Professional Services

JANUARY STYLE FATIGUE

January is full of big energy, new goals, fresh routines, and often the urge to refresh your wardrobe. But once the “new year, new me” motivation fades (hello, Quitter’s Week), many of those impulse purchases don’t feel quite right anymore.That’s because shopping out of boredom or restlessness rarely leads to a closet you truly love.Instead of asking “What should I buy?” try asking:“How do I want to feel when I get dressed right now?”Comfortable but polished? Warm but not bulky? Effortless...

Food + Beverage

Quaint:

A Thoughtful Cocktail Lounge Bringing Big City Energy Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones In a growing corner of Johnson County, Quaint has quickly become a place locals are proud to call their own. Locally owned and intentionally designed, the cocktail lounge offers something refreshingly rare. A space to slow down, connect, and enjoy a well crafted drink without distraction. The idea for Quaint began years before its doors opened in late 2024. While living in...

Education

Leading With Purpose

at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Article by Jamie Segall | Photography by Annalise Houghton   Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has spent recent years clarifying its identity as a faith-centered academic community. Under the leadership of President Brian Schenck, the school has taken a deliberate approach to aligning its culture, programs, and long-term planning with its Catholic mission. Schenck’s nearly 30 years at Aquinas give him a unique perspective on how the school has evolved while...

Life + Culture

Homegrown, Road-Hardened

Kansas City musician Brandon Miller blends guitar-driven rock, blues, and Americana—then takes it everywhere Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones If Kansas City is the heart of American music, Brandon Miller is one of its most road-tested storytellers. A guitarist, singer, and songwriter with a sound rooted in rock ’n’ roll and stretched wide by blues and Americana, Miller carries the Midwest’s melting-pot DNA wherever he plugs in, from hometown stages to far-flung festivals...