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31 CALENDAR OF EVENTSWhat’s happening in November in Kansas City.
39 WHAT’S NEWNews for your home and lifestyle.
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77 SAVVY GARDENERAll Aglow __ Extend the fall season with theelement of fire in the backyard.
HOMES OF NOTE81 A holiday homes tour presented by theKansas City Symphony Guild, a fundraisingevent for the KC Symphony.
LIFESTYLE107 GIFT EXCHANGEHere’s a list of gifts they’ll love unwrapping!
113 HOLIDAY SHOPPING KC STYLESince you have to shop anyway, take sometime to make a day or weekend of it and visitsome of the best malls and towns in the area.
116 SPOONFULS OFHOMEMADE GOODNESSThat’s what Cooking School guestsexperienced with Webster House’s ChefCharles d’Ablaing and the made-from-scratch(and recipe-free) menu.
119 WINE CONNOISSEURA Toast for the Holidays __ As the leaveschange and temperatures drop, we beginto think about holiday traditions like foodand wine.
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DDuring the holidays, people talk a lot about their
family traditions. Back when I lived at home with
my parents, we used to haul up our tree from the
basement during Thanksgiving and decorate it. We’d
load the presents into the car on Christmas Eve and
drive to another family member’s house, usually
filled with lots of kids and amazing food selections.
I’d sleep in late the next morning at home just to make
sure Santa had had enough time to make it down and
back up our chimney.
My mom would make a large pot of her
grandmother’s simple but very special recipe of
chicken and dumplings — and she still does as long
as my cousin David and I have anything to do
about it. She also bakes three loaves of Aunt Dottie’s
pumpkin bread, which tastes so good in your mouth
that you prefer not to think about how bad each slice
is for your health.
But we are a small family — my dad is an only
child and so am I — and as we’ve experienced
death, divorce and relocation, our numbers have
dwindled as have some of those traditions. Now that
I’m responsible for regenerating the family and
happily starting my own in a few short months, I’ve
begun thinking about what kinds of traditions I can
create for us.
We’re starting traditions from scratch — like mom’s chicken and dumplings.
It’s (Going to Be) A Wonderful Life
I imagine a trip to the pumpkin patch will be in
order, both for carving funny faces in the round
globes and for removing and roasting the seeds. We’ll
buy a couple extras to bake and use real pumpkin
instead of canned pumpkin for Aunt Dottie’s bread.
I’m not a fan of either artificial trees or cutting
down live ones, so I’ve been thinking about ordering
potted trees that we can later plant on our property.
After 20 years or so, we’ll have our own veritable
Christmas tree forest!
Instead of buying a new ornament to commemorate
the year, we’ll make our own during family craft
night and hang them among the colorful Mardi Gras
beads we caught this year in New Orleans. While
we’re at it, we can pop some popcorn and string
strands to put around the junipers in the front yard for
the birds to have a snack.
Michael and I each have a history of family movie
night that we plan to continue. For me, it’s “The
Muppet Christmas Carol” and for him, it’s “It’s a
Wonderful Life.” In either one, the lessons are about
sharing and celebrating friends and family, and that is
definitely a tradition that started long before us and
will continue long after we’re gone.
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different and “multiple” ways. Providing fine home and
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certain television shows, listen to radio programming
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ago. For example, in most cases, someone seeing an
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2-Day Holiday Boutiquefeaturing 30 of the area’s best specialty retailers
Boutique LocationThe Lodge of Ironwoods Park
(147th and Mission, Leawood, Kansas)
Tuesday, Nov. 16th & Wednesday, Nov. 17th ● 10:00 am - 7:00 pm ● Free admission
For the list of holiday boutique vendors,
see our ad on the KCH&G October issue.
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Tickets are available at most local Hen House, HyVee, Price Chopper grocery stores.
Visit www.JCYM.net to find other locations
nearest you or purchase tickets online.
Nov. 1st-17th or at the door the day of the event.
JOHNSON COUNTY YOUNG MATRONS
Proceeds will benefit Johnson County Young Matrons’ Philanthropies
November 6, 10, 12, 14 ❖ Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents
“Norma,” Bellini’s score that tells a story about a powerful
woman forced to betray her sacred vows for love only to be
betrayed by her lover’s infidelity. 816.471.4933 or kcopera.org
Through November 7 ❖ Marilyn Maye returns to Quality Hill
Playhouse with jazz standards and contemporary favorites.
816.421.1700 or qualityhillplayhouse.com
November 8 ❖ Emanuel Ax, pianist, plays at the upcoming
Richard Harriman Memorial Benefit at Folly Theater in tribute to
Series founder and artistic director Richard Harriman, who died
on July 15. Time: 7 p.m. 888.528.5521 or hjseries.org
November 11-January 16 ❖ Starring Cindy Williams, who
played Shirley in television’s “Laverne & Shirley,” “Sylvia” is a
modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog. Man’s best
friend is not always the wife’s best friend, and so the battle
begins. 913.649.7469 or newtheatre.com
Special EventsNovember 3 ❖ Join a Lakeside Nature Center Naturalist on a
free hike to explore the trails around the center. Time: 10:30 a.m.-
noon. 816.513.8960 or lakesidenaturecenter.org
November 5 ❖ Join the thousands who explore the galleries and
shops on First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District for one of
the nation’s largest art walks. Time: 6:30-10 p.m. 913.994.9325
or kccrossroads.org
November 5 ❖ When celebrated instrumentalists Gautier
Capuçon, cellist, and Gabriela Montero, pianist, met, they quickly
became musical partners who will perform together again at the
Folly Theater. Time: 8 p.m. 816.415.5025 or hjseries.org
November 5 ❖ Enjoy John Mellencamp on his No Better Than
This tour at The Midland by AMC. Time: 6:45 p.m. 800.745.3000
or midlandkc.com
November 6 ❖ The Wilderness Run, to take place around the
Shoal Creek Living History Museum, is a challenging cross-
country run sanctioned by MARA. Time: 9 a.m. 816.407.3650
or kcmo.org
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| November 5-7 ❖ Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical,“Cats,”playing at the Music Hall, features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
timeless melodies and the hit song “Memory.”800.366.0583 or broadwayacrossamerica.com |
| December 4-5 ❖ The ReDiscover the Holidays Homes Tour 2010 is a benefit for childrenand families served by ReDiscover. Seven homes surrounding the historic Longviewestate will be on tour, featuring home styling by some of the area’s best designers.
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 day of tour, $12 group tickets. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,Dec. 4; noon-4 p.m., Dec. 5. 816.347.3259 or rediscovertheholidays.com |
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November 20 ❖ The American Royal
Grand Finale “Black Tie and Tails” will
take place at Kemper Arena and offer an
evening of celebration cocktails and buffet
dinner from 6-8 p.m. The Championship
Horse Show is at 7 p.m. 816.569.4060 or
americanroyal.com
November 20 ❖ Lady Antebellum performs
at The Midland by AMC with David
Nail. Time: 8 p.m. 800.745.3000 or
midlandkc.com
November 20 ❖ Winner of the prestigious
Avery Fisher Career Grant for 2009,
Alessio Bax, pianist, is universally praised
for his lyrical playing and insightful
interpretations and will be playing at the
Folly Theater. Time: 7 p.m. 816.415.5025
or hjseries.org
November 19-20 ❖ At the Best Little
Arts & Crafts Show, shop around
the Sermon Center for arts, crafts,
seasonal decorations, wreaths and more.
816.325.7370 or visitindependence.com
Through November 20 ❖ Visions of the
Flint Hills Art Exhibit & Sale is a show to
celebrate art inspired by the Flint Hills and
Tallgrass Prairie at Buttonwood Art Space
in Union Hill. Partial proceeds benefit the
Kansas Park Trust. 816.285.9000 or
visionsoftheflinthills.org
November 19-21 ❖ The Kansas City
Symphony presents Michael Stern, music
director, James Tocco, piano, Christine
Grossman, viola, with the Italian Serenade
of Hugo Wolf and Berlioz’s Harold in Italy
at the Lyric Theatre and Yardley Hall.
816.471.0400 or kcsymphony.org
Through November 21 ❖ Showing at the
Kansas City Repertory Theatre, “Harriet
Jacobs” is about a young slave woman’s
remarkable story of triumph over bitter
oppression. 816.235.2700 or kcrep.org
November 25 ❖ Sign up for the 21st
Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family
Stroll on the Sprint Campus in Overland
Park. Time: 9 a.m. sportskc.org
November 26-27 ❖ Harry Truman will
make two special appearances at his
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weekend (portrayed by historian and re-
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p.m. 816.268.8200 or trumanlibrary.org
Holiday EventsNovember 3-4 ❖ Tablescapes 2010 will
be at Nell Hill’s in Briarcliff Village and
will feature designer, lifestyle expert and
television host Monica Pedersen as well as
Mary Carol Garrity and her designers. All
proceeds benefit the American Royal’s
educational mission. botarevents.org
November 5-6 ❖ Stroll through decorated
shops to see new holiday merchandise
and enjoy the Holiday Open House on
the Historic Independence Square.
816.461.0065 or visitindependence.com
November 5-December 26 ❖ “Plaid
Tidings” is about a hilarious, harmonious
quartet, The Plaids (Frankie, Sparky, Jinx
and Smudge) who are back with a holiday
spectacular at the American Heartland
Theatre. 816.842.9999 or ahtkc.com
November 10 ❖ Don’t miss this year’s
Homes of Note Tour showcasing three
homes located in The Preserve at Shoal
Creek Valley. All proceeds benefit the
Kansas City Symphony. Tickets: $15 in
advance, $20 at the door. Time: 10 a.m.-8
p.m. 816.587.7426 or kcsymphonyguild.org
November 13 ❖ Shops, all dressed for the
holidays, will stay open until 8 p.m. for
Second Saturday and holiday festivities.
The city tree lighting is at 5:30 p.m., and
watch for Weston’s Father Christmas
arrival. 816.640.2909 or westonmo.com
November 15-January 10 ❖ Take
advantage of the exhibit of toys, ornaments,
photos, wrapping paper, greetings cards
and other holiday memorabilia in a
tour of Christmas with the Trumans.
816.254.9929 or visitindependence.com
November 17 ❖ Tour five decorated
homes on Johnson County Young
Matrons’ 19th Annual Home for the
Holidays Tour & Boutique in Leawood.
The Jeans & Martini event is November
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2-DAY Holiday Boutiqueat The Lodge of Ironwoods Park
(147th and Mission, Leawood, Kansas)
2-DAY Holiday Boutiqueat The Lodge of Ironwoods Park
(147th and Mission, Leawood, Kansas)
Tuesday, November 16th & Wednesday, November 17th
10:00 am - 7:00 pm ● Free admission
Tuesday, November 16th & Wednesday, November 17th
10:00 am - 7:00 pm ● Free admission
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e v i s i t w w w . J C Y M . n e t
J O H N S O N C O U N T Y Y O U N G M A T R O N SJ O H N S O N C O U N T Y Y O U N G M A T R O N S
Impressions by Di ● Olathe Glass Home Décor ● The Diane Collection Jewelry
Ancona Company Floral ● Jayme Accessories ● Jewelry Boutique
Carrie Kline-Premier Designs Jewelry ● Junque Boutique ● Seasonal Sensations
Nagel’s ● Home Spun Products ● Mandy’s Way ● PACO Designs ● Silpada Designs
B’s Bags ● Vintage Moon ● Lauren’s Fashions ● Imagine Accessories
Sundance Designs ● Heartstrings Holiday Collection ● TallGrass Toffee, Inc.
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November 19 ❖ This Radio City Christmas
Spectacular starring The Rockettes at the
Sprint Center is a stunning re-enactment of
the first Christmas in the “Living
Nativity.” Time: 4:30 p.m. 816.949.7000
or sprintcenter.com
November 19-December 26 ❖ This year’s
production of Christmas in Song at Quality
Hill Playhouse will feature rousing piano
music, soul-filled gospel, traditional carols
and contemporary favorites. 816.421.1700
or qualityhillplayhouse.com
November 19-December 26 ❖ The
Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s “A
Christmas Carol” has been refreshed
and refurbished for its 30th anniversary
production at Spencer Theatre.
816.235.2700 or kcrep.org
November 20 ❖ Don’t miss Excelsior
Springs’ Christmas Lighting, Hall of Trees
(through January 2) and Lane of Lights
from 7-10 p.m. 816.630.6161 or
exspgschamber.com
November 20 ❖ Take the whole family to
see the Northern Lights at Zona Rosa’s
Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Time: 5-8
p.m. 816.587.8180 or zonarosa.com
November 20 ❖ At the Mayor’s Tree
Lighting in Independence Square, find Santa
Claus, sleigh rides and live entertainment.
Lights are switched on at 6 p.m.
816.461.0065 or visitindependence.com
November 24 ❖ KUDL’s Christmas in the
Sky is an evening celebration at Longview
Lake Park filled with local celebrities,
holiday stage productions and a fireworks
display synchronized to holiday music.
816.503.4800 or jacksongov.org
November 25-December 31 ❖ Christmas
in the Park features 300,000 lights, 175
animated figures and splashes of
Christmas color in Longview Lake Park.
Admission: Donations for local charities
accepted. 816.503.4800 or jacksongov.org
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November 26-December 30 ❖ Spirit of
Christmas Past Heritage Homes Tour
will take you through three historic
Independence landmark homes decorated
in their holiday best. Enjoy the Twilight
Tour of the historic homes on December
5 from 4-7 p.m. 816.325.7111 or
visitindependence.com
November 27 ❖ Handel’s Messiah, the
mosaic of the scriptures, remains his most
famous work and is one of the most
triumphant choral pieces ever written.
It’s performed by the Kansas City
Symphony, along with the 250-voice
Independence Messiah Choir. Time: 8
p.m. 816.471.0400 or kcsymphony.org
November 27-January 2 ❖ Discover what
Christmas meant to Lanesfield school
children in rural Kansas at the turn
of the 20th century in the restored
one-room schoolhouse decorated for a
1904 Christmas. Time: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
913.893.6645 or jocomuseum.org
November 27-January 2 ❖ The 1950s
All-Electric house is decorated for the
holidays, so rock around the aluminum
Christmas tree on a guided tour for
“A Very Fifties Christmas” at the
Johnson County Museum. 913.715.2550
or jocomuseum.org
December 2 ❖ The Independence Young
Matrons’ Holly & Mistletoe Tours showcase
five private homes and a church. All are
decorated for the holidays and benefit
local charities. Admission: $10 in advance,
$12 at the door. Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
816.373.8558 or visitindependence.com
December 2-19 ❖ Come see what happens
when you combine favorite holiday songs
with some of the best voices in Kansas
City in “A Spectacular Christmas.”
816.842.9999 or musicaltheaterheritage.com
December 3-5 ❖ Keeping with Weston
tradition, Father Christmas, in his holiday
splendor, will light up the streets to
welcome all to the 29th Annual Weston
Candlelight Homes Tour. 816.640.2909 or
westonmo.com
December 4 ❖ At the Shoal Creek Living
History Museum, experience a 19th-century
Christmas then visit with St. Nicholas and
take a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh.
Admission: $5. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
816.792.2655 or kcmo.org
December 4 ❖ Tour decorated homes
for the holidays in Excelsior Springs.
Cost: $10 in advance, $14 at the door.
Time: noon-7 p.m. 816.630.6161 or
exspgschamber.com
December 4 ❖ At the Mayor’s Holiday
Christmas Carnival in Independence,
enjoy face painting, carnival games,
moonwalks and a visit with Santa.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon. 816.325.7370 or
visitindependence.com
December 4, 11, 17-18 ❖ “A Holiday
Happening” is a festive puppet cabaret
of seasonal songs, stories and merry
celebration, with puppeteer Kraig
Kensinger at the Puppetry Arts Institute.
Admission: $5. 816.833.9777 or hazelle.org
December 4, 11, 18 ❖ Join in the holiday
celebration at the National Frontier Trails
Museum with cider and cookies, music,
free wagon rides, festive decorations
and bargains in the museum gift store.
816.325.7575 or visitindependence.com
December 5 ❖ Enjoy Christmas at the
Pharis Farm at the Jesse James Farm &
Museum with a tour of the recently
renovated two-story brick farm home built
in the 1850s and decorated for Christmas.
816.736.8500 or jessejamesmuseum.org
December 11 ❖ The 21st Annual Kris
Kringle 5K Run provides exercise and
enjoyment for participants of all fitness
levels. The cross-country course extends
through historic Swope Park. Pre-
registration cost is $15 per runner, $20 day
of the run. Time: 10 a.m. 816.513.0632
or kcmo.org
December 11-24 ❖ Take the family to see
“The Nutcracker” at the Music Hall.
816.931.2232 or kcballet.org
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providers of home appliances and products, and now, thanks to a
new partnership with Portfolio Kitchen & Home, it can offer
customers the complete home-design experience. “This exciting
alliance will provide our customers a one-stop shopping
experience for the home,” says Jody Rusnak, appliance division
director at Nebraska Furniture Mart. Portfolio Kitchen & Home
is one of Kansas City’s leading kitchen, bath and home interior
renovation company. “It has always been Portfolio’s mission to
work with architects, designers, artisans and others to bring
together the expertise necessary to best serve our clients,” says
Geri Higgins, Portfolio’s owner and president. “Now, with our
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London’s CallingWhat event couldn’t benefit from a little British pomp and
circumstance? That’s exactly what Ray Caraher thought when
he started London’s Carriage, Kansas City’s only British taxi
rental service. As taxi driver and chauffeur for many years in
London before moving
to Missouri in 1999,
Caraher is comfortable
behind the wheel —
which comes in handy
as the company’s owner
and sole driver. The
authentic London taxi is
available for photos,
weddings, parties and
neighborhood tours.
“You get a touch of British charm and a British bloke to drive it,”
Caraher says. Taxi rental is $265 for a basic two-hour wedding
package and $85 for each hour after. 816.600.7276 or
londonscarriagekc.com
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New Design Firm Turns 1Orion Design, an interior design firm
with a focus on kitchen and bathroom
designs, space planning and project
coordination, recently celebrated its one-
year anniversary. Throughout the past
year, Elizabeth Goltz has designed
numerous kitchens and baths, helped
homeowners solve their space problems
with quick consults, consulted on multiple
new home construction projects, became a
member of the National Association of
The Remodeling Industry (NARI) and
learned a lot about administrative
computer software. For year two, she
plans to unveil a new website and
continue to challenge herself one home
at a time. Orion Design services start
at $95 an hour for small interior design
projects and $75 an hour for full
kitchen or bath designs. 816.729.6288 or
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Cabinet Designs LLC WinsFunctional cabinets are as important to a
home’s design as the walls, ceiling and
floors. Finding the right blend of function
and beauty takes skill, and no one
understands this more than a cabinetmaker.
That’s why Cabinet Designs LLC of
Jamesport, Mo., is thrilled to be the recipient
of three awards from the Cabinet Makers
Association. Cabinet Designs is the 2010
winner for Kitchen Cabinets (Euro) over
$25,000, Kitchen Cabinets (Euro) under
$25,000 and Residential Bar under
$25,000. “We here at Cabinet Designs
are pleased that our dedication to
outstanding execution of our work has
been rewarded in so many ways, including
recognition by our peers,” says president
Brian Dirks. Cabinet Designs’ custom
cabinet projects include remodeled kitchens
and baths, entertainment centers, bars,
free-standing furniture and cabinetry
for entire new houses. Their work was
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A: My dear friend has about 150 of her
closest friends over during Hanukkah,
which lasts for eight days. While each of
us is holding our favorite menorah, the
rabbi recites a prayer and we all light our
menorah candles at the same time...very
spiritual and special.
Keith Sauro, publisher
A: Having the family together, enjoying our
holiday meals and telling old stories to the new little ones
are my favorite parts of the holiday season.
Marla Westrup, account executive
A: From Thanksgiving through New Year, I enjoy the magic
created by family and friends.
Renee Demott, director of custom publishing
A: One of the most special times of the holidays is decorating
the tree with my family – it is overflowing with memorable
ornaments, both handmade and special vacation keepsakes,
tucked in with twinkling lights.
Laure Potter, account executive
A: I enjoy snowy evenings relaxing in front
of the fireplace with family and friends,
reminiscing about great times we’ve shared.
Carol Canning, art associate
A: This Thanksgiving, my family is looking
forward to meeting our first grandchild.
Lori Christie, special projects
A: Being from a large family, I always enjoy
Thanksgiving because that’s the one time a
year my whole family is together at one time
__ and all the delicious food!!
Brooke Pearl, managing editor
A: I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner with my younger
cousins singing “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” by N’Sync,
road tripping to Lexington, Ky., to see my husband’s family, and
dressing Truman, our bichon, in his Santa suit.
Darin Benson, art director
A: I always enjoy visiting with family over the holidays, but as for
the rest of it, Bah Humbug!
Andrea Darr, editor-in-chief
A: I’m looking forward to hunkering down inside this winter, preparing our home for the arrival of
our baby in the spring, and cherishing every moment of this new experience.
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When the weather outside is frightful, but the interiors are most delightful, like this marvelously remodeled home, no one
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KCHGHOME . INTERIOR . OUTDOOR . LIFESTYLE&&
a n d c r a f t e do m e c o m i n gHH
ow does a post-mid-life adventure living in Amsterdam
sound? It was hardly a debate for John and Chandler
Moenius, who found the opportunity too intoxicating to
pass up.
Two years and bountiful memories later, as their European
experience drew to a close, an intriguing dilemma appeared: where
to settle?
“Returning stateside, we thought long and hard about how and
where we wanted to live for the long term...on a golf course, in an
apartment, in the Midwest or on the coast. Our twin daughters were
no longer living with us so we had complete freedom of choice,”
Chandler says.
She came across Corinth Downs on the Internet while still living
abroad. “I flew back to Kansas City and decided to take a look at
the one available patio
home in the Prairie
Village development,”
she recalls.
“I remember thinking,
‘this is the perfect floor
plan for us — the master
bedroom on the first
floor, two guest
bedrooms upstairs and
an unfinished basement
that we could configure
to our needs. It was
ideal,’” says Chandler,
who told John, still
overseas, “to trust her on this one.” Finding a house this quickly
was totally unexpected.
Her husband never saw his house prior to closing, but Chandler
immediately reached out to designers John and Chris
Grandmontagne, who had worked on the Moeniuses’ previous
home in Topeka.
“After we walked through the house with Chandler, we told her
she wasn’t crazy, that the house had great bones and that it would
be an excellent project,” Chris says.
Trusting the Grandmontagnes implicitly, the three huddled
together, mapping out plans for a complete remodel that would
ultimately transpire over 18 months.
“Considering that Chris and John know my taste, I had no
problem moving forward with the work,” Chandler says.
Once home, the
Moeniuses camped out,
first in their master
bedroom with their
two Airedale terriers,
Max and Sophie, then
later moved upstairs
while their belongings
were shipped back to
the States.
Construction began
in the kitchen, bumping
up the ceiling into an
18-foot vault with an
inlay of car siding.
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Complementing the custom white wood cabinets, marble
countertops were installed along with a highly functional 10-foot
by 40-inch-wide island brimming with amenities.
Chandler’s enthusiasm says it all: “I really love the working
ease of this room but particularly the perks the Grandmontagnes
provided — a kitchen kennel for our dogs, lovely views to the
outside, and beautiful appointments from a cozy sitting area to
stainless steel cleat drawer pulls on the island...this kitchen is
the place not only for cooking but a gathering place for our family
and friends.”
The home opens expansively through a clever sliding shoji door
(a reoccurring design throughout) leading from the kitchen.
At first glance, the dining room captures its share of the attention.
Handsomely defined with a bold graphic wallcovering and Old World
charm provided by an antique Dutch farm table the Moeniuses
bought while in Amsterdam, the room also boasts double French
doors and a box-beam ceiling. It’s the perfect extension into an
equally dramatic living room.
After contemplating the imposing space, the Grandmontagnes
kept the existing vaulted ceiling and determined that the task at hand
was to update the space. “We added a new pendant chandelier,
decided to give the walls texture with a grasscloth covering, rebuilt
the fireplace surround and clad the existing rough cedar beams,”
Chris notes.
“Since we love to read, Chris and John built a floor-to-ceiling
bookcase. A sliding Chinese screen that I’ve owned for 30 years
was utilized to hide the television, re-purposing the unexpected,”
Chandler says.
That’s similar to the second-floor balcony, where novelty reigns.
Instead of the open hallway, the trio enclosed it in a translucent,
glass-paneled shoji wall — the perfect solution for a space defined
with a unique design element.
Walking past John’s office, tucked neatly into the nearby den, a
powder room is pointedly vibrant, combining Oriental tones of
lacquer red, gold leaf and black. The result: a space that sings with
individuality.
The vanity is a Chinese chest topped with a red glass vessel
sink. Chris replicated a mirror that Chandler had in her Topeka
home then cleverly hung cherished hand towels for display on a
bamboo rack.
Just beyond lies the master bedroom, highlighted with a double
set of French doors opening onto two garden areas facing the back
and front of the home.
The master suite, defined by updated simplicity, is an easy
segue into the master bathroom. “And, as with other areas in the
house, lends an opportunity to be surrounded by green space,”
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Chandler received everything she wanted in this space, including
a walk-in shower and unique design appointments. “We wanted
serenity and that’s exactly what Chris and John delivered. I even
got my big, beautiful walk-in closet that John Grandmontagne
mastered even though initially he was challenged with a code
restriction.”
A creative approach applied to the entire lower level, where a
wide-open space gave the Moeniuses an opportunity to carve out a
customized office area/recreation area.
“Not only do I have my office (complete with rubber flooring) in
one section brimming with abundant room to work, John has an
area for his flight simulator and model trains,” Chandler says.
Now that the Moeniuses are settled into the handcrafted home,
Chandler comments on the outcome. “We are so satisfied with
the results. Not just with the house but with the neighborhood that
perfectly fits our new lifestyle.
“The thoughtful attention every step of the way has given us
attractive, livable surroundings. After 33 years of marriage, John
and Chris helped us achieve the beauty that’s meaningful to us.”
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WWhen Walt Lane and his wife downsized their 8,000-
square-foot home last year, they compiled a list of
their new residence’s must-have amenities.
Radiant heating for the master bath, driveway and
sidewalks made the couple’s short list for three simple
reasons: comfort, safety and technological advances.
“Once you experience the sensation of stepping
onto a warm floor in the middle of winter, you know
radiant heating is something you always want in
your home,” Lane says.
Hydronic radiant heating is the modern adaptation
of what the industrious ancient Romans used centuries
ago, forcing water through pipes underneath the
floors of their homes and bathhouses. Though radiant
heating was considered a luxury up until a couple
of decades ago, more homeowners are discovering
Homeowners warm up to radiant heat’s cost-saving benefits and automated technology.
Story by Kimberly Winter Stern
| Electric radiant heat systems make walking barefoot on bathroom tile bearable and melt snow so you don’t have to shovel, all at the touch of a button. |
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Heat Wavemyriad benefits of radiant floors and outside heating.
Lane and his wife installed hydronic radiant
heating in their first custom home 12 years ago. But
it’s the technological advances in radiant heating
that ultimately sold Lane on having it installed in his
new home. Lane, who owns NetStandard, a local
company that manages information technology
services for a variety of businesses, says he’s adamant
that products and services he buys are efficient,
reliable and affordable. “Those are the values I
built my company on,” says Lane, who enjoys
home automation as a hobby but is considered an
automation expert in the United States. “If installed
properly though automation, radiant heating can be a
great return on your home investment.”
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of AFC Heating and Cooling, a third-
generation Kansas City company that
started installing heated flooring systems
nearly 15 years ago.
Electric radiant heating, which is gaining
popularity with homeowners for both
indoor and outdoor applications, is more
economical and effective than the hydronic
version, which typically uses copper or
flexible, rubber-like tubing underneath
flooring. Instead of relying on a boiler or
hot water heater to warm the water before
circulating it through the tubing system,
electric radiant heating radiates warmth
and energy up through the floor with the
touch of a thermostat.
“Electric radiant heating is low
voltage, similar to a car’s seat warmers,”
Spellberger says. “It doesn’t require using
energy to heat water; it will immediately
begin heating the elements.”
Lane’s radiant heating system is
integrated with his home’s state-of-the-art
automated system. That, says Lane, is the
key to making the system work for any
homeowner’s schedule and lifestyle.
“If I don’t want my floor to be warm
until I get up in the morning, all I have to
do is adjust my thermostat to 6 a.m.,”
Lane says. “Unlike conventional hydronic
radiant heat that continuously runs, even in
warm-weather months, I can control when
and how long I want it to heat the floors.”
The economies and efficiencies of
electric radiant heating make the feature a
realistic luxury. In addition to reducing a
home’s energy bill, studies have proven
that people with allergies function better
in a home with radiant heat because it
gently warms the floor or a room through
objects and doesn’t stir up troublesome
allergens that forced-air systems introduce
to an environment.
Electric radiant flooring consists of a
thin, electric panel — like an electric
blanket — that is installed under the floor.
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“Since the floor level doesn’t have to be
modified, this system works well for
bathroom remodels,” Spellberger explains.
When it came to outdoor radiant heating,
the Lanes knew they wanted that feature to
reduce risk of tumbles on icy sidewalks or
snow-packed driveways and to eliminate
the wear-and-tear on concrete caused by
continuous salt use. Lane turned to Mike
Belcher of Belcher Electric to work
with contractors and install an innovative
radiant mesh system.
“We can shape the electric radiant mesh
system to fit the form of the front steps and
a curved sidewalk and driveway. This
electric system doesn’t use circulated
antifreeze like traditional outdoor heating
systems that are extremely expensive to
install and maintain and can cost as much
as $20,000. My electric radiant mesh
system installs for less than $3,000,”
Belcher says.
Belcher says clients like Lane hire him
to coordinate with the concrete flatwork
installers. “It’s smart to consider this option
before your concrete is poured,” he adds.
Lane’s outdoor radiant heating system
connects to Home Automation Inc.’s
(HAI) home automation system for
maximum performance.
“The beauty of integrating home
automation to my radiant heating is that I
can monitor and control it through a Web
browser, Android or iPhone virtually
anywhere,” he remarks. “So if I’m driving
back home from the airport or from a
meeting, I can click-click and it’s on.”
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RWith all the lights, ornaments and glitter, the holidays shine with color. “People like bright and happy,” says designer Mary
Carol Garrity, who’s stocking her shop, Nell Hill’s, with these darling stuffed animals in a rainbow of colors for a spin on
holiday tradition. Find more holiday decorating ideas on the following pages, where we look to the past and present, and
take you on a mini-tour of JCYM’s Home for the Holidays tour, Nov. 17.
A Bright Time of YearA Bright Time of Year
KCHG&Photo by Matt KocourekPhoto by Matt Kocourek
public’s support of our tour and boutique. Your involvement makes
this an amazing success!”
This is JCYM’s 49th year as a philanthropic organization. Last year,
its 273 members volunteered almost 24,000 hours and were able
to give $122,000 to local philanthropies. Every year JCYM’s
philanthropies’ needs are great, and this year is no exception. The
homes tour is the organization’s major fundraiser for the year, and the
community helps support many local needs. Proceeds from this year’s
event will benefit Evergreen Living Innovations Inc., Friends of
Shawnee Indian Mission, Head Start of Shawnee Mission, Johnson
County Christmas Bureau, SafeHome, TLC for Children and Families,
the JCYM Charitable Gift Fund, and the JCYM Scholarship Fund.
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nce again, Johnson County Young Matrons has been
blessed with fabulous homeowners and talented decorators
who volunteer their time and talent for this homes tour. The
19th Annual JCYM Home for the Holidays Homes Tour has a wide
diversity of homes that will surely appeal to everyone. These five
remarkable homes range from a maintenance-free villa to a home you
could imagine in Europe. This year’s tour is open to the public on
Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“I am in awe of all the hard work and energy given by our club
members, homeowners, decorators and everyone else involved in
our Home for the Holidays Homes Tour. Their efforts enable us to
help deserving philanthropies. The tour is truly a labor of love,”
says Desi Miller, this year’s JCYM president. “I also appreciate the
Exterior photos are
of homes featured
on the 2010 Tour.
Interior photos
are from the 2009 Tour.
Join Johnson County Young Matrons at the 19th Annual Home
for the Holidays Homes Tour and visit five festive, exquisitely decorated homes.
All proceeds benefit local charities.
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Home for the Holidays
p h o t o s b y :
O
Roy Inman
Tour TicketsAvailable November 1-18
$18 at most local Hen House, Hy-Vee
and Price Chopper grocery stores,
$20 at the door the day of the tour
or
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November 16-17, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Lodge at Ironwoods Park
Find that perfect holiday gift
for everyone on your list
from 30 vendors. Admission is free
and open to the public.
Holiday Boutique
“METALLICS AND ANIMAL PRINTS ARE A HUGE TREND
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. WE WILL SEE ANIMAL PRINTS
IN ORNAMENTS, GARLANDS AND HOLIDAY PICKS.
THE METALLIC TREND DOES NOT SEEM TO BE
GOING AWAY ANYTIME SOON. RICH, GLEAMING GOLDS
AND ELEGANT PLATINUMS INSPIRE HOLIDAY TREES
AND GARLAND. DEEP CHOCOLATE AND AMBER HUES
WILL WARM UP EVERY HOLIDAY INTERIOR AND ADD
AN OPULENT GLOW.”
Diana Stephens, KC Surroundings
13917 Nicklaus Drive
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This home is a unique piece of art and a little trip to Paris. Travels have enabled the owners to
gather wonderful objects of art and various other collectibles. Crystal ink wells, antique
Chinese porcelains, Lalique vases and crystal decanters are only a few of the beautiful pieces to
be found.
Deceptive views begin with the mirrored ceiling in the entry that sets the stage for cleverly
tricking the eye into believing the dining room wall is mirrored when in fact it is open to the
hallway, office and kitchen. The stairway leading to the lower level is truly unique. What appears to
be stone is actually a manmade material that has been hand-cut and grouted to fit the exact space.
Walk into the great room, and the eye is greeted with yet another surprise. At the end of this
comfortable room, there is a glass wall that separates it from the sunroom. Both homeowners say
this is their favorite room in the house. Floor-to-ceiling windows catch morning and evening breezes
during the summer months, and a large stone fireplace warms them in the winter. French doors lead
to a large terrace that overlooks a spacious golf fairway.
The husband, originally from Texas, has his office on the lower level and has dedicated it to
the Lone Star state. You will notice a tip of a cowboy’s Stetson, the Hereford head branded leather
chair and several other Western touches reminiscent of his boyhood home. Each of the duck decoys
throughout the home was carved by this “citified” cowboy.
The owners’ attention to detail and the use of Old World artisanship in designing their exquisite
home is evident. The beautiful beveled glass door has scrolled artwork that is repeated throughout
the home. The massive beams in the ceilings are all hand-hewn, and no two ceilings in this house
are the same — each is a special work of art. The master bathroom has a unique herringbone
pattern of stone set on the walls. The floors on the stair are natural slate, while the stairs to the lower
level and the bar top are made of cement.
Soft colors, lovely pieces of furniture, quiet artwork and mounds of fluffy pillows make you feel
welcome in this home. It must be hard to decide which room to relax in at the end of a hard day, but
a good guess would be that they’re in the sunroom.
“HOMEOWNERS ARE LONGING FOR A COMFORTABLE,
WELL-DESIGNED SPACE THAT DOES NOT NECESSARILY
FOLLOW TRENDS. PREVIOUSLY, EVERYONE WANTED
THEIR HOMES TO LOOK LIKE A MODEL HOME
OR WHATEVER THE INDUSTRY SUGGESTED. AS IN
FASHION, INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS COME AND
GO. I SUPPORT A CLIENT’S PERSONALITY AND
STRIVE TO GUIDE A CLASSIC TIMELESS DESIGN,
NOT A TEMPORARY LOOK.”
Jennifer Quinn, Jennifer Quinn Design
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This home is the palette for a talented interior decorator and reflects the imagination of its
owner. The interior has an open feeling, with most of the living quarters visible from the front
hall. Large floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and great rooms allow light to spill to other rooms.
The dark wood floors add contrast to the immaculate white woodwork and light taupe walls. The
dining room is dominated by an impressive wrought iron chandelier with matching side sconces.
The living room contains a large majestic fireplace. A small angel adorned with a delicate
antique crown stands on the obsidian black stone hearth. Inside and out, seasonal lighting was done
by Messenger’s Holiday Lighting, and each corner holds a special lighting surprise. There is a
large mirror above the mantel that appears to be imported from a French castle but is just one of
many exhibitions of this artist-in-residence’s creations. In fact, it’s not what you think; it’s
constructed from pieces of artistic carvings collected by the designer with the mirror treated to
resemble an antique. On the opposite side of the room, to balance the fireplace and mirror, there
are three large works of art. This triptych of linen framings, also created by the homeowner, holds
small box paintings in their centers. This room is literally topped off with an opulent Italian crystal
chandelier.
The great room has an interior that complements the living room. One of its outstanding
features is a specially textured mantel made by the homeowner of crushed coconut shells, sea
shells and sand that were stained to create the unique look. A huge chandelier in the center of the
room is made of antlers, collected by Montana Boy Scouts, wired together to create this unusual
fixture, underneath which is a rectangular table made of dark wood and used for family dinners.
At the top of the central staircase is a sitting room filled with comfy furniture and bookcases
decorated with ivy in the summer. Red Cedar Gardens assists this homeowner during the holidays
in filling this room — and the rest of this luxurious home — with greenery and other touches of the
outdoors to give it a festive look and smell. A traditional winter wonderland village is displayed in
this upstairs loft room to the delight of the family’s children.
The lower level has a definite masculine feel that is also relaxed and peaceful. Light walls
are enhanced with dark wood and subtle lighting. A large-screen TV above the fireplace and
comfortable furniture make this room right for having the guys over to watch the big game.
One of the outstanding features of this home is the yard. Driving up to the house, you can see the
lovely flower beds. The perimeter of the yard is filled with attractive plants and bushes, and the deck
is private and relaxing. A new statue is the center of the garden and can be seen from the living
room. As you approach the front door, you will be greeted with a carved pineapple fountain, a
universal sign of welcome, at this lovely and innovative home.
6000 W. 145th St.
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“THIS SEASON, MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TRADITIONAL,
USING EXISTING THEMES AND ADDING A FEW
NEW ACCENTS. PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR TIMELESS
STYLE AND VALUE WITH TRADITIONAL RED AND GREEN.
ONE COLOR PALETTE THAT WOULD COMPLEMENT THE
TRADITIONAL RED AND GREEN IS WHITE WITH SILVER.
PEARLS AND PEARLESCENT FINISHES COMBINED
WITH A LIGHT DUSTING OF GLITTER WILL ADD A
NEW PUNCH TO SEASONAL DECORATIONS.”
Craig Sole Design
“METALLICS ARE DEFINITELY THE HOTTEST NEW TREND__
EVERYTHING FROM GOLD CHRISTMAS TREES AND COPPER-
BRONZE BRANCHES TO OVERSIZED SILVER REINDEER.
METALLIC RIBBONS AND LED GLASS ORNAMENTS ARE
BEING MIXED WITH A VARIETY OF NATURAL-LOOKING
GREENERIES TO HIGHLIGHT MANTELS AND CHANDELIERS.”
Lashell Hall, Wilson LightingA
pproaching the dignified exterior of this home, you’ll find Tuscan columns and archways,
along with an interior that doesn’t disappoint. The well-manicured grounds speak to the
impeccable attention to detail throughout the house. The spacious drive is a precursor to the theme
of this home, which was built for entertaining and family fun.
Step across the threshold and you are encompassed by luxurious coziness. The expanse of the
rooms is not evident because of the excellent design and use of space. As an example, the grand
piano tucked in the corner at the base of the stairs might be the center of an entire room in another
home. Here, it is merely a decorative piece. On the right is a 16-foot wall covered with a huge
sectioned and beveled mirror. You can’t help but notice the use of draperies in this home, too. In
the days of shutters or no curtains, the draping of these windows is spectacular. Rich silks in subtle
colors puddle on the floors. Every set of draperies is uniquely embellished with exquisite fringes,
large glass beads or small hand-wrapped tassels.
Straight ahead, the living room has been decorated with heavily carved pieces of furniture. A
grand fireplace dominates the room, and large windows overlook a beautiful swimming pool and
patio area. Italian-inspired paintings decorate the room. Notice throughout the home the grand
bouquets of flowers in unique vases.
The hearth room is connected to the kitchen, where you can imagine the family spending most
of their time. The owner says this is his favorite place in the house. A large fireplace made of stacked
stone, rustic stone floor, large windows, honey-colored wood and granite counters are very restful
and welcoming. Glass walls separate the sunroom from the hearth room. This room also has a
fireplace, and mirrors at the top of the ceiling make you think the space is actually bigger than it
is. This room contains one of the many bars found in this home.
Going down to the lower level, you’ll see floors of variegated slate stone in black and rust,
complemented by Oriental rugs as accents. The pool table and card table are covered with a velvety
black material, giving an atmosphere of subdued opulence. The wine cellar has wrought iron doors
with a flower-inspired pattern. The wood used around the bar is black, and the mirror adds to the
overall richness of this entertainment center.
A total of nine fireplaces in this home harkens back to an age when families gathered around
them for warmth. None of the fireplaces are the same — even the pizza oven fireplace in the
outdoor kitchen has its roots in Italy. This home is full of attention to detail, from placing keystones
in archways to intriguing ceilings, carved marble, handmade tiles and hand-carved wooden mantels.
It takes seeing this home to truly enjoy its grandeur, and what a delight it must be for the owner
to love and care for this jewel of a home.
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14604 Linden St.
“LIGHT IT UP! I BELIEVE THAT LIGHTS ADD WARMTH
AND CHEER TO ANY ROOM. THERE ARE MANY LIGHTING
OPTIONS THIS SEASON TO ADD TO ANY DECOR IN ANY
ROOM. YOU CAN ADD LIGHTED BRANCHES TO A FLORAL,
CENTERPIECE BOWL OR EVEN ENHANCE A CURRENT
LIGHT FIXTURE. THESE BRANCHES COME IN MANY
DIFFERENT TEXTURES AND COLORS, BATTERY OR ELECTRIC,
AND WILL BRING YOUR SURROUNDINGS TO LIFE.”
Olathe Glass
14707 Norwood West St.
Once again Johnson County Young Matron’s Holiday Homes Tour takes you to the up-and-
coming lifestyle of the younger professionals, or perhaps the couple who is ready to give up
the big house and live in a more convenient and maintenance-free villa. Complete with all the
essentials of larger homes, the villa provides a slightly more compact version but still makes
quality construction a priority.
The great room is the perfect size. The art above the fireplace — commissioned by the
homeowner and done by an art professor — is the centerpiece of the room, providing inspiration for
other accents. This beautiful room with all the wood touches, including the custom-made buffet
with beautiful beveled glass upper cabinets, serves as a wonderful place for entertaining family
and friends.
This open-concept villa is resplendent with rustic maple, cherry wood, natural stone and granite
countertops. The great room opens onto a sunporch that overlooks the fountain and patio fireplace
and is situated on the lot so an evening glass of wine or early morning coffee could be accompanied
by the sound of trickling water from the fountain below.
The kitchen is perfect for dinner guests, with the bar serving as a spot to visit with the chef as he
or she prepares dinner. This kitchen offers a minimalist approach with countertops clear of clutter,
thus showing the impressive amount of counter space available. Three opaque pendants hang from
elegantly scrolled bronze work above the bar. Notice how the chandelier over the breakfast table
reflects the same style. Having an eat-in kitchen is a special extra for this charming home.
As you travel to the lower level, you will notice the travertine floors. The U-shaped bar is
well-lit, using intertwined bronzed vine lamps, while the granite countertop plays host to several
generous and sumptuous leather bar chairs. There is another bedroom on this level with a bathroom
and an exercise room. As throughout the upper level, you will find more beautiful custom built-in
cabinets. This family room is intimate and charming.
The backyard has another all-natural stone fireplace in one corner of the patio, leaving plenty of
room for dining, enjoying the newly planted flowers or just hanging out with friends. At the end of
a long day, this villa offers a gracious and stately retreat that many would love to call home.
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14725 Fairway St.
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When planning this home, the owners designed it to fit their lifestyle, including displaying
their collections of books, original oil paintings, carved pieces of furniture and horse statuary
— indications that they have gathered treasures for many years from all corners of the globe.
One thing that stands out in this home is the use of opulent carpets, window treatments and
unique wall applications. Each window in the home is covered with sumptuous draperies designed
and created by the homeowner. The eye is drawn to them because they add a sense of drama and
warmth — two words not always used together. In the entry hall of the office is a special wall
application using gauze to give the illusion of animal skin.
The stone fireplace in the living room is topped by a mantel of old barn beams. You can imagine
a cold winter night in front of a blazing fire. The dining table seats 10, and the bar area has room
for six more. The owner says she wanted a space for entertaining that allowed her to be part of the
festivities __ she achieved her goal.
Leaving the living room, you’ll walk down a curving staircase that holds a surprise halfway
down. The staircase is surrounded by a tall glass wall, and in the center of the curved room is a
gleaming grand piano. Asian art sets off the unique space.
The lower level of this home is an inviting family area, with a large pool table, kitchen, bar and
sitting area, making this space a magnet for entertaining. A beautifully carved armoire stands
beside the fireplace, looking like an Italian piece of furniture from long ago. On one wall, there is a
collection of antique marbles that have been framed.
Off the main hall you’ll see an office leading to a large, open conference room and entry area. The
owner uses this space for his clients, but it also can be used as a mother-in-law suite or private
quarters for a college student. It has a living area, entry hall, full bath and bedroom. The private
entrance is located off the courtyard.
The dictionary says, “Comfortable implies the absence of distressing features, and stresses ease,
contentment and freedom from care.” Walking into this beautiful home, you know the owners
understand this definition.
G O L D
Linda and Bob Janowitz
B R O N Z E
Premier Bank
I N - K I N D D O N O R S
Gill Line
Shawnee Copy Center
TradeNet Publishing
Wil Jenny’s
P L A T I N U M
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Jeans & Martinis
TourUnderwriting Donors
Monday, Nov. 15, from 5-8 p.m.
Lodge at Ironwoods Park
(147th & Mission)
A Special Preview Event of the
Holiday Boutique, plus appetizers
from Wil Jenny’s and signature martini
by Kathy Pelz Beverages
Tickets required in advance.
Visit www.jcym.net for details.
Impressions by Di ● Olathe Glass Home Décor
The Diane Collection Jewelry
Ancona Company Floral ● Jayme Accessories
Jewelry Boutique ● Junque Boutique
Carrie Kline-Premier Designs Jewelry
Seasonal Sensations ● Nagel’s
Home Spun Products ● Mandy’s Way
PACO Designs ● Silpada Designs
B’s Bags ● Vintage Moon ● Lauren’s Fashions
Imagine Accessories ● Sundance Designs
Heartstrings Holiday Collection
TallGrass Toffee ● Hathaway Shoes
Twisted Sister Boutique ● Denim Couture
Smart Cookie Bakery ● Wil Jenny’s
Creative Candles by Jacqui
Angel Babies Association ● M Taylor Gifts
*vendors sub j ect to change
Boutique Vendors
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When you live in a stately, l902 historic home, a sumptuous decorating palette is in order. Each year,
Northeast residents Bob Robinson and Jeff Zumsteg anticipate the season with excitement. “We’ve lived in
this house nearly three years and always start to plan our decorating scheme well in advance...starting in
September,” Robinson says.
The Grand Hall of their elaborate Colonial Renaissance Revival provides the ideal showcase for two
nine-foot trees and one tabletop tree Robinson and Zumsteg designed. “The trees are decorated with very
specific hand-blown glass ornaments by Polish artist Patricia Breen. We’ve been collecting her limited-
edition ornaments since l995 and probably have around 1,500,” Robinson adds. The trees, laced with
ribbons of lights, set a gracious tone and heighten the anticipation to view the 15 other trees painstakingly
decorated throughout the house.
This home will be on the holiday homes tour Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, benefiting Good Samaritan Project,
gsp-kc.org.
T r a d i t i o n s
Three’s Better than One
a n d T r e n d sStory By
Brooke Pearl and Gloria Gale
Photo by David Remley
Whether youwant to decorate
for the holidaysthe same every
year or getexperimental,we’ve pulled
together someof our favorite
ideas fromthe past and
present.
Mary Carol Garrity, owner of Nell Hill’s, took this ordinary
dining room table and transformed it into an out-of-the-
ordinary holiday spectacular. She literally brought in a bit of
nature, securing branches she found in the yard to the light
fixture above the table (and without having to poke holes in
the ceiling). She trimmed the branches with seasonal decor,
including pinecones, berries and greenery then evolved the
design to a silver and white combo for the tablescape. “Silver
and gold are very popular this year,” Garrity says. “You’ll see
a lot of glitz and glamour.” Added shine and pizzazz come
from glass ornaments (some bear a glittery peace sign), in all
shapes and sizes, which she delicately hung from branches
while also bundling them together in glass vases, bowls and
urns. Snowflakes, sparkly bottle toppers and candles finalize
her last bit of tabletop glitz.
Glitz and Glamour
Pretty in Pastel
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Grandma’s room in the Bingham-Waggoner Estate came to life
thanks to Pam Slade, a volunteer who is also on the special events
committee board of directors. The Victorian decor she used
brought nontraditional color to the room while complementing
the two-toned pastel walls. “I wanted the room to look like an
old-fashioned room would look at the turn of the century, during
the time of the Dickens Christmas story,” she says.
She traded in red and green for pink and purple, decorating
desks and vanities with miniature trees that match a pink
chandelier and an upside down tree trimmed with Victorian
ornaments and a porcelain doll tree topper. Her flock tree, which
immitates the look of snow on its branches, is overflowing with
fairies, trolls, butterflies, birds and jeweled beads, bursting with
hot pink beaded sprays at the top and wrapped in purple tulle. “I
never put just one tree in a room,” she says. See her distinctive
holiday design this year in the Ladies Parlor at the Bingham-
Waggoner Estate and the Music Room at the Vaile Mansion.
Photo by Matt Kocourek
Photo by Matt Kocourek
Best of Both Worlds
Ornamental Welcome
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Joan Hollack enjoys collecting antiques and decorating with them
each holiday season. A majority of her Christmas decorations are
antiques she’s found throughout the years, but her biggest — and
most colorful — collection is that of her straight-pin ornaments.
Collecting them for more than 20 years, and given to her as gifts
by friends, family and patients (she works in a doctor’s office),
each is handmade and unlike any other. They delicately decorate
the tops of each entry and doorway throughout the house and
provide a touch of sparkle in every room. Though she has
approximately 300 of them, she knows exactly where her favorites
hang, and she switches up the arrangement each year. So, rather
than keeping family heirlooms in the basement collecting dust on
a shelf, turn them into something that can be appreciated by guests
during the holidays.
Barbara Bishop, a local interior designer, married her husband, Harold,
when she was 19 years old — and that’s when she celebrated her first
Christmas. Growing up in a Jewish family, she celebrates the eight days
of Hanukkah, but after marrying Harold, who practices Catholicism, they
decided to celebrate both holidays. “We incorporate a little of everything
because we like the children to know about each,” she says.
Representing Hanukkah, Barbara brings out the menorah, which she
puts on her buffet table, along with blue and white ornaments, and lights a
candle each night during the holiday, December 1-9 this year. Relected in
the mirror is the Christmas tree in the adjoing living room. Barbara prefers
a monotone palette of white artificial tree with gold and silver ornaments,
which also acts as a reminder of her very first Christmas tree in 1962 __ a
real evergreen that was painted white.
Photo by Matt Kocourek
Photo by Matt Kocourek
Through the embellished design of Sherrie and Matt True with 3 French Hens, an
Overland Park homeowner has a top-notch conversation piece in her breakfast room.
Tucked neatly in the chandelier is Santa with a couple of his reindeer as well as pine
garland with lush grapes and fruited picks that dangle from the center orb. Jeweled
picks; Christmas balls; and colored, anodized coiled wire add a touch of whimsy. A
holiday elf sits on top of the table, feeding a strand of ornaments to a fairy that’s balanced
on one of the arms of the light fixture. The decor is wrapped up in rich ribbons tied into
layered bows and tufted with small Christmas balls at the top of the fixture as the ribbon
is repeated in a loose weave at the bottom.
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Imagine having a home that has remained in the same family for 112 years. Such is the
case for the Scarritt-Royster home decorated by interior designer Stephan Zweifler. “As a
matter of fact, it’s the oldest family-owned home in the entire state of Missouri,” Carol
Royster says. The l898 Colonial Revival was built by Frederick E. Hill, who adorned the
limestone and shingle house with all the trappings a home of this stature merits.
When Christmas comes, the Roysters play up the home’s best features. “The parlor is
outfitted with two sets of pocket doors, three cushioned window seats and an Italian
ceramic tile gas fireplace. I play the 1914 Steinway piano, so it’s a great place for our
family to gather,” Royster says. She decorates simply but effectively with natural
greenery and poinsettias. “This room, in particular, is filled with elements that are still
vital: built-in bookcases, crown molding, original Persian rug, sconces and candelabra.
It’s a perfect holiday setting,” Royster notes.
A Conversation Piece
Photo by Gary Rohman
Photo by David Remley
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RWinter is a great time to enjoy nature, and nowhere can you get an eyeful than at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical
Gardens’ Luminary Walk, Nov. 26-27 and Dec. 3-4, from 5-8:30 p.m. Ten thousand candles will create a magnificent effect, so
bundle up and bring the family. Details on page 34. If the bonfire at this special event isn’t enough to keep you warm, head
home to your own spa and sauna, fire pit or outdoor fireplace. Just turn the page to spark the fire of imagination.
Strolling by CandlelightStrolling by Candlelight
KCHG&Photo by Carol Fowler
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S t o ry B y E m i ly P e r k i n s
Enjoy a little luxury — and multiple health benefits —with a home spa or sauna.Heat
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Photo courtesy of Banks Pool & Spa Design
Photo courtesy of Banks Pool & Spa Design
ne way to relax? Raise the temperature
and enjoy atherapeutic soak in a spa or
a dry heat session in a sauna from
the convenience of your own home. The
“staycation” trend continues to inspire
homeowners to invest in rest and relaxation,
and a spa or sauna can help turn a backyard or
unused space into a serene escape.
SPAS
A home spa (hot tub) is commonly
incorporated into an in-ground pool design or
outdoor living remodel.
“The big trend is to place an in-ground spa
alongside the pool or elevated next to the pool
with some sort of waterfall or water cascade,”
says Kevin York, owner of York Companies
IES, which includes Pools by York Inc., York
Contractors Inc. and My Contracting LLC.
In a complete outdoor living project, the
spa is just one element of a bigger plan
intended to create an amazing outdoor
ambiance. It is popular to pair the spa with
water features and fire bowls or a fire pit to
create a unique setting.
“It all has to do with the atmosphere. It’s
more exotic to have fire and water features
alongside the spa,” says Roger Banks,
co-owner of Banks Pool & Spa Design.
If you want both an in-ground pool and an
in-ground spa with a water feature, it’s
important that the pool and spa are on separate
water systems because of our winter climate.
“Because you might want to use the hot tub
in the winter and not the pool, you don’t want
the hot tub water spilling into the pool as is
often done in warmer climates. The water
features we do are faux and use a separate set
of pump equipment,” York explains.
A portable, above-ground hot tub is a
less expensive option than an in-ground
swimming pool/spa combination.
“People are staying home more, traveling
less and not buying new houses, so
the biggest way to increase the square footage
of a home is by adding an outdoor patio, and
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with that comes
the hot tub,” York says.
While an audio system can be
incorporated into an entire outdoor
living space, an above-ground hot tub offers
more options for waterside amenities and
entertainment.
“There are all kinds of options on portable
spas, from radios to televisions and different
things like that,” Banks says. “With the
in-ground spa, we put the speakers in a
peripheral area, but in a portable spa, you can
change the CD while in the hot tub or with a
remote control.”
Lighting also plays an important role in
creating ambiance.
“‘Ambient’ is a big buzz word right now. An
ambient lighting system might have small
lights around the hot tub or include fiber
optic bars or LED lights in the waterfall,”
Banks says.
Just like a pool, a hot tub requires
maintenance to keep the water sanitized and
safe. An automated system such as a bromine
generator makes this responsibility easier for
spa owners.
“A cell with an electrolysis process
manufactures the bromine and injects a little
bit into the hot tub every day. Bromine is a
more stable product at hot temperatures and
has a less offensive smell than chlorine,”
Banks says.
In addition to having a
good sanitation system in place, it’s
important to regularly check levels.
“Make sure the pH and alkalinity don’t get
out of sync. Clean your filters regularly, too,”
York says. Both York and Banks say to look
to your installer for maintenance guidance.
Saunas
A sauna is another way to add a spa-like
atmosphere at home. Known for its many
health benefits, dry-heat saunas are being
purchased for health and wellness reasons.
Connie Zack, co-owner of Sunlighten and
Sunlight Day Spa, says 85-percent of her
customers purchase a sauna to lose weight,
lower blood pressure, relieve pain and
improve overall health.
“As the heat penetrates at the cellular level,
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resulting in a passive cardio workout. In other
words, the heart rate and blood circulation
increase, and you can burn up to 600 calories
in a 30-minute session,” Zack says.
The deep heat of a sauna drives cellular
detoxification and helps with skin purification,
cell health, muscle recovery, arthritis and
fibromyalgia pain relief, stress release and
relaxation, according to Zack.
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The space and utility hook-ups required
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house.” Adding a fire pit, chiminea, outdoor fireplace
or outdoor kitchen can extend the Kansas City outdoor
season from three months to nine or more.
“The fire element becomes the focal point of
your outdoor scheme,” DeVuyst says. With such an
important role in outdoor design, it makes sense that
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All AglowFor a big impact on a small budget, fire pits and
chimineas are the way to go. A fire pit is a circular
structure, either portable or built-in, that acts like an
open fire. On a cold night, it can radiate heat within a
3- to 5-foot radius. “Fire pits are great for people who
want to go outside and sit with the kids and toast
marshmallows,” says Mike Stephens, owner of
Millennium Remodeling and Dreamscapes. Most
home centers sell portable fire pits in either copper or
metal with a mesh screen to contain the fire.
Built-in fire pits are usually constructed from
stone, cement or brick and lined with firebrick, just
like an indoor fireplace. They come in a variety of
sizes and designs and range from $2,500 to $7,000. A
built-in fire pit requires a large deck or patio with
supports to handle the weight of the stone, brick and
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mortar. Therefore, a 12- x 14-foot builder
deck won’t accommodate this structure.
Chimineas are a better option for a small
outdoor setting.
A chiminea is a free-standing, portable,
pot-bellied stove with a hole in the center
for wood logs and a chimney for smoke to
escape. A traditional chiminea is made
from clay, but new versions come in
iron or cast aluminum. For a one-of-a-
kind approach, you can have a chiminea
custom-designed to complement your
home’s exterior and outdoor area. While
chimineas add warmth to an outdoor
setting, they do not radiate the same
amount of heat as a fire pit.
If you spend a lot of time entertaining
outdoors, blend function and beauty with
an outdoor fireplace. Just like an indoor
fireplace, these consist of a gas or
wood-burning firebox and chimney.
Outdoor fireplaces are typically brick and
mortar structures that are placed in the
corner of a patio. The remainder of the
patio is designed around the fireplace.
Outdoor fireplaces range from $10,000
to $25,000.
For those of you who would like to
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It can feature a weather-resistant sink,
refrigerator and storage elements, as well
as custom elements, such as a pizza oven
or television. Building an outdoor kitchen
requires a lot of planning. The space must
be functional and follow the same work-
triangle configuration as an indoor kitchen.
(The work triangle is the placement of the
sink, range and refrigerator.) Because of
plumbing needs, electrical work and
knowledge of construction codes required
when building an outdoor kitchen, consult
a certified designer and licensed contractor
for the project. An outdoor kitchen can
range from $30,000 to $50,000.
With each of these outdoor structures,
the most important design element is fire
safety. Follow these tips when deciding
where to place fire elements:
● Stay away from low-hanging trees and
limbs.
● Place free-standing structures on fire-
resistant surfaces, such as tile or stone.
● Check the safety guidelines in all
instruction manuals.
Following these rules along with basic fire
safety guidelines can keep your space fun
and functional.
Whether you decided to start small with
a chiminea or go big with an outdoor
kitchen, adding warmth to your yard will
help create an outdoor living area that’s a
true extension of your home. “The benefit
of outdoor living isn’t in dollars and
cents,” Stephens says. “It’s something that
you’ll enjoy and be proud to show to
neighbors, friends and family.”
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K a n s a s C i t y S y m p h o n y
A Holiday Homes Tour Presented By
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Welcome to the Kansas City Symphony Guild Homes of Note Tour XXXVI. The
Kansas City Symphony Guild is an auxiliary organization supporting the Kansas
City Symphony in this annual event. This year’s tour — Seasons Change at Shoal Creek
Valley — features three lovely homes in the Shoal Creek area. These homes represent the
Northland’s unique ambiance of gracious living. Also, our boutique in the Shoal Creek Gate
House awaits your visit, with items from vendors for the holiday and beyond.
The November 11, 2010 celebratory post-tour party evening begins with a fashion show
by Quotations in historic Corbin Theatre in Liberty, Mo., and then moves up into the
loft home of Roger and Debbie Burnett above their law office, the Corbin Theatre and
Quotations. We also will have time to browse in Quotations after the fashion show.
We thank our homeowners for sharing their homes for this event as well as Quotations and
Corbin Theatre. We are also thankful for the talented florists and decorators who generously
donated their time and expertise to showcase these lovely homes with holiday magic.
We are grateful to Gary Crossley Ford of Liberty and Platte Woods Methodist Church for
continuing to provide transportation throughout the years. In addition, we thank the tal-
ented musicians who provide music to make this event memorable.
A sincere thank you to the volunteer members of the Symphony Guild for their time and
efforts throughout the year preparing for the Homes of Note Tour XXXVI.
On behalf of the Kansas City Symphony Guild members, the homeowners, volunteers and
supporters, please enjoy the tour. We look forward to seeing you.
Betty Powell CurryPresident, The Kansas City Symphony Guild
Message from thePresident
PublisherKeith Sauro
Editor-in-ChiefAndrea Darr
Managing EditorBrooke Pearl
Art DirectorDarin Benson
Associate Art DirectorCarol Canning
Director of Custom PublishingRenee Demott
Senior Account ExecutivesCandy Coppaken
Laure PotterMarla Westrup
Special ProjectsLori Christie
Assistant to Publisher & Circulation ManagerTeresa Mayberry
A special thanks to the photographer,James Maidhof
Editorial content provided byKansas City Symphony Guild and
Susan Newburger, Publicity Chairperson
MembershipsThe Kansas City Symphony Guild is one of six auxiliary organizations affiliated
with the Symphony, and it is the only auxiliary with a base north of the Missouri
River and downtown Kansas City. The Guild’s purpose is to support and promote
awareness of the Symphony.
The Guild was organized in 1971 as the Philharmonic Guild North. Its purpose
was to support and promote the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. When the
orchestra reorganized as the Kansas City Symphony in l983-84, the Philharmonic
Guild North was renamed the Kansas City Symphony Guild with the same purpose.
The Guild sponsors two annual events: the Homes of Note Tour, now in its 36th
year, and the Cabaret Concert, which features an auction, dinner and performance by
the Kansas City Symphony. The 2011 Cabaret Concert will be Sunday, April 3, at the
Embassy Suites Hotel near Kansas City International Airport.
Guild members meet the first Wednesday at 10 a.m. from September to May at the
North Cross United Methodist Church. In addition, the group enjoys holiday and
spring social luncheons.
There are currently more than 60 active members and almost 100 total members
in the Guild. For information on membership, call 816.587.7426.
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Sharon AdairKaren ArendtEllie BaisdenSchatzi BallPennie BeaneNancy BockJan BoggsLaurie BurgessBetty CampobassoPeggy CarruthersCindy ChesherJulie CiccioKay CochranWanda CroasdaleShelly CryerBetty Powell CurryJenifer EdwardsFrances EvansBecky FarrisBobbie FisherPattie FrenchCarol GlaeserStella GundelfingerMarjorie GuteliusJoAnn HigginsNora HildrethGrace HobbsJane HowardCarla HullRosalie IngleKarole JacobsenAngie JelinekJoanne JenkinsMadeline JohnsonMarilyn JohnstonDona JonesJudy KlopfensteinArlene KringsJean LeamonMarilyn LewisLinda LutgenSusan NewburgerSandy NoyallisLinda PerkinsMary Ann PfitznerBethane Regan-CampbellSuzanne RemenSandi RuderSandra SchmudeLois SchottSuzi SchulzMarilyn SchweitzerTerri Sheldon-MerrillHazel ShippeeNina SinclairMarianne SportsmanSherry SweatPatricia TateMarcia TigheJoAnn TognascioliMargaret TroutEileen Van TasellMiriam Van WinkleBernice Williams
Front row: Eileen Van Tasell, Marilyn Johnston, Madeline Johnson, Marjorie Gutelius, Betty Powell Curry,Marilyn Schweitzer, Karole Jacobsen, Joanne JenkinsBack row: Susan Newburger, Terri Sheldon Merrill, Mary Ann Pfitzner, JoAnn Higgins, Ellie Baisden, Bobbie Fisher,Carla Hull, Nancy Bock, JoAnn Tonascioli, Sandy NoyallisNot pictured: Sherry Sweat, Grace Hobbs, Sandi Schmude, Miriam VanWinkle, Kay Cochrn, Patricia Tate
Kansas City Symphony GuildMembers
Homes of NoteTourCommittee
Florists
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Brenda Toates of D’Agee & Co. Florist
has a passion for flowers. She loves
bringing a “slice of garden” to personal
events from weddings to final tributes.
D’Agee & Co. Florist was recognized in
the “Best of Weddings” issue by The Knot
magazine. The readers of the Liberty
Tribune, Kearney Courier and Smithville
Herald voted D’Agee & Co. Florists the
2010 Best in the Northland.
Debbie Keefer has been a floral
designer for 36 years. She’s owned
and operated Keefer’s Flowers for the past
16 years.
Debbie is a Master Floral Designer and
recently joined forces with Annie’s
Furniture & Home Accents of Excelsior
Springs to feature a line of fine furnishings
in her floral shop. The service offers a
complete and elegant touch to her floral
design at an affordable price.
Rhonda Ruble is the friendly face of the
floral department at Cosentino’s Price
Chopper. Rhonda couldn’t be happier
because she gets to do what she really loves
— making floral arrangements for every
event imaginable. In addition, Rhonda and
her staff also prepare a variety of bouquets
for the grocery shopper. Her newest offering
is the edible bouquet, made with and without
chocolates.
Rhonda has been with the Price Chopper
family for five years. The Liberty store,
which opened in April 2009, is the largest
Price Chopper in Kansas City.
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KEEFER’S TOWN & COUNTRY FLOWERS9760 N. Ash
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10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday
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Thank you for all your help with the Homes of Note
The Kramme Home The Tanguay/Lewis Home The Taylor Home
Jan and Ken Kramme were not
interested in purchasing a larger
home. Actually, just the opposite. As
retired teachers, they thought they
might be ready to downsize. But then
fate intervened when they toured a model
home at The Preserve.
“We fell in love with the lanai and
the closets,” Jan says.
The Mediterranean home was a
Parade of Homes award winner. The
faux painting and window treatments are
from that original decor.
The Krammes soon realized that they
enjoyed upsizing.
“The space to display and enjoy our
quilts, old and new, is a big plus in
making this house cozy and ours,”
they say.
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The HomeKramme
Tour-goers will enjoy seeing the quilts,
which hang on walls and drape over the
balcony and stair railings.
Ken’s hobbies benefited from the
additional space as well.
“Ken’s photographs form galleries, and
we’re glad to have the space to display
them,” Jan notes.
The photographs are from places near
and far, ranging from trips to the Antarctic
and Greece to animals in the woods behind
their home.
“Both of us are amateur naturalists,”
Jan adds. Their interest in nature also is
reflected in birds, trees and shells that form
motifs and collections throughout the house.
Annie’s Furniture & Home Accents
helped the Krammes discover a decorating
style that incorporated their own furniture
and decor.
Almost every room has several antique
pieces, including an exquisite shaving stand.
Because Ken is still teaching physics
part-time at Liberty High School and the
University of Missouri-Kansas City, his
favorite room is the loft study.
“We had bookshelves added to the
balcony to create a usable workspace,”
he says.
And Jan still loves the closets and lanai,
commenting, “With the fan and east
exposure, I can enjoy the outdoor space
much of the year.”
Tour-goers, too, will fall in love with the
master closet. Jan has turned an ordinary
closet into something special, as vignettes
of her carefully chosen collectibles are
displayed on shelves above the clothing
and shoes.
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It all started with the staircase. Scott
Tanguay and Jamie Lewis had a
vision of a home that featured a helical
staircase.
To make that vision a reality, the
couple worked with Wolfgang Trost, a
well-known and respected local architect.
“From our first meeting, we were
hooked on his creative vision and energy,”
they say. “From exciting to exhausting,
building a house demanded more work
and emotions than Scott and I could have
imagined. Throughout it all, Wolfgang
was unflappable, steering us through
decisions large and small.”
And there were many decisions to be
made.
“The opportunity to select every
material used in the construction of our
home was one of the most fulfilling
aspects of building from the ground up.
Scott and I carefully chose every ceiling
beam, every door and every hinge.
The HomeTanguay/Lewis
Ironically, this was the worst part as well.
Each selection was made from what seemed
to be an infinite number of options. There
exist literally thousands of windows, sconces
and doorknobs. Made out of context, each
decision was magnified, making even the
most mundane of choices seem of utmost
importance. In short, a light switch is not a
life-or-death situation,” Jamie says.
The design of the home flows from
the staircase, lines connecting rooms and
creating unique architectural details.
“Outside, our home is inspired by the
simple lines, soft edges and steep-sloped
roofs of Country French homes,” Jamie
explains.
The couple worked with designer Jamey
Bellamy, who took time to understand their
separate aesthetic visions, blending them
into a beautiful, comfortable design in which
every room is functional every day.
The function of the lower level is
entertainment. A tri-level home theater sits
next to a café, and a wine cellar connects to
a tasting room.
“We enjoy friends and football in the
wine room as much as movie night in the
theater and as much as playing Scrabble in
front of the fireplace,” Scott says.
Scott is a financial services executive, and
Jamie teaches and studies English at a local
university. They share the house with their
“dog-ers,” a beagle named Bailey and a
golden retriever mix named Bernice.
They all enjoy the sense of friendship
and the close bonds that they have
developed with their neighbors to transform
Shoal Creek Valley from a development to
a community.
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When Jim and Cindy Taylor found
this house by accident in 2007,
they were looking for ideas to renovate
their 30-year-old house, not buy a new
one. But they soon realized that the
house on Shoal Creek Valley Drive had
everything their old house didn’t.
“This one had everything we wanted
to add to the other one, plus proximity to
shops and restaurants,” Cindy says. “We
wanted a deck off the master suite, a
master suite on the main floor and
higher ceilings. It has these things but an
opportunity to add a few more touches.”
The HomeTaylor
The outside design of the home is French,
but the inside is Tuscan.
The Taylors worked with interior designer
Mary Wilson to make the house their home.
“Once she learned to know us, we clicked
on everything,” they recall. They worked
tirelessly to select the palette of colors. “We
wanted a home to ‘live in,’ not just rooms
to visit,” Cindy says.
But the lower level, which was not
finished when they purchased the home,
was all Jim’s design. Many husbands will be
jealous of his immaculate garage decorated
in “John Deere.” Jim, who is retired, enjoys
spending time working in the yard and
gardening, using his John Deere tractor and
tinkering with his Corvette.
Cindy, the office manager for Molle
Volkswagen Audi, has her own specially
designed rooms, such as a craft room where
she creates floral designs and a workout area
with a ballet barre and wall of mirrors.
Cindy’s baby grand piano is the focus of her
music room; she sings and rings bells for
Hillside Christian church. Other special
features tour-goers should look for include
Cindy’s Tweety Bird collection and three
bars for entertaining.
The Taylors’ favorite room varies by the
season. In the winter, they love watching
Chiefs’ games and the Final Four in their
home theater. During the spring, they enjoy
sitting on their veranda, watching storm
clouds.
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Throw out your stereotypes about
lofts. They aren’t all in downtown
industrial districts. And their residents
are not all single, young artists.
This 5,000-square-foot loft sits on
the east side of historic Liberty Square,
and homeowners Vicky and Roger
Burnett are a successful couple with
grandchildren.
The Burnetts renovated their loft on
the second floor of the 1900 block of
North Water Street in 2005.
The building was constructed in 1888
for Colonel Anthony Brown, who
operated a grocery store in one of the
storefronts. Other early tenants included
The Liberty Advance, two drug stores,
and Sharp Brothers Furniture and
Undertaking. The Burnetts’ entertainment
room features photographs of the building
as it was in the 19th century.
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It seemed this historic building’s glory
had passed when the Burnetts purchased it.
The upper floor was divided into 14 tiny
apartments with a communal bathroom.
The Burnetts’ renovation team carefully
examined the dilapidated structure, looking
for opportunities to tear down walls and
create large areas for entertaining. Now the
rooms flow easily from the living room,
whose tall windows overlook Liberty Square,
to the warm open kitchen and dining area.
Vicky also wanted to create a home that
would guarantee future accessibility. For
example, the drawers in the kitchen are low
instead of at eye level, which gives the added
advantage of creating comfortable window
seats. The open shower in the master suite is
wheelchair-accessible.
Some of the renovations owe more to
serendipity. An elevator fit perfectly into
the old narrow staircase. Vicky couldn’t bear
to part with a metal washtub from the
communal washroom, so it became the catch
basin for the new laundry chute. And the
old apartment doors still line one side
of the kitchen, leading to new laundry and
storage rooms.
Vicky kept a scrapbook detailing the
renovation, including photographs of her
donning a hard hat to climb into the
hand-dug well in the basement, which used
to be a major source of water for the city.
The Burnetts also remodeled the first floor
for Roger’s law office, Quotations boutique
and the Corbin Theatre. The green awnings
indicate the businesses, with their own front
door simply marked “Loft.”
A cocktail party to celebrate the 2010
Homes of Note Tour will be at the Burnett
loft on the evening of November 11. The
party will begin with a fashion show in the
Corbin Theatre and then progress to the loft
via the elevator or fire escape.
At the party, guests will see a huge
Christmas tree in the room overlooking
Liberty Square. Because their loft doesn’t
have an outside deck or patio area, that tree
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hose eyes wouldn’t light up at the sight of a diamond, especially
these from Meierotto Midwest Jewelers?! They have one of the largest
diamond inventories in the entire United States, including a wide selection of
diamond rings (hint, hint), where you can order whatever you
want on the spot, regardless of size, shape, color, clarity or
cut-grade, and have it ready for you in no time. Most
people would agree that this is a safe gift option.
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tress-free gift-receiving, now that has a
nice ring to it! At The Spa Tuscano,
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relax and rejuvenate even the most anxious
person in your family. Choose between a
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ach year it seems the task of holiday shopping becomes
tougher and tougher. If your gift recipient is a golf lover, help
them improve their game with a portable putting green that can
be used indoors or out and at anytime of the year. Also check out
the chipping mats or go the distance and professionally install a
putting green in your own backyard! Prices: 3x8 portable putting
green, $139; 4x10 portable putting green, $209.99; and 4x4
chipping mat, $124.99. 816.886.2747 or synlawn.com
ake a look at local artist Scott Finlayson’s metal
artwork at Brightside Gallery when shopping for a
creative friend this year. (They’ll look great on the mantel
or on the front porch.) He uses recycled metal materials
and offers affordable prices. The reindeer range from $35,
small; $150, medium; $200, large; and $300, for a medium
and large one. 816.225.0558 or brightsidegallerykc.com
delicate, versatile gift idea is a decorated glass bird bath
that also can be used as a bowl or platter for entertaining,
so it can be used inside
or out. Found at The
Yellow Barn in Olathe,
stands are available
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his 9-foot by 12-foot rug showcases a menagerie of animals with a pattern
that was created one knot at a time. It’s trimmed and treated to display an
antique finish. Take this home for the holidays as the perfect way to warm up a room
or give as a gift that’ll be enjoyed for generations to come. $9,975. 913.677.1877
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ockrell Mercantile says this is the “perfect
gift for all those Santa collectors.” Find a
wide selection of Old World Santas designed by
Carole Jean Boyd and carved out of cypress
wood. Each has its own expression and details to
cherish. Prices range from $16-$55. 816.697.1923
or cockrellmercantile.com
he Apollo is a table-top fire pit that runs off clean-burning
gel fuel and can be burned indoors or outside. A special feature
is its Venturi Flame technology. They’re also portable, well made
and easy to light, so wrap this one up today. 877.230.3419 or
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eatured at Jewelry Arts in
Prairie Village, these pendants,
necklaces and earrings are
designed by New England jewelry
designer Tom Kruskal. Each is
hand-crafted from start to finish
and includes 14k gold wire in
yellow and white with pearls.
Each piece is hand-forged, heat-
treated to reinforce strength and
resilience, and hand-polished for
that perfect sparkle. Prices range
from $80-$500. 913.381.8444
ring the movie theater experience home with
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names including LG, Panasonic, Sony, Samsung,
Sharp, Toshiba and Mitsubishi. The TVs range in
size from 40 inches to 65 inches in plasma, LCD and
LED 3D HDTV options. Find these starting under
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his 36-inch necklace, called ‘Vision Wings,’ is hand-braided and features medium taupe
pearls with silver charms, amethyst gems and antique glass. And, this piece of jewelry
offers a little something extra: the company that makes it, Love Heals, plants 10 fruit-bearing
trees in Ethiopia and donates to help prevent childhood blindness with each piece of jewelry
it sells. It’s a gift that keeps on giving. $395. 816.781.6360 or thepolishededge.com
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veryone enjoys a good gift, but it’s even better when it’s
personalized. From a trophy to a bottle of wine or serving
tray or pitcher, Midwest Trophy can engrave anything for that
special someone in your life. Pictured here is a glass wine
bottle holder ($55) __ a $15 engraving charge. Engraving
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re you ready for holiday shopping?! (And if you’re not,
you still have to do it anyway.) Luckily, the Kansas City
area offers a variety of shopping venues to find a gift
for Mom or a white elephant gift for the office.
As you may know, “Christmas lives at Crown Center,” as
their slogan states, with stores you won’t find in any other center,
such as Holiday Magic, Sage & Daisy (handmade soaps and bath
treats), RAGZ (recycled women’s clothing) and, of course, the
Crayola Store. Visit Sportibles and Unbelievable Memorabilia for
the sports nut in the family, and find a purrfect pet gift at Gatos Cat
Boutique and Playful Paws. If you work up an appetite, sit down at
one of the center’s more than 25 restaurants as you plan out your
next shopping move.
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Since you have to shop anyway,
take some time to make a day
or weekend of it and
visit some of the best malls
and towns in the area.
Holiday Shopping
By Brooke Pearl
If you’d like to stay in the downtown/midtown area, take a
relaxing stroll around the Country Club Plaza, designed in 1922
and modeled after Seville, Spain. Besides the Mediterranean
architecture, lights, live music and horse-drawn carriage rides, you
can’t beat the shopping with stores like MAC Cosmetics, The
Apple Store, Scandia Down, Halls and The North Face store. Plus,
there are many popular restaurants where you can catch a break
from the holiday mayhem.
If you’re looking for more well-known national retailers —
and a place where you can get a lot of shopping done in one
place — check out Town Center Plaza in Leawood, Tuileries
Plaza and Zona Rosa up north, The Legends at Village
West (with outlet stores) in western Wyandotte County and
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Perhaps the place with the largest selection
of shops you know is Oak Park Mall, at
95th and Quivira, with more than 180 shops.
Some favorites include Sephora, Lacoste,
Coach, Arden B, Fossil, Build-A-Bear
Workshop and bebe. If you can’t decide on
the right gift, purchase a holiday coupon
book at customer service.
Mallternatives, or stores and strips that
fit into a boutique-style category, include
Corinth Square and Prairie Village
Shops in Prairie Village; Park Place,
one NINETEEN and Hawthorne Plaza
in Leawood; Von Maur in Overland Park;
Briarcliff Village just north of the river;
and the Power & Light District in our
vibrant new downtown center. Many of
these destinations feature local owners and
designers you won’t find anywhere else in
the metro.
But if you’re looking to get away from the
city — an entire day or weekend trip perhaps
— extend your driving radius to the small
charming towns that sit outside the city
limits. Weston, Parkville and Louisburg
are known for their quaint bed and
breakfasts, local wineries, family-owned
restaurants and businesses, and friendly
people. Historic Leavenworth is another
quaint town worth visiting. Recently, the
town saw a more than $22-million
investment in its downtown area, including
building rehabilitation, new construction,
façade renovations and a variety of
improvements. But under all the new,
you’ll still find an extensive history, charm
and tradition. Stop in several antique shops,
bookstores, embroidery and craft shops,
jewelry stores and flower shops, and take
home a bit of small-town history and charm
this holiday season.
Whether you want old or new, charming
or trendy, you can accomplish your
holiday shopping with ease. But you’d
better not procrastinate — it’s most fun at
a leisurely pace!
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oolittle Distributing, the spacious, all-Viking kitchen showroom in Lenexa,
allowed guests to stretch out, take notes and savor every bite — over candlelight
— at our latest Cooking School.
Paired with a sparkling wine, baskets of homemade caramel popcorn with pecans decorated
each tabletop. Guests grabbed their wine glasses and a handful of popcorn while mingling and
touring the showroom before the presentation began.
Webster House’s Executive Chef Charles d’Ablaing doesn’t use recipes, so throughout
the night, attendees approached him with questions, getting a closer look (and maybe a
taste) of his culinary masterpieces and taking notes to try at home. He did, however, enjoy
working on Doolittle’s main island with a Viking wok, griddle and induction cook top, along
with stainless steel Vita Craft cookware, one piece of which was raffled off later in the
evening for a special guest to take home.
After the popcorn was devoured and the bubbly gone, we dined on black bean soup with
crisp polenta salad and drank Pacifico, a Mexican beer — a tasty pairing by Off the Vine
Design & Cellar. Eagerly awaiting the next course, the chef presented seared Chilean sea
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That’s what Cooking School guests experienced with Webster House’s ChefCharles d’Ablaing and his made-from-scratch (and recipe-free) menu.
bass (that basically melted in your mouth) with parmesan-roasted grits,
gold tomato purée and poached sea beans, which are salty sprigs likened
to asparagus. The last course was the tender, juicy sweet onion braised
beef short ribs with caramelized porcini mushrooms and rosemary-
steamed Russian fingerlings and a side of Two Barrel lush merlot.
The figurative icing on the cake was revealed when Webster House’s
culinary staff brought out a variety of fresh-made cookies. (Even though
each dish offered a relatively big portion, many of us found room for one or
two cookies, or stuck one in a pocket as a tasty treat later). A spot of coffee
washed down the sweet mouthfuls, all of which were a little taste of heaven.
Guests’ rave reviews let us know it was a job, ahem, menu well done.
The Evening’s Menu:
� Homemade caramel popcorn
� Black bean soup with crisp polenta salad
� Seared Chilean sea bass, parmesan-roasted grits, gold tomato purée
and poached sea beans
� Sweet onion braised beef short ribs, caramelized porcini
mushrooms and rosemary-steamed Russian fingerlings
� Assortment of homemade cookies
Wine Pairings:
� Caramel popcorn — Cristalino Brut Cava, Spain
� Black bean soup — Cerveza Pacifico Clara, Mazatlan
� Sea bass — 2007 Hayman and Hill Chardonnay,
Russian River Valley
� Beef short ribs — 2005 Alexander Valley Vintners Two Barrel,
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TTraditional holiday foods aren’t usually dishes served
on a regular basis. As the foods change, so do the
wines that complement them. Here are a few
suggestions on how to make this holiday meal and
wine pairings more adventurous.
Sparkling WinesFor instance, breaking out a Champagne or sparkling
wine is always a nice way to jump-start the festivities.
For a change, skip the Champagne and try some
different sparklers like a cava from Spain __ it’s an
extraordinary bubbly for a practical price. Prosecco, a
As the leaves change and temperatures drop,we begin to think about holiday traditions like food and wine.
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light-bodied sparkling wine from Italy, is a fantastic
palate cleanser and will make the upcoming meal
even more spectacular. Yet another option is a
sparkling shiraz, a gorgeous red fruit wine with all the
fun of a bubbly.
Popular Holiday Foods andSuggested PairingsHam
Because of ham’s high salt content, more fruit and
less tannins is better. Dry and off-dry rieslings are
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good white selections. Reds would include
Beaujolais or pinot noir. Both are light
reds that won’t overpower the food and
are popular for the holidays because of
their diversity. White wine alternatives to
consider are gewürztraminer, viognier or
chenin blanc. Red alternatives include a
fruity red such as valpolicella classico,
a light-bodied dolcetto or even a
tempranillo from Spain.
Turkey
Turkey is usually prepared to bring out
the flavor of the bird itself, along with
the vegetables or dressing. This means
that a lighter wine is necessary to best
complement the meal. Turkey dinners tend
to be heavy meals with mashed potatoes,
gravy, dressings and an overload of side
dishes. A heavy-bodied red wine may be
too much, so consider a light red. Again,
the fruity, soft tannins in a pinot noir
or Beaujolais make these wines great
complements.
Alternative softer reds that won’t
overwhelm the meal include sangiovese
or chianti. Cabernet Franc is a great
choice as well. Zinfandel or syrah can
definitely be considered, too. These fuller-
bodied red wines generally have spicy
notes that work well with the savory
elements of the turkey, but they also
deliver more intensity than a pinot noir.
A unique red to explore would be a
carménère — it’s a great pairing with
turkey and earthy vegetables.
Don’t count the white wines out when
planning your turkey feast. To meet the
large range of foods, lean toward crisp-
textured, aromatic whites like pinot gris,
pinot blanc and riesling rather than a
chardonnay. Sauvignon blanc is also a
consideration because of its herb and
mineral undertones. A great complement
is gewürztraminer, a wine many people
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have not tried. It adds spice to the palate,
which works well with turkey and gravy.
A Spanish albariño doesn’t fall in the
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characteristics as the pinot gris and shakes
up the norm.
Goose
If you are serving another type of bird, try
zinfandel, red burgundy or tempranillo, or
try a white like chardonnay or sauvignon
blanc.
Various Side Dishes
It’s easy during the holidays to go
overboard with so many food variations.
Focus on the main courses, and balance
the side dishes. Butter goes well with rich
chardonnays. Fruit, especially berries,
match pinot noir. Apples pair well with
a dry riesling. The more cinnamon or
other brown spices used, the more
gewürztraminer will work. Mushrooms
can be a big part of many dishes, so choose
pinot noir or beaujolais. Bacon and
sausage call for a slightly more robust red,
perhaps a leaner syrah. The syrah grape
can bring a spicy edge or a meaty
character to the table, often increasing the
complexity while graciously handling the
cornucopia of flavors in a traditional
Thanksgiving meal.
Wine VolumesWith the guest list finalized and the
menu planned, how much wine do you
need? Half a bottle per person is the
usual guideline. This equals two to
three glasses per person during the
party. Buy a few extra bottles so that
you don’t run out or in case you need
to serve unexpected guests. Purchase
even more if it is an extended dinner
party with several wines.
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TThanksgiving kicks off holiday season for many
families, which means traveling, catching up and
eating. It’s much easier to enjoy all the togetherness
when you’re not worried about feast-induced changes
to your waistline. Rather than being swept into the
cycle of overindulging and dieting, follow these seven
simple steps from local health experts, who say it’s all
a matter of mindset to keep healthy this time of year.
1. Don’t try to diet.
Seem counterintuitive? Not so, says Barbara
Simpson, a registered dietitian with Saint Luke’s
Hospital of Kansas City. “Restricting your eating will
only cause overeating and disappointment,” she says.
“Remember, this is the time to share with your family
and not to get stressed out with food…The goal [with
Follow these seven tips for a healthier holiday season — and beyond.
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A Slimmer Winterweight] should be to maintain and not gain.” Instead,
Simpson tells clients to focus on eating healthy food
groups, controlling portions of high-calorie foods
and making dietary changes at an individual pace.
2. Don’t justify poor eating habits.
“The biggest problem at the holidays is
overindulgence,” explains Amy Roberts, a certified
holistic nutrition coach with Pura Vida Nutrition.
“There are all types of dishes you want to eat from
Mom, aunts and grandmas. It’s easy to get the mindset
that overeating around the holidays is OK, like, ‘I
deserve this because it’s only once a year.’” Roberts
suggests eating plenty of filling fruits and vegetables
at the dinner table and switching the focus from
consuming a large meal to enjoying family time.
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3. Make simple,healthy substitutions.
Elena Caviar, vice president and
educational director for ChatterDoc.com,
understands why weight gain is
commonplace during the holidays. “If
you consider that a typical Thanksgiving
or Christmas dinner can contain more
than 2,000 calories, the amount you’d
need in an entire day, then it’s no wonder
the pounds can pack on,” she says.
Slightly changing up a traditional
holiday menu can reap big benefits when it
comes to calorie count. Instead of mashed
potatoes with butter and heavy cream, for
example, she suggests making the dish
with chicken broth or skim milk and sour
cream. Rather than pecan pie, which
typically contains well over 500 calories
per serving, opt for pumpkin pie made
with light ingredients. And as for drinks,
which often contain empty calories,
choose champagne or a white wine
spritzer over hot toddies and cocktails.
4. Don’t go to a party hungry.
Sally Berry, president of Overland Park’s
Bodyfuel Inc. and a registered dietitian,
warns that heading to a get-together on
an empty stomach is a bad idea. “Eating
smaller and balanced feedings every three
to four hours throughout the day might
prevent excessive hunger and overeating
at an evening gathering,” she says,
recommending a healthy snack like peanut
butter and a fresh apple, or a whey or
milk smoothie. Drinking a cup or two of
water before arriving also can help you
stay hydrated.
5. Eat “close to the earth.”
Although Roberts points out that each
individual has specific dietary needs, she
finds that a nutritional golden rule applies
to healthy meals. “Choose foods that are
as close to the earth as possible, meaning
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the less processed foods,” she explains.
“Choose an apple over apple juice, for
example. When you fill your plate, make
sure you fill it with a large portion of
vegetables, a healthy protein and complex
carbohydrates.” Roberts says refined sugars
in sweets are often a major culprit of
nutritional setbacks.
6. Be conscious of the season.
Research from the National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development
and National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases shows the
average American gains just a pound each
holiday season, but many dietitians agree
that weight tends to pack on as individuals
keep the weight through the new year —
then they gain more through the year and
at the following holiday season.
Berry explains that some issues with the
weight cycle might come down to seasonal
factors. “As the length of days decreases,
so does the sunlight,” she says. “This starts
a cascade of changes in our bodies that
decreases hormones, such as serotonin and
endorphins, while increasing others, such
as melatonin. These changes result in
increased sleepiness, depression and the
ability to store fat: human hibernation.”
7. Teach children healthy habits.
Roberts believes parents should get rid of
the idea that a child must clean his or her
plate at every meal. “That can cause
overeating, and that trend can last a
lifetime,” she explains. “Also, sometimes
if kids don’t want to eat vegetables, they’re
told, ‘If you eat those, you get a brownie.’
A healthier option is to say, ‘Eat your
vegetables, and we’ll go outside and play
together for 20 minutes.’” A great, healthy
meal and rounds of family fun? That’s
plenty of reason to celebrate.
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