Ted Wight's St. Louis Style

Sponge Lamps

These light fixtures remind me of my brother who works at Corning in New York state.  He works on a product called- Celcor.  It is used in filtration components.....made out of ceramic.

To find out more about these lights click HERE.

15 Washington Terrace; Ladue News Decorator's Showcase....wrap up post! Open Today, Nov., 6th from 1-3 PM

15 Washington Terrace is for sale for $825,000.  Find out more HERE. The mansion is also open on Sun., Nov 6th from 1-3 PM. Unfortunately the furnishings have been removed since the showcase is over, though you can still see the wonderful spaces!

Mary Stieven of MKS Designs did a great job transforming the Sleeping Porch in a great/usable space.  I would like to have a cup of coffee here and read the paper.

The Game Room was designed by Jeanne Lashmett of i3 Design Group. This was the old servant's quarters.

Vicki Dreste of Victoria Dreste Designs took one of the servant's sleeping rooms and turned it into a stylish Parisian Reading Room.

One of the upstairs bedrooms was designed by Tom Sprick of Tom Sprick Interior Designs

Another bedroom was decorated by Kim Taylor of Kim Taylor Interior Design

The front entrance terrace and entry played off of the Mediterranean style of the house by using succulents in his plantings. Stunning! Designed by Rand Rosenthal of Rand Rosenthal Landscaping and Design.

Here is a ;ist of the other's who participated in decorating the mansion. I do not have pictures of their projects to show....my photography probably was not good and it certainly is not that I did not like their work.

David Blakely Meredith Wanamaker, Paige Gilbertson, Jay Eiler, Linda Lowenstein, Paul Doerner and Stephanie Pondrum of Niche took on the Grand Foyer.  Carolyn Peterson of Carolyn Peterson Design did the Grand Staircase and Second Level Gallery.  Mim Phillips of Mim Phillips Interiors did the Boy's Bedroom.  Wendy Noory and Carey Steven of Atom Designs/ Mountjoy Designs created a fun bath for the Jack-and Jill Bathroom.  The back patio and yard was transformed by Mike Marks and Chris Mueller of Luxury Landscape Management and Accent Landscape and Design.  The Side Portico was decorated by Chris and Amy Plaisted of Hammer & Hand Imports.  Elizabeth Ottolini did wonders on the kitchen!

 

15 Washington Terrace- The Butler's Pantry

Patrice Munden of Patrice Munden Interior Design took a difficult room, The Butler's Pantry, and transformed it into a useful space for a family.

15 Washington Terrace is for sale for $825,000.  Find out more HERE. The mansion is also open on Sun., Nov 6th from 1-3 PM. Unfortunately the furnishings have been removed since the showcase is over, though you can still see the wonderful spaces!

15 Washington Terrace, Ladue News Decorator's Showcase- The Study

Anne Smith and Liz McGovern of June Roesslein Interiors decorated the Study at 15 Washington Terrace. The study has the original Chinese motif that is echoed throughout the woodwork and alabaster light fixture. Many of these CWE mansions have "theme" rooms that show the owner's sophisticated lifestyle of travel.

15 Washington Terrace is for sale for $825,000.  Find out more HERE. The mansion is also open on Sun., Nov 6th from 1-3 PM. Unfortunately the furnishings have been removed since the showcase is over, though you can still see the wonderful spaces!

15 Washington Terrace, Ladue New Decorator's Showcase- The Solarium

Diane Breckenridge-Varrett, Maureen Russell, Colleen Ertl and Melissa Buckley of Diane Breckenridge Interiors did an outstanding job of decorating 15 Washington Terrace's Solarium. What a transformation!

15 Washington Terrace is for sale for $825,000.  Find out more HERE.

Before picture

 

 

 

 

15 Washington Terrace, Ladue News Decorator's Showcase- The Living Room

C.J, Knapp and Carol Snyder of Edwin Pepper Interiors decorated the Living Room for the Ladue News Decorators Showcase @ 15 Washington Terrace. The Living Room opens to the grand foyer, a terrace and the solarium. It is truly one of the most gracious rooms in the city!

15 Washington Terrace is for sale for $825,000.  Find out more HERE.

Before picture

Details

15 Washington Terrace- Ladue News Decorator's Showcase...the Dining Room

Alan Brainerd decorated the lovely Dining Room for the Ladue News Decorator's Showcase that just finished. He chose an asian theme for this gorgeous room.  Notice the Before and After pictures...what a difference a good decorator can make! 15 Washington Terrace is for sale for $825,000.  Find out more HERE.

A special thank you to Alan for coming up with the concept to have the Ladue News dive into their first decorator's showcase. I know the design community is happy since the St. Louis Symphony stopped their regular showcases.

 

Ladue News Decorator's Showcase- Master Suite

The Ladue News Decorator's Showcase is now over.  It was an overwhelming success! 15 Washington Terrace is for sale for $825,000.

Today I am featuring some pictures from the Master Bedroom Suite that was designed by Ken Stuckenschneider. It is lovely! You will love the walls that are painted a soft yellow and then he added a raised motif of white plaster periodically throughout the room. I am not doing a good job of describing it since it is so unique....go see it for yourself!

Here is the raised plaster motif I mentioned.

Wicker Toilet

I feel like I have seen a toilet like this before. Maybe at an old resort hotel like The Greenbriar. Featured in a Warson Woods house. Maybe Home Depot will start to carry them!

Ladue News Decorator's Showcase- ending Sunday, Oct 30th

The final days of the Ladue News Decorator's Showcase is here. Make sure that you see this lovely mansion and the exquisite work of some of our most talented local decorators. Just seeing the mansion is reason enough! A true period piece that retains most of it's original character. 15 Washington Terrace is also available to purchase for $825,000. The Seller will be reviewing offers on November 1st.  The Buyer will be able to work with the decorators to purchase some of the items they used in each room.Hurry!

Wall Decals

I think I am officially over decorative wall decals that try to give me inspiration.  Yesterday I was showing houses in Webster Groves and most seemed to have these phrases in the kitchen, living room , bathroom and child's room. Why don't these signs say something more useful than, Live, Love and Laugh?  How about:  "Put Down the Toilet Seat"  "Take Out the Trash" "Why Don't You Pay More Attention to Me" "Who is Betty?" "Isn't it About Time You Lost Some Weight" "You Are Almost Fifty...Live, Live, Live!" "Find A Better Job!"

 

 

 

 

Sofa Bunk Bed?

Check this out....a sofa that turns into a bunk bed!   Find out more HERE.

 

Danish Mafia- Mid-century Teak Furniture

Here is a great resource for stylish Mid-Century Danish Furniture.  Click HERE for their website.

Designs Within Reach DWR- CWE Location Closing...Sale Going On

The DWR store on Maryland in the CWE is closing.  Hurry!  They have everything at least 30% off.

 

Interesting Design Ideas

I was showing a lovely mid-century ranch in Des Peres yesterday. The owner used many interesting design features to incorporate antiques in a contemporary way. Check out the antique bathroom items displayed in the master bathroom.

In another mid-century house they had a port hole in the kitchen!

Ahoy mate!  Dinner is ready!

Decorating Tips for Huge Rooms

Recently I read an article that discussed how to decorate a huge room. Whether it is a mansion in the CWE of St. Louis, a McMansion with a two-story great room or a home with a large open living area....these spaces can be hard to decorate.

Here are some tips from the article:

• create a "can touch and feel" atmosphere using texture and the arrangement of furniture
• repeat the colors used to other portions of the house
• add decorative moldings
• hang large chandeliers
• cluster your seating arrangements
• use three rugs in an extra long room instead of one gigantic rug
• add full-length draperies
• pick out darker/richer paint colors
• use tall wainscoting and extra-wide chair rails that are a different color than the walls
• select higher-backed sofas, larger art and taller lamps

Here is an example of a NO NO

 

This example works better

 
  


 

 

 

 

Dinner with the Parents

The title of this blog sounds like a new comedy movie...though it was actually a delicious event hosted by my friend, Dean.  It was a fun opportunity for a group of close friends to get together to celebrate their parents.

Porcelanosa- Qatar Tiles

Check out these cool tiles from Porcelanosa's new collection of dimensional tiles.  Visit www.porcelanosa-usa.com for more details.

Johnathan Adler- furniture

Johnathan Adler has just rolled out an elegant line of wood furniture using rich walnut.  Check out some of the pieces HERE.

 

White Pumpkins

This Halloween....try carving a white pumpkin!

The 2010 Architect & Designer Awards

The new issue of St. Louis AT HOME magazine will be available soon. It features the winning designs from The 2010 Architect  & Designer Awards. Last night I attended their awards ceremony our at Logan University. Friend and Designer Jacob Laws of Cure Design Group received a First and Second Place award for his work. Now he can call himself an Award Winning Designer! Jimmy Jamieson got his cardio in for the day walking up to accept several awards for his winning designs.

 

Local Artist- Jeff Kapfer...Vote for His Loft!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR HIS LOFT

Retro-inspired Telephones, Radios & More!

It is fun finding an antique retro item in a garage sale or shop, though have you ever tried to get the item to work?  Here is a great resource for new retro items that will certainly be a conversation piece.....and actually a piece you can have a conversation on!  Check out Crosley's WEBSITE.

Bernoudy Planter

Even if you can't afford to buy a Bernoudy home, now you can still have a little bit of Bernoudy in one of the planters that he designed.  This rare planter measures 12"x12"x 9" and is available for $4,500 from a collector in San Francisco. It featured the original copper liner.  If you are interested, check out this LINK.

 

The Perfect Lighting For Project Runway Lovers!

Find out more at this blog:  The Contemporist

Deck

Here is a picture of my deck from the other evening.  The canopy is from Target.  Look at the tablecloth....I love it.  My brother had someone make it from various colored bandannas for my parent's 50th anniversary party that took place at our farm a few years back.

Cool Chair

Check out this chair.  It looks like a typical padded chair, though it is sculpted out of wood!  Find out more on this BLOG.

Outdoor Pillows

I went by Restoration Hardware yesterday and bought some outdoor pillows that were half off.  I think I paid something like $13 a piece.  Hurry...they still have a nice selection.

7 Little Lane

Interior Designer Jacob Laws of the Cure Design Group has landed a dream assignment.....decorating A Eugene Mackey, Sr. mid-century masterpiece in Ladue.  I can't wait to see what he does!  Check out my previous post about this house HERE.

New Finds

One nice thing about selling homes is that you often get first dibs on items in the house slated for the estate sale.  Here are a couple items I picked up last week. I must be in my gilded faze.

A Pair of Italian Gilded Obelisks

 

 

I have no idea what to call this mirror....though I thought it was dynamic.

Aged Tiles

These tiles will add immediate patina to your house.

Stainless Steel Tiles

I love these stainless steel tiles and think they would be perfect for a kitchen!

TrashLight

Here is a two-for-oner!  Find out more HERE!

Western Lamps

I saw these cool lamps in Architectural Digest recently.  I think they could be used in a contemporary home and be quite fun.

Vitrolite Kitchen

I saw the most stunning Virtrolite kitchen in a house near Forest Park over the weekend.  Look....the ceiling is even Virtrolite tiles.

 

 

Look...even the first floor powder room is a Virtrolite masterpiece...check out the deco mirror.

 

Ok....I am also bonkers for door knobs...this one makes me green with envy!

Lindstrom & Stromgren's Amazing Folding Table

Check our this LINK to find out more about this cool piece of furniture!

Fun Lighting

Check out these quirky light fixtures for your home, designed by Moooi.  Discovered on this BLOG.

St. Louis At Home- Cover Showplace

Thursday night I went to the St. Louis At Home party to recognize seven hot designers. A special treat of the evening was seeing the smashing condo that Jimmy Jamieson designed on the 25th floor of the Plaza in Clayton. The stylish space was featured in the March/April issue of the magazine.  I am wild about Fortuny fabric and Jimmy used it generously throughout the rooms.

 

See below....I love the aged effect on the closet door mirrors.

St. Louis At Home Magazine Party

Last night I attended the St. Louis At Home magazine party to celebrate the March/April issue that features seven hot interior designers. One of the celebrated designers is Jacob Laws. The party was held on the 25th floor of the fabulous Plaza in Clayton....currently listed by Steve Lange and Stephanie Oliver of Dielmann Sothebys. Come back tomorrow for some pics of the condo featured in the magazine!

Staging a House

More and more I have become adamant that staging an empty house is a requirement.  Recently I took over a listing in the Tower Grove area that was on the market for a year.  We staged it and it was under contract in two weeks.  Staging typically costs about 1% of the home price. Here are some before and after pics: