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EDITOR WHEN WE FIRST EMBARKED ON OUR HOUSE SEARCH, WE SPENT a lot of time daydreaming about all the must-haves we wanted in our future home. We had big dreams; however, just starting out required my husband and me to consider which dreams were really musts, while also remaining within our budget. Although not necessary by any means, a fireplace was one must-have close to the top of my dream list, and I’m so thankful it became a reality. Fireplaces not only are aesthetically pleasing but also evoke fond childhood memories of snuggling up with my mom by the fireplace in our family’s home, simply spending quality time – memories I would love to share someday with our son. In this week’s Abode section, LN contributing writer Brittany Nay speaks to three local indooroutdoor home and fireplace experts about new and trending hearths and fireplace accessories. The fireplaces featured, starting on p. 34, range from traditional to modern to completely glam showstoppers. And although on Saturday temperatures neared 70 degrees F, we are technically stuck with winter for another month. So as temperatures dip in the coming weeks, why not enjoy some stunning fireplace accessories sure to be conversation pieces in your abode? All the best,
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BRENDA WARNER PHOTO COURTESY OF OPERATION FOOD SEARCH
The word around town
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Congratulations to
In collaboration
Congrats to Kirkwood Early Childhood
Variety the Children’s
with Operation
Center assistant principal Mandy Rose
Charity of St. Louis,
Food Search
for being selected as 2016-2017’s Missouri
which serves children
(OFS),
Outstanding Assistant Principal by the
with both physical
former Rams’
Missouri Association of Elementary School
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quarterback
Principals (MAESP) board of directors.
disabilities in the St.
Kurt Warner,
Rose will be recognized at the 2017 MAESP
Louis area, for receiving
alongside wife
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a $20,000 gift from The
Brenda Warner,
Dana Brown Charitable
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Trust for its’ Variety
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Children’s Theatre
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theater program is an
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Warm-up coat
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old, with or without
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disabilities, that offers
coat drive
the chance to learn the
in Nov., St.
craft of theater on and
Louisans donated new and gently used coats to approximately 600 drop-off locations,
off the stage.
and OFS distributed the collection to homeless shelters, schools and other social-service agencies in the bistate area. Since it was first established in 2001, Warners’ Warm-up has distributed more than 200,000 coats to people in need across the metro area.
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241 Linden Avenue in Clayton This magnificent custom home, richly clad in brick and stone with a rare circle driveway, sits on an oversized lot in the heart of Old Town. Embracing refined style and comfort, with approximately 8,500 square feet of luxury, the owner’s attention-to-detail is adaptable to any lifestyle. Ascending from the entry, the gathering room, formal dining room and curved wrought iron staircase open to the double height great room with a wall of windows, fireplace and wet bar. The amazing open kitchen features a large island topped with granite, Viking commercial gas range, and custom cabinetry disguising most of the appliances and accenting the
butler pantry. The main floor master suite with fireplace is graced by front and rear patios, his and her closets, and luxurious bath. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms and a loft or study area. The curved staircase continues down to the lower level with office, exercise, family room, half bath and entertaining bar. Other impressive features include: serene fenced backyard with waterfall, covered deck with Wolf grill, main level 3 car garage with lift, 1st floor laundry, extensive moldings and high ceilings throughout, rough in for elevator, 4 fireplaces and incredible storage.
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$775,000
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$370,000
241 linden avenue, Clayton.
$2,850,000
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$769,000
500 noRth and south Road, #103, University City. $335,000
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$2,500,000
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$749,900
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$229,000
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$2,450,000
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$724,900
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$220,000
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$2,389,500
776 village view CiRCle, St. Albans.
$670,514
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$2,250,000
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$650,000
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$2,100,000
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$589,900
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$1,495,000
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$1,450,000
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$439,500
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$348,900
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$1,325,000
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$395,000
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explains. “Our donors can feel comfortable knowing that nothing donated to Ditto ever goes to waste. What we cannot sell or use, we donate on to other businesses and charities.” Once a month, Ditto hosts a “Bargain Basement” event where the shop opens its large basement and offers even more items at even deeper discounts. “We have customers who come in and purchase box loads of items,” Shields says. “It’s been an incredibly popular event with our customers, and the husband-and-wife team who run it have developed great friendships with our ‘Bargain Basement’ regulars.” Ditto accepts donations anytime during store hours, and tax receipts are always available. Ditto also hosts a complimentary furniture pickup once a month within a 30-mile radius of the store, which is helpful for customers who need help transporting larger donation items. When the fiscal year is through, the board divides the profits equally among the member schools. An eighth member school, Heritage Classical Christian Academy, joined Ditto this past year. In addition to these member schools, the Ditto board has selected a nearby public elementary school to receive some of the year’s profits, too. “We want to support our local public schools, too, in addition to our private schools,” McCarty says. “It was part of our original plan, and it will continue from here on out.” In May, Ditto will be celebrating its five-year anniversary. The Ditto team is working on something to commemorate the milestone, though it hasn’t been fully decided yet. “We want to celebrate the fact that we are growing and finally getting out not only to our [private school] community but to the local community as well,” McCarty says. “Last month was our biggest month we’ve ever had.” Since the store is staffed mainly by volunteers and a small number of paid staffers, Ditto is always looking for more volunteers. “There’s always so much work to be done here,” Shields says. “If someone is retired or just wants to stay busy, this store is a great place to be. We have a lot of great people here who love working together, and you know you’re doing something for a great cause.” Ditto Family Resale, 10027 Manchester Road, St. Louis, 314-394-2026, dittostl.com
DITTO FaMILy rESaLE SuPPOrTS THE FOLLOWInG LOCaL CHrISTIan SCHOOLS: CeNtRaL ChRiStiaN SChooL 700 S. Hanley Road St. Louis, MO 63105 centralschoolstl.org MISSIOn STaTEMEnT: Central Christian School partners with families to prepare children by instilling a passion for God, a love of truth and a zeal to serve. CoveNaNt ChRiStiaN SChooL 2145 N. Ballas Road St. Louis, MO 63131 ccsstl.org MISSIOn STaTEMEnT: Covenant Christian School glorifies God by enabling students to learn to the best of their academic abilities, equipping students with biblical wisdom and discernment, and nurturing the whole child in developing godly character and relationships in a grace-filled environment. heRitage CLaSSiCaL ChRiStiaN aCaDemy 1694 Smizer Station Road Fenton, MO 63026 heritageclassical.org MISSIOn STaTEMEnT: We challenge our students through the academic model of classical Christian education. We disciple our students when we humbly follow Christ and encourage them to do the same. We inspire our students to hear their calling and live courageously as they step into the world. kiRk Day SChooL 12928 Ladue Road St. Louis, MO 63141 kirkdayschool.org MISSIOn STaTEMEnT: Our purpose is to assist Christian parents in the nurture of covenant children, educating them in a Christian world and life view, according to the truth of God’s word, equipping them to be disciples of Christ, impacting His world.
PRomiSe ChRiStiaN aCaDemy 13250 S. Outer 40 Town and Country, MO 63017 promisestl.org MISSIOn STaTEMEnT: By blending academics with faith and multiple therapies into each school day, Promise Christian academy builds an on-ramp for life for its students with special needs. Because we believe that God does not make mistakes, we affirm the innate value of every child. Our work is to discover and cultivate each student’s potential. South City CommuNity SChooL 4926 Reber Place St. Louis, MO 63139 sccommunityschool.org MISSIOn STaTEMEnT: To cultivate the love of learning. twiN oakS ChRiStiaN SChooL 1230A Big Bend Road Ballwin, MO 63021 twinoakschristianschool.org MISSIOn STaTEMEnT: Twin Oaks Christian School glorifies God in assisting Christian parents by providing excellence in education to covenant children that they may know and understand God’s word and world while hearts are nurtured in preparation for service in His kingdom. weStmiNSteR ChRiStiaN aCaDemy 800 Maryville Centre Drive Town and Country, MO 63017 wcastl.org MISSIOn STaTEMEnT: Westminster Christian academy honors jesus Christ by providing an excellent education, rooted in biblical truth as interpreted by the Westminster Confession of Faith, for the children of Christian parents. Faculty and staff enable students to discover and embrace a biblical view of the world and integrate that view into every area of life.
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Join us for an evening of classic songs and the life story of a legend. Presented at the Kranzberg Arts Center 501 North Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 February 16 – March 4
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HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS GALA AND AUCTION
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welcome paws (sorry!) for celebration recently took place when Stray Rescue of St. Louis held its annual Hope for the Holidays Gala and Auction in the Khorassan Ballroom at The Chase Park Plaza. After cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, founder Randy Grim welcomed guests, and a video presentation followed. An award then went to the night’s honoree, St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay. Other presentations followed, as did a live auction and raffle, which accompanied the silent auction. Also available that evening were grab bags, a wine pull, custom T-shirts and a photo station. This event has grown significantly into a large, much-anticipated gathering that helps fund Stray Rescue’s mission of saving abandoned, abused and neglected companion animals in St. Louis.
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Matt Shucart, Randy Grim, Jennee Shucart
Stray Rescue is an organization that you can’t help but get involved in when you see how you help dogs, even if all you do is go and walk them. I have a regular shift where I walk dogs. I also volunteer and paint T-shirts and do fundraisers. Every little bit helps. And to see a dog that has come from a bad situation end up in a wonderful, loving home makes it all worthwhile. MICHELLE STREIFF, VOLUNTEER
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Cameron Loechel, Rheana Naber
Sue Ferguson, Janet McGehee
Weng Horak, Seca Horak, Senna Horak, Sera Horak
Brad Joseph, Don Proffer, Diane Swarz, Carol Proffer, Donna Whitlow, Lynn Joseph, Karen and Mike Sparks
Teresa and Joe Hoffmann, Mackenzie Barringhaus
Chris and Maria Sams, Sophia and Dillon Turner
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MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS
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he Saint Louis Art Museum’s biennial Midnight at the Oasis gala recently raised $1 million for museum operations. Guests were encouraged to dress with Egyptian élan to match the gala’s theme. The event celebrated the museum’s reinstallation of its Egyptian collection this year. Its leadership team comprised Meredith Holbrook and Ron Kruszewski (gala co-chairs), Michelle Trulaske (gala patron chair) and Carol Ann Jones (Friends board president). The museum also hosted its first gala after-party, Rock Like an Egyptian, which featured Here Come the Mummies, a Nashville-based band.
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We want to reach out and initiate younger interest in the Saint Louis Art Museum. That is why we have added the after-party to this event. We have so many wonderful programs and events going on all year long that the younger generation needs to know about! MEREDITH HOLBROOK, CO-CHAIR
Lynn and Jim Turley
Simon and Francine Katz
Greg Hutchings, Susan Sherman
Laurie Lock, Aisling Leonard
Stephanie and Andy Crouppen
Valerie Rudy-Valli, Lisa Melandri
Reggie and Gina Vanderson
Maggie Gadell, Hank Schreimann
Louise and Richard Jensen
Tony and Teresa Sausville
Sarah Hunkins, Patrick Mangle
Norma and Robby McGehee, Michelle Trulaske
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OYCE – a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy services to 22,000 individuals who live in more than 350 skilled nursing, assisted living and residential care communities in the St. Louis area and northeast Missouri – held its annual Caregiver Awards Luncheon on Dec. 1. More than 600 guests attended the event at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. The event honored 100 staff and volunteer caregivers nominated from 57 skilled nursing, assisted living, and residential care communities; medical and nonmedical in-home providers; hospice agencies; and adult day care programs. The honorees demonstrated excellence in caring for and respecting the rights of those in long-term care. Cindy Marsh, Rachel Giffhorn
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The event was filled with inspirational stories that honored and celebrated the nominees’ contributions in defining excellence in long-term care. These individuals are committed to providing a high quality of life for those living on the long-term care continuum. We salute their dedication to delivering person-centered care. MARY LYNN FAUNDA DONOVAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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n its seventh year, the newly named event honors Archbishop Robert J. Carlson’s commitment to Catholic education, including children with special needs. Emcee Wendy Wiese led 250 guests through a prayer, introductions of celebrity waiters (many of them religious sisters in support of this year’s honoree, Sister Luanne Boland, SSND) and presentations by the archbishop and Dr. Kurt Nelson, superintendent of Catholic education. A fund-a-need solicitation and a live auction conducted by Zip Rzeppa will provide essential funds to support the services provided by the 10 schools and centers administered by the Department of Special Education. The yearly cost to educate one child averages $13,500, yet only 20 percent of families can pay that amount – and most pay half that or less. Co-chairing this year’s event were Roberta Trost and Michelle Wright.
On behalf of the Celebrity Waiter Committee, we are honored to support the Department of Special Education to provide a quality education, a living faith and success in life for our students with disabilities. ROBERTA TROST, EVENT CHAIR (PICTURED WITH CO-CHAIR MICHELLE WRIGHT, LEFT)
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ome 400 guests recently filled the atrium, theater and dining hall of Edward Jones’ headquarters for the St. Louis Press Club’s 25th Media Persons of the Year Gala. Honored at the awards ceremony were Bill McClellan of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KETC’s Donnybrook, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award; Dan Martin, Post-Dispatch illustrator, cartoonist and Weatherbird artist; Tom O’Neal, longtime news anchor and reporter at KTVI and KSDK; Jay Randolph, longtime sportscaster and St. Louis Cardinals baseball announcer; and Sharon Stevens, longtime reporter for KSDK and KTVI. Jay McKelvey, cofounder of Square and LaunchCode, and Tim Dorsey, cofounder of Square and founder/CEO of Twitter, were recognized for their media contributions. Charlie Brennan, KMOX radio broadcaster and Donnybrook provocateur, emceed after illness caused his KMOX colleague Carol Daniel to bow out. Barbara Langsam Shuman and Margaret Gillerman co-chaired the event.
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wenty years after hiring June Roesslein Interiors to do their South County house, these clients called back for some follow-up work in their living room. Designer Anne Smith says the clients’ needs for their living room revolved not around watching TV, but rather around conversation and a quiet reading space. The step-down living room has built-in bookcases with glass shelving and initially had a sofa and a few chairs. Smith suggested four separate chairs with an ottoman in the center for the space, and the clients were open to the idea. After she added new window treatments and worked with the earthy tones of the space, the living room is now much more conducive for reading and conversation. The perfect lighting conditions, large plants and 9-foot ceilings make for a peaceful space. Smith wanted a large oil piece on the wall, but finding it was a challenge for the scale of the space. In the end, she found a beautiful original that she had framed. “We incorporated existing accessories with new,” Smith says. “Any space that a designer creates needs to be indicative of the client. The reality of interior design is that it has to be about the client, not the designer.”
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ST. LOUIS 7834 Oakwyck $429,000 Stunning 2-story open floor-plan! 4BR/2.5BA. KAREN BLEY 314-821-5885
KIRKWOOD 431 Longview $425,000 4BR/2BA, 1.5-story, 2,700 Sq Ft living space CAROLE BERNSEN 314-965-3030
GLENCOE 18185 Bent Ridge Drive $383,000 Spacious home w/private wooded lot MELLYSA HALTER 314-878-9820
OLIVETTE 1140 Collingwood Drive $349,999 New 1.5-story custom home Ladue schools STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000
BALLWIN 496 Brightspur Lane $329,500 Recent improvements, screened porch DON ENGELMEYER 314-878-9820
KIRKWOOD 1031 Claridge Place $318,900 Striking Home on 1/2-acre lot CAROLE BERNSEN 314-965-3030
UNIVERSITY CITY 7614 Delmar Boulevard $259,900 2-story U City renovated gem, 3BR STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000
Ask us about a Home Warranty 866-797-4788 *Source: The top ten St. Louis area companies as reported in the St. Louis Business Journals’ 2017 Book of Lists’ ranking of the Largest Residential Real Estate Companies. ©2017 NRT Missouri LLC. All Rights Reserved. ©2017 NRT Missouri LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Gundaker fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Gundaker are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Gundaker.
Congratulations to our 2016 Top Agents Coldwell Banker Gundaker Town & Country Office #1 Office in the #1 Company in the State of Missouri
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with so many chic designs and customizable options, homeowners are certain to find a fireplace that will be a warm and stylish addition to their home.
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Fireside
Warmth By Brittany Nay
LocaL home stores share what’s new for cozying up by the fire.
american Hearth Boulevard curved fireplace
Heatilator novus gas fireplace
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Empire Comfort Systems Loft Series multisided fireplace
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he chilly winter months are a good time to gather your loved ones around the hearth for evenings of comfort and warmth by the fire. And with today’s chic and customizable choices in attractive and functional fireplaces, families can heat any living area while adding a luxurious focal point to their home. Today’s homeowners have a wide range of artful to classic options, from contemporary linear electric units to traditional log fireplaces, says Rick Forshaw Jr., co-owner of Forshaw, a fifth-generation St. Louis family business founded in 1871 and located in Frontenac. Contemporary linear electric built-in or wall-mounted units feature modern, clean lines; adjustable flame heights and intensities; and even LED backlights in a variety of colors. Traditional log fireplaces contain brick or stone facings; doors, screens and tool sets in multiple metal finishes; and even a see-through option with dual glass sides that can be enjoyed from two rooms. Forshaw’s top-selling brands include Heatilator and Heat & Glo. “Both brands offer a range of products to fit any décor and budget,” Forshaw notes. “Each unit has many decorative screens or doors in multiple finishes that allow for customization to a specific color palette.” Whether you’re looking for warmth and ambiance in a small space or a large living area, traditional and contemporary styles are available in 28-inch to 72-inch units. Frank Schmer, owner of St. Louis Home Fires in Ballwin, agrees that today’s selection of fireplaces offers both aesthetically and functionally pleasing accents, from high-efficiency wood-burning hearths to contemporary electric units. As one of the store’s top choices, Empire Comfort Systems features an innovative new style of vent-free fireplace with a sleek linear design. “Folks want the efficiency of the fireplace and a contemporary design,” Schmer says, noting these fireplaces boast both of those merits. In fact, the units provide 99 percent efficiency for a 600-square-foot space, even during a power outage. There also are different design options for the electric flames, such as ribbon burners, which are available in a curved shape to add interest. When it comes to fireplace doors, screens and accessories – from pokers, brush sets and shovels to log lifters and log sets – contemporary styles are gaining popularity. “Fireplace doors are now available with clean lines and thin frames to fit contemporary applications,” Forshaw says. However, some traditional designs and colors also remain popular. “Oil-rubbed bronze continues to be the best-selling color,” he continues. “And brass has started to make a return, as we have been selling more antique brass accessories in the
Empire Comfort Systems Loft Series with accent pebbles
past 12 months.” Additionally, refractory and ceramic fiber log sets are a clean, realistic-looking alternative to real wood. Among the most notable new types of fireplaces and accessories, brands such as Stoll allow consumers to design their own door by choosing its finish, handle style and glass color. New options for door finishes include antique bronze, antique sand and antique white – chic alternatives to traditional brass and black doors – as well as tool sets in brushed copper, brushed chrome or stainless steel. “[Stoll fireplaces] are custom-made and take about a month to come in,” Schmer says, adding that customers are opting for less ornamentation in the fireplace door design, allowing for a larger glass viewing area. Austin Townsend, president at Victorian Sales, a Fenton-based store specializing in gas, wood and electric fireplaces, says stylish fireplaces include the traditional log-burning units with a wrought-iron door finish and the ultracontemporary linear electric unit with glass burners. New fireplace technology also has made today’s units safer and more distinctive. “LED lighting in a plethora of colors can be installed inside the firebox to illuminate it off-season, so even when you’re not burning it, there is still an effect in your fireplace,” Townsend says. To increase the safety of direct-vent gas fireplaces, all manufacturers have included new faceplate screens that will prevent people and pets from getting burned if touched, even while the unit’s operating. “You can touch the screens while the fireplace is burning, so it makes it safe for kids,” Townsend adds. For a fireplace that’s truly unique, Forshaw says Ironhaus and Portland Willamette offer distinct styles, such as craftsman, industrial and elegance designs. “In the Ironhaus catalog, the Elegance fireplace door is a stunning, decorative, heavy-iron design,” he explains, “whereas the Ovation from Portland Willamette offers traditional styling with endless customization options.” With so many chic designs and customizable options, homeowners are certain to find a fireplace that will be a warm and stylish addition to their home. Forshaw, 825 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac, 314-993-5570, forshaws.com St. Louis Home Fires, 15053 Manchester Road, Ballwin, 636-256-6564, stlouishomefires.com Victorian Sales, 1808 Larkin Williams Road, Fenton, 636-343-4747, victoriansales.com
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6 Ferrand Woods Lane By Amanda Dahl
ucked away on a private cul de sac in Ladue, this 2-story Colonial home draws you in with gorgeous hardscaping and landscaping. Step inside to explore its 4,500 square feet of living space, featuring updates throughout. The newer kitchen is an instant draw, with bar seating and a center island, plus an opening to the hearth room and breakfast area. Move outside to the California deck, which is elevated to appear almost like a treehouse. Entertain dinner guests inside the elegant dining room, featuring crown molding. The finished basement offers a rec room, room for an office or gym, and bountiful storage space. The backyard is a retreat with a stone patio and pathways, dreamy scenery and an outdoor fireplace by which to warm yourself on chilly nights. Situated in a prime location, this charming residence proves an oasis to which you can slip away when you crave privacy.
MARY ELLEN ERTLE 314-566-0111 (direct), 314-997-7600 (office), mertle@bhhsall.com, bhhsall.com For more than 35 years, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate (formerly Prudential Alliance, Realtors) has served the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The company operates seven branch locations with more than 400 agents in four major counties, making it one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the area. Berkshire Hathaway offers one-stop-shopping services, including corporate relocation, new-homes marketing, commercial sales, and mortgage, title and warranty products.
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HOME PHOTOS BY STEVEN B. SMITH
THIS 4-BEDROOM, 2 FULL-BATHROOM AND 2 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN LADUE IS LISTED FOR $899,000.
distinctive
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9625 Ladue Road
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ncover this breathtaking estate, surrounded by 8 acres of serene scenes and dubbed The Woodlands for its spectacular presence. Invite guests over for a unique farm-to-table dinner hosted inside your lighted greenhouse, with a dining area, plus herb and vegetable garden. Summertime soirees are best enjoyed at the pool house’s covered living area. Even traditional occasions, such as Thanksgiving, are perfectly suited for this home’s kitchen, which features two islands and state-of-the-art appliances. Everyone will kick off their shoes as they wander across the heated floors from the kitchen area to the adjoining hearth and family rooms. No matter the occasion, the finished lower level, with its wet bar and wine room, is sure to be a hot spot. The best part, though, comes when you claim the place for yourself. Wake up inside the picturesque master suite, with his-and-her baths and dressing rooms, and make the new day yours.
THIS 5-BEDROOM, 6 FULL-BATHROOM AND 3 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN LADUE IS LISTED FOR $7.9 MILLION. JOHN RYAN The Ryan Tradition, 314-941-0572 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), t heryantradition.net Coldwell Banker Gundaker, one of St. Louis’ leading residential real estate brokerage companies, offers
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19 offices with more than 1,300 sales associates serving metropolitan St. Louis and east-central Missouri. CBG was formed in 2001 with the merger of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (originally the Ira E. Berry Company, founded in 1939) and Gundaker Realtors (founded in 1968). The associates of The Ryan Tradition rank among the area’s most experienced retail professionals, with special expertise in the central corridor.
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List Well and Buy Smart... with experience, the best properties and a happy heart!
Showing 150 Dielman Road NOW Ladue | $759,000
SOLD FIRST DAY
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657 East Essex Avenue Kirkwood | $500,000
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8025 Maryland Avenue #15C | Clayton $3,495,000
1035 Price School Lane | Ladue $990,000
139 North Central #L | Clayton $625,000
Selection of 2016 Sold Properties:
4 Dromara Road | Ladue $1,950,000
8025 Maryland Avenue #13C | Clayton $1,375,000 (Represented the Buyer)
8 Sherwyn Lane | Creve Coeur $944,000 (Represented the Buyer)
13044 Wheatfield Farm | Town and Country $912,000 (Represented the Buyer)
44 Clermont Lane | Ladue $735,000
730 Harvest Lane | Olivette $619,000
7034 Maryland Avenue | University City $440,000
8027 Teasdale | University City $374,900 (Represented the Buyer and Seller with Amy Wellen)
12 Kingsbrook | Olivette $292,000
926 Glenmoor Lane | Glendale $275,900 (Represented the Buyer)
1620 Dawnbreak | St. Charles $210,000 (Represented the Buyer)
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Office: 314¡725.5100
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Women in Real Estate
Experience, dedication and a passion for real estate are what drives these agents – and why their clients benefit from their team. With a particular focus on the central corridor, Espenschied Hermann Group, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate, has used its talents to become a top agent group in today’s market. They are proud of the lifetime relationships they build with their clients, and their greatest compliment is a client referral. Call Espenschied Hermann Group at 314-872-6747, or visit them online at espenschiedhermanngroup.com.
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Photos by Mindy Miles Photography
Check out a selection of properties represented by Espenschied Hermann Group of Berkshire Hathaway Alliance Real Estate in 2016. If you are considering a move in 2017, contact us to discuss your personalized marketing plan.
11243 Hunters Pond creve coeur
13278 tall Pine court town and country
5 algonquin estates glendale
Ann Espenschied, Paula Andrew, Wendy Hermann
5232 wasHington Place central west end
33 yorksHire Brentwood
Under contract
Represented the buyer
SOLD
SOLD
Represented the buyer
7 devon road glendale
255 Jefferson road weBster
1253 glenvista Place glendale
6611 PersHing university city
6 willow oak glendale
SOLD
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SOLD
8077 Maryland Ave., Clayton, 314-872-6747, espenschiedhermanngroup.com
41 Woodcrest Dr., Ladue
Luxurious 5 bedroom home on .96 acre private and level lot. Grand entry with fireplace welcomes you and your guests! Main floor living areas flow seamlessly to the outdoor oasis of your dreams which includes pool, hot tub, outdoor living room with TV and fireplace! Main floor Master suite features fireplace, study, his and hers closets, outdoor shower and phenomenal master bath. Expansive second floor has family room, second laundry room and 4 additional bedrooms all with en suite baths! $2,125,000
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Satisfaction Guaranteed! 4909 Laclede Avenue Unit 1701 | CWE Striking 17th floor open floor plan two bedroom condominium in the luxury Park East Tower offering full amenities and amazing views of Forest Park.
Offered at $575,000
SteveandCarolyn.com Steve Breihan 314|753-1899 Carolyn Malecek 314|956-9405
8077 Maryland Avenue Clayton MO. 63105 314 | 872– 6606
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Love Where You Live! 5 Wendover Drive | Ladue
Ladue charmer nestled perfectly in the end cul-de-sac of Wendover Lane! Sitting on almost an acre, this home boasts en suite updated bathrooms for every bedroom and a bonus playroom on the second floor! You will love the first-floor XL mud room/laundry room just off the attached garage, hardwood floors, master suite with private office, finished basement and large windows throughout. Prepare to fall in love! $835,000
The Lizzy Dooley Group
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women
IN REAL ESTATE
By Amanda Dahl
LYNN ANDEL
GINA BUNDY
KIM CARNEY
LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE
GLADYS MANION REAL ESTATE
COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER GROUP
314-609-0139 (direct), 314-569-1177 (office), lauramccarthy.com
314-267-6262, ginab@gladysmanion.com
314-422-7449, cbphomes.com
Gina Bundy has made an impression within
Consistently listed in the top 1 percent
From earning a bachelor’s in photography
a short amount of time. She has ranked as
of agents in the state, Kim Carney once
to working as a new business developer
one of the highest-selling agents in the St.
again has been named Coldwell Banker
for a prominent design firm to partnering
Louis Business Journal’s Book of Lists. Bundy
Premier Group’s No. 1 agent. As a cancer
with an independent record label and
also has achieved more than $100 million
survivor, Carney stays involved in the St.
recording studio to starting her own design
in lifetime sales and was named Gladys
Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness group and
agency, Lynn Andel has returned to St. Louis
Manion’s “Top Agent” in 2014 and 2015.
continues to donate 10 percent of all sales
armed with an extraordinary skill set most
to Siteman Cancer Center.
beneficial to her clients.
THE LIZZY DOOLEY GROUP
JIGGS DUNN & CHRISTINE COOL
MARIA ELIAS
LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE
COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER
314-680-1426 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com The Lizzy Dooley Group is excited to grow by welcoming agent Kathy Grearson. As a top team in the central corridor, the team has enjoyed working with all of its 2016 buyers and sellers. They look forward to another fantastic year of helping you find your dream home, so you can “#LoveWhereYouLive.”
314-503-7999 (Dunn), 314-614-5822 (Cool), jiggsdunn.com Jiggs Dunn and Christine Cool started a new era in real estate when they formed their dynamic partnership. Dunn and Cool work closely with clients, providing a personal boutique service, which is hard to find in the marketplace today. The best compliment they can ever receive is to hear a client feels like their only client.
314-971-4346 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), cbgundaker.com People rave about Maria Elias’ matchmaking skills between clients and homes. Born and raised in St. Louis, the certified relocation specialist brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. She consistently ranks in the top 1 percent of local Realtors and in the top 1 percent of Coldwell Banker agents nationwide.
ANN ESPENSCHIED, WENDY HERMANN & PAULA ANDREW ESPENSCHIED HERMANN GROUP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE 314-691-0777 (Espenschied), 314-374-8665 (Hermann), 314-378-4822 (Andrew), espenschiedhermanngroup.com Experience, dedication and a passion for real estate drive Espenschied Hermann Group. Focusing on the central corridor, they have become a top agent group in the market. Espenschied Hermann Group is proud of the lifetime relationships it has built with clients and believes the greatest compliment the
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team can receive is a client referral.
MARY GENTSCH
AMY GOFFSTEIN
COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE
9651 Clayton Road, 314-323-3621 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), mary.gentsch@cbgundaker.com As an RN for 17 years, Mary Gentsch always had a love for helping people. Her fascination with viewing homes brought her to real estate. Now, she’s thrilled to help people find their dream homes. In addition, she serves on the Children’s Hospital Friends Executive Board and the Epworth Friends Board.
314-712-0599, a mygoffstein.com The difference between a good real estate agent and a great one is their ability to face a challenge head-on. Top agents do their research to ensure a property is correctly priced. They spend the time and money to market it properly – and know how to solve problems when they arise.
ANDREA GORRIS & DIANE GORRIS
MARY LEWIS
THE GORRIS GIRLS BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE
234 W. Jefferson Ave., 314-409-2042, mary.lewis.stl@gmail.com, lewisbuilthomes.com
314-997-7600, t hegorrisgirls.com
“I’m proud to work with Lewis Homes,
The Gorris Girls bring two-plus decades of
a family-run, custom homebuilder in
real estate experience, plus the perspective, knowledge and talents of two generations to every project. Diane holds numerous real estate designations, while Andrea provides social media savviness. Depend on The Gorris Girls to be honest, candid,
MARY LEWIS REALTY
Kirkwood,” Mary Lewis says. “With my son, Mike, I provide homebuyers a truly magnificent building experience. Working closely with homebuyers, our goal is to build a one-of-a-kind home. The result? Families absolutely love their new Lewis Home!”
patient and trustworthy. Expect the best. Receive the best.
TERRI WOLFNER
CAROLYN MALECEK
SABRINA ROBB
MEGAN SCHNOEBELEN ROWE
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE
ROBB PARTNERS KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE
JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE
314-378-4077 (direct), 314-569-1177 (office), lauramccarthy.com
314-440-3737, janetmcafee.com/terriwolfner
314-956-9405 (direct), 314-872-6606 (office), carolyn@steveandcarolyn.com Carolyn Malecek and her business partner, Steve Breihan, have successfully closed $390-plus million in residential sales. This achievement is the result of 24-plus years of creative marketing, negotiating and problem-solving abilities, consistent hard work and customer service second to none. Their 2016 original list-to-sale-price ratio was
10936 Manchester Road, 314-677-6490, robbpartners.com Demonstrating an expertise in luxury homes within the central corridor, Sabrina Robb has established herself as one of the area’s go-to Realtors. Assisting 43 families in 2016, she promotes St. Louis as one of the nation’s leading cities and remains committed to building upon her family’s long tradition of real estate in the area.
For Megan Schnoebelen Rowe, there’s never a dull moment! Her bright disposition and relationship with mom and mentor Joan Schnoebelen, whom she considers a “superstar,” has led to a stunning career spanning decades. A born networker, Rowe blends her friendly nature and helpful spirit to drive her multimillion-dollar success.
Terri Wolfner, an agent with Janet McAfee since 1989, has expertise that goes beyond her lifetime sales. A descendent of famed cowboy “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Wolfner supports a charity near and dear to her heart: The BackStoppers. “More than ever, we all need to support our public servants who protect us,” she says.
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By Kaitlynn Martin Inspired to create great beauty products and give back to the St. Louis community, Latoya Thompson founded her beauty company, Heritage1933. Several things sparked Thompson’s passion for the business, including The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work by Jon Gordon and rereading her college thesis about social stigmas of women and children. Heritage1933’s name pays homage to her grandmother, who was born in 1933. Learning from the past and being active in the present, Thompson set out to make a positive impact in the city’s beauty and shelter communities, where she celebrates the importance of natural beauty. Tell us about Heritage1933. Heritage1933 is a beauty company that challenges the narrow perceptions of beauty while investing in the lives of others. As a social enterprise business, our mission is not only to celebrate natural beauty, but also serve women and children. Every quarter, we do what we call a shelter drop and donate hair care products to women and children living in local shelters. Tell us about the products available through Heritage1933. Where are they sold? A variety of our products are currently available at two local retailers, The Spotted Pig, 9218 Clayton Road, and Blissoma Botanical Beauty, 2730 LaSalle St. I’m so proud to partner with local St. Louis retailers and to be a local St. Louis brand. We carry two product lines: hair and beauty. All of our products are sold online. Our hair line includes natural hair extensions and clip-ins. The beauty line includes hair and body care products, like our Ms. Know It All: Whipped Hair & Body Moisturizing Butter, and our But First, Coffee: Exfoliating Coffee Scrub. One of my favorite things about our products is that they are multipurpose. For example, you can use our Ms. Know It All whipped butter in your hair and on your body. How did you learn to make the products? I learned out of necessity. Initially, my plan was to partner with major hair care companies in order to receive the donations necessary for the shelter drops. After sending hundreds of emails, no one came onboard. So I started creating my own products, determined to keep the movement going. I looked at a few DIY videos and researched natural and homemade products. From there, I continued to mix and test out various formulas. The products that made the cut are the cream of the crop. I’m passionate about putting out the best product, meaning there’s always room for refinement. What inspired your mission to help women and children in need through your company? There is no perfect life story. We’ve all experienced
some sort of hardship or trauma in our lives, which helps shape us. Growing up, my other mother struggled with drug and domestic abuse. When I was younger, we lived in a shelter for women who experienced domestic abuse. Having lived on that side is what inspired the giving model of Heritage1933. After visiting various shelter websites’ wish lists, I noticed a consistent need for African-American hair care products. How many products have you donated to shelters so far? So far, 151 hair care products have been donated. For 2017, I’m hoping that number triples. Do you have any new products on the horizon? Yes, I am currently working on a cleanser, spritzer and bath bombs.
What do you hope customers take away with them after using Heritage1933 products? I hope customers take away these three things: they absolutely love their products as much as we do, they are socially aware of the collective impact they’ve had on someone else’s life, and they feel beautiful. Why do you think natural beauty should be celebrated? Natural beauty should be celebrated because it is who we are. We all are beautiful beings – just not all of us get highlighted or glorified for it. When I say not all of us, I’m referring particularly to African-American women. Have you ever Googled the word beauty? When you Google the word beauty and look at the images, it’s a majority of Caucasian, thin women. Beauty has more than one face. When we celebrate natural beauty, we see that. What are your goals for the future? Long term, I want Heritage1933 to have a strong retail presence so that our products are easily accessible to our customers. I would also like to host various pop-up events that incorporate wellness and beauty. How can others get involved with this movement? People can join the movement by donating ethnic hair care products to us for our shelter drops. Making a purchase directly from Heritage1933’s website goes toward our quarterly hair goals that help us determine how many shelter drops we can do. And finally, sharing. Simply sharing our story with someone else to get the word out about us and our mission.
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ynnae Tanner Ruff glides around the island in the kitchen of her Webster Groves century home, effortlessly navigating to the table while balancing homemade pastries, a delicately painted teacup from her eclectic collection and a piping-hot glass teapot of fragrant Earl Grey. Any time is tea o’clock in the home she playfully calls Chez Lynnae, and tea service is certainly a central facet of Tanner Ruff’s company, Lady Grey Beads. Tanner Ruff developed her style persona as a young girl growing up in Belize, drawn to the old Hollywood glamour in classic black-and-white flicks of the 1940s and ’50s. Lady Grey Beads handmade jewelry, reflective of Tanner Ruff’s personality, makes distinctly elegant and graceful statement pieces for special occasions – or accessories to subtly elevate your everyday existence, which is how Tanner Ruff tends to put them to use. “I couldn’t be bohemian if I tried,” she says wryly. Her passion for beadwork took shape long before she ever tried her hand at stringing and crimping – as a child in Belize, Tanner Ruff used outdoor playtime with her four siblings as an opportunity to
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forage for pretty rocks. Fast-forward a couple of decades to a vacation stop at a huge outdoor flea market in Germany, where Tanner Ruff found herself mesmerized again by glass beads. “I was walking by one day, and there was this huge table full of tiny bags of Czech beads,” she says. “I didn’t make it to any of the other vendors – I spent hours sitting there, looking through the beads. A couple times, the guy even let me watch his table while he went to walk around or grab coffee. I sold a couple bags for him while he was gone.” She bought bags of beads for herself, and her artistically inclined sister showed her some simple stringing techniques to make a necklace. She came back to her home, which was then with her husband, Mark, in the De Mun neighborhood, with her collection of beautiful Czech beads in tow and her creative interests piqued. Tanner Ruff introduced her newfound craft to Tea Ladies’ Society, a once-a-month social gathering she organized in her home with her tightknit circle of friends. Tanner Ruff had gotten pregnant and stopped working, and the Tea Ladies’ teatime became working hangouts, as her friends, who themselves had experience making jewelry, helped her develop some of the more intricate skills needed to create quality pieces. She crafted for fun, making a couple of pieces for friends here and there. Soon, however, her friends from church recognized her ability to create truly eye-catching designs and gave her a bit of seed money – a $100 gift card to Maplewood’s Lady Bug Beads. “[One] told me, ‘Here, you can make some pieces, and I’ll take them to work because people are asking me where I’m getting my jewelry,’” Tanner Ruff says. The rest, as they say, is history. Tanner Ruff segued her tea parties into trunk shows, which have grown into larger-scale, twicea-year events hosted in Tanner Ruff’s home – “where good company, fine teas and exquisite jewelry come together in the best of all my worlds,” she describes. Tanner Ruff also hosts private, in-home trunk shows and tea parties for customers, which can be scheduled by contacting her directly at ladygreybeads@gmail.com. “I put as much effort into my tea as I do my jewelry,” she says, laughing. Tanner Ruff uses two main techniques to create her products – stringing and bead-weaving. “Stringing is fast and mostly easy,” Tanner Ruff says. “Anyone can string if [he or she] can see the tiny holes, but I believe what sets each jewelry-maker apart is the combinations that [he or she] puts on the string. I work mostly with large, natural, semiprecious stones; freshwater pearls; Swarovski crystals; and Czech glass.” Bead-weaving is Tanner Ruff’s newest endeavor: an intricate, time-intensive process that involves weaving seed beads, tiny round beads most commonly seen in intricate beaded jewelry designs, or square glass beads with a needle and thread. “It is a very repetitive process, and one has to concentrate on sequencing, size and space of beads,” Tanner Ruff says. “I like that I can create dimension, texture and many shades of color with bead-weaving.” An average cuff or bracelet takes about six to eight hours to weave, compared to the two hours or less it takes to string a necklace. Always eager to learn new methods of making, Tanner Ruff also has started bead embroidery, stitching beads directly onto fabric to make pieces of jewelry, using quality shibori silk as her fabric medium. Tanner Ruff’s latest masterpiece, her Lioness in Winter necklace – made with 24-karat gold-plated and nickel-plated seed beads and 24-karat gold-lined crystals, interwoven with hundreds of clear, sparkling crystals – took about 30 hours of individually stitched bead-weaving work. Tanner Ruff also has forayed into wire-wrapping for a custom piece that featured several hundred Swarovski crystals wire-wrapped on a chain, which was an eight-hour job. “I tend to like big statement pieces you can see from 5 miles away,” she says. Prices average around $85, ranging from $25 earrings to $400 chunky necklaces. In addition to her Etsy shop, Lady Grey Beads products are available at The Woman’s Exchange in Ladue, Mindscape Gallery in Chesterfield and Joys Collective in old St. Charles. Beyond the in-home tea parties, Tanner Ruff also travels to maker fairs and various craft events statewide and was selected as a vendor in last year’s Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden. In the fall of 2015, she launched her first Lady Grey Holiday Boutique at Christ Lutheran Church in Webster Groves, inviting more than a dozen local nonprofits and fair-trade artists, with a raffle and bake sale that raises money for Heifer International’s women’s empowerment movement and Lutheran World Relief. This past year, the Lady Grey Holiday Boutique raised $1,030 for the two charities. And at this year’s Golden Globes Awards, 100 Lady Grey Beads gift certificates were included in the event swag bags. “I’ve been making jewelry for eight years, and I’ve definitely had people who have been with me from the very beginning,” Tanner Ruff says. “I want women to feel like a queen – you can be out gardening, doing the dishes, doing whatever – at least feel like a queen doing it.” Lady Grey Beads, etsy.com/shop/ladygreybeads
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discourages economic growth and lacks revenue potential to meet future needs. Under the current code, only individuals with plenty of disposable income can take advantage of exemptions and loopholes. For example, only those who can afford to buy homes qualify for generous mortgage interest deductions – and the bigger and more expensive the home, the bigger the deduction. The middle class should feel the most outrage (a) at being stuck at higher tax levels without the assets to take advantage of many tax breaks and (b) at bearing the brunt of higher rates and of secondary taxes on savings, dividends and capital gains. A simple flat tax system would impose a single rate on businesses and individuals, with no deductions or credits. To generate the equivalent current government revenue, the rate would be roughly 22 percent. The tax form, astonishingly, would be postcardsized. On the first line, taxpayers would state their wages, salaries or pension/retirement amounts. The second line would involve the standard deduction, which would be subtracted from the stated income on the first line. The third line would reflect the taxable income to be taxed at a flat rate. The flat tax would not tax interest and dividend income. A flat tax system would render thousands of pages
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n January, high school students being considered for merit scholarships begin preparing for interviews. The scholarships typically range from $1,000 to “full rides,” potentially earning all four years of tuition. The interviews as such may involve just one interview or an entire weekend of events on campus, including evaluation in a class, in a dormitory and at a formal dinner, in addition to interviews. Potential scholarship winners will make multiple impressions not only by what they say but also by how they act and look. Thus, proper knowledge of etiquette and a wellgroomed appearance count. When seated next to the chair of the English department at a formal dinner, for instance, you don’t want to accidentally grasp the wrong water glass (yours is on your right), pass the rolls the wrong way (pass them to the left) or use the wrong fork for the first course (start with the one farthest from you and work your way in as dinner progresses). Regarding dress, I can’t count the number of times I have advised young ladies, “Nothing too tight or too short.” Remember, you will be sitting in that attire in front of, potentially, a panel of interviewers. Too much leg can be distracting to them and to
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Potential scholarship winners will make multiple impressions not only by what they say but also by how they act and look. you. Constantly tugging at your hem shows lack of preparation and poise. For young men, all shirts should be collared, and pants should be worn. If you don’t have a collared shirt, now is the time to purchase two long-sleeved, opaque dress shirts in either white or blue. This is also a good time to buy a navy sport coat and two conservative ties. Why two? Because a backup for spills is always good. A friendly tip: no animals or golf clubs on ties, please! Such patterns can connote frivolity. Stick with stripes. Also, avoid the college’s colors and those of its biggest rival; the former is pandering – the latter, just stupid. And make sure your socks are long enough to cover exposed skin if you cross your legs. Otherwise, make sure your hands appear clean. Ladies, this means no chipped nail polish; your fingers
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By Robyn Dexter
Monty Python co-founder John Cleese catches up with LN before his appearance at Powell Hall this week.
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his past Tue., Jan. 24, the man who established The Ministry of Silly Walks took the stage at Powell Hall as part of the St. Louis Speaker Series presented by Maryville University. John Cleese is best known for his work with the legendary Monty Python comedy troupe – including fan-favorite films Monty Python’s Life of Brian and Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life – as well as BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda, a film he co-wrote and starred in alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Kline. In late 2014, he released his best-selling memoir, So, Anyway..., which details his early life and how he first broke into the world of comedy. Cleese is currently on an American tour in support of the book, including speaking engagements like the one at Powell Hall, as well as making appearances at screenings of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. LN had a chance to catch up with Cleese just before his appearance at Powell Hall to learn about his memoir, how he’s seen comedy evolve in the past five decades and what he has planned for 2017 and beyond.
What has your U.S. tour been like so far?
It’s been quite hard work, but very enjoyable. The shows themselves have been terrific, with wonderful audiences. They’re great, particularly the Holy Grail audiences. When I walk out, there’s a great deal of warmth and affection. They have my sense of humor. A couple of days ago, we traveled for seven hours and then did a show at the end of it. If you do a couple of those in a row, it’s very tiring. We’re doing Worcester, Mass., tonight [Fri., Jan. 20], which will be the eighth show in eight days, and then we fly to Chicago for a day off, which feels like a week off!
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What was your writing process like for So, Anyway...?
It was extraordinarily enjoyable, and I didn’t know whether it was going to be or not. I know one famous British film star who started writing his autobiography and found it was so emotionally painful to go through and relive some things that he stopped writing. I had the opposite response, probably because I’ve had so much therapy over the years, so I feel like I’ve worked through most of those things. When I was able to look back on those moments when I’d been very upset, I remember how I felt at the time, but I was no longer influenced by it emotionally and was able to watch it from sort of a distance.
Are you planning on writing more in the future?
Yes, I’m going to write another [book] … when I get some time!
What’s your favorite thing about Americans and being in America?
I think the friendliness is my favorite thing about Americans. The people in hotels are always so friendly and want to do their best. I also think [there are] some really good newspapers here, and we don’t have that in England. I love reading The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe.
Do you think American attitudes toward British comedy have changed in the past few decades?
I don’t think so, no. So far as British comedy films are concerned, it’s pretty rare to get a breakthrough. But I think so far as television is concerned, a lot of Americans, particularly the older ones, would say
they’d rather watch old English comedy than old American comedy. I think we’ve always liked each other’s comedy.
Do you think Monty Python and the Holy Grail would be popular if it were released today?
Yes, I do. I don’t see any reason why it shouldn’t be. I think we’d have much more trouble with Life of Brian [if it were released today], but it’s hard to tell. There were protests in New York when we showed Life of Brian in 1979. People were carrying placards saying, “Monty Python is the agent of the devil.” In fact, they did our publicity for us. They made us news every day for a week!
What are you most proud of in your career?
I think Fawlty Towers, A Fish Called Wanda and Monty Python’s Life of Brian were all very good. I think my autobiography is very good, too. What’s interesting is, it’s now out on audiobook. People hear me reading it, and they find it far funnier than they did when they read it to themselves.
What’s next after the tour?
[My] next is a hip-replacement operation. I’m going to have [the operation] in Los Angeles because I can’t face the gloom in London – I should be able to recover in the sun. Another six weeks after that, I’ll be leaping around again doing more speeches, including one in Anchorage. Then I’ll be doing a TV series for the BBC – as an actor, not writing. It’s a character that’s completely different from Basil Fawlty … a very old man. I’m 77 years old, and I’ll be playing at least that. Life is very pleasant.
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sleek-looking place intimate enough to have happy hour and evening drinks at.” The chic lounge occupies the posterior portion of the 5,200-square-foot space, filled with cushy seats, shades of maroon and flowing draperies. Barakat describes the vibe as cozy, with a contemporary Moroccan feel. The total occupancy includes somewhere around 100 seats, with tables and booths available in a separate, teal-tinged dining area. In the kitchen, chef Terrell Henderson whips up scratch-cooked fusion food with heavy Mediterranean influences. Henderson’s lengthy culinary résumé includes stints at Moonrise Hotel, The Gatesworth and Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. “I’ve been cooking for 19 years and never did anything
else,” Henderson says. “A lot of inspiration comes from my culture and my grandmother. With fusion cuisine, I try to incorporate what everyone likes into my plates.” “You’ll find modernized versions of things I grew up with,” says Barakat, who, like Salameh, is of Palestinian descent. “A lot of people are familiar with some of these dishes, but they’re presented on different platforms. We pick and pull from a lot of different regions to keep things interesting.” For instance, gyro meat – composed of ground, seasoned lamb and beef – is featured as a slider appetizer with tomatoes and homemade tzatziki sauce. Another specialty, yellow lemon chicken, features marinated chicken, charcoal-grilled and served with rice, tabouleh and a vegetable medley.
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new hub for hookah adventuring and Mediterranean fusion cuisine recently opened in the Grove neighborhood: ShiSha Restaurant & Lounge. The concept – which had its soft opening in November, filling the space previously occupied by SoHo – comes from co-owners and cousins Ricky Barakat and Ahmad Salameh. The first-time restaurateurs are entrepreneurs with backgrounds in the furniture and petroleum industries, respectively. “This is our first take on a lounge,” Barakat says. “We put together something we felt was a missing link between places we frequent. We started wishing this type of comfort or service was out there. You can have affordable fine dining here in a nice, plush and
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&An American A Showin Paris
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By Mark Bretz
“You have to marinate everything just right to get that authentic taste,” Barakat says. “Falafel is also cooked to order. Everything is fresh and we have authentic overseas-imported spices.” Other highlights include hand-cut fries tossed in house seasoning and pizzas with topping options including shawarma. A late-night menu features chicken wings and more – “traditional bar food with a fresh Midwestern chef’s take,” says Henderson. The full bar features 15 wines, a variety of liqueurs and signature cocktails such as a shareable fish bowl filled with Malibu run, pineapple vodka, blue curaçao, papaya and orange. And the hookahs previously mentioned? Well, more than 30 different flavors are available, presented in bowls made of fresh fruit. As a result, given all these options, ShiSha makes the perfect spot for catching dinner before seeing An American in Paris at The Fabulous Fox Theatre.
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ShiSha Restaurant & Lounge, 4229 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314-802-8550
Story: World War II has ended, but American GI Jerry Mulligan isn’t returning from the European theater. Instead, he’s decided to remain in Paris to pursue his career as an artist. Fellow soldier Adam Hochberg also is staying in Paris, where the musical composer hopes to strike a triumphant chord in his own life. They form a Three Musketeers camaraderie with their French pal Henri, who yearns for a career as a singer, despite heavy pressure from his parents to work in the family’s lucrative textiles business. Henri has another secret as well: He’s deeply in love with a young ballerina named Lise Dassin, whose Jewish family was protected by Henri’s parents from the Nazis during the occupation of France. Jerry is befriended by a wealthy American patroness named Milo Davenport, who wants to sponsor his work and pursue a more personal relationship with the young painter. For his part, though, Jerry finds himself smitten by Lise, unbeknown to Henri. To further complicate things, Adam also is drawn to the talented dancer. It’s one for all, all for one and every man for himself in pursuit of amour in the City of Lights. Who will win and who will lose? Highlights: The musical An American in Paris swept up four Tony Awards for its 2015 incarnation. This first national touring version shows exactly why: An American in Paris is an effervescent, ever-moving, constantly changing theatrical treat that whisks an audience away for an entertaining adventure that remains charming and radiant throughout. Other Info: Author Craig Lucas penned the book for this two-act, 2½-hour musical inspired by the 1951 Academy Award-winning film which starred Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron and which featured Kelly’s dazzling dance moves and sizzling choreography. Both the theatrical and cinematic productions feature the tunes of composer George Gershwin and his lyricist brother, Ira, and each contains a lengthy ballet sequence built around Gershwin’s 1928 composition, also known as “An American in Paris.” The theatrical production opened in Paris in December 2014, then began its Broadway run in 2015, closing late last year after more than 600 performances. This first national tour is being presented at The Fabulous Fox Theatre by Dance St. Louis and Saint Louis Ballet. Garen Scribner and Sara Esty star in the roles of Jerry and Lise, reprising their efforts on Broadway. Scribner is a triple threat, dancing seemingly effortlessly to director Christopher Wheeldon’s fluid choreography, singing with a sure, steady voice many of the classic Gershwin songs and turning in a convincing performance as the American searching for artistic identity in postwar Paris. (Ryan Steele will play Jerry at matinees on Jan. 26 and 28.) Esty (whose twin sister, Leigh-Ann Esty, will assume Lise’s role in the Jan. 26 evening performance)
demonstrates accomplished terpsichorean skills as the quiet but confident ballerina. Her character is committed to marrying Henri out of obligation, but Lise knows she’s in love with Jerry instead. Esty’s dancing is accentuated in many of the show’s choreographic highlights. Etai Benson nails the role of the acerbic pianist Adam, giving a nod to Oscar Levant’s portrayal in the movie. His part involves one of several plot changes written by Lucas for the theatrical version: Adam is obviously Jewish (as is Lise), and unlike in the cinematic version, he makes a direct, albeit clumsy, romantic overture to the ballerina of his dreams. Nick Spangler sparkles in the role of the handsome Henri, who longs for a career in musical theater that runs counter to the plans of his stiff, formal parents. There’s also a thread referencing Henri’s latent homosexuality, another departure from the film that’s used here for comic banter between the three pals. Emily Ferranti plays Milo with a softer touch than the worldlier, cynical approach by Nina Foch in the film, while Lucas also adds speaking lines for Henri’s parents, Madame and Monsieur Baurel, played winningly here by Gayton Scott and Don Noble, respectively. The technical genius of the presentation cannot be understated. This show flows effervescently from one number to another, as the scene changes themselves are undertaken magically with the ingenious assistance of the projections incorporated by set/costume designer Bob Crowley and projection designer 59 Productions. In fact, you won’t find a better example of how projection designs have become increasingly sophisticated in their contribution to work onstage than this high-spirited, high-kicking and excellent rendition of An American in Paris.
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Group: Touring Company Venue: The Fabulous Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Dates: Through Jan. 29 Tickets: From $25 to $95; contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Rating: A 5 on a scale of 1-to-5 LadueNews.com | January 27, 2017 75
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but Australia still makes great wine. However, you may have to pay more that $5 a bottle. Some of the more famous wineries of Barossa Valley, in South Australia northeast of Adelaide, include Penfolds, Peter Lehmann, Orlando Wines, Wolf Blass and Yalumba. The Glaetzer family has been making wine in Barossa Valley since 1888. That valley is famous for big reds, mostly shiraz (a.k.a. syrah) and cabernet sauvignon, with rich chocolate and spicy notes. Many vineyards are several decades old, with some more than 100 years old. Ben Glaetzer, the son of vineyard founder Colin Glaetzer, carries on the family business. (Wallace, incidentally, is the Scottish ancestral name of Ben’s wife, Judith – hence the Celtic cross on the featured wine’s label.) The fruit for Wallace comes from a small subregion of northern Barossa Valley called Ebenezer, many of whose
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vines are 80 to 130 years old. The 2013 vintage numbered among the driest, and frost in the spring killed a significant number of buds, reducing crops. A warm, dry summer followed, causing an earlier ripening of fruit – a month earlier than normal, in fact. This led to intensified fruit flavors and structure. Old-vine Grenache from the valley exhibits great liveliness and structure and does not benefit from oak aging. Shiraz, however, thirsts for oak, and the blending of these two champions results in a lively, balanced wine. Food Pairings: This vintage should pair quite well with barbecue, lamb, grilled meats (especially duck and tuna), mushrooms, hard aged cheeses, sausage and roasted venison.
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Around Town
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Sat., Jan. 28
The Magic House, a nonprofit participatory museum, will celebrate THE YEAR OF THE ROOSTER. This Chinese New Year’s festival will include Chinese face painting, arts and crafts, and a lion dance performance by the St. Louis Chinese School. $11. magichouse.org.
Sat., Jan. 28, and Sun., Jan. 29
The seventh annual FREEZE-QUE will take place at Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen in Webster Groves. Freeze-Que will kick off the 2017 ’cue season, where teams from across the country compete for $4,500 in payouts from the St. Louis BBQ Society. The event supports local charities, with this year’s ticket purchases benefiting Carney’s Kids Foundation. Tickets range from $5 to $20. 8 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday. hwy61roadhouse.com.
Sat., Jan. 28
Starting this Saturday and continuing on the Saturdays of Feb. 4, 18 and 25 is the BIG EYES, BIG MINDS – INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL. The Saint Louis Zoo will host the morning showings of award-winning films created for kids, about kids and even by kids. The films – aimed at children 2 to 18 years old – come from around the world. $10. Children under 2 are free. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. showings. stlzoo.org/filmfest.
Mon., Jan. 30
The Washington University Department of Music will host an OPEN REHEARSAL with composer Joan Tower and members of the St. Louis Symphony. This interactive rehearsal takes place onstage in the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall. 2:30 p.m. music.wustl.edu.
Sat., Jan. 28, and Sun., Jan. 29
The Missouri Botanical Garden will host HOT! HOT! HOT! This event for children 3 to 8, along with their families, will have games, crafts, live steel-drum music, a sandbox and face painting. The fun will take place in the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. missouribotanicalgarden.org.
Wed., Feb. 1
Nicole Gilbert of the pre-Prohibition whiskey brand J. Rieger & Co. will help host WOMEN WHO WHISKEY at Gamlin Whiskey House. Guests will taste a variety of whiskey in J. Rieger & Co.’s portfolio. Dinner and whiskey pairings are included with ticket purchase. $65. gamlinwhiskeyhouse.com.
Wed., Feb. 1, through Fri., March 31
The first day of February will kick off the MORPHO MARDI GRAS event in the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House at Missouri Botanical Garden. Visitors will experience a sea of blue morpho butterflies, along with other bugs and creatures. Crafts, such as masquerade mask making, also will be featured. The event is included with Butterfly House admission. missouribotanicalgarden.org.
Mon., Jan. 30
Left Bank Books presents AARON COLEMAN as he discusses and signs his book, St. Trigger. Coleman is a Fulbright Scholar and Cave Canem Fellow from Detroit. Recently, he has taught poetry writing at Washington University in St. Louis, where he’s a Ph.D. student in the comparative-lit program. St. Trigger uses poetry to look at the “conflicted masculinities in the fistheavy spaces around Black America.” The event is free to the public, but proof of a book purchase from Left Bank is required for the signing. 7 p.m. left-bank.com.
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Thu., Feb. 2
JENNIFER TAPPENDEN reads from and signs her new chapbook, Independent City, at Left Bank Books. Tappenden is a poet, editor and University of Missouri-St. Louis aluma. She also served as her alma mater’s first poet laureate, and her poems have appeared in various publications. The poems in the chapbook focus on a specific place or object, creating what the 2016 Wells College Press Chapbook Contest calls a “wonderful, powerful collection.” The event is free, but proof of book purchase from Left Bank is required to enter the signing line. 7 p.m. left-bank.com.
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a quartet of artists: Jill Downen’s “Cornerstone,” Damon Freed’s “Landscapes,” Sarah Harford’s “Swing” once more and Leslie Laskey’s “Duets.” The facility also will host a gallery talk with the artists at 4 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 11. Art aficionados should note that this second group of exhibitions will run only roughly another month, before closing on Feb. 18.
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An engineering survey had revealed major damage to the back of the structure, David recalls, “and therefore, the building needed to be condemned. And I had x days to move everything out for safekeeping. And keep in mind, I was going to have this current show that you see here, that was supposed to be there.” David gestures toward the six exhibitions then constituting the opening of his gallery’s 11th season: Sarah Harford’s “Swing,” Kahlil Irving’s “Undocumented,” Michael Jantzen’s “Deconstructing My Chairs,” Chris Kahler’s “Metaphemeral,” Van McElwee’s “Travel Dreams” and Ann Wimsatt’s “Not a Passive Journey.” With almost hilarious understatement, he nowadays characterizes the gallery’s exodus from St. Louis to Clayton as “very stressful” and “difficult,” before continuing regarding the damage and the condemnation, “I was very upset, but not with anybody, just about being informed of this. “I had to pick myself up and say, ‘OK, we need to pack everything.’ And I had hundreds of [pieces of] art.” At the same time, David relates, he scrambled to find a new location for the gallery. “I mean, I could not be out of business for too long,” David says. “And also, I had made a commitment with all these artists for the season. I had planned the whole season. So I had to push everybody by three months, all the way to June 2017.” Always, by reputation, a champion of artists young and old with widely divergent visions and interests, he momentarily digresses about their initial reaction, collectively, to the Washington Blvd. location’s condemnation. “At first, of course, they got worried for the gallery,” David says. “It’s hard to survive something like that. And running a gallery in St. Louis is a financial difficulty. It’s not that easy to run a gallery here … It created more challenges for me, a bigger financial burden for the gallery. “And so, of course, the artists were worried about that, the fact that I had to postpone exhibitions, and where are they going to show next and so on. But I had meetings with them, and I kept them very abreast of what was going on. And very, very fast, they realized that I was not going to quit, and I was going to get back on my feet and find a space and reopen the gallery and continue with the program.” He then details the search for the gallery’s new location. “Originally, I really looked for a place in Grand Center, because I love Grand Center,” David says. “I wanted to stay in Grand Center. But it turned out there was nothing available, unfortunately. So I had to move. It was very sad for me because I was there for 11 years – pretty much one of the first [tenants there]. I had my roots there when I moved to St. Louis [from New York]. “It was unfortunate. I wish I had found something there, but there was just nothing.” The search proved necessarily speedy but extensive, he recounts. “I went to see a lot of spaces, almost 20 spaces,” David says. “And some of them were interesting but could not be ready until, y’know, a year – and obviously, that would not work. And I came across this space, which could be ready, become available, very fast, fortunately. “I continued to see more spaces, but then I realized, this place was the place. The location is great, and I love being here. It worked out pretty good. The space is even bigger. I have a bigger backroom. So I’m pretty happy about it.” In a small, cheery synchronicity for art aficionados, the new location lies just a short stroll west of the St. Louis Artists’ Guild & Galleries, at 12 N. Jackson Ave. David estimates the new location’s area, including the backroom, at 2,500 square feet and admits, with no observable recollection of past agonies, “It needed some work.” The greater square footage, he continues, also allowed him to innovate by adding a smaller, exterior-facing exhibition area at the front of the gallery, which he calls the Window on Forsyth. (Charmingly, David, who speaks with a continental accent, pronounces Forsyth like foresight.) “Every couple months, I will have an artist installing a piece there,” he relates. “It can be seen during the day or during the night. So that’s an interesting concept for St. Louis, to be able to drive by and see some art.” David regards the Window on Forsyth not only as an extension of the gallery but also as an extension of art into the streetscape. Almost inevitably, he returns philosophically to the topic of tribulation in general. “People go through changing times, hard times, and they decide – what are we going to do with [tribulation]?” David says. “Is the hard time going to take over, or do you take over the hard time? So it’s a state of mind. And we all face our challenges, every year or on a daily basis, all of us, and we decide what to do with it. Do we let difficulties take over?” Understandably, he then dwells a bit on his own 2016 tribulation in specific. “The timing, obviously, the timing was horrible,” David concludes. “It couldn’t have been worse. But The second group of free public exhibitions you know, life is life, and you pick yourself up, and at the Bruno David Gallery’s new location in Clayton you keep going. There’s no other way, unless you opened slightly more than two weeks ago, on Jan. 12. quit. “But quitting is not acceptable.” That group, which extends the gallery’s 11th season, comprises exhibitions by
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upcoming events
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Sleeping Beauty Soiree: Saint Louis Ballet Spring Gala 2017 Saint Louis Ballet
La Cenerentola, Winter Opera Saint Louis Skip Viragh Center for the Arts at Chaminade, 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 314-865-0038, winteroperastl.org Winter Opera Saint Louis presents La Cenerentola, sung in Italian. Enjoy a comic take on the romantic fairy tale at Skip Viragh Center for the Arts at Chaminade on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. or Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. Expect some spectacular vocal fireworks!
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INTERIOR PAINTING & REMODELING, Finish carpentry, drywall, tile and floor work. 25 yrs experience. Call Kent for free estimates 314-3982898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com
JC PAINTS Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net JC PAINTS Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net
PET SERVICES The Purr'fect Pet Sitter Insured & Bonded Daily Visits, Day Care & Pet Taxi Service *NAPPS* member Call Rachel 636-675-4114 or
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ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES TOO MUCH CLUTTER? Need Help Organizing/Downsizing? Let me assist you with sorting, organizing & planning estate sales. Pricing by project or hour. Call Donna Collins 636.256.1923
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Whether you are buying or selling a luxury home, choose The Ryan Tradition.
1700 South Warson Road Ladue $10,750,000 Magnificent estate property, 30,000 sq. ft., 4 acres
9625 Ladue Road Ladue $7,900,000 Exquisite home & property, pool, pool house, 8 acres
15 Pine Valley Drive Ladue $4,495,000 Outstanding property & setting, pool, 2 acres
11 Apple Tree Lane Ladue $4,350,000 Exceptional custom home with elevator, 1.84 acres
10 Larkdale Drive Ladue $2,350,000 New custom home under construction, elevator
8 Warridge Drive Ladue $1,450,000 3.06-acre building site & location
MLS EXEMPT 30 Somerset Downs Ladue $1,325,000 3-acre building site
44 Huntleigh Woods Huntleigh $1,395,000 2.34-acre building site
10046 Litzsinger Road Ladue 3-acre building site 3 houses west of Warson Road
COMING SOON
BUILDING SITES
2 Log Cabin Drive Ladue Private 5,618 sq. ft. home on 1.8 acres with pool & pool house. Classic brick Colonial with neutral decor.
559 Barnes Road Ladue $2,250,000 6 East Ladue Lane Ladue $1,175,000
$30+
UNDER CONTRACT
Total sales exceeded $30 million in 2016
$1,330,000 Average sale price in 2016
Select your own builder and architect.
$970+
$970+ million in St. Louis real estate sales since 1991
In 2016, we had the top sales in both Clayton and Ladue School Districts. If you would like to discuss your significant property needs, please contact us. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
JOHN RYAN 314.941.0572 Coldwell Banker Gundaker - Ladue 314.993.8000
The Ryan Tradition a heritage of exceptional real estate service since 1965
50
YEARS 1965-2015
AT THIS MOMENT
Now Available 52 Huntleigh Woods
SILENCE WAS GOLDEN HuntleigH 11:00 Hours
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