One of the first things I did when I moved in with my then boyfriend, now husband, was hang pictures. Having things on the walls helps make a house a home.
I studied art and architecture in college and worked in a museum writing descriptions of and handling work by some of my favorite famous dead artists. The primary takeaway from my education and my experience is this: surround yourself with pieces you love.
It doesn’t matter where you find art, how important it is, how much it costs or if other …

After I moved out of my parents’ house at the ripe age of 21, I knew immediately I wanted to live in Old Town. Why? There is always something going on. Between the summer concerts in the Old Town Market Square, the various street performers, being within walking distance of all the bars and restaurants and a 15-minute drive from every side of Wichita, there are many benefits to living in Old Town.
Where to eat: From American cuisine to Mediterranean dining, Old Town has numerous dining options, including, Playa Azul, a …

It’s that time of year again. The gardening catalogs have started arriving, and my husband and I are picking out what we want, what we can afford, and what we need. (Wouldn’t it be great if those were ever the same things?) Already? you may ask. Yes! Already! Now is the time to get started on your garden!
If you think about it, you only have about three short weeks until the ground thaws and you can get plants into it. Around here, the ground is ready for spring planting in …

True story: last spring, I sold most of my earthly belongings in preparation for moving out of the country indefinitely. The moving part didn’t end up happening (that’s a tale for another time), but finding myself with a completely bare apartment most definitely did. For two months, my living room decor consisted of a papisan chair, a TV tray and my TV. A year and a half later, I’ve managed to procure enough furniture (and accessories) to fully furnish a 2 bedroom home. And the kicker? I did it all …

Guest post by Amanda Scuglia
Homeowners Molly and Kelly Korte were both born and raised in the Wichita area. Molly, 26, is a successful hairdresser and her husband, Kelly, is a 32-year-old server engineer for Verizon. They found the place by accident, simply driving by. They attended the competitive open house and fell in love with it immediately. After speaking with the real estate agent, they learned that it would not be sold to just anyone. It was strictly enforced that the buyers had to keep the original aesthetic and were …