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[ letter from the editor ] Right around holiday time, I heard an interview on NPR with the author of a book titled, The Midwest: God’s Gift to Planet Earth!

While author Mike Draper handles the topic with more than a little levity, I’ve long thought the Midwest was due for some props on the national scene. In fact, I feel a good New Year’s resolution coming on: non-Midwesterners could resolve to learn firsthand about wonderful cities like St. Louis.

I have family abroad, for example, who wouldn’t dream of interrupting their visits to New York with a detour here. They consider it no more than the proverbial flyover, even though we have among the best zoo, baseball team, opera company, botanical garden and symphony in the country. In fact, we have something much more compelling, and, as Draper points out, hard to quantify: really nice people.

I’m not sure if that explains why the Midwest has given rise to more than its share of famous authors, inventors and great Americans of all stripe, from Hemingway and Frank Lloyd Wright to Neil Armstrong and Superman. And the Midwest, in general, has bred more presidents than any other region, too (Lincoln, Grant, Truman, Reagan, Harrison, Hayes, Hoover and Obama!).

I have found, actually, that once people spend a little time here, they’re singing a different tune. Even my reticent cousin from L.A. left St. Louis an avowed convert after a tour of Forest Park and a couple of visits to Ted Drewes.

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Nostalgia – Metro Theater Company Talk of the Towns Cover story – Forsyth School Charlie’s Town The Insider Bookshelf – Not Your Mother’s Book Club Business Beat

[ photo album ] Veiled Prophet Ball 2012 16 Index of VP Maids by Page 17 Cover story –

The Veiled Prophet Organization 18 The Court 20 VP Maids 28 Ladies of Honor 29 Meet the Maids 30 Better Than 1,000 Words 32 Behind the Scenes 34 G.O.’s Party

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Forsyth School, located at 6235 Wydown Blvd., hosts Perspectives on Forsyth, a panel where prospective families can ask questions of Forsyth alums and their parents. The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place at 7 p.m. Jan. 16.

Pictured on the cover: Forsyth alums Sydne Stacker, Hody Nemes and Sarah Soffer. For more information, call 314.726.4542, or visit forsythonline.com.

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[ nostalgia ] metro theater company by judy goodman

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As Metro Theater Company says, We began with an impulse: the creative urge to make something up.

Inspired by young people, artist Zaro Weil and educator Lynn Rubright founded Metro Theater Circus in 1973. Bringing together a diverse group of artists, they mixed drama, music, storytelling and dance. Before long, they were taking their shows on the road and performing in schools.

In 1992, the group became Metro Theater Company, creating professional theater and fostering inclusive community and meaningful learning through the arts. They have toured with 40 productions, including 30 original plays, to 41 states, as well as to Canada, Italy, Japan and Taiwan. Having performed for more than 2 million people, today the group primarily focuses on the St. Louis region.

This is an especially significant time for Metro Theater, as it recently launched its 40th anniversary season and moved to a new home at 3311 Washington Ave., in the east end of the Grand Center Arts District. Considered a ‘dream space,’ there is plenty of room for production and staff, costumes and props, and a fullsized rehearsal stage. Plans include increased collaboration with arts and cultural

organizations, as well as with area churches, schools and neighborhoods.

Artistic Director Carol North, who has been with NOW Metro Theater since 1977, explains, “Nurturing creative learning is as central to our work as creating compelling theater. Our education programs have evolved considerably over the last decade to serve that purpose. Our mission thrives in schools, though we are delighted to go wherever there are young people to greet us!”

Metro Theater Company teams with Edison Theatre to bring Jackie and Me to St. Louis audiences Jan. 11 through 27. The play is about Jackie Robinson, who forever changed the face of baseball by demonstrating courage, dignity and perseverance.

Based on the children’s novel written by Dan Gutman and adapted for the stage by Steven Dietz, the fictional story takes a young Joey Stoshack back in time to 1947 when Branch Rickey signed Jackie Robinson as the first black man to play in the major leagues.

If you would like to contribute a memory, please contact judy at nostalgia@townandstyle.com

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A year-end ranking by Bloomberg’s Businessweek has put quite the feather in Ballwin’s cap: The magazine named the city the best in Missouri to raise children. Nationwide, data from more than 3,200 cities and towns with populations from 5,000 to 50,000 were analyzed, in categories from schools and crime to employment and recreation.

Ballwin got props for its excellent recreation complex, The Pointe at Ballwin Commons, as well as access to other outdoor activities. Notably, the list excluded places where the median family income exceeds $115,866, the lower limit for the wealthiest 20 percent of U.S. families.

Although it’s one of our westernmost suburbs, there hasn’t been a lot of the Wild West out in Chesterfield— that is, until the Great Gold Dust Caper.

Last month, employees of a Pfizer lab called cops to report that $700,000 worth of gold dust was missing. It vanished sometime between November 2011 and 2012, and Pfizer execs are mum about anything to do with proprietary research.

Although the mystery continues, you have to wonder what the response would have been from area cash-for-gold places were someone to bring in a sackful of glittery dust.

Last fall, Union Pacific Railroad awarded Kirkwood the honorary designation as a ‘Train Town USA.’ It’s kind of anticlimactic here, in a town defined by its historic train station, the only one in the Missouri suburbs where passenger trains make a stop.

The town was named after the chief engineer for the railroad, James Pugh Kirkwood. The first train arrived here in May 1853 for an auction sale of lots in what was to be the first planned suburb west of the Mississippi. The

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first station at the site, a frame building, wasn’t completed until 1863.

The station that stands today, an example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, was completed in 1893 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Commuter trains ran to and from Kirkwood until 1961.

Today, the majority of rail traffic is comprised of frequent freights that rumble across Kirkwood Road, annoying motorists who don’t realize that a block to the west there’s a bridge above the tracks. Meanwhile, Amtrak operates the Missouri River Runner, which makes two daily round-trips from St. Louis to Kansas City.

The station is run entirely by volunteers and may also be rented for special occasions.

A tip of the trolley conductor’s hat to Maplewood, which is well on its way toward converting a former trolley and bus loop off Sutton Avenue into a unique park. Pavement was removed in 2011, grass is well-established, and the city is considering a landscape design proposal largely consisting of ‘passive space’—a grassy area for dog walkers, Frisbee throwers and

The holiday season had its share of metro-wide Awww moments. Awww No. 1 comes from Town & Country: For the eighth year, volunteers made stockings and caps for the 300-some bundles of joy that arrived during the season at Missouri Baptist Hospital. But for us, No. 2 was even more awww-inspiring: In O’Fallon, hopeful groom Justin Blattel proposed to Meghan Ohrman via a display of holiday lights that spelled out ‘Will You (Marry) Me,’ the critical verb represented by a diamond ring. As soon as she accepted, a friend set off fireworks.

Lewis and Clark they aren’t, but on an unseasonably balmy, very windy December day, two intrepid explorers set out on a Mississippi River excursion. In kayaks.

Both experienced at this means of water transit, Doug Kaufman of Ladue and Brad Weisenstein of Belleville, Ill., put in north of Lumiere Place and took to the Big Muddy, which the wind was whipping into whitecaps, and headed south with the current.

River traffic consisted of barges and a solitary motorboat whose occupants yelled at the lone kayakers. The men, also avid bicyclists and accustomed to heckling from motorized vehicles, continued their adventure unperturbed.

They floated about a half-mile south of the Poplar Street Bridge and came across a shipwreck that St. Louisans may have long forgotten, in part because it’s partially submerged when the river level is normal. Last summer’s drought fully exposed the curiosity.

The U.S.S. Inaugural, a World War II minesweeper once moored near the Gateway Arch, had served as a museum for a period after the late 1960s. But the Great Flood of 1993 ripped the 185-foot ship from its moorings and it sank, coming to rest on its port side downriver. Today, the rusted hulk looks from the water like a beached whale from another planet.

From the riverbank, it’s a relic long since stripped of anything valuable, including its dignity: Its designation as a National Historic Landmark was withdrawn in 2001.

An ignominious end for a ship that was credited with clearing 82 mines.

Meanwhile, during her service—1944 and 1945, when the tide had turned against Japan—desperate Japanese pilots started making suicide dives into American ships, destroying or damaging many and taking untold numbers of lives.

Kaufman and Weisenstein found an intriguing, artful piece of graffiti on the rusty metal—a kamikaze depicted in a steep dive amid bursts of flak, accompanied by this saying: ‘Our Fallen Brothers.’ It could apply to those who perished on either side of the last century’s worst catastrophe.

One might imagine a certain star on the Walk of Fame in U. City began to glitter more brightly the night after Christmas, when singer Fontella Bass passed away at age 72.

Bass began her career singing gospel, ventured into R&B long enough to score a radio hit in 1965 with Rescue Me, then returned to gospel, which she had come by honestly. Her voice and piano teacher was her mother, noted gospel singer Martha Bass. Although her rendition of Rescue Me was her only Top 40 hit, which relegates her to ‘one-hit wonder’ status in the eyes of pop historians, the song Fontella co-wrote also was recorded by

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Two out of three is, in the case of Webster Groves retail establishments, kind of sad.

Pudd’nhead Books, the independent store that notably moved scarcely a block from a strip center to Big Bend Boulevard in 2011 by employing a human chain to hand off books from person to person, closed Dec. 31.

Otherwise, Old Orchard’s loss is Old Webster’s gain. Euclid Records plans in a few months to move from its space in the DeSoto Building (also home to Cyrano’s) to the space on Gore Avenue that will be vacated by venerable art dealer McCaughen and Burr. To complete the address shuffling, the latter plans a move as early as February to the space on Lockwood Avenue left vacant by the late, lamented Webster Records.

Signers of a petition against a ‘ropes course’ through the trees aren’t exactly going ape about a company’s proposal for building one in Greensfelder Park, and the company—Go Ape!—is considering locating elsewhere in the park, if not another location entirely. The company builds treetop adventure courses, which are roughly comparable to the zipline enterprises gaining popularity elsewhere.

The concession reportedly would bring in needed revenue to St. Louis County parks, as much as $100,000 by its second year, but purists worry it would spoil the unspoiled; i.e., negatively impact the experience enjoyed by campers, hikers, equestrians and other park visitors. One of the groups hoping to put a stop to the project is Wildwood Horse Owners and Acreage Association, with the appropriate acronym of WHOAA.

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When you’re looking for the right school for your child, it helps to ask someone who has been there and done that. That’s why Forsyth School hosts Perspectives on Forsyth, an annual panel discussion that gives prospective parents a chance to question former Forsyth students. “There’s no better way to find the best possible school for your children than to get the inside scoop from our alumni and their parents,” says director of admission Erica Axelbaum. During the Jan. 16 event, alums will discuss how Forsyth prepared them for success in secondary school and beyond.

Since 1961, Forsyth has been known for its challenging, engaging curriculum, inspiring learning techniques and a wide range of extracurricular activities. “We provide children from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade with a supportive environment that gives them every opportunity for success, so they develop self-confidence and a lifelong love of learning,” Axelbaum says.

By the time students graduate, they will have mapped the world from memory, performed a Shakespeare play, walked the high beam, learned every system in the body, and even taken a couple of camping trips—all while developing a strong foundation in language arts, math and science. “Our students consistently score high on standardized tests, and they graduate ready to face tough academic challenges,” Axelbaum says. “Ninety-four percent attend highly selective independent secondary schools, and six percent go on to the top suburban public schools. Many earn National Merit recognition.”

But don’t take the administration’s word for it. Ask the experts. “Forsyth helped shape who I am today,” says Hody Nemes (class of 2002), who credits a long list of teachers, including Christine Torlina and Bill Sawyer, for encouraging his interest in science. “They made learning a riveting adventure and encouraged us to think critically. They showed me that knowledge is not a list of facts, but a set of stories you can dig your teeth into.” The John Burroughs graduate is currently majoring in environmental studies at Yale University.

Sydne Stacker, an ’03 grad, went to Whitfield School and is now pursuing a degree in sport management at the University of Michigan. “The teachers and coaches at Forsyth, particularly Shelley Stone, opened my eyes to what I was capable of,” she says. She fondly remembers participating in a Grandparents’ Day show that encompassed everything she and her fellow students were learning in their classes. “I always felt secure and comfortable at Forsyth. It felt like home.”

Sarah Soffer (class of ’02) graduated from Burroughs and is working toward a master’s degree in public health at Tufts Medical School. “The caring teachers at Forsyth, including my third and fifth-grade teachers, Jane Molden and Anne Reinholdt, knew there was more to learning than guessing the right answer on a multiple-choice test. I was shy, but they nurtured my interests, challenged me to fulfill my potential, and helped me build the confidence to pursue my dreams. It was a great foundation, and I’ll carry it with me the rest of my life.”

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Veiled Prophet Maids and their families participate in the VP Organization’s Community Service Initiative

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Every year, the Veiled Prophet Maids of Honor glide like spun-sugar

swans toward His Mysterious Majesty from the Enchanted Realm of Khorassan. But there’s more to the VP Ball than lovely young women dancing the night away while their parents beam with pride.

“The summer before the ball gives the girls a chance to continue the tradition of community service they’re learned from their families and schools,” says Thomas Cooke, spokesperson for the Veiled Prophet Organization. As part of the organization’s Community Service Initiative, VP Maids of Honor set aside their satin gowns and fragile evening slippers for jeans and sneakers. They volunteer with nonprofits such as Beyond Housing, Food Outreach, Forest Park Forever, Gateway 180, Northside Community School, Operation Brightside, Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club, Rainbow Village and the YWCA. “Alongside their fathers and other family members, the girls collectively spend thousands of hours doing meaningful work that makes our community a better place,” Cooke says. “They tackle hands-on, sweat-equity chores: painting walls and fences at public schools, doing home improvements for low-income families, planting flowers and bulbs in downtown St. Louis, and cleaning up yards, parks and playgrounds around town.” This past summer, more than 115 maids were involved in the program. “It’s not mandatory, but we’ve consistently had nearly 100 percent participation,” he notes.

Founded in 1878, the VP Organization originated as a group of local business leaders intent on promoting economic activity and tourism during the post-Civil War recession.

Over the years, it has grown into a group that generates funding and other resources for civic projects and initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for all St. Louisans.

“It’s not just about giving money; it’s about acting as a catalyst and providing guidance and leadership to accomplish goals,” Cooke explains. Efforts include the Celebrate St. Louis concert series, the illumination of Eads Bridge, the Overlook Stage on Wharf Street, the Grand Staircase under the Arch, the Cardinals and Rams world championship parades, the VP Parade and Fair St. Louis.

These events and enhancements are free for everyone to enjoy, Cooke explains. “Along with the thousands of St. Louisans who attend, the parade and fair also attract visitors from all over the country,” he says. “They stay in local hotels, dine and shop at local businesses, and generate economic activity that strengthens the entire region.”

So the grandeur and pomp of the annual ball is just the tip of the glittering iceberg.

“Hands-on community involvement is the very heart of the VP Organization’s mission, and it always will be,” Cooke says. “These young ladies emerge from the VP experience ready to serve as the next generation of leaders.” The ball will always be a wonderful memory, he adds, “but the satisfaction of helping others and taking an active role in their community lasts long after the party is over.”

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s the court The Queen’s Supper, held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of the 68 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 128th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Margaret Frances Schnuck’s Special Maids: Caitlin Elizabeth Condie, Katharine Louise Cella, Emily Curby Parker, Camille Véron Ewing, Katherine Elizabeth Lindberg Stone and Moyosola Olawunmi Taiwo-Akande.

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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Condie of Ladue, Caitlin majors in education studies at Colgate University. She attended Mary Institute St. Louis Country Day School, graduating in 2011, and did her volunteer service at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Caitlin’s siblings are Eleanor, Bridget and Joe.

Studying pre-med and economics at Vanderbilt University, Katharine is the daughter of Ms. Kimberly Cella and Mr. John George Cella.

She graduated from Mary Institute St. Louis Country Day School in 2011 and is involved in several service projects, including the Best Buddies Ambassador program at Vanderbilt.

Katharine is the sister of Anabelle and William.

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Colorado, Camille majors in evolutionary biology and creative writing. She is the granddaughter of former VP Queen Rosalie McRee Ewing (1940), the niece of former Queen Robin Ewing Engler (1967) and the cousin of former Queen Rosalie Ewing Engler (1997). She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Timothy Ewing and graduated from Mary Institute St. Louis Country Day School.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Craig Stone of Frontenac, Katherine attends Florida State University and is on the Dean’s List there, majoring in interior design. Katherine graduated from Mary Institute St. Louis Country Day School.

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5 Adlyne Sarah Harris

6 Lauren Phelps Waterbury 7 Mary Elise Ciapciak, 8 Allison Sloan Perry, 9 Colby Catherine Kinsella

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1 Sarah Greene Browning 2 Katharine Michelle Taesu Latta, 3 Kathryn Ann Pflager

4 Madigan Elizabeth McGovern, 5 Alexandra Noelle Windsor, 6 Anne Wilson Trulaske 7 Margaret Irene Brown, 8 Cameron Nicole Catsavis, 9 Julie Marie Bazan, 10 Sloane Winfield Schaefer

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11 Abigail Sally Margulis, 12 Deena Meyer Sant, 13 Elizabeth Michelle Mueller, 14 Katherine Talbot Hetlage 15 Hattie Kellett Potts Smith, 16 Margaret Elizabeth Frane, 17 Rosalba Gleijeses, 18 Christina Elizabeth Buck

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Ms. Meena Kang Millman 3 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry B. Pflager III 4 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Brian E. McGovern 5 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Windsor Jr. 6 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Trulaske 7 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John F. Brown 8 daughter of Mr. Gus L. Catsavis and Ms. Cathy Catsavis 9 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Bazan Jr. 10 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Scott E. Schaefer and Ms. Diana Schaefer 11 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William S. Margulis 12 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Sant 13 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. David B. Mueller 14 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James C. Hetlage 15 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Burr R. Smith 16 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Frane 17 daughter of Mr. Mario Gleijeses and Ms. Betsey gleijeses 18 daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Stanley W. Buck 19 daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. Banton, shown escorted by William C. Banton II 20 daughter of Mr. David W. Mesker Jr. and Ms. Elizabeth Mesker, shown escorted by Brick P. Storts IV 21 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. David J. Thiemann

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5 Therese Marie Diederich

7 Elizabeth Paige Murphy, 8 Caroline Frances Murphy, 9 Haley Alexandra Busch, 10 MOLLY KATHLEEN KRIPPENE

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1 daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Jerome V. Dwyer, shown escorted by George L. Hensley Jr. 2 daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Matthew J. Matava, shown escorted by Kurt D. Zoeller 3 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Milton D. Oliver, shown escorted by Keith B. Buckland 4 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. Kalsbeek, shown escorted by Mark C. Kodner 5 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gene Diederich, shown escorted by Keith R. Krieg 6 daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Peter Fonseca, shown escorted by Charles J. McEnery III 7 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T. Frank Murphy 8 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T. Frank Murphy 9 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William K. Busch 10 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas U. Krippene 11 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Malzahn, shown escorted by James R. Klingler 12 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Knapp III, shown escorted by James H. Howe IV 13 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Esser 14 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Peter W. Herzog III 15 daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Jerome V. Dwyer 16 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Palmer, shown escorted by John R. Capps 17 daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Andrew M. Rouse, shown escorted by John S. Rouse 18 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Terrence M. Finn, shown escorted by James Michael Medart

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Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Krause, David B. Weiss shown escorted by 7 daughter of

Mr. & Mrs. Craig W. Ashmore, shown escorted by John P. Boldt 8 daughter of

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7 Kelly Elizabeth Ashmore

5 Hannah McBride Waidmann

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4 Mrs. Robert J. Will

5 Mrs. Thomas Mckittrick Jones 7 Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Edwards IV

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the maids s meet the girls behind the gowns by rebecca koenig

{Colby Kinsella } Parents | Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Kinsella Jr. School | Kirkwood s Randolph-Macon College Varsity field hockey player Colby Kinsella traded her stick and skirt for a gown last month. The sophomore at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va., followed in her sister’s and mother’s footsteps as she walked down the runway as a VP maid.

Kinsella played field hockey for Kirkwood High School and knew she wanted to play for a college team. “Playing a sport in college gives me another challenge,” she says. She and her Division III teammates at Randolph-Macon won second in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference this fall. “We were not expected to make it anywhere near the championship game, so that was kind of exciting,” she says. Kinsella says she really appreciates the camaraderie of her 15 teammates. “I’m very close with all of them,” she says. “I’m so far away from home they really are my family.”

In preparation for the ball, Kinsella volunteered with Beyond Housing this summer on projects like painting walls and making garden beds. “It was fun to do work with the girls I was going to be walking with,” she says. Her largest project was building a fence around a house with her father. “It was so cool to see the transition from before to afterward. It was a really good feeling. That was the first time I’ve used a power tool!”

Walking with the friends she made this summer was a highlight of the ball—as was finally getting to wear the gown she helped design. “I absolutely love it,” Kinsella says.

“I hate taking it off!”

{Marnie Brown }

{Moyosola Akande} Parents | Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin O. Akande School | MICDS s Regent’s American College London Thinking globally comes naturally to Moyosola Akande. The 20-year-old sophomore studies management and international business at Regent’s American College London, works as a resident assistant for students studying abroad, and will soon start studying Mandarin. “I’ve really enjoyed it.

I’ve met so many people from all around the world,” Akande says. “London is the epitome of diversity.”

Born in Texas, Akande moved to St. Louis in 2000 and attended high school at MICDS. “I ended up in London because I wanted to be involved in something in Europe, meeting people from all walks of life,” she says. “I love meeting people, and figuring out where I want to go in terms of making a contribution.”

Akande volunteered with Beyond Housing this summer, which helps strengthen communities by providing affordable homes, education and health programs. She worked specifically with the organization’s 24:1 initiative, which supports neighborhoods in the Normandy School District. “It was a lot of fun helping out with that and helping rebuild the communities in that district in St. Louis,” she says.

Prepping for the ball from across the ocean posed some challenges. “A lot of girls were able to come home for Thanksgiving and get fittings done,” Akande says, but she had to wait until she was home for the semester to finalize her outfit. However, she was able to participate in what she says is the most important part of the preparation process: “Getting to know the other girls who are maids— bonding time with the dads, as well.”

Parents | Mr. and Mrs. John F. Brown School | Villa Duchesne s Vanderbilt University The faded gown in Marnie Brown’s basement is a reminder of her family’s long connection to the Veiled Prophet ball: Brown’s grandmother wore it years ago, when she was a maid. It’s one of the reasons Brown and her father were excited to participate in this year’s event. “He thinks it’s kind of cool that I’m doing it since my grandmother did,” she says.

Brown is a sophomore English and managerial studies student at Vanderbilt University. In addition to playing field hockey when she was at Villa Duchesne, she was the president of the book club and an editor of the school newspaper. “I’m really passionate about books,” she says, and her college extracurricular activities show it.

She’s involved with Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit that promotes child literacy, and she tutors young students in an afterschool program in a Nashville church.

Brown is interested in possibly going into the publishing field, she says.

The ball is not the only exciting part of the VP experience, Brown notes. “I actually think the community service part of the VP is really cool,” she says. This summer she helped paint fences downtown and did landscaping work off the side of the highway, meeting maids who attended various high schools in town.

“It’s been cool to get to know them through service,” Brown says.

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With a history dating back to 1878, when the VP Queen was initially called Belle of the Ball, nothing conveys the pageantry and tradition of the VP Ball like archival photographs. We’re in luck, since illustrations, photos, program covers and even daguerreotypes have been preserved and now reside at the Missouri History Museum. Thanks to the foresight of the VP organization, we can show today’s St. Louisans an important part of our city’s civic and social history.

A page at 1984 ball

Hester Betts Laughlin in 1894, the first VP Queen Audrey Faust Wallace, 1955 vp Queen Jen Johnson, 1933 VP Queen

Young pages at 1984 ball

1906 invitation Queen’s bandeau, 1934

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The 1984 vp queen, Molly Hyland

57th Ball, held at The Coliseum

A special set, 1937, at Kiel Auditorium

Diane Waring Desloge, 1962 vp queen

The 1960 VP Queen and court in a parade float A daguerreotype depicting the original ball of 1892

1935 Ball at St. Louis Coliseum

Bengal Lancers, 1984

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s behind the scenes by catherine klene

Parade illustration 1886 Kiel ball 1938, with Bengal Lancers

richard nix jr., third from left PHOTO BY THOMAS WARWICK

program from 1896

Photo appearing in American Women’s Review, 1908

GO’s float 1939

vp poster, 1883

s What do you do as ball chairman?

Nix: My role is basically to work with the committees to make sure the theme of the ball is brought out. It’s all about the young ladies that night, and we want to make it as magical, mystical and fun as possible. s Why is this ball such an important part of St. Louis culture?

Nix: I feel like it’s the best party in St. Louis. It’s been around for 128 years, and the ball has tremendous history for the city. Historically, it was a way to honor those involved with business development and their daughters. s The VP Ball is a huge undertaking. When do you begin planning?

Nix: We meet at the end of January and talk about what went right last year, what went wrong—a self-evaluation. We start planning in April. A large number of committees make the ball so successful. s The ball is steeped in tradition, but the theme changes each year. How is this year’s theme, The Far East, incorporated?

Nix: It starts with the design of the invitation, which comes out in early October. Then the decor. VP staff, led by artistic director Bill Griffin, does large-scale paintings to transform the Hyatt ballroom. The decor, backdrops, floats—you name it— they make them from scratch. Volunteers work with our paid staff to come in on weekends and help paint, cut Styrofoam to look like a serpent, whatever needs to be done. During move-in a week before, we unload four or five tractor trailers at 6:30 a.m. filled with props and equipment. We will transform two ballrooms into the land of Khorassan.

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s The same ballroom must be turned into a reception and receiving line in less than 20 minutes. How do you do it?

Nix: Since we’ve been at the Hyatt (formerly the Adam’s Mark) for 28 years, we have a great foundation to work with. It’s the hundreds of volunteers that night who make it appear seamless. Removing 1,500 chairs from the ballroom in 12 to 18 minutes is quite a feat.

You know this night is such an important one for dads and daughters. I do get to enjoy it after the meal has been served and the band is playing. Watching the dads and daughters is really what makes it so fun and worth the effort. s What is your favorite behind-the-scenes moment?

Nix: It probably goes back 10 years ago, when I had just joined the committee. Forty years before, there was a Queen’s receiving line and reception, and we wanted to bring it back. The challenge was how to transform the ballroom in 15 minutes to the receiving line. Bringing back that piece of history and trying to make it work was fun. s What about your favorite moment during the ball?

Nix: The greatest moment is when dads have the first dance with their daughters. It’s a magical time in the young ladies’ lives when they are stepping out, going to college. So that’s a very special moment for them and their fathers.

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sG.O.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party

a special cocktail reception photos by charles barnes

Elizabeth and Richard Nix Jr.

Thomas Cooke, Mike Thaman Jeff and Lotta Fox

Jack Ciapciak, Mary Ciapciak

Ted Wight, Molly Hyland-Ittner, Nick Wight, Courtney Ittner, Curt Ittner Tracy and A.J. Chivetta

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In a private gathering before the maids are presented to His Mysterious Majesty the Veiled Prophet, his special guests gather to celebrate the momentous occasion. Known as the G.O.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Party (Grand Oracle), it is a special cocktail reception for the leaders of the Veiled Prophet Organization and the parents of his Court.

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TOWN TALK

Get to know ] Eric Rhone of Frontenac

by tony di martino | photo by bill barrett

WHAT I DO Television and film producer, manager of writers and performers. Recent projects include The Soul Man, a show on TV Land set in St. Louis, starring Cedric the Entertainer, one of my clients. The second season starts in March. Also produced the 2009 documentary AllStar Comedy Jam. WHY I DO IT I love helping others realize their creative dreams. As a producer, I enjoy taking a written story and bringing it to life on the screen. WHY I’M GOOD AT IT I have a combination of initiative, determination, focus, foresight and creativity that’s invaluable in the entertainment business.

FAMILY My wife Angela and I have three sons, Eric II, Arlington and Eldridge.

ORIGINS I’m from St. Louis, raised in Normandy. I spend a lot of time in L.A., but I’m living proof that with technology the way it is now, you can have a successful career in the entertainment business no matter where you live. PORTRAIT OF THE ENTREPRENEUR AS A YOUNG MAN I always knew I wanted to be a successful businessman. In junior high I’d buy bags of Blow Pop suckers and sell them individually for a profit. As I got older, I realized I needed an education in business to match my ambition. HOW IT ALL BEGAN Cedric and I were college roommates at Southeast Missouri State University. We began producing local comedy shows around the St. Louis area, which gradually led to producing national tours, TV shows and movies. GIVING BACK I’ve seen the challenges that people less fortunate than I have to overcome.

That’s why I’m passionate about speaking to young people about their career choices. So many kids aspire to be musicians or pro athletes, but I want them to be aware of alternative careers in the entertainment business, such as management and marketing. CHALLENGES It’s not always easy trying to convince Hollywood that producing projects starring people of color is profitable and has an extremely loyal consumer base. It was also tough trying to create a distribution system for our music and movies. FAVORITE MOVIE In the Heat of the Night, a 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier. FAVORITE BOOK Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun, by Reginald F. Louis. MY HERO My mom is very strong, caring and loving. IF I RULED THE WORLD I’d make sure no one was hungry and everyone had health care. BEST ADVICE I EVER GOT Stay humble. Never get too high on yourself, and never get too low. FAVORITE RESTAURANTS Goody Goody Diner, Ruth’s Chris. VACATION ESCAPE Turks and Caicos. SATURDAY NIGHT IN ST. LOUIS I love to sit at home in my rocking chair, then swim with the kids. Later, I enjoy a glass of wine with my wife by the firepit. IT’S NOT TOO LATE If I could do anything else for a living, I’d be a teacher or preacher. GOALS To continue putting St. Louis on the map as a great place to work, worship, play and live.

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Jan J. didn’t know where to start. She was unhappy with her weight and health, but an exercise and nutrition program seemed impossible. She had no gym membership, no workout equipment and no idea where to start. Then she met Eric Emig, principal and trainer at Evolution Fitness. “By following a simple, healthy eating plan and regularly attending my boot camp classes, Jan dropped 30 pounds in just over three months,” Emig says. “She has more energy, strength and endurance than she ever thought possible.”

Evolution Fitness, a new, at-home, personal training service, is the product of Emig and fellow principal Jay Perez, a longtime exercise and nutrition enthusiast who began Elena King, Jay Perez photo by SUZY GORMAN training friends and family several years ago. Emig holds a master’s degree in kinesiology and has earned personal trainer certifications through the American Council on Exercise and the National Council on Strength and Fitness.

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They launched Evolution Fitness in August 2012 after many clients and friends expressed a lack of motivation or time to work out. Perez says some also received bad advice from trainers who were not educated about the importance of nutrition in personal training. “We were repeatedly asked for training tips on how to achieve results on nutrition, weight loss and exercise programs,” he says.

“People were confused. They heard mixed messages on caloric intake, training and more, and they were frustrated with their lack of progress.”

The trainers at Evolution Fitness work with clients in their homes (or an office, park or other preferred location) to create a personalized fitness and nutrition plan. Workouts are tailored to goals, interests and skill level, and one-on-one training means an ever-changing variety of exercises, from boot-camp training to cardio-boxing. “In-home training also keeps our clients committed to their programs because we hold them accountable,” Perez says. “We make training so convenient that clients keep their appointments and don’t back out or give up.

They know that doorbell is going to ring and skipping a workout is not an option.”

No at-home workout equipment? Not a problem—or an excuse, Emig says.

“With a stepper and a few dumbbells, Jan went down three dress sizes,” he points out. “Our clients are just starting out. They aren’t looking to bench 400 pounds. We work with people who are short on time and customize programs to fit their needs.”

Perez says the team focuses on a holistic approach to fitness, not just weight loss. He teaches clients the importance of nutritional training, too. Evolution Fitness also recently hired yoga instructor Elena King. “We don’t want to just focus on building muscle and burning off fat. We want to focus on the big picture,” Perez says. “This means working on the mind, as well as the body.”

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Like T&S on FAcebook [ eating to maintain weight loss ] Many dieters don’t realize you must eat to maintain weight loss. How much you consume, however, is the issue.

Dr. Teresa L. Knight, CEO, Women’s Health Specialists Eat small, frequent meals to provide you with the pleasure of eating and the energy you need. I typically recommend six small meals a day, which includes a light breakfast, lunch and dinner and three snacks. Make sure your meals and snacks are a balance of protein and carbohydrates. Carbs are a long string of sugars, so if you eat a granola bar, cereal or toast for breakfast, you’ll probably crash from your sugar high around 10 a.m.

Eggs, yogurt or a protein shake would be a better choice.

Eat in moderation, especially fruits, which have lots of natural sugar. Balance fruit with some protein, such as an apple with a cheese stick or cottage cheese. You’ll feel better and more satisfied. Don’t deny yourself special foods with emotional ties during birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. It’s the day-to-day indulgence that’s the problem, not that once-a-year sliver of pumpkin pie.

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Eat mindfully. Be aware of flavor (especially natural food flavors), food texture and satiety. Focus on enjoying your food. Eat slowly and in a relaxed manner. Share that experience by teaching your family how to enjoy food.

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Dr. Beverly Alten, OB/GYN Physicians, a division of Signature Medical Group Many mothers ask when their teenage daughters should have their first gynecological visit. Bring them in after they start their periods. Annual well-woman exams, which include pap smears, should start at age 21 or with sexual activity. After age 30, women who have had three consecutive years of normal pap smears can forgo that exam to every three years. But they still need an annual pelvic exam. We screen for a lot more besides cervical cancer. We also check the ovaries, and every woman should have a medical breast exam annually.

Dr. Sameer Siddiqui, Metropolitan Urological Specialists At age 40, all men should have a baseline urological exam that includes a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test and rectal exam. Annual PSA exams should typically begin at age 50. If the patient has several years of very low PSAs, they can probably get tested every two to three years.

PSA is a substance made by the prostate gland only. Men who have elevated levels of the antigen are at increased risk of having prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common organ cancer in men. While men have a 16 percent chance of developing prostate cancer, they fortunately only have a 3-percent risk of dying from it.

Although PSA screening is imperfect — it can lead to overuse of biopsies, overtreatment and side effects — the test has yielded benefit. In the past 10 years, we have seen a decrease in mortality in prostate cancer by 30 percent. There is nothing available to replace the test.

When men are of an age that they start developing other significant health issues, they stand a better chance of dying from those rather than prostate cancer. My personal opinion is to stop performing PSAs at age 75. The leading cause of death in men is heart disease — not prostate cancer.

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Dr. Dan Bergman, Bergman Family Dental Brush and floss your teeth twice a day, use a fluoridated mouth rinse daily and get your teeth cleaned twice a year. If you have history of periodontal disease or oral cancer, see your dentist more frequently. Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease, which is a bacterial infection of the gum tissues that can cause tooth loss. Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease and strokes.

Flossing is crucial. With brushing you clean only 65 percent of the teeth. Brushing does not clean between the teeth where periodontal pathogens may lurk. Dental devices with waterflosser technology, such as Waterpik, are good, but they are not as effective as handto-hand combat with plaque using dental floss.

Limit intake of sweets, especially soda, and avoid energy drinks. They are highly acidic and contain a lot of sugar. Together the acid and sugar make your teeth more prone to decay.

Implant dentistry has improved to the point where we can provide improved stability if a tooth implant or dentures are needed.

Mammograms should be an annual event beginning at age 40 unless there is a family history on early-onset breast disease. If you have a mother or sister who had breast cancer at an early age, get your first mammogram when you are 10 years younger than she was when diagnosed. For example, if your mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at 40, get your first mammogram at age 30.

Schedule your first colonoscopy at age 50 and your first bone density test at age 65. We recommend a bone density test every two years. Most bone loss occurs five to seven years after menopause.

>> Infant Care Class 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | $40 per couple | St. Luke’s Hospital 314.205.6906

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[ coping with winter and other blues ] The weather outside may be frightful, and the fire so delightful, but you’re not happy about the prospect of snow—or anything else. Welcome to winter, where diminished sunlight often contributes to down-in-the-dumps feelings.

But there are measures you can take to remain upbeat now and year-round. “Be pro-active and be on purpose,” says psychologist Peggy Guest of Kramer Institute. “Inactivity breeds depression.

Movement energizes.” Make plans for the first three months of the year, she suggests. “Step out of the ordinary and do something different. Make it an adventure.” Exercise jump-starts endorphins, the mood-improving hormones produced naturally by the brain, she adds.

Change the way you see things in the new year. “Scan the horizon for what’s working in your life and focus on it,” Guest says. “When you focus and repeat positive thoughts and affirmations, you raise your level of endorphins.”

Accept that there will be losses in life, and leave space for them.

“Grieving a big loss takes at least a year,” Guest notes. “If it takes longer than expected, see a professional.” Start a gratitude journal and be specific about what and whom you appreciate.

“This takes work; it takes purposefulness. The idea is to focus on the positive, not the loss.”

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KICK OFF THE new year wITH A HEALTHY ATTITuDE! Gyrotonic Pilates u Outdoor Fitness u Zumba u Yoga u Central Method u

You’ve lost weight. Congratulations! But unfortunately, you’ve gained sagging skin. Body-contouring techniques can help with your new transformation.

Dr. Judith Gurley, plastic surgeon The ultimate reward for major weight loss is plastic surgery to remove sagging skin. Body-contouring procedures can be very rejuvenating, and provide aesthetic and physical improvements to restore form and function. Some people, for example, have excess hanging skin that interferes with their ability to exercise.

The most common areas I tighten are the tummy, the breasts and the inner arms. If someone comes in and wants all three procedures, I will do them in stages with the tummy tuck first. The breast and arm lifts will be done together, but later. I recommend that people wait until they’ve plateaued to their ideal body weight and then give their body at least six months to adjust to its smaller size before proceeding with a tummy tuck.

The procedures leave permanent scars that might end up looking lighter or darker than the surrounding skin.

Always choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in body contouring. If you’re not completely comfortable with him or her, get a second opinion.

Dr. Michele Koo, plastic surgeon Plastic surgery is an option for those who have loose skin following weight loss. This may occur with as little as 20 to 50 lbs. After their initial weight loss, many patients hit a plateau and find it difficult to continue. They may become discouraged and feel that they look worse because of the excess sagging skin in their breasts, chest, abdomen and thighs. Plastic surgery can help reinvigorate them.

The initial procedure to remove the apron of excess skin hanging from the abdomen, or lift and rejuvenate the chest/breast area, can renew motivation for continued weight loss. Typically women want their breasts fuller and lifted, and their waists and tummies smooth and flat. Men want a smoother trunk with excess skin from their chests removed.

However, the process to achieve the desired end result may involve two or three procedures. The plastic surgeon will determine the sequencing of procedures based on the patient’s preferences and needs. I prefer do work from top to bottom, starting with the breasts and abdomen, then the thighs. Older weight-loss patients are more likely to need their face and necks rejuvenated, too.

[ winter walking tips ] Walking doesn’t have to stop in winter, but it does require special protection to keep aficionados of the sport warm and comfortable when temperatures nosedive. “There’s no such thing as bad weather, there’s only inappropriate gear,” says Angie Bono, buyer and certified pedorthist at the Alpine Shop.

Start with a warm, wicking base layer, like merino wool socks and underwear, Bono suggests. Layer with fleece pieces and then cover with a shell or vest. “Don’t over bundle; you want to start out being a little chilly. As you walk, you’ll warm up.” Insert special insoles in your shoes, such as SUPERfeet, that generate heat as you walk. “Warm or cold, your feet will sweat, so make sure your shoes are waterproof and breathable,” she adds.

Trekking poles can provide stability — just make sure they have a hard tip, like carbide, to dig into the ground. “With trekking poles, it’s like you have four legs instead of two,” Bono explains. Waterproof neoprene gloves protect your hands from the elements and also provide you with the dexterity you need to use a smart phone. Cover your head with a hat to maintain warmth. Last but not least, wear a reflective safety vest or flashing headlamp if you walk in the dark.

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[ what we love in…]

Face Creams Around the World by dorothy weiner | photo by charles barnes

Anyone who’s shopped the cosmetics counters has probably noticed how ecumenical face creams are. They come in all prices—and from far-flung places. It makes you wonder if some other country has unearthed a fountain of youth we don’t know about. There are organic creams from Hungary (Eminence) and oilbased creams from South Korea (Amore Pacific), not to mention the slew of chi chi products from well-established European bastions of style like Paris (Sisley), Barcelona (Natura Bisse) and Switzerland (La Prairie). So how do companies from very different cultures approach the issue of beautiful skin?

>swiss precision

>eastern oils

>yankee ingenuity

>spanish splurge

>fresh & french

La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Cream

Cle de Peau La Creme

Kate Somerville Nourish Daily Moisturizer

Natura Bisse Diamond Extreme

Sisley Restorative Facial Cream

This Swiss company from Montreux touts a patented cellular complex supposed to offer anti-aging treatments.

Smelling more perfume-y than the other creams, the White Caviar line has pearlescent powders that illuminate the face and eye areas, controlling the dark spots, discoloration and uneven texture of aging skin.

The result is supposed to be a younger, brighter appearance.

Don’t be fooled by the name; Cle de Peau is a product of Tokyo. It is made by the Shiseido people, but it is the more exclusive line. This ultra-luxury cream has the right stuff: retinol, which is a pure form of vitamin A and stimulates collagen, reducing wrinkles. Other ingredients include raspberry leaf extract, castor and sunflower seed oils, and hyaluronate (cousin to hyaluronic acid), another puported wrinkle-reducer.

From the good, old U.S. of A., esthetician Kate Somerville produces a popular line of eponymous products in L.A. They feel great, and they’re more accessibly priced. The Nourish cream is billed as anti-aging with a host of beneficial botanicals.

Lavender, orange and tea tree extracts, and camellia soften skin, and retinyl palmitate, an intense form of vitamin A, regenerates.

This luxuriously rich cream smells and feels great. It is marketed as ‘anti-aging,’ so wrinkle reduction is promised, but measuring wrinkles is not an exact science.

It’s a product you buy because you love the way it feels and the way it makes you feel. Among the ingredients this Spanish company deems premium: sweet pea and edelweiss extracts, wild mango and shea butters, and epidermal lipid supplement with amaranth oil.

Recommended for day and night, this cream is rich in shea butter to moisturize and soothe.

It also contains carrot root and mineral oil, and it smells very clean and wholesome, like all Sisley products. (The French are legendary with fragrances.)

This particular product is not purported to be anti-aging; for that you’ll have to graduate to Sisleya Global Anti-Age Cream.

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get the look] [ Leighton Meester

by lauren madras Leighton Meester, Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf, played a prim onscreen socialite—but her red carpet look often leans more to the sexy. The winter season offers myriad events to cozy up to a special someone, though with all the cheek kissing, bright lipstick is a risk.

Instead, glam up your winter night look with a dramatic smoky eye and nude or barely-there lips. An easy updo is perfect for all-night elegance and a dramatic reveal when you remove your scarf and coat and show off an interesting neckline. It was the last season for Gossip Girl, and we can’t wait to see what the waif-like Meester has in store next.

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[ how to ] MAKEUP 1 | Start with a lightly bronzed base. In the winter, cream trumps powder so try the Charlotte Ronson 2XACharm Double-Ended Blush and Bronzer cream stick. Apply to the apples and blend up.

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With smoky eyes, neat brows are essential—groom yours and then brush toward your temples.

Use Benefit Speed Brow in Neutral to set and color in one swoop.

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A deep black smoky eye is easier than you think. Start with a nubby black eye crayon (try Stila Smudge Crayon in Black, which is a primer and liner in-one) and draw thick circles at the lashline, all the way to both corners, top and bottom.

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Using your finger or a sponge applicator, blend the black liner up to the crease (it will get lighter as you go). Use Nars powder eyeshadow in D. Gorgeous from the crease to brow bone.

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Stick with the classic Maybelline Great Lash in Waterproof for all-night color and shape no matter the weather or your emotions.

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Finish with a simple neutral lip balm like Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Sugar Rose, (or even Cherry Chapstick).

HAIR Blow dry hair straight and work Bumble and Bumble Texture crème (lightly!) through strands.

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With a side part, pull back the hair from the crown and secure with bobby pins. Leave a little loose for volume.

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Gather up the rest of your hair and twist into a simple chignon. Instead of a single large clip, stick small bobby pins at random intervals until all hair is secure. This will contribute to a pieced, relaxed look.

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[ on the table ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ the restaurant at the cheshire ] 7036 clayton ave. | 314.932.7818

[ amuse bouche ] THE scene |

Elegant lodge-like restaurant with lively, crowded bar

THE CHEF |

Wilfrin Fernandez-Cruz

THE PRICES |

$7 to $15 starters, $19 to $45 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Maine Sea Scallops, Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding, New York Strip

The Lodging Hospitality folks who renovated The Cheshire have done a fabulous job of recreating the original ambience of this storied restaurant, where gentlemen who walked in without jackets once were refused service (or offered ‘a loaner’). Dark woods, a roaring fireplace and vaulted ceilings all contribute to the clubby space.

True to its roots, the menu leans English, with deviled eggs, prime rib, and Bubble and Squeak, a traditional dish made by pan-frying dinner leftovers the next morning and smashing them, a process that results in bubbling and popping sounds. At the same time, the kitchen is onboard with the locavore movement that sources nearby farms, and there is the occasional Latino touch, thanks no doubt to the culinary origins of chef Wilfrin Fernandez-Cruz.

A starter of Black Kale Salad ($9) was a generous portion of the curly greens, lightly sautéed and tossed with pungent anchovy vinaigrette. They were tasty

and covered in shaved parmesan with a few heavily oiled croutons. The dressing was laden with garlic and anchovies, a little too pungent for my taste. It came topped with a ‘soft-boiled farm egg,’ a colorful addition.

There are about a dozen entrees to choose from, and each comes as a wonderful meal unto itself: protein, starch and veggie. The Maine Sea Scallops ($26) were deliciously butter-browned with a crusty sear and served over pureed cauliflower—a wonderfully creamy choice that would have been too visually monochromatic except for the heap of greens in the center (we eat with our eyes, too). It consisted of bits of arugula, shaved fennel and green apples tossed in vinaigrette—a good choice to temper the creaminess of all that browned butter.

Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding ($32) came boneless or bone-in, nicely trimmed and doused with its roasting jus. Horseradish crème fraiche was the dipping sauce, and a puffy Yorkshire pudding

accompanied the dish. A small ramekin of roasted root veggies was, here again, an inspired side, as its tiny cubes of potato, turnip and carrot emphasized the earthiness of this dish.

Meat lovers will be wowed by the super-thick, juicy, prime New York strip ($35). Beautifully seared and moist, the steak had a dab of bleu cheese on top and came with a big helping of twice-roasted halfpotatoes. These were remarkable in taste and texture: oil-soaked and crusty from the double baking.

Desserts also reflect The Cheshire’s English roots with options like Stout Gingerbread, Trifle, and Apple Pie with cheddar. We had the Peanut Butter Trifle ($7), a layered sweet with moussed peanut butter and chocolate pudding and an excellent soft meringue topping over bits of chocolately crunch.

Meyer Lemon Tart ($7) came in a poppyseed shortbread crust with elderberry sorbet on the side, a nice foil for the super sweet lemon filling.

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

[ chef chat ]

Porgy | A fish in the bream family, found in the Mediterranean and along the North

Grew up in family restaurants, and spent more than 12 years in professional kitchens

Yorkshire pudding | A batter ‘pudding’ served with roasted meats, this ancient dish originated in Yorkshire, England, and looks like a puffy muffin. Traditionally, pan drippings from the meat are incorporated into the batter.

Atlantic coast

Trifle | A layered dessert first referenced in 16th-century England and traditionally made with custard, fruit, whipped cream and sponge cake.

[ aftertaste ] — Gloria B. of Chesterfield

>> I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, and I saw so many people I know there! It certainly feels like the hottest place in town right now!

PEDIGREE |

FAVORITE INGREDIENT |

Right now, root vegetables and squashes, especially butternut.

Favorite restaurant |

>> It was great seeing this place revived. I have so many fond memories of eating prime rib here back in the day.

>> wilfrin fernandez-cruz

My wife is from here, so I’ve been to Salt, Niche and Sidney Street Cafe. I recently tried Half & Half—fantastic!

Guilty Pleasure |

Blueberries

— Jeremy P. of St. Louis

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[ new in ladue ]

A second location of EDGEWILD RESTAURANT & WINERY is scheduled to open at the former Busch’s Grove this summer. Proprietors Chris Larocca and ANDY and DEE DEE KOHN, along with executive chef AARON BAGGETT, are developing the menu, which will have a larger selection of appetizers. An oversized bar will dominate the interior.

[ burger goodbye ]

BURGER BAR at Lumiere Place Casino and Hotels closed Dec. 19, after five years in operation. Public relations manager Candice Coleman says the restaurant’s employees have been placed in new positions, and that there are new concepts planned for the space. Additionally, more burger offerings will be added to the casino’s Stadium Sports Bar and Grill.

[ setting a new table ] CASSY JOSH owners

VIRES and RENBARGER, of Home Wine Kitchen in Maplewood, announced plans to open a new eatery, TABLE, at 1821 Cherokee St. The restaurant will feature small plates.

[ after harvest ] A NEW SERMON SERIES BY PASTOR GREG

A NEW SERMON SERIES BY PASTOR GREG

Habits rule our lives. They can help us live better, or they can drag us down. Through faith, we’re able to break destructive habits and start better ones. In the process, we discover how to habitually change our lives and the world.

Habits rule [our lives. They help us praise forcan pasta ] live better, or they can drag us down.

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Eatocracy.

[ food haul ]

Seven dining experiences will soon be available at

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Group WALTER McCLURE, is set to MarchYOUR and will occupy ARE MANIPULATED JANUARYopen 27 -inHOW HABITS 10,000 square feet on the corner of Euclid and Forest FEBRUARY 3 - Food LIFE-CHANGING Park. stations will SOCIAL HABITS include a grill and a deli, as well as tapas, sushi, chocolate, wine and raw bars.

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LEISURE

by kenny bland

Bridge with Bl♠nd

Aggressive defensive bidding is usually the right action. The modern style is to ‘get in the opponent’s face ‘ and interrupt the opposing team’s communications. However, there is a downside. Thoughtful declarers can use this information to their advantage. The following hand is a good example.

Both vulnerable: South deals

Well-deduced, and all that remained was to draw trumps, knock out the Ace ♠ and discard the losing ♦ on a ♠. Pay attention to the auction, place the missing cards where they need to or should be and take advantage of the information available.

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Q| Recently my partner and I were playing at the Bridge Center. We were playing in The auction: S W N E the

1♥ pass 2♦ 3♣ ‘big game.’ I went down when I took a losing finesse for the King of trumps. With 10

3♥ pass 4♥ pASS trumps (my hand and the dummy), I believe 4nt pass 5♥ a finesse is the percentage play. pASS 6♥ pASS pASS pASS

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My righthand opponent said I needed to follow the ‘The Rabbi’s Rule.’ I am neither Jewish nor religious, and I am not familiar with the R.R. Could you please clarify?

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roundtable discussion with juan william chavez

Django Unchained >> This latest Quentin Tarantino movie is set in the

1 p.m. | Laumeier Sculpture Park | Free | laumeier.org >> Kranzberg exhibition artist Juan William Chavez, journalist Sylvester Brown and architectural historian Michael Allen discuss urban issues and creative renewal.

antebellum South and follows the exploits of Django Freeman (Jamie Foxx) and German dentist Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) as they try to free Django’s wife from a Mississippi plantation. I really liked the film, but I noticed its flaws more than I recall doing with Tarantino’s other movies. The Dr. Schultz character struck me as too glib--almost cutesy. I also felt that it’s hard to reconcile Tarantino’s sardonic humor with black men forced to crush each others’ bones in blood sport for Master Candie of Candie Land plantation (Leonardo diCaprio) or with plantation dogs tearing a living man apart. That said, I don’t think it’s a bad thing to be reminded that real-life plantation culture was not Gone With the Wind.

Should You See It? Definitely. Tarantino is an icon, and as with his other films, you’ll be seeing and thinking about scenes from this one for years. —D.W.

1/11 craft as a pathway towards

humanity (opening reception) 6 p.m. | Craft Alliance | Free | craftalliance.org 1/11 where we can read the wind (gallery opening) 5:30 p.m. | Regional Arts Commission | Free | art-stl.com

1/14 – 2/21 misperception

Art Saint Louis | Free | artstlouis.org

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Viewed at Galleria 6 Cinemas

1/13 – 1/15 washington’s will

11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Missouri History Museum | Free | mohistory.org

1/18 – 1/19 the loop ice carnival

10 a.m. | The Loop | $30 (1/18); Free (1/19) | visittheloop.com

1/19 – 1/21 minority scientists showcase

11 a.m. & noon | Saint Louis Science Center | Free | slsc.org

world’s greatest hobby on tour (model railroading)

10 a.m. | America’s Center | $10 - $12 wghshow.com >> All aboard for the World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour, featuring model railroad exhibits, hobby shops and more.

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Piwacket’s The Emperor 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. | Mary Eliot Chapel (MICDS) | $12 314.222.9469

>>>1/18 Kindermusik Demo Days

9:30 a.m. | Jewish Community Center Chesterfield | Free | kindermusikstl.com Musical event to raise awareness for the St. Louis Symphony. (St. Louis Symphony Benefit)

Les Misérables >> The movie was widely hyped as the first film

musical in which the actors sang their parts live rather than lip-syncing, and nearly every song did seem more emotional and intense. Anne Hathaway almost had me sobbing at the end of I Dreamed a Dream, and Hugh Jackman’s Jean Valjean was inspired. The only weak point was Javert, the inspector who spends his life in pursuit of Valjean. Russell Crowe’s singing and acting felt one-dimensional, rather than cold and calculating. Still, the performances, combined with the grand scale of the battle at the barricades and the heart-pounding finale, made this one worth facing the crowded holiday theater.

Should You See It? Absolutely. Fans of the Broadway production and first-timers alike will enjoy it. —C.K. Viewed at Wehrenberg O’Fallon 15 Cine

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1/13 guitar society members’ gathering

Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road | $39 - $60 | repstl.org >> The Rep presents a story of Leo, a young man who bikes from Seattle to New York to spend time with his 91-year-old grandmother.

now – 2/2 the piano lesson

The Black Rep | $20 - $47 | theblackrep.org

1/11 – 1/17 café chanson

3 p.m. & 7 p.m. | Upstream Theater | $20 - $30 upstreamtheater.org

1/11 – 1/18 the last romance

2 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Kirkwood Theatre Guild | $18 ktg-onstage.org

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1/14 chamber music society, notes from hollywood 7:30 p.m. | The Sheldon | $35 - $150 | chambermusicstl.org

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stomp

2 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Fabulous Fox | $23 - $65 | fabulousfox.com >> Trash cans, brooms and other household items become music to your ears when STOMP returns to the Fox Theatre.

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T&S home 5215 lindell boulevard ] by rebecca koenig listing price | $1,399,900 listing agent | wayne norwood and ben patton

of gladys manion real estate The ornate Victorian house at 5215 Lindell Blvd. has wowed passersby for more than a

photos by Steven B. Smith

century. “It’s one of the prettiest houses on the street,” owner Dr. Dean Norton says, citing its intricate stonework and wide front porch. “People stop to take pictures of it all the time.”

Architectural details make the home’s interior as striking as its exterior. “It’s got all this millwork and plaster molding that craftsmen did,” Norton says. A fireplace and carved, floor-to-ceiling wood mantel make a statement in the foyer, and the decorative plaster ceiling and rounded turret wall distinguish the living room. The elliptical dining room has a fireplace and built-in bureaus for dishes. But perhaps the most noteworthy features are the grand staircase and glowing stained glass window.

Modern amenities make the house comfortable to live in, Norton says, and everything has recently been updated, including the roof and bathrooms. The master bedroom suite, part of which occupies the top half of the turret, has two bathrooms outfitted in Carrara marble, as well as walk-in closets. “Another bedroom suite has bird’s eye maple throughout and it’s really pretty,” Norton says. He uses the third-floor ballroom as a home theater. The large white kitchen has a five-burner gas stove and an island, and is attached to a butler’s pantry.

Norton added the iron gate that leads to the three-car garage behind the house.

The home’s proximity to Forest Park is one of its most appealing features. “I have a view of the lake across the street, and I go to the park to bike, Rollerblade and run, and I play tennis there too,” Norton says. Being close to the Central West End is another plus. “There’s the proximity to all the shops in the West End, and it’s a five to 10-minute walk from my house to the Chase. That’s pretty wonderful,” Norton says. “Almost everything I do, other than work, is here in the neighborhood. I walk to the dentist and walk to get my groceries; it’s a nice lifestyle.”

A job offer in New York City is the only thing that could pull Norton away from his Victorian haven across from the park. “Otherwise, I wouldn’t be moving,” Norton says. “I love this house.”

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Here’s a small sampling of homes sold by The Gellman Team in 2012. No one sells more homes in more areas than The Gellman Team.

2301 NORTH Ballas ROad TOwN & COuNTRy 63131

44 BROadview dRive ClayTON 63105

624 sOuTH MeRaMeC aveNue ClayTON 63105

1836 KeHRswOOd dRive CHesTeRfield 63005

7424 CROMwell dRive ClayTON 63105

13433 MasON gROve laNe TOwN & COuNTRy 63131

6 wiNfield POiNTe laNe CReve COeuR 63141

6475 wydOwN BOulevaRd ClayTON 63105

1586 fOxHaM dRive CHesTeRfield 63017

345 laRiMORe valley dRive CHesTeRfield 63005

349 CONway Hill ROad TOwN & COuNTRy 63141

2009 KeHRsBORO dRive CHesTeRfield 63005

6465 saN BONiTa aveNue ClayTON 63105

316 sOuTH MaPle aveNue weBsTeR gROves 63119

1938 HigHlaNd fOResT COuRT CHesTeRfield 63017

12715 alswell laNe suNseT Hills 63128

418 willOw weald PaTH CHesTeRfield 63005

49 gOdwiN laNe ladue 63124

Neil 314-283-4363

Mark 314-578-1123

15 ladue COuRT CReve COeuR 63141

7217 CHaMBeRlaiN aveNue uNiveRsiTy CiTy 63130

15522 HiTCHCOCK ROad CHesTeRfield 63017

2742 wyNNCResT MaNOR dRive wildwOOd 63005

730 MeadOw Cliff dRive sT CHaRles 63303

8144 sTRaTfORd dRive ClayTON 63105

15 HOliday laNe fRONTeNaC 63131

625 NORTH MOsley ROad CReve COeuR 63141

18 BROadview faRM ROad CReve COeuR 63141

5 aRMsTRONg dRive gleNdale 63122

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PREMIER GROUP

6127 Lindell Boulevard, CWE New Listing. Offered at $999,999.

958 Tirrill Farms Road, Ladue Offered at $1,395,000.

9 Black Creek Lane, Ladue Offered at $765,000.

3 Berkley Lane, Ladue Offered at $649,900. Open 1/13, 1-3 PM.

15583 Rose Gate Lane, Chesterfield New Listing. $324,900. Open 1/13, 1-3 PM.

NEW LisTiNgs

57 Waverton Drive, Ladue Offered at $319,000.

156 Bellington Lane, Creve Coeur Offered at $549,000.

5527 Waterman Boulevard, 1E, CWE New Listing. Offered at $159,900.

25 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

$1,595,000

517 MASON AVENUE, Webster groves.

$454,900

16 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,595,000

10 GLEN ABBEY DRIVE, Frontenac.

$450,000

6127 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE. Handsome 6BR/4.5+BA

7352 WESTMORELAND, University City.

$1,495,000

9120 FOX ESTATES DRIVE, sunset Hills.

$449,000

residence is situated on 1.2 acres. Outstanding architectural detailing

50 PORTLAND DRIVE, Frontenac.

$1,425,000

$437,800

includes delicate millwork and marble fireplaces.

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

882 CABERNET LANE, st. Albans.

$1,395,000

958 TIRRILL FARMS ROAD, Ladue.

$1,395,000

140 GREYCLIFF MANOR DR., stL County.

$414,900

15583 ROSE GATE LANE, Chesterfield. Shows like new! Ample

709 MIDDLE POLO DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,310,000

3670 FLORA PLACE, st. Louis.

$399,900

spaces on all levels to include beautifully finshed lower level!

10 WASHINGTON TERRACE, CWE.

$1,275,000

109 BALLAS COURT, Town & Country.

6 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,249,000

12 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

$1,090,000

124 WORTHINGTON OAKS, Creve Coeur.

$1,049,000

$999,999

Open 1/13, 1-3 PM

Parkway West Schools! $324,900.

16569 CARRIAGE VIEW COURT, Wildwood. Spotless, new carpet, appliances, wood floors, stackable washer and dryer upstairs and washer and dryer in lower level. Two-car garage.

$169,900

5527 WATERMAN BOULEVARD, 1E, CWE. 2BR/1.5BA main level condo with neutral interior and great living spaces! Gated parking and natural light everywhere. Move-in condition. $159,900

OPEN HOUsEs sunday, January 13th 8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country. $2,220,000. 1-4 PM 3 BERKLEY LANE, Ladue. $649,900.

1-3 PM

LuxuryCollection

ReSidenTiAL HoMeS 28 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

$989,000

10588 FRONTENAC WOODS LANE, Frontenac.

$929,900

17 FAIR OAKS, Ladue.

$899,000

12 ABERDEEN PLACE, st. Louis.

$829,000

3 WICKERSHAM, Ladue.

$799,900

1000 WEIDMAN ROAD, Town & Country.

$795,000

9 BLACK CREEK LANE, Ladue.

$765,000

4 DEER CREEK WOODS, Ladue.

$754,900

15 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, Richmond Heights.

$749,000

100 WINDRUSH FARM, Cook station.

$4,889,000

17715 RESORT ROAD, Crocker.

$1,990,000

512 PHEASANT RUN CIRCLE, saint Albans.

$750,000

11411 CONWAY ROAD, Westwood.

$695,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$595,000

$399,000

1133 WINGS ROAD, st. Albans.

$395,000

2168 DARTMOUTH GATE COURT, Wildwood.

$379,000

1138 WINGS ROAD, st. Albans.

$395,000

1435 BALD EAGLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$370,000

548 NORTH MOSLEY ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$174,900

2580 VIOLA GILL LANE, Wildwood.

$354,900

MOLL ROAD, Augusta.

$149,000

548 FORBY ESTATES DRIVE, Eureka.

$349,000

109 STERLING CROSSING, Dardenne Prairie.

$329,900

57 WAVERTON DRIVE, Ladue.

$319,000

820 POSTHORN DRIVE, Manchester.

$248,500

711 EAST SWON AVENUE, Webster groves.

$232,500

3510 ILLINOIS AVENUE, st. Louis.

$189,000

2803 MISSOURI AVENUE, st. Louis.

$167,000

2652 BRUNO AVENUE, Overland.

$129,000

1382 MOBILE COURT, st. Louis.

$108,000

28 Briarcliff, Ladue Offered at $989,000.

CondoMiniuM/ViLLA HoMeS

13597 ROYAL GLEN DRIVE, Town & Country.

$695,000

17655 VINTAGE OAK DRIVE, Wildwood.

$649,900

THE CRESCENT, #301, Clayton.

$899,900

3 BERKLEY LANE, Ladue.

$649,900

THE CRESCENT, #505, Clayton.

$799,000

1042 WINGS ROAD, saint Albans.

$4,250,000

136 LADUE OAKS DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$589,000

15 LADUE LANE, Ladue.

$2,500,000

1119 NORTH DRIVE, Warson Woods.

$559,000

8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.

$2,220,000

6 CLAYTON TERRACE, Frontenac.

$550,000

XXXXX ORVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$1,850,000

156 BELLINGTON LANE, Creve Coeur.

$549,000

1000-1004 WEIDMAN ROAD, Town & Country.

$1,795,000

8128 KINGSBURY BLVD., Clayton.

$498,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$1,700,000

25 GLEN ABBEY DRIVE, Frontenac.

$479,000

7515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, #3N, Clayton.

$200,000

15 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

$1,695,000

2 SUNNYMEADE LANE, Ladue.

$478,000

1506 SWALLOW DRIVE, Brentwood.

$130,000

33 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,675,000

2158 EAST DRIVE, Crystal Lake Park.

$474,000

816 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #1C, Clayton.

$129,500

22 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,650,000

161 MEADOWS OF WILDWOOD, Wildwood.

$465,900

9154 EAGER ROAD, Brentwood.

$119,900

9889 clayton road i saint louis, missouri 63124

LOTs/ACREAgE

622 FOREST COURT, #1D, Clayton.

$639,000

13346 FAIRFIELD CIRCLE, Chesterfield.

$399,000

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 2A, Clayton.

$309,000

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 1A, Clayton.

$289,000

622 Forest Court, #1D, Clayton Offered at $639,000.

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408 south Warson road Ladue ~ $2,499,000 Ladue mansion, pool, 5br/6.5ba 8,700sf on almost 3 acres.

Ladue ~ $1,999,000 Timeless, elegant, English manor 9br/5.5ba, 7,000sf. 5.5 acres.

Wayne & Ben 629.3931

Cindy Looney 477.1994 | Sally Phelan 479.9396

Margie Kubik 954.2513

18 CLermont Lane

929 tuCker Lane Ladue ~ $1,599,999 Charming private 2-story, 3+br/5ba on 4.7 acres.

5215 LindeLL BouLeVard

Central West End ~ $1,399,900 Elegant mansion with all new systems.

4br/5ba 7,000sf.

DeeDee Tate 503.3363 | Ann Farwell 973.3407

Stephanie Connell 265.4739

Wayne & Ben 629.3931

9710 & 9714 Litzsinger road

1126 BeLLa Vista driVe

16 danieL road

Huntleigh ~ $3,249,500 Impeccable Huntleigh 11,000sf estate with majestic, expansive views and pool on 3.5 acres

Ladue ~ $1,799,000 Warm and inviting Colonial 4+br/6ba on 1.69 acres

300 south mCknight road

Ladue Two homesites totaling 4.74 acres in the heart of Ladue, backs to Old Warson Country Club.

Frontenac ~ $974,900 Unique floorplan with 2 main level brs with fin. walk-out LL 5br/7ba.

Ladue ~ $679,000 Open, eat-in kitchen, pool, patio & backyard.

5br/3 Full/2 Half ba 3,900sf.

Gina Bundy 267.6262

Wayne & Ben 629.3931

Stephanie Connell 265.4739

New Price

1665 WiLson road

Chesterfield ~ $634,900 3.6 acres, 4bd/5ba 6,000sf total.

Pool, twelve garage spaces. Extremely private.

OPeN SuNday 1-3 1501 topping road

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Town and Country ~ $549,900 Beautiful 4br brick ranch with private backyard and in-ground pool.

University Hills ~ $175,000 All new: Custom kitchen, bathrooms, carpet. 3br/2ba/1,500sf.

Bob Barrett 570.8888

Wayne & Ben 629.3931

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Thanks to all my clients, friends and family for making 2012 one of the best years ever with over $21 million in sales.

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Inspired Honored

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Jillian Butler OWner

Klaus BanK BrOKer

steve Bersche 314-882-5049

Diane BicKet 314-406-3200

Dave & Patti BueKer 314-276-9616

Bruce Butler 314-608-9477

chris Davis 314-220-5102

Penny Davis 314-495-9089

sarah Davis 314-303-9200

cait DOnOhue 314-660-4968

anne DunaJciK 314-581-1000

Jim FaBicK 314-825-6212

Brian FitzgeralD 314-580-1990

carOle FitzgeralD 314-941-7014

Jeremy gePPert 314-374-0730

hOlly gerchen 314-629-3858

leigh ellen griFFiths 314-223-1974

alysOn hall 314-378-7931

mary hallOran-murray 314-882-4239

manDy haWKins 636-262-1413

chris hOePer 314-221-1025

Peggi huFFman 314-973-1166

hOlly hunter 314-401-0890

Phil hutsler 314-440-1507

lynn larKin 314-346-1693

Patti leOnarD 314-283-3147

JODy maas 636-236-9168

mary massey 314-566-3982

BarB mcKOne 314-960-1096

teri nicely 314-707-1468

mary nigh 314-578-5558

cathy O’neill 314-369-2536

cOlleen mccOOle Payne 314-603-3388

tracey PetersOn 314-221-2748

miKe Price 314-346-5807

Kirstie scheer 314-223-1797

cathy scOtt 314-518-5495

Kitty scOtt 314-479-8022

DeBBie sieBer 314-518-2493

michael simOn 314-757-9700

Jane sPOOner 314-504-1131

cOrnelius straWDer 314-703-6734

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dielmann sotheby’s international realty by tony di martino Meg Coghlan always wanted to be a doctor, until she was in her teens. “I

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Distinctive open layout provides a graceful and stylish space to entertain ~ Outstanding design and great

flow defines this 2,919sf elegant home. Dark hardwood flooring, gourmet center-island kitchen, desirable split-bedroom floor plan, custom built-ins, terrace access from living area and master suite.

• 3 bedrooms • 2.5 baths (includes a Jack ’n Jill) • Gas fireplace • Six-burner stove, double ovens, Viking and Sub-Zero appliances • Custom cabinetry throughout • En suite luxury marble bath with huge walk-in shower, jetted tub

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ended up accompanying an elderly relative to the emergency room, and I didn’t like anything about it!” recalls the Princeton, N.J., native with a laugh. “It was a transforming moment for me.” Luckily, she liked everything about houses, gardens and people, so she set her sights on a career in real estate. She’s been in the business for 21 years now, the last five with Dielmann Sotheby’s.

The University City resident has three grown daughters, two of whom live in St. Louis and the third in Houston.

My favorite part of the job is when I walk into a house with a prospective buyer and it’s obvious they’ve just found their new home. Their eyes light up. It’s like watching somebody fall in love!

From 2000 to 2005, all we had to do was put a property into the multiple listing service, increase the asking price from the last, similar property we had sold, and it would sell. But it’s different since the market turned.

We now need to evaluate the initial asking price much more carefully, being realistic without leaving money on the table.

To determine a range of value beyond comparing numbers of bedrooms and baths, I create a spreadsheet of comparable properties and determine the ratio that houses sell for based upon their tax assessments as compared to their sold prices. I do the same with square footage, comparing the overall average price per square foot. This, along with careful observation of the market, gives us a clearer picture of the range in which we can initially list a home for sale.

Recently I told a seller that their house was priced right, but they needed to update their marketing materials to include significant improvements they’d recently made.

It worked—the house sold in two weeks.

This is a fantastic place to live! It’s so easy. The arts, the parks, great dining—all within minutes, regardless of which part of town you live in. The only thing I miss about the East Coast is the ability to drive an hour to the beach.

What do I wish? I could sing well enough to be in my church choir. To those at Ladue Chapel who may want to say, ‘Oh, come join us,’ don’t! I can assure you, you do not want to hear me sing!

2,880sf luxury condo featuring a dramatic great room that invites you to step out onto the huge private 1,100sf terrace. Fabulous open layout, center-island kitchen, desirable split-bedroom plan.

• 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths • Brazilian cherry hardwood floors • Gas fireplace, built-in bookcases • Six-burner stove, double ovens, Wolf and Sub-Zero stainless appliances, custom cabinetry • En suite bath features walk-in shower, jet tub and heated floors

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Congratulations... to the energetic and innovative Warner/Hall team of Laura McCarthy Realtors for their outstanding 2012 contributions to the business! J. Warner and Sam Hall of The Warner Hall Group sold $18 million

in property and were #1 in closed units and #1 in listings taken in 2012.

[sold] [ 63005 ]

$575,000 16481 Wilson Farm Drive Prudential Alliance, REALTORS Agent: Kristi Monschein Price per square foot: $130.47

$1,176,000 314.725.5100

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homework] Dear Homework,

Our front porch railing is rotting and about to fall down, so this is the chance for us to rethink the whole front of our house. We have a courtyard for parking, yet perhaps some European or other style touches would make it more distinctive.

Dear Lacking Something in Ladue,

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I think your home is very handsome. It is a shame your Chippendale railing and front porch are beyond repair, but this often happens to flat roofs and painted wood railings.

Your desire for a more European look suggests a porch roof with a slope, but your low second-story windows require a shallow-sloped, copper roof to be used. I have added a taller, more elaborate portion over the front door where space allows.

I would also modify the metal roof over the second-floor bay window. I would make it lower (it’s a third too tall at the moment) and allow it to turn a patina green color like the front porch. I would additionally raise the height of the light piers at the drive court for more drama and add a sweeping, brick wing wall to the left side for the same reason.

I think these changes work well with what you’ve already done to create a charming, European-feeling residence that can hold its own in any neighborhood.

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Hope that helps, ———Homework

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