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…

As a little add-on to my story about the Modern, Mixed-Use Home for Sale in Kansas City’s Westside Neighborhood, I wanted to share some information about community-building neighborhood activities. Not…

Hey Kansas City, the Brookside Art Annual is being held this weekend, Friday through Sunday (April 30-May 2). The art fair is held under the tents at 63rd and Brookside…

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…

I occasionally volunteer for the Historic Kansas City Foundation‘s annual home tour (in the fall), so they keep me informed as to all of their events. This weekend, they are…

Thanks BlogKC for this post about a new documentary about the history of the decline and redevelopment of downtown Kansas City. I am glad to know about it, and I…

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…

Thanks TKC for this hot tip… Kansas City is hitting the big time with high end garage condos. What is a garage condo, you ask? Well, it is a condo…

The National Association of Realtors has waved their magic wand and declared this to be Nationwide Open House Weekend, in honor of Fair Housing Month. If you are a buyer…

I had the good fortune to attend opening day yesterday at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals lost to the Tigers 8-4, but it was still fun.  I do have some thoughts…