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Contents

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inspiration 10 VINTAGE SPACES Cowboy chic 22 VINTAGE FASHION Nautical summer

learn 06 DESIGN BOOK Outside living 08 BUY AND SELL Auctions do 28 RECIPES Popcorn & Coke 30 CRAFT Drawers 36 DUSTIN’S DIY Lawn games shop 38 MAKERS Lights on Main

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Editor Erin Shipps [email protected] Fashion/Marketing Director Calli Green [email protected] Ad Sales Melissa Galgan [email protected] Staff C ontributors Dustin Bates Jennifer Bertrand

Summer Buzz S

omething is different about this summer in Kansas City. As spring was turning and slowly warming its way into our lives, I could feel it. An energy. A buzz. Maybe it’s being in the midst of baseball season with

Stacey Billings Marni Carlson Samantha Collins Michael Fry James Fry Lauren Hedenkamp Kirsten Hudson Audrey Kuether Abbie Marshall Deborah Vogler

the 2015 World Series champs walking among us. Maybe it’s the excitement for all the new markets and events coming to KC, like Vintage Market Days and The Vintage Whites Market. Maybe it was the release of our first season of our old home renovation series “Home Remedy.” (Check out all the videos on our YouTube Channel goo.gl/MKP2oo.) It’s the weirdest thing to see something that existed in your head become reality and to watch how the world around you responds. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for watching and supporting this fun little

thing we did! We’re on the lookout for our season two house, so stay tuned! But back to the buzz ... do you guys feel it, too? Living in Kansas City over the past few years is like having a little secret, something you think is really, really great, and then you decide to share it with people and watch as they also start to see how great your secret is. We’re attracting attention. What I hope people see about Kansas City—about us—is that we’re down to earth. That we’re hard working. That we’re makers, dreamers, believers. That we don’t fear failure and we’re not afraid to try. That we’re always pushing harder to better ourselves and situations, yet perfectly content to wake up in this beautiful part of the world. I inherited a mature garden with my new (old) house and I can tell you, with the flowers this land produces, we could put up a fight for the most unexpectedly beautiful part of this country—not that we’d want to fight, we’re a peaceful people you know. I hope that as people take more notice of what we’re doing in this city that you step up to the challenge and show everyone why it’s ultimately the residents that make a city great. Be kind, and be useful. Whatever this buzz is—it could be my head spinning from our entire office being stacked un- der plastic in the basement of The Bauer in the Crossroads awaiting our new office space there— it’s fun and I hope it sticks around for a while. P.S. Come see us in our new space at The Bauer for open houses on First Fridays where we’ll have food and stuff, and maybe buy some vintage clothes, accessories, and other fun items from us—more info to come!

VINTAGEKC VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY VINTAGE MEDIA, LLC, IN KANSAS CITY, MO. COPYRIGHT 2016, VINTAGE MEDIA, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRODUCTION IN PART OR IN WHOLE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. Publisher Bruce Rodgers [email protected] P hotography Nicole Bissey Jill DiMartino Sarah Terranova

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VKC: What makes your market unique? Jana: This is what we try hard to be—unique. We are always brainstorming ways to stand out, and I think we've done that both in atmosphere and in entertainment. We always put on a vintage fashion show and provide entertainment for kids and have brought in high profile musical acts and special guests likeThe Pioneer Woman for our first Kansas City show. We want every- one to feel welcome and have a good time! VKC: What do you love about vintage and handmade items and this community? Jana: We're a tough, laid back, fun and creative bunch!! It always amazes me how creative and hardworking people in this industry are. Re- purposing and building and finding ... it's not easy work either! It's not often a huge money making industry, but everyone I've met who is a vendor or a shop owner, they're so full of Jana: We have a strong online community (more than 370,000 now) that we like to consult before making big decisions (haha!). We knew that we wanted to expand, but where? Vanessa and I asked our online community and the overwhelm- ing answer was Kansas City! I'll admit, I was skep- passion and it's inspiring! VKC: Why Kansas City?

VKC: Where are you from? Jana: Vanessa and I grew up in North Idaho. VKC: Why a vintage market? Jana: Vanessa and I wanted to create an outlet where we could sell furniture that we repurposed and built, and rather than go the route of an antique store, we decided to start a little monthly sale in her garage! Five other vendors joined us for the first one, and we knew after we saw the line formmonth after month that there would be a huge demand for it! We outgrew her garage that first year (even got some threats from the fire marshall for blocking the road!) and moved to a field down the street for our second year! VKC: How do you select vendors? Jana: We carefully select vendors based on the quality of their merchandise and how they pres- ent it. We want people to be inspired by a booth, and our vendors come up with some really unique displays! VKC: Where are your vendors from? Jana: We have vendors from all over! We try hard to bring fresh vendors in from out of state and to make sure that the local favor- ites are there as well. Our markets provide a unique shopping experience with the variety of vendors we get!

tical never having been to KC. We took a scouting trip out last September, and fell in LOVE!! Kansas City is such a charming place with all the antiques and good food you could want! We are honored to be bringing VintageWhites to KC! VKC: What led you to theWest Bottoms? Jana: We went to the West Bottoms on the recommendation of our online friends. We were not there on a First Friday weekend, so we didn't get to explore much. We literally ran into one of the people who owns the venues in the West Bottoms, and he told us we should have a market on the 12th Street bridge! It was totally meant to be, and we cannot wait! VKC: What do you hope to accomplish in KC? Jana: We hope to bring something unique and fun to Kansas City. We want people to look forward to us coming every single year, and we also want our event to bring awareness to all of the amazing talent of the vendors from both in and out of state! What you need to know: • The Pioneer Woman will be there on Friday only doing a meet and greet • There will be different activities on Saturday • Beer gardens on Friday • Tickets available online: universe.com/vwmkc

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Happy Outdoors

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By Jennifer Bertrand

5 simple rules for making your outdoor spaces more livable and lively this summer

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oo often Pinterest allows us to set goals that are beautiful but not always realistic. So as you focus on your outdoor projects, I want you to instead start the project with a dose of reality. Not sad, hopeless reality. Instead, reality that makes your life easier and better! What can I do without adding stress to my life? What will make our outdoor living fun? How can I upcycle current elements and turn them into something new? Here are some tips to help get you started! Decide what tone you want to create For me personally, I wanted to have a more modern, clean line with vintage elements like tu- lip chairs I found on Craigslist. Two older square chairs were given to me from an old Plaza house. But decide—are you going for kooky and happy, carefree and casual, modern and clean—it’s all about what floats your boat. Sometimes my design concept is called “a project I can actually complete!” Remember, less can be more Often people who love and adore vintage elements have an ability to see beauty in every- thing. “Oh, I could turn that into ...” “Hmmmm, I could paint that and do ...” I like to say it is a fun illness. However, in terms of design, the bigger aesthetic impact is by having fewer, larger elements. Create zones in your outdoor spaces Think to yourself, how do I want to use each area of the deck or backyard ? For us, we have two hangout areas with tables. One is more casual and one is a more formal area with a view of the lake. I laugh though, because the casual area with no view is where we always sit and hangout. 2 3 1

Planters With planters, I find a lot of people play it too small. Lots of little pots and plants can be texturally amazing, but visually can make the eyeballs long for a spot with nothing shoved into the crevice. If you currently have small pots and you don’t want to go buy something different, remember to play with heights. Find a table you can paint to raise it up to a more dramatic level. And if you are going to paint a table, remember to prime it and paint with outdoor paint; or, if you use indoor paint, then use an outdoor polyurethane. Outdoor curtains I created curtain rods out of piping and had it cut to size at the store that rhymes with Moe’s. Then I used metal primer and Amy Howard’s “Golden Egg” spray paint that I got at Restora- tion Emporium. By using rings and clips I can just have simple rectangle outdoor curtain panels made. I am doing it in baby steps due to cost and I wanted the fabric panels to be the last softening element I add, so I am still deciding on what pattern or color I will bust out! Finally, have fun! Put blinders on to what friends, family and neighbors are doing and just do what makes you happy! Because no matter what ... that is always the right answer! Huge hugs and happy designing to all of you! ^ 4 5

Jennifer Bertrand is the winner of HGTV’s show

“Design Star” season three and cohost of “Real Life Design” on cravingtalkradio.com. She resides in Weath- erby Lake, MO, with her lovely English husband, Chris, and her happy son, Winston. She has big plans in life to conquer the design world … again. Email pics and questions to Jennifer [email protected] Blog thereinventionofjenniferbertrand.com Instagram hgtvdesignstarjenniferbertrand Facebook Jennifer Oldham Bertrand Twitter jblovesdesign

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The 411 on auction houses and when you might want to take that rare item this route By Michael and James Fry Auction House Confidential

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LOCAL MOM & POP AUCTION HOUSES There are a dozen or more small, local auctioneers in and around Kansas City. These type of auctioneers typically do not have a dollar threshold for what they sell and they will handle whole estates from screwdrivers to sofas. A small, local auctioneer is usually the best option for rural estates, small or partial estates, or lots with individual items rang- ing in value up to several hundred dollars. They are great at getting the items sold, but if attendance or interest is low, items can sell in- expensively. As a re-seller, these local auctions can be a great place to pick up deals. LOCAL, HIGH-END AUCTION HOUSES While still local, and primarily selling items from the city in which they are based, these auction houses are much more choosy about the items they handle. They will accept notable collections or individual items of higher value and interest. While many of

competitive nature of bidding. In the heat of the moment it is so easy for buyers to overpay for an item. The second factor in an auction’s favor is that there is no limit to what an item can be bid up to. Last year an original Thomas Hart Benton painting with an auction estimate of $200,000 to 400,000 sold at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers for $1,052,500. Had it operated like an estate sale with a set starting price of $400,000 the seller would have missed out on $652,500 in value. Auction houses are continually set- ting new records for notable pieces and are a driving force for defining what the market considers an item’s value to be. Not all auction houses are created equal. For the sake of simplification we will break the world of auction houses into four categories:

ven though our crew here at Brown Button lives and breathes estate sales, we love auctions and we work with auction houses

often as both buyer and seller. We believe that auctions can be a great format for selling, and for some items, the only smart option. Auction houses are established companies that will take your items in on consignment, include them in an upcoming auction (either in person, online, or a combination) and sell them for you. The auction house keeps a negotiated percentage of the sale as their commission. In addition to charging you, auction houses will usually charge the buyer a percentage of the sale on top of the purchase price, called a buyer’s premium. It is important to know the buyer’s premium for an auction house if you are considering selling with them. A lower premium, say under 15 percent, is easier for buyers to forget about when bidding. A higher premium, such as 20 percent, has a greater chance of being mentally factored into a buyer’s bid result- ing in a lower bid. Not to say that buyer’s premiums are bad, it’s just crucial that you fully understand how the system works.

these auction houses handle full estates, they will typically only work with those that include original art, designer or antique furniture, fine jewelry, and antiques. Items valued in the high hundreds to tens of thousands

Two factors really make auctions interesting to sellers. The first is the excitement of the auction and

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In the last year we sent a few pieces of Victorian jewelry to Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago, a Maison Charles 1950s French cocktail table to Rago in New Jersey, and most notably, two original Gary Larson Far Side car- toons to Heritage that sold for $27,000. Auctions are an integral part of the re-sell market. Whether you have a rural estate or a long lost Benton, an auction might be a good

a distant third, Heritage Auctions. Sotheby’s and Christie’s conduct auc- tion sales in excess of $5 billion dollars per year each and are the most exclusive in terms of what they will accept. They spe- cialize in significant works of art and it is common for them to sell pieces in the multiple millions. We know of an estate sale com- pany that couldn’t even get a return email from Chris- tie’s for a vase valued at over

can be a good fit for these houses. Two great local high end auction houses in Kansas City are KC Auction Co, and Dirk Soulis Auctions. Both companies have a sterling reputation in the KC market and we have enjoyed working with them in the past. NOTABLE, REGIONAL AUCTION HOUSES Often with storied histories, these regional powerhouses will sell between $15 and $100 million in goods each year. Over time many have become known as specialists in certain areas like Wright in Chicago for notable 20th century design (wright20.com), Neal’s in New Orleans for pottery (nealauction. com), and Rago in New Jersey for arts and crafts (ragoarts.com). If you have a notable piece, it is worth spending time looking for an auction house that focuses on that type of item and has the right buyers. These auction houses usually accept items valued at several thousand dollars and up. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL AUCTION HOUSES The giants of the auction house world include both Sotheby’s, and Christie’s and at

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$10,000. Heritage, with total auctions around the $1 billion per year mark, is best known for selling coins, comics, and website domains. While less choosy than its New York brethren, Heritage still has a threshold of $1,000 per item with a minimum lot size of $3,000. We occasionally have notable items in our sales that can’t realize their market value in an estate sale format. On the client’s behalf we will broker these items to a regional or national auction house where they can get the attention, buyers, and price that they deserve.

Michael and James Fry are brothers and the owners of Brown Button Estate Sales.

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Filmmaker, professor, musician, collector ... Benjamin Meade’s Kansas City home is as eclectic as his soul

here stands an unassuming red brick house on Charlotte Street in Kansas City, MO, and while it may look simple on the outside, the inside tells a very different tale. A small, iron gurney from the 1800s that once carried deceased children sits to the side of the fireplace. A 90-year-old Czecho- slovakian bass is perched on a stand on the other side. Cowboy hats hang in the foyer next to country western framed prints. American Indian medicine bags made from fox pelts—containing human teeth, hair and beads “to give you a little power”—adorn the walls. Dr. Benjamin Meade calls it “cowboy chic.” t

Words SAMANTHA COLLINS Photos JILL DIMARTINO

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This page: Benjamin Meade’s dining room features a handcrafted dining table, mismatched chairs, original art and a near-life- size wooden horse. Beautiful original floors lead into a cozy living room. Opposite page: When remodeling the kitchen, Ben stayed true to the look and feel of the old house. The floors are painted, knicks, dents, scrapes and all. Cabinets fit where they will. New old-style Big Chill appliances and a farmhouse sink complete the eclectic aesthetic of the bright and colorful space.

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from a home he lived in during his high school days in the 1970s. When he first saw the house, he said it was livable, but needed at little TLC. He spent 18 months and worked with numerous talented people from across the KC area to help create a home that fit his unique collections and personality. “It was kind of a runaway train for almost two years,” Ben said. “I asked myself, ‘have I lost my mind?’”

“Everything in this house has a story,” Ben said. “I could spend hours talking about this house and what it holds.” Meade bought and started working on the 1905 brick house more than four years ago when he decided life in suburbia wasn’t for him anymore. He sold his beige, cookie-cutter Lenexa house to live in the River Market. However, deciding that he was just a bit too old for that area, he made another move to a place that was just four houses down

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On the first floor of the house, Ben sanded the old, dried-out wood floors and refinished them. However, no one would have guessed it. The floors are battered, scratched and even discolored in some areas. He wanted the squeaky, creaky floors to appear worn—similar to flooring he saw in an old Arkansas church. He said his contractors brought chains and beat the floors until they were just right before staining them. Walking into the living room, it’s hard to know where to start look- ing. Artwork hangs on the wall that is made of medical gauze, bed springs or paper. Meade and two of his friends create what he calls “junk art” that he shows off throughout the house—like a coat hanger

The living room displays many of Ben’s favorite pieces: a 90-year-old Czechoslovakian bass, a photo of his Native American grandfather as an infant, and his grandfather’s canoe dating to the mid-1800s.

made from the piano keys of an organ. White, glass shelving next catches the eye. Inside holds an intriguing collection of items includ- ing apple head dolls (cloth dolls with dried apples as heads) with Ben’s grandmother’s hair sewn on top. He said he often finds his collections in salvage shops or garage sales. If he likes it, he buys it. “It’s to the point that if I died, I don’t know what I’m going to do with all of my stuff,” Ben said.

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Opposite page: A signed Thomas Hart Benton piece hangs above the bed in the master bedroom. Just off the master, salvaged doors lead into another room that Ben transformed into a closet/sitting room. A salvaged piece of an old home hangs in the hallway between the master bedroom and bathrooms. Ben made space for two bathrooms upstairs: One industrial for himself (this page) and one with a relaxing bathtub for his wife (opposite page).

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his summer’s house feature is full of amazing heirlooms and eclectic finds. You might T Q: Help! I love too many things! How do I make eclectic not look like a big ol’ mess? ^ designing with deb describe a particular art movement. The original idea was simple and described as “to combine elements or particular styles from different time periods and different origins within a single project,” which is still a perfect description of what we like to call eclectic design today. Mixing that many features and a huge variety of styles was not in- tended to create chaos. As a matter of fact, it was just the opposite: to create harmony, one of the key elements of interior design. Now, as heavy as all that sounds (and the fact that it does take a little effort and creativity so your home doesn’t look like a garage sale gone wrong), no matter what your personal style is, try adding a touch of eclectic and see how much fun it can be! A few tips in creating an eclectic look and feel in your home: P The key is to make it look like it’s on purpose. P Opposites attract. Contrast is good. This is not a time when you want things to be almost alike because rather than creating an intentional contrast, it could look more like a miss. This is definitely when you want to play up differences. P It’s good to think about balance. In creating balance here you want to mix it up—don’t stick all your vintage pieces together, all your modern pieces together, etc.— place them amongst each other. P Since vastly different objects (furniture, lighting, accessories) make a bold statement, keep a couple of neutral colors running through your design. And remem- ber neutrals aren’t always white or beige. Try a cool blue, gray or even the right shade of green. P Most importantly, you can always back up and try again —editing can be your friend, and maybe never more than when pulling this style together. Fewer pieces can sometimes make a bigger statement. I like to think that adding a touch of eclectic in a home is simply add- ing a touch of who is living there ... this is one time you do want to make it personal! ^ Deb Vogler has been creating her own brand of Comfort by Design 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 designing question for Deb? Send it to [email protected]. be wondering how you, too, can achieve the balance and beauty of Ben Meade’s happenstance style. I’m going to start off with a very serious sounding explanation for what is usually thought of as the least seri- ous and most effortless appearance in interior design choices: Eclectic. Eclecticism started out as a way to

On top of the white cabinet lies a countless number of vintage cameras and projectors. Among the collection sits a 1942 green moving picture camera with a hand crank—the exact camera that CBS used during the invasion of Nor- mandy at the end World War II. Ben, who was once a stock broker and college professor, is now an independent film- maker who creates feature films and documentaries. He’s also done a bit of stunt work like horse-to-horse tricks and falling through walls and glass. “It hurt a lot,” Ben said. “I had a lot more piss and vinegar in me back then.” In the corner of the living room stands a curved, wooden set of shelves. It’s Ben’s favorite possession and it isn’t an ordinary piece of furniture. It was made out of wood from his grandfather’s canoe dating back to the mid-1800s. His mater- nal grandparents were full-blooded Potawatomi Indian and he pays homage to his American Indian roots throughout the house. A black and white photo of his grandfather as a child dressed in traditional garments hangs on the wall in the living room, along with child-sized beaded shoes in the hallway. “A lot of what I have in the house is based on its folklore,” Ben said. “I try to respect it as much as I can.” The Potawatomi were originally from southern Canada. They never had long hair nor wore traditional headdresses. They were light-skinned and had curved, pointed noses—the same nose as Ben. The tribe was relocated from the North to the Midwest during the mid-1800s and was integrated into the Plain Indians, which included multiple different tribes. His

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Bright, shiny turquoise (Ben’s favorite color) floors lead up to the third level of the house. At the top there is a small office setup, a movie viewing room, and a bedroom where his granddaughters sleep over. Giant movie posters and antique furniture com- plete the fun and funky spaces.

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grandparents’ families landed in Tulsa, OK. After the voyage south, his grandfather’s parents both died of tuberculosis. This caused his grand- father and two great-uncles, who were all still children at the time, to be sold as slaves to the highest bidder. Ben said he has tin photographs of his grandfather and great uncles tied up during the auctions. Sadly, the brothers never saw each other again. Homer, Ben’s grandfather, had luck on his side that day and was sold to a family in Clinton, MO. The family adopted him as their son and he worked alongside their three other kids. Down the road from his grandfather was another Potawatomi girl Edith, and her sister Pearl. As they grew, Homer and Edith grew fancy of one another, and well, the rest is history. Ben is now the last living relative and inherited all of his family’s American Indian heirlooms that are scattered throughout the house. Moving into the dining room, an almost life-sized wooden horse that Ben bought from two men out of the back of their pickup truck in KC takes up a good portion of the room. A few guitars lie on the floor. Ben said he owns 117 guitars and thousands of music records and albums. The kitchen remains as simple as it would have been when the house was built. On the ceiling dangles the original light fixtures from the old Russell Stover’s factory that he bought in an auction for only $8 apiece. Upstairs to the second floor, to the left is a large sewing room for his wife, Deborah, with beautiful beaded garments. And down the hall, Ben made two bathrooms—one “man-cave” bathroom for himself, along with a more feminine, elegant bathroom for his wife. In the master bedroom, above the bed hangs a signed Thomas Hart Benton piece. The spacious entryway in Ben’s house makes a statement with Native American artifacts, painted banister, cowboy hats, a salvaged door and William Morris wallpaper.

Ben said Benton stayed in the house years ago for seven months while he was living in Kansas City after his own house had some fire damage. Connected to the master room is a bedroom-sized study and dressing room. It also houses more than 88 pairs of cowboys boots that Ben has collected second-hand. Staying true to his unique taste in flooring, the stairs going up to the third floor are a shiny, bright teal. The entire top level has a completely different sense of style compared to the rest of the house. Ben’s grand- daughters’ room is bright and airy—just perfect for a little girl. In an- other room is a big screen television with two scooped chairs that Ben found in a dumpster and had revitalized next to vintage movie posters. There’s a desk made out of an old Eighties exercise bike with the wheel and all. Ben said he still trying to figure out the space, but it’s a work in progress. Overall, Ben said he’s content with the outcome of the house. The house allowed him to have a space for his collections. He said he would not have been able to do it without the designers of American Hatfield and a host of craftsmen and local artists who helped him in the comple- tion of the house. “I either needed to change the house, or change myself,” he said. “I decided to change the house and I had a lot of help along the way.”

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Samantha Collins is a freelance writer and editor in Kansas City. She’s a recent University of Kansas journalism graduate (go Jayhawks!) who can be found buried in a good book, traveling the country, and even world, or wandering around Kansas City.

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Anchors aweigh hether it’s a beach vacation or a day at the lake, summer heat naturally draws us to the water. We pulled some of our favorite pieces from Re-Runs Vintage and our estate sale endeavors to put together some structured yet comfy looks perfect for watching the waves? To get this look, try high waisted vintage shorts, a red, white and blue pallette, and tops that welcome the breeze off the water. w

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setting can quickly transform a glamper into a 1950s diner. This 1971 Swiss Colony glamper, has been converted simply through vintage red dishes, utensils and Coca-Cola glassware.

glamping, or at home. These are two fabulous vintage-inspired recipes to amp up a slow summer afternoon! The recipes for Marshmallow Popcorn and a Chocolate Coke combined with a bold table

ooking to feel outdoorsy but maintain a level of glamour in your life this summer? Change up the

traditional camping plans and go glamping! Here’s how to elevate a summer snack while

7. Add marshmallows to the mixture, stirring frequently. 8. Once fully combined, drizzle marshmallow mixture over the popcorn in large bowl and mix the popcorn to be fully covered by topping.

Marshmallow Popcorn Ingredients (serves 4):

4 Small scoops of popcorn kernels (or one bag of popcorn for the microwave) 1 spoonful coconut oil 5 large handfuls mini marshmallows

Cooking Utensils: Popcorn Maker (or microwave) Saucepan Large Bowl

1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. butter

Step - By - Step Instructions: 1. Turn burner on medium heat under popcorn maker. 2. Add coconut oil and popcorn kernels to popcorn maker. 3. Shut lid and continuously turn handle until all kernels have popped. (You may skip this step entirely and pop a bag of popcorn in the microwave.) 4. Transfer popped popcorn to large bowl. 5. Remove popcorn maker from burner and set saucepan over medium heat. 6. Melt butter in saucepan and add sugar. Stir until combined.

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(Cooking Note: The glamper must be connected to gas and power to complete the recipes.)

Chocolate Coke Ingredients (serves 8):

3/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. cocoa 1 c. water Dash of salt 1/2 t. vanilla

Cooking Utensils: 8 glass bottled Cokes Ice

Step - By - Step Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to small saucepan. 2. Bring to a boil for about one minute, stirring frequently. 3. Let syrup cool in saucepan about 5 minutes. 4.  Add crushed ice to glasses 5.  Once syrup is cool, add 2 T. over the ice (or more according to the level of chocolate addiction your guests have). 6. Pour Coke over chocolate and ice, add whipped cream for garnish if desired.

The Gourmet Glamping team, Lauren Hedenkamp and Sarah Terranova, became fast friends in Italy when they met studying in the same art and photo program. Their mutual love of art and food is captured by Sarah’s food photography background and Lauren’s styling (with her love of all things vintage, including her glamper, Ellie – used for event rental and soon to be pop up shop for The Royal Relic). All utensils and cooking ware provided by The Royal Relic.

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do ^ craft

Our creative people take on the trend of the season Upcycled Drawers

I upcycled an old kitchen drawer into a unique vintage-modern coffee table in only a few easy steps, using minimal supplies. The whole project cost me $15, and it turned out better than I expected. See the complete tutorial on my blog (link below). Audrey, Oh So Lovely ohsolovelyblog.com

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Using drawers from a treadle style sewing machine, I applied a dark stain, and then saw tooth hangers on the back of each drawer. They’re the perfect size for wine bottles! Hang the drawers in any number and any configuration that suits your space. Marni, Thistle kcthistle.net H

Follow @vintagekc on Pinterest for more crafting inspiration. Everything from offices to kitchens, from weddings to fashion, from lights to do-it-yourself projects. For these and other old photo ideas, visit pinterest.com/vintagekc/drawers.

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I have had these drawers and legs lying around just waiting for the

perfect project. They had been part of other pieces that I had picked up off the side of the road at one point or another knowing one day they would be the perfect addition to something! The legs were cut off an old nightstand, which was beyond repair, and the drawers had once belonged to a desk. I gathered a few other supplies: paint, leg brackets, a sanding block, wood glue and an indoor/outdoor sealant and began my project. After deciding on placement of the layering of the drawers I used wood glue to attach them to each other. I measured to determine the height for the front and back legs and then cut to fit. I attached leg brackets to the drawers where the legs would go and screwed the legs into the brackets. Then I sanded and painted the draw- ers and legs, and distressed and sprayed with an indoor/ outdoor sealant. You’re gorgeous new drawer planter is now ready for your favorite flowers! Stacey, Spangles & Forks facebook.com/spanglesforks

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Transform an old drawer into a fancy wine rack with just a few DIY updates. I wanted to give my drawer a rustic look, so I started by swiping on a soft layer

of Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in linen. I kept the paint light so the wood would peek through. Next, I cut four boards to fit inside the drawer vertically and adhered them using wood glue. The boards also got a light layer of paint before I attached them. If you’re recreating this project, you may need more or fewer boards depending on the size of your drawer. I “measured” by laying wine bottles side-by-side in the drawer to see how many would fit. The final step was to drill two holes in the top of the drawer. Cut a piece of rope to your desired length, thread it through the holes and secure the rope by tying each of the ends in a tight knot. Add your wine bottles (or a bottle of whiskey if you accidentally opened the fifth bottle of wine like me) and your wine rack is complete. Kirsten, Red Leaf Style redleafstyle.com

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I love industrial style. But sometimes find- ing that perfect rustic box to transform into a nightstand or side table can be hard. So why not turn a traditional, left-over kitchen drawer into some- thing industrial-looking? Just turn the traditional drawer face down, add some industrial casters and play up the raw wood from the inside of the drawer. I bought four

casters from Habitat Kansas City ReStore for $0.25 each, drilled holes into the side panels and inserted the wheels. Then I decked it out with sewing patterns and some of my favorite accessories. I love using a storage element to store new items in a different way. Not bad for a $1 project! G Calli, fashion director VintageKC Magazine

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I decided to recycle two old drawers from a small nightstand

into wall cub- bies for a kid’s bathroom. It’s a fairly simple and fun project to create easily accessible

storage for those items your kids use every day. Drawer wall cubbies can be made to use for storage of all kinds of things, even outside the bathroom. 1. Take the back panels off the drawers carefully as not to damage. 2. Decide how deep you want your mounted drawer to be and then cut the excess off (I used a hand saw to make it fast and simple.). 3. Then, re-attaach the back panels to each drawer; this may require some wood glue and clamps. Let dry. 4. Choose a color of your choice and paint all sides of the drawer, inside and out. You can brush paint on and then use a top coat to seal and protect from moisture, or use a high gloss spray paint. Your draw- ers may require some light sanding before painting depending on the original surface material. 5. Add some new knobs and then drill holes in the back panels of each drawer—one to each end and centered—so you can anchor the draw- ers to the wall. 6. Finally, I added three eyelet hooks to the bottom of the drawers to attach three cups for extra storage of small things like hair bands. 7. Mount the drawers to the wall using anchors and screws, then hang the cups on the bottom off the eyelet hooks. Now you have a fun way to store all those bathroom necessities and help keep your kiddos organized! Abbie, The Marshall Made Co. marshallmade.co

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Have fun in the sun this summer with larger-than-life backyard games! Lawn Games do ^ dustin’s diy By Dustin Bates

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abitat Kansas City ReStore often has piles of leftover scrap wood lying around. We like to get creative with these pieces that might otherwise end up in a landfill if not for our friends at the ReStore. To make your own lawn games, simply cut wood to size and sand any rough edges. Then, you can paint them or leave them bare and give them a good torching. For the dice, place quarters where you’d like the dots and then just use a blow torch around them. Throw on a coat of polyurethane and you’re all set. Whether you topple the tower (just watch out for your toes when all that wood falls), or roll the dice (Try Yahtzee!), supersized games are tons of fun in the summer sun! For more yard game ideas and outdoor inspiration in general, head over to our Pinterest board: pinterest.com/vintagekc/outdoor.

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Dustin’s DIY is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity Kansas City ReStore.

Dustin Bates started Varsity Construction after graduating college in 2005. He builds new construction and remodels homes. He also builds small furniture pieces in his spare time. Connect with him at facebook.com/varsityconstllc.

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shop ^ makers Lights On Mason

VKC: Why did you start your business? Larry: Seventeen years ago we started a memorial scholarship fund at Archbishop O’Hara High School in memory of our son, Tyler, who passed away in 1998. It is intended for kids that really work hard and need the money for college. To date we have helped 16 kids go to college with some funds applied to their college tuition. We always try to find a family or student with special needs and a GPA un- der 3.0 when possible. Tyler had to work very hard to keep up at OHS and we look for that in the students we interview each year. VKC: Where do you find your materials? Larry: I find items to repurpose from estate sales, flea markets, antique malls and much I buy off eBay. VKC: What inspires you? Larry: Of course the memory of Tyler, and his boundless love for his brother and sister is my first inspiration. Tyler loved his time at OHS— it was his second home. He felt very loved and accepted there. We embrace supporting what OHS has always repre- Part steam punk, part industrial, all unique and all for charity

cess of the booth. I often buy items 4-6 months before I am inspired with how to use them. For most proj-

ects it’s a combination of five-10 individual items combined to make one finished piece. It drives my wife Teresa a bit crazy; she

often reminds me of all the inventory I have in my work shop. She pretty much designs the booth space monthly and works her tail off to help make it all come together. I could not pull it all off without her. VKC: What do you love about Kansas City? Larry: Its so affordable and friendly. I have lived in the KC area my entire life. It’s great to be a part of the West Bottoms. With the great support of the folks at Bella Patina, I feel truly blessed

to able to raise the money for Tyler’s Memo- rial Scholarship Fund. At the same time I am discover- ing a lot about myself and the creativity that was hidden inside for 60 plus years. For more in- formation, visit facebook.com/ lightsonmason.

sented in education of the youth of Kansas City. My creative inspiration comes frommany diverse areas. It’s kind of strange for me to actually do something people who struggles with drawing stick people. But I can see an object and, thinking outside the box, I can often create one-of- a-kind pieces. Many times our friends inspire me to build pieces and in turn they feel a part of the suc- considered a form of art. I am one of those

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See more Lights on Mason, supporting the Tyler Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund, at Bella Patina in the West Bottoms.

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