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Strout & Maher Wedding

Friends and family say that Megan McCarthy Strout and Ryan Emerson Maher were meant to be together—even if their paths often seemed to lead them apart.

Summer is officially here! Inspired by the Ladue home of Rungolee designer Anjali Kamra, these warm-weather looks are breezy and elegantly beautiful.

Opera Theatre Saint Louis Saint Louis University Craft Alliance Jewish Federation COCA

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Cupcakes, St. Louis Style

To visit the Campbell House in the Lucas Place neighborhood downtown is to step back in time.

These sweet treats are taking the cupcake trend to a whole new level.

The new 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish was recently unveiled in St. Louis to great acclaim and fanfare.

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Travel: Bainbridge Island Cochon Comes to St. Louis

At The Gatesworth, our apartment and service packages are customized to fit our Residents ~ not the other way around. We are proud to offer affordable and newly renovated one and two bedroom apartment residences. We also offer an exciting array of programs and activities, award-winning cuisine and a wide variety of personalized services.

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General manager Andrea Griffith editor-in-chief Trish Muyco-Tobin Editorial associate editor Lisa Watson

Advertising operations manager Andi Kozak

staff writers JULIA CHRISTENSEN KATHERINE COMFORTMASON BRITTANY NAY

senior account executive Kathleen Krebs

entertainment columnist Debbie Baldwin design editor alan E. Brainerd design contributor Nancy Robinson

account executives Jennifer Beckerle Joe Hossenlopp Kayla Nelms Kathy Parks Ann Sutter classified account manager Andrea Jones Creative creative director Andrew Nelms

fashion editor Katie Yeadon fashion photography Wesley Law food writers Sidney Lewis Matt Sorrell

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graphic designers timothy brashares dawn deane lauren ellsworth marjorie laskie

health writer Connie Mitchell

Administration office manager Megan Langford

Photography Sarah Crowder

office assistant Tracy Sporrer

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hat do you love about St. Louis? If you ask a true St. Louisan, there’s a good chance you won’t get just one single answer. These days, it seems our fair city has so much more to offer by way of attractions, dining, shopping, and arts and entertainment that it sometimes is hard to keep up. And it’s a good thing, too, because if you enjoy exploring as much as I do, one of the most exhilarating feelings is finding something worth talking about right in your own backyard.

Take for instance, the Campbell House Museum, long considered one of the finest examples of the Victorian high life in America, which is the most resplendent it has ever been since its ne plus ultra during the Gilded Age. Have you been lately?

You should see it now, following a multi-million dollar renovation that included the painstaking restoration of the red velvet drapery in the Victorian parlor.

And what’s more St. Louis than images of the imposing Festival Hall at the 1904 World’s Fair, or the statue of our city’s namesake gallantly astride a horse in front of the spectacular Saint Louis Art Museum? You have the genius of Cass Gilbert to thank for that. In this edition, we tip our hat to one of America’s foremost ‘star-chitects.’

We also salute a Clayton artist whose name you won’t find on any pantheon just yet, but whose budding talent is a true find for us at Ladue News and for the cover of our Elegant Living Summer 2013 edition. Happy reading!

about the cover artist Kyle Lucks took the roundabout route to his career, starting out as a fine arts major but eventually graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in marketing. After four years in that field, he took the leap to become a freelance artist a year and a half ago. The Clayton artist is a self-taught watercolorist who says he was drawn to the medium because of its usefulness in conveying a contrast between light and dark. “Watercolor allows for the illusion the paper is glowing,” he notes. “It can be something as mundane as some birds on a telephone pole on a rainy day, and if you find the right contrast in lighting, it can still be a beautiful image.”

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Lucks’ artistry ranges from portraits to landscapes and cityscapes, as well as hand-painted wine bottles that have become popular gifts for wedding showers, anniversaries and birthdays. You can see his work on view at Mr. Guy in Ladue and Fleur de Lis Bridal Boutique in Clayton. For more information, visit kylelucks.com.

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SOCIETY Opera Theatre

SPRINGTIME ON THE SEINE

BY DIANE ANDERSON

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PERA THEATRE OF SAINT Louis (OTSL) launched its 38th festival season with an elegant gala set in Paris along the banks of the River Seine, inspired by the company’s new production of Puccini’s Il tabarro. The blacktie event featured an appearance by renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, who makes her OTSL debut this season. The event was chaired by Wells Fargo Advisors’ Danny Ludeman and his wife, Susan, to benefit OTSL’s professional development programs for emerging artists and the company’s education initiatives.

Richard and Kathie Winter, Chris Brenner, Tyler Olsen

Peggy Ritter, Miran Halen, Veronica McDonnell

Danny and Susan Ludeman

Spencer Burke, Timothy O’Leary

Pris McDonnell, Capt. William and Amanda MacVittie

Carol and Tom Voss

Marsha and Bill Rusnack

Donna Wilkinson, Marilyn and Sam Fox, Joan Quicksilver

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Debra Hollingsworth and Mark Stacye

Andy and Mary Ann Srenco

Marilyn Bush, Rebecca Boyer, Cassandra Sanford, Annalise Lyons

Seth Barnes, Penny Wagner

Doug and Debbie Rushing

Erin and David Eisenberg

Ben and Jeanne Milder

Glenn Sheffield, Paul Arenberg

Peggy and Don Lents, Keith and Cassandra Sanford

Jennifer and Bradley Smoak

Michelle and Jeff Cohen, Steve and Sue Blake

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SOCIETY Saint Louis University

25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

BY LYUBOV STRAUSS

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EMBERS OF THE ST. LOUIS community recently gathered at Chaifetz Arena to honor the contributions of Saint Louis University president Fr. Lawrence Biondi. The black-tie event was co-chaired by SLU alum Peggy Ritter and Sam Fox. During his opening remarks at the dinner, the 74-year-old Biondi surprised guests by announcing his plans to retire after 25 years at the helm. The event raised $1.4 million for scholarships and academic initiatives at SLU.

Bill and Marsha Rusnack

Sam Fox, Fr. Lawrence Biondi, Joe Adorjan

Jerry and Peggy Ritter

John and Lucy Cook

Dr. Bruce and Sarah Bacon

Drs. Catherine Wittgen and David Horan

Bob Fox, Tom George and Barbara Harbach

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Ambassador George Herbert and Carol Walker, Fr. Thomas Curran

Mayor Francis Slay, Frank Janoski, Janet Oberle

George Billings, Patrick and Peggy Sly

Tina Bergmann, Mike Felton, Tom Bergmann

Ryan and Becki Moss

Mike Isaacson, Michael Adorjan

Bridget Fletcher, Ed and Mary Ann Ignaczak

Pat and Cookie Twardowski

Fr. James Sebesta, Fr. Paul Stark, Kathleen Brady

James and Maria Sindelar

Sridhar Condoor, Gregory Keogh

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SOCIETY Craft Alliance

ARTRAGEOUS DOTTED BALL

BY BRYAN SCHRAIER

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PRING WAS IN FULL BLOOM at Craft Alliance’s ARTrageous Dotted Ball. Featuring a fashion show, the evening also was a tribute to St. Louis’ First Lady of Fashion, Susan Sherman, who was recognized for her longtime support of Craft Alliance’s Fashion Lab.

Tania Beasly-Jolly, Cabanne Howard, Barbi Macon

Marcia Smith, Patty Wente

Keith Manzer, Claire Cavano

Martin Wice, Betty Kagan

Ellen Soule, Susan Sherman

Sangeeta Singh, Gayatri Kulkarni

Boo McLoughlin

Bob and Emily Koplar, Lisette Dennis, Debra Bass

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Ward and Carol Klein, Betsy and Bob Cuneo

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SOCIETY Jewish Federation

THRIVE LIVE!

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EMBERS OF THE ST. LOUIS Jewish community, as well as other local dignitaries, recently gathered at Peabody Opera House to give a heartfelt thanks to Barry Rosenberg for his 20 years of service as CEO of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Following the private VIP reception, guests headed to join others at the Thrive LIVE! Gala. This event, in appreciation of the Federation’s many generous donors, featured Tony Awardwinning actor, singer and comedian Jason Alexander of Seinfeld fame.

Barry Rosenberg, Karen Berry-Elbert, Miriam Singer, Barbara Rosenberg

Carol Staenberg, Lisa Baron

Elaine Koplar, Marilyn Ratkin, Larry Levin, Peggy Dereak

Marcia Sokol-Anderson, Joel and Maxine Goldstein

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Judy and Harvey Harris

Jerry Silverman, Rita Numerof, Michael Abrams, Andrew Rehfeld, and Miggie Greenberg

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IP GUESTS ARRIVED EARLY a t CO CAca ba n a : CO CA After Dark on the black carpet, and had the opportunity to meet celebrity guest Billy Bush of Access Hollywood and bid on live and silent auction items. From there, they headed to the COCA tent for dinner and dancing to the sounds of DJ Reggie. Chairs for the evening’s event, which raised more than $800,000 for the nonprofit’s education programs, were Lindsay and Scott Bush, Mary and Bob Ciapciak, Hazel and Arnold Donald, Stephanie and Mark S c h n u c k , and honorary chair Nathalie Means.

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Scott and Lindsay Bush

Ray Barrett and Diane Breckenridge-Barrett, Nancy and Craig Schnuck

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’Round the Old Oak Tree

By Katherine Comfort-Mason

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riends and family say that Megan McCarthy Strout and Ryan Emerson Maher were meant to be together—even if their paths often seemed to lead them apart.

The couple met during their senior year of high school, but attended different colleges; she went to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire while he chose Colby College in Maine. Romance blossomed despite the distance, which only strengthened their commitment to one another.

But after graduation, Megan headed to Columbus, Ohio, to begin her career at the corporate headquarters of Abercrombie & Fitch. Ryan, in the meantime, earned the rank of captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. Before deploying to Afghanistan, he promised his grandmother that he would ask Megan to marry him upon his return.

Once safely home, it wasn’t long before he surprised Megan with a ring. The proposal took place on a vacation to Naples, Fla., beneath the shady branches of an oak tree planted in memory of Ryan’s grandfather.

It was a fitting location, since the oak is a universal symbol of strength and endurance. The oak became a

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motif recurring in their invitations, decorations and guest programs.

They were wed October 6 at Our Lady of the Pillar Church. Fr. Gregory Mohrman of St. Louis Priory officiated with Megan’s uncle, Deacon Thomas McCarthy, administering the vows.

For her attendants, Megan chose a friend from each stage of her life: grade school and high school, college and post-college. Ryan’s brother, Kevin Maher Jr., served as best man. The reception was held at Bellerive Country Club, where the couple entered under a canopy of military sabers and cut the first slice of wedding cake with Ryan’s Mameluke Marine Corps sword. The ceremony culminated in a stunning fireworks display—Ryan’s gift to Megan and their guests.

The newlyweds honeymooned at the Four Seasons Resort Maui. Ryan, who is well-versed in military history, served as Megan’s guide during a visit to Pearl Harbor.

Today, they are happy to be settled in their hometown of St. Louis, where Megan is a brand manager for Nature’s Variety pet food, and Ryan pursues an MBA at Washington University.

The Details The Date October 6, 2012 The Bride Megan McCarthy Strout The Groom Ryan Emerson Maher The Bride’s Parents Ann McCarthy & Joseph Strout The Groom’s Parents Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Maher Sr. The Ceremony Our Lady of the Pillar The Reception Bellerive Country Club The Rings Family heirlooms

The Wedding Dress Augusta Jones The Florist Ken Miesner’s Flowers The Cake Encore Baking Company The Band Groovethang The Photographer Josephine Havlak Transportation Best Transportation, Tropiano Transportation, Vandalia Bus Lines The Wedding Planner Barbara Hoover

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Ode to St. Louis

By Katherine Comfort-Mason

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ould there be a more appropriate first date for a pair of dyed-in-the-wool St. Louisans than attending a baseball game and cheering for their beloved Cardinals?

Regardless of the score, things certainly turned out well for Caley Barnhart and Jack Lawlor.

Caley and Jack grew up in the same circles and have been acquainted since high school. In college (Saint Louis University and the University of Dayton, respectively), their small world became larger; but after graduation, they were drawn back together. Her best friend and his cousin, who were dating, saw potential in the pairing, and arranged that initial Busch Stadium rendezvous in March 2011. Obviously, sparks flew.

After several happy months, Jack, who is a financial adviser with Edward Jones, was transferred to Indiana. Undaunted, the two decided to maintain their relationship long-distance; and the following year, Caley landed a position at the Indianapolis office of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

It was during a trip back to the Gateway City that Jack took Caley to a romantic dinner at Vin de Set, where he

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popped the question. And that wasn’t the only surprise he had planned. After she accepted, the pair headed to Molly Darcy’s pub, where, much to Caley’s delight, family and friends were waiting to congratulate them.

Planning a wedding remotely posed some challenges, but the couple never doubted that it should be held in their hometown. Caley wanted to keep the day simple and laid-back, with a focus on loved ones. Her bridesmaids included sisters (hers and his), plus her cousins and longtime friends. For the ceremony, she chose her childhood parish of Ste. Genevieve du Bois, with Fr. Mark Mackenzie of St. Matthew the Apostle officiating.

After Jack kissed his bride, Ode to Joy made for a triumphant recessional. And at the reception, Caley was overjoyed to see everyone enjoying themselves on the dance floor—including her 90-year-old grandfather.

As Caley and Jack shared their final dance, guests showered them with confetti. Then it was off to a honeymoon at Ladera Resort on St. Lucia, where they unwound by lounging on the beach.

The newlyweds live in Indianapolis, but it’s pretty obvious where their hearts are.

The Details The Date April 20, 2013 The Bride Callaway Bulliss Barnhart The Groom John Phelan Lawlor The Bride’s Parents Margaret Barnhart & Bruce Barnhart Jr. The Groom’s Parents Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Lawlor Jr. The Ceremony Ste. Genevieve du Bois The Reception St. Louis Country Club The Wedding Dress Town & Country Bridal

The Rings Genovese Jewelers The Florist Bloomin’ Buckets The Cake Carol Zimmerman The Band J-Rob The Photographer Robert George The Bridesmaids’ Dresses Enchanted Bride The Tux Stallone’s Formal Wear The Invitations Gina Graphics Transportation Jed Transportation, Vandalia Bus Lines The Wedding Planner Barbara Hoover

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Scheffel & Singer

The Details The Date October 20, 2012 The Bride Sara Adrienne Scheffel The Groom Jonathan David Singer The Bride’s Parents Mr. & Mrs. William Scheffel The Groom’s Parents Mr. & Mrs. Robert Singer The Ceremony Saint Louis Club The Reception Saint Louis Club The Florist Ken Miesner’s Flowers

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The Wedding Dress Anna Maier-Ulla Maija, Berrybridge The Cake Encore Baking Company The Band Charles Glenn The Photographer Josephine Havlak The Tux Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue The Invitations The Village Invites The Wedding Planner Barbara Hoover

Celebrate Living in the Heart of Clayton!

The Crescent - 155 Carondelet Plaza

This 8th floor, north facing residence with high, light filled rooms exudes an aura of style, comfort and sophistication with a dazzling array of exclusive features to delight the senses.

Arched entry foyer leads to formal living and dining areas. Kitchen has under cabinet lighting, granite counters, breakfast bar and built in refrigerator.

Hearth room/breakfast room includes ventless gas fireplace. Whole house sound system, including satellite radio, is included with all components.

Dining balcony, with access from living room, breakfast room and master bedroom, has a natural gas grill and views over the city. Walk-in master bedroom closet has been professionally organized.

Enjoy valet parking, take the elevator to your own fitness facility or relax with your friends in the club room. Walk through lush landscape on the 3rd floor rooftop garden with dog park. Two parking spaces are assigned and garage includes storage for bikes. The Crescent has become known as the address of choice in Clayton and will offer you the opportunity for the lifestyle of your dreams! 155 Carondelet Plaza #803, Clayton $1,150,000.

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Waters & Spitzfaden

The Details The Date November 3, 2012

The Florist Bloomin’ Buckets

The Bride Elizabeth Malady Waters

The Rings Kunzelman Brothers Jewelry

The Groom Andrew Charles Spitzfaden

The Band Charles Glenn

The Bride’s Parents Mr. & Mrs. Waters The Groom’s Parents Mr. & Mrs. Craig Spitzfaden

The Tux Sal Falcone The Invitations Vellum

The Reception Racquet Club East

Transportation Vandalia Bus Lines, Lohr and Al’s Limo Transportation Services

The Cake McArthur’s Bakery

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The Bridesmaids’ Dresses Bella Bridesmaid

The Ceremony Ladue Chapel

The Wedding Dress Simply Elegant Bridal

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER Chris Croy

The Wedding Planner Josie Littlepage

St. Eve & Koerner

The Date December 31, 2012

The Wedding Dress Carolina Herrera

The Bride Katherine Eleanor St. Eve

The Florist Bloomin’ Buckets

The Groom Parker Earl Koerner The Bride’s Parents Mr. & Mrs. John Edward St. Eve The Groom’s Parents Mr. & Mrs. John Edward Koerner III

The Cake Westborough Country Club The Band The Soulsations The Photographer Susan Jackson The Bridesmaids’ Dresses Amsale The Tux Brooks Brothers

The Ceremony Mary Queen of Peace

The Invitations Cheree Berry Paper

The Reception Westborough Country Club

The Wedding Planner Josie Littlepage

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A Beachfront Proposal

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hen Chris Grimmig fell for Meredith Rull at her field hockey matches, he conspired with her teammates to take her on a date. “I got her number from her teammate and asked her to go to dinner,” he recalls. Luckily for Chris, Meredith said yes right away.

That’s not the only time Meredith would say yes right away. After growing closer and graduating from Villanova University, Chris and Meredith found their lives on the same path. With Meredith’s parents’ blessing, Chris orchestrated a trip to Annapolis, Md., a destination the couple had previously enjoyed when attending a friend’s wedding. Unbeknownst to Meredith, Chris was piecing together a romantic picnic lunch and beachfront proposal. “It’s a good thing her parents said yes, because I had already planned the proposal,” he says, laughing.

But in the wee hours of Feb. 4, 2012, Chris was so excited he couldn’t sleep. So he awoke Meredith at 3 a.m. for breakfast and a walk on the beach. That walk led the couple down paths through lush forest atop bluffs overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. “Meredith was confused as to why we were off the beaten path,” Chris remembers. But soon, it would all make sense. In the privacy of the secluded beach park with the waves crashing on

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the shore, Chris proposed. “I was completely shocked,” Meredith says. “It was a fun surprise.” And again, she said yes to Chris right away.

On April 27, 2013, Meredith and Chris celebrated their big day in St. Louis, where they have chosen to reside to be near Meredith’s family. About 120 friends and family members from across the country joined the couple for a traditional ceremony at Ste. Genevieve du Bois, followed by an elegant reception at Algonquin Golf Club. “We were thrilled with everything, from the venue to the band, photos, flowers and cake,” Meredith says. The reception celebration was a highlight, the couple says. “Every single person there was dancing, and then we had our getaway in my friend’s baby blue ’68 Stingray,” Chris recalls.

The couple says their parents and wedding party made their big day especially memorable—particularly through the best man and matron-of-honor speeches.

“My brother said Meredith looked at me in a very special way,” Chris says. “And Meredith’s sister complimented me on being a tremendous uncle and loving her kids so much. It was really meaningful.”

The couple says they couldn’t have been happier about their special day. After a honeymoon in Hawaii, they now reside in St. Louis’ Lafayette Square.

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Lauren Ralph Lauren Strapless Lace Sheath Dress in ivory, $200.

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Whether you are looking to relieve aching muscles or simply relax, a massage can provide a sweet escape from the daily grind. Let these tips for what to do before and after a session help you achieve the stress-free experience that will make the most of your massage.

Paige Wilkinson of Knot Magic Before: • Do your homework. Research therapists to get the right treatment—massage can focus on relaxation or therapy.

• Dress the part. Wear loosefitting, comfortable clothing.

• Put health first. Arrive 10 minutes early to complete paperwork, indicating any serious health concerns or special requests.

After: • Indulge in a relaxing bath.

Before bed, take a 20-minute bath to increase circulation and process

lactic acid that has built up in muscles during the massage.

• Stay stress-free. Avoid too much activity, such as playing with the kids or pets, before bed.

• Slumber. Sleep will help decrease soreness, so be sure to get more than six hours.

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h e a lt h Continued from page 55 Beki Burley of Massage for Healing and Wellness Before: • Avoid distractions. Skip the lotion, perfume and shaving—all of this can interfere with the massage.

• Arrive early. Relax and become emotionally calm so you can fully take in the massage.

• Vo i c e y o u r o p i n i o n .

Communicate your preferences, from the ideal pressure to the areas you would like to concentrate on and avoid.

After: • Stay hydrated. Similar to exercise, your body is going through changes during a massage—replenish it with plenty of water.

• Be aware of your body. Don’t race back into your life—listen

to your muscles, as well as your emotions: Slow down, take a deep breath and allow the massage to work throughout your body.

• Take it to heart. Listen to your therapist’s suggestions about taking care of your body—massage is part of a health care regimen that can help in many ways when approached properly.

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politicians, military officers and physicians; and surrounded by some of the city’s finest institutions, including Washington University, Mary Institute and the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Today, the Campbell family home, now a museum and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the only surviving residential building in the neighborhood. Executive director Andrew Hahn and a small cadre of young interns and docents oversee the museum, giving tours, as well as conducting historical research.

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ABOVE: The Campbell House Museum as it looks today. BOTTOM RIGHT: A sunny garden spot on the grounds of Campbell House.

be erected in the neighborhood. Three years later, the stately brick structure became home to renowned fur trader and entrepreneur Robert Campbell, wife Virginia, and their family, and as many as 150 individuals who provided domestic services from 1854 until 1938.

When the Campbells’ last surviving son passed away in 1938, the home and its contents were inherited by Yale University. Shortly thereafter, a group of

St. Louisans formed the Campbell House Foundation to raise funds to preserve the house as a landmark.

Key to that effort was local retailer Stix, Baer and Fuller, which purchased the home for the foundation. Donated funds also were used to purchase the Campbell family’s possessions, which were sold at an Ivey-Selkirk auction in 1941. Although the foundation succeeded in purchasing most of the estate lots at auction, many were purchased by individuals.

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A Closer Look:

The Victorian Parlor Drapery The design and installation of custom drapery in the Campbell House’s Victorian parlor was the piece de resistance in the museum’s five-year, $3-million restoration. Like everything else involved in the restoration, the new drapery was funded by generous donations from interested and involved St. Louisans.

Campbell House board member and interior designer Tim Rohan, whose firm is well-known for its luxurious custom work, was responsible for the design, sourcing and fabrication of the new drapery, which was essential for both practical, as well as aesthetic, reasons in a city home.

“Window drapery in city mansions was important for privacy and warmth, and to protect the interior from sunlight, which would fade their mahogany furniture,” Rohan explains. “After researching the archives of Campbell House, we found photos of what parlor drapery looked like in 1860 to 1870. From these photos, we copied the opulent look for the elegant Victorian mansion. It was important for us to create and maintain what was existing in the house.”

Ultimately, Rohan selected sumptuous red velvet manufactured in Spain to re-create the drapery in the parlor as it might have looked a century ago. “In the Victorian period, jewel tones were in vogue, especially reds, blues, golds and purples,” he notes. “The Victorians were never afraid of color; and

their eyes were used to seeing patterned fabrics, patterned carpets and patterned walls.”

All told, it took more than 100 yards of fabric to create the panels in the parlor, which features four narrow windows, plus an extremely large bay window and a 14-foot-high ceiling.

“The most challenging part of the project was not the production labor,” says Rohan, who relied

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Although it’s undergone extensive renovation over the years, the Victorian-style lattice garden structure is original to the house.

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Interestingly, a number of those objects have found their way back to the museum through the years, according to Hahn. Most recently, a set of Mrs. Campbell’s sterling silver goblets was returned to the museum as a donation. The fortunate result of this curious phenomenon is that some 90 percent of the museum’s contents are original Campbell possessions, including furniture, oil paintings, clothing, carriages, photographs and hundreds of letters, which provide detailed insight into the family’s life in both pre- and post-Civil War St. Louis.

In fact, the Campbell house is now among the finest examples of high Victorian style in America following the recent completion of a five-year, $3-million renovation. The painstaking restoration has brought the one-time showpiece back to its original grandeur of the opulent 1880s, when the Campbell home was considered a center of St. Louis society. Graceful proportions, high ceilings, long, narrow windows, and large, heavily gilded cornices provide a rich backdrop for the elaborately carved Victorian mahogany furniture, heavy drapery and floral carpeting recently recreated for the museum. Indeed, the 162-year-old home looks fresher than ever, as if the elegant Mrs. Campbell herself were still the chatelaine and ready to receive her guests—St. Louis’ very own Gilded Age society.

ABOVE: Mrs. Campbell’s ombre dress on display in the master bedroom.

BELOW: One of two carriages in the carriage house located behind the main structure.

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The Art Museum and Festival H a l l ( b o t h d e s i g n e d fo r t h e Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904), as well as the St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library, are the work of architect Cass Gilbert, who, were he still alive, would likely be the equivalent of today’s ‘starchitect.’ When he was chosen as the winner of the architectural competition for the St. Louis Public Library, Gilbert was among the nation’s most famous a rc h i te c ts a n d re s p o n sible for designing some of its greatest structures, including New York City’s Woolworth Building, which at the time, was the tallest building in the world and still is considered by many as the most beautiful skyscraper ever built.

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ABOVE: The most impo sing of Cass Gilbert’s de signs for the 1904 World’s Fa ir was the astonishing but temporary Festival Ha ll. LEFT: Cass Gilbert.

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“Gilbert was a consummate networker and manager of people. While he kept tight control over his building designs, he delegated tasks to talented people who worked for and with him,” Irish notes. “Due to Gilbert’s management style and eclectic aesthetic, he could compete for large projects and frequently win commissions because he understood what the clients wanted and could consistently deliver high-quality designs.”

Gilbert practiced architecture in Minnesota for almost 20 years before moving to New York City.

He retained a strong presence in the Midwest, as well as national connections through his railroad clients that were reflected in his firm’s commissions.

“During that first decade of the 20th century, Gilbert’s office was finishing up the M innesota State Capitol and working in New Jersey, Montana, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Massachusetts on libraries, banks, clubs, schools, courthouses and railroad stations, as well as spearheading major projects in St. Louis and New York,” Irish says. “While opening the St. Louis Public

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Gilbert designed the Palace of Fine Arts (now the Saint Louis Art Museum) as the Exposition’s only permanent structure.

Library in 1912, his firm was overseeing two other public libraries, a hotel and the Woolworth Building, among others. The St. Louis commission continued Gilbert’s productive movement between scales and building types—from commercial skyscrapers to civic structures and back—that characterized his whole career.”

Although he was adept at designing buildings in the Beaux-Arts style, Gilbert was not trained at the Paris-based Ecole des Beaux-Arts.

Rather, he apprenticed with an architect in St. Paul, worked as a surveyor, traveled for a few months in Europe, and studied for one year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the late 1870s, which was not an unusual trajectory for a late 19th-century architect.

“MIT taught the Beaux-Arts system of design—starting with the plan and carefully controlling the interior spaces according to the type or function of a building—so Gilbert was familiar with it,” Irish explains. “In terms of stylistic details—Gothic pointed arches, or arcaded Renaissance entries, for instance—the Beaux-Arts was eclectic in using a range of historic forms. In that sense, Gilbert was eclectic because he, too, selected historical motifs depending on the site, function and client of the building.”

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Although Gilbert’s initial tour of Europe occurred in the 1870s, he returned to England, France, Germany and Italy repeatedly throughout his career. “Often, he would study moldings, column bases or a particular stairway at certain buildings in order to adapt them for a design he was working on,” Irish says. “Certainly, Medieval and Renaissance formal precedents in Europe were crucial sources for Gilbert; he also studied the use of materials there—stone, brick and decorative arts.”

Indeed, Gilbert’s architectural legacy in St. Louis not only is among the city’s greatest civic treasures; it also is one of the clearest illustrations of the city’s ties to the great European architectural traditions.

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Bainbridge Island: Seattle’s Bali Hai Most people long for another island. One where they know they will like to be, so says Bloody Mary in South Pacific’s evocative and lyrical Bali Hai. Story and Photos by Judy Crowell

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n e su c h i s l a n d escape is Bainbridge Island, a scenic, 35-minute ferry ride from Pier 52 in downtown Seattle and within the Central Puget Sound basin.

Approximately 5 miles wide and 10 miles long, with 53 picturesque miles of shoreline, you’ll find every water activity imaginable, a pedestrianfriendly town center, and quiet country roads for hiking and biking—all within an easy walk from the ferry.

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the sidewalks, along with winetasting and eateries such as Bee’s Luncheonette, Emmy’s Vege House and Doc’s Marina Grill. Above all, don’t miss The Harbour Public House, built in 1881 in the tradition of the English pub, with proprietors Jim and Judy Evans and their family living there for several years.

This is not a place to count calories. As a certified purveyor of an ‘Honest Pint,’ the establishment ensures that a patron receive at least 16 ounces of beer when a pint is

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poured. Follow this up with the Pub Clam Chowder. Never have I tasted such ambrosia: Baywater Salish Blue clams—left happily in their lovely shells—arrive in a large, steaming bowl of potatoes, onions, bacon and heavy cream. (I’m not finished.) A drizzle of white wine floats on top.

(Still not finished.) Topping all this beauteousness is a pat of butter, melting into all the wonderment.

(There, done.) But if that doesn’t do it for you, try the pub’s Poutine, a Quebec dish that’s basically French

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fries topped with brown gravy, curd cheese and sometimes ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions and/or black beans.

Canadian Fernand Lachance, upon seeing this first served, exclaimed, Ca va faire une moudite poutine!

Translated, this means, It will make a d*mn mess. It does.

Charming inns, such as Island Country Inn, are available, but I loved the Eagle Harbor Inn, a ‘petit hotel’ offering five one-of-a-kind rooms and three custom townhouses

built around a garden courtyard.

A short drive or bike ride from the downtown area is the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, an outdoor exhibit commemorating the forcible relocation and internment of Japanese Americans in 1942. While most of these families were moved to California, about 150 returned to the island after World War II and many family members continue to reside on the island today.

Cycle along the lovely meadows and residential areas to see where

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many in this art colony live. And the arts are everywhere. So much so one might assume every island resident is an artist. Not too much of an exaggeration, actually, as the art scene encompasses the entire island with resident artists, actors, dancers, designers, filmmakers, illustrators, musicians, painters, photographers, poets, sculptors, singers and writers. Whew!

All this beneath the sleepy backdrop of Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains…Seattle’s own Bali Hai.

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he new 2014 Aston M a r t i n Va n q u i s h wa s recently unveiled in St. Louis to great acclaim and fanfare, during a first-class affair hosted by J.J. Mills and Graham Hill of St. Louis Motorsports. The guest list included Julian Jenkins, the regional director for Aston Martin of the Americas, who led the introduction of the new 2014 Vanquish in the beautiful newly remodeled Aston Martin showroom.

Indeed, the star of the evening was an all-carbon-fiber-bodied beauty that updates the classic Aston Martin look with some modern and even futuristic styling cues and mechanical advancements. When it was driven in, the Vanquish elicited gasps from guests, as everyone crowded around to get a first glimpse of this rolling sculpture, while the unmistakable roar of its 565-horsepower, 6.0-liter, 12-cylinder engine filled the room. Aston Martin boasts the Vanquish offers “performance, presence and style”—and boy, does it!

The Vanquish has a very small, optional back seat and a little trunk, so if you’re going on a trip, pack lightly. The center console is copied from the multi-million dollar, limited-production Aston Martin One-77 supercar. The engine is pushed way back in the engine compartment, adjusting the front/ rear balance of the car to as close to 50/50 as possible to enhance handling. Unfortunately, the Vanquish only will be offered with a 6-speed automatic transmission, no manual. But even with an automatic,

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zero to 60 takes only four seconds.

A new Vanquish will set you back about $280,000. It costs to be cool.

The introduction of the Vanquish was part of a worldwide celebration surrounding the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin. Founded in 1913 by Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin as Bamford & Martin, the name Aston Martin was adopted the next year in honor of Martin’s successful run at the Aston Hill climb in Buckinghamshire, England. Aston Martin’s racing legacy began in 1922 at the French Grand Prix. In 1928, it first entered the famous 24 hours of Le Mans race. In 1947, famed British industrialist David Brown took over Aston Martin, and the famous DB series of cars began with the DB2. (The company currently is producing a DB9 model.)

Racing success and company growth continued throughout the 1950s.

In 1963, the iconic DB5 was introduced. Often acclaimed as the most beautiful car in the world, the DB5 rose to fame as the preferred ride of Aston Martin’s most famous client, James Bond. Bond’s tricked-out DB5 was first driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger, and most recently driven

by Daniel Craig in Skyfall.

Another famous client, Prince Charles, lent his 1969 Volante to his son, Prince William, who used it to transport his new bride, Catherine, through the streets of London on their wedding day.

The ’70s were a rough time for

Aston Martin, requiring takeovers in 1972 and 1975. The infamous, futuristic-looking Lagonda sedan, introduced in the mid-’70s, was beautiful and had good performance, but was pricy and had reliability issues. In 1987, Ford bought a majority stake in Aston Martin, which gave it the capital and expertise to revive its line of cars and revitalize the whole company. In 1993, the ‘modern’ Aston Martin was reborn with the introduction of the DB7 sports coupe, which was the first glimpse of the iconic modern styling that has brought Aston Martin to where it is today.

The real m o d e r n e ra began in 2003, with the opening of the company’s state-of-theart production facility in Gaydon, England, the first purpose-built production facility in its history. In 2007, Ford sold Aston Martin to a consortium of two major investment houses, but the management team continued its successful progress. In 2009, the Rapide, a sleek four-door sedan, was revealed, putting Aston Martin back in the sedan market after 30-years.

Amazingly, Aston Martin has survived several financial pitfalls throughout the years, only to stand today—in its 100th year—in probably its most solid financial standing and with the strongest lineup of vehicles it has ever had. Here’s to another 100 years of iconic British sports-car motoring!

A new Vanquish will set you back about $280,000. It costs to be cool.

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Porc COCHON COMES TO ST. LOUIS

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BY MATT SORRELL

Kevin Nashan, Fabrizio Schenardi, Craft Restaurant Group’s Adam Altnether, Gerard Craft

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T. LOUIS’ FOOD CULTURE will be recognized on the national stage this summer, thanks to Cochon 555, a premier culinary event that will bring together some of the area’s very best chefs to see just what they can create with the pig.

Cochon 555 is a series of national events spotlighting the sustainable farming of heritage breed pigs. Held annually since 2008, the Cochon tour crosses the country, hosting a variety of tasting and cooking events showcasing friendly competitions between chefs. At each event, five regional chefs each create a nose-totail menu from a single 200-pound heritage breed pig. The finale of the tour takes place June 16, when the top 10 winners from the various national contests compete for the title of King (or Queen) of Porc, determined by 20 selected judges as well as the hungry audience. Cochon also is about raising funds: As of last year, Cochon had donated more than $270,000 to charities and paid more than $400,000 directly to farmers across the country.

Along with the tour, there are other Cochon-related events happening across the country, and St. Louis will be hosting one of them: On Sunday, Aug. 25, the Heritage BBQ will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel downtown, featuring a heritage pig BBQ cook-off between five local chefs and marking the first time that St. Louis has hosted a Cochon event.

Heading up the St. Louis chef contingent for the porcine extravaganza is the Four Season’s own Fabrizio Schenardi, and he’ll be playing host to a group of the area’s finest chefs, including Gerard Craft (Niche, Pastaria, Brasserie, Taste), Kevin Willmann (Farmhaus) and Kevin Nashan (Sidney Street Cafe).

Rounding out the roster is surprise guest Matthew Accarino, executive

chef for SPQR in San Francisco.

The event will be a once-in-alifetime chance to see five culinary talents of this caliber working this closely together. Of course, all the chefs know their way around the pig, so the competition promises to be tight; and skill-wise, they all are at the top of the foodie pyramid. Before joining the Four Seasons in 2010, Schenardi worked in some of the finest hotel kitchens in the world, including the Pelagia Trattoria in the Renaissance International in Tampa, Fla. Craft, Nashan and Willmann are former James Beard Award nominees; and in 2011, Craft and Nashan both participated in the Cochon Heritage Fire event held in St. Helena, Calif. During his rise through the ranks, Accarino has

worked with some of the top culinary names in the world, including Tom Colicchio, Todd English and Thomas Keller, among others.

Competition aside, though, education and camaraderie are the first order of business.

“It’s going to be a great way for some local chefs to get together,” according to Schenardi. “I love to work with all them—it’s a good group of people.”

As a prelude to the festivities, on Saturday, Aug. 24, Schenardi will prepare a four-course dinner that will feature Accarino and Cochon founder Brady Lowe. For tickets to the dinner and the BBQ , call Cielo Restaurant & Bar at the Four Seasons, 881-5800, or visit amuse cochon.com/2013/heritagebbqSTL.

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Cupcakes make it easier than ever to satisfy a sweet tooth. Perfectly sized for one — or two, if you’re feeling generous — each cupcake bite is an experience to be savored. Lucky for us, there seems to be a never-ending supply — and selection — thanks to local cupcake connoisseurs who have elevated the formerly ho-hum children’s birthday party staple to a whole new level.

JILLY’S CUPCAKE BAR With multiple wins on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars and its cupcakes consistently appearing on a variety of ‘Best Of’ lists around town, Jilly’s has become one of the premier cupcake purveyors in town. The bakery offers special monthly flavors, holidayspecific cupcake creations and also mini-cupcake 12-packs. You can even get your treats delivered! According to ‘head cupcake’ Jill Segal, the Turtle Cheesecake cupcake, filled with dolce de leche caramel, is her current favorite. jillyscupcakebar.com

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What started out as a hobby for Jenna and Jason Siebert has become quite the culinary enterprise.

First came The Sweet Divine food truck, where they began selling their delicious cupcakes and other baked goods. The mobile business became so popular that they started up a storefront operation, which recently moved to new digs in Soulard.

The duo also has made a couple of appearances on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, ultimately winning the Angry Birds challenge.

Check out the best-selling Drunken Pig, featuring Newcastle ale and bacon! thesweetdivine.com

This Chesterfield favorite has been baking up goodness for six years. Three years ago, Sarah’s Cake Stop rolled out as one of the first food trucks around town. Sarah’s offers five standard cupcake flavors all the time, plus daily specials. At the top of the popularity list—the Snack Cake, a high-end version of the old Hostess classic featuring vanilla cream frosting and dipped in ganache. sarahscakeshopstl.com

PINT SIZE BAKERY & COFFEE Chef/owner Christy Augustin has plenty of culinary chops—she graduated from Florida Culinary Institute and worked in some of the best kitchens in New Orleans before moving back to St. Louis, where she was pastry chef at King Louie’s and Sidney Street Cafe. As much as possible, she uses organic ingredients, free-range farm eggs and unbleached flours in her creations.

She says the best-seller is the Double Vanilla, which has real vanilla bean in the cake and the icing. pintsizebakery.com

THE CUP Touted as the area’s “first gourmet cupcake bakery” in 2007, The Cup started out in the CWE and now has locations in Illinois and Tennessee, as well as another Missouri shop in Springfield. The menu is chock full of seasonal specials, featured flavors that rotate every four weeks and classics served daily, like the Red Velvet with cream cheese frosting topped with red velvet crumbles. cravethecup.com

SWEETART Part art gallery, part bakery, this neighborhood bakeshop has a focus on old-school goodness and the best ingredients available. No artificial flavors or high-fructose corn syrup here.

Instead, SweetArt uses as many organic ingredients as possible so customers only have to think about how delicious their treats are, not what’s in them. On Tuesdays, the bakery has a ‘Cupcake Happy Hour’ from 4 to 6 p.m, so you can try a bunch for next to nothing.

We’ve been told the Sweet Potato Pie cupcake is to die for! sweetartstl.com

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