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Wildwood | $1,899,900

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1940 Brakemeyer Road Owensville | $995,000

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8025 Maryland Avenue #12B Clayton | $725,000

1538 Flora Del Drive Fenton | $599,900

16209 Valley Estates Court Wildwood | $599,900

The Enclaves at Cherry Hills Wildwood | $649,000

730 Cleveland Avenue Kirkwood | $638,000

342 Saint Andrews Drive Saint Albans | $600,000

12186 Bridle Trail Lane Sunset Hills | $539,500

716 Brittany Lane University City | $499,000

2475 Barrett Heights Drive Ballwin | $465,000

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642 Old Ballwin Road Ballwin | $289,900

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THIS WEEK’S OPENING OF A NEW GROCERY STORE IN THE DELMAR Loop as part of The Lofts at Washington University project is noteworthy on so many levels. The store, United Provisions, is from the same St. Louis family who owns the popular Global Foods Market in Kirkwood, where adventurous chefs like me can find polvoron candy and banana ketchup from the Philippines, among other international delicacies.

In addition to their new supermarket, the Prapaisilp family, who hails from Thailand, has partnered with chef Ben Poremba (of Elaia & Olio fame) to offer an eatery within the store. And for late-night/early morning owls, Joe Edwards’ 24-hour Peacock Diner will open next door to United Provisions in a few weeks.

Add to that housing for more than 400 Washington University students, and you’ve got a tiny, modern urban ‘village’ smack dab in the middle of one of America’s greatest streets.

What a great example of how local business entrepreneurs can work together to create more vibrant neighborhoods! See more of the story on p. 20.

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More New Listings 150 Carondelet Plaza, #901 (Clayton). Light-filled kitchen/family room with marble countertops and breakfast island walks out to one of two terraces. French doors provide access to a large master with built-in office/dressing room and custom walk-in closet. Marble embellishes the master bath, and the living room and dining room opens up to both terraces, capturing views of the swimming pool. $895,000.

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40 Bellerive Acres (Normandy). Located in a in a private subdivision with one entrance in and out, this home's central location is adjacent to the UMSL and provides easy access to the entire metro area. Walk to MetroLink for fun trips to the zoo, art museum and sporting events.

Formal living room and dining room boast shining wood floors and large windows all looking out to scenic views. Special features include a first floor family room, a first floor bedroom and full bath, a gorgeous yard with a very large rear deck and a three-car garage. $279,000

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1. 26 Spoede Road ● Creve Coeur

$675,000

1 Fordyce Lane (Ladue).

$2,295,000

1526 Holly Drive (Webster Groves).

$234,900

11220 Hunters Pond (Creve Coeur).

$1,975,000

837 Clark Avenue (Webster Groves).

$224,900

4 Barclay Woods Drive (Ladue).

$1,950,000

706 Yeatman Avenue (Webster Groves).

$200,000

8130 Westmoreland Avenue (Clayton).

$1,899,000

273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).

$199,000

765 W. Kirkham Avenue (Glendale).

$1,700,000

271 Copper Mountain (Fenton).

$184,900

21 Windsor Terrace Lane (Creve Coeur). $1,675,000

1223 Missouri (Kirkwood).

$179,900

19 Portland Drive (Frontenac).

$1,595,000

6416 Pernod Ave. (St Louis).

$175,000

7953 Park Drive (Richmond Heights).

$1,475,000

2137 Oak Drive (Crystal Lake Park).

$175,000

7 Warson Downs (Ladue).

$1,295,000

3358 Hampton Crossing (St. Charles).

$174,999

12 Berkley Lane (Ladue).

$1,100,000

5211 Devonshire (St. Louis).

$155,000

2603 Wild Plum Valley (Pacific).

$989,000

8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).

$148,000

58 Muirfield Court (Town & Country).

$969,000

6447 Clifton Hills Drive (St. Louis).

$104,900

11106 Hermitage Hill Road (Frontenac).● $849,000

NEW LISTING! Long a landmark in the area, this vintage home has been thoughtfully expanded with almost all the main areas offering scenic views of the backyard with pool and patio. Notable spaces include the gracious dining room, large country kitchen, sunroom and the beautiful family room with tongue and groove ceiling…truly a focal point of this distinguished home. All in a desired location and Ladue schools! OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 4!

133 Hawthorne Estates (Town & Country). $830,000

2. 18832 Wild Horse Creek Road ● Chesterfield

23 Woodmere Pass Court (St. Charles).

$749,000

206 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur).

$865,000

140 Ambleside Lane (Creve Coeur).

$749,000

13345 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).

$675,000

2501 Oak Springs Lane (Town & Country). $699,900

13344 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).

$519,500 $399,000

$1,399,900

NEW LISTING! Set on private, two-plus acre grounds, this breathtaking masterpiece offers a “must-see-to-believe” master and three additional en suite bedrooms. Designed for the ultimate entertainer, the infinity pool, outdoor fire pit, numerous decks and patios, will please guests for years to come. The gourmet kitchen/hearth room boasts a warm fireplace, wine cooler and a walk-in panty. Be the lucky one to experience one of St. Louis’ most gifted treasures!

3. 13311 Fairfield Circle Drive ● Town & Country

$615,000

NEW LISTING! Impressive architectural highlights are spread throughout this three-bedroom unit. There is plenty of room to spread out between the living room with coffered ceiling, large dining room and updated kitchen. The best of the entertaining will take place in the incredible lower level with newer stone fireplace, wet-bar, guest suite, office, walkout access to one of Fairfield’s pools and even a putting green!

4. 14584 White Birch Valley Lane ● Chesterfield

$475,000

NEW LISTING! Delightfully updated, this four-bedroom home is situated on "the" prime lot of the subdivision. Boasting a flow for living and entertaining, the main level includes a dining room and living room that opens to a cozy family room with wood-burning fireplace. Tuscan style ruminates, but distinctly in the updated kitchen/breakfast room with custom cabinets and granite tops. A large family room and a hobby room offer additional space in the lower level.

5. 10074 Briarwood Drive ● Ladue

$385,000

NEW LISTING! This gem features three bedrooms, two full baths and a side entry two- car garage. You will love the gleaming hardwood floors, new high efficiency windows and custom crown moldings throughout. Fit for the finest of chefs, the gourmet, eat-in kitchen includes Brazilian granite and custom cabinets! More updates include new siding, new roof, marble heated floors in the hallway bath and new Ballwin hardware on all the doors!

6. 8130 Westmoreland Avenue ● Clayton

$1,899,000

Newer construction, this home offers over 8,000 square feet of living space. The main house boasts four bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths. The light-filled kitchen with designer appliances, breakfast bar, casual dining area, hearth room plus a morning room is perfect for everyday living. The lower level features a screening room, kitchen and family room. A three-car garage and studio apartment above make this the best buy for the money.

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11511 Cragwold Road (Sunset Hills).

$849,000

62 Lake Forest (Richmond Heights).

$839,000

Condos, Villas, Town Homes 800 South Hanley #4E (Clayton).

$1,125,000

232 North Kingshighway #908 (St. Louis). $1,050,000

13978 Meursault (Town & Country). ▲

$669,000

200 S. Brentwood 21D (Clayton).

381 Conway Gardens Ct. (Creve Coeur).

$634,500

1517 Washington Avenue #302 (St. Louis). $379,000

139 Ladue Oaks Drive (Creve Coeur).

$599,000

816 South Hanley 6D (Clayton).

$339,000

409 Bates Street (New Haven).

$575,000

215 North Central #1N (Clayton).

$300,000

1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

$550,000

408 S. Hanley Road, Unit B (Clayton). ● $279,900

8415 Delmar Blvd. (University City).

$550,000

4440 Lindell #403 (St. Louis).

$279,000

17536 Adams Way (Chesterfield).

$499,700

453 Whittier Street (St. Louis).

$250,000

7901 Teasdale Court (University City).

$495,000

5381 Pershing Ave #203 (Central West End). $250,000

2043 Paul Renaud Blvd. (Lake St. Louis).

$470,000

6505 San Bonita #1W (DeMun).

$194,900

2637 Roseland Terrace (Maplewood).

$469,000

8070 Watkins, #2W (Clayton).

$185,000

4457 McPherson Avenue (St. Louis).

$439,900

5579 Waterman #D (Central West End).

$175,000

116 Edwin Avenue (Glendale).

$429,900

5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis).

$174,900

19234 St. Albans Valley (Wildwood).

$399,000

470 Lake Avenue, #2S (St. Louis).

$159,000 $146,900

7608 Cornell Avenue (University City).

$399,000

1508 High School (Brentwood).

16534 Lancaster Estates Drive (Grover).

$374,900

432 N. Sappington Rd., Unit A (Glendale). $134,500

1360 Haute Loire (Unincorporated).

$368,900

801 N. Hanley, Unit D (University City).

2523 Johnson Place (Ballwin).

$359,000

2524 Creve Coeur Mill Road #9 (Maryland Heights).

7448 Amherst Avenue (University City).

$349,000

216 Sundrop Court (Eureka).

$345,500

5099 Country Club Drive (High Ridge).

$324,900

433 Par Lane (Kirkwood).

$309,000

$114,000 $74,900

Lots & Acreage 2 Daniel Road (Ladue).

$1,200,000 $1,095,000

403 Johanna Place (Ballwin).

$299,900

45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

1013 Romine Drive (Kirkwood).

$289,900

1590 North Woodlawn Ave. (Ladue).

339 Bogey Lane (Kirkwood).

$273,000

$650,000

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OU COU L D SAY T H AT A recent fundraiser at Saks Fifth Avenue quite literally went to the dogs: The first-ever American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog luncheon featured designer Hutton Wilkinson, who delighted guests with stories of famous dogs throughout the ages, as well as how man’s best friend has served as inspiration for some of his jewelry pieces. Luncheon chair Veronica McDonnell and executive director Stephen George welcomed guests. The Museum, located in Queeny Park, is dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and interpretation of the art, artifacts and literature of the dog, as well as awareness of the significance of the humancanine relationship. Mary-Randolph Ballinger, Ann Liberman and Mary Lee Hermann served as honorary co-chairs.

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OLLEGE BOUND CELEbrated the accomplishments of its program ‘alumni’ who have returned to share their stories during the seventh annual Cap and Gown Ball at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. College Bound has been providing students from under-served communities the academic and life support they need to bolster their success, and guide them through four-year colleges. So far, 100 percent of College Bound students have graduated from high school and gone on to college, to graduate at six times the rate of their peers.

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T. LOUIS UNION STATION HOTEL served as the venue for The Salvation Army’s Behind the Red Shield Gala.

Guests arrived to the serenade of The Salvation Army Brass Band. Advisory board vice-chair Steve Kidwell provided the opening remarks and welcome, while Majors Lonneal and Patty Richardson, and Sharilyn Franklin (event chair) presented this year’s Red Shield Award to Schnucks Markets Inc. Invocation was provided by Major Phil Aho, general secretary of the Midland Division. All proceeds from the event will support the Midland Chapter’s plan for ‘doing the most good,’ right here in the St. Louis community.

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Frank Lloyd Wright House

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HE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOUSE celebrated the architectural icon’s 147th birthday with a benefit party, M idwestern Originals, on the grounds of Ebsworth Park. Guests were invited to savor Midwestern party fare, as well as wine, beer, gelato and birthday cake. Acclaimed St. Louis musician Pokey LaFarge performed a creative mix of early jazz, country blues and Western swing. Everyone was invited to tour the landmark and view a special exhibit inside featuring woodcuts, lithographs and paintings by Midwestern artists. Benefit co-chairs were Ted Wight, Debra Hollingsworth and Mark Stacye; honorary chair was Jane Gleason.

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1194 Wagner Place, Rock Hill new listing. Offered at $349,000.

650 Morel Court, St. Albans Offered at $1,150,000.

21 Upper Ladue Road, Ladue Offered at $3,600,000.

405 Conway Gardens Lane, Creve Coeur $874,000. Open 8/17, 1-3 PM

40 Washington Terrace, CWE $889,000. Open 8/17, 1-3 PM

21 Deerfield Road, Ladue Offered at $1,995,000.

300 Femme Osage Valley Road, Augusta Offered at $1,299,000.

5925 Lindell Boulevard, CWE Offered at $990,000.

15862 Richborough Road, Chesterfield Offered at $1,395,000.

2019 South Mason Road, Town and Country Offered at $1,300,000.

1 Crystal Lake Drive, St. Peters new listing. Offered at $169,900.

1263 Cedars Valley Road, St. Albans Offered at $899,000.

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Visit Us Open Sunday, August 17th 8 lOng meaDOWs, Town & Country. $1,975,000. 1-4 PM 9 pebble creek rD., Ladue. $895,000.

1-3 PM 14 DUnleItH, Ladue. $890,000.

1-3 PM

40 WasHIngtOn terrace, CWE. $889,000.

1-3 PM

405 cOnWay garDens ln., Creve Coeur. $874,000. 1-3 PM 67 WOODOaks traIl, Ladue. $829,000

99 Old Farm Road, Foley Offered at $499,500.

4153 West Pine Blvd., CWE Offered at $345,000.

4474 Maryland Avenue, CWE Offered at $425,000.

1-3 PM

16831 asHberry cIrcle Dr., Chesterfield. $424,900. 1-3 PM 8332 gannOn ave., University City. $405,000.

1-3 PM

929 alansOn Dr., University City. $289,900.

1-3 PM

367 cOpper lakes blvD., Wildwood. $285,000. 1-3 PM 6209 marDel avenUe, St. Louis. $199,900.

2628 mcknIgHt crOssIng ct., Rock Hill. $115,900

7504 Gannon Avenue, University City Offered at $329,000.

NEW LISTINGS 1194 Wagner place, Rock Hill. Custom built ranch.

3BR/2BA with open floor plan, vaulted ceilings & updated kitchen! Finished LL with full bath & wet bar. $349,000 1 crystal lake Dr., St. Peters. Open & vaulted great room ranch on a level lot! Wood flooring in the master bedroom & the great room, no maintenance deck & hot tub! $169,900

108 clUb creek ct., Saint Albans.

40 WasHIngtOn terrace, CWE. 17360 OrvIlle rOaD, Wildwood.

2378 HIgHWay JJ, Elsberry.

405 cOnWay garDens ln., Creve Coeur.

67 WOODOaks traIl, Ladue.

305 nOrtH bemIstOn, Old Town Clayton.

25 brOOkWOOD rOaD, Town & Country.

1178 HamptOn park, Richmond Heights.

$890,000 $889,000 $875,000 $875,000 $874,000 $829,000 $819,000 $795,000 $795,000

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LuxuryCollection 12 HUntleIgH WOODs, Hunteigh.

1042 WIngs rOaD, St. Albans.

21 Upper laDUe, Ladue.

38 glen eagles, Ladue.

21 DeerFIelD rOaD, Ladue.

24 OakleIgH lane, Ladue.

2307 nOrtH geyer rOaD, Frontenac.

10 OverbrOOk DrIve, Ladue.

5105 lInDell bOUlevarD, CWE. 22 Upper laDUe rOaD, Ladue.

395 HIgHWay v, Troy.

5505 lInDell bOUlevarD, CWE. 12 HIllvale, Clayton.

22 WestmOrelanD place, CWE. 5175 lInDell bOUlevarD, CWE. 50 pOrtlanD place, CWE. 7352 WestmOrelanD, University City.

15862 rIcHbOrOUgH rOaD, Chesterfield.

1303 eagle WInDs ct., Chesterfield.

2019 sOUtH masOn, Town & Country.

300 Femme Osage valley, Augusta.

514 FOX rIDge rOaD, Frontenac.

15 clermOnt lane, Ladue.

25 laDUe terrace, Ladue.

40 aUbUrnDale DrIve, Creve Coeur.

729 HIgHWay H, Troy.

650 mOrel cOUrt, Saint Albans.

9821 lOg cabIn cOUrt, Ladue.

10 cOUntry lIFe acres, Town & Country.

9828 OlD WarsOn rOaD, Ladue.

9119 claytOn rOaD, Ladue.

5925 lInDell bOUlevarD, CWE. 803 s. WarsOn rD., Ladue.

8919 pIne acre rOaD, Ladue.

1263 ceDars valley rOaD, Saint Albans.

8 arbOr rOaD, Olivette.

9 pebble creek rD., Ladue.

14 DUnleItH, Ladue.

2628 Mcknight Crossing, Rock Hill neW prIce. $115,900. Open 8/17, 1-3 pm.

$5,295,000 $3,960,000 $3,600,000 $2,350,000 $1,995,000 $1,985,000 $1,899,000 $1,749,000 $1,695,000 $1,670,000 $1,656,000 $1,599,000 $1,595,000 $1,525,000 $1,499,000 $1,495,000 $1,495,000 $1,395,000 $1,395,000 $1,300,000 $1,299,000 $1,299,000 $1,298,500 $1,250,000 $1,249,000 $1,195,000 $1,150,000 $1,149,000 $1,095,000 $1,075,000 $998,000 $990,000 $949,000 $929,000 $899,000 $899,000 $895,000 $890,000

2 mIDpark lane, Ladue.

28 FaIr Oaks, Ladue.

316 cabIn grOve lane, Creve Coeur.

9960 HOllIstOn cOUrt, Ladue.

2726 Wynncrest manOr, Chesterfield.

1425 WHeatFIelD lane, Saint Albans.

17516 OrrvIlle rOaD, Wildwood.

12674 cOnWay rOaD, Creve Coeur.

17720 greystOne terrace Dr., Wildwood.

1406 WHeatFIelD lane, Saint Albans.

486 HIckOry trace, Saint Albans.

791 bOrDeaUX cIrcle, Saint Albans.

99 OlD Farm rOaD, Foley.

10432 capItOl place, Frontenac.

768 bOrDeaUX cIrcle, Saint Albans.

208 tImber trace, Saint Albans.

4474 marylanD avenUe, CWE. 16831 asHberry cIrcle DrIve, Chesterfield.

8332 gannOn avenUe, University City.

7946 teasDale avenUe, University City.

355 DIetrIcH rOaD,Ballwin.

3140 rUssell bOUlevarD, St. Louis.

1194 Wagner place, Webster Schools.

4153 West pIne, CWE. 7541 teasDale ave., University City.

7504 gannOn avenUe, University City.

7217 lInDell avenUe, University City.

16212 traDe WInDs ct., Rockwood Schools.

929 alansOn DrIve, University City.

367 cOpper lakes blvD., Wildwood.

3556 st. albans rOaD, Saint Albans.

503 glenmeaDOW DrIve, Ballwin.

6209 marDel avenUe, St. Louis.

7021 traInOr cOUrt, St. Louis.

532 central place, kirkwood.

691 argyle cOUrt, Wentzville.

620 s. 6tH street, St. Charles.

424 rOse HIll West, kirkwood.

2532 Frances ave., Pattonville Schools.

$749,000 $719,000 $689,000 $685,000 $634,900 $619,000 $574,900 $550,000 $550,000 $549,000 $538,900 $506,000 $499,500 $468,500 $465,000 $465,000 $425,000 $424,900 $405,000 $385,000 $375,000 $349,900 $349,000 $345,000 $339,000 $329,000 $324,000 $289,900 $289,900 $285,000 $260,000 $239,000 $199,900 $159,900 $155,000 $152,750 $145,000 $139,900 $132,000

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768 Bordeaux Circle, St. Albans Offered at $465,000.

CoNdomINIum/VILLa HomES 9 pOrtlanD cOUrt, CWE. 1612 mIssIssIppI, Lafayette Square.

7560 WyDOWn blvD., #1c, Clayton.

410 nOrtH neWsteaD, #4W, CWE. 4454 lInDell bOUlevarD, #32, CWE. 116 n. central avenUe, UnIt 1s, Clayton.

1525 WalpOle DrIve, Chesterfield.

7515 bUckIngHam DrIve, #3s, Clayton.

815 WestWOOD DrIve, #1n, Clayton.

541 rOseDale, #102, St. Louis.

801 sOUtH skInker blvD., #3a, St. Louis.

2628 mcknIgHt crOssIng ct., Rock Hill.

123 W. WOODbIne ave., UnIt H, kirkwood.

$429,000 $419,000 $379,000 $329,000 $290,000 $277,900 $249,900 $215,000 $199,000 $168,500 $150,000 $115,900 $98,500

LoTS/aCREaGE/FaRmS 1055 WIngs rOaD, St. Albans.

2330 OssenFOrt rOaD, Glencoe.

302 WarDenbUrg Farms, Wildwood.

303 WarDenbUrg Farms,Wildwood.

317 WarDenbUrg Farms, WIldwood.

916 blUFF rOaD, Pevely.

4114 HIgHWay DD, Salem.

72 acre HOrse Farm, Bunker.

1133 WIngs rOaD, St. Albans.

1138 WIngs rOaD, St. Albans.

73 acre aQUatIc Farm, Bunker.

355 DIetrIcH, Ballwin. lOt 3 bretOn WOODs ct., Wildwood. lOt 6 bretOn WOODs ct., Wildwood. lOt 7 bretOn WOODs ct., Wildwood. lOt 8 bretOn WOODs ct., Wildwood. lOt 11 bretOn WOODs ct., Wildwood. lOt 12 bretOn WOODs ct., Wildwood. lOt 4 bretOn WOODs ct., Wildwood. lOt 5 bretOn WOODs ct., Wildwood. gOvernOr place #2 lOt 46, St. Charles.

$2,125,000 $1,425,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $429,000 $416,900 $399,900 $350,000 $350,000 $299,900 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $235,000 $235,000 $98,000

9821 Log Cabin Court, Ladue Offered at $1,149,000.

7515 Buckingham Dr, Unit 3S, Clayton Offered at $215,000.

7560 Wydown Blvd., Unit 1C, Clayton Offered at $379,000.

NEW CoNSTRuCTIoN 318 WarDenbUrg Farms Dr. Wildwood.

8 lOng meaDOWs, Town & Country.

809 tara estates ct. tbb, Chesterfield.

$8,700,000 $1,975,000 $875,750

541 Rosedale Avenue, Unit 102, St. Louis Offered at $168,500.

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9 Pebble Creek, Ladue $895,000 | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths A much larger home than expected, offering a flexible floorplan that has been greatly expanded by the present owners. On almost a full acre of landscaped gardens with a walking path and inground pool.

40 Washington Terrace, CWE $889,000 | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Outstanding architectural appointments in this 3-story majestic home. This century old historic mansion has updated kitchen/hearth room and newer master bedroom suite. Pool. Garage. Gated back yard.

NEW PRICE. OPEN 8/17, 1-3 PM

16831 Ashberry Circle, Chesterfield $424,900 | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths Revisit this home! New carpet and new fresh look!

3 finished levels. Co-listed with Jimmie Manion.

9119 Clayton Road, Ladue $998,000 | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Masterful restoration of a classic historic home.

Fabulous newer master suite and bath.

25 Ladue Terrace, Ladue $1,250,000 | 6 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths Updated Mediterrranean home offering privacy, spa pool, pond with waterfall, terraces, balcony and a charming covered porch. A main floor en suite bedroom, a 2nd floor master and family room. Elevator.

NEW PRICE. OPEN 8/17, 1-3 PM

40 Auburndale Drive, Creve Coeur $1,249,000 | 6 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 10-year-old home with open floor plan, pool, exterior fireplace and gazebo. Two-story living room with fireplace. Attached guest quarters offer a living room, two bedrooms, two baths, kitchen and dining area.

67 Woodoaks Trail, Ladue $829,000 | 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 1.65 secluded acres on a private cul de sac. Huge vaulted and windowed great room. Pool and pool cabana. Walk-out lower level has kitchenette, bedroom and bath. Also could be sold as building site.

OPEN 8/17, 1-4 PM OPEN 6/29, 1-4 PM

17360 Orrville Road, Wildwood $875,000 | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths I Co-listed with Jimmie Manion 9+ private acres in a classic New England Cape Cod, an authentic replica of a Connecticut farmhouse. Walkout lower level is above ground and offers a large rec room/master suite with full bath and sauna. Terraces. Large garage.

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8 Long Meadows Lane, Town & Country $1,975,000 | 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Three beautifully finished levels with great attention to detail. Award-winning finishes.

10 Country Life Acres, Town & Country $1,095,000 | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths An English Tudor on two private acres with pool and gazebo. 4-car garage. Ideal for horses.

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CHesTerfield l $1,395,000 15862 richborough road 22 rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 6 full & 2 Half Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

elsBerry l $875,000 2378 Highway JJ 9 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

wildwood l $550,000 17720 Greystone Terrace drive 12 rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 4 full & 2 Half Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636 Becky Blair 314.568.1209

Town & CounTry l $795,000 25 Brookwood road 7 rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Half Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

open 8/17, 1-3 PM lAdue l $1,995,000 21 deerfield road 16 rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 5 full & 2 Half Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

wildwood l $574,900 17516 orrville road 12 rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

lAdue l $1,350,000 6 fair oaks drive 13 rooms, 6 Bedroom, 4 full & 2 Half Baths Christy Thompson 314.974.6140

universiTy CiTy l $289,900 929 Alanson drive 7 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Jody Fancher 314.780.5700

oliveTTe l $899,000 8 Arbor road 10 rooms, 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths Christy Thompson 314.974.6140 Cindy Lee Gladney 314.503.4234

roCK Hill l $349,000 1194 wagner Place 6 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Lucy Goltermann 314.277.4660

open 8/17, 1-3 PM CHevy CHAse l SOLD FAST 19 Kings lynn 7 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Duncan Andrews 314.307.1737

Creve Coeur l $550,000 12674 Conway road 1.5 Acre lot Susan Maher 314.302.0792 Maddie Maher 314.540.5403

wildwood l $285,000 367 Copper lakes Boulevard 9 rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Tricia Kolbrener 314.504.5564 Megan Holekamp 314.703.1415

lAdue l $1,298,500 15 Clermont lane 10 rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths Judy Miller 314.368.9011 Raye Zeigler 314.496.9022

sT. louis l $168,500 541 rosedale Aveune, unit 102 5 rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Steve Anstey 314.401.4399 Carol Klein 314.517.1100

ClAyTon l $199,000 815 westwood drive, unit 1n 5 rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Linda Benoist Lisa Coulter

open 8/17, 2-4 PM ClAyTon l $819,000 305 north Bemiston Avenue 9 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Judy Miller 314.368.9011 Raye Zeigler 314.496.9022

sT. louis l $199,900 6209 Mardel Avenue 6 rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths Steve Anstey 314.401.4399 Carol Klein 314.517.1100

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SOCIE T Y The Big Muddy Dance Company

THE BIG MUDDY BALL

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BY ELIZABETH MERKEL

H E B I G M U D DY DA NC E Company’s third annual ball was held recently at the Blanche M. Touhill Center for Performing Arts. The Ball included a cocktail reception, performance by the company, dinner with the dancers and live music.

The co-chairs were Jack and Sara Burke and Scott and Marilyn Sheperd. Executive director Erin Warner Prange and artistic director Paula David greeted guests during the cocktail reception. Proceeds from the event will benefit the company’s senior citizen outreach program, Senior Embrace. The Big Muddy is a professional dance company that is dedicated to producing high-quality dance performance that will invigorate life in St. Louis and beyond.

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BY DAVID ANDERSON

HE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ST. Louis served as the setting for this year’s World Affairs Council 2014 Humanitarian of the Year Award.

This year’s honoree was Shriners Hospitals for Children—St. Louis.

Guests were treated to cocktails and a wonderful dinner, during which a special presentation was given by Theodore Dearing, chairman of the hospital’s board of governors. CEO of World Affairs Council Deepak Kant Vyas and executive director Robert Fischer presented the award to Dearing, who received it on behalf of the hospital’s staff and volunteers. Co-chairs of this year’s event were Jessica Bellomo and Rudo Gray.

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Deepak Kant Vyas, Robert Fischer

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Andy and Jennifer Benes, Angie Lauer, Tom Stoner

OLFERS CAME OUT IN support of Westminster Christian Academy at the 20th annual Andy Benes Golf Tournament, which was held at the Country Club of St. Albans. Andy and Jennifer Benes, along with their sons, Drew and Shane, greeted the golfers at registration. Head of school Tom Stoner and former head of school Jim Marsh joined the rest of the golfers with their own foursomes. Angie Lauer chaired this year’s event. The tournament is an opportunity for the Westminster community to celebrate the vision of the school and raise funds to help with tuition assistance to families in need.

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There’s a new destination in the Delmar Loop that offers everything from groceries and a 24-hour diner to green architecture and modern student housing. THE LOFTS OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY is the university’s $80-million mixed-use project designed by Tao + Lee Associates of St. Louis and William Rawn Associates of Boston.

A total of 414 undergraduate beds will be created upon completion of the project’s second phase, which is expected within three years.

This week, a grand opening was held for one of the Loft’s commercial anchors: UNITED PROVISIONS, a supermarket that offers more than 15,000 square feet of fresh food, groceries and hard-to-find international items, also houses an eatery called Dining District that features everything from charcuterie to sushi. The project’s other anchor will be the 24-hour PEACOCK DINER, which is scheduled to open next month.

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Urban Eats Cafe Central

There’s something brewing at the ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY’S CENTRAL LIBRARY: The Urban Eats Cafe Central is now open, serving an eclectic array of smoothies, coffee and tea, as well as wraps, salads, snacks and other treats. The cafe is located in the library’s Locust Street Atrium in the west wing. Grand opening festivities this week included a ceremonial cutting of a super-sized stuffed muffin, presided over by MAYOR FRANCIS SLAY and other dignitaries.

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There’s much ado about our zoo! Top travel site TripAdvisor has proclaimed the SAINT LOUIS ZOO among the best in the world!

In its newly released ranking of its Travelers’ Choice Awards for Zoos and Aquariums, the Saint Louis Zoo is listed as the No. 3 zoo in the U.S., and the No. 4 zoo in the world. Topping both lists is Omaha, Nebraska’s Henry Doorly Zoo. Congratulations, St. Louis!

PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD

The AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY is hosting a series of events next month in support of St. Louis cancer survivors. In partnership with STAND UP TO CANCER (SU2C), as well as the ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, BALLPARK VILLAGE and EXPRESS SCRIPTS, the event will feature a pre-party with food trucks and live entertainment, a VIP party, a SU2C viewing party, the Cardinals game against the Brewers, and an after-party and concert. Money raised from the event will help support research conducted SU2C’s Lung Cancer Dream Team. For more information, visit main.acsevents.org/goto/ballparkvillage.

Attention, LN readers! There’s still time to chime in about your favorite shopping destination. Do you enjoy window-shopping in the Central West End, browsing through The Shoppes at the Crescent in Clayton, or checking out the boutiques in Old Webster?

Or maybe you have a certain shop that’s near and dear to your heart? Tell us about it, and why it’s your favorite. Send us an email (editor@laduenews.com), post it on our Facebook page (facebook.com/laduenews), or tweet about it on Twitter (@laduenews) by Wednesday, Aug. 20. The best responses will be featured in our Aug. 29 ST. LOUIS SHOPS special section and will be entered into a drawing for a special Ladue News gift bag.

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More than 400 people attended the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate brand conversion kickoff celebration at Ballpark Village. Guests enjoyed a lunch keynoted by KMOX sports director Tom Ackerman before attending the Cardinals game. Pictured: Earl Lee, Kevin Goffstein, Sunshine Kid Noah, Bob Bax and Andrea Lawrence

As part of its Spring Fling Baby Giving Project, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park’s Stitch-n-Chat group knit and crocheted small hats, soft toys and blankets for newborns and premature babies. The items made by the group, which meets Tuesdays during lunch, were donated to St. Mary’s Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

Friends of City Academy celebrated the school’s 15th anniversary and 10th graduating class with a Birthday Bash, enjoying food, drinks and dancing to MoTown Review.

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The night was sweet at the Cookie Jar Gala, benefitting the children and families of Our Little Haven.

More than 350 guests enjoyed dinner, music and auctions, as well as visits from three Our Little Haven alums, who thanked supporters for their generosity and willingness to help fill their cookie jars with love. Ron and Carmen Cameron, pictured, hosted the event.

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SOCIE T Y

PAUL BROWN’S PERSONS OF INTEREST

DAN FARRELL

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SK ALMOST ANYONE WHO knows Dan Farrell to tell you something about him and the first thing they’ll probably say is that he is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet in St. Louis. I met him in the early ’80s when our dads worked together, and I’ve long called him my friend; but to be honest, he really didn’t want me to write about him. While he was flattered, he knows he’ll get some ribbing at the office, but he’s just too darn nice to say no.

That office also is the place where he holds down one the best jobs in town: He’s the senior VP of sales and marketing for the Cardinals. That means he’s in charge of everything from bobbleheads to Fredbird, luxury boxes to bleacher seats, and radio, TV and stadium entertainment.

Dan has worked hard for a lot of years to get where he is, but I think it’s also that ‘nice’ factor that helped make him a success. “I try to be respectful of people,” he tells me as we sit in his office that overlooks the Musial statue. “I try to learn somebody’s name, look them in the eye when we shake hands, and listen to what they have to say. I find out who they are, walk a mile in their shoes and not harbor ill will—that’s just the way I treat people.”

Dan has a gentleman’s charm, a big Irish smile and rosy cheeks and looks a lot like his late father, who, by the way, also was one of the nicest people you would ever meet. “It has something to do with the way I was raised,” he says. “My father, as a banker, always treated people in a respectful way.”

His dad, Neal Farrell, brought his family to St. Louis in 1978 when he left the Chase Manhattan Bank in New York to become president of the old Mercantile Trust Company, eventually taking over for my dad, Jim Brown, when he retired from ‘Merc.’ The elder Farrell grew up in Brooklyn but was—coincidentally, or maybe a harbinger of things to come—a lifelong Cards fan, mainly because of Stan Musial.

Dan himself grew up in New Jersey, 20 miles west of Manhattan, but always was a Braves baseball fan because of Hank Aaron and the miracle 1957 World Series win over the Yankees. Right after he graduated from Mizzou in ’82, he landed a job as a promotions assistant with the Cardinals; five months later, the Redbirds were celebrating a World Series Championship. “In my first five years,

we got to the World Series three times—I thought this was an easy game!” he laughs as he remembers.

Dan worked his way up through the ranks, and in 1998, was named senior VP. Ever since, the team has been on a remarkable run, making the post-season 10 out of the last 14 years, and adding four more National League pennants and two more World Series titles. He can’t help but to feel a bit of connection to the team’s history and its success.

“It’s because of Musial and Brock, Schoendienst and Gibson, Smith, Sutter and McGee. I also put a lot on our broadcasters, from Buck, Shannon, Harry Caray; and now, McLaughlin, Rooney, Hrabosky and Horton, too.”

While Dan says he obviously didn’t ‘create’ the team’s success on and off the field, he feels he’s been a contributor. “I always tell our folks, we work the margins, what we do is add that last 10 to 15 percent to the attendance or the revenue, and help keep the flame burning,” he says. “Our role is to be caretakers of this flame because it started burning

a long, long time ago.”

While most of us reflect on the nostalgia and drama of the game, professional baseball is, after all, a business. For most baseball teams, greater financial success means more wins (with the exception of the Cubs, who make money because they are enduring—yet endearing—losers), so Dan recognizes that marketing is even more valuable today than it may have been in the past—and St. Louis was the perfect place for him to make his mark.

“It always felt right to be part of this organization because I always loved baseball, and my dad had always loved the Cardinals.”

But Dan says just loving baseball isn’t going to make you successful in this business. “It’s being able to take that love and interest in the game and turn it into a business proposition and a way to generate revenue for the ball club.” It seems to be working pretty well for both the Cardinals and Dan Farrell—and I have to say, it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.

A native St. Louisan, Paul Brown is a lifelong journalist, and previously served as a broadcaster for KMOX and KTRS radios and ABC 30.

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wedding&engagements A Ladue News Special Section

Wedding Wisdom

We Got a Wedding Invitation!

By John Sullivan

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ere’s a typical conversation that occurs in some homes whenever a wedding invitation is received in the mail:

We got a wedding invitation today.

Oh, yeah? From whom?

Your cousin’s granddaughter.

Good Lord, I thought she was 10 years old!

Apparently not, she’s marrying a doctor.

What’s the date? Can we go?

Saturday, October 25th, College Church, reception is at The Chase.

Let me check my calendar at work before you send it back. Are the kids invited?

No, it’s addressed to Mr. & Mrs.—probably a good thing.

I’ll call your sister—she’ll know if they’re registered anywhere.

The Next Day: I’m free on that Saturday for that wedding.

I’ll put the card in the mail right now.

Black tie?

It doesn’t say, but I’ll check to see what your sister’s husband is going to do.

All this is great behavior, and a classic example of how a wedding invitation should be handled.

You decide how much you want to spend on a gift, and maybe go online to look at the registry or get yourself to the store. Whatever you are comfortable spending is what you should spend. This sounds like a very nice affair, I would think about $100 a person, maybe $150 to $200 for the couple.

You’ll want the item gift-wrapped, with a nice card, addressed to the bride at her parents’ home.

Your message should read something like this: Wishing you a lifetime of happiness, John and Mary Smith. Try using your own stationery with your return address. It will make it easier for them to thank you. Include your first and last name.

I’ve found a gift I think they’ll like very much, but it’s $165. Do you think that’s enough? Of course, a nice gift of any price is OK (that tit-for-tat thinking that you must pay for your dinner totally is inappropriate). Never go into debt for a gift. But—even if you cannot attend the wedding—you must send a gift. If you’re not close to the bride and groom—or you’re on a fixed income—a card of congratulations is completely appropriate.

You do not have a year to send a wedding gift— that’s an ill-conceived lie. If you are unable to

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WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

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BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

TEPHEN AND SUSAN BEAR of Chesterfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine, to Adam Brown, the son of Joseph and Susan Brown of Overland Park, Kansas. The couple is planning a September 13 wedding at Graham Chapel, with a reception to follow at Crowne Plaza St. Louis-Clayton.

The bride-to-be attended Westminster Christian Academy before graduating magna cum laude from the University of Missouri in 2010 with a bachelor of journalism in strategic communication. She now works as an account supervisor at Ogilvy & Mather advertising agency in New York.

The future groom graduated from the University of Kansas in 2010 with a bachelor of science in political science, and currently is an underwriter for ACE Group in New York. The couple met through mutual friends in March 2012 and began dating soon after. Katherine and Adam got engaged at the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island, Michigan, while the couple was vacationing with Adam’s family.

After a honeymoon on Maui, the couple will reside in New York.

BECKY SCHNOEBELEN & GRANT JOHNSON R . A N D M RS. M A R K Schnoebelen of Kirkwood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Becky, to Grant Johnson, the son of Ms. Lanier Fisher of Athens, Texas, and the late Mr. Donald Craig Johnson. Becky and Grant are planning a November 8 wedding at the Church of the Annunziata, and a reception at the Missouri Athletic Club.

The bride-to-be graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 2005. She received her bachelor’s in science and master’s in accountancy from the University of Missouri, and is currently working toward a master’s in the art of teaching from Lindenwood University. She works as a sixth-grade teacher at St. Mark Catholic School in Plano, Texas.

The future groom received his bachelor’s of science in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin, and his juris doctor from Washington University. He works as a litigation attorney at Locke Lord LLP in Dallas, Texas.

Becky and Grant met in 2011 at a friend’s birthday party, while Grant was attending law school in St. Louis. Grant proposed in October 2013.

After the wedding, the newlyweds will honeymoon on the island of Maui, and live in Dallas.

MARY ELIZABETH BOEHNE & JOHN ALBERT BOGACKI OHN AND MICHELLE Boehne of St. Louis are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary, to John Bogacki, the son of John and Madonna Bogacki.

Mary, the granddaughter of Adelaide Corbett, graduated from St. John the Baptist High School in 2004. She received an associate’s degree in culinary and pastry from St. Louis Community College, and a bachelor’s in hotel restaurant management from the University of Missouri. She now serves as the corporate chef at Strange Donuts.

John, the grandson of Albert Bogacki and Marie Muehlberg, graduated from Christian Brothers College High School in 2003. He received his associate’s degree in hotel restaurant management and culinary from St. Louis Community College, and his bachelor’s in organizational studies from Saint Louis University in 2008. He currently works as a sales representative at Ford Hotel Supply. The couple will wed on November 1, and will reside in St. Louis.

ASHLEY ANNE SEWELL & PATRICK MICHAEL RYAN N A MAY 24 CEREMONY IN Osterville, Massachusetts on Cape Cod, Ashley Sewell wed Patrick Ryan.

The bride is the daughter of Patricia and Larry Sewell of St. Louis, and works as a VP in the investment management division at Goldman Sachs in New York City. Her sister, Stephanie King, served as the matron of honor. Jamie Hais, the bride’s lifelong friend, served as maid of honor. Raashi Bhalla, Alexis Machabanski, Laura McCarthy, Addie McKinney, Kathryn Preston and Jennifer Tavares were bridesmaids.

The groom is the son of Mary Ryan of Boston, and the late Michael Ryan.

He works as a manager of partnership marketing for the National Hockey League. His three brothers, Christopher, Timothy and Michael Jr., served as best men. Charles Clarke, Ryan Dinsmore, Tyler Gaffney, Mark McAndrew and Brian Sharnick served as groomsmen. Ashley’s nephew, Graham King, was the ring bearer. The Revs. Patrick O’Donovan and Denzil Luckritz officiated the ceremony, which was held at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church in Osterville, Massachusetts. A reception at Wianno Club, overlooking the Nantucket Sound, followed, where the bride and groom performed a choreographed first dance to Frankie Valli’s Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. They honeymooned in Hawaii, and currently reside in New York City.

To have your wedding featured in the Wedding & Engagements section, call 269-8833 or email bhart-schmidt@laduenews.com.

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Homecoming 2014

Dressing the Part

By Katie Yeadon • Photos by Sarah Conard

‌ e are officially back to school. And for the high-school crowd, homecoming is the W first big event on the calendar. These guys and gals all are members of the Fashion Club at Ladue Horton Watkins High School—the perfect models for our spread.

After all, they know a few things about style and dressing the part!

On Cynthia: Tony Bowls dress, $449, Distinctions Earrings, $10, Melanie’s Antonio Melani shoes, $110, Dillard’s On Mariana: Tony Bowls dress, $399, Distinctions Bracelets, $15/each, Melanie’s Mia shoes, $79, Nordstrom On Olivia: Kathy Hilton dress, $345, Special Occasions Kate Spade necklace, $98, Nordstrom Rhinestone necklace, $24, Melanie’s Glint shoes, $120, Nordstrom

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On Nisha: Alice & Olivia dress, $368, Neiman Marcus Earrings, $18, Melanie’s Bracelet, $47, Paperdolls Boutique Steve Madden heels, $80, Dillard’s On Christian: Byron Blazer, $495, Mister Guy Pants, $80, shirt, $74 Robert’s

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On Jay: Jacket, $116, pants, $42, shirt, $58, Robert’s Great Knots bow-tie, $55, Mister Guy On Olivia: Hannah dress, $399, Wedding Gallery Earrings, $16, Melanie’s

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As seen on p 32-33 (from left): On Mariana: Yetts dress, $70, Cha Boutique Earrings, $15, Melanie’s Antonio Melani shoes, $90, Dillard’s On Jay: Jacket, $116, shirt, $58, pants, $63, Robert’s Great Knots bow-tie, $55, Mister Guy On Olivia: Parker dress, $396, Cha Boutique Earrings, $15, Melanie’s Antonio Melani shoes, $110, Dillard’s On Nisha: Aidan dress, $190, Neiman Marcus Earrings, $18, Melanie’s Steve Madden shoes, $80, Dillard’s On Cynthia: Haute Hippie dress, $495, Neiman Marcus Earrings, $9, Melanie’s Glint shoes, $120, Nordstrom On Christian:

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F YOU’VE BEEN WATCHING THE RETURNS on your savings account lately, you might have noticed the numbers are not as high as they once were. The historically low prime rate, which gets passed along to the rates that savers earn from their banks, has many consumers wondering, Where can I find higher yield?

Before you make the leap from savings and CDs into investment tools with more risk attached, the first question to ask is how much you’re willing to invest, says Maurice Quiroga, executive VP and managing director at PNC Wealth Management. “Is it money you’re going to need in the short term?

And if it is, ask yourself if you can take a risk with that money,” he says.

Bill Hornbarger, chief investment strategist at Moneta Group, recalls the rule-of-thumb that investors should keep at least three months of living expenses in safe, liquid accounts. He recommends at least three to six months of expenses. Quiroga uses a benchmark of keeping at least 3 to 5 percent of the investor’s portfolio value in cash, and 7 to 8 percent for retirement-age investors.

Today’s 10-year Treasury Bonds yield 2.41

percent, Hornbarger notes, adding if you’re considering an investment with a higher rate of return, be aware that you’re trading off for some level of risk.

He explains there are three ways to increase yield.

“You can have longer-dated bond, which subjects you to more interest-rate risk. You can go down the credit spectrum into lower-quality bonds, which subjects you to credit risk; or you can take on structure risk.” An example of an investment with structure risk is a mortgage-backed security, where the cash flow depends on whether mortgage payments are being made on time.

“There’s nothing wrong with taking risk, but you have to understand it, and make sure on a relative basis you’re being compensated for the risk you’re taking,” Hornbarger says.

If higher-risk, higher-yield investments are part of your overall strategy, there are several options to consider. Quiroga explains some of them: Municipal bonds: “This is a good option for many people because they’re typically vetted by most investment firms, and the default rates are at historic lows.” But pay attention to the rating. “The higher the rating, the better the quality of the bond

in preventing default, but you’ll have a lower yield because there is higher demand.”

High-dividend stocks: Investing in stock from a utility or telecommunication company can provide good yield, but also has the downside of increased volatility.

Preferred stocks or preferred bonds: This is partial ownership or preferred debt in a company, available through your broker. “You’ll get a higher yield than a CD, savings account or municipal bond; but when you look at preferred stock, look at the viability and strength of the company that you’re buying.”

Deciding among the many available options depends on the investor’s personal situation, Quiroga notes. High-dividend stocks have more risk, especially for a short-term investor, “But if you have a longer time horizon, the risk does level out.”

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BAD HABITS THAT PREVENT YOU FROM BUILDING WEALTH

Strategies for Saving

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HEN IT COMES TO saving, things can get a lot more complicated than clipping coupons and knowing how to balance a checkbook.

For many, adopting bad routines can stop the balance in your bank account mid-climb. Three area financial advisers spoke to LN about bad habits they see that can prevent you from building wealth—and how to break them.

BRAD JENKINS Wealth adviser Buckingham Asset Management • ‌Having unnecessary debt. Living beyond their means is one of the biggest mistakes I see people do. Things like student, car or home loans are necessary debt. Going out to eat or spending money you don’t have is unnecessary debt. If you’re spending too much, you’re not saving.

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have a company retirement plan, have the money taken out of your paycheck so you don’t even see it, or set it up so that it’s automatically taken out of your savings account right after it’s deposited. ‌ ot diversifying investments. If all your eggs • N are in one basket, and something happens to that basket, it’s going to hurt a lot more than if they were spread out. It’s better to lose 10 percent of your savings than all of your savings.

SHERRY DELO Founding principal and president Delo Advisors • ‌Not saving. I have preached this for my 30 years of practice: You must save. I’m a proponent of people just having one credit card for convenience.

They can overwhelm and catch up with you.

• ‌Investing poorly. There are two ends of the spectrum: investing too conservatively, or investing too aggressively. A bad habit that people fall into is not putting enough into stocks, particularly after we’ve been through the greatest recession we hope to see in our lifetime.

• ‌Not enjoying your savings. The first thing I advise is to create an emergency fund, of three to six months of income, in case something happens to your current income. That creates a sleep-at-night

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effect. Then I encourage people to save for their goals, and then to enjoy life. If you use money to do happy things, that cultivates a saving philosophy, and you don’t tire of saving.

NICK FAFOGLIA Senior portfolio manager The Commerce Trust Company • ‌Not planning. By working with an investment adviser to create an investment-policy statement, people can assess the amount of risk that’s appropriate for them, and create long-term goals.

• ‌M aking decisions based on emotions.

When I work with new clients, I ask how they reacted when the markets were really bad in 2009 to 2011: Did they panic and sell, or stay focused on long-term goals? People tend to worry about losing money, and end up selling at the bottom, only to later buy at the top. Keep emotions out of investment goals.

• ‌Paying too close attention—or not enough— to finances. Less is more for most people. If they look at their investments and the markets every day or every week, they’ll probably think shortterm. We encourage people to stay engaged, but only really focus on looking at things on a quarterly basis to make sure everything is in order.

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For two decades, Adam has helped clients address their financial concerns by bringing value, establishing trust and instilling a longterm perspective. He holds a master’s degree from Saint Louis University, and serves with the Saint Louis Zoo and city of Town & Country. He and his wife have two daughters, and are active in their children’s schools and sports activities.

As a family CFO, Bahr places the utmost importance on providing clients with personal care and service.

She earned her bachelor’s and master’s in business administration, and also has her CFP and AWMA. Bahr has been recognized with the Five-Star Wealth Manager award since 2013, and was named to a local ‘40 Under 40’ list in 2011.

Bianco entered the investment field in 1990 at the age of 34, after a first career as a literature professor.

A Premier Adviser and President’s Council member, he advises $600 million in client assets, primarily for current and retired executives and business owners. He received his bachelor’s at Oberlin College, doctorate at Yale University and master’s in finance at Washington University.

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Together with his partner, Jack Steiner, and client associates Michelle Galvin and Cindi Miller, the Choden-Steiner team has more than 75 years of experience helping its clients achieve their estate, retirement and financial goals.

Durbin has 12 years of experience in financial services, including credit management and business development. He delivers access for affluent clients to credentialed professionals, providing customized solutions in private banking, investments, and financial and estate planning. He earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Saint Louis University and is active in the nonprofit community.

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Fields has more than 30 years of banking experience in the areas of risk management, commercial and real-estate lending, global wealth, credit review and due diligence for bank acquisitions, along with regulatory bank examination.

He pursues targeted lending opportunities, maintains asset quality and underwriting criteria and restructuring existing facilities. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Heinzmann provides clients with personalized financial advice for investment management, trust services and estate planning. She is a graduate of Cannon Financial Institute Trust School, and has 30 years of experience in the industry. When not spending time with her grandchild, Heinzmann enjoys helping others.

Howley works with his clients to develop comprehensive financial plans and provide ‘Raving Fan’ service. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s in business administration; he also has a CFP designation, as well as significant experience and expertise in financial planning and investment management.

Whether it’s an individual or a small business, he helps his clients make the best decisions during every stage of financial development.

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14755 N. Outer 40 Road, 636-449-4900, acrinv.com Kelley graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in economics; and has spent 35 years in commercial banking, developing and managing corporate client relationships. In 2008, he became a portfolio manager at Acropolis, where he helps his clients implement realistic, longterm financial plans that address their needs and goals for retirement.

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Beth Kinzel

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The Commerce Trust Company 8000 Forsyth Blvd., 746-3828, commercetrustcompany.com Kinzel offers guidance for building and preserving a family’s wealth, as well as comprehensive investment and banking solutions. She has a bachelor’s in finance from University of Dayton, a master’s of business administration from Saint Louis University, 20 years of experience in finance, and holds NASD Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.

In her free time, she enjoys kickboxing and gardening.

Lazaroff, a member of the investment committee that sets overall investment policy for the firm, also is a co-editor and a regular contributor to the firm’s various newsletters. He holds leadership roles in a variety of community organizations, including the United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis and City Academy.

Lissner, one of Acropolis’ founding partners, began his career at Bear Stearns and served as senior VP at Mark Twain Bank. He received a bachelor’s of science in biochemistry from the University of Missouri and is a board member of the Sheldon Concert Hall.

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Lissner is responsible for developing and managing client relationships. He performs portfolio analysis, directs the firm’s financial modeling efforts, and leads the retirement planning/401k line of business. Before joining Acropolis, he was a senior manager at Accenture. He earned a bachelor’s in computer science from the University of Missouri and is a certified exit-planning adviser.

With more than 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, Mannen’s mission is to help her clients and their families succeed financially. She sits on the boards of UrbanFuture, Missouri Baptist Hospital Foundation and Lydia’s House, and volunteers for the United Way, Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure and the St. Louis Public Schools, among others.

Frederic Maurer III

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Maurer has 30 years of private banking experience, successfully serving highnet-worth families with their deposit and credit needs.

He earned his bachelor’s and master’s in business administration degrees from Saint Louis University.

He serves on Saint Louis University’s A&S Executive Advisory Board, and is advisory director of the National Conference for Community and Justice, Metropolitan St. Louis.

A Private Investment Management portfolio manager, Moeller makes discretionary investment decisions based on clients’ objectives and current market events. He has received numerous accolades, including Barron’s Top 5 Financial Advisors in Missouri and The Top 40 Financial Advisors Under 40 from On Wall Street Magazine. He graduated with highest honors from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

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120 S. Central Ave., 898-1521, pnc.com/ institutionalinvestments Newcomb has more than 25 years of experience in the institutional asset management industry.

Her extensive experience spans numerous client segments, including corporate, nonprofit, public and Taft Hartley entities.

She is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, and serves on the Arts & Education Council board and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri finance committee.

Ott co-founded Acropolis after working in the bond department of Mark Twain Bank and its successor, U.S. Bank. In addition to working with clients, he is the chief investment officer and the co-editor of Portfolio Insights, the company’s quarterly newsletter.

120 S. Central Ave., 898-1338, pnc.com/wealthsolutions Quiroga has more than 19 years of financial services experience, focusing on wealth management, private banking, fiduciary and trust services, and investments.

He is a graduate of Xavier University with a master’s degree from Fontbonne University. Quiroga serves on the boards of Eugene Field House, the Saint Louis Zoo and Lifelong Vision Foundation, among others.

Tom Schmidt Senior VP-investments

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Schmidt strives to build lifelong client relationships by offering highly personalized wealth management services and advice. His work is based on communication and trust with individuals, families and small businesses as he and his team, The Schmidt Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, seek to help clients toward a better future based on today’s more informed financial decisions.

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Ste. 500, 244-3281, jsheehan@monetagroup.com Sheehan works diligently to find solutions for his clientele, catering directly to each client’s unique financial needs. He has a bachelor’s in economics and a master’s in finance; he also spent seven years as a pilot in the U.S. Navy. Sheehan is very involved in the community and has served on many boards, including National Advisor’s Trust Company and St. Michael’s School.

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She also is the firm’s chief compliance officer.

As a senior relationship manager, Wisniewski partners with a team of wealth specialists catering to the affluent in St. Louis.

He has more than 28 years of banking and energy trading, and risk management experience.

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Liv ing Anti-Aging Facials

Restore Radiance

By Connie Mitchell

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f you want to look a bit younger and fresher, a relaxing facial may be all you need to help restore smooth skin and a healthy, radiant glow.

“The primary goal of an anti-aging facial is to reverse and ease the appearance of lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone,” says Dora Peters of dpEsthetics Skin and Wellness Studio.

“Unfortunately, just one product ingredient will not repair the skin’s aging. Usually, a good facial will include masks, serums and treatment protocols to repair damage, increase collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and smooth and freshen the skin.”

A good anti-aging facial includes a variety of specific ingredients and may involve one or more techniques designed to help smooth skin and even tone. For instance, Allie Israelson, lead aesthetician at Avani Day Spa, notes that microdermabrasion, a gentle glycol peel, a hydrating or firming mask, dermaplaning, or a combination of these, may be part of Avani’s Essential Facial.

“This facial gives your skin an intense exfoliation, without irritation,” she says. “Without exfoliating, your skin care cannot penetrate to give you the correction, hydration and prevention it needs.”

Peters agrees that exfoliation is important, and explains that microdermabrasion is one technique used during facials to slough away the skin’s to p m o s t l aye r, revealing brighter skin beneath, a n d e n c o u ra g ing production of collagen and elastin.

“LED cold light therapy also can be used to gently and painlessly stimulate the cells in the dermis where collagen is located and synthesized,” Peters says. “The localized stimulation triggers a process that stimulates skin cells into producing new collagen. Collagen gradually reduces and softens wrinkles, and increases skin health.”

To help maintain the benefits of an anti-aging

“Antioxidants used in facial masks and serums will neutralize free radicals that kill skin cells.”

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facial, Israelson recommends monthly facials “to get the continuous exfoliation for product enhancement and penetration.” Those products depend on each individual’s skin type, and Israelson notes that clients are provided with a consultation regarding the specific regimen that would be most beneficial.

Products used in anti-aging facials and available for home use often contain antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid. “Antioxidants used in facial masks and serums will neutralize free radicals that kill skin cells,” Peters says.

“Antioxidants stimulate collagen, boost cell

repair, fade browns spots and help uneven skin tone. Many vitamins, such as A, C and E, have antioxidant properties. Peptides, a protein that stimulates collagen and elastin production, can act as an antioxidant and is very effective for skin regeneration. And hyaluronic acid absorbs water and plumps up your skin.”

Israelson adds an important caveat: “Eating the right kind of foods, regular exercise, getting enough sleep, proper hydration and wearing sunscreen are important ways to keep our skin healthy. But having a regular facial is a vital step towards healthy skin for both men and women.”

WAR ON WRINKLES THE LATEST IN EYE-LIFTS

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BY CONNIE MITCHELL

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have changed little in recent years, “our attitude toward these procedures has changed,” notes Dr. Brock Ridenour of Ridenour Plastic Surgery. “Brow lifts are much more subtle. Everyone wants to avoid the overarched, surprised or ‘clown’ look that surgeons often achieved with over-aggressive lifting,” he says. “Eyelid operations also have evolved slowly. In the past, eyelid surgery has emphasized a deep-set (hollow) upper eye that often appears aged or cadaveric. Again, most surgeons now emphasize a more subtle approach.”

The specific technique chosen depends on a variety of factors, such as the skin’s natural elasticity and smoothness. In younger patients for whom skin laxity is not a problem, a puffy appearance may call for “going in behind the eyelid, so there’s only an invisible incision, and taking excess fat out from the inside,” Branham says. “For older patients who have other kinds of problems, sometimes you have to re-suspend some of those tissues with

O PEOPLE ASK YOU IF YOU’RE TIRED even when you feel awake and alert? Or perhaps, as you’ve aged, you’ve noticed less skin on your eyelids when applying makeup.

Droopy-looking eyelids are one of the most common complaints among patients seeking cosmetic surgery, and a simple surgical procedure can help you look as bright-eyed as you feel.

Eye lifts, known clinically as blepharoplasty, involve removing excess skin from the upper eyelids, says Dr. Gregory Branham, chief of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for Washington University Physicians. “Sometimes, we include lower eyelids or brow lifts. It’s all part of rejuvenation of the eye area, and it’s popular because it spans a larger age group than facelifts or things more typically associated with an aging face,” he says. “People in their 30s and 40s are more likely to have an eyelid procedure than a facelift.”

Although the surgical procedures themselves

an outside incision, plus deal with the fat. And if there’s redundant (excess) skin on the upper eyelid, it’s just a simple procedure to remove that.”

The procedure does cause bruising, and visible sutures are removed after about a week, Ridenour says. “That said, there are procedures of a nonsurgical nature that can be performed on patients who are poor surgical candidates, or have the earliest signs of aging,” he adds. “A majority of these procedures involve the use of radio-frequency energy or heat to rev up the production of collagen.

Filling agents can also be used to improve the position of the brow and create a more youthful look around the eye.”

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HOME IN FINE STYLE

A Refreshing Redo

BY ALAN E. BRAINERD

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL JACOB

How wonderful it is when a designer truly understands the needs of a client.

Ellen Kurtz of Ellen Kurtz Interiors did just that for a Ladue couple whose three dogs figured prominently in their plans for a full-home renovation.

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HE HUSBAND, WHO WORKS IN THE financial industry, purchased the home in 1986. When he met and married his wife in 1997, he had already completed a ‘remake’ of the house. But the lady of the house had other things in mind. “I spent 10 years thinking about

this house, and what I didn’t like and wanted to change,” she explains cheerfully. “We found Ellen, and she understood our needs and transformed them.” The end result is now a beautiful and more functional home.

The designer turned the home into the couple’s

retreat within a city. Using a color palette of grey, taupe, cream and slate, the home now flows from room to room in a peaceful and organic way. “The owners wanted finishes used that wouldn’t show Continued on page 52

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Continued from 50 the dog hair, so I selected the flooring first based on the colors of their coats and went up from there,” Kurtz explains. “The color palette we used is far more popular today than it was when we did this project.” Finding those finishes and fabrics was much more difficult then, she adds.

“First we had to address and undo some of the mistakes the previous contractor had made.

When footings were poured for a previous renovation, it created a step up when the floors should have been level with existing floors,” Kurtz notes.

She achieved this by “gently ramping” one entry into the laundry/desk area, and building a wall in another area to completely remove the problem.

Using Tom Krug as her contractor, Kurtz was able to incorporate many creative design elements.

One example is a stained-glass window in the new wall of the dining room that is backlit with natural light from the laundry to create an interesting focal point and update the feel of the space.

Removing other walls was a key element of this now ‘open’ floor plan. Prior to the redesign, the kitchen was a ‘room;’ it now opens freely to the dining room (used for both formal and casual meals), as well as into the family room. The kitchen once housed an island, which has been eliminated since the space was really too small to accommodate it. A fully tiled, front-curved, double-height bar/counter now can be used for multiple purposes like seating, food-prep or serving.

The team at Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry followed Kurtz’s designs to the letter: The bar stools’ curved backs mimic the shape of the peninsula, as well as the arched window over the sink that frames another lovely view of the gardens.

The hall bath, which was not part of the original plan to redo, became part of the scope of work and received a beautiful remodel. Kurtz, a master of design with tile work, created a runway of sorts that leads the visitor’s eye to a glass-block window

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framed by two Art Deco glass-block wing walls that define the walk-in shower and water closet.

The master bedroom probably needed the least construction, but it, too, got the royal treatment with the addition of interesting cove lighting and a pair of knockout pendants for the bedside. The space complements the completely renovated master bath, where a floating tub now anchors the spot in the bay window that an outdated garden tub once filled. The walkin shower doubled in size, and an enclosed water closet was created. An interesting and practical addition was the ‘cosmetic garage’ that is hides or exposes the makeup and lighted cosmetic mirror via a ‘floating door.’

The use of tile in a waterfall pattern again adds texture and interest in a subtle way. The view from the bay window is of the pool and gardens, so the homeowners’ early morning routine is enhanced by the nature of their landscape.

Because the home is L-shaped, many of the rooms face out onto the pool and garden area, which also received an update. The pool area had to be updated as well. The typical brick-post and iron-fence structure that surrounded the pool was removed, and a fence placed around the perimeter of the grounds enabled the garden designer to be more creative with color and texture.

The last part of the renovation involved adding another garage so that the structure could serve as part of an outdoor room for entertaining, complete with a big-screen television. “My husband loves to lay in the pool and watch TV,” chides the lady of the house.

This 1950s ranch house has stepped into the 21st century—and more important, every one of its occupants feels right at home.

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WATER FEATURES IN THE HOME GARDEN (PART 1 OF 2)

Simple Summer Fountains

Finding the Perfect Summer Garden Seat Each garden has many dimensions, many special spots to relax, and many places where a bench or hammock would be appreciated and enjoyed.

The first element necessary for any successful summer garden is shade. From broad-canopied trees to arbors, gazebos or pergolas, shade may come from an umbrella, sun-sail or high wall. Our new Chinese-influenced courtyard garden—now called our summer living room—gets shade from tall, overhanging oaks and hickories to the east and the two upper stories of the house on the west.

Several years ago, while taking a break from weeding the rock garden, I rested in that folding lawn chair in the shadow of the house. I quickly discovered that this topography sets up a wind funnel between land and wall. So, on those sultry summer days with little breeze, what tiny movement is there is magnified greatly by the contour of this little valley, making it cooler and more pleasant than a spot 50 feet away.

The summer garden that began as a combination of shade and breeze only needed moving water to complete it. Defined by the narrow space, this is a linear garden with larger nodes at the front entry and the far south end. At the north entry, to greet arriving visitors, we placed a basalt column fountain, patterned after the one in the English Woodland Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

A dry stream flows from our bubbling boulder along the base of the steep rock garden. At the far end, we flattened out enough room by adding a retaining wall and pierced parapet for a bluestone terrace cloistered enough for two, but large enough to seat a dozen folks. I draped the refreshing waterfall along the rocky side, seeping and spilling down stacked boulders of native holey lime, and built a narrow wading pool with a long, wide rim to catch and recirculate the water flow. The pool edge and parapet are just the right height for sitting on—perfect for catching the slight summer breeze or dangling fingertips into the water.

Add Moving Water to Your Garden Start small. Begin with a straightforward selfcontained tabletop fountain kit or a small wall unit.

These kits are simple for beginners as they are easy to install, clean and maintain.Graduate to a larger floor or wall unit after you have learned the basics and feel comfortable about maintenance.

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Creating an in-ground pond or pool with a rigid liner is an easy next step. Building a waterfall, stream and pool in a garden is a major undertaking.

Manageable on a small scale by handy homeowners, larger installations are best left to the professional pond designers.

A Simple Start for a Fabulous Fountain Some of my best memories from visiting grandma’s house were the lazy summer days spent playing with tadpoles and feeding the fish in her garden pond. Children are drawn to the mysteries and magic of water in the garden, and I wanted to recreate that experience for our grandson.

The kids just bought a new house, and since we are downsizing, we have ‘stuff’ to share. One of our pass-alongs is a garden treasure, a fountain head made of a rough, vertical limestone slab with carvings of green bamboo and tranquility characters, and a copper drip basin mounted through a hole in the top. Building a new base and pool for it was a great summer afternoon project for the kids and me. Starting out with this stone made this easy as it set the scale and style of the design. Later, if they enjoy this small fountain, we have a larger, in-ground liner for a goldfish pool, and will create a free-form dripper/font from soft copper tubing and driftwood.

For this easy installation, the shopping actually took as long to complete as the construction did.

The project list included: • Tools needed: a long, level shovel; hosewasher; marking flags; work gloves • a small (24”x 42”) rigid black plastic basin (wide at both ends, slimmer in the middle) • a pump with lift for three feet and suitable for a 3/8” copper supply line (130 GPH, variable speed, submersible) • extra tubing to connect the pump to the fountain stone • a box-style float valve for water autofill • about 40 broken-face, tapered concrete wall blocks • about 40 pie-shaped cap blocks • caulking gun and tubes of landscape block adhesive • a 50-pound bag of sand • a 50-pound bag of Mexican beach pebbles • a moisture-safe outdoor extension cord coupling box • potted plants • natural rocks gleaned from the garden Back at home, we tested out several locations.

Is it visible from the patio? Close to a grounded outdoor electrical outlet? Reachable by a longterm garden hose for autofill? We selected a nook in an existing stone wall, with the corner placement creating a greater sense of connectivity to the mature garden. The spot was almost level, so little digging was involved. We just scraped the high side down an inch, and added the spoil to the low

side. Using the sand as the final leveler, and marking flags to show the outline, we set the wall blocks around the footprint of the rim. We dry-laid all of the materials first to assure fit and level before gluing them together with the landscape adhesive.

After laying all of the wall blocks, we test-filled the basin with water to force it to settle between the walls, with the rim sitting flush with the top stone.

It was only three rows of blocks for the height of this pond liner, but if yours doesn’t fit exactly, dig deeper into the soil under the liner only, or go up one row higher and backfill with builder’s sand. The exposed black edge of the pool is simple and plain, and may be covered with thin cap blocks. These must be secured firmly with adhesive if small children will be climbing on them.

When we were satisfied with our level pool, we pumped the water out and began the installation of the font stone and plumbing. Simple and straightforward, we used leftover wall blocks covered with a top layer of natural stones to hold the larger slab upright, leaving cavities for both the pump and the float valve. Just attach the pump port to the supply line, adding a hose clamp, if needed, and use the suction cups on the pump to hold it against the basin wall. Attach the garden hose to the float valve and clamp it to the pool edge at the desired height. Turn on the water, and allow the pool to fill before testing the pump. The auto shut-off of the filler valve may need to be adjusted up or down to give the exact water level desired. Plug in the pump, and use the speed dial to create the best flow rate for your spitter or font.

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MAGINE SPENDING A CRISP AUTUMN DAY in this stunning Town & Country home. A sweeping staircase greets visitors in the elegant entry foyer, which also features handcrafted New York hardwood flooring. Off the foyer are large formal dining and living rooms, with the living room boasting a grand wood-burning fireplace. The adjacent heated and carpeted sun room is a serene spot for morning coffee, reading the newspaper, and a great view. A vaulted ceiling, tiled floor and wood-burning fireplace in the hearth room will make it the hub of the home in cooler months. Bake an apple pie or warm up a pot of soup in the updated kitchen, with 42-inch maple cabinets, a Viking stove and SubZero refrigerator. The master suite includes a doublebowl vanity and glass-enclosed shower with a tub. Other highlights include a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, main-floor laundry, historic millwork, 3-car attached garage, expansive lawn and Roman stone circle drive with a fountain.

This 5-bedroom, 4-full and 1-half bathroom home in the Parkway School District is listed for $800,000.

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EAT: BREAKFAST AT POMME CAFE & WINE BAR 44 N. Central Ave. in Clayton; pommerestaurants.com - Breakfast and brunch daily - Made-from-scratch French toast, omelet and quiche specials daily Big Night

TREND: SNAPGUIDE iPhone App; available on amazon.com - A ‘how-to’ app with a comprehensive list, including ways to improve your cooking, handyman or musical skills - Categories include home, beauty, desserts, gardening, and arts & crafts

TRAIN: FUEL STRENGTH & WELLNESS STUDIO 7901 Clayton Road in Clayton; fuelstl.com - Boutique fitness studio with tailored workouts - Strength-training and weight loss - Private and semi-private coaching, and nutrition, stress and sleep analysis, among other services

STRETCH: BALLPARK SUMMER YOGA SERIES Ballpark Village at Busch Stadium; stlballparkvillage.com - Saturday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m.; and Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m.

- Local instructors lead yoga classes on the Busch II infield

Food for Film SO, THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY CAME out last week to much critical acclaim. The movie is vibrant and sumptuous; and the director, Lasse Hallström, films food like it is the sexiest, most beautiful thing on the planet. Movies about food range from the exotic and sensual to the dark—and even disturbing. I have to admit, it was fun coming up with a list of the best films about food. To clarify, these films are actually about food. Diner is one of the funniest movies ever. Its title implies it is about food; however, it is not, and thus doesn’t make the cut. So, here is my top 10 list of the best food films I’ve seen: 1) Big Night, 1996 Tony Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci star as combative brothers who come together for one night to save their failing restaurant.

2) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, 1971 Gene Wilder (not Johnny Depp in the blasphemous remake) stars as an eccentric candy magnate who opens the doors of his factory to a group of children, including the poor but honorable Charlie.

3) Chocolat, 2000 Juliette Binoche stars as a lonely woman who opens a chocolate shop in a small French town.

Now, we can include Johnny Depp on the list; he plays her love interest.

4) Babette’s Feast, 1987 In this Danish film, a young housekeeper, Babette, offers to cook a feast for the repressed, regret-filled sisters for whom she works.

5) The Hundred-Foot Journey, 2014 An Indian family with their son, a gifted chef, opens a restaurant in a small French town, and challenges the local proprietor.

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6) Sideways, 2004 Two dissatisfied, under-achieving men take a week-long road trip through California’s wine country.

7) My Dinner with Andre, 1981 Actor Wallace Shawn and theater director Andre Gregory share a meal and discuss the path their lives have taken.

8) Like Water for Chocolate, 1992 Tita and Pedro fall in love but are forbidden to marry. When Pedro marries Tita’s sister to be close to Tita, she discovers she has a talent for cooking.

9) Soylent Green, 1973 Charlton Heston plays a detective in Earth’s dystopian future, investigating the murder of the man in charge of the world’s food supply. In this dark future, people only have one mysterious source of nutrition: Soylent Green.

10) Eat Drink Man Woman, 1994 A chef lives with his three grown daughters and only seems to be able to communicate over their family meals.

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REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Magic in the Moonlight

THAT VOODOO THAT YOU DO RATING: 9 out of 10

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OODY ALLEN evokes a strong reaction from movie-goers—sometimes for the right reasons; sometimes, not. And I will admit, despite being a fan, his films can miss the mark. That usually occurs when he sacrifices story for agenda—or self indulgence.

However, when he writes a compelling script and lets his love of filmmaking show, it’s captivating. This film is a perfect example of that.

Professionally, Stanley (Colin Firth) is an acclaimed magician and illusionist who travels the world performing to packed houses. Personally, he is a depressed, self-involved nihilist.

When his best friend, Howard (Simon McBurney), approaches him with a problem, he is intrigued. It seems that a suspicious psychic, Sophie Baker (Emma Stone), has ingratiated herself with a wealthy American family in the south of France, and is attempting to bilk them with her ‘gift.’ Howard wants Stanley to discredit her, and Stanley is most certainly up to the task. It is only when Stanley meets the captivating Sophie that the challenge becomes much more than he had anticipated.

Just go see it. I can’t say enough. It’s simple and beautiful and brilliant. I can’t remember the last time I sat through a film not wanting it to end, and smiling the whole time.

The HundredFoot Journey

ROMANTIC MEAL RATING: 8 out of 10

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OVIES T H AT revolve around food and cooking make me nervous. It’s almost as if the director thinks he can sacrifice a plot for a lingering shot of a bell pepper—or a magical moment of whisking an egg. And while food is an incredible thing to look at, assembling a salad does not a movie make. This film, I’m delighted to say, was more than a pleasant surprise.

Since his childhood, Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) has been a gifted chef. When political violence forces his family from Mumbai, they settle in a small French village. There is one restaurant in town, and Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren) runs it with an iron fist. Nothing will threaten her Michelinstar rating. So when the Kadams open an Indian restaurant across the street, she is less than thrilled.

Madame Mallory becomes all too aware of Hassan’s talent and must decide the best course of action. Meanwhile, Hassan becomes taken with Mallory’s sous chef, Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon), as she teaches him about French cuisine.

This is another one I would tell you to run out and see. As you might imagine, visually, it’s a stunning film, and the story is endearing. Dayal and Le Bon are charming, and Helen Mirren, well, is Helen Mirren. Enough said.

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Quills

BY MARK BRETZ

STORY: At the Charenton asylum in France in 1807, the most notorious inmate is an aristocrat known as the Marquis de Sade.

De Sade was a patrician, a soldier, a revolutionary politician and a writer whose stories were immersed in sex and violence.

That writing ultimately resulted in his incarceration; first in prison and later at the asylum, where a new administrator, Dr. RoyerCollard, is intent on silencing de Sade’s perverse writings to impress everyone with his own ability to administrate difficult people.

Despite limiting de Sade’s access to ink, pen and paper, Royer-Collard finds that his inmate is ingenious at finding various ‘quills’ with which to etch his libertine thoughts. Preying on the vulnerability of an idealistic young priest, the Abbe de Coulmier, Royer-Collard twists the screws—literally and metaphorically—on de Sade to silence his voice.

HIGHLIGHTS: Doug Wright wrote this intriguing, beguiling, two-act play that premiered in Washington, D.C., in 1995. A young assistant costume designer and dresser for that production named Brooke Edwards directs the splendid current rendition being performed

by Max & Louie Productions in its St. Louis premiere.

Wright is a skilled wordsmith, as evidenced by the witty, provocative dialogue which permeates Quills throughout its two acts. Oddly enough, pacing suffers from two false ends to the first act and at least three faux finales.

Beyond debate, though, are several exhilarating performances culled by Edwards from her cast to pour additional intoxication into Wright’s already heady script.

At the core of the work are the characters of de Sade and the young Abbe. Ted Gregory immerses himself into the decadent role of the writer, infusing de Sade’s insatiable demand for describing sexual escapades with a sharp wit, as well for retorting the young priest’s admonitions. Antonio Rodriguez, meanwhile, demonstrates the Abbe’s devotion to the traditional morals of the time, even if he can’t escape the character’s annoying habit of listening to de Sade or Royer-Collard rather than simply walking away, both from their words and from the treachery they inflict upon him.

Wright’s work looks pointedly and unapologetically at issues of censorship, definitions of morality and the ever-escalating battle between individuals and society. Through Edwards’ sharp focus and some finely tuned performances, Max & Louie’s Quills is as beguiling and challenging as it is sobering.

GROUP: Max & Louie Productions VENUE: Wool Studio Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone Drive DATES: August 15, 16, 17 TICKETS: From $25 to $30; 800838-3006 or maxandlouie. com RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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DIV ER SIONS

DINING OUT

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BY MATT SORRELL

Location No. 2 of Mission Taco Joint is now open for business at 908 Lafayette Ave. in Soulard.

The new spot features the same menu of hand-crafted, south-ofthe-border fare as the original restaurant in the Delmar Loop.

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Baconfest, a celebration of ‘All Things Bacon,’ will take place on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Soldier’s Memorial downtown. The festival will include bacon-related treats from many of the area’s finest restaurants, but the highlight promises to be the 1,000-pound, 100-footlong aptly named Hog Log. It will consist of 500 pounds of woven bacon and 500 pounds of ground Italian sausage, all cooked in a custom-built, 102-foot-long grill, courtesy of the exec chefs from Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles and River City Casino & Hotel.

Hog Log slices will be sold during the festival, with all proceeds benefiting the USO of Missouri.

Congrats to Pinckney Bend Distillery in New Haven, Missouri. The distillery recently competed in the International Wine and Spirit Competition held in London and took home a bronze medal for its American Gin, and a silver medal for its Rested American Whiskey. Well done!

Kudos also to Five Bistro on The Hill, which was recently honored by thrillist. com as having one of the 33 Best Burgers in America 2014: the very appropriately named The Burger.

Panorama at the Saint Louis Art Museum is launching a new dinner series, pairing different local breweries, chefs and wineries each month. The first event will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, featuring a special prix fixe menu from new executive chef IVY MAGRUDER, paired exclusively with Schlafly beers. Cost is $75 per person.

Call 655-5490 for reservations.

Brazie’s Italian Restaurant

Under the Radar, Beyond Expectations

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

YOU’VE PROBABLY DRIVEN PAST THE CORNER of Arsenal Street and Watson Road in South City, and have seen the long, low nondescript building that houses Brazie’s, never giving it a second thought. Aside from the lone sign on the roof, there’s not much of an indication of just what’s going on inside. Existing as it does on the fringes of The Hill, it often doesn’t get included in the pantheon of eateries in that venerable neighborhood. Despite being a bit under the radar, though, Brazie’s has been serving up quality Italian fare for more than 20 years. We finally satisfied our curiosity and stopped in recently. We left wondering why it had taken us so long to visit.

While the exterior of Brazie’s is fairly anonymous, the interior is inviting. The dining room is spacious—and that fact, combined with the understated décor, creates an elegant atmosphere.

From the Antipasti list, we started with an order of the Sauteed Artichokes ($10), nicely sauteed in a white wine and lemon sauce with a tasty tang that really primed the tastebuds for what was to come.

Bread service at Brazie’s features soft Italian bread, courtesy of local favorite Vitale’s Bakery, perfect for enjoying every last bit of sauce on the plate.

The Brazie’s menu features a wide range of Italian favorites, from chicken to veal to pastas. We decided to take advantage of the seafood options and ordered the Shrimp Sambucca ($25) and the Fettuccine Diablo ($17). Both came with a House

Salad, a traditional Hill favorite with squiggles of provel, onion and prosciutto over a bed of crunchy lettuce, and dressed with a sweet vinaigrette.

The shrimp sambucca comes with a choice of veggies or pasta (we opted for the noodles). The centerpiece of the dish is, of course, the shrimp, a half-dozen of the plump jumbo variety. These are sauteed with olive oil, tomatoes and garlic, then topped with the sambucca sauce. The sauce has a light cream base and is quite sweet, thanks to the namesake Italian liqueur it’s made with, which also keeps the sauce on the light side flavor-wise.

There also is an antipasti version of this dish available for those who prefer a smaller portion.

From the sweet, we headed over to the spicy side with the Fettuccine Diablo. This dish boasts copious amounts of crab, shrimp and mushrooms on a bed of tender fettuccine noodles with a flavorful tomato sauce. Despite the ‘devil’ in the name, this dish isn’t over-the-top hot at all. Rather, it has a nice balance of spices that work well with the fresh tomatoes that form the base of the sauce.

All in all, Brazie’s serves up good, solid Italian food in a relaxed environment, making it a good go-to for everything from a casual dinner with friends to celebrating a milestone event with that special someone.

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GREEN GOURMET

The Scoop on Ice Cream

WONDERFUL THING ABOUT road trips is that the experience can yield so many sweet rewards.

Aside from the chance to get away from it all, there’s the beautiful scenery outside the car window, and the many antique and art shops along the way with treasures to discover and bring home. And there are wineries, micro-breweries, charming cafes and eclectic eateries that might even inspire a fruitful and appetizing journey…

Well, author Lindsay Clendaniel has found another motivation for taking a road trip—and she has written an entire book filled with at least 50 possibilities: Scoop Adventures: The Best Ice Cream of the 50 States, an evolution from her blog of five years: Scoop Adventures: The Journey to Find the Perfect Scoop.

“I’ve always loved ice cream, and at the time I started the book, I was living in Columbus, Ohio, which has a lot of great ice cream—and there was lots of inspiration around,” Clendaniel recalls.

“I found an ice-cream maker on sale, and I just happened to decide to share my adventures with the world.” Clendaniel explains that her idea took off as she searched for the best scoop in each state. “I was really looking for ice-cream shops that focused on using local and seasonal ingredients, and that were really creative with their ice cream and cared about supporting their community,” she notes.

Of course, much to Clendaniel’s delight, a lot of research and tasting was involved to write this comprehensive directive on her Scoop Adventures.

Not only are 50 ice-cream shops featured in the book, but so are the recipes for each of the shops’ most popular flavor. And the road to what she describes in her book as ‘The Mouthwatering Midwest’ and the state of Missouri led her to St. Louis and Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream, where Cookie Monster Ice Cream rules.

“The owner (Beckie Jacobs) told me that kids often order by the color of the ice cream, and the blue color of this ice cream reminded her of Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster,” Clendaniel says. “When developing the recipe, she started with a cottoncandy flavor; and when the gummy bears she first mixed in froze and were too hard to eat, she decided to substitute cookies instead.”

Although choosing was somewhat challenging for Clendaniel, among her favorite road trip

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Serendipity’s Cookie Monster Ice Cream

suggestions were the Raspberry and Red Currant from Susanna’s Ice Cream and Sorbet, Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown, Rhode Island; the Peach Honey Habanero from Amy’s Ice Creams in Austin; the Dark Chocolate Zen from Izzy’s Ice Cream in Minneapolis; and the Lavender Caramel Swirl from Loblolly Creamery in Little Rock.

From collaborating with the ice cream shop owners, Clendaniel was stirred to add Chapter 7: Inspirations From My Ice Cream Travels to her book. “Ice cream is really a blank slate, and once you understand the basics of making the base, you can experiment with any kind of flavor or flavors that you want,” she explains. “I really would like to encourage people to make ice cream with what you like and use ingredients that are in season. When you make your own ice cream, you have the opportunity to use fresh ingredients, local ingredients and the best ingredients you can find.”

HOW TO MAKE ICE CREAM WITHOUT AN ICE-CREAM MAKER (from Lindsay Clendaniel’s blog, Scoop Adventures: The Journey to Find the Perfect Scoop) Here’s Clendaniel’s suggested method, which can be used with any of the recipes in her book, Scoop Adventures: The Best Ice Cream of the 50 States: • Mix the ice-cream base and thoroughly

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chill it. A starter recipe could be a simple vanilla bean or chocolate ice cream.

Pour the ice-cream base into a shallow freezer-safe dish, like a small Pyrex dish.

Place the ice-cream base in the freezer for approximately 45 minutes. Remove from the freezer, and use a spatula to pull ice cream away from the sides of the dish. At this point, there are two options: 1) Whisk the ice cream vigorously, or 2) Use a hand mixer or stick/ immersion blender. Mixing is essential for breaking up ice crystals and adding air to the mixture, which will make the ice cream fluffy and creamy. It’s important to note that bases higher in fat will result in a creamier ice cream.

Return the ice cream base to freezer again for 45 minutes. Remove from freezer and mix again. Continue freezing at 30- to 45-minute intervals until ice cream base is thick and becomes difficult to mix (about the consistency of soft serve ice cream). The entire process takes two to three hours to complete.

At this point, ‘mix-ins’ (like chocolate chips or pieces of cookie or fruit) can be gently folded into the base. Or for recipes that include a swirl or layers (like caramel), alternate layers of the base with the desired ingredient(s).

Freeze completed ice-cream mixture for 2 to 4 hours, or until firm. Enjoy!

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SHARK WEEK PHOTO BY ROBIN WINKELMAN, TWILIGHT TUESDAYS PHOTO COURTESY OF MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM, JAPANESE FESTIVAL PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER

SHARK WEEK View bonnethead, white-spotted and brown-banded bamboo sharks at Carribean Cove during Saint Louis Zoo’s Shark Week. Various times. $4. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

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THIRD FRIDAY PARTY A carnival featuring fire-spinning, ice cream and live music from Rosewood will be held at Third Degree Glass Factory. 6-10 p.m.

Free. 367-4527 or stlglass.com.

ELIZABETH TERRY Local historian Elizabeth Terry will discuss her book, Oysters to Angus: Three Generations of the St. Louis Faust Family, the story of the legendary Faust family, who helped shape St. Louis history, at St. Louis County Library Headquarters.

7 p.m. 994-3300 or slcl.org.

UMPHREY’S MCGEE Progressive rock band Umphrey’s McGee will bring its interactive live show to the Fox Theatre. 9 p.m. $30-43.

534-111 or fabulousfox.com.

8/27

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THROUGH 10/4

THROUGH 8/17 HELLO, DOLLY! On the 50th anniversary of its Broadway opening, the award-winning musical Hello, Dolly! returns to The Muny stage. 8:15 p.m. $14-$85.

534-1111 or muny.org.

SUNFLOWER + PROJECT: CAM See art in bloom at Contemporary Art Museum through a live plant exhibit to promote urban greening, neighborhood beautification and soil condition improvement. camstl.org.

8/22-23 & 8/29-30 SIEGFRIED Union Avenue Opera presents the next installment in Wagner’s epic ring cycle, Siegfried. 8 p.m. $75-$156, season subscription. 361-2881 or unionavenueopera.org.

THROUGH 10/12 THE DREAM: PRESENTED

BY THE WINTER FAMILY COLLECTION AND THE DREAMER The Dream exhibit is on display at Saint Louis University Museum of Art, with an opening reception, where guests can meet artist Leon Bronstein, to be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15.

977-2666 or sluma.slu.edu.

THROUGH 11/2 LOUIS IX: KING, SAINT, NAMESAKE As part of the 250th anniversary of St. Louis’ founding, the Saint Louis Art Museum presents exceptional art from the reign of Louis IX, as well as later works inspired by the celebrated 13th-century monarch, in Galleries 234 and 235. Free. slam.org.

THROUGH 11/30 GRACE KUBILIUS Craft Alliance presents an exhibit by Chicagobased fiber artist Grace Kubilius in the Kranzberg Arts Center.

534-7528 or craftalliance.org.

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JOHN AND TEENUH FOSTER: A LIFETIME OF ART COLLECTING View the nationally recognized art collection of St. Louisans John and Teenuh Foster at John Burroughs School’s Bonsack Gallery, with an opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 5. Free. jburroughs.org.

8/22 JUNGLE BOOGIE Saint Louis Zoo’s family-friendly Friday night concert series rolls on with Ticket to the Beatles. 5-8 p.m.

Free. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

8/23 MAGAZINE: A TRIBUTE TO HEART The new tribute band, Magazine, will play at the Chesterfield Amphitheater as part of the City Concert Series.

8-10 p.m. Free. 636-537-4000 or chesterfieldamphitheater.com.

EL MONSTERO Pink Floyd tribute band, El Monstero, will perform on Forest Park’s Art Hill. 7 p.m. $20 and up.

800-745-3000 or livenation.com.

MAIJA RHEE DEVINE Author Maija Rhee Devine will discuss and sign her book, The Voices of Heaven, at St. Louis Public Library’s Carpenter Branch.

7 p.m. 241-2288 or slpl.org.

8/26 TWILIGHT TUESDAYS Missouri History Museum’s Twilight Tuesdays outdoor concert series opens with Big Brother Thunder and the Master Blasters.

6 p.m. Free. mohistory.org.

8/29-31 ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK Experience art, wine tastings, live music and an art discovery area for kids at the annual fall Art Fair at Queeny Park in the park’s Greensfelder Recreation Complex. Various times. 997-1181 or artfairatqueenypark.com.

9/2 SUSAN VREELAND Bestselling author Susan Vreeland will discuss her book, Lisette’s List, the story of a woman’s awakening to the power of art, at the Ethical Society of St. Louis. 7 p.m. $30, admits one and includes a copy of the book; $35 admits two and includes a book. 367-6731 or left-bank.com.

CHECK THIS OUT 8/30-9/1 JAPANESE FESTIVAL Taiko drumming, bon odori festival dancing, martial arts, candlelight walks in the Japanese Garden and more will highlight the annual Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden. Various times. $5-$15. 577-5100 or mobot.org.

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DIV ER SIONS Across 1. Salve 5. Like, awesome, dude 8. Barely enough 13. Sundae topper, perhaps 14. Capitol feature 15. Funnyman Jim 16. Merlin, e.g.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE 11. ‘Cool!’

12. Sort 14. Oscar winner Matt 20. Final words 21. Corporate department 24. Deep-six 25. Roof rack brand 26. 100 kopecks 27. Pre-exam feeling, maybe 28. Soon, to a bard 30. Hawaiian island 31. Soul 32. Area of South Africa 34. Complain 35. Gusto 38. Not rural 39. Abuse 44. Mark 46. String bean’s opposite 48. Hazardous 49. Drunken 50. Sped 51. After-bath wear 52. ‘O’ in old radio lingo 53. Not kosher 54. 2:00 or 3:00 55. Christiania, now 56. Fishing, perhaps 57. Angry, with ‘off’

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is completely appropriate.

You do not have a year to send a wedding gift—that’s an ill-conceived lie. If you are unable to purchase a gift before the wedding you may want to write a check to the couple, giving it to the groom, the best man, or one of the fathers.

That is the only time you may bring your gift with you.

A wedding is not a birthday party. Bringing a gift to the ceremony venue is ridiculous. (They need a blender at the wedding? I think not.) And bringing it to the reception is inconvenient. I think a gift table and those boxes for checks (while sometimes being necessary) really shouldn’t be there. If you’re at a fine club, or a nice hotel, you would give your gift to the manager or maître d’ to put into the locked office.

Attending a wedding requires you to be on time—as much as a half-hour to 10 minutes ahead of time is the appropriate time to arrive. Never try to be seated during a wedding processional.

Dress appropriately, don’t drink and drive, get out on the dance floor and have a great time.

Weddings are celebrations, so do celebrate the newly married couple, congratulate him and wish her a happy life.

Don’t forget to thank your hosts as you leave.

A phone call or note telling your hosts, What a lovely evening it was! is always very special, but not an absolute necessity.

The rules of etiquette really are quite simple.

They exist to show respect and affection, and to make life easier for all. Best wishes and have a great time!

We finished off by adding rinsed Mexican beach pebbles for a more natural look. Drop a few baskets of ferns behind to cover the mechanics, and step back to admire.

We chose a time to work when others were away from the house. No distractions for us and a great surprise for them on returning home. Our grandson, now 4 years old, reacted immediately with glee and had his hands in the water in seconds. His mom, weary from running errands, pulled up a chair to sit next to the soothing water. We will now have to have the f-i-s-h conversation quietly on the side as this pool could easily support a pair of goldfish for the summer, but not the winter. They would have to move inside or build the larger, deeper, winter-safe pool soon. What lovely decisions to be made!

for weathering the variations in the economy, Hornbarger notes. He prefers stocks over hybrid securities like high-yield bonds, preferred stocks and dividend stocks. “If someone is going to take equity-type risk, why not just buy stocks? I’d rather own a basket of stocks if I’m going to take that type of risk.”

Whatever your choice, Quiroga stresses the need for liquidity in today’s low-interest market. “With a CD, you are locked up. Ask yourself if you want to lock your money up for five years at 1.5 percent, knowing the Federal Reserve is going to raise rates in 2015. This time next year, we’ll be having a very different conversation.”

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ACROPOLIS continued from page 26 a decade—and that’s a deep relationship. Clients need to trust that you’re going to do the right thing, and trust you’re capable of making the right investment and giving the right advice.”

The majority of Acropolis’ 25 staff members are industry veterans, with an average of 25 years of experience among its founders, and an average of 17 years of experience across the firm. Many employees also have achieved professional designations, such as chartered financial analyst and certified financial planner, which have been earned with a great deal of extra effort through the years, Ott says.

Recently, the firm was recognized as one of the top

300 registered investment advisors by the Financial Times of London. In 2009, it also received certification from the Center for Fiduciary Excellence, the industry’s standards-setting body for prudent practices.

The firm extends its goal of doing right by clients to the community, as well. Founding partner Dannelle Ward says employees give back through serving on the boards of various health care, education and arts nonprofits, from United Way and City Academy to St. Louis Public Radio, among many others.

Like The Acropolis, the local financial firm looks to be standing strong for clients and the community for years to come. “People want solid, honest advice,” Ott says, “and we do a good job of that.”

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LAST FLASH

The Salvation Army

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Julie Eschbacher, Ann and Bill Corrigan, Max and Tina Wood

Trisha Hedrich, Laura Robbins

Lisa Lyle, Sander and Kierstin Coovert

Frank Lloyd Wright House

Jane Gleason

Carol Lundstrom, Betty VonHoffmann, Jean Sheets, Linda Sheets

Stan Jones, Laura Newman

Carmen Bonner, Gey Manes

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JoAnne Boulton, Marylen Mann, Susan Uchitelle

Big Muddy Dance Company

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Lauren Christman, Maureen Jones, Erin Warner Prange, Karin Schute, Julia Dietl

Debbie Bentele, Mary Beth Daniels, Paige Thibodeaux

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Patty O’Leary, Marian Czyzewski

Cheri and Ron Fromm

Peter Shank, Joanne Kohn, Pokey LaFarge

World Affairs Council

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Dr. L. Douglas and Ruth Smith, Dr. Joel Glassman

Jody Carson, Teri Rohr

Dr. Perry Schoenecker

Kelley McClinton, Dr. Harvey Mirley

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Our steam bath process helps remove greasy buildup and harmful carcinogens.

Grill healthier, better tasting food.

Call Steve 314-452-7192 or visit www.bbqgrillco.com

Time for Some

Hard Work Yard Work SPRING LANDSCAPING Landscape Design • Spring Clean-Up Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation • Tilling Weeding & Mulching • Planting Tree/Shrub Fertilization,Trimming and Removal • Lawn Fertilization, Weed Control, De-Thatching, Sodding and Seeding • Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing • Stone Walls, Patios, Borders and Drainage Solution.

The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001

JC PAINTS Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net MASTER ARTISANS INC. Quality Prep & Painting Wall Glazing, Marbleizing, Graining, Murals & More. www.masterartisansinc.com Jeff Baumgartner 636.225.5244

PET SERVICES

WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING AND LAWN CARE Full Service Landscaping Residential and Commercial Leaf Vacuum, Bagging/Blowing to Curb, Mowing. Certified Retaining Wall Installer, Tree/Bush Trimmed or Removed, Mulching or Rock Placement, Snow Plowing. Free Estimates. Brad 314-495-5776

THE WELL BEHAVED PET....

For all your home training needs.

New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems.

OH, DON'T FORGET THE CAT!!!!

Call me, I can help.

Laura @ 636-456-9993

Michael Flynn Landscaping Storm Cleanup, Mulching, Weekly Lawn Mowing & Gardening, Irrigation. For all your Landscaping & Lawn Care Needs. 314-243-6784

#24 Kirkham Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63119

New Work • Repair • Remodeling Water Heaters • Sewer & Drain Backflow Device Testing

$ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers!

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves.

We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured.

Packing Available.

314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com

MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed. Painting.

Insured. 314-831-5597

ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers. Hauling Service.

No Job Too Big Or Small.

Any Type of Trash Removal.

314-621-0481 or 581-7274

Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

Back to School Sale!

Lowest Prices in Town!

Mizzou Crew Landscaping Call Jeff at 314-520-5222 Coupon/Video/Offer at: FASTandFREE.US/Lawncare.html

Quality Since 1916 A Name You Can Trust

314-962-0956

ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Staining & Powerwashing Insured & 30 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors.

17 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

Member of BBB For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Washing. Insured. Free Est. 37 Years Experience.

Don Phillips 314-973-8511

314-517-8772

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BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. Brian 314-740-1659

REAL ESTATE SERVICES WOW FACTOR HOME STAGING, LLC Making Vacant Homes Look Fabulous!

Beautiful Furniture & Accessories!

Fee Paid at Closing One Call Does it All! Contact Bridget 314-704-8545 wowfactorhomestagingllc.com bneichter@aol.com

SITUATIONS WANTED PRIVATE CHEF SEEKING position in a private home.

3-5 days a week. Over thirty years fine restaurant dining & Private chef experience.

Resume upon request.

Please call 314-607-9924 Email tradicons@att.net Ask for Paul

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TUCKPOINTING

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Deep Root Fertilization, Stump Grinding, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or e-mail us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com

Trees Trimmed & Removed

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

B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist

Tom Gamma ISA Certified Arborist Fertilization, Trimming, Pruning & Spraying

www.gammatree.com

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WANTED WANTED CHINESE ANTIQUES: QUALITY CHINESE ANTIQUES: BUYING JADE and BRONZE figurines, NICE PIECES and Whole Collection 314-503-4847

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

M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's.

Call Paul, 314-805-6102 or Mark, 314-805-7367

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking & Now Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining.

Winner of 2013 BBB Torch Award. $50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com TUCKPOINTING Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco.

Waterproofing. Insured.

40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates.

314-910-3132 636-797-2947

GULF COAST HOUSE Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more!

Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365 REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment.

Convenient to Museums, Theaters & Shopping. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended!

Call 314-569-2009

314-725-6159 Tim Gamma

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COLLECTOR PAYS TOP $ Gun Collections - Old and New Military Items, Swords & Knives Antiques of Any Type Fishing Tackle Call Steve Lapin 314-571-9427 or 618-271-8200

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23 Years in Business!

9 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'13. Solid Tuckpointing & Spotpointing with Color Match.

Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair, & Waterproofing. Prompt Free Estimates. Fully Insured. A+ BBB 2011 Torch Award Winner (314) 645-1387 mirellituckpointing.com Credit Cards Accepted

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO santafehideaway.com 314-503-3311

WANTED

20+ Years Experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Complete Home Tuckpointing Spot Tuckpointing w/ Color Match Chimney Repair & Rebuilding Patio & Sidewalk Repair Insured tuckpointingandmasonry.com 314-352-4222 MC & VISA ACCEPTED

Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service & c Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

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

RaRe OppORTuniTy

Only Lot For Sale Located Directly on the Old Warson Country Club Golf Course!

MLS #14005588

22 TRenT DRiVe - LOT $1,995,000

Preliminary Designs by Dick Busch Architects

Extremely rare opportunity to build the estate of your dreams on a world class golf course in the heart of Ladue. Bring your builder and plans or use plans created by Dick Busch Architects. This lot boasts over two acres immediately bordering the 10th hole of Old Warson Country Club and allows the owner to wake up every morning right on the golf course with extraordinary views.

Agent Inquiries Welcome.

This Opportunity is Presented By:

Mills-Tiger Realty

Broker: Bruce Mills 636-236-7683 cell • 314-721-8000 x222 office Email: bmills@millsproperties.net Seller is a licensed broker

Life’s too short to spend it mowing! t

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Or adding a deck, trimming trees or replacing the driveway driveway. More and more, homeowners are discovering the value that comes with condo ownership.. Enjoy the worr worry-free life with exceptional accommodations and community amenities. amenities You’re close to great shopping and dining destinations and within walking distance of relaxing TTilles Park. Come see uncompromised living at its finest.

One, two and three bedrooms start at $119,900.

McKnight Crossing 2604 McKnight Crossing Ct. St. Louis, MO 63124 314.479.5677 or 314.961.7000 www.mcknightcrossing.com Conventional Financing Available

OPEN HOUSE Every Sunday, 12:00-5:00

314.725.0009

918 NORRINGTON WAY | SOUTHWEST COUNTY 14 ACRES $3,250,000 Greek Revival equestrian estate with 2-story marble entry and distinguished millwork. Barn, paddock & cottage.

NEW LISTING! 1st AVAILABLE 8.16.14

NEW LISTING!

15 LADUE LANE | LADUE 5 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 4 HALF BATHS $2,295,000 Exquisite, newly-renovated estate, perfect for entertaining.

Manicured gardens & pool on private, 2-acre lot.

14 ARROWHEAD ESTATES CT. | CHESTERFIELD 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS, 5.88 ACRES $2,000,000 This is architect, Ralph Fournier’s piece-de-resistance that will remind you of Hollywood Hills. Pool & tiki house.

40 PORTLAND PLACE | CENTRAL WEST END 6 BEDROOMS, 6 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,750,000 Step into this Romanesque mansion to discover mosaic floors, solarium skylight, & Corinthian pilasters.

NEW LISTING! 110 GRAND MERIDIEN FOREST | WILDWOOD 5 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $1,499,000 Gorgeous custom-built brick & stone manse offers archways,intricate ceilings,pool,wine room, and media room.

40 LEMP ROAD | KIRKWOOD 3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $1,385,000 Beautiful 10-acre custom-built estate on historic grounds. Borders the Powder Valley Nature Preserve.

7229 FORSYTH BLVD. | UNIVERSITY CITY 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $1,095,000 Steps from Clayton, this custom home has much to offer for the discriminating buyer.

44 OVERHILLS DRIVE | LADUE 6 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $995,000 Unique opportunity to gut and rehab or tear down this home on 3.2 acres in sought-after Overhills!

NEW LISTING! 673 PINE CONE CT. | TOWN AND COUNTRY 4 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $979,000 Lovely home has vaulted ceilings, built-ins, adjoining solarium, 2 master suites & finished lower level!

5 ROAN LANE | LADUE 6 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS $829,000 Mid-century modern home has vaulted ceilings, built-ins, granite counters, large windows & pool.

NEW LISTING! 2769 KEHRS MILL ROAD | CHESTERFIELD 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $599,000 Fabulous home with open floor plan. Stainless steel appliances, 3-car garage, cedar deck, and irrigation system.

14 HAVEN VIEW | LADUE SCHOOLS 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $489,900 Lovely 1½ story on a half-acre lot offers updated kitchen, oversized 2-car garage & pool.

NEW LISTING! 775 WENNEKER DRIVE | LADUE 1010 ST. CHARLES ST. #404 | DOWNTOWN 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $324,900 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $399,000 Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the heart of Ladue.

Sophisticated Downtown loft with almost 3,000 sq. ft. is in a great location with all of the conveniences of city living! Luxurious & beautifully rehabbed home backs to woods.

4540 LINDELL BLVD. #504 | CENTRAL WEST END 3 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $749,000 Fabulous 2-story penthouse is an architecture marvel!

Gourmet kitchen, 3 bdrm suites & large, private deck.

7033 MARYLANDAVENUE | UNIVERSITY CITY 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $659,000 Exquisite home with lots of natural light, newer kitchen, stainless steel appliances, screened porch, & 3-car garage.

NEW LISTING! 500 NORTH & SOUTH #302 | UNVERSITY CITY 2+ BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $479,000 Enjoy this luxurious & sophisticated penthouse just blocks from Clayton shops & restaurants.

7015 NORTHMOOR DR. | UNIVERSITY CITY 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $429,000 Beautiful home with new kitchen,custom cabinets,stainless steel appliances & updated bathrooms. Fabulous location.

NEW LISTING! 479 GOETHE AVENUE | KIRKWOOD 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, 2,274 SQ. FT. $264,900 Privacy on a wooded lot within walking distance to both Kirkwood schools & downtown Kirkwood. Don’t miss.

2522 LARKSONG DRIVE | WILDWOOD 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $255,000 Fantastic light-filled townhome with open floor plan, 2-car oversized rear garage, and many upgrades.

See all of our listings at www.dielmannsothebysrealty.com