April 14, 2023

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Emily Adams | eadams@laduenews.com

MANAGING EDITOR

Ashley Klein | aklein@laduenews.com

DIGITAL EDITOR & STAFF WRITER

Amanda Dahl | adahl@laduenews.com

COPY EDITOR & STAFF WRITER

Madeleine Ackerburg | mackerburg@laduenews.com

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Charlotte Renner | crenner@laduenews.com

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Emily Standlee | estandlee@laduenews.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jenny Detert, Drew Gieseke, Alecia Humphreys, Sheila Oliveri, Nancy Robinson, Mabel Suen, Katie Yeadon

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Maggie Peters | mpeters@laduenews.com

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Dawn Deane | ddeane@laduenews.com

ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR

Laura De Vlieger | ldevlieger@laduenews.com

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Christina Kling-Garrett, Bryan Schraier

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

The people and organizations we cover in Ladue News never cease to amaze and impress me.

Take, for example, Sophia “Sassy” Saleeby. On p. 20, managing editor Ashley Klein speaks with the Ladue Horton Watkins High School senior and spelling bee champion about her project to bring resource equity to metro area spelling competitors.

And don’t miss the story on p. 30 of how the loyal customers of one of St. Louis’ favorite boutiques partly inspired its owner to pivot to a brand new interior design venture.

Interested in the innovation going on locally in cannabis? Associate editor Charlotte Renner gives her go-to guide to the cannabis supper clubs destined to be the next big thing on p. 14.

Speaking of innovation, read about how Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra’s “Nomad Tour” is enhancing our community’s access to world-class music on p. 58.

Can’t get enough of the arts? On p. 59, copy editor and staff writer Madeleine Ackerburg shares an inside look of Saint Louis Art Museum’s latest showstopping exhibition, “Age of Armor,” as well as all the details you should know before you go.

Happy reading!

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ONTHECOVER

WALBRANDTELECTRIC ANDTECHNOLOGY,INTERIOR DESIGNCENTEROFST.LOUIS

CONNECTEDLIVING MADEEASY

ByMaggiePeters

Therearealotofthingstoconsider whendoingahomeremodel, coveringeverythingfromaesthetics tofunctionality.TheInteriorDesign CenterofSt.Louishelpsstreamlinethisprocess byofferingsevenshowroomsinonefacilityand fiveinteriordesignfirms.

Oneoftheseshowrooms belongstoWalbrandt ElectricandTechnology,a locallyownedandoperated businessstartedbyAaron Walbrandtin2010that providesclientswith connectedsmarthome technology,suchasvoice andmediacontrolthat enhancethefunctionand styleofahome.

“Wefigureoutwhattheclientwantsand designasystembasedonthoseneedsthatis easytoupgradeastechchangesandkeeps thedesignerhappybymakingthetechnology disappear,”Walbrandtexplains.“That’swhywe havethisspaceintheInteriorDesignCenter.We wanttobeapartnerforeachoftheseshowrooms andthedesigners.Wewanttoenhancethe productsandservicestheysell.”

WalbrandtElectricandTechnologybegan withtechnologyinstallation,suchaslighting

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Thisseamlessprocess –whichincludesany maintenancetheclientmay require–canbecredited toWalbrandtElectric andTechnology’sdedicated andreliableteam.

“We’reintheservice business,andthepeople whoprovidethatservice arecritical,”Walbrandt says.“Ouremployeesare skilledandcanworkindependentlywithclients. Wewanttoavoidtheannoyingservicecallwhere someonecomesoutanddoesn’tknowwhat they’redoing;bereadyandpreparedtogetthe jobdonerightthefirsttime.”

“Ourteamdoeswhat’srightforthecustomer, beitahomeownerorbusiness,”addsco-ownerTim Sansone.“We’reempoweringourpersonneland they’rereliablepeople.Theclientisingoodhands.”

Sansonebecameaco-ownerinWalbrandt ElectricandTechnologylastyearandcommends

thecustomer-firstmentalitythatisinstilledin thecompanyfromtoptobottom.

“AaronandIhavebeenfriendsforalong time,”hesays.“Iinvestedinthecompanynot onlybecauseoftheopportunityforgrowth butbecauseIthinkAaronisoneofthemost customer-focusedpeopleI’veevermet.Ithink that’swhatsetshimapartintheindustry.”

“HavingTimasanothersetofeyesofthe businesswassomethingIreallyneeded,” Walbrandtsays.“It’sagreatrelationshipand allowsustobeabettercompany,togrow,and offermoreservicesforourclients.”

VisitWalbrandtElectricandTechnologyat theInteriorDesignCenterofSt.Louistoday.

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BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR PLAYTIME FOR KIDS

By Dr. Jenny Detert

Spring is finally here – and it’s the perfect time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Playing outside is a great way for families to spend time together and also has the added benefit of boosting your child’s health. Research shows that more outdoor time for kids is linked to healthier weight, better eyesight, less depression and anxiety and improved motor development. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children get at least one hour of physical activity every day. Spending time outdoors, whether during sports or unstructured play with friends, is a great way to achieve this recommendation.

The benefits of playing outside extend beyond just physical and emotional health – spending time outdoors also gives kids the chance to

explore nature and take a break from screens. In our increasingly technological world with constant stimulation and sound, the quiet beauty of our natural world can help our kids get a muchneeded “brain break.”

Here are some tips on how to enjoy the outdoors as a family:

„ Visit a park: St. Louis is home to many beautiful parks and best of all, they’re free! Bring a frisbee or soccer ball, pack a picnic or plan on enjoying the playground to burn off some energy.

„ Take a family hike: There are many hiking trails in our community that range from short, paved walks to more challenging, off-the-beatenpath trails. Some of my family’s favorites include Powder Valley Nature Center and Castlewood State Park.

„ Explore the zoo: Saint Louis Zoo is fun for the whole family. Not only are the animals and

exhibits interesting and educational, but the zoo is also huge, giving you ample opportunity to get your steps in!

„ Go on a nature walk: My kids love doing nature scavenger hunts where spotting various local plants and animals earns different points. Be creative with assigning point values. The person with the most points at the end wins!

„ Ride your bike: This can be done in your neighborhood or on a bike path such as Grant’s Trail or around Creve Coeur Lake. Make sure to wear a helmet!

Enjoy the beauty that is springtime in St. Louis. And don’t forget to bring sunscreen, hats and plenty of water! ln

Dr. Jenny Detert is a pediatrician with Mercy Clinic. For more information, or to find a physician near you, visit mercy.net/laduenews.

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ASupper ClubLike NoOther

ByCharlotteRenner

Picturethis:Youwalkintoaprivatespace, andanexperiencedchefstartsserving youcoursebycourse,eachonemore breathtakingthanthelast.Butit’smore thanjustatop-notchdinnerclub–eachdishis infusedwithTHCorCBD.Foranediblecannabis experiencethatdoesn’tsacrificeanyculinary prowess,looktothesethreeSt.Louiscannabis dinnerclubs.

ChartreuseDinnerClub

Thiselevatedcannabisdinnerclub comesfromformerNewYork privatechefandrecipe developerAliyaWaldman (picturedhere).

ChartreuseDinner Clubisprimarily focusedonbringing cannabis’health benefitstoitsguests. Itdoesthisthrough precisedosingusing amachinetoinfuse eachdish.Thisallows Waldmantoadjusteach guest’sexperience,nomatter whattheircannabisexperience levelis.Shealsoofferstheoptiontoinfusefood withCBDinsteadofTHC.Thefooditselfis wherethingsgetevenmoreinteresting–expect showstoppingdisheslikesquidinkpasta,Irish butter-poachedsnapperorapplewood-smoked campfiretart.Waldmanhostsanywherefromsix to10dinnerseachmonth.CheckoutChartreuse DinnerClubonInstagramforinformation andbooking.

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CannabrunchbyPop’sBlue MoonandYonderEats

Ifyou’realongtimeSt.Louisan,chancesare you’veheardofPop’sBlueMoon,adiveybaron TheHill.Butdidyouknowthatit’soneofthe mostcannabis-forwardbarsinthearea?Apart fromTHC-andCBD-infuseddrinks,Pop’sBlue Moonalsopartnerswiththepop-upYonder EatstoputonCannabrunch.Althoughit’snot adinner,perse,thebruncheventwillleaveyou satisfiedwithfivecoursesofcannabisinfusedfare.Withablendoffamiliar favoritesandupscaledishes,past Cannabruncheshaveincluded tomatosoupandgrilledcheese, minigoudaquiches,aspinon aKFCbowlandatresleches cake.Eachdishisloadedwith10 milligramsofhemp-derivedTHC. Tobethefirsttoknowwhenanew Cannabrunchdatedrops,follow Pop’sBlueMoonandYonderEats onInstagram.

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RootedBudsisarguablyoneofthefirst cannabissupperclubstosproutinSt.Louis:It’s beeninoperationsince2019whenitscustomers wererequiredtohaveamedicalmarijuanacard. Althoughregulationshaveevolvedandcannabis isnowrecreationallylegalizedinMissouri,one thinghasstayedconsistentforRootedBudsis

itspartnershipwithTheColaLounge,aprivate cannabisclubonCherokeeStreet.Onthelast Fridayofeverymonth,RootedBudsoffers FriedFriday,acannabis-infuseddinnerseries. Thenightconsistentlyincludestried-and-true RootedBudsdishesliketacoquesadillas,blondie browniesandRootedBudsFamousLemonade. Tolearnmoreorbookyourownprivate cannabisdinnerexperience,followRootedBuds onInstagram.

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ANewLeader

SaintLouisPublicSchoolswillsoonhavea newsuperintendent.

BeginningJuly1,2023,Dr.Keisha Scarlettwillstepintothe rolefollowingthe14-yeartenure ofDr.KelvinAdamsandthe interimtenureofDr.Nicole Williams.ShejoinsSLPS aftermorethantwo decadeswithSeattle PublicSchools,including hermostrecenttitleas assistantsuperintendent ofacademics.Although herplacementwasofficially announcedinFebruary2023, Scarlettsaysthatshe’salready readytoserveSt.Louisfamilies.

“ThisisagreattimeforthecityofSt. Louis,”Scarlettsays.“Iamexcitedtobeapartof therenaissanceineducatingitschildren.”

ScarlettjoinstheranksofSLPSafterthe schooldistrictandboardofeducationconducted anationalsearchtofilltherolewiththehelpof educationleadersearchfirmRay&Associates, Inc.HervastexperiencemakesScarlettuniquely qualifiedtotakethehelmduringatransitional momentineducation.

“Ihavetheuniquevantagepointofhaving

numerousrolesineducationacrossmycareer inSeattlePublicSchools,”Scarlettsays.“Each role–fromparenttoeducatortoschoolleader todistrictleader–haspreparedmeforthe opportunitytoleadandserveinSaintLouis PublicSchools.Ihavebeenpreparing mywholelifeforSt.Louis!”

Scarlett’saccomplishments duringhertenurewith SeattlePublicSchools werenumerousand impactful.Onenoteworthy highlight:Asassistant superintendent, Scarlettintroducedand implementedastrategic plantoincreaseearly literacyamongBlackboys andotherstudentsfurthestfrom educationaljustice.

“Whenwelookedatstudentdatawith trackedover-identificationamongstnegative indicatorsandunder-identifiedinpositive indicators,theyweremorelikelytobeAfrican Americanboysandyoungmaleteens,”Scarlett explains.“Ifwecouldcreateasystemthatworks forBlackboys,wecouldsupportthethrivingof allstudents.”

Aschiefofequity,Scarlettco-foundedthe tuition-freeeducatorpreparationprogram AcademyforRisingEducators,whichhasa90

percentretentionrate.ThroughARE,Scarlett partneredwithSeattleCentralCollegeandthe CityofSeattletoservemorethan300aspiring educatorsofcolor.

Challengesofcourseawaitanyoneinpublic education.Thankstothelingeringeffectsofthe pandemicanddroppingenrollmentthroughout thecity,countyandcountry–amongamultitude ofotherfactorsnotnecessarilyseenorfeltinthe St.Louisarea–thepromiseoffreeandpublic educationforallchildrenfeelsmoretenuous thanever.

Scarlettsaysthatsheintendsto“hitthe groundlistening”whenhertenureofficially kicksoffinJuly.Sheexplainsthatthisthreephaselisteningtourincludesengaging, exploringandempoweringdistrictstaff,school leaders,educators,students,familiesand communitystakeholders.

Thelisten-and-learntourwilluncover importantinsightsaboutthedirectionofSLPSas Scarlettmovesforward.

“Iamheartenedbytheresilience,joyand commitmentofthepeopleofSt.Louis,”shesays. “ItisessentialthatIleadwithmycorevaluesof hope,authenticity,collaborationandexcellence. Together,wewillensurethataSaintLouisPublic Schoolseducationwillbeagatewaytounlimited possibilities.”

ByDrewGieseke Scarlettwillstepintothe rolefollowingthe14-yeartenure

readytoserveSt.Louisfamilies.

PublicSchools.Ihavebeenpreparing mywholelifeforSt.Louis!”

duringhertenurewith

literacyamongBlackboys andotherstudentsfurthestfrom educationaljustice.

SP EL L I N G with Sassy

ByAshleyKlein |PhotocourtesyofSophiaSaleeby

SPELLING CHAMPAND HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SOPHIA“SASSY”

SALEEBY CREATESCURRICULUM FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS

Itbeginswithamission–fortheGirl Scouts,it’stousetheirstrengths,take onchallengesandmaketheworlda betterplace.FortheScrippsNational SpellingBee,it’stoinspirecuriosity andacademicachievement. ForSassy?It’salloftheabove. WhenSophia“Sassy”Saleebysetoutto chooseherGirlScoutGoldAwardproject, herexperienceasacompetitivespellercame tomind.

“Iwastryingto thinkofproblemsthat Iwantedtoaddressin mycommunity,”saysthe LadueHortonWatkins HighSchoolsenior. “Irealizedthat,inthe spellingbee,mostof thekidsthatexcelat nationalcompetitions atreally,reallyhigh levelshaveprivate coachesoraccessto costlyspellingresources online.SoIthought, quitefrankly,thisisunfair;alotoffamilies don’thavethemoneytopayforthis.”

Saleebyisnostrangertothespellingbee world.Shebeganspellingcompetitivelyin thesecondgrade,wonherschoolbeesand madeittoSt.LouisRegionalFinalsbefore competingatthe92ndScrippsNational SpellingBeein2019,wheresheplaced51st outof562contestants.

“Ididn’tuseprivatetutorsorexpensive spellingservicesmyself,butIhadfamily memberswhocouldtakeouttimefrom theirschedulestohelpmereviewwords.”

Alongsidefinancialdisparities,nothaving aparentwhoisableorwillingtohelpwith studyingandpreparationcanprohibitsome studentsfromparticipatinginbeesaswell, Saleebyexplains.

“Spelling’sbeenimportantforme academicallyandalsoasmycommunity becauseImetalotoffriendsthrough spelling,”shesays.“Iwantedtocreate SpellingwithSassytotryandbridgethis gap[bycreating]afree,qualityresource togetkidsthinkingabouthowtoimprove theirspellingatamoreadvancedlevel. Butalso,Ijustwantedtogetkidsexcited aboutspelling.”

TosaythatSpellingwithSassyhasmade animpactisanunderstatement.Atthetime ofpublication,Saleebyhasdistributedthe freecurriculumtomorethan150schoolsand enrichmentprogramsintheSt.Louisarea andbeyond.

“Icontactedallofthedifferentdistricts ofeducationacrossthecountrytotrytosend mypacketouttootherstates.[Throughthis process]Ilearnedalotabouttheeducation systemandthatsome statesareknownas‘closed states,’whichmeans thattheDepartmentof Educationcan’timplement [newcurriculum]atany districtlevel,andit’supto eachdistrictandschool todecidewhattheywant. ButIdidgetresponses fromNebraskaandNew Hampshire,andtheysaid they’dsenditouttoall theirschools.”

TheSpellingwith Sassycurriculumisn’t justalistofvocabularywordsorquicktips. Instead,Saleebycoverscoreconceptslike etymology,wordfamiliesandphonetics.She introducesreaderstospellingbeebasicsand waystogetinvolved–allwhilesprinkling wordsearches,wordscramblesand smilingbeecharactersdrawnbyhersister throughoutthepacket.

“Ihadacoupleofpeoplepilottestmy packet;Ithinktheywerein5thand6th grade,”shesays.“Igotsomeconstructive feedbackonhowtomakeitmoreengaging forkidsbyaddingcolorandfungraphics tokeeptheirattention.Theywerehappy becausethereweregamesinthere;itwasn’t abigblockoftextinwhichtheygotbored bythesecondline.Iwasreallyhappythatit workedwellfromthekids’perspective.”

EventhoughSaleeby’sprojectfortheGirl ScoutGoldAwardistechnicallycomplete, she’sasbusyasevercontinuingtospreadthe word.Duringthelastfewmonths,Saleeby metwitharepresentativefromtheScripps NationalSpellingBeetodiscusscollaborating onfutureprogramsandresources.Shealso partneredwithSaintLouisUniversity’s SchoolofEducationtotalktothefoundation classabouttheimportanceofhercurriculum

andherjourney–andbecauseSLUEducation isthenewsponsorfortheSt.Louisregional spellingbee,Saleebywasalsoabletospeakto spellersandstudentsattheregionalfinals.

“Iwanttoputarealpersonbehindmy resource,”Saleebysays.“It’sonethingtosee aresourceandanotherthingtoknowthe personandthestorybehindputting ittogether.”

Althoughshecurrentlyhashereyesseton apre-medtrackforcollege,Saleeby’spassion forgettingkidsexcitedaboutlearningwon’t beforgottenanytimesoon.

“[Medicineis]kindofrelatedbecauseI likeworkingwithkids.I’mnotsureabout pediatricsbecauseIdon’tknowwhat specialtyI’mseton,butI’dliketoworkwith childreninsomecapacity.Ihaveawide varietyofinterests,andIthinkit’ssuperfun tobuildaconnectionwithkids.”

WordsAroundtheGlobe

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IwantedtocreateSpelling withSassytotryandbridge thisgap[bycreating]afree, qualityresourcetogetkids thinkingabouthowto improvetheirspellingat amoreadvancedlevel.”

–SOPHIASALEEBY

Builtin1878thistwo-storyhistoricclassicwhitebrickhomehasallthemodernupscale amenities.Thestate-of-the-artkitchenwasdesignedbyKarrBickInteriorsandfeatured inAbodeMagazine;includesWolfandSub-Zeroappliances,Shawundermountsink,and abeautifulLaCornueGasRange.Ten-footceilingsthroughoutwithoriginaloversized moldingandwalnutstaircase.The10acregroundsincludea1.5storyguesthousewith afullkitchenandlaundry.Aswellasathree-cardetachedgarage,gardeningshed,and chickencoop/dogkennel.MLS#23017841

DESIGN&DÉCOR

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By Nancy Robinson

You simply can’t go wrong with high-end jacquard sheeting, hand-painted decorative porcelain and a low-rider cocktail table.

A scrolling floral jacquard design adds subtle sophistication to ralph lauren’s 600-thread-count italian cotton sateen pillow shams, sheeting and duvet cover. Machine washable, it’s available in full/ queen and king sizes. (ralphlaurenhome.com)

This 19.5-inch-high porcelain ginger jar is made using ancient methods. it features an intensely detailed, hand-painted village scene that could inspire the design direction for an entire room. (ethanallen.com)

EJ Victor’s low-rider Ming cocktail table is made in the U.S. from maple solids. it features a carbon high-gloss finish. it’s available with numerous paint and stain options. (designanddetailstl.com)

Thisisanincredibleopportunitytoliveinaluxuriousgatedcommunityinanexecutive ranchstylehomewithalaid-backlifestyleperfectforbusyjetsetters!Thishomehas beenbeautifullyupdatedfeaturingnewengineeredhardwoodflooringthroughoutthe mainlevel,highendquartzcountertopsfeaturingawaterfallbacksplash,newcustombuiltkitchen,newerappliances,newlighting,newcustombuiltinshelvesinthemainfloor office,newmillworktonameafewoftheupgrades.Thishomefeaturesover4200squarefeet oflivingspacewithtwofireplaces,multipleentertainingspaces,awetbarinthelowerlevel andamainfloorlaundry.Locatedonapremiumcul-de-saclotwithterrace,coveredpatioand 2cargarage.Donotmissthisstunningrenovation!

Bohemian Spring

By Katie Yeadon

This spring, combine bold yellows, bright jade greens and earthy tones for a bohemian vibe that will last all the way through the warmer months.

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En Saison dress $146, Blush Boutique

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DESIGNELEMENTS Delightful DINING

Whentaskedwithcreatinga sophisticatedyetstandoutdiningroom, AmyStudebakerofAmyStudebaker Designdeliveredwithplayfulpopsof color,discretedetailsandfabulousfunctionality.

“Becauseourclientsenjoyentertainingsomuch, therewasamainfocusonmakingthediningrooma spacewhereservingfamilymealsfeelssophisticated andeasygoing,”Studebakersays.“Whenourclients wantedsomethingpolishedyetuniquefortheirdining room,weknewaGracie-inspiredwallpaperwouldbe justthedetailtobasethedesignaround.”

StudebakerfoundaChinoiseriemural,showcasing gardenscenesinasoftcolorpalette,whichshesays helpedhertoachievehergoal.

“Thewallpaperisanobviousfavoritedesign elementasitactsasastunningworkofartsurrounding theentireroom,”Studebakersays.“Inalight lavenderwithdelicatefloralsandbirds,itmakesthe perfectstatement.”

Thefretworkpatternadorningtheceilingmakesa statementallitsown.

“Thefretworkpatternallowstheceilingtohave itsmomentbutnotovertakethedesign,”Studebaker says.“Instead,itplaysanintegralpartintheoverallstyle andfeeloftheroom.”

Herfavoritecomponentoftheroom,however,isthe stunningchandelierinthespace’scenter.

“Thefeatherchandelierissuchafunfocalpiece inthisdiningroom,”Studebakersays.“Itallowsthe spacetobeplayfulwhilestillmakingthediningroom feeltraditional.”

Thatenergywastheultimategoalforthespace.

“Ilovewhenaclientcomestouswithaspecificcolor paletteinmindfortheirhome,”Studebakersays. “Colors,texturesandpatternssetthetoneforahome, andwewantedthisbrightcolorpalettetofeelgraceful yetapproachable.Wenormallydon’thavethe opportunitytoworkwithshadesofpurple,sothiswasa funchangeforus!”

AmyStudebakerDesign,11614PageServiceDrive, St.Louis,314-440-0853,amystudebakerdesign.com

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LAURENTHORPOPENS

BONBONIINTERIORDESIGN AFTERSHUTTERINGHER BOUTIQUESHOP,BONBONI MERCANTILECO.

Whenonedoorcloses,anotheroneopens–or,inthecase ofLaurenThorp,ownerofthebelovedBonboniMercantile Co.,thesamedooropenswithafabulousnewfocus.

“InsteadofBonboniMercantileCompany,weare BonboniInteriorDesign–buttheheartisthesame,”saysThorp,who openedBonboniMercantileCo.fiveyearsago.“Bonboni[MercantileCo.] wasallabouthelpingyouconnectwithyourlovedonesthroughgifts. MygoalwithBonboniInteriorDesignistohelpclientscreatespacesthat canfostermeaningfulrelationshipswiththeirfamilyandfriendsthrough beautifuldesign.”

Designprowessissomethingheroriginalshop,withoutadoubt,showcased.

“I’vehadpeoplewalkintotheshopandjustkindofsighandsay,‘Iwish Icouldlivehere,’”Thorpsays.“Ilovedthatcompliment.Nothingmeantmore tome.PeopleaskedifIdidinteriordesignandIalwayssaid,‘No,Idon’t havethebandwidth.’I’msuretherearesomepeopleouttherewithhigher capacities,butIjustknewIcouldn’tdoboththingswell.”

ThatrealizationiswhatbroughtThorptoofficiallycloseBomboni MercantileCo.,theboutiquethatwasrecognizedas“TheMostBeautiful IndependentStoreinMissouri”byArchitecturalDigestin2018.

“Bonboniwassuchasweetseasonandagreatexperience,”Thorpsays. “Ilearnedsomuchintermsofstyling,merchandisingandworkingwith clients.Itjustfeltliketherighttimetopivot,butshuttingdowntheshop wasbittersweet.Ihadalotofamazingclientsandcustomerswhocame

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tosaygoodbye,butthisnewpivotissortofanextensionofBonboni.It’snot closing;I’mcommittedtobringingthesamelevelofbeautyandattentionto detailtomyinteriordesignprojects.”

ThorpsaysBonboni Interior Design,which willeventuallyoperateout of thesamespacelocatedat2246KlemmSt.inSt.Louis,willoffereverything from color consultationsandfloor-planassistance to full-serviceinterior designandmore.

“I’mcurrentlypartneringwithKarrBickKitchen&Bathonourfirst projectforahomeinLadue,”Thorpsays.“They’rehandlingthebathroom, andI’mdoingtheprimarybedroom.Theplanistoeventuallyredothewhole houseoverthenextfewyears.”

Ifyou’veseenThorp’sstyle,youknowthefunhasjustbegun.

“Ilovecolor,andIthinkthat’sbeenevidentthroughmyshop,”shesays. “Ialsolovelayeringpatternsandtexturesandblendingarchitecturalstyles.”

Thorpcallsherstyleeclecticyetelegant.

“Ithinkeclecticcangiveoffthisconnotationofbeingnotwell-refined, butIdefinitelylovearefineddesign,”Thorpsays.“Ilovehigh-end,beautiful designsthatareluxuriousandtraditional.Ialsolovemixinginwhimsical piecesthataremaybealittlebitunexpectedandverycolorful.”

ThorpbelievesheruniquestylehelpsherstandoutintheSt.Louis interiordesignscene.

“Ihavenotfoundatonofdesignerswhousecolorlavishly,”shesays. “Andmaybethat’sthemarket,right?ButifIexist,certainlyotherpeople likemeexist.I’veattractedthosepeoplethroughmyshop,soIknowthey’re outthere.”

Thorpisfullypreparedtopursueherpassionforsuchpeople.

“Myentirecareerhaspreparedmeforthisnewchapter,”Thorpsays. “Earlyinmycareer,Iworkedinprojectmanagementforthefederal government,whichhelpedmedeveloptheneededskillstoexecutelargescaleprojectswithmanystakeholders.Afterthat,Iwasthefounderofa venture-backedtechnologystartup,whichhelpedmedevelopmyleadership andvisionaryskills.Asashopowner,Idevelopedakeeneyefordesignand aestheticstocurateacohesiveproductselectionthatcustomerswanted… I’mexcitedtocontinuetodevelop.It’sbeenreallyfun.”

LaurenThorp,314-472-3457,bonbonimercantile.com

Asashopowner, Idevelopedakeen eyefordesignand aestheticstocurate acohesiveproduct selectionthat customerswanted …I’mexcitedto continuetodevelop. It’sbeenreallyfun.

–LAUREN

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FACES ofRealEstate

ByMaggiePeters

JillAzar

JillAzarhasbeenaLauraMcCarthytopproducerforsixstraightyears,a testamenttoherskillinputtingclients’needsattheforefront.Shefocuseson workingtogetherwithherclients,buildingtrustandstrongrelationships–and havingalittlefunalongtheway!

“Iworkedincustomerserviceforalongtimeandenjoyedinteractingwith people,”shesays.WhenAzarmovedbacktoSt.Louis,realestatefeltlikeanatural careerchangethatallowedhertospendmoretimewithfamily.Morethan13years later,Azarhasneverlookedback.“Iappreciatethechallengesandhurdlesreal estatethrowsatmeandthesatisfactionofpleasingmyclients.”

AsaSt.Louisnative,Azarknowsherwayaroundthecentralcorridorand surroundingareas,withaspecialtyinClayton,Ladue,Kirkwood,Glendale,and WebsterGroves.“Whereveryouare,wearethere,”sheconfirms.

Whetherit’scoachingbasketballorhandlingcrosswalkduty,Azarenjoys volunteeringwhereherchildrengotoschool.Herotherhobbiesincludeattending theirsportsgamesandhostingfriendsandfamilywhenevershecan.

MaryBethBenes

Forsellersandbuyersseekingthemostknowledgeable,experiencedand professionalagentintheGreaterSt.LouisMetroregion,theirsearchoften endsatColdwellBankerRealty–Gundaker,whereMaryBethBenesserves St.LouisCounty,St.CharlesCounty,the40/64Corridor,Ladue,Frontenac,Town andCountryandChesterfield.

TheNo.1agentwithColdwellBankerRealty–Gundakerin2022withmore than$1billionintotalsalesinhercareer,Benesisrankedinthetopquarterpercent ofallagentsintheSt.Louismetroarea.Licensedsince2003,shecreatesastressfreeprocessforherclientswhileplacingtheminthebestposition,whetherthey arebuyingorselling.Sheispraisedforworkingonbehalfofherclients’interests, aswellasbeingactivelyinvolvedduringallpriceandcontractnegotiations.

Benesworksaroundtheclockforherclients,andhasbuiltanunparalleled knowledgeofthemarketandstrongworkingrelationshipswiththeotheragentsin thearea.BenesandColdwellBankerRealty–Gundakerispoisedtoserveyouwith resultsthatsimplycan’tbematched.

BreihanMalecekPetersen&James

TheBreihanMalecekPetersen&Jamesteamhasbuiltalongstanding reputationinSt.Louisofservingclientsandtheirrealestateneedsfor 60-pluscombinedyears.Theteam’smotto-“CustomerServiceSecond toNone”-islivedbyeverydayforeachoneoftheirclients.

“Althoughweeacharrivedtoourcareersinrealestatethroughdifferent corporatepaths,weallhavefoundourcallinginlifeinsuccessfullyassistingour clientswithbuyingandsellingtheirhomes,”saysCarolynMalecek.

MalecekaddsthattheteamhaswoneveryawardanddesignationBerkshire HathawayHomeServicesAllianceRealEstatehasbestowed,includingthe inductionintotheagency’sprestigiousHallofFame.However,theteamismost proudofthefactthatmorethan90-percentoftheirbusinesseachyearcomesfrom pastclientsandreferrals,provingtheirhighlevelofcustomersatisfaction.

TheBreihanMalecekPetersen&Jamesteamalsosupportsmanylocalcauses, includingdonatingtotheAnimalProtectionAssociationineachclient’snameon everytransactionandvolunteeringatthesheltertwiceeachmonth.

“Astherealestatemarketchangesyeartoyearwecontinuetoevolvewithnew ideasandtoolstobetterserveourclients,”Malecekconcludes.“Ourteamishere toserveyou!”

KimCarneyisconsistentlyrankedastheNo.1ColdwellBankerPremieragent andlistedinthetop1percentofallREALTORSinSt.Louis.Shespecializesin thehigh-endrealestatemarket,utilizingauniqueandaggressivemarketing planthatsellshomes.

Differentfromothertopagents,Carneypridesherselfonherproactiveapproach. Shedoesnotstickasigninyouryard,“hoping”thatyourhomewillsell.Shecreates top-notchprintadvertisingthatcan’tbebeat.Shealsousessocialmediaboosts andotheruniquetoolsthatmakeasignificantdifference.Sheoffersthenecessary experienceandsavvynegotiationskillstogetherclientswhattheywant.

CarneyattendedLadueHortonWatkinsHighSchool,wenttotheUniversity ofMissouri-Columbiaandreceivedhermaster’sdegreeincounselingfromthe UniversityofMissouri-St.Louis.Carneyisaemptynesterasherdaughters,Emma andGrace,attendcollegeattheUniversityofKentucky.

Carneyenjoystravelingandhangingoutwithherchildren,usuallybesidethe pool.Shestaysinvolvedinnumerouscharities,includingtheSt.LouisOvarian CancerAwarenessorganization,whichchampionsacausethatisdeartoherheart. Afterovercomingovariancancernineyearsago,Carneydonates10percentofher incometoSitemanCancerCenter.

KimCarney

JillMalleyCohen

With38yearsintherealestateindustryandmorethan$150millionin careersales,JillMalleyCohenconsidersherselftobedependable, dedicatedanddeterminedwhenhelpingclientsreachtheirrealestate goals.MalleyCohenisrecognizedasaLauraMcCarthyRealEstateTopProducer formorethan20yearsandaCertifiedRelocationSpecialist,workingthroughout theSt.Louiscentralcorridorandsurroundingareas.

Outsideofwork,MalleyCohengivesbacktothecommunitythroughvolunteer workandfundraising,andhasformallysatontheboardofseveralorganizations. Shealsoenjoyshiking,needlepoint,knittingandherlocalbookclub.Sheisa mothertoanamazingsonwithwhomshehassharedmanytraveladventures.

EllenDolan

Afull-timeREALTORwithLauraMcCarthy,EllenDolangotherstart8years agowhenheryoungestchildenteredkindergarten.

“Ialwaysenjoyeddrivingorwalkingthroughmyneighborhoodand surroundingareas,poppingintoOpenHousesandtalkingwithfriendsaboutthe newesthouseonthemarket.And,oftentimes,thosehomewerelistedbyLaura McCarthy,”Dolansays.

DolanisalifelongresidentofGlendaleandWebsterandspecializesin thoseareas,alongwithKirkwoodandWarsonWoods.Sheconsidershermarket knowledgeanddedicationtohighqualityservicewithherclientstobeher greateststrengths.

“Imeetwithmyclientsandlistentotheirbuyingandsellingwantsandneeds,” shesays.“Allrealestatetransactionshavetheirchallengesandsurprisesattimes, butwhenIworkasateamwithmyclients,weworkthroughthosesituationsand getthetransactiontotheclosingtable.”

Outsideofwork,Dolanvolunteerswithherchurch,MaryQueenofPeace andwithhersons’highschool,DeSmetJesuit.Shealsolovesentertainingfamily andfriends,playinggolfandpickleballandspendingtimewithherhusband andsixchildren.

MissyFish

HavingbeenwithLauraMcCarthyRealEstateforsevenyears,MissyFish makesithergoaltogiveeveryclientlegendaryservicethatisresponsive, efficientandmemorable.WorkingthroughoutSt.Louis,St.LouisCounty andSt.CharlesCounty,sheconsidershercareforherclientsandknowledgeofthe industrytobeherspecialty,whichhasearnedherthedesignationofTopAgentby LauraMcCarthyfrom2017to2022.

FishshowsthatsameoutstandingcaretotheSt.Louiscommunity:“Iserveon thecommitteeforLollyFest,aspecialeventthatsupportsLolly’sPlace,anafterschooltutoringprogramthathelpsstudentslearntolovelearning.”Shealsoserves asaLectorandontheAltarSocietyforStJoseph’sCatholicChurchinClayton.

Outsideofrealestateandvolunteerwork,Fishenjoysworkingoutwithagroup offriendswhohavebeendoingstepaerobicstogethersincetheearly80salong withspendingtimewithherfamily–fromherbrotherandsister-in-lawdowntothe newestfamilymember,agreat,greatnephew–andhercat‘kids’:KevinBacon, MausandCrabbyPatty!

TheGellmanTeam

BrothersMarkGellmanandNeilGellmancombinedtheirwiderangeof experience,education,andpassionforrealestatetocreateTheGellman Teamin2008.Theysoldtheir firstmillion-dollarlistingin2011–and170 moresince.Theteamhit$1billionincareersalesin2020and,justthreeyears later,they’refastapproaching$1.8billion.TheGellmanTeam’scommitmentand dedicationtotheirclientscanbeseenin1,200-plus5-starGoogleandZillowreviews.

MarkGellmanandNeilGellmanareveryproudoftheteamculturethey’ve createdfollowingtheircorevalues—integrity,honesty,professionalism,confidentiality, responsiveness,reliability,attentiontodetail,clientrelationshipsforlife,giving back,persistingwithoutexception,andfamily-life-workharmony.Oneofthe brothers’greatest,sharedpassionsisgivingbacktothecommunitiesinwhichthey liveandwork.Theteamsupportsover90charitiesandrecentlyheldits16thfree trainingeventfortheagentcommunity.

GetanInstantHomeValuationwithTheGellmanTeamattgtvalue.com.

SallyGoldkampandAllyHealeyTeam

SallyGoldkampandAllyHealeyarebusinesspartnersandlifelongfriends. Theyenjoyhelpingclientsinallstagesoftheirlives–whetherthatisfirsttimehomebuying,downsizing,orbuyerslookingformorespacewith growingfamiliesandcareers.Theyknowthatcommunicationiskey,andsincethe partnershipbeganin2019,thetwohaveearnedNo.1TeamatGladysManionin 2020andTop5Producersin2021and2022.TheduocoversthegreaterSt.Louis area,primarilyspecializingintheCentralCorridor.

“Weloveourjobandtrytomaketheexperienceasstress-freeaspossiblefor ourclients.Withtwoofus,someoneisalwaysavailable–whichisoftheutmost importanceinthisindustry,”theysay.Theirknowledge,workethic,andintegrity setthemapartfromothers.

GoldkampandHealeyarecloselyconnectedwiththeirneighborhoodsof Ladue-WarsonWoodsandKirkwood-DesPeres,respectively.Theyareactively involvedintheirkids’schoolswithcoaching,PTO,andvariousfundraising committeesoutsideofwork.Thepairenjoysmakingmemorieswiththeirfamilies andexploringnewrestaurantsandsitesaroundSt.Louis.

SusanCoxHolden

With33yearsas a JanetMcAfeetopagentandcountlesspositive testimonials,SusanCoxHoldenhastheexperiencethatyouneed. Throughouthercareerhermottohasneverchanged:SimplySuperior ServicewithIntegrity.

“Peopleare whatmakethisbusinesssosatisfyingtome,”shesays.“Ilove helpingbuyersfindjusttherightpropertytocallhome,orassistingsellerswith suggestionsand resourcestogeteachhome readytosellquickly.I amtruly personallyinvolvedateachstage,and I treateveryhomeasifitwasmyown. Repeatclientsand referralshavemademybusinesssosuccessful. I wouldlove toworkwithyou!”

Show+SellSTL

Show+SellSTListhenewnamefortheformerSusieO.JohnsonTeam. Show+SellSTLstillfeaturesthesamemother-daughtermanagingpartners, SusieO.JohnsonandLindseyJacobs,andtheirteamof10licensedagents. Togetherwiththeirteam,theyspecializeinhelpingtheirclients findtheirdream home,workingacrossWestCounty,St.CharlesCountyandanywheretheirclients takethemintheMetroarea.Theyhavesuccessfullynegotiatedthousandsofreal estatetransactionsandpromisetheywon’tbeout-worked,guidingeachclient throughasmoothandsuccessfultransaction,whilehavingfunalongtheway. Theyhaveover45yearsofcombinedrealestateexperienceandover$750 millioninlifetimesales,andbringthatexperiencetoeachclienttheyworkwith.

SueKellyTeam

SueKellyisafull-service,top-producingrealestateprofessionalwithCompass RealtyGroup.With25-plusyears’experience,specializinginwestSt.Louis Countyandthecentralcorridor,SueKellyhashelpedmanyfamiliesexceed theirrealestategoals.Kelly’sclientspraiseherattentiontodetail,professionalism andefficiency,andbecauseofheryearsofexperience,shehasbecomeanexpert onlocations,value,pricingandnegotiations.AsaFive-StarTopAgentRecipient, SueKellyiscontentonlywhenherclientsare100-percentsatisfied–andevery clientishermostimportantclient!

WorkingalongsideSueKellyisMadysenHamilton,anorganizedandcreative realestateprofessionalwithprovenmarketingskillsthatgetclientsfullbrand exposure.Shepossesses fiveyearsofexperienceworkingintherealestateindustry andsix-plusinmarketingforadiversegroupoforganizationsandclients.With gainedexpertiseindataanalysis,publicationmarketingandweb-basedadvertising, sheassistsclientswithbusinessplanning,purchasing,branding,advertising, remodelingandmarketing.

KatieMcLaughlin

SomeinKatieMcLaughlin’slifesaythatshewasbornintorealestate;her motherownedarealestatecompany,andshegrewuparoundtheoffice.

“Ievenlearnedtospellmylastnamefromourrealestatesign,”shesays. In2001,shejoinedhermother’steamandhassincebecomeanexpertin sellinghomesacrossdifferentpricerangesinthecentralcorridor.

Herpassionliesinworkingwithfirst-timehomebuyersandseeingherclients selltheir3rdor4thhome.Bytreatingherclientslikefamilyandprioritizingtheir interests,shehasearnedthetopspotatLauraMcCarthyandaplaceinthetop 10REALTORsinSt.Louis.Lastyear,shewashonoredwiththeNo.1agentaward fromLauraMcCarthyRealEstate.

Shecreditshersuccesstohermom,whowashermentor,andthesupportive managementteamatLauraMcCarthy.McLaughlinisalsoanavidtennisplayer andlacrossecoachatVillaDuchesne.Sheishappilymarriedwithtwochildren andhopesthattheywillfollowinherfootstepssomeday.

KeithR.Manzerand ChristopherM.Klages M

anzer | Klageswasrankedastheno. 1 teamin2022. W ith careersales of$600-plusmillion,rangingfrom$250,000tonearly$7,000,000forasingle residence,KeithR.ManzerandChristopherM.Klagesunderstandhowto effectivelymarketluxuryproperties.Theypossess40-plus yearsofcombinedexperience andexpertiseinthehigh-endmarketanywhereinSt.Louis.

Theirhands-onapproachis a keyfactorintheirachievements.Theyanswertheirown phones,create a custommarketingplanforeachpropertytheylistforsaleoranactionplanto assistbuyerssotheycanachievetheirgoalofsuccessfullypurchasing a homeinthiscompetitive market.Plus,theyalwaysshowup – notanassistantoraninexperienced,newagent.

Theycontinuetodemonstratetheirmotivationanddeterminationinmaintaining theirextremelyhighsuccessrateandstellarreputationbycontinuallyseekingoutnew waystopromotenotonlylocally,butinternationally.Theirmottoissimple:workhard andtreatyourcustomersasyouwouldliketobetreatedyourself.

Theygivebacktothecommunity,aswell:Manzerestablishedascholarshipfundin 2011inthememoryofhisdeceasedpartnerthathelpsunderservedchildrenandisa pastboardmemberofCraftAllianceCenterofArt+Design.Klagescurrentlyservesas vice-presidentofthejuniorboardforAngels’Arms,whichworkswithfosterchildrento providestablehousingwhilekeepingsiblingstogether.

SteveMathes, CRS,GRI andJoeMathes,JD

With49yearsofcombinedexperience,knowledgeandunwavering dedicationtoclientsatisfaction,father-sonrealestateagentsSteve andJoeMathesservebuyersandsellersinthecentralcorridor.The powerhouseduoisrankedinthetop1percentofColdwellBanker®agents globally.SteveMatheswaselectedtotheColdwellBankerGundakerHallofFame in1999.Followingsuit,JoeMatheswasnamedRookieoftheYearhisveryfirstyear inthebusiness,atestamenttobothhistalentandhismentor.

Aslife-longSt.Louisresidents,SteveandJoeMathesbothhaveakeen knowledgeoftheareathatenablesthemtomatchabuyerwithahomethat bestmeetstheirneeds.Sellersgainacompetitiveedgewiththisteam’sproven pricingstrategies,impactfulmarketing,andwell-honednegotiationskills,which consistentlydelivertopreturnoninvestment.Theirprofessionalexpertiseand personalizedservicewillhelpyounavigatetoday’schallengingrealestatemarket.

SteveMathesandhiswifeof44years,Julie,haveanoldersonAndywhohas madehishomeinAtlanta.JoeMathesandhiswifeKaitlinliveafewblocksaway withtheirtwopreciouslittlegirlsCatherineandJulia,alongwiththeirawesome GermanShortHairedPointer,Millie.

SabrinaRobbPartners

RobbPartners’principal,SabrinaRobb,hasbeenimmersedinluxuryreal estatefornearly20years.Herteamspecializesinthesaleofdistinctive homesinSt.Louis’centralcorridor,specificallyClayton,Ladue,University City,andKirkwood.

Theagency’smissionistoprovideexceptionalserviceandaluxuryexperience forclientsateverypricepoint.Theircharterisbasedonanunwaveringcommitment toethicsinanindustrywhosereputationisoftentarnishedbyunscrupulous operators.Robbundertakestoprotectyouasaclientfrom“...anythingoranyone unreasonableinyourrealestatejourney.”

314.283.7590 sabrina.robb@compass.com

AllieRossiniandLaurenGillentine

Withmorethan25yearsofexperience,AllieRossiniandLaurenGillentine goaboveandbeyondyourrealestateexpectations!

Rossinihasrealestateinherblood–herfatherwasatoprealestate attorney,hermotheraninteriordesignerandherhusbandownshisowncommercial realestatecompany–andGillentinediscoveredherpassionwhenpurchasingher firsthome.Together,thisdynamiteteamworksthroughoutthecentralcorridorand St.LouisCountyandaretopproducersforLauraMcCarthy.

“Organically,weendupwithabouthalfofourbusinessbeinglistingsandhalf ofourbusinesshelpingbuyers,”RossiniandGillentinesay.“Wealsolovehelping clientsmoveinfromoutofstateandlearntheareaandallofthefantasticthings St.Louishastooffer.”

RossiniandherhusbandhavethreeboyswhoattendClaytonhighschoolanda sweetgoldenretrievernamedSammy.Gillentineismarriedandhastwoblacklabs namedMollyandWeller.

Theyconclude:“Welovewhatwedo,andloveworkingtogetherandwethink thatmakesthissometimesstressfulprocessofbuyingorsellingahomemuch moreenjoyable!”

MarySlay

MarySlay’sapproachtorealestatesalesisprovensuccessfulbyherrole asatopsalesagentatLauraMcCarthyRealEstate.Asanaccounting professionalandaproductmanager,Slaybecamepassionateaboutreal estatein2017duringherownprocessofbuyingtheirfamilyhomeinUniversityCity. Slayhasabackgroundintraining,management,analyticsandpromotionsandher successasaREALTORisbuiltuponanexceptionalunderstandingoftrends,details andprocessesthatengendersloyaltyandconfidence.Anenthusiasticpeople personandworkaholicbynature,Slayiscreative,tirelessandthorough,utilizingher warmsmileandsenseofhumortorulethedaywhenitcomestoworkingwellwith othersandtacklingthedetails.

SlayspecializesintheSt.LouiscentralcorridorandSt.CharlesCountyand lovesthechallengeandsatisfactionthatcomeswithmatchingclientswiththeir foreverdreamhomes.Whilesellingorbuyingahomecanbeastressfulprocess, Slayworksdiligentlytoensureasmoothseamlessandstress-freetransactionfor allpartiesinvolved.

Slaysharesherlifewithherhusband,Hank,hersonandtwodogs.Sheloves cookingforherlargegroupoffamilyandfriendsbutequallyenjoysdinnersout andisalwaysasourcefornewrestaurantsandshopsaroundtown.

AlyssaSuntrup

AlyssaSuntruphasalwayshadapassionfordesignandarchitecture,along withasuccessfulbackgroundincontractnegotiations.Sheispassionate aboutherclients’experiencesanddedicatesherselftoachieving excellentresults.

Suntrupisthehighest-grossingagentatGladysManionInc.,withover30million insalesin2022.Notonlydidshesetanewrecordatherbrokerage,butshealso welcomedherthirdsoninMay.

Suntrupishighlyeffectiveandefficientwhilestilldeliveringunparalleledservice. Whetherit’sthedevelopmentofamarketingstrategyforasellerorsettingoutona propertyhunt,shedevotesherselftoachievingresultsforherclients.

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LA CRAZY MARGARITA

In the South Grand dining district, a prominent corner spot recently became home to a new family-run bar and restaurant.

La Crazy Margarita debuted on Feb. 16 in the space previously occupied by Alta Calle, which closed permanently after the pandemic.

The fledgling business, which will soon be neighbor up-and-coming bar concept Kenny’s Upstairs, inherited all the festive decor from its predecessors. The approximately 100-seat space features colorful walls and furniture, including decorative tabletops and carved wooden chairs imported from Mexico.

According to Romel Mayahua – who co-owns La Crazy Margarita with his stepfather and fellow first-time business owner, Benito Mendieta Rodriguez – their concept has all the makings of a great neighborhood hangout spot, complete with a lengthy menu full of classic Tex-Mex favorites and a variety of fruity beverages to wash them all down.

Visitors who have stepped into La Crazy Margarita during its debut month of service, however, will notice one major component missing from the equation: the margaritas themselves. Due to delays in obtaining a liquor license, Mayahua says he doesn’t know how much longer they’ll have to wait until they can offer their signature drinks. “St. Louis City seems to be understaffed, and progress is slow at the moment,” he says.

Despite the setback, the duo decided to open doors to get the ball rolling on their dream

drinking and dining destination. They developed their ideas over the last six months, eager to share the results of their efforts. “We couldn’t really hold back and stay still; we needed to open,” Mayahua says.

“I want people to be able to relax, try the food and see how delicious it is,” Rodriguez says. “After that, we’re just waiting for a chance to serve our drinks so all these different flavors can finally come together.”

According to Mayahua, Rodriguez has always wanted to own his own restaurant. “He came to the states from Tlaxcala 15 years ago to follow and pursue his dream. He always wanted to start a business and do something different.”

To that end, Rodriguez developed the restaurant’s recipes with his wife, Juana, based on more than eight years of experience cooking professionally at Mexican-American restaurants in the St. Louis area. “We have everything from burritos and fajitas to chimichangas, tortas, street tacos and street corn,” Mayahua says.

On Saturdays and Sundays, the kitchen also cooks up traditional Mexican fare to offer a taste of family favorites. Rotating specials will include dishes such as posole with lettuce, pork, radish, corn, peas and guajillo; mixiotes, or chicken breast cooked in the outer layer of maguey leaves with guajillo sauce, served with rice and beans; and caldo de siete mares, a soup with seven different types of seafood.

Mayahua’s regular go-to is the Burrito Loco stuffed with rice, beans, chicken, steak and shrimp, topped with cheese sauce and

avocado. “Everything about it is delicious,” he says. Rodriguez recommends the pollo fundido, which features grilled chicken with bell peppers, onions and melted cheese. Another highlight is the Quesadilla Tlaxcala, a dish named after his hometown that features a housemade corn tortilla that is grilled and stuffed with cheese, chopped mushroom and flor de calabaza (zucchini flowers), served with guacamole salad and sour cream.

Behind the bar, Rodriguez envisions a beverage program with 15 different flavors of margaritas in a variety of serving vessels including fish bowlsized glasses filled with “things like spicy mango, guava, jalapeño, drinks with fresh fruit and a lot of organic ingredients.” For now, drink options include fresh pineapple agua fresca, jamaica, horchata and Mexican sodas.

Mayahua remains optimistic that all the pieces will continue to fall into place. For now, the duo hopes that their savory fare will keep visitors coming back for more.

“Everybody’s looking for the drinks. Our customers are just waiting for an update on the liquor license,” Mayhua says. “We feel very confident with our dishes and we’ll feel much more confident when we can finally get the alcohol going. We can’t wait to serve them.”

La Crazy Margarita is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Thestartofspringmayimpactbedtime routinesandhaveeventhemost agreeableofchildrenpleadingtostayup justalittlewhilelonger.ReadyReaders recommendssharing“TimeforBed,OldHouse” withyoungsterstohelpthemtransitionfrom playtimetobedtime.

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SLSO’s‘NomadTour’

ByDrewGieseke

TheSt.LouisSymphonyOrchestrais havingabusy2023.

Inmid-March,therenownedtroupe embarkedonawhirlwindEuropeantour acrossfivecitiesineightdays.Whenthemusicians return,they’llkickoffthe2023/2024seasonin moreunfamiliarterritory.Thankstoacommunitycenteredexpansionandrenovationofitshome atPowellHall,SLSOwillexpanditspresence acrossthemetroareabyperformingalongside someofSt.Louis’mostcherishedartistsiniconic localvenues.

Thecollaborationspromisetobeacan’t-miss experienceforconcertgoersandperformersalike.

“Audienceswillexperiencetheuniquepower ofhowmusicconnectsandinspires,”saysSLSO presidentandCEOMarie-HélèneBernard.“They willheartheconnectionsbetweendifferent musicalgenresandhowtheyinfluenceandare influencedbyclassicalmusic.”

StartinginSeptember,SLSOwillbein residenceatStifelTheatreindowntownSt.Louis andtheTouhillPerformingArtsCenteratthe UniversityofMissouri-St.Louis,whichofficially kicksoffwhatBernarddescribesasthegroup’s

“nomadtour.”Otherstopsduringtheseason includetheJ.ScheideggerCenteratLindenwood University,theLiveatthePulitzerserieswiththe PulitzerArtsFoundation,andotherconcertseries atlocationsthroughoutSt.Louis.

Althoughthevenueswillchange,Bernardsays whatwillremainistheorchestraitself,performing awidevarietyofmusictowelcome,engageand inspirethecommunity.Andduringthe2023 season,theSLSOwillbeevenmoreengagedwith otherlocalperformingartsgroups.

“Wehavealwaysbeenapioneerincommunity programs,”Bernardsays.“Thiscontinuestoinspire manyofthepartnershipswenurturewithsocial agencies,healthcenters,historiclandmarks, schools,universities,housesofworship,media outletsandculturalinstitutionsthroughout ourregion.”

SLSO’supcomingcollaborationscombine artisticstylesandformats,includingathreeconcertjazzseriesinJanuary2024andanewwork thatincorporatesmusicandvisualarts,animation anddancewiththeBigMuddyDanceCompany. TheorchestraisalsopartneringwiththeAsian AmericanChamberofCommerceandtheChinese EducationandCultureCenterforaLunarNew Yearconcert.

TherevitalizedPowellHallisexpectedto openin2025,whichcoincidesperfectlywiththe building’s100thanniversary.Bernardsaysthe projectwillenhancecommunityaccesstomusic, provideamorewelcomingandcomfortable experienceandcreateamusiccenterand educationandlearningcenterthatwillhelpbuild anddeepenconnectionswithmusic.

“Wearepreservingthehistoricalcharacter ofPowellHallandeverythingweloveaboutits architectureandacoustics,”Bernardsays.“All whilecreatingastate-of-the-artmusiccenterfor community,innovationandpowerfulexperiences.”

PowellHallremainsopenthroughtheendof AprilandintoearlyMay2023withconcertsand communityeventsrunningthroughMay13.Until itsmuch-anticipatedreopening,audienceswillbe treatedtotrulymagnificentmusicalexperiences acrossthecity.

“Thesecollaborationsshowcasethevitalityof St.Louis’artistsandculturalinstitutions,”Bernard says.“Itcangenerateattentionandinterestfrom peoplealloverthecountryandaroundthe world.”

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“AGEOFARMOR,” ANIMMERSIVEEXHIBITIONFEATURING MORETHAN90OBJECTSDRAWNFROMONEOFTHEMOST NOTABLECOLLECTIONSOFARMSANDARMORINTHE UNITEDSTATES,EXPLORESTHEHISTORYANDARTISTRY OFDEFENSIVEARMOR.

Aroundthe1490s, wegettoseea transformation where armoritself startsbecoming decorated.”

–DAVIDCONRADSEN

geofArmor:TreasuresfromtheHiggins AmoryCollectionattheWorcesterArt Museum,”atravelingexhibitionexploring the history,artistryand craftsmanship ofdefensivearmormadeinEurope,has arrivedattheSaintLouisArtMuseum. Thisisthefirsttimethemuseumhashosted amajorexhibitonthissubject,displaying morethan90objectsrangingfromelaborately decoratedarmors producedby Renaissance craftsmento modern adaptionsofdefensivegearlike the“BlackPanther”suitwornby ChadwickBosman.Whetheryou’re ahistorybufforsimplylookingto viewrare,beautifultreasures,“Age ofArmor”isaonce-in-a-lifetime experience allowingvisitorsto step backintimeandlookaheadtoa possible future.

Theexhibitionopenswithoneof thegreatmasterpiecesoftheHiggins collection,astrikingsuitofcomplete armormadebyPompeodellaCesa, oneofthegreatarmorersinMilan. Thesuitfeaturesasculpted breastplate, narrowlegarmorandbroadhip guardsrepresentativeofitstimein thelate1500s–allaccentedwith gilded highlightswealthyRenaissance noblemenmayhavefavored.

“Theexhibitstartswithwhat armorbecomesinitsultimate realization,”saysDavidConradsen, SLAM’sGraceL.Brumbaughand RichardE.BrumbaughCuratorof DecorativeArtsandDesign,who curatedtheSt.Louispresentationof theexhibition.“Aroundthegallery, we’retryingto set thestageforhow, why andwhen plate armordeveloped.”

Fully encompassingplatearmor, suchasthesuitcreatedbyPompeo dellaCesa,didn’temergeuntilthemid-1300sasaresponse tothedevelopmentofadvancedweaponry.Beforethen,what existedwasknownasthe“coatofthemail,”anotherpiece displayedintheexhibitalongsideanironhelmet.“Chain mailwasmeshlengthofsteeleffectiveagainsttheslashing strokesofasword,”Conradsensays.“Throughouttheshow, thereareopportunities totouch certainrecreationsofthe timeperiod,suchapieceofchainmailavailableinthe firstgallery.”

Althoughmailprovidedadequateprotectionagainst cuts,itwasmostlyineffectiveagainstadvancedweapons suchasmaces,warhammersandcrossbows.Bythelate MiddleAges,platearmorhadlargelyreplacedshirtsof

mailinordertoprovidemoreprotectionfromcrushing weapons,manyofwhicharedisplayedatthestartofthe exhibition.Visitors movingfrom roomto room are able to exploreandviewtheevolutionanddevelopmentofplate armoraswellasitsdecorativeappealandfunctionon thebattlefield.

Theexhibitionnextfocusesonarmorasfashion, whereguestscanviewdistinctivepiecessuchasanItalian breastplatemadeintheearly16thcentury.“Aroundthe 1490s,wegettoseeatransformation wherearmoritselfstartsbecoming decorated,”Conradsenexplains.“A greatexampleofthatisMaximillian style,whichstartedinGermanyand isdistinguishedbyallofitsfluted decoration.”Theflutedsurfaceofthe displayed breastplatespeakstothe elaboratedecorativequalitiesofthe Maximillianstyleanditsextreme,yet stillfunctional,form.Otherroomsin theexhibitionallowvisitorsto view different fashions,complexstylesand symbolicfunctionsofarmorfrom varioustimeperiods and cultures.

Thenextpartoftheexhibition centersonthevarioususesofarmor, includingbattlefieldarmor,armor wornbyknightsduringjousting competitionsandceremonial armor builtforchildren of elite families.Viewerscanalsoseemore than30rareartworksfromthe museum’spermanentcollection, includingFlemishtapestries,prints andpaintings.Beforeleavingthe exhibition,guestslearn about armor’s form andfunctionduringmodern times,includingfictionalarmor displayedfromHollywoodfilms like“StarWars:TheLastJedi”and “Black Panther.”

“AgeofArmor”willbeondisplay atSLAMfromFeb.18toMay14.

Ticketsare$12foradults;$10forseniorsand students;$6forchildrenages6through12; andfreeforthoseyoungerthan5.Theexhibition isfreeonFridays,andmuseummemberscan viewtheshowforfreeatanytime.Anadditional freeaudiotourwith15stopsisalsoavailable forguestsandontheSLAMwebsite,providing acomprehensivesummaryandguidetothe collection withcommentaryfrom several curators,scholars andartists.

SaintLouisArtMuseum,1FineArtsDrive, St.Louis,314-721-0072,slam.org

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