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Although summer temps persist, it is now technically autumn, and I intend to celebrate even if my sweaters will stay in storage a little while longer.
Speaking of colder-weather wear – local style experts share their top trends for the season in contributing writer Brittany Nay’s fall fashion forecast on p. 38. It’s a little preppy, a little Western, and wholly cozy. Columnist Katie Yeadon curates her October picks on p. 28, offering an elevated way to sport your spooky side this month. For the home, check out contributor Andrea Smith’s column on p. 30, where area business owners and design experts share their top tips for transitioning your interior aesthetic into the season.
To start planning your lineup of Halloween activities for the month, turn to p. 40 for our guide to family-friendly activities coming up around the metro, including a handful of sensory-friendly options. If you’re looking to take a historical (and more morbid) route, Connie Mitchell’s profile of the Mourning Society of St. Louis and preview of its upcoming events on p. 33 will be right up your alley.
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Pickleball is popping off in popularity – and it might be less likely to cause injury than previously believed.
A recent study from researchers at Saint Louis University found that having a higher body mass index (BMI) did not increase the odds of injury among pickleball players. The results are the first in a multiphase study to better understand the fast-growing sport’s impact on players’ physical, mental and social well-being.
“We found that most of the studies out there are based on research from emergency record data, which wasn’t a true reflection of what’s happening to players,” says Olu Owoeye, Ph.D., associate professor of physical therapy at SLU. “We know that folks are having other issues, so we wanted to have a comprehensive view of injury risks and the body parts that are affected.”
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, but relatively little research exists to help players understand its impact on their bodies and brains. Dr. Owoeye led a team that surveyed nearly 2,000 pickleball players nationwide who had experienced pain from playing the sport in the past 12 months. Unlike emergency hospitalization data, which indicates severe injury, SLU researchers wanted to understand the pains, aches, and discomforts that come from pickleball play yet don’t result in hospital visits.
“I think it might be tied to the fact that you can make pickleball whatever you want to make it,” Dr. Owoeye says. “You can make it intense or laid back, unlike other team sports, where there’s a baseline of intensity.”
SLU researchers are currently conducting the second phase of this study, which aims to gather evidence for injury prevention and mitigation. Dr. Owoeye notes that players frequently offer anecdotal advice to one another without providing evidence to support their suggestions. The goal is to first identify the full extent of players’ issues in phase 1 – such as problems with the knees, shoulders, back and elbows – and then, in phase 2 of the study (lasting about 16 weeks), test a pickleball-specific warm-up and recovery program.
The final phase? Compiling research findings into a “Pickleball for Health” set of guidelines that players can use to stay safe while playing.
“Essentially, we want to document and establish evidence that pickleball can be used to promote health and wellness, in terms of physical, mental and social health,” Dr. Owoeye says.
Although data collection is well underway, the team still faces funding obstacles due to recent NIH funding cuts, which amounted to more than $2 billion in research grants wiped away from institutions, universities and organizations across the country. Individuals can make a direct donation to SLU’s laboratory to support these ongoing efforts.
Perhaps most compelling from the survey data is that increased BMI doesn’t present a higher risk for players, as is typically seen in other team sports.
Saint Louis University Doisy College of Health Sciences, 3437 Caroline Mall, St. Louis, slu.edu/doisy
Oluwatoyosi (Olu) Owoeye, bPt, M.S., Ph.D.
Photo by Sarah conroy
You’ve Got This!
For kids, fall is a time of new beginnings, and fear of the unknown can prevent some children from experimenting and having fun. Ready Readers recommends a book focused on overcoming fears: “You’ve Got This!” by author Lindsay Bonilla and illustrator Keisha Morris.
“You’ve Got This!” invites readers to think about scenarios that might be scary for children. Author Bonilla’s simple-yet-joyful rhyming text describes the feelings of apprehension experienced by the characters: “Hands clench. Feet freeze. Pedal fast. Feel the breeze.” Each instance wraps up with the affirmation, “You’ve got this.”
Morris’ richly colored illustrations are rendered in mixed media tissue paper collage, and her skill shows in the nervous uncertainty seen on characters’ faces in each scene. Some examples of fearful situations shown include learning to ride a bicycle, performing onstage, taking a test, jumping off a diving board, getting a vaccination at the doctor’s office, learning to play soccer, breaking a treasured item at home (and admitting it), and flying on an airplane. Morris
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adds depth and detail to the depictions, allowing even young children to recognize where the action is happening and which feelings people are experiencing in that circumstance.
As with any read-aloud endeavor, it’s always good practice to encourage discussion around the story you’re reading with children. Invite your child to tell you who or what they see. Join in and mention things you notice on the page. Look for and identify the colors used in the illustrations. Take turns pointing to and counting similar things on pages as you read. Spend time talking about interesting or unusual vocabulary contained in the story. Every conversation you engage in with your child strengthens their literacy foundation, supporting success in school and throughout their life.
Ready Readers shares the joy and power of literacy with preschool-aged children living in economically suppressed neighborhoods across the St. Louis metro area. More than 11,000 copies of “You’ve Got This!” will be distributed to schools and homes this month, building bright futures for St. Louis kids. Join our efforts at readyreaders.org.
Taking your pet to the groomer can be a hassle, especially if your dog or cat experiences anxiety on car rides or around other animals at traditional groomers. These local businesses bring the salon to your doorstep via vans equipped with all the accoutrements of a brick-and-mortar pet groomer.
AUSSIE PET MOBILE
Aussie Pet Mobile’s West St. Louis franchise offers one-on-one care for your dog or cat in their mobile pet spa vans. With weekend appointments available, they work to offer flexible scheduling and make the process as smooth as possible. For an extra vote of confidence, folks are certified S.A.F.E. by the American Kennel Club, which means staff have undergone special training for grooming and safety practices.
Areas served: Ballwin, Chesterfield, Glencoe, Grover, St. Louis
These folks’ pink pet spa vans are hard to miss. Highly customizable services start at $100 (excepting an $85 puppy package) with options for add-ons and upgrades available. Furry friends with sensitivities need look no further than here – hypoallergenic and antibacterial shampoos are available to help address skin woes.
Areas served: St. Louis metro; visit the website below for map of service area
636-400-7297, fourprettypaws.com
FURRY & FABULOUS MOBILE PET GROOMING
Furry & Fabulous offers all-inclusive services for dogs starting at $90. They can also groom multiple pups in one visit, making it a great option for multi-pet households. With larger vans available for larger pets, the process is free from barriers to proper grooming. The staff is certified in first aid and CPR for dogs, offering additional peace of mind.
Areas served: Metro from Town & Country to Central West End; visit the website below for map of service area
314-580-8567, furryandfabulous.com
PUPS MOBILE SPA
In addition to classic bath and haircut treatments (pricing varies by breed and dog size), this mobile dog groomer also offers add-ons including teeth cleaning, ear cleaning and paw balm. They can also provide maintenance visits between full-service appointments, such as a de-shedding brush visit with coat conditioner, so your pup can spiffy up before a holiday or event.
Areas served: Kirkwood, Ladue and surrounding areas; visit the website below for map of service area
314-252-0146, pupsmobilespa.com
ZOOMIN GROOMIN CHESTERFIELD
Dogs and cats alike are welcome at this mobile spa franchise, which offers four packages depending on whether your pet just needs a bath or needs a trim, full haircut or deshedding treatment in addition. All grooming experiences include nail trimming, ear cleaning and teeth cleaning. Only non-toxic and eco-friendly cleaning and deodorizing products are used here, so you can trust your pet will feel as good as they look once they’re done.
Areas served: Ballwin, Chesterfield and St. Louis
314-391-9102, zoomingroomin.com
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reminder: 529 Plan funds aren’t just for college anymore. they can cover K-12 tuition and expenses, tutoring, test prep, apprenticeships and professional licensing costs. Starting in 2026, the annual expense limit doubles – from $10,000 to $20,000.
Conjure an aura of the equestrian life with horsey home décor.
Designer barry Dixon’s personal favorite from his collection for Arteriors, the Aramis sconce, was inspired by fashion designer Alexander McQueen’s ponytailed models with face masks. the sconce is cast in brass with a convex glass shield and a brass wire “ponytail.” (wilsonlighting.com)
eastern Accents equestrian bolster with an invisible zipper closure features printed figures of horses and riders that pop against wine-colored faux leather. the structured design is enhanced by nail head studs and handles on each end. Pillow insert included. (shubertdesign.com)
J.M. Piers presents the Jumping Horse handled tray. It is crafted of tin with a tole painted horse. (jmpiers-2.myshopify.com)
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What began as an outdated primary bathroom in this historic Kingsbury neighborhood home is now moody and marvelous thanks to Renna Barnes of Dana King Design Build Remodeling.
“The bathroom in this historic home had not been updated in decades,” Barnes says. “It was a walk-through primary bathroom with access doors from the bedroom and another from the office.”
The doorway to the office was closed off so a modern wall-mounted toilet with a bidet could be installed, which was just the beginning of improving the layout and functionality of this space without moving walls.
“The closet was demoed to integrate a separate standing shower with a frameless glass enclosure, along with a two-tone clawfoot tub,” Barnes says. “Linen storage is now found in a wall of custom cabinets built below the windows and around the radiator.”
This is one of Barnes’ favorite elements of this redesign, featuring modern lines and organic shapes – like the veining in the stone and playful pattern on the ceiling.
“Those cabinets, besides providing necessary storage and counter space, also hide the dated look of the radiator,” she says. “They have stylish screens on the front doors so that the heat transfer is unobstructed for the room.”
There are even custom vented towel drawers installed above the radiator to warm towels.
“A well-designed space should include features that make life easier and more comfortable on a day-to-day basis,” Barnes says. “Luxury that is seamlessly integrated.”
Dana King Design Build Remodeling, 10405 Baur Blvd., Suite H, St. Louis, 314-914-2840, danaking.com
estled on beautifully landscaped grounds on a peaceful Kirkwood cul-de-sac, this charming Cape Cod home is sure to delight. Upon entering, you are greeted on the left by a private workspace with French doors, built-in shelves and charming moldings. To the right, a spacious and stylish dining room provides an ideal setting for entertaining friends and family with meals whipped up in the renovated kitchen – which features an expansive island, paneled appliances, pantry, and cozy breakfast area.
The main floor also boasts a two-story great room with a wet bar, a convenient first-floor laundry, a sunroom with wrap around windows, and the serene and spacious primary suite. Upstairs, find a versatile loft area and four spacious bedrooms, along with a luxurious ensuite and a large hall bathroom. The walkout lower level extends your living space, including a guest bedroom and full bathroom. A three-car garage and today’s most sought-after modern updates make this home move-in ready. Don’t miss out!
This five-bedroom, four full-bathroom and two half-bathroom home in Kirkwood is listed for $1.599 million.
Spooky &
By Katie Yeadon > Photos supplied
(hearthandsoul.com)
Sophisticated
These hauntingly elegant styles give an elevated nod to the season.
B-Low the Belt black Cassian belt, $225, Tuckernuck
Vee Collective medium Porter tote, $299, Hearth and Soul
Sea New York Cream
Joan print tie-front top, $325, Mytheresa (mytheresa.com)
Zimmermann black dot mini dress $1,350, Revolve (revolve.com)
As the scene outside your window changes from vibrant greens to autumnal hues, it’s tempting to scatter pumpkins, bats and spooky spiders across your home to usher in the fall season. Such décor works well for themed parties, but for a more subtle, timeless shift this season, seek chic home furnishings that blend well with various design styles.
“We believe less in seasonal products and more in timeless, elevated and lived-in décor that you can love all year long,” says Danielle Kalish, interior designer and owner of ABODE by Parklyn Interiors in St. Louis’ De Mun neighborhood. “That being [said], the changing of a season does bring new inspiration and desired layers.”
Kalish recommends color palettes featuring rich chocolate browns, berry reds and deep greens. At her shop, she’s leaning into wood furniture and décor. “There is a big comfortable antique wood chair that we covered in a Sanderson chocolate velvet, and it looks and feels very luxe,” she describes.
Another way to spruce up your space the season: Embrace lamp lighting, which is cozier than most overhead fixtures. “The sun starts to set earlier, and it is so nice to turn on all your lamps in the evening,” Kalish says. “I personally love finding vintage and antique lamps that add such a unique layer to any space; we have some great ones right now.”
In the metro area, local shops like Hearth & Soul and Civil Alchemy offer a variety of sophisticated home goods to elevate a dinner party. From Hearth & Soul, incorporate the Autumn Vine Dip Bowl, featuring acacia wood and a removable glass bowl, or the more ornate Fallen Antler Double Glass Dip Bowl into your tablescape. Display a pumpkin spice cake or other desserts on the Acacia Cake Stand from Civil Alchemy, or impress guests with an oven-totable treat in the Baking Easy As Pie Plate. For those who adore fun, holiday-adjacent accessories, it only makes sense to visit the
dinner Alchemy, or impress guests with an oven-totable treat in the Baking
Holliday shop in St. Louis. Add a touch of whimsy to any room with artsy bat pillows by Coral & Tusk, hand-carved beeswax candles shaped like pinecones, or velvet-plush pumpkins. Bring the outside in with autumnal wreaths, bouquets and other hosting accessories from The Abbey or Rusted Chandelier. Finally, give guests something to do by setting out a fall-inspired puzzle from Forth and Home.
These local businesses are also one-stop shops for gifts and party favors, should you feel motivated to share the love of a cozy home this season:
ABODE by Parklyn Interiors, 736 De Mun Ave., Clayton, 314-328-1118, @abodebyparklyn (Facebook, Instagram), parklyninteriors.com
There’s nothing quite like Big Mouth Sandwich Co., partially because of its towering Italian-inspired sandwiches and perfect focaccia, but also due to the contagious enthusiasm of owners Matt Frentzel and Jon Dittmer. The duo opened the sandwich shop’s main location inside Perennial Artisan Ales (8125 Michigan) in February 2025, delighting patrons and welcoming newcomers to the brewery. An outpost kitchen at The Mack Bar & Grill (4615 Macklind) soon followed, opening in early May with an abridged, bar-focused menu wellsuited to the neighborhood gathering spot.
Frentzel and Dittmer’s world might have looked different had they not had the enduring support of Mike Risk, executive chef at O+O Pizza and Clover and The Bee, who pushed them to think bigger when it came to their dream. “We were going to start all of this with a food trailer,” Frentzel says. “We still have the trailer. But Mikey [Risk] was like, ‘I don’t think that’s good,’ and I kind of panicked. And then things took off from there.”
And take off it did, in ways that no one could have predicted at the start of 2025. Big Mouth opened at Perennial with a menu that’s still going strong, months later. On it are favorites like The Classic (Volpi capicola and prosciutto, parmesan aioli, red onion, pepperoncini, Italian-blend cheese, iceberg lettuce), which lands all the flavor of a St. Louis Italian
salad right where it belongs: on pillowy, fresh-baked focaccia that soaks in all the flavor yet keeps things from getting soggy. The Beef Bene (Ruth Family Farm beef, Italian-blend cheese, bomba aioli, mild cherry peppers, caramelized onions, au jus) is ultra satisfying, as is the vegetarian Just Beet It, stacked with roasted beets, golden raisin chimichurri, green apple, spinach and ricotta burrata spread.
The Perennial location gives the duo room to get creative and play around with specials, which roll out on a weekly basis via Instagram and the in-house menu. Recent ones have included The “PHILgogi,” with marinated pork steak smoked by Alex Cupp at The Stellar Hog, housemade kimchi, gochujang lime aioli, spinach and mozzarella cheese; The PLT, with smoked pancetta, tomatoes, black garlic vinaigrette, arugula, red onion and mozzarella; and a riff on a chicken bacon ranch, with grilled black garlic-marinated chicken, capicola, mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes and a chili lime ranch sauce that boasts “more flavor than a Jerry Springer marathon.”
The big flavor continues through to the pizza specials, which Big Mouth runs weekly alongside the sandwich ones. Past hits have included a broccolini with chili crisp, a St. Louis style (sans Provel) and a smoked pancetta with giardiniera. Snacks and sides like a whipped burrata dip and pasta salad round out the menu.
At The Mack, the menu is edited, with bar classics like the Paisano Burger – Frentzel mixes it up with salcissia to give it a little edge – and loaded fries, plus favorite sandwiches like The Beef Bene and The Classic.
The support from customers at both locations has built the duo’s confidence in the future of Big Mouth and given them a reason to keep pushing. “We’re just doing classics here,” Frentzel says. “And we’re making them our way, the way we want to do it. So it’s a little bit different. And it’s really scary sometimes: You’re getting judged by everybody all the time. Every ticket that comes in means so much to us because it’s like ... dude, this is full support from the community.”
Big Mouth Sandwich Co., inside Perennial Artisan Ales and The Mack Bar & Grill, instagram.com/bigmouth_stl
A Time to Mourn
The somber procession of black-clad mourners wends its way through Bellefontaine Cemetery, grief weighing on them heavily. The departed, Dr. Bernard Gaines Farrar, a well-known St. Louis physician, was only 63 in 1849 when he died of cholera, the disease he was working to eradicate.
Although Farrar’s funeral and 1862 reinterment were more than 150 years ago, the Mourning Society of St. Louis will accurately reenact the event for all mourners and curious onlookers to see at Consolations of Memory, a special event Saturday, Oct. 18. Visitors can tour the historic cemetery prior to the funeral and burial service.
Katherine Kozemczak works in the health insurance industry by day, but she has a love of reenacting historical events and helped create the Mourning Society in 2015. She says many of the about 50 members participate in other types of reenactments, and several work in the funeral industry. The organization began the annual Bellefontaine Cemetery funeral reenactment 10 years ago and added other events over the years.
“When people go to a museum, they see people in the past as sort of a caricature – they don’t always connect with them as a real person,” Kozemczak says. “If you create something they can relate to, like an emotional connection with someone because they’ve lost a loved one, and really lay out more details about it, it can make that person in the past more real and relatable.”
Mourning Society members also will reenact Robert Campbell’s 1879 wake at the Campbell House Museum on Friday, Oct. 24. The house will be draped in mourning black and visitors will enter the parlor to see a reconstruction of
UPCOMING EVENTS
Consolations of Memory
bellefontaine cemetery & Arboretum (4947 W. Florissant)
Campbell’s coffin surrounded by mourners. The evening event will highlight mourning clothing, memorial jewelry, post-mortem photography and other aspects of death in the 19th century.
These are not traditional Halloween events, Kozemczak notes. Children are welcome, but the somewhat macabre topics and even the somber clothing and black-veiled mourners might be disturbing. “Parents can make that call, and we do see children at the events, but it’s up to
parents to prepare their kids because it’s very real and can be sad,” she says.
Kozemczak’s primary interest is in busting historical myths that have developed over the years. “People have very fantastical ideas about how things worked, when really the people in the 1800s were just like us, dealing with hard situations and trying to work through them,” she says. “Today, you don’t know what people are going through, but when you saw a woman in mourning you know she had suffered a tragedy and it signaled that she needed support. It wasn’t just for show.”
The Mourning Society of St. Louis, mourningsociety.com
By Connie Mitchell > Photos courtesy of the Mourning Society of St. Louis
Glennon Gallop
Story and photos by James Anderson
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital hosted its annual Glennon Gallop fundraising event this September at the August J. Busch Polo Club in Defiance, Missouri. Guests were welcomed with complimentary food and drinks, raffle opportunities, silent auction items and more.
Before the polo match began, attendees enjoyed lunch and a live auction, with emcee Reed Low introducing Hossain Marandi, the president of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Though rain was in the forecast this year, the clouds parted just in time for a lively match and show of skill and coordination on the field. Proceeds from the event support Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in its mission to provide quality care for children in need.
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The Glennon Gallop helps make it possible for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and the Danis Pediatric Center to deliver exceptional care to every child who needs us – no matter their family’s circumstances. The generosity shown through this event strengthens our ability to heal, support and uplift young patients, ensuring they receive not only the best medical treatment, but also the compassion and hope they deserve.
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tami ristow, Kevin beckmann, Sandy Koller
Glennon Gallop
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Hossain Marandi
LOYOLA AcADeMY OF St. LOUIS
A Night with the Knights
Loyola Academy of St. Louis hosted its annual gala, A Night with the Knights, on campus this month –bringing together supporters, alumni, families and friends to celebrate and advance the organization’s mission. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and fellowship while rallying behind Loyola’s commitment to educational equity.
With 100% of students receiving financial assistance, funds raised at the gala go toward making sure that economic barriers never stand in the way of opportunity. Loyola provides support for young men from upper elementary to high school through transformative academic and developmental experiences.
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A Night with the Knights allowed us to celebrate the success of our alumni while highlighting the holistic educational and social-emotional support of our program. Loyola Academy will forever be a home away from home for our alumni, who have never forgotten where it all began.
– H. Eric Clark LOYOLA ACADEMY PRESIDENT
Story and photos by Diane Anderson
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ForBlanchard,creatingHip HipMahjong was, yes,tofill a needinthegrowingmarket,but more toshare the connection andcamaraderiewithanyone interested. To thatend,she runs aFacebookgroup, St. LouisMahj
Club,withmore than550 localplayers.She’salso partof a trainingteam withhersisterandothers who cometoprivate parties,homes, country clubs,bridalandbaby showers,birthdays and special eventswithall thenecessaryequipment toteach thebasics.They hostopenplays atCarretas Mexican Restaurant thelastMonday ofthe monthas wellaspublic lessonsatThe Woman’s Exchange, The Needlepoint Clubhouse, Hearth & Soul, RockwellBeerCo. and Cat’sMeow.
“Whilefieldingkids, building a careerorjust gettingthroughlife’s chaos,mahjongprovides that community,” she says. “Aroundthetable, conversationflows as freelyasthetiles:sleepdeprivednightswith littles, raisingteenagers, job changes,divorce,even grief Inone game,you realize–you’re notalone.”
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