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The organization donated $30,000 to Rebuilding Together St. Louis to repair the homes of three neighbors in need in the Old North and Tower Grove neighborhoods. The realtors also collaborated with INhance IT! Staging to furnish all three homes.

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IN THE KNOW COVER STORY – American Cancer Society TALK OF THE TOWNS THE INSIDER TECH TALK STRICTLY BUSINESS ALL IN THE FAMILY SPECIAL FEATURE – Ties that Bind COVER STORY – Weis Comfort Systems

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The nonprofit hosted its 10th annual Strollathon in Ladue, with a special appearance by Fredbird. Proceeds benefit Washington University and the collaborative specialty clinic for children with Rett syndrome at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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CHAMPIONS OF HOPE GALA SUPPORT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S MISSION TO SAVE LIVES, CELEBRATE LIVES AND LEAD THE FIGHT FOR A WORLD WITHOUT CANCER. PICTURED ON THE COVER: KATHY FREDERICKSON; EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBER AND CANCER PATIENT MARK FREDERICKSON OF WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY; GALA CO-CHAIRS DAVID AND THELMA STEWARD. ADDITIONAL CORPORATE SPONSORS INCLUDE AMEREN, EDWARD JONES, EXPRESS SCRIPTS, CSI LEASING, MONSANTO, DELOITTE, EMERSON, PWC, SSM HEALTH, ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, NESTLE PURINA, UMB BANK, KPMG, SITEMAN CANCER CENTER, BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL AND WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHAMPIONS OF HOPE GALA NOV. 4, CONTACT KATHY FRITZ AT 314.286.8147 OR VISIT CHAMPIONSHOPEGALA.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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The organization’s Cooper House in the Central West End celebrated its 20th anniversary as a supportive housing facility for low-income people living with HIV. The organization has helped more than 400 individuals address their health issues in a safe home. PICTURED: STEVEN ROBERTS JR. , ANTONIO JEFFERSON, TRACY UNGER COOPER

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The opthalmology professionals hosted an open house for their new practice in Creve Coeur. The state-of-the-art facility is the first refractive surgery institution in Missouri to offer LASIK and all six of its modern variations.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

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AS I SIT DOWN TO WRITE THIS, MY FIRST EDITOR’S LETTER, I AM FEELING A VARIETY OF EMOTIONS,

but excitement outweighs all the others. While I came to Town&Style only a few years ago, I was not new to the job—or the staff! I had worked with many of them at another local publication before leaving to be at home with my kids. So my return to the journalism scene about six years later was a very comfortable one. When I walked in and saw Dorothy Weiner’s face, it just felt right. She was my editor before I quit working, and I loved the idea that she would be again.

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My husband always tells me how he was struck by one of our very first conversations. I was talking to him about my job at Town&Style and how much I truly loved the work I did and the people I worked with. I told him I didn’t know where it would lead, but I was happy. Well, it has led me to the editor’s desk, and I could not be more thrilled. I look forward to sharing with you, our readers, all the wonderful news this great city has to offer. Cheers to what will be a fun ride!

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CHAMPIONS OF HOPE PLANNING COMMITTEE

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SAVER [LIFE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY by julia m. johnson

CANCER WORKS ITS WAY INTO THE LIVES of nearly everyone at some point,

either directly or through a loved one. It’s a condition that takes a deep physical and mental toll, so equal amounts of research, care and compassion are needed to fight it. That’s the mission of the American Cancer Society (ACS), whose St. Louis office is gearing up for one of its most important fundraisers of the year—the second annual Champions of Hope Gala Nov. 4. The 2017 gala’s presenting sponsors are World Wide Technology and the Steward Family Foundation. It’s co-chaired by World Wide Technology co-founder and board chairman David Steward and his wife, Thelma Steward, who leads numerous charitable initiatives in the St. Louis region. The chapter plans to mix things up a bit this year at a local landmark venue, says director of communications Christine Winter. The black-tie event will be held at The Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center— indoors and out—and will include cocktails, dinner, musical entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Most importantly, it will provide a way to make a difference for cancer patients. Well-known entertainment and presenters will grace the stage, and the lineup will be announced by the end of August. “Thelma and I are honored to partner with the men and women of World Wide Technology to support the critical mission of the American Cancer Society,” David Steward says. “By supporting the gala, we honor and celebrate friends and family who have been impacted by cancer. We are all committed to making this gala the most successful ACS event yet, and to taking a big leap forward in the fight against cancer.” The evening is a collaborative effort between the ACS and the St. Louis CEOs Against Cancer chapter, which brings together Fortune 1000 executives who share a commitment to the cause. Last year’s gala raised more than $1 million, making it one of the society’s most successful first-year fundraisers nationwide, Winter says. “The outdoor portion of the gala will be a beautiful tented affair with amazing decor and wonderful food in the newly built Steward Family Plaza,” says senior event manager Kathy Fritz. “Then everyone will go into The Sheldon for more entertainment and fun.” The evening also will feature poignant tributes to cancer patients currently in treatment and those who have passed on, she notes. Cancer is responsible for $216 billion in U.S. health care costs each year, so the need for funding is huge, Winter says. The ACS’ fundraising efforts allow it

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S HOPE LODGE

to support cancer detection and prevention, patient and family support services, groundbreaking research, and public policy work, all of which offer patients healing and hope. “We are supporting the next generation of promising cancer researchers by funding investigators early in their careers,” she says. “Funding from the American Cancer Society is often a springboard that allows them to attract more funding and make groundbreaking discoveries. The society is proud to fund forward-thinking cancer research and contribute to work that has resulted in a 25 percent drop in the overall cancer death rate in the U.S.” One of the event planning committee’s most integral members is Mark Frederickson, director of program management at World Wide Technology. He is in treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer that has been in the news with U.S. Sen. John McCain’s recent diagnosis. So Frederickson has an all-too-personal perspective on the importance of advancing cancer research and supporting patients and their families. “When I first was impacted by cancer last fall, it raised my level of desire to get involved,” he says of his work on the committee. “So many people who have experienced cancer have reached out to me with compassion and personal connections. I wanted to do the same.” Fritz says the gala’s ‘Raise the Paddle’ auction will support Hope Lodge, a temporary residence for cancer patients who are receiving care in St. Louis and live more than 40 miles away. Many of them have to remain in town for weeks or months while undergoing treatment, so a free, comfortable place to stay is invaluable, she notes. The main idea behind the Lindell Boulevard facility is to make sure patients don’t miss important ongoing treatments because they can’t afford a hotel. Hope Lodge can accommodate 88 guests at a time, and it’s conveniently located near facilities like Siteman Cancer Center and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. A companion can stay with each patient, and shuttles are available to transport them to treatment. Since the lodge opened in 1995, it has served 2,000 guests a year and saved them $1.4 million annually in hotel costs. “It’s really about saving lives,” Winter says of the lodge—and all of the ACS’ efforts on behalf of patients. “There shouldn’t have to be a choice between getting the best treatment or no treatment at all.” AUGUST 9, 2017 | townandstyle.com

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on a very short runway in New Guinea. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Joe Clote recalled that his dad, who passed away in September 1989, told his family that all the runways were too short! The record-breaking tour, which began in March in Geneva, Switzerland, will finish at the Breitling Sion airshow in September in Sion, Switzerland.

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Joe Clote of Glendale and his brother Mike were part of a grand mission when a vintage DC-3 twin-propeller airplane— now owned by Breitling, the manufacturer of a watch that’s been a cult fave for decades among pilots—landed July 20 in the metro during its bid to break the world record and become the oldest plane to circumnavigate the globe within seven months. (Take that, Amelia Earhart!) Their late father, Capt. John W. Clote, took off in the plane—in spirit— when it roared into the StL skies: Dozens of photos of the elder Clote and his Douglas C-47 Skytrain (military version of the DC-3) were aboard, along with several poems the WWII airman wrote when he came home after 1,900 flight hours in the Pacific theater. John W. Clote received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service, carrying everything from prisoners of war to lumber, perhaps only armed with a handgun in the cockpit of the workhorse transport. It was otherwise defenseless against Japan’s agile and heavily armed Mitsubishi Zero fighters. The Breitling DC-3 made its maiden flight in 1940 before delivery to American Airlines. It then was pressed into U.S. Army service from 1942 to 1944, when DC-3s/C-47s towed gliders and dropped thousands of paratroopers into Nazi-occupied France. Capt. Clote had one memorable mishap during his 600 combat flight hours—the landing gear collapsed beneath him

Want to get your ride ‘pimped,’ to coin a tired MTV phrase? Well, eight episodes of a classier TV series on the Velocity network—Speed Is the New Black—were produced in the metro at Classic Car Studio, an A-to-Z automotive shop on Hanley Industrial Court in Brentwood. The series follows owner Noah Alexander, 37, and his team as they perform full restorations and custom builds for clients who want their rides fast and furious. The show takes viewers inside the shop to see how beloved cars like a 1962 Corvette, 1990 Porsche 911 and 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1—and everything in between, including a rusted shop truck just one coat of oxidized paint this side of the junkyard—are revived for the open road. Some of the show was filmed right across the river (on the ‘right’ side of the Mississippi, as MetroEasterners are wont to say) at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois. (Honey, now hush—it’s not all that far, you provincial, parochial St. Louisans who still think Illinois is Indian territory.) Spurred by Noah’s intricate creative vision and love of artful automotion, for 11 years now, Classic Car Studio has taken on most any daunting task to deliver a custom piece of highperformance highway art. (Wonder what they’d do with a 260,000-mile, ’02 Honda Odyssey minivan that has a few love taps?). Velocity is re-running the series, and it’s available on Amazon and iTunes. And Noah et al have their somewhat greasy fingers crossed that a second season will be produced.

over the years, including condos or townhouses, which have been successful as school retrofits elsewhere in the metro. Meanwhile, the 1930s building has gone to seed, with peeling paint and bumblebees visiting the invasive flora that all but obscure the entrance. The mailbox is empty, save for a crumpled plastic Ice Mountain water bottle. Whenever managed-care giant Centene starts its renovation, it appears traffic flow also will need rerouting: The school is only accessible from the east on Maryland Avenue; it’s one way where it is separated from the adjacent residential area. Eastbound drivers on Lee Avenue, where Washington U.’s west campus is—and the old Boyd’s and Famous-Barr stores used to be 30 years ago—can only go so far before they must turn around. At any rate, the lion’s share of the planned Centene development is right across Forsyth where the ‘Clayton Hole’ used to be and The Ritz-Carlton and Plaza Clayton residences are now. It remains to be seen whether filling the remainder of the ‘hole’ in this manner will be a good thing for Clayton in the long run, as the future of health care seems so uncertain for the foreseeable future. Strauss Park, the tiny, triangular piece of real estate tucked on the corner of Washington and Grand across from The Fox, was quite a happening pocket park this summer. There was musical entertainment, events ranging from chess matches to yoga, and temporary installations, including sand sculptures and chalk mandalas … the latter of which are intricately created and meant to be destroyed. Sculptures made of sand also are temporary by their very nature. Parking used to be hard to come by, especially for events at The Fabulous Fox, Grandel Theatre or Powell Hall, and the nearby Chinese restaurant made a bundle after hours by charging $5 or so (as I recall) for use of its lot. But the parking crunch

If the contract holds, the vacant school building that’s been languishing at 7501 Maryland Ave. in Clayton, an albatross around the neck of the city’s school district since 1980, will be purchased by Centene Corp. as part of its ambitious HQ plans. Company officials reportedly have said it will be used for employee development; a company childcare center is also in the offing. Many options for the site have been floated

[ TT TRIVIA ] WHO PLAYED THE SECURITY GUARD IN NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM? HOW ABOUT TEDDY ROOSEVELT?

LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | THE LATE, GREAT LOWELL GEORGE TRAGICALLY LEFT BOOGIE-BAND LITTLE FEAT—AND SUDDENLY PASSED FROM THIS EARTH— ON JUNE 29, 1979, AT THE AGE OF 34. HE DIED OF A HEART ATTACK BROUGHT ON BY A COCAINE OVERDOSE. HIS DAUGHTER, INARA, 43, IS THE FEMALE HALF OF THE POST-ROCK DUO THE BIRD AND THE BEE. (SHE’S THE BIRD, GREG KURSTIN IS THE BEE.)

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has been eased quite a bit with the opening of the brandspanking-new, $9.1 million Fox parking garage at 3637 Washington Blvd. There’s 205,935 square feet of parking space, which doesn’t mean squat until we tell you there is room for 600 vehicles and 20 bicycles. There are two entrances and exits on Washington, plus another in the alley that separates the garage and Grandel Theatre. There are three elevator cars in two locations, and three staircases. When the crowds stream out after an event, it remains to be seen whether it will be as annoying as trying to escape downtown following a baseball game. But anything’s an improvement, right? Sculptor Tony Tasset already has poked one big ‘eye’ into Laumeier Sculpture Park. The spooky, humongous eyeball soon will have another largerthan-life piece for it to stare at, unblinkingly. Eye (2007) is already one of the most eye-conic sculptures in the park. Oh, deer … one hopes the ‘punography’ gets no worse. But there, it just did: Soon to join Eye on the grounds is Deer (2015), a 12-foot-tall Tasset sculpture of a white-tailed doe in painted, steel-

reinforced fiberglass. This major acquisition, which celebrates the nonprofit’s 40th anniversary year, will join Laumeier’s permanent collection and be installed in the Way Field this month. Deer celebrates the unique environment created when art frames nature. Not for the Bambi at heart, the sculpture’s sheer size suggests how nature is out of balance in today’s urban and suburban spaces, and how we human types affect other species around us. The surreal juxtaposition of the jumbo deer emerging from the woods dramatizes the relationship of what it means to be human, the identity of sculpture, and their respective places in nature. Laumeier shouldn’t worry about losing a few leaves from the bushes or a host of hosta to this immense critter. But if a tree or two disappears overnight, and there are huge bite marks on the trunks left behind, Laumeier will have experienced its own

Night at the Museum, the movie in which inanimate objects move at will. (Meanwhile, put Sept. 23 on your calendar for The Big Dinner, a fundraising event to benefit Laumeier, 12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills. We haven’t sussed out the menu, but will bet dollars to doughnuts venison chops aren’t on it. Dinner is under the stars, weather permitting.)

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THE FIRST PIECE OF ART (and I use that term

loosely) I purchased was for my friend Matt’s 21st birthday. It was a print, nicely framed, of dogs playing poker and drinking beer. It might have been on velvet. The last painting I purchased was the result of a photo I saw on a friend’s Facebook page. It is of Stingray Point in Coronado, California. It is also nicely framed and most definitely not on velvet. If you are thinking, ‘She doesn’t know anything about art,’ I would have agreed with you until a month ago. Yes, some people may consider me art illiterate. I can’t draw a straight line nor can I walk one if I am being perfectly honest. There is something weird about the way my brain is wired, and what I see is not what ends up on the paper. I have no talent. It has always bothered me. So much so that I have avoided taking an art class since eighth grade. I went to college at Washington University, where real artists study, so there was zero chance I would enroll in an art class there. It would be like an art student showing up for managerial accounting. Over the years, I’ve visited the Saint Louis Art Museum more times than I can remember, but just seem to find myself drawn to the same Monet painting time after time. Part of the problem is, I don’t have the vocabulary to use when talking about art. Is it oil or watercolor? Surrealism, Impressionist or Art Deco? Help me understand Modern Art! What does it all mean? Or does it really mean anything at all? As a result, you would think my walls would be bare. Wrong! They are filled with all kinds of paintings I’ve purchased, many from painters in Missouri and some from places I’ve traveled. As I said, the most recent was from an old friend, Ron Larimore, because of a photo on Facebook. Ron and I had not spoken in more than 15 years. He was a friend from another time in my life that involved suits, heels and spreadsheets. Actually, Ron never wore heels, but as we sat in plenty of meetings together, I can honestly tell you that we never discussed art. Nor did I ever glance at his notebook and think, ‘Impressive doodling for a financial guy.’ But apparently he has been painting since 1964—who knew? When Ron retired, he moved to Taos to ski and also discovered a wonderful new community of artists, which inspired him to paint even more. When I called Ron to talk about his painting, I explained that I knew nothing about art, but his most recent work needed to hang on my wall. Of course, I added, ‘I have no idea if a piece of art is good or not.’ Probably not what an artist wants to hear, but he told me, ‘The main thing is to buy what you like and like what you buy.’ So perhaps I do know something about art. Whether it is dogs playing poker or sailboats at Stingray Point, everything I have hung in my home makes me happy. I’ve never had buyer’s remorse when it comes to a painting. Think about that. I might not know all the right words (how ironic for a writer), but I know the right feeling. Check out my friend’s website, larimore.faso.com. His work is amazing. Better yet, if you are ever in Taos, visit his studio. Send me an email if you want more details. CONTACT PATTY AT PHANNUM@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM.

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

by dorothy weiner

Congratulations to St. Louis Black Rep founder RON HIMES for receiving the Larry Leon Hamlin Producer Award at the 2017 National Black Theatre Festival. Himes has helmed The Black Rep for 40 years, producing hundreds of plays relating to the African-American experience. Bravo!

The Ms. Missouri Senior America results are in, and two of the top three titles belong to St. Louisans! SANDI WRIGHT of St. Louis (right) and SUZETTE ALLINGER of Creve Coeur (left) were named first and second runners up, respectively. In the center is Missouri’s queen JUDY DAVIS from Robertsville. Kudos all around!

Congrats to Trailnet special projects director GRACE KYUNG, who was named

Young Professional of the Year by the Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals. She has worked tirelessly to build public interest in walking and bicycling.

BRUCE HOLLAND of Holland Construction Services has been named this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year for the Central Midwest. Congratulations! Holland started the company in 1986 and has grown it to 80 employees and $178 million in annual revenue. And he has shared his success with area nonprofits, donating $100,000 annually for the betterment of the community.

As part of the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, longtime Ladue Horton Watkins teacher KIM GUTCHEWSKY has been named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year, one of 10 in the St. Louis area. Congrats to the English and Language Arts teacher of 24 years (18 of them in Ladue).

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[TECH T LK by sheila burkett

HOT TECH GADGETS As I write this article, everyone in St. Louis is experiencing the summer’s extreme temperatures, which means it’s the perfect time to talk about the hottest tech gadgets on the market. Here are some of my favorites.

➧ If you haven’t heard, cable

TV providers are looking for new ways to let us watch our favorite shows and movies. AirTV Play (airtv.net/store) is a streaming TV product offered by Dish Network and Sling to keep you as a customer. The main feature is an adaptor that allows you to connect an antenna to watch local digital channels. As people look to cut the cord, devices such as Roku, Apple TV and AirTV are evolving on the technology front.

➧ 3-D printers are now at price

points that make it possible to own one. Monoprice (monoprice.com) has the three best-selling 3-D printers on Amazon as of June. The trick to this kind of printing is creating 3-D models on your computer. HP’s Sprout Pro G2 is made for scanning 2-D and 3-D objects. The touchpad has a pressuresensitive pen that makes editing scanned objects a snap.

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Former Panera Bread executive MIKE KUPSTAS has made the leap to a different St. Louis-based restaurant chain. He’s been named chief executive officer at LION’S CHOICE. The 25 metro St. Louis locations serve up roast beef sandwiches, milkshakes and more. Kupstas’ early career featured corporate stints with Red Lobster and Long John Silver’s. Feeding people is a central theme of his volunteer efforts, too—he is board chair of Operation Food Search, a nonprofit that provides food bank services and nutrition education.

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Collectively, these local family businesses have been serving the St. Louis community for nearly 300 years. And all of them agree: being local and family-run makes the experience much more meaningful. Over time, customers aren’t just customers, they are friends.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate In the 40 years since, Goffstein and his mother, Andrea Lawrence—BHHS Alliance CEO and co-owner—have brought their expertise to the St. Louis community. In the ‘90s, they changed brands to Prudential Real Estate, which eventually was taken over by the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand. The company now has seven offices in four counties and is the largest privately owned real estate brokerage firm in the area, with about 450 agents. Even though Lawrence says technology has changed the face of real estate, she notes one thing hasn’t changed. “Building relationships is as important today as ever,” she says.

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In the early days, a real estate transaction that now takes a matter of moments could take days. “Forty years ago, everything had to be hand-delivered, or sent by mail,” says Kevin Goffstein, co-owner and president of BHHS Alliance Real Estate. It’s easy to see how he came to the business. His great-grandfather worked as a real estate agent in downtown St. Louis. Later, Goffstein’s grandfather, Leon, opened Goffstein Real Estate Management in University City. That company eventually became Century 21 Goffstein Realty, and Kevin’s parents took over. “I spent my childhood in that office,” he says. “I grew up around realtors.”

KEVIN GOFFSTEIN, CURRENT BERKSHIRE CO-OWNER AND PRESIDENT (PICTURED FAR BACK RIGHT), WAS JUST A YOUNG BOY WHEN HIS PARENTS TOOK OVER CENTURY 21 GOFFSTEIN REALTY.

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Schrader Funeral Home & Crematory When Schrader Funeral Home first opened its doors in 1868, Ballwin was a sleepy little town. The building wasn’t big and didn’t need to be. At the time, most funerals took place in homes, and funeral parlors didn’t have to house the state rooms and chapels they do today. Now, 149 years later, Schrader has two locations—one a block from its original spot, another in Eureka. Vice president Dennis Goethe says it’s the oldest family-run funeral business in St. Louis. His wife, Peggy, is the fifth generation of Schraders to work there, and her uncle,

Harold ‘Skip’ Schrader, 90, still keeps an eye on the books. Traditionally, funeral homes were almost always in the neighborhood, Schrader says. “When you’re a family funeral business, as opposed to a corporate funeral home, your focus is on serving friends and neighbors,” he says. “We’re about community. We support the softball team just as well as the local economy.” And even though the St. Louis area—and Ballwin— are now much larger, he says they still have a ‘neighborhoody flavor.’ “Most families we serve are in an 8-mile radius,” he says.

HARRY SCHRADER, FATHER OF SKIP AND THE THIRD GENERATION TO WORK IN THE BUSINESS, SITS ON SCHRADER’S HORSE-DRAWN HEARSE, MOST LIKELY IN THE EARLY 1900s.

Kohn’s Kosher go to college, they returned to the family business and have never looked back. “There’s a whole lot of joy and a whole lot of aggravation keeping the family name alive,” Kohn says. “But after so many years, people have come to respect it, both locally and across the country.” The deli moved to Creve Coeur in 1974 and continues to be the only independent kosher butcher in the St. Louis area, Kohn notes.

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By the time he was 11 years old, Lenny Kohn, owner of Kohn’s Kosher, knew how to cut chickens, stock shelves and work a cash register. “I checked people out standing on a milk crate,” he remembers. His parents, Simon and Bobbi, were Holocaust survivors who came to the U.S. in 1948. They opened Simon Kohn’s Kosher Deli in University City in 1963. Although Lenny and his sister Rosemary took time away to

The Silver Lady PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SILVER LADY

Although Lori Shifter had been selling jewelry to friends at ‘Tupperware-like’ events, she officially started her business 31 years ago from an 8-foot-long table at The Market in The Loop. She had used her savings to travel to Mexico, where she mostly purchased unique silver pieces. “I inherited a good eye for style and design from my mother, and I had a sense for good quality,” Shifter says. From there, she moved to what she calls a “real space with a real door,” also in the market. “It amounted to 158 square feet, but it was packed with stuff,” she recalls. LORI SHIFTER AT HER ORIGINAL STORE IN THE LOOP

Today, Shifter co-owns the Silver Lady with husband Jeff Weintrop, who joined the business after they got married 15 years ago. They now have stores in The Loop, the Central West End and Maplewood, and have broadened their scope to include semi-precious stones. “When you’ve been around this long, you really get to know your customers,” Shifter says. “And there’s something very special about helping people buy a wedding band they will wear for the rest of their lives.”

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on California Avenue in South St. Louis in 1927. At that time, there was no air conditioning to speak of, just the principles of physics (hot air rises, cool air sinks) applied to basic ‘gravity systems.’ When WWII broke out, however, there was a shortage of metal, and Weis had to shutter his business and find other work. Some years later, the shop was reopened as Weis Heating Company by his son, Richard. By then, the post-war housing boom was taking off, and Rich had a plan—to install central heating in all new homes, economically, with new blower-driven gas furnaces. Early air conditioning had been introduced, and the company grew quickly to meet the demand of new construction. “We have been able to grow over the years because we deliver on our promises,” says Dan Weis, grandson of Herman Weis, who has co-owned the business with his brother Tom since 1992. “We’ve created a good, solid company over time, and people trust us.” Their mission is to make homes and businesses as comfortable as possible while providing professional craftsmanship, strong warranties and value. Recently, the company experienced a significant growth spurt when it bought Gaines HVAC, another business with a long history of serving the St. Louis community. It was founded in 1898. “Gaines wanted to sell to a company with the same ethos, the same level of service and detail,” Weis says. “It’s been a really great merger, and we have retained most of their customers.” Weis is quick to point out that contributing to his company’s success is a staff that upholds this commitment. “My brother and I place as much emphasis on the people who work for us as we do on our clients,” he says. “We treat people with respect and provide incomes and benefit packages that reflect that. We want our employees to enjoy the same things we enjoy.” To meet the needs of new clients, Weis says he has hired five new employees and now has 27 total across two locations, including 17 technicians. “Our technicians are not only extremely experienced and highly skilled, but they also complete on-going training to ensure we provide only the most up-to-date information, advice and practices,” Weis says, adding that Weis Comfort Systems uses only the industry’s leading products from top brands such as Lennox, Daikin, Arzel, Aprilaire, Water Furnace and others. “Our slogan is, ‘When you live and sleep comfortably, so do we,’” Weis says. “Our family’s tradition is to provide high-quality service, unparalleled craftsmanship and tried-and-true business values. We sleep well because you sleep well.”

WEIS COMFORT SYSTEMS HAS OFFICES IN FENTON; RED BUD, ILLINOIS; AND BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS. IT PROVIDES A HIGH STANDARD OF AIR CONDITIONING AND FURNACE INSTALLATION, REPAIR AND EMERGENCY SERVICE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: CO-OWNERS TOM WEIS AND DAN WEIS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 636.343.8440 OR VISIT WEISCOMFORTSYSTEMS.COM. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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[ specially tailored ] What could be more personal than the apparel you wear? WHIMSY ROSE DESIGN BAR, a new women’s clothing boutique, lets shoppers choose fabrics and customdesign their own fashions. The store is at 9757 Clayton Road in Ladue.

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A tip of the hat to MOSBY BUILDING ARTS, which earned a national CHRYSALIS AWARD in Residential Universal Design from Qualified Remodeler magazine and Kitchen & Bath Design News. Mosby designer Jake Spurgeon created the winning project, an accessible bathroom for a client who uses a wheelchair. The company also won two Home Builders Association of St. Louis marketing awards.

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MARYLYN SIMPSON of R&M DESIGNS (grandmother of T&S beauty columnist Marylyn Simpson) has hung up her tape measure after nearly four decades in business. Her dress and tailoring shop was founded in 1980 and located on Manchester Road in Des Peres. Seamstress Connie Simpson and other staffers continue to serve customers from 417 Sundowner Ridge Court in Ballwin.

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KELLEY and JOHN BARR, former owners of K. Hall Designs, have plans for a whole new retail experience in Webster Groves. They’re opening CIVIL ALCHEMY, a lifestyle retail store, in late summer. The shop will offer functional, stylish products for the home that emphasize an appreciation of nature. Housewares, apparel, accessories, fresh flowers, books, stationery, and other local and international goods will fill the shelves.

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by julia m. johnson | photos by liz sloan of L photographie TO MAKE HER WEDDING TO EDWARD CHERRY EXTRA MEMORABLE AND FUN, Emily Kline wanted to

incorporate her new married name into the big day’s theme. But how would she pull it off without going overboard? She decided to work with her planner, Katie Saeger, to find subtle ways of weaving it into the ‘flavor’ of the celebration. So the groomsmen sported socks with a cherry design; a cherry vodka fizz was the reception’s signature drink; and guests took home iced cookies in the shape of cherries. Emily says she and Eddie loved the idea of keeping the day simple by holding their evening ceremony and reception in the same place, historic St. Louis Union Station. “We really fell in love with the location,” she says. “During the reception, they played a laser light show on the Grand Hall ceiling as we watched from a balcony. It was such a special moment! Our out-of-town guests said they’d never seen anything like it.” Beautiful, 75-degree weather added to everyone’s enjoyment, and the weddingday plan ran smoothly from start to finish. “It couldn’t have gone more perfectly,” Eddie notes. Motown tunes from Arvell & Co. kept guests on their toes during the party. “Eddie and I took ballroom lessons so we could do a special number, ‘Let’s Stay Together’ by Al Green,” Emily says. “It was choreographed just for us. We also had what our guests called an ‘epic’ 20-minute hora, a traditional Jewish line dance.” The pair took to the floor during their honeymoon cruise, too. “At the disco, we had them play our song again, and re-created our first dance,” Eddie says. “It was my first visit to Europe—definitely a memorable experience!” Emily says of the two-week trip, “It was like one long celebration. We even treated ourselves to a romantic gondola ride in Venice.” Emily attended Ladue Horton Watkins High School, American University and the Goldfarb School of Nursing; Eddie is a Parkway Central and Mizzou grad.

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HOMEGROWN] LOUISA RECHTER by alexa beattie You just know Louisa Rechter is doing what she is meant to do in life, because when she talks about it, joy bubbles up. Rechter is co-founder and owner of Mestiza New York, a clothing line inspired by her and her business partner’s Philippine heritage. It’s characterized by Spanish matador brocades, 1960s bell sleeves and colonial silhouettes. In the span of three seasons, the collection was picked up by Neiman Marcus, and already has been spotted on red carpets. In September, Mestiza (a Spanish word often used in the Philippines for a woman of mixed race and foreign ancestry) launches at Neiman in St. Louis. Rechter will be at the store from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 for a fashion presentation event.

Where did you grow up? Like my father, I was born and raised in St. Louis. My mother is from the Philippines, and it’s that heritage that has colored my career so far. Where did you go to high school, and what was your look? I went to MICDS from elementary through high school, and then later, Washington University. My look always started with a super-short skirt, so short that I’d have to run between classes to avoid detention! If the teachers caught you with a skirt that short, they’d make you wear some really ugly pants from the lost and found. I also wore high heels, and usually a polo. How did you get into the fashion business? I always was a Francophile. I loved everything French—the language (it was my major in college), the culture, the food and, of course, the clothes. I was drawn to aspirational brands—Christian Dior and Oscar de la Renta, for example—but could never afford the $5,000 price tags. After college, I took a leap and, without a job, moved to New York City. By a string of fortune, I fell into a job at Milly, where I was able to learn almost everything about the fashion industry. I stayed there until I went to work at Coach as a global ready-to-wear merchant. Where did you meet your business partner? And how did Mestiza come about? Alessandra Perez-Rubio and I met at Wash. U. and bonded over our mutual Filipina heritage. Our relationship always felt serendipitous and special, and after college, we stayed in touch. In 2014, we both were living in New York City. All of our friends were getting married, and Alessandra and I complained that we had no clothes to wear to their weddings. We met at a wine bar to commiserate, and a light bulb lit up: Why not create our own version of elevated cocktail attire, but at an accessible, contemporary price point? We started sourcing fabrics in New York’s garment district, found a small factory to make a set of samples, quit our jobs and started approaching stores. At first, our efforts failed; no one answered our calls or wanted to meet with us. But then we decided to adopt a more direct-to-consumer model and attended trunk shows in New York City and Palm Beach. We sold 100 pieces in two weeks and then had the money to invest in making more. In our third season, we sent our ‘lookbook’ to several buyers, and it happened to land in the inbox of Neiman’s top buyer.

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LAST WEEKEND I VISITED the Ferguson

Farmers’ Market for the first time. I’d been hearing about it for years: live music, local farms, EarthDance, farm tours and great prices. All true. It got me thinking about what it is about neighborhood farmers’ markets— and we have many of them—that keeps people coming back week after week? Sure, part of the attraction is the fresher foods— who wouldn’t prefer a peach grown across the river in Calhoun County to one trucked in from, say, Georgia? Or cheese produced at Baetje Farms a couple of hours from here? But this kind of shopping is about much more than filling the pantry. It’s about the satisfaction of obtaining something as basic as your family’s nourishment directly from the source. And it’s about community. I frequent several of the markets—Schlafly, Kirkwood, U. City, Tower Grove—and they all have something in common: an aura of joy. The folks selling, and those buying, always look so happy. Of course, that could have something to do with the live music (Ferguson) or the free yoga classes (Tower Grove) or the peach and pumpkin festivals (Kirkwood), but I think it’s more than that. Spending a couple of hours every weekend talking to farmers, beekeepers, cheesemakers and jam makers connects us to the natural world. And in our hectic daily lives, who wouldn’t want to feel a little closer to Mother Nature?

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on the cover » BUCKINGHAM STRATEGIC WEALTH IS AN INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM BASED IN ST. LOUIS AND SERVING CLIENTS IN 16 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 800.711.2027 OR VISIT BUCKINGHAMADVISOR.COM. COVER COURTESY OF BUCKINGHAM STRATEGIC WEALTH COVER PHOTO BY JERRY NAUNHEIM

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sleep doesn’t always come easy. But at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, an independent wealth management firm, client peace of mind is foremost. “We address every facet of our clients’ financial affairs so they can focus on what really matters in life,” says president David Levin. Buckingham was founded in 1994 in St. Louis by four friends with a common belief: client interests should always come first. In 23 years, Levin says the company has never lost sight of that mission; its growth over time—into a national firm of more than 100 advisers—is proof of that. “One of the things that differentiates us is our complete independence,” he says. “We don’t sell financial products, but are in the business of giving holistic, comprehensive advice to help our clients achieve their goals. We hold ourselves to a high fiduciary standard, and are on the client’s side—always.” In this day and age, sound, informed advice is more important than ever, he notes. “There are many more choices, and consequently many more possible pitfalls,” Levin says, citing seemingly impenetrable tax codes and the dizzying array of choices when it comes to investing. Levin explains that the company ethos, ‘Experience is everything,’ speaks to two things: the quality PRESIDENT DAVID LEVIN of the client experience and the knowledge Buckingham professionals bring to the table. “We have wealth advisers with myriad backgrounds—lawyers, CPAs, engineers, educators, business owners ... ” he says. “And we customize the specific advisory model to each client.” In other words, the breadth of Buckingham advisers means that the needs of every investor can be met— individual, families, organizations, businesses and nonprofits. Levin explains that every new client relationship begins with a ‘discovery conversation.’ “When we talk to new clients, we go well beyond basic asset-related questions,” he says. “We want to understand what makes our clients tick, and what is their financial history. What does money mean to them? What keeps them up at night?” Levin says at Buckingham, everyone works as a team. “There’s no competition here. We all work together to bring a greater depth of expertise.” The company president relates that he has always believed in Buckingham, first seeking it out as a client in 2010 when he owned his own business in Chicago. “I was born and raised in St. Louis and liked the idea of a local firm,” he says. In fact, he liked it so much, he came home and joined the company as chief marketing officer in 2013. He became president in 2015 and says he is extremely proud of the company’s growth into 16 locations across the U.S. Buckingham’s client retention rate, he notes, has been a hallmark of pride, year after year. “In terms of our growth, a lot has changed over the years,” Levin says. “But in terms of our values and core beliefs as an organization, we are as resolute in our mission as ever.”

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NOTE: One of friend and fellow pro Mark Ehret’s favorite sayings is, “The definition of an eight-card suit is trumps.” Perhaps East’s original jump to 2 eight-card suit again.

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2. ♣ 4, 10 from East, Declarer the Queen, and West the 7. 3. Declarer led ♣ 2 to Dummy’s King and East’s Ace.

4. East cashed ♣ J and led the ♥ 9, which was trumped with the ♣ 9 by Declarer.

5. Declarer stopped to make an inferential count of West’s holdings: one ♠, eight ♥s, three ♦s, and one ♣. 6. With this distribution, an end-play was possible.

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atomic blonde » When I heard there was a new film starring Charlize Theron, it piqued my interest. Atomic Blonde was fun to watch most of the time—a leggy, platinum blonde super spy sounds pretty intriguing. But this movie is based on a graphic novel, and that partly explains why it strains credulity—to the point of interfering with its entertainment value. In short, there is an elaborate plot to keep a list that reveals the names of western spies out of the hands of the Communists. The action is set in 1989 East Berlin, just before the wall comes down. It is a chaotic time that lends itself to all kinds of international thugs: there’s the KGB, Stasi, CIA and MI6. Theron is engaging as the best operative MI6 can provide. She’s tough as she battles all of the above culprits, emerging from these battles with bruises (and a black eye) to prove it. I especially liked her super-cool outfits: over-the-knee boots, bustiers, red stilettos (which she used to sever a jugular vein!). And I admired that they showed her compeletely beaten up, the way a real person would look after all those scenes. I didn’t particularly like the vehicle they chose for advancing the plot, a series of flashbacks during an MI6 debriefing. And I found it glaring that a super spy wouldn’t take more pains to disguise her appearance—a 6-foot-tall platinum blonde doesn’t exactly blend in! On the plus side: the soundtrack was stupendous.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? If you like action films, yes. —D.W. VIEWED AT MARCUS DES PERES 14 CINE

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author candace o’connor The bookstore welcomes regional history author Candace O’Connor to discuss her new book, Renaissance: A History of the Central West End. While the city was preparing for the 1904 World’s Fair, esteemed architects were building elegant homes to form the neighborhood known as the CWE. O’Connor shares the area’s deep history and urban transformation over the past century, and will be available to sign copies bought at Left Bank. Free and open to public | 7 p.m. | @ Left Bank Books

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local history fair Representatives from local historical societies and similar organizations will be on hand to discuss their efforts in documenting, preserving and promoting the history of their local communities.

For more information, visit genealogy@slcl.org. | 10 a.m. | @ St. Louis County Library Headquarters

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$14 to $23 pizzas, $5 to $9.25 salads, $6 mini pies

the favorites

The Humble Margherita, The Vegan Bahn Mi, The Humble Supremo, Herb-A-Voire Salad, Salted Caramel Apple Pie

THIS QUAINT LADUE EATERY, OPENED BY JESS AND MARK LUCAS of Fozzie’s Sandwich

Emporium in Richmond Heights, has moved into the spot formerly occupied by L Pizza, in the Granaway Shops on Clayton Road. But they’ve reconfigured everything. The entrance is in an inside corridor, right next to Companion Baking, and though it’s not exactly ‘dine-in,’ there is a dine-on shelf outside and two patios available for al fresco dining. The attractive brick patio normally jammed with Companion lunch patrons is available, as well as a patio at the old L Pizza entrance. At dinnertime, which is the only time Humble Pie is open, they are peaceful and idyllic. Mark Lucas is a bona fide chef, trained at Johnson & Wales culinary school, and his sandwich spot garnered national attention when he was named one of Food & Wine's 20 Best Sandwich Chefs to Know in 2012. He’s dedicated to ‘small batch, organic doughs,’ as his menu states, and to creative, well-conceived combinations for his pizzas and salads. Everything is house-made, from the tomato sauce to the crusts, and pizzas are available in three sizes and two crust options: thin or Sicilian. My thin-crust Margherita ($13.95 to $19.95) was delicious on all counts. The crust, paper thin, was crisp and while tasty, did not get in the way of the subtle toppings of this Italian classic. The stars here were a bright, acidic tomato sauce, slow-simmered with San Marzano tomatoes; garden-fresh basil (the place actually has herb and tomato plants out front!); and creamy cheese melted to release its fat. Topping all that was a light sprinkling of pink Himalayan salt, which coaxes a little more flavor out of the cheese. Also a winner is the Humble Supremo ($14.95 to $21.95), which is anything but humble. It’s got everyone’s favorite meat toppings—pepperoni, sausage and bacon—plus black olives, portobello mushrooms and green peppers. Meaty and flavorful, it’s a great meat-lover’s option. The sausage is rich and mild in flavor; the bacon is thick and well-crisped; and the pepperoni has lots of bite, almost too much. There are no fewer than nine salad offerings here, and while receiving your salad in a carryout container is not the most appealing notion, our Herb-A-Voire salad ($4.95 or $8.50) was excellent. Once we tossed it with the accompanying citrus champagne vinaigrette, the toasted seeds—pumpkin, flax and sunflower—and dried cherries came to the fore and really complemented the mix of peppery herbs: cilantro, basil, mint and parsley. Maybe the most creative pizza on the menu, the Vegan Bahn Mi ($15.95 to $22.95), was the proverbial ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ dish. It was packed with interesting flavors: pickled onions, radishes, cilantro, jalapeño, red pepper flakes, crushed peanuts, sriracha, tofu, kimchi and coconut milk. Sounds awful, but it was very tasty. The tofu and peanuts gave it some gravitas, and all those flavors combined for a full-out Asian meal. We ordered this one on the Sicilian crust, which is thick with very crisp bottom and sides. It stood up to the heftier toppings, but I found it too oily at the edges and not nearly as good as other Sicilian crusts I’ve had. F12 |

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[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ] bahn mi

The Vietnamese word for baguette, this term refers to sandwiches typically containing such ingredients as roasted pork, pickled vegetables, mayo, cilantro, pâté and vinegar.

pepperoni

An American salami made with cured pork and beef and seasoned with paprika and chili pepper

pink himalayan salt

Rock salt mined in the Punjab region of Pakistan

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» Great salads, great pizzas! I really like the food here, but I wish

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[ we’ll toast to that! ] Several local restaurants were honored with Wine Spectator magazine’s 2017 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE, based on the quality of their wine offerings. Recognized at the prestigious ‘two wine glasses’ level: Lucas Park Grille, Balaban’s, Annie Gunn’s, 801 Fish and Truffles. Earning ‘one wine glass’ recognition: Copia, Vin de Set, Eleven Eleven Mississippi, The Melting Pot, 801 Chophouse, Remy’s, Morton’s and Fleming’s.

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The venerable BAILEY’S CHOCOLATE BAR is moving to the upstairs space at 1915 Park Ave. to make room for an entirely new restaurant downstairs. Owner Dave Bailey has not yet divulged what this new venture will look like, but it’s expected to open next month.

[ boiling mad ] A new spot has opened among U. City’s concentration of Asian eateries and groceries on Olive Boulevard. MAD CRAB, a seafood boil eatery, opened last week, serving steamed crawfish, crab, lobster, shrimp, mussels and more atop paper-lined tables. Opened by Victor Ho at 8080 Olive Blvd., Mad Crab also offers a few prepared dishes.

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Now that GUERRILLA STREET FOOD has taken over the kitchen at 2ND SHIFT BREWERY (601 Sublette Ave.), there are promises of new Filipino specialties to be added to the staples served at the Grand Boulevard spot, owned by Brian Hardesty and Joel Crespo.

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BRITTANY FRANKLIN WASN’T EXPECTING A DIAGNOSIS OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS (UC) at the

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age of 22. She was just embarking on her adult life, looking forward to a bright future. But when intestinal problems landed her at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, she had to confront a new health reality. UC is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that creates sores in the wall of the large intestine. Doctors aren’t sure what causes UC, a type of autoimmune condition, says Washington University gastroenterologist Dr. Matthew Ciorba. The main symptoms include serious abdominal pain, cramping and diarrhea that is sometimes bloody. The condition’s psychological and social effects can be just as tough to handle as its physical ones, he says. Patients worry about flare-ups, and often feel they have to stay at home or keep close to a restroom at all times. “I started seeing Dr. Ciorba after being admitted to the hospital,” Franklin says. “At the time, my disease was pretty severe, so he recommended a combination of steroids, an immunosuppressant, and eventually a biologic IV infusion.” She initially was concerned about possible side effects of the infusion—infection and a small increased risk of certain types of cancer, among other things. But Ciorba discussed the risks and rewards openly, along with a proactive monitoring plan, and Franklin decided to begin therapy. “He explained that my options were that or colon surgery,” she notes. “After a year of infusion therapy, I was able to come off the steroids and immunosuppressant.” Ciorba says as many as 3 million Americans have IBD, a category that also includes Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s can cause inflammation, ulcers and bleeding anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, whereas UC is limited to the large intestine. Both diseases show up most often in the late teens and early 20s, Ciorba notes, but they can appear later in life as well. Because they are linked to increased colon cancer risk, it’s important to see a doctor if symptoms appear. When IBD patients come in, the Washington University team runs thorough diagnostic tests and creates a personal treatment, diet and lifestyle plan to keep symptoms under control, Ciorba says. IBD patients also have access to a gastrointestinal-health psychologist and nutritional counseling. Ciorba adds that IBD unfortunately can come with a fair amount of stigma, which makes it difficult for patients to ask for help, but they shouldn’t be afraid to speak up. “These are complex diseases, but there is increased awareness over the last decade,” he says. “New medications and treatments are being developed to offer better quality of life. And our Washington University researchers are among the leading investigators in IBD-related genetics. Connecting clinicians with scientists allows us to expand our patients’ options.” Franklin says her UC now has been in remission for six years. She still takes a daily medication and has infusion therapy every other month, but is grateful to have avoided surgery. She’s feeling good and expecting her second child, and says she truly appreciates the caring help of Ciorba and his staff. “I can’t say enough about them,” she notes. “They guided me to do what was best for me and my family.”

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FOCUS ON THE GUT BY ALEXA BEATTIE

IT’S A SAFE BET THAT MOST OF US KNOW more about the surface of Mars than our own gut health. But all that is changing. The medical world is uncovering more and more about the importance of the ‘gut microbiome.’ That delicate system at the core of each body is now thought to be linked to everything from headaches to heart health.

GUT PEDIATRICS Did you know that abdominal pain is the most commonly reported symptom among kids? It’s not really surprising when you consider these problems are rampant among adults. So what can we do to help the little ones?

CAUSE & EFFECT “We call ourselves the ‘poop and puke’ docs,” says Dr. Amana Nasir, pediatric gastroenterologist at the Mercy Clinics in Creve Coeur and St. Peters. “The most common issue is stool abnormality. About 40 percent of our kids have constipation that comes from eating foods that do not have enough fiber, not drinking enough water, not being active enough and postponing going to the bathroom because of all the gadgets they have to play with.” Other issues result from kids eating too much or ingesting things that don’t belong in the gut. “The second big thing I see is reflux,” Nasir says. “They are eating things that cause acid reflux. Then we are seeing food allergies that cause choking and gagging. In the summertime, we see giardia and cryptosporidium infections from baby diapers in swimming pools.” The stomach and bowel take a beating during childhood when stress is internalized. “It is called functional abdominal pain,” Nasir says. “These kids are feeling stressed about something. Their tummy aches are benign unless they have red flags. We are OK if the child is gaining weight and there is no blood in the stool or vomit, and if they are not waking up at night with pain.” Infections of the gut are rare in children, she says.

FOCUS ON FOODS “Prevention of tummy aches starts with healthier eating,” Nasir says. “Kids need better fiber intake and less processed foods. Two of the big things we see are too much milk and overdoing on carbohydrates. They have way more milk than the allowed 16 ounces a day for children over 2 years of age.” As for quantities, she recommends three meals and three snacks a day. “They are eating high-sugar, highcarb, starchy stuff without getting equal amounts of fiber, protein and stable fats. The gut does not like that. Essential fats like those in avocados and peanut butter are healthy fats the gut needs.” Keeping bags of chopped fruits and vegetables handy is a good way to keep little hands off sugary cereal bars, chips and cookies, she suggests. “Availability is everything, for you and the kids.” They should be getting four to six glasses of water every day, she adds.

KEEP MOVING The couch-potato, video-gaming lifestyle of many 21st-century children contributes to upset tummies and constipation. “Kids need 20 to 60 minutes of exercise every day,” Nasir advises. “The gut is like an ice cream maker. The more we move, the more it churns things that are moving through. If we are just sitting, ‘traffic’ stops and the colon does all that it knows how to do—it keeps rehydrating or dehydrating our garbage, which gets harder to pass. Activity moves the muscles, which in turn moves the stool and keeps everything well-oiled.” AUGUST 9, 2017 | townandstyle.com

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GUT PROBIOTICS The body is filled with bacteria—and that’s a good thing. They are responsible for how we burn fat, whether we contract a disease, and for the production of much-needed neurotransmitters like serotonin. But stress, infections and a poor diet can throw off this magical system. Should you take supplements and probiotics to regulate the growth of good bacteria? The experts weigh in.

BE AWARE “There are 100 trillion bacteria in our bodies, and they outnumber our human cells 10-to-one. We need these bacteria,” says Seth Gerlach, a board-certified chiropractic internist at Core Health in Richmond Heights. The modern western diet is not designed for optimal health, he says. “If we eat an inflammatory diet, or there are infections or inflammations in the gut, the microbiome can be thrown off,” Gerlach says. That puts us at risk. “The bacteria make some of our vitamins and amino acids and help make neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine,” he continues. “They dictate whether we burn or store fat, and set the tone for whether we acquire disease.” Acupuncturist and Oriental medicine practitioner F. Afua Bromley agrees. “Antibiotics can wipe out beneficial and harmful bacteria,” says Bromley, who practices at Acupuncture St. Louis in Webster Groves. “The beneficial bacteria keep the bad bacteria from proliferating. Stress can suppress the immune system, and that seems to restrict the growth of beneficial bacteria.”

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Over-the-counter probiotic supplements are used by 4 million Americans, according to a survey by the National Institutes of Health. Probiotics contain mostly lactobacillus or bifidobacterium bacteria that have been naturally derived from healthy individuals, then grown, fermented, purified and freeze-dried. “Many studies show probiotics are helpful for irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, skin conditions like acne and eczema, and even anxiety and depression,” Gerlach says. “Most people can take probiotics without any harm unless they have certain conditions like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.” Probiotic supplements vary. “I prescribe a minimum of seven to eight billion cells of at least seven different strains,” Bromley says. “You want to take them daily, especially after taking antibiotics, for one or two months. Then you might drop down to two or four times a week. If you have a good diet and are eating fermented foods, you may not need to take a probiotic, or just take it for a few days once in a while.”

DIGESTIVE ENZYMES? “We are not what we eat,” Gerlach says, correcting the adage. “We are what we digest, absorb and use. There are a lot of different steps along the way.” Some patients ask about digestive enzyme supplements. ”Our bodies do produce digestive enzymes,” Bromley explains. “These break down fat, proteins and starches. Generally, healthy people do not need to take supplemental digestive enzymes. You need medical care to guide you if you do need to take them.” If an illness has disrupted the system, Gerlach says “a little bit of digestive aid for a short time can help replenish your own sources and help digest food better, but supplementary enzymes can be harmful if you don’t need them.”

NAVIGATING THE UNKNOWN The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) says much remains to be learned about probiotics. “Although some have shown promise in research, strong scientific evidence to support specific uses of probiotics is lacking. We still don’t know which probiotics are helpful. We also don’t know how much of the probiotic people would have to take or who would most likely benefit.”

AN EASY AID Oral bacteria supplementation is an obvious way to boost the intestinal microbiome. The original probiotic concept is attributed to Russian scientist Élie Metchnikoff, a 1908 Nobel Prize winner for immunology. He attributed the longevity of Bulgarian peasants to yogurt, and he himself drank sour milk every day. “Food is ideally the first choice. Any fermented food is good,” Bromley says. “If you eat yogurt, make sure it’s plain because the sugars added to flavored yogurt almost negate the beneficial aspects.” She also recommends unpasteurized foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi (a pickled Korean dish), pickled vegetables, kombucha (fermented tea), tempeh (fermented soybean cakes), miso (fermented soybean paste), some aged soft cheeses, sourdough bread and kefir (cultured milk).

THE NCCIH OFFERS THESE TIPS: Probiotics have a good safety record. Don’t replace scientifically proven treatments with unproven products and practices. Don’t use a health care product as a reason to postpone seeing your care provider about a problem.

If you are considering probiotics, consult your health care provider first, especially if you have underlying health conditions. A doctor visit is especially important if you are pregnant, nursing a child or considering giving a dietary supplement to a child.

GUT NEWS The small intestine is about 20 feet long. The large intestine, also known as the colon or large bowel, is about 5 feet long. An enormous population of bacteria lives along the way and only recently has it been gaining the respect it deserves.

TOO MANY TO COUNT “There are trillions of them, hundreds, if not thousands, of species of bacteria. We haven’t learned them all. What we know is a drop in the ocean at this point,” says Dr. Giao Vuong, a gastroenterologist with SSM Health Medical Group at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. “The microbiome is an expanding area of research with regard to many problems—cardiovascular, cognition, brain disorders, mood and certainly gastrointestinal disorders.” “The microbiome is the hot topic,” adds Dr. Charlene Prather, a gastroenterologist with SLUCare Physician Group. “We don’t even know half the healthy bacteria that are supposed to be in our intestines. Our technology is getting better, allowing us to culture the bacteria and use DNA probes to tell us what is in there.”

SERIOUS ISSUES SUCH AS ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND CROHN’S DISEASE MAY RESULT FROM ISOLATED OUTBREAKS OF HARMFUL BACTERIA.

Wonder why you just can’t lose weight or shake off fatigue? “There is interesting information coming out about the effects of gut bacteria on our metabolism and weight,” she says. “Certain types of bacteria help you digest and metabolize things in a better way so you end up absorbing all that energy.”

GREENS & WHOLE GRAINS “Gut bacteria thrive on food from the periphery of the grocery store,” Vuong says. “The fresh things that are unprocessed and unrefined have vitamins, minerals and fiber that are good for you. Keep it plant-based, for the most part. If you magnify a poor diet by a couple of meals a day for years, that adds up.” Prather adds, “If there is one thing I wish my patients would do to have a healthier digestive system, it would be to stop drinking sweetened beverages. The sugar feeds the bad bacteria and can cause gas and bloating.” Probiotic supplements, designed to replace and enhance natural gut flora, are gaining acceptance for wellness benefits. For serious imbalances, medical science is finding good success with stool transplantation. That’s right—processed poop from highly-screened donors. The transplants have a 90 percent success rate in patients who have not responded to other treatments for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and infections of clostridium difficile, “the dreaded C. diff,” Vuong says. About half a million people are sickened each year by the infection, which can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to lifethreatening inflammation of the colon. “Every time you have a C. diff infection, you are at risk of getting another, and it escalates,” he says. Further advances in gut health are expected in the near future, Prather says. “We are going to know so much more in three or five years.”

GOOD FOODS Whole grains Plant-based Unprocessed

WAY BEYOND THE STOMACH The intestinal garden contributes to the functions of all organs, not just the tummy. Colon issues like irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and diarrhea also are affected. A full complement of good germs, in proper balance and location, is necessary to ward off diseases that only recently have been linked to the gut. Of course, Prather says, microbiome imbalance can play a role if you experience poor bowel function and tend toward diarrhea, bloating and constipation. “There also is evidence that these bacteria interact with our immune system and can improve our general immunity,” she says. “We think it is due to the stimulation of gut mucosal cells. This is incredibly preliminary but exciting information.” Serious issues such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease may result from isolated outbreaks of harmful bacteria, she says. “The area with inflammation may have one type of bacteria in that microenvironment, while healthier-looking intestine may have more normal flora,” Prather notes.

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7 CARTERS GROVE COURT | LADUE | $3,995,000 | SUZIE WELLS | 314.973.8761 MULTI-MILLION $, EXQUISITE WHOLE HOUSE RENOVATION with marble baths, stunning kitchen, Marvin window/door replacement, roof replacement on all 3 dwellings & a manicured 3 acres offering privacy unlike any in contention. Truly special estate with pool, veranda, pool house & 9-car garage.

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2660 SOUTH WARSON ROAD | LADUE | PRICE UPON REQUEST ANN WROTH | 314.440.0212 SALLY GOLDKAMP | 314.479.9396 Truly stunning French Country Estate on three picturesque acres in Ladue. Breathtaking pool, gardens, squash court & has been updated for today’s lifestyle. NEW PRICE

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1123 BELLA VISTA | FRONTENAC | $1,399,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Beautiful 1.5-story home in heart of Frontenac w/ 6,000+SF. Main flr master suite, kitchen opens to hearth & breakfast area. 3-car garage.

31 SOMERSET DOWNS | LADUE | $3,990,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Luxury Higginbotham-built custom estate on over three acres features 4 bedrooms, guest house w/ add’l bedroom suite, saltwater pool, spa, pool house w/ kitchen & 5-car garage. NEW PRICE

7 TIMBER CREEK LANE SUNSET HILLS | $1,200,000 MARGIE KUBIK | 314.954.2513 Custom designed 7-year home located on prestigious Sunset Hills Golf Course w/4 BR/5 BA, saltwater pool, hot tub & 4-car garage.

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11 DWYER PLACE | LADUE | $1,099,999 SUZIE WELLS | 314.973.8761 9 yr. old custom home w/ loads of upgrades throughout! NOT your builder grade spec home! Walk to all 3 Ladue Schools, local shops & restaurants.

1510 HOMESTEAD SUMMIT WILDWOOD | $1,095,000 WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON | 314.629.3931

Former display home with all luxurious upgrades w/ custom landscaping. 5BR, 7BA, 6,292 SF total. Full Viking kitchen. 3-car garage.

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1156 HAMPTON PARK RICHMOND HEIGHTS | $825,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 4 BR/3 BA home hidden within Hampton Park Subdivision on 1.18 acres. Updated kitchen, open flr plan w/ screened-in porch & pool. 3-car garage.

10088 LITZSINGER ROAD | LADUE | $3,250,000 HOLLY BRY | 314.276.7727 ANN WROTH | 314.440.0212 Magnificent custom-built Higginbotham home on a majestic 2.61 park-like acres. Beautiful gardens, patio, pool & pool house. 3-car oversized garage.

1 TREEBROOK LANE LADUE | $585,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Charming Ladue home w/ private courtyard patio has been updated w/ 1st flr master suite, beautiful vaulted ceilings & wood beams.

17700 GREYSTONE TERRACE WILDWOOD | $555,000 REX W. SCHWERDT | 314.800.4755 First class neighborhood amenities complement this chic & stylish home. Four bedrooms/3 full, 2 half bath with over 4,300SF on ¾ acre.

14328 SYPGLASS RIDGE CHESTERFIELD | $519,950 SUZIE WELLS | 314.973.8761 Tastefully updated Villa in outer perimeter of Mansions at Spyglass Summit. Exquisite millwork/open floor plan sets it apart from any in contention.

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13710 CLAYTON ROAD | TOWN & COUNTRY | $1,099,000 | WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON | 314.629.3931 Gracious Town and Country Executive home is a great overall Value in Mason Ridge Elementary & Parkway West, with 1.5 acres, and a park-like yard. 4BD/6BA/7,000SF total SF. Sellers have invested $200,000 since purchase, adding fresh details & improvements, for a modern, clean look.

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12 APPLE TREE LANE | LADUE | $2,750,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Beautifully updated 20-year-old estate nestled on 1.8 rolling acres in heart of Ladue. Extensive millwork, gourmet kitchen, sprawling terraces, slate patio, and infinity Pebble Tec pool.

9743 LITZSINGER ROAD | LADUE | $1,695,000 WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON | 314.629.3931 Antebellum 1840 farmhouse. $2.0+ Million invested. Gourmet kitchen, updated baths, heated limestone flrs. All systems replaced. Independent Carriage House serves as a 4th Bedroom.

1012 HAMPTON PARK | RICHMOND HEIGHTS | $1,649,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Stately 2.5-story Georgian old-world charm, completely updated for today’s living. 5 BR/6 BA, 3-car garage. Lush gardens, brick patio, new deck & gorgeous pool. NEW PRICE

WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON | 314.629.3931 Enjoy pampered lifestyle & panorama views from 2 balconies on the 9th Floor of the Plaza. 2BD/3BA/2,421SF. End unit. Overlooks pool, gardens & walks.

730 N. MOSLEY ROAD CREVE COEUR | $995,000 WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON | 314.629.3931 Newer construction, Ladue Schools. 5BD/6BA/5,676SF. Recently completed walkout LL; above grade, w/modern finishes & 5th BR Suite.

1403 COUNTRY LAKE ESTATES CHESTERFIELD | $959,000 SUZIE WELLS | 314.973.8761 Charming 4,700SF home sits on 1.22 private acres on one of largest lots in Country Lake Estates. Pool, spa, main floor master, finished LL and more!

11 CHATFIELD PLACE CREVE COEUR | $849,000 HOLLY BRY | 314.276.7727 ANN WROTH | 314.440.0212 Desirable Chatfield Place townhome boasts 10 ft. ceilings, wood floors, main floor master suite, enclosed patio and 2-car garage.

13 CHAMINADE DRIvE CREVE COEUR | $475,000 MARGIE KUBIK | 314.954.2513 Traditional 2-story Colonial on one of most desirable lots in Chaminade Park w/ 4 beds/ 2.5 baths. Great price; ready for updates!

4540 LINDELL BLvD. # 201 CWE | $349,900 REW W. SCHWERDT | 314.800.4755 Located in the most convenient CWE location! Two bedrooms, plus a den; two full and a guest bath complete this spacious condo.

163 SOUTHDOWN DRIvE CHESTERFIELD | $329,900 ELIZABETH ASTON | 314.807.9778 Spacious 2-story Colonial in River Bend Subdivision boasts 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, Terra Cotta & wood flooring throughout w/ updated kitchen.

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I think the architectural aspects of your house are pretty good, but they could be greatly enhanced by strategic landscaping and some porch accessories. With these changes and a shot of an accent color, I think you’ll see your house in a new light. I should mention that because your submittal photo was ‘in shadow,’ I’m not sure if the home is gray or beige. Since there is a feeling of coldness in the photo, I have chosen to render it in warmer tones. The new red accents will help warm it up even if it is actually gray. Let me first talk about the periphery. If possible, I would like you to plant your side property lines to blunt the effect of nearby neighbors. I also would plant some tall-growing shade trees near the curb (whose hanging branches you see framing the roof). I then would move the existing dogwood to the left side of the front porch. Next, let’s enhance the façade by creating some continuous, layered hedges at the home’s base. These will add some privacy to the porch and slim down the somewhat block-like front elevation. Allowing the long window box to overflow with colorful plantings adds heaps of charm. The red flowers in the window box start a theme that is repeated on the front door, as well as the porch chair and flower bed. This jolt of color helps wake up the whole composition. What once was monotone and underdeveloped now seems warm and welcoming. Hopefully, the changes leave you far more impressed than you were before. —HOMEWORK

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[DESIGN on my mind by alan e. brainerd

TRADE SECRETS moving... I recently completed a move from one apartment to another, and it occurred to me: there is an art to moving. The experience is right up there with death, divorce and root canals, but there are some ways to make this transition less stressful. ➻ Furniture placement is key. Take copious photos of your new home and the furniture in your present home. Prior to your move, measure your new spaces to determine which pieces you want to place in each new space. This is an opportune time to have fun and use pieces in different rooms and for different purposes. A dining room buffet can become a bedroom dresser. A dry sink from the kitchen can become an end table in the family room. Also, if it doesn’t fit, don’t force it. Just purge and get rid of Aunt Bertha’s nightstand, the one you always hated. ➻ Measure everything. Once you’ve measured your new rooms, measure your furniture and use graph paper (or a CAD program) to determine placement. Measure the width, height and depth of each piece. Remember to measure anything that could affect placement, like a window sill or ceiling height. You don’t want the back of a buffet or television blocking your view out a window or a passerby’s view in! Nothing annoys me more than seeing the back of a piece of furniture in a window. ➻ Keep in mind the future placement of your art. I recently moved a client in Palm Beach from a home with 12-foot ceilings to a condominium with 9-foot ceilings. She had some very large paintings, so furniture placement was essential in utilizing wall space for art and central space to float furniture in the room. ➻ Always transport art and precious items yourself! I don’t care who you hire, don’t trust paintings and fine porcelain to a mover. Movers mean well, but accidents happen. Avoid this if you can, and take responsibility for your finer things. I also always unpack my own things—never trust this to a mover. ➻ Hire someone to hang your art. I schedule my hanging specialist a few weeks ahead, as they do book up. I moved on Thursday and art was hung on Friday. It may seem like an extravagance, but trust me, you are exhausted from the move, so let someone else do the hanging. I always feel that it isn’t truly home until your art is up on the walls.

TIMELESS : paperweights You know by now that I am a collector. One of my growing collections is of paperweights. I received my first one in 1976 from my godmother. It commemorated the bicentennial of our great country. Paperweights first were recognized as an art form in 1845. Venetian glassmakers showed their examples at the Industrial Exhibition in Vienna. The French actually had been working on similar designs for paperweights at the same time. The finest glass manufacturers in France—Baccarat, Clichy, Pantin and Saint Louis—began production of exquisite paperweights. The February Revolution of 1848 in France made it no longer chic to purchase large, extravagant objets d’art, so compact paperweights became even more popular as collectibles for the wealthy. Production hit its peak in Europe in 1851, then declined for several years. Those made during the Classic period (1845-1860) are considered the most valuable. Of the 20,000 estimated to survive from this period, only about 6,000 are considered the finest. Of course if you want a collection to catch on, the best way is to have influential people put their stamp of approval on it. Queen Victoria, Queen Mary, Empress

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Eugénie, Empress Carlotta, King Farouk and Argentine first lady Eva Perón all were collectors of fine paperweights. Celebrities Oscar Wilde and Truman Capote also collected. Today, it is estimated there are around 20,000 paperweight collectors! There are a multitude of styles to collect: millefiori (Italian for ‘thousand flowers’), lampwork, sulphides, swirl, crown weight, Victorian portrait and Bohemian, to name a few. Museums have dedicated space to fine collections left to them by patrons. The Arthur Rubloff collection is displayed at The Art Institute of Chicago, the Evangeline Bergstrom collection is at the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass in Neenah, Wisconsin, and the Corning Museum of Glass has the Amory Houghton collection on display. Collections also are at the Museum of American Glass in Millville, New Jersey, and the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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AMERICAN HOUSE DESIGN

We often are obsessed with the interior design of our homes (for which I am grateful), but think little about their architecture and history and how each should influence the inside. I recently visited Whitehall, the grand home built by industrialist and philanthropist Henry Flagler as a wedding gift for his third wife. Designed in 1902 by Carrère and Hastings, it is a fine example of 100,000 square feet of correct architecture. The inside reflects the grandeur of the exterior. As my luck would have it, they were having their first-ever gift shop sale— a wonderful opportunity to add A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia and Lee McAlester to my library. The authors make a valid point: No matter your economic situation, your interiors can reflect the home’s architectural context. From the 17th century to the postmodern, this compendium identifies everything from roof design and finish to window styles and the basic architecture of each design period. From an interior design perspective, there was a time when a person living in a French-inspired home was inclined to choose interiors that reflected that architecture. No more. You now can visit magnificent mansions built in the Beaux Arts style that are filled with Crate and Barrel belongings! If a Bergère chair was comfortable enough for King Louis, why shouldn’t it be for a CEO? Our Internet-savvy, disposable world no longer encourages the concept of individual design or pure architectural design. It is all about having what your friends have, leaving no room for individual personalities. I encourage you to identify the architecture of your home and pay homage to that style indoors!

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FROMTHE GARDEN pretty enough to eat the beauty of edibles! ®

163 Southdown drive

by p. allen smith

Chesterfield | $329,900

Spacious 2-story Colonial home in River Bend Subdivision boasts 4 large bedrooms, plus an extra bonus bedroom/ office and 2.5 baths. Beautiful Terra Cotta and wood flooring throughout with a wood burning fireplace and updated kitchen with granite countertops, separate mudroom, large master suite, and a beautiful custom-built pergola. A must see!

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Flowers are more than just pretty faces. We usually grow them for their beauty or to attract butterflies and bees to our gardens. But you also can eat some of them. Many flowers have nice, subtle flavors, like rose petals or the common house geranium. Not surprisingly, many plants taste like they smell. Eating flowers dates back thousands of years to the Romans, who used mallow, rose and violets. The Old Testament refers to the use of dandelions as a bitter herb; and in the Victorian era, rose petals were added to dishes and sweets. Carnations are said to be an ingredient of Chartreuse, a green herbal liqueur developed by French monks in the 17th century. Eating flowers has enjoyed a surge in popularity as more and more restaurants are using them, not just as garnishes but as part of the meal itself. I love daylilies on a salad with fresh fruit and a light vinaigrette. Squash blossoms are delightful stuffed with vegetables and cheese. Not all flowers are safe, so before you start grazing on blooms, know what you’re eating. It’s important to check two or three sources to make sure the flowers are edible. It’s advisable

flowers, as well as pea blooms, are quite tasty. For a hint of spice and pepper, try nasturtiums. Violas and pansies have a somewhat sweet floral flavor, while chrysanthemums can be bitter. Before you put it in a meal, sample it. Some of my other favorites are:

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calendula

These flowers work well as a garnish and have a spicy, peppery flavor.

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These are such cute little guys! They lend a hint of mint and taste great in salads, fruit dishes and even cocktails.

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Preparation It is best to pick the flowers a few hours before use, and always check for insects. Avoid flowers that are past their prime or not fully open. Wash all flowers thoroughly. Remove pistils and stamens, and use only the petals (violas and pansies are exceptions). Introduce flowers to your diet a little at a time. Garnishes are a good place to start. Freshly picked, crystallized flowers are beautiful on cakes and sweets. Incorporate fresh floral flavors such as lavender and hibiscus into your cocktails, or freeze the petals in ice cubes. Tea is another great vehicle. Place a handful of petals in a teapot or cup, pour boiling water over them, let steep for five minutes, then strain and enjoy! The key to using edible flowers is to keep everything else simple so as not to overpower the delicate flavors.

EAT THIS, You can eat the blooms of common herbs such as rosemary, basil and fennel. Remember: if NOT THAT! you can eat the fruit of a plant, you usually can eat its flower. For example, apple and lemon

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to eat only organically grown blooms, since the effects of pesticides can last for months on plants. And stay away from flowers growing by the roadside.

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The beautiful blue blossoms taste similar to cucumber.

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913 Twin Pine Drive | $460,000 | Pr/SqFt: $205.54 Laura McCarthy Real Estate-Clayton | Agent: Margy Beggs 14 Long Meadows Lane | $642,000 | Pr/SqFt: $151.17 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Trish Casey 566 High Meadow Road | $840,500 | Pr/SqFt: N/A Laura McCarthy Real Estate-Clayton Agents: Katie and Sue McLaughlin 21 Country Life Acres Drive | $1,075,000 | Pr/SqFt: $270.37 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Mary Kelley 28 Portland Drive | $1,485,000 | Pr/SqFt: $292.67 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Jill Kelly 1533 Woodgate Drive | $1,695,000 | Pr/SqFt: $309.19 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Diane Denny 12660 Post Oak Road | $2,335,000 | Pr/SqFt: $374.20 Gladys Manion Real Estate | Agent: Suzie Wells

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5 Middlesex Drive | $720,000 | Pr/SqFt: $212.77 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Ann Espenschied AUGUST 9, 2017 | townandstyle.com

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