The annual Architect and Designer Awards competition is open for submissions. This year, the stellar panel of judges includes Cortney Bishop, Andrés Blanc, Tammy Connor, Shawn Henderson, Katie Ridder, and Carley Summers. The deadline to receive entries is October 16. Send us your best work, and let’s celebrate together—hopefully, in person—next February. Until next week.
INTERVIEW
St. Louis interior designer publishes recipe book
Six years ago, St. Louis native Rachel Miller began collecting vintage barware: Midcentury highballs, embellished gold tumblers, designer wine glasses... During the earliest months of the pandemic, she decided to take that hobby to the next level. Using her skills and background as a former sweater designer for May Co., she began illustrating cocktail recipes, inspired by the TV shows that she was binging on at night and the to-go cocktails that she was ordering from local restaurants.
Drawing on estate sale finds and refurbished treasures, Lauren Berry curates a style all her own
Antlers, tortoise shells, and badminton rackets adorn the walls of Lauren Berry’s University City apartment. Neutral colors, rich wood finishes, and natural elements fill the space. “I want my house to feel like someone stepped into a hunting club,” she says. It’s an unusual aesthetic for a 25-year-old, but even more surprising is the fact that Berry has sourced nearly every item from an estate sale, antique shop, or family member’s basement. “I love clean, traditional lines,” says Berry, a designer at Wolff Interiors, “and [this style] is so easy to find—that’s the amazing thing. You can go to any estate sale and find cool furniture that has this look.”
As St. Louis’ largest homebuilder, with 75 years experience, McBride Homes offers 30-plus communities across the metro area. With a wide range of home styles and price points, McBride Homes offers the best locations and value in the St. Louis area.
Curbside Appeal: Exterior gray-painted brick with contrasting red door. Window box, charming handrail detail, and a new driveway and hardscaping
Location: Situated in Glendale, a 15-minute walk to downtown Kirkwood and a short bike ride to Webster Groves
Layout: This classic, 1.5-story brick home spans more than 1,800 square feet, including an airy living room with hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and an arched entrance. The adjacent dining room, complete with corner shelving, features a columned entry and access to the fenced-in backyard. The kitchen holds a gas stove, wood cabinets, and a door to the garage. Two bedrooms and one bathroom round out the first floor. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms (one with a skylight), a second bathroom, and a spacious reading nook.
Amenities: The backyard features a deck and a fire pit.
Address: 739 Brownell
Price: $399,900
Realtor: Colleen Reisenbichler, John Jackson Neighborhood Real Estate, 314-965-4663, ext. 106
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WHAT I LOVE
Cocktails with a Curator
One of my favorite museums in the world is The Frick Collection in New York City. When travel was restricted and museums closed last year, I was thrilled to discover its series “Cocktails with a Curator.” I loved the weekly deep dive into a great work of art—give me anything by El Greco, Velázquez, Vermeer, and works with the word ‘Lady’ or ‘Comtesse’ in the title. The charm and passion with which the curators deliver their lessons, complete with a complementary cocktail and recipe, is first in class. Although the series ended a couple of months ago, all 65 episodes are still available to view on the museum’s YouTube channel.
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