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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards: Julie Abner Jun 12, 2024

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nside the Architect & Designer Awards is sponsored by Design & Detail.

St. Louis Magazine’s Architect & Designer Awards shine a light on some of the region’s top architects, interior designers, artisans, builders, and landscape designers. But what goes into creating these award-winning projects? Inside the Architect & Designer Awards—a video miniseries from the House of Lou podcast—takes you behind the scenes and into the creative process.

In this episode, join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with Julie Abner of Julie Abner Interiors to discuss the designer's winning project in the 2024 Architect & Designer Awards competition. Watch our interview with Abner, hear the stories behind her award-winning work, and come away with inspiration and insights for your next home project.

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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards: Meghan Heeter Jun 12, 2024

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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards is sponsored by Design & Detail.

In this episode, join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with Meghan Heeter of Castle Design to discuss Heeter's winning projects in the 2024 Architect & Designer Awards competition. Watch the interview with Heeter, hear the stories behind these award-winning works, and come away with inspiration and insights for your next home project.

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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards: David Kent Richardson Jun 12, 2024

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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards is sponsored by Design & Detail.

In this episode, join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with David Kent Richardson of DKR Interiors to discuss his winning project in the 2024 Architect & Designer Awards competition. Watch the interview with Richardson, hear the stories behind his award-winning work, and come away with inspiration and insights for your next project.

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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards: Susan Bower Jun 12, 2024

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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards is sponsored by Design & Detail.

In this episode, join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with Susan Bower of Bower Leet Designs to discuss Bower's winning projects in the 2024 Architect & Designer Awards. Watch the interview with Bower, hear the stories behind her award-winning works, and come away with inspiration and insights for your next home project.

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Inside the Magic Chef Mansion in Compton Hill Jun 05, 2024

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Join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with Shelley Donaho, owner of the Magic Chef Mansion in the Compton Hill Reservoir Square neighborhood. Designed by architect Ernst Janssen in 1908, the house was originally built for Charles Stockstrom, the founder of the Quick Meal & Magic Chef Stove Company, and his family. For the past 34 years, Shelley's life work has been the painstaking restoration and preservation of the home. Shelley shares insights about the history of the house, the renovation process, and what it's like to live in the French Renaissance Revival mansion. Listen and follow House of Lou on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or most places podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath and supported by Habitat for Humanity St. Louis ReStores.

From design and construction to interiors, Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath serves as a one-stop-shop for all the essentials needed to create spaces that are #NothingOrdinary. For those seeking to renovate or build, schedule a free design consultation today by visiting karrbick.com.

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Welcome to Inside the Architect & Designer Awards May 15, 2024

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St. Louis Magazine’s Architect & Designer Awards shine a light on some of the region’s top architects, interior designers, artisans, builders, and landscape designers. Their work inspires, informs, and shapes everyday life in St. Louis. But what goes into creating these award-winning projects? Inside the Architect & Designer Awards is a new series from the House of Lou podcast that takes you behind the scenes and into the creative process. Join me–Veronica Theodoro– as I sit down with some of this year’s winning interior designers and architects. We’ll share insights, inspiration, and advice for your next home project. Subscribe today to be sure you don’t miss the new series, coming in June. This series is sponsored by Design & Detail.

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The World of Auctions with Susan Kime May 08, 2024

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If you love the excitement of discovering local second hand treasures, you'll enjoy this episode, which takes a deep dive into the world of local auctions. Join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with Susan Kime, a seasoned expert from Link Auction Galleries in the Central West End, and an appraiser who's regularly featured on PBS's Antiques Roadshow. Kime unravels the mystique surrounding auctions that can be intimidating for some, offering insights that inspire you to fearlessly embark on your own bidding adventure. Listen and follow House of Lou on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or most places podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity St. Louis and supported by Opera Theatre of St. Louis.

Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStores has two convenient locations open to the public featuring new and gently used home improvement products and building materials. Proceeds from the sale of donated items help fund affordable sustainable home construction in the area.

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House Research with Archivist Dennis Northcott Apr 10, 2024

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If you live in a historic house or just love historic architecture, you'll enjoy hearing from this episode's guest, Dennis Northcott. Northcott is an archivist at the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center, specializing in genealogy and house history. Through a variety of digitized resources, he passionately assists researchers in their quest to uncover the stories hidden in their home, as well as the fascinating details that bring to life its past residents, making house history research more accessible and intriguing than ever before. The Missouri Historical Society's Library and Research Center is open to the public, and no membership is required. Staff members are available to assist you with your research and help answer your questions, no matter how farfetched they may seem. Listen and follow House of Lou on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most places podcasts are available.

Thank you to Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath for sponsoring this episode.

From design and construction to interiors, Karr Bick serves as a one-stop-shop for all the essentials needed to create spaces that are #NothingOrdinary. Schedule a free design consultation at karrbick.com.

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Welcome to House of Lou Mar 21, 2024

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At Home with Artist Katherine Bernhardt Mar 06, 2024

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Host Veronica Theodoro is joined by artist Katherine Bernhardt, whose St. Louis home recently went viral for its eye-catching, whimsical design. (In case you missed it, check out the New York Times' house tour here before you dive into the episode.) The house, designed by St. Louis architect Gary Glenn in the mid-80s, was recently renovated by Katherine into a Memphis Milano museum of sorts. Katherine recounts the process, which began with thoroughly researching the history of the house for ideas and inspiration. The artist discusses how the house feeds her passions for color, entertaining, swimming and, even, yoga, which she practices in her living room's Memphis Milano boxing ring. Additionally, Katherine discusses plans for her next house project in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and shares her favorite places to shop for interiors and dine out in St. Louis. Listen and follow House of Lou on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most places podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Saint Louis Art Museum. On view through May 12 at the Saint Louis Art Museum, "Matisse and the Sea" is the first exhibition to examine the significance of the sea across Modernist artist Henri Matisse’s career. Get tickets at slam.org/exhibitions.

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