November 10, 2023

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CONTENTS Front & Center

A DREAM COME TRUE

12 Green Space 16 Lessons

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make-A-Wish missouri & Kansas builds an accessible “She-Shed” playhouse for a St. Louis wish recipient.

Learned

Kids MD Crossword Puzzle

20 FEATURE: Make-AWish

Gatherings & Goodwill

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Design & Décor HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE LN provides gift-giving inspiration for family, friends and acquaintances this holiday season.

60 The Dravet Syndrome Foundation 62 Women of Achievement Arts & Culture

32 The Trio 34 Design Elements 36 On Trend 37 FEATURE: The Wish List – Editors’ Picks

On the Cover

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SENTIMENTAL SNAPSHOTS

64 Local Eats 65 Show & Tell 66 FEATURE: Angad Arts Hotel

69 Ready

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The Angad Arts Hotel displays stunning and evocative work by photographer Danielle beck.

Old Newsboys raises funds for more than 100 children’s charities, providing them with what they need to support the community. Learn more about the organization and how you can help on p. 8.

Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

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EDITORIAL

2023 ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

MANAGING EDITOR Ashley Klein | aklein@laduenews.com DIGITAL EDITOR & STAFF WRITER Amanda Dahl | adahl@laduenews.com COPY EDITOR & STAFF WRITER Madeleine Ackerburg | mackerburg@laduenews.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR Emily Standlee | estandlee@laduenews.com MULTIMEDIA REPORTER Daniel Puma | dpuma@laduenews.com STAFF WRITER Charlotte Renner | crenner@laduenews.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Mark Bretz, Lee R. Choo-Kang, Drew Gieseke, Alecia Humphreys, Brittany Nay, Shelia Oliveri, Nancy Robinson, Mabel Suen, Katie Yeadon

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Last year, it was a photo of the rice paddies in Vietnam that grabbed our attention as we judged our annual travel photo contest. This year, your photo could be the winner!

Winning photos will be published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and on STLtoday!

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7. 3412 Wyoming Street • St. Louis

8. 9114 Garber Road • Crestwood

ADDITIONAL AREA LISTINGS 2717 N. Geyer Road (Frontenac)

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1750 Ridgeway Trail (Fenton)

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1 Topping Lane (Des Peres)

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17 Picardy Lane (Ladue)

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3412 Wyoming Street (St. Louis)

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22 Westwood Country Club (Westwood)

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329 West Old Watson (Webster Groves)

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7361 Kingsbury Blvd (U. City)

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11963 Autumn Trace Court (Maryland Heights) $214,900

397 Lauren Landing (Ballwin)

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900 Hanley Road #14D (Clayton)

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1919 Firethorn Drive (Des Peres)

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2353 Broadmont Court (Chesterfield)

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55 Frederick Lane (Glendale)

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5385 Reber Place (St. Louis)

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7326 Myrtle Avenue (Maplewood)

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5506 Maxwell Avenue (Affton)

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NEW LISTING! You will be pleasantly surprised by the bright, spacious floor plan with a neutral interior featuring freshly painted rooms, warm hardwood floors and newer carpet. The eat-in kitchen has so much wonderful potential and adjoins a nicely sized family room with brick fireplace and built-in bookcases. $334,900

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With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’m taking the opportunity to reflect on the things I’m grateful for – several of which are in this issue.

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I’m inspired by the handiwork of Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas on an ADA-accessible “She Shed,” as seen on p. 20, as well as the creative spirit of Wish Kid Veronica, who makes the rec house sparkle with pieces of her personality incorporated throughout.

I’m encouraged by Danielle Beck’s photography exhibition on display at Angad Arts Hotel. Flip to p.

66 to see how the artist documented her experience with grief by using long exposure techniques on bouquets of bereavement flowers.

I’m excited to find the perfect gift for each of my loved ones with our annual Editors’ Wish List on p.

37. If it’s the thought that counts, the gifts in this year’s guide are sure to be a hit – sold by local shops and makers and curated by our editors and writers, these heartfelt gifts are destined to delight.

This and every week of the year, I’m energized by the creativity and generosity of our community, which we have the honor of celebrating in each edition of LN. Thank you for sharing, and, as always: Thank you for reading!

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ON THE COVER OLD NEWSBOYS

COMING TOGETHER FOR KIDS IN NEED

By Maggie Peters | Photos supplied

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tarted more than 60 years ago, Old Newsboys provides at-risk children in the St. Louis area with what they need most by raising funds for children’s charities with help from community businesses, organizations, students and families.

“Back in 1957, the Globe-Democrat newspaper based in St. Louis began raising funds for food, clothing, and medical supplies for children in need,” explains Justin Heutel, fifthgeneration general manager of Sunset Ford Auto Group, co-chair of the Old Newsboys Campaign for Kids alongside his cousin Pete Heutel. “From there, Old Newsboys grew to become a St. Louis tradition, raising funds from selling newspapers and hosting other social events in efforts to support more than 100 regional charities.”

This year, the co-chairmen have chosen Youth and Family Center as the recipients of the 2022/2023 Old Newsboys Chairman’s Award. This prestigious grant awards the center $10,000 toward acting as an anchor for communities in the metro area and beyond.

The funds were used to finish a gym renovation at the center, allowing a new athletic floor to be installed and finished.

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Board Members and Old Newsboys John Hessel, Mike Walsh and Steve Newstead selling newspapers for donation to benefit local children’s charities.

2023 Old Newsboys Board of Directors (front row, left to right) Mary Ann Wagner, Missy Hill, Campaign Co-Chairs Pete Heutel and Justin Heutel, Laura Dacus, Jay Shields (back row, left to right) Todd Miller, Ashley Gates Nick Lamb and Scott Niekamp. Missing from the photo are Ian Caso, Mike Walsh, Steve Newstead, Billy Busch, Paola Arzu, Doug Sansone, Mike Wilhelm, John Hessel, and Brad Goss. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

Marcia Niekamp, Old Newsboys’ Chairman Emeritus Jackie Brock and Jay Shields at Old Newsboys 2023 Dinner Cruise.

Now, children at the center will be able to play basketball, volleyball and pickleball, incentivizing families to bring their children and helping drum up momentum for the center.

“We are grateful for the support and investment that Old Newsboys has given us,” says Dr. LaChrisa Crenshaw, executive director for YFC. This month, you can help raise funds for organizations like YFC. The Thursday before Thanksgiving is Old Newsboys Day, a day when volunteers take up street corners and sell exclusive editions of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to help raise money and awareness for local children’s charities.

“What’s great is that [the paper is] written by area high school students and features several of the organizations supported by Old Newsboys,” Heutel says. “Purchasing a

The St. Louis Polo Club put on a thrilling match between Team Avison Young and Royal Banks of Missouri. Funds raised from the match benefit children’s charities.

What’s great is that [the paper is] written by area high school students and features several of the organizations supported

by Old Newsboys.” – JUSTIN HEUTEL

2023 Old Newsboys Honorary Chair, Al Hrabosky, visits with children from Youth and Family Center. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

newspaper is a great way to support our young writers and surrounding high schools, as well as raise funds for the charity.

Overall, it’s just a fun newspaper and something different to get your hands on for a great cause. Also, if you don’t have cash on you, we will have QR codes in which you can virtually donate!”

For those looking for other ways to give, the organization has been growing beyond Old Newsboys Day itself. General donations are always accepted, as well as anyone looking to become one of its sponsors. On top of that, there are a number of spectacular social events you can attend in support.

“The annual Polo Match took place a few weeks ago on Sept.

23, and we have our Valentine’s Day Concert coming up on Feb. 14, 2024,” Heutel says. “It’s a 90-minute concert and dessert reception, coordinated by event producer Al Hammerman that starts at 7 p.m. at the Sheldon Concert Hall downtown. It’s a concert designed to appeal to all ages, and the proceeds go to the Old Newsboys Day charity fund for all the kids.”

More information on how to support children in the St. Louis area can be found online, through Old Newsboys Facebook or by reaching out directly. oldnewsboysday.org

Left: “Parade of Charities” from the 2023 “Pony Up For Kids” Charity Polo Match.

All charities pictured are recipients of Old Newsboys funding.

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FRONT & CENTER

12 Green Space 16 Lessons Learned 18 Kids MD 19 Crossword Puzzle

20 FEATURE:

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GREEN SPACE

WATCHING FOR

Winter Wildlife A

By Charlotte Renner

s winter sets in, you might see the bare trees, gray sky and icy sidewalks and wonder how any living thing could survive. But every year, Missouri wildlife attempts to make it through another brutal winter – and they need our help.

Some species can adapt to city life. “Think of raccoons and squirrels raiding garbage cans and making homes in our attics,” says Shannon Callahan, outreach specialist for the St. Louis Audubon Society. These generalist species can make do with the environments they live in, but they’re the exception to the rule.

Most of Missouri’s native wildlife, such as deer, birds, insects, snakes and salamanders, are beholden to the rules of nature; they evolved to survive on specific food sources in their natural habitat. But as natural habitats like forests and prairies shrink, so do the available food sources for local wildlife. For example, Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat milkweed plants. When milkweed availability shrinks, the number of caterpillars decreases and directly impacts animals who rely on them as a source of food. It’s cyclical; each component of the food chain is directly related to the next, and the impact is felt at every level. “[Insects] are at the first level of the food chain beyond plants,” Callahan says. “They are a staple food source for many of our native and migratory birds.”

St. Louisans can help stop negative changes to the environment by making changes in their own yards this winter. The best part? Options requiring the least amount of work sometimes have the greatest impact.

“If you do just one thing to best support wildlife over winter, leave the leaves,” Callahan says. “As we watch our neighbors spend time, Black-capped energy and money removing leaves from their yards, remind Chickadee

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American Robin

White-crowned Sparrow

Blue Jay

Northern Cardinal

Tufted Titmouse

9 birds to spot in Missouri this winter While many birds migrate to warmer weather during winter’s frigid months, these nine birds stick around the St. Louis area.  American Robin  Black-capped Chickadee  Blue Jay  Dark-eyed Junco  Northern Cardinal  Tufted Titmouse  White-breasted Nuthatch  White-crowned Sparrow  White-throated Sparrow

yourself that leaves are nutrients meant to feed the soil.”

Leaves that fall in autumn create vital habitat space for native insects, many of which need leaf litter to complete their metamorphosis. According to Callahan, “leaving the leaves” results in greater numbers of mature pollinators in the spring, plus an essential winter food source for birds – grubs

and pupae. “Our urban and suburban landscape has become sterile and disconnected from this process,” she says. “Right now is the perfect time to reconnect it.” As a final word of advice, Callahan recommends letting native plants’ seed heads and berries persist through the winter. Above, we’ve highlighted some birds you can see this winter who benefit from letting nature do its thing.

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CHARTING THE COLLEGE COURSE

By Drew Gieseke

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ollege admissions have changed dramatically in the past several years.

As the application process becomes more competitive – particularly for Top 100 schools – prospective undergrads are now tasked with differentiating themselves from a vast sea of applicants.

The team at Great Minds Advising helps students navigate this process every step of the way.

“The pool of applicants has increased greatly. It becomes much more competitive and difficult to get into places,” says Julie Kelsheimer, college advisor at Great Minds Advising. “Applicants who were well-rounded were really valued back in the day, but now, colleges want individuals with a decent amount of expertise in a subject.”

Great Minds Advising is the fully remote college advising program at Westchester Prep, a New York-based tutoring organization that provides support to students from grade school to high school. Advisors like Kelsheimer – who

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is based in St. Louis – work with students across the country to help them hone in on the college admissions process and set them apart among an ever-growing class of college kids. Reporting

by Forbes indicates “a substantial increase” in college applicants for the 2023-2024 academic year, with the number of distinct first-year applicants having increased by 21 percent compared to the 2019-2020 academic year.

Students can begin work with Great Minds Advising at any point in their high school careers, but the earlier someone can start, the better. Kids who begin working with Great Minds as freshmen or sophomores have more opportunities to take on special projects, earn certificates associated with their passions and take extracurricular courses that bolster their resume. Great Minds Advising students have been accepted to Ivy League schools at 11 times the national rate and have received more than $1 million in scholarships since 2020.

Kelsheimer says that the stage at which students should consider their college goals is now earlier than in years past. “If a student tells us their goal is to apply to a top-tier university, that prep has to start super early,” she says.

Prep varies from one student to the next.

Kelsheimer and her colleagues start by identifying the individual’s “narrative,” or the special interest that separates them from other

kids. For example, one of the students she’s worked with has an interest in psychology.

From day one, Kelsheimer helped chart a course for this individual by identifying clubs, extracurricular activities, camps and other opportunities centered on psychology.

The result is a student whose resume shines on paper.

“If your child is showing a keen interest in something, that’s something to take note of and foster,” she says. “That could become the narrative that sets them apart in a highly competitive atmosphere.”

Burnout is a concern. It’s difficult enough to navigate high school without knowing your future career path; combining this uncertainty with the pressure to perform can be a tricky task for anyone, regardless of their age. Kelsheimer says that she thinks students who haven’t set strategic goals can experience this feeling.

The right approach can make a difference, however. The St. Louis students that Kelsheimer works with are uniquely positioned for success in the future, she says: “We have some highly qualified, passionate students, and I think taking those resources and skills and honing in to expand upon an interest or an intersection of interests really sets them apart.”

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KIDS MD

Catching Zs

By Dr. Lee R. Choo-Kang

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umans spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping, but there are still many unanswered questions around the subject. One thing we do know is that sleep is important and multifaceted, especially for children.

On a typical night, humans experience two main phases of sleep: slow-wave sleep and rapid eye movement sleep. Slow-wave sleep, which occurs at the beginning of the night, is when the body does its healing and growing. For healthy children, SWS increases during sickness and in periods of growth. On the other hand, rapid eye movement sleep, which is when we typically dream, only happens when we get more than a few hours of sleep each night. REM sleep is important for mood, memories and learning.

During REM sleep, our brains convert short-term memories from the day’s events into long-term memories, a process critical to learning. This is likely why some

children with insufficient or disrupted sleep, such as those with autism spectrum disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, have difficulties with academic performance. Appropriate treatment to improve sleep quantity and quality may improve daytime function and behavior.

A similar situation that has been wellrecognized for decades is obstructive sleepdisordered breathing. As many as one in five preschoolers with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder might have OSA. Our muscles, including the ones that keep our upper airway open, are more relaxed in REM sleep, so a person prone to OSA is most vulnerable to obstructive events during this time of night.

Risk factors for OSA in children include enlarged tonsils and adenoids, chronic nasal congestion due to allergies or passive smoke exposure, obesity, prematurity and family history.

The longer we sleep at night, the more REM sleep tends to occur. If we are sleep deprived, and many children are, there is less time for REM sleep. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends: Ages 3 to 5: 10 to 13 hours of sleep (including naps), during a 24-hour period

Ages 6 to 12: 9 to 12 hours of sleep overnight Teenagers: 8 to 10 hours of sleep overnight Insufficient and poor sleep quality are associated with worse outcomes from infection, including COVID-19, and chronic medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. In addition, there is a reciprocal relationship between reduced sleep and mood disorders like depression and anxiety.

Nightmares, or “bad dreams,” can be an indication of stress and anxiety. Depending upon the age of the child, stress can stem from exposure to inappropriate content in movies and video games, worry over a family member, parents’ relationship, bullying and academic performance.

Recurrent nightmares can even result in a fear of sleeping and insomnia. Remember that what your child might perceive as stressful might not be stressful to you.

Dreams matter! Speak to your kids about their sleep, and if there are concerns, address them with your pediatrician. Children deserve to sleep well and dream big.

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By Brittany Nay | Photos courtesy of Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas

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We knew that we had to create a unique space to restore something that her diagnosis has ripped away – a piece of her childhood.

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elcome to Veronica’s “She Shed”: an ADA-accessible, bright red rec house complete with double-doors that open to a colorful craft studio – courtesy of Make-AWish Missouri & Kansas.

The regional chapter of the global nonprofit, which grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, recently completed the unique “She Shed” for the young St. Louis recipient Veronica, who has a nervous system disorder and uses a wheelchair.

Headquartered in Ballwin, Make-A-Wish partnered with metroarea builders, including Clayco, to create the ADA-accessible shed, sidewalk and patio decorated with flower boxes and a pergola.

The personalized project is already proving to be a peaceful place for Veronica to visit with family and friends – right in the comfort of her own backyard. “Veronica was so excited and smiling ear-to-ear [at her wish unveiling in October],” says Veronica’s mother, Diane Kodelja. “I’m just so excited she can have people over.”

Two years in the making, the “She Shed” will be a fun retreat for Veronica to enjoy with friends, who have never been able to visit her home since they are also in wheelchairs, Kodelja says.

“From the sidewalk to the front door, this is the first time she won’t have to accommodate for the world, but the world is accommodating for her,” notes Brian Miller, vice president of marketing and communications with Make-AWish Missouri & Kansas. “[Veronica’s mother] said it was extremely important for us to create a space where Veronica’s community could come to her, as it has been difficult for Veronica to get out into the community due to her medical condition. We knew that we had to create a unique space to restore something that her diagnosis has ripped away – a piece of her childhood.”

The playhouse is the perfect place for Veronica to enjoy her hobbies, from sewing and rock painting to birdwatching, Kodelja says. The shed’s craft area will also play host to paint parties and story times, she adds: “We’ve already had kids from across the street over for game afternoons.”

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first pair from when she was just 10 months old. As for Veronica’s favorite part of the project, she excitedly points to the wall sticker featuring Josh from one of her favorite TV shows, “Blue’s Clues & You!” “Make-A-Wish stepped up and did an amazing thing to launch her into adulthood – it’s like her own apartment,” Kodelja says, noting Veronica’s peers are transitioning to their own college dorm rooms and apartments, so it’s only fitting she has her own space. “It’s going to be a busy place.”

Kodelja is grateful to everyone who donated their time and talents to make Veronica’s dream a reality. “There have been people coming out of the woodwork, and it’s so neat to see the community come together to help out,” she says, noting that Clayco played a big part and Sherwood’s Forest furnished the flower boxes.

Brenden Goforth, a project engineer at Clayco subcontracting company Concrete Strategies who managed Veronica’s “She Shed,” also was a Wish kid. In 2009, his wish to deep-sea fish in Hawaii was granted by the chapter. “A lot of kids don’t come full circle, so it’s exciting that he’s doing a lot of good and able to give back,” Kodelja says.

The local Make-A-Wish chapter has granted more than 9,500 wishes to children throughout Missouri and Kansas, including 438 this fiscal year. But there are still dreams to fulfill, Miller emphasizes, noting an estimated 600 kids newly diagnosed with a critical illness in the chapter’s territory are eligible for a wish. “Wishes are far more than just a ‘nice’ thing – they are a necessity in restoring hope and happiness to children facing overwhelming odds,” he says.

To refer a child for a wish, visit wish.org/refer to review eligibility criteria and complete an online referral.

Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas, 13523 Barrett Parkway Drive, Suite 241, Ballwin, 314-205-9474, wish.org/mokan LadueNews.com | NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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You’ve reached the pinnacle of premier senior living.

When residents take in the breathtaking view from our penthouse, rooftop terrace, or their own private balcony, they feel on top of the world. Now you can too.

Clarendale Clayton – St. Louis’ only high-rise senior living community featuring modern designs and offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care – presents unmatched hospitality met with exceptional amenities and endless opportunities to thrive. Our vibrant lifestyle is all about delivering five-star service, whatever your interests or needs may be.

Now, seniors looking for luxury living and the reassurance of future care can find both – and more – under one roof. Each day brings: • Concierge services • Exquisite dining • Wellness and fitness classes • A social calendar filled with cultural and educational activities • Support in assisted living and memory care, if ever needed • Worry-free living at its finest

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ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS

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support, and compassionate care at all stages of Alzheimer’s disease. We ovember is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. When promise to give the best of ourselves to the remarkable people we serve.” a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s common to One of the things that sets Parc Provence apart is its introduction of the have lots of questions about the condition and next steps. dementia village concept to the region.

Parc Provence understands that Alzheimer’s affects every “A dementia village, also known as an Alzheimer’s village or memory care individual and family differently and strives to provide village, is a unique and innovative approach to providing specialized care personalized care plans that ensure a safe and supportive environment. and support for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other “Medically, Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disorder that forms of dementia,” Kelley says. “Parc Provence was primarily affects memory, thinking and designed by memory care expert Dr. Ben Schwartz to behavior,” says Kathy Kelley, administrator create a safe and supportive environment that closely for Parc Provence. “As it advances, individuals resembles a real community.” may experience confusion, disorientation There are five households within the Parc Provence and difficulty with daily activities, often community to ensure residents with similar care requiring around-the-clock assistance and needs are placed together and can participate in specialized care.” events and activities that are tailored to the help When considering a memory care they need. Alongside more than 60 daily activities, community, Kelley suggests that family residents can enjoy the community’s gardens, library, members begin by looking at their loved one’s art gallery and more. “Our village concept allows them specific needs, such as how much supervision to live with a sense of normalcy and dignity while is required, the type of assistance needed, and receiving the vital care they need,” Kelley says. if there are behavioral issues that need to Parc Provence provides an individualized approach be monitored. to care, offering plans that are tailored to fit each Kelley adds that important questions to person and take their stage of dementia, personal ask a memory care community representative interests and experience, abilities and desires into include what its options are for socializing, consideration. Knowing that Alzheimer’s disease and what qualifications and training the staff dementia are experienced in stages or phases, Parc have, and if there is access to onsite geriatric Provence’s plans of care can also be adjusted to fit physicians, therapists, social workers, nurses new situations and abilities. and other specialists.

“This continuum of care supports those individuals “Once you know the answer to these who are able to maintain some independence and, if questions, you can consider the various and when Alzheimer’s or dementia advances, we can communities designed to provide the kind – KATHY KELLEY continue to care for them as more support is required,” of care and support needed,” Kelley says.

Kelley says. “We think this approach allows for quality As part of the award-winning Gatesworth of life, safety, and comfort in ways that a one-size-fits-all plan simply cannot.”

Communities, Parc Provence opened in 2004 and has revolutionized Parc Provence understands that there will be a lot of questions about memory care treatment. Its commitment to excellence, its dedication to what is best for your loved one following a diagnosis. The community’s providing personalized care, and its unwavering belief in the power of website also includes resources for families looking to know more about community have placed it on U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2023-2024 Alzheimer’s and memory care. Go online to learn more today.

Best Memory Care communities.

“Parc Provence offers residential care that helps people live their best lives possible in the event of this difficult diagnosis,” Kelley says. “Our skilled Parc Provence, 605 Coeur De Ville Drive, Creve Coeur, 314-542-2500, nursing community offers memory care, medical expertise, education, parcprovence.com

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FINANCIAL SPOTLIGHT

PLAZA ADVISORY GROUP

Financial Stability during Divorce

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t’s easy to feel emotionally and financially overwhelmed during a divorce as you take on more of the responsibilities that you used to share with your spouse and make big life decisions on your own. That’s why Plaza Advisory Group wants to help minimize the chaos and keep you on your feet during this major life transition.

“New clients engage with us at one of two important times. Some come early in the process and others come as the divorce draws to a close,” says Wealth Manager Whitey Holt. “When clients come to us in the early stages of their divorce, we can be a helpful resource to the client and the attorney as they negotiate a settlement.

On the other hand, when a client comes in after the divorce is finished, Plaza works with them to create a clear list of what needs to be done financially, as outlined in the divorce settlement agreement, and follows up to help them make sure everything on the list is completed.

“I believe that greatest value we provide is ensuring everything is complete and organized for the next phase of living,” Holt adds. “In order to do this, we create and maintain an Asset Transfer Checklist. There are tasks that only one party completes, some that must be completed jointly, and others that involve multiple steps or that require a lawyer’s assistance. It can be overwhelming to manage that process yourself. A good, organized advisor can help quarterback everything for you.”

Organization is key to minimizing stress or financial disagreements during the process. Taking inventory of financial assets along with a summary of all property, having a handle on your current expenses and an idea of what future expenses will be, and maintaining communication with the other party are all great ways to keep the process as civil and functional as possible.

Holt further explains that once a settlement is agreed upon, the next step is to create a vision of what kind of post-divorce life you want, all while making sure it is sustainable based on your assets and income. At Plaza Advisory Group, Holt adds, “we advocate financial planning, cash flow planning and investment management to help navigate through transitions like divorce.”

He concludes: “Although divorce is not an easy road, remember that this is likely one of the largest financial negotiations of your life. It’s worth spending time and effort on understanding the ramifications and future impact of your decisions on your life, and if you have them, the lives of your children.”

Plaza Advisory Group, 101 S. Hanley Road, Suite 1350, 314-726-0600, plazaadvisors.com

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Martha Guyer, Wealth Manager, Judy Rubin, CFP®, CDFA®, Partner, Managing Director, Wealth Manager, and Whitey Holt, CFP®, CDFA®, Wealth Manager

Plaza Advisors are wealth managers in Steward Partners’s St. Louis office. Although Plaza Advisors has compensated The Ladue News to have this advertisement featured in its publications, this is not a solicitation nor intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be suitable for all investors. You should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.

The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Steward Partners.

The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Steward Partners or its Wealth Managers which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Steward Partners or its Wealth Managers are acting as experts in this field.

Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC (“Steward Partners”), its affiliates and Steward Partners Wealth Managers do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with your tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.

Holiday Tidings

By Amanda Dahl | Photos supplied

Send the warmest of wishes this holiday season to family and friends near and far with these holiday cards that benefit local nonprofits. ln Epworth Children & Family Services This card supports Epworth Children & Family Services in empowering youth through services that meet essential needs, cultivate resiliency and help to build community.

Set of 12 cards for $15, plus shipping 314-961-5718, epworth.org Forest Park Forever This card aids Forest Park Forever in restoring, maintaining and sustaining one of America’s great urban public parks, the beloved Forest Park in St. Louis, for all to enjoy – now and forever.

Set of 20 for $37, including free FedEx Ground shipping 314-367-7275, forestparkforever.org/holidaycards

GIVE BACK Marygrove This card set, available in multiple designs, benefits Marygrove, which for170-plus years has offered one of the largest residential therapeutic treatment programs in the state for youth who have experienced significant trauma, with aims to restore their childhood and prepare them for productive adulthood.

Set of 12 for $14 314-830-6201, marygrovechildren.org/get-involved/ donate-now/christmas-champion Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis This card, also available as an insert, supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis in its efforts to provide a place for families to stay while their seriously ill children are seeking medical treatment in the metro area.

Cards and inserts are $5 each 314-932-4116, rmhcstl.com

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MemoryServices Care

By Maggie Peters

AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis

1185 N. Price Road, 314-692-0020, accucare.com

3 McKnight Place, 314-993-3333, mcknightplace.com

“Our Heart. Your Home.” AccuCare Home Health Care is St. Louis’ most-trusted, private in-home healthcare provider. As the only private duty home healthcare provider with 24/7 RN oversight, providing you and your loved one peace of mind knowing they are being cared for like family. Celebrating 29 years of caring.

McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is the right place for seniors who wish to remain independent but need extra care. With licensed nurses available 24 hours each day, daily activities, exceptional amenities, beautiful surroundings, and chef-prepared meals, we offer residents and family members peace of mind within a worry-free, all-inclusive price.

Cedarhurst of Chesterfield

314-886-8131, cedarhurstchesterfield.com

Chesterfield’s newest community offers assisted living and memory care apartments. The community promises, “We will offer compassionate support, engaging activities, and a nurturing environment for your loved one. Embrace peace of mind as they thrive in a place where memories are cherished and days are filled with joy.”

Friendship Village

15201 Olive Blvd., 636-898-8500 (Chesterfield); 12563 Village Circle Drive, 314-270-7700 (Sunset Hills); friendshipvillagestl.com

Live thankfully! At Friendship Village, the table is set for celebrating! Enjoy the laughter of friends, savor chef-prepared meals, and spend your days surrounded by everything you love about this season of togetherness. Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Home Care options are also available. Let them show you around!

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Parc Provence

605 Coeur de Ville Drive, 314-542-2500, parcprovence.com

Parc Provence – an assisted living and skilled nursing community – offers an entire village dedicated to providing the best memory care possible. As a community of well-being with 60+ daily activities and leading-edge memory care provided in a household setting, we provide a safe, supportive village atmosphere for both residents and families.

Hunger Isn’t Seasonal; The Need Continues Year Round!

Your contribution to Circle of Concern qualifies you for the 50% Food Pantry Tax Credit worth up to $2,500 in credit for single filers and up to $5000 for couples filing jointly.* Get back more than just the gratitude of the families we serve.

Contact circle@circleofconcern.org for more information.

Your generous donation helps low-income families in west St. Louis County. * Make a cash donation of $200 or more, and we’ll mail a completed tax credit form to you by early February!

(636) 861-2623 www.circleofconcern.org

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Excellence!

AccuCare Home Health Care is St. Louis' only private in-home healthcare company which is female, family, RN-Owned and RN-Managed with 24/7 medical oversight.

Because we understand each person has unique needs, our clinical team of RN Case Managers develop custom care plans and provide 24/7 oversight, giving you and your loved one peace of mind.

Helping You Stay in The Home You Love

Our team of compassionate caregivers, many of whom are certified in Alzheimer's/Dementia, Diabetes and Infection Control, provide your loved one with the gold standard of in-home care.

Our Heart. Your Home.

PeaR TRee Home CaRe is proud to be the provider of choice for st. Louis county.

Our goal is simple – We want to treat your family like ours. We only hire caregivers that we would trust with our own family, so Pear Tree clients can be sure that their loved ones are in the hands of someone who cares for them the same way.

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Hickory White puts a slight masculine spin on a pair of traditional wing chairs. They’re upholstered in brown leather and accented with brass tacks, welts, a tufted button back and a standard pillow. (kdrshowrooms.com)

Arteriors vanderlinde’s tabletop sculpture was inspired by pieces from antiquity. The horse is cast in a porous charcoal riverstone composite and rests on a bronzed steel base. It is 9 inches tall. (metrolightingcenters.com)

The possibilities are yours to define.

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X marks the spot! The monty leather stool is upholstered in warm brown leather and accented with antique brass tacks.

It sits on a beautifully finished brown wood X-shaped base. (mecox.com)

DESIGN ELEMENTS

Bright & Beautiful Story By Alecia Humphreys

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hat was once a dark and dull living space is now a bright and beautiful home masterpiece thanks to Becky Robbins-Main of Becky Robbins Designs.

“I start all my designs by asking my clients: ‘How would you like to use this room?’ and ‘How do you want to feel in this room?’” Robbins-Main says.

“When my client answered that they wanted the room to be where they kept their baby grand piano, I knew we needed to elevate the look of the space to match the traditional elegance of their piano.”

Another priority was to make the room a functional place for entertaining family and friends.

“Making sure that my clients love their space is my biggest goal,” Robbins-Main says. “I can come up with a design for a room, but if it doesn’t function for their family or lifestyle, I have not done my job.”

In addition to achieving full functionality, Robbins-Main also had the space painted, reworked the fireplace to create depth and dimension to the design, and added judges paneling to one wall.

“I believe the wow factor in this room is all the wall detail we added,” she says. “Adding architectural character to the walls guides your eyes up to show off the high ceilings in this twostory great room, which we also highlighted with full-length, floor-to-ceiling drapery.”

The drapery ultimately became Robbins-Main’s favorite addition in the project. “The room was beautiful after the new paint and wall details, but when the drapery was installed, that’s when I stood back and said, ‘Wow!’” Robbins-Main says. “I believe the drapery is the lipstick of the room. It’s the final element that pulls everything together.”

Becky Robbins Designs, 1064 Wies Industrial Drive, Lake St. Louis, 636-544-4612, beckyrobbinsdesigns.com

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Joya beaded oval earrings, $59, Collections by Joya (collectionsbyjoya.com)

Festive Finds

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Lilly Pulitzer “Bellami” dress, $298, Lilly Pulitzer at Plaza Frontenac (lilypulitzer.com)

‘Tis the season for holiday fashion! Celebrate winter in style with emerald greens, festive velvet and warm, elegant layers.

L’Agence velvet blazer, $795, Vie Boutique (viestlouis.com)

Alice & Olivia “Layla” dress, $440, Saks Fifth Avenue Rungolee “Aspen” blouse, $229, Rungolee Boutique (rungolee.com)

Loeffler Randall velvet Mary Janes, $275, Tuckernuck Mehtap Elaidi pleat neck blouse, $475, Hearth & Soul (hearthandsoul.com)

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Maria La Rosa emerald clutch, $375, Tuckernuck (tnuck.com)

Alice & Olivia “Chara” dress, $375, Saks Fifth Avenue

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5. GUCCI SCARF $490, Gucci at Plaza Frontenac gucci.com 6. EZRA ARTHUR NO. 3 WALLET $60, Webster Dry Goods 7. PETER MILLAR SUEDE VEST $895, Mister Guy misterguymens.com

8. RELWEN “ALPINE BOARDER” COAT $348, Webster Dry Goods 9. TECOVAS WEEKENDER DUFFLE BAG $285, Tecovas at Plaza Frontenac tecovas.com

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13. UGG BOOTS $250, Nordstrom 14. FUZZY COAT $595, Saks Fifth Avenue 15. WOOL BEANIE $38, The Normal Brand

16. VUORI SUNDAY JOGGERS $98, REI St. Louis rei.com

19. FRENCH CONNECTION VEST $148, Paisley Boutique instagram.com/paisleyboutiquestl

17. PETER MILLAR POPOVER SWEATER $595, Mister Guy

20. GOLA SNEAKERS $89, Hearth & Soul hearthandsoul.com

18. ULLA JOHNSON DRESS $790, Saks Fifth Avenue

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3. LITTLE CASTLE POUND & ROLL CASTLE $35, Happy Up shop.happyupinc.com

5. KISSY KISSY VELVET FOOTED BUNTING $72, The Ellenor theellenor.com

2. NATIONAL PARKS SWADDLE BLANKET $25, City Sprouts citysprouts.com

4. WONDER WALKER $100, Imagination Toys

6. MUSHIE PHONE PRESS TOY $15, Daffodilly shopdaffodilly.com

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7. DOUBLE POM BEANIE $16, Daffodilly

8. CLAIRE THE KOALA CUDDLE + KIND DOLL $84, The Ellenor 9. “SMILE, BABY!” BOOK $9, City Sprouts 10. CUSTOM NAME EMBROIDERED BUBBLE ROMPERS $40, Daffodilly

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3. NATIONAL PARK MOUNTAIN SPIRAL ADVENTURE SET $80, Frisco Train Store friscotrainstore.com 4. MAXI DELUXE FOLDABLE SCOOTER $160, Imagination Toys imagination-toys.com 5. MAILEG SANTA MOUSE $42, City Sprouts citysprouts.com

6. BITZEE $30, Frisco Train Store

10. LITE-BRITE TOUCH $50, Happy Up Inc.

7. VOLLEYSHOT $35, Happy Up Inc.

11. MAGNA-TILES DINO WORLD XL $140, Imagination Toys

8. LE TOY VAN DAISYLANE SOPHIE'S DOLL HOUSE $250, Imagination Toys

12. VACUUM PLAY SET $35, City Sprouts

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4. COLLAPSIBLE PET BOWL $10, Stray Rescue of St. Louis

8. BOCCE’S BAKERY CAT SUSHI $4, Four Muddy Paws

11. DEZI AND ROO WIGGLY BALL $5, Four Muddy Paws

5. ORI CRANE CATNIP TOY $7 each, Four Muddy Paws

9. BANDANA $14 to $18, City Dog Treat Bar citydogtreatbar.com

12. WEST PAW TOPPL DOG TOY $20 to $29 STOPPER $9, Four Muddy Paws

6. BELLY RUB BLEND GROUND COFFEE $15, Four Muddy Paws 7. ARTIST SERIES DOODLE MUG $20, Four Muddy Paws

10. DONUTS FRESH BAKED TREATS $4 each, Four Muddy Paws

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Gifts for SelfSelf-Care Enthusiasts

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1. TAKE A DEEP BREATH CHAMPION BANNER $48, Golden Gems shopgoldengems.com

3. VIOLET + JADE’S PEPPERMINT SHOWER STEAMERS $15, Procure shopprocure.com

2. CLEAN SKINCARE STARTER KIT: SENSITIVE + AGING $55, LARK larkskinco.com

4. OATS + MILK MILK SOAK $18 for 7.7 ounces, $10 for 4 ounces Butter Love butterloveskin.com 5. SUPERCHARGED VOLCANIC CALMING CLAY $20, Butter Love

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9. KIND SOAP COMPANY’S LUMPS OF COAL LAVENDER CHARCOAL FACE SOAPS $9, Procure

7. ST. LOUIS TOASTED RAVIOLI SCENTED CANDLE $26, The Novel Neighbor thenovelneighbor.com

10. SERENITY BODY OIL $36, Esther & Mila estherandmila.com

8. CUSTOM FACIAL $125, LARK

11. CLARITY BATH OIL $44, Esther & Mila

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Gifts for Fitness Fanatics

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3. YAKIMA HANGOUT 2 BIKE RACK $159, Alpine Shop alpineshop.com

6. SALOMON DANCEHAUL SNOWBOARD 2024 $500, Alpine Shop

8. YOGA STUDIO MEMBERSHIP $110 per month, Blue Sky Yoga blueskyyogastl.com

4. HOKA KAHA 2 LOW GTX HIKING SHOE $220, Field Theory

7. SAUNA + COLD PLUNGE COMBO $60 per session, FLOAT STL floatingstl.com

9. INDOOR ROCK-CLIMBING MEMBERSHIP $78 per month, Climb So iLL store.climbsoill.com

5. DANCE FITNESS STUDIO MEMBERSHIP $175 per month, Yes Honey Studio yeshoneystudio.com

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1. BMA NALGENE HPDE BOTTLE $15, Big Muddy Adventures bmaguideshop.com

3. THERABODY THERAGUN ELITE $399, Big River Running bigriverrunning.com

2. THE NORTH FACE STORMBREAK 2 TENT $185, Alpine Shop alpineshop.com

4. HALF- OR FULL-DAY ROCK-CLIMBING SESSION $80 to $275 per person, Vertical Voyages verticalvoyages.com 5. SAWYER POINT ONE SQUEEZE FILTER SYSTEM $46, Alpine Shop

6. BLACK DIAMOND ONSIGHT 375 HEADLAMP $60, Field Theory fieldtheory.us

8. HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS $225 to $275 for six lessons, Castlewood Stables castlewoodstables.com

7. ORU KAYAK LAKE FOLDING KAYAK $499, Field Theory

9. BIOLITE FIREPIT+ $250, Big Muddy Adventures

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1. CUSTOM GIFT SET $16, Knead Bakehouse + Provisions kneadbakehouse.com

3. MEATER PLUS MEAT THERMOMETER $100, Fig & Sparrow

2. SPEAKEASY COCKTAIL SMOKER $200, Fig & Sparrow thefigandsparrowco.com

4. CUSTOM CURATED GIFT BOX SET $200, The Curated Coupe thecuratedcoupe.com

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5. CLASSIC CURATED GIFT BOX SET $90, The Curated Coupe

8. OPINEL BLISTER PACK KNIFE NO. 10 $38, The Cellar Shop at Winslow’s Table

6. SOURDOUGH BREAD KIT $79, Knead Bakehouse + Provisions

9. SAYSO READY-TO-MAKE COCKTAIL VARIETY PACK $16, The Cellar Shop at Winslow’s Table

7. “ROOT” COOKBOOK

BY ROB HOWELL $35, The Cellar Shop at Winslow’s Table winslows-cellar-shop.com

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1. “A TOUR OF ST. LOUIS OR THE INSIDE 3. “BEHIND THE SEAMS: MY LIFE IN LIFE OF A GREAT CITY” BY J.A. DACUS, RHINESTONES” BY DOLLY PARTON PH.D., AND JAMES W. BUEL WITH HOLLY GEORGE-WARREN AND $295, The Bookhouse CURATED BY REBECCA SEAVER bookhousestl.com, findbooks.com $50, The Novel Neighbor thenovelneighbor.com 2. “HOT DOG WITH CHIPS,” 1985,

BY JERRY O. WILKERSON, AM. (1942- 4. TAYLOR SWIFT: MIDNIGHTS ALBUM 2007); ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, SIGNED, ON VINYL, MAHOGANY EDITION LP TITLED AND DATED VERSO; 40.5"X44" $30, Vintage Vinyl $6,500, Mark O. Howald Antiques vintagevinyl.com & Fine Art mohowald.com

5. “UNTITLED,” BY ARTHUR OSVER, ST. LOUIS (1912-2006); WATERCOLOR ON PAPER; 24"X18" $2,500, Mark O. Howald Antiques & Fine Art 6. “HUMANS OF ST. LOUIS” BY LINDY DREW AND DESSA SOMERSIDE $45, The Novel Neighbor 7. “DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS”

BY NINI HARRIS $40, The Bookhouse

8. “MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS”

BY SALLY BENSON price upon request, The Bookhouse 9. THE BADDEST BABE IN THE USA JOURNAL $24, Golden Gems shopgoldengems.com 10. FOUNDRY 44MM AUTOMATIC DIVE WATCH $1,230, JORD jord.co

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Living Holiday

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Gift Guide

Plants & Pottery

Whether it’s for inside the home or outside, a plant or a beautiful pot is sure to last long after the holidays are done!

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1. EVA BRACELET $52, Bowood Lane bowoodlane.com

3. COZY NIGHT HERBAL TEA $12, Union Studio stlunionstudio.com

2. SALTED CARAMEL POPCORN $10, Story Seven storysevenstl.com

4. SUPPORT DECK $30, Procure shopprocure.com

7. THE MONOCLE BOOK OF GENTLE LIVING $50, The Kabine thekabine.com

5. NEST HOLIDAY CLASSIC CANDLE $48, Story Seven

8. PEONIES TOTE $22, Union Studio

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6. DREW NECKLACE $79, Bowood Lane

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9. POTTED SUCCULENT PLANT $8, Flyleaf Succulents flyleaf.market.com 10. KATY’S COLD BREW $16, Procure

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4. MONSTERA DELICIOSA (THAI CONSTELLATION) $80, Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop

2. PEACE POTTERY $20, Garden Heights Nursery

5. SNAIL WATERING CAN $43 CERAMIC WATERING CAN $35, Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop

3. TERRARIUM $120, Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop maypopshop.com

6. KOKEDAMA $70 STAND $70, Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop 7. WALL MOUNT $70, Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop 8. GARDEN SHEARS $40, Petals Patio & Garden petalspatio.com

9. GARDEN PLANTING TROWEL $68, Petals Patio & Garden 10. GARDEN GNOME $55, Garden Heights Nursery 11. WATERING CAN – ONE GALLON $135, Petals Patio & Garden 12. LEATHER WORK GLOVES $60, Petals Patio & Garden

GATHERINGS & GOODWILL DRAVET SYNDROME FOUNDATION

5TH ANNUAL DANCE FOR DRAVET Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

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embers of the Odlaug and Brennan families and their friends and supporters gathered at Third Degree Glass Factory for the 5th annual Dance for Dravet event in early October. Held in honor of Anna Odlaug, who was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome in 2018, Dance for Dravet supports the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, which raises funds for research into Dravet syndrome and related epilepsies, while also providing support to affected individuals and families. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while browsing auction items and the beautiful glass work available at the factory. Following dinner and a brief video, attendees learned they had raised more than half a million dollars in funds to find a cure for the condition.

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St. Louis has done it again and continues to be the largest fundraiser nationally for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation. The entire Odlaug and Brennan families are overwhelmed with gratitude.

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Piper Odlaug, Tommy Odlaug, Andrew Odlaug, Erika Odlaug, Pat Odlaug, Theron Odlaug

Mary Sigurdson, Elizabeth Brennan, Susie von Gontard

Jeff Lewis, Mike Metzger

Kacper and Sara Szarejko

Sherry Keipp, Joe Ferrara

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

ANNUAL MEETING Photos and story by Diane Anderson

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

The 2023 Women of Achievement Annual Meeting was a joyous occasion to see so many of our members together. It was a momentous time to have our mission renewed on recognizing the women who volunteer tirelessly throughout the St. Louis metropolitan region to make the community a better place and help those in need.

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From left to right: Phyllis Langsdorf, Erin Kramer, Velma Bailey, Marjorie Smith, Nanci Bobrow, Barbara Shuman, Mailaka Wells, Arlen Chaleff, Fran Zamler, Pam Toder, Cindy Wallach, Margaret Israel, Cassie Strom, Sheri Sherman, Joni Karandjeff, Mary Pillsbury Wainwright

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LOCAL EATS

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n downtown St. Louis, an ambitious young chef debuts his first restaurant endeavor.

Rated Test Kitchen from chef and St. Louis native Juwan Rice opened in midSeptember, offering a cozy dinner club concept for adventurous diners. The reservation-based eatery features seven-course tasting menus and the opportunity for guests to rate each course as part of the experimental, elevated experience.

“Rated Test Kitchen is what I consider experimental fusion cuisine,” Rice says. “Each dish has so many components that vary. For example, we could mix Asian fusion with South African flavors using techniques that might be Italian.

We experiment and push the line when it comes to cuisine.”

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The Rated Test Kitchen team works with local farmers such as Mushrooms Naturally, Fresh Harvest 365, Heru Urban Farming and Leah Lee of Growing Food Growing People to develop their seasonal menus. The debut menu highlights Rice’s food journey; it combines fresh produce with eye-catching plating and molecular gastronomy techniques.

An opening salad, for instance, features micro arugula, radicchio, Belgian endive, orange supremes and spherified raspberry vinaigrette plated as pearls with a thin outer shell that bursts open upon contact. “It’s super fun and vibrant,” Rice says. “I wanted to make sure people didn’t feel uptight when enjoying our courses and that they could have fun with the food as

well.” Another example of a course from the opening menu is sous vide short rib with local habanero paste and brown butter carrot purée.

Throughout the meal, guests are invited to submit direct feedback through an in-house form available on the menu via a QR code. “I thought there should be another way for guests to directly tell owners or chefs what experiences they have in the dining room,” Rice says. “We wanted to create that sense of community between chefs, guests and farmers.”

Rated Test Kitchen currently offers seatings Thursday through Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Rated Test Kitchen, 313 N. 11th St., St. Louis, 314-200-5866, rated-tk.com

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mid all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, don’t forget to kick back and enjoy some of the many festive theater productions upcoming in the St. Louis metro. November and December bring a bevy of entertaining seasonal shows for local audiences to enjoy – which is something we can all be thankful for.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, which recently announced its plan to raise $2.5 million to salvage its 2023/24 season, has changed its holiday offering. Instead of the third annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” The Rep will present “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” from Dec. 1 to 23 on the Mainstage at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University. The show, The Rep says, “features an entirely local company of talented actors, many [of whom] are returning to The Rep after last season’s ‘Christmas Carol.’”

For more information, contact repstl.org.

The Fabulous Fox Theatre has several different holiday-themed shows, including

“’Twas the Night Before...by Cirque du Soleil”

“‘Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil,” making its St. Louis debut from Nov. 29 to Dec. 10. Perennial children’s favorite “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” returns Dec. 23 for performances; the “Nutcracker!

Magical Christmas Ballet” will be performed twice on Dec. 22; and Mannheim Steamroller returns to The Fox for a holiday concert on Dec. 20. For information on any show, contact fabulousfox.com.

Called “a fresh hip-hop spin on the Dickens classic,” the “Q Brothers Christmas Carol” will be presented by the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival from Nov. 21 to Dec. 23 at the National Blues Museum. The 80-minute “hip-hop remix” of the Dickens standard “mixes everything from reggae to rock,” the cohort says, as Scrooge “is shown the path of rhythm and redemption by the Ghosts of Hip-Hop Past, Present and Future.” For more information, visit stlshakes.org/carol.

New Line Theatre begins its 2023/24 season with the world premiere of “Jesus and Johnny Appleweed’s Holy Rollin’ Family Christmas,” from Nov. 30 through Dec. 16. New Line describes it as: “It’s 1959, and there’s pot in the Christmas cookies.

What could go wrong?” Harry Goodson “is visited overnight by his dead brother, Jesus Christ, Sandra Dee and Johnny Appleweed.” New Line’s website declares the show is a “wacky companion piece to the unintentionally hilarious 1936 scare film, ‘Reefer Madness.’” For more information, visit newlinetheatre.com.

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Commercial photographer and artist Danielle Beck explores long exposure techniques to create ethereal digital photography.

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“Two weeks into our COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, my dad passed away rather unexpectedly,” Beck said in a press release announcing the exhibition.

“Without the distractions of everyday life, I was forced to face my grief head-on. Creating is where I could find solitude and sit with my grief, and it’s where my healing began.”

When friends and family sent flowers to soothe her loss, Beck’s eyes began to fill with tears. Through her blurry vision, the floral arrangements began to look unusually beautiful, so she ran to grab her camera.

“The blurriness created the long exposure,” Angad Arts Hotel arts relations manager Vanessa Rudloff says. She explains that the long exposure draws the colors out and blurs them, ultimately making the piece appear more saturated.

Eye-popping colors wave and drift across the images to create a dreamy, ethereal effect for viewers. The frames also offer a compelling juxtaposition. Beck scoured eBay and other online shops for used picture frames – particularly ones with oval shapes and antique glass – that demonstrate delicate craftsmanship uncommon in today’s modern style. The resulting contrast between the frames and photos is striking.

“I try to evoke emotions and feelings through my pieces to convey a deeper message,” Beck says. “I chose to frame each piece in an antique frame I sourced myself. It was another necessary touch to truly showcase how each piece feels. I hope that others can find an escape through my work and feel joy, peace, beauty, mystery, nostalgia, curiosity or something else entirely.”

Located in the Grand Center Arts District in Midtown, Angad Arts Hotel offers more than just a place to stay – the entire experience centers on creative expression. This includes the hotel’s first-floor gallery, which showcases exhibits from artists living within 200 miles of the city.

During a complimentary tour of the space, Rudloff overheard Beck discussing her long-exposure photography approach. The gallery at the hotel was already booked, but the two still struck up a conversation about Beck’s work. Soon thereafter, Rudloff got a call that their initial artist had pulled out. “The universe was really speaking to us, because all of a sudden, I had an opening,” she says.

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Part of the show is also about not hiding your imperfections and celebrating them instead.

– VANESSA RUDLOFF

Danielle Beck pictured above and below; photos courtesy of Angad Arts Hotel

“Another reason I thought this exhibition was so strong and ready to go is that a lot of those emotions are still strong for many of us; COVID is at the forefront for many people still,” Rudloff adds. “The subject matter was so approachable. We were all there that year. We all lost someone or part of our life that we took for granted.”

By all accounts, “Vintage Visions” has been a smashing success. Beck’s exhibition, which runs through Nov. 26, has sold more pieces than any other held at the hotel. (Prices range from $150 to $675 per piece.) There’s also the personal response – one that has kept the gallery buzzing all fall.

“Part of the show is about not hiding your imperfections and celebrating them instead,” Rudloff says. “It [comes] from working through your own demons. It’s a really beautiful show and very cathartic.”

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GIVING GRATITUDE A

By Sheila Oliveri

s you prepare for your feasts with family and friends this season, find moments to talk with children about what it means to be “thankful.” Just in time for the holiday, Ready Readers shares two books highlighting different fall traditions.

“Giving Thanks – A Native American Good Morning Message” is an older title from author Chief Jake Swamp and illustrator Erwin Printup, Jr., both of whom are Indigenous North American. Swamp and Printup lead readers through a traditional morning ritual espousing peace and appreciation for Mother Earth and her inhabitants. Swamp’s words are based on the Six Nations’ Thanksgiving Address and brought to life through Printup’s bold and vibrantly colored

paintings. “Giving Thanks” honors the natural world and elements on which all humans depend. Gloriously pictured are the deep blue waters, green grass, abundantly growing food, animals, trees, sun and moon.

“Giving Thanks” provides children the opportunity to learn about a culture that existed, and thrived, before European migration. It’s important for children of all ages to understand that Indigenous people didn’t live “long ago,” and that they are still active members of current society who remind us to respect our natural world.

“I Am Thankful – A Thanksgiving Book for Kids” is a newer title by author Sheri Wall and illustrator Holly CliftonBrown. This rhyming story depicts families preparing for and celebrating the holiday in ways that

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Creative ideas for children round out the story.

Ready Readers, a local literacy nonprofit, serves 15,000-plus children and families in under-resourced neighborhoods across the St. Louis area. Visit readyreaders.org to learn more.

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