Food + Beverage

Holiday Food Hacks

Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones Make holiday entertaining easy with these styling food hacks that look impressive but are simple to create. If you don't have time to bake a dessert but want to serve something that doesn't look store bought, simply top it with berries, herbs, a sauce or a holiday prop to give it a little something extra. We made a trip to Trader Joes and purchased most of these items, and after some simple assembling and minimal baking, we were able to...

Entertainment

Bridging History and Good Times

The new Rock Island Bridge project is a one-of-a-kind space Article by Diana Lambdin Meyer | Photography by Bruce N. Meyer When, if ever, have you watched a competitive rowing event in person? Or enjoyed the creativity of plein air painting at 40 feet above a river? Or just sipped a cold one while wild ducks paddle below your feet? We can now do these things and many more in a long-awaited fun new place. The Rock Island Bridge Entertainment District is finally open to the public. And we have...

Home + Design

Cozy & Classic:

Holiday Decor That Feels Like Home Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones Decorating for the holidays doesn't have to be a stressful, all-or-nothing affair. If the thought of packing away every single item just to replace it with Christmas-themed gear gives you a headache, you’re not alone! We spoke with expert decorators Mary Carol Garrity, warmly known for the founder of Nell Hills and Diebolt's and her business partner, Rebecca to get their best tips on creating a...

Arts + Culture

Bringing the Magic Home:

Holiday Decorating with Megan Gensky Interiors Photography by Provided Every year, as the holidays draw near, homes begin to sparkle with anticipation and creativity, and for designer Megan Mosier , that magic starts long before the first ornament is hung. Megan and her team offer a complete holiday design experience that takes the stress out of seasonal decorating so that clients can simply sit back and enjoy the beauty of the season. “We offer full set up and take down of holiday décor,”...

Professional Services

Head-turning Coolers

Check Out Custom AMPD Coolers and Be the Life of the Party Article by Linda Ditch Whenever James and Amanda Daugherty attend a gathering, whether it's a park visit with their two young daughters, a float trip with friends, or a family gathering, it's common for someone to come up to them and ask, "Where did you get that cooler?" The answer is, "We make them!"    Their company, AMPD Coolers, produces colorful coolers that stand out because they make music thanks to marine-grade, waterproof...

Shopping

Gifting this holiday Season

At A Thyme for Everything Photography by West Elm Photography Holiday food for entertaining and gifting Stonewall Kitchen Holiday Jam and Red Pepper Jelly, red christmas tree serving bowl, and peppermint stripe spreader/cheese knives. Holiday cocktail mixes for entertaining  D'Marie Holiday Cocktail Slush Mix in Santa Claus-mopolitan, Boozy Frozen Hot Cocoa, and White Christmas Margarita Personal Care 8 Oak Lane Foaming Hand Soap, Hand Lotion, and Home Fragrance Spray in Peppermint ...

Sports + Recreation

The Man Behind the Mic

Longtime Royals broadcaster gratefully reflects on three decades of storytelling, culture, and connection. Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones If you ask Joel Goldberg when he “made it” in sports broadcasting, he doesn’t point to the glitter of a Super Bowl press box or the roar of a World Series crowd. Those moments came—Super Bowl XXXIV in New Orleans in 2000, Fenway Park during the 2004 Fall Classic—but the true arrival didn’t happen under the stadium lights. It happened...

Local Services

Different Styles...Same Goal

Three Friends Combine Their Different Styles In Successful Clothing Boutique Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by West Elm Photography Hemlines Boutique has brought its selection of fresh, chic clothing for all ages to a new downtown location in Lee's Summit. Owners Sarah Ritz, Ashley Bowen, and Amy Easterla share a common goal of offering women of all ages a selection of items that make them feel confident and comfortable.  Bowen explains, "One of the things that brought us together was...

Food + Beverage

The flavor of Autumn

Savory Turkey, Butternut & Sage Lattice Pie Photography by Janie Jones Bake your way into the season with a Savory Turkey, Butternut & Sage Lattice Pie that transforms leftovers into a comforting main dish. Savory Turkey, Butternut & Sage Lattice Pie Ingredients: Filling: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups cooked turkey (chopped or shredded) 2 cups butternut squash, cubed and roasted 1 cup spinach (fresh or thawed...

Wellness

Movement is Art

NOTION Lagree Studio Article by Allison Swan | Photography by West Elm Photography There’s a new kind of sweat session making waves in Lee’s Summit, and it’s not your typical gym grind. NOTION Lagree Studio has taken over the former cycling studio and turned it into something fresh, modern, and completely different from anything else in town. Kinsey Chavez is the co-owner of NOTION Lagree Studio. “Lagree is a high intensity, low impact workout performed entirely on a machine called the...