Behind the Lens: Laurie and Charles Kay

Today we are taking you behind the scenes of our latest Helen Jon photo shoot and introducing you to the brilliant photographers (and our friends) who made the magic happen… Laurie and Charles Kay. So much planning goes into the creation of a Helen Jon photo shoot that is seldom discussed. Beyond the idyllic settings, the gorgeous models, and the fabulous swimwear, there are 5 a.m. call tim...

The Valentine's Edit

With love, our selection of Valentine’s Day gifts that will make someone’s day! XOXO, Helen Jon 1. Lake Pajamas Ribbon Tank Set in Dune 2. Slip Sleep Mask in Pink 3. Sophie Pullover in Latte 4. Ruffle Front One-Piece in Derby Eyelet 5. Best & Co Diamond Pavé Chain Bracelet 6. Barton Perreira Catroux Sunglasses  7. Weezie Towels 8. Papier Colourblock Notebook 9. Travel Clutch-Navy 10. Wait...

In Her Words: Amy Doering

Amy Doering For this installment of In Her Words, our spotlight shines on Amy Doering. We chose Amy for our first feature of 2020 because she embodies what we hope this year holds for us all. She is bold, funny, loving, and adventurous. Meet Amy Doering. Amy is, at first blush, a stay-at-home mom who lives a fairly normal life. But dig deeper and you discover how her love for yoga opens up a...

Riley Sheehey

Pictures tell a thousand words, and we are smitten with the stories Riley Sheehey tells through her whimsical, lovely, delicately-drawn illustrations. So much so that we asked (okay, pleaded with!) her to please, please, please create something special for us at Helen Jon. It’s a rare find when you stumble upon someone or something who can fully capture a moment, a mood, a feeling—and this...

In Her Words: Jane Mobley

My British war bride mother was mindful toward clothes. Meditative, really. Packing away wools in mothballs, shaking out linen for the iron, tying the sash of my polished cotton school dress, she would murmur what I remember as her clothing mantras:   “Beautiful fabric goes anywhere.” “The way you feel when you wear something, that’s what matters.” And, most often, “Really good clothes have...

Helen Jon x Presbury Collaboration

  Lauren Atterbury and Sarah-Allen Preston have creativity in spades. Both call Kansas City home, and along with raising busy and beautiful families, are turning their talents to a new venture. Lauren is one of the town’s most influential tastemakers and ultimate entertainers—and sister-in-law of Gwyn Prentice, Helen Jon’s co-founder. Sarah-Allen is an amazing artist, highly sought-after even...

8 Easy Tips for Sustainability

Photos by Laurie and Charles Photographs We all want to do our part to keep our planet healthy, but in our fast-paced world with multiple demands on our time, sometimes this is easier said than done. We’re sharing some creative – but simple! – tips, and would love to hear from you about your favorite sustainability ideas. Let us know what works for you! ************ Familiarize yourself wi...

Food Equality Initiative: Helping Families with Food Allergies and Celiac Disease

There is a gap in the food safety-net system. And Emily Brown is doing something about it. Emily founded Food Equality Initiative to improve health and end hunger in low-income families who contend with food allergies and celiac disease. No small feat, but she takes this challenge on with tremendous heart, strategic thinking, and a real plan to make lives better. We sat down with her—an...

His View: Tailgating 101

Are you ready for some football?!? Well, whether you are ready for it or not, football season is here. It seems the summer sun has officially set, and the hint of fall is now in the air. We thought it would be fun to share some expert ideas on how to throw the perfect tailgate. Helen Jon co-founder, Gwyn Prentice, thought this was outside her purview. But… she knew of an in-house expert sh...

Travels with Tess

Imagine: Leaving your job that you no longer love, with no “Plan B,” to find the life you really want. Meet Tess Vigeland. She did just that. She took the leap. Tess quit her successful, two-decade career as a radio journalist for NPR, sold all of her things, wrote a book titled "leap", and moved 8,000 miles away, alone, to a place she had never been. Why? How? Did it work out for her? R...

Women’s Foundation: Closing the Leadership Gap  

Start small. Think big. Recognize an issue, come up with a solution. All around us, local organizations are doing things to make our world better. At Helen Jon, we are thrilled to highlight good work being done well. In doing so, we hope these stories inspire ideas, light a fire within, and bring change.     ************ Consider this:  Even in the wake of a record-breaking wave of women c...

Masterful Military Makeovers

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Bertrand and Military Makeover Meet Jennifer Bertrand. You will be glad you did! Best known as the winner of HGTV’s Design Star, Jennifer currently co-stars in Lifetime TV’s Military Makeover with Montel, a very special home improvement series created to thank those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Her commitment reminds all of us at Helen Jon...