Winter 2018

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Homes of the Year 2018

Creating a custom home isn't an easy venture. So each year, we ask southwest Missouri builders to nominate their best work from the past year, and we honor four winners to celebrate their hard work. Peruse the winners to gather your own inspiration.

christmas tree and decorations at a home in springfield mo

Home Profiles

Missy Wade's Festive Rountree Bungalow

Missy Wade’s holiday decorations are a testament to her flawlessly quirky personal style.

dec 2018 | Christmas, Decor, Design, Local Home

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Cozy up Your Home with an Evergreen Theme

This winter, we’re drawing inspiration from one of the stars of the season: the evergreen tree.

dec 2018 | Decor, Design, Shopping, Style

Home Profiles

An Energy Efficient Environmental Escape

In 2014, Barb and Joel Hirsh the couple hired Ryan Painter of Master’s Plan Construction to create their ideal energy-efficient, lakeside...

dec 2018 | Decor, Design, For the Home, Local Home

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A Few Small Changes Transform This Dark Kitchen

Working within this kitchen’s original footprint, Cindy Love made a few design updates that dramatically brightened up a dark and closed-in...

dec 2018 | Decor, Design, For the Home, Kitchens

Food

These Dynamic Duos Step Up Your Breakfast Game

Two is always better than one. And this applies especially to our favorite foods.

dec 2018 | Cooking, Entertaining, Food, Recipes

Inspiration

This Easy DIY Stovetop Potpourri Makes a Cozy Winter Gift

Forget gifting candles. This DIY stovetop potpourri will fill any kitchen with a comforting smell fit for a warm evening inside.

dec 2018 | DIY, Entertaining, Winter

Designers

A Favorite to Follow: Mandy Lynn Booher

Springfieldian Mandy Lynne Booher’s Instagram is a perfect follow for anybody who loves to embrace the simple beauty in everyday moments at...

dec 2018 | Decor, Design, Social Media

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Allison Schwartz Shares Her Nighttime Must-Haves

Allison Schwartz, a Springfield-based holistic health coach who works with women to establish lifelong wellness goals, shares her three...

dec 2018 | Decor, Health, People

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Give Your Home’s Lighting Some Sparkle

On the hunt for the perfect lighting for your home? We found four gorgeous options from local shops, and we share tips for caring for your...

dec 2018 | Decor, For the Home, Shopping

Designers

No Mess In Sight at the A Beautiful Mess Studio

With a little creativity and personal style, this two-room studio serves as an office space and creative escape for the team of A Beautiful...

dec 2018 | Decor, Design, Downtown Springfield

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Deck Your Front Door with a Holiday Wreath

When you’re hanging lights on your house this season, don’t forget to add some Christmas cheer to your front door as well.

dec 2018 | Christmas, Decor, DIY, Shopping

family adding a tree topper on the christmas tree

Inspiration

For Shailey Murphy, Christmas is Worth Celebrating Five Times Over

Why celebrate Christmas once when you could follow the Murphy family’s lead and ring in the holiday five different times.

dec 2018 | Christmas, Family

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The Eye-Rolling Magic of Changing Your Life

How one trendy self-help movement helped me have less stuff and find more joy.

dec 2018 | Books, Organization

Glass furniture and black and white accessories

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See How Obelisk’s Visual Merchandiser Styles His Own Home

Colby Kern, lead visual merchandiser at Obelisk Home and a freelance photographer, focuses on an upscale, uninhibited style on Instagram...

dec 2018 | Decor, Design, People, Style