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A NATIVE PERSPECTIVE OF RURAL LIFE IN THE FLINT HILLS, SMOKY HILLS & HIGH PLAINS OF KANSAS

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CONTENTS

13 LOCAL HUNTINGTravel through the Flint Hills, High Plains and Smoky Hills, discover Golden Girl Crystal Socha’s photos of the burning Flint Hills; the architecture of the Pawnee Indian villages and the striking black and white imagery of north central Kansas photographer Cole Eberle.

48 DESIGNING WOMENAsterhouse Design of Manhattan is creating spaces of enduring and contemporary design.

54 THE BOYS OF ELDERSLIE The artisans at work; creating fine woodworks at a modern day sawmill in central Kansas.

63 FOOD, ETC.A close-up look at the vintage recipes from a 1934 Cake Secrets cookbook.

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THE GOOD LIFE / COUNTRY LIVING / BREAKING GROUND

an important, natural management tool for maintaining the grassland environment, controlled prairie burning has several important benefits. Old, dead grass is removed, allowing rapid growth of new grass for cattle grazing. Nutrients in the old grass are then returned to the soil to fertilize

new growth, and woody brush and trees are inhibited from spreading into the prairie grassland. The tallgrass prairie would not exist without occasional fire to prevent the spread of trees and woody brush. Burning normally takes place in early spring, from mid-March to early May, with the optimum time considered to be during the first week of April.

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It begins with fire, because without it the prairie cannot renew itself. A Flint Hills ritual, spring burning of the tallgrass prairie was first introduced by Native American

traditions, to promote the growth of new grass in sustaining the buffalo herds. Flint Hills photographer Crystal Socha guides us through the smoke with her exquisitely eerie and beautiful imagery.

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CRYSTAL SOCHAP H O T O G R A P H E R + P R O J E C T I O N I S T A T A U G U S T A H I S T O R I C T H E A T R E / A U G U S T A

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For as long as I can remember I’ve always been drawn to the natural world. As a child growing up in Kansas, I found myself making any excuse possible to be outside among nature. Everything about the outside world excited me, so it was no surprise that I immediately turned to nature when I picked up my first camera. That first camera didn’t find its way into my hands until I needed to fill a college elective, although growing up everyone in my family always had some sort of a camera in their hands. I entered my first photography class to find I was the only one who didn’t own a camera. That weekend I went out and bought my first 35mm camera, and used it exclusively until an instructor introduced the 4 x 5 film camera. I instantly fell in love with the quality of images I could capture. I still use that 4 x 5 camera to this day to capture the beauty of the Flint Hills in black and white. However, as time continued I eventually bought my first digital camera, a Canon 7D.

To this day the Kansas landscape beckons me to its beauty and I find my connection to the land through my camera. Having my camera in hand is another excuse to immerse myself in the Kansas landscape. Although I don’t merely want to be in it, I want to be part of it; and I believe having the camera not only puts me there physically, but mentally. As I’m driving around the backroads of Kansas I am completely in the moment. With the Kansas landscape you have to be present, you can’t be thinking about what you’re going to do the next day, or what troubles you’re going through. The Kansas landscape does not scream for attention, it’s not waving its arms saying ’here I am’. The Kansas landscape is subtle and gentle, which makes photographing it such a rewarding challenge. As you drive along your eyes have to be open at all times, you have to give it your full attention. And having a camera allows me to be fully present in the moment; whether it’s photographing cowboys lighting up the hills during their annual burning of the prairie or simply photographing the tranquility of a Kansas sunset. I strive to not only capture a moment, but a feeling.

When people look at my photographs I want them to feel a little bit of what I felt, to experience that moment in time with me. I want them to smell the smoke from the fire or feel the warmth from the Kansas sun. When I click the shutter I want them right there beside me. And of course, I want my photographs to bring people joy; either by way of stirring up memories or just from the excitement of seeing new. There are numerous landscapes in the world which are much more dramatic and exciting, but once you truly see the Kansas landscape, not just merely look at it, it will become clear why it’s where I’m always going to be, camera in hand.

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Thanks to geology and our rich ranching heritage, we are the stewards of the last 4% of tallgrass prairie in North America.

The Flint Hills of Kansas and the Osage Hills of northern Oklahoma are the last substantial contiguous stand of tallgrass prairie in North America, and one of the world’s most endangered

ecosystems. While most prairie has been turned into productive farmland, the rocky uplands made this part of the prairie difficult to plow. With the arrival of Texas cattle drives in the 1860s, the Flint Hills became a principal grazing region. Since that time, the ranching heritage of this region has preserved the tallgrass in its natural state in many ways.

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The Warren HouseMaple Hill, KS - Recent and extensive restoration of this grand Flint Hills estate honors the historic architectural features of the home to meet modern living conveniences. All 33 windows were completely rebuilt, as well as all original wood floors refinished. A comprehensive

restoration of the stone exterior, including lintels, sills and all stonework ensure the new owners a move-in-ready piece of Kansas history. View the property video and browse interior images of this magnificent

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DESIGN SHOWSTOPPERManhattan, KS - Designed with sustainability in mind, the Flint Hills Discovery Center aims to inspire visitors to celebrate, learn and understand the tallgrass prairie and the Flint Hills ecoregion in particular; to care for and assure its long-term preservation. Welcoming visitors with its circular, glass-walled lobby, it boasts a 65-foot ceiling and interior balcony which overlooks the 2nd and 3rd floors. The 3rd Street and Colorado Street facades feature elaborately stacked limestone walls, pieced together by irregular and trapezoidal-shaped windows. Views through the curtain wall and the windows afford sweeping vistas of the downtown skyline and southern landscapes. The first and second floor exhibition areas are situated beneath green roofs terraced with undulating limestone retaining walls and elaborate native plantings. The stairs, ramps and pathways, which snake through the terraced green roof, create a stunning visual for visitors crossing into Manhattan over the Kansas River bridge.

LEED CertificationThe internal structure of the building was designed with the ecosystem in mind, using criteria from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program of the U. S. Green Building Council. The Flint Hills Discovery Center received LEED Gold certification in January 2013, making it the first city building to achieve LEED status and the third LEED Gold building in Manhattan.

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Standing OvationAn extensive renovation of the C.L. Hoover Opera House has once again provided a landmark for visual and cultural arts; just as the town citizens of 1880 originally intended. Junction City, KS - In the late 1800s, cultural events were very rarely encountered in the Midwest. Through the initiative of local citizens, it was voted in 1880 to spend $12,000 for the construction of a public hall. By 1882, the construction, built upon a foundation comprised of native Geary County limestone, was complete. The facades of all four elevations of the original building were made in the Romanesque Style, comprised of red brick that now remains on only the front third of the building. The front portion of the original structure was used for the fire department, police department, jail, and city council room on the second floor. In the basement were stalls that housed the fire wagon horses. On the roof, a clock tower with a bell was built to serve as the city fire alarm. Only the back portion was used as an Opera House. In 2003 the local cultural treasure was placed on the State Historic Register and plans were made to renovate. Construction began in 2007, and after a 26-year hiatus and a seven million dollar restoration, the newly renovated and renamed C.L. Hoover Opera House once again opened to the public on October 3, 2008. The rejuvenation of the C.L. Hoover Opera House filled the need in Junction City for a cultural venue in which to meet, hold events, and perform concerts and theatre. Today’s Opera House is a multi-use facility for performing and visual arts presentation, business & professional events, educational & cultural opportunities and civic activities. A vibrant and productive cultural landmark, it is home to all of Junction City and Geary County’s arts agencies: the Junction City Little Theater, Junction City Arts Council and Junction City Community Band.

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Follow us on a visual tour through the High Plains to discover the architecture and designs that anchor Main Street America.

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VISUAL APPEAL

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The Historic Hodgeman County Courthouse in Jetmore is listed on both the State and National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1929 with beautiful Art Deco architectural elements throughout, the building is still in full use today. Opened in 1951, the Cheyenne Theatre in St. Francis retains its nostalgic charm. The cornersto-ne for the present-day Cheyenne County Courthouse was laid on May 8th 1924. At the cost of $163,921, it was dedicated on April 7th, 1925. The stately structure of the Meade County Courthouse. Angular and forgotten in St. Francis. The four-story, 18,700 sq. ft. stone building at the intersection of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Ness City was called, upon its completion in 1890, ”The finest and most imposing structure west of Topeka.” Impressive columns on the Meade County Courthouse. A corner structure in St. Francis lends a vintage touch to Main Street. In 1972, the Ness County Bank Building, or ”Skyscra-per of the Plains”, was placed on the national Register of Historic Landmarks.

Plainville, KS - For the past 19 years Chuck Comeau and his hometown staff have been creating luxury furnishings for the likes of Oprah, Kelsey Grammar and Sir Elton John. Not a big deal - when any large design company headquartered in Paris, New York or London could surely claim the same. So how about a design powerhouse in the middle of Kansas? Where fields of grain, hard working oil pumps and a single downtown stoplight are daily surroundings; and contemporary buildings, redesigned by Comeau, dot a tired mainstreet. Yet in this small town, the modern facades and compound of revitalized store fronts offer creative inspiration and hints of a new idea in living and working. When it came down to

it, lifelong Plainville, Kansas resident Comeau chose to return home and headquarter his growing firm in the sleepy town; where the area population stays right around 2,000. Since relocating to Kansas, Dessin Fournir has added or acquired seven lines, opened showrooms in Chicago and New York City, and worked with vendors in Thailand, India and across Europe. In England, Rolls-Royce even sought out the rights to one of Comeau’s cashmere-blend fabrics for its automobile interiors. Chicago showroom manager Robert Brass might put it perfectly: “There’s no shortage of niceness in Kansas, people are very pleasant there, so that’s really helpful.”

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Paying homage to the original Kansans - the Pawnee Indians- and their efficiently designed humble abodes.

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The First ARCHITECTS

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In the early 1800s Pawnees were the dominant power on the Central Plains, numbering between 10,000 and 30,000. Four separate bands, each functioning independently, inhabited large areas of present-day

Kansas and Nebraska. A large fortified village of the Kitkehahki (Republican) Pawnees was occupied in the late 1700s and again in the 1820s and was home to as many as fifteen hundred people, in the area known as present day Republic County. The Pawnees lived in forty to fifty earth lodges during the spring and fall. During winter and summer, they traveled through what is now western Kansas, living in tipis and following the buffalo. By 1830 wood became scarce and the land was no longer productive. The village was abandoned and the band moved north, closer to other Pawnees. The village later burned to the ground. In 1901, approximately half of the original village site was deeded to the State of Kansas for preservation. The other portion had been destroyed by pioneer farming. The historical significance of this village prompted the Kansas State Historical Society to excavate a portion of it in the 1960s. Archeological excavations at the site uncovered approximately half of the village. The remains of 22 lodges, more than 40 storage pits, and a fortification

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP; The museum’s circular structure encloses an original earthen lodge floor from an 1820s village. The surrounding museum walls provide history, facts and images of the tribes. The floor reveals post hole, bone hoes, burned corn, trade hoes, and tool-making equipment; all at rest just as they were found when excavated. The museum is located 8 miles north of U.S. 36 on K-266 in Republic County. A diorama shows an interior perspective of Pawnee living. A view of the round house that was fifty feet in diameter and housed 40-50 extended family members.

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wall have been documented. In 1967 the museum was built over the remains of a large lodge depression. An exposed floor and all objects, including structural remains, were left where the archeologists uncovered them.Circular in shape and fifty feet in diameter, it had housed 40-50 extended Pawnee family members. While the museum interior tells the story of the powerful Pawnee Nation with artifacts, exhibits and paintings, the grounds outside the museum are dotted with depressions of other earth lodges from the late 1700s. One of the only museums in the Central Plains that tells the story of this indigenous tribe, the Pawnee Indian Museum site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Additional archeological excavations were conducted in 2008 and 2010. Audio and video elements have added new dimensions to the visitor experience, as has a nearby nature trail. Most dramatically, the sacred bundle of a Pawnee family hangs today above the remains of the lodge’s altar, much as it would have at its original site on the Loup River in Nebraska. Visit www.kshs.org/pawnee_indian for more information. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Adults $3; students and senior citizens $2.

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These unique creative perspectives challenge the viewer to look at the world through a raw, in-the-moment lens; capturing real-life moments and experiences as they pass by; unstructured, unplanned and imperfect visual representations of the surrounding world. Focusing on the unknown aspects of familiar rural scenes, these “painted views” provide a glimpse of

detail often overlooked or taken for granted: creating a modern twist on otherwise traditional landscape portraiture.A layered and individually unique process, each piece begins behind the camera lens; capturing thousands of raw moments in time while exploring the evolving seasons, colors, habitats and native occupants of the artist’s environment Unique to the KBR style, shots are unplanned, sometimes unfocused and usually imperfect. Images are curated by the artist based

Painted ViewsA new collection by artist KBR offers familiar Kansas scenes as new-age paintings.

A R T T R E N D SPink Sky, 2015, Digital Oil on Canvas

on their own unique artistic qualities, then enhanced to bring out the detail and natural curiosities of the image. Once well-balanced, the image is digitally painted, using new-age, detailed brush strokes, just like that of an actual brush moving oil paint on a canvas. Once all layers are complete, the image is transferred to museum-quality canvas and stretched onto bars, where it is then finished with a high gloss, acrylic gel medium to bring out the depth and detailing of the artwork.

Exclusive to MWM Gallery, a limited collection of 10 Painted Views pieces are featured in this

issue’s Extended Galleries collection and are available for purchase by visiting MWMgallery.com.

American Legion, 2015, Digital Oil on Canvas

Artistic TouchesTina Michel, currently of Smith Center, discovered her passion for drawing and painting at an early age. Combine that with a lifelong love for animals and hunting, and you have the unique artistry on display at Prairie Wyndes Trading Post in down-town Smith Center. Luxurious fur pelts, custom fur hats, hand painted skulls, turtle pouches and accessories showcase the unique craftmanship and fine detailing in all of Tina’s works. PrairieWyndes.com

Hand painted bison skull, sold; custom painting is also available, as well as artwork on cow, horse and deer skulls, jaw bones, shoulder bones and turtle underbelly.

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The renovated Missouri Pacific de-pot is the last standing reminder that Downs Kansas was, for many

years after its establishment by Major William F. Downs and his fellow railro-ad builders, a bustling rail center and division point. The roundhouse where the steam engines were serviced and repaired is gone and the steamers have whistled their last shrill blast, the water tower is gone from trackside, as are the sidings, the loading docks, the coal sup-ply and other necessities of the division point west of Atchison. The daily crowds that debarked from the passenger tra-ins have faded into memory, but in its boom, the railroad had eighteen sched-uled trains running daily. With both pas-

sengers and freight, the trains were constantly on the move. Downs also had a large roundhouse with a capaci-ty for ten locomotives, and with its well balanced turntable, could turn the heaviest locomotive with ease. Built in 1917, the depot, with its stun-ning Italian Renaissance architecture, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

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Charisse Moratelli of Firestone, Colorado, and Donielle Geesling of Kingman, Kansas always knew they wanted to own a busi-ness together. Always expressive through beauty, fashion and

design, the Wakeeney-raised twins share an educational background in design; earning Graphic Design degrees from Kansas State Universi-ty. Donielle also has a minor in Business and Charisse a minor in Lea-dership Studies. What started as a blog to collect creative thoughts, showcase projects, promote design services and offer beauty tips quickly turned into a centralized information center for all things tren-dy. Today the pair actively share their advice and tips through the blog as well as other social media outlets, with daily outfits, jewelry styling, beauty tips and graphic design projects.

Inspired by current jewelry trends, identical twin sisters Charisse and Donielle started experimenting in making their own jewelry. The journey expanded when peers and retailers couldn’t get enough of the colorful, easy-wearing pieces. A larger production of signature designs were tested on Etsy; and now the line is sold in five locations throughout Kansas and Colorado.

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OH GIVE ME HOMEAAn extensive renovation revitalizes the original Athol homesite of Dr. Higley, shedding

light on the surroundings and rural lifestyle that inspired the Kansas state song.

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Dr. Brewster M. Higley wrote the original poem, “Home on the Range” in the early 1870s. Higley was an otolaryngologist who came to Smith County in 1871 under the Homestead Act and was so taken with his new home that he wrote his poem entitled, “My Western Home.” In 1873 the poem was published in the Smith County Pioneer, and music was soon added by Daniel E. Kelley, a friend of Higley. The song quickly became a favorite among pioneers and cowboys. It was later revised by David Guion, who is often given credit as the song’s composer. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt claimed it to be his favorite song. Because Higley had written the song while in Kansas, and because the song seemed to so fit the state, the Kansas Legislature chose it as the state song on June 30, 1947. Since then the song has been used in countless movies and shows, being sung by everyone from Willie Nelson to Porky Pig.

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COMING HOMEFor photographer Cole Eberle and wife Colleen,

Cawker City, Kansas was the final landing spot to call home; and an exciting starting point for an

extensive building renovation and new business.

M O D E R N R E N O V A T I O N Directly across from the World’s Largest Ball of Twine on Hwy 24, the photography studio of Cole W. Eberle offers a welcomed facelift to the row of crumbling structures that line the main street. Construction was started in October of 2014 and finished 5 months later, with a Grand Opening held on March 7th. The result is a stunning showpiece, ideal for presenting portfolios of contemporary imagery and local portraiture. 815 Wisconsin Street, Cawker City


COLLEEN EBERLE ANSWERS OUR 3 RENOVATION QUESTIONS: LOCATION DECISIONS, PROJECT DETAILS AND DESIGN INFLUENCES

T H E D E C I S I O N T O R E N O V A T E , L I V E A N D W O R K I N N O R T H C E N T R A L K A N S A S :

After we got married, Cole and I moved around a lot for school and various work opportunities. We actually lived in 5 states within 6 years of being married (California, Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska and finally Kansas.) Cole originally grew up in Glen Elder and after a few years of moving around we knew Kansas was where we eventually wanted to settle. Moving back to north central Kansas has given us the

opportunity to not only establish our business and return to Cole’s family farm; but also provides a wonderful environment to raise a family. The small town lifestyle is so much more laid back than living in a large urban area, we feel it allows us more time to focus on the priorites that are most important.

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Other than working together 12 hours a day, 7 days a week! I think the most challenging aspect of the project was really the overall condition and age of the building. when dealing with an old building that has been empty for so long, it seemed as if there was a surprise around every corner. So many unexpected issues came up during the renovation and as soon as we (Cole) would fix or alter something it would only lead to another problem. For awhile I really wondered if we would ever finish!

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I don’t think we really had a clear design style vision from the beginning. At first we were just focused on fixing structurally what needed to be done. As the project started to evolve we took on more of a rustic-modern approach. I had re-painted a limestone wall that sits on the west end of our front gallery and I think that is where we started, design-wise. We added an old panel door that we had refinished, a cowhide rug, and used old shiplap board from Cole’s grandmother’s shed to build the base of our reception desk. In contrast we added modern touches such as clean off-white walls, black streamlined leather furniture, polished concrete floors and a black concrete counter-top for the reception desk.

OPPOSITE: The renovated facade

offers modern aspects alongside the original

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renovation views from the street; the new dressing & makeup room; construction

views from inside the front room; the finished

project, with original limestone walls and

contemporary finishes

To follow the blog, schedule an appointment and view Cole’s work, visit their website, ColeWEberle.com or scan the QR code here:

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FARMING AND RANCHING IS NOT ONLY AN OCCUPATION, BUT ALSO A UNIQUE LIFESTYLE WHERE WORK AND LEISURE OFTEN COINCIDE. THIS CHOICE OF OCCUPATION SHAPES THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE

AND STILL WORK WITHIN IT.

Being a firm believer in this, I can proudly say that I grew up on a farm in north central Kansas. Four generations before myself, my family’s farm was homesteaded in the late 1880’s. The farm is currently under ownership of my grandfather, Bill Eberle, and my great uncle, Roy Timbers, giving it the name Timbers & Eberle Farm. However, as old age has taken its toll, Roy and

Bill have turned over almost all of the duties to my father Ted Eberle.

As patterns go, the next two in line to inherit the farm and its duties would be my one younger brother, Jess Eberle, or myself. Yet in spite of this, certain events have suggested otherwise. Once we both left for college our career

interests developed into paths which are leading us away from the farm.

After strong consideration and great support from my family, I decided to continue my education after my four years of college. I left the rural lifestyle in north central Kansas to attend photojournalism school in southern California at Brooks Institute. Stemmed from my childhood of exploration and discovery around the farm, I had dreams of traveling the world and documenting the raw and rarely seen aspects of life. Yet, I had no idea that

my photojournalism would eventually lead me back to the farm.

Now, photography has fully taken over the direction of my career. With my brother and I pursuing different career paths, the future of the family farm seems uncertain. For some growing up on the farm, the lifestyle is simply a byproduct of farming. For others, farming is a byproduct of the lifestyle, or maybe a little of both. Whichever way it is for myself, I have chosen my path. My only concern is that my children may not have the opportunity to experience the lifestyle that I cherish so very much. This lifestyle and occupation is slowly slipping into the past, and I am trying to capture what is left of it. The family farm will almost certainly be there for many years to

come, and I will be there documenting it along the way.

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HISTORY PASSING

History Passing, 2008, began as a college project for Cole and was featured as a Gallery Exhibition at the Ventura Marriott Hotel in Ventura, California November through December, 2008. Un-suspecting of his eventual return to Kansas, Cole printed the story into a book, including old family slides from his grandparents, generational excerpts on the meaning of farm life, and the above introduction from Cole.Since the time of the project, Cole’s grandfather and great uncle have passed away, lending even more

meaning to the story and powerful imagery he has shared here.

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AsterHouse Design is a furniture and interior design boutique located in Manhattan, Kansas. Specializing in both residential and commercial design, Amanda and Eryn collaborate with clients to create spaces that are

tangible representations of the client’s lifestyles, tastes and visions. Describing their signature style as “real, inviting, fresh and layered”, their designs are full of light, color and texture. Always placing a strong emphasis on making the space functional and comfortably livable for the people inhabiting it, they design spaces that are not only unique, but will stand the test of time.

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So you’ve decided to build: with so many materials to choose from, decisions to make, and contractor deadlines to meet, coming to final selections can be overwhelming. Simplify the process by letting Amanda and Eryn help you do everything from visualizing your new space to picking paint colors, cabinets, countertops, tile and flooring, lighting fixtures — even the location of electrical outlets. They can also enhance your investment by blending the furniture and decor from your existing space to the new home. Show homes and magazines are amazing, but the real design challenge is taking the vision for your space and blending it with reality. The reality is our lives include pets, kids, laundry, groceries and yet we still desire a beautiful, functional, livable space. A space that reflects you and the memories that make your house welcoming, comfortable and YOU!! Keeping your goals, preferences and budget firmly in mind, AsterHouse will also work directly with your contractors and subcontractors as your advocate, to help you understand and feel confident about the home you are building!

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A personalized design charrette is a collaborative session in which the designers help you draft a solution to a design problem. Troublesome floorplan? Difficulties with furniture placement? Need assistance with fresh color palettes, or unique finishes? Perhaps you wish to update your space or blend different design styles into a cohesive look. This one time visit allows you an opportunity to “pick the brain” of a designer, take the info and run with it! Offering two and four-hour charrettes; whether you need a couple of hours with a designer to keep a project rolling, confirm you are on the right track or decide where to start!

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Are you a DIY decorator but struggling with a plan? AsterHouse Design can create a plan, and leave you to run with it. Utilizing easily accessible resources, you can now make your plan a reality!

DesigningWomenDesign duo Amanda Purdom and Eryn Smith were friends and neighbors first before starting AsterHouse Design in Manhattan in 2011.

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Starting on a folding table and chairs in the basement of a historic red brick high school, Amanda and Eryn quickly overtook the entire lower level. After extensive re-novations, the space has been transformed to include a wide slection of furniture and accessories that represent the AsterHouse Design look.

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HOME is really important to me. It’s the most sacred, private place. It is our safe haven. Here we escape, here we are free to surround ourselves with what we love most…the objects, and more precious still, the people we care about. - ERYN SMITH

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We believe your home should be a reflection of you. This is the essence of AsterHouse Design. It is the goal of every pro-ject we work on and the main reason we foun-ded AsterHouse de-sign. And the whole de-sign process itself...well, shouldn’t it be simple, approachable, and fun.

Why not?

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”Light, color, composition, and perspective are terms from the art world that define our interiors, our lifestyles, and shape our experiences that make us who we really are.”

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CRAFTING TIMELESS & UNIQUE FINE WOODWORKS AT A

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Elderslie stocks local lumber, mantles, beams, slabs and flitches, as well as offering sawmilling services and custom furniture pieces.

Learn more at ElderslieFarm.com

Contact George at 316.680.2637 or email [email protected]

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A DAY WITH THE BOYS OF ELDERSLIEIMAGES BY JESSICA NOELLEJESSICANOELLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

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Victorian Country EstateTipton, KSA romantic Victorian Country Estate located between Wacon-da Lake to the north and Wilson Lake to the south. The property is situated among the rolling Smoky Hills prairie just 3.5 miles southwest of Tipton, KS. The grounds feature some beautiful landscaping, large produce garden, livestock pens, classic country barn and out-buildings!


Boot Hill Bed & BreakfastDodge City, KSSituated at the peak of Boot Hill in the famous Old West Town of Dodge City, KS is an enchanting Dutch Colonial mansion known as the Boot Hill Bed & Breakfast. So close to history that you can almost smell the Gunsmoke as it permeates from across the road at the Boot Hill Museum!


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Timber Creek Marsh on Blue RiverRiley County, KSLocated in the world famous Flint Hills, an easy to access property that is extremely secluded from the road and locat-ed just off the Blue River in northern Riley County, KS. The area surrounding the property has produced approximately 10% of the state record deer according to the Kansas Depart-ment of Wildlife Parks & Tourism website.


Lion Heart Inn Lodge & CabinsDowns, KSCentral KS Lodge & Cabin Operation For Sale!The Lion Heart Inn is a nine-unit cabin and lodging complex servicing Waconda Lake / Glen Elder Reservoir (8 miles) and the surrounding area.


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Fairview Farm - 76 AcresSumner County, KSComplete farmsteads like this come up once in a century! Ev-erything you need to be self-sustained can be found or grown with this Sumner County farm. From the classic country farm-house to the the beautiful barn and outbuildings; the highly productive tillable ground and the pristine native tall-prairie-grass; this is truly a turn-key farm.


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