June 25, 2021 by Ladue News

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CONTENTS Design & Décor

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STAR DESIGNER

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Parklyn Interiors founder Danielle Kalish chats with LN stalwart Brittany Nay about how Kalish transitioned from shoe design to interior design – including tackling her own new abode in the University Heights area of University City.

The Trio Grooming & Glamour Landscape FEATURE: Parklyn Interiors

Arts & Culture

Front & Center SPLENDID SPOONFULS LN regular Alecia Humphreys shares the scoop on Rachel Burns’ glorious Bold Spoon Creamery, whose homemade frozen treats grace many of the metro area’s coolest outlets.

On the Cover

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Student Spotlight Innovation Hub Movers & Shakers Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Bold Spoon Creamery

MEET ME AT THE MUNY …

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Local Eats Arts Speak The Wine Life FEATURE: Wild Crush Wine Bar(n)

“The Muny in Forest Park!” The beloved institution earns a spotlight this week from LN theater columnist Mark Bretz, who chats with forthcoming president and CEO Kwofe Coleman.

The nationally renowned weight loss and transformation coach Charles D’Angelo offers clients insight, focus and accountability to assist them in reaching their goals. Discover the power of a change in mindset starting on Page 10. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

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1. 25 Trent Drive • Ladue

NEW LISTING! Luxurious one level living perfectly situated on a 1.8-acre lot. Three-bedroom 4.5 bath home with 3-car garage has sweeping views of the back nine from the formal living room and porch featuring a wood burning fireplace adorned with an Italian marble mantle. $1,695,000

4. 907 Warson Woods Dr • Warson Woods

2. 1289 Lay Road • Ladue

NEW LISTING! Conveniently located, this charming and stylish Ladue home has everything you are looking for. The updated kitchen features an adorable butler’s pantry, double ovens, built-in refrigerator, adjoins the bright sunroom that leads to the stunning pool. $899,900

3. 828 Audubon Drive • Clayton

1. 25 Trent Drive • Ladue

5. 1442 Michele Drive • Warson Woods

NEW LISTING! Crisp, spacious with nearly 3000 square feet! Classic center hall Colonial with gorgeous, remodeled eat-in kitchen in Clayton’s coveted Moorlands’ neighborhood just a short stroll to everything! $885,000

4. 907 Warson Woods Drive • Warson Woods

NEW LISTING! Walk right into the cozy living space that has a see-through stone fireplace, built-in bookcases and opens into the updated white kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar. $489,000

5. 1442 Michele Drive • Warson Woods

NEW LISTING! Delightful three-bedroom 2 bath home in great Warson Woods location. This sparkling clean home is open, light and move-in ready. Kitchen offers 42” cabinets, Corian countertops and breakfast area opening to family room with fireplace and wood floors. $429,000

6. 14 Hillvale Drive • Clayton 2. 1289 Lay Road • Ladue

6. 14 Hillvale Drive • Clayton

NEW LISTING! One of the prettiest homes in Claverach Park. A brick-patterned pathway leads to a lovely entry terrace, the perfect place to unwind and observe neighborhood activities. Lovely living room with fireplace, spacious formal dining room, charming sunroom, and large family room addition. $1,325,000

7. 13249 Dartagnan Court • Creve Coeur

NEW LISTING! The moment you walk in you will notice the abundance of natural light from the two-story foyer and the grand two-story great room featuring a beautiful fireplace. Stay cozy next to the kitchen in the hearth room that leads out to a beautiful paver patio. $575,000

8. 531 Westview Drive • University City 3. 828 Audubon Drive • Clayton

7. 13249 Dartagnan • Creve Coeur

8. 531 Westview Drive • U. City

ADDITIONAL AREA LISTINGS

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110 Frontenac Forest (Frontenac) 7391 Norwood Avenue (U. City) 745 Dickson Street (Kirkwood) 8530 Colonial Lane (Ladue) 518 Ballas Trails Drive (Des Peres) 2113 Parkridge Ave (Brentwood) 412 Medina Drive (Warson Woods) 13249 Dartagnan Ct (Creve Coeur)

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531 Westview Drive (U. City) $495,900 907 Warson Woods Dr (Warson Woods) $489,000 13314 W. Watson Rd (Sunset Hills) $487,500 34 Balcon Estates (Creve Coeur) $449,000 860 N. Woodlawn Ave (Kirkwood) $429,900 1442 Michele Dr. (Warson Woods) $429,000 224 Valleyoak Court (Ballwin) $315,000

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12420 Rott Road #3B (Sunset Hills) $659,000 114 West Pine Place #7 (CWE) $525,000 200 S. Brentwood Blvd #8D (Clayton)$475,000 4540 Lindell Blvd #403 (CWE) $469,000 7385 Pershing Ave #2 (U. City) $415,000 4333 Laclede Ave #E (CWE) $349,900 4561 Laclede Ave #A (CWE) $324,000 14316 E. Conway Mdws #207 (Chstrfld) $319,000 143 Scenic Pass Dr. #V (Cottleville) $275,000 227 W. Monroe Ave, #205 (Kirkwood) $249,000 603 Westgate Ave #D (U. City) $199,900

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2113 Parkridge Avenue • Brentwood GORGEOUS AND UPDATED! This gorgeous move-in ready 2-story home sits on an extra wide lot is updated throughout! Prime location in Brentwood within walking distance to Tilles Park and neighborhood schools. $595,000

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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Has there ever been a summer more welcomed and anticipated than this one? I submit that there has not.

After a depressingly distanced and isolated year-plus, it’s finally the official summer of road trips and patio dining, of outdoor adventures and indulgent treats, of living life to the fullest we possibly can – and of making up for everything we couldn’t do last summer. And we at Ladue News are here for it. I don’t know about you, but my summer doesn’t truly begin until I’ve had my first ice cream cone, and as a local business loyalist, I can’t wait to try a scoop of family-owned Bold Spoon Creamery’s flavor-packed pints, profiled starting on Page 23 by LN contributor Alecia Humphreys. And for those interested in treats of the more adult variety, flip to Page 84, where LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith shares a sneak peek at Town and Country’s newest destination – Wild Crush Wine Bar(n), where you’ll be able to find the LN team during happy hour all season long. And if you’re the kind of person who is most excited by the prospect of once again entertaining in your home this summer, check out the feature starting on Page 71 by LN regular Brittany Nay about Parklyn Interiors – the recently launched firm aimed at creating beautiful, livable interior design for area families. Want more summer fun? Flip to Page 82 for an update on this season at The Muny, Page 62 for zero-waste beauty products and Page 64 for a review of how to add more colorful pizazz to your garden this year. However you choose to kick off your best summer yet, we hope you have fun, stay safe and enjoy all the metro area has to offer – because it offers so much.

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LUXURY COLLECTION 42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh. 9801 LOG CABIN COURT, Ladue. 2271 TALON COURT, St. Albans.

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The POWER of Positivity By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Christina Kling-Garrett Kling-Garr

M CHRISTIAN VITALE

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otivation is only one part of the equation that leads to life-changing makeovers, as clients of Charles D’Angelo will tell you. The nationally renowned weight loss and transformation coach wants more than for his clients to simply see the numbers on the scale drop. Those seeking his guidance can expect a self-revolution. “When you have a powerful why, the how is simple,” D’Angelo says. “In coaching, we work to reconnect you with your greatest resource: your resourcefulness.” Positive self-image is the ultimate endgame, turning motivation into capability. Take Marion Hollander, who shed 110 pounds. Her future once seemed bleak, with constant pain due to obesity. Hollander understood the difficulty her family might someday face, having provided for her ailing mother who had passed from colon cancer three years prior. “If my family had to take care of me, there’s no way they could with the weight I was carrying,” she says. Hollander is grateful for D’Angelo’s three-legged approach to weight loss success, changing her relationship with food, exercise and, most importantly, working on her mindset. Down to her goal weight and off all but one medication, Hollander has been celebrating in style. “I feel so good about the things that I am wearing, and I have fun with it!” the Mary Kay consultant says. “I loved myself enough to do what needed to be done.” An athlete all her life, Lori Czeschin expected relief after knee replacement surgery. Her extra weight had other plans. “I felt miserable,” she recalls. One call to D’Angelo, several months and a new routine later, and she’s a new woman. “It’s amazing how quickly your mindset can change,” Czeschin says. “It’s second nature to me now. It’s accountability. I feel so much better.” As a senior at Christian Brothers College High School, Christian Vitale came to D’Angelo seeking to reclaim enthusiasm for life. “My weight caused me to miss out on things,” he says. “I was depressed. I had waited three hours in line for a roller coaster and couldn’t fit. At that point, I was like, okay, I need to do something about this.”

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Lost 110 pounds

WHEN YOU HAVE A POWERFUL WHY, THE HOW IS SIMPLE. IN COACHING, WE WORK TO RECONNECT YOU LORI CZESCHIN

Lost 76 pounds Adapting to a new relationship with food initially proved tough, but he appreciates the payoff, which includes better fitting clothes and increased energy levels. The biggest reward, however, came unexpectedly. “I’ve inspired friends and family members to live healthier,” Vitale says. “There’s nothing better than someone telling you they’re inspired by the progress that you’ve made.” D’Angelo continues to revolutionize people’s way of thinking. “I’ve been there – obese, bullied, lonely and fearful,” he says. “Given my biography, I could have been the king of excuses. If you will tap your courage to take the first step and reach out to meet, it can be the start of an entirely new life.” Charles D’Angelo, 314-495-3228, charlesdangelo.com

WITH YOUR GREATEST RESOURCE: YOUR RESOURCEFULNESS. – Charles D’Angelo

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Innovation Hub Movers & Shakers Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Bold Spoon Creamery

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Student Spotlight

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

SHATTERING GLASS By Sara Cao

n the past 30 years, only two women have been named the Missouri Athletic Director of the Year, and Jennifer Brooks – the current athletic director of Oakland’s Ursuline Academy – is the second. Since 1996, Brooks has been the backbone of the academy’s athletic program: watching and scheduling games, supervising more than 40 coaches and 30 teams, and acclimating staff to the athletic department. “She generously takes on statewide leadership roles through MSHSAA [the Missouri State High School Activities Association], speaks at professional conferences for athletic directors and has even organized a professional growth and support network of female athletic directors nationally,” says Mark Michalski, Ursuline’s principal.

Brooks says she is honored to be a part of the lives of the young women in Ursuline’s athletic program. Through her position, she hopes for “young women to see other women in places of leadership and to model what it is like to be a female leader.” Brooks explains that her recent recognition makes her feel more visible in a male-dominated field. “Initially, I was shocked,” she says of the Missouri Athletic Director of the Year announcement. “I thought there was no way I, as a female, would win this award. Oftentimes in my career, I have felt invisible or felt that I didn’t belong. This changes everything.” Looking toward the future, Brooks hopes that this award will “make the journey for other women – whether they are my student-athletes

or an athletic director from across the country – a little easier because I already shattered some glass for them.” In addition to her robust career, Brooks started an organization called the Global Community of Women in High School Sports to create a space for women in sports to “network, learn and empower each other.” After Brooks started her organization, many women reached out to her in gratitude, and Brooks shared that she has also “had men reach out to me wanting to learn more about how they can better support their female coaches and other female athletic directors.” Michalski shares what he believes to be the key to Brooks’ impact on Ursuline and on the regional high school sports industry at large: “Being an excellent athletic director means being an excellent teacher, and Mrs. Brooks is just that.”

Sara Cao is a rising senior at Ladue’s John Burroughs School.

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A New Way to Work By Brittany Nay | Photo by Maddie K Photography

MPWR STL, a new incubator and collaborative workspace for women-owned businesses, is already helping many of the metro area’s female entrepreneurs take their ventures to the next level. LN recently spoke with creator Betsy Nacrelli, MPWR founder and CEO of handcrafted artisan jewelry brand Collections by Joya, about this innovative springboard for local women-led companies. What inspired MPWR? Despite 2020 being a challenging year, I felt like I finally had the time to find interesting ways to collaborate with other women-owned businesses. I was inspired by how much we could accomplish when we worked together, shared ideas and shared resources. When designing the space, I thought about the things that I needed when I started my business from my living room. The architecture and bones of the space are masculine, so I softened the space by adding feminine lines and textures. We used artwork, wall art and upholstery

to incorporate arches throughout the space to pay a subtle homage to St. Louis. We also have amazing quotes from women in business hung throughout the office to keep our members motivated and inspired. What are your goals for MPWR? My hope is that each of our members will find ways to lean on each other for knowledge and resources, collaborate and create new projects, and work together to take their businesses to the next level. I would love to see women who are just starting out with a great idea for a business to learn and gather advice from members who were once in their shoes. I hope that within one year, many of our part-time and full-time office members will graduate from MPWR into larger office spaces to accommodate their business growth. In addition to the collaborative workspace, we offer our members graphic design consultations, photography and model services, conference room access, “Mentor Mondays” with local industry

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leaders, workshop and tutorial space, networking events and calls with our in-house business and productivity strategists. What results have you seen so far at MPWR? It has been absolutely incredible to see how quickly each of the members has created friendships and started working together. We’ve seen some really amazing business collaborations and ideas that have already started during our first month[s] here. We are so lucky to have found so many amazing women that are equally as passionate about fostering growth and supporting other womenowned businesses.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Sandy Kaplan By Alice Handelman

andy Kaplan took her first hand-building clay class at Craft Alliance in 1989 with nationally exhibited artist and instructor James Ibur – while amid her fundraising career. “My work evolved as I began to create figurative and narrative vessels and sculptures,” she says. “I even transferred the sewing I did years ago to making clothes out of clay with little difficulty.” She calls Buzz Spector, professor emeritus at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, her mentor. In 2012, when Spector selected several of her ceramic sculptures for an exhibit he was curating at the Regional Arts Commission, he stated: “The exuberance of the men and women adorning Kaplan’s vase-like forms can certainly be read as emblematic of the artist’s zest for life, but the good times she depicts circle around the central emptiness of each vessel.” Kaplan explains: “Since that time, Buzz encouraged me to think about developing the interior of my vessels, which has resulted in several creative interiors to enhance the complex narratives of my vessels.” At Craft Alliance’s clay studio, she sculpts figures of well-known artists, authors and musicians, as well as iconic figures, such as actress Audrey Hepburn, globetrotting chef Anthony Bourdain and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She calls her Ernest Hemingway sculpture A Moveable Feast her largest and most challenging installation: “It was a major challenge, but the process was a great learning experience.” Her Eugene O’Neill and the Women in His Life sculpture is part of the permanent collection at the Olin Library at Washington University. A 1961 graduate of University City High School, Kaplan went through a divorce and became a single parent when her two daughters were in grade school. Returning to the workforce, she embarked on a 30-year fundraising career that included stints at Jewish Federation of St. Louis, Jewish Hospital/ Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation, Hope Happens for Neurological Disorders, the Center for the Study of Ethics and Human Values at Washington University, Congregation B’nai Amoona and Dance St. Louis. She retired from fundraising 10 years ago and now focuses more time on her second career of creating ceramic sculptures. Kaplan enjoys riding her bicycle, working out and dancing – especially during the pandemic. “I have always loved to dance and found taking outdoor aerobics and Zumba classes during the pandemic [to be] great exercise, uplifting and fun,” she says. Kaplan, who lives in Richmond Heights, gives back to the community through her volunteerism. She has served as chair of the membership committee of Women and the Kemper at Washington University’s Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. “These memberships support museum initiatives that directly benefit students and bring museum programming to a wide public audience,” Kaplan says. She otherwise has served on the Craft Alliance gala committee for several years. Fond of eating dark chocolate, cappuccino biscotti, and her daughter’s gelato during quarantine, she also spent her time this year creating a timeline of happenings during the COVID-19 era. She says she penned it to capture what should be a yearly Facebook reminder to both her and her friends that “life is precious, and we should not take the things we dearly love for granted.”

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

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FAMILY-OWNED BOLD SPOON CREAMERY HAS DEEP ST. LOUIS ROOTS AND A PASSION FOR CONNECTING CUSTOMERS TO CREATIVE, FLAVOR-PACKED ICE CREAM.

achel Burns was inspired to create Bold Spoon Creamery amid the aftermath of a modest mishap. “I planted mint in our University City backyard,” says Burns, owner and founder of Bold Spoon Creamery. “When you plant it, you should actually put it in a pot because it, like, completely takes over, and I didn’t do that, and so it did completely take over. … We were giving it away, my husband was making mojitos, and it wasn’t making a dent; but it was so beautiful and green and lush.” You might say this mistake was “mint” to be (pun intended), as it ultimately led to Burns making a batch of mint ice cream – and then another and another. “We had one of those [Cuisinart ice cream machines] in our basement, and honestly, for years and years I just walked past it, paid no attention to it, didn’t think about it at all,” Burns says. “And Bold Stone Creamery facility, photo by Rachel Burns then when I had this abundance of mint I was like, ‘Oh, I love mint ice cream – I’ll do that.’ So we started making it, and I literally for the first summer only made mint ice cream. Like it honestly never occurred to me to try to make another flavor.” Once the ice cream became a fan fave among family and friends, Burns began experimenting with different flavors, different ice cream recipes and even cooking methods. “It just became obvious to me that it was more than a hobby because I was thinking about it a lot,” Burns says. “I would be walking around in a store, see an ingredient and wonder how that would be in an ice cream,

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and then I would go home and try.” Flavors now include crowd-pleasers such as Goat Cheese with Fig Jam, Brie with Spiced Honey, Salted Chocolate, and Coffee with Chocolate Freckles, as well as seasonal offerings like Lemon Curd. “Last summer, we had the series of flavors called TGFM, which stands for Tower Grove Farmers’ Market,” Burns says. “We would pair with a different vendor and make a custom flavor around one of their products. It was fun!” The limited series is returning this year as TGFM V.5, with the latest launch featuring mulberry ice cream swirled with balsamic sauce and Yoder Family Farm strawberries. What’s also fun is that Bold Spoon Creamery prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients in all of its ice creams, such as milk and cream from Greenville, Illinois’ Rolling Lawns Farm, goat cheese from Bloomsdale, Missouri’s Baejte Farms and coffee from St. Louis’ Kuva Coffee Roasters. “We just really love to support other local small businesses,” Burns says. “We also like to use very simple, clean ingredients. By design, our ice cream really doesn’t have that many ingredients.” Although Burns broached the subject of making Bold Spoon Creamery a business in 2019, it wasn’t until March 2020 that Bold Spoon Creamery was officially “ready to go.” “That was a crazy time,” Burns says. “My business model initially was to sell to restaurants primarily, so you can imagine that in March of 2020, that was not a viable business plan because they were completely uncertain of their future.” Instead, Burns says she took to the streets with her sweets – literally. “My husband called me ‘a woman and her wagon,’” Burns says with a laugh. “I literally made ice cream, and then we had a cooler with a handle and wheel, so I’d pack it up with some dry ice and just went around my

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neighborhood and gave it away. I just needed to start something, get the name out and have people taste it.” These efforts ultimately led to Bold Spoon Creamery’s first sale on May 2, 2020. Just a little over a year later, Bold Spoon Creamery ice creams can now be found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, six Schnucks stores, all Straub’s locations, The Woman’s Exchange, The Smokehouse Market, The Annex and Garden District STL. “It has just been this crazy evolution,” Burns says. “Its current state now is not what I thought it would be, but that’s true of virtually everything for this year. But it has turned out really spectacular.” Bold Spoon Creamery, 314-406-0765, boldspooncreamery.com

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Restored to Perfection By Maggie Peters | Photos supplied

If you have a passion for classic cars, you’ll love It’s Alive Automotive; your one-stop-shop for classic car restoration and repair. The It’s Alive Team strives to achieve customer satisfaction and loyalty through a combination of invaluable attributes: quality, value convenience, and no surprises. These attributes are achieved through unprecedented investment in centrally located facilities populated with state-of-the-art equipment, the best technicians following proven processes, and a culture of customer awareness and continuous improvement in all that It’s Alive Automotive does. Owner Jeff Homsher has more than 50 years of experience restoring classic cars but still strives to take the shop “one level higher” each and every day. The It’s Alive Team does it all, from simple cosmetic

enhancements and mechanical repairs to complete rotisserie restorations. In addition to the traditional repair and restoration, they install interiors, replace convertible tops, and perform comprehensive rust repair with extensive tooling/expertise for metal fabrication. Conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 70 and St. Charles Rock Road, one mile west of the airport – why go anywhere else? They also buy, sell, and consign classic cars so if you’re looking to sell, or have a lead on a classic that may be for sale, please contact the It’s Alive Team. You’re welcome to come by and see the operation anytime and discuss your project/needs. It’s Alive is very proud of their work and even more proud of their Team. Drop by and see why.

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The Leaders in Expert Auto Body Repair By Maggie Peters | Photos by Car Craft Auto Body

At Car Craft Auto Body, the word “craft” has far deeper significance than one might ascertain at first glance. It is the credo of a company that prides itself on unmatched working knowledge and a passion for its work that is shared by each employee, from the owner down. “Our owner, Jimmy Mason, started working at Car Craft at age 15,” says Vice President Garry Goddard Jr. “He bought the business in 1974. The Car Craft name has been synonymous with quality automotive repairs for over 58 years in the St. Louis region.” Over those years Car Craft has grown from one location with six employees to five locations with 100 employees. Along with Car Craft Auto Body’s impressive growth over the last

four decades, each site offers a team of top-level experts. “We hold more certifications than any [other] auto body company in Missouri,” Goddard explains. These certifications include Acura NSX, Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover, Range Rover, Maserati, Nissan GT-R, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Tesla. Car Craft Auto Body strives to deliver a positive customer experience in a timely manner while keeping quality at the forefront. Stop by any Car Craft location if you have a need for collision repair, or go online to schedule at your convenience. They also accept walk-ins and self-pay repairs, and currently participate in more than 20 Direct Repair Insurance Programs as well as offer rental vehicles on-site and back workmanship with a lifetime guarantee.

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Excellent Care & Personalized Services By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is defined by the highest quality of personalized services, amenities and expert care. The McKnight Place staff work hard on a daily basis to make life more comfortable, convenient and enjoyable for all residents and their loved ones. “We created a space dedicated to the comfort and accessibility of our residents and their guests,” co-owner Charlie Deutsch says. “With beautiful floor plans, exquisite attention to detail and every luxury, people can be proud to say they live at McKnight Place.” For more than 30 years, McKnight Place has helped its residents live fulfilling lives. The professional staff gets to know all residents and their families. Ownership and management are local to the metro area and truly care about all the people and things that matter to each and every resident. “The residents come first in every decision we make,” executive director Laura Ritthamel says. “Our owners and staff are here to assist with every need they have. We pay attention to details and do everything

possible to promote an active, comfortable and fun atmosphere.” The McKnight Place staff works hard to create memorable dining experiences. Highlights include an expansive menu, custom food options, first-class tableside service and quality atmosphere. The community’s residents can choose from a variety of freshly prepared and well-balanced menu options at breakfast, lunch and dinner. McKnight Place is also known for its robust calendar of activities and events. Calendars feature entertainment, guest speakers, religious services and much more. Residents can enjoy movies, comedy hours and music, as well as bingo, trivia nights and other games. McKnight Place is committed to providing supportive services that improve the well-being of everyone in the community. From on-site physical and occupational therapy to a 24/7 nursing staff, residents enjoy independence while benefiting from attentive care.

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Look Great, Feel Better By Maggie Peters | Photo courtesy of Parkcrest Plastic Surgery

Parkcrest Plastic Surgery is a one-stop shop for all things aesthetic, going the extra mile beyond providing clients with the typical feelgood spa experience. With a team of highly trained board-certified plastic surgeons, aestheticians, and registered nurses on staff, Parkcrest is dedicated to providing safe and effective treatments – both surgical and nonsurgical. This all-star team has a reputation for providing excellent results in a comfortable environment. Parkcrest’s team is committed to helping clients transform their appearance safely with a broad field of cosmetic surgery options. Procedures at Parkcrest cover everything from brow, neck, and facelift services, including Botox and fillers, to body-contouring procedures such as liposuction, CoolSculpting and Smartlipo that reshape or

tighten parts of the body. The Aesthetic Center at Parkcrest takes a medical perspective to skin care and offers treatments such as microdermabrasion, skin resurfacing, lasers, and skin tightening, as well as featuring pharmaceutical-grade cosmetics and skin care products, including SkinMedica, ZO Skin Health and more. The Aesthetic Center’s aestheticians work hard to stay up to date with the latest in cosmetic science and technology to ensure that all treatments and products offered are approved and endorsed by experts in the field. Parkcrest Plastic Surgery is ready to help clients safely transform their appearance and improve their quality of life. Schedule a consultation today, and get on the path to looking and feeling your best.

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Built for Living Well By Maggie Peters | Photos by Dana King Design

Designed for living your best life, Dana King Design Build Remodeling goes beyond the usual home redesign and looks toward creating spaces that function for every client’s unique living situation, based on what the client values the most. “We are about living, not just a project or product” says owner/ namesake Dana King. “Homes should work for people.” King and her team bring their passion to every space, alongside their skill and certifications in the WELL Building Standard (described as “a roadmap for creating and certifying spaces that advance human health and well-being”) and Universal Design (design for all lifestyles and needs). Homes with DK are designed for healthy living and use “smart home” technology to provide function and organization for busy families who use their spaces for the wide variety of activities real life demands.

“We look holistically at the experience in the home,” King says. “It’s not just about making things pretty and functional. It goes beyond that to having spaces that work for us and our life experiences.” DK is a one-stop-shop for the entire home remodel process, offering everything from fabrics to cabinetry. The team tackles all aspects of the home, cutting out the hassle of having to manage separate contractors, designers and vendors. “Working this way contains costs and time frames and creates the best outcome,” King adds. Projects with DK range from furnishings to additions, including outdoor living, kitchens, baths, basements and whole-home remodels. Every project focuses on what will add the most value to the client’s living. “We design for what is best for your life,” King confirms. “We strive to be innovative and accessible.”

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High-Tech Cleaning, Timeless Service By Maggie Peters | Photo supplied

Since 1931, Marquard’s Cleaners has built its reputation as the finest dry cleaner in St. Louis on three generations of service to the community. John Marquard began the legacy, and today, his dedication to excellence in his employees remains the backbone of Marquard’s Cleaners’ business philosophy. “We have a real passion to serve other people,” says Steve Rimell, president. “My father used to say, ‘Treat the garment as if it’s yours, but better than if it was yours.’” Rimell’s father, Harvey, was one of Marquard’s original employees and purchased the business in the mid1960s. Steve Rimell and his brother, Ken, have been helping their father since they were “as tall as the spotting board.” In addition to clothing, Marquard’s cleans area rugs, household textiles and draperies. The company also restores heirlooms and cleans and preserves wedding gowns. Marquard’s prides itself on cleaning and restoring everything, from everyday items to delicate antique fabrics. “We return n your fine clothing and household items beautifully

cleaned and pressed, according to your instructions, on time as promised,” Rimell says. Marquard’s provides a personal, individualized experience for each customer, creating relationships with repeat customers and listening to concerns and specific requests regarding fine garments. The close-knit team atmosphere allows for this kind of oldfashioned, customized service, which sets Marquard’s apart. That commitment to the original owner’s standards and personalized service are the only old-fashioned aspects of the business, however. Marquard’s techniques and tools are among the industry’s most current, and the staff learns new techniques and technologies through participation in national associations. Steve Rimell is former president of the Dry Cleaners Exchange, and Ken Rimell’s chemistry degree has served him well in understanding the science of stain removal. “Dry cleaners are everywhere,” Rimell concludes, “but you won’t find better service or quality than at Marquard’s.”

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Extended Care

Providing Excellent Short- and Long-Term Care By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of McKnight Place Extended Care

Whether an individual is recovering from a surgery or illness and in need of short-term rehabilitation or facing a longer period of skilled nursing care, McKnight Place Extended Care provides peace of mind. “We offer exceptional nursing care, as well as a full complement of therapy services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy,” says marketing director Christina Schulte. Specialized therapy for specific conditions, such as lymphedema, is provided by a therapist trained to treat these disorders, and all staff members receive special training in dementia care. “In addition, our wide variety of social events helps residents stay engaged in meaningful activities throughout the day,” Schulte says. “Each resident has different preferences and needs, and our personalized care ensures that each resident’s expectations are met.” The mood is lively, as residents and staff participate in special activities designed for enrichment and enjoyment. Music therapy and art expression are popular choices, and daily exercise programs are

designed to keep residents active. Other activities are simply for fun and help maintain the community spirit. Speakers present intriguing programs that spark ideas and conversation, and small groups enjoy card games, craft projects and cooking demonstrations. The most important thing for residents and their families is quality of care, and there McKnight Place excels. “Our staff is excellent in the care they provide,” Schulte says. “We truly work as a team to make each day exceptional for our residents. One of the reasons we’re able to do this is because of the longevity in key care positions and our management team. Residents and their families benefit from having experienced, well-trained staff here to help them.” “McKnight Place Extended Care, like all of The Gatesworth communities, is locally owned,” Schulte adds. “That makes a difference to our residents, their families and employees. The owners are here, on-site, to address any concerns that may arise. They also care deeply for the community and have chosen to build senior living worthy of their own friends and family – and it shows.”

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Electroph phyysiologg y Experts in Irregular Heartbeats By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Institute

Is your heart beating too slowly, too fast or irregularly? That may be a sign of a heart rhythm disorder commonly known as atrial fibrillation. “If you have symptoms of atrial fibrillation – also known as arrhythmia – such as pounding in your chest, fainting, lightheadedness, chest pain, shortness of breath or temporary inability to breathe, you should see a physician,” says St. Luke’s electrophysiologist Dr. Jonas Cooper. “The team at St. Luke’s offers a wealth of experience and the most advanced techniques to diagnose and treat atrial fibrillation and achieve outstanding patient outcomes, including stroke prevention, heart rhythm and rate control, and symptom reduction.” St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Institute has the added advantage of being the only hospital in the area to be an official alliance member of Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. The collaboration means St. Luke’s patients have access to the highest level of innovative care in the metro area. With same-day cardiology appointments available, if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a heart condition that needs a first diagnosis or a second opinion, trust the heart specialists at St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Institute.

Flooring ng More Than a Century of Excellence – and Counting

Pictured left to right: Konstantinos Kossidas, MD; Jonas Cooper, MD, MPH, FACC; Stephen Pieper, MD, FHRS; J. Mauricio Sanchez, MD, FHRS

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By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Missouri Floor Company

Missouri Floor Company has been serving the St. Louis area as a family-owned and -operated business for more than 100 years. Started in 1910, Missouri Floor has adapted over the years to stay on top of current trends and thrive in the flooring industry. The company is an expert in all things hardwood in the residential market, whether a project is new, the project requires job-site finishing, or an existing floor needs sanding and finishing. Not only that, Missouri Floor also handles commercial work in the form of performing-art surfaces and athletic floors – both wood and synthetic – for schools, community centers and more. Missouri Floor recognizes that adapting is necessary to thrive as a business and has made it a priority to keep active in local and national industry organizations to stay up to date on new products, equipment, means and methods. The company recognizes that, although it has 100plus years of experience in the industry, there is always something new to learn. Missouri Floor appreciates the support Ladue News readers have provided in the past and hopes to continue providing quality wood floors for homes in the future!

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2438 Northline Industrial Drive 314.432.2260 mofloor.com

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Fitness

Twenty Minutes, Real Results By Maggie Peters | Photos by Gina Grafos

20 Minutes to Fitness is a 20-minute, once-a-week workout you perform on MedX equipment with a personal coach at your side. Safe and effective, this strength-building regimen can be fine-tuned for any age and fitness level. Your initial consultation and first session are free. Read these three women’s stories, and learn how it changed their lives. “After a gunshot wound took two-thirds of my lung function six years ago, I tired easily,” says Sheila Hunt, 41 (above left). “My workout attempts produced no results. Then I tried 20 Minutes to Fitness. It was hard, but so rewarding. Within two months, my stamina improved [and] my muscle mass increased 26 percent. My doctor was blown away by my results. I had given up hope of ever getting stronger. 20 Minutes to Fitness is amazing. It is such a blessing to our family.” Sandy Bell, 61 (lower right), says: “When I was younger, I remember

meeting my sister at Elaine Powers for circuit training. Fitness wasn’t as much our concern as where we’d have breakfast afterwards. Later, I met a fit and lively older woman and asked for her secret. She sent me to 20 Minutes to Fitness. I tried it and absolutely loved it. That was 15 years ago. Today, with four children and nine grandchildren, I am constantly on the go. I feel and see the benefits every day.” “I’ve trained at 20 Minutes to Fitness since 2005,” Karen Goodman, 75 (top right), explains. “A friend recommended I try it after my husband passed away. I’d let myself go and was ready to get back in shape. I worked near their Clayton studio, and a 20-minute workout that doesn’t make you sweat sounded good. Soon I was hooked. Now I’m retired – and I still train at 20 Minutes to Fitness each week. I want the best quality of life possible, and this gives it to me. That’s why I’ve stuck with it.”

Clayton 314.863.7836 | Chesterfield 636.536.1504 | 20MinutesToFitness.com A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | JUNE 25, 2021

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Home Impprovement

The Know-How for a Perfect Redesign By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Kohler Signature Store by Crescent Supply

Local and family-owned, Crescent Plumbing Supply has been serving the St. Louis community since 1905. This year it’s celebrating the 5-year anniversary of the KOHLER Signature Store, opened by Crescent Plumbing Supply in May 2016, offering the best in bathroom redesigns. KOHLER Signature Store’s bathroom design services consist of three in-store consultations where the team works with clients on everything from concept to dimensions. Customers using this service walk away with samples of their finishes, 2D and 3D design layouts and an itemized quote for materials. The team receives constant training on new and classic products, as well as current design trends to keep up to date, while keeping a focus on the brands that fall under the KOHLER umbrella, including Kallista,

Ann Sacks and Robern. “In this way, we are able to be the experts on all aspects of the products we sell,” explains store manager Katie Hughett “No matter who you come in and talk to, you are guaranteed to walk away having a unique experience catered to fit your project and lifestyle.” The year 2020 saw challenges to much of the home improvement industry, with supply chain delays and increased cost. However, KOHLER Signature Store by Crescent Plumbing Supply knows these challenges are temporary. “We look forward to the day when everything gets back to a bit of normalcy,” Hughett says. “As a small company, teamwork is key to keeping spirits up and negativity down,” she adds. “We have an amazing team in place that really enjoys coming into the showroom every day and working together.”

9929 Clayton Road | 314.727.4407 | kssinfo@crescentsupply.com 38

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Exceptional Living for Active Seniors By Maggie Peters | Photos by The Gatesworth

Life at The Gatesworth has been purposefully and thoughtfully designed to suit the older adults in our community who want to continue to live well and be active. Executive Director Carrie Montrey says, “Since the community’s opening in 1988, our goal has been to create a warm, comfortable, welcoming and vibrant environment for our residents – and that’s exactly what we’ve achieved over the years.” The Gatesworth features world-class amenities, including a modern, fully equipped fitness center complete with a heated, indoor saltwater pool, as well as certified, on-site trainers. The community also offers a full-service spa, a 100-seat theater, a computer center, a library, a bank, a greenhouse and more. The lush grounds offer outdoor spaces punctuated by a reflection pond – home to the community’s family of ducks – and a putting green, two dining areas and a pavilion. Meals are prepared by Brian Hardy, an award-winning chef, and his team.

The Gatesworth has been named one of the top 10 places to retire in America by Forbes, and Ladue News readers have voted it St. Louis’ best retirement community for numerous years. Its success is grounded in two core values for residents: choice and opportunity. The Gatesworth also keeps strong ties to the surrounding community. It remains a locally owned business, and the three original owners either work on-site or are available by phone or email to residents, staff and management. “We work to maintain that reputation every day and keep raising the bar by which we measure ourselves because it’s the right thing to do for those who call The Gatesworth home,” Montrey says. “We encourage and support a vibrant, active lifestyle. Instead of worrying about maintaining a home, our residents take art classes, garden or improve their golf game, or they take time to discover new passions. They are living their best lives.”

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Interior Desiggn - Residential

Traditional Kitchen photo by Megan Lorenz

The Savvy Design Group photo by Joan Fisher

Modern Entryway photo by Aligned Media

A Team Approach to Bespoke Designs By Maggie Peters

Founded in the fall of 2009, Savvy Design Group began as a residential firm in Ladue, but subsequently expanded into boutique commercial work in 2016. “We specialize in high-end design services focused on functional, thoughtful spaces with chic details,” explains owner Diane Mantovani. “Whether it’s a new construction, a remodel or reinventing an existing space, we have the skill, education and experience to tackle the project.” All designers and staff at Savvy Design Group have continual education in the design field and take a collaborative approach to design, to ensure each project is a simple and enjoyable process. Two design professionals follow each project from concept to completion, and through having a design team, the management, communication and attention to detail are unparalleled. A unique partnership is formed

among the client, the designer and the project manager to achieve bespoke designs. As a project is being planned, Mantovani explains that a strong sense of partnership is key to coordinate and implement all design elements, selections and decisions. Internally, the team members at Savvy Design Group have regular meetings to review projects and offer both creative and practical ideas. Through supporting one another and taking a team approach, the team achieves results in the form of the most beautiful and unique spaces for each client. “We have a small but very efficient team,” Mantovani confirms. “We are very collaborative, which means we basically check our egos at the door. We meet regularly to discuss challenges and design inspiration. We learn our best lessons from each other.”

9810 Clayton Road | 314.432.7289 | savvyladue.com 40

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Jewelryy

An Unmatched Experience By Maggie Peters | Photos by The Diamond Bar

The Diamond Bar may have just celebrated its second anniversary, but its legacy carries more than 16 years in experience thanks to owner and expert jeweler Chris Phillips. The Diamond Bar specializes in design, jewelry repair, diamonds, gemstones, watches and so much more. “The Diamond Bar also specializes in custom jewelry, which allows our clients to have truly unique pieces,” Phillips says. “While we always try to stay up to date with current trends, we create our own one of kind pieces to be ahead of it, too.” The Diamond Bar’s top priorities are educating clients and putting them first. “We believe the jewelry industry has a deficiency in education,” Phillips notes. Being in the business of customer service, the store has built its reputation on amazing clients, who appreciate the time The Diamond Bar takes to educate them in a comfortable space – alongside the store’s

competitive pricing and top quality. Clients at The Diamond Bar can always enjoy a warm, welcoming shopping experience – while enjoying your favorite beverage – in what Phillips describes as a family environment. “When you visit our store, you will always see myself and my designer, Jess,” he says. “We feel seeing a familiar face who knows your name is a great way to start any relationship.” The pair also work closely on many designs and Phillips jokes that they often feel they can read each other’s mind. This cohesive work environment allows each client to feel appreciated and important. If you are seeking a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry or turning an old piece into something new, look to The Diamond Bar to exceed your expectations!

13360 Clayton Road, Suite 103 | 314.548.5100 | thediamondbarstl.com A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | JUNE 25, 2021

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Kitchen & Bath Desiggn

Designing the Extraordinary By Maggie Peters | Photos supplied

Every space deserves to feel personal, with your personality speaking through all the details. Since its founding in 2006, Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath has been dedicated to designing for people rather than for awards. The Karr Bick mission is to create customer-inspired spaces that no one wants to leave. Its team, showroom, product selection, process and resources all work toward that end. “Our focus is to create an experience for our clients,” explains founder Jenny Rausch. “Everything from planning all the way through installation, we work hard to make them feel a ‘Nothing Ordinary’ experience. People come and ask us for that. That’s what they want.” In 2019, Karr Bick merged with City Lights Design + Build. This epic merger saw two St. Louis historic design and construction titans that have worked together for two decades become one powerhouse company.

This means the Nothing Ordinary experience now extends to new construction, full-house renovations, room additions, kitchens, baths and “wherever” spaces. Customers get an easy, seamless process with the best collaboration possible. In 2020, Karr Bick welcomed Ashley Willman Obradovits to head the company’s new interior design department, which aims to bring the Karr Bick standard of quality and detail to the entire home. Obradovits, daughter of the late accomplished local designer, Sonja Willman (Summer House), carries on her mother’s legacy with her own touch: “I like to take an outside-the-box approach with my clients, mixing old and new to create a space that is truly unique and tells a personal story.” If you need a new space, book a free consultation with a Karr Bick designer, or download the Plan Now resource to help you get started.

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16825 N. Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield | 314.914.2840 | chesterfieldvalleynursery.com 42

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Stunning Landscapes Made Simple By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Chesterfield Valley Nursery

For more than 30 years, Chesterfield Valley Nursery has been creating amazing designs and bringing them to life for the St. Louis and St. Charles communities. The full-service company provides everything you need to create and maintain a beautiful landscape. Transform your outdoor living experience, from elevating your curb appeal to initiating a full-blown outdoor renovation. The design/build team can help with a variety of services, such as paver patios, outdoor kitchens, ponds, irrigation, and outdoor lighting, and its maintenance team is here to make sure your landscape looks great year-round. Customizable property maintenance packages include regular cleanup visits, annual color planter arrangements and tree, lawn and shrub care programs. The on-site garden center is dedicated to providing you with the perfect plants for your landscape or garden. Find an array of pottery selections for both outdoor and indoor use in the retail center, as well as houseplants to bring the calming sense of the outdoors into your home.

Chesterfield Valley Nursery networks with other industry colleagues to discuss common occurrences in the field. Its marketing team continuously researches current trends within landscaping and retail garden center operations. Through developing relationships with its growers, the team learns from them on each tour of their nurseries. By going on buying trips to Oregon, Tennessee, Washington and a few other locations, Chesterfield Valley Nursery locates unique plant material, which makes its landscapes and garden center stand out, including having one of the area’s largest inventories of unique and specimen plant material. Find inspiration and direction by walking through the expansive display garden, showing off how plants can be laid out and how different colors and textures can work together to create amazing landscapes. Whatever you’re looking for in your garden or landscape, Chesterfield Valley Nursery has you covered!

16825 N. Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield | 636.532.9307 | chesterfieldvalleynursery.com A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | JUNE 25, 2021

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Lawn & Garden

Striving for Excellence By Maggie Peters | Photos by Rite-A-Way Lawn Care, LLC

Rite-A-Way Lawn Care, LLC has been in business since 1993, when Brad Stricker, the owner, started the company and has stuck to Stricker’s main goal of being the area’s best landscape company with quality service and only the best materials ever since. Rite-A-Way is committed to doing the job right the first time and exceeding customers’ expectations. Rite-A-Way offers a full landscape service with highly trained and knowledgeable office staff and employees. If you are looking for ideas on how Rite-A-Way can improve your landscape, then its team is the right call! A professional landscape manager will meet with you and help you with your project from start to finish. The customer always comes first, and Rite-A-Way is aware that building

close, long-lasting relationships is key in this and any other industry. The lawn service strives for excellence and has been satisfying its customers for decades, ensuring that customers won’t be beginning a project with a company that won’t be around a few years down the road. Rite-A-Way has also made sure to adapt to changes in the industry over the years and keeps its employees up to date on the latest machinery and products being marketed. Employees have been here for many years, providing all customers with a uniform, highly trained and skilled workforce whose members work hard and love what they do for a career. Give RiteA-Way Lawn Care, LLC a call today, and meet with a landscape manager to see what he or she can do for you.

P.O. Box 373, Cottleville | 636.329.8550 | riteawaylawncare.com 44

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Law A Family of Support

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By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Hais, Hais & Goldberger

It has been a trying year for the community, but the legal team at Hais, Hais & Goldberger has continued to serve clients old and new in the area of divorce litigation involving property distribution and child custody. “We have been able to communicate via Zoom and telephone and currently have been able to meet in person again,” says founder Susan Hais. “Interestingly, the surge with using electronic communication has seemed to make us and our clients more accessible and more efficient and has cut down on our clients’ time and cost. We have been able to efficiently navigate in this new world of ours.” The St. Louis County courts are opening soon and Hais, Hais & Goldberger are ready to dust off their suits and get back to court! However, the team has also successfully done trials through the virtual conferencing tool Webex. “We have adapted and accommodated and actually, we think, improved our service to our clients and learned a lot of how to make even better contact with our clients,” Hais adds. “The additional media use has made us even more accessible to our clients and more creative in our approach to practicing law.” In this changing world, Hais, Hais & Goldberger will continue to make sure that one thing will never change: that “justice remains a right – not a privilege.”

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222 S. Central Ave. HAIS, HAIS & 314-326-4885 GOLDBERGER hhg-law.com

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By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Trophy Properties and Auction

Trophy Properties and Auction are the St. Louis rural property experts you can trust. Company owners Phil Brown and Jason Cleveland understand the draw of the outdoors and the pride that comes from owning and working the land. They have built an experienced team of land specialists who will guide you through the intricacies of buying and selling recreational properties, ranches, hunting land, investment farms and lifestyle real estate. The service doesn’t end with the purchase; Trophy Properties and Auction can help their clients realize the full potential of a purchased rural property, whether it be adding a lake, developing hunting property for trophy bucks or waterfowl, or implementing a timber management plan. The team at Trophy Properties and Auction includes whitetail and waterfowl land management experts, a PhD in forestry, fish and lake management experts, and more. For those looking to sell, Trophy Properties and Auction offers local expertise with national marketing exposure that gets results. They have also been successfully conducting internet auctions since 2011 and are the iAuction leader in the Midwest. When looking for a rural property that fits your lifestyle and real estate portfolio, work with a team you can trust at Trophy Properties and Auction.

15480 Clayton Road, Suite 101 855.573.5263 trophypa.com A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | JUNE 25, 2021

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Memoryy Care

Leading The Way in Memory Care By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Parc Provence

For many with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive diseases, one common and significant change is the move from home care to a residential care community. You can reduce this anxiety by offering your loved one a sense of familiarity and continuity. “At Parc Provence, a licensed skilled-nursing community, we specialize in caring for people with dementia,” says administrator Kathy Aragon. “That specialization includes providing all residents with support and medical care at each stage of the disease.” With more than 30 years of nursing experience, Aragon’s career has focused on long-term care. She understands that dementia is challenging for those with the illness and for their loved ones, who must come to terms with the disease. “Families of seniors in need of memory care are looking for education, support and compassionate care,” Aragon says. “Many of our families have chosen Parc Provence because they want a residential community that offers memory care and medical expertise at all stages.”

Parc Provence offers extensive programs, one-on-one services and amenities tailored to each resident’s cognitive and social abilities, enabling them to function at their highest potential. “We conduct regular assessments of each resident’s abilities and needs to allow for individual change,” Aragon adds. The expert staff has completed extensive training in all aspects of dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Medical director Dr. David B. Carr and associate medical director Dr. Lenise Cummings-Vaughn are leading specialists in Alzheimer’s disease and geriatric medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. They ensure all residents receive the best care available. A move to a residential community like Parc Provence – one that offers personalized treatment plans and a continuum of care – may eliminate the need for another relocation in the future. Aragon concludes: “We work with new residents and their families before the move and can offer advice and support that will help make the transition easier. Our residents’ comfort and care are our top priority.”

605 Coeur De Ville Drive | 314.542.2500 | parcprovence.com 46

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Mortggagge

Innovative Technology, Expert Service By Maggie Peters | Photo supplied

The investment in a home is parallel to no other financial transaction, which is why Gershman Mortgage never settles for anything less than excellence. They work to provide the best homebuying experience possible, through consistent communication and unmatched customer service. Founded in St. Louis by Solon Gershman in 1955, the company since then has grown to be one of the most respected independently owned and operated mortgage companies nationwide. “In 2020, our performance shattered all previous company records and performance metrics,” says Gershman president Adam Mason. “We excelled at teamwork, our borrower satisfaction increased, our employee support increased, while keeping our mission customer-centric.” Offering residential, multifamily apartment and health care facility financing, as well as home-loan refinance mortgages and more, Gershman has invested in innovative technology to keep up to date

with the ever-changing, fast-paced environment. In addition, Gershman Mortgage has responded during the coronavirus pandemic to make the loan process safer and easier for its borrowers by implementing hybrid loan closings. “We stay relevant in the mortgage business by hiring innovative, driven and dedicated employees, and giving them the ongoing training and support necessary to succeed,” Mason says. “A big part of our job is to simplify the mortgage process to help our customers understand the ins and outs, and we’re able to do that because we truly care about our customers and delivering the best customer experience.” Gershman Mortgage has a customer-centric mission. “Every employee throughout every department’s top priority is customer service, and we take that very seriously,” Mason confirms. “It is this shared goal as well as the mutual respect and admiration we have for each other that has earned us a spot in St. Louis Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2020 and 2021!”.

GERSHMAN MORTGAGE 16253 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 400 | 314.889.0600 | gershman.com - NMLS# 138063 A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | JUNE 25, 2021

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Pediatric Dentistryy

Accessible in Practice and Design By Maggie Peters | Photos by Dentistry for Children

Opened in 1971, Dentistry for Children has been promoting health and wellness to both patients and employees for 50-plus years. The local, privately owned practice provides a stress-free dental experience in its new, renovated office. Dentistry for Children offers state-of-the-art and sustainable equipment and spaces, earning it a Green Business Program Certification from Creve Coeur. All dentists are board-certified in pediatric dentistry and are on call 24/7. Parents are also able to remain with kids throughout the entire appointment. It otherwise offers in-office sedation with an anesthesiologist and laser frenectomy for infants with feeding difficulties and children diagnosed with speech disorders. At the evidence-based practice, employees are up to date with the most recent research and support local students on various projects, from working with Washington University medical students looking at

transmission of germs during donning and doffing PPE to Maryville University occupational therapy students researching how to improve the office’s workstations to maintain good ergonomics. All of the details for the new office were meticulously planned to create an inclusive environment and also supported local businesses to build and stock the 7,000-square-foot space. The collaboration involved an occupational therapist and universal design consultant from Blue Day 2 Designs, Steffel & Sons contracting, Architextures and several other crews, with equipment from businesses including NewSpace home organization, DKI, Reclaim Renew, Designery and more, all made in the USA. Through thoughtful design and top-of-the-line equipment, Dentistry for Children wants staff, patients and families to feel welcomed and know that they are receiving the best care in a beautiful and accessible space.

425 N. New Ballas Road, Suite 104 | 314.567.1122 | dentistryforchildrenstl.com 48

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Pediatric Medicine

Comprehensive and Compassionate Care By Maggie Peters | Photos by St. Luke’s Medical Group

Ladue Internal Medicine and Pediatrics offers comprehensive family medical care for your entire family, offering personalized care for all patients. Dr. Delene Musielak, MD, FACP, FAAP, ABOM, encompasses health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and the management of both common and complex health care needs. Musielak is triple board-certified in internal medicine, pediatrics and obesity medicine. She also serves as one of the Associate Program Directors for the St. Luke’s Internal Medicine Residency program. Her philosophy centers on active listening and educating her patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans. Musielak is also a supermom of triplets, an author, an entrepreneur and the star of her own podcast, The Dr. Mom Show. “Specializing in internal medicine, pediatrics and obesity medicine allows my practice to provide comprehensive, patient-focused care, from infant to grandparent,” Musielak says. “These services are

convenient for the whole family, and understanding the family and genetic history is important in the diagnosis and treatment plan.” Musielak was recently named the 2021 Mrs. Missouri Woman of Achievement, and her platform is focused on the effect COVID-19 has had on mental health and obesity of both adults and kids. She is passionate about preventive medicine and is eager to incorporate her new knowledge into her practice. Patient compliance can be challenging at times; Musielak partners with her patients to provide the education necessary for them to establish their health care goals and needs. “Our care is focused on the treatment of the whole patient – mind, body and spirit,” she adds. Musielak is having an open house from 9 to 11 a.m. on July 9. Visit the office and meet Musielak and her team; also, enjoy light refreshments and giveaways, and sign up for a chance-to-win drawing!

8857 Ladue Road, Suite B | 314.682.3626 | stlukes-stl.com/medical group A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | JUNE 25, 2021

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Real Estate

Exceptional Service With Proven Results By Maggie Peters | Photos by Laura McCarthy Real Estate

For more than 70 years, Laura McCarthy Real Estate has served the metro area luxury real estate market, providing local expertise throughout the central corridor. With a large group of newer agents and a great group of experienced agents, clients are provided an invaluable resource with access to a network that is second to none. Laura McCarthy keeps all agents abreast of the latest market trends, using analytics and anticipating economic developments and sharing all information as it unfolds. Aware that a good agent makes all the difference in future success, Laura McCarthy emphasizes integrity in all it does. The agency trains and coaches all new agents, providing a deep and hands-on series of classes to ensure that agents can hit the ground running, no matter how unpredictable the market. With steady leadership, Laura McCarthy has responded with agility to any rapid changes or challenges thrown its way. The

dynamic, motivated culture and careful application of standard practices allowed for exceptional years in 2020 and 2021 for Laura McCarthy, working harder and smarter when the going gets tough! Sellers with Laura McCarthy will have the unmatched benefit of a broad digital and e-marketing footprint, alongside both strong social and print media presences. You’ll also never have to wait for a needle-in-the-haystack listing you may not be able to find on your own. Laura McCarthy’s attention to detail, superior service and personal expertise will provide you with a stress-free real estate experience from start to finish. Real estate is all about relationships, and whether you’re a first time buyer or moving up in the metro area, look to Laura McCarthy to provide exceptional personal service in the present – and in the future.

29 The Boulevard | 314-725-5100 | lauramccarthy.com 50

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Tree Service

Best & Nothing Less By Maggie Peters | Photos by Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC

At Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC, promising to be the best demands more than words. It requires consistent action to deliver first-rate products and service – and clients would agree that this comprehensive lawn service company delivers. In operation since 1974, Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC was established on family principles with the aim of becoming the No. 1 tree company in the greater St. Louis area and beyond. Brad Stricker, the secondgeneration owner of the business, has taken on his father’s values and trustworthiness to continue producing the highest quality of work, ensuring each and every customer is satisfied with their service. The complete tree maintenance company can manage any sized job, from tree and stump removals to trimming and pruning with manual climbers, and can also provide bucket truck and crane truck services. As Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC stands by the Stricker legacy, it

continually strives to impress its clients. One way in which it succeeds is in training employees to have highly valuable skills that they present in a nice, professional manner while always prioritizing safety first. The fully insured Missouri certified arborists also excel at dead wooding and thinning, and storm clean-up. Educated in the latest technology, employees integrate new and better safety techniques while aiming to perform the best quality work for their customers at all times. Today, Stricker applies his passion and knowledge for the tree care industry – something he learned from his father – to make his family’s company more than just a familiar name. The way a pristine landscape can offer peace of mind and inspire all who see it, so does Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC in its top-of-class performance on each and every project. Accept nothing less than the best to take care of your next tree service need.

P.O. Box 373, Cottleville | 314.427.7325 | riteawaytreeservice.com A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | JUNE 25, 2021

Vascular Vascular Care Connections

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By Maggie Peters | Photo courtesy of St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Institute

Just as bones connect to one another, the same can be said for the human heart and the body’s intricate system of arteries and veins, known as the vascular system. “Most Americans are familiar with heart disease and the consequences of blockages in the vessels that carry blood to the heart,” says St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Institute surgeon Dr. Brian Peterson. “Fewer people realize that blockages and problems can occur in other arteries throughout the body to disastrous effect.” Types of artery disease include carotid artery disease (buildup of plaque in the arteries of the neck), aneurysms (a bulge in a weakened part of an artery) and peripheral artery disease (a narrowing of blood vessels). Since the vascular system connects to the heart, vascular disease also creates an increased risk for heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Early detection and proactive management of vascular disease are key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Ultrasound screenings are recommended for patients over age 50 and those with preexisting cardiovascular disease risk factors. “We offer minimally invasive and surgical treatment options if a problem is detected,” Peterson says. “We also treat the full spectrum of venous disorders, including varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.”

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Pictured: St. Luke’s Vascular Surgeon Brian Peterson, MD, FACS, FSVS

314.205.6801 | stlukes-stl.com/hearthealth

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By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Nutriformance

Dale and Ellie Huff, owners of NutriFormance, LLC, and a staff of 65 cater to youths and adults in the world of well-being, fitness, nutrition, massage and general sports development. Its programs cover everything from high energy corrective exercise for clients’ function to reconditioning from an orthopedic issue or illness. Enjoy flexibility with options for both group fitness classes and personal training in the gym or in-home, featuring individualized programs that are fun and results-focused. The staff includes physical therapists, licensed massage therapists, Pilates instructors advanced personal trainers, and licensed, registered dieticians, all with the freedom to use their knowledge and creativity to keep NutriFormance, LLC at the forefront of the fitness industry. Staff form strong relationships with each client, working with them to reach their fitness goals. Locally owned and operated since 1997, NutriFormance, LLC is a center for fitness, therapy and training for all ages in the St. Louis community. It also offers more specialized services, including physical therapy, specialty classes, dry needling, body composition testing, running analysis and medical personal training.

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Wealth Manage gement

Front row from left to right: Adam Bichsel Financial Advisor, Robert Millner Financial Advisor, John W. Moore Senior Vice President Financial Advisor Back row from left to right: Michael Keegan Financial Advisor, D. Christopher Gay Financial Advisor, Roger A. Provow Financial Advisor

Client-Centric Support

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

Founded in 2017 as a joint venture of three smaller practices composed of Adam Bichsel, Robert Millner and John Moore, the Arbor Group at Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing clients with unwavering support, much like the structure for which it takes its name. Today the group has six long-tenured financial advisors including three CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals (Moore, Bichsel and Michael Keegan) working to help protect, grow and strengthen clients’ wealth. “By merging three strong practices, we’re able to create a lot of synergy and really deepen our client service model,” explains Bichsel, who serves as the senior vice president of The Arbor Group. Bichsel adds that the team spans multiple generations and can therefore come at questions of financial planning and wealth management from different angles. Members of The Arbor Group have received industry recognition over the years, including Bichsel featuring in Forbes magazine’s 2019 list of

“Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” and Millner named to Barron’s magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors.” Moore was also named to Forbes’ 2018 list of “America’s Best in State Wealth Advisors.” The Arbor Group provides financial planning, wealth management, asset management, retirement planning and more, and the team values nurturing long-term relationships with clients by working with multiple generations within the families of clients they serve. It’s because of this dedication that The Arbor Group has a policy of assigning two advisors to each client. The concierge-style service is tailored to the needs of each individual client, while working to be a “one-stop” shop for wealth management. The team keeps a deliberately managed number of clients to ensure those they serve are getting full attention. “It’s rewarding to help people with complex situations and resolve them,” Bichsel concludes. “We try to bring a lot of professionalism to our processes and our approach.”

The Arbor Group at Morgan Stanley has engaged Ladue News to feature this content. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management or its affiliates. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Morgan Stanley and its financial advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.The Barron’s and Forbes rankings are based on quantitative and qualitative criteria. They are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors pay a fee to Barron’s or Forbes in exchange for the ranking. For more information on the ranking methodology and criteria visit http://www.morganstanley.com/disclosures/awards-disclosure.html Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 3608558 06/21

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Weigght Loss

Weight Loss That Works for You By Maggie Peters | Photos by Canon Shots Photography

The Washington University Nonsurgical Endoscopic Weight Loss Program takes a personalized approach to weight loss. By evaluating your medical history, eating patterns and lifestyle behavior, its board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologists deliver exceptional patientcentered care. Clients are supported every step of the way during the 12-month program, including medical follow-up care, lifestyle behavior coaching and dietary guidance. Physical therapy evaluations would be recommended for patients with barriers to movement. Endoscopic weight loss procedures include endoscopic gastric outlet repair, which helps stop the regain of weight after gastric bypass. Another FDA-approved therapy offered is endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. These safe and effective procedures have been performed more than 100 times by Vladimir Kushnir, MD.

Benefits of endoscopic weight loss procedures include lower risk than weight loss surgery, shorter recovery times and wider limit, making treatment available to a wider range of patients. Candidates are anyone over 22 who is at least 30 pounds overweight with no weight loss success through diet and exercise. In collaboration with BJC HealthCare, the bariatric endoscopy team will evaluate your readiness for change and guide you in making your own behavioral and lifestyle changes. The team provides in-person and telehealth aftercare, behavioral coaching and dietary guidance from team members, including dietitians who are also certified diabetes educators. As you learn to use the resources offered before and after your procedure, this experienced team is available to you on every step of your weight loss journey.

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Wellness

Concierge Women’s Health Service in a Supportive Space By Maggie Peters | Photos by Evora Women’s Health

Evora Women’s Health was founded in 2020 by Dr. Becky Lynn when she felt that traditional medicine did not offer the time necessary or the ability to cover preventive health care while also addressing symptoms or problems in one visit. Because insurance companies prevent physicians from doing wellness visits and “problem” visits on the same day, patients are left with a brief or rushed visit, unable to address all aspects of health. “By being a concierge practice, Evora Women’s Health brings holistic health care solutions together in one collaborative, supportive space so that we can treat the whole you, not just your condition, with as much time as you need during your visit,” Lynn explains. Lynn is a board-certified gynecologist, specializing in menopause, sexual health and weight loss and offering preventive care and routine gynecological care for all ages. She is nationally and internationally known in the menopause and sexual health (such as low libido or painful sex) space and strives to stay current in her specialties by being involved

with national societies and organizations. “We offer a variety of procedures,” Lynn says. “Vaginal rejuvenation for vaginal dryness or painful sex, Emsella – a breakthrough technology to treat incontinence – and Breezing Pro, the gold standard in measuring your metabolic rate.” Evora Women’s Health also offers mental health therapy, life coaching, physical therapy, dietary counseling, personal training and massage therapy. Lynn and her team get to know everyone on a personal level, and you are provided with personal contact information so you can reach them around the clock. “The team at Evora all have the same mission – empowering women to lead healthy lives,” Lynn concludes. “Each of us does our part to help women succeed, reach their goals and be healthy. We provide integrated, holistic care. Our team rocks!

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Window and Door

The Highest Quality Products and Service By Maggie Peters | Photos by Pella Windows and Doors

For more than 60 years, Pella Windows and Doors has served as the premium window and door company for the St. Louis metro area. Locally owned and operated, Pella has been an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau since 1974. The company is also a proud member of the Home Builders Association, and are a trusted window and door provider by homeowners and contractors throughout Missouri and Illinois. Pella specializes in the sales and installation of industry-leading products, such as vinyl, wood or fiberglass windows and doors, and maintains the highest commitment to style and quality. The company is ready to meet any need or budget. Pella’s expert installers are experienced and well-trained to provide the best service possible. Products are delivered on-schedule and professionally installed, with no clean-up required. For added comfort, all Pella products come with a warranty and Pella’s guarantee to leave you

completely satisfied. Families in the St. Louis metro trust Pella Windows and Doors for lowmaintenance, energy-efficient products that stand the test of time and weather. Its dedication to protecting the environment had earned Pella the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award in 2014. Pella’s website offers customers a comprehensive list of available styles and materials with all the information needed to start on a new project. Its blog of past projects also provides inspiration for homeowners and professionals alike. Pella has been headquartered in Maryland Heights for 25 years, and on Saturday, June 26, they will be hosting an open house in their state-of-theart Chesterfield Valley showroom, complete with giveaways and fun for the whole family. Visit the open house, or call or go online to schedule an appointment and consultation!

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Travel

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By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Brentwood Travel

Brentwood Travel has been a part of the St. Louis travel industry since opening their doors in 1957. The agency handles leisure, custom, corporate, group and incentive travel, and can arrange the highest-quality travel services possible. The travel experience is looking different since the pandemic, so having a knowledgeable expert by your side to navigate the constantly changing regulations and restrictions all over the world is essential to make your dream trip a reality. Brentwood Travel’s experienced travel consultants will be available to assist you for all your travel needs.

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By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Travel Leaders

The world is reopening, and now is the time to plan your next adventure! Kate Tucker with Travel Leaders is ready to guide you through creating the ideal vacation, curated to your individual wants and needs.Tucker, a certified luxury and wellness travel specialist with Travel Leaders, provides you with professional expertise, up-to-date knowledge on safety and protocols, destination requirements and time savings for all of your travel needs.“I feel positive and excited to help clients plan family reunions, destination weddings, honeymoons, wellness retreats and beyond,” Tucker says. “I am here to help when you are ready to get back out and explore this beautiful world!”

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ocal artist and social entrepreneur Jenny Murphy’s all-natural line called Not Makeup is gaining traction with a loyal client base. The small-batch cheek and lip tints, glosses, balms and scents are giving consumers the power to treat their skin and selves in a sustainable fashion. “It’s in the name,” Murphy says. “It’s ‘not makeup.’ It shifts the idea that makeup is permanent and alters your face. It’s a different way to use it, a different mindset of how to take care of and adorn your skin.” Murphy began the product line during the COVID-19 pandemic, though she had been making and using her own beauty products for years. The founder and former executive director of Perennial, a local nonprofit that teaches people how to live sustainable and self-sufficient lives, also works as an artist and a teacher. Launching Not Makeup allowed her to combine her passions as a maker and advocate for the environment by creating zero-waste products. “All of the products I use are natural waxes that moisturize and improve the quality of your skin,” Murphy describes. “I add color from plants. I use all compostable packaging. Even the tubes [the products] come in are paper-based.” She also sources materials from a limited number of suppliers that pride themselves on using organic, ethically and sustainably harvested ingredients. “That is something magical to me about the brand,” Murphy says. “When you buy stuff, it’s [often] always stuff in your life. When you use this balm or gloss, it disappears, like it never existed. To think of this product as going away as you’re using it – that it has no impact in that way – is cool.” The artist and producer prefers keeping her new business hyperlocal, in an effort to not become motivated from a capitalistic perspective to grow larger. “I like the idea of having deeper connections with the work that I do and the people who have my products,” she says.

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Not Makeup draws inspiration not only from the world around it but also from its customers, who often share on social media the common and unique ways of using the beauty products. Murphy was impressed when a customer applied the all-purpose balm, with healing properties from a medicinal flower, to her eyebrows after microblading. “It’s exciting to see where others take the products,” Murphy shares. “[As] the producer, I’m looking at the ingredients and the chain of where those are coming from, and also thinking about the full circle, what the end-of-life is like for the product.” That thought process has led to partnerships with like-minded businesses, including Webster Groves’ Dharma + Dwell, where Not Makeup features a line of body oils. Murphy has her eye out

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he composites (Asteraceae), the second-largest plant family in the world, comprise more than 20,000 species, among them many attractive cultivated varieties: ox-eye and gerbera daisies, marigolds, chrysanthemums, cosmos, dahlias, ageratums, dusty miller, sunflowers and zinnias. In our vegetable and herb gardens, the family includes globe and Jerusalem artichokes, sunflowers, wormwood, culinary dandelion, safflower, lettuce, chicory, tansy, burdock and stevia. As their common characteristic, the “flower” head actually comprises many tiny individual flowers, not just a single bloom, like an apple or a rose. In many genera, the flowers are specialized into minute bell-shaped disk flowers that form the eye and radiating straplike flowers forming the outer circle of rays – so when you pluck a “petal” from a daisy, you’re actually pulling off an entire flower. In the wild Missouri garden or roadside prairie, summer brings an explosion of color from composites, with every rainbow shade from icy lemon yellow to rich amethyst purple, as a myriad of species bloom freely. I flipped through the pages of Volume 2 of Steyermark’s Flora of Missouri to find 434 pages – a third of the book – filled with descriptions and illustrations of aster relatives native to our state. It’s the largest plant family found here, with nearly 80 genera, including several with many species, such as asters and goldenrods. Along the colorful spectrum are violet ageratums, blackeyed Susans, blazing star liatris, lavender-rose coneflowers, blue cornflowers, yellow compass plants, golden Alexanders and coreopsis, magenta ironweeds, rosy joe-pye weeds, prairie docks, pink pussytoes, golden ragworts, vivid sunflowers and purple thistles. You can see dozens of species in bloom by taking a road trip to the Whitmire Wildflower Garden and prairie restorations at Shaw Nature

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Reserve in Gray Summit, roughly 35 miles southwest of Ladue. Make notes of what you like to prepare your shopping list for the fall in-person native plant sale on Sept. 10. You can bring some of this exciting palette into your own space with one of the most popular composites for home gardens, formal or wild: the coneflower, Echinacea. With a handful of native species and a tidal wave of newer hybrids, there are dozens of choices in the market. Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware, recently tested 75 species and selections in its trial

gardens. Rating them for longevity, horticultural value and pollinator attraction over a three-year test, the center shortlisted the top performers. Echinacea purpurea, Pica Bella, which topped trials a decade ago, still placed first. Sensation Pink, Santa Fe, KISMET Raspberry, Snow Cone, Postman, Glowing Dream, Purple Emperor, Fragrant Angel, KISMET Intense Orange, Hot Coral and Julia rated outstanding. None of the fancy double-flowered forms made the grade with pollinators, so keep with the singles to feed the bees and butterflies!

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ONE ST. LOUIS SHOE DESIGNER RECENTLY LAUNCHED AN INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM WITH A MISSION TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL, LIVABLE HOMES.

ultitasker Danielle Kalish isn’t just a St. Louis shoe designer – she’s also an interior designer. The local mother of two and Caleres (formerly Brown Shoe) design director recently launched Parklyn Interiors. A mashup of her toddlers’ names – Parker, 2, and Dylan, 4 – Parklyn offers a mix of modern and traditional interiors with a twist, aiming to create beautiful, statement-making homes that are also cozy and livable. “My design aesthetic is transitional, but with more of an edge than that,” Kalish says. “I take more of the personality of the client and incorporate that and give it more of a twist, so it’s polished – not perfect – as well as layered and lived-in. I really want people to love the spaces and want them to be able to live in them.” Kalish admits her career path has been a winding road – she studied fashion merchandising and marketing at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau and always envisioned herself in the ready-to-wear garment world. Now, with Parklyn, she’s bringing her eye for fashion design to interiors. Her creative vision has even led her to use an avant-garde, strappy summer sandal with beach vibes as a jumping-off point for a client’s room addition on the back of the house entering the pool area, noting the homeowner “wanted it to feel like she’s on vacation.” Parklyn is a passion project for Kalish, who fancies finding ways to make homes both beautiful and functional for everyday life. The multifaceted designer was tasked with doing just that at one favorite recent project for a client in Ladue’s La Hacienda neighborhood. Formerly the home of the client’s grandparents, the property possessed a 1970s interior design aesthetic that needed a makeover fit for the modern era, Kalish explains. The gut renovation included a new floor plan that improved the flow from the garage into a mudroom, pantry and kitchen that now faces the family room. “It was really dark and had so many great windows for natural light, so it was just a matter of taking down some of those walls … , and just adding a wide-plank white oak floor made such a difference,” she explains. “It’s now lighter and brighter, so it looks bigger … , and it’s more modern and practical to today’s living.” The next project Parklyn will be tackling, while Kalish still juggles client design work, is a full renovation of her own family’s new home in the University Heights neighborhood. “It’s a 1930s Georgian Colonial traditional-style home,” she says. “The bones are beautiful, and the former owner we bought it from has some original photos of it from the Washington University Archives, so we’re looking forward to bringing it back to its original glory.” Kalish draws design inspiration from her family’s everyday life, as well as the evolving world she experiences during her travels to Europe and Asia in search of the latest trends as a shoe designer. As for today’s interior design trends, she “loves how there are almost no rules anymore – people can really make it their own.” Kalish also is loving the toning down of the open-concept approach to homes: “We’re creating rooms again, achieving a classic setup that has good flow to it instead of just having one big room.”

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Additionally, a bright spot of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the movement toward designing better, long-term work-from-home environments, Kalish says: “It’s great making a space that’s fun to work in every day instead of the gray cubicle … making it more relaxing and functional – and adding a little bit of your personality to it.” And don’t forget about the wallpaper fad, she adds, “[which] can add so much personality to a space.” For Kalish, inspiration starts at home and from learning from her own growing family to help meet the design needs of other families. Whether it’s for her own loved ones or a client, at Parklyn, every project is personal, she notes: “I really enjoy doing it, and my clients tell me that I’m doing the same for them.” Parklyn Interiors, parklyninteriors.com

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n Cherokee Street, chef Ari Jo Ellis offers her from-scratch “greasy spoon”-style breakfast fare in a unique, colorful setting: Morning Glory Diner. “It’s classic American diner food with a fromscratch take and locally sourced ingredients,” Ellis says of the eatery, which debuted in February 2019 and offers both dine-in service and limited curbside takeouts. “It has a different feel than Courtesy or Tiffany’s, though. We really wanted to create an environment that makes people want to come back often. I really want the feel of this place to be something different and be something special.” Ellis owns Morning Glory Diner with general manager David Stavron. The duo also owns local fabrication company EllisStavron; in fact, they

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created many of the handcrafted metalwork and sculptures that decorate the eatery alongside other local art. When Morning Glory Diner opened, Ellis also brought her own touches to brighten the already beautifully renovated space, such as her great-grandmother’s vintage kitchen accessories and a classic jukebox. From the variable menu, customers can choose from such all-day breakfast options as Ellis’ personal favorite: from-scratch biscuits and gravy. The dish features house-made breakfast sausage made into a gravy atop buttermilk biscuits. Additional staples include options like a slinger, with sausage, hash browns, American cheese and two eggs, smothered in vegetarian chili. Chicken and johnnycakes, or cornmeal pancakes, features buttermilk chicken with

cornmeal breading, served with a side of syrup. Morning Glory Diner uses locally sourced chicken and bacon from area companies, among them St. Libory, Illinois’ acclaimed Wenneman Meat Co. A newer addition to the menu, the Boagie, features a scrambled egg and cheese served on a toasted hoagie from St. Louis’ Union Loafers. The popular sandwich also can include bacon, sausage and fried chicken. Rotating specials include homemade apple pie, beignets and more. To drink, Morning Glory Diner offers options like drip coffee from St. Louis’ Protagonist Cafe, Coca-Cola products and orange juice. A liquor license is pending.

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THE MUNY: 2021 EDITION By Mark Bretz

ith COVID-19-related business restrictions being lifted both locally and nationally, The Muny is preparing for its 2021 season with some modifications. The traditional seven-show schedule, which originally was slated to start July 5 and include all shows postponed from the canceled 2020 season, has been updated. The Muny season now is slated to start July 26 and will feature five productions, opening with the jukebox musical Smokey Joe’s Cafe, from July 26 to Aug. 1. That’s followed by the perennial favorite The Sound of Music, from Aug. 3 to 9, and the venerable Seven Brides for Seven Brothers from Aug. 12 to 18. New to The Muny and next on the slate is On Your Feet!, the jukebox musical based on the lives and music of the husband-and-wife team of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, which runs Aug. 21 to 27. The season then concludes with Chicago, the smash hit by John Kander and Fred Ebb, which opens Aug. 30 and closes the season on Sept. 5. In May, The Muny had announced a 60 percent seating capacity in the 11,000-seat amphitheater. However, in early June, with the support of the City of St. Louis Health Department, The Muny subsequently stated its 2021 season will take place at full capacity, including the 1,500 free seats available for each performance on a first-

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come, first-served basis. Kwofe Coleman – the managing director for The Muny, who will become its president and CEO when Denny Reagan retires at the end of the year – says that with the late summer start, the decision was made to delete two shows from this year’s schedule: Mary Poppins and Sweeney Todd. “Mary Poppins was dropped because vaccinations for young kids are not a thing yet,” Coleman explains, “and with a show such as Mary Poppins, a lot of people want to see it, but a lot of them are kids. “As for Sweeney Todd,” Kwofe adds, “the size of it is a big production and a new one for us. Coming back after two years, the schedule dictated for us to get down to updated protocols, living day to day with the latest information.” Thus, The Muny deemed it best to hold Sweeney Todd, along with Mary Poppins, until next year, when the theater can fully devote its resources and efforts to mounting a production of a musical as daunting as the former for its initial Muny presentation. Although seating capacity will not be limited or socially distanced, The Muny “strongly encourages”

anyone who has not been vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear a mask at all times while on Muny grounds, except when eating or drinking. Concession stands, kiosks and other retail transactions will be cashless. Coleman says that the “Culver Pavilion will not be available in 2021, but we will have concession stands and prepackaged food and beverage options.” New state-of-the-art metal detection scanners will allow patrons to pass through security checkpoints without delays associated with bag checks, and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout The Muny. As for The Muny staff, Kwofe says the institution intends to hire “800 seasonal employees. We’ll run the house like we normally run it.” After nearly two years since its last full-fledged production onstage in the Forest Park amphitheater, The Muny’s faithful audiences will at long last be ready for musical theater “under the stars.”

The Muny, 1 Theatre Drive, St. Louis, 314-361-1900, muny.org

THE WINE LIFE By Stanley Browne

2018 J. LOHR Grapes: 100% Valdiguié Location: Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California Owner: Jerry Lohr Winemaker: Brenden Wood Approximate Retail Price: $14 Website: jlohr.com TASTING NOTES Color: Dark, but clear with deep ruby and mulberry hues Aroma: Very fruity, with heavy accents of cherry and raspberry and slight herbal undertones Taste: Bright and bouncy with lower tannins and excellent acidity – dried cranberries, blue fruit and ripe red plum dominate the palate

. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, a name well-known among oenophiles, was founded by Jerry Lohr more than 50 years ago. Lohr, who grew up on a farm in South Dakota, used all of his

agricultural experience and skill when he set forth to plant vineyards in California. Lohr decided on two little-known locations on the central coast. He chose the Arroyo Seco area for its cooler climate and rocky soils, which made it ideal for growing chardonnay. Roughly 75 miles south, he also chose the Golden State’s Paso Robles American Viticultural Area, citing it as an exemplary location for concentrating on Bordeaux varietals. These wine areas now number among the most popular and well-known along the central coast, with J. Lohr one of the foremost names for wine from there. Sustainability has always been an important practice at J. Lohr, which works hard not only to preserve ecology on the land and in the vineyards but also to ensure the highest quality of wine produced. Lohr’s extensive experience in agriculture has influenced not only his namesake company but also surrounding wine areas.

Of the many varietals and styles of wines produced at J. Lohr, the Wildflower Valdiguié ranks as a rare gem. A dark but refreshingly light-bodied wine, its namesake grapes ripen late in the season and flourish in Arroyo Seco’s windy climate. From extensive pruning of the vine to careful attention to vinification, including whole-cluster fermentation, the wine made from those grapes taste truly unique and delicious. Made in the Beaujolais style, the Wildflower Valdiguié possesses many of the same attributes of Beaujolais while retaining its own identity and distinctiveness. Food Pairings: Savor this wine either at room temperature or slightly chilled, with light cheeses and fresh fruit, charcuterie, white meats and vinaigrette salads.

Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne owns Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves.

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SUMMER

Sippin’ By Andrea Smith Photos courtesy of Wild Crush Wine Bar(n)

WILD CRUSH WINE BAR(N) HOPES TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE, RUSTIC WINERY EXPERIENCE HERE IN THE METRO AREA.

o-owners Jay Delsing and Karen Paslawski hope area residents and visitors will have much more than just a summer crush on their new Town and Country wine bar long after it makes its debut this July. Wild Crush Wine Bar(n) inhabits a rustic property on the Blacksmith Grove development at 13360 Clayton Road, with a patio overlooking a lakeside park and Town Square. “The whole atmosphere of this place is going to be modeled after the wineries out in Defiance and out in Augusta, Missouri,” Delsing describes. “We are going to try to mimic those beautiful settings, just with a different product.”

The goal is to provide an idyllic winery experience closer to St. Louis and offer a wide variety of wines through a self-serve system. Patrons can sample Californian, Spanish and Italian wines and more – “anything that we think is delicious,” Delsing says of the selection – by using the card-activated dispensing machines. “We’ll put an amount of money on your card, and we’ll explain how the machines work – it’s really, really simple – and then, basically, turn you loose to go try some wine!” Delsing explains. Just find the wine you’d like to try, hold your glass up to the machine and choose an amount between a 2-ounce taste and full-glass pour. Bottles will also be available to purchase, along with frosé ( frozen rosé) and other seasonal sips. In terms of food, expect charcuterie meats, cheeses, nuts and dessert boards, plus other small plates and sharable options. “We’re trying to provide a really cool, relaxing

environment for people to come meet new friends, connect with old friends and enjoy some [live] music,” Delsing envisions. “Music is going to be a big part of what we do.” Wild Crush has partnered with the city of Town and d Country on its 2021 outdoor concert series, which begaan in May and continues with shows on the second Friday of each month through September. The Wild Crush package, one of three ticket options, includes a lawn seaat at the Town Square, a charcuterie cone and two drinks for $27 per individual. Details and artist lineups are posted at town-and-country.org/379/Events. Delsing says requests to host weddings and other events at the wine barn are already pouring in and aree being handled by Paslawski’s daughter, Lexie. Lexie Paslawski is managing partner of Wild Crush and a part-time local event planner for Belleville’s Signed Sealed Delivered Events. “There’s so many different things that we can bring to the table, I think, for events and to help raise money

for charities,” Delsing says. He encourages those interested in booking an event to chat with Lexie Paslawski via lexie@wildcrushstl.com. A native of the metro area, Delsing is proud to be part of establishing this business close to home. His professional golf career has taken him to cities in California, Colorado, Nebraska, Puerto Rico and other areas of the country, but now he’s settled in Creve Coeur. “I’ve been traveling around the world as a professional golfer, and I’ve seen a lot of things that I really admire, and this place is as beautiful as I’ve seen,” Delsing gushes. Wild Crush Wine Bar(n), 13360 Clayton Road, No. 105, Town and Country, 314-378-0235, wildcrushstl.com

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314-849-4666 or 636-926-0555 www.scrubbydutch.com

GRAB BAR GUYS

Flooring and Tile

HARDWOODZ Specializing in Installation, Sanding, and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors. Call for FREE Estimate

SAFETY MATTERS!

jonshomerepair.com

Healthcare Services

314-359-2021 Service 7 Days A Week

Electrical

Fielder

Electrical Services, Inc.

Commercial Residential Industrial

314-773-4955 or 314-966-3388 • www.fielderelectricalservices.com

Residential

Fielder is highly skilled in knob & tube wiring and aluminum wiring upgrades. We are specialists in older and existing structures.

complexes,restaurants, senior care facility, and parking lot lighting, etc.

Need An Electrician? $20.00

Stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's & Hospice Patients. 8-24hrs. Car, insurance, personal care, exceptional worker, trustworthy, doctor ref's, police & family check. Avail. NOW! Mary 314-276-8891 LM

Visiting Angels

Living Assistance Services Companion Care for Seniors. Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, and Peace of Mind.

Industrial

Fielder has the skills, knowledge and equipment to handle industrial work including new industrial construction, warehouse lighting, large machinery, and data wiring.

off Any electrical job of $75.00 or more

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Please mail resume to: House Manager PO BOX 16620 St. Louis MO 63105

Help Wanted HOME HEALTH CARE Provider Seeking a Home Health Care Provider to work weekly from approximately 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, or 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday through Friday. Hours may vary. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting Visually Impaired Client with daily activities of Eating, Dressing, Bathing, Bathroom & Toilet use. Some light Cooking, and Cleaning will be necessary. Must be able assist Client in Walking and transferring client from seated to standing positions, which will necessitate lifting assistance. Must be able to communicate in English. Must be able to take direction. Work History, References, and Police Report are required. Please call MRS. TSENES at 314 432-5913 between 1:00 PM and 5:00PM to schedule an interview.

Bob 314-799-4633 Jim 314-799-4630 REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing. Power Washing. Insured. Free Estimates. 40yrs Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511

Lawn and Garden

314-243-6784 PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER POSITION In Private Home 3 days a week. For more information (314) 349-1457 & ask for Sherlyn Whiteside

314-569-9890

Call Before You Fall

Grab Bars, Handrails, Ramps, Stairlifts and More.

Dave 314-267-1348

314-205-1555

Home Care, 30yrs Exp

SOLE Proprietor

Licensed Bonded Insured

Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile & Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, References. NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Room Additions, Decks, Bathrooms & Kitchens. Interior and Exterior. Free Estimates and Fully Insured.

PART TIME COOK MULTI-FACETED POSITION In Private Home. This position requires cooking, serving & some general house work. Weekends only, rotating shifts. For more information call (314) 349-1457 & ask for Sherlyn Whiteside

Outdoor Living Experts Landscape Maintenance Estate Grounds Routine Scheduled Maintenance Programs Fertilizer & Weed Control Mowing, Mulching, Weeding and Leaf Removal Outdoor Living and Construction Patios, Retaining Walls Outdoor Kitchens Fire & Water Features Irrigation Install & Maint. Driveways, Fencing and Landscape Lighting Call Today for Estimate 314-827-5664 www.TRCoutdoor.com

Lawn and Garden

LANDSCAPE DESIGN, PLANTING, & MAINTENANCE Landscape Design & Planting; Spring Clean Up, Weeding, Mulch, Tree/Shrub Trimming & Removal; Stone Walls & Walkways, Patios, Borders; Drainage Solutions; Aeration, Overseeding, Fertilization For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001

A+ Rated 5* Review BBB

Lawn and Garden

Polo's Lawn & Landscape Inc Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, Backyard Cleanup, Trees and Sod. Staining Decks and Fences by brush. Free Estimates

314-280-2779 poloslawnaol.com

Painting

ASTON- PARKER PAINTING Interior Painting Wallpaper Removal. Insured. 40+ Years Experience. Free Estimates. A+BBB

Call 314-766-2952 or 314-766-2962 alstonparkerhotmail.com

JC PAINTS

Interior/Exterior Painting Reliable & Clean Reasonable, Fully Insured Call John now for a Free Estimate!

314-703-2794 jcpaintssbcglobal.net

Pet Services

Real Estate For Sale

Yucko's

TONY CONDO (FSBO) OLD TOWN CLAYTON

Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

Plumbing

FULL SERVICE PLUMBING • New Construction • Remodels • Water Heaters • Bathrooms • Garbage Disposals • Sinks • SUMP PUMPS • Gas Lines • Toilets • Kitchens

To place an ad, call: 314-269-8810 or email: classified@laduenews.com

Tuckpointing

Happy to work with agents.

M. Galati, LLC Tuckpointing

McGreevy

BrightHouseCo.com

Real Estate For Rent

Any Type, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, Over 40yrs Experience.

1 Bedroom Apartment For Rent $1,300 Per Month 4540 Lindell Blvd. 314-495-7550

BABLER STATE PARK ESTATE

your trusted local source for merchandise, services and real estate for over 35 years.

Price: $349, 000 Call: 314.250.9740

CONCRETE WORK

877-700-0093

Customized Pet Care By Creature Comforts Great & Small

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Bright Bear Window Works Window Cleaning - inside & out, track & sill cleaning. Power Washing - siding, decks & patios. Fully insured with 20+ years of experience. Call 636-579-3561

Services

Real Estate For Sale

CreatureComfortsGreatnSmall.com

Imagine breakfast on your back deck overlooking your private garden. Or, sipping coffee in your living room and gazing out on Taylor Park across the street. Forget comps. This 1,232-sf condo is in a class of its own. Nestled in Old Town on Central, this vintage building is next to some of Clayton’s priciest, most elegant residences. Ideal for smaller household. Or, maybe you have a child or grandchild at nearby Wash U. and you want to invest in this condo for them. The possibilities are endless.

Services

Pet Services

12 Years in Business Domestic & Exotic Pets Mention Ad For 10% Discount Call Paul Flotron Today 314-775-7107

Services

Rare opportunity to acquire the only privately owned property in Babler. A 1400 foot deeded access road leads to 22 acres surrounded by the park. Older single story home and several out buildings are in use. Create the park of your dreams. Private seller. By appointment only. $1,450,000. For more info. call John O’Neil (314) 378-3109

Piano Tuning

Call 314-225-6940 or 314-688-9792

Owner on site to insure CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

314-335-9177 wrmcgreevygmail.com

No Job Too Small • 35yrs Exp. Senior Discount • Fully Insured

314-365-4241 Trees

YOUR TREES DESERVE THE BEST CARE

Services

Pruning Fertilization Planting Spraying Trimming Removal

314-725-6159

Take It Easy. We’ll Be Doin’

work! your home

INSURED

gammatree.com

Trees Trees Trimmed & Removed

GILLS

TREE SERVICE • Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

(636) 274-1378 GillsTrees.com Roofing g Siding g Gutters Tuckpointing p g

U Name It & We Haul It! 7 Days - Same Day. Brush, Appliances, Clean Outs, Demo, Bsmts & Garage, Etc.

Brian 314-740-1659

Color Match Experts Power Washing

Bill McGreevy Piano Technician and Guild Associate Member

Services BRIAN'S HAULING

Spot or Entire Home

Schwidde Tuckpointing A Division of Allen Roofing & Siding

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Trees

Tuckpointing

Wanted

BREAKING NEWS…

Bartel’s Desperately Need Diamonds Brick & stone, custom color pool caulking, drive-way power washing & caulking. All credit cards accepted. No deposit required,A+BBB rating.Angie’s List 2011, 2017 and 2020 Service Award Recipient.

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial • Tree Pruning & Removal • Plant Healthcare Program • Deadwooding • Stump Grinding, • Deep Root Fertilization, • Cabling & Storm Cleanup

1.50ct d diamonds d and d llarger to supply l our national customer base, and will pay an extra premium price to fill that demand. We are also looking to purchase at premium prices, 1ct-10ct diamonds any shape, gentlemen’s Rolex, Patek Philippe watches, etc. and signed jewelry by Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, etc. Will pay cash, check or bank wire.

No Job Too Small • Residential, Commercial Insured for your protection

Free Estimate • Fully Insured

314-426-2911 meyertreecare.com

Tuckpointing

Wanted

MIRELLI

DO YOU HAVE A CAR to give to a Christian women to transport her elderly sick mother to doctors appointments? Call 314-397-5468

TUCKPOINTING LLC

Family Owned and Operted In Service Since 1991 Complete houses, spotpointing with color match, chimney, repair/rebuilds, brick/stone repair, foundation repair.

BBB TORCH AWARD RECIPIENT. SUPER SERVICE AWARD '05-'20. FREE ESTIMATES 314-645-1387

MIRELLITUCKPOINTING.COM

Moving/Downsizing? Always Buying Old Clothing & Items, 1900-1980 Antiques, Art and Records

314-775-3595

NAPLES FLORIDA RENTAL Walk To Beach

Tuckpointing, Chimney and Brick Repair, Caulking, Chimney Sweeping and Flue Re-lining. BBB A+ and 2013 Torch Award.

• • $50 off $500+ • •

Wanted Arrowheads & Indian Artifacts! Clayton executive loves the hobby! Buying collections, answering questions, & looking for properties to buy/lease to look on within 45min of Clayton that have a good concentration of arrowheads 314-608-2692

Wanted SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's, , Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags & Guns. Call 314-249-5369

Wanted

BUYING TOYS 1960-1990s TOYS, I LOVE COLLECTIONS! ACTION FIGURES, STAR WARS, HEMAN MONSTERS, ETC.

314-495-4095

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING

Call 314-200-9488

BARTEL’S ESTATE GALLERY

St. Louis, New York, Palm Beach 10411 Clayton Road, Ste. 101 Le Chateau Village • Frotenac, MO 63131

Vacation Rentals

Tuckpointing

masseytpm@gmail.com

314-991-1999

For Immediate Service Call 314-504-1999

ISA Certified Arborists Brad Meyer MW-5286A Doug Beckmann MW-5755A Teresa Hessel MW-5754A

Tree Service Professionals. Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service, Insured. Call Michael Baumann 636-375-2812 for a free estimate & property inspection. You'll be glad you called!

Free verbal appraisals available by our certified GIA Gemologist.

3BR, 2BA, 2365sq.ft. Beautiful Ranch Home. 1.5 miles to 5th Ave. S, Old Naples, Shopping and Restaurants. Fully Equipped Kitchen, Jacuzzi Tub, Screened-in Lanai, Heated Pool and Spa, Washer/Dryer, Half Acre Lot, Fenced Yard, Garage. Cable, Internet, WiFi, Phone. Dogs welcome upon owners approval. Call for availability 314-276-7437

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What is your new normal? We all found ways to cope with the stress of lockdowns and working from home. Some of us turned to exercise or food to fill our days. For those of us who turned to alcohol or medication to ease our stress, coming out of the pandemic and returning to our lives won’t be easy. + How will we face working at the office? + How can we handle family vacations? + How do we live each day without the next drink or the next pill? Don’t let a substance control your life. Call INSynergy today for a confidential discussion with a medical professional who understands what it will take for you to get back to normal. You CAN take control of your life and enjoy work and family again. INSynergy can help, using proven and effective medical treatments to help you overcome substance dependence. The support you need is just a phone call away. SOURCES: medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/addictions/92876 | drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/comorbidity/covid-19-substance-use

13%

of us use a substance to cope with COVID-19 stress

500%

increase of internet alcohol sales during lockdowns

39%

drug overdose increase in 2020

Call for a free no obligation evaluation or to learn more about our innovative program. 314.649.7867

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