Category Archives: Architecture & Design

Cool Find – Affordable, Cheerful Retro Gliders

As I was wondering through Lowe’s yesterday shopping for a decoy Owl to deter squirrels from eating my fresh and juicy tomatoes, I saw a cool retro glider. What a surprise to see such bright and cheerful retro outdoor furniture … Continue reading

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One of My Favorite Brookside Homes is for Sale

The listing states, “A home of uncommon presence and taste”, and this is no lie. This home is situated on a corner lot, with the home placed at an angle so that the front door faces the corner. It creates … Continue reading

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Homes of the Silver Screen Actresses

Bon Bon Atelier referenced an interesting pictorial today on their blog. The article from Architectural Digest gives a brief glimpse of 10 old Hollywood actresses inside their homes. Thanks, Bon Bon girls – I am loving the inspiring slideshows on … Continue reading

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Brookside's Meyer West Condominiums, aka the Chartreuse Goose?

Mister Snodgrass and I were on a walk in the neighborhood this afternoon, and we noticed that the venerable Meyer West Condominiums (aka the “Blue Goose”) located at 333 West Meyer Boulevard in Brookside could really benefit from a little … Continue reading

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The Pink Bathrooms of Brookside

Whether it is a tudor, craftsman, colonial, or cape cod, pink bathrooms are seemingly in almost every older home in Brookside. The architecture is not the common element, it is the era. Pink bathrooms were very common in homes built … Continue reading

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Pick of the Week – Prairie Style Craftsman Bungalow in Brookside

Wow, this house for sale in Brookside is stunning. Inside and out, the architecture, detail, and setting will just blow you away. I think it may have already sold and I am not surprised one bit. This is one of … Continue reading

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Old School Lighting Perfect for our Brookside & Historic Homes

Schoolhouse Electric is not only making exceptional lighting in Portland, they are making a statement with their commitment to environmentally responsible, American-made production practices. When browsing their site, be sure to peruse the section on production which details how their … Continue reading

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Pick of the Week: Stunning Modern Architecture For Sale in Westside Neighborhood

This has got to be the coolest property in Kansas City. It is a modern, mixed-use dwelling for sale in the eclectic Westside neighborhood downtown. It incorporates a large, 2-story home with a street-level commercial space and a separate apartment … Continue reading

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New in Brookside: Missouri Bank opens Brookside Branch in old Star Motors Building

Architect:                 Helix Contractor:              Haren Laughlin Artist:                       Scott Gobber, through the Art Thru Architecture program Why Brookside:       We want to be in neighborhoods that really care about relationship, partnership & community.  Brookside is that kind of neighborhood.  … Continue reading

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8 Cheap Tips to Freshen Up your House or Listing for Spring

I recently had to spruce up a listing to make it more updated and fresh for the spring market, and it was actually really fun. Here are some tips to help bring your house out of its winter hibernation. Change … Continue reading

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