While recently photographing a master bathroom (see the project here), we were delighted by the company of TJ, a puppy Papillon. The Mosby crew who worked on the bathroom project had quite the adventure when TJ got out of the house and ran off down the street, and they took off after him, caught him and brought him safely back home.
And the crew got comfortable with TJ’s “sister” Gracie, who shared lunch with the guys, Monday through Friday (above photo). The homeowner told us that her dogs miss the guys because they got so much love and attention, and this is not the first time we’ve been told about the relationship between the Mosby production crews and Man’s Best Friend.
This got us to reminiscing about all the canine friends we’ve had the pleasure to meet while photographing finished remodeling projects and we’d like to share them with you.
Molly the basset (above) lives with our long-time Creve Coeur client. During this photo shoot of their outdoor living project (see the project here), Molly gave us a guided tour. Then her “brother” Jake went one better: he demonstrated exactly how to use the dog ramp we designed for all 3 of the basset hounds in the house. Click to see Jake on their doggie ramp!
Sometimes the canine members of the family are camera shy, like on this project (above), while other times…
… a chocolate lab knows he coordinates so well with his new kitchen that he makes sure to saunter into the shot.
Sometimes, they are so unconcerned with all the activity that they simply fall asleep, like the King Charles spaniel in a family room addition (above)…
…while other times, we disrupt their beauty sleep! Though she wasn’t too awfully upset, because if you click through to all these home makeover photos, you’ll spot her resting comfortably in her bed as the camera snapped away.
Seal the German Shepard (above) served double duty as a Project Manager for her finished basement and her master bathroomand worked as a stylist on the photo shoot!
And every exterior renovation needs a dutiful border collie to keep the construction crew in line…or throw out the Frisbee for them!
Remodeling is really about building relationships, and we are proud to have so many wonderful canine members of the Mosby Building Arts family.
Would you like to see how energy efficiency looks and feels? This Saturday, June 19, 2010 from Noon – 4 p.m. you have the opportunity to tour 12 homes in the Metro St. Louis area and experience the beauty of green living.
Each home will be staffed with builders, owners and trained energy professionals to educate you on sustainable, efficient features (like reducing energy and water costs by 30-50%!) and answer all your questions.
Mosby Building Arts’ certified energy professional, Eric Fick, will be at EarthWays Center (one of the hosts of the event) at 3617 Grandel Square in Mid-Town St. Louis. He will demonstrate some of the tests performed during an energy audit that help him determine the solutions that deliver the best results for your health, comfort and pocketbook.
This free event is hosted by the St. Louis Homebuilders Association, Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center, and the St. Louis Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.
This Sunday, June 6, 2010, Scott Mosby will be at the Home Modification Fair, sponsored by the Bond County Senior Center. This event takes place from 12 – 5 p.m. at the Bond County Health Department, 1520 S. 4th Street in Greenville, IL 62246.
Scott Mosby, who is a Certified Aging In-Place Specialist, will share his knowledge of how to modify our homes to eliminate potential obstacles and focus on functionality, comfort and style. His presentation begins at 1 p.m.
On stage with Scott will be Greenville community pillar Robert Gaffner, who recently remodeled his home for accessibility with Mosby Building Arts. Robert will share the experience of undertaking an accessible design project and how these changes have improved his quality of life and productivity.
Also on hand at the Home Modification Fair will be members of Scott’s deep bench of professionals ready to answer your questions. Look for the Mosby Building Arts display, and talk with Consultants about 50-Plus living features (like grab bars and improved lighting) that will make yours a home for a lifetime.
We are pleased to be returning to the St. Charles Home Show, April 23-25, 2010. This event is open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. each day (ends on Sunday at 5 p.m.), so you have an entire Spring weekend to come visit with us. Admission and parking are free!
There are so many facets to remodeling and repairs, and you have many questions covering many topics. We bring together all the experts you need in one area so that you can efficiently discuss your home improvement needs and get the right answers.
Come to Aisle 400 with your list of questions and get answers about architecture and remodeling, flooring, kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures, skylights and junk removal. Talk with plumbers, electricians, designers and home consultants. This unprecedented level of knowledge and convenience is what makes the Mosby Solution Center your greatest one-stop resource for home enhancement.
Special Offers & Discounts
Visit with all the Mosby Solution Center Trade Partners to learn about special offers and discounts available exclusively to St. Charles Home Show guests.
On Stage: The Beauty of 50-Plus Living
Our lifestyles change as we age, and our homes can change right along with us. Join Scott Mosby at the Better Living Theater for a talk about how the 50+ Revolution is transforming the beauty and function of Metro St. Louis homes. Learn how to be safe, comfortable and independent in the home you love on Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at noon.
On Stage: Take Back Your Lawn from Moles & Voles
Mosby Solution Center Trade Partner Jeff Holper (aka The Mole Hunter) solves your indoor and outdoor pest problems the Better Living Theater stage and from booth # 415 inside the Mosby Solution Center. Click for Jeff’s show times.
KMOX Live Broadcast from the Home Show
Watch Scott do his KMOX Home Improvement Show from booth #416 inside the Mosby Solution Center on Saturday, April 24th. See the Answer Man in action from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Find Your Perfect Colors
You are drawn to different colors for personal reasons. Come to booth # 406 in the Mosby Solution Center to take a Porter Paints quiz that reveals the paint palette that will express your unique personality.
The Right Bath by Mosby
When it’s time to update your bathrooms, go with professional design and peace of mind. See the Right Bath display in booth # 410, and learn how you can have Mosby quality and expert workmanship at an affordable price. Don’t just cover it up, do it right the first time with the Right Bath by Mosby Building Arts.
The place to be for all your home improvement needs and inspirations is the St. Charles Home Show, April 23-25th, 2010. We are at your service, and hope to see you there!
Home enhancement hope springs eternal when you visit us at the 33rd Annual Home & Garden Show in downtown St. Louis at the Edward Jones Dome, February 25 – 28th, 2010.
The Mosby Solution Center
The Mosby Solution Center is your one-stop source for all home improvement needs. Come to aisle 3600 – 3800 with your To-Do checklist and team up with experts in home remodeling specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling, architecture, home theaters, skylights, windows and flooring, and more.
Do you have questions about the energy efficiency of your home? The Solution Center is where you will find home energy auditors, plumbers, electricians and heating and cooling pros, and answers for all your questions and problem.
Exterior beauty is on our minds come spring, and the Solution Center is your place for beginning spring projects such as landscaping, siding, windows, sealing and more.
For every need there is a solution, so visit the Mosby Solution Center for all your home enhancement needs in one convenient location, aisles 3600-3800 in the Dome.
The Monster Truck Is Coming
Here’s a peek of our new Monster Truck, days away from rolling out to the Home Show. Bring your grandchildren and children to the unveiling of our patriotic theme inside the heart of the Mosby Solution Center.
KMOX Live Broadcast with Scott Mosby
Be a part of the KMOX Home Improvement Show with Scott Mosby, as he does the show live under the Mosby Solution Center banner on Saturday, February 27, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Credits Count: Smart Design Is Your Smart Buy
Scott Mosby shares how to design your home to gain the most comfort, energy efficiency, and tax credits. Scott’s show times at the Better Living Theater in the Dome are:
The level of detail in the painted cardboard is awe-inspiring. You can almost ehar the sound of a glass ball ornament rolling across the floor, which awakens…
…Cindy Lou Who, who is no more than 2!
Gingerbread Cube
The level of detail on this cube is overwhelming. The two ladies responsible for this candy land cut out every single piece by hand and pasted it together and up onto the house. The icing is via caulk gun.
Quite the arts & crafts accomplishment!
Old Mosby Logo Cube
Our old company logo featured a house, and one of our carpenters recreated that logo as only a builder can.
The Christmas trees are decorated with our old business cards.
And even his fish Elmo gets a hat (on the tank) and a stocking, which holds his fish food!
NASCAR Christmas
These 2 ladies sit in an extra-wide cubicle which they refer to as “the double-wide trailer.” Thus was born NASCAR Christmas. They have an actual NASCAR tire that was donated by one of our fellow employees.
Their level of cultural detail was accurate and loving. We’ve all fallen in love with Killer, the stuffed pit bull!
The Mosby Building Arts office is in preparations for the 1st Annual Christmas Cube Decorating Contest. Final judging for the three top prizes takes place on Monday, December 21st, so many of the cubes are in-progress, waiting until the big day to pull out the show stoppers.
We share with you now the 3 cubes that are gloriously done.
Candy Cane Condo
The stockings hung by the chimney with care are for the judges!
Each window cleverly depicts what is actually on the other side of the cubicle wall.
Holiday Clothing Cube
Where holiday clothing gag gifts go for a little sympathy and lovin’.
Yes, that’s a Farrah Fawcett beauty center head up on the shelf.
Happy Holly Days
Overhead storage space was sacrificed for a Christmas village!
These are the 3 contestants who are done with their cubes. We have more contestants to showcase with photos and video AND announcing the winners! Stay tuned.
We joined with ReBuilding Together St. Louis, hundreds of local volunteers and HGTV to remodel the home of Hence Forland, and now we all come together once more to see the final results of our collaboration. Hence is a Desert Storm veteran who opens his home to homeless veterans, so it is appropriate that on Veteran’s Day we honor his dedication with the ultimate gift of transformation.
The Moolah Theatre doors open for this free event at 6 pm. The special will be broadcast on the big movie screen promptly at 7 pm. Celebrate with us and all the volunteers, veterans, and recipients involved in the restoration of the Windsor Transitional Home. This effort was a year in the making, and you can experience the first viewing of “the reveal” on HGTV with all of us. Click here for more viewing party details.
This was one of the most inspiring projects we’ve been involved with, and the sense of community pride it created remains with us always. Come share the energy and celebration at the Moolah Theatre on November 11th.
The Mosby Solution Center returns to the Fall Home & Remodeling Show, October 9 – 11, 2009 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Free admission and free parking makes it easy to visit with Mosby and receive answers to all your home enhancement questions in one location.
Special Attractions
• Scott Mosby presents Energy Credits = Cash & Comfort, wherein Scott takes you through the Federal and State tax credits for improving the energy efficiency of your home, and how this benefits your health, safety and comfort. Show times are: Friday and Saturday at 3 and 7 pm, and Sunday at 3 pm.
• As seen on TV, a custom-made Orange County Chopper bike will be on display at Booth #417 inside the Mosby Solution Center.
• The Mosby Solution Center – aisle 400 – is Scott Mosby’s trusted team of home improvement Trade Partners. Discover the right solutions from the following experts:
Aqua Systems – water treatment
Classic Carpet & Flooring
Hansen’s Tree, Lawn & Landscaping Services
Helitech – Waterproofing & Structural Repair
Holper’s Pest & Animal Solutions
Leafguard of St. Louis – gutter systems
Mosby Building Arts – architecture, remodeling and consulting
Overhead Door of St. Louis – garage doors
Premier Skylights
The Sound Room – home theater and audio/visual systems
West County Heating & Cooling
The event is free and open from 11 am – 9 pm everyday, except for closing early on Sunday at 5 PM. Here are driving directions to the St. Charles Convention Center. This is a unique opportunity to discover “The Art of Living” with a visit to the Mosby Solution Center.
Since 1947, Mosby Building Arts has been improving the lives of Metropolitan St. Louis families. From architecture & remodeling to maintenance and repairs, all the knowledge and performance you need is under the MBA roof.
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