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.

Welcome to House of Lou

St. Louis Magazine’s Architect & Designer Awards shine a light on some of the region’s top architects, interior designers, artisans, builders, and landscape designers. Their work inspires, informs, and shapes everyday life in St. Louis. But what goes into creating these award-winning projects? Inside the Architect & Designer Awards is a new series from the House of Lou podcast that takes you behind the scenes and into the creative process. Join me–Veronica Theodoro– as I sit down with some of this year’s winning interior designers and architects. We’ll share insights, inspiration, and advice for your next home project. Subscribe today to be sure you don’t miss the new series, coming in June. This series is sponsored by Design & Detail.

St. Louis Magazine’s Architect &amp; Designer Awards shine a light on some of the region’s top architects, interior designers, artisans, builders, and landscape designers. Their work inspires, informs, and shapes everyday life in St. Louis. But what goes into creating these award-winning projects? Inside the Architect &amp; Designer Awards is a new series from the House of Lou podcast that takes you behind the scenes and into the creative process. Join me–Veronica Theodoro– as I sit down with some of this year’s winning interior designers and architects. We’ll share insights, inspiration, and advice for your next home project. Subscribe today to be sure you don’t miss the new series, coming in June. This series is sponsored by Design &amp; Detail.

Welcome to Inside the Architect & Designer Awards

If you love the excitement of discovering local second hand treasures, you'll enjoy this episode, which takes a deep dive into the world of local auctions. Join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with Susan Kime, a seasoned expert from Link Auction Galleries in the Central West End, and an appraiser who's regularly featured on PBS's Antiques Roadshow. Kime unravels the mystique surrounding auctions that can be intimidating for some, offering insights that inspire you to fearlessly embark on your own bidding adventure. Listen and follow House of Lou on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or most places podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity St. Louis and supported by Opera Theatre of St. Louis.

Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStores has two convenient locations open to the public featuring new and gently used home improvement products and building materials. Proceeds from the sale of donated items help fund affordable sustainable home construction in the area. 

Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 

We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at vtheodoro@stlmag.com or to podcasts@stlmag.com. We can't wait to hear from you!

Looking for more inspo?

Subscribe to our Design+Home newsletter to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (@vtlookbook) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (@stlouismag).

Interested in being a podcast sponsor?

Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

Mentioned in this episode:
Link Auction Galleries
George Fox Steedman Architectural Library
Hartmann&Forbes
KDR Designer Showrooms 
Susan Sherman
Harbison Studio
Laura K. Sawyier 
Sandro
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Field House Museum
Missouri Botanical Garden’s Garden Tour
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

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A guide to vintage shopping in St. Louis
The best antiques and vintage shops in St. Louis
10 tips for shopping estate sales in St. Louis
From Freezers to Fine Art: A Peek into the Eclectic World of St. Louis Auctions (2016)

If you love the excitement of discovering local second hand treasures, you'll enjoy this episode, which takes a deep dive into the world of local auctions. Join host Veronica Theodoro as she sits down with Susan Kime, a seasoned expert from <a href="http://www.linkauctiongalleries.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Link Auction Galleries)">Link Auction Galleries</a> in the Central West End, and an appraiser who's regularly featured on PBS's <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/appraisers/susan-kime/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Antiques Roadshow</a>. Kime unravels the mystique surrounding auctions that can be intimidating for some, offering insights that inspire you to fearlessly embark on your own bidding adventure. 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="https://www.habitatstl.org/restore/">Habitat for Humanity St. Louis</a> and supported by <a href="https://opera-stl.org/">Opera Theatre of St. Louis</a>.
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStores has <a href="https://www.habitatstl.org/restore/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (two convenient locations)">two convenient locations</a> open to the public featuring new and gently used home improvement products and building materials. Proceeds from the sale of donated items help fund affordable sustainable home construction in the area. 
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.linkauctiongalleries.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Link Auction Galleries)">Link Auction Galleries</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.slpl.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (George Fox Steedman Architectural Library)">George Fox Steedman Architectural Library</a></li>
<li><a href="https://hartmannforbes.com/spring-summer-2024" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Hartmann&amp;Forbes)">Hartmann&amp;Forbes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://kdrshowrooms.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (KDR Designer Showrooms )">KDR Designer Showrooms </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6AkODssJwJ/?img_index=1" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Susan Sherman)">Susan Sherman</a></li>
<li><a href="https://harbison.studio/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Harbison Studio)">Harbison Studio</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Au91Fsz2R/?img_index=1" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Laura K. Sawyier )">Laura K. Sawyier </a></li>
<li><a href="https://us.sandro-paris.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sandro)">Sandro</a></li>
<li><a href="https://camstl.org/visit/plan-your-visit/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis)">Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fieldhousemuseum.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Field House Museum)">Field House Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/0loraQ?vid=155u8r" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Missouri Botanical Garden’s Garden Tour)">Missouri Botanical Garden’s Garden Tour</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cedarhurst.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Cedarhurst Center for the Arts)">Cedarhurst Center for the Arts</a></li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/sKtmhsw1Ko3qiRWTqsNytsHPAMTiq2UckdiiQ0n0bnDLvihFH17tSDoyBAIWtHVW/++/design/where-in-st-louis-to-shop-for-vintage-and-antiques/">The best antiques and vintage shops in St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/sKtmhsw1Ko3qiRWTqsNytsHPAMTiq2UckdiiQ0n0bnDLvihFH17tSDoyBAIWtHVW/++/design/how-to-shop-estate-sales-in-st-louis/">10 tips for shopping estate sales in St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/sKtmhsw1Ko3qiRWTqsNytsHPAMTiq2UckdiiQ0n0bnDLvihFH17tSDoyBAIWtHVW/++/design/put-your-hand-in-the-air/">From Freezers to Fine Art: A Peek into the Eclectic World of St. Louis Auctions </a>(2016)</li>
</ul>

The World of Auctions with Susan Kime

If you live in a historic house or just love historic architecture, you'll enjoy hearing from this episode's guest, Dennis Northcott. Northcott is an archivist at the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center, specializing in genealogy and house history. Through a variety of digitized resources, he passionately assists researchers in their quest to uncover the stories hidden in their home, as well as the fascinating details that bring to life its past residents, making house history research more accessible and intriguing than ever before. The Missouri Historical Society's Library and Research Center is open to the public, and no membership is required. Staff members are available to assist you with your research and help answer your questions, no matter how farfetched they may seem. Listen and follow House of Lou on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or most places podcasts are available.

Thank you to Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath for sponsoring this episode. 

From design and construction to interiors, Karr Bick serves as a one-stop-shop for all the essentials needed to create spaces that are #NothingOrdinary. Schedule a free design consultation at karrbick.com.

Got an idea for a future House of Lou episode? 

We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to Veronica at vtheodoro@stlmag.com or to podcasts@stlmag.com. We can't wait to hear from you!

Looking for more inspo?

Subscribe to our Design+Home newsletter to receive our latest home, design, and style content in your inbox every Wednesday. And follow Veronica (@vtlookbook) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (@stlouismag).

Interested in being a podcast sponsor?

Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

Mentioned in this episode:
History Museum Library & Research Center
Andrew Raimist 
Pilgrim Congregational Church on Union
 Washington University History Department
 City of Maplewood
 Hacienda Restaurant on Manchester
Sievers Photo Studio
 Magic Chef Mansion
Gingerbread houses in South City 
City of Webster Groves 
Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
Landmarks Association of St. Louis
Westmoreland and Portland Places: The History and Architecture of America's Premier Private Streets, 1888-1988, by Julius Hunter
Saint Louis Art Museum, Unpacking the Imperial Hotel at 100: Frank Lloyd Wright and the World

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How to search for the history of a St. Louis home

If you live in a historic house or just love historic architecture, you'll enjoy hearing from this episode's guest, <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/X1KuYfHXYjgF5hmllwRc4rVVhjhPvZWjXnMKfKFMXF1tCt4DGkzrsWGvIzitoNKy/++/history/architecture/searching-for-the-history-of-a-st-louis-house/">Dennis Northcott</a>. Northcott is an archivist at the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center, specializing in genealogy and house history. Through a variety of digitized resources, he passionately assists researchers in their quest to uncover the stories hidden in their home, as well as the fascinating details that bring to life its past residents, making house history research more accessible and intriguing than ever before. The Missouri Historical Society's Library and Research Center is open to the public, and no membership is required. Staff members are available to assist you with your research and help answer your questions, no matter how farfetched they may seem. 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>, or most places podcasts are available.
Thank you to <a href="https://karrbick.com/project-consultation/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Karr Bick Kitchen &amp; Bath)">Karr Bick Kitchen &amp; Bath</a> for sponsoring this episode. 
From design and construction to interiors, Karr Bick serves as a one-stop-shop for all the essentials needed to create spaces that are #NothingOrdinary. Schedule a free design consultation at <a href="https://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://mohistory.org/library" aria-label="Link opens in new window (History Museum Library &amp; Research Center)">History Museum Library &amp; Research Center</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.me/andrewraimist" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Andrew Raimist )">Andrew Raimist </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PilgrimCongregationalUCCSTL/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Pilgrim Congregational Church on Union)">Pilgrim Congregational Church on Union</a></li>
<li><a href="https://history.wustl.edu/" aria-label="Link opens in new window ( Washington University History Department)"> Washington University History Department</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window ( City of Maplewood)"> City of Maplewood</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.haciendastl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window ( Hacienda Restaurant on Manchester)"> Hacienda Restaurant on Manchester</a></li>
<li> <a href="https://www.historypin.org/en/sievers-studio-photography/geo/38.627003,-90.199404,11/bounds/38.317357,-90.443163,38.935318,-89.955645/paging/1" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sievers Photo Studio)">Sievers Photo Studio</a></li>
<li><a href="http://magicchefmansion.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window ( Magic Chef Mansion)"> Magic Chef Mansion</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stlouispatina.com/tag/gingerbread/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Gingerbread houses in South City )">Gingerbread houses in South City </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.landscapingnetwork.com/pictures/site_8/mo-blaes-design_998/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (City of Webster Groves )">City of Webster Groves </a></li>
<li><a href="https://ebsworthpark.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park)">Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.landmarks-stl.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Landmarks Association of St. Louis)">Landmarks Association of St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Westmoreland-Portland-Places-Architecture-1888-1988/dp/0826206778" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None)">Westmoreland and Portland Places: The History and Architecture of America's Premier Private Streets, 1888-1988, by Julius Hunter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.slam.org/event/unpacking-the-imperial-hotel-at-100-frank-lloyd-wright-and-the-world/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Saint Louis Art Museum, Unpacking the Imperial Hotel at 100: Frank Lloyd Wright and the World)">Saint Louis Art Museum, Unpacking the Imperial Hotel at 100: Frank Lloyd Wright and the World</a></li>
</ul>
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</ul>

House Research with Archivist Dennis Northcott

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