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The LUXURY COLLECTION of

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16775 Wills Trace

25 Heather Hill Lane

223 Appaloosa

Lot 24 August Tavern Creek

360 Willow Weald Path

2762 Wynncrest Manor

Wildwood | $1,789,900

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Chesterfield | $850,000

Olivette | $1,275,000

Wildwood | $944,900

Wildwood | $839,900

1333 Wildhorse Meadows Chesterfield | $1,200,000

10 Forest Hills Ridge

Clarkson Valley | $895,000

2538 North Fox Hound

Lake St Louis | $525,000

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Alliance Luxury Specialists successfully represent significant properties throughout the St Louis Metro region, across seven counties. Here is a selection of a few of the residences we currently offer. Our Luxury Division is successful because we leverage the excellence that comes from a tradition of representing St Louis’ premier properties for over half a century with the integrity, financial stability, and networking strength of the world’s most respected and admired global powerhouse… Berkshire Hathaway. Wondering if your dream home is open this weekend? View a complete list of area open houses at

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Featured LUXURY SPECIALISTS of

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Land | Litwack & Associates

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Situated on an exclusive lane in the heart of Frontenac, 10 Frontenac Place boasts 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and over 5,000 sq ft of luxury living space. Designed by Robert Lococo, 300 Carlyle Lake is luxury condo living at its finest. Centralized location in Creve Coeur minutes away from dining, shopping & highways.

10 Frontenac Place | $1,595,000

300 Carlyle Lake | $675,000

Suzanne Matyiko

Chesterfield 314-496-8224 www.suzannematyiko.com Sophistication and elegance abound in this designer perfect home on 3.78 acres. Exquisite details and finishes are found throughout this 4 bedroom, 4 + 2 bath trophy home.

921 Stonecastle Drive | St Paul | $1,750,000

The Medelberg Team

Chesterfield 314-265-3888 www.themedelbergteam.com Exceptional Schierholz construction in desirable neighborhood. Gourmet kitchen opens to hearth room, and finished lower level walks out to Baker pool/hot tub.

1154 Greystone Manor | Chesterfield | $1,149,000

Eric Merchant

Wentzville 314-541-1218 www.merchantofhomes.com Custom masterpiece home with the finest attention to detail inside and out. Sitting on 3 acres, the 4 bedroom suites, each with their own private bath, are just some of the many luxuries this 8,300 sq ft home offers.

930 Stonecastle Drive | St Paul | $1,750,000

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ELEGANT LIVING

Coverage of our fifth Show House climaxes in fine style by focusing on the final rooms and features

STYLE 30 32 34

One Look, Two Ways Best Face Forward Bespoke Couture

THE DAILY 92 93 96

C Suite Business Notes At Work With…Amanda Joiner Operation Backpack

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ARTS & CULTURE

Q&A WITH SANJAY GUPTA The acclaimed neurosurgeon and CNN correspondent chatted with

104 Dinner and a Show 106 Q&A with Sanjay Gupta 108 Around Town 109 Travel: Wandering the Whitney

LN about his Nov. 3 St. Louis Speakers Series appearance at Powel Hall, sponsored by Maryville University.

On the cover 10 St. Joseph’s Academy celebrates the 175th anniversary of its founding with its annual auction. To learn more, email alumnae@sja1840.org or call 314-394-4342. The story begins on page 10.

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1606 Tradd Court (Chesterfield).

$459,000

12703 Hezel Lane (Creve Coeur).

$455,000

7 Carrswold Drive (Clayton).

$2,950,000

456 Conway Meadows Drive (Chesterfield). $425,000

8 Huntleigh Woods (Huntleigh).

$2,750,000

1077 Glenway Drive (Glendale).

$425,000

1950 Log Cabin Lane (Ladue).

$2,699,000

6916 Pershing Avenue (University City).

$414,900

400 South Warson Road (Ladue).

$2,395,000

527 Ballas Trails Drive (Des Peres).

$414,500

4 Dromara Road (Ladue).

$2,199,000

1132 Dunwoody Drive (Warson Woods).u $364,900

30 Huntleigh Woods (Huntleigh). l

$1,995,000

4034 Magnolia Place (St. Louis).

$349,000

14 Country Life Acres (Country Life Acres). $1,950,000

6253 Washington Avenue (St. Louis).

$349,000

4 Barclay Woods (Ladue).

$1,850,000

7807 Cornell Avenue (University City).

$309,000

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$685,000

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842 N. New Ballas #204 (Creve Coeur).

$320,000

665 Wyndham Crossings (Des Peres).

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$219,000

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$550,000

900 S. Hanley, #6B (Clayton).

$215,000

557 Beauford Drive (Warson Woods).

$549,900

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729 Dougherty Place (Kirkwood).

$524,500

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EDITOR LAST WEEKEND, THE FIFTH ANNUAL LADUE NEWS SHOW HOUSE CLOSED ITS doors, but if you missed your chance to visit in person, this week’s issue offers you a virtual tour of the home. In this special Elegant Living edition, we take you room by room through each exquisite space, as the designers describe everything that went into their creations. As we prepared this week’s pages, I was transported back to the home at 1752 N. Woodlawn Ave., and I can honestly say that, in my humble opinion, this was LN’s best Show House yet. Each room – from the modern Artist’s Studio to the peaceful Master Suite, to the Dining Room, where the table was set for Thanksgiving – showed off a distinct style, and there was a surprise around every corner. None of this would be possible without a fantastic team of sponsors and volunteers, as well as the participating designers, who each poured their time and energies into the project. I would like to personally thank our presenting sponsor, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, along with sponsors Terra, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Dream Play Recreation, Bishop’s Post and Suntrup West County Volvo. Volunteer liaison Lisa Malone, LN office manager Megan Langford and design chair Alan Brainerd also were invaluable to ensuring the project’s success. Finally, the volunteers from Show House beneficiary SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital guided all of our guests through the home, and their attentive support was indispensable.

DE LOS REYES PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER , WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT PHOTO BY DIANE ANDERSON, CAROL DUHME PHOTO BY JERRY NAUNHEIM JR.

To see the amazing results of this group effort, turn to our complete Show House coverage, starting on page 39.

Lisa de los Reyes, Managing Editor

Editor’s Corner

Rossman School in Creve Coeur was recently listed as one of the 50 Best Private Elementary Schools in the

The word around town

U.S. The honor comes from TheBestSchools.org. Ranked at No. 31, Rossman was the only Missouri school to make the list.

Carol Duhme

Seventeen exemplary individuals have been selected by St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System as the 2015 Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans. Among Women of Achievement’s Pam Toder, Gwendolyn Packnett, Joni Karandjeff and Gin Wachter

them are Ladue residents Carol Duhme, 98, a trustee for the Roblee

Do you know a woman worthy of praise? The Women of Achievement

Foundation; Patricia Kapsar, 80, who

organization has announced its annual call for nominations. The St. Louis

served as an executive with Bethesda

Women of Achievement Award will celebrate its 61st anniversary – and a new

Health Group for 25 years; and Ray

class of honorees – at its awards luncheon on May 10, 2016. Eligible women

Potter, 81, who has volunteered

are those who demonstrate a commitment to bettering the St. Louis region

for OASIS Intergenerational

through voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant

Tutoring for the past 20 years.

breadth of a volunteer career. Nominees are accepted from throughout the

All of the honorees will be fêted

St. Louis metropolitan area, including the Metro East. Visit woastl.org/

at a gala on Sun., Nov. 15, at

nominate.php for full details on how to submit a nomination. The deadline is

the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at

midnight on Mon., Jan. 11.

the Arch.

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We’re Sorry: On the cover of our Oct. 23 edition, we incorrectly referred to the materials used in the fashions at retailer Fauxgerty, which specializes in faux leather and suede.

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The

Legacy of Angels

he legacy of the Angels began 175 years ago, before the pupils of St. Joseph’s Academy were even known as such. In fact, until approximately 40 years ago, the young women were called Sajoettes. The evolution of one of St. Louis’ most prestigious schools – from its Carondelet campus (1840 to 1925) to the Fontbonne campus (1925 to 1955) and finally to Frontenac (1955 to present-day) – not only tells the tale of the city’s own development, but paints a picture of the nation and our place in it. Step back in time and learn how these angels took flight. The Academy released its first history in honor of this momentous anniversary, “St. Joseph’s Academy: 175 Years of Tradition, Excellence and Faith,” written by longtime faculty member Jeanne Wilson, class of 1975. “The book is reflective of St. Joseph’s Academy as trendsetters in education,” Wilson says. “It shows the sisters were always invested in the times.” The private school proves to be older than most places in St. Louis, with the public school system preceding its existence only by two years. Responding to a call for teachers of the deaf in St. Louis, a countess from France acted as the Academy’s original benefactor, resulting in the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet opening a convent school and St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf in a two-room cabin. St. Joseph’s Academy began in that same cabin, but within its first year moved to a three-story

St. JoSeph’S AcAdemy

By Amanda Dahl

brick building, its home until 1925. “The sisters were forward-thinking at every move,” director of development Linda Decker says. “Coming from France to Carondelet, moving to the Fontbonne campus to where we are now…every move was a risk. It was a risk, but really a vision they turned into reality.” The Academy adapted in numerous ways, including the move to Clayton with Fontbonne College in 1925, which led to the Academy no longer accepting boarders as both institutions grew. From the early cost of tuition (a mere $84 for boarders) to tunics and bloomers as sportswear, the book gives insights into the school’s development and the times surrounding it. Clothing classes proved the most popular subject for decades, until it was dropped in favor of academic business and computer courses, which had become more prevalent in the 1990s. “We’re always moving to the more, as a strong, viable school to this day,” says principal Jennifer Sudekum. “It took courage for the sisters to do what they did. We see their success in our alumnae and their impact in the world.” That legacy continues proudly with today’s Angels. “My school has always taught young women to be incredible leaders, and I am thrilled to say that is still alive today as St. Joe continues to empower women,” junior Marissa O’Malley says. “I am happy to be a St. Joe Angel, and look forward to carrying on this legacy.”

Having that legacy encapsulated in a book not only shows the Academy’s progression, but also instills a sense of pride in the community. “The book shows the Angels how they are a part of something big,” Wilson says. “Just think, at our 200-year anniversary, these girls attending today can have daughters here,” Decker comments. The story of St. Joseph’s Academy is told not only in years, but in the continuation of family lines throughout its history, proving the rich traditions and core values set by the sisters still ring true in today’s world, almost two centuries later. “Two of my sisters, along with my mom and aunts, attended St. Joe,” junior Kristen Weber says. “I realize how much St. Joe has nourished me to become the young woman I am, and how prepared I am to go out and make an impact on the world.” From its founding days in a small cabin to today’s large campus and diverse education, St. Joseph’s Academy continues to develop balanced young women who are ready to make their mark. As is clear from the rich history of this important educational institution, the angels have set out on a flight path toward continued success. 2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac 314-394-4300, sja1840.org

175th Anniversary Gala  An Evening with the Angels

2016 AnnuAl Dinner Auction | SAt., Feb. 27

This gala celebration brings together the entire SJA community – alumnae, parents and grandparents (current and past), students and friends. The auction is the school’s largest fundraising event and provides funds for general operations and scholarships for girls who otherwise would not be able to attend St. Joe. For more information contact the auction office at auction@sja1840.org or call 314-394-4910

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any people enjoy wine, but some people take their interest further than just enjoying a glass here and there. This Ladue home features a completely custom wine cellar in the dining room. Bob Burmeister of Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry worked with April Jensen of ADJ Interiors to make their client’s dream of having a display-type storage space for wine and Champagne a reality. Since the clients enjoy entertaining, the dining room was the perfect space for such a feature. “After discussing all the requirements, I then designed and fabricated each wine cabinet from scratch using Lyptus wood, which would handle different temperature zones,” he says. “Each cabinet had to be insulated.” Burmeister used high-polished stainless steel doors with insulated clear glass, LED lighting for each cabinet, and polished nickel horizontal storage racks to handle standard 750 ml bottles all the way up to 1.5-liter magnum-sized bottles. The cabinetry also features case storage on the lower shelves. He notes that each unit had to be individually controlled from a remote location to correctly store the wines at their desired temperatures. “The project was quite challenging, but very rewarding when the clients started sending me photos of them filling each unit with their private wine collection,” Burmeister says.

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ou can eat like royalty, even in your own home. You may not have a royal chef to prepare your meals, but even the humblest dish is elevated when served on the very same elegant dinnerware that graces the table of William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Herend porcelain pattern created for William and Kate, named Royal Garden, is just one of many available at Chesterfield Jewelers. The delicate design features hand-painted butterflies and flowers in shades of lavender and pale yellow. The pattern is described by Herend as “a modern interpretation of Herend’s classic Queen Victoria pattern,” which earned its name when Queen Victoria purchased the porcelain in 1851 after seeing it in London at the first World’s Fair. And, yes, Chesterfield Jewelers also carries Queen Victoria porcelain, with its multicolored blooms and butterflies motif. Herend dinnerware is special because, as Kathryn Goslee, co-owner of Chesterfield Jewelers, explains, each piece is handpainted by Herend artists. “There are no decals used, and this is a finer porcelain than other brands – it’s thinner and smoother, and the glaze is nicer,” she says. Because Herend products are made with durable hard-paste porcelain, they are dishwasher safe, something relatively uncommon for fine dinnerware. Hard-paste porcelain is made of kaolin, a type of clay, mixed with finely ground rock and fired at very high temperatures to create durable, bright white ceramic. It’s believed to have been first manufactured in China as early as the seventh century. Herend, based in its namesake town of Herend, Hungary, has been manufacturing hard-paste porcelain since 1826. The company is known for its fine dinnerware and serving pieces and its decorative items, particularly collectable animal figurines decorated in Herend’s distinct “fishnet” design. On Sat., Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chesterfield Jewelers will host one of Herend’s artists, Marianna Steigervald, who will demonstrate her artistic process and personalize Herend pieces for customers. Steigervald grew up in a small village in Hungary and attended Herend Porcelain Manufactory’s vocational secondary school, where artists are taught the secrets of Herend design and painting. LadueNews.com | october 30, 2015

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at Chesterfield Jewelers On Sat., Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chesterfield Jewelers customers can watch the artistic process in person as Herend artist Marianna Steigervald demonstrates her technique and personalizes Herend items for buyers. Chesterfield Jewelers is the only Midwest stop on Steigervald’s tour of 10 U.S. Herend dealers. For more information, call Chesterfield Jewelers at 636-537-5590 or visit chesterfieldjewelers.com.

At the event at Chesterfield Jewelers, Steigervald will use colors not typically availaable on Herend items in this country. “I’ll have so ome very unique pieces available at the event,” Goslee says. “Herend collectors will want to see these limited-edition colors and items. There will be about $200,000 worth of special items here for the event.” For example, customers will see Herend figurines with turquoise, lavender and 24-karat gold designs not typically available in America. A limitededition polar bear, numbered seven of 100 and part of the Herend Reserve Collection, also will be available. The piece is about 8 inches tall and 16 inches long, decorated in platinum and gray. “The polar bear is a brandent, and new item being brought in just for this even dit’s exquisite,” Goslee says. “We’ve also got brandnew jungle animal figurines that are very unusual.” Chesterfield Jewelers is the only Midwest stop on Steigervald’s tour of 10 U.S. Herend dealers. Goslee says customers who purchase at least $350 in Herend items will receive a $175 collectible gift, while supplies last. In addition to viewing Steigervald at work, the event will include a raffle to allow buyers a chance to win a pair of large Herend duck figurines valued at $3,200. Additionally, Steigervald will be choosing one store from Herend’s 10-city tour to receive a $6,500 tureen and platter to donate to the charity of the shop’s choice. “We’ll ask our customers to identify a charity and tabulate the votes to choose which one we’ll donate the tureen to,” Goslee notes. “Marianna will choose the Herend dealer she feels provides the warmest welcome to make the charitable donation,

so we really want to show her the warmth of our community while she’s here.” Beth Castellaw, a regional sales manager for Herend USA, adds that St. Louis has a good chance of getting the nod for being welcoming. “This is a big market for us,” she says. “It’s a metropolitan area where plenty of people appreciate quality things, and Kathryn has worked very hard to develop a clientele that expresses that. She’s very good at helping individual clients find the things that most suit their taste, and she’s usually right on the money about what her customers like.” 17037 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, 636-537-5590, chesterfieldjewelers.com

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S‌ usan Cox Holden of Janet McAfee Real Estate truly invests in her clients by going above and beyond to achieve their dreams. “It is important to keep (interactions) personal, even in our time of texting, tweeting and Facebooking. Nothing replaces the personal interaction and individualized help you get from a real estate agent. I meet that challenge by always being available and giving superior service,” Holden says. “People can tell I genuinely want to help them and take on the responsibility in a personal way.” That type of connection ensures Holden’s clients receive more attention to detail, translating to worthwhile connections for their dream home. “I love wearing many hats. I’m in a position to share my knowledge and expertise with clients by introducing them to my contacts, including contractors and service

providers with whom I have relationships,” she says. She has seen the highs and lows of the economy and how that factors in to the real estate industry, but has always come through swinging. “People always have to move, in good times and bad,” Holden says. “I just try to help them the best way I can. Educating buyers and sellers on expectations about the process and what they need to do to buy and sell in the current market is key.” Always drawn to the industry, Holden didn’t embrace the life of a real estate agent at first because of its commission-based pay. Once married, she joined her husband at night classes, continuing on to earn her broker’s license. “I knew I wanted to be with a smaller, more personalized company. I found my home at Janet McAfee.” Almost 26 years have passed since then, and Holden has never left the agency. Respecting the

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f you were ever been lucky enough to stand backstage and watch the magical transformations that happen before a fashion show, you would learn a thing or two, to say the least. Makeup artists are required to work extremely fast, using products in multiple ways to make an impact – then move on to the next bombshell. As it turns out, our daily lives can be impacted by these tricks, as well. I’m here to share the latest tricks to get you out the door quicker and create a professional-quality look at the same time.

Effectively clean your brushes Makeup artists clean their brushes so often that a brush – which should last you a lifetime – could be falling apart in just a couple of years. But for day-today use, we may only be sanitizing them a couple, times per week. According to Chris Gipson, Chanel artist at Dillard’s St. Louis Galleria, if you are concerned about keeping them in tiptop shape, then use white tissue paper (the kind you stuff a gift bag with) instead of Kleenex or paper towels. “The tissue paper is less absorbent and less abrasive, so it holds the brush cleanser on the surface,” he says. “That gives it the ability to break down the color and bacteria.”

Apply the same color to your lips and cheeks

Use a tinted brow gel on your lashes

Artists have been using lipstick to achieve this look for years. Depending on your lipstick, though, this method may leave a sheen on the cheeks that is not always wanted. Thankfully, there are several products created to do just that. My favorites are Benefit’s Benetint (Sephora, $30) and Dior’s Cheek & Lip Glow (Dillard’s, Neiman Marcus, $37). They both create a soft-stained look that can be made more dramatic if you add more. You can also layer a gloss or another lipstick over your lips to slightly change the hue.

This season on the runway, we are seeing a lot of natural-looking lashes. This is a great way to achieve that “I woke up like this” look. Sweep a coat or two of softly tinted or clear brow gel onto your lashes. While you’re at it, apply it sweeping up on your brows to hide any grey or blonde hairs. Bobbi Brown’s Natural Brow Shaper & Hair Touch Up (Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, $24) and Dior’s Diorshow Brow Gel (Dillard’s, Saks, $29) are both great universal choices.

Highlight just in the center of the face This can be quite tricky if you choose a product that is too shimmery or if you’re not a pro at blending. Well, guess what? Cosmetic companies developed highlighter pens just for this issue. One of the most popular is YSL’s Touche Éclat (Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, $42). The amazing thing about these types of products is that they blend seamlessly and are not shiny. The designer brands have extra skin-boosting benefits and usually last longer.

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Use your luxury lip balm for everything A good-quality lip balm can be used for so many different tricks: To smooth unruly fly-aways, add a lasting moisturized look on your cheekbones, soothe rough cuticles and – my favorite – hydrate and protect lips. Try Sisley-Paris’s Nutritive Lip Balm (Sak’s, $79) or La Mer’s The Lip Balm (Saks, Nordstrom, $50). You won’t be disappointed by your newly acquired pro timesavers – and you may even free up a few more seconds to take a deep breath or sneak another cup of joe before you head out the door.

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Creative Couture Twin brothers and St. Louis natives Mark and Marlon Austin’s company, Bespoke Couture, outfits clients across the world in one-of-a-kind menswear and footwear. By Walè Soluade | Photos by Sabrine Rhodes

ven if you don’t know their names, you’ve probably seen Mark and Marlon Austin – the twins behind Bespoke Couture – or, maybe without knowing it, their work. From front-row seats at style and fashion events in the St. Louis area to photos of the pair entering the Fortezza da Basso for Pitti uomo in Florence, Italy, the Bespoke twins, as the Austins are known on Instagram and elsewhere, have developed a global presence in the menswear industry for their one-of-a-kind, made-to-order and made-to-measure clothing and footwear. The Austins began their careers as financial planners with penchants for dressing well, which quickly caught the attention of their coworkers and clients. recognizing the opportunity for a new career path, Marlon began researching menswear manufacturers and suppliers, and Bespoke Couture was established in 1993. “There was no Internet back then, and I spent weekends at the library doing research on who did what and the weekdays making calls,” Marlon says. He quickly learned that many of the companies were interested only in working with businesses with brick-and-mortar shops. After much searching, Marlon connected with a suit and shirt manufacturer that bought into Bespoke’s vision. With the company’s manufacturing in place, the Austins continued hosting trunk shows around St. Louis, taking measurements and delivering custom-made orders to their first clients. Drawing upon their experience as financial planners, the brothers took a by-appointment-only approach to sales and began calling on clients and prospects to grow the business. today, the brothers manage areas of the business variously: Marlon is responsible for maintaining relationships with vendors, suppliers and marketers, while Mark and Marlon both handle finances and quality control. When it comes to designing clothing and footwear, the brothers both contribute creative vision. Mark describes himself as more of a traditionalist, whereas Marlon tends to be more contemporary and inspired by bolder colors and patterns. “My thing has always been to take bold patterns and make them into suits,” Marlon says. “Anyone can wear a navy or gray suit, but when you take a chalk-stripe or a plaid fabric and create an entire suit from it, when you walk into a room, people will remember you.” They find inspiration for their designs in everything from vintage tWA pilot’s jackets to menswear from the ’20s and ’30s. Whatever the influence, the brothers say Bespoke Couture garments are always “distinctly individualized.” In the past few years, the brothers say they’ve seen the menswear market expand as more men take interest and invest in their personal

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style – including custom, or bespoke, hand-made pieces. In the early days of the business, though, they faced a big challenge: shoppers were more interested in readyto-wear clothing and popular brand names, and were hesitant to pay more for original items. While doing some work for Ralph Lauren on the brand’s Purple Label line, the Austins began responding to the evolution in suiting from ready-to-wear sack-style suits to those with stronger shoulders and more defined, structured fits. “For a long time, Italian brands had a hold on the ready-to-wear clothing market, but by the end of the ’90s, that was almost over, and people were starting to look to custom clothing,” Marlon says. “At the same time, the dotcom boom, where men were wearing golf shirts and khakis, was peaking. Then that bubble burst, and it became even more important to be remembered, which led men to focus on dressing better.” Today, Bespoke Couture offers three tiers of menswear: bespoke, made-to-measure and made-toorder. All of the company’s tailoring and construction is done in Italy, but the Austins travel around the world meeting with clients and sourcing materials to ensure they offer the highest-quality products. “When we first started, most of the guys that wanted to look good had means,” Mark says. “Today your average guy, when he walks into Gap, he’s trying to look his best. So in the past year, we made the decision to offer products in three different tiers that will fit three different pocketbooks.” Clients commissioning bespoke items go through a full consultation where they are able to select every

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element and detail of the design, from fabric to buttons on clothing items to the leather, texture, color and soles of footwear. Clients also go through a series of fittings, including the initial measurement, which results in a custom-made pattern cut to their measurements. That custom pattern is then used to create what’s called a basted garment. The basted garment is used to further dial in the perfect fit before the final piece or pieces are delivered to the client. Recently, as a result of a new business relationship, the Austins have introduced a new option for bespoke items: clients can now commission original fabric for garments, making pieces that much more one-of-a-kind. Items commissioned at the bespoke tier start at around $5,500. Mark says it was always important for the company to “make the garments functional, such as with cellphone pockets, while incorporating bold elements.” With its made-to-measure items, Bespoke takes existing standard-sized base patterns and modifies them to fit a client’s measurements, with items starting around $1,498. The fit of made-to-measure garments is expected to be superior to anything ready-to-wear or off the rack, as it’s tailored to the client’s measurements and taste. Most ready-to-wear garments are constructed to fit the manufacturer’s definition of an average customer’s size and measurements. Made-to-measure garments typically involve less craftsmanship and time compared to bespoke items, which are made entirely from scratch based on a

client’s specifications. The company’s third tier is made-to-order, which offers an additional alternative to off-the-rack clothing. Clients are able to come into the Bespoke Couture showrooms, choose from a curated selection of fabrics and try on existing jackets and pants, which are then tailored to fit them. Even at the made-to-order level, though, Bespoke’s attention to detail remains impressive; buttonholes, for example, are sewn by hand. Made-to-order items are the company’s least expensive tier, beginning at around $595. “We’ve always prided ourselves on being the best and only working with the best,” Mark says. “As one of our clients put it, ‘If you absolutely must be the best-dressed man in the room, you go see Mark and Marlon.’” To learn more about Bespoke Couture, visit bespokecouture.net.

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parlor, dining room, den and powder room. A large conservatory is adjacent to the living room, with French doors that lead to a brick patio with mature boxwoods, a fountain and wrought-iron architectural details. Upstairs, there are three large bedrooms and a bonus room, as well as a bright alcove with French doors that overlooks the circular driveway. The home’s rear face also features two large walkout balcony-style porches with a western vista. For this year’s Show House, 12 teams of interior designers from across the St. Louis area were invited to transform the interior of the elegant estate, each with its own distinctive style. For the past few weeks, from Sat., Oct. 10, to Sun., Oct. 25, the Ladue News Show House was open to the public. Now, we’re unrolling the welcome mat and inviting you to walk through the stunning transformations, room by room.

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rivate gates open along Woodlawn Avenue, and as the long drive unfurls, an immaculate brick residence reveals its grandeur. Originally known in St. Louis as Chaumier Farms, the 20 acres have since been divided into three separate parcels; yet the splendor of that spread is reflected in the design of this gracious mid-century abode, which is on the market for $3.925 million. Now, LN unrolls the welcome mat and invites you to witness the transformation from beloved estate to enviable classic. Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty has once again teamed with LN to show off the magazine’s annual Show House, with proceeds benefiting SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. The Show House allows guests to experience the redesign of an important St. Louis estate while supporting the essential work done at this hospital. Twelve teams of designers were invited to elevate

the interior of the elegant estate with their developed sense of style. “The home’s architecture and ornate details are the perfect backdrop for designers to show off their talents,” says listing agent Stephanie Oliver of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, which partnered with LN to present the Show House for the fifth year in a row. “It’s inspiring to see a designer add his or her point of view to a space – and to see 12 different points of view in one house is just fun.” Oliver began her career in 2002 and since then has found wild success in the real estate industry. “This year, I’m No. 3 in luxury home sales within the St. Louis Association of Realtors, and I’m humbled and grateful to my clients for helping me get there,” she says. “I specialize in uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives.” This promise makes her a perfect fit for the dreamy abode. As you explore the 8,000-plus-square-foot residence, featuring 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, you can feel good about giving back to the St. Louis

community. And as you peruse these pages showcasing the spacious rooms, from the moody modern pool house-turned-art studio to the traditional elements found within the dining room, we hope you find something that knocks you back with beauty in every corner of this gorgeous Southern Colonial home. The Show House not only allows you to peek inside a stunning property; it affords other opportunities to meet the creative forces behind this elaborate exhibition. “Getting to know the designers and volunteers has been a great experience. And who doesn’t love a party? It’s an excuse to bring our clients and friends together, network and have a great time,” Oliver says. “The Ladue News Show House is a grand exhibit for a grand estate – and a great way to generate visibility and excitement for the property, design community and Cardinal Glennon. Homebuyers, and anyone thinking of redecorating, will find the tour to be the perfect place to get ideas, shop designers and contribute to a great cause.”

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Recognizing

Carolyn and Rusty Hager, Alzheimer’s Community Service Honorees Sponsors: August A. Busch, III Sheila and Maurice Pickard Mary Lee and Bob Hermann John Allan Love Charitable Foundation Nancy and Craig Schnuck The Big Muddy Dance Company Betty and David C. Farrell Pat and Bill Peck Kathy and Jim Snowden Suzanne and Earle Harbison Ellen and John Wallace Major Support Provided By:

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Lydie Wallace Doree Wren, Co-Chair Advisory Council

Honorary Co-Chairs and Former Honorees: Pat and William A. Peck, MD, 2009 Mary Lee and Bob Hermann, 2010 Betty and David C. Farrell, 2011 Suzanne and Earle Harbison, 2012 Ellen and John Wallace, 2013 Nancy and Craig Schnuck, 2014 Planning Committee Event Chair

David B. Carr, MD Lewis C. Chartock, PhD George T. Grossberg, MD Marylen Mann Chris Miget Steven Miller, MD John C. Morris, MD Howard Oppenheimer William A. Peck, MD Maurice B. Pickard, MD The Honorable Betty Sims Matt Thayer

Board of Directors Raymond M. Wiesehan President Nicole Holst Vice President David Hartley Treasurer Wayne Adams Secretary Lisa Baron Executive Director

Amy Bricker Benita Crook Kim Grbac Mona Green Ed Hickey Charles Jahneke Jarel Loveless Rosalyn Lowenhaupt John Malpiedi Laura Rossmann Mary Spencer Tim Wehrfritz Jason Wilson Robert Zangas Special Advisors: Harris Frank Steve Rosen

DINNER COMMITTEE 2015 Bunny and Hord Armstrong Mary Randolph Ballinger Nini and Cedge Barksdale Julia Barnes Norma and Morton Baron Charles Baron Diane and Ray Barrett Shellie and Tee Baur Cindy and Warner Baxter Alice and Patrick Behan Betsy and Jack Biggs Marion and Van Black Danielle and Cory Block Melody Noel and Jeff Bonner Kimmie and Steve Brauer Barbara and Dolph Bridgewater Mary Ann and Rodney Bryan Bettina and Donald Bryant, Jr. Phoebe and Spencer Burke August Busch, III Steven A. Busch William H.T. Bush Debbie and John R. Capps Karen and Bert Condie, III Margot and Parker B. Condie, Sr. Carolyn Danforth Sally and Jack Danforth Nancy and DJ Diemer Patti and Charles Disbrow, II

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Pat and Bill Peck Cindy and Sandy Peters Roy Pfautch Alden and Terry Pflager Sheila and Maurice Pickard Nancy and Charles Pollnow Robin and John Porta Flora and David Pratt Mary and Frank Rassieur Michelle and Denny Reagan Brent and Brooke Restemayer Barbara and John Roberts John D. Rockefeller Darlene and Chuck Roland Janey and Ernest Rouse, III Mary and ZsoltRumy Linda Saligman Margaret Fox and Gary Sarachan Cary and John Schaperkotter Ulrike and Tom Schlafly April and Brian Schnuck Nancy and Craig Schnuck Jeff Schnuck Marilyn Schnuck Stephanie and Mark Schnuck Julie and Scott Schnuck Stephanie A. Schnuck Sally and Terry Schnuck Dianne and Paul Shapiro

Molly and Eli Sharp Terry and Jake Shepley Edward C. Simmons, III Susan and Joseph Sivewright Judy and David Sliney Kathy and Jim Snowden Aya and Pat Stokes Dee and Dave Stokes Perry and Don Streett Donald M. Suggs Barbara and Andy Taylor Jack Taylor Debbie and Jack Thomas Sarah Hager Trulaske Jane Tschudy Ann and Ray Wagner Carol and Bert Walker, III Jane and Bill Wallace Ellen and John Wallace Stacey and Jim Weddle Anabeth and John Weil Stevie and Joe Werner Shar and Ray Wiesehan Lee and Sage Wightman, III Glenda and Al Wiman

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2 Log Cabin Lane in Ladue This exquisite estate property offers 6,121 square feet of living space, perfectly situated on 1.8 acres of meticulously manicured grounds. Classic traditional brick Colonial. Entry hall with curved staircase and hardwood floors. Leads to a beautiful, spacious living room with a large fireplace with elegant mantle, built-in bookshelves, custom millwork, high ceilings, views East and West. Living room French doors open to a lightfilled sunroom with large picture windows and access to rear terrace/pool. Left of entry hall is spacious formal dining room with hardwood floors, custom millwork and wainscoting. Cozy library with builtin bookshelves, wood-burning fireplace, wetbar, and French doors with access to rear terrace/ pool. Library connects to a wetbar with mini-fridge and another access door to back drive. State of the art kitchen has custom cabinetry, ample storage space, a large center island with cooktop, separate Thermador regrigerator and freezer, dining area with floor to ceiling bay windows. Perfect blend for master chef and entertaining leading you into the family room

with fireplace, custom cabinets and book shelves, and beautiful windows showing the rear drive and garden. Master bedroom has built-in bookshelves, his & her dressing areas, two baths, one is Jack & Jill. 4 other generously sized bedrooms, with bathrooms. Partiallyfinished lower level has ample storage, a work out area, game room, wet bar, half bath and sitting/TV area with fireplace. Home features alarm system, two sets of stairs from 2nd floor to lower level. A front terrace overlooking extensive lawn and gardens. In the back of the home you have an additional spacious terrace with a boxwood garden, plus entry to the pool. The serene, private pool setting is stunning with a waterfall feature, several sunbathing/ sitting areas, Kool deck, an open-air pool house with changing area, shower and bathroom. The pool itself has a newer pebblesheen surface with newer filter, Polaris and chlorinator. 3-car garage and two separate driveways. Dramatic architectural detail, a masterful renovation and high ceilings throughout make this a Ladue gem.

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215 South Warson Road in Ladue $1,495,000 3 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 4,045 Square Feet Mid-Century serenity describes this peaceful retreat that showcases the private location throughout the house. Consisting of rich textures and clean lines, this single level home conjures an elegant yet casual personality within well-proportioned rooms. The glass and limestone entry hall leads to the living and dining rooms with vaulted ceilings and beautiful custom mahogany woodwork. The kitchen opens to a breakfast room with glass and wood skylight. The hearth room features a full brick fireplace. The lovely master suite boasts a bath with private terrace, solarium, walk-in closet, and staircase to rooftop lookout. Two other bedroom en suites, one with cozy loft. The study/den has a built-in mahogany desk, bookcases and fireplace. Downstairs is a full bath, great family room and storage. Exceptional details throughout, beautiful pool and spa, 1st floor laundry, 2 car over-sized garage and professionally landscaped 1+acre private lot. Truly an exceptional property.

Marcy Byrne Listing Agent 314.750.5800

750 South Price Road in Ladue $1,089,000 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 3,465 Square Feet Situated on 2+ private, park-like acres, this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is the perfect blend of character and sophistication. Designed with the outdoors in mind, the entry leads you to the 2-story great room with a slate tile fireplace and floor-to-ceiling custom bookcases with a wall of windows and doors that opens to an expansive deck and lush backyard. Spacious master suite with updated bathroom, updated kitchen with all the must haves, large dining room, powder room, and laundry/ mudroom complete the first floor. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths and sitting area. The true walk-out lower level consists of media room, recreation room, full bath and wonderful storage area with built-ins. This home has incredible views from every window and lot can easily accommodate a pool/pool house. 2-car garage. You will surely be impressed by the list of updates!

Ann Carter Listing Agent 314.277.1089

Marcy Byrne Listing Agent 314.750.5800

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6 Apple Tree Lane in Ladue $1,799,000 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 7,684 Total Living Area This lovely home on 1.72 acres has tremendous living space -7684 square feet of total living area! The entry opens to both a gracious living room and a beautiful formal dining room. The kitchen is updated with a large center island and the family room has soaring ceilings, a wet bar and a gas fireplace. There are three bedrooms on the main level, one of which was the original master with a picture window overlooking the gorgeous yard and an en suite bath and walk-in closet. There is another full bath for the other two bedrooms. Upstairs you will find a private master suite with sitting area, dressing area, exceptional closet space and a large master bath with two sinks, a sauna and a separate tub and shower. The expansive lower level has it all-2,903 square feet of finished living space which includes a family room with wet bar, a game room and office plus two full baths and a bright rec room with kitchenette and double doors leading to the spectacular pool, gardens and amazing back yard.

Linda Benoist Listing Agent 314.504.5495

Lisa Coulter Listing Agent 314.941.2883

9048 & 9052 Clayton Road in Ladue This is a unique opportunity to build your dream home on a lovely lot in Ladue School District. The canvas is yours to create, so bring your vision and schedule an appointment with our custom builders, Rob Soper and Charles Schagrin (the well respected Amherst Corporation). This lot lends itself to many different styles of home and will easily accomodate a walkout lower level and a pool if desired. Amherst will make this the ultimate custom building experience! Base price of each of the 3 lots is 340,000. List prices are an example only- sales price will be determined by final product. *Taxes are from 2014 and reflect the taxes for the total tract of 3 lots* Under Contract

9048 Clayton Road - $1,300,000 9052 Clayton Road - $1,100,000 ONLY TWO LOTS REMAIN!

Linda Benoist Listing Agent 314.504.5495

Lisa Coulter Listing Agent 314.941.2883

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417 West Swon Avenue in Webster Groves $1,320,000 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 4,498 Square Feet A meticulously restored and expanded 1908 historic home on a storybook street. This masterpiece is surrounded by glorious flowering trees and shrubs, manicured grounds, secluded patio and finished with a breathtaking saltwater pool. The beautiful craftsmanship of a bygone era is joined with stunning state of the art conveniences. A very large 3 story addition, designed by Lauren Strutman, consists of a family room, kitchen, built in wet bar, custom cabinetry, planning desk, separate prep area & mud room with cubbies. Off the main floor family room you can walk down an open staircase into a large lower level family room. This versatile area will accommodate a pool table and a media viewing space, with surround sound. Upstairs the tranquil ensuite master also opens to a sitting room. Second floor laundry room for convenience. Escape to the third floor where you will find a suite that contains built in beds, living area, and a full bathroom.

Laura Donovan Listing Agent 314.229.8978

Kathleen Lovett Listing Agent 314.610.7408

10490 Ladue Road in Ladue Schools $1,875,000 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths 8,099 Square Feet All the charm and grandeur of the West End in Ladue Schools! Maritz & Young designed home sits on 1.85 manicured acres. This estate has been updated and improved by the present owners with extreme attention to detail, all with the intent of preserving its heritage while giving the home new systems, plumbing, electrical and newer slate roof. This grand home is totally adapted to a modern lifestyle. The main house has 5 bedrooms,6.5 baths. The master suite has been totally renovated and includes a light filled marble bath with his & her sinks, separate soaking tub, built-in vanity and walk-in shower. The formal living room and dining rooms are graciously appointed. The eat-in kitchen with breakfast room is open and inviting and features stainless appliances, granite counters and flows to the large family room. In addition to the family room there is also a sunroom with built-in bookcases as well as a cozy den. The property also includes a guest house with 3 bedrooms, family room, 2 full baths and kitchenette!

Laura Donovan Listing Agent 314.229.8978

Kathleen Lovett Listing Agent 314.610.7408

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1516 Shepard Road in Wildwood $875,000 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths 6.18 Acres Stunning views, this open floor plan offers one level living, gorgeous outdoor pool/deck area, 6 private acres close to conveniences in the Rockwood School district! Beautiful spacious upgraded eat-in chefs kitchen overlooks the Baker Pool, and includes a SubZero fridge, double ovens, granite tops, 2nd prep sink, custom lighting, and walk in pantry. Planning center/open office, mud room, separate utility room and a guest suite create versatile spaces. Family room with built-in shelves, a woodburning fireplace and custom lighting, opens to the glassed in sunroom to enjoy the views! Master suite has a big walk in closet, large separate shower and corner tub. Oversized garage space, marble entry foyer flooring, fenced yard, newer roof, surround sound speakers, and newer windows are just a few of the upgrades.

Susan Hurley Listing Agent 314.308.6636

2061 Firethorn in Ladue Schools $679,000 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Total Living Area: 4,400 Square Feet Showings Begin November 2nd New look! Come see the new custom master bedroom closets and mud room cubbies by St. Louis Closet Company! This special Frontenac house situated on a private cul-de-sac has been freshly updated with a new dĂŠcor and fresh paint. The main floor has hardwood floors, custom molding throughout with a large living room, separate dining room, (30 X 17) family room with built-in bookcases and fireplace, bright sun room, and a private office. New eat-in kitchen (2014) with hardwood floors, granite counters, custom glass-tile backsplash, can and pendant lights, and all upgraded stainless appliances. There are 4 bedrooms on the second floor with hardwood floors and ceiling fans. The lower level has new carpet (2015), wet bar, built-in desk, and a full bath. The beautiful one acre lot has a fenced in salt-water swimming pool with a Pebble-Tec interior. Located in the highly rated Ladue School District. A HMS Home warranty is offered for buyers which includes the pool.

Kathy Rainey Bussmann Listing Agent 314.520.7995

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135 north Hanley Road in Clayton Offered at $969,000.

9847 Litzsinger Road, Ladue Majestic Estate Home with pool and 5-car garage. Offered at $6,650,000.

6459 Wydown Boulevard, Clayton Offered at $979,000.

800 South Hanley Road, Unit 4E, Clayton Offered at $1,025,000.

432 South McKnight Road , Ladue Offered at $975,000.

8160 Whitburn, Clayton 4-Family. Offered at $850,000.

21 Berkley Lane, Ladue COMing SOOn. Call for details.

710 South Hanley Road, Unit 18C, Clayton Offered at $647,500.

28 Vouga Lane, Frontenac Offered at $859,000.

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67 Crestwood Drive in Clayton $1,025,000 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths 3,401 Square Feet This classic Claverach Park home has been recently renovated and updated from top to bottom for today’s living. A gorgeous new kitchen with custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances and granite counter tops opens to a bright and cheery breakfast room, wet bar and cozy hearth room. The elegant, step down living room with stone fireplace, formal dining room and den compliment the more informal spaces. Upstairs, there is a lovely master bedroom suite with a private bath and large walk-in closet, 3 additional bedrooms and a 2nd floor sitting area. This home is the perfect blend of old and new, in impeccable condition and move-in ready!

Peggy Dozier Listing Agent 314.974.6990

515 South Warson Road in Ladue $1,149,000 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 3 Half Baths 5,039 Square Feet Gracious two-story Colonial with light-filled rooms and every amenity. The welcoming entry includes tons of light and two guest closets. A large living room with gas fireplace and bookcases with multiple seating areas. Beautiful dining room has a tray ceiling and spectacular crystal chandelier. The updated kitchen promotes top-of-the-line appliances; Viking, Sub-Zero, and Asko. A private patio is found between breakfast area and master suite. A two-story family room with gas fireplace,, wet bar, bookcases and bay window, with views of covered porch, deck and pool. The “secret” staircase leads to a private bedroom suite perfect for guests. Included on first is a private sunny master suite, first floor laundry, and an abundance of storage. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a separate nursery/office.

Raye Zeigler Listing Agent 314.496.9022

Judy Miller Listing Agent 314.368.9011

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Show House Beneficiary

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he beneficiary of this year’s Ladue News Show House is SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. The hospital was founded in 1956 and maintains its original mission today: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.” Its world-class physicians provide exceptional medical care to more than 200,000 infants and children each year from Missouri, Illinois, throughout the country and many other countries, whether they are able to pay or not. Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital has physician experts in more than 60 pediatric specialties, featuring child-friendly environments with world-class technology. In recent years, the organization renovated its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, featuring individual patient rooms and a forest-themed family waiting area to provide comfort to families who are visiting. Last June, the hospital also renovated the Costas Center. Named after board of governors member Bob Costas, the center offers young cancer patients top medical care through an experienced team of doctors, nurses and additional health professionals. In addition, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital specialties of cardiology and gastroenterology ranked among the country’s leaders in this year’s U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospital” rankings. In support of its mission, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital has multiple fundraisers each year. These include Homers for Health and Kickin’ for K’s, which are season-long pledges to help Cardinal Glennon kids at the hospital. This year, the events feature St. Louis Cardinals players Matt Holliday and Adam Wainwright, along with Matt Adams, Matt Carpenter and Trevor Rosenthal. Since Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is the only freestanding Catholic pediatric hospital in the country, the St. Louis Archdiocese supports the hospital through Glennon Sunday, which takes place in June. In 2014, the Archdiocese of St. Louis raised nearly $500,000 through Glennon Sunday donations, which supported the Pediatric

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By Robyn Dexter Intensive Care Unit and the Nuclear Medicine Suite. To bring hope to kids at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital around the holidays, the hospital also coordinates a program called Tree of Hope, in which the kids receive inspirational messages written by members of the community. Most recently, the Fashion Show Boutique & Luncheon took place at St. Louis Union Station, with funds raised going straight to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital to benefit the pediatric dental program for the underinsured. From Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, the Glennon Card is in use in the St. Louis area, granting holders a unique discount-shopping program at participating stores. All card sales go to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, with a total of $182,494 raised in 2014 through 3,200 card sales. This is the third year Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital has been a beneficiary of the Ladue News Show House. This year, the proceeds will be put toward the Inpatient Cancer Care Center, says Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation executive director Sandy Koller. “We’re going to be redoing the rooms with private bathrooms and sleeper sofas,” she says. “These patients are often our sickest and stay with us for a while. We want their families to be comfortable, too.” In past years, proceeds from the Show House have helped Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital redesign the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Diagnostic Imaging Center, along with renovating the Bob Costas Cancer Center. Past proceeds also have funded the Shining Star School, providing educational support for hospitalized children. “We’ve been able to create a whole new child-friendly experience,” Koller says. The Glennon Guild is an organization of women committed to helping Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital through raising funds, volunteering in the hospital and advancing the welfare of the hospital and its patients. Koller says her hope for the Guild’s future is that it is able to help sick children, so matter their economic means. For more information, visit glennon.org.

8 Huntleigh Woods Huntleigh | 5 Bedrooms | 7.5 Baths Offered at $2,750,000

This exceptionally designed residence allows for comfortable living and entertaining. Nestled on over 3 acres on a private cul-de-sac sits this very open, bright and inviting home that is quite possibly the prettiest lot in prestigious Huntleigh Woods.

A Legacy of Commitment.

Joan Schnoebelen & Megan Rowe Joan Cell: 314.406.0005 Megan Cell: 314.378.4077

230 McDonald Place Webster Groves | 4 Bedrooms | 4 full, 2 half Baths

The sort of residence you only see in magazines, this stylish coastal New England cedar shake home with generous space and custom details makes you feel completely at home. This is truly â&#x20AC;&#x153;as good as it gets!â&#x20AC;?

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SHOW HOUSE PREVIEW PARTY

ON THE MENU Food for the event was provided by Bishop’s Post: Hummus and Tapenade display Assorted cheeses Deviled eggs Cocktail shrimp Mini cheesecakes and

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his year’s Ladue News Show House, which was open to the public from Oct. 10 to 25, was at 1751 N. Woodlawn Ave. The impressive mid-century estate celebrates the Southern Colonial architectural style. The Show House kicked off with a preview party where guests toured and home, met the designers and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres. The home is on the market through Stephanie Oliver of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, the event’s presenting sponsor. Suntrup West County Volvo, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Steinway Piano Gallery, Dream Play Recreation, Bishop’s Post and Terra join the cast of valued sponsors. Ticket purchases benefited SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

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We are so proud to be the sponsor of this for the fifth consecutive year. The Show House preview party is always a great time, and the Ladue News is great to work with. Congratulations to the benefactor, Cardinal Glennon. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so glad these funds go to a wonderful cause. ANDY DIELMANN

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Ted Collier, Jessie Miller

Suzanne and Charles Tullock

Howard and Alice Handelman, Barbie and Dan Bindler

Michael and Lisa de los Reyes

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Now Showing... 979 Delvin Drive Town & Country | 5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths Offered at $995,000

This lovely executive home has it all!

Beautifully maintainted with many updates in this stately colonial home on a beautful 1-acre lot. Two-story entry impresses as guests enter and the large comfortable living spaces make it a wonderful family home. This home truly has it all!

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604 Garland Place Warson Woods 101% of List Price

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825 Dutch Mill Ballwin

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7636 Comfort Avenue Maplewood 104% of List Price

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41 West Drake Webster Groves 103% of List Price

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262 Babler Road Town & Country 98.2% of List Price

All of Liz’s 2015 listings sold for an average of over 98.8% of list price! Dynamic. Experienced. Dedicated. A Top agent in sales, service and satisfaction.

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Now Showing... 10589 Frontenac Woods Frontenac | 4 Bedrooms | 4 full, 2 half Baths Newly Reduced ~ $1,249,000

Handsomely designed contemporary jewel is inspired by the unique private setting minutes from shops and restaurants.

A classic blend of wood, brick and windows works in combination with beautifully renovated baths and kitchen, adding a sense of luxury to the modern aesthetic. Custom cabinetry and floor to ceiling marble fireplaces along with the rich design elements add texture and style and a sense of warmth to the elegant clean lines of the home. No detail has been missed -- the pool area is gorgeous and the one-plus acre lot is very private and perfectly landscaped.

Good counsel and great results from over 30 years of real estate experience!

Jean Schneider c: 314.973.3065

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44 Rio Vista • Ladue

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10 Apple Tree Lane • Ladue

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A top team in Real Estate. Love Where You Live! Lizzy Dooley & Michelle Moshiri

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Central Hall JULIE BRUNS | RELATIVE DESIGN

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he grand central hall could easily have become a design cliché, steeped in tradition with no real usefulness, save as a passage to the rest of the home. However, in the capable hands of designer Julie Bruns, principal of Relative Design, the great hall has become a vital part of the home, serving as a comfortable, transitional space that offers both family and visitors a warm welcome and an invitation to linger for a while. Bruns was already quite familiar with the home, having been asked by the previous owners, Johnny and Sylvia Londoff, to assist with design work in 2005. In fact, Bruns remembered that the central hall was designed in a very classic fashion, in keeping with its American colonial architectural roots. “The entry hall had an Albert Van Luit Woodmere mural wall covering, which Sylvia loved,” Bruns recalls. For the Show House, Bruns reimagined the grand and gracious central hall so that it would accommodate the tastes and lifestyle of an American family circa 2015, while paying respect to the home’s important

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By Nancy Robinson, Photos by Michael Jacob architectural features. That approach allowed her to tap into her personal aesthetic, which she describes as “clean, classic transitional design combined with a bit of the unexpected.” Indeed, Bruns’ signature style is evident in the masterful mix of antique pieces, such as the gold-leaf French chair, which she paired with transitional-style furniture and modern art and textiles. Underfoot, Bruns specified a plush, custom-made geometricpatterned area rug to soften the room. Overhead, the beautifully crafted Mistral chandelier and Greek key pendant light from Neirmann-Weeks illuminate the dark interior hallway and cast a rich, warm glow throughout the wood-paneled space. Perhaps the most unexpected and dramatic element in the space is the dramatic faux finish on the walls – a metallic ombré over Sherwin-Williams’ Meditative paint, which Bruns used above the chair rail. The wall treatment is a striking, yet appropriate complement to the richly colored fruitwood wainscoting and other architectural details. It also makes a wonderful backdrop for the curated assortment of furnishings,

including Councill’s Epps sideboard; Baker Furniture’s Celestial chest; Maitland Smith’s black-and-gold console; and Theodore Alexander’s walnut-and-brass étagère, waterfall Bubinga console and marble-andbrass accent table.

To learn more about Relative Design, visit relativedesigninteriors.com.

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Dining Room TEDDY KARL AND MELISSA HUMMEL | THE GREAT COVER-UP

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he only thing missing from the redesigned dining room is the elegantly dressed dinner guests. Other than that, it seems no detail was overlooked by the room’s designers, Teddy Karl and Melissa Hummel, both Allied ASID, of The Great Cover-Up, who have created the ideal traditional setting to enjoy a special autumn feast. “The warm wood tones and beautiful light in the room made us think of Thanksgiving, which is right around the corner,” says Karl, principal designer of The Great Cover-Up, who created the room with senior designer Hummel. “We saw this room as a traditional setting for family gatherings, parties and formal dinners. We definitely felt that it was to be a very formal room, but we didn’t want it to seem stuffy and unapproachable.” The room’s impressive architectural features include deep crown mouldings, Georgian-style over-door pediments, floor-to-ceiling sash windows with built-in shutters and picture frame mouldings above and below the chair rail. The focal point in the room is the elegant fireplace with marble surround centered between two large windows. If there were any sort of challenge in designing the space, it was the scale: Small furnishings would

By Nancy Robinson, Photos by Michael Jacob easily be dwarfed by the room’s tall ceilings and ample proportions. “We solved that by selecting a larger rug, larger table and more chairs,” Karl says. An impressive 12-by-15-foot hand-knotted brown, beige and gold Persian carpet establishes the room’s warm autumnal palette. The designers chose to use mahogany furniture in the Chippendale style, which is especially appropriate given the period woodwork in the room. The large dining table is detailed with flamelike mahogany veneers and inlaid with satinwood banding and sits on two pedestal bases. Side and arm chairs, as well as a sideboard, are from the same collection. Suspended overhead is a large-scale glass chandelier from Visual Comfort. On the walls, within the picture frame mouldings, the designers used a Thibaut wallcovering called Beaufort Damask in the mocha colorway with subtle metallic accents. Window treatments feature a textured silk fabric from Kravet with a plaid silk contrast fabric from Catania Silks and luscious tassel fringe from Brimar. The dining chairs are upholstered in a transitional geometric fabric from Clarence House. As is so often the case, it’s the accessories that really bring the redesigned dining room to life. The designers set the table for a traditional Thanksgiving celebration,

with Spode’s Woodland pattern dinnerware, Lunt’s Portico flatware and hand-embroidered napkins from Henry Handwork. Other noteworthy accessories include Audubon reproduction framed prints, a gold-leaf framed mirror and a pair of large Chinese vases.

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Powder Room

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ometimes you just can’t fight what an older home wants to be,” says Jennifer Kirkton, who designed the powder room. For example, she points to the beautiful vintage blue wall tile that she installed behind the powder room vanity. “It’s unexpected, yet speaks to the time period in which the home was built,” she says. “I was told that the room actually had a hand-blocked wall covering in this shade that was torn out prior to my first visit.” Another example: the existing elegant vintage opaline and Murano glass light sconces, which were removed before Kirkton’s arrival and then reinstalled at her request. “The contractor told me they were pulled from the powder room and could be reused – done!” Kirkton says. “My course was set. I knew I wanted to use those amazing sconces and pay homage to the history of the home, but not get stuck there.” Kirkton is passionate about blending old and new into her designs, which is evident in the one-of-a-kind powder room. “I really have a thing for all types of

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vintage fixtures, tiles and finishes,” she says. “I enjoy incorporating them into a space when appropriate.” One special touch in the powder room is the small gray-and-white window treatment with a tasseled edge, which was converted from a knitted throw and customized by a local artist to cover unattractive window hardware. On the lower portion of the walls, the designer used a gray-honed limestone ogee cornice tile as a chair rail and paired it with large-format subway tile with a gray watercolor-like stria finish. Rounding out the new color palette is SherwinWilliams’ Afternoon, which Kirkton describes as a complementary “orange-leaning yellow” that keeps the room cheery and bright. Against the new backdrop, Kirkton placed a Victorian burled walnut dresser with a marble top to act as the bathroom vanity. “I love the clean lines and quiet, classic beauty of this piece,” she says.

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DIANE BRECKENRIDGE-BARRETT, COLLEEN ERTL AND MEGAN BARRY | DIANE BRECKENRIDGE INTERIORS, INC. By Nancy Robinson, Photos by Michael Jacob

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he team at Diane Breckenridge Interiors, Inc. defied expectations in the design of the den, creating a space that surprises and delights through the unexpected use of color and patterns. Instead of furnishing the wood-paneled den with a dark leather sofa and chairs and a traditional mahogany desk, they selected a palette of crisp Kelly green and white, as well as geometric fabrics, paired with clean-lined furniture that leans toward contemporary. “We felt it could be treated a little differently than the rest of the home since it’s tucked away in the back,” explains Colleen Ertl, Allied ASID and vice-president of design at Diane Breckenridge Interiors, who, along with company owner and president Diane Breckenridge-Barrett, Allied ASID, and Megan Barry, Allied ASID, created the design. “We knew we could have fun with the space and really make an impression with it.” The designers were heavily influenced by the work of turn-of-the-century interior designer Elsie de Wolfe, who also defied convention with her light and airy groundbreaking room designs at a time when dark, heavily Victorian-style rooms were all the rage. “Her revolutionary use of light, color and trellis designs really inspired this cream-and-green color palette,” Ertl says. Statement fabrics include a bold stripe and a crisp geometric pattern heavily reminiscent of a trellis, all showcasing the vivid Kelly green-and-cream colorway. The fresh color doesn’t stop at eye level, though: The designers also painted the ceiling a stunning lacquer green, providing the ideal backdrop from the transitional brass light fixture overhead. The room’s special architectural feature – the many wonderful built-in bookcases and traditional paneled walls – was both a plus and a minus, according to the designers. “The built-ins are a challenge because there are just so many of them, but they’re also wonderful because we were able to give the room some personality by filling them with white objets d’art, books covered in white paper and a few touches of gold,” Ertl says. Likewise, “…the paneled walls hearken back to traditional design, but they are also a great balance to our modern color scheme and temper the more modern furnishings so the room has a comfortable, collected look to it,” Ertl says.

To learn more about Diane Breckenridge Interiors, visit breckenridgeinteriors.com.

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Conservatory VICKI DRESTE | VICTORIA DRESTE DESIGNS

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t’s always a thrill for designers to have the opportunity to create a room that reflects their personal style and tastes. Such was the case for Vicki Dreste of Victoria Dreste Designs, who designed the home’s conservatory. Dreste holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and has been practicing design for some 30 years. “The conservatory gave me the opportunity to design a space that reflects my aesthetic,” Dreste says. “I have a classic design aesthetic with modern elements added in as well.” Dreste’s blend of classic and modern influences clearly came through in her delightful design for the conservatory, a room she describes as “part den, part salon,” featuring a tile floor, brick walls, windows on three sides and a set of French doors leading to the vintage brick patio. “My design of the sunroom is 1940s French Modern-meets-chinoiserie chic. It’s the perfect combination of traditional and modern styles.” Traditional chinoiserie elements can be spotted

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By Nancy Robinson, Photos by Michael Jacob in the black-painted fretwork-style chairs and lighthearted fabrics. Among the statement patterns in the room are Scalamandre’s geometric Ming Fretwork in the Delft colorway, which Dreste used to create columnar window treatments, and an exuberant floral pattern called Chinoiserie Flower from Designers Guild that she used to create a custom-made table skirt. You can almost hear the birds singing as they sit on the branches of a pomegranate tree bursting with pretty blossoms in a Chinese garden scene. Juxtaposed with the chinoiserie theme and adding a bit of gravitas to the room are French Modern furniture pieces. For example, Hickory Chair’s Tuxedo sideboard, which sports an elegant vanilla finish and brass pulls, is based on a vintage 1940s original. Dreste also found a spot for the streamlined Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Huxley secretary with hutch, crafted from a distinct mix of Indonesian rosewood veneer and gloss-white lacquer. Perhaps most evocative of 1940s French

Modern style is Currey and Company’s understated but stunning Bevilacqua chandelier, designed with reflective glass flutes attached to a silver-leaf wroughtiron frame. In the end, Dreste’s styling of the glass-enclosed space successfully transformed it from something of an architectural afterthought to a sophisticated and cheerful retreat for family, as well as a gathering space for entertaining. “The conservatory is designed to be a comfortable room for use year-round, whether flowers are blooming or snow is falling,” she says.

To learn more about Victoria Dreste Designs, email vickidreste@sbcglobal.net.

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Parlor

DAVID DEATHERAGE | DAVID DEATHERAGE DESIGN

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he parlor may be one of the most formal rooms in the home, but the design David Deatherage of David Deatherage Design applied to the space is decidedly not. Rather than reinforce the inherent formality of the room’s Georgian-style architecture, Deatherage decided to break with tradition and create a space that is unexpected and unconventional. “My first impression of the house was that it seemed grand,” says the self-taught designer, who has become known both locally and nationally for his love and mastery of the vintage modern style. “It seemed built for formal entertaining. I found the salon immediately enchanting and pictured an elegant room that juxtaposed contemporary art and modern furnishings against the formal austerity of the architecture. I saw a room that, instead of feeling stuffy or off-putting, is intriguing, comfortable and a touch playful.” Drawing upon his almost encyclopedic knowledge of vintage modern design, Deatherage assembled noteworthy pieces ranging from art deco to midcentury modern. Among the room’s most important furnishings is the black-and-white checkerboard table by mid-century modern master Milo Baughman. “It’s a work of art that’s both functional and playful, almost

By Nancy Robinson, Photos by Michael Jacob like a surreal, giant chessboard,” Deatherage says. Also earning a spot in the room is a black-lacquer sideboard with built-in bar that was created in the 1940s by noted New York designer James Mont, who did interior design work for stars such as Lana Turner and Bob Hope. Deatherage also chose to feature a 1939 glass console in the art deco style that can be pressed into service as a game table, an intimate dining table or a surface for serving when entertaining. He also added a silk wool rug from Holly Hunt to the mix, which he paired with an aubergine-colored velvet sofa and club chair with modern classic profiles from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. A pair of architectural slipper chairs with classic brass frames and white leather upholstery flank the fireplace, while another pair of brass side chairs – upholstered in aubergine leather – provide additional seating. A great fan of high-end statement fabrics, Deatherage added a dash of pattern and color with pillows covered in Kravet Couture’s cotton velvet with an abstract pattern in shades of turmeric, black and gray, as well as pillows covered in a silk Hermès fabric decorated with silver links on a golden background. Among the room’s other noteworthy features are the oversized photograph of a miniature room by visual

artist Carrie Becker and an oversized cylindrical semitransparent mirror film shade concealing a restored 1940s crystal chandelier.

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Loft

PATRICE MUNDEN | PATRICE MUNDEN INTERIOR DESIGN AND STEPHANIE BLACKSHEAR | DESIGNED, INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

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s designers Patrice Munden, principal of Patrice Munden Interior Design, and Stephanie Blackshear, principal of Designed, Interior Design Professionals, drove down the Show House’s tree-lined driveway for the first time, the home’s second-story wrought-iron balcony immediately caught their attention. It featured two elegant French doors with a delicate Georgian-style fan light overhead and was framed by two large columns. The subsequent discovery that the balcony was connected to the alcove they chose to design was a pleasant surprise. Munden is a huge fan of 1940s films starring Myrna Loy and William Powell, who are always elegantly dressed for an evening spent lounging in an equally stunning penthouse. “We wanted to evoke that kind of feeling in the small alcove at the front of the second floor [loft] – glamorous but not over the top, elegant but not stiff, comfortable and showy at the same time,” Blackshear says. “We both appreciate the intermingling of old and new – combining the soft clean lines of a contemporary aesthetic with classic styles and antique pieces to create timeless designs.”

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Munden and Blackshear created a soft and elegant backdrop in the small space with a hand-knotted Peshawar wool rug underfoot and sheer draperies on either side of the French doors. The rug and draperies blend beautifully with the adjacent hall, which is

painted with Sherwin-Williams’ Analytical Gray and features an assortment of wonderful fine-art pieces from Kodner Gallery. Furnishings include the London chaise, upholstered in a linen weave in the Gavin Rain colorway, and a three-panel screen, both from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. The screen is upholstered in a light blue and mint green woven fabric and detailed with a nickel nailhead border. Further adding to the room’s Hollywoodglam style is a vintage console made of mirrored glass and painted wood and embellished with a neo-classical Greek key pattern on a gracefully scrolled base. Overhead, a stunning new crystal chandelier adds a touch of sparkling glamour.

To learn more about Patrice Munden Interior Design, visit patricemunden.com. To learn more about Designed, Interior Design Professionals, visit designedinteriorpro.com.

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Second Bedroom AMANDA ROGERS | ETHAN ALLEN RETAIL INC.

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t’s hard to imagine a guest bedroom more charming or inviting than the one designed by Amanda Rogers, design center project manager for Ethan Allen Retail Inc. Rogers succeeded in creating a cheerful, comfortable haven for peaceful slumber with room for working and relaxing. The key to the room’s charm is in the designer’s color selection, a fashion-forward palette of creamy whites, vivid coral and softer shades that she describes as “coral essence.” Rogers also brought together a number of tailored, transitional-style furnishings that create a very calm, relaxed and uncluttered atmosphere. “We arranged the furnishings so that it doesn’t feel like just a bedroom, but a get-away-from-it-all kind of space,” she says. The room’s large size originally presented something of a challenge, but in the end, Rogers says it allowed her to create a guest room that goes beyond the ordinary and showcases Ethan Allen Retail Inc.’s extensive furnishings, fabrics and accessories. The anchor is the upholstered sleigh-style Haven bed with deep diamond tufts and dramatically scrolling curves. The bed covering is Ethan Allen’s Emmeline duvet, made of cotton sateen with an understated floral pattern in soothing hues of gray, rose and white. The seating area features the Peyton sofa, which

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By Nancy Robinson, Photos by Michael Jacob echoes the diamond tufting, scrolling curves and creamy upholstery on the bed. In front of the sofa, Rogers placed a glass and metal coffee table that brings a touch of modern glamour. Other furnishings are the slim writing desk with Regency roots, Moroccan-style silver-leafed accent table with an open quatrefoil pattern framework, hourglass-shaped ottoman with nail-head trim, and Wilder wing chair upholstered with a contemporary damask statement fabric called Lexi in shades of coral and cream with touches of charcoal. On the walls, Rogers used Sherwin-Williams’ White Dogwood, a lovely backdrop for framed photographs of vintage peonies mounted on contrasting white linen. Accent lighting is provided by a coral-colored ceramic table lamp with a classic white linen shade, a modern crystal lamp topped with a hardback drum shade and crystal finial, and a glass cylinder floor lamp. The pièce de résistance is Ethan Allen’s Remi chandelier, handcrafted with beads and rock crystal teardrops artfully arranged on a lyrical scrollwork iron frame with an antique Champagne finish, which emits a soft, gorgeous glow throughout the room.

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Third Bedroom GIGI LOMBRANO | GIGI LOMBRANO INTERIORS AND LAURIE HANNIGAN | LAURIE HANNIGAN INTERIORS

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ne of the most unexpected and delightful surprises in this year’s Show House is the third bedroom, which is tucked away in the back and features four windows with views facing north and west. The bedroom’s ambience is nothing short of ethereal, thanks in large part to the soft, natural light that fills the space. “The light in the room is wonderful and really spoke to us,” says Gigi Lombrano, ASID, of Gigi Lombrano Interiors, who designed the space with Laurie Hannigan of Laurie Hannigan Interiors. Natural light played a pivotal role in selecting finishes and fabrics, including soft blues, grays and cream with touches of gold. “We could see the colors in our minds and knew we had to build around them to achieve the look we wanted for our room,” Lombrano says. “We wanted a serene, elegant and inviting space, but nothing too precious or fancy.” Describing the style as a “nod to European design,” Lombrano and Hannigan were inspired by the upholstered sleigh-style bed frame, which is part of Century Furniture’s Coeur de France collection. The bed, in turn, is layered with an assortment of understated, high-end fabrics, including the velvet damask pattern bedcovering, which was custom-made

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By Nancy Robinson, Photos by Michael Jacob with Colefax & Fowler’s Brockham pattern in the Old Blue colorway. The biggest challenge the designers faced was the short, narrow passageway leading into the room, as well as two large closets with double doors on the east wall. Their solution was to swathe the entire space in Sherwin-Williams’ Silverpointe and then pull the viewer’s eye upward and toward the center of the room with a stunning chandelier. The light fixture, which is from the Aerin Lauder collection for Visual Comfort, is decorated with cascading glass jewels and casts a beguiling, glimmering light throughout the room. Other key elements in the room include an assortment of beautifully framed fine art from Kodner Gallery and a Hickory White 15-drawer dresser with a distressed cream-colored finish that takes the formality of the bedroom down a notch. Reinforcing the color palette and carrying it throughout the room are accessories such as Chelsea House’s Bellezza bedside table lamps, which feature urn-shaped bases finished in soft, aged blue with flecks of gold.

To learn more about Gigi Lombrano Interiors, email stlinteriordesigner@yahoo.com. To learn more about Laurie Hannigan Interiors, email lash13@sbcglobal.net.

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Bonus Room SUZANNE TULLOCK | SUZANNE TULLOCK INTERIORS

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ow do you turn a shoebox into a jewel box? That was the conundrum that interior designer Suzanne Tullock, Allied ASID, of Suzanne Tullock Interiors, faced when coming up with a design plan for the small bonus room. Located on the second floor at the back of a long hall, the bonus room offers a commanding view of the pool and grounds and also provides direct access to a balcony-style porch. The challenge was the room’s small size, especially compared to other rooms in the home. Moreover, it had been recently renovated with new drywall, windows and doors that lacked the character of the substantial and impressive millwork found elsewhere in the home. “The bonus room was basically a small square, and I wanted it to feel comfortable and larger than it is,” Tullock says. Her solution was twofold: She added new pictureframe moulding to create architectural interest and then infused the room with various textures, patterns and colors. “You can definitely add the wow factor with color,” Tullock says. “That was the beginning of my design concept – to take this shoebox of a room and turn it into

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By Nancy Robinson, Photos by Michael Jacob a jewel box with bold color, pattern and tailored design.” Tullock painted the walls and new picture frame moulding with Sherwin-Williams’ Mink, a rich neutral gray. She framed the windows with crisply tailored cream-colored drapes trimmed with orange wool banding, adding a dose of color and refined style. Seating includes a charcoal-colored sofa accessorized with pillows in bright colors such as flamingo, tangerine and pumpkin, as well as orange stools trimmed with brass nail-heads. Deep-blue table lamps and a striking abstract painting by St. Louis artist Ted Collier balance the orange and “help cool things down a bit,” Tullock says. A brass pendant light and two matching brass shelving units, which she accessorized with books with whimsical orange, blue and cream covers, “are definitely the jewelry of the room.” The net result is the creation of a sophisticated setting for reading, relaxing or enjoying a cocktail while watching a brilliant autumn sunset.

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Master Bedroom TRACY MILES AND CHRISTY NORTH | DAU HOME FURNISHINGS

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he redesigned master bedroom is fit for a well-traveled, well-educated individual with a preference for modern, eclectic design. When designing the space, designers Tracy Miles, Allied ASID, and Christy North of Dau Home Furnishings eschewed predictable period pieces in favor of a curated mix of furnishings that reference different times and places and also allow the space to serve multiple purposes. “We chose the master bedroom because of its generous size and many windows, which (allow for) great natural light,” North says. “The large size of the room also allowed us to create different functioning areas within the space: a cozy sitting area by the fireplace, a comfortable work area and a wonderful room in which to sleep.” Defining the room’s style and anchoring the floor plan are the contemporary bed and desk designed by Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture. The bed features hand-tufted panels inset within a wood frame crafted from African walnut. It’s juxtaposed with an unconventional desk featuring a traditional burl wood writing surface on top of two polished-steel bases that resemble sawhorses. Comfortable fireside seating is provided by a pair of traditional spool chairs showcasing a beautiful woven

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By Nancy Robinson, Photos by Michael Jacob jacquard fabric and an artisan-finished gunmetal-gray wood frame. Between the chairs, the designers placed a handy cocktail ottoman upholstered with a durable, charcoal-colored faux-crocodile leather top. Statement fabrics are from Eastern Accents’ Wakefield bedding collection, which include a traditional damask pattern complemented by a smaller, modern geometric pattern, all in a color palette of soft silver and gold. The large hand-tufted, neutral-colored area rug by Capel adds a cozy feeling underfoot. One of the most interesting and unique pieces is the hand-beaded Bohemian chandelier from Regina Andrew Design, which hangs in the center of the room. “The design redefines contemporary style, mixing modern with rustic elements,” North says. “It’s both elegant and casually romantic.” Sherwin-Williams’ paint color, appropriately called Backdrop, sets the tone of the space. “It makes a dramatic statement, complementing the furnishings, art and accessories, but still creates a peaceful mood, which is a must for a bedroom,” North says.

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he redesigned pool house is not only physically far removed from the home, but stylistically, as well – and that’s exactly what designer Gina Dill-Thebeau of Dill-Thebeau Design Company intended. After years of designing traditional/transitional homes, Dill-Thebeau wanted to show her ability to design in any style. Instead of hewing to a traditional pool-house style in blues, greens and pinks, she created an artist’s studio filled with high-interest modern furnishings and art. Before she could enact her vision, however, Dill-Thebeau had to overcome a couple of visual challenges, including an outdated kitchenette that was too far gone to disguise with paint, and an unattractive view of the tennis court. Her solution: Drywall over the kitchen and position a very large custom painting over the window to block the offending view. The first piece DillThebeau selected was the ultra-contemporary Tantrum fixture, a white angular LED pendant light, which set the tone for the room’s design. Her design plan was heavily influenced by the geometry and familiar color

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palette of red, black and gray of the World War I-era style of Constructivism, which in turn influenced the Bauhaus and De Stijl movements. Those influences can be seen in the iconic Cassina chaise longue, dubbed the “relaxing machine,” designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928. Other special pieces include two 1970s vintage red plastic Artemide chairs (perfect for lounging in after a dip in the pool) and the Cappellini Revolving

Cabinet designed in 1970 by Shiro Kuramata. Made of red polished acrylic, the cabinet has 20 drawers that revolve around a vertical metal support, creating an unlimited number of distinct profiles. Alongside such iconic pieces, Dill-Thebeau inserted some classic mid-century furnishings, such as the lowprofile black leather sofa, a classic Italian design with broad reinforced arms for additional “perch” seating. Statement lighting includes the reproduction Taccia

LED table and floor lamp designed in 1962 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, a frosted glass orb called Glow and the Mary floor lamp, whose low stature works perfectly with the low-profile furniture in the sleek pool house. Accents by Rocio Romero, such as hexagon coasters and a frame candle holder, also were brought into the interior space. Custom pieces created especially for the pool house include a three-piece interlocking cocktail table

in red, white and black, plus a number of original artworks: “Geisha,” “Tipping Point,” “Dissemination” and “9 Squares” were painted by Dill-Thebeau herself. “Smeared,” a very large black-and-white painting of a woman’s face, is the work of Pam Motolla. A strategically placed mirror on the opposite wall reflects and distorts the face, creating yet another striking artistic statement. Additional artwork includes John L. Seyfried’s “beau organelle II – 1970” and “Finn’s Motel”

by Firecracker Press. Ultra-modern touches also grace the exterior of the pool house, with Rocio Romero’s hexagon fire pit and multifunctional frame end table, which can fill the role of table or stool, with additional storage space underneath for firewood.

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he first thing you notice about the Show House is its large side yard and gracious, tree-lined circular driveway, which leads to the colonial-style brick home. “It’s truly a classic, traditional home and calls for a traditional landscape,” says Jim Graeler, general manager of Chesterfield Valley Nursery, who took on the challenge of readying the estate grounds. Graeler says his landscape design goal was, first and foremost, to enhance and complement the home’s façade. “When it comes to plantings, my tendency is to follow basic landscape design principles, such as drawing attention to entryways, softening strong lines and creating uniqueness and diversity in color and textures for a nice year-round look,” he says. “I also have a tendency to use mass plantings for a bigger impact.” To draw the eye toward the home’s entryway and create a welcoming feel, Graeler placed pots of seasonal flowers and plants, including colorful mums, pansies and kale along the drive and main walkways. Two large planters, as well as smaller containers filled with a combination of colorful tropicals and annuals, were also placed near the entry to add color and softness. As for shrubs and trees, Graeler added boxwood,

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By Nancy Robinson, Photos by Michael Jacob mountain laurel and Bloomstruck hydrangea for their decorative appeal. Stewartia and dogwoods also were planted to add height and soften the strong angles of the 2-story home. One of Graeler’s favorite features of the estate grounds is the vintage brick patio located on the north side of the house, just off of the conservatory. The well-designed outdoor feature offered him plenty to work with, including the elegantly curved brick feature wall at the far end of the patio, as well as a water feature and wrought-iron architectural accents. “I saw the side-yard patio with the fountain as a unique area to relax and unwind after a long day,” Graeler says. He added a fresh backdrop to the patio’s water feature with seasonal flowers, unique combinations of container plants and large handcrafted pots. To illuminate the patio for evening gatherings, Graeler used LED lighting on the patio. In the rear of the house, he lined walkways with a border of mums and other potted plants.

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The C Suite BUSINESS NOTES The Power and the Glory of Diversity By Charlotte VM Ottley ‌“If you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always gotten. Discover and be discovered. Make it a profitable and rewarding experience.” – An Ottley-ism To sustain a competitive edge in the marketplace and to function as valuable community citizens, it is essential for leaders to look beyond the obvious in order to broaden their vision and discover new possibilities. As neighbors change and employee profiles become more diverse, it becomes imperative for leaders to pay attention to others’ perspectives on life and cultural practices. We are receptive to amazingly different cultures, including our own, reflected in delectable cuisines, engaging entertainment and informative cultural heritage discoveries, which are all fueled by rapid-speed technology. Yet leaders are too often stymied to step out of their comfort zones and to broaden their exposure and experience in all aspects of their everyday

lives. When they do, they discover that the response of enlightenment, gratitude, recognition and consumer support brings its own rewards. Diversity has become a catchall code for anything different; however, on any scale it is a value-added proposition, not merely a corporate policy or courtdriven mandate. Billions of dollars are spent annually on programs, travel and merchandise that reflect diverse cultures. As puzzling as it may seem, it becomes a complicated process to incorporate diversity into routine practices and opportunities in education, job advancement and socialization. What if we change our minds and adjust our attitudes about diversity? Let’s just keep it simple. Think of diversity as the practice of powerful enlightenment and sharing the glory of tradition enhanced by new and different experiences to create mutually beneficial outcomes for all. Here are a few “can do” cues for consideration: ‌Avoid thinking of diversity as an exception;

rather, make it the common rule. ‌Look at your company from the bottom up, inside out – before it’s required. Do you like what you see? ‌Feel comfortable asking risky questions like “Can you tell me more about what is important to you?” ‌Encourage and participate in routine intra-cultural activities with family, friends and employees. Seek commonalities, and attempt to understand differences. ‌The goal of diversity is to reach seamlessness in everyday business, where everyone can win and be given the recognition for it. The leader sets this in motion by example. ‌Today is someone else’s day for inclusion; tomorrow might be yours to be included.

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or many schoolchildren, weekends are a joyous time away from classes and school routines. They enjoy playdates with friends and spending time with their families. For some children – more than many people may realize – weekends also mean worrying about where their meals will come from until the bell rings on Monday morning. Recognizing a need to provide schoolchildren with extra sustenance during the weekend, St. Louis-based nonprofit Operation Food Search launched its Operation Backpack program about eight years ago. Since launching, the program has provided more than half a million backpacks to children in need. Operation Backpack decreases the burden of childhood hunger and food insecurity throughout the greater St. Louis area by providing a weekend food assistance program. By supplying the additional nutrition required, Operation Backpack is instrumental in aiding students’ cognitive, social and emotional development. Operation Backpack currently partners with 10 local school districts to help provide food to children in need. The program got its start after Operation Food Search employees heard from school social workers that some students were coming to school saying it had little or no food in the house during the weekend. This happened with such frequency that teachers and social workers asked the organization if there was anything it could do to help, recalls Sunny Schaefer, executive director of Operation Food Search. “We started with one school and 100 children,” she says. In order to participate in the program, students must be eligible for free or reduced-cost meals through their school. Operation Food Search works closely with school administrators and social workers to make sure eligible students are able to participate in the program. Each Friday or the last day of school before a holiday vacation, participating children receive a backpack loaded with nutritious, easy-to-prepare foods. Each backpack contains two protein items, such as tuna, canned chicken, stew, chili or canned ravioli; a can of vegetables; a can of fruit; shelf-stable milk and cereal; and sweet or savory nutritious snacks. Occasionally, the backpacks also contain nutrition education information, recipes, activity books, personal hygiene items such as toothbrushes or toothpaste, and items that encourage physical activity, such as jump ropes or Frisbees.

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“The backpacks are designed to sustain one child over the weekend and get them through so they’re not hungry, and they can return on Monday ready to learn and participate in the classroom,” Schaefer says. On Monday morning, children return their backpacks, giving them an opportunity to learn about nutrition as well as responsibility – students must return their backpacks on Monday in order to get them back Friday. “One day, we were walking in with the backpacks, and a little boy ran up to us – so happy to be getting that backpack,” Schaefer says with pride. On another drop-off day, Schaefer remembers a youngster told her she was so happy to get the backpack because it allowed her to help her family. “It’s heartbreaking to see kids so happy to be getting food – something most of us take for granted,” Schaefer says. The program has grown each year and now serves more than 8,100 children each week. As its numbers have increased, so has the pool of community organizations and volunteers who pack the backpacks. “We have two regular groups that come in on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, along with corporate groups, church groups and school groups that all want to help,” Schaefer says. “We’ve never had a situation where the backpacks weren’t ready to be sent to the schools.” One participating corporate group is St. Louis-based Express Scripts. Employees from across the company volunteer to fill backpacks through Express Scripts – including Susan Stith, senior director of diversity, inclusion and corporate giving. “Food insecurity is a real problem in the St. Louis region,” Stith says. “With one out of six families affected, the work that Operation Food Search does is absolutely needed in this region. Without them, kids and families would go hungry. That should never be accepted or tolerated, and for that reason we’re happy to be their partner. Operation Food Search makes a difference in this community.” Schaefer says the idea to use backpacks came from the Arkansas Rice Depot, where a similar program was having huge success. She called the organization to find out its best practices and discovered why backpacks work so well for such programs. “We don’t want any of the children to be embarrassed about getting food, so we thought if we put it in a backpack, that wouldn’t happen,” Schaefer says. “Many of the kids use

them for their books as well.” All the food contained in the backpacks is purchased by Operation Food Search, because donations don’t always fill those needs. When possible, donations supplement what Operation Food Search provides. Backpacks also are purchased by the group so they’re uniform and consistent among all participating students. Schaefer says the response from teachers and parents has been overwhelmingly positive. Teachers say their students have better attention spans and are happier – especially on Fridays, when they look forward to receiving their backpacks for the weekend. “Sometimes students will even come to school when they’re not feeling well because they don’t want to miss getting their backpack,” Schaefer says. “They become dependent on getting this food each week and make it part of their strategy to deal with getting enough food.” In the program’s early days, Schaefer and her team were calling schools to see if any students needed the assistance. These days, there’s a waiting list for schools to be a part of the Operation Backpack program. The program now serves people living in St. Louis and 12 surrounding counties. It is in 51 school districts on both sides of the river. In addition to the weekly backpacks, Operation Food Search has an Emergency Food Closet program, providing “emergency backpacks” to children in crisis situations through school food closets. This year, Operation Food Search celebrates 35 years of service to the community. In those 35 years, the organization has distributed more than 500 million pounds of food and taught tens of thousands of people how to shop for and cook healthy, affordable meals. Next year, Schaefer says the group hopes to grow its programs, including Operation Backpack, to provide even more local schoolchildren with access to healthy food. “We’re looking to expand our program, facilities and services,” Schaefer says. “When we’re able to do that, hopefully within the next 12 months, we’ll be able to expand this program, too. As always, we want to continue to collect and distribute as much food as we possibly can.”

To learn more about Operation Food Search and Operation Backpack, visit operationfoodsearch.org.

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Sensor y Strategies for Optimal Living, LLC offers solutions and adaptations easily made in a classroom or home to facilitate maximal performance for a child with or without a diagnosis. Pictured: Cindy Cox Nieukirk, ASW, QSW, BA, COTA/L, and a patient. Photo by Sarah Conard. For more information, call 314-961-5955 or visit sensorystrategies.net.

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hen a child is having behavioral problems in school and the school isn’t appropriately handling the case or can’t provide the help the child needs, parents may choose to seek private treatment. When Cindy Cox Nieukirk’s son wasn’t getting the specialized care he needed in school, she decided to go through a private evaluation process . “That’s what made me realize there are not enough private options out there,” she says. With more than 16 years of occupational therapy in her background, Nieukirk decided to open her own practice: Sensory Strategies for Optimal Living, LLC. “I wanted to be an alternative,” she says. “I wanted to provide a service that allowed for movement and some of the behaviors children need to process their environment.” Most of Nieukirk’s clients need help with self-

awareness and self-regulation, she says. Though she works with all ages, many of her clients are school-age. She begins her process by doing an observation and assessment, then she makes a recommendation. “I can either leave my recommendation with the family and they can have the school implement it, or I can represent them at a school meeting. I also can provide the services or train school staff and families to provide the services needed,” she says. Though schools often implement more well-known approaches, these “umbrella” solutions don’t always work for all children, Nieukirk says. “I’m need-based, not diagnosis-based. A diagnosis is not needed for my services,” Nieukirk says. “I go to the need, whether it’s school or home or work.” One day, Nieukirk got a call from a parent who said that their child wasn’t doing well in school, and they were frequently receiving notes about his behavior.

Nieukirk observed him in the classroom for a day, and she noticed he was doing everything right. “I did notice he was more boisterous,” she says. “On the rare occasion he would chuckle in class, he was louder than the other kids. He did need some strategies, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as the school made it out to be. I was able to advocate for this child, and today, he’s a success story.” Nieukirk has degrees in social work from Lakeland Community College, sociology from Eastern Illinois University and a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant/Certified from Sanford Brown College. She’s currently a consultant at The Lead School in St. Charles. “Parents should know they have options in discovering what works for their children,” she says. “I want children to have what they need so they can truly be the best they can be.”

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ooking for a super-convenient place to grab a bite and get in the mood for a performance of “Matilda the Musical”? Check out the whimsical and delicious City Diner at The Fox. The interior of City Diner has all sorts of design details competing for attention. The tables and booths are textbook mid-century diner chic, while the array of colors splashed throughout give the restaurant a particularly funky 1960s feel. The ultra-high ceilings and exposed ductwork throw some urban loft notes into the mix. Mash all of these elements together, and you get a visual experience that’s definitely eclectic and fun. As befits its name, the menu at City Diner features straight-ahead classic diner fare, and a lot of it. A good

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chunk of the menu is taken up with various breakfast favorites that are served up all day for those who love the whole “breakfast for dinner” concept, from eggs Benedict to French toast to that quintessential St. Louis favorite, the slinger. Among the multitude of possibilities, I found the breakfast burrito ($8) to be a worthy nosh. This behemoth consists of a pile of scrambled eggs, chorizo, onions and cheddar cheese barely contained in a crispy tortilla. It comes with a side of refried beans also topped with shredded cheddar and will more than satisfy the heartiest of appetites. Of course, a solid selection of sandwiches is de rigueur for any diner worth its blue plate, and City Diner lives up to this tradition and then some. The menu boasts

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a wide array of sandwiches that includes burgers, dogs and other classics like the Reuben. Comfort food fans will immediately notice the trio grilled cheese ($6.50). This hearty sandwich has three cheeses (cheddar, Swiss and American) melting and mingling among three slices of wheat bread. Live a little, and pop for some onion rings for an additional $2. It’s also one of the many vegetarian options on the menu. For those looking for a complete meal deal, there are plenty of large plates to choose from. Take the country fried steak ($10) for example. It’s a tenderized piece of steak fried up in a crispy batter and served with mashed potatoes and a choice of vegetable. I went with the green beans for my side, which came with plenty of

&“Matilda A Show the Musical”

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bacon and onions mixed in. City Diner is open 24 hours on the weekend, so you can catch a bite before or after (or way after) the show. Carryout is an option, and delivery is available via The Bike Waiter. Be advised, if you have a favorite dish that’s served up at City Diner’s sister restaurant on South Grand Boulevard, make sure to check out the menu online first, as some dishes aren’t available at both locations. There are also $6 lunch and dinner specials Monday through Wednesday in case you spent all of your money on tickets.

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Story: Young Matilda Wormwood is not exactly the apple of her parents’ eye. In fact, she is constantly subjected to verbal and emotional abuse by her selfcentered parents and has been since the day she was born, when she “deprived” her mother of her annual ballroom-dancing competition. Mr. Wormwood schemes to make a fortune by selling dozens of old cars under the falsehood that the vehicles are new, while Mrs. Wormwood fixates on her daily dance regimen with her trainer, Rudolpho. Their son Michael is content watching the “telly,” which pleases them, but Matilda prefers to read books at the local library, which does not. There Matilda fascinates the librarian, Mrs. Phelps, with a fantastical tale that she makes up as she goes along. Matilda’s life is further complicated when she is enrolled in Crunchem Hall Elementary, a school run by a totalitarian headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. However, Matilda’s brilliance impresses her timid teacher, Miss Honey, who encourages Matilda to pursue her love of reading, while also being a bit apprehensive of Matilda’s extraordinary mental prowess. Can Matilda triumph over the negativity of her parents and the sadistic methods of Miss Trunchbull? Can she help Miss Honey stand up to her own oppressors? Matilda may be small, but she has big ideas about right and wrong. Highlights: Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s novel was adapted into a musical by playwright Dennis Kelly and composer/lyricist Tim Minchin that premiered in 2010 from the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon. It transferred to the West End in 2011, winning an Olivier Award for Best New Musical, and debuted on Broadway in 2013, where it was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, winning five. Now playing the Fox Theatre on its first North American tour, “Matilda the Musical” is a jubilant, vibrant explosion of infectious good humor and captivating music that is sure to delight children and offer entertainment for adults as well. Other Info: Three talented youngsters – Gabby Gutierrez, Mia Sinclair Jenness and Mabel Tyler – rotate in the title role of the precocious little girl with the big brain. It’s an exhausting part, but on opening night, Tyler’s performance was beyond wondrous. She exhibited not only a superb command of the role’s mind-boggling number of lines, but sang and danced up a storm to the spirited choreography designed by Peter Darling. Minchin’s songs are a merry assortment of upbeat numbers with a tolerable sprinkling of ballads, propelled by the show’s opening piece, “Miracle.” That ensemble piece, with children describing their parents’ ecstatic reaction to their arrivals (except Matilda’s, of course), is a breezy, bright and bouncy romp that gets everything off to a sprightly start.

Every hero or heroine needs a villain of equal stature to provide the conflict that is essential to right eventually conquering wrong. In this case, the role of Miss Trunchbull, as with previous productions, is played by a man, the very limber and talented Bryce Ryness. He plays the crowd as effectively as the unattractive headmistress lords it over her fearful minions, cocking his head or moving his body in amusing, robotic motions. The hard-working cast included Quinn Mattfeld as Mr. Wormwood, especially engaging when he chats with the audience, admonishing children to avoid books. Cassie Silva was delightful as the daffy Mrs. Wormwood, and affable Danny Tieger was Matilda’s simpleton brother Michael. St. Louis native Natalie Wisdom affectingly portrayed the acrobat (Wesley Faucher does this role in other performances) opposite Ian Michael Stuart’s escape artist (also played by Justin Packard) in the story-within-a-story conceived by Matilda. Jennifer Blood was charming as Miss Honey, lending her smooth, clear voice to “This Little Girl,” “My House” and other tunes, while Jaquez Andre Sims was a comically sleazy Rudolpho. Ora Jones brought a heartfelt sincerity to the role of librarian Mrs. Phelps, while Stuart was the genial Russian mob boss Sergei. Matthew Warchus directs everything with a clear focus on fast-paced dances, getting highly effective work out of his large, exuberant cast. Children doubtless will find “Matilda” an entertaining excursion and deservedly so. Equally impressive is how much adults will enjoy the experience. C ‌ ompany: Touring Company Venue: Fox Theatre, 527 North Grand Blvd. Dates: Through Nov. 1 Tickets: $25-$66; contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Rating: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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‌Dr. Sanjay Gupta has done more in his 46 years than many people accomplish in a lifetime. First, he became a neurosurgeon, a career that requires almost two decades of higher education and training. Then, he broadened his scope to include journalism, reporting from war zones for CBS and CNN, where he is currently chief medical correspondent, while performing the occasional emergency surgery on soldiers and civilians. As a White House Fellow, he stepped into the political realm and was considered for the post of Surgeon General in 2009 before withdrawing his name. And he somehow also managed to find time to write two nonfiction books and a novel. Gupta will be featured at the St. Louis Speakers Series presented by Maryville University at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Powell Hall. Ladue News spoke with Gupta in advance of his upcoming visit. St. Louis is looking forward to welcoming you! Can you give us a sneak peek of your topic for the evening? I’m going to be talking about the sort of awkward dance between medicine and media. I sort of live in these two worlds. It’s a bit novel for someone who was a science kid and went on to do neurosurgery and then incorporated journalism into my life. I think there’s a relevance in that for a lot of people – not specifically what I did, but the idea of incorporating different things into your life. Why? How? You get to a certain age in life, and you think, “OK, that ship has sailed. I’m going to dispense with that dream.” Whatever it may be. And what I’ve found is that’s not

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necessarily the case. I’ve been doing this job now for 14 years, and there are a lot of stories from the field that I think will be interesting to share. Stuff that may not have made it to the screen but had a profound influence on me, and maybe the audience will find it influential to them as well. What do people need to know about interpreting and consuming health media today? It’s an interesting question. First of all, people consume health news in all sorts of different ways. There was a lot of apprehension about this if you go back about 15 to 20 years, when people were really starting to get online, trying to figure out what ails them and then essentially going down rabbit holes and becoming anxious and always gravitating toward the worst-case scenario. But that’s here. That’s the world in which we live. I think there are people who have tried to provide the best content possible online, in newspapers, on the radio – in all these different outlets. As a consumer, you want to find sources that you really trust and that are the honest brokers in this situation, but also to not in any way ignore the medical establishment by developing relationships with your doctors. Medicine oftentimes is not taken seriously in the sense that people will move to a neighborhood, and they’ll know everything about the schools and grocery stores, but they may not know that much about the hospitals or doctors. I think people just need to make that a priority like they do anything else. What do you think are some of the most pressing health topics that you think should warrant more media coverage? I’ll preface it by saying that I travel all over the world as a medical reporter, covering medical stories in countries that are still developing and countries in the aftermath of tragedy or natural disaster or war, and there are a lot of things that confront them on a daily basis in these places that are very different from here in the United States. We have a sophisticated health system in so many ways, and I think one of the great concerns for a long time has been that some of our wonderful achievements in health care have not been made available to people who could use them most. I think we’ll look back 100 years from now, and we’ll say, “How did it make sense that you had all these wonderful things in medicine and you didn’t give it to the people who could have benefited? What were you thinking?” I think that’s one of the challenges. I also think the idea of preventable illnesses not being fully addressed is a real concern. We like the home runs and touchdowns when it comes to medicine and medical breakthroughs, but unless we get the low-hanging fruit stuff right first, I think that’s challenging. Vaccinating people. Dealing with the problems around obesity and diabetes. These are significant problems. We don’t realize the price that our country will pay for not taking care of what are largely preventable problems over the next 20, 30, 40 years. You were an advisor to Hillary Clinton in the late ’90s and were considered for the post of Surgeon General but withdrew your name. Would you consider the post if you were asked again? I don’t know. I try not to live in the world of hypotheticals too much, but I’m a big fan of public service. Part of the reason for not taking the job the last time was just life stuff. My wife was pregnant with our third child, and I was told that I couldn’t practice surgery anymore as Surgeon General. That’s ironic in a way, and I was just in my mid30s and wasn’t wanting to give up my surgical career at that stage of life. I felt like I was just getting my surgical career going. To answer your question, I can see myself getting back into public service at some point. I really enjoyed that part of my life. What health care-related issues do you think coming up in the next few years would be beneficial for the government to focus on? You already mentioned preventive health issues. Are those at the top of your list? Those are absolutely at the top of my list. The thing about preventable problems is that they’re not nearly as sexy or as engaging to talk about as the rarer issues or things that are more exotic. So I think understanding that part of it is something I’ve been focused on for 14 years now as a journalist, and I think it’s really important. When you talk about preventable issues, you’re trying to do one of the most challenging things in public health. And that is that you’re trying to prove a negative. You’re trying to basically say, “If you eat right, if you exercise, if you take care of yourself, then nothing will happen to you.” And that’s not an overly inspiring argument to make. But if I change that and say, “This isn’t about treating disease, and this isn’t even about preventing disease. This is about optimizing yourself. This is about realizing that you can be better tomorrow than you are today. Better, faster, stronger, happier, healthier, more productive, in better relationships.” That tends to be a much more inspirational and aspirational tune.

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY CRUISE

Break out your best costume and dance the night away on the Halloween cruise featuring a live DJ, costume contest and cash bar. 8 p.m. $26. 877-982-1410 or gatewayarch.com.

Wed., Nov. 4 THE MILK CARTON KIDS

The Sheldon and KDHX present The Milk Carton Kids with The Goodbye Girls at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The concert is part of The Sheldon Sessions Series, an ongoing collaboration between The Sheldon and KDHX. 8 p.m. $35 orchestra, $30 balcony. 314-534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

Tues., Nov. 3 AUTHOR GREG RENOFF

Left Bank Books presents author Greg Renoff, who will sign and discuss his biography, “Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Saved Heavy Metal.” 7 p.m. Free. 314-367-6731 or left-bank.com.

Wed., Nov. 4 ABOUT DANCE: EXPLORING DANCE THROUGH POETRY

University City Library will welcome St. Louis-based Karlovsky & Co. Dance for a presentation and performance focusing on the relationship among words, poetry and movement. 7 p.m. Free. 314-727-3150 or ucitylibrary.org.

Fri., Nov. 6 JOURNALIST JOE KLEIN

Left Bank Books presents author and journalist Joe Klein, who will sign and discuss his book, “Charlie Mike: A True Story of Heroes Who Brought Their Mission Home” at the St. Charles City-County Library, Spencer Road Branch. 7 p.m. Free. 314-367-6731 or left-bank.com.

Sat., Nov. 7 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FOR REFUGE

The Covering House presents its inaugural fundraising event at the Old Rock House featuring the St. Louis Rams DJ: DjPRU, Fish Eye Fun photo booth, food, drinks, dancing, silent auction and fundraising opportunities. 7 p.m. $75. 314-865-1288 or thecoveringhouse.org.

Sat., Nov. 7 FUN FREE FIRST SATURDAYS

St. Louis Artists’ Guild presents Fun Free First Saturdays: Lanterns and Candle Holders, where children between the ages of 5 and 10 create unique lanterns, nonburning candle holders or a fall painting, with art supplies provided. Noon to 2 p.m. Free. 314-727-6266 or stlouisartistsguild.org.

Fri., Nov. 6 “APEX PREDATOR | DARWINIAN VOODOO”

St. Louis’ newest art space, projects+gallery, is set to open its newest exhibition, “Apex Predator | Darwinian Voodoo,” featuring the work of Mariana Fantich and Dominic Young. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 314-696-8678 or projects-gallery.com.

Fri., Nov. 6 RHONDA VINCENT AND THE RAGE

Rhonda Vincent, eight-time International bluegrass Music Association award-winner, and her band The Rage perform at the Sheldon concert Hall. 8 p.m. $40 orchestra, $35 balcony. 314-534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

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Sat., Nov. 7 RAMSEY LEWIS: THE IN CROWD

The Sheldon presents ArtSounds! Featuring Ramsey Lewis: The In Crowd at the Sheldon Concert Hall.

The legendary jazz pianist and his quartet will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of his album, “The In Crowd.” 8 p.m. $45 orchestra, $40 balcony. 314-534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

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ew York City has plenty of museums. So when one makes a splash, especially an established one, it’s news. Earlier this year, the Whitney Museum of American Art moved from its patrician Upper East Side location to the Meatpacking District, a happening downtown neighborhood adjacent to the southern end of High Line Park along the East River. The museum is housed in a stunning space built by noted architect Renzo Piano. The Whitney, right from the start, has never been a stuffy museum. Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, socialite and artist, founded it on behalf of living American artists – partly as a reaction to the Museum of Modern Art’s focus on European art. Her portrait, daringly clad in loose-fitting trousers, can be seen in the free gallery on the first floor. The museum covers the spectrum of art from lithographs to videos to textiles, from Berenice Abbot to Andy Warhol – thrilling stuff. The remarkable building is an attraction on its own. The elevators, for instance, were commissioned works of art, each different, from the late Richard Artschwager, who exhibited at St. Louis’ Contemporary Art Museum in 2010. Glass walls let in plenty of natural light, and exhibition spaces are unusually flexible, serving the needs of the art and the public equally well. Several terraces with wonderful views, all open to visitors, hold more art and a seating area for the museum’s café. Selections from the Whitney’s immense collection can be found in a rough chronological sequence that begins on the seventh floor and continues down to the sixth. That includes two of the 32 Thomas Hart Benton works the museum owns. “Poker Night” greets visitors who step off the elevator on the seventh floor. It’s a scene from the film “A Streetcar Named Desire,” by St. Louisan Tennessee Williams. The painting

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was commissioned by the film’s producer, David O. Selznick, as a gift for his wife, Irene, a theatrical producer whose efforts brought Williams’ play to Broadway. Benton’s landmark American Regionalism piece, “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” also is currently on view at the museum. Alexander Calder’s wondrous “Calder’s Circus” is on display, consisting of more than 170 pieces. So is a

Philip Glass musical score. Lots of Edward Hopper – his wife bequeathed more than 3,000 pieces of their joint collection to the museum. And there’s plenty of work, of course, from artists the average visitor hasn’t heard of, to keep one’s curiosity and aesthetic sense at a nearfever pitch. Much of the strength of the Whitney’s reputation rests on its temporary exhibitions. Currently showing is the work of Harlem Renaissance artist Archibald Motley. Jared Madere, a young multimedia artist, has created a new installation in the first floor gallery. (Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney would surely approve.) The noted painter and sculptor Frank Stella has a career retrospective, a large show complete with a book profiling it. Another young

artist, Rachel Rose, who is known for her video installations, is receiving her first solo exhibition in the U.S. at the museum. On the main floor is the Whitney’s main restaurant, called Untitled. It’s accessible from outside the building or from the main lobby. Run by St. Louis native Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, the décor is subtle – bright white with light-colored wood and metal, the cherry-red chairs adding a pop of color. The menu is relatively brief and changes with the seasons. Vegetable lovers will be particularly happy – on a recent visit, menu highlights included carrots roasted in chile sauce with peanuts and a stunning cauliflower curry, neither deeply hot-spicy but satisfying in both flavor and texture. Pasta with ricotta cheese and mushrooms featured Chinese long beans, but there were also cold mussels in a broth with two kinds of exotic beans. And only the foolish would leave a Danny Meyer restaurant without dessert. There’s been a lot of excitement over the gluten-free chocolate chip cookie, but the real sweet stars are more complex. First among equals, to the point where it’s become a permanent fixture at the restaurant, is the peanut butter-blueberry sponge cake with fluffy peanut butter frosting and a generous pour of blueberry sauce, topped with fresh blueberries and nuggets of sesame seed toffee. Untitled offers a fine wine list, and the superb, warm service that always marks a Meyer operation. His restaurant group also runs the café on the eighth floor; its menu, too, goes in unexpected directions. Advance tickets are available on the museum’s very comprehensive website and are a good idea, especially on weekends and holidays. 99 Gansevoort St., New York, New York, 212-570-360, whitney.org

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Exploring the new, modern downtown digs of New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art.

TraveL Tips What to do and where to stay near the Whitney Museum of American Art.

things, a wonderful exhibit of masks, called “Becoming Another.” The Rubin also has an interesting café with food influenced by the regions it highlights. To learn more, visit rubinmuseum.org.

• The High Line is a walking park created on what was once an elevated

• Nearly all the small jazz clubs in Greenwich Village are gone, but the new

railroad right-of-way. The southern end is two doors east of the Whitney entrance. Beautifully landscaped, with interesting views and public art, it can be accessed at one of 11 points, many with elevators, between Gansevoort Street and where it ends at 34th Street and 11th Avenue, the location of the city’s newest subway station. A fine stroll if the weather is the least bit cooperative. To learn more, visit thehighline.org.

• A very different sort of museum than the Whitney is the Rubin Museum of Art, focusing on art from the Himalayas and surrounding areas. Smaller, with richly detailed material that leaves visitors inspecting a single piece rather than strolling a large gallery, it’s currently offering, among other

and very intimate MezzRow in the West Village fits the bill beautifully. Great music, a nice drink menu as well as some light snacks and excellent people watching. To learn more, visit mezzrow.com.

• If you’re wanting to stay in the Meatpacking District neighborhood near the Whitney, which also offers high-end shopping and art galleries, you won’t do much better than the GAnsevooRT MeATpAckinG nYc HoTeL. A crack staff, luxurious surroundings and glorious views of the Hudson River or downtown and the Freedom Tower. To learn more, visit gansevoortmeatpacking.com.

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Now under new ownership, Barrister ’s in Clayton is much more than a soccer bar. New owners Kristie and Sam Boctor took over on July 1 and have revamped the menu to create a true culinary experience. Photo by Sarah Conard. For more information, call 314-726-5007 or visit barristersclayton.com.

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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT: Feature Story

Twist Barrister’s

A New

on a Classic Clayton Restaurant

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By Robyn Dexter

arrister’s has been a Clayton staple since 2003 and has recently come under new ownership. The original owner, Jason Tilford, officially sold the pub to Kristie and Sam Boctor on July 1. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind. “We bought (Barrister’s) on July 1 and never looked back,” Kristie says. “Since then, we’ve been learning about what we purchased. We’ve learned about the people who work and eat here and are working to put our own stamp on Barrister’s.” Sam has been in the food and beverage industry for more than 20 years, and Kristie retired from corporate America last year. They were both looking for a new adventure, and Sam had always had the vision of owning a restaurant. “I’m very customerfocused, and I’ve always enjoyed coming up with new experiences for people,” Kristie says. So, they started looking at possibilities. A mutual friend put them in touch with Tilford, and the process flowed from there. Running Barrister’s is more than just a project for the Boctors – it’s their life, in the words of Kristie. They pride themselves on being “hands-on” owners. “We want (customers’ visits to Barrister’s) to be an extension of what it would be like if they came to our home for a dinner party,” she says.

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Owners Kristie and sam boctor The Barrister’s experience takes place at 7923 Forsyth Blvd. in the heart of downtown Clayton. The name may ring a bell as a “soccer bar,” and that’s still the case. But the Boctors want customers to know that Barrister’s is so much more than that. “We’re still showing all the soccer games, but we’re also a sports pub and restaurant,” Kristie says. “We have 11 TVs and feature all sports - we support and show all Blues, Rams, and Mizzou games and we subscribe to all the NFL, SEC, Big 10 and NHL packages. We want to be known as a Clayton destination not just for lunch, but for happy hour and evenings as well.” A few weeks after the owner switch in July, the Boctors and their team revamped the menu at Barrister’s. “We want this to truly be a culinary experience for our guests, with a lot more options,” Kristie says. “A burger will always be

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a burger, but there’s a lot you can do to customize it.” The idea of customizing your food has become the heart and soul of the Barrister’s menu. For example, if a customer orders chicken, they can get it grilled, crispy or blackened; dry or tossed with buffalo, BBq or teriyaki sauce. They can order it as a sandwich or wrap, on a salad, or alone. “This way, there’s a lot more interaction from the customer,” she says. “It’s been very well-received.” “We wanted to introduce something special for our diners, so Sam came up with the turkey brie melt,” Kristie says. “What started as a daily special has turned into a signature item. We use an English blueberry and black currant spread on the sandwich, which gives it a special twist unique to Barrister’s.” 7923 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton 314-726-5007, barristersclayton.com

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Tower Grove Park

MARTINIS AT THE MANSION

Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

roceeds from the 12th annual Martinis at the Mansion event, hosted by Friends of Tower Grove Park, went toward improvements to Tower Grove Park’s Chinese Pavilion, which is in need of repair. This year’s event was held at the beautiful late-1890s home of Lindsay Barth and featured cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and music by Tommy Halloran’s Guerilla Swing Band and Jerry Gunther and Don Franz.

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Julie Gianino, Caroline Ernst

Lindsay Barth

Ted Atwood, Richard Poeling, Rob Rebman

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Debbie Monterrey, Dr. Steve Millett

Julie LaBonte, Shelly Donachao, Richard LaBonte

We love the park. It’s like our backyard. We use it every single day, and we love it. We both grew up in the city and have always enjoyed the park. Now that we live so close and we can support it, we’re very happy to. BETH BRINKMANN, SUPPORTER (SHOWN WITH HUSBAND MATT)

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Cindy Schwartz, Steve King

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Shakespeare Festival St. Louis

15TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER

Photos and story by David Anderson

hakespeare Festival St. Louis’ 15th anniversary dinner took place at Lumen, where guests were served cocktails and an exquisite meal. One of the key speakers from the evening was poet Christoffer Ware, a cast member of the recent Shakespeare in the Streets in the Old North St. Louis. Funds from the event benefit Shakespeare Festival St. Louis’ In the Schools, In the Streets and In the Park programming. Co-chairs of the event were Kiku Obata and Jessica Holzer.

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With each season, we take one step closer to becoming a world-class theater company for St. Louis, and the success of our 15th Anniversary Gala is evidence of our building a future upon a rich history. RICK DILDINE, ARTISTIC AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(SHOWN WITH KIKU OBATA AND JESSICA HOLZER)

Judy Burch, Alice Sargent

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Ben and Linda Goldstein

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Missouri Baptist Medical Center

A HANGAR HAPPENING

Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

o help raise funds to renovate the Missouri Baptist Childbirth Center at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, the Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation held a unique event in a hangar at the Jetlinx terminal just off the Lambert Airport tarmac. With a 1950s jet and space-age theme, guests arrived in creative attire and enjoyed food, cocktails and music from Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers. Veronica McDonnell served as event chair; honorary co-chairs were Dr. Mitch Botney and Cliff Eason. With more than 4,000 babies born at the hospital’s Birthing Center annually, the facility is ready for the new technology and expanded care this event will help support.

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All the charitable institutions in St. Louis really do good works, it’s no question, but MoBap...is directly helping people at their most critical times, and that’s why I’m involved with it...I think Veronica and Randy (McDonnell) are to be congratulated on getting this amount of people interested in something this worthwhile. FRANK STEEVES, FORMER GENERAL COUNSEL FOR EMERSON

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POLO MATCH

Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

t was truly a gorgeous day for polo as TREE House of Greater St. Louis (formerly Therapeutic Horsemanship) held its 13th annual Benefit Polo Match at McGehee Polo Field in Chesterfield. In addition to the match, this family event featured children’s activities, pony rides, as well as special VIP tents. TREE House’s programs include equine-assisted therapy for children, adults and veterans with disabilities.

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My son Sean has been involved with TREE House, formerly Therapeutic Horsemanship, for more than 20 years now. He started riding at the organization when he was just 3 years old, and it’s improved his coordination and self-confidence. It’s a tremendous organization, and being able to help support it now financially is just my way of paying it back. ROB GODLEWSKI, OF EMERSON (SHOWN WITH SEAN GODLEWSKI)

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Champ Assistance Dogs

HOORAY FOR HOWL E WOOF

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Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

he cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and silent and live auctions were just a prelude to the main event, the Dog Fashion Show at the Hooray for Howl E Woof event held by Champ Assistance Dogs at the Frontenac Hilton. Fifteen sets of costumed dogs and handlers, each portraying a different movie, walked the stage with current and former members of St. Louis media outlets in high numbers. Participants included Pat McGonigle, Sara Dayley, McGraw Millhaven, Billy Greenwood, Julie Tristin, Coreen Savitsky, Heidi Glaus, Art Holliday and Jennifer Blome. Champ trains and places assistance dogs with qualified individuals. Many dogs are trained by female inmates at the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia, Missouri.

It’s a fine organization, and the work that they do and the good that they train these dogs to do for people who need help is wonderful. JUDY FRITZ, SUPPORTER

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Angela Pearson, Pam Budke

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Upcoming

GATHERINGS By Robyn Dexter

‌Sat., Oct. 31

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Sun., Nov. 1

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Wed., Nov. 4

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Friends of Kids with Cancer’s FASHION SHOW & BOUTIQUE at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis (friendsofkids.com)

Fri., Nov. 6

Voices for Children’s VOICE OF HOPE featuring a CASA keynote speaker over lunch at St. Louis City Center Hotel (voices-stl.org) Missouri Botanical Garden’s sixth annual GREEN BALL to benefit EarthWays Center at the Moonrise Hotel (mobot.org/greenball) The Angel Band Project’s inaugural SOIREE WITH THE ANGELS gala at The Palladium St. Louis (angelbandproject.org) Wishes, Wags & Whiskers’ AN EVENING TO BENEFIT FIVE ACRES ANIMAL SHELTER at Ragan’s Jewelry in O’Fallon, featuring food, wine and beer; drawings for prizes; silent auction and holiday shopping (wisheswagsandwhiskers.com)

Ready Readers’ annual TRIVIA NIGHT AND SILENT AUCTION at John Burroughs Field House (readyreaders.org)

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WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Imagine! Gala 6 P.M. ON SAT., NOV. 7 Doubletree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis – Chesterfield Enjoy an open bar and hors d’oeuvres, plus a silent auction, at the Imagine! Gala. After dinner, a live auction will commence with fabulous prizes, including condo stays and a trip to the Clydesdale breeding farm. Register at alstl.org or call 636-227-6200.

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MISSION

A community does all it can to support its citizens, but when resources run out or funding isn’t adequate, members of the community can make the choice to band together and support the area as best they can. Assistance League of St. Louis took on that challenging task more than a quarter of a century ago and continues to provide for those with unmet needs in St. Louis to this day. “Assistance League is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization whose members identify, develop and implement ongoing projects for citizens in need,” says president Jane Harbron. “We work very hard, funding six philanthropic projects. Our membership is about 430, including a brand-new group of 42 ladies who just joined us.”

History

COMMUNITY IMPACT

The national Assistance League organization began on the West Coast and was cultivated by two women who shared a vision. Anne Banning and Ada Laughlin met through Los Angeles’ social scene, and the two joined a few other prominent LA ladies in performing charitable work during the 1890s. That call to action heightened after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and during World War I. Soon, the organization was formally founded under Banning’s leadership, and their vision of providing to those in need and inspiring others to give back became the cornerstone of the national organization’s philosophy. From its start, Assistance League has been led by passionate citizens responding to the community’s cry for help. “We have really solid procedures,” Harbron says. “The organization is very professionally run, and that’s amazing because we’re all volunteers. Every job – the president, the board, the treasurer – all volunteers. Eighty percent of donations go back to the community, and we’re striving for 85 percent.”

“With 63,000 volunteer hours, we have quite an impact,” says Harbron. The numbers back her up: 3,500 students received uniforms last year under Operation School Bell; more than 3,500 hygiene kits, including hats and gloves, were sent out; 2,900 athletic shoes were delivered throughout the region; 44,200 people were helped with one-time requests, such as kitchen supplies for a new household; and 13,000 lives were affected through Assistance League’s four women’s shelters since 2001. “Through Project ROSE (Raise Our Self-Esteem), we provide ‘first night’ bags to these women because they often leave in the middle of the night, with no extra clothes,” Harbron says. “We offer them nightgowns, robes and a first outfit to make the transition easier. Many bring children, and we provide clothing for them as well.” The families even receive unconventional gifts, such as birthday cakes once a month, to make their new location feel more like a welcoming home. From delivering teddy bears and activity kits to children in the hospital to its retail shop, the Assistance League’s commitment to the community continues to be a beacon of hope for St. Louis.

ON THE BOARD: Vicki Hill

The St. Louis chapter of Assistance League started more than 27 years ago, and Vicki Hill credits the development of the efficiently run group to the organization’s original leaders. “From the very first, the board has been so professional, and it has remained that way, which I think everyone has come to appreciate,” Hill says. “We are there to do work. We can attribute the way the organization is run today to the very first board and president, with their excellent leadership example.” She notes that the 63,000 volunteer-hours from 2015 equate to roughly $1.46 million of work, but the Assistance League members and volunteers do it all for the community – and nothing else. “I served as president for this organization, and we always say that serving as president is one of the greatest years of your life,” Hill explains. “You are helping those in need and seeing their smiles…We feel it very deeply in our hearts.” The St. Louis chapter certainly has benefited from its connection to a national organization as well, through continuing-education classes on subjects such as computers, public speaking and more. Hill found the annual conventions to be most helpful, giving members from each chapter a chance to collaborate. At the heart of it, though, Hill most values the women who compose Assistance League St. Louis. “The women are such wonderful people. I admire their spirit of giving. They all have great ideas and the warmest of hearts,” she says. “They just kind of hook you. You get involved and the people are very loyal. There are a number of charter members who still belong. It’s always rewarding to be a member of the Chapter.” In addition to her work with Assistance League, Hill serves on a number of community boards.

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KIRKWOOD HANDYMAN, Member BBB Insured. Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Gutter Cleaning, Drywall and Painting. Bryan Fowler 636-226-5718 No job is too small!

Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation Tilling • Mulching Planting • Tree/Shrub Fertilization, Trimming And Removal Lawn Fertilization, Sodding Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing Stone Walls, Patios, And Borders Drainage Solutions The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001

• Brickwork • Stonework • Plaster • Drywall • Painting • Carpentry • Siding • Gutters • Roofing • Chimney Leaks; Stopped Guaranteed.

Call Ken 636-674-5013

Gayle Vitale Broker-Agent Re/Max Gold 11400 Concord Village Ave #G St. Louis Mo 63123 314-756-6079

Michael Flynn Landscaping Weekly Mowing, Gardening, Weeding and Pruning. Landscape Lighting and Irrigation. Paver -Walkway-Patio-Drive. For all your landscaping and lawn care needs.

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Bill 314-968-7848

O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. (636) 681-1976

INTERIOR DESIGN/ DECORATOR

OUTDOOR CREATIVE DESIGN & LANDSCAPE, LLC For all of your landscape and hardscape needs. "Where dreams become design and design becomes reality" 314-325-5111 OutdoorCreativeDesign.com

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering

40 Years Experience Fully Insured • References J. KEVIN O'BRIEN, PRESIDENT

314-481-3500 ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

JC PAINTS

LAWN & GARDEN

HOME IMPROVEMENT

KEN SINGLETON TUCKPOINTING

FANTASTIC HOME IN AN ELITE WEBSTER GROVES LOCATION.

STL ROOFING & REMODELING

R.N. 30yrs Experience with the Elderly

www.kennyremodelers.com

663 West Lockwood Webster, MO 63118

PAINTING

314-569-9890

Offers Quality, Affordable Craftsmanship, specializing in finish carpentry and trim work. "We get to know the tastes & preferences of our customers & keep them in the loop from start to finish, to guarantee satisfaction. Give us a chance to make you our next happy customer." Call now for a free estimate! 314-358-0731

OPEN SUNDAY November 1st • 1-3pm $635,000

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Please call for Aeration, Leaf Removal & Snow Services

Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794

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Lawn Sculptors

PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors. 17 Years Exp. Free Estimates. Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.como

Lawn & Landscaping, LLC

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial

Aeration, Overseeding, Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work. Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

FULL SERVICE LEAF REMOVAL AND CURBSIDE VACUUMING Available weekends Snow Removal

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

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MIZZOU CREW LANDSCAPING Lowest Prices In Town FREE Guttering Cleaning With Leaf Removal Call or Text Jeff 314-520-5222 See link below for COUPON FASTandFREE.us/lawncare.html

PET SERVICES AKC GERMAN SHEPARD Puppies Born 9/19/2015 Champion Bloodline Both mother and father AKC registered and X-Rayed. Please call for price and further details Thomas Hunn ThomHunn@gmail.com 636-485-1380

Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

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PET SERVICES PET/HOUSE SITTING Will come to your home and care for your pet while you're away. Excellent References. Angie 314-623-1155

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

AUCTION HELPING YOUR LOVED ONES STAY SAFE AT HOME!

The

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636-244-5229 Mid-Century Brick Ranch on 1 Acre Lot, Sunset Hills, MO $150K Opening Bid Also selling lifetime collection of art, antiques, furnishings, etc. Baker, Henredon, Butler, RL Polo furniture Remington bronzes, Towle sterling 101pc. set. '98 VW Beetle with 15,404 miles. Quality throughout!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

TREES

Eric Iman 816-399-9627 Details & Bid @ www.ImanKC.com

Room in executive home near Maryville/Logan at 40/141. Interim or long term; $400/mo. Garage space also available for additional charge. 314-579-9868

SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available.

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Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured

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$50 off $500+ 314-486-3303

TUCKPOINTING Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco. Waterproofing. Insured. 40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates. 314-910-3132 636-797-2947

431 Pristine Acres! Great for hunting deer & turkey. River frontage to the Little St. Francis River. Untouched for years, secluded, combination of beautiful timber, mixed brush, & pasture. Gravel road access & fenced. Fredericktown MO, Hwy 67 & Hwy E.

This won't last long!! Offered at $499,900 (573) 213-6142

"U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc.

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Brian 314-740-1659

MCGREEVY PIANO Fall into Tune Bill McGreevy, Piano Technician Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service & Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection

636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

ROOFING MUST SEE ELEGANT COUNTRY HOME ON 47 ACRES! 5bdrms, 4 baths, 3,450sq.ft. & breathtaking view of the Mississippi River Valley & Illinois Bluffs. This very well maintained private estate is located just 30 minutes North West of St. Louis on Highway 79. Amenities include: woods, creek, pasture, tillable acreage, pond site, & abundant wildlife. The finished walkout lower level offers an additional 1,400 sq.ft., family room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, laundry hookups, & lots of storage. Updates include: 40 year Architectural roof, newly screened back porches with Trex flooring. Freshly painted exterior & interior (incl. closets), newly tuckpointed chimneys & electric furnace.

24 Years in Business! 10 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'14. Solid Tuckpointing & Spotpointing with Color Match. Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair, & Waterproofing. Prompt Free Estimates. Fully Insured. A+ BBB 2011 Torch Award Winner (314) 645-1387 mirellituckpointing.com Credit Cards Accepted

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BRIAN'S HAULING Charming Cottage in Ladue. 1 bdrm, 1 bath. $900/mo incl all utilities, satellite, wifi & w/d. Single occupancy only. 314-302-3579

TUCKPOINTING

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SERVICES

STL ROOFING & REMODELING SPECIAL! ------------------------------------------FREE Upgrade to Lifetime Architectural Shingle -------------------------------------------25yrs exp. BBB "A+" Rated. Insurance Specialist Free Inspections Tuckpointing, Siding, Gutters, Windows, Decks, Kitchens and Baths. We also do repairs.

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Perfect Primary Residence Summer/Weekend Home B&B, or Hunting/Duck Club Duck Lake Acreage Nearby. 2nd 2BR/1BA home at entrance with caretaker/renter potential.

Below Appraisal! $499,500! 314.862.5252

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TAILOR 40+ Years Experience By Appointment Only 314-753-4182

Helping Hand Service, LLL Clean outs, bsmts, attics, garages, etc. Let us help you down size. Hauled away for small fee. Some items donated to local charities. 636-649-9812 BBB

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GILLS TREE SERVICE • Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

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REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment. Convenient to Museums, Theaters & Shopping. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended! Call 314-569-2009

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WINDOWS M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's. Call Paul, 314-805-6102 or Mark, 314-805-7367

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471 Shetland Valley Court Chesterfield • $400,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173

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43 Chesterfield Lakes Road Chesterfield • $750,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173

OPen SundAY 1-3

1173 Greystone Manor Parkway Chesterfield • $1,425,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173

17 Bonhomme Grove Court Chesterfield • $1,500,000 Mary Gettinger 314-378-3173

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142 Meadows of Wildwood Wildwood • $429,900 Kathy Massimino 314-640-0076

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17701 Wilding Place Drive Wildwood • $625,000 Cam Fischer 314-941-0985

1513 Honey y Locust Court Wildwood • $669,000 Louise Donovan 314-602-0542

19300 Deer Pointe Estates Dr Wildwood • $1,150,000 Mary Bay 314-973-4278

29 Bon Hills Drive Olivette • $935,000 Michelle Hoberman 314-810-6600

616 Thorntree Lane Eureka • $525,000 Sabina Dehn 314-941-4000

2228 Devonsbrook Drive Clarkson Valley • $1,295,000 Sabina Dehn 314-941-4000

357 Larimore Valley Drive Wildwood • $1,975,000 Holly Even 314-616-9431

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It’s A Great Time To Put Your Home On The Market – Listing Inventory Is Low and Buyers Are Looking! Call Our Professional Team For All Your Real Estate Needs – 636-394-9300.