Join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with Shelley Donaho, owner of the Magic Chef Mansion in the Compton Hill Reservoir Square neighborhood. Designed by architect Ernst Janssen in 1908, the house was originally built for Charles Stockstrom, the founder of the Quick Meal & Magic Chef Stove Company, and his family. For the past 34 years, Shelley's life work has been the painstaking restoration and preservation of the home. Shelley shares insights about the history of the house, the renovation process, and what it's like to live in the French Renaissance Revival mansion. Listen and follow House of Lou on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or most places podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath and supported by Habitat for Humanity St. Louis ReStores.

From design and construction to interiors, Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath serves as a one-stop-shop for all the essentials needed to create spaces that are #NothingOrdinary. For those seeking to renovate or build, schedule a free design consultation today by visiting karrbick.com.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Shelley Donaho
Magic Chef Mansion
Ernst Janssen
Henry Kitchen and Bath
Erin Joy
Hoopla
Soundtrack of My Life by Clive Davis
Charles Stockstrom
Vince Gray Slate & Tile Roofing
Eric Ericson
Westinghouse Refrigerators
Central Library
Art Mart
City Museum
Sustainable Backyard Tour
Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500-1800

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Restoring the Magic Chef Mansion
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Join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with Shelley Donaho, owner of the <a href="http://magicchefmansion.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Magic Chef Mansion)">Magic Chef Mansion</a> in the Compton Hill Reservoir Square neighborhood. Designed by architect Ernst Janssen in 1908, the house was originally built for Charles Stockstrom, the founder of the Quick Meal &amp; Magic Chef Stove Company, and his family. For the past 34 years, Shelley's life work has been the painstaking <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/CHigDuik0l4GZ9EpIpClJa3BQyNT3Acjoc8U5B5euzm5dkJ9JrUZNEoMAWxj0oAN/++/design/magic-chef-mansion/">restoration</a> and preservation of the home. Shelley shares insights about the history of the house, the renovation process, and what it's like to live in the French Renaissance Revival mansion. Listen and follow House of Lou on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-lou/id1715504359" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ovIC1dt19FiByFhMjlgIc?si=be8613d8b3e849c4" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkbLFLTZPyJz12erwKdMl6d&amp;si=WYpW1hKYd1tbyB-K" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or most places podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://karrbick.com/project-consultation" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Karr Bick Kitchen &amp; Bath)">Karr Bick Kitchen &amp; Bath</a> and supported by <a href="https://www.habitatstl.org/restore/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Habitat for Humanity St. Louis ReStores)">Habitat for Humanity St. Louis ReStores</a>.
From design and construction to interiors, Karr Bick Kitchen &amp; Bath serves as a one-stop-shop for all the essentials needed to create spaces that are #NothingOrdinary. For those seeking to renovate or build, schedule a free design consultation today by visiting <a href="http://karrbick.com/project-consultation" aria-label="Link opens in new window (karrbick.com)">karrbick.com</a>.
Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 
We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at <a href="mailto:vtheodoro@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (vtheodoro@stlmag.com)">vtheodoro@stlmag.com</a> or to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>. We can't wait to hear from you!
Looking for more inspo?
Subscribe to our <a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Design+Home newsletter)">Design+Home newsletter</a> to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vtlookbook" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@vtlookbook)">@vtlookbook</a>) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@stlouismag)">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?
Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-donaho-338770a/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Shelley Donaho)">Shelley Donaho</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/CHigDuik0l4GZ9EpIpClJa3BQyNT3Acjoc8U5B5euzm5dkJ9JrUZNEoMAWxj0oAN/++/design/magic-chef-mansion/">Magic Chef Mansion</a></li>
<li><a href="https://dynamic.stlouis-mo.gov/history/peopledetail.cfm?Master_ID=890" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Ernst Janssen)">Ernst Janssen</a></li>
<li><a href="https://products.henrykitchenandbath.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Henry Kitchen and Bath)">Henry Kitchen and Bath</a></li>
<li><a href="https://willowbuildgroup.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Erin Joy)">Erin Joy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hoopladigital.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Hoopla)">Hoopla</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Soundtrack-of-My-Life/Clive-Davis/9781476714790" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Soundtrack of My Life by Clive Davis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/cultural-resources/city-landmarks/Stockstrom-House.cfm" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Charles Stockstrom)">Charles Stockstrom</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://nextdoor.com/pages/vince-graye-slate-tile-roofing-saint-louis-mo/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Vince Gray Slate &amp; Tile Roofing)">Vince Gray Slate &amp; Tile Roofing</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ericson-75182a25/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Eric Ericson)">Eric Ericson</a></li>
<li><a href="https://westinghouse.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Westinghouse Refrigerators)">Westinghouse Refrigerators</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.slpl.org/locations/9/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Central Library)">Central Library</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dickblick.com/stores/missouri/st-louis/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Art Mart)">Art Mart</a></li>
<li><a href="https://citymuseum.org/about/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (City Museum)">City Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://sustainablebackyard.org/tour/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sustainable Backyard Tour)">Sustainable Backyard Tour</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.slam.org/exhibitions/art-and-imagination-in-spanish-america-1500-1800-highlights-from-lacmas-collection/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500-1800</a></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/CHigDuik0l4GZ9EpIpClJa3BQyNT3Acjoc8U5B5euzm5dkJ9JrUZNEoMAWxj0oAN/++/design/magic-chef-mansion/">Restoring the Magic Chef Mansion</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/CHigDuik0l4GZ9EpIpClJa3BQyNT3Acjoc8U5B5euzm5dkJ9JrUZNEoMAWxj0oAN/++/design/st-louis-garden-and-house-tours/">St. Louis garden and house tours</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/CHigDuik0l4GZ9EpIpClJa3BQyNT3Acjoc8U5B5euzm5dkJ9JrUZNEoMAWxj0oAN/++/design/8-historic-house-tours-in-st-louis/">8 historic house tours in St. Louis</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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