Amy Burger

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New home in the Grove is filled with light and art

1 month ago | stltoday.com | Amy Burger

St. Louis transplants Nic and Willie Cherry had already been admiring the work of local architect Sarah Gibson, design principal at UIC, before relocating here from Minnesota for Nic’s job. They discovered Gibson’s unique, modern homes while perusing local real estate listings. After they moved in January 2020 and were settled into a rental home, they started talking to Gibson about building a home for them somewhere not far from Nic’s office in the Central West End.
Vegan Action | Vegan Journal | Vegetarian Resource Group

1 month ago | vrg.org | Amy Burger

Vegan Actionby Amy BurgerLarry Rumbough co-founded the nonprofit organization Vegetarians of Central Florida (VegCF), which hosts an Earth Day celebration each spring and a VegFest each fall in Orlando, FL, where Rumbough is from. Over the past 20 years, Larry Rumbough estimates that close to a million people have attended the events he has coordinated. VegCF started in 2003, when, to Rumbough's knowledge, no vegetarian or vegan organization existed in Central Florida.
A local, self-taught sculptor molds delicate ceramic pieces for the home

Jan 7, 2025 | stlmag.com | Amy Burger

With their delicate tulip petals, intricate details, and organic shapes rendered in the color of fresh snow, sculptor Bella Enkel’s ceramic home décor is inspired by the world around her, including elements from nature and a special connection to statues of Buddha, which she grew up surrounded by at home. In 2016, a first-time visit with her mom to the Saint Louis Art Museum jump-started the then-27-year-old’s work with clay.
What’s your take on adding furniture, other than a bed and nightstands, in the primary bedroom?

Nov 27, 2024 | stlmag.com | Amy Burger

If you’re fortunate enough to live in a home with a large primary bedroom, you might be inclined to add furniture beyond the basic bed, nightstands, and dresser combo. The key is adding in pieces without them turning into dumping grounds for your clothes or other items. Stephanie Pohlman, of Stephanie Pohlman Designs, is a fan of functional and aesthetically pleasing rooms.
Ask Veronica: How do I style open shelves in a kitchen or butler's pantry with both decorative and practical items?

Nov 20, 2024 | stlmag.com | Amy Burger

Open shelving is a hot trend in kitchen design, but it can be challenging to find a balance between keeping practical items at your fingertips while maintaining a sense of style. We turned to Rebekah Moore Murphy, award-winning interior designer, and Mary Beth Bussen, co-owner of Union Studio and The Lobby by Union Studio, for advice. Murphy recommends anchoring the shelves with your everyday essentials like glasses, plates and bowls, and then adding in texture and layers.
The Silent Triumphs: Why Society Undervalues Single People

Nov 18, 2024 | medium.com | Amy Burger

Amy Burger·Follow3 min read·--In our society, milestones are meticulously celebrated. Weddings, anniversaries, engagements, and even baby showers are monumental events, showered with recognition and lavish praise. These celebrations are, of course, beautiful and meaningful for those involved. But a critical question lingers in the background: where are the celebrations for single people? Why do their accomplishments so often go unnoticed or undervalued?
A guide to holiday house tours in St. Louis

Nov 6, 2024 | stlmag.com | Amy Burger

December 5 Join the Campbell House Museum, Chatillon-DeMenil House, and Field House Museum for a delightful holiday tour that will transport you to the past. Guests will enjoy light holiday refreshments at each location, while exploring these historic sites in a one-night-only peek into yesteryear. 3-8 p.m. Advance reservations are $30 per person. Limited reservations available at the door of each house on the day of the event for $40 per person. All reservations are non-refundable.
Kirkwood home is updated for year-round outdoor entertaining

Nov 2, 2024 | stltoday.com | Amy Burger

Physicians Meredith and Derek Byers met in medical school and got married during their residency in Dallas. They moved to St. Louis in 2005, purchasing a house in Kirkwood and starting a family. The Byerses loved the neighborhood that was within walking distance to the local elementary school, but over the years, as their street became a busier thoroughfare and their kids grew, they began seeking a larger home on a larger and more private lot.
A well-designed playroom begins with storage spaces that work

Oct 4, 2024 | stlmag.com | Amy Burger

Kids need a space of their own where they can play, make a mess, and have fun. But how do you strike the balance of a playroom that houses all the stuff that keeps young minds active, yet looks well-designed and uncluttered? “The key to playroom design is safety, functionality, and fun,” says Diane Mantovani, principal of Savvy Design Group. “Start with organization.
The trick to including the family pet into the design of a home

Oct 3, 2024 | stlmag.com | Amy Burger

Two-thirds of American households have a pet, according to research from the American Pet Products Association. Mike Wyrock, co-founder of Nistenhaus Design, says his experience bears that out most of the time: “Pretty much all of our clients have some sort of pet needs. Now, how custom we get with that is a whole different story.” Wyrock helps clients think through how to incorporate pets into the design of the house.