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Tricks, Treats, and a Clean Retreat

Halloween night in Johnson County has a rhythm all its own. Kids racing from porch to porch in Olathe and Overland Park cul-de-sacs, parents trailing behind with flashlights, and a front door that swings open a hundred times before the porch light finally goes off. It's one of the best nights of the year. It's also one of the hardest on a house.By the time the last trick-or-treater heads home, there's a trail to follow: a melted chocolate bar pressed into the living room rug, face paint smudged...

Entertainment

A Holiday Tradition Aglow

The Overland Park Arboretum’s Luminary Walk invites visitors to experience the gardens in a whole new light. Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Provided Each holiday season, the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens glows with thousands of twinkling lights. Yet amid the colorful displays and festive performances, it is the warm flicker of candlelight that gives the annual Luminary Walk its unmistakable charm. “The candlelight is really what sets the Luminary Walk apart,” says...

Travel

Tuscany's Timeless Wine Retreat

Inside the storied hills of Dievole, where nine centuries of history meet the modern art of Tuscan hospitality. Article by Eva Williams | Photography by Provided A gentle sense of reprieve greets visitors the moment they arrive at Dievole Wine Resort. Situated among the rolling, sun-drenched hills of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region, the estate immerses guests in the rich food and wine culture that sets Italy apart. Created by the Alejandro Bulgheroni Family, this historical setting offers a...

Food + Beverage

A Slice of Tradition

Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones A visit to a neighborhood bakery should feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door. At Upper Crust in downtown Overland Park, that feeling is part of the experience. Since 2005, the locally owned bakery has been making pies and cookies from scratch, building a loyal following with recipes, traditions and hospitality that make customers feel right at home. “Our mission is to make pie as good as grandma’s, maybe better!” the...