My Year in Review – Life and Work in 2015

2015 was a very different year for me, but with change comes growth and I definitely grew as a business woman and a mother. In this post, I take a look back at 2015. I rarely look back or do yearly retrospectives, but I am so glad that I did. It is too easy to get lost in the minutiae of the day and forget your accomplishments.

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Staged, Styled, and Sold in Three Days

I am going to take a minute to brag a little bit. Today, a listing of mine sold for 100% of list price, and we received the offer within three days of listing the home online. I am especially proud because, in addition to my normal services, I also managed lighting renovations, chose colors and finishes, and then staged and styled the house.

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This Mid-Century Modern Home Near the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is My Pick of the Week

My pick of the week is one of a small group of mid-century modern homes located just across the street from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. I hope that some interesting buyer with a mid-mod obsession will come along and jazz it up. It could either go very retro Mad Men, or clean, crisp and contemporary. Check it out.

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I Was Featured in a Backyard Farming Article for Realtor Magazine

photo of lady feeding four chickens

I am delighted to share that I was featured in a recent issue of Realtor Magazine. The article, titled The Rise of the Backyard Farm, focuses on some of the challenges that real estate agents can face with the growing popularity of backyard chickens, beekeeping, and other small-scale agricultural activities. It was a fun interview, and I’m happy for the opportunity to bring awareness about urban agriculture to my peers.

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How to Make The Best Tomato Cages In Kansas City (or Anywhere Else)

Mister Snodgrass and I spent some quality time working on the garden recently, and the biggest priority was to make a few extra tomato cages. There is no way I will use the small store-bought cages; they are far too small to allow your tomatoes to reach their full potential. Here’s my quick guide on how to build the best tomato cages in Kansas City (or anywhere else).

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Symphony Designer Showhouse in Janssen Place Is This Week’s Pick

This week’s pick is a historic 1911 Colonial Revival mansion in Janssen Place, Hyde Park. Want to see it for yourself? It is currently being featured as the 42nd annual Symphony Designers’ Showhouse and is also for sale. In this post, I share my thoughts on the house, and offer links to buy tickets to the showhouse event.

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