St. Louis Style

Lonny Magazine

A new on-line, free home decor and fashion magazine has just launched....Lonny Magazine.  You need to take a look at it.  I feel this may be the future for the magazine world.  I thought it was easy to navigate and very slick.

Sugarloaf Mound Bought By the Osage Nation

This may be old news, though I just read on the Landmarks Association blog that the Sugarloaf Mound has been bought by the Osage Nation. No, it will not become a casino site. My reporting skills are not too keen today, though I think this mound is in South St. Louis between 55 and the river....maybe off Broadway.  I know you can see it from the highway.

Holiday Collective Art Opening- PHD Gallery

This weekend you need to hurry out to PHD Gallery to buy your Holiday gifts for your friends, loved-one, etc.  It is a group show!  Find out more HERE.

"GIFTED"

Original Art for Holiday Giving

December3 - January 3, 2010

Opening Gala is This Weekend!

Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6, 2009,

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Skip the malls this year and make your gift giving a unique expression of creativity!  PHD Gallery hosts “GIFTED” original art for holiday giving.

 

Featuring the work of over a dozen local and regional artists, the seasonal exhibition offers “recession friendly” artwork priced to fit your holiday budget. 

 

Included among the artworks shoppers will find original paintings, collage, sculpture, scrimshaw, ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography and limited edition prints.  “GIFTED” runs Thursday, December 3, 2009 through Sunday, January 3, 2010, with a gala reception the weekend of December 5 & 6, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. both days.

 

Featured artists will include Mark Weber, Susan Sullivan, Mary Beth Shaw, David Lancaster, Jimmy Liu, Jim Sabo, Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Eric Hoefer, Joe Chesla, Mark Sheppard, Leslie Holt, Charlie Houska, Jeff Kapfer, Noel Leicht, David Wallace, and Polly Saputo.

Kakao Chocolate

Looking for a fun and tasty gift for someone this Holiday Season.  Make a trip to Kakao Chocolate located at 2301 S. Jefferson.  If you just can't do the city, I also saw some of their delicacies at The Mockingbird Market on Olive at Price.

Before the Internet....There was the Fine Arts Theater on Delmar

Do you remember the Fine Arts Theater on Delmar?  I never went in, though when I was a child remember driving by it and understanding that that was the naughty theater. Now it is a Chinese Restaurant.  Read more on The Mod Blog.

 

Chihuly @ Duane Reed Gallery- CWE

I popped into the Chihuly exhibit at the Duane Reed Gallery in the CWE this weekend.  Stop by and see some of the exciting work!

The Aqua Tower- Chicago

Look at the amazing Aqua Tower now completed in Chicago.  Read more about it HERE.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I saw Precious @ The Moolah Last Night and thought it was very powerful.

ArtFixSTL- last Saturday Night

Last Saturday night I attended ArtFixSTL held at 3rd Degree Glass on Delmar.  The party benefited Rebuilding Together St. Louis.  More Jeff Kapfer coverage....he donated one of his popular bird paintings.

 

Big Porch

See what you can do with a modest home....slap a big porch on it!  It looks like something out of Housewives of Atlanta.

Jeff Kapfer Exhibit @ Marbles in Lafayette Square

Friday night Jeff Kapfer had an opening at Marbles in Lafayette Square.  His openings are always fun and his art makes you smile.

 

 

 

Sunday....Go on a Day Trip to Clarksville, MO

Tomorrow is going to be sunny and 60.....perfect for a day trip along the Hyw 79 river road to Clarksville, MO.  Have lunch at Clarksville Station Restaurant and then go shopping!  See below for information on a new shop opened by Richard Cottrell of his McPherson/CWE antique store fame.

"DEAR TED- JUST WANTED TO INVITE YOU TO COME BY MY NEW SHOP- ROSE COTTAGE ANTIQUES AND GIFTS- LOCATED IN 1850 ANTE-BELLUM COTTAGE-  303 SOUTH SECOND- IN CLARKSVILLE, THIS WEEKEND- IF YOU ARE IN THE COUNTRY. I AM HAVING CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. SAT. AND SUN. 10 TO 5 EACH DAY, COME BY FOR SOME CHEER AND SEE IF THERE IS ANY THING HERE THAT MIGHT BE GOOD FOR SOME ONE ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST. HAPPY THANKSGIVING. RICHARD COTTRELL- OWNER"

 

Below is a pic of Richard's house that faces the Mississippi.

 

Rockcliffe Mansion....still for sale!

Rockcliffe Mansion is still for sale.  Originally listed for $1.5 million and now for $750,000.  One of Missouri's finest mansions...the San Simeon of the Midwest!  Click on this LINK for more pictures and information from past blog posts.

Terry Crow for University City Mayor Event

Last night I attended a fund-raiser for Terry Crow who is running for University City Mayor.  The election is in April and if you are a U City resident, please find out more about Terry and get out and vote. It was held at the lovely Lindell home of Gary Werths and Richard Frimel.

Pictured below...Terry Crow and me!

 

NINE- Coming in December....a must see in the movies!

Green Wall- PNC, Pittsburgh, PA

Check this out......we need a corporation in St. Louis to do this here!  See on this BLOG.

Jeff Kapfer Exhibit

Artist- Fern Taylor's Soup Party!

Fern Taylor's Soup Parties is a celebration of art and the art of making great soup. On Saturday she served a savory lobster bisque, mexican tortilla and a creative curried pumpkin/apple soup. I made sure that I had a nice bowl of each.

 

 

Fun Glasses

I love these glasses....such a good sense of design. Seen on this fun BLOG.