Sophisticated Living St. Louis

1 month ago | sophisticatedstlouis.com | Christy Carew Marshall

This dramatic design was dictated by one key element: the lake surrounding it. by Christy Marshall / Interior Photos by Meghan Lorenz; Exterior Photos by Triple Reed PhotographyWhen Kevin Voges bought 62 acres outside Millstadt, Illinois, in 2021, it took him the proverbial “New York minute” to pick where his dream Mountain Modern Mountain house would go: the peninsula jutting straight into the lake. “This house was all about designing for the land,” he said.

1 month ago | sophisticatedstlouis.com | Craig Kaminer

One of Mellberg’s strongest attributes is his commitment to nurturing young talent. StL CITY SC has already invested heavily in its academy and Mellberg’s track record suggests he’ll lean into that pipeline. “The academy is the heart of this club,” he said. “If you look at my history, you’ll see that I’m passionate about giving young players opportunities.

1 month ago | sophisticatedstlouis.com | Alexa Beattie |Mary Jo Martin |Craig Kaminer |Bridget Williams

Drip, drip, drip online or through social media, articles like the feature on world-renowned fine art publisher and St. Louis’ own Robert Lococo will dazzle you. For decades, his works have appeared in galleries worldwide. Go in-depth on him, his protégé and sales director, Matt Mercer, and team at his Lococo Fine Art Publisher studio in the heart of St. Louis County. Craig Kaminer wrote a feature our very own St. Louis City SC major league soccer team.

2 months ago | sophisticatedstlouis.com | Christy Carew Marshall

A two-week adventure through Spain and Portugal was nothing short of luxurious. by Christy Marshall / Photography courtesy of Luxury GoldI am a tour newbie. Once decades ago, while living outside Glasgow, I schlepped to Paris with a slew of Scottish schoolteachers. They brought their own tea and marmalade. They got cranky. Frequently. The hotel was old — and cold. It was one of those okay-but-not-so-great experiences. Except for a spectacular safari in Kenya, I've sidestepped group outings ever since.

Jan 21, 2025 | sophisticatedstlouis.com | Christy Carew Marshall

After buying a new house in their current neighborhood, the siren call of their existing abode forced these Central West End homeowners to think again. by Christy Marshall / photography by Alise O’BrienHouses can grab a person’s heart and never let go. Ten years ago, these homeowners—she’s from St. Louis, he hails from Boston, moved from New York back to St. Louis and bought a house in the Central West End. After their family expanded to four, they bought a manse on Hortense Place.