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I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees. —Henry David Thoreau
Taking in nature with River. Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton
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There's really no better mood changer on earth than venturing outside and taking a walk in the woods or sinking your fingers in garden soil. Breathing in the many wonders and sounds of the great outdoors far surpasses any vitamin supplement or shot in the arm! With the first blush of warm weather, it is no surprise that homeowners are going full throttle bringing the outdoors inside their homes and/or expanding their living space to include the outdoors. No doubt nature has a magical and mysterious way of grounding us all. Each of the homes featured in our outdoor issue are rooted in nature. When they first met with their soon-to-be-design professionals, each homeowner stressed the importance of maximizing the outdoors to their advantage. Tom Shipp and John Callahan purchased a rather steep piece of property in Kirkwood and couldn't be happier with the outcome. With a floor to ceiling accordion door system, these two homeowners feel like they are living in a sophisticated treehouse with a "million-dollar view" of the Meramec River (pages 28-37)! With a design goal to produce a new home layout to flow seamlessly from the interior rooms to the exterior spaces, Kathy Israel, owner of Accent on Cabinets, hit a home run by introducing multiple expansive entryways to the saltwater pools and the surrounding outdoor living spaces. Easy access to the outdoor spaces plus collective killer views, makes this homeowner feel like she is on vacation every day (pages 20-27)!
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