Ted Wight's St. Louis Style

Sunday, June 3rd Open Houses

Happy Summer....there are some great houses/condos to see this Sunday!

8719 West Kingsbury, University City, $325,000 Open 1-4 PM

http://8719westkingsbury.canbyours.com

16 Quailways, Creve Coeur $399,000 POOL! Open 1-3 PM

http://16quailways.canbyours.com

7924 Teasdale, University City, $479,000 Open 1-3 PM

http://7924teasdale.canbyours.com

8150 Gannon, University City $699,000 Open 1-3 PM

http://8150gannon.canbyours.com

155 Carondelet, #310 The Crescent, Free Valet Parking $979,000 Open 1-3 PM

http://155carondelet.canbyours.com

8 Graybridge, Best Bargain in Ladue, $699,000 Open 1:30- 3:30 PM

http://8graybridgelane.canbyours.com

My House.....8719 West Kingsbury, University City FOR SALE

Dear Blog Readers....this is my house!  I am buying my mother's Bernoudy home in Ladue.

Showings start Sun., June 3^rd 1-4 PM. This is the house that you have been waiting for!  Conveniently located next to Clayton, Ladue, a grocery store, restaurants & only 10 minutes to the airport. Completely updated and elegant. 3 Bedrooms on the main floor and 2 full baths. Open floor plan. Hardwood floors throughout most of the main level. Recently renovated eat-in kitchen with granite counter, subway tile backsplash & travertine tile floor. Newer windows. Freshly painted. Large 1 year old deck looks over a private, expansive backyard. Gorgeous landscaping. Spacious finished lower level perfect for relaxing with a half bath. 2 car, tuck-under garage. $325,000

 

http://8719westkingsbury.canbyours.com

 

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

 

Arrow Rock, MO Home for Sale....you need to check this property out and the historic Missouri town!

This is a rare opportunity to buy a newer home reproduced from a historic late 1800’s structure in Arrow Rock, Missouri. The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark recognizing its association with Westward Expansion, the Santa Fe Trail & artist George Caleb Bingham. Arrow Rock adjoins a Missouri State Park full of walking trails, lakes & camping. The town of Arrow Rock has nationally acclaimed shows at the Lyceum Theater, antique shops & gourmet restaurants. The home is located on the main stretch & includes a storefront currently an acclaimed antique store. The property is only 12 years old- built with the finest materials & attention to detail. The main family room has yellow pine floors found in an old shoe factory. Half bath on main level. A gourmet kitchen features custom cabinets & high-end appliances. Off the kitchen is an enclosed 3-season porch. An elevator serves the 3-levels of the home. The 3rd floor includes a master bedroom suite that has access to the gracious 2nd story porch where you can view the charming town’s activities. The master bath has a separate shower with multi-sprays & a Jacuzzi tub. 2 more bedrooms are on the 2nd level with another full bath. The Lower Level has a large bedroom, full bath & a full kitchen. 3 car garage. $695,000

http://santafecrossing.canbyours.com

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

Graduation

My second son graduated from Chaminade yesterday.  He is on his way to Marquette University. I will be sort of an empty nester. New life chapters. Someone mentioned to me last night that my blog has been a little slow. Life has been just too busy, though some exciting things are to come. A photographer is in my house right now taking shot of my home. I am listing my house for sale this week. Come back tomorrow to see pics! I am buying my mother's small Bernoudy-designed house in Ladue.

I made a red velvet cake with white chocolate mousse filling and white chocolate ganache icing.

 

SOLD/ CLOSED Louisiana, MO Home with a Perfect View

On Thursday I represented the Buyers of a home perched up on a bluff in Louisiana, Missouri. The viewed of the Mississippi River are astounding. You would think with views like this that the house would be $1 million+....though it was very affordable. Originally they were looking for a historic home in town, though once they saw the views of the river....they were taken! The couple is going to initially use the home as a weekend place and then plans on moving to the community permanently.

The view from the back of the house.

The front of the house.

A view from the front yard of the Pike County rolling hills.

 

coreopsis

Good morning. I stayed at our farm last night after a closing in Louisiana Mo yesterday. I think I heard bobcats at about 4 AM

On my way to list a historic property in Arrow Rock Missouri. I saw this pretty field of coreopsis at a neighboring farm.

5921 De Giverville, CWE SOLD/ CLOSED

This historic home in the DeBaliviere neighborhood has been sold.  I represented the Seller.  This house has been completely updated and is ready for a nice couple to live in it.....after a while of being vacant.  Here is the story....a developer renovated the home about 5 years ago...he went out of business and Premier Bank took over the house. This is when I got involved. Premier Bank asked me to sell it for them. Well....while it was on the market, Premier Bank was closed by the FDIC. I began working with the FDIC to get the property sold. It was under contract!  Days before the closing, the house was broken into and someone stole all of the copper wires, AC units and plumbing. The Buyers did not want to wait to get the house fixed and backed out. Then the FDIC decided to put the house up for auction. It sold to a nice developer and I went up to him at the auction to introduce myself. He fixed the house and made some nice improvements....it sold quickly this time. I am sort of glad to have this house in the hands of people who will live in it.

Live in a Fire Station! 3934 Enright Ave, St Louis 63108

(c.) 1960: ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! Incredible authentic St. Louis fire station for sale! This mid-century building was once Engine House No. 28, one of the busiest engines in the USA, responding to nearly 4000 emergencies each year! Here's your opportunity to make this one-of-a-kind building into: your home, your business HQ, your photography studio, your art gallery or WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE! Currently zoned residential, this repurposed 2-story building offers parking for up to 6 cars from the front-loading garage door - and YES there's still a FIRE POLE! Additionally, the main flr offers a living, dining & gorgeous kitchen plus half bath. Upstairs find a large common living space plus 4 bedrooms (w/an awesome master suite). State-of-the-art security system, basement, unbelieveably affordable utilities & taxes & so much more. Let your imagination go wild! Owners have taken care of the big-ticket items (roof, zoned HVAC, etc), so come write the next chapter for Engine House #28!  $425,000

Listed by Christopher Thiemet, Circa Properties, (314) 884-1121

Tavolo

We had dinner tonight at Tavolo on the Eastern edge of the Delmar Loop. 6118 Delmar Blvd The sister restaurant of Sugo in Frontenac. From the Del Pietro clan.

Nicholas was hobbling still from his accident mentioned on this blog a couple days ago. Teddy was trying to put down some solid food after having his tonsils removed last week. A rocky start to Summer vacation!

The food was good. They have a large sidewalk dining area.

CWE Hydrangeas

So pretty! Located in the yard of a historic home in the CWE

Mid-Century Modern Architecture Tour-Sheldon Art Galleries

Don’t miss this tour of 3 fabulous Mid-Century Modern homes on  Sunday, June 3!  This is a rare opportunity to view some great designs by important Modern architects. This year, the tour features a home by Paul Rudolph, in conjunction with the Sheldon’s exhibit Made in the Shade: Paul Rudolph’s Florida Houses Revisited, as well as homes by William Adair Bernoudy and Isadore Shank.   A pre-tour talk by Andrew Raimist, AIA is scheduled for Noon on Sunday, June 3 at the Sheldon Art Galleries.  Busses board at 1:00. 1:30, 2:00 and 2:30 from the Sheldon’s parking lot.  VIP Patron bus at 4:00 from the Bernoudy House.  

Pre-reserved seating only! More information below.  Proceeds from the tour benefit the exhibitions and education programs of the Sheldon Art Galleries.  Pass it on!

 For Tickets Visit http://www.thesheldon.org/architecture.asp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A boy and his bike

My 18 year old asked for a new bike for his birthday. He wanted one to ride around college next year.This is the son who refused to ride a bike when he was younger.

Well his retro bike came in last Sunday and we picked it up at Big Shark on Delmar. It was so pretty last Sunday so we both agreed that he should ride the bike to my house.

Well I got a call from a sobbing young man saying that he was hit by a car. When I got the call I was literally getting in my car to take him a helmet. I know....bad judgement. I hopped into my car and sped down Delmar. My heart sank when I saw the lights from an ambulance and police car. Luckily he only had a fractured ankle and a deep gash that required 11 stitches. A lady was backing out of her driveway and did not see him.

Poor kid is on crutches and graduates from Chaminade next week.

It could have been a lot worse. Helmets always!

Persian Shield

Make sure you try Persian Shield in your garden this year. One of my favorites!

Open Houses- Sunday, May 20th

8150 Gannon, University City  6 yr old house, $699,000 Open 1-3 PM

http://8150gannon.canbyours.com/

155 Carondelet, #310, The Crescent, Price just reduced to $959,000 also for lease for $6900/mo.  Free Valet Parking Open 1-3 PM

http://155carondelet.canbyours.com/

16 Quailways, Creve Coeur, Ladue Schools, Pool! $399,000 Open 2-4 PM

http://16quailways.canbyours.com/

8 Graybridge, Best Buy in Ladue! $699,000 Open 1:30- 3:30 PM

http://8graybridgelane.canbyours.com/

7924 Teasdale Ct, University City, $479,000 Open 1-3 PM

http://7924teasdale.canbyours.com/

1126 Collingwood, Olivette, Ladue Schools  $153,500 Open 1-3 PM

http://1126collingwood.canbyours.com/

 

Landmarks Association Pike County Ramble is this Saturday, May 19th

This Saturday I am hosting a tour of some of Pike County's finest homes with the Landmark Association. The space is very limited so hurry and sign up.  See the link below for more information.

http://www.landmarks-stl.org/events/pike_county_ramble_discovering_louisiana_mo/

 

SOLD/ CLOSED 3217 Longfellow, Compton Heights & 2 Sleepy Hollow, Olivette

Yesterday I had two listings that closed. A lovely Compton Heights home and a sought-after Olivette home in the Ladue School District. It has been a great Spring selling season!  I had a great year last year, though I will probably surpass my 2011 sales achievement by the end of June!

Garden Update

This has been one of the prettiest Springs I can remember.  We not only were treated to warm weather early...we also were spared of any late frosts. This is the best that my hydrangeas have ever looked since there branches were not killed back over the winter.

Gravel Roofs

Many of the Mid-century homes have low sloped roofs that are not ideal for typical asphalt shingles. There is not enough of a drop and water tends to travel back under the shingles. This is why an ideal roofing for these homes is gravel. You can also put on a metal roof.  This house is in the fun Craig Woods subdivision in Kirkwood.  I showed another house in this Mid-century enclave over the weekend....blogged about the house earlier last week. Very cool!

PROMO's Urbanaire Party

Last night was PROMO's 5th annual Urbanaire Party. The weather was perfect! The stylish party was held under the stars at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center. You must come next year!

SHELDON ART GALLERIES PRESENTS MID-CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURE TOUR

The Sheldon Art Galleries presents the 2012 Mid-Century Modern Architecture Tour, to benefit the Sheldon Art Galleries, Sunday, June 3, 2012. Scheduled tour busses will depart 1 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. from the Sheldon Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd. All seats are reserved. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit the exhibitions and educational programs of the Sheldon Art Galleries. The event is made possible in part by Pairings A Catering Company, Chris Kaplan and Ted Wight.

 

The third annual Sheldon Art Galleries architecture tour features three significant homes designed by Paul Rudolph (1918-1997), William Adair Bernoudy (1910-1988) and Isadore Shank (1902-1992) in Warson Woods, Town and Country and Ladue. This is a rare opportunity to view some of the best examples of modernist and mid-century design in St. Louis. The Sheldon Art Galleries will be open from 12 – 2 p.m. for viewing of Made in the Shade: Paul Rudolph’s Florida Houses Revisited and a Gallery Talk by Andrew Raimist, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, on the architects featured on the tour will be held at 12 p.m. in Bernoudy Gallery of Architecture at The Sheldon.

 

Tickets are $25 in advance and go on sale Monday, May 14 at 10 a.m. Reservations are required. Student tickets are $15 with I.D. Free first come, first served parking available at The Sheldon. Seating is limited and busses are reserved seating only. Tickets available through MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or at www.TheSheldon.org.

 

Cornerstone Tickets are $250. Cornerstone tour begins at 4 p.m., departing from the Bernoudy house. Cornerstone tickets include a private champagne bus tour, a cocktail reception at an additional tour home and exclusive after party at the Bernoudy house, a tax deduction and special gift. Tickets are limited! For more details and reservations for Cornerstone tickets, call The Sheldon’s Development Department at 314-533-9900 or e-mail Lauren Wilhite at lwilhite@thesheldon.org.

 

Co-Chairs: Phyllis Langsdorf and Andrea Powers-Schankman

 

Committee: John C. Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP; Esley Hamilton; Chris Kaplan; Barbara McDonnell; Andrew Raimist, AIA; and Ted Wight.

Sunday Open Houses- May 13th Treat Mom to a Fabulous New Home or Condo!

8 Graybridge Lane, Ladue  This really is the best bargain in Ladue. It is $147 per sq ft. The average of houses on the market in Ladue is $223 per sq ft  Lovely lot....cool house....backs to 5 acres of common ground. Someone smart is going to snatch this house up. Recently reduced by $50,000 last week. $699,000

Open 2-4 PM

http://8graybridgelane.canbyours.com/

 

The fabulous Crescent, 155 Cardondelet #310, Free valet parking, $999,000  Lease Option of $6900/mo.  Open 1-3 PM

http://155carondelet.canbyours.com/

 

Jackson Home Added to the Landmarks Assoc Pike County Ramble

I just confirmed adding the historic Jackson Home in Louisiana, MO to the Landmarks Association Pike County Ramble. This home was built by a cousin of Andrew Jackson. It has been meticulously renovated. The Ramble is coming up Saturday, May 19th. Half of the spots are already taken.

http://www.landmarks-stl.org/events/pike_county_ramble_discovering_louisiana_mo/

5 Country Estates Place, Frontenac 63131

"Open and spacious mid-century modern ranch home in wonderful Frontenac location. Soaring ceilings and light filled rooms make this home truly special. The floor plan is open with large rooms surrounding a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The white kitchen looks out to a large redwood deck, to over an acre and a half of lush gardens, and to a gorgeous 30 by 50 pebble-tec pool. The backyard is an oasis with beautiful landscaping everywhere. The setting is serene and tranquil. The lovely home has nice updates throughout and a wonderful finished lower level with extra bedrooms and a full bathroom plus and a complete "vintage' working kitchen. There is large family/playroom that walks out to patio and pool area. Don't miss this wonderful home that has been very well cared for!"  $799,000

Listed by Mary Rosenblum, Dielmann Sothebys International Realty, 314-725-0009

Below is the vintage kitchen in the basement.

5 Dogwood Lane, Ladue Missouri Contemporary/ Mid-century (MCM)

I went through this home earlier this week and through it was lovely. The perfect home for a stylish person or couple.

"NOT AN AVERAGE RANCH ! THIS CUSTOM BUILT MID CENTURY CONTEMPORARY WAS DESIGNED BY WELL KNOWN ST LOUIS ARCHITECT ED GORDON. OPEN AND LIGHT, WHILE VERY PRIVATE AT THE SAME TIME . YOU WILL ENTER THROUGH IRON GATES INTO A COURT YARD AND BE GREETED BY A SET OF BEAUTIFUL COPPER DOORS. THERE IS A 21X5 ENTRY FOYER PERFECT FOR ART. THE ENTIRE 1ST FLR. HAS WONDERFUL NEUTRAL TERRAZZO FLOORS . FOR THE COOKS YOU WILL BE GREETED BY AN UPSCALE LAURA BABLER DESIGNED KITCHEN THAT OPENS TO THE FAMILY RM,BREAKFAST RM AND DINING RM WITH GREAT VIEWS ONTO THE PRIVATE COURT YARD, FOUNTAIN AND EXTENSIVE PATIO AREAS. THE HOME IS U SHAPED WITH MANY OF THE PUBLIC RMS FACING THIS CENTER COURT YARD .FEELS VERY CONNECTED ,GOOD ENTERTAINING SPACE. THE MASTER BED RM IS HUGE WITH HIS+HERS WALK IN CLOSETS AN UP END MASTER BATH THAT INCLUDES A FULL SIZED LAUNDRY ROOM. THERE IS A STAIR CASE IN THE MASTER DOWN TO ITS OWN DEN / MEDIA RM. UNBELIEVABLE NEW WINE CELLAR AND A 3 CAR GARAGE WITH SKYLIGHTS !"  $849,900

Listed by Dean Porter, Re Max Results 314-503-1120

 

Kirkwood Craig Woods- Historic MCM Home for Sale

"Welcome to Craig Woods, Kirkwood’s newest historic district with a collection of mid-century Burton Duenke inspired homes! You’ll fall in love with this contemporary design, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, skylights, pocket doors, floor to ceiling windows and sleek ceramic tile. Home features foyer that opens to both the living room with wood burning fireplace, complete with stone hearth and the spacious dining room. Stunning newer kitchen with natural cherry cabinets, stainless appliances including double ovens and gas cooktop, center island with breakfast bar and granite counters. There are also 4 bedrooms, 2 full newly renovated baths, main floor laundry and 24 X 14 sun room. This home is the perfect place to entertain large crowds! Other updates include new wood windows (11), HVAC (10), roof (07), cedar privacy fence (11), and extensive landscaping complete with perennial gardens, decorative stone walls, and pergola (11) of this 1/3+ acre lot. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!"

$274,900

Listed by Cindy Coronado, Coldwell Banker Gundaker  314-578-2402

Landmarks Association - Pike County Ramble- Louisiana, MO

I am leading another Pike County tour for the Landmarks Association on May 19th.   This year we will be focused on Louisiana, Missouri!  Hurry and book your space....this will sell out quickly!  Check out the link below:

http://www.landmarks-stl.org/events/pike_county_ramble_discovering_louisiana_mo/

St. Louis Food Trucks!

Check out this exciting information about our Food Trucks in St. Louis.  Honestly, I have never been to one.....though I am going!

 

"We are gearing up for the 2012 Food Truck Friday event series. Again we welcome the St. Louis Food Truck Association, and other participating food trucks to this year’s season. You will find us the 2nd Friday of every month on the southwest side of Tower Grove Park from 5-8pm (except for Oct. 4-7.) We can hardly wait to see the thousands of truckie loving diners who made the first Food Truck Friday season such a huge success.

Food Trucks are a trend that's been lively on the coasts for a few years now, and while they entered the dining scene in St. Louis just a short time ago, there is no question that they are here to stay. Today, an ever-growing number of trucks and wagons take to the streets each day, tweeting out their locations so hungry diners can line up for a meal on the run. St. Louisans can now get just about anything they want from these mobile culinary mavens from pizza to tacos, cupcakes to crepes', sushi to sausages, at a price that's easy on the pocketbook.

On May 11, 2012, 16 of the area's food trucks will gather for Sauce Magazine's first Food Truck Friday. You can expect this season to be even bigger than last years and everyone is ready for it. There will be plenty of goodies for all and the blue containers to recycle them in. What’s left that is.

It's no secret that things with engines and large events deplete energy and create waste. That's why Sauce was thrilled to partner with St. Louis Earth Day and Blue Skies Recycling to help offset depletion as much as possible. Composting and recycling were made available at each Food Truck Friday event and will be again this 2012 season.

Also, we will have Food Truck Friday "Truckie" tees available for purchase. Maybe even trucker hats if we can swing it!

2012 Season Schedule:
May 11th
June 8th
July 13th
August 10th
September 14th
October 12th


2012's FOOD TRUCKS:

Cha Cha Chow
Follow this truck: @WheresChaCha

Falafelwich Wagon
Follow this truck: @Falafelwich

Guerrilla Street Food
Follow this truck: @GuerrillaStreet

Holy Crepe
Follow this truck: @HolyCrepeSTL

Papa Tom's Gateway Dog House
Follow this truck: @GatewayDogHouse

Sarah's Cake Stop
Follow this truck: @SarahsCakeStop

Schlafly
Beer booth: @Schlafly

Seoul Taco
Follow this truck: @SeoulTaco

Shell's Coastal Cuisine
Follow this truck: @ShellsCoastal

Speedway Eatery
Follow this truck: @speedwayeatery

The Sausage Syndicate
Follow this truck: @SyndicateSTL

The Sweet Divine
Follow this truck: @TheSweetDivine

2 Girls 4 Wheels
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Le Food Truck
Follow this truck: @LeFoodTruck

Lulu’s Local Eatery
Follow this truck: @lulusfoodtruck

Hot Aztec:
Follow this truck: @hotaztec

Zia’s Italian Food Truck
Follow this truck: @ziasonthehill

May 6, 2012

JOIN US SUNDAY: St. Louis Atomic Ranch Open House at Ladue Estates

Sunday, May 6
Meet at Ladue Estates, West Ladue Estates Drive at Ladue Road
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
On Sunday, May 6, 2012, from noon – 3pm, you have the opportunity to tour 6 open homes in Ladue Estates, the first Missouri mid-century neighborhood to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This accomplishment for such a gorgeous place is so special that it made the pages of the current issue of Atomic Ranch magazine.
The piece was written by B.E.L.T. blogger, Toby Weiss, with photos by Bruce Daye. Both of them will be at the ticket tent on May 6. We know that many of you are longtime, hardcore Atomic Ranch readers, so if you have a copy of the issue, they’d be happy to sign it for you.
Tickets for the Atomic Ranch Open House are $20, $10 for ModernSTL members. You can become a member now, or on the day of the event to receive your discount.
In addition to an intimate look inside 6 homes in the subdivision (3 of which are shown in the Atomic Ranch article), there will be vintage cars of the era parked in the driveways, courtesy of our friends Clean Cut Creations.

Sunday, May 6th Open Houses

8 Graybridge, Ladue  $699,000  recent $50,000 price drop- best bargain in Ladue Open 1-3 PM

http://8graybridgelane.canbyours.com/

 

16 Quailways, Ladue Schools, Open & Contemporary Ranch with a pool! $399,900 Open 1-3 PM

http://16quailways.canbyours.com/

 

155 Carondelet, #310 The Crescent  Free Valet Parking, $995,000 or $6900/mo lease  Open 1-3 PM

http://155carondelet.canbyours.com/

 

8150 Gannon, University City  6 year old home, $699,000  Open 1-3 PM

http://8150gannon.canbyours.com/

 

7924 Teasdale Court, University City  $479,000  Open 2-4 PM

http://7924teasdale.canbyours.com/

Bad Realtor Photography

A friend asked me the other day where my latest installment of Bad Realtor Photography was on my blog.  I just have not seen many good ones....I guess Realtors are getting better!  Here is one that was either shot through gauze or there was a fire in the oven before this was taken.

My Compton Heights Listing is Featured in the NY Times!

Check out this ARTICLE in the NY Times that features my Compton Heights listing located at 3406 Hawthorne!  World-wide coverage!

http://3406hawthorne.canbyours.com/

 

16 Quailways, Creve Coeur

Classic ranch home that has been transformed into a contemporary living space. The perfect home for entertaining. Ladue Schools. Open Living Room/ Dining Room on the main level with a beamed, vaulted ceiling, skylights and a gas fireplace. Several sliding doors lead to a large, private deck. Designer kitchen with Silestone counters, custom cabinets and state-of-the-art Jenn-Air appliances. Hardwood floors throughout the main level. 3  bedrooms and 2 full baths. Master bedroom has doors that lead to a deck. The master bathroom has an open ceiling and a skylight. Shower with dual heads, 3 body sprays and constant temperature control. Separate whirlpool tub. 36 x 16 in-ground pool with Pebble Tec surface. Finished, walk-out lower level with a 4^th bedroom suite with a full bath . Lower level has the current owner’s studio space that can be transformed into a large recreational room. Additional ½ bath on the lower level. Oversized 2-car garage. High efficiency HVAC and 75-gallon hot water heater.

 $399,900

 http://16quailways.canbyours.com/

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

Compton Heights House Tour- May 19th and 20th Get Your Tickets Now

 

Don't forget I have this lovely Compton Heights house for sale:

http://3406hawthorne.canbyours.com/

 

Dining Out for Life- last Thursday @ Home in Maplewood

Last Thursday I helped host Home Wine Kitchen in Maplewood on Manchester with a group of friends for Dining Out for Life. It was the first time that I have eaten there. The food was wonderful.

Senior Prom

Last night I helped prepare dinner for my son and some of this friends for their Prom Dinner. It was hosted at a lovely Compton Heights home owned by his best friend's parents. His date was his best friend's sister....so cute. One of my sons is in college and Nicholas is graduating from Chaminade and off to Marquette next year. I will be an empty nester. Sort of sad.

Vintage Car Game

A little game I recently saw at a house for sale in U City. Another house frozen in time from 60 years ago.

Mid-century Renovation

Last Summer I worked with a nice couple who snatched up this special home in the Ladue School District off of Spoede. The home was sold by the original owners. For you Mid-century and contemporary buyers, look what you can do to transform a house!

Front before...notice the Home Depot Front door

8 High Acres Dr, Olivette 63132

I went through the estate sale at this house last weekend. I really like this house!

"Immaculate midcentury contemporary on 1 acre in Ladue School District. Kitchen and baths feature mostly original fixtures in pristine condition. Huge living room boasts floor to ceiling stone fireplace surround, wall of windows, beautiful wood wall, vaulted ceiling and recessed lighting. Dining room has custom wood built-ins, vaulted ceiling and access to 3 season porch. Main level office/den has custom built-in bookcases and stone wall. Entry level hosts large family room with area plumbed for kitchenette/wet bar, wall of windows, fireplace and access to patio with exterior fireplace. Upper level has master with two large walk-in closets (1 is cedar lined) and ensuite bath. Other 3 bedrooms share a large hall bath with two sinks and oversized shower. House has wood floors under all carpet and generous closet space. If you appreciate privacy, quiet serenity and midcentury architecture, this is the home for you."  Listed for $550,000

Listed by Ann Farwell and Dee Dee Tate, Gladys Manion 314-721-4755

Sunday, April 29th Open Houses

7526 Washington, University City $775,000 Stunning Contemporary, Open 1-3 PM

http://7526washington.canbyours.com/

The Crescent, 155 Cardondelet Plaza, #310, Clayton, $995,000 or $6900/mo lease Open 2-4 PM  Free Valet Parking

http://155carondelet.canbyours.com/

8 Graybridge Lane, Ladue $749,000 The best bargain in Ladue, Lovely contemporary home and large lot, Open 1:30 - 3:30 PM

http://8graybridgelane.canbyours.com/

Dinner @ Taste CWE

Tonight I took my sons to dinner at Taste in the CWE.  We went to see the exciting custom ice cubes....and enjoy the yummy food!  My oldest still talks about his dinner at Niche and wanted to try their other venue. They were both very pleased. The photos of them were taken with my iPhone through the cylindrical cube...such clarity!