Showing posts with label Lucky To Live Here. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lucky To Live Here. Show all posts

November 10, 2017

Fall in St. Louis




“But these are the days we dream about, 
when the sunlight paints us gold.”

For some, the changing of the trees is an indication 
of summer days long gone, and Jack Frost creeping
 up around the corner. But that short little transitional period
 in between, is one we love so much; Fall.

You really can’t beat fall in South St. Louis. There is just 
something so magical about the color of the trees
 mixed with the lines of brick houses, smoke billowing
 from the chimneys. And every so often you can hear the 
faint sounds of laughter from neighbors gathered 
around a bonfire in the backyard.


Our favorite spot to admire during this time is
 Francis Park. When we first moved in the city 7 
years back, this park captured our hearts in the fall. 
On of our favorite things to do is spend a sunny Saturday 
walking around the tree lined perimeter of the park with
 Frank Sinatra playing. Fall + Frank; Something about
 the mixture of the two just seems right.

We’ve been getting a little weepy at the half barren trees,
 knowing that at any moment, all the beauty will fall to the 
ground, and winter will be here. But for now, we are 
savoring all the moments we can until that day comes.

We truly feel lucky to live in this neighborhood,
 especially in the Fall.



 




















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October 5, 2017

Lucky To Live Here in St. Louis



As Tootie once said
in one of our favorite classics,
Meet Me In St. Louis
"Wasn't I lucky to be born in my favorite city?"

There are thousands of things that
we LOVE about this city we 
call home. There are so many hidden gems,
things to do, places to see, people to meet,
and the list goes on. And while we'd love to
say "everything" is why we feel lucky
to live here in this city,
one of our absolute favorite parts of 
living in St. Louis is hands down, what we locals call,
South City. 

Geographically broad,
but locally tight knit. It's the place
we have called home now for
7 years. The Neighborhoods
all have that old city charm. The kind where
every street is
lined with brick houses, each unique
in structure and aesthetic. Local parks, 
like Francis Park,
where everyone goes to
walk their dogs. And it seems just about
every person you meet people is friendly, like
you both have a mutual understnading
of your love for the city. 

On top of all of that, there always seems to
be something going on, whether it
be Grub and Groove, Tour de Francis,
Macklind Days, or even just a
friendly neighborhood block party.
There's never a dull moment.



Embedded in the cozy neighborhoods, 
you will find lots of local eaterys and
shops. The convenience is such a bonus!
Some of our favorites include
Koho Boutique, The Mack, 
Mack Ave Deli (MAD deli), 
Copper Pig, Pub 9, Onestos,
Pueblo Solis, Russells, Donut Drive thru,
 Soha Art Gallery, just to name a few.
Check out our photo journal below of
some of a few of our favorite
South City Things.

OH! And did we mention we live
ONE MILE from 
Ted Drewes!?

South City Garden: You can't pick what you don't
grow. Neighbors come and maintenance this garden
daily. It also has a place for people to compost. 



Walking your dog around the neighborhood, you'll
always take interest in other people's landscapes
and unique architectures.


Turns out, The Donut Drive in doesn't just
have great donuts; it's also a great spot for
a photo shoot.


We've eaten more biscuits than we care 
to admit at Russell's Sunday brunch. You
won't find better ones in town!




You can always find a unique spot to take
some outfit pictures in South City



As avid music and fasion lovers, there
is nothing quite like living two blocks away
from a Record Store AND a cute boutique.


What makes YOU feel lucky to
live here?

Share YOUR unique story about what you
love about your neighborhood on Social 
media with the tag

#LUCKYTOLIVEHERE

and you'll be entered to win a fantastic
St. Louis themed prize! We're always looking for
great new places to see in St. Louis, and can't wait
to see what everyone has to share!


Follow all the great action in Saint Louis all season long just by searching #Luckytolivehere on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!




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