Ted Wight's St. Louis Style

The Light Project, Spring Church, Grand Center

I drove by the Spring Church in Grand Center today and saw the exciting work by Rainer Kehres and Sebestian Hungerer called Chorus.  Find out more here:  http://lightproject.pulitzerarts.org/artists/progress/kehres-hungerer/

Atrium Gallery, CWE is Moving

The Atrium Gallery located at 4729 McPherson is moving across the street to the space formally occupied by Houska Gallery. The move will take place in early October. Now is a good time to visit their current gallery...they are having a moving sale until September 21st. 

While you are down there, make sure you stop at the Antique Center of St. Louis.  They are having a closing sale and half of the merchandise is already gone.  I believe their sale goes until the end of September.

Thirst For Life- Atomic Cowboy

Last night a group of friends sponsored Thirst For Life at The Atomic Cowboy. The Atomic Cowboy donated 100% of the drink proceeds to St. Louis Effort for AIDS' PAWS program. The Atomic Cowboy just happened to have swing classes going on in the room next door....what a fun place....yummy bar-food...the cocktails were refreshing also!

Bamboo, Red Castor Beans and Hydrangeas....oh my

I have to work extra hard to find something to share in my garden today. It is looking a bit tired...you can feel summer ending.

Isadore Shank

The late Isadore Shank's family have put together a website to honor him. http://web.mac.com/firbeams/iWeb/Site/Home.html Below is a pic of one of his houses and the wonderful DeBaulieve Building on Delmar.

Desk from the Dream Hotel, NYC

I love this illuminated desk featured in each room at the Dream Hotel, NYC.

Caterpillars and Butterflies

The highlight of my garden this week are the butterflies and caterpillars. I planted butterfly bush, dill, something from the milkweed family and zinnias. The caterpillars love eating the dill and milkweed. I also got some wonderful yellow and red aphids on the milkweed.

Bernoudy Article

A few weeks ago I had some posts on the Bellerive CCGs Bernoudy. FYI....it is under contract. Here is the article that was in St. Louis Homes magazine about this lovely house:  http://www.stlouishomesmag.com/St-Louis-Homes-and-Lifestyles/August-2008/Element-of-Surprise/

Thirst 4 Life- Thursday, August 28th Atomic Cowboy

Fire

I want one of these for my deck....so much better than a firepit.

http://www.radius-design.com/rshop/uni-flame-p-784.html?osCsid=c6lm76049e9hut6i5lrconvi54

1165 Wildhorse Creek Rd

Here is a lovely equestrian estate in Chesterfield. 6 bedrooms, over 7 acres and yours for $1,999,000.

Mid-century St. Louis

Take a look at Michelle Kodner's new website in St. Louis' rich mid-century architecture:  www.midcenturymodernstlouis.com

Lake St. Louis Estate

I drove past Lake St. Louis this week and was surprised by a new development on the highway...The Meadows of Lake St. Louis.  Cardwell's just opened a restaurant there called something else. They are also putting a Talbots in the development.

Try this Lake St. Louis estate on for size. Over 7,000 square feet and on more than an acre. Your for $2,988,000.

30 Westmoreland Place

"Designed by noted architect James P. Jamieson and constructed in 1910, this handsome English Tudor is located on a premier private street and features outstanding architectural detailing throughout including decorative plaster ceilings and leaded windows. The unusually large chef's kitchen with butlers pantry includes an attached breakfast room and half bath. A cozy library with fireplace leads from the spacious entry hall to a shady and private side garden with antique brick paving and charming fountain. The gracious master suite includes an intimate sitting room and his and hers dressing rooms and bathrooms. The third floor consists of a large playroom and two guest rooms with fireplaces. A three car carriage house includes a workshop and second floor staff/guest quarters. The enclosed, heated swimming pool features a charming Regency facade allowing for year-round use. This architectural gem is of a manageable size and is ideally located in the heart of the Central West End."

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Yours for $1,439,000

Houska Gallery- "One Night Only" Pics

Last night Charlie Houska opened his gallery on McPherson for one night. Next month Carolyn and Joe Miles are moving The Atrium Gallery across the street into this space. I hear that their opening in October is going to be truly outrageous and fun. Tentatively their opening will be coupled with the opening of Herbie's in the old Balaban's. The Monarch restaurant people are doing it. Also the rumor is that Niche is opening another restaurant in the old Melange space on Euclid.

Rockford Farms, Pike County

This has been such a lovely week. I went out to our farm yesterday and today to do some painting prep work with my son. Normally this time of the year it is brown and dried up....this year it looks like June.

metal mesh fabrics

I think these metal mesh fabrics could be cool in the right interior.  Check out the website: http://www.whitinganddavis.com/default.htm

 

1200 Lay Road, Richmond Heights

This newer home in the Ladue School District is lovely. It is over 6,100 sq feet, though does not scream mega-mansion from the front. Located on over an acre, this home can be yours for $2,150,000.

760 Yale, University City

I am wild about this listing in University City. It has been on the market a while. The initial price was $499,000, though it is now listed for $460,000. Think how much fun it would be to have a party and descend down the staircase to greet your guests......or sing from the balcony to your guests.

6441 Cecil Ave., Clayton

This lovely home is located in one of Clayton's finest streets. Almost 4,000 sq ft and 6 bedrooms. Offered at $1,399,000.

5.5 Designers- the art of industrial ceramics

Happy Friday and here is another installment of innovative ceramic design from the Gardiner Museum (Toronto) exhibit on "the art of industrial ceramics". 

Today we look at the work of 5.5 Designers out of France.  Functional and whimsical. http://www.cinqcinqdesigners.com/

Art Opening and Closing Next Friday- One Night Only

Ceramic Artist- Robert Dawson

As part of my continued series of ceramic artist that I discovered at the Gardiner Museum's (Toronto) exhibit: the art of industrial ceramics, we are highlighting Robert Dawson's work.  I found a place you can buy them....Wedgwood:  http://www.wedgwoodusa.com/search/results.asp?terms=robert+dawson

 

Ceramic Artist- Esther Derkx

This is another installment of my feature on the ceramic artist that I saw at the Gardiner Museum's (Toronto) exhibit , the art of industial design.

Today we look at the whimsical works of Esther Derkx. Here is her site for more info: http://www.estherx.nl/

the art of industrial ceramics

When I was in Toronto last month, my brother took us to the Gardiner Museum. The Gardiner Museum is devoted just to ceramic arts. They had an exhibit going on: the art of industrial ceramics. I was just wild about what I saw and am starting a series for the next few days on some of the artists that were featured.

The first is Hella Jongerius. She incorporates nature's elements into her artwork combined with standard ceramic vessels.

Find out more here: http://www.nymphenburg.com/us/designers/hella-jongerius.html

930 Dalkeith, University City

Click on this link for a photo essay on this mid-century U City house near Ruth Park: http://www.pbase.com/weed30/dream_house

40 Washington Terrace

This lovely Washington Terrace house is on the market for $1,175,000. Designed by Barnett Haynes & Barnett in 1901

 

Imperial, MO Home

"Constructed in 1925, this handsome two story Georgian-revival style residence is beautifully situated on a knoll overlooking the Mississippi River. Possibly designed by the architectural firm of , Russell and Garden, this home features remarkable architectural detailing including terrazzo floors, plastered stucco interior walls, a carved Travertine marble fireplace, wrought iron railings, original crystal chandeliers and wall sconces, and elegant wood sash windows and shutters. This approximately 5.52 acre property includes a three room guest/caretakers cottage, a large detached stone garage and a charming hexagonal stone gazebo with tile roof at the River's edge. The lovely, gently sloping grounds feature unusual terraced stone gardens and steps offering additional views over the river. This romantic, historic property offers a rare opportunity to own riverfront property just 25 minutes south of St. Louis. Perfect for a weekend getaway or a year-round residence."  Yours for $1,295,000

Ladue Ranch, 8 Creekwood Lane

Here is a new listing in Ladue for a mid-century ranch. It seems to be very open and bright. Yours for $650,000.