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.

As I was browsing the internet today, I stumbled onto an incredible home design conversion. What started as a plain little post-war ranch house, was artfully transformed into an attractive Craftsman-style bungalow. Learn why I think this is the perfect renovation idea for homes in Kansas City’s older, inner-ring suburbs and neighborhoods.

My colleague will be listing a “time capsule,” mid-century ranch house on Memorial Day weekend. If you read my blog, you know I’m a sucker for original homes; it makes me feel like I’m stepping back in time. In this post, I’ve shared a few photos and details about this upcoming listing.

After much anticipation, the grand opening for Heirloom Bakery and Hearth in Brookside is this Mother’s Day weekend. As you’ll see from this photo set, the interior is truly stunning. I am just overcome at how beautiful it turned out.

I recently learned that one of the most common trees in our landscape, the Bradford Pear, is an invasive species. Surprised? Most people are. In this post, I explain why you should avoid planting Bradford Pears, and I offer some appropriate alternatives.

This recently listed Brookside home is something to behold. Built in 1936, most everything is original, but it doesn’t look worn. It has “pink potties” as I call them, and the neatest vintage kitchen with white steel cabinetry and incredible Belgian glass tile on the walls and ceiling. Take a look!

Each year, my office has a float in both the Brookside and Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day parades. We have so much fun doing it, but part of the fun is knowing we are helping others by participating in the Harvesters Food Drive. Once again this year, we’re raising money for Harvesters by selling tickets for a chance to win a children’s playhouse.

There are a few foods that I am really passionate about, and bacon is one of them. Today, I purchased a pound of house-cured bacon from The Sundry Market & Kitchen, and I must say, it was delicious. Unfortunately, I can’t share any with you, but care to see the pics?

Have you ever heard of a “time capsule” home? This original condition Tudor is a great example, and it’s my house of the week.

Soon, I will be listing a lovely home for sale in Roeland Park. While the owners are busy sprucing it up, I’ve been researching values and competitive properties.