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Gatherings & Goodwill

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Design & Décor SUBLIME CERAMICS Writer and former associate editor Bethany Christo returns to LN‘s pages this week to introduce readers to ceramist supreme Molly Svoboda, the artisanal powerhouse who keeps all the wheels – including the potter’s wheel – turning at Boda Clay.

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The Trio Style Speak Landscape FEATURE: Boda Clay

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Arts Speak Home Cooking The Wine Life FEATURE: Bar K

COOL K-9 COMFORTS In this almost unbelievably ruff assignment, LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith details what dogs and their owners can anticipate from Bar K, a canine Disneyland opening later this year in St. Louis’ Grove business district.

With businesses reopening around the metro area, many are looking for ways to support local vendors. On Page 10, read how the Farmers’ Market at The Boulevard is keeping shoppers safe while giving them the opportunity to support farmers in the area. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

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And speaking of furry friends, LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith’s story starting on Page 83 about St. Louis’ newest dog-friendly entertainment space, Bar K, will spark excitement in anyone who could use some quality time with his or her four-legged pal – and a drink – right now.

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ummer has arrived, and with businesses beginning to reopen, many area residents are looking for ways to support local vendors and enjoy the weather. Farmers markets are one of the best ways to get out and give back.

“The shoppers are happy to have access to farmers’ produce and shop in an outdoor environment,” says Tower Grove Farmers’ Market co-founder Patrick Horine. “It’s a more comfortable space to shop in during a pandemic.”

The Tower Grove Farmers’ Market at The Boulevard shopping district in Richmond Heights has seen an influx of visitors to the weekly market since its reopening in May, while still maintaining social distancing guidelines to keep all shoppers safe. “[The pandemic] has affected our opening timeline,” says Horine. “We’ve opened more gradually, growing to our full capacity week by week. We’ve made changes to how we’re laying out the market.”

One way the layout has changed is by using one side of The Boulevard, instead of both, as the market has in past years. “This will allow for shoppers to line up and wait,” Horine explains. The 6-foot social distancing is required and masks are strongly encouraged.

Any special events hosted by the Farmers’ Market at The Boulevard will also be postponed for this year.

“The reception has been very good so far,” Horine adds.

“Typically in the spring, there is a pent-up demand for some locally grown food. We normally see our biggest crowds at the initial market. That’s one of the reasons we eased into it.”

The market is open Sundays through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“The best thing that people can do is come out and shop – support the farmers,” Horine says. If people are unable or unwilling to get out, many of the vendors featured in the market also have ways to purchase online. More information on vendors can be found on the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market website.

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BUSINESS NOTES

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here’s often a difference between what people want to give as gifts versus what they want to receive.

Aesthetically pleasing gift sets often contain items meant to look pretty, rather than ones that serve a purpose, says Shannon Lemp, founder of The Matched Box. When she launched The Matched Box earlier this year – just weeks before the coronavirus reportedly reached Missouri – she set out to create gift boxes that are both meaningful and useful, plus feature trinkets from local and regional businesses.

“I don’t like putting things in a box that [make people think], ‘Oh, isn’t this nice? Now what am I going to do with it?’” Lemp says.

Lemp, a St. Louis native and Ladue resident, says she developed The Matched Box as an online business while phasing out her wedding- and event-planning business, My Blush Events. Through her latest venture, Lemp gets to continue collaborating with other business owners – a task she greatly enjoyed as a wedding planner, she says.

Lemp’s wedding expertise has proven useful when designing themed gift boxes such as the celebratory Yes Box for engagements, which includes a small bottle of Champagne, a decorative flute and roses from Ken Miesner’s Flower Shoppe in Ladue. As a former planner, Lemp advocates for surprising clients with a special treat, like the Wedding Party Relief + Stay Calm and Call Your Wedding Planner box featuring soothing goodies.

“Keeping everyone connected, engaged and confident has always been part of the wedding planner’s reality,” states the box’s description on Instagram. “We will help you support your tribe.”

Lemp has made similar boxes for Realtors who want to welcome their clients home with a thoughtful gift. Inspired by the quarantine, she also offers Stay Safe and Virtual Hug boxes with hand wipes, tea and cotton face masks.

Lemp says much of what she’s doing now is fulfilling custom orders.

While promoting boxes for Father’s Day, Lemp got a request for a specific coffee brand, so she tailored the box accordingly. She also created a custom box for a traveling client who wanted to give a memorable St. Louis-themed gift.

Scrolling through The Matched Box Instagram page, you’ll see boxes holding candles, skin care products, honey, coffee and more products from metro area businesses. Lemp says she’s focused on the metro area for now but wants to eventually expand and reach small businesses across the Midwest. She says she’s already made contact with interested businesses in Columbia and Springfield in Missouri, as well as Chicago.

Lemp expects The Matched Box website to be ready any day, but until then, she’s taking orders through email and Facebook and Instagram messages.

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HYKEN’S HOMEWORK

PANDEMIC PARENTING

By Dr. Russell Hyken

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lthough many teenagers might not admit it, they are grieving. Major milestones like prom and graduation are gone. The carefree days of summer are now angst-filled hours full of uncertainty: Can I get a summer job? Will I be able to see my friends? Is school going to start again in fall?

Virtual opportunities are well-intentioned, but it is no substitute for in-person connection.

From a theoretical perspective, the adolescent years are crucial to forming an adult identity.

Peers become extremely important to teens as kids define themselves by their associations.

Pre-pandemic, our children could pursue their passions and spend time with like-minded individuals. Now, however, kids are stuck at home with the occasional opportunity to interact in small groups, but only if they physically distance.

Mom and dad need to recognize that this is a developmentally painful time for our emerging adult children. As a family therapist, I have always been a strong believer that teens need structure and routine. In these times, however, I feel that flexibility is key. This does not mean you should

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forgo expectations; rather, it is understanding that our children’s worlds are upside-down – so for instance, playing video games until 2 a.m. might not be a bad thing!

Teens are more resilient and more adaptable than most adults. Kids, however, still need their parents. In fact, our role might be more important now than it was in the past. Don’t lecture your children that they have it better than most – they see the news. Rather, step back and encourage your kids to reflect and define what this experience means to them.

Parents should avoid imposing on their teens what works for themselves. Invite your kids to join in a conversation that points them in the right direction. Find out what your son or daughter wants and how you can assist. After a while, most will become bored with TikTok videos, social media posts and computer games and will want something more substantial.

Although the pandemic is unique for many negative reasons, it is also a time of possibility.

Students are in a position to define their identity and pursue their personal interests and goals without the pressure of achievement and grades. Expect your teenagers to do something

productive, but be flexible about the process.

Finally, accept that your kids are sad and understand that being sad differs from being depressed. Feeling dejected is, in fact, a normal part of human existence, especially in these turbulent times. Our sons and daughters miss their friends and long for normalcy. If, however, your parental instincts tell you that your child is more affected than he or she should be, consult with a clinical professional.

Structure and consistency will help pass time – encourage routines, healthy eating and consistent exercise. However, if you see your teen staying up later than normal, don’t overreact.

Although this might not have been acceptable pre-pandemic, it’s OK to let your son or daughter occasionally FaceTime with friends late into the night. Everything is different. Reassure your teens they will get through this. Compassion and understanding will go a long way to helping our children navigate the “new normal” and feel safe during these stressful times.

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Self-Esteem at the Forefront I‌

By Dale Kreienkamp, with Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande

consider great leaders to be those everyone wants to follow. They have the respect both of those who work for them and of those who report to others in an organization.

Other leaders, no one wants to follow, but they often must.

Unfortunately, how such men and women lead and work with their peers and others is lacking. When I examine the difference between great leaders and not-so-great leaders, I believe the missing ingredient to be self-esteem.

Self-esteem, it seems to me, can have a major impact in business in three main ways: Decisiveness. Decisive leaders make tough calls over disagreements on the paths their organizations should take. Leaders with positive self-esteem can be more objective in making decisions no one else wants to because success, failure or criticism doesn’t change their opinion of themselves. Leaders with low self-esteem struggle to make decisions, often hiding behind consensus-building.

Authenticity. We crave authentic leaders, as well as those who are honest and transparent. Leaders with positive self-esteem care less about how they look to others. They acknowledge when they lack all the answers and embrace candor with difficult news. Leaders with low self-esteem, conversely, are rarely authentic because they don’t want other people to recognize their faults.

Humility. We want our leaders to be humble and to share credit in success. Leaders with positive self-esteem are, by nature, humble because they never see themselves as the most important. Conversely, leaders with low self-esteem have a need to tell the world of their accomplishments or praise because in so doing, they build up their own self-esteem.

If you want to be a better leader, start with learning to appreciate who you are.

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Dale Kreienkamp is a speaker, author and president of Thriving Through Transitions, a consultancy focused on helping organizations and individuals navigate difficult professional and personal transitions and thereby become better. His professional background includes more than 40 years as a human resources executive and consultant.

In April, Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande was named the incoming president of Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont.

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The Assist That Matters

Most

By Frank Cusumano Photos supplied

The meTro area loves iTs aThleTes, noT only because of Their excellence in The sporTs They play buT also because of The incredible ways They give back To The communiTy.

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t. Louis is one of the nation’s best sports towns, but that’s not just because of its championships. So many of our favorite players, both natives and transplants, are beloved because of how they give back to our community. Here’s a glimpse into the ways area athletes have been paving the way in community support.

Isaac Bruce Not only was Bruce voted into the Hall of Fame for his incredible athletic achievements, but also he’s a philanthropist who’s never forgotten this town. The Isaac Bruce Foundation started its scholarship fund 12 years ago. In addition to offering kids scholarships, Bruce’s foundation pays for airfare to get them to college. More than 350 kids have been flown to schools across the country with the foundation’s Flight 300 program.

Kurt Warner Warner’s First Things First Foundation has now been around for 19 years.

It buys homes for families, gives coats to those in need and sends dozens of children each year to Disney World. The man talks the talk and walks the walk.

Kyle McClellan

Above: The Joshua House in Haiti Below: A north St. Louis renovation

The former Cardinal’s nonprofit, Brace for Impact 46, supports community development in north St. Louis and Haiti. For the last six years, McClellan and his wife, Bridget, have flown to Haiti to provide support for their childrens home, which hosts 40 kids; their school, which educates 300 students; and their hospital, which provides health care for 1,000 people monthly. Brace for Impact 46 also provides clean water for more than 35,000 people daily.

Wainwright’s Big League Impact foundation has had quite an impact worldwide. His passion is providing water in areas that can’t get it, but he’s also built baseball fields in the Dominican Republic and provided tremendous support for Operation Food Search here. His Fantasy Football Leagues have been a big fundraiser for these worthy causes.

Drew Hanlen The pride of Webster Groves has become a trainer to the stars. From Brad Beal to Jayson Tatum, he’s helped some of the best athletes around with their game. Hanlen’s also done incredible work with an orphanage in Haiti called Melissa’s Hope, a cause that former NBA All-Star David Lee has made big contributions to, as well.

Brad Beal Perhaps the greatest shooter in our town’s history is also known for his benevolence.

Some of the area’s best Ron Brown School high school basketball players play now in the Bradley Beal Elite program. Not only does he provide financial resources for these kids, but also he completed the NCAA’s certification process to coach them.

Beal also won the NBA Community Service Award for helping schools in Washington, D.C.

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Above: Beal accepting the NBA Community Service Award. Below: Bradley Beal Elite program

Bob Plager

Above: Plager sharing Stanley Cup joy with Chesterfield Youth hockey team Below: Plager speaking to new U.S. citizens Right: Plager visiting a patient at a local hospital

The only person who’s been a St. Louis Blues employee from Day 1 till now may not have a lucrative foundation, but perhaps no one has visited more schools, youth hockey practices or charity fundraisers. Whenever and wherever the Blues need him to represent the franchise – to shake hands and smile and to make people feel better about themselves – the organization can count on Plager.

Ozzie Smith A local legend, Smith was the spokesperson for a decade of Dining Out for Life, which benefited efforts here to fight AIDS. He helped with the 100th PGA Championship by creating PGA Reach Foundation, which works with the military and the inner city and also helps bring diversity to golf. From working with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to encourage reading, to showing up at Mike Bush’s camp for the hearing impaired, the Wizard has done it all to prove his philanthropic spirit.

Jason Motte We think of Motte’s biggest moment as taking the mound in 2011 to close the World Series versus the Rangers. However, he may actually be prouder of the Jason Motte Foundation – Let’s Strike Out Cancer, started when Motte had to sit out a season because of Tommy John surgery.

He has since done his best to strike out cancer with fundraising events and has spent hours in the hospital rooms of kids fighting cancer.

Demetrious Johnson The pride of both McKinley Classical Leadership Academy High School and Mizzou had a five-year NFL career but has since been helping his hometown. At Thanksgiving, he provides turkeys for around 300 needy families.

At Christmas, he arranges a party for 1,200 kids who otherwise wouldn’t be celebrating. And during the COVID-19 crisis, he’s arranged for families to be fed. Johnson is always there for St. Louis.

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Restored to Perfection

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of It’s Alive Automotive

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lassic imports and muscle cars are some of America’s favorite passions. It’s Alive Automotive is the place to restore or repair your classic car to its original beauty, as well as to get assistance in adding to or selling your collection.

When it comes to your Aston Martin, Mercedes, Austin Healey, Jaguar, or any of your automotive investments, you can’t trust your vehicle to just anyone. Owner Jeff Homsher has over 40 years of experience restoring classic cars. From European sports cars to classic American muscle cars, It’s Alive Automotive is skilled in metal fabrication, mechanical repairs, interior restoration and beautiful new paint jobs.

It is Homsher’s passion to make classic cars drivable and restored to the glory of their prime condition. He and his dedicated team strive to be as efficient and effective as possible and work to bring cars back to life and to get them on the road.

It’s Alive Automotive provide all degrees of restoration

services, from touch-ups to taking the car apart completely and implementing a frame-off or rotisserie restoration. The team works with each client to ensure each restoration considers their desires and constraints.

The team also handles collision repair, providing a painless and pleasant experience for car owners. If the car is no longer drivable, It’s Alive Automotive can provide both pick up and transportation to the shop as well as a car to loan for your convenience. You can rest assured that repairs will be performed quickly and professionally meeting the highest standards in the industry.

If you’re in the market for a new investment or just have a love for the sleek look of a genuine classic car or motorcycle, visit the company’s website, talk to one of the experts at It’s Alive Automotive or visit their showroom. Call and make an appointment today.

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A Passion for Excellence

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By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Car Craft Auto Body

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t Car Craft Auto Body, the word “craft” has far deeper significance than one can ascertain at first glance. It is the credo of a company that prides itself on unmatched working knowledge and a passion for its work that is shared by each employee, from the owner down.

“Our owner, Jimmy Mason, started working at Car Craft at age 15,” says Vice President Garry Goddard Jr. “He bought the business in the early 1970s. We opened a location in Chesterfield Valley in 2007. In 2016, we opened our third location in south St. Louis County. We have four day-to-day retail locations, and in 2017, we opened our fleet division.” In 2020, Car Craft Auto Body opened its fourth location, in Hazelwood.

Along with Car Craft Auto Body’s impressive growth over the last four decades, each site offers a team of top-level experts. “We hold more certifications than any [other] auto body company in Missouri,” Goddard explains. In addition, Car Craft Auto Body has two ASE [Automotive Service Excellence] master mechanics, each having completed all eight certifications.

In May 2020, Car Craft Auto Body partnered with Holman Motorcars St. Louis, thus extending their certifications. Car Craft Auto Body is now proud to add Bentley, Lamborghini and several other brands. Its tow division, JDL Transport, is also proud to service these brands, providing roadside assistance when necessary.

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Landscaping That Makes a Statement

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Chesterfield Valley Nursery

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very landscape should feel individual, and at Chesterfield Valley Nursery, it’s easy to find that one statement piece, that one plant that stands out from the rest and looks like nothing you have seen before.

Chesterfield Valley Nursery makes it a point to have an expansive selection of specimen plant material, from pines to spruces to Japanese maples, and travel all over the country to find these unique plants and make them available to metro area shoppers. Whether it’s the way the plant’s branching is structured or its impressive foliage, the nursery provides eye-catching greenery sure to make any outdoor space stand out.

Some of these plants even come with a story, such as many of the evergreens from a hilltop nursery with a picturesque view of Mount Hood, Oregon, and Japanese maples that have been growing longer than the 30 years Chesterfield Valley Nursery has been in business.

Some branches feature naturally occurring lichen and moss, showing the beauty of the aging and growing process.

Chesterfield Valley Nursery brings in pines, maples and more – each looked at closely, picked with care and ready for that one special spot in your garden you’re excited to work on and design.

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16825 N. Outer 40 Road Chesterfield 636.532.9307 chesterfieldvalleynursery.com

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Design for a Better Life

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Canon Shots Photography

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very home experience is different, and everyone needs their home to be customized to their needs. Dana King Design Build Remodeling (DK) takes a concierge approach, helping clients build a space that works around what they value most.

DK’s mission focuses on helping clients live better at home.

“We look holistically at the experience in the home,” owner Dana King explains. “It’s not just about making things pretty and functional. It goes beyond that to having spaces that work for us and our life experiences.”

King adds that DK works as a one-stop shop, from fabrics to cabinets, and is ideal for busy people who don’t want the headache of managing separate contractors, designers and vendors. “Working this way contains costs and time frames and creates the best outcome,” she says.

“We’ve always been able to do [virtual consultations] for remote clients,” King says. “That works especially well during the

pandemic for clients who want optimal distancing.” For clients still looking for the in-home experience, DK follows all protocols, including use of masks and hand-sanitizer. “We’re finding 20 percent of clients enjoy virtual meetings, and we think it might continue after the pandemic because designing and coordinating virtually saves time.”

Recorded virtual home tours also allow for the entire team to handle design and planning remotely. The team can be in the home virtually from their office, making collaboration smoother and enhancing accuracy.

DK takes their mission to help people live better at home seriously through a holistic approach. The team is trained in the WELL building standard (design for wellness), Universal Design (design for all lifestyle and needs), Smart Home technology and interior design.

“We design for what is best for your life,” King concludes. “We strive to be innovative, accessible and to create the best value.

Interior design and remodeling including home additions, outdoor living, kitchens, baths, basements and whole-home.

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Customized Excellence

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of California Custom Decks

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ant to enjoy the beauty of summer in your own personal oasis? The experts at California Custom Decks are ready to outfit you with the perfect outdoor setup, from custom decks and patios to gazebos and pergolas. Since 1990, the full-service, family-owned deck contractor and retailer has served as the experienced deck builders and outdoor living experts in the metro area.

“By focusing on a small segment of the vast construction industry, we can provide unique solutions and custom designs for your outdoor living space,” says Mark Lingo, owner of California Custom Decks. “We are always researching new construction techniques and building materials in order to offer our customers the very best structure for the greatest value. Plus, we approach every backyard project we undertake with a proven process that ensures every detail is handled for the best results possible.”

Clients begin the process with a walk through California Custom

Decks’ showroom. “We provide plenty of product displays, samples and product literature, as well as access to our friendly experts,” Lingo says.

When clients are ready to proceed, a contract is signed. Lingo and his team handle everything from drafting and securing permits to securing materials needed to make your dream space a reality.

“It’s hard to beat the natural beauty and timeless elegance of a custom wood deck,” Lingo says, adding that no two wood decks are alike. “[But you can] bring the beauty of the outdoors inside with a custom sunroom. Enjoy more natural light, cool breezes and a stunning view you won’t get from any other room in the house!”

Whatever your outdoor project, California Custom Decks is ready to help you achieve it.

“A picture is worth a thousand words, but seeing live examples can spark ideas you might never have considered,” Lingo adds. “Don’t just imagine the possibilities – come and see them for yourself!”

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Live Lighter and Live Better

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Sacred Space Organizing

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lutter in our homes can be overwhelming and stressful but Sacred Space Organizing will help you get back on track, stay organized and live an inspired life.

Erin Neumann and Charlotte Slankard, professional organizers and co-owners, share their Live Lighter, Live Better process which encourages the intentional promotion of what is valued most and the removal of everything that distracts you from it. The dynamite team works alongside their clients to create inspiring spaces that foster empowerment and freedom so you can enjoy what is truly important in life.

Sacred Space Organizing offers professional home and office organization, moving and downsizing services, financial organization and virtual organization. Their approach is truly

transformational as they simplify their clients’ lives with intention, helping make everything in their world become easier.

“We’re also dedicated to giving back to the community through our Blessing Our Neighbors project. Our clients can feel good knowing the things they no longer use or treasure will be donated to our neighbors in need,” explains Slankard.

Through generous donations to Sacred Space Organizing’s nonprofit partners, clients can improve lives in St. Louis and beyond.

Every journey begins with a complimentary phone consultation to discuss organizational challenges and vision to reclaim your space. No matter your goals, Sacred Space Organizing’s mission is the same–to help you become happier and more productive in all you do by creating lasting change and balance in your life.

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Leave Ordinary Behind

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Marcia Moore Design

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ife is too short for ordinary, so leave the “same old, same old” behind when you hire Marcia Moore Design to reimagine the lackluster spaces in your home.

Marcia Moore Design has earned acclaim in the metro area for interior designs that speak to its clients’ distinct personalities, as well as whole house renovations that light up their every day.

Experienced designers will work with you to create kitchens that wake you up in the morning, bathrooms that refresh and rejuvenate, bedrooms that soothe you at night and dining rooms that connect the whole family.

“We’ve been doing this for a long time, so we know what we are doing, and we do it exceptionally well,” Marcia Moore says.

“We bring our best to the table on each and every project. We hold your hand when you need it, nudge you just a little outside your comfort zone into that space that will ‘wow’ you and all your

marcia moore design Intelligent design. Signature style.

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guests, and frequently make lifelong friends in the process. Our goal is to thrill you into coming back to us again and again for all your design projects.”

Marcia Moore Design does more than just create aesthetically beautiful rooms; it works to marry the science and practicality of intelligent design with the art and creativity of signature style to ensure each home functions well and feels superb. “Your home should promote wellness and keep you safe, at the same time it delights your senses and brings you tranquility and peace. These are the hallmarks of a Marcia Moore Design. Never cookie cutter – you can bank on your home being one-of-a-kind [and] as unique as you.”

Let Marcia Moore Design take the stress of interior design off your shoulders and rest assured that its designers will have your back, from the first meeting to when the last accessory is placed.

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Romancing the Stone

By Amanda Dahl | Photos courtesy of The Diamond Bar

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elebrating its first year anniversary, The Diamond Bar has dazzled St. Louisans with its high-class shopping experience. “Working in Clayton for 15 years, I felt there needed to be a jewelry store that inspired clients to design,” owner Chris Phillips says. “My focus is creating stunning jewelry [that is] accessible in many different price ranges in an atmosphere that allows clients to relax and enjoy.”

The Diamond Bar’s biggest differentiator lies in its sources. All products are made here in the U.S. and Phillips takes an active role in each handcrafted adornment.

“I take the time to design and hand-select each diamond or gemstone that is set into our pieces,” Phillips details. “When clients come in, I tailor stone selections to their taste, showing a wide variety of price ranges.”

Bridging the intersection between jewelry shops and online retailers, The Diamond Bar masterfully creates and restores your

prized pieces. That elevated level of care is seen at every step of the process.

“Our industry lacks in educating all consumers,” Phillips believes. “In most industries, [you] can compare pricing for similar products; in jewelry, we cannot. There is a reason a piece is less expensive than another – and it is 100 percent due to its quality.

We focus on education to show our clients those differences.”

The amenities don’t end there either. If coming in for a simple repair, The Diamond Bar invites you to enjoy a drink on it. Sip on your chosen libation and peruse the glittering cases as the masters do their work on your beloved possession.

“Creating your own piece ensures that no one else has one like it,” Phillips says. “Jewelry signifies important life events, which is why it should be a special piece just for you. We are bringing back the romance of jewelry. Our atmosphere, pricing and quality helps us raise the ‘Bar.’”

13360 Clayton Road, Suite 103, Des Peres 314.548.5100 | thediamondbarstl.com

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Design the Rainbow

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath

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very space deserves to feel personal. Who you are speaks through all the details. Since its founding in 2006, Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath has been dedicated to designing for people not awards. The Karr Bick mission is to create customer-inspired spaces that no one wants to leave. Their team, showroom, product selection, process and resources all work together that end.

“Our focus is to create an experience for our clients. Everything from planning all the way through installation, we work hard to make them feel a nothing ordinary experience,” explains founder Jenny Rausch. “People come and ask us for Nothing Ordinary.

That’s what they want.”

One way Karr Bick works to create #NothingOrdinary spaces is by encouraging the use of color. The company is working with clients to broaden their color horizons and find the shades that speak to their distinctive personality through the Karr Bick Color Promotion.

“We are giving people an opportunity to go beyond black, white, gray and beige,” Rausch says. “They are braving into blues and greens. We’re doing a pink bathroom right now, a peacock blue laundry room and a couple kitchens with fantastic color.”

The promotion is simple: All you have to do is pick a cabinet color and submit it through karrbick.com/whatismycolor. An award-winning designer will then work with the color you’ve chosen and design a stunning space around that shade. Other perks in the promotion include deals on participating vendors, including Dura cabinetry, Top Knobs, Brizo faucets, Insikerator hot water dispensers and more.

The Karr Bick Color Promotion runs through the summer, but there’s never a bad time to bring vibrancy into your space.

“It’s great to see people coming out and asking for color again,” Rausch says. “It’s a direct indicator of the mood – it’s positive.”

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Walking on a Dream

By Amanda Dahl | Photos courtesy of Rite-A-Way Lawn Care, LLC

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riding itself as a leading company built on “old school” values, Rite-A-Way Lawn Care, LLC operates on the values of honesty and quality. This is evident in the materials the company uses to better their clients’ landscaping. Choosing the highest quality products available in plants, trees, shrubs and more, Rite-A-Way Lawn Care, LLC offers these at a best value, allowing the company to retain customers and continue to grow each year.

When seeking a complete landscape company, Rite-A-Way Lawn Care, LLC stands apart because of its complete commitment to each project and total dedication to ensuring each client’s vision is realized.

Headquartered in O’Fallon, Missouri, the business sees to the needs of clients throughout the greater St. Louis area and provides services as far west as St. Charles, O’Fallon and its

surrounding communities, as well as to the east in Edwardsville, O’Fallon, Belleville, Columbia, Collinsville and Fairview Heights in Illinois. From commercial property lawn to landscaping installation and maintenance, clients can expect first-rate treatment from beginning to end of service.

“Providing the very best doesn’t just happen the first time or sometimes but every time – and we mean it,” the company says at riteawaylawncare.com. Whether you are adding edging and flowers to create impact for your home’s walkway or completing a fire pit wall, the company’s workforce promises to deliver.

Rite-A-Way Lawn Care, LLC is comprised of top-notch employees who receive expert training and love what they do.

They will treat your landscaping with thoughtful care and exciting vision, helping you to turn your outdoor spaces into the kind of dream you can walk into every single day.

P.O. Box 373, Cottleville

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Wellness

Live Better, Do More

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By Maggie Peters | Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett

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ith locations throughout the United States, Restore Hyper Wellness is the passage for all things wellness – working to improve lifestyles in a way that is affordable and accessible to everyone.

“We like to think of ourselves like the antithesis of a traditional doctor’s office,” explains Heather Hudson-Miltenberger, owner of the St. Louis franchise. “We consider the whole body and approach wellness from a unique perspective.”

Restore Hyper Wellness offers cryotherapy (both whole body and local), IV drip therapy, micronutrient testing, compression therapy, infrared sauna therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, stretch therapy and more. Restore Hyper Wellness is dedicated to helping as many people as possible feel better so they can do more of what they love and believes that wellness shouldn’t be restricted.

“We are a one-stop for total wellness,” Hudson-Miltenberger says. “There are four pillars that we promote: Customers should feel better right away; services are supported by science and medicine; services are available to everyone; and that scalable, repeatable processes drive affordability.”

This year, Restore Hyper Wellness saw national recognition as one of the top franchise businesses in the country by Inc. Magazine and made its debut on the annual Inc. 5000 list. This prestigious list ranks the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, putting Restore Hyper Wellness at No. 113 overall.

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A Family of Support

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Hais, Hais & Goldberger

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usan and Sam Hais – with their team of dedicated attorneys at Hais, Hais & Goldberger – have served in cases of divorce litigation, child custody and other complex settlements in the metro area for more than 20 years.

“We help navigate the difficult times of coping with relationships that have gone astray and try to repair them, if possible, or move on if necessary,” Sam Hais says.

During the global pandemic, Hais Hais & Goldberger has continued to serve clients with a full staff who are either working from home or on rotation, in order to observe proper social distancing procedures without furloughing any members of their team.

“It’s challenging, but we’re managing,” Susan Hais says. “We have a team approach, [and] we all seem to be adapting to it.”

“It’s important that lawyers experienced in family law are able to tell clients or potential clients the entire lay of the land – the beginning, middle and end of a family law action,” Sam Hais adds. “Lawyers have to be [able] to deal with those things that could be interruptions.”

In these trying times, Susan and Sam Hais continue to love what they do professionally, personally and for the sake of, as they conclude, seeing that “justice remains a right – not a privilege.”

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HAIS, HAIS & GOLDBERGER

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n a time of tumultuous change, with an uncertain economy, Eric Merchant with Trophy Properties & Auction offers sound guidance on a way to protect your assets.

“One of the safest investments you can make in diversifying your portfolio – and one of the best investments to increase your enjoyment with friends and family in the great outdoors – is to purchase a piece of rural property,” Merchant says. His firm belief is evident in his own investment strategy.

“We have owned residential, multi-family, industrial, commercial, and agricultural and recreational investment properties,” he details.

“We’ve managed these properties for many years but we have found that we gain more enjoyment from the rural properties than all of the others combined. Rural property requires management as well and the Merchant Team can help with that, too.”

As a result, The Merchant Team delivers exceptional solutions and service, even after closing, which are points of pride for Merchant. The large number of clients who remain in correspondence post-transaction verifies the real estate team’s

knowledgebase and commit to clientele.

Merchant believes that outstanding services comes from hiring outstanding team members. He credits the continued success of the Eric Merchant Team to his coworkers.

“My team is outstanding, loyal and hardworking,” Merchant describes. “I’ve always tried to promote from within and this affords me the opportunity to observe work ethic. I work long hours almost every day. I don’t have to – I want to. I love what I do and I take it very seriously.”

The Merchant Team combines 50-plus years of experience.

Its team members include: Bert Blake, Charlie Cagle, Tammy Eigenman, Danielle Fox, Serena Huntebrinker, April Sweeso and Steve Warbucks.

Merchant believes that three daily goals contribute to the group’s success: “Show up, try not to screw up and put clients’ needs before our own,” he says. “This approach has been the reason for our success over three decades and why we have a steady stream of repeat clients!”

Eric Merchant of Trophy Properties & Auction

314.541.1218 | merchantofhomes.com

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Travel

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Extraordinary Escapes

By Amanda Dahl | Photos courtesy of Travel Leaders

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xploring a new place on your bucket list can elicit one of life’s greatest pleasures. Kate Tucker with Travel Leaders will guide you through the process of picking a destination and planning your itinerary to maximize what you get out of every extraordinary escape.

“I do not plan cookie-cutter vacations,” certified luxury specialist Kate Tucker says. “I take the time to create unique and exclusive vacations that you won’t find many others doing or taking – the [kind] that others dream of.”

With 13 years of experience in the travel field, Tucker doesn’t just dream big – she takes the adventures first so that she can offer you and yours unparalleled knowledge on what each destination has to offer and the best way to access its full value.

“I am an adventurous spirit and travel to new destinations every year to familiarize myself with the destination itself, the resorts and

the culture,” Tucker shares. “One of my favorite vacations was an adventure tour in Alaska that featured hiking, kayaking and serene moments of whale watching.”

Tucker also plans stunning destination weddings that create lifelong memories for everyone. Tucker understands how special your big day is, and will ensure that it is as one-of-a-kind as your relationship.

From Cabo to Peru, luxury and exploration are one in the same with Travel Leaders and each vacation is curated with careful consideration to your wants and needs. Whether you seek a quiet, romantic getaway or an exotic experience such as a safari, you’re guaranteed an experience that’s unique in every way. The world awaits, so take that first step with Kate Tucker and Travel Leaders.

Kate Tucker Destination Wedding Specialist

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Tree Service

Best & Nothing Less

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By Amanda Dahl | Photos courtesy of Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC

t Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC, promising to be the best demands more than words. It requires consistent action to deliver first-rate products and service – and clients would agree that this comprehensive lawn service company delivers.

In operation since 1974, Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC was established on family principles with the aim of becoming the No. 1 tree company in the greater St. Louis area and beyond. Brad Stricker, the second-generation owner of the business, has taken on his father’s values and trustworthiness to continue producing the highest quality of work, ensuring each and every customer is satisfied with their service.

The complete tree maintenance company can manage any sized job, from tree and stump removals to trimming and pruning with manual climbers, and can also provide bucket truck and crane truck services.

As Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC stands by the Stricker legacy,

it continually strives to impress its clients. One way in which it succeeds is in training employees to have highly valuable skills that they present in a nice, professional manner while always prioritizing safety first.

The fully insured Missouri certified arborists also excel at dead wooding and thinning, and storm clean-up. Educated in the latest technology, employees integrate new and better safety techniques while aiming to perform the best quality work for their customers at all times.

Today, Stricker applies his passion and knowledge for the tree care industry – something he learned from his father – to make his family’s company more than just a familiar name. The way a pristine landscape can offer peace of mind and inspire all who see it, so does Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC in its top-of-class performance on each and every project. Accept nothing less than the best to take care of your next tree service need.

P.O. Box 373, Cottleville

314.427.7325 | riteawaytreeservice.com 35

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Wealth Managgement

We help clients articulate their financial goals and together we write a customized plan to accomplish these goals.

We are here to help clients with every facet of their financial lives.

Personalized Planning

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of the entire firm,” Hanser says. CFG not only serves individuals im Hanser and Zach Kratofil serve together as two of the and families, but also manages endowments, retirement programs, senior advisors at Clayton Financial Group. “We are laser and pensions plans. “We are 100% objective and independent. focused on the financial needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and stand ready to help We receive no commissions; we have no products to sell. Because our only source of compensation is from our clients, they know that with every facet of our clients’ financial lives,” says Hanser. are in their corner and that we always act in At Clayton Financial Group, advisors serve We are happy to offer a free we their best interest,” he says. as fiduciaries and work closely with clients first Clayton Financial Group recommends to understand their goals and then to create second opinion on your investments that are not based on opinion or comprehensive financial plans that start with investments. How much what someone might think could happen next investments, and also include tax planning, cash flow management, long term financial rebalancing did your advisor in the market. Rather, clients’ portfolios are constructed to be globally diversified, using planning, insurance, and estate planning. For some clients, part of a customized plan includes recommend? Did you benefit mutual funds with low expenses. The firm is evidence based-relying on academic research college planning, tax-efficient charitable giving, from tax loss harvesting to establish equity allocation targets, and guidance with Social Security/Medicare, and this year? rebalancing using a disciplined approach. multi-generational planning. “We serve as your Clayton Financial Group has the size to offer state of the art family CFO-we are always here to discuss life’s financial decisions,” technology and security, but remains intimate so that clients says Zach. receive personalized attention. This distinguishes CFG from Advisors at Clayton Financial Group collectively have over other area wealth management advisors. “We offer a customized, 100 years of experience. “We share resources, ideas and best boutique approach to financial needs,” says Hanser. practices. Clients benefit from the breadth and depth of expertise

165 N. Meramec Ave. Suite 130, Clayton, MO

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Window and Door

The Highest Quality Products and Service

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Pella Windows and Doors

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or more than 60 years, Pella Windows and Doors has served as the premium window and door company for the St. Louis metro area.

Locally owned and operated, Pella has been an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau since 1974. The company is also a proud member of the Home Builders Association and are a trusted window and door specialist by homeowners and contractors throughout Missouri and Illinois.

Pella specializes in the sale and installation of industry-leading products, such as vinyl, wood or fiberglass windows and doors, and maintains the highest commitment to style and quality. The company is ready to meet any need or budget.

In addition to its products, Pella’s expert installers are experienced and well-trained to provide the best service possible.

Products are delivered on-schedule and are professionally installed, with no clean-up required. For added comfort, all Pella

products come with a warranty and Pella’s guarantee to leave you completely satisfied.

Families in the St. Louis metro area trust Pella Windows and Doors for low-maintenance, energy-efficient products that stand the test of time and weather. Its dedication to protecting the environment earned Pella the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award in 2014.

The company’s website walks customers through a comprehensive list of available styles and materials with all the information and technical documents needed to start on a new project, as well as a blog of past projects to spark inspiration for homeowners and professionals alike.

Pella has been headquartered in Maryland Heights for 25 years and has recently opened a new state-of-the-art showroom in Chesterfield Valley. Call or go online to schedule an appointment and consultation!

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STYLE SPEAK

Mindfully Made

By Alecia Humphreys | Photos by Sarah Harvey and Imageclairity

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hat started as a metalsmithing course at University City’s Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design became a permanent change in Sara Patino’s career – and the establishment of Sara Patino Jewelry.

“I just fell in love with it,” says Patino of making jewelry. “I’ve always loved working with jewelry and admiring these beautiful materials, but I’ve always noticed there isn’t a lot of talk about where [materials] come from [and] where they are sourced.”

Materials are a big factor in Patino’s mission to create timeless jewelry made of recycled metals in order to minimize the environmental impact during production.

“The way that metal is sourced is mainly two ways,” Patino explains. “You can buy from a source that gets the gold mined from an actual mining community – a lot of them are overseas, and then there is distribution in the U.S. – or you can just get recycled gold. The more I read about freshly mined gold and how it’s not always done in the cleanest way, the more I wanted to explore this recycled gold option.”

Patino’s array of jewelry is handcrafted using 100 percent recycled gold, silver or brass. Of these materials, 90 percent are locally sourced, while the other 10 percent are still acquired from within the U.S. Patino also creates using ethically sourced gemstones.

“You don’t have to take the natural resources we have; you can take what’s already existing and give it a second beautiful life,” Patino says.

“So that’s what I thought was really awesome.

It’s a bit more sustainable. There is a ton of old jewelry out there that needs a second home that’s not wanted.”

Patino handcrafts earrings, necklaces, rings

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and bracelets – each of her own design.

“My background is in interior design and interior architecture, so a lot of that had the same kind of processes for what I do when I design jewelry,” Patino says. “What is the feel of the piece? What kind of shapes am I currently inspired by? I love looking at … patterns of fabrics or current color waves, interesting shapes and forms throughout interior design, and also just being outside in nature – kind of combining these ideas together.”

Patino hopes the wearer of her simple-yetsophisticated creations adores her new accessories.

“I want her to feel empowered and confident that she is wearing jewelry that makes a difference in the world,” Patino says.

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Sara Patino Jewelry is available for purchase at sarapatinojewelry.com, Lusso in Clayton and Paisley Boutique in Webster Groves.

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LARRY LEVY LUXURY HOMES

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LANDSCAPE

A Delightful DISTRACTION

By Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess

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constant parade of brilliant yellow, orange, white and pink daffodils in my garden helped me through the first two months of quarantine.

We received 200 ‘Tete-a-Tetes’ as a present 15 years ago, and the daffodil became an annual addiction. Every year since, I’ve planted 200 or more daffodils in the fall. Now, we enjoy thousands of flowers over an eight- or nine-week period.

The deer don’t touch them, and the daffodils start blooming at the tail end of February and keep going until the beginning of May. Till this year, with our past history of extensive travel, I’ve never previously had the chance to see a complete season of bloom before – and it was amazing!

To have fresh, fragrant flowers on my table and bunches to share with homebound friends lifted my spirits greatly at a time when things were bleak amid the pandemic – just like a ray of sunshine between dark rain clouds.

Gardeners are great at long-term planning.

Large gardens take decades to build and a century

to mature. Since we all missed much of the 2020 spring planting season because the coronavirus made garden shopping difficult and mail-order companies ran out of plants and seeds, we need to get a jump on next season by ordering now.

One of my favorite sources for bulbs is Brent and Becky’s, at 7900 Daffodil Lane in Gloucester, Virginia. Personal friends and delightful people, Brent and Becky Heath have grown and provided bulbs to public and private gardens for decades.

Their catalogue is on the table next to me, slightly damp because of my drooling on the pages.

You can see inventory and order online at brentandbeckysbulbs.com. If you order from Brent and Becky’s early, you can get what you want for fall planting, and you can save 10 percent off your order by paying by July 1 (hurry!) for September shipments. And certainly, there are many other online and local sources – just be sure to shop early.

You can forget all your troubles as you do a deep dive into the thousands of daffodil varieties.

Along with 13 divisions based on flower type, there are six windows of bloom time. Most big bag mixes contain primarily midseason cultivars and make a fine starting point, but as your tastes evolve, you’ll probably want to source season extenders.

The American Daffodil Society’s DaffSeek database (daffseek.org) lists nearly 800 cultivars as very early and 232 as very late. With so much variety, use this downtime to become a daffodil expert!

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Christi Miceli (636) 339-0770

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Bob Becherer & Greg Davis (314) 308-7372

Offered at $875,000 | approx. 4,058 SF | Distinctive finishes highlight this custom built 1.5 story, 6 bedroom & 6 bath home nestled on 4.5 acres in the Innsbrook Resort Community.

22 BRIARCLIFF, LADUE

Nicole Graham (314) 775-0643

Offered at $1,290,000 | approx. 6,304 SF | Exquisite home with park like setting. Features over 5,100 of living space with open floor plan,5 bedrooms and 5 baths.

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Larry Patey (314) 308-8323

Offered at $799,900 | approx. 5,606 SF | This classic revival Compton Heights historic home has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, elegant splendor everywhere + 2500 sf carriage house.

250 EDWIN AVE, GLENDALE

Ryan Koppy (314) 620-5542

Offered at $769,900 | approx. 3,298 SF | With over 3500sf of living space nestled into a mature neighborhood come see why this smart Glendale residence is the place to call home.

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Boda Clay’s handmade ceramic products enable you to slow down and savor everyday moments.

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f there’s one thing we’ve all learned over the past few months, it’s that sometimes life forces you to slow down. Molly Svoboda, owner of Boda Clay and maker of its handmade ceramic home goods, learned this lesson herself a few years ago, when the then-19-year-old decided to turn her love of ceramics into an official business in August 2018.

For the past few years prior, she was always go, go, go – dual enrolling in art classes at St. Louis Community College, babysitting, working other part-time jobs, finishing school and so forth – but she found herself spending up to 12 hours a day in the pottery studio.

“Ceramics requires you to spend a lot of time with the work,” Svoboda says. “It totally slows you down, and the work turns out so much better when you have time to do so. There are ways to manipulate ceramics to speed up the process, but it always turns out better if you’re working with it on its own terms.”

Boda Clay’s breadth of handmade clay products embodies “handmade objects for intentional living.” Meant to bring emphasis and joy to the small moments of everyday life, the pieces are meant for you to savor and relish the quotidian tasks that we often rush through –preparing and serving meals, enjoying your morning coffee, tending to houseplants.

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I pull inspiration from everywhere: architecture, woodworking, nature – and I’ve always been superinspired by the Shakers...”

– Molly Svoboda

Boda Clay’s dinnerware, home goods, planters, vases and more take humble and simple forms, according to Svoboda, but the subtle details of its neutral-toned, modernistic-yet-rustic aesthetic are “easy to miss but also easy to overthink,” she says, citing the placement of a handle or the rim of a cup. “I’ve always valued the power of objects manipulating human interaction. A big part of the design for me is the kind of clay I use. It has a heavier weight to it than, say, a porcelain cup. It’s meant to communicate durability and groundedness to those using it – which is what the act of making it does for me.”

Svoboda is a one-woman show managing Boda Clay end to end, from bookkeeping to marketing, from designing to creating. The mathematical and logistical elements are necessary for running a business, but as with many artists, the designing and refining steps are her favorites. “I pull inspiration from everywhere: architecture, woodworking, nature – and I’ve always been superinspired by the Shakers

[religious sect most popular in the mid-19th century],” she says. “There’s something beautiful about sticking to what you’re good at and staying committed to it. Boda Clay was a lot of me coming to terms with realizing I just want to make bowls, and that’s enough.”

Toeing the line between modern simplicity and a timeless, familiar feel, her pieces are meant to remind their users not only to slow down but also to place value on investing in handmade items that you’ll use for a long time. To that end, she’s recently teamed with Jordan Blackhurst of Dharma + Dwell, a St. Louis-based pop-up shop promoting thoughtful living via a variety of ecofriendly everyday essentials, to create a utility crock, match holder and soap dish. In addition to an online store and physical pop-ups such as Craftoberfest, May’s Night and Procure, Boda Clay is available around the metro area at East • West – the contemporary menswear and home goods boutique owned by her boyfriend that carries the widest selection of her items – as well as Union

Studio, Wildflowers, Flowers & Weeds, Gracie’s Shop at Laumeier Sculpture Park and Rudy’s Flower Truck.

The now-21-year-old has been able to spend more time in the studio recently due to stay-athome orders, which has resulted in a widening of her connection with a network of ceramic makers in the area, including organizing the STL Mug Market series with Malaika Tolford of Place Value Pottery last fall. The spring event was postponed but will be rescheduled in the fall until further notice. Updates are available @stlmugmarket on Instagram or stlmugmarket.square.site.

Connecting with local makers is equally as important as connecting her company’s mission with those who use the products. As one recent customer told Svoboda: “I can’t tell you how much your work brightens every day for our family. There is nothing more familial and lifegiving than food and the vessels that carry it.”

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ooking for your dream home? Make that dream a reality with McBride Homes. The newhome builder has built over 30,000 homes over the course of its 74 years in business and currently has 40 communities across the St. Louis metro area.

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TOP MEN IN REAL ESTATE

By Amanda Dahl & Maggie Peters

Damian Gerard

Mark Gellman & Neil Gellman

When leading luxury global real estate brand Engel & Völkers selected the metro area as its next target market, they found a partner in Damian Gerard. His dedication – which has been honed for 30-plus years – to delivering an elevated experience to buyers, sellers and agents, with competence and passion, perfectly matches the agency’s core values.

The Gellman Team is accomplishing yet another record year, with sales over $104 million and 263 homes sold in 2020 so far. The team’s core values and mission statement are the driving force of the team. The Gellman Team are driven to enrich lives, support communities, and create meaningful experiences and positive relationships.

Larry Levy

Ford Manion

Eric Merchant

Ford Manion, the fourth generation to join Gladys Manion Real Estate, offers a unique perspective and a lifetime of experience in real estate. He knows what successful representation takes, as demonstrated by almost $5 million in sales in under 12 months, which has earned him the coveted “Rookie of the Year” award for 2019.

Eric Merchant is committed to putting clients’ needs above his own. This philosophy is proven in his many repeat clients and those referred to him. He specializes in: residential, commercial and industrial properties; farms; acreage; new construction; and tax-deferred exchanges. The business represents a 10-county area, though he is available to assist statewide.

ENGEL & VÖLKERS 6 West County Center, Suite 1000, 314-614-4377, stlouis.evrealestate.com

JANET McAFEE REAL ESTATE 314-520-5668, larrylevyluxuryhomes.com

Top luxury agent Larry Levy boasts sales of $105 million in Clayton and Ladue, as well as unparalleled knowledge of both markets. He combines 20 years of experience and an elevated level of service to deliver consistent results to his clients. Levy’s systematic approach and outstanding insight enhances the value of every transaction.

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THE GELLMAN TEAM COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd., 314-336-1991, thegellmanteam.com

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Mike Huggins

LAURA McCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-288-9157 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Since 2015, Mike Huggins has been building a successful career in the local real estate market.

He has made it his polestar to ensure his client’s real estate dreams are accessible to them. With this directing principle at the heart of Huggins’ business, he helps his clients find a community in which they can thrive.

TROPHY PROPERTIES AND AUCTION 314-541-1218 (direct), 855-573-5263 (office), merchantofhomes.com

Wayne Norwood & Ben Patton

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The dynamic team of Wayne Norwood and Ben Patton enjoy a strong presence within the St. Louis luxury home market. With sales of $247 million and more than a decade of luxury experience, the duo represents the area’s most significant properties and serves their clients with distinction.

John Ryan and The Ryan Tradition lead the central-corridor luxury market, with more than $1 billion in sales since 1992. Ryan is involved in the most significant transactions, innovative new construction projects, land sales and the relocation of executive families. The Ryan Tradition looks forward to assisting you with your significant property needs.

JANET McAFEE REAL ESTATE 314-629-3931, finesthomesstl.com

THE RYAN TRADITION COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER 314-941-0572 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), theryantradition.com

Ted Wight

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Ted has sold real estate for more than 16 years with Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty and is the No. 1 individual agent for Sotheby’s in the region. Ted has always been at the forefront of marketing. You can connect with his sites on Instagram, where he has more than 20,000 followers, and Facebook.

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Solid wood, wide plank floors, triple crown molding, arched, trimmed entries, and eight-foot doors provide a warm and inviting atmosphere. You will love the chef â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with the best of everything and an 11' center island with a gorgeous, unpolished granite counter. The kitchen opens to the great room with its cathedral ceiling, brick and stone fireplace and glass French doors, which open to the patio and outdoor fireplace. The expansive main floor master suite offers privacy, luxury and convenience.

The recently finished lower level features a media room, game room, wine room, activity room, gym, fifth bedroom and fourth full bath.

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‌ 34 AUDUBON DRIVE 9 CLAYTON

Allie Rossini & Alison Schneider Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-303-2137 (Rossini), 314-941-0421 (Schneider), lauramccarthy.com Combining Clayton charm with modern luxuries, this 4-bedroom, 3½-bathroom home delights with a remodeled eat-in kitchen.

Appreciate details such as a bay window in the dining room, fabulous bath in the master suite, remodeled hall bath and partially finished lower level.

426 N. HARRISON AVE. KIRKWOOD

Maria Elias Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-971-4346 (direct), 314-872-6721 (office), homeswithmaria.com With walkability to the Kirkwood Farmer’s Market, this home offers 6,000 square feet of luxurious living space. Entertain in the great room, with its cathedral ceiling and fireplace. The lower level features a wealth of entertainment areas, and an additional bedroom and full bath. $1.25 million

497 OSAGE RIVER TUSCUMBIA

7444 WASHINGTON AVE. ST. LOUIS

Discover the property that has it all. From a hunting and recreation retreat to a restful sanctuary, you can build your dream atop these bluffs, which overlook the Osage River and afford you some of the most incredible views found in the Ozarks.

This gorgeous, three-year-young home enchants with charming porches and a fenced yard.

Featuring 5 bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms, the 4,100-plus-squarefoot residence showcases a bright eat-in kitchen that opens to the family room, plus a lower level with a rec room.

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The Roush Thompson Gitt Team Presents this Classic Luxury Home!

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Custom 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home is highlighted by a bright, extraordinary conservatory and dramatic kitchen. The main floor features custom woodwork, built-in cabinetry, traditional living and dining rooms flanking a two-story foyer, a family room highlighted by a gas fireplace that is open to the kitchen, which chefs or casual cooks will love. Kitchen highlights include GE Monogram appliances, custom cabinets, butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry and walk-in pantry, center island with second sink, dramatic lighting and more. The laundry/mud room has a full bath and is convenient to the pool. The dramatic conservatory finishes the first floor. The second level offers a master suite with tray ceiling, expansive en suite bath, walk-in closet, plus four more spacious bedrooms. The lower level has larger oversized windows, family room with gas fireplace and entertainment cabinets, craft room, full bath and storage space galore. The pool area is fenced on a beautiful private lot, which is almost an acre. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the oversized three-car garage. Offered at $1,200,000.

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By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Square One Media Productions

8401 UNIVERSITY DRIVE ď&#x20AC;´ CLAYTON

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esiding in the desirable Clayton Gardens, this brick estate pleases the eye with pristine landscaping and a refined living space that spans 6,400 square feet. Arise in the luxurious master suite where you can prep for the day in the resort-like jet tub or oversized shower. Between the organized closet and private covered patio, each night and day feels like an escape to a pampered retreat. Test out new recipes in the gourmet kitchen, utilizing Wolf and Subzero appliances, butler and walk-in pantries, and marble and granite surfaces.

Enjoy hallmark entertaining in the hearth and breakfast rooms, which adjoin the kitchen and extend to the deck. The lower level offers ultimate relaxation, with a rec room, bar, private office, a full bath and additional sleeping area, and even a spot for a future wine cellar. Amenities of the abode include an elevator shaft, 3-car garage and an expansive, fenced-in yard.

This 4-bedroom, 5 full-bathroom and 1 half-bathroom home in Clayton is listed for $2.295 million.

Wayne Norwood & Ben Patton 314-629-3931 (Norwood), 314-435-4606 (Patton), finesthomesstl.com, janetmcafee.com From its humble beginning, Janet McAfee Real Estate, a recognized local leader, enjoys a corporate office, 100-plus active agents and a significant presence in the central corridor. Through exclusive relocation and marketing affiliations, the syndication of listings, leading real estate portals and distinguished luxury partners, Janet McAfee Real Estate offers global reach.

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Town & Countary $2,850,000

Frontenac $2,589,013

Town & Country $1,625,000

Clayton $1,625,000

Chesterfield $1,525,000

Wildwood $1,460,000

Chesterfield $972,500

Richmond Heights $960,000

Chesterfield $875,000

Creve Coeur $850,000

Town & Country $838,000

Clayton $800,000

Chesterfield $795,000

Clayton $770,000

Wildwood $759,000

Town & Country $715,000

Town & Country $710,000

Richmond Heights $705,000

Warson Woods $696,250

Chesterfield $695,000

Creve Coeur $685,000

Town & Country $656,000

Chesterfield $628,000

Chesterfield $620,000

Wildwood $605,000

University City $599,000

Creve Coeur $595,000

Ballwin $575,000

Chesterfield $569,000

Creve Coeur $567,500

Creve Coeur $555,000

St Louis $549,000

Creve Coeur $542,900

Ballwin $515,000

Clayton $500,000

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART

LEON BRONSTEIN ART EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

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Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

n early March, guests at the VIP opening reception of Leon Bronstein‘s exhibition, “Between the Fantastic and the Real,” previewed Bronstein’s collection of sculptures and drawings while talking to the artist about his work. On entering the gallery, guests were greeted by Bronstein, Richard and Kathie Winter, and Petruta Lipan, the executive director of the Saint Louis University Museum of Art. Bronstein addressed those in attendance, and after viewing both galleries, everyone was invited upstairs for a reception of cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The exhibition, presented by the Winter Family Collection, encompasses the past 40 years of Bronstein’s art. Although originally expected to run through May 31, the exhibition, like the museum, closed to all visitors on March 20 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!

Leon Bronstein “Between the Fantastic and the Real” exhibition

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This artistic process produces continuous joy and satisfaction, while simultaneously inflicting immense mental and emotional pain. There are so many moments when an artist laughs and cries at the same time, moments of intense inner discussion where the artist almost violently argues with his vision, and contrary moments when the artist embraces his vision with passion and acknowledgment. Art without struggle is not art.

– LEON BRONSTEIN

ARTIST

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Leon Bronstein, “A Hand to Peace” 1998

Brian Schwarze, Danielle Turlington

Maria Bradford, Gene Dobbs-Bradford

John Jewell, Valerie Jewell, Kathie Winter

Stacey Howlett, David Rudolph

Steve and Kathy Sainz

John Brase, Ed Giganti, Brian Enos

Kathleen and Kent Turner

Melissa and David Giuntoli

Sue Viefhaus, Pat Viefhaus

Ken Majoros, Kelly Casell

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Supporting ST. LOUIS

By Amanda Dahl & Maggie Peters

This year has been full of challenging times for all – to say the least – but there is brightness and hope to be found when we find ways to support our community. Each week, LN aims to share with you the people, organizations and businesses that inspire the region. Here are a few ways in which you can take part in supporting St. Louis.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis 12 Millstone Campus Drive, 314-432-0020, jfedstl.org In an uncertain world, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis listens, collaborates and provides direct financial support to address the community’s greatest needs.

Now, more than ever, your donations matter. The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is here for and to do good in our community.

Saint Louis Zoo One Government Drive, 314-646-4509, stlzoo.org/plannedgiving

STAGES St. Louis 1023 Chesterfield Parkway E., stagesstlouis.org STAGES St. Louis looks forward to once more delivering Broadway-quality theater and top-tier performing arts education – but community support is needed to do so.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to STAGES St. Louis. Any amount you’re able to contribute is greatly appreciated!

Providing for those you love is a top priority. If you love animals and the organization and staff that cares for them, please consider remembering the Saint Louis Zoo in your estate plan. You’ll be remembered forever for your legacy of supporting “Animals Always.”

VOYCE 680 Craig Road, Suite 245, 314-918-8222, voycestl.org Help VOYCE in its mission to improve quality of life for those living in long-term care. Learn how to speak up for and support nursing home residents at VOYCE’s free Introduction to the Ombudsman Program webinar on July 17 at 10 a.m. Register at voycestl.org/volunteer.

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Arts Speak Home Cooking The Wine Life FEATURE: Bar K

PHOTO COURTESY OF BAR K

ARTS & CULTURE

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ARTS SPEAK

Celebrating 25 Years

By Bryan A. Hollerbach Photos courtesy of St. Louis ArtWorks

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s St. Louis ArtWorks celebrates its silver anniversary, its executive director pauses both to reflect on the nonprofit’s past and to anticipate

its future.

According to the mission statement on its website, ArtWorks seeks “to broaden educational and career opportunities for youth in the St. Louis region through apprenticeships in the arts and through community collaborations.”

It also seeks “to create positive educational opportunities through art for youth through paid apprenticeships.”

Priscilla Block, the nonprofit’s doubly outgoing executive director, first fondly relates the peregrinations of its earliest years, which sound more than a little … adventurous.

“The first summer I was hired as E.D., 2001, we faced heat, rain and storms while having our different disciplines under tents powered by extension cords,” Blocks says of ArtWorks’ then-current location, where downtown St. Louis’ Citygarden now stands. “The one thing the teens really liked was their ability to go out to lunch anywhere downtown.”

Block next details expansion-related relocations over time to Adams Elementary School in St. Louis’ Grove business district, the Centene Center for Arts and Education in that municipality’s Grand Center and, in 2012, St. Louis’ Old North neighborhood.

“After three years there,” she says, “we still needed more space, so we decided on the place we are in now, in the Loop East [district], for our new home – all in one location, with lots of room to grow into an even brighter future.”

Amid all of those peregrinations, Block recounts various victories for ArtWorks, the first involving a competition for social entrepreneurship sponsored by the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Washington University.

“We were the first nonprofit to win this competition, with our social venture Boomerang Press,” she says. “From there, teaching youth

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Priscilla Block and teen apprentice AnnaLise Cason receive the 2016 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award on November 15, 2016.

entrepreneurship became ingrained in all our programming … ” Such programming, the website explains, “takes place after school and on weekends during the fall and spring, and five hours a day, five days a week for six weeks during the summer.”

Professional artists mentor socially underserved 14- to 19-year-olds in developing not only art skills but also communication and general life skills.

“Each program combines in-depth art instruction, employment training and life skills focused on personal health, fiscal literacy and environmental stewardship,” the website continues. “In all programs, teens earn a stipend, are required to have a bank account and attend financial literacy training. Activities such as client meetings, open house events and public sales give apprentices a chance to practice presentation and public speaking skills, and leave better prepared for the future with community contacts, résumés and a portfolio of work.”

Although Block cites as ArtWorks’ “greatest success” winning the President’s Council on Youth in the Arts Award from First Lady Michelle Obama in the White House, she names the nonprofit’s

participants over time as “really the stars and the reasons for our successes”: “I have had the privilege of watching thousands of teens benefit from their time at ArtWorks, some who have come back to work for us as teaching artists now.

“I think the program has lots of opportunities to grow in our location in the Loop East, as soon as we pass the economic challenges facing us today with the COVID-19 crisis. … With many of our alumni now adults with children of their own, I see them getting more involved with all parts of the organization’s future – not only as artists but board members, too.”

One more 25th-anniversary challenge – a bittersweet one – looms yet.

“I will be retiring in July after 20 years as the E.D., so bringing on a new E.D. will add new vitality and ideas to help realize the dreams of all involved,” Block says. “I’ve had a wonderful opportunity to make an impact on so many lives, and I look forward to watching [ArtWorks] grow in the future.”

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Ingredients  1 cup mini marshmallows  nonstick cooking spray  2 sticks unsalted butter  1 cup light brown sugar  ½ cup granulated sugar  2 eggs  1 tsp vanilla extract  2½ cups all-purpose flour  1 tsp fine sea salt  1 tsp cinnamon  1 tsp baking soda  1½ tsp baking powder  1 cup crushed graham crackers  1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, plus extra for garnish

Instructions 1. Turn on your broiler. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Array marshmallows on prepared pan. Place them under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, until browned and puffy. Set aside.

2. Turn off broiler and set oven temperature to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.

3. In work bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter and sugars for about 4 minutes, until light and fluffy. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed, and add eggs, one at a time, incorporating well between each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix well.

4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda and

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5. Add graham crackers, chocolate chips and toasted marshmallow, and fold by hand. (The marshmallows are very sticky after toasting, and I found the best way to remove them from the pan was by using a silicone spatula.)

6. Roll dough into about 2-tablespoon-size balls; use extra chocolate chips, and press two to three chips into tops of cookies. Place them on prepared pans about 1½ inches apart, since they spread. Bake 9 to 10 minutes. Let cool on pan for about 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely. These cookies will still be soft and chewy as they cool.

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‌2019 CHÂTEAU DES MURAIRES SÉDUCTION ROSÉ Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Vermentino Location: Provence, France Owner: Bernard Magrez Approximate Retail Price: $24 Website: bernard-magrez.com TASTING NOTES: Color: Very pale pink with hues of salmon and honeysuckle leaves Aroma: Fragrantly floral at first, including a hint of lavender, but giving way to light red fruits and mild citrus Taste: Light and acidic, with delicious strawberry and Rainier cherry, and a long, seductive finish

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Because of a surge in popularity and production alike, consumers can appreciate a vast array of styles of rosé.

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Its flagship wine, Séduction, definitely earns its name.

Its pale color and tantalizing aroma draw you in, while the light-bodied palate and lingering finish entice you to stay. Every year it’s released, it sells out quickly, and those who delay in savoring it often miss out.

Château des Muraires ranks as just one holding in the vast oenological empire of French wine magnate Bernard Magrez. Magrez may well be best known for his ownership of several Bordeaux estates, including Château La Tour Carnet and Château Pape Clément, though he also owns many other wineries throughout France and around the globe.

Food Pairings: Rare seared, encrusted tuna, baconand-mushroom flatbread, mushroom risotto, mild soft cheeses, beef tenderloin with red wine reduction, seared duck and truffles all ably complement Séduction.

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“I’ve always been known as the crazy dog guy, and so I would always try to bring my dogs with me to social events, often inappropriately,” Dodell continues with a laugh. “It always struck me as so limited – the opportunities to bring your dogs with you places.”

Construction is underway at 4565 McRee Ave., creating a 2-acre playground for dogs and their owners. Dodell says St. Louis’ Bar K will be similar to the Kansas City facility, but this second location will feature a 10,000-square-foot indoor, off-leash dog park in addition to an outdoor park.

While dogs play in the park, owners can visit the restaurant and bar knowing their pets are taken care of, Dodell says. “Dogtenders,” or trained supervisors, stand watch to keep the park safe and clean.

Bar K will serve craft cocktails and locally brewed beers, and its restaurant will offer a casual menu of affordable and healthy foods, according to the press release. Pets can also enjoy a treat from the Food for Dogs section of the menu, curated with help from Purina’s pet nutritionists. Dodell says it’s all part of creating a “brand-new experience for people and dogs.”

“What they have created in Kansas City and will bring to St. Louis

is a community gathering place for dog lovers that is unlike anything else,” said Bill Broun, vice president of personalization and business development at Purina, in the press release.

“Purina has been involved with Bar K from very early on,” Dodell says.

“They’re actually a small investor in our company and believe in what we’re doing, so they were very excited to have a Bar K in their hometown.”

Dodell says Purina being headquartered in the metro area was part of St. Louis’ pull for the business, as was the proximity to Kansas City and the warehouse property available for repurposing.

“We’re always looking for unique and creative concepts for our properties, and Bar K fits this site perfectly,” said Phil Hulse of Clayton’s Green Street St. Louis, the owner and developer of the property, in the press release.

The partnership with Purina goes beyond food to provide a dedicated space for pet adoption events at Bar K’s Petfinder Park, named after the Purina-owned pet-adoption website petfinder.com. Dodell says local pet rescue organizations will be invited to use the space.

“We find if we give people a cocktail and a puppy, we can close the deal pretty quickly,” he says with a chuckle. “We’ve gotten well over a hundred dogs adopted at Petfinder Park events in Kansas City.”

Dodell says Bar K has collaborated with multiple Kansas City businesses and is looking to do the same with metro area businesses.

His team is in the process of identifying local partners, and he asks that those interested in collaborating reach out.

Bar K operates as a membership club to ensure “all our pups are properly socialized and vaccinated,” according to its website. Annual membership costs $225 for your first dog and $25 for each additional dog. Throughout the summer season (May through September), day passes will be available for $10 for one dog on weekdays and $15 on weekends, plus $5 per additional dog. People without dogs may enter for free anytime.

As of May 15, Bar K in Kansas City has reopened with a number of precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Dodell says his team will monitor the situation in St. Louis as they approach project completion in early 2021. He expects Bark K will continue finding innovative ways for humans and dogs to socialize and will adapt as needed to make that happen.

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