Ted Wight's St. Louis Style

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.

Aged Tiles

These tiles will add immediate patina to your house.

Stainless Steel Tiles

I love these stainless steel tiles and think they would be perfect for a kitchen!

TrashLight

Here is a two-for-oner!  Find out more HERE!

Lindstrom & Stromgren's Amazing Folding Table

Check our this LINK to find out more about this cool piece of furniture!

Sappington Rd- Oakland

I have been fascinated by this house on Sappington in Oakland.  Somebody fun designed this addition.  I wonder what it looks like inside?

 

Before and After- melding a ranch with a contemporary addition

I thought this was an interesting transformation....especially since it is in our neighbor, Kansas City.  We all love before and after pics of home makeovers.  Check out more pics and interior shots at The Contemporist blog.

St. Louis At Home Magazine Party

Last night I attended the St. Louis At Home magazine party to celebrate the March/April issue that features seven hot interior designers. One of the celebrated designers is Jacob Laws. The party was held on the 25th floor of the fabulous Plaza in Clayton....currently listed by Steve Lange and Stephanie Oliver of Dielmann Sothebys. Come back tomorrow for some pics of the condo featured in the magazine!

Driveable Grass

The world does not need anymore asphalt.  I think that this is a great solution to eliminate water run-off and it looks nice.  I wonder if you could use some low sedums as a filler also?  Find out more HERE.

The CUNA Bathtub

Now this looks like the right idea for a tub design.  Find out more HERE.

Bird Bed

When I saw this picture in the Design Crisis blog, I immediately thought of artist/friend Jeff Kapfer who is fixated on birds. Jeff, do you think you would get a good night's sleep in this bed?  I also included a couple of Jeff's paintings inspired the the massive flocks of crows in the CWE.  Have you seen them?  It is spooky to walk down the street and see an entire tree covered in black birds.

The New Issue of Lonny Magazine is Out

The new issue of Lonny Magazine is out and you can't get it on the news stand or even in your mailbox.  It is free and on-line.  Check it out: LONNY

Holiday Gift Ideas

I was looking at the Design Crisis blog and saw some wonderful gift ideas.  Look at the BLOG (click where it says BLOG) and scroll down to earlier in the month.

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.

The Aqua Tower- Chicago

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

Fun Glasses

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

 

Contemporary Homes

Today I am giving you a parade of Contemporary homes all featured on the Contemporist Blog...though none are from St. Louis :(  I wish we had more contemporary homes in St. Louis. I know that there is a hunger for them. I have gotten many inquiries from people who are moving to St. Louis from other cities who are looking to buy a contemporary home, though good ones in St. Louis are a rarity. Click HERE for one that is on the market now in U City.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor Kitchens- Old and New

I was looking at a house in U City earlier this week and snooped in the neighbors back yard to see their old BBQ center.  There was a rage in 40's and 50's of building these elaborate "outdoor kitchens".....see the bottom pic...everything old is new again!

 

 

U City Bathroom

You just have to love some of the old bathrooms in University City homes.  This one I stumbled into over the weekend and was in awe.  It is so easy for a homeowner to just rip it out and put in something safe or even glaze all of the tile white.  It takes some nerves to work with the existing tile and have a fun, exotic, quirky space that people look at and say ....cool!

 

 

 

Illuminated Planters

I know it is approaching the end of the season for outdoor fun, though think about these planters for next year.  During the day they are a crisp white and then glow in the evening!

Indoor/Outdoor Fireplace

These fireplaces are so cool.  Perfect for a loft without a fireplace.  This model can be brought outdoors and then come in!  Find out more HERE.

Designer Computer Cases

This is a fun and whimsical way to protect your MacBook.  Available HERE.

Special Toasters

We have seen the washer and dryer transformed from the plain white version to fun colors and designs....now someone is paying attention to the toaster.

Tennis Racket Chair

For you tennis fans out there....a chair just for you!

Find out more HERE.

The Chair/Dog House

This is the ideal gift that you can give yourself and your pet.  In fact it looks like the only other piece of furniture you need is a bed. Find out more HERE.

Ron Arad Clover Chair

These chairs would be so much fun on a patio or deck!  Find out more at this BLOG.

Design Fun

I ran across this fun design pic in this BLOG this morning.

Fun Storage for Your Office

I ran across this interesting storage cabinet for your office.  Click HERE to see more options, including a dynamic desk.

Circa is Opening this Friday in the CWE

Circa is opening this Friday at 4733 McPherson in the CWE.  This exciting store features high-quality, mid-century furniture, paintings and accessories.

Also this Friday, Duane Reed is opening his new gallery on McPherson!

Moonrise Hotel- Delmar Loop

The Moonrise Hotel is now open in the Delmar Loop.  I have to get by and look at it.  Here is a link to a local interior designer's blog with some pics:  BLOG

Knoll Sale

Now is your chance to buy a nice piece of modern furniture at Knoll and save 15%.  The sale is going through May 10th

Here is our local Knoll office/store:

1401 South Brentwood Boulevard, Ste. 100
St. Louis Missouri Zip : 63144
Tel : 314 862-4500

 
 

Grain Silo House

Check out this fun building!  See more pics and find out more HERE.

Interesting Pendant Lights

I ran across these today and thought they were interesting.  Find out more on this BLOG.

Ferrowatt Bulbs

GQ magazine highlighted Ferrowatt bulbs in their recent issue.  They are retro and fun in the days of curly Q "green" bulbs.

Find them HERE.

Vase Faucet

Here is a unique faucet for your bathroom.  The way I break things, I don't know if it is that practical.

Solar Outdoor Lights

Most of the solar outdoor lighting is pretty ugly and expected.  I saw these on another blog this morning.

Mailboxes

I never really thought about mailboxes much....until I read this BLOG this morning.

An Outdoor Folly

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

Tiny Homes

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