Lovely Treasures

“Things are beautiful if you love them.” Jean Anouilh, (1910- 1987), French playwright

Simply said, and it is a lovely way to look at life. Our issue is filled with one opportunity after another to fall in love with captivating art, antiques and timeless treasures, homes and gardens. And the inspirational stories – the ones that swirled around our featured objets d’art, homes and garden of the year – touched my heart. Preparing this issue was such an exciting process. I couldn’t wait to share it with you.

Our Obsession department begins a mini trip through history that continues through the magazine, ending with the dramatic transformation of a Webster Groves home. The front porch will likely draw us all to the outdoors to fashion spaces where life unfolds – hopefully on a porch swing – one evening at a time.

“Spotlight Space” features Dromcastle and showcases craftsmen whose labor of love resulted in a one-of-a-kind “dream castle.” One can only imagine the myriad of stories, through many generations, that will encircle the magnificent home – pictures and words that will live forever.

Our breathtaking Illinois feature is set in the quaint, historic town of Grafton – only a 30-minute drive from St. Louis or a memorable ferry boat ride from St. Charles. With its scenic ambience and its revitalized Main Street, the quintessential destination spot is also a wonderful place to call home.

An extraordinary suburban home is a superb example of living within history while enjoying all of the modern conveniences of the 21st century. Again, craftsmanship prevails, adding authentic detail and formality to the period-perfect spaces.

And our winning garden of the year is one that begins with an amazing story, and over the course of several years, unfolds with grace and good fortune into one of the area’s loveliest gardens to behold. From England to the United States, a color-filled garden blossoms with the talent and perseverance of English flower expert Joy Brittle and St. Louisan Ann Roberts. Get ready to fall in love.

Vicki Pickle, Editor-In-Chief
vpickle@stlouishomesmag.com

PS – Watch for Dromcastle on our upcoming Luxury Home Tour in October!

Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton

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