For a trip to your ultra feminine side, step inside Sassy Chic, a beautiful new boutique on the north side of Mission Farms.  Featuring dresses for prom, pageants and couture, co-owners Ashley Litton (former Miss Missouri USA) and Lisa Forbes, (former Miss Kasas USA) specialize in making you look spectacular!  Formerly located in Mission, KS, Sassy Chic's new store hours are:  11am-6pm Tues, Wed; 11am-8pm Thurs; 1am-5pm Fri, Sat; and 12-4pm Sun. 

Bring in an old dress for Cross Lines, an organization providing dresses for those in need, and get $25 off a new purchase from the 2010 inventory.  Older inventories going out at 70% off.  WOW!  www.sassychicpageants.com for more information   
  

Horses are once again roaming the grounds of Mission Farms in an outdoor exhibit from ARTichokes.  You will have to see it to believe how incredible and eye-catching these beautiful horse sculptures are. 

Artist Rachel Wilson creates her remarkable found wood sculptures from Osage-orange limbs, otherwise known as "Hedge".  Wilson collects the fallen hedge branches from their crop and cattle farm in Reeds, Missouri to sculpt life-size figures inspired by her life on the farm.  The exhibit includes six horses and two dear which are positioned on the property near the lake at Mission Farms.  These sculptures are for sale.  Inquire at www.artichokeskc.com or (913)322-9481

Save the Date - May 1, 2010, for Kentucky Derby days at Mission Farms.  Plenty of southern charm and hospitality will be on hand in all the shops and restaurants to mark the 136th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby.   

Noble Cause USA, an organization benifitting wounded soldiers in the midwest region, will be hosting a tented event, a red-carpet, Kentucky Derby watching party.  Complete with mint juleps and appetizers, betting games, fashion show, prizes and entertainment, this festive party is not one to miss.  2:30-6:30pm.  Support the wounded soldiers.  Tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door.  Tickets available from Mission Farms merchants or mission-farms.com

Don't forget about Saturday morning breakfast at Rm 39.  Come as you are and enjoy the Steak and Eggs Benedict, Omelet Florentine, Brioche French Toast, Quiche of the day, Oven eggs, Frittata or Biscuits and Gravy.  A la carte items available, too.  Serving every Saturday from 8:00am-2:00pm  Breakfast menu attached.
  http://www.rm39.com/menus/breakfastmf.pdf 
Rm 39 will also be open for Easter Sunday and Mother's Day brunch. 

They're all the rage, replacing the trendy cupcake, and they're here!  Natasha's Mulberry & Mott is the only place in town offering French Macarons.  Filled with citrus curd, flavored ganache or flavored butter creams, these delicious cookie-like treats will melt in your mouth.  Try an original creation today and impress your guests.  $1.95 each. www.natashasmulberryandmott.com