February 19, 2021 by Ladue News

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IT’S GAME NIGHT!

LN staff writer Amanda Dahl interviews the owner of local board game company Across the Board about her mission to connect families through timeless fun.

Student Spotlight Against the Odds Movers & Shakers Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Across the Board

Gatherings & Goodwill

Design & Décor METRO AREA MAKERS Local boutique Union Studio brings curated, handcrafted goods and products to Webster Groves with its newest storefront, as detailed by LN contributor Bethany Christo.

On the Cover

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Arts & Culture

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The Trio Design Speak Landscape

52 Dinner to Go 54 Arts Speak 56 The Wine Life 59 FEATURE:

Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park

FEATURE: Union Studio

GO WILD

FEATURE: Polished Prints

Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park and its planned safari experience and conservation center, previewed by LN regular Drew Gieseke.

Rohan Woods School was built on a vision of creating a space for students who learn best in small groups and immersive projects. Learn more about the school’s COVID-19 strategies, which allowed it to open to fully in-person classes in August 2020, on Page 10.

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‌ fter a year of pandemic-related quarantining and a A string of snow and single-digit days, I’ll try just about anything to make my time at home more exciting and enjoyable. Give me all the creature comforts, virtual social plans and new binge-worthy TV shows. A few months ago, my husband and I decided to turn every Thursday into game night. It’s quickly become our favorite night of the week. It gives us something to look forward to, allows a reprieve from the exhaustion of screen time, and feeds our at-times-too-competitive souls. That’s why I could not be more excited about LN staff writer Amanda Dahl’s feature starting on Page 19 about local board game company Across the Board. These quality, handcrafted games are about to be the highlight of my Thursdays. I’ve also tried brightening my time at home by filling my space with all things cozy and pretty. Enter Union Studio, featured on Page 32 by LN contributor Bethany Christo. One of my all-time favorite area boutiques, Union Studio has just expanded its selection of locally made, curated goods with a new storefront in Webster Groves – meaning that my addiction to handmade coffee mugs and seasonal candles is about to reach dangerous levels. And for those who would rather get excited about life after this pandemic winter, flip to Page 59, where LN regular Drew Gieseke shares a sneak peek at the new Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park and its incredibly cool safari experience. Stay safe – and stay warm – out there, friends.

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ON THE COVER Rohan Woods school

Engaged, In-Person Learning By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Rohan Woods School

ohan Woods School was founded in 1937 with the mission to provide a space for learners who thrive in a smaller setting. The coed school, which teaches children from age 2 to sixth grade, emphasizes three tenets – respect, responsibility and leadership – and approaches academics through a project-based lens. “Our students work in small groups, learn to conduct research and how to be productive members of a team,” explains head of school Sam Templin-Page. “From an education perspective, we get to check in real time that students have acquired skills and know when, where and how to use them.” The project learning culminates in an event each spring and fall where families come in to see what students have learned. Students become experts in their particular subject and internalize the concepts they study, rather than learning exclusively through memorization and testing. With so much of the curriculum based on project and group learning, it makes sense that Rohan Woods School put all its efforts into reopening in-person learning as soon as it could safely do so. “I had a medical team that I used for consultation that assisted in guiding me,” Templin-Page says. “They know us personally and were able to give us advice based on the set up of our building.”

The school’s campus was already set up well for in-class learning, with each classroom having a door to the outside, allowing for staggered opening and dismissal times with minimal crossover contact. “The school’s design and well-researched COVID practices give us confidence in our child’s safety,” says Rohan Woods parent Margaret Scavotto. Rohan Woods School was able to reopen fully in August. “It was heartwarming to see these students back on their first day of school,” Templin-Page says. “They were very emotional to be in each other’s presence. They were just beaming with happiness to be around their friends.” Templin-Page adds that Rohan Woods is constantly seeking more information about COVID-19 and has a weekly COVID communication with parents and staff. “The transparency and communication from Mrs. Page set the stage for me to feel safe entering the school building every day,” says teacher Emily Otterson. Rohan Woods School will host a virtual visit on April 20. Register online to learn more about the school, its COVID-19 response and its project-based programming. Rohan Woods School, 1515 Bennett Ave., St. Louis, 314-821-6270, rohanwoods.org

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT KEEN ON

EMPOWERMENT By Rhea Patney

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OVID-19’s continuing impact has forced nonprofits worldwide to find ways to continue operating while mitigating the coronavirus’ spread. In specific, KEEN – a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth with special needs by providing free, noncompetitive programs – has faced many challenges while navigating the pandemic. KEEN (an acronym for “Kids Enjoy Exercise Now”) came to St. Louis in 2005 after being founded by an Oxonian college student in 1992. The organization offers many programs to athletes throughout the year, including sports, dance, robotics, swimming, tennis and “Ninja Warrior Camp.” Because local participants can’t currently meet in person, KEEN has started offering virtual sessions via Zoom. Volunteers lead activities in music, crafts and exercise. After each hourlong session, participants share their accomplishments – and then dance the hokey pokey.

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“I like to do the big parachute and the hokey pokey,” says KEEN athlete Tony Berke. “I like to dance, too. I like going to KEEN on Zoom a little bit, but I miss the parachute, and I miss the friends. You can’t do the parachute online.” Like many other nonprofits, KEEN, as noted, has suffered financial strains amid the pandemic. Its biggest fundraiser of the year, KEENfest, was canceled twice, and for now, most previously paid KEEN staffers essentially are working for free. “We’re hopeful that we can ride the ship until we can host a fundraiser,” says executive director Jane Mower. “We’re holding onto any donations that we do get until we can offer programs again. That goes towards salaries, towards rent, towards equipment, towards anything we might need to support the programs.” Overall, KEEN has a threefold mission: to empower athletes, to provide volunteer opportunities and to give caregivers a break while

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Rhea Patney is a junior at Ladue Horton Watkins High School.

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AGAINST THE ODDS

Heroically Ever After By Amanda Dahl

lmost one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, two metro area health care workers on the frontlines truly exemplify what’s at stake in this global health crisis – and what’s worth fighting for. In early 2019, Kaitlyn (née Dinino) and Steve Sekulski looked forward to their wedding day in April. Today, they reflect on the tough choices they faced in the months that followed and what drove their decision to completely alter the best day of their lives. “The very beginning was emotionally, physically and mentally draining,” Kaitlyn Sekulski says. “I struggled because there were a lot of unknowns.” She says she felt fortunate to have her fiancé alongside her – someone who also experienced the daily struggle to slow the spread of and save those afflicted by the deadly virus. “At the start of the pandemic, I was one of the therapists who started [providing care for COVID-19 patients],” Steve Sekulski says. “I volunteered. Everyone was rotating up here. There was never one person on the floor, every day. I took pride in being that team member to fill that role.” Kaitlyn Sekulski is a registered nurse, and Steve Sekulski is a physical therapist at BJC HealthCare’s Missouri Baptist Medical Center, where they must “gown up – put on an N95 mask, face shield, hairnet, gown, bootie covers,” Kaitlyn Sekulski says, before going into any room. The hospital keeps a small ratio of up to four patients per nurse to avoid rapid deterioration in patients as oxygen needs increase. During the first and second surges, Steve Sekulski reports that he and his five-member team of therapists took care of 70 to 80 patients. “Our goals are to get somebody up and moving [and] stronger, and get them home with family, or get them safely to a nursing facility to continue

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rehab,” he explains. As the couple continued to face this global health crisis, their Chicago wedding approached, with an expected guest list of 130 and every detail already planned. But the month prior to their April date, Kaitlyn Sekulski knew upending

those plans was the right call. Putting their work on the frontlines first, delaying their date and pivoting for the safety of their family and friends, the couple reworked every plan they had previously made. Their eventual June 26 nuptials included 30 guests, most of whom were health care colleagues. A Facebook Live stream of the event encouraged others to join the celebration from afar, including Steve’s 100-year-old grandmother. “It turns out, the wedding I had was the wedding I needed,” Kaitlyn Sekulski says. “I was able to enjoy every minute. It was about me and Steve. I wouldn’t take back what we had because [it was] such an awesome day.” “Once we got past that initial shock, it was easy to put the wedding on the back burner and focus on this pandemic,” Steve Sekulski adds. “We all need to continue to do our part. We’ve seen many families broken apart. Tell your loved ones how much you appreciate them, [and] ride this thing out. The vaccine is here, and we are all for it.”

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ew of Jasmine Huda’s fans know that the highly respected and awardwinning KTVI FOX 2 news anchor/reporter’s love of journalism began not with television but with radio – specifically, National Public Radio. As a student at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Huda participated in speech and debate competitions and was named Missouri Radio News Speaking State Champion. At the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, she got her professional start by working both behind the scenes and on-air for public radio. Huda says she feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in a variety of jobs in journalism, and she notes that no matter the medium, she’s always held the same goal: “to cover the news in a fair and objective way.” Huda currently anchors FOX 2’s newscasts at 11 p.m. on weeknights and at 5 and 9 p.m. on Fridays. “It is an enormous responsibility and privilege to have my job and to be able to see the world evolve from my vantage point,” she says. “I am proud of my ability to maintain connections with people. If someone agrees to speak with me for an interview, they are putting their trust in me. That is not something I take lightly.” Huda has interviewed politicians John Kerry and John Edwards, as well as literary legend Salman Rushdie, and has met many other renowned leaders, including former Secretary of State Colin Powell, U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson and President My work never feels George W. Bush. like work because The youngest of five children, Huda was born and raised in every day I am doing Frontenac. Her parents immigrated here from West Bengal, India, in the something that I love. 1960s. Of her mother, a homemaker, and her father, a retired physician, Huda says: “They had an arranged marriage and came with very little, but they worked hard, put a premium on education and became the embodiment of the American dream. For that, I am grateful.” Huda believes her most valuable learning experience took place outside the classroom, as an intern at NPR in Ann Arbor. “I began by writing stories and was eventually given the opportunity to deliver newscasts on the weekend,” she recalls. That gig at the local affiliate helped launch her first post-collegiate job at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. “It was another dream job,” she continues. “My work never feels like work because every day I am doing something that I love.” An avid volunteer, Huda is known for her extraordinary outfits at Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses, the local BackStoppers boxing event that benefits the families of fallen police and firefighters. She also annually emcees Beauty Buzz to benefit student scholarships of the St. Louis Press Club. In December, Huda was honored with the club’s President’s Above-and-Beyond award for her service and dedication to the event. “I love to take part in these charity gatherings because in a small way, I feel like I am making a difference,” Huda says.

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ElEvating gamE night By Amanda Dahl Photos courtesy of Across the Board

St. Louis’ Across the Board designs and handcrafts wooden board games that inspire families to create quality time around the table.

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t’s an all-too-familiar scene: kids playing video games or thumbing their phones as they scroll through social media, while parents check emails or flip on the television. Excessive screen time has become a norm in 2021 society, but one local company is bringing back quality family time in a big way. Across the Board handcrafts wooden games that have revived the time-honored tradition of connecting across the table and engaging in friendly competition. “We decided it is important to unplug and bring back family game night,” owner Kim McDaniel says. “With all the chaos going on in the world and especially this past year with the pandemic, we think it’s important for families to slow down, spend time together connecting and have fun. We hear it from our customers time and time again that some of the best memories and family traditions are made around the kitchen table playing board games.” Across the Board began in the McDaniel family garage, where Kim’s husband, Ryan, designed a horse racing game ( first as a hobby), marrying his background in construction and project management with his interest in woodworking. “What set ours apart from others was [that] it was based on odds,” McDaniel notes. “It gave each horse, therefore each player, an equal chance of winning the race. He made games for friends and family, but then word-of-mouth created a demand that kept

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growing, which led us to start Across the Board.” When Ryan McDaniel passed away in 2015, after a cancer diagnosis, his wife and their children felt compelled to continue the company to honor his memory. “Since we created our first game, Ryan said it was his dream to have the game licensed by the biggest and most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby,” she says, which, following his passing, led her to a sports licensing show in Las Vegas, where she met with a representative from Churchill Downs. “In February of 2016, we started handcrafting the official horse racing game of the Kentucky Derby,” she says with pride. “It was his dream realized, and I think he would be thrilled.” She notes that her spouse is still a part of the horse racing game, with his initials appearing on the corner of its packaging, as a way to pay tribute to the original craftsman. “We really worked well together and trusted one another, which I think led to the success of the company,” McDaniel shares. “I have a marketing background and MBA. I was able to handle the business side of things, while he took care of creating games and handcrafting them.” It isn’t the only recognition to date for the wooden board game business. In 2013, Across the Board began working with Uncommon Goods, a national online and catalog retailer that promotes unique and original gifts. The relationship has led to more licensing opportunities. “In 2020, we were granted an MLB license and are now able to create games for all 30 Major League

Baseball teams,” McDaniel says. “[Uncommon Goods] distributes all of our MLB games.” Today, Across the Board continues to promote family in everything it designs, with the continual inspiration of its first designer. “[Ryan] was the driving force and the heart and soul behind Across the Board,” McDaniel says. “The kids and I have decided that we want to make him proud and see his dreams come true. We are determined to make this the best board game company we can, with quality and craftsmanship at its center, because that was so important to him.” Across the Board, 9300 Watson Industrial Park, Crestwood, 314-961-9663, acrosstheboardgame.com

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talented and wonderful. I’ve surrounded myself with really great people, and I think that probably goes a lot further than being on all of those lists. Though it doesn’t hurt. … “We really feel lucky and blessed to get to work with each couple that we are able to, and I think that is what sort of sets us apart.”

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ith spring just around the corner, I’m determined to enjoy to the greatest degree possible my garden, which has helped me maintain my sanity during the long nightmare of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gardening has been shown to benefit us in many ways, whether by simply enjoying immersion in the natural world or practicing intensive square-foot gardening. The visual reward of a perfect rosebud or visiting bluebirds helps boost our spirits. Actively gardening also helps us strengthen muscles, improve balance and provide aerobic exercise. A garden’s produce likewise helps us lose weight, reduce blood pressure and scale back diabetes. In that light, start those early-spring crops, particularly the nutritious suite of leafy greens, now. Fresh greens abound with beneficial nutrients and contribute greatly to a healthy diet. A well-planned garden includes some varieties from each of the following groups: Perpetual spinach, my all-time favorite cooked green from the garden, isn’t actually true spinach; rather, it’s a tender, mild selection of Swiss chard. Sweet enough for fresh salad, it truly shines as a quick sauté or gratin. It’s performed well for me in the ground or containers. Traditional spinach, kale, beet and turnip greens, pea shoots and rainbow chard can be used the same way. Bitter greens include dandelions, chicories, endive, radicchio and arugula. They have a special value for metro area gardeners: Deer don’t like most of them. After our dogs both died early last year, deer occupied my terrace beds and ate every squash plant, cucumber vine and carrot. Because I had no seeds or plants to replace them, I let volunteer arugula seedlings take over, and as a result of the herd’s aversion, we had an abundance of greens from them for almost 10 weeks. Oriental greens, raw or stir-fried, add variety to the plate, with dozens of selections of bok choy/pak choy, Japanese mustard and mizuna available. They also extend the season with

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summer-suitable selections. Salad greens require the most protection from marauding deer and rabbits. Lettuces come in a huge variety of forms and colors, but I’ve had better luck with loose-leaf types than heading types. Red lettuces carry an extra gift of high levels of the compound anthocyanin, which increases their antioxidant value. Sour greens include my treasured French sorrel (another deer-resistant plant) and sourgrass oxalis, both packed with vitamin C. Because they’re central to cream of sorrel soup and sauce for salmon, I plant enough of these easy-to-grow perennials to share with friends.

Herbal greens should serve as more than just garnishes. Parsley makes an excellent salad, especially when paired with lemon juice and grain, as in the Middle Eastern salad tabbouleh. My avocado salad recipe uses an entire bunch of each parsley and cilantro. Replant biennial parsley every year. For success with cilantro, meanwhile, use only slow-bolt seed, and make several small sowings a few weeks apart. I put fresh oregano, basil, chervil, chives, dill, lovage, Mexican mint marigold or Vietnamese coriander on or in many dishes, to add flavor, interest and great nutrient content. Otherwise, happy sowing!

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MUNITY By Bethany Christo | Photos courtesy of Union Studio

A favorite St. Louis boutique expands its mission to connect the community with local artists and makers, with a new location in Webster Groves.

hen Mary Beth Bussen and Sarah Kelley – co-owners of Union Studio on Tower Grove Avenue in St. Louis – received an out-of-theblue phone call in October 2019 from a fellow small-business owner inquiring if the pair would like to expand to an open storefront in Webster Groves, the instinct was to answer “no.” On reflection, however, they reevaluated the opportunity and recognized its potential. After a few slight hiccups, à la the novel coronavirus, Union Studio’s second location along the stretch of on-trend retail businesses on Big Bend Boulevard opened last October. “It was an opportunity to be a part of the small businesses we respect and are happy to be neighbors with, to join a community that has historically been very supportive of handmade work,” Bussen says, “to be part of another neighborhood that is similarly walkable and vibrant, and to reach people whom we might not have otherwise in Tower Grove.” The flagship location opened almost seven years ago, and the new Webster Groves store follows a similar blueprint of selling a thoughtful, curated collection of housewares, décor, skin care,

pantry items, accessories, jewelry and fine art, all handmade, from more than 120 metro area artists and makers. With a mission to connect area residents with local makers’ high-quality work, the second location allowed Bussen and Kelley to physically expand that concept via increased, larger wall space – but it was a fundamental and foundational endeavor, as well. “Our decision to expand was weighed equally knowing we could introduce our artists to more people; we could widen and spread the conversation about what handmade work looks like and what your community looks like with thriving creative people in it,” Kelley says. And the long, 20-foot walls to broaden the boutique’s collection of fine art were only part of the architectural appeal. “We joke around here that we received this beautiful space and really just needed to not mess it up,” Bussen says. Tall front windows brighten the shop’s built-in features – original golden tin ceilings and wooden floors that were refurbished by the current landlords. Previous occupants have included Krueger Pottery Supply most recently, as well as The March Hare plant and antique shop in the ’70s and a Ben Franklin arts-and-crafts store in the ’50s.

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On those coveted walls hang fine art originals and prints handpicked by Bussen and Kelley that range from an approachable $35 up to $1,650, in a variety of styles and media – all local. “We have so many wonderful galleries in St. Louis, and we by no means pretend to be a gallery, but I think what’s special about our spaces is, people can envision what the art might look like in their home,” Kelley says. One addition in Webster Groves is a large shelving unit used to display the wares that have made the flagship location so beloved. Most products are the same between both shops, including two of Kelley’s favorite makers. First, La’Crassia Wilderness’s Butter Love by L.C. skin care and bath products are perennial bestsellers. “I feel like her products have become more popular in the pandemic,” Kelley says. “It’s just such a wonderful form of self-care to have your skin feel good – it smells good and it doesn’t have any chemicals in it.” And the same goes for Al Westcott’s ceramic housewares, another recommendation. In fact, Westcott doesn’t have a website or any other way to get in touch with him, and Union Studio is the only retailer selling his work. “Although the work is pretty minimalist, it just has so much character to it and feels good when you hold it in your hand,” Kelley says. When reflecting on why the duo has managed to develop such a loyal, passionate following of customers, artists, small-business owners and the neighborhood community – so much so that they were able to expand and thrive in a pandemic – Bussen and Kelley agree that authenticity plays a central role. “Our choices come from what resonates best for us,” Kelley says. “Authentic feels silly and overused, but I feel the shops are reflections of us, our character and how we make decisions.” “It is authentically a reflection of us because it couldn’t be the reflection of anyone else,” Bussen adds. “The space is completely shaped by the customers who come in and have conversations and share the items they buy with other people, with the artists who make the work and engage in dialogue with us about their personal creative expression – all of those things make this place. It could not exist in another way.”

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A Message of

Kindness dness By Amanda Dahl | Photos courtesy of Polished Prints

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Polished Prints seeks to foster generosity of spirit and intentionality with apparel for adults and kids alike.

ince the spring of 2018, lifestyle brand Polished Prints has worked to spread its message of empowerment and kindness from its base in Illinois to a continental audience. LN chatted with Leah Longueville, the owner and creative behind the brand, about how her team’s graphic designs continue to resonate with a growing audience. “It started with the overarching theme of kindness and … the interactions we have with people in everyday moments,” she says. “Going out of your way to do something kind intentionally can impact another person in ways we do not know. Those small interactions are powerful.” The goal of human connection through clothing that promoted influential messaging began when Longueville first designed onesies for her daughter in the family’s guest bedroom. “I had recently left my full-time career … in tourism [and] was freelance graphic designing,” she recalls. “I didn’t have a creative outlet that was all my own. At the same time, as a new mom, I wasn’t finding apparel for my daughter that aligned with our personal values and outlook.” She began posting the heat-transfer vinyl designs to social media, which in turn created buzz. “Something clicked and it grew organically,” Longueville says. “I started an Etsy shop, did a website, and [now] we wholesale to over 250 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada.” Polished Prints’ initial design – a statement tee with the slogan “Be the Good” imprinted on it – is still the brand’s bestseller, though newer mantras, such as “for all womankind” and “world peace begins at home,” also connect with consumers. In today’s climate of division and literal separation, the lifestyle brand serves to provide the human connection craved by many. “The way our products come to life [and are] printed is special,” Longueville says. “We source from ethical manufacturers. Right now, we work with a printer in southern Illinois, where I’m from, and every shirt is printed by hand using eco-friendly, water-based ink. When you wash the shirt, the ink soaks into the garment so it feels like your

favorite tee right off the bat.” Recently, the company has shifted its focus to building a strong connection with not only other human beings but also oneself, as well as finding additional ways to offer feel-good content, including through a monthly newsletter (the most recent released at the start of February) featuring a playlist and printable illustration. “We’ll partner with a different woman creative every month to send out a free, downloadable wall graphic,” Longueville says. “We’re working to bring a new color palette, a small basics collection that is all organic cotton, and expand our overall collection – making sure that anything we invest in is aligning with our values as well. That has been a huge focus for us here.” Two graphic designers, including Longueville, and a fulfillment manager are at the center of Polished Prints, and although their background is in graphic design, together they are working with a manufacturer to create a complete Polished Prints collection, possibly as early as May. “When it all comes to fruition, that will be a huge venture for us,” she says. “During this time, we’ve focused more on spreading positivity, empowering people through words [and] creating products that they love wearing.” After all, that’s what it all comes back to, Longueville recognizes. “A small message goes a long way,” she says. “I think about it every time I see a random text from a friend or a thank-you note in the mail. You don’t always know what somebody else is going through, right? Something as small as striking up a conversation with somebody in the grocery store line goes such a long way. It creates human connection.” Shop Polished Prints through its website or on Etsy, or in-store locally at Webster Groves’ Paisley Boutique and Edwardsville’s Seams for the Soul. Polished Prints, Edwardsville, polished-prints.com, etsy.com/shop/polishedprintco

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CHESTERFIELD VALLEY NURSERY The cobblestonelike pavers on this project were selected to coordinate with and complement the historic home. Both the pavers and custom, horizontal slat fence create a classic yet unique flair.” – Owner Jim Graeler and daughter, Andria

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KDR DESIGNER SHOWROOMS The art of layering traditional furniture with modern finishes creates balance, depth and timeless elegance. The juxtaposition of styles provides contrast and connection in which we experience our interior spaces.” – Amanda Bauer, KDR Designer Showrooms

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This gorgeous home in Ladue is situated in a private enclave of newer-construction homes and offers more than 5,300 square feet of luxury finishes, as well as a gorgeous private yard with a pool and outdoor living space.

This estate exemplifies rustic elegance and timeless architecture. The designer kitchen features quartz countertops and commercialgrade appliances, and adjoins a light-filled breakfast room and vaulted hearth room with a full-height fireplace. The coffered master suite radiates warmth with a stone fireplace and marble bath.

Entertain with ease with this home’s openconcept kitchen, featuring double ovens and a breakfast bar. The main floor master suite – with vaulted ceilings, a bay window and a luxurious bath with soaking tub and separate shower – will quickly become your favorite retreat.

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This stunning 6-bedroom, 8-bath house by Period Restoration offers you more than 7,500 square feet of luxury living space. It features exquisite trim work, custom finefurniture-quality inset cabinetry and hardwood floors throughout. $2,595,000

This stately Georgian Colonial sits along the serene, gated Walton Row and features 5,368 square feet of living space, including a ready-to-finish lower level! Enjoy fabulous updates everywhere, as well as a Missouri Botanical Garden-designed garden surrounding the brick patio. $1,300,000

The ultimate in privacy awaits you in this St. Albans home that sits on 1.67 acres and overlooks two greens on the Tavern Creek Golf Course. This spacious residence has more than 9,100 square feet of total living space and numerous custom features. $1,425,000

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409 Stonewall Drive | $1,195,000 5 Bed | 5 Full 2 Half Bath WOW! Doesn’t get much better than this. Beautiful 1.5 story in Pevely Farms Golf Course Community. Three minutes from I-44 and Rockwood Schools too! Two story entrance with marble floors leads you to the great room with fireplace, wall of windows overlooking pool and golf course and soaring 20 feet ceilings. Master bedroom with sitting room, fireplace, en-suite master bath with walk-in shower, stand-alone soaking tub and heated floors. Dining room, office with fireplace, hearth room with fireplace, laundry room with half bath and gourmet kitchen round out the main level. 2nd level offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Large bedroom with en-suite, jack n jill and another bedroom with private access to hall bathroom. All rooms large enough for king size beds. Also large 2nd family room area. Lower level has office/craft room/6th bedroom, family room, game table area, movie room, large wet bar, wine cellar and bathroom with large walk-in shower. Also plenty of storage. Walk-out to patio bar with tv, salt water pool, hot tub, fireplace and grill. Gazebo overlooking golf course. Take Lewis road exit 266 off of I-44. Welcome to paradise!

8025 Maryland Walk Unit B | $745,000 Maryland Walk combines the best of urban and suburban attitudes. This 3-bedroom condo promotes easy living with modern-day luxuries. Convenient location, on the same floor as the pool, fitness room, board room, media room, and guest suites. The private 28’x10’ covered terrace is one of a kind, offering expansive views of Clayton. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 42” cabinets, and granite counters. Sprawling master bedroom suite with his & her closets, floor-to-ceiling window, and luxury bath. Sizeable 2nd and 3rd bedrooms share a Jack n’ Jill bath. Custom lighting throughout, private in-unit laundry, and quaint powder room. Freshly painted, new flooring in the living room, kitchen, and entryway. Community features include 24-hour Concierge, secure parking garage, heated inground pool, fitness center, party room with rooftop terrace, board room, media room, guest suites, pet relief area, and on-site maintenance.

Coming Soon | 1324 Brynnwood Dr | $950,000 Handsome completely updated 2 Story in Ladue with a spectacular open floor plan! Large entry foyer opens to light & airy formal living and dining rooms. Stylish dark wood floors throughout the main level. The chef in your family will absolutely love this kitchen - all stainless appliances including oversize built-in double-door refrigerator, double oven & cabinets galore. Vaulted ceilings give it an even larger feel, and it is open to the family room with gas fireplace & vaulted 4-season room, with a great view of the in-ground pool. Upstairs is an oversize Master suite - bathroom features large double vanity with built-ins, separate soaking tub + oversize walk-in shower and custom closet (14x14). 3 generous size bedrooms complete the upstairs. All 4 bathrooms are updated. Main floor laundry with built-in cabinets/pantry. Finished lower-level rec room, work-out room, full bath (separate jet tub & shower), possible 5th bedroom & plenty of storage. You will appreciate the completely usable, level back yard.

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PROMOTION

On-Trend Cake Designs for Any Style of Wedding

By Alecia Humphreys

There are a lot of pieces to the wedding-planning puzzle, but none are as sweet as picking out the perfect cake. Lia Weber of Made. by Lia knows a thing or two about creating cakes for your day.

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“I started Made. by Lia as a little Facebook page back in 2012, and it has grown to be one of the top wedding cake shops/craft bakeries in St. Louis,” says Weber, who is in The Knot Hall of Fame after winning their “Best of Weddings” for the last six years. “In 2014, I won the reality TV show TLC’s ‘Next Great Baker’ with Buddy ‘The Cake Boss,’ which really helped me grow my business and fan base.” Most recently, Weber has opened a brick-and-mortar shop in the St. Louis area. “In May of 2019, I decided I wanted to take the jump and open my first brickand-mortar shop just a block away from my home in the heart of Old Town Florissant,” Weber says. “In August 2020, after having to shift our plans due to COVID, we opened Made. by Lia Craft Bakery — a hip local bakery and coffee shop where wedding cakes and

sweets are created from scratch, by hand and made with personality.” When it comes to cake trends, Weber says she is noticing textured buttercream, naked cakes and cakes accented with edible gold leaf — all adorned with beautiful fresh flowers — as the designs to note. “I honestly try not to mold too much to trends since I like to keep our cakes fresh and unique to each of our clients,” Weber says. “My favorite cakes are when the client gives me the opportunity to bring my artistry and creativity into a cake design.” When it comes to flavor, Weber says vanilla cake with strawberry buttercream and

chocolate cake with ganache are the top contenders. “Our flavors have stayed pretty consistent with our clients,” Weber says. “But we definitely have some that step outside the box, like banana with browned butter buttercream, lemon with raspberry jam or chocolate with peanut butter fluff.” Weber’s ultimate goal, though, is to take clients’ inspiration photos and turn them into a beautiful, unique work of art designed just for them. “I love to put my own spin on cakes and give them personality to match the vibe of the wedding,” Weber says. “I love what I do. I love creating and love being able to be a part of someone’s most special day of their life. I’m truly blessed!”

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Top Wedding Dress Trends to Know By Alecia Humphreys

Sure, you’ve scrolled through Pinterest and pinned plenty of dreamy wedding dresses; however, actually saying yes to the dress can be slightly more daunting. Mia Grace Bridal is up-to-date on go-to trends while also eager to aid brides with finding the dress for their day. “The way we see it, you can find a wedding dress almost anywhere,” says Vicky Smith, owner of Mia Grace Bridal. “We believe brides are shopping for more than just a dress; they are looking for an intimate, individualized experience in fun and comfortable surroundings. Our philosophy is simple — to help you look your most beautiful, retain your own individuality, and be totally confident in your choice. The ambiance is laid-back and relaxed — the perfect environment in which to choose your wedding dress. It’s about dedication to the details and exceeding expectations.” When it comes to what’s “in,” Smith says classic gowns will always be in style, but that there are certainly also trends taking the wedding scene by storm, such as a crepe gown, which is a classic, clean and modern option that is understated, yet stunning. “The simplicity of a clean crepe gown works best for

a contemporary bride with a modern look,” Smith says. “Square necklines are also flattering on any bust type.” The Demi dress by Kitty Chen Couture is the perfect example of both of these trends, as it’s a crepe gown that features a square neckline and a low back. With its classic buttons down the train, it’s as minimalist as it is stunning. Aside from shape, Smith says fabric is also a crucial component. “The chiffon fabric trend creates a soft A-line skirt providing a romantic feel for the bride’s day of love,” Smith says. “The beauty is in the fabric. Textured laces over shades of blush or Champagne highlight the bride’s individuality by adding dimension to the gown.” One elegant example of chiffon is the Saskia dress by Sophia Tolli, which is an A-line chiffon showstopper with a breathtaking lace bodice and beautiful off-the shoulder beading. “While it’s important for [brides] to view bridal trends online, we encourage them to be open-minded when trying on different gowns,” Smith says. “Brides are often surprised by what they fall in love with.”

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hiang Mai – which debuted last fall in Webster Groves and which takes its name from the largest city in north Thailand and the capital of Chiang Mai Province – now offers its authentic northern Thai fare for delivery and curbside pickup. The restaurant comes from chef/owner Su Hill, who bought the space from her sister, restaurateur Ann Bognar of Ballwin’s Nippon Tei. (In that space, Bognar previously operated the Thai/Asian fusion eatery Tei Too; also there, Bognar’s son, James Beard Award-nominated chef Nick Bognar of Indo in St. Louis, began his own hospitality-industry career.) With Chiang Mai, Hill hopes to bring a taste of her hometown to Webster Groves’ Old Orchard business district, joining such enterprises as Balkan Treat Box, The Frisco Barroom and Guerrilla Street Food. Coming from a long line of passionate cooks,

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Hill (who also owns pan-Asian eatery Bistro Saffron in Cape Girardeau) brings family traditions and plenty of industry experience to the table. “I want to do this because I really miss my mom’s cooking,” Hill says, citing fond memories of learning how to cook from her mother, who used fresh ingredients picked daily from the family garden. “My whole family is in St. Louis,” she continues. “I thought to myself that it would be great if I could someday move up here and be with the family and do true northern Thai food. I think it will be really awesome if we can just go forward and use real Thai spice and just don’t hold back.” Highlights from Chiang Mai’s menu include sai oua, a house-made grilled pork sausage with aromatic spices and fresh herbs including makrut lime, coriander, galangal and lemongrass. Another popular small plate ranks as perhaps the restaurant’s signature dish: sakoo sai moo,

tapioca dumplings with minced pork, chicken and peanut filling, served with lettuce, cilantro and Thai chile peppers. Entrée options include gaeng hung lay, braised curry pork with garlic and ginger. Hill also features her mother’s recipe for khao munn gai, a comforting dish made of steamed chicken with rice, chicken broth and sauces. Her larb khua, a sautéed spicy minced pork, features a unique blend of 16 different toasted and ground spices, served with steamed or sticky rice and fresh herbs and vegetables. “I’m really proud of everything,” Hill says. “This will be great. We can bring something new to the table.”

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A Legacy of Genius By Mark Bretz

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harles Creath – the long-time musical director for The Black Rep – was described by many in his life as a musical genius. Ron Himes, founder and producing director of The Black Rep, who worked with Creath on numerous musicals from 1983 to 2019, wholeheartedly agrees with this sentiment. Creath, who died in December at 68, first teamed with Himes and The Black Rep in 1983. “His first show was Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, and it was also his last show,” Himes recalls, referring to the showcase in 2019 when The Black Rep revived the musical. For the latter, Creath received the Outstanding Musical Director Award from the St. Louis Theater Circle. Great music was in Creath’s genes. He was the grandson of hot jazz band leader Charlie Creath. The younger Creath followed in those footsteps by performing worldwide. “He could play everything,” Himes says. “We did four or five productions of Ain’t Misbehavin’

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(the Fats Waller musical), and he could play the entire show without the score.” Others echo Himes’ assessment of Creath’s wizardry. Michael Horsley, music supervisor for The Muny, agrees: “Charles was a genius on the piano and could just about play anything, in any key.” Hired by Horsley and Muny company manager Sue Greenberg in 2012 to play preshow performances there, Creath continued in that role through The Muny’s latest season, in 2019. Horsley praises Creath’s abilities as a soloist and a programming collaborator alike. That said, he most lauds Creath’s “approach to dealing with the process of putting these shows together. He loved working with the singers and put them at ease during the fast rehearsal time … He became a mainstay for us, and I always looked forward to working with him.” Early in his career, Creath worked in Los Angeles as a studio musician at Glen Glenn Sound, which provided audio creative services

for dozens of movies and TV series like Mission: Impossible and Star Trek. Himes, who has dubbed Creath “an incredible arranger, composer and all-around great musician,” calls him a “tremendous gospel church musician, tremendous jazz musician, [and] could pick up any Broadway score and play it.” During his career, Creath won numerous awards, including the Kevin Kline Award from St. Louis’ Professional Theatre Awards Council for outstanding musical director in 2011 for Five Guys Named Moe. “Sarafina!, Ragtime and Crossin’ Over were three of his favorite shows,” Himes says, “Crossin’ Over because we built it from scratch. It covered a lot of styles [such as] spirituals, gospel music from its roots in Africa to the contemporary Black churches of today.” In short, although other musical talents will succeed Creath, he’ll never be replaced. Artists of his rare ability never are.

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THE WINE LIFE By Stanley Browne

2017 BARNARD GRIFFIN ‌Grapes: Merlot Location: Columbia Valley, Washington Owners: Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard Winemaker: Rob Griffin Approximate Retail Price: $18 Website: barnardgriffin.com TASTING NOTES Color: Bright reflection and translucent with very dark garnet hues Aroma: Luxardo cherries, currants, dark cocoa and cedar Taste: Tannic, with ripe fruit mixed with smoked meat, and mouthwatering acidity

or an exceedingly long time, merlot seemingly ranked as the most popular wine among non-aficionados

who still enjoyed drinking wine. Its popularity led many producers and vineyard owners to replant vines or increase their production of merlot. In turn, mass production and inattention to quality caused many oenophiles’ opinions of it to plunge – and also led to its mockery in the 2004 film Sideways. In truth, merlot numbers among the most delicious, malleable and potentially complex red varietals available. Still the dominant red varietal in Bordeaux, France, merlot, when farmed well and vinified with care, can produce some of the most graceful wines worldwide. Depending on its production, it can be soft and delicate or bold and demanding. In Washington State – where wine-growing areas can be warmer and, during growing season, enjoy up to two more sunlight hours daily than

Oregon and California – grapes can be darker, riper and fruitier. Such a wine can sometimes be called “cab-lovers’ merlot” because of its greater boldness and fuller body. Barnard Griffin, one of the earliest established wineries in Columbia Valley, makes such a merlot. By no means its signature wine – the winery makes more than 14 different wines – Barnard Griffin’s merlot still merits mention. It makes a perfect gateway for a red wine drinker’s foray back into the vast, wonderful world of this varietal. Food Pairings: The 2017 Barnard Griffin merlot pairs well with hard cheeses, lamb, venison, Bolognese, shepherd’s pie and mushrooms.

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he family-fun gem of the metro area, the Saint Louis Zoo, is about to get even better. In December 2020, the beloved institution announced more details about plans for its 425acre north St. Louis County campus, including the introduction of two exciting projects that will offer unique visitor experiences and world-class conservation efforts. First unveiled during the press conference was the name Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park. Set to debut as early as 2026, this visitor attraction promises a totally unique safari-like experience for guests to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most magnificent animals. “We decided on the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park [name] because it hits on three different aspects that are important to us,” said Jeffrey Bonner, Dana Brown President and CEO of the Saint Louis Zoo, during the press conference. “Wildlife, obviously, is part of that ‘WildCare’ name. Conservation – the preservation of the land, the air, the water, the plants and the animals that live on our earth. And of course, a dynamic public experience.” The new park will be open to visitors and feature an outdoor adventure where people can embark on an expedition throughout the complex while animals roam freely in natural habitats. Other features in it will include hiking trails and voyages into the towering forest canopy, plus additional amenities still in the works. The result? A sprawling, indoor-outdoor experience unlike anything in the metro area. “Imagine, if you can, coming upon a herd of giraffe walking across the grasslands or rhinos surrounding your vehicle,” stated Bonner in a press release issued by the zoo. “Visitors might find themselves silently kayaking up to unwary zebra or disembarking the safari truck for a truly close-up experience.” The second component announced by the zoo is the Kent Family Conservation and Animal Science Center. The new institution will be located at the WildCare Park and serve as a complement to the visitor component of the experience. Its mission will be dedicated to sustaining endangered species’ populations, conducting research and engaging in conservation programs. “Together, the public experience and the Kent Family Conservation and Animal Science Center will merge applied science with intriguing dynamic visitor interactions – both are cutting-edge and unique,” stated Winthrop B. Reed, chairman of the St. Louis Zoological Park Subdistrict Commission, in the press release. Fittingly, the eponymous center is made possible thanks to a leadership gift from the St. Louis-based Kent Family Foundation, a longtime supporter of the zoo. “The Saint Louis Zoo is already one of the leaders in the world in conservation,”

said Jerry Kent, a local entrepreneur and a trustee of the Kent Family Foundation, during the press conference. “My family is proud to partner with the zoo’s outstanding leadership team to create a center that will make the zoo second to none in conservation and research to stem the growing list of threatened animals.” Along with funding conservation efforts, the zoo also announced it would strive to study the native plants and animals in and around the WildCare Park property. This process includes conducting biodiversity studies to better understand the types of wildlife in the park, as well as possible invasive species and diseases related to the environment that could impact zoo animals. The goal behind these efforts is simple: Create the best, safest habitat for future inhabitants of the WildCare Park. “The knowledge gained from these biodiversity studies is essential to help make the best decisions about future property,” said Jo-Elle Mogerman, director of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park, during the press conference. “This property is home to a variety of native wildlife. And even in our plans, we want to ensure that that wildlife can thrive and persist.” Although the park and conservation center remain a half decade away from opening, the new visitor experience, from concept to execution, will clearly only further cement the Saint Louis Zoo’s longtime reputation as one of the city’s crown jewels. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis, 314-781-0900, stlzoo.org

Together, the public experience and the Kent Family Conservation and Animal Science Center will merge applied science with intriguing dynamic visitor interactions – both are cutting-edge and unique. – WINTHROP B. REED

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