St. Louis Style

An Outdoor Folly

I ran across this wonderful addition to your deck or patio HERE.  Think of what a conversation piece these would be!

Yummy....cupcakes!

Happy Friday.....and hear is something yummy and disturbing to look at.  Andrea Canalito is the artist.

Find out more about this artist here.

Olivette Mid-century

Here is a classic example of a sprawling Mid-century Olivette ranch.  This one is on a slab foundation.  Many of these have been torn down for more traditional "Chesterfield" two-story homes.

Available for $318,000. Listed by Nancy Williams of Prudential Alliance 314-997-7600.

Fat Tuesday Festivities

Last night we had a small Fat Tuesday celebration at my Aunt Bunny's for family. 

Tiny Homes

Maybe the days of the McMansion are gone and the movement towards Tiny Homes is here. They are green and affordable.

 

Hey Municipalities...buy some of these!

I stumbled across these cool outdoor chairs that would be great in downtown anywhere from St. Louis...Maplewood ....to Clayton.  They also could be an attractive alternative to the concrete barricades that block off so many streets in St. Louis.

Or I like these....

Aren't these so much nicer than......

Sugo's

Today I had lunch with one of my son's at Sugo's in Frontenac off of Clayton Road. We had the best Sicilian pizza. The pastas looked yummy also.(this post was created as a test using the iPhone Typepad app....I need to work on the quality of the pics)

Be Batman!

For those of you who envied Bruce Wayne and wanted your own Bat Cave...in Festus....here is the opportunity. I think I prefer Wayne Manor.

The owners need to sell it or will lose their life savings.

You can bid for it on EBay where there is more of a story on the property or find out more at this website.

7 Little Lane, Ladue

Last weekend I had the treat of going through 7 Little Lane.  This dynamic house was built by Eugene Mackey, Sr. for his own family in 1948. This home is perfectly placed on an acre of land that provides privacy and wonderful views from the large expanses of glass windows.  My pictures do not do it justice.

Find out more HERE.

Carol Darnall and Carol Klein of Janet McAfee have this home listed for $795,000. 314-997-4800 for more information.

More Clayton Gardens- new construction

Yesterday I featured some of the new construction in Clayton Gardens that I liked and some that were not ideal.  Here are some more!

And some of those who are architecturally challenged: