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19 EDITOR’S LETTERAll Work and No Play __ means Andrea isstill enjoying her time as a new mommy.And we couldn’t be happier for her.Stay tuned __ she returns soon.
21 Q&AA question-and-answer session withlocal industry professionals.
HOME25 THE GOODSSummer Favorites __ The season is in fullswing __ set a toe-tapping rhythm with abreezy collection of show-stopping finds.
28 DESIGN TRENDSFab Finds from High Point Market __
Wanna decorate your home with today’shautest trends? Take a look at what four areadesigners oohed and aahed over at Market.
34 RENOVATION SENSATIONA homeowner takes on a project that not onlyinvolves removing old furniture but walls, too.
37 SMART HOUSEKitchen Aids __ Butler’s pantries and secondkitchens play stylish supporting roles intoday’s homes.
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ABOUT THE COVER ...This Leawood pool features all the bells and whistles,including waterfalls, slide and swim-through grotto.Photo by Bob Greenspan
LAKE OF THE OZARKS94 A TRADITION IN THE MAKINGThe Lake of the Ozarks met all criteria forthis California family’s vacation home.
99 MOVE OVER BBQ,HERE COMES THE FISH!The challenges and rewards of hosting yourown fish fry.
103 BIG-TIME BASS, BIG-TIME BUCKSDig out your fishing rod and lures and joinin this popular activity at the lake.
GRAND LAKE109 MOTHER NURTUREA talented Oklahoma gardener tantalizesthe senses with a vibrant display ofjewel-like plantings.
115 REAL ESTATE REVIVALThings are looking up, so plan your tripto the lake today.
117 CALENDAR OF EVENTSWhat’s happening in July/Augustin Kansas City.
127 MARKETPLACEA reference guide to help you findour advertisers.
44 LIFE AT THE TOPA penthouse condo at The Oread combinesluxury and drama.
51 ‘DREAM’ HOME REALITYHigher-quality materials and increasedattention to detail are now standard intoday’s new-home construction, meaninghomeowners are getting exactly what theywant — and they’re back on the marketlooking to buy.
52 A SEPARATE PRAIRIEContemporary landscape design in a ruralsetting sets an Edgerton couple’s home apart.
60 DIP INWith a perfect pool out back, these four areahomes are set for summer.
65 SAVVY GARDENERGifts for Your Garden __ We’re not talkingabout plants __ these garden accessorieswill make your garden look stylish inaddition to the seeds and soil.
LIFESTYLE74 RECIPES YOU HAVE TO TRYRoth Distributing welcomed 30 guests intoits kitchen to explore an out-of-the-ordinarymenu from Webster House Executive ChefBobby Bowman, wines from SomersetWinery and locally made Vita Craft cookware.
78 STATE OF THE ARTHeartfelt Ambition __ Jeffery Owen Hanson’ssleek home gallery and hip bedroom capturehis brilliant design sensibility.
85 HEALTHY LIVINGGet Your Groove On __ Trade in the treadmilland elliptical and try these “new” forms ofexercise.
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IIn the meantime, school’s out for summer, and it’s after
Memorial Day, which means pools are packed and the
lake is hopping with human fish. (Note: If you’re worried
about the word ‘swimsuit,’ try out some popular dance
exercises on page 85 — they are fun AND good for
the waistline.) After scouring the area, we’re bringing
you some of the the hottest (residential) pools, each
showcasing its own personality, including an infinity
edge, gecko motifs, waterfalls and a swim-through
grotto. Need I say more? Dive in on page 60. If you’d
rather take an extended vacay to a larger body of
water, the Ozarks and Grand Lake have lots going on
from fish fries to bass tournaments (page 99 and 103,
respectively) to news about a budding real estate
economy (page 115). Interested in buying a home at the
lake? You’ll jump on the chance after reading about the
Ozarks’ Baker residence on page 94.
After being outside all day, take a break from
sunbathing and turn your efforts indoors. According to
the AIA’s 2010 fourth quarter Home Design Trends
Survey, which focused specifically on kitchens and
bathrooms, business conditions are improving, meaning
there’s “a healthy demand for remodeling and renovation
projects.” That’s good news! The trend is moving
Means Andrea is still enjoying her time as a new mommy.And we couldn’t be happier for her. Stay tuned — she returns soon.
All Work and No Play…
toward larger kitchens and bathrooms, no more
downsizing, and in some cases, additions to these
spaces. Going along with the trend is our story on
second kitchens/butler’s pantries (page 37), which not
only increase the space in your most popular go-to
room but also add value to your home. See more
remodeling trends in our September issue, where we’ll
showcase the best of the best from our 2011 Remodel
of the Year competition winners!
On the new-construction side, Kitchens by Kleweno
and Altenhofen Cabinets designed the fabulous kitchen
in the Lawrence penthouse featured on page 44. In
addition to its modern decor and conveniences, it has a
view overlooking KU’s campus that will blow you away.
If you’ve got the kitchen covered but need some
advice on interior design, check out some of our
seasonal picks for summer or go straight to the source
— our featured designers can tell you exactly how to
decorate for each space and time of year. Remember,
it’s summer, so go play, take advantage of your outdoor
living space — another popular trend — and make your
summer a memorable one. Did someone say pool
party? Count me in!
BROOKE PEARLManaging [email protected]
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A: An easy and relatively inexpensive design tip for any season
is introducing seasonal florals, fruits and vegetables (both fresh
and silk) into a room’s decor. Along with a few extra “pops” of
seasonal color(s), incorporate accent pillows, throws, candles
and fragrances — items that are easily replaced both physically
and financially, i.e., summer geraniums/red and white/melons,
fall mums/oranges and browns/pumpkins, and winter poinsettias/
reds and golds/cinnamon.
Q: What’s the best advice you can giveon how to freshen up the home for summer?
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Jo Wilson, Allied Member ASID, New ViewInteriors Design Gallery, nvidesigngallery.com
A: Recalling old memories or planning an event entice us to refresh
and renew our home. Change the bedding to a lighter weight
coverlet in a yummy color, buy new towels, wash the windows,
and exchange your area rugs for ones that are bright and cheery.
Roll up the Oriental rug and put a great sisal in its place. Put away
the heavy, dark knick-knacks and replace them with a vase of
fresh flowers. Fresh, new throw pillows in summertime weights
and patterns will brighten up that brown chenille sofa.
Phyllis Kogan, Phyllis Kogan Interior Designphylliskoganinteriordesign.com
A: Take risks with confidence. Playing it safe doesn’t always get
you a home that you can walk into and smile. Follow these simple
bits of advice and focus on one room at a time. 1. Change out a
fixture or two. One simple light change to something bigger and
more dramatic can change the way a room feels. 2. Put a
surprising fixture in an unexpected place. No one says a bathroom
has to have a wall vanity light. 3. Fabric is easy and a breath of
fresh air. 4. Paint a few key pieces of furniture. Spray prime, spray
paint, spray seal — constantly evolve in your color palette.
Jennifer Bertrand, Bertie & Jules, Bertrand Designsbertieandjules.com, bertranddesigns.com
A: With warmer weather, it’s important to make sure your outdoor
living space looks and feels great. A new, boldly colored umbrella,
seat cushions and throw pillows are an instant mood-changer.
Don’t be afraid to mix hues and patterns, yet keep in mind that
“subtle” may be more your style. An all-white or cream-colored
theme might make more sense for your home. Plants and flowers
are also perfect tools for bringing summer inside. Fresh flowers
throughout the house and even some new, colorful (or white!)
accessories and pillows will be a fantastic addition to your space.
Kurt Knapstein, Allied Member ASID,Knapstein Design, knapsteindesign.com
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Design is coming full circle, especially in this contemporarypenthouse condo in Lawrence. Start off small by adding afew accessories here and there (use advice from the proson following pages), incorporating trends seen on the HBAtour to pool additions and complete landscaping overhauls.No matter the scope of your project, we have design ideasfor all; just flip the page.
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SUMMER 1. Shine on. Kick back and relax beside the warm glow of Kichler’s Reef table lamp sculpted in metal figural seaweed and whimsical shell accents. Lamp: 29.5" h. Shade: 17.5" h. $199. Find at Western Chandelier, 913.685.2000 or westernchandelier.com; Rensen House of Lights, 913.888.0888 or rensenhouseoflights.com; or Fixture Gallery,816.228.9875 or fixture-gallery.com 2. Bold and beautiful. In her classically elegant style, Diane von Furstenberg’s Powerstone flatware turns your place settings into graphic art.Imported, 5-piece stainless steel with tinted acrylic handle flatware in Earawan Blue. Each placesetting includes a dinner fork, dessert fork, soup spoon, teaspoon and knife. Dishwasher safe.$60. bloomingdales.com 3. POOF! Fabulous Moroccan leather poufs are perfect as a footstool orextra seating for any space from the living room to the playroom. Individual pieces of leather are dyedto perfection, filled with dense cotton then stitched together and embroidered by hand. 7 colors.Handmade in Morocco, 12" h x 20". $395. serenaandlily.com 4. La de da. Look at this vintage cutiesashaying across a 20-inch pillow by Palacek. Navy and cream, hand-embroidered on nylon cotton casing. $158. tuvaluhome.com 5. Double the fashion. Now this is a concept — one great, hand-tuftedwool rug with a reversible design on both sides. Sphinx’s Options Collection by Oriental Weavers has crafteda beautiful rug that gives you the option of personalizing your home decor by justflipping it over. Versatility abounds as you coordinate colors and 17 different two-sided combinations of contrasting designs. Hand-carved details and contrastingloop pile, 8’ x 10’. $2,199. Find at Nebraska Furniture Mart, 800.407.5000 ornfm.com
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The season is in full swing — set a toe-tapping rhythm with a breezy collection
of show-stopping finds.
Light my fire. Enjoy the flicker and flame
indoors or out with this Napa Firelite.
Hand-painted ceramic pots come in a
variety of colors. Fill the metal reservoir
with 2-3 ounces of smokeless, clean
eco-gel and watch the 10-inch flame
dance. Perfect for the patio, deck or your
own personal little fireplace. Sizes vary
from 6-12 inches tall. $15-$43 pot only;
gel sold separately. Find at Wild Bird
Center, 913.381.5633 or wildbird.com/prv
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Pretty in pastel. Eighty-two-year-old George Colin’s pastels are a study in vibrant color
and playful movement. His honest renditions of the outdoors attract plenty of attention not
only from The Smithsonian and American Folk Art Museum in New York but also Oprah
Winfrey and Michael Jordan. This farm scene measures 30" x 22". $625, unframed; $725,
framed. Find at Olive Branch Art Gallery, 913.642.2833 or olivebranchartgallery.com
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Seaside style. Create a wall-scape
montage from the sea, starting with
two coral panels. Silk-screened onto
flax-colored linen, these coral branch
images are padded and mounted to a
hinged, bronze tin frame. Square: 17.5" x
18.5" h, $59; rectangular: 17.5" x 38.5" h,
$99. Find at Pottery Barn, catalog/Internet
only, potterybarn.com
Win, place, show. The sporting life is at
your fingertips with Rachel Ray’s couture
handbags. The MaryAnn from the Field
Series collection is a take-off on the classic
feedsack with a twist. Blooming, rich color
in a roomy bag that can be worn across
the body or carried by leather-trimmed
handles. Cotton with striped webbing
details with a screened image of
your favorite fancy, blue-ribbon winner.
Hardware is equestrian-grade nickel,
cotton, interior pocket, zipper top. 17" x
20" x 6.5". $185. Find at Horse Hardware,
913.897.3173 or horsehardware.com
Importers & Distributors of
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Clearly chic. White Webb puts the spin on
fresh design in its newest Clearly Classic
collection of acrylic tables. Borrowing
timeless design from around the world, the
crisp edging of these sturdy, lightweight
occasional tables brings a whole new
meaning to the word ‘polished.’ Hadrian
Table, 12" w x 12" w x 24" h: $2,230.
Akbar Table, 16" w x 16" d x 18" h: $2,230.
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Photos courtesy of Thibaut
Patrick Madden, buyer for Madden-
McFarland Interiors, is pretty excited about
lamps and art this year, in particular, early
arrivals from Currey & Company.
1. He describes the Minuet lamp as classic
sophistication. “Its oval porcelain vase has
handmade porcelain flower appliques and a
unique cast brass mounting. Its silk shade has
a gold lining and combination trim.”
2. He also was blown away by pieces from
a collection of small- and larger-scale Russian
landscape prints from Soicher Marin. “The
Whispy Aspens print is very fresh and has
quite a different look than anything I’ve seen
in several years.” Here’s its story:
Wanna decorate your home with today’s hautest trends? Take a look at what four area designers oohed and aahed over at Market.
Compiled by Brooke Pearl
Fab Finds from High Point Market
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A lover of all things Russian, Ed Marin, a
partner in the art firm, stumbled onto a Russian
dealer in an out-of-the-way Parisian art and
antiques market, where he uncovered a
Russian sketchbook with landscapes done in
the French Impressionist style. It was from the
czarist days when Russian aristocracy was
enamored with all things French. After the
Bolshevik revolution, Soviets tried to eradicate
as much czarist culture and tradition as
possible, so Marin considered the sketchbook
a treasure to have survived. He is responsible
for transforming the sketches into color prints.
3. The Farrington, as he describes it, is
a very elegant marble table lamp with a cream
silk shade.
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Mary Carol Garrity, owner of Nell Hill’s,
says color was king, bringing back lots of
ideas that piqued her interest (and we hope it
does yours, too). “This spring I was blown
away by what I saw at High Point. The styles,
colors and trends were the most exciting in a
decade. I couldn’t wait to get back and share
the emerging trends and hottest looks of the
season. Everywhere you turned, you were
drenched in vibrant hues that sent a jolt of joy
through your whole body, like marigold
yellow, Clementine orange, parrot green
and fuchsia.”
4. This year there was a great selection of
artwork, including more contemporary pieces
she knows her customers will love. She
ordered a number of nudes, which are
copies of lovely sketches. (Wendover framed
artwork above)
5. She’s also a big fan of furniture made by
Lee Industries. “I really liked their new take
on traditional dining room groupings. Instead
of chairs, why not pair your rustic table with a
pair of booths, covered in a washable
slipcover fabric like these? We thought this
combination was perfect for young families!”
6. This was the market of the magic carpets
— each one had the mystic ability to steal
your heart. This fall, Nell Hill’s will be
filled with a huge selection of area rugs
because they are expanding their selection.
You’ll find everything from classic patterns
to more contemporary pieces. (Surya rug
pictured.)
Jill Tran, IDS, of Tran + Thomas Design
Studio agrees that color stole the show this
year, as well as fun, shiny fabrics and glass of
all kinds.
7 Metallic fabric hit the showroom floor
this year. “You’ll see metallic in a variety of
colors, including silver, gold and copper
overlaying color. Some have a snakeskin like
pattern, while others feature a dotted or
textured pattern. It’s stain-resistant and fun in
all settings. It adds dimension to each space
and is a fascinating treatment for fabrics.”
(Chairs from C.R. Laine)
8 Prints and patterns also are everywhere
these days. “They’re happy and vibrant, almost
like taking throw pillows to a grander scale,
which is why designers started placing several
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big patterns together to make a statement in
one room. The chair shown (by Bolier &
Co.) is remarkably comfortable in its
animal print and thin legs and arms (also
popular trends).”
9. Glass is finding its way onto all
surfaces across the board, including lamps,
tables and bottles. “Mirrors have always
been popular, but today they are combining
modern with traditional, introducing
different cuts and creating more solid,
substantial pieces.” Silver foiling and
beveling extend the reach of this
growing trend. (John Richard mirror)
Arlene Ladegaard, Allied Member
ASID, owner of Design Connection Inc.,
brought back some fun pieces that you’ll
start to see around KC.
10. “C.R. Laine is a wonderful
upholstery line, still made in the United
States. They introduced a custom finish
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option with Benjamin Moore Paints for
exposed wood on their upholstery. It
allows a unique and custom look that gives
designers more interesting options that
they can take to the client.”
11. Linen headboards are the rage right
now. “Stanley Furniture introduced a new
farm bed with great finish options. The
wood characteristics give it a lot of interest,
and I love the heavy, rubbed-through white
finish or a dark brown finish. The old
pickled furniture has been given a new
name — a blond finish. This was a very big
look at Market this year. It’s interesting how
trends can be reinvented every few years.”
12. “Wandering through the halls at
High Point, I found a great bedding
line (Hampton Hill) that is shockingly
affordable. Everything you need is
provided at one cost, and they say it comes
to you in a bag. It creates a very custom
look at an affordable price.”
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ncorporating a transitional style into this traditional home proved to be a challenge
during this kitchen renovation, but after some demolition and repair, it was
transformed into a chef’s delight.
Built in 1926, this Kansas City home was new to a kitchen remodel. Scott Weidemeyer
and his wife, Miriam, found the foreclosed house and had an itch to undertake a big
project, so he found someone who would help him remodel almost every room in the home.
“The client’s style was definitely more transitional to contemporary, and the challenge
was finding the right balance between what belonged in the home and what their personal
style was,” says Arlene Ladegaard, Allied Member ASID, interior designer/owner of
Design Connection Inc.
The homeowners wanted a kitchen space that resembled a Southern home, with all rooms
open to each other, but some designers turned the job down because it was too complicated.
The homeowner interviewed many designers before finally finding Ladegaard.
“I felt like her design style was consistent with what my wife and I like,” Weidemeyer
says. “Back in the ’20s, kitchens were meant to be places where the hired help hung out.
We wanted to update it and get to a place that had an open feel to it.”
A butler’s pantry and eating area were removed to enlarge the great room, while painted
alder wood cabinets were added to the kitchen to make the space look larger. Granite
countertops that resembled marble were cut in a way that made them look seamless.
“I really appreciated her helping us find our view and our vision and matching us up with
a cabinet company that could do what we wanted,” Weidemeyer says. The renovations
accommodated the requests of the homeowners to make the space look like it belonged to
the rest of the home, also giving them the transitional style they were looking for.
After completion, this kitchen remodel received NARI’s Remy Honorable Mention and
All Star Award in the Designs & Plans category.
The homeowners needed more space, requesting an island addition for entertaining guests.
ISpace was added to the great room by removing many walls to open
up the area, continuing the expansion into the garage.
CCall it kitchen logic. The room that takes on the
modern home’s central role — from meal preparation
to entertaining guests and relaxing with family — is
the one where homeowners choose to spend a large
chunk of their remodeling budget.
A well-equipped and updated kitchen has long been
valued for resale, a tactile improvement, the visual
definition of the homeowner and still, during these
challenging times, it’s the social center for families. In
addition to spending top dollar in overhauling
kitchens with new appliances, countertops, cabinets
and lighting, there are two other subsets of the kitchen
Butler’s pantries and second kitchens play stylish supporting roles in today’s homes.
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revolution. Second kitchens, usually found on a
home’s lower level, and butler’s pantries — once a
utilitarian space located between the kitchen and
dining room — are part of the schematic when
mapping out a remodel or a new home.
Though they’re not the principal players in a
home’s daily life, the second kitchen and butler’s
pantry are terrific supports for today’s busy and
demanding lifestyles. They’re not an afterthought,
though — plenty of planning and designing goes
into a space that might not get as much traffic as the
first-floor kitchen but receives plenty of visibility.
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Billie Deatherage of Deatherage Home
Designs in Kansas City is a well-seasoned
Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD). She
says homeowners want great style and
function in a second kitchen but don’t
want it to upstage the primary space.
“My clients want nice finishes and
materials in an auxiliary space such as a
second kitchen but don’t necessarily
want the ultra high-end appliances,”
Deatherage says.
Along with the advent of the home
theater and sophisticated game room came
the need for additional, convenient kitchen
space. Eric Skultety, owner and president
of Cambridge Cabinetry, notes that lower-
level kitchens have myriad purposes.
“Sometimes homeowners want to create
a little haven for their teenagers and
friends,” he says. “We’ve worked with
clients who are anticipating a mother-
in-law’s arrival and want a kitchenette
where simple meals can be prepared. And
lots of people want a mini-kitchen handy
for movie watching or close to the pool’s
activity, equipped with a microwave for
popping corn and a refrigerator for
stashing snacks and cold beverages.”
Deatherage often encourages clients to
consider a stove or at the minimum a
cook top in a second kitchen. “The lower-
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level kitchen can help the efficiency of
entertaining large groups or holiday
cooking, where you invariably need
multiple ovens to accommodate many
dishes,” she says. “The difference between
a full kitchen and an enhanced wet bar
is to have that extra cooking space.”
Second kitchens frequently play host to
a bar that gets a workout during parties.
Homeowners who entertain often request
wine refrigerators and drawers, icemakers
and custom cabinetry to display barware
and other accoutrements such as Italian
serving pieces and even small pieces of
glass and ceramic art. “Painted ash, oak
and birch are common requests for
second-kitchen cabinets,” Skultety says.
“People want great value but attractive
materials.”
Benita Brewer, Allied Member ASID, is
a kitchen designer with Bath & Kitchen
Showroom and says a lower-level kitchen
is an opportunity for homeowners to
showcase their creativity with perhaps a
hammered copper sink or a recycled glass
countertop. “The second kitchen has so
many possibilities to serve a family,”
she says.
The butler’s pantry has its roots in
European aristocracy and in early
American and English homes. Originally
intended as a utilitarian space where wine
logs and account books were kept, and
silver was stored, counted and cleaned,
the butler’s pantry was out of sight from
guests. Today’s 21st-century rendition of
the butler’s pantry is a transitional space
located between a main-floor kitchen and
formal dining room; its uses are as varied
as the styles homeowners choose.
Brewer says butler’s pantries have
evolved to mini-showrooms, where
homeowners use the space to display
heirloom china, cut crystal and other
fine collectibles. “Some people use this
connecting space between the kitchen and
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dining room as a staging area for buffets or
to set up tapas during cocktail parties,” she
notes. “And sometimes the cabinets are
custom-built hutches with interesting
hardware __ almost like a piece of fine
furniture.”
The butler’s pantry is a sensible place to
put a small refrigerator for kids’ juice
drinks and after-school snacks. “It’s easier
for them to access than a large fridge,”
Brewer says.
Elaborate beverage centers with
amenities such as gourmet espresso
machines, under-counter refrigerators and
even warming drawers help capitalize on a
space that was once just passive storage.
For homeowners who frequently entertain,
the butler’s pantry is a caterer’s dream,
offering ancillary space from the main
kitchen where servers can plate food and
easily serve coffee and wine to dinner
guests.
Lighting is an important element in the
butler’s pantry, and Brewer says in addition
to task lighting, she has helped clients
select chandeliers and sleek art-inspired
pendant lights that become part of a
butler’s pantry stunning decor.
Deatherage, Skultety and Brewer agree
that nesting is a dominant factor today
when a homeowner decides to add a second
kitchen, remodel an existing lower-level
kitchen or renovate a transitional space to
function as a butler’s pantry.
“It’s a great investment,” Brewer says.
“When the market turns around and people
are ready to sell, they’ve already done
some improvements to help the resale
value of their property, and they’ve been
able to enjoy the fruits of their labor, too.”
When it comes to the duties of the
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Above... This spacious penthouse offers top-notch modern design,including Pack’s only request: the sunken bar.
Left...The stylish guest suite overlooks the hustle and bustle of KU’s historic campus.
Right... From the outdoor living area, you’ll see Fraser Hall,Burge Union and Spencer Museum of Art, while standing next
to the St. Clair’s human-sized jayhawk.
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verlooking the KU campus in Lawrence is a unique residence that is elevating standards of
modern luxury to another level __ eight stories high, to be exact. Built in 2006, The Oread
is a mixed-use building with 99 hotel rooms, approximately 8,000 square feet of banquet
space and “virtually everything you need,” according to architect Tim Homburg of NSPJ
Architects. In addition to a spa, restaurant and nightclub, at the very top of the hotel is a
penthouse residence that has redefined how to stylishly set up house in a hotel.
Homeowners Pack and Jill St. Clair say the decision to move into one of the penthouse condos at The Oread
was an easy decision. “It struck us immediately,” Pack says. “It meets our needs and allows us to come and go
without a lot of responsibility of maintaining a place. My wife, Jill, loved the location, and we really enjoy the
environment of living on campus.” The college-town atmosphere was ideal for the entire St. Clair family __ all
KU graduates __ who wanted a place to call home during the basketball and football seasons.
The St. Clairs wanted a distinct departure from their other, more traditional homes in Neodesha, Kan., and
Grand Lake, Okla. “They had an essence of what they wanted the space to be,” says interior designer
Lori Schiefen, also with NSPJ Architects. “[Jill] wanted a very up-to-date and modern view…something
nontraditional for the environment.”
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The entryway creates an immediate impact when you first
walk in. A curved wall covered entirely with dime-sized copper
tiles that mimic the look of pennies creates a striking impression.
“We really wanted a dramatic element when you walk in the
front door,” Schiefen says. “It’s a huge focal point.” The curved
wall continues into the nearby powder room, where Schiefen
applied a large faux-finish image of a ginkgo leaf. The design
appears to be floating as it comes down and curves around
the unique contours of the wall. She also covered the ginkg o
leaves in tiny glass shards to add a distinct dimensional element
to the room.
The open floor plan centers around the kitchen, which was the
first major undertaking for the condo. The unique cabinetry is,
unquestionably, the highlight of the space. Set in a vibrant burnt
orange hue, the lower cabinets resemble the look of corrugated
copper. The top cabinets __ set in a gray sheen __ evoke the
look of pillowed bronze. “It’s a high-gloss finish that looks like
metal, but it’s actually wood,” Jill says. The wood cabinetry was
routed to create the specific looks and then a specialty metallic
finish was applied to create the final effect. The horizontal wave
pattern of the lower cabinets presents a striking contrast against
the vertical lines of the tile backsplash that extends to the ceiling.
The main countertop areas of the kitchen are made of granite
with a brushed antique finish, highlighting the silver and bronze
flecks accented in the backsplash. The bar and kitchen island
sitting areas are made out of one-inch-thick glass, which adds
a reflective quality to the space that keeps it from feeling
too heavy.
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Above... The contemporary dining room is capped offwith a historic keepsake above the doorway.Petrie’s, Wichita’s oldest clothier, owned and named afterJill’s grandfather, was turned into a bank in the early ’60s.
Left... The kitchen, a definite wow factor, was created byKitchens by Kleweno and Altenhofen Cabinets.
Right... The Oread, built by Gene Fritzel Construction,offers modern-day conveniences located within eight floors(above ground) of traditional architecture.
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The muted color palette for the condo creates a soothing design
scheme that enhances the more dramatic elements of the space.
Different fabric textures and designs within the same color palette __
animal print, floral, even polka dot __ soften the space and add a
distinct richness that allows for some whimsy and personality. The
living room furniture faces a Spark Fire Ribbon vent-less fireplace,
which produces a clean and sleek line of fire. Paired with a black
granite surround, the classic elegance of the fireplace is enhanced with
large glass crystal pieces that pick up the light of the fire.
The careful choreography of light continues into the master
bathroom. The light and airy effect of the room is achieved by a
number of innovative design elements. A back-to-back vanity floats in
the middle of the bathroom, with built-in televisions in each mirror.
Light control in this space is achieved by one entire wall of windows.
The bathtub, imported from Hungary, is made completely of solid one-
inch-thick glass to keep from blocking light, and the walk-in shower
was placed on an exterior wall to allow light to refract throughout
the bathroom. The idea of maximizing lighting extends to the entire
penthouse, with all of the entry doors made completely of glass to
allow as much natural light to transfer and reflect throughout the space.
The unique setting for a residence in a hotel obviously produces some
considerations that you wouldn’t encounter in a typical home project.
“Any time you’re integrating public uses with private, individual uses of
a residence, a great deal of attention must be paid to issues such as
security, ambient noise, and light control and privacy, while not
deteriorating the private environment or obstructing views,” Homburg
says. Undoubtedly, setting up house in a hotel also is made infinitely
easier when you have the benefits of underground security parking,
home theater, restaurants and a fitness center.
“There wasn’t anything the designers wouldn’t take on, and they
made it a really fun experience from start to finish,” the couple says.
“It makes it feel like you’re really coming home, and we’re looking
forward to a lot of years here.”
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houses under $400,000 — and he’s following the lead. His home in
The Oaks of Edgewood is listed at $230,000 and also is an
American Dream Grand Award Winner. “People are spending
money again, but it has to make them feel good,” he says. “In
everything I do, I’m trying to go outside the box and incorporate
an immense amount of detail.” Trends that are becoming standard
in his homes include covered decks, cable-lock system (for
unobstructed views off the deck), Travina countertops (engineered
composite made of crushed sea shells or recycled glass), distressed
flooring and oil-rubbed bronze hardware, which his master baths
already have. “I try to incorporate something new every year,”
he adds.
He’s also hearing that homeowners want substantial laundry
rooms with large sinks, while closet storage/shelving is still highly
requested. On the energy-efficient side of things, he’s putting in
more low-E, argon-filled windows and sees this trend growing in
the near future. “People want quality, quality, quality,” he says.
And these days, homeowners are getting exactly what they want.
Story by Brooke Pearl Photos courtesy of Woodbridge Homes
ou can read statistics on the improvement of the overall
housing industry all day long, but sometimes you have to see
to believe. The HBA’s 49th Annual Spring Homes Tour
featured 246 homes, many of which were jam-packed every
weekend of the tour, April 16-May 1. With lots of foot traffic
and a shortage of program books, builders finally saw the effects
of an improving economy.
John Geer of Woodbridge Homes has been building for 35 years.
His Colton Ranch home on the tour (shown above) is a 2011
American Dream Grand Award Winner with a listing price of
$898,500. With 4,200 square feet of space and a four-car garage,
this home caters to empty nesters and young, active families. With
help from architect Scott Bickford and interior designer Janet
Alholm, Geer incorporated new home trends, including a larger
kitchen/hearth room, less formality, smaller footprint and more
attention to detail, that are changing the way builders are designing
and building homes — all due to the evolving wants and needs
of homeowners.
“There’s less emphasis on formal living and more on the hearth
room,” he says. “I also think people are looking at attention to
detail in the finishes on the interior and exterior. My new partner,
Jim Stark, and I are striving to make homes more energy-efficient
because we feel it is critical to most new home buyers. When they
walk in, I want them to say, ‘I think I could live in this room.’” By
the end of the tour, he already had an offer on the house.
Kevin Stallings, owner of D&D Building, agrees that higher-
quality standards are being introduced into homes — even in
Higher-quality materials and increasedattention to detail are now standardin today’s new-home construction,meaning homeowners are gettingexactly what they want — and they’reback on the market looking to buy.
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ust 30 miles north of the Kansas City metro, there is a gravel road that winds through tall
prairie grass, past a barn where horses graze and finally straightens to reveal a home at the
top of a hill. From the scenic drive that ends at the front door to the views from the house,
every acre of this 125-acre property was expertly designed to give the homeowners the quaint
farm life they craved while staying close to the conveniences of the city.
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A stone wall acts as a partition from the strategicallyplanted prairie grass to the well-manicured lawn.
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When Linda and Steve Taylor purchased the
property in Edgerton, Mo., they spent time getting
to know the land, finding the perfect location for
their home and planning how they wanted to live. To
help them achieve this goal, they recruited young +
dring landscape architecture. “This project was about
views — views to the house and views from the
house,” Chris Dring, ASLA, explains. He and Kay
Young, ASLA, his wife and business partner, worked
with the Taylors to create a landscape design that
accentuates the property’s three main areas and keeps
with the modern architecture of the home.
The Taylors knew they wanted to restore the
farmland to native prairie grass. But after living on
the land, they soon realized the 45 acres of tall grass
were consuming their home. Young + dring landscape
architecture’s first task was to create a separation
between the prairie and their home. “We met with a
few landscape architects, and they really couldn’t
understand the scale of what we were dealing
with,” Linda explains. “We wanted to anchor the
house in the landscape and use the prairie as its own
architecture.”
To achieve this goal, young + dring organized the
site into a series of useful spaces around the house.
The design started with a literal division of the house
and the prairie. A series of low limestone walls
separate the house on three sides. Limestone is a
historical nod to the walls created in the early 1900s
from limestone pieces uncovered when clearing
fields for farming. On the north side of the house,
an L-shaped wall mimics the home’s L-shaped
architecture and forms the auto court. The auto
court’s surface is constructed from ½-inch crushed
limestone gravel. The gravel is easy to walk on and
creates an attractive background for the auto court’s
main focal point, a group of up-lit ginkgo trees that
greet the homeowners and arriving guests. “We didn’t
want the sterile look of a big concrete parking lot, so
the gravel softens the house and still gives cars a
place to drive and park,” Linda says.
To separate the auto court from the house, young +
dring designed 10- x 4-foot planters. “We placed the
planters so they created a beautiful foreground,”
Dring explains. “From the kitchen windows, the
planters look like large vases.” The planters are filled
with low-maintenance ornamental grasses and
perennials such as yarrow, coneflower, monarda, Joe
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Right... The back of the house faces west,allowing the Taylors to enjoy a golden sunset each evening.
Below... The prairie comprises Feather Reed grass,which acts as a natural border around the house.
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Right... The home, designed by Helix Architecture + Design,shares the property with a silo, covered in red-painted shingles,a reference to an Agrarian structure.
Below... “The project provided the opportunity to interpret agriculturalvernacular to inform aesthetic expression...With a few carefullychosen gestures, the simplicity of the design and appropriatenessof the materials create a timeless landscape.” ~young + dring
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Pye weed, hyssop and Siberian irises. During July,
these species’ peak time, the planters surround the
house with color, and the flowers can be cut for the
home’s interior.
Off the auto court to the south side of the house, a
deck and intimate lawn give the homeowners a place
to entertain and enjoy the views of the horizon, prairie
grass and woods in the distance. “I love the waving
grasses and how they change with the seasons,” Linda
says. “They go from green in the summer to bronze in
the fall to buff in the winter. Framed by the stone
walls, they make the perfect landscape for our very
contemporary house.”
The lawn ties a series of outdoor spaces together
along the house. A small deck off the master suite
steps down to a stone patio. From this patio, the
homeowners can go up to a large deck with an
overhang and back down to a stone dining terrace.
The dining terrace is enclosed on the east side of the
house by a limestone wall capped with cast concrete
to create a serving surface. On the other side of the
wall, a dense planting of native perennial wildflowers
provides color and a mid-ground for the prairie in
the distance.
It took two seasons to complete, but in the end, the
auto court, planters and lawn create the function,
beauty and separation the Taylors wanted for their
property. “It seems like a simple solution,” Dring
says. “But just a few gestures in the landscape make
a big impact. And Linda says it makes the house feel
twice as large.”
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Built in 1859, this historic home in Manhattan, Kan., was owned by
Joseph Dennison, president of Bluemont Central College, before it
became Kansas State University. In recent years, the home has gone
through renovations to restore the property. The current homeowner
added an infinity-edge pool to complement the radius of a circular
porch off the back.
Designed by Bowman Bowman Novick Inc. and built by Midwest
Custom Pools, the pool, along with the modish infinity edge, features
blue glass tile, bubbling fountains, a reef ledge and a white Portland
deck.
“The curving edges of the pool align with the radius and integrate
nicely with the rest of the house. I wanted the infinity edge because it’s
a very aesthetically pleasing feature. From the porch, we can watch the
water’s edge disappear into the distance,” the homeowner says.
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The pool’s clean lines and simple shape paired with the sound of
falling water create a sense of serenity.
“This pool is functional yet complementary to the rest to the
architecture of the home. It is really an extension of the house — a
piece of art,” says Glen Westervelt of Midwest Custom Pools.
The reef ledge entry and the infinity edge are laid with one-inch
blue glass tile. Only six inches deep, the shallow reef ledge area is
perfect for the homeowner’s grandchildren to play in. “Even though
we didn’t have a pool for our children, we wanted one for our
grandchildren,” the homeowner adds.
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Fire, water and earth — they all collide to create a
pool paradise outside the Leawood home of Scott
and Susan Kreamer. The Kreamers’ new addition
has all the elements of a perfect tropical vacation: a
free-form pool, spa, flagstone patio, six waterfalls,
rock features, fire bowls and outdoor lighting.
“Dave Barthell of Naturescapes had a ton of ideas
and put a plan together for us: the Taj Mahal of
pools,” Susan describes. “It was more than we could
imagine, so we picked what worked for us.”
One of her favorite features is a stone ledge within
the pool where chairs and an umbrella can sit in
just a couple inches of water. “I love listening to the
sound of the waterfalls,” she says.
The Kreamers’ pool paradise pairs well with the
outdoor fireplace, patio and grill that were already
part of the home.
“I grew up with a pool, and it was something we
always thought would be fun to have. This house
had the perfect setting for a pool, so we decided to
go for it. We’re excited to be able to share it with our
children, friends and family,” she says.
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Last year, Doug and DeLisa McKinzie traded in their
lake vacation home for a pool. The McKinzies worked
with Blue Haven Pools to turn the backyard of their
Bucyrus, Kan., home into a warm-weather escape.
“Blue Haven Pools brought us some nice designs and
gave us a lot of good options,” Doug says. What they
settled on was their own version of a mini backyard
resort — a free-form pool with a hot tub and waterfall
complemented by an outdoor kitchen.
“The pool has a swim platform with just three
inches of water and also some custom water benches,”
Doug says.
Planters are integrated into the pool on either side
of the hot tub, and inlaid geckos add a playful motif.
The pool also features tile and flagstone.
“I’m really impressed with the stone construction. My
wife really likes the hot tub, and my daughters are just
excited to have a pool,” Doug says. “We’re looking
forward to enjoying the pool all summer.”
backyard escape
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When you’ve got a great backyard, there’s no need to
leave home. At one Leawood property, that’s definitely
the case.
“This backyard has all the bells and whistles for total
family entertainment,” says Roger Banks of Banks Blue
Valley Pool & Spa. “The homeowners wanted an
upgraded pool with a lot of great features.”
And features they got. The saltwater pool has a hot
tub with waterfall, an embankment slide, a swim-in
cave, a diving board and a sun ledge in the water.
“The homeowners wanted a slide that looked attractive,
so we integrated it into the landscaping and added
multiple waterfalls,” Banks says.
Beyond the pool, there is a flagstone patio, fire pit,
outdoor living area with seating and fireplace, climate-
controlled pool house, and fully equipped outdoor
kitchen and bar.
With a saltwater pool, this home is right on trend.
Saltwater is being requested more for residential pools,
Banks says, because it is gentler on hair, skin and eyes
than chlorine.
Another great gadget that this Leawood pool features
is an automated control system that can be accessed
anywhere from a computer.
“The homeowners can log in and control the pool
features remotely. They can monitor energy use, turn
on and off lighting or water features, and adjust
temperatures,” Banks says.
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FULLY LOADED FUN
Photos by Bob Greenspan
Wind Sculpture. It’s the piece to have. (Your neighbors
will be jealous!) These unique sculptures (above) are
handmade out of copper and steel by artist Lyman Whitaker.
Other wind sculptures by this artist vary in size, design and
price. $425-$1,700. 816.333.3111 or leopoldgallery.com
Garden Chair Aberfraw. This modern deckchair by Gallant &
Jones is made of black walnut with 100-percent acrylic outdoor
fabric that won’t fade. It makes a nice accent to any garden and
is collapsible for easy transportation. $422. 877.280.0164 or
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Hose Clothes. Decorate your landscape not with furniture but
a decked-out water hose. Hose clothes are slips that come in
various prints to spice up your garden’s look. $24. 877.280.0164
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We’re not talking about plants — these garden accessories will make your garden lookstylish in addition to the seeds and soil.
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Gifts for Your Garden
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Alexa Bronze Path Light. These lights
run off a sun-powered solar panel, making
it easy to light your yard and garden
with its extended running time of up to
eight hours. The photocell control turns
them on and off automatically, so no
wires needed. $25. 913.888.0808 or
westlakehardware.com
Prairie Style Cast Stone Garden
Urn. This large stone piece will look
beautiful with your choice of flowers
and add a contemporary feel to your
garden. 48” l x 48” w x 24” h. $3,500.
816.283.8990 or foundationkc.com
Garden Herb Markers. These markers
are a stylish, one-of-a-kind way to organize
your garden. Forget about remembering
what’s where — these stakes won’t let you
get the basil and sage confused. $25.
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Fire Urn. Forget garden planting urns __
these have fire. This piece, composed of
resin, styrene and fiberglass hand-painted
bronze, is extremely lightweight and
“paints” a beautiful serene picture in
your garden. 9.5” d x 13” h. $125.
877.944.9888 or horchow.com
Butterfly Bench. This exotic-looking
piece of furniture will bring tranquility to
any garden. (It’s almost too pretty to sit
on.) The steel bench comes in small,
medium and large sizes. $2,500-$4,700.
877.944.9888 or horchow.com
White Pagoda
Birdfeeder. What
bird wouldn’t want
to step inside this
house? From its
columns to the
roof, the intricate
detail on the outside
makes it a must-
have accessory for any garden. $145.
877.944.9888 or horchow.com
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Get in touch with your inner creative self, just like internationally recognizedteenage artist Jeff Hanson did years ago. Whatever your outlet __ dance,boxing, cooking __ we’ve got you covered. Find out more in this section.
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Executive Chef Bobby Bowman mingled with guests in between each
demonstration of his four gluten-free courses, including cauliflower soup,
roasted pork loin and Basque cake, all of which received rave reviews.
But the crab cakes, some said, were the best they’ve ever had — exceeding
even the coast region. Now that’s a compliment.
You HAVE to TryYou HAVE to TryRecipesRecipes
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Roth Distributing welcomed 30 guests into its kitchen to explore an
out-of-the-ordinary menu from Webster House Executive Chef Bobby Bowman,
wines from Somerset Winery and locally made Vita Craft cookware.
Roth Distributing welcomed 30 guests into its kitchen to explore an
out-of-the-ordinary menu from Webster House Executive Chef Bobby Bowman,
wines from Somerset Winery and locally made Vita Craft cookware.
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CAULIFLOWER SOUP
2 leeks, including 2 inches of green, roots trimmed
2 T olive oil2 T unsalted butter1 celery rib, with extra leaves,
coarsely chopped2 T garlic, finely minced
1. Cut leeks in half lengthwise. Wash to remove dirt. Pat dry and thinly slice crosswise.2. Heat the oil with butter in a heavy pot over low heat. Wilt the leeks and celery with
leaves until softened for 10 minutes; add garlic during the last 5 minutes. 4. Add the broth, lemon juice and cauliflower florets. Raise the heat to high and bring
to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes or until thecauliflower is very tender. Cool slightly.
5. Purée in a food processor until smooth, adding half-and-half through a feed tube.Add extra broth for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Garnish with crispy bacon pieces and chopped chives.
The Recipes
CRAB CAKES MARYLAND STYLE
2 eggs, beaten1 T dijon mustard4 T mayonnaise1 t Worcestershire 2 T red onion, brunoise2 T celery, brunoise
1. Thoroughly whisk together first 10 ingredients. With a rubber spatula, gently fold inthe crab, making sure not to break the pieces of crab. Chill for 1 hour.
2. Form golf-ball size balls of crab with your hands, being careful not to compressthe mixture too much.
3. Place in a medium heat sauté pan with olive oil, and gently press with a spatula tomake a cake shape. Cook for 6 minutes on each side. Serve with cucumber aioli and baby lettuce dressed with Tabasco vinaigrette.
6 C chicken or vegetable broth (more if necessary)
1 head cauliflower, cored and broken into florets
1 C half-and-halfsalt and freshly ground black pepper to tastejuice of half a lemon
½ C panko1 T fresh dill, chopped1 T salt2 lb jumbo lump crabpinch of black pepper
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Cucumber Aioli2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded½ C egg yolks½ C white wine vinegar1 T lemon juice4 anchovy fillets
1. In a food processor, rough chop the cucumber. Drain the water from the cucumber pulp. Place pulp back into food processor.
2. Add all ingredients to the cucumber in the food processor. With processor on, drizzle in 1 qt (or enough to achieve a loose mayonnaise consistency) of vegetable oil.
3. Add ½ C capers and pulse to incorporate.4. Taste for seasoning.
1 T salt½ C caperspinch of black peppervegetable oil
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ROAST PORK LOIN
1 3-5 lb whole pork loin, bone off1 C kosher salt1 C sugar1 gallon waterolive oil
1. Dissolve the salt and sugar in the water to make a brine. Place the pork in the brine and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Drain off brine water, rub with oil and roast at 325 degrees until internal thermometer reaches 150 degrees.
3. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes and slice to serve.
POLENTA WITH HERBS AND CHEESE
6 2/3 C low-salt chicken stock2 t fresh marjoram, minced2 t fresh thyme, minced2 t fresh sage, minced1 garlic clove, minced1 red onion1 t salt1 2/3 C polenta (coarse cornmeal)*1 ½ C (packed) grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
1. In a large, heavy sauce pan, sauté the onion and garlic in extravirgin olive oil until translucent. Add broth, all herbs and salt andbring to boil over medium-high heat. Gradually sprinkle in polenta, whisking constantly.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for about 25 minutes oruntil polenta is thick and creamy and begins to pull away fromsides of pan, whisking often.
3. Add cheese; stir until cheese melts.4. Season with salt and pepper and serve. *If unavailable, use 1 2/3 cups regular cornmeal and cook for about12 minutes.
Roth Distributing’s Audrey Lewis (left) poses with KCH&G staff members
Lisa Bowman, Brenda Mitchell, Laure Potter, Marla Westrup and Brooke
Pearl as well as Kelley Bates and Cindy Reynolds from Somerset Ridge
Vineyard & Winery (middle); Webster House’s Executive Chef Bobby
Bowman, Sara Vendersall and Marcel Desmarteau; and Ron Rutkowski
with Vitalworks Solutions.
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CRIMINI MUSHROOMS WITH ASPARAGUS
½ lb crimini mushrooms1 bunch asparagusolive oil salt and pepper
1. Rough chop the mushrooms and cut the asparagus into 1" pieces. In a large bowl, toss liberally with oil, salt and pepper. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
2. Roast at 450 degrees for 12 minutes or until they begin to slightly brown. These veggies also can be done in a sauté pan over high heat.
BASQUE CAKE
1 lb 8 oz butter, at room temperature1 lb 8 oz granulated sugar2 T vanilla extract1 lb 4 oz cake flour1 T baking powder
1. Grease two 10” cake pans.2. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the vanilla
and eggs, scraping down the bowl. Slowly add the dry ingredients. 4. Place the batter in a piping bag fitted with a plain tip. Pipe half the batter into
the two cake pans.5. Pipe an additional ring around the outside edge then divide the pastry cream filling
between the two pans and spread smooth (recipe follows). Finish by piping the remainder of the batter over the pastry cream and spread it evenly so no pastry cream shows through.
6. Top with sliced almonds and bake at 350 degrees for about an hour or until done. Cool and serve.
Pastry Cream1 pt whole milk1 vanilla bean, split1 oz cornstarch4 oz granulated sugar
1. Place milk, salt and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Heat to a boil.2. Whisk the cornstarch and sugar together then add the eggs and whisk smooth.3. Slowly add a ladle at a time of the hot milk then add the tempered egg mixture
back into the saucepan. Place back on the burner and stir constantly. Bring to a boil.
4. Strain and add the butter until fully incorporated. Add the rum. Cover with plastic wrap and cool before using.
1. Buffalo Red is Somerset's premium semi-sweet
red wine. Flavors of cherry and plum. Great with
barbecue winner of best red wine at the Kansas
State Fair. Pair with Basque cake 2. Ambrosia is a
late-harvest white dessert wine, a top seller made
from very ripe Traminette grapes. Winner of best
white wine at the Kansas State Fair. Pair with
Basque cake 3. Flyboy Red is a soft, fruit-forward
blend of premium red grapes. Great for Merlot and
Pinot Noir lovers. Made in honor of the late Lt. Col.
Arch Tucker, Somerset’s longtime “Vice President
of Tasting” and one of the first jet fighter pilots in
the U.S. Air Force. Pair with roasted pork loin
4. Somerset Ridge Riesling is an off-dry,
German-style white and the first-ever Riesling to be
produced in the state of Kansas. Pair with crab
cakes 5. Somerset Ridge Chardonel is rich like its
parent grape, Chardonnay, but has a terrific up-front
fruit and a crisp, tangy finish of pears and green
apples. Pair with cauliflower soup
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¼ t salt2 whole eggs2 oz unsalted butter2 T dark rum
1 t salt5 eggs, at room temperature1 lb pastry cream sliced almonds
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he Hanson house in Overland Park is literally
a work in progress. Not in terms of renovation
or remodeling, but rather a vibrant rotation
of original art that frames a dynamic and fluid
interior. Seventeen-year-old artist phenom Jeffrey
Owen Hanson, the family’s youngest member, has a
hobby-turned-career that punctuates every surface of
the home.
Jeff is an award-winning philanthropic artist whose
mission statement of creating kinder communities,
more compassionate nations and a better world
combined with his creative soul have touched hearts
from Sir Elton John and Warren Buffet to Bill Gates
and Harold Ramis.
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“We embrace the journey we’re on with Jeff’s
painting career,” says Julie, Jeff’s mom. “Plus, we
needed a room where clients and nonprofit executives
coming to the house could view the art.”
And though it might sound odd to tag a high-
school kid with the word “career,” Jeff has donated
more than $225,000 to local, regional and national
charities and painted nearly 700 pieces in the
Hansons’ unfinished lower level that, in 2007, was
transformed into a working studio.
In fact, Julie and Hal, Jeff’s dad, were so inspired
by their young son’s art that they decided to dedicate
a room off the foyer to a revolving gallery of canvases
that fetch upward of $5,000 at charity auctions around
the country and commissions that eventually hang in
the offices and homes of high-profile contemporary
art collectors worldwide.
When the Hansons overhauled the former sitting
room in their traditionally decorated home into a
contemporary showcase, it was natural that Jeff
was the lead designer on the project. Along with
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Jeffrey Owen Hanson’s sleek home galleryand hip bedroom capture his brilliant design sensibility.
Above left... The Hanson’s home gallery showcases teenage artist Jeff Hanson’s
abstract artwork, with explosive bright, bold colors. Through the success of his
“career,” he’s made numerous charitable contributions to his favorite organizations.
Left... The black and red paintings were created specifically for Jeff’s bedroom.
His hobby-turned-career started with watercolor notecards when he was
12 years old.
Above... The geometric red, gray and black rug was the initial design element
that started the process of remodeling his own room.
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Julie’s decorating flair that offers the eye
something unexpected and lovely at every
turn in a house that unfolds as you
walk through, the Hanson Art Gallery
was destined to be another meticulously
conceived space.
Explosive color has been Jeff’s muse
since he was a youngster. His vision is
impaired from an optic nerve tumor
associated with a rare genetic condition
called neurofibromatosis that triggered his
severe vision loss in 2005. Jeff’s signature
abstract paintings trademarked by bold
blocks and splashes of color reflect his
kaleidoscope impression of beauty. His
disease doesn’t allow him to paint
concrete images. “If you give Jeff a picture
of a house, it might be an abstract
interpretation — a large block of pink or
purple with a red triangle on top,” Julie says.
The Hanson Art Gallery is a dramatic
coal black, with walls covered in a Valtekz
crocodile upholstery fabric that figuratively
frames the art. Jill Tran, IDS, of Tran +
Thomas Design Studio, helped Jeff and
Julie select the unusual material.
“Jeff, Julie and Hal see the Hanson Art
Gallery as something created around the
art — not around the home,” Tran says.
“The room is completely void of color,
including the woodwork that’s painted a
Benjamin Moore black oil enamel and the
chartreuse ceiling. The crocodile wall
covering adds texture to the sleek
environment.”
Tran says the Hanson Art Gallery is
a definite departure from the rest of
the home, but the black is a solid
complementary color that becomes almost
the cerebral thread that unites the
room with rather than estranges it from
the interior. When paintings such as
“Outskirts of Cinque Terre,” “Hills of San
Gimignano” and “Glimpse of Old
Windsor” are hung on the walls with
ultra-contemporary square black HALO
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ceiling lights spotlighting them, the feel is
definitely an urban gallery, not a suburban
residence.
Julie says the Gallery, which sports a
gleaming Michelangelo black marble floor
accented by Botticelli sienna marble
flecked with ivory veins, emulates the
straight, clean lines that Jeff favors in his
painting and decor. She points up the stairs
to the second floor, where Jeff’s urban-
flavored loft-style bedroom was his first
project in 2006 when he was a mere 12
years old. Bright, lacquered red, gray and
black paint comprise a room that features
some of Jeff’s earliest pieces, including a
painting titled “Wall Street at 4” above a
black laminate nightstand. Just like the
Hanson Art Gallery, the focus in the room
is Jeff’s art.
A glass block wall, China Black marble
floors and glossy black doors with
contemporary hardware are design
elements in a room where Jeff likes to
relax in a modern black Natuzzi leather
chair to watch television or use his iPad.
The ceiling, which is faux painted in
silver, pewter and platinum, offers an
interesting juxtaposition to the bright walls.
“Jeff chose everything in this room,”
Julie says. “It’s really an homage to a boy
with severe sight issues who knows what
he likes. It’s color-saturated and expresses
his design sense.”
For a young man on an upward-trending
career, who likes to match his art with
charitable causes, has learned to live in the
moment and helps inspire others to give
their passion back to the world, Jeff is
matter-of-fact about his goals. “I hope I
can make an impact in this world,” Jeff
says. “Even one painting at a time.”
The Hanson Art Gallery — and the
artist’s bedroom — reflects the personality
and exuberance of color-drenched art
fueled by a passion for giving back and
paying it forward.
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LLooking to shape up this summer? It could be as easy
as learning a few extra steps. Kansas City has plenty
of options to get moving through dance (think ballet,
ballroom, Zumba and even Jazzercise). The upside?
You’ll get your heart moving, increase flexibility and
coordination, build healthy muscle mass and
strengthen your bones. According to Dr. Edward R.
Laskowski, a physical medicine and rehabilitation
specialist at the Mayo Clinic, dancing can shed as
many calories as cycling and swimming.
We contacted six local experts to help you choose
the right type of dance for your lifestyle and budget.
Get ready to move — and get fit.
BalletDid the choreography in Black Swan pique your
interest in ballet? Peter Pawlyshyn, director of the
Kansas City Ballet School, can help. The school offers
Trade in the treadmill and elliptical and try these “new” forms of exercise.
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Get Your Groove Onopen classes for adults who’ve never experienced
ballet, along with those looking to continue their
training with a flexible schedule. Starting in mid-
August, the program will move to the new Todd
Bolender Center for Dance and Creativity on Union
Station ground, where offerings will expand for both
ballet and other varieties, including modern dance,
flamenco, Afro-Caribbean dance, hip-hop and more.
“Each class brings a specific discipline to a person,”
Pawlyshyn says.
Those looking for an update on classical ballet
can head to Fusion Fitness for Barre Intensity.
The class uses the ballet barre and a number of
traditional moves to work the entire body, explains
instructor Darby Brender. Through an hour of interval
training, class members get samplings of Pilates,
plus resistance bands, core-strengthening balls and
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light weights. Expect to burn 500 to 600
calories in 60 minutes.
Ballroom danceKansas City’s offerings for ballroom
dance are diverse, but Bella Studio of
Performing Arts and Walters Dance Center
are two key locations to consider. Bella
Studio (which also offers belly dance,
capoeira, salsa and more) offers 45- to 90-
minute classes. Studio Manager Sergei
Gerasymov points out benefits of
improved mental agility and stress relief,
along with better posture. “I believe 90
percent of lower-back problems come
from bad posture,” he says. “Dancing
helps you to improve and maintain it.”
Walters Dance Center teaches ballroom,
along with Latin dance, swing, country,
tango, salsa and wedding dance. “You will
find that most dancers look young for their
age,” says instructor Mark Harris. “Also,
studies have proven that ballroom dancing
helps older adults by working their
minds and their bodies.” Quicker styles of
ballroom (such as samba and mambo) can
burn an average of 450 calories per hour,
according to Gerasymov, whereas the slow
waltz, rumba and foxtrot burn about 250.
ZumbaJessica Witt, co-owner of Amore Dance in
Overland Park, offers classes such as hip-
hop, West Coast swing and belly dance
at her center — but thankfully for those
who’ve been swept up in the nationwide
craze, she also teaches Zumba. Set to
Latin and worldwide rhythms, hour-long
Zumba classes blend cardio training with
merengue, samba, calypso, tango and
more, which can burn as many as 700
calories per session.
Witt points out that Zumba works
the heart, muscles and lungs but also
emphasizes its social aspect. “I’ve had
students here who are like a butterfly in a
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cocoon,” she says. “They come in timid
and shy, and as they get better on the dance
floor, they begin to blossom.”
JazzerciseFor more than 45 years, Jazzercise has kept
a dedicated fan base, and it’s not hard to
see why. The program, which choreographs
jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates,
yoga and kickboxing to modern hits, can
burn up to 600 calories per hour. “We
encourage the use of weights, which helps
strengthen bones, and we have many
students who said that their bone density
has increased,” explains Danica Castelletto
of the Kansas City Northland Fitness
Center, which offers Jazzercise six days
a week.
Standard Jazzercise classes run 55 to 60
minutes and intensively target the abs,
glutes and upper torso in every class.
Castelletto’s offerings also include express
classes for 30 minutes or body-sculpting
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BoxingIt’s not a typical form of dance, but boxing
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Kansas City’s Title Boxing Club, says an
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Looking to escape from the city? Why not embrace the idyllic Lake of the Ozarkslifestyle? Find out how the serene lake was the perfect backdrop for one family’s dreamhome. Learn the steps to hosting your own fish fry, or read about how the thrivingfishing industry attracts thousands of professionals and amateur fishermen each year.It may not have palm trees and tiki huts, but the Lake of the Ozarks is certainly a prizeddestination to many.
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The original stone foundation and updated landscaping
and hardscaping by Doctor’s Lawn and Landscape provide
a cozy surrounding for the Bakers as they relax in their
Adirondack chairs and watch the sun rise.
fter searching the country over for a vacation lake home,
Los Angeles residents Sean and Dianna Baker chose
the Ozarks because of its size, warm water, nonfluctuating
water levels, and numerous on- and off-water activities. “It’s
paradise as far as we’re concerned,” Sean says. “People don’t
realize how special it is.”
Raised in Iowa, Sean and Dianna have been visiting the lake
for 12 years, after Sean’s dad retired there years ago. They
purchased their current home in 2003 because of its location: a
point lot on the 6-mile cove, an attractive spot for those who
like water sports, which the Bakers do and can enjoy from the
comfort of their own dock. After buying the home, Sean and
Dianna decided to turn the three-bedroom house into one that
the family could enjoy for years to come. With the help of
remodeler Don Hyde, the home now spans 5,500 square feet
with five bedroom suites. It features a New England/Nantucket
style that includes brown shingles and black trim, solid walnut
flooring, and bead board ceilings and wainscoting with five-
foot-tall windows throughout the house to maximize lake
views. “What we wanted to accomplish was to have a new
home that looked like an old, established lake house.”
Guests enter through the cozy foyer into a breezy main level.
The kitchen, with its white, glass-paneled cabinets and honed
black granite counters, is divided from the hearth room by a
see-through fireplace. Also on the main level is a guest suite,
laundry room and powder bath, with the additions of a library
and dining room nook with a window seat that overlooks the
lake. The spacious floor plan was made possible by relocating
the stairway. “It was an unconventional floor plan before,”
Sean notes.
The library, almost completely surrounded by glass, is
Sean’s favorite space in the entire house. Why, you ask? “It
overlooks the lake and is a nice place to sit and read. It’s our
cozy reading room.”
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The Lake of the Ozarks met all criteria for this California family’s vacation home.
Above... The original brick fireplace remains true to its roots as Dianna brought
new furniture __ and lots of color __ to the living room.
Below... The functional kitchen space, with custom cabinetry designed by Sean,
allows numerous guests to enjoy the space together.
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lower level, designed just for them with a game room and bunk room,
with the exception of the temperature-controlled wine cellar. The
upper level houses the master suite, with a new sitting area, and two
other guest bedroom
suites, which come in
handy when the Bakers
fly family in to the Ozark
area for Thanksgiving, a
tradition that started
almost three years ago.
Approximately 20 family
members from all over
the country make their
way to the Lake to spend
the holiday together,
creating a newfound —
and much anticipated —
tradition.
“This is it,” Sean says of their lake home. “This is the one we
will always have in the family. As far as we’re concerned, it’s a
generational house.”
Doing their part to add to the outdoor living trend, the Bakers have
two porches, one on the lower level and a covered patio with glass
railings (to not obstruct lake views) on the main level. This luxury
extends to the large,
four-slip boat dock,
which houses the toys —
a dinghy, kayak and four
jet skis — as well as two
Chris-Craft boats and
ultimate MasterCraft X-
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covered dining area. (The
Baker kids __ Austin,
Mackenzie and Zoey __
would probably choose
this spot as their favorite
instead of the library like
their dad.) The family
generally spends June-August at the Lake enjoying each other’s com-
pany and taking turns inviting groups of friends to join them.
After a hard day of fun on the water, the kids can take refuge in the
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“What we wanted to accompl ish was to havea new home that looked l ike an o ld,
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Left... The master bedroom is a
peaceful space as the new sitting
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seat “sits within the trees,”
Sean says.
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Below... The upper deck provides
plenty of space for group dinners,
while overlooking the 6-mile cove.
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id you know that, according to the Missouri
Department of Conservation, it’s illegal to have more
than 30 crappie fish in one’s possession at a time? But
what’s a person to do when hosting a fish fry for more
than 60 people? Lake of the Ozarks residents John
Farrell and Herman Page will tell you that it’s not to
cancel your plans, but instead gather dozens of
fishermen to catch the desired amount of crappie,
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Friends and family gathered together in April to eat fish, listen to music and simply enjoy each other’s company.
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After hosting various dinners, friends and
family urged Farrell and his wife, Lynn, to
organize a fish fry. It wasn’t long before
Page and other local fishermen caught more
than 400 crappie fish in preparation for their
April fry.
“Usually everyone brings a dish,” Page
says. “It’s different each month. We’ve had
brisket cook-offs and meatloaf cook-offs
then [Farrell] said, ‘Hey, do you think we
could do a fish fry?’”
With 60 people in attendance, Page and
Farrell had to figure how to host a fish fry
that complied with state regulations.
Luckily, the Ozarks is swimming with
professional fishermen. In fact, the
lake hosts more than 500 amateur and
professional fishing tournaments per year.
Naturally, the fishermen were more than
willing to help out.
“It took a big effort to get a lot of fish like
that together for one event,” Page says. “But
there are a lot of pro fishermen in the area.
When someone has to do a fish fry like that,
they’re great about pitching in.”
Four hundred fillets and three chefs later,
the fish fry idea turned into a reality. Families,
friends, friends of families and families of
friends attended, bringing with them baked
beans, cole slaw, potato salad, cakes and pies,
while local musicians performed and helped
maintain a lively atmosphere.
When the fish was gone, Page says that
guests didn’t waste any time asking Farrell
when the next fry would be. Although any
plans have yet to be made, Farrell says that
he’s sure he will host another one at some
point in the future.
“It’s kind of like having a family dinner,”
Farrell says. “It’s not like a firehouse
having pancakes for a fundraiser. It’s about
friends getting together, having a meal,
visiting and talking with each other about
kids, parents and grandkids.”
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re you interested in hosting your own
fish fry but don’t know where to start? Fish
fry expert Herman Page spills his technique
for preparing the perfect crappie fillet.
You’ll never guess what his secret step is.
1. Fillet the fish. Make sure all bones
are removed.
2. Gently clean the filleted fish.
3. Soak it in 7UP. Doing so removes the
fishy taste and makes it sweeter.
4. Rinse the fish and hand-dry it, which
helps the batter stick better.
5. Batter the fillet in your choice of
seasoning. For the fry, Page used
Cajun seasoning.
6. Deep-fry the fish at 385 degrees for
about two to three minutes, or until the
fillets start to float.
7. Savor your expertly cooked fillet.
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NAMES LIKE DENNY BRAUER AND GUIDO AND DION
Hibdon may not be on Hollywood’s A-List, but mention them to
anyone at the Lake of the Ozarks with a bass boat and they’ll tell
you these Lake of the Ozarks legends hold celebrity status.
Take Dion, for example. At age 18, he became a professional
bass fisherman. Since then, he’s qualified for the Bassmaster
Classic eight times. In the bass tournament world,
that’s the equivalent of eight trips to the
Super Bowl.
Hibdon won the Classic in 1997,
following the steps of his dad who
took the title in 1988 ___ making
them two of only 40 anglers in
history to hold the honor. A pro bass
tournament title is about more than just bragging rights, however.
Last year’s champ took home a $500,000 winner’s check.
Fishing may look like a leisurely pastime to some, but the
sport is big bucks to those competing in and serving the industry.
For the Lake of the Ozarks, bass and crappie tournaments bring
in significant numbers of competitors and fans to the area
each year. This fall, October’s Big Bass Bash will attract 2,000
individual anglers to the lake for a two-day tournament and will
pay out more than $162,000 ___ including $50,000 for the first-
place big bass.
“The Lake of the Ozarks is truly one of the best fisheries in the
United States,” Hibdon says.
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Terry Berkbigler also touts the Lake for
its potential. “It’s such a big body of water
that it can accommodate a lot of different
tournaments at once,” he says. “The smaller
lakes can’t do that.”
Berkbigler, another Lake of the Ozarks
angler, used to make the rounds on the pro
tournament circuit but today complements
his day job of selling extended warranties
to car dealerships by painting custom lures.
To call his craft a hobby doesn’t do him
justice ___ he paints 800 to 1,000 lures a
year, and many of the pros commission
lures from him. (Don’t expect to see them
waving Berkbigler’s lures when they win
big, however. The pros hold trade secrets
like favorite lures under wraps ___ except
for those from their big-name sponsors,
of course.)
Bill Cassidy, owner of Osage Beach Bait
& Tackle, says that fishing is business at the
Lake for eight months of the year and is
what keeps his business alive.
He runs down the long list of how the
tournaments stimulate the local Lake
economy, from the money that fishermen
spend on room and board (many will often
arrive a week early to pre-fish prior to a
tournament) to the big bucks invested in
boats, and the bait and tackle supplies that,
by necessity, must be regularly replenished.
“We offer everything they need to fish
during their trip ___ line, tackle, lures,
minnows and knowledge,” he says. Cassidy
gives his insider knowledge to fishermen
who come through his shop. A successful
fisherman will take into account the time of
year, water temperature and clarity, and
barometric pressure to inform his strategy.
“There’s a lot to it,” Cassidy says. He
also points out that, for the guy who is
serious, fishing can be a very expensive
sport. Most of the pros have sponsors who
cover their entry fees, fuel and pay them a
hefty salary each year to fish under their
brand name. But up-and-coming fishermen
who haven’t yet made it to the top have
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to pay their own way, gambling on
tournaments that will build their reputation
and keep funding their rise to the top.
“I’ve seen guys pull two to three credit
cards out before getting one to accept a $60
payment,” Cassidy says, illustrating how
hard waiting for a break can be.
Is going for the professional fisherman’s
life worth the financial risk? The pros trade
time at home for their success ___ Berkbigler
dropped out of the pro circuit because of the
time it demanded away from home.
“I’ve never had a job a day in my life,”
Hibdon says. “But trust me ___ what I do is
work.” During fishing season, an on-the-
road, on-the-go schedule is a typical work
week for him. “It’s nonstop from January
to August,” Hibdon says. “Every week I’m
either fishing in a tournament or doing a
promotion.”
On a Monday this past April, when I
caught him for a phone interview, he was on
his way back to the Lake of the Ozarks after
fishing a bass tournament in Tennessee.
Two days later, he had an appointment
to spend the day on the lake with a
sportswriter. On Thursday, he’d head to
Kentucky Lake for an in-store promotional
appearance. On Friday, he’d be back on the
road, his focus on another tournament.
What does he do on his day off?
Fish.
“This is what we do,” Hibdon says about
the family business. When not fishing for
professional reasons, he enjoys being on
the water with his three sons. His oldest,
Payden, won the Junior Bassmaster World
Championship at age 14 in 2006.
Born and raised at the Lake of the
Ozarks, the Hibdons are and always will be
fishermen. Dion’s grandfather, uncles and
dad have been guiding and fishing on the
lake since it was impounded in the 1930s.
“We’re all pretty good at it,” he says.
“When I hear people talk about not fishing,
that makes no sense to me. I’ve never done
anything else.”
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GRAND LAKE
Join us as we travel three hours south to a place where, with Grand Lake residents, youcan enjoy a favorite pastime, “laking.” Journey through Tim and Laketa Langley’s lavishgarden around their lake home (with companion, Chelsea, shown here), and find out howthe sales of second homes are faring in today’s market.
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ike rays of sunshine drenching her waterfront property, Laketa Langley showers her
gardens with tender loving care.
All it takes is one glance at her Grand Lake garden and there’s little doubt this woman can
really put down roots. “When you live right next to the water, you walk outside, see the lake, grass
and trees; take a deep breath and what else matters?” she asks, admiring the view of her Patricia
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A talented Oklahoma gardener tantalizes the senses witha vibrant display of jewel-like plantings.
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There's no better symbol than the pineapple representing exactly the sentiment of gracious hospitality the Langleys practice. “This fountain, surrounded by all of our colorful plants and shrubs,
welcomes everyone who cares to stop by,” Laketa says.
When Laketa starts to dig her plants in, she'll look for interesting containers to use.In this case, a simple wooden wagon caughther eye. “I decided that this would make the perfect catch-all for miscellaneous flowers that needed a home — definitelyserendipity!”
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After 16 years living in this lakeside community, the Langleys are no strangers to the area.
“We’ve been coming here as far back as I can remember,” she says. “Actually, this is our second
home. We built the first one and a doctor came along and bought it, so we decided it was time
to design what is now our dream home.”
Tim, owner of Langley Quality Homes, can be credited with the construction of the 4,600-
square-foot home, but it’s been Laketa’s astute attention to detail that brings this home to life.
“We always wanted a home with French Country or Old World style accented with lots of ivy.
Once we settled on the design, Tim picked out the native stone and weathered brick for the
facade and I did the decor, both inside and out,” she says.
Ten years later, the Langleys’ dream home is fully realized.
Laketa admits, “Initially, the house, sitting on 1.3 acres with 130 feet of waterfront, was pretty
basic, except for the exceptional views toward Monkey Island.” Leave it to Laketa, however, to
spruce up her property that now boasts bowers and beds of blooms that literally stop traffic.
“Everyone around here knows that I’ll nurture the scraggly, most disheveled plants. That’s
just something I enjoy doing. It’s probably something I learned from both grandmothers, who
were both inspired gardeners and taught me to love the outdoors,” she explains.
Come spring, you’ll hardly catch her inside, which is exactly what happened a decade ago
when she was itching to get started landscaping her new home.
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Digging In
The Langleys realize that a house on the waterfront commands beautiful landscaping. After the pool, arbor and kitchen area were built, the patio neededsome definition, so Tim built a stone wall. Once that was in, Laketa commenced to adorn the area with her green thumb.
Laketa simply couldn't resist buying birdhouses for herself on Mother's Day. “My husband loves it when I help him with his shopping — he gladly installed all of them for me!”
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“At first, I bought a trailer full of azaleas and weeping Japanese
maples,” she recalls.
That initial load led to red-tipped photinias that she planted along the
sides of the house, plus dozens of geraniums followed by rainbows of
colorful impatiens. She’ll admit the small evergreen photinia shrubs were
a bargain at the time. “You should see them now — they’re nearly as tall
as the house.”
Laketa and Tim installed a beautiful fountain featuring the pineapple
design along the front walkway area then surrounded it with Jackson
Perkins and Baby Blanket roses. Even at the front door, she’s filled a goat
cart full of perky annuals.
With such a showy display of color in the front yard, the flower power
had to continue into the backyard. Followed by her ever-faithful,
four-legged gardening companion, Chelsea, Laketa typically can be seen
hauling loads of geraniums. She routinely hosts 50 to 60 hanging baskets
dripping with a palette of hot pink, white, coral and red blooms.
Amidst the oasis, Laketa and Tim decided four years ago they wanted
a pool. Soon after, they followed up by building a stone fireplace. “Since
we like to cook outside, the outdoor kitchen comes in handy,” Laketa says.
“Also, it’s so inviting to spend time under the arbor on the patio. The
west-facing exposure looks out onto the lake and is just about the perfect
environment for all of the sun-loving plants, especially the geraniums that
flourish in and around the patio and thrive in the heat.
“We also have petunias, hostas, 20 different types of clematis, stunning
pink and white lilies, and an old oak tree that provides dappled light for
our shade garden. We have four concrete urns surrounding the patio filled
with asparagus fern, geranium, ivy and petunias. One of them, Tim
fashioned into a fountain,” she adds.
Speaking of Tim, “You know, I do most of the watering, but I have to
say, Tim is my ‘honey-do’,” she says. “Even though he doesn’t plant
flowers and tend to them, he is in charge of anything I need constructed,
hung or repaired. Without his help, my yard wouldn’t be nearly as pretty.
The great thing is...he hardly ever says no!”
It’s not at all unusual for people to drop by the Langleys and give
Laketa plants to nurture. Because she’s outside from the crack of dawn
until dusk watering, pruning and weeding, people know they can count
on her to tend to their castoffs.
The couple’s three sons lend helping hands, too. She thinks someday
the boys will all have nice yards or gardens as well.
Looking over the entire area, Laketa mentions, “We love this spot, but the
best of all are the sunsets — you just have to experience one for yourself.”
Her philosophy is simple: “Gardening is contagious. I haven’t had a
neighbor yet who hasn’t caught the bug after living next to me. So do it.
Leave a lasting legacy and hand down that gardening gene to your family.
The worst that can happen is this world gets a little prettier, and the best
that can happen is your life will be happier and peaceful. Gardening is its
own therapy.”
Above: The outdoor fireplace area is one of the couple's favorite places torelax. Accented with two charming roosters, the red lounge is dubbed“Our ‘vacation chair,’ because when you sit in it, you feel like you are on vacation,” according to Laketa.
Below: Tim decided to surprise Laketa one Mother's Day with a woodenarbor he had built with help from his framing crew. “It only took them acouple of hours — one of the perks of being married to a builder,” she says.
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ne of the real-estate areas hit hard during the recession was the second
home. Both vacation and investment home prices dropped by more than
10 percent from 2009 to 2010; sales of the two were down 1.8 percent and 7.8
percent respectively over the same period of time.
But these national statistics don’t ring true for a jewel tucked away in
northeast Oklahoma. With 1,300 miles of lakefront space, Grand Lake has held
strong and even seen a resurgence this year.
“I think it’s the community and the lake,” that is attracting buyers, says Ruth
Ann Barnhart, a real estate agent for Prudential Grand Lake. “It’s a pretty place,
a pleasant area to live in and retire, and a lot of people like that.”
Barnhart says the market has been somewhat unpredictable but has been
insulated from the weighty crashes much of the rest of the country has felt.
Resales have begun to spike, and she says sales of custom homes and lofts are slowly starting to grow as well.
Chuck Perry of Re/Max Grand Lake says overall sale numbers in the area are up about 30 percent over the past year. His office has seen an
increase of about 50 percent. There is a relatively equal mix of second-home buyers and retirees looking to buy, Perry says.
“People have been through the ashes here and are tired of it and want to have fun
again,” he says. “The retiree has always been one of our best customers, and we are
seeing them come out of their conservative nature.”
Home prices on the lake have remained steady, and there is a wide range of
opportunity. Homes off the water can be found in the mid-$100,000s up to the millions
for spacious lakefront property.
Erin Davis of Grand View Realty adds that her clients were saying they didn’t need
to sell, so they weren’t putting homes on the market. And while it’s still slightly a buyer’s
market, Grand Lake prices never saw dips that other markets experienced.
“Maybe people have decided they aren’t going to find bargain-basement prices here,
so they decided they are ready to get into it and buy,” she says.
Things are looking up, so plan your trip to the lake today.Grand Lake’s Real Estate Revival
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July 4 ❖ Celebrate Independence Day with the residents of
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July 7, 14, 21, 28 ❖ Visit the National Frontier Trails Museum
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July 2-4 ❖ Watch a huge fireworks display after a long day
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games. Cost: $7, children $5. 816.333.9328
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