July 31, 2020

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CONTENTS Front & Center

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Health Notes

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SHEARS MAGIC

Connect the Dots Against

the Odds

15 Crossword

Miriam Meyer of Cutters & Co., the tonsorial palace in St. Louis’ landmark Chase Park Plaza, chats with LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach about its future, present and past – including a ’60s visit from the Rat Pack!

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Puzzle

FEATURE: Cutters & Co. ThinkFit

Gatherings & Goodwill

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Arts & Culture BESPOKE HEIRLOOMS LN staff writer Amanda Dahl spotlights the heartening story of Ginny Graham’s Virginia Graham Designs, an entrepreneurial triumph borne of familial hardship – and a triumph that its namesake hints will continue to develop in exciting ways.

On the Cover

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50 ARCHway Institute for Addictive Diseases and Co-existing Mental Health Disorders

Design & Décor

54 Dinner to Go 55 Art & Soul 56 Home Cooking 58 FEATURE: Virginia Graham Designs

60 Winery Daytrips

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26 The Trio 28 Expert Tips 30 Style Speak 34 FEATURE:

Dharma + Dwell

STYLE SPEAK

LN vet Alecia Humphreys gives readers the ringing inside scoop on June + Co., a jewelry startup originating during the coronaviral lockdown among sisters June, Emma and Norah Yost, which promises to outlast the COVID-19 pandemic.

With transformation coach Charles D’Angelo in your corner, there is no goal that can’t be accomplished, no matter your age. Starting on Page 8, read about the experiences of several clients who have turned their lives around with his help. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

“Exercise is important at any age. Find something you are passionate about, so you will enjoy doing to it.”

—C.C., Resident

WE ARE THE GATESWORTH FAMILY. We are grateful for our residents and their words of wisdom, and we celebrate their resilience and positive outlook.

While life looks a little different right now, the spirit of our community is thriving, and our commitment to exceptional and personal attention remains steadfast.

We invite you to learn what life at The Gatesworth is all about.

Exceptional People. Exceptional Living.

Now welcoming new residents. We’d love to get to know you. Call or visit us online.

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Age-Defying Transformation ransformation

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The coaching program helps you develop discipline and emotional fitness, so you feel better about yourself and your life.

– Charles D’Angelo

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worked with D’Angelo when he was just 15 years old and lost 55 pounds.

Now at age 30, he’s he’ kept the weight offf for 15 years.

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Sharon MeyerSicK Lost 75 pounds

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hen it comes to life changes, it’s easy to come up with a ‘story’ that keeps us from taking action, no matter our age. Enter local and nationally-renowned transformation coach, Charles D’Angelo, who coaches clients of all ages to change their stories, achieve their goals, and live their best lives.

“A friend of mine went to Charles for life coaching. [Because of] my friend’s recommendation, I called Charles to see if he thought it was possible for [a guy my age] to lose 100 pounds,” explains Larry Krodinger. “I didn’t know if I believed it was possible myself.”

At age 74, Krodinger realized the importance of getting control of his habits. In the 10 1/2 months following his initial meeting with D’Angelo, he achieved his goal and, moreover, has felt a surge in energy. “I am down to 185 pounds – my high school football weight,” Krodinger boasts. “I get around so much easier now having lost the weight!’”

D’Angelo’s coaching program offers cl clients his strategy when it comes to eating and exer xercise (outlined in his bestselling book Think nk an and Grow Thin, endorsed by President Bil ill Clinton) but that’s not the focus. The real reason peo ople travel from all over the country to see him is for his on ne-on-one insight into changing the way they think.

“Mosst people who come to see me know what to do but have fou ound it difficult to follow through on what they know.

By add ddressing the other areas of their lives, clients discover thatt ttheir issues with food get resolved,” he says. “Your relaationships, self confidence, finances, career, and sense of m meaning in life all can improve as a client.”

Sharon Meyersick also discovered D’Angelo after research.

“I looked a lot of places,” she says. “I decided to go with him because of his reputation.”

Working with D’Angelo, Meyersick found his straightforward and no-nonsense approach was helpful in reaching her ultimate goal of dropping 75 pounds at age 75.

“The biggest obstacle was getting into the routine,” she says. “If you follow the program, you will be successful.”

D’Angelo adds that clients often discover they’ve linked up all sorts of beliefs, feelings, and emotional states to food. “Unchecked, this unhealthy emotional connection to food can make us lose touch with ourselves and our feelings, only perpetuating the problem.”

“He does a great job. He brings wisdom hard earned from his own transformation and what he’s learned from helping others,” Krodinger confirms. “I signed up to continue to meet with Charles regularly to make sure I don’t get on the same tangent again. I thought I could do it on my own; what I got with Charles was a real wake-up.”

“I was really able to stick to it and lose weight,” Meyersick adds. “I am at my goal, and that has been great.”

While COVID-19 took many by surprise, D’Angelo has long been coaching clients virtually from across the world via Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime. He has resumed seeing clients in person face-to-face and continues to offer the virtual options.

“We have enough experience and evidence to conclude it’s possible for anyone to change the quality of their life no matter how impossible they feel it is, if they’re willing to be honest with themselves, embrace discipline, be consistent, and take responsibility for their choices,” D’Angelo says.

“I would recommend Charles to anyone willing to put in the effort,” Krodinger says. “It works, and that’s the big thing.”

Charles D’Angelo, 314-495-3228, charlesdangelo.com

Larry Krodinger Lost 100 pounds

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Years ago, when I moved into my first “adult” apartment, my parents brought me a gorgeous vintage, cathedral-style mirror as a warming gift. It has a distressed black wooden frame and is large enough to fill an entire wall of a small room, and I love it. A focal point of every apartment, town house or house I’ve lived in since (and I’ve moved a lot), it could make just about any space feel like home to me. It’s a keepsake that I hope to own forever, scratches and dings due to careless movers and all.

As fast fashion goes out of style, as repurposing finds its place and as “vintage” trends upward, everyone, everywhere is seeking things that last, items that hold meaning, keepsakes they hope to love forever.

That’s where metro area companies like Virginia Graham Designs come in. Starting on Page 58, LN staff writer Amanda Dahl relays how the bespoke heirloom company creates work that customers could treasure for a lifetime.

And speaking of things we hope to care for forever (the environment), LN contributor Bethany Christo profiles Dharma + Dwell, a one-stop shop for zero-waste wares and eco-friendly essentials, starting on Page 34.

In keeping with the theme of paying homage to that which has meaning grounded in memories and historical significance, don’t miss LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach’s feature on The Chase Park Plaza’s esteemed barbershop, Cutters & Co., starting on Page 16.

Here’s to the long-lasting treasures that fill our homes and hearts, and to the people who make them.

Stay well,

Emily Adams, Managing Editor

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FRONT & CENTER

12 Health Notes 13 Connect the Dots

14 Against

the Odds

15 Crossword Puzzle

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CHAMPIONING ON

By Alecia Humphreys Photos courtesy of CHAMP Assistance Dogs

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HAMP Assistance Dogs, a nonprofit that places skilled service dogs with individuals with disabilities and much more, is showings it’s paw-ssible to make a difference even amid a pandemic.

“We have a team of therapy dogs that usually visit anywhere from 30,000 to 40,000 people a year,” says Pam Budke, the organization’s executive director. “Of course, this year is a total different ballgame. We have not been able to get out, but we are doing visits through the windows.”

Budke says one such recent visit was to Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in Maryland Heights and was a howling success.

“Ranken Jordan had these little walkie-talkies that the kids could come to the windows … and the kids could ask questions about the dog, and the dogs did tricks for them,” Budke says. “When we went around to the other windows and came back, the kids had drawn pictures of the dogs and gave them to us. It was just so cool.”

Although therapy dogs are a large part of this nonprofit – normally visiting more than 100 facilities in the metro area each month – its main mission since 1998 has been to provide pups to individuals with physical disabilities or cognitive issues.

“For physical [disabilities], we have dogs that can pick up dropped items,” Budke says. “They can open up doors.

They can help with laundry. They can turn light switches on and off.

They can actually get a phone; if someone says 911 if they fall and need a phone, the dog knows where it is, and the dog will go run and get that phone and bring it to them.

“Then we have people with cognitive issues or depression or anxiety,” Budke continues.

“The dogs are great for calming them down.

Sometimes, they can just tell when someone

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needs that companionship or when someone is anxious. The dogs make a huge difference.”

Each CHAMP assistance dog typically goes through eight weeks of training at the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia, Missouri – a program temporarily on pause due to COVID-19 cases at the prison – and then spends an additional eight weeks at a puppy-raiser’s home in St. Louis, where they become socialized.

“Ultimately, we train our dogs for about two

years before they are actually placed,” Budke says.

“When we are getting close to placement after a dog has a set of skills, and they are doing well on their skills, then we will start training that dog specifically for a person.”

Although CHAMP Assistance Dogs may not be placing new canines at this time, Budke guarantees the nonprofit is keeping busy with clients.

“It’s crazy, but I feel like we are staying more in touch with people than we were before,” Budke says. “We are doing all sorts of videos and sharing those through Facebook and Zoom, sharing skills they can work on with their dog through Zoom. We are keeping our mission alive and active.”

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CHAMP Assistance Dogs, 1968 Craig Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, 314-653-9466, champdogs.org

CONNECT THE DOTS

The Moment to Lead

By Benjamin Ola. Akande, Ph.D.

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hose blessed to lead institutions of higher learning in 2020 face unprecedented opportunities to evolve and change because of the confluence of two devastating realities: COVID-19 and racial inequity.

Not only must we reinvent when and how universities use physical space, but also we must begin the even harder work of changing how future generations view race and the value of diversity.

In the 1950s and ’60s, both of my parents attended college in the U.S. Subsequently, even though they had to sit at the back of the bus, they wanted their children to experience what they believed was the world’s best education. So at the age of 17, I left Nigeria, where I belonged to the majority, and overnight became a minority.

As a Black man, I was often pulled over for minor traffic infractions, stopped by police and treated like a criminal. I began to think that was just part of being in America. Even with a Ph.D. and a job as the new head of a business school, I wasn’t exempt. When I was locked out of my new office there, I managed to convince the security guard that I belonged only after he reluctantly opened the door and saw a photo of me with my family.

Six years ago, as a resident of St. Louis, I experienced Ferguson, which validated what I’d come to believe. At the end of the day, the color of your skin can still determine how you are treated in this country.

The number, size and diversity of this new cycle of Black Lives Matter protests should speak loudly to power. Despite fears of the novel coronavirus, the protests across America have included children and families, from young, old, Black, brown, white, straight and queer communities alike, and spawned a new genre of institutional commentary.

Inspired to speak out about racism, police violence and the ideology of white supremacy, institutions have been making statements about

their commitments to diversity.

However, words must be followed by actions, and these institutions must answer tough questions about what they represent, who they’ve excluded and perhaps helped to oppress, and what they plan to do about such situations.

The BLM movement, moreover, has been gathering momentum. As we emerge from quarantine, connections and partnerships born of the movement create the potential for action and change. That’s why it’s so exciting – even thrilling – to be blessed with the opportunity to lead an institution right now.

To truly break down racism and unconscious bias, we each need to have relationships with people who differ from us. Recent research from PricewaterhouseCoopers found that facts don’t

necessarily change minds. Rather, that research suggests continual exposure to experiences like cross-cultural or reverse mentoring, as well as safe places to discuss traditionally challenging or polarizing topics, to be more effective.

This marks a defining moment for America, and the world is watching. We cannot waste this opportunity to create a stronger, more accountable nation that embraces all of us.

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Benjamin Ola. Akande is President of Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont and former Assistant Vice Chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Akande is a long-time St. Louis resident who currently serves on the board of Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park Forever, Girls Inc. and Argent Capital.

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AGAINST THE ODDS

Aaron Dohogne

By Alecia Humphreys | Photos courtesy of SSM Health

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hen Aaron Dohogne started learning to play the ukulele as part of the neonatal intensive care unit’s ukulele dads music therapy program at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, little did he know that strumming those strings would keep him and his son connected during the initial incline of COVID-19.

“I couldn’t come to visit from mid-March to mid-May,” says Dohogne, whose son, John, was born on July 3, 2019, with a diaphragmatic hernia. “So my wife would come, and she would be here by herself, and of course, John wouldn’t be hearing my voice anymore. Multiple times, I just put my phone on my computer and recorded myself playing a song, and I would send it to my wife, and she would play it for John. She said he would look at the phone and pay attention and that he would understand something was happening there so he could kind of continue on with some sort of bonding experience.”

Dohogne, alongside approximately 20 other NICU dads, started taking part in the ukulele music therapy program in fall 2019 thanks to Kelli McKee, founder of SSM Health’s music therapy program.

“We offer a lot of support for parents, but sometimes some of the group offerings for parents are more things moms would be interested in,” McKee says. “We wanted to do something just for the dads because sometimes the dads get left out of the equation a little bit because the primary focus is the baby, and secondary to that, the mom – but dads are on this journey, too. They are also stuck in the unit or the one room for weeks or months at a time feeling all sorts of stressors on their own, too.”

The Cardinal Glennon Foundation donors agreed with this mission, which allowed the hospital to purchase 50 ukuleles from national nonprofit Ukulele Kids Club for the dads.

“What started to happen [in the group] was really beautiful,” McKee says. “Dads would come in, and they would be taught a couple chords, and then they’d get to know each other, and inevitably, they’d start talking about

what is going on with their babies, how long they’ve been here, where they are from and kind of facilitated friendships and relationships with dads.”

Although they’ve pressed pause on ukulele group gatherings because of COVID-19 concerns, that doesn’t mean the ukuleles are going unused.

“I was just playing ukulele for John before this phone call,” Dohogne says. “When I play for him, he kind of calms down, and he watches my fingers, and he seems to listen. His eyesight isn’t the greatest, but it seems to make his eyes sharpen up as he watches my fingers hit different notes. So I can even tell developmentally for him that it seems to be affecting him, and that’s reassuring. When you are in a hospital, you get huge moments of bad news, so any time you can see and have those moments where you can feel the baby’s brain just growing, thinking, it’s reassuring. … It just kind of brings a different, joyful spirit and lightens the air a bit.”

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Exquisite Clippers

By Bryan A. Hollerbach location photos courtesy of cutters & co.

ArguAbly the metro AreA’s most celebrAted home for A hAircut pivots Amid the pAndemic – And reAdies for An upcoming AnniversAry.

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n all likelihood, H.L. Mencken (a pillar of old-school journalism) might well have dubbed Cutters & Co. a tonsorial emporium – an appropriately grand phrase for the barbershop on the lower level of the regal Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood.

Miriam Meyer serves as the barbershop’s managing partner and owns it with her husband, Tom. Meyer, with pardonable pride, reflects on its history, as both Cutters & Co. and the très élégante landmark housing it approach their mutual 100th anniversary.

“It’s like a voyage that brings a sense of excitement and responsibility,” she says of captaining the maritime-themed shop (whose name puns on nontonsorial definitions of cutter). “We’re very committed to navigating Cutters & Co. through this most unusual time. As the entire world seems to be thrashing back and forth, we believe that our wonderful and dedicated stylists bring a measure of soothing calm and, of course, a sense of style that’s critical to the appearance and mental health of our clients.”

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Meyer and her husband worked to improve what many area residents already regarded as the finest barbershop hereabouts.

“We took the downtime to reimagine and rearrange the entire operation,” Meyer relates. “In some ways, everything and nothing has changed. Our renovations substantially brighten the shop, but also capture more vividly the core nautical theme.

“Regarding safety, we worked closely with Paul Filla, the general manager of The Chase Park Plaza, to ensure that we increased our operating footprint for social distancing and are taking every precaution to ensure that we’re keeping our clients and stylists safe. This includes hospital-grade sanitizing, partitions and wearing the proper [personal protective equipment].”

Longtime Cutters & Co. clients have welcomed the alterations, she continues. “It’s been really heartwarming to read personal notes from clients and even Google reviews

that confirm that we’ve taken positive steps in both the renovation and the safety precautions,” Meyer says.

“One of our favorite responses came from Mike Nickels on Google. He said: ‘They were awesome before the pandemic, and they are still awesome. Every precaution is being taken, and they have everyone’s best interest in mind.’”

Over the years and decades of its existence, of course, The Chase has greeted manifold celebrities, among them the famed Rat Pack: the merry cohort of entertainers informally founded by cinematic giants Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, which comprised Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and others.

In 1965 – long before the Meyers took ownership of Cutters & Co. – that nonpareil group visited the metro area to stage a benefit supporting a halfway house for ex-convicts here, and the barbershop’s décor, in places, commemorates that visit.

Meyer gamely reflects on the Rat Pack, as well as names her personal favorite from the group. “Although Frank was the ‘Chairman of the Board’ and Sammy was possibly the greatest entertainer of all time, Dean personifies the purpose of Cutters & Co.,” she says. “Our self-expression tagline is ‘Cool Continues,’ and Dean was the essence of cool.

“Cutters & Co., like Dean, is completely indifferent to the latest fad opportunity. We’re a classic and cool place that keeps reinventing ourselves without relinquishing our integrity.”

Finally, Meyer concludes by projecting how she and her husband would like to see Cutters & Co. positioned in the coming years.

“We’re certainly looking forward to at least two years from now,” she says. “The Chase Park Plaza will turn 100 years old, and Cutters will be celebrating a ‘Century of Cool.’

“In five years, we hope that Cutters will be stronger than ever and we’ll be able to look back and make a toast to all our loyal clients and new friends we’ve made along the way.”

Cutters & Co., 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, 314-633-3222, cutterschase.com

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By Alecia Humphreys | Photos courtesy of ThinkFit

A ST. LouiS-bASed comPAny iS redeFining The meAL PreP ProceSS For AreA reSidenTS.

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We have resources for keto, paleo, Whole30 and just looking at limiting calorie consumption – all these different things and resources to help people understand the pros and cons of different types of diets, and how they might be applicable to them.”

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“A lot of people think about meal prep as just making food on Sundays and then having some meals for throughout the week,” says ThinkFit owner Dan Peskorse. “Which, it definitely is that, but at the same time, there is a struggle of getting it to work, having something ready to go; that calls for a lot of different scenarios.”

Peskorse, who operates ThinkFit with his wife, Abby, a nutritionist with a degree in dietetics, says the key to meal prep is having a plan.

“It sounds cheesy, but if you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail,” Peskorse says. “Meal prep is all about planning. So the whole idea here is if you have the right tools and you have the plan in place, then you are more likely to be successful.”

ThinkFit’s tool in question is its meal prep kit, which features an insulated meal prep lunch box (available in black, red, purple and blue), a shaker cup featuring a metal whisk, a seven-day supplement or pill organizer, two large ice packs and six portion-control and clear-lidded containers free of bisphenol A, the chemical compound commonly known as BPA. “One of the biggest things people deal with when it comes to meal prepping is the portion size,” Peskorse says. “So our approach at ThinkFit is to actually use portion-control-sized containers and just have more of them versus the large, typical containers you associate with to-go meals or meal prep meals.”

Additional portion-controlled containers are also available for purchase on Amazon or via ThinkFit’s website. However, that’s not the only thing available on ThinkFit’s website.

“We have resources for keto, paleo, Whole30 and just looking at limiting calorie consumption – all these different things and resources to help people understand the pros and cons of different types of diets, and how they might be applicable to them,” Peskorse says. “The other resources we provide are tools that they can use to help them stay consistent. We offer a meal prep calendar that is free and a downloadable printout and an accompanying grocery list to help them stick with healthy options that pair nicely with a calendar.”

Another free resource is ThinkFit’s nutrition tracker.

“It’s a very common recommendation for someone

focusing on a healthier diet to write down what they eat,” Peskorse says. “It’s eye-opening when you actually look back on it. What we found is there aren’t any nutrition trackers that at the same time allow you to preemptively put a plan together, and that was very interesting because once again, if you aren’t planning, there’s a greater opportunity for you to not accomplish what it is that you want.”

So ThinkFit created a free nutrition tracker that allows individuals to both plan and record.

“We try to stay involved as much as possible with our community,” Peskorse says. “If you have a community that you can surround yourself with, like-minded people, you are more likely to stick with whatever it is you are doing or wanting to accomplish.”

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By Maggie Peters

‌ ow, more than ever, small businesses are in need of your support to keep their doors open and N regain their stake in the American Dream. Ladue News invites you to learn more about seven St. Louis area shops and services, and how you can assist them in these unprecedented times.

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Taking Care of BUSINESS Tom Rector Nicole’s of Ladue

9705 Clayton Road Ladue, MO 314-764-7643 (Rector), 314-993-9797 (office) vagaro.com/tomatnicoles

“I’m an independent barber and the newest member of the team at Nicole’s,” says barber Tom Rector. “In my nearly yearlong search [for a position], professional standards were of the utmost importance. Nicole’s made the top of my list, and I’m proud to have finally found a place to work that lives up to my expectations.”

The hair professionals at Nicole’s are certified in infectious control standards and procedures, as well as having access to and using hospital-grade disinfectants. Sanitization between clients has always been important and improving the process to disinfect all contact surfaces was simple for Nicole’s. Now with masks, wellness screening, distancing of the stations, online checkout and a professionally certified COVID-19 cleaning, clients can walk in for a sanitary service and walk right back out when they’re done.

Pleats Cleaners

13275 Manchester Road | Des Peres, MO | 314-779-0171 | getpleats.com Pleats Cleaners works to make your laundry and dry cleaning as easy and carefree as possible. The cleaners gives customers the highest quality through offering the GreenEarth Cleaning System, free pickup and delivery, garment tracking, email or text receipts and reminders, and more – all with outstanding quality and unmatched customer service.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Pleats Cleaners updated how it operates to ensure the safety of its team and customers. New procedures include conducting stringent opening and closing disinfecting, as well as requiring gloves for employees and masks for employees and customers alike.

Pleats Cleaners has also implemented new call-ahead, nocontact curbside pickup and drop-off, and continues to lead the way in free residential pickup and delivery, with routes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Retail hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; let Pleats Cleaners take a load off your shoulders with its premium service.

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PLNK Fitness

1560 S. Lindbergh Blvd. & 4647 Lindell Blvd.

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Walk in strong. Walk out stronger. If you’ve been searching for a way to meet your fitness goals, PLNK is the answer; safe and efficient, high-intensity with no impact. In teaching the Lagree Method, PLNK safely works the entire body in 50 minutes of strength, endurance, cardio, balance and flexibility exercises, using a Megaformer – a more intense Pilates Reformer with weighted springs and a moving platform.

Voted Best Small Group Fitness studio in St. Louis, PLNK has two locations offering up to 16 Megaformers, and a coach who will motivate you through a workout that will burn an average of 600 calories and strengthen your core like nothing else.

PLNK classes aren’t just about the workout itself, but about the community. PLNK isn’t an at-home exercise or done over a Zoom call; the magic of the Megaformer and the energy in the atmosphere are what make PLNK unlike anything else.

Make an account and book a class online, and join a community of people working to be their healthiest selves today.

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8796 Big Bend Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 314-963-9899 | theaofe.com Need something quick and delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner?

The Art of Entertaining has got you covered! Business is open and shelves are stocked – ready for you to stop in any day of the week for any of its daily carryout specials. The business is following social distancing guidelines to protect employees and customers alike, and it appreciates your support. Walk on in (with a mask), or give The Art of Entertaining a call for curbside pickup!

Visit Blue Dahlia Designs, and get a comfortable, homeaway-from-home atmosphere where you can shop a beautiful assortment of home décor, furniture, florals and gifts. Blue Dahlia Designs is the perfect one-stop destination for all of your home décor needs, as well as thoughtful gifts for any occasion. Customers can receive skilled guidance in the store from expert, friendly designers and creative staff, or at home with Blue Dahlia Designs’ interior design services.

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Brooksberry Kitchens and Baths 751 Old Frontenac Square | St. Louis, MO 314-872-7720 | brooksberry.com

Brooksberry Kitchens and Baths is open and ready to take on your home projects! Its dedicated team has been hard at work making remodeling dreams come true, while adjusting to the quarantine procedures.

Preventative measures are in place to keep all workspaces clean as well as help to maintain a healthy environment when in every client’s homes.

Contact Brooksberry today to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your projects and plans.

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Float AWAY

By Nancy Robinson

‌ reezy clouds and water impressions on wallpaper, rugs and table B linens make for relaxing home décor.

Cotton sateen napkins and tablecloths with a watermarked effect were created by artist Jill Seale to add a bit of whimsy to tabletops. Seale studied the art of paper marbling under Italian masters in Florence, Italy. (jillseale.com)

Tempaper’s Clouds wallpaper captures your attention and holds it – until you’re ready to redesign. Then it’s incredibly easy to simply peel off and replace. Stay inspired without the worry of a long-term commitment. (tempaper.com)

Surya’s Aberdine pattern is a bestseller. The machinewoven polypropylene rug evokes roiling waves. (designanddetailstl.com)

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EXPERT TIPS

Green Solutions

By Brittany Nay Photo courtesy of Liquid Assets Pools

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In recent times, the pool industry has been diving into environmentally friendly maintenance strategies.

Among local companies, Liquid Assets Pools is making an innovative splash, offering green solutions for increasing the efficiency and lowering the cost of keeping your home’s gem glistening – and president John Jacobsen hopes these new water features will soon become mainstream.

“Preventing your pool from going green, in the literal sense, might involve a number of potentially hazardous chemicals,” Jacobsen says. “Keeping it maintained also can be energy-intensive.”

Jacobsen suggests these eco-friendly, costeffective tips for keeping your pool sparkling clean for less green – all without making waves in the surrounding environment: Chlorine-Free Cleaning Reduction and elimination of chlorine use is the key to environmentally friendly pool cleaning. A saltwater system is milder than chlorinated water, while ozonation and ionization systems, added to the standard filter pipes, allow your pool to run completely chlorinefree – just add a chlorine-free algaecide to

effectively fight algae.

Green Heat A solar water heating system placed on a home’s roof is both eco-friendly and cost-effective – often even needing to be turned off periodically to prevent the pool from becoming too hot. Another green heating option is geothermal, which uses heat from the ground to warm the pool, offering 20 percent more savings than a natural gas system over the lifetime of the pool.

Energy Efficiency Replacing a standard single-speed pool pump with a variablespeed pump that can be adjusted to provide optimum water flow for your pool can yield up to 90 percent in energy savings.

Water Conservation Rather than filling or topping off your pool from water mains, use an easy-to-install rainwater tank to collect and store storm runoff.

Pool Preservation Using an automatically closing pool cover when the pool is not in use will help keep it in pristine condition by preventing debris, which can lower the pool’s chemical consumption by roughly 50 percent, as well as minimize water evaporation and heat loss, all for up to 70 percent in energy savings.

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The business in question opened via Instagram on June 23 and has already resulted in orders from Canada, Washington and California.

“They’ve all just seen our account, I guess, running through Instagram,” Grace Yost says.

“So that was super cool to see this was started in St. Louis but people all around are finding it.”

Currently June + Co. has five simple yet sophisticated rings that are made with 20-gauge, tarnish-resistant gold wire – the Grace ring, which has a multi-wrapped band with a mother-of-pearl stone; the Em, which is a slim gold band with a petite navy circular stone; the Jules, which contains three navy stones; the Audrey, which is a hammered gold stacked ring; and the latest, the Birdie, which mimics a soft oceanic wave.

“We wanted to start with affordable, simple, everyday rings,” Emma Yost says.

“We research a lot of different ideas before putting our own spin on it. … Norah will come to us with a design that she has made, and me and Grace will either perfect it or try it out before we launch it.”

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Each ring is made to order by Norah; however, each sister plays a crucial role in June + Co. “We like to say I’m the chief of operations,” Grace Yost says. “I keep track of orders, package them and make sure they are sent out. We have a spreadsheet that keeps all of our information organized, and then Emma is in charge of social media and graphic design. And Norah is the ring-maker, and she just cranks them out. … It has been so cool because we have all been able to work together using our different gifts and talents.”

Rings are available for purchase by either messaging June + Co. through Instagram or directly emailing the sisters at juneandco20@gmail.com.

“We never really thought we would get into jewelry,” Norah Yost says. “We have always kind of been interested in business and entrepreneurship, and that is something my dad does, so it has just been cool to watch him work hard for his ideas. So we kind of took this idea and ran with it, and we have discovered a new love for jewelry. It has just been fun.”

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6454 San bonita avEnuE clayton Renovated 4 BD, 4 bath, 2-story gem in Clayton with 3,200 sf on 3 levels plus Home Protection Plan.

...$825,000

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114 PillaR lanE cREvE coEuR (laduE SchoolS)

By Berkley and Son Development. A 2-story with 4 BD, 2.5 baths, and approximately 3,000 SF in cul-de-sac neighborhood!

Remodeled 4BD 3.5 bath, 1.5-story single-family villa w/ approximately 4,742 SF including finished walkout LL. Home Protection Plan.

1.5-story, six-bedroom, 4.5 bath home with approximately 4,600 square feet on three levels on a walkout 1.69-acre site.

...$775,000

...$735,000

...$698,000

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12553 Royal ManoR dRivE cREvE coEuR

7711 Gannon avEnuE univERSity city

Spectacular 4BD, 4 bath ranch renovation on a wooded walk-out .93-acre lot. Approximately 3,500+SF of finished space on 2 levels.

Remolded gem by Berkley, Ranch home with 4+ BD, 4+ bath with approx.

3,580 SF of finished space including walkout LL. New kitchen & baths, refinished wood floors, new carpet & paint, new lighting & plumbing fixtures.

Renovated three bedroom, three and a half bath newer townhome gem with 2,170 square feet on three levels. Just a short walk to Clayton and backed by the Home Protection Plan.

...$634,000

...$625,000

...$550,000

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1.03 acre teardown lot in the Heart of Ladue!

3 BD, 3+ bath renovation with 2,170 SF on two levels. Updates include new kitchen and baths, new roof, and windows, new electric panel, and refinished wood floors.

A spacious 4BD gem in Ames Place loaded with upgrades with approximately 2,800 SF of living space including finished LL and Home Protection Plan.

...$510,000

...$499,000

...$525,000

37 +/- Acres Horneker Road, Eureka MO 63069 This 37 acre property has some of the best views in St. Louis County, spanning as far as the eye can see! There is not a more private, peaceful, and beautiful place to build your “Trophy” home! Plenty of open space for horses/cattle! There is an existing pond to fish as well. If you like to hunt, there are TONS of deer and lots of turkey! Blacktop frontage, Rockwood schools... this is a very rare opportunity! $599,900

Eric Merchant of Trophy Properties & Auction 314.541.1218 | merchantofhomes.com

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3 JACCARD LANE

14839 STRAUB HILL LANE

12358 MULBERRY TREE COURT

36 POINTER LANE

FRONTENAC I $1,999,000 5 Bedrooms | 5 Full and 2 Half Baths I 7,266 Square Feet Commanding residence with pool, outdoor living area and luxury finishes.

CREVE COEUR I $819,000 5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths I 5,177 Square Feet Aesthetically appealing Questover Place home offering fresh neutral decor.

LISA COULTER 314.941.2883 lisacoulter.janetmcafee.com

CHESTERFIELD I $850,000 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full and 2 Half Baths I 5,221 Square Feet Brookhill Estates executive home with three levels of fabulous living space.

LADUE I $649,000 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths I 2,652 Square Feet Timeless Ladue style with high-profile millwork and rich hardwood floors.

LINDA BENOIST 314.504.5495 lindabenoist.janetmcafee.com

janet mcafee inc. l 9889 clayton road l saint louis, missouri 63124 l 314.997.4800 I www.janetmcafee.com

STEPHANIE CONNELL

janet mcafee inc.

9889 clayton road saint louis, missouri 63124 314.997.4800

WELL CONNECTED

In actual life, it’s not just what you know, it’s also who you know. If you are well connected in luxury real estate, you have strong relationships with a solid sphere of contacts, an impressive network of resources and exceptional knowledge of luxury market pricing and presentation.

Stephanie Connell is well connected.

For over eighteen years, high-net-worth individuals trusted Stephanie Connell with their home buying and selling decisions. She earned that trust helping her luxury clients achieve objectives. She is a Top Luxury Agent at Janet McAfee Real Estate and a Five-Star Customer Satisfaction award winner for twelve consecutive years.

Connect with Stephanie for all your real estate needs.

314.265.4739

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Home Sustaining att

Dharma + Dwell is a one-stop (online) shop for zero-waste wares and eco-friendly essentials curated and made in St. Louis.

By Bethany Christo | Photos by Michael Gallina, courtesy of Dharma + Dwell

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he first step in making the planet more sustainable might be as simple as changing your toothbrush.

From bamboo toothbrushes to reusable “unpaper” towels to organic cotton facial rounds and more, Dharma + Dwell aims to make low-impact living easy and convenient. It offers responsibly sourced eco-friendly and package-free home goods and everyday essentials for bath and body, kitchen and laundry, kids, shopping and cleaning, as well as sustainable bulk and refill alternatives.

After launching the business in January via a series of pop-ups in the metro area, Dharma + Dwell owner Jordan Blackhurst had four events under her belt when COVID-19 closures made her turn to e-commerce. However, her journey into low-waste living, which aims to avoid sending trash to landfills and the ocean by focusing on waste prevention via product reuse, had started more than a year prior, during an aha moment in the shower where she became acutely aware of all the wasteful plastic bottles with lengthy lists of mysterious ingredients that surrounded her. This spurred her to educate herself on making more environmentally conscious decisions and to set out on living a life with a wider view of our individual impacts on others and the planet.

“At Dharma + Dwell, we believe that the sustainability of our planet relies on us – making conscious decisions every day,” Blackhurst says. “Although Dharma + Dwell is a lifestyle and refill shop, my hope is that it serves as a catalyst for change in our city by raising awareness and educating others on the complex issues facing our society (e.g., climate change, environmental justice, consumption inequality and inequity).”

Blakhurst’s reasoning behind Dharma + Dwell’s name exemplifies its mission.

Dharma has a Sanskrit root and means “to uphold or sustain.” To practice dharma is to understand oneself and humanity’s relation to everything, including the Earth. Dwell evokes comfort and living, not only in our dwellings but also within the wider home concept of Earth. In combining the two words, Dharma + Dwell conveys the practice of making daily choices for our home with the greater good of all in mind. “It challenges us to consider the impact that every decision we

make will have on the planet and on generations to come,” Blackhurst says.

Blackhurst, who also runs the sustainable-living blog Conscious Me, wanted Dharma + Dwell to be a convenient place for customers to purchase all they need for daily living while having the confidence that each and every product is free of plastic, is sustainably sourced and is made without harmful ingredients – no Googling needed. Some of her most popular products also serve as a starter kit of sorts for those wanting to embark on their own sustainable-living journey: hand soap, a new multipurpose cleaning powder, reusable organic cotton mesh and muslin produce bags, natural deodorant, multiuse menstrual cups, metal safety razors, stain sticks, a pot scrubber made from teakwood and agave fiber, and much more.

Any of the Dharma + Dwell house-brand products can be returned for a fresh, refilled version at a lower cost (a slight adaptation of the original refill-your-own model introduced before the pandemic). These bulk items include shampoo and conditioner, the new cleaning powder, dish soap, dry shampoo, clay facial masks, hand and body lotion, and more. Every product comes with end-of-life instructions about how it should be properly and sustainably disposed, and only recycled or “upcycled” and compostable materials are used for shipping. Free porch pickup and $5 local delivery are available.

“I often hear that living sustainably can be expensive, and in some cases, there are higher price points,” Blackhurst says. “However, the most sustainable thing you can do is to use what you have – and in that case, it’s free! I try to sell what I believe are essentials or very practical items. I don’t want customers to feel that the only way to live with less waste is to buy more.

“I always encourage people to start small and focus on a particular area of their life (work, home, grocery shopping, etc.) or on a particular room in your house,” Blackhurst says. “For example, create a plastic-free bathroom, switch to a plant-based diet, volunteer with an organization that aligns to your values or carpool with other co-workers. Over time, these small changes add up.”

Dharma + Dwell, dharmaanddwell.com

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1661Wilson.com · $1,099,000 Chesterfield | Lake | 3,916 Sq. Ft.

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HOT PROPERTIES ‌ 347 CADDYSHACK CIRCLE 9 SUNSET HILLS

Dee Baebler 314-800-3613, 9347caddyshackcir.com Boasting more than 6,000 square feet of finished space, this well-appointed home provides plenty of room for events. Unwind in the custom-built walnut library or main-floor master suite, or entertain in the finished walk-out basement with a bar and wine cellar. $827,000

2505 HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE BRENTWOOD Allie Rossini & Alison Schneider Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-303-2137 (Rossini), 314-941-0421 (Schneider), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Secluded on an enormous lot, this nearly new home wows with high ceilings, hardwood floors and a fantastic floor plan. Have breakfast in the well-designed kitchen, with island seating and a breakfast area, and enjoy summer in the fully fenced, parklike backyard. $799,900

207 CRANDON DRIVE CLAYTON

Margy Beggs Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-348-8289 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com This classic custom-built home is situated in the heart of Clayton and provides an open family room, a breakfast room and a kitchen, plus a separate office space. The main-floor master suite opens to a beautiful terrace, and the fully finished lower level includes a fifth bedroom. $1,590,000

3 JACCARD LANE FRONTENAC

Linda Benoist & Lisa Coulter Janet McAfee Real Estate 314-941-2883, janetmcafee.com This commanding residence is complete with all the finishes for today’s luxury living, including the top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen, open family room, luxe master suite and two offices. Outdoors is perfect for summer entertaining, with a pool and patio with a fireplace and kitchen area.

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4 ENFIELD ROAD OLIVETTE

Heidi Long Janet McAfee Real Estate 314.308.2283, heidilong.janetmcafee.com This enchanting English-inspired home has been beautifully reimagined and expanded.

The updated kitchen has white cabinets, quartz counters, upscale appliances and now opens to dining room, and the sophisticated master suite includes a new master bath with elegant appointments throughout. $639,000

10436 LITZSINGER ROAD FRONTENAC

John Ryan The Ryan Tradition Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314-941-0572 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), theryantradition.com Situated in a gated Frontenac neighborhood with 5 bedroom suites and 8 bathrooms, this property provides plenty of space for family and guests to enjoy. The lower level provides multiple entertaining areas and a wine cellar, and the yard offers a pickleball court and beautiful pool area.

9347 CADDYSHACK CIRCLE PHOTO BY PEAKS VIEW, LLC‌; 3 JACCARD LANE AND 10436 LITZSINGER ROAD PHOTO BY STEVEN B. SMITH‌

By Maggie Peters

9801 LOG CABIN COURT LADUE

Wayne Norwood & Ben Patton Janet McAfee Real Estate 314-629-3931, waynenorwood.janetmcafee.com Own this unique abode, one of the more fascinating residential compounds in St. Louis County. The 3-acre property includes a fourlevel main house and a guesthouse with full kitchen and laundry, as well as a four-season glass-enclosed pool, a gym and a lighted sports court. $5,750,000

375 PEBBLE ACRES DRIVE TOWN AND COUNTRY Stephanie Connell Janet McAfee Real Estate 314-265-4739, janetmcafee.com

This renovated ranch has just under 3,000 square feet of main-floor living space in an open floor plan that features a stunning kitchen, family room and separate dining room. Additional highlights are a three-car garage and finished lower level with a work-out area. $764,000

2565 MELODY LANE CUBA

497 ACRES OSAGE RIVER TUSCUMBIA

This recently renovated 1850s brick farmhouse sits on more than 111 lush acres with two man-made lakes, a hand-built barn and stables, and a windmill to help lower electric costs.

The interior is fully modernized, including a new kitchen that features custom cabinets and granite counters.

Discover the property that has it all. From a hunting and recreation retreat to a restful sanctuary, you can build your dream atop these bluffs, which overlook the Osage River and afford you some of the most incredible views found in the Ozarks. $1,565,550

8 ROBINDALE LADUE

22 SOUTHMOOR DRIVE CLAYTON

Secluded in the heart of Ladue, this custom home completed by Dublen Homes sits on a beautiful, wooded .74-acre site. Featuring approximately 5,300 square feet of living space, this 4-bedroom, 3½-bathroom plan is loaded with upgrades and beautiful finishes. $2,089,000

A showstopping home in one of Clayton’s favorite neighborhoods, 22 Southmoor Drive combines elegant architecture with updated, modern finishes to fit today’s lifestyle. With gleaming hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, Palladian windows and exquisite millwork, this home is simply spectacular. $1,395,000

Ted Wight Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314-607-5555, ted@tedwight.com, 2565Melody.com

Steve Mathes & Joe Mathes Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker 314-503-6533 (Steve), 314-276-1604 (Joe), 314-997-3412 (office), steveandjoemathes.com

Eric Merchant Trophy Properties & Auction 314-541-1218 (direct), 855-573-5263 (office), merchantofhomes.com

Christy Thompson Janet McAfee Real Estate 314-974-6140, christythompson.janetmcafee.com

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HOT PROPERTIES

By Maggie Peters

Gina Bundy Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314-267-6262 (direct), 314-725-0009 (office), dielmannsothbysrealty.com This gorgeous, custom-built home in the center of Ladue offers more than 4 bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms within its open floor plan. Additional features include the 3-floor elevator, five-zone thermal heating and cooling system, Vantage smart home system and four-car garage.

12907 SUNSET BLUFF COURT SUNSET HILLS Mark Gellman & Neil Gellman The Gellman Team Coldwell Banker Premier 314-336-1991, thegellmanteam.com, 12907SunsetBluff.com

Backing to Laumeier Sculpture Park, this magnificent custom-built home provides more than 7,600 square feet of living space! Highlights include the great room with a 2-story curved wall of windows, the top-of-the-line kitchen and the main-floor master suite – featuring dual walk-in closets and a luxurious master bath.

7 WESTMORELAND PLACE ST. LOUIS

18689 WILD HORSE CREEK ROAD WILDWOOD

This 1890 residence delivers exquisite curb appeal with a highly detailed façade of Indiana limestone. Featuring unparalleled architectural detailing, including inlaid hardwood floors, oak paneling, original carved mantels and crown molding, this home has been tastefully updated for today’s lifestyle. $1,400,000

A stunning equestrian estate on roughly 12 acres, this residence includes a beautifully updated 5-stall barn, an indoor riding area, three fenced pastures and a completely updated main farmhouse and guesthouse, overlooking captivating views of Chesterfield Valley.

Kevin Hurley & John Zarky Janet McAfee Real Estate 314-560-4977, kevinhurley.janetmcafee.com

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Cathy Shaw-Connely Tom Shaw Realtors 636-346-4960, shawrealtors.com

WESTMORELAND PLACE PHOTO BY PEAKS VIEW, LLC‌

4 SUNNY MEADE LADUE

Expectations Exceeded!

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2446 HIGHWAY Z, WENTZVILLE

3755 MEALER LANE, WASHINGTON

125 acres in the heart of Wentzville, Commercial Possibilities on Hwy Z & Hwy N, 2 Cottages w/ Lake Views, Stunning Custom Built Home w/ Pool.

Incredible 150+ tillable acre farm, pasture with scattered trees, pond, a spring fed creek, 40x60 equipment shed, large barn, and a beautiful farm house.

Larry Patey (636) 812-4467

Janie Schriewer (314) 805-9359

Offered at $11,250,000 | approx. 8,864 SF

22 BRIARCLIFF, LADUE

Offered at $1,790,000 | approx. 1,890 SF

128 SLOCUM AVE, WEBSTER GROVES

Offered at $1,215,000 | approx. 6,304 SF / 5,100 SF total living area

Offered at $1,150,000 | approx. 4,054 SF / 4,521 SF total living area

Exquisite home with park-like setting. Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, large living spaces, updated kitchen. 5 luxurious BD & 5 BA.

2017 Custom built home on a 1-acre lot in Webster Groves. Impeccable quality & craftsmanship throughout this beautiful one of a kind home.

Nicole Graham (314) 775-0643

Christi Miceli (314) 750-0765

2141 MEADOW VALLEY DRIVE, INNSBROOK

115 SCHILLER STREET #113 1/2, HERMANN

Offered at $875,000 | approx. 4,058 SF / 5,858 SF total living area

Offered at $719,000 | approx. 5,000 SF

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

Circa 1880’s building, completely re-modeled to contain a bar, event space, and guest suites, is recognized by National Historic Preservation.

Bob Becherer & Greg Davis (314) 308-7372

Janie Schriewer (314) 805-9359

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514 Fox Ridge Road Frontenac, Missouri | $1,499,999

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Exceptional atrium ranch on a picturesque Frontenac acre. A floating curved staircase anchors the open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows. Find two gourmet kitchens and refined living and entertaining areas on both levels. Features include an opulent master bedroom suite and an outdoor oasis with covered decks, patios, pool, hot tub and pool house with kitchen featuring professional series appliances & exquisite cabinetry. 3 car garage.

Heidi Long (314) 308 - 2283 HeidiLLong@aol.com HeidiLongRealEstate.com

janet mcafee inc. l 9889 clayton road l saint louis, missouri 63124 l 314.997.4800 I www.janetmcafee.com

ATTON • 314.629.3931 WAYNE NORWOOD &B PATTON WAYNE NORWOOD & EN BEN PATTON • 314.629.3931 OMES STL. COM WWW .FINEST HOMES STL. WWW .FINEST HOMES STL. COM 42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS 42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS

9625 LADUE ROAD 9625 LADUE ROAD

HUNTLEIGH - $6,850,000 HUNTLEIGH - $6,850,000

9801 LOG CABIN COURT 9801 LOG CABIN COURT

LADUE - $5,250,000 LADUE - $5,250,000 LADUE - $5,250,000

LADUE - $5,750,000 LADUE - $5,750,000

8401 UNIVERSITY DRIVE WEST BRENTMOOR PARK 8401 8401 UNIVERSITY DRIVE 29 29 WEST BRENTMOOR PARK UNIVERSITY DRIVE

SOLD SOLD CLAYTON - $2,995,000

CLAYTON - $2,995,000 21 FAIR OAKS DRIVE 21 FAIR OAKS DRIVE

CLAYTON - $2,295,000 CLAYTON - $2,295,000

EIGH WOODS DRIVE 16 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE 16 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE

LADUE - $1,595,000 LADUE - $1,595,000

13000 DEUTSCHMANN LANE 13000 DEUTSCHMANN LANE

2 ACRE BUILDING 2 ACRE BUILDING SITESITE 2 ACRE BUILDING SITE HUNTLEIGH - $1,175,000 HUNTLEIGH - $1,175,000 HUNTLEIGH - $1,175,000

OPEN 1-3 PM OPEN SUNSUN 1-3 PM DES PERES - $949,000 DES PERES - $949,000

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By Maggie Peters | Home photos by Spicewood Photography, Jill Azar photo by Carmody Creative

12 TWIN SPRINGS LANE  LADUE

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ituated on a grand 3-acre lot featuring exquisite landscaping, this stunning Ladue mansion has spectacular living and entertaining spaces as well as one-of-a-kind features. The main floor offers an abundance of formal and informal areas, including a charming eat-in kitchen, a spacious office, an extraordinary terrace and a tranquil master suite. Take the sweeping staircase to your expansive lower level, with plenty of room to relax and entertain with a home theater, workout room, billiard room and private guest suite with access to the back patio. Enjoy the summer in your outdoor entertaining spaces, with a hot tub and custom 50-foot pool, all tucked into a parklike setting and surrounded by travertine terraces, patios and spectacular plantings. Explore the details in this extraordinary home, from the three additional bedrooms on the second floor, all with their own baths, to the roughed-in space above the porte-cochère.

This 5-bedroom, 6 full-bathroom and 2 half-bathroom home in Ladue is listed for $3,900,000.

Jill Azar 314-616-8836 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy has expertise of the central corridor and consistently ranks among local top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of the 100-plus agents there specialize in luxury real estate. All are familiar with metro area neighborhoods, from the Central West End to Highway 64/40 to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

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9347 Caddyshack Circle Sunset Hills | $827,000

Open HOuse August 2nd frOm 1- 4pm

Located in the prestigious Manors of Tapawingo subdivision this well-appointed home boasts over 6000 sqft of finished space with custom-built walnut library and main floor master suite. This open concept home provides plenty of room for entertainment and events. Finished walk out basement with a bar and wine cellar, bedroom, bathroom, recreation area and plenty of storage. Enjoy an ever-changing landscape from the 700 sqft oversized deck or the floor to ceiling windows of this home positioned on hole #2 of the Woodlands Course at Tapawingo National Golf Course.

Come enjoy a lifetime of memories at 9347 Caddyshack Circle.

Contact the owners for more information at 314-800-3613 or visit www.9347caddyshackcir.com.

207 Crandon Drive

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Clayton | $1,590,000

lassic custom-built home in the heart of Clayton with main floor master leading to the beautiful terrace. Open family room, breakfast room, and kitchen, plus a separate den/office. Wonderful fully finished lower level with fifth bedroom and 3-car heated garage.

Available August 7th!

Margy Beggs 314.348.8289

mbeggs@lauramccarthy.com

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30 Dunleith Drive, Ladue - $1.329M

11 High Acres, Olivette - $819K

16 Dromara Road, Ladue - $2.19M

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225 North Harrison, Kirkwood - $939K

17 Dwyer Place, Ladue - $829K

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DON’T JUST LIST YOUR HOME, SELL IT! In these challenging times, having the perfect space for you and your loved ones is essential. Our real estate market is active! If you are considering a move, contact Julie for a confidential assessment. Getting the most for your home in the least amount of time is her specialty!

Learn more at julielanerealestate.com. julie@julielanerealestate.com 314.303.6504

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FOR SALE

10078 Litzsinger Ladue, Missouri - $4,750,000

The ultimate in privacy, This executive estate offers over 12,000 sq ft of living space, tucked away on 3 acres of private professionally landscaped grounds with 30x60 ft luxury pool with fountain. Perfect for entertaining, find extra large formal and informal spaces highlighted by walls of windows, soaring 10ft -16 ft ceilings throughout with 2 levels of brick terraces allowing you to entertain seamlessly between outdoor and in.

FOR SALE

1203 Devonworth

Town & Country, Missouri - $2,995,000 Gorgeous custom executive home in prestigious gated Devonworth. Nestled on a premium 1.53 acre lot, this home offers keen attention to detail, and high end finishes throughout the sprawling 8000+ sq ft of living space. Find a luxury main floor master suite connected to the library/den via a private wet bar. The formal dining room and living room give way to the high end open custom kitchen with Subzero, Viking, Walker Zanger backsplash and more.

DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Peaks View LLC

9625 LADUE ROAD  LADUE

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his stunning home, known as the Woodlands, offers you the very best in living and entertaining. Exceptional architectural details abound, including dome, beamed and custom Italian ceilings, arched openings and built-ins, and a wood-paneled library, as well as marble, limestone and wood floors. Find all the ease of modern living in your custom kitchen, offering two islands, a butler’s pantry and top-of-the-line appliances. Later, unwind in your exquisite master suite, featuring his-and-her baths and dressing rooms. There’s no limit to enjoying the outdoors this summer, with 8 stunning acres of manicured grounds that include a lighted greenhouse, an herb and vegetable garden, a tennis court, multiple stone terraces, a waterfall and a pond.

Let guests or family stay all season without concern, providing them with the apartment above the carriage house. Entertain them by the lap pool, or keep cool in the fully finished lower-level rec room – with a walk-behind wet bar.

This 5-bedroom, 9-bathroom home in Ladue is listed for $5,250,000 Wayne Norwood & Ben Patton 314-629-3931 (Norwood), 314-435-4606 (Patton), finesthomesstl.com, janetmcafee.com From its humble beginning, Janet McAfee Real Estate, a recognized local leader, enjoys a corporate office, 100-plus active agents and a significant presence in the central corridor. Through exclusive relocation and marketing affiliations, the syndication of listings, leading real estate portals and distinguished luxury partners, Janet McAfee Real Estate offers global reach.

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Presenting…

150 Carondelet Plaza #2201 Offered at $2,750,000 An oasis above it all! Designed by NYC decorator Brian Murphy, this condo will take your breath away with its spectacular 22nd floor views and 4 terraces.

A space for grand entertaining, as well as inspiring day-to-day living!

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL ARCHWAY INSTITUTE FOR ADDICTIVE DISEASES AND CO-EXISTING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

EXPERIENCE HOPE GALA

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RCHway Institute hosted its seventh annual Experiencing Hope Gala in early March at the LiUNA Event Center in Sunset Hills. The event featured a reception and silent auction, dinner and addresses from board members and the co-founders of the organization, Dan and Jan Stuckey. The ARCHway Health Award went to Christine Jacobs, M.D., and Katie Heiden-Rootes, Ph.D. Keynote speaker Jordan Hampton shared his “Story of Hope,” a successful recovery aided by ARCHway Institute. Dr. Sam Page, county executive of St. Louis County, also made a surprise appearance. The annual ARCHway Institute event raises money for addiction and substance abuse recovery programs, as well as awareness of addiction as a disease. The organization offers programs and resources to help families and those affected by substance abuse, helping people heal during their journey of recovery.

Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!

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The people we have met and worked with and helped have become such a part of our lives, and knowing recovery is possible should give us all hope.

Knowing that we can help change the stigma attached to this disease, along with watching those in recovery and their families enjoy giving back and moving forward, is very fulfilling.

Christine Jacobs, Fred Rottnek, Katie Heiden-Rootes

– JAN STUCKEY, BOARD SECRETARY AND CAREGIVER

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Mark and Susan Shields

Rob and Julie Reed, Ann Shannon, Mark Bieliecke

Jenny Armbruster, Shelley Stretch

Donna and Dave Whiteley

Marie Cuddihee, Kim Becker

Don and Christy Willey

Brian Hevesy, Becky Robb

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SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

nonprofit spotlight MEMBER PROFILE

By Maggie Peters

ON THE BOARD: JAMES G. KOMAn James G. Koman joined the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation Board of Governors in 2007, and in January 2020, he began a 2-year term as the board’s president. Koman is CEO and founder of ElmTree Funds, a St. Louis-based commercial real estate investment firm. In his role, he oversees company operations and provides strategic vision, with an established network of more than $3.6 billion in real estate assets.

“For my wife, Jennifer, and I, the health of our region’s children is very important,” Koman says.

“So I am honored to start this new chapter.”

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation provides the financial support necessary for delivering exceptional health care to all children in need of care. Through proactive community and communication efforts, philanthropic giving and stewardship, the foundation’s mission is to build strong partnerships that will result in world-class pediatric health care at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

In the early 1950s, a group of local leaders convened to oversee the campaign to build the nation’s first free-standing Catholic children’s hospital.

This dedicated team would later form a board of

governors to provide oversight of all fundraising activities in support of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

When the hospital opened its doors in 1956, the field of pediatric medicine was in its early days. At a time when only 4 percent of physicians in the state of Missouri were pediatricians, the hospital’s partnership with Saint Louis University School of Medicine meant that families from previously underserved sections of the City of St. Louis, as well as the Metro East, would have access to high-quality care for their children.

Today, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon serves more than 200,000 children every year, from the first Level

I pediatric trauma center in the state and clinical programs that have been nationally-ranked by U.S. News & World Report, to community outreach and education programs.

In spite of the community challenges brought on

by COVID-19 in the first half of the year, Koman adds, “We can’t forget the struggles that are faced every day at Cardinal Glennon. Our dedicated, loyal health care workers show up every day and work tirelessly to help kids and their families, because they still need us.”

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SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, 3800 Park Ave., St. Louis, 314-577-5605, glennon.org

Our dedicated, loyal healthcare workers show up every day and work tirelessly to help kids and their families, because cause they still need ed us us.

– James G. Koman, board president

ARTS & CULTURE

54 Dinner to Go 55 Art & Soul 56 Home Cooking 58 FEATURE:

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DINNER TO GO

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n the metro area’s Delmar Loop business district, Prime 55 features upscale dining with Cajun flair in a menu of appetizers, sandwiches and entrées available both for pickup and for limited dining on its main floor and patio.

The restaurant, which debuted in May 2019, comes from St. Louis natives and childhood friends Orlando Watson and Tony Davis, both of whom previously worked in entertainment.

Specifically, Watson served as a producer for several major music labels and co-founded the multitiered music company Rockhouse Entertainment, while Davis’ résumé includes managing St. Louis hip-hop superstar Nelly.

“In these later years, Tony and I were trying to find something to do together,” Watson says.

“We thought a restaurant would be a good way for us to come together with all of our resources, connections and know-how through the years.”

Thus was born Prime 55, whose savory offerings include lobster fries, Cajun grilled street corn and crab cakes finished with lemon aioli

and pickled onions. The restaurant’s sandwiches, meanwhile, include a smoked chicken grilled cheese with wood-smoked chicken, Gruyère spread, crispy onions and arugula. A beef or turkey burger is available on a kaiser roll topped with Swiss and house sauce.

Entrées include a vegetable pasta with Cajun Alfredo sauce, a vegetable medley and Parmesan – with chicken or shrimp optional.

Another highlight, the sweet chili salmon, features blackened Atlantic salmon with mushroom “dirty” rice, seasoned vegetables and sweet chili sauce.

“Being from U City and growing up in the Loop area, I just know this neighborhood so well,” Watson says. “I think we had our finger on the pulse of what was missing down there. We’re just excited that we’re able to put something in the Loop area that’s a bit different.

“It’s been exciting to see people from all walks of life come through that door.”

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ART & SOUL

By Bryan A. Hollerbach Image courtesy of Nancy Newman Rice

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lmost two decades after the fact, 9/11 continues to haunt many Americans as the disturbing architectural vista of Nancy Newman Rice’s Afterwards I attests.

Although now living in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood, Rice hails from New York City, subsequently studying at Ithaca, New York’s famed Cornell University before earning both Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees at Washington University in St. Louis.

The creation of the 40-inchsquare 2019 oil on canvas showcased here, Rice says, directly related to the horrifying Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the twin towers and the Pentagon.

“The painting Afterwards I is part of a series that’s a response to a dystopian future altered by time and human interference,” the artist relates.

“Some of the images in this work are drawn from photographs of the remaining ruins of the twin towers.

“Like many New Yorkers living elsewhere, I felt as if I needed to be back in my city, to add my ineffectual contribution to the collective pain.”

The painting tells the tale, mixing a relatively restrained palette with an unsettling geometric assault – a surfeit of lines of varying weight, suggesting architectural components or the reflections of such components, slashing and angling and thrusting in every direction across the picture plane.

At the bottom right corner of the painting, something reminiscent of rebar, its structural integrity compromised by hideous stress, curves upward; at its top right, meanwhile, something like sunshine lacking all redemptive power streams downward.

“My larger paintings take

LIKE MANY NEW YORKERS LIVING ELSEWHERE, I FELT AS IF I NEEDED TO BE BACK IN MY CITY [FOLLOWING 9/11] …

– NANCY NEWMAN RICE

approximately three months to complete,” states Rice, who has earned, among manifold other honors, both a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for painting and an Artist’s Residency Award at the venerable Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. “Because I’m left-handed, I usually work from right to left.

“The precision of my brushstrokes requires some pressure on the surface – thus, the canvas is mounted on Sintra, a plastic substrate, which provides a hard, flat surface on which to paint. The paintings then hang in my studio for several months, which gives me the chance to make changes if needed.”

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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FEATURED ARTIST, VISIT NANCYNEWMANRICE.COM. Metro area artists who wish to be considered for future installments of this monthly department of Ladue News should email inquiries to bhollerbach@laduenews.com with “Art & Soul” in the subject line.

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Ingredients Muffins  2 medium sweet potatoes  ½ cup molasses  ½ cup canola oil  2 eggs  1 cup granulated sugar  2 cups all-purpose flour  1 tsp baking soda  ½ tsp fine sea salt  1 tsp ground nutmeg Streusel  ½ cup dark brown sugar  ½ cup chopped pecans  ½ tsp ground nutmeg Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prick potatoes all over with a fork, and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about an hour or until they are soft. Let potatoes cool, then peel and mash them.

Set aside.

2. Turn oven down to 350 degrees. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line pan with baking cups.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together molasses, canola oil and eggs until well combined. Add mashed sweet potatoes, and stir together.

4. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Pour mixture into wet ingredients, and stir together until just combined – don’t overmix. Pour batter into cups a little over halfway full.

5. In a separate small bowl, combine streusel ingredients. Top muffin batter in pans with a few teaspoons of streusel.

6. Bake muffins for 23 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Let cool for about 10 minutes in pan, and then remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.

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DIZZINESS SLOWING YOU DOWN? TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE. BY: DR. BETH TEMPLIN, PT, DPT, GCS GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Did you know that dizziness affects 70% of people 65 years and older? No wonder it is the most common reason that people over the age of 70 go to see their physician every year.

Unfortunately, dizziness is not often well understood by many health care providers, who may believe that it’s a "normal" part of aging. They typically prescribe medications like Meclizine or Antivert and tell you to limit your activity and to live with it.

As a Physical Therapist who specializes in treating “dizzy” patients, I can tell you firsthand dizziness is NOT something with which you have to live.

Here are some common misbeliefs people have about dizziness and vertigo: Rest will make my dizziness go away Medications like Meclizine will keep it from coming back If I avoid activities that bring it on (like rolling over in bed) it will stop My hearing is fine, so it can't be my inner ear I've lost my hearing, so of course I'm going to have bad balance All of the above assumptions are FALSE. Dizziness and vertigo can be caused by several factors, which can make it tricky to treat properly. The good news is that many causes of dizziness and vertigo are treatable in older adults! This means we can help you to eliminate or better manage your symptoms with specific exercises.

So what's the difference between dizziness and vertigo? Have you ever experienced a spinning sensation? Like the room was spinning around you or that you were spinning even though you were standing or laying perfectly still? Maybe you sat up on the edge of your bed, only to feel like you were being pulled back down to one side or another. Or you felt symptoms come on with looking up to reach into a cupboard or while leaning back to get your hair washed in the beauty shop?

If you have, then you’ve probably experienced vertigo. This differs from other forms of dizziness where a person may report feeling lightheaded, like they may pass out or that they just feel unsteady on their feet. Vertigo can be a very strong and negative symptom that affects your ability to function on a day to day basis. The good news is, the most common form of vertigo in older adults responds very well to Physical Therapy.

The number one cause of vertigo in older adults is something called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) or Positional Vertigo for short. Even though the name is intimidating, it’s actually a very treatable condition. This very specific type of vertigo is caused by loose crystals in your inner ear.

These crystals are a normal part of the inner ear, but in individuals with vertigo, they break loose from the surface of the inner ear and start to float around in the canals.

Since it is not normal for these crystals to float around inside the inner ear, they cause you to feel like you’re spinning even when you are not.

The treatment for Positional Vertigo is a maneuver which helps the crystals move out of the canals, back into the part of the inner ear where they belong. Most patients experience relief of their vertigo symptoms after 1-2 sessions. Additional visits are recommended as most people have developed weakness and poor balance as a result of their vertigo.

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French artist Jean-François Millet (1814-1875) inspired many other famous artists including van Gogh, Monet, Munch and Dalí. You won’t want to miss seeing van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” coming to St. Louis from the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, and then view Millet’s “Starry Night” painting that served as van Gogh’s inspiration.

Tickets are limited. For safety protocols, visit slam.org. #MilletandModernArt

Jean-François Millet, French, 1814–1875; Summer, The Gleaners, 1853; oil on canvas; 15 1/16 × 11 9/16 inches; Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art 2020.80

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Handcrafted

M Memories ie Photo by PCB Home

If my artwork brings someone to tears because what I’ve given them is a precious heirloom that captures a memory or something significant in their life, that is the most rewarding feeling.”

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By Amanda Dahl | Photos courtesy of Virginia Graham Designs

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he year 2020, among other things, has truly highlighted the value of making memories with and mementos for those we love. Ginny Graham experienced this need in a very real way during the period of her life that first called her to create.

“My dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 acute myeloid leukemia, a very aggressive type of cancer,” the owner of Virginia Graham Designs says. “He asked me to write down on 4-by-6 cards Scripture verses and quotes for him to look at and memorize. When he was lying in the hospital and had no energy and could do nothing else, he’d read those cards and have glimpses of hope and peace.”

Charged with the mission to comfort her father through visual expression, Graham taught herself the art of watercolor and calligraphy through online sources.

“I gave it my all,” she says. “I always loved and valued artwork. There was no talent, [but] there was appreciation. It was amateur hour. I looked up types of pens that I could use and tried to make [the cards] look pretty. I was an entrepreneurial spirit – always coming up with [business ideas like] walking dogs or lemonade stands.”

As Graham’s talent evolved, she posted her artwork on social media, and inquiries began pouring in. Virginia Graham Designs was thus born, offering bespoke heirlooms that customers could treasure for a lifetime. Graham began helping others feel connected to moments in time and the people they loved through her giftable artwork.

“I felt myself coming alive,” she says. “Through my dad’s chemotherapy and going in and out of the hospital, I would come home from work and do artwork at the end of the day, [which] became like therapy for me. My dad passed away in 2016, but I felt like he had given me this gift – this love for entrepreneurship.”

What began as a part-time gig for the first-grade Spanish immersion teacher became Graham’s sole profession when she moved to St. Louis with her husband, who was studying to be a chiropractor. Four years later (two years after moving to St. Louis), her passion-turned-business continues to thrive.

“I feel like the most unlikely artist,” the former educator adds. “I don’t have any formal training in watercolor or calligraphy. As much as I love

Photo by Shan Cait Photography

teaching, I’m now educating in a new capacity with art.”

Although living in a digital age offers endless opportunities to document lives, many merely take photos only to leave them sitting on their phones.

“I quickly realized that people wanted to capture the most significant moments of their lives – whether their baby’s birth, their wedding day or even the death of a loved one,” Graham says. “They wanted something they could frame on their wall.”

Through her artwork, Graham has struck a chord that resonates with her, as well. “If my artwork brings someone to tears because what I’ve given them is a precious heirloom that captures a memory or something significant in their life, that is the most rewarding feeling,” she says. “There is no better feeling than seeing my artwork – that I have poured my heart, soul and time into – come to life in an actual physical product.”

Graham continues: “Seeing that hung in somebody’s home where they see it every single day is so rewarding. I’ve been involved with other businesses before where you work for someone’s idea or product or curriculum. There is nothing like seeing something I’ve dreamed up brought to life with my own two hands.”

Graham recently collaborated with PCB Home, an organic and handmade home décor line based in Cranbury, New Jersey, on a new collection now available at virginiagrahamdesigns.com/pcb-home. She hints that additional exciting collections for Virginia Graham Designs are on the horizon, as well as online courses in watercolor and calligraphy that she aims to launch before the winter holidays this year.

Virginia Graham Designs, 248-840-0898, virginiagrahamdesigns.com

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by bryan a. hollerbach

ThiS quiNTeT of Nearby MiSSouri wiNerieS – aLL of which are eMpLoyiNg SociaL DiSTaNciNg MeaSureS – offerS a perfecT SoLuTioN for MeTro area DayTripperS LookiNg To eNjoy SoMe freSh air aND viNo.

Cedar Lake CeLLars continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary, having reopened May 8. The 400acre establishment, which welcomes guests from Friday through Sunday, is practicing customary coronaviral precautions, including what it amusingly has dubbed “Swan Distancing”: what the winery’s website defines as maintaining the usual precautionary 6 feet not only among guests – but also between guests and Cedar Lake Cellars’ wild swans and cygnets.

Cedar Lake Cellars, 11008 Schreckengast Road, Wright City, 636-745-9500, cedarlakecellars.com

CHandLer HiLL Vineyards sprawls across a picturesque rural ridge and, in the words of its website, boasts a “magnificent 4,500-square-foot terrace.” The establishment’s name pays homage to Joseph Chandler, who owned the property (adjoining a familial home of legendary American frontiersman Daniel Boone) till his death in 1952 at the age of 98, according to the website. Chandler Hill Vineyards welcomes guests from Tuesday through Sunday.

Chandler Hill Vinyards, 596 Defiance Road, Defiance, 636-798-2675, chandlerhillvinyards.com

CHauMette Vineyards & Winery occupies 310 acres roughly 23 miles southwest of the oldest extant settlement west of the Mississippi. Selfcharacterized on its landing page as “the premier midwest winery destination,” the oenophilic oasis comes from 1961 Ladue Horton Watkins High School grad Hank Johnson and his wife, Jackie. It welcomes guests from Wednesday through Sunday and urges them to savor the culinary expertise of Rob Beasley, executive chef at the Grapevine Grill, which USA Today, in 2017, named one of the 10 best winery restaurants nationwide.

Chaumette Vineyards & Winery, 24345 State Route WW, Ste. Genevieve, 573-747-1000, chaumette.com

MonteLLe Winery welcomes guests throughout the week. It effectively opened in 1970 in what its website designates as “the first viticultural area in the United States.” In addition to its wines, Montelle Winery – the selfcharacterized “first winery in Missouri with a distillery” – also tempts visitors with a quartet of house-made brandies: apple, cherry and peach, as well as grappa, the Italianate spirit made from the lees of grapes after pressing to make wine.

Montelle Winery, 201 Montelle Drive, Augusta, 636-228-4464, montelle.com

stone HiLL Winery proudly makes this mindboggling statement on its website: “Established in 1847, and well before there was a Napa Valley wine industry, Stone Hill grew to be the second largest winery in the United States! … By the 1870s, the winery was shipping 1,250,000 gallons of wine per year.” That website includes a gallery of some breathtaking vintage photos and illustrations from Stone Hill Winery’s history. Today comprising seven vineyards on 190 acres, it welcomes guests weeklong (although its Vintage Restaurant closes on Tuesday and Wednesday).

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Yucko's

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

Services BRIAN'S HAULING U Name It & We Haul It! 7 Days - Same Day. Brush, Appliances, Clean Outs, Demo, Bsmts & Garage, Etc. Call Brian 314-740-1659

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Vacation Rentals

Wanted

NAPLES FLORIDA RENTAL Walk To Beach, Golf, Tennis

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

314-495-4095

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+ Se We Are Buying ... lling watches • jewelry • diamonds • sterling • coins • scrap gold We pay TOP PRICES and offer SAME DAY PAYMENTS! If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by or call for appointment for a no obligation quote. Extra premium prices paid for signed

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BARTEL’S ESTATE GALLERY

St. Louis, New York, Palm Beach

10411 Clayton Road, Ste. 101 Le Chateau Village Frotenac, MO 63131

Free Verbal Appraisals

314-991-1999

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

Services

Trees

CONCRETE WORK

Tuckpointing

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

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

M. Galati, LLC Tuckpointing Spot or Entire Home

McGreevy Piano Tuning Bill McGreevy Piano Technician & Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevygmail.com

Powerwashing Window Cleaning Excellent Rates, Fully Insured, Impeccable References, Free Estimates Diligent, LLC, 314-803-3865 diligentllc.biz

Color Match Experts Power Washing

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

Michael Baumann 636-375-2812

Tuckpointing

for a free estimate and property inspection.

You'll be glad you called!

GILLS

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

(636) 274-1378 GillsTrees.com

314-365-4241 MIRELLI

TUCKPOINTING LLC

Tuckpointing

Trees Trees Trimmed & Removed

Owner on site to insure CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Tree Service Professionals.

Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service, Insured. Call

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING • Tuckpointing • Chimney & Brick Repair • Caulking • Chimney Sweeping • Flue Re-lining BBB A+ 2013 Torch Award

$50 off $500+ For Bid Call or Email 314-200-9488 masseytpmgmail.com

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Family Owned and Operated 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

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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 SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's, Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags & Guns

Call 314-249-5369

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