Life + Culture

Designing Kansas City

Five Local Creatives to Know Photography by Annalise Houghton Jenna Kaufman, founder and principal designer of Lovegood Interiors, creates thoughtfully designed homes and commercial spaces that balance everyday function with timeless style. Q: How would you describe your design style in three words, and why do those words best represent your work? A: Intentional, livable, and elevated. Whether I'm designing a family home or a commercial space, my goal is always the same: creating...

Food + Beverage

Tailleur on Main

Brings a Taste of Paris to the Heart of Kansas City Photography by Janie Jones There are restaurants where you go for a great meal, and then there are restaurants that make you want to linger just a little longer. Tailleur on Main is the kind of place that invites you to slow down, savor every bite, and enjoy the moment. From the instant you step through the antique double doors, guests no longer feel like they are in Kansas City. Candlelight flickers across marble tables, french music fills...

Life + Culture

More Than Beautiful Spaces

How Cait Dolly Designs Confidence Through Style Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones Some people decorate homes. Others build wardrobes. Cait Dolly believes both are really about the same thing. "I like to say that I design confidence," Cait explains. "Sometimes it's hanging in your closet, and sometimes it's hanging on your walls." As the creative force behind Dolly Studios, Cait has built a business that blends interior styling, personal styling, and commissioned artwork...

Professional Services

Hospital-Level Care, Anywhere

Photography by Annalise Houghton For many people, the most stressful part of a medical or dental procedure isn't the treatment itself. It's everything surrounding it. The unfamiliar hospital, the long wait for an operating room, or the anxiety of walking into a place that feels anything but comfortable. MAPS Healthcare Logistics is working to change that by bringing hospital-level anesthesia services directly into dental and medical offices throughout the Kansas City area. Rather than simply...

Entertainment

Around Town

Article and Photography by Events are subject to change. Please check websites for up to date information on all events.  Kansas City Irish Fest September 4-6 Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Crown Center, Kansas City Three days of Irish music, dance, food, cultural activities and family entertainment. The 2026 lineup includes Gaelic Storm, Scythian, The Elders and more. For more information visit https://www.kcirishfest.com/ Art Westport ...

Real Estate

Right Sizing Your Luxury Home for the Next Chapter

For many Johnson County homeowners, the family home was chosen for a very specific season of life.It may have been the home with the right number of bedrooms, the backyard where children played, the kitchen where everyone gathered, and the neighborhood that made school mornings, holidays, and everyday routines feel connected.In communities like Mission Hills, Leawood, Hallbrook, LionsGate, Prairie Village, Overland Park, and surrounding Johnson County neighborhoods, luxury homes often hold more...

Real Estate

How Young Children Shape Luxury Home Decisions in Johnson County

Luxury home decisions often begin with architecture, location, privacy, and long-term value.But for families with young children, the conversation becomes more personal.A beautiful home still matters. So do quality finishes, generous spaces, outdoor living, and strong neighborhood appeal. Yet when young children are part of the decision, buyers often look at a home through a different lens.They begin to ask how the home will live on an ordinary Tuesday morning.Can the kitchen handle breakfast...

Real Estate

Luxury Home Updates That Make Everyday Living Better

Luxury homeowners in Johnson County are thinking differently about updates.For years, remodeling conversations often centered on resale value, finishes, and visual impact. Those still matter, especially in high-end communities like Mission Hills, Leawood, Hallbrook, LionsGate, Prairie Village, and Overland Park. But today’s luxury homeowners are also asking a more personal question.Does this home support the way we actually live?That question is shaping the updates buyers notice and homeowners...

Real Estate

Building for the Way Johnson County Lives Now

Luxury housing in Johnson County has always carried a certain expectation. Beautiful neighborhoods, thoughtful architecture, strong community connections, and homes that feel both refined and livable have long shaped the area’s appeal. But the way people define luxury is changing.Today’s luxury buyer is not only looking for square footage or high-end finishes. They are looking for a home that fits the way they actually live.That shift is one of the reasons new construction continues to appeal to...

Real Estate

Why Private Offices Matter in Johnson County Luxury Homes

Luxury buyers in Johnson County are thinking more carefully about how a home supports daily life.Beautiful finishes, strong architecture, location, and privacy still matter. Those have always been part of the luxury conversation. But today’s high-end buyers are also paying closer attention to how a home functions.One feature that continues to grow in importance is the private office.For many luxury homeowners, work and life are more connected than ever. Even those who do not work from home every...