Ted Wight's St. Louis Style

The New Ice Cube!

If you have an ice-crunching issue....these may be perfect!

Find out more HERE

Urbanaire

Last night was Urbanaire to benefit PROMO. I was the honorary chair with the St Louis Post Dispatch's lovely Debra Bass. The event was sold out and has come to be one of the hottest tickets of the year. The event was held at the Contemporary Art Museum.

Soap Holders

What a good idea! Soap holders that you press into your Neutogena bar. It keeps the soap from getting slimy and looks cool!

Modern Verses Contemporary

Read the article below from Houzz. I am still a little confused.....I was always understood that Modern means Contemporary when it was done.....like Mid-century Modern.  Contemporary is now!

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7755709/list/Modern-or-Contemporary-Architecture--The-Interiors-Edition

Vote for Local Artist Jeff Kapfer's Bedroom

Click this link to help Jeff win Apartment Therapy's contest!

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/jeffs-bright-organized-bedroom-my-bedroom-retreat-contest-186381

The Evolution of My Living Room

I still have some things to finish in my Living Room, though it is coming together.  I have ordered an Asian-motif rug from Stark and an going to have two side chairs redone...oh and I almost forgot....my designer, David Deatherage of Century Design tracked down a wonderful Paul McCobb cocktail table in Pittsburgh that is making its way to St. Louis for me.

The pictures below show the evolution of this room.  

This is an early picture of this room when William Bernoudy was a bachelor and his mother was living with him.

This is the picture from the Bernoudy book and was taken after Bill Bernoudy had passed away and his wife, Gertrude, commissioned the book to be written.

And here is present day with my influence.

My New Warren Kessler Table Lamp

I am wild about my new table lamp. Designed by Warren Kessler in the 50's. The design fits right in with the Asian feel of my home.

Read more about Kessler here:

 

Charley Hopper Plates by Todd Oldham

I was at Lusso today getting a gift and saw these fun plates that just arrived.  I had to have them! Birds and MCM....what could be better!

One Memorial Drive, St. Louis ShipWork's New Office Space

I remember One Memorial Drive well when it was KMOX's headquarter's. My ex-wife's father was Robert Hyland who ran KMOX in its heyday. The old KMOX space (they moved to the Park Pacific building) has been white-boxed and is ready for a new tenant. This includes the whole terrace...which is enormous and looks over The Arch grounds. There are 22,000 sq ft still available.

Check out the exciting new office spaces for ShipWorks on the 20th floor. This has to be the coolest office space in St.Louis. Alan Nehring was the architect.   

ShipWorks, a leading shipping software company in downtown St. Louis, is for people and companies who sell online.  Founded in 2000 by two graduates of Saint Louis University, ShipWorks helps tens of thousands of small to mid-sized companies streamline their daily shipping operations and eliminate manual processes so that they can ship more in less time.

John Warren of CBRE represents the One Memorial Drive building.

John D. Warren 
CBRE | Brokerage
T 314 655 6062

john.warren@cbre.com 

 

 

Creature Cups

Check out these unique and surprising coffee mugs HERE.

Cool Ping Pong Table

I love the look of this Ping Pong table!  Find out more HERE

Balloon Lights

These are cool.  Find out more HERE

Adrian Luchini- Designed Masterpiece Open Sunday, Jan 20th 1-3 PM

Own a piece of artwork! This stunning, contemporary home was designed by world-renown architect, Adrian Luchini in 2004. Your will love the open spaces, magical light and unique architectural details. Think of this home as a cross between a loft and house.  Ideal for someone who is looking for a sophisticated lifestyle with a twist. The main level features a Living Room/ studio space in front and an Open Kitchen/Dining/Living area in back that opens to the backyard via two sets of sliding, glass doors. Nice side & backyard that has been professional landscaped. Upstairs is a large bedroom and a deep, spa tub. Within walking distance to fun restaurants, groceries, coffee shops and Tower Grove Park. Very energy efficient. Built in shelving and custom cabinetry throughout. Main floor laundry. Tax abated through 2014.

 

$190,000

http://4012juniata.canbyours.com

Open Sunday, January 20th from 1-3 PM   A must see and probably the only Open House.

Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555  tedwight@aol.com

Chrismy by Teresa Sapey

I want one of these for next year!  Click HERE for more information.

Stylish Shaw Townhome

Check out this stylish Townhome in the Shaw neighborhood owned by a friend of mine. I love the mask from the Chinese Light festival from the Garden. He also has a great collection of art all from local St. Louis artist.

Cool iPhone Case

I saw an artist friend at Fozzie's (Big Bend- Yummy sandwich shop!) and admired his iPhone case.  Real wood and brass. Find it at EXOvault.

 

Lovely Things Found in Provincetown

I popped into a lovely store in Provincetown called Shor. Look at these finds. I coveted the octopus candleholder.

Silk Tie Dyed Eggs

Try this. Wrap an egg in an old silk tie. Bind with string and boil 15 minutes.

Ask your Dad, hubbie or partner before you use one of his ties!

Jelly Fish- Inspired Light Fixtures

I like these! I remember catching jelly fish down in Destin, Florida and putting them in a large glass container to watch them float...beautiful....except if you swim into them.

Seen HERE.

And here are some out of paper....seen HERE

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.

Austin Texas Has it Going On!

Austin Texas has a strong collection of contemporary architecture. Check out my previous post about this dynamic city HERE.  Look at this boat dock on Lake Austin. See more HERE.

Hidden Pool

Check out this super cool patio that turns into a pool! You will be wowed!  Thank you Stacey for sending this to me to share!

The video:

http://www.wimp.com/everyoneneeds/

 

Here is the company website. http://www.hiddenwaterpools.com/

 

EAMES: The Architect and The Painter...Movie....Thursday Night

 

view this email in a browser EAMES: The Architect and The Painter Thursday, November 17, 2011, 7:30pm, Steinberg Auditorium Centro is proud to co-sponsor the exclusive St. Louis screening of "Eames: The Architect and The Painter".  The husband-and-wife team of Charles (hamming it up, above) and Ray Eames were America’s most influential and important industrial designers. Admired for their creations and fascinating as individuals, they have risen to iconic status in American culture. “Eames: The Architect and The Painter” – narrated by James Franco – draws from a treasure trove of archival material, including excerpts from their many films, and uses new interviews with friends, colleagues, and experts to both capture the personal story of the couple and place them firmly in the context of their times. A native of St. Louis, Charles Eames attended Washington University’s School of Architecture, and the film appropriately screens at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts’ Steinberg Auditorium.  Co-director Jason Cohn will be in attendance.  The evening's program also features a selection of the Eames' own films. Tickets are $12.00 at Steinberg Auditorium 30 minutes before show time.  Advance tickets are for sale at the Tivoli box office from 5-10 pm Monday - Thursday. No phone or online sales.  Click here for more information on the St. Louis International Film Festival. Save 15% On all Herman Miller SPECIAL ORDERS! November 23, 2011 - December 12, 2011 Just in time for the holidays: from Wednesday, November 23 through Monday, December 12, you'll save 15% off of Centro's already-reduced prices on any and all Herman Miller special orders. And now that Magis is being distributed in North America through Herman Miller retailers, your opportunities for saving money on great design have expanded. Call or stop by for details!

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.

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!

Sponge Outdoor Lamp by Miguel Angel García Belmonte

This looks cool.  See more pictures HERE.  The website for the product HERE. Your St. Louis yard could use these modern elements.

paola navone: euphoria for eumenes

One of the most infuriating finding cool design elements is how to actually buy them. I wish I could just say, go to Centro and they have them in stock. On this one you are going to have to do a little hunting. Love these chairs!  If you find a source for them, let me know. More pictures found HERE.

 
 

 

Sofa Bunk Bed?

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

 

Lighted Stepping Stones

Take a look at this cool design product for the garden. Lighted stepping stones designed by Roberto Paoli for design firm Serralunga.  They call them the Jacko Steps in homage to Michael Jackson's Billy Jean video. I have tried to find out how to buy them, and can not find a resource. Other sites point you to the Serralunga site, though the product and the designer are not on their site. Maybe Centro can find them.

Tree houses

This is just a tease....if you like tree houses...I may have the house for you coming on the market. I am not telling you where yet....though this home is in the Central Suburbs. Think Swiss Family Robinson.....though with Viking, Dacor and Bosch appliances....at least in the main house kitchen.  One tree house does have a toilet and a sink!

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.

 

Old Tile in University City Homes

Yesterday I toured a few homes that are for sale in U City. I came across some of the richest-looking old tile.  From two homes that dated from around 1929. I hope the new owner do not rip out these bathrooms.

Nestrest by Dedon

Check out this cool alternative to a hammock.

Blue Sky Homes

Watch this video about prefab Blue Sky Homes. I want to put one of these out at our Pike County, MO farm. Seen originally HERE.