Category Archives: Elite Home / Design

Special Holiday Magic – The People’s Home

Special Holiday Magic - The People’s Home

“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.

Beautiful Beyond Belief 2024 Elite Home

Beautiful Beyond Belief 2024 Elite Home

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.

Las Campanas REDUX

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.

Shouse Living

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 […]

Getting to the Point

Getting to the Point

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 […]

Finding The Wow Factor

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 […]