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his issue marks the start of our third year publishing. It hasn’t been all rainbows and sunshine, but because of you, the reader, and an amazing community of inspiring store owners and creative people, it has mostly been those things. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people with which to be associated. You have encouraged and helped this business more than you probably know. But I don’t really see it as a business; I see it as a lot of fun (with even more hard work) and something I do to hopefully bring a little more joy to your lives. A couple months ago I heard Lazlo on 96.5 The Buzz talking about how he doesn’t do things he’s not good at. His philosophy is that we waste so much time doing tasks we’re just not skilled at, all the while neglecting our true talents and passions. This might cause a stir in a group of perpetual DIYers, but hear me out — I like the idea. For instance, I’m terrible at cleaning my house. I don’t have time, I don’t enjoy it, and it stresses me out. And if I really put an adequate amount of energy into house cleaning, this magazine would never get published. I don’t live in a pigsty, but the point is, there are things in life we can either lax on or let others do for us in order to focus on what we’re really good at. This issue is full of people who are good at stuff. Our creative people take on locally available natural paints, Jennifer Bertrand gives color choosing advice, the Brown Button guys point out what to save from junk drawers, we explore a beautifully appointed historic home in Liberty, peek into the glamping scene (twice!), and embrace our inner hippie fashion. And there’s plenty more DIY for all of you who can (or think you can) indeed do it all. We’ve started a new column for those who like to construct things. The author, Dustin, is an old friend of mine and I can’t wait to show you what else we have in store for him starting this summer. He should probably be scared. It involves old houses, lots of work, and probably a video camera... In super-exciting news, we’re sponsoring Chick Events’ Handmade and Vintage Events this fall. We’ve really enjoyed getting to know the ladies of this company and we’re so excited for what they’re going to pull together. You do not want to miss these events! We’re releasing our firstever all-fashion issue this fall and Fashion Director Calli has been working so hard. I’m a proud “mama!” Also, this month be on the lookout for the start of our small business classes — because we totally believe in entrepreneurs (and doing what you’re good at)! In the meantime, we’d love to hear from you. Find us on any of the social medium at left and give us a holler. VKC vintagekcmag.com Life is too short to waste time. Once you’ve found what makes you happy, hang on to it tight and find a vintagekc way to do more of it, even if that means letting go of some of the things you’re not so great at. There’s no vintagekcmag shame in admitting you can’t do it all. Speaking of which, for the love of vintage, can someone please send over a talented house cleaner? vintagekc
Publisher/Editor Erin Shipps erin@vintagekcmag.com Fashion Director/Editorial Assistant Calli Green calli@vintagekcmag.com Copy Editor Susan Anderson
Contributors Kim Antisdel Dustin Bates Jennifer Bertrand Michael Fry James Fry Kirsten Hudson Courtney Jenkins Megan Kapple Audrey Kuether Abbie Marshall Amy McCarter Heather Scanlon Susan Sneddeker Deborah Vogler Haley Williams
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Jill DiMartino Finished Vision Photography Layne Haley Photography Wheat Photography VintageKC volume 3, issue 1 is published quarterly by Erin Shipps in Overland Park, KS. Copyright 2014, Erin Shipps. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. Printed in the U.S.A.
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A LIberty home goes from rental to stunning with a beautiful makeover. Photo by Jill DiMartino