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Let the Stone Lead

Creating Character Through Natural Surfaces Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Provided A beautiful room often starts with a single element that sets the direction for everything else. For many Kansas City homeowners and designers, that element is natural stone. At Stratus Surfaces, the design process begins with exploration. The Lenexa showroom and slab gallery give homeowners and design professionals an opportunity to see materials in person, compare options and discover surfaces...

Life + Culture

Meet the Publisher

Article by Gabriela Bossolono Favorite Place: The Theatre The theatre has always held a special place in my heart. I started performing at The Culture House, Theatre in the Park, and Olathe East High School. I later spent five years in New York pursuing performing, including singing on a cruise ship and performing at the Metropolitan Opera. Favorite Sport: Soccer I played soccer growing up and later played co-ed at All American Indoor Sports. These days, my husband plays there, and I’ve...

Food + Beverage

The Art of Simple

Inside Park Street Pastry Photography by Janie Jones For Douglas Flick, baking has always been about more than following a recipe. It is about technique, creativity and creating something that makes people excited to come back for another bite. At Park Street Pastry in Olathe, Flick brings years of experience in the culinary industry and education to a bakery built around fresh, European-style pastries and a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. “I opened Park Street Pastry because I wanted to...

Entertainment

Apple Crisp a la Mode

Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones   This fall classic is the perfect treat for a cozy fall dessert and can feed a crowd.  Ingredients  Filling: ·      6-8 apples, peeled and sliced ·      ½ cup dark brown sugar ·      ¼ cup flour ·      1 teaspoon vanilla  ·      1 teaspoon cinnamon ·      ½ teaspoon nutmeg Topping: ·      ¾ cup flour ·      ¾ cup dark brown sugar ·      1 teaspoon cinnamon ·      ½ cup cold butter, cubed ·      1 cup oats ·      ¼ cup...

Entertainment

A Holiday Tradition Aglow

The Overland Park Arboretum’s Luminary Walk invites visitors to experience the gardens in a whole new light. Article and Photography by 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 Jennifer Cairns, Director...

Auto + Marine

MOW Auto Care & How It All Started

In July 2020, my brother and I started as mobile detailers. I’ve always loved working on cars, and I wanted every car I touched to look the way I’d want my own - clean, shiny, and spotless.I wanted to advertise and give my business the professional look I imagined, but money was tight. So I started with what I had and put everything I could into the quality of my work.Some customers believed in me enough to offer to invest in better equipment and help the business grow. I’ll always appreciate...

Entertainment

Get Ready for the 1st Annual Sunnybrook Spooktacular! 🎃👻

Mark Your Calendars: The 1st Annual Sunnybrook Spooktacular is Coming! 🎃✨Get ready for an evening of local community fun! The Shops of Sunnybrook are coming together to host the 1st Annual Sunnybrook Spooktacular on Friday, October 23rd, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.Located in Olathe (kitty-corner to Olathe Northwest High School), our local shop owners are opening their doors for a family-friendly night packed with treats, games, and neighborhood cheer.Here is what’s in store for the evening:🍬...