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DECEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

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Letter from the Editor

EVERY YEAR, AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON COMES AROUND, I START TO FEEL A SENSE OF EXCITEMENT AND ANTICIPATION FOR THE SPIRIT THIS SEASON BRINGS.I love December. It is a whirlwind of festivities, but there is so much nostalgia built from the traditions that I took from my childhood and have carried over to my family. For me, watching my children experience that joy is what makes this season so magical. I can remember how it felt to drive around the Plaza and Candy Cane Lane to look at holiday lights with my family crammed in the family station wagon, listening to Bing Crosby

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and trying not to spill the hot chocolate that we brought in the car from home. The smell of a burnt match still brings me right back to the lighting of the advent wreath each morning in elementary school. We all loved that it gave us a good 10 minutes of time out of class. However, for me, decorating the tree was my favorite Christmas tradition. My mom let all 10 of us kids “help” her decorate, and let me tell you, that tree was quite a sight. With tinsel clumped together everywhere and several ornaments hanging within a few inches of each other, it was not the prettiest of trees to anyone outside of our family, but to me, it was breathtaking. The best part of that tree was the strands of handmade stringed popcorn that adorned it. By the

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all that was left were the strings that once held it together along with a few sparse pieces of stale popcorn that we couldn’t reach with our mouths.

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Our family traditions weren’t seamless and perfect, and while in my memory it was

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magical, I’m sure there were moments of fighting with siblings and stress for my par-

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ents. I don’t recall lavish gifts on Christmas morning and extravagant holiday outings, however the simple things that made this time of year special is what remains. While this season can be beautiful for some, it can be painful and lonely for many, especially for those who recently lost a loved one. My hope is that you feel love in this

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2019

FEATURES 12 Behind The Brush: Jennifer Janesko

28 Tis the Season Annual Gift Giving Guide

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TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT HOW YOU GOT STARTED IN ART. I have always loved drawing, and a pencil and paper was my happy place. My dad was an artist in his spare time, and it really opened up a magical space in my childhood. My dad is no longer on this earth, so when I create art as an adult, I feel connected to him. WHAT MEDIA DO YOU WORK WITH AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR ARTISTIC STYLE? I work with every medium in the realm of 2D. I haven’t tried sculpture, but that doesn’t mean it’s not in my future. I consider my abstract art “abstract landscapes.” They are inspired by the vistas that I see when I travel. I layer those memories in my mind and paint them into a single image. I have done several commissions in KC from photos that collectors supply from their own travel experiences. Currently, I’m using mixed media—acrylic/ pastel/charcoal/oil on canvas. My figurative art is created using either oil or acrylic for paintings and graphite or ink for drawings. WHAT OTHER ARTISTS DO YOU LOOK UP TO OR DRAW INSPIRATION FROM? I’m inspired by all things creative. Music, architecture, travel, design and photography are huge inspirations for me. I keep all those elements in constant rotation in my life. Take any of those away, and my heart physically aches. Of course, I love other artists, but I don’t get wrapped up in anyone’s style too much as I want to keep my mind free of a singular influence. The art I have in my home is usually a style that’s unlike mine, which is why I find it fascinating. CONTINUED >

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PLEASE DON’T CALL THESE PARENTS SAINTS. They

“We were discouraged and almost gave up when we

will argue that they’re no different from the rest of us. They

found Corbin,” they say. “We considered this carefully

simply said yes to go where their hearts were leading. And

because rejection from us was not something we wanted

please don’t call their adopted children lucky. The lucky

to put a child through.”

ones have never had to endure what these kids have.

Corbin moved into their home as a member of their

“We’re the lucky ones to have Corbin in our lives,” say

family, and seven months later, the adoption was final.

Steve and Andrea Klump of Leawood. “We believe we should

They’ve enjoyed the support of family, friends, coworkers

live our lives by giving back, but in so many ways, Corbin is

and church—including those who didn’t think it was a good

giving back to us. And it doesn’t take special skills to do this,”

idea at first. “Now those same people are stepping up and

Steve says. “Adoption is much like having biological children.

supporting us,” Steve says.

When issues come up, you deal with them. If put your heart into it, with the help of others, you’ll be successful.” The Klumps’ story of adoption is one they hope will

Daughter Emily explains that when she became pregnant with their son, Liam, now 2, she also felt called to adopt. She pushed the notion aside for months, but it persisted.

inspire others, but their story doesn’t end with them. Their

“The timing made no sense,” Emily says, “so I told God

daughter, Emily Cowley, and her husband, William, are also

He would have to convince Will. A lot of little things led to

adopting two sons.

Will saying yes, and we started the process when I was

“My sister calls it ‘Father of the Bride: Adoption Edition,’” Emily jokes. “Obviously, my parents have been very supportive as we go through this process together.” It all started four years ago. After Steve, an engineer, and

seven months pregnant.” Emily and Will obtained their license when Liam turned one. They soon welcomed two brothers, ages 10 and 13, into their lives.

Andrea, an RN, had three biological children (Emily, 27, Whitney,

Emily says the brothers had endured years of bouncing

22, and Nate, 16) they adopted Corbin, now 11 and a 5th-grader.

around homes and a few failed adoptive placements, so it’s

“Corbin has added greatly to our lives,” Steve says. “After

taken time for the boys to build trust.

years of mistreatment, he was taken from his birth family

“They were uprooted from their lives in another state…

where he likely wanted to stay. Then he was taken from his

extended family, foster parents, friends, schools…It was all

foster family where he likely wanted to stay. These are tran-

gone in an instant on the gamble that we could provide and

sitions no one should have to go through, but Corbin has.

love them—people they had only met three times,” Emily says.

We’re so proud how he’s weathered the storms of his life.”

Emily, an engineer at Burns and McDonnell, says that

Steve says that when Andrea first felt called to pursue

her workplace has been flexible and supportive, as has

adoption, she ignored the internal urge, but it strengthened

their church family at Cure’ of Ars. “They’ve prayed for us

for years. Steve agreed that this was God’s will for them:

throughout this process and welcomed the boys without

“And we know following God’s will makes us happier.”

reservations. I know people who have lost friends over

But for months, the Klumps couldn’t find a good match for their family.

being foster parents, so we’re exceptionally thankful.” Emily adds that patience and humor go a long way.

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WHERE THEIR HEARTS WERE LEADING:

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“I’m 27, and I have an 8th-grade son, so it’s an odd scenario,” she says, “plus the boys are mixed-race, so we get lots of questions. I don’t think people mean to be rude. People ask questions to make conversation or to understand. Here’s what I would ask of society in general—if I introduce him as my son, just go with it. If you don’t have a reason to know more, then just accept he’s my son.” The Cowleys hope the adoption will be final by Christmas. After which they will close their license—for now. “We have three rambunctious boys, all with different needs, and our house feels full now,” Emily says. “A few weeks ago, I watched my three boys wrestling, laughing and giggling up a storm, and it warmed my heart. Yes, it’s loud, and our house is constantly messy, but I wouldn’t change it for anything.” This Christmas will be one of celebration for both generations of families. “It’s the first Christmas that Corbin will be with us fully through all our traditions, and our first Christmas with our new grandsons,” Steve and Andrea say. “Family is everything.”

WE HOPE WE’RE SETTING OUR BOYS UP FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE, WHATEVER THAT MIGHT LOOK LIKE FOR THEM. WE HOPE TO LOVE THEM WELL ENOUGH THAT THEY CAN LOVE OTHER PEOPLE. WE HOPE THEY ARE GOOD, STRONG MEN WHO TAKE CARE OF THOSE WHO DEPEND ON THEM. ONE DAY AT A TIME, ONE HUG AT A TIME, WE HOPE TO RAISE OUR SONS TO KNOW THEY ARE INFINITELY CHERISHED.”

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I’M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR UNIQUE WAYS TO UPDATE MY HOLIDAY TABLE DECOR TO LIVEN UP HOLIDAY DINNERS. Instead of the same table settings I’ve used in the past, I wanted to try something new—enter my DIY holiday wreath place cards. I love the look of simple modern wreaths, but what I love even more are miniature versions. After some quick shopping on Amazon (as well as in my holiday decor stash at home), I had everything I needed to make my wreaths.

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The Supply List + Artificial pine cone picks + Faux greenery (with some “ice” sparkle) + Gold metal hoops (set of 10: 2-inch, 3-inch and 6-inch) + Gold metal hoops (set of 10: 4-inch) + Pliers and gold wire or hot glue gun (not pictured) + Craft/baking twine + Paper and pen or design software and printer + Hole punch

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Steps I started with a 4-inch metal hoop and sparkled greenery, which I pulled off the stems to make into smaller pieces. I originally thought it would be easier to use my pliers and gold wire to attach the greenery to the hoops, but I quickly realized that a glue gun is much easier. After placing the greenery over the mini hoops where they looked good to me, I then hot-glued one line of glue to one side of the hoop and pressed one greenery strand to it until the glue dried. Adding a little more hot glue to the backside secured the greenery in place. Once I was happy with the placement, I moved on to the other side of the wreath. I like a slightly asymmetrical look, so I opted for a shorter section of greenery on the left side. I cut a strand of baking twine (approximately 5 to 6 inches), ran it through the punched hole and attached it to the hoop. How simple and cute is that? These DIY holiday wreath place cards will look classic and festive in any place setting from Thanksgiving through winter. If you want to keep it even more simple, you could simply fold some card stock into a small folded place card. 38

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Ready for More? Let’s do another look using the same supplies with the addition of the artificial pine cone and berry picks. I followed the same steps as above but used the greenery picks instead. I hot glued one pick to the hoop until secure from the front and back side. Next, I added in another pick to my liking. It felt a bit sparse, so I glued a small pinecone and a couple of extra berries to the hoop. That’s it! These DIY holiday mini wreaths are just sooo easy! They look super cute and festive in the table setting. I love the pop of red! What do you think? Will you be making any of these DIY holiday wreath place cards for your next gathering? I highly recommend it!

AUDREY KUETHER OhSoLovelyBlog.com Audrey Kuether is a DIY expert, TV contributor, art director, blogger, wife, and mom living in Leawood. Her work has been featured in a wide variety of national publications. She loves updating their ‘72 fixer upper on a MAJOR budget—DIY style! Follow along as she and her family transform their house into a home one DIY project at a time. And be sure to stick around for all the free calendars and art printables.

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Kitchen manager Amber Abram says one of the biggest learn-

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ing curves in gluten-free baking is learning how gluten-free flour

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“We’ve learned that gluten-free flour has no personality, so we

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have to take into account every step, from the amount of liquid you

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add to exactly how long every step has to be mixed,” Abram says.

important is that it makes things so much fun and so interesting,”

“It’s finicky and fragile, but that’s the beauty of baking. It’s a science.”

Knight says. “Whether it’s partnering with Roasterie and using their

Their everyday menu includes cinnamon rolls, buttermilk bis-

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cuits, lemon blueberry donuts and more. Customers can also

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on what sold well, frequent customer requests, new trends and

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The company hashtag is #tasteslikegluten—a nod to how taste does not need to be compromised by dietary restrictions.

outside of the box and get imaginative,” Abram says. “I think in the

“We want our products to taste like gluten-filled desserts that even

gluten-free business, the staples are everywhere, such as chocolate

your family and friends who aren’t gluten-free can enjoy,” Abram

cake, brownies, etc., so we think about what our customers might be

says. “Gluten-free products don’t have to be bland, pale, small des-

missing that you can’t find gluten free.”

serts you see in grocery store aisles. They can be rich and flavorful!”

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LIST PRICE

L E AWO OD

SOLD PRICE %SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

HALLBROOK

$1,399,000

$1,336,000

95%

5.1

HAZELWOOD

$1,399,000

$1,215,000

86%

124

4.1

THE HILLS OF IRON HORSE

$1,197,000

$1,140,000

95%

186

6.1

LEAWOOD

$1,150,000

$1,050,000

91%

4.1

LEAWOOD

$1,100,000

$1,050,000

95%

4.1

WATERFORD

$739,000

$722,000

97%

3.3

LONGWOOD FOREST

$725,000

$695,000

95%

4.1

WORTHINGTON

$675,000

$686,000

101%

3.2

LEAWOOD ESTATES

$650,000

$630,000

96%

ESTATES OF IRON HORSE

$635,000

$610,000

96%

5.1

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GINGERBREAD SMOOTHIE LEAWOOD'S, LINDSEY BISHOP, SHARES HER FAVORITE HOLIDAY GO-TO SMOOTHIE.

INGREDIENTS + 1 C almond milk

+ ⅛ t cloves, ground

+ 1 banana, frozen

+ 1 t vanilla extract

+ ¼ t nutmeg

+ 1 t molasses

+ ½ t cinnamon

+ ¼ t brown sugar to taste

+ ½ t ginger, ground

+ 1 cup ice

DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

RED WINE POACHED PEAR INGREDIENTS + 2 cups dry red wine + 1 navel orange, quartered + 1 ½ cups plus sugar + 2 T honey + 1 cinnamon stick + 6 whole cloves + 2 Bartlett pears, peeled, halved, and cored + ¼ cup mascarpone cheese + ¼ cup heavy cream

DIRECTIONS In a saucepan, combine wine, orange pieces, 1 1/2 cups sugar, the cinnamon, cloves, and 2 cups of water, bring to boil over high heat. Add pears, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together cheese, cream and honey until very thick. Gently remove pears from liquid. Reduce liquid by about half over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, until liquid is thick and syrupy. Drizzle each pear with syrup and a dollop of cheese mixture and serve.

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