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Style Scoop: Outdoor Accessories

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Lucy

Memorial Day is fast approaching and families will be gathering around the patio and pool for outdoor fun. With these fun outdoor accents, your patio will look fresh and inviting just in time for summer!

1) Zen Garden Ceramic Seat (Photo Courtesy of Expressions)

2) Double Faced Wall clock with thermometer and LED lighting (Photo Courtesy of Seasonal Concepts Online)

3) Galaxy Firelite in Yellow (Photo Courtesy of Seasonal Concepts Online)

4) Bronzed Tapered Planters (Photo Courtesy of Crate and Barrel)

5) Set of two Capiz Cranes (Photo Courtesy of Expressions)

Posted in accessories, furniture, gardening, gifts, new products, outdoor living, trends | Tagged accents, accessories, candle, clock, Expressions, outdoor, Outdoor accents, planters, Seasonal Concepts | Leave a comment

Style Scoop: Three French Hens presents “It’s all about You!”

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Lucy

Three French Hens European Antiques and Interior Design presents: “It’s All About You; Beauty Inside and Out.” Learn how to add beauty to your home with color, furniture and accessories. There will be Pre-Mother’s Day specials throughout the evening along with great food, wine drawings and prizes sponsored by Marta’s Boutique, Rejuvenate Salon & Spa, St. Louis Skin Solutions and, of course, Three French Hens.

This is one event you don’t want to miss! Be there on Thursday, May 10 from 6-9 p.m.

Purchase tickets in advance for $25 by calling Three French Hens at (636) 458-8033; otherwise, tickets will sell for $30 at the door.

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Fab Finds: Structural Style

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Lucy

Have you ever looked at a piece of furniture and thought to yourself, “that looks like it was inspired from a building?” Truth is, many pieces of furniture have inspired looks that come from many forms of architecture. We introduce this concept in the May issue and suggest that adding architectural-inspired elements to your home can blend the modern with the traditional.

1) Wooden sconce wall lamp, available through MKS Designs in Town and Country.

2) Set of Shimara Carlow hand raised pod vessels in fine sliver with 24 carat gold, available through modernsilver.com.

3) Tall finial lamp, available through F.O.B. in Town and Country.

4) Wooden wall shelf, available through F.O.B. in Town and Country.

5) Cathedral table, available through Savvy Surrounding Style in Ladue.

6) Hampton metal table, available at Expressions Furniture.

Posted in accessories, architecture, art/antiques, décor | Tagged architecture, designs, FOB, furniture, lamps, MKS, Savvy Surroundings, table | Leave a comment

Kitchen and Bath Showroom Tour Winners

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Katie

A big thank you to all of those who braved the weather and showed up this past Saturday at the Kitchen and Bath Showroom Tour! The above showroom is just a little taste of what went on at Karr Bick, one of the participating locations! All showrooms welcomed guests with delicious food and beverages, along with crafty presentations and amazing raffle gifts!

The following people are the raffle winners for each location:

AUTCO: Davey Mayer

MARC CHRISTIAN: Lynn Hollender

BECK/ALLEN: Sue Koch

NATIONAL K&B: Dee Ridenhour

BAYGENTS: Angie Key

PREMIER PLUMBING: T. Dunsworth

KARR BICK: Mike Alsop

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Kitchen and Bath Showroom Tour 2012

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Katie

Get the girls together and spend Saturday browsing beautifully designed showrooms at the SLHL Kitchen and Bath Showroom Tour. Learn from the best St. Louis professionals that will talk about the newest trends, accessories and products in kitchen and bath design.

Saturday, April 14, from 10:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages while you browse kitchen and bath showrooms around St. Louis and listen to informational presentations on the hour, every hour! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at each location for a wonderful array of prizes including: a Kitchenaid Mixer, Kohler Faucet, 20″ wine fridge, and many more! All proceeds benefit Youth in Need.

Locations participating include:

AUTCOhome, 11610 Page Service Dr.

Beck/Allen, 11626 Page Service Dr.

Glen Alspaugh Kitchen and Bath, 9808 Clayton Rd.

Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry, 2366 Schuetz Rd.

Premier Plumbing Studio, 11618 Page Service Dr.

Baygents Company, 117 W. Argonne Dr.

Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath, 2715 Mercantile Dr.

National Kitchen and Bath, 3150 S. Brentwood Blvd.

Posted in accessories, bathroom, color, décor, dining, food & wine, furniture, home tours, interior design, Kitchen, showrooms, trends | Tagged autco, Autcohome, bath, Baygents, beck/allen, glen alspaugh, karr bick, Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath, kitchen, kitchen and bath, Kitchen and bath showroom tour, marc christian, national kitchen and bath, premier plumbing | Leave a comment

Eco-Chic: Are you Architecturally Inspired?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Lucy

As a special treat, we take a sneak peek into our May 2012 issue and look at some architecturally inspired furniture. With the help of KDR Designer Showrooms, these great Thayer Coggin chairs will add a statement to any room. Their sleek look and timeless design showcase a vintage feel when brought into any contemporary home.

Posted in accessories, architecture, décor, furniture, interior design, shopping, trends, white | 1 Comment

Style Scoop: Welcome to Spring

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Lucy

With Easter just around the corner, you may be expecting several guests and family members at your home. Why not welcome them with these friendly and colorful doormats? Some are for decoration; however, some serve a purpose of wiping-off dirty shoes or collecting excess water. What ever the occasion, your doormat will invite guests into your beautiful home.

1) Mohawk Home Forest Welcome Mat. (Photo Courtesy of www.homedepot.com)

2) Rubber Leaf Doormat. (Photo Courtesy of blog.matsmatsmats.com)

3) Mohawk Tiled Wrought Iron Design Doormat. (Photo Courtesy of www.bedbathandbeyond.com)

4) Apache Mills Tranquil Bloom Recycled Door Mat. (Photo Courtesy of www.homedepot.com)

5) “Wipe Your Paws” doormat. (Photo Courtesy of www.daringideas.com)

6) Coir Swirl Pattern Doormat. (Photo Courtesy of www.worldmarket.com)

7) Pebbles Arc Doormat. (Photo Courtesy of www.chiasso.com)

Posted in accessories, décor, gardening, gifts, green design, home tours, outdoor living, shopping | Tagged doormats | 1 Comment

Style Scoop: Light up my life

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Lucy

Spring is full of sunshine and color, so why not add a little lighting to your home as well? The perfect lighting style will not only make a room, but will also add warmth to any décor.

1) Glamour Chandelier by La Murrina’s. (Photo Courtesy of www.purecontemporary.blogs.com)

2) Kartell FLY Suspension Lamp. (Photo Courtesy of www.allmodern.com)

3) Elite Floor Lamps. (Photo Courtesy of www.archithings.com)

4) Cleo Table Lamp from Crate and Barrel. (Photo Courtesy of www.createandbarrel.com)

5) Robert Abbey Delta Lily Table Lamp. (Photo Courtesy of www.lampsplus.com)

Posted in accessories, bedroom, décor, furniture, lighting, new products | Tagged lamps, lighting, march issue, spring, Style Scoop | 2 Comments

Eco-Chic: Spring is Coming!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Lucy

The past week of weather has brought us back to reality in St. Louis. Through a mild winter, we are finally experiencing the change of a season as we approach the Spring. They say April showers bring May flowers, but it’s March and we’ve already had quite a rainfall in the past two days. With this Totes umbrella, you have the luxury of a full size canopy that folds down and fits into your handbag or purse. Don’t get caught in the next storm! Be ready with this travel size, fashion umbrella.

(Photo Courtesy of www.totes-isotoner.com)

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The Fab Five: Playing with Modern

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Lucy

April showers bring May flowers, but what about March? March brings bold, modern colors to our homes! Winter is finally over, and we are starting to re-decorate for the Spring weather. With these modern touches to every room in your home, you’ll be ready when Spring and Summer finally approach!

1) Modern Nursery for baby boy. (Photo Courtesy of www.apartmenttheropy.com)