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There are so many great things both Kirkwood, Webster Groves and our surrounding communities have to offer. We’ll be showcasing some of these in our next few blog posts. This week, we’re focusing on the Downtown Kirkwood Farmers’ Market. Many Kirkwood residents know and love the Farmers’ Market, and the Riggs Family is no different! We like to routinely stroll through to get our favorite fresh picks for family dinners, snacks and even the flowers are beautiful. Today, we’re taking you along on our most recent family outing to the Downtown Kirkwood Farmers’ Market.

A Community Tradition

Since 1976, the Farmers’ Market has been a hub for fresh and local product. The City of Kirkwood started it as a bicentennial project and still owns the market today. Opening day this year was April 14th, and you’ll be able to enjoy up until September 29th. The hours are as follows: M-F 9am-6pm, Saturdays 8am-5pm, and Sundays Summit Produce is open 10am-5pm.

However, the fun does not stop on September 29th. Be sure to check out the Farmers’ Market’s transition to a Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Market in October. This is operated by Summit Produce, and is open daily from 9am-8pm. More information on these activities and events can be found at: http://www.downtownkirkwood.com/farmers-market/farmers-market-events/

We are always running into our friends, neighbors and clients here. It’s that sense of community that makes it so special. It’s not only a place to get fresh produce, it’s a place to see familiar faces and experience one of the gems that we’re so proud to support, right in the heart of Kirkwood.

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Brian has grown with RIGGS since starting in 1986 as a Carpenter Apprentice, advancing over time to Journeyman Carpenter, Project Manager, and more recently Senior Project Manager.  Now, as the Production Manager, he utilizes his firsthand knowledge of all field work and job management to oversee progression of all RIGGS’ jobs, in addition to training and managing the entire field production staff.  Brian is also responsible for tool and material inventory, tool maintenance, and warehouse orderliness.  Decades of experience enables him to act as a client advocate with a focus on fostering and managing relationships between client and staff.

“Brian has naturally transitioned into this position with his years of experience and longevity in the company,” said Amie Riggs, Vice-President of RIGGS Company. “His easy-going personality makes him an amazing teacher and peer. He is a true leader, and we are thrilled about his next chapter here at RIGGS.”

Watching his father excel as a finish carpenter with RIGGS for many years, he grew a passion for carpentry at  a young age, choosing to follow in his father’s footsteps.  Now with more than thirty years as a union  carpenter, Brian has proven himself a skilled craftsman, producing exceptionally beautiful custom woodwork that rivals even his father’s.

“I am excited for my new role and responsibilities with the company, and look forward to learning and growing within the RIGGS family,” said Marquis. “I enjoy the challenge of remodeling and finish work, especially the opportunity to be creative.  Now as Production Manger I get to see all stages of a job, starting with the acquisition of a new project through to the presentation of its final result.”

Brian was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and is happily married to his wife, Jann. In his free time, he enjoys any time outdoors camping, hunting, and fishing, as well as spending time with his grandchildren.

About RIGGS Company

For nearly 60 years and three generations under family leadership, RIGGS Company has dedicated themselves to the highest values of uncompromising quality, doing what’s best for the client at all times, proposing the right solutions and executing each job with unparalleled excellence. RIGGS is a recipient of the Better Business Bureau TORCH Award, is a longtime supporter of events and causes in the Kirkwood community, and has received numerous Homer Awards from the Home Builders Association of St. Louis. The firm has been featured in the St. Louis Business Journal Table of Experts, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and a number of construction and remodeling trade publications. For more information, visit www.riggscompanystl.

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Firstly, it looks like the hot colors this year will be pretty muted and inspired by nature. Very cool tones that will bring tranquility and calm into your space, including shades of blue, green, gray, light pinks, tan and purple. These colors are soothing and restorative, meaning your home will be your sanctuary and place to take a moment from your stressful, busy life to relax. Another nice feature of these colors are the fact that they are super versatile and perfect for both interior and exterior projects, and matches with so many colors and design styles, from traditional, modern, to coastal and global.

Earthy tones are also hot if you’re not a fan of the cool tones, from olive-browns to rich greens. And a trend that we don’t see going anywhere, anytime soon, is gray. Pure gray, purple gray, blue gray, green gray, they’re all popular and they’re all on the list for 2018.

You can use these shades to create a mindful space, perfect for awareness and providing a place that balances our busy life activities, reduce stress and remind us of the moments of joy in our lives. Yes, that might sound a bit dramatic when we’re just talking about a color, but these shades have the power to create calm. At least it does for us!

Another color trend that will be hot this year is accents. Whether it be a pop of color in your home decor or painting a wall a vibrant color, accents are a great way to add interest and create a maximum impact. Not ready to pull the plug and make a major color change inside your house? Try painting the front door! It adds great curb appeal and will freshen the look of the whole house in just a matter of minutes.

Speaking of painting your door, a trend making a huge statement for the interior of your home is painting your doors black! If you’re someone with kids, this might seem extra appealing to you, say good bye to finger prints and drawings!

When it comes to home decor, jewel toned furniture looks to be popular this year, from chairs to pillows and candles, decor is a great way to add a pop of color and interest in a room without the commitment of painting a wall a vibrant color.

Natural wood and drift wood are hitting the market hard in 2018, from cabinets to tables and dressers, you’ll see the light natural wood sweeping the nation, especially in a contemporary setting.

So there you have it, a quick look at some of the color trends for 2018 that we’ve been noticing and loving. Do you plan on integrating any of these trends into your home? If so, what trends are you loving and what trends do you hope fizzle out quickly? Be sure to check out our 2018 Home Trends Pinterest board for more inspiration!

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We were thrilled to find out that Pantone, a world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems, has created a new Pantone color in honor of Prince. Prince’s estate and the Pantone Color Institute unveiled a new purple shade last week in honor of the late SUPERSTAR singer called Love Symbol #2. This shade was inspired by Prince’s custom Yamaha purple piano and his love for the brilliant color.

The color purple and Prince go hand in hand, throughout his career purple was sprinkled throughout his life, from his clothing, instruments, music video and songs (hello, Purple Rain).

To celebrate Pantone’s newest shade and honor Prince, we have changed our RIGGS logo to Love Symbol #2 for the month! We hope you love it as much as we do.

We’ll leave you with this little gem to brighten your day:

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July 24, 2017: St. Louis, Mo. – RIGGS Company, a Kirkwood design-build remodeling firm established in 1959, is excited to announce the relocation of the business in the Kirkwood community. After 17 years in their current building, on North Clay Avenue, RIGGS will open the doors to their new space at 333 Leffingwell Avenue, Unit 109 in Kirkwood, MO by the first week in September.

“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to highlight innovation, enhance client service, and more efficiently use our work and display areas,” said Amie Riggs, Vice-President of RIGGS Company. “We’re currently in the process of building out the space in our new location, which we designed to focus on what our clients need and want from us today. While we loved our old building and its charm, that space did not give us the flexibility to expand, grow and show our full capabilities.”

The new RIGGS location at 333 Leffingwell Avenue is one block from downtown Kirkwood, directly next door to their warehouse, which made it an ideal location. The relocation is beneficial to both employees and clients, including better parking and a more streamlined and efficient office design. RIGGS will remain open during the move and will be operating business as usual.

A big part of business as usual for the RIGGS family includes giving back to the Kirkwood community, where they’ve lived and operated since the company’s founding in 1959.

“The new space positions us well to be able to continue serve our community’s needs, something we all feel very passionately about,” said Riggs. “We’ve maintained our presence in the heart of Kirkwood and have reduced our expenses in the process, allowing us the resources and ability to give back to the community. Kirkwood is our home, and the entire team is excited for the opportunity to make this move.”

About RIGGS Company

For over 55 years and three generations under family leadership, RIGGS Company has dedicated themselves to the highest values of uncompromising quality, doing what’s best for the client at all times, proposing the right solutions and executing each job with unparalleled excellence. RIGGS is a recipient of the Better Business Bureau TORCH Award, is a longtime supporter of events and causes in the Kirkwood community, and has received numerous Homer Awards from the Home Builders Association of St. Louis. The firm has been featured in the St. Louis Business Journal Table of Experts, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and a number of construction and remodeling trade publications. For more information, visit www.riggscompanystl.

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The Grand Opening was April 8th and there was a massive turnout from the community, to which we are eternally grateful! The support we saw from the Kirkwood community was incredible. And now, Kirkwood has one of the best Children’s Rooms in the country. You can check out our album of photos from the Grand Opening HERE.

This space features a replica of the Kirkwood Train Station, along with a large, colorful train where kids can sit and read. But that’s not all, technology was key in making this children’s room so unique, with an interactive floor projector, a 3D printer and a smart table. The best part of the technology in the library is how it’s interactive to encourage collaboration and teamwork. Show Me St. Louis thought that the library was pretty awesome as well, so they came out for a tour of the space and might have discovered the coolest place to spend time with the kiddos. Here’s the Show Me St. Louis segment where you can see the high tech features of the children’s room in all of its glory.

We want to send a big thank you out to the Kirkwood Public Library for trusting us with this remodel. It has been an honor and a privilege to make your dream a reality and create an interactive space for learning, fun and collaboration. Another big thank you to our RIGGS team who worked so hard to execute and complete this one-of-a-kind project. You’ve gone above and beyond, and we cannot thank you enough!

If you haven’t stopped by the Kirkwood Public Library yet to check out the new space, what are you waiting for? Stop by today and let us know what’s your favorite feature.

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RIGGS is the General Contractor on this fun project, and we found a wonderful designer out of New York specializing in children’s library design. We are facilitating the entire design, assisting with the furniture selection and designing the custom PDI carpeting directly with the manufacturer (which will be AWESOME). This is a fun group to work with and we are thrilled with the progress so far!

The Kirkwood Public Library is having a “Laying Tracks” ceremony to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Kirkwood Public Library Children’s Room on Saturday, January 7th at 10am, and you’re invited! This family friendly event will begin at 10am in the Children’s Room and will include a train-themed story time and treats. Construction is set to begin after the ground breaking ceremony and should be completed by Spring. We will be sure to share pictures along the way and can’t wait to see the final results! This will be a fun place for kids to read and learn, and we are honored to work on this project.

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