Everyone surely remembers the terrible wood paneled walls of the '60s. Brown, brown and brown. Homeowners couldn’t wait to rip it down or paint over it. But gone are the days of dark, dreary wood. Today, homeowners are incorporating rustic, retro vibes into their modern spaces by reviving a trend that has been deemed outdated for several decades. So is it a classic or is it a craze? Here’s what local design professionals had to say.

1 Antler napkin ring, available at Pottery Barn.

2 Prancer napkin ring, by MacKenzie-Childs, available at Three French Hens and B. Davis.

3 Feather napkin ring, available at House in Style.

4 Snowy pine cone napkin ring, available at The Jeweled Cottage.

Treat your festive partygoers to a table trimmed with striking serving pieces. Silver, gold, traditional or contemporary, having the right pieces on hand will make entertaining a breeze.

one: Courtly check three tier sweet stand, by MacKenzie-Childs, available at Three French Hens and B. Davis.

two: Old St. Nick large handled deep serving bowl, by Vietri, available at Mary Tuttle’s.

Collections by Joya is more than just another jewelry company. It's an internationally owned, for women, by women, artisan brand; a channel for jewelers all over the world to share their unique, handmade treasures; and a support system for women everywhere. How did a local St. Louis jeweler become all of this? According to co-founder Betsy Blancett-Nacrelli it's a simple matter of having a lifelong passion for women and a quick 14 years of experience in international retail and design. 

Tastes evolve, and so do restaurants. At Boundary, the Cheshire’s signature restaurant, the vibe, the décor and the menu all changed recently, along with the name.

The setting has become a bit more casual, with the bar doubling in size and bright-green seating adding a pop of color to the center of the dining room. Prices are more moderate than they were at the Restaurant  – Boundary’s predecessor.

“In people’s minds, the room was very plush,” says Executive Chef Rex Hale. “It became more of a special-occasion restaurant, and that was never the intent.”

Angie and Lindsay, mother and daughter, have owned The White Rabbit for 12 years and have dreamed of creating their own home collection to share with their customers. Handcrafted locally, the line of pretty, casual and cozy furniture is built to last.