Fixer Upper
We moved into our 1972 Leawood fixer upper in 2015 and have spent the last few years remodeling and updating nearly every room in the house. It has character galore, which is what drew us to the house. Some unique features include a finished attic with an observatory and “secret passageway” bookshelf door, built-in Murphy beds, and more. If you’re…
Another Look at LASIK
If you’ve considered getting LASIK in the past but have talked yourself out of it because you think you’re not a candidate, or it’s too expensive, or too risky, or won’t give you long-term results, it’s time to open your eyes to the state-of-the-art technology provided at Grin Eye Care in Leawood.
Houndstooth
Photography Paul Versluis Tell us a little bit about how Houndstooth got its start. I am a third generation tailor. My grandfather owned a tailor shop in Brookside, and my father's shop was located in Overland Park. While running my father's business, I always would keep an eye on downtown real estate for what I thought was the perfect spot…
Marine Murphy
Article Alan Goforth | Photography Provided Losing a piece of luggage is a nuisance for most people. For Martin "Murph" Murphy of Leawood, it triggered a sequence of events that landed him in some of the fiercest battles of World War II. "I did Marine boot camp in San Diego," says Martin, now 93. "After we graduated, trucks pulled up…
Dolyn Bags: Ami Beck
I started Dolyn Bags in January of 2014, after graduating from Stephens College with a bachelor's in apparel studies. I bought a large industrial machine and a bunch of scrap hides and began designing my first pieces out of my grandmother’s basement. Since my education was in apparel, there were many failed attempts at the perfect bag! I obsessed over…
Wild Whims
Ariel Thompson is a ceramic artist and jewelry designer based in Kansas City. Inspired by functional beauty, she creates timeless pieces to make any woman feel confident as her best self. Her small run jewelry line and hand-picked elements create unique styles for the modern woman building a whimsical life.
Leawood Entrepreneur Arlene Ladegaard
When you first meet Arlene Ladegaard, principal designer and owner of Design Connection Inc., if you sense an upbeat, energetic, spirited, generous, fun-loving and engaging personality, then please don’t waver from that initial conclusion. Blessed with a keen eye for design and an innate ability to understand her clients, Ladegaard presents as a winning combination of experience and passion for…
CARPET SOURCE
Run your hand over thin layers of leather and silk. Feel the subtle fingertip texture of intricate needlepoint patterns. Marvel at the dimensional beauty of beveled, hand-sculpted and handwoven layers of exquisitely dyed wool yarns. You are experiencing the world of Carpet Source, Kansas City’s high-end destination for carpet, wood and laminates.
Love Your Windows
Leawood has always been known for its charm and classic style, and there’s no better window covering than plantation shutters to emanate those traits. Unique for their versatility, shutters have the ability to elevate and cozy up a space at the same time. Budget Blinds of Leawood and Overland Park helped this home achieve the perfect look, from product selection…
Pendergast’s Spirits Live on at Tom’s Town
Good friends don’t always make great business partners. But Steve Revare and David Epstein have broken that code. The owners of Tom’s Town, a craft distillery in the Crossroads District, grew up in Prairie Village, met in kindergarten and remained friends through high school at Shawnee Mission East and beyond. Early in their careers, they built a successful media company…
Father-Son Team Paves the Way to Retirement Dreams
Want to make someone uncomfortable? Ask them if they’re ready for retirement. Because the truth is, a great percentage of those who cross the threshold into the offices of Cy Financial aren’t prepared. Thankfully, there’s much this father-son duo can do to change all that. This one-of-a-kind team has helped countless plan for their later years, and more importantly, enjoy…
Cutting Edge Technology Now Assists in Healthy Weight Loss
You know the drill: indulge in sweet, decadent treats throughout the holidays, then declare on January 1 to lose the weight, get fit and transform your body. You also know what happens after your declaration: you diet, thinking you can lose pounds. You exercise, thinking you will lose weight faster. You deny yourself the nutrition necessary to thrive because you’re…
A Quiet Revolution
It began as a whisper, a ripple so quiet that most brokers didn’t hear it. Richard Romey, however, was listening. This was more than a decade ago, when Romey worked at a big brokerage firm. He was troubled by both the investment recommendations he was receiving from the New York office, and the returns that clients were earning on their…
Legacy Flooring
Mike Eddings and his staff could show you thousands of tile choices if you’re so inclined. But they’d rather not do that. They’d rather listen first, so they can understand what you need and what you want your space to look like. Then they’ll show you products and photos of previous projects, and walk you through the steps necessary to…
Reflections Body Solutions
When you are a client at Reflections Body Solutions in Overland Park, you can remain confident that the services and treatments you receive are the safest and most effective on the market. Further, they are performed by a Board Certified Physician, Licensed Medical Aestheticians and Certified Laser Technicians, all who are fully trained and who undergo continuous training within their…
