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Publisher/Editor Erin Shipps erin@vintagekcmag.com Sales Director Erik Salmons erik@vintagekcmag.com Fashion Director/ Editorial Assistant Calli Green calli@vintagekcmag.com C ontributors Kim Antisdel Dustin Bates Jennifer Bertrand Michael Fry James Fry Kirsten Hudson Jamie Kaczmarczyk
ou might notice a little bit of a theme running through this issue. Okay, so it’s a big bit. While we’re putting together the spring issue, we’re smack dab in the middle of the post-hol- iday, dreary, cold, bleak bucket of suck that is Midwest win- ter. I know, I know, some of you like the cold. I, for one, literally cannot stand up on skiis or ice skates, so I dislike it. Sure, I like to build a snowman and drink hot drinks and look at the pretty white outside. Sure, last issue I talked about the re-connection that happens with my little family in winter—and that’s wonder- ful—but after a couple of months, my 1940s house starts closing in on me. So, can you blame us for dreaming up more ideas for the outdoors with the spring issue? We’re dying to get outside, to get our hands in the dirt, to feel the sun on parts of our body that haven’t been seen in ages ... like our arms. We’re ready for beau- tiful scenery to take our breath away instead of icy air. Let’s start with the garden guide. When we visited Steve and Brenda Wrischnik at Hoot Owl Hill last year (you’ll remember their awesome glamping tents), we were overtaken by the beauty that surrounded their property. So of course we had to show you. They have really taken ad- vantage of their space by not only maintaining a beautiful butterfly garden, but also a growing vegetable garden, vineyard and loads of other plant-filled beds that are just for fun. They host chickens, ducks, guinea hens and, as of last year, bees on their property. I hope you find some inspiration from their gardens. Next, the Fosters’ North Kansas City cottage is packed full of light and airy springy goodness. I’m in love with the stylish way they utilize every space in the small home. Our fashion section showcases the versatility of gold elements in your wardrobe. A spring night out on the town would be incomplete without metallics. We’re taking a bit of a walk down memory lane with Becky Budke’s gorgeous vintage engage- ment party that she threw for her son. Becky’s house was featured in our very first issue in the summer of 2012! I’m so thankful for this community and that you all stay in touch! And of course any issue would be incomplete without a host of DIY projects to keep you busy. This time we’re tackling wind chimes, outdoor instruments for the kids, and an upcycled garden- inspired tray. We’ve also got sound advice from our experts on attic spaces, mid-century chairs and exterior paint colors. Outdoor Love Y
Megan Kapple Audrey Kuether Abbie Marshall Amy McCarter Deborah Vogler
VintageKC volume 3, issue 4 is published quarterly by Vintage Media, LLC, in Kansas city, mo. Copyright 2015, Vintage media, LLC. All rights reserved. Repro- duction in part or in whole with- out written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. Printed in the U.S.A. P hotography Tiffany N. Cody, Smash Glam William and Jill DiMartino
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I hope you find a little—or big—bit of inspiration from this issue and get outside. Check out our little reader chal- lenge on page 39 and you might win $20 to Hobby Lobby. It’s just our way of saying thanks and hoping that you’re feeling encouraged to DIY!
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