Ted Wight's St. Louis Style

Bernoudy Tour

I was a gorgeous day yesterday for the Bernoudy House Tour to benefit Frank Lloyd Wright's Ebsworth Park house in Kirkwood.  There were five houses on tour and then everyone assembled at a gorgeous Bernoudy home located on Upper Barnes Rd in Ladue. 

My mother's house, which Bernoudy lived in himself with his wife, was on the tour.  I spent every morning over Memorial Day weekend power washing her brick patios, walls and house.  The task was daunting since she has brick patios on four sides of the house. A friend told me a helpful hint to get rid of moss and algae off of brick patios....spray them with chlorine.  I have to try this next time.  Below are a few pics of my mother's house.

 

Annual FLWHEP Birthday Party: A Tribute to William Adair Bernoudy

The last two days I have been diligently working on my mother's house which will be part of the Bernoudy house tour Sunday.  There may still be an opportunity to get on the tour and attend the party after-wards.  Donations start at $125.

Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010
Time: 1-3 p.m. — Tour of Bernoudy houses
         3-5 p.m. — Birthday party at the Bry House, designed by Bernoudy
 
This annual benefit to support the programs and projects of the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebswoth Park is dedicated to William Adair Bernoudy, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright who was one of St. Louis’ most admired architects.
 
In addition to tours of several homes designed by Bernoudy, this celebration will include a musicale by the much-honored Carolbeth Trio and singer Debby Lennon featuring Bernoudy’s favorite songs by George Gershwin and Cole Porter.
 
There will also be an auction for a week’s stay at the only home Bernoudy designed outside the United States. It is located on Tortola, an island in the Caribbean known for its beauty and sailing. Click for auction details and absentee bid form.
 
To receive an invitation, please e-mail info@ebsworthpark.org with your name and mailing address.
 
 
The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
   House Address: 120 North Ballas Road — Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
   Mailing Address: 40 Upper Ladue Road — St. Louis, Missouri 63124
314-822-8359 — info@ebsworthpark.org

Mid-century Light Fixtures....and a few clocks thrown in!

Over the last few weeks I have been through some exciting mid-century St. Louis homes.  Here are just a few images the wonderful light fixtures....and a couple clocks!

(Ralph Fournier designed Ladue home- basement bathroom....love the light fixture which is perfect with the wallpaper!)

 

(Same house- clock in the kitchen.)

 

(Ladue Bernoudy- custom-designed light fixtures.)

 

 

 

(Isadore Shank designed house in Westwood)

 

 

2 Deer Creek Hill, Ladue- Bernoudy

Look at this stunning Bernoudy home located on 3 acres in Ladue.  With over 6,000 sq ft of living space....this is what it means to live stylishly!  $1,500,000.

Listed by: Rose-Lynn Sokol, Broker - Associate, Prudential Alliance, REALTORS™, Direct: 314-872-6724,Office: 314-997-7600

Bernoudy Homes in Columbia, Missouri

Thank you Andrew Raimist for bringing to my attention the article earlier this month in the Missourian about the Bernoudy homes in Columbia, Missouri.  Read and see a slide show HERE.

Fallingwater

I am back home after a grueling drive last night.  Somehow my sons convinced me to continue driving all the way back to St. Louis when we planned on spending the night in Columbus. 

Oh well at least we are home and don't have to drive today.

Fallingwater was an experience and I want it!  Seeing this Frank Lloyd Wright home inspires you to further appreciate the architect and his focus on integrating a house with its surroundings.I wish I could show you some interior pics, though the museum does not let you take them.  You can see how our local William Bernoudy used many of the same ideas as Wright in his homes.  The use of built-in bookshelves, seating, lighting, etc.  He also was great at bringing the outside in  with his use of windows, terraces and balconies.

 

 

 

14 Brazillian Ct., Ladue

This fine mid-century home in Ladue was designed by William Bernoudy, though completed by someone else. It is located next to another fine Bernoudy on a quiet cul-de-sac. In fact, when I first saw that house was on the market, I thought it was the Bernoudy next door that was back on the market. Remember that house sold very quickly this Spring....so hurry up if you are interested in this one!

It is offered at a reasonable $699,900 and is almost 2900 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths.

Offered by Karen Seigel @ Laura McCarthy Real Estate  314-725-5100  Open this Sunday.

(Update....Under Contract in 8 days.)

801 Kent Road, Ladue

A lovely Bernoudy on 1.8 acres just went on the market at 801 Kent Road in Ladue.  The home is listed for $1,250,000 and sits on a spacious 1.8 acres. Sorry....I have not gotten permission to show pics yet.

Listed by Fred Hawes, Gladys Manion 314-721-4755

17 Brazilian Ct, Ladue Bernoudy

Finally for you Bernoudy-lovers without a million to spend on a house....a Bernoudy in Ladue for only $589,000.

Located at the end of a private street in Ladue, this 2300 sq ft, 3 bedroom home on 1/2 an acre can be yours.

Offered by Peggy Liggett at Laura McCarthy  314-569-1177

(Update: 3-31-09...this is already under contract.)

Bernoudy Home for Sale- 935 Barnes Road, Ladue

This stunning Bernoudy home located on Barnes Road in Ladue is on the market for $1,549,000.  I have been through it a few months ago and thought it was wonderful.  The rooms feel more open with taller ceilings than many of the earlier Bernoudys.  This house is large with almost 7,000 of space.  The back of the 2 acre lot adjoins Emily Pulitzer's wooded estate. All this and an indoor pool!

For more information contact:  Elaine Medve of Helix Realty  314-376-7646   Open Sunday, March 15, 1-3 PM.