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8.25.10 - Luminary Patrons GET ART

By James McAnally with introduction by Kimberly Reuther

DesignSpeak is committed to supporting local organizations and interior design. I founded it with the goal of connecting homeowners with our local resources and talented designers and I am already pleased with its success. A connection of mine recently introduced me to the owners of The Luminary Center for the Arts, Jame & Brea McAnally. I was immediately enamored of their vision for the artist community and felt it was very similar to my goals for DesignSpeak. However, they are way ahead of me! Here is one of James' programs for local artists. I thought it would be great for our readers to learn about another way to give back to the community!

8.15.10 - Style Defined: Modern vs. Contemporary

By Kimberly Reuther

You see a cocktail table and fall in love. You wonder if it would work in your home. You try to describe your home to the salesperson. He/she asks "Is your style modern or contemporary?" Your mind scrambles. Am I modern or contemporary? How do I know? How do I define my style?

8.1.10 - Luxe Trend - Malachite

By Paige Gilbertson

This is Kelly Wearstler's design for the Viceroy in Miami and it was blogged about on Apartment Therapy.

7.1.10 - Luxe Trend - Faux Turtle Shells

By Paige Gilbertson

This is Kelly Wearstler's Design for La Marea in The Tides South Beach

5.28.10 - 5 Questions with Peter Julian from Scalamandre

By Vicki Dreste

Peter Julian is the representative for Scalamandre fabrics in St. Louis & Kansas City. He assists designers on their projects and is lucky enough to spend all day "swimming" in luxurious fabrics!

2.3.10 - New Inspirations for Spring!

By Kimberly Reuther

So, the groundhog saw his shadow and we have 6 more weeks of winter, blah! Time to start planning for spring while we wait…I'm a huge planner! Getting things done is another story, but at least I have a plan :)

1.7.10 - Cocktail Hour Chic: Timeless Classic Furniture

By Kimberly Reuther

It's 4:59, the clock hands are slowly ticking away the moments of time until you can escape your 9 to 5 routine and slip into something more comfortable...

12.9.09 - Think Outside The Tree: Non-Traditional Decorating Tips

By Kimberly Reuther

At a young age, we are taught to "think outside the box" and discover our own uniqueness. However, when it comes to interior decorating, many people have a hard time finding their vision. I'm here to offer some ideas for non-traditional ways of decorating for the holidays.

11.8.09 - Holiday Table Setting - Return of the Taper Candle!

By Kimberly Reuther

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are almost upon us. While the weather is a bit behind the atmosphere in our stores, there’s no denying it. We are rapidly on our way to dreaming of sugar plums and hearing reindeer’s footsteps overhead.

11.7.09 - What's so special about Hickory Chair?

By Vicki Dreste with introduction by Kimberly Reuther

What's so special about Hickory Chair? They are a furniture manufacturer that has churned out timeless pieces for generations. I've long been a fan, especially when the Thomas O'Brien collection debuted a few years ago. I've asked a fellow colleague to give recommendations on some of her favorites to stir the hearts of future admirers!

10.20.09 - The Five Senses with Barbara Barry

by Kimberly Reuther

A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate to attend a presentation given by the iconic Barbara Barry. Barbara shared with us images of inspiration and explained how her visions have been realized both in exquisite residences and iconic furnishings.