House of Lou
<p>Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, <em>House of Lou</em>. Join Veronica Theodoro, <em>St. Louis Magazine</em>'s Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.</p>
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The Stories Behind St. Louis Homes With @housesinstl
<p>In this latest episode of <em>House of Lou</em>, host Veronica Theodoro interviews content creator Jay David and real estate agent Dawn Griffin, the husband-and-wife team behind Instagram’s popular <em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/housesinstl/" rel="nofollow">@housesinstl</a></em> account. Part visual record, part history lesson, <em>@housesinstl</em> digs into St. Louis house, neighborhood, and city history, unearthing sometimes unknown yet always fascinating stories about our community. Griffin and David discuss the early months working on the account, how they source their intel, and their collaboration, including brainstorming sessions on the fly and via a two-person Slack channel. We hear about the origins of the Village of Huntleigh, the Glendale house once belonging to Gerty Cori, the winner of the Noble Prize in Medicine, and so much more. If you love houses <em>and</em> their history, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss it. Watch the episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts </a>or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>.</p> <p>See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/house-of-lou/episode-35</p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d</p> <p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc?si=be8613d8b3e849c4&nd=1&dlsi=4b587e7b470048ee</p> <p>Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359</p> <p><strong>This episode is sponsored by the <a href="https://pulitzerarts.org/" rel="nofollow">Pulitzer Arts Foundation</a> and supported by <a href="https://ncjwstl.org/resale-shop/couturier-2026/" rel="nofollow">The Resale Shop</a>. </strong>Looking for something new to experience in St. Louis? Celebrate the opening of <em>Olga de Amaral: Weaving the Infinite</em> on September 10 at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation. Explore the Colombian artist’s extraordinary textile works and their relationship to light, color, and space. <a href="https://pulitzerarts.org/" rel="nofollow">Learn more.</a></p> <p>New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/</p> <p>Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com. </p> <p>Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertising@stlmag.com.</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>Antique Hunting in St. Louis With the Pros
<p>What’s it like to run a booth at a local antique mall? In this episode of<em> House of Lou</em>, Veronica goes straight to the pros to find out. She’s joined by Jen Farley of <a href="https://persnicketybyjenfarley.shop/" rel="nofollow">Persnickety by Jen Farley</a> and Sarah Staley of <a href="https://www.velvetpeachvintage.com/" rel="nofollow">Velvet Peach Vintage</a>—both vendors at <a href="https://hillantiques.com/" rel="nofollow">The Hill Antique Market</a>, but with distinctly different styles: Jen’s eclectic mix of antique and contemporary, and Sarah’s focus on mid-century modern and Y2K finds. Together, they talk sourcing, styling, and staying connected with customers. Watch the episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts </a>or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>.</p> <p>See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/house-of-lou/episode-34</p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d</p> <p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc?si=be8613d8b3e849c4&nd=1&dlsi=4b587e7b470048ee</p> <p>Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359</p> <p><strong>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://cardinalsnation.com/" rel="nofollow">Cardinals Nation</a>. </strong>Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar is open year round and is the perfect hangout spot in Ballpark Village! Their menu is a home run— every dish is made to satisfy even the biggest league appetites. Check out their current menu and <a href="https://cardinalsnation.com/" rel="nofollow">reserve your table today</a>.</p> <p>New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/</p> <p>Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com. </p> <p>Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertising@stlmag.com.</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>St. Louis Photographer Heidi Drexler Stehr's New Book
<p>In 1980, 8-year-old <a href="https://heidicreative.co/" rel="nofollow">Heidi Drexler Stehr</a> began spending her summer vacations on Cape Cod—igniting a love for the New England coast that has followed her ever since. A traditional Cape Cod shingled home, built by her maternal grandparents, is the nucleus of her memories. And that house, as well as the life Heidi and her family experienced there, is the beating heart of a newly published, nearly 300-page coffee table book photographed by Heidi over the course of a year. <em><a href="https://coastalgranddaughter.com/" rel="nofollow">Coastal Granddaughter</a></em> tells the story of Cape Cod through the eyes of a Midwesterner in vivid, engaging images that take readers to the beach, to the fish stand, and to the middle of town. Veronica sits down with Heidi to talk about the making of <em>Coastal Granddaughter</em>—the Cape, the memories, and the eight-year-old girl who started it all. Watch the episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts </a>or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>.</p> <p>See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/house-of-lou/episode-33</p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d</p> <p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc?si=be8613d8b3e849c4&nd=1&dlsi=4b587e7b470048ee</p> <p>Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359</p> <p>New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/</p> <p>Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com. </p> <p>Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertising@stlmag.com</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>St. Louis Experts on Decorating with Houseplants
<p>In this episode of <em>House of Lou</em>, host Veronica Theodoro chats with Laura Dooley, owner of <a href="https://www.lokeydesigns.com/" rel="nofollow">LoKey Designs</a>, and Nicole Walter, greenhouse buyer for <a href="https://www.gardenheights.com/" rel="nofollow">Garden Heights Nursery</a>. The topic of their conversation is decorating the home with plants and it all kicks-off with each woman sharing the story behind their current favorite houseplant and planter. Like all design elements, plants have the power to infuse a space with beauty, life, and wellness—and Veronica’s guests share their tips for achieving the best looks. From styling a room with a statement tree to choosing the right containers, Laura and Nicole reveal their go-to pro moves for incorporating texture, color, shape, and scale through plants. Whether you live surrounded by greenery or have just recently started to think of plants as complementary to other decor practices, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Watch the episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts </a>or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>See related stories and resources from this episode: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/house-of-lou/episode-32</p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d</p> <p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc?si=be8613d8b3e849c4&nd=1&dlsi=4b587e7b470048ee</p> <p>Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359</p> <p><strong>This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://slsc.org/" rel="nofollow">Saint Louis Science Center</a>. </strong>There’s a lot of wonder in the little word: why. It’s how we uncover how things work and what things are. Why is endless. Why is ageless. And it’s for everyone to explore. At the Saint Louis Science Center, the wonder of why is the reason they exist. They bring it to life inside their building and throughout their community. Because why is where wonder begins and the Saint Louis Science Center brings it to life. <a href="http://slsc.org/" rel="nofollow">Plan your visit.</a></p> <p>New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/</p> <p>Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com. </p> <p>Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertising@stlmag.com.</p> <p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>