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Meet Me in the Keys
Chef and travel agent, Lydia Gwin, brings the best of Key West to Kirkwood. Article by Chef Lydia Gwin | Photography by Adventures By Lydia Key West is home to historic houses with fascinating stories, from charming grand mansions once owned by wealthy cigar barons to quaint, tropical pastel-trimmed gingerbread "Conch" homes. Homeowners customize their gingerbread trim to personalize their homes. Theodore "Fats" Navarro's family home has trumpets carved into his home's banister as a tribute...
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Van Life
This is the story of Henry Lange, a 2022 Kirkwood High School graduate who traded dorm life for van life. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Trenna Travis Henry's story unfolds through his honest perspective and his parents, Trenna Travis and Trey Lange. What we learn from this loving family is that sometimes pursuing happiness requires charting your own course. "The first time Henry brought up van life was over Christmas break during his freshman year," said Trenna. "Henry said, 'I...
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Homework with Trisha
My friend, Kim Hibbs, President of Hibbs Homes, is celebrating 20 years in business. Article by Trisha McConkey | Photography by Hibbs Homes Trisha: We met after I joined the Home Builders Association (HBA) in St. Louis 16 years ago. Congratulations to Hibbs Homes celebrating 20 years in business. What did you do to successfully build your business? Kim: Nothing happens overnight. You have to put in the time, have a goal, and stay the course because success takes longer than you think...
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Lorilee's Top 5 Tips
Lorilee Realty advice to get top dollar for your home Article by Lorilee Cummings | Photography by Provided 1. Repaint with a natural color palette: Allison Williams, of The Cheerier Interior will have you smiling @thecheerierinterior 2. Have an experienced team of people to help: Lorilee has a solid network @LorileeRealty 3. Organize Your Home: Kelly Johnson, of Organized Interior STL can help @organizedinteriorsstl 4. Deep Clean Inside and Out: Shack Shine has a...
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