We hope you enjoyed seeing the latest in luxury bath products that filled our August issue’s TRENDS section. And now, there’s even more to love! Here are some more fabulous finds that we couldn’t fit into the magazine. Hopefully they will inspire you to start planning a relaxing bath retreat in your own home. Which of these beauties would you like to incorporate into your own design? Or, tell us about one that we might have missed!
1. Minka-Lavery® AdamasTM bath light in chrome and Eidolon Krystal glass, available at Metro Lighting, 929 Hanley Industrial Ct. (and five more locations throughout the St. Louis area), www.metrolightingcenters.com.
2. Graff Bali faucet in olive bronze, available at Crescent Plumbing Supply Co., 640 Rosedale Ave., www.crescentsupply.com.
3, 4 & 5. Vitraform black Coppa pedestal in mouthblown glass with black basin and countertop in laminated glass; Ann Sacks Obsidian tile, made from real obsidian; and Ann Sacks Barbara Barry Frame tile, available at Classic Kitchens, Baths & Tile (a division of Tallman Company), 8642 Pardee Ln., www.tallmancompany.com.
6. TOTO Soirée freestanding soaker tub, available at Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath, 2715 Mercantile Dr., www.karrbick.com.
7. Warmly Yours Riviera towel warmer in polished chrome, available at Thompson Price Kitchens, Baths & Home, 12101-B Manchester Rd., www.thompsonprice.com.
* Before you visit one of these locations to purchase an item on this list, please call the store to make sure the product you are interested in is still in stock.
August 10th, 2010
Katie
Fill your weekend with these fun-filled activities around St. Louis!
August 6
Thank You Dr. Raven at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Dr. Peter H. Raven, Missouri Botanical Garden president since 1971, will retire on September 1. He will remain active at the Garden as a consultant through 2014. Please join us in celebrating the man who has led the Garden through nearly four decades of unparalleled accomplishments. Remarks at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and remarks will be made by Mayor Francis Slay, County Executive Charlie Dooley and Arnold Donald, chair of the Garden’s Board of Trustees. To recognize Dr. Raven’s service to the Garden, a limited number of Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Raven’ Shaw’s Legacy® Dawn Redwoods will be available for purchase. This event will take place in the upper level of the Ridgway Visitor Center. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.
August 7
Pesto Festo at Greenscape Gardens
Learn how to make pesto in a fun atmosphere! Bring an ingredient to use for preparing pesto, and take home a free jar! The ingredients needed are: basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts or walnuts, and garlic. This event will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. at Greenscape Gardens, 2832 Barrett Station Rd. For more information, visit www.greenscapegardens.com.
August 7
Wine Tasting at Balaban’s Wine Cellar & Tapas Bar
Jeff Cobb of Pinnacle Imports will lead you through a wine tasting adventure, which will include samplings of the following: 2008 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner, Alto Adige, Italy; 2009 Terredora Falanghina, Campania, Italy; 2008 Jean Marc Burgaud Beaujolais Villages Chateau du Thulon; 2007 Usseglio Panorama, Rhone Valley, France. Balaban’s is located at 1772 Clarkson Rd. Call 636-449-6700 to make your reservation. For more information, visit www.balabanswine.com.
August 7-8
Henry Shaw Cactus Society Show & Sale at Missouri Botanical Garden
Choose from a wide array of cacti and succulents shown and sold by the area’s top growers. Cactus Society members will give demonstrations and plant care advice. Hours: August 7 from noon to 5 p.m.; August 8-15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry included with Garden admission. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.
August 8
4th Annual Peach Festival at Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, Illinois
This free festival takes place at the Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, Illinois and features plenty of peaches, as well as vendors, artisans and live entertainment. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.pmlodge.net.
August 8
Orchid Society of Greater St. Louis Auction at Missouri Botanical Garden
New cultivars and old favorites are sold by the area’s top growers, who are on hand to give plant care advice and share information about their organization. Located in the Beaumont Room of the Ridgway Visitor Center. Noon to 5 p.m. Entry included with Garden admission. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.
August 5th, 2010
Katie
Rustic European elegance defines this week’s Remarkable Room – a spectacular great room in an inviting St. Albans estate. We love its organic ambience, including the stone wall, wrought iron design elements and nature-inspired décor, such as colorful touches in the table centerpiece. The overall neutral color palette and contrasting textures in the room’s furnishings and surfaces lend an unmistakable style to the space. What about this room inspires you?
SLHL October 2009 issue. Photography by Michael Jacob.
August 5th, 2010
Katie
Jessica Pasteris, SLHL account executive, shares her thoughts on using reclaimed objects to create fresh, new looks.
There are so many fabulous ways to refurbish furniture! Whether it’s a piece that has been passed down for generations or one that you spotted excitedly at a local estate sale or flea market, the possibilities are endless.
With all of the recent emphasis on “going green,” it really makes us think twice before throwing away a piece of furniture and going out to buy a new one. As the saying goes, “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” And even if you don’t want to refurbish a piece of furniture yourself, someone else may have the perfect idea for giving it new life!
Try to find a local organization that collects donated items. We just bet that while you’re there, you may stumble upon your next favorite chair or table! Shabby Chic is one style that works perfectly with refurbished furniture.
In the photo of interior designer Lauren Ross’ dining room, several repainted and reupholstered antiques come together to create a truly stylish space.
St. Louis has several extremely eco-conscious shops full of pieces just like these. Next time you’re in the mood to redesign a room, visit Three French Hens, 16935 Manchester Rd., or Recycled Rose, 421 N. Sappington Rd., and see what treasures you can uncover.
Photos courtesy of Country Living, www.countryliving.com.
August 4th, 2010
Katie
The search for fun, enthusiastic homeowners in the Greater St. Louis area is on! Have you renovated your basement or lower level space in the past few years? If so, Home & Garden Television’s (HGTV) BANG FOR YOUR BUCK is looking for you. Industry professionals: this is also an excellent opportunity for your work – whether you are a designer, contractor or remodeler – to be featured on national television!
Each episode of BANG FOR YOUR BUCK tours three similar remodels at similar price points in the same city. Design and real estate experts determine how the renovations impact home value, in addition to providing advice and inspiring ideas.
If you are interested, apply immediately! The deadline to request an application and begin the casting process is Tuesday, August 3. Applicants will be asked to include the final cost, before and after photos of the renovated basements and lower level spaces and a photo of the homeowners. To request an application, e-mail Juliana Broste at jbroste@highnoontv.com or call 303-712-3129.
July 30th, 2010
Katie
Our newest addition to Design Relish, “Remarkable Room,” will showcase chic spaces on a weekly basis and allow us to share even more outstanding examples of savvy design throughout the St. Louis area. You might have seen some of these rooms before in a past issue of the magazine, but don’t worry – we’ll be sure to surprise you with a few never-before-seen stunners, too!
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Our first Remarkable Room is a sophisticated space that was designed with the homeowners’ college-aged daughter in mind. We love its fun yet sophisticated style. The vibrant fuchsia accent wall and chartreuse furnishings provide visual interest and contrast against the dramatic black and white elements. What do you like about this space?
SLHL January/February 2010 issue. Photography by Michael Jacob. Interior design by Mim Phillips of Mim Phillips Interiors, www.mimphillipsinteriors.com
July 29th, 2010
Katie
Fill your weekend with ideas from this list of fun summer activities!
July 23
Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concert Series will feature a free, outdoor concert by Sara Bareilles, who takes the Budweiser Main Stage at 8 p.m. Local opening band is Jeremiah Johnson & the Sliders at 6 p.m.
July 23-25
CATS at The Muny in Forest Park. See one of Broadway’s longest-running musicals while enjoying a warm summer evening outdoors. Performances begin at 8:15 p.m. each night. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.muny.org.
July 24
Henry Shaw’s 210th Birthday Celebration at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Celebrate the Garden founder’s birthday in true Victorian style, with old-fashioned entertainment, including music, a silhouette artist, stilt-walker, magician, actors in Victorian fashions and children’s games in the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Spoehrer Plaza outside the Ridgway Visitor Center. General admission is free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.
July 24
The Semi-Annual Cash & Carry Boutique Warehouse Sale will take place at 285 Lamp & Lantern Village in Town & Country this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers will receive designer discounts at 50% off and more. Entry costs $10 at the door until 1 p.m., and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Covenant House Missouri. Cash only and all sales are final. For more information, visit www.cashandcarrysale.com.
July 24
Art of Food Fundraiser at Mad Art Gallery. This annual fundraising event for Slow Food St. Louis will take place at Mad Art Gallery, 2727 S. 12th St., from 6 to 10 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit Slow Food St. Louis’ Small Farm Micro Biodiversity Grant, which has raised more than $12,000 for local farmers over the past two years. Art of Food will highlight the area’s top restaurants, featuring hors d’oeuvres made with fresh and local ingredients. There will also be a cash bar, food-themed artwork by local artists and gift baskets filled with specialty goodies from boutiques, wineries and restaurants, which will be up for auction. Tickets are $30 for Slow Food members and $40 for non-members in advance. Tickets are $40 for Slow Food members and $50 for non-members at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.artoffoodstl.com.
July 24-25
Greater St. Louis Iris Society Sale. New cultivars and old favorites are sold by the area’s top growers, who are on hand to give plant care advice and share information about their organization. Located in the Orthwein Floral Display Hall of the Ridgway Visitor Center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry included with Garden admission. For more information, visit www.stlouisirises.com.
July 24-25
Local Foods Tasting in the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Garden Gate Shop. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.
July 24-25
“Berries & BarBQ” Wine Trail in Hermann, Missouri. Visit Missouri Wine Country to enjoy wonderful wines and savory barbecue at seven stops along the scenic Wine Trail. Tickets are $30 per person and include a souvenir wine glass. Tickets are limited, advance purchase is required and there are no refunds. To purchase tickets, call 800-932-8687. This event will be held rain or shine on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.hermannwinetrail.com.
July 25
Gateway Festival Orchestra Free Concert: “Gotta Dance.” Now in its 47th season of free Sunday evening concerts, the Gateway Festival Orchestra will perform favorites from the world’s greatest composers at 7:30 p.m. on Brookings Quadrangle at Washington University. For more information, visit www.gatewayfestivalorchestra.org.
July 23rd, 2010
Katie
Granite Transformations, located at 17409 Chesterfield Airport Rd., is celebrating its 6th anniversary with a gallery showcase and reception on Friday, July 30 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests will enjoy special savings and tasting previews of wines from the region’s newest winery, Noboleis Vineyards. Stop by before you make your way over to the Wild West Fest, a fun-filled event that benefits CASA of St. Louis County! For more information on Granite Transformations’ anniversary celebration, call 636-728-1100. Photo courtesy of www.granitetransformations.com.
July 21st, 2010
Katie
Put on your cowboy boots and western wear for a night of square-dancing by moonlight! You could even win an authentic western playhouse!
CASAs for Kids Playhouse Celebration will kick off with a Wild West Fest at Ambassador Floor Co. in Chesterfield, 17770 Chesterfield Airport Rd., on July 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets cost $50 per person in advance and $65 per person at the door. Ticket cost includes admission for one, dinner, beer and wine, square-dancing and front-row chances to win a one-of-a-kind playhouse, including a general store, schoolhouse, hotel, restaurant, stable, theater and sheriff’s office/jail.
This western town of playhouses will be on display, and four of these unique, 7-foot by 7-foot structures will be auctioned off during the event. To win one of three non-auctioned playhouses, you can purchase raffle tickets from July 24 through August 4 in Chesterfield Valley. They will join three other playhouses – a pirate ship, cottage and skate park – as part of a raffle at The St. Louis Mills Mall on August 6 through 15. These playhouses serve as tangible symbols of CASA’s commitment to finding safe and permanent homes for children.
Order your tickets to Wild West Fest online at www.casastlcounty.org (please print a Google receipt as your ticket to the event), by e-mail at information@casastlcounty.org, or by calling the CASA office at 314-615-2908. Raffle tickets can be purchased at The St. Louis Mills Mall, through www.casastlcounty.org, by calling the CASA office at 314-615-2908, or via e-mail at information@casastlcounty.org.
July 21st, 2010
Katie
Enjoy the outdoors this weekend with fun (and a few eco-friendly) summertime activities.
Saturday, July 17
Clayton Farmer’s Market. 8:30 a.m. to noon. West parking lot of Straub’s Market at 8282 Forsyth Boulevard.
Enjoy live music by Coco and Lafe, a singer/songwriter folk and blues duo, while you shop the Market. These talented musicians are based in Vermont and on their second national tour of farmers’ markets. For more information, visit www.claytonfarmersmarket.com.
Saturday, July 17
Tower Grove Farmers’ Market & Bazaar. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tower Grove Park, west of the Pool Pavilion.
Shop fresh, local produce, meats and more. You can also participate in a free yoga class at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.tgmarket.org.
Saturday, July 17
Kirkwood Farmers’ Market Peach Festival. 10 a.m. to noon. Downtown Kirkwood.
Visitors will enjoy peach samples from local farmers, as well as peach treats and other menu items. Market customers will have the opportunity to cast a vote for the best locally grown peach. Live music from The Maple Jam Band from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.
Saturday, July 17
Up on the Roof! at Bowood Farms. 10 a.m. 4605 Olive Street.
Free staff-run tours of the Bowood Farms and Cafe Osage rooftop gardens. See a variety of herbs, sedums and flowering plants thriving on the roof. The roof gardens are only accessible by ladder, so please wear sturdy shoes. Adults – ages 18 and older – only, for safety reasons. For more information, visit www.bowoodfarms.com.
Sunday, June 18
7th Annual “Paddle With Your Pooch” Boat Race. 12:30 p.m. The Boathouse in Forest Park.
The Boathouse in Forest Park hosts its 7th Annual “Paddle With Your Pooch” dog-and-master boat race this Sunday. KMOX personality Charlie Brennan will announce the event’s three heats and final race. An awards ceremony praising the top pooches and two-legged paddlers will follow. Food, beverages and Paddle With Your Pooch T-shirts will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the event benefit Forest Park Forever. The entry fee is $30 per dog-and-master team. (Maximum occupancy per paddleboat is three humans, plus one pooch.) Register online at www.boathouseforestpark.com. Pre-payment by credit card is required. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until 30 teams have registered for each heat. Registrations will be confirmed by e-mail. Additional entries will be put on a waiting list in the order received. Entry fees are non-refundable.
July 16th, 2010
Katie
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