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Editor Erin Shipps Staff
Fashion Director Mandy Miller
It’s Time elcome to a dream I once had. OK, let’s be fair, it’s been more of a relentless nagging that haunted my dreams and refused to let me sleep—a lot. But I suppose that’s what happens when something inspires you. Kansas City’s vintage scene inspires me. When I discovered estate sales I started to see just how vast and enthusiastic Kansas City’s vintage world really is: The explosion in the West Bottoms, the success of big antique malls, the vintage love in Westport, it all points to one thing— Kansas City knows vintage, and it’s time to bring this market together. I’ve never seen an industry where so many people can compete for the same market and yet still remain friends, and inspire one another. The wonderful nature of vintage is that each piece is unique, carries its own story and speaks to people in different ways. No refinished mid-century buffet is exactly the same as any other. No ceramic McCoy planter holds the same plant. No chan- delier lights the same room. Every piece is affordable, special and most importantly, ours. Since moving here from Topeka in 2007 I found myself a little lost, especially in the vintage market where some stores are definitely hidden gems. I wanted a way to bring vintage lovers together. I wanted to inspire you with DIY ideas so you can tackle small (or big) things on your own with local resources. In this, the premiere issue of VintageKC, you’ll find a home tour designed by the inspired Deb Vogler, a homemade vintage wedding, and a flashback to the 1980s with a totally rad day and night fashion photo shoot. We’ve selected our favorite finds for sale on Etsy by local vendors, we’re giving you advice on pricing in Buy & Sell and recollecting times past with Vintage Memories. Finally, like I said, we want you to take inspiration to the next level, so we’ve included articles on refinishing furniture, creating decor, new uses for old fashion and recreating those expensive items you see in stores on a budget. I hope you enjoy this dream of mine because it was inspired by you. And I can’t thank enough those who have supported me in this crazy adventure. My unbelievably amazing, sacrificial, understanding (did I say awesome?) husband; supportive and encouraging family and friends; my team: Mandy, Jessaca, Angela and Ross; and the people who took a chance on me: Michael, James, Robin, Rachel, Johanna, Megan, Quinn, Deb, Layne, Jillian, Lotus, Ashley, and Amber – I sincerely and gratefully could not have done this without you. And of course welcome to our first advertisers—thank you also for taking this chance sight unseen. I’ve heard from so many people that it’s about time Kansas City had a vintage magazine, and I couldn’t agree more. I hope you enjoy this piece from my heart to yours. It’s time KC. P.S. When you see me with my head in a closet at an estate sale or strolling liesurely through the vintage stores, please say hello and tell me about your latest adventures! W
Web Editor Jessaca Gutierrez
Copy Editor Angela Snell
Web Design Consultant Ross Brown, Relatively Early Development
C ontributors Johanna Brinkman James Fry Michael Fry Robin Hammond
Megan Kapple Deborah Vogler Rachel Wathen Quinn White
P hotography DiMartino Photography Layne Haley Photography The Smiley Face Collective
VintageKC volume 1, issue 1 is pub- lished quarterly by Erin Shipps, 7730 Floyd St., Overland Park, KS 66204. Copyright 2012, Erin Shipps. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. Printed in the U.S.A.
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My son turns two this month! Here we are in the summer sun. He rocks vintage clothes and loves to treasure hunt with me.
Take a seat in this welcoming home with themes of vintage and western chic. Photography: DiMartino Photography. On the C over
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