May 22, 2020 by Ladue News

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If you are going to meet with a divorce attorney, here are some questions you may want to ask: 1) How long have you been practicing family law? 2) Do you have experience with the unique issues in my case? 3) What do you think I should do about documenting my/my spouse’s drinking/drug/mental health issues? 4) Have you appeared in front of the judges in my jurisdiction? 5) Are you familiar with the other family law attorneys in my jurisdiction? 6) What is your philosophy about going to trial or settling a case? 7) Have you tried a lot of cases? 8) What hours do you work, and how are you available to me (email, phone, cell phone)? 9) What if I have a question or an emergency that does not occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on a weekday? 10) Will you be working on this matter yourself, working with a team, or supervising an associate or other attorney? 11) What are your rates? If I want an attorney who bills at a lesser rate to work on my matter and just have you supervise, is that an option? 12) Do you have a paralegal and, if so, what is that person’s role? 13) How does an initial deposit work, meaning, will that cover all of the work or, if not, how often will I have to replenish it? 14) Do you think my case is a maintenance (also referred to as “alimony”) case or, if not, why not? 15) Will I have to pay my spouse’s attorneys’ fees? 16) Will they have to pay mine? 17) Can I move out of the house now? 18) Should I get a restraining order? 19) Is there something I should be doing to protect myself? 20) Is there anything I should be looking out for? 21) Is your initial meeting free of charge and, if not, what does it cost, and how long will it last? You should also list your concerns about the future and have the lawyer address them. Your divorce attorney should be someone you are comfortable with, so make sure that you feel confident in their ability to answer your questions. For any family law issues, please contact the attorneys at Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C.

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The Trio Design Elements FEATURE: The Collective Thread

Nancy Robinson, LN‘s doyenne of domestic furnishings, provides a bit of visual tranquility with three lovely home products, among them this Facet chandelier from Global Views.

Gatherings & Goodwill

Front & Center LOCAL COVID-19 RESEARCH With her health care acumen, LN‘s Connie Mitchell discusses the present pandemic with researchers at both Saint Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis whose labs have pivoted to battle that global scourge.

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Movers & Shakers Connect the Dots Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Countering the Coronavirus

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The Wine Life FEATURE: Susan Barrett Home Cooking

DISRUPTION, EXCITEMENT – AND ART Susan Barrett – the electric, eclectic lady behind Barrett Barrera Projects and its Manchester Avenue showcase, projects+exhibitions – chats about the visual art scene here with LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

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Front row left to right: Adam Bichsel, CFP, CRPC, portfolio management director and financial advisor; Robert Millner, senior portfolio management director and financial advisor; John Moore, CFP, senior portfolio management director and financial advisor Back Row left to right: Charisse Gates, senior registered associate; Natalie Norman, wealth advisory associate; Michelle Hunnius, senior registered associate; Michael Keegan, CFP, financial advisor; Christopher Gay, portfolio manager and financial advisor; Roger Provow, financial advisor; Charlene Salyers, group director; Gail Hood, senior registered associate

FoundATion By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of The Arbor Group at Morgan Stanley

n arbor consists of many vines and branches woven together to form a shelter. Aptly named, The Arbor Group at Morgan Stanley is dedicated to serving clients with structure and support through both calm and turbulent times and working to help them make the right financial choices for their future. The Arbor Group was founded in 2017 as a joint venture of three smaller practices comprised of Adam Bichsel with Michael Keegan, Robert Millner with Christopher Gay and Roger Provow, and John Moore. “By merging three strong practices, we’re able to create a lot of synergy and really deepen our client service model,” explains Bichsel, who serves as a senior vice president of The Arbor Group. Today the group has six long tenured financial advisors including three CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals (John Moore, Adam Bichsel, Michael Keegan) working to help protect, grow and strengthen clients’ wealth. “[One of] our big competitive advantages is that we have multiple generations of financial planners,” Bichsel adds. The ages within the group span 72 to 39 years old. “[We all] come at things from different angles.” Services through The Arbor Group include financial planning, wealth management, asset management, retirement planning and more, and the team works with affluent clients all throughout the metro area. The group values nurturing long-term relationships with clients by working with multiple generations within the families of clients they serve. It’s because of The Arbor Group at Morgan Stanley has engaged Ladue News to feature this content. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, or its affiliates. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Morgan Stanley and its Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the US. Source: Forbes Magazine Next Gen (September 2019). Data provided by SHOOKTM Research, LLC. Data as of 3/31/19. SHOOK considered Financial Advisors born in 1980 or later with a minimum 4 years relevant experience, who have: built their own practices and lead their teams; joined teams and are viewed as future leadership; or a combination of both. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures: telephone and in-person interviews, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a ranking. The rating may not be representative of any one client’s experience and is not indicative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or

this dedication that The Arbor Group has a policy of assigning two advisors to each client. “It’s rewarding [to help] people with complex situations and resolve them,” Bichsel says. “We try to bring a lot of professionalism [to our] processes and our approach.” The Arbor Group offers a concierge-style service tailored to the needs of each individual client, with the understanding that no two clients will have the same situation or concerns, while also working to be a “onestop” shop for wealth management. The team keeps a deliberately managed number of clients to ensure those they serve are getting full attention. The current COVID-19 crisis has introduced unique challenges for advising on long-term financial choices. “What we’re seeing is [that we need to find a way to help] people not make bad or knee-jerk decisions,” Bichsel describes. “We’re assisting people with managing their portfolio risk and making good long-term decisions.” Several members of The Arbor Group have received industry recognition for professionalism and dedication to the needs of their clients. Adam Bichsel was named in Forbes magazine’s 2019 list of “Best-In-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors,” and Robert Millner was named to Barron’s 2020 list of “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors. John Moore was named to Forbes 2018 list of America’s Best in State Wealth Advisors.” The Arbor Group at Morgan Stanley, 7733 Forsyth Blvd, Suite 2100, Clayton, 314-889-0344, advisor.morganstanley.com/the-arbor-group Private Wealth Advisors pays a fee to Forbes or SHOOK Research in exchange for the ranking. For more information see www.SHOOKresearch.com Source: Forbes.com (February 2018). Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors pay a fee to Forbes or SHOOK Research in exchange for the ranking. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com. Source: Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors,” March 16, 2020, as identified by Barron’s magazine, using quantitative and qualitative criteria and selected from a pool of over 4,000 nominations. Advisors in the Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list have a minimum of seven years of financial services experience. Qualitative factors include, but are not limited to, compliance record and philanthropic work. Investment performance is not a criterion. The rating may not be representative of any one client’s experience and is not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors paid a fee to Barron’s in exchange for the rating. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 3075014 5/20

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Lise Bernstein By Alice Handelman | Photo supplied

ise Bernstein vividly remembers the news flash about the toddler in north St. Louis County who accidentally shot himself after finding a loaded handgun in his home. “This tragedy, like many others, could have been prevented,” she says. To this end, the now-retired marketing and communications professional devotes much of her time volunteering to prevent the curiosity of children from turning into a tragedy. “Small children are not developmentally capable of knowing the power of an unlocked gun that they may find in their homes,” she says. Honored as a St. Louis Woman of Achievement in 2015, Bernstein is a past president of Women’s Voices Raised for Social Justice, a volunteer-driven education and advocacy organization headquartered in University City. She says that gun violence prevention has been a major focus of the organization for the past five years. “Through our Lock It for Love gun safety education project, we have reached thousands of St. Louis area residents with important information on safe gun storage,” Bernstein says. “We have distributed more than 6,000 free locks for guns to families who have children living in or visiting their homes. The organization promotes protection of everyone in the home of a gun owner by storing firearms [in a manner that is] locked, unloaded and kept separate from ammunition.” Bernstein says she is proud that FOCUS St. Louis selected the organization for a 2020 What’s Right With the Region Award. “Research shows that when people receive gun safety education and a free device to lock their gun, their compliance with storing the gun increases by 10 percent,” she adds. Bernstein has made an indelible impact on the local community by focusing much of her volunteerism on women, children and families. She has served as president of the National Council of Jewish Women and on the boards of St. Louis’ Central Reform Congregation, that city’s Legal Advocates for Abused Women and the Creve Coeur location of the National Kidney Foundation of Eastern Missouri. She was a court-appointed special advocate for children in the foster care system and also volunteered as a mentor with Mentor St. Louis in Saint Louis Public Schools. Her civic work and advocacy for access to public education, health care and civil rights in Missouri legislature are notable. Bernstein’s call to philanthropic work was a natural fit, with encouragement and examples set by relatives who came before her, including an aunt who took her to a gathering in St. Louis to hear famed American activist and journalist Gloria Steinem speak. “This raised my awareness of gender inequity and was the beginning of my commitment to equal rights for women, African Americans and other minorities,” Bernstein says. Bernstein grew up in Creve Coeur and graduated from Ladue Horton Watkins High School in 1973 with classmate Lee Bernstein, whom she didn’t date until their junior year at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Now married for 41 years, the University City couple are the parents of two grown children and grandparents of three. Her husband retired last year after a 40-year career as a senior executive at St. Louis’ Barnes-Jewish Hospital and SSM Health St. Louis Region. Bernstein says she hopes that “one of the lasting impacts of sheltering in place during the pandemic is remembering the importance of simple kindness. The value of doing small things like calling people is vital. I hope that we gain an appreciation for slowing down and remember to be patient with family and friends. I also hope that more people take time to think about safety, put locks on their guns and save lives.”

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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CONNECT THE DOTS

A “Novel” Problem By Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande and Chuck Feltz

arely if ever have today’s leaders dealt with the complex triad of biological, medical and economic challenges presented by the novel (meaning “new”) coronavirus pandemic. The relentlessness of its expansion and the severity of its impact add to the unique nature of the current emergency. What is not unique and, arguably, has never been more important is strong leadership in dealing with the impact to at-risk families and employees whose lives may depend on the decisions leaders make and how they make them. It would be too lengthy to illustrate all that leaders must contemplate in facing the COVID-19 crisis. We can, however, offer a contemporary perspective that leaders can consider as they draw on longstanding skills to lead through this unprecedented challenge: Prioritize outcome over indictment. Avoid a regressive focus at a time demanding a progressive, future-facing orientation. Leaders’ focus must remain on future outcomes and necessities for achieving such outcomes in leading through to a better time. Manage the time between stimulus and response. This psychological concept suggests that humans, uniquely, can manage the period between a stimulus and their response to it. Strong, effective leaders leverage that ability well during a crisis. In the most troubling times, that ability involves receiving a stimulus, pausing and thoughtfully and empathetically formulating an authentic response, as opposed to reacting in a knee-jerk fashion grounded only in opinion or “gut feel” versus facts. Crises drive emotion, passion and uncertainty, and leaders can intentionally choose to perpetuate or manage these. Take empathy-driven action. In a crisis, employees want their leaders to demonstrate a clear understanding of that crisis, a plan to deal with it and an understanding of employee concerns before taking action. Often, necessary actions will be very difficult ( furloughs, pay reductions, etc.). Demonstrating empathy scarcely alleviates the pain of such actions,

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but it does ensure those impacted know their perspectives have been thoughtfully considered. Multiply power; don’t divide it. A crisis tests an organization’s capacity at a time when all available capacity must be leveraged to address that crisis. Whether in a business, nonprofit or political organization, limiting synergistic power intentionally or accidentally diminishes galvanizing collective resources needed to accelerate a successful remedy (especially given the current self-isolationism). Normally, leaders are judged relentlessly in

real time as they tackle challenges. Those being led can rightly hold the highest expectations for what leaders do, how they do it and why they do it. And their expectations should be exceeded only by the expectations such leaders hold for themselves.

Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande is president-elect of Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. Chuck Feltz is a CEO and co-author of Never by Chance: Aligning People and Strategy Through Intentional Leadership.

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This luxury home at 3990 Highway T in Augusta Wine Country. 20 acres ml open & treelined, 40X64 outbuilding, & Stocked Pond. Custom Kitchen!

Christi Miceli (314) 750-0765

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Distinctive finishes highlight this custom built 1.5 story, 6 bedroom & 6 bath home nestled on 4.5 acres in the Innsbrook Resort Community.

Why downsize, when you can RIGHT-SIZE? Don’t compromise, you don’t have to give up anything when this villa becomes your new home!

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New custom home by Dublen Homes on a .74-acre site with 4 BD, 3.5 baths, approximately 5,300 SF and beaufitul finishes.

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New custom home by Helmet Weber on a half acre site. !.5-STORY PLAN WITH 5 BD, 5.5 BATHS AND ABOUT 5,171SF on three levels.

Another new home by Helmut Weber Construction. 2-story, 5 BD, 4.5 baths with approx. 4,300 SF of living space including finished LL.

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Remodeled 4BD 3.5 bath, 1.5-story singlefamily villa w/ approx 4,742 SF including FIN walkout LL. Home Protection Plan.

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Research Goes

Viral

By connie mitchell

Top meTro area scienTisTs converge on viTal coviD-19 sTuDies.

may 22, 2020 | LadueNews.com

eadlines about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, dominate the media. Statistics, possible treatments, potential vaccines and economic consequences flood our news feeds every day. Yet in St. Louis, some of the scientists behind the stories continue to work at a breakneck pace, keeping their heads down and their focus firmly on their labs. The speed and scope of researchers at both Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University as they pivoted from prior projects to COVID-19 studies are unprecedented. At Washington University alone, more than 30 different labs transitioned National Institutes of Health-funded studies to focus their expertise to the worldwide effort to treat and prevent COVID-19. “We already had an overarching infrastructure that allowed us to scale up in an unprecedented way, and the NIH encouraged us by allowing our funding to be transitioned to support the work,” says Dr. William Powderly, director of the Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences and co-director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University. “The work we’re doing on COVID-19 is a perfect example of translational science,” Powderly continues. The approach sometimes is referred to as “bench to bedside.” “It’s the journey of science from taking samples from patients with the disease and testing those samples in the laboratory so we better understand the disease, to taking those findings back to patients for use in diagnosis and possible interventions, to participating in huge clinical trials to see how these approaches apply to the general population.” Nearby, at Saint Louis University, Dr. Sarah George, a specialist in infectious diseases, is a principal investigator of just that kind of large clinical trial. George’s group participated in a nationwide study of the drug remdesivir, an intravenous antiviral medication. At the end of April during a meeting with President Donald Trump that was attended by reporters, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House health advisor on infectious diseases, said remdesivir “has a clear-cut, significant, positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery.” “We all had to turn on a dime,” says George of her research colleagues. “I was looking at the human immune response to other pathogens like Zika and dengue, which are very different viruses, with the goal of developing vaccines, and we began testing remdesivir during the third week of March as one of 75 sites around the world participating in the study.”

With the initial study complete, George turned her attention to a subsequent study examining remdesivir and a second drug. “This will explore whether remdesivir works better in combination with an immune modulator,” she explains. Patients will receive remdesivir alone or a combination of remdesivir and the immune modulator in the NIH-funded double-blind study. Powderly notes that, like George, many researchers at Washington University already studied a range of pathogens and infectious diseases, so many labs quickly retooled for COVID-19 studies. For example, Dr. Sean Whelan, head of the Department of Molecular Microbiology, converted a biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory – an enclosed area for work involving microbes that can spread easily and cause severe disease – so researchers would be protected as they work with the virus. Whelan previously had worked on Ebola, where he identified a critical protein that the virus exploits to cause deadly infections. “With the NIH allowing funding transitions and additional philanthropic support for this work, we put together a group of basic scientists very early on to meet weekly and share information and progress,” Powderly says. “We also brought in our clinical colleagues to further collaborate.” Powderly also meets regularly via videoconference with fellow directors of the 61 other translational science institutes across the country. “We’re identifying opportunities to share information, data and samples and are participating in studies with many of these centers,” he says. Both Powderly and George are reassuring in their optimism regarding treatments and a vaccine for COVID-19. Yet they both ask for patience as the research community does its work. “We can’t just press a button and have an answer,” Powderly says. “We’re working extraordinarily hard, but scientific progress doesn’t happen overnight.” George agrees. “I think we will have a vaccine within a year or so,” she says. “But until then, people need to remember that social distancing, wearing masks in public and consistent hand-washing continue to be the best defense.” Despite their requests for forbearance, both George and Powderly exude confidence that the research community will beat COVID-19 in the long term. “When we all get out of this – and we will – I hope we’ll think again about how to prepare for this kind of situation in the future,” Powderly says. “In addition to a treatment and vaccine, a renewed investment in public health could be a very positive outcome.”

WOMEN IN BUSINESS By Amanda Dahl

COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER 314-707-7761, marybethbenes.com

Mary Beth Benes consistently ranks in the top 0.25 percent of all agents, was designated as the No. 1 agent in the Town and Country office at Coldwell Banker Gundaker and has earned the President’s Premier, the highest level of achievement within the agency. Her expert advice on schools and neighborhoods proves invaluable.

Kim Carney

Efrat Cohen

Ranked among the leading REALTORS in St. Louis, Kim Carney specializes in the luxury real estate market, and utilizes a unique and aggressive marketing plan. She prides herself on taking a proactive approach. Carney offers the experience and savvy negotiation skills that achieve optimum results for her clients.

Efrat Cohen specializes in corporate investigations, background intelligence gathering, social networking research and asset investigations. The Israeli citizen uses intuitive investigative skills, supplemented by bilingual capabilities, as a recognized asset to all international investigative fields of endeavor. At Global Intelligence Consultants, Inc., she is responsible for managing, controlling and directing surveillance operations.

THE CARNEY TEAM COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER GROUP 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd., 314-422-7449, thecarneyteam.com

GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE CONSULTANTS, INC. 130 S. Bemiston Ave., 314-391-2300, info@gicagency.com, globalintelconsultants.com

The Dooley Rowe Schnoebelen Real Estate Group

Corinna Estep Foy

Lizzy Dooley, Megan Rowe and Joan Schnoebelen are experts at connecting with others and identifying needs. With an established record as go-getters, their shared passion is to help clients fall in love with where they live. When working with Dooley Rowe Schnoebelen, feel confident that they will work tirelessly to reach your goals.

“The convergence of my passions brought me to real estate,” says Corinna Estep Foy. “I am a third-generation native of the Ladue-Clayton area and a Washington University graduate. I honed my negotiation skills as a VP in private banking. I am a dedicated professional and committed to providing the highest level of service.”

DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 314-881-3881, dooleyrowe.com

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COLDWELL BANKER REALTY – GUNDAKER 314-479-9342 (direct), 314-993-8000 (Ladue office), corinnaestepfoy.cbintouch.com

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‌Mary Beth Benes

Maddison Harman

Danni Hauer

Chesterfield Valley Nursery introduces its new retail manager, Maddison Harman! Harman joined in early 2020, bringing her energy and knowledge to the team. From Harman’s expertise in a vast variety of plant material to knowing the best care for plants, she makes a great addition to the Chesterfield Valley Nursery family.

Many real estate agents say they are committed to client satisfaction – but few follow through with that pledge. Danni Hauer of Engel & Völkers proves the exception. She delivers high-quality real estate advisory services, with competence, knowledge and a passion for customer satisfaction that puts her a step above the rest.

CHESTERFIELD VALLEY NURSERY 16825 N. Outer 40 Road, 636-532-9307, chesterfieldvalleynursery.com

ENGEL & VÖLKERS 6 West County Center, Suite 1000, 314-280-4099, evstlouis.com

Liz Little

ELIZABETH REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC 7729 Clayton Road, 314-368-8412 (direct), 314-222-7150 (office), elizabethrealestategroupllc.com

Liz Little, in her 10th year as owner of Elizabeth Real Estate Group LLC, is the face of concierge real estate. Little specializes in new construction, residential, condominiums and investment properties. She delivers concierge-style service, builds great client relationships, and uses her evolved skillset to negotiate and analyze properties.

Sydney Millman

Jacqueline Phillips

Sydney Millman joined The Ryan Tradition with eight years of experience at Coldwell Banker Gold Coast in Chicago. She specializes in luxury properties and has a strong family background in real estate. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and extensive experience, she works to achieve the best for her buyers and sellers.

“I began my nursing career in a large hospital setting,” says AccuCare’s founder and president, Jacqueline Phillips, RN, BSN. “I have a much greater personal impact on my patients in the homecare setting. AccuCare makes a difference for families and their loved ones by allowing them to age with dignity at home.”

THE RYAN TRADITION COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER 314-874-5064 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), theryantradition.com

ACCUCARE 10131 Old Olive Street Road, 314-692-0020, accucare.com

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Believe in Beautiful.

We’re Ready When You Are!

THE TRIO

Snow WHITE By Nancy Robinson

‌ ired of the surfeit of color and pattern in your life? Maybe it’s time T to consider the advantages of a clean, fresh white aesthetic.

Inspired by natural crystal growth patterns and the work of French artist Serge Roche, Global Views’ Facet chandelier is a study in modern elegance. The clever cast-aluminum construction with a flat white finish fools the eye. (savvyladue.com)

Store your trinkets in style with Emporium Home’s lidded vessel decorated with a simple fluted surface design with a chalkwhite satin finish. (williamdscott.com)

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CreVe Coeur 314.469.1222

Studio A gets it just right with these perfect white marble ovaltopped tables. The hand-carved, raised channels feature a pleasing texture, while the recessed reveals have been polished smooth. (designanddetailstl.com)

35 Granada Way|Ladue

$849,900

Sought after La Hacienda, this home has a beautiful contemporary flair, open floor plan, 5 bedrooms and a finished lower level. Perfection!

1237TammanyLane|TownandCountry

$1,350,000

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Spectacular renovation and addition, every room has been updated with top of the line finishes and sits on a park-like 1.2 acre lot. This is a must see WOW house!

39 Briarcliff|Ladue

$2,088,000

Spectacular 1.5 story “newer construction” in sought after Briarcliff neighborhood! Sitting on 1.1 acres in a park like setting w/multi-tiered patios, outdoor kitchen/fireplaces, fire pits, and an abundance of privacy, this home will appeal to the most discriminating buyer.

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DESIGN ELEMENTS

Lovely in

Lavender By Andrea Smith | Photo by Alise O’Brien

beautiful dining room inspires hopeful visions of dinner parties and gleeful gatherings to come after the coronavirus crisis has passed. In this gorgeous example, natural lighting and colors reminiscent of springtime blooms fill the room, stamped with statement pieces like an elegant chandelier. Amy Studebaker – lead designer and owner of Amy Studebaker Design, based in St. Louis – worked on this Ladue home renovation with designer Michelle Thore, builder PK Construction and architect Paul Fender. “When purchasing the home, our clients knew that there were renovations that needed to take place in order to make the home function for their daily lives,” Studebaker says. “With our clients’ enjoyment [of] entertaining, the dining room needed to be a special space where they could serve meals for their family and friends in an atmosphere that felt beautiful and serene.” Studebaker says the clients’ love for lavender, which is found throughout the home alongside tranquil greens and periwinkles, inspired the design. Gold accents maintain the classy, luxurious ambiance in every room. The color palette provided Studebaker and Thore an opportunity to work with less traditional hues and layer textiles such as velvet and silk, resulting in a sophisticated yet vibrant space. In the dining room, subtle patterns from floor to ceiling provide an intriguing design. It began with a chinoiserie mural on the walls that illustrates birds perched on vines and incorporates hints of lavender and green. “We layered in rich colors with soft textures to complement the scenic background,” Studebaker says. “To create juxtaposition between the organic feel of the walls and the [originally] blank ceiling, we designed a geometric molding detail and applied it to the ceiling. We felt that the added detail created a fantastic approach to bringing

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a modern freshness to the more traditional chinoiserie mural.” Over the course of the renovation, which wrapped up last spring, the homeowners experienced total interior transformation. “[The clients] were involved with each

selection, but the end result, when everything came together, was something that they truly enjoyed seeing,” Studebaker says. Amy Studebaker Design, 11614 Page Service Drive, St. Louis, 314-440-0853, amystudebakerdesign.com

A Collective

By Andrea Smith | Photos courtesy of The Collective Thread

LadueNews.com | may 22, 2020

Zohra Zaimi sewing face masks.

Terri Stipanovich with Zohra Zaimi on the day she became a U.S. citizen.

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ohra Zaimi arrived in St. Louis as an immigrant from North Africa in 2016 feeling uncertain about how she’d make a living in the U.S. She and her husband soon became parents, which didn’t make finding a job any easier. Even so, she searched for an employer who would be understanding of her situation and who could help her build a new career. At the same time, a nonprofit business now known as The Collective Thread was growing in St. Louis and providing sewing classes to refugees, immigrants and others in need of such a job skill. Zaimi, who knew nothing of threading needles and taking measurements, enrolled in the organization’s program. “When I met Collective Thread, it was a big opportunity for me,” Zaimi says. Last October, she accepted a job with The Collective Thread as a seamstress, and in January of this year, she was promoted to floor manager in training. “People are helpful, and the atmosphere is so nice,” Zaimi says. “You feel that you are with your family; you work with your family.” The nonprofit’s co-founders, Terri Stipanovich and Annie Miller, have woven together various segments of the community to establish this unique resource in the metro area. Through this one organization, refugees and immigrants are building careers, while local designers are connecting with skilled seamstresses. It all began with Stipanovich’s vision, which formed during trips to Africa. “I saw these women walking across desolate plains,” she recalls, “and they had these beautiful dresses with fabric billowing in the wind.” After years of social justice work in Africa, she started a sewing program in 2015 through her nonprofit (named Faith that Works at the time) to teach a trade and provide a livable wage for East African women, primarily in Ethiopia. The program in St. Louis mirrors her work abroad but has adapted to the metro area’s needs. Stipanovich says companies approached her and expressed a need for seamstresses, so in 2018, she opened a small-batch manufacturing facility to employ some of the students who completed sewing classes. Miller, a seasoned business leader with knowledge of apparel design and product development, partnered with Stipanovich to provide

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industry expertise. By late last summer, The Collective Thread had officially formed. St. Louis-based designer Paulie Gibson says small-batch apparel manufacturing businesses are limited in the metro area, making The Collective Thread a “crucial” resource. “I think that having that capability in the city is super important for our industry,” he says. Gibson, a St. Louis native, made the decision to work locally and says The Collective Thread has provided the support and expertise he needs to grow his brand. “You feel like they’re really a part of your team,” he adds. Recently, The Collective Thread moved from a 1,000-square-foot space in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood to a 6,000-squarefoot space in that municipality’s old garment district on Washington Avenue. The business was expanding its sewing program, which Stipanovich says was a “fast and furious endeavor,” when COVID-19 interrupted progress. According to the nonprofit’s website, The Collective Thread was on track to employ about 22 women in its facility this year and double that amount in 2021, as well as provide industrial sewing training for 60 women a year. Stipanovich says she isn’t sure what to expect in the wake of the pandemic. “We just need to be nimble and adjust,” she says. Stipanovich says 95 percent of the seamstresses are working from home, and those who do work at the facility wear masks and practice social distancing. While demand for apparel manufacturing is down, sewing and selling cloth masks to businesses such as Wells Fargo and the Humane Society of Missouri has made up for much of the company’s lost income. As of late April, The Collective Thread has sold more than 7,000 masks. Stipanovich says regular donors have continued to support the nonprofit, and she’s hopeful that will continue. And just this month, the organization has launched a new mask design, with three sizes that both are adjustable and reversible. Both here and across the globe, the organization expects to move forward “one stitch at a time.” The Collective Thread, 1310 Washington Ave. St., St. Louis, 314-560-5802, thecollectivethread.org LadueNews.com | MAy 22, 2020

DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY

By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Square One Media Productions

150 CARONDELET PLAZA, NO. 803  CLAYTON

legance is a state of being inside this glamorous condominium at The Plaza in Clayton. Slide into luxury, from the moment you are greeted by the 24-hour door attendant to when you sit down to eat in the formal dining area, which adjoins a welcoming library that boasts extensive built-ins. Destress in the master suite’s soaking tub before hopping into the recessed king-sized bed, flanked by built-ins. Morning brings the same joy when you prepare brunch in a chef ’s dream of a kitchen, with state-of-the-art appliances, custom cabinetry, granite counters, and a wine chiller and ice maker. Settle in the stately living room with a cup of coffee, and admire the five-piece crown molding. As you pass through the entry foyer on your way out, glance up at the trompe l’oeil painted ceiling – yet another declaration of how grand living can be inside this dream home.

This 2-bedroom, 2 full-bathroom and 1 half-bathroom home in Clayton is listed for $1.399 million.

Keith R. Manzer 314-609-3155 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy has expertise of the central corridor and consistently ranks among local top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of its 100-plus agents specialize in luxury real estate. All are familiar with St. Louis’ neighborhoods, from the Central West End to Highway 64/40 to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

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LUXURY LISTINGS By Amanda Dahl

‌ 253 PARKSIDE DRIVE, NO. 4F 8 CLAYTON

8 ROBINDALE DRIVE LADUE

With incredible views of the Clayton skyline, this gorgeous penthouse features 4 terraces, 4 bedroom suites and 4 baths. Luxury abounds, with recessed speakers and lights found throughout. The master suite boasts heated marble flooring, a spa tub for two and more.

Situated on a tree-lined cul-desac in the center of Ladue, this custom home by Dublen Homes is surrounded by woods and newer properties in a coveted location. Close to completion, the abode showcases tons of upgrades, 4 bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms.

John Ryan The Ryan Tradition Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-993-8000, theryantradition.com

Steve Mathes & Joe Mathes Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-503-6533 (Steve), 314-276-1604 (Joe), steveandjoemathes.com

1532 SHEPARD ROAD WILDWOOD

15 SUMMERHILL LANE TOWN AND COUNTRY

Form and function marry in this stunning custom home, located off of the scenic Shepard Road in Wildwood. Admire the spacious, 2-story foyer and inviting hearth room on your virtual tour. Surrounded by serene scenes, privacy has never been more picturesque. $1.45 million

Situated on almost an acre that backs to Queeny Park, this Town and Country estate offers 4 beds, 6 baths and fabulous amenities. Enjoy a decadent lower level, with a stone fireplace and wet bar, or the patio, with a fire pit.

Sarah Bernard & Natalie Selsor RedKey Realty Leaders 314-780-9070 (Bernard), 314-640-9984 (Selsor), 314-692-7200 (office), redkeystlouis.com

Mark Gellman & Neil Gellman The Gellman Team Coldwell Banker Premier Group 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd., 314-336-1991, thegellmanteam.com

OFFERED AT

PARKSIDE AND ROBINDALE PHOTOS BY STEVEN B. SMITH‌

$999,989

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM, HOME. 1 5 3 3 PA C L A N D P L A C E • C H E S T E R F I E L D • M O 6 3 0 0 5

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You will have your little bit of heaven on earth with this stunning home. A park-like feel and breathtaking views greet you on this 3+ acre lot. With custom features galore, a personal outdoor retreat and an environment perfect for entertaining, this home leaves nothing to desire.

VISIT 1533PACLANDPLACE.COM OR CALL 314-665-3080 FOR MORE INFO.

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DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY

By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Square One Media Productions

11 HIGH ACRES DRIVE  OLIVETTE

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he Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation celebrated its 30th anniversary with the annual Open Your Heart Gala in March. This year’s gala – aimed at recognizing the work being done to end puppy mill cruelty and advocate for animal welfare – took as its theme “The Dogfather,” a punning salute, obviously, to the 1972 cinematic classic The Godfather and the 1969 best-selling novel that inspired the film. The evening began at Lucas Park Grille in downtown St. Louis with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner at various food stations and silent and live auctions. The gala’s “pawsome” sponsors comprised Carol House Furniture, Helix Realty, Joe Hanon, Dale and T.J. Lindhorst, Nancy Grove, Joe Tiernan and Scott and Laurie Livingston. Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!

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THE WINE LIFE By Stanley Browne

‌2016 KING ESTATE Grape: 100% Pinot Noir Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Owner: Ed King III Winemaker: Brent Stone Approximate Retail Price: $30 Website: kingestate.com TASTING NOTES: Color: Highly reflective bright surface, transparent, mostly garnet with slight crimson edges Aroma: Sharp and tantalizing red fruits like strawberry and ripe red cherry, followed by mild oak and earth Taste: Excellent dancing fruit fills the entire palate with mild body, good acidity and supple tannins

ing Estate Winery came into existence in 1991, when Ed King III was searching for land for organic hay for his horses. Instead, after stumbling across a 600-acre ranch just outside of Eugene, Oregon, he conceived of a winery. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where his father, Ed King Jr., owned and ran the now-defunct avionics company King Radio, King fils went on to wear many hats. For a time, he lived in Alaska, practicing law, following a return to Kansas City to work with his father; eventually, he settled in Eugene, where he opened a cardiac care center and a prep school. Together, he and his father founded King Estate, one of the bigger and more wellknown wineries out of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, featuring pinot noir and pinot gris. The 600-acre ranch-turned-winery eventually expanded to more than 1,000

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GROWING OLD IS UNAVOIDABLE, HOW YOU AGE IS A CHOICE BY: DR. BETH TEMPLIN, PT, DPT, GCS GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Most people never learn what “normal” aging should look like or feel like. The truth of the matter is aging can vary so greatly. You can have someone in their 90’s who runs a 5k every weekend and then have someone in their 60’s who has multiple medical conditions including chronic pain and is completely dependent on a wheelchair. We do not follow a predetermined path and it varies so much between individuals. Some of it is genetics, but a bigger part is environment or what you choose to do with your body, and your health. So, what can you do to make sure you look more like the 90-year old runner? Hint: It’s all about diet and exercise. I’m sure it’s not the first time you’ve heard that proper diet and regular exercise keep you healthy and active. In the current COVID19 environment, it’s more important now than ever to take control of your health to minimize your risk. Especially since it appears we will be living with this virus for a long time to come. According to recent publications, people who are most susceptible of having complications or severe illness from COVID-19 include people who are older, overweight or obese, have medical conditions such as high blood pressure and Type 2 Diabetes and are physically inactive. While you can’t change your numeric age, you can change all of the other high-risk factors with modifications to your lifestyle. So why aren’t more people taking an active role in their health? We often hear a variety of excuses. Everything from “I’m too busy” to “I’m too old to start” to “It didn’t work for me in the past”. Perhaps you think that with multiple medical issues, you’re already too “far gone” for exercise to make a difference, so why bother starting now? It may be true that it will take you longer to achieve your goals if you have multiple medical conditions or you have become more dependent on others for your

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos courtesy of Susan Barrett

A local art insider and innovator expresses idealism about the metro area’s cultural landscape – yesterday, today and tomorrow.

ne of the most electrifying and elegant art exhibitions of 2019 originated with a lady equally electrifying and elegant: Susan Barrett. Last autumn, Barrett’s new projects+exhibitions showcase on Manchester Avenue spotlit “Ann Ray & Lee McQueen: Rendez-Vous,” a thrilling exploration of the art of haute couture. The stunning eclecticism of that exhibition reflects the personal eclecticism of Barrett, who helms the eponymous Barrett Barrera Projects (now in its sixth year of existence). “I’ve been a part of almost every aspect of the art and design worlds,” she relates. “My first job after college was at the Greenberg Gallery when it was in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis. I’ve also worked at an art magazine, art museums, architecture firms, graphic firms, universities, and have had my own companies in architecture, design and fashion. “On my own, I’ve worked as an artist, stylist, fashion designer, curator and as a private art consultant. That’s just my background! My team brings a plethora of expertise in curation, business

strategy, exhibition touring, primary and secondary art markets, nonprofit management, graphic design, marketing, research, installation and so forth. We have it [all] covered!” In various places, the BBP website suggests the aesthetic underlying the work of Barrett and her team, including its mantra: “Art is a verb.” That declaration, Barrett explains, “reference[s] the complex and important aspect of the creation of art. The art object is the result of hundreds or thousands of hours of deep thought and inspiration, of self-doubt and arguments with oneself, of trial and error and the fortitude to keep going. “That’s the beauty of creation and, I think, the beauty of art: the part you can’t see. All this comes together in a single object that’s then given to the world to communicate with the viewer. How amazing.” At one point, between the phrases Viewpoint and Collaboration, BBP’s website also uses a word aesthetically worthy of 20th-century American art/ film nonesuch Andy Warhol: Disruption. “Disruption is a word that resonates with me personally because I’m forever breaking rules – I think that’s just part of my upbringing

as an artist,” she says. “Just looking at my career history, you can see I like reinventing myself and pushing the limitations of what I can do. I personally could be a job disruptor. “In fact, a good friend who I used to do design work for told me I was unemployable. That’s one of the highest compliments I could ever get because it means I won’t settle for the task at hand. I want to explore what else is possible and figure out a way to do what I want to do. BBP is, in the same sense, a disruptor to the art world. We want to keep people from assuming they know who we are.” As disruptions go, of course, COVID-19 currently ranks highly, and Barrett reflects at length on it and other factors affecting the metro area’s art scene at present and in the future. “The metro has an amazing amount of creativity and talent … ,” she says, adding that it also “suffers from what the rest of the country suffers from: insecurity in financially supporting local artists and galleries. We still think that art isn’t valid unless it’s purchased or created in [New York City]. That’s a huge myth to overcome … “As far as museums and other art and cultural institutions, the region is immensely rich. Again, I worry about the effect that COVID-19 has and will have on these museums, which all depend on financial support.” Barrett concludes on a note of pure and passionate idealism. “I hope every art gallery, museum, theater and cultural center stays open and can begin to thrive again,” she says. “I hope this strange time showcases the creativity and questioning that artists pose and brings a period of artistic revolution.” Barrett Barrera Projects, 4739 McPherson Ave., St. Louis, 314-899-0666, barrettbarrera.com

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Honey Swiss Meringue Buttercream 1. In a small heatproof bowl, whisk together egg whites and sugar. 2. Fill bottom of a small saucepan with water, and place on low heat at a simmer. Place heatproof bowl over saucepan, and whisk sugar and egg whites together until they are opaque and sugar has melted. 3. Pour into work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat for 8 to 10 minutes on medium-high speed until you get medium-stiff peaks. 4. Swap out whisk attachment for paddle attachment. Set mixer on low speed, and add in butter a tablespoon at a time. Once you add in all butter, set mixer on high speed, and beat for 5 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Continue beating for another 5 to 10 minutes, until it comes together in a smooth frosting. 5. Once your mixture is smooth, add in honey and optional pinch of salt, and beat for another 3 to 5 minutes until combined and silky.

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