1. Warmth and Texture. By Birdseye Design. Custom built by Birdseye out of Richmond, Vermont, this lakeside residence features a full spa with sauna.  The western red cedar interior of the sauna,...

The Busch family has been an integral part of St. Louis history since the late 1800s when Adolphus Busch emigrated to our city from Germany and began brewing beer. In 1921, he purchased land and...

Settled by the French and named for King Louis IX, St. Louis’ enduring affinity for all things francais was probably inevitable. Drive through the metro area’s upscale neighborhoods and custom...

1. Bold and Blue, by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd. From the start of the project, this blue butler’s pantry was intended to be a small moment of great intensity, creating a sharp...

In nature, catastrophic events usher in balance and calm. Fires create space for seedlings to grow. Winds and rain erode rock, releasing nutrients and replenishing tired ground. And kitchen floods...

It’s an understatement to say Gerry Fisher has a fascination with antique fans. He currently owns 63, all of which function. They are artfully spread throughout his Central West End home. “It’s a...

Poised within a posh St. Charles County neighborhood offering magnificent views of Chesterfield Valley, J.T. and Maria Norville’s spectacular French Country-style home emanates quaint rustic charm...

Laurie Rao has been collecting holiday décor since she first married her husband Rick more than 25 years ago. So when the couple downsized last year and built a new home to fit their new empty-...

After finding out they were expecting a bouncing baby boy, Trisha and Scott Arnold got to work creating a precious place for their new addition. Trisha, an artist and art teacher, says she wanted...

Create a special place to store the stacks of books you’ve collected through the years. A book wall keeps your pages organized and protected while displaying your favorite titles. Check out these...

First, there were man caves. Then, busy women decided they needed spaces to call their own where they could retreat from the world. We’ve started calling these spaces "she sheds."

These...

Her education began as a child, helping her mother “who was quite a gardener.” She has gone on to picking up gardening knowledge from every source possible. In the days when the St. Louis Symphony...