Step inside Design Connection Inc. in Overland Park and the first thing you’ll notice is the hubbub of activity—and that’s by design. (Pun intended.) Owner Arlene Ladegaard and her capable, creative squad…
Decor
Three Local Designers Share “The Best Decorating Lesson I’ve Ever Learned”
Marble or mahogany? Contemporary or classic? When it comes to interior design, your options have options—but without the watchful eye of a professional, your dream home could become a mish-mash of pedestrian…
Twice As Nice! Local Designers Pick Their Favorite Color Combinations
Light or dark? Bright or muted? Primary or pastel? Orange or oranger? All of the above? None of the above? When it comes to choosing a color palette or picking just the…
Neighborhoods
And This Year’s Famous Flipper-Of-The-Plaza-Lights-Switch Is …
“Flipping the switch” at the Plaza Lighting Ceremony is a tried-and-true tradition. This is the 90th anniversary for the event—once again taking place Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, Nov. 28. What big name holds the…
By The Numbers: SpraySeeMO’s 2019 Mural Festival
Kansas City is about to have a full-blown art attack next week when SpraySeeMO’s third annual mural festival presented by CBD American Shaman hits the metro! Created and curated by local artist…
Murals Across The Metro
From the heart of downtown Kansas City to the greater metro area, murals and street art adorn the walls of businesses, melding urban with suburban, creativity and innovation. It’s a literal brick…
A Kansas City Tradition: The 63rd Annual Prairie Village Art Show Returns
Sponsored content: Over 100 hand-picked artists will be on tap at the 63rd Annual Prairie Village Art Show coming the last weekend in May. (Fun fact: it’s the metro’s second longest running art…
Our Top Local Bed & Breakfast Choices Are As Follows …
If you’re overdue for a little R&R, but don’t have the time for a lengthy getaway—may we suggest a stay at a local B&B? From an overnight respite to a long, lazy…
By The Numbers: The Kansas City Symphony Designers’ Showhouse Celebrates Their 50th Makeover
Kansas City loves its traditions. Take, for instance—The Kansas City Symphony Designers’ Showhouse. Now celebrating the unveiling of their 50th house, it’s one of the longest continuously running showhouses in the country.…