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MARCH 2020
Home and Design
YOUR LOCAL
BRIAN SANDY
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE OR YOUR PERSONAL INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE AND WHY? My current interior design style would be best described as parenthood chic. Between our four kids, we have swings, play mats, legos, blocks, soccer balls, books and shoes all over the house! Not to mention the couch that has lots of pillows and is usually made into a fort of some kind. We embrace it all because we know there are plenty of years ahead that won’t include the craziness that is “raising kids!”
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Joel Wilson Financial Advisor 410A SE 3rd Street Suite 102 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
816-554-3128
joel.wilson@edwardjones.com
IF YOU COULD BUILD A NEW HOME TODAY AND MONEY WERE NO OBJECT, WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE? I would want to be near the woods and create a phenomenal living space with a pool, hot tub, fireplaces, and close access to trails for hiking, biking and running with our kids. We love to be outside whenever possible!
Matt Knehans,
Ryan Barber,
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
120 SW 2nd Street Suite 102 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
801 NE Lakewood Blvd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
(816) 554-0074
ryan.barber@edwardjones.com
AAMS®
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816-478-0053
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Anne Pedersen,
Matt Sibbing,
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
615 NE Woods Chapel Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
3500 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Suite C Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
CFP® AAMS® ChFC®
816-554-7446
anne.pedersen@edwardjones.com
AAMS®
(816) 347-8375
matt.sibbing@edwardjones.com
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Scott Wall Financial Advisor 3500 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Suite E Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
816-272-0460
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FINANCIAL ADVISORS KEVIN CARPENTER
JOEL WILSON
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE OR
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE OR
YOUR PERSONAL INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE AND WHY?
YOUR PERSONAL INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE AND WHY?
My personal favorite architectural building style is country style on the outside and modern on the inside. And most importantly, paid for! My experience for the past 20 years in helping people prepare for and live in retirement has taught me the importance of owning a home prior to retiring.
I am not a student of architecture or interior design. I believe my wife has a good handle on that sort of thing. Also, my step-sister is a local small business owner and is fantastic at interior design. She has helped several realtors around town with staging their listings. I’ll leave it to the professionals.
IF YOU COULD BUILD A NEW HOME TODAY AND MONEY WERE NO OBJECT, WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE?
IF YOU COULD BUILD A NEW HOME TODAY AND MONEY WERE NO OBJECT, WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE?
My dream home would be designed by my lovely wife Wendy. She will most likely live there much longer than me and makes most of those decisions in our household. I have no sense of fashion. As long as I have a private room for studying and a modern and state-of-the-art home recording studio, I will be very content.
I really like the house that we currently have and appreciate the local realtor we used to help us find such a wonderful home. I wouldn’t say I’m a minimalist by any means, but when it comes to owning property, I have found that sometimes bigger homes come with bigger problems.
Brian Sandy,
Mark Sandy,
Thom Schlosser,
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
200 SE Douglas Suite 105 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
200 SE Douglas Suite 105 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
192 NW Oldham Parkway Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
816-272-5650
816-272-5650
thom.schlosser@edwardjones.com
Stacy Burtin Mills Financial Advisor
Joseph Hyde,
Kevin T. Carpenter,
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
3550 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Suite 200 Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
500 SW Market Street Suite F Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
816-272-6219
816-358-3868
CFP® ChFC® ,AAMS®
brian.sandy@edwardjones.com
3540 SW Market Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64082
816-623-9946
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mark.sandy@edwardjones.com
CIMA®
joseph.hyde@edwardjones.com
CFP®
816-525-0770
AAMS®
kevin.carpenter@edwardjones.com
Paul Dykes Financial Advisor 559 Southeast Melody Lane Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
816-554-9077
paul.dykes@edwardjones.com
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Lee’s Summit Housing Market Report Subdivision
Beds
F/B
H/B
Architecture
Floor Plan Desc
Price Original
Price Sale
The Villages Of Lakewood
3
2
0
Traditional
Side/Side Split
$190,000
$182,000
Amber Hills
3
2
0
Raised Ranch
$190,000
$185,466
Woods Chapel Acres
3
2
0
Traditional
Raised Ranch
$210,000
$195,500
Maple Tree
3
2
1
Traditional
Split Entry
$235,000
$230,000
Sterling Hills
4
3
0
Traditional
California Split
$250,000
$250,000
Raintree Lake
3
3
0
Traditional
Ranch, Reverse 1.5 Story
$269,950
$269,950
Meadows Of Winterset
4
2
2
Traditional
2 Stories
$279,900
$270,000
Oaks Ridge Meadows
4
3
1
Traditional
2 Stories
$300,000
$293,500
Windsboro
4
2
1
Traditional
1.5 Stories
$300,000
$290,000
Longview Farm
4
3
2
Traditional
2 Stories
$350,000
$340,000
Savannah Ridge
5
4
2
Traditional
2 Stories, Other
$395,000
$355,000
Lake Winnebago
4
2
1
Traditional
Side/Side Split
$370,000
$365,000
Oaks Ridge Meadows
4
3
1
Lakewood
4
4
1
Monarch View
5
4
1
Raintree Lake
5
2
1
Silvertooth Fahey Farm
4
3
2
Highland Meadows
4
3
0
Lakewood
3
2
2
2 Stories
$375,000
$375,000
2 Stories
$385,000
$370,000
Traditional
1.5 Stories
$399,950
$389,950
Traditional
1.5 Stories
$415,000
$360,000
Tudor
2 Stories
$400,000
$357,000
Traditional
Ranch, Reverse 1.5 Story
$418,950
$413,950
Reverse 1.5 Story
$439,000
$435,000
Traditional
Legacy Wood
4
3
0
Traditional
Ranch, Reverse 1.5 Story
$491,000
$459,900
Park Ridge Summit
5
4
1
Traditional
1.5 Stories
$489,900
$484,900
The Estates at Chapman Farms
3
3
0
Traditional
Ranch
$499,900
$561,874
Winterset Valley
4
4
0
Reverse 1.5 Story
$561,686
$561,686
Woodland Trails
4
4
0
Traditional
Reverse 1.5 Story
$567,910
$567,910
Lakewood
3
2
1
Traditional
Reverse 1.5 Story
$718,900
$650,000
The Canyon
4
3
2
Traditional
Ranch, Reverse 1.5 Story
$1,299,000
$1,064,600
Market Analysis for 1/01/2019- 1/31/2019 Source IRES MLS System.
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LIFESTYLE LETTER
MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER
Laura Paszkiewicz | laura@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Angela Broockerd | angela.broockerd@lifestylepubs.com
Letter from the Editor HOME. It is meant to be a place of retreat, rest, love, acceptance and a shelter from the outside world—a place were you can let your guard down and just be. Some homes
AD DESIGNER
Matthew Endersbe LAYOUT DESIGNER
Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
feel just like that, while some can be filled with conflict and strife. It is never too late to
Angela Broockerd, Allison Gibeson, Riley Cowing, Lisa Moyer
change the climate of our homes. Like all expecting mothers, I was given lots of advice
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
from well-meaning friends and strangers when I was pregnant with my first child. A few
Janie Jones
nuggets of wisdom shared with me during that time have stuck with me through the years that I hope that I have facilitated in my home. The first came from a very wise friend of mine about the importance of creating a home that feels like a safe haven. In a world that can be cruel, let the home feel like a place that builds you back up with love. She told me to make a continual effort to teach with love, correct with love and show my love for them every day. The second thing that has stuck with me throughout the years is advice that came from a stranger. I was told to take the time to enjoy all the small moments with my family and really soak it in instead of getting caught up in all of the daily tasks that can steal our
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore
attention away—to be truly present when spending time with them instead of dividing
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
my attention with things on my to-do list. This one has me feeling convicted at times
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
and is advice that I have reflected on time and time again. She also added that she
AD MANAGER Chad Jensen
wishes that she would have allowed for more silliness in her house because life is too
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams
short to always be so serious. Laughter is healthy and good for the soul.
WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell
Although I am not perfect at any of this, it is definitely something I continually strive for and work hard to get better at every day. March is our home and design issue. Creating a home that you want to spend all of your time in is not easy. In this year’s Home issue, we take a peek into some local homes that boast beautiful designs that I hope will leave you inspired. I pray your home is full of love, peace and health this spring! ARIZONA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | CONNECTICUT | FLORIDA | GEORGIA
Love,
IDAHO | ILLINOIS | KANSAS | MARYLAND | MASSACHUSETTS | MICHIGAN MINNESOTA | MISSOURI | MONTANA | NEVADA | NEW JERSEY | NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA | OHIO | OKLAHOMA | OREGON | PENNSYLVANIA SOUTH CAROLINA | TENNESSEE | TEXAS | VIRGINIA | WASHINGTON
Angela Broockerd, Editor Angela.Broockerd@LifestylePubs.com
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RAINTREE
LAKEWOOD
RAINTREE
NEW LISTING
45 41 Gull Point Drive $699,000 | MLS #217 1859
7 16 LakePointe Drive $599,900 | MLS #217 1859
4216 Duck Pond Dr $489,900 | MLS #2205370
W I N T E R S E T VA L L E Y
RAINTREE
ACREAGE HOME
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
112 Mackenzie Dr $550,000 | MLS #2204660
5127 Sandpiper $48 4,900 | MLS #2205 460
15515 Meadowbrook Crt $729,900 | MLS #2188 143
ACREAGE HOME
LAKEWOOD
WINNEBAGO
SOLD
9615 Keystone Drive $500,000 | MLS # 2193244
SOLD
625 Lake Pointe Drive
456 Winnebago Dr
$505,000 | MLS #2144116
$550,000 | MLS #2156508
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020
FEATURES 18 Home sweet home The interior design of Jill Hall’s home strikes a balance between simplicity and personality
26 Fall in love with your home again Local designer helps clients create the look they desire
32 Creating an oasis with beautiful spaces LeAnn Parker finds reprieve through decorating, organizing and creating
42 Wall-to-wall creativity Porter Teleo continues to create
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luxury, hand-painted wallcoverings while exploring new mediums
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DEPARTMENTS 8
Lifestyle Letter
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Around Town
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Financial Buzz
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Open House
26 Renovate & Refine 42 Artist’s Palette 46 Locally Owned 50 Lifestyle Calendar 54 Trend Setter
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AROUND TOWN Character program. The purpose of this award is to encourage students to pursue their potential toward attaining the highest level of personal and academic development. The elementary school’s Christian Character Award recipients for the second quarter are first grade student Enzo Pescetto, son of Micah and Ali of Lee’s Summit, and fourth grade student Brody Roher, son of Derek and Amanda of Lake Lotawana.
LSR7 COMMUNITY VOTE APRIL 7 ON BOND ISSUE In 2018, the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District began a collaborative process to examine the
SCA OPENS SECONDARY GOPPERT CLASSROOM WING
district’s future capacity needs and imagine the schools students and staff would need to thrive. The process led to a $224 million no tax rate increase
Summit Christian Academy recently opened
bond issue, approved by the Board of Education in
their new addition- the Goppert Classroom Wing.
January and headed for voters on the April 7, 2020
The Goppert Classroom wing is named for the
ballot. The bond issue includes major renovations
campaign’s lead donor- the Goppert Foundation-
at Lee’s Summit High School, a new fourth middle
and added nine interactive learning classrooms, a
school to help facilitate the district’s sixth grade to
nurse’s office, restrooms, and an additional 11,000
middle school transition, a second early education
square foot to the SCA Secondary building. The
center and more. The bond issue, built around pri-
classroom wing was completed on the school’s 30th
orities including safety, parity and capacity, would
anniversary school year and will allow for the school
not impact the district’s debt service tax rate. Learn
to accommodate up to 200 additional students.
more at lsr7.org/bond. Register to vote by March 11.
SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ANNOUNCES ELEMENTARY CHRISTIAN CHARACTER RECIPIENTS
Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love
Summit Christian Academy is pleased to rec-
to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/
ognize students who consistently exhibit excep-
LeesSummit using the Get In Touch link and let us
tional Christian character through the Christian
know what you think.
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» Owner – Lakewood Dental Center, 2006-present » Member – UMKC Golf Scholarship Steering Committee, 2002-2009 » Organize annual golf tournament that raises over $10,000 annually for UMKC SOD student scholarships » Board Member – Missouri Dental Association Board of Trustees, 2004-2012 » Board Member – GKCDS Political Action Committee, 2005-2009 » 2012 Immediate Past President – Missouri Dental Association, 2010-2011 » President – Missouri Dental Association » President-Elect/Secretary – Missouri Dental Association, 2008-2009 » Board Member – Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, 2013-2016 » Member – Missouri Dental Association Ad hoc Committee on Telehealth Dentistry
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FINANCIAL BUZZ
A C L O S E R L O O K AT C L O S I N G C O S T S : W H AT T H E Y A R E A N D W H Y T H E Y’ R E I M P O R TA N T ARTICLE BY JEFF GERNER, PRESIDENT OF COMMERCE BANK MORTGAGE
Title Fees TITLE SEARCH Costs for the title company’s search for any competing claims to the property being sold, as well as any liens. CLOSING COSTS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF ANY HOME PURCHASE, AND HOME-BUYING BUDGET. But even if you’ve bought a house and paid closing costs before, you may not have fully understood what they include. “Closing costs” refers to a variety of fees payable at or before loan closing, usually adding up to 2 to 5 percent of the home’s purchase price. They may
TITLE INSURANCE There are two types: One protects the lender if there are problems with the title (for example, old back taxes, liens from a home equity loan, or erroneous surveys) that weren’t discovered during the title search. Basically, it protects the lender from title-related issues that may be expensive to resolve. The cost is usually included in closing costs. The second type of title insurance is to protect you, the buyer. Optional, but widely considered to be worth buying. In most cases, this type is paid for by the seller of the property.
vary depending on the type of mortgage you have, where you live, your lender, and other factors. Not all fees are required. While many are fixed, others can be negotiated, or you can lower them by shopping
RECORDING FEES Charges from your city and/or county government to update their records to reflect your ownership of the home. These fees vary by state, and not all states charge for this service.
around. Sometimes the seller may even
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pay some or all the closing costs as part
CLOSING FEES
of the offer process. Your real estate
Covers services of the company that handles your actual closing. In many
agent can help you understand the
cases, this is a title company, but sometimes it’s an escrow company or
closing costs you’re likely to incur.
attorney. charge for this service.
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Lender Fees
Prepaid Costs
ORIGINATION FEES
ESCROW
Charged by the lender for costs associated with creating the
Buying a home typically involves establishing an escrow
loan, typically 1 percent of the purchase price of the home.
account to hold funds used to pay your homeowners insurance and property taxes. It’s funded by your monthly mortgage payment, ensuring that these are
APPLICATION FEES
always paid, and paid on time. Just keep up with your
Costs from the lender to cover the processing of your
mortgage payments, and the rest is handled for you.
mortgage application. INSURANCE AND TAXES COURIER FEES
When you close on your mortgage, you’re usually
Fees for legal documents to be transported via courier. If you
required to pay 14 months of homeowners’ insurance
sign all documents electronically, these aren’t incurred.
premiums, plus anywhere from two to six months of property taxes into your escrow account. If your mort-
APPRAISAL COSTS The home appraisal determines the fair market value of the house and allows lenders to know if it’s being sold for a price
gage doesn’t involve an escrow account, you’re responsible for paying the homeowners insurance premiums and property taxes directly.
the market will support. INTEREST PREPAYMENT Buyers are typically required to prepay the mortgage CREDIT CHECK
interest that will accrue between the day of closing and
Fees for the lender to verify your credit before issuing you
the first mortgage payment.
a mortgage. ASSOCIATION FEES LEAD-BASED PAINT AND PEST INSPECTION FEES
If the property being bought is a condo or part of a
In most cases, a home must be inspected for lead-based
homeowners’ association and they have an annual fee,
paint as well as termites and other destructive pests.
you may be required to pay for up to a full year upfront.
SURVEY FEES Charged by a surveyor to review the dimensions of the property you’re buying and provide a report that confirms the boundaries and whether there are any issues related to them, such as a structure that crosses them improperly.
Closely review the disclosure forms you receive before you sign all the closing paperwork. They’ll show the final closing costs, interest rate and payment and are provided three business days before closing to give you time to compare them to the loan estimate the lender provided when you applied for your loan. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. The more you understand
POINTS
your closing costs, the better off you’ll be.
Most lenders will offer the option to pay an extra fee, called points, that reduces the interest rate on your mortgage. Each point equals one percent of the home’s purchase price, and
With locations throughout Kansas City and an easy
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offers many options for you to get the right loan for
may not make enough difference to be worth it.
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LOVE WILL PROTECT THESE MOMENTS.
When Brylynn was born, her kidneys didn’t work. Then her liver stopped functioning too. Using advanced surgical procedures, Children’s Mercy performed a combined kidney and liver transplant when she was just two years old. It’s how love drives lifesaving expertise to give families more moments just like this. See Brylynn’s story at childrensmercy.org/lovewill.
OPEN HOUSE
home sweet
home
THE INTERIOR DESIGN OF JILL HALL’S HOME STRIKES A BALANCE BETWEEN SIMPLICITY AND PERSONALITY ARTICLE RILEY COWING | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES
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JILL HALL’S HOME IS SIMPLE—PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT, DECOR THAT DOES NOT CLUTTER BUT RATHER PROVIDES A POP OF COLOR AND TEXTURE, MODERN LIGHT FIXTURES AND PLANTS HANGING ON THE WALL TO ADD LIFE TO A CORNER OF THE ROOM. This simplicity was intentional. “Life is so busy, and we seem to acquire so much stuff,” Hall says. “For me, the more we can simplify, the better. Our family is busy with four active boys, and my husband and I both work busy, full-time roles, so it helps to have a bright, light home.” When faced with planning her home’s interior design, Hall recalled aesthetics from designers she loved when living in Los Angeles. She describes working with Molly from Brasstacks, a building design firm located in Kansas City, as a perfect fit. CONTINUED >
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“She understood my vision, and we clicked immedi-
hanging artwork with bold colors. Because of the
ately when I sent her some images I had gathered,” she
neutral background, established by white walls and
says. “I have always been drawn to white and light—more
a mostly muted color scheme, Hall is free to change
neutral tones, natural colors from earth as an inspiration.”
out these accessories from season to season. In
Her favorite space in the home is the kitchen, com-
their bedroom, Hall kept white bedding (a style
plete with a lot of bright light. “I didn’t want the traditional upper style cabinets and layout,” she says. “I wanted to be able to see the boys playing
change something simple, like the pillows, to create a shift in the space.
outside while I was cooking in the kitchen—there is a spot
“I just love the crisp, clean look,” she says. “I will
right behind the sink where you can find me quite often.”
change out the lumbar pillow and blankets to change
The open concept they achieved provides ample room for their family, including four boys ages 4-10, to spend time together and apart. “Two of the boys will often be at the dining room
out the look easily. Simple, and then add the spark.” Hall doesn’t believe that neutral equates to boring, and she finds that a neutral background can allow accessories to shine brighter.
table working on a puzzle and then another at the
“I am drawn to little details that can make a big
island doing homework and then another in the living
impact—many times that will be layering,” she says. “I
room lounging,” she says.
also wanted to accomplish a space where we can be as
Each room is complete with accessories, like a patterned pillow, wooden tapers, an ottoman or
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choice she has maintained since college) and will
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a family—open, bright and allow for our boys to grow up and enjoy their time at home.”
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“I AM DRAWN TO LITTLE DETAILS THAT CAN MAKE A BIG IMPACT.”
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She and her husband, Nick, began Karin Ross Designs together in Kansas City with her as the designer and him as the general contractor.
are all on the same page and they have an exact understanding of what you want. “Karin Ross Designs is known for its clean lines,
“The love of working together, being together
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client has the attention of both the designer and the general contractor during the entire project, so the client feels they are in good hands.”
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COMMUNICATION THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH Karin believes in having a full conversation in order to find the products and features that fit best with your lifestyle. “Not only are our designs authentic, but we are as well,”
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finding an old overgrown space and bringing
NIZED, BUT THAT’S EXACTLY WHY
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mer along Lake Michigan. She loves to decorate her home with plants and believes they make a room more alive
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and challenging myself to use things that are
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fiddle leaf figs and succulents.
life, so it feels like second nature to beautify
Food and books are other common pieces
spaces. In this season of life, my creative out-
she uses for decorating. After all, fruit can be
lets center around our home. These include
displayed in bowls, pasta looks great in jars,
tablescapes, party styling for my family and
carrots can be made into bouquets and kale
friends and a bit of gardening.”
can be used as a centerpiece. Then she often
Her family has lived in their home for a
finds old novels at thrift stores, tears off the
decade now, and while the neighborhood is
covers and places them on shelves back-
close to everything, it has a rustic and country
wards with the pages outward facing. She
feel as there is undeveloped land nearby. Given
says this adds a neutral texture and height
this backdrop, she has developed an interest in
in places that need it with without spending
the farmhouse style.
much, and books can be used for tablescapes,
Parker says her stylistic goal is to be classic and timeless with a touch of contemporary
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Hosting parties is another of Parker’s
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from the stresses of wonderful but some-
blankets. To that end, her goal is to have all
what chaotic times in life such as getting
staples in a neutral or white so she can add in
married or having a baby.
a splash of seasonal color as appropriate.
“When hosting a party and event, I always
Additionally, she loves the natural outdoor
try to challenge myself creatively by using an
style and enjoys using items that can be
item that is reused or unexpected and giving
found on a walk through the woods. In fact,
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she displays a deer antler her son found in their yard a number of years ago. “I’m inspired creatively by nature and vintage finds,” Parker says. “I think so much is inspiring about nature—endless beauty to reflect back into interior spaces.” Parker says her favorite book as a child was The Secret Garden, and the idea of
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For example, this past Christmas she used old maps in all her décor and gift wrapping. She says the next party she creates will be similar, perhaps using old music pages. Stay tuned for more creative insight from LeAnn Parker in coming months. For more examples of her style and creations, visit her Instagram—@silvertoothfarmhome.
“I grew up in a family of artists and creativity my whole life, so it feels like second nature to beautify spaces. In this season of life, my creative outlets center around our home.” CONTINUED >
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SIMPLIFYING HOME ORGANIZATION WITH TWO TIPS Having an organized home helps to destress from everyday life, yet it’s not always easy to achieve. To help, here are two simple tips LeAnn uses to maintain an organized home: + The speed clean. LeAnn often purges or organizes one small area around the house per week and rotates around the house all year. This takes her between 10 minutes to one hour depending on the area. She picks a single drawer, shelf, closet or basket and evaluates all items there and sorts them out based on if they are still needed, can be reused, donated or thrown away. + Fun with baskets. “Everything looks tidy thrown in a basket,” LeAnn says. She often removes grocery items (such as granola bars) from their original packaging and places them in baskets. The pantry looks organized, and she can easily glance and see what needs to be restocked.
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Aesthetic Medicine & Anti-Aging
296 Northeast Tudor Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 | (816) 600-6236 | DrChowRejuvenation.com
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SPRING IS IN THE AIR! SUCCULENT & CENTERPIECE BOX WORKSHOP AR Workshop Lee's Summit 1171 SE Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit
In this workshop, we will help you create aCenterpiece Box, and then
our guest host, Jennifer Storr with Branch and Bloom KC, will teach you
how to fill it and care for a selection of beautiful succulents! The registration fee includes all materials to create a
custom DIY Centerpiece Box to create a one-of-a-kind custom planter! For more information: ARWorkshop.com
28 2020 EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Hitt Park
The Easter Bunny comes to Hitt Park and hides thousands of Easter eggs filled with candy for the children. Hunts are spread over fields 1& 2 and run by age with the youngest kiddos going first. Music and contests will keep the family busy while waiting for their turn to "hunt"!
APR 4 THE ANNUAL LYRIC OPERA BALL Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Guests of this black tie event will enjoy an exceptional silent auction, dinner and dancing. This year's Ball Co-Chairs are Regina Kort and Mary Beth Gentry, while Judith L. King will serve as Honorary Ball Chair. Visit www.kcopera.org to find out more or to purchase tickets.
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State-of-the-art amenities • Optical impressions available • Minimally invasive treatment • Same day appointments available Emergency appointments • 20 years experience • Payment plans available • Accept most major insurances
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