Tag Archives: Prairie Village

Retro-Inspired Activity this Weekend – Synchronized Swimming Show in Prairie Village

I doubt it will look like this, but when I think of synchronized swimming I think of Esther Williams and those beautiful ladies with their cute little caps and 1940′s bathing suits. Regardless of the current synchronized swimming fashions, I … Continue reading

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Pick of the Week – Prairie Village Townhome

I was hired to photograph this Prairie Village townhome today, and I just had to come home and write about it. I was impressed with the location, layout, quality construction, and size. It definitely qualifies as a pick of the … Continue reading

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A 1954 Better Homes and Gardens Mid-Century Modern Magazine Spread; Our Local Prairie Village Modern Ranch Pick of the Week

I happened upon an edition of Better Homes and Gardens magazine from 1954, and inside was a story about a (modern) steel framed ranch home. The excitement was that, with the use of the steel supports, the interior could flow … Continue reading

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Pick of the Week – Colonial Williamsburg Architecture in Prairie Village

My Pick of the Week is a home in Fonticello Gardens, a subdivision located off 69th Street, just west of Roe Ave in Prairie Village. What an incredible little jewel in Prairie Village and greater Kansas City. While colonial style … Continue reading

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Pick of the Week – Mid Century Contemporary in Prairie Village

New mid-century ranch listing in Prairie Village with a cool contemporary look. Check out the photos and listing page. Nice kitchen renovation with an updated look, while remaining harmonious with its architectural style. (This property is listed in the local … Continue reading

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Dolce Bakery in Prairie Village is Yummy

A week ago I threw a baby shower, and place of cake, I purchased cupcakes from Dolce Baking Company in Prairie Village. I know, I should make them myself but I can’t! I have tried and failed on many occasions … Continue reading

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Pick of the Week- Dated but Fabulous

These homes are decor-challenged, but demonstrate what I mean when I say a home has great bones. One is a Drummond built ranch in Prairie Village, in an area with all mid-century modern ranches. (Drummond is a builder who built … Continue reading

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Pick of the Week – Mid-Century Modern

I saw this very stylish mid-century modern home yesterday in Prairie Village. There are a few tucked-away pockets of modern ranches in Prairie Village and Overland Park, and this home is located in one of them. It is located at … Continue reading

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Cape Cod Style homes

Cape Cod style residential architecture can be found all over the Kansas City area, but large concentrations of especially good examples can be found in Prairie Village, Fairway and Brookside, but most especially in Prairie Village. The photos above and … Continue reading

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Happy Friday

Not only is it the Friday, but it is Leap Day, and the Year of the Rat. Aren’t we lucky to have an extra day this year? I hope you are making the best of it… Anyway, I just wanted … Continue reading

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