For 15 years, Danielle Kalish worked as a shoe designer at Caleres, an experience that she says sharpened her eye for style and taught her the intricacies of craft and materiality. A creative with a sharp mind for business, Danielle has always harbored a passion for the home, too, and a few years ago made the decision to leave her job in fashion and turn full time to interior design. In this episode of House of Lou, Veronica talks to Danielle about her design practice, Abode by Parklyn Interiors, as well as her charming home decor shop Abode. Between design clients and the retail shop, Danielle’s life is go-go-go, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. With a recent sourcing trip to the U.K., and the opening last month of Atelier, a furniture gallery space located in the DeMun neighborhood, Danielle has recently embarked on a new, exciting facet of the business, one that we’ll hear all about in my interview with her. Those of us who love interior design appreciate all that she brings to the local design scene, including a fresh look at following one’s dreams no matter where they may lead. Listen and follow House of Lou on YouTube, Spotify,  Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by Saint Louis Art Museum. Don’t miss Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea, a monumental exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum. As the artist’s first American retrospective in more than 20 years, the exhibit features iconic pieces from Kiefer’s storied career alongside new, massive, site-specific installations. The exhibition is free and on display through January 25. Learn more.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Abode by Parklyn Interiors
Caleres
Link Auction Galleries
Soul on Fire
Chase Park Plaza Cinema 
Face & Body
KDR Designer Showrooms
Romo x Temperley London
Landmarks Association
Limitless Planet
Your Friend’s Apartment Vintage
Cool Stuff Period
Homeworthy
Tribute Fashion Show
Jewish Book Festival

You may also enjoy these articles from SLM:
In University City, a renovated 1920s house is designed with family and history in mind
Clayton welcomes a new place to shop for home decor
More episodes of House of Lou

For 15 years, Danielle Kalish worked as a shoe designer at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.caleres.com/">Caleres</a>, an experience that she says sharpened her eye for style and taught her the intricacies of craft and materiality. A creative with a sharp mind for business, Danielle has always harbored a passion for the home, too, and a few years ago made the decision to leave her job in fashion and turn full time to interior design. In this episode of&nbsp;House of Lou, Veronica talks to Danielle about her design practice,<a href="https://abodebyparklyninteriors.com/">&nbsp;Abode by Parklyn Interiors</a>, as well as her charming home decor shop Abode. Between design clients and the retail shop, Danielle&rsquo;s life is go-go-go, but she wouldn&rsquo;t have it any other way. With a recent sourcing trip to the U.K., and the opening last month of Atelier, a furniture gallery space located in the DeMun neighborhood, Danielle has recently embarked on a new, exciting facet of the business, one that we&rsquo;ll hear all about in my interview with her. Those of us who love interior design appreciate all that she brings to the local design scene, including a fresh look at following one&rsquo;s dreams no matter where they may lead. Listen and&nbsp;follow&nbsp;House of Lou&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d&amp;si=WYpW1hKYd1tbyB-K">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc?si=be8613d8b3e849c4">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d&amp;si=WYpW1hKYd1tbyB-K">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359">Apple Podcasts</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.slam.org/exhibitions/anselm-kiefer-becoming-the-sea/">Saint Louis Art Museum</a>. Don&rsquo;t miss&nbsp;Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea, a monumental exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum. As the artist&rsquo;s first American retrospective in more than 20 years, the exhibit features iconic pieces from Kiefer&rsquo;s storied career alongside new, massive, site-specific installations. The exhibition is free and on display through January 25.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.slam.org/exhibitions/anselm-kiefer-becoming-the-sea/">Learn more.</a>
New to podcasts?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/">Follow these instructions</a>&nbsp;to start listening to our shows, and hear what you&rsquo;ve been missing!
Mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://abodebyparklyninteriors.com/">Abode by Parklyn Interiors</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.caleres.com/">Caleres</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkauctiongalleries.com/">Link Auction Galleries</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/soul-on-fire-johnoleary/">Soul on Fire</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.chaseparkplazacinema.com/">Chase Park Plaza Cinema&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://faceandbodyspa.com/">Face &amp; Body</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kdrshowrooms.com/">KDR Designer Showrooms</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.romo.com/">Romo x Temperley London</a></li>
<li><a href="https://landmarks-stl.org/">Landmarks Association</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.limitlessplanettravel.com/">Limitless Planet</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourfriendsapartment/?hl=en">Your Friend&rsquo;s Apartment Vintage</a></li>
<li><a href="https://coolstuffperiod.com/">Cool Stuff Period</a></li>
<li><a href="https://homeworthy.com/watch/a-stunning-georgian-colonial-full-of-history-and-character/">Homeworthy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mothermodelmanagement.com/tribute">Tribute Fashion Show</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.jfedstl.org/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival/2025-11-01/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=298888626&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADg9J-4Q0HNmHH0_y7GPt1gJHwHO5&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAwqHIBhAEEiwAx9cTeeLqoQ1d9ReXS2TMHqy8avL8bmF9uAqXzxKMrY5VmPWg-F2cmUdf6xoC5xgQAvD_BwE">Jewish Book Festival</a></li>
</ul>
You may also enjoy these articles from&nbsp;SLM:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/designers-at-home/">In University City, a renovated 1920s house is designed with family and history in mind</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/clayton-welcomes-a-new-place-to-shop-for-home-decor/">Clayton welcomes a new place to shop for home decor</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/house-of-lou/">More episodes of&nbsp;House of Lou</a></li>
</ul>

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.

House of Lou

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast, House of Lou. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine's Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.

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