Storing pantry staples like flour and sugar in decorative canisters is a great way to complement the style of your kitchen and add an extra flare to your countertops.

one: Metal canisters, available at Sur La Table.

two: Utility kitchen canisters, available at West Elm.

three: White round canister with spoon, available at Cornucopia.

A trusted kitchen store for more than 30 years, Kitchen Conservatory is St. Louis’ premier spot for kitchen tools and cooking classes. Locally owned, the store has more than 6,000 products available.

Tucked away on a quiet street in Festus is a shop whose unassuming owner is the last person one would expect to be hobnobbing with Hollywood royalty and automotive kingpins.

How to describe the Caramel Room, the lusciously appointed event space atop Bissinger’s new headquarters?

The scent of chocolate is in the air, but Director of Events Amanda Bradham-Little answers the question by invoking another indulgence. “It’s whiskey chic,” she says. “It’s a take on modern and contemporary, yet warm and inviting.”

The real challenge when marrying traditional and contemporary design is incorporating new furnishings in a way that won’t make older pieces look dated. Principal designer Teddy Karl of The Great Cover-Up achieved true transitional - we’re talking simple, clean and utterly timeless - by striking a flawless balance between past and present in this 25th floor urban high-rise.        

Avid art collectors, world travelers and prominent St. Louis civic leaders, the owners of this unique residence in Clayton demonstrate that ingenuity, skillful design and a team of talented professionals can meet virtually any challenge – in this case, a multitude of challenges!