“Deck the Halls” has become a classic carol that most passersby hum cheerfully to themselves as they stroll on a crisp, chilly December afternoon, bringing a rosy flush to their cheeks while Christmas shopping. However, the song also breathes life into the halls of many homes during the joyous holiday season, bringing the art of creating a feeling into the real world. Many feelings go through a visitor upon walking into the stunningly festive decor of the Missouri governor’s mansion at Christmas time: awe, amazement, pure joy, and a warm feeling of pride and belonging. Grand halls decked with historical holiday ribbons rich in color dazzle the garland and trees head to toe with warm, sparkling lights and ornaments – a tradition unlike any other.
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This luxury Lake of the Ozarks home, crafted by Liberty General Contracting and designed by Delaney Van Buren, blends timeless design with modern amenities. It’s built to last for generations.
Modern Lakeside Living by Delaney Van Buren highlights a sleek, contemporary home built by Thomas Construction, blending luxury with waterfront beauty.
Experience a beautifully branded home where every detail adds exceptional value. As Tom Roof, Owner, says, “The X-Factor is a unique quality that has the most significant impact on the outcome.”
The Patterson family’s treehouse, built in 2018, began as a space for family visits but has since become a serene woodland retreat. Crafted with love and rustic charm, it blends adventure with comfort for all who visit.
Beautiful Beyond Belief, this home on Lake of the Ozarks, built by Liberty General Contracting, blends stunning design with natural beauty. Its thoughtful architecture and lakeside setting make it a peaceful retreat, showcasing the craftsmanship and vision behind this one-of-a-kind space.
Situational irony. Those rare circumstances when unexpected tragic events, as disastrous as they may seem, actually turn out to present hidden opportunities. Such was the case of Las Campanas, the Elite Home featured in this issue’s remodeling story. Learn more about this feature in this issue of L•O PROFILE.
Modern “shouses” have evolved from an architectural theory called Functionalism which emerged in the early 20th century. The movement was fostered by architect Louis Sullivan, a mentor of Frank Lloyd Wright. Sullivan believed the deign of any structure should be drivn by that building’s purpose – its intended use. Following that functional design approach, current […]
When Bagnell Dam was finally completed and began blocking the Osage River in 1931, the subsequent body of water which was formed is now what we know as the Lake of the Ozarks. Because the Osage’s path followed a series of meandering valleys, the resulting shore formed for the Lake was a uniquely irregular myriad […]
As an executive with the Gillette Company and subsequent entrepreneur running his own enterprises, James Glenn has relocated over the years to numerous communities across the country. His wife, Tine, said there was always something they sought in every house they lived in along the way. “James always said that with any house considered, we […]










