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Did you know that the Saint Louis Art Museum will be presenting a major exhibition celebrating St. Louis-based architects, artists, and designers, and the significant contributions they made to the midcentury modern aesthetic in America, I had the opportunity to attend a Preview of Saint Louis Modern on Tuesday this week and it was great, I think you will greatly enjoy it!
Beginning November 8, explore midcentury modern design up-close and personal at the Saint Louis Art Museum in St. Louis Modern, an exhibition celebrating 30 years of modernism in St. Louis, including significant architectural commissions, public sculpture, murals, and stained glass. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Eero Saarinen’s modernist masterpiece, the Gateway Arch, the exhibition features more than 150 objects and artworks drawn from the Museum's collection and more than 30 museums and private lenders around the country.
Also, don't forget the biggest party of the year. We will be celebrating St. Louis Modern on Saturday December 5th from 7-11pm. The mood is mod for this special evening, which will include classic cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, and plenty of swank and style! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit slam.org/slammodern.
Click here to add it to your calandar!
Join one of St. Louis’ newest galleries in welcoming East London design duo Mariana Fantich and Dominic Young, who will present Apex Predator | Darwinian Voodoo for the first time in the United States, only at projects + gallery on Friday, November 6th at 6-8 PM. Click here to watch the ad for the exhibit.
Do not miss the opportunity to see the spectacular production of live music and riveting dance that is Carmina Burana and the Nashville Ballet. This performance is encompassed by 120 voices, 60 musicians, a full orchestra and 40 dancers. This show is an evolution of German composer Carl Orff's thunderous, dramatic cantata to magnificent proportions.
I went last time they were in town and just thought it was one of the most magnificent performances I have ever seen. You may have seen "Carmina Burana" in symphony, but combined with ballet, you will never see anything else like it. I hope to see you there!
Tickets range from $40-$65 and can be purchased by calling 314.534.6622 or DanceStLouis.org
Don't forget to add this to your calendar here!
I am ready for you to move in to one of these gorgeous homes by The Holidays! Just imagine the Holiday parties you could host (as long as you invite me). If you or anyone you know is looking for a stylish home, then send them over!
Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, [email protected]
Located on the top of a hill with expansive views is this historic log home built in 1819. 35 acres with an option for more forested land that could be purchased. The home has been meticulously restored & updated. 4,800 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms & 4.5 bathrooms. The home features wide plank pine floors & beamed ceilings throughout both levels & newer custom 6 over 6 pane Marvin windows. The Living Room has a wood-burning stone fireplace as its focal point. Gracious Dining Room with French doors that lead to a screened porch. The master bedroom features 2 walk in closets, a lovely wood-burning fireplace, & a door leading to an upper deck. Country kitchen has views of the surrounding Salt Peter Range & a door opening to an expansive covered porch. There is central heat & AC and four wood burning stoves located throughout the home. Finished LL with recreation room. Equestrian enthusiast will delight in the 7-stall stallion stable with a tack room & two 15-acre pastures. Lovely mature trees & perennial gardens surround the home. 2-car attached garage. Tree house. Only 1 hour to St. Louis.
Listed at $947,00
Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, [email protected]
This newer contemporary home is a showstopper! The perfect entertaining home & place to display your fine artwork. Set on 3 acres in the sought-after Somerset Downs neighborhood in Ladue.
Designed by Louis Saur with a recent guesthouse addition. The U-shaped house is centered by a 25’x50’ blue stone patio with an inspiring great room as its centerpiece. Skylights and expansive windows wash the rooms in natural light & varying ceiling heights blend dramatic & intimate spaces. You’ll find two of everything in the chef’s kitchen with designer appliances, a center island, marble counter tops & custom maple cabinetry. The master suite is a sanctuary with a marble fireplace, His & Hers baths/dressing rooms, heated flooring & skylights. An entertainment center, wet bar, exercise room & en suite bedroom define the finished lower level. Additional features are a Ludowici tile roof, Lutron electronics, central vac, security, irrigation system, 5-car heated garage. 6,758sf on main floors, 2,600sf in LL, 1,200 sf in guest house combine for 10,000+ sf of luxury living.
Listed at $2,700,000
Listed by Stephanie Oliver & Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-725-0009
Check out this cool Mid-century Des Peres home. It looks like it could have been designed by Ralph Fournier:
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Just over an acre of beautifully manicured grounds in the heart of Des Peres. You'll be swept away by the tranquility of this park like setting all while enjoying being close to everything you need. This home has been lovingly maintained & offers you tons of natural light & plenty of space w/3 bdrm, 3 bth & 2 separate great rooms. Enjoy your cozy WB FP w/rustic stone detail. You'll be wowed by the indoor grill w/restaurant exhaust system! All 3 bdrms have built in storage & master has cedar closet. You'll love the LL w/finished full bth & office space & a built-in bar. Your outdoor space boasts a large deck & patio area w/hot tub & sauna perfect for entertaining. 2 separate workshop spaces on your deck & storage shed, one w/copper top! A walking trail to enjoy this beautiful lot has already been created & an above ground sprinkler system provides for easy maintenance. All of this AND Kirkwood School District! Come check out this amazing property today!
$475,000
Listed by Kathleen Helbrig, Keller Williams, 636-229-8550
I recently was down in Branson, MO looking at a fabulous home...you will have to wait a few months to find out more about it. When I was down there, a local nursery contractor told me to use Irish Spring bars in panty hose to repel deer. I am going to try it! Online I read that the deer dislike the animal fat used in the bars more than the scent.
Weird, I know. What are your thoughts on this?
| John Garrett | |
| October 23 — December 12, 2015 Opening Reception - Friday, October 23, 5:00 - 8:00 PM Duane Reed Gallery is pleased to present the sculptural works of John Garrett. John Garrett was raised in southern New Mexico, influenced by Native American arts and crafts. His intrigue with the tools, systems and materials involved in weaving and other textile constructions were nurtured and developed through courses with Neda Al-Hilali and Marion Stewart. Garrett has been working with the application of textile technologies and imagery to various materials for the past thirty-five years. He has exhibited nationally and internationally in hundreds of exhibitions. Currently a full time studio artist in Las Cruces, New Mexico, he taught for many years at colleges and universities in California, including Scripps College and UCLA. He now teaches workshops nationwide on creativity and the use of textile methods to create sculpture. The National Endowment for the Arts awarded Mr. Garrett fellowships in 1983 and 1995. In 2010, he was elected a Fellow of the American Craft Council College of Fellows in recognition of his outstanding artistic achievement and leadership in the field. Garrett’s work is an engrossing exploration in tactile intricacies through repetition of form, while simultaneously providing the viewer with a myriad of textures and colors to explore. |
| Nancy Newman Rice | |
| October 23 — December 12, 2015 Opening Reception - Friday, October 23rd, 5:00 - 8:00 PM Duane Reed Gallery proudly presents the intricate oil paintings of Nancy Newman Rice. Nancy Newman Rice was born in New York City and was educated at Cornell University and at Washington University, where she earned a BFA with honors and an MFA. She has received awards that include a National Endowment for the Arts/MMA Fellowship for painting, and nominations for a Tiffany Award and an AVA Award in the Visual Arts. Ms. Rice has exhibited her work internationally and has had a number of solo exhibits in both galleries and museums. Rice states about her work: “In my paintings, the viewer observes but does not enter as the confusion of space is meant for contemplation rather than adventure...My influences...extend to architectural drawings, the girders of anticipated buildings and especially scaffolding that fills those spaces. They are skeletons and place holders which define spatial containment, and are evidence of the sacred geometry that is the armature of empirical experience.” Rice’s work is deeply experiential, utilizing overlaid images that provide the viewer with a hypnotizing perspective; her paintings transcend time as one is able to view progression from conception to finalization as a singular moment. |
A couple Saturdays ago I had the pleasure of attending an Opening Brunch for Andrew Millner at the William Shearburn Gallery on Skinker. Ben Poremba of Olio provided the yummy breakfast food. The event was sponsored by Alive Magazine. The exhibition goes through November 6th.
Not only is this home fabulous, but it has an interesting history. The home was originally designed and owned by the Orthwein family, there is a great article written by StlMag here. It was erected in 1930 and has passed hands a few time since then. After the Orthwein Family, Marilyn Schnuck purchased the home and then following that it was purchased by a retired NFL player who played for the RAMS. Now I am trying to find the next fabulous Owner!
The Bernoudy-designed Schweiss home located at 4 Daniel Rd in Ladue was torn down last fall. The new house built on the property is now finished and being lived in.
I was sad to see the Schweiss home gone forever. It was a difficult house to save being in poor condition, priced at $400,000 and only about 1000 sq. feet. I had a buyer, though it did not appraise for much more than $300,000. Lots in Ladue are going for $500,000- $600,000. Economics prevail. It really needed a savior not concerned with buying it and it making financial sense.
Read more: Getting Ready to Tear Down :( Pictures Pictures in the Snow
Here is a picture of the new home.
The Huntleigh Estate is a picturesque, one-of-a-kind estate located in the midst of 50 private acres in Huntleigh. The 6+acre property features a stocked pond, a horse-ready corral, barn & stable complete with a fenced in pasture. The Estate also features a private drive-way that will lead you up to the exquisite Maritz & Young French style home which overlooks the surrounding acreage. The sophisticated architecture is apparent throughout this magnificent 3-story home. In all of its beauty it contains a total of 22 rooms. Of which 6 are bedrooms, 4 full baths, 5 half baths as well as an elegant detached 4-car garage. The first floor features terrazzo floors with an impeccable circular staircase, elegant chandeliers, decorative plaster moldings and even a butler's pantry. The newly renovated kitchen includes gorgeous granite countertops and state-of-the-art appliances. The second floor has plenty of bedrooms including a spacious master suite and updated bathroom with extensive marble, a Jacuzzi tub and even a steam shower. The lower level is ideal for entertaining with wooden bars, movie theater seating, fireplace, pool table room & 1000 bottle wine cellar. If a luxury home is what you are looking for, the Huntleigh Estate has ended your search! Check back tomorrow for an insider secret and part 2 of the Huntleigh Estate.
Listed at $5,995,000
View more here, I know you want to see what the rest looks like.
Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sothebys International Realty 314-607-5555, [email protected].
I love my new ZAK+FOX pillows in their linen Tulu fabric. Thank you David Deatherage for finding them.
RH Modern (Restoration Hardward) has decided to "go big, or go home". They have bursted onto the scene with a dramatic selection of products created some of the design worlds biggest names yet! "The past two decades have seen an explosion of interest in vintage 20th-century furniture, not to mention widespread revitalization of urban districts replete with open lofts that cry out for modern decor." RH Modern faces this problem head on, and it is simply fantastic.
The fifth annual Ladue News Show House returned with a grand estate in the heart of Ladue. St. Louis' top designers showcased their talents throughout this coveted property at 1751 Woodlawn. The Preview Party included hors d'oeuvres from Bishops Post, open bar, and a first look at the newly designed 2015 Show House. What a great time it was!
Here a few pictures I snapped while I was there!
Buy tickets to view this magnificent home available to view through the 25th HERE
This agent really wanted to drive home the fact that this house had Pella windows...though how long have those stickers been on the windows? This lovely home with Pella windows is located in Kirkwood.
And if the point was not driven through hard enough...here is a pic to make it perfectly clear...I just wish the window was clean and clear.
In April I made a field trip to see Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville and witnessed the Frank Lloyd Wright house being reassembled on the grounds. I will have to go back!
"In Bentonville, Arkansas, a house that Frank Lloyd Wright designed for a New Jersey couple more than 60 years ago has been painstakingly reassembled, board by board and pane by pane, overlooking the clear waters of the Crystal Spring. When it opens to the public next month on the lushly wooded 120-acre campus of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, it will be the first Wright house in Arkansas—a delicately preserved later example of the so-called Usonian homes that the architect conceived as models for affordable middle-class living."
Read the whole article HERE on Curbed.
Custom Stone home built in 2002 with 6,377 sq. feet of total living space. 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths & 2 half baths, a 2-story front foyer with custom moldings and hardwood throughout first and second floors. The Living Room features a gas fireplace & tiered ceiling. Formal Dining Room. The kitchen is large & has custom, rustic cherry cabinets, Viking, Décor & Fisher Paykel appliances, two separate sinks & a walk-in pantry with a prep sink. The kitchen opens to a hearth room with a gas fireplace. The large Ipe hardwood deck has an outdoor fireplace. The 1st fl master bedroom has a tiered ceiling, washer & dryer and 2 walk-in closets. The master bath has dual vanities, air jet tub & separate dual head shower. The main level also has a two-story office with a wall of bookshelves with stairs that lead to a 2nd office above the garage. The 2nd floor features 3 more bedrooms, 2 full baths & another laundry. The LL is a walkout with a stone, gas fireplace in the recreation room. The LL also has an exercise room, full bath & storage. 3-car garage.
Listed at $1,495,000
Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, [email protected]
Oily rags really do spontaneously combust! Look at my client's pickup truck after he left some oily rags from staining his deck in the back.
On one hand we have a University of Michigan student who is fed up with $800-a-month rent on campus, so he builds his own tiny house and uses solar power and compost toilet to live off the grid – and saves himself $6,000. He spent around $13,000 on the 'house' and is happy with his decision.
What is your take on this? Leave a comment below!
On the other hand, and somewhat unrelated, we have Theaster Gates an artist, urban planner, and professor and director at the University of Chicago’s Arts and Public Life who believes in a culturally driven approach to urban redevelopment.
"It’s part of an evolving way of reimagining that culture should be central to the way our cities and neighborhoods work."
Which do you like more?
It is not always fair to use foreclosed homes as examples of bad realtor photography, though you would think the agent listing it would still try to do a decent job. Here is a Kirkwood home that was just put on the market.
The required toilet shot with a time stamp!
Check out the fridge that is secured close with a shopping bag.
This is just sort of a sad shot.
Read the whole article by Barbara Ballinger on RealtorMag
"The common denominator: People of all ages are tired of their car-centric lives and care less about square footage than finding a home in a location that’s compatible with their interests and values," says Bruce D. Snider, a building designer and architectural writer based in Belfast, Maine.
In addition, here are some other trends:
"'Biophilic' planning involves placing windows to showcase outdoor greenery and doors that strive for seamlessness between the great outdoors and a home’s interior."
"'Hand-built brick walls are labor-intensive but will last for centuries rather than for just one home owner,' he says. Architect Jon Handley of Pulltab in New York concurs. 'The best way to be green is to build with quality that lasts,' he says."
"Communities on the forefront of energy and weather efficiency are setting guidelines for better waterproofing and strategically placed insulation. 'The goal is to go beyond what’s required, not use energy at all and get off the grid,' says Philadelphia developer Nino Cutrufello."
"Encouraging healthy living goes beyond including bicycle racks and gyms in multifamily buildings"
"Managing power needs will continue to be huge as more home owners seek to stay connected 24/7. Forward-thinking techies will develop more robust wireless hubs to provide power from a central source and make it easier and less costly to control everything from one app on a smart phone..."
"Don't call it a garden: Edible landscaping is appearing in single-family yards and multifamily building rooftops. Lomel predicts consumer and developer interest will lead to demand for organic gardening consultants."
"Multiple generations living together isn’t new; cultural traditions, economic pressures, and elderly and child care needs have long made such arrangements desirable for some."
"Open floor plans still dominate, but to differentiate smaller spaces, designer Seth Grizzle of Graypants in Seattle likes to add whimsy, reflecting the desire for customized spaces. 'People want a fun edge that makes them smile, and they'll give up space to get some uniqueness,' he says."
"As the built environment evolves, how it looks will reflect a more contemporary sensibility. 'We won't look to the past. Modern design is the future,' Williamson says. 'All this amazing technology and other changes go part and parcel with much more forward-looking designs.'"
I was fortunate enough to join the Landmarks Association at the former Columbia Theater (now one of the region's most unique private residences and the home of the Columbia Foundation for the Arts) on Saturday, October 3rd for a fabulous fall fundraiser including a celebration of John Karel (recently retired Director of Tower Grove Park) and his contributions to historic preservation in St. Louis.
The event was elegant and thoughtfully put together. It was a rare chance to party under the stars at the Columbia Foundation! What stood out to me the most was the magnificence of the Columbia Foundation. I was also delighted with the pleasure of meeting the owner and Artist of the Columbia Foundation, Frank H. Schwaiger.
Frank enlightened me on some of the history of the building, which I found fascinating, so I want to share it. The Columbia Theater was erected in 1925 as a Vaudeville Theater. Notable Artists who played the Columbia include master Magician Harry Houdini and The Three Stooges. However, by the time the theater was operable, vaudeville was on the wane. In the early 1930's the Columbia was converted into an Art Deco styled movie theater.In 1957, the theater underwent an extensive conversion into a racquet club. Then in the 1970s the building was the scene of a fire which resulted in it's closing. Purchased at auction in 1987, the burned, derelict building was renovated by Frank H. Schwaiger. Inspired by Mediterranean cultures, the Columbia Theater is imbued with an atmosphere reminiscent of Pompeii.
Frank was gracious enough to open up his home for a fabulous fundraiser, and I think it was a success!
Written By: Blake Anderson, IT Officer for Ted Wight
Check out this new development near The Block and Scottish Arms as seen on nextSTL. Click HERE.
There really is a need for some "fresh meat" on the market as far as new construction in the CWE that is for sale.
Shhh....I have heard of two other smaller developments in the CWE. One is new construction a block off of the action on Euclid and another will be condos in a historic structure....also a block off of Euclid. Real walkability!
So I am late to the game, though I finally went to Seoul Taco when visiting my son over the weekend at Mizzou. Very good and I loved their decor....as you probably already know....they also have a location on Delmar in St. Louis!
And just for fun....look at the AC units outside my son's frat house. Can you imagine what an inspector would say? I wonder if they still work!
This week I had two closings for properties purchased by my dear clients.
34 Burroughs Lane in Ladue
10631 Ballantrae, Frontenac
For questions, contact Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, [email protected]
Show runs October 2nd - October 31st
Opening Reception Friday, October 2nd, 5-8PM
Mark Hillard: Featured Artist
Opening Reception Friday, October 2nd, 5-8PM
Friday, October 2
11:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday, October 3
11:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday, October 4
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Opening October 2nd, 6-8pm
This is a very special offering - a contemporary home set on 13.6 acres. You will feel that you are in the country, though only 20 minutes to downtown St. Louis & Clayton. The home is 2,610 sq feet and features expanses of windows to let light stream in and see your lovely woods and meadows. 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Two story Living Room with a fireplace. Sliding doors lead to a large deck overlooking the woods. The kitchen is bright & large with a breakfast area. The main floor master bedroom has a luxurious bathroom. On the second level there are two more bedroom & a full bath with a balcony staircase that looks over the Living Room. The 1st floor also has a powder room, laundry room & a good-sized mudroom/pet room. 3-car garage. Lovely landscaping with many mature specimens. Unfinished, walkout lower level. An additional 15 acres adjacent to the property is also available to purchase. This place is absolutely fantastic!
Listed at $469,000
http://808coalbank.canbyours.com
Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, [email protected]
Sometimes, when you work with what you've got, you end up with something fabulous like this home.
"These days Ray and his partner, Mel Pashea (pronounced paa-SHAY), gain access to their mini-compound — complete with landscaped and fenced-in courtyard, saltwater-filled swimming pool and a second, smaller building for sleeping, dressing and doing laundry — through a new side door that leads into the larger building’s newly created foyer."
Not only does this home look fantastic, but it still encompasses the history of the building, with a more contemporary twist. I personally love seeing people transform homes like this one. If you know of any, please send me pictures of it, I'd love to see it, and maybe I'll post about it!
Read the whole story in the St Louis Post Dispatch site: HERE
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Story by Susan Fadem; Photos by Cristina M. Fletes