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Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)
Fall in love with the Quaint and Cozy side of the Kansas City Metro area and beyond. Join Lainie as she explores museums, traipses through historical districts, forages through farmer's markets, and highlights the work of local artisans and other small businesses located in the Kansas City area and beyond.
Episodes
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Four, Episode Nine: Museum Activities, Dia de los Muertos Festival, Halloween, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Historical/Museum a. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art-Open Drawing + b.Strawberry Hill Museum-Pysanky Class 2…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)ALK Season Three, Episode One: Restaurant Reviews, Recipes-In-Progress, Kitchen Insights, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Life Update 2. Restaurant Reviews: a. Olive Garden (Never-Ending Pasta Bowl) 3. Recipes in Progress: a. Coffee…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Four, Episode Eight: Museums, Hayrides, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Historical/Museum a. The National Museum of Toys/Miniatures b. 1859 Jail Museum 2. Entertainment a. Kansas City…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Four, Episode Seven: Personal Updates, 2026 Historic Preservation Awards, Black Comedy Fest, KC Attractions Pass, and more
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Personal Updates: a. Big Shoal Farm b. KC Renaissance Festival 2. Revised Show Format 3. Historical: Historic Kansas…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Four, Episode Six: Arirang Festival, Parkville Community Ed Classes, Big Shoal Pumpkin Field, Local Community Theatre, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Arirang Festival (UMKC Student Union) 2. Park Hill Community Education 3. Big Shoal Farm-Pumpkin Patch 4. Local…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Four, Episode Five: Tim Murphy Gallery, Mid-Continent Public Library Events, and more
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Tim Murphy Gallery 2. Events-Mid-Continent Public Library 3. Comfort Shows a. Great Irish Interiors b. The Art…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Four, Episode Four: Antioch Urban Growers, Flowers in Overland Park, Local Events, and more
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Aunt Lainie's Kitchen 2. Antioch Urban Growers 3. Flowers in Overland Park 4. Local KCMO Events a. Clay County Museum…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Four, Episode Three: Revisiting the Power and Light District, Bennett Park, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Revisiting the Power and Light District (Kansas City, MO) 2. Bennett Park (Liberty, MO) 3. Events a. Kansas City…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Four, Episode Two: Ruth Moore Park, Steel's Used Books, and Bits of Comfort
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Ruth Moore Park and Community Garden 2. Steel's Used Books 3. Bits of Comfort a. Dolly Parton ("Joyful Noise") b. Tim…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Four, Episode One: Touring Garrison School and Cultural Center, Atkin-Johnson (Big Shoal Farm) Sunflowers, and more
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Touring Garrison School and Cultural Center Downtown Historic Liberty Walking Tours 2. Atkins-Johnson (Big Shoal Farm)…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC August 2026 Trailer
Welcome to the Quaint and Cozy KC Podcast, a podcast where I explore hidden gems in the Kansas City area and beyond. Join me as I visit charming town squares…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Mini Season Three, Episode Fifty-one: Guilty Pleasures
Join me as I chat about my guilty pleasures. Read the blog: Quaint and Cozy KC blog Join me on Facebook: Quaintand Cozy KC Join me on Instagram: Quaintand…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Mini- Season Three, Episode Fifty: How Are You Spending Your Summer Vacation?
Join me as I chat about the last half of summer vacation. Read the blog: Quaint and Cozy KC blog Join me on Facebook: Quaintand Cozy KC Join me on…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Mini- Season Three, Episode Forty-Nine: Brainstorming Cozy Small Downtown Express Bus
Join me as I discuss an idea for Cozy Small Downtown Bus Transport. Read the blog: Quaint and Cozy KC blog Join me on Facebook: Quaintand Cozy KC Join me…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season 3, Episode Forty-Eight: Rock Island Bridge, West Bottoms neighborhood, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Rock Island Bridge 2. West Bottoms neighborhood 3. Bingo sets a. Musical Bingo 4. Sunday Fun: a. Merriam Community…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Seven: ImPulse Gallery, Things to Do, and more...
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. ImPulse Art Gallery: George Mayfield 2. Things to do: a. MCPL-Program Guide b. Kansas Country Living 3. Historic…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Six: July 4th Recap, Morton Amphitheatre Watch Party, and Cooley Park
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. July 4th Recap 2. Go North KC a. Morton Amphitheatre, July 3rd Watch Party 3. Comfort Creators a. Waremoore, LLC b…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Five: MCC-Maplewoods Campus, Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Vivion Trail 2. MCC-Maplewoods campus 3. Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site 4. Juneteenth 5. Bit of…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Four: William Jewell College tour, Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum, and more
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. William Jewell College Walking Tour a. William Jewell College b. Guided Walking Tours in Liberty, MO 2…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Three: The Crossroads Districts, Children's Fountain, Crown Center and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. The Crossroads Neighborhood District 2. Children's Fountain 3. Crown Center a. Museum of BBQ 4. Rosedale Neighborhood…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Two: Exploring Your Local Venues in the KCMO during the World Cup
Join me as I chat about the following: Activities 1. Farmer's Markets 2. Community Gardens 3. Coffee Shops 4. Bookstores 5. Sports Bar 6. Local Museums 7…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-One: Kansas City Northern Railroad, Downtown NKC, Tim Murphy Art Gallery, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Kansas City Northern Railroad a. Frank Vaydik Park b. Line Creek Community Center and Ice Arena 2. Downtown North…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty: Wyandotte County, KS, KC Glory, and Comfort Podcasts
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Wyandotte County, KS Park a. Bonner Springs, KS Farmer's Market (Briefly mentioned) b. Downtown Bonner Springs, KS…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Nine: Weston, MO, National Silk Museum, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Weston, MO a. National Silk Museum b. The Farmer's House Market c. Jeff's Architectural Salvage at Old River Landing…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Eight: Clay County Historical Museum, Sacred Creations, NYX Spirits, and more...
There is a short delay at the beginning of this episode. 1. Clay County Historical Museum (Historic Downtown Liberty, MO) a. Historic Downtown Liberty Farmer's…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Seven: Park University, Campanella Gallery, OSGKC Orchid Auction, and Comfort Show
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Park University (Parkville, MO) a. Campanella Gallery 2. Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City a. Orchid Auction 3…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Six: West Bottoms, Bella Patina, Comfort Reading, and 2026 Farmer's Market Season
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Bella Patina (West Bottoms neighborhood) 2. Comfort reading: Harley & Davidson 3. 2026 Kansas City Farmer's Market…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Five(35.1): Langston Hughes-A Lyrical Life, Johnson County Museum, and more...
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life a. Lyric Opera of Kansas City b. MCPL Woodneath Library 2. Johnson County Museum (…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Five: Sar Ko Par Trails Park, Legler Barn Museum, Basement Books KC, and more...
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Sar Ko Par Trails Park 2. Legler Barn Museum (Lenexa, KS) 3. Basement Books KC (Historic Downtown Liberty, MO) 4. The…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Four: Englewood Arts Center, Vivilore Retail Shops, and More
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Englewood Arts Center a. Englewood Arts District b. Third Friday Art Walk (March 20, 2026- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm) c…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Three: The Gilded Page, Northland Symphony Orchestra Association, and Comfort Shows
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. The Gilded Page 2. Northland Symphony Orchestra Association a. Beethoven Symphony No. 2 b. Cello Concerto 3. Comfort…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Two: Puppetry Arts Institute, Journy.tv, and more
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Puppetry Arts Institute (Englewood Arts District, located in Independence, MO) a brief mention of Vivilore and…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-One: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art 2. Oil On Linen 3. Westport 4. Museum of Kansas City 5. Galentine's Day 6. Super…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty: Snow Day Activities, Comfort Shows, and more...
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Snow Day Activities a. 50 Fun Things to Do When You're Stuck Inside During Winter by Kelly Medeirosb. Union Station in…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Nine: Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Bookstore Tour, and more..
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art 2. Bookstore Tour a. Flagship Books b. Basement Books KC c. Steel's Used Books Read…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Eight: Welcome to 2026, Gage Park, Washburn University and more...
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Welcome to 2026: Life Update 2. Gage Park (Topeka, KS) 3. Washburn University (Topeka, KS) 4. Mulvane Art Museum…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Seven: NYE in Kansas City, Berkley Riverfront Park, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. NYE in Kansas City 2. Berkley Riverfront Park a. Moonstone Bar (briefly mentioned) b. Two Birds, One Stone (briefly…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Six: Englewood Park, Waterfall Park, Downtown Lee's Summit, and more...
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. A Return to Englewood Park (Kansas City, MO) 2. Waterfall Park (Merriam, KS) 3. Downtown Lee's Summit, MO a. Blue Heron…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Five: Quick Holiday Guide
Join me as I discuss ideas for this holiday season. 1. Treelighting and/or Drive-thru Light Displays 2. Festive Photos 3. Tree Decorating 4. Simple Gathering…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Four: Antioch Park, The Shops of Prairie Village, Flying H Drag Strip and More...
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Exploring Antioch Park (Overland Park, KS) 2. The Shops of Prairie Village (Prairie Village, KS) 3. Flying H Drag Strip…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Three: Shoal Creek Living History Museum, Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, Newsletters, and more
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Shoal Creek Living History Museum 2. Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum 3. Orchid Show at the Overland Park Arboretum 4…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Two: Downtown Eudora, KS, Comfort Reading, Gift Closets, and Comfort Television
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Downtown Eudora, Kansas 2. Eudora Community Museum 3. Comfort Reading a. Myquillin Smith b. Melissa Michaels c…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-One: Ivanhoe Farmer's Market, Englewood Arts District, Tim Murphy Art Gallery, and more
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Ivanhoe Farmer's Market 2. Englewood Arts District (Independence, MO) 3. Merriam Plaza (Merriam, KS) 4. Tim Murphy Art…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty: Dispatches From The Farmer's Market: Atchison, KS and St. Joseph, MO
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Atchison,KS Farmer's Market 2. Atchison,KS 3. PonyExpress Farmer's Market (St. Joseph, MO) 4. EastHills…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Nineteen: College Activity Calendar, Exploring Lexington, MO, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. College Activity Calendars (brief mention of Pittsburg State University) 2. Exploring Lexington,MO a…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Eighteen: Farmer's Markets-Louisburg, KS, Fort Scott, KS, and Pittsburg, KS
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Downtown Louisburg, KS Farmer's Market 2. Downtown Fort Scott, KS: Visitor Center Farmer's Market 3. Downtown Pittsburg…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Seventeen: Linda Hall Library, Black Archives Mid-America, and more
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Linda Hall Library 2. Black Archives of Mid-America 3. Lake Winnebago 4. Upcoming Adventures: Ewing and Muriel Kauffman…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season, Episode Sixteen: Wilson Lake, Hill City, KS, and More
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Wilson Lake (Russell County, KS, and Lincoln County, KS) 2. Hill City, KS a. Schweitzer Hotel b. Hill City City Park…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Fifteen: Salina, KS, Smoky Hills Museum, and More
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Defining the Local Weekend Getaway 2. Salina, KS a. Downtown Salina, KS b. Sculpture tour c. Salina Farmer’s Market…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Fourteen: Weston, MO Farmer's Market, Rock Creek Meadows Nature Preserve, and More
1. Life Update 2. Weston, MO Farmer’s Market 3. Rock Creek Meadows Nature Preserve (Gladstone,MO) 4. Jesse James Birthplace (Kearney, MO) 5. Kearney Community…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirteen: Mission Market (Mission, KS), Watkins Museum of History, and more
Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Mission Market (Mission, KS) 2. Watkins Museum of History (Lawrence, KS) 3. Cafe Equinox (Shawnee, KS) 4. Smithville…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Twelve: Platte City Farmer's Market, Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum, Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery and more...
1. Platte City Farmer's Market 2 (Downtown Platte City, MO) 2. Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum (Crazy Quilt Exhibit) 3. Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery 4…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Eleven: Recap On My Trip To Vermont
Join me as I chat about my June 2025 trip to Vermont. 1. Church Street Marketplace 2. University of Vermont-Burlington, VT 3. Waterfront Park 4. Union…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Ten: Waldo Farmer's Market, Strawberry Hill Museum, Pleasant Valley Park, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Strawberry Hill Museum 2. Waldo Farmer's Market Marlowe's Original Dixon Lemonade Three Trails Community Church…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Nine: Englewood Park, Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum, Dispatch from the Farmers Markets
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Englewood Park 2. Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum 3. Lawrence, KS Farmers Market 4. Ivanhoe Farmers Market 5. 2025 KC…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Eight: Vaile Mansion Visit, Sky High Kite Festival, the TWA Museum, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Brief Birthday Recap a. Brass Rail b. Captain's Sports Lounge 2. Vaile Mansion (Independence, MO) 3. Bingham-Waggoner…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Seven: Downtown Kearney, MO, Tulip Festival, Orchid Auction, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following topics: 1. Downtown Kearney, MO 2. Kearney Historic Museum 3. Tulip Festival 4. Orchid Auction 4a. Merriam, KS Community…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Six: Exploring Excelsior Springs, MO 2.0, Themed Happy Hour, John Wornall House Museum, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following topics: 1. The Elms Hotel and Spa 2. Excelsior Springs Museum and Archives 3. Hall of Waters Museum 4. Themed Happy Hours…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Five: Recap of the Snake Saturday Parade, Adventures in Atchison, KS, and Downtown Belton, MO
Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Recap of the NKC Snake Saturday Parade 2. Adventures in Atchison, KS a. Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum b. Amelia…
Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)QCKC Season Three, Episode Four: Friday Nights At Home, Excelsior Springs, MO, NYX Spirits Lounge
Join me as a I chat about the following: 1. Friday Nights At Home, 2. Excelsior Springs, MO 3. NYX Spirits Lounge Read the Quaint and Cozy KC blog. Join me on…