February 10, 2017

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CINDERELLA PROJECT

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THE SPOTTED PIG

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THE SPOTTED PIG

LN regular Brittany Nay chats with owner Kristin Mayer about the eclectic home décor items – which include artisanal furniture, jewelry, candles and other delights – available in Mayer’s puckishly named Ladue boutique, The Spotted Pig.

Stonecrest at Clayton View Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri

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So – do dental visits (see p. 52) come easy to you or hard?

AMANDA DAHL I’ve been fortunate to be blessed with good teeth. Aside from a couple of cavities growing up, I never needed braces or any major dental work. I took pride when the dentist gave a good report!

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EDITOR ‌T WO YEARS AGO, I MET MY NOW HUSBAND AT A SUPER BOWL party – well, I sort of met him. A mutual friend jokingly gave him trouble – telling him that he wasn’t allowed to speak to me. So we didn’t; we didn’t speak the entire evening. We simply exchanged glances and smiles (in particular, I recall a little butterfly-inducing wave goodbye at the end of the evening). However, the joke made me feel slightly guilty, so I reached out to him to apologize. Before we knew it, we were on our first date, which just so happened to fall on the day before Valentine’s Day. Although I’ve never been a huge fan of the holiday, it now holds a special place in my heart. Today I’m all about the chocolates, flowers and pink and red attire. And if you’re a fan of the holiday as well – or even if you’re only in it for the chocolate – Healthy Appetite columnist Sherrie Castellano shares the perfect recipe on p. 50: tea-infused dark chocolate bark with cinnamon and dried rose petals. Whether you surprise your loved one with this luxurious dessert, spend Valentine’s Day

And if you plan to celebrate with a night on the town, make sure to check out LN fashion writer Katie Yeadon’s Make a Statement column on p. 44. Yeadon features three romantic accessories perfect for setting the mood this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re going for a glitzy, bold or even dainty look, Yeadon’s picks offer something guaranteed to make a statement with any outfit.

With love,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Congratulations to Dr. Kelvin R. Adams, superintendent of Saint Louis Public Schools, for receiving the 2017 Leadership Award from FOCUS St. Louis, a nonprofit that prepares diverse leaders to work cooperatively for a thriving St. Louis region through leadership training, civic issue education and public engagement initiatives. This award is presented annually to individuals who demonstrate remarkable and courageous community leadership, have a meaningful impact on the community and encourage strong community leadership in others. Congrats, Dr. Adams!

The Center of Creative Arts (COCA), whose mission is to enrich lives and build opportunity through the arts, has announced its Create Our Future campaign as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The Create Our Future campaign is a $40 million, Dzenana Delic, Elliott Goldberger, Erin Zielinski, Sam Hais, Susan Hais, Bradley Bodeux and Michelle Weldon of Hais, Hais & Goldberger.

multiyear fundraising effort to raise approximately $27 million for a capital renovation and expansion of

We’re Sorry: In the Law Profiles featured in the Feb. 3 edition,

its historic University City building in

the wrong image of Hais, Hais & Goldberger attorneys was used.

conjunction with raising $13 million to

We sincerely apologize for the error.

fund its endowment and reserves.

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ALECIA HUMPHREYS’ PHOTO BY SARAH CONROY‌

making it together or even just save the recipe to enjoy in the future, it’s sure to be a hit.

The

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LUXURY COLLECTION

JUST LISTED | 9915 LITZSINGER ROAD | LADUE

OPEN 2/12

FROM

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OFFERED AT

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Located in one of the most sought after areas in Ladue, this beautiful 1.5 story is nestled on 3 private acres appointed with mature trees and lush gardens. A large circle drive leads you to this totally renovated traditional classic and once inside you are sure to be impressed with the long list of improvements. A large addition to the rear includes expanding the kitchen area with a breakfast room and sitting area as well as a large great room with 3 sides of windows overlooking the beautiful, private lot. A stunning first floor master suite has also been added to include 3 large closets and glamour bath with heated floor, separate vanities, whirlpool tub,and step in steam shower. His and her offices have been created as well. Upstairs there are 4 large bedrooms each with their own bath as well as an Au par/in law suite with sitting room, kitchen. bed and bath. The walk-out lower level is finished with a family room, billiard room, exercise, sauna, and large wine cellar. There is a large screened porch with brick flooring and a bead board ceiling that overlooks beautiful gardens and a lovely in-ground pool bordered with ample pool decking, perfect for entertaining. Truly an exceptional home in every way!

508 HERON COURT | SAINT ALBANS

OPEN 2/12

FROM

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OFFERED AT

$2,750,000

Remarkable estate at an outstanding price. Home is located on a Bluff lot on the gated Wings road within St. Albans Country Club with amazing views for miles. The main house is a 1.5 story with 4+bedrooms and 6 full/2 half baths, finished walk out lower level walks out to level rear yard with lovely inground pool. Two story greatroom, paneled library, huge kitchen/hearth room area, dream master suite with sitting area, his and her customized closets and glamour bath. Upstairs 3 large bedrooms each with their own bath plus a second floor family room. The lower level has a large family room with large customized wet bar with wonderful built ins, second kitchen, media room and possible additional bedrooms with a full bath. There is a detached carriage house with a second floor guest quarters with a family room, bedroom, full bath and kitchen area. (Bath and kitchen have to be finished out but all the plumbing is there. New windows and roof recently installed. Gorgeous in-ground pool and large patio area, all with a million dollar view. Simply breathtaking.

16763 EAGLE BLUFF COURT | CHESTERFIELD

OFFERED AT

$1,695,000

Step inside this beautiful 1.5 story Executive home located in the private Fox Hill Farms subdivision.

Walk into the grand 2 story foyer and take notice of the open floor plan. Chef’s kitchen boasts granite countertops, custom cabinetry, double ovens and a Dacor gas range. Stunning 2 story living room with floor to ceiling windows provides a stunning view of the tree filled bluffs as well as the private backyard, custom pool and screened in deck/patio combination complete with built in heaters, speakers, flat screen tv, ceiling fans, and a gas grilling station with beautiful granite countertops. Study features custom built-ins and his and hers desks. Private main floor master suite with sitting room, custom built-ins, gas fireplace, luxurious 5 piece bath including dual vanities, whirlpool tub, steam shower, and private commode area, and walk in closet. Completing the main floor living is a beautiful dining room with stunning crystal chandelier, breakfast room, hearth room and spacious in-laws suite . Upper level features 3 spacious bedrooms, one ensuite bathroom and one Jack and Jill with dual make-up stations, massive walk in closet and 4 piece bath. This home is spacious, private, open, and loaded with custom features. It is a must see!

Margie Medelberg Direct: 314.265.3888 Office: 636.530.4077 mmedelberg@bhhsall.com

Karen Tucker

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CLAYTON | $4,500,000 171 North Bemiston Avenue 4 Bedrooms | 5 Full & 3 Half Baths Kathleen Lovett 314.610.7408

LADUE | $600,000 21 Overbrook Drive 1.89 Acres Laura Donovan 314.229.8978 Kathleen Lovett 314.610.7408

LADUE SCHOOLS | $1,095,000 24 West Windrush Creek 4 Bedrooms l 4.5 Baths Laura Donovan 314.229.8978 Kathleen Lovett 314.610.7408

OPEN 2/12, 1-3 PM MAPLEWOOD | $395,000 7254 Sarah Avenue 4 Bedrooms l 2.5 Baths Laura Donovan 314.229.8978 Kathleen Lovett 314.610.7408

WELDON SPRING | $3,800,000 11 Upper Whitmoor Drive 6 Bedrooms | 9 Full & 3 Half Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

CHESTERFIELD | $1,124,900 16656 Annas Way 6 Bedrooms | 6.5 Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

OPEN 2/12, 1-3 PM WESTWOOD | $1,325,000 12033 Robyn Park Drive 4 Bedrooms | 5 Full & 2 Half Baths Suasn Hurley 314.308.6636

LADUE | $864,900 40 Conway Close 2 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths Terri Wolfner 314.440.3737

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nEW LISTIng | 1152 Weidman Town & Country $399,000

nEW LISTIng | 9332 Althea Avenue Affton $139,000

28 Twin Springs Lane Ladue $2,900,000 Open 2/12, 12-3 Pm

14370 Spyglass Court Chesterfield $525,000

2244 divot Crystal Lake Park $649,000

New LIstINgs 16656 AnnAs wAy, Chesterfield. Private oasis on 2.62 acres this updated custom home offers beautiful features inside and out! 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths. $1,124,900 2450 HermitAge Hill lAne, Frontenac. Well-cared for residence offers exceptional living space, quality amenities and many special features. $735,000.

Open 2/12, 1-3 Pm 1152 weiDmAn rOAD, Town & Country. Breathtaking views surround this gorgeous one plus acre lot. Incredible opportunity to create a stunning estate or renovate. $399,000 7254 sArAH Avenue, Maplewood. Expertly renovated 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath home within walking distance to all that Maplewood has to offer. $395,000.

Open 2/12, 1-3 Pm 9332 AltHeA Avenue, Affton. 2 bedroom brick bungalow has been immaculately maintained and tastefully updated to reflect modern day living! $139,000

LuxuryCollection 171 nOrtH bemistOn Avenue, Clayton.

$4,500,000

11 uPPer wHitmOOr Drive, Weldon Spring.

$3,800,000

9 ArrOwHeAD estAtes, Chesterfield.

$3,795,000

11 brentmOOr PArK, Clayton.

$3,775,000

8 FOrDyCe lAne, Ladue.

$3,500,000

28 twin sPrings lAne, Ladue.

$2,900,000

241 linDen Avenue, Clayton.

$2,850,000

3784 DOC sArgent rOAD, Pacific.

$2,500,000

2 FOrDyCe lAne, Ladue.

$2,450,000

bluFFs OF st. AlbAns, St. Albans.

$2,389,500

25 rAnDelAy Drive, Ladue.

$2,250,000

nEW LISTIng | 2450 Hermitage Hill Lane Frontenac $735,000 Open 2/12, 1-3 Pm

10183 winDing riDge, Ladue.

$1,499,000

10104 COnwAy rOAD, Ladue.

5105 linDell bOulevArD, CWE.

$1,495,000

8 wHiPPOOrwill COurt, defiance.

$365,000

37 POrtlAnD PlACe, CWE.

$1,450,000

4917 KAringtOn PlACe COurt, Mehlville.

$349,900

$395,000

12033 rObyn PArK Drive, Westwood.

$1,325,000

3709 ArPent street, St. Charles.

$299,750

9044 ClAytOn rOAD, Ladue Schools.

$1,299,000

1211 HArmOny lAKe Drive, Cottleville.

$249,900

213 trOOn COurt, St. Albans.

$1,249,000

1029 Kinstern Drive, des Peres.

$159,900

1312 eAgle winDs COurt, Chesterfield.

$1,149,900

9052 ClAytOn rOAD, tbb, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000

24 west winDrusH CreeK, Creve Coeur.

$1,095,000

64 briArCliFF, Ladue.

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$1,049,500

742 CHAmPeix lAne, Creve Coeur.

$1,049,000

RESIdEnTIAL HoMES 8 glen CreeK lAne, Ladue.

$999,900

46 westwOOD COurt, Town & Country.

$975,000

1401 winDgAte wAy lAne, Chesterfield.

$949,000

362 merlOt lAne, St. Albans.

$924,000

40 COnwAy ClOse, Ladue.

$864,900

103 grAybriDge rOAD, Ladue.

$795,000

108 Club CreeK COurt, St. Albans.

$790,000

2723 wynnCrest mAnOr, Wildwood.

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inters in St. Louis are a roller coaster of temperatures and weather conditions. This winter, we’ve seen everything from ice and snow to beautiful 70 degree days. These types of fluctuations can bring damage to area homes.

Whether a homeowner is facing a fire, water damage, mold or damage caused by a storm, ULTIMA Disaster Restoration is ready to hit the ground running to restore its clients’ properties. With decades of experience in disaster restoration, the ULTIMA crew is able to respond to any size job at any time of the day.

President Steve DeRossett says this time of year he and his team see a lot of water damage caused by broken or leaking pipes that went unaddressed. This

can range from minor to major damage from water that has soaked into flooring or even the walls.

“As the weather changes and things start to warm up, mold is also very reactive,” he says. “Mold can present itself as a small spot on a baseboard, or it can take over an entire room or home. Even if mold doesn’t occur, unaddressed water damage can result in brittle drywall and other serious problems down the road.”

ULTIMA can provide emergency water extraction with powerful truck-mounted, state-of-the-art equipment. Technicians perform an infrared camera inspection, followed by structural drying. ULTIMA also offers help for reconstruction services to restore the property to its pre-loss condition.

Though a common misconception is that homeowners can remove mold themselves, DeRossett says it takes a professional to properly identify the source

and type of mold growth for removal.

In addition to damages from water and mold, DeRossett says ULTIMA has had several calls lately for fires.

“We’ve had recent fire losses ranging from houses filling with smoke to someone running a fryer in their kitchen that caught fire,” he says.

For ULTIMA, fire damage restoration is a multiphase process. Upon arrival on the scene, ULTIMA employees will conduct an inspection of all affected areas. Even if the fire was contained to one area, damage may

have occurred in other areas by way of smoke and heat through ventilation or open doors and windows. Once the space is ventilated, the restoration and recovery process can begin with a plan that will eliminate odors and damage, restore salvageable property and minimize any additional deterioration of property.

DeRossett emphasizes that ULTIMA is a “new brand, but is not brand-new by any stretch of the imagination.”

The company has taken the time to secure the resources to tackle any type of job, so when disaster strikes, ULTIMA employees don’t have to scramble to get the tools they need to assist.

“We can handle anything,” he says. “Even if it’s 1 a.m. and we get four or five calls in a row, we can handle that. We handle everything from the initial emergencyservices phase all the way down to reconstruction. It’s about the whole process.”

DeRossett says his goals for 2017 are to bring awareness to the bistate area that ULTIMA is available to help whenever needed.

“As a company, our goals are to grow the right way,” he says. “We want our brand to be synonymous with words like ‘premier’ and ‘top-shelf.’ We welcome the challenge and opportunity for ULTIMA to prove

to folks that we are a trusted partner, whether residential or commercial.”

“With the tagline of ‘Our People … Your Property …

One Passion,’ ULTIMA is a clear stand out in the highly competitive disaster restoration industry,” DeRossett says. “With owners, insurance adjusters and the technology to move insurance claims along, ULTIMA is rapidly making its professional footprint on the St. Louis region.”

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Trusted as a leader in fire restoration, ULTIMA is working to remove, rebuild and restore this property in St. Louis from a horrific fire. Follow them on Facebook to see the before and after photos. Photo courtesy of ULTIMA Disaster Restoration

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Stonecrest at Clayton View

GRAND OPENING

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tonecrest at Clayton View, a premier assisted living and memory care community, celebrated its official grand opening with an event for the entire community. Guests enjoyed a taste of Stonecrest featuring specialty drinks, chef-prepared appetizers, entertainment and gifts. The vibrant Richmond Heights community has committed itself to loving, world-class supportive care in a beautiful setting. It offers an active and engaged lifestyle with just the right assistance available when needed. Built with the finest senior living in mind, it has 84 residences in total, including 55 assisted living apartments and 35 memory care suites. The community strives to enhance residents’ experiences, with special attention to customizing support around lifestyle choices.

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We are so pleased to open our doors to the St. Louis community. Our vision of providing a standard of senior living that meets the needs and desires of today’s aging population is all here under one roof. We welcome everyone to come by and see what makes Clayton View so unique and special.

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

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pera Theatre of Saint Louis held its Holiday Celebration on Dec. 11 at Old Warson Country Club. The black-tie event observed its annual tradition of caroling by the troupe’s artists-in-residence during the cocktail hour, followed by an elegant dinner and special performance by tenor René Barbera. Chairing the event were Daria and Ray Stranghoener. Proceeds from it benefit the troupe’s nationally acclaimed professional-development programs for emerging artists – among them the Gerdine Young Artists, the Richard Gaddes Festival Artists, programs for technical apprentices and administrative interns, and additional educational and community-engagement initiatives that reach more than 10,000 students in 21 local school districts.

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Nancy and Bob Wagoner, Colleen Kilmer

What we like best about working with Opera Theatre is the world-class entertainment they bring to St. Louis, not just during the spring opera season, but throughout the year with special performances and events. We don’t have to travel to New York or Europe, because they bring some of the best artists in the world right here to St. Louis.

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Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri

SNOW BALL

Photos and story by David Anderson

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n Dec. 9, Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri held its annual Snow Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis.

This year, the agency recognized Joe Yancey as the Silver Key Award recipient and Bethany Johnson-Javois as the Silver Bell honoree. Cochairing the event were Katie Schankman and Nicole Lindquist, with Donn Sorensen and Alicia Deck serving as honorary chairs. All proceeds from the event support the agency’s work centered on prevention for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk for mental illness, and integrated care and treatment, with recovery as the goal, for those who need it.

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We’re passionate about encouraging people to get the help they need for mental health issues before they’re in crisis. We’re so honored to be a part of the Snow Ball for MHA. KATIE SCHANKMAN, COCHAIR (SHOWN WITH DONN SORENSEN, HONORARY CHAIR, RIGHT)

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U.S. Army/U.S. Navy Veterans

30TH ANNUAL ARMY V. NAVY FOOTBALL GAME CELEBRATION AND BENEFIT FOR TOYS FOR TOTS

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or 30 years, Jim Naumann has brought together Army and Navy veterans, football fans, occasional celebrities and more for his annual Army/Navy football game celebration at the Missouri Athletic Club downtown. Admission involved just one unwrapped toy. For the event – one of the largest single toy donations in the area – guests wearing their team colors enjoyed drinks and a buffet before the kickoff. Also before the kickoff, a special honor went to World War II Army veteran Gene Ganz. The game came as a bit of a shock to Navy fans, as Army broke a 14-year losing streak and beat Navy 21-17.

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Thirty years ago, there were seven of us veterans who got together to watch the football game, and every year it kept growing and growing. We’d like to put something back into the city, so we elected Toys for Tots. Several of us were marines and sailors, so that’s always been a strong spot in our hearts.

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United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Women’s Leadership Society

20TH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON

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nited Way of Greater St. Louis’ Women’s Leadership Society celebrated its 20th anniversary this year and hosted a special luncheon for its members. More than 400 women leaders and business executives from around the St. Louis region attended the luncheon at The Chase Park Plaza. It featured special keynote speaker Toby Johnson, a graduate of both West Point and Harvard University who achieved the rank of captain in the U.S. Army and served as a Longbow Apache helicopter pilot during the Iraq War. Johnson currently serves as vice president and general manager of PepsiCo North America Nutrition. The Women’s Leadership Society, which has more than 3,500 members, was the first of its kind in the nation and serves as a model for other United Way affiliates.

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It is amazing what women can do sharing a common goal. We are celebrating 20 years of success. Since its inception, women leaders have raised more than $100 million for United Way of Greater St. Louis to help our neighbors and improve our local community!

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Upcoming ‌Sat., Feb. 11

The seventh annual Joshua Chamberlain Society PRICE OF FREEDOM GALA will take place at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. 6:30 p.m. (priceoffreedomgala.org)

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World Bird Sanctuary’s FETE DU FEATHER GALA & AUCTION will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. LouisChesterfield. (worldbirdsanctuary.org)

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The second annual AMIGOS FOR CHRIST GALA will be held at the St. Louis City Center Hotel. 6 p.m. (amigosforchrist.org)

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Mosby Building Arts’ MOUSE RACES fundraiser, benefiting Mosby carpenter Timmothy Gilstrap, will be held at the Wild Acres Park Banquet Hall.

6:30 p.m. (callmosby.com)

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Risk Consulting PaRtneRs names Vice President Risk Consulting Partners (RCP) – St. Louis, Chicago & Dallas has named Monica Griffy as Vice President and Private Client Practice Leader of their private client group division. This announcement is key to RCP’s vision of continued growth and expansion into the personal lines market.

Monica brings 20+ years of industry experience to the RCP family. Her career has been heavily focused on the private risk management of high net worth clients and the development of personalized programs that ensure the unique circumstances of each client can be assessed and the best solutions put in place to protect against and or mitigate the risk.

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ottie Eaton’s mission was a unique one: She was to transform the University City Craftsman-style house’s living room into a Mad Men-inspired space.

Eaton, owner of design company Design Style, worked with her client, who had been having difficulty achieving the look she wanted.

Eaton started from scratch. She had everything repainted, so the whitewashed tones worked with the inky midnight blues her client also wanted.

“I paid careful attention to the details,” Eaton says. “The Sputnik chandelier made by the prop company in California that made the actual light for the show Mad Men was a fun aspect.”

She also incorporated a vintage 1871 blueprint map of Manhattan, midcentury chairs and a midcentury coffee table with walnut legs. The goal was to get the space finished before the client’s daughter’s wedding festivities, and Eaton was able to get the space finished with the vibe the client wanted. “[The client] called the space a ‘smashing success,’” Eaton says.

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here is no one alive who is youer than you.” That Dr. Seuss quote is the idea behind Kristin Mayer’s new Ladue homegoods and gift shop, The Spotted Pig. The artisanal owner understands that your home is an expression of yourself, so when you walk into her wildly eclectic store, you step inside her crafty, quirky imagination. “I enjoy being different and being me,” Mayer says. “The more you believe in what you like, the more it seems people understand it – and [they] love the uniqueness of my mixing of styles.”

Growing up in St. Louis, the Saint Louis University graduate immersed herself in the study of art and fell in love with everything from bohemian to vintage to rustic design. “I have always loved art, crafts and design,” Mayer says. “I grew up with a mother constantly redecorating and a father who was a homebuilder, so I was surrounded with design all my life.”

As she started her career, Mayer soon became familiar with the range of design tastes of local St. Louisans while working for local boutiques for 12 years and dreaming up her own ideal shop, named for her favorite animal – the pig. (She even proudly sports a pink pig tattoo on her wrist!)

The Spotted Pig is a rustic industrial take on home décor, offering unique, free-spirited household furnishings, vintage and statement jewelry, natural and enticing apothecary lines and more from the Midwest to the East and West coasts, and even Canada. “I attend the large gift markets and vintage markets all over for inspiration, and [I] have a knack for finding that perfect place on a road trip [for] unique finds,” Mayer explains. “I go with my gut.

I pick things that excite me – that look like nothing else I’ve seen around.”

The result, she says, is a shop with something for everyone – fashion and art lovers alike.

The store also offers its own The Spotted Pig custom furniture line, designed by Mayer and handcrafted by a local master carpenter. “He uses old-school techniques and stands behind all his masterpieces for a lifetime,” Mayer notes. The line features custom-made, hand-carved furniture, including farm and coffee tables made of wood, as well as unique pieces, such as a dock cleat console table.

Among the shop’s most popular pieces are items from its featured local jewelry artists, including custom vintage recreations by Sutton Lasater and fashionable statement pieces from Kate Pollmann and Collections by Joya, as well as apothecary lines such as Linnea’s Lights and KOBO pure soy candles, and porcelain diffusers by Apothecary Guild and Illuminaria. “There are amazing candle companies out there, so I really try hard to find the smaller brands that have that same quality as the well-known, big-box companies, but offer a different look,” Mayer says.

Mayer loves to surprise and delight her customers, whom she calls “beautifully eccentric free spirits and rustic bohemian souls.” “They are fun, and they aren’t afraid to be daring and choose items that make them smile inside and out, no matter what the trends are,” she notes. “They believe in their style as their trend.” And clients have responded to the store with

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enthusiasm. “People appreciate the effort I take to be so different and unique,” Mayer says, adding that customers love her eclectic mix of styles that form the “it” factor in the perfect gift or home accessory. Mayer also enjoys getting to know customers’ unique tastes and styles. “I feel very blessed seeing all the excitement a customer brings in each and every time [he or she] enters the shop.”

Mayer plans to connect with more clients through craft classes. Although no dates are set, she has ideas in the works for fun gatherings for small groups to enjoy complimentary wine while crafting and making new friends.

“I love my customers!” Mayer says. “I love doing what makes me happy and then sharing that joy with others and seeing how much excitement my handwork gives them. Life is about what makes you happy.”

The Spotted Pig, 9218 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-274-7768, thespottedpigstl.com

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THIS 4-BEDROOM, 3 FULL-BATHROOM AND 1 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN LADUE IS LISTED FOR $1.149 MILLION. GINA BUNDY 314-267-6262 (direct), 314-721-4755 (office), ginab@gladysmanion.com, gladysmanion.com Committed to excellence for more than 80 years, Gladys Manion Real Estate is the last of the boutique real estate firms that once lined Forsyth Boulevard from the 1940s through the 1980s.

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esiding on more than an acre in Town and Country, this modernized ranch home features stainless steel in its roofing, soffits, gutters, pillars, fencing and more. Its smart design extends to the home’s center point, an open kitchen, which features a DCS commercial range, with custom hood, and a center island, with bar seating, plus custom cabinetry and a spacious breakfast area. Doors lead to the expansive backyard and pool area, with a patio and fire pit where you can roast marshmallows and enjoy a nightcap. Entertain guests with ease in the formal dining room, connected to the open living room by a custom see-through gas fireplace. The finished lower level also works as a great gathering place, with its own fireplace. And when you’re ready to bid the day adieu, slip away to the main-floor master suite, which offers a glass shower, a Whirlpool tub, double sinks and a walk-in closet.

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By Amanda Dahl ‌After 28 years in the real estate business, Marcy Byrne knows more than a thing or two about how to close a deal. She attributes her success to hard work and commitment. “Don’t expect to make real estate a career unless you are totally committed, 24/7. There is nothing part-time about [this business],” Byrne says.

She launched her career far away from St. Louis, spending two years in Colorado and 20-plus years in Texas and Georgia. The last 26 years have been spent with Janet McAfee Real Estate. When her father became ill, she moved back home to help with his care. “My aunt was with [Janet] McAfee. [She] suggested I get my license and become partners,” Byrne recalls. “The rest is history.”

Her approach mimics the golden rule because she understands kindness can go a long way. “I make every experience as enjoyable as possible by treating people the way I would want to be treated. Some things will be out of your control. Just do your very best. That’s the key to success,” Byrne says.

“The challenges are endless,” she continues. “This industry, like most today, is constantly changing because of technology, banking regulations and the demands of buyers and sellers. I try to maintain a good attitude and sense of balance by exercising with my rescue dog every morning.”

Byrne recognizes it helps to be among a group of professionals who approach work as seriously as she, coming together to make transactions seamless. “You never know who is going to call and where that call will take you,” she says. “The element of surprise is always there, which makes it exciting. You constantly meet new people – and end up with new friends.”

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for hundreds of girls in the St. Louis-area foster-care system, prom goes from a fairy tale to a reality, thanks to the foster & adoptive Care Coalition.

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or many young women, going to prom is one of the most anticipated aspects of high school. As portrayed in plenty of films and TV shows, the companion, the music and, of course, the dress are all part of a teenage ritual that students remember for a lifetime.

But for teens in foster care searching for their forever families, experiencing prom – and the expensive items that go with it – often seems like just a dream.

Enter the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, which not only helps hundreds of St. Louis-area students in the foster-care system find loving families but also makes attending prom a beautiful reality. Through its Cinderella Project, the coalition collects donations of stunning formalwear and offers items every year to teens in need, enabling generous donors to become fairy godmothers in the process.

“It’s a coming-of-age event for the girls,” says Shannon Nichols, the coalition’s director of donor relations. “They will look at a dress and imagine themselves in it. All of a sudden, they see themselves in the romantic story of what it’s like to go to prom.”

Thanks to ReFresh, the coalition’s successful fashionforward resale boutique in Brentwood, the organization knows that personal style can boost confidence for teens, so when the opportunity came up several years ago to expand that work with the Cinderella Project and help young women enjoy one of the most glamorous Shelley Thomas-Benke with Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition helps a young lady choose a prom dress. nights of their lives – at no expense to the students – it was an obvious fit. According to a 2015 Visa survey, families in the Midwest spend more than $500 on prom night expenses; for the 3,500 teens in foster care around St. Louis, that’s simply unrealistic without a little help.

“No one wants to be excluded,” Nichols says. “It’s hard enough to be a teenager as it is, let alone to miss out on such a normal teenage experience just because of cost.”

Each year, around 200 teens in foster care are invited to participate; the young women then visit ReFresh in February for a personal shopping experience among racks of glittery gowns and dresses of every size and style, all in a VIP section of the store. Boutique volunteers offer gold-star service, chatting with the ladies about dress options, making minor alterations and helping them polish off their looks with accessories and shoes.

“The girls in the Cinderella Project experience a beautiful self-esteem

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transformation,” Nichols says of the moment when the ladies put on “the” dress.

“Many of them especially love the long, poufy dresses; they really want that true ballgown look.”

The princess experience, of course, is free for the shoppers, and Nichols says that the teens truly appreciate the magic of it all.

“One girl who went through the program during both her junior and senior years sent us pictures with her girlfriends at the prom, along with a note about how thankful she was to receive the dress of her dreams,” Nichols says. “For someone to get a glamorous dress that was probably several hundred dollars and to know that [she] can walk away with it for free, there are no worries in [her] eyes.”

All of this magic doesn’t happen overnight, though; the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition partners with area businesses well before prom season to ensure that girls in need will have plenty of beautiful gowns to choose from. Agency officials and volunteers then scour the entire metro area, collecting dresses, and spend January and February inspecting, organizing and tagging all items. Nichols says that the coalition receives thousands of dresses every year, and while many are set aside for the Cinderella Project, the ReFresh boutique also sells hundreds of gowns to the public through its annual “Say Yes to the Prom Dress” event, which begins March 4.

“We know how expensive prom dresses can be, so any girl throughout the metro area can come in and find a beautiful gown for a reasonable $25 to $35 – you really can’t beat that,” Nichols says. “Those proceeds help support our mission of finding forever families for children in foster care and provide critical supports to foster and adoptive families across 14 counties in Missouri and Illinois.”

Young ladies aren’t the only ones treated like royalty. Nichols says that an increasing number of high school boys also are looking for prom and business items, and so the coalition has formed a partnership with Savvi Formalwear for attire worthy of Prince Charming himself.

“We receive a lot of women’s clothes, of course, but we’d like to have more options for the young men,” Nichols says. “In addition to formalwear, a lot of them in foster care cannot seem to find good casualwear that is in style. Donations of up-todate shirts, jeans and athletic wear would be wonderful.”

The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition is accepting donations for this year’s Cinderella Project through Tue., Feb. 14; formalwear donated after that will be held for the 2018 event. Both formal and casual clothing donations can be dropped off at the coalition’s ReFresh boutique, located at 1710 S. Brentwood Blvd. All items should be new or gently used and no more than a few years old. Formal gowns of all lengths and styles, as well as formal shoes and accessories, are welcome. To learn more about donating items, about volunteering or about fostering a child, visit foster-adopt.org.

Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, 314-367-8373, 800-FOSTER-3, foster-adopt.org

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Tea-Infused Dark Chocolate Bark With Cinnamon and Rose

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In that respect, it doesn’t matter if you’re by yourself or in a relationship – or if you love or hate Valentine’s Day – this tea-infused dark chocolate bark’s exactly what you need. It’s made with dark chocolate, the most indulgent of all superfoods – packed with antiinflammatory compounds, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The bark’s then enhanced with black tea, cinnamon and rose, which add wintry and romantic flavors and aromas to the treat. Share chocolate bark with your partner, family or friends – or save it all for yourself!

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TEA-INFUSED DARK CHOCOLATE BARK WITH CINNAMON AND ROSE Dried rose petals and hibiscus tea can be purchased at most specialty grocery stores.

Yields | 12 to 18 pieces | 7 oz 70 percent dark chocolate ½ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp sea salt 1 tsp loose-leaf hibiscus tea 1 Tbsp dried rose petals

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Happily Ever After

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‌Once upon a time … Lynn True

was lonely without a cat. In June 2016, her cat of 18½ years passed away.

“I knew I was going to have to adopt another cat,” True says. “I’ve had both dogs and cats, but cats are my favorite.”

Since she was planning a trip to Alabama to visit friends in October, True told herself she wouldn’t browse any websites for cats until she got back, not wanting to leave a newly adopted pet behind.

“But there was just this pull to look,” she says.

“I got on the [APA Adoption Center’s] website, and that’s when I saw Molly.”

True knew she didn’t want a young cat, and at 13 years old, Molly certainly wasn’t a kitten. But after meeting her at the APA in August, True came back for Molly and ended up not going to Alabama.

“I wanted to stay with her and get her used to the house and the environment,” True says. “She’s just the

cutest thing, and she definitely has an attitude.”

Molly is a cuddly senior kitty, and she and True curl up in the living room together and watch TV. “I was a volunteer for the Humane Society, so I’ve seen firsthand how much people gravitate toward the younger animals,” True says. “Rarely do they choose an older animal. But [senior animals] have so much to offer. I knew Molly would be perfect.”

When she first brought Molly home, True says Molly was getting sick daily, and she couldn’t figure out why.

True discovered Molly had been eating plastic: grocery bags, casings for water bottles and so forth.

“Now, she’s on a plastic-free diet!” True says.

One of Molly’s favorite things is a box she discovered when she first came home with True. True

had brought up a box of things from the basement and set it down in the living room. Molly has since claimed the box as her own, running to it whenever she’s alarmed or if she hears the mailman come to the door.

But when True has visitors, Molly has to be right in the middle of everything, going from lap to lap and getting as much attention as possible.

“She just makes my day every day,” True says. “I love waking up and knowing she’s part of my day. She’s going to have a good life for however long she has.”

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Tooth Care To-Go

By Connie Mitchell Photos by Sarah Conroy

We Care Mobile Dental brings preventive dental care and teledentistry to underserved locales across St. Louis.

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r. Michael Travis began practicing dentistry in his hometown of St. Louis in 2011 and quickly saw a need.

“He noticed a large amount of older adults in seniorliving facilities were only coming to the dentist when they had a problem,” explains Meghan Travis, his wife and business partner. “They weren’t coming in to get preventive cleanings and exams twice a year like they should have been, whether it was because they didn’t have a ride, they didn’t remember to go to the dentist or did not realize the importance until they had a toothache. By the time they came in to see him, it was too late.”

Too late for the tooth, that is. Extractions were often the only solution to what could have been preventable tooth loss. And the elderly weren’t the only ones in this predicament. “Another issue he saw was that in lower-income areas, children were not getting to the dentist twice a year, as well, so they were not learning the proper oral and preventive care they needed to carry them throughout the rest of their life to have proper health,” Meghan says.

A 2011 graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, Michael had been introduced to the concept of “teledentistry” – a way to connect dental hygienists and dental assistants with dentists through the internet to reach underserved communities.

Although Michael wanted to reach out to those not receiving regular dental care through a teledentistry program, he was busy growing the Pine Lawn Dental Group practice in St. Louis, which he purchased in 2014. However, last September, he and Meghan refocused to make teledentistry a reality. Meghan left her job in the finance industry, and together they established Dr. Michael Travis We Care Mobile Dental. “Once the idea was in action, it took a few months to get everything set up, from research on best practices and laws to insurance credentialing and equipment purchasing,” she says. The practice was officially up and running in January.

We Care Mobile Dental brings a basic dentist office to a remote location. A hygienist, two dental assistants and a director who coordinates the appointments staff We Care Mobile Dental, arrive on-site in a large SUV loaded with everything needed and set up for patients in the facility. “Our team arrives at the facility, whether it be a senior-living facility or a school, and sets up our equipment, including a dental chair and hygiene supplies, interoral cameras, X-ray machine and front-desk equipment,” she says. “We’ve been told it looks just like an actual dental office.”

Once set up, We Care Dental staff members handle patient visits just as they would at a regular dental office, seeing about 14 to 16 patients during the day. Patients’ health history and insurance information are collected, X-rays are taken, and the dental hygienist applies fluoride and cleans the teeth. The X-rays, images taken of the

teeth and gums, and hygienist notes are then uploaded to cloud-based software, and Michael can review everything from his office.

“Once the exam is completed, if more work is needed, the patient will receive a treatment plan with a referral from Dr. Travis that they are able to take to the dentist of their choice to have the work completed,” Meghan says. “The main benefit is that, with getting their teeth professionally cleaned every six months, the need for them to go off-site to the dentist will be greatly reduced, and if they do need to go off-site, the number of visits will be limited. The other benefit is that we are able to catch issues before they turn serious – not only painful but also life-threatening.”

Although people who need additional treatment can go to any dentist of their choice, many see Michael at Pine Lawn because he accepts Medicaid and walk-in appointments, Meghan notes.

“Our goal with both practices is to help the community as much as we can,” she says. “The difference between the practices is that We Care Mobile Dental focuses on getting preventive care and exams to older adults and children, while Pine Lawn Dental provides more extensive dental care.”

In the first three weeks of January, We Care Mobile Dental visited three nursing homes and is already scheduling visits with five more in the area. “Our goal is to see two people an hour, which is about 15 people a day,” Meghan says.

Among the first stops We Care Mobile Dental made was to Lindell Manor, a retirement community in the Central West End. “It was very beneficial for our residents,” says Nicole Manley, house manager at Lindell Manor. “Most of our residents don’t have transportation to the dentist, so this was helpful.” Manley added that even residents who no longer had natural teeth were seen and assessed by the We Care Mobile Dental staff.

Meghan expects We Care Mobile Dental to expand, adding more staff and equipment in order to see more patients per visit.

Eventually, the practice may expand to be able to set up mobile offices in more than one location at a time.

“It’s so rewarding to be able to work with people who truly need our help and to know you are improving their entire life,” Meghan says.

“Not only are we helping their overall health, but we’re also giving them better self-confidence and comfort with their teeth so that they can remain social in their facilities and also attend meals. Sometimes just seeing us there, knowing that we care about them, puts a smile on their face.”

We Care Mobile Dental, 314-276-8090, wecaremobiledental.com

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Travis reviews the uploaded X-rays and notes at Pine Lawn Dental Group, recommending follow-up care as needed.

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onfluence Kombucha’s proprietor, William Pauley, hand-brewed his first kombucha in December 2009. Since then, he’s created and meticulously chronicled 1,730 batches of the fizzy drink.

After bottling thousands of his concoctions and perfecting 60 recipes featuring inventive flavors, the homegrown chef opened his debut storefront, whose tasting room showcases seven of his beverages on tap and a food menu featuring gimbap (a Korean variant of Japanese sushi rolls), composed plates and more.

Until now, Pauley’s kombucha has been available only on a small scale, making appearances at local events, the Cherokee Street and North City farmers markets and, more recently, businesses including Lulu’s Local Eatery, PuraVegan and even yoga studios.

Although popular for its purported health benefits, the fermented tea itself represents just one part of the brick-and-mortar Confluence Kombucha concept.

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Pauley partners with Christopher Krzysik – formerly Blood & Sand’s chef de cuisine – to present a unique food menu, working with co-owner Julie Villarini to unify everything.

“My dream was always to have food along with the kombucha,” Pauley says. “We can put all the ideas we’ve manifested all these years into this place. We want to collaborate with each other and anyone who walks in the door. I want to be inspired by the people who come here as much as we’re just applying our crafts. The idea of confluence is that we coalesce to become something new and stronger.”

The fare reflects decidedly Korean, Japanese and Thai influences, inspired by Pauley’s travels abroad.

The menu plays heavily on fermentation, featuring kimchi as well as a dish with nukazuke, a traditional Japanese pickling method using rice-bran mash.

Confluence Kombucha’s version of the umami-heavy snack features apple, okra, cucumber, husk cherry,

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jackfruit-seed butter and plum jam – “the weirdest PB&J you’ve ever had,” Krzysik says with a laugh.

“I think what we’re doing melds quick service with our background in fine dining and passion for learning new ingredients and techniques,” Krzysik says. “I’d say our menu is best enjoyed shared, to get the best spectrum of the different ideas we offer.

We get the most enjoyment out of giving someone a new experience.”

While compositions such as jackfruit ceviche with tomatillo salsa, lime, herbs, fried shallots and lap cheong (loosely, a southern Chinese sausage) make up a substantial portion of the menu, Confluence Kombucha also offers a take on gimbap as a more casual option. Options include the Bap on the Beach, with ham, pineapple, peaches, plantains and piquillos (peppers common in northern Spain).

The 1,000-square-foot space features a walk-up counter for ordering and four small tables for dining,

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A Doll’s House

with front and back patios providing additional outdoor seating. Artists including Shellback Iron Works’ David Stavron worked on various functional décor for the celery- and persimmon-colored room, while a corridor serves as a gallery for local art. A portion of the storefront also will be dedicated with works from local artisans.

As with all things at Confluence Kombucha, room will always exist for exploration and new creations.

For instance, Pauley’s take on the classic black and tan (typically a stout layered atop a pale ale) features coriander, sea salt and lemon peel kombucha layered with chaga-mushroom kombucha.

If you’re adventuring, Confluence Kombucha may make the perfect stop before catching A Doll’s House from Stray Dog Theatre.

“We’re playing off of the realm of what exists on the alcohol side of things,” Pauley says. “In a beer town, it helps us navigate people to what I believe is one of the highest-functioning beverages you can drink. I just want people to love kombucha. That’s my ultimate goal.”

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‌Story: On Christmas Eve 1879, Nora Helmer feels giddy with delight about the numerous gifts she has bought for her family. She’s more than happy to show her husband, Torvald, some of the presents. He looks on amusedly as his “little fritter bird” talks about what she’s purchased for their sons, him and herself thanks to the money he has given her.

Torvald refers to Nora as his “prized possession” and his “little singing bird,” a curio piece of sorts he enjoys showing off in elite company. With his impending promotion to the position of bank manager, Torvald anticipates living the good life for quite a while.

What he doesn’t know is that years earlier, Nora had forged a signature to acquire enough money to take Torvald to Italy, where he recovered from a serious respiratory condition. She tells her friend Kristine Linde, a widow who’s newly returned to town seeking employment, that she saved Torvald’s life, but no one else must ever know her criminal secret.

On hearing of Torvald’s upcoming promotion, a lowly bank employee named Nils Krogstad appears at the Helmer home. Krogstad has had his own troubles with the law and is desperate to hold onto his menial job to support his family. He knows, though, what Nora has done and threatens to blackmail her if Torvald follows through on his intention to dismiss lowly regarded Krogstad.

When Torvald learns about Kristine’s predicament, he says that she’s arrived at a fortuitous time, as a position has recently opened. He’s not so generous with Krogstad, though. Knowing that Krogstad intends to blackmail her, Nora is frantic to keep her husband from learning the truth about her past. What she doesn’t know is how Torvald will react to her news and what he really thinks of his own wife.

Highlights: A Doll’s House, with perhaps the most “scandalous” climax in 19th-century drama, has been a staple for companies to perform since its premiere 138 years ago. Stray Dog Theatre’s current presentation is a richly textured and faithful rendition to the spirit of Henrik Ibsen’s classic, bolstered with finely etched characterizations by an ensemble of players who benefit from artistic director Gary Bell’s meticulous and carefully crafted direction.

Other Info: Nicole Angeli paints a telling portrait in her portrayal of Nora, one that subtly evolves in the course of the three-act, 2½-hour drama. At first, she’s giddy at the “approval” of her husband over how she manages to procure so much merchandise with the allowance he gives her. Angeli’s face is somewhat empty, a Barbie-doll countenance that reflects her “kept” state until the worldly, lonely Kristine remarks that her friend is much “like a child.”

Ben Ritchie hones his portrayal of Torvald, a man

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oblivious to any depth in his “prized possession” of a wife, by showing an audience how Torvald keeps himself first and foremost in his own thoughts at all times. Ritchie is subtle enough to demonstrate Torvald’s conviction that he actually does love his wife, albeit expressing that emotion in the abusive, accepted style of the times.

Bell elicits excellent performances from his fine ensemble as well. Rachel Hanks shines as the weary Kristine, who craves a job to help define her individuality, as well as escape the loneliness that suffocates her. She shares a wonderfully poignant scene with Stephen Peirick, who etches an affecting portrait of Krostad, giving him more humanity than the villainous role often achieves.

John Reidy makes Dr. Rank a compellingly compassionate character in his own right, conveying the physician’s aching love in quietly understated fashion. Melanie Kozak and Tina Renard do well as the Helmers’ dutiful maid and observant nanny, respectively, as do Simon Desilets and Joe Webb as the Helmers’ two young sons.

By 21st-century standards, A Doll’s House can seem unintentionally humorous. That’s why it’s crucial to understand just how revolutionary Ibsen’s writing was almost a century and a half ago as he dramatically depicted the impact emotional and social suppression can have on those relegated to the backrooms of society.

Stray Dog’s version pays fitting homage to the spirit of Ibsen’s penetrating and prescient observation of the human condition, still stinging after all these years.

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Ready Readers

The ABCs of a Good Alphabet Book

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electing a quality concept book – which aids in teaching the alphabet, for instance, or numbers, shapes and other things – for young children can prove difficult.

You may wade through 30 or so alphabet books before finding one that engages young minds over subsequent readings, when real learning occurs. Children will ask to read a book again and again if it has a good storyline, a plot that unfolds as the story progresses and multiple layers of exploration and discovery.

That said, this month, Ready Readers will give 10,000 children living in low-income homes an excellent alphabet book, B Is for Bulldozer by June Sobel with illustrator Melissa Iwai.

In it, Sobel uses the alphabet to identify equipment, materials and people employed in building something mysterious: “A is for asphalt … B is for bulldozer …

C is for crane … ” Clues to that mysterious something populate Iwai’s illustrations – which show groups of children and adults watching the construction, along with a myriad of heavy machines moving great heaps of earth and steel bars – but the text should keep children wondering until the end as to what’s being created.

The changing seasons depicted during the project can be discerned from the colors and foliage on the

illustrated trees, as well as the clothing worn by workers and observers alike. Noting these details while reading should foster discussion of time’s passage and the importance of sticking to a task until fruition.

Also, as noted, looking for clues in the story should provide hints to the construction project’s focus, whose identification should amuse children before they enjoy the book’s truly zoomy finale.

Beyond Sobel’s book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom – a perennial favorite by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault with illustrations by Lois Ehlert – provides a rollicking, flamboyant introduction to the alphabet.

While many alphabet books restrict themselves to either uppercase or lowercase letters to avoid confusing children just beginning to decipher the symbols of our language, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

foundation for early literacy. If you enjoy reading and sharing the magic of books, please consider becoming a volunteer for Ready Readers and reading aloud to a classroom of preschool children in an underserved area of St. Louis. Visit readyreaders.org for more information.

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highlights both in a way that makes sense. That is, the uppercase letters are portrayed as “adults,” with their lowercase counterparts taking the role of rambunctious “children.”

The simple, straightforward story, paired with Ehlert’s vivid collages, allows children to recite the letters in order and point to them as the characters climb a coconut tree to the very top. Young listeners should relate to the plight of the “children,” who eventually tumble from the tree, and over subsequent readings will understand why the lowercase letters’ enthusiasm led to that result. The “adults” come to their rescue, kissing boo-boos and otherwise consoling teary and tangled tots.

And as so often happens with exuberant children, the process begins again – leading preschoolers to predict what the ending might be!

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Fri., Feb. 10, to Sat., March 18

The Duane Reed Gallery will present work by painters DANA OLDFATHER AND ETHAN MEYER, with an installation project

by Jacob Berkowitz. The painters are both known to “blur the lines between object and environment while creating tension and expansiveness.” An opening reception will take place on Friday evening. 5 to 8 p.m.

314-361-4100 or duanereedgallery.com.

Fri., Feb. 10, Sat., Feb. 11, and Tue., Feb. 14

Sun., Feb. 12

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis will replace its regular dinner menu with its VALENTINE’S MENU for three special nights. Four courses will be available, ending with chocolate-covered strawberries. $99 per person. Make reservations at 314-719-1433 or ritzcarlton.com/stlouis.

Join St. Louis author Rebecca Schuman at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company for a BOOK DISCUSSION of her memoir, Schadenfreude: A Love Story. The German word Schadenfreude describes “the pleasure derived from the suffering of others.”

Throughout her memoir, Schuman guides readers through her self-discovering time spent in Germany. Beer, UCBC’s pretzels, an audience Q&A, trivia, prizes and a book signing will take place at the event. $25 general admission, $20 for students.

2 p.m. meetmestlouis.org.

Sat., Feb. 11

Starlite Events at the Saint Louis Science Center will host SCIENCE ON TAP. Dubbed the “beer-tasting event for your brain,” it will allow guests to discover the science behind how beer is brewed and bottled. More than 80 beer tastings, science demonstrations and live music will be highlights of the sensory experience. $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers, $60 at the door. 7 to 11 p.m. slsc.org.

Fri., Feb. 10, to Sun., Feb. 12

STAGES Triple Threat TEENS present the Midwestern premiere of THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY. The theater group is the first student ensemble in the United States to perform this show.

Ticket proceeds will help fund the group’s trip to New York City. $12. Showtimes vary. 314-821-2407 or stagesstlouis.org.

Sat., Feb. 11

Dining and dancing will take place on the 42nd floor of the Metropolitan Square building in downtown St. Louis for the VALENTINE’S DINNER AND DANCE. Kemoll’s will provide appetizers, dinner and desserts for guests. Ticket includes dinner, drinks, parking and gratuity. $110 a person.

6:30 p.m. 314-421-0555.

Sat., Feb. 11, to Sun., May 7

The Magic House kicks off its three-month exhibition of “DANIEL’S TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD: A GRRIFIC EXHIBIT.” Guests will follow 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his friends through adventures where problem-solving and imagination come together.

The exhibition is based on the award-winning PBS Kids television series created by The Fred Rogers Co. Costume play, musical composition, drawing and other activities will be part of the experience. $11.

Children under 1 are free. Hours vary. 314-822-8900 or magichouse.org.

Sun., Feb. 12, to Sun., Feb. 19

A special Valentine’s show called “CELEBRATING LOVE” will be on display at Fraser Leonard Fine Art Gallery. A wine-and-roses reception will be held on opening day from 3 to 5 p.m., where wine, chocolates and other refreshments will be served. The collection will feature love-inspired contemporary fine art paintings and sculptures by award-winning contemporary artist Fraser Leonard. fraserleonard.com.

Mon., Feb. 13

The screening series “Films @ SLIFF.ZACK” continues with the showing of BEST SLIFF SHORTS. The eight-film program has showings on select Mondays and features winners of SLIFF’s shorts competitions. Out of 235 shorts, these films were selected for their narrative and documentary content. Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. cinemastlouis.org/films-sliffzack.

Fri., Feb. 17

Hwy 61 Roadhouse hosts LUCKY OLD SONS, a four-member band that focuses on rock and country music of the 1950s and 1960s. The pianodriven music will feature numbers by Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Ray Charles. No cover. 7 to 10 p.m. hwy61roadhouse.com.

Wed., Feb. 15

The St. Louis County Library will host mother-andson writers DEBORAH CROMBIE AND CHARLES TODD as they discuss their most recent novels, Garden of Lamentations and Racing the Devil.

Although both authors are American, they enjoy writing Britain-based mysteries and thrillers. 6 p.m. slcl.org.

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Maryville Talks Books lectures are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. All events feature lecture, Q & A, and book signing. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Left Bank Books. Seating is first come, first served.

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Photos courtesy of the Saint Louis Art Museum

Woman’s Hat, c. 1910; French; straw with ostrich feathers, silk lace and artificial flowers; courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

In a new exhIbItIon centered on ImpressIonIsm, the saInt LouIs art museum entIces vIsItors to thInk outsIde the hatbox.

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edgar Degas, french, 1834-1917; Woman Adjusting Her Hair, c.1884; charcoal, chalk and pastel on buffcolored laid paper; 2413/16 x 239/16 inches; The Samuel Courtauld Trust, The Courtauld Gallery, London

edgar Degas, french, 1834-1917; Chez la Modiste, c. 1898; pastel on paper; 3513/16 x 291/2 inches; Inv. rf37073; Photo: Herve Lewandowski, Musée d’Orsay © rMN-Grand Palais / art resource, Ny

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egas has been cast, in the docudrama of art history, as the memorializer of certain beloved, incessantly posterized subjects – ballet dancers and bathing women foremost, with horses and milliners affectionate alsorans,” the late polymathic writer John Updike once observed of the Frenchman Edgar Degas, who lived from 1834 to 1917.

In just two days, the second of those affectionate also-rans – millinery, the production of women’s hats and other headwear – earns a brilliant spotlight in “Degas, Impressionism and the Paris Millinery Trade,” an exhibition gracing the Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM) until May 7.

Overseeing that exhibition with Esther Bell, curator-in-charge of European painting at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, is Simon Kelly, SLAM’s curator of modern and contemporary art, who reflects with pardonable pride on it, despite suffering from jet lag following his return from Amsterdam on museum business.

“The exhibition includes, for the first time, signature examples of Degas’ oil paintings on the theme of millinery, as well as important millinery pastels – for example, the late Chez la Modiste, Degas’ last pastel on the millinery theme, which is coming from the Musée d’Orsay and is shown in the U.S. for the first time in 35 years,” says Kelly, referring to the French institution housing the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and postImpressionist art. “This is a spectacular pastel with strong abstract elements, and I’m very glad that we can reunite it with a preparatory charcoal drawing that is coming from a collection in Australia.

“We will also be showing Degas’ richly colorful painting Woman Trying on a Hat, also known as Woman Arranging Her Hair, and the related large-scale pastel coming from the Courtauld collection [a London gallery famed for its French Impressionist and postImpressionist works]. The painting will be shown in the U.S. for the first time ever.

“In terms of provenance, Woman in a Blue Hat – from a private collection in Asia – is particularly interesting, as this is a pastel that was once in the collection of the great couturière Jeanne Lanvin, who began her working life as a milliner.”

The exhibition includes 60 paintings and pastels from roughly 1875 to 1914, the height of the millinery trade in Paris, and a pre-opening press release from SLAM provided this overview: “The exhibition situates Degas’ output within the context of the work of his fellow Impressionists who were also fascinated by hats, including Édouard Manet, PierreAuguste Renoir, Mary Cassatt and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.”

Kelly – who, impressively, holds an undergraduate degree from Cambridge and a doctorate from Oxford, where he taught art history – also details artful complements to the paintings and pastels.

“The exhibition has 40 period Parisian hats by the most noted milliners of the day, including Madame Georgette, Caroline Reboux and Jeanne Lanvin,” he says. “These have been borrowed from major institutional hat collections, like Les Arts Décoratifs, Musée du Louvre and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. “An important aspect of the show was to place the millinery paintings and pastels of Degas within the broader visual culture, and to do this, it was crucial to include key period examples of Parisian hats, from 1870 to 1914. In the exhibition, we will see connections in terms of hat designs and materials – whether plumes, artificial flowers or ribbons – between the hats that appear in Degas’ images and actual hats.”

The observation from Updike quoted earlier originally appeared in The New Republic in 1988 and concerned a monumental 12-gallery Degas retrospective held late in the ’80s at New York’s famed Metropolitan Museum of Art. Kelly, who subsequently served at that institution, contrasts SLAM’s new exhibition with the earlier one.

“The 1988 retrospective was a once-in-a-lifetime retrospective exhibition that covered all aspects of Degas’ output,” he says. “We felt that we could make the greatest contribution to scholarship by focusing on a particular aspect of Degas’ work – namely, his millinery imagery.

“This was an area of Degas’ output that had not been explored as extensively as other subjects, like the dancers or racetrack scenes. There had also never been an exhibition on the millinery theme. We developed new research around these images, whether through technical analysis like X-radiographs, examination of related studies or discussion of critical reception.”

Almost perforce, H.W. Janson and Anthony F. Janson’s monumental History of Art sketches interactions among the Impressionists cited in SLAM’s pre-opening press release, stating, for instance, that Toulouse-Lautrec greatly admired Degas.

Conversely and amusingly, the Jansons also quote Cassatt, from a March 15, 1904,

The Frisco Connection For “Degas, Impressionism and the Paris Millinery Trade,” the latest exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum, the local institution is partnering with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

Simon Kelly, SLAM’s curator of modern and contemporary art, briefly explains the arrangement.

“The partnership between SLAM and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco developed in conversations in 2014 with the former director of [that institution], Colin Bailey, and Esther Bell, who joined the museum as curator around that time and was a good friend,” Kelly notes.

“It has been an excellent partnership. SLAM owns the key late Degas Milliners painting, and San Francisco owns a major late milliner painting by Manet, as well as an important collection of period Parisian hats.”

Kelly also praises his co-curator on the exhibition, Bell, who serves as curator-in-charge of European painting at the San Francisco institution.

“Esther has been a wonderful colleague,” he says. “I’d originally developed the project here in St. Louis and first spoke to Esther about the exhibition in the summer of 2014. In the months and years that have followed, we’ve traveled extensively to look at millinery imagery in France and the U.S. and worked together to secure loans.” edgar Degas, french, 1834-1917; At the Milliner (Chez la Modiste), ca. 1882-85; oil on canvas; 241/4 x 29 inches; Virginia Museum of fine arts, richmond; Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon; Photo: Travis fullerton © Virginia Museum of fine arts

letter to the director of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts: “We have been since dubbed ‘Impressionists’ a name which might apply to Monet but can have no meaning when attached to Degas’ name.”

Of the Impressionists, Updike himself, in the observation cited earlier, dubbed Degas “the only one whose pencil and charcoal drawings rank, in their delicate precision and firm roundedness, with those of the Renaissance.”

Not unkindly, Updike also characterized Degas as “a fusser, a bricoleur, a studio assembler of effects” – in short, an artist peculiarly suited to our cut-and-paste, sampled-and-resampled era – and noted of the painting Young Spartans that Degas cherished it so much that “he kept it prominently displayed in his studio and worked at it off and on for 20 years.”

Given his expertise, Kelly has previously written about such Impressionists as Monet, Manet and Renoir, but feels “particularly drawn to Degas’ paintings,” he confesses. “I love SLAM’s Milliners painting, but I think my favorite would be the At the Milliner’s picture that is coming from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

“That work has a strange and enigmatic quality to it, largely because of the reflected face of the woman shopper as a blank, abstract void. The picture seems very modern and also highlights the often-overlooked importance of Degas as a colorist.”

Locally aiding Kelly on “Degas, Impressionism and the Paris Millinery Trade” was SLAM research assistant Abigail Yoder, whose contribution to the exhibition he credits.

“Abby has helped me in a range of ways – for example, in assisting in preparing loan letters and exhibition labels,” says Kelly. “She has contributed a very useful chronology to the catalog, as well as some catalog entries. She also has developed a specialty in 19th-century flower culture, which has been helpful for research on flowered hats.”

The new SLAM exhibition should not only prompt an appreciation of the past but also spark a reflection on the present.

“Hat styles during the Victorian and Edwardian eras were extremely varied, ranging from small toques to huge confections of flowers, feathers and even entire birds,” states Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style, a gorgeous tome on the topic published

by Dorling Kindersley in 2012. “Until well into the 20th century, most women, regardless of social status, did not think of leaving the house without a hat.”

Times change, of course, and in 2017, the halcyon days of pillboxes and berets, trilbies and tam-o’-shanters, cloches and cartwheel hats, seem like ancient history except for atypical occasions or special events like Kentucky Derby parties – such that another reference, Jenny Levin’s Harper’s Bazaar Great Style from 2007, includes no entries at all on women’s hats or headwear.

In that regard, Kelly speculates on what contemporary branch of haute couture the Impressionists might take as a topic if they were practicing their art in 2017.

“Today, Degas and his fellow artists would probably have been fascinated by shoes,” he says. “As an accessory, shoes have the same kind of importance today as hats did in the 19th century. They have the same kind of cachet and designer appeal – as well as expense!”

Saint Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, 314-721-0072, slam.org

edgar Degas, french, 1834-1917; The Milliners, c.1898; oil canvas; 29⅝ x 321/4 inches; Saint Louis art Museum, Director’s Discretionary fund; and a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur D. May, Dr. ernest G. Stillman, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney M. Shoenberg Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Sydney M. Shoenberg Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Irving edison, and Harry Tenenbaum, bequest of edward Mallinckrodt Sr., and gift of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Levin, by exchange

Making Book on Millinery Accompanying the Saint Louis Art Museum’s latest exhibition and sharing its title is Degas, Impressionism and the Paris Millinery Trade, a 296-page hardcover tome from Prestel.

Simon Kelly, who co-authored it and is co-curating the exhibition, briefly describes the book, which contains roughly 250 images.

“The catalog is the first on Degas’ millinery imagery, broadening out his corpus of millinery works from 22 to 27 [in number],” says Kelly. “It also addresses the broader importance of hatmaking in late 19th-century and early 20th-century Paris.

“There are four essays, one by me on Degas’ images of milliners, shoppers and hats, relating these works to changing attitudes to women and new kinds of commerce; another by the French fashion historian Françoise TétartVittu on milliners in Paris, from 1870 to 1914; another on millinery within the context of contemporary literature by Susan Hiner; and another by [co-curator] Esther Bell on the relationship between Degas’ millinery imagery and artistic tradition. There are also catalog entries for each of the objects in the show.”

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