An Aura of Her Own

With an aesthetic that's equal parts Mick Jagger and Monticello, Kansas City-based interior designer Kelee Katillac has made an international name for herself as a creative force with a bold vision for historic preservation projects.


Tea for the Governor’s Mansion

Hosted by the Friends of the Governor's Mansion, this elegant royal tea raises funds for the upkeep of the historic home's interior. Come for the petit fours, leave knowing you'll have played a role in preserving Missouri's history.


Go Wild! Grow Native!

If you love gardening, you’ll love this plant sale, where five vendors will share all the reasons to prefer native plants, which are easier to care for and better for songbirds, pollinators, and the planet. Meet the native plant growers here.


Before & After: The Thompson House Restoration

The home built by some early northern Missouri settlers was on the verge of destruction when Ellen Dolan and a team of concerned community volunteers stepped in to save it. Take a look at some of these awe-inspiring before-and-after photos.


Order Now! Kelee Katillac’s Historic Style

Interior designer Kelee Katillac is widely known for her incomparable mix of color, couture, pop culture, and history. In Historic Style, Katillac reimagines what preservation can be with a renegade attitude and bold Mick Jagger style.


Zack Workman’s Barn Restoration

After retirement, Zack Workman wanted to focus on his art. First, he needed a workshop. He found the perfect spot in an old Sears and Roebuck barn in need of restoration. These before-and-after photos of The Barn at Greystone will amaze you.


Timing is key with landscape maintenance

If you have thousands of dollars invested into your outdoor living space, it’s important to have a maintenance plan in mind. The life expectancy of a landscape changes drastically based on how it is maintained.


New Cambria House Spans Centuries, Many Generations

Like most old houses, a two-story home built around 1890 in New Cambria has layer upon layer of stories—both the kind you tell and the kind you build.


A Unique B&B

You could be the new owner of the Recess Inn Bed & Breakfast in Ethel, Missouri.


Stay in a 125-Year-Old Farmhouse

The Weber Farm has been in the family since 1892, and now you can book a reservation at the property.