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  • May 20, 2013

Ladue News: Design

Design

Thursday 05/16/2013
LN Landscape: Streams of Life
Posted: May 16, 2013

A reverence and respect for water is a universal theme, found in cultures from ancient Greece to the remote Pacific Island of Vanuatu. The ritual significance of water spans across the globe to include the Native American rain dance, Christian baptismal font, the gleeful splashing of the Songkran water festival of the Dai New Year and the solemn funeral pyre on the Ganges. Learning to manage water, whether it is a lot or a little, is an important part of our shared community. Well-handled water can be cleansing, refreshing, energizing. Out-of-control water has the power to drown and destroy, to wash away with time even the greatest of mountains.

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In Fine Style: When 'Green' is Gray
Posted: May 16, 2013

The whole ‘green’ movement is finally catching up with the design industry here in the United States, with many architects and designers doing their best to be environmentally friendly with the materials they specify for a new home.

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Thursday 05/09/2013
May Design
Updated: May 09, 2013 - 12:06 pm

This summer, think of your backyard as the next decorating frontier. Use designer-quality furniture, rugs, lighting and charming decorative accents for stunning results.

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Thursday 05/02/2013
B. Davis Design, a Hidden Gem
Posted: May 02, 2013

Spring means spring cleaning, and we know you’ve worked so hard to tidy up this season. Now imagine, after wiping away the dust, making repairs and clearing out the junk, you find you’re left with a boring—or worse, outdated—home. With its assortment of products and customizable design service, hidden gem B. Davis Design is here to help.

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Design Rediscovered: Boston's Gibson House Museum
Updated: May 02, 2013 - 3:13 pm

This is a story of a family home’s last surviving member, who set out to preserve his family’s example of a Victorian way of life to be enjoyed by others for years to come.

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Thursday 04/25/2013
Let Us Entertain You
Posted: April 25, 2013

When it comes to both decorating and entertaining, designer Bunny Williams is the epitome of classic, old-school style. Here, Williams offers advice setting up a classic drinks table, evocative of a slower, gentler, more gracious era.

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Thursday 04/18/2013
Table Tops Event: Details and Design Inspiration
Updated: April 18, 2013 - 3:24 pm

Known by some as the St. Louis spring event, Friends of St. Louis Children’s Hospital recently held its 10th annual Table Tops event at The Ritz-Carlton. 

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In Fine Style: Aging Gracefully
Posted: April 18, 2013

I have always advised clients to find a home they love, and the owners of this Ladue home state it most succinctly when asked why they chose to move here 20 years ago. “It had great curb appeal and a stately appearance—like a lovely woman who has aged gracefully, showing the wealth of her experience yet still radiating grace and beauty.”

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LN Landscape: The Monarchs are Missing!
Updated: April 18, 2013 - 3:04 pm

Weather conditions and human activities affect the population of monarchs. And according to Dr. Chip Taylor, a continued decline could mean the migration of these butterflies could be lost.

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Thursday 04/11/2013
Design by Nancy Robinson
Updated: April 11, 2013 - 2:20 pm

Just when it seems like the ethnic design trend has run its course, these out-of-the-ordinary patterns demonstrate their staying power. In fact, designers say ikat, susani, and batik-inspired patterns are so enduring, they’ve become staples in American design, just like traditional and modern.

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