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Home. It is where we should feel the most comfortable and a place of reprieve and acceptance. Every home tells a story—from the scratches on the countertop to the squeaks in the floorboards. But more than anything, the memories that we make within those walls are what speak the loudest. Traditions are often passed down from one generation to the next, and new traditions are made with the ones we cherish the most—our family. I love to move. My husband and I used to flip houses the first several years we were married, but once having children we settled into a neighborhood that we wanted the kids to attend school at, and since we have four kids, we have stayed put for quite a while. I still get the itch to move and dream about redoing a new space or living in a lake community, however part of me used to hesitate. I know our home holds many memories for our children. Just as I cherish my childhood home, I know they feel the same way. My parents still live in the house I was raised in my entire life, and the nostalgia of their home sends me right back to living there all those years ago even though it looks nothing like it used to. It feels so good to be back at their house every time I walk through the door. I want that for my kids, too. However, I came to a realization recently. My sister’s house burned down to the ground in the Boulder fires over the holidays, and every single thing they owned, including all the special keepsakes, was gone in an instant. Their entire neighborhood was completely destroyed with a moments notice to evacuate immediately. My sister and her husband and four young children got out with their lives. They feel blessed. They will rebuild. And even though the house won’t be the same, and every single item they owned is gone forever, their memories, traditions, and love for one another remains. It isn’t the location that matters but rather the traditions big and small—the familiar smells coming from the kitchen, the family customs carried on and the people who make it feel like home. And new memories are made. March is our Home and Design issue. We are sharing design inspiration from neighbors in our community and not only showcasing gorgeous interiors but ways to elevate our outdoor living spaces as well. From my home to yours, I wish you love and peace in your homes.

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Becky Hillyard never imagined she’d be able to build and design her dream home from the ground up. The process is a long and tedious one and requires much attention to detail. However, with the help of Starr Homes and McCroskey Interiors, she was able to bring her vision to life. “I still can’t believe that we are living in it,” Becky says. “I remember the months leading up to moving in, and it just didn’t seem real.” Her expansive Leawood home has a wide variety of unique and beautiful features. Becky says that working with Laura McCroskey of McCroskey Interiors was ultimately one of her best decisions when it came to selecting the home’s design. “I remember thinking, ‘Oh, I will probably just pick out everything on my own,’” Becky says. “In hindsight, I don’t think I could have ever done the build without Laura.” The two have a similar French modern taste, and Becky says all of her ideas were only further enhanced by McCroskey’s help, who suggested small details such as grill on kitchen cabinets, sliding spice cabinets and the kitchen’s marble hood. Becky says the home’s focal point is her kitchen, which includes marble counters and a matching island. The design took a bit of convincing on Laura’s part. Becky has always loved marble, but admits she had concerns about it staining, especially with three little ones. However, Laura explained staining wouldn’t be much of a concern. The marble would likely get some etch marks, which she said only helps give it character.

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“I’m so happy that I did it, it just kind of sets the tone of our home,” Becky says. Laura’s ideas and expertise also allowed Becky to go outside of her comfort zone when it came to her kitchen’s butler pantry. The giant space acts as a second kitchen behind her kitchen with immense amounts of hidden storage. “It’s not just pretty, it is functional, and it’s something that she pushed me on, and I’m so glad I ended up doing it,” Becky says. The pantry hides the home’s oven, microwave and dishwasher. It has a space where Becky can easily make her morning coffee and smoothie and then hide the appliances. It has freezer and refrigerator drawers, so many things Becky uses on a daily basis are easily accessible. While the space provides multiple hidden storage areas, it also has open shelving that Becky is able to style how she likes using beautiful containers to house ingredients such as olive oil, nuts, spices and pastas. “It really kind of is a store,” Becky says “If I run out of olive oil I have a ton to grab from, and those are things that have a long shelf life and can be beautifully styled.” The pantry has a door that exits to the home’s outdoor lanai, which makes it easy for guests to come in to grab a snack or drink during summer parties by the pool. The home’s basement has several features that are great for entertainment. There is a basketball court for kids to play as well as a media room with a giant comfortable couch for watching movies.

Becky also has a bar area with open shelving units from the counter top to the ceiling. “They are beautiful gold ones with glass and they are just such a pretty touch that you can style however you want, and it really makes this fun element in the basement for entertaining,” Becky says. The basement also has an exercise room and a dry sauna for after workouts or getting out from the pool. The home’s primary bedroom is on the main floor and has a closet for both Becky and her husband. The room walks into the laundry area. For others hoping to build and design their dream home from the ground up, she advises investing in a designer, especially in the initial design of the home. She also wants to encourage homeowners to take their time when it comes to making selections and not to be afraid to speak up when they don’t like something. After several years of envisioning her dream home, she still pinches herself every morning that she and her family get to live in it every day. She said the wait was well worth it. “It felt so good to know that all the time we took and all the tears and all the stress it caused was totally worth it,” Becky says. “It’s perfect and is exactly how I wanted it.” To see more of this home, and inspiration from Becky for all things home decor, fashion, motherhood and more, visit @cellajaneblog.

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Paros Estiatorio

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One family-owned restaurant in the Mission Farms neighborhood in Leawood is hoping to be Kansas City's favorite spot for Greek food. Paros Estiatorio gets its name from the Greek island Paros, which is part of the Cyclades Islands. Klajdi Kreka owns the business, along with his mother, Kozeta Kreka, who is the restaurant’s head chef. The pair say they are big on authenticity and want their customers to get the same dining experience they would in Greece. They pride themselves on their business’s hospitality and want every customer to feel welcome. “We want them to feel just like a part of our family, as if they are coming into our house when they come into our restaurant,” Klajdi says. The cuisine is based heavily on fresh, Mediterranean ingredients from the land or sea.Kozeta has had a passion for cooking for more than 20 years. She loves that her career allows her to do what she loves while introducing customers to authentic Greek food. “I want to represent the Greek cuisine, which is the freshness, the richness in vitamins, the simplicity, the variety of the food,” Kozeta says.

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The business imports most of its ingredients from Greece, such as olive oil, cheeses and honey. It also works with small and local farmers around the region. Kozeta works to incorporate family recipes that she’s kept with her over the years while also using modern techniques. Many of her dishes include fresh Mediterranean fish such as sea bass and white snapper. One of her favorites is the Moussakas, which comes from a traditional family recipe with her own spin on it. “My mom is cooking from her heart and cooking the way she’s done her whole life and then training our sous chef and our kitchen staff to do it the same way, the authentic way,” Klajdi says. He adds that the business works to set itself apart from others when it comes to the food but also the atmosphere. Klajdi says the restaurant is driven by philoxenia. The Greek word translated means making a stranger a friend. His hope is that the aroma of the hot olive oil, the Greek music and the authentic food will make customers feel as if they are in Greece from the moment they walk in. The restaurant also has a full scale bar with many wines imported from Greece and a menu of Greekinspired cocktails, such as the Santorini with Ketel One vodka, orangecello, sparkling rose and lemon. Both Kozeta and Klajdi say they are excited to have their restaurant in the Midwest where Greek cuisine may not be as popular as other parts of the country. Their biggest reward comes when a customer enjoys their meal. “That is really exciting, having first-time diners come in and be really satisfied and leave with a happy experience,” Klajdi says. While the last few years have been difficult as a new restaurant, the business has its community to thank for the constant support. “We feel very thankful and blessed to be in this position that we are in because it shows that our customers have received us well and have supported us through our opening and through the pandemic,” Klajdi says.

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Spring is right around the corner, and it is the perfect time to gather with friends and family to enjoy good food, drinks and company. Lauren Lane Culinarian is sharing a few of her go-to brunch recipes perfect for entertaining. Setting the stage for your guests makes the experience that much sweeter. LeAnn Parker is sharing a fun DIY to personalize your table.

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St raw ber r y Br u schet t a INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • •

1 pound strawberries, washed and sliced 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt 1 loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 12 slices 1 cup goat or mascarpone cheese, room temperature 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, basil or mint leaves Good balsamic or balsamic glaze Salt and ground pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine strawberries and sugar in a small bowl and set aside. 2. Brush bread with olive oil and a sprinkle of kosher salt. 3. Position oven rack a few inches below broil and preheat broiler. Align bread slices on a baking sheet. Broil first side until golden brown, about 1 minute, then flip bread slices to the opposite side and broil opposite sides until golden brown. 4. Spread cheese on toasted bread. Add a pinch of black pepper, salt, and the herbs to the strawberry mixture. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the cheese-topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional herbs. Drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar. Substitute peaches for strawberries in the summer.

Cr isp Spr i ng S a lad INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • •

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 teaspoons of honey Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces spring greens, baby arugula, or butter lettuce 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 cup fresh fava beans, shelled, blanched and peeled, or frozen lima beans, thawed • 4-6 radishes very thinly sliced • 6-8 stalks of roasted asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces • 4 ounces soft goat cheese or feta

INSTRUCTIONS Dressing: 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and honey. Salad: 1. Place the lettuce in a separate bowl and toss it with enough vinaigrette to just moisten. 2. Put the lettuce on a serving platter or bowl and arrange the rest of the ingredients on top. 3. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette, if desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add spring peas, artichokes, sliced avocado, or cucumbers as an option.

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Spr i ng Qu iche INGREDIENTS • 1 pie dough • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 cups mixed veggies, such as raw spinach leaves and cooked broccoli and asparagus • 7 large eggs, lightly beaten • 1 1/4 cups light cream • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper • 3/4 cup grated gruyere or white cheddar cheese • 1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate and press it into shape. Crimp the edges if desired. 3. Place a sheet of parchment paper or foil into the pie shell and fill with pie weights, uncooked rice or dried beans. Bake until the edges are very lightly golden, about 25 minutes. Remove the pie crust but keep the oven on. If edges start getting too brown, cover with a pie cover or foil. 4. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, herbs, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a large bowl and lightly whisk. 5. Sprinkle half of the gruyere or cheddar and parmigiano-reggiano on the crust, followed by the veggies, and then the remaining cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the top and bake until set, about 35 minutes.

DI Y Gla s s Etch i ng Etching glass is a simple and beautiful way to personalize a tablescape. • Glass Etching Cream (read label for safety guidelines) • Etching Stencil • Foam Brush or craft paint brush • Rubbing Alcohol • Glassware To create, prep glass by wiping the surface clean with rubbing alcohol. Once dry, place stencil on glass and brush etching cream over the area to be etched. Let sit for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water to remove cream.

A r t ichoke C enter piece Supplies: 10 small artichokes, 2 varieties of greens, 1 variety of flower, floral foam, 10 wooden skewers and a vase. Instructions: fill the vase with floral foam and soak with water. Insert one wooden skewer into the stem of each artichoke. To arrange, first insert skewered artichokes into the floral foam. Then, fill gaps with greens and flowers. For more inspiration and recipes visit @Lauren_lane_culinarian. For more DIY home decor and entertaining visit silvertoothhome.com/ blog/table-style. - LeAnn @silvertoothhome.

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MEET THE ARTIST STEVEN DRAGAN Steven Dragan is a local architectural painter who uses watercolor to create masterpieces of famous landmarks around Kansas City and beyond. His journey to becoming an artist started at the University of Kansas. “My background is actually in architecture—it was there at KU that I started a sketch journal,” Steven says. “At first it was about buildings we studied, but soon it turned into documenting the places I was, or the places I wanted to be. Over time, my sketches turned into paintings, and paintings grew in size and complexity. Still rooted in architecture, my art is about our connection to places. Each place has its own meaning and story. I try to let the place speak for itself and focus on capturing the life in the perspective lines, the mood of atmospheric depth, the rhythm of shadows and the somewhat abstract shapes of people who inhabit the scene. In each piece I aim to capture something true and memorable.” Steven describes his artistic style through the lens of an architect. “My style of art starts with choosing what to see, what to capture, what to highlight and what to leave out. As an architect, I’m drawn to perspective, scale, light and shadow. Learning to see those through the loose lens of watercolor is what unites the paintings in a cohesive style. Watercolor is my primary medium. The tendency of the water to run, to be unpredictable—even sometimes

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frustrating—is also the thing that allows it to work in creating complex and interesting mixes of color and connecting shapes in the scenes that were previously unrelated.” The time it takes to create one of his pieces varies, but the process is the same—layer by layer using watercolor. “Sometimes it’s a five-minute capture, sometimes it’s 100 hours in many sessions throughout a year, but most of the time I paint in three two-hour sessions. The first layer is nearly abstract, a heavily saturated paper receiving wet colors that mix and blend into one another to form the atmosphere of the scene. “The next layer is all about seeing the key shapes in a scene—I look for ways to connect objects and shapes which have no real life connection, but have similar values. Moving color around within those shapes adds a hazy type of detail. After painting these shapes, the perspective and lighting start to take form. “The final layer, the detail layer, brings sharpness to the areas I want to emphasize. I use this sparingly, a few thoughtful strokes can do a lot when paired with the atmosphere and perspective of the first two layers.” His hometown of Kansas City and his travels inspire the creation of his work. “While I love painting excursions to Austin, Aspen, Mexico and Europe, Kansas City is my favorite place to paint. The way I paint now is really quite similar to the way I began—not

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much has changed. I pick a place, I paint it. But I’ve come to realize that there is something much more significant going on. The places we love often go without the savoring they deserve. We keep moving. We see a thousand incredible images a day, and they leave as quickly as they come. Painting a place is slowing down, savoring, deciding to look at something for hours and searching for the details that make it what it is.” For aspiring artists, Steven says to not let fear guide your decision to create. “All I have is my own experience, but I almost never created any art because I thought it was only for ‘artists.’ I almost never sold my art because I didn’t know if people would connect with it. I was wrong on both of those accounts. Had I let those misconceptions and fears guide my decisions, I would have missed out on one of the richest parts of my life.” To see more of Steven’s work or see what local art show he will attend next, follow him on Instagram at @s.dragan.art. To purchase one of his pieces, visit sdragan.art.

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties in Leawood. N E I GH BO RH O O D

LIST PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

%SO L D/ O RIG

DO M

B DRM S

B AT H S

HALLBROOK FARMS

$3,500,000

$3,250,000

92%

144

8.2

LEAWOOD HILLS WEST

$2,295,000

$2,200,000

95%

4.2

LEAWOOD

$1,379,000

$1,300,000

94%

5.1

LEAWOOD

$1,250,000

$1,300,000

104%

3.1

LEAWOOD ESTATES

$1,125,000

$1,250,000

111%

3.1

HALLBROOK SOUTH VILLAGE

$1,375,000

$1,245,000

90%

3.2

MISSION RESERVE

$1,200,000

$1,175,000

97%

4.1

CHARTWELL WEST

$1,100,000

$1,050,000

95%

4.1

LEAWOOD

$929,000

$920,550

99%

HALLBROOK FARMS

$935,000

$910,000

97%

4.1

Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers. STATISTICS from 01/01/2022 TO 01/31/2022. * DOM=Days on Market

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