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House of Lou

St. Louis Magazine

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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30:51

The Stories Behind St. Louis Homes With @housesinstl

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2026/09/09

In this latest episode ofHouse of Lou, host Veronica Theodoro interviews content creator Jay David and real estate agent Dawn Griffin, the husband-and-wife team behind Instagram’s popular@housesinstlaccount. Part visual record, part history lesson,@housesinstldigs into St. Louis house, neighborhood, and city history, unearthing sometimes unknown yet always fascinating stories about our community. Griffin and David discuss the early months working on the account, how they source their intel,

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33:43

Antique Hunting in St. Louis With the Pros

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2026/08/12

What’s it like to run a booth at a local antique mall? In this episode ofHouse of Lou, Veronica goes straight to the pros to find out. She’s joined by Jen Farley ofPersnickety by Jen Farleyand Sarah Staley ofVelvet Peach Vintage—both vendors atThe Hill Antique Market, but with distinctly different styles: Jen’s eclectic mix of antique and contemporary, and Sarah’s focus on mid-century modern and Y2K finds. Together, they talk sourcing, styling, and staying connected

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27:44

St. Louis Photographer Heidi Drexler Stehr's New Book

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2026/07/08

In 1980, 8-year-oldHeidi Drexler Stehrbegan spending her summer vacations on Cape Cod—igniting a love for the New England coast that has followed her ever since. A traditional Cape Cod shingled home, built by her maternal grandparents, is the nucleus of her memories. And that house, as well as the life Heidi and her family experienced there, is the beating heart of a newly published, nearly 300-page coffee table book photographed by Heidi over the course of a year.Coastal Granddaughtertells

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41:26

St. Louis Experts on Decorating with Houseplants

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2026/06/10

In this episode ofHouse of Lou, host Veronica Theodoro chats with Laura Dooley, owner ofLoKey Designs, and Nicole Walter, greenhouse buyer forGarden Heights Nursery. The topic of their conversation is decorating the home with plants and it all kicks-off with each woman sharing the story behind their current favorite houseplant and planter. Like all design elements, plants have the power to infuse a space with beauty, life, and wellness—and Veronica’s guests share their tips for achieving

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21:24

Gardening for Fragrance in St. Louis ft. Derek McKay

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2026/04/08

In this episode of House of Lou, take a walk outside with garden expert Derek McKay—manager of Frisella Nursery and host of the gardening blog Derek Dino Garden Guy. Veronica and Derek delve into the world of fragrance in the garden, an aspect of garden design that is often, surprisingly, overlooked. Learn how and when to use fragrant flowers, plants, and trees to deploy maximum pleasure for the senses. Watch the episode on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. See related stories

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47:14

Retta Tussey’s Creative Journey in St. Louis

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2026/03/11

In this episode ofHouse of Lou, host Veronica Theodoro is joined by the multifaceted St. Louis designer Retta Tussey. Their conversation takes us on a years’-long journey through Retta’s career as an interior designer, to the launching of her fashion brandRetta Jane, and the opening—this fall—of a showroom and reading room in Clayton.We can’t wait to see what that project looks like!Throughout the years, Retta has weathered the ups and downs, twists and turns that we

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28:24

Designer Meghan Heeter’s Career Pivot: Ättlingar

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2026/02/11

In this episode of the podcast, Meghan Heeter discusses her transition from full-time interior designer to design principal atÄttlingar, the company she founded with former client Siri Eklund. Dedicated to designing and crafting historically inspired medicine cabinets, mirrors, and other accessories for the bathroom, each piece is handmade in the USA using traditional Swedish woodworking techniques. But, as we discover during Veronica’s interview with Meghan, she and Siri, and the rest of

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45:10

Inside a Victorian Restoration ft. Susan Barrett

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2026/01/14

Susan Barrett, ofBarrett Barrera Projectsin St. Louis, is Veronica’s podcast guest this month. Many of you may know of Susan through her work in the art world, where she develops exhibitions for tour, produces artists’ collaborations, and provides management and consultation of private art collections. In today’s episode, Susan shares the exciting details of a new, years-long project that helped transform two sprawling Victorian houses into a combined historic house museum in

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36:29

Christmas Tree 101 with St. Louis Pros

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2025/12/10

It’s time to decorate the Christmas tree! This month, Veronica welcomes Rae Sutton ofThree French Hensand Suzanne Miller ofPapier Lysto the pod. Together, the group gets into the weeds about the joys—and challenges—of creating a beautiful and memorable tree in time for the holidays. Who is camp faux? And who still decorates a real tree? What are the upsides and downsides of each? From tree toppers to tree skirts, Veronica and her guests discuss it all, providing creative and

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31:31

Inside Danielle Kalish’s Inspiring Design Career

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2025/11/05

For 15 years, Danielle Kalish worked as a shoe designer atCaleres, an experience that she says sharpened her eye for style and taught her the intricacies of craft and materiality. A creative with a sharp mind for business, Danielle has always harbored a passion for the home, too, and a few years ago made the decision to leave her job in fashion and turn full time to interior design. In this episode ofHouse of Lou, Veronica talks to Danielle about her design practice,Abode by Parklyn Interiors, as

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40:51

Shopping Estate Sales with Sugarcoat Home

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2025/10/08

In this episode ofHouse of Lou, Veronica welcomes Kate Pollmann and Jessica Conway, owners ofSugarcoat Home, to talk aboutshopping 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

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27:16

Two Decades of Design & Detail

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2025/09/10

Melinda Klinghammer is the owner of designer showroomDesign & Detail, a company she helped found 20 years ago in St. Louis. On the eve of the showroom’s special 20th anniversary, Melinda joins host Veronica Theodoro to talk about her work life in the field of design. Melinda, whose background is in finance and accounting, has helped steer the company’s growth, including the opening of a second showroom location in Kansas City, a new line of natural stone veneers, and the expansion of

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38:57

How a St. Louis Mom Mobilized a City

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2025/08/06

Before the tornado on May 16, 2025, Ali Rand was a self-described wife and stay-at-home mom of 5, living in the Central West End. Today, she’s the guiding force behind a grassroots volunteer movement born of devastation but motivated by a love for her adopted hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. Mere days after the storm, Ali sprung into action, inspiring volunteers from across St. Louis to join her in helping the victims of an F3-category storm. The “Street Angels,” as Ali and her

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36:59

St. Louis Gardening 101

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2025/07/09

In this episode ofHouse of Lou, Veronica digs into the topic of gardening for beginners. Joining her this month are Lee Cagle and Megan Clinton, two women with varied and extensive experience in the garden. Cagle is a manager of the Central West End Farm, and Clinton, a master gardener, is the owner of Garden Edit. Together, they talk us through the basics of home gardening, share their personal processes, and the inspiring stories about how they turned their passion into full-time endeavors. Find

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51:26

Home Renovation Insights from STL Pros

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2025/06/11

In this episode ofHouse of Lou, Veronica explores the topic of home renovations, a subject that has become even more relevant as St. Louisans grapple with repairs to their homes in the aftermath of the tornado on May 16. Guests Kristin Moomey, an architect withHKW Architects, and Maria Hogrefe, principal and co-founder ofC&M Interiors,take us inside their personal renovation stories, offering their experiences as guidance on how to start a project, plan a budget, and manage the stress and

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41:40

The Designer Life with Karen Korn and April Jensen

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2025/04/09

In this second episode of a two-part series (Part 1:How to Work with an Interior Designer), Veronica goes deep with interior designersKaren KornandApril Jensenabout their careers, working with clients, and designing rooms from start to finish. Get the inside story from the point of view of the pros, as Karen and April pull back the curtain on the client-designer relationship. This is an open, fun conversation with two of St. Louis’ most exciting designers working today. “I promise you

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38:57

How to Work with a STL Designer

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2025/03/05

In this episode, host Veronica Theodoro interviews two local homeowners about what it’sreallylike to work with an interior designer. Forget about all the myths you’ve heard and join Pia Koster and Sydney Loughran Wolf as they welcome us inside their homes, revealing both the ups and downs of navigating a design project. Plus, find out which areas of the house our guests have their eyes set on next. This is a fun, lively, and informative episode you won’t want to miss. Listen

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32:58

Inside a Historic Kitchen Remodel

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2025/02/05

Interior designer Brett Clark ofDesign Collective STLand his client, Jennifer Duncan, share the details of a recent kitchen remodel set in a historic house designed byGale Henderson. Throughtheir shared experience, we get an inside look at what it's like to transform an outdated 90s-era kitchen into a functional, elegant space for both cooking and gathering. Why is knowing the client so important to design success? How can we all manage unexpected renovation surprises? And what's a clever workaround

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31:01

Expert Tips to Organize Your Life

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2025/01/08

Is getting organized your New Year’s to-do list,but you're notsure where to start? Then this episode is for you! HostVeronica Theodorodivesintoprocessesand routines with two local professional organizers who share practical tips for managing your home and reclaiming control over thestuff you own: Janine Adams,owner ofPeace of Mind Organizing, is the past president and founding board member of the St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals. Becky

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36:23

House Party Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts

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2024/12/11

It's the most wonderful—and party-packed—time of the year.In the spirit of holiday hosting season,Veronica Theodorodivesinto house party etiquette with two local experts who know how to make gatherings unforgettable. Susie Busch–Transou ofHearth & Soulshares tips from her beautifully curated retail spaces.Courtney Winet, the creative force behind stunning custom invitations, reveals how details set the tone for any event. Hear their answers to these commonly asked questions:

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