Charlene Oldham

4 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Michelle Mastro |Kim R. Hill |Charlene Oldham |Cara Downs

The region’s best in dining, arts, shopping, startups, sports, entertainment, and more. 24 U.S. house museums and gardens to visit this summer Ready to hit the road? Discover some of the best historic house museums and gardens across the country in our roundup of more than 20 sites, from West Coast destinations to stops in the Southern United States. Ask the Experts: How to style a coffee table Is it possible to design a look that’s both eye-catching and free of clutter?

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Charlene Oldham |Abigail Wetteroff |Mike Miller

Your guide to visiting City Museum in St. Louis There are a few things to know about spending a day at one of the weirdest and most wonderful places in St. Louis. At The Curly Willow, home decor is sold alongside years of design experience Owner Ellen Wortham has been an interior designer for more than 30 years. She’s banking on her expertise, and a curated inventory, to attract shoppers to her new store in Truesdale.

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Charlene Oldham |Caroline Kopsky |Veronica Theodoro |George Mahe

As the oldest permanent European settlement west of the Mississippi River, Ste. Geneviève is home to the country’s largest collection of vertical log structures, a style of French colonial architecture that has virtually vanished elsewhere in the United States.

Dec 4, 2024 | stlmag.com | Charlene Oldham

When it comes to lighting, designers recommend some of the same style rules that work for fashion. Layering is essential for taking an outfit from morning to midnight, and the same can be said for lighting. “Properly lighting a space typically involves layering lighting. By dimming or turning on and off different layers of light you can create different moods.” says Joni Spear, of Joni Spear Interior Design.

Nov 20, 2024 | stlmag.com | Charlene Oldham

Holiday markets, retail open houses, and festive craft classes crowd the calendar this season, so strategic shoppers should be able to find or even create something for almost everyone on their list. Keep in mind, though, that this directory isn’t exhaustive. If you don’t notice your favorite independent retailer mentioned here, check their social media channels. There’s a chance they’re participating in a pop up or hosting a holiday event.