A modern Overland Park revamp shows that black just might be the best neutral color

Don’t get us wrong, we love a white kitchen. They’re timeless, airy and they tend to make a space feel bigger. But, if done correctly, a black kitchen can make just as much of an impact. Black cabinets and accents can add an edgy, yet sophisticated and modern look to a space. The key to… Continue reading A modern Overland Park revamp shows that black just might be the best neutral color

On Facebook, don’t be vague about death

Illustration by Melanie Adlich

If you’ve had the misfortune of learning about someone who died abruptly and unexpectedly via social media, you may have been left with more questions than answers. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram facilitate the fast spread of information. But, by custom, the details of many deaths are left hazy—often in ways that can compound trauma. “A… Continue reading On Facebook, don’t be vague about death

From the editor: Why our July issue is a love letter to KC bars

Condor's Cove is named Kansas City's Bar of the Year/Photo by Caleb Condit & Rebecca Norden

For much of last year, I played a little parlor game. After you’re fully vaccinated, I’d ask anyone I chatted with, where’s the first place you’re going to go? My own answer to this question was always the same: I’m going to go to The Peanut, where I’m gonna sidle up to the bar for… Continue reading From the editor: Why our July issue is a love letter to KC bars