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Meet Me in the Keys
Chef and travel agent, Lydia Gwin, brings the best of Key West to Kirkwood. Article by Chef Lydia Gwin | Photography by Adventures By Lydia Key West is home to historic houses with fascinating stories, from charming grand mansions once owned by wealthy cigar barons to quaint, tropical pastel-trimmed gingerbread "Conch" homes. Homeowners customize their gingerbread trim to personalize their homes. Theodore "Fats" Navarro's family home has trumpets carved into his home's banister as a tribute...
February 2024
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Warming floors are worth it
How one Kirkwood homeowner went from being reluctant to remodel to a raving fan. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Ron Klein Photography Mike Lawson does not like change. And when it comes to fancy things, he describes himself as frugal. And yet, this hardcore, yet humorous, homeowner transformed from being "reluctant to remodel" to "raving fan." The house on Par Lane in Kirkwood was perfect for Mike and his then-wife when they bought it in 1982. But the one-bathroom home with a tiny...
February 2024
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Van Life
This is the story of Henry Lange, a 2022 Kirkwood High School graduate who traded dorm life for van life. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Trenna Travis Henry's story unfolds through his honest perspective and his parents, Trenna Travis and Trey Lange. What we learn from this loving family is that sometimes pursuing happiness requires charting your own course. "The first time Henry brought up van life was over Christmas break during his freshman year," said Trenna. "Henry said, 'I...
February 2024
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Lorilee's Top 5 Tips
Lorilee Realty advice to get top dollar for your home Article by Lorilee Cummings | Photography by Provided 1. Repaint with a natural color palette: Allison Williams, of The Cheerier Interior will have you smiling @thecheerierinterior 2. Have an experienced team of people to help: Lorilee has a solid network @LorileeRealty 3. Organize Your Home: Kelly Johnson, of Organized Interior STL can help @organizedinteriorsstl 4. Deep Clean Inside and Out: Shack Shine has a...
February 2024
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