March 31, 2023

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16 Lessons Learned

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22 FEATURE: STL Sitter

Two new exhibitions displayed at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation seek to document the inspiration and impact of art on the environment.

McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is dedicated to making its residents a top priority by offering high-quality amenities and a wide array of activities. Learn more on p. 10.

Photo by Westrich Photography.

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This time of year always feels like the perfect time to refresh and start anew.

Starting on p. 39, regular contributor Bethany Christo shares an interview with the founder of Ivy & Ash, the local nail wrap company helping its customers feel confident and rejuvenated with on-the-go, at-home manicure options. These colorful treat-yourself packs will have you more than ready for a night on the town.

And if you need a sitter for that date, don’t miss copy editor and staff writer Madeleine Ackerburg’s story on p. 22 about STL Sitter – a total game-changer for metro area parents.

For an always-needed spring design refresh, flip to p. 38, where contributing reporter Brittany Nay spells out all you need to know about Viva Magenta –Pantone’s Color of the Year.

And if the weather is making you want to leave the house and get out and about, read assistant editor Emily Standlee’s feature on p. 52 about Pulitzer Arts Foundation’s can’t-miss spring exhibitions.

Craving even more art? Turn to p. 14 for contributing reporter Drew Gieseke’s preview of another important exhibition – the No Tears Project at Gateway Arch National Park, which covers the legacy of civil rights in St. Louis and beyond. Gieseke returns on p. 49 with an article about the iconic art installation that recently made its debut at Laumeier Sculpture Park.

Happy spring, everyone.

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Correction: The table of contents in the March 17 edition listed the date of Saint Louis Ballet’s 2023 En Pointe Gala as May 23. The correct date is May 13.

1. 700S.MeramecAvenue • Clayton NEWLISTING! Featuringbreathtakingterrazzofloors,a grandsweepingstaircase,historicartglasswindowsand intricatemoldingsaddtothecharmandcharacterofthis beautifulhome.Theupdatedeat-inkitchenflowsseamlessly intothelivingarea,whichboastsbuilt-insandcreatesan invitingspaceforentertaining. $1,275,000

2. 597UpperConwayCircle•Chesterfield NEWPRICE! Thishomehasbeenbeautifullyupdatedfeaturing newengineeredhardwoodflooringthroughoutthemainlevel, highendquartzcountertopsfeaturingawaterfallbacksplash, newcustom-builtkitchen,newerappliances,newlighting,new custombuiltinshelvesinthemainflooroffice,newmillworkto nameafewoftheupgrades. $1,195,000

3. 12100CreekhavenDrive • DesPeres NEWLISTING! Strollupthebrickwalkintocenterhallandsee largelightfilledroomsandbeautifulhardwoodfloors.Totheleft isthediningroomwithalovelybaywindow.Totherightisliving roomwithbuilt-inbookcasesandwindowseat.Thereisalarge updatedeat-inkitchenwithwhitecabinets/granite.Spacious familyroomhaswoodburningfireplaceandopenstoscreened porchwithroomforalltotakeinbeautifulsetting. $750,000

4. 816S.HanleyRoad#14B•Clayton NEWLISTING! You’llbedelightedwiththespacious living/diningrooms,primarysuite,andstylishrenovations thatmakethisbeautifulcondosoappealing.The contemporarykitchenhashigh-endappliances,boththe primaryandguestbathshavebeenbeautifullyupdated, bambooflooringwasaddedinthemainlivingareas,plus tonsofclosetandstoragespace. $319,900

5. 7171WashingtonAvenue • U.City NEWLISTING! Thisstunninghomefeaturesaformalentryway thatoffersviewsoftheexquisitelycraftedstaircase.Aquiet screened-inporchoverlooksthetranquilbackyard,providing theperfectspottorelaxandunwind.Asolarium/sunroomis convenientlylocatedoffthekitchen,lettingnaturallightfloodinto thespace.Thefinishedfourthfloorisafantasticlivingspace thataddsextraroomtothehome. $749,900

6. 5133ReynosaDrive • St.Louis NEWLISTING!OPENSUNDAY1-3! Thishousewas builtforentertainingwithalargecompositebackyarddeck, andcoveredpatiowithcafelightsisgreatforBBQing withfriendsandfamily.Wonderfullyupdatedkitchenwith stainlessappliances,granitecountertops,and anupdated backsplash.Largemastersuiteandthreeadditional bedroomsonthesecondfloor. $350,000

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McKnightPlaceAssistedLiving&Memory Care iswell-knownforitshigh-qualityamenities, personalized servicesandexpertcare,butits historyofmakingpeopleapriorityiswhatreally setsitselfapartfrommanyother seniorcommunities. With morethan 30 yearsofexperienceintop-quality seniorliving, McKnightPlaceAssistedLiving&Memory Careknowshowto helpitsresidentslivefulfillinglives.

Freedomofchoiceisoneofthe most waysMcKnightPlaceAssisted Living&Memory Care putsits residentsfirst, somethingthatactivity directorHannahBreyleyexplainsis veryimportantto thecommunity.

“Givingthefreedomtochoose dailyfromafull scheduleof activitiesisimportant for improving a sense ofindependenceand positive self-imagein ourresidents,” shesays. “Theactivitiesweoffer here at McKnight Placenot only benefitresidentspsychologically, buttheyalsocontributetotheir social,physicalandspiritualwellbeing. Havingadaily schedulethat touchesonallthese areasplaysa crucialpartinthequalityoflifefor ourresidents.”

Activitiesinclude everything from weekly entertainment and presentationsbytheMissouri BotanicalGarden,St. LouisZooand more to bookandgardening clubs. Therearemorningexercisesand eveninghappyhours andeverything inbetween–allchosenwith feedback from theresidentsin mind.

Forhappyhoursandotherthemed activities, McKnightPlaceAssisted Living&Memory Caregoestheextra mile tocreateafun atmospherewith food and drinkstomatch.

“Iworkcloselywith ouractivity directortocomeupwithafun themefortheweeklyhappyhour andthenpreparesignaturecocktailsandfoodsthatreflect the theme,”saysexecutivechefJohnMorales.

MoralescametoMcKnightPlaceAssistedLiving& MemoryCare after working at TheGatesworthunderchef Brian Hardy,duringwhichtimeheparticipatedin several

American CulinaryFederationcookingcompetitions and earnedthetitleofJuniorChefofTheYearin 2017. Heloves havingthe freedomtosharehis culinaryknowledgewith everyoneatMcKnightPlaceAssistedLiving&Memory Care, aswellashavingtheuniqueopportunity to recreateresidents’ favorite meals.

“It’salwaysexcitingformeandstaffwhenresidentsshare theirrecipebecause itisagreatchallengetorecreaterecipes thathavesometimesbeenpasseddown from generationto generation,”hesays. “Everynowandthenwewillrunitasa specialoradesserton ourweeklymenu.”

Themenurotatesseasonallytomake sureresidentsaregettingthefreshest fruitandvegetables.Moralesexplains thathe focusesonheartiermealsduring thecoldermonthsandshowcasesfresh vegetablesandlight,refreshingchoices in thespring andsummer.

On topofthememorabledining experiences, McKnightPlaceAssisted Living&Memory Carefeatures beautifully-landscaped outdoorspaces and walkingpaths, aswellasatheater, artroom,greenhouse andmuchmore. Theluxuryapartmentsrangeinsize fromlargesuitestotwo-bedroom apartmentsand allfeature nine-foot ceilings withbeautifulcrownmolding, kitchenswithcustom woodcabinets andgranitecountertops,largewindows andmore.Mostimportantly,McKnight PlaceAssistedLiving&Memory Care utilizesanall-inclusive, fixed-rate programwithno buy-infees, entryfees, ortiersforlevelsofcare.

McKnightPlaceAssistedLiving& MemoryCare’sowners arededicated to theSt. Louisregionanddeeplyinvested inday-to-dayoperations, andhave onsiteofficessoresidentsandfamily members withquestions or concerns haveaccesstodecision-makers.

“It’sthepeoplethatmakeMcKnight Placeawonderful community to work atandlivein,”Breyleyconcludes. “Icouldn’tbemorethankful forthese relationships!”

McKnightPlaceAssisted Living&MemoryCare, ThreeMcKnight Place, St. Louis,314-993-3333, mcknightplace.com

Givingthefreedom tochoosedailyfrom a fullscheduleof activitiesisimportant forimproving a sense ofindependenceand positiveself-imagein our residents.

Celebrating CivilRights

Oneofthemosticonicsitesinthe Midwestwillsoonhostamulti-day experiencehonoringthelegacyofcivil rights.DubbedtheNoTearsProject, themulti-dayresidencywilltakeplaceat GatewayArchNationalParkinApril2023and featuremusic,poetryanddancecreatedby St.Louisartists–allhonoringcivilrightshistory andheroes.

“GatewayArchNationalParkhasalong historyofsignificantevents relatedtocivilrightsandour commemorationofthem,”says TaronaArmstrong,thepark’s deputysuperintendent.

Firstlaunchedin2017 tohonortheLittleRock

Nine–thefirstBlackstudents tointegrateLittleRock, Arkansas’CentralHighSchool in1957–theNoTearsProjectuses musicanddialoguetoeducatecommunities aboutcivilrights.ItispresentedbyJazzSt.Louis andTheOxfordAmerican–anonprofitarts organizationandnationalmagazinededicated tounderstandingtheAmericanSouththrough creativemedia.TheNoTearsProjectwillalsobe heldinMemphis,Tennessee,laterthisyear;past residenceshavetakenplaceinNewOrleansand Tulsa,Oklahoma.

St.Louisisafittingsiteforsuchanimportant experience.Armstrongpointsoutthatsome ofthemostsignificantcivilrightscasesever triedintheUnitedStatestookplaceinthe city.OnenotableexampleistheDredScott case,whenDredandHarrietScottsuedthe courtfortheirfreedomin1846attheOld Courthousedowntown.

“Over300freedomsuitswerefiledattheOld Courthouse,withabouthalfresultinginfreedom forthoseenslavedindividuals,”Armstrongsaid. “In1857,DredScottv.Sandfordwasalandmark U.S.SupremeCourtdecisionthathelpedshape theentirehistoryofthecountry–leadingto theCivilWarandtheendofslaveryinthe UnitedStates.”

Collaboratingartistsfrom theareaincludeOliverLake, TreasureShieldsRedmond, BrianOwensandAshleyTate, allofwhomwerechosen basednotonlyonthequalityof theirpastworkbutalsofortheir historyofcreatingartthataddresses civilrightsandsocialjusticetopics. Lake’sworkdatesbacktothelate1960s as amemberofSt.Louis’BlackArtistGroup,while Redmondrecentlypublishedachapbookof poetrydedicatedtoMississippiactivistFannie LouHamer.BothOwensandTatedevelopart projectsthataddresscivilrights.

Thefree,four-dayresidencywillincludepanel discussions,communityconcertsandyouth educationprogramsthataddressSt.Louis’past

andpresentconnections toAmericancivilrights.

Armstrongandotherproject organizershopethatthe eventwillopenandcontinue importantdialogueswiththe localcommunity.

“Thisprojectprovidesthe opportunitytoinfusehistory througharts–onrelevantand constructiveconversationsthrougheducation workshopsandliveperformances–while connectingandengagingdiverseaudiencesand youthtothehistoryofGatewayArchNationalPark andthecivilrightsmovement.” ln

GatewayArchNationalPark,11N.4thSt., 877-982-1410,gatewayarch.com

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Where’d YOUGoto HighSchool?

CornellIralHaynesJr.,knownasNelly, satonastageonMarch14(or,aslocals callit,“314Day,”adaywhenSt.Louisans celebratetheareatheycallhome)at Harris-StoweStateUniversityandaskedthe questionmarkinghimasatrueSt.Louisnative: Where’dyougotohighschool?

Nellyposedthisquestionasacallformetro areahighschoolalumniassociationstounitein celebratingtheiralumnithroughparticipationin anew,uniqueeventforwhichNellywillserveas ambassador–theAlumni314Olympics.

“Everyhighschoolhasachancetoparticipate,” Nellysays.“Youmustbeatleast10yearsremoved fromyourhighschool…Itisaplethoraofevents takingplacealloverthiscityatthesametime.”

Inpartnershipwiththe314DayFoundation, theGrammyaward-winningrapperand UniversityCityHighSchoolgraduateinviteslocal alumniassociationstotakepartintheAlumni 314Olympics,whicharesettotakeplacenext yearonMarch14,2024–314Day.

“NellycameupwiththeideafortheOlympicstyletournament,whichwillincludesocial,athletic andSTEMgamesincelebrationofSt.Louis’most infamousquestion,”accordingtoapressrelease.

Themulti-platinumrapartisthaspartnered withthelocalorganizationtonameanew scholarshipthroughHSSU,ahistoricallyBlack publicuniversitylocatedintheMidtown neighborhoodofSt.Louis.The314DayScholarship, valuedat$31,400,isavailabletostudentsofHSSU.

“Oneofthethings,whenwetalkabout314 Day,thattheyalways,alwaysmentionisour youthandgivingback,”JamiBallentineDolbyof the314DayFoundationsays.“Andweknowthat youallareourfuture,andweknowwemake St.LouiscoolandSt.Louiswillcontinuetobea highlightofourregion,ahighlightforourculture andahighlightforwhat’snext.”

Namedforthefamiliarareacodeofmost St.Louisans,314Dayhasbeencelebrated regionallysince2006thankstofoundersTerrell

“YoungDip”EvansandTatumPolk,whoappeared attheevent.HSSU’snewpresident,LaTonia Collins-Smith,presentedNellywithaspecial universityballcapwithhisnameembroideredon back.Themusicartistimmediatelyputiton.

“OnbehalfofHarris-StoweStateUniversity andourstudents,ourfacultyandourstaff,thank yousomuchfortakingthetimetocomeand visitustodayonthisbusy314Day,”Collins-Smith says.“Andthankyoutothefolksandallofyou

Withuscomingtogether likethis,we’llinspireothercities tocometogetherlikewe’reaboutto doincelebratingthisgreatholiday.

NELLY

whostartedthe314DayFoundation.Hornets, wearesogratefulforthedonationthatwasgiven …Manyofyouareonscholarshipandyouknow whatthatmeans.Andthankyouallforsowing theseed.”

Nellyadds:“Wedefinitelythinkthat[theAlumni 314Olympics]willinstillthepridebackintothis cityandworkingwitheachotheragain…Withus comingtogetherlikethis,we’llinspireothercities, aswell,tocometogetherlikewe’reabouttodoin celebratingthisgreatholiday.”

Toparticipateorvolunteerinthe2024Alumni 314Olympics,reachouttothealumniassociation ofyourhighschoolformoreinformationorvisit 314day.org. ln

314DayFoundation,314day.org

Harris-StoweStateUniversity,3026LacledeAve., St.Louis,314-340-3366,hssu.edu

StoryandphotosbyAmandaDahl

Shop Vintage, Shop Green

By Brittany Nay

Vintage shops have something special to offer the St. Louis metro area. With everything from luxury resale to future vintage products, discover what what these unique local boutiques have in store. ln

May’s Place

Stop by May’s Place, a vintage treasure trove offering special, sustainable fashion finds.

Boasting apparel and accessories from the 1890s to 1990s, with an emphasis on the 1960s to 1970s, the vintage boutique, located in City Foundry STL, carries “a slightly western-influenced … [to] pretty edgy” collection, according to owner Katie May.

“We like to say we’re a little bit country, a little bit rock’n’roll,” she says.

May was inspired to open a fashion-forward shop rooted in sustainability after working in the corporate world of a clothing industry full of fast-fashion retailers.

With its slogan “Be Green, Buy Vintage” May’s passion for secondhand, sustainable, slow fashion translates to the store, which stocks everyday denim and T-shirts, unique pieces, vintage sterling silver and fine jewelry.

“I really lean into offering extra-special pieces for when you really want to stand out,” she notes. “We also stock a line of vintage-inspired, plus-size dresses handmade by a local designer.”

May’s Place, 3725 Foundry Way, Suite 135, St. Louis, 314-659-8745, maysplacestl.com

East West

In the heart of St. Louis’ Central West End, find ‘future vintage’ at East West.

Among its more than 20 brands and designers from New York and Los Angeles to London and Japan, the unique menswear boutique offers brands such as Gitman Vintage, which pays tribute to the past with its made-in-the-U.S.A. American heritage sport-shirt line and Slow’s slow-fashion, vintageinspired workwear, handcrafted with custom fabrics

that were developed on vintage shuttle looms.

“Our goal is to curate items that we consider ‘future vintage’ … clothing that will still hold value in 10 to 20 years,” says owner Roy Brady. “Many of our designers even use vintage machinery to create the product, blending contemporary design with vintage quality.”

In the airy retail space outfitted with vintage furniture, peruse perennial offerings such as premium heavyweight tees and sweatshirts, hardwearing trousers and military-inspired slacks and hand-selected accessories.

The shop’s stock is constantly rotating, according to Brady. “We offer an everyday, laidback, Midwestern wardrobe … with cuts rooted in classic menswear that takes cues from high-end, luxury fashion.”

East West, 387 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, 314-553-9288, eastandwest.store

The Vault Luxury Resale

Specializing in designer handbags from highquality brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Goyard, Tory Burch, Kate Spade and more, The Vault Luxury Resale carries today’s luxury styles and vintage couture.

“We believe in luxury for all,” notes Laura Maurice, chief curator and co-owner.

Founded more than 30 years ago by Maurice’s mother, Sue McCarthy, the company was launched to fill a gap in high-end resale shops in the metro area.

Offering a wide range of designer labels and styles in its 7,000-square-foot showroom, the chic boutique has hundreds of items, including size-inclusive dresses in sizes 0 to 22.

“Our shopping experience is one-of-a-kind in St. Louis,” Maurice shares. “We have become a regular destination for locals and visitors from all over the world.”

The Vault Luxury Resale, 2325 S. Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, 314-736-6511, thevaultluxuryresale.com

May’s Place

East West

The Vault Luxury Resale

SITTER SOLUTIONS

ByMadeleineAckerburg

It’sastoryalltoofamiliarformanyparents: You’redressedtoimpress bythefrontdoor,eagertoget todinnerreservationsyou’vehad plannedforweeks–whenyourphonerings. It’syoursitter,callingto let you knowthatthey’vecanceled.Again.Justlikethat, theevening you’vebeendreamingaboutis outthewindow,andthe searchfora go-tositterbeginsanew.That’swhyMorganClarkcreatedSTLSitter –tohelpparentsavoidthisvery scenarioandconnect themtothebestchild careSt. Louishastooffer.

Clark wasinspiredtostarther businesswhilenannyingforalocalSt. Louisfamilyafterhercollegegraduation.Althoughshe’doriginallyplannedto nannytemporarilywhileearningher real estatelicense,theposition quickly securedanirreplaceablespaceinher schedule–andinherheart. “Ifellin lovewiththekidsandthefamily,”Clarkexplains. “Twoyearsturnedintothree years, thenthreeyearsturnedintofour.Aslifeandworkstartedgetting busier forme, Ihadtolookforothersitterstohelp outwhenIcouldn’tbethere.”

Clarkreached outtograduatesintheSaintLouisUniversityPTprogram whofilledinforherwhenshehadotherobligations. Whenlocalfamilies heardabouthersuccessfindingqualitychildcare, theycontactedClarkfor helpconnectingwithsittersoftheirown.That waswhenshefirstlaunched STLSitter,herSt. Louis-based businessthatoffersreliable, convenientand affordablechild care forparents aroundthemetro area

Babysittingisanunregulatedindustry,whichisonereasonwhymany parentsstruggleto secureconsistentsitters. “Whenyou goto buyahouse, you knowtheprocess; everyonefollowstherulesthatarelaid out. Butwith babysitting, everyfamilyisdifferentandeverysitterisdifferent,”Clarksays. “That’swhySTLSittercreateda set ofpoliciesthatwecall ourSmartCenter Guidelines. Theystreamlinetheprocessbycreatinga set ofguidelinesfor our members andoursitters.”

Creatingalistofguidelineshelpstoreassurefamiliesthattheirsitterswill showupontime, followthroughontheirappointments, stayengagedwith childrenandupholdthe valuesofSTLSitter,accordingtoClark. Themajority ofSTLSitters, whose numbershavegrowntoupwardsof 500, consists ofundergraduateandgraduatecollegestudentsfrom SLU,Washington UniversityinSt. Louis, SoutheastMissouriStateandUniversityofMissouriColumbia.“Sittersarereallythelifelineof our business,”Clarksays. “Welike topouratonof ourenergyintothem,sotheycanthenexudethatenergy backto ourmembers.”

AllSTLSittersareinterviewedandrequiredtohavecleanbackground checks,motor vehiclereportsand up-to-dateCPRcertification.Once screened,theythencompleteanhour-longtrainingmodulecoveringall oftheessentials: infanttraining, preparingfood,handlingemergencies, avoiding schedulingconflictsandmore. “Thetrainingcoverseverythingyou needtoknowsothatbeforesittersareactiveon ourplatform,theyalready knowhoweverythingworks,”Clarksays. “Whentheyshowuptofamilies’

homes, they’reprepared,they’reknowledgeableandthey’reconfident. Allof thetrainingisavailable online,sositters haveaccess to that information and canalwayslookbacktorevisitit.”

Oncesittersareregisteredonthesiteandhavecompletedtraining, they’re free tocreatetheirownschedule,which makesfindingworkconvenient andflexibleforcollegestudents. “Ournicheisreallytakingpeoplewhoare incollege, trainingthemandgivingthemaccesstowonderful,flexiblejobs,” Clarksays. “Alotofthemstaywithusthroughoutcollegebecause astheir schedulechanges, they’reabletochangetheirsitteravailability.”

Havinga set ofguidelinesandtrainingmodulesalsoensuresthatboth parentsandsittersareonthesamepage, avoidingmiscommunication betweenbothparties. Oneof themainissuesmanyparents experiencewhen searchingfor asitteristhelackofreliability, whichiswhySTLSitterguarantees commitment for booked appointments. “Evenifasitterhas alast-minute emergency,wehave processes set uptoassistwith that,”Clarkexplains. “Whetherthat meansgettingadoctor’snotefrom thesitteror sendingadifferent qualifiedsitterto your appointment. Itgivesmembers peaceof mind knowingthatthey’retakencareof, regardlessofthecircumstances.”

Someofthemostpopular servicesatSTLSitterincludebefore andafter-schoolcare, datenights, full-daycare, activitypick-upsanddropoffsandevenovernightappointments. Ratesforsittersare set at $15 per hourwithfamiliesallowedtotip. Familiescanregisteronline, wheretheycan createafamilyprofileonthewebsiteandbeginbookingsitters.

Clarkandherhusband,alongwithoperatingpartnerAlexFreund,also recentlylaunchedSTL Care, anextensionoftheSTLSitterbrandcatered specificallyto seniors, homesandpets. Servicesincludetransportation anderrands;hobbies,games andscrapbooking;gardening andrecreational activities; lighthousekeeping, techassistanceandmore. You canlearnmore aboutSTL Carebyvisitingtheirwebsite(stlcare.io).

Whetheryou’relookingforasitterforyournextdatenightorconsistent careforyourtiniestfamilymembers, STLSitterhelpsmakesureyou canfully relaxawayfrom homewithsafe,convenient andreliable childcare.

Ournicheis reallytakingpeople whoare incollege, trainingthemand givingthemaccess towonderful, flexiblejobs.

-MorganClark

MorganClarkofSTLSitterconnectsparentswithconsistent, reliablebabysittersaroundSt.Louis

RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE

YourWay Y SENIORLIVING

Therearecountlesswaysforseniorstospend theirtime—andiftheywanttolivelifeto thefullest,TheGatesworthindependent seniorlivingcommunityistheplaceto be.Withawidevarietyofclubsandprograms,trips throughoutthemetroarea,gorgeousgroundsand outstandingfood,residentshavenothingbuthigh praiseforTheGatesworthcommunity.

OwnerDavidSmithexplainsthathebuilt TheGatesworthwithco-ownersCharlieDeutsch andBobLeonardbecausetheywerepassionate abouthelpingolderadultsmaintaintheir independenceforaslongaspossible.“Ourcore valuesarebasedonresidentshavinglotsofchoices andopportunitiesforprivacy,aswellasforgroup programsandactivitiestolivelifetheirway,”hesays.

WhileSmith,DeutschandLeonardwerebuilding TheGatesworth,VernKimmellwasworkingwith Marriotttobuildanationwidebrandpresenceby designinganddevelopingnewseniorlivingmodels. Nowaresident,Kimmelhasauniqueperspective andsays,“Icouldhavemovedintolotsofdifferent

seniorcommunities,butIchoseTheGatesworth.”

ResidentJackieBrownconcurs.“TheGatesworth haseverythingIwanted,”shesays.“Beautifulplace, people,grounds,apartment,food,entertainment— andsomuchmore.”

Brownkeepsactivein TheGatesworth’schoirandalso enjoyswalkinginthegardens, diningwithfriendsandtaking trips.Shesaysthat,forher, TheGatesworthmeanshaving anew,productivelifewith newfriends.

“Weareheretocreate experiencesforresidentson apersonalbasis,”Smithsays.

“Wearefortunatetogive ourresidentsmanychoices becausewehavethephysical spaceandalargestaff.Weexceedexpectations becauseourteammembersworkhardandhave therightattitude.”

ResidentsofTheGatesworthareconsistently blownawaybythestaff’sattentiveness.

“It’samazinghowquicklythestaffgettoknow youwhenyoufirstenter,”saysJerryTessler,another Gatesworthresident.“Theycallyou bynamewithinadayandlearn yourpreferences.Theyknowwhat youwantandtrulyattendtothings thatkeepyouhappy.It’savery pleasantrelationship.”

“Welookforemployeesthat shareourpassionforhelpingolder adultsmaintaintheirindependence andleadjoyouslives,”Smithsays.

“WewantTheGatesworthtobe filledwiththetypeofpeoplethat greetyouwithasmile—always.”

JerryTesslerandhiswifeSue alsopraisethenumberofchoices TheGatesworthprovidesforday-to-dayactivities. Theyregularlyplaybridge,gotoexerciseclassesand attenddiscussiongroupsaboutcurrentevents.

ByMaggiePeters |PhotoscourtesyofTheGatesworth

JackieBrown

“Ouropinionisthatstayingaloneinyourhome doesn’tcomparetohavingnicepeople, goodfood, entertainingprogramsandactivitiesavailable everysingleday,” SueTesslersays. “The security, transportation andthebeautifulsurroundings—both interiorandexterior—aswellasalwayshavingmeals availablemakeslifepleasantandreallyeasy.It’sa wonderful place to be.”

TheGatesworthisproudtobethewinnerofthe LadueNewsPlatinumListforIndependentLiving. Smithconcludesthat thecommunityoffers alevel of joy heardthroughgenerations.

“Manyof ourcurrentresidentsresideherebecause theysawhowtheirparentslivedandthrivedhere,” Smithsays. “Itisquiteamazing. Andeveryonehere todayishelpinguscontinuethislegacy.”

TheGatesworth,OneMcKnightPlace,St.Louis, 314-993-0111,thegatesworth.com

Thesecurity, transportation andthebeautifulsurroundings bothinteriorandexterior aswellasalwayshaving mealsavailablemakeslife pleasantand reallyeasy. It’sa wonderfulplacetobe.

–SUETESSLER, picturedwithher husbandJerry

VernKimmell

Products and Services

FOR SENIORS

AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis

1185 N. Price Road, 314-692-0020, accucare.com

accucare home health care of St. Louis was founded in 1994 by Jacque Phillips rN, BSN. Now a family owned business, Jacque and her daughter Dana have a shared mission to give clients and their families peace of mind by providing the highest quality care delivered with compassion, integrity and dedication, in their own home and on their own terms.

Cedarhurst

Des Peres, St. Charles, Tesson Heights, 314-648-8863, cedarhurstliving.com

From cedarhurst senior living comes the chef-inspired crafted by cedarhurst culinary program. Designed to delight the eye, tickle taste buds and fuel bodies, and offering menu choices that are good for hearts, brains and special diets –crafted by cedarhurst is truly food that gives foodies something to talk about.

Clarendale Clayton

7651 Clayton Road, 314-789-8173, clarendaleclayton.com

clarendale clayton has brought a new, elevated perspective to retirement life – figuratively and literally – as clayton’s only high-rise community featuring modern design for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Located at the corner of clayton and hanley roads, active seniors benefit from upscale residences, exceptional amenities, and invigorating wellness programming.

By Maggie Peters

Friendship Village Chesterfield

15201 Olive Blvd., 636-898-8500; 12563 Village Circle Drive, 314-270-7700; friendshipvillagestl.com

at Friendship Village, keeping residents well and independent longer is top priority. recent expansions of both St. Louis-area campuses, access to the latest technology and exciting wellness programs mean Friendship Village is better positioned than ever to help seniors live more engaged, active and fulfilling lives.

The Gatesworth

One McKnight Place, 314-993-0111, thegatesworth.com

The Gatesworth offers a wealth of programs, clubs and events, allowing residents to choose their retirement lifestyle. Whether residents are interested in joining the choir, playing bridge with friends, or enjoying live music with dinner, The Gatesworth makes it easy to live life to the fullest.

HereatHomeHealthcare

St.LouisCountyandSt.Charles, 314-718-0101, hereathomehealthcare.com

Theneedforqualityhomecareis increasingexponentially.hereathome healthcareisalocallyownedbusiness foundedonthepromiseofproviding peoplewiththeoptiontoageinplace athomeorwithfamilywhilegetting thequality,compassionatecarethey need.hereathomeisalsoavailablefor immediatecare.

McKnightPlaceAssisted

Living&MemoryCare

3McKnightPlace,314-993-3333, mcknightplace.com

AtMcKnightPlaceAssistedLiving& MemoryCare,residentsenjoyaliferich inqualitycare,genuinefriendshipsand funactivities.Itscommunityisdesigned toprovidethewarm,comfortablefeeling ofhomeinasafeandsecureenvironment withbeautifullylandscapedgardens.It offersall-inclusiveratesthataresimple, predictableandworry-free.

McKnightPlace

ExtendedCare

2McKnightPlace,314-993-2221, mcknightplace.com

McKnightPlaceExtendedCareis committedtoeachresident’spersonal well-beingeveryhourofeveryday. Thecommunityservesindividualswho needshort-termrecoveryassistance afterhospitalizationorlong-termskilled nursingcare.Itfocusesonbuildingclose relationshipswithresidentsandtheirloved onestocreatepersonalizedcareplans.

ParcProvence

605CoeurdeVilleDrive,314-542-2500, parcprovence.com

ParcProvenceoffersitsresidentsandtheirfamilies exceptionalcarefordementiaandAlzheimer’sdisease throughdedicated,person-centeredsupport.Fromits multitalentednursingstafftoitsmedicaldirectors,leading authoritiesongerontologyanddementiaatWashington UniversityinSt.Louis,ParcProvenceprovidesunrivaled memorycare24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek.

PearTreeHomeCare

2821N.BallasRoad,SuiteC-10,314-942-9411, peartreehomecare.com

PearTreehomeCarecangiveyouthepeaceofmind thatcomesfrom knowingyour lovedoneshave thebestcare available.Its caregiversare availableforan afternoonorfor round-the-clock care–whatever youneed.Let youraging lovedonesstay athomeand livetheway theywant.

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THEIMPORTANCEOF Financial Organization

Whenitcomestofinances,thereisalottokeeptrackof. However,keepingtrackofyourinformationthrough streamlinedsummariesandfinancialchecklistscanhelp yousetupabetterfuture.

“Youmaybesurprisedtoseehowmanyfinancial relationshipsyouhave,”explainsWhiteyHolt,CFP®,CDFA®,wealthmanager withPlazaAdvisoryGroup.“[Theseinclude]banks,lenders,insurance companies,investmentcompaniesandworkplacebenefits.Eachmayservea differentpurpose,andmostarelikelyneeded.Tomanageit,creatingasystem isverybeneficial.Advancesintechnologymakeiteasierforallofustotrack andorganizeourfinances.”

Holtoutlinesthatthebestwaytostartplanningistocreateanetworth statement,cashflowandinsurancesummary,whichareimportantdocuments forunderstandingyouroverallfinancialpicturethatcanmakeiteasiertotrack whereeverythingisnowandinthefuture.

Fromthere,Holtsuggestsreviewingtheinformationyou’vegatheredby questioningwhatroleeachinvestmentoraccountplaysinyourfinancial picture,alongwithhowtomakethesystemmorestreamlinedandeasierto overseemovingforward.Annualreviewsthereaftercanhelpkeepeverything frombecomingdisorganized.

“Whenworkingthroughabiglifeevent,wefindthatchecklistsandflow charts,inconjunctionwiththedocumentsabove,canbevaluabletoolsfor decisionmaking,”Holtsays.“Lifeistoocomplicatedtohaveonefinancial checklist,solookforonesspecifictowhatyouaretryingtoaccomplish–like buyingahouse,convertingaRothIRAorreviewingyourlifeinsurance.”

PlazaAdvisoryGroupworksone-on-onewithclientstoidentifywhatthey haveandhelpsthemcreateapersonalizedsystemfortrackingandmanaging theirwealth.

“Comeinandseeus;theconversationswehavewillgiveyouagood pictureofwhatourfirmisaboutandthevaluewecanoffer,”Holtconcludes. “Weblendinvestmentmanagement,financialplanningandorganizational coachingtohelpclientsachievetheirgoals.”

PlazaAdvisoryGroup,101S.HanleyRoad,Suite1350,314-726-0600, plazaadvisors.com

WhiteyHoltis a WealthMangerinStewardPartnersSt.Louisoffice.AlthoughWhiteyHolthascompensated LadueNewstohavethisadvertisementfeaturedinitspublications,thisisnot a solicitationnorintended toprovideindividuallytailoredinvestmentadvice.Thestrategiesand/orinvestmentsreferencedmaynot besuitableforallinvestors.Youshouldconsulttheirtaxadvisorformattersinvolvingtaxationandtax planningandtheirattorneyformattersinvolvingtrustandestateplanningandotherlegalmatters.The viewsexpressedhereinarethoseoftheauthorandmaynotnecessarilyreflecttheviewsofStewardPartners InvestmentSolutions,LLCmemberFINRA/SIPCorStewardPartnersInvestmentAdvisory,LLC.

ByMaggiePeters |PhotobyChristinaKling-Garrett

WhiteyHolt,CFP®, CDFA®, wealthmanager

FINANCIAL MATTERS

ByMaggiePeters

BuseyBank

12300OliveBlvd.,314-878-2210,busey.com

AprilisFinancialLiteracyMonth,andBusey valuesfinancialeducation.Celebratethis monthandbeyondbytakingadvantageoftheir complimentaryfinancialeducationprogram–FinancialPathways.Thisprogramseekstobuild uponexistingfinancialliteracysoyoucanmake thebestdecisionsforlong-termsuccess.

OrvKimbrough, Chairman&CEO

MIDWESTBANKCENTRE heyorvstl@midwestbankcentre.com

Since1906,MidwestBankCentrehasbeenSt.Louis’ premiercommunitybank,keepingdepositsinthe regiontosupportlocalbusinessesandfamiliesso weallrisetogether.Asyourlocalbankingpartner, MidwestBankCentreworkswithyoutofindunique financialsolutionstohelpyoureachyourgoals.

Efficient CashManagement with StifelSmartRateProgram

StifelSmartRateProgramBenefits

TheStifelSmartRateProgram(“StifelSmart Rate”)isanefficientwayforclientstomanage thecashintheirportfolio.StifelSmartRate keepsyourcashbalancesatStifelaffiliated banksthroughasecuritiesaccount. ContactustodayaboutStifelSmartRate andotherwaysIcanhelpinarising interestrateenvironment.

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4.50% APY 1 Keepcashworkingthroughyour securitiesaccountwhilewaiting forthatinvestmentopportunity.

WhiteyHolt,CFP®,CDFA®, WealthManager

PLAZAADVISORYGROUP

101S.HanleyRoad,Suite1350, 314-726-0600,plazaadvisors.com

“TheSecureAct2.0isnowlawandithas interestingimplicationsforworkers,students, andretirees,”saysWhiteyHolt.“Talktoyour financialortaxadvisoraboutwhatthismay meantoyou,yourfamily,andheirs!”

1 TheAnnualPercentageYield(APY)isasof 3/15/23.InterestratesfortheStifelSmartRateProgram arevariableandsubjecttochange.Interestaccruesdailyandiscreditedmonthly.Forcurrentrates, pleasecontactyourFinancialAdvisor.FortermsandconditionsandforalistofbankswhereStifel SmartRatedepositsmaybeplaced,visitwww.stifel.com/disclosures/stifel-smart-rate.

Itisimportanttonotethatwiththeexceptionofbankproducts,suchasStifelSmartRate,FDIC-insured CDs,andtheStifelInsuredBankDepositPrograms,investmentproductsofferedthroughStifelarenot FDIC-insured,notbankguaranteed,andmaylosevalue.NeitherStifelnoritsaffiliates,includingStifel BankandStifelBank&Trust,monitortheamountofyourdepositedfundstodeterminewhetherthose amountsexceedtheFDIC insurancelimitsapplicabletoyourdepositsatabank,andtheyarenot responsibleforanyinsuredoruninsuredportionofthedepositaccountsatabank.

The minimuminitialdepositforStifelSmartRateis $100,000 YoushouldexpectyourFinancialAdvisoris entitledtoreceivecompensationfromStifelin connectionwiththeStifelSmartRateProgram. Stifel,Nicolaus&Company,Incorporated MemberSIPC&NYSE|www.stifel.com

forearlywithdrawal.IndividualRetirementAccount(IRA)CDsareeligibletoreceivethesepromotional rates.Notforpublicentitiesand/orbrokeredaccounts.AskyourlocalBuseyBankAssociatefordetails, termsandcurrentrates.

DESIGN&DÉCOR

GROOMED Well

ByNancyRobinson

Crisptailoringandanunderstatedpalettegive thesehandsomepiecesamasculineflair.

O’HenryHousepresents theOsbornechairwith apleasing,comfortable silhouette.Itfeaturesatight back,spring-downseat cushionandawaterfallskirt. (ohenryhouseltd.com)

LegacyLinensintroduces O’Hara,achannel-style headboardupholstered inrichcamel-colored Georgiovelvet.It’s partofthecompany’s signaturecollection. (legacylinens.com)

Adornedwithdelicate dragonfliesandarichblack wash,theDragonflyMirrorwith abrassframehasacaptivating beautythatlendsitselfto practicalapplicationssuchas hangingoverasinkorvanity. Dimensionsare22.5inches wideand49.5incheshigh. (vanderpumpalain.com)

STYLESPEAK

GucciArrivesat PlazaFrontenac

ByAleciaHumphreys

Foundedin1921inFlorence,Italy,Gucciisaworldleaderinluxury–anditjustopeneditsonlystandalonestorefrontinSt.Louiswithin PlazaFrontenac.

LocatedonthemainfloorofPlazaFrontenac,Gucci’snew 5,400-square-footretailstoreissincerelystunning.Shopperswillsteponto custom-paintedwoodfloorsfeaturingagorgeousgeometricpatternwith popsofcolorthataccentuatetherich,fabric-linedwallsandgold,vintageinspireddisplaysshowcasingGuccigalore.

Morespecifically,shelvesarelinedwiththebrand’siconichandbags, whiletheglasscasesshowcasesmallleathergoods,jewelry,watches andmore.Aneighboringinlayshelfdisplaysthebrand’selegantarrayof eyewear,aswell.

Totherightoftheentrance,thespace’sfloorshiftsfromtheplayfulpops ofpinktoabeautifulbluemarblepolychromeinlayflooring.Thespace isdedicatedtoshowcasingmen’sshoes,luggageandmore–alsooffering leatherchairsandasoftsofa,addingtothesophisticationofthespace.

Furtherintothestore,shoppersaregreetedbyshelvesthatshowcase women’sshoes.Thatspace,inparticular,hascharmingchairsfeaturing

fabulousfabricsatoparavishingarearug–furtheraddingtotheluxury shopperscanexpectfromthequintessentialGuccibrand.

AlthoughthisisGucci’ssolestandaloneshopinSt.Louis,accordingtothe St.LouisPost-Dispatch,it’snotSt.Louis’firstgreetingfromGucci,asPlaza FrontenacpreviouslyhadaGuccistorefrom1975until1993. ln

PlazaFrontenac,1701S.LindberghBlvd.,Suite35,St.Louis, 314-464-3050,stlouisplazafrotenac@gucci.com

THE COLOR OFJOY

BraveandboldVivaMagentaisthe2023 PantoneColoroftheYear.

AccordingtoThePantoneColor Institute,theglobalcolorauthority, VivaMagentaisacolorthatvibrateswithvim, vigorandirresistibleoptimism.

Pantonecolortrendforecastexpertschosethe standoutshadeforitsunconventionality,stating thatVivaMagenta“revelsinpurejoy, encouragingexperimentationand self-expressionwithoutrestraint,” andthatthecolor“welcomes anyoneandeveryonewith thesameverveforlifeand rebelliousspirit.”

Accordingtothe Pantonewebsite,“As abright,crimsonred, VivaMagentabalances boldnesswithafeeling offun.Thisdynamicmix exudesrebellion,butnotatthe expenseofsoftness.Itembodiesan expressionoffiercegrace,inspiringusto showupwithconfidenceandhumanity…[and] speakstoourdesiretotakeonnewchallenges andtrytheunconventionalwhilemeetingothers withcompassion.”

LNaskedaward-winninglocalinterior designerTamsinMascetti,ownerofSt.Louisbased,full-serviceinteriordesignfirmTamsin DesignGroup,toshareherexpertiseonPantone’s strikingshadeoftheyearandhowmetro residentscaninfusethevibrantcolor’sfiercemeets-funattitudeintotheirhomedécor.

DescribethePantoneColoroftheYear,Viva Magenta,andtheambianceitcanevokein ahome.

“Empoweringandexpressive,VivaMagenta representsanoptimismthatismuch-needed rightnow.”

WhyshouldhomeownersintegrateViva Magentaintotheirhomedécor?

“ WeloveVivaMagenta!It’ssuchaplayfulcolor andcancreateaveryjoyfulspace.”

WheredoesVivaMagentapopinanabode?

“WewoulduseVivaMagentainmanyways–

fromaccessories,paintandartworktofurniture. Becauseofitspowerfulnature,wetypicallyuse itasanaccentcolor.But,dependingonwhatthe clientislookingfor,itcanbesomuchmore.”

Tellusabouthowyouusedthismagentashade inarecentmetrointeriordesignproject.

“Wewantedtocaptureourclients’strengthas ayouthful,fashionablepowercouplebybringing indynamicelementswithboldmagentaaccents. [Theirhome’smagenta-accented]foyer[now] createsanimpactfulfirstimpression.”

Anytipsforhomeownersfearfulofusingthis daringtintintheirabode?

“WewouldrecommendVivaMagentaanywhere aclientwantstouseit.It’saclassiccolorthathasa longhistoryandwillnotgooutofstyle.” ln

TamsinDesignGroup,3155SuttonBlvd.,#103, Maplewood,314-282-0035,tamsindesigngroup.com

ByBrittanyNay

That ’s a WR AP

ByBethanyChristo |PhotoscourtesyofIvy&Ash

GabeMueller’snailwrapcompany,Ivy&Ash,ismorethanjust atrendy,time-savingalternativetopaintingyournails–it alsohasafocusonaccessibilityandfemaleempowerment.

Thenailwrapscanbeeasilyappliedathomeanddryinunder 20minutes,preventingthechippingorsmudgingaccidents thatoccurwithslower-to-drypolish.Notonlyistheapplicationprocess effortless,butIvy&Ashisalsomoreaffordablethanthetypical professionalmanicure.

“If‘feelinggood’foryoumeanstakingtimetogotothesalonandit’s withinyourbudget,that’sgreat,”Muellersays.“Butmanyofuswanttohave goodnailsandwouldratherspendourmoneyandtimeelsewhere.Nail wrapsareagoodalternative–it’ssoempoweringforwomentohavethe autonomytospendourmoneyandtimewherewewantto.”

St.Louis-basedIvy&Ashnailwrapsaremodern,stylishadhesivenail artstripsthatcomeinsolid-colored,glitteryandpatternedoptions,nearly alldesignedbyMueller.Unliketraditionalpolish,nailwrapsarenontoxic, requirezerodrytimeandlastuptotwoweeks.Eachsetofwrapsis$10and comeswithacuticlepusherandamininailfiletomaketheapplication processassmoothaspossible.The50-plusoptionsavailableonIvy&Ash’s websiteincludeawiderangeofdesigns,suchasthebestsellingneutralshade DustyRose,gold-streakedtaupeGoalGetterandaflashieremerald-green watercolor,EmeraldCity.

“IenvisionawomanputtingonGoalGetterwhenshehasanimportant presentationorbigjobinterview–it’sfairlyneutralandnottooflashy,with alittlebitofaddedpizazztohelpsomeonelookdownattheirgreatnails andfeelextraconfidentandpolished…nopunintended,”Muellerteases.

Fourtimesperyear,shealsoreleasesseasonaldesignsbasedonwhat’s trendingonherInstagramfeed,feedbackfromcustomersurveysand consultationswithatrendforecaster.Thespringandearlysummerdrop thismonthhighlighted#barbiecoreintheglittery,bright-fuchsiaGlamGirl setandallthingsneonintheGroovysetwithorangeandpinkabstract swirls.GoldenTouchismoreneutralwitha’90s-inspiredFrenchtipanda minimalistgold-glitteroutline,deviatingfromthetraditionalwhitetipthat waspopular30yearsago.

MuellerstartedIvy&AshoutofherDogtownhomeinJune2020andhas sinceexpandedthebusinesstoanofficedownthestreetforworkingand housinginventory.Aftertwoyearsusingstockdesignsandproductsfrom

THEOWNERANDFOUNDER OF IVY&ASH HELPSWOMEN SAVETIMEANDMONEYAND BOOSTSTHEIRSELF-CONFIDENCE WITHITSUNIQUESELECTIONOF TRENDYNAILWRAPS.

amanufacturer,sheinvestedinfullyredesigningtheproductitself–the shapeandhowtheadhesivebackingpeelsoff–tobeafullycustomnail wrap,completelydistinctfromothercompetitorsinthemarket.Shealso expandedherreachacrosstheU.S.andCanadaandisnowsoldin175 storesandcounting,including26Scheelssportinggoodslocations.Locally, Ivy&AshcanbefoundatMix&Match,locatedoffMacklindAvenue,and CityFoundry.

Mueller is alsoaprofessional trombonistwhostillplays ensembleand teachesprivatelessonsdespitethelackoffemalecontemporariesinthe male-dominatedmusicfield.

“Growingup,Iwasawareofbeingtheonlygirlinthetrombone sectionorinjazzband,”Muellersays.“Today,I’moftentheonlyfemalein ensembles.Thesamethinggoesforentrepreneurship–therearesomany menwhoownorstartbusinesses.Therestillaren’tasmanyfemaleCEOsor womenwhocanseethemselvesstartingbusinesses,beingentrepreneurs andtakingthoserisks.It’sreallyimportantformetoshowotherwomen thatthisisanoptionforyou;it’snotjustaboys’clubanymore.”

Muellerdidn’tgrowupgettingmanicuresoftenbecausetheywere expensiveandtime-consuming; however,sherecallsawell-loved,giantbagof polishshecarriedwithher,aswellasanaffinityfordoinghernailstoboost hermoodand self-confidenceinsituationsinwhichshe was“different.“

“Personally,beingthatrolemodelandthatexampleofhowawoman canbesuccessfulrunningabusinessisreallyimportant,”shesays.“Ithink aboutwhatmyidealcustomeriswearingonhernails.[Forexample],ifshe’s goingtobeatotalboss,what’sgoingtomakeherfeelgreatandwhat’sgoing tomakeherfeelpowerfultogooutintotheworldandbesuccessful?”

Ivy&Ash,314-626-4413,shopivyandash.com

Ithinkaboutwhat myideal customer iswearingonhernails.[Forexample], ifshe’sgoingtobeatotalboss,what’s goingtomakeherfeelgreatand what’sgoingtomakeherfeel powerfultogooutintothe worldandbesuccessful?”

–GABEMUELLER

PhotobyJordanJones

PROPERTY

By Maggie Peters |

26 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES • ST. LOUIS

Nestled in the prestigious, private gated community of Country Life Acres, this estate has all of the benefits of country living with easy access to city conveniences. The two-story entry foyer stuns upon entrance, featuring a hand-carved marble depiction of the four seasons and beautiful stone archways. There is an abundance of entertaining space including an expansive great room with a bar and custom fireplace mantel. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, showcasing top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, a walk-in and butler’s pantry, and adjoining breakfast room. A luxurious bedroom, a full bath and two powder rooms complete the main floor.

Upstairs you’ll find the spacious master retreat with a luxury bath and custom closet, three additional bedrooms, a family room with a cozy fireplace, and a convenient second floor laundry room. The lower level provides plenty of finished and unfinished space to use how you see fit, and the outdoor living includes everything from numerous sports courts, to a large in-ground pool and covered patio. This home has it all!

This 5-bedroom, 5 full-bathroom and 3 half-bathroom home in St. Louis is listed for $1,975,000.

Neil Gellman | The Gellman Team, 314-336-1991, thegellmanteam.com, 26countrylifeacres.com

The Gellman Team was formed in 2008, and sold its first million-dollar listing in 2011 – and 170 more since, approaching $1.8 billion with a 5-star Google and Zillow rating. The Gellman Team has cultivated a strong team culture following 11 core values: including building client relationships for life and giving back to the community.

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ALSAC&ST.JUDE

“MIRACLE UNDERTHE STARS”EVENT

PhotosandstorybyBryanSchraier

YoucouldalreadyhearthecrowdsatCITYPARKStadiumas ALSAChosteditsannualSt.JudeMiracleUndertheStars event.GuestsarrivedtococktailsintheTogetherCredit UnionClub,whilegroupsweregivenatourofthefacility. GueststhenmovedtotheULTRAClubforaseateddinner andprogramthatfeaturedaliveauctionandfund-a-need.Finally,an after-partywasheldatthefield-levelVIPPitchClub.

ThisisannuallythelargestfundraiserinSt.LouisforSt.Jude.The fundsraisedallowSt.JudeResearchHospitaltocontinuetotreatand curechildrenwithcancerandotherlife-threateningdiseaseswithno billsfortreatment,travel,housingorfood.

[Ontheheelsofasuccessful night]ayearandahalf ago,Ithinkwe’rewalking intoanotherfuneventwith alotofmomentumanda lotofexcitementaround anewstadium.Youknow peoplearefamiliarwith thecause,butthishasa lotofsparkletoitbecause we’reinanewspace.And we’reanticipatinganother successfulnight.

–KATIEMARISCHEN EVENTCHAIR

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MISSOURI EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA

The Missouri Eating Disorders Association celebrated its 20-year anniversary recently at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, where guests showed support for those battling eating disorders. MOEDA, which hopes to raise funds for eating disorder recovery efforts, provides support and free resources for those struggling with the disorder throughout Missouri. The evening began with cocktails and lighter fare and was followed by dinner and an auction announced by Fletcher Lane. The evening’s honorees included Salicia Mazero, Tina Spanos and Audrianna Hebron. KSDK meteorologist Tracy Hinson served as emcee.

Photos and story by Diane Anderson

Salicia Mazero Judy and David Clifford

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Dan and Celeste Herlegh

The gala is extremely important to our organization as it is our main fundraising event and primary vehicle to keep our supporters aware of current and future programs. The funds raised ensure sustainability and implementation of new programs furthering awareness of this life-threatening mental illness. We are truly grateful for our sponsors and donors.

– TINA SPANOS MOEDA VICE PRESIDENT AND GALA CHAIRWOMAN

CHILDREN’S HEART FOUNDATION

“HEARTS THAT HOPE” GALA

Photos and story by Diane Anderson

The Children’s Heart Foundation held its second annual Hearts That Hope gala at the elegant Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and had the option to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to sit at a special table featuring a selection of wines and an upgraded dinner menu.

Among the evening’s honorees were Caroline Lee and Mark Rodefeld. The Special Heart Warrior Honoree was Thomas Webber, with remarks by his parents Forrest and Jess Webber, and broadcaster Chris Hrabe served as emcee. Both the live auction and fund-a-need were announced by Shannon Eason.

Our goal with the Hearts that Hope gala is to increase the awareness surrounding congenital heart defects, which are the most common birth defects. In addition, we celebrate the successes of our doctors, nurses and researchers who, with the help of our research dollars, work tirelessly to improve the lives of those diagnosed with congenital heart defects.

– JASON YOUNG CHF PRESIDENT

Miles Gilxman, NuBari Kanee-GilxmanCreed and Caitlin Smiley

Mark Rodefeld, Caroline Lee, Jason Young

Thomas, Forrest and Jess Webber

GATHERINGS & GOODWILL

CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GALA

Christ Community Lutheran School held its 50th Anniversary gala recently at the Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis. Guests donned their finest evening attire to help raise funds to provide academic excellence for many more generations to come.

The evening began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the art lounge while guests bid on sign-up parties, a wine and bourbon pull, raffles and more. Dinner was served in the Missouri Room with a live auction and a Charger Challenge.

– THOMAS

DANKENBRING CCLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

Photos and story by Diane Anderson

Kaitlyn and Brennan Donahue

Chris and Kristin Tiemann

Norma Schroll, Marge Schuppan

Tim and Liz Wingenbach, Katie and Troy Bixler

We are so fortunate to have celebrated Christ Community Lutheran School’s 50th anniversary [this year].

Since 1973, God has blessed us with serving children and their families in a Christcentered environment.

CCLS currently serves 742 children total. Here’s to another 50 successful years.

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ARTS & CULTURE

48 Local Eats 49 Arts Speak 50 The Muse 52 FEATURE: Pulitzer Arts Foundation

VEGAN EATS AT ORIGINAL FAMILY SMOKEHOUSE

Alocal chef who specializes in plantbased fare is now offering a comfort food-inspired menu for curbside pickup three days a week on Cherokee Street. Original Family Smokehouse set up shop inside The Fortune Teller Bar in October with the goal of offering casual vegan cuisine from the grill that appeals to people from all walks of life.

The concept comes from chef-owner Brandon Gilliam, better known as “BG” – a St. Louis native who got his start in professional kitchens while living in Fairbanks, Alaska, for a period before returning to his hometown to attend culinary school at the now-shuttered L’Ecole Culinaire. BG established his brand, Original Family Smokehouse, in 2017 and has since popped up with his food at local cultural events including Conscious Fest, Paint Louis and Frizz Fest. When the kitchen space inside The Fortune Teller Bar opened up, BG knew it’d be a perfect fit for the next evolution of his business.

“I have lived in this neighborhood since 2015 and have been a patron of the bar ever since. I’ve always loved this space and kept an eye on the kitchen,” BG says, who hopes to someday open his own full-fledged brick-and-mortar restaurant in the neighborhood. “I knew it’d be a great way to serve our food out of a home location.”

The Fortune Teller Bar is currently transitioning

ownership and completing renovations to the space, with plans to reopen the bar to the public later this year. During this period, BG will continue to offer his menu for curbside pick-up and delivery, all based on his slogan: “EAT MORE PLANT MEAT.”

“The mission of Original Family Smokehouse is to change the perspective of vegan eating for our community and beyond with top quality, plant-based food,” BG says. “Our target market is for those we’ve dubbed as ‘plant-based curious.’ We gear our food towards people on the ‘SAD diet’– the Standard American Diet. We want to show people that you can eat plant-based alternatives and be just as satisfied.”

Specialties include the Chris Burger, named after BG’s burger-loving brother. It features a smoked Beyond Burger patty, barbecue sauce, provolone Xeese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion, served with a side of smoky baked beans. He uses a pellet smoker with a hickory and applewood-based blend to flavor his dishes, such as the BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich, which mimics the texture of a pulled chicken sandwich, topped with coleslaw, onions, butter pickles and tomatoes.

“We have a great focus on people with allergy sensitivities. I have a gluten intolerance myself. The only thing on the menu that has gluten in it are the buns, but we also offer gluten-free buns,” BG says.

Soul food-inspired side options include sweet yams, collard greens and Mac & Xeese bowls to pair with his signatures such as jackfruit tamales

with guajillo barbecue sauce. Another one of BG’s favorite rotating specials is his C Food Gumbo.

“The ‘C’ is for compassion. I’ve gotten a lot of food inspiration from my entire family. When I was a kid, I watched my grandmother make gumbo. I took what I remembered from what she would do with that and used plant-based ingredients,” BG says. “I think she would love what I’m doing with it nowadays.” ln

Original Family Smokehouse is open Thursday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.

Original Family Smokehouse, 2635 Cherokee St., St. Louis, 314-325-2332, originalfamilysmokehouse.com

Story and photos by Mabel Suen

Exploring Narcissus Garden

By Drew Gieseke

Stainless steel spheres present reflections for introspective guests thanks to an iconic art installation that recently made its debut at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Created by world-renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, Narcissus Garden is on display through the end of spring, offering visitors the chance to shift their perspectives in more ways than one.

“Kusama is probably one of the most recognizable international artists,” says Dana Turkovic, curator at Laumeier Sculpture Park. “Her work crosses over into different disciplines. The timing on this was just so amazing that we were able to bring this here.”

Located inside the Aronson Fine Arts Center’s Whitaker Foundation Gallery on the Sculpture Park’s grounds, Narcissus Garden is an aweinspiring exhibition that contains approximately 1,000 shiny spheres with highly polished surfaces that act as distorting mirrors for guests who pass by. The artwork was first presented in 1966 and has since been reconfigured, traveling across the world to be experienced by onlookers near and far.

Laumeier’s executive director, Lauren Ross, saw the work on display at a different museum and felt compelled to bring it to the region. It is the first large-scale solo exhibition by Kusama on display in St. Louis and is available on loan from the private collection of Connecticut-based art collectors Derek and Lauren Goodman. The exhibit, which can be seen for free with advance reservations, will run locally through May 14.

“We’re always looking for work that communicates the mission of engaging the community through art and nature,” Turkovic said.

The exhibition presents a distorted reality for viewers, who are the central subject of the exhibition. In a world where we’re inundated with images of ourselves and others, where we can color-correct a selfie or brush away eye wrinkles with a few taps, Narcissus Garden challenges

viewers to see reflections of themselves that can’t be altered. Therein lies the beauty of the piece.

“It’s an experiential work. Your image is in there, but it’s distorted,” Turkovic said. “It’s not the perfect version of yourself. It’s interesting because your face is really skewed, but when you start to look at the photo, you’re seeing all the detail, all the environment, that you get lost in the sculpture. You get lost in the photography of that piece.

This trick acts as a metaphorical bridge to Laumeier’s permanent outdoor installations. It took about three weeks for Narcissus Garden to be assembled in the gallery space,

which is installed like a garden – almost like a scaled-down version of the Sculpture Park and its pathways. In Turkovic’s estimation, these mirrored layouts offer a new way for people to connect with Laumeier.

“I like that this is [an indoor] garden that visitors can walk within, see themselves within and experience in a contained [space] in the galleries,” Turkovic said. “But, you walk outside and have the same experience in the park.”

Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, 314-615-5278, laumeiersculpturepark.org

Yayoi Kusama, Narcissus Garden, 1966/2019, stainless steel spheres. Collection of Lauren and Derek Goodman. Installation view, 2023. Artwork © YAYOI KUSAMA.

THEMUSE California HereWe Come

FromFeb.10toApril1,AtriumGallery presents“CaliforniaHereWeCome,” asoloexhibitionofimportantwork byartist,educatorandtravelerJames Kuiper.Kuiper,whopassedawayalittlemorethan fiveyearsago,wasmostknownforhiscompelling landscapepiecesthatmasterfullycaptured theessenceandemotionofvariousnatural landscapespreservedinhismemory.

Kuiperwasanextensivetravelerwho immersedhimselfinnumerouslandscapes, environmentsandculturesoverthecourseofhis life,whichhadaprofoundimpactonhisartistic work.CarolynMiles,owneranddirectorofAtrium Gallery,firstdiscoveredKuiperinthe’80swhen hewasteachingattheUniversityofAlaska, FairbanksandservingastheVisualArtsDirector fortheStateCouncilontheArts,Anchorage.She reachedouttohimandaskedifAtriummight featurehisworkasoneofthegallery’sopening artists,whichiswhatsparkedthenearly36years ofcorrespondencethatwouldblossombetween them.“Ididn’tgettomeethimphysicallyformany years,butwecorresponded,”Milessays.“Hesent mehiswork,andIstartedshowingitgradually, thenmoreandmore.Wehavealong,longhistory; someofthepiecesheregoback25yearsatleast.”

NotlongafterMilesbeganshowinghiswork, Kuiperwasofferedanopportunitytoteach attheSanAntonioArtInstituteinTexasand beganworkingwiththeuniversityforseveral years,servingasbothadeananddirectorof theinstitution.Hespentthefinal20yearsof hislifeandcareerlivingmajorlyinCalifornia, whichisthefocusandinspirationbehindmany ofthepiecesin“CaliforniaHereWeCome,”an exhibitionshowcasingtheimpactandlegacy ofKuiper’sartandcharacter.Featuredin theexhibitionareawiderangeofabstracted landscapepiecescapturingKuiper’sknowledge, adorationandrespectfortheenvironments heencounteredthroughouthislifeandhis

impressionsoftheworldaroundhim.

“Hisuseofcolorandtexture[is]veryexplicit andabsolutelybeautiful,”Milesexplains.“They’re verycompellingworksthatmakeyouwantto comebackandlookatthemcloselybecausehe’s abletocommunicatesomuch.Thepiecesreflect afusionofhisemotionsandhismemoriesof alltheselandscapeshe’sbeenexposedto,from AlaskatoTexastoCalifornia.”

Eachpiecemasterfullyblendstogether elementsofmemory,emotionand thoughtfulnesstodemonstrateKuiper’s intentionalityandhissensitivitytoimageryand color.Oncanvas,Kuiperusesthickoilpaint tomimicthevivid,three-dimensionalnature

ofhismemoriesandthelastingimpressions differentlandscapesmadeonhislife.Oneof hislargestincludedworks,“MyMemoryBarely Faithful,”incorporatesthistechniquebyusing subduedcolorandthicktexturetoconveyhis particularmemoryofthepaintedscene.Other workusesacryliconmylarwithattachedstones takenfromNorthernSpain,whereKuiperspent severalsummersworkingwithandlearning fromtheBasquepeople.HistimeinSpainhad amonumentalimpactonhisworkandmany ofthepiecesreflecttheinfluentialknowledge, peopleandtechniquesheencounteredwhile livingthere.

“Someartistscreateworkbecausethey’re angry,orthey’regrievingandwanttoexpress something,”Milessays.“ButIwouldsayJames wasatpeace;hewasatpeacewithhimselfand atpeacewithlife.Hecouldexpressthatpeace throughhiswork,andheunderstoodthebeauty ofkeepingthingsinyourmemorythatare precioustoyou.”

ByMadeleineAckerburg

NEW EXHIBITIONS

at the PulitzerArtsFoundation

StorybyEmilyStandlee PhotoscourtesyofPulitzerArtsFoundation

Fromcareer-spanningworkbyminimalistsculptureandinstallationartistFayeHeavyShieldtotheimpact ofimaginativemedievalobjectsontheirenvironments,thesenewexhibitionsseektoinformandengage.

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Twonewexhibitionsarenow availableforviewingatthe PulitzerArtsFoundation.The museum,whichoffersbothfree admissionandparking,has rotatingexhibitsondisplayaswellas itsowncollection.

LocatedjustnorthofLindellinSt. Louis’GrandCenterArtsDistrict,the Pulitzer’smodern,concreteexteriorisan artisticvisionbydefinition;thestructure wasdesignedbyJapanesearchitect TadaoAndoandcompletedin2001.

TheworkinoneoftheFoundation’s currentexhibitionswascreatedby FayeHeavySheild,amemberofthe Kainai(Blood)NationandBlackfoot Confederacy.Entitled“Confluences,”the presentationiscareer-spanning,taking referencefromHeavyShield’sfamily histories,traditionalKainaistories, language,knowledgeandtheartist’s ownexperienceswitheducational institutions.HeavyShield’sworkisalso featuredthisyearintheNativeArtist CollaborationseriesattheSaintLouis ArtMuseum.

“Powerfullyrootedinthespare beautyofherhomelandaswellas thehistoriesandtraditionsofthe Kainaipeople,Faye’sworkpointsto thereciprocityandexchangebetween individualsandtheircommunity, peopleandtheirenvironmentand thepastandthepresent–eachone makestheother,”curatorTamara Schenkenbergsays.Asculptorand installationartist,HeavyShieldis knownforherminimaliststyleand

place-centricbodyofwork.

Thesecondexhibitioncurrently ondisplay,“TheNatureofThings: MedievalArtandEcology,1100-1550,” discussesartanditsrelationshipto theenvironmentinEuropeduringthe MiddleAges.“Livingaswedotodayin aworldwherepaintcomesinatube andwoodfromalumberstore,it’seasy todisassociatetheworkofartfrom itsmateriallinkstothenaturalworld,” curatorHeatherAlexisSmithsays.The linkbetweensculptures,textiles,books andtheirrespectiveindustriesisrarely discussed,but“TheNatureofThings” seekstodocumenthowinspirationand influencecorrespondwithabundance andscarcityintheserealms.

Theitemsinthisexhibitionrange fromdecorative touseful, fromstained glasstoglass beakers,used fordrinkingby wealthynobility inmedieval England. Otheritems arereligious innatureand madeofmaterialssuchasivory,carved bone,thestainedhornsofanimals, woodandmetalcoveredinthinlayers ofgold.Theseworksofartaffected theenvironmentinwayswemight nottypicallyconsiderand“leftboth temporaryandpermanentmarkson thelandscape,”Smithadds.

TheoutdoorspacesatthePulitzer areworksofartthemselves.Although themuseumisopenThursdaythrough Sunday,severalnearbyspacesareopen dailyfromsunrisetosunset.

Locatedacrossthestreetfrom themuseum,Park-Likegardenwas designedandbuiltbylocalartistand landscapedesignerChrisCarl,who foundedStudioLandArts.Asa gardeninacitycenter,Park-Likeis agentlerefuge,completewithwalking paths,seatingandtheoccasional wildlifespotting.

SpringChurch–acirca-1884 Gothic-revivalstylechurch–was inuseuntil2001,whenafirenearly destroyedit.ThePulitzertransformed thenow-roofless,open-airstructure intoagatheringplace forthecommunity.

Thechurchsits onSpringAvenue betweenWashington Boulevardand GrandelSquareand hasrampaccess. Linedwithpicnic tablesintheshade, theTreeGroveisa publicspaceatthe backofthePulitzer.Visitorscanview thegrovefromanotherpicturesque spot:thewatercourt,apooland aninteriorcourtyardhiddenatthe centerofthemuseum.Thetreesinthe groverangeincolors,typesandsizes, includingoak,honeylocust,chinkapin, greenasheandredbud.

Fromlefttoright: FayeHeavyShield; herpiece“I’llknow youwhenIseeyou”

PulitzerArtsFoundation,3716WashingtonBlvd.,St.Louis,314-754-1850,pulitzerarts.org

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