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1. 1110 Dunwoody Drive • Warson Woods

5. 8101 Stanford Avenue • University City

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Pretty living room with fireplace and built-ins, spacious dining room opens to the newly renovated kitchen, and main floor family room which opens to a large screened-in porch. Upstairs you will find three generously sized bedrooms with large closets plus a renovated full bath. Gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, and many improvements $574,900

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6. 426 Miriam Avenue • Kirkwood

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ADDITIONAL AREA LISTINGS $1,000,000 PLUS 18211 Wild Horse Creek (Chesterfield) $1,799,000 21 Westwood CC (Westwood)

$1,695,000

7 Fox Run Lane (Frontenac)

$1,450,000

5 Oakleigh Lane (Ladue)

$1,295,000

$750,000 - $1,000,000 334 N. Meramec Ave (Clayton)

$899,000

112 Swan Avenue (Kirkwood)

$799,000

1096 Bristol Manor (Ballwin)

$795,000

1110 Dunwoody Drive (Warson Woods)

$785,000

71 Arundel Place (Clayton)

$775,000

609 Flanders (Warson Woods)

$599,000

9040 Clayton Rd (Richmond Heights)

$599,000

390 Pebble Valley (Town & Country)

$575,000

8101 Stanford Avenue (University City)

$574,900

8033 Rosiline Drive (Clayton)

$574,900

13242 Pinetree Lake (Town & Country)

$535,000

745 Greenview Dr (Glendale)

$514,000

$300,000 - $500,000 6818 Pershing Ave (University City)

8006 Gannon (University City)

326 N. Bompart Ave (Webster Groves)

6325 Washington Ave (University City)

435 Leicester Square Drive (Ballwin)

$500,000 - $750,000 426 Miriam Avenue (Kirkwood)

$745,000

146 W. Old Watson (Webster Groves)

$609,000

4 Aberdeen Place (St. Louis)

$599,000

1021 Sylvan Place (Kirkwood) 1817 Enola Court (Kirkwood)

7831 Cornell Avenue (University City)

9540 Park Lane (Ladue)

$459,900

$449,900

$425,000

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$359,999

7542 Wydown Blvd #B (Clayton)

$339,900

$309,500

$400,000 $115,000

CONDOS AND VILLAS 150 Carondelet Plaza #803 (Clayton)

12440 Rott Rd #2C (Sunset Hills)

$319,000

$149,900

LOTS AND ACREAGE 225 Highland Ave (Des Peres)

$420,000

$379,000

New Listing. A special home with many original features including high ceilings and large gathering spaces providing family living at its best. $420,000

410 N. Newstead Ave #11E (St. Louis)

630 Emerson #203 (Creve Coeur)

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CONTENTS Front & Center

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Movers & Shakers Kids MD Crossword Puzzle

FEATURE: 14

Self-Care

PLEASE TAKE CARE Dr. Michael Leveque, assistant director at the Center for Behavioral Health at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, discusses with LN stalwart Amanda Dahl strategies area residents can use to stay mentally healthy in the COVID-19 era.

Gatherings & Goodwill

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Arts & Culture TEENAGE SONGBIRD LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith chats with recent Kirkwood High grad Joanna Serenko, who’s been hitting high notes on The Voice, NBC’s singing competition, which KSDK broadcasts locally on Mondays at 7 p.m.

On the Cover

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Design & Décor

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Business Notes Home Cooking FEATURE: Joanna Serenko

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16 The Trio 18 Style Speak FEATURE: 19

Selma Farm

KENNETT’S CASTLE Selma Farm, a 2,400-acre property in Jefferson County, boasts as one of its many amenities a 1,200-square-foot castle, and co-marketer Paul Hilton details its grandeur in this feature

by LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

For National Foster Care Month, LN introduces Angels’ Arms, a homegrown charity that supports foster families by providing homes, uniting siblings and filling the resource-gap from state funding.

Learn more starting on Page 8. Photo by Adler Photography.

1314 Log Cabin Lane | NEW LISTING Ladue | $1,950,000

NEW LISTINGS

13349 Hiddencrest Lane | NEW LISTING Ballwin | $142,500

42 Huntleigh Woods Drive Huntleigh | $6,850,000

150 Carondelet Plaza, Unit 1503 Clayton | $2,195,000

26 Upper Ladue Road Ladue | $3,695,000

3476 BASSETT ROAD, Pacific.

$1,985,000

1180 VALLEY VUE POINT, St. Albans.

$489,900

2LOT#2DEERVALLEYCOURT,St.Albans.

17 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue.

$1,975,000

3563 ARPENTSTREET, St.Charles.

$424,975

1 LOT #1MERLOT LANE ROAD,St.Albans.

$95,000

1314 LOG CABIN LANE, Ladue. Stunning 5 bed 7 bath Bob Berkley built home. Though�ully designed with all ameni�es. $1,950,000

11 RIDGEMOOR DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,449,900

1103 WILDFLOWER LANE, St. Charles.

$299,000

4LOT#4STALBANSSPRINGROAD,St.Albans.

$65,000

155 CARONDELET, UNIT 707, Clayton.

$1,395,000

4224 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE.

$295,000

272 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

$35,000

19 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,300,000

515 NEWKIRK CIRCLE, St. Peters.

$268,875

5795 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,275,000

1200 DES PERES AVENUE, Rock Hill.

$219,000

13349 HIDDENCREST LANE, Ballwin. Wonderful 3 bed, 2.5 bath condo in a prime loca�on. Parkway South Schools. $142,500

7237 FORSYTH BOULEVARD, University City. $1,195,000

LUXURY COLLECTION 42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh. $6,850,000 1091 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$4,900,000

257 FIVE LAKES DRIVE, Labadie.

$4,000,000

18 HUNTLEIGH WOODS, Huntleigh.

$3,995,000

809 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$3,695,000

26 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue.

$3,695,000

4909 LACLEDE, UNIT 2501, CWE.

$3,000,000

2283 TALON COURT, St. Albans.

$2,800,000

150 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, Clayton. $2,350,000 13368 POINT CONWAY, Town and Country. $2,275,000 150CARONDELET,UNIT1503,Clayton.

$2,195,000

9052 CLAYTON RD, TBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000

66 NOTRE DAME DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$1,049,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 13000 DEUTSCHMANN LANE, Des Peres.

2 CLAYCHESTER, Des Peres.

$ 999,000 $985,000

7149 WESTMORELAND DRIVE, University City. $980,000 1336 LITZSINGER WOODS LANE, Ladue.

$945,000

25 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, Clayton.

$885,000

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES 110 NORTH NEWSTEAD, UNIT 303, CWE.

$999,000

4950 LINDELL, UNIT 6E, CWE.

$475,000

5518WATERMAN BOULEVARD,UNIT1E,CWE.

$169,000

1136 WASHINGTON, UNIT 210, St. Louis.

$139,000

4909 Laclede Avenue, Unit 2501 CWE | $3,000,000

LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS

11 HIGH ACRES, Olive�e.

$839,000

1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$1,550,000

326 NORTH BRENTWOOD, Clayton.

$809,000

12 RADNOR ROAD, Huntleigh.

$1,100,000

3 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, Ladue.

$775,000

2 CLAYCHESTER, Des Peres.

$985,000

758 VILLAGE VIEW CIRCLE, St. Albans.

$650,000

9052 CLAYTON ROAD, Richmond Heights.

$375,000

4358 MCPHERSON AVENUE, CWE.

$299,500

$579,000

1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

7002 WASHINGTON AVENUE, University City. $529,000

1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$299,500

2341 RUTGER STREET,Lafaye�eSquare.

3LOT#3CEDARSVALLEYROAD,St.Albans.

$128,572

$498,500

$112,500

19 Portland Place CWE | $1,300,000

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Many recent issues of Ladue News have focused and many issues to come will focus on how we, as a community, can take care of one another. But in this issue, we wanted to focus on another important facet to keep in mind during this time – self-care.

Starting on Page 14, LN writer Amanda Dahl talks with Dr. Michael Leveque, assistant director at the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Center for Behavioral Health, about finding balance amid the current chaos and practicing healthy self-care every day.

Keep reading to treat yourself to an indulgent recipe by St. Louisan Jacklyn Meyer for mix-and-match oatmeal cookies that exclusively uses pantry staples, for times when grocery store trips are limited, in our new Home Cooking column on Page 31.

Then, from photos of gorgeous estates, to online local retail therapy options you won’t want to miss, to updates on local entertainers on the national stage, this issue is packed with ways to take a breather from daily life while social distancing – as well as a few essential tips for grocery delivery options in the area and expert advice for helping your kids cope with stress.

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ON THE COVER Angels’ Arms

Today’s Children,

Tomorrow’s Hope

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By Amanda Dahl | Photos courtesy of Angels’ Arms

The fall event, Stepping Out for the Angels, takes place on November 14, hildren entering foster care can face immense, adult-like from 6 to 10 p.m., at River City Casino. challenges. One local organization, Angels’ Arms, has found a way Foster parent Phyllis Hackman finds the organization’s efforts a vital to lighten the load of foster parents while helping these children component of caring for her children. Fostering feels a part of her heritage; experience what it’s like to be a kid. though her mother and aunt had 14 additional siblings, their family took in “The children who come into the state’s care are really our family members and children in need in the community. children,” says founder Bess Wilfong. “Everyone can have a part in their lives.

“My Aunt Dorcas fostered for more than 50 years,” Hackman says. “She Foster parents are always on the frontlines. When you find people willing to do had four kids of her own and adopted three out of foster care. I always knew I this, the community has to embrace them.” wanted to be like her.”

Having fostered several children, she faced the obstacles involved In her 19th year of fostering, Hackman currently fosters teenage boys who in fostering. are unable to socialize, due to the state’s stay-at-home status. “In the summer, “Missouri is one of the lowest-ranking states for foster care support,” she they’re [usually] out doing things, like going explains. “The stipend is so low that I don’t to the rec center,” she explains. “We have a think it even covers food for a day. The large weekly grocery bill and it’s even larger clothing allowance is gone immediately now. They eat constantly.” and they’re growing kids. You’re Angels’ Arms also helps in an responsible for any unexpected, life-changing way. extracurricular activities.”

“Older kids are well aware that foster Another unexpected challenge is parents get a small maintenance payment,” having the state separate siblings when Hackman shares. “ The great thing about families cannot support more than one Angels’ Arms is that we’ve got volunteers child. Angels’ Arms provides a larger home and donors who interact and do things to experienced foster parents who are for our kids. It shoots down that theory willing to take on multiple children. that adults do things only because they’re Volunteers can provide essentials getting something in return.” bundles, which includes no-contact “Give all kids a chance,” Hackman adds, grocery deliveries, or participate in fastFrom left to right: founding board member and event chair Tom Hartnagel, founder Bess who has seen all of her foster children food Fridays, where parents receive gift Wilfong, Paityn, foster parent Phyllis Hackman and Josh Bradley. | Photo by Sarah Conroy graduate high school, beating the national cards to fast-food restaurants. average, with two going on to graduate from college. “Keep your eyes, arms and Some services have been put on hold throughout the pandemic, such as hosting birthday parties or group service days on home improvement projects. hearts open.”

From the birth of the organization around one family’s table, Angels’ Arms Angels’ Arms is instead focusing on immediate needs as foster parents face unusual challenges, like home-schooling and the disruption of family court and has grown to 13 homes that have supported almost 600 foster children. The organization, notes Hartnagel, owes all of its success to grassroots fundraising parent visits. initiatives that you can take part in. Start this month, in May, during National Tom Hartnagel felt compelled to take up Wilfong’s cause. “My wife taught Foster Care Month. with Bess,” the founding board member and event chair says. “Twenty years ago, several couples gathered and Bess shared her concept. My wife and I started a fundraiser – a small fashion show with 85 participants. It’s grown to a Angels’ Arms, 12128A Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, big auction, [with] 550 guests and hundreds of items.”

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Margie Price

By Alice Handelman

argie Price, a modest woman with unlimited energy, has ranked as a shining star nationally in the promotional products industry, while continuing to make a mark helping those in need as executive director of the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer.

Price attributes her inspiration for volunteerism to Sister Angelyn at St. Luke’s Catholic School in Belleville. “I was born into extreme poverty,” she says. “My mother died when my seven siblings and I were young, and we were placed in foster and adoptive homes. At the time, I didn’t have much self-esteem, and Sister encouraged me to do something to make a difference.”

Price has planned the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer’s annual dinner fundraiser and auction each November since 1986, raising more than $6 million.

Last year, the organization held its first The Women’s Event. The COVID-19 pandemic caused this spring’s event to be canceled, “but we will be back in 2021,” Price says enthusiastically.

Price considers her induction into the Promotional Products Association International Hall of Fame in 2017 the zenith of her awards. In 1990, she founded St. Louis Premiums Plus, Inc., subsequently selling it in 2017 but remaining proud that it always remained independently woman-owned and -operated.

Price and her husband, Herschel, have three children and four grandchildren.

After their son, Dennis, suffered brain and spinal trauma from a motorcycle accident 30 years ago, Price became passionate about volunteering with St. Louis’ Center for Head Injury Services, an organization serving patients with brain injuries, autism and other disabilities. “This amazing organization helps people reach their maximum potential by developing skills, creating opportunities and shaping - MARGIE PRICE brighter futures,” Price says.

Unfortunately right now, COVID-19 prevents Price, like many mothers and fathers, from seeing her son except through his residence’s window. “Because of social distancing, I smile and act silly,” she says. “My heart breaks as I fight back tears as I drive home.” During “normal times,” she visits him at Town and Country’s Delmar Gardens West daily after work and voluntarily assists residents in the dining room.

Price was a Playboy Bunny at age 18 and, with her spouse, the only one ever to eventually own a Playboy Club. She calls her experiences with Playboy “an amazing time in my life. … Being a bunny was not a job; it was a glamorous world you lived in. It was hard and tough work. But it also had the feel of Camelot.”

Today, Price says she uses her Playboy training to provide ongoing volunteer leadership to various organizations. Beyond her many volunteer efforts, she also serves food and delivers clothing to homeless families on Christmas morning.

“The difference [between now and the beginning of my volunteer career] is that I am older and understand that I cannot change the world alone,” Price reflects. “But together, we [all] can.”

“The difference [between now and the beginning of my volunteer career] is that I am older and understand that I cannot change the world alone.”

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An innate storyteller and award-winning photographer and writer, Alice Handelman provides Ladue News readers with a glimpse into lives that enrich St. Louis.

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KIDS MD

Helping Children

HANDLE STRESS

By Dr. Joseph Kahn

S

o much has changed in our lives, our society, our finances and other aspects of our culture since my last column, just one month ago – all caused by a viral particle and our response to it. An inevitable component of our response and our current reality is stress – and our children feel this stress just as we do.

Children of different ages experience stress in different ways. Preschoolers pick up on the anxieties and stressors of the adults around them but are often unable to separate fantasy and imagination from reality. School-aged children may try to understand the reality of a situation but may not understand all of its reasons and nuances. Teens will better understand the facts, but may be most distressed by the adverse effects of negative situations on their lives.

Signs of stress in younger children may include restless, fidgety behavior, whining and clinging,

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symptoms such as tummy pain and headaches, and regressive behaviors such as recurrent bedwetting in a previously toilet-trained child.

Older kids and teens may show more emotional lability and outbursts, depression, trouble eating or sleeping and difficulty interacting with peers.

How can you help your children deal with stress? Consider a few suggestions:  Remain calm and reassuring yourself. Your children will model your behavior, so if they see calm, they will learn calm.  Make time to listen to your children and talk to them about their feelings and concerns.  Avoid blaming anyone for the problems you face. No one causes the emergence of a virus.  Pay close attention to the information they receive. Monitor their television time and exposure to the news. If they do watch TV, be there with them to address concerns in the moment.

 Do not let fanciful ideas fester – be real and honest.  Be sure to expose your kids to accurate and timely information that they understand and have the ability to process.

Finally, during this time in particular, teach your children effective strategies to deal with COVID-19. Show them how to wash their hands for 20 seconds (sing “Happy Birthday” twice), explain the concept and importance of social distancing and tell them to tell you if they feel sick.

Be safe, wash your hands and practice social distancing. Best wishes.

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For information about Mercy’s response to COVID-19, visit mercy.net/covid19.

Dr. Joseph Kahn is president of Mercy Kids (mercykids.org), an expansive network of pediatric care dedicated to meeting the needs of every child, every day.

Thank you!

Ladue News would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to all of the health care professionals, restaurant workers, delivery drivers, grocery store employees and all other essential workers for their commitment and efforts during this time. We are so grateful for all you’re doing to keep our families safe and healthy.

Visit laduenews.com and our social media pages daily for even more content you need right now, including ways to support our community and small businesses and tips on taking care of yourselves and those you love amid this global crisis.

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Yourself Take Care of

By Amanda Dahl

A local mental health expert discusses the importance of self-care while practicing social distancing.

Today, during the ongoing global health crisis, people are learning to navigate the unknown. From stay-at-home orders to social distancing regulations to an economic roller coaster, everyone everywhere is feeling the very real effects of the coronaviral pandemic.

For insights, LN recently spoke with Dr. Michael Leveque, assistant director at the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Center for Behavioral Health, about how to manage self-care in the time of COVID-19.

“It is 100 percent vital right now that we take care of ourselves,” Leveque says.

Separate work and personal spaces whenever possible.

“When working from home, designate a separate space, preferably with a window,” Leveque says. “A place that requires you sit at a desk – not in your bed, not on the couch. Don’t fall into the trap where the places you are supposed to relax are the places where you work and [vice versa].” So no matter the temptation, avoid working in front of the TV, and find a place more amenable to productivity.

Center for Behavioral Health, 12837 Flushing Meadows Drive, Suite 220, St. Louis, 314-516-5347, umsl.edu/cbh

Here Are His tips on How to find bAlAnce And A sense of control Amid tHe current cHAos:

Create a schedule.

Given how much daily life has changed as of late, Leveque advises keeping with a routine, having structure and sticking to a schedule, but also allowing for flexibility. “There needs to be room at the end of every day or every week to reflect upon what worked and what didn’t with your routine,” he adds.

Keep in mind that the value of taking a break has not diminished and may have even more importance during high-stress times. “Have your to-do list and a general schedule of what types of tasks you’re going to do and when,” Leveque details. “And [remember that it’s] OK to take that break.”

Value routine.

Remember not to underestimate the importance of setting a routine for yourself and your loved ones. This is one extremely valuable way to offer comfort and familiarity during a time that seems anything but comfortable and familiar.

Check in with yourself.

“When you’re going at such a high-stress level for so long, eventually fatigue sets in,” Leveque says. “We have to take time to recover and check in with ourselves.”

Pay attention to any physical changes.

Physical and mental health are intertwined, to the point that your body can cue you into internal conflicts. “In stressful times, you see changes in individual sleeping and eating patterns,” Leveque notes. “It’s going to be more difficult to concentrate. You might even see worsening of some people’s chronic health problems. Our physical reactions are typically what we notice first, [especially if] we’re not checking in with ourselves. Physical reactions tell us to slow down. If we can be mindful, we have a better chance of stopping that from spiraling.”

Get creative with your social interactions.

“We become so isolated that we have to make a different kind of effort to connect with others,” Leveque says. “We’re not able to go out to eat or meet up for coffee.” Checking in also benefits the people to whom you reach out. Make concerted efforts to connect by scheduling times to call or videoconference.

Step outside and stay active.

Use credible sources to keep yourself up to date.

“Make sure [you] get accurate information from credible sources,” Leveque says. “Social media is not always the best place to gather all of your COVID-19 information. After that, take in information in manageable amounts. You can get it endlessly, all day, and become overwhelmed and paralyzed by all of it.” He recommends setting a time frame in which you allow yourself to catch up on news.

“We need to get fresh air; we need to exercise,” Leveque says. “Make yourself feel like you’re getting out and moving and doing something to feel proud of yourself physically and, hopefully, mentally.” You can still practice social distancing when you step out your door, so take advantage. Walk around the neighborhood, play fetch with your dog in your yard, or take hikes when the weather allows.

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THE TRIO

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S‌ ophisticated living is easy with leather-bound books, old world-style lighting and an elegant French chest done up in “barely there” shades of putty, taupe and gold.

Where Extraordinary Plants & Landscapes Meet

Fill hard-to-decorate shelves with 12-volume book sets combining fine English leather bindings and handmade parchment. (elawrenceltd.com)

Dripping with Italian charm, Aidan Gray’s Cavalli chandelier is made of metal and birch; the curving arms, decorative elements and bobeches are finished in convincingly distressed gold and white paint. (designanddetailstl.com)

Store precious linens, clothing and other textiles in the Claire chest, adorned with tassels and leaves highlighted with subtle gold and silver finishes.

The chest measures 44 by 24 by 35½ inches. (frenchmarketcollection.com)

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STYLE SPEAK

Give the Gift of

JOY(A)

By Brittany Nay Atelier collection photos by Joan Fisher

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eautiful antique jewels – discovered during travels around the world and in her own beloved grandmother’s collection – inspired Collections by Joya CEO and co-founder Betsy Nacrelli to create the stunning new line, Atelier. LN recently caught up with Nacrelli to talk about the sparkling collection ( just in time for Mother’s Day) and how her popular local jewelry brand is giving back to fellow metro area small businesses in this challenging economic climate.

Tell us about your new Atelier collection.

We wanted to make sure our new Atelier line, like the Joya brand, remained a lifestyle collection.

We set out to create a fine collection that was timeless, casual and affordable – everyday diamonds or affordable luxury. A lot of fine jewelry pieces feel very formal and traditional.

Our Atelier pieces [have] a more organic look and feel to them – something you want to wear from day to night.

Describe the Atelier pieces.

The new line fills a gap in the marketplace between fashion jewelry and high-end fine jewelry [by] offering precious gemstones including diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. It has always been my dream to incorporate precious stones and diamonds into the Joya brand. We wanted to stay true to the Joya aesthetic and brand, so the natural stones are always the star of the show, with each set in sophisticated, organic settings.

Tell us about the process of designing and making this fine jewelry line.

Last May, we took a team design-andinspiration trip to Florence, Italy, where we draw a lot of our inspiration for the Joya brand. We scoured

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antique shops, local jewelers and flea markets for inspiration for the Atelier collection. It was there we found many pieces that inspired the inaugural Joya Atelier collection.

I then flew to Jaipur, India, and worked with our artisans to sketch and design the first round of samples for Atelier.

It is there that I work with the stones as well, determining color combinations for each item.

What support have you offered and received amid this tough time for small businesses?

It was amazing to see how quickly our community of small businesses rallied together to support one another. It seemed like overnight, amazing organizations like the Gateway Resilience Fund and communities like #314TOGETHER were formed to support the small-business community in St. Louis.

We just launched our new 314 Local Love box, collaborating with other St. Louis businesses to curate an assortment of amazing local products, [with] 100 percent of the proceeds donated to the Gateway Resilience Fund. Our 314 Local Love Box includes an STL Flag #314TOGETHER hat from Shop2Lu, an STL #314TOGETHER sticker designed by Emily Stahl, an STL Koozie from Series Six, a St. Louis retro keychain from STL-Style, Sugarfina Champagne Bears from Lusso and a Theresa Necklace from Joya!

Collections by Joya, collectionsbyjoya.com

Moat Not Included

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos by Douglas Abel Photography

“A mAn’s home is his cAstle,” stAtes the AdAge – but in mid-Jefferson county, the opposite could Just As eAsily hold true for someone in the mArket for such An estAte.

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omething akin to the likes of Camelot rises and sprawls and otherwise enchants both the eye and the mind roughly 45 miles south of Ladue, in Festus: an honest-toMerlin castle.

The 2,400-acre Selma Farm, including the 12,000-square-foot structure historically known as Kennett’s Castle, is being marketed in tandem by the St. Louis office of Cushman & Wakefield and Chesterfield’s Hilton and Associates, and the utter magnificence of the property has astounded even veteran professionals at those agencies.

“Our immediate reaction when we were awarded the listing for Selma Farm was excitement,” says Mike Hanrahan, executive director at Cushman & Wakefield. “It’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a buyer to acquire Selma Farm and for us to market the castle given the exceptional and spectacular nature of the property.

“It’s not often that you get to market an estate with such historical significance and grandeur that includes a castle, a conference center,

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a golf course, a hunting lodge, fishing lakes, a shooting range, hiking/ horseback trails and a stable.”

The grandeur of the estate, in fact, earned it coverage early in February in no less a source than The Wall Street Journal, in a story headlined “In Missouri, an Italian Renaissance-Style Castle Asks $24.75M.” History of Jefferson County, Missouri and Festus and Crystal City, Missouri, a compilation privately published by Festus resident Howard C. Litton in 1987, provides background on the origin of the improved property.

In the 1850s, a dapper, wealthy “gentleman adventurer from Falworth, Kentucky” named Col. Ferdinand Kennett and his wife had started to construct a residence on the property, according to Litton’s compilation.

One of Kennett’s guests “suggested he build something on the order of hunting lodges of the old world style,” the compilation relates. “In the course of the conversation that followed, he described in detail an old castle he had visited during a continental tour. The description

caught the fancy of Kennett and he insisted that his friend make a rough drawing of the appearance and the general design of the building he had in mind.”

From there, as often happens, everything snowballed. The Kennetts’ enthusiasm eventually led to the construction of a nine-bedroom, sixbathroom structure that a press release from the property’s co-marketers indicates was modeled after the late 11th-/early 12th-century northern Italian Castello di Vezio.

“It’s important to note that a potential buyer could come from a variety of groups that include private individuals, corporations and resort operators,” Hilton says by way of additional perspective. “Given the secluded and private nature of the castle, we were able to employ comprehensive photography of the site for the first time that really puts the castle grounds in perspective.”

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Queen Elizabeth II and her Buckingham Palace cohort.

From those photos – tellingly, earlier photos, from the 1930s and ’40s, grace the collection of the U.S. Library of Congress – the main structure boasts impeccable stonework and categorically glorious woodwork.

Anyone interested in such a glorious estate may well want to contact one of Selma Farm’s marketers forthwith and even posthaste for the residential deal of a lifetime – even if the property does likely lack the Lady of the Lake brandishing Excalibur.

Cushman & Wakefield, 7700 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 1210, St. Louis, 314-746-0371, michael.hanrahan@cushwake.com, cushwake.com Hilton and Associates, Ltd., 400 Chesterfield Center, Suite 600, Chesterfield, 314-648-3402, paul.hilton@burkhill.com, burkhill.com Selma Farm, selmafarms.com

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DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY

By Maggie Peters | Home photos by Spicewood Photography

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ituated on a beautifully landscaped acre in Frontenac, this home stuns inside and out. Step inside and find an elegant and functional floorplan perfect for casual living. Everywhere you look in this perfectly maintained home, you’ll find eye-catching details such as custom millwork and beautiful built-ins throughout. Family can gather in your den, complete with a vaulted ceiling, or the large family room off the kitchen. French doors look out onto your personal oasis, featuring a picturesque heated pool and exceptional outdoor living space, as well as a built-in grill, stove and refrigerator. Meanwhile, the updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters and high-end appliances makes mealtimes a dream. The lower level has new carpet and fresh paint and features an updated half-bath, a recreation room, a billiards room and a workout room to be enjoyed by the whole family. End each day upstairs, unwinding in the master suite and its entirely new bath with double vanities and a custom-tiled shower.

The 5-bedroom, 5 full-bathroom and 2 half-bathroom home in Frontenac is listed for $1.45 million.

Katie McLaughlin & Sue McLaughlin 314-283-8444 (Katie), 314-504-4214 (Sue), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Laura McCarthy is a residential real estate company with expertise in the neighborhoods along St. Louis’ central corridor. Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy is consistently ranked among St. Louis’ top real estate companies in sales volume.

Many of its 100-plus agents specialize in the luxury real estate market, but all are familiar with St. Louis’ neighborhoods, from the Central West End to those on the Highway 64/40 corridor to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

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Mom Gifts for

By Maggie Peters

The Art of Entertaining 8796 Big Bend Blvd., 314-963-9899, theaofe.com Treat mom to a night off from cooking when you order a gourmet dinner from the Art of Entertaining. Delicious, homemade meals are easy to order, pick up or have delivered.

Genovese Jewelers 12460 Olive Blvd., 314-878-6203, genovesejewelers.com Give your mother a token as dazzling as she is. This pendant, with three open ovals, from Genovese Jewelers features white gold and round pave diamonds.

Chesterfield Valley Nursery 16825 N. Outer 40 Road, 636-532-9307, chesterfieldvalleynursery.com From succulents to houseplants with health benefits, Chesterfield Valley Nursery provides an array of options that will enhance your mom’s home decor in a natural way.

K. Hall Designs 715 Hanley Industrial Court, 855-819-3397, khallstudio.com Handmade in St. Louis with mineral salt, oats and milk, K. Hall Designs’ bath tea is the perfect way for mom to relax and unwind.

The Diamond Bar 13360 Clayton Road, Suite 103, 314-548-5100, thediamondbarstl.com Let The Diamond Bar help you show mom your appreciation with a pair of earrings that she’ll adore – even if they are just being worn on the couch!

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AGENT PROFILE HEIDI LONG OF JANET McAFEE REAL ESTATE

By Amanda Dahl

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n her second decade in the real estate industry, agent Heidi Long has conquered many challenges on behalf of her clients – and COVID-19 will be no different. The former certified public accountant found that her degree and wealth of knowledge are of extreme benefit in buying and selling homes.

“I desired more independence in my daily challenges,” Long says. “I always found property accounting and contracts to be interesting.

My strong financial background provided the analytic knowledge required for accurate pricing and negotiating.”

Supported through Janet McAfee Real Estate, Long stays innovative as an independent contractor to continue delivering the highest level of professional service to her clients.

Following sage advice she gained earlier in her

career, Long seeks to “identify a geographic area, become knowledgeable in that area and work with motivated clients.” Her goal always is to think longterm with each transaction.

“I build my client base through personal referrals to keep clients for life,” Long says. “Every day is different and my financial background and problemsolving skills are used throughout each transaction.

New issues require creative solutions.”

In light of today’s global health crisis, that means incorporating more technology into how she conducts business.

“Real estate is a rewarding career and I am constantly challenged with something new,” she states. “Virtually, every day, I help clients with ideas and resources to enhance their homes, research to help their decision making and [use my] experience to help them problem solve.”

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FEATURED LISTING: 456 S. McKnight This 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom home is listed in Ladue.

This custom-built estate highlights a stately French façade beyond its gated entrance. The open layout showcases soaring ceilings and extends to the outdoor living area, which overlooks a dazzling pool and water feature. Enjoy custom windows, designer lighting and wide-plank flooring in each beautifully integrated room.

New challenge, meet the always innovative agent Heidi Long.

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JUST MARRIED

Mark WilliaMs & EMily Manns

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n October 12, 2019, in St. Louis, Emily Marilyn Manns and Mark Andrew Williams wed at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, followed by an elegant fête at the Missouri Athletic Club.

The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Christie Manns of St. Louis. An attorney at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Emily earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Boston College and her Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Tax from Washington University in St. Louis.

Son of Jerome and Deborah Williams of Asheville, North Carolina, the groom is a graduate of Wake Forest University. After college, he worked on Capitol Hill for U.S. Senator Richard Burr and served on John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign. Mark also founded a software company before earning his Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis. He is an attorney at White & Case.

“We met at the Barrister’s Ball,” Emily says, remembering the annual law school event. “Mark cut me in line at the bar.”

She called the bachelor out for his behavior. By way of apology, he offered to buy her a drink – at an open bar. Fortunately, Mark’s attempt at gallantry earned him an evening of dancing, where he secured a date and left with her phone number.

After sitting for the New York bar exam, they explored the ancient ruins and sun-soaked islands of Greece. Emily knew she had found her ideal partner.

Mark recognized Emily as his perfect match when introducing her to his family.

Mark took Emily out to the River Café in Brooklyn on a balmy June night.

And, just as the evening came to an end Mark bent the knee in front of the sparkling Brooklyn Bridge.

The couple married in Emily’s family’s parish. She walked down the aisle wearing her mother’s diamond bracelet as her “something borrowed” and carrying her great-grandmother’s old locket with a blue flower.

The reception incorporated elements of St. Louis and North Carolina. The newlyweds took to the dance floor as the band struck up a rendition of Franki Vallie’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” to which Mark swept his bride off her feet and spun her around. The couple, who currently reside in Washington, D.C., honeymooned in Bali.

The DaTe October 12, 2019 The BriDe Emily Marilyn Manns The Groom Mark Andrew Williams THE BRiDE’S PARENTS Thomas & Christie Manns of St. Louis

THE GROOM’S PARENTS Jerome & Deborah Williams of Asheville, North Carolina

MAiD OF HONOR Olivia Manns, sister of the bride BEST MAN Jerome Williams, father of the groom BRiDESMAiDS Mary Caitlin Bettger, Lauren Douglass, Alexandra Greco, Danielle Mungenast and Maria Molina Weber

GROOMSMEN Christopher Brown, Scott Douglass, Lawrence Duke, Ethan Kirby-Smith and Fritz Vaughan

THE iNViTATiONS Reaves Engraving THE OFFiCiANT Monsignor Richard Hanneke THE CEREMONY Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

THE RECEPTiON Missouri Athletic Club THE WEDDiNG DRESS Vera Wang THE BRiDESMAiDS’ DRESSES Jenny Yoo THE TUx The Groom’s Own THE RiNGS Tiffany & Co.; Christopher Van Dyke THE FLORiST Soulard Florist THE CAkE Missouri Athletic Club THE BAND Diamond Empire Band THE PHOTOGRAPHER Jon Koch Photography THE WEDDiNG PLANNER Soirée Saint Louis

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL UCP HEARTLAND

DREAM GALA Photos and story by Diane Anderson

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CP Heartland hosted its 2020 Dream Gala, themed “Yesterday Today Tomorrow,” at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in that municipality’s downtown late in February.

Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, silent and premier auctions, raffles, grab bags and live entertainment, followed by dinner, dessert and an awards presentation. The Heart of the Community Awards went to the Berkeley Fire Department, which received the Guardians of Life Award, and to Andrew and Lauren Gillentine, who received the Volunteer Leadership Award. Brian and Nina Murphy served as honorary co-chairpersons. Art Holliday and Jennifer Blome, co-hosts at radio station KTRS, emceed the evening event.

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This event is important because it helps the community understand UCP Heartland’s mission of providing lifechanging programs to people of all ages living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

– CLINT BOLSER , CEO

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Maggie Otto, Dave, Sarah Bailey

Jennifer Blome, Art Holliday

Tim Williams, Kelly Williams

Mary Hebrank, Casey Gundlach, Julia Harvey, Stephanie Votrain

Sophia Rago, Kevin King

Shenita Hutso, Judy Grainger, Gwen Artis

Brian Kroupa, Denny Henson

Rich and Kim Chong

Daryl H., Sierra Peaston

Ally and Nick Eggert

Pam Bourda, Curt Allen

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BUSINESS NOTES

THE STL GUIDE TO

Grocery Delivery

By Amanda Dahl

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eeding your family requires a lot more ingenuity in the days of the pandemic.

Use these guidelines to keep you and yours stocked and safe.

According to the World Health Organization, there is no prevailing study on how long the coronavirus survives on surfaces, whether that’s for a few hours or up to several days. Use wipes and hand sanitizer while shopping, discard any bags once you’ve emptied your groceries, avoid touching your face and wash your hands frequently. Leave reusable bags at home, as most stores will no longer accept them.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommends wearing face masks, if available to you, as people may be asymptomatic while infected. Businesses nationwide are making a concerted effort to protect employees and customers by doubling

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their cleaning efforts, among other measures.

Local grocery giants Schnucks (nourish.schnucks.com) and Dierbergs (dierbergs.com) offer pickup and delivery options to minimize contact. Expect delays, however, as these services are inundated with requests. It’s best to load your online cart in advance, place your order as soon as it’s made available, and anticipate up to several days before your groceries will arrive.

Product limits prevent “panic buying” and ensure more people have access to cleaning products and other high-value items. One hour each day at the aforementioned supermarkets – from 6 to 7 a.m. at Schnucks and from 8 to 9 a.m. at Dierbergs – is reserved for vulnerable populations. Straub’s Fine Grocers (straubs.com) also offers curbside pickup and delivery menus, made ready for you the day following your order.

Meal-delivery kits are a way to supplement your supply between grocery runs. Local options include fit-flavors ( fit-flavors.com), which serves fresh and locally sourced prepared meals to healthconscious, busy people. Opt for home delivery, with free shipping on orders of $75-plus by using the code “STAYHEALTHY.” First responders and medical professionals receive a discount.

Another healthy option is Pure Plates (pureplatesstl.com), with its 100 percent glutenfree menu and free delivery on orders exceeding $50. Choose between four menus at $159 each, which include 16 varied dishes. SareFood (sarefood.com) offers a chef-driven selection.

Simply choose your local chef (each has his or her preferred palate and price range), pick your delivery date and bon appétit!

Local farms also prove to be a great resource.

Farmer Girl Meats (farmergirlmeats.com) delivers 100 percent grass-fed beef and freerange meats. Set up recurring deliveries or a one-time service. CurbsideSTL, meanwhile, has partnered with Known & Grown STL (knownandgrownstl.org) to connect you with curbside pickup for farm-to-home food (tgthr.city/farm-to-home-delivery). Search by delivery regions or food categories, with some farms offering delivery.

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HOME COOKING

MIX-AND-MATCH

Oatmeal Cookies Photo and recipe by Jacklyn Meyer

Ingredients  2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature  1 cup light brown sugar  ¹⁄ ³ cup granulated sugar  2 large eggs  1 tsp vanilla extract  1¾ cups all-purpose flour  1 tsp baking soda  ½ tsp baking powder  1 tsp sea salt  1 tsp cinnamon  2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Adjust oven racks so they are in top and bottom thirds.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter for about 1 minute, until fluffy, then add in both sugars, turn speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes.

With mixer still running on medium, add eggs, one a time, mixing well between each addition. Add vanilla and mix until combined.

Stop to scrape down sides of bowl.

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and

cinnamon. Add flour mixture to butter mixture all at once, and then mix on low for about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl, then add oats. Mix for 1 minute longer before adding any other desired mix-ins. Fold those in by hand until well-distributed.

Using a quarter-cup measuring cup, scoop portions of dough out, roll into balls and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

Bake cookies 14 to 16 minutes total, rotating pan from front to back and from top to bottom oven racks at halfway mark. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

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By Andrea Smith | Photos by Tyler Golden/NBC

A Kirkwood teen has made her television debut on one of the country’s most popular singing competition shows.

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bout this time last year, Joanna Serenko graduated from Kirkwood High School and, like many recent graduates, questioned the next steps she’d take in life.

She had plans to attend college and pursue a career in the medical field, but then a voice called – The Voice, actually – and led her down a different, exhilarating path to becoming a musician.

Serenko, now 19 years old, had auditioned for NBC’s singing competition show The Voice once before as a sophomore but didn’t make it very far. In early 2019, she received a call from the show’s representative inviting her to try again.

After a series of summer auditions, she finally got to perform in front of the show’s four celebrity judges, also known as coaches. “I just took a big, deep breath and did it,” Serenko recalls, and by the final note, she had Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Blake Shelton singing her praises.

“I’ve been here for five seasons now, and I haven’t heard anyone sing like that,” Clarkson said after first hearing Serenko sing.

When it came time for Serenko to choose a coach, Jonas stood up to “fight for her,” which she says influenced her decision to join his team. “I wanted to work with him, and it just made sense at the moment,” she says. “Also, the Jonas Brothers was my first concert, so it was like a full-circle moment.”

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Serenko’s talent revealed itself at a young age. She says she remembers singing at a sleepover, and her friend’s mom, who was a vocal instructor, suggested Serenko take lessons. So at 6 or 7 years old, she began fine-tuning her voice with an instructor’s help.

While at North Kirkwood Middle School, Serenko participated in musical theater and played the trombone. She even auditioned for America’s Got Talent in eighth grade but says that didn’t go anywhere. In high school, she joined choir and secured her own gigs around the metro area at radio station KDHX, the Ready Room, Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room and more. Then, last spring, she won the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition and was awarded a scholarship and the opportunity to professionally record two original songs.

Serenko’s successful blind audition on The Voice (which usually airs locally on KSDK on Monday at 7 p.m.) sent her to the show’s “battle rounds,” which aired in late March of this year. She trained with Jonas and then performed a duet alongside teammate Roderick Chambers. Their rendition of 19-year-old American singer/songwriter Billie Eilish’s “When the Party’s Over” brought all four coaches to their feet.

Jonas described Serenko as a “flawless singer” with the ability to produce vocal runs he envies, but he ultimately chose Chambers as the battle winner.

Fortunately, her journey didn’t end there, thanks to Legend. Legend used his “steal” – one coach’s ability during the battle rounds to take a contestant from another coach’s team if the singer loses his or her battle – to keep Serenko in the competition.

“I was just hoping and praying that I would get stolen because I was not even in the mindset of getting sent home yet,” she says. “Thankfully, John [Legend] came in the clutch.”

In the “knockout rounds,” which premiered April 13, Serenko was once again “stolen” and joined Shelton’s team as she heads into the live shows. Serenko says The Voice has given her the confidence she needed to pursue a career in music. She’s now reconsidering her future and reapplying for college with new goals.

“I’m going to just keep doing [music] and get as far as I possibly can,” Serenko says. “I feel like doing this – getting this far and seeing what the coaches have to say and just the whole learning aspect of all of it – I feel like just put a lot of it in perspective. It’s still so surreal to me, and it’s still so wild, but it’s kind of starting to sink in.”

All episodes of The Voice that have aired so far were filmed months ago. A representative for The Voice says the program’s creators are monitoring the coronavirus situation and will later determine how to proceed with the live shows, which were scheduled to begin May 4.

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