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  1. New Tenant Coming to the Village – Welcome Decori

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    Head to the Village at Briarcliff this spring for the grand opening of Decori, your gift shop for one-of-a-kind home accents, gifts, and holiday décor.

    “Our service is providing our customers with a unique selection of gift, jewelry, and décor items,” says Ralph Liebetrau, owner of Decori. “We want them to be able to find the perfect gift for that special someone or for themselves.”

    Liebetrau and co-owner Jim Scarpino opened the shop 13 years ago and have been located at various Kansas City shopping centers, including Downtown Parkville and the Country Club Plaza. Decori will be opening their new space at the Village at Briarcliff in late April or early May.

    “We chose Briarcliff Village because we like the fact that most of the shops are locally owned,” shares Liebetrau. “We have found that people like the small, unique shop experience as opposed to the big box stores.”

    Decori creates the ultimate shopping experience for customers old and new with its excellent customer service and curated collection of jewelry, Trapp candles, in-store made fudge, unique gifts, and the largest selection of Polish pottery in Kansas City. During the holiday season, Decori also features collectible Christmas décor and beautiful, handmade creations by local artists.

    “We enjoy providing them [clients] with just what they are looking for, and maybe surprising them with something they didn’t expect to find,” says Liebetrau.

    To learn more about the Village’s latest shop, visit decorikc.com or join Decori’s mailing list at decorikc.com/contact

  2. Boutique Collective – Opened February 17th

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    A new boutique opened at the Village at Briarcliff on Friday, February 17th: Boutique Collective, a unique shop offering a variety of styles and trends for every woman.

    Boutique Collective consists of six boutiques offering a large, ever-changing selection of clothing, shoes, accessories, and home accents to fit any fashion enthusiast’s taste. Women of all ages can express their style with the collections found at Ruby Rouge KC, Sideline Chic, Mended Wing, The Jeweled Gypsy, Anchora Bella Boutique, and FitWear Boutique.

    The shop, owned and operated by the Village at Briarcliff, features a beautiful and fresh layout with separate spaces for each boutique, and is supported by a stylish team dedicated to giving customers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

    Head to the Village at Briarcliff and explore the latest finds at Boutique Collective.

    To learn more, follow Boutique Collective on Facebook.

  3. New Year, New You

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    The New Year is a perfect opportunity for self-reflection. It’s a time to celebrate successes and discover potential areas for improvement. Whether it’s getting organized, losing weight, or saving money–resolutions can be fun to make, but often difficult to maintain. While change may be tough, it is not impossible with the following steps.

    Plan Ahead

    Instead of making general and unrealistic resolutions, set reasonable, specific, and measurable goals with a long-term strategy. While you may have an overall goal in mind, creating smaller objectives along the way will make goals more manageable and less discouraging.

    Get Moving

    Do not wait to take action until you feel ready. Commit to your resolutions and act like the person you want to become. Instead of focusing on fears, excuses, and insecurities that will immobilize you, put one foot in front of the other and take that first step to achieving your goal.

    Stay on Track

    Life’s tasks can make it difficult to keep resolutions. However, being mindful of your schedule and developing good habits that support your goals will help you reach them more easily. Your goals can be achieved when you strive to make them part of your daily routine.

  4. Featured Tenant: Eclektica Salon

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    The name Eclektica derives from the Greek word eclectic meaning “to develop ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources,” and that’s exactly what the stylists at Eclektica Salon do. Each brings their unique experiences and talents to the team, coming together to provide clients with the best service, consultation, and results to meet their specific needs.

    “All [of] my clients are VIPs,” says Carolina Hernandez Coleman, Owner, Founder, and Master Stylist at Eclektica Salon.

    Coleman was born in Mexico, where her hair styling career began. She opened Eclektica Salon in 2006 as one of the Village at Briarcliff’s original tenants. As a business owner, Coleman enjoys the opportunity to lead an amazing team that raises the bar in the industry, and, as a hairstylist, loves to delight her clients with personalized hair designs she is proud to call her own.

    Eclektica Salon has grown into a talented team of stylists. Each stylist has been trained by L’Oreál Professionnel, mastering collective techniques and products and delivering a high level of creativity, technical ability, and service. The Eclektica team encourages continuing education to ensure a higher standard of quality and consistency in their work.

    The Eclektica team offers a variety of specialized color and haircutting services such as color with balayage technique, L’Oréal’s patented ombrés and glazes, cuts with the Deva Curl method for curly hair, hair extensions, and the like. Eclektica Salon also offers services such as brow shaping and deep conditioning treatments.

    To schedule an appointment today, call (816) 587-4159 or email eclektica@eclekticasalon.com

  5. Your Holiday Checklist: Get Ready for the Holidays at the Village

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    Santa shouldn’t be the only one making a list and checking it twice! Our holiday checklist will keep you on track to ensure your festivities will be merry and bright. This season, The Village at Briarcliff is here to help you get ready for the holidays.

    ✓Deck the Halls           
    Transform your home into a winter wonderland with the latest holiday décor from Nell Hills. From dazzling, pre-lit trees and festive displays to beautiful wreaths and garlands, your home will be sure to sparkle.

    ✓Presents Under the Tree
    The unique boutiques at the Village make for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Explore Design in the City or Lillians for the newest fashions or stop by Made in KC for a variety of Kansas City-themed gifts.

    ✓The Holiday Feast
    Whether you’re a host or a guest this holiday, it’s important to plan your grocery list accordingly. Head to GreenAcres Market for a variety of fresh, organic products for holiday cooking.

    ✓Get Photo-Ready
    Look beautiful and feel confident this season with a little pre-holiday beauty prep.  Visit Eclektica salon for a gorgeous haircut and style or The Spa at Briarcliff for a signature manicure and pedicure.

    ✓Ring in the New Year
    Start off the New Year right with a New Year’s Eve dinner reservation at the Village.  Treat yourself to Trezo Mare’s delicious, Italian influenced cuisine or enjoy the delightful Argentinian cuisine from Piropos.

  6. Foundation Fitness – More Than Just a Gym

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    Foundation Fitness is more than just a gym–it’s a place that gives members the opportunity to be their very best in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Whether you’re an expert, a beginner, or somewhere in between, Foundation Fitness welcomes you with the equipment, services, and expertise to help you achieve your fitness goals.

    Foundation Fitness offers month-to-month, 6-month, and 12-month memberships, giving members 24-hour access to an array of cardio and strength training equipment. Foundation Fitness’ functional strength training equipment includes suspension and balance trainers to build strength, balance, and coordination. The cardio equipment at Foundation Fitness includes treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals that work to strengthen your heart, burn calories, and lose weight.

    In addition to top-of-the-line workout equipment, Foundation Fitness offers free yoga, Pilates, and small group personal training classes designed to reach your fitness goals in a supportive group setting. Foundation Fitness features a range of yoga classes, from courses offering enhanced relaxation to more intense classes to help you gain strength and flexibility. The Pilates courses are designed to improve posture, breathing, circulation, and total body strength and the small group personal training sessions offer total body strength and cardio circuit training.

    Foundation Fitness offers the equipment and services as well as the experts to help motivate you to reach your fitness goals. The Foundation Fitness team includes owner, manager, and head personal trainer, Sarah Giboney, two yoga instructors, several personal trainers, and two front desk associates. The staff and fitness experts at Foundation Fitness work hard to provide members with fitness solutions, a great experience, and a clean environment.

    “I’m blessed with this opportunity to help others help themselves,” says Giboney. “When you see someone reach a health goal, there’s really nothing like it.”

    Start your fitness journey today with a free 3-day trial membership at foundationfitnessbriarcliff.com/free-trial-membership

  7. Come shop at the Village at Briarcliff

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    Start your holiday shopping right by supporting small, local businesses at the Village on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday.

    Small Business Saturday, held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, was first observed in Roslindale Village, Massachusets on November 27, 2010. Launched by American Express, the holiday celebrates local shops, restaurants, and services and the impact they bring to communities nationwide.

    According to money.usnews.com, “48 percent of the money spent on purchases at a local independent businesses is re-circulated locally, but less than 14 percent of purchases at chain stores stay within the community.”

    To help shoppers locate small businesses in their area, American Express created an interactive map that allows users to search by business name, ZIP code, or type of services.

    In Kansas City, The Village at Briarcliff is home to many unique local boutiques, restaurants, and specialized services. Whether you’re looking for the latest fashions, fresh seafood, ultimate relaxation, or design inspiration, the Village at Briarcliff has something special for you. Show your support this year, and shop small–in a big way–at the Village!

    See below for special at your favorite Village at Briarcliff stores:

    GreenAcres Market

    • Greenair portable diffuser – $9.99
    • Now premium 300x blender – $29.99
    • Mineral fusion eyeshadow palette – $19.99
    • Evolution Salt Co. Himalayan Salt Lamp – $11.99
    • All succulent varities – 20% off
    • Now eucalyptus essential oil (1oz.) – $2.99
    • Buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 gift card FREE
    • and More!

    Lillians

    • Initial bar necklaces – $12 (Black Friday only)
    • Leggings – $10
    • Blanket Scarves – $20
    • Ponchos – $25
    • A gift with purchase all weekend to the first 10 guests each day

    Made in KC

    • Buy one apparel item (sock, hat, t-shirts, sweatshirt) and get the second for 50% off

    The Spa at Briarcliff

    • Schedule an appointment Black Friday through Sunday, November 27th, valuing $100 or more and receive a $25 gift card at the complete of your service (must mention when booking and complete appointment before January 31, 2017. )

    Trezo Maré

    References:

    http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2015/11/25/how-you-can-support-small-business-saturday

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Business_Saturday

  9. 11th Annual Holiday Lighting Celebration

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    Four Events, One Exciting Day

    Visit the Village at Briarcliff on Saturday, November 12th, for an exciting day of events. Read on to see how you can spend a fun-filled day at the Village.

    Holiday Sip N’ Shop

    Sip on holiday crafted cocktails from Snow & Company while shopping your favorite boutiques at the Holiday Sip N’ Shop from 12 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The $10 fee to attend and 10% of all sales will go directly toward Feed Northland Kids, an organization striving to address weekend nutrition and hunger by providing healthy foods for children living in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri. Participating boutiques include: Design in the City, Lillians, Made in KC, The Foot Spot, and Pinot’s Palette.

    Bar-K Dog Sitting

    Don’t leave your four-legged friend at home! From 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Bar-K will provide guests with dog sitting services at Mulberry Lake. You can enjoy your day at the Village knowing your pup will be safely supervised by caring and experienced professionals. 

    Holiday Lighting Ceremony

    Kick off the holiday season with the Village at Briarcliff’s annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy the beautiful lighting ceremony complemented with food, face painting, bouncy houses, caricature artists, music from the Five Star Band, and more!. The event will be held across from the Village at Mulberry Lake.

    Nell Hill’s Holiday Open House

    Head over to Nell Hill’s for the annual Holiday Open House. The store will be transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring the latest holiday decor to inspire seasonal decorating ideas for your home.

  10. Briarcliff’s newest event Venue – Royal Room

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    Heritage Event Spaces’ newest venue, Royal Room, is now located in The Village at Briarcliff. The new, modern event space offers the perfect setting for wedding receptions, corporate events and other special occasions.

    Joe and Ann Dugdale, owners of Heritage Event Spaces and operators of the Royal Room, began hosting events in 2007 and now operate five event spaces throughout the Kansas City area. The Dugdales bring nearly a decade of knowledge and experience in the event industry, making their clients’ visions a reality at the Royal Room.

    “So many of our clients are young couples starting their lives together,” says Dugdale.  “We get to help them create a day that they will remember for the rest of their lives.”

    The Royal Room accommodates up to 300 guests and is customizable to fit any budget, style, and occasion. A variety of event essentials are provided including tables, linens, glassware, silverware and china, DJ/emcee services, staff assistance such as bartenders and servers, audio, visual and lighting equipment, and much more.

    In addition to an assortment of event amenities, The Royal Room partners with Trezo Mare Restaurant to provide clients with delicious Italian influenced cuisine catering options. Trezo Mare offers Royal Room clients a diverse and fresh menu with an array of food selections such as fresh seafood, hardwood-fired steaks, handmade pastas, appetizers, and desserts.

    Just minutes from downtown Kansas City and KCI airport, the Royal Room is the perfect location for your next special event. To start planning today, call 816.935.7904 or email info@heritageeventspaces.com.