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As part of its Closets for a Cause initiative, the Maplewood company donated more than $3,300 to the Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis. The money will go towards programs like support groups, educational workshops and healthy lifestyle and stress management classes.

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The nonprofit received a $10,506 grant from the Missouri Arts Council.

The grant will support the 2022 Mosaics Fine Art Festival, which will take place Sept. 16 to 18 and feature artwork from around 80 artists.

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The Kirkwood School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the school’s new two-classroom addition. The project was made possible through funds generated by Prop R, which was approved in April last year.

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by stephanie wallace ADAPTATION AND INNOVATION HAVE BEEN MAJOR THEMES for everyone the last two years, but nowhere has the pandemic’s need for creativity been more evident than in, well, the creative arts. “The arts have been disproportionately impacted with more than 30% of organizations unable to survive,” says Kelly Pollock, executive director of COCA. “The ones left standing are a testament to the community—COVID-19 taught us about our own adaptability and resilience, but we wouldn’t be here without support.” The creative arts organization is excited to celebrate with the community at its annual COCAcabana fundraiser.

This year’s event will be held April 29 at COCA, and the lead sponsor is Anheuser-Busch. In celebration of the equitable and universal nature of art, the theme will be Make It Pop! “It’s a play on pop art,” Pollock explains. “We love that the genre speaks to the idea that art is everyday and accessible to everyone—it doesn’t have to be elitist.” Along with popping champagne, the theme will be evident in a pop art-inspired community project, a selfie room and several pop-ups from local artists, such as fashion designers and florists. To ensure the event can be inclusive of all, there also will be an after hours party with a lower ticket price.

For the first time since the nonprofit’s campus renovation and expansion was completed in 2020, COCAcabana’s student performances and auction will be held in the Catherine B. Berges Theatre.

“The last two years, we’ve had to adapt, but we’re thrilled to be able to celebrate a full-fledged COCAcabana with the community,” says Virginia Howell, director of individual and corporate engagement. “It will be an incredible way to see all that COCA has to offer.” Presented by Bayer, the live auction will include items like a trip to Hawaii and a bourbon and bonfire meet and greet in Beaver Creek, Colorado, with Cole Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone.

COCAcabana is the nonprofit’s only annual fundraiser. “It offers critical support for all of our programs, including financial assistance for students,” Pollock says. “It’s a lynchpin, raising 20% of our contributed revenue and forming new connections in the community.” The success of COCA’s mission is evident in this year’s alumna chair Joye Forrest, the reigning Miss Missouri USA. “She’s the embodiment of what we hope for students and a wonderful representative for the entire state,” Howell says. “COCAcabana will be her last official night with the crown, so we’re thrilled to be able to honor her.”

Along with celebrating COCA, creativity and community, this year’s COCAcabana will serve as somewhat of a last hurrah for Pollock. After 25 years with the organization, she will be exiting later this summer. “It’s been the most incredible, fulfilling journey,” she says. “This has been my dream job, serving with a group of creative, supportive and community-minded people. I’m so proud of the accomplishments we have collectively achieved, and I feel it’s the right time to turn it over to the next leader. We’re in a position of tremendous strength, growth and impact. Our supporters are engaged and ready to help COCA begin this next chapter.” &

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Charlie Brennan, who years ago had a regular column in this very publication called “Charlie’s Town,” is leaving KMOX after nearly 34 years of doing a regular morning show. Although he’s turning off his mic in May, he’s still planning to stay involved with Donnybrook, the lively, long-running debate-style political commentary show on KETC-TV, Channel 9. Was it really that long ago that Brennan moved here from Boston and hung his hat for the first time in the StL? Um, yep; it was in 1988. Jeepers. But that’s not quite as astonishing to this writer, who’s been over the hill for more than a few years and continues to pick up speed on his way down the other side. As another item from the broadcast media world, Bob Costas, the preternaturally youthful sportscaster, has turned not 30, 40, 50 or even 60… but 70 years old! A picture of

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City Museum is kicking off several unique spring activities starting this weekend, one for kids, another for older visitors and a third for anyone who’s ever craned their neck to look up at the 100-year-old warehouse from the street, spied a school bus, jet plane, hippo and praying mantis looming overhead and asked themselves, “What’s all this, then?” It’s the enormous, and certifiably odd, brainchild of the late Bob Cassilly. Always evolving and always a touch mysterious, the museum is offering guided tours for the first time this spring.

Explore the artsy warehouse and learn about the lives and materials that helped shape one of the most eccentric museums in the world. After-hours group tours also are available on request.

Visit citymuseum.org/tours. This Saturday, April 9, Central Print, a nonprofit that supports the art of letterpress printmaking, comes to City Museum from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for a workshop. Guests can design their own posters and use the printing press and repurposed paper to create artwork using printing blocks from the museum inventory. The activity is free with general admission.

Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10, the museum welcomes all pirates (and wannabe pirates) to find a treasure trove of golden eggs hidden throughout the building. Follow the treasure map to hunt for prizes that include candy, toys and general admission tickets for a return visit! The treasure hunt takes place from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and is free with admission. A seasonal, springtime bunny photo op adds even more fun both days.

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Costas from back in the day as a KMOX personality shows him in a very bold, plaid sport coat that kind of reminds me of the upholstery in somebody’s 1972 Ford Pinto. Anyhow, the young feller hopes to do fewer events as time goes on, save his appearances on CNN and his periodic in-depth HBO show that takes a different look at the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. A tip of the hat to Brennan and Costas—and this issue’s star of ‘Notable Neighbors,’ Ron Jacober—for doing the Gateway City proud on the air.

Another place to play golf, without actually playing golf, is expected to arrive in the StL by the fall. There are plenty of places to wait for the really efficient golfers behind you to ‘play through’ besides Forest Park and country clubs. We already have dozens of miniature golf courses—and one, or maybe it’s already two, TopGolf locations in the metro. To the unschooled eye (and rabid imagination), the TopGolf in Chesterfield Valley is kind of like a bowling alley on stilts. It’s fun, they say. Well, they do serve food and have a liquor license, so there is that. I seem to recall that bowling can become wildly hilarious after a few beers, so why not golf—without having to worry about driving your cart into a water hazard. Here it is, folks: the X-Golf Indoor Golf Simulator will simulate golf inside the former Pier 1 Imports space at 15382 Manchester Road inside the Ellisville Plaza shopping center.

No word on whether you actually get to hit a ball, but if you’re a duffer like I am, you could have one teed up and manage to miss it. More than once, even. All the more reason to decamp to the full-service restaurant and bar and lie about your golf prowess. The place will occupy more than 8,500 square feet, which seems like plenty of acreage to find your ball, be it real or simulated. There are now 50 locations of California-based X-Golf in operation, with plans to open 50 more. The company touts its golf simulator as “the most comprehensive indoor golf tracking system available,” using cameras and spin rates. It measures ball speed, launch and direction as well as club trajectory, impact and velocity, performing some 6,000 calculations per second. Well, that’s a whole heck of a lot more calculations per second than many golfers who love playing the real game would ever need. Try this: Swing. I hit it! Great! Um, where’d it go?

OMG, it’s in the hole! (That was a simulation, of course.)

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LAST ISSUE’S Q&A Who was Juliette Gordon Low, and where did she live?

Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of America.

She lived in Savannah, Georgia.

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ballwin There is joy in Mudville, after all! The home opener for the St. Louis Cardinals is Thursday, April 7, and the only people who’ll be required to wear a mask are the catchers and home-plate umpire. The MLB season, at this point, is slated for a full 162 games—with the players’ strike averted at the last minute. Whew. And an icon, Albert Pujols, will again be wearing his No. 5 Redbirds uniform. No way! Yes, way.

Might he have a World Series anything like his starring role in 2011?

Well, we’re getting just a little ahead of ourselves. Let’s look back at the Cardinals’ amazing 1964 season, which culminated in a triumph in seven games over the N.Y. Yankees. Veteran KMOX broadcaster Ron Jacober has rolled that analog clock back 58 years practically to ancient StL history and written ’64 Cardinals: A Team, a Season, and a Showdown for the Ages with crack baseball statistician Robert Tiemann. “It may have been more significant for what happened behind the scenes than on the field,” says Jacober, now 82, in a voice familiar over the AM radio airwaves to innumerable St. Louisans, metro residents and beyond. August Anheuser Busch Jr.—Gussie, to admirers and detractors—was in the executive suite. The brewery magnate, who’d purchased the struggling team in 1953, would own the club until his death in 1975. Late in the 1964 season, however, they were 11 games back, with 39 to play. “Gussie understood failure, but he didn’t know much about baseball,” notes Jacober. Of course, he knew how to throw money around.

Nevertheless, he failed to snag future Hall-of-Fame players like Willie Mays or Ernie Banks. Gussie wined and dined feisty itinerant manager Leo Durocher at Grant’s Farm; Durocher went on to helm

the Chicago Cubs. Although he’d failed to procure Cubs star Banks for the Cards, a struggling outfielder from the Windy City did come aboard: Lou Brock. “The Cubs wanted him to be a power hitter, but he just wanted to run,” says Jacober. And hit and run he did in 1964. “Brock was the catalyst.” With him in 1964 were Redbirds royalty, some rendered in bronze outside ‘Busch III:’ Bob Gibson pitched and won two hard-fought games in the series. Key to the book is the Civil Rights struggle, discrimination still was rampant in baseball. Black players, among them Brock, Gibson, Curt Flood and first-baseman Bill White had to find different lodging in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the team trained. White’s frustration spilled over, and his comment was widely reported: “When are you going to treat us like humans?” Gussie seized the hospitality opportunity by building a hotel; locals were amazed to see Blacks integrating the swimming pool. “They barbecued together,” says Jacober, whose task for this, his second volume with Tiemann, was to interview key players. (Immortal Moments in Cardinals History was the duo’s first.) Jacober stumbled into his rewarding broadcast career; while with AAA of Missouri, he took a one-hour broadcasting class “on a lark.” He was working part-time at WIV in Belleville when KMOX topper Bob Hardy was listening and picked up the phone.

“It was like getting a call from God!” quips Jacober, who parlayed a part-time gig at The Voice of St. Louis into a broadcast career of more than four decades in radio and at Channel 5, KSDK-TV. Jacober and Tiemann will sign books at 6 p.m. on April 26, at the Schlafly Branch of St. Louis Public Library. Visit reedypress.com.

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CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS OF THE ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARDS! The Muny’s production of Chicago took top honors for an individual show with seven awards.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, The Midnight Company, STAGES St. Louis, The Black Rep and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis also were among the local companies that took home awards

Clayton residents won’t want to miss the annual State of the City on April 19. Hosted by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature a presentation by major Michelle Harris as well as a cocktail reception.

Registration is required.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri have launched a new campaign to raise $1 million, Battle @ the Ballpark: Rock!

Paper! Scissors! The peer-to-peer fundraiser will culminate June 4 in a showdown to determine the ultimate Rock Paper Scissors champ at Busch Stadium. Individuals who raise $250 or more get perks like Cardinals game vouchers and Green Seats for the tournament.

STAGES St. Louis has announced

the complete cast and creative team for the pre-Broadway world premiere of The Karate Kid - The Musical. The production will be helmed by director Amon Miyamoto, who has the distinction of being the first Japanese director of a Broadway production with the revival of Pacific Overtures, and the cast and crew includes several Tony Award nominees and winners.

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PATTY by patty hannum

TODAY I’D LIKE TO SHARE MY DREAMS .

No, not the ones I have for the future, but those that come to me in the middle of the night. I can’t let go of things from the past. And while I have a great therapist, I am not going to waste her time or my money talking about my weird dreams, but I am happy to waste yours. Kidding—but not really.

Background information is helpful as you don your ratty Columbo trench coat to help me decipher what it means. First, I spent seven or so years working at The Limited. Working in retail taught me so much—some good, some bad. First, your spouse has no idea what size you wear. Every man who came into the store to shop for their wife or girlfriend all said the same thing when asked: “She is about your size.” When the woman returned the items, you would learn the man was wildly off. So, women, quit worrying about your size. The man in your life is clueless. The second thing I learned was that people often don’t make eye contact or acknowledge retail workers. It is weird. No, “Hi, how are you?,” no

response to questions asked. That is the reason that I go out of my way to be nice to retail workers.

I then had a career in the financial services industry and learned lots of things, but somehow none of them seem to penetrate my dreams.

I spent more time in that job than anywhere else and, to be honest, worked harder, but nothing ever seeps into my midnight musings.

Here’s the dream. I pull up to Babies-R-Us (I know they are out of business) to work my shift. I am 62, so I am dreaming in real-time. I open the door, and the district manager greets me with “Our stock price has dropped by 50%, so I took down all of the displays. No one is going to shop here today.” In my dream, I am startled, not by the news of the stock price but by the missing displays and the stupidity of the district manager. I reply that no one who is buying diapers cares about the stock price, and we better get the displays set back up so people know we are open. I wake up while I am setting up the displays. End of dream!

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What does this mean? This dream does not fall into the nine most common dream categories according to Google. Nor am I dreaming about water, wind, fire or dying which apparently are all symbolic, so I am left to analyze this on my own.

First, why would I be working in retail at 62? It was my first real job, and I was good at it. I won sales awards and even though it was hard on my feet, I liked the challenge of starting at $0 every day. The stock price comment is easy. After all my years working in the financial services industry, I know the best time to buy stocks is when the market is in a down cycle. My dismissal of the district manager.

Hmm. That’s easy, too. I’ve always had a problem with authority. Plus, I know shoppers couldn’t care less about the stock price of a company. And, pulling together the displays, well of course I would fix the problem. Wouldn’t you? But why do I keep having the dream? What is the message?

Help me! Or not! Regardless, peace my peeps and pleasant dreams.

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someone who can dream up and launch one creative idea after another. One of my favorite entrepreneurs is Stacy Stahl. Fresh out of college, she created a website to share proposal stories. Before she knew it, she was leading a company and transforming an industry.

Still just a kid, Stacy sold @howtheyasked to The Knot.

After Stacy took a little time to celebrate and see the world, she was ready to launch her next baby, Sweeter Cards. It combined a few of life’s greatest pleasures and wrapped them into a brand new concept in the gifting world: the first-ever all-in-one greeting card and chocolate bar.

As the former queen of proposals, what’s the best place to get engaged in St. Louis?

I always recommend that couples get engaged at places that mean something to them. For instance, if you first said “I love you” on a park bench in Forest Park, propose there. Or, if your first date was at a restaurant, have a surprise engagement party there after the proposal with your friends and family.

What is your favorite thing to do with kids in St. Louis?

I love going to Forest Park with our son, River. There are so many outdoor adventures for him to have there, and he loves all the bird watching he can do. DeMun also is a fun area for the family. We go to the playground there and then grab lunch at Kaldi’s or ice cream at Clementine’s. The green area across the street is also a fun place to meet friends for a picnic. We’re excited to take River to the Botanical Gardens when it warms up a bit.

Greatest adventure anywhere in the world?

We went to Milos, Greece, a few years back and had the most beautiful time. Great food, stunning views and awesome people and culture. The water was full of magical colors.

What do you love about St. Louis?

St. Louis has all the draws of a big city without the headaches that most others have. It’s so easy to raise a family and have date nights without the kids at the same time. Places like Jazz St. Louis are near and dear to our hearts, and The Fox is a beautiful venue for shows and entertainment. The parks also are world class.

We’re big fans of Queeny Park and Forest Park. I love how central St. Louis is to other parts of the country.

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What’s on your night stand?

My Kindle! I enjoy page turners and deeply emotional stories.

Two of my favorites lately have been Daisy Jones and The Six and American Marriage.

Who inspires you and why?

As of late, I am inspired by my interior designer and wonderful friend, Karen Korn. She designed our house in University City and put so much heart and talent into it. She is not only an artist, but a business owner as well. She has been growing her own boutique firm for the last few years. It was inspiring to watch her passion and creativity, and I am in awe of how meaningful her work becomes for her clients. To be able to bring ideas to life—just as I do as an entrepreneur—in this capacity is incredible.

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In honor of Women’s History Month, the school celebrated 100 years of achievement by female athletes. One of the athletes recognized is Lauren Cornthwaite (pictured, bottom row, third from right, with the Principia upper school varsity field hockey team), who played field hockey and basketball and competed on the track and field team. This summer, the new Simon Athletic Complex, a state-of-the-art fitness and performance center and gymnasium, will open with classrooms and meeting rooms that honor Principia’s female athletes and coaches who propelled the program forward.

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The nonprofit appointed two local educators to its board of directors. Missy Heinemann is part of the performing arts faculty at Mary Institute and Saint Louis County Day School, and her performance experience includes productions with St. Louis Shakespeare Festival and St. Louis Actors’ Studio. Kelley Weber is the director of theater for Clayton High School. A founding member of the Mustard Seed Theatre, she also has credits with Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, the Shakespeare Festival, New Jewish Theatre and Metro Theatre. She won the 2020 St. Louis Circle Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy for her work in A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur at the Tennessee Williams Festival.

The work of six students was recognized by C-SPAN in the 2022 Student Cam National Documentary Competition.

Senior Lucy Burns was one of 32 third-prize winners nationwide for her entry “The Plastic Project.” Juniors Cecilia Bartin, Thao-Vi Do, Jane Dubberke, Nora Hamilton and Brayden Maxwell were given honorable mentions.

The competition asked students to create a short video about the the impact of the federal government on their life.

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Kirkwood High School also earned the national championship title at the annual USA Racquetball National High School Championships. Both the boy’s and girl’s racquetball teams placed second in the nation, and KHS was recognized as “Best Overall Team.” Some 346 high school racquetball players from across the country competed in the national championship. KHS had 65 students complete, making the team the largest co-ed junior racquetball program in the country.

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Nine students received Gold Key awards from the Missouri Scholastic Art & Writing program. Gold Key winners are automatically considered for the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards,the longest-running recognition program for creative teens. The students honored were Sana’a Abou Antoun, Elisa Chen, Ajay Eisenberg, Mikaela Snitzer, Jack Watts and Matthew Wehling from Central High; Miranoush Nalbandian from West High; Hannah An from North High; and Katherine Roland from West Middle School.

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HOW WE VIEW CHILDHOOD CURRENT PARENTAL FEARS are creating an unhealthy vision of what childhood is all about because anxieties about falling behind have pushed parents to overschedule and micromanage. This pressurized child rearing tells us something about how we view childhood. Let me explain.

I see two main fears driving parents today. One is their worry that their kids are falling behind their peers in academics, athletics, popularity and admittance to top colleges. The old maxim of keeping up with the Joneses has changed to keeping up with the Joneses’ kids. So, they fill up their children’s schedules with professional athletic coaching, premier summer sports camps and enrichment classes for math, violin and chess. The second fear I hear from parents is how unequipped they feel to prepare kids for a future that is far different from our own. Young adults have more choices for careers than in previous generations, and the careers many will pursue have been invented yet. We’ve lost the security of our expectations.

These two fears have caused parents to overindulge, overprotect, push and pressure their children. Parents tend to overfocus on achievement instead of character building to the detriment of their kids.

So, I am here to remind you that childhood is not a contest.

The goal of your children’s youth is not to win national soccer championships or earn college scholarships. The purpose of grade school should not be just high school prep—and high school not just college prep. If you pursue these goals, it’s going to be hard not to micromanage your children to keep them on the course set for them. But that is not how life works! Every child has their own destiny and path, and they must learn their lessons in their own way and in their own time.

There is a deep cost for kids who are constantly performing for and being judged by adults. The relentless pressure to be the best, impress everyone, be popular, be special, be perfect and not disappoint anyone distracts kids from what’s really important: getting to know yourself, building your social-emotional intelligence, trying different things, taking risks and time to just be. I counsel so many girls who are stressed out from these pressures and who feel like they are never good enough. This is one of the main culprits behind the rising levels of anxiety and stress in kids and teens.

I encourage you to redirect your focus so your kids can be kids. Kids need downtime and the autonomy to pursue their own interests. Allow kids to play for play’s sake and their love of the game, learn for the love of learning, be of service, explore, have adventures, challenge themselves, and make decisions based on what’s right for them versus keeping up with the Jones’ kids. Shift your view of childhood so that you can let kids be kids. Step aside and allow children to build their own story and unique mark on the world. And do not allow your parenting to be guided by these fears. & TIM JORDAN, M.D., IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO WORKS WITH GIRLS IN GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE. CHECK OUT HIS NEW ONLINE COURSE, PARENTING GIRLS: THE CHALLENGES GIRLS FACE TODAY WITH THEIR FEELINGS AND FRIENDSAND WHAT THEY NEED, AT DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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STUDENT STANDOUTS by stephanie wallace

ELLIE PALOUCEK OF WEBSTER GROVES HIGH SCHOOL IF YOU DON’T FIND ELLIE PALOUCEK on the soccer field, check the basketball court. The Webster Groves High School senior has distinguished herself in both sports. Next fall, she’ll continue her soccer career as a Billiken at Saint Louis University.

We checked in with the young athlete about her love of the game and what she’s taking away from her high school career.

When did you start playing soccer?

I started when I was really young. My older siblings were involved in soccer, so I would play with them. We’d go to their games, and I’d watch with my parents. I remember wanting to be part of the action so bad! When I did start playing myself, my first club team was actually a boys team. It was a bit of a strange experience, and the team was very competitive. I remember standing out because I was a girl, but it wasn’t really a problem because I could play at the same level as the boys.

How did you get involved in basketball?

My older siblings played basketball as well, and my dad was really into coaching. I played on a YMCA team with my friends, and he was the coach. When I was younger, one of my best friends and I also went to one-on-one training together for a few years.

What is your favorite part of playing either sport?

I think just being with people. With team sports, it’s about working together to win. I also like the commitment of going to practice every day and working to get better. It’s something you can rely on.

How did the pandemic affect your career as a high school athlete?

When I found out my sophomore season had been canceled, I wasn’t sure what to do at first, but I took things into my own hands. I ran and made sure I touched a soccer ball every day. It was hard not being in a setting with the whole team, but I tried to handle it on my own.

Have there been any highlights of your senior year?

One of the biggest things is that I went to state a few weeks ago for basketball. Both the Webster Groves girls and boys teams qualified.

We ended up placing third, but the boys won. It was great to get to go together, having two teams on the bus, experiencing success together and being a part of school history.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

In my free time, I’m a big family girl. I love hanging out with them.

I have a little nephew who I especially enjoy spending time with.

I also babysit most weekends, and I like to hang out with my friends.

My school has an entrepreneurship incubator, and I run a sticker business called Stickable through it with a partner. I enjoy that.

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Whether you’re looking for a book to share with your kids now or thinking ahead about summer reading, don’t forget to check out local authors! Many St. Louisans have written books for children and adolescents. Here are just a few.

LINCOLN IN SPRINGFIELD

by Jan Jacobi A follow-up to Jacobi’s award-winning debut, Young Lincoln, this book offers insight into Abraham Lincoln’s time as a young professional and politician in Springfield, Illinois.

Young adult readers get a more human portrait of the 16th president as the historical novel follows him from his time as a fledgling lawyer to his first term as a congressman.

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From sports triumphs to political controversies, Brown, a local news anchor at Fox 2, shares the top news stories from the Show-Me State’s history for each calendar day.

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by John Hendrix This book is interwoven with handwritten text and art, providing a unique reading experience. Hendrix shares the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor who was part of the German resistance to Nazism and was arrested for his association with plans to assassinate Adolf Hitler.

Z O E Y LY N D O N ’ S B I G M O V E T O T H E L O U

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GIVING BACK Sew Hope Community Sewing Room by stephanie wallace

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KACIE STARR LONG KNOWS how difficult it can be to find employment after public perception of you has shifted.

As the city’s youngest ever elected alderman, she resigned amidst scandal and found people were unwilling to work with her. Luckily, she was able to use her sewing skills to make a living for herself.

Now, she’s founded Sew Hope Community Sewing Room to serve as a creative resource for North County. As part of Jacob’s Ladder Ministries, the initiative also is dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated individuals develop a skill set that can be used to earn a living.

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How did you learn to sew?

My paternal grandmother was a phenomenal seamstress. Despite growing up in rural Mississippi in the 1940s, she could create clothing that belonged on runways in Paris or Milan. She had great style, and I grew up with her running a sewing boutique where she would create items for herself or other people in the community. However, her daughters never took up sewing. She was diagnosed with ALS, and while she was in hospice, I realized that when she died, that legacy would die as well. I decided I needed to learn how to sew, so I started taking lessons.

Where did the idea of Sew Hope come from?

I stumbled across City Sewing Room in 2016. I was having difficulty with a commercial sewing pattern, and it was a resource to help people with sewing projects. I fell in love with the concept and developed a friendship with founder Anne Stirnemann. For a while, I ran my custom sewing business out of City Sewing Room, and I realized we needed something like this in North County. Anne offered to help, and that’s show Sew Hope materialized.

Why is it important to provide the community creative opportunities?

People from all walks of life need a creative sanctuary. I want Sew Hope to be a safe place where you can explore and develop your creativity without judgment. Since we’ve opened, we’ve had a lot of

widows, widowers and other people who feel isolated or forgotten come in to find a sense of community and purpose by working with their hands. Part of our mission is to help formerly incarcerated people by teaching them how to sew so they can sustainably support their families. We want to nurture and encourage people to create beautiful things.

What programs does Sew Hope offer?

We offer kids and adults sewing and quilting classes, and there are one-day classes to teach people how sewing machines work in case theirs is broken or they’re having trouble with it. We also host sip and sew parties and have therapy groups for women who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. We offer space for designers and at-home sewers who need a large workplace, and our monthly memberships give people unlimited access to our fabric and notions. We also sell fabric for three dollars a pound, which is a big discount. Every month, we will do a service project, so our sewers have the opportunity to use their skills to give back to the community.

What do you hope for the initiative in the future?

Moving forward, we want to open a small batch manufacturing center where we can hire and train people who were previously incarcerated. We also want to be able to provide transitional housing for those individuals. Our goal is really to help those who have been set aside or discarded.

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WORK TOGETHER URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS by stephanie wallace IN 1917, RACE RIOTS DEVASTATED THE BLACK COMMUNITY in East St. Louis.

A year later, a group of African American and white St. Louisans came together to found the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to empower those affected. Now, 104 years later, the nonprofit is the largest branch of the national Urban League organization and maintains its mission to provide programs for economic opportunity, educational excellence, community empowerment and civil rights advocacy.

In 2021, the Urban League served more people than it has in its century-long history.

Almost 200,000 individuals benefited from the nonprofit’s more than 55 programs. As the pandemic has continued to impact the community, the organization has evolved to meet the changing needs of those it serves, according to president and CEO Michael McMillan. “We are very grateful to all of the entities that helped us serve more people and modify our programs like food pantries, housing capacity and utilities assistance,” he says. “Our mission has always been to help people when they are most in need and also give them the resources to take care of themselves and their families.”

The Urban League is currently in the process of raising $25 million through its Restoring Hope campaign. The initiative’s objective is to transform the Victor Roberts Building, also known as the Old Sears Building, on North Kingshighway into a new headquarters for the nonprofit. Built in 1928, the 205,000-square-foot facility has played a pivotal role in North St. Louis’ history, and the Urban League plans to build on that legacy. “We will revitalize this area, returning it to its former glory,” McMillan explains. “It will not only offer access to social and economic services from the Urban League, but also other resources that are necessary for a good quality of life in any community.”

Each year to celebrate its anniversary, the Urban League holds its Annual Dinner.

The event is a way for the nonprofit to share its accomplishments with the community and raise funding for its programs. This year, it will be held April 19 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel. “The Annual Dinner is a platform to showcase our

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The event also offers the nonprofit the opportunity to honor those who have supported its mission. This year’s honorees are current national Urban League president Marc Morial, who is receiving the Whitney M. Young Humanitarian Award, and James and Elizabeth Mannen Berges, who are being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. “We cannot do what we do alone,” McMillan says. “It is only by working in partnership with the community that we can be as impactful as we were designed to be 104 years ago. The Urban League was created to be a bridge.

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by julia m. johnson WHEN SCHEDULES GET HECTIC AND THE PRESSURES of life accumulate, it’s easy to forget about the importance of self-care. People often feel obliged to put off their own needs until the requirements of career and family can be met, and that may lead to a continuous cycle of placing personal care on a back burner.

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Over the past two years, people have spent much more time at home than they used to, and self-care has fallen by the wayside for many, Campbell says. Long periods of working, schooling and raising a family under the same roof can be stressful, but the medical spa’s relaxing, soothing services can help. Facials, laser treatments, microdermabrasion, broadband light and chemical peels are among the most popular nonsurgical services available, and plastic and reconstructive surgeons Dr. Frank Simo and Dr. Collin Chen see patients for more in-depth services as well.

Campbell says many adults opt for skin treatments like microdermabrasion and dermaplaning as they head into the spring and summer months. “Microdermabrasion helps remove dead cells and brightens your skin,” she explains. “It also helps to stimulate collagen and elastin production, and it can be customized based on your needs and skin type.” Dermaplaning has similar exfoliating effects, and it helps to remove fine hairs and improve skin texture.

Depending on their individual needs, clients can opt for different combinations of treatments, such as a facial with microdermabrasion. Issues like hyperpigmentation,

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“A client might come in and say, ‘I want to have laser hair removal, a facial with dermaplaning and treatment for brown pigmentation all in one visit,” she says. “We are a one-stop site for skin services, and we can help with all of these issues.”

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Now is an ideal time to schedule an appointment for fresher-looking skin, according to Campbell. “We have noticed the happiness and relief on clients’ faces as they come back in for services, and we love seeing the confidence boost they get from healthier skin—especially after being at home so much over the past two years,” she says. “People are so glad to get back to caring for themselves after taking care of everyone else.” &

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Looking for a caffeine fix? Goshen Coffee Roasters is moving into the former Soulard Coffee Garden space at 910 Geyer Ave. in Maplewood.

The popular Edwardsville coffee company offers a variety of roasts and specialty drinks, and each coffee variety is paired with a unique charity to which a portion of its sales are donated. … In more brew news, Northwest Coffee Roasting Co. has opened up a new space in Schnucks in Webster Groves. It’s serving up the same menu as the coffee shop’s Central West End spot.

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Michael and Tara Gallina’s restaurant group, Take Root Hospitality, has acquired Bar Les Freres in Clayton. The restaurant is one of the trio of beloved spots owned by Zoe Robinson, which closed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bar Les Freres will remain a French bistro, and several popular menu items also will continue being served. The relaunch is expected to happen in June.

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The minute my dad took a bite of these, his eyes immediately got huge. He said this was by far one of the best beef dishes he has ever tasted. I have to 100% agree with him. This recipe is not only delicious, but also easy to get in the crock pot. These truly are The Best Slow Cooker Short Ribs, and that is because of a few special steps. These short ribs are encrusted with an easy pistachio asiago garlic mixture that is addicting on its own. They are seared before slow cooking for five and a half hours, so they fall off the bone and right onto your plate. Let’s get started!

THE BEST SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS PREP: 15 MIN. COOK TIME: 5 HRS. 30 MIN.

2 LBS. BONE-IN BEEF SHORT RIBS 1 ½ C. BEEF BROTH ½ C. SHELLED, SALTED PISTACHIOS ½ C. SHREDDED ASIAGO CHEESE ½ C. RED WINE ½ YELLOW ONION 4 CLOVES GARLIC

4 TBSP. UNSALTED BUTTER 2 TBSP. WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE 1 ½ TSP. SALT 1 TSP. PARSLEY ½ TSP. PAPRIKA ½ TSP. GARLIC POWDER ¼ TSP. CAYENNE PEPPER ¼ TSP. PEPPER

Directions 1. Using a food processor, grind pistachios into a fine mixture.

Then add in your shredded asiago cheese, two cloves of garlic and a pinch of salt. Process again until combined, then pour into a small bowl and set aside.

2. Melt 2 tbsp. of butter, pour into pistachio mixture and fold until fully incorporated. It should resemble a paste like substance. Set aside 3. Place 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. parsley, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper and ¼ tsp pepper into a small bowl, and whisk until combined. Place your short ribs on a plate, and sprinkle the seasoning mix on all sides.

4. Add 2 tbsp. of unsalted butter to a large frying pan at medium heat. Once the butter starts to simmer, sear your short ribs on each side for 60 seconds each, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

5. In the frying pan kept on the medium heat, add in the red wine to deglaze. Add sliced yellow onion, ½ tsp. salt, two cloves of minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce and 1 cup beef stock.

Whisk and let simmer for 2 minutes.

6. While the red wine sauce simmers, take the pistachio asiago garlic mixture and press the mixture on the top and sides of each short rib, leaving the bottom bare. If some falls off, you can place any that has fallen off on the top in the crock pot.

7. Pour ½ cup beef broth at the bottom of the crock pot and add red wine sauce on top. Then place your short ribs into the mixture; make sure the side without the pistachio mixture is down. Cook on low for five and a half hours.

8. Serve with mashed potatoes, broccolini or whatever else your heart desires!

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Burnout usually produces signs that employers and coworkers can watch for, according to Brianna Massie, LCSW, CFTP, associate director of counseling for Provident Behavioral Health. They include feelings of exhaustion or energy depletion, negativity, cynicism, distancing from one’s work and reduced workplace effectiveness. “You might notice that a coworker dreads or delays coming into work, complains frequently about the job or shows a lack of interest in doing well,” Massie says. “There might be a major decline in performance, a loss of meaning or purpose and a lack of motivation.

Basically, the person feels no connection to the bigger picture of his or her job. When these signs are noted, burnout is likely behind them.”

Unhealthy behaviors at home may be noted as well.

The person may be staying up very late, experiencing disrupted sleep, using alcohol or drugs or not eating a nutritious diet, Massie says. Behaviors like constantly scrolling through social media and binging on endless amounts of television also can signal trouble.

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By Julia M. Johnson The World Health Organization recognized burnout as a workplace syndrome in 2019, and since the COVID-19 pandemic began, employers have directed more resources to mitigating the stresses and pressures that contribute to it. Many workplaces are developing mental health services and other benefits to stave off burnout, but in the meantime, it also makes sense to learn about its effects with a view toward preventing them.

“When someone is struggling, it’s important to look for behavior that is different from the norm,” Massie explains. “We are all unique and have our own sets of trouble signs, but a sudden or significant change in how someone acts should be a red flag. You might notice that a normally social and outgoing coworker becomes quiet and withdrawn, or the person who usually pitches in to help others is not doing that.”

Burnout also occurs when activities people normally enjoy become draining and impede their satisfaction and well-being, according to Campbell. “A continuing education class or volunteer commitment that sounded great at the beginning now loses its attraction and becomes stressful and overwhelming,” she says.

“This doesn’t happen overnight. Sometimes it’s so gradual, the person may not even be aware of it until the situation becomes so negative and difficult that it escalates into a crisis.”

Massie adds that burnout is particularly common in young adults who join an organization eager to advance, sacrifice their own needs to impress others and then end up burning out at an early stage.

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It’s also important to analyze whether your current position aligns with your priorities. “Know what makes you happy in your work life,” Campbell advises. “People often accept a job out of necessity, not because it’s the type of work that will bring them fulfillment. Know what you enjoy doing, and give yourself the right to seek that out. Understand your ‘why’ when you come to work each day, whether it’s simply providing for your family or a deeper drive to positively impact the lives of others.

That can be protective against stress and burnout.”

Then, take a close look at your colleagues and environment, and determine how they fit into your work experience. “No workplace is perfect,” Campbell says.

“Decide what you are willing to deal with and what would prompt you to seek another job. You might love the work you are doing, or the pay might be great, but the leadership or culture is affecting you negatively, so it may be time to look for a more supportive environment. Your paycheck is not worth the price of your mental health.”

Remember that you don’t have to go it alone—mental health professionals are available to help address stress and burnout. “The time to ask for assistance is as soon as you notice your work life interfering with your happiness,” Campbell says. “You can always reach out to friends or family, but getting professional help can give you a more objective viewpoint. So many people wait until a moment of crisis when they feel completely defeated and discouraged, but that doesn’t have to be the case.

Therapists want to help people avoid reaching that stage.”

If your workplace offers an employee assistance program, or EAP, that’s a good place to start. “An EAP can provide short-term therapy at no cost, and longer-term assistance can be accessed once the services available through the EAP have been exhausted,” Campbell says.

“Employees shouldn’t worry about privacy in using these programs. The workplace provides access to the resources, but they are entirely confidential.”

Finally, don’t forget to be attentive to others who may be struggling with burnout, Campbell says. “Connection at work is so important,” she says. “Check in with coworkers and ask how they are really doing. Give them a chance to communicate, and show them that someone cares. It can be a very healing experience.”

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So what can be done to keep burnout from becoming a problem? Campbell says the first step is to stay true to your normal work-life boundaries. “For example, if one of your personal rules is to not answer emails late at night, stick to that,” she says. “As soon as you compromise your normal limits, you may start down a slippery slope that leads to burnout.”

Next, she advises setting achievable goals to lend purpose and meaning to the work day. “It’s a lot like the old saying about starting each day right simply by making your bed,” Campbell says. “List small goals at work that you can check off and feel good about. Have things to look forward to as well, whether it’s a small reward like your favorite coffee drink or a larger one like a vacation. Keep a variety of positive activities on your schedule that can give you a boost.”

What to look for: ■ Feelings of disconnection from the job and personal interests ■ Interruption of normal healthy routines like good diet and regular exercise ■ Feelings of cynicism and hopelessness ■ Brain fog, forgetfulness and lack of concentration ■ Emotional and physical exhaustion SOURCE: FORTUNE.COM

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When you’re stressed, the last things you want to worry about are blemishes and breakouts. But the truth is stress isn’t simply a psychological condition; it has a physical impact on your body, including your skin. While a little stress can be good for your complexion—that fight-or-flight response can help boost collagen production— chronic stress is a different story. Prolonged stress can have negative effects on not only the appearance, but also the health of your skin.

how is stress connected to the skin?

Stress triggers your body’s immune system. The skin is the body’s largest immune organ, so when you have a physical reaction to stress, you can see the results in your complexion. The immune response causes your skin to be more reactive, potentially triggering rashes, hives and redness.

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A well balanced diet, exercise and other healthy lifestyle choices can help regulate stress hormones in the body and have positive effects on skin.

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When you’re feeling stressed, you might neglect your skin care routine, including removing your makeup and washing your face. Not cleansing leads to clogged pores and acne, and the natural turnover of the skin’s epidermal layer is diminished, leaving your skin looking duller.

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WELCOME TO YOUR OWN PERSONAL OASIS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN DES PERES! WITH A LUXURIOUS GREAT ROOM AND A COZY HEARTH SPACE THAT FLOWS TO THE KITCHEN, THIS HOME IS AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM.” - ALICIA COP

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Homeowners Bill and Donna Maxson designed 12702 Wynfield Pines Court to be the perfect fit for their family. Now that their children have grown, they are ready to downsize, and they hope a new family will have the opportunity to enjoy the property as much as they have. “We’re sorry to be leaving the home and neighborhood,” Donna says.

“It’s bittersweet because we’ve gotten to love the area and the people, but now is the right time for us to make the transition.”

What attracted you to the area?

The location is very convenient.

It’s close to a lot of stores and restaurants, and really anywhere in St. Louis is accessible via Interstate 270 and Manchester Road. You can get wherever you need to go. Plus, it’s a great neighborhood filled with friendly people. We’ve made a number of friends over the years, and the neighbors are great to be around.

very park-like with lots of paths and a waterfall. We specially designed two decks on the house, so that the view of the yard from the great room wouldn’t be blocked. Although it wasn’t common at the time, we also liked the idea of an open floor plan.

We wanted to be able to be in the kitchen and still have contact with the rest of the house.

Do you have a favorite room?

Probably the hearth room and kitchen. It’s the hub of the house and where we spent most of our waking hours. There’s plenty of room; someone can be working in the kitchen while others are watching TV.

What do you most want the next homeowners to know?

It’s a wonderful house. Great for the family and entertaining, and How is the home for entertaining?

It’s a great house for entertaining. the location is excellent with good What were your must-haves for We hosted parties and dinners neighbors. I just hope that the next the home?

We wanted a large backyard for year-round. There’s great flow inside family has the opportunity to enjoy the kids. It took a few years for it to the home and between the indoor it as much as we have for the last come together, but it’s just amazing and outdoor spaces. We even held 24 years . now. Originally, there was a retaining Donna’s sister’s wedding in the wall full of trees that we cleared back yard. to enlarge the space. The setting is

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140 North Brentwood Boulevard C C L AY T O N c his architectural gem will be built in the heart of Clayton, just a short stroll to dining and shops. The elegant design features a dramatic radius coach walk, bay windows, wrought iron railings, generous stone accents and walkways, stone capped columns, French doors, and many other unique accents perfect for the most discerning buyers. A convenient elevator services all four levels of home that includes 6880 finished sq ft, five bedroom suites, family rooms on all four levels, 5 and ½ baths, large light filled kitchen with hearth and breakfast rooms directly adjacent, three car garage, outdoor covered veranda and unique third level lookout study. Buyer may customize and make selections from this initial plan.

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

We recently bought this ‘ugly duckling” cottage, which we think has the potential to become a swan. To start, the yellow and brown siding and trim has to go, along with the mismatched and far-too prominent garage doors.

Beside some fresh white siding, what can we do to inject some personality into this fixer upper? Perhaps a porch, definitely some landscaping. We are eager to hear your suggestions.

Sincerely − UGLY DUCKLING OWNER

DEAR UGLY DUCKLING OWNER,

Like you, I see a lot of potential here by playing up the cottage feel to the composition. As you will note, I have made some architectural additions in the form of two new dormer windows on the second floor and a bigger box bay window in the living room. These help to add some detail and balance to the rather stark existing facade. The entry projection (the home’s most charming feature) gets an interesting new front door and a relocated coach lamp. A new wood fence to the left of the entry helps shield the view of the garage doors, which have been replaced as you suggest.

I have replaced the existing clapboard siding with a shingle-look product and painted it a sage green that I think works well with the warm tone of the existing shingles, which look fairly new. I also show outlining the windows with a red border, which injects some personality and enhances the cottage feel.

All the existing landscaping except the large shade tree have been removed and replaced with simple low hedges bordered by ornamental grass or flowers. The whole picture now looks delightful and quite transformed.

Hope this helps, − HOMEWORK

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TUCKED AWAY in southeastern St. Louis County,

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Webster, Old Orchard, Webster Park, Tuxedo Park and Selma merged to create a unified city. Since then, the community’s abundance of great eateries and unique shopping opportunities has ensured the area remains a great place to live, work and play.

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bars & restaurants BIG SKY CAFE: American comfort food made from locally and sustainably sourced ingredients is the focus of the menu at this quaint eatery.

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MAYPOP COFFEE & GARDEN SHOP: Named after a native vine, this combination cafe and garden center focuses on environmental sustainability and offers workshops to help expand your knowledge of gardening and plants.

THE NOVEL NEIGHBOR: Literature lovers will want to check out this independent bookstore, which also carries the work of more than 20 local artisans and has a community meeting space. parks BLACKBURN PARK: The almost 38-acre park has ballfields, tennis courts and walking paths. It also includes a bird sanctuary and is included on the Great Missouri Birding Trail.

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SCULPTURE PARK: Follow the winding paths and enjoy the gardens, sculptures and other artwork in this newer park. annual events COMMUNITY DAYS: Held over several days, the Fourth of July celebration includes fireworks, a parade, and a carnival and barbecue presented by the Webster Groves Lions Club.

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STYLING SOFA PILLOWS No sofa is complete without pillows! They add that final layer of style and comfort necessary for creating a truly cozy space. We love playing with pillows, so we thought, why not show you just how much fun it can be? Let’s start by breaking down the rules of how to choose and arrange couch pillows.

Pillow Combinations When choosing pillows, there are three key factors to keep in mind: ■ Color ■ Texture ■ Size These three elements, when brought together correctly, create a beautiful combination and give you yet another chance to show off your design skills and great taste.

How to Pick COLORFUL Throw Pillows If you keep things colorful with your home decor, you can absolutely do the same when choosing throw pillows for your sofa. Don’t add new shades because you like them in the store—consider the color palette you already use in your home design. If your sofa is a fun jewel-toned velvet, pair it with complementary jewel-toned pillows for a lively pop of color. For a more sophisticated look, style your colorful sofa with more neutral tones, like creamy whites or camel-colored leathers.

Does your living room have a more neutral palette? Keep your color story consistent with earth-toned pillows to add dimension. Lean toward more relaxed patterns, nothing too loud or bold.

How to Add TEXTURED Pillows to Your Sofa A simple, patterned polyester pillow is a great addition to your sofa’s pillow collection, but if bold patterns aren’t for you, try playing with texture. Our favorite go-to for more low-key textural statements is knit pillows. For something chic with a bit of a masculine touch, include a leather pillow or two in your pillow collection. A rust-colored leather will warm up your space instantly, while fur or faux-fur pillows add a modern and playful touch, perfect for a mid-century-modern sofa or chair.

How to Pick Throw Pillow SIZES Once you have your colors and textures nailed down, it’s time to think about sizing. The only tried-and-true tip we solidly fall back on is this: Pair pillows of different sizes. Ones that are the same size tend to blend together and don’t do much to draw attention, which is a missed opportunity for your guests to take note of each special detail of your carefully selected accessories. Even two same-size pillows with completely different colors, patterns and textures can end up competing against each other in the overall design, creating another lost opportunity for you and your guests to appreciate the uniqueness and charm of each pillow.

Arrange pillows on your sofa by size.

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