In-depth interviews with local design talents.

Keep it Consistent: Regardless of the style home, maintaining some degree of architectural constancy between the interior and exterior is important to me. Interior details like beam ceilings, wood...

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It is time to set aside anything “holiday” that does not feel just right anymore. Begin this cleansing by thinking carefully and staying connected to your heart. Create a...

SLHL: In recent years, bathrooms have evolved from being purely functional to zen-like getaways. What bathroom features do you believe make one bathroom more relaxing than another?
Betsy:...

SLHL: How did you get into the landscaping business?
Jim: I pursued a degree in horticulture. During the summer, I worked odd jobs doing landscaping. Then I started a business right out of...

Tell us a bit about yourself:
The first day of my nearly 21-year career at Missouri Botanical Garden began on January 2, 1996. Within a few months, I also took on the bulb gardens, my...

SLHL: How did you get into interior design?
Candice: I have always enjoyed interior design from a young age. I remember as a kid constantly switching rooms with my brother and transforming...

Give us a short, three-sentence bio about yourself.
Jenny: I am very fortunate to have a life filled with close family and wonderful friends, as well as a successful and rewarding business...

SLHL: How did you get started in this business?
Peter: I purchased the business 12 years ago from the original owner. Throughout many years working in manufacturing-related positions such...