June July 2011
A couple with a love for nature captures its magic and brings it just a little closer to home
Nature is often design’s greatest inspiration, and indoor spaces should flourish with all the natural beauty that’s found in a forest or flowerbed. Plant a few of these lovely botanicals in your home, and watch your rooms bloom with earthy originality.
Masts are rising across the Lake of the Ozarks, setting a new pace in boating
Whether you’re buying a second home or relocating to the Lake, you have many options in home ownership. However, some amenities you just might not be able to compromise on — like waterfront property. Here is a list of the best places on the water. Happy house hunting!
Interior designer Carolyn Grove creates a classically contemporary high-rise home for a Central West End couple
Bring the lighthearted, breezy mood indoors with splashes of turquoise, teal or aqua blue. These marine-minded paints, fabrics and wallcoverings will refresh your spaces and shower them in seaside style.
A warm and welcoming Town & Country home mixes high-energy hues and lively patterns for a refreshing twist on the traditional
You don’t have to fuss with fine china to host an alfresco soirée in style. Unbreakable and oh-so-convenient, melamine plates and acrylic glasses are the epitome of casual, outdoor chic this summer.
A happy haven of repurposed treasures, this cozy Central West End garden celebrates good wine and great friends
Lori Coulter, swimwear designer and owner of Lori Coulter® Made-to-Order Swimwear, mixes color, style and technology to create the perfect swimsuit
A magical redo transforms a ho-hum master bedroom into something only found “once upon a dream”
A picturesque Cape Cod in Ladue is the idyllic setting for a New England-inspired, star-spangled soirée
Summertime festivities have a certain “sizzle” that make them the perfect occasions to break open some bubbly, but not necessarily champagne or even California sparkling wine
Brian Pelletier, owner and chief chocolatier at Kakao, spends his days cooking up happiness in the form of fine, all-natural chocolate