John brings more than three decades of experience in sales, marketing and customer experience to Two Rivers Stone Boutique. During his time in St. Louis’ corporate sector, he worked for companies like Purina, Enterprise and Centene. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to bring the skill sets I’ve built to a new business,” he notes. John’s experience allows the boutique to offer an elevated level of service to homeowners, designers, architects and fabricators. “At a lot of showrooms, you’re going to be handed a clipboard and told to walk around,” Virginia adds. “At Two Rivers, John is your clipboard. He’ll work with you to explore options and find inspiration for whatever your project is.”
Two Rivers Stone Boutique offers a wide selection of luxury options, including granite, marble, quartzite, onyx, porcelain and more—all sourced from locations like Italy, Brazil and India. “I personally travel to hand select products,” John says. “The stone travels from Carrara, Italy, to your countertop. Together, we can find the right product for you.” While Two Rivers Stone Boutique serves designers and other professionals, the showroom also is accessible for homeowners who may be at the beginning stages of a project or just considering options.
“If anyone is interested in seeing stone, we’re only a call away,” John notes. “That’s a key component of working with high-touch service.” Two Rivers Stone Boutique is located at the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Dielman Industrial Drive. Virginia adds that visiting can be a great way to get inspiration for a project, whether you are a homeowner, a designer or an architect. “Stone really is a piece of art you are adding to your home,” she says. “The beauty of the products can get your creativity flowing and you can see all the different ways you can use it. You may come in with one thing in mind but leave with two or three more ideas.”
For the Howells, Two Rivers Stone Boutique is the opportunity to bring an exceptional opportunity to St. Louis. They’re passionate about providing a concierge service to the community and supplying stone that would otherwise be inaccessible without leaving the region. “We are truly locally owned and family-operated,” John notes. “We’re passionate about helping the city we care about. The other day, we had a woman visit the showroom. She expected to just look around for 10 minutes. She found two slabs she wanted and told us she was canceling a flight to New York. She was ecstatic to be able to find it locally, and we’re proud to be supporting St. Louis.”
Located at 9215 Dielman Industrial Drive in St. Louis, Two Rivers Stone Boutique offers distinctive stone from around the world with concierge service. Pictured on the cover: Founder and president John Howell with his wife, Virginia. For more information, call 314.369.1788 or visit tworiversstone.com.
Cover design by Julie Streiler
Cover photo by Tim Parker Photography
Pictured at the top: Founder and president John Howell
Photo: Tim Parker Photography