In this episode of House of Lou, Veronica welcomes Kate Pollmann and Jessica Conway, owners of Sugarcoat Home, to talk about shopping estates sales, finding treasures where (and when!) you least expect them, and how we can all create beautiful, unique spaces when we follow our heart’s desire. Kate and Jessica also share Sugarcoat’s origin story, insights about working together, and their hopes and dreams for the future of their business. Hint: There’s more travel ahead for them—and, possibly, the chance for us to join them on one of their adventures! These women are passionate about the home, antiques, and living life to the fullest. So, get ready for a lively conversation with two of St. Louis’ most exciting retail owners.

This episode is sponsored by NCJWSTL The Resale Shop and supported by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Don’t miss Couturier, October 22–25 at The Resale Shop. For over 60 years, this premier resale event has featured high-quality designer clothing and accessories for women, men, and children, plus unique home décor—all at a fraction of the cost. Proceeds support programs that improve the lives of women, children, and families.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Sugarcoat Home 
Ambacht
Marci Marsh 
Abode by Parklyn Interiors 
Candice Wideman 
Miriam Switching Post 
St. Louis Magazine‘s Dream Kitchens
Architect & Designer Awards
ModernSTL: Ridgewood Home Tour
Landmarks Association: Cathedral Basilica: An Illustrated Timeline
Persimmon Festival & Tree Giveaway

You may also enjoy these articles from SLM:
The inventory at Sugarcoat Home in St. Louis is curated by two friends
Where to shop for vintage, resale, and consignment fashion in St. Louis
A guide to vintage shopping in St. Louis
More episodes of House of Lou

In this episode of&nbsp;House of Lou, Veronica welcomes Kate Pollmann and Jessica Conway, owners of&nbsp;<a href="https://shopsugarcoat.com/">Sugarcoat Home</a>, to talk about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/the-antiques-at-sugarcoat-home-in-st-louis-are-curated-by-tw/">shopping estates sales</a>, finding treasures where (and when!) you least expect them, and how we can all create beautiful, unique spaces when we follow our heart&rsquo;s desire. Kate and Jessica also share Sugarcoat&rsquo;s origin story, insights about working together, and their hopes and dreams for the future of their business. Hint: There&rsquo;s more travel ahead for them&mdash;and, possibly, the chance for us to join them on one of their adventures! These women are passionate about the home, antiques, and living life to the fullest. So, get ready for a lively conversation with two of St. Louis&rsquo; most exciting retail owners.
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://ncjwstl.org/resale-shop/couturier-2025/">NCJWSTL The Resale Shop</a>&nbsp;and supported by&nbsp;<a href="http://slso.org/youngfriends">St. Louis Symphony Orchestra</a>.&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t miss Couturier, October 22&ndash;25 at The Resale Shop. For over 60 years, this premier resale event has featured high-quality designer clothing and accessories for women, men, and children, plus unique home d&eacute;cor&mdash;all at a fraction of the cost. Proceeds support programs that improve the lives of women, children, and families.
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://shopsugarcoat.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooKyYFE0ouKQB_eP4kfRzX6m4oYgFj6qeyET9kf3YlsWovrh1_W">Sugarcoat Home&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ambacht-stl.com/">Ambacht</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/local-interior-designers-seek-inspiration-away-from-st-louis/">Marci Marsh&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://abodebyparklyninteriors.com/">Abode by Parklyn Interiors&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://moe.asid.org/staff/candice-wideman-allied-asid">Candice Wideman&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/miriam-switching-post-annnounces-it-will-close-for-now/">Miriam Switching Post&nbsp;</a></li>
<li>St. Louis Magazine&lsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/topics/october-2025/">Dream Kitchens</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/ada/">Architect &amp; Designer Awards</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.modernstl.com/events/2025/10/11/ridgewood-home-tour">ModernSTL: Ridgewood Home Tour</a></li>
<li><a href="https://landmarks-stl.org/event/fall-2025-lecture-series-the-cathedral-basilica-of-saint-louis-an-illustrated-timeline-by-john-guenther/">Landmarks Association: Cathedral Basilica: An Illustrated Timeline</a></li>
<li><a href="https://moreleaf.org/event/persimmon-festival-and-tree-giveaway/">Persimmon Festival &amp; Tree Giveaway</a></li>
</ul>
You may also enjoy these articles from&nbsp;SLM:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/the-antiques-at-sugarcoat-home-in-st-louis-are-curated-by-tw/">The inventory at Sugarcoat Home in St. Louis is curated by two friends</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/where-to-shop-for-vintage-resale-consignment-fashion-clothes-in-st-louis/">Where to shop for vintage, resale, and consignment fashion in St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/design/a-guide-to-vintage-shopping-in-st-louis/">A guide to vintage shopping in St. Louis</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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