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House of Lou

Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast. 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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How to choose art for your home, according to St. Louis experts

Tune in as Mark Howald and Quahana Hendree share where to source art in St. Louis and how to choose pieces that feel at home in your space.

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Christmas tree decorating with St. Louis pros Suzanne Miller and Rae Sutton

Unwrap tips and tricks from local décor experts to craft your most magical Christmas tree yet.

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From fashion to interiors: Inside Danielle Kalish’s inspiring design career

Hear how this St. Louis designer transformed her passion for style into a thriving interiors brand, and what’s next for her growing empire.

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The joys of shopping estate sales with Sugarcoat Home

Kate Pollmann and Jessica Conway of Sugarcoat Home share how they turned a love of antiques into a thriving business—and why we should all add a little more color and whimsy into our homes.

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A conversation with Melinda Klinghammer of Design & Detail

From humble beginnings to a 20,000-square-foot showroom, Design & Detail is marking 20 years of innovation. Hear the journey behind the brand and its vision for the future.

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How Ali Rand is helping rebuild St. Louis after May’s tornado

After an F3 tornado struck St. Louis, Ali Rand stepped up. Hear how this mom of five became the leader of a grassroots recovery movement.

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Gardening in St. Louis for beginners with Lee Cagle and Megan Clinton

Two passionate local gardeners share tips, tools, and inspiring stories to help you grow your green thumb.

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Local renovation pros share advice for St. Louis homeowners

Architect Kristin Moomey and designer Maria Hogrefe share their personal renovation journeys, offering practical advice and encouragement for St. Louis homeowners.

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Award-winning outdoor living with Caryn Boultinghouse

Get a behind-the-scenes look into Boultinghouse’s award-winning outdoor living space honored in the 2025 Architect & Designer Awards.

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Go behind the scenes with two of St. Louis’ top interior designers

Karen Korn and April Jensen discuss their careers, creative process, and what really happens behind closed doors with clients.

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Local homeowners share their experiences working with interior designers

Join two local homeowners as they welcome us inside their homes, revealing both the ups and downs of navigating a design project with an interior designer.

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About The Host

Veronica Theodoro

Veronica Theodoro is editor in chief of design and home content for St. Louis Magazine. She edits the weekly Design+Home newsletter and hosts the monthly ‘House of Lou’ podcast. She regularly contributes print stories to the magazine. She lives in a 150-plus-old Italianate in the historic Central West End neighborhood and is married with two children. You can reach her via email at [email protected].