EACH SUMMER, INTERIOR designer Ken Stückenschneider transforms the look of his country home’s wicker porch furniture with ease. The cushions, dressed in off-white and tan stripes to complement the winter view, are now clothed in a lush fern print that echoes the greens of the trees and tall grasses surrounding the property.
Slipcovers give homeowners the ability to change their décor with the seasons, says Stückenschneider, whose clients, from St. Louis to Aspen, appreciate the versatility that slipcovers provide. Covering a family room sofa or set of dining chairs in a floral or other summery fabric gives a room seasonal flair.
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Cut from the Same Cloth
“Turkey Tracks” is a 19th-century quiltmaking pattern that has the appearance of little wandering feet. Patterns like the tracks, and their traditions and myths, have been passed down through the generations, from their frontier beginnings to today, where a generation of makers has embraced the material as a means of creating something new. Olivia Jondle is one such designer. Here, she’s taken an early turkey track-pattern quilt, cut it into various shapes, and stitched the pieces together, adding calico and other fabric remnants as needed. The result is a trench coat she calls the Pale Calico Coat. Her designs are for sale at The Rusty Bolt, Jondle’s small-batch fashion company based in St. Louis. —SAMANTHA STEVENSON
Color Block
A background in sculpture trained artist Aly Ytterberg to see objects more fully.
A Modern Story
How a little log cabin went from being a home to a guest house
IN GOOD TIME
With the help of interior designer Robert Idol, a Kirkwood couple creates a home that pays homage to the past, yet feels just right for their modern young family.
Let's Dish
"Food Raconteur” Ashok Nageshwaran wants to tell you a story.
The Right Move
New shops and showrooms bring exciting opportunities for local designers, makers, and arts organizations to sell their wares to home enthusiasts here and everywhere.
Green Dreams
Painter and gardener Lauren Knight branches out.
Cultivating Kokedama
Chris Mower of White Stable Farms discovered the Japanese style of gardening in Italy. Now, he’s bringing it to St. Louis.
Graphic Mood
Letters, icons, and illustrations that speak in a hand-drawn language
AUDRA's New Digs
Audra Noyes, of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund Incubator’s first class, opens an atelier in Ladue.
Colorado Dreaming
For family ski fun, Snowmass and Beaver Creek steal the show.
The Powder & The Glory
A roundup of some of the most extreme and exclusive skiing expeditions around the world
Margaret Kilgallen – That's Where the Beauty Is
Margaret Kilgallen’s Legacy Is Essential
ANGLE OF ATTACK
CAN AOA GAUGES HELP PREVENT LOSS-OF-CONTROL ACCIDENTS?
STEM EDUCATION & RC AIRPLANES
As more of our daily lives become dependent on computer programmers and engineers, schools are turning to STEM (Science Technology Engineering and mathematics) curriculum to teach students the skills that they need to someday work in these fields.
Uavionix Purchase Of Aerovonics
COCKPIT DISPLAYS ADDED TO THE COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Alex Bates: At The Intersection Of Artificial Intelligence And Humanity
The author discusses a future where Humans and AI comingle
Blanco hipnotizante
Volver a salir y retomar el contacto con la naturaleza, compenetrándose, entendiendo patrones, buscando en la intemperie el corazón del origen. Aspen Snowmass, destino clásico invernal, está despierto y abierto. El blanco de la nieve hipnotiza por igual con esquís puestos o caminatas en medio del bosque. La vida desde sus raíces.
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White-hot snow
Carla Passino explores six of the best winter destinations across the world and picks great properties for sale to enjoy life on skis