Food + Beverage

A Taste of Italy in Downtown Lee’s Summit

Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones Owner Carrie Arnone blends family recipes, Sicilian inspiration and warm hospitality to create an intimate neighborhood dining experience. Tucked into the heart of downtown Lee’s Summit, Farfalle Bistro offers something that feels increasingly rare: a warm, intimate dining experience rooted in family, tradition and simple, honest cooking. For owner and chef Carrie Arnone, the restaurant’s story begins long before the first plate of pasta...

Finance + Legal Services

Beyond Wealth Advisors

Rooted in Community, Focused on Generations Photography by Janie Jones In downtown Lee’s Summit, it is common to run into familiar faces while grabbing coffee, browsing local shops, or attending an event on the square. For the team at Beyond Wealth Advisors, those everyday connections are part of what makes their work meaningful. With their main office located in the heart of downtown Lee’s Summit, the practice has built its approach around relationships, community, and long term guidance...

Life + Culture

Around Town

Article and Photography by  Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Date & Time: Wednesdays & Saturdays in May | 8 AM – 12 PM Location: Green Street Market, Downtown Lee’s Summit A beloved community tradition for more than 30 years, the farmers market brings together more than 70 vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, local meats, baked goods and artisan products. Stroll through the vibrant downtown market while enjoying live music and local shopping nearby. Website: ...

Health + Wellness

A Brighter Investment: The Science Behind Light Therapy

Article by Judy Spaar | Photography by Janie Jones  We have all seen and heard ads about the use of these colorful lights for weight loss and other health claims. Our expert, Brian Greenwald, owner of Lee’s Summit beem® Light Sauna, has taken a deep dive into this industry and shared his research findings.   First of all, what exactly is light therapy and when did it reach popularity? Also called phototherapy, it is the use of specific wavelengths of light to stimulate biological processes in...

Home Services

Neighbors First: The Heart Behind Lakeside Heating & Cooling

Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones At Lakeside Heating & Cooling, family values, honest service and community roots are at the heart of every home they help. For Brad Heydon, heating and cooling isn’t just a career, it’s part of the family story. Heydon grew up in the industry, learning the trade while working alongside his father, who ran a successful HVAC company for more than 30 years. Over time, Heydon worked nearly every role imaginable in the field, from contractor...

Shopping

Simple Touches, Beautiful Spaces

Photography by Janie Jones In the world of home decorating, small details can make the biggest impact. Thoughtfully chosen accents, textures, and finishes are often what transform a house into a home that feels personal, welcoming, and current. Today’s interior style leans toward pieces that balance beauty and function, blending timeless design with fresh, on trend elements. At A Thyme for Everything in downtown Lee’s Summit, decorating is all about layering. Whether it is updating a coffee...

Home + Design

A Fresh Take on Farmhouse Living

Photography by Hannah Schreiner A recent home interior refresh at Lone Summit Ranch in Lee’s Summit offers a strong example of how thoughtful design updates can completely transform a space without a full renovation. The main residence on the property, a large farmhouse-style home, already featured beautiful architectural elements such as exposed beams and custom details. However, the interiors no longer reflected the homeowners’ current style or how they wanted the home to feel. Rather than...

Home + Design

Meet Jami Meek Designs

A Bold Life Decision Results In An Award-Winning Career Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Nate Sheets At Jami Meek Designs, interior design is approached as both an art and a discipline. Known throughout the Kansas City region for architecturally grounded interiors and highly detailed execution, the firm delivers spaces that feel layered, intentional, and deeply personal. Each project reflects not only refined aesthetics, but a structured process designed to guide clients confidently...

Home + Design

A Farmstead Reimagined for the Next Generation

Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Provided By honoring the land, preserving family history, and building with intention, one Harrisonville home proves that progress doesn’t have to erase the past. Some homes begin with a blueprint. Others begin with a memory. For Sherri Moreland Peters, building a new home with builder, Michael Burns (Jameson Homes) on her family’s farm wasn’t about creating something flashy or trend-driven; it was about coming full circle. After her husband retired...

Home Services

Designing With Intention: A Modern Approach to Kitchen Remodeling

In a world saturated with design inspiration, true design clarity has become rare.Homeowners in Lee’s Summit often arrive with saved images and inspiration boards, yet what they are really searching for is not simply style. They are searching for intention. How should the space function? What details matter daily? Where does workflow matter most? What will still feel right five or ten years from now?Modern kitchen remodeling has evolved beyond surface level upgrades. It is no longer just about...