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MAY 2018 PUBLISHER

Gordon Montgomery | Gordon.Montgomery@LifestylePubs.com Kelley Lamm | Kelley.Lamm@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

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THOUGH MAY IS TRADITIONALLY A TIME TO CELEBRATE MOTHERS, AT CHESTERFIELD LIFESTYLE, WE WANT TO TAKE THIS CHANCE TO RECOGNIZE ALL OF THE STRONG LADIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. From activists, entrepreneurs and CEOs to artists, teachers and, yes, mothers, these women are changing our community’s landscape and influencing its future. In this month's feature article, you’ll meet some of ​them and learn about the impact they have. ​You may even catch a few of them around town!​ Since May also brings the start of spring and, often, warmer weather, you’ll also find the perfect place to take a girl’s getaway to make the most out of bluer skies​. Round up the women who make life fun and hit the road. Our guide will help you plan the perfect trip and make sure you have fun—and plenty of things to do—while you're away.​ ​ ​We'll also bring you inside a ​local feminine space and share some favorite items from a local duo.

So, when we’re celebrating the mothers in our lives, we’ll also raise a glass to all of the

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2018

FEATURES 18 Feminine Spaces Even Multipurpose Rooms Can Have Bling

26 Get Away with the Girls Tuck Yourself into an Ozark Oasis

35 Local Female Movers & Shakers Spotlighting Community Women Paving the Way

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48 Finding the Beautiful in Others Mother-daughter Duo Help ‘Beautiful Stars Shine’

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DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

26 Road Trip 44 Hot Spot 48 Giving Back 51

Realty Report

52 Lifestyle Calendar 54 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

Autumn Fairy Designs Special Showing A new women's clothing line of fashionable, yet comfortable outfits and wardrobes from Autumn Fairy Designs was launched at a special showing at Chesterfield Mall during March. Owner and stylist Nicole Bimslager says samples of her new everyday wear can be viewed at AutumnFairyDesigns.com. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BECKY ERNST.

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AROUND TOWN

BESPOKE APPAREL ADDS WOMEN'S LINE A collection launch party for the new women's line of Bespoke Apparel was held by at the Hearth Room Cafe, 265 Lamp & Lantern Village. The Worth New York spring collection was debuted, with special pricing on any custom clothing during the event.

PARKWAY SHINES LIGHTS AGAIN Five Parkway Schools employees received the 2018 Light of Parkway award, recognizing the district’s extraordinary operations staff members who help create a positive and caring service environment. A total of 33 employees were nominated.

This year's recipients were Linda Barthel, cafeteria manager, Oak Brook Elementary; Edin Besic, construction supervisor, Facilities; Pat Farley, budget and athletic secretary, North High; Karen Isaac, bus driver, Transportation; and Carol Tice, confidential specialist, Instructional Services Center.

All five winners received $500 from the Parkway Alumni Association at Appreciation Evening on April 23.

2017 CHESTERFIELD CITIZEN OF THE YEAR RECOGNIZED Rosie Bergh, a long-time resident of Chesterfield, was honored in March as the 2017 Chesterfield Citizen of the Year. She has volunteered with multiple groups, including the Parkway School District, St. Luke’s Hospital, St. John’s United Church of Christ, the Fire Workers Union and other civic organizations. She logged more than 3,000 volunteer hours at St. Luke’s.

For several years, Rosie has been stopping by Marie de Village and Parc Provence, visiting residents at nursing homes with few or no family members who are able to visit.

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CHESTERFIELD TOWNE CENTRE SELLS FOR $9M Scott Properties, led by Joe Scott, bought the Chesterfield Towne Centre plaza at 101-219 Chesterfield Towne Centre reportedly for $9 million from Continental Realty, a Baltimore-area firm.

The Chesterfield 85,183-square-foot shopping plaza has tenants including Vito's in the Valley, Symbowl, Tack Trunk, Treasure Rooms and office spaces.

Scott Properties manages office, medical and retail spaces, and owns Crown Valley Winery.

Thank you, Chesterfield!

TWO 'GREEN TEAM' AWARDEES RECOGNIZED Two women, Elaine Collins and Judy Smith, received a "Green Team" recognition by the Chesterfield Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee members for their volunteerism toward the group's community initiatives in pollinators' (bees) support, environmental protection and recycling.

LOCAL SAND VOLLEYBALL AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER Sand volleyball leagues will be offered at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, starting in June, according to Chesterfield city sources. The city's sand volleyball courts can be rented for tournaments and fundraisers. For details, email athleticcomplex@chesterfield.mo.us.

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EVEN MULTIPURPOSE ROOMS CAN HAVE BLING ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY ANNE MATHEIS

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AS AN AWARD-WINNING INTERIOR DESIGNER, NANCY BARRETT ZEROES IN ON CLIENT'S INNER DREAMS FOR SURROUNDINGS. This owner of Beautiful Rooms at 16670 Old Chesterfield Road has been assisting clients since 1995, including how to create the newly popular "feminine spaces."

"Oftentimes, it's about adding the right accessories because many women want timeless, long-lasting but customized interiors," Nancy says.

As an American Society of Interior Designers member and past chapter president, Nancy applies solid, natural design fundamentals into every project. But to create more "her space" personal touches, she says there are many choices of bling.

"To glam it up, we can weave in different types of sparkle, such as fabrics, crystal or metallics," she says. "And to create a more feminine look overall, we use more curved lines."

For example, Nancy had a recent client who wanted a custom-tailored gathering spot for herself and friends, so they turned a living room into a space with four chairs, circular table, big mirror and chandelier. She also had a client who wanted to remodel her bathroom with some feminine touches without going over the top. A soaking tub, lighted mirrors, crystal cabinet hardware and green–her favorite color—glass tile added a feminine thrill.

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”TO MAKE A SPACE WARM AND INVITING, I LIKE TO MIX MULTIPLE TEXTURES TO EACH CLIENT’S TASTE.”

GET THE LOOK + NANCY SUGGESTS INCORPORATING TRENDY ACCESSORIES.

She says a popular, current touch is adding softness through faux fur: fur on benches, as throws, at ends of beds. Introducing shimmery, gold-colored items instantly makes rooms pop. Add new decorations that easily can be changed or switched out for seasonal reasons. This bedroom formerly was home to teenage boys. Now it beckons with chenille fabric, a sparkling acrylic bench, mercury glass lamps and metallic art frames.

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LOCAL FEMALE MOVERS & SHAKERS (CON TI N UED)

m a x i m i z i n g t e c h n o l o g y c o n n e c t o r Lisa Nichols This co-founder of Chesterfield-based Technology Partners is invested in meeting new people and building relationships. As a Kentucky native, Lisa Nichols lives for what she calls the Triple Crown in business:Â connecting employees, clients and community while helping them with their core values. She likes uniting people who need things because she says it energizes her to help people achieve their dreams.

From revolutionizing IT staffing through a different business model, she claims her passion comes from allowing the best and brightest people to rise to their fullest potentials, all while remaining happy and satisfied in life.Â

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Erin Joy Knowing when to delegate, outsource or to say no is precisely what this business coach and small-business consultant does for entrepreneurial female owners and managers. As CEO of Black Dress Partners, Erin Joy concentrates on the operations, marketing and psychological aspects of businesses. She hosts events tailored for female business owners. In fact, in 2015 she founded the annual Midwest Women Business Owners' Conference that now attracts 500 attendees to The Ritz Carlton to discuss leadership, empowerment, collaboration and performance. At the end of the day, Erin helps women in business find their best selves. CONTINUED >

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Danielle Stilts Teachers have extraordinary daily opportunities to support and inspire students is how Danielle Stilts describes today's educators. She says she can't imagine a better job and wanted to be in education ever since her kindergarten teacher took the time to believe in her and make her feel important. After teaching, she recently became a library media specialist within the Parkway School District and is fostering media engagement and proper digital citizenship. She says she believes kids can do anything. They must believe Danielle can do anything, too, because she just won the Parkway District Teacher of the Year award.Â

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Living on the cutting edge of anti-aging products while inspiring and mentoring teams is where Tessa Greenspan likes most to be.

As a previous owner of a farmers market, she also enjoys teaching others about health and empowering one's self to live with positivity

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Tessa Greenspan from the inside out. She believes women often let insecurities lead to a lack of self-confidence, but that with some encouragement and empowerment, they can do all things they set out to do. Each day, she says she chooses joy, happiness, learning and growth, as a lifelong student and president of TBG Enterprises LLC. CONTINUED >

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Christine Candio Dedicating her life to serving others is what drew Christine Candio to becoming a nurse. And she says she enjoyed that for several decades. But when the chance to become the first female CEO of St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield arose, she realized she could serve an even greater population of people. She now says setting the course of excellent patient care in various communities and providing visible leadership is her mission. She thinks of health care as more of a vocation than a job and is proud of the hospital celebrating its 152nd business anniversary.Â

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Bridget Nations Bridget Nations was raised in a large, teambased family with "purposeful-minded" parents. Perhaps that's why she strives so hard to connect the networking dots for people in the Chesterfield community.

As a former teacher, she now raises funds for charitable organizations, serves on the Chesterfield City Council, works with Maryville University for higher education initiatives, co-spearheads the Chesterfield Business Association and serves as executive director for the nonprofit alliance organization Progress 64 West. She also manages catering and events at Balaban's in Chesterfield. She says working on others is working on herself.

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DINNER & A MOVIE STAR ENJOY LUNCH OR DINNER AT ART ON THE SQUARE AND CATCH MELISSA MCCARTHY IN “LIFE OF THE PARTY” ARTICLE KATHLEEN KAISER

IF YOU TRAVEL FOUR HOURS NORTH OF ST. Louis, you will find the town of Plainfield Illinois, which is where Melissa Ann McCarthy’s story began. Born into a Catholic home, and raised on a farm, this girl’s Midwestern roots are strong and deep.

Deciding to leave the nest to head to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale for college, McCarthy soon decided the college life wasn’t for her and headed off to do stand-up comedy in New York City and Los Angeles. She is an alumna of The Groundlings, an improv and sketch comedy troupe which she was a part of for over 10 years.

Then, when the small screen came calling, she didn’t miss a beat, performing opposite her cousin Jenny McCarthy in the short-lived NBC comedy "Jenny." But you probably remember her best from her role on the small screen, playing Sookie St. James, the super-friendly and very klutzy friend of Lorelai in "Gilmore Girls" from 44

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Melissa McCarthy as Deanna in New Line Cinema's comedy "Life of the Party," a Warner Bros. Pictures' release. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

2000-07. And who hasn’t loved seeing her

Day, with hubby Ben Falcone, and con-

She returned to television in 2017 to

playing funny girl Molly Flynn on the CBS

tinuing to bring her comedic genius to

take on the role of White House Press

Sitcom "Mike & Molly) (2010-16), which

the big screen in films like "Identity Thief"

Secretary Sean Spicer for a few episodes

garnered her an Emmy for outstanding lead

opposite Jason Bateman, and "The Heat"

of NBC’s "Saturday Night Live," bringing

actress in a comedy series.

opposite Sandra Bullock. In 2014, she

her rousing acclaim in this role too.

Lucky for all of us, the woman deemed the

decided to write with Falcone, and take

So, what’s up next for this producer,

fourth highest-paid actress in 2017 manages

direction from him too, playing opposite

actress and funny girl? McCarthy and

to keep up with the roles that keep coming

Susan Sarandon, Kathy Bates, and Allison

Falcone are joining forces yet again, put-

her way on the big screen too, including

Janney in her production company’s first

ting pen to paper and creating their next

the breakout role that brought an Academy

film, "Tammy," while also playing opposite

comedic adventure, "Life of the Party."

Award nomination and a Screen Actors Guild

Bill Murray in "St. Vincent."

McCarthy plays Deanna, a dedicated

nomination for best supporting actress— playing Megan Price in 2011’s "Bridesmaids."

This beautiful, talented and high-powered

47-year-old

comedian,

Coming into her own in the lead actress

mother and housewife whose husband

role, McCarthy soon after took on the

abruptly dumps her, so she decides to

action-packed thriller "Spy," receiving a

head back to college, and subsequently

actress,

nomination for a Golden Globe for best

experiences all that college life has to

producer, wife and mother has been

actress in a motion picture comedy or

offer—with her daughter by her side no

running on overdrive ever since, forming

musical for the role. In 2016, McCarthy

less! "Life of the Party" is rated PG-13 and

her own production company, On the

starred in "The Boss" and "Ghostbusters."

hits a theater near you on Friday, May 11.

ART ON THE SQUARE Well, May is finally here, and the weather is perfect for those excursions with the entire family in tow. A great place to enjoy exquisite food while also getting the opportunity to view fine art from all over the world is at the 17th Annual Art on the Square, May 18-20, in Belleville, Illinois.

Once you’ve strolled around the public square filled with artists showing in 12 different mediums, you can also enjoy fabulous culinary creations from the award-winning Beast Craft BBQ or delectable sushi from St. Louis’ own Drunken Fish. You might also want to indulge that sweet tooth of yours with homemade German pastries from Oma Gisi's German Bakery or dive into some handmade ice cream from the White Cottage Ice Cream Parlor.

Once your tummy’s full, you can enjoy live music, a childrens' area and so much more all weekend long.

For more information about the show and the culinary creations throughout the food court, visit ArtOnTheSquare.com.

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MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO HELP ‘BEAUTIFUL STARS SHINE’ THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEAM OF KATHY KUCIK AND ALLYSON KUCIK-MARTIN, WHO OWN BELLA GENTE SALON AT 212 THF BLVD. IN CHESTERFIELD COMMONS PLAZA, OBVIOUSLY FOCUS ON HAIR WITHIN THEIR SALON. But they also often concentrate on tresses during charitable events and for community causes.

One nonprofit very special to artistic directors Kathy and Allyson is Friends Of Kids With Cancer.

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"We're truly blessed and honored to be able to help these beautiful stars shine," Kathy says about Friends of Kids' annual Fashion Show & Boutique fundraiser, The fundraiser is a day at the Ritz Carlton that focuses on the youths' fun, smiles, laughter and strength. It's about not letting cancer define one's life. The kids hit the runway, complete with hair and makeup done by area cosmetologists, including Kathy.

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” W I T H AL L OF T HE C RAZI NES S I N T HE WO RLD TODAY, T HI S SALON OF F ERS A R ESP I T E AND EN COU RAG ES P OSI T I VIT Y.” —KATHY KUCIK, CO-OWNER, BELLA GENTE SALON

The concept of spotlighting others even works well with the name of Allyson and Kathy's salon, which, translated from Italian, means "nice, beautiful people." In fact, Allyson says their motto is, "Bella Gente brings forward the beautiful person in you."

Additionally, Bella Gente Salon team members donate winter coats for Warners' Warm-Up coat drive each year.

They also collect canned goods for Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, which is one of the region's largest social service providers for individuals, families and children.

"With all of the craziness in the world today, this salon offers a respite and encourages positivity," Kathy says.

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