one: Bedford pendant, by Kalco, available at Holt Lighting Depot.

two: Nickel pear with brass leaf box, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.

three: Foundry gunmetal tray and frame, available at Niche.

four: Salon entertainment bar console, available at Niche.

When John Beck couldn’t find an elevated dog feeder that would work for his American Boxer, Drama, he took matters into his own hands – literally.

He searched and searched for just the right materials, as he often does, and made the feeder himself out of steel and porcelain bowls.

Always seen as a staple in home design, wallpaper has made a resurgence in recent years. Contemporary prints, paintable papers and more make wallpaper an attractive addition to any room. Create a subtle background or choose a bold patter for a statement wall. Incorporating wallpaper will add instant character to any room.

one: Flamant Suite II, Les Rayures stripe in town, by Arte, available at KDR Designer Showrooms.

In business for more than seven years, Jeff Day & Associates, LLC, brings a collective 70 years of expertise to the table. Specializing in innovative, residential and commercial design, Jeff Day & Associates work in a variety of architectural styles producing projects that consistently and creatively satisfy each client’s needs.

Thanks to chef Ben Poremba, the intersection of Tower Grove and McRee avenues in Botanical Heights is one of the most delicious corners in town. Home to Elaia, a fine-dining restaurant; Olio, its more casual sibling and French bakery La Patisserie Chouquette, the adjacent corner spots are all owned by Poremba.

He also co-owns Salume Beddu, an artisan sausage shop in Lindenwood Park. In addition, he’s opening a fried chicken restaurant in Botanical Heights and will lead the prepared-foods department at the upcoming Global Market in the Delmar Loop.

The Central West End  had always held a special allure for these former suburbanites. “We came here constantly and thought it would be a great place to live,” says the husband. He and his wife had raised their family in a large West County home and quips, “The day after our youngest graduated from high school, the ‘For Sale’ sign went up in our front yard.”