Beveled mirrors were an important part of displays __ they were everywhere!” Freebern exclaims. “You can use them as a tray on a table or hang a group of six or eight all together for a big impact.” Shiny finishes caught her eye on many accessories. “There was a lot of silver and gold mixed together, and almost all the collections had antique brass,” she adds. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE MAY/APRIL 2010 • 71
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The shimmer and shine was often toned down by neutral and natural backgrounds. The busiest showrooms paired glam with nature. Curly willow and shells filled
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vases and bowls. Raw linen tablecloths and frayed burlap runners demurely let the accessories steal the show. “Everything was very neutral and noncolor or there were big pops of color, especially turquoise and orange,” Freebern notes.
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Freebern is taking a cue from the new color trend and is repainting a fauxed wall in the shop a gorgeous green. “It’s time to freshen things up,” she says. Her customers come in for the same reason, looking for ideas to refresh a mantle display or throw a new chair or table into the mix, somehow intuiting when new items arrive at the store. With a shipment of accessories just in from the Las Vegas Market, Brenda says you have to act fast. “When you come into the shop and see something you love, you have to buy it then because it’s often not there the next time,” she says. “We don’t want anyone to miss out.” Read an exclusive recap of Freebern’s chance meeting and impromptu interview with Kathy Ireland at kchandg.com MAY/JUNE 2010 • 73
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If you’re buying on your own, it’s your responsibility to investigate and determine what will last and what has poor workmanship that might make it literally fall apart at the seams. Working with a professional who knows more than you do about the subject will help you select furniture that will have a long life span. “Not only should a designer or salesperson answer your questions about furniture’s construction, they should listen to your needs and guide you to a price point comfortable for your budget,” says Patrick Madden of MaddenMcFarland Interiors. He also adds that you should be open to spending more to buy an item you’ll use often, noting that people don’t bat an eye when plunking down money for an HDTV. “But when buying a sofa that will not only anchor a room but serve as daily seating for family and guests, they
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Stopping to Smell the Flowers More than a thousand visitors will cross this bridge at the Overland Park Arboretum on June 26 during Stems: A Garden Soiree. Buy tickets at stemssoiree.com (hurry, they sell out!) to support the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park and stop by to see KCH&G’s fine outdoor living area. You also won’t want to miss the Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners Tour May 21-22 — Turn the page to find this year’s locations.
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n Mission Hills, there is a garden without boundaries —
In Schere’s garden, an interwoven forest of trees, plants and
a wild and unruly creation that celebrates the yin and
flowers look as though they sprouted from the earth of their
yang of plant and animal, human and nature. Patty
own doing. Among the foliage, animals have found a home.
Schere, a Kansas State University Research and
Birds chirp, rabbits frolic, hawks and owls fly, and opossums,
Extension Master Gardener, will be opening her garden
raccoons and foxes have been known to make an occasional
gates for the first time to the plant-savvy, horticulture-curious
visit. It’s almost as if Schere is their Sleeping Beauty,
folk of Kansas City during the biannual garden tour this May.
serenading the wildlife with an urban sanctuary of their own.
It’s easy to see how Schere’s garden became the magical
“As a gardener, I do appreciate pristine, manicured gardens,
forest that it is. As a young girl, she spent time soaking up the
but I grew up with woods as my playground and I feel
beauty of her grandparents’ and neighbors’ gardens.
comfortable with wildlife around me. When we moved in, we
“I’ve always thought gardening was very magical. You use
had just a boring yard with a fence. I try to create layer upon
all of your senses to enjoy the textures, colors and smells. A
layer of plants and trees to celebrate the wilderness,” she says.
garden is so sensual,” she says.
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“In our garden, everything is close together like a forest. It is really wild and wooly.”
Over time, Schere added more and more to her garden and focused on trees to create a forest-like environment. She
Schere aims to select native plants, flowers and trees that
occasionally splurged on them and started buying a special
can withstand the extremes of an arctic winter and a hot
tree for her husband, Spencer, every Father’s Day. Now the
summer. “Not everything is ‘pretty’ — I try to honor the plants
garden has more than 130 trees.
that are tried and true in our climate,” she says. The almost-an-acre garden has always been a work in progress, and Schere says it started as a “bargain garden” 18 years ago. “I worked with what I had and bought what was on sale,” she recalls.
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“I’d rather have trees than diamonds. It hurts me to see wonderful, old trees being cut down in this city. We really need trees — they are very important,” she adds. Schere experiments with her tree, plant and flower choices and selects varieties that pique the senses. Some of
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to forest-like plants and small animals, it also serves as a backdrop to display Schere’s other passion — antiquing. Here and there among the garden are specially placed trinkets and treasures. “When I was a kid, I dug up a silver teapot by a river. It was worn and old, and the patina was so pretty. So many hands had touched it, and it had this warm, organic feel to it,” she remembers. She features her finds in little vignettes
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sprinkled throughout the garden. One special spot is what she calls the “spirit tree.” “We had a girdled white pine, so we stripped off the needles, painted it black and hung special finds all over it. It is one of our garden surprises,” Schere says. Up until this point, she, her family and friends were the only ones who enjoyed the
Geri and Ron Padley, Overland Park
Bud and Kaye Smith, Prairie Village
garden — a mini-vacation for relaxing with a magazine or book outside on a lounge chair and listening to the birds sing. Opening up the garden to the public made her nervous at first. “I love going on garden tours, but this is new for me to share my garden with the public. I’m starting to get my arms around it, though,” she says with a laugh. She hopes that visitors can gain an appreciation for the wildlife and trees and be inspired to create an environment of their
Patty and David Whitaker, Overland Park
own. “I want people to know that they can turn their yard into their own green oasis, no matter what size it is,” she says.
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Coming Uncorked Summer is the time to relieve the pressure of a long day with a bottle of vino, some good eats and a showroom full of close friends. We had all three with our second Cooking School and have become particularly close with Off the Vine, who supplies the wine and writes our bimonthly column. This issue: what to pair with grilled foods.
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(actually short ribs)
Beef is what’s for dinner! I
t’s funny how fast word gets around. At our second
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Cooking School, we had guests from all around
Chef Renee Kelly lit up the kitchen with help from
the world! Well, actually, two were already in town
Kitchen Design Gallery’s high-end showroom appliances.
visiting from Hong Kong and London. However, two
The semi-circular island sat 10 guests who watched
out-of-town guests made their way to Kitchen Design
closely and intently as Chef Renee performed her
Gallery all the way from Richmond, Mo. Thanks to all
culinary magic. Attached to the island on the other side is
for making the trip to Old Town Lenexa!
a countertop with a cutting board in the middle flanked by
Chef Renee Kelly was back for a second round, with
two four-burner gas stovetops, each with an oven and
her entourage and original recipes ready to serve 32
warming drawer underneath and an artistic Broan hood
guests (and an ambitious staff). Energy seemed to
above. The perimeter of the kitchen features the under-
spread throughout the room as Todd and Trisha Klaus
counter Villeroy & Boch farmhouse sink, which displays
and Bill Rosich, with Off the Vine Design & Cellar,
showroom owner Shawn McCune’s original design,
poured the first glasses of wine, known as the “Black
surrounded by countertop space and roomy refrigerators
Bottle Bubbly,” and chatted with guests as they entered.
— call it a perfect work circle instead of work triangle.
In between courses, guests and staff snacked on Shatto Milk homemade cheeses. Chef Renee, who likes this
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Whether guests watched Chef Renee from the island or on one of four flat-screen TVs around the showroom, everyone took home the information they needed — some even with a hand’s-on experience — to recreate this GLUTEN-FREE meal at home. Yes, it’s healthy and delicious and no one could tell the difference. Learn more about a gluten-free diet on page 101.
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Salad:
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| Try one (or all) of these wines picked fresh for summer. |
The Griller’s Guide When dinner moves outdoors, take one of these bottles with you to accentuate summer’s grilled favorites.
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Kansas Citians definitely know how to grill, and we
sauces. A Spanish tempranillo is also a great match
also know how important food and wine pairings are
with barbecue.
to enhance the meal. Did you know you can drink
Merlot — With its characteristic fruit-forward flavor
more than cold pinot grigio in the summer months?
profile, this varietal will support the spice and not
Read on to see what to pair with summer favorites
aggravate it. Grilled pork chops, chicken and garden-
from salad to steak.
variety salads with lighter dressings mingle well with merlot.
Grill-Friendly Reds
Shiraz/Syrah — This is a universal wine when it
Zinfandels — We have to start with this varietal
comes to grilling and complements almost any red
because, after all, we live in the barbecue mecca,
meat. It is more fruit-forward and has less tannins
and zins can handle a wide variety of red meats. This
and a softer body. Remember that Rhône-style Syrahs
bold red wine displays black pepper spice and ripe
are smokier, so they will complement meats like
tannins — a perfect match for meats with a smoky
brisket best.
flavor. Zins also work well with barbecue and steak
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Cabernet Sauvignon — Its reputation as the steak wine is absolutely true. Steaks have a higher fat content that is significantly mellowed by the tannins in this wine, and it works in reverse __ the
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fat also softens the tannins in wine, which is why many cabernets are better with food. Keep in mind, though, that cabs also pair well with other foods like burgers
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(beef or turkey). Pinot Noir — You can’t go wrong with this varietal, as it is the most diverse. The soft cherry and berry notes with good acidity makes pinot noir extremely foodfriendly. It can go with anything from grilled fish to a juicy burger in a single sip, and pinor noir is a perfect match with salmon, chicken, pork chops and shrimp.
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Grill-Friendly Whites Chardonnay — This white wine matches well with grilled fish and any creamy or buttery dish, like chicken with a cream sauce or grilled corn on the cob. Riesling — Riesling is the perfect varietal for grilled brats, shrimp, barbecue chicken and a variety of grilled veggies. Sauvignon Blanc — Salads pair well with sauvignon blanc, but keep in mind that many meats are grilled with Italian dressing marinades. Because this varietal has herbaceous qualities, it will match well with grilled peppers, veggies in fresh herbs, and grilled fish with lemon. South African sauvignon blancs have bell pepper tones and are fantastic with grilled chicken fajitas. Gewürztraminer — Because this wine has a slight pepper or spice along with some sweetness, it offers a balance to spicy dishes with its slight to moderately sweet character. Blackened Mahi Mahi has that same character and would be a perfect match, as would chicken with mango salsa. Rosé — This is the wine to go with on a hot day when you want something light and refreshing. You can find some nice dry
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style rosés that are not sweet. Other go-to wines for hot weather are Spanish verdejo and Argentinean torrontés.
Temperature Tips Hot weather tip: Cool your wines down a bit — even the red wines — to compensate for the warmer weather. Hot wine is never fun to drink. Cool drink tip: Take your patio party up a notch with a fun wine-related drink like a “winearita.” Mix wine and ice in a blender to create this tasty wine slushy. Don’t forget to provide each guest with a “woozie.” (Wine needs to stay cold with coozies, too!) These come in many colors, so everyone can find their glass.
Recommendations Clos Otto Boxhead White, Australia, is a fruity yet crisp and dry white blend of chardonnay, semillon and sauvignon blanc that will complement the richness of potato salads and buttered corn on the cob. It is also light enough to pair with summer
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| Most breads have a protein called gluten that can cause major problems for people with allergies and autoimmune disorders. |
Thought for Food A growing number of people are linking health problems with what they ingest and learning how to eat around it.
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Sherry McGarrah was down to 80 pounds. Her energy
— including depression, constipation, joint pain and a
had been evaporating as steadily as her weight recently,
tendency to bruise — can be misinterpreted as other
and her severe fatigue was just one symptom of a
health problems, stress or something “all in the
medical battle whose cause she couldn’t identify.
patient’s head.” And, like food allergies, the condition
Several of her doctors believed she was anorexic; one
seems to be showing up — or simply being recognized
ran tests to be sure she ingested fat. Only then did she
— in more and more Americans today. There is no
have her diagnosis.
medication available, only diet adjustment.
Celiac disease. That was the unfamiliar diagnosis
“I knew I was going to change my lifestyle right
McGarrah received in May 2005 and the same one
then and there,” McGarrah says. Besides buying
that has since been given to several of her family
cookbooks with recipes based on safe ingredients like
members. The disease is an inherited autoimmune
rice flour, buckwheat and sorghum, she took her
condition in which the small intestine cannot tolerate
lifestyle changes one step further by opening her
gluten, a type of protein found in wheat, barley and
own gluten-free bakery, Kneaded Specialties. The
rye that also appears in commonplace products ranging
Lee’s Summit shop offers a selection of baked goods,
from medicine to lip balm to envelope sealant. The
including sandwich bread, honey-butter biscuits
condition is commonly misdiagnosed, as its symptoms
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entrepreneur, Carreen Blankenship, knows that taste is a large factor in selecting foods that also meet health standards. Blankenship opened Olivia’s Oven after her daughter Olivia was diagnosed with celiac disease just before her first birthday. Blankenship, too, found out she has the disease, as do her mother and younger daughter,
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Modifying
family
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of area restaurants cater to those with specific needs: Succotash at the River Market offers a selection of gluten-free foods and vegan menu items; Blue Bird Bistro ensures that staffers know exactly which ingredients are in each item and how to modify; and Daniel’s Bar-B-Q serves gluten-free barbecue in Shawnee. Considered an autoimmune disorder, celiac disease is not specifically a food allergy, but those with allergies can face similar struggles in safe-proofing their diets. Cross-contamination is a major concern. The salad bars, grills and cutting boards in restaurants can allow “safe” foods
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to touch allergy triggers, and packaged foods sometimes are manufactured in plants where trigger foods are produced. Even at home, problem foods stored or prepared near allergy-safe foods can introduce risk. For six months after her diagnosis, McGarrah kept all her food in her own refrigerator drawer until her
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husband also started eating gluten-free. Food sensitivities are pervasive. About 4 million adults and children in the U.S. suffer from a food allergy, according to the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). In people with allergies, the immune system
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$599,900
$649,000
This 4,400-square-foot custom home, with 4 bedrooms
Step into luxury upon entering this penthouse condo.
and 4.5 baths, was built with all the extras. Set on the 17th
Every inch of the 3,200 square feet is filled with custom
fairway of Old Kinderhook, it features granite countertops,
touches. Enjoy the comfort of main-level living, with an entire
two gas fireplaces, a screened-in outdoor kitchen, new
second floor for guests, complete with a second living area
window treatments, updated landscaping, a three-car
and screened-in concrete deck. It’s selling completely
garage, golf membership and boatslip.
furnished, with a boat slip and underground parking.
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$436,850
$2,850,000 The lakefront home at 236 Woodhaven has 6 bedrooms,
includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Amenities include
8 bathrooms and is located in The Villages at Shawnee
tile, granite countertops, new cabinets, stainless steel
Bend. With 7,823 square feet of room, this home includes
appliances, wall of glass with lake views, and an arbor and
a four-story elevator, pool, four-car garage, golf-cart area,
deck that run the full length of the home. It also comes
top-notch security and entertainment systems, and a
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travertine, marble, ebony and knotty alder. ●
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This custom-built Porto Cima home was designed for
$925,000
comfort, elegance and entertaining, with breathtaking
This waterfront home, #725 Via Appia, Porto Cima, has 5
views from the upper-level screened-in lanai. A gentle lot
bedrooms and 4,150 square feet of space. It comes with a
gradually steps down to the dock. Well-thought-out
dock and cruiser slip, boat and PWC slips, and a kitchen
upgrades and outstanding craftsmanship make this
for outdoor cooking. Join the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf
house a home.
Course and enjoy all the amenities of a Porto Cima resort
573.302.3660
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$549,900
lifestyle with the clubhouse, pool and marina. ●
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Four Seasons Realty
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You can see for miles down the Grand Glaize Arm and
$2,995,000
across the 17,500-acre state park from just about
This home, with more than 200 feet of lakefront property,
anywhere in this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom luxury
features a double curving staircase with hand-hewn rails
condominium. The amenities at The Towers in Osage
that lead down to the main-level living area. Exceptional
Beach include 30- to 50-foot slips, indoor/outdoor heated
attention to detail and craftsmanship are evident through
pools, fitness center, sauna, hot tub and a 56-foot screened-in deck. ●
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Parkview Real Estate LLC
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$239,000
custom kitchen cabinetry, high-end appliances, heated floors and a huge screened-in porch, with a covered outdoor kitchen by the pool. It has 5 bedrooms, all suites, 6 bathrooms and a garage located on the main level.
573.374.0377
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These charming new villas at Villas at Bell Tower are situated along the 14th fairway at Old Kinderhook, the only
$649,900
gated golf and lake community at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Located near the end of Lake Road KK in the St. Tropez
Construction is underway on these 3-bedroom, 3-bath,
Subdivision, this house has 3,800 square feet with 5
2,000-plus-square-foot golf course homes. The Villas at
bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 140 feet of lakefront property and
Bell Tower will be appointed with all of the finest interior and
a 2-well dock. Nestled in a cove at the 25 mile marker,
exterior features you would expect.
573.317.3595
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This 2,350-square-foot home was remodeled in 2006 and
with a boat dock.
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WHAT’S YOUR
By Jennifer Bondurant
SPEED? Whether your preferred water sport gets your motor running — or sailing — you can find it at the Lake of the Ozarks this season.
SETTING SAIL “Power boats are fun — everybody likes to go fast,” says Greg Minor, general manager of Ozark Yacht Club (OYC). “But sailing is something different to do. It’s very peaceful with no engines running and it’s a little more challenging to let the wind move you around the lake.” PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS CVB
OYC is a full-service marina, traditional yacht club and home to the Ozark Sailing Club, supporting local sailing enthusiasts and offering a social atmosphere for boaters. With around 50 current members, Minor (who is also the club’s secretary) says that the Ozark Sailing Club’s membership is growing but that sailing at the Lake is not a new trend. “It’s a trend that is revamping,” Minor explains. “Years and years ago, there was a tremendous amount of sailboats at the Lake. We’re trying to bring that back.” “We see power boats shut down and watch us sail,” Minor says. “Everybody, at one point or another, has said ‘I’d like to sail.’”
and 310 bow riders are some of the best sellers at the Lake of the Ozarks, according to him. “(The bow riders) are good for coving out, spending time with
The Ozark Sailing Club helps fulfill that dream by facilitating
friends and family,” he says. A seat incorporated into the transom
first-time sailing expeditions. Minor says they also see a lot
lets two people sit and enjoy the water, and a waterproof, transom-
of boaters getting their sailboats out after they’ve been sitting
mounted stereo control allows for aft-control of the tunes. Options
dormant and becoming more involved.
include upgraded stereos for iPods and docking stations for
Interested in sailing but don’t know where to start? Come to a
mp3 players, blue LED underwater lights, and digital throttle and
skipper’s meeting prior to one of the sailing club’s races (six in the
shift — high-tech favs. Livorsi chrome shifters and throttles are
spring and six in the fall) and throw your name in to be on the
standard features.
crew. OYC also offers a three-day course that certifies students
Innovations to Sea-Doo personal watercraft have revolutionized
with the American Sailing Association, or if you want to give
the PWC market, according to Niedergerke. Built-in, fully
OYC membership a test drive, a weeklong guest membership is
adjustable suspension gives you six inches of vertical lift to
only $250.
cushion the Lake’s waves. Sea-Doo also features a braking system
Another reason why sailing may be enjoying resurgence: “It’s a wind-guzzler, not a gas-guzzler,” Minor says.
and cruise control. “Sea-Doo is the first to offer all three of those features,” Niedergerke says. “They own just shy of 50 percent of the PWC
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market because they’ve set the standards for safety with the
Whether wind is your speed or you prefer soaring across the water,
brakes, comfort with the suspension and convenience, thanks to all
socializing is a big part of boating at the Lake and why open
of the features offered.”
bow boats are enjoying popularity, says Mark Niedergerke, sales/brokerage manager for Glen Cove Marina. The Formula 290
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of the Lake of the Ozarks
W
hen considering the Lake of the Ozarks, many of us
think of the area as one large entity. Instead, the Lake
with everything from fishing and family play to relaxing in style with a spa.
area is made up of several different cities, towns,
Laurie is a growing community constantly moving forward to
villages and private communities, each with unique personalities.
provide upscale conveniences to its full- and part-time population,
All offer activities for visitors and residents alike, including
with an eye toward maintaining the charm of a small-town
boating, fishing, golfing, shopping and dining.
atmosphere.
Overall, the Lake’s surrounding areas have experienced significant
Sunrise Beach, just south of Laurie on 5 Hwy, is another small
growth during the past 10 years. Demographic studies show the
community with a great deal to offer. Major highway improvements
largest singular growth within the Baby Boomer age bracket because
in recent years have positively affected this community. From the
of the area’s appeal to those considering an active retirement.
community bridge connecting the west side to the east side of the
There are also great benefits for families considering purchasing property at the Lake: two of the state’s top-rated school districts are located here, and family-friendly recreational activities are abundant.
Lake, to the recent improvements to 5 Hwy, Sunrise Beach has benefited. Housing opportunities as a result of these highway projects are the developments closest to the community bridge. The Villages at Shawnee Bend is an upscale housing development of multimillion
The City of Laurie is located on 5 Hwy on the west side of the
dollar homes. In this development, the builders have taken great
Lake just south of Hwy 52. Laurie is a quaint little community
care to leave the natural beauty of the grounds undisturbed.
offering shopping, dining, a movie theater, and, of course, access to all of the Lake’s water activities.
Porto Cima is another private community developed in this area, including upscale homes, a clubhouse and golf course among
Homes available in and around Laurie include lake front, lake
its many amenities. The developer, Four Seasons Homes, is known
view and some in unspoiled rural areas just minutes from the
for high standards in every aspect of the finished product. Expect
conveniences of a small city. Starting in the $170,000s, Blue
the price tag to read anything from $300,000 and up, depending on
Anchor Bay Condominiums has amenities that focus on lake life,
the type of home and the upgrades you choose. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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Camdenton is located at the crossroads of Hwy 5 and Hwy 54. In this area, you’ll find myriad options when it comes to homes. Within the city limits, everything from old turn-of-the-century homes to new development is available. Skirting the city limits are gated golf communities such as Old Kinderhook with custom homes, waterfront
condos
and
townhomes;
waterfront condominium communities like Point Royale, featuring two- and threebedroom condos starting in the $130,000s; and the new-home development Mission Bay, with everything from custom homes to townhomes from the high $300,000s and up, complete with community dock and clubhouse. Camdenton is one of the oldest communities in the Lake area, with a lot of history pre-dating the building of Bagnell Dam. While visiting the west side of the Lake, take in a few antique stores, tour Bridal Cave and hike in the state park to the HaHa Tonka ruins.
Osage Beach is commonly considered the shopping hub of the Lake area, with the outlet mall boasting its 110 shops and various big-box stores scattered along the highway. Boating, fishing, golfing, dining and nightlife are also available in this centrally located city on Lake of the Ozarks. As the highway project moves forward, the lay of the land seems to be in constant flux, as are the opportunities for homebuyers. Like other areas of the Lake, there are condominiums, townhomes and singlefamily homes in a wide range of prices. As the new highway makes areas more accessible, new home communities will be developed. Harbor Heights Estates is one such community currently in development, offering affordable three-bedroom homes in a planned community.
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area, along with miles of shoreline dotted with more golfing, dining, nightlife, condominiums, townhomes and singlefamily homes. Seasons Bay offers custom villas that share no common walls or floor joists with neighbors, thus are soundproof, and offer the maintenance-free living of a condo. In addition to upscale homes and condominium communities, you’ll also find one of the Lake’s only condo hotels. Camden on the Lake Resort, Spa & Yacht
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Rocky Mount, located on the west side of the Lake, is filled with undisturbed land and shoreline. If you’re looking for quiet and pristine surroundings, this is the area for you. One such example is Atlantis Island Condos, offering unequalled privacy starting in the $170,000s. Another private development is Timberlake Village, offering home sites and condominiums in a wooded area with quiet waterfront starting in the low $200,000s. The commonality among each city is a little piece of Lake of the Ozarks. The fun for you is finding your perfect match. The preceding information was obtained through information provided by Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, The Lake West Chamber of Commerce, Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce, Associated Brokers and Lake of the Ozarks Board of Realtors/Bagnell Dam Association
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by Brooke Pearl
With warm temperatures, cool water and a boatload of summer activities, the Lake of the Ozarks is ready for its estimated 3 million visitors. ust 165 miles from Kansas City and 175 miles from St.
(one ticket = 1 plastic duck) were purchased then the ducks were
Louis, the Ozarks offers more than 1,150 miles of shoreline,
taken by helicopter and dropped into the lake. The first three to
charming towns, and tons of annual festivals and activities
cross the finish line won — money! For even more excitement,
that residents and visitors look forward to each year.
participate in the 2010 Lake of the Ozarks Shoot Out, the annual
This summer, trade out your bathing suit (just this one time) for
boat race, August 23-29, benefiting lake-area rescue teams
period-appropriate clothing to attend the Oma and Noma Days
and charities. It’s the largest unsanctioned boat race in the
Festival, May 15-16, with frog-jumping, watermelon-seed spiting
Midwest, with more than 100 racers and 70,000 spectators
and pie-eating contests (www.omanomadays.org). If you’d rather
(www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.org). If you’re still feeling
spend your day touring some of the best-looking homes at the
charitable, sign up for the Ellis Fischel Summer Celebration
lake, get a ticket for the 16th Annual Newcomers/Longtimers
Cancer Gala at the Lodge of Four Seasons on August 28. Another
Homes Tour on May 15 in Camdenton (573.348.4482) or visit the
refined afternoon includes the 17th Annual Missouri Wine
lake area’s 3rd Annual Master Gardeners Garden Tour on June 5
Festival on August 7 that will feature some of the best wines in
(573.365.5033). Step out of the gardens and onto the Celebration
the state, but if you’d rather spend a day admiring art, you’ll enjoy
Cruise Ship for a Waterfront Fireworks Display on May 30
the 4th Annual Art & Ambiance Fair, June 26-27, in Osage Beach.
(573.480.3212 to RSVP) or check out 10th Annual Osage River
It’s free and open to the public.
Pow Wow, June 18-20, featuring Native American dancers and drums, food and crafts (573.369.2710).
Rounding out the Lake of the Ozarks’ season are several fall events: the 4th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest, September 16-
For more face time on the water, float on down to the 3rd
19 (www.lakeoftheozarksbikefest.com), and the 23rd Annual Osage
Annual World’s Largest Pontoon Boat Party on June 12 at Captain
River Mountain Man Rendezvous, September 17-19, featuring
Ron’s (www.captainronsatthelake.com). AquaPalooza, known to
authentic costumes, hand-crafted gifts, folk art and artifacts, black
some as the world’s largest water party, is a free event scheduled
powder shoots, and tomahawk- and knife-throwing contests
for July 17. Boaters join forces with Marine Max and Sea Ray for
(573.964.1008). End the season off right at the Sweet Corn
a day of entertainment in Osage Beach (www.aquapalooza.com). As August rolls around, don’t miss the second-annual Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop on August 14. Last year 4,211 tickets
Festival on September 4 or the 25th Eldon Turkey Festival on September 25.
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Pros Know Real estate agents lay out where to go and what you’ll get at the Lake’s most coveted areas. Story by Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell
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T
he 1,300 miles of shoreline along Grand Lake provide plenty
running around like crazy,” she says. “People are eager to get started
of opportunity to build or buy a home on or near the water. That
into summer this year.”
home or a full-time residence at this Oklahoma oasis a reality.
prime time to buy, helping to keep the market afloat at Grand Lake.
and a strengthening economy are helping those dreaming of a second
Barnhart adds that many people saw the down economy as a
Ruth Ann Barnhart, a broker for Prudential Grand Lake Wistrom
Chuck Perry, broker/owner of Re/Max Grand Lake, also acknowledges
Realty, says that real estate for the area was slower than normal last
that 2009 was relatively strong, until a blip in the last quarter.
year but is looking better this year. “When we get sunny days, we are
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“Activity picked up again in March, and I see 2010 as a catching-up
known for its bass and crappie fishing), you are probably seeking
year for us,” he notes. Maybe you can catch more than a bass this year
property on the north end of the lake. Waterfront lot prices range
and snag a great home for a great deal.
from $250,000-$500,000. “Most people want as many rooms as possible,” Barnhart says. “The average-size home on the shoreline is
Different Sections for Different Home Types
4,000-5,000 square feet.”
No matter if you’re a retiree, a second-home owner or will be living
In the center of the lake, near Grove, you’ll find fully developed
at Grand Lake full-time, Perry says there is an area that’s right for you.
neighborhoods, prime shopping and a new $56-million hospital. These
The north, center section and south sections have the most unique attractions. If you’re looking for a more peaceful respite, away from most of the development and an area better suited for fishing (Grand Lake is
amenities draw many who want to live at Grand Lake year-round. You can find luxury neighborhoods, such as Patricia Island Estates & Golf Club, Buffalo Shores and Wildwood Farms, offering homes from $750,000-$1.5 million, according to Perry. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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The south end of the lake houses yacht clubs and is home to larger
lake, great views of and access to the water. “Most of the homeowners
watercraft. Barnhart says you can purchase a waterfront lot on the south
on Grand Lake love it here because they can own property right up
end for $250,000 and up; homes range from $850,000-$1.5 million.
to the shoreline and have their own private boat docks,” Perry says. “Most of the boat docks have more than one slip, and the average is a
What You’ll Find on Grand Lake
three-slip dock.”
Whether you’re buying or selling a property on Grand Lake, the more
Barnhart says the water depth on Grand Lake doesn’t fluctuate much,
amenities in a home, the better. “People who come to Grand Lake from
making it particularly easy for homeowners to build close to the water
Tulsa and Oklahoma City are looking for all of the amenities in a home
and enjoy lake living.
that they have in the city,” Barnhart explains. Those amenities include an open and spacious floor plan, hardwood and tile floors, granite countertops, and especially important at the
“Baby Boomers who are getting ready to retire should take a look at what Grand Lake has to offer,” Barnhart says. “The prices aren’t getting any cheaper.” MAY/JUNE 2010 • 135
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GRAND LAKE O’ the Cherokees Join in celebrating our nation’s independence at the July 4 Duck Creek Fireworks in Ketchum. This display is considered to be one of Oklahoma’s biggest fireworks shows! 918.782.9426 or travelok.com
Top 25 Things to Do This Summer BY DEBRA TOTTY
Take a ride on the Cherokee Queen. Choose one of two paddlewheel
excursion boats for a unique tour of the shores of Grand Lake. You may
Har-ber Village. One of the largest
also experience a romantic moonlit evening cruise featuring one of their
antique museums in the U.S., this
Learn about the past at
specialty cruises (with or
reconstructed
turn-of-the-century
without a meal). 918.786.4272
village has more than 100 buildings
or thecherokeequeen.com
and collections. 918.786.3488 or
Cool off at the new Grove City Pool & Splash Pad. After
Go 4-wheeling at Pensacola Dam.
upgrades and reconstruction,
While boaters speed away on the other
the pool and splash pad should
side of the dam, those who prefer
be new “hot spots” in town
adventure on dry land can ride their
when they open in early summer. 918.786.6107 or cityofgrove.com
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Photo by Matt Kocourek
har-bervillage.com
4-wheelers on the rocks. 918.782.3295 or pelicanlanding.us
Collect bobbers for prizes during the Bobber Drop — August 14, 2010. Fuel up your jet ski, speedboat or pontoon and head out on a mission to
Camp in the great outdoors. Grounds available include Bear’s Den
gather as many numbered bobbers as you can for hundreds of prizes. More
Resort, Snider’s Camp, Cedar Oaks RV Resort, Lee’s Grand Lake Resort
than 6,000 bobbers will be dropped from a helicopter around the areas of
and Red Rock Resort, all in Grove; Pine Island RV Resort in Jay;
Honey Creek, Sailboat Bridge, Elk River, Bernice, Patricia Island and
and Grand Country Lakeside RV Park in Afton; among others.
Monkey Island. 918.786.2300 or grandlakesportscenter.net
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O’ the Cherokees
Connect with nature at some of the state’s beautiful parks. Check out
Disney (918.435.8727), Patricia Island Estates & Golf Club in Grove
Cherokee State Park in Disney, east of Langley (918.435.8066),
(918.786.3338), Peninsula Resort & Club-Grand Lakes in Monkey
Honey Creek State Park in Grove (918.786.9447), Bernice State Park in
Island (918.257.4204) and Coves Golf Club Bird Island in Afton
Bernice (918.786.9447), Lake Eucha State Park in Jay and
(918.782.3220), plus many more. grandlakeoklahoma.com
Natural Falls State Park in West Siloam Springs (918.422.5802) travelok.com/State_Parks
Ride horses. Call your friends and saddle up at Monkey Island Trail & Hay Rides and follow trails along beautiful Grand Lake. 918.257.5186 or
Tee off on the links. Get out on the greens at Cherokee Grove Golf Club in Grove (918.786.9852), Grand Cherokee Golf Course in
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Visit Lendonwood Gardens. Stroll through this public botanical
EVENTS & Celebrations
azaleas,
Enjoy entertainment by Duke Mason and his band on May 14 at the
rhododendrons, daylilies, hostas,
Grand Lake Villa 2nd Annual Car & Motorcycle Show. Also see arts &
peonies, Japanese maples and
crafts, a dunk tank, and lots of classic cars and motorcycles. 918.786.2276
more. It’s open year-round during
or groveok.org
garden
featuring
daylight hours. 918.786.2938 or lendonwood.com
The American Heritage Music Festival June 10-12 will feature national contests that attract clogging and fiddling competitors from across
Go to a wine tasting. Taste-test a variety of Oklahoma wines at
the United States, including jam sessions, good food and more.
Summerside Vineyards & Winery in Vinita and grab some great food at its
918.786.8896 or grandlakefestivals.com
bistro. 888.508.9463 or summersidevineyards.com
A favorite each summer, this year’s 23rd Annual Grovefest will feature Picture yourself behind the wheel at Darryl Starbird’s National Rod &
entertainment, a cook-off, arts & crafts show, business exposition,
Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum. Into cars and hot rods? This museum
carnival and a fun zone for children. Be ready for the excitement
houses more than 40 custom-built exotic vehicles by world-renowned custom
June 18-19. Admission is free. 918.786.9079 or groveok.org
car builder and designer Darryl Starbird, as well as many other famous hot rod and custom car builders. 918.257.4234 or darrylstarbird.com
You’ll find special Cajun entertainment featuring Jana Jae, food, music, dancing and fun at this year’s Cajun Fest on July 3. 918.786.8896 or grandlakefestivals.com
43rd Huckleberry Festival in Jay will take place on July 3 and include a car show, parade, 5k run, quilt show, carnival and much more. 918.253.8698 or jayokchamber.com
Join Jana Jae in the 11th Annual Jana Jae’s Fiddle Fest in Grove September 3-5. She’ll be joined by outstanding fiddlers and instructors of Photo by Katherine Mathis
all levels of ability and interest in playing the fiddle/violin. 918.786.8896 or grandlakefestivals.com
The 2010 Hook N Cookoff will showcase teams competing to take home first-place prizes for best coleslaw, catfish and hushpuppies. Scheduled for September 25 at Pelican Landing Resort, other events include a
Watch a performance at Coleman Theatre. The historical Coleman
car show, live music and a variety of vendor booths. 918.782.3295 or
Theatre, with its spectacular Spanish Revival design, has been providing
pelicanlanding.us
quality entertainment since 1929. A must-see off Route 66! 918.540.2425 or colemantheatre.org
Take a leap into the deep culture of Oklahoma’s Native Americans as thousands come together to dance, sing, renew and create new friendships
Take a chance with the dice at the casinos. If you’re feeling lucky, visit
at annual celebrations such as the Miami Nation Tribal Pow-wow June 4-5
Wyandotte Nation Casino in Wyandotte (866.477.4946), Buffalo Run
(918.542.1445), the Ottawa Tribal Pow-wow held at the Ottawa Tribal
Casino in Miami (918.542.7140), Grand Lake Casino in Grove
Grounds September 3-5 (918.540.1536) or the Wyandotte Nation Tribal
(918.786.8528), The Stables Casino in Miami (918.542.7884) or High
Pow-wow also September 3-5 (918.678.2297). visitmiamiok.com
Winds Casino in Miami (918.541.9463). MAY/JUNE 2010 • 139
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Architects Bickford + Co. Design Build Team Nearing Staats Prelogar & Jones RDM Architecture Wolfgang Trost Architects
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Art/ Framing Restoration 75th Street Gallery America's Heartland Gallery Leawood Fine Art
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Automobiles/ Boats/ Motorcycles Zee Lake Auto Rental
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Cabinetry ABC Renovations Armstrong Kitchens Kansas City Building Supply Kitchen Design Gallery Kitchen Studio: Kansas City Kitchens by Kleweno
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Closet/Office/Garage Storage Systems Affordable Closets California Closets Complete Garage Kansas City Closet Co. Kitchen Design Gallery Nebraska Furniture Mart Star Drywall
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Communities/ Developments/ Real Estate Cedar Creek Development Mills Farm Old Kinderhook Patricia Island The Villages at Shawnee Bend
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Condos/ Lofts The Towers
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46 Back Cover, 64 9 24 91 73 89 Back Cover, 64 34
Furniture/ Home Accessories Amini's Galleria Delaware Interiors Edgevale Interiors Nebraska Furniture Mart Picture Perfect Interiors The Yellow Barn
13 77 35 Back Cover, 64 57 43
Game Rooms Amini's Galleria
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Garages/Garage Doors/ Storage Sheds Black Bear Barns Complete Garage Kansas City Closet Co. Radio Controlled Garage Door
91 60 32 37 60
Education Archbishop O'Hara Fort Osage R-1 School District Gardner Edgerton Schools K-12 Lawrence Virtual School Lutheran High School Northland Catholic Schools Shawnee Mission School District St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
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Garden Nurseries Rosehill Gardens
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Elevators/Trams Hill Country Trams
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Heating and Cooling/ Energy Systems A.B. May Harrington Brothers Heating and Cooling
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Home Builders/ Developers Ambassador Construction C&M Builders Design Build Team Forner-LaVoy Builders Gianni Homes Holthaus Building Pioneer Custom Builders Quality Home Concepts Tim Cunningham Homes Waterford Construction
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Entertainment Celebration Cruises Sea Rocket
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Glass/ Mirrors Gaylord & Sons Stone Solutions
Home Theater/ Home Automation/ Electronics Factory Direct Appliance Nebraska Furniture Mart Home Warranty A.B. May
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Interior Design 3 French Hens Delaware Interiors Edgevale Interiors Karen Ecton Interior Design Kitchen Design Gallery Picture Perfect Interiors
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100 78 L10 92 L12 136 100
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Windows/ Doors/ Millwork All Weather Window & Doors Bordner Installation Gaylord & Sons Kansas City Building Supply Kansas City Millwork Knepper Construction McCray Loewen Window Center Michael's Handyman Service Owen Lumber
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“It’s really important to do your homework before you start a project like this. So many times we get halfway through and people say, ‘oh, I never thought about that.’”
“We don’t want them to look differently than any other home anywhere else.” — Builder Scott Hulen on certified easy-living homes
“Just because something is less expensive doesn’t mean that you’ll actually save money. It usually ends up costing you more because you have to replace it in three or four years.” — Interior Designer Patrick Madden on why you should buy quality furniture
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