#STL365 – The Foundrie
The Foundrie – Featuring the work of over 100 local and independent artists at Chesterfield Mall The Foundrie is an independently owned shop at Chesterfield Mall in St.Louis, featuring handmade and vintage items. Owners Shelah McClymont and Elizabeth Hahn-Lawrence, each designers in their own right, take the utmost care in choosing the best, most unique products and displays to […]
What is all this buzz about FORM?
Looking for fun plans this weekend? Want to check out dozens of cutting edge furniture makers? Dying to know what they hype is about this new Temtor building? Well, then you definitely need to come to FORM Design Show this weekend! DesignSpeak is excited to be one of the exhibitors at the 2nd annual event […]
“Gray’s Anatomy” by Kimberly Reuther
Gray is a significant neutral color that often gets overlooked in favor of the more dramatic black or the happier camel shades. However, this year, gray is the belle of the ball. It is enjoying a resurgence in fashion, home design and luxury style. So, what makes gray such a fabulous color and how do […]
Like a Well-Aged Wine…Vintage Furnishings are Being Uncorked by Kimberly Reuther
We’re finally catching on…albeit slowly For centuries, our contemporaries around the world have been perfectly content living in vintage buildings and homes. With peeling plaster walls, dramatic moldings and herringbone wood floors, these interiors are reminiscent of previous decades and remain intact for new generations to appreciate and enjoy. Americans, however, have long favored the […]
New Inspirations by Kimberly Reuther
So, the groundhog saw his shadow and we have 6 more weeks of winter, blah! Time to start planning for spring while we wait…I’m a huge planner! Getting things done is another story, but at least I have a plan 🙂 In searching for unique things to admire, I came across a few global items […]
What’s So Special About Hickory Chair? by Victoria Dreste
Introduction by Kimberly Reuther What’s so special about Hickory Chair? They are a furniture manufacturer that has churned out timeless pieces for generations. I’ve long been a fan, especially when the Thomas O’Brien collection debuted a few years ago. I’ve asked a fellow colleague to give recommendations on some of her favorites to stir the […]
