Food + Beverage

Mint Julep

with Gomer's Article and Photography by Ingredients 2 1/2 ounces Woodford Reserve Bourbon 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup  4 fresh mint leaves Crushed Ice Place mint leaves in bottom of glass and add simple syrup. Muddle well to release aroma of the fresh mint. Add Woodford Reserve bourbon to the glass. Fill the glass to the top with ice and stir. Garnish with fresh mint and serve. Recipe by Gomers

March 2024

Arts + Culture

The Art of Collecting 

Article by Megan Hoban As consumers, we are constantly being enticed to buy. Whether it’s the jewelry we can’t live without, concert tickets to a show we don’t want to miss, or that favorite pair of shoes calling our name, we buy what we love, and art should be no different.  If you are new to acquiring original art, you may find it daunting, but it shouldn’t be. It is a special purchase that forces you to dig deep and discover a bit more about yourself. At first, many people shy away from...

March 2024

Local Services

 KC Pier: your foundation for success

Unique Ship Shape Monitoring System adds security. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones The level of trust customers have when they call KC Pier Foundation and Repair emanates from the experienced crew and the Ship Shape home monitoring system.   Eric Scheele opened KC Pier in 2016, which organically grew from his other company, KC Property Guys, his real estate, rehab and investment company. He explained. “It started as a single crew from my other company. As we were...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Investing in your Health

New York Times Best Selling Author and Netflix Producer, Dan Buettner, Inspires a Better Life Article by Mindy Hargesheimer What’s the secret to a happy, healthy, and long life? Believe it or not, it’s actually quite simple: There are no secret ingredients, no sizable expenditures, and absolutely zero manufactured elements of any kind. Dive in with us as we share insights from our interview with the internationally renowned Blue Zones Founder, National Geographic Explorer, and award-winning...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Keeping Time

Our legacy, crafted and preserved through the moments we cherish Article by Nicolette Martin In the quaint neighborhood of Beaverdale, Iowa, in a small kitchen, where the aroma of home-cooked meals mingled with the tick-tock of the Kit-Cat Clock and the small suncatcher hanging in the window split beams of light into a kaleidoscope of colors, my grandmother Mary Lou Martin turned calendars into time capsules.   It was a practice born out of love; a testament to the belief that life’s true...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Become a Part of the Ripple Effect

Kansas City’s SevenDays® Organization Celebrates 10 Years of Spreading Kindness and Making Our World a More Accepting Place Article by Mindy Hargesheimer Ten years ago, Kansas City experienced a deeply saddening event that rocked our city. Three individuals became victims of an unexpected hate crime at the hands of a White Supremacist, but what was born out of this tragic incident was a more promising future to inspire our youth to be kind. “Love, not hate” became the legacy of this day, along...

March 2024

Style + Beauty

Amina Hood: Crafting Elegance, One Hat at a Time

Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones In the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, Amina Hood has made her mark as a prominent hat designer, blending luxury and artistry into each piece she creates. Although her journey into the world of millinery was unexpected, it was born from a blend of passion for textiles and an eye for design. "Becoming a hat designer was never my original plan; it just unfolded naturally.” With a background in luxury retail, she found herself unexpectedly...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Bacaro Primo

Article by Mindy Hargesheimer | Photography by Janie Jones Nestled into one of Kansas City’s coziest corridors is Bacaro Primo; Crestwood’s American-Italian counterpart to Earl’s Premier - both gastronomic brainchildren from founders Todd Schulte and Cory Dannehl who have a clear affinity for what a quaint and satiating dining experience should look like in KC!   The name is both a nod to a classic Italian wine bar (“Bacaro”) as well as an extension of Earl’s Premier (“Primo”) and if...

February 2024

Home + Design

Designers that Make a Statement

Meet some of the top Kansas City designers Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones Kristen Ridler Kristen Ridler Design www.kristenridlerdesign.com Kristen Ridler of Kristen Ridler Design was drawn to interior design due to her love of art and building. “I lived at the Nelson Atkins during design school, and one of my favorite classes was the study of cathedrals around the world.” This design firm specializes in all inclusive new construction interior design. They like...

February 2024

Home + Design

Bassett Home Furnishings

Locally owned and operated for 70 years Article by D. Leon | Photography by Janie Jones For over a century, Bassett Home Furnishings has been bringing the country's finest furniture materials under one roof while helping families build a space they love and that they want to share with their friends and family. Katie Crowley's grandparents opened Kansas City’s first Crowley Furniture & Mattress store in 1954 and say the customization Bassett brings to the table is unmatched. The family opened...

February 2024