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HELLO
"Humans are social beings, and we are happier, and better, when connected to others." —Paul Bloom
It's hard to believe that we've got another year behind us. COVID is still nipping at our heels, but it's better than last year. There are several vaccines available to us, and there is a pill that is almost ready to be approved to treat COVID if we are unlucky enough to catch it. There is definitely light at the end of the tunnel. It was great to see so many of you at the Luxury Home Tour this past weekend. For those that couldn't make it, attendees viewed the latest in architectural design and building practices. Ever wonder what those cool condos in downtown Kirkwood look like on the inside? Well, we had one on the tour! It not only had superb craftsmanship throughout but also cutting-edge technology. Imagine waking up in the morning and saying "Good morning" and all the blinds go up! The AJ Borzillo home in Sunset Hills designed by Dick Busch had incredible details in the ceilings and porch off the master bedroom made you feel you were in the Colorado mountains, wildlife included! A whole-house gut in Meadowbrook Country Club was a major draw. As you walked in the front door, the navy blue study made quite the statement and complemented the blue wallpaper in the dining room. The garage was even blue! Hope to see you at the upcoming Deck the Halls of Glennon Homes Tour on Saturday, December 5! We have four beautiful homes
decked out for the holidays in support of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. The three featured homes in this issue were on the Christmas tour last year to give you an idea of the combined talent of design teams and homeowners right here in St. Louis (pages 20-47). The Holiday Table Top Tour is back this year in full force to jump start your holiday decorating inspiration! If there ever was a time to go all out in making your home spread the warmth and joy of the holiday season this is the year. It's on Saturday, November 6 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.! Another St. Louis tradition to enjoy the entire month of December with the entire family is the Central West End Window Walk. With so many holiday activities to participate in this year, be sure to still adhere to safe practices while COVID is still in our midst. Hopefully by next year, COVID will no longer be front and center. Thank you once again, dear readers, for your continued support this past year. And thank you to all our supporting clients. We wouldn't be able to share the abundance of St. Louis talent in the home building and design industry with our readership if it wasn't for you! Merry Merry! Suzie
Suzie Osterloh Publisher/Owner
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Soon we will be roasting Chestnuts on the open fire! On location at Blue Dahlia. Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton
