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Winter 2012

Deck the halls and every other room in your house

It’s a mod world 1960s

5 crafty DIY projects 2012 gift guide Local gifts $25 and under!

A new industrial revolution Panoramic “I do” views at the Red Barn Farm

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Contents Winter 2012 • Volume 1 Issue 3

Features 14 Vintage Spaces

Charm co-owner Erica Rigdon shows us how to deck the halls

24 Vintage Events

A hillside wedding and a barn reception take the cake

30 Vintage Fashion

The cool, rock-and-roll attitude of the 1960s’ mod scene C olumns 05 Our Favorite Finds What’s new in the world of online vintage sales? 06 2012 Gift Guide Buy local this holiday season 08 Buy & Sell A new industrial revolution—this time in furniture 46 Vintage Memories The art of Jennifer Jarnot

Do-it-yourself 10 DIY Décor

Easy fabric projects for the holidays

12 DIY Furniture

First-timer upholstery: drop-in seat

38 DIY Fashion

Ruffled flower clip

40 DIY Fashion Skinny tie revival

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fr om the editor

Editor Erin Shipps Staff

A Year in the Making ime is an odd thing. One day you’re starting a magazine and the next thing you know it’s a year later. Where does the time go? While the first issue of VintageKC appeared last summer, I made a decision in January 2012 to make it a reality. I started from scratch making dozens of blind emails, phone calls, and getting my hopeful mug out there to the natural reaction: Vintage who? Time. It’s nothing short of amazing what can happen in a year. VintageKC is now, as they say, a house- hold name in the Kansas City vintage and antique community. Many of you have become my friends and my inspiration, and I look forward to getting to know so many more of you. I count my blessings every day that photographers, advertisers, models, writers, homeowners and friends believed enough in this idea to support it for nothing in return but a smile and a grateful heart. But I suppose that’s how a community works—and that’s what we’re trying to build. Reflecting upon the past year is both surreal, gratifying and exhausting. As any small business owner knows, sometimes 12-hour work days have to happen. We catch a glimpse of business owner Erica Rigdon’s home on page 14; she recently opened Charm in Martin City. And as you creative types know, sometimes inspiration develops long before you see the results. This issue’s fashion shoot on page 30 is one I’ve been dreaming (and losing sleep) about for more than a year. To see it come to life makes every 12-hour day worth it. You make it worth it. Every compliment the magazine receives drives me to push harder. I love hearing that you read this publication cover to cover and then back again! What better compliment can there be? As I’m writing this, Thanksgiving is just about a week away and I can’t express enough my gratitude for being able to show you my dream. Thank you for contributing to, supporting and believing in it. In this giving season, I encourage you to continue your support of local businesses. Our first annual gift giving guide, on page 6, gives you just a taste of the things you can purchase in Kansas City. A year ago I took a chance. I took a big fat leap off a cliff and somehow landed on a mountain that I’m climbing daily. But I’m thankful for the mountain. I’m thankful that I didn’t just keep fall- ing. With the arrival of the new year, I implore you to take your own leap. Big or small, resolve to make a change this year. You may just accomplish more than you ever thought you could. You’re never too old (the owners of Sentimental Journey started their own business at 50 years old) or too young (take a look at our masthead, it’s full of young entrepreneurs) to buck the sys- tem and tell time who’s boss. I read the book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” to my toddler often and admittedly it’s more for my own encouragement. “And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaran- teed.) Kid, you’ll move mountains!” I think I moved mine. T

Fashion Director Mandy Miller

Copyeditor Angela Snell

Fashion Intern Calli Green

C ontributors Kim Antisdel Johanna Brinkman Michael Fry James Fry Kirsten Hudson Jack Jett

Megan Kapple Lane Leavens Richelle Plett Megan Sassenrath

Deborah Vogler Haley Williams

P hotography Lacey Crough Photography William and Jill DiMartino Layne Haley Photography

VintageKC volume 1, issue 3 is published 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.

VintageKC Home.Fashion.DIY. vintagekcmag.com

Winter 2012

Deck the halls and every other room in your house

It’s a mod world 1960s

xo, Erin

5 CRAFTY DIY PROJECTS 2012 gift guide Local gifts $25 and under!

Happiest of holidays and blessings in the new year!

A NEW INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Panoramic “I do” views at the Red Barn Farm

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The holiday spirit goes far beyond the tree in the living room. See how on page 14. Photo: William and Jill DiMartino. On the C over

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our favorite Etsy f inds

All of these shops can be found on etsy.com, an online retailer.

The Yellow Peony: Vintage handmade silk bow tie necklace, $22. Vintage key necklace, $22. Vintage princess rhine- stone headband, $84. All items may be picked up at Good Company in Kansas City, KS, or Encore in Shawnee. etsy.com/shop/theyellowpeony

Dancing Bumblebee Cottage: Antique hand-carved dough bowl, $95, $20 shipping. Antique wood round tobacco box, $75, $20 shipping. Vintage canvas gathering bag, $58.50, $14 shipping. etsy.com/shop/dancingbumblebeecott

The Naked Man Vintage: 1950s- 60s mod “Mad Men” era blue plaid sharkskin three-button blazer/sport coat by Westchester for Rothschild’s, size 44, $49.99. 1960s-70s men’s vintage Cincin- nati, OH, Mount Healthy High School band varsity jacket, size 40, $59.99. 1960s men’s vin- tage cowboy style sport coat by Trego’s Westwear of Woodward, OK, size 38, $59.99. Items can be picked up in the West Bottoms. etsy.com/shop/thenakedmanvintage

Tangled Mane Vintage: Vintage safari tunic maxi dress, one-size, $64. Vintage Glam Rabbit fur coat, small, $189. Vintage Levi Strauss jean jacket, medium, $96. Items can be picked up in Kansas City, MO. etsy.com/shop/TANGLEDMANEVINTAGE

meganEsass: Lace knit mason jar centerpieces in mustard, green and gray, $27. Cuffed winter slouch hat in mustard yellow, $42. Oversized infinity scarf/cowl in cranberry red, $60. Items may be picked up in Raymore. etsy.com/shop/meganesass

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The 2012 Holiday Gift Guide This season, impress the ones yo love with gifts made right here in and around Kansas City. All of these gifts are $25 or less, so there’s no excuse not to buy local!

1 Deer pillow, The Painted Poppy at Restoration Emporium, $17. 2 “Conrad” Mini-Monster by Megan Karson, at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center gift sho, $20 3 Vintage postage print circa 1870-1910 screen printed by hand by Caroline Metzger using water-based ink, 100 percent cottan rag and acid- free paper, 11”x14”, at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center gift shop, $17. 4 “West Bottoms Left” fine art print of original oil painting by Matt Kube (matt- kube.com), 11”x17” (other prints available), at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center gift shop, $25. 5 Hand-dyed felt brooches made from reused fabrics by Leslie Stapinski (skidoodle.etsy.com), at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center gift shop, $12.50.

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6 Flower and feather magnets at A Fabulous Find, $6. 7 Joy in a Jar (a jar full of nostalgic memories of Grandma’s ornaments and a few surprises for making new memories with the ones you love) by Cactus Creek at Resoration Emporium, $22. 8 Recycled feed sack stocking by Reborn at Restoration Emporium, $15.

Sit On It... a chair gallery

ART DESIGN REUPHOLSTERY

1225 Union Kansas City, MO 913.660.2021

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Industrial Rising Vin-tage In-dus-tri-al: Of or relating to items that exhibit the best of a certain quality, associated with or belonging to the style exemplified by factories in the first half of the 20th century. (i.e., exposed natural wood and brick walls, bare light bulbs, muted colors, factory floor furniture, metal piping, etc.)

By Michael and James Fry

option of going

growing trend in the repurpose scene is that of vintage industrial. From loft apartments to your local Chipotle restaurant, industrial décor

online and recreating the look

Toledo Drafting Stool

and styling has infiltrated modern design. One of the first places this aesthetic started to take hold was in urban coffee shops. Exposed brick walls, lots of natural wood, old drafting stools—these seem tailor-made for the coffee drinkers vibe. Soon Starbucks even joined in the fray, introducing reclaimed urban wood table tops and reproduction industrial lighting into many of its locations. Then the style moved beyond the borders of caffeine consumers and can now be seen daily in the likes of Dwell , Ikea stores, and a Pinterest post near you. Big box hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowes carry an array of industrial style lighting options like cage pendant lights, hanging warehouse lights and even reproduction vintage incandescent filament light bulbs. So now, you the vintage buyer, have the

garage sales, estate sales, and flea markets with the possibility of finding overlooked or underpriced items. Often these can be found in the form of old metal fans, wire crates, vintage letters and signs, safety deposit boxes, typewrit- ers, light fixtures, and other similar items. A 1950s working Vornado fan sells between $50- $65, metal crates and safety deposit boxes bring $15-$40, and condition sets the value of vintage typewriters. Cleaned up and fully serviced, you can sell an old Underwood typewriter for $125- $200. If you want to put in more effort than the smaller items require, and usually make a larger profit, you could also be on the lookout for furniture. Solid wood card catalog files can sell from $100-$1,000 depending on the num- ber of drawers. Old factory lockers can gener- ally bring several hundred dollars. Wooden

with reproductions ... or going on the hunt for the repurposed, upcycled, and original vintage industrial pieces. Kansas City has a host of purchasing options when delving after those unique industrial items that are the perfect fit for your home or your end use customer. From local estate sales to busi- ness liquidation auctions, flea markets and antique stores, there are many choices for the vintage industrial buyer. On one side of the spectrum there are companies in Kansas City (like Adventure Indoors and Edwin Blue) that purchase reclaimed hardwood beams and flooring from early 20th century build- ings. They refinish the planks and resell them as flooring or craft them into custom pieces of furniture with vintage industrial style. The other side of buying options includes

Don’t know if you’re getting your money’s worth? Having trouble pricing or finding a good deal on an item? Tell us about it at erin@vintagekcmag.com.

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Industrial ^

He said ... He said

How has the estate sale industry changed and how is it evolving?

drafting tables, warehouse carts, and typewriter tables are also all good reselling options. For most knowledgeable resellers on the hunt for industrial items, one piece of fur- niture stands just a little taller than the rest. The economy downturn has had a huge impact on the estate sale industry in both positive and negative ways. On the negative side we have seen falling values in antiques, collectables and glassware as many people focus on the financial necessities rather than adding to their collections. We speak with clients on a regular basis who are dismayed that their collections purchased over the course of their lifetime are now worth less than what they purchased them for. Every- thing in the economy seems to run in cycles, and I am sure that some time in the future true collectables and antiques will again climb in value. On a positive note it seems that many more people are open to pur- chasing second hand and we have seen an increase in sale attendance. Some customers are focused on the environmental impact of reusing and repurposing. Other customers shop estate sales for the financial savings, and they appreciate being able to purchase quality goods and furniture at a fraction of the cost of retail. With an aging population in the United States, estate sales will be with us, in one form or another, for a long time to come.

I would attribute a large portion of the significant amount of change we’ve seen in the estate sale industry in the last 15 years to the advent of the Inter- net, smartphones, and eBay. The Internet has allowed companies to reach a wider audience interested in what they have to sell. It used to be that companies had signs on the street and they paid to advertise in the newspaper. Now they use tools online like estate- sales.net and Craigslist to reach thou- sands of viewers for little-to-no cost. Smartphones have given shoppers a significant advantage. In the past, if you were looking at the price of an item, you either had to be familiar enough with its value, or trust the es- tate sale company priced it fairly. Now any shopper can whip out their phone and see what a fair market value is of any item at any given sale. eBay has changed the estate sale industry from pretty much every angle. Companies now have the ability to find comparable prices from recently sold items to help them price at current market value. Shoppers who resell now have hundreds of millions of potential buyers they couldn’t reach before. It’s the one that you are always hoping that you will find at a garage sale with a $25 price tag on it: The Toledo Drafting Stool.Broth- ers Clement and Joe Uhl founded the Toledo Metal Furniture Company in 1893. Over the

next several decades they collectively designed a large number of furniture pieces, including their drafting stool, that are now associated with the vintage or industrial look. The stool was one of their earlier designs, patented in 1905 and first produced in two models: with a bentwood support and without any back rest. Manufactured during the early decades of the 1900s these stools have a fully adjustable seat, back height and a rotating base, and were purposefully produced with heavy wood and steel materials to withstand lots of use. The original price: $4.50. Today the older versions sell between $150-$400. With the spotlight now shining on the indus- trial aesthetic, we wish you happy picking as you look for that old wood, brushed metal, exposed tubing thing for your home or shop. ^ Michael and James Fry are brothers and the owners of Brown Button Estate Sales. Find them at brownbutton.com and facebook.com/ brownbutton.

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diy decor Scrappy Holidays! You’ve spent a year collecting scraps of fabric; put them to good use with these adorable decorating ideas. I By Megan Kapple Supplies  Various pieces of fabric  Poster board  Adhesive spray  Hot glue gun

f you are like me, you always have extra fabric scraps lying around that you don’t know what to do with. They may be from a previous project, or maybe some vintage sheets that you scored at the thrift store. Well, read on to find out two easy ways you can use your fabric to create some festive holiday décor! Fabric covered trees Step 1 To create these simple, modern trees, cut some poster board in various sizes to form cone shapes. There are many free templates online that you can download, or you can easily figure it out yourself.

 Cookie cutters  Fabric stiffener  Craft glue  Ribbon  Buttons (optional)

Step 2 Cut the fabric slightly larger than the poster board. Step 3 Spray the fabric with spray adhesive and quickly adhere it to the poster board. Since the fabric should be slightly larger, this will al- low you to fold the edges around the board. Step 4 Once the spray adhesive is dry and the fabric is attached, form it into a cone shape and use a glue gun along the seam. Make many different sizes to form your own little Christmas forest. For variety, use vintage buttons (try spraypainting a bunch of mismatched buttons gold), or vintage lace (wrap mismatched lace around a tree).

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Step 4 Once the glue is dry, use a hot glue gun to attach a hanging ribbon at the top. Keep the ornaments simple or glue rib- bon around the outside edge of the cookie cutter to cover up any dried glue, and add bows buttons or lace. Megan Kapple lives in ^

Kansas City, MO, with her husband and two daugh- ters. She spends her days dreaming up projects, scout- ing out thrift stores, sewing and cooking. Read her blog: homemadeginger.com.

around the cookie cutters and cut out the fabric. Step 3 Using craft glue, place a bead of glue around the sharp edge of the cookie cutter. It works well to use a cotton swab for this pro- cess. Quickly adhere the cookie cutter to the fabric while the glue is still wet. Let it dry.

Fabric Cookie Cutter Ornaments Step 1 Grab some new, used or vintage cookie cutters and scraps of fabric. Cover the fabric pieces in fabric stiffener, using a paint or foam brush and let dry. Step 2 Once the fabric is dry and stiff, trace

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By Richelle Plett

If you don’t know what you’re doing, upholstery can be scary. Thankfully we’ve got good advisors. Here’s an easy project to whet your whistle.

adding 1 / 2

putting it back on! The biggest beginner mistake is to rush through to get the old off and the new on. Just like any great finished craft, the true skill is in the time spent on prep work. Step 2 Remove the slip seat from the frame with a screwdriver. If you are doing a set of chairs, label each plywood base with its cor- responding chair. While it may be a matched set, the screws could be in different places on the frame. Keep the screws in a safe place while you work! Step 3 Strip off the padding and founda- tion. Typically, if a piece needs to be reuphol- stered, it needs new padding too. I always say it’s like taking a shower and putting on dirty underwear to reuse old foam. Step 4 Remove all staples and tacks from the plywood base frame with a staple remover and needle nose pliers. Scrub the frame with a stiff brush to clean old glue and dust before proceeding. Step 5 Place the plywood frame on the foam and mark around the circumference,

pholstered seats on dining chairs are often called slip seats. Most upholstered pieces of this kind consist of a piece of plywood

” to all sides. Cut out the foam using

an electric carving knife. Step 6 Spray adhesive all over both the plywood form top and the bottom of the foam. Wait about two minutes for the glue to set, and then place the foam on top of the plywood base, glued sides together. Be certain to line up precisely before bonding together. What you need  Screwdriver and tack lifter  Needle nose pliers  Scissors  20” square of 1-1/2” wide LX45 blue foam  313 spray adhesive  3/4 yard Dacron

padded with foam and Dacron (a polyester fiber). They are a great project for a beginner because they don’t require a huge investment in professional tools, they use only a little bit of fabric, and a set of four dining chairs can easily be completed in just a few hours! The first thing you will need is a willing chair. If you are feeling unsure about your skills, its best to start on a single seat, like a desk chair. That way you don’t have to worry about matching three other chairs. All measurements are for an 18” wide x 16” deep drop seat. Adjust your materials list according to your own stool or chair. Step 1 Pull out your camera. Take plenty of pictures both before and during the stripping process. This will help you reassemble the piece. Removing the old fabric, padding and founda- tion requires as much attention to detail as

 3/4 yard upholstery fabric  Staple gun with staples  Metal yardstick or ruler  Permanent marker  Wire brush  Electric carving knife

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You can add a black cambric

dust cover to the underside of your dining chair for a very finished, professional look.

Step 14 Drop the seat back into the frame and reattach with existing screws. Step 15 Repeat with each chair until you have a finished set! If you’ve enjoyed this project and want to increase your upholstery skills, you are ready to move on to an oversized floor cushion with zipper or boxed ottoman.

Step 7 Make a rolled edge. This step is one of

Four-Point tacking method is used every time you tack anything to a frame. Starting on one side, temporarily tack the center of the front, back and sides, keeping tension even. Once the sides have been temporarily tacked, gently tack the corners. Staple the fabric to each side, beginning on one side and spacing staples about 1 / 8 ” apart. Be sure to keep the tension even as you work around the frame. Step 9 Trim off excess Dacron to about 1/2” and mark the front and back center point of the frame. Step 10 Fold fabric in quarters and lightly notch to mark the center. Step 11 Stretch fabric over the seat and align center markings. Step 12 Using the Four-Point method, staple the fabric to the underside of the frame. Smooth the fabric and keep the ten- sion consistent to avoid unattractive puckers and dimples. Step 13 Pull each corner flap tight until there are no puckers. Staple to the underside of the frame.

the differences between home crafter and a professionally finished piece! Spray the side

^ Richelle Plett is the owner of Sit On It…a chair gallery, located in Kansas City’s West Bottoms. Focusing on quality construc- tion, and classically designed pieces, she

of the foam with adhesive. It is best to spray only the top half of the side of the foam. Work with only one side at a time and plan to have some Goo Gone near, as your fingers will glue together until you get the hang of it. Begin- ning at the center of one side, tuck the bottom edge of the foam under, and using the other hand, pull the top edge over, pressing firmly into the plywood frame. Continue working this way until you reach the edge. Return to the center and tuck and pull to the opposite corner. Repeat on remaining sides. Step 8 Lay cut Dacron over the foam and staple to the bottom edge of the frame, using the Four-Point tacking/stapling method. The

can create a home environment to meet every lifestyle and budget. Sit On It… is a full service interior design studio with an on-site work- room, specializing in reupholstery of vintage seating. It’s where new and vintage furniture meet home accessories and original local art.

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A family of four defines cozy, comfortable and cool in their Overland Park home.

By Kim Antisdel Photos by William and Jill DiMartino

Erica Rigdon might tell you her favorite part of the holiday season is setting out sweet treats for her husband and two daughters to munch on. She could even tell you it’s the feeling of warm blankets and comfy sweaters that make her heart sing during the season. But the real truth is, this busy homemaker bubbles with excitement and counts down the minutes to December for one thing: Christmas decorating. The once-a-year opportunity to deck her already chic halls with holly, bows, lights and amazing antique furniture finds are what bring true joy to Erica’s world. It’s a passion she’s had her entire life. “I was constantly rearranging my room when I was little, changing things and making the room look different,” Erica remembers. “I dreamed of the day that I’d style my home just the way I wanted it, especially for the holidays.” E

The Rigdons: Olivia, Kerry, Erica and Paige.

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The hub of this home is packed with family photos, chic decor and cozy furniture.

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Erica’s dream, like so many others, started small. First things first, she needed to find the house that would become her home, and it didn’t happen overnight. After living in two different homes and moving once every three years, Erica was starting to wonder if she would ever find the perfect spot to ‘it’,” she explains. “I had a pretty specific goal in mind. I wanted a more closed floor plan. Because of that, I don’t think I ever really felt at home in them.” All of that changed when the couple discovered this two-story, four-bedroom, 3-1/2 bathroom property in Overland Park. The home had excellent bones, the perfect segmented and cozy floor plan and as an added bonus, sat on a quiet cul de sac. Erica was im- mediately smitten, but cosmetically, there was a lot of work to be done. begin designing her dream. “I loved our previous two houses, but they just weren’t

Top: Erica and Kerry’s bedroom, like their home, seems to be a dream come true. Above: Erica crafted her bedside tables from one table, sawed in half. Opposite: A nook in the master bedroom features a fireplace and a sunny spot for breakfast for two.

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Go over board! You can never have too much garland and ribbons and bows. Turn down the lights Use 40 watt bulbs in your lamps and add candles everywhere. The light will reflect the shiny bulbs on your tree and and it will put you in the mood for a warm cup of cocoa. Make r oom for inspiration If you haven’t used a Erica’s Holiday Decorating Tips

decoration in two seasons, you probably won’t use it again. Donate items that don’t inspire you to make room for new ones that do! Dress your f ixtures Hang ornaments, garland and ribbons from your chandeliers. Chandeliers look great on their own but will be over the top amaz- ing with extra accesories. Buy transformative items Find some old silver trays at an antique store for

around $20 each. Adorn them with ornaments, baubles and candles. When the season is over, remove the Christmas deocrations and reuse the trays for everyday accessories! P lay with layers Lean a mirror against the wall and place a vase of Christmas flowers and a tray with a few varying height candles in front of the mirror. Instant decoration for Christmas or any time of year!

Erica’s favorite stores Bella Patina Charm Nell Hill’s Restoration Emporium

With the help of her handy husband Kerry, Erica repainted nearly every surface in the home, added bead board in appropriated areas, updated appliances, refinished the kitchen cabinets and installed fresh countertops. Once the initial facelift was complete, it was time to get serious about the furniture and accessories that would give the house its true wow factor. Though Erica was confident in her design sensibility, her signature style had yet to be developed. Thankfully, she had some- one to help her down the right design path. “A good friend took me to an antique store one day and I saw these one of a kind items at amazing bargains,” Erica says. “I loved that I could find a piece that may not have been perfect, but I could refinish it and make it my own. After that I started finding pieces on my own at stores or estate sales. I began adding them to the home one at a time. This house helped me find my style.” That style turned out to be a hip mish mash of modern flair and cottage shabby chic. The main walls of the two-story home are

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Opposite: Erica’s husband Kerry surprised her with this beautiful Europen-style table for their anniversary. Above: A corner of the liv- ing room flows seamlessly into the beautiful kitchen. Right: Texture is the name of the game in the dining room.

lathered in various shades of sophisticated gray and blue, which perfectly complement the ivory colored trim and bead board throughout the home. The finishing touch in nearly every room is a chandelier, each one different from the next, glittering throughout all the seasons. Erica is self-admittedly obsessed with chandeliers, and isn’t afraid to buy them in the worst of conditions. She recommends about $100-$150 dollars for a decent size chandelier in working condition. If she comes across a chandelier that doesn’t work, Erica rewires the piece (courtesy of her husband), switches up the paint, and ends up with a piece of art for every room imaginable. Literally. “I definitely have a chandelier in my pantry,” she laughs. “I figure, why not? Every room looks better with a chandelier!” Erica’s love for all things vintage and shabby chic was destined to spill over into her family. Her daughters Paige (12) and Olivia (9) reap the benefits of their mom’s exquisite taste in their uber-fashion- able bedrooms, and Erica’s husband Kerry has embraced his wife’s passion whole-heartedly. In fact, Erica’s favorite piece, a European style kitchen table, was an unexpected surprise from Kerry. Erica

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had seen the table at an antique store two and half hours from home and couldn’t fit the table in her car. By the next day, the table had sold. “I was totally and love of horses. Right: Olivia (9) is all girl in a pink-themed room. A large soffit over the windows adds character. Above: Paige (12) relaxes in style in her room, which showcases her many equestrian awards

Good Idea Have a lot of similar items to display? Find some thick, solid frames, fill them with chicken wire and proudly show them off.

bummed,” she remembers. “I wanted it to so badly. Then, a few days later I came home and there the table was, sitting in my kitchen. My husband bought it as a 13-year anniversary surprise. He totally gets me.” Besides her amazing family, Erica also gives credit to her friends, antique store owners, books, magazines and of course the Internet for helping her create this home. Pinterest is a tool that she uses daily to find thought starters or new design trends. Occasionally, though, Erica happens upon an idea that’s all her own. The nightstands in her bedroom, for example, are much

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Clockwise from top left: A variety of trees abound in the Rigdon home. The tree in the main living room hits all the right notes for this season: metallic, metallic and more metallic. An entry table in Erica’s home displays rustic and feminine elements with style. Chandeliers in every room are adorned with the holiday spirit. A candy dish in the kitchen makes candies easily accessible and cute. Paige’s tree glistens in the sunlight. The dining table is set for the season.

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more than they seem. Upon closer look, the stands are actually a large table that Erica thoughtfully sawed in half. She then attached each por- tion to either side of her bed, creating a completely unique and original nightstand solution. To look at Erica Rigdon’s home now, with every accessory per- fectly appointed and each chair distressed just right, it’s hard to believe there was a time when things weren’t so immaculate. But Erica reassures that everyone, including her, has to start somewhere. The key is just to begin. “It can be overwhelming. It has taken me seven years to get to this

point, and I’m still not done.” she says. “I spent a lot of time thoughtfully and purposefully buying things for this house. Sometimes I was wrong about things. But that’s the fun and magic of all of this.” Now the magic of the 2012 holiday season has arrived, and Erica’s home is officially dressed in the Christmas spirit. It takes nearly nine days and a lot of help from her favorite volunteers to get the house up to snuff, but for Erica, the effort is all worth it. “This is where my family is,” Erica says. “I’ll probably host my daugh- ters’ bridal showers and baby showers here someday. I feel like ... we’re here, we’re stuck. In a really, really good way.”

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s I was creating a list of helpful tips for this issue of VintageKC my 6-year-old granddaughter, Ella, kept com- ing in to ask me questions. Finally, a little exasperated, I asked her quite sharply, “What are you doing?” Being the good kindergarten citizen she is trying to be, she said “I’m just trying to incorporate all my senses Grandma!” She’s right. That’s what I would suggest: Keep all five senses in mind when decorating for the holidays. Sight. Give your front door curb appeal. Make friends and fam- ily feel welcome. Take a little time to do some general cleaning. Move a couple of pieces of furniture to the basement to make room for the season. Make seasonal decorations as simple as you like—glue beautiful old Christmas cards to an elegant ribbon —make a bow at the top to hang on the front door. Or make them as elaborate as you dare—incorporate old lawn chairs, trees, that old plastic Santa, or a sleigh on your front porch to create that vignette people can enjoy when stopping by. Don’t be afraid to entertain; you don’t want to waste an opportunity to share the wonderful mood and feeling you’ve cre- ated. Entertaining can be something as small as a cup of coffee and slice of that pumpkin bread you made from Grandma’s recipe book or a full blown get-together with food, music, lights—as big as you want to make it. Touch, smell and taste. Create a mood with holiday acces- sories whatever your style may be—vintage, traditional, modern or minimalist. And make it personal. Layer decorations, using everything from branches off the evergreens in your yard, pine- cones, nuts, herbs, fabrics, ornaments, homemade cookies, old toys (blocks, trains, ice-skates). Mix them as you would that big pot of stew on a cold December night. Hearing. Welcome sounds create beautiful holiday memories, whether it’s by singing Christmas carols, playing holiday music, or hearing the squeals of delight from children as they jump from their beds to open gifts. Record a family dinner conversa- tion and play it back during your party. And if you see a family at the movies later on Christmas Day still in their pajamas say, “Hi!” That’s our family—and that’s a tradition we use for incorporating our senses for the holidays! Deb Vogler has been creating her own brand of Comfort by De- sign for more than 15 years. She deals with all aspects of design, from budgeting, to floor plans (renovation or new construction), to furniture, to color at her full-scale design firm. Have a desigin question for Deb? Send it to erin@vintagekcmag.com. -Deb Help! I don’t know how to decorate for the holidays and company! A

Decking the halls is a family affair in the Rigdon home, and every surface gets the royal treatment.

Visit Erica at her vintage store Charm in Martin City that she operates with her friend Shannon Myers. Stop by every third Thursday, Friday and Saturday and find your next treasure! Kim Antisdel is a writer, interior designer and sales rep. She is also a com- plete klutz that can crank out a killer cartwheel on demand. Her favorite place to write is curled up on the couch with her weiner dog and two cats fighting for a spot on her lap.

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vintage fashion Mod WOrld When we started envisioning this 1960s-inspired photoshoot, we wondered, “What exactly did a ‘hard day’s night’ look like?” Musicians on the road, settling in to their hotel for the evening, their ladies at their sides. These are the cool kids. The rock stars. And of course the women they love. They’re in a mod, mod world.

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Below: On Evan: jacket, Moore’s, Arizona Trading Co., $15; turtleneck, H&M clearance $10; pants, model’s closet; shoes, no tag, Vintage Vogue, $38. On Nicholas: black jacket, Continental Styling by Chester Harris, Vintage Vogue, $28; tie, Battaglia of Milano for Halls Kansas City, estate sale, $1; shirt, pants, shoes, model’s closet. On Mat: Shirt, model’s closet; tie, thrift store, $0.50; pants, H&M, $24.95; shoes, model’s closet. On Jerad: Sweater, Campus, Arizona Trading Co., $9.50; shirt, model’s closet; tie, Woolf Bros, editor’s closet; pants, H&M, Arizona Trading Co., $16.50; shoes, French Shriner, Vintage Vogue, $38. Instruments clockwise from left: Gibson Les Paul Custom; C&C Custom drums (local); Rickenbacker 330; Fender Jazz Bass.

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Below: On Faith: Earrings, Movi Modern Vintage Mobile Bou- tique, $16; dress, Arizona Trading Company, $12.50; socks, Xhili- ration, Target clearance, $5; shoes, Promenaders, Vintage Vogue, $20. On Johanna: Scarf, Vintage Vogue, $6; earrings, estate sale, $0.50; nails, Sally Hanson, Salon Effects, Target clearance, $4.25; mustard ring, Target clearance, $5.58; dress, no tag, Pop! Vintage at 600 Central, $18; square bracelets, Old Navy, $7.95; zig-zag rings, Target clearance, $3.98; tights, Xhiliration, Target, $5; shoes, Nina comfort, Vintage Vogue, $28. Faith’s Look: $53.50

Johanna’s Look: $79.26

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Opposite page below: Navy and tan coat, no tag, Burlap, $47.50; white, navy, red purse (shown in opening photo), no tag, Pop! Vin- tage at 600 Central, $12; black peacoat, model’s closet; yellow plaid coat, Arthur Jay, available at Lily Wolfgang, $60; black purse, Woolf Bros., Vintage Vogue, $20; gray coat, no tag, estate sale, $5; black purse, no tag, Vintage Vogue, $20; gray coat, black collar, CalCraft by Cal Mfg. Co., Arizona Trading Co., $12.50; blue purse, no tag, Arizona Trading Co., $7; yellow coat, Betty Rose, Pop! Vintage at 600 Central, $32; navy trench, Turnstyles, $10. Left: Sunglasses, Vintage Vogue, $10 each.

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Nicholas’ Look: $29

Mat’s Look: $25.45

Arrica’s Look: $40.45

Scar lette’s Look: $75.58

Above: On Arrica: Earrings, estate sale, $0.50; ring, In Good Taste, $8; bracelet, Old Navy, $9.95; dress, Gay Gibson, Re-Runs Warehouse, $15; tights, Xhiliration, Target, $5; shoes, Thom McAn, Kansas City Auction Co. estate sale, $2. On Scarlette: necklace in hair, editor’s closet; ear- rings, estate sale, $0.50; ring, Target clearance, $5.58; dress, Harmony NY, Burlap at Good JuJu, $29.50; tights, Merona, Target, $12; shoes, Renzo Fontanelli Italian, Movi Modern Vintage Mobile Boutique, $28.

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Jerad’s Look: $64

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That’s Jai, he works at The Aladdin

Evan’s Look: $63

Photography: Layne Haley Photography Hair: Lotus Beauty, Shana Nicole Beauty Makeup: Ashley Nelson Studios, Kiahna (also nails on Johanna) Nails: Beaux Cheveux Styling: Erin Shipps, Mandy Miller, Calli Green Models: Johanna Maureen, Scarlette O’Shea, Faith Tyrell, Arrica Wright Musicians: Everyday/Everynight: Evan Ashby, Mat Shoare, Nicholas Stahl, Jerad Colton Tomasino Location: The Aladdin Hotel

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