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.

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.

 

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.

Jonathan Adler- Hippo Ornament

I have seen the new Jonathan Adler hippo ornament at some various friend's houses.  I like it!  Find it on-line HERE.  I also think that you can buy the ornament at Neiman Marcus (catalog-only), Nordstrom's or this shop in Clayton in the Ritz Plaza....I forget the name.

 

iPhone Images

Today I am featuring some random images that I collected over the last few days.

Below....a wonderful phone cabinet in a Demun home.

A University City house that has cool tile-work in the kitchen and a bathroom.

The exterior brick-work of a U City apartment building.

4012 Juniata- Follow Up Pics

This is a follow up to yesterday's post on the cool contemporary home on Juniata in Tower Grove that is for sale.  After I posted the house yesterday on the blog, I ran out to look at the interior and take some pics.

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.

 

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.

 

Skinny Refrigerators

This is something new that I have not seen...a skinny refrigerator. This could be cool in a efficiency kitchen.  Find out more HERE.

Invisible Speakers by Amina

This is cool....speakers that are set into your walls and are totally invisible.  It looks like you plaster over them. Find out more HERE.

The Nogg- Modern Chicken Coop

For you urban hipsters who love the idea of chickens, though hate the look of common chicken wire and plain wood coops.....this is just what you have been waiting for!  No more excuses why you do not have fresh eggs ever morning.  No more e-coli eggs from factory farms.  Seen first HERE.

Alternative/Green Counter Surfaces

When I was at the Green Homes Festival in Grand Center on Saturday, I came across a new counter surface that I was not familiar...PaperStone.  It does not sound very solid, though it is supposedly as strong as steel. Solid Surface Resources in St. Louis was at the festival and sells it.  314-771-1234

I love this sustainable counter surface option also..... IceStone

Elegant Antique Sink

The other day I went through a historic home in Hampton Park (Clayton and Hanley Roads). The poor house is now bank-owned. I stumbled across this delightful pedestal sink.  It almost looks like a big bar of Dove soap.

Modern Wall Plates

I keep staring at my bright white wall plates in my lower level that has dark-painted walls of hot chocolate and sage.  I keep thinking....I need to replace them with something more neutral.  Well....I discovered these outlets and jacks the other day created by Bocci.  I think they make a lot of sense to use if you are remodeling a room or building. The outlets are flush with the wall and are designed to be plastered into the wall.  Take a look HERE.

 

 

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

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR HIS LOFT

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

I Love This Pool!

This is the Tangga House in Singapore.  Don't you think the design of the pool is great!   See more pics @ the blog The Contemporist.

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.

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.