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We couldn’t have asked for better weather for the first weekend of our tour in Mills Farm! If you didn’t get a chance to go, no worries. Tour the homes this week, September 15-18, open from noon-6 p.m. daily. Tickets are $12 in advance at Hen House or $15 at the door. (Check in and buy tickets at Willis Constructions’ home.)
Enjoy a few pictures from the weekend. See you at the homes!
Tags: Boulevard of Dreams, Design and Decorating, fox 4 love fund, Homes Tour, KCH&G, mills farm, starr homes, trends, willis construction
With the talented team of Starr Homes, EL-J Originals and Jan Burket Interior Design, this 4,600-square-foot home will be something to talk about on tour. Using natural wood, stone and slate (the inspiration for the color palette), this home will ooze casual elegance, with a Colorado flair.
Wanna see the finished product? You don’t have to wait much longer — buy a ticket and visit us on the tour!
♦ The homes will be open from noon-6 p.m. during the tour. Ticket price is $12 and can be purchased at any Hen House location; $15 at the door. One-hundred percent of ticket proceeds benefits the Fox 4 Love Fund for Children.
If you’re interested in volunteering at one of the fabulous homes during the tour, contact Cheryl Cartner, Love Fund League President, at cartnerc@aol.com.
Tags: Boulevard of Dreams, charity, Design and Decorating, EL-J Originals, Fox 4 Love Fund for Children, Homes Tour, Jan Burket, mills farm, new home construction, starr homes
Bob and Patrick Willis, the father-and-son team of Willis Custom Homes — and their extensive list of subcontractors — are working around the clock to get this under-construction home tour-ready for our 2011 Boulevard of Dreams Homes Tour. With floor plans and design elements provided by John Mackaman with Elswood Smith Carlson Architects and accessories from the new homeowners, this home is sure to be a stunner in Mills Farm.
Here’s a sneak peek at some details you’ll find inside:
Want to see more? You’ll have to buy a ticket for the tour on September 9-11, 15-18. The homes will be open from noon-6 p.m. during the tour. Ticket price is $12 and can be purchased at any Hen House location; $15 at the door. One-hundred percent of ticket proceeds benefits the Fox 4 Love Fund for Children.
If you’re interested in volunteering at one of the fabulous homes during the tour, contact Cheryl Cartner, Love Fund League President, at cartnerc@aol.com.
Hope to see you all there!
Tags: Boulevard of Dreams, charity, Elswood Smith Carlson Architects, Fox 4 Love Fund for Children, Homes Tour, interior design, Kansas City Homes & Gardens, mills farm, new home construction, Willis Custom Homes
This is the reason behind KCH&G’s Boulevard of Dreams:
Children helped by the Fox 4 Love Fund for Children
Yes, you can tour two magnificent homes in Mills Farm by Willis Construction and Starr Homes on our 2011 Boulevard of Dreams Homes Tour. But the main reason for doing what we do is to help local children in need. That’s why 100 percent of ticket sales — find at Hen House locations — go directly to the Fox 4 Love Fund for Children.
Established in the late 1980s, The Fox 4 Love Fund for Children, a 501 (c)(3) Kansas City-born organization, works with a network of youth service professionals, social workers, doctors, counselors, clergy and teachers to identify and help the needs of local children, 18 and younger, who have no where else to turn.
Numerous fundraising events each year, sponsored by local businesses, organized by volunteers, and supported by caring neighbors and community members, provide the money needed for these kids. The funds received through these events go to counseling, fees and gear for extracurricular activities, school supplies and clothes, physical therapy, glasses and eye exams, medical equipment like wheelchairs and braces, and therapy and service animals.
This only scratches the surface of what the Fox 4 Love Fund for Children does on a daily basis, and it couldn’t happen without the support from local businesses and individuals in the metro area.
If you’d like to make a donation or find out more about this organization, visit www.lovefundforchildren.org. Or get a two-for-one benefit when you purchase a ticket for KCH&G’s Boulevard of Dreams Homes Tour September 9-11 and 15-18.
Tags: Boulevard of Dreams, charity, Fox 4 Love Fund for Children, Homes Tour, mills farm, starr homes, tim cunningham, willis construction
Yes, it’s that time of year again — KCH&G’s 2011 Boulevard of Dreams! And we’re going back to where it all started — Mills Farm — with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to the Fox 4 Love Fund for Children. We gathered quite a crew for this year’s event. Willis Construction and Starr Homes will have homes ready for the tour September 9-11 and 15-18.
Mark it on your calendar and watch for upcoming blogs with in-depth looks at each home. Also, you can find tickets at local Hen House locations. We can’t wait to see you at Mills Farm!
Tags: Boulevard of Dreams, fox 4 love fund, Homes Tour, KCH&G, mills farm, starr homes, tim cunningham, willis construction
On the 14th Annual Kansas City NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Remodeled Homes Tour, you’ll see all kinds of home remodeling projects, such as kitchens, baths, basements, room additions whole houses and more.
Twenty-five homes throughout the metropolitan area are on tour this year — six in KCMO, two in Lee’s Summit, and 16 in Johnson County, Kan. — including this Fairway kitchen remodel by Orion Design.
Before
After
When: April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(The KC NARI Remodeled Homes Tour is not associated with the Parade of Homes.)
Tickets: $10. A portion of the proceeds benefit The Children’s Place. Purchase them at any of the remodeled homes during the tour. They are good for both days of the tour. Details and a list of homes can be found at www.remodelingkc.com.
Professional NARI contractors will be on hand to answer remodeling questions and offer home-remodeling ideas.
List of homes on tour:
Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Kansas City, Mo.
Fairway, Kan.
Leawood, Kan.
Olathe, Kan.
Overland Park, Kan.
Prairie Village, Kan.
Tags: 2011, Design and Decorating, Homes Tour, NARI, Remodeled Homes Tour, Remodeling
Who: See talented space transformations by more than 30 local designers, visit the boutique and cafe, and take home tips for your own home
What: The 42nd Symphony Designers’ Showhouse
When: April 30-May 22, 2011
Where: 1000 Westover, Kansas City, MO
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.
Why: Who wouldn’t want to see this house?!
How: Check the website for the nearest ticket location. Pre-sale, $13; at the door, $15.
Tags: 42nd Symphony Designers' Showhouse, Design and Decorating, Homes Tour, interior design, Outdoor Living, Remodeling, Style, trends
Mark your calendars for this year’s Symphony Designers’ Showhouse, April 30-May 22, at 1000 Westover Road in KCMO. It’s going to be quite a show!
The Kansas City Symphony Alliance (formerly the Junior Women’s Symphony Alliance and the Friends of the Symphony) hosts the country’s longest-running, continuous, Showhouse fundraising project. This year there’s more than 30 designers on hand, remodeling and designing each and every space in this 1911 Sunset Hill home.
Here’s just a taste of what you’ll see inside:
In the formal living room, by Edgevale Interiors, a happy coral engulfs the room, but it's the built-in mini bar that grabs much attention.
In the east master sitting room, by Nebraska Furniture Mart, you'll not only find a desk and built-in shelves but also this stylish chaise for brainstorming sessions (or a quick nap).
Adorning the wall in the east master bedroom, also by NFM, is a hand-painted hutch, which complements the style of the room and is unlike any piece you've ever seen before.
Designed by Kitchens by Kleweno, the space blends custom-designed local art with the latest appliances and luxurious accents.
*Tickets are $15 at the door or $13 at pre-sale ticket outlets. Children under 4 are free. Check the website for boutique/cafe information, ticket outlets and hours of operation: www.showhouse.org.
Tags: 1000 Westover, 2011, 42nd Symphony Designers' Showhouse, Art, Bathrooms, bedrooms, decorating ideas, Design and Decorating, furniture, Homes Tour, interior design, Outdoor Living, Remodeling, Style, trends
See inside seven gorgeous and unique homes during Lake Lotawana’s homes tour, Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 the day of the tour. Call Barb at 816.272.5048. Tour in style on a free pontoon ride from Marina Grog & Galley at Gate 1.
Here’s a look at the homes on tour.
KCH&G is introducing a brand new version of our popular Boulevard of Dreams homes tours — a gorgeous green home! (And that isn’t referring to its current exterior color!)
1010 Brentwood, KCMO
This October, the Sunset Hill residence will be open to the public to create awareness about reducing your environmental impact while still achieving the look and feel of luxury. Because the home is on the high end, our team took the greatest care to select appropriate materials and higher energy-efficiency systems and construction methods. From the deconstruction (rather than demolition) of the previous home and the solar orientation of the new one, to the airtight measures, rain water capture and Energy Star fixtures, our team is seeking LEED certification. Follow along with us as we give updates on the progress of the showhome and discuss the many components of green living on our blog, GreenLivingShowHome.com. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
And don’t forget to make some time this fall to stop by and see it in person!
Tags: A Homerun LLC, Ambassador Homes, Boulevard of Dreams, energy-efficient home, green show home, Homes Tour, Sunset Hill, Wolfgang Trost Architects
