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On MLK Day, the nonprofit opened its newest location in the Dr. Martin Luther King Shopping Center. The office provides employment resources and other Urban League services.

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The nonprofit gift store and gathering space celebrated its first year in business. Since opening, the volunteer-run shop has hosted 60 classes, served more than 1,300 customers and raised almost $6,000 for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Congrats!

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More than 100 local educators were honored at the company-sponsored 30th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards. The event recognizes classroom instructors who have been selected by school administrators for their accomplishments and dedication.

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THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF GREATER MISSOURI PROVIDES CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE DISEASE AND OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA. ITS AFFAIR TO REMEMBER GALA IS MAY 8 AT THE RITZ-CARLTON. PICTURED ON THE COVER: EVENT CHAIRS GARY AND CARLA GREWE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE GALA, CALL 314.801.0412 OR VISIT ALZ.ORG/GREATERMISSOURI. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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Formerly known as Stonecrest Senior Living of Clayton View, the retirement community celebrated its rebranding with a ribbon cutting, live music and community tours.

St. Louis, thank you for your help in 2019 by making Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield the only “Best of the Best” Gold Laurel winner in Missouri!

The “Best of the Best” program recognizes top performing Mercedes-Benz dealerships for their exemplary performance in sales, service and parts, as well as excellence in operations and customer service. The award supports the Mercedes-Benz brand and recognizes exceptional dealers that rise above all others through achievement and outstanding results.

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WE’RE RIGHT ON THE CUSP OF SPRING. WHILE IT DOESN’T OFFICIALLY BEGIN UNTIL MID-MARCH ,

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So since we’re already tacking on another project, why not do more? I’ve had a list for a while, and what better time than spring? My husband is not exactly on the same page. He’s being much more practical; we balance each other out quite nicely.

Of course, renewal isn’t just about your house or other ‘projects.’ It’s about you as well. Making sure you’re taking care of yourself in the right way— eating healthy, exercising, maintaining your skin, and using products that are safe and effective. Our special section, The Fabulous Face, offers great ideas and advice on how to do this.

Start enjoying the sunshine, even if it’s still below freezing. Warmth is ahead … and hopefully some more sprucing up at the Williams household!

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daylight saving time is right around the corner, and I’m in a ‘refresh and renew’ mode already. It might have something to do with the fact that we just finished a couple of bathroom remodels at home. (Yes, rest assured I have a typical horror story that comes with any kind of house project.

It involves a leaky pipe, buckets to catch water on every level and an entryway that now needs a new ceiling and paint. Thank goodness for handy fathers-in-law who come to your rescue when your husband is out of town.)

I keep telling myself that at least my ideas are nothing we have to do because we’re putting the house on the market. Although last Tuesday around 11 p.m. as we were peeling bubbled paint, my father-in-law did suggest selling and moving to a newer house. (Never! We like the charm.)

The real estate market is about to heat up in St. Louis, and while I personally don’t want to move anytime in the foreseeable future, there is something exciting about new beginnings. Although, if I were offered the penthouse featured in Style Inside this issue (pg. F24), I might be swayed to start packing. The home at the top of the Continental Life Building in Midtown is stunning—its incredible views have a lot to do with that. But so do its decadent design and location in the midst of everything the Grand Center Arts District has to offer. Be sure to check out the photos by Suzy Gorman and our interview with the owner.

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF GREATER MISSOURI by stephanie wallace OUR MINDS AND MEMORIES DEFINE US AS INDIVIDUALS. Losing function

and control is like losing your identity, which is what makes Alzheimer’s disease so devastating. No one wants to go through it themselves or watch a loved one turn into a stranger. The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Missouri is dedicated to tackling the issue through education, advocacy, research and patient services. It is part of a national organization that is dedicated to eliminating the disease.

The Centers for Disease Control ranks Alzheimer’s as the sixth leading cause of death in the country. Currently, 5.8 million people live with diagnoses while millions more serve as caregivers. “Everyone knows someone who has been impacted by Alzheimer’s,” says supporter Gary Grewe, founder of G.J. Grewe Commercial Real Estate and G.J. Grewe Brokerage and Development. “It’s striking how many people believe that the disease is an inevitable part of aging.”

Grewe was motivated to join the fight against Alzheimer’s after he and his wife, Carla, witnessed the devastating effects of the disease first-hand. Both her grandfather and father were diagnosed. “It’s unbelievably destructive not only to patients, but to their families as well,” he says. “When you receive a diagnosis, it becomes part of your death sentence, but unlike other illnesses, you have no idea how long it’s going to take.”

The Grewes will serve as event chairs for the nonprofit’s Affair to Remember Gala May 8 at The Ritz-Carlton. This year’s theme is Brains in Bloom. Dot Foods will be honored with the Corporate Champion Award for its dedication to the cause.

Along with cocktails, dinner and dancing, Grewe says the event will start with some surprising games of chance. “People are going to love it,” he notes. “It’s a fantastic event and a fun evening.”

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GUESTS ENJOY THE AFFAIR TO REMEMBER GALA.

Fundraising events such as the annual gala allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide critical services to those living with the condition. Some of the organization’s most crucial work is offering care consultations to help individuals and families better understand the disease and develop strategies for care and symptom management.

“Whether you’ve received a diagnosis yourself or are seeing signs of memory loss in a loved one, the association is a resource that everyone can reach out to,” Grewe says. “The good it does is second to none.” The nonprofit also has a 24-hour helpline (800.272.3900) to answer questions and provide assistance whenever needed.

The Alzheimer’s Association keeps its efforts focused on future goals as well. As the largest private funder of research for the disease in the world, it currently is investing $167 million in more than 500 projects in 27 countries. The studies funded work toward improving care, identifying new treatment strategies and deepening our understanding of the disease. It’s a mission that should strike close to home for St. Louisans, according to Grewe. “St. Louis is where groundbreaking research into Alzheimer’s is being done,” he notes. “Our city is a beacon of hope for finding a cure.” &

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The annual gala raises funds for research and support services for local families living with Alzheimer’s disease.

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I recently joined a high-powered, highly competitive firm and find my new co-workers less than welcoming. Although I realize they may be uncomfortable because I am older with more than 10 years of experience in the business, I’d like to be thought of as a member of the team. Anything I can do?

Your new peers may feel threatened by you as someone they consider to have a head-start to compete with promotions or even take their jobs.

I would try to put them at ease by showing them that you are the kind of colleague they can collaborate with and trust.

First, create as much common ground as possible by understanding their roles and identifying contacts or interests you may have in common, but do this in a way that seems natural. Be an active listener and show interest in their views, asking questions about their work and what they enjoy about their jobs. Share something about yourself but limit your initial conversations to roughly 30% about yourself; devote the remaining 70% to listening. If co-workers feel you have more experience or perhaps you are overly qualified for the job, address the elephant in the room. Make a compelling case as to why you applied for the job, such as your admiration for the company’s culture or your need for different hours or reduced travel to attend to family needs.

Show them that you don’t want their job, but don’t overdo it. Winning over new workers takes time, consistency and thoughtfulness.

On behalf of employees who work for bosses who are unwilling to let them question, challenge or even suggest alternatives to their directives, could you provide them some thoughts on how to recognize their negativity and take a look in the mirror?

They call this kind of manager a ‘tornado’ boss who not only discourages innovation, but also is locked in his or her respective ivory tower where only their viewpoint reigns supreme. They tend to push forward regardless of what members of their team say and, in many cases, foster a culture of intimidation.

For those bosses who are wondering if they’re becoming a tornado or are already in the eye of the storm, here are a few thoughts for consideration: If you notice your employees seem afraid to fail or take risks, take an honest look at your interactions.

• Do you tend to dominate meeting discussions?

• Do you interrupt others when they are talking?

• Do you raise your voice during disagreements?

If you want to create a collaborative culture and healthy environment for your workforce, give colleagues the opportunity to freely exchange ideas without repercussions. In fact, pay even more attention to those employees who challenge your ideas or suggest changes. Finally, think of ways to demonstrate that you truly value their feedback.

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REVEL KITCHEN IS TRYING TO GO EVEN GREENER …

and not by using more veggies. They now package their juice in eco-friendly pouches, which cost less for customers: a win-win. And it’s the perfect time for owner Simon Lusky to introduce Black Magic, a juice made with the super trending ingredient activated charcoal.

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Local boutique Paperdolls

has freshened up its Ballwin location. It recently opened its doors again at 14418 Clayton Road after a complete renovation of the design and layout.

NOT your Scout cookie!

Want a treat that is not a Trefoil, Samoa or Thin Mint right now? This one might help relieve stress, anxiety, and aches and pains, too! The husband and wife duo behind locally owned CBD Kratom (with 30 locations in the StL, Chicago, Houston and Dallas) has come out with their latest: CBD caramels.

Available in nine flavors. Yum!

T&S columnist Dr. Tim Jordan has put his wisdom in writing once again for his sixth book, She Leads:

A Practical Guide for Raising Girls Who Advocate, Influence and Lead.

It is meant to provide parents with practical advice on instilling

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Congrats are in order for Grand Center Inc.! This month, it received the Creative Community Award from the Missouri Arts Council in Jefferson City. The nonprofit was honored for its efforts to revitalize and promote the Grand Center Arts District.

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PATTY by patty hannum

AS I’VE MENTIONED, I recently

turned 60 and celebrated by going to Harbour Island in the Bahamas with a group of my girlfriends. If I were giving the trip a review, it would get an ‘exceeded expectations’ followed by ‘!!!!!!!!******!!!!!!!!’ We had fun. The weather was amazing except for a little rain and wind, the house was perfect, and everyone got along, even those meeting for the first time.

I didn’t have very many ‘must-dos’ on this trip because, if you remember, I was rather certain I wouldn’t make it to 60. I did want to do two things, however: snorkel and swim with the feral pigs. The snorkeling was beautiful and different than it is in the Florida Keys. But the pigs were not quite what I expected. You see, my

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expectations came from the snippets I saw in commercials promoting the Bahamas. A bunch of perfectly styled women and men, all appropriately tan, were on a boat. Beside the boat, in shallow water, were the other fit, happy people splashing with the perfectly pink, mini pigs, each about the size of an Easter ham.

As we pulled up to Pig Island, I realized, like so many things I see on TV (the AB roller, 90-Day Bikini Body, spray-on hair), reality didn’t live up to the hype. What I saw were big, hairy, scary-looking pigs. Oh sure, there were some piglets and a couple of chickens and turkeys running around, but the feral pigs clearly looked as if they would have no problem eating me as a snack. The largest one,

named Big Red, swam out to the boat, and our guide, Kilbey, instructed us to pet him on top of his head, not too close to his snout. He didn’t want us taking a chance on Big Red mistaking our hand for food. Then it was time to disembark, swim to the little island, and meet the other pigs and piglets. Hesitation.

Only five out of the eight women decided to visit the island. Once we were in the water, Kilbey yelled at us to try and dodge the ‘corn pops’ (think about it). We made it to the island, looked at the cute piglets, realized large pigs are unattractive, and decided never to eat pork again.

Once we got back on the boat, the three women who had not shared in the experience refused to let the

rest of us sit by or touch them. This just encouraged me to keep trying to slowly move my foot and touch them with my big toe, which I started calling my pig toe. It was what a 5-year-old would do to their older siblings.

After leaving the Bahamas, I met my husband in Islamorada and noticed that my big toe hurt. After my usual Google search, I determined it was likely an ingrown toenail and prepared to do the necessary surgery to fix it on my own. Let’s just say it didn’t go well. The next day, I sought the help of a podiatrist who had much better success. That’s when I realized it was my pig toe that was wounded.

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LIFE PASSION PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WINTER FAMILY COLLECTION

THE WINTER FAMILY COLLECTION by julia m. johnson

LOCAL PHILANTHROPIST AND ART ENTHUSIAST RICHARD WINTER always

has seen St. Louis as a cultural haven. He was interested in art as a young man but was told it wouldn’t be a sensible career choice, so he ended up studying mathematics and entering the business world. Still, he never let go of the belief that people can have rewarding experiences in our local arts community.

“St. Louis is much more than the flyover city it’s painted as,” he notes. “You don’t have to leave town to gain rich experiences in the arts, and working as an artist should never be seen as impractical.” As time went on, he never gave up his true passion; in fact, he became a collector, ran a Clayton gallery with his wife Kathie, and committed to supporting the arts in many other ways.

This spring, his nonprofit, The Winter Family Collection, will present Between the Fantastic and the Real, a collection of sculpture and drawings by Israeli artist Leon Bronstein at the Saint Louis University Museum of Art. The exhibit runs from March 6 to May 31, and admission is free.

Bronstein, a longtime friend of Winter’s, works in bronze, aluminum and other media. The artist is known for creating fluid forms and shapes that represent intangible ideas like love and human relationships. He will travel from his home in Israel to meet guests and discuss his work at the opening reception, which is open to the public.

Winter says the exhibit is an important part of his commitment to make art available to all and help further St. Louis as a focal point for the visual and performing arts. He believes in the power of creative expression to enrich public spaces and is working with the Grand Center Arts District to bring more outdoor sculpture to the area. “We have plans to install a large-scale version of All You Need Is Love, a bronze

by Bronstein, at the entrance to the Angad Arts Hotel,” he says.

ARTIST LEON BRONSTEIN WITH RICHARD WINTER AT A 1999 SHOW

The Bronstein exhibit is not Winter’s first partnership with the Saint Louis University Museum of Art. He has worked with executive director Petruta Lipan to bring artists like Edson Campos, Kathleen Brodeur and Leo Ray to the museum, which recently was recognized among the nation’s top university collections by USA Today.

Winter says he doesn’t just partner with artists for the purpose of showing their pieces; he strives to understand their work and develop relationships with them.

“That’s the most interesting part for me,” he explains. “I enjoy meeting with the artists and talking to them about their thought processes, and I love sharing my passion with the community. I want people to know that this region is TO WN NE WS a hotbed for the performing and visual arts. There is a lot of beauty in St. Louis.” & SPEC IAL SECT ION

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Parkway Central has at least one formerly notable alum from the class of 1989: Michael Avenatti, the disgraced former attorney for alleged Trump mistress Stormy Daniels. He was a glib, high-flying pundit on the likes of CNN and MSNBC when it seemed that the only news fit to print or air was about the porn star and likewise eventually disgraced (pre-Giuliani) Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. But this Valentine’s Day, Avenatti was convicted of trying to extort $25 million from Nike. From tawdry to tawdry: Wasting no time, Wikipedia now lists him as “an American attorney and convicted felon.” Avenatti, 49, faces up to 40 years in prison at sentencing. And he seemed to have everything going for him: Starting at SLU, he went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his bachelor’s degree.

He graduated with a J.D. in 2000 from The George Washington University Law School. In early 2018, he was flying so high that many might have thought he was capable of becoming an astronaut, logging 108 appearances on CNN and MSNBC between March and May that year. Truth be told, he was a race car driver, having participated in 33 races in the United States and Europe since 2010.

And, in 2018, he went so far as to announce his candidacy for the 2020 presidential race. The Washington Post even named him a top 15 contender at the time— among how many … 42? It appears that our former metro resident will not need to worry about wearing expensive suits and ties for some time, irrespective of the eventual sentence handed down for the Nike debacle. He’s also suspected of scamming Daniels (Stephanie Clifford) out of $300,000 from a book deal, as well as swindling millions from a raft of other clients. Wherever he winds up, bright orange may be his only fashion choice. And it doesn’t look like he’ll be able to make Parkway Central’s 50th reunion in 2039.

The Metro

We have news about The Loop (see our University City item), but there’s other ‘loopy’ news to report: A 640 mph low-friction tube system—a hyperloop— could one day whisk travelers from K.C. to the StL in 30 minutes, proponents say ... maybe a little longer with a stop in Columbia. Currently, the trip takes four hours by car via Interstate 70. A bill has cleared the Missouri house for what could one day be A.) a truly green, cost-efficient means to cross the state or B.) Missouri’s biggest boondoggle to date, a pipe dream that the Show-Me State would rather keep under wraps. One estimate of the eventual cost: $30 million per mile. (That’s $7.5 billion to go a piddly 250 miles or so! Somebody call Greyhound! Somebody else go on cheapoair.com!) Proponents, again, say such a system could save $500 million per year in fuel costs and less highway mayhem along I-70—notwithstanding potential cost overruns and missed completion dates. But in a perfect world, that could never happen, right? Well, a perfect world is as unlikely as a perfect phone call, which is just our brilliant, well-considered opinion.

Dear readers, this may be our last installment in the Loop Trolley saga. It doesn’t look like Bi-State Development Agency will bail it out, despite entreaties from the likes of Lyda Krewson, mayor of St. Louis. Those who’ve followed this column for a few years may recall that I was once a giddy fan of the plan because: Vintage. Trolley. Cool! After that prolonged dizzy spell, I started to realize how impractical it is, or was. With apologies both to one of the greatest streets in America and the Jewel of the Metro, it goes from Delmar to the history museum in Forest Park for no dang reason. But during its short run—less than a year—it got off to a slow start, kept breaking down and didn’t come close to ridership goals. Now, there’s the issue of the Federal Transit Administration perhaps attempting to recoup the $25 million they kicked in to get the ill-fated trolley rolling. So currently, I think just three things of this failed ‘amusement’: One. Hot. Mess.

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Road construction, irrespective of necessary repairs or improvements, is just a terribly awful inconvenience and a real pain in the neck, especially for you drivers who tend to whine behind the wheel. Now, don’t roll down your windows and shout expletives at us because you shouldn’t be reading this fine magazine while driving, and we won’t hear you anyway! DXespite potential road rage from knuckleheads inclined

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to such aberrant behavior, the Blanchette Memorial Bridge carrying Interstate 70 across the Missouri River to St. Charles now has fewer lanes open in order to rehab the eastbound deck and approaches, a project anticipated to cost $33 million, including painting. At times, the project will require closing lanes to westbound traffic. As of next month, the eastbound on-ramp from Veterans Memorial Parkway at the city’s Convention Center will be closed, not to reopen until November. Two eastbound lanes will move to the westbound deck for a spell.

Sounds like a snarl, doesn’t it? Plan appropriately, since the Blanchette Bridge is the busiest of the several Missouri River crossings available.

MoDOT recommends considering the Boone Bridge on Interstate 64 that crosses the river, or two other crossings on Route 370 and Route 364. If traveling by canoe, please disregard what you just read. Let’s just say, portage may be an alternative.

LAST ISSUE’S Q&A Has the World Chess Hall of Fame always boasted the world’s largest chess piece, according to Guinness?

In 2012, the world’s then-tallest chess piece was installed in front of the World Chess Hall of Fame: 14 feet, 7 inches. Then, for a spell, Belgium boasted the tallest: 16 feet—until 2018, when a 20-foot-tall Staunton king was installed in the CWE to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the HOF moving from Miami to the Lou. Made of mahogany treated with tung oil to protect it from the elements, it weighs more than 5 tons. Your move.

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Clayton Imagine your great-grandmother’s or grandmother’s patchwork quilts. Now, try to erase that quaint, rustic image from your mind. (It might be easier simply to look at the colorful photo that accompanies this story.) Suzanne Marshall, 80, wasn’t another in a long line of quilters who came up in a rural family. She didn’t learn the skill from her mother who learned it from hers, and so on back through the decades, centuries perhaps. It wasn’t simply a creative way to while away her spare time. Rather, it was quite practical. “Our four children needed covers on their beds,” Marshall says, matterof-factly. So, she started quilting 40 years ago—with nary a lesson. She just started poking needle through fabric and into her finger, and still does. Suffice it to say her technique is unique. “I had no one telling me how to do it,” says Marshall, in her lap an atypical (typical for her) work in progress. “I had to figure it out on my own.” Peeking out from her lap was a

fantastic (as in the stuff of fantasy), somewhat elephantine creature. She adapted the being, a biped, from woodcuts in a 16th-century text, The Drolatic Dreams of Pantagruel. Some in the text are as grotesque as anything by Bosch, many actually bawdy enough to be NSFW, but Marshall’s adaptations are the stuff of whimsy. She’s also written books about her experience as a hand quilter, Quilts … from Concept to Contest, being one. She’s won a slew of competitions and has two pieces in the permanent collection of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. (Marshall has won monetary prizes that even a Jeopardy! winner might not sniff at: as much as $12,000.) One of her creations was named among the 20th century’s 100 best American quilts. (Plug ‘toujour nouveau quilt’ into the Google machine. Wow.) Another book is Adventure & Appliqué. “Writing doesn’t put holes in my fingers,” she says with a grin. But teaching quilting, which she’s

enjoyed all over the globe starting in 1994, probably does!

An interesting feature of her quilting contest book? Critiques from the judges, both positive and negative. As well as from Garland Marshall, her husband of 60 years. (He perks up in the chair from where he’s been intently watching the photo session, not so much listening to the interview, and lovingly declares, “Somebody has to speak the truth.”) The quilt she’d brought out to hang on the living room wall for our photo resembles a Persian rug—but even more vivid, if you can imagine. On the wall in the foyer is a black-and-white appliquéd quilt with the outlines of several nudes inspired by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt (whose gold-leafed painting was prominent in the 2015 film Woman in Gold.) Some of her favorite quilts, of course, belong to family and friends. You’d be hard-pressed to pick your favorite, we surmise. But it’s at least worth a try.

Visit suzannequilts.com.

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KERRY MORGAN OF CHESTERFIELD 〉〉 How long have you been a volunteer?

Six years What interested you in this particular cause?

I was leading a volunteer team through The Crossing church, and I met Helping Hand-Me-Downs founder Stephanie Williamson. I told her if she had any tasks she needed help with to give me a call. She took me up on it, and that started the partnership. I’ve been working with the organization ever since.

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be delivered like beds, kitchen tables and other furniture.

A lot of the time, we are working with single parents who are in stressful situations. Social services agencies may have lined them up with a safe place to live, but they don’t have any furniture. My colleagues and I make sure they get what they need. The thing I enjoy most is getting to meet the people we serve. I get to tell those who donate items the story behind where the furniture is going and who they’re helping. The people who receive items are always very grateful, and I get to see the difference being made.

A family might be sleeping on a mattress on the ground, and I deliver them a bed frame or a crib. It’s heartwarming for me. I believe that our purpose in this world is to help others, and this work reaffirms that.

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From leather to crochet, there is a plethora of trends this spring that are exciting and dramatic. I say it every season: Whatever fashion dictates, choose looks that resonate with you, but try to incorporate at least one trend outside your comfort zone.

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1. Where I find inspiration: My first collection is a tribute to the women who inspired me to start daph.

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I constantly was surprised by its success, so these pieces are brighter and feature surprise elements.

For instance, a weekender bag has a side pocket perfect for a wine bottle.

DAPHNE BENZAQUEN

2. On St. Louis support: I’m a proud St. Louisan and appreciate the collaboration and support the community provides entrepreneurs. I’ve met with several business owners, and they’ve all been happy to connect me with other resources that allow me to keep growing as a designer and expand my brand.

3. My favorite looks: I go with what feels comfortable. I firmly believe I’m more confident when I feel comfortable. Lately I’ve been all about fashion booties and minimalistic style. I like basics, neutrals and black—no flashy patterns. But there also are days I love pulling on a skirt, tights and Frye boots.

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5. What I wear to work: Jeans and an oversized sweater. I also love thick accent scarves, and I’ve gotten really into hats recently, especially my wide-brimmed camel hat. It makes me more memorable and confident.

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AS AN MBA STUDENT at Washington University,

Daphne Benzaquen wanted to invest in a high-quality leather backpack. She had a specific vision in mind, but was unable to find anything on the market to match. With a need often comes an unexpected solution. Having zero design experience, Benzaquen decided to bring her idea to life on her own. She saw it as an opportunity to share the artistry of leather manufacturers in Peru, where she was born, and met with many on a trip there to establish connections.

Shortly after, in 2017, she launched daph., a handbag line based out of St. Louis. Every piece is designed

by Benzaquen and handcrafted in her native country using quality, authentic resources, including leather and alpaca fleece. Last fall, she expanded her brand to include a small selection of apparel. Her products currently can be found at Urban Matter and Shine Boutique, as well as on her website, shopdaph.com.

6. What I wear on the weekends: I usually wear my own alpaca joggers because they’re an easy transition piece. They look good with sneakers just as much as with booties and a scarf. I wear a lot of my own clothes; that’s why I made them!

7. Colors and textures that speak to me: I like combining textures and mixing fabrics like suede booties, FRAME jeans and a textured alpaca fleece turtleneck sweater. When I pick an outfit, I want at least one textured piece. And even though I gravitate toward neutrals, I like one subtle pop.

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8. Where I relax: I love the Pilates Center in Ladue.

I get a lot of good ideas there because my brain turns off. I live in Clayton, so I often walk around Shaw Park. I also spend every Sunday with my dad so I get a break from working. I love what I do, but it’s also good to fully disengage.

9. How I give back: I mentor young designers in St. Louis, and a portion of every daph. sale goes to a different Peruvian nonprofit each year. We’re currently focusing on a special needs school for abandoned children in Lima. I’ve visited a couple of times to interact with the kids and learn their stories. When I choose an organization, I like to visit and find out how I can best help them.

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10. Favorite STL restaurants: I have an Instagram food blog (@thechompblog), and I love going out to eat. My current favorites include I Fratellini and Cate Zone Chinese Café. I’m also obsessed with the turkey sandwich at Nathaniel Reid Bakery.

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It’s been a long, cold winter, and I don’t know about you, but it feels pretty good to see the sun break through the clouds.

Never has the promise of spring been more welcome with less than a month to go!

In my family, it’s been a tough start to the new year, and I know many of you are struggling with the same things as well: aging parents, senior care and all of the hard decisions that often need to be made quicker than you are prepared to make them. I’m getting through this with the help of my family and friends … and the pages of Town&Style. I have been so grateful to open each issue (and find information in our archives on townandstyle.com) to read about T&S partners and supporters who are experts in areas unfamiliar to me.

I trust them to be a reliable resource, and you can, too.

What I have quickly realized and want to remind you of, my readers and new friends, is that your T&S family is just that: a group who has your back and offers honest, helpful resources and information. While we will continue to bring you all of the pretty, fun, humorous and stylish content, we also bring you news on ‘real life’ that everyone faces daily. I promised you when I joined the team that you would get to know Karen one issue at a time, and you are. On this journey, I hope we learn about and lean on each other in print and in person.

So, as spring pushes through the clouds, I want to say that we’re here, for both the celebrations and the tough times. And whether you’re reading this in a doctor’s office or day spa, or experiencing a happy or difficult day, please remember that every time you open our publication, you’ve got a friend.

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THE MINDS OF CHILDREN ARE IN AN IMPORTANT PHASE of growth, so it’s critical to plant

the seeds of creativity at an early age. At The College School in Webster Groves, students are never considered too young to start developing interests and forging their own paths. The independent school offers a positive, empowering environment for those in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

According to Penny Allen, head of the school’s lower division, the early childhood program uses the Reggio Emilia approach, a style of teaching that encourages hands-on activities, exploration, discovery and individual expression. In line with the focus, it’s based on principles of respect, responsibility, community, discovery and self-guided curriculum. All students are encouraged to be their own advocates and share their ideas and opinions.

“The Reggio Emilia model is perfect for our school,” Allen says. “It focuses on the idea that kids are capable and full of ideas, and that flows well with how we do things.” One of its main points is that children can use ‘a hundred languages’ to express themselves, i.e., conversation, music, dance, art, drama, science, math and more. Early on, students develop listening, interviewing and presentation skills that will serve them well in life.

“At the beginning of the school year, teachers introduce new ideas, objects and experiences that we call ‘provocations,’” Allen says. “They ask students questions like, ‘Can you build a story out of these items? Can you use these materials to create a self-portrait? Do you know how these artifacts were used?’ Once teachers get a sense of each child’s interests, they can use them to design educational projects for the year. Students feel like a part of the curriculum here because they really are. They learn to find their own voices, develop curiosity and advocate for themselves and others.”

Allen says The College School sees the child as a collaborator and communicator; the teacher is a partner, nurturer and guide. “Parents are very involved as well, helping with projects, classroom activities and field trips,” she notes. And children are encouraged to support one another by example.

A buddy program pairs older kids with younger ones to help them get settled, and students teach each other by creating videos, exhibits and other presentations.

Recent developments at The College School include a new family-style lunch program with meals prepared by an in-house chef. There are fun activities to teach healthy cooking, and students can learn how to use herbs and vegetables grown in the school’s greenhouse. According to Allen, there is an emphasis on trying different, nutritious foods and making healthy choices.

At the heart of the school’s educational philosophy is the idea that things work better when everyone works together, and independent thinking is encouraged as well. “We know that intellectual curiosity—having wonderful ideas and acting on them—is the basis of lifelong learning,” Allen says. “We believe that children understand the connectedness of the world around them, and we support their developing knowledge, imaginations and skills.” &

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NICK BOGNAR OF INDO CHEF NICK BOGNAR DOESN’T THINK ASIAN COOKING should have to follow a strict set of traditional rules. He prefers it to be creative and unexpected and sees his new Botanical Heights dining spot, iNDO, as a proponent of the cuisine’s continued evolution.

“I love that we have chefs with different Asian backgrounds,” Bognar says of the restaurant, which opened last summer. “Mine is Thai, and we also have influences from Korea and the Philippines. We combine these with a lot of Japanese flavors and ideas as well. Our menu ranges from dishes that are simple to ones that are high-end in terms of ingredients. The flavors are very satisfying.”

There are ‘hot tastings’ like pork and chicken dumplings and lamb ribs, and ‘cool tastings’ like cabbage salad and ceviche. If you are up for sharing, there are larger entrees like short rib curry and crab donabe rice. And if you’re with a group that is feeling really adventurous, you can order omakase, which means ‘I leave it up to you’ in Japanese—in other words, you let the chef choose what you eat. “For this, guests buy a ticket, and we create a set menu,” Bognar explains. “It’s a grand tasting that takes a couple of hours. We try to have at least 17 courses, and everyone sits at the counter while I talk about the dishes and teach you about the fish we use. There are wine pairings, sake and cocktails as well. It really creates a night worth remembering.”

Bognar says he never steps out of his creative mode and constantly is thinking of ways to surprise iNDO diners. “I’m always asking how we can do new takes on ‘old school’ Japanese dishes,” he says. “We make sashimi with isaan hamachi (yellowtail) and Thai ingredients like coconut cream, fish sauce, crispy candied garlic, shallots and a paste of chilis.” There is also a broiled

lobster thermidor (traditionally a French dish) that he embellishes with Asian ingredients. “It’s a little outside of the traditional,” he notes. Special sauces, curries and soy reductions round out the palate for many of his creations.

A 2019 James Beard semifinalist, Bognar is known for his sushi, and he enjoys working with fresh, Asian fish and shellfish flown to the U.S. and driven in daily from Chicago. “I started working at the sushi bar at my family’s restaurant when I was 16,” he says. “I got good at making rolls and other simple preparations, and later, I moved to Austin, Texas, where I built a fundamental skill set in fine dining. When I returned to St. Louis, I started researching new kinds of fish and dishes to make with them. Especially when it comes to sushi, I always strive to keep learning.”

The chef says that because he works with a lot of fats and oils at the restaurant, he tries to cook on the “lighter, brighter side” during his off hours. “I like to make Thai food and one-pot dishes at home,” he says. “I do salads, vegetables and wraps a lot. One of my favorite things is to saute fresh ingredients for a Thai salad.” While he enjoys traveling for pleasure, Bognar never really hangs up his figurative chef’s hat. “I go to Thailand at least once a year and always find great ideas for dishes,” he says. “As soon as I arrive, I head out with my uncle, who knows where all of the best spots are. We almost never get past the first block without eating somewhere.”

When it comes to running his own restaurant, Bognar believes in letting staff members bloom where they feel most comfortable. “Others are good at the business end of it, but I’ve stuck with the culinary side,” he says. “The food is the part of restaurant work that makes the most sense to me. I like to create a sustainable culture where everyone is happy with what they’re doing.”

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by anthony geary

tariffs:

WHAT THEY MEAN FOR YOUR BEVERAGE WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO pay for a bottle

of wine? This question has become far more relevant in the last few months due to looming wine tariffs by the European Union. Because of a disagreement between the U.S. and Europe over subsidies paid to Boeing and Airbus, a whole slew of European products have been in the crosshairs, including cheese, olive oil and liquors. A 25% tariff is in effect, although price changes haven’t hit the market … yet. Until a few weeks ago, the situation was even more dire, with threats of 100% tariffs on all wine and liquor coming from Europe.

Thankfully, the U.S. and EU decided to postpone tariffs and give the negotiations another full year.

You don’t need a degree in economics to imagine how a 100% tariff might affect local businesses.

A restaurant that sells Italian food and wine suddenly would see costs skyrocket. Similarly, wine distributors would be forced to increase the price of a bottle to the point that it would price itself out of the market. What would you do as a business owner if, through no fault of your own, all of your goods increased 100%? Imagine waiting on a container being shipped from overseas and not knowing if it will cost you twice the price of what you originally thought. These are completely devastating scenarios that have the potential to destroy seemingly successful businesses.

Some may say these tariffs are a good thing.

Buying American is always beneficial since it supports businesses within our borders.

The problem is that millions of Americans are supported by multicultural trade.

Often, cheaper European wines are THE the workhorses in some distributor LIVELIHOOD portfolios. These everyday wines allow for the current industry infrastructure, OF MILLIONS which, in turn, allows for more American OF AMERICANS wine to be sold. Take away a piece of the IS ON THE LINE... machine, and the other parts won’t work as well. Monetary increases on goods are only part of the problem. Products that are finite have certain allocations based on buyers. If buyers stop purchasing goods, sellers look for other markets where they will establish relationships and make promises. In these scenarios, products become more rare and expensive, and may not even come to the country at all. But Europeans aren’t really sweating potential tariffs, especially dealers of high-end French Burgundy and Bordeaux.

They certainly will be able to find markets in China, which may be even more profitable.

Having choices is definitely something we take for granted. It’s nice to have cultural experiences, even if it’s something as simple as enjoying good bread and olive oil. The livelihood of millions of Americans is on the line, and everyone will be affected in some form or fashion if tariffs don’t return to normal. We will lose part of our culture, and if we do, it will be hard to get back. Let’s hope it doesn’t get that far.

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hen Larry Adams got his first pet Pembroke Welsh corgi in the late 1970s, he had no idea of the journey ahead. At a friend’s urging, he entered the pup (named Jones) in a dog show held at Washington University. “I’d never even been to a dog show before,” he recalls. “We stepped into the ring, and she won! It drew me in instantly.” Since then, the Maplewood resident has shown champion dogs around the world, LARRY ADAMS built a strong reputation as a breeder and put his experience to good use as a judge. Earlier this month, he made the trip to NYC to judge herding breeds at the big one: the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Adams, who currently works as a hairdresser at The Boulevard Hair Company in Webster Groves, has bred and shown Norwich terriers, Skye terriers and German shepherds, but he says his favorite breed remains the Pembroke Welsh corgi. “They are so sweet and loyal,” he explains.

“They’re smart and athletic, and they make lovely family pets. They are big dogs in a small package.” In his dedication to preserving the breed, he has produced two of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America’s top sires. This means a record number of their offspring have become champions. “Having one dog in the top 10 is an accomplishment; I’m over the moon to have two,” he says.

To become a champion, a dog must win 15 points in competitions. Last year, Adams worked with a corgi named Albert, who managed to achieve the status in just seven shows. He bred the dog and now co-owns him with a family in Town and Country. “Albert is a natural, and he really responded to working with me,” he says. “It was a fun ride, and his family was thrilled. They made a little shrine for him featuring all of his ribbons and trophies.”

Adams became a judge in 1997, although he still enjoys competing. He is dedicated to judging each dog by established criteria, but he says picking a winner requires a personal touch. “It’s important that dogs meet the written standards of their breed from nose to tail and everywhere in between, but on the day of the competition, they also just have to sparkle,” he explains. “One time, I was judging a beautiful tricolored corgi named Paige, and when she was walking, I swear she looked at me and winked. I knew then that she was going to be my best of breed.”

With more than 20 years of experience finding the dogs that stand out, Adams was more than ready to take on the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. He described the experience as going to a fantasy land to see the cream of the crop of each breed. The hardest part of the judging gig? Keeping it a secret!

“When you accept the invitation to judge at Westminster, you’re held in strictest confidence and can’t tell anyone for more than a year,” Adams says. “I was so excited and honored, but I had to keep it to myself until the official announcement was made last May.”

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HOOKED –on – BOOKS by patty hannum I LOVE BOOKS.

Sure, I have a Kindle, which is great on vacation, but there is nothing better than holding a book in your hands. Well, except wandering around a bookstore. There aren’t many of those left in St. Louis, but Town&Style is excited to partner with The Novel Neighbor, an independently owned bookstore in the heart of Webster Groves, to get early access to books that have not yet been published (and some that have).

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This book is unsettling. Really unsettling. It takes you through Farrow’s attempt to get out to the public the details of Harvey Weinstein’s continued sexual harassment and abuse that lasted for decades. Farrow, once employed by NBC, ran into one roadblock after another when his heavily sourced story was never aired by the major news station. He took the story to The New Yorker, leaving many to wonder why NBC wouldn’t run with the blockbuster. Farrow is an old school investigative reporter who keeps digging until he finds the truth. We should be thankful for journalists like him, but we also should wonder why a national news organization would decide a story like this is not worth its viewers’ attention.

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I consider myself a connoisseur of crime, especially murder cases. Well, even though this book is fiction, wow—did it twist and turn all the way to the end!

A seemingly kind, widowed bookstore owner is contacted by the FBI because of a list he published on his blog of the eight perfect murderers in fiction novels. The crimes appear to be happening in the Northeast. This needs to be made into a movie with Michael Sheen as the bookstore owner.

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I hate the term ‘beach read’ because that somehow diminishes the hard work an author has done to write and publish a book. But that’s what this is. It certainly holds your attention, and it doesn’t require you to be completely sober while reading it, so the lack of character development isn’t so bothersome. You feel pretty good that the book ends the way it does.

DRIVEN BMW Z4

by robert w. paster IF ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER, sports car enthusiasts should be quite fond

of the newly reintroduced BMW Z4. Gone from the market for about three years, the Z4 returned in 2019 with an attractive redesign featuring a 4-cylinder model, soft top, and improved handling and performance. This year, BMW introduces a more powerful, inline, 6-cylinder turbo model.

The first thing you notice about the new Z4 is its very attractive styling, which features the classic long hood and short rear deck proportions for a sporty look that will turn heads. Of course, one of the best features of a classic sports car is its convertible top, which, on the new Z4, reverts to a soft top with a glass rear window with defogger. Though a soft top provides a little less practicality and weather protection, when retracted, it frees up more space in the trunk, which is at least big enough for a suitcase or two. The top goes up and down easily at the touch of a button, even while moving up to 31 mph. It also keeps the interior quiet for a soft top; the only noise that intrudes is the welcome sound of the sonorous exhaust.

Attractive styling continues in the spacious cockpit where all gauges and controls are now digital, including a dashboard that displays speedometers, a dial tachometer, navigation map, fuel and water temp readings, outside temp and gear indicator. Additional controls and interfaces are through a screen in the center of the dashboard. Basically every company has adopted the screen interface originally pioneered by BMW’s iDrive about 20 years ago. The iDrive system has improved markedly in that time and now includes a touch screen. You even can speak instructions to the system, and BMW’s patented ‘intelligent personal assistant’ also is available (think Alexa).

Personally, I prefer not to find out that the car is smarter than I am.

One way the car is not so smart is the fact that you have to turn off the air conditioning through the iDrive system, hitting ‘menu’ technicals » and then going through two screens to uncheck a box—not nearly as PRICE: simple as a button. Otherwise, the automatic climate control system ▶ Base: $64,700, works well through its button interface. Buttons (and a volume including delivery knob) also are used for the audio functions and heated seats. ▶ As driven with options: $68,500 Of course, the real fun of a sports car is driving it, and the Z4 disappoints only with the lack of a manual transmission. Though GAS MILEAGE: ▶ 24 city the 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters operates well, this car ▶ 31 highway screams for a real three-pedal shifter. That aside, the Z4 is a joy to drive, especially in sport or sport plus mode (comfort and eco pro DRIVETRAIN: modes also are available). Light, nimble and with plenty of power ▶ Front engine; rear-wheel drive from the almost turbo lag-free, inline, 6-cylinder turbo engine, this ▶ 3.0-litre, turbo, little rocket will get you where you want to go in a hurry. Sixty mph 6-cylinder engine can be reached in just 3.9 seconds. Being a BMW, it also offers a ▶ 382 horsepower tightly tuned yet comfortable suspension, which, when combined ▶ 8-speed automatic with solid brakes and excellent communicative steering, produces a transmission car that’s really fun to drive.

A variety of tech features assists functionality and safety, including forward collision mitigation and braking, lane departure warning, active lane keep assist, a back-up camera, park distance control, active blind spot warning, and an available heads-up display that projects your speed and the posted speed limit on the windshield. I have it on good authority that when you approach double the speed limit, it flashes to let you know you’re having too much fun. All can be turned off with the push of a button for track use, which I was lucky enough to experience at last fall’s MAMA rally at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois.

The Z4 was a blast to drive on the track, holding its own against much more expensive and exotic fare.

According to Gerd Petermann, salesman at Autohaus BMW, “The new Z4 has modernized styling while maintaining its classic roadster proportions. The reversion to a soft top lowers the center of gravity, dramatically improving driving dynamics and creating spectacular handling.” & ROBERT PASTER (ROBERTPASTER.COM) IS ALSO AN ATTORNEY IN PRIVATE PRACTICE, CONCENTRATING IN ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE.

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SHARON HUNTER OF MOONSTONE THEATRE COMPANY

THIS JULY 16, WHEN THE CURTAIN RISES on John addiction and sexual harassment, and Hunter says she Guare’s The House of Blue Leaves at New Jewish Theatre, is grateful that the local performing arts scene has it will mark much more than the opening of a play. It also welcomed her new venture. “St. Louis is a great home will signal the debut of Moonstone Theatre Company, for this kind of theater,” she says. “There are so many founded by actor, director and entrepreneur Sharon avenues for partnerships that can do a lot of good. I want Hunter. The St. Louis native launched the professional to open up the floor to subjects that are hard to talk about, troupe with her own funds last year to bring socially and I’m excited to work with female entrepreneurs, local enlightening theater to local audiences. business owners and other arts organizations.” Her next Directed by Annamaria Pileggi, the black comedy tells show will be Jake’s Women by Neil Simon, and she plans the story of a New York zookeeper with visions of moving to act in upcoming productions. Future shows will be to the West Coast to become a songwriter. Hunter’s own held at other various local venues. career took a similar path; she spent a decade working Hunter says she chose the name ‘Moonstone’ because and studying in New York before returning to St. Louis moonlight brings her clarity and inspiration. She also to fulfill her own dream of starting Moonstone. She also wanted to pay tribute to the late Peter Flint, her New is a singer, teacher, cabaret performer, voice artist and York acting coach and mentor. “Flint is a kind of stone, former radio host for KEZK and Y98 FM. and I thought adding that idea to the name would be a “I went to the former Rosary High School and then great way to remember him,” she explains. “He was a real Lindenwood University, and those stages are where my father figure to me.” theater career took off,” Hunter says. “I acted in plays She says Moonstone Theatre Company’s mission and musicals and was on the pom squad, so I always was is to inspire audiences to think deeply about social putting on a show. My mom got me involved in dance problems and work together to solve them. “The early and took me to the theater often. For me, there was stage is an ideal place to teach, and you can do it never a question of doing anything but performing for a through drama, music and even comedy,” she says. living.” Over the years, she has appeared on stage in New “St. Louis has a reputation for supporting the arts and York and locally at The Rep, New Jewish Theatre and talking about important issues. I’m looking forward to others. Hunter says one of her standout career moments being part of the conversation.” was taking a master acting class taught by Alec Baldwin. She also current & upcoming shows » gains inspiration from versatile talents like the late Gene Wilder Head Over Heels The Mystery of Irma Vep The Band’s Visit and Jack Lemmon.

The Marcelle | March 5-28 The Rep | Through March 8 The Fabulous Fox Theatre Moonstone’s productions will New Line Theatre’s musical A diabolical tale about a Through March 8 cover important topics like fairy story with favorite family’s ancient curse A hit Broadway musical diversity, equality, mental illness, songs by The Go-Go’s about a band that transforms a small town

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Enjoy hundreds of beautiful orchids from one of the world’s largest collections.

Sculpture, works on paper and installations represent the late artist’s expansive career.

orchid show

Missouri Botanical Garden | Free-$5 mobot.org | 800.642.8842

terry adkins: resounding

Pulitzer Arts Foundation | Free pulitzerarts.org

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Artworks by 40 undergraduate and graduate students from 20 area colleges and universities will be on display. An opening reception will be held March 6.

Join the staff of Dunder Mifflin for a hilarious take on the hit TV show.

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the office! a musical parody The Grandel Theatre | $39-$69 Showtimes vary metrotix.com | 314.534.1111

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tool stories: lissa hunter & jo stealey

Craft Alliance presents an exhibit exploring our relationships with functional objects. An artist workshop and opening reception will be held March 6.

Delmar Loop Gallery | Free craftalliance.org | 314.725.1177

Through 4/18

spring exhibitions

View work by artists James Austin Murray, Tom Reed, Richard Hull, Patricia Olynyk, Frank Schwaiger and Christina Shmigel.

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3/6-3/8

art in bloom

The annual celebration of fine art and fresh flowers will amaze the senses.

Saint Louis Art Museum | Free slam.org

Bruno David Gallery | Free brunodavidgallery.com | 314.696.2377

3/6 & 3/8

la fanciulla del west (girl of the golden west)

Winter Opera Saint Louis presents Puccini’s tale of Gold Rush-era romantic adventures.

Skip Viragh Center $10-$55 | 7:30 p.m. Fri., 3 p.m. Sun. winteroperastl.org | 314.865.0038

millet and modern art: from van gogh to dali

leon bronstein: between the fantastic and the real

The Israeli artist comes to St. Louis to showcase his more than 40-year career as a sculptor.

SLU Museum of Art | Free slu.edu/sluma

3/7 & 3/8

wine & food festival

Cross the river for live music, cooking demos by area chefs, wine and beer samples, pairing classes and more.

Eckert’s Belleville Farm | $20 Noon-6 p.m. both days | eckerts.com

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the bachelor: live on stage

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charlie & the chocolate factory

Saint Louis Art Museum | Free admission slam.org

Roald Dahl’s beloved Broadway musical takes the stage with original music by Marc Shaiman.

Through 5/24

mark dion: follies

Five sculptures and a dozen works on paper illustrate the artist’s vivid imagination.

Help release blue morpho butterflies into the conservatory, and enjoy snacks and beverages.

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House $9-$11 | 9 a.m. missouribotanicalgarden.org

3/21

3/29

sturgill simpson: a good look’n tour

the unlikely candidates

The alternative band stops in the Lou on its Novocaine tour.

The Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter makes a stop in St. Louis.

Old Rock House | $15 | 8 p.m. oldrockhouse.com

Chaifetz Arena | $50.50-$100.50 | 7:30 p.m. ticketmaster.com

3/29

organ plus

3/25

Enjoy an afternoon of uplifting music featuring the organ, violin, flute and harp.

dr. louise aronson: elderhood

Join the award-winning author for a discussion of her book on health care and aging. A dessert reception follows.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis $19-$29 | 2:30 p.m. cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662

Staenberg Family Complex at The J Free | 7 p.m. jccstl.com | 314.442.3255

3/30

feast your eyes: little fox

Local chefs create culinary art inspired by CAM exhibits.

3/26-3/28

The Fabulous Fox Theatre Ticket prices vary | 7 p.m. metrotix.com | 314.534.1111

Experience the legacy of 19th-century French painter Jean-Francois Millet.

morphos and muffins

3/6-5/31

Hosts Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins bring this nationwide tour of the romance reality series to St. Louis.

Through 5/17

3/21

The Fabulous Fox Theatre $24 and up | Showtimes vary charlieontour.com

Laumeier Sculpture Park | Free laumeier.org

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis $60-$85 | 6:30 p.m. camstl.org | 314.535.4660

MADCO: resilience

Experience four new works by choreographers Carl Flink, Lindsay Hawkins, Natalie Williams and RAWdance.

A sensory-friendly performance is March 28.

J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts $15-$35 | Showtimes vary madcodance.com

3/27 & 3/28

gateway outdoor expo + summit

Check out the latest in outdoor gear and products and enjoy a VIP party, bicycle demo course and rock climbing wall.

America’s Center Noon-6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. gatewayoutdoorexpo.com

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Through 3/22

Kick off your weekend with free First Friday (of the month) happenings around town!

FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS:

Saint Louis Science Center Each month, a different theme blends science with science fiction: costumes, trivia, movie screenings and food! slsc.org

Contemporary Art Museum Exhibit tours, music, drinks and networking camstl.org

Saint Louis Art Museum The museum is open until 9 p.m., and admission to main exhibits is free. slam.org

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Grand Center A number of arts organizations are open and free to enjoy. grandcenter.org

St. Louis County Library has lots of events planned for Women’s History Month. Check out the schedule at slcl.org.

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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS by julia m. johnson SOMETIMES, YOU NEED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE to get your facial skin in its best possible

shape, and a medical provider with deep resources and a commitment to the latest technology can help. Next month, Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center is relocating to a brand-new office at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital to ensure patients have the most up-to-date options in treatment and care.

The $200 million, state-of-the-art hospital opened in November 2019, and the 3,000-square-foot facial plastic surgery center will be an exciting part of its overall dynamic, says surgeon Dr. Emily Spataro. The practice officially opens its doors in Medical Office Building 4 at the end of March.

“Our new space will offer expanded treatment areas and private waiting areas to enhance the patient experience,” Spataro says. “Washington University physicians have been involved in the interior design to ensure that the flow of the office is efficient, comfortable and easy for patients to navigate.”

The office is conveniently located on the hospital campus so people who need additional services don’t have to go far, she adds. “It will be a very different experience from a typical medical office,” surgeon Dr. John Chi says of the new space. “Our goal was to create a spa-like environment with a boutique aesthetic, pleasing music and other relaxing features, and we think patients will appreciate that.” Spataro says the interior color palette is soothing and calming, with a mixture of blues, greens, grays and wood tones. “We want it to be an enjoyable atmosphere for patients as well as staff,” she says.

The office will be outfitted with the latest equipment and technology to expand the range of services available to patients, according to surgeon Dr. Gregory Branham. New offerings include Thermi Aesthetic Solutions, a suite of radiofrequency energy treatments to improve the texture and tone of facial and neck skin. “Now is a good time to schedule facial rejuvenation treatments because people are not outdoors in the sun a lot, and social calendars are not as busy,” Branham says. “Many patients also say this is an ideal time of year because they have tax refunds on hand, and taking care of their skin is a good way to use the money.”

Surgical solutions like face-lifts and neck lifts are available at the center as well, along with a number of minimally invasive and noninvasive treatments to address lines, wrinkles, texture, volume, fat deposits and pigmentation issues, according to Spataro. Techniques can be combined to create a customized plan for every patient, and recovery times are minimized by the latest technology. The goal, she says, is always fresh, healthy skin with a radiant glow, especially as warmer weather approaches.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Focus ON THE Face

BY STEPHANIE WALLACE

our face is the first thing others notice about you, so it needs to make the right impression. Sometimes that requires a little help from the professionals. Whether it’s stopping the clock or fixing existing damage, local experts share their insights on some of the top treatments on the market.

NEUROMODULATORS: FREEZE!

“Products like Botox and Dysport basically paralyze facial muscles to reduce the appearance of fine lines,” says Dr. Jeffrey Steitz of St. Louis Facial Plastic Surgery. “It’s most effective in the forehead to treat frown lines and crow’s feet, but it can be used in a variety of different areas. It’s becoming popular as an alternative to lip fillers.”

All ages: “While Botox used to be a taboo subject, people are much more open about it now, and it’s become more of an acceptable option for younger patients,” Steitz says. “By starting treatment in your 20s or 30s, you decrease the prevalence of wrinkles later. The purpose is more preventive than aesthetic.”

Know your goals: Steitz says treatment frequency depends on what you want to achieve. “If you have a big event you want to look good for, you only need it once,” he notes, “but many people are pleased with the results and choose to continue.” He adds that if you want to maintain results, every three to four months is a good timetable to follow.

FILLERS:

PUMP UP THE VOLUME Fillers help address the loss of volume that comes with age. “They provide you instant gratification with immediate results,” says Aeron Sheffield, R.N., BSN, medspa director at Ethos Aveda Salon & Medspa. “There are a lot of horror stories about them, but if you go to the right provider, they are a great way to enhance natural beauty.”

The Kardashian effect: Steitz says thanks to Kim and co., fillers, especially in the lips, are becoming more popular with younger patients. “The key is to create volume without looking synthetic,” he notes. “For older patients, it’s about restoring what has been lost in areas like the cheeks and jawline.”

An artistic touch: Sheffield says it’s important that practitioners have a medical license. “They need to have experience, understand anatomy and know different techniques,” he explains. “There also is an artistic element. For example, I used to do makeup, so I understand shadows, highlighting and bone structure. You want someone who can look at your face and pinpoint where exactly you need volume.”

Time for a refill: How long fillers last varies between types. Steitz says six to 18 months is a normal wait time between treatments, with lip fillers generally not lasting as long as others.

HYDRAFACIAL:

POWER WASH The procedure uses three steps to deep clean the face. A chemical peel exfoliates the skin, extraction removes debris from pores, and antioxidants and peptides saturate the skin for a natural glow. “It’s very popular,” Sheffield says. “It may sound funny, but it’s like a vacuum sucking up the bad things on your skin. We also can add boosters to address specific concerns.”

An a-peel-ing process: “The procedure is not too invasive and is fantastic for congested skin,” Sheffield notes. “Frequency is really up to the individual’s preference. Many of our patients like to have it done once a month.”

While the procedure is good for treating acne, it includes a chemical peel, so patients under the age of 18 need parental permission.

Red carpet ready: There is no downtime with a hydrafacial, and the results are visible immediately. “It’s perfect to get before an event,” Sheffield says. “You can walk out of the medspa and get right into your evening gown.”

MICRONEEDLING: THE FINER POINTS

Small needles create microinjuries on the skin, generating new collagen and skin tissue.

Check credentials: In Missouri, the procedure does not have to be done by a medical professional, so Beth Donaldson, founder of skinBe Med Spa, notes that it is important to check your provider’s qualifications.

“You also should do your research on the technology being used,” she adds. “The SkinPen is the only FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market.”

Follow the plan: For full effect, a course of six to nine monthly treatments is recommended.

“After that, you should have it done a couple of times a year for maintenance,” Donaldson explains. “Treatment plans are very customizable. If you have deep acne scars, you may require more initial treatments; if your skin is healthy and youthful, you’ll need fewer.”

Make it last: “The key to antiaging is connecting all of the pieces,” Donaldson says.

“Along with monthly or quarterly treatments, your daily skin care routine makes a big difference.

At a minimum, I recommend patients follow the ABCs: vitamin A, broad spectrum sunscreen and vitamin C.”

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prp: add a boost!

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) uses the growth factors in a person’s blood to stimulate cell turnover. Donaldson notes that it’s a great add-on to microneedling, and Sheffield adds that it also can be paired with radiofrequency treatments, be used to stimulate hair growth or be made into the trendy ‘vampire facial.’

“It allows the body to heal itself and promotes even more collagen production,” he explains. “It’s really amazing technology.”

The process works by collecting the patient’s blood and placing it into a centrifuge that separates the red blood cells from the PRP. The PRP then can be injected or applied topically. “Thanks to the STEM cells and growth factor, you get 10 times the results compared to microneedling or other procedures on their own,” Donaldson says. “It’s the most effective skin texture treatment on the market.

You really get more bang for your buck.”

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What to look for: A pink spot that looks shiny or pearly

⊲ Use SPF 30 or higher. ⊲ Wear broad spectrum (protects against both UVA and UVB rays) face lotion and/or foundation— even in cooler months!

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According to the American Cancer Society, more than 80% of skin cancer cases are basal cell carcinoma. It often occurs in areas that receive the most sun exposure, like the face and neck.

Chaudhry says basal cells have different presentations. “They can be raised, flat or depressed like an indentation,” she explains.

“The cancer tends to be slow-growing, but if you have a new spot or growth that is not going away, you’ll want to get it checked.”

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Squamous cells are located in the middle or outer layers of the skin. Actinic keratosis is a type of precancerous lesion that can turn into squamous cell carcinoma. “It is common in sun-exposed areas and looks gritty or scaly,” Chaudhry notes. “It’s important to treat it early before it becomes a bigger concern.” These lesions are often the result of exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight or tanning beds.

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THE ABCDE’S OF MELANOMA Asymmetry: Half of a spot doesn’t match the other.

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PHYTIC ACID

While the word ‘acid’ might frighten you, don’t let it. This clean ingredient is a gentle exfoliant that is naturally derived from rice. It boosts cell turnover, which in turn helps your skin glow. What really sets it apart from other acids is its antioxidant properties that brighten pigmentation and help treat the facial condition melasma. Lori Holtzman of Beautycounter, a clean beauty brand, says the company features the ingredient in its Countermatch collection.

MANUKA HONEY

This special honey is made by bees that feed on the manuka tree in New Zealand. It has a long list of buzzworthy properties, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiaging benefits. As if that weren’t enough, it helps retain moisture as well. You can apply it directly to your skin or find it in products like Naturopathica Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm and L’Oreal Age Perfect Hydra Nutrition All-Over Honey Balm.

Caring for your skin is a necessary part of your daily beauty routine. With the never-ending possibilities for face lotions, cleansers, oils, masks and more, it’s imperative to evaluate the products you use and understand what you’re putting on your skin. The trend toward naturally sourced ingredients offers definite benefits.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Keeping a bottle of this natural vinegar on hand can help with difficult skin problems like acne.

Its acetic acid content makes it a good skin cleanser that combats bacteria, fungi and other pathogens. The vinegar even promotes healthy digestive bacteria and liver function when you take it internally.

BAKUCHIOL

This natural ingredient has been used for many years in Chinese and Indian medicine and skin care. It’s usually taken from the babchi plant, a kind of herb. “Bakuchiol mimics the results of retinol,” Holtzman says. “It doesn’t cause irritation or photosensitivity, and it’s safe for women to use when pregnant or nursing.”

Bakuchiol can be found in products from Beautycounter’s Countertime skin care line.

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“Keller Williams Luxury is a boutique group within the global Keller Williams Realty firm, which has more than 165,000 associates and records $350 billion in annual sales in North America—almost $1 billion per day,” Robb says. “Our 2,400 luxury agents nationwide sell an average of $80 million in real estate every day.” There is a considerable amount of knowledge and expertise behind those numbers, Robb notes, and the result is a more pleasant and successful experience for the client. “Our luxury agents are trained and certified in the marketing of high-end properties, which allows us to cast a wide net for our clients,” she explains. “Our vast associate network and market share are efficiently used to market and sell your home.”

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“Our agents have access to an extensive network, and we can show available properties on the websites of organizations like The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, Proxio and more,” she says. “We can reach out to people all over the world who are relocating to St. Louis easily and quickly.” She says Keller Williams’ St. Louis team also prides itself on working with colleagues closer to home, like Susie Ellis, a luxury agent at Lake of the

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HOMEWORK

DEAR HOMEWORK,

We recently purchased this Cape Cod charmer in Affton. The house has a lot going for it, including handsome brickwork and a new, slate-blend roof.

We would like to enhance its good bones and upgrade the appearance by removing the white gas lamp, improving the landscaping, replacing the windows and adding to the overall detailing. What would you suggest?

Thanks for your input, —LET’S LAY ON THE CHARM!

DEAR LET’S LAY ON THE CHARM!,

Your new home has great potential.

I would start with painting the new windows and trim a slightly lighter green than the existing color. Since the facade is usually in the shade, a lighter color will stand out more from the curb. Next, I would add shutters to the dormers and paint them and the existing ones a light blue to blend with the shingles. Finally, I would stain the front door and garage door a medium wood color to complement the warm brick tone.

Also notice some enhanced architectural details. A new bracketed porch overhang, dormer flower boxes and larger carriage lamps provide a layer of finishing touches to complete the facade. I would augment the existing yew hedges with a composition of evergreen shrubs and grasses to better frame the house. New porch urns and a driveway hedge add final touches. I think that’s all of the additional charm you’ll need to make your home shine.

Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK

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Lottmann Realty Group Results 16647 Chesterfield Grove Suite 110 Chesterfield, MO 63005

25 CARRSWOLD DRIVE | CLAYTON | $1,899,000

At 5600 sqft this 5 bedroom/4 bathroom home sits on one of the most spectacular lots in Clayton overlooking 10+ acres. Offering terraced grounds, lush landscaping, a sparkling pool and 3 car garage.

Proudly Welcomes.... = UNDER CONTRACT $ = NEW PRICE

NEW LISTINGS

Chris Eckrich

4100 FOREST PARK AVENUE #424 ST. LOUIS CITY | $259,900

Ally Healey

FRONTENAC Exquisite 5 bed, 6 bath estate nestled on

this quiet 1bd/1bth unit features a large

1-acre of privacy with luxury features and

open floor plan, sophisticated features and

updates throughout.

is centrally located to BJC, CWE and just a

CHESTERFIELD

CLAYTON/UNIVERSITY CITY

HUNTLEIGH | $1,590,000 A Charles Eames masterpiece, The Meyer Home sits on one of the region’s most desirable lots. Restore the home to its original glory or build your own private estate on the 5-acre lot.

7627 WESTMORELAND AVENUE CLAYTON | $559,900 Imagine the possibilities that await you at this ideal location adjacent to downtown Clayton. Will you renovate this charming property or create your dream home from the ground up? Let your imagination run wild!

Motivated seller! Adorable home located in

47 RIDGEMOOR DRIVE | $1,195,000

the heart of Chesterfield features 3 beds, an

4000+ SF, gourmet kitchen, private master

office & 2.5 baths, master suite with updated

suite w/2 walk-in closets & large spa-like

bath and organized walk-in closet, beautiful

bath, 4 beds, 3 full baths, 2 half & oversized

patio, new roof and a 2 car garage.

UNIVERSITY CITY | $349,900 Within walking distance to the Loop, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features a bonus room, main floor laundry, hardwood floors

303 CARLYLE LAKE CREVE COEUR | $599,000 Spacious villa in sought after community with lake, pool & tennis courts. Vaulted great room, main floor master suite & 2 bedrooms on the

$ 7103 WATERMAN AVENUE | $490,000 Use your creativity to unleash the potential

2nd floor.

of this histroic home. 9 ft ceilings, wood

1121 LOCUST #502

floors, first floor family room. Walk to Wash

ST. LOUIS CITY | $415,000

U & Loop.

Located in the heart of downtown & over

7117 FORSYTH BOULEVARD | $399,000

2400 sqft this top floor unit includes a private

Great opportunity to own building lot on

elevator directly into its unit, beautiful exposed

desirable tree-lined street in U-City, just

brick throughout, 2 garage spaces and much

minutes from Downtown Clayton.

more! Walking distance to Busch Stadium,

LADUE

Enterprise Center & the vibrant dining and

9140 LADUE ROAD | $643,500 Private 4 bedroom/ 2 bath ranch in the heart of Ladue & blocks away from Downtown Clayton! Very nice outdoor space with well-kept in-ground pool.

746 HARVARD

CONDOS

$ 16138 WALDEN POND | $429,500

3-car garage. Must see!

4 DEACON DRIVE

Kim Frazer

10 W GEYER LANE | $1,395,000

Situated on a corner at the end of the hall,

block away from the Cortex and IKEA!

Jip Prapaisilapa

ST. LOUIS CITY

nightlife of downtown St. Louis!

5725 LINDELL | $1,799,000 One of a kind, contemporary & centrally located 4bed/7bath custom home situated on 1+ acres. Just one block from the history museum, enjoy scenic views of Forest Park & only minutes away from the CWE w/ some of the best restaurants & nightlife in St. Louis.

and a spacious backyard.

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d l e fi r cheste THE BEST OF…

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by julia m. johnson

You probably know Chesterfield for its shopping districts, but there is a lot more to this bustling, family-friendly suburb. ‘Head west’ on Hwy. 40 for some of the metro’s most interesting places to eat, drink and have fun.

Visit chesterfieldmochamber.com or chesterfield.mo.us for more ideas.

LOCAL SHOPPING

Rachel’s Grove The upscale boutique offers a variety of designer women’s clothing from casual party looks to semi-formalwear.

Paperdolls Women’s clothing, accessories, styling services and a wide range of sizes are available at this on-trend boutique.

Jeans, Jackets, Jewels The store features colorful collections of women’s shoes, clothes and accessories.

BARS & RESTAURANTS

Annie Gunn’s The award-winning local landmark serves up steaks, sandwiches, burgers, seafood and special wine dinners. Check out the adjoining Smokehouse Market for its deli, meat, seafood, cheese, pies and more!

LIT Cigar Lounge Enjoy a drink, watch the game and sample premium cigars at this local gathering spot.

PARKS

Central Park The 38-acre oasis offers enjoyment for all ages, including a lake, trails, picnic areas, amphitheater, veterans’ memorial, aquatic center and more.

Faust Park Bring the kids for a ride on the historic St. Louis Highlands carousel, or enjoy a colorful visit to the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House.

NOTABLE LANDMARKS

Thornhill Estate Step back in time at the historic farm and home of Missouri’s second governor, Frederick Bates.

Historic Village at Faust Park Experience a 19th-century town complete with authentic log and brick buildings.

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ANNUAL EVENTS

River City Bluegrass Festival (May) The two-day music fest features acts like Trampled by Turtles and Railroad Earth.

Gateway Wine & Spirits Fest (May) Experience a variety of wines and spirits from around the world. Local restaurants offer food for purchase.

Chesterfield Wine & Jazz Festival (June) Grammy Award-winning drummer and bandleader Dave Weckl headlines this year’s event.

Pedal the Cause (September) Help win the fight against cancer at this annual cycling fundraiser.

R E A L E S TAT E

20 Upper Warson Road | Ladue

1 W Walinca Walk | Clayton $999,000

4 Magnolia Drive | Ladue | $474,900

4949 Pershing Place | CWE $950,000

394 Larimore Valley Drive | Wildwood $2,499,000

4 Lochinvar Drive | Town and Country | COMING SOON

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TOWERING OVER MIDTOWN, THE CONTINENTAL LIFE BUILDING HAS BEEN A MAINSTAY OF THE ST. LOUIS SKYLINE FOR 90 YEARS. WITH ITS DISTINCTIVE ART DECO ST YLE, IT ’S A CIT Y LANDMARK , BUT FOR JOSH GOULD, IT ’S ALSO HOME. HE

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ENJOYS THE DRAMATIC ARCHITECTURE AND CLOSE PROXIMIT Y TO THE COUNTLESS CULTURAL GEMS OF THE GRAND CENTER ARTS DISTRICT. AND DID WE MENTION THE VIEWS?

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT MIDTOWN?

I’m right next to Fox Theatre, and there are so many other wonderful art institutions here— smaller theater companies and galleries, and the Contemporary Art Museum is fantastic.

Plus, there are tons of new restaurants popping up in the area. It’s a great place to be.

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THE BUILDING? The history behind it is really interesting.

It was built in 1930 to house Continental Life Insurance and Grand National Bank, and it’s the site of the largest unsolved bank robbery in Missouri history. Art Deco is one of my favorite styles, and this building is one of the best examples in the city. Plus, the panoramic, unobstructed views it offers are spectacular. It’s beautiful during the day, and at night, you can see the city lights extending for miles. It’s like a picture, but one that is constantly changing!

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Art Deco is one of my favorite styles, and this building is one of the best examples in the city.

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DID YOUR LOVE OF ART DECO IMPACT HOW YOU APPROACHED THE DESIGN? Very much. My side business is interior design, and Art Deco is my specialty. I wanted to focus on updating the style for modern living.

It recalls Hollywood glamour. There are great, original architectural details, like the staircase, and I added a lot of mirrors, tufted surfaces, metallics and dark, rich colors.

TELL ME ABOUT SOME OF YOUR ART. On the staircase, there’s a black and white piece called The Hunt. It’s by local artist Renee Raub-Ayers. It has a bit of a psychedelic look, but it’s still formal enough to fit in a space like this. I also have a lot of pieces that I inherited.

The dining room table is one of my favorites. It was originally in my great aunt’s home in Palm Springs for years.

DO YOU ENTERTAIN OFTEN? Yes! The space is designed perfectly for entertaining, and it’s the ideal setting for a black-tie soiree. Every New Year’s Eve, I throw a huge party. I have 60 to 70 guests and bring in caterers, bartenders, a DJ and everything else a good party needs. It’s really spectacular.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ROOM? I would have to say the master bedroom. The biggest reason is the windows. Three sides of the room look out, so you get a view in almost every direction. I painted the walls a flat black so they fade into the background. Your eyes go straight to the windows, and the views become the focal point of the room. I love my bed, and when you lie in it, you’re looking out over the city. The crystal chandelier in that room also is very special. It’s an antique that I found, and it dates back to 1932.

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Chesterfield | $474,900

612 West Washington Avenue

4 Bedrooms | 3 Full and 1 Half Baths KIM ANDERSON 314-775-2050

2204 Sycamor oree Drive

Chesterfield | $700,000

Kirkwood | $1,075,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Full and 1 Half Baths THE DENNY TEAM 314-775-2050

1126 Greyston onee Manor Par arkkway

4 Bedrooms | 3 Full and 2 Half Baths NANCY GORGEN | 314-775-2050

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Chesterfield | $1,099,000

5 Bedrooms | 4 Full and 1 Half Baths KARA KASWELL 636-394-2424

400 Thunder erhhead Canyon Drive UNDER CONTRACT

Ballwin | $1,100,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Full and 1 Half Baths THE KOENEMANN TEAM 636-394-2424

Wildwood | $379,000

4 Bedrooms | 3 Full and 1 Half Baths KARA KASWELL 636-394-2424

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MARKET MEMORIES SHARE ONE OF YOUR GREATEST REAL ESTATE MEMORIES.

Terri Wolfner

JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE My fondest real estate memories relate to helping my children and their friends begin the process of homeownership, adding value and joy to their homes through home improvements, and helping them transition to new homes as their needs change.

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Alex Thornhill

DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY My most treasured memories begin with my incredible clients. I love that I have been able to make lifelong connections with people who I might not interact with otherwise. I have met some of the most interesting people through my job, and I always walk away from a transaction with a new perspective on how I have the power to enhance lives.

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Ted Wight

DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY In 2019, we sold a house on Copper Hill Road in the Forest Green neighborhood in Ladue. We received seven offers. We are confident this memory will be duplicated many times in 2020!

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Sabrina Robb

KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY INTERNATIONAL SAINT LOUIS Our specialists are a boutique of the largest real estate company in the world. We have wonderful memories as part of Keller Williams Realty, which had another record-breaking year, selling more than $350 billion of real estate in 2019.

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Debbie Feit

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES SELECT PROPERTIES A favorite memory is when I helped a newly engaged couple find their dream home. We looked at 33 houses in one day, ate deli sandwiches and had so much fun on the journey. I got to dance at their wedding, and now they have three beautiful daughters.

1000 SCHNUCKS WOODSMILL PLAZA 314.322.8228 | 636.394.2424 DEBBIEFEITHOMES.COM

Jiggs Dunn

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE I helped a family with seven young children relocate here. With a closing date of Dec. 23, I couldn’t imagine their home not being ready for Santa, so I purchased and decorated a Christmas tree for them. The looks on their faces when they walked into their new home was worth it all.

8077 MARYLAND AVE. 314.503.7999 | 314.872.6799 JIGGSDUNN.COM

Kyle Cullen

FLAT BRANCH HOME LOANS I recently closed a purchase in a matter of weeks for an amazing client who was in a rental property that was not being maintained by the owner. Her gratefulness for our help is why I love this job!

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LADUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS 30 UNIT TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT IN OLIVETTE

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Specializing in building luxury homes in the central corridor, including Olivette, Frontenac, Creve Coeur, Ladue, Richmond Heights and Clayton

The Warner Hall Group

DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Some of our greatest memories are the holiday parties we throw as a team. We have grown over the years, and many of our team members are past clients. Socializing as a group is always so much fun, but especially so around the holidays.

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The Gellman Team

COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER GROUP REAL ESTATE It’s incredibly difficult to identify just one favorite memory over a 12-year career. We have served more than 3,200 families; the memories we have created for our clients far outweigh the memories we have.

2203 S. BIG BEND BLVD. 314.336.1991 THEGELLMANTEAM.COM

Lottmann Realty

RE/MAX RESULTS REAL ESTATE Helping clients get more for their home than they expected will always rank high in my list of memories.

Through market analysis and building the owner’s confidence, one of my clients walked away with almost $40,000 more after the sale!

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Kyle NMLS 742328 | Equal Housing Lender | FB NMLS 224149

MARYLAND WALK • CLAYTON

Penthouse 15C | $2,735,000

Residence 13E | $1,425,000

OUR CURRENT INVENTORY Pe n t h o u s e 1 5 C | $2,735,000 Res i d e n c e 1 3 E | $1,425,000

OUR MARYLAND WALK SALES Pe n t h o u s e 17 C | $2,499,000 | 1 9 D ays Pe n t h o u s e 16 C | $1,700,000 | 17 D ays Res i d e n c e 1 1 D | $1,279,000 | B u ye r & Se l l e r Re p Res i d e n c e 4 J | $1,025,000 | 2 D ays Res i d e n c e 5 K | $950,000 | B u ye r Re p Res i d e n c e 6 C | $675,000 | 5 D ays $499 | Average Price/SQFT

31 | Average Days on Market

$1,435,600 | Average Sales Price

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108 Stewards Ln www.PevelyFarmsNewConstruction.com

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RENOVATION, TO BE BUILT HOME OR LOT FOR SALE

9731 Litzsinger Rd www.9731Litzsinger.com

840 Nancy Ln www.840Nancy.com

18044 Shepherd Valley Rd www.18044ShepherdValley.com

COMING SOON

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2710 Wynncrest Manor Dr

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952 N Harrison Ave

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1524 Honey Locust Court $657,500 | Pr/SqFt: $182.44 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Julia Bakewell

32 Oak Bend Court $730,000 | Pr/SqFt: $206.51 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Ted Wight

1322 Countryside Forrest Court $790,000 | Pr/SqFt: $199.14 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agents: Kristi and J.T. Monschein

213 Hillsdale Drive $515,000 | Pr/SqFt: $157.35 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: The Gellman Team

TO BE BUILT HOME OR LOT FOR SALE

2201 Sycamore Dr www.2201Sycamore.com

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1215 Tammany Ln www.1215Tammany.com

SOLD!

2413 August Grove Court $731,712 | Pr/SqFt: $195.02 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agents: Linda & Kelly Boehmer

63017 15306 Schoettler Estates Drive $628,000 | Pr/SqFt: $186.57 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: The Gellman Team

63021 716 Arbor Chase Drive $602,500 | Pr/SqFt: $146.95 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate | Agent: Sharon Hutson

63105 8100 Kingsbury Blvd. $1,337,500 | Pr/SqFt: $428.00 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Lawrence Levy

63119 317 N. Rock Hill Road $710,000 | Pr/SqFt: $221.88 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Margy Beggs

63122 1659 Forest View Drive $535,000 | Pr/SqFt: $244.74 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Victoria Holton 407 George Ave. $645,000 | Pr/SqFt: $233.10 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate | Agent: Suzanne Matyiko

9 Kingston Manor Drive $780,000 | Pr/SqFt: $276.01 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Susan Holden 57 Log Cabin Drive $1,330,000 | Pr/SqFt: $178.93 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Ted Wight 9252 Clayton Road $1,400,000 | Pr/SqFt: $211.96 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Wayne Norwood 8921 Moydalgan Road $1,451,000 | Pr/SqFt: $247.91 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Jill Azar

63131 11880 Conway Road $740,000 | Pr/SqFt: $254.38 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Ted Wight 7 Chipper Road $2,595,000 | Pr/SqFt: $381.11 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Wayne Norwood 12701 Post Oak Road $2,850,000 | Pr/SqFt: $356.16 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: The Gellman Team

63141 639 Lampadaire Drive $450,000 | Pr/SqFt: $167.41 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Suzie Wells 13 Chaminade Drive $522,500 | Pr/SqFt: $227.08 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Elisabeth Thompson 11003 Martin Grove Lane $735,000 | Pr/SqFt: $244.76 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agent: Kim Carney

1 Southmoor Drive, Clayton | POOL $1,389,000 | 1Southmoor.com

30 Oak Bend Court, Ladue $819,000 | 30OakBend.com

1808 Kennett Place, Lafayette Square $599,000 | 1808Kennett.com

1052 North Rock Hill Road, Rock Hill $575,000 | 1052Rock Hill.com

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Global Real Estate Advisor c. 314.607.5555 | www.StLouis.Style @StLouis.Style

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