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FEATURES

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LIVING IN PARADISE

Tranquil setting, Asian sensibilities bring the zen to a carefully crafted new build in Creve Coeur.

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GARDEN OF THE YEAR - NATURE’S BOUNTY

The owners of a historic farmhouse say being surrounded by their own garden makes home a favorite destination.

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BEFORES & AFTERS

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WHITE & BRIGHT

To update her new St. Louis home, actress Taylor Louderman turns to an old classic.

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THE NEXT CHAPTER

With the help of a first-rate design team, these empty nesters evolve their home to suit their growing family and promote a laid-back lifestyle.

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COZY CLAYTON COTTAGE

Every square inch of this quaint 1920s cottage was remodeled and restored for a modern transformation that honors the home’s historical heritage.

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TWO BECOME ONE

Wolff Interiors blurs the lines between bedroom and office in this glamorous combined-space makeover.

DEPARTMENTS

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Publisher’s letter Trends Fab Finds Insider Artisian The Dirt Shaws Vision Snapshot Classic or Craze

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The homeowners sowed the first seeds of Top of the Hill Farm 33 years ago.

Photography by Kim Dillon.

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Life would get pretty boring without change!

Oh the fun times that await River and Henry, our first grandchild!

Photography by Colin Miller/Strauss Peyton

But luckily for us, every day is different. We wake up each morning and without a doubt, something we said or did the previous day makes the new day different. It may feel like the "same old, same old," at first, but somehow it is not.

This issue covers some extraordinary changes homeowners have made to their homes, including Alana and Marc Bluestone. To no one's surprise, Alana and Marc chose to honor their 1928 Tudor Revival by refusing to tear it down. They tackled a 9-month renovation creating a low-key home that provided comfort and luxury with the guidance of Kim Taylor West of K Taylor Design Group and Forney + Architecture (page 62-64).

Garison Salinas, owner of Garrison LTD, transforms several interior rooms for his clients with the goal to make the interiors feel clean, light and bright. While the homeowners' interiors were in renovation mode, their front and back yard jumped on the makeover train to the delight of the neighborhood! Returning home after a long day, the home's welcoming curb appeal never fails to put a smile on the faces of the homeowners and neighbors alike as it comes into view (pages 56-59). Then talk about a BIG life change! A Creve Coeur couple made the

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commitment to tie the knot and proceeded to purchase their first home, only to tear it down and build new (pages 22-29). Change, however, doesn't always have to be major and involve lots of decisions.

From the picture above, you'll see a new little addition to our family. While COVID restrictions had kept our son and his family detained in the Philippines for much longer than we hoped, they finally arrived in St. Louis and we met Henry, our first grandchild. At the young age of 10 months, he, his momma and our son have brought nonstop laughter into our home. And what does River the parti poodle think of it all?

River adores Henry, and Henry loves River! So, we're off to a good start knowing our lives will continue to be changed by this little guy. It's been a wonderful trip so far!

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Boho tile, by Holli Zollinger, available at Spoonflower.

Orange groove wallpaper, available at Anthropologie.

Black white polka dot spots peel-and-stick wallpaper, by RoomMates for York Wallcoverings, available at The Fabric Co.

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Avec sofa with brass legs, available at CB2.

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Decades pass and once-popular designs come in and out of style. However, many furniture companies are giving a modern flair to classic couches, updating their designs to make them more comfortable in everyday life while keeping their iconic look.

Calder chair, available at Crate & Barrel.

—Based on the Egg chair.

1960s grand bolster sofa, available at RH.

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Marcello sofa, available at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

CC sofa, by Chaddock, available at Design & Detail.

—An Art Deco inspired design with a curved, channeled back and tall tapered legs, the inside dimensions of the CC sofa are a bit roomier than its ancestors.'

Italia Chesterfield sofa with tufted seat, available at RH.

Bardot sofa, available at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

Parker sectional, available at Amini’s.

—Inspired by classic Mid-Century Modern design, the Parker sectional has a clean, architectural look accentuated by meticulously handsewn, buttonless tufting for superior comfort.

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NEWTHREADS Fabric can help set the tone for your home; but with so many choices available, it can be difficult to know what types, colors and textures will work best for your space. Vicki Dreste, Designer Support Manager at Design & Detail, shares her fabric knowledge gained over 30 years in the industry.

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Decisions, Decisions Fabric selections will differ according to how the room will be used. For family rooms and home offices, durability is the key. In living rooms, primary bedrooms and sitting rooms, more luxurious fabrics can be used.

Though the type of fabric used in each space may be different, common colors, textures and patterns can be used throughout to link each room together.

Think “Durable” There have been major advancements in the textile industry in terms of durability. There is now a group of indoor fabrics referred to as “performance fabrics.”

These textiles are constructed with properties that add durability. The availability of these fabrics has grown substantially in the past few years.

Performance fabrics, like most synthetics, are petroleum based and contain a high percentage of chemicals. These are all factors to consider when selecting fabrics for your home. There are also fabrics constructed of natural fibers (linen, wool, cotton) that are durable with fewer chemicals added. Some, like wool, are naturally stain resistant.

Perfecting Patterns Scale, texture and color all come into play when mixing patterns. If you use four patterns in bright, vibrant colors, the space will look and feel different than if you used the same four patterns in soft, quiet neutrals. The number of patterns used depends on the overall style and feel of the room. Each homeowner will have their own comfort level of mixing patterns. The scale of patterns used can be determined by the size of the room. Fabrics with large, open patterns work well in an open space with high ceilings.

Mixing Textures Fabric textures in a room add interest and depth to the design. A room of all heavy textures will be too much of a good thing. Mixing texture creates warmth and interest. For example, if you have a sofa with a white linen/cotton blend, using a wide, decorative tape on the skirt can add interesting texture without overcomplicating things. Adding smooth, printed cotton pillows adds just another layer. Consider mixing other textures in with your pillow, ottoman and blanket choices.

Push Your Limits The most important part of choosing fabrics for your home is finding the colors, patterns and textures YOU love. Push yourself a bit out of your comfort zone; try a combination of patterned and solid fabrics. Once you see all of your options, then you can decide what is the best combination for you.

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Both a fine artist and studied architect, Susan Greene turned her passion for painting into a full-blown industry that has fueled her creativity for more than 32 years.

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Since she was a child, decorative artist Susan Greene has been fascinated with creating art through the medium of paint. She often sat for hours playing and experimenting with textures, colors and the effects of shadows and light. Some pieces looked good, and some did not—but that was okay. She was learning.

“Art and decorative painting have always been my passion,” Susan says, “but growing up, I was told by everyone, including my parents, that I could not make a living doing what I loved. So, I chose architecture, graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, and worked in that field for 11 years. But it wasn’t creative enough for me,” she notes. “I didn’t get to climb ladders and scaffolding—which is now a daily occurrence—and mostly, I didn’t get to have glazes and paints between my fingers.”

Susan’s desire to keep “playing with paint” inspired her to create her own business—

Paint Imagery—which she established in 1989.

From there, she continued to experiment and hone her artistic skills. Her company was one of the first to provide original and creative methods of applying painted finishes and textures to walls, ceilings, furniture and canvases. Because her professional background had already introduced her to many of the area’s prominent interior designers, builders and architects, she immediately became busy.

The combination of Susan’s artistic ability and an understanding of how to operate a business has kept Paint Imagery thriving for more than 32 years.

“When collaborating with clients or interior designers, there is a very intentional process,” she explains, “and the process stays the same whether it is a decorative/specialty finish, a mural or a commissioned work of art. A meeting takes place so I can measure the

space, discuss the desired effect and brainstorm about texture, colors and technique. Specialty finishes are priced by the square foot based on these items,” she adds. “I love exploring ideas with all the interior designers who have asked me to assist them in creating beauty for their clients.”

While creating murals, graphics and other works of art for residential, commercial and corporate designers, Susan has developed some highly unique techniques as well as traditional effects. Her broad repertoire of design styles ranges from Chinoiserie motifs, landscape scenes and Tuscan vineyards to crazy digital graffiti, whimsical repeating bowties and ombré jellybeans.

“Once the collaboration and planning stage is complete, the best part of any project is the actual painting,” says the artist. “I become completely immersed and get into a rhythm and flow that is pure happiness. It is difficult for me to call what I do ‘work’ because I love it and am passionate about it.”

Some of Susan’s unique “outside-the-box” projects include a digital-style mural of an African woman with Nepal-like graffiti, a hand-painted Chinoiserie dining room and

a complete historic renovation of the Barnett on Washington. When doing her own art for shows and galleries, light is her inspiration.

“Its elusive quality can transform a building, a figure or a landscape,” she says. “I prefer oils because actual light plays off of it in a magical way, but I often use mixed media, acrylics or watercolors to create my works of art,” she sums.

Over the last several challenging months during the pandemic, Susan has been more focused on her commissioned projects and admits to not having much time to get art ready for a gallery showing.

“At this point in my career, the art I do is commission-based and is created specifically for my clients’ wants, needs and desires,” she explains. “The decorative arts, murals and graphics have been extremely important for me, and my clients have been excited about living and working in a place they love. They are not just following design trends but doing what they actually want to do and what makes them happy.” To view an extensive gallery of Susan’s work, visit paintimagery.com.

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Top: Two-Story stairwell large scale graphic mural.

Interior Design: Holden Design Group Powder room with a silver metallic specialty faux.

Photography courtesy of Susan Greene.

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LIVING IN PARADISE A tranquil setting and Asian sensibilities bring the zen to a carefully crafted new build in Creve Coeur.

By Kim Hill

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Photography Karen Palmer Photography Builder MC Modern Concepts

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t was the setting that sold them. Two busy surgeons who found each other later in life were looking for a home to start their lives together. The large Creve Coeur lot featured a creek at the front of the property, a large pool in back and mature trees surrounding a 1950s ranch. “We loved it,” the wife recalls. “Other lots just didn’t compare.”

Initially, the couple thought they could renovate the existing ranch home. Unoccupied for years, the home had a leaky roof, mold and smoke damage and foundation issues. Construction experts advised the couple that starting fresh would be the smartest, most economical decision. After the tear-down

and a false start with another architect, the couple found Steven M. McHenry, principal of MC Modern Concepts, a building design and construction firm.

Although based in Springfield, Illinois, Steve and his wife, architect Dora Cutini-McHenry, have a considerable portfolio in the St. Louis area. “Steve has a more modern eye,” says the husband. “And that’s what we wanted.”

The couple’s wish list included an open concept, modern home with Asian influences, an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living with lots of large windows, a gourmet kitchen for two homeowners who love to cook together and a zen-like owners’ bathroom.

Opposite page: Blue Haven Pools constructed the T-shaped pool and spa based on the homeowners’ desire for a lap lane and “fun spaces” including submerged bar stools and a sun deck.

Defined spaces for relaxing, dining and cooking invite true outdoor living.

Below: Brazilian tigerwood used as a focal point on the home’s front façade frames the ceiling of the outdoor dining space. It also houses remote-controlled screens, which protect alfresco diners from pesky bugs.

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“Steve spent about three hours talking with us,” says the husband, “and he asked lots of questions,” such as how they would use their spaces. “He got to know us individually first,” says the wife. “And within about three weeks he came back with drawings, and we just said, ‘that’s it.’ It was exactly what we wanted.”

The end result is an organic home promoting harmony between human habitation and the outdoors in a design style the wife calls “Mid-Century Modern with an Asian flair.” Large Loewen windows offer views of the fabulous new pool and substantial plantings.

Bi-fold patio doors opening 12 feet on each side allow easy movement indoors and out. While outdoors, separate sitting, dining and cooking spaces invite true outdoor living.

MC Modern Concepts focuses on sustainable modern design. “I try to make my homes very efficient,” says McHenry, who holds LEED-AP (Accredited Professional) certification. LEED building systems promote the use of sustainable materials, energy-efficient building standards, healthy indoor environments and reduced impact on the environment.

In this home, McHenry specified a TPO roofing system with closed cell spray insulation on the underside of the roof. Closed cell doesn’t retain water and doesn’t allow moisture to move through it. The husband says the insulation in the ceilings is R-60 in places. The homeowner also wanted a solar electric system, which supplies about half the home’s energy needs.

The solar panels, placed on the garage’s roof, are not

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Opposite page: A retractable, built-in step stool cleverly hidden inside the kitchen cabinetry pulls out and flips down, allowing the homeowners to reach to the back of their tallest kitchen cabinets. The laundry room also contains the same type of built-in step stool. This page: The homeowners wanted a neutral color palette to let artwork and the outdoors take center stage. Bi-fold patio doors open 12 feet on each side to allow easy movement indoors and out.

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Top: Sold on the setting, which included many mature trees and a stream at the front of the property, the couple directed Steven M. McHenry of MC Modern Concepts to design a modern home that would blend organically with its surroundings. On the exterior, McHenry used Brazilian tigerwood to add an architectural element. Bottom: A neutral color palette accented with art blends harmoniously with stunning views of the outdoor spaces. Large windows—and lots of them—were high on the homeowners’ wish list in planning their new home.

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visible from the ground.

Energy efficiency can also be elegant. Louvers at the front of the house block some of the sun’s rays. “She didn’t want any window treatments on the home’s interior,” McHenry says of the wife. “These louvers provide a bit of shade into the house. Plus, when the light hits them, it makes lines across the front of the house which change depending on the time of day. They look really cool.”

For the interiors, the homeowners made their own design choices assisted by experts at Beck/Allen Cabinetry for the kitchen and at Porcelanosa, a tile and stone company founded in Spain. Trips to the Porcelanosa showroom in Dallas yielded selections such as Air Slate, an incredibly thin, natural stone cladding the great room fireplace. In the owners’ bathroom, the shower walls and countertop are Krion®. “It’s a great material,” McHenry says of the Porcelanosa product. “It comes in these big sheets and after it’s installed, you cannot see a seam. It looks like it’s all one piece.” The homeowners say the Carpet Creations & Floor Design’s team deserves kudos for mastering the installation of materials they’d never worked with before, even crafting frames to hold the large-format tiles.

In the kitchen, the wife wanted a “floating” ledge attached

to the island. McHenry’s team fabricated slender steel posts to support the wood ledge, which lends texture to the quartz-topped island. The 14-foot island’s centerpiece is a nearly 6-foot-long sink from The Galley. “I had to have this sink when I saw it,” says the wife. It can be divided into two sections; accessories include stackable covers, cutting boards and drying racks. “Once you are done with cooking, you can put decking all across the top and it becomes a service area,” says the husband. Two faucets accommodate both homeowners prepping and cooking at the same time.

A retractable, built-in step stool from Hideaway Solutions cleverly hidden inside the kitchen cabinetry pulls out and flips open, allowing the homeowners to reach to the back of their tallest kitchen cabinets. The wife says the design professionals and even her husband balked at the necessity of the step stools (there’s one in the laundry room as well), but the husband says even his 6-foot frame can’t reach the top shelf without using the retractable steps. “I admit I chewed crow on that,” the husband laughs. “Now it looks like we are both geniuses for putting them in.”

Their outdoor spaces, which the wife describes as “zen,” include a T-shaped pool and spa by Blue Haven Pools. The husband wanted a lap lane along with submerged bar

The fireplace is clad in Air Slate, a very thin, natural stone product that is available in nearly 4-foot by 8-foot slabs, making it ideal for covering large surfaces. A thin layer of fiberglass within the slab reinforces the material’s flexibility.

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stools and a sun deck. TRC Outdoor handled the hardscaping, irrigation system and outdoor kitchen construction, but the homeowners, avid gardeners, say they planted every new shrub, sapling and perennial in their landscape. Driven to complete everything prior to their wedding rehearsal and dinner in June, the couple spent weeks planting in the early mornings before work and in the evenings.

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“I was just ready for it all to be done,” the wife says of the wedding, the landscaping and the move-in. “But now, as soon as I’m coming down the driveway, I think, ‘Ahhh, I’m home.' I can’t wait to be in our house, we can’t wait to be around each other. We don’t have to go anywhere because we feel like we are in paradise. In fact, that’s what we call this place—paradise.”

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Porcelanosa Krion® tops a walnut vanity in the owners’ bath, which the wife describes as “zen.” In the owners’ bedroom, the accent wall is clad in Porcelanosa Ona Natural, a large-format wall tile creating an undulating effect.

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Nature’s Bounty

By Lucyann Boston // Photography by Kim Dillon

The owners of a historic farmhouse say being surrounded by their own garden makes home a favorite destination.

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The homeowner’s driving directions could not be more simple. To discover Top of the Hill Farm, you just keep going. Down the one-lane road, past every turn-off. When you can go no farther, you have arrived.

The journey to the end of the road leads to another, gentler world that seems suspended in time; a world encompassing eye-level, soft yellow hollyhocks, shoulder-brushing yellow and purple coneflowers and tunnels of gray-blue Russian sage. The drone of hundreds of bees populating the red and purple bee balm and pink and white yarrow provides an auditory rhythm to the color, beauty and exuberance of the garden. Soaring and dipping monarchs and swallowtails light on coneflowers and milkweed. Darting hummingbirds and the whir of their wings add both sound and continual movement to the waves of flowers. The floral borders lining a stone pathway culminate at a white farmhouse with a welcoming, veranda-style front porch.

Other pathways lead away from the house, traveling along rail fences draped with purple clematis and on to a green, 150-year-old barn nestled into a hillside bank. There

are vegetable gardens overflowing with plump, red tomatoes and patches with juicy, ripe blackberries just ready to be plucked.

Rail fences enclose a chicken house and yard and stands of native grasses back the dams used to create two lakes and a pond.

On the front porch and throughout the property, Adirondack-style chairs provide an invitation to stop, sit and take in all that nature has to offer. It is a setting that radiates joy, glows with love and above all reflects appreciation and gratitude for the bounty of the earth.

“I like to think it is what you would find at the end of a road if you were driving in England or Ireland,” the homeowner says simply.

The homeowners sowed the first seeds of Top of the Hill Farm 33 years ago when they purchased a multi-acre property that included a log cabin dating from around 1830. At that time, there was no road to the cabin. “We had to chop our way in with a machete,” the homeowner recalls.

It was just what the couple sought. Barely over the

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St. Louis County line in Franklin County, it was a world away from the hectic pace of retail sales and food service that filled their days, especially on weekends. “We needed a place of refuge to get away during the week,” he says.

In pursuit of a historic barn to add to the property, they cemented their vision for that refuge. “During my search for the ‘right’ barn in the 1990s,” the homeowner recalls, “and our travels in Vermont and New England we learned of (famed children’s book illustrator and author) Tasha Tudor. We were simply in awe of her love and respect for her cottage gardens and the simple appreciation of flowers. We collected all of her books on gardening and cooking, and they fit in perfectly with our life at the end of the road.”

Fast forward 30 years and the barn, eventually found near Orrville, Ohio, and dating from 1850, now encloses 3,200 square feet. It is continually being transformed and used for gathering and entertainment space as well as storage. When he was born, their now adult son became the 25th grandchild, so family events can become large.

The logs of the historic cabin now serve as walls for the couple’s dining room with numerous rooms having been added to the living space. The state-of-the-art kitchen is positioned to catch the first rays of the morning sun. Although the house has grown “bigger than we originally wanted”, he notes, it is designed so that views of it from around the property are not overwhelming and fit perfectly into the landscape

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The wife's talent as an artist is obvious in the architecture of the house designed by famed architect and good friend, Dick Busch. Views out every window act as frames for a different painting; a barn framed by native hibiscus here, a lake and a hillside there.

Their joy in the property reflects a perfect partnership, according to the husband. “We grew up in Chesterfield, and I am one of nine kids. My mother loved flowers of all kinds. I get the flowers growing, and she likes to paint them. We have bouquets of flowers all over the house. It works out well for both of us.”

The garden, he notes, took shape little by little over time. “We added a little bit each year and after a while, it all adds up.” A desire to preserve and enhance the ecosystem played a huge role in plant selection. “We read books and talked to people. The Missouri Botanical Garden was a good source of information.”

Preference went to flowers that attract butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. From a start with two beehives, the property now supports 28 hives.

The couple rises early and often sits outside to watch the sunrise before starting their day. “It is amazing how much you can get done in an hour and a half early in the morning if no one is bothering you,” he says with a laugh.

“We also are lucky enough to have guys at the store who love to come out here and help out,” he adds.

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Perennials and annuals mix throughout the garden. The homeowners collect seeds each fall and store them in burlap bags over the winter to sow in the spring. The plant list for the property encompasses over 40 different species, most of them native. The emphasis is on plants that will take hold and thrive without a lot of fuss and fertilizer.

“The scope of it lends itself to being a little eclectic. It is not a manicured garden,” he emphasizes. “It all fits in with one another.”

Watching the garden take shape has given the couple a “sheer appreciation” for nature, “planting the seeds that magically come up and provide five months of incredible beauty. We don’t have a place at the lake or anything,” he adds, noting that living in their historic farmhouse and being surrounded by their own garden makes home a favorite destination.

“We are only the fourth owners of this property,” the homeowner says. “We felt like we needed to be good stewards of the land. We’ve added a little bit each year. If you live long enough, you end up with something beautiful at the end of the road.”

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Saturday,

SEPTEMBER 11, 10AM – 3PM Informational lectures at each location:

10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm Fabulous door prizes! *Locations will consist of nurseries and private homes. *Rain or shine *We will be observing proper social distancing practices. Masks are required.

Bauer Falls

Schmittel’s Nursery

Topic: Open Q&A with Josh Bauer pertaining to all aspects of water gardens: bio filtration, koi, luxury waterfalls and mechanical filters.

Prize: Bauer Falls will install a pondless water feature with a bubbling boulder waterfall. This includes a small natural stone boulder, liner, pump and gravel.

Topic: Fall interest.

Prize: $200 Schmittel’s Nursery gift certificate.

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Topic: Creating your outdoor space and mixing up materials.

Raffle: Planter (approx. $150-200 retail value).

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Topic: How to transform a nondescript back yard into the perfect gathering place.

Prize: $100 gift certificate to Kingside Diner in the CWE.

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13801 Marine Avenue, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

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Topic: Open Q&A with Caleb Bauer pertaining to all aspects of water gardens: bio filtration, koi, luxury waterfalls and mechanical filters.

Prize: Bauer Falls will install a pondless water feature with a bubbling boulder waterfall. This includes a small natural stone boulder, liner, pump and gravel.

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Topic: Low maintenance landscape design ideas to create zones in your landscape, environmentally friendly outdoor solutions.

Prize: A combination landscape design from Quiet Village Landscaping and an assorted gift basket from Garden Heights Nursery.

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BUTTERFLY BUSH aka BUDDLEIA Plant clippings courtesy of: Greenscape Gardens Sherwood's Forest Nursery Sugar Creek Gardens Floral terracotta vase from Blue Dahlia Designs.

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Bring more BUTTERFLIES to your garden with a striking BUTTERFLY BUSH! Local landscapers give us their tips and tricks on maintaining these beauties during peak season.

Did you know?

This plant has become invasive in parts of the country.

Typically, the newer dwarf varieties of the butterfly bush are sterile and not invasive.

David Sherwood, Sherwood’s Forest Nursery.

In our area, they are very susceptible to crown rot and winter kill. If you trim them too early or too late in the season, it can allow for winter moisture to better access the crown and rot or freeze it. Laura Hill, Frisella Nursery.

The shrub also attracts bees that pollinate other plants.

They are rabbit-proof and deer-resistant.

Deadhead them for summer-long blooms!

They are magnets for Swallowtail and Monarch butterflies.

Pests & Problems

Placement is Key

Blooming

Buddleia are generally free of pests and diseases in the garden.

When the plants are stressed by poor conditions, they may be attacked by spider mites. Less frequently, Japanese beetles, caterpillars, weevils or mullein moths may feed on the plants.

Scale has also been reported on stressed plants. The best treatment is to hose the plant off with water so you don’t hurt the pollinators (like butterflies and bees) they attract. Keep your butterfly bush well watered and fed to avoid pests.

David Sherwood, Sherwood’s Forest Nursery.

Our favorite butterfly magnets, Asclepias incarnata “Swamp Milkweed” and Eupatorium “Baby Joe” Joe pye-weed, tower behind the Buddleia cultivars that grow wide rather than tall such as “Pugster Periwinkle” or “Queen of Hearts.” These chunky, floriferous butterfly bushes will then disguise the mostly leafless, somewhat unattractive stems of these and other tall perennials.

Kathie Hoyer, Bowood Farms.

Most butterfly bushes begin blooming in early summer with blooming continuing all summer. Some begin blooming in mid-summer with blooming continuing into fall. For best blooming results, plant in full sun in soil that has been amended with organic matter. You can fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer, following manufacturer's instructions. Keep plants well watered, especially when plants are setting up buds and blooming and during dry spells.

It’s important to remember that plants need to dry out between watering; too much water will rot the plant's roots. When you do water, water deeply.

Ann Lapides, Sugar Creek Gardens.

Mini Match Made in Heaven For smaller, city gardens we suggest homeowners add smaller, tidier cultivars of butterfly favorites such as Echinacea “Mellow Yellow” coneflower, Symphyotrichum “Purple Dome” aster and Rudbeckia “Little Goldstar” black-eyed susan to complement their Buddleia, which attract nectar-seeking butterflies without overwhelming the space—particularly in the fall!

Kathie Hoyer, Bowood Farms.

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An Apple A Day This threatened species of Asian apple finds new life in Missouri.

Information and photography provided by Catherine Martin, The Missouri Botanical Garden.

Niezwetzsky’s apple A.k.a. Malus niedzwetzkyana Where to find it at The Missouri Botanical Garden: English Woodland Garden

This unique, red-fleshed apple is native to Central Asia and is a wild relative of our modern grocery store apples. It is rare throughout its range and threatened by expansion of agriculture and human encroachment. Overgrazing by cattle is preventing natural regeneration. Garden staff collected seed from this species in Kyrgyzstan in August of 2018 as part of a project to conserve nine species of crop wild relatives in Central Asia, including species of apple, pear, plum, almond, apricot, hawthorn and cherry. The team collected seed for storage in the seed bank at Gareev Botanical Garden in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with backup seed at Missouri Botanical Gardens. Banked seeds will create a buffer against extinction for the target species, as they are an important global genetic resource.

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BEAUTY SPRINGS ETERNAL

Amidst a landscape of lush plantings, a cascading waterfall and sparkling ponds dancing with koi fish bring the stunning beauty of nature to Betsy and Tom Meier’s back yard.

By Jeanne Delathouder Photography by Kim Dillon

Nestled within an expansive neighborhood backed by the beautiful rolling hills of Wildwood, MO, Betsy and Tom Meier’s home is tucked into a giant hillside full of mature hardwood trees that tower over their back yard like an amphitheater. Their landscape begged for a waterfall, and that’s precisely why garden designers Caleb Bauer and his brother Josh were there. Owners of Bauer Falls, a St. Louis-based landscape design company that creates natural waterfalls and koi ponds, their task was to implement a water feature that went from the driveway, tumbling down along the deck, all the way down to a pond the owners could view from their atrium.

“We also wanted to create a stairway alongside the waterfall and a patio down

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below where the Meiers could walk out of their basement to enjoy it all,” explains Caleb. “They used to walk straight out to their basement to grass and a hill. Josh and I conquered the hillside, making a stairway with a waterfall cascading next to it, and then created a natural patio to have a place to walk out of the basement to enjoy the koi pond,” he notes.

Built in 2010, the Meiers’ water garden was actually inspired by one of their close friends, who was also Caleb’s client. “While working on that project, they stopped by to visit several times,” he recalls. “Upon completion, they loved it so much they immediately had us out to their place to build them a waterfall. Tom and Betsy have very fun personalities with wit and humor, which really lightened our days at

the job site—and we had a lot of fun working with them. In fact, they named two of their koi fish Caleb and Josh. Caleb eats out of Tom and Betsy’s hands and lets them pet him,” he laughs.

“The fish are a big part of what Tom and I both enjoy,” says Betsy. “We have 25 koi fish now—we named them all—and Tom knows them really well,” she jokes. “It’s a lot of work, but something we truly enjoy. In the winter, they hibernate, and we have to put them in a cage with plastic netting because the mink prey on them—as well as owls, hawks and herons in other seasons. We now have a net we keep over the pond year-round to keep the predators out,” she notes.

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that they had Caleb come back months later to enlarge it by making another pond. “The original koi pond pumped up to a biofilter stream where the water recirculates back down to the pond,” he says. “When we came back, we left the biofilter stream as is but removed the pond liner and dug a larger pond and replaced it. A bridge connects the two ponds,” he adds.

Caleb’s overall goal was to emulate nature during the installation and make everything look like it naturally belonged there. His primary technique was to set boulders in a way that looked most natural with stability and beauty.

It has since become Bauer Falls’ trademark—crafting natural, organic waterfalls that blend seamlessly with the landscape.

Complementing the water features, lush plantings and beautiful trees display a tapestry of color and texture throughout the seasons. Betsy is an avid gardener and has done all the planting on their property since the couple first built their home here 20 years ago. With well over 30 different plant varieties and tree species, her garden is an ongoing and ever-evolving work in progress. Favorites include dwarf Bloodgood Japanese maple, royal star magnolia, multi blue clematis, purple fountain grass, and false aster. “I’ve always liked plants, and I enjoy finding different varieties of perennials,” she says.

“My favorite color is blue, so I love the blue asters and the Stachys with their spiky bluish-purple flowers—and I love our magnolia trees,” she adds. “Gardening is relaxing but can get overwhelming at times. There is always something to do,” she sums.

“This property is special because it’s surrounded by nature and beauty,” says Caleb. “It feels as though this ‘natural spring’ waterfall truly belongs here. The homeowners routinely enjoy it with family and friends as well as having garden tours visit their beautiful oasis,” he adds.

“We truly enjoyed being a part of the St. Louis Water Garden Society’s annual Pond-O-Rama event in 2011 and again in 2020,” says Betsy. “It was great to share our beautiful space with others. The sounds of the water are so soothing and relaxing—we sit out here in the nice weather, eat out on the deck and just listen while watching the fishes.” See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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&AFTER before

From refreshing facelifts to total renovations, these before and after projects are sure to stun.

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White & BRIGHT

To update her new St. Louis home, actress Taylor Louderman turns to an old classic.

By Michelle Mastro / Photography by Anne Matheis Interior Design: KH Interiors

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Tony-nominated Broadway star Taylor Louderman moved to St Louis to reside closer to her family, but the region held other enticements, too.

“My husband and I moved from New York City, so we had been used to the concrete jungle. What also drew us to the suburbs was the one-acre lot and the outdoors, not that I want to go camping or anything,” she laughs, “I haven’t done that since I was a kid, but we just wanted to have the open spaces and an inviting outdoor area.” Things that don’t typically come without a hefty price tag in the big apple.

“I wanted a home with great bones but that needed some updating. I wanted that more than buying a new house because I wasn’t in love with new builds. Besides, they didn’t have a lot of grown-up trees,” Taylor says excitedly. Eventually the couple found a dream of a home. “What we have here is an acre lot with fully grown trees. And it’s a great location!”

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Large windows ushered in the light and beauty of the great outdoors. The original kitchen, like much of the home, had a style reflecting the era in which it was built; dark stained wood, featured in the cabinets, rendered the space feeling smaller and darker. “I really love a lot of light. Cheerful, bright spaces make me really happy,” says Taylor.

With the help of Krista Howard, co-owner of KH Interiors with her husband Kevin, Taylor was able to design spaces suiting her admiration for dazzling white rooms. “Ethereal” and “heavenly” are the words Krista uses to describe the final result of the home’s newly redesigned spaces.

“The living room is one of my favorites because after we’d painted it white, the vaulted ceiling felt enormous. The room feels never-ending, like you are floating there.”

For the kitchen, the color "artic" was selected for the cabinets, which hail from Shiloh Cabinetry.

The walls offer a crisp, delicate white, pairing well with the cabinets without overpowering them. These shades combine to create the perfect backdrop for the room’s features like the quartz countertop that was honed “so there’s no sheen on it,” reveals Krista. White subway tile arranged in a herringbone pattern and

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delicate-looking hardware, made to appear aged, dazzle alongside the gorgeous light fixtures, which Krista calls the room’s jewelry.

To get the white rooms to communicate with each other, “you need to vary the textures going from one room to the next,” offers Krista. “We kept inviting new metals, woods or textures into each of the rooms. It’s like telling a story with each chapter being a little bit different.” The layering in of varying details keeps the home’s designs feeling fresh and new. Hence, Taylor’s style of coastal casual blends and fuses from room to room with a boho look achieved through items like rattan chairs that don’t outshine the classic quality of the overall designs.

“White walls allow the homeowners' furnishings to speak,” says Krista. Taylor might agree, as she looks forward to changing out her décor with the coming seasons, anticipating the holidays especially. Krista says, “You can never tire of white, not really. Change your artwork, change the window treatments, change the décor. But leave the white walls. They’re timeless.”

See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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The Next Chapter

By Moe Godat Photography by Anne Matheis

With the help of a first-rate design team, these empty nesters evolve their home to suit their growing family and promote a laid-back lifestyle.

Lifestyle Designer: Garrison LTD Architect: L.E. Fumagalli, Inc. Builder: Schneider Building Group

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Since moving into their beloved Olivette home 25 years ago, this couple had only done minor renovations due to their busy lifestyle raising four children.

When the time came for them to make a change, they decided to remodel their existing home rather than moving. “We really like our neighborhood and our neighbors,” comments the wife. “It feels comfortable for us here.”

They began speaking with architect Lori Fumagalli, owner of L.E. Fumagalli, Inc., in 2018 to make plans for expanding their kitchen. Lori introduced the homeowners to lifestyle designer Garison Salinas, owner of Garrison LTD, and they struck up a fast working relationship.

Once they began work on the kitchen,

“It just snowballed, and every room in the house got touched,” say the homeowners.

“Now that they’re empty nesters, their life has evolved to include visiting children and grandchildren,” notes Garison. “The design had to reflect that.”

Working with the design team, they began by expanding the kitchen’s blueprint by 300 square feet. The black-and-white kitchen features many details to amplify natural light throughout and make the space seem bigger. White cabinets by Centorbi Cabinetry are contrasted with black hardware from Immerse and countertops from SFI. New, larger windows and plenty of canister lights make the space well-lit both during the day and at night. To make the room even

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brighter, Garison convinced the owners to add mirrors to the cabinetry. “We were skeptical about adding the mirrors at first,” they say, “but it did make the room appear much larger and brighter in the end.”

Reconditioned, white oak wood floors with a non-gloss finish continue into the dining room. Garison comments that the restored dining room chairs have been in the family for 25 years. In fact, most of the furniture was reupholstered or reconditioned rather than bought new. “They wanted to keep pieces from when their children were growing up there to make sure the home wasn’t changing beyond recognition. It was really touching.”

The team removed a “darkish” hallway and old powder room to improve the first-floor layout and relocated the powder room elsewhere. “Now we aren’t

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separated when we’re in different rooms,” says the homeowner.

In the main bedroom upstairs, they kept their old bed frame but repositioned it to look out the windows. “It’s so nice to wake up to natural light and see the leaves first thing in the morning,” they say. With a complementary color scheme of white (Snowbound, SW-7004), black (Tricorn Black, SW-6258), gray (Garrison Linen, SW), blues and beiges, the neutral color palette keeps the room bright.

Reading lamps attached to the walls on either side of the bed make reading at night simple. Overall, their bedroom is both more aesthetically pleasing and more functional.

“We don’t have any regrets about staying in this home,” the homeowners say. “Though it took longer than we’d hoped due to COVID, we’d work with everyone on the design team again. Schneider Building Group, Lori Fumagalli and Garison always kept us moving forward and added a sense of humor to the project.”

Garison agrees that the entire team worked well together as they all understood the goal. “This was not a home built on a foundation of ‘visual only.’ It was built for great comfort, low stress and the ease of the family enjoying each other.

The visual design, though important, was secondary.”

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Cozy Clayton Cottage Every square inch of this quaint 1920s cottage was remodeled and restored for a modern transformation that honors the home’s historical heritage.

By Jeanne Delathouder Photography by Karen Palmer Photography

Architect: Forney + Architecture Designer: K Taylor Design Group Builder: R.E.A. Homes, LLC

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When Alana and Marc Bluestone decided to renovate their charming 1928 Tudor Revival residence, their main goal was to create a modern transitional interior that pays homage to the home’s original classic architecture.

Tucked into the end of a quiet cul-de-sac just a five-minute walk from downtown Clayton, their dwelling offered an appealing neighborhood setting with proximity to running and bike paths, quaint restaurants, unique shopping boutiques and the tree-lined beauty of Forest Park.

“We could have easily torn the house down and started new, but instead, we chose to do our best to honor this old house by making it live like a modern house without losing its charm,” says Marc. “We wanted to create a low-key home that provided comfort and luxury

without being excessive or fussy,” he adds.

With their combined family of five children all grown now and living out of town, the couple’s goals included creating spaces for cozy nights as empty nesters and large open spaces for entertaining and family gatherings.

After spending a year just thinking and figuring out what they wanted, they called on Jane Ann Forney with Forney + Architecture and Kim Taylor West with K Taylor Design Group to deliver all their requests for the renovation.

“The sun porch was unused space on the side of the house and was connected to the dining room,” says West. “Jane Ann Forney and her team had the amazing idea of making it the butler’s pantry. We enclosed it with open archways with beautiful sunburst black windows that sit just above the countertops,”

she notes.

The beautiful beadboard ceiling was preserved and stained; the brick was painted and cabinets were added. West designed custom cabinets from Beck/Allen Cabinetry for the butler’s pantry, kitchen and bathrooms and removed the wall between the formal dining room and the kitchen. She accentuated a soft white color palette with accents of matte black and navy blue and implemented natural wood oak floors and a thick walnut island top to lend elegance to the kitchen space.

“Marc and Alana found amazing modern light fixtures from Centro and Wilson Lighting,” says West, “and Miele appliances were installed so Alana can do her gourmet cooking for two or 20 people.”

“We love cooking and enjoy having friends

over, so the kitchen was a big focus,” says Alana. “We find the semi-openness of the floorplan allows guests to all settle into a place with other people while still feeling connected to everyone else. We also enjoy entertaining in our outdoor spaces that include a fire pit and heaters,” she adds.

The team worked together to restore historical elements of the home, such as the stainedglass windows, the living room fireplace and the staircase, and black-framed windows enrich the historic architecture inside and out.

They maximized storage space through creative cabinet solutions and used pop-up countertopmounted outlets to work with the exposed brick walls. High-quality specifications and selections— from cabinet hardware to plumbing fixtures— were installed to ensure they last a lifetime.

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“When the house was being deconstructed, we found many layers of wallpaper and tile” —Marc Bluestone

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Construction challenges included plaster walls, various flooring heights and layers of old tile and wall coverings.

“When the house was being deconstructed, we found many layers of wallpaper and tile,” says Marc. “We also found doorways and arches and other clues as to the path the house followed before we bought it. We wanted to clean the house up as it had been remodeled many times by others, and it was choppy. So, we worked to make it look like one cohesive home that was meant to be the way it is,” he adds.

As they worked through their extensive renovation, Alana and Marc discovered many key decisions that helped make the project successful. Their best nuggets of advice include working with a builder you trust and finding a designer who understands your style and is willing to find a balance between giving you what you want and telling you why you don’t want it. They also searched

everywhere for inspiration—open houses, websites, showrooms—to help them create a vision of their finished home.

“And MOVE OUT!” exclaims Marc. “We rented an apartment during the construction instead of doing a room-by-room multi-year project. We chose to tear off the Band-Aid and do it all at once,” he jokes. “Projects go faster and cost less when the house is empty.”

Three years in the making, the renovation itself took only nine months. “The house needed TLC when we arrived, and now it is a cozy Clayton cottage that is one of the jewels of the neighborhood,” she adds.

“We had so much fun,” says Marc. “We loved visiting the project when no one else was there and just discovering our new house,” he adds. “It was a very positive experience for our marriage because we enjoyed working with each other to create our home together.”

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TWO BECOME ONE Wolff Interiors blurs the lines between bedroom and office in this glamorous combined-space makeover.

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By Melissa Mauzy Photography by Karen Palmer Photography

Like so many other professionals across the U.S., homeowner Shannon started exclusively working from home when the COVID pandemic hit in March 2020. She and her husband quickly realized that sharing an office was simply out of the question. So she moved a folding table and chair into her bedroom where she could be separate from her three small children to conduct business meetings. The problem was, her new “office” made a “hideous and embarrassing Zoom backdrop,” she says.

Shannon called on designers Tina Wolff and Lauren Berry of Wolff Interiors to help transform her office/bedroom into a space she could hold Zoom meetings while also creating a place to relax at the end of the day. The homeowner has worked with Wolff Interiors for eight years. “Because of our long history, I trusted Tina and Lauren and knew they would pay the same level of detail and attention to any job they work on regardless of scope, size or budget,” Shannon says.

A large desk with lots of storage, built-in cabinetry and a comfortable desk chair were high on the priority list. The homeowner also requested adjustable lighting that could be changed depending on the occasion as well as a sitting area. The only specification she gave the Wolff team was that she wanted something dark, dramatic and sexy, yet still polished and pulled together.

Tina and Lauren proposed a charcoal gray and camel color scheme with accents of black, white and a pop of olive green. Lauren says the room’s tall ceilings helped keep the dark walls from feeling too heavy. The designers layered as many textures as possible to give the space dimension. “Our client has very dramatic and high-end style,” they note. “We tried

“I LOVE THE SITTING AREA BECAUSE IT GIVES ME AN ALTERNATE SPACE AND MAKES A BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP FOR BUSINESS CALLS” —Shannon, homeowner

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to incorporate all the things she loves without making the space feel too busy when shown behind on her calls.”

To address the “office” element of the room, Tina and Lauren designed and drafted by hand the shelving and desk area built by Markway Construction. The main priority was a workspace. Shannon needed enough desk area to make working easy, but not so much that the bedroom felt like an office. Plenty of drawer space was key for storing files and papers and concealing any office clutter. “It was important to me that I didn’t have to wake up to the piles of paperwork on my desk as soon as I opened my eyes,” Shannon says.

Six large drawers to the left of the desk serve as the homeowners’ dresser and are incorporated into the built-in. The custom piece also includes outlets and USB ports above the desk for quick access to devices. Tina and Lauren surprised Shannon with a dark, fabric-covered pin board above the desk with brass hardware on the corners that is not only beautiful but highly functional.

Lighting the bedroom was critical to the design. “The homeowner wanted a luxurious and cozy feeling, which I think we nailed with the right lighting,” they say. Behind the crown molding there is cove lighting, and everything in the space operates on a dimmer to adjust as the day goes on. “I can dim any aspect of the room from a small remote on my desk or an app on my phone,” the homeowner explains. The designers chose stunning sconces instead of bedside lamps for each side of the bed that fit perfectly into the high-end style. Tina and Lauren framed the sconces for an extra special touch.

Finishing off the space are new furniture pieces and accents like the olive green velvet chair, lucite accent table and rich burlwood bedside tables with lucite hardware, which add warmth to the room. “I love the sitting area because it gives me an alternate space and makes a beautiful backdrop for business calls,” Shannon explains. “Someone actually asked me if my room was a virtual background!” See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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ACHIEVING TRANQUILITY While color choice and art options are important in the Asian zen design style, remember that achieving a sense of tranquility in your space is most important!

By Moe Godat

Understanding Feng Shui Feng shui: a traditional practice originating from ancient China, which claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment.

From an interior design perspective, feng shui focuses on balancing one’s energy with their surroundings, creating a calming, cohesive, productive environment.

Cut down clutter and only add important, well-thought-out pieces in your Asian zen space. Avoid ornate and distracting details, and prioritize fewer but higher-quality pieces made of wood or other natural materials.

Earthy Materials Continue to celebrate your connection with the outdoors through natural textiles; avoid synthetic options whenever possible to optimize comfort and relaxation. Linen, cotton and wool are all great natural options, and they can be used throughout the space as curtains, blankets and pillows.

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Interior Design: Sherry Hope-Kennedy, Studio SHK Photography: Gregory Manalo.

Harmonious Hues Nature is a central focus in this design style primarily because of the calm one feels when in proper harmony with their natural surroundings. To harness this sense of calm, use neutral natural hues in soft tones as your primary and secondary color choices, such as white, beige and gray. While the calming base is important, adding natural pops of color throughout a space can make it more vibrant and enjoyable! Look outside for inspiration, and choose bright tones such as blues, greens and oranges.

One With Nature As much as we may love flashy flowers, their sometimes high-maintenance needs and distracting scents are not as popular in Asian zen interiors. However, plants are still important in this design style! Choose indoor plants such as bonsai trees, bamboo and snake grass to reinforce your color palette with greens. Don’t have a green thumb? Bring nature inside with soothing water features, stone decorations or even small, well-thought-out rock gardens and raking tables.

Sleek and Streamlined Feeling grounded is crucial to maintaining a sense of balance. Japanese-style furniture, which is typically low-to-ground and sleek, keeps up a room’s visual flow without interrupting its sightlines. Choosing streamlined and unadorned furniture further enhances a space’s sense of minimalism.

Get In Shape Circles are very important symbolically in many Asian cultures. It represents harmony, the balance of the yin and yang and the duality of nature, which is an essential part of Daoist and Chinese medical philosophies. Used in interior design, circles promote collaboration and openness, especially for tables and seating areas.

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Importance of Light Unlike many interior design styles, Asian zen interiors aren’t focused on statement light fixtures. For darker days and nights, avoid overhead lighting and anything fluorescent. Instead, opt for soft floor or table lamps with lanterns and candles to create a cozy atmosphere. If you live in an urban area and want to minimize hectic city noise, thick curtains can create intimacy while reducing noise from the street. If you aren’t concerned about noise pollution, then let the natural light in with sheer curtains.

Going Barefoot Choose flooring that makes you feel comfortable going barefoot without slipping to feel more grounded in your spaces. A wooden parquet, resin floor finish or natural-tone carpet are all naturecentric options that can bring the outdoors into your home. Not looking to redo all your flooring?

Adding rugs made out of natural materials such as pure cotton, soft wool or even straw helps create a comfortable balance in any space craving an Asian zen touch.

Screening Secrets Feng shui does require some separation between spaces rather than the trendy open-floor-plan style of many modern American homes. Using screens and dividers in a space can create this separation without blocking natural light or cutting one space off from another. Choose sliding doors with a sliding screen where you can on the exterior so you can leave it open and enjoy a comfortable breeze from outside.

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Payne’s Valley Golf Course, Hollister, MO Photography courtesy of Big Cedar Lodge

Payne’s Valley Golf Course is the first ever public access golf course designed by 82-time PGA Tour winner Tiger Woods and his course design firm, TGR Design, in conjunction with Big Cedar Lodge. Created in honor of Payne Stewart, an Ozarks native and World Golf Hall of Famer, Payne’s Valley offers an experience open to all skill levels with spectacular views of the Ozark mountain landscape. Opened

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in September of 2020, the par 72 course was also designed in partnership with Johnny Morris, a conservationist and founder of both Bass Pro Shops and Big Cedar Lodge. Morris’s vision for the course was to fuse golf and nature together, bringing new awareness to the importance of beauty of the Ozark landscape.

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Pebble Beach Golf Links,Pebble Beach, CA Photography courtesy of Pebble Beach Golf Links

In the early 20th century, the Pebble Beach area offered beautiful scenic views, but the wide tract of land destined to become the Pebble Beach Golf Links needed an inexpensive renovation to make it a profitable real estate investment. Samuel F.B. Morse requested the help of two amateur golfers, Jack Neville and Douglas Grant, to design a challenging course that capitalized on the coast’s scenic beauty.

Neither of the amateur golfers had experience in golf course design, but the final product they created together has stood the test of time with remarkably few changes over the past 100 years. Now guests play as a testament to the pair’s talent and vision. Since its official opening in 1919, the Pebble Beach Golf Links has hosted many amateur golf competitions, thus honoring the memory of Neville and Grant. A notable change to the course occurred before the 1929 U.S. Amateur, when Olympic Gold Medalist Chandler Egan came in to touch up the course. He is chiefly responsible for the rugged dunes dotting the fourth and sixth holes. Bursting with gorgeous views and events galore, the Pebble Beach Golf Links is the perfect golf getaway.

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Cabot Cape Breton has superb lodging, dining and three amazing courses both surrounded by the gorgeous Canadian coastline. Designed by Canadian golf course architect Rod Whitman as the country’s first authentic links, the Cabot Links is the perfect marriage of golf and natural scenery. Each of the 18 holes offers an ocean view, and five of the holes are directly adjacent to the beach. The other course, Cabot Cliffs, is a more rugged take on the sport, complete with unfamiliar terrain and the uncommon beauty that accompanies it. Designed by legendary architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Cabot Cliffs is carved out of the Cape Breton coastline and boasts high cliffs and rolling dunes. The newest and shortest course, The Nest, was finished and opened for play in August 2020, designed by Rod Whitman and Dave Axland. Though 10 holes instead of the others’ 18, the par 3 course still offers the same shot variety and stunning views as Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs. If you’re looking to visit Cape Cabot Breton, consider staying in either the timeless and modern lodge or one of the location's many expertly designed golf villas.

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Sticking Around Peel-and-stick wallpaper is a simple way to transform your space on a budget, but is it a lasting trend?

Local design professionals give us their opinion on whether or not peel-and-stick wallpaper is here to stick around.

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Peel-and-stick wallpaper is definitely a craze.

Although it gives a DIYer an opportunity to do a little wallpaper project on their own, it’s not the long-lasting intentional way wallpaper was meant to function. We like to hire a professional and know choices are endless regarding finishes, colors and textures! But do what’s best for your skill, budget and overall look! Anne Marie Boedges, Anne Marie Design Studio.

With younger generations being in rentals where they’re unable to put anything permanent on the walls, peel-and-stick wallpaper allows them to express their creativity and individuality with the current trends without the hassle of installing traditional wallpaper. It can be installed and removed within minutes, with little to no damage to the wall underneath. With that said, the conscientious installation of peel-and-stick wallpaper can be difficult to get it perfectly lined up with the other panels if placed on the wall in the wrong position. Since this type of wallcovering adheres immediately to the wall, removing bubbles can be a challenge.

Furthermore, anyone planning on using this needs to understand that the durability factor goes way down if it is placed in direct sunlight or rooms that have a lot of humidity, such as laundry rooms or bathrooms. In conclusion,

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removable wallpaper isn't going anywhere soon but is definitely a craze. Savannah Sells, Youtopia Designs.

While I see why this might sound like a great idea in theory as it eliminates the fear of having to go through the nightmare of removing paper the old-fashioned way, it still needs to be hung properly to avoid looking like our grandmother's cupboards with their contact paper-lined shelves. I have seen fun removable pieces that were ideal to adorn a nursery or a child's room with age-appropriate characters that can be easily removed when the occupant tires of the subject matter. The temporary, occasional motivational phrase or scripture verse is fun as well. For that, I say "Bravo!" Beyond that, I feel like this one has got to be labeled a craze. Teddy Karl, The Great Cover Up. Peel-and-stick wallpaper is a great option for those that want to add color or pattern to an apartment, dorm room or for someone who likes to keep their décor current with the latest styles. I think it is a great option but not necessarily a classic design element. Barbara Collins, Barbara Collins Interior Design.

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I have found it to be a useful product when an area has a tight budget that won’t allow for real stone, brick or expensive paper. As a designer, of course I always prefer the real material, but with today's digital capabilities, peel and sticks are very realistic and a reasonably priced alternative. It started as a craze, but I believe it is here to stay, making it a classic!

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Variations of peel-and-stick wallpaper have been around for years. However professionals don’t advise it as a DIY. The application can be tricky, especially with large sizes. To do a really good installation, you can use a professional installer. It’s likely ideal for apartments and temporary residences where you can easily remove and not damage the wall. Is it here to stay? As a solution for temporary wall covering, yes. Dana King, Dana King Design Build Remodeling.

I feel peel-and-stick wallpaper will be around and become a classic. Wallpaper trends have come and gone over the years, I believe because of the labor it takes to apply and also remove. But with peel and stick, the application is so much easier to apply and also remove, it’s more desirable as a selection.

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