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Hard to believe Town&Style has entered its fifth year. It feels like just yesterday when we were putting together the first issue in a Clayton basement and interviewing potential staffers in our ‘conference room’: Companion Baking. This week was the anniversary of that first issue, Feb. 8, 2011. Looking back now, it’s pretty amazing to recall our ambitious beginnings. Sixteen of us had left our previous jobs by December, and in two short (and very busy) months, we had concepted, created and launched an entirely new paper for St. Louis’ central corridor.

Our goal was to keep it local and make it fresh. Town&Style may have resembled our former publication on the surface, but we distinctly set out to create an all-­new paper inside. We asked, How can we make this better?

We are not just going to recreate the wheel; we are going to reinvent it! So we brought in columns about bookclubs, business etiquette, community news, school goings­-on, bridge strategy, realtor profiles and other topics that were not found elsewhere at the time.

Of course, as time went on, our great ideas were copied, and we found the need to keep reinventing our paper. So here we are, five years in, still working hard to keep it fresh, local and better. In addition to launching a new ‘T&S Top 100’ list (Feb. 25 issue) and a monthly collaboration with ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), we recently reconfigured our health section and changed the paper’s colors and headlines. Our business is a lot like raising a child: The effort is rewarded by the result.

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Rock ‘n’ rollers, dust off your album collection and get ready to hear your favorite Zeppelin tunes live! Celebration Day: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, which comes to The Pageant 8 p.m. Feb.27, features members of local bands, including El Monstero, Dr. Zhivegas and The Urge.

Cheers! From smooth lagers to creamy porters and hoppy IPAs, beer-lovers can experience it all at the Seventh Annual Centennial Beer Festival Feb. 27 and 28 at Moulin Events.

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Now that we’ve just been through ‘toasting’ time, we’re wondering: Why do we call it a ‘toast’?

Some scholars insist the custom began in ancient Greece, where the preferred method of doing away with an inconvenient political rival or spouse was to slip poison into their wine. The tradition of toasting, they say, came from the fear of being poisoned—the idea being that clinking two glasses together would cause the liquid from one glass to spill into the other. Toasting meant your host couldn’t poison you without also poisoning himself.

Others claim the practice is probably a secular vestige of ancient sacrifices to the gods in exchange for a wish fulfilled. The ancient Greeks drank to each other’s health. Clinking wine glasses may have been a means of frightening away evil spirits. The term ‘toast’ may have arisen from the Roman tradition of putting a piece of charred bread at the bottom of the glass to filter undesirable flavors from the wine and to reduce its acidity. ‘Toast’ is used in this context in Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1601, when Falstaff says, “Go fetch me a quart of sack; put a toast in’t.” By the 16th century, the word had been extended to refer to the glass containing the bread, and later, to the entire ritual.

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members and friends a day. It’s the second most common cause of death in the U.S. But patients who wouldn’t have survived cancer 15 years ago are now thriving, thanks to research done at The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.

“We’re helping people in ways we never dreamed possible before, and we’re on the cusp of even greater discoveries,” says director Dr. Timothy Eberlein. “We’re redefining how we think about cancer. Our pioneering work on the human genome has led to targeted treatments based on each individual’s genes. It’s the future of cancer care, and we’re at the forefront.”

Siteman is a national leader in research and treatment. It’s the only center in Missouri designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute, and it’s also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

“We rapidly translate innovative research into effective ways to treat all types of cancer,” Eberlein says. Siteman serves nearly 8,600 newly diagnosed individuals and thousands of follow-up patients annually, and reaches people worldwide with tests and treatments developed by its 350-plus scientists and physicians. Patients have access to hundreds of leading-edge, national clinical trials. The center also provides screenings and education for tens of thousands of individuals annually.

But the federal budget for cancer research has remained flat during the last eight years, while the cost of living continues to rise, Eberlein notes. “It’s nearly impossible to conduct research under these circumstances—there simply isn’t enough money,” he says. “Without adequate funding, the pace of scientific investigation slows down. So we rely on community support to help us continue Vanessa Williams our work.”

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital presents a major fundraiser, the annual illumination Gala, April 11 at The Ritz-Carlton.

Proceeds support the Foundation’s Cancer Frontier Fund, created by Amy and Bill Koman to accelerate treatment breakthroughs. “Last year, the fund supported research on vaccines to fight breast cancer and melanoma, a drug to fight life-threatening side effects of bone marrow transplants, a genetic test to improve treatment for some oral cancers, and other groundbreaking projects,” Eberlein says. “This year’s gala proceeds will help us develop new vaccines, drugs and tests to help patients survive cancer—or stop it before it starts.”

Special guest is actress/singer Vanessa Williams. Co-chairs are Warner Baxter, president and CEO of Ameren Corp., and his wife, Cindy; and Dave Spence, chairman of Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging, and his wife, Suzie. Presenting sponsors are Ameren Corp. and Dave and Suzie Spence.

“Cancer has touched everyone in some way, and it has certainly touched my family,” Warner Baxter says. “But illumination supports innovative research that makes a significant difference for patients, families and future generations.”

“Siteman puts great minds together to win the fight against cancer,” adds Dave Spence. “Funds raised through illumination improve cancer care today—and will lead to a cure tomorrow.”

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Last issue, we did a blurb on the lottery, which is a contest of blind luck.

And big winners are like needles in haystacks—kind of like perfect scores on the ACT. About one-tenth of 1 percent (one in 1,000) of test-takers scores a perfect 36. Then there is the student

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who also achieves a perfect 2400 SAT score, which a minuscule .035 percent of students do nationwide. Of course, both these tests measure academic prowess, but a little bit of bloomin’ luck can’t hurt, either. One extremely gifted kid (who also acknowledges luck) is Abby Lammers, a Parkway North senior who humbly pointed out that she flubbed a question or two on the ACT, which meant she scored 35.5. OK, but it was rounded up to 36. Meanwhile, she also admits to making some guesses that just happened to be correct on both tests. What’s next for Abby? Not the lottery. She plans to attend Northwestern in the fall, where she will take up environmental engineering and economics, the latter of which is anything but an exact science … although Abby may help bring all that mishegas in line.

Meanwhile, she could probably explain to you that the lottery is really a tax on the mathematically challenged.

Changes are afoot in restaurant-related enterprises … as usual.

First, The Wine Merchant is pulling up stakes and moving a few blocks away to the old First National Bank building near The Crossing restaurant. How cool is this: The old vault will be reconfigured as a wine cellar. Look for the move to be completed by late this spring or early summer. Meanwhile, Qdoba, the quickMex eatery, is eyeing the space that St. Louis Bread Co. vacated last summer on Clayton Road when it moved across the street into Richmond Heights. BTW, if you haven’t yet visited the renovated Esquire a few doors to the east, plan a movie night there. The recliners are really comfy.

Albert Einstein is oft credited with saying, “The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.” And occasionally knuckleheads come up with schemes that—if they weren’t in the end so amazingly stupid—approach the level of genius. Eureka cops got a recent call about a Pacific man who stole a wrecker from a Franklin County towing company, then drove to Jefferson County and stole two more vehicles from an impound lot, leading authorities on a surreal chase through our county and all over hell’s half-acre. By the time he was ‘forcibly apprehended’ from the truck, deputies had flattened its tires with spikes and run it into a bluff. Our antihero knew what he was doing; in fact, the vehicles he drove off in belonged to him. Sort of. They were in the custody of Jefferson County authorities. Maybe someone needs to make a movie about the suspect, who was charged with firstdegree tampering and felony resisting arrest, and at this writing sits in the clink with a bond of $50,000.

If we were to merely list the plaudits earned by four honorees of the KirkwoodDes Peres chamber, it would

probably take up all the space allotted for this column, and perhaps a few others you enjoy reading every week. James T. Walsh, Jim Gura, Ellen O’Brien and Scott Mosby all got nods at the annual gala last Friday (Feb. 6) at the Frontenac Hilton. All are busy execs also deeply involved in volunteer work. Gura (Volunteer of the Year), who, along with his day job at Oppenheimer and Co., works with Kirkwood School District, the chamber’s strategic planning committee, and as a coach. Walsh, Citizen of the Year and a 44-year Kirkwood resident, is executive VP and a managing member of Project QA (Quality Assurance), yet still manages to set aside time to work with the St. Louis Minority Economic Development Association and multiple other groups. O’Brien, recognized for Lifetime Achievement, began her real estate career in 1972 and also has volunteered extensively, including for the county Housing Commission for the Homeless. Mosby, named Businessperson of the Year, is president of Mosby Building Arts, has a home improvement show (aired weekends on KMOX radio), and applies his avocational skill to hosting Crisis Nursery’s Razzle Dazzle Ball. Whew!

One might think that a math intervention specialist wouldn’t be needed in the Ladue schools, but trouble with math cuts across all demographics.

Lindsey Mayer knows firsthand how much angst the subject can cause. Mayer is a Title 1 math teacher at Old Bonhomme Elementary, one of four K-4 schools in the district. She works exclusively with Tier 3 students, who are anywhere from two to four years below grade level, meeting with them in small groups for 30 minutes every day. Remember flash cards? That is sort of what Mayer does, using a specialized program that breaks down numerical principles into concepts that kids can visualize. Slices of pizza may be used to illustrate fractions. But that may still be too advanced for some of her charges, who need help with basic arithmetic. For example, students count

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floors during an elevator-themed game, or put house numbers in order for a pretend mail carrier to deliver letters efficiently.

In either case, she makes sure math is no longer a vague concept. Mayer points out that kids of any age respond when the work they’re doing with numbers is relevant to their lives. It helps to know that counting coins is necessary at the grocery store or vending machine. Mayer says there are several markers for success; one is for pupils to move up a grade level in the subject. The best-case scenario is for kids to exit the math intervention program entirely. Meanwhile, they feel a sense of accomplishment and selfconfidence. And, there’s much less stress in their lives.

Some view the ‘Stupor’ Bowl as only a series of commercials and a glitzy halftime show interrupted by a football game. And some of the ads are memorably hysterical. However, many viewers throughout the area were jarringly brought down to reality by a spot from our local NCADA chapter in which a teen dies from a heroin overdose, and his mother finds him a few minutes later in his bedroom. Doritos commercials aren’t reality; unfortunately, the heroin epidemic is. We applaud the NCADA for choosing such a propitious moment to air this disturbing commercial, when viewership is peak. Some have said it was in bad taste.

But, it was unforgettable—and timely, indeed. St. Louis County police report there were more heroin deaths than homicides last year in their jurisdiction, many of them in affluent areas such as Webster Groves. A heroin fix can be had for about $10—but it’s usually not ‘mainlined’ as so many shocking images from TV still tend to show. Rather than a ‘needle and spoon,’ as may have been the case in 1970s urban America, this epidemic has started at suburban parties with a snort up the nose.

I know two boys who made a trade 15 or so years ago, a skateboard for a guitar. They separated to run with different crowds.

The guitarist will graduate college in the spring, with a Washington U. research job

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It was 1915. The Titanic had already been on the floor of the Atlantic for three years.

Muddy Waters and Billie Holiday were born, ragtime progenitor Scott Joplin was 47 (he died at 49), and statesman Booker T. Washington passed away. Carter G. Woodson formed the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, laying the groundwork for what would become Black History Month.

Meanwhile, the St. Louis Public Library was 50 years old, still too young to begin receiving those annoying AARP mailings

on a regular basis. The library celebrates black culture each February during Black History Month, from literature and music to the ongoing struggle for social justice.

Throughout the month there will be featured speakers, special showings of the lauded TV miniseries Roots, and even a quirky presentation titled ‘From ’Fros to Cornrows: African-American Hair Through the Decades’ (4 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Carondelet Branch, 6800 Michigan Ave.). Programs at the Carondelet and Carpenter branches (pictured, 3309 S. Grand Blvd.) will feature a look back on what it meant to be black in St. Louis and Missouri. It may help put in perspective the continuing struggle in Ferguson and throughout the metro. st. louis

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A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

St. Charles resident Michael Burke has never let cystic fibrosis defeat his spirit.

The 45-year-old marathon runner and triathlete, who was not expected to live past childhood, continues to defy the odds with his latest physical test,

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2/1: Jasmine T. Willis @All_That_Jasz3 What hurt was watching Kurt Warner deliver the trophy to the patriots, I’m like you can’t be serious. #STL 2/1: Matt Buchheit @MattBuchheit Well, it’s official, football season is now over. Let’s go Cardinals.

Pitchers and catchers meet in two weeks. #stl #cardinalnation #gocards 2/1: Brad Wester @wester_brad That was the best commercial @Budweiser has made in a while. #stl #SuperBowl #SuperBowlXLIX 2/1: Tracy McCreery @TracyMcCreery Thanks to @GreatRiversSTL & Confluence Greenway I ran my U City & Ladue errands on foot peacefully & safely.

Burke’s Cure Quest-Ozark Trail 2015. The 230-mile,

18-day hike along the Ozark Trail in September will raise money and awareness for the disease.

St. Louisan Wendy Sondov’s baking skills are making quite a few mouths happy.

Garnering ‘Most Creative’ in the 2014 King

Arthur Flour Cookie Decorating Contest for her festive edible snowmen, Sondov chose the Jewish Family & Children’s Service Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry to receive a $500 donation on her behalf. The cookies were originally created for her baking blog, The Monday Box (themondaybox.com), which shares care package recipes to encourage shipping ‘baked love.’ A tutorial on how to make the cookies can be found on her blog.

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is calling for submissions to its 2015 ASID Missouri East Design Excellence Awards, which honors three top design projects in 12 different categories. The entry period continues until Feb. 28, and winners will be announced in Town&Style’s June 3 issue.

More information can be found online at asidmoe.com.

2/2: Gateway Arch @GatewayArchSTL Between this light dusting of snow and my food coma from #SuperBowlXLIX, it’s been a slow start to the morning.

Who’s with me?

2/2: Rachel Damgen @racheldamgen It’s before 9 a.m. on Monday and I’ve already had to ask someone what day it is. This bodes well.

a prestigious award from the Carnegie Foundation, for its continued efforts to promote volunteerism and community engagement. Members of the SLU community provide more than 1 million service hours annually through programs like Campus Kitchen (hunger relief program); SLU Legal Clinics (free legal services); Jesuit Health Resource Center (free medical services); and Casa de Salud, (assistance with health services for non-English speaking patients).

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Dr. Samuel Achilefu, professor and chief of the optical radiology lab at Washington University School of Medicine, was honored with the

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help surgeons visualize cancer cells during surgery. He is the 87th recipient of the award, established in 1931 by leading philanthropist David Wohl.

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A: Conference call complaints are widespread, but as you might surmise, they are not going away. These virtual meetings have become too useful for businesses dealing with far-flung workplaces, flexible schedules and tighter business travel budgets.

Nonetheless, there are ways to help dial back the abuse by fine-tuning your conference details—from the agenda and meeting protocol to the scheduling. For instance, consider setting firmer ground rules than you would for a face-to-face meeting by preparing a tighter, more scripted agenda.

Keep in mind that the absence of nonverbal cues such as facial expressions may make some people hesitant to speak up and they can become more distracted with what’s going on at their respective work/home location. So try to build rapport with conferees by asking each participant to introduce themselves upfront, briefly explaining their role in the project at hand and what they want out of the meeting. You might also want to have participants say their names when they speak so everyone knows who’s talking.

As the meeting moderator, keep the discussion on point to expedite the agenda; but equally important, try to engage conferees by asking more questions—this will give you the luxury of listening and learning more about your team and their operational concerns. In addition, consider assigning more of the agenda items to conferees to facilitate the conversation. Time zone differences can irritate people who have to rise at dawn to meet with colleagues on another coast. Be sensitive to these differences by moving the meeting times around.

From a technical standpoint, make sure all participants have the correct conference call-in number, password, date and time (deciphering the time zones). If using a conference phone system, check it in advance to ensure it can capture all the speakers and not cut out voices. Encourage participants to dial in from landlines and not cell phones. Is there an art to holding a successful conference call? Some may say no, but others say: The art comes in the planning.

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Back: Lisa Bippen, Jackie Paletta, Kathy Tychsen, Kelly Bick, Joanne Noyes, Barb Donnelly, Theresa Vella, Cindy Drury. Front Row: Matuschka Briggs, Margaret Wright, Peggy Lane, Maureen Naunheim, Christy Millsap.

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bookshelf the bad girls club by karyn meyer About the club They call themselves The Bad Girls Club, “where half the group doesn’t read the book,

and the other half doesn’t even show up!” That’s a perfect way to sum up the humor and lightheartedness of the women, who started meeting last year to discuss novels—and socialize, of course.

Forming the book club began in a very organic way after a girls trip to Telluride. “Our prayer group put all our responsibilities on hold to breathe in the mountain air and enjoy our friendship,” says member Theresa Vella. “We were sitting at the airport after a long weekend of hiking, skiing and sharing together, and started exchanging our favorite ‘reads.’”

That impromptu first meeting turned into a relaxed book club that meets at a different member’s home the third Thursday evening of every month. “We wanted a group where everyone was welcome,” Vella says. “There is no guilt if you don’t have time to read the book, or are too busy to even come!” Whoever is hosting is in charge of choosing the selection.

The current book, sci-fi thriller The Martian, should inspire lively discussion after a few glasses of wine, says Vella.

About the book The Martian is the first published novel of Andy Weir and will be adapted into a film next fall. It follows fictional astronaut Mark Watney as he becomes stranded on Mars and must improvise to survive. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate in the belief that he is dead, Mark finds himself with no way to signal to Earth that he’s alive—and no way to survive. He refuses to give up, however, and drawing on his ingenuity, engineering skills and sheer will to live, he confronts one obstacle after another and tries to overcome impossible odds.

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Opening your own business takes more than just a great idea. It requires dedication, a supportive team and industry knowledge. But, as two local women have discovered, when the timing is right, the rewards are well worth the risk. by karyn meyer | photos by bill barrett Kelley Barr, founder of k. hall designs, a local company that sells handmade bath, body and home products, never imagined working for someone else; both her parents were independent business owners. Her passion for using natural ingredients to make everyday items like soap and candles started at an early age. “Growing up, I was always concocting things with herbs from our backyard,” she says. “Our kitchen was open for me to create anything I wanted, as long as I cleaned up.” Raised in Traverse City, After Michigan, Barr says she learned to appreciate a way of life that focused on “living from the farm stand. I realized I could grow something and refine it as an ingredient for an inspiring product.”

Barr was working as a buyer for a group of home and garden centers in Michigan when she noticed an area in the marketplace that was unfilled. “As the story goes, I quit my corporate job and started the company in 1998,” she says. Her plan was simple: to introduce her products to the stores she wanted to be in—and it worked. “The very first store I sold to was a clothing retailer, Tootsies, and Waterworks, a specialty retailer of luxury bath products, was the first large-scale retail chain to purchase the entire collection.

Right behind that, Restoration Hardware placed a large order of my milk-, lavender- and fig-scented items, which was the beginning of really moving forward,” she says.

Her husband John joined as co-CEO in 2001, and the couple moved to St. Louis, before his hometown, two years later. The first retail store was in University City with two or three employees, and it’s continued to grow since then. They moved to the current Brentwood location in 2007 and later expanded that store and moved production to a larger facility nearby. Now, there is a retail shop in Plaza Frontenac and in Chicago, and nearly 15 employees are responsible for crafting handmade goods like soap, candles, lotion and perfume under four different brands: k. hall designs, Simpatico, Barr-Co. and U.S. Apothecary. While almost everything is made locally, the company has an international distribution. “My husband propelled most of the larger business transactions,” Barr says. “I focus on product design, aesthetics and ingredients, and he manages the bigger picture.”

As mom to five children, Barr says life is busy, and she doesn’t see it slowing down.

“We have a big team of helpers. It’s certainly not a two-person gig.” She says one of the most important aspects of starting your own business is being passionate about what you do. “Beyond that, it’s imperative that there is a market for what you want to offer,” she explains. “If those two things are in place, be diligent and don’t expect to make any money for awhile! But live your dream. Be happy.”

Owning a business Ann Hurth, owner/founder of The Fur Boutique inside GiddyUp Jane on Clayton Road, couldn’t agree more that for a new business to work, there needs to be demand. Clients from her previous position as longtime sales manager and buyer at The Fur Centre brought Hurth out of retirement.

After learning the ins and outs of the retail business by working for the Glik family (of Glik’s department stores), Hurth was recruited by The Fur Centre.

“I knew nothing about fur,” she recalls. “They sent me to Montreal and New York to learn the business.” She stayed with Fur Centre for more than 20 years before retiring—and then the calls started. “About six months after I left, my phone started ringing with customers asking about help with a restyle, new purchase or cleaning,” she says. “My clients put me back in business.”

She hosted a few trunk shows at GiddyUp Jane, and it grew from there. “I had a successful pop-up shop for the 2013 holiday season and incorporated the business in March the following year,” she explains. “The demand was definitely there.” Now, Hurth’s boutique is open by appointment and she offers new inventory, as well as cleaning and conditioning and restyling services.

When asked about future growth, she says she’s taking it one season at a time.

“As long as we’re doing well, we’ll see!” She advises anyone thinking about opening a business to trust their instincts. “I turned down opportunities earlier in my career because it didn’t feel right,” she says. “Timing is everything.”

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[ENTERPRISING WOMEN WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE COMING YEAR?

Re/Max Properties West Susan L. Siegfried

Absolute College Consulting Cindy Zelinsky, BAE, MS

Boutique Realty Julie Pfeifer

Mosby Building Arts Jacquelyn Winston, HR Manager

Gladys Manion Real Estate Stephanie Connell

Weinhardt Party Rentals Dawn Weinhardt

Insurance Solutions Plus Joanne Johnson

Lyudmila’s Tailor Shop Lyudmila Dobkin

Stifel Nicolaus Julie Gampp, Vice President/Investments

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In the coming year, I look forward to expanding my technology skills, which will enable me to better serve my buyers and sellers.

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I would like to expand our brand into other markets across St. Louis County.

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Competing buyers, multiple contracts, limited inventory and off-market sales can be challenging.

My goal for 2015 is to utilize every method to best represent, educate and prepare my clients, like my recent marketing addition, the 3-D tour.

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My goal is to continue to build my practice while providing honest advice as a trusted adviser for all forms of insurance, from birth through retirement.

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This year I’ve decided to limit my time in front of a computer. I’m imposing the same ‘screen time’ rules I set for my daughter because I never want to lose the human connection I have with clients.

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As an educational consultant, my goal will be to continue to offer personalized guidance through all aspects of the college search so students find the right fit according to individual goals and interests.

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In 2015, I plan to focus on talent development through well-executed training and development opportunities, as well as deliver solutions that inspire and empower our associates.

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Like every year, our priority is to make every party, fundraising event or wedding we’re involved with memorable for our customers.

As the third generation to run our business, I want to continue my family’s commitment to service.

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I plan to get the word out about my new business and bring in new clients who seek quality tailoring.

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After coming off a personal record, $33 millionplus year, we were happy to be recognized as the ‘Top Agents’ at Laura McCarthy. We are eager and enthusiastic to take on the 2015 housing market, set new goals and achieve new records!

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celebrate your Stl business history 1. PDI Investigations

We began doing background investigations for law firms, and the company later flourished into a national and international investigative firm serving individuals, corporations and the legal profession.

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2. PNC Wealth Management

PNC entered the St. Louis market through its merger with National City Bank in 2008. Today, PNC is one of the country’s top performing banks and most admired trust companies through its Wealth Management division. PNC has been active in the St. Louis community, launching its Arts Alive Grants and Grow Up Great Foundation, which supports early childhood education.

7. Mark & Neil Gellman, The Gellman Team, Coldwell Banker Premier Group

Mark and Neil Gellman started out as passionate real estate investors, and saw an opportunity to make a difference in the full-service real estate industry. They saw a need for progressive agents who treat the process like a business: The Gellman Team was founded. In 2014, it was ranked No. 1 full-service real estate team by volume, No. 1 Coldwell Banker affiliate team in Missouri and Top 10 Coldwell Banker affiliate team in North America.

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8. Ted Wight, Realtor Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

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After working in corporate America for more than 15 years, I decided to use my business skills to become a top realtor.

I could not be happier being my own boss and making my clients happy!

3. RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis

8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100 314.607.5555 | tedwightrealestate.com

In 2012, Jill Butler wanted to combine the best features of an independent and a traditional real estate agency to create a hybrid model that provides agents with more money and more support. At the end of 2013, when the real estate market was up by 19.6 percent in volume, RedKey was up 260.6 percent. Positivity-infused weekly team meetings, celebrations of one another’s successes, and a focus on client relationships set RedKey apart.

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4. Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

Since accepting an invitation to become the exclusive Sotheby’s affiliate for the St. Louis region, Andy Dielmann has continued to grow his office, agents and staff. 2014 was a banner year, with a 36 percent growth in sales.

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9. Missouri Floor Company

Our founder rode the streetcar to his job in 1910. Today, the Verseman family continues to run the oldest wood flooring contracting firm in St. Louis, but with a fleet of vehicles and a showroom in Westport. Celebrating 105 years!

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10. The Fountains Senior Living of West County

The Fountains Senior Living of West County is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Choosing the right place to call home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make, and with the opening of our Assisted Living and Memory Care Neighborhood, we now have more options.

15826 Clayton Road 636.779.2600 | fountainsofwestcounty.com

5. Advanced Nursing Services of St. Louis

Advanced Nursing Services started with five nurses and one client, provided by a friend of owner Maggie Holtman’s father.

Holtman patterned her business after her own grandparents’ nurses, who were caring and capable professionals. Advanced Nursing Services has now been serving seniors for more than 30 years.

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6. Laurie’s Shoes

Founded in 1951 by the Waldmans’ grandfather and parents, Laurie’s Shoes now has its fourth generation of family members in the business. They pride themselves on being experts in fashion, comfort, family and fun, catering to the shoe needs of every member in the family.

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Signature Kitchen & Bath is a family owned, full-service kitchen and bath remodeler established more than 39 years ago. We have multiple showrooms throughout the St. Louis metro area.

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Rachel O’Shia has joined the Wealth Management Group as a Senior Investment Advisor, Vice President. Rachel has professional experience serving high-net-worth individuals and families in money management solutions and unique credit options.

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Through a primary point of contact, Rachel’s clients have access to a team of experts in insurance planning, investment management, fiduciary and estate administration, private banking, financial consulting and charitable endeavors. To meet Rachel and to experience the Wealth Management Group, please call her at 314.898.1405.

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by karyn meyer | photos by artisan photography What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—most of the time. But Lindsey Phipps and Corey

Poteet are more than willing to share the events of their 2013 trip to Sin City, when Corey proposed in front of the Bellagio fountain show. The couple, who met during summer orientation at the University of Missouri, have traveled to Vegas at least once every year since they started dating.

When it came time to plan their wedding, Lindsey was grateful for her mom’s help. “She was basically my wedding planner,” she says, “because for each decision, I found myself stuck between two choices.” Lindsey and Corey weren’t living in town at the time and chose to wed in St. Louis simply for its proximity to both sides of the family. “I did a ton of research online and drove here from Columbia a lot,” she recalls. “Then Corey got a job in Clayton, and the rest of the process was much easier!”

Since the ballroom at the Missouri Athletic Club is beautiful on its own, Lindsey says she wanted neutral, soft colors like gold, champagne and pink. For a little extra flair, each table was named for a different hotspot in Vegas and included a picture from the couple’s trips.

“My favorite memory was walking down the aisle as Rosewood Ensemble played A Thousand Years,” Lindsey says. “I just remember looking at Corey and looking around at everyone. It was so special to see all our family and friends there with us.”

The couple resides in Brentwood. Lindsey is a kindergarten teacher at Reed Elementary in Ladue, and Corey is vice president at Sterling Bank.

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Wieder together play out like a movie script. The two found themselves caught under the same awning in the pouring rain at a bus stop in Baltimore. After striking up a conversation, they discovered they both lived in Washington, D.C., (just blocks away from each other) and had a Missouri connection: Ruth is a native St. Louisan, and Ben got his master’s degree from the University of Missouri.

The two never exchanged information, but as fate would have it, Ben saw Ruth’s profile on an online dating site months later and contacted her. “It is by far the weirdest thing that has ever happened to me,” Ruth laughs.

The couple had been dating for two years when Ruth moved to Pittsburgh for graduate school. They maintained a long-distance relationship and when she returned to D.C. a year later, they found an apartment together. Ben made moving day extra memorable.

After the last box was unloaded, he said there was one thing missing from their new home, and he proposed. To make it a family-wide celebration, he had secretly invited their parents to town, and afterward the couple went to Peru. “We had already planned the trip, but Ben surprised me with lots of adventures throughout the week to make it extra special,” Ruth says.

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Many friends and family are traveling to St. Louis for the big event in October. “World’s Fair Pavilion was our top choice because we needed a large space, and we wanted something that was classic St. Louis for our guests,” Ruth says. “We’re going to have toasted ravioli and Ted Drewes and plan lots of fun local activities throughout the weekend. We’re hoping the Cardinals are in the playoffs!”

Ruth says both her mom and wedding planner, Jenny Kehm, have been instrumental in helping get things checked off her list. The couple will honeymoon in South Africa. “We wanted to go somewhere exciting, and my parents went to Africa on their honeymoon, which makes it even more special.”

The bride and groom live in Washington, D.C. Ruth is a research analyst at Pew Research Center, and Ben is a data reporter at the Center for Public Integrity.

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“W” by Worth is coming to Clayton!

February 21 – March 4, 2015

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2 | The Back Store

Experience a new kind of sleep with Yogabed™. Inspired by yoga and designed to provide a natural balance of comfort and support, the luxury foam mattress starts at $649. Experience it in the mall, exclusively at The Back Store.

Chesterfield Mall | Plaza Frontenac | West County Center 314.643.THEB (8432) | stlbackstore.com

3 | Cantina Laredo

Savor the three-course Valentine’s menu at Cantina Laredo featuring sautéed shrimp with mango mole sauce, ancho chile chicken, and filet mignon with peppercorn sauce. Available with cocktail pairings, beginning Feb. 12.

7710 Forsyth Blvd.

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Where Style Gets Social

Once again, KAREN MORROW brings a new and exciting trunk show to town…W by Worth! This smart, sexy, spirited line will give you everything you need for Spring 2015. W by Worth is designed by the Worth New York design team and this is a MUST SEE collection that will add spice and fun to your wardrobe.

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4 | Distinctions

Two-piece prom gowns are the new sensation. Distinctions offers a variety in wonderful colors and with detailing you will love.

Remember: Distinctions is your prom headquarters!

12354 Olive Blvd.

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5 | Morton’s The Steakhouse

Dine your heart out at Morton’s The Steakhouse this Valentine’s weekend. Enjoy our signature steak and lobster menu for only $55, available Feb. 13 through 16. Reserve your table today.

7822 Bonhomme Ave. 314.725.4008 | mortons.com

6 | Discover Africa

Give someone the journey of a lifetime: an African safari!

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Dancers in evening dresses and tuxedos sway and plunge in dances by artistic director Gen Horiuchi, Francis Patrelle and Emery LeCrone – hailed by The New York Times as “ready for primetime knockout.”

Guest artists include Miyako Yoshida, principal dancer with The Royal Ballet.

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Distinctions, located at 12354 Olive Blvd. in Westgate Shopping Center, features an array of on-trend dresses for prom 2015. The store offers extended hours during prom season, staying open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Prices range from $200 to $600. PICTURED ON THE COVER: Sophia Marusic and Ellie Krause. For more information, call 314.434.5445 or visit distinctionsprom.com.

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Flip to the ‘prom’ pages in any high school yearbook, and the first thing you’ll notice

is how alike all the girls look, with tulle or satin formals in the 1950s through the ’70s, giving way to less structured looks in the ’80s and beyond. Every year, there’s usually one strong, overriding trend, be it pastels or jewel-tones, strapless or halter-necks, full skirts or mermaid dresses.

But times have changed. “There’s no single, ‘must-have’ trend for prom 2015,” says Nancy Lehtman of Distinctions, the upscale boutique that specializes in formalwear. “Anything goes: white or brights, long or short, romantic or sophisticated, soft chiffon or dramatic stretch jersey.

There’s a look to suit every taste and personality, and we carry the entire gamut.”

In-demand looks include two-piece ensembles with bare midriffs, deep necklines held together with sheer nude nettings, cutouts, lace overlays, and glitzy, glamorous beading. The biggest changes from last year? “High necklines with open backs or mesh inserts are huge,” Lehtman notes. “We’re also seeing lots of black, which is unusual for prom.”

But ‘anything goes’ can go too far. “The popularity of online shopping can lead to fashion disasters,” Lehtman says. “It’s almost impossible to get a good fit when you order from a website.

Maybe you’re a size 2 in one dress line and a size 6 in another. But a website doesn’t know that, and it won’t alter the dress if it doesn’t fit correctly. You can return it and request a different size, but there’s no guarantee they’ll have it in stock, or that it will arrive in time.”

Online shoppers tend to point and click on their favorite picture, without stopping to think whether a dress that looks great on a size zero model will work for them, Lehtman adds. “When you order online, no one tells you a style is wrong for you—and no one has the expertise to help you find something more flattering.” Some sites show photos of designer dresses and charge designer prices but ship the customer a cheap copy, she adds. “I’ve heard horror stories about fabric ripping and beading unraveling before the girls even get out of the limo,” she says. “But at Distinctions, what you see is what you get. We offer only the finest fabrics and workmanship, and we stand behind everything we sell.”

To get the right fit, you need expert attention from someone who understands how to make you look your best, Lehtman says. “At Distinctions, we have decades of experience when it comes to helping women look gorgeous, and our full-time seamstress alters each garment to perfection.” There’s no substitute for personalized service provided by experts. “If a dress doesn’t suit you, we’ll guide you to the right look. Girls won’t listen to their mothers,” she says with a grin. “But they listen to me!”

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No kitchen would be complete without a set of sharp knives for all that chopping, mincing and julienning. And it’s a good bet no one loves the ubiquitous cooking tool more than Nate Bonner, a native St. Louisan who spends his days handcrafting knives with beautiful handles.

After years as a professional chef, including stints at Viking Culinary School and Chaumette Vineyards, Bonner founded NHB Knifeworks in 2012. He says he found himself constantly tweaking his chef’s knives in an attempt to suit his preferences. His fascination with knives started as a young child, when his grandfather gave him a folding knife with a spoon and fork. “I ate every meal with it for a month,” Bonner says. “I love the history of knives, because you’re basically tracing back to the dawn of making records and people writing on walls with blades.”

Located at 4155 Beck Ave., NHB Knifeworks’ products, which are entirely hand-built, also can be found at Bertarelli Cutlery on The Hill. “There’s a lot of beauty in our knives—they’re not machine-made, cookie-cutter tools,” Bonner says. Made of stainless, carbon and Damascus steel, the knives start as drawings, which are transferred to cardboard cutouts. The metal is then shaped in the forge and perfected by a knife grinding tool. “It’s fun to watch that transition from dirty, ugly black steel to a beautiful, shiny tool,” Bonner says.

Years of tweaking knives taught Bonner a lot about creating the perfect shape. “I noticed on just about every German knife up until last year, the spine was a perfect 90 degrees, which can become brutally uncomfortable if you’re cutting for hours each day,” he explains. “So the first thing I did was round out the spine. I also altered the angles on the blade itself through sharpening.

Understanding knives on a more intimate level allows us to pay greater attention to the small details.”

Since its founding, NHB Knifeworks has earned a solid following among chefs and home cooks alike. And late last year, Tom Colicchio of Bravo’s Top Chef chose the company’s green-handled Thai Basil line as a featured product on his DARA Artisans’ collection of USA-made artisan products.

One recent addition to Bonner’s offerings, which include chef, utility and paring knives, is a hunting knife, which Bonner was persuaded to craft after repeated requests from customers. He’ll also be rolling out two Asian-style knives, including a Santoku, created in collaboration with Quin Tran, head chef at Mai Lee. An additional line will be rolled out this summer if all goes well, he says. “We’re field testing now—it’s going to be awesome,” he says. “Knives seem so simple to most people, but a lot of work goes into each one.”

[deconstructed strip steak salad Recipe from Nate Bonner

1/3 lb. Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog 1 oz. balsamic reduction cheese, brie or other soft cheese 1 oz. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small lemon, cut in half 1 c. Kalamata olives, pitted Salt & pepper 2 bunches living watercress 1 bunch scallions, sliced on the bias Steak: Preheat grill or grill pan on high. Lightly brush Tomatoes: Preheat broiler to 550° F. In small bowl, steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook toss tomatoes with oil to coat lightly. Season with salt until medium rare. Rest while preparing vegetables. and pepper. Spread evenly on foil-lined baking sheet.

Broil until brown and blistering, about 3 minutes.

Mushrooms: Preheat saute pan on high. Add 1 T. oil to just smoking. Add mushrooms, saute until golden Arrange salad on four plates, mushrooms in the brown. When cooked, add salt and pepper. Remove center, olives on top and around. Slice steak thinly and from heat. fan over. Place broiled tomatoes around plate. Top with watercress and scallions. Drizzle balsamic glaze, and repeat with extra-virgin olive oil. Finish with squeeze of lemon juice, cracked pepper and cube of cheese.

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8. Good counting is to acknowledge original

Romero, who has been part of the bridge community for the past nine years. During that time, Debbie has been on our Unit 143 board for seven years, serving as president for the past two. She has also has been District 8 president for the past two years. While serving as an outstanding administrator, she has become a very good player. Case in point, she won three events during the recent Caseyville sectional.

Great job, Debra!

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1D Pass 1S Pass Pass 2C(NMF*) Pass

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4S Pass Pass Pass *NMF = New Minor Forcing Opening lead: A♣

ruff. With normal distribution (3:2 for the opponents), trumps can be drawn in three rounds.

9. Lead the ♠ trump to the King.

10. Cross to the ♠ Jack in hand. When they both follow, there is one trump out.

11. Cash the ♠ A, drawing the remaining trump.

12. Cross to the ♦ King.

13. Run the ♥ 9. West wins and leads his last ♣.

14. Your last trump ruffs the ♣.

15. Cross to the ♥ Queen and back to hand, making 10 tricks.

The bottom line: Don’t count tricks, especially trump, supposing each trick has four cards in that suit. Look for spot cards and acknowledge every card.

Cover the East/West hands and see if you can make the contract.

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♣ 75 The Play 1. West leads ♣ A, 3 from dummy, 9 from East, and 5 declarer.

2. ♣ K, 8, 2, 7.

3. ♣ 4, J, Q, ruff by South.

4. When counting number of trumps per round, declarer forgot he had ruffed a ♣.

5. When he drew an extra round of trumps, the hand was doomed.

6. He took the ♥ finesse and lost to the King.

7. West led another ♣, and declarer lost his fourth trick.

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[ Dominic’s Trattoria ] 200 s. brentwood blvd. | 314. 863.4567

[ amuse bouche ] THE scene |

Italian restaurant

THE CHEF |

Dominic Galati

THE PRICES |

$8.75 to $12 starters, $13 to $19 pastas, $19 to $36 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Risotto side dish, Tenderloin Monte Carlo, Scampi in Garlic Dijon Sauce, Eggplant and Shrimp starter

It’s reassuring to know you can get the same

stellar Italian dishes in the county that originated on the Hill. Trendy Clayton restaurants come and go, but Dominic’s Trattoria, on the ground level of a tony condo building across from Shaw Park, is approaching its 20th anniversary and is still clearly an area favorite.

Packed to the rafters the weekend we visited, the stately eatery offered authentic and high-quality traditional fare—nothing experimental or inventive— but rather the perfect traditional Italian meal. The portions, not ridiculously big, were appropriate and the prices were more than fair. A good indication that things would go well was the amuse-bouche, a generous

tub of black olive tapenade served with a bread basket.

The bread was crusty and fresh, the tapenade subtle and buttery rather than the over-salted mess sometimes served elsewhere.

A starter of Eggplant and Shrimp in Cajun Cream ($12) was phenomenal. The pairing was good, both the veggie and the crustacean working well with the creamy tomato and red pepper sauce. The eggplant had a slight smokiness and nice crisp texture, while the shrimp came in succulent, big pieces.

Scampi with Garlic Dijon Sauce ($24.75) was a treat, with the shrimp being large and perfectly cooked: tender and sweet. The sauce had a tang from the mustard and

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ] Risotto | A common way to cook rice in Italy, this is a classic Northern Italian dish typically made with broth, butter, wine and arborio or carnaroli (short-grain white) rice.

Brandy | A liquor usually served after dinner that is made by distilling wine. Examples include Amagnac and Cognac.

Dijon | Dijon mustard originated in 1856, when a resident substituted the liquid of unripe grapes for vinegar in the traditional mustard recipe. Today that ingredient is white wine.

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I had an elegant and delicious meal here. The food demonstrates why classic Italian cuisine will never lose its appeal.

—gloria s. of Clayton

» I love the authentic Italian cuisine the Galatis have brought to Clayton. Everything is superb, but the beef tenderloin is outstanding and fork-tender. Save room for Jackie’s Dessert, an incredible treat of chocolate and white cake with rum frosting, walnuts and chocolate shavings.

—joan b. of clayton

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was not over-garlicky, but lightly creamy. It came with a medley of veggies that were nicely done, as well.

Same for our other entree, Tenderloin Monte Carlo with Brandy Cream Sauce ($30). Here, the brandy added an underlying sweet element that is so delightful paired with protein and cream. The veggies, broccoli and carrots, were nicely done—neither too crisp nor too soft—and well-buttered.

A standout was the nutty, creamy risotto, a simple dish in theory but not in execution. As with delicious bread, a short list of high-quality ingredients (in this case, rice, imported cheese and seasonings) can create one of the most satisfying and memorable parts of a meal.

[ chef chat ]

» dominic galati

Did you always know you’d go into the restaurant business?

When I came to this country 50 years ago, my first job was in a restaurant, and I knew then I liked it.

Why the Clayton location?

It is something for my daughters. An opportunity came along, and I felt Clayton had a good combination of residential and businesses.

favorite item on the menu?

Linguine Escarole

describe the cuisine.

Italian, a mix between the north and south of the country

secret to success?

Hard work, enjoying what we do and not burning any bridges

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Besides ovens and bread racks, Companion co-owner Josh Allen plans to add a baking school to the operation. “Teaching is a big part of what we do,” says the artisan baker. “It’s how we can share our craft.”

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Opportunity knocked, and Vince Bommarito Jr. answered. The result: Tony’s A.M., launching mid-February, which will give the Bommarito family a trifecta of downtown dining options at No. 10 Broadway in The Equitable Building (Anthony’s Bar is No. 2). Bommarito reports the new breakfast/lunch options will always be homemade and fresh. That includes house roast beef, turkey and ham, made daily, to achieve uber-fresh sandwiches.

[ cheers! ]

Imbibing St. Louisans have kept local beer, wine and spirit purveyors growing. Look for THE Wine Merchant to relocate its current South Hanley Road shop to 7817 Forsyth Blvd., in the former First National Bank building. Ellisville’s Liquor will see an expansion in space and a change in name after its move, when it will rechristen itself as Lukas Wine & Spirits.

C U S TO M I Z A B L E F O N DA N T S

Swap your brew and have a chance to meet a cicerone (certified beer server and guide) each Saturday at Craft Beer Cellar’s free Bottle Swap Party. Novice and seasoned beer devotees are encouraged to meet, mingle and share a good brew at the Clayton spot, 8113 Maryland Ave.

[ soulard homecoming ]

Once a foodie, always a foodie, especially for Pat Norton, who owned Norton’s on Geyer Avenue for 23 years. He’s returned to Soulard and opened a carryout-only operation inside the Soulard Market’s Grand Hall Arcade. Norton’s Cajun Corner, located where the historic Schmitz’s concession stand stood for decades, provides market shoppers with grits, jambalaya, and gumbo.

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Boyhood

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Now–5/10 Vast Bhutan by Regina DeLuise

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You didn’t really feel like you were watching a movie so much as watching ‘real life.’ And that was the point. That effect was achieved, in part, by using the same people across a timeline of 12 years. Ellar Coltrane is 6 when we first see him and 18 when we leave him. Similarly, his mom (Patricia Arquette) and dad (Ethan Hawke), also age 12 years during the movie, so an aura of reality permeates the film. That, and the way we can relate to this family through its joys and trials over that period.

What’s endearing is it is a picture of real life, which is neither joyful nor sorrowful all of the time. The downside is that much of life is also non-eventful, so it can be downright boring to watch this boy hang out with his friends and roughhouse with his sister. There’s no ‘story’ here; it’s just life. Arquette, in particular, is remarkable as a mother facing more than her share of life challenges.

Should You See It? It’s a different kind of movie, eliciting a different viewer response. —D.W.

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of physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) or the motor neuron disease that afflicted him, you won’t find it here. Based on the memoir of first wife Jane Hawking’s (Felicity Jones) Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen, the film takes a candid approach when portraying the couple’s life together. The two met while studying at Cambridge in the 1960s. When Hawking was given only two years to live after his diagnosis, they quickly married and started a family. The film shows the slow progression of Hawking’s disease (hats off to Redmayne for his portrayal) and Jane’s continued support and acceptance. As time passes, the challenge becomes more than she imagined. The movie brings to light the difficulties of such a relationship—and forces the audience to re-evaluate what is expected of true love.

Should You See It? Yes. —K.M.

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by tony di martino If you still look tired after a good night’s sleep, it might be time to

consider some extra help. A full face-lift tightens the skin on the face and neck, and a blepharoplasty (or brow lift) can fix sagging eyelids. But since these surgical procedures can require up to a month of recovery time, they’re not always the best options.

“Now there are many minimally invasive procedures that can rejuvenate your appearance with little to no downtime,” says Dr. Gregory Branham of Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center. “These procedures deal with signs of aging that aren’t addressed by surgery, including changes to the quality, texture and pigmentation of the skin. They can be done in conjunction with a lift, or on their own.”

The board-certified, fellowship-trained experts at the center take a comprehensive approach to rejuvenation. “Each person has a unique way of aging, so we develop an individualized treatment plan for everyone who walks through our doors,” explains Branham, professor and chief of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Washington University. “We discuss your concerns and evaluate your facial structure, aging pattern, skin type and condition. Then we select the most effective and least invasive method to achieve your goals.”

Treatment options vary, notes Dr. John Chi, assistant professor of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Washington University. “Botox can soften or eliminate facial wrinkles, especially around the eyes, and can also be used to lift the eyebrows,” he says.

“Peels and lasers can eliminate sun damage, acne blemishes and scarring.” Volume loss, a major hallmark of aging caused by fat redistribution and bone deterioration, can be treated with injectable fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane. “They soften wrinkles and fill out areas that shrink with age, including the lips,” he adds. And a new filler, Juvederm Voluma, treats volume loss in larger areas, such as the mid-face and cheeks.

“It’s the only FDA-approved injectable that lasts up to two years.”

Even surgical procedures are less invasive than they used to be. “A mini face-lift or tuck-up can yield excellent results without the extended recovery time of a full lift,” Chi notes. “Cheek or chin implants can also achieve dramatic results. These procedures effectively target specific regions of the face and neck, including a turkey wattle neck or blurry jawline.”

Kate, a 46-year-old working mother of four, didn’t like the loose skin on her lower face and neck. “She came to us thinking she needed a face-lift, but she was concerned about the recovery time,” Branham recalls. “After a 45-minute consultation, we determined all she actually needed was an under-chin tuck-up and some laser resurfacing. We also counseled her on the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle and the necessity of sunscreen. Now she looks and feels terrific.”

You can’t stop the clock. “But you can look like a more youthful, refreshed, wellrested version of your very best self,” Branham says. “We can help get you there.”

Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center is located at 1020 N. Mason Road, Ste. 205, in Creve Coeur. Surgeries and procedures also are performed at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. For more information, call 314.996.3880 or visit facialplasticsurgery.wustl.edu.

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Who hasn’t dreamed of ‘getting a little work done’?

It is so tempting to get rid of those undereye bags, crow’s feet, or flabby neck. Heck, maybe an entire facial overhaul is in order!

But hold on: Dreaming is one thing, doing is another. There is much to consider—recovery time, costs, doctor choice, goals—before you can turn the idea of facial fixes into a reality.

• COMMON PITFALLS

Fabulous & Natural So, can you really have too much of a good thing when it comes to cosmetic facial fixes? The consensus, among both docs and the public, is: heck, yeah! If the mouth struggles to convey human expression and the eyes can’t close comfortably, something is wrong.

The key to a natural look following cosmetic surgery is an adequate combination of skin removal, skin tightening and volume positioning, says Dr. William G. Hart Jr. of Hart Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Institute. “You want to avoid the windblown look, like your face is in a wind tunnel,” he says. “Patients who have too much tension in the tissues have an unnatural smile, and in some cases are unable to close their eyes adequately. This look may result from the patient’s insistence on a taut face or from over-aggressive work by the surgeons.”

• THE RIGHT BALANCE

“A natural look involves repositioning of fat or adding volume through fat injections or the use of injectable hyaluronic acid derivatives,” Hart says. “Also, there should be tightening of underlying structures, including the platysmal bands (neck muscles), some auxiliary glands, if necessary, and the SMAS, the sub-muscular aponeurotic system.”

The SMAS is the layer of tissue that covers and attaches to the deeper structures of the face and neck. “In most situations where patients following a face-lift or blepharoplasty have an ‘operated on’ look, it results from having too much skin or fatty tissue removed from around the eyes and/or face,” Hart says. “Another contributing factor is the amount of tension placed on the skin.”

• BACK TO BASICS

A natural-appearing face results when the surgeon starts with the foundations, says Dr. Mike Nayak of Nayak Plastic Surgery in Frontenac. “We have to rebuild from the inside out to create a young structure. We shape the foundational portions the way they are supposed to be, and then the skin follows that new shape,” he explains.

Hart agrees. “A face-lift should result in a relaxed look with good support in the underlying soft tissues,” he says. “The region below the chin should be smooth without excess skin or banding.”

The placement of incisions can make the surgery appear more or less obvious, he notes. “A straight-line scar in the pre-auricular area (in front of the ear) is a dead giveaway to a face-lift.”

The incision line should be tucked under the ear, where it touches the side of the face, and then hidden behind the ear, Hart says. “The scar should follow the natural curvature of the ear.”

Banding of the neck muscles is another tell-tale sign that a face-lift has happened, he says. The platysma is a sheet of muscle that extends vertically from the upper chest to the chin and cheek.

Over time portions of this muscle can become prominent and protrude, leading to the ‘turkey neck’ appearance.

• SKIN DEEP

Skin care before and after surgery can optimize results, says Dr. Michele Koo. “The eyelid skin is one of the first structures to show signs of stretch and damage, and therefore aging,” she says.

“Most people neglect the eyelid skin. Continued skin care after surgery can optimize the surgical results.”

Also, she advises, check the references of plastic surgeons.

“Always make sure you see your surgeon’s ‘before and after’ results and talk to his or her former patients. Read the reviews. Surgery should replace tissues to their former state, creating a soft, natural, rested appearance rather than over-resecting the skin to cause an unnatural, shortage-of-skin appearance,” she says.

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A glance at the eyes tells others so much about us: how we are and what we are thinking. The eyes also reveal precisely how long we have lived. Fortunately, we have a few tricks up our sleeves that can fool Mother Nature.

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“Our brains are hardwired to look at the eyes and the mouth, and studies of preverbal infants have found that they follow eye movements,” says Dr. John Holds of Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. We continue to focus on the eyes for nonverbal clues throughout life. “As our faces age, there are very distinct chronologic changes in anatomy,” Holds says. “They vary from person to person, but many of these changes are predictable and we can use them to predict age.”

As the face ages, muscles and skin sag, and fat deposits, which once kept the eyelids smooth and youthful, move or diminish. “Eyelid aging typically begins around 40 to 45 years of age. There is usually excess fat protrusion in the upper and lower eyelids. Lower eyelid bags and upper eyelid fullness and heaviness create the appearance of fatigue,” says Dr. Michele Koo. “There also can be dark circles around the lower eyelids from the pressure of the fat on the skin.”

“Everyone has some amount of eyebrow sagging,” Holds says. “In the upper lid you lose some fat volume below the eyebrow, and the contour starts to hang over.” The lower eyelid may sag far enough to expose some of the eye itself. The shape of the eyelid changes, the fat pads drop and the ’tear trough’ at the inner corner becomes more pronounced.

The aged look can be delayed, Koo reassures. “The eyelid skin is very thin and more subject to sun damage, allergies and the aging process. One of the best safeguards is to use sunglasses and sun protection. Also use good facial sunscreens and eyelid-specific lotions. “And Botox for the crow’s feet around the eyes is another method to ward off aging,” she says.

Additionally, surgery techniques have evolved. “In lower eyelid surgery the concept was that you cut skin, muscle and fat out to create a concave lower lid, which sometimes is a reasonable approach,” Holds says. “But that can give you a hollow, skeletonized look that actually makes you look older.”

Now surgeons replace lost volume with repositioned fat or dermal fillers. “It is an individualized thing,” Holds says. “You have to look at the patient’s age and the amount of volume loss.”

Eyelid surgery is not always prompted by aging. “Some people have lower eyelid bags due to redundant muscle and excess fat from a very young age, which can be a hereditary trait,” Koo says. Younger people can be the best patients, says Dr. Holds. “They otherwise have very good skin elasticity, so we are able to correct the underlying defect, such as an excess of fat or tissue, whereas with aging you have a whole constellation of issues.”

Botox injections around the eyes may reverse deep creases that make the eyelids appear heavy and aged, Koo says. “I suggest surgery, however, when there is too much skin in the upper eyelids and too much fat protrusion of the lower lids,” she explains. “There are people who have eyes that look old compared to the rest of their face, but when we look at facial rejuvenation we have to look at a bigger assessment and decide if this person also needs a face-lift or some other treatment,” adds Holds.

Costs vary with complexity, but upper or lower eyelid surgery may be $3,500 to $7,000; together they can range from $7,500 to $10,000.”

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“A heavy or full neck is like an overstuffed pillow,” says Dr. Mike Nayak of Nayak Plastic Surgery. “You can do everything you want to the cloth cover layer, but unless you get underneath and move the lumpy stuffing around, it is not going to look good. The skin is just the wrapper that takes the shape of what’s underneath.”

But plastic surgeons early in the 20th century didn’t know this. They used a simple approach to loose necks: pull the skin up around the ears, snip off the excess and apply some sutures. The modern neck lift deals with layers of tissue and correcting muscle, fat and sometimes the salivary glands and lymph nodes.

A neck lift derives its name, platysmaplasty, from the platysma muscle that covers the lower face and neck.

“To get a really nice neck, you need to begin at the foundation, reshape those layers so they are in the shape of a young neck, then drape the skin over it at the end,” Nayak says.

Southbound

Neck tissue aging begins “when you’re born!” Nayak says. “But some people have a great neck until they are in their 60s or 70s, some from the time they are teenagers have an ill-defined neck.” And it’s an equal-opportunity problem. “Some guys accept it a little more gracefully than women, perhaps, but when you look at those pictures from your 20s and 30s, you see that nice, sharp angle. Then in your 40s and 50s, it isn’t there anymore,” says Kraemer.

The Solution: Surgery

“There are almost no non-surgical options to improve the shape of the neck,” says Nayak. But if you’re not quite ready for the complete fix, a new procedure, ‘cool sculpting,’ might help with fat removal, according to Kraemer. “There are special pads that freeze the fat under the skin and have it resolve slowly,” he says.

Once you commit to having a neck lift, other issues might need to be addressed the surgeons point out. “It is usually not just one area that has aged,” says Kraemer. “If we are taking fat out of the neck area, we may want to graft it into the cheeks because they are sagging. It can make for a nice, qualitative change.”

Let’s Talk Numbers

As the neck ages, every tissue joins the journey south. “The muscles that come across the neck can stretch with age and separate,” says Dr. Bruce Kraemer of SLUCare and Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “We sometimes have a little fat collection under our chins after the middle years, and the sub-mandibular glands can hang down. And the jowl descension starts: That’s when the cheek fat pads that used to give us nice apple cheeks move down.”

A neck lift may take up to two hours in the operating room for a young person, Nayak says. An older patient may require more structural reshaping and a surgery lasting up to four hours. As for costs, liposuction of the neck may begin around $1,000 or $1,200, the doctors say. A simple neck lift may be $6,000, while more complex or combined cases may cost $10,000 to $15,000.

Recovery can last up to three weeks, Kraemer notes. “There will be a little bruising,” he says. “The patient will wear a neck support—a strap that goes under the chin—to hold the skin in place. We may want them to be on a lighter-chew diet and not talk a lot.”

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Plastic Surgery Options In the realm of plastic surgery, there are several different settings that are used for a patient’s chosen procedure: GENERAL ANESTHESIA surgeries are more commonly

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used during procedures performed at an outpatient surgery center or at a hospital. These would include a facelift, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, a body lift, multiple-site liposuction and breast augmentation.

Wear sunscreen and avoid tanning beds at all cost. No matter what skin tone you have, sunscreen will protect your skin against harmful UV rays, which lead to early signs of aging and cancer. And nobody looks good with wrinkles or cancer.

To make your lashes look fuller, apply mascara in a quick left-to-right motion.

Next, line the under eye lid with black liner and smudge it a bit between your lashes.

It will fill in any gaps your lashes may have and give them a thicker, fuller appearance.

LOCAL ANESTHESIA is often used in procedures where there is a shorter expected recovery time. These procedures can be divided into three categories: u LOCAL ANESTHESIA WITH NO SEDATION procedures

involve most small facial and body lesions, adult otoplasty, chin implants and upper lid blepharoplasty. u LOCAL ANESTHESIA WITH ORAL SEDATION can be

Even if you have oily skin, use face oil on a regular basis. Your makeup will set better, and your skin will look younger.

Always use lip balm before applying lipstick, especially matte lipstick. Your lips stay hydrated, and you won’t run the risk of having dry, cracked lips.

Don’t wash your hair every day. Although we all have different hair types, washing your hair every day strips it of its natural oils needed to keep your hair healthy.

procedures performed in a surgery center or properly equipped physician’s office. These include browlifts, some facelifts, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty and some body sculpting such as laser liposuction or BodyTite. u LOCAL ANESTHESIA WITH INTRAVENOUS SEDATION

requires anesthesia monitoring. These outpatient surgery center procedures include facelifts, rhinoplasty, minor Mastopexy and brow-lifts.

Patients seeking any plastic surgery procedure should discuss all their available options with their doctor.

Get a Clarisonic brush. It cleans your skin better than any other device on the market. Need I say more?

The older you get, the less makeup you need. It may seem counterintuitive, but don’t pack on foundation or over-apply eye liner. Stick with lighter, softer makeup tones to look fresh and fabulous.

If you have any questions or other topics you’d like to know more about, email us at DrHart@HartMD.com.

Drink water. Dehydration makes your skin look dry and wrinkled. Proper hydration (eight glasses of water a day) will keep your skin looking its best, and using a good facial moisturizer will keep the water, or moisture, locked in.

Use a white under-eye liner. It will make your eyes look bigger and brighter, especially after a sleepless night.

Don’t over-pluck your brows. Unless you’re a 1940s movie star, skinny, wide-set brows are not for you. If you’re not savvy with tweezers, pay to have them waxed. It’s a small investment that will go a long way and keep your face looking balanced and beautiful.

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Divorces are devastating for children, but there are ways to make it easier on your kids. Here’s a guide to help parents ease the process for their children, allowing for the most painless and positive transition.

1. ANGRY PARENTS = STRESSED KIDS

When parents hold onto a lot of anger toward their ex, children become unfortunate victims. When children keep experiencing arguing or snide comments, it keeps the whole divorce issue front and center and makes it hard for kids to move on. Some adults bad-mouth their ex in front of their kids, and this puts them in the middle of the fighting. Kids hate to feel like they must take sides, and feeling pulled like this causes stress and confusion.

2. DEPRESSED PARENTS = LEFT OUT KIDS Going through a divorce means you don’t get to see both parents all the time, so when you are with them, you want them to be fully present. Moms or dads who are depressed often isolate themselves, spend a lot of time in their rooms, and are distracted when they are with their children.

This makes their children feel left out, disconnected and lonely. Kids who sense that a parent is overwhelmed won’t feel safe expressing their feelings for fear of putting the parent over the edge. Or worse yet, they might become the caretaker for the adult and begin an unhealthy path of putting everyone’s needs before their own.

3. DIVORCE CAN BE CONFUSING FOR KIDS I’ve met many kids who never saw their parents fight, so when they hear divorce, they are surprised and confused. Adults oftentimes don’t want to tell children about affairs or other personal reasons for the split, but it leaves kids in a state of confusion. Not knowing why their family is falling apart makes it harder for them to process the divorce and move forward.

4. ONLY CHILDREN MAY HAVE IT TOUGHER IN A SPLIT Having to process through a divorce is tough when you don’t have siblings there for comfort and communication. These kids often spend many nights in their bedrooms, alone, listening to their parents fight. Too often they think they can’t talk to friends about it because they wouldn’t understand if they haven’t been through a divorce, so they hold onto their feelings and go through it alone.

5. DATING TOO QUICKLY CAN FRIGHTEN KIDS Too many divorcing parents rebound right into another relationship. Parents want their kids to accept their new partner because they are in love and excited, but when they break up, it becomes another loss for the kids. And it’s worse if the companion moves in; kids may grow close to them, and then they are gone. Additionally, a parent dating makes the divorce more final. My advice: Don’t bring a dating partner into your children’s lives until you have a ring and a venue!

Children of divorce need parents who are present, safe listeners, focused on the child’s needs and willing to create a friendly and cooperative relationship with each other. Kids who feel heard, understood, connected and loved will be able to overcome the challenges of divorce.

Tim Jordan, M.D., is a Behavioral Pediatrician who specializes in counseling girls ages 6 through college. For more information, go to drtimjordan.com.

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Hamilton’s husband, Rick, bought the home in 1999 and remodeled it for use as a corporate retreat for his local software business. When he sold his company in 2003, the couple decided to move in—and even hosted their wedding there. They tackled numerous additions and renovations to turn it into their ideal retreat. “We enjoy drinking wine, so we added a 400-bottle wine cellar and bistro area downstairs,” Hamilton says. Other improvements include a living room addition, updated landscaping, and a plush master suite, Hamilton’s favorite spot in the house because of its elegant, spa-like bath.

Another major remodel involved transforming a dilapidated barn into a modern, two-bedroom guest house. “It was on the property already, so we had to do something with it,” Hamilton explains. “We thought it would be a fun project. It still looks like a barn on the outside but has a completely modern interior.” The couple used it as accommodations for corporate guests, as well as family and friends.

She notes that the house is ideal for entertaining, something the Hamiltons took advantage of.

“We put tents over the tennis court for parties and often had wine parties where guests could mingle between the main house and guest house. The property has a very open concept,” she says. “We even hosted a wedding with more than 200 guests for our neighbors. Our front yard, between the house and stables, is large enough for a helicopter to land, so we just put up the biggest tent we could find!”

A major bonus, Hamilton notes, is that the property will always remain private. “We are entirely surrounded by land owned by the Nature Institute, so no one can build on it,” she says. She and her husband spend a lot of time at their house in California, and they are about to make the move permanent. “We both have a lot of business out there, but if we could take the house and move it out West, we would in a heartbeat,” she says. “It’s just like living at a resort.”

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As a Dielmann Sotheby’s realtor specializing in architecturally interesting properties, Ted Wight knows a unique home when he sees it. So it’s no surprise he lives in a Ladue property designed by William Bernoudy, the famed architect who studied under Frank Lloyd Wright. Since then, Wight has lovingly filled the space with pieces that pay homage to its architectural inspiration.

T&S | When did you first move into the home?

Ted Wight | About two-and-a-half years ago. Before that, my parents owned it for about 20 years and actually bought it from the William Bernoudy Estate. I never lived in the house as a child—it was more of an empty nester home for them. At the time I bought it, my father had passed away, and my mother decided she wanted to move into something a little easier to take care of.

T&S | What attracted you to the home?

TW | It’s a real gem and an architecturally important home. Bernoudy, who also designed the Serpentine Wall at the Saint Louis Zoo, a pavilion at Washington University and other things around town, actually lived here— it’s very special to live in the architect’s home. Other Bernoudy homes around St. Louis are significantly bigger, whereas this is more compact.

T&S | What is its most unique feature?

TW | The home consists of a main house that is about 1,600 square feet and then an adjoining guesthouse of about 500 square feet that, from the outside, looks like a little Japanese teahouse. It has a peaked ceiling, built-in bookshelves and coved lighting, and it’s just an enchanting little space. I was never able to figure out where to put a TV in the main house because I thought it would ruin the style of the home to have a big TV over the fireplace, so I have my flat screen mounted in the guesthouse. Also, my college-age sons, Nicholas and Teddy, love using the guesthouse when they visit.

Clockwise from top left: Brick runs around the home’s perimeter; large windows and midcentury modern furnishings in the living room; the guesthouse provides a cozy retreat; Ted Wright.

T&S | Have you done much renovating or updating?

TW | I’ve replaced about 70 percent of the windows, and I removed the maple floor that floated over the original cork floor in the main living and dining areas. I also reset the brick patios that go around the house and rebuilt the brick walls, which had deteriorated. I wanted to get the home back to its original look, and I tried my best to do gentle renovations that kept it in its original style but gave me the comforts of today.

T&S | It looks like you really embraced the midcentury aesthetic of the home.

TW | Yes. My designer, David Deatherage of Century Design, helped me decorate both the main house and the guesthouse. He specializes in high-quality, authentic midcentury furniture, so he took old pieces and had Custom Furniture Works redo them. I have a few pieces by midentury modern designer Paul McCobb, including the cocktail table in the living room and the little turquoise chair. The couch is by Dunbar and designed by Edward Wormley.

T&S | There also seem to be a lot of Asian-inspired touches.

TW | The home has some Asian elements to it and uses the Asian design principle of bringing the outdoors in with the floor-to-ceiling windows, which I really love. I get a lot of life in my yard—foxes, deer, owls—and you really feel like you’re part of nature in this home. Also, in rooms like the main living room, there’s a little brick walkway in the interior that’s supposed to be an echo of the brick outside. I also tried to bring in some Asian decor elements, but I didn’t want it to look like a museum or like ’50s kitsch.

T&S | Is the art on the walls special?

TW | A lot of my artwork is from St. Louis artists, including Alicia LaChance, William LaChance, Michael Hoffman and Charles Houska. I purchased most of it at the Houska Gallery in the Central West End.

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The front of our house is adjacent to the back of our neighbor’s house/garage, so we have driveway issues. We also have a lot of dated/crumbling brickwork. It’s a great house, but needs some curb appeal. One note—the large tree you can see in the photos has been removed.

Sincerely, feeling hemmed in

Dear feeling hemmed in,

Starting on the left, I would build a low wood fence and stain it the trim color of the house. I would include the address and a craftsman-style lamp to announce entry to the property. This strip of land doesn’t seem wide enough for a hedge, so the fence is a good ‘thin’ way to create a visual separation from the neighboring property.

At the house itself, I would replant the repaired brick planters with specimen grasses and low-growing junipers that will not mature to block the windows. I would After use the brick plinths at the steps as a stage for two large terra-cotta pots brimming with seasonal flowers. Additionally, I would swing the front walk toward the street so that guests don’t have to walk the length of the driveway to reach it.

Finally, I would re-landscape the right side of the property by placing a trio of vertical evergreens near the house to frame the façade and minimize the house next door. Next, create a curving bed of ground cover to connect the new evergreens with the remaining tree in your front yard. At the rear of the bed, add a burning bush hedge to further separate the properties.

While still tightly packed, now all the attention is focused on your attractive, Craftsman-style elevation, because the impact of the neighboring houses has been greatly reduced.

Thanks for asking.

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Pretend you just stepped off the streets of Paris at Brasserie. Start with a bottle of French wine and a cheese plate, move on to a bistro steak and end with profiteroles.

Head to the Chase for a cocktail at Chaser’s Lounge, followed by a movie in the hotel’s boutique cinema.

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TOWN AND COUNTRY

155 Carondelet Plaza, #504

2427 North Ballas Drive

Clayton | $1,375,000 3 beds | 3 full, 1 half bath

Town and Country | $1,050,000 4 beds | 3 full, 1 half bath

Elaine Medve 314-369-0075

John Rudder 314-308-1474

Augusta

You don’t have to travel to Napa to experience beautiful wineries and award-winning wines. Take your sweetheart for a weekend exploring Augusta’s wine trail, making sure to schedule stops at Mount Pleasant Winery and Chandler Hill Vineyards for their yummy food and breathtaking views.

1026 Bridleridge Crossing Spur

811 Kings Cliff Road Kirkwood | $510,000 4 beds | 2 full, 2 half baths

Town & Country | $1,998,000 4 beds | 6 baths

The Denny Team 314-775-2055

Terri Lessaris 314-580-5726 Ann Cordeal 314-706-0481

Town & Country Office 636-394-2424

St. Louis County | $669,000 5 beds | 4 full, 1 half baths

549 South Mason Road

Ballwin/Chesterfield

Either hit the trail at Castlewood State Park, where beautiful views from the bluffs overlooking the Meramec River reward trailblazers, or visit the Butterfly House for a colorful treat. Follow it up with a hearty lunch in one of the snugs at Annie Gunn’s.

University City

Options are endless at the Delmar Loop. Enjoy pizza and vino at Pi, followed by chocolate fondue at The Melting Pot. From there, head to Blueberry Hill for darts and beer, The Moonrise for cocktails and views of the city, or The Pin-Up Bowl for a little competitive fun.

1165 Wild Horse Creek Road

2342 East Royal Court

Tammy Moore 314-221-1408

Patrick O’Driscoll 314-808-6416

Wildwood | $1,395,000 6 beds | 6 baths

Clayton • 314.726.6442

Des Peres | $447,900 4 beds | 2 full, 1 half bath

Town & Country • 636.394.2424

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625 S. Skinker Blvd., No. 1202 | $415,000 | 1-4 p.m. | 314.692.7200 redkeystlouis.com 12 Hillvale Drive | $1,495,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 252 Gay Ave. | $1,099,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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410 N. Newstead Ave., No. 9S | $399,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com

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2 Gramercy Place | $724,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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7472 University Drive | $434,900 | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com 7945 Delmar Blvd., No. 1 | $189,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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3051 Thornbury Drive | $799,950 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 gladysmanion.com

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18879 Buck Ridge Drive | $399,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com

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2131 Meadow Valley Drive | $675,000 | Noon-1:30 p.m. 314.692.7200 redkeystlouis.com 164 Innsbrook Drive | $219,000 | 2-3:30 p.m. | 314.692.7200 redkeystlouis.com

8301 Maryland Avenue Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63105 314.725.0009

ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS ABOUND IN THIS HAMPTON PARK HOME

PERFECT ZEN IN THIS METICULOUS EXECUTIVE HOME IN CLARKSON VALLEY

Enjoy this spacious home with wonderful places to entertain, amazing kitchen space & relaxing inground pool in the harmonious park-like yard.

1132 Hampton park $1,495,000

Natural light abounds in this home where soaring ceilings coupled with spacious yet intimate gathering venues make this one of a kind.

2012 Kingspointe Drive $960,000

ELEGANT HOME WITH LARGE ADDITION Abundance of living including grand dining room, Glen Alspaugh custom kitchen, vaulted family room, luxurious first floor master suite, serene pool & expansive finished basement.

SOPHISTICATED CONDO AT WHITEHALL CLUB Updated condo with sophisticated marble foyer leading to a large light-filled living room, gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite & many appealing building amenities.

CHARMING UNIVERSITY CITY JEWEL Located on a beautiful street, this warm & inviting brick home is meticulously maintained with appealing new upgrades, main floor master, three full baths & a generous backyard deck.

ENTERTAINING TREASURE IN ALL SEASONS Comfortable living & spectacular entertaining in this home.

Expansive kitchen, gorgeous floors, inviting hearth room with fireplace, finished lower level & luxurious extra-deep pool.

PERFECT HOME IN POPULAR BRENTWOOD Walk to Tilles Park from this wonderful home with inviting hardwood floors, newly remodeled kitchen, charming living room, spectacular finished lower level & brick patio.

UPDATED HOME IN FANTASTIC NEIGHBORHOOD Updates abound in this home with exquisite bamboo floors throughout, new baths, eat-in kitchen & expansive lower level with fireplace. Enjoy the summer in the neighborhood pool.

10 Layton Terrace, Ladue Schools

2444 Canter Way, Overland

$875,000

$325,000

710 South Hanley #5D, Clayton

9125 Lawn Avenue, Brentwood

$339,900

$319,000

8023 Stanford Avenue, University City

2331 Gateroyal Drive, Des Peres

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Gutters/Roofing THE GUTTER GUY

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Send resume and salary required to laduehousekeeper@yahoo.com or 1065 Executive Parkway, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63141

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Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Insured. Free Est. 38 Years Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511

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Complete Lawn Maintenance for Commercial & Residential Leaf Cleanup & Vacuuming, Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, wTrimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer Member of BBB For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

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[63105 ]

2148 Wildwood Meadows Court | $530,000 | Pr/SqFt: $118.78 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Chesterfield/Wildwood Agent: Linda Dillon

305 N. Bemiston Ave. | $774,500 | Pr/SqFt: $232.72 Janet McAfee | Agent: Judith Miller

60 Brighton Way, No. 2 South | $827,500 | Pr/SqFt: $352.13 Gladys Manion | Agent: Rex Schwerdt

800 S. Hanley Road, No. 2D | $950,000 | Pr/SqFt: $328.38 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty | Agent: Stephanie Oliver

8311 Kingsbury Blvd. | $1,923,676 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Kevin Goffstein

2216 Dunhill Way Court | $1,379,000 | Pr/SqFt: $238.95 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield | Agent: Dena Hemminghaus

[ 63017 ] 157 Kendall Bluff Court | $655,000 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-T & C | Agent: Mary Beth Benes 15300 Chesterfield Pines Lane | $660,000 | Pr/SqFt: $158.16 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield | Agent: Patty Stellern

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19210 Saint Albans Valley Drive | $525,000 | Pr/SqFt: $129.28 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Chesterfield West | Agent: Jane Wright

[63108 ] 111 W. Pine Place | $395,000 | Pr/SqFt: $184.93 RE/MAX Results | Agent: Tyler Olsen

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6451 Clayton Road, No. 401 | $799,900 | Pr/SqFt: $312.71 Reid Case Group | Agent: Ellen Reid

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245 Blackmer Place | $694,000 | Pr/SqFt: $243.00 Circa Properties | Agent: Joel Svoboda

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1036 S. Geyer Road | $385,500 | Pr/SqFt: $170.58 Byrne & Associates Real Estate | Agent: Daniel Byrne

101 E. Essex Ave. | $389,000 | Pr/SqFt: $194.21 Coldwell Banker Premier Group | Agent: Sandy Jacobson

436 W. Monroe Ave. | $668,035 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Diane Denny

[ 63130 ] 7437 Stratford Ave. | $355,000 | Pr/SqFt: $139.76 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Ladue | Agent: Steven Mathes

[ 63132 ] 619 Radford Drive | $563,800 | Pr/SqFt: $195.83 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Diane Patershuk

[ 63141 ] 842 N. New Ballas Road, No. 401 | $500,000 | Pr/SqFt: $144.89 Upper End Properties | Agent: Elizabeth Gangl

12753 Mason Manor Road | $890,000 | Pr/SqFt: $205.97 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-New Homes Division Agent: Larry Wilson

171 Belle Maison Court | $1,500,000 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-New Homes Division Agent: Larry Wilson

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