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THE iLLUMINATION GALA TAKES PLACE JUNE 3 AT THE RITZ-CARLTON. THE EVENT BEGINS WITH COCKTAILS AT 6:30 P.M. PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL’S CANCER FRONTIER FUND TO BENEFIT SITEMAN CANCER CENTER. PICTURED ON THE COVER: iLLUMINATION CO-CHAIRS JENNIFER AND TOM HILLMAN AND AMY AND BILL KOMAN. FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION, CONTACT KRIS MARINO AT 314.286.0602 OR KRISTIN.MARINO@BJC.ORG OR VISIT ILLUMINATIONGALA.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER | COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON

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from the editor's desk We’re proud to be celebrating Town&Style’s sixth anniversary today! In this issue we’ve included memories from that eventful winter in 2010 when more than a dozen of us left our former magazine and set out to create a new, truly local paper of our own. Those were exciting times (and hectic ones, as the anecdotes illustrate). It wasn’t easy to come up with a fresh look and a score of brand new columns—in two months—that would give people a reason to be drawn to us.

But come they did, and it has been gratifying for all of us, those who helped start the paper and those joining the team afterward. When prospective advertisers asked us in the early days why they should spend their ad dollars with us, we had the same answer we have today: You know us, and you know you can trust us.

Fortunately, they listened, and we are grateful every day for their support. We are, after all, a relationship business. What we value most are our relationships with readers and with advertisers; every decision we make considers those two factors.

That’s why we take the long view: if we build a thoughtful, beautiful paper, reader and advertiser loyalty will follow.

Reflecting on these six years, we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished. Our goal was to create something for our community that was not only a business, but a service. While selling ads is important for the viability of a publication (without it, we couldn’t put out 38 issues a year), doing it with integrity has always been at the heart of our mission.

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iLLUMINATION GALA CO-CHAIR BILL KOMAN knows how high the stakes are:

Koman is himself a two-time cancer survivor. After experiencing firsthand the care that Siteman Cancer Center provided, he and his wife Amy established the Cancer Frontier Fund and helped organize the first illumination event to support it. “We saw an opportunity to build something that would bring our community together in the fight against cancer and hopefully would grow into a substantial pipeline of funding for the cancer research that is needed today,” Koman says. The Cancer Frontier Fund helps researchers at The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine accelerate breakthroughs in treatment.

Siteman is one of the largest cancer centers in the United States, internationally recognized for advances in cancer research, treatment and prevention. It provides ongoing care to about 40,000 people every year.

“This is a devastating disease, and it doesn’t discriminate,” says St. Louis philanthropist and event co-chair Tom Hillman.

Hillman has co-chaired the gala with wife Jennifer in the past and returns because of the real breakthroughs he believes are possible with enough funding over the next 10 years. Since its beginnings, illumination Gala has raised more than $19 million. Last year alone— through ticket sales, sponsorship, a live auction and Fund-A-Cure (an on-the-spot pledge of support)—the event raised a record-breaking $3 million. “The more the community is aware of the great, groundbreaking work being done [at Siteman], the more resources can be allocated to it,” Hillman says.

Siteman director Dr. Tim Eberlein says, “Donor support has allowed our researchers to think outside the box and gives us the chance to conduct the vital research necessary to get us to the next level. Without this support, cancer treatments stand still. Progress stalls, and hope withers for countless families. Our patients are

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Eberlein adds that research in areas such as breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and leukemia are changing the face of care and paving the way for even larger projects.

In 2016, for example, he says Siteman researchers leveraged their groundbreaking work to receive a $10.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop new treatments for pancreatic cancer. “That is going to make a tremendous impact on this devastating disease,” Eberlein says.

This year’s gala takes place June 3 at The Ritz-Carlton. Hillman says it is the single largest fundraising event in the city and is sold out every time. Honorary chairs this year are Paula and Rodger Riney, who are also Visionary sponsors at the $500,000 level.

“The support of our community is extraordinary,” Hillman says. “Siteman Cancer Center puts St. Louis on the world map as far as cancer treatment and research, and we are so grateful for that incredible generosity.” Siteman treats nearly 9,000 newly diagnosed patients each year and provides patients access to nearly 500 therapeutic clinical trials that offer new treatments not widely available at other cancer centers.

“This is a devastating disease, and it doesn’t discriminate.”

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networks. Most people just pass by these programs on their way to ‘real TV,’ but something about them sucks me in. I don’t know if it’s because they’re featuring a sweater that can be worn six different ways, or because the countdown clock in the corner of the screen ticks off the number of them already sold, but I find these shows a perfect way to de-stress. I really, really want to believe the products they are selling will improve my life. Especially the ones I didn’t even know I needed. I don’t actually buy the products, but that doesn’t mean I don’t spend a considerable amount of time at CVS standing in the ‘As Seen on TV’ section, caressing all the things I could have.

If you watch anything related to working out, you know all about CIZE, P90X or Team Beachbody— exercise programs that take you from looking like marshmallows stuffed inside workout clothing to a sleek, fit and trim hardbody in 21, 30, 60 or 90 days. The before and after pictures are astounding! I know, I know: a lot can be done with lighting, angles and a good spray tan, but who doesn’t like a story about people winning? So when I noticed that a friend of mine was embarking on a new career as a fitness coach that involved Team Beachbody and was looking for some people to join her first group, I thought, Why not? All I had to lose was some pounds and maybe a few marshmallows around the middle. So, I signed up with Julie Portman, and the next thing I knew, it was time to get going on the 21 Day Fix. A box arrived that contained everything I needed to make mushy Patty into sleek, fit Patty. It included a protein shake mix called Shakeology, DVDs with 30-minute workouts and containers to measure my food intake. Yes, I was to cut and prep my food ahead of time to make sure I was eating only a certain amount each day. Let me be honest about how it went.

Shakeology. I am not a big protein shake drinker; I like food too much. But as shakes go, this one is not bad.

Apparently, in my research (reading People magazine), lots of celebrities are addicted to these shakes!

30-Minute Workouts. Prior to my shoulder injury, I considered myself in decent shape. Hahahaha. I could do these 30-minute workouts, but not without wanting to punch the instructor. She was overly happy and energetic; I was a pool of sweat when I finished, and I ached in places I didn’t know had muscles. The workouts change every day and were the most efficient 30-minute workouts I have ever come across. My muscles were challenged, but I managed to push through. The Facebook Group Julie set up kept me focused; no way was someone else going to get ahead of me.

Food containers. I cut, I chopped, and I filled the refrigerator with good food all bagged and ready to go in perfect portion sizes. Only problem is that my family would steal my perfect portion sizes for themselves.

It seems that if you have healthy choices all prepared, people actually will eat them.

So, after 21 days, I lost 4 pounds. Which doesn’t seem like much, but I felt good. If you are interested in trying the 21 Day Fix, contact Julie at julieportmanfit@gmail.com.

I need to get back to QVC. CONTACT PATTY AT PHANNUM@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM.

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

by dorothy weiner

MATT AND LESLEE HOLLIDAY have received a much-deserved honor: a wing named for them in the fourth-floor inpatient cancer unit at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. As the founders of Homers for Health, the Hollidays helped raise $3.7 million since 2012 for the hospital. "We had no idea Homers for Health would grow into the program it is today," commented former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday.

Kudos to Variety’s Man and Woman of the Year 2017: WARNER BAXTER AND CAROL VOSS. The honor is extended to St. Louisans who enrich our community in big and meaningful ways. Baxter, CEO of Ameren Corporation, has long supported the University of Missouri higher education system and is board chair of the St. Louis Regional Chamber. Voss co-chaired STL250, the yearlong program to honor the city’s founding, and has chaired numerous galas to benefit local charities.

Bravo for EDWARD JONES and its associates, who contributed more than $976,000 to the Arts and Education Council in 2016. A&E benefits nearly 70 organizations in the bi-state region that enrich our community. Over the past 38 years, Edward Jones has invested more than $9 million in this effort!

Congratulations to KENNY BLAND, our master bridge columnist. He has achieved Emerald

Life Master status from the

American Contract Bridge League.

Three WashU students have designed a plan for addressing food insecurity through the U.S. Postal Service— and they won an international design competition for it. First Class Meal, an ingenious food distribution program, was developed by master’s degree candidates ANU SAMARAJIVA, LANXI ZHANG and IRUM JAVED. They proposed adapting failing USPS branches to collect, store and distribute food, possibly even by postmen delivering mail at the same time. The trio’s plan was picked from more than 80 submissions across the globe.

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[ TALKOF THETOWNS ] by bill beggs jr.

Ask the average bee what color violet they’d prefer to pollinate, and you’re probably not going to get an answer, maybe just a buzz. But a research study conducted by SLU scientists indicates that the insects, which are cold-blooded, prefer a darker violet shade. You know how, when it’s cold out, a dark-colored coat will keep you warmer in the sunshine than a light-colored one?

The same principle applies to bees as they drink nectar from and pollinate wildflowers in the darker, cooler forests of spring: They head for the darker-hued violet flowers, whose petals are as much as 5 degrees warmer than the lighter ones, researchers have discovered.

Researchers say the bees prefer to forage upside down on the dark flowers, which apparently also may keep their little hairy legs and bee butts warm. Why is this important? Climate change, which innumerable scientists emphasize is happening despite irrational noise to the contrary, is messing with the ‘pollination ecology,’ which is especially critical to endangered plant species. The phenomenon of global warming may also be why bees are emerging out of sync with the flowering plants we need for them to pollinate.

Did you know there are 17 official Ladue Local Heroes? Ladue Horton Watkins High School has taken to recognizing outstanding alumni as leaders in local business, athletics, volunteer activities, education, philanthropy, law, media and the arts. Notables from KTVI news anchor Jasmine Huda (’97) to Judge Ellen Levy Siwak (’81) (and quite a few men) form the inaugural class for this award, presented by the

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Distinguished Alumni Committee and Ladue Education Foundation. Ladue Local Heroes comprise alumni who have made significant local contributions to the St. Louis community in their fields, as opposed to Distinguished Alumni Award honorees, who are exceptional graduates making a major impact at the national and international levels (there are 57 of these). Ladue Heroes selection committee members admit it was no small feat to distinguish between ‘incredible’ and ‘merely amazing.’

The new awards program stems from the realization that ‘it was time to recognize the success and achievements of Ladue grads making a difference right here.’ These grads are philanthropists and community volunteers, civic leaders, a camp director, an interior designer, a choreographer—each of whom gives back so much more to the larger community than might be indicated by their area of expertise. Alas, listing all of them and their plaudits could take up half this magazine! Open to the community at large, an awards presentation and luncheon are scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at the school’s Performing Arts Center.

Drunks are a peculiar type of knucklehead. (The knuckle in many a drunk’s head is the denial bone: Wags say, Alcoholism is a disease that insists you don’t have a disease.)

A friend of mine who volunteered to help alcoholics in the county jail tells the story of two men who wound up in orange jumpsuits because of crimes they committed while intoxicated. In jail, they complained constantly, rationalizing that their convictions were due, you know, to extenuating circumstances. ‘Bruce’ was arrested after removing electronic tags from merchandise so he could take it without detection. But he used a knife to cut off the tags, which meant a mere shoplifting offense became an armed robbery conviction. “I wasn’t robbing anyone,” Bruce would lament, week after week. “I was just stealing!” Poor ‘Steve’ was stopped for driving with stolen plates, then also charged with DUI. But, Steve would whine, he’d have never been issued that DUI—his sixth— if it weren’t for those doggone stolen plates! Of all the rotten luck. Many drunks, often lacking disposable income, tend to steal their liquor. Some

seem to frequent a certain business in the 9400 block of Manchester Road in Rock Hill. In a Jan. 14 police report, suspects took alcohol and laundry detergent.

We think either that creates a more potent mixture for getting high, or the drunks are just being practical.

Who knows what their clothes will look like once they sober up?

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Works from 20 artists in the Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design’s residency program are on display at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport through May. Supported by the Regional Arts Commission, the exhibition features pieces created in one of four media: clay, fiber, metal or wood. All were made since the Artist-in-Residence program was established in 2008. Many are abstract, some whimsical, but they all pique the imagination.

The program encourages emerging and mid-career artists by providing them a workspace free of charge, access to Craft Alliance’s audiences, a modest stipend, and opportunities to exhibit and sell their work.

Participants gain teaching experience, work to create classes in their medium, and pay it forward by working with Craft Alliance to present a studio experience for visiting school groups. The exhibition is in the Lambert Gallery, adjacent to the Concourse C exit in Terminal 1’s baggage claim area. So, when you’re waiting for a passenger whose flight’s been delayed, and you can only drink so much Starbucks, stop by and enjoy the creations by your fellow St. Louisans.

As the presidential inauguration approached, more than half the Americans who voted were feeling ready to scream. Meanwhile in D.C., dozens screamed in silence— mysteriously, inflatable figures fashioned after Norwegian artist Edvard Munch’s iconic expressionist work The Scream appeared near the Reflecting Pool and Trump International Hotel, and on the street in

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front of the White House. They were placed there, and photographed, by friends and associates of artist and entrepreneur Robert Fishbone of Clayton, who invented and markets the inflatables in various sizes … some screamers are taller than 8 feet! Fishbone, who owns On The Wall Productions, featured many of the ‘sightings’ on his Facebook page prior to Jan. 20; on Jan. 21, his son Tyler and a screamer joined the women’s protest march in Seattle, and his daughter Liza was accompanied by a screamer for the Austin march. Fishbone is a multitalented fellow. He and his late wife Sarah Linquist were behind the 1970s B&W Lindy Squared painting of aviator Charles Lindbergh on the side of a building downtown that was demolished, although the ‘pixelated’ painting lives on. The painted bricks were removed, reinstalled at St. Louis Center and are now in pieces again, awaiting sightings at some future site. A couple of years ago, he and Liza painted the bright, op-art 66 Reasons mural on the side of the KDHX building in Grand Center. Fishbone also does motivational speaking for entrepreneurs and touts the therapeutic benefits of the drum circle.

A musician himself, he has been known to wear, and play, a metal washboard the size and shape of a necktie.

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FUN FIND » What better activity for dreary February days than cooking? The Best of America’s Test Kitchen 2017 cookbook includes tempters like Fluffy Baked Polenta and Skillet Apple Pie. The show’s 17th season started last month on the Nine Network. $35, AT BOOKSELLERS

phraseology [ freyz • ŏ • lō • gy ] WARM THE COCKLES OF THE HEART

[ short & simple ] » COFFEE RUB

recipe from the preston at the chase park plaza 4 oz. ancho powder 6 oz. ground Kaldi’s coffee 4 oz. packed brown sugar 2 oz. smoked paprika 1 oz. dried oregano 1 oz. black pepper

» Mix all together well, and rub on the steak. » Let sit for 2 to 3 hours to get full flavor. » Cook as desired.

1 oz. ground coriander 1 oz. mustard powder 1 T chili flakes 1 T ground ginger 2 oz. kosher salt

* AT THE PRESTON, THE DISH IS CALLED KALDI’S RUBBED PETIT FILET WITH QUESO FRESCO AREPA, PICKLED ONION AND ANCHO AGRODULCE.

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Grandparents Stan (far right) and Tanya Palmer (third from left) of Clayton during a Tauck tour of Yosemite and San Francisco with their kids and grandkids.

8 Kite Flying Day 9 Bagel Day 10 Umbrella Day 11 Make a Friend Day 12 Plum Pudding Day 13 Clean Out Your Computer Day 14 Valentine’s Day 15 Singles Awareness Day 16 Almond Day 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day 18 Drink Wine Day 19 Chocolate Mint Day 20 Love Your Pet Day 21 Biscuits and Gravy Day 22 Cook Sweet Potatoes Day 23 Chili Day 24 Tortilla Chip Day 25 Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day 26 Tell a Fairy Tale Day 27 Polar Bear Day 28 Floral Design Day

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The origin of this phrase—meaning to be filled with a feeling of love or warmth—is unclear. It may have something to do with the heart shape of the bivalve mollusc called a ‘cockle,’ and it also may refer to the chamber of a kiln, also called a cockle, which needs to be ignited in order to function properly. Another explanation can be attributed to Latin roots. The ventricles of the heart often are called cochleae cordis, cordis originating from the Latin cor, meaning heart.

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Head to Lola & Penelope’s Feb. 11 for an afternoon of love with your pet at the Barks & Hearts pet photo booth event, themed for Valentine’s Day and complete with props!

Congregation B’nai Amoona hosts a free concert by master singer and guitarist Gerard Edery as part of its JEWbilation Celebration Weekend. The performance will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in the synagogue’s sanctuary.

Every Friday night from 4 to 11 p.m., Three Sixty hosts Pizza and Pinot at its stunning space atop the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.

Enjoy hand-tossed pizzas and your choice of wine.

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A regular question I get from friends and clients is, should they apply software updates? I am an updater. I have my laptop and devices set to install these changes automatically.

Recently, after my phone installed a new version of Android, several apps failed, making the phone unusable. It took most of the day to figure out what had happened and how to fix it. (I had to clear cache and delete data from the apps.) It was frustrating to be without my phone and had me thinking about these updates.

The main reason to update is security. Hackers look to exploit computers, devices, applications and accounts not maintained or updated regularly. Websites get hacked because security patches haven’t been applied and the software is out of date. Another advantage to updates is that they improve performance or fix bugs (problems). Other updates give me new features that I want or love.

So what is the downside?

While bugs might get fixed, new ones can be introduced.

New features mean an app may not work the way it did before the change. Many find their computer or device is too old to run the latest version of the application.

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Before you install software changes, go to the company’s website to understand what is changing and why. Look at problems people might be having with the update.

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followed by a medical or mental health consultation and a frosty session in the ‘cryosauna.’ Next, a meeting with a personal health advocate, then lunch, and afterward, 30 minutes of relaxation in the Himalayan salt room before a black sand and pumice radiance scrub or an art class. This is life at PALM Health, which opened its doors in the old Busch’s Grove spot on Clayton Road a few months ago and takes the concept of a full-service wellness spa to a whole new level.

PALM stands for Personalized, Advanced Lifestyle Medicine and, indeed, that’s what this new, state-of-the-art wellness center offers.

“We combine medical services, preventive care, fitness, nutrition and spa treatments,” explains Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra, founder and CEO, who says she conceived of the idea back in medical school at Saint Louis University.

“Through the collaboration of our expert team of multispecialty doctors, therapists, coaches and instructors, we offer each member a personalized approach to attain, regain and sustain good health,” she says, adding that there may be nowhere else quite like it in the country.

Born and raised in St. Louis (she went to Clayton High School), Munsch Dal Farra, 38, completed her residency at Washington University followed by a cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. She moved back to town to open PALM, where she currently sees patients. In addition to Munsch Dal Farra, there are about 40 providers on staff, ranging from medical doctors (primary care, cardiology, DR. LAUREN MUNSCH DAL FARRA neurology, rheumatology, functional medicine specialists and psychiatrists) to personal trainers, fitness instructors, art teachers, counselors, coaches, dieticians/nutritionists, massage therapists, estheticians, and preventive medicine technicians and therapists.

“People come to PALM for a variety of reasons,” Munsch Dal Farra explains. “Each person has different needs depending on their current health and goals for well-being. Our spa focuses on providing therapeutic and healing treatments for detoxification, stress relief, revitalization and graceful aging, with a goal of avoiding unnecessary medication. Although our doctors are traditionally trained, we turn to pills and procedures as a last resort.” Munsch Dal Farra says members are of all ages, and it’s quite common for whole families to join—mom and dad for concierge medicine and lifestyle classes, a teenager for fitness programs and grandparents for medical specialists like cardiologists, neurologists and rheumatologists.

Among the more innovative treatments PALM offers are cryotherapy and salt inhalation. The former, used by elite athletes and professional sports teams, is a rejuvenating cold therapy that provides anti-inflammatory properties for the skin, joints, muscles and body, releases endorphins, and increases metabolism. The Himalayan salt room is infused with purified, ionized salt particles, which studies show may reduce inflammation and mucus in the lungs, improving respiratory conditions such as asthma, allergies, bronchitis, sinus congestion and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Intravenous therapy, meanwhile, is a method used to correct nutrient deficiencies and helps cells repair and regenerate. “It’s an excellent method for supporting cancer treatment and flu prevention,” Munsch Dal Farra says.

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MAKING THEIR MARK

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St. Louis is home to scores of inspiring female leaders who jump-start positive change in the business and nonprofit communities. Town&Style recently caught up with three who say their success lies in helping others achieve. Shanise Johnson is executive director of the St. Louis Internship Program, which helps local students attain their career dreams. Holland Saltsman is owner of The Novel Neighbor, a retail and event business that cultivates a love of books and art in people of all ages. And Lisa Knight is owner of roar., a collaborative workspace where creative types can get their entrepreneurial ideas off the ground.

Holland Saltsman Holland Saltsman says The Novel Neighbor doesn't have the word 'bookstore' in its name because she always wanted it to be much more than that. She launched the bookstore/art gallery/gift shop/event space in Webster Groves in 2014, and since then, it's

grown steadily and gained a loyal following.

“We started the company with an Indiegogo campaign,” Saltsman says. “We set a goal of $20,000, and we hit it. That was the first great indicator that people were looking for this kind of business and would support it.”

Saltsman, whose background was in college campus housing and library work, says she took a leap of faith after brainstorming with others and figuring out if her more-than-a-store business model would fly. She says, “It was my answer to the question: What would you do for a living if you could do anything you want?”

The store's gallery space works with about 30 local artists, and exhibits are rotated regularly. There's classroom space for people who want to host gatherings, lectures and seminars, and themed birthday parties there are all the rage, Saltsman adds. “We do parties where the birthday person picks a book, and our party planner designs the event around it.”

The business also is heavily involved with area authors' book launches and kids' reading programs through the St. Louis County library system. And this year, Saltsman has launched a subscription service offering regular book shipments personalized to the reader. “We've just sent out our first round of them,” she says. “We've had an unbelievable response. This will be one of our main focuses as we grow.”

Shanise Johnson Shanise Johnson is living proof of how the St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP) changes lives. In 1995, she was a young high school student taking part in one of its summer internships at a law firm. Today, she’s executive director of the nonprofit, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has served nearly 4,000 students since it began.

Participants are placed with a variety of employers in St. Louis, usually for eight-week stints. Johnson says the skills they learn through these internships are the keys to career advancement, just as they were in her own life.

“Our program had just 52 students in its first class,” says Johnson, who became executive director in 2002. “It began with summer internships, but has migrated into a year-round program.” Now, it also provides employability training, computer skills, mentoring and what Johnson calls ‘college access activities,’ including ACT prep courses, campus tours, scholarships and college visits where high-schoolers stay for a few days and sit in on classes.

This year, the nonprofit is launching a pilot program to offer students college credit for taking its career readiness courses.

Johnson says SLIP’s focus on communication and networking skills has been especially helpful. “Many employers say that one of the things they appreciate most is the set of interpersonal skills our students have,” she notes. “We want students to understand that their current circumstances don’t dictate the rest of their lives. We help them see beyond that to realize their potential and reach goals. The future is ahead, and they’re taking the steps needed to succeed.”

Lisa Knight Lisa Knight says her greatest achievement is in giving other entrepreneurs the chance to evolve. She is the owner of roar., a collaborative workspace in Webster Groves that offers different membership levels and plenty of room for clients' ideas to flow.

Home-based entrepreneurs and other businesspeople pay scaled fees depending on how they plan to use the space. “You can come in every day and use a dedicated office or workspace, share a desk, or use our location for meetings,” Knight explains.

“The space works well for creative people who don't have studios but need to present work to clients—or business groups that need a private place to meet.” The building also is home to her interior design company, The Design House.

Roar. isn't just about desks and chairs, though. It also

offers fresh, lovely event space that is highly popular, according to Knight. “In the first three weeks of 2017, we hosted more workshops than we did in total last year,” she says. “We also have bridal and baby showers, pop-up sales events and other parties.”

Knight says the space is a blank canvas ready to accept her clients' creative event ideas. “It's like having a party at your own home, but it's affordable, and we take care of the cleanup,” she says. The building's 2,000-square-foot, contemporary/vintage interior was designed by Knight, who says she kept versatility in mind so she could fill nearly any client's needs.

“This already has been a wonderful learning experience for me,” Knight says of the venture, which opened in 2016. “I love helping other businesses grow and succeed.”

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BY JULIA M. JOHNSON P H OTO S B Y C H A R L E S B A R N E S A N D C A R L A FA L A S C O

Happy birthday to us!

Town&Style is commemorating its sixth anniversary, going on seven, and what better way to celebrate than with fond memories of our exciting launch?

T&S has meant many things to many people since its inaugural issue in February 2011. It began from scratch in December 2010 in publisher Lauren Rechan’s home, but it hit the ground running nine weeks later, moving into its current office at 121 Hunter Ave. in Clayton. For a bit of nostalgic fun, we’ve collected memories and observations from staffers who were part of the magazine’s founding crew and are still an active part of T&S, adding innovative ideas, words and images to the publication each week.

THE PLUNGE

“I often liken starting T&S to jumping off a high dive,” Rechan says. “We set a very ambitious publishing date just a couple months after our decision to start it. Once we announced that date, there was no turning around on the diving board.”

She adds, “Those early days were such a great bonding experience, and the majority of us are still together. I’m so grateful to have had such a flexible and creative team who could go with the flow and pull together an outstanding product. And our first advertisers were supportive without even knowing what the magazine would look like. We are eternally grateful to them as well.”

Editor-in-chief Dorothy Weiner remembers it well. “We came up with the idea of starting our own truly local magazine when a number of changes occurred at our previous publication,” she says. “Lauren, the two senior advertising representatives (Wendy Jablonow and Wendy Krems) and I realized, ‘Hey, we know this business better than anyone. Let’s start our own magazine.’”

Creative director Julie Streiler says her first task for the magazine was working quickly to finalize its name and logo. “We set up all our interviews and meetings at the Clayton Companion, Starbucks and Bread Co. because we didn’t have office space yet! We also came up with the different sections and columns, such as Talk of the Towns, Bookshelf and others,” she says.

For Wendy Jablonow, it was always about the clients. “I’m very passionate about my client relationships and about doing the best for them,” she says about becoming part of T&S. “As a homegrown local publication, T&S is also passionate about its staff, supporters and the community, so it was a good fit.”

Wendy Krems waxes nostalgic about the fledgling magazine’s original ‘headquarters’ in Rechan’s home. “For six weeks we worked from her house,” she says. “It was a stream of constant planning, closing deals from her bedroom and bathroom, and driving her family nuts. There was a ton of fun and stress, but the community was so supportive!”

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THE FUN BEGINS

Graphic designer Jon Fogel says making the leap from freelancing to working at T&S was an easy call for him. “I knew many of the people who were starting the magazine,” he notes. “I had the opportunity to work for T&S and I knew the people were great, so I jumped on it.”

Parenting columnist Dr. Tim Jordan says stepping in on the ground floor of a new venture appealed to him as well. “I remember how excited and passionate the staff was about starting fresh,” he says. “Since then, I have always gotten great feedback about the magazine as a whole.”

Sales executive Jennifer Lyons says when she joined the staff early on, she told friends and family that T&S was “a new, fun, local publication that covers community news, education,

As a homegrown local publication,T&S is also passionate about its staff, supporters and the community, so it was a good fit.”

Our first creative department!

style, health and real estate—started by leaders with deep roots throughout St. Louis.”

Photographer Charlie Barnes says of T&S: “I still don’t really know how to describe it. It’s not a newspaper; it’s not quite a magazine. It’s not really a weekly. It’s Town&Style, and it’s wonderfully unique.”

Office manager Kathy Cowhey says the publication has lived up to the expectations she held at the very beginning. “I knew it would be a good-looking, appealing magazine, produced by people who are professional but also fun,” she says. “I’ve always been very proud to be a part of it. People who read it and call in to our office are very complimentary.”

Photographer Colin Miller has fond memories of his very

MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Wendy Jablonow says her most memorable experience as a member of T&S involved stifling St. Louis weather and an insurmountable obstacle. “I had a meeting with clients, and the road to their office was blocked,” she says. “I had to park and walk more than a half mile in 100-degree heat. It was one of those ‘you had to be there’ moments.”

Joan Berkman, our Velvet Hammer columnist, says she has received some particularly entertaining reader questions for her column over the years. “One I will never forget was from a corporate executive who needed advice on dealing with employees who clip their fingernails and toenails during staff meetings,” she says.

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Charlene Bry, Joan Berkman

Jon Fogel says the magazine’s office location provides daily inspiration, as well. “Our window looks out on the Centennial Greenway trail, with no shortage of characters traveling back and forth,” he notes. “It’s great people-watching. Many have been given names, like ‘Perfect Posture Jogger Guy.’” Bill Beggs Jr., T&S Talk of the Towns columnist, says he’s always on the lookout for ‘creative ideas.’ “I wanted to include humorous news bits from the world at large, or at least the wider metro area,” he says. “Two examples: The woman who called 911 because her boyfriend wouldn’t give her any more beer, and the guy who took his riding lawn mower to the store to get more alcohol. For some reason, the ideas haven’t been used in the magazine yet ...”

Jennifer Lyons, Sandra Osiecki

Dorothy Weiner recalls, “My craziest notion was to tell our story to Oprah Winfrey. I was sure she would be interested in a female-owned, female-run publication starting up at the worst possible time economically, against all odds. Alas, I never took the time to pitch it to her—I was too busy running a brand-new magazine!”

Julie Streiler with husband Brandon

first assignment for the magazine. “It was a cover story on vocalist Erin Bode, who’s from this area,” he says. “We did her shoot at a restaurant in Webster Groves. The whole time I was photographing her, she was singing. I loved it!”

Homework columnist and architect Paul Doerner says writing for the magazine allows him a creative outlet that reaches beyond his normal routine. He works from photo submissions by readers asking how to improve the look of their homes, and creates drawings that show exterior updates.

“It’s a fun column for me,” he notes. “Since I don’t have a client connection with the person, I can design whatever I want.

There’s a kind of instant gratification—no scheduling client meetings or worrying about neighborhood issues.”

Paul Doerner, Jacque Edwards, Colin Miller

Dorothy Weiner, Margaret Rambo, Wendy Krems

Wendy Jablonow with husband Larry

Janie Sumner, Kathy Cowhey, Catherine Klene Photographer Suzy Gorman says being part of T&S opens up new creative avenues for her, too. “I’m known as a people photographer, and I live in my studio in an old warehouse north of downtown,” she says. “So the most significant thing for me has been the chance to branch out and take pictures of beautiful homes for the real estate features. I’ve gotten to know some of the coolest people in St. Louis, and I wouldn’t have otherwise.”

Sales executive Janie Sumner says that for her, T&S was a hands-on learning experience right out of the gate. “My first project was selling a Valentine’s Day ‘advertorial’ (verbiage connected to an ad),” she explains. “I didn’t even know what an advertorial was—I had to ask!” *Photos from previous T&S anniversary celebrations.

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IN THE FASHION WORLD, spring has arrived with a nod to the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. The new is reminiscent of the old, yet different. Fashion always gives us a reason to update ourselves, but this season, especially, that can mean digging into drawers and finding those old favorite accessories to add to our new purchases. My advice?

Embrace the new and revisit the old! Find some things that will make your wardrobe happy all over again.

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A great staple for day or evening, wear it tucked in or out, pressed or wrinkled, short or to the floor.

The shirt (and shirtdress) should be a ‘go-to’ item in your closet.

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IN JANUARY, COCA, THE FOURTH-LARGEST MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER IN THE COUNTRY, ANNOUNCED CREATE OUR FUTURE: A CAMPAIGN FOR COCA, A $40 MILLION FUNDRAISING EFFORT TO EXPAND ITS SITE AND BUILD ITS ENDOWMENT. PICTURED ON THE COVER: CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTORS OF DANCE ANTONIO DOUTHIT-BOYD AND KIRVEN DOUTHIT-BOYD WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KELLY POLLOCK AND STUDENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.725.6555 OR VISIT COCASTL.ORG. COVER COURTESY OF COCA | COVER PHOTO BY AMANDA LANSCHE

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[BIGGER, BETTER COCA by alexa beattie

KELLY POLLOCK, CHERYL HOLMAN, JESSE HUNTER

A LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE TREASURE, COCA has announced plans to double

in size. The news comes two years into the ‘quiet phase’ of a Create Our Future capital campaign, launched to raise $40 million before the close of 2018. Thanks to lead gifts from individuals and corporations, the nonprofit already has secured $25 million. After reaching the $15 million mark for the rest, which it plans to raise from a broad swath of the St. Louis community, COCA will double its physical space and ensure a healthy endowment reserve. “This will help feed our operation and secure our long-term future,” says executive director Kelly Pollock. “The added space will allow us to become even more of a community hub than we already are.”

As the fourth-largest community arts center in the entire country, COCA offers programs for a wide range of St. Louisans, from toddlers to adults. Over 30 years, it has successfully reached across socioeconomic, geographic and other boundaries to enrich lives through the arts.

The campaign, spearheaded by a 12-member steering committee that includes chair Cheryl Holman and honorary chairs Alison and John Ferring, received a $5 million lead gift from the Ferrings and a $3 million lead corporate gift from Centene Corporation. The expansion of its U. City campus will include five additional performance studios; a new, state-of-the-art, 450-seat theater; a performance lab; and new art and design lab that will cost around $27 million. The remaining $13 million will be applied to COCA’s endowment, raising it to more than $15 million.

The idea for COCA was conceived three decades ago by a group of community leaders who wanted to use the arts to connect people divided by income, race, ideas and geography. The empty B’nai Amoona Synagogue, built by architect Eric Mendelsohn, was renovated, and COCA opened its doors to the St. Louis community in 1986. “The arts have shown their power as ‘connective tissue,’ creating opportunities to bring people together for conversation, innovation and expression,” says Jesse Hunter, COCA board president and executive vice president at Centene Corporation. “By strengthening COCA’s role as a vital cultural and educational resource, this project is an investment in future generations of all St. Louisans.”

The new construction will swallow up the entire parking lot at the center’s site in University City. “We’ve partnered with Christner and Axi:Ome architecture firms to design a beautiful space that meets all of our needs” says Pollock, who adds that COCA will work with Washington University’s 560 Music Center across the street to build a new 200-space parking garage.

“Each year, we serve thousands of young people and see the life-changing results that an arts education has on them,” Pollock says. “As demand for COCA’s programs continues to grow, we want to provide these transformative opportunities for even more kids.” COCA annually serves 50,000 people of all ages and skill levels from more than 200 zip codes. “As we expand and renovate our building, we remain focused on providing equitable access to our programs for everyone,” Pollock says.

COCA thanks those who have already stood with us to help Create Our Future. $5,000,000

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$250,000+

$200,000+

Alison & John Ferring

Edward Jones Jennifer & Tom Hillman Jane & Dave Peacock

Barbara & Steve Archer Lisa Caplan & Shane Hieronymus Karen & Larry Kotner The Millstone Foundation The Strive Fund Susan & Peter Tuteur Susan & Joe Werner/ Dula-Kobusch Charitable Trust

Crawford Taylor Foundation Lauren Herring & Ted Disabato Susan & Kent Turner

$3,000,000+ Anonymous Centene

$500,000+

$2,000,000+

Linda & Jesse Hunter Kristin & PK Johnson Ellen & John Wallace

Cheryl Tanner Holman David Joyner & Bill Lawton Carol & Michael Staenberg

$100,000+ Hazel & Arnold Donald Peggy & Lee Kaplan Sally & Ned Lemkemeier Sherry & Gary Wolff

A $40 million fundraising effort to expand COCA’s historic building and build its endowment to sustain its future.

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[ YOLKLORE ]

8958 watson road | 314.270.8538

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Casual breakfast spot

THE CHEFS

John & Mary Bogacki, Billy Oziransky

THE PRICES

$8-$9.50 breakfasts

THE FAVORITES

Nest Egg, Gooey Butter Cake, Blueberry Coffee Cake, Biscuits with Homemade Jelly, Big Dippers pancakes

LOCATED ON WATSON ROAD, about a mile west

of Laclede Station Road, this little breakfast spot is a bit of an anomaly. It serves the kind of food typically associated with greasy spoons, but instead does it in a chef-centric fashion. That makes sense, since it’s run by chefs, not grill cooks standing over greasy griddles.

Partners John and Mary Bogacki and Billy Oziransky cut their chops, variously, at Bolyard’s Meats, Strange Donuts and Pi Pizzeria. John is the son of the longtime Westwood Country Club executive chef of the same name; Mary was a pastry chef at the Four Seasons. This is their baby, and they’re committed to quality with locally sourced eggs, housemade lemonade and jam, fresh-squeezed OJ, and homemade pop tarts.

And they’re doing it at very approachable prices.

A signature dish, the Nest Egg ($9), is a fluffy biscuit hollowed out to make room for two poached eggs from Buttonwood Farm, a judicious sprinkling of cheddar and bacon, pickled red onion slivers, a few baby greens

and preserved lemon. The best thing about it? The absence of grease. The dish relies on the excellence of its ingredients, not a layer of fat from the griddle.

The biscuit is the star with a clean, doughy texture and buttery flavor. You also can get the biscuits in a wholly savory dish, Gravy Train ($8 or $4), biscuits and gravy.

The crumbled sage sausage in there was good, too.

The same wholesome quality was apparent in our Mushroom Fritatta ($9.50), a fluffy block of three eggs baked with greens and mushrooms and topped with goat cheese and tomato jam. Both ‘entrees’ came with smashed potatoes, a couple of Yukon Golds baked soft and smashed for a pan finish.

Big Dippers ($6) consists of thick, fluffy pancakes, excellent in texture and taste. We added a couple of easy-over eggs ($3) that were very good. On the heartier side, Billy the Kid ($9) offers a massive sausage patty (house-made) on a ciabatta bun (also house-made) smothered in meaty chili. The patty was good, if on

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» This place is so different from the typical breakfast greasy spoon! Everything is fresh-made and delicious. And the chefs are so friendly.

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WHY A BREAKFAST SPOT?

It was always our dream to open a breakfast restaurant, and we love the hours.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MENU DISH? HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM THE TYPICAL BREAKFAST PLACE?

— ANGELA M. OF KIRKWOOD

» john & mary bogacki

Each chef prefers the dish named for him or her: Mary B.E.A.R., Johnny Ham Hands, Billy the Kid

[ aftertaste ] » A very cute place! Love the Nest Egg and the prices.

the salty side, but the fried egg on the sandwich was overcooked, depriving us from enjoying a runny yolk all over that meat. Plus, overcooked eggs are rubbery!

This place is counter service, so you step up to the window and order, then get a seat until called to pick up your food. The counter is where you get to view an array of Mary Bogacki’s creations ($2-$3); they’re as pretty as they are tasty. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the Gooey Butter Cake. It’s super-sweet and sticky, with a delicious shortbread base. The Blueberry Coffee Cake has a cinnamon flavor with the ideal consistency for breakfast: a little dense and not overly sweet.

As a casual breakfast place, Yolklore has few seating options beyond a long, 20-seat communal table with tall stools (at least they have backs). Against one wall is counter seating, with backless stools. There are three or four freestanding tables, as well. One fun element to it is the open kitchen, where you can watch these young chefs work their magic.

It is far from a greasy spoon. In fact, we don’t even have a fryer. The drive-through is full service, and we try to use local ingredients as much as possible.

WHAT DIFFERENT CULINARY CONTRIBUTION DOES EACH CHEF MAKE?

Mary is the executive chef, Billy works on drinks, like the seasonal smoothies, and John uses his butchery skills.

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[ half + half = two ]

Favorite Clayton breakfast/lunch spot HALF & HALF is opening a second location, this one in downtown Webster Groves. Redoing the space at 220 W. Lockwood Ave., co-owners MIKE AND LIZ RANDOLPH will reprise much of the Clayton menu, but offer weekend brunch specials unique to Webster. The coffee program, a big part of Half & Half, will feature Blueprint Coffee roasts. Look for a summer opening.

[ pay it forward ]

KATIE’S PIZZA & PASTA OSTERIA in Rock Hill has an impressive charitable program that has raised more than $100,000 for local nonprofits since it started in 2014. Called Giveback Tuesday, the most recent event on Jan. 24 benefitted Ready Readers. Next up: Haven of Grace on Feb. 28. All proceeds from the day go to the charity. Btw, have you heard where Katie’s second location will open? 14173 Clayton Road in Town & Country.

[ perfect pairing ]

PICCIONE PASTRY in the Loop is

adding something cool and sweet to its menu: CLEMENTINE’S CREAMERY gelato and sorbet.

RICHARD NIX JR., Piccione owner, says it’s a natural fit, since both are local, hand-crafted and high quality. Plus, TAMARA KEEFE of Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery promises some “innovative flavor ideas” for the Loop bakery.

[ more ‘cue in the lou ]

The popular SALT + SMOKE in the U. City Loop is opening spot No. 2 in the old Mathew’s Kitchen on Hampton Avenue. Owner TOM SCHMIDT promises all the favorites will be served, along with a few new additions. And pitmaster HALEY RILEY will be involved, too, although it’s not clear whether he’ll be outside manning the big black smoker himself. The new spot will be completely gutted and redone before opening for dining and parties.

[ pizza on grand ]

Pizza lover SCOTT SANDLER is bringing pizza to South Grand in a new spot, PIZZA HEAD, slated for 3196 S. Grand Blvd. this spring. The owner of Pizzeoli in Soulard, Sandler says the new place will offer no meat toppings as well. Reputedly, Sandler became enamored with those thin, bubbly Neopolitan crusts after a trip to Italy, and that is what gave rise to Pizzeoli.

The new spot will feature a different type of pie, New York-style.

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If you’re the type of person who considers your pets part of the family, this film will speak to your heart. It’s a stirring tale of the many ways dogs enrich our lives.

Ethan Montgomery is a solitary 1960s boy whose family gets ‘chosen’ by Bailey, a feisty young retriever escaped from a puppy mill. The dog becomes Ethan’s shadow, staying with him through trials and joys and enriching his life in countless ways. But even when elderly Bailey dies, it’s not the end of his influence on humans. He finds a way to bring love and hope to future generations of lonely people. Josh Gad voices Bailey, and K.J. Apa and Dennis Quaid play teenage and adult Ethan.

This film carries a positive message for families teaching their kids that pets are more than possessions. It’s based on the W. Bruce Cameron novel, and told from the dog’s viewpoint. The film has been the focus of questions about treatment of movie-set animals, though none were shown to have been harmed in the making. In any case, it doesn’t dull the message that beloved pets stay with us always, and their worth is beyond measure.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. It’s a moving look at the unbreakable bonds between humans and animals.—J.J. VIEWED AT THE ESQUIRE

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Of the Oscar contenders I’ve seen, this is my favorite. It’s not a complicated film. Like its characters, what you see is what you get. But it does offer a heartfelt look at the misery that has overtaken west Texas in recent decades, with bank foreclosures and loss of drilling jobs. The cinematography is stunning, with the camera panning across beautiful hill country, scrappy brushland, desolate farmsteads with foreclosure signs and billboards offering fast cash.

The action—and this film has plenty of it—centers around two dirt-poor brothers who have figured out a way to outsmart the smarmy bank about to foreclose on their family home. The older brother, Tanner Howard (Ben Foster), is a hotheaded ex-con well used to protecting his brother Toby (Chris Pine). The story starts shortly after their mother’s death from a protracted illness, as the camera shows you the depressing, plastic-wrapped hospital bed in her sparse home. These are country folk who, as Toby says, have been poor all their lives, like a family disease. Well, no more. Their scheme involves robbing the same bank that holds their mortgage of just enough money to pay the note off before the foreclosure hearings, launder it through casinos, and put the home (which was discovered to be on oil-rich land) into an irrevocable trust for Toby’s sons. Pine and Foster are terrific as the brothers; Jeff Bridges, up for an Oscar, is outstanding as the Texas Ranger in hot pursuit.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes! —D.W. VIEWED AT AMC DINE-IN THEATRES WEST OLIVE 16

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Grove for Beer, Pretzels and the Madcap, Misadventured Memoir Schadenfreude. Hosted by Meet Me in St. Louis, a nonprofit arts and speakers series, the evening features local author Rebecca Schuman discussing her humorous and heartfelt story about teenage romance, travel and a journey of self-discovery. The event includes one round of beer and pretzels, a Q&A with the audience, German trivia and a book signing. Tickets: $25 in advance, $20 for students; a portion of ticket sales are donated to area nonprofits, causes and research projects. meetmestlouis.org 2/9 at 7 p.m. » Left Bank Books hosts local author and investigator Steven LaChance, who will sign and discuss his new book, Confrontation with Evil: An In-depth Review of the 1949 Possession that Inspired The Exorcist. His book presents an alternative interpretation of the story about possessed child Roland Doe, known as the 1949 St. Louis Exorcism. Free and open to the public with book purchase from Left Bank Books.

IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH, St. Louis County Library hosts special programs throughout the month of February: 2/17 » SET THE NIGHT TO MUSIC: Featuring saxophonist and songwriter Rod Tate and Love Jones the Band, 7 p.m., Lewis & Clark Branch 2/23 » THE BLACK EXPERIENCE: Educators Dr. Stefan Bradley and De Nichols lead a night of conversation and art about the challenges faced by African Americans, 6:30 p.m., St. Louis County Library Headquarters 2/25 » GIFT OF GOSPEL CELEBRATION: Joyful program featuring national recording artist Eneazer Blissett Layne and pastor David Catron. Other special guests include The New Mount Zion choir, 6 p.m., Lewis & Clark Branch FEBRUARY 8, 2017 | townandstyle.com

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AGING [ FIGHT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS by julia m. johnson

IF YOU’VE BEEN NOTICING UNWELCOME LINES, WRINKLES, spots or drooping

skin in the mirror this winter, don’t despair. Now is the perfect time to fight back with facial rejuvenation treatments, the experts say.

“As our facial skin ages, we normally see three things: sagging, lower skin volume due to bone loss around the jaw and eyes, and texture issues like lines and wrinkles,” says Dr. Gregory Branham, chief of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. “You inherit your pattern of aging, so everyone is unique in how their skin responds to age. The face also loses moisture and underlying fat and muscle over time, and we all have different levels of sun and other elements we’ve been exposed to.” Many people also notice discolorations such as age spots, known as ‘dyschromias,’ he adds.

Because everyone’s ‘skin factors’ are different, it’s important to meet with a boardcertified facial plastic surgeon for a personalized plan to treat your unique issues, Branham says—and the less-hectic winter months are an ideal time to do it. Taking into account your skin quality, age, health, sun exposure and other factors, your doctor can come up with a treatment plan that works best for you.

If sagging facial skin is an issue, Branham says procedures like mini-lifts or tucks can be considered. For skin volume loss, there are injectable treatments, including those that use the patient’s own fat from other body areas, such as the thighs or abdomen. And for the patient concerned about lines and wrinkles, topical treatments and injectable fillers are options, he notes.

Patients also may want to consider laser resurfacing and chemical peel procedures, Branham says. “These are more proactive and help rejuvenate, tighten and freshen

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skin,” he explains. “There are different levels of laser resurfacing that can be used depending on skin quality and how much recovery time you can commit.” Deeper laser treatments stimulate the lower layers of skin to create new collagen and elastin protein to help fill in more pronounced wrinkles, Branham explains. And surface imperfections like fine lines and age spots can be improved with more superficial laser treatments.

Chemical peels create a chemical reaction in the skin that can be tailored for deep or surface results, he adds. Peels exfoliate and reveal a smoother, younger-looking surface beneath. And many patients can benefit from combinations of the above procedures, according to Branham.

Dr. John Chi, facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Washington University School of Medicine, agrees that wintertime offers clear advantages for facial treatments, especially those that require a recovery period. Although scarring is minimal with modern procedures, proper healing time is still an important consideration, he notes.

“Our social calendars usually slow down after the holidays and there are fewer reasons to be out in the sun, so it’s a good time for facial procedures,” he says. “Sun exposure can lead to color changes in scars, and it can have implications for wound healing. Though tissues may appear to be healed only a few weeks after treatment, impact from sun exposure can continue for up to a year.”

Chi adds that there are several stages to the process: an initial consultation and decision-making period; finding a mutually convenient schedule; and post-treatment recovery time. “Give yourself enough time to get it done before you need to put your best face forward,” he says.

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PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD

BY RICK STOFF

Seeing the effects of age in the mirror is not a fun experience. But aging is a natural progression; the question is, what are we going to do about it? Some folks are resigned to let nature take its course. But others won’t go down that easily. For them there is a whole arsenal of weapons, and they’re eager to chip away at aging, one imperfection at a time.

EYES The eyes are possibly the most important facial feature. They are expressive, sparkling, full of life. Unfortunately, they’re also the first to show age in any number of ways: wrinkles, bags and dark circles. That explains why eye surgeries are among the most common.

THE EYES HAVE IT

“The center of the face is the first place you look when you meet someone,” says Dr. John B. Holds, ophthalmic plastic surgeon at Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in Des Peres. You make a lot of judgments automatically about a person’s level of alertness, intelligence or age by looking at their eyes.”

The eyes are brutally honest, too. “Time and gravity tend to stretch things out. The skin can sag and can create little rolls of skin over the eyes. It happens to most people, slowly, over time,” says Dr. Gabriela Espinoza, a SLUCare surgeon. “If it gets bad enough, that extra skin can hang over the eyelids to the point that you can’t see well.”

DARN THOSE GENES!

Droopy eyelids and dark circles accompany a few people into the world, Holds says. “You can be born with bags or have a large fat prolapse that sags on the eyelid at a young age. We can simply do fat removal for people in their 20s or 30s.”

Look at your family tree to get a feel for what to expect, Espinoza adds.

“Some people never have a problem with sagging eyelids, and others can start having it in their 40s.” Dark circles around the eyes can be inherited, too. “People of some racial backgrounds have darker pigment around the eye area, which is hard to treat,” Holds says. “It requires bleaching creams and other things.”

Dark areas also can be caused by shadows across the tear troughs under the eyes. These can be plumped with dermal fillers, he says. ‘Vascular blush,’ which arises as thinning skin that makes blood vessels more visible, can be hidden with dermal fillers or removed by other methods, such as surgical vein stripping or being treated with intense pulse light or lasers.

THE SILVER BULLET

Long a bastion of cosmetic surgery, blepharoplasty is among the simplest and most effective procedures—the most bang for the buck, if you will. “Typically, blepharoplasty involves removal of excess skin around the upper or lower eyelids, and sometimes the repositioning or removal of fat around the eyes to restore a youthful appearance,” Espinoza says. “It is usually a relatively minor procedure that is done on the outside of the eyes, so it is fairly safe. It can be done in an office setting or an operating room under mild sedation, so the patient is not asleep but comfortable.”

Another plus with eye surgery: while the skin is thin, it offers great structures for hiding scars. “The incisions become virtually invisible in the creases of the upper eyelids and right under the lashes of the lower eyelids,” Espinoza says. “Two weeks out from surgery people can walk into work or go down the street and not have many people notice that something has been done.”

The procedure also is gaining ground with men. “Women still predominate, but it is more common these days for men to have blepharoplasty than in the past. I have seen nearly equal numbers in recent years,” she notes.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the national average cost of surgery is about $3,000 for upper or lower eyelid procedures on both eyes. Treatments for lower eyelids are usually considered cosmetic and not covered by medical insurance, notes Espinoza, but, “the upper eyelids can qualify for insurance coverage. Certain tests are required to show medical necessity to determine how much your vision is affected and how much it can be improved when excess skin is removed.” In these cases, patients get the benefit of both looking better and seeing better.

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JOWLS Even Sir Paul McCartney couldn’t make these look cool: jowls, those sagging skin areas under each cheek that destroy the once-smooth terrain of the chin and jawline. But don’t despair. The experts promise there are solutions.

WHY ME? The word jowls is descended from the Old English ‘chaules’ or ‘jaules,’ which described the fatty cheeks of pigs or wattles of fowl.

“You start to develop them right after you are born. Gravity is not your friend,” says Dr. C.B. Boswell, a plastic surgeon at Body Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Creve Coeur.

“With time and aging, we lose collagen elasticity in the skin, like an elastic band that wears out,” adds Dr. Richard W. Maack, an otolaryngological and facial plastic surgeon at Synergi Facial Surgery in Chesterfield.

“Other things that contribute are gravity and genetics—some people start seeing sagging jowls in their 20s and others won’t have them until their 60s or 70s.”

Propensity for forming jowls is inherited, Boswell says. A Mediterranean or African heritage, for example, brings thicker skin that will not sag until later in life. “If you have northern European genetics, you may

be looking at a face-lift in your 40s,” he says. Smoking and sun exposure also can damage the skin and underlying tissues and encourage jowl development. “It also depends on whether you have had weight changes over the course of your life,” Boswell says. “People who have had a fairly stable weight will have less damage to the elasticity of the skin.”

And the fairer sex is at a disadvantage here. “Jowls tend to form in women earlier,” Maack notes. “Guys have beards and hair follicles, so their skin is thicker.” Additionally, “women have more issues with bone loss than men because of hormone levels,” says Boswell, and age-related bone loss adds to jowl formation.

NO EASY FIX Ultimately, Maack says, “The face-lift is the gold standard. We now combine the newest, neatest things out there to produce long-lasting results. We don’t just tighten the skin. We tighten the deep tissue above the muscular layer. It gives you a natural look.

The skin doesn’t look pulled, and you don’t get widened scars.”

A pulled, ‘wind-tunnel’ appearance has long been the downside to lower face-

lift procedures, the doctors say. “If we only pull up the skin, we get the tightened appearance,” Boswell notes. “What we do now is called a deep-plane face-lift that sets the tension on the underlying tissue.” He says this procedure should more accurately be termed the ‘face-neck lift’ because it helps the face, jawline and neck as one unit. “The deep-plane face-lift is a more complicated surgery. It does have a bit more risk of damage to the facial nerves, but it gives a longer-lasting and more natural appearance.”

A BIT OF FINESSE The scars resulting from face-lifts are tucked around the ears to blend with existing anatomy. For an added touch, the surgeon may remove misplaced fat from under the chin, Maack says. “A little liposuction often will tighten the muscles,” he says.

Meanwhile, there are intermediate measures one can take to put off a facelift (which can cost up to $16,000). In the early stages, falling facial tissues can be addressed through minor tweaks. “At first there are contractions in the muscle that goes from the corner of your mouth down to your jawline,” Boswell says. “The corner of the lower lip starts coming down. A bit of

The face-lift is the gold standard ... We don’t just tighten the skin. We tighten the deep tissue above the muscular layer.

Botox weakens that muscle to prevent the progression of that line.”

And in the middle phase of jowl creation, fillers can replace lost volume under the skin, Maack says. “They’re a great option. We can fill the area in front of the jowl or laterally along the jawline where we lose volume and bone. We also can put fillers in the cheek area, which gives you a mini-lift.”

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PHYSICIAN-FORMULATED PRODUCTS “This is my generation, baby!” sang The Who in 1965. “I hope I die before I get old.”

Baby boomers aren’t actually hoping to die now that the years have raced past, but they certainly are choosing not to get old. Exercise and lifestyle habits are keeping them active far beyond the expectations of most of their parents. They have learned that skin care can help them maintain a healthy glow for years longer, too.

“We are people who keep moving and care about how we look,” says Dr. Lawrence E. Samuels of Specialists in Dermatology & Cosmetic Medicine in Chesterfield. “I see many people who are 65 and look like they are still in their early 50s. Today, looking like 40 is the new 50.”

Samuels is one of several St. Louis dermatologists and cosmetic plastic surgeons who have created lines of skin care products that go deeper than over-thecounter creams to rejuvenate and nourish the beloved epidermis. “I wanted to create skin care products based on proven science,” he says. “Healthy skin looks younger.”

His sentiments are shared by Dr. Michele Koo, whose plastic surgery practice is in Kirkwood. “I have been frustrated by the skin care products available to myself, family

and patients. They simply did not meet my standards for changing and improving my own or my patients’ skin quality. I have been working with skin and formulating skin care products for decades. I understand the biochemistry of skin cells and how to deliver true medical therapeutics to cells at the different layers of skin.”

THE BASICS “We have it down to the basics,” says Samuels, whose product line is Rx Systems PF. “I tried to create products that don’t require you to use 12 things every day.

You need to cleanse your skin, use some type of cream that can repair time and environmental damage, and protect your skin. We have a cleanser, a reparative cream and a facial moisturizer with SPF.” He also offers many products for specialized needs, such as problems around the eyes or little lines around the lips.

Koo’s products are labeled Dr. Koo Premier Skin Care and also address specific issues and skin characteristics. “I have created six categories of products: a cleanser, a rejuvenation product for wrinkles and poor skin quality, a glow product for uneven pigmentation such as ruddiness and age

spots, a boost moisturizer, a gloss topical vitamin to replenish the skin’s nutrients, and a repair product for acne and scars,” she says. “In each category line, there are several products formulated for a specific skin type.”

READ LABELS How do the doctor-branded products differ from over-the-counter products? “You have to ask what the active ingredient is and if there is enough of it,” Samuels says.

Koo adds, “These are not botanicals or cosmetic skin care. I have personally created these products with a chemist based on science and biochemistry. These contain true medical therapeutics in proprietary formulations that cannot be replicated or sold over the counter, yet are gentle and will not irritate the skin because of their unique formulations.”

Maintaining a healthy pH (acid-alkaline balance) protects the skin’s health, she says.

“These products are specifically balanced to work within a certain pH to complement each other and synergistically enhance each other for the most effective anti-aging and skin rejuvenation possible,” Koo explains.

The skin has a normal acidic pH, and Samuels says you want products that are

going to help maintain that.

The base ingredient that carries the active substance also should be suited for the product’s mission, he says. “That is one place where the over-the-counter sunscreens are pretty good,” he notes. “Those bases don’t penetrate the skin very much, and that’s where you want the active ingredients to stay. If you are using active ingredients like retinol, Vitamin C, alpha lipoic acid, glycolic acid or retinoic acid, you want to use a base formulation that penetrates.”

Premium products, of course, are going to cost more than generics. “These are highly-effective, medically therapeutic skin products, not beauty products,” Koo says.

Samuels acknowledges that they cost more than over-the-counter pharmacy products. “But they are less than the expensive products that over-promise and under-deliver sold in the luxury department stores,” he says.

A fitness regimen can reverse the aging of the skin as well as the muscles, Samuels says. “We can’t make you look 25 again, but if you look at a picture from 10 years ago, we can take you back there. It takes work and you have to exercise, watch what you eat and be careful in the sun.”

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Let’s face it—we can’t all be running off to the esthetician all the time.

And it may not even be necessary. With a few sensible tips from the experts, home skin care can be quite effective. Here, Dr. Brock Ridenour of Ridenour Plastic Surgery and esthetician and Soft Surroundings beauty specialist Lauren Niewoehner share their thoughts and help us sort out myth from fact when it comes to skin care products and practices.

How often should I have a facial?

Ridenour suggests that people with thick, oily skin or acne should consider a facial every four weeks. But if the skin is thin and dry, every six to eight weeks should suffice. Niewoehner says, “At a minimum, have one seasonally to address weather-related skin concerns.” A facial helps with deep cleansing, exfoliation, hydration and more, she says.

What ingredients should you look for in a face cream?

Niewoehner says what products don’t include is just as important as what they do. “Stay away from those with artificial colors, fragrances, preservatives and stabilizers because they can have a negative long-term effect,” she says. Look for products that are hypoallergenic and free of parabens, synthetics and fragrances. Choose those that contain antioxidants like green tea and vitamins C and E, retinol (aka vitamin A), hyaluronic acid and coenzyme Q10. Ridenour adds that retinol creams should be applied at night and can be reinforced by a moisturizer containing niacinamide or ceramide to maintain the skin’s natural barrier.

What about Biore and charcoal products?

Detoxifying the skin is important, and charcoal products can be helpful in absorbing oil, removing environmental pollutants and purifying pores, Niewoehner says. (Bioré strips contain a small amount of charcoal.) Ridenour says he doesn’t care for pore strips because, “there are no scientific studies I am aware of that support the use of charcoal.”

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Do gadgets work?

Home gadgets are typically not as potent as those used by dermatologists and skin care specialists, but they can help tighten, firm and brighten. They also help with product penetration, Niewoehner says, recommending the Osmotics 3 in 1 Ageless Facial Enhancer, a multitasking device purported to tighten, firm and brighten. Ridenour points out that most home devices, including home-use lasers, “lack the intensity and power to effect real change in the skin. They require an excessive number of treatments for only a minor reward,” he says.

When is the best time to wash your face, and with what?

“Believe it or not,” Ridenour says, “washing your face is not very essential. In fact, many people do harm to their skin by washing with soaps, using hot water or rubbing the skin too aggressively.”

Niewoehner, however, says oily skin may need cleaning morning and evening and even after a workout. Both skin care experts recommend a milky cleanser for normal to dry skin. Niewoehner adds that gel is better for normal to oily complexions.

What about toner?

“Most skin care lines have moved away from traditional toners that contain alcohol because they tend to strip the skin of its natural ability to function,” Niewoehner says. She recommends hydrating mists like Rodial Dragons Blood Hyaluronic Tonic (containing hyaluronic acid, vitamin B3 and rose water) and Jane Iredale’s Pommist, containing pomegranate, white tea and rosemary leaf. “I call it my happy spray,” Niewoehner says.

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Delicate/thinner skin can be due to genetics, age, gender and race, Niewoehner says. But Ridenour says he believes patients cause their own problems by applying too many products with active ingredients (like retinoids, ascorbic acid and alpha hydroxyl acids), by excessive exfoliation or by the use of Clarisonic brushes. And sometimes, he says, sensitive skin is the result of using moisturizers with lanolin or preservatives. Niewoehner says when there is a sensitivity issue, using products free of chemicals, fragrance and preservatives is particularly important.

Is there really such thing as an anti-aging product?

Or is it more to do with DNA?

The only true anti-aging product for the skin is sunscreen, Ridenour says. Properly applied, sunscreen is the best way to avoid aging of the skin. “There are a lot of exaggerated claims about anti-aging products that promote collagen, boost oxygen in the skin, improve firmness and diminish wrinkles,” he says. “Unfortunately, the FDA does not regulate these products, and many claims are based on results in a petri dish and not human subjects.” Ridenour says he considers retinol, antioxidant formulations, barrier creams and sunscreens to be the most proven anti-aging products.

Do eyes need their own product?

“Eyes show the first signs of aging and are the windows to our soul,” Niewoehner says. “Skin around the eye is 10 times thinner and typically drier than skin on the face. I like to to use a lighter eye serum in the morning and something heavier, creamier and more emollient at night.” Using an eye sunscreen or powder mineral that you can sweep over the eye is important, she says, as well as products that help address fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. Look for those containing skin brighteners, antioxidants and caffeine, she adds.

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Winter is the perfect time to reflect on the successes and mistakes of the previous year. Once you’ve finished pondering your wins and losses—ideally with a slice of pie and hot coffee in your hand—it’s time to plan for the future. I love to do that by thinking about garden design. Take a bird’s-eye view of your garden and assess its potential. Are you making the most of your landscape? If not, it’s best to go back to the basic principles of garden design. Here are some I return to year after year to refine my garden. I hope you find them helpful.

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Consider the basic form of your garden. If you’re starting from scratch, map out the walkways and paths. Where will you sit and reflect?

What is the best and most efficient path through your garden?

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Plan Seasonal Highlights

This is the fun part of garden design: choosing the flowers! With so many beautiful flowers in the world, the options can be overwhelming, but it gets easier when you break it down by season. Ideally, you’ll have something blooming throughout the year. To get started, make a list of what’s currently in your garden and when it blooms, and sort your list by spring, summer and fall.

Do you see gaps in the seasons? If so, it’s time to add more plants!

Make a list of favorites to incorporate into your garden and start shopping.

Consider the Pollinators

Don’t forget about birds and pollinators! Make sure you have plants that will attract birds, bees, butterflies and other garden helpers.

It’s soothing to watch butterflies and bees flit from flower to flower, but our food supply depends on pollinators.

Gardeners can help by increasing the food supply for these insects, ensuring their—and our—survival.

Layer Up

Layering is another way to ensure you have visual interest throughout the year and add thickness and depth to your landscape. Layering and combining plants can fill in space and bring a lush look to your garden that will make it the envy of your neighborhood.

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30 HUNTLEIGH WOODS | HUNTLEIGH | $1,575,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 With a majestic park-like setting, this beautiful home boasts 5 BR/7 BA, all on 3+ acres in Ladue schools. Finished LL, pool, pool house & more!

50 RANDELAY DRIVE | LADUE | $1,399,000 GINA BUNDY & MARGIE KUBIK | 314.267.6262 | 314.954.2513 Mid-century modern home on 1.8 private acres boasts 4 BR/6 BA, updated kitchen, finished ll & beautiful views of garden & pool.

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We have lived in our home 52 years and have remodeled three times. I feel the outside needs an update. Hope you can help.

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DEAR RECIDIVIST REMODELER,

There are aspects of your home that look great (the left side), and parts that seem ill advised (the right side). My guess is that the side I like is original and the one I don’t is part of a more recent remodel. The question, therefore, is: How we can make the left and right sides balance esthetically?

First, the sun porch needs work. I count five different window widths in one element.

You will notice from my sketch that I believe you can get by with one width for both French doors and windows, separated by more formal columns. This adds a dignity that is currently lacking.

Next, we need to fix the second-floor bay window. By completely rebuilding it, we can make it mimic the graceful lines and proportions of the one on the left. It no longer strikes a jarring note. Finally, some little details need attention. Please align the front door, skylight and middle window. Make the middle window an octagon to reiterate the gable vent, and let’s simplify the landscaping, which will calm things down even further.

To my eyes, all the parts now work together in harmony rather than fight each other for attention.

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On these rather dreary days of winter, I have been perusing my design library and came across a book on Sunnylands— now that caught my attention!

The remarkable home of 25,000 square feet has been used for several purposes over the years, including as a presidential retreat, an appropriate place to host the Royal Family or somewhere to entertain popular celebrities. That is just what owners Walter (1908-2002) and Leonore (1918-2009) Annenberg intended for this Rancho Mirage, California, home they dubbed Sunnylands. The power couple built what is arguably one of the most significant contemporary homes of the 1960s.

Ambassador Annenberg was a powerful publisher, diplomat and philanthropist. He founded TV Guide, Seventeen magazine and other publications that he sold to Rupert Murdoch in 1988 for a reported $3 billion (that’s when a billion really meant something!). The sale of his publishing empire, combined with his already amassed wealth, certainly allowed him to make charitable contributions that would leave this world a little (or a lot) better than he found it. His credo, which we should all try to live by, was, “Education holds civilization together.”

His second marriage was to Leonore ‘Lee’ Cohn, the niece of motion picture magnate Harry Cohn. They hired A. Quincy Jones (1913-1979) in 1963 to be the architect of the home they occupied for the last five months of every year from 1966 until their deaths. Jones, a Kansas City, Missouri, native, was recognized for his urban planning and green belt design techniques.

Sunnylands is known for its pink roof (Mrs. Annenberg wanted it to blend with the sunsets), and the property includes guest quarters, three guest cottages, 11 man-made lakes and a 9-hole golf course. It housed a large portion of the Annenberg art collection (Picasso, Van Gogh, Wyeth, Monet) until it was moved to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fine copies of the originals hang in their place for visitors. This compound all hides behind a large pink wall and flora and fauna that offer security from the street.

The original interiors of the home were designed by famed movie star/interior designer Charles William ‘Billy’ Haines (1900-1973) and Ted Garber (1920-2000). Garber went on to design for President and Mrs. Reagan in California and at the White House. These two gentlemen had a sleek contemporary approach to furniture design that complemented the traditional art and desert views.

The Annenbergs hosted seven U.S. presidents in their home, as well as royalty and diplomats from many nations and all political backgrounds. They truly wanted it to be a place for summit meetings and retreats.

In 2009, Mrs. Annenberg secured 15 adjoining acres to build a 17,000-square-foot visitors’ center that serves as the starting point for tours. sunnylands.org

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WHAT’S IN A NAME: SUNBRELLA

Sunbrella fabrics have come a long way in the 34 years I have been doing interior design. In their infancy, the durable ‘outdoor fabrics’ were stiff, produced in limited and unsightly (downright ugly) colors and patterns, and were so pricey they were a hard sell.

Today, the industry has caught up with the needs of the consumer and offers fabrics not only under the Sunbrella name, but also from other companies. The feel of the fabrics is so ‘normal,’ for lack of a better word, that it is difficult at times for the seasoned professional or typical consumer to know that they in fact are stain-, mildew- and fade-resistant. My favorite selling point is: “You can clean it with bleach!”

In today’s society, where most families have given up the idea of formal spaces in their homes and children are free to run wild, these tough, stain-resistant fabrics are a godsend. Now it is possible to have both beauty and function. Today’s Sunbrella fabric choices resemble linen, cotton, velvet, wool and any other fabric category you can imagine.

TRADE SECRETS Hiring An Interior Professional

I use the word ‘professional,’ as there are several titles that people in the design industry can use: designer, decorator, taste maker, decorette. There is no one title for a designer, no single path for mastering the trade, and no standard way a design professional is reimbursed. It can be by the hour, built into the purchase of retail decor items, by the project, etc.

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hiring? That depends on your design needs and budget. If all you want is help moving your own items around for a fresh look or advice on paint colors, that’s relatively simple and inexpensive.

But if you’re looking for someone who can help with upholstery and drapery services, new custom furniture or lighting, a seasoned professional is your best choice. At this level, a designer is probably also qualified to help with small or large construction projects.

Pay attention to credentials, which indicate various levels of knowledge. If a designer has the initials ASID behind his

or her name, it means they have completed further study in the field. Mind you, that doesn’t have anything to do with talent.

If a designer is licensed, it means primarily two things: he or she can officially call themselves an interior designer and they can make structural suggestions. By law, if they are not licensed, they shouldn’t do either (however, few abide by this rule).

In my opinion, designer fit boils down to three things: a good personality match between the client and designer; a budget agreement; and similar design approaches.

If the design professional and client don’t see eye to eye, there will be friction

until the end. If a client can’t effectively communicate budget restraints (everyone has them) or the designer cannot or will not work within them, failure will be the end result. The most important question: what is the designer’s esthetic? Do they have ‘a look’? Do you want that look? If the answer is yes, you’ve found your person.

If you want your own look, make sure the designer understands that, too.

As I have always said, “We are not saving lives, we are slapping chintz on windows.”

The design process should be fun and educational for the client, so find someone who can create that experience for you.

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[ 63124 ] 28 Twin Springs Lane | $2,900,000 Noon-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 10183 Winding Ridge Road | $1,499,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 64 Briarcliff | $1,089,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 40 Conway Close | $864,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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17761 Drummer Lane | $632,000 Pr/SqFt: $196.88 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate-Town & Country Agent: Louise Donovan

709 Clark Ave. | $440,000 Pr/SqFt: $200.00 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate-Kirkwood/Webster Agent: Doug Cooksey

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15124 Denwoods Drive | $425,000 Pr/SqFt: $146.96 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Kimberly Jones 2204 Joyceridge Court | $535,200 Pr/SqFt: $177.45 Barry Upchurch Realty Agent: Donna Cox

[ 63021 ] 959 Hanna Bend Court | $480,000 Pr/SqFt: $237.98 PalmerHouse Properties Agent: Julia Ker

[ 63105 ] 233 N. Forsyth Blvd. | $659,000 Pr/SqFt: $237.73 Laura McCarthy Real EstateClayton | Agent: Elizabeth St. Cin

800 Rochdale Drive | $577,500 Pr/SqFt: $199.34 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate-Kirkwood/Webster Agent: Carole Bernsen 356 Halcyon Drive | $625,000 Pr/SqFt: $195.56 John Jackson Neighborhood Real Estate Agent: John Jackson

101 Bellerosa Drive | $725,000 Pr/SqFt: $173.65 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Agent: Carolyn Tumminia

52 Briarcliff | $820,000 Pr/SqFt: $100.58 RE/MAX Select Real Estate Agent: Peter Lu

[ 63131 ] 12 Chapel Hill Estates Drive $510,000 | Pr/SqFt: $213.93 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agent: Irene Pappas-Edwards

[ 63132 ] 1 Briar Oak Road | $1,865,000 Pr/SqFt: $339.09 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate-Ladue Agent: Steven Mathes

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336 S. Spoede Road | $475,000 Pr/SqFt: $202.04 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Cindy Behnen

19 Waverton Drive | $415,000 Pr/SqFt: $261.34 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Mac Scott

28 Ladue Meadows Lane $1,225,000 | Pr/SqFt: $238.98 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate | Agent: Kim Carney

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41 Portland Dr Frontenac | 63131 41Portland.com

54 Broadview Dr Clayton | 63105 54Broadview.com

12 Lindworth Dr Ladue | 63124 12Lindworth.com

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4025 S. Lindbergh Blvd Sunset Hills | 63127 4025SouthLindbergh.com

355 Cherry Hills Meadows Dr Wildwood | 63040 355CherryHillsMeadows.com

675 Honey Locust Ln Labadie | 63055 675HoneyLocust.com

1442 Ridgetree Trails Dr Wildwood | 63021 1442RidgetreeTrails.com

1811 Manor Hill Rd Town & Country | 63131 1811ManorHill.com

947 Town & Country Estates Ct Town & Country | 63141

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Green products available.

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ESTATE SALES HERITAGE ESTATE SALES, LLC

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BRIGHT CLEANING SPECIALIST We Specialize in Chandelier Cleaning

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GUTTERS/ROOFING

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C.H.I. INC.

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Mike Copeland 314-265-4568 Fully Insured • All Work Guaranteed!

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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314-282-6614

TREE SERVICES

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

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured Call 314-426-2911 www.meyertreecare.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

THE GUTTER GUY

Cleaning, Repairs, Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind • Free Estimates Contact Tony 314-413-2888 thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com

314-993-4307

LAWN & GARDEN

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We Specialize in: • Fall Prevention • Grab Bars/Handrails • Pathway Lighting • Ramps • And So Much More!

---------Light Hauling--------We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or Purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

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REMODEL & REPAIR

Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Insured.

Free Estimates.

40 Years Experience.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

M & M CUSTOM PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal.

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

PIANO TUNING

TREE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

Trimming • Deadwooding Reduction • Removals Stump grinding • Year round service • Fully insured Contact Michael Baumann for a free estimate & property inspection at 636-375-2812 You’ll be glad you called!

MCGREEVY PIANO

Stay Tuned for the New Year!

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