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The Jewish Book Festival celebrated its 40th year with a variety of authors and speakers, including Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s Wait, Wait …

Don’t Tell Me, and Rose Levy Beranbaum, Jamie Bernstein, Mark Weinberg and many others.

Festivities took place at the community center’s Staenberg Family Complex.

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Innsbrook Resort and Innsbrook Motor Club raised more than $1,000 during their recent Car and Truck Show. Proceeds are being used to provide services to veterans and victims of child abuse. God Cares operates in St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery counties.

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PHOTO ALBUM 〉〉 16 SNAPPED! Sign of the Arrow 17 Ladue Parents’ Association 18 Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park

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More than 250 people attended the nonprofit’s biannual Bourbon and Bonfires event at the World’s Fair Pavilion.

Guests enjoyed a fall-themed menu of hors d’oeuvres, desserts and cocktails during the donor appreciation event.

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The organization’s Mason Pointe senior living community in Town & Country has broken ground on a $70 million expansion that will add 154 assisted living apartments in a new three-story building with underground parking and other amenities. Mason Pointe provides short- and long-term care for area seniors.

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ertified prosthetists Greg Doerr and Manny Rivera co-founded Premier Prosthetics and Orthotics with a vision to do what they know best—take care of their patients and have a direct impact on their quality of life by providing the highest level of convenience and care. Premier Prosthetics and Orthotics has continued to further this vision since opening its doors in 2009, changing the lives of patients like John Becker.

Retired St. Louis Public Schools teacher John Becker had his leg amputated below the knee in 2003 due to complications from diabetes. Following the amputation, he developed a wound on the bottom of his residual limb that didn’t heal for several years. He visited his surgeon every few months to monitor the amputation site and treat the infection. The surgeon considered performing a revised amputation above the knee, but first he suggested that Becker see Manny Rivera at Premier Prosthetics.

“I asked my doctor if he was willing to let me try an elevated vacuum socket prosthesis, and it worked,” Becker says. It involves an actual vacuum attached to the prosthetic limb that allows for better connection, pulling the prosthesis and limb together with a pumping motion, which also helps improve circulation in the leg.

“The interface creates a better link so the prosthesis feels like it’s part of John’s body,” Rivera says. “He originally used a pin locking system that pulled on the leg constantly and contributed to his wound and pain.” Within months after receiving his

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new prosthesis, Becker’s wound completely healed, leaving him much more comfortable and mobile.

“As soon as they put my new prosthesis on, I could feel a difference,” he notes. “Before, it hurt just to do simple things like sitting in a car. But the new prosthesis eliminated all that pain. It was like day and night for me.”

Becker continues to see Rivera regularly to check on his prosthesis, and Rivera makes house calls when needed because of Becker’s vision problems and other diabetic complications. “He’s very good,” Becker says of Rivera. “He can just look at my leg and tell right away what’s going on with it.”

I could feel a difference… the new prosthesis eliminated all the pain.

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Becker has experienced some physical limitations because of his diabetes. However, his current prosthesis allows for painless mobility and activity.

Becker once was a regular athlete and is a huge fan of the Saint Louis University Billikens basketball team.

He can now enjoy going to the games pain-free. He adds that avoiding another amputation surgery was a tremendous blessing and relief for him. According to Rivera, it takes 46 percent more energy to use an above-the-knee prosthesis than a below-the-knee one, so Becker can maintain his mobility more efficiently with his below-the-knee prosthesis.

Rivera wants people to know that Premier Prosthetics and Orthotics is dedicated to finding the best, most comfortable solution for everyone the company serves. “There are prosthetics for every patient’s needs,” he says. “Because of advances in technology, they can get out and enjoy doing what they want to do.”

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It’s a great idea to be proactive about your health all year long. But winter might be an especially appropriate time to stay mindful, simply because of all the opportunities we have to overdo it in terms of food and underdo it in terms of exercise. Holiday gatherings mean tables spread with more calorie-laden dishes than we can possibly eat, but somehow, we still feel compelled to try everything. And it’s much easier to sit and relax with family and friends than it is to get up and go for a run or visit the gym.

With that said, we’re here to motivate you! If you need some inspiration in the area of nutritious foods and healthful habits for your New Year (plus what to avoid), check out our Looking Better, Living Better story. We talked to nutrition, health and fitness experts for ideas on eating smartly, managing stress, staying active and looking good while doing it.

It’s no secret—a healthy diet and youthful appearance are just as much about what NOT to consume. Ancient Greek and Roman authors wrote about ‘moderation in all things’ as the best way to live, and their words still ring true, especially when it comes to abundant holiday delicacies.

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Whatever your personal tastes this holiday season, we hope you get as much enjoyment from reading this issue as we did from writing it! In an upcoming issue, we’ll share some of our own favorite family recipes, so be on the lookout for more kitchen inspiration.

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become 21st-century learners with a strong grounding in faith. That means paying attention to the needs of the whole student, mentally, physically and spiritually, according to head of school Taylor Clement. The independent Christian preparatory school welcomes children ages 3 through sixth grade, and weaves a sense of character and teamwork into every fiber of its curriculum.

“The need we’re seeing among younger children is to change the learning experience so they can be more creative and collaborative,” Clement says. “We know schools have to adapt continually, but we don’t want to lose important Christian truths and world perspectives. So we implement an interactive curriculum viewed through a faith-based lens.”

Clement says this commitment reaches into every corner of the school, including its physical environment and teaching methods. “For example, we know that rooms and furniture have an effect on children’s ability to learn, so we have created spaces that encourage mobility and collaboration,” he explains. “Students’ ability to retain and share information is exponentially greater if they can move, interact and be part of the lesson instead of just sitting at a desk. We have students with individual learning needs, so our classrooms also include items like therapy balls and wobble stools to engage their minds more effectively.” The school also features a lively, comfortable common area where kids can work on group projects.

According to Clement, there’s a strong emphasis on subjects like science, technology, math and the arts to help children develop fully. The average class size is 15 students, so each child receives personal attention and learns how faith underpins every aspect of life. “Our goal is to make sure kids see the connection between spirituality and academics,” Clement says. “Learning where Christ is in every subject creates a deeper sense of meaning in everything they do.”

He adds that the faculty are held to high standards in the nurturing of young minds. “Our teachers understand students as individuals and challenge them when needed,” he says. “The faculty creates a comfortable environment where everyone feels safe, loved and ready to learn.”

There’s also a special emphasis on supporting parents in their role, according to Clement. “We partner with parents and are a professional resource for them,” he notes. “We offer podcasts, speaker sessions, educational programs and published articles to help them see how kids develop communally and individually.”

All of this allows Kirk Day School to create a vibrant learning environment with gratifying results, says Jennifer Rush, director of admissions and advancement. “We are well known for our strong academics,” she notes. “More than 60 percent of our sixth-graders test into honors math and English programs, and this year, 73 percent of our graduates achieved academic honors. The student body has grown 25 percent in four years, and the St. Louis Business Journal ranks us among the area’s largest private elementary schools. We believe it’s because our school addresses students’ individual needs and teaches them a love of learning.” & DECEMBER 5, 2018 | townandstyle.com

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ST. LOUIS 〉〉

The square beyond compare may be expanding its presence here. All of you from The Lou who just had a mouth-watering Pavlovian response, sorry, we’re not talking about the pizza you’ve loved since long before you went to … what high school did you go to, anyhow? We’re talking about the tech company, Square, which produces the electronics needed to take payments via a square (get it?) credit-card reader attached to a smartphone or tablet. The company already has an office here, and it reportedly is considering a larger footprint. Why not? The Lou is home to the mobile payment company’s cofounders, Jack Dorsey and Jim McKelvey. And there’s even an Ikea store here for them now.

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Some stretch of weather we’ve had here in the metro.

That’s true, of course, in all four of our unseasonable seasons. I moved from the eastern U.S. to the StL in fall 1982, the year of the legendary February blizzard that still makes everybody who lived through it clear all the milk, eggs and toilet paper from supermarket shelves at the first sign of a snowflake. Shoppers panicked just a couple weeks ago when a significant snowstorm struck on Thursday, Nov. 15. Who knew? Well, I’d never seen that much snow here that early. Leaves in need of raking or blowing were covered overnight by 4 inches of wet, white glop. (Steve P., a helpful Facebook friend, suggested how to tackle both issues: “Burn the leaves. That will melt the snow.”) School districts flew

into full freak-out mode, closing for the day. Anyone who’s had to install tire chains in a mountain pass during a subzero whiteout must have been incredulous.

It wasn’t icy, just wet, and light traffic made it as easy as early Sunday to get anywhere fast that morning. Plus, it was beautiful for a few hours before everything became a slushy mess. But not dangerous. Most of y’all in the metro—especially U. City, where the much-ballyhooed Loop Trolley debut was canceled—pulled on woolen face masks, snowsuits, galoshes and mittens to venture out—or shivered inside, terrified. Instead, why not just lighten up? We used to walk to school and back every day, and it was uphill both ways.

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As controversy continues to swirl around Facebook— everybody’s favorite social-media network to love or hate—some wonder whether its sibling, Instagram, is a scam. Well, yes and no. Depends on who’s trying to contact you, and vice versa. Admittedly, I’m a bit of a Luddite, having grown up in the era of three black-and-white network TV stations that all went off the air after everyone was supposed to be in bed.

But the Internet is 24/7/365, wall to wall and in full color. Last issue, I went off on the online spooks pretending to be Powerball winner Mavis Wanczyk, who allegedly was giving away $60 million to her first 6,000 followers. Is she is or is she ain’t? No telling. Back in the day, people answered the phone when it rang. You know, Dialing for Dollars could be trying to reach them, and it was urgent: No answer, no money. Now, it’s telemarketers. Thank goodness we’re not getting any more robocalls from President Trump or the Democratic National Committee. But weren’t we talking about Instagram? There are still plenty of fake Mavises out there somewhere, maybe bots. Then all these supermodels started liking my photos. Frankly, being a man of a certain age, I was as much flattered as I was flabbergasted. I let ‘Peace Maker’ know I was taken, and offered to show her NSFW photos and videos to my wife, but Cate was not interested. She said Peace Maker was probably some 300-pound Latvian guy with a hairy back who lives in his mom’s basement. Peace Maker sure was pretty and shapely according to ‘her’ photo. But, eventually, ‘she’ asked if I would buy an iTunes gift card because ‘her’ iPhone needed more gigs and a new debit card hadn’t arrived yet. “No,” I responded. ‘She’ was surprised and offended when I accused her of running a scam. ‘She’ protested—vociferously, in poor English—when I suggested she get better translation software. Haven’t heard from her since I replied, “What part of NO don’t you understand?” accompanied by a red-faced, furious emoticon. Pictures she comprehends, I guess.

Yes, I’m a sucker for a pretty face, but not the P.T. Barnum kind of sucker who’s born every minute, just waiting to get fleeced. However, if you’ll excuse me, a damsel in distress in Cleveland, Tennessee, is looking either for Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now …

GRAND CENTER 〉〉

Nearly two dozen veterans commit suicide every day. Today, about 20 men and women who put themselves in harm’s way for the rest of us will never be heard from again. We cannot imagine the depths of despair, the alcoholism, drug abuse, the inability to make a living or the confused, broken families. Or the horrors of PTSD. I knew a former Marine who’d served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was an ‘island hopper’ who would find himself, once the smoke had cleared, to be the only man left standing. David Griffin was the finest, sweetest, most thoughtful person you’d ever hope to meet. He rarely talked about the war, but after 9/11, he started having flashbacks. He lived well into his 90s and was married more than 60 years to Mary Ellen, the girl he’d left to go to war. David may have suffered terrifying dreams, or worse, for decades.

I never knew about any of this, just second-hand recollections of his combat experience from another of his friends. Veterans need to talk. It must take incredible courage, which most of us who have not served cannot possibly imagine. But we must be willing to listen. You’ll have the opportunity Dec. 8 at the annual veterans’ reading in St. Louis Public Radio’s Community Room, 3651 Olive St., sponsored by the Missouri Humanities Council and Southeast Missouri State University Press. The free event starts with refreshments at 1 p.m., and the program follows from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (Registration is encouraged.

Send an email to lisa@mohumanities.org.) Meanwhile, you can support veterans and their families by listening to their stories, as featured in Proud to Be: Writings by American Warriors, Vol. 7. Check the program schedule at KWMU, 90.7 FM. TT TRIVIA | WHERE IS THE SQUARE OFFICE IN THE STL, AND WHEN DID IT OPEN? LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | LONGTIME U. CITY BOOSTER, ENTREPRENEUR AND JOHN BURROUGHS GRAD JOE EDWARDS OPENED BLUEBERRY HILL IN THE DELMAR LOOP IN 1972.

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Look up the word ‘peripatetic’ and you might find a picture of Susan Sanders Block right next to the definition. She’s been an interior designer since 1980, and her following has been fervent from the beginning, mostly by word of mouth and an ad once in a blue moon. In 1996, she opened her design boutique at 7735 Clayton Road. But a few events conspired to change her direction in the past year. She had a couple of basement floods at the store and an unholy mess of water damage at her home at The Chase. Meanwhile, stores nearby gradually shuttered and the mix became more fragmented. There’s a nail salon where Lake Forest Confectionery stood for decades. A fine sandwich shop opened and closed, then reopened as a gluten-free concern since people with too many glutens swarm the neighborhood. LOL. The Designing Block was starting to wither as a retail location, though Susan’s design

clients … and many people who wished they were … made the storefront worthwhile, rewarding, and fun.

Besides, she had a blast promoting metro designers of clothing, accessories and jewelry through her special gift: Organizing events, from providing refreshments to buying and arranging the flowers herself. And sharing the space with entrepreneurs, mostly women. But she and husband Terry have a home in southern California, too, in the desert ‘hinterlands’ near Palm Springs. A few clicks south of there, daughter Julie and husband Gabe, plus Susan’s beloved polo-playing wunderkind grandson Nick, 9, reside in Mexico. Her need to travel was getting more cramped, right when a 39-something

should take some time for herself and her family. “There’s never enough time in the week—or the month,” she says.

So, she reinvented herself (again): In the spring, The Designing Block transitioned to an appointment-only model. But on the morning we visited, she had clients there and was wrapping up this or starting that, all the while acting as the perfect hostess. She’s presently serving on only a half-dozen boards, and it’s always more than in name only. “Events? I’m there,” she says. “Calling, designing flowers, having fun. You never know who you’ll meet.”

Then, she rolls her eyes at the thought of board members whose faces light up when business turns to financial considerations. Crunching numbers is just not in her skill set. “I might as well be reading The Iliad and The Odyssey,” she says. In the original ancient Greek. Visit designsuzy on Instagram. &

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by patty hannum I DON’T HAVE MANY NIGHTMARES, but the

ones I do have are directly related to the time I spent working in a retail store during high school and college. I believe if you’ve worked in retail for more than two holiday seasons, you don’t need to worry about going to hell because you’ve already been there. I spent seven holiday seasons wishing people a merry Christmas and happy New Year, guessing their loved ones’ sizes, wrapping gifts and explaining return policies. Ninety-five percent of those situations were lovely; most people were rushed and stressed but happy to chit-chat with me. And the other five percent? Let’s just say, no one was ever going to make those people jolly. So, on behalf of St. Louis retail workers, I would like to offer the following suggestions.

Please respond when you are greeted upon entering a store. Our store policy was to greet every person who came in. Years later, I can admit that those who took two seconds to look at me and say hello got better service. You want me to check in the back for a different size? No problem. You’d like me to call another store? I’m on it. (That’s not to imply that I wouldn’t do those things if you ignored my greeting. Or maybe it is.)

If there is no price tag on an item, it is not free. Every retail worker has heard this joke many times. If you pick up something that doesn’t have a price tag on it, do yourself a favor—try to find an identical item and bring it with you when you check out. You will save yourself time and might even get a hug from the grateful cashier.

If the return policy isn’t posted, ask about it.

Everyone tries their best to get the perfect gift, but sometimes you fail. When you do, a gift receipt always helps. Don’t buy from a store that has an unreasonable return policy. There are plenty of fabulous retailers in St. Louis that want your business and will take returns; shop at those instead and make everyone happy.

You are not quicker than the person working the cash register. I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve heard people mumbling that they could do something faster or more efficiently than the employee behind the counter. Trust me, you’re wrong. You would last about 30 minutes, then you would run screaming from the store because of customers who try credit card after credit card before deciding they don’t want any of the stuff you already folded and bagged.

The parking lots will be crowded. There is a simple reason for this. Everyone celebrates the holidays at the same time, which means everyone shops at the same time, which means everyone needs to park at the same time. The salesperson who waits on you cannot help that. He or she likely had the same parking experience you did, or even had to be bussed in from offsite.

Be nice. It seems simple, doesn’t it? But your kind smile and heartfelt “Merry Christmas” or “Happy holidays” may be the extra little push your salesperson needs to make it to the end of her shift. Do it even if you don’t feel like it! Be the customer employees remember with a smile as they are driving home—not the one who asks them to dispose of a child’s dirty diaper. (Yes, that happened.) Happy shopping!

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Congratulations are in order for U. City Loop ▶ developer JOE EDWARDS (center), who recently received a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. He was fêted with a program featuring some of his favorite flicks, testimonials from notable natives, a reception and a special on-stage interview conducted by KMOX radio personality Charlie Brennan. Actor John Goodman also received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

▲ THE WALL STREET JOURNAL recently released its ranking of ‘THE 10 MOST INTRIGUING TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR 2019,’ and our state came in at No. 6, joining locales like Seattle, Tel Aviv and Kyoto. “Here are our top destinations worth zeroing in on in 2019, from an Argentinian wine region to—wait for it—Missouri,” the Journal quipped on its website.

Its reasons for spotlighting the Show-Me State include St. Louis’ tech hub growth, the Gateway Arch park renovation and Kansas City’s downtown revitalization efforts.

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Log on to RECYCLERESPONSIBLY.ORG, A NEW WEB PAGE FROM the ONESTL environmental initiative. The site includes helpful information on how to properly recycle a variety of items, and there’s a special emphasis on keeping plastic bags and films out of recycling bins so they don’t cause problems with processing equipment.

k c e h c it ▲ Author Ann Lemons Pollack dishes about some of the metro’s most wistful culinary memories in Lost Restaurants of St. Louis, recently published

by History Press. From Dohack’s to The Parkmoor, these memorable establishments created a flavorful foundation for today’s dining scene. Left Bank Books in the Central West End held an official launch party and signing event for Pollack and her new volume.

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〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 A million twinkling bulbs create holiday magic at U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Zoo, which runs through Dec. 30. There’s a special evening event Dec. 10 for guests with sensory issues. Tickets can be purchased at stlzoo.org/wildlights.

Enjoy the sounds of the season at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s 2018 performances of Handel’s Messiah, Dec. 7 through 9.

Visit slso.org for the symphony’s complete holiday schedule.

Bring your gift list to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Women’s Leadership Circle Holiday Sip and Shop. The evening event takes place Dec. 13 at The Vault in Brentwood. RSVP to 314.335.8016 or janice@bgcstl.org.

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Where did the year go? Once again, I am doing lastminute shopping, hoping to find one gift each family member really wants. I also need to figure out what I want for Christmas! Thanks to the cold weather and snow, I’ve had plenty of time to research hot new tech gifts available this year.

▶ jooki Parents who want to limit toddlers’ screen time should look into Jooki. It’s a music player for young kids that lets you connect a playlist or audio story to a toy character. When the toy is placed on the Jooki, it plays the music or story. It integrates with Spotify and has many parental controls.

Some safe bets are the latest phone, tablet or headphone set. Most smart devices have evolved, allowing us to be even more connected and automate more of our lives. For example, Facebook now has a device called the Portal (portal.facebook.com) that includes Alexa.

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Here are some other great gifting ideas I am considering this year:

▶ arf pets An automatic pet feeder with a voice recorder is the perfect gift for owners who want to keep feedings on a schedule or soothe a pet when they are away from home.

▶ vector This little robot can see, hear, think, talk and self-charge. (It is tiny and may drive my cat, Tiger, crazy.) One of the coolest features is that it takes pictures for you. Unfortunately, it won’t make dinner or clean the house.

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▶ ozobot Evo and Bit are personalized pocket bots that encourage kids age 6 and older to explore coding.

They can use special markers on paper or OzoBlockly to code the bots. STEAM educators will love these, too.

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▶ deebot ozmo At the top of my personal list is Ecovac’s Deebot Ozmo 601. This is a combination vacuum and mop robot for hard floors. If only it could do stairs!

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▶ moxi showerhead If your loved one sings in the shower, Kohler offers the Moxi Showerhead with a built-in wireless speaker. The speaker comes in different colors and pops out of the showerhead for easy recharging.

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▶ unobrush There are so many different tech gifts you can explore! If you love being on the cutting edge, check

out Kickstarter to learn about tech gadget companies that are looking for funding. The one I really hope goes to market is Unobrush. It claims to brush your teeth in under six seconds. Isn’t technology amazing?

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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GIFT COLLECTION PIECES TO CHARITY, AND HOW DO YOU TREAT THEM FROM A TAX STANDPOINT? Many collectors prefer to donate pieces rather than selling them, which will trigger capital gains at the taxpayer’s ordinary income rate, with a cap of 28 percent—considerably higher than the 15 to 20 percent rate on the sale of a stock. For pieces donated to charity auctions, the collector only can deduct the cost basis of the item, which is the amount he or she paid for it, not the current fair market value.

The rules differ when a collector donates to the charity itself. First, in order to deduct the fair market value of the donated item, the organization must be a qualified public charity with a 501(c)(3) designation. For a donation to a private foundation, the collector only can deduct his cost basis. Second, the gift must relate to the purpose and function of the charity in order for the donor to claim a deduction of fair market value. For instance, a painting donated to an art museum is related to the museum’s function; a painting donated to an animal shelter to be sold does not, and a deduction only can be claimed for the painting’s cost basis. There also are complex rules about appraisals and the total amount of deductions that can be claimed relative to the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income for the year.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 increased the standard deduction amount to $12,000 per individual and $24,000 per couple; Forbes predicts that 21 million taxpayers will stop itemizing their deductions as a result. One solution for charitable donations is to bunch them into a single calendar year to allow itemizing to make sense.

A separate discussion also is warranted on the use of a charitable remainder trust, which allows the donor to avoid capital gains, receive income from the trust and claim a tax deduction.

The donor should consult his or her adviser before making any significant decisions that affect income and estate taxation and financial planning.

If you have collectibles that have appreciated in value and that you’ve held for more than a year, you can claim a full fair market value deduction when they’re donated to charity. You may need to consult a qualified appraiser. (Note: A charity is not one.) If the assets have declined in value, you should consider selling them, as your donation will be limited to the lower fair market value. And if you’ve held the assets for less than a year, your donation will be limited to your cost basis, meaning you won’t be able to claim a higher fair market value.

If you donate appreciated property to a public charity, your deduction will be limited to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income.

If you donate to a private foundation, it will be limited to 20 percent. If the charity is not going to use the asset or puts it to an unrelated use, your deduction may be limited to your cost basis.

If your non-cash charity contribution is over $500, you must attach IRS Form 8283 to your tax return.

Other requirements may exist at the following thresholds: $5,000, $20,000 and $500,000. In all cases, consult your tax adviser before making non-cash charitable contributions.

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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri has several

Dr. Jack Jennings has been named chief of musculoskeletal radiology at the School of Medicine’s Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.

new hires, with three serving as paralegals and office managers for various programs—Leslie Calandro, Sarah Jappa and Peyton Rosencrants—along with attorney Jessica Emery (pictured) and crisis intervention specialist Samantha Jurado.

University City Children’s Center

has a new director, Laura Millkamp. She brings several years of educational experience, recently serving as the founding director of regional operations for KIPP St. Louis. The center serves more than 200 children a year.

Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation

has made some leadership changes. James Weidman is now board president, replacing founding member Mary Strauss, who will continue to serve on the board. Former board member Michael Jennings has been named interim director.

Our Community Listens, a nonprofit dedicated

to building caring communities through interpersonal relationships, has named Rebecca Buell Emerson its new executive director. She previously worked as executive director of St. Louis Community College’s School and Community Partnerships.

Larry Pearson has signed on as general manager at Wright City’s Cedar Lake Cellars, a year-round winery and event destination. Pearson previously served as general manager at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre-St. Louis.

Clayton Sleep Institute has hired Kalin Guebert as

its new director. Guebert previously worked for more than a decade at Washington University School of Medicine.

Dr. Christina Gurnett has been named director of Washington University School of Medicine’s division of pediatric and developmental neurology and neurologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

The Lab School in Kirkwood has a new director. Teri

Stark is the fifth director in the nonprofit preschool’s 50-year history.

Congratulations to Alisse for being the only family law attorney to make the top 10 list of Super Lawyers in Missouri and Kansas.

Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C. congratulates our partner Alisse Camazine, the only family law attorney listed on the Top 10 Super Lawyer® list for Missouri and Kansas. This prestigious recognition is based on peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation.

Alisse has enjoyed almost 35 years of recognition for her legal work. From receiving the Outstanding Young Lawyer award in 1984 from the St. Louis County Bar Association, to the Lon O. Hocker Trial Award in 1987, to the 2009 Women’s Justice Award for Trial Practice, and selection in 2010 as St. Louis Family Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers Magazine, her wide acclaim shows why she is so well respected in the legal profession. Alisse’s inclusion in the top ten lawyers in Missouri/Kansas shows that Alisse is in fact one of the top lawyers in the area. Alisse co-wrote the book Divorce in Missouri, which covers essential divorce issues for the lay person. So, while today we celebrate Alisse as a Super Lawyer, being a Top 10 Super Lawyer is truly a win for family law.

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DREAM PLAY RECREATION

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Husband-and-wife team Tim and Traci Albers opened Dream Play Recreation in 1991 with a small indoor showroom. For 27 years, they have expanded the variety of residential play equipment offered. Tim Albers says the Chesterfield showroom features displays of 19 play systems, nine basketball goals and four trampolines, from brands like Rainbow Play Systems, Goalsetter, Goalrilla and Springfree Trampoline. At the showroom, families can climb and explore rock walls, slides and play sets on display, and practice free throws and dunks on the prosize basketball hoop. “The shopping experience here is truly like no other,” Albers says. “We are proud to be part of this community, and the quality of our products is a reflection of that.”

Hot gifting tip or trend: Tim Albers recommends holiday gifts that encourage kids to get outside and stay active.

Considering the scope of merchandise at Christopher’s, you could get a lot of your holiday shopping done here. It has been in business across from the farmers’ market for more than 20 years and offers unique home décor; apparel; body and beauty products; stationery; books; and a large selection of holiday ornaments. At Christmas, the store twinkles with trees and is perfumed by piney candles and potpourri; in the summer, it’s full of great entertaining ideas. Whatever the occasion, Christopher’s is a one-stop shop. “We are the place for that hard-to-find, one-of-akind gift,” says owner Mark Coulter. Indeed, the store has “a little bit of everything for the home, for the body, for the memories.” Coulter says a popular feature is the open-air European Christmas market behind the store.

Hot gifting tip or trend: Coulter has seen an increase in sales of stocking stuffer items and small toys such as Silly Putty and playing cards.

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CRAFT ALLIANCE

Shoppers who want to find unique items and support local artisans will enjoy Craft Alliance Center of Art and Design in the Delmar Loop. The nonprofit has grown significantly since it began as a cooperative gallery in 1964. It offers exhibitions, art and craft classes, artist residencies and community programs. Its Delmar gallery offers a wide selection of products ranging from jewelry and housewares to purses and scarves, and everything is handmade. “Your gift shopping makes a truly local impact at Craft Alliance,” says gallery manager Will Rimel. “Not only are you supporting individual artists, you also are helping to fund community programs.” The nonprofit helps people of all ages get involved with craft arts.

Hot gifting tip or trend: Rimel says each Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., shoppers can enjoy complimentary cocktails while they browse for gifts.

SASHA NICHOLAS

Sasha Nicholas is a St. Louis-based luxury goods company that carries several European brands and specializes in custom monogrammed dinnerware.

The boutique carries items from Herend, Moser, Mauviel, Waterford, Casa Fina, Raynaud and Richard Ginori. These pieces are a way of dressing your home with the same appeal and sophistication as cultural institutions in fashion and art. Sasha Nicholas’ designs and online registry attract buyers from around the country.

Hot gifting tip or trend: For the holiday giving season, start your own gift registry to guide friends and family. This will help them select a gift you’ll treasure for years to come.

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Glenn Betz Jewelers has been on Manchester Road in Des Peres for 13 years, but the company has more than 50 years of experience serving St. Louis. After decades moonlighting and working for others, Glenn Betz struck out on his own in 1965 and founded his namesake company. Craig, his son, is now the owner. “There’s immeasurable value in dealing with a truly family-owned and locally operated jewelry company,” Craig Betz says. The store is a full-service business offering loose diamonds, gemstones, custom design, engagement rings, wedding bands, watches and gifts, and it has a repair shop on the premises. The company’s professional staff has more than 100 years of combined experience. “We are committed to integrity, quality of design, craftsmanship and superior customer service,” Betz says.

Hot gifting tip or trend: If you’re thinking of getting engaged over the holidays, the company offers a custom ring design center.

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Shoppers searching for beautiful, truly personal holiday gifts can find what they’re looking for at Summa Jewelers in Kirkwood. The store has been in its current location since 1998, but owner Jim Summa started the business 18 years earlier. Summa, a certified gemologist appraiser and graduate of the Gemological Institute of America, has been interested in stones and metal since he was very young. As a child, he spent summers in Minnesota hunting for rocks and agates with his cousin, and when he was 14, he fashioned a ring for his girlfriend. She loved it so much that he began selling similar rings in high school. Now, the metals in his care include platinum and gold, but Summa Jewelers isn’t just about rings, necklaces and earrings. Appraisals are a significant part of the business, as are repairs and restorations.

Hot gifting tip or trend: Summa recommends looking for truly one-of-a-kind pieces that gift recipients will treasure.

KEN MIESNER’S FLOWER SHOPPE

When it comes to floral quality and design, Ken Miesner’s Flower Shoppe has been a mainstay in the St. Louis area for decades. Now owned by David Bovier, the store started out as Henderson’s Flowers in 1952 in the Central West End, eventually making its way to its current location in Ladue. Bovier bought the company in 2016. “I always wanted to own my own business, and when the opportunity to purchase the shop arrived, I jumped right in,” he says. “It’s a dream come true for me and my family.” Besides offering decorative floral arrangements by experienced designers, Miesner’s carries antiques, candles, pillows and more.

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Hot gifting tip or trend: Bovier says there is a trend toward using any favorite color palette in holiday decor, not just the typical red, green, gold or plaid.

PAPERDOLLS

At Paperdolls Boutique locations, women of all ages can find everything from fashion to jewelry and other accessories. Marketing coordinator Hailey Krueger says superior customer service also sets the business apart.

Client feedback is used to find just the right merchandise for customers, and they can take advantage of one-on-one shopping and styling services on-site. Owner Beth Morris bought the company in 2007 after making a career move.

“I always had been interested in fashion, and owning my own business has been challenging but rewarding,” she says. “I love the fact that we have great clientele and a team of aspiring professionals to help build the business.” Paperdolls has locations in Kirkwood, University City, Des Peres and Ballwin.

Hot gifting tip or trend: For money-saving ideas, Morris encourages customers to follow the company on Instagram (@paperdollsboutiquestl) and join its frequent-shopper reward program.

MISTER GUY MEN’S & MISTER GUY WOMEN’S

Established in 1962, Mister Guy once had 16 locations across the Midwest and South. Husband-andwife team Terry and Carla Felumb opened the first St. Louis location, and in 1992, they bought all shares in the company. Today, the couple operates a men’s shop and a women’s shop, both on Clayton Road. Mister Guy Men’s features the Peter Millar Crown and Collection lines. The retailer’s knowledgeable stylists can help you achieve the perfect look, and there is complimentary tailoring on most items. The same services are offered at Mister Guy Women’s, which also hosts exclusive trunk shows. Staff is dedicated to creating a VIP shopping experience at both locations, offering unique collections of clothing and accessories that help customers build quality wardrobes. The retailer’s specialized services and products have enabled it to build a loyal following.

Hot gifting tip or trend: Mister Guy offers gift-wrap services to make holiday packages extra special.

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THE HOLIDAYS COME ALIVE WITH BRIGHT, BOLD HUES EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK. EVEN IF YOUR PLANS JUST INVOLVE STAYING IN OR ENTERTAINING AT HOME, YOU STILL CAN ENJOY VIVID SPLASHES OF COLOR AND STYLE!

PURPLE RAIN

Tibi Plissé minidress, $795 from Nordstrom at West County Center Sunglasses, $10, rhinestone clutch, $42; both from Shine Boutique  Necklace and shoes, model's own

PRETTY IN PINK Milly pink satin blazer, $525, Marella graphic dress,

$345; both from Mister Guy Women's  Baublebar hot pink earrings, $42 from Nordstrom at West County Center Shoes, model's own

RAINBOW CONNECTION

Aidan by Aidan Mattox sequin stripe sleeveless wrap, $330, NM gold necklace, $58; both from Nordstrom at West County Center Shoes, model's own

FANCY FLOW

Layers upon layers of tulle and sequins allow for perfect movement on the dance floor.

Fiore Couture gown, $2,099, crystal sash headband, $104; both from The Ultimate Bride  Split crystal bracelet, $12 from Shine Boutique  Pearl earrings and shoes, model’s own

GREENER PASTURES Alice + Olivia Dylan juniper pants, $295, Robert Rodriguez tie-waist stripe blouse, $345; both from Nordstrom at West County Center Drop earrings, $18 from Shine Boutique Shoes, model's own

ORANGE CRUSH

St. John Geo coated square lace dress, $1,395, Baublebar Granata tassel earrings, $38; both from Nordstrom at West County Center  Beaded necklace, $34 from Shine Boutique

LADY IN RED Veronica Beard Taren high-waist, wide-leg trousers, $395, Cinq a Sept Salma ruffle-trim long-sleeve top, $325, NM Stella & Ruby earrings, $48; all from Nordstrom at West County Center  Cuff, $24 from Shine Boutique  Shoes, model's own

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Location: HOME OF JAKE AND MARLENE WILSON Model: ASCALE BEGHIN, COURTESY OF WEST MODEL MANAGEMENT Animals: CINDY’S ZOO  Hair and Makeup: CARMEN CURRIE Style Coordinator: EMILY McGEHEE

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Order our best-selling St. Louis Snackers A cash donation to Circle of Concern can help Basket containing your favorite hometown a struggling family keep their gas and electric snacks and drinks. You can add wine or beer utilities on this winter. Your contribution can as well! We ship anywhere in the U.S. make a holiday dream come true.

Central West End | Clayton 112 St. Louis Ave. 636.861.2623 circleofconcern.org

Webster Groves | Town & Country 314.725.2121, ext. 13 straubs.com

3 | GENOVESE JEWELERS Great for giving is our 18-inch white gold chain with 18mm cushion pendant and 12 round bezel- and bead-set diamonds on a milgrain and filigree center. The piece features 32 round prong-set diamonds at .74 total weight.

12460 Olive Blvd.

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4 | SAINT LOUIS BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER Experience the spectacular sets, costumes, dancing and special effects of The Nutcracker at the Touhill Center Dec. 14 through 23. The Nutcracker and Sugarplum Fairy Luncheon are holiday traditions! Call or visit us online for tickets.

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Fur-Ever Friend sponsors help provide safe shelter, lifesaving veterinary treatment and TLC for animals at the Humane Society of Missouri. Sponsors receive a plush replica and biography of Apollo the cat or Frannie the dog.

Our Simpatico Holiday Collection of fragranced scent diffusers is perfect for the season, filling the air with honest, earthy notes of warmth and joy.

Sasha Nicholas offers unique handcrafted dinnerware, serveware and gifts. Our products are made-to-order with custom monogramming, or you can add handwritten inscriptions. This holiday season, make your gatherings extra meaningful.

Perched upon a unique marble formed base, these sweet little brass songbirds will steal your heart. Whether resting on a console table or atop a bookshelf, they are sure to match the melody of your home design.

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Christopher’s is St. Louis’ gifting destination. This LED This Burberry-inspired plaid wrap with a crystal fox lantern will shine all winter long. It’s a great gift for any collar will be on many gift lists this year! $450 host this holiday season; $45.

9820 Clayton Road 127 E. Argonne Drive 314.401.0317 314.909.0202 christophersgifts.com

10 | PAPERDOLLS BOUTIQUE ‘Tis the season for holiday candles! Our three different scents are the perfect festive gifts, made by local vendor Tru Soy Candles; $21.50.

314.394.3303 paperdolls.boutique Nothing captures the holiday spirit better than The Nutcracker. LIVE on stage with spectacular costumes, sets and dancing.

TICKETS: 314-516-4949 | TOUHILL.ORG

11 | ELLEARD HEFFERN FINE JEWELERS From Gurhan comes a lovely bracelet in kyanite, sterling silver and 24 kt. yellow gold; $700.

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14 | MARKETPLACE AT THE ABBEY Save 25 percent on holiday decor from The Abbey Dec. 7 through 9, then let our team of interior designers bring yuletide cheer to life in your home! Call for pricing on decorating services.

10090 Manchester Road 314.965.1400 marketplaceattheabbey.com

15 | STAGES ST. LOUIS Give the gift of STAGES this season! Our 2019 gift vouchers are on sale now for the dazzling 33rd season featuring The Boy From Oz, Grease and Man of La Mancha!

1023 Chesterfield Pkwy E. 636.449.5773 stagesstlouis.org

Give a gift of $200 or more to Circle of Concern and get half your donation back in the form of a tax credit. Donate up to $5,000* to receive a credit up to $2,500. Donate by December 31 and we’ll mail a 2018 tax credit form to you in January.

Your generous donation provides low income families in West St. Louis County with: • Wholesome Foods • Financial Assistance • Summer Camp Opportunities • Career Mentorship • Scholarships

www.circleofconcern.org

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Our 14-karat yellow gold, ruby and diamond wreath Our backyard game courts provide a multiuse space pendant makes a wonderful gift. for almost every sport imaginable: basketball, hockey, tennis, pickle ball, volleyball and more.

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636.451.0400 sportcourtstlouis.com

17 | SIGNATURE KITCHEN & BATH Brighten your holidays with under-cabinet lighting that illuminates your space while you prepare all of your favorite dishes.

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18 | KEN MIESNER’S FLOWER SHOPPE Stop by and see our Mark Roberts holiday items.

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22 | JET LINX ST. LOUIS Your holiday gift to yourself this holiday season should be stress-free, nonstop air travel to your desired destination, on your schedule, in full privacy with services tailored for you.

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FOR THE WARNER HALL GROUP, THE GREATEST MEASURE OF SUCCESS IS STRONG RELATIONSHIPS.

THE WARNER HALL GROUP uniquely embraces their mission that a career in real estate is all about building... Where other Realtors build databases and mega-teams,

Warner and Sam build relationships.

Year after year, it’s the buyers and sellers that work with Warner and Sam that propel THE WARNER HALL GROUP to being recognized as

St. Louis County and St. Louis City’s top selling/producing luxury agents.

“Jeff Warner and Sam Hall are, without reservation, the absolute best real estate team I have ever worked with. This endorsement is from someone who has moved 11 times since 2005. Having interviewed more than a dozen agencies - We selected Warner and Sam because of their knowledge, professionalism, and unique approach to finding you the perfect home. In our case, Warner Hall spent close to a year helping us consider and analyze dozens of homes. At times, we grew frustrated and were prepared to settle - but Jeff and Sam counseled us against certain properties that they know would not meet our family’s long term needs.”

“The Warner Hall Group is a best-in-class team of real estate professionals. Their professional advice, guidance, and expectation setting was spot on to us when selling our home. They established and maintained a very effective relationship with us and offered out a lot of new and creative ideas in the marketing and selling of our home. The Warner Hall Group knows how to get things done and had the patience to listen and understand our circumstances.”

“Over the years we have been so fortunate to have used their services for both selling and buying. They are a masterful team - kind, considerate, proactive, highly connected and very, very smart. One important characteristic of a great Realtor is how well they listen to their client. They “listen” of course, but Warner and Sam go even further - they actually understand our desires and motives better than we understand ourselves!”

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Exceptional People. Exceptional Living.

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at the Saint Louis Art Museum has close ties to the local community. Artist Kehinde Wiley, who created the official portrait of President Barack Obama, came here to paint St. Louisans in his signature ‘street casting’ style. The approach is a remarkable reversal of the staid portraits in classical Western European art, and the 11 large paintings on display are both visually and emotionally riveting. What Wiley does is paint everyday African-Americans in the style of famous traditional portraits.

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He’s turning classical art upside down by replacing royalty and clergy with everyday people. But the art goes well beyond a political statement by making you think about why the massive portraits are beautiful and haunting at the same time. People in T-shirts, baseball caps and mini-skirts stand before you in 8-foot-tall glory, on a field of colorful flocked ‘wallpaper.’ The stylized backgrounds are entwined with their subjects, serving as both their setting and part of their selfhood. I surmise it’s a statement that these folks, like all of us, are inseparable from their environment and yet distinct from it in their individuality.

Foremost in the exhibit is the very obvious reminder that Western art traditionally has excluded entire segments of society. Wiley reminds us of this omission while also communicating a 21st-century evolution: Art is for all, not just the monied and titled classes. It’s also a reminder of how selective the canon has been for centuries in terms of what is art-worthy: saints, gods, clerics, nobility. But the real world goes way beyond that; so do beauty, dignity and humanity.

Most likely you won’t recognize the people Wiley has immortalized in living color. He chose subjects he met in Ferguson and other North County spots—women sitting in a Wellston pizzeria, men from a Ferguson barbershop— who were paid a nominal fee and instructed to wear what they felt comfortable in to pose for the photos used for his portraits. The resulting paintings depict both ‘everyman’ and distinct men and women with their own real lives and differences. What’s interesting is the way the portraits make you reflect on how much has changed and how much hasn’t.

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THE ORLANDO FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR CHARITIES’ ANNUAL GALA DINNER AUCTION IS JAN. 26 AT ORLANDO’S EVENT AND CONFERENCE CENTER. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THREE OF THE ATTENDING CHARITIES. PICTURED ON THE COVER: SAM ORLANDO SR. AND HIS WIFE, JAN ORLANDO. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ORLANDOFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Our History Runs Deep.

Open these books and explore our beautifully historic Missouri River.

$39.95

$19.95

Now available at KatyLandTrust.org

The Compton Heights Concert Band’s

20th Annual

Holiday Pops Spectacular!

Edward Dolbashian, Music Director/Conductor Harry F. Swanger, President/Founder

THE ORLANDO FAMILY

COVER STORY

GALA FOR GOOD

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Hugh Smith, Tenor Robert Ellison, Baritone Gina Galati, Soprano and David Morris, World’s Top Whistler!

ORLANDO FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR CHARITIES by stephanie wallace THE JOY AND EXCITEMENT OF A PARTY ARE UNDENIABLE, and for Sam Orlando Sr., they

also are inspirational. After a family celebration for his 60th birthday nearly two decades ago, he had the idea to create an event unlike any other: a gala and dinner auction where charities are both the guests and the beneficiaries. The Orlando family has more than 50 years of catering and event planning experience in St. Louis, so throwing a memorable party was no problem, and the rest of the family embraced Sam’s plan. That was the inception of the Orlando Family Foundation for Charities, and 18 years later, it has raised more than $1 million for local and national organizations.

“My husband and I realized we wanted to do something to give back,” Sam’s wife Jan Orlando says of starting the foundation. She adds that the annual gala is different from typical charity events. Any 501(c)(3) charity can participate through the purchase of a table, and each table counts as an entry into a drawing. The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live music.

Guests enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by Orlando’s executive chef, and a live auction adds to the total proceeds of the evening. At the end of the night, three drawings take place, and each of the winning charities takes home an equal share of the money raised. “It’s unique because the funds don’t just go to one cause,” Orlando says. “Everyone in the room has the opportunity to win, and many great organizations have benefited over the years.”

Past beneficiaries include Ronald McDonald House Charities, Nurses for Newborns, Makea-Wish Foundation, St. Louis Crisis Nursery and Food Outreach. “It’s a substantial win,” Orlando notes, adding that in the past, organizations have taken home as much as $50,000 each. The foundation is thrilled to be able to help so many nonprofits. “We’re ecstatic to have passed the $1 million mark,” Orlando says. “The family puts together the event every year with a lot of hard work and passion, and it’s awesome to see those efforts pay off while also giving back to the community.”

Orlando says the family tackles almost every facet of organizing the dinner and auction. One of the highlights is how her son, Sam Jr., decorates the hall. “Our friends and guests want to come back every year to see what he has done, and it’s always awesome,” Orlando explains. “Every year, it is unique and new, and everyone ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ when they walk through the doors.” The theme of 2019’s event is still under wraps, but she says people can expect to be blown away when they enter Orlando’s Event and Conference Center on Jan. 26.

The gala really is a family affair, and that makes it all the more special for Orlando. “I have to give kudos to my relatives because they work so hard to make the dinner and auction possible,” she says. “They all have jobs and families of their own, but they work avidly on this event all year. Sam and I are very thankful that they are willing to do so.” &

Skip Viragh Center for the Arts

Chaminade College Preparatory School, 425 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63131

Saturday, December 22, 2018 Two Exciting Performances

2:00 PM and 7:30 PM For All Tickets

www.chband.org or (314) 776-2227 Indelible Memories and a Joyous Start to the Holiday!

Celebrate the Holiday with Taste & Style!

Purchase VIP Tickets Best Seats Post-Concert Reception!

Bonus Drink LoRusso’s Catered hors d'oeuvres

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MOQUECA ▶ $30

CINDER HOUSE

first impression » Eating on the rooftop of the Four Seasons Hotel always has been

a pleasurable experience. Now that Gerard Craft (of Niche, Pastaria, etc.) has taken over the kitchen, it’s a dining trifecta: ambience, food and hospitality. Craft has created a Brazilian-style menu using a wood-fired oven to prepare meats and veggies, including traditional fare like Feijoada and Prawns a la Plancha. He elicits strong smoky notes tempered by classic South American flavorings like orange, cilantro and lime. The redone space feels very ‘now,’ with teal blues and rich camel leather. The former bar and dining room have been opened into each other for a much less stuffy feel. Plus, the outdoor patio has been expanded and from the look of things, it is a popular place for happy hour and just plain lounging (outdoors, when weather permits) with your favorite rum cocktail.

Wash It Down:

South American-inspired cocktails ($11) head the bar menu, including the traditional Caipirinha, made with cachaca, sugar and lime. Cachaca is the most common liquor in Brazil, made from fermented sugarcane juice.

The caipirinha is thought to have originated as a home remedy for whatever ailed you, offered as beverages of citrus, honey and spirits for the common cold and more.

A traditional seafood stew made with coconut milk and some type of seafood broth—in this case, lobster.

While each item in this bowl of goodies is a treat unto itself (grilled octopus, head-on prawns, pan-seared snapper), the star of the show is the richly flavored broth.

FEIJOADA▶ $32

This Brazilian stew is another traditional winner, combining pork cuts and sometimes beef with black beans, rice and a saucy base. Craft’s version is perfection, containing soft cheek meat, a slab of fatty belly and pork sausage, along with perfectly braised short rib meat. Orange slices and kale add their own distinct elements to the meat-forward dish. So does a dose of chimichurri, the raw green puree of parsley, garlic, olive oil and vinegar.

PIRI PIRI CHICKEN▶ $28

It's not all about the sea here.

This is a stellar dish of a half chicken, deboned and grilled skin-on with minced garlic.

The liberally salted dish was outstanding in flavor and came with a pleasant side of creamy, cheesy polenta, made of manioc instead of corn.

WHOLE FISH▶ $30

This daily special changes. Our blackened Missouri Rainbow Trout came with sugar snap peas and sliced peaches, also char-grilled.

PRAWNS A LA PLANCHA▶ $14

This is a remarkably flavorful starter featuring large, headon crustaceans drizzled with Spanish sauce. The prawns came topped with largecrystal salt, as did the bread, a country sourdough.

FLAN▶ $9

The traditional Spanish dessert is rich and creamy and sits in a pool of caramelized sugar.

Moqueca: Seafood stew made with coconut milk

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Cinder House is a winner. The food is interesting and delicious, and the bar area is always hopping.

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St. Louis-based Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery has distinguished itself once again. During an annual convention, it received two major awards from the National Ice Cream Retailers Association: Best New Vegan Flavor in the non-dairy category for its Vegan Dark Chocolate infused with coconut milk, and a first place Award of Excellence for Madagascar Vanilla. Clementine’s owner Tamara Keefe has locations in Lafayette Square and Clayton, with another planned for the South Hampton neighborhood.

ON THE GROW

IT’S BACK Schlafly Beer is

re-releasing its popular Tasmanian IPA, which just became available in four-packs of 16-ounce cans. The beer is part of the brewery’s Hop Allocation Series and was named among Food & Wine’s best IPAs in America. To find out where it’s sold near you, visit schlafly.com/beer-finder.

Each pack retails for $10.99.

Layla’s is getting ready to open a second location in Webster Groves, in the former Milagro Modern Mexican space on Allen Avenue. Executive chef and co-owner Jason Sparks says the new space will be open for business sometime in January with most of the same menu items as the existing location in The Grove.

CULTURAL REPAST

Gerard Craft’s Cinder House at The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has introduced a new dining experience called Sunday Asado. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., a rotating menu of meatheavy entrees is available in a South American grill style.

Menu items feature four to five meats served with sauces, ceviche, roasted seasonal vegetables, breakfast items, a madeto-order egg station, fresh fruit and salads.

A true work of art handcrafted at the Michael-Michaud Design Studio in New York. Come see his stunning jewelry created directly from natural elements.

150 West Argonne 314.965.7833 downbythestation.com

When the only thing that matters is staying warm and dry, Patagonia’s Jackson Glacier Down Parka has you covered. Now available at Alpine Shop.

440 N Kirkwood Road 314.962.7715 alpineshop.com

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121 North Kirkwood Road 314.821.0583 funsunsports.com

Don’t forget about your Tree in a Can Candle this year, bringing that vibrant warm smell of the holidays into your home!

Available only at Christopher’s!

127 East Argonne | 314.909.0202 | christophersgifts.com

SHOP, DINE & CELEBRATE Come visit Rusted Chandelier for all of your holiday floral arrangements!

DISCERNING TASTES

Café Madeleine at the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park has made some additions to its menu, including a tenderloin carving station, madeto-order waffles and a revamped buffet layout.

The café is open for brunch every Sunday and is in the oldest greenhouse west of the Mississippi River, built in 1878. It is part of the Butler’s Pantry family of companies.

Simply Southern Pullovers $48 Great colors!

Pockets! Find FUN Gifts for men and women at Fun in the Sun!

Peppermint Sip & Shop THUR, DEC. 13

5-7 P.M. FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA* with reindeer at the historic Kirkwood Train Station 118 North Kirkwood Road 314.821.7881 facebook.com/RustedChandelier

5-8 P.M. PEPPERMINT SIP & SHOP AT PARTICIPATING SHOPS**

Peppermint themed beverages and/or discount. *Please arrive by 6:30 for photos. **Details on our website

FREE RIDES

DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD CONNECTOR: THURS, FRI & SAT 5-10 P.M.

DOWNLOAD THE ELECTRIC CAB APP, HAIL THE DRIVER OR CALL 314.252.8889

TO REQUEST A RIDE FROM PARKING TO YOUR DESTINATION. MORE INFO: DOWNTOWNKIRKWOOD.COM DECEMBER 5, 2018 | townandstyle.com

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Mondays, starting Jan. 7 for 8 weeks – 1:30 to 3:30 - $160

BEGINNING BRIDGE

Wednesdays, starting Jan. 9 for 8 weeks – 1:30 to 3:30 - $160

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Thursdays, starting Jan. 10 for 8 weeks – 1:30 to 3:30 - $160

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Tuesdays, starting Feb. 5 -for 4 weeks – 1:30 to 3:30 - $80

WEEKLY CHAT GAMES FOR BEGINNERS Mondays – sanctioned games for beginners to compete for masterpoints while being able to ask for support on the bidding and playing of hands 10 a.m to 1 p.m. $10 members/$12 non-members

WEEKLY DROP-IN CLASS

Fridays – non-sanctioned session for beginners and intermediate players to experience duplicate 10 a.m. to noon - $10 for members/$12 for non-members

VISIT stlouisbridge.org FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER.

314-569-1430 1270 N. Price Rd. 63132 M

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THE place in Saint Louis to play bridge.

HAND EVALUATION STARTS WHEN WE PICK UP OUR HAND at the deal. Playing at a recent

Swiss team event, St. Louis experts Debbie Romero and Rich Haacke used excellent judgment and spot-on hand evaluation to bid an event-winning slam.

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BIDDING COMMENTARY: Debbie and Rich used a fourth suit transfer system after opening 15-17

point no trumps. (1) 2 NT equals a fourth suit transfer and a relay to ♦s. (2) 3 ♦ is a super accept in ♦s. (3) 3 ♥ shows shortness (singleton or void) and confirms slam intentions. (4) 4 NT is 1430 key card for ♦s. (5) 5 ♣ equals one key card. (6) We are playing 6 ♦s. » Opening lead: ♦ 6

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♣ J 6 5 WEST EAST 10 9 8 5 4 2 ♠ ♠K6 K 2 ♥ ♥AQ865 6 4 ♦ ♦3 Q 3 2 ♣ ♣ 10 9 8 7 4

SOUTH

♠ AQ73

♥ 10 9 7 4 3

♦ KJ

♣ AK NOTE: Debbie chose to open 1 NT rather than 1 H, protecting

her tenaces in ♦s and ♠s and with a poor ♥ suit.

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the play 1. The ♦ 6 is led, 2 from Dummy, East the 3, and J from Declarer.

2. Counting tricks, Declarer had to trump a ♣ in the short hand to make twelve tricks.

3. The Ace and King of ♣s are cashed, everyone following.

4. The ♠ Ace is played with everyone following; then the ♠ 3 is trumped by Dummy’s ♦ 7 with East dropping the ♠ King.

5. The ♣ Jack is trumped in hand with the ♦ King.

6. Declarer cashes the ♠ Queen, discarding the ♥ Jack. If East started with only one trump, the slam will make with an uptrick.

7. The ♥ 3 to Dummy’s trump Ace. 8. The trump Queen draws the last trump, making the ♦ Slam with an overtrick.

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LEISURE

movie

DEEP THOUGHTS by patty & janie

AN ENTERTAINING GUIDE TO ENTERTAINMENT ralph breaks the internet

It’s difficult to make sequels for Disney movies. Each story ends with a ‘happily ever after,’ and untying the fairy-tale bow risks disappointment. Ralph Breaks the Internet takes that chance, and thankfully, it manages to pick up its predecessor’s story about the secret lives of video game characters without damaging the original’s heartfelt ending.

In Wreck-It Ralph, the protagonist (John C. Reilly) finds happiness through friendship and learns to accept his job as a video game villain. The sequel smartly creates new conflict without undoing that emotional arc. While Ralph has settled comfortably into a routine, his best friend, Vanellope (Sarah Silverman), is chafing under the restrictions of life in the arcade. When her game is critically damaged, the duo heads to the Internet to find the necessary replacement part. Presented with endless online possibilities, Vanellope questions what she really wants, and Ralph struggles with her burgeoning independence.

For all its references to classic video games, the first film didn’t jump between games in the arcade much. Ralph Breaks the Internet does the opposite. From eBay to YouTube to the dark web, the plot travels to all corners of the Internet (including a much-marketed confab with Disney princesses). It’s a little unwieldy, and at times, the story drags. It all comes together satisfactorily, but it takes a while to do so. Luckily, Ralph and Vanellope are endearing enough to keep audiences along for the ride.

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The Good Cop. Netflix. Who doesn’t need a little Tony Danza in their lives? Tony plays a dirty ex-cop living with his son, who is a by-the-book officer. The show is funny, including the way Josh Groban is forced to wear his hair, and the interaction between father and son feels real. You won’t learn anything, but you will laugh..

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Swing Tennis Tracker. Tennis, anyone? Swing is a smart coach and social network for

tennis players. Using your Apple Watch, you can track your swing speed, rotation rate, and shot type to improve your strokes. Swing can crunch your match stats so you can assess your performance in real time. Coaches and parents also can track students’ match scores and data on an iPhone or iPad.

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LOOKING BETTER, LIVING BETTER

BY RICK STOFF

EACH MORNING AS WE BRUSH OUR TEETH, WE MENTALLY REVIEW THE TASKS THAT WILL TAKE US THROUGH THE DAY. And on January 1, we face the weighty need to develop strategies for a whole year. Better physical and mental health are the daunting themes of most people’s New Year’s resolutions, but even modest steps can launch your journey toward feeling and looking more vital. &

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Three simple words can make a world

“Items that are in season taste better and are

of difference in your physical well-being over

cheaper,” McDaniel says. “Still, any type of

the coming year: fruits, vegetables and sugars.

produce can fit into your diet. Most people

In the case of fresh edibles, think ‘more.’ And

think of fresh produce as being healthier, but

with sugar, think ‘less.’

frozen products prepared correctly are a great

“I was at a health fair where people were

alternative when you need something quick.

talking about extreme restricted diets, but

Canned produce has a place, too. Vegetable

that’s not the way to create healthy, lifelong

soups are a good, low-maintenance choice.”

habits,” says Jennifer McDaniel, a registered

McDaniel says we can train our taste buds

dietitian and owner of McDaniel Nutrition

to crave produce rather than salty or sweet

Therapy. “Start small and be realistic; eat

snacks.”I teach my children to moderate,” she

more vegetables and fruits. Fresh produce

notes. “I put the cookies out of sight and place

reigns supreme when it comes to improving

nutritious items in the freezer or refrigerator.

your diet.”

Research has shown that we can get our

The next important step is making fresh items accessible at home, she says: “When

it often enough.”

I return from the grocery store, instead of

Demonizing ‘unhealthy’ foods actually is

stuffing all my vegetables into refrigerator

not helpful, McDaniel cautions. “When we put

drawers, I wash and put them in clear

restrictions on those items, we tend to crave

containers on a middle shelf. We eat three to

them more,” she explains. “Life should not be

five times more produce when it’s not hidden.”

full of donuts and candy, but we can figure out

So what are the best fresh foods to choose?

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how to enjoy small amounts occasionally.”

WE CAN TRAIN OUR TASTE BUDS TO CRAVE PRODUCE RATHER THAN SALTY OR SWEET SNACKS.

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world. “One of my top tips for clients is paying attention to added sugar,” says dietitian and nutritionist Amy Knoblock-Hahn, Ph.D., owner of Whole Food Is Medicine. “Research shows that added sugar leads to inflammation-related conditions like heart disease and obesity. Obvious sources are candy, cookies and soda, but it also can be found in places you don’t expect, like salad dressing.”

Some foods, of course, are naturally sweet. So are they loaded with sugar, too? Yes, but it’s not a problem because natural foods also contain helpful nutrients, says Knoblock-Hahn. “Fruit comes with healthful vitamins and fiber,” she notes.

Food labels are being revised to help consumers track added sugar. “New health guidelines tell us we should limit it to 36 grams per day,” Knoblock-Hahn says. “That’s the equivalent of one can of regular soda. Getting rid of obvious sources of sugar is a good start.”

She says we also should take a look at foods we eat daily that we think are healthy. Common culprits are yogurts, soups and cereals that appear to be healthful because they are made with vegetables, fruits or whole grains.

RELAX AND UNWIND Stress is another thing we should try to give up in the new year.

Total abstinence seems unlikely, but we can avoid much of it. “Life is more stressful than ever,” says Diane Sanford, Ph.D., a psychologist at the Midwest Mind Body Health Center. “Most people don’t learn

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stress-fighting skills as they’re growing up. We are so distracted and tuned out with social media and cell phones that our ability to reflect and problem-solve is compromised. We can’t lead our lives as usual and just expect stress to go away on its own.”

But we can seek relief when it starts to interfere with our lives, Sanford notes. “Research indicates that people spend 80 percent of their time worrying about the future, 20 percent regretting the past and very little enjoying the moment,” she says. “The present is where you can find the most joy and satisfaction.”

Sanford advises modifying your habits to reduce negative, selfcritical thinking. “I tell patients about a calming technique called STOP for when your mind starts to get carried away,” she says. “It stands for ‘Stop, Take a breath, Observe and Proceed.’ Think about something positive like a loved one, a memorable experience or a wonderful vacation.”

Maintaining reasonable expectations is another critical antistress factor. “In a new year, we get hyper-focused on how great

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WORK IT OUT Exercise is another top stress-buster. “The best activity for most people is walking,” says Andy

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Walking is easily scalable, according to Hayes. “You can start slowly and build up from there,” he says. “After two or three weeks, you may find yourself wanting to do more. Introduce something new, like strength training. Once your body is used to a faster heart rate, you can exercise more and stay in that elevated state longer.”

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Exercise and mindfulness practices complement each other well.

wear gloves and a warm hat,” he says.

LOOKING AND FEELING GOOD Never before have so many people lived so long. Because of that, baby boomers are becoming more interested in defying the effects of aging, says Dr. Richard Moore, cosmetic surgeon and medical director of The Lifestyle Center and The Edge for Men. “A segment of the population goes to the gym regularly to maintain good health and appearance,” he notes. “Others are less active but still want to maintain their looks.”

Whatever your age, gender or activity level, Midwest winters demand proactive skin care in addition to exercise. “In cold weather, we need antioxidant vitamin serum and moisture creams for our faces and bodies,” says plastic surgeon Dr. Michele Koo, who practices in Kirkwood. “The added layer of protection helps skin cells repair damaged collagen, and increasing elastin production helps skin plump up and become firmer. This is particularly true in the 35-plus age group as skin cell efficiency begins to decline.”

Diligent skin care can ward off winter damage and foster a springlike glow, Koo adds. “When skin is appropriately cared for with gentle cleansers and the right medically based products, the overall look is dewy, healthy and fresh,” she says.

GUYS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN Midwestern men have been slower to board the cosmetic bandwagon than their east and west coast counterparts, according to Moore, but early adopters are visiting practices like The Edge for Men in increasing numbers. “We do a lot of body sculpting for men,” he says. “They especially

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like noninvasive procedures because there is no down time and they can continue to go to the gym.

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Men also are looking for help with hair issues, according to Moore. Some want laser body hair removal, and others need to add volume up top, he notes. “About 86 percent of men and 40 percent of women experience thinning hair,” Moore notes. His practice features the ARTAS iX Robotic System, which uses a computer-guided robot arm, stereoscopic imaging and artificial intelligence

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sexual dysfunction. Moore says to focus on optimizing testosterone levels. The ‘normal’ range is broad, so patients should check with a doctor to find out how healthy levels can be achieved.

WINTER PRODUCTS & PROCEDURES Once the bustling holidays are in the books, there’s more time to think about improving the appearance of your skin, hair and body.

Whether you envision yourself with slimmer thighs, smaller pores, fewer wrinkles, more hair (or less), there are procedures that can help. Here’s a look at some popular products and treatments and what they cost.

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REAL ESTATE: A YEAR IN REVIEW SPECIAL SECTION

PICTURE THIS by lauren rechan

POP SOME COLOR 〉〉 While the current neutral decor trend is lovely, I must say I’m always impressed by the homes of those courageous enough to use bright colors. They can be daunting to many, but when you see a room that truly stands out, it is both memorable and inviting. These images show some artful ways of using color to create magic. Try a pop or two today!

No more pillows in sets of two! Try several colorful cushions that are different but play nicely together.

You can even add some color in the bath!

This ultra-feminine tub and shower combo is a fun way to liven up a restroom.

I love this use of green in a kitchen. The wallpapered ceiling, painted island and antique plates add color without taking over.

This room uses the couch as inspiration for the other colors. Estate sale finds can be painted or upholstered to match.

There are many fun wallpapers that can add color to any room. I love how this paper pairs with the other bright accents.

This library in peacock blue with red and gold accents is a knockout. The trim and walls are painted in a high-gloss finish.

Nowhere are they better at using color than in Palm Beach! This veranda is a masterful mix of lovely shades and furniture styles.

Classic American colors blend well in this dining room. The red Chinoiserie chairs and other accents are stunning.

Jonathan Adler is always courageous with color. I love his mix of hues, shapes and accessories in this living room.

Emerald green velvet is the essence of elegance. Look how gorgeous it is in this eclectic living room.

This dining room reads ‘modern but playful.’

A burst of colors from the carpet and a touch of blue in the chairs do the trick.

Who would’ve thought that coral walls, a Turkish rug, a black and white stair runner and eclectic art could work so well together?

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REAL ESTATE

A LOOK BACK AT 2018 by stephanie wallace

TOWN&STYLE TOOK A SNAPSHOT OF THE PAST YEAR TO SEE HOW THE REAL ESTATE MARKET HAS FARED. We compared 2017 and 2018 sales statistics of single-family homes and condos* in 17 ZIP codes.** After crunching the numbers, we learned that the market stayed strong. Only 41 fewer residences were sold, and the average number of days on the market held steady. Here is a closer look at how our communities grew in 2018. compiled from maris

= 2017 = 2018

TOTAL

single-family homes SOLD

Overall Homes Sold† >>

6,141

TOTAL CONDOS SOLD

63017/63005 63105 63108

2017 2018 Rate of change 272 239 -12.13% 151 162 7.28% 197 198 <1%

63005 63011 63017 63021 63038/40 63105 63108 63117 63119 63122 63124 63130 63131 63132 63141 63144

0

12.14% (rate of change)

12.48%

4.12%

23.02% -1.64% -17.07% 27.66%

-8.45%

-2.94%

-12.83%

-0.64%

1.83%

-20.22% -7.75% 8.61%

200

400

600

-9.37%

800

1000

AVERAGE

single-family home SALE PRICE

Average Overall Sale Price >>

$473,455

AVERAGE CONDO SALE PRICE

63005/63017 63105 63108

2017 $349,119 $448,207 $311,913

2018 Rate of change $304,782 -12.7% $443,356 -1.08% $326,116 4.55%

63005 63011 63017 63021 63038/40 63105 63108 63117 63119 63122 63124 63130 63131 63132 63141 63144

4.72% 10.52% 1.71% 3.21%

12.20%

8.86% 18.36% 2.51%

6.42%

0

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18.70%

6.28%

-1.42%

200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $11,000,000 MILLION 1,20

$

AVERAGE

single-family home DAYS ON MARKET

Average Overall Days on Market >>

44.4

➩

( 0.1% FROM 2017)

AVERAGE CONDO DAYS ON MARKET

63005/63017 63105 63108

2017 2018 Rate of change 38 53 39.47% 43 47 9.3% 62 54 -12.9%

63005 63011 63017 63021 63038/40 63105 63108 63117 63119 63122 63124 63130 63131 63132 63141 63144

0

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20

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-4.76% 11.11%

-25%

-8.33%

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0%

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3.64%

31.71%

-5% 0%

30

40

50

60

70

80

*The term ‘condos’ includes condominiums, co-ops and villas. **Communities listed are determined by the ZIP code that encompasses the majority of that community. †Overall figures include single-family homes, condominiums, co-ops and villas.

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Lovely brick patio surrounded by professional landscaping. 2-car oversized garage. Desirable location, walk to Ladueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest shops, restaurants & schools!

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3660 BOUQUET ROAD | WILDWOOD | $5,900,000 MARGIE KUBIK | 314.954.2513 Exquisite Equestrian estate on 70+ majestic acres. Timeless in style & luxury finishes. Beautiful pools with multiple patio areas with views of equestrian trails & stable.

12960 THORNHILL | TOWN AND COUNTRY | $1,599,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Beautiful English Country Estate w/ 6900SF of living space situated on 1-acre w/ designer kitchen, lovely main flr master suite & finished LL. Stamped concrete patio & 4-car garage.

NEW PRICE

7704 COUNTRY CLUB COURT CLAYTON | $519,000 ANN WROTH | 314.440.0212 Captivating 3 bed, 2 bath home. Sleek kitchen, spacious living areas with first floor family room. Walk to Clayton shops & restaurants!

1834 DOUGHERTY ESTATES BALLWIN | $444,000 CATHERINE UNSETH | 314.704.6224 Updated 4 bed, 3.5 bath move-in ready home!

Eat-in kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, finished LL w/ rec room. New roof in 2014!

12045 GAILCREST | TOWN AND COUNTRY | $2,600,000 HOLLY BRY | 314.276.7727 Spectacular home on 2 private acres offers approx. 10,481SF of living space w/ updates galore including gourmet kitchen & master baths. Finished LL, hot tub, putting green & outdoor kitchen.

NEW PRICE

706 LANTERN LANE OLIVETTE | $359,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Move-in ready ranch home in Ladue School District. Three-beds, two baths, updated kitchen, master bed suite, 1-car garage & new roof.

NEW PRICE

7800 STANFORD AVENUE UNIVERSITY CITY | $339,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Stunning curb appeal in this 3 bed, 2.5 bath home w/ newer kitchen, lower level w/ storage, newer roof & HVAC. 2-car attached garage.

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171 DOORACK LANE | KIRKWOOD | $320,000 LAURA DYER | 314.737.0319 Attractive 3 bed, 2 bath Cape-cod style home w/ main flr bedroom, beautifully updated kitchen, partially finished LL w/ private backyard.

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145 TORI PINES | OAKVILLE | $269,900 LORI WOODWARD | 314.440.3600 Like New 2BR 3ba Villa w/2600+sqft of living space, open flr plan, hrdwd flrs, neutral decor 2-sty entry, vaulted great rm & finished LL w/ family rm w/fireplace, bonus rm & full bath.

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The average number of days on market for homes and condos was 44.4.

The three ZIP codes with the highest average sale prices were: >> 63124 >> 63105 >> 63131

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OLDEST >> AGE: 167 years

465 Foote Ave., Webster Groves, 63119 AGENT: Joel Svoboda of Circa Properties SQFT ABOVE: 2,235 ACRE: 0.309 BEDS: 3 • BTHS: 2 (1 1) PR/SQFT: $173.38 SALE PRICE: $387,500

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

When our home was first built, the landscaping was wonderful. Fast forward 35 years, and it is now outdated, overgrown in spots and dying out in others. In addition, five big trees were uprooted in our front yard during spring rains last year. This all adds up to one thing—time to update our curb appeal!

We would love your help bringing our home into the 21st century.

Thank you,

—OUTDOOR REFRESHER NEEDED

DEAR OUTDOOR REFRESHER NEEDED,

Your home has an interesting composition of impressive length, and the paver driveway is also a plus. What you need your landscaping to do is frame the house, not hide it. Even with the loss of five trees, you still can’t actually see the front door.

I would remove all the existing bushes, which are far too overgrown. Once that is done, you will be able to see the front door and all the porch columns. The garage wing to the right also will be revealed. Next, I would create a low stone wall at the edge of the drive and finish it off with a low-growing juniper bush. Border the walk and porch with Liriope grass occasionally punctuated with taller ornamental grasses. New brick light piers create a frame for the entry steps.

I also would replant the burning bush hedge in front of the garage and keep it trimmed. Then, I would find some tall maple trees to place on the lawn near the driveway side. Trim them up to show off the house.

As you can see, these additions basically leave the architecture alone but still give it a nice sense of polish.

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eat-in kitchen space in just a few simple steps. The kitchen already had great bones; it just needed a little updating. This area was a great example of a room that got a completely new look from a few high-impact changes.

The first item on our to-do list was to remove the wallpaper and carry our main wall color, London Fog, throughout the kitchen. We added beautiful white ceramic subway tile in a brick set pattern as the backsplash and carried it around the kitchen window. We also decided to switch out the traditional hardware for a more modern polished copper. This is such a simple change, but it makes a huge impact on the overall look of the room, adding instant warmth with a cool edge.

We kept the lines simple and clean with our furnishings.

First, we chose a sleek midcentury-style dining chair with a black finish. The simple Parsons table is perfectly suited to this kitchen.

It’s subtle and understated, but the beautiful reclaimed wood mixed with the black finish on the chairs adds so much character. The leather and steel counter stools are both beautiful and practical.

The leather makes it easy to wipe up spills and messes, yet adds so much warmth to the space!

The basket chandelier adds a relaxed feel to this space and brings in some gorgeous texture. We pulled in one of our favorite pieces, a copper mirror, and placed it on the half wall behind the table to bounce light around the room and make the space feel larger. The mirror echoes the copper hardware in the main part of the kitchen and adds an old-world charm to this room. The patina on the mirror frame is just gorgeous.

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MUST-HAVE FRESH HERBS FOR THE HOLIDAYS 〉〉 I WAS SITTING IN MY KITCHEN EARLIER TODAY, putting together menus for the upcoming holidays.

I try to create meals that combine some of my family’s classic recipes, like Rev. Smith’s Holy Duck Gumbo and Aunt Jamie’s Cookies, along with new dishes that hopefully will dazzle the crowds.

One thing most of my holiday menus have in common is the use of fresh herbs. You can’t beat the enhanced flavor and improved presentation you get when you ‘cook fresh.’ Normally you can find fresh herbs at the grocery store, but if you’re really lucky, you have your own herb garden on a windowsill or bright corner of the kitchen. There’s something special about being able to say, “I grew it myself.” (This reminds me of an occasion when I served fresh lemon squares to friends and told them that, in addition to baking the dessert, I grew the lemons myself—a boast I was thrilled to make!)

There are several herbs I try to keep on hand this time of year because so many recipes call for them, not just main dishes but also appetizers, desserts, and even cocktails. In addition, herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage look good on the kitchen counter or dinner table as part of a bouquet. Here are a few of my favorites, along with ideas on working them into your dinner and dessert repertoire.

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ROSEMARY CANNELLINI SOUP Serves 8

ROSEMARY

This is an especially versatile herb you can use to season fruit salad, lamb, chicken, pork, stews, soups and sauces.

Because it has such a strong flavor, most cooks add it to dishes sparingly, then build up the taste as needed. I have a favorite cookie recipe that uses a butter cookie as its base, combined with two small-but-mighty teaspoons of chopped fresh rosemary. Serve them to guests with hot tea or coffee and be a hero.

THYME

Fresh thyme can enhance nearly any meat or vegetable.

It's a true utility player. Sauté cubed butternut squash in a pan with some butter and chopped thyme—the clean simplicity of this dish is elegant and filling.

PARSLEY

I hardly need to say it, but parsley is the cornerstone of the herbal kitchen. Flat-leaf or Italian parsley is what you'll find listed most in recipes, with its curly-leafed sibling usually

playing the role of garnish. But this herb can be so much more than just a dash of color. Its light, fresh, peppery anise flavor complements many dishes. I recommend chopping up a cup or two and adding it to any salad for a boost of vitamin A and folic acid.

SAGE

This is the herb most often associated with the holidays because it's a matchmaker's dream with turkey and dressing.

It also works well with roasts, stews, and many other meat and dairy dishes. It can be a surprise ingredient in a before- or after-dinner cocktail, like the delightfully named Sage Bee's Knees, which includes honey, gin, fresh-squeezed lemon juice and fresh sage leaves. I'd try it based on the name alone.

Just thinking about these leafy ingredients has inspired me to up my game in the kitchen this holiday season. Wouldn't it be fun to have a meal where every course, including cocktails, features fresh herbs? I'm going to add that idea to my entertaining list, and I hope you do, too. &

4 15-ounce cans of cannellini beans 4 green onions, white and green parts, chopped 2 t finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 t finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 t finely chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 fresh sage leaf, finely chopped 1/2 t salt 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper 1/3 c extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 2 c vegetable broth or water ▶ Drain the beans. Combine half of them with the green onions, herbs, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor fitted with a metal blade, and puree. Transfer the puree to a large, heavy saucepan and pour in the vegetable broth. ▶ Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. ▶ Stir in the remaining whole beans and simmer for 10 minutes more. Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve hot.

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13254 Windbrooke Lane | $320,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

47 Countryside Lane | $2,485,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

63144 〉〉

9309 Litzsinger Road | $329,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

SOLD! 63005 〉〉

63105 〉〉

63130 〉〉

16707 Deveronne Circle | $458,000 Pr/SqFt: $165.10 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield Agent: Sheryl Deskin

8049 Daytona Drive | $615,000 Pr/SqFt: $247.78 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Agent: Sabrina Robb

7840 Lafon Place | $462,500 | Pr/SqFt: $250.14 Keller Williams Realty Southwest Agent: David Nations

16802 Kehrsdale Drive | $508,250 Pr/SqFt: $145.30 Carrington Real Estate Services Agent: Blake Rasmussen

66 Arundel Place | $955,000 | Pr/SqFt: $315.08 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agents: J. Warner and Sam Hall

16857 Kehrsbrooke Court | $550,000 Pr/SqFt: $172.14 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate | Agent: Janice Freeman

63117 〉〉 1267 Arch Terrace | $619,900 | Pr/SqFt: $164.56

16635 Benton Taylor Drive | $590,000 Pr/SqFt: $174.09 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield Agent: Sheryl Deskin

Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Patrick Kelly

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63131 〉〉

63011 〉〉 560 Trevi Lane | $480,000 | Pr/SqFt: $247.30 Tom Shaw Realtors Agent: Catherine Shaw-Connely

534 Foote Ave. | $899,572 | Pr/SqFt: $310.20 Live Local Realty | Agent: Ginger Fawcett

2327 Rising Sun Drive | $530,846 Pr/SqFt: $236.98 Consort Realty | Agent: Melissa Miller

63122 〉〉

29 Ridge Crest Drive | $570,000 Pr/SqFt: $183.81 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: James Moll 2221 Stonegate Manor Court | $632,000 Pr/SqFt: $171.23 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties | Agent: Kara McGhee

63038 〉〉

6311 Waterman Ave. | $615,000 | Pr/SqFt: $170.50 Realty Executives of St. Louis Agent: Kevin Burns 6380 Washington Ave. | $732,875 Pr/SqFt: $231.92 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate | Agent: Margie Medelberg

205 Clara Ave. | $525,000 | Pr/SqFt: $205.08 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Jody Parrish

63017 〉〉

7445 Amherst Ave. | $510,000 | Pr/SqFt: $206.14 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agents: Allie Rossini and Alison Schneider

642 Norfolk Drive | $450,500 | Pr/SqFt: $204.87 John Jackson Neighborhood Real Estate Agent: John Jackson 91 W. Glenwood Lane | $620,000 Pr/SqFt: $145.57 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Wayne Norwood

63124 〉〉 12 Apple Tree Lane | $2,095,000 Pr/SqFt: $233.53 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Gina Bundy

11717 Claychester Drive | $934,000 Pr/SqFt: $192.70 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Elizabeth St. Cin 11 Terry Hill Lane | $1,100,000 | Pr/SqFt: $257.37 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Elaine Medve 8 Roclare Lane | $1,275,000 | Pr/SqFt: $262.24 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Mary Beth Benes

63141 〉〉 508 N. Warson Road | $750,000 Pr/SqFt: $239.39 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Christine Thompson 57 Muirfield Court | $935,000 | Pr/SqFt: $188.28 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Ted Wight

16203 Lakeshore Meadows Court | $550,000 Pr/SqFt: $150.48 Whittier Realty Group | Agent: Elizabeth Whittier 1518 Madisons Creek Lane | $1,880,000 Pr/SqFt: $325.71 Keller Williams Realty Southwest Agent: Dan Snodgrass DECEMBER 5, 2018 | townandstyle.com

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