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Summer 2020

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Design Awards 2020

Each year, the best designers in southwest Missouri send us their most creative, innovative and out-of-the-box designs for our annual Interior Design Awards. Take a peek inside these local homes and get inspired for your own home makeover.

Gail Smart outside her beautiful home in Springfield, MO

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Entertaining with Gail Smart, Missouri State University's First Lady

In her role as MSU’s First Lady, Smart has welcomed an array of students, teachers, donors, professionals and friends through her doorway. She finds value in keeping good company through hosting gatherings, luncheons and celebrations inside her home.

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Extra-Sweet Summer Berries in the Ozarks

This summer, stock up on fresh seasonal berries to make your snack times and baking sprees extra-sweet.

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417 Home’s coveted Homes of the Year awards are up for grabs! We’re looking for the most beautiful and innovative home's in southwest Missouri.

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Andi Snethern’s watercolor painting “Bee-autiful”

Designers

Add a Touch of Watercolor to Your Home with a Piece by Local Artist Andi Snethern

Local artist Andi Snethern uses everyday inspiration and harmonious color combinations to create watercolor paintings that belong in any...

jun 2020 | Art, Decor, Design, For the Home

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Outdoor Spaces

Add a Water Feature to Your Outdoor Space

Take your yard and outdoor space to the next level with a dazzling water feature. Southwest Missouri experts share advice for choosing the...

jun 2020 | For the Home, Outdoor Spaces

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Trends

Adding Dimension to the Exterior of Dancing Bear Ranch Upped the Curb Appeal

Through simple updates, a husband, wife, and their son turned the outdated main house into a welcoming retreat you’d expect to find in the...

jun 2020 | Decor, Design, Family, For the Home

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Gardening

A Simple Orchid Planter DIY

This simple orchid planter makes a beautiful and bold display for summer. Make your own by following these four easy steps.

jun 2020 | DIY, For the Home, Gardening

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Inspiration

A Tradition of Friendship Ferns

Cinnamon Judd shares her tradition of growing and sharing friendship ferns, beginning with her Fourth of July gathering last year.

jun 2020 | Entertaining, Gardening, People, Summer

417 Home Design Awards 2020 Winner of Best Bathroom by DKW Designs Springfield MO

Home Profiles

Best Bathroom Winner

When two Springfield homeowners approached Denise Wright of DKW Designs with a desire to bring the outdoors into their master bathroom,...

jun 2020 | Decor, Design, Design Awards, Features

417 Home Design Awards 2020 Winner of Best Bedroom by DKW Designs Springfield MO

Home Profiles

Best Bedroom Winner

Denise Wright of DKW Designs delivered a beach worthy oasis for two Springfield, Missouri homeowners. By brining the outdoors in and...

jun 2020 | Decor, Design, Design Awards, Features

417 Home Design Awards 2020 Winner of Best Dining Area by Obelisk Home Springfield MO

Home Profiles

Best Dining Area Winner

Open concept spaces can be tricky to section and define. Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home managed to create a colorful and elegant, yet...

jun 2020 | Decor, Design, Design Awards, Features

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Fresh Black Berries

Food

Extra-Sweet Summer Berries in the Ozarks

This summer, stock up on fresh seasonal berries to make your snack times and baking sprees extra-sweet.

jun 2020 | Drinks, Family, Farmers Market, Food

Thai noodle salad with roasted ramps and bok choy and smoked sausage ragu

Food

Recipes for Cooking with Bok Choy & Ramps

Sarah Kraber of Pino & Tink's offers two recipes for using some lesser known spring greens in the kitchen.

mar 2020 | Cooking, Food, Recipes

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Real Parties

A Grilled Cheese Christmas Tradition

Lydia Shaulis and her family of foodies holds a grilled cheese cook-off every Christmas Eve.

dec 2019 | Christmas, Entertaining, Family, Food

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Drinks

Champagne Cocktail Recipes That Are Perfect for the Holidays

The Traveling Tin Co.’s Amanda Stowell shares two champagne cocktail recipes with us, just in time to ring in the holidays with extra cheer.

dec 2019 | Christmas, Drinks, Recipes

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