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The museum received a $5,500 grant from the Jefferson Foundation to support its Beyond Our Walls educational outreach program, which was designed to help lower-income students learn about oral and overall health.

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In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, the health care provider delivered ‘Welcome Home’ care packages to veterans who live in Bethesda communities to thank them for their service.

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COVER STORY – Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas TALK OF THE TOWNS THE INSIDER PATTY UNLEASHED THE VELVET HAMMER STRICTLY BUSINESS

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The law firm is celebrating 40 years of serving St. Louis. It is known for its involvement in high-profile litigation as well as its pro bono legal services for local nonprofits and charities. PICTURED: CARMODY MACDONALD VOLUNTEERS DELIVER 130 CARE PACKAGES TO EMPLOYEES AT MERCY HOSPITAL.

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MISSION POSSIBLE COVER STORY – Gateway Arch Foundation SAVE THE DATE SPECIAL FEATURE – Pet Projects

STYLE 〉〉 20 OFF THE CUFF WITH CLAIBORNE – Dave Glover 22 SPECIAL FEATURE – Ask the Artist: A Conversation with Michele Pred

SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1980, MAKE-A-WISH HAS GRANTED THOUSANDS OF WISHES TO CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THE LOCAL CHAPTER ALONE HAS MADE WISHES COME TRUE FOR NEARLY 9,000 KIDS AND TEENS. PICTURED ON THE COVER: 2021 WALK FOR WISHES EVENT CHAIR RONALD KRUSZEWSKI OF STIFEL. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MAKE-A-WISH MISSOURI & KANSAS CHAPTER, CALL 314.205.9474 OR VISIT WISH.ORG/MOKAN. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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The foundation matched the first $10,000 in donations to the Keep Live Alive Saint Louis initiative. The funds raised will go directly to supporting technicians, musicians, crew and more who work behind the scenes at local concerts and live entertainment events.

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u What do uyto spring? enjoy abo publisher LAUREN B. RECHAN

EDITORIAL managing editor STEPHANIE WALLACE contributing writer JULIA M. JOHNSON

CONTRIBUTORS talk of the towns BILL BEGGS JR.

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GIVE EACH OTHER . It’s a sentiment we should all be adhering to GRACE right now. However, from a teacher’s perspective, it’s missing in our community.

This year, teachers have faced an abundance of criticism about how we teach on Zoom—assigning too much work or giving too little, having too high of expectations for our students or not expecting enough. Yes, those criticisms have been there before, but they have heightened because of the lack of control that comes with COVID-19. When we cannot control a difficult situation, humans are hardwired to take out our anger somewhere else.

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Despite all of that, what I do know is that I’m motivated to get up and do what I do every day because of my students and the other teachers I work with. I always joke that I have one biological child, but I have 20-plus children. My students have been beyond flexible with all of the new safety rules that have been put in place. They have been beyond resilient to being taught on Zoom, then back in the classroom, then back on Zoom. They have been beyond incredible with every aspect of this new world of learning. I have truly been blown away by their ability to give each other grace this year. We can learn so much from our young community.

No matter what criticism we go through this year, no matter what global pandemic is thrown our way, we are going to adapt, we are going to teach our children, and we are going to do that with all of our hearts and souls. We will give them everything they need to succeed in this world because if your passion is teaching, that is a no brainer. Our students come first. managing editor — ALAINA HINKLE getting real with food

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off the cuff MIKE CLAIBORNE

homework PAUL DOERNER

patty unleashed PATTY HANNUM

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creative director JULIE M. STREILER

graphic designer CYDNEY MOORE

PHOTOGRAPHY photographer COLIN MILLER

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society photographer RICK MILLER

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parent trap DR. TIM JORDAN

You would never go to your doctor before heart surgery and tell them exactly how you want them to do the procedure. However, with teachers, we get told how to do our jobs by outsiders all of the time. People feel they have the right to tell us how to teach because they have “been through it.” But there is a big difference between learning to read as opposed to teaching it.

Zoom classes are being recorded by people to compare their child’s teacher with someone else’s. Facebook groups were made to post pictures of teachers going to pick up lunch on virtual days. Fake Instagram accounts were created to anonymously follow teachers’ profiles. What has the world come to? How has it gone this far?

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HOPE FOR KIDS MAKE-A-WISH MISSOURI & KANSAS by stephanie wallace EVERY 20 MINUTES, A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED with a critical illness, according to the

Make-A-Wish Foundation. Since 1980, it has been the mission of the nonprofit to grant life-changing wishes to those children. Over the last 41 years, more than 335,000 wishes have been granted in the United States. Going beyond a simple gift or act of kindness, these experiences help families find hope and give recipients the strength to cope with complex medical treatments. One of 59 branches across the country, the local Missouri and Kansas chapter has granted more than 8,000 wishes to kids between the ages of 2 ½ and 18.

Earlier this month, Make-A-Wish held its annual Centente Walk for Wishes presented

by Emerson, Spectrum and Stifel. Due to COVID-19, this year’s event had a hybrid format with a limited capacity in-person walk in Forest Park, a drive-through opportunity and an option for virtual supporters. “Walk for Wishes provides the funds for more than 20% of the wishes our local chapter provides annually,” says Caroline Schmidt, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Missouri and Kansas. “Despite the challenges we faced with the evolving pandemic, the power of a wish to transform a child’s life is still unmistakably evident. The support we have seen has been tremendous. It is a true testament to the caring nature and philanthropic spirit of the St. Louis community.”

For the past nine years, the St. Louis Walk for Wishes has been the largest Make-A-Wish walk in the country, and it has helped grant 400 wishes to children in the region in the last three years alone. Fundraising for 2021 will continue through May, and the nonprofit hopes to reach its $850,000 goal, which will allow it to help an additional 85 critically ill kids. “All of the effort that went into the event speaks to the dedication of Make-A-Wish and the community,” says event chair Ronald Kruszewski, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Stifel Financial Corp.

According to Make-A-Wish, research shows that children who have wishes granted receive much more than a simple act of kindness. The experience also provides an emotional and physical boost that can help them fight their illness and lead to better health outcomes. It also can offer families comfort and inspiration during difficult times. “Having a wish granted is directly connected to hope,” Kruszewski says. “Medicine isn’t the only thing that plays a part in fighting illness. Sometimes, it’s your state of mind and attitude. Giving children in dire circumstances something to look forward to and cherish is crucial to their self healing.”

While Make-A-Wish helps thousands of children across the country annually, the nonprofit wants to continue to expand its reach. For every wish granted, there are another three that require further financial support to make them possible. “Our local chapter wants to grant 333 wishes this year, and there still is so much more needed to make that possible,” Kruszewski says. “Granting a wish to someone critically ill is a phenomenal thing. What better opportunity is there to give back and help children in need?” &

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The tagline went something like this: “Eat Rite … Or Don’t Eat at All!” The eatery, not much bigger itself than a takeout box, was the after-hours haunt of many a metro party animal looking to make a bad belly a little better with sliders and coffee before heading home—or elsewhere for further mischief. As a greasy spoon, Eat-Rite has languished off and on amongst the gritty urban spaghetti of roads and bridges and closed again late last year after reopening in 2018. The tiny shack at 622 Chouteau Ave. just south of downtown has seen its share of trauma, from traffic accidents to shenanigans in the parking lot in the wee hours. At least once, in 2014, a car smacked into it (boarded-up aftermath pictured). But soon it will be open under new ownership as Fleur STL at Eat-Rite, the brainchild of local chef Tim Eagan. Keep your eyes open in mid- to late May for the new concept to bloom on the historic corner. Let’s start with new flooring! Eagan was behind the former Park West Grille in Benton Park West, as well as serving a stint as executive chef at Porter’s Steakhouse in the hinterlands, um, I mean across the Big Muddy in Collinsville. Friends and I haunted Eat-Rite once, in daylight, before a Cardinals game. It was not unlike White Castle, if that tickles anyone’s taste buds. Expect much, much more … a chefly, creative spin on such diner staples as burgers and biscuits with sausage gravy. Eagan may serve up dogs and brews for Redbirds fans on their way to Busch. He’s considering a brunch concept as well and, reportedly, has applied for a liquor license in order to serve such brunchy beverages as mimosas and Bloody Marys.

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Tick? Tick?? Tick!?? Ick!!! That’s our countdown to something that will certainly happen to many of us this spring, if it hasn’t already: wood ticks. Next time you find one of those nasty, blood-sucking arachnids on your dog, or in your socks after a hike, don’t just dispatch it down the commode with disgust … and satisfaction. Drop it in

the mail to the good people at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

Really. Save those creepy crawlers—alive (ick)—and mail them to researchers at A.T. Still University in Kirksville, where they’ll be identified by species and life stage and tested for bacterial pathogens. MDC and the university have partnered in a research study to conclude in September 2022. Find how to package the ticks at (and it’s a long one for such an itty-bitty, nefarious bug): atsu.edu/missouri-ticks-and-tick-bornepathogen-surveillance-research. If any ticks get crushed by postal equipment, well, it just serves them right.

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It remains to be seen what sorts of films will be shown at the Tivoli Theatre in the Delmar Loop, as the venerable building has been sold to One Family Church, which has been holding services in the lower part of the building and also will occupy the first and second floors.

Integrity Web Consulting is to take up the upper two floors of the iconic theater, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Apparently, it took an act of God for U. City booster and entrepreneur Joe Edwards to sell the building at 6350 Delmar Blvd., his pride and joy—well, one of them, anyhow. The theater opened in 1924 as a vaudeville venue and single-screen movie house for the era’s silent films. In 1994 (almost exactly 70 years after the building was completed), as it had fallen into disrepair and seemed destined for the wrecking ball, Edwards took ownership. Quite the rescue, we must say, but although we’ve yet to see the U. City hero wearing a cape, Edwards has been pulling the arts and entertainment district back from the brink since opening Blueberry Hill in 1972—the very year I graduated from high school out east in a state far, far away. Anyhow, Landmark leased the theater until the pandemic shut things down last year. The chain is known for screening foreign films, ‘art’ pieces, documentaries and the like. The lead pastor of One Family says movies still will be shown during the week, stipulating in a statement that they will be “exciting and socially relevant.” That, of course, is open to a critic’s interpretation, and let’s just say we’re no Rotten Tomatoes. It does beg the question, however. Will we be seeing great religious epics from the ’50s like The Ten Commandments or Ben-Hur? Cool. Some ‘artsy’ works, to hazard a guess, probably won’t ever appear on the marquee again, much less the screen. To wit: This writer saw Nymphomaniac on the illuminated marquee one evening a few years back. (Just to clarify: He saw the marquee, not the 2014 film.) It got 76 out of 100 on the Rotten Tomatoes website. Ben-Hur, 1959, scored an 86; The Ten Commandments, 1956, a 90. So, on an educational grading scale, the 2014 film gets a ‘C;’ the 1959 film, a solid ‘B;’ and the 1956 blockbuster, a low ‘A.’ Would that mean movies were that much better then and just keep getting worse? Why, to be objective, our research sample is entirely too small to measure somebody’s opinion.

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LAST ISSUE’S Q&A Amazon’s retail stores are dubbed ‘4-star.’ Why not 5 stars? 2. What was the name Bezos originally wanted for the company?

Two-part Amazon quiz! 1. The premise of Amazon’s 4-star stores: Everything sold is rated 4 stars or better; is a top seller on the website; or is ‘new and trending.’ The average rating in 4-star stores is 4.4 stars.

Impressive? Not so much. Online ratings suffer from ‘reputation inflation’ and fake reviews. 2. Instead of Amazon, Jeff Bezos originally wanted to name his cute little online book retailer ‘Cadabra.’

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Webster Groves The star-spangled banners were still there, but the two American flags trailing on flexible poles above and behind his Yamaha motorcycle were starting to get frayed and tattered in the slipstream. So he tried to sew them back to respectability. By hand. But they still looked pretty ragged, which just wouldn’t do, he thought. So Tracey Mack, a teacher of American history at Steger Sixth Grade Center in Webster Groves, invested in a Singer sewing machine.

His flags now looked much, much better. But once that task was complete, he wondered what the heck else he was going to do with the brand-spanking new contraption sitting on his dining room table. Mack is what you might call a manly dude: He now rides a Harley. He played football at Mizzou and coached defense at the high school. “Now what?” he said to himself, looking quizzically at his dining areaturned-workstation. Well, they say necessity is the mother of invention. He’d been wearing bow ties, (“ I used enough cuss words for the rest of my life!” he says of learning to tie them), tried his hand at making them and was sewn up in a whole new avocation faster than you could say ‘straight stitch.’ He found patterns and videos online and became a one-stop bow tie shop, designing and creating them for himself and “for a couple of principals in the district; not to sell.” Then it was on to tote bags and handbags. And once he’d started exploring “the softer side of me,” he says, well—he’s a teacher first. Although history is still his main

responsibility, whether his students are in class or on Zoom, Mack segued into teaching his charges and middle-schoolers basic sewing skills. He doesn’t want them to get as frustrated as he was at first, owner’s manual or not.

There’s plenty to challenge a novice—bobbins to rethread, for starters. Then, there are kids who bring some skills with them, and may want to make a shirt or skirt when they come to his ‘Sew Easy’ class this summer session. When the pandemic closed things down last spring, he got involved with Masked Mamas, a group that got busy making masks for health care workers. And that will continue to be a focus of the class: making masks, paying it forward.

Mack says students will start with tasks like stitching a straight line, no mean feat for a beginner. He’ll teach them how to sew on a zipper. There may be as many as 28 machines available, but also social distancing protocols to consider. Meanwhile, he’s been making two or three handbag styles in what little spare time he has. He can’t consider expanding to Etsy. “I’m about five bags behind right now,” he laments. He’s taken orders for pieces to sell, but doesn’t want to rise at 4 a.m. every day for his side gig. He’s 59, has taught in the district for 19 years, and has retirement in his sights. But he admits there’s been an unexpected downside to the pandemic beyond the virus.

For a while there, bow ties weren’t as easy to get around his neck. “A lot of my clothes started to shrink!”

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Congrats to Thomas Jefferson School in Sunset Hills!

It ranked No. 37 on Newsweek’s list of the best boarding schools in the United States.

calling all creatives!

Eckert’s Farm is launching a design contest for its famous corn maze. The theme is Healthcare Heroes to honor those who have served the community during the pandemic. The winning design will be cut into the 12-acre cornfield at Eckert’s Millstadt Farm, which will open to the public in September. The deadline for submission is May 21. For more information, visit eckerts.com.

Need a spa day?

For the first time, the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis is offering private access for 2 to 10 guests at its spa on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through May.

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The St. Louis Mercantile Library is celebrating a major milestone. This year marks its 175th anniversary! You can check out the new exhibit, ‘A Nation, A City, & Its First Library: Americana as a Way of Life at the St. Louis Mercantile Library for 175 Years,’ to learn more about the library’s impressive history and view 350 artworks and artifacts from its collection.

THE ST. LOUIS ARTISTS’ GUILD

is hosting the International Decorative Painters Salon’s annual gathering from April 29 through May 2. The free event includes live painting demonstrations and lectures on decorative painting styles, such as gilding, grisaille and trompe l’oeil.

by patty hannum

IT’S TIME TO TALK POLITICS! Last October,

the publisher of Town&Style called a moratorium on any writers discussing such matters. To be fair, there aren’t many of us who routinely insert ourselves into the daily going-ons in Washington, D.C. Unfortunately, we (me, actually) managed to offend a few. So, very wisely, the position was taken to just stop writing about it until the election was over. The election was over as far as I was concerned, but not everyone felt that way. So, I kept my mouth shut. Not anymore. I cannot wait to give you my opinion on how I think things are going.

We finally have dogs back in the White House!

And apparently a cat is coming soon! Now to be honest, I’ve never befriended a cat, so I’m not sure how cats work, but it seems like one would really like to live in the White House. So many things to climb on, so many people to rub up against, so many people to startle. A cat’s dream, right?

I am, however, a dog lover. Just to remind you, we have two dogs in our family, Stella and Stanley (who

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I have decided looks like Prince Harry so I’ve been calling him Harry lately). Both are rescue dogs, but Stella has the attitude of a purebred that came over on the Mayflower. She is a husky mix with one green eye and one blue eye, a real beauty, so everyone tells her. She is not particularly fond of me but loves my husband Carey. On numerous occasions, Stella has tried to kill me. She will try to trip me right at the top of the stairs or bump me when my hands are full of glassware, and I even have seen her look at knives trying to figure out how to use them. If something happens to me, it is not my husband, it is Stella. Stanley (Prince Harry) is a lab mix who is scared of everything. This includes people, dogs, tables, his own bark. Quite the pair!

Anyway, when I saw Champ and Major, the Biden’s dogs, arrive at the White House and start running on the South Lawn, I nearly cried. It was doggie heaven. These two dogs finally got called up to the big leagues. Then I saw pictures of the two dogs in the Oval Office! What !? Yes, just hanging around with their pal Joe.

Then, suddenly, the dogs were sent back to Delaware. The first story was that the Bidens were gone, so they were staying with a family friend.

I knew that was fishy. Through my prior White House dog research (I know, I’m weird), I knew the groundskeeper takes care of the president’s pets.

I mean, you can’t expect the president or first lady to be out ‘scooping the poop.’ Something was up. Sure enough, Major apparently nipped one of President Biden’s Secret Service agents. Clearly, Major was not told that his protection services were no longer needed.

So Major had to go to training school, but he’s now back at the White House and readjusting. I feel bad for the agent. Would you want to be the person who got Major kicked out of the White House?

Not me.

And this is me talking politics. It’s a whole new world—for now. Peace, my peeps.

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I recognize the pandemic has created enormous changes in the workplace, especially with regard to job skills, which already were changing even before COVID hit. That said, I currently am looking for a new job—any thoughts on essential skill sets to update my resume for today’s environment and beyond?

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There are any number of skill sets you need; however, in my opinion, here are six assets that are paramount to not only catching an employer’s eye, but that also will help you succeed today and thrive in the future: Being Self-Directed Act more like an entrepreneur and show you can take charge of your roles. This means being an active participant in identifying the skills, resources and support to meet company goals and objectives, and then, following through as the collaborator-in-chief to ensure the job is successfully completed.

Increased Digital Skills Since the pandemic’s inception, most businesses have accelerated their reliance on digital technology. New hires need to be comfortable using digital technologies ranging from collaboration software to videoconferencing. However, they’re also going to need to be able to evaluate metrics to measure the effectiveness of these technologies.

Highly Effective Communicator Being an effective communicator has always been critical and an in-demand skill. But in today’s environment, highly effective communicators must be able to extend themselves across platforms.

The rise of videoconferencing and collaboration platforms requires new skills, and being an effective virtual facilitator is a major plus. You also need to know which platform to use—video, audio and digital communication— in ways that don’t create negative outcomes, such as Zoom fatigue or lack of engagement.

Adaptability As many workplaces evolve to hybrid models or have other significant changes, adaptability is an increasingly necessary skill. Being able to keep functioning, even when you’re a little uncomfortable, is important in a time when so many things may be in flux. Be open to taking on stretch roles or new challenges to help ‘build adaptability muscles.’ You need to

continue to create that spark of innovation to produce results and be productive for the organization. Keep in mind, you also may need to find new ways to collaborate virtually or to achieve results when uncertainty or obstacles continue to lie in your path.

Motivational In addition to the intellectual ability to do the job, it is essential to not only have the ability to manage change, but also to have the communication skills that can motivate and persuade your team to get the job done. This also always has been a key characteristic in setting job candidates apart, but it now seems even more important in a time where playing catch up with bottom line revenue is critical.

Empathy It is necessary to have the ability to understand the challenges other employees and organizations are facing with sincere compassion and intellect to bridge necessary gaps to help navigate and successfully achieve company goals.

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LaunchCode, a tech education and job placement nonprofit, has hired Jennifer Brake as chief development officer. She heads the organization’s efforts in donor identification, solicitation and stewardship. Brake has worked for St. Louis Public Radio, YWCA of Metro St. Louis and the Missouri Historical Society.

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has extended the contract of music director Stéphane Denève through the 2025-2026 season. He originally began his partnership with the symphony in 2003 as a guest conductor and officially took the helm as music director ahead of the 2019-2020 season. Denève is a native of Tourcoing, France, and a graduate of the Paris Conservatoire.

Senior architect Suzanne Hayes has been hired by FACET Architectural Design, a subsidiary of CD Companies. Hayes is registered to practice in Missouri and Tennessee and is studying to earn the Certified Healthcare Interior Designer credential. She has more than 15 years of experience in health care and education facility design.

Senior architectural designer Tony Morefield also recently joined FACET Architectural Design. He has 25 years of experience in the field and will help the firm expand its presence in the health care and commercial design sectors.

The Hon. Jimmie Edwards has joined the Lashly & Baer law firm. He is a former circuit court judge, served as director of public safety for St. Louis City under Mayor Lyda Krewson, and founded the Innovative Concept Academy for at-risk youth. Edwards will be part of the firm’s litigation, government and education practices and plans to assist with recruiting and diversity initiatives.

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by stephanie wallace SOMETIMES, IT CAN BE EASY TO TAKE FOR GRANTED some of the great things St. Louis

has to offer. That includes Gateway Arch National Park. Along with the iconic structure, the park offers 91 acres for visitors to explore. It is the mission of Gateway Arch Park Foundation to ensure that the Arch, its grounds and neighboring public spaces and attractions remain a vital, welcoming and well-supported resource for the community.

On June 13, the foundation will host the inaugural Picnic in Your Park. The event is being spearheaded by the nonprofit’s Friends Advisory Board. It specifically was designed to give guests the opportunity to explore the park in a socially distanced way. “We wanted to be responsible, and we’re looking forward to being able to grow the event in the future,” says Susan Brown, president of the Friends Advisory Board. “Gateway Arch National Park is such a special monument for our whole city and region. We’re excited to be able to continue fostering awareness and community engagement to promote this iconic landmark.”

Tickets for Picnic in Your Park go on sale April 22, and the last day to purchase is June 2. Event guests can choose from a classic or deluxe picnic basket, and there are options to serve one, two, or a family of two adults and two kids. For an additional cost, a kid’s meal can be added to any basket.

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is working with Butler’s Pantry to create the menu, and Major Brands is providing adult beverages. “It’s the perfect opportunity to bring out the family, have a girls’ day or spend some time in the park on your own,” says Amanda Goldsmith, the foundation’s director of development. “We’re also curating a playlist for attendees to enjoy with the new public wifi that was installed last summer.”

After picking up their baskets, picnickers are invited to check out the park’s grounds and find the perfect place to enjoy their meal. “Everytime I visit the park, I discover something new— whether it’s looking at trees and flowers or enjoying time by the water,” Brown notes. “There is so much to explore. It’s a vibrant place, but it’s also a peaceful space. There are so many ways to enjoy it.” Picnic in Your Park will happen rain or shine. Guests who do not want to stay at Gateway Arch National Park have the option to take their baskets home.

The funds raised by the ticketed event will go toward supporting the foundation’s mission of conservation, education and community engagement. “The money will help us plant and landscape, support educational programming, and allow us to hold events that bring St. Louis together,” Goldsmith explains. “Philanthropy plays a vital role in elevating everyone’s experience.”

Picnic in the Park also will help with ongoing renovations and updates, the next phase of which will begin at the Old Courthouse later this year.

“We take pride in ensuring Gateway Arch National Park remains an anchor of downtown and a celebration of St. Louis,” Goldsmith says. “When you participate in an event with Gateway Arch Park Foundation, you’re helping sustain its legacy as a national treasure.” & MI SS IO N PO SS IB LE SPEC IAL SECT ION

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Pet Projects

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pril is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and May is National Pet Month, both fitting tributes to the importance of furry friends in our lives.

The Humane Society of Missouri spreads the message that we should value and protect animals, and it works year-round to educate people about preventing abuse and neglect.

Earlier this month, HSMO took its popular Bark in the Park fundraiser virtual, changing the name to Bark in YOUR Park to emphasize the fact that this year, people would walk their dogs in neighborhoods and local parks instead of at a single, large event. Participants paid $25 to enter and solicited friends and family to donate as well.

“People posted their photos on social media and took part in scavenger hunts in 10 St. Louis City and County parks as well,” says HSMO special event manager Shana Cook.

“The idea was to recreate as much of the in-person event’s fun and enjoyment as possible.”

Cook says this year was the first time the organization staged the event online. “We didn’t do it last year because we were working on another virtual event that combined efforts of different animal shelters across the country,” she says. “That meant we had plenty of time to plan Bark in YOUR Park for this year. We did a lot of research and participated in webinars and Zoom calls to find out what similar organizations across the country were doing.”

Proceeds from Bark in YOUR Park benefit the HSMO Animal Cruelty Task Force, which responds 365 days a year to disaster sites, emergencies and abuse situations like hoarders and puppy mills. “Task force staff members are always on duty, even during the pandemic,” Cook says. “The team logs many miles rescuing animals from danger in all 114 Missouri counties and St. Louis City, and it costs a lot to keep it running. We rely on public support to keep its mission going strong. Events like Bark in YOUR Park are a fun, interactive way to get people involved in raising the funds we need.”

Cook says HSMO acted quickly to restructure its pet adoption processes after COVID-19 restrictions took effect.

“We had a very solid year of curbside adoptions and other programs,” she notes. “We have gotten lots of ‘pandemic puppies’ into good homes through our virtual system, but we hope that in the coming months, we will be able to open up more and get back to normal.”&

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For 20 years, Dave Glover has been one of the most distinct voices in St . Louis talk radio. Star ting on 97.1 FM Talk and making the move to KMOX earlier this year, the veteran broadcaster is unafraid to tackle any topic with his trademark humor. While he may not be known for his sar torial savvy, he also is an avid racing fan, worked as a lawyer and ser ved as frontman of the Dave Glover Band for almost two decades.

HOW HA S THE CHANGE TO KMOX BEEN? I’ ve realized just how not busy I’ ve been for the last 20 years. I loved 97.1. I was the first original talent at the station, but I didn’ t have a minute of training in radio. We found lightning in a bottle, and my bosses took a hands-off approach and gave me plent y of room to run. I just came in and did whatever I wanted to. KMOX is a different animal.

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WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU HAD SOME THING? I thought I was going to get fired at 97.1 about six months in. I would have been fired a month in, but I was a lawyer, and they were afraid of me. I was doing a legal call-in show when they sent me to Saint Louis Universit y for Spring Fest . It was my first time doing an outdoor live show, and they set me up in the wrong place. I decided to just do the show how I wanted. On the drive back , Jeff Allen, the station’s program director, called me and asked if I could do it like that ever y day.

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DE AD OR ALIVE , WHO IS THE ONE MUSICIAN YOU WOULD WANT TO SIT IN WITH? I’m such a Beatles fan. By some quirk of nature, if I tr y to sound like John Lennon, I do, so the Dave Glover Band made its bones playing a lot of Beatles music. My dream would be to meet John Lennon and just sit down with a couple of guitars.

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WHAT IS ONE CLOTHING ITEM YOU WANT TO COME BACK IN ST YLE? My mom’s house is like a time capsule, so ever y time I visit , I go searching. The other day I found my red parachute pants from a band I played with in 1983 . They didn’ t fit , but I’m only about 10 pounds away.

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Check out the beautiful spring and summer items just in time for Mother’s Day! The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds help fund our six local philanthropic programs.

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Forsyth School is pleased to announce Robert Butler as new head of school, effective July 1. Butler returns to St. Louis and joins Forsyth with 20 years of experience in education.

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The Friends Advisory Board invites you to celebrate the beauty of the Gateway Arch National Park at Picnic in Your Park, a benefit to raise awareness and critical funds for park conservation, education and community programs. Tickets and information are available at archpark.org/picnic.

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ASK THE ARTIST: A ConveRsation with MicheLe PRed

BY STEPHANIE WALLACE Michele Pred believes in using art as a platform for exploring the big issues. The Swedish-American artist utilizes everyday items to tackle subjects like pay inequality and personal security.

She’s bringing her evocative work to St. Louis in the exhibition Freedom is for Everybody. “I want people to think about what freedom means, how everyone deserves it and what you can do to ensure that more people experience equity,” she explains. The exhibit will be held at Barrett Barrera Projects’ projects+gallery space from May 20 to Aug. 7.

Where did your interest in art arise?

I grew up in California in a very political family. My father was a professor at U.C. Berkeley for more than 40 years. I’m also half Swedish, so we spent a lot of time in Sweden where I become aware of how other countries handle equality and access to things like health care.

I felt that art was the best way to get people to discuss and think about social justice issues.

Why do you think art is an important platform for social issues?

People are stimulated by artwork. It allows them to see these issues in a different way, instead of just how they are presented in the news or online. My intention is to provoke and ignite conversation and new thoughts. That’s really essential. I don’t want to create something that tells anyone what to think. I want to inspire people to think differently, to consider both sides of the coin. My goal really is to help you look at things in a different light.

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Have you always used everyday items in your work?

I started with photography, but I felt like everyday items were charged with a lot of meaning, so I wanted to unpack those layers. After 9/11, I worked with objects confiscated at airports because they were symbolic of what was happening in society, and still is 20 years later. All of a sudden, these mundane household items like tweezers were considered weapons. Some of these items, such as pocket knives, also held great sentimental value for people. I heard lots of stories about people who lost something that had been given to them by a family member.

Tell me about some of the pieces in the exhibit.

One is a cross created out of confiscated knives. When I made it, I felt like it reflected the crisis of the time, coupling the loss of lives with the loss of a sense of freedom after 9/11. Now, I think it speaks to where we are with COVID-19 and other social unrest. The exhibit also features works from a series of vintage purses with neon text that I started in 2014.

Originally, the focus was on reproductive rights, and I chose vintage handbags because they call back to a time when women had less autonomy and those rights were restricted. However, there are so many feminist issues that need to be discussed, such as equal pay or the Time’s Up movement. The purses are like small-scale billboards and always start a conversation. They’re battery-operated, so you can carry them. For this show, 5% of purse sales will be donated to Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BARRETT BARRERA PROJECTS

How has the pandemic impacted your work?

I haven’t spent much time in the studio. I have an 11-year-old daughter who has been remote learning, and I haven’t wanted to leave her. Many shows also have been cancelled or postponed, so I have been working on initiatives like The Art of Equal Pay, which is a project I launched to decrease the gender and racial pay gap for visual artists.

There is not a lot of data on pay inequity in art culture, so I created a survey to collect information from artists at theartofequalpay.com. It’s been a big project, and we’re still in the early stages. People also can visit the website and leave a digital signature to show support.

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PREPARING FOR BABY

THE SLUCARE OBSTETRICS TEAM STRIVES TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED CARE TO MOTHERS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER BIRTH. PICTURED ON THE COVER: SLUCARE MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST DR. JEN GOLDKAMP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.977.7455 OR SEARCH ‘PREPARING FOR BABY’ AT SLUCARE.EDU. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP

MATERNITY CARE SPECIAL SECTION

CARING FOR MOTHER AND BABY

COVER STORY

A BETTER BIRTH EXPERIENCE SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP by julia m. johnson YEARS AGO, IT WAS ASSUMED that once a

woman gave birth by cesarean section, all of her later deliveries would have to be by the same method.

However, SLUCare obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Jen Goldkamp says the thinking on this subject has changed significantly in recent years.

“The phrase commonly used in the past was, ‘Once a C-section, always a C-section,’ but that’s no longer thought to be accurate,” she explains. “We have good data showing that vaginal birth can happen safely after a C-section in many cases. SLUCare practitioners are glad to be able to support women who want to return to natural childbirth.”

Patient Lauren Bootz says that ability to choose was a key part of her positive birth experience at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital last year. She had undergone a C-section in the past but wanted to deliver naturally when she went into labor with twins a year ago.

She met with Goldkamp to discuss options, and it was decided that a vaginal birth would be possible in her case.

Bootz says the SLUCare staff listened to her preferences and cared about giving her the kind of birth experience she wanted. “I can’t say enough good things about them,” she says. “Of course, they followed all of the proper protocols, but whenever there was a situation where I could make a choice, they supported me. Even if there was a chance the answer would be no, they always listened and checked on things when I asked.”

She says her twins were unusually large and moved quite a bit just before birth, so the delivery required careful monitoring. “I wanted to be able to get up, walk around and do other things to stay occupied during labor, and the nurses accommodated me as much as possible,” she says. “One of the best things about Dr. Goldkamp and the staff is how much they listen and care. My birth process was not just about being told what would happen; it was about being heard and allowed to decide about options and outcomes. The staff answered all of my questions carefully, and Dr. Goldkamp checked

on me often before and after the birth process to make sure I was doing well. It was such a relief to be a part of the conversation about my own care.”

Bootz says the SLUCare team’s expertise gave her confidence when it was time to deliver her twins. At one point, when her cervical dilation was progressing slower than expected, the doctor performed a manual manipulation of the first twin to better position him for birth. “After that, the dilation process moved right along,” Bootz says. “I DR. AMY RAVIN PERFORMS AN ULTRASOUND. labor and delivery to look. We start that conversation in was really impressed with Dr. Goldkamp’s knowledge and experience. She knew the doctor’s office and review all of the patient’s desires and expectations. We talk about current standards of exactly how to help me and my babies.”

Goldkamp says the goal is to do what is best for labor and delivery management and how the mother’s mothers and infants during labor and delivery, and needs fit into that.”

Goldkamp says uterine rupture is the most common that sometimes means deviating from the original birth plan. That’s another area in which the team’s expertise concern in a VBAC birth due to thinning of scar and flexibility come in. “Having a good birth experience tissue from the cesarean, but the risk is actually very doesn’t always equate to following a birth plan,” low. “It happens in less than 1% of cases,” she says.

Goldkamp says. “If a patient has a strict plan and then “A vaginal birth also tends to require less follow-up is unable to follow it, it’s not a failure of the patient or care than a cesarean.” Either way, the SLUCare team the system. In any case, the end goal is always a healthy pays close attention to patients’ needs with the goal of a smooth recovery. mom and baby.”

Another birthing option open to SLUCare patients She says VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) patients are actually less likely to experience birth-related issues is using the services of a midwife. “Our midwives can like uterine rupture, blood transfusion and unplanned perform both prenatal care and delivery, and they have hysterectomy than those who have repeated cesareans. a special interest in natural childbirth,” Goldkamp says.

“It’s important to remember that even if you have a “They are highly trained in techniques like managing pain, high-risk problem, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a and they can offer a complete, personal birth experience.”

Also available for patients’ comfort are tub births, good birth experience,” she adds. “Throughout their prenatal care, patients should advocate for themselves wearable fetal monitors to allow them to walk around, and talk with the doctor about how they would like and birthing balls to keep them moving during labor.

If a woman prefers not to have an epidural, intravenous medication or nitrous oxide may be considered to manage pain. Whenever it’s possible to personalize the birth experience to fit the mother’s preferences, SLUCare staff try to accommodate, according to Goldkamp.

“Our obstetrics staff is committed to providing whatever a woman needs to have a comfortable delivery,” she says. “Giving birth is something she will always remember, so it should be as close to the experience she desires as possible.” &

THE SLUCARE OBSTETRICS TEAM STRIVES TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED CARE TO MOTHERS. PICTURED ON THE SECTION COVER, BACK TO FRONT: SLUCARE MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS DRS. CHRISTOPHER BUCHANAN AND KIA LANNAMAN; GENERAL OB/GYNS DRS. LESLIE McCLOSKEY AND GREGORY WARD; MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS DRS. DOROTHEA MOSTELLO AND JENNIFER GOLDKAMP; GENERAL OB/GYN DR. AMY RAVIN; CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE CAROLYN MANK. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.977.7455 OR SEARCH FOR ‘PREPARING FOR BABY’ AT SLUCARE.EDU.

DR. JEN GOLDKAMP WITH PATIENT LAUREN BOOTZ AND TWINS PHOTOS COURTESY OF SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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h t l a e H h s a l F by stephanie wallace INSIGHT INTO CLOGGED ARTERIES High cholesterol is the most commonly known cause of atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries that increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a gene that may play a role in coronary artery disease independent of cholesterol level. The gene, SVEP1, makes a protein that plays a role in the development of arterial plaque. In mice, those missing one copy of SVEP1 had less plaque than those with both, and selectively removing the protein from arteries also reduced the risk of atherosclerosis.

The study looked at human data and found that genetic variation similarly determined the level of the protein, with an increased presence indicating a higher chance of plaques developing.

COVID-19 VARIANTS

There is evidence that the U.K. and southern California variants of COVID-19 are present in St. Louis County. They were found due to testing from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the University of Missouri sewer shed testing.

These strains are more infectious, and it is estimated that 70% of new infections being diagnosed in the U.S. can be attributed to them. As of early April, 25% of the county’s population had been vaccinated. The region currently is experiencing a drop in COVID-19 testing numbers, but that is combined with a slight uptick in cases.

HELPING PATIENTS

Mercy Hospital has opened a new space designed to treat adolescent and young adult cancer patients, ranging in age from 15 to 30. The Mercy Cardinals Young Adult Cancer Program is the first of its kind in the St. Louis region, and it offers state-of-the-art medical care and resources to help address the emotional, financial, educational and career disruptions that a cancer diagnosis creates.

The disease in young adults is biologically different than in older people, and it has been shown that many of these patients respond better to pediatric style therapies. The new program will provide young adults a dedicated space to receive treatment that is separate from those used to treat babies and young children.

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ZIKA AND BRAIN CANCER

It may be difficult to imagine an upside to a deadly virus, but a study from Washington University School of Medicine found that the Zika virus can help destroy aggressive brain cancer in mice and ward off recurrence for at least 18 months. The virus helps boost the immune system, drawing immune cells to the tumors, including cytotoxic T cells, which are specialized for killing cancerous cells. In mice, injecting Zika into tumors drastically increased the rate of survival: from 10% to 63% in one cancer cell line and from 0% to 37% in another. These findings could help create effective immunotherapy for glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer.

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Pregnancy: Maintaining a Healthy Body & Mind

BY STEPHANIE WALLACE

Pregnancy presents both a mental and physical challenge for women. In general, what’s good for you when you’re not pregnant is what’s good for you when you are. Still, there are special considerations to take for your health during and after childbirth to best support your body and mind.

After Pregnancy

During Pregnancy BODY

MIND

BODY

Exercise is important even during pregnancy.

If you’re healthy and your pregnancy is normal, the American College of of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week, which means you should be active enough to raise your heart rate and start sweating but not so much that you can’t speak normally.

Staying active can help reduce back pain, ease constipation, promote healthy weight gain, and decrease the risk of complications like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and cesarean delivery.

Pregnancy is a time of joy, but it’s also a period of increased stress. Research suggests that 7% of women experience depression during pregnancy.

Many of the symptoms, such as changes in sleep, energy level, appetite and libido can go unnoticed because they mirror changes that are already occurring. ACOG recommends depression and anxiety be screened for at least once as part of prenatal care, but if you suspect your negative feelings are caused by depression, don’t wait to consult your health care provider. They can help determine the next best steps.

Exercise has many benefits following pregnancy.

It helps strengthen abdominal muscles, boosts energy, promotes better sleep and can help prevent postpartum depression. Regular exercise also decreases the risk of deep vein thrombosis, a condition in which a blood clot forms in the legs or other part of the body that can occur in the weeks following childbirth.

Safe exercises • WALKING: It offers a total body workout that

Signs of depression during pregnancy − Excessive anxiety − Low self-esteem − Disinterest in previously enjoyed activities − Difficulty making decisions − Resistance to following prenatal care

is easy on your joints and muscles.

• SWIMMING AND WATER WORKOUTS: You can work out muscles while the water helps you avoid strain and injury.

• STATIONARY CYCLING: Pregnancy can affect your balance, so riding a standard bicycle can be risky.

• MODIFIED YOGA OR PILATES: Prenatal yoga and Pilates classes accommodate the shifts in balance that come with pregnancy. Make sure to avoid poses that require you to be still or lie on your back for long periods of time.

Activities to avoid • Soccer, basketball and any other contact sports or activities that put you at risk of getting hit in the abdomen • Activities with a high risk of a fall, such as skiing, gymnastics or horseback riding • Hot yoga or Pilates • Scuba diving

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instructions, including smoking, drinking or using illicit drugs − Thoughts of suicide

Support your mental health • Talk about about your feelings with your family, friends or health care provider.

• Try calming breathing exercises.

• Stay physically active—along with keeping your body healthy, it can improve mood.

• Eat regular meals and keep a healthy diet.

• Attend pregnancy classes to socialize with other pregnant people.

Talk with your health care provider before resuming physical activity. For cesarean births or other complications, they may recommend a longer recovery period than with vaginal delivery. Like during pregnancy, ACOG recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week following childbirth.

Aim to exercise for 20 to 30 minutes a day, but even 10 minutes will be beneficial. If you are breastfeeding, express your milk before you begin to avoid discomfort.

MIND From joy to fear, the birth of a child can trigger various emotions. Many women experience what is commonly known as the ‘baby blues,’ a period of depression and anxiety that occurs two or three days after delivery and lasts for one to two weeks. It is characterized by mood swings, crying and difficulty sleeping. Others experience a more severe, longer-lasting mood disorder known as postpartum depression. It can occur up to a year after delivery, and it is most common in the first one to three weeks following childbirth.

If you or your family suspect you are suffering from postpartum depression, consult your health care professional immediately.

Causes of postpartum depression • HORMONE LEVELS: Estrogen and progesterone

decrease sharply following childbirth, and these changes can trigger depression.

• MENTAL HEALTH HISTORY: A history of depression, before or during the pregnancy, increases the risk of postpartum depression.

• FATIGUE: It can take weeks to regain strength and energy following childbirth, and recovery can be even longer if there are complications.

• EMOTIONAL FACTORS: Feelings of doubt,

sadness, anger and guilt are not uncommon during pregnancy. These emotions can negatively impact self-esteem and how you handle stress.

• LIFESTYLE FACTORS: Stressful life events or a

lack of support following the baby’s arrival can increase the risk of postpartum depression.

Signs of postpartum depression − Severe mood swings − Excessive crying − Difficulty bonding with your baby − Social withdrawal − Changes in appetite − Changes in sleeping habits − Fatigue − Anger and irritability − Anxiety and panic attacks − Hopelessness − Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby

SOURCES: THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS, MAYO CLINIC

Ah-choo!

Keeping Allergies in Check

By Julia M. Johnson

things are actually certain in life:

death, taxes and environmental allergies in the genetically predisposed.

Every year, pollen, dust and mold fill the air, wreaking havoc on the eyes and noses of those who are afflicted. Washington University allergist and immunologist Dr. Maya Jerath says adhering to some simple advice can keep the sniffling, sneezing and itching to a minimum.

“Seasonal allergies at this time of year often mean coughing, postnasal drainage and worsening asthma on top of the usual eye and nasal discomfort,” she says. “Severity depends on the specific things you’re allergic to and the time of year. Trees are pollinating now through May, and grasses from late May into August. Then, weed pollens stir up and last until the first hard frost in the fall.” Mold is a problem as well, especially in the fall when damp leaf litter is lying around.

According to Jerath, the cardinal rule of allergy relief is to stay away from triggers as much as possible. Sufferers should visit a doctor to find out if they need testing and therapy for specific allergens. “If there are triggers you can avoid, like dust and pet dander, the physician can talk about how to do that,” Jerath says. “For allergens you can’t avoid, like pollen, the best advice is to mitigate the problem by not driving or sleeping with open windows, wiping your feet when you come indoors and washing clothes thoroughly.”

Jerath says she starts by asking patients which symptoms are the most bothersome, like coughing, sneezing or congestion. “Then, we try medications for those particular symptoms,” she notes. “If there isn’t much improvement, we may add other drugs depending on severity and response.” Antihistamine eye drops can be beneficial, and nasal and eye rinses can help wash irritants away. “Some patients prefer rinses as a nonmedical approach,” Jerath notes.

“Treatment needs to be something the patient actually will use, so we work closely with each person to customize the right combination of therapies.”

She says some people see a decrease in allergy symptoms as they age, and others experience the opposite.

“Patients also tell us they notice greater or lesser severity when moving from one city to another,” she notes.

“A simple change of environment can have a major effect.”

Tackle outdoor triggers!

> If you can, stay inside on dry, windy days. Your best bet for an outdoor foray is after a downpour, which helps remove pollen from the air. > Got grass and weed allergies? Get someone else to do the mowing. > After being outside, change clothes and shower to remove pollen from your hair and skin. > Don’t hang laundry outdoors; damp sheets and towels can attract pollen. > Wear a face mask when working in the yard. > Check local TV or radio for a daily pollen forecast. If high levels are expected, take your allergy medication before symptoms start. > Pollen counts are highest in the early morning. If you have to go outside, do it later in the day.

SOURCE: MAYO CLINIC

OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS

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It neutralizes body odor, removes toxins from pores and helps control odor-causing bacteria. Don’t worry; despite the black color, it goes on clear.

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3. INTENSE THERAPY LIP BALM SPF 25

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➍ 5. AFTER SUN SHOWER GEL

clarins This shower gel will help you wash away whatever you bring home from the great outdoors, whether you are swimming, hitting the beach or just taking a walk.

The three-in-one formula is designed to gently cleanse your face, body and hair while removing UV filters, salt, sand, chlorine and more. $25, CLARINS.COM

6. TRANSLUCENT MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 30

brush on block Looking for a way to quickly touch up your sun protection? Powdered sunscreen is your answer. Pair with traditional sunblock and just brush it on to make sure your sunburn-prone areas stay covered. The translucent powder is reef-friendly, vegan, paraben-free and gluten-free. $32, BRUSHONBLOCK.COM

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APRONOMICS

LIA WEBER OF MADE. BY LIA WHEN IT COMES TO A CHALLENGE, Lia Weber isn’t one to back down,

especially if it’s of the culinary variety. In 2014, she competed on and won TLC’s baking competition The Next Great Baker. Last year, the hometowner proved she lives up to the title. She successfully launched Made. by Lia, a bakery she opened last August despite the hurdles presented by COVID-19.

Weber grew up in North County and currently lives in Old Town Florissant.

“It’s a hidden gem,” she says of the neighborhood. “I like the tight-knit community. Everyone knows each other’s names. When I was younger, I always thought I’d want to live somewhere bigger and better, but I love St. Louis. It has a more intimate feel. Even if you leave at some point, when you come back, it always will feel like home.”

One of five siblings, Weber spent a lot of time in the kitchen from a young age. “I always loved making dinner and Christmas cookies with my family,” she recalls. “The kitchen was always a happy place for me.” She knew she wanted to pursue a culinary career and eventually decided on baking. While earning a bachelor’s degree in business from Fontbonne University, she also worked toward an associate’s in baking and pastry arts from Saint Louis Community College-Forest Park.

While working in a local cake shop, Weber was presented with the opportunity to audition for season four of The Next Great Baker. The show was looking for teams of two to compete, so she and a co-worker started the application process. “They asked about every single little thing, and we had to turn in a video audition to show our personalities,” she says. “They also flew us to New York for an in-person interview. It was really stressful, but exciting. We were one of the final 10 teams selected.”

Most of the show was filmed in New Jersey over the course of two months, but the finale was shot in Las Vegas. “It was crazy to pack a suitcase not knowing how long I was going to be there,” Weber says. “The nonstop filming was exhausting, but we just kept winning, and I realized we had a shot.” After winning the competition, she and her partner split a $100,000 prize and were

LEMON POPPY SEED DONUTS 450° DONUT BATTER

GLAZE

¼ C PACKED BROWN SUGAR ¼ C GRANULATED SUGAR ZEST FROM 2 LEMONS ¼ C COCONUT OIL, MELTED 2 TBSP VEGAN BUTTER, MELTED 1 FLAX EGG

1 C POWDERED SUGAR 1 TBSP SOY CREAMER

(IN A SMALL BOWL COMBINE 1 TBSP GROUND FLAX AND 2 TBSP WATER, LET SET FOR 2 MIN.)

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JUICE FROM 1 LEMON LEMON ZEST, POPPY SEEDS AND EDIBLE FLOWERS FOR GARNISH

¾ C UNSWEETENED ALMOND, COCONUT OR SOY MILK JUICE FROM 1 LEMON 1 C GF ALL PURPOSE FLOUR ¼ C ALMOND FLOUR ½ TSP SALT ½ TSP BAKING SODA 1 TSP BAKING POWDER 1 ½ TSP PURE VANILLA EXTRACT ½ TBSP POPPY SEEDS

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offered the chance to work with Buddy Valastro of Cake Boss. “Ultimately, it didn’t feel like the right fit for me,” she notes. “I wanted to stay in St. Louis to be close to my friends and family. It’s where my roots are, and I wanted to build my business here.”

In 2019, Weber began the process of opening her own brick-and-mortar bakery. She had been working out of the Cortex complex as an AB Mauri baking ambassador to build her business, but it was time for the next step.

Wondering what to do, she found the answer walking in her neighborhood with her family. “We saw a building for sale that would make the perfect bakery a block away from our house,” she says. “I wasn’t sure if I was ready, so it was very intimidating, but it kept pulling on my heart. It felt like it was what I was meant to do.”

With the space secured, Made. by Lia was on track to open in the spring of 2020. However, as it did with so many things, the pandemic threw a wrench into the process. With the official opening postponed, Weber decided to host a pop-up event in May for Mother’s Day. “The response was amazing,” she says.

“We decided to keep doing pop-ups throughout the summer. It really helped us keep the buzz going for the business.” She also launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the opening and was amazed by the community support. “We exceeded our goal within 24 hours,” she notes. “It was the last push we needed to open in August.”

Weber says opening during the pandemic was crazy, but it did have some upsides. “We developed a great support system, so now I feel like we can tackle anything,” she explains. She’s looking forward to being able to operate under full capacity and continuing to grow the business, including adding a second baking space in the basement, planting a garden in the back and expanding vegan offerings, which the shop is already becoming known for. She’s also excited to make more wedding cakes in the near future. “It’s definitely been an adventure,” she says. “People who watched the show and followed my story are coming in to show support. It’s exhausting, but I’m having so much fun.” &

1. Preheat your oven. In large bowl or mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine coconut oil, vegan butter, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, flax egg and lemon zest. Mix in almond milk (or dairy free milk of your choice) and lemon juice.

4. Remove from oven and let set for a second before turning pans over onto a cooling rack and popping out the donuts. Let the donuts cool completely before dipping into glaze. For best results allow them to cool before tasting; the texture will develop as the donuts cool.

2. In a separate bowl sift together gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add in almond flour, and stir to combine. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet, then add poppy seeds and mix until smooth. Make sure everything is combined and there are no lumps.

But do not over mix!

5. While your donuts are cooling, make the lemon glaze. Place powdered sugar, soy creamer and lemon juice into a small bowl and whisk until smooth. You can add more dairy free cream if the mixture is too thick or more powdered sugar if it is too thin. It should look glossy and be of dipping consistency. Dip your donuts into the glaze and place onto a parchment lined tray.

3. Spray the donut pans, and fill with batter until slightly under the rim with spoon or using a piping bag. Place into the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes until slightly golden, and the cake springs back when touched.

6. Once all of the donuts have been dipped, you can garnish. Let the donuts hang out until the glaze has set. Store in an airtight container for one to two days.

LEISURE

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: may

Due to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, please check with organizer websites closer to the event dates.

by stephanie wallace

5/1

5/7-5/10

5/13-5/15

Calling all superheroes! Kiddos can tackle an obstacle course, race each other and more.

Registration required.

Laumeier Sculpture Park’s annual art fair is going virtual! Shop online and support local, regional and national artists; 70% of sales go directly to the artists, with the remaining 30% supporting Laumeier.

Stéphane Denève takes the SLSO on a journey from darkness into light. The program includes American composer TJ Cole’s Death of the Poet and Felix Mendessohn’s Violin Concerto.

superhero training day

Healthworks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis | $7 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | hwstl.org

laumeier art fair

Virtual | Free | 314.615.5278 laumeiersculpturepark.org

5/1

seventh annual micro run

This year’s run will be a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual participation options. It also will offer optional workout stations, including slam ball, air squats, lunges and box jumps.

Forest Park | $30-$40 | 9 a.m. stlmicrofest.org

5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24

5/20

beethoven 7

Powell Hall | $25-$50 | 7:30 p.m.

314.534.1700 | slso.org

5/8

paint webster

5/28-5/30

schlafly art outside festival

The Old Orchard Gallery | $25-$30 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | 314.918.2671 | webster-arts.org

Every Tuesday, start your morning off right with a 45-minute, all-level yoga class hosted by Yoga Buzz and the Gateway Arch Park Foundation. The sessions stream on Facebook Live.

Virtual | Free | 7 a.m. | archpark.org

Starting this month, I will be featuring at least one book by a local author.

If you would like your book reviewed, please contact me at phannum@townandstyle.com

The Bowtown Curvy

by Michael E. Williams The story of Curtie Pomerantz, who lives with his uncle after his parents’ deaths in the small town of White Bluff, will hold your attention. The young adult novel follows him one summer when he grows from an unsure adolescent into one with confidence as he learns the truth about his family and stands up to the bullies who so happily want to take him down.

In the late 1940s, William Tao arrived in St. Louis to pursue graduate studies at Washington University. Over the next half century and beyond, he and his wife, Anne, made an indelible imprint on St. Louis’ physical and cultural landscape. Join the Taos’ son, Peter, as he shares their story.

Virtual | Free | 6:30 p.m. | mohistory.org

Webster Arts annual plein air painting event returns to an in-person, COVID-19 safe format.

Participants 18 and younger can register for free.

sunrise yoga

stories of chinese st. louis: william and anne tao

The outdoor festival brings together more than 60 local artists. Enjoy Schlafly brews, food and live music.

5/15 & 5/16

taste of maplewood

Maplewood’s restaurants, speciality stores and boutiques share some of their best offerings.

The festivities include music and other live entertainment.

Schlafly Bottleworks | Free | 5-10 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. schlafly.com

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Visit Lafayette Square to enjoy the garden tour along with carriage rides, APA puppies for adoption in the park and other festivities.

Until May 31, you also can virtually tour some of the neighborhood’s historic homes.

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from the homeowners » Kelly Boyd says she and her husband Kevin purchased this property 15 years ago after learning the father of a close friend was selling it. “We had seen the house and loved how it was positioned, well above the road on a gorgeous piece of land,” Kelly says. “The whole property is so warm and inviting, we just fell in love. We knew it would be perfect for entertaining friends and family.” A video tour of the luxurious home is available at aliciacop.com.

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What are some of the home’s standout features?

It has four fireplaces, a beautiful open-concept kitchen with a huge island and high-end appliances, wire-brushed hardwood flooring throughout the main level, two master suites, and lots of other beautiful touches. The home’s openness and natural flow served our lifestyle perfectly. I am co-owner of a home staging company, so I’ve enjoyed designing the spaces to make this house our own.

peninsula and everything you’d want in hors d’oeuvres and dessert. It’s set up so people can sample the food easily as a comfortable home office. they are walking by. The entire space is very open, but it’s connected enough What other improvements have that the environment is comfortable you made?

We recently added more than and intimate.

1,100 square feet of living and recreational space to the lower level. What about overnight guests?

There’s plenty of room for It has high ceilings, a media area for gaming and watching sports, and plenty family and friends to stay. The new of room for a sectional sofa. It also lower-level space is very functional features a large bar and an alcove that and would make a great in-law or rental suite. There is plenty of sleeping space can be used for dining or game tables. and a full bath, and the area has its own entry with a driveway leading up to it.

Does the home’s layout work well for parties?

How is it for working remotely?

It’s great for gatherings and Describe the outdoor space.

This house is perfect for The site is very secluded, and there professionals working from home. We special occasions. On the main level, transformed a main-floor living space the kitchen, living and entertaining is a large front lawn. The gorgeous lot into a large, two-room office, and it areas are close together, and there has a wooded area adjoining it, and the has worked very well for my husband is an open walkway with a long neighbors all have lots of at least an and me. There are workstations, a butler bar where we always served acre, so it’s very private.

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150 DIELMAN ROAD, LADUE | $929,900 If your home needs to be all things – a sanctuary for graceful living, space for home offices & entertaining – with an easy commute to I-64, you will love this home. Positioned in the heart of Ladue and just a stone’s throw from Reed Elementary, this ranch is compelling.

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MARYLAND AVENUE #17B CLAYTON | $1,799,000

Welcome to sophistication on the 17th floor of Maryland Walk. Beautiful interiors richly appointed with the finest finishes including a living room with a stunning bar, built-in media wall with shelving, french doors to a private terrace, Onyx inlay wood floors, formal dining room with tray ceiling & handsome home office with custom built-in bookcases.

7214 PERSHING AVENUE UNIVERSITY CITY | $655,000

This Gorgeous 3-story Spanish Revival across from Flynn Park was thoughtfully rehabbed in 2016. Beautiful windows throughout allow for tons of natural light to pour in. Entertainers will delight in the vast living room with a stately fireplace.

500 NORTH AND SOUTH #406 UNIVERSITY CITY | $530,000

This GORGEOUS light-filled penthouse unit in Claymont Place offers unparalleled features with a dramatic marble Foyer, TWO outdoor patios, and a 3RD bedroom. Master bedroom suite includes a taller ceiling, generous custom, walk-in closet, and full bath with double vanity and provides access to the second outdoor space.

4950 LINDELL BLVD #6E ST. LOUIS CITY | $415,000

Elegant and spacious Central West End co-op in the St. Regis, adjacent to Forest Park. This architecturally significant building features detailed millwork, beautiful hardwood floors, a marble-floored entry hall, a large living room with fireplace, adjoining den, and oversized dinning room.

816 SOUTH HANLEY RD #14B CLAYTON | $349,000

Right off the pages of Elle Decor, this stunning contemporary renovation with newer kitchen & baths offers a rare opportunity to have a 1 bed, 1.5 bath on the 14th floor with a balcony that boasts amazing views.

1270 STRASSNER DR #3207 BRENTWOOD | $227,000

Fabulous 2 bed/ 2 bath in the popular Hanley Station. Well-maintained condo offering convenience and all the amenities you need 13534 COLISEUM DRIVE CHESTERFIELD | $179,000

Nearly 2,000 sq. ft. in Parkway Central School district in the hot Chesterfield neighborhood.

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Lenox Place was founded in 1903 and, 118 years later, the limestone monuments still mark the entrance. This Georgian-designed home by Mariner & La Beaume is classic & timeless elegance. The stately home has been COMPLETELY renovated from top to bottom.

Cozy and convenient country living can be yours in the center of it all! Enjoy 4.9 acres with an inground pool. 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms in just more than 6,000 sqft.

New Price Private 1.63 acre retreat offering outstanding golf course views and featuring: bamboo floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, main level master suite with indoor pool, finished lower level with 2 additional bedroom suites, and elevator to all floors.

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Stunning 3 bed, 4 bath townhome in a boutique, 12 residence, elevator building with a prime location and a private rooftop terrace. Available June 1st.

Classic 4 bed, 4 bath, center hall on soughtafter Loren Woods Drive. Updated kitchen with new Carrara marble countertops, Viking range, Bosch double ovens, and Subzero fridge. This welcoming home sits on a wooded, terraced lot.

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110 NORTH NEWSTEAD AVE #303 CENTRAL WEST END | $899,000

Exceptionally charming 1905 renovated 4 bed, 3.5 bath home with fine period details including oak floors, gorgeous staircase, pocket doors, original fixtures, and stained glass.

410 NORTH NEWSTEAD #15W | $475,000

Fabulous penthouse at the Greystone! Light and bright 2 beds 2.5 bath offering panoramic views of St Louis. Freshly painted, refinished hardwood floors, balconies, newer elevator, secured parking, and pool.

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This gorgeous 3 bed, 2.5 bath mid-century modern condo located in the heart of the action offers unmatched panoramic views of the city.

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Luxury custom 5 bed 6 bath home featuring hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, chefs kitchen with Wolf & Subzero, 3-stop elevator, and more!

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Are you looking for a home with an old-world architectural charm and the opportunity to modernize to reflect your style? This home is very spacious, with over 1700 square feet of light-filled living space.

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2240 CROYDON WK | $1,175,000 New Price

Stunning renovation in The Willows has been transformed into a spectacular home with beautiful views of the lake. Numerous updates include a sparkling white kitchen with quartz counters, Wolf appliances, Kohler sink, drawer refrigerator & huge butler’s pantry.

Exciting opportunity to own a custom-built new home located on a private lane in the heart of Ladue. Approximately ½ acre lot, 3,311 sq/foot spacious 1 1/2 story home with 4 beds and 3.5 baths. Still time to make interior selections.

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440-acre farm and hunting property abundant with trophy deer, turkey, and waterfowl. Including an “as is” 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with garage suitable for a hunting cabin.

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Idyllic country manor on nearly 11 acres complete with pond, bridge & duck house; just 2 hours from St. Louis makes for the ideal weekend retreat or full-time residence.

Rare opportunity to purchase a very special, 4.3-acre property.....ideal for someone who longs for privacy and for whom location is everything. As you turn onto Tecumseh Drive, you are enveloped by trees to the left, and as you round the turn, a 3+ acre lake unfolds.

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Be a part of charming Alta Dena, steps from Clayton, in this elegant, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2-story brick home. Guests won’t want to leave the show-stopping sunken living room that features Terrazzo floors, a gorgeous wood-burning fireplace and light filled French doors that open to a delightful patio.

7524 BALSON AVE UNIVERSITY CITY | $329,900

Stylish, sophisticated 2 bed, 2 bath University Place Home. Neutral decor, Brazilian cherry floors, granite counters throughout, and new top-of-the-line stainless kitchen appliances.

Amazing opportunity to build in an established Fenton neighborhood. Huge corner lot surrounded by a subdivision of beautiful, well maintained homes and a quiet pond.

Chic and stylish living awaits at the Meridian!

Enjoy a stroll on Washington Avenue, taking in cafes, restaurants, shops, the dog park, museums, sporting events, and concerts! All of this is at your doorstep,yet you feel a world away in the tranquility of your sixth floor loft!

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Cute 2 bed/3 bath Clifton Heights bungalow, walking distance to park. Updated kitchen, first floor mud/laundry room and full bath.

Hardwood and tile floors. Showing Begin 4/23, Open 4/24 from 1-3.

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A Modernist

Peter Shank was part of the group that saved the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park, turning the property into a museum and public park. But his connection to mid-century modern architecture in the region runs even deeper.

His father was the late Isadore Shank, known as the first modernist architect in St. Louis. Peter now lives in his childhood home with his partner Tim Ocel.

Designed in 1939, the house was lauded as revolutionary when it was constructed and remains a local architectural gem.

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Have you always lived in St. Louis?

My father graduated with his master ’s from Washington University, and in the late ’20s, he opened his own business in St. Louis, which did very well until the Great Depression.

He then worked for a company that designed projects for several World’s Fairs, so he and my mother travelled a lot. They came back to St. Louis to start a family and first settled in Webster Groves. While there, my father started designing this house, which was finished when I was around 2. I also graduated from Washington University and then lived in several different places, including France and New York City. I had come back to St. Louis before inheriting this house. I guess you could say it bookends my life.

What did your father want to achieve with the design of the house?

He loved nature. Just like Frank Lloyd Wright, he wanted the house to be part of the landscape. He created this subdivision, and for our home, he picked the most difficult lot to build on. His goal was to create something that worked with the hillside. He also used natural materials like California Redwood. He didn’t like the brick being made in 1940 and wanted to use old materials, but that wasn’t something people really did at the time. He took his contractor to a building, the Green Tree Brewery, which was being demolished, and they picked up all of the bricks, cleaned them and used those, so my dad had handmade bricks from 1870. Thanks to the interior brick walls, my friends when I was young always thought our house was unfinished when they visited.

What is the outdoor space like?

The subdivision has about 7 acres of woods, so it ’s like a little nature preserve. When we moved in, we built a gravel path to wind through the acreage, which we’ve built out to bridge over the road to increase access. As a result, more people have discovered the area, especially with the pandemic. We love that it ’s become a treasure to so many.

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6416 Cecil Avenue | CLAYTON Find yourself confl fliicted between the charm and character of a historic residence and the convenience and lower maintenance cost of a newer home? Presenting the perfect combination of both!

Located in Clayton’s Wydown-Forsyth District and recognized on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Inspired by the Mompesson House of Salisbury England...A stunning Georgian Revival home designed by LaBeaume and Klien and built by James Godfry. Original build date of 1919. Effective date after gut rehab is 2015.

Your entire family is very creative.

My father was an architect, and my mother, Ilse, drew illustrations for magazines like Ladies’ Home Journal, Collier’s and McCall’s. My aunt, Adie Giessow, also lived with us, and she was a jewelry designer with Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers. Her designs won many national awards, and one piece was even featured on The Today Show. My two brothers, Paul and Stephen, and I are artists, and between the three of us, we’ve had exhibits across the country, as well as overseas. My partner, Tim, is a well-known stage director who has worked across the country and teaches at the conservatory at Webster University. The house is always full of artists, opera singers and actors.

It ’s been a very lively place over the years.

Can you tell me about your own pieces in the home?

My work is not traditional portraits, but it comes from people and places in my life. In the bedroom, there is a painting called Pentwater, which was inspired by family trips to a town on the coast of Lake Michigan, and in the living room, there is one that is of a visit to my brother in San Francisco. There’s also a piece called Visconti, which is named after Italian film director Luchino Visconti and is the result of attending the Venice Film Festival when I lived in France. A newer piece, which I haven’t named, features a B-29 bomber. It ’s about the intersection of the creation of suburban America and World World II.

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How do you approach displaying art?

It ’s ever changing because I keep making or finding new things. Modern homes have a lot of windows, and I love the natural light, but it makes it a battle for displaying pieces because of the limited wall space. It ’s always a challenge to find a place to hang things, so when I have something new, usually something else has to come down. Along with my own work, I keep pieces by my parents, aunt, brothers and some of my old professors. I also collect African masks and sculptures and Navajo rugs.

Do you have any favorite furniture pieces?

Growing up with an architect, I was taught what to appreciate in furniture, so we’ve continued to buy things designed by architects. We have pieces from Eero Saarinen, who designed the Arch, and his father Eliel Saarinen. We have Russel Wright dishes, and items by Mies van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer and my father, who designed our dining room table. &

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We’re dreaming of sunset barbecues and sipping coffee outside on Saturday mornings.

Sometimes, it can be hard to create your dream outdoor space, especially when you are short on, well, space. Here are our favorite ways to make a small outdoor space feel bigger while never sacrificing style or function.

Design for Outdoor Versatility Before you begin your outdoor transformation, think about how you want to use your space. Are you a home chef who loves to entertain? A patio dining area might be for you.

If you love to chat with your friends long into the night, consider an outdoor living room.

Do you love a little peace and quiet in the morning? How about an outdoor coffee corner?

Measure your patio, deck or porch and see how many pieces you can work into the space.

If you are short on square footage, opt for a small dining table and a pair of chairs. If you want to create the perfect outdoor living space, you definitely need a pouf or stool.

These comfy little do-it-all pieces can act as a table, chair or footrest.

Skip a sectional and opt for a small sofa. When you pair it with chairs and an ottoman, you create a cool seating area that will be the envy of the neighborhood. Need to go even smaller? Opt for two accent chairs with an end table. You’ll have a complete look with only three pieces! Just add an ice cold drink for maximum impact.

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Bring the Eye Up Ready to hack your space into feeling bigger? We thought so. If you can’t expand outward, expand upward with lights or a pergola. Pre-made pergolas can be found at most home improvement stores, while custom options are available for those who want to have the perfect architectural fit. To take those lovely summer evenings into the night, hang outdoor-safe string lights across your space. Large bulbs become a design element; plus, they have the added benefit of adding light for any gathering.

Build Sectioned Outdoor Spaces To really define the areas of your patio or deck, use an outdoor rug to create zones for dining and kicking back.

An outdoor rug is also a great way to protect bare feet from hot cement or pavers.

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Find an agent you trust! A good agent will be able to walk into your home and immediately pick out exactly what improvements may—or may not—need to be made to sell your home.

ALEX THORNHILL

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Simple tasks for every homeowner are to clean the home’s exterior and windows, power wash the hardscape, trim hedges, freshen mulch, and—the most often overlooked—cut the grass!

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Here are some required things to do: wash windows, add fresh mulch, replace worn carpeting, paint walls and trim that need it, buy new towels and bedding, and plant flowers.

With low inventory, interest in every new home is high. Staging consultants ensure your home presents well in person, photos and video. Providing a great impression on all fronts will remind buyers before and after their visit why they fell in love with your home!

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Assess your home as a buyer would. A buyer’s first impression is of the front of the property—make it inviting. Buyers want to see the actual house, not the sentimental furnishings and trinkets, so declutter.

The first impression is the lasting impression, so make sure curb appeal is in order. Check that sidewalks are in good condition, power wash the house, clean windows inside and out, mulch the beds and plant flowers. Spring clean!

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Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Get in the mindset that you’re hosting a big party. Touch up paint, caulk, declutter, have trash and old furniture hauled away, clear surfaces, deep clean, mulch, power wash, plant your pots, and clean your cushions. The more you do upfront, the better your sale will go.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Think about the curb appeal. Consider things like power washing the siding and front porch, freshening up your landscaping, and adding pots of flowers and mulch. Look at your front door: does it need a coat of paint or new hardware? Also, don’t forget to clean your windows!

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RedKey Realty Leaders Two simple things that homeowners can do to prepare their homes for the market are: improving the landscaping and outside of the house so people will take notice and sorting, purging and decluttering what’s on the inside.

Curb appeal is key, and refreshing the interior linens and walls using a clean white palette delivers a refined and fresh feel to every home.

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The Gellman Team Coldwell Banker Premier Group Spending time with your agent to prepare your home for sale is equally as important as any home improvement project. Decluttering, re-staging furniture, and neutralizing or touching up paint can highlight the home’s character, finishes and features.

It allows the buyer to see the home at its best.

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If you can think of it, clean it! Thin out your belongings. Too much stuff obscures a buyer’s ability to see their life in the home. Spruce up the front with a freshly painted door—this creates a sense of excitement.

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MARK AND NEIL GELLMAN ARE TWO BROTHERS WITH A TRUE PASSION FOR REAL ESTATE AND HELPING OTHERS.

They started The Gellman Team in 2007 with a goal to make a difference in the full-service real estate industry. Over the years, Mark and Neil have grown The Gellman Team into the #1 Coldwell Banker Team in MO and #3 Coldwell Banker Team in North America.

However, the difference they set out to make doesn’t stop with helping clients purchase and sell their homes. They want to positively affect the communities in which they live and work, and they make giving back a top priority. The two agents have graciously donated to over 90 charities, and during the pandemic, supported team members’ various charities.

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17020 Fire Glow Drive $515,340 | Pr/SqFt: $234.99 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agents: Linda and Kelly Boehmer 622 Dartmouth Crossing Court $518,000 | Pr/SqFt: $187.82 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Kimberly Jones 1342 Froesel Drive $652,000 | Pr/SqFt: $226.55 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Sara Wylie 271 Meadowbrook Country Club Drive $1,100,000 | Pr/SqFt: $381.94 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield Agent: Sheryl Deskin

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941 Hawbrook Road $500,000 | Pr/SqFt: $251.26 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Agent: Allen Brake 318 Longview Blvd. $537,000 | Pr/SqFt: $239.52 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Marie Miceli

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33 Rio Vista Drive $890,000 | Pr/SqFt: $267.75 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Lori Woodward 219 Graybridge Road $954,000 | Pr/SqFt: $362.32 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Ted Wight 27 Deer Creek Woods Drive $1,025,000 | Pr/SqFt: $265.96 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agents: Dooley Rowe Schnoebelen

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527 North and South Road $615,000 | Pr/SqFt: $179.35 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Marcy Byrne

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9 Geyer Woods Lane $755,000 | Pr/SqFt: $186.93 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Heidi Long 1608 Frontenac Woods Court $830,000 | Pr/SqFt: $261.01 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Margie Medelberg 8 Devondale Lane $1,750,000 | Pr/SqFt: $327.10 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Marcy Byrne

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18847 Hardt Road $540,000 | Pr/SqFt: $237.36 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Anne Dunajcik

6239 Alamo Ave. $559,000 | Pr/SqFt: $251.12 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agents: The Warner Hall Group 8125 Kingsbury Blvd. $842,745 | Pr/SqFt: $335.89 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Susan Johnston

9105 Watsonia Court $585,000 | Pr/SqFt: $224.14 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Diane Patershuk

144 Belle Maison Lane $1,025,000 | Pr/SqFt: $220.91 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Jim VonDerHaar 10831 Ladue Road $1,800,000 | Pr/SqFt: $305.91 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Mary Rosenblum

THE LUXURY COLLECTION OF ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE

1 Pacland Estates Drive

150 Carondelet Plaza Road #1403

2103 Kehrs Mill

5143 Calvey Creek Road

15 Topton Way #1C

660 Willow Lake Court

7546 Buckingham Drive

8775 Metropolitan

15 Balmagoun Lane

9 Cedar Springs Court

1841 Kehrs Mill Road

38 Conway Lane

3428 Droege Road

110 Ladue Woods Estates Drive Creve Coeur | $1,625,000

Clarkson Valley | $1,250,000

16121 Walnut Hill Farm Drive

1418 Sycamore Lake Drive

Wildwood | $2,145,000

Ladue | $2,100,000

Farmington | $1,795,000

Chesterfield | $975,000

Clayton | $959,900

Foristell | $850,000

Pevely | $850,000

Clayton | $1,875,000

Chesterfield | $2,085,000

Robertsville | $1,099,000

Weldon Spring | $899,900

Clayton | $899,900

Sunset Hills | $825,000

Lake St. Louis | $639,900

THE CLASSIC COLLECTION OF ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE

302 North Brentwood Blvd Clayton | $699,900

10978 Cedarberry Place Green Park | $385,000

1166 Valley Vue Point St Albans | $575,000

1305 Bopp Road

Des Peres | $379,000

12359 Matthews Lane

734 Villa Place Court

15 North Boyle Avenue

3821 Rosemoor Garden Ct

Sunset Hills | $499,999

Central West End | $285,000

Alliance Real Estate

Olivette | $497,500

Florissant | $275,000

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333 Dinsmoor Drive

4540 Lindell #202

Chesterfield | $399,900

Central West End | $389,000

6206 Reber Place

1015 Washington Ave #503

St Louis City | $245,000

St Louis City | $185,000

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