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.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ted Collier Art

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Inside 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 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.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Caroline Kerckhoff
• Randy Renner
• Farrow & Ball
• The Urban Electric Company
• Visual Comfort
• Charles Blood Artistic
• Aly Ytterberg

We love hearing from you. Send your thoughts and feedback to Veronica at [email protected] or to [email protected]. We can't wait to hear from you!

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Inside 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 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.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Katie's Pizza & Pasta
• Ballpark Village
• Work Horse Construction
• Growing Green
• Ted Collier

We love hearing from you. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at [email protected] or to [email protected]. We can't wait to hear from you!

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Inside 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 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.

Mentioned in this episode:

• K Taylor Design Group
• Beck/Allen Cabinetry

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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.

Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 

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Interested in being a podcast sponsor?

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Shelley Donaho
• Magic Chef Mansion
• Ernst Janssen
• Henry Kitchen and Bath
• Erin Joy
• Hoopla
• Soundtrack of My Life by Clive Davis
• Charles Stockstrom 
• Vince Gray Slate & Tile Roofing 
• Eric Ericson
• Westinghouse Refrigerators
• Central Library
• Art Mart
• City Museum
• Sustainable Backyard Tour
• Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500-1800

You may also enjoy these articles from SLM:

• Restoring the Magic Chef Mansion
• St. Louis garden and house tours
• 8 historic house tours in St. Louis

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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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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. 

Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 

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Subscribe to our Design+Home newsletter to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (@vtlookbook) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (@stlouismag).

Interested in being a podcast sponsor?

Contact Lauren Leppert at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• Link Auction Galleries
• George Fox Steedman Architectural Library
• Hartmann&Forbes
• KDR Designer Showrooms 
• Susan Sherman
• Harbison Studio
• Laura K. Sawyier 
• Sandro
• Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
• Field House Museum
• Missouri Botanical Garden’s Garden Tour
• Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

You may also enjoy these articles from SLM:

• A guide to vintage shopping in St. Louis
• The best antiques and vintage shops in St. Louis
• 10 tips for shopping estate sales in St. Louis
• From Freezers to Fine Art: A Peek into the Eclectic World of St. Louis Auctions (2016)

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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.

Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 

We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at [email protected] or to [email protected]. We can't wait to hear from you!

Looking for more inspo?

Subscribe to our Design+Home newsletter to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (@vtlookbook) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (@stlouismag).

Interested in being a podcast sponsor?

Contact Lauren Leppert at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• History Museum Library & Research Center
• Andrew Raimist 
• Pilgrim Congregational Church on Union
•  Washington University History Department
•  City of Maplewood
•  Hacienda Restaurant on Manchester
•  Sievers Photo Studio
•  Magic Chef Mansion
• Gingerbread houses in South City 
• City of Webster Groves 
• Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
• Landmarks Association of St. Louis
• Westmoreland and Portland Places: The History and Architecture of America's Premier Private Streets, 1888-1988, by Julius Hunter
• Saint Louis Art Museum, Unpacking the Imperial Hotel at 100: Frank Lloyd Wright and the World

You may also enjoy these SLM articles:

• How to search for the history of a St. Louis home

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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. 

Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 

We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at [email protected] or to [email protected]. We can't wait to hear from you!

Looking for more inspo?

Subscribe to our Design+Home newsletter to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (@vtlookbook) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (@stlouismag).

Interested in being a podcast sponsor?

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Mentioned in this episode:

• T Magazine / New York Times story about Katherine Bernhardt’s house in St. Louis
• St. Louis Public Library Schlafly branch
• TikTok “Book shelf wealth” trend
• Where to donate household items in St. Louis 
• Michael Aaron McAllster (IG: @michaelaaronmcallister)
• Lime Painting
• Missouri Terrazzo 
• Missouri History Museum 
• Columbia Foundation
• Full Circle Design Works 
• Sherwin-Williams on Clayton Road 
• Katherine's home's Instagram page (IG: @5725lindell)
• Forest Park 
• The Vine Cafe
• Meskerem
• Olympia
• Cool Stuff Period
• MoModerne 
• House on Hortense
• St. Louis Antiques Festival (April 27–28)
• Delcy Morelos at Pulitzer Arts Foundation 
• Studies in Architecture at The Sheldon 
• Ettore Sotssass 
• Memphis Milano 
• ESPRIT 
• Keith Johnson (IG: @themerchantofmemphis)
• Fireplace made by Friendly Metals

You may also enjoy these SLM articles:

• National artist Katherine Bernhardt’s Midtown studio was once an auto shop

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