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16275 Peppermill Drive

1224 Arch Terrace

Wildwood | $475,000

7 Fairlake Drive

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620 Meadowridge Lane

Richmond Heights | $439,900

26 York Drive

17422 Radcliffe Place Drive Wildwood | $649,900

Kirkwood | $395,000

11341 Cragwold Road Sunset Hills | $575,000

7501 York Drive

Chesterfield | $725,000

Brentwood | $650,000

12043 Point Oak Road

1423 Westhampton View Lane

2101 Heather Glen Drive

480 Fairway View Drive

14221 Reelfoot Lake Drive Chesterfield | $399,900

Warson Woods | $395,000

556 Beauford Drive

12453 Big Bend Road

11824 Denny Road

16418 Waterford Manor

1137 Water View Lane

5520 Mirasol Manor Way

330 Hampshire Court

Des Peres | $569,000

Chesterfield | $485,000

Sunset Hills | $375,000

Wildwood | $559,000

Innsbrook | $479,900

Wildwood | $364,900

1715 Baxter Forest Valley Ct 17867 Westhampton Woods Dr Chesterfield | $559,000

O’Fallon | $335,000

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Eureka | $334,900

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Clayton | $575,000

532 Fairfield Valley Road Pacific | $499,000

Kirkwood | $390,000

Webster Groves | $302,900

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1 Georgian Acres

Frontenac | $1,995,000 Under Construction with summer completion. Charming Cape Cod Summer design on 1 acre lot with room for a pool.

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2 Georgian Acres

Frontenac | $2,186,500 Opportunity to custom build with Kemp Signature Homes on a one acre lot. Variety of plans and pricing.

Under construction in Classic Old Town Clayton, this 2.5 story home features view of the Clayton skyline, elevator, 3-car garage, and room for a pool.

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105 Fair Oaks Drive

Ladue | $2,249,000 | SOLD!

9810 Log Cabin Court Ladue | $1,440,000 | SOLD!

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709 East Madison Ave Kirkwood | $545,000 | SOLD!

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LANDSCAPE Surprisingly, they’re not just for weaponizing hamburgers! This month, LN green thumbs have the opportunity to learn about an abundance of ornamental onions, of all things, in this horticultural meditation from Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess.

Arts & Culture:

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ARTS SPEAK LN contributing writer Mary Mack chats with the namesake of Cheree Berry Storefront, which opened in May on Clayton Road “to be more accessible and more approachable” to those craving quality paper products, according to Berry.

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One Look, Two Ways Beauty Buzz Feature: Summer Menswear Style Speak

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LN digital editor and staff writer Robyn Dexter details the intriguing circumstances under which a member of the Busch dynasty – long known for its zymurgic endeavors – went into wine, in this feature on Andy Busch and his wife, Kim.

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EDITOR ‌WHEN WE HAD OUR SON, WE SOLD MY LITTLE CAR IN EXCHANGE for a roomier SUV – sure to store the array of items that accompany the new life of parenthood.

And although I certainly love what I’ve since dubbed my mom mobile, there are days when I see a little sports car sail past me on the interstate, and I sigh ever so slightly, wishing a car seat would fit in the little coup’s back seat. This was my first thought after seeing the Maserati GranTurismo featured in this week’s Test Drive column – well, almost.

This Maserati, as described by LN car guru Ryan Scott, is absolutely stunning. Between the fierce grill, luxurious red leather and beautifully integrated entertainment system, I was sold before even knowing whether the car included a functioning engine (obviously it does). We hope you enjoy learning more about this impressive car as well, starting on p. 53.

Also in this week’s edition, be sure to learn more about Cheree Berry Storefront’s first brick-andmortar shop. Starting on p. 61, LN contributing writer Mary Mack shares all about the offerings of Cheree Berry’s first store.

All the best,

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Editor’s Corner The word around town

Congratulations to Ladue Horton Watkins High School for being ranked second overall in Missouri and No. 239 nationally by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best high schools in America. According to a press release, “In Missouri, 495 high schools were ranked, with LHWHS being the highest-ranked non-selective Saint Louis Public Schools. In the next three public school spots were Clayton High School, Eureka High School (Rockwood) and Kirkwood High School. … The study’s parameters are based on each individual high school’s performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. These rankings may shift after being released as subsequent information is considered.”

Congrats to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis (DSAGSL)! The organization’s 2018 Step Up for Down Syndrome walk in June brought 2,500 people together and ultimately raised more than $210,000 for the association’s vital programs and services such as new family support, therapy, recreational camps, skill-building workshops, conferences and an inclusive employment initiative. According to a press release, DSAGSL is the only area agency that benefits the lives of individuals with Down syndrome of all ages through individual and family support, education, public awareness and advocacy.

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One of a kind English Tudor home nestled on a private Ladue street with similar picturesque properties. Updated home features incredible details such as wonderful millwork, leaded windows, coffered ceiling in the dining room, box beams and vaulted ceiling in the living room and an amazing outdoor patio. $859,000

2. 89 Yorkshire Lane Court • Brentwood 4. 9400 Pine Ave • Brentwood

Stately four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom two story home nestled in Brentwood’s quiet Yorkshire neighborhood. First floor offers dining room, office, family room with built-ins and gas fireplace, open eat in kitchen with center island, butler’s pantry and bonus sitting room overlooking beautifully landscaped walk out patio. $749,000

3. 24 Black Creek Lane • Ladue

1. 4 Glen Forest • Ladue

Charming white-washed brick Ladue house located on a private and sought-after lane. Traditional living room includes built-in bookshelves, wood burning fireplace, wood floors and opens to the dining room and main floor family room. Dining room boasts a bay window overlooking the gracious brick patio. $749,900

4. 9400 Pine Avenue • Brentwood

2. 89 Yorkshire Lane Court • Brentwood

5. 33 North Elm Ave • Webster

Timeless design welcomes you upon entering this classic Colonial with gleaming hardwoods, separate dining room, quality craftsmanship and remodeled baths are a few of the amenities.

Custom newer eat-in kitchen with granite counters and high-end appliances opens to family room with gas fireplace. $639,900

5. 33 North Elm Avenue • Webster Groves

Meticulously-maintained Arts & Crafts home nestled in the heart of Old Webster features a fresh exterior with newer shingle siding, and lush landscaping. Spectacular kitchen with double oven, dualdrawer dishwasher, gas fireplace and rich wood cabinets are just a few amenities awaiting you. $649,900

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630 Westwood Dr #1S (Clayton) $229,000 Lovely Clayton first floor renovated two bedroom, one bath condo. Updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances. Living room and dining room are light and bright with beautiful hardwood floors.

Updated bathroom with a shower/tub combo and pedestal sink. Features include ample closet space and an additional storage locker in the perfect location.

410 West Point Court (University City) $629,000 12330 Borcherding Lane (Des Peres) $575,000

$300,000 - $500,000 807 Orpington Court (Des Peres) $479,900 11834 Conway Road (Westwood) $454,000 17118 Surrey View Dr (Chesterfield) $450,000 7946 Teasdale Avenue (University City) $399,900 2004 Lynn Bay Court (Chesterfield) $395,000 139 East Clinton Place (Kirkwood) $375,000 2184 Willow Forest Court (Chesterfield) $359,900 9122 White Avenue (Brentwood) $349,000 10356 Conway Road (Frontenac) $325,555 520 Elizabeth Drive (Webster Groves) $309,900

Spectacular Tudor home with wonderful architectural details including fabulous woodwork and doors, plaster rope moldings and decorative designs, gleaming inlaid wood floors and leaded windows. Amazing landscaping with charming fountain on the patio and screened porch. $679,900

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2809 Manderly Drive (Brentwood) $259,000 1 Nicolet Drive (Ballwin) $239,000 7250 Ravinia Drive (Pasadena Hills) $220,000 1531 Charlemont Drive (Chesterfield) $199,900 exposed brick wall, and easy maintenance 924 North Geyer Road (Kirkwood) $179,900 $750,000 - $1,000,000 concrete floors. Handsome French doors 4040 Louis Street (St. Louis) $162,000 663 TBB Pine Creek (Town & Country) $999,000 1067 Wilson Road (University City) $149,900 overlook center court yard, creating a fresh 22 Log Cabin Drive (Ladue) $998,000 8516 Philo Avenue (Affton) $119,900 flow of air, unlike most units.

947 Cabernet Drive (Town & Country) $975,000 6914 Corbitt Ave (University City) $40,000 715 Glenridge Ave (Clayton) $897,000 13543 Coliseum Dr (Chesterfield) $150,000 17 Brookwood Road (Town & Country) $890,000 LOTS AND ACREAGE Newly renovated townhome with high-end 10 Cricket Lane (Brentwood) $879,000 finishes in Woodsmill Pointe. This unit $3,975,000 4 Glen Forest (Ladue) $859,000 1 Canter Hill Drive (Ladue) features newly laid solid hardwood flooring $450,000 4 Deer Creek Woods Drive (Ladue) $839,000 671 Pine Creek (Town & Country) $450,000 in the living room, dining room and 1st 8030 Watkins Drive (Clayton) $824,900 663 Pine Creek (Town & Country) $57,500 floor family room. Completely renovated 217 Ladue Oaks Drive (Creve Coeur) $779,000 706 Oak Avenue (Valley Park) 7149 Lindell Blvd. (University City) $779,000 kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite CONDOS AND VILLAS countertops is a chef’s delight with all to enjoy 608 Woodside Place (Webster Groves) $775,000 150 Carondelet Plaza#2801(Clayton) $5,499,000 the openness to the breakfast and main floor $500,000 - $750,000 4969 Pershing Place, No. 1 (St. Louis) $750,000 family room.

24 Black Creek Lane (Ladue) $749,900 13346 Fairfield Square (Town & Country) $650,000 700 Yale Avenue (University City) $749,900 731 Westwood Drive #2N (Clayton) $449,500 1720 Chouteau Ave #104 (St. Louis) $129,000 89 Yorkshire Lane Court (Brentwood) $749,000 9 North Euclid Avenue #501 (St. Louis) $409,000 Just steps to local restaurants and with 11564 Malvern Drive (Frontenac) $725,000 515 North and South #1C (U. City) $399,900 easy access to highways, Eden Lofts could 3 Clayton Terrace (Frontenac) $719,950 1109 Webster Oaks Ln (Webster Groves)$355,000 be perfect for you. With a contemporary, 12426 Stratford Ridge Ct (Creve Coeur) $715,000 610 Forest Court #3 (Clayton) $285,000 industrial design, this loft provides an open 7309 Teasdale Avenue (University City) $679,900 4466 West Pine Blvd #2G (St. Louis)u $249,900 concept kitchen and living room and plenty 419 Parkwoods Avenue (Kirkwood) $650,000 630 Westwood Drive #1S (Clayton) $229,000 of natural light. Enjoy preparing meals in 33 North Elm Avenue (Webster Groves) $649,900 1136 Washington Ave #300 (St. Louis) $159,900 9400 Pine Avenue (Brentwood) $639,900 your large kitchen while friends gather at the 13543 Coliseum Drive (Chesterfield) $150,000 405 North Woodlawn (Kirkwood) $639,000 1720 Chouteau Ave #104 (St. Louis) $129,000 breakfast bar.

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4 East Brentmoor Park | NEW LISTING Clayton $2,395,000

104 Birchwood Trail Drive | NEW LISTING Maryland Heights $289,900 | OPEN 6/17, 1-3 PM

NEW LISTINGS 4 EAST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton. Remarkable estate offering all modern benefits while maintaining opulence and extravagance of a bygone era. $2,395,000 204 PARK ROAD, Webster Groves. Elegant 1920’s 4 bed, 3 bath stucco home in desirable Webster Park with stunning architectural details and updated spaces. $849,000.

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9901 CONWAY ROAD, Ladue. Situated on a wooded, private .90 acre lot. This gracious home provides plenty of room for formal entertaining and informal family time. $839,000 124 LAKE FOREST DRIVE, Richmond Heights. Sophisticated English Tutor with 4 beds, large gathering spaces and cozy family areas and chef’s kitchen. $789,000. OPEN 6/17, 12-2 PM 91 WEST GLENWOOD, Kirkwood. Breathtaking views of the golf course, exceptional landscaping and patios, and inside, a beautiful expaned 5 bed, 6 bath residence. $675,000 640 EAST MONROE, Kirkwood. Build your dream home on this .258 acre level, vacant lot. in the historic district. Kirkwood schools and less than a mile walk to downtown. $475,000 104 BIRCHWOOD TRAIL DRIVE, Maryland Heights. Meticulously maintained atrium ranch with bright, open floor plan on quiet cul de sac in desirable Pinehurst! $289,900. OPEN 6/17, 1-3 PM 11499 ESSEX AVENUE, Maryland Heights. Fantastic opportunity to own this charming 3-bed, 1.5 bath ranch with a large level fenced yard all in a great location! $134,950

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33 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

10 OVERBROOK DRIVE, Ladue.

620 MOREL COURT, St. Albans.

144 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton.

9743 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

17291 COURTYARD MILL LANE, Chesterfield.

230 MCDONALD PLACE, Webster Groves.

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57 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

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10 LENOX PLACE, CWE. 6 LADUE MANOR, Ladue.

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anken Jordan Pediatric bridge Hospital does the incredible. The transitional care hospital not only attends to the complicated needs of its patients, but it also gives them back their childhoods.

“We think of ourselves as the link between the acute care hospital – where children are born prematurely, or cared for after serious accidents, injuries and illnesses – and home, where families take on the challenges of caring for children with medical complexities,” describes Dr. Nick Holekamp, VP and chief medical officer.

Ranken Jordan is unique on a national scale because of its customdesigned property, which assists pediatric patients up to age 21, and sometimes beyond.

“Our model of care, Care beyond the bedside, gets children out of bed, so they can access everything an able-bodied child can,” says Holekamp. “Through play spaces and off-campus trips to the mall, movies, bowling alley and more, we brighten patients’ attitudes and help them to feel better. We also show families that it is possible to maneuver in the real world, even with limitations and disabilities.”

Ranken Jordan is in the process of creating a wheelchairaccessible baseball diamond on its campus, as well as the world’s only outside nurses station, which will allow patients to fully participate without having to go back to their rooms for medications or feedings. another way in which patients can stay active is through a weekly session with a devoted community member.

“Kevin Corn, a PGa golf professional, donates his time, once a week, to showing children the game of golf,” shares Holekamp. “He inspires

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patients to try something new that physically helps them and is also fun. It’s been a real bonus to be able to provide that – and it is just one example of our many programs.”

This summer, Ranken Jordan will host its annual golf tournament to raise funds and awareness for its Care beyond the bedside treatment. The event, which will take place at Norwood Hills Country Club on July 23, also makes a point to incorporate the children. In addition to the fundraising event, the hospital is benefitting from a large endowment of $1 million, courtesy of The Saigh Foundation.

“Supporting and investing in the healthcare needs of children is core to our mission,” says Joann Hejna, executive director for The Saigh Foundation. “We’re so proud to fund this endowment. One goal of ours is to spark additional growth for the Care beyond the bedside program and more for the children at this hospital.”

The foundation supports area youth through education and healthcare initiatives, making this partnership a perfect match – and it could not come at a better time.

“The population of children in need of additional care is growing,” says Holekamp. “all of the major hospitals are doing a better job at saving more lives. Now, there is a growing need for transitional care.

We opened our new location 2004 with 34 beds. We have expanded to 60 beds and are staffing up to be able to take as many children in need of this kind of care as we can. Our in-house slogan – ‘more hope, more healing’ – speaks to exactly that.”

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, 11365 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 314-872-6400, 866-845-6400 (toll free), rankenjordan.org

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n April 28, the 24th annual Celebration for Children to benefit Cornerstone Center for Early Learning took place at Windows on Washington in St. Louis’ Downtown West neighborhood. The evening featured a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, a golden ticket raffle and dinner. Chairing the event were Darcy Smith and Robin Baima, with KSDK’s Rene Knott as honorary chair and auctioneer. Founded in 1969 as the first accredited early learning center in St. Louis, Cornerstone Center for Early Learning provides affordable child care and prekindergarten education for working families of all economic backgrounds. With the Celebration for Children as its primary fundraiser, the center also provides children with diapers, wipes, formula and baby food at no extra cost to involved families.

Cornerstone Early Learning Center is an amazing place!

The children are nurtured with love and are given the knowledge and socialization skills needed to thrive. It is such an honor to be part of this wonderful organization.

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ur Lady’s Inn held its Angel Gala late in April at Ladue’s Old Warson Country Club. This year’s event honored John and Denise O’Rourke for their selfless acts of generosity. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception before moving into the ballroom for dinner. Since 1982, Our Lady’s Inn has provided pregnant women and their children shelter and hope for a new life through humble acts of love, sheltering and supporting such women and children so they can live healthy and productive lives, reach educational goals and secure housing.

This evening, we recognize a family who embodies the faith-in-action mission of Our Lady’s Inn, where humble acts of love are life-affirming and life-changing. Our honorees are the ‘angels’ helping to ensure there will always be a room at our inn for a pregnant woman in need of care.

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Chad and Christine Beck

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AFRICAN GALA DINNER AUCTION Photos and story by Jon Saucier

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ith a goal to help microfinance small startup businesses in Africa, Microfinancing Partners in Africa recently held its annual African Gala Dinner Auction at the Sunset Hills Country Club. The event sought not only to raise funds for this heartfelt charity but also to celebrate the generosity that those who donate have shown. Guests bid on unique items from the silent auction while mingling over cocktails and appetizers. Over dinner, guests enjoyed traditional African drumming and song. Capping the night was a live auction and presentation by Julie Gundlach entitled “What I Brought Home from Africa.”

What I really enjoy about the gala is that MPA does a fantastic job of raising awareness of the need for microfinance lending in their target communities, while also celebrating the drive, entrepreneurship and ultimate success of the people receiving the loans. You realize you’re not just participating with a charity, you’re contributing to a partnership.

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undreds of local children have found a place to call home because of Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition. And even more area youth might be enjoying the comfort of home and family now that the St. Louis-based nonprofit was named winner of Ladue News’ 2018 Charity Awards, held to honor six exemplary local nonprofits last night at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

Melanie Scheetz, Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition’s executive director since 1999, was overjoyed with the distinguished recognition, which came with a charity donation from LN. “[With this donation,] we will add staff to help us find even more homes for children, and we will serve some of the kids on our waitlist: sibling group Callie, 15; Lovell and Ryan, both 13; Javon, 14; and Joshua, 13,” Scheetz says.

Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, which works to create permanency in foster children’s lives by recruiting and retaining foster and adoptive families across St. Louis, is made up of 54 staff members and 800 volunteers who annually serve 2,800 children and family members. Since 2008, the organization has placed more than 750 foster children in foster or adoptive homes.

For Scheetz, the nonprofit’s mission hits close to home.

“It is very important to my family, as I have many cousins who have been adopted,” she says, adding that she and her husband were inspired to become foster parents shortly after she began leading the organization: “We fostered two kids, ages 1 and 3, who we later adopted, and they are now 19 and 21.”

Scheetz says she has learned firsthand from her children about what types of programs the nonprofit should offer to fulfill the needs of foster kids and their families. To that end, the organization has three programs to place children: Extreme Recruitment, 30 Days to Family and A Place to Call Home, which airs area foster kids’ stories on St. Louis’ KSDK NewsChannel 5.

Extreme Recruitment, a 12- to 20-week program for children who have been in foster care for years, and 30 Days to Family, an accelerated 30-day version of Extreme Recruitment that takes place the moment a child enters the foster care system, each use private investigators and

family-finding specialists to identify and evaluate potential family members who can become foster parents. “From the minute a child comes into the foster care system, we search for kin,” Scheetz says. “We’re seeing many more kids going to family members, and children do better by every measure – academically, emotionally and physically – when they are placed with a family member.”

The Extreme Recruitment program, which has a 70 percent placement success rate, and 30 Days to Family are being replicated in 17 other cities across the country, cost $5,000 per case and focus on placing sibling groups and older kids, who typically are more difficult to find homes for and often have been in the foster care system long-term – an average of three to four years. “Right now, for example, we have a sibling group of eight that we are working to place,” Scheetz says.

To brighten kids’ journeys through foster care, Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition offers programs including Little Wishes, which grants special childhood experiences; the Cinderella Project, which provides prom dresses; and Birthday Buddies, which allows generous local kids to share their birthday gifts. “We recently had a sweet 5-yearold come from his birthday party to donate the toys [he received],” Scheetz says.

For people who are interested in becoming foster parents, the organization has two specialists who walk families through the process to decide if it’s right for them. “It’s a huge commitment, so we let them know what to expect, give them training and do the full gamut of background checks, as well as an extensive home study, for the safety of the kids,” Scheetz says, adding that the organization also annually provides 10,000 hours of required ongoing foster-parent training.

To fund its programs, the organization annually holds two major fundraisers: Hope in a Handbag and Sizzling Celebration, which each typically raise more than $150,000.

This year’s Sizzling Celebration, slated for Nov. 9 at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s in downtown St. Louis, will feature decadent food, surprise entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Event tickets and volunteer information are available on the organization’s website, foster-adopt.org.

Scheetz attributes the nonprofit’s growth and success to each member of its board and staff – who she says all truly understand the lifelong impact of foster care and adoption.

“Many of our staff and board members are adoptees, aged out of foster care or became adoptive parents,” Scheetz says. “And what they all have in common is their passion for serving our kids and families.”

Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, 1750 S. Brentwood Blvd., No. 210, St. Louis, 314-367-8373, foster-adopt.org

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very year, someone asks me what those giant ball-like flowers are – you know, the purple ones about as big as a softball, perched atop a sturdy stem like a huge lollypop with floppy wide straps of leaves. When in bloom, they create quite a sensation, especially when mass-planted.

These striking flowers are ornamental onions. Yes, onions! If you followed that stem into the soil, you’d soon come upon an aromatic bulb that’s sister to the grocery store varieties used for culinary purposes. The large flower forms carry the same strong sulfur compounds that give onions and garlic that distinctive odor and make them totally unattractive to deer, the plague of Ladue, plus voles, mice and chipmunks.

Flowering from May to September, a careful selection of cultivars and species will give a long ladder of bloom.

The individual flowers are tiny, but are formed into loose or tight collections called “umbels” that radiate from a single point. The color range in this genus is broad, mostly centered on the purple-lavender-white palette, brightened with cerulean blue, rose, red and sunny yellow. Smaller flowered forms are perfect in the rock garden and love well-drained growing conditions.

Statuesque and architectural large umbel types may be interplanted with late tulips, clustered in mixed summer borders or added to evergreen groundcover beds for drama.

My grandmother grew the delicate little corkscrew onion in her rock garden when I was a child. We would collect the flower umbels and break them apart to dress the top of a green salad – pretty and useful. Later, on my first visit to the Chelsea Flower Show, I was flabbergasted by the heights, literally, this wonderful genus can reach in the hands of great plant breeders and stunned by the array of colors. Many new releases have come out during the last 20 years. Here are some we prefer: Turkestan onion (A. karataviense) is the first to bloom. The short species has large white globes with a faint blush, but a wonderful ‘Red and Pink Giant Mix’ is available from Brent and Becky Heath.

White ‘Mount Everest’ and dark ‘Purple Sensation,’ 50-inch ‘His Excellency,’ giant ‘Gladiator’ and humongous ‘Globemaster’ are all midseason, architectural big-bang onions.

Mixed rock garden alliums, most under 12 inches, may include A. rosea, A. moly, A. neopolitanum, A. unifolium and A. oreophilum. Look for the best sunny yellow in A. moly ‘Jeannine.’

Tumbleweed onion (A. schubertii) looks like a rosy lavender shooting star, with fertile flowers near the center and the sterile blossoms on longer petioles stretching out beyond them.

Allium ‘Millenium’ received the 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year award from The Perennial Plant Association for long summer bloom, pollinator draw, nice habit and lovely 2-inch lavender flowers.

Stars of Persia (A. christophii) umbels are packed with striking outfacing star-shaped flowers in a lovely shade of amethyst in huge round heads. Not so durable, but worth replanting.

Summer-blooming black onion (A. nigrum),

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maroon drumstick allium (A. sphaerocephalon) and narrowleaf onion (A. amplectens ‘Graceful Beauty’) span the season that ends with petite ‘Ozawa’ lasting well into autumn.

Most alliums should be planted in the fall, so start your shopping now and order early, as many prized and popular cultivars sell out quickly. They ship well as dormant bulbs and are planted much like daffodils. Many of the larger globe forms dry very nicely and are excellent for autumn arrangements or spray-painted for holiday use. Plant them in and among summer foliage plants to help disguise their withering yellow leaves as they go dormant.

Always mark your plantings in some way so you don’t accidentally dig into them while planting other things. Kick-start the flavor of your garden for next year by planting flowering onions this fall.

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Virtual Real Estate

By Brittany Nay

Photos courtesy of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate and Laura McCarthy Real Estate

Cutting-edge technology lets homebuyers visualize their lives in luxury listings.

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ocal homebuyers can now envision life in a new house – all within a smartphone app.

This is just one of the many high-tech ways area real estate agencies are helping clients buy and sell local properties.

Area realty firms say the use of new technology has become increasingly important to cater to a large portion of today’s market: millennials, who make up half of on-demand consumers and have a projected worth of $24 trillion by 2020, according to a report

by UBS investment banking company.

“Focusing on appealing to [millennials] is imperative,” notes Blake Anderson, director of digital marketing at Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty in Clayton. “We utilize every high-quality

media that is available, as well as cuttingedge technology.”

Among Dielmann Sotheby’s high-tech repertoire is its latest creation, Curate, a virtual staging app that enables a digital version of an empty home listing to be filled with the prospective buyer’s choice of virtual interior décor and furniture, which can then be viewed in real-time 3D on a digital device. “The app will allow them to envision the house in their personal taste and style,” Anderson says.

“Luxury consumers care a tremendous amount about lifestyle, so it is important for them to be able to visualize their life in a particular space. Oftentimes, we see that consumers can have a hard time envisioning a space when it is an empty canvas. Bridging the gap with augmented reality [an interactive, lifelike 3D model

upon which a client can modify features] makes it easier.”

The cutting-edge app benefits not only the agency’s buyers and sellers but also its real estate professionals, Anderson explains. “Curate also [can] alleviate the need for agents to physically stage homes,” he says. “Additionally, if one of our agents is working with a buyer and a listing is vacant and unstaged, the client will be able to see [virtual] staging in 3D in real-time [on a digital device].”

Kathy Beilein, president of Laura McCarthy Real Estate in Richmond Heights, echoes the importance of digital access to local homes on the market.

The firm offers a range of online viewing options to bring each listing “to life,” including drone-recorded exterior video and virtual walk-through interior

video, as well as virtual staging, Beilein says.

Social media is another digital window into local listings, such as Facebook posts featuring live-streaming property videos, Beilein adds.

Margo Begley, vice president of marketing and creative at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate in Chesterfield, says new technology is helping Alliance Real Estate market St. Louis properties to buyers around the globe. “Sellers might think their next buyer is coming from around the block, [but] we know this is no longer true,” she says. “We have buyers coming from every part of the world, purchasing homes in all our communities, from downtown St. Louis to Ladue to Lake St. Louis, from St. Charles to Clayton to Festus.”

For that reason, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ national website offers listings in 14 languages, standard and metric measure, and more than 45 currencies that are updated every evening to ensure accuracy, Begley says.

New technology also allows buyers anywhere in the world to experience a St. Louis home without physically being present. “Our drone videos, walk-through tours and 3D tours allow the viewer to experience an immersive, realistic, interactive virtual home walk-through from their digital devices,” Begley says. She adds that the firm’s website, bhhsall.com, offers Real Estate Minute videos, which provide relevant, highly targeted information about homebuying and selling processes and allow clients to quickly get answers to questions.

And potential buyers who are in the neighborhood don’t have to wait for an open house or to call an agent: When a buyer is in front of a home for sale, the agency’s “smart signs” display a phone number to call or text to receive detailed information and a website link to the specific listing through a mobile device. “This allows us to better market our listings for our sellers to their ‘hottest’ local prospects – those who are driving by the home,” Begley says.

Local real estate agencies say staying at the forefront of technology is helping buyers experience their potential future home in cutting-edge ways. “Technology is advancing at a marvelous pace in the real estate industry,” Begley says. “When [homebuying technology] is easy to use, convenient [and] ‘at your fingertips,’ the whole process is more enjoyable, and our clients feel a greater sense of confidence that they are making wellinformed decisions.”

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urrounded by a bounty of new homes, this exceptional, 1.5-story Cape Cod was completed in May. Built by Kennerly Custom Homes, the home features modern amenities that address every desire for convenience and efficiency, from the three-car garage, with a high ceiling, to the mainfloor laundry room and mud room, with cubbies. The yard is soon to be completed with sodding, sprinklers and landscaping. It already offers a pool that is ready to help you and your family tackle those brutally hot summer days. The fabulous floor plan invites you in to explore the great room, kitchen and breakfast area, which overlook the patio. The kitchen draws people in, with a brilliant marble island, a walk-in pantry and commercial-grade appliances. You will appreciate the spacious master suite, which encourages you to unwind inside the gorgeous luxury bath. Within walking distance of Tilles Park and Old Warson Country Club, this home checks everything off your list.

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ituated along one of St. Louis’s most prestigious streets, this updated Georgian revival, built in 1915 and designed by architect James Jamieson, captivates from the curb. Step into the regal foyer and up the grand staircase, across refinished, original hardwood floors. Admire the exquisite crown molding and millwork found all throughout the beautiful home. The expansive master suite tantalizes with an en suite bath and decadent walk-in closet. Head to the main living spaces, which stun with luxurious elements. Lounge in the living room, next to the elegant fireplace and custom shelves. French doors tease you to come outside and play in the resurfaced pool or relax on the patio, surrounded by mature gardens.

Then again, your appetite might draw you to the updated kitchen, with granite counters, wet bar and wine cooler. There’s plenty to please the eye everywhere you look, so settle in and make this place yours.

THIS 5-BEDROOM, 3 FULL-BATHROOM AND 1 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN ST. LOUIS IS LISTED FOR $1.125 MILLION. TRISH CASEY & ELLEN CROWLEY HOME PHOTOS BY REED R. RADCLIFFE

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In their respective careers, Coulter and Benoist have watched tumultuous changes occur in the housing market. “Fluctuations often can be challenging,” Coulter admits. “As experienced agents, we know how to successfully navigate difficult markets.”

Their tireless spirit and impressive knowledge of the particulars of the real estate industry make Coulter and Benoist the kind of agents you always want in your corner. Backed by a reputable name, these two deliver knockout successes for their clients time and time again.

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‌ isa Coulter and Linda Benoist followed career paths L that so naturally aligned, the concept of teaming up made absolute sense for both them and their clients.

As real estate agents, each woman boasts three decades of experience in the industry. Both Coulter and Benoist found themselves drawn to real estate because of a shared love for beautiful homes and the ability to assist people while making one of the biggest life decisions.

“We like building unique and personal relationships with all of our clients,” Coulter says. “We love finding perfect homes for our buyers and maximizing profits for our sellers.”

The ways in which this team does exactly that stems from one basic – but important – guiding principle.

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One Look, Two Ways Kate Spade Dress

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‌This season, the floral midi-dress is enjoying a major moment, and this Kate Spade version ranks as a showstopper.

Great by sunshine and moonlight alike, it will leave you feeling stylishly romantic all day long!

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lthough vacations bring time to relax and explore new places, they also often involve climates to which our skin isn’t necessarily accustomed, making it important to take steps to maintain dermal health.

To do just that, follow these simple tips on your next trip to Papua, Pago Pago or even just Pasadena: Pack your normal skin care products but in travel-size containers. For your vacation, ladies, resist the temptation to hit the nearest drugstore at the 11th hour, head to the travel-size section and grab whatever facial wash and cream may be filling the shelves. Instead, bring your regular skin care products so you can continue your current, familiar routine while vacationing. Using unfamiliar dermal products while in a hot, dry or hot and dry climate? Unwise. Instead, preemptively buy small containers to store your skin care products so you can have all of your necessities at hand to take with you.

Take to the skies without makeup. The extremely dry air on planes can combine with makeup to make dry skin even drier. In that light, try to go sans makeup on the plane, and make sure to wear

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Pack sunscreen. Although this probably seems obvious, ladies, always wear a sun protection factor product on both your body and your face at all times outside on vacation. Even if you aren’t lounging on some sandy, wave-kissed beach all day, protecting your face and skin while away remains integral.

Hydrate! Stay hydrated on vacation. Many vacationers overindulge in soda and so-called adult beverages, so drink plenty of water to counteract the diuretic effects of more than the usual amount of caffeine and similar things. Drinking water benefits your skin in manifold ways, so make sure not to neglect imbibing sufficient quantities of it.

Recharge your skin at night. Because your skin may get a bit too much sun during the day, make sure to take special care of it at night. Wash your face, use your serums and moisturize really well before bedtime.

Attending to your dermal routine at dusk will allow your skin to continue looking bright, beautiful and healthy at dawn.

In short, ladies, enjoy relaxing on vacation this coming summer – but never relax on making your skin a priority!

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Style Speak

Vivi Design Studio

‌Claire Thomas-Morgan launched Vivi Design Studio in 2014 with four handmade girls’ dresses. “I was making things for my daughter and kept getting asked where I got them, so I decided to start small and go for it,” she recalls. She saw Vivi Design Studio – which was named in honor of Thomas-Morgan’s late grandmother, Vivian Hillen, who had passed away the year prior and was, in part, responsible for ThomasMorgan’s early interest in fashion – as a way to fill a void in children’s fashion between screen-printed tees and more pricey luxury brands. Over the years, the studio has expanded to include boys’ and unisex items. LN spoke with Thomas-Morgan on her unique brand.

What is your background?

I graduated with a BFA in fashion design from Washington University in St. Louis, and also have an MFA in fashion merchandising from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. I currently also teach in the fashion department at Wash U, and have previously worked as an associate designer and buyer for a former local company where I started and managed a small inhouse knitwear line.

Do you do the designing as well as sewing?

I design and sew everything in my studio.

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I am looking to find a local production team to help with brand expansion, but my goal is to keep everything in St. Louis. We have a wonderful community here that’s really growing!

What inspires your designs?

Inspiration is constantly flowing. I’m always looking at what my kids are interested in and drawn to, and I usually start with my textiles. I’m always sketching, but once I find a great color and print story, I really get into creating the looks.

I’m really inspired by the joy of childhood – kids’ clothes are a chance to have so much fun with fabrics and designs!

Are all items made to order?

Everything is made to order, and my current turnaround is about one week. With made-to-order, I can do basic adjustments, like altering hem lengths, to better suit customers’ needs. I do have some ready-made items from past collections for

By Denise Kruse sale on my website, and those ship out in one to two business days. If a customer ever needs a rush order, I do my best to accommodate.

How would you describe this season’s look?

Spring/summer 2018 season has a mix of blue and white prints, plus a really soft lightweight Swiss-dot chambray. The designs are based on classic pieces – a wrap dress, an updated shift dress, a one-shouldered dress (my favorite style this season!), easy-to-wear shorts for boys and girls, and unisex joggers. Everything is done in a light shirting cotton that is comfortable to wear, but still looks put together. It’s easy to care for too, a big plus for moms!

What’s on tap for fall/winter?

I’m really excited for fall and am in the middle of sampling. The main fabric is a novelty solar system print, and the designs will be true to the line – modernized classics. Lots of asymmetrical details, ruffles and some good pieces for holidays.

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We are prepared, our people are in place, we just need a break with the things we can’t control, like the weather. – MIKE TUCKER the sudden, we realized that us playing there was like playing whiffle ball in Yankee Stadium,” he says. “This grand venue, and I can do this! I never thought it could happen – this is something you don’t take for granted.”

Now that is pretty cool. And this August, with the eyes of the golf world zeroed in on St. Louis and one of the sport’s premier courses, Tucker will be looking out onto his greens and fairways expecting another epic Bellerive moment. No pressure or anything.

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he pressure is expected to be intense when the 100th PGA Golf Championship is played at Ladue’s legendary Bellerive Country Club this August. It’s estimated that more than half a billion people in 100 countries will be watching. Mike Tucker is Bellerive’s club pro, and as the host professional golfer, he’ll be watching over the field as the top players in the world try to conquer the famed Robert Trent Jones course that he’s called home for the past 22 years.

If everything goes just as Tucker and the PGA have planned, then it could be an epic success; but if not … well, that’s a different story. That would seem to put more pressure on a club pro than even standing over a 4-foot putt on the 18th green with the PGA crown hanging in the balance. OK, maybe I’m exaggerating just a bit, but for Tucker, the climax of the 100th PGA will be a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and he says he’ll be ready.

“It’s kind of like planning a wedding: You worry about the things you can’t control,” Tucker says. “We are prepared, our people are in place, we just need a break with the things we can’t control, like the weather.”

In spite of the pressure that’s inherent with an event of this magnitude, Tucker may have the coolest sports job in St. Louis at the moment. It has to be a really cool feeling to be the “host pro” for one of the premier sporting events in the world and one that Tucker believes is arguably the most prestigious sporting event ever held in St. Louis.

“We’ve had the Final Four here, we’ve had the World Series here, but from a global perspective, with a major championship in golf, there’s never been a greater international focus on anything that St. Louis has ever done,” Tucker says.

Being in Tucker’s position is just about as good as it gets for a club pro. This will actually be the sixth major event that he’s been a part of at Bellerive. His first was in 1992, when the PGA Championship was last held at Bellerive. Back then, it was his big brother, Jerry Tucker, who was the host pro at Bellerive and qualified to play in the tournament. Tucker was his brother’s caddy in ’92. The older Tucker retired from Bellerive in ’96, and the younger followed in his brother’s footsteps and was named the club’s new pro the next year.

“It is a fascinating job,” Tucker says, “to work at a nationally recognized club and [be] a very proud member of the PGA and host the PGA Championship at my club, where I’ve spent almost half my life and that I’m so proud of. It’s very humbling and exciting.”

Although his brother had a very successful career as a player and a club pro, Tucker’s playing career hasn’t been his primary focus. Even though he qualified and played in several big tournaments, including a Senior U.S. Open, and is considered one of the best players in the St. Louis region, he knows his biggest accomplishment is the two-plus decades that he’s managed golf operations at Bellerive.

“I’m more proud of having a long career doing what I love than having one great week on the PGA tour,” Tucker says. “I’ve been able to run the golf program and be the PGA professional at one of the most respected clubs in the country – I’ll take the marathon over the sprint.”

Tucker says being the pro at Bellerive also makes him a lot more “important” than he really should be. “When I’m at a cocktail party,” he says, “you’ve got the doctor, the lawyer and the golf pro, so people get their medical advice, legal advice and then advice on their golf swing!”

Tucker laughs when he tells me about one of the other perks that came with being in charge of the course at Bellerive; he once brought some of his childhood friends from his hometown of Carbondale, Illinois, who weren’t exactly world-class golfers to play a round on his world-class course. “We were out on the fourth hole when all of

Hyken’s HOMEWORK Saying Thank You!

By Russell Hyken

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aying thank you simply and appropriately expresses gratitude for almost every situation – a ride, a small gesture or any kind act. Sending a thankyou note, however, forms a more personal way to express appreciation.

Unfortunately, like some adults, most kids dread sitting down and putting pen to paper.

Most often, thank-you notes involve gifts. Handwritten cards tell others that a present arrived safely and convey appreciation for the thought. Written sentiments, however, reflect good practice and usually earn appreciation after parties or special experiences.

As an added benefit to sending a personal message, the recipient of the card – typically a grandparent or family friend – often feels special on opening the envelope.

Thank-you notes number among the few pieces of mail guaranteed to please recipients. Once opened, many land a place of prominence on, say, a mantel or desk, and most are shared with other family members or friends.

Interestingly, these messages of recognition also benefit their writers in subtle ways. Sending a note teaches empathy and appreciation. It slows kids down and creates opportunities for them to think of others. Also, kids who understand and demonstrate gratitude tend to enjoy more satisfying lives and stronger relationships than those who don’t.

No matter a child’s age, writing thank-you notes remains an important skill for parents to teach. Messages needn’t be publishable masterpieces or deeply emotional expressions. A good note is simple and, most importantly, sincere.

With children still too young to write, parents should pen such expressive notes with the little ones by their side. Even if children haven’t yet learned to write, they still can participate. Parents, explain why you’re writing, discuss what to say and have your son or daughter create a picture or, if possible, add a signature.

Preteens, meanwhile, can indeed send a proper note, but most still need guidance. Schedule time, parents, and coach them on writing. Encourage personal expression versus a canned message from a Google search. Once he or she signs the note, provide support so he or she intrinsically comprehends the value of personal connections.

Although most teens understand writing thank-you notes to be the right thing to do, they still benefit from caring encouragement. Check that your emerging young adult has everything he or she needs and knows what to say. More importantly, politely ask when the note will be written, to help ensure prompt delivery. Although the adage “better late than never” still rings true, timeliness matters more truly.

In today’s tech-driven world, an email or phone call often expresses sentiments improperly. In such situations, not only is sending a handwritten note the polite thing to do, but also it’s the “write” thing to do. Children and parents alike should recognize how notes of appreciation make a gracious way to express caring, as well as a lifelong skill that never goes out of style.

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Prior to going into private practice as a psychotherapist and learning-disabilities specialist, Russell Hyken, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, worked for more than 15 years as an English teacher, school counselor and school administrator. Visit him online at ed-psy.com.

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eed a little extra motivation to hit the gym? Try taking the same fitness boot camp as former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez ... right here.

TruFusion, a luxe new Clayton group fitness studio, counts the baseball star as one of its board members and investors, and local gym members are signing up en masse for the pro-athlete treatment after A-Rod visited the studio, giving the Barefoot Bootcamp class a shoutout on Instagram.

Although members can’t work out with Rodriguez every day, they certainly can get into all-star shape with one of TruFusion’s 18 daily classes. The cutting-edge fitness center boasts 17,000 square feet dedicated to yoga, Pilates, kettlebells, boxing, cycling, the barre and boot camps, all designed to remove barriers to good health for members of all ages and abilities.

“Nobody can really say, ‘I can’t fit it into my schedule,’” owner Joe Goldberg says. “We’ve lowered the cost threshold and removed the inconvenience of going to different places. It’s been great. We’ve had people who have come almost every day since we’ve

opened, and there are about 200 to 250 people a day coming to our classes.”

Goldberg knows all about the difficulty of trying to schedule workouts. As a former director at a wealth management firm, he made it a point to squeeze fitness into his heavy travel schedule.

“As I was traveling, raising a family, I realized the importance of my group fitness routine for my mental health, physical health, concentration, everything,” Goldberg says. “And when I realized how much I was spending on it, it just seemed like it was unattainable by the majority of the population. There had to be a better way to make quality and variety of group fitness more convenient and more accessible.”

That’s when Goldberg decided to open St. Louis’ first TruFusion location, building a community of instructors and members who cheer one another on. He says the group aspect makes all the difference.

“Our goal is that when you walk in here, you’ll leave happier,” Goldberg says. “Everywhere else in life, you get graded. But here, nobody’s going to judge you. There are people of all shapes and sizes right alongside you,

helping to push you, and you’re helping to push them.”

In addition to group fitness classes that bring balance to the body through strength and stretch, TruFusion offers personal training, spalike locker rooms, organic personal care products, massage and a boutique full of fitness and athleisure wear.

Even though TruFusion’s Clayton location just opened in April, Goldberg says he’s already looking at options to bring the fitness center to other parts of the metro area.

TruFusion’s unlimited membership starts at $95 per month, with new member, autopay and yearly discounts available. Students, teachers, nurses, first responders, military veterans and employees of charitable organizations can receive further discounts.

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TEST DRIVE: 2018 MASERATI

GRANTURISMO MC CABRIO Story and photos by Ryan Scott

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eople overthink things, sometimes to the point of madness. A dizzying array of choices is sometimes our enemy. Why do we do it? I believe it’s so we can rationalize that we made smart, thoughtful decisions.

My favorite part about grocery shopping isn’t the cart full of things I need – it’s that one impulse item. Eat what you want, wear what you want and drive whatever car makes you feel how you want.

The Maserati GranTurismo embodies that ideology.

It’s not a car that will sell you based on its spec sheet or latest gizmo tech.

It looks good, sounds good, feels good to the touch. The inside of it even smells good. The GranTurismo’s pitch remains simplicity itself: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

After time behind the wheel, I must agree; it definitely ain’t broke.

The outside lines look stunning from every angle, in a classy way that will entice 20 years from now. Although not 20 years old yet, this GT has entered its second decade and has remained largely unchanged from the car that debuted in 2007. The Porsche 911, comparatively, has gone through three major revisions in that time. The Maserati GT thus ranks as something of a relic – albeit a jaw-droppingly attractive relic with a timeless shape.

Under the hood lurks a cross-plane crank, 4.7-liter, Ferrari-built V-8 engine, based off the flat-plane crank motor used in the long-retired Ferrari 458. This motor dates back some 16 years or so to its original design, and despite a few newly designed nuts and bolts, it, too, remains mostly unchanged. The motor was designed before the age of economy forced turbochargers onto everything, and it proudly eschews its contempt for mileage. Even at 16 years old, this powerplant is one I can take, no doubt. Impressive 10 years ago, its specs on paper fall a bit short now – 454 horsepower and 384

pound-foot of torque, delivering 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Seemingly impressive numbers at first, but a new Mustang GT would whomp this $180K Maserati.

But again, this car doesn’t sell you on its specs; it sells the feeling.

Some decisions to keep outdated bits in place work in the car’s favor. Another example is the ZF sixspeed automatic in a day of eight-, nine- and 10-speed transmissions. Employing fewer gears means less fuel economy, but fewer gears also result in a wider range

of the rev counter being used – meaning that glorious note is always changing, evolving, singing to the driver.

Antiquated too is the steering – no electric assist here, just an old-fashioned hydraulic rack. Nearly everywhere, the motor-driven, hydraulic pump-assisted steering rack has been replaced with an electric motor, and doing so gives around a 1 mph boost to economy. But the fact is, few electrics feel as linear as a hydraulic rack, and none have the same feeling of connection to the road. Even the very best electric-steering setups just don’t have the same feeling. The Maserati GT, however, gives the driver a much-appreciated throwback feel. I was actually quite surprised by how much sensation comes through

the steering wheel: Although it’s not a canyon-carving machine, it does have the steering of one.

Yes, the Maserati GranTurismo is a big car, and in most ways, it feels like one. It was never intended to be a supercar, as being a GT remains a thing all its own.

It’s meant to excite for short bursts and then return to comfortable high-speed cruising. It’s a role, a category, that Maserati created and lives on today. Truth is, as most cars are getting bigger, even ones sold to us as sports cars could better fit into the GT category. Few can make a trip to the grocery store feel as special as this GT does, though.

As implied, the Maserati GranTurismo is Italian in execution, but I think the real Italian comes through in the interior. Handstitched, supple red leather is to die for, and what’s more Italian than that? Every seam and stitch, every one defines perfection. The bits of carbon fiber, aluminum and Alcantara microfiber material on the dash, doors and pillars add sensory interest in both sight and touch. And the vehicle integrates the all-new Chrysler-sourced touchscreen infotainment system without disturbing any lines. Really, although the interior design seems quite simple, the meticulous detail of build and material choices sets it apart. I’d gladly embark on a days-long road trip in this space.

The Maserati GranTurismo doesn’t make any sales pitch. It doesn’t woo you with specs, technology or impressive numbers. In one possible explanation, Maserati remains happy with the car and thinks you’ll be, too. Or as a small company, Maserati perhaps lacks the resources to devote to a redesign. I suspect the truth involves a bit of both, but the result remains wonderful. Like the grocery store impulse buy all over again, it constitutes emotion expressed on four wheels – and that’s an argument all its own for buying.

LOANER FROM: Jim Butler Maserati, jimbutlermaserati.com PRICE AS TESTED: $180,940

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British Swim School

St. Charles at the Best Western Plus, 1425 S. 5th St.; West County at Cape Albeon, 3380 Lake Bend Drive; 314-312-1878, britishswimschool.com All abilities, from beginning to advanced swimmers, are invited to the pool this summer at the British Swim School. With small class sizes and 35-plus years of experience, the professional staff teaches youngsters the important skill of swimming. Drowning is among the top causes of mortality in children under the age of nine. Survival and swim lessons will teach your children how to have fun and stay safe in the water.

Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark

1 S. Broadway, 314-421-1776, hiltonstlouis.com This award-winning hotel hosts a variety of activities, promising fun for the entire family. With this official partner of the St. Louis Cardinals, you can score discount ticket packages to a game. Book a “family fun package” when you stay three or more nights, and make the most of your time with a visit to the new Gateway Arch grounds, Kiener Plaza or the popular Three Sixty rooftop bar, which boasts incredible skyline views.

The Cheshire

6300 Clayton Road, 314-647-7300, cheshirestl.com Discover a theme in all 108 rooms of The Cheshire, based on historical British authors and favorite characters, such as James Bond. The British-themed boutique hotel offers fantastic deals. Take a safari on the Zooline Railroad and beloved carousel at the Saint Louis Zoo and Children’s Zoo. Enjoy a romantic date with the Muny package, which includes a complimentary shuttle to and from the show, with drinks at the Fox & Hounds Tavern.

Dot Dot Dash

736 De Mun Ave., 314-862-1962, dotdotdashboutique.com Dot Dot Dash originally served as a place to find European duds for little tykes. Due to popular demand, the boutique expanded to include clothing with a shared goal of comfort and softness for mothers, as well.

Rock that fresh attitude this summer when you stock up on killer cutout jumpers, floral dresses, pant sets and more to create an enviable wardrobe. Urban casual may just prove to be Morse code for you.

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FEATURE: FOLDED HILLS WINERY

An Abundance

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opia – a “new American” restaurant known for its large, diverse wine list – launched a second location in Clayton early last month.

According to director of operations Steve Boulch, the Clayton location marks the first phase of the brand’s expansion, which will include another opening in Des Peres this fall. (Copia originated in downtown St. Louis 14 years ago.) Boulch says owner Amer Hawatmeh is also investigating such municipalities as Kansas City, as well as locations in Tennessee, Kentucky and Iowa.

The Clayton Copia fills the 8,600 square feet or so previously occupied by Morton’s The Steakhouse.

Although the downtown flagship focuses on hosting events in its unique extensive private spaces, the new

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By Mabel Suen satellite seeks to create an environment that can be replicated for future locations.

Eyad Tammas developed the design, which features a bold red-orange color scheme, eye-catching wine bottle displays and a custom-built bar. The new restaurant features two private dining areas – a Champagne room that seats 10 and a banquet space for 60 to 70 that can also be halved.

“We are a wine-centric restaurant,” Boulch says.

“We carry a list of about 1,200 wines. The food fare is American fine dining – steaks, pasta and seafood along with lighter lunch options.”

From the menu, guests can choose from such highlights as an 8-ounce filet of beef tenderloin au jus, with duck butter, whipped Yukon potatoes and

seasonal vegetables; New Zealand slow-braised lamb shank with roasted garlic red wine demi-glace and Moroccan couscous; and lobster mac ’n’ cheese with Maine lobster tail and claw meat, rich brandy, threecheese cream sauce and cavatappi.

Off-menu “executive cuts” can include such options as a tomahawk steak, a veal tomahawk and a bone-in filet. To pair with Copia’s fare, guests can choose from its massive wine list or opt for wine or spirit flights, Frenchpressed cocktails or in-house, barrel-aged cocktails.

“Our bottle list has about 900 labels on it, and our by-the-glass has about 40 – it’s a very wide range,” says Copia’s beverage director and sommelier, Cherie Moery-Metzka. “We pretty much have wine from every country. I love wine education, so it’s kind of

PHOTO BY MABEL SUEN

Copia

Grilled voodoo chicken sandwich with jalapeño- and cilantro-marinated chicken breast, avocado, tomatoes, Sriracha mayo and pepper jack on a brioche alongside a BLT with thick-cut bacon, avocado, greens, chipotle mayo and Roma tomatoes on pumpkinseed and apricot bread.

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Yeast Nation: The Triumph of Life

how I built the book.” She adds that the revamped list features a user-friendly index and descriptors outlined by grape varietals, as well as old-world versus new-world styles. Copia also holds a retail license for its wine.

So whether hoping to try a new wine or simply to indulge in the divine culinary delights available, guests should make certain to visit Copia before catching Yeast Nation from New Line Theatre.

“Don’t be afraid to ask questions,” Moery-Metzka urges potential guests about Copia’s oenophilic offerings. “The staff is really knowledgeable and always willing to give samples to people who want to learn and don’t want to be intimidated by the wine.”

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‌ tory: It’s not easy being yeast. Life is tough enough S in 3,000,458,000 B.C., when Earth’s first life form is just trying to survive, consuming any salt it might find on the ocean floor.

And yet, here exists a subterranean society, with its own set of rules, hierarchies and classes of subjects who struggle daily for their very survival. Jan-the-Elder rules with a firm fist – or whatever appendages yeasts have.

Jan-the-Second-Oldest faithfully follows the dictates of his father, but his sister Jan-the-Sly isn’t so honorable. She’s scheming to take over the kingdom.

Can she convince the ruler’s right-hand yeast, Jan-theWise, to join her in her scheme?

When Jan-the-Wretched is executed for some trumped-up charges of crimes against the yeast society, Jan-the-Second-Oldest becomes affected by the plight of Jan-the-Wretched’s daughter, Jan-the-Sweet. She seeks justice for her wrongly accused father, and Janthe-Second-Oldest is right there with her. Another yeast, Jan-the-Famished, simply wants to find enough salt to keep yeasting.

While the blind soothsayer Jan-the-Unnamed moves around making sundry foreboding predictions about this yeastian society, Jan-the-Second-Oldest defies his father and makes his way to the surface, which the yeasts are forbidden to see. The next thing you know, there’s a new life form in the midst of the yeasts.

Can all of these yeasts learn to live together? Can the powerful among them prevent progress and evolution from occurring? Will they welcome or repulse some new feeling called “love”? Will they find a brave new world – or the same old, same old? Stay tuned.

Highlights: New Line Theatre, which staged Urinetown in 2007, becomes just the fifth theater in the country to mount a production of the follow-up work

by Urinetown creators Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis.

It’s doubtless something unlike anything most audience members have ever previously seen.

Other Info: Yeast Nation: The Triumph of Life was first produced at the Perseverance Theatre in Juneau, Alaska, in 2007.

New Line’s presentation gets you right into the action with Rob Lippert’s fascinating scenic design.

It’s a dazzling whirl of kaleidoscopic colors and splashy shapes set upon a stone foundation, with bubbles percolating up through a portal as well as popping along in a background screen. Lippert’s lighting accentuates the festive fauna look.

All of that is complemented richly by Sarah Porter’s tie-dyed costumes, giving the players a tastefully tattered look that you might expect yeast to favor, along with expressive makeup that highlights the free-spirited look. Props master Kimi Short enhances the style with such amusing accoutrements as yummy blocks of salt.

Directors Scott Miller and Mike Dowdy-Windsor and their performers bring out the zaniness of the

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concept, which Miller describes in program notes as being “presented as straight-faced, classical tragedy, with obvious, intentional parallels to both [Sophocles’] Antigone and [William Shakespeare’s] Macbeth.”

So while the characters look different from humans, their grappling with emerging emotions presents them as harbingers of the creatures to follow them through the next few billion years. As Miller further notes, “What may be the funniest aspect of this epic, twisted fable is that some of the weirdest details of our story are biologically accurate,” making Yeast Nation a “biohistorical musical.”

Hollmann wrote the music, Kotis penned the book, and the two collaborated on the show’s lyrics, which feature orchestration by John Gerdes.

The cast includes Zachary Allen Farmer as the ironfisted but not intractable Jan-the-Elder and Sarah Gene Dowling as the meandering prophet of sorts Jan-theUnnamed. Dominic Dowdy-Windsor and Larissa White make for a fair romantic couple as Jan-the-SecondOldest and Jan-the-Sweet, respectively, while Michael Lowe shows the good nature and difficult political position of Jan-the-Wise.

Grace Langford makes the most of the villainous part of Jan-the-Sly, and Jennelle Gilreath has her share of comic moments as Jan-the-Famished. Keith Thompson has fun as the ill-fated Jan-the-Wretched, Colin Dowd plays upstart Jan-the-Youngest and Lex Ronan brings out the ominous aspects of Porter’s furry costumes for The New One. As a clever sendup of society, Yeast Nation doesn’t succeed as well as Urinetown. New Line’s production, however, has fun stretching out the show’s central joke, showing how far humanity has come and how far it may yet need to advance.

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Company: New Line Theatre Venue: Marcelle Theater, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive Dates: June 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 Tickets: $15 to $25, plus specials for students, educators and military personnel (see New Line’s Facebook page or newlinetheatre.com); contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5 LadueNews.com | June 15, 2018 59

Around Town

By Robyn Dexter

Sat., June 23, and Sun., June 24

Hispanic Festival Inc. of Greater St. Louis presents FIESTA IN FLORISSANT at the Knights of Columbus Park. The two-day celebration features nonstop entertainment with live Latino bands and folkloric dancers from various countries, including Panama, Colombia and Mexico. This year, expect salsa, bachata, cumbia, flamenco, South American and Mexican music to entertain the crowd, with acts including Banda Artilleros Mexican Band, Renacer Latino Salsa Band, Ritmo Tropical and Los Primos de Tierra Mexican Band. Free. Times vary. hispanicfestivalstl.com.

‌ ri., June 15, to F Sun., June 17

Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble celebrates its 12th year producing theater in St. Louis with a performance of RUN-ON SENTENCE. Based on the experiences of female prison inmates, Run-On Sentence tells the story of cellmates whose lives are turned upside down by the arrival of a new inmate. Commissioned by Prison Performing Arts as part of its New Plays Initiative in 2016, Run-On Sentence was initially performed by inmates at the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia, Missouri, and students at Teaneck, New Jersey’s Fairleigh Dickinson University. $20. 8 p.m. slightlyoff.org.

Thu., June 21, to Sat., June 23

The Delmar Loop in University City is dedicating the first weekend of summer to a citywide celebration of arts with the LOOP ARTS FEST. This event provides a way for attendees to engage and support University City’s diverse and artistic community. This family-friendly summer festival takes place on one of St. Louis’ most prominent streets and is for all ages to enjoy. Attendees can spend the first days of summer enjoying dance, spoken word, music and culinary events. Free.

Times vary. visittheloop.com/artsfest.

Mon., June 25

The Sunset Hills Historical Society invites the public to a program featuring awardwinning Missouri author ROSS MALONE at the Sunset Hills City Hall. Malone has taught in Missouri for more than 30 years and since retiring has worked as a radio host, published more than a dozen books and served as a featured speaker on radio and television stations. After the presentation, Malone takes part in book sales and a signing of a selection of his books. Free. 7 p.m. sunset-hills.com.

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Cheree Berry Storefront

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ou’ve probably seen Cheree Berry Paper.

Maybe you’ve received one of its custom invitations for an event like The Muny’s centennial celebration, or you’ve picked up one of the national bridal magazines featuring the design firm’s work. If you follow celebrity weddings, moreover, perhaps you’d recognize the wedding suites the company has designed for such prominent brides as Chelsea Clinton, Jenna Bush Hagar and even St. Louis-born Ellie Kemper.

Moving forward, though, you’ll be seeing a lot more of Cheree Berry Paper, as the almost 12-year-old graphic design firm with a specialty in stationery recently launched its first storefront. The shop enjoys good company, just a few doors down from Cheree Berry Paper Studio, the firm’s first truly visible studio location, which opened in late 2017.

Previously, Berry, her production staff and designers worked out of more private, second-level locations – first in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood and then in Clayton – as their business largely involved appointments only, with the majority of clients residing outside of the metro area. As the company grew, though, so did the need for a different kind of operation.

“We wanted to be more accessible and more approachable,” Berry says. “We thought if we had a storefront more out in the open, then people would pop in and not feel like they needed to make an appointment, which can be a little intimidating and

By Mary Mack

feel a little committal. That’s not what we want our vibe and reputation to be.”

The shop features two different sections: first, graband-go offerings like birthday cards, box sets, thankyou cards and even such off-the-shelf wedding pieces as fill-in “save the dates,” and also more customizable opportunities, with a seemingly endless array of sample designs for clients to draw from to personalize their pieces.

“That’s really the bulk of what we do,” Berry says.

“Clients can view wedding suites, or if there is someone who just likes to keep their stationery drawer stocked or they’re looking for a fun new monogram, they can pull something we’ve done and then change the color or the font. This way, they don’t have to go with something totally custom necessarily, but there are so many options that it really becomes their own without having to spend what you would with a custom design.”

The store launched in early May, partnering with Bloomin’ Buckets and Mighty Oaks Heart Foundation for a soft-open pop-up. Berry says they’ll continue to host pop-ups throughout the year.

“We’re very much an occasion-based business, so it just makes sense to do these seasonal events,” she continues. “And then we really want to bring in other partners that are like-minded, where we really believe in their values and mission and what they are producing.”

All partnerships and collaborations aside, the venture’s bread-and-butter, according to Berry, remains

custom wedding invitations where she and her talented team help create unique designs for life-changing events.

“Our business from the beginning was built on making connections with people, but as we grew, I wasn’t able to connect with everybody,” Berry says. “So the new studio and the storefront integrates us more into the community and has allowed me to stay on my toes and be more nimble. I’ve had to retrain myself to do that, but I’m glad I am because I’m loving it.”

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By Robyn Dexter | Photos courtesy of Folded Hills

Two St. Louis natives are operating an awardwinning, up-and-coming California winery – and bringing a taste of their wines home.

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ndy Busch was born into a beer empire.

The son of the late August Anheuser Busch Jr., Busch grew up around Anheuser-Busch brewing company and Grant’s Farm.

Pursuing a passion for polo, for which he was asked to serve as captain of the U.S. team representing America in the World Cup, Busch and his wife, Kim, began visiting the Santa Barbara, California, area in 1998.

Four years later, the Busches made the leap and moved their family from St. Louis to nearly 2,000 miles away.

The couple wanted to find a ranch and land to purchase – something that reminded them of Grant’s Farm and of home to keep their children grounded in working on the land. Over the next two years, they looked at 50 ranches, but none of them felt right. Then, in 2004, they came through the gate of a property they were touring and knew it was going to be their next project, later purchasing a contiguous ranch in 2011.

“Folded Hills was in gross disrepair,” Andy Busch remembers.

But the property was perfect and reminded the Busches of Grant’s Farm.

It had once belonged to the Morton Salt family and was called Folded Hills because of its location in the folds of the mountains. As the crow flies, it’s only 5 miles from the ocean. After learning more about the property, the Busches

found out that there had been a vineyard on the hillside of the property and that wine had been made in the basement of the farmhouse during the preProhibition era. (The farmhouse in question will be the estate tasting room, set to open in spring 2019.) Learning this history, the couple brought in experts to research the land and climate to find out what they’d be able to grow.

“The land told us what it wanted: Rhône varietals,” Kim Busch says.

And Folded Hills Winery was born.

Andy and Kim Busch approached their new venture from a land perspective. They sought to keep the acreage organic and agricultural, and wanted to “honor the valley,” according to Kim Busch. “The grapes are remarkable; the growers can’t believe it,” she says. Along with meticulously researching the terroir to discover which grapes might grow best in the soil and climate, the family also made many improvements to the property.

Folded Hills is a 600-acre working ranch and comprises 12 acres of Rhône reds, including grenache and syrah; 3 acres of Rhône whites, including the grenache blanc, marsanne and clairette blanc; and land for cattle, pigs, chickens, Clydesdales and 15 acres of organic row crop vegetables and fruits. The property also features a polo field for one of the Busch family’s favorite hobbies, hosting games weekly during the summer.

They launched their first set of wines more than a year ago in St. Louis – all named for members of Andy Busch’s family or Grant’s Farm. The Lilly Rosé is an estate rosé named after the numerous generations of Lillys in the Busch family.

“There are six generations of Lillys in our family, all the way to our daughter and granddaughter,” Kim Busch says.

She notes that many people dislike rosé because it’s typically a byproduct of making other wines. But at Folded Hills, the vintners both plant and pick specifically for a crisp, dry Provençal-style rosé. This deliberate process led to Folded Hills’ rosé being named “year’s best rosé” by Wine & Spirits magazine.

The winery’s collection also includes a 2016 Estate Whole “Cluster” Grenache, which honors the traditional Beaujolais style; a 2015 Grant Grenache named for Grant’s Farm and Ulysses S. Grant, which was named the best grenache in California and top tree in the U.S.; a 2015 August Red Wine that pays homage to Andy Busch’s father and grandfather; an August White blend; and two reserves of Ballard Canyon Grenache and Syrah.

The Busches hired New Zealand winemaker Angela Osborne and grower Ruben Solorzano, who ensures the best picking times and the highest-quality process that honors the land where the grapes are grown organically and biodynamically, which Kim Busch describes as “a very natural style of winemaking that allows the quality of the grapes and terroir to speak for themselves.” As the winery’s website states, “It’s all part of our promise to make wine in an honest, time-honored way.”

On top of the day-to-day vineyard operations, a typical day at Folded Hills is anything but.

“A ‘typical’ day for me at the ranch could be anything,” Andy Busch says. “It could include maintaining the polo field, clearing roads for cattle, baby pigs being born, doing a wine tasting, greeting guests … anything that needs to be done.”

Andy and Kim Busch are in the process of remodeling the 100-year-old farmhouse on the property, which, as noted earlier, will open in spring 2019 as a tasting room. They encourage visitors to visit the ranch and feed the animals, pick their own produce and tour the vineyard. Interested parties should contact info@foldedhills.com for a private wine tasting.

Kim Busch says she and her spouse love having St. Louis friends out to the property and look forward to the ranch’s continued growth. It was also important to the Busch family to have Folded Hills wine available locally, and it can be purchased at a dozen St. Louis retailers and restaurants (see sidebar).

“If you enjoy what you’re doing and the people you are sharing it with … getting a table together and enjoying a farm-to-table meal and getting out in nature … that’s what this is all about,” Kim Busch says.

Andy Busch echoes her sentiments by relaying an old family saying.

“Gussie’s motto is ‘making friends is our business,’” he says. “We’re trying to continue that on with this wine.”

Folded Hills Winery, 805-694-8086, foldedhills.com

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