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Letter from the Editor DECEMBER IS (FINALLY) HERE, AND THE PEACE, BEAUTY AND TRADITIONS THAT THIS SEASON BRINGS COULD NOT BE MORE WELCOMED. As my family and I spent last week decorating our home for the holidays, all of the warm feelings and memories that I hold dear from Christmas’s past come rushing to my mind. This is always my favorite time of year, and I love watching my kids experience the wonder of the holidays as I once did.

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Some of our traditions are not possible this year, but as I reflect back on my own childhood and the things that made this season memorable, it really is the simple things that come to mind: driving around looking at lights, decorating sugar cookies while listening to Bing Crosby, throwing handfuls of tinsel on the tree and adorning it with stringed popcorn, and the excitement of waking up on Christmas morning. With being one of ten children, opening presents was a bit of a free-for-all at my home, but there was always a moment of calm before the storm to first sing happy birthday to Jesus and then to open our stockings one at a time in an orderly fashion. Among our stocking goodies, there was always a guarantee that an orange would be at the bottom of the sock and a candy cane hanging on the outside. I don’t think any of us ever ate the orange, but regardless, it was always there. Our holidays were never extravagant, and I’m sure they were a little crazy for my parents, but the love and magic are the feelings that remain.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

FEATURES 18 Home for the Holidays making memories this holiday season

28 The Mercury Room Ringing in the New Year in Style

44 Bullet Journaling 101 The Basics You Need to Start Organizing Your Life + Accomplishing Your Goals

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48 Deck the halls: 3 ways With Megan Gensky Interiors

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Around Town

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HOLIDAYS 18

WHEN I DECORATE OUR SPACES, ESPECIALLY AROUND

and smaller losses, I can put them to rest and move forward

THE HOLIDAYS, I STRIVE TO BRING THINGS INTO OUR

with recreating what it might look like to celebrate during this

HOME FROM THE OUTDOORS RATHER THAN FROM A

unique holiday season. In our home we’ll be doing a lot more

STORE. I’ve always loved the natural elements of evergreens,

gathering around the piano instead of dressing up for the sym-

dried citrus and white candles. These outdoor touches are

phony, but that is still celebrating just the same. And I am finally

ones that have stood the test of time and will never go out

ready to embrace it. As I prepare our home for the holidays with

of style. You can find them in even the most outdated books,

citrus galore, I hope you will grab your oranges and join me!

movies and in grandma’s old holiday photos! Occasionally, I’ll

First, bring the outdoors in!

get excited about a fun new trend, but at the end of the day my

In addition to the common greenery and berries brought

holiday trimmings center around things that will never trend out

into our home around the holidays, dried citrus is one of

even as the times change. And, boy, have the times changed.

my absolute favorite natural decor traditions. Our home

Rolling into the 2020 holiday season is less than pleasant.

smells glorious the day I prepare them, and the results of

(There, I said it!) I don’t like change and going into this holiday

perfectly preserved citrus can be used in countless ways.

season where everything is different or canceled feels really

Dried citrus can even be saved in an airtight container to

hard. But, if you’re like me, I know that we can’t live in that place

be used again the following year—the slices get a bit darker

for too long. After allowing myself the time to grieve the big

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2. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice citrus and arrange on a cookie sheet. 3. Bake until slices are mostly dried (3-4 hours), occasionally flipping for an even bake. *Slices are done when the rinds are hard and dry, but the centers are still tacky. The slices will continue to dry out after being removed from the oven so “under done” is OK!

HOW TO DRY CITRUS:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

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HOW TO USE DRIE D CITRUS: 1. For gift wrapping, pair your dried citrus with real or faux greens and attach with cotton ribbon or twine to garnish your gifts. 2. For tablescapes, add dried citrus to gift tags and use as personalized place settings. 3. For home decor, use ribbon or twine to hang dried citrus as ornaments or string several together to use as garland. 4. For desserts and charcuterie boards, garnish with dried or candied citrus. 5. For gifts, make stovetop potpourri to fill your home with wonderful holiday smells

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To assemble as gifts: place a combination of all dried

homemade gifts this year, don’t give up! Here is an

ingredients above in individual mason jars. You can’t

idea that is still homemade but not to consume… to

make a mistake on the amount or combos of ingredients

smell! Stovetop citrus potpourri will fill your family’s

since they all work wonderfully together! In my jars, I

and friends’ homes with all the yummy aroma of the

included 3 slices of dried oranges, 3 cinnamon sticks, 2

season whether or not you can join them in person.

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1. Dried Citrus (see “How to dry citrus” above)

give to your friends and family to enjoy.

2. Cinnamon Sticks

Next, repurpose and reclaim.

3. Whole Dried Cloves

After I’ve filled our home with natural elements of

4. Whole Dried Star Anise

pine, berries and citrus I then move onto repurposing the

5. Mason Jars, either 16 ounce or 8 ounce

things that I already have such as these old atlas pages.

6. Gift Tags to write instruction cards

Repurpose what you already have by reinventing the things found around home.

STOVETOP CITRUS POTPOURRI:

If you aren’t comfortable with the usual edible

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RE PURPOSE OLD ATL A S ACCE NTS: Here I am repurposing an old atlas, but the atlas idea can be swapped out for any other paper item you have on hand such as unused sheet music, book pages or brown paper bags. Here are a few ideas on how to use your repurpose paper: 1. Stocking Stuffers: roll pages and stuff them in empty stockings until Santa comes. 2. Tablescape: slip whole sheets under plate settings and google “origami tree” and make a personalized seating arrangement. 3. Gifts: add smaller pieces of pages to embellish gift bags and gift boxes. 22

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home. My mantel includes a vintage saw, thrifted brass candlesticks and bugle horns hung on the stockings. For my citrus tablescape I shopped my house and found a striped throw blanket to use as a tablecloth and tea towels to use as napkins. (Tip: it’s all about the color and pattern you have in mind, not necessarily the original purpose of an item.) I completed the look by using more of my thrifted brass candlesticks, wooden cutting boards and finally adding dried oranges with faux greens to top it off. For my atlas themed tablescape I followed the same idea—thrifted cloth napkins and white dishes, gold chargers that I already owned, and old atlas pages used under plates and as place setting cards.

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DIY ICE BUCKET: An ice bucket made out of, well, ice! This is a show-stopper that costs nothing but a little time using items that you probably already have. Surprisingly, this ice bucket will last for hours once placed out for use and after you’re done, put it back in the freezer (adding a bit more water) for another time. I typically use one ice bucket the whole holiday season with a last hurrah on New Year’s Eve. 1. Large container 2. Small container (just a bit bigger than the diameter of a bottle) 3. Small rocks (enough to fill your small container) 4. Filler of your choice (pine clippings, cranberries, flowers, sliced fruit, or even things like beads or glitter!). In this ice bucket I used clippings from our boxwoods and fresh cranberries. Full video instructions are located at @silvertoothfarmhome highlight titled “ice bucket.” Tag me with your own ice bucket creations—I can’t wait to see! 24

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE AT THE MERCURY ROOM LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY. This new high end cocktail bar has it all, from sweeping views of the Crossroads, an extensive drink menu and elegant seating, all while

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under dreamy starry lights. The Mercury Room is designed and owned by the creators of The Monarch Bar on the Plaza and Verdigris in Leawood, David and Noelle Manica. “I am an architect that designs stadiums and arenas around the world,” says David. “My company has recently completed the design of the new Allegiant Stadium for the Raiders in Las Vegas, and the Chase Center for the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.” “I’m a professional model signed with agencies in six different cities around the country including Kansas City, St Louis, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Nashville,” says Noelle. “I’m the founder and owner of The Model Board here in Kansas City, a collaborative company established to offer development, training, coaching and mentoring for models and talent in the Kansas City area. I’m also the director of model development for Kansas City Fashion Council, Inc., and the model development coordinator for Kansas City Fashion Week.

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and American Century Investments. Side note: credit for the design of the bars rests solely with David—he has the incredible vision, talent, patience and finances to make these bars a reality for Kansas City. I get to claim credit for naming them.” “I was first motivated to bring The Monarch Bar after traveling internationally for years,” David says. “During my travels for both work and pleasure, I would often frequent many of the most famous luxury cocktail bars in the world. Coming home to Kansas City, I realized that we did not have anything that would nearly compare. So, I decided to invest in the creation of The Monarch Bar, which opened in 2017. After seeing The Monarch Bar’s great success and the welcome and support that it enjoys from the city, I felt confident in opening a second bar in the Leawood area with my partners Christian Moscoso and Brock Schulte. Verdigris opened in June of this year, 2020, and we were approached by the owners of the new Reverb apartment towers (Copaken Brooks) to own 30

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and operate a new high-end bar on the 14th floor of the project located at 18th and Walnut in the Crossroads. We were intrigued by the location and the spectacular view.” If it’s your first time visiting, an unforgettable experience awaits you. “The menu and atmosphere is really unlike anything else in the world. The entire cocktail menu will be an experience to try—I’m sure the guests will each have their own favorites! The entire perimeter of the room has been lined with windows and mirrors, creating a 360 degree atmosphere of both real and reflected views of the skyline. The ceiling accommodates over 9,000 small LED lights that simulate a starry sky. The end effect results in the guest feeling as though they are floating above the city, with views all around, under a beautiful starry sky.” New Year’s Eve at The Mercury Room will be one for the books. “I know we are all ready to say goodbye to 2020! To compliment the special atmosphere and drinks and to celebrate the occasion, we are flying in a DJ from Los Angeles to play in the room on New Year’s Eve. It will be a spectacularly beautiful and memorable way to say hello to a much welcomed New Year!” “The Mercury Room has a strictly enforced dress code. On New Year’s Eve, Noelle and I will be wearing custom fashion, both clothing and jewelry, from our favorite designers and tailors.” Whether you choose to celebrate out on the town in cocktail attire at The Mercury Room or at home with family, ring it in with style. This year’s New Year’s fashion is all about sparkles and sequins and we have some of the hottest trends to share with you from vendors and boutiques around KC. Model - Noelle Manica, Voices& Hair & Makeup - Shayla Nash, shaylanash.com Styled by Amani Skalacki Featuring jewelry by Georgia Herrera Location - The Mercury Room, 1800 Walnut Suite 1400, Kansas City MO

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ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON THIS IS ARGUABLY THE MOST CHALLENGING SCHOOL YEAR ON RECORD FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, AND DR. KIMBERLEE GILL, ACADEMIC DEAN AT SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, DESCRIBES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR ECAMPUS THIS YEAR AS A “HERCULEAN EFFORT.” She says it all came about as the result of the “innovative disruption” the pandemic has brought to education. While online learning was growing in popularity before March, the pandemic has forced schools across the country to bolster their online offerings. “I think education has a shift in momentum like nothing I have ever seen,” Dr. Gill says. “Teachers and students alike are seeing benefits to online learning.” While all grades at Summit Christian Academy have been meeting fully in-person this school year for students who have chosen that option, the school is also offering the eCampus for those who desire or need to stay home. The school is adhering to standard mask and social distancing policies in-person, and there are many changes to the fine arts offerings and events to promote distancing and safety. The school has a total enrollment of approximately 850 students, and about 70 to 130 of those students are learning online. The school has given families the option to toggle back and forth between online and in-person learning, so online enrollment numbers fluctuate. Families have also been given the option to choose a hybrid model of learning, which involves learning in-person three days a week and learning from home two days a week. Dr. Gill believes teachers are the unsung heroes of the pandemic as they have had to re-envision how they teach. After all, the school only offered a few online classes before March, and now they have an entire K-12 eCampus. To develop their online options, Dr. Gill said they studied and learned during the spring semester and did focus groups to see what went well and what they could improve. Among other efforts, the school hired additional staff and purchased cameras and Chromebooks. Sarah Coats, director of development, says the online options reflect the school’s commitment to bolster individualized learning and provide options so each student can be a successful learner. As an eCampus teacher, most of what Anna Kale does is communicate with families and teachers and coordinate coursework and instruction. “I’ve served classes of kids as a teacher for the last few years, so knowing everything it takes to be a successful educator, it brings me joy that I am able to serve other teachers,” Kale says. Dr. Gill says she is finding herself rethinking what attendance means for students, and she is understanding the profile of a student who learns well online and the profile of a student who learns best in-person. Kale says families enjoy the flexibility online learning gives students, and they have found the most successful online learners are typically those who are involved in various interests outside of school. Even if learning takes place online, personal connection and interaction are still essential, Dr. Gill says. “It must be humanized,” Dr. Gill says. “We cannot have students staring at computers for hours and hours without engagement.”

To this end, Kale says they are working to find ways to best incorporate online learners into the classroom. While online learning options at SCA were developed to meet needs during the pandemic, they will continue to play an important role in education for years to come. CityLifestyle.com/LeesSummit

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THE YEAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE, IT’S FAIR TO SAY THAT WE’VE ALL LEARNED SOMETHING ABOUT THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL, PHYSICAL AND ENVI-

RONMENTAL FORCES THAT HAVE AFFECTED EVERYONE. And, in some ways, our lives will be changed, perhaps permanently. But as an investor, what lessons can you learn from 2020?

h e r e a r e s o m e t o c o n s i d e r : + The markets look ahead. Here’s something many investors discovered in 2020: Investment prices don’t always move in the same direction as the overall economy. This might not have seemed apparent right after the COVID-19 pandemic struck in mid-February, as the overall economy and the stock market took big hits. But just about five weeks later, the markets began a rally that lasted several months. During this time, the economy also recovered somewhat, but still remains on weak footing. What can explain this discrepancy between the markets and economic activity? Essentially, economic numbers, such as the unemployment rate and gross domestic product (GDP), reflect what’s happening today, but the markets are always looking toward tomorrow, which means they are anticipating a stronger economic recovery and the results that come with it, such as greater corporate earnings in 2021. No one can say for sure what the future holds, but you can usually know the market’s opinion by its performance. + Opportunities will always exist for investors. Although the coronavirus seems unprecedented, the equity markets have rebounded from many crises before it. From war to global financial meltdowns, the market has seen it all. But even at the height of these events, when the markets might be most affected, individual segments or industries can do well. For example, in the current environment, when many people have been forced to work and shop from home, and get their entertainment online, it’s probably not surprising that some parts of the technology sector have seen their economic activity grow, along with their stock prices. Here’s the key point: Investment opportunities always exist, especially in times of market stress—and smart investors will find them and incorporate them into their portfolios in a way that’s appropriate for their goals and risk tolerance. + Patience and discipline can pay dividends. As mentioned above, the stock market dropped sharply in the weeks immediately following the pandemic, but then gained steadily for months afterward. Investors who tried to “cut losses” and exited the market likely did so at the wrong time and missed out on the beginning of the upturn. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon—investors who overreact to market declines often find themselves on the investment sidelines just when a new rally begins. Rather than being reactive in this way, you may be better off sticking with a long-term investment strategy, and buying and selling investments only when it makes sense for your situation, such as when you need to diversify your portfolio. For many reasons, it’s unlikely that we’ll see anything exactly like 2020 again. But some of the investment lessons we learned are applicable in every year—so keep them in mind for 2021 and beyond. Edward Jones. Member SIPC. CityLifestyle.com/LeesSummit

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PHOTOGRAPHY ESTÉE JANSSENS

Let’s face it—in today’s so-much-to-do-and-so-little-time cultural mindset, it

can be hard to keep track of everything we need to do. Wake up—did you get enough sleep? Brush your teeth. Feed the kids. Feed the dog. Get ready for work. Make your lunch. Those are just six things to think about in the span of 15 minutes after your alarm goes off.

With all of these things to keep track of and our lives moving a mile a minute,

anything we can find to streamline our obligations (and our thoughts) can be a lifesaver! Enter: bullet journaling. It’s equal parts calendar, meal tracker, diary, self care and, well, really anything else that you want to keep tabs on! The “mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system,” coined by creator Ryder Carroll, can help you master the art of intentional living—any way you want to.

THE BASICS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE + ACCOMPLISHING YOUR GOALS

start simple

make it your own

There’s so much you can do

When you start searching for

The most important thing to

here with just a notebook (you’ll

bullet journaling on Pinterest,

remember is that it is for you

probably want one with a dotted

it can get really overwhelming

and not anyone else. Find lay-

grid) and a pen! If you want to

really fast. Decide what is most

outs that help with what you

add some creative flair, consider

important for you to keep track

need, use your favorite colors,

incorporating markers, stickers

of and start with that! If you try

doodle things that help you out

and washi tape.

to do too much at once, you’ll be

and make it work for YOU and

less likely to stick with it.

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$252,000.00

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$307,000.00

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$326,000.00

100%

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$330,000.00

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This neutral holiday set-up creates the perfect vignette for a collection of holiday decorative trees. The garland that drapes over the sides of the buffet creates a relaxed, yet full and beautiful setting to draw

and bottle brush trees or any collection you have

your eye into the grouping of glass trees. The over-

and group them together at staggered heights.

sized ornaments on the garland add a hint of interest

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touch of red. The oversized pinecones break up the

oversized ornaments so they don’t weigh down

pine garland and give this traditional set up scale

your garland. For the glass tree set up, you can

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HOW TO: To create this look, use a hardy base garland and layer lots of pine over it. To add scale and interest, layer in neutral ornaments paired with the large sugar pinecones. To top it all off, weave in a traditional red velvet ribbon to create the warm tones of the season. “CHEERY CHRISTMAS!” Using lots of red, black and white, this holiday set up creates the perfect balance between fun and classy. The mixture of sizes and patterns on the ribbons gives this garland a unique flair that your best friend won’t have.

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