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May 2009

Editor's Letter: Reliving the Past
Homeowners turn to classic architectural styles — but with modern amenities and personal tweaks, of course.
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Home: Downsized Space, Enhanced Life
Soon-to-be empty nesters scrapped plans for a home on the links for a loft in a vibrant college town.
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Home: Finding Direction
A hands-on homeowner discovers her own distinctive style amid a daunting remodeling job.
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Home: Georgian Rules
A Mission Hills rebuild becomes an instant architectural classic.
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Home: Best of Both Worlds
Luxury homes offer a unique sense of place with the feel of Italian countryside but views of the downtown skyline.
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Interior: When It's Good to Show Age
Homeowners turn to stylish items with a past to add interior panache.
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Interior: The Finesse of Faux
If you want what you haven’t got, faux finishing can give it to you.
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Outdoor: Grand Standings
Investing in real estate at Grand Lake can be as easy-going as the waterways.
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Outdoor: Anchor Away
The waters of Grand Lake present a refreshing boating experience.
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Outdoor: Everything They Wanted
A Ketchum, Okla., couple worked together to create the ultimate lake home for themselves, their family and even their neighbors.
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Outdoor: Pass the Salt
Saltwater pools gain in popularity among homeowners in search of less harsh and more eco-friendly waters.
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Outdoor: An Experimental Journey
This Kansas City, Mo., garden defies following recommended design guidelines — it simply (and beautifully) blossoms with the whims of a homeowner’s favorite pieces.
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Outdoor: Set for Summer
These backyard staples add natural elegance to any outdoor setting.
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Lifestyle: Water Playground
Cruise, rent or charter your way at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Lifestyle: Skip the Suitcase
When it comes to spending vacation time at the Lake, invest in a closet, not luggage.
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Lifestyle: Top 10 Reasons to Go to the Lake This Summer
The water. Boating. Skiing. Swimming. Fishing. Need we say more? The 617 billion gallons of water is the calling card of this high-profile body of H2O. So get out there and get wet.
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Lifestyle: The Resort & Yacht Club at Toad Cove
A fresh space for groups at the Lake of the Ozarks
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Lifestyle: Don’t Forget the “D”
Vitamin D is quickly becoming a common household name since recent studies have linked low levels to osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, even death — and everything in between.
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Lifestyle: Collecting the Classics
Your future self will benefit from a diversified cellar of age-worthy reds and whites.
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Lifestyle: The Greening of Greensburg
A small Kansas town makes a big mark in eco-friendly living.
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