St. Louis Tornado Relief
On Friday, May 16th, a devastating EF-3 tornado swept through the St. Louis area, leaving a trail of destruction and heartbreak. With winds reaching up to 152 mph, the tornado carved a 22-mile path through densely...
The Irish Roots of St. Louis Neighborhoods
While everyone knows about the St. Patrick’s Day parades, few realize how much Irish immigrants shaped St. Louis’s neighborhoods — quite literally. In the mid-1800s, large numbers of Irish laborers came to St. Louis to...
New Development Projects in St. Louis
St. Louis is in the midst of a transformation, and while some projects spark excitement, others raise eyebrows. Development in our city is always a balancing act—revitalization vs. gentrification, modern upgrades vs. historic preservation, big...
Haunted St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri is considered one of the most haunted cities in the United States, and there are many places to experience the paranormal, if your inclined to believe in such spooky things. For an...
A-List Achievement: We’ve Been Voted Best Real Estate Agent in St. Louis!
We are thrilled to announce that The Dawn Griffin Group has won the 2024 St. Louis Magazine A-List Award for Best Real Estate Agent! With nearly 70 years of combined experience, we have built a...
10+ Places to Buy Original Art in St. Louis
While many people appreciate art, fewer take the step to buy original pieces—especially from local artists. In St. Louis, investing in artwork from local galleries, art markets, and independent shops is a great way to...
20 Lessons Learned in 20 Years of Real Estate
In April 2018 I posted a blog titled 14 Lessons Learned from 14 years in Real Estate (read here). Fast forward six years and I just celebrated my 20th year as a Realtor. I am...
Bloody Mary Brunch
The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing diapers and other essential hygiene products to families in need throughout the St. Louis region. By collecting donations and distributing diapers and...
New in the Lou
Discovering new spots to dine and unwind in St. Louis is always fun. With the city’s ever-evolving food and drink scene, there’s never a shortage of fresh places to explore. Join us as we highlight...
Exploring the River Des Peres Greenway of St. Louis
Great Rivers Greenway is working to make the St. Louis Region a more vibrant place to live, work and play by developing a network of greenways to explore and enjoy. With more than 128 miles...
Guide to Used, Vintage, and Antique Furnishings in St. Louis
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and conscious living, vintage and antique furnishings have found renewed favor among homeowners. They not only appeal to those just starting out in their homeownership journey but also...
St. Louis Fall Festival Season 2023
In St. Louis there is a fifth season. It’s called Festival Season and it is upon us. There are so many events happening in the next several weeks, you have zero excuses to not get...