An Affair to Remember Gala
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THE RITZ-CARLTON, ST. LOUIS
by stephanie wallace
A local Wish kid got to live out his Super Bowl dream! Along with attending the big game, 12-year-old Gavin walked the red carpet at the NFL Honors event, took a behind-the-scenes tour of State Farm Stadium and more.
The shelter received an emergency transfer of 14 puppies and dogs from one of its animal welfare partners in Mississippi. The animals are being cared for at HSMO’s headquarters and will be made available for adoption on a case-by-case basis.
The Kirkwood Arts Foundation donated $1,500 to the high school’s music program. The funds were raised through a special Mel Bay tribute concert held in December.
Local business leaders cut a rug and raised more than $700,000 for the nonprofit at its annual Dancing with the St. Louis Stars event. The funds will support the Independence Center’s mission to restore the lives of adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
If there’s one thing Alex David knows, it’s luxury vehicles. For more than 25 years, he’s worked in the automobile industry, starting as a teenager and then growing his own wholesale business. “I manage a fleet of vehicles that we buy, sell and maintain,” he notes. “Over the years, I’ve grown to love working with exotic cars, and I also began helping manage the vehicles of collectors in the St. Louis area. I’ve taken care of not only the purchase and sale, but also maintenance, repair and detailing.” Now, David is taking that experience and using it to offer service to more exotic vehicle owners. He’s now owner and CEO of White Glove Exotic Services, a premier concierge auto and repair center.
Thanks to his experience in wholesale, David has connections in all aspects of vehicle maintenance, including resources beyond those offered by other auto centers. It allows White Glove Exotic Services to be a one-stop shop for clients. “Providing auto care services just made sense with the resources I already had access to,” David says. “I can provide my customers with anything they need.” Whether you’re looking for routine maintenance or require more extensive work, the certified technicians at White Glove Exotic Services are ready to take care of your vehicle. Using the latest diagnostic software, cutting-edge technology and top-
quality materials, they provide expert service with a quick turnaround. They also can help with any recall or warranty work that needs to be done.
Along with repair and routine maintenance, White Glove Exotic Services can ensure your vehicle looks its best. “We do complete detail work—it’s not uncommon for us to spend a week on a car because we take everything apart, clean it and put it back together properly,” David says. White Glove Exotic Services also offers window tinting, ceramic coating, customized paint protection film, color change wraps and more. No matter the make or model of your luxury vehicle, the service center is prepared to get it ready for the road.
Your vehicle isn’t the only thing that receives the VIP treatment at White Glove Exotic Services. “We’re the perfect option for people with busy lives who don’t have time to wait a month for an appointment at an auto center or take a half day off work to service their car,” David explains.
“We provide convenience. You drop your car off with us, and we take care of everything. We may work on detailing and maintenance in-house, take it to an electronics specialist for stereo repair and then renew your license plate—all before one of our drivers drops your car back home. It is important for us to go above and beyond for every single customer who walks through our doors. We like to say, ‘We service customers not cars.’”
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beacon of hope now shines through these dire circumstances.
“The Alzheimer’s Association has been funding research into the disease for more than 40 years,” donor events manager Kelly Quinn says. “Right now, we’re in a new era of discovery and innovation, and it’s thrilling to be on the cusp of new discoveries.” The national nonprofit is the largest private funder of research for the disease in the world, currently investing more than $310 million in more than 950 projects in 48 countries. Recent exciting breakthroughs include the FDA-approval of Leqembi, a drug that improves the cognition of individuals with an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. In studies, it was shown to reduce decline by 20%, giving patients another 18 months with cognition.
The Alzheimer’s Association also offers an array of important services to families dealing with the disease, including a 24-hour helpline (800.272.3900) to answer questions and provide assistance whenever needed. The nonprofit offers in-person and virtual support groups for both Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers, provides educational programs to local businesses and community partners, and works with families in care consultations, including guidance on how to approach a loved one they suspect may have the disease. “Rather than Alzheimer’s being kept in the dark as something shameful or embarrassing, we want to shed light on the topic,” Quinn says. “There needs to be greater awareness of brain health and cognition, and that starts with reducing the stigma around dementia.”
One of the association’s largest annual fundraisers is the An Affair to Remember gala. This year’s event is April 22 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The gala will be co-chaired by Lotta and Jeff Fox along with former senator Roy Blunt and his wife, Abigail. “We are thrilled to welcome Senator Blunt, who has been instrumental to growing federal funding for Alzheimer’s research,” Quinn notes. The event also will honor Jim Weddle, retired managing partner at Edward Jones, and his wife, Stacey. Weddle played a key role in building the Alzheimer’s Association’s relationship with the financial firm, which continues to act as the gala’s title sponsor.
An Affair to Remember is not only a way for the Alzheimer’s Association to raise awareness about the disease and other dementias. It also provides the opportunity to raise funds that will support research being done right here in St. Louis. Washington University is an epicenter of research into Alzheimer’s and one of the largest recipients for funding, according to Quinn. “A substantial portion of money raised stays in the St. Louis area,” she says. “We are a community with a strong philanthropic commitment. Thanks to that, we have the opportunity to be the city that discovers the cure for Alzheimer’s disease.” &
Hyundai and Kia car owners aren’t exactly fans of TikTok right now—and not just because the original song they recorded months ago hasn’t started trending. Imagine the shock and dismay you’d feel looking out from your bedroom window one morning to see that your new Kia Soul is no longer in your driveway. A similar scenario has played out hundreds more times than usual over the last year or so, such that the theft rate
Joe? You’re not retiring, are you? Say it ain’t so, Joe! The Lou needs you! It’s definitely not so, according to Delmar Loop entrepreneur and city booster Joe Edwards. Ownership of entertainment destinations such as Pin-Up Bowl may have changed hands recently, but Edwards says it will be business as usual, with more fun to be had by summer when Magic Mini Golf opens across from the Pageant concert hall. Wash. U. has purchased nine properties—several buildings and two parking lots—both to the east and west of Skinker Boulevard, roughly the dividing line between the U. City and StL sections of the popular dining and attraction district. Both parties are holding purchase prices close to the vest. Edwards and wife Linda famously resurrected The Loop in 1972 when they opened Blueberry Hill, still going gangbusters after its 50th anniversary. Edwards and his urban-renewal spirit have steadily marched to the east—as far as Forest Park, if you count the on-again, off-again Loop Trolley—reviving the historic Tivoli Theatre, then building into the 21st century with The Pageant and Delmar Hall concert venues. Edwards says about half of Wash. U.’s acquisitions are in St. Louis, the other half in the U. City portion of The Loop. He’s confident the well-endowed private university will make wise decisions with the properties based on the moves already made. “This is a wonderful transaction for the future,” Edwards says. “It will be for long after I’m gone!” He’s sure they’ll fill the vacant second stories of some buildings, such as the one directly across from the Pageant that once housed President Barack Obama’s favorite pizza joint, Pi. He doesn’t anticipate anything will change substantially for Peacock Diner, a space he rents from Wash. U. It features one of the many bodacious splashes of neon throughout The Loop, beginning with Blueberry Hill and continuing through to the Tivoli marquee, Pin-Up Bowl and The Pageant. Speaking of neon, Edwards notes that we ain’t seen nothing yet. The curved neon sign at Magic Mini Golf, 6160 Delmar Blvd., will be 20 feet tall, featuring two golfers. “It will knock your socks off,” says Edwards, a tad modestly. So, wear golf socks before you come out to go in, because some footies, we muse, may even have been designed to withstand hurricanes.
for the South Korean-made vehicles soared over 1,000% and some owners haven’t been able to find reasonably priced auto insurance. It all started with a TikTok video that went viral showing would-be thieves how to exploit anti-theft devices in the cars, making them easier to swipe. About 8 million cars, 3.8 million Hyundai, 4.5 million Kia, are vulnerable. Most of the affected models were made between 2015 and 2019 and use mechanical keys. Meanwhile, some relief is coming from across the Pacific Ocean: A fix for the computer glitch is being made available to dealers, and it takes little more than an hour in a service bay. Heavens to Betsy—auto thievery has changed a whole lot since the days when PSAs ran on TV reminding scatterbrained drivers that nincompoops lurk in the shadows, just waiting to pounce. “Don’t let a good kid go bad,” the voiceover went. “Lock your car. Take your keys.” Back in the day, as any Boomer will tell you, was also when juvenile delinquents could siphon gas out of your tank. And cars didn’t have computers. Or seat belts.
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WHAT DO MUSICIANS
JEFF BUCKLEY, RUFUS WAINWRIGHT AND BRANDA CARLILE HAVE IN COMMON?
This season, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will not be able to open in Powell Hall, with groundbreaking for its $100 million revamp projected to begin this April. The orchestra, which will start its fifth year under the baton of music director Stéphane Denève, is to split performances between Stifel Theatre downtown and the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the UMSL campus. Holiday concerts, to be staged at J. Scheidegger Center for Performing Arts at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, will also feature a special Lunar New Year concert in February 2024. Stifel Theatre began its long life in the 1930s as the Kiel Opera House, and SLSO performed there until the 1960s. Can’t get enough of maestros, you say? Enjoy a private screening March 7 of the Oscar-nominated film Tár, which stars Cate Blanchett and is based on a true story, featuring a Q&A before the movie with Stephanie Childress, SLSO’s assistant conductor. Ticket includes the Q&A and movie, plus popcorn and a fountain drink. More food and beverage options will be available for purchase at the Alamo Drafthouse in the City Foundry entertainment complex. For ticket info, visit classic1073.org/tar.
LAST ISSUE’S Q & A
What group’s 1979 left-field rap ditty is widely considered to be the first hip hop song? What was the 1982 song that steered hip hop toward social relevance? Extra credit: What is Chuck D’s real name? Many count “Rapper’s Delight,” a 1979 song by Sugarhill Gang, as the first hip hop single. Eventually peaking in the Top 40 at No. 36 in January 1980, it’s how the genre got its name: “I said a hip hop, a hippie to the hippity hip hip a hoppity don’t stop rockin’…” Hip hop’s first stab at social relevance came in 1982, when Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five released “The Message,” about inner-city poverty. Extra credit: Chuck D’s birth name is Carlton Douglas Ridenhour.
The 28th iteration of the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival opens March 12 at Marcus Des Peres Cinema in Des Peres, and Rabbi Brad Horwitz, for one, couldn’t be more grateful that movie lovers will actually be able to go to the theater this year, rather than be able only stream the films at home, as was the case during the first three years of the pandemic. Yes, it was convenient, Horwitz notes, but there was that certain ‘something, an indefinable mojo, missing that’s so special about the communal experience. The crowd laughs, and cries, together. “We’re not a streaming service,” Horwitz says. “We’re a community builder.” As the J’s chief Jewish engagement officer, Horwitz knows a little something about that—it’s been his job for 17 years at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur. “I keep the J in the JCC,” Horwitz emphasizes. “We’re making an impact in sharing Jewish culture with the Jewish community, as well as the wider community.” In short, you don’t have to be Jewish to find something you’ll love at the J! He’s responsible for programs and efforts as varied as the New Jewish Theatre, the J’s annual book sale and a mission called Song Leader Boot Camp, a program that invites varied leaders from all over the country—rabbis, cantors, teachers, camp leaders—to
better create enthusiastic, welcoming environments for singers at every level of experience or talent. And, of course, he heads up the annual film fest. This year’s 14 selections are the end result of many dedicated volunteers watching dozens upon dozens of films, culling from them and agreeing, or agreeing to disagree, about the ones audiences will watch. A film lover himself, the rabbi says he knows enough about each film “to be dangerous.” A resident of Olivette, he’s grateful for Cinema St. Louis’ sponsorship of this year’s fest, which ranges from comedies and dramas to documentaries and a first-hand account of Nazi Germany’s Final Solution. Several films focus on music: There’s a film about composer and maestro Leonard Bernstein, a very complicated man. Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song is a definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, “Hallelujah.” Not only focused on the extraordinary Canadian folk singer with the gravelly voice, this feature-length documentary weaves together several creative strands: The somewhat inscrutable composition itself against a backdrop of the beloved songwriter and his times. Norman Jewison’s epic film Fiddler on the Roof gets
an affectionate behind-the-scenes accounting, which Horwitz says is a fabulous ‘making of’ experience. Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen, March 16 at 7 p.m., brings the film fest to a close. “This is all about feeling good … healing the soul. I hope people take advantage of the experience. Go all in!” the rabbi exhorts; well, suggests. Updated information, film lineup and details, trailers, ticket prices (and packages) are available at stljewishfilmfestival.org, so visit early, visit often. &
male western lowland gorillas recently traded spaces! Jontu of Saint Louis Zoo and Zachary of Brookfield Zoo in Chicago swapped hometowns in the name of conservation and survival of this critically endangered species.
TwoYou have until March 31 to apply to be part of the Mosaics Fine Art Festival. Only 100 artists will be invited to showcase and sell their wares at the juried event Sept. 15 to 17. For more information, call 314.406.2067 or visit stcharlesmosaics.org.
KATIE’S PIZZA & PASTA OSTERIA TURNED 15!
The first Katie’s Pizzeria opened its doors at 6611 Clayton Road on Feb. 8, 2008. “Restaurant years are like dog years—multiply by seven,” says co-owner and executive chef Katie Lee Collier. “We’ve been through many wins and even more struggles, and while it feels like a few lifetimes, it also feels like we are just getting started.”
Local artist KB Klassix is using her talents to help fight food insecurity. Through the end of February, she’s donating 50% of the proceeds from her show at the Vacancy Gallery in City Foundry to Operation Food Search’s Metro Market.
A local army veteran just celebrated a big birthday. John Trenhom (pictured with his dog Buddy) turned 100. His secret to longevity: “Laugh every chance you get! Eat everything, drink everything, have fun, love one another, and do everything in moderation.”
The National Museum of Transportation is opening its doors to children in need. The new ALL Aboard program provides complimentary admission by working with partner agencies that support children from underserved communities, in foster care and living with medical conditions.
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Former Senator Roy Blunt is a longtime champion for expanded dementia research, influencing a nearly 50% increase of funding from the National Institutes for Health over the past seven years. He and his wife, Abby, are co-chairs for the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association Gala with Jeff and Lotta Fox.
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Q: Although I consider myself a seasoned manager, I’d like your take on how I might respond to a couple of critical work situations that continually create a verbal traffic jam for me. How would you respond when someone takes credit for your idea or when you believe a decision made by the boss is wrong?
A: We all have experienced that pressure-packed moment with a colleague, boss or client where the right thing to say gets stuck in the verbal traffic jam between our brain and our mouth. However, here are some suggested responses you might want to keep in your back pocket to redirect the situation and regain control.
Someone takes credit for your idea: This is not a matter of if this situation happens but when it happens. You make a relevant point during a group discussion. Either it isn’t heard, goes unacknowledged or is rejected. Yet minutes later, a colleague expresses your same idea, is praised and gets credit for making it. Ouch! If you want to prevent being trivialized by this misappropriation of your contribution to the discussion, reclaim your idea with composure and calmly say without skipping a beat: “Thank you for spotlighting my point.” Deliver this response in front of others and offer additional detail or clarification for impact. Game over. When the boss makes a decision that you believe is wrong: This is indeed a sticky wicket, and it’s important that you choose your course of action wisely. That said, if this decision negatively impacts the entire work group, keeps you specifically from doing your job or puts the company in jeopardy, you might consider the following response: “This is my preference, and I would like to share my perspective for your consideration”—again, use a calm tone without any defiance in your voice. This should allow a possible redirection in the conversation toward a desired change that will still convey openness for other approaches. Be prepared to clearly and carefully communicate how you would address this sensitive topic and its possible other outcomes.
Regardless of other difficult work-related situations you encounter, there a few simple—but not always easy—principles to guide you that can be helpful:
• Using conflict as a natural resource, practice clear, direct communications to avoid misunderstandings.
• Don’t react, respond to a conflict on how you might resolve matters. Again, it’s a skill that requires practice and patience which can truly result in power and influence.
• Attack the problem, not the person.
• Look past positions to the underlying interests. As a former lobbyist, I learned that compromise may not produce all that you or the opposing party wants, but it can serve as a resolution so the focus can return to more important or pressing matters. No one person “wins” as all parties involved experience some wins and losses.
• Continue to focus on the future. &
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The funds raised by the gala support the St. Louis Aquarium’s access program H2O Friends. Through generous support, the initiative allows thousands of area youth from Title 1 schools to visit the aquarium for free and learn about aquatic animals and the importance of water conservation. Along with a tour of the aquarium, guests enjoyed dinner and cocktails.
guests: Event co-chairs Melissa and Robert Merlin; honorary co-chairs Robert O’Loughlin and Stephen
Themed Celebrating 25 years of Showing Their True Colors, the gala raised funds to support the nonprofit’s $25 million capital campaign to build and renovate its 120,000-sqft. facility. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and live and silent auctions.
guests: CEO Cassady Caldwell; COO Andrea Wilkey; hosts Hunter Sansone, Gayle Bass and
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SLU CARE PATIENT RYLEE MOODY suffered with obstructed breathing for so many years that she had forgotten what it was like to inhale and exhale freely. After consulting with SLUCare facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Collin Chen, however, she realized her problem had a straightforward answer. Chen helped her understand how rhinoplasty surgery could repair her abnormal nasal structures and give her a more comfortable quality of life.
“When I met with Dr. Chen, he explained everything I needed to know,” Moody says. “I wanted to breathe better, and I had always wished to change the shape of my nose a bit as well.” Chen noted that both goals could be accomplished with one operation, and Moody scheduled an outpatient rhinoplasty at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. “Everything went smoothly the day of my surgery,” she says. “I checked in early and was heading home to recover by noon.” Nursing staff gave her post-procedure instructions, and she has had followup care with Chen.
“The results have met my expectations and beyond,” Moody says. “I had no idea how bad my situation was until the dressings came off after surgery and I took my first clear breath in years. My immediate thought was, ‘Wow, so this is what breathing is supposed to be like.’” She says she now feels healthier, sleeps much better at night and is very pleased with the aesthetic results of her surgery.
Chen says rhinoplasty can be performed in cases where the patient has a congenital or injury-related malformation of nasal structures, a desire for cosmetic improvement or both. “People with breathing issues may see their family physician and try medication for allergies, and if that doesn’t help, they can be referred to an otolaryngologist,” he says. “In situations where a less involved procedure like septoplasty won’t solve the problem, rhinoplasty may be needed. It has a high level of safety and effectiveness, and we work closely with insurance providers to see that
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People with nasal structure and breathing abnormalities may assume it’s something they have to live with, but Chen says that is not the case. “If you suffered a broken nose when you were young and have breathing issues as an adult, it’s not too late to do something about it,” he notes. “We encourage people to come in, discuss their goals and see what can be accomplished with surgery, and we explain what recovery is like. Patients generally take a week off of work or school, then come back in to have dressings removed. Most people see aesthetic results by about three months, and swelling reduces fully over the next six months to a year.” More information on rhinoplasty, including before and after photos, can be found on the practice’s Instagram page, @slufacialplastic.
“Sometimes you don’t realize how serious things are until you get help to solve the problem,” Moody says. “I would encourage people with breathing problems to make an appointment. It might seem a little daunting at first, but Dr. Chen and the SLUCare staff make the process go smoothly and easily. My only regret is that I didn’t have surgery sooner.” &
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Yolonda Lankford is all about uplifting St. Louis. Whether it’s emceeing philanthropic events, empowering young women or inspiring others as the co-host of an online talk show, she’s always spreading positivity. T&S caught up with her to learn more about what she’s doing in the community
YOU’RE QUITE THE WOMAN ABOUT TOWN. WHAT ARE YOU UP TO THESE DAYS? What I do is multifaceted. I consider myself someone who brings good energy into the world. I co-host the Own Your Now Show with Tracie Berry-McGhee. It’s a talk show about wellness and lifestyle that we started during the pandemic. I also just emceed the St. Jude gala here in St. Louis, and we raised more than $2 million in one night. It’s always exciting to make announcements like that.
HOW DID YOU START THE OWN YOUR NOW SHOW ?
I am the public relations director for a nonprofit, SistaKeeper. We are an organization that helps empower young women so they can define themselves out in the world. That’s how I met Tracie— she’s the founder of SistaKeeper and a licensed therapist. She would ask what’s in your cup— literally because we bonded over coffee, but also figuratively. Are you happy? Do you have joy?” That started the conversation, and now we have CUP, conversations that unite people.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO MAKE ST. LOUIS YOUR HOME?
I grew up on a working dairy farm in a small town in California. That small town atmosphere was always a good feeling to me. Even though St. Louis is a larger city, it has that same feeling. I don’t have relatives here, but people took me in and supported what I was trying to do.
WHAT’S YOUR BEST CAREER ADVICE TO SOMEONE STARTING OUT?
Be true to you. A lot of people choose a career because of expectations—their families want them to be a doctor or lawyer. But you’re the one who has to get up and go to work every day. Look inward and decide what you like to do. Then, educate yourself. Read about your field of interest and talk to people who are already in it. Learn the good, the bad and the ugly.
IT’S BEEN A STRESSFUL DAY. WHAT ARE YOU EATING OR DRINKING?
I’m definitely about that Champagne life when it comes to adult beverages. If it’s food, I’m a foodie who loves to cook. I can make anything from sushi to burgers. I can’t pick one thing. I just need it to be homemade with good company.
WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO GO TO HAVE OTHER PEOPLE COOK FOR YOU?
Paul Manno’s has the best Italian food, and the service is always superb. I also enjoy Bait. I like when food is pretty. Bait makes food that tastes and looks great.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL?
Anywhere with my family. It can be out in the country where you don’t see another person for 10 miles or in a big city like New York.
YOU’VE MET A LOT OF WELL KNOWN PEOPLE. WHO EXCEEDED YOUR EXPECTATIONS?
Hands down, Oprah Winfrey. A friend got me tickets to her show. She was building houses through her Angel Network, and I decided I wanted to get involved. I raised $10,000 dollars in one day at the ballpark. Then, I got a call. Oprah Winfrey was inviting me to dinner. I had just had my youngest daughter, and the first thing she asked was how I lost the baby weight. The conversation was just laughter and girl talk.
BEFORE THE TURN OF THE MILLENNIUM, “Porsche SUV” would have been an oxymoron, but since 2002, Porsche has built vehicles for people looking for driving fun with SUV practicality. The smaller and sportier Macan is a good looking vehicle that has retained its classic styling since its inception. Having driven Porsche sports cars for decades, I’m not going to suggest that a Macan drives like a true Porsche sports car. That said, if you need an SUV, but want one that’s relatively fun to drive, the Macan may be the answer.
From a practical standpoint, the Macan offers everything one expects in an SUV, including seating for five, all-wheel drive, ground clearance and generous cargo carrying capacity. Of course, being a Porsche, it also offers some luxury features such as Bose surround sound, 14-way power seats with memory, a panoramic sunroof over the front and rear seats and dual zone automatic climate control.
The interior and dash are familiar to Porsche fans and include three round gauges: a large analog tachometer with digital speedometer, a speedometer and a digital display to the right. The media and other screen functions are relatively easy to use once one learns the basics. The thick leather wrapped steering wheel tilts and telescopes manually. Though the rear seats are probably better suited for two rather than three people, there’s pretty generous legroom for a smaller SUV. Behind the 40/20/40 folding rear seat, there’s a decent sized cargo area with minimal under floor storage, though cargo height is restricted by the slope of the electrically operated rear hatch.
Driving the Macan can be as exciting or sublime as you choose. Puttering around town, you can put the transmission in automatic, the suspension in normal and drive it like any comfortable SUV. Get it on a back road, put it in sport or sport plus mode, grab the communicative steering wheel and all of a sudden you’re reminded why it has that iconic Porsche crest on the hood. Power from the 261 horsepower 2.0 liter turbo 4-cylinder engine is adequate, but not overwhelming. The T (touring) version tested had an upgraded suspension that allowed it to handle pretty well on a twisty back road. I can say that for an SUV, it does handle remarkably well in a high performance driving situation.
For everyday driving, driver aids include lane change assist, rear parking assist with a reversing camera, adaptive cruise control and Porsche hill control. A particularly nice feature is the bird’s eye view cameras that allow you to see 360 degrees around the vehicle, which comes in very handy in tight parking and garage situations. Typically strong Porsche brakes are appreciated in all types of driving. As a smaller SUV, the Macan offers the utility and practicality of an SUV, but is still smaller, lighter and more nimble than a larger, lumbering mid- or large-sized SUV.
Available in a variety of trim levels, the T model tested was particularly attractive due to its purist, sporty nature and the a multitude of features that would be optional on other models. For those wanting or needing more power, a 6-cylinder turbo version is also available, but no manual transmission is offered.
According to James Drake, general manager at Porsche St. Louis, “The Macan is designed from the ground up to as close to a sports car as you will find in an SUV, with crisp handling that appeals to purists. It also benefits from a timeless design.” &
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PRICE:
▶ Base: $64,500 including delivery
▶ As driven with options: $73,900
GAS MILEAGE:
▶ 19 city, 25 highway
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3/3 & 3/4
trevor noah
The comedian and former host of The Daily Show Record tour to St. Louis for two nights.
Stifel Theatre | $36.50-$112 | 8 p.m. Fri., 7 p.m. Sat. | 314.499.7600 | stifeltheatre.com
3/4
flowers after hours
Avoid the daytime crowds for Saint Louis Art Museum’s annual Art in Bloom experience. The event includes live music, cocktails and more for visitors 21 and older.
Saint Louis Art Museum | $35-$45 | 6 p.m. 314.721.0072 | slam.org
3/5
handel’s messiah
Experience the passion, tragedy and joy of Handel’s Messiah.
Directed by music director and conductor A. Dennis Sparger, the Bach Society chorus and orchestra will present an afternoon of glorious music in an intimate stained-glass setting.
First Presbyterian Church Kirkwood $30-$55 | 3 p.m. | 314-652-BACH (2224) bachsociety.org
3/11
artwork and arias
Presented with the opening of Jacolby Satterwhite’s exhibition
Spirits Roaming on the Earth, the event brings together artistic forms as guests enjoy excerpts from Tre’von Griffith’s opera Madison Lodge and performances from members of the St. Louis ball community hosted by Meko Lee Burr.
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis | Free 7 p.m. | 314.535.4660 | camstl.org
3/12-3/16
st. louis jewish film festival
The festival is back in person! The event showcases national and international cinema that explores universal issues through traditional Jewish values, opposing viewpoints and new perspectives.
Marcus Des Peres Cinema | $12-$75 Various showtimes | 314.442.3179 | jccstl.com
3/17-4/9
agatha christie’s murder on the orient express
Agatha Christie’s plot-twisting masterpiece is adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig. When a wealthy American businessman is killed while aboard the Orient Express, the brilliant, mustachioed detective Hercule Poirot must solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again.
Loretto-Hilton Center | $23-$92 | Various showtimes | 314.968.4925 | repstl.org
3/18
tobymac
Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, please check with organizer websites closer to the event dates.
The multi-platinum-selling Christian artist brings his Hits Deep Tour to the StL. Enterprise Center | $20-$100 | 7 p.m. enterprisecenter.com
3/21-4/2
tootsie
Struggling actor Michael Dorsey lands the role of a lifetime after a show-stopping act of desperation in this comedy musical.
The Fabulous Fox Theatre | $25-$90 Various showtimes | 314.534-1111 fabulousfox.com
3/30
epik high
One of the most influential artists in South Korean hip hop hits the stage at The Pageant.
The Pageant | $50-$200 | 8 p.m. 314.726.6161 | thepageant.com
3/30
tour de dance
Take a journey around the Washington block of Grand Center Arts District and enjoy four unique stops, each featuring a small plate and cocktail, paired with a specially curated dance vignette performed by The Big Muddy Dance Company, under artistic direction of Kirven Douthit-Boyd.
Grand Center Arts District | $100 Start times begin at 5:30 p.m. 314.338.4058 | thebigmuddydanceco.org
3/31-4/1
gateway outdoor expo 2023
The expo showcases the latest and greatest outdoor products, services and resources, including interactive attractions and demonstrations. Exhibitor categories include camping, scuba diving, adventure travels, cycling, tailrunning, charity fundraising and more. Tower Grove Park | Free 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. gatewayoutdoorexpo.com
by stephanie wallace
REGGIE D. WHITE IS UNDOUBTEDLY a theatrical maverick. He’s acted on Broadway, directed several productions, is co-writing a play with Lauren Gunderson (America’s most-produced living playwright) and has more than decade of experience as an educator and arts advocate. He’s brought his expertise to the StL as the new associate artistic director of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
Have you always been interested in theater?
No, not at all. When I was a kid I was convinced I would be a sportscaster or a lawyer. In college, I took a musical theater class and was strong armed by my professor into auditioning for the school’s winter musical. I was cast as the lead, which didn’t usually happen for underclassmen. My grandparents love to tell the story that after opening night, they looked at me on stage and knew my law career was over.
You’ve acted, written and directed. What do you enjoy most?
Whatever I’m doing currently is my favorite. My first production for The Rep was Side by Side with Sondheim in January. During rehearsals, a play I wrote was also being workshopped in New York, and I’d go back and forth. I deeply love writing. I think there’s something beautiful about taking something from an idea to the stage. I also love directing so much, and once you’ve been bitten by the performance bug, it’s a lifelong thing. There’s nothing like standing on stage, taking a deep breath and feeling the audience breath with you.
Do you have a favorite production you’ve worked on?
Matthew López’s The Inheritance on Broadway. I started my career in musicals and was sure my Broadway debut would
be a musical. I had gotten really close, but it never worked out. Working off Broadway and in regional theater, I learned I didn’t need Broadway to legitimize my career, and I spent the entire audition process for The Inheritance convinced I would not be cast. It’s unfortunate that the show’s run was cut short by COVID-19, but having your Broadway debut win the Tony Award for Best Play is not a bad experience. I highly recommend it.
First impressions of St. Louis?
In my first two months, I haven’t gotten to experience much, but there is so much I’m looking forward to. I want to catch a Cardinals game and check out the zoo, museums and, of course, the Arch. Heather Beale of The Black Rep was our choreographer for Side by Side with Sondheim, and I’m really excited to experience more of the arts community and how interconnected it is.
What do you hope to achieve with The Rep?
There are few people doing as revolutionary and creative things as Hana Sharif. I just want to help her achieve her vision. I’m really excited to take all of the things I’ve learned and really use them in a way so people will be able to see themselves in the work that we do. As a nonprofit arts organization, I think it’s really important to remember that our primary role is to be of service to the community. As a Black queer theater maker, I want people to know that theater can be for them. You don’t need to be super wealthy or be familiar with decades of source material.
upcoming performances
Confederates
Through March 5
Loretto-Hilton Center
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
March 17-April 9
Loretto-Hilton Center
Gruesome Playground Injuries
April 14-May 7
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
IN LESS THAN A MONTH, we’ll say goodbye to winter. As we turn our minds toward spring and all it has to offer, healthy skin and a vibrant appearance definitely should be on your agenda. Now is the perfect time to energize yourself with a thoughtfully designed skin care routine and rejuvenating procedures. Pur-One Medispa in Des Peres offers a variety of effective skin treatments along with microblading.
Pur-One is owned by Jackie Carr, R.N., ANP-BC, LE, and helping St. Louisans look and feel their best is a family endeavor. Her daughter Courtney Carr is a microblading artist and licensed esthetician at the medispa. She was inspired to follow in her mother’s footsteps by her own love of makeup and skin care. That interest turned into a career in cosmetics before joining Pur-One. “In 2018, my mom had a lot of clients expressing interest in microblading, so we decided to go through training together,” she says. “Once you are trained, you can’t just put your kit on a shelf and pick it up whenever. It’s a skill you have to maintain, so I was excited to get to work.”
Microblading is a semi-permanent tattooing process that creates a more natural look for people with thin or sparse brows. Carr brings her expertise in brow enhancements to Pur-One through her business ChristineBrows. “What I love about the procedure is how natural it looks,” Carr notes. “Thanks to the individual hair-like strokes you can create on the skin, it’s a great option for people who don’t have the strongest brows to begin with or are dealing with hair loss. It enhances the brows, making life easier for anyone who has to draw them on every day.”
Last year, Carr became a licensed esthetician, adding services like microneedling, chemical peels, HydraFacial, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning and signature facials to her repertoire. For her, it was a logical progression in her career. “It just made sense for me to continue my education and learn more about the skin,” she notes. “I love helping people feel good about themselves while also taking time to relax and be pampered. With skin care, you can bring a unique element of self care to effective treatments.”
To prepare for spring, Carr recommends that people take advantage of the last weeks of winter to get more invasive treatments, such as microneedling and chemical peels. Since those procedures remove the top layers of skin, they can increase risk of damage from sun exposure, making February and early March the ideal time for them. “Hydrafacial also can give the skin a beautiful glow,” she adds. “Gentler chemical peels are part of the process, and the skin is infused with antioxidants and hyaluronic acid, so it looks more plump and hydrated. It can always be performed before a spring break trip—just don’t forget your sunscreen.”
Jackie Carr has been serving the St. Louis community for more than 20 years, and Courtney is proud to be a part of that legacy at Pur-One. “Our mission is to help women and men age gracefully,” she says. “We want to show people how they can care for themselves and their skin to feel more confident in their everyday life.” &
We think a lot about what goes on our skin, but it may be equally important to consider when we apply certain products. Whether you’ve got a simple three-step routine or a full 10-step regimen, the order in which you use your skin care products does make a difference. Here’s a simple breakdown of where to start—and finish—to ensure your skin gets the love it deserves.
It’s no surprise that both your morning and night routines should start with cleansing. If you don’t properly clean your skin, the rest of your skin care products aren’t going to be able to effectively do their jobs. Most cleansers are either oil- or water-based. Studies suggest that oil cleansers have a higher cleansing ability and are better at unclogging pores and removing makeup. However, they also have been linked to breakouts. Water-based cleansers are gentler and can help prevent breakouts in oily or acne-prone skin.
Toner is a fast-penetrating liquid product that replenishes skin through hydration, removes dead skin cells and can clear up dirt and other impurities left behind after cleansing. Depending on the product, toner can contain acids, glycerin, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. It acts as a primer for your other skin care so it should be applied on the skin immediately after cleansing, either directly with your fingers or using a cotton pad. In the past, many toners were alcohol-based, meaning they dried out and irritated the skin. You don’t have to worry about that with most modern products, but make sure you double check the label to ensure it’s alcohol-free.
There are so many serums on the market, it can be difficult to know exactly what these products do. Put simply, a serum contains a high concentration of a specific ingredient, such as vitamin B or C. While they often have moisturizing properties, serums do more than deliver hydration to your skin. They are used to treat fine lines, improve skin firmness and texture, and protect against damage caused by free radicals. Serums should be applied after cleansing but before you start moisturizing because their smaller particles cannot easily penetrate other products, making them less effective if applied later. If you’re using a serum that contains an acid, it may cause irritation if you combine it with other acid-based products. When starting a new product, test it on a small patch of skin on its own and with the other steps in your routine.
The delicate skin around your eyes is thinner and more sensitive, and that means it’s more likely to show signs of aging. An eye cream can help wrinkles, fix discoloration and firm up the area. It should be applied using a gentle patting motion with an applicator or your ring finger— rubbing may contribute to damage. You can use an eye cream in the morning, evening or both, but you especially may want to consider making it part of your nighttime routine. Applying the product overnight will give it a better chance to penetrate your skin and reduce issues like dark circles and fine lines.
If you use a face oil, it should be the last step in both your morning and evening routines. These products aren’t going to moisturize your skin that much, but they will seal in what you’ve applied before and make your overall regimen more effective. Oils can penetrate moisturizers and serums, but those other products cannot penetrate oil. If you don’t apply it last, you’re going to reduce the effectiveness of anything you put on after it.
A spot treatment is anything you apply to treat a blemish, such as acne drying treatments or anti-inflammatories that fight irritation and redness. They won’t always be a part of your skin care routine since they are dependent on breakouts. It’s a good idea to apply them after cleansing but before you start moisturizing. These products are great to use at night because that’s when your skin naturally goes into repair mode. However, if your evening routine already contains retinol or an acid-based toner, consider moving your spot treatments to the morning so you aren’t putting your skin through too much at once.
Retinol, a vitamin A derivative, can have many benefits, including stimulating collagen and elastin production, which helps keep the skin looking supple and youthful. However, it can be inactivated by sunlight, so there’s no use making it part of your morning routine. Apply it very sparingly and leave it to work overnight. Since retinol also can dry out your skin and make it super sensitive, use moisturizer before and after application to create a buffer for your skin without diluting the product.
Moisturizer doesn’t only hydrate your skin. It also protects your skin and traps the other products you’ve applied underneath itself so that they aren’t wiped away and can more effectively do their job—that’s why it should come near the end of both your morning and evening skin care routines. Your skin type is going to dictate what type of moisturizer you use. For example, drier skin may benefit from a thicker cream while oily skin may work better with a gel. In the morning, if you’re applying makeup, wait at least five to ten minutes to let your moisturizer sink in before putting on your primer or foundation.
Even if you skip every other skin care step, you should apply sunscreen in the morning. If you are going through your entire routine, it goes very last because it doesn’t need to penetrate your skin to be effective. In fact, it’s acting as a shield to protect you. Many products contain an SPF, but make sure you’re applying something with at least an SPF 30 to get proper coverage.
WHEN FOUNDATION DOES ITS JOB RIGHT, YOU DON’T EVEN NOTICE IT’S THERE. THAT CAN MAKE PICKING THE CORRECT OPTION TRICKY. EVEN AFTER CONSIDERING YOUR PERSONAL SKIN NEEDS, THERE ARE STILL ENDLESS OPTIONS: SHEER OR FULL COVERAGE, MATTE OR DEWY FINISH, POWDER OR CREAM. HERE ARE SOME FOUNDATION OPTIONS THAT WILL KEEP YOUR SKIN LOOKING LIKE ITSELF—ONLY BETTER!
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This cream stick foundation does more than just even out skin tone. With ingredients like coconut oil, plant-based squalane and camellia seed oil, it rehydrates, protects and soothes. With 21 shades available, it’s the least inclusive foundation we’re spotlighting, but many people can still find a match for their skin tone.
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2. TEINT IDOLE ULTRA WEAR FOUNDATION
lancôme
This long-wear foundation stays in place for up to 24 hours. Crafted with pigments that maintain a consistent pH level, it offers a medium coverage matte finish that will still look natural at the end of the day. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, it is available in 30 shades.
$57 FROM LANCOME-USA.COM
3. LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION
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This product is perfect for those concerned with wrinkles and other signs of aging. Its lightweight formula offers buildable medium coverage that won’t settle into fine lines. The result is blurred imperfections, a statin glow and improved skin texture—all with a natural “no makeup” look. The line contains 40 shades, making it easy to match to your skin tone.
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4. SUPER SERUM SKIN TINT SPF 40 ilia
If you want light coverage with a dewy finish, look no further than this skin tint. Not only does it have mineral SPF, it has active levels of hyaluronic acid, plant-based-squalane and niacinamide to improve your skin while protecting it. Available in 30 shades, it’s skin care, sunscreen and makeup all in one.
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5. PRO FILT’R SOFT MATTE POWDER FOUNDATION
fenty beauty
Fenty Beauty is famous for its foundation, and that includes its power option. The longwear foundation is light weight with buildable coverage that can range from light to full without becoming cakey. It’s also sweat-, humidity- and crease-resistant so you can keep your skin looking flawless no matter what the day throws at you. Plus, since it’s from Fenty, it’s available in an impressive 50 shades.
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YOU NEED TO LOOK NO FURTHER than the countless hit TV shows centered around home renovations to realize there is an undeniable appeal to transforming your home into something new. While it is exciting to take the plunge and tackle a large-scale remodeling project, the reality is that such an undertaking is often much more challenging than expected. Since it was founded in 1984, Liston Design Build has endeavored to help homeowners create their dream spaces—no matter what bumps they may face during the renovation journey.
The company name is a direct reflection of its process, the design-build method. Instead of having to deal with a separate contractor and design team, homeowners work with Liston Design Build under a single contract, and it provides both design and construction services. “This gives peace of mind and saves time and headaches for homeowners whose schedules are already stretched thin and who need help navigating what can seem like a daunting process,” owner Jeanne Liston says. “Additionally, hiring the right design build firm ensures every individual involved with the project is vetted and a true expert at their craft. At Liston, we have an in-house team of highly skilled designers, carpenters and trade professionals, so we are able to execute each client’s unique vision.”
A Ladue couple experienced the benefit of this process after moving to St. Louis from New York City. While they were excited about the 1930s home they purchased, one element did not meet their expectations: the kitchen. “We were given the challenge to create a space that reflected the home’s beautiful architectural details while creating a bright, sophisticated renovation that opened to adjoining spaces,” Liston says.
Liston Design Build began the remodeling process by expanding the kitchen’s footprint by reconfiguring rooms at
the back of the home—a feat the homeowners would have struggled with on their own since it required the assistance of a structural engineer. Liston notes that the new floorplan created a better flow that made more sense for everyday living. “This new expanded footprint allowed for a large cooking area with an expansive island, a dramatic range and hood wall, gorgeous cabinetry, a breakfast table area and an elegant bar,” she explains. “In keeping with a timeless design, we selected the classic color palette of white, black and charcoal highlighted with brass finishes. The end result is truly a sophisticated space that is perfect for family time or entertaining.”
Starting a major renovation can be especially daunting now with supply issues continuing to make news. According to Liston, Liston Design Build prioritizes communication with clients at every step of the way to ensure any potential issue can be addressed promptly. “Our team works to make sure our clients’ projects keep moving along without sacrificing the initial vision,” she notes. “We have been providing unparalleled home remodeling services and innovative designs to St. Louis and the surrounding area for more than 35 years. If your home is not working for your lifestyle or feels cluttered and tired, we can find a solution to make your space better fit you and your changing needs.” &
SINCE THE COMPANY WAS FOUNDED IN 1984, LISTON DESIGN BUILD HAS HELPED HUNDREDS OF CLIENTS CREATE THEIR DREAM HOMES THROUGH CLOSE ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND FOCUS ON HIGH-QUALITY WORKMANSHIP. PICTURED ON THE COVER: A LADUE KITCHEN REMODEL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 636.940.9417 OR VISIT LISTONDESIGNBUILD.COM. COVER PROVIDED BY LISTON DESIGN BUILD
Art brings a home to life. It can add a personal touch to a room or infuse a space with character. For these Clayton homeowners, displaying their impressive abstract painting collection was one of the driving forces behind their interior design. They’re apartment is a celebration of art, allowing them to live every day at home with beauty.
What brought you to Clayton?
Previously, we had a home in the Brentmoor Park neighborhood. It was a three-story, brick Georgian built around 1903. We loved it, but we bought a property in Florida so we were splitting our time. We needed to downsize so we could more easily jet around. We liked the idea of being in downtown Clayton. It’s such a vibrant, walkable area. It has a very urban feel.
What attracted you to this apartment?
We originally moved into a different unit in the building. After four or five years, a full-floor apartment became available, and we decided to buy it because we wanted a bigger place to display our art collection, which still continues to grow. We love large abstract paintings, and that first apartment just didn’t have the wall space to accommodate them.
Did you make any major renovations?
The apartment was originally a very traditional and formal space. It was richly appointed with columns at the entry and exquisite wood paneling that the previous owner imported from England and other places. We wanted something more contemporary to fit our art. We painted every wall in the place light gray, and we eliminated some of the wall recesses to make larger continuous spaces for paintings. It was a very extensive renovation. We were buying new artwork to fill the wall space while the work was being done. It was ready and waiting to be installed while the apartment was finished.
IT’S A REALLY LOVELY SPACE, INSIDE AND OUT. THERE’S A JOY TO SITTING [THERE] ...”
Tell me about your art collection.
It began around 25 years ago and just started to grow. We don’t have any favorite pieces. We love them all. We do work with an adviser to learn what could be a good investment, but at the end of the day, we buy what we like.
How has your art collection impacted your interior design?
It has definitely influenced it. The home we had in Brentmoor Park was furnished more formally and traditionally because it fit the style of the house. As for art, we also had a lot more classic figure paintings of people and places. When we moved to the apartment, we transitioned to more contemporary, abstract pieces, and the home decor evolved along with the collection.
Do you have a favorite room?
The living room with the Kagen sofas and large format paintings. It’s not where we spend most of our time, but it’s where we entertain. It’s the signature room. It looks like a gallery, and the furniture compliments the art. Everyone that visits is drawn to that room because it’s beautiful. The apartment has terraces on all four sides, and the living room terrace overlooks the city. You can see Forest Park and all the way to the Arch. It’s a really lovely space, inside and out. There’s joy in sitting in that room. It’s very soothing, and even though it looks formal, it’s also a great family room. It’s where we put up the tree for Christmas, and our grandkids can play there. The toddler loves to make pillow forts on the sofas.
You mentioned entertaining.
The apartment functions very well for hosting guests. The kitchen is open, and we have a beautiful French black lacquer bar. The dining room is open onto the living room, so there is a nice flow for entertaining. Our dining room table is interesting. We wanted a large oval table that could seat 12 people. We ended up going on 1stDibs and found this one created by an artisan in Paris. It’s made from three molten metals mixed together to create a unique pattern. It’s a very beautiful piece, but it weighs about 3,500 pounds. It took eight big guys to bring into the apartment.
Were there any other challenges bringing furniture into the apartment?
Those Kagen sofas in the living room would not fit on the elevator. The pieces and parts were shipped here and had to be brought up in sections to be assembled and upholstered by Kagen artisans from New York. It took three people a few days to put a couple sofas together. I don’t know what we’ll do if we need to move them out of the apartment, but they are beautiful and far more comfortable than they look. &
This year, design trends are primed to shift into pops of color, playful patterns and texture-rich materials along with a blend of handmade pieces and bespoke touches that lend warmth and character to a space. Get inspired as we explore what’s set to dominate interior design in 2023.
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Your house is more than a structure with four walls––it’s your home. Why not have fun with your design? Rather than opting for neutral features, this year there will be a larger emphasis on personalization characterized by small, unique touches like custom artwork and pops of color throughout. To hone in on your own design style, try looking at your Pinterest boards or the items in your wardrobe that you're drawn to.
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Color is back with a vengeance. Following an era of neutral tone dominance, it's refreshing to see more bold and vibrant hues being incorporated into home designs. A great way to use color is to follow the 10-30-60 rule: 60% of the room should be one color, 30% should be a secondary color, and the remaining 10% should be a third color. Alternatively, you can build your décor around a specific color story, using a wallpaper, art or textile pattern as your starting point.
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Wallpaper is making a comeback in a major way with patterns being particularly popular. Ornate, decorated paper is an exciting way to add distinct character to your space. From large florals to modern stripes and grasscloth, there's a wallpaper option to suit every style. If you want to mix patterns, try pairing a large-scale organic design with a stripe, small-scale block print or geometric pattern.
4. CLOSED FLOOR PLANS
After years of open-concept obsession, designers are looking back to the tradition of closed floor plans. Many homes, especially those constructed before the new millennium are built around this design idea. We really are enjoying this return to form. Not only do closed floor-plans allow for more privacy, but they also enable you to incorporate more patterns and colors in your home.
5. SOFT, CREAMY WHITES, BEIGES AND BROWNS
These warm hues are officially back in style, replacing the pale tones that have been popular in recent years. These rich shades are perfect for modern, bright designs, as well as subdued stoic spaces. A simple and fun way to incorporate this trend into your home is to layer soft cream, brown and beige home accents and accessories, like throws, pillows and rugs.
6. MEDIUM-TO-DARK WOOD TONES
A crowd-favorite trend spilling over from 2022, these indulgent hues continue to be a designer-favorite choice for the home, especially for furniture, cabinetry and flooring. After years of white oak being the go-to choice, it's exciting to see a mix of wood tones being used, which adds a warm, historic feel to any design. When combined with soft tones, medium-to-dark wood tones create a striking contrast for even more eye-catching interest.
7. HERITAGE AND VINTAGE PIECES
As the saying goes, what’s old is new again. With their deep history and unique character, antique and vintage-style pieces have certainly caught our eye this year. These one-of-a-kind pieces add personality and nostalgia to your home, whether they serve as a centerpiece or as complementary accents.
8. BOLD + STATEMENT MARBLE
We love standard white marble for its subtle shine, but this year we predict that bold marble features will dominate design. Marble comes in many different variations, with a wide array of colors and vein patterns, making it a versatile choice to incorporate with any style.
9. HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS
When furnishing your home, you’re making an investment, so pieces made from high-quality materials will always be trending in our book. From furniture to flooring, utilizing high-quality materials ensures your space will remain stylish for years to come.
10. ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN MILLWORK
These small but impactful wood touches add more personality and character to a home. With a wide variety of shapes and styles, installing craftsman carpentry is a fantastic way to personalize and elevate any space in your home—literally and metaphorically. &
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110 CRANDON DRIVE
6 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 2 Half Bathrooms
6,422 Sq Ft | $2,750,000
INTERIOR
10’ 1st floor ceilings
7 ½” wide French oak floors
Limestone fireplace
EXTERIOR
Patio with covered hot tub & stone fireplace
3 car garage
CHEF’S KITCHEN FOR ENTERTAINING
17’ long Italian marble island seats 7 Meile built-in capuccino maker Wolf oven, stove, & microwaves
Sub-Zero 36” refrigerator & freezer
Twin dishwashers
Copper sink
Built in wet bar with wine/beverage station, dishwasher, & copper prep sink
Eat in kitchen seats 8
PRIMARY SUITE
Thermosol Steam marble shower
Double rainheads, Handheld shower heads
6 body spray Brizo jets
6 person sauna
Laundry room
Exercise room with ½ bath
Kitchenette/beverage center with 4th dishwasher
2nd laundry room
2nd floor balcony with partial view of downtown Clayton
M: 314.283.7590
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GLADYS MANION REAL ESTATE
One of our most memorable clients was a couple heading out of the country to adopt a baby girl. We found them a condo for their new growing family. To everyone’s surprise instead of one baby, they ended up with two—twin girls!
8227 Maryland Ave. | 314.721.4755 gladysmanion.com
GLADYS MANION REAL ESTATE
Recently, we sold 13 Westmoreland Place in the Central West End to a buyer who is so excited about the property’s history. They were honored to be the custodians of the home until the next generation comes along. Finding buyers that love and understand historical properties is a richly satisfying experience.
8827 Maryland Ave. | 314.609.3155 314.721.4755 | manzerklages.com
The Gellman Team was formed in 2008, selling our first million-dollar listing in 2011—and 170 more since. In 2020, we hit $1 billion in career sales, and we’re fast approaching $1.7 billion. We are grateful for our family, friends, clients and team members who have helped us achieve these milestones.
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One of my earliest and favorite real estate sales was when my buyer walked through the first home I showed him. “I will take it,” he said and proceeded to buy the house, including all the personal property—furniture, art, towels, linens and silverware. This was truly one-stop shopping!
9651 Clayton Road | 314.503.6533 steveandjoemathes.com
REAL ESTATE
I represented a woman who turned 91 in the home she had lived in for 65 years. She emailed me and even taught me a few Mac shortcuts. Her home was sold with multiple offers, and we still keep in touch.
A major life event for the buyer or seller usually accompanies a move. It is an honor to be part of the process, and there have been too many great memories to select only one. Several of my past clients are now some of my most fabulous friends.
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I was assisting an elementary school teacher who had saved for years to buy her first home. As both of my parents were teachers, this was certainly personal. Her excitement when we handed her the keys was truly a favorite moment.
