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Kennedy is a sweet, bright and funny 11-year-old girl. In March of 2015, Kennedy was taken to the emergency room with extremely swollen ankles and feet. She was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, where high levels of protein are found in the urine. It is a definite sign that something is wrong with the kidneys.

Kennedy had her first kidney biopsy in April of 2015 where she was diagnosed with minimal change disease.

In January of 2016, Kennedy had a second kidney biopsy and this time received the diagnosis of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). This disease

causes damage to the kidney filters and in most cases leads to end stage renal failure and need a kidney transplant.

In July of 2019, the call came and Kennedy received her transplant. After a six-hour surgery, Kennedy began her journey back towards a ‘normal’ childhood. Kennedy is back to her full-of-personality self and looks forward to cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals this season!

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The district held a vaccination clinic at Ladue Horton Watkins High School to ensure employees stay protected. Around 180 teachers, support staff and administrators received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine.

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PICTURED: SUPERINTENDENT DR. JIM WIPKE RECEIVES HIS VACCINE.

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Through employee donations and a corporate match on funds raised, the credit union was able to donate $4,000 to both Friends of Kids with Cancer and Nurses for Newborns.

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For the first time in its history, the hunger relief nonprofit presented its own grants to its community partners. The funds were awarded to 14 organizations and totaled $17,150.

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AM I TOO LATE TO CELEBRATE THE START OF SPRING? When the sun is shining and everything is green and growing, it’s difficult not to feel happy and hopeful. Optimism is something we all could use right now. I hope T&S can do its part to help make each day feel a little more spring-y. We want to do our part to focus on good news in St. Louis, so it’s important to acknowledge when we fail to do so.

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And speaking of good things in the StL, you can find a lot in this issue. Whether it’s a local store celebrating seven decades in business (p. F9), a high school senior with her eyes on potential Olympic glory (p. 20) or a food truck favorite opening a brick-and-mortar location (p. F6), there are so many wonderful things being done by awesome people in this city. I’m excited to be able to share these stories and more with you, and hopefully, you are excited to read them.

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Our March 10 issue featured an item about Rush Limbaugh in Talk of the Towns. In retrospect, it was inappropriate to include in Town&Style. While we do try to give all of our columnists the freedom to express their beliefs, we should have recognized that the comments crossed a line. It is never our intention to offend anyone, and we certainly do not want to taint people’s experience of the magazine as a whole. Bill also addresses the issue in Talk of the Towns (p. 8).

On a personal note, I appreciate the readers who offered feedback about the column. Everyone at T&S wants to do the best we can to share what makes St. Louis great. It’s important that we recognize any missteps we make so we can strive to do better. I know that I’ve been inspired to work harder and to focus more on what is worth celebrating.

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by stephanie wallace LAST YEAR MARKED A MILESTONE FOR COCA. The creative arts organization, which has served St. Louis for more than three decades, completed a $45 million Create Our Future campaign, which included renovations and an expansion of its facilities. The entire team was ready to share the new space with the public when the pandemic hit in March. “Like all arts and cultures organizations, COVID-19 had a devastating impact on us, but we’ve been very adaptive and resilient,” says executive director Kelly Pollock. “We started with online learning, and since last fall, we’ve been able to offer a hybrid model, with students also attending classes in person.”

That adaptability and creativity will be on display at the nonprofit’s signature fundraiser, COCAcabana, which will be held April 23. The event is themed Taking It to the Streets to reflect its two main venues: the COCA campus and local neighborhoods for people who opt to participate virtually. “People can bring the party anywhere,” Pollock says. “We love the idea of arts education being about finding your own voice and way to express yourself wherever you are. In these challenging times, it’s a way for the community to gather, celebrate and create safely.”

For the 11th year in a row, COCAcabana’s presenting sponsor is Anheuser-Busch. Major gifts officer Virigina Howell notes that is just one example of how strong community partnerships have helped the organization thrive during these challenging times. Thanks to help from corporate sponsors, individual donors and vendors, the event was able to successfully transition to a completely virtual format with very little notice last spring. “We have a lot of local ties and strong relationships who have offered support in our mission of bringing people together and forming connections through the arts,” she says.

Building off of the lessons learned from 2020’s fundraiser, Taking It to the Streets will offer more opportunities to virtually engage. The at-home experience is sponsored by Edward Jones.

Guests who opt to celebrate remotely will get to choose from three different ticket levels, and each one comes with a unique party box curated by Butler’s Pantry. “We’ve come up with several ways to make everyone at home feel connected,” Howell says. “They’ll feel like they are a part of everything and get the opportunity to bring all that’s happening at COCA into their homes.”

Virtual guests at all levels will be able to enjoy the evening’s entire schedule of performances via livestream. They also will have the opportunity to participate in the raffle and live auction.

The latter will include items specially selected with pandemic safety in mind that also celebrate St. Louis, including a Gerard Craft dining experience, dinner with Joe and Michelle Buck, and a stay at a beautiful home in Innsbrook.

On-site guests can choose from VIP or patron ticket options. VIPs will be invited to a special reception before heading inside the renovated headquarters to watch the evening’s program, which includes a hip hop dance performance choreographed by Red Williams and a piece choreographed by honorary alumni chair Christopher Page-Sanders. Patrons will get to watch the performances via livestream, as well as participate in the auction. This year’s format allows for even more creativity.

The evening will include several performances and a large, interactive mural by artist Brock Seals.

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Many readers were offended by the March 10 issue’s item about the late Rush Limbaugh, a cancer victim. My attempt to poke fun was instead insensitive, shortsighted and in bad taste. I apologize. It was inappropriate.

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The Metro

Grand Center

It’s about time! Well, this item is.

Lawmakers in our esteemed Show Me State are weighing bills to make daylight saving time permanent. State Rep. Michael O’Donnell, R-Oakville, reportedly has said that many of us would appreciate that extra hour of daylight upon returning home. Of course we would—depending

‘Arts Without Borders’ is how The Sheldon taglines itself in the postcard we received about its Family Reunion gala coming up this Saturday, April 10. With a free livestream starting at 7 p.m. and a lineup including but not limited to Grammy-winning mandolinist Chris Thile (pictured), jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and country legacy Rosanne Cash, it’d be hard to put up a border around that. I mean, criminy—it misses only hip hop, gospel, Metallica and maybe a couple dozen or so other genres. The event is produced by the Engelhardt and Steward family foundations and other generous donors. You, too, can consider supporting the unique, historic venue in the Grand Center Arts District during this tough time for all, from fans and staff to the artists, of course. Patron tickets start at $500.

Virtual and in-person opportunities are available. Y’all come, hear? (Side dish optional.) Registration is requested at thesheldon.org.

Sunset Hills on how many of us, once this thing that’s going around isn’t going around anymore, will return to a workplace and no longer have to work from home. That remains to be seen. Offices ain’t what they used to be, and may never be again. And who goes to work and does a straight 9 to 5, anyhow?

Many employers may figure out that it’s not necessary to see you all day every day, because Zoom is just so convenient. And some of your employees do good work in their pajama pants, with many of your best doing award-winning work while wearing no pants at all. So, there’s all that. But then, what about somebody’s kids having to wait in the dark for a school bus in the morning, Monday through Friday, once—and if— the CDC, state and local authorities allow them back to the classroom? Well, that’s another kettle of fish. (You know, since March 2020, I’d bet some folks actually have been fishing during Zoom meetings.

Not that I would even have considered such a thing.) Anyhow, over the last couple of years, daylight saving time has started earlier and standard time started later.

It’s not rocket science, or even physics. It’s kind of a mixture of common sense and primary school arithmetic. The amounts of daylight on Sept. 21 and March 21 are about the same, Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year, and June 21 is the longest. There’s only so much day and so much night to go around, and precious little government can do about that.

Could e-commerce behemoth Amazon trademark the term Foods R Us? (That’s not a question, Alexa, but sometimes I forget you don’t understand humor.) So, we hear Amazon may be expanding its Amazon Fresh grocery concept to the metro, reportedly into the former Toys R Us store at 3600 S. Lindbergh Blvd. in Sunset Hills, just south of the Watson Road overpass. Presently Amazon operates about a dozen of the groceries in California and the Windy City. Schnucks, Dierbergs and maybe even Walmart are probably listening for footsteps coming up behind them, and fast. (No word on whether Amazon Fresh also will sell books, which was the company’s original business line back when we all should have bought stock in Jeff Bezos’ little internet startup when it premiered in July 1995.) The developer is seeking incentives from the city, of course, and has not divulged the name of its potential tenant for 25,000-some square feet. Amazon told the Business Journal it won’t comment on “rumors and speculation.” You sure wouldn’t want to make this 800-pound gorilla angry. (We hear Amazon Fresh has an Alexa-style ‘personal shopper.’ Goody gumdrops!) Anyhow, it seems Amazon could afford nearly any kind of financial risk, as the fourth quarter of 2020 was its most successful ever, despite the pandemic—actually, perhaps because of it. In the metro, Amazon has been spreading like dandelions: a 270,000-square-foot sort center in North County; a ‘4-star’ retail store at the Galleria; warehouses and/or distribution centers in St. Peters, Hazelwood and the Metro East; and a purported ‘last-mile’ facility in St. Peters. In 2020, Amazon posted obscenely high earnings as, by the millions, quarantine-idled shoppers ordered everything but the kitchen sink—well, probably a few of those, too. It screwed up the supply chain to the world maybe even worse than a container ship wedged in the Suez Canal. So, Amazon hired nearly a halfmillion more workers at the drop of Bezos’ hat. Bezos needs one to avoid getting sunburnt. Since he’s stepped down as CEO, one would hope he would find ways to spend a couple of billion out in the sun. That is, if he can find his way out of his castle. I mean, the multibillionaire probably gets lost on the way to the bathroom in his own house. In my often-sentient opinion, Bezos and his ilk are the problem with—not the solution to—more of us reaching our American dream. His warehouse workers make around $13.75 an hour. According to Forbes, Bezos pulls in more than $8.9 million an hour. And he’s worried about unionization?

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LAST ISSUE’S Q&A Yeah, we know it was a Hanna-Barbera cartoon series from the 1960s, but what would have been impossible about a prehistoric human, Fred Flintstone, owning a young pet brontosaurus, Dino?

The animated 1960s TV series The Flintstones was funny in part because of anachronisms we kids just took for granted, like humans interacting with dinosaurs and Ice Age mammals. In fact, hominids appeared hundreds of millions of years after an asteroid supposedly wiped out the dinosaurs—but a brontosaurus served as the crane Fred and Barney Rubble operated at the quarry; Dino, Fred’s pet, was a baby brontosaurus that behaved just like a dog.

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Benton Park Architecture was one of the main things that intrigued Tami Brown when she moved here from Cleveland in the summer of 2019 to take the helm of the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station and settled in the historic Benton Park neighborhood. She’d been general manager at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium since it opened in 2012. It’s ensconced in the Powerhouse, from whence the city’s trolleys and electric trains got their ‘juice’ back in the day. And what could we ever say to do justice to St. Louis Union Station, once one of the busiest railroad terminals in the world, converted in 1985 into a shopping mall and entertainment complex—now home to arguably the finest aquarium in the Midwest? Well, it’s always been home to one of the nicest hotels in the metro. Guests at the Curio by Hilton can look over a vast expanse where travelers used to rush to trains and imagine 13,000 critters that occupy

.THE AQUARIUM IS SO NEW, AND THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO COME.

dozens of habitats in the 120,000-square-foot, two-story, 1 million-gallon aquarium—250,000 gallons of salt water for the sharks alone. Here, as in Cleveland, the built environment is part of the charm for Brown. “They’re both in historic buildings, which have a different ‘feel,’” she says.

How so? “Most aquariums are built in a so-called ‘black box.’” Ours is not just a series of huge tanks to watch ocean, lake and river dwellers and observe unique habitats such as the one where otters named Sawyer, Thatcher and Finn frolic to the delight of visitors. It’s entertaining, of course, but that’s not how deep Brown intends to dive. “Our vision for the aquarium is to keep integrating new technology into the guest experience,” she points out. Watching is one thing; hands-on, interactive learning is quite another. But it’s been difficult for Brown and her staff to fully immerse themselves in many such educational opportunities with COVID-19 protocols still ruling our lives. High school students can’t ‘shadow’ the biologists at present, and diving opportunities have been curtailed. “We intend to layer those experiences on what we already have,” Brown says. The aquarium opened in December 2019 but was able to operate for only 11 weeks and four days, notes Brown, who keeps track. One might expect her background to be in marine biology or some such; it’s more to the business, operations and marketing side of things. “Our biologists have been very patient with me,” she says with a chuckle.

Brown’s roots are in the Buckeye State: Prior to her stint at the aquarium there, she was VP of marketing at Positively Cleveland, the nonprofit dedicated to driving the region’s economic vitality through tourism. She’s promoted and operated attractions in Northeast Ohio, ranging from the Western Reserve Historical Society and the Center for Contemporary Art to the Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland International Film Festival. A former board president of the Ohio Travel Association, Brown has a B.A. from Miami University of Ohio. But now her feet are plenty wet in the Mississippi, so to speak, and Lake Erie water has all but dried off. “The aquarium is so new, and there’s so much more to come,” she promises. “New habitats, new animals.” Special events, many of them livestreamed, have continued throughout the pandemic, and are archived. See for yourself at stlouisaquarium.com/the-stream.

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DUANE REED GALLERY

will be home to the first U.S. solo exhibition from Japanese sculptor Harumi Nakashima.

The exhibit will run April 24 to May 29.

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In celebration of its 40th annual Leader Lunch, YWCA St. Louis has created HERStory St. Louis: Words of Wisdom to My Younger Self, a collection of letters written by members of the YWCA Academy of Leaders.

Copies are available for purchase at ywcastl.org/herstorystl.

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Lift For Life Academy’s annual Fashion Extravaganza is going virtual! Join from home on April 29 for a look at the school and its design program, including students ‘walking the runway.’ For more information, visit liftforlifeacademy.org.

14th ANNUAL QFEST ST. LOUIS, running virtually April 16 to 25. Presented

by Cinema St. Louis, the LGBTQ film festival will include 24 works, including shorts, narrative features and documentaries. For a full schedule and tickets, visit cinemastlouis.org/qfest.

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Cinemaphiles will want to check out the

sealing the deal

After 19 years leading the Saint Louis Zoo, Dana Brown President and CEO Jeffrey Bonner, Ph.D., has announced his intention to retire at the end of this year. Bonner came to the zoo in 2002, and during his tenure, it served more than 56 million visitors and established some of its most dynamic experiences and habitats.

by patty hannum

I WAS WASHING (or ‘warshing’ for native

St. Louisans) my hair the other day and thought, “It hasn’t been this long since college!” I look very much like an aging hippie these days. I stopped cutting my hair about two years ago, and it’s been a long time since the gray has been covered. What flashed to mind was a comment a former college friend made to me freshman year. Jill Stone is her name. (Yes, I am identifying her as the offense was so grievous; plus, she moved away sophomore year.) During a conversation, she said, “It must be hard for you to get a date.”

Now, there could be a variety of reasons Jill was spot-on with this analysis. I had just graduated from an all-girls high school, so my social skills were not that great. I didn’t know how to flirt; I made too much of an effort. I thought the best way to impress the guys was to be able to match them beer for beer or laugh so hard I would snort. And finally, I could be a bit of a stalker before the word was really used. You could say I was a real charmer.

So, I meekly asked what she meant. Jill replied,

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“Oh, guys don’t like to date girls with red hair.” I was stunned, flabbergasted, flummoxed ... well, you get it.

It is not to say I was unaware of the color of my hair. I had been called red and carrot top, and three of my four brothers loved to recite the lovely little ditty, ‘I’d rather be dead than red in the head.’ One brother had red hair, so he didn’t participate. Two of those brothers are now bald, and the other has six red-headed grandchildren. Karma. Jill’s comment made me wonder if this information could be true.

My hair color was why I couldn’t get dates? No way!

There were far too many other reasons.

So, I finally did some research, and it is true—at least for men. Many would rather date a brunette or blonde 88% of the time. Now, redheads are only about 2% of the population, and redheads with green eyes, which is what I am, are even fewer, so wouldn’t you think men would see women like me as unicorns? The study I reviewed in Psychology Studies (which could be the National Enquirer of research as far as I know) said redheads are

perceived to be the most temperamental, least shy, most sexually promiscuous and most competent.

Please reread that list. If you are a man and you are trying to figure out who to approach, why wouldn’t you talk to a redhead first? If not, screw you … and apparently, since I am a redhead, I would. I’m kidding.

I’ve been married forever. Wonder if this will make it in the paper or get edited out?

Enough about redheads. I have two invitations for you: 1. I will feature one book each month by a St. Louis author in my Hooked On Books column.

Send me an email and tell me how to get your book.

It may take me awhile to get to it, but it’s important that we support our local authors!

2. I thought it would be fun to do a question and answer column. You provide the questions, and I’ll provide the answers. So, what do you want to know?

You know I like to share!

Peace, my peeps.

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BOBBY LUCY

ONE OF THE THINGS THAT

inspires me the most is someone who carves their own path to success.

Finding success in traditional careers has its own challenges, but finding success on a nontraditional path takes unique inspiration: a willingness to take risks; a belief in yourself; the courage to travel outside the usual lanes; and the patience to persevere. A person I have had the pleasure to know who has carved and re-carved his own path and found great success is Bobby Lucy.

Born and raised in St. Louis, Bobby is a classically trained and critically acclaimed artist. In high school, his art caught the eye and attention of his John Burroughs art teachers. One teacher, Joanna Collins, a talented artist herself, surprised Bobby when she hung one of his works in a prominent position in the school and wrote an essay describing the painting. Bobby went to Northwestern University expecting to follow a traditional career path. However, he found himself in the art studio of painting professor Ed Paschke and became enthralled by the life of an artist. It led him to the epiphany that he wanted to attend art school and become a painter. Shortly after, he made the bold decision to transfer to The School of the Art Institute of Chicago where he earned his bachelor and masters of fine arts in painting.

For the next 10 years, Bobby experienced remarkable success as a young Chicago artist. He became enmeshed in the city’s art circles with regular gallery showings and was on track to commercial and professional success. But, following his heart and instincts once again, he made another bold career change and moved to Oregon.

Removed from the city and the pressure to produce pieces to sell at galleries, Bobby’s art flourished as he had more time to live, work and learn from each of his pieces—sometimes spending up to six months on a painting. He described this as a time when his art broke open and he realized the depth of his ability, even when he was removed from art circles.

Now, Bobby paints almost every day with a focus on spreading love and creating peaceful, timeless and beautiful works of art. Ever conscious of the energy he brings to the world, he aims to capture the profound sense of connection we feel with the people, animals and places we love.

We featured Bobby in an episode of the Get Ignited podcast.

What inspires people the most when listening to him share stories from his life and points of inspiration is that he had the courage to take a road less traveled. And he had the willingness to walk away from tremendous success to do what he is meant to: create art. In doing so—and leaving all he knew—he actually created a life he could only dream of. Today, you will find Bobby painting and living with his husband, Chris Wells, both artists-in-residence at The Byrdcliffe Artists Colony in Woodstock, New York. They are also co-founders of The Secret City. You can follow Bobby and see his inspiring commissions and works at robertlucy.com.

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P WER PARTNERS Christina White Salon CHRISTINA & MARTIN WHITE

When beauty and brains come together, the results are glamorously innovative. Martin and Christina White met at a hair salon in Clayton in 2008. Christina was getting color while Martin was getting a trim. Martin asked her about the hard-to-find Nikes she was wearing. “I have an obsession with sneakers, and she had on these Nikes that caught my eye,” Martin says. “The rest is history!”

By 2010, they were married. At the time, Martin owned Election Administrators, a nationwide software company focused on the election industry. Christina had a cult following for her hair extension business she started in her home in Clayton. When Martin sold his company in 2016, the two put their talents together to open Christina White Salon. Martin’s business acumen and marketing prowess accompanied with Christina’s super talent, leadership, and ability to motivate, coach and train, makes them a force to be reckoned with.

Martin planned on just getting the salon up and running while focusing on other business ventures, but it was an instant hit and continued to grow at a wild rate. “I quickly saw the potential we had if we put more fuel on the fire,” he says. “That’s when I fully committed to see where we could take it. It’s been a super fun ride so far!”

“Martin is the numbers guy always working on our bottom line,” Christina explains. “He has an office in our new home in Town and Country, so we aren’t typically together all day. That really works for this partnership. I’m in the salon working on my clients and teaching our new stylists while he’s working on developing vendor relationships, expansion and everything else. We’ve always had an easygoing relationship and a very strong faith that guides us in our ventures.”

“Our second location will open summer 2021 in Chesterfield next to the new Ruth’s Chris with 4 more next year,” said Martin.

“We’re very excited for what the next five years will bring for our stylists to grow with our company and bring beautiful hair and extensions to every salon,” Christina says. “The quick growth in the last five years has come faster than we predicted, but we’re ready for it and know it comes from loving what we’re doing and having fun. Martin loves an incredible hair extension transformation just as much as I do!”

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P WER PARTNERS Pur-One Medispa JACKIE & COURTNEY CARR Pur-One Medispa is operated by Jackie Carr, R.N., ANP-BC, L.E. She has 20 years of experience in facial aesthetics specializing in BOTOX Cosmetic, dermal fillers and medical grade skin care. Her daughter, Courtney Christine Carr, developed a strong sense of customer service working for Red Bull in college. She now operates Christine Brows STL and joined Pur-One three years ago to deliver microblading services. Bringing Courtney into the aesthetic business simply makes sense. She currently has performed more than 360 treatments and more than 780 hours of microblading. She had direct supervision from Jackie for the first 300 hours to ensure she was following proper protocol in regard to blood borne pathogens and safety techniques. Courtney graduated from Lindenwood University in May of 2020 with a bachelor of arts in advertising/public relations: corporate communications. She provides a new edge on the spa’s social media platform and delivers a more youthful environment to an already established business. As a RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) 200, she inserts a holistic approach to care. She plans to obtain her Licensed Esthetician Certification and will begin this journey in the fall of 2021.

Once Courtney has established herself as an esthetician, she will be able to perform procedures such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, microneedling, Coolsculpting and microblading. She will maintain our presence on social media as an ever-growing method of business development for Pur-One; expanding the practice will be a potential goal as we broaden our care for the community of St. Louis and surrounding areas.

Expanding Courtney’s role at Pur-One Medispa will allow Jackie to place a stronger emphasis on what she enjoys most: performing BOTOX Cosmetic and dermal fillers. Each partner brings their uniqueness and specialties to complement the other. Courtney will benefit from working with Jackie who has had a strong presence in the community for facial aesthetics for more than 20 years. Client care and best practices have always been and will remain at the forefront of our business.

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We are the top investigative firm in St. Louis, and it’s not just because we are the largest firm in town. Our team always focuses on what is best for our clients and delivers results with professionalism and integrity of the highest quality, whether across the country or across the globe.

We provide full-service investigations in regard to domestic investigations, background checks, corporate intelligence, risk management and executive security solutions for the legal, corporate and private communities on a national and international basis.

Clients receive the necessary information that is essential to facilitating a strategic decision-making process for investigative and intelligence solutions. We maximize our confidence and integrity when performing investigations on behalf of our clients.

Efrat K. Cohen-Barbieri and Michael Barbieri bring a unique combination of talents to the investigative field with a combined 50 years of experience in the industry regarding all types of investigations.

Efrat’s litigation and investigative support, coupled with her education at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, has provided her with unique insight into the legal profession and a refreshingly innovative perspective on the investigative field. Her bilingual capabilities strengthen our international business.

Efrat is responsible for managing, controlling and directing surveillance operations. She is exceptionally well schooled in these areas, especially in the deployment of covert and undercover operations, where her attributes as a female investigator have proved an essential and pivotal ingredient to achieving astounding success. She treads where her male counterparts fear to go!

Efrat has acknowledged expertise in conducting precise, in-depth, computer-related research and examining and exploiting all manners of public access database systems and an ever-expanding list of social networking facilities. This allows for direct interaction with international experts with similar and associated forensic capabilities. As a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist, Efrat establishes a unique understanding and developmental strategy for every case and utilizes her specialist skills to achieve the best results. Efrat is a licensed investigator in Florida, New York and Missouri.

Michael Barbieri, Ph.D., offers 30 years of experience in law enforcement and the investigative field. He graduated from the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy; has worked with and consulted for federal law enforcement agencies in both the U.S. and foreign countries; and has served as an investigator with state law enforcement.

He has successfully solved six cold case murders, two of which were outside the U.S., insurance fraud investigations, workers compensation cases, corporate investigations, threat assessments, and domestic investigations worldwide. Michael also has successfully conducted numerous investigations and protection details of all types in more than 20 countries.

He is a Certified Executive Protection Expert and has conducted executive protection for corporations and individuals worldwide. Michael is and has been a professional news contributor to Fox News, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN U.S. and Canada, and AM and FM radio regarding numerous security questions and current investigative issues, including but not limited to terrorism, mass shootings and human trafficking. His expertise is sought after by governmental agencies and corporations throughout the world. Michael is a licensed investigator in the state of Missouri.

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P WER PARTNERS Hais, Hais & Goldberger P.C. SAM HAIS, SUSAN HAIS, ELLIOTT GOLDBERGER & DZENANA DELIC Power is not about intimidating someone or bullying to get a result. As the definition says, it is about “effectively producing an effect” … many times quietly. One often talks about the “power to change things or an outcome.” I am lucky to say that I have had a powerful lifetime with a 41-year partner, Judge Sam Hais, who has quietly been a judge for 26 years in St. Louis County, 10 of those in the family court, and has had the power to change things. He was involved in setting up the family court concept and made a difference to the people who appeared in front of him. Making a difference is one of the real definitions of power, “the power to change things.” I have been fortunate to have two other partners, Elliott Goldberger and Dzenana Delic, who have followed Sam’s lead. We are power partners who are a team that achieves great results. Power is not yelling, arguing or fighting. The meaning is energy and strength. Francis Bacon said that “knowledge is power.” We have been fortunate to be well versed in the law after years of practice with the notion that “Justice remains a right - not a privilege.”

—SUSAN HAIS Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “There is no knowledge that is not power.” At Hais, Hais & Goldberger P.C., we take that phrase both seriously and literally. We strive to represent our clients with the utmost integrity utilizing far-reaching knowledge and years of experience to produce excellent results. We treat each case as though it is a chess match and apply our years of knowledge to create a strategy that is tailor-made for our clients. I am proud to say that we have a power team beyond compare in the area of family law.

—ELLIOTT GOLDBERGER Power, experience and an overall brand name of Hais, Hais & Goldberger have been instrumental in my maturation into a power partner. With powerful leadership in place from Sam and Susan Hais and Elliott Goldberger, I have been able to concentrate my knowledge and the power of the firm into serving our clients. To me, power is having a platform and the skills to positively affect an outcome of an event. I keep this in mind daily as I guide and counsel my clients.

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1. Clarendale Clayton

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Trusted for more than 30 years, we offer appraisal and auction services for fine jewelry, fine art, furniture and decorative art property. We also provide local clients with seasoned expertise in the global art market.

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3. Special Solutions

We provide strategies that are especially helpful for success with online classes, but also are applicable to success in any class by improving students’ organization, time management and planning skills.

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8. The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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Join Make-A-Wish as we transform lives one wish at a time April 10 at the 2021 Centene Walk For Wishes presented by Emerson, Spectrum and Stifel.

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With more than 50 years of combined real estate experience, Land | Litwack & Associates is the No. 1 team in the Clayton office with more than $42 million in sales in 2020, placing them in the top half of the top 1% of the entire Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network. They also received the BHHS Diamond Circle Award.

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With Sport Court, you don’t have to choose just one game!

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14. Wells-Simpson, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Trusted in the luxury real estate market for 25 years, Wells-Simpson helps clients buy and sell a curated collection of homes with exceptional service.

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Locally owned and operated, our full-service real estate company supports clients in buying and selling luxury homes through an unwavering focus on relationships, elite, team-based service, and industry expertise.

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17. The Warner Hall Group, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty We are celebrating a decade of serving the St. Louis real estate community. Thank you for making us the central corridor’s top producers. Your loyalty brought us the honor of being chosen as Newsweek’s Missouri Realtor of the Year.

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We offer the highest level of custom health care in an upscale environment. Members enjoy luxurious office amenities, in-office labs and 24/7 access to their personal physician, Dr. Vinay Kamat.

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KINDNESS IS THE REMEDY AFTER BEING INUNDATED for months with frightening news, we’d all do well to focus our attention on a tried-and-true remedy for our anxiety: kindness.

Despite Charles Darwin’s famous thoughts on survival of the fittest, he wrote even more about the importance of caring for each other as the most vital part of surviving. Berkeley professor Dacher Kelner’s research revealed that our socially intelligent ancestors who brought people together were more likely to advance to the top of the social ladder than domineering, fear-inspiring types. So, we have been hard-wired to be kind and caring toward others, and in doing so, we can achieve amazing benefits.

Research suggests that kindness correlates to a greater level of happiness and enhanced well-being. Engaging in acts of kindness causes the body to produce oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine and endorphins, as well as decrease stress hormones like cortisol. The result is improved mood, feeling calmer and happier, lowered blood pressure, improved overall health, more energy, raised self-esteem and optimism, and a longer life span. Not a bad return on your investment of altruism. In addition, when you are kind to another person, your brain’s pleasure and reward centers activate as if you were the recipient of the good deed, not the giver. This phenomenon is referred to as the ‘helper’s high.’

Whether you’re the giver, the receiver, or you simply just witness kindness being given to somebody else, you reap tremendous benefits to your health.

The increase in oxytocin gives us a raised sense of connectedness and trust, two feelings we need more of these days. The recipient or the witness of an act of kindness are more likely to pay it forward. Thus, one good deed can create a ripple effect that improves the lives and moods of many more people. Individuals are naturally more compassionate to other people than they are to themselves. Being kind to yourself, i.e., having self-compassion, results in people becoming more motivated to change for the better, learn from their past mistakes, and experience more happiness, life satisfaction and optimism. So, don’t be kind to others to the detriment of yourself.

I’ll leave you with one of my favorite stories demonstrating an act of kindness.

A bus was driving along a small back road one day. In one seat was an old man holding a bunch of fresh flowers.

A young girl sitting across the aisle couldn’t stop staring at the beautiful flowers. When it was time for the man to get off, he handed the flowers to the girl and said, “I can see you love flowers, and I think my wife would like for you to have them. I’ll tell her I gave them to you.” The girl accepted the gift, then watched as the old man got off the bus and walked through the gate of a small cemetery. & 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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Abby Prywitch, a senior at Parkway Central High School, was chosen as Missouri Student Journalist of the Year by the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association. She is editor in chief of the Corral school newspaper and a member of the Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society. She plans to major in education and journalism at Indiana University.

Ten Parkway high school students were named 2021 members of the Missouri Scholars Academy: Gaaya Binoj and Refah Reza of Parkway Central; Olivia Mirly and Sara Rogers of Parkway North; Bhavya Koya, Anushka Rawat and Nell Williams of Parkway South; and Mitchell Harms, Noah Schell and Nathan Zhou of Parkway West.

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Artwork by junior Elias Muraski was chosen to represent Missouri Senate District 2 in an exhibit at the state capitol. Muraski used box tape to create his sculpture of an arm picking an apple from a tree.

The school’s journalism program was one of the 14 winners of this year’s First Amendment Press Freedom Awards. Selected by the Journalism Education Association, National Scholastic Press Association, and Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society, the award recognizes high schools that support, teach and protect First Amendment rights.

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MARGO O’MEARA OF WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY EARLIER THIS YEAR, MARGO O’MEARA WON HER FOURTH CONSECUTIVE championship at the MSHSAA Class 1 Dive Meet. The Westminster Christian Academy senior is the first female diver to achieve the feat in the meet’s history, and she currently holds four of the top seven scores in Missouri state history. Along with university in the fall, she now has her eyes on eventually qualifying for the summer Olympics When did you start diving?

I was 6 when I started. I actually did a lot of sports, including gymnastics. When I got a little older, gymnastics became a much bigger time commitment. I decided to focus on diving because it would allow me to split my time between more activities.

a time. I’ve had amazing coaches, and I couldn’t be happier. The experience has flown by, but I’ve enjoyed every moment and had a lot of fun.

Tell me about your training regime.

I’m actually in Indianapolis right now. I train basically all day. I start with three hours of dry conditioning, and then do three hours in the pool. Afterward, I’ll do my school work. The What is your favorite part of the sport?

The competition is part of it. While it’s physical, pandemic has actually made it easier for me to there’s also a mental component. Diving has work remotely. helped me get over some of my fears. I’ve also met so many people and made great friends at Is it hard to balance diving with schoolwork different national diving meets. Plus, I just love and free time?

Balancing it all can be very difficult. Training to flip! all day necessitates that I have a structure to my routine. I only have a certain amount of How does it feel to have four consecutive time to get my schoolwork done. My teachers diving championships under your belt?

It’s awesome. I’ve taken it one championship at at Westminster have been so helpful, and

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I love soccer, and I used to play it a lot more.

I enjoy anything outdoors and playing any sport really. I just like to be active. I also love to travel.

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I’m going to Duke University. I committed in November of 2019. Everyone I’ve met on the diving team is awesome. It will definitely be a new experience, and I’m super excited for it. I’m still deciding what I will study.

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exhausting yourself because you want to show them just how much you love them, but when you get home after it all, you feel like no one really cared? Somehow, everyone still needed more of you. I’ve asked myself how I could spend the whole day ‘loving on my kids’ only to realize their ‘love tank’ wasn’t even full.

I heard Gary Chapman explain once that obviously most children in the world are loved, but not every child feels love. How can this be? Children have a primary love language, but if you don’t speak it, they won’t necessarily know how much you adore them. You could be doing tons of loving things for them, but missing the ones that really translate.

You may have heard of Chapman’s book, The 5 Love Languages. The five love languages are: physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time and gifts. The idea that people show and receive love in various ways is revolutionary to strong relationships. It just took me a little while to realize it also applied to my kids.

My son’s love language is 100% physical touch.

He just needs one giant snuggle to feel complete and then will disappear to the basement to play happily for hours.

My oldest, not so much. Sometimes she snuggles me, sometimes she’s not in the mood, and for forever, I thought that her love language was quality time. If I spent enough time focusing on her or taking her places, she would feel loved and be able to go on her way independently. Turns out, she really was needing me to show her love with words of affirmation (she gets that from her mama). A simple, “I am so proud of you,” or “Wow, you did an amazing job figuring that out,” fills her love tank with or without a hug and with or without hours of quality time. I was overlooking a key factor in her growth and confidence.

Moms today feel like they need to be on 24/7 for their kids, that the only way to love them is to give every ounce of energy they have to their child’s happiness. I’m learning recently that it is more impactful to find the specific ways they feel love and focus on those. Working all day to love someone in a way they don’t receive or recognize as love is like working all day to build a table only to go to bed and have it crash to the ground.

My motherhood goal recently is to be more in tune with my kids, recognizing their individual love languages, and showing them love in a way that fills them up even for a short amount of time every day.

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WHEN ST. LOUISAN BILL WILSON developed an abdominal hernia a couple of years after prostate surgery, the effects were very visible. “I noticed a large bulge under my skin,” he says. “Each time I digested food, it would protrude even more, and sometimes it caused pain and discomfort.” That spurred him to visit his primary physician, who referred him to SLUCare surgeon Dr. Scott Wong.

Wilson says the hernia opening was about 3 inches long, so it was quite pronounced.

“When I returned to activities like heavy lifting and yard work after the prostate surgery, I didn’t realize I was overdoing it,” he notes. “That caused a weakening of my abdominal muscles near the surgical site and created an opening that my small intestine poked through.” Wong recommended minimally invasive, robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery that would place a mesh implant to repair the opening and keep the patient’s intestine in place.

Wilson’s procedure was performed at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. “He had what we call an incisional ventral abdominal wall hernia,” Wong says. “His small bowel protruded into the hernia defect, especially when he coughed or stood up.”

According to Wilson, his recovery has gone smoothly, and he appreciates the less invasive techniques surgeons can use today. “I’m in my 70s, but I still work full time, and it was important for me to be back in action as soon as possible,” he says. “Fifty years ago, I had knee surgery that came with large incisions, a long hospital stay and significant scars, so I have a personal perspective on the benefits of smaller incisions and shorter recovery times. It’s wonderful that surgeons can get people back on their feet faster, with less pain and discomfort.”

Wong used the hospital’s da Vinci Xi robotic system to repair Wilson’s hernia.

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corner of the operating room,” Wong explains. “I can control the system from there, and there is a high-tech 3D camera that offers better depth perception inside the surgical site. It allows the surgeon to get a clear, crisp view, and robotic arms can be manipulated and rotated like a human wrist.” He says the robotic system also allows for precise suturing and access to spaces in the body that are not easy to reach, and it can be used for other procedures like complex cancer surgeries.

He adds that before an operation is scheduled, the SLUCare surgeon meets with the patient to discuss treatment and surgery options and decide what is best for the person’s health and lifestyle. Some people are good candidates for robotic procedures, and others may be best served by traditional laparoscopic surgery, he notes.

“Dr. Wong and the SLUCare staff were very thorough in caring for me and answering my questions,” Wilson says. “He did a great job of explaining what to expect from the surgery, and everyone was accommodating and helpful. That gave me a lot of confidence going into the operating room, and the follow-up and results have been excellent. I’m feeling much better and looking forward to returning to my work and favorite activities.” &

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With its sunshine yellow walls and K-pop music videos playing, K-Bop STL has a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

Out front, there are several tables painted the same bright hue, making it a great option for al fresco dining this spring. The Delmar Loop spot is the first brick-and-mortar location of the popular Korean food truck, which has been rolling around St. Louis since 2015. The name is a play on the music genre and “bop,” the Korean word for rice bowl, which serves as the foundation for the menu.

BIBIMBOP Rice bowl with beef bulgogi, assorted vegetables, egg and house gochujang sauce

wash it down:

Along with bottled water and soft drinks, canned Korean beverages are available. The offerings include Milkis ($2), a carbonated yogurt drink; sikhye ($2), a traditional, sweet rice punch; and sujeonggwa ($2), a cinnamon drink brewed with ginger.

MANDU ▶ $5 These potstickers are filled with a mixture of beef, pork, vegetables and japchae (Korean glass noodles made from sweet potato starch).

They’re deep fried, and the shells were sometimes a little tough. But that’s a minor complaint, especially in light of how flavorful the filling is.

SPRING ROLLS ▶ $5 A nice vegetarian option, these are deep fried and filled with a mix of cabbage and other veggies. The wrapper is thin, crisp and a little less tough than the Mandu.

If you’re looking for something with meat, there also are pork Egg Rolls on the menu. They are larger and have a thicker, harder fried wrapper.

TTEOK-BOKKI ▶ $6 This

popular Korean street food features rice cakes (more like thick rice noodles than the dry disc variety) and fish cakes in a spicy sauce. There’s a nice balance between heat and sweet, and the spice level is more pleasant tingle than outright burn. There’s customization available with add-ins like egg rolls, Mandu and cheese.

BEEF BOP ▶ $12 All bops come with rice, japchae and fresh greens. The beef bowl is bulgogi style, which means it features thinly sliced beef that’s been marinated. The beef is very tender, and the marinade offers the perfect marriage of sweet and savory.

CHICKEN KATSU BOP ▶

$12 There are three options for chicken rice bowls, but you can’t go wrong with picking the fried one. The panko breading is light and crispy, and the chicken itself is moist and flavorful. It comes drizzled with spicy mayo and katsu sauce, a Japanese sauce made for fried meat.

overall » If you’re a fan of the original food truck or Korean food in general, you won’t want to skip out on K-Bop STL. It may be fast casual, but the portions are hearty and filling. Even if you’re not familiar with what’s on the menu, it’s definitely worth a try.

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Something sweet is popping up in Webster Groves.

Amy’s Cake Pop Shop and Boozy Bites is getting a brick-and-mortar location at 7961 Big Bend Blvd. …

Fast-casual Korean spot Kimchi Guys is opening a second location at 282 N. Skinker Blvd. in June. … La Oaxaqueña is expected to open later this spring in South County at 2925 Lemay Ferry Road. … Lovers of plant-based cuisine will want to check out Terror Tacos. The restaurant is serving up vegan fare in the Tower Grove South neighborhood at 3191 S. Grand Blvd. …

Han Lao has closed its doors at 1250 Strassner Drive. The Laotian-Thai eatery opened in Brentwood in 2018.

BREW NEWS 〉〉 It’s a ‘hoppy’ day for beer fans.

Schlafly is once again releasing Hoptic Visions, a variety pack of four hop-forward beers, some of which are exclusive to the promotion. The pack includes the brewery’s sessionable IPA, its first take on a low-calorie IPA, the throwback West Coast IPA and the new Hazy Grapefruit IPA.

A new food truck is making its way around town.

Co-owners Gregg Medeiros, Tom Lombardo, John Brauch and Mark Pitliangas found success with their first truck, Brisket 1, a Sugarfire Smoke House franchise, and are ready to launch their second, Ramblin’ Rooster. The menu is focused on fried chicken sandwiches, including Korean, barbecue and buffalo variations. To help support the community, a portion of each sale will be donated to charity. Ramblin’ Rooster is expected to hit the streets this month. You can find its schedule on social media or at sugarfire64.com

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FEEDING LOVE

In response to the recent surge of hate crimes toward Asian-Americans, Chao Baan in The Grove is launching a new initiative. Every Tuesday through April 27, it will donate 10% of dine-in and carry-out profits for dinner service to the Atlanta chapter of Asian Americans Advancing Justice and the national nonprofit Stop AAPI Hate.

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Last March, Taqueria Durango in Overland suffered a fire that forced it to close indefinitely.

Now, after a year of rebuilding, it is on schedule to reopen sometime this spring. The restaurant’s menu is expected to include old favorites and a few new dishes.

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WE KNOW FOR A FACT THAT ST. LOUIS THEATER FANS are anxious to return to their seats, because the simple fact is, we are among them! If you’ve been wondering what live plays and musicals will look like in 2021, the answer is that no one knows for certain. But in the meantime, we can offer some interesting insights from professionals in the field. T&S continues to check in with them about recent developments, pandemic precautions and the ever-changing stage production that is St. Louis theater.

Kwofe Coleman, managing director for The Muny, says choosing shows for the outdoor theater’s 2021 season was actually one of the easiest things his staff has had to do this year; it’s the same lineup originally scheduled for 2020. The plan is to stage Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Mary Poppins, Smokey Joe’s Café, The Sound of Music, Sweeney Todd and On Your Feet!, with the season beginning in early July and running through early September.

Coleman says The Muny is working closely with city and health officials to devise seating, traffic and safety arrangements for in-person shows. “We have a COVID-19 committee of health care and theater professionals who are staying on top of local and national regulations,” he says.

“We are keeping an open, transparent dialogue to make the most informed choices. We’re also asking audiences to follow guidelines and help us accomplish safe experiences for everyone— artists, crew, staff and guests.”

He says the theater has been better able to adjust to the developing situation because of recent renovations and technology updates. “If those changes hadn’t already been made, we would have a more difficult time this year,” Coleman says. “Another thing that has given us some peace is knowing that everyone has experienced the same frustrations with closures and cancellations. The fact that the pandemic became a global reality made shutting down easier in some ways.”

Andrew Kuhlman, associate producer for Stages St. Louis, says the Kirkwood-based company is eager to return to the boards as well. It will do so in a beautiful new home, the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, which was under construction when the pandemic arose. Its main stage is located in the 529-seat Ross Family Theatre. (To take a video tour, search YouTube for the center’s name.)

“People hoped live performances would return last spring, but then it became clear that it would take much longer,” Kuhlman says. “We’ve had to make schedule adjustments for 2021, including canceling A Chorus Line and the Family Theatre Series production of A Year with Frog & Toad. However, we do plan to stage Always … Patsy Cline and Jersey Boys this year.” The abbreviated season has been pushed back a bit as well, kicking off in August.

This year marks Stages’ 35th anniversary, and Kuhlman says staff and performers are excited to be celebrating in a fresh, modern, state-of-the-art venue. He says they are working to provide a safe, enjoyable season for patrons who have been waiting eagerly for the curtain to rise again.

Season schedules and programs may change. For the latest developments, visit muny.org and stagesstlouis.org.

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GETTING real WITH FOOD by alaina hinkle

I am beyond excited to share this recipe with you guys. Growing up, my mom would make the best spaghetti pie; we ate it all the time. When it comes to what people want to see more recipes of, gluten-free options, casserole-style meals you can make for company, and twists on comfort food top the list. That’s where my mom’s spaghetti pie comes in. I’ve given her recipe my own twist in my Gluten-Free Mini Spaghetti Pies.

GLUTEN-FREE MINI SPAGHETTI PIES SERVES 6

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6 OZ. GLUTEN-FREE SPAGHETTI PASTA 2 EGGS 1/3 C SHREDDED ASIAGO CHEESE 2 TBSP UNSALTED BUTTER 12 TBSP WHOLE MILK COTTAGE CHEESE

PIE FILLING

3/4 LB. GROUND CHICKEN THIGH 2 TBSP OLIVE OIL 14.5 OZ. CAN OF ROASTED DICED TOMATOES 3 TBSP TOMATO PASTE 1/4 C FINELY CHOPPED SHALLOTS 1/4 GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED 1 LARGE GARLIC CLOVE, MINCED 1 TSP ITALIAN SEASONING 1/2 TSP SALT 1/2 TSP PEPPER 1/2 TSP CANE SUGAR 1/4 TSP PAPRIKA 1/4 TSP GROUND MUSTARD 1/8 TSP CAYENNE PEPPER 6 OZ. MOZZARELLA CHEESE FOR THE TOP

Directions:

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1. When your pasta is done cooking per box instructions, drain it and cut it into four sections. Creating quarters makes it easier for the spaghetti to fit in the muffin tins.

2. Scramble the eggs in a separate bowl. Put the pasta back into its original pan; add in scrambled eggs, asiago cheese and butter. Mix until fully combined.

3. Grease a 12-count regular muffin tin, and divide the pasta mixture evenly into each section. Push down with your fingers, and around the sides to mold the ‘baskets.’

4. Put 1 tbsp of cottage cheese in each basket, and press down lightly into the center.

5. Then you can stuff your baskets with the filling and pop them in the oven!

PIE FILLING

1. Preheat oven. In medium frying pan, add 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté shallots, garlic and green peppers for 3 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

2. Add in the ground chicken; break apart into bite-sized pieces. Season with the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, ground mustard and cayenne pepper. Cook down until there is no pink.

3. Once meat is cooked, add in the drained diced tomatoes, tomato paste and cane sugar, and mix until thoroughly combined. Let simmer to absorb all of the liquid, about 5 minutes on medium, stirring occasionally.

4. Fill your baskets with 1 1/2 tbsp of filling. Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of each one, and bake for 5 more minutes. Then put on high broil for 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Let cool for 2 minutes before taking them out of the muffin tins. Take a large spoon, cradle the edges, and lift the pies out; sprinkle with fresh basil, and enjoy!

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A newspaper shot from the early days of Laurie’s Shoes

By Julia M. Johnson

A 2021 store interior PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAURIE’S SHOES

NOT MANY RETAILERS CAN SAY THEY’VE SPENT SEVEN DECADES IN BUSINESS,

but the owners of Laurie’s Shoes have hit the noteworthy milestone by constantly staying in step with trends, says president Mark Waldman. “The company was founded in 1951 by my parents, Wally and Joan Waldman, and my maternal grandfather, Morris Goldman,” he says. “They began with our Glendale store and another in Wellston, which was a big shopping district back then. The idea was that if they offered a greater selection of sizes and widths than other stores, people would come. And they did.”

Over the years, the family built up the company to include eight St. Louis-area locations. Now, its brick-and-mortar presence consists of the Manchester Road location and a Birkenstock & More shop in Creve Coeur, both of which serve customers of all ages. “There also is a division called Shoe Roads Productions that sells footwear to medical staff in hospitals,” Waldman says. “We work with 165 hospitals in four states.” Laurie’s is run by Waldman, his brother Scott and sister Patty Baker, whose son Sam recently joined as the company’s fourth generation.

Altogether, the business offers 40,000 different styles of shoes in a wide range of sizes, and there are pedorthists on staff to ensure patrons get the right pair. If customers request a style that isn’t in stock, Laurie’s will track it down for them, Waldman says. “We really stay on top of what is popular,” he notes.

“Our staff buys shoes all over the world, in places like New York and Paris. People are amazed when they find their perfect style and then realize they can get it in several different colors.”

Waldman says the company has stayed in business because its leadership understands what the community needs—not just from a consumer perspective, but from a philanthropic one as well. He says Laurie’s supports organizations like Friends of Kids with Cancer and the St. Louis County Library system, with a special focus on helping young people.

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“We also have a wonderful relationship with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital,” he says. “It treats young patients from all over the world with bone and muscle problems in their legs and feet who often are unable to wear regular shoes. We fit them with shoes for their special needs, in all kinds of colors and styles. Often, it’s the first time these kids have worn shoes they can actually enjoy. In some cases, with the right pair, they are able to walk for the first time.”

Another reason for the company’s success is its dedication to staff, Waldman says. Some employees have been with Laurie’s for decades, and there are plans to expand its online and storefront presence with a team effort.

“We all prefer to be hands-on when serving our customers, but the pandemic necessitated some changes,” Waldman says. “Last summer, we set up large tents so people could shop outside, and we offered pickup and delivery. We shipped quite a bit, too—online sales actually rose 320% last year. Our staff was willing and able to adapt, and that’s a big reason why we are still here after 70 years.” &

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By Ju lia M. Jo hnso n

Aging and acne breakouts are two of the most challenging skin issues people can experience, but it’s possible to manage them with expert advice and consistent care, professionals say. No matter how old you are, it’s a good idea to start thinking about products and guidelines that can make a real difference. A knowledgeable skin care professional can address your unique needs and help you achieve healthy, fresh-looking skin.

Skin care at different stages

Carol Anderson, R.N., CANS, owner of Nouveau Medspa, says there are several skin care rules that apply at any age. They include daily sunscreen, a gentle cleanser, proper sleep, regular exercise, complete nutrition and good hydration. But there also are guidelines you can follow at different ages to improve the look and feel of your skin.

“People in their 20s and 30s still may experience breakouts, so they should look for products with glycolic, salicylic or lactic acid,” Anderson advises. “Lactic acid is especially gentle and specific to preventing blemishes.” She says a 20-minute homemade facial mask of whipping cream and raw honey can help soothe breakout-prone skin. “The cream contains lactic acid, and honey is a natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory,” she notes.

In your 40s and 50s, skin tends to produce less collagen, so you may begin to see fine lines and loss of volume, Anderson says. Injectable fillers can help, but it’s important to ensure skin is in healthy condition first. “Your skin probably is thinning and drying at this point,” she says. “Treatments like microneedling with Sculptra (an injectable cosmetic filler) or platelet-rich plasma can return skin to a healthier thickness. They also can improve elasticity and correct fine lines and other surface issues.”

In your 60s and beyond, Anderson says you should continue to use treatments that are gentle to thinning skin. “At age 30, your skin cells turn over on their own every 30 days,” she says. “In your 40s, it’s every 40 days, and so on. In your 60s, you need skin care products and treatments that encourage cell turnover. Also, if you follow a healthy lifestyle, your skin will respond. The more active you are, the more tissues like skin, hair and nails will renew themselves. If you behave youthfully, your skin will look more youthful.”

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Taking control of acne

SLUCare dermatologist Dr. Mallory Abate says acne can be a frustrating problem, but there are ways of treating it and lessening its effects. “Acne occurs when there is too much sebum or oil buildup on the skin, leading to bacterial growth and inflammation,” she says. “Two types are common—adolescent acne that usually responds to topical treatments and oral antibiotics, and hormonal acne that can occur in women from their 20s through their 50s.”

Teenage acne appears as whiteheads and blackheads in the T-zone area of the face, and hormonal acne usually produces bumps under the skin on the chin, jawline and sides of the face, she says.

Abate says treatment for adolescent acne may include a topical retinoid, a benzoyl peroxide preparation and an oral antibiotic like doxycycline. Home care should include gentle cleansing twice a day with a product like CeraVe or Cetaphil. “Adolescent acne can occur on the chest or back as well, making it more difficult to reach and treat,” she says. “It can be made worse by sweating during exercise and friction from clothing and sports bras. In these cases, I often prescribe a topical regimen, including a retinoid foam and a benzoyl peroxide wash.”

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For hormonal acne in women, the drug spironolactone may be prescribed in tablet form. “The goal is to reduce sebum production by the skin,” Abate says. “Hormonal acne may get worse during pregnancy, particularly in the first or second trimester, and it may improve on its own or flare after delivery when there is a major hormone shift.” She adds that some progesterone-only contraceptives can contribute to hormonal acne as well.

“We take the treatment of acne very seriously, especially in teens,” Abate says. “It can have a huge impact on self-esteem and confidence at any age. For the patient’s best interests, acne should be treated aggressively. If it is persistent or severe, we may prescribe another medication called isotretinoin that targets the skin’s sebaceous glands to reduce sebum production.”

What NOT to do when you have acne

✘ Switch back and forth between treatments. This can cause irritation; instead, give a new acne product 6 to 8 weeks to work, and see if there is improvement. ✘ Squeeze or pop blemishes. The pressure may push pus, dead skin cells and bacteria deeper into your skin and increase inflammation. It also can contribute to scarring of the skin. ✘ Apply acne medication only on blemishes. This approach won’t help you prevent new breakouts. Apply a thin layer of the medication evenly over your problem areas. ✘ Use makeup that isn’t pore-friendly. Look instead for products that say ‘non-comedogenic’ or ‘won’t clog pores.’ ✘ Share makeup and applicators. Doing this can transfer another person’s bacteria, oil and dead skin cells onto your skin. ✘ Sleep with makeup on. Remove it before bedtime to reduce the likelihood of clogged pores. ✘ Wash your face more than twice a day. Too much washing or scrubbing can further irritate skin and cause it to produce even more oil. ✘ Dry out your skin. Don’t overuse astringents. If your skin feels dry, apply a moisturizer formulated for acne-prone skin. ✘ Avoid or delay treatment. The longer you leave acne untreated, the more likely you are to develop scarring.

SOURCE: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY

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FOCUS ON: kids & stress

BY STEPHANIE WALLACE

April is National Stress Awareness Month.

None of us are strangers to tension and anxiety, but it’s easy to forget how those feelings can affect everyone, including children and teens. While stress may look different in adolescents, there are still signs parents can be on watch for, and kids can find healthy ways to manage their mental well-being.

know the signs “When children are experiencing high levels of stress or anxiety, it impacts their ability to function at home, at school and in extracurricular activities,” says Emily Price, a licensed clinical social worker at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. “It plays a crucial role in their overall well-being.” She notes that kids and teens are impacted by their parents’ stress levels, so it’s important to evaluate what’s happening at home when thinking about their mental health.

SIGNS OF STRESS ⊲ Shifts in mood ⊲ Changes in behavior ⊲ Social isolation ⊲ Neglected responsibilities ⊲ Trouble sleeping ⊲ Altered eating habits

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talk about it Talking with a trusted adult can help adolescents work through and understand what is making them feel stressed.

An important part of the conversation should be normalizing those feelings, according to Price. Stress is part of everyday life, and tension or anxiety experienced by children or teens shouldn’t be ignored or trivialized. “Don’t dismiss your child when they tell you that they feel overwhelmed, even if they are young,” she notes. “Affirm their feelings and let them know that it’s OK to feel anxious and scared.”

With school playing such a crucial role in students’ stress levels, Price suggests reframing some conversations around education and expectations. Knowing when schoolwork and extracurriculars are getting to be too much is crucial.

“It’s important to understand your children’s limits and not overprogram their schedules,” she says. “There can be a lot of pressure to be perfect, but sometimes, we need to model that good is enough.”

model self care “With the pandemic, more people are experiencing a higher level of stress than before,” Price says. “It’s important to look at what’s going on with the family overall and how it might be impacting the children. When parents come to me with concerns, I also make sure they see that their own self care is crucial. If you can model good coping mechanisms, it normalizes those behaviors.”

Sleep. Sleep plays a big role in our physical and emotional well-being, and kids and teens need more than adults. To help ensure everyone catches their requisite 40 winks, limit screen time around bedtime and don’t keep devices in the bedroom.

Exercise. Staying physically active is an important stress reliever for people of all ages. The U.S. Department of Health recommends at least 60 minutes of activity for children ages 6 to 17. Getting outside also has mental health benefits, so Price recommends taking regular walks.

Breathe. Deep breathing sends the message to your brain to calm down and relax. Teaching kids belly breathing is a great way to help them reduce tension, and it’s an intervention they can use on their own.

Read. “There are so many great, age-appropriate books that feature characters coping with stress,” Price says.

“Reading is a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn about good coping mechanisms.”

Reach out. While there can be stigma around seeking mental health care, especially for young people, Price recommends reaching out to your pediatrician or primary health care provider. “Discuss what you are seeing at home,” she says. “They can do an assessment and provide additional recommendations.”

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1841 KEHRS MILL ROAD, WILDWOOD by stephanie wallace LISTING PRICE | $2,145,000 LISTING AGENT | KIM JONES AGENCY | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

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from the homeowners » Tucked away in an exclusive Wildwood subdivision, 1841 Kehrs Mill Road provides the atmosphere of a private retreat, but current owner Yvonne Cordell says the property is just minutes away from all Chesterfield Valley has to offer. “The home is more than 5 acres, so the property feels secluded,” she notes. “But you’re still in a subdivision with neighbors, and you’re a short drive from shops, restaurants and schools.” She and her husband are downsizing and moving closer to the city to be near their adult children, and they’re ready to pass the unique property to a new family.

THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR A DISCERNING BUYER WITH AN APPRECIATION FOR CLASSIC FINISHES AND A DESIRE FOR UNPARALLELED PRIVACY IN A PRIME LOCATION.”

What is convenient about the home’s location?

We really like the easy access to Clarkson Road and Highway 40. It’s also great if you like the outdoors.

You’re close to the Katy Trail, and you can get to Castlewood State Park and all of the Chesterfield city parks.

Every home in the neighborhood is on at least one acre, so they are spaced out well. The backyard overlooks the subdivision’s lake, and there’s a great view of the fountain.

-KIM JONES

Pennsylvania. There’s nothing that it doesn’t have, and it’s great for entertaining. There’s both a counter and island where people can sit and talk while you are cooking. The Tell me about the outdoor spaces.

There are outdoor terraces along property also is gated, which you the entire length of the house. We’ve don’t find in Wildwood. It’s perfect had so many parties out there; you for people who need privacy and can easily accommodate 50 people security. on the patio. It’s well suited for entertaining. We put in steps down How is the home for hosting guests?

The lower level is perfect for to the lake, and you can put chairs and benches along the path. We also overnight guests. It’s private, and added an outdoor fireplace. The lot they have their own wet bar, which is is mostly flat, so it’s great for kids to like a mini kitchen with a microwave, How did you renovate the house?

When we bought the home, it play, and there’s space to add a pool dishwasher and fridge. When my in-laws were building their house, was two stories with an unfinished if you’re interested. they lived with us, and it was like basement, which we finished. We they had their own home down there. also took the opportunity to expand What are some unique features?

I love the kitchen. It’s the best that We also added a two-bedroom, the home by building an addition that doubled the size of the house. a cook could hope for with high-end two-story garage apartment perfect It included a first-floor master suite, appliances and Rutt cabinets from for parents or adult children. which means the home actually has two if you include the original on the second floor.

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PICTURE THIS… KIDS’ QUARTERS by lauren rechan

DESIGNING AND DECORATING KIDS’ ROOMS IS ALWAYS A JOY because there are no rules! The room can take the shape of your creativity and imagination while creating a perfectly unique space for your kids or grandchildren. Pictured here are some of the things I would keep in mind when designing. Have fun!

There are so many great wall murals and peel and stick wallpapers for sale. Covering just one wall can make a huge impact.

For all of your young actors, why not create a stage setting in a playroom so there is always a spot to perform and watch?

What fun to open a tiny door leading to a kids-only space in an unutilized area under the stairs.

Hanging a chair or hammock in the house is every child’s dream! Remember to get a professional to hang.

Like murals, peel and stick wall stickers allow you to decorate and remove with ease when you want to change as kids grow.

Themed rooms allow you to really design a full ‘set’ for your child. In this space galaxy, the sky’s the limit!

This illustrates that in a small amount of space, you can create a great activity zone in any room.

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If you have a vault in a kid’s room or playroom, consider a loft. It doesn’t have to be very tall if you have younger children.

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I love this space-saving layout, which sleeps two and allows the rest of the room for lounging and play.

This is your chance to pop some color and create a vibrant space. Even on a rainy day, this room feels bright and inviting.

Find a cool way to store and display whatever it is your child collects!

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BLOG OF… HOW TO STYLE YOUR NIGHTSTAND LET’S CHAT NIGHTSTANDS! What should be one of the most functional spots in your life often can become one of the messiest. You toss your jewelry onto it before hitting the hay, add a glass in the middle of the night, stack bills you didn’t get to, and before you know it, it’s piled high with clutter. We all need certain practical items on our nightstand, but also want it to add beauty to our space. We’re sharing some of our design team’s top tips for making your nightstand pretty and purposeful.

Keep it Practical Your nightstand (or nightstand set) always should be fully functional, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring! There are lots of practical items that you might need nearby.

You probably can’t fit them all (and it might be a little crowded if you did), but go ahead and prioritize your top picks and invest in ones you love.

A lamp actually could become an intentional visual feature of your room while also providing much needed light, or if you need to keep a few smaller bits and pieces nearby, keep a pretty box or tray to store them in.

Make it Your Own No nightstand is complete without the personal touches that make your space feel like you. Whether it’s a stack of books, your favorite candle or a blanket stored in a basket underneath, adding in some special details will immediately up the cozy factor. Keep some things close that will make you smile every morning and every night. Don’t forget your favorite books and small pieces of art, too!

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Time to Style Now that you have your pieces picked out, it’s time to style them! Styling your nightstand really depends on the shape and size you’re working with, but here are a few fail safe combos: • THREE’S A CHARM: Try arranging three pieces together in a little triangle with the biggest piece, like the lamp, in the back.

• STACKS ON STACKS: Pile up your favorite books and use them as a tray for your candle or jewelery.

• BOX IT UP: If you feel like your space is cluttered, try storing everything in a pretty little box with a lid. Pop your glasses, jewelry, and other odds and ends inside, and enjoy the added texture it brings.

• DON’T OVERCROWD: Try not to clutter up a small nightstand with too many items. Pop a basket underneath if you need more space.

• SHOWCASE YOUR FAVORITE PRETTY THINGS: Use your nightstand to give a home to the special little things that make you smile. Try to pick items that add a little contrast. For example, if you have a black nightstand, pick items that pop against the black and vice versa.

If You Run Out of Space, Try a Sconce!

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HOMEWORK

DEAR HOMEWORK,

We just recently bought this house, and it needs new life and energy. It is covered in metal siding, which we know can be painted.

We are trying to keep costs down while getting the most bang for our buck. Please help us modernize this hidden beauty.

Sincerely, —SHREWSBURY SLEEPER

DEAR SHREWSBURY SLEEPER,

As you may know, I feel like smaller homes don’t get enough respect these days, and I think that’s a shame. With a little focused attention, these homes (and entire neighborhoods) can become charming ‘keepers’ rather than potential tear-downs, so I am delighted to lend a hand.

I think the most important change here would be to ditch the almost invisible metal porch columns and replace them with round, Doric examples in a maintenance-free composite material. These instantly bring an air of classic dignity, and new, painted wood balusters complete the idea.

Next, I would paint the siding a medium to dark gray to provide a sharp contrast with the white trim. This gives the property a crisp, up-to-date feel, which is further helped by a new, bright blue front door. If money becomes available, I would replace the metal siding with some Hardie board siding in a straight-edge shingle design.

I would also use all of these materials and colors on the garage to integrate it into the whole composition.

Finally, the landscape can be a big help here. By planting hedges at the base of the stone porch walls, we can make the facade appear a bit wider, as well as make those stone walls a tad shorter and better proportioned. A tall evergreen on the left and a pink Dogwood on the right frame the porch nicely and help ‘distance’ the neighboring house.

A planted strip down the center of the drive adds some country charm and returns a dull block of pavement back to a supporting landscape element.

I think the house now looks like the sort that would cost $1 million on Cape Cod. Hope you think so, too.

Thanks for an interesting challenge, —HOMEWORK

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Rooms Bold & BRIGHT

By Julia M. Johnson

ifferent colors have definite effects on mood, from cool, soothing marine shades to bright, sunny tones that lift the spirit. It makes sense to think carefully about their impact when decorating your home, says April Jensen, founder and CEO of ADJ Designs.

Illuminating walls with color can send a message that’s bright and optimistic, but so can smaller bursts of various hues through fixtures, accents and accessories.

Whether you are painting a room or adding color against a neutral background, it pays to think less conservatively from time to time, Jensen says. “Especially in the past year, homeowners are feeling a bit more adventurous with bold color,” she says. “I advise them to do what feels right, especially when recapturing nostalgia or paying tribute to something that is important to the family. I tell people to treat bright color like a piece of art: It doesn’t have to match everything perfectly, and if it brings up positive memories or feelings, you should use it.”

Jensen says many people prefer to start with white, gray or beige walls, but these backgrounds can be a great jumping-off point. “Think of walls like the basic jeans and white T-shirt you wear,” she says. “You can layer them with any color you like for a striking effect. In a room, colorful accessories can take the form of bright cabinets, bookcases, or a cheerful desk or upholstered seating area.” Jensen says a local company, The Resplendent Crow, sells refinished vintage furniture in bright hues to liven up a room.

She says color is returning to interiors with wallpaper as well. “Suppliers like Rifle Paper Co. and Katie Kime sell colorful papers you can integrate into traditional and modern looks,” she notes. “They feature rich, beautiful colors like cobalt and Delft blues, persimmon, jade green and fuchsia. Any of these can be echoed in sofa and chair upholstery for a breath of fresh air in a room.”

Shades of 2021

Color branding company Pantone normally selects one trending hue to represent each calendar year, but for 2021, it settled on two: ‘Illuminating,’ a cheerful yellow, and ‘Ultimate Gray,’ a stony shade. They are meant to convey the idea that contrasting perspectives can work well together. The company said it chose them to send a message of “strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting” in a difficult year.

How do colors affect us?

• Our emotional response to a color is determined by its saturation, or purity, and its brightness, or how light it seems.

• Warm colors like oranges and yellows actually make us feel that the room temperature is warmer.

The reverse is true of cool colors like greens and blues.

• Green is linked to creative thinking, so it works well in offices and studios. Red conjures up strength, violet is associated with sophistication, and blue evokes comfort, so all can be used in a variety of spaces.

SOURCE: PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

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