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The Fountains

Senior Living of West County

Debuting this December

A BRAND-NEW INDEPENDENT LIVING EXPANSION

The CLASSIC COLLECTION of

869 Wellesley Place Drive

9424 Sonora Avenue

Wildwood | $689,500

11341 Cragwold Road Sunset Hills | $489,000

23 Sweetbriar Lane

Chesterfield | $410,000

Brentwood | $675,000

17725 Drummer Lane

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18019 Pine Canyon Court Wildwood | $680,000

575 Deer Valley Court Saint Albans | $625,000

16236 Forest Meadows Drive 1003 West Lockwood Avenue

Kirkwood | $399,900

6 Graybridge Lane

109 Eagle Estates Drive

526 Elm Creek Drive

246 Penwood Court

Ladue | $549,000

Lake St Louis | $539,900

Chesterfield | $465,000

Glendale | $445,000

938 Stone Spring Drive

1515 Heather Glen Drive

31 Wilderness Road Eureka | $365,000

University City | $354,900

852 Lionsgate Drive

16124 Copper Ridge Court

16560 Thunderhead Canyon Ct

5520 Mirasol Manor Way

7549 Cornell Avenue

504 Kenilworth Lane

930 Cleta Drive

Eureka | $415,000

Wildwood | $315,000

Lake St Louis | $402,900

Eureka | $309,900

University City | $309,000

Wentzville | $434,900

Ballwin | $289,900

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Chesterfield | $423,500

Wildwood | $317,500

Ballwin | $269,900

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The Daily Feature:

Style:

ONE LOOK, TWO WAYS This Saint Laurent stunner (available from Neiman Marcus and reminiscent of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” from ’65) numbers among the lovelies recommended this week by LN’s fave fashionista, Katie Yeadon.

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ENGLAND’S COTSWOLDS

Locally owned and operated, The Fountains of West County provides independent living, assisted living and memory care to the Ellisville area. Offering three levels of care on a single campus, The Fountains makes it easy for seniors to age comfortably in place. In December, The Fountains will unveil an expanded independent living wing. Turn to page 8 to learn more about this exciting expansion and why more and more local seniors are calling The Fountains home. Pictured are residents Marlene Morgan and Joella Young. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Landscape Feature: Aging in Place

STYLE 34 35 37

Beauty Buzz One Look, Two Ways Feature: Lottie Life

THE DAILY 58 59 60 61 63

Persons of Interest Happily Ever After Hyken’s Homework Crossword Puzzle Feature: Test Drive

Writer/photographer Carol Miller takes LN readers on a humorous five-day jaunt involving “little training and new hiking boots” through the Cotswolds in south-central England to locales like Bourton-on-the-Water and Chipping Campden.

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Writer/photographer Ryan Scott, LN’s guru of the gearshift, this month chauffeurs the magazine’s readers on a spin in the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, which, he testifies, has transformed the SUV into a “supercar utility vehicle.”

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ARTS & CULTURE 68 70 72

Dinner & A Show Around Town Feature: England’s Cotswolds

Vita von der Lancken, Gatesworth Resident

Geri Smith, Gatesworth Resident

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1802 Elmsford Lane (Chesterfield) $895,000 4 Glen Forest (Ladue) $809,900 38 Villawood Ln • Webster Groves $299,000 260 Blackmer Place (Webster Groves) $799,000 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! NEW PRICE! 4 Deer Creek Woods Drive (Ladue) $799,000 Picturesque 1.5 story brick home in a great 525 S. Rock Hill Rd (Webster Groves) $750,000 Webster Groves neighborhood features 3+ $750,000 bedrooms, 2 baths and attached garage. Charm 16360 Wynncrest Falls Wildwood) 801 S. Skinker Blvd, #10A • St. Louis $939,000 Amazing views from this 10th-floor coop, completely renovated, light and bright with an open floor plan. Nearly 2,200 sqft of living space, Glen Alspaugh kitchen, and baths with custom cabinets, quartz countertops, highend appliances, wine chiller, and breakfast bar. Newly installed hardwood floors, custom doors and electronic window shades.

and character abound in this center hall plan with spacious living room accented with gleaming $500,000 - $750,000 hardwood floors and handsome fireplace with 32 Hill Drive (Kirkwood) $749,900 built-in bookcases.

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UNDER $300,000 38 Villawood Lane (Webster Groves) $299,000 2536 Maple Crossing Dr (Wildwood) $285,000 $269,900 966 Gay Avenue (University City) 7250 Ravinia Drive (Pasadena Hills) $200,000 10145 Cabot Drive (Bellefontaine) $59,900

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Charming 2-story house sits on a quiet street and boasts three bedrooms and two full baths. Large living room with lovely gas fireplace opens to a sun filled den or playroom with built-in shelves. French doors lead out to fenced backyard with 2 car detached garage. $499,900

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EDITOR ‌NEW MOMS KNOW THAT HAVING A BABY TURNS YOUR WORLD around in more ways than one. Not only are you learning how to care for a new little guy or gal, but also you’re learning to love your new postpartum figure and heal from childbirth. Although that healing process is vital, some moms are eager to get back to their pre-pregnancy self by being active; however, not all clothes are postpartum friendly.

Thankfully, Lauren Pershing of St. Louis saw the need for such clothing and created Lottie Life, an activewear line that features unique, functional tank tops, sports bras and more, all designed for on-the-go nursing. Starting on p. 37, LN contributing writer Brittany Nay shares Pershing’s personal experience searching for new clothes during her postpartum stage and how that experience inspired her to launch Lottie Life.

While on the subject of big life changes, LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach shares expert advice on how to transform your home in minor (and major) ways for more accessibility as we age when everyday tasks become a little less simple. Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists from both Beautiful Rooms and Mosby Building Arts discuss how subtle solutions can be made in your home, starting on p. 24.

All the best,

Editor’s Corner The word around town

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Dentist of the Year. According to a press release, the Dentist of the Year Award “recognizes a member dentist who

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has demonstrated outstanding service to the Association, to the profession of dentistry and/or to the community

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Congratulations to Rainbow Village, a nonprofit that has been providing neighborhood homes for people with developmental disabilities in the greater St. Louis area for 45 years, for receiving a $175,000 grant from the William R. Orthwein Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation. According to a press release, $25,000 of the grant “will provide permanent, accessible housing for individuals with developmental disabilities,” while the additional $150,000 “will provide vital renovations and accessibility updates to Rainbow Village’s Wolff Community Center.”

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n communications, there’s a principle known as the “rule of three.” According to this theory, information that’s relayed in a series of three is more enticing and memorable to audiences. Veni, vidi, vici. Stop, drop and roll. Life, liberty and equality.

Offering independent living, assisted living and memory care to the Ellisville area, The Fountains of West County likewise sets itself apart from local competitors for three reasons. First and foremost, The Fountains is both locally owned and operated. “The owners are onsite daily,” describes regional director Julie Sanford. “They know our residents by their first names.”

Secondly, community members will never have to worry about being blindsided by a host of à la carte charges. The Fountains’ affordable, all-inclusive pricing ensures that residents not only receive the highest level of care, but also benefit from upscale amenities like 24-hour concierge services, a bustling activities calendar and a delicious dining program. In addition, many other senior living communities require an upfront investment that can range from $100,000 to more than $500,000. “We are not a buy-in community,” assures Sanford. “The Fountains is truly a rental community.”

A third distinguishing feature is the continuum of care that The Fountains provides to seniors. With distinct independent living, assisted living and memory care communities

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together on the same property, The Fountains makes it easy for residents to age in place. “Each community offers a different lifestyle, but it’s very easy to transition,” declares Sanford.

The Fountains’ commitment to residents’ health and well-being is evident at every level of care. Although not required of assisted living providers, The Fountains keeps a nurse on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether it’s a matter of simply not feeling well or something more serious, every resident can rest assured that a nurse will be readily available – not merely on-call – to answer questions and provide the necessary medical care.

We take it a step further here,” Sanford explains, referring to the additional “We training also required of the medical staff. In order to best meet the needs of memory care residents, staff working in that particular community also undergo specialized dementia training.

And at The Fountains, emotional and mental well-being are just as important as physical health. The community also maintains a robust calendar that offers a varied slate of social, spiritual and wellness activities and outings.

Given all that it has to offer area seniors, it’s simply no wonder that the community has grown throughout the years. In December, The Fountains will debut an eexpanded independent living wing, which will add 69 more upscale apartments to the community’s existing 160 units. These spacious one- and two-bedroom suites will offer up to 1,200 square feet of living space and will include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry and other luxurious accents. The new building will also feature more common spaces, a new art studio, new card rooms and a Kaldi’s coffee shop.

With nearly 75 percent of the apartments pre-leased, the expansion already looks to be here at The a success. “You’ll notice the difference in our staff and the overall atmosphere h Fountains,” notes Sanford. “It feels like family.”

The Fountains of West County, 15826 Clayton Road, Ellisville, 636-779-2600, fountainsofwestcounty.com

1502 High School Drive | NEW LISTING Brentwood $179,900

8859 Flamingo Court | NEW LISTING Brentwood $169,900

2405 Bremerton | NEW LISTING Rock Hill $472,000 | OPEN 11/18, 1-3 PM

40 Narragansett Drive | NEW LISTING Ladue $324,900

NEW LISTINGS 2405 BREMERTON, Rock Hill. This stylish newer home in a fabulous location offers an open floor plan, 4 beds, 2.5 baths and a finished lower level with media room. $472,000.

OPEN 11/18, 1-3 PM

9809 VICKSBURG SIEGE COURT, St. Louis. Gracious 4 bed, 3 bath ranch with open floor plan, oversized first floor master, backs to trees and in a great neighborhood. $399,600. OPEN 11/18, 1-3 PM 1502 HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE, Brentwood. 1st floor 2 bedroom 1 bathroom unit with renovated kitchen with all new appliances, hardwood floors throughout, and laundry in unit. $179,900 8859 FLAMINGO COURT, Brentwood. 2nd floor 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit with vaulted ceilings, new carpeting on stairs, and dedicated parking spot in private area. $169,900

LuxuryCollection 9847 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$5,995,000

36 WEST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

$5,995,000

564 BARNES ROAD, Ladue.

$4,500,000

1703 EAGLE BLUFF DRIVE, St. Albans.

$3,450,000

2283 TALON COURT, St. Albans.

$3,395,000

5 RUTHERFORD LANE, Town & Country.

$3,295,000

544 QUAIL RIDGE, St. Albans.

$3,280,000

15 PINE VALLEY DRIVE, Ladue.

$3,250,000

11 EAST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

$2,995,000

8 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue.

$2,995,000

10088 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$2,395,000

1835 MANOR HILL ROAD, Town & Country.

$2,280,000

9809 Vicksburg Siege Court | NEW LISTING St. Louis $399,600 | OPEN 11/18, 1-3 PM 12027 GAILCREST LANE, Town & Country.

111 GRAND MERIDIEN FOREST CT., Wildwood.

150 SOUTH PRICE ROAD, Ladue.

12 GLENVIEW ROAD, Ladue.

33 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

300 FEMME OSAGE VALLEY LANE, Augusta.

544 EAST JEFFERSON AVENUE, Kirkwood.

22 HILLVALE DRIVE, Clayton.

5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE. 150 CARONDELET PLAZA, UNIT 1004, Clayton.

12 UPPER BARNES ROAD, Ladue.

8 KINGSBURY PLACE, CWE. 213 TROON COURT, St. Albans.

9052 CLAYTON RD., TBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,998,000 $1,995,000 $1,849,900 $1,849,000 $1,775,000 $1,600,000 $1,599,000 $1,595,000 $1,449,000 $1,425,000 $1,345,000 $1,198,000 $1,179,000 $1,100,000

12 Upper Barnes Road Ladue $1,345,000 11701 FALLBROOK, Town & Country.

$474,000

129 GAY AVENUE, Clayton.

$375,000

7314 STANFORD AVENUE, University City.

$344,000

40 NARRAGANSETT DRIVE, Ladue.

$324,900

316 GREELEY AVENUE, Webster Groves.

$299,900

507 COTTAGE CROSSING DRIVE, O’Fallon.

$217,250

4323 GIBSON AVENUE, St. Louis.

$215,000

12112 DIANE MARIE DRIVE, Maryland Heights.

$168,750

5626 HOLLY HILLS AVENUE, St. Louis.

$167,000

5543 HEBERT, St. Louis.

$64,000

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES 2216 CROYDON WALK, Crystal Lake Park.

visit us Open Sunday, November 18th 825 CABERNET LANE, St. Albans.

5626 HOLLY HILLS AVENUE, St. Louis.

2274 KITTRIDGE COURT, Ballwin.

70 WATERMAN PLACE, CWE. 3 CONWAY LANE, Ladue.

9809 VICKSBURG SIEGE COURT, St. Louis.

2405 BREMERTON, Rock Hill.

$729,000

315 NORTH MERAMEC AVENUE, UNIT 1D, Clayton. $565,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 5231 STUDER LANE, St. Louis.

3 CONWAY LANE, Ladue.

11 DWYER PLACE, Ladue.

1 CONWAY WOODS LANE, Ladue.

772 RIVER HILLS DRIVE, Fenton.

9901 CONWAY ROAD, Ladue.

70 WATERMAN PLACE, CWE. 12668 BRADFORD WOODS DRIVE, Sunset Hills.

758 VILLAGE VIEW CIRCLE, St. Albans.

17706 GINGERTREE COURT, Wildwood.

764 VILLAGE VIEW CIRCLE, St. Albans.

244 SAINT GEORGES, St. Albans.

124 FRONTENAC FOREST STREET, Frontenac.

4904 PERSHING PLACE, CWE.

$998,900 $899,000 $899,000 $889,000 $839,900 $799,000 $788,000 $750,000 $681,767 $675,000 $669,900 $659,900 $649,900 $649,000

825 CABERNET LANE, St. Albans.

$590,000

236 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

$570,000

512 HIGH MEADOW ROAD, Frontenac.

$529,000

1 PORTLAND COURT, CWE.

$449,900

8025 MARYLAND AVENUE, UNIT 4I, Clayton.

$449,000

4944 LINDELL BOULEVARD, UNIT 3W, CWE.

$399,000

484 LAKE AVENUE, UNIT 4N, CWE.

$283,000

4449 OLIVE STREET, UNIT 101, CWE.

$230,000

900 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, UNIT 6D, Clayton.

$230,000

815 WESTWOOD DRIVE, UNIT 1N, Clayton.

$199,900

8009 DELMAR, UNIT 5, University City.

$115,000

12027 Gailcrest Lane Town & Country $1,998,000

LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS 1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$1,550,000

16 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB, Town & Country. $1,390,000 9052 CLAYTON ROAD, Richmond Heights.

$375,000

544 Quail Ridge St. Albans $3,280,000

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Friends of the Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King

FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON Photos and story by Diane Anderson

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riends of the Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King recently held its 51st annual fashion show and luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton. Guests were invited to come early to shop the many participating boutiques, after which they enjoyed a luncheon and a fashion show presented by Des Peres’ West County Center. Emceeing the event was KTVI/Fox 2 news anchor Mandy Murphey. Vicki Messmer and Cathy Inkley co-chaired the luncheon.

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We are going to extend the Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King mission by providing health care to uninsured persons in the rural areas of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, providing high-quality, free, primary health care. This luncheon helps raise funds for use to serve!

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Reneee Fesler, Sara Cooney

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n an effort to inspire and uplift the area community, Friends of St. Luke’s Hospital recently held its Art of Health Gala. Guests learned about St. Luke’s Hospital’s mission and support its ongoing health care efforts. While sipping cocktails, each of them mingled and enjoyed a chance to have his or her caricature drawn or photo taken and to watch artist Jennifer Hayes work. KMOV Channel 4 news anchor Cory Stark emceed the event. After opening remarks, guests were mesmerized by artist Brian Olsen as he created two works of art live onstage.

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Sara, Alayna, Ryan and Nathan Grieshaber

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Sarah and Cory Stark

David and Missy Loving, Krys and Dan Stegmann

Gary and Gail Olson

Events like tonight’s gala provide resources that help assure St. Luke’s ability to best serve our patients. We cherish and so very much appreciate the Friends of St. Luke’s commitment and generous support.

CHRISTINE CANDIO, ST. LUKE’S

HOSPITAL PRESIDENT AND CEO

Steve and Lynn Grigone

Judy and Gene Toombs

Toni Leidenfrost, Nick and Jaime Leidenfrost

Dr. Roy Doerhoff and Kelly Doerhoff

Joseph J. Pandolfo and JoAnn Wachtel

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The Next Step

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he Next Step’s annual Achievers and Believers Scholarship Dinner took place in mid-October at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel in Maryland Heights. Guests enjoyed an hors d’oeuvres reception, silent and live auctions, and dinner. Education remains one of the best ways to raise above addiction, and in 2018, 59 individuals have been awarded scholarships to take the next step in their educations. At the event, Kael and Christy, the recipients of two such scholarships, shared some of their notable successes and how they’re giving back to the community while continuing their educations.

This evening is more than a fundraiser. It is a celebration of the achievements of our scholarship recipients and the donors who believe in their success. In a time when there are so many tragedies in the news, we get to see the hopeful side of recovery and the many success stories of individuals who have risen above addiction.

DARCY GLIDEWELL, BOARD PRESIDENT

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By Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess olklore abounds about predicting the severity of weather for the coming season.

One old tradition involves splitting open the seed of a local persimmon and looking at the shape of the embryo. If it resembles a spoon, expect lots of winter snow; an embryonic “fork,” though, means light snow with more mild weather, while a “knife” signifies icy, cutting winds. Several folks locally are reporting lots of spoons this year, so look for a lot of snowfall – if you believe this bit of lore.

Another way of predicting the severity of meteorological activity involves following weather science. Online, AccuWeather is forecasting an El Niño year for the Midwest, with a mild start moving to dramatically colder temperatures in January and February, but with snowfall likely lower than normal.

Who knows? Who cares?

Well, we gardeners do!

This past winter, I was busy and got careless. A string of mild winters was broken last year by a sudden warm spell followed by bitter, lasting cold. The chilly, damp spring didn’t help revive stressed plants, and I lost my favorite grafted weeping blue atlas cedar. Had the root ball been better mulched, it would likely have survived.

Another casualty was my new “hardy” fig, a gift from a dedicated reader in response to my column about growing figs in the city. Having killed a couple of such plants here already, I was shy about trying again, but David insisted his clone would grow in my

colder West County garden. In April, there was no sign of life, no green buds. By May, I was still staring at totally dead brown sticks. Still kicking myself for not putting down more late-season mulch, I went out of town for most of June and July, so I had no chance to cut the deceased plant down. In late July, though, it delighted and surprised me to see a knee-high stem of fig leaves that had come, all new, from the roots below the soil. Thanks, David!

Regarding November gardening tasks, Julie and I have decades of gardening experience between us, both in home gardening and professional settings. We have learned many lessons the hard way and would like to share a few seasonal tips as you button up your garden for the winter:  Finish planting spring bulbs now that the ground has cooled off. Bulbs left in the refrigerator over the winter don’t perform well in the future.  Always hedge your bets on water. New trees and all evergreens need to be fully hydrated going into the season to minimize windburn on the foliage by spring.

So water well now.  After the last watering, shut off and drain hose spigots, hoses and sprinklers before putting them in storage.  Less is more when it comes to cleaning out your garden in the fall. Tidying too much deprives many smaller garden residents of their homes for the winter.

So leave some leaves in the beds for insects, worms and

small critters like frogs, toads and garter snakes to use as protection from the cold.  Leave ornamental grasses standing to inspire landscape interest and to permit certain native bees and wasps to overwinter in the stems.  Clean and prep birdfeeders for the hard season. By using only hot pepper suet, my squirrel problem is gone – and the birds don’t seem to care.  Finish up by applying extra mulch to protect marginally hardy plants like (say) figs, ornamental bananas, tender salvias, ruellias, hardy amaryllis and spider lilies. Next spring, you’ll be glad you did.

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n a heartbreaking way, time’s passage can transform a homeowner’s brightest figurative castle into the darkest of dungeons – at which point, the resident royal may wish to consider consulting an aging-inplace expert.

The Washington, D.C.-based National Association of Home Builders cultivates such expertise through its Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, or CAPS, designation. That designation, the association’s website notes, “teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest-growing segment of the residential remodeling industry.”

Why does such expertise hold such value? Simple – not everyone desires the felicities of assisted living.

“I have understood from an early age the barriers presented to people with disabilities – and solutions that work for everyone,” says Nancy Barrett of Chesterfield’s Beautiful Rooms Design. Barrett, who holds the CAPS designation, brings to aging-in-place considerations a singularly personal and poignant perspective.

“When I was 18, my younger brother became a quadriplegic due to an accident on our trampoline,” she says. “My parents made three modifications to our family home so that it would be accessible for him: built a ramp in the garage, added a new roll-in shower room with a wall-hung sink and widened the doorway to his bedroom.

“None of the changes interfered with the remaining five people in the family being able to live comfortably in that house. As a matter of fact, all three of my brother’s sisters took numbers to use the shower room.”

Like Barrett, Laura Powderly, who serves as a designer with St. Louis’ Mosby Building Arts, holds the CAPS designation. She mentions “a stigma to getting old,” with which Barrett concurs. “We baby boomers don’t like to admit that we’re getting older, so most refuse the [aging-in-place] suggestions,” Barrett says. “But there are now towel bars that can be used as grab bars, and I find my clients more willing to use products that don’t have the appearance of an aging aid.”

Both Powderly and Barrett address a salient question: At what point in life should a homeowner consult an aging-in-place expert?

“The beauty of aging in place is that it can be done at any time,” Powderly says. “There are so many aspects of making things more accessible for all ages that will also benefit the homeowner when they do eventually need to be conscious about getting around. Aside from that, you never know when you’re going to throw out your back or get into a car accident that’s out of your control.

“My suggestion is to make your home as functional as possible now to make it easier to access later,” she continues, mentioning such examples as installing bidet seats on extant toilets, creating a nonwooden low entry to the house, installing grab bars-qua-towel bars in the shower and investing in a lowthreshold shower-only in one bathroom, preferably on the main level. “There’s never a wrong time to start.”

Barrett’s response dovetails with Powderly’s. “I haven’t had any clients that contacted me specifically for an aging-in-place consultation,” she says.

“However, I use my knowledge on every appointment. Most of my clients are baby boomers, so one of my first questions is to ask how much longer they plan to live in the home. Some will tell me that in the future they plan to downsize, which puts off the concerns.

“In the last 10 years, I’ve been involved in the redesign of many kitchens and baths. Since those rooms are the most costly to do, I have [the clients] consider future needs. I always propose things like grab bars or at least blocking in the shower wall in order to add the bars later.”

Powderly also describes her general process for counseling a client in renovating his or her abode – and then in realizing that renovation – when the treads of a long-familiar stairwell abruptly turn treacherous, say, or rheumatoid arthritis makes something as simple as twisting a doorknob seem herculean.

“I usually need to do a job-site visit,” she says. “It’s very hard to be able to give the proper advice without seeing and walking the space in person.” After that,

AFTER Powderly and her clients discuss at length “how they use the space now and how they wish they could or need to use the space in the future,” she continues.

“We then make a list together of all the possibilities that can happen and rank them in order of importance. It’s important to talk about investment ranges, as well, so that they can make a well-educated decision for their space. If a client wishes to move forward in the process, we then go draft up plans with 2D and 3D in order to help them visualize the changes. It’s also important to talk upfront about length of construction and when the job could begin.”

Powderly likewise dwells briefly on the residential changes that frequently involve the greatest challenge, whether because of “mere” design infelicities or out-and-out potential dangers.

“Alterations to your home that most often can cause the greatest amount of work would be adding a full bath to a main floor, either through an addition or rearranging of existing interior walls. … ,” she says. “There’s also the addition of an elevator.”

Powderly expands on the challenges posed in particular by bathroom accessibility: “This could potentially require a full gut instead of just installing some grab bars. If plumbing needs to be relocated in order to ensure a 5-foot turnaround for a wheelchair user, that could not necessarily be a problem – it just takes more planning.” Noting that older homes almost predictably pose more problems than newer ones, she smiles and adds, “Problems are solvable, though.”

In the final analysis, Powderly relates how she would calm potential agingin-place clients about the process and its benefits. “A typical nursing home may cost more than $50,000 a year, while being able to bring your home to a more comfortable space that you can access better and stay in would be a significant savings over time … ,” she says. “The main focus of aging in place is to transform the space to be more accessible, functional and to remain safe within your home. Not all adjustments to make a space function more efficiently are major surgery.

“Bottom line: They aren’t in this alone.”

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ithin walking distance of Reed Elementary School, this Ladue residence charms at first sight. From the home’s elegant entrance hall to the master bedroom, which boasts beautiful built-ins, the interior delights as much as the exterior. Invite guests to sit a spell beside the cozy gas fireplace in the living room or to break bread in the dining room, with a bay window and chandelier. As the holidays approach, make the most of the spacious kitchen and breakfast area, which offer stainless appliances and an eat-in counter.

At the end of the day, you and your family can relax in the finished lower level, where a recreation room and fireplace, plus a bar area, offer enjoyment. When the seasons allow it, opt to entertain in the private backyard, with brick patios and an inground pool. No matter the time of year, this lovely abode will make you and yours feel right at home.

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s you roll along the circular drive of this Ladue home, your mouth might drop open at the architectural significance of this estate, which rests on two park-like acres of country club grounds. The incredible exterior is matched only by the exceptional interior – the mark of a beautiful renovation that was completed in recent years. Take a walk into the entry foyer, which impresses with three sets of French doors that lead to the terrace and pool. The living room follows, with unbelievable paneling, a fireplace and access to the sunroom. The dining room also offers a fireplace and exits to the terrace. In the updated kitchen, you’ll discover state-of-the-art appliances by Sub-Zero and Dacor, while a charming carriage house resides above the four-car garage. Downstairs, an antique bar invites you to come and linger in the oversized game room. Upstairs, the master suite offers refuge, with an updated bath, a dressing area and a fireplace.

THIS 6-BEDROOM, 5 FULL-BATHROOM AND 3 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN LADUE IS LISTED FOR $3.25 MILLION. LISA COULTER & LINDA BENOIST 314-941-2883 (Coulter), 314-504-5495 (Benoist), janetmcafee.com From its humble beginning in the founder’s basement, the Janet McAfee Real Estate network is now four decades strong and a recognized local leader. Today, the firm enjoys a corporate office in Ladue, more than 100 active professional agents and a significant presence in the St. Louis central corridor. Through exclusive relocation and marketing affiliations, the syndication of listings to leading real estate portals and distinguished luxury partners, Janet McAfee Real Estate offers global reach.

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‌ licen Holloway entered the housing industry with A a unique background that helped her to understand the personal nature of buying and selling one’s home.

“I worked as the director of social services in a longterm care facility for 17 years, prior to getting my [real estate] license,” she says. “I always enjoyed sales and still wanted to help people. Starting a career in real estate seemed like the best fit for me.”

With three years in the business, Holloway has found her time to be both “wonderful” and rewarding.

Her success is due, in large part, to her understanding of the fine line between satisfying client needs and giving them adequate space.

“You have to find the balance between getting new clients and not being that typical, pushy REALTOR,” she stresses. “I strive to listen to what my clients say and evaluate everyone’s needs individually.”

Valuing integrity and loyalty above all, Holloway says the best piece of advice she has received in business reflects these virtues. “Stay true to yourself and to your clients,” she echoes, recalling those words

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Holloway stays inspired in her own career through the joy of uniting families with the homes that they will soon fill with memories.

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BEAUTY BUZZ

Five Hair Must-Haves

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By Kimmie Gotch

n the beauty world, new hair products seem to appear constantly, making it hard to keep abreast of them. As a result, you may find yourself wondering, “Do I really need to buy that?”

Despite the multitude of such products on the market to tackle specific tasks, though, only five remain absolute must-haves for every woman: Salon-grade shampoo. Know the downside to buying off-brand hair products? Although they likely cost less than others, you’re probably not getting your money’s worth. Such off-brand products mimic salon-grade offerings but lack ingredients equal in quality. In fact, water constitutes a main ingredient of off-brand shampoos. Why? Simple – manufacturers dilute such shampoos with H2O to make them cheaper to produce. Also, such shampoos often contain ingredients like silicone and sometimes even wax, which can greatly damage hair over time.

So invest in salon-grade shampoos that use the best ingredients – ones beneficial to your hair and integral

to making it healthy and strong.

Salon-grade conditioner. As with salon-grade shampoos, invest in their counterparts, salon-grade conditioners. Such conditioners take care of your hair, keeping it beautiful and healthy.

Leave-in conditioner. Always use a leave-in conditioner in your post-shower damp locks. Not only will it help detangle your hair, but also a leave-in conditioner should keep it soft and shiny for days to come. Brushing out wet, tangled tresses may do more harm than good by pulling an unnecessary amount of hair from your head – and in addition to everything else, that smarts!

Heat protectant. Using hot tools on your hair

– like a dryer, straightener or curling iron – all but demands a heat protectant in your daily routine.

Through the extreme heat they release, such tools can cause a great deal of damage to your hair, so make sure to properly protect it.

Flexible-hold hair spray. Hair spray remains a key item to own because of its versatility. It can tame pesky flyaways, give you a sleek look, keep your curls in place and do so much more. A flexible-hold spray serves best because it won’t make your hair stiff and starchy, but it will hold your do in place while still allowing it to move.

If you don’t own each of these five hair products, ladies, investigate them when next you visit your salon – your locks will benefit in the long run!

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Supporting

MOMS

By Brittany Nay | Photos by Christina Ceranna of Eclat Creative

St. Louis-based Lottie Life delivers a nursing activewear line and a postpartum advice network to breastfeeding mothers.

Lau roy ren P Con ershing | Photo by Sarah

Lottie Life, 314-896-0799, lottielife.com

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hen Lauren Pershing became a new mom, she was disappointed in the maternity market’s selection of nursing wear that was tightfitting and nonconforming to her postpartum figure. And as she returned to her active lifestyle, she found that she had to choose between activewear or clothes that allowed her to nurse with ease.

“I had postpartum anxiety,” Pershing says. “I always felt better when I was being active, hiking or walking with a friend, but I had trouble finding apparel for those activities.”

This frustrating experience gave birth to the St. Louis native’s company, Lottie Life: an activewear line featuring unique, functional and colorful tank tops, sports bras and long-sleeve pullovers, all designed for easy, on-the-go nursing and everything else the active journey of motherhood entails – without sacrificing comfort, convenience and style. “The line was designed with the postpartum body in mind,” Pershing says. “I researched different styles to flatter areas of moms’ bodies.”

Lottie Life, which officially launched in March, offers two tank top styles, called Be Bold and Be Fit, in a variety of colors, with special features including the trademarked CleverLatch nursing closure system for easy nursing; a built-in shelf bra with removable pads for additional support and shape; and soft performance fabric to wick away moisture so moms stay comfortable and dry. The Be Fit tank also has mesh fabric that repels stains, an adjustable hip band to keep the tank in place during activity and long layers, contoured style lines and pleated accents to create a flattering fit during the various stages of motherhood. “[The Be Bold tank] is a performance cotton blend for lounging and yoga, and the [Be Fit tank] is a performance fabric mesh for [being] active,” Pershing says.

The line’s sports bras feature an adjustable nursing closure system designed by Lottie Life for easy nursing, adjustable straps to ensure the best fit at each stage of motherhood, removable pads for added support and shape, a soft performance fabric blend for targeted support and comfort, and sweat- and moisture-wicking fabric to keep moms dry during moderate to strenuous activity.

And Lottie Life’s long-sleeve pullovers have an extended zipper length for easy nursing, contoured style lines for a flattering fit, soft and stretchy performance fabric to wick away sweat and moisture, and thumbholes to keep sleeves in place while moving.

To create these unique and functional designs, Lottie Life worked with apparel designers at East Coast-based MB Sport. Although the first round of apparel was produced on the island of Mauritius, located off the southeast coast of Africa, production is being moved locally over the next couple of months to St. Louis-based Boost Apparel Group, Pershing says.

Lottie Life apparel is available through its website, lottielife.com; from additional online retailers, including Amazon and Moms and Mamas; and locally at the Cotton Babies brick-and-mortar shop in Fenton.

This winter, Lottie Life plans to release two new styles: a legging created with compression fabric to flatter the postpartum figure and a long-sleeve pullover made of a heavier-weight fabric to keep moms warm during colder months.

The company’s moniker, Lottie – slang for naturally pretty woman – pays homage to the natural beauty of mothers, says Pershing, who is now a mom to two boys – 4-year-old Wesley and 2-year-old Wyatt – and expecting her third child in April. “So often, moms don’t feel beautiful after birth,” Pershing says. “We aspire for all moms to regain that feeling.”

As an extension of this mission, Lottie Life strives to form a community of support for local moms through events surrounding its pop-up shops. “We have met different types of moms who have dealt with a lot of emotional disorders,” says Pershing, who relates through her own experience with postpartum anxiety. “We’re building a community of advice and advocacy.”

Lottie Life’s next pop-up shop will be held on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Cotton Babies natural parenting store. Pershing says it will be another important day for celebrating and expanding the Lottie Life community: “We will have snacks and drinks, and women can bring their babies, socialize, shop, and share information and support.”

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A Treasured Shopping

Destination T

By Amanda Dahl

ucked away in the east end of the Chesterfield Valley, Chesterfield Jewelers appears as a charming, traditional storefront. Step inside and a whole world of incredible treasures reveals itself. Discover a supreme selection of exclusive, high-quality fine jewelry, including wearable collections and a tightly edited assortment of crystal, porcelain, and sterling silver home accessories and gifts.

Exclusive designer lines include Henderson and Fope. Henderson offers a selection of gold and diamond bracelets created for everyday wear, from that morning yoga class to a business meeting to a delightful date night. The flexible cuffs provide enough comfort for any sized wrist, with the option for customization.

Family-owned Fope boasts an extensive array of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. The Italian design house engineered the Flex’it bracelet collection, whose bands stretch over the hand and eliminate the need for a clasp. Built on the timeless values of quality and originality, Fope continues to live up to its reputation as an innovative gem among jewelry makers.

At Chesterfield Jewelers, uncover more ornate designs from Alex Sepkus. Created in his New York City workshop, the collections are a source for beautiful and unique gemstone-centered jewelry. You will find the gleaming rings, earrings, bracelets and neckwear practically irresistible. Meticulous craftsmanship is evident at first glance and holds up even under a microscope, proving that impeccable design is all in the details.

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The beloved jewelry store, housing the Midwest’s largest instore inventory of Herend Porcelain, also features appealing home décor and gift collectibles, including an extensive assortment of baby gifts. Examine the handsome brass clocks from Chelsea Clock Company. Pick up one of Haffke’s bronze picture frames. Study its enameled border and silk back. You can easily envision a row of these lining your mantel, holding memories of loved ones and fond times.

Or explore the enormous selection of beautiful, hand-painted dinnerware and figurines by Herend, which make for an elegant addition to any home. Herend is masterful at designing keepsakes for you and yours.

Chesterfield Jewelers is not only home to these many exquisite riches.

It also offers in-store repair services to maintain your jewelry wardrobe, including cleaning and restringing of pearls and beaded adornments. If you seek jewelry appraisal, the shop also has a graduate gemologist and certified appraiser on-hand to assist you.

The family-owned business takes great pride in providing personal attention to its clients, ensuring it caters to their needs and tastes. As part of that commitment to best serve patrons, Chesterfield Jewelers offers giftwrap and shipping services to guarantee you stay on top of the holidays this year.

Chesterfield Jewelers, 17037 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, 636-537-5590, chesterfieldjewelers.com

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GUIDE

A History of

BRILLIANCE

By Emma Dent

Earrings photo provided by Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers; Additional photos by Sarah Conroy

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lthough Famous-Barr Co. folded years ago, another downtown store debuting in the same year continues to thrive, 105 years later. Originally founded by Samuel E. Heffern and now located in downtown Clayton, Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers remains one of St. Louis’ premier independent jewelers. A fourth-generation family business, the shop is currently run by Samuel’s grandson, Christopher (Kit) Heffern, and great-grandson, Webster Heffern.

“The history of our business is a lot of what keeps it going,” maintains Webster Heffern. “We develop very longstanding relationships with our clients.”

History is wonderful, of course, but so are the jewels. Through the years, Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers has built a rapport amongst designers and, as such, carries many lines that are difficult to find elsewhere in the area. Drop into the showroom and you’ll discover a glittering array of international luxury brands, including Atelier Zobel, Carelle, Chantecler, Etho Maria, Gismondi, Vendorafa and Vhernier. The jeweler was also an early champion of Oscar Heyman, a brand that launched only a year before the store itself.

Whether you’re looking for special occasion jewelry, like an engagement ring or a wedding band, or in the mood to elevate your look with a few fashion-inspired pieces, like a showstopping lapis ring by Vhernier or an Atelier Zobel statement cuff, Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers caters to customers of diverse ages, styles and means. The jeweler also creates custom pieces, and provides repair services and appraisals.

As a St. Louis-built business, Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers is also committed to giving back to the community that’s contributed so greatly to its enduring success. The store has partnered with a different charity or nonprofit for every trunk show hosted this year, donating 10 percent of proceeds to COCA, Craft Alliance, Jazz St. Louis and the Saint Louis Fashion Fund, among others.

As Webster Heffern aptly summarizes: “What we have to offer is pretty spectacular.”

Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers, 101 S. Hanley Road, Clayton, 314-863-8820

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101 S. Hanley Road, Clayton 314-863-8820

GUIDE

Where all that

GlIttErs is GolD

By Amanda Dahl

C

onsidered a king among jewelry since Ancient Egypt, gold is experiencing a resurgence today as a prized possession.

Often denoting status, what was once only worn by royalty is now accessible to all. One quality remains true, even after all this time: Gold continues to captivate modern-day cultures.

White gold may be most women’s preference when getting married, but the yellow-tinged precious metal has not lost its appeal. “Yellow gold has never gone out of style,” asserts Katie Kelly, a buyer at Genovese Jewelers. “St. Louis is jumping on board with its popularity.”

Kelly explains how the two opposing color tones can actually accent one another. “Everyone is mixing metals,” she assures. “Try to incorporate just a little [at first]. Some might wear a yellow gold bracelet with a white gold engagement ring.”

According to Kelly, you can draw attention with an easy rule of thumb.

“My favorite way to mix is pairing a gold piece with a diamond one,” she shares. “It makes it pop. If you accent [your gold jewelry] with diamonds, people notice it way more. The way of life right now is stacking your jewelry.

Everyone just wants to keep going with more and more and more. [With everything being] so interchangeable, you can’t have enough.”

Stacking offers versatility in style, yet some trends currently outshine others. “Every designer I meet is showing heavy links in their fashion jewelry,” notes Kelly. “That chain-link design appears in right-hand

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rings, stackked rings and bracelets. Some designers even have hoop earrings wiith [a similar aesthetic]. People want heavier, chunkier pieces too tastefully ta mix.”

Given its rich history, the benefit of choosing a gold adornment is its trulyy endless en style possibilities.

“All tren ends circle back around,” says Kelly. “There are so many styles and dif d different looks – anything from a classic design to something thing m more vintage. The thing that is great [about this style] is you can an p pull out one of your grandma’s yellow gold bracelets from forever agoo and an stack it with a piece you have now, and it will look brand new..”

When c en considering gold additions to your jewelry wardrobe, call on Genoves ese Jewelers to meet your every need. A favorite among St. Louisans ans, the family-owned and –operated shop will ensure you walk awayy w with exactly what you want.

“We can an d design any piece of jewelry,” says Kelly. “We can [mimic] these newer er tr trends. We either carry something like [what you see] in fashion nm magazines – or we can make it. We can do anything here at Genoves ese Jewelers.”

Genovese ese JJewelers, 12460 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, 314-878-6203, genovesejewelers.com

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The Spotted Pig

The Curiosity Shop

By Emma Dent

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n a mere two years, The Spotted Pig has become the area’s one-stop, must-shop spot for unique gifts, accessories, furniture and home décor. Where else in St. Louis can you find a funky rock crystal statement pendant, a coffee mug emblazoned with a perfectly irreverent saying and a bespoke upholstered bench? Only at The Spotted Pig, where the vibe is bohemian, free-spirited and more than a little playful. With an impeccable eye for uncommon treasures, owner Kristin Mayer expertly curates an eclectic, one-of-a-kind selection of goods from across the globe.

Looking to add some glitz and glamour to your wardrobe? Stop by the store and discover gorgeous, hand-braided gemstone necklaces by the Spanish brand Velatti by Sandra Acosta, or versatile Swarovski crystal-encrusted bracelets by Les Interchangeables.

The store also carries styles by the sought-after homegrown line, Collections by Joya.

If home is what lights your fire, then The Spotted Pig has the kindling to make it burn even brighter. Working in collaboration with a local master carpenter, Mayer custom-designs and produces furniture ranging from carved wooden dining tables to consoles. The Spotted Pig also stocks an array of stylish home furnishings, from vibrant, hand-embroidered accent pillows made in Puerta Vallerta to candles, picture frames, rugs and more.

With the holidays approaching, drop by today to find these and other covetable curios – perfect for gifting to friends, loved ones and yourself!

The Spotted Pig, 9218 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-274-7768, thespottedpigstl.com

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Sasha Nicholas

Inspired by Tradition

By Emma Dent

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ou’ve mailed the invitations. You’ve planned the menu. Now it’s time to set the table. Whether you’re planning a wedding or simply hosting guests during the holidays, Sasha Nicholas carries a gorgeous selection of handcrafted dinnerware, serveware and décor that will make your special occasions and gatherings more meaningful and more beautiful.

At the Ladue storefront, named after owner Cynthia Nouri’s two children, shoppers will find the Sasha Nicholas collection, an in-house line of European porcelain bowls, plates, platters and more. Hand-decorated and fired in a local kiln, Sasha Nicholas’ porcelain wares wed modern craftsmanship with old world artistry and elegance.

The brand has become known for its exquisite monograms, which are available in a variety of colors and styles. The line also offers clients the option to add a custom inscription. Whether it’s a favorite quote, a handwritten note or even a beloved recipe, Sasha Nicholas makes it easy to fashion your next family heirloom or to give a truly personal gift to friends and loved ones.

In addition to its own imprint, the boutique stocks tableware and one-of-kind gifts from luxury brands like Baccarat Crystal, Herend, Anna Weatherly, Wedgwood and jeweler Julie Vos, among others. With such a luxurious selection of goods to grace the home, Sasha Nicholas is also an ideal choice for bridal, baby and gift registries.

This season, create a new holiday tradition when you shop at Sasha Nicholas.

Sasha Nicholas, 9752 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-997-5854, sashanicholas.com

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Creve Coeur Camera

Capture the Magic

By Emma Dent

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ounded in 1974, Creve Coeur Camera is a comprehensive camera store that now numbers five locations across the St. Louis area.

For 40-plus years, Creve Coeur Camera has remained an unparalleled resource for professional and amateur photographers alike.

In that time, the store has kept pace with the photographic industry, adapting to shifts in technologies and consumer demands.

Creve Coeur Camera offers a full-service lab, repair services, rental equipment and a wide range of classes. Its expert team is dedicated to helping customers preserve their memories by taking the finest images possible. The store offers premier equipment from brands like Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic/Lumix, Pentax, Sigma, Sony and Westcott, in addition to high-quality photo processing and valuable consumer education.

Want to capture more magical moments this holiday season? Look no further than the new mirrorless Nikon Z series camera. The innovative Z6 and Z7 models embody the trademark durability, elegance, handling and operation of the award-winning Nikon DSLR cameras, albeit in smaller, sleeker packaging. With an optional Mount Adapter FTZ, the Z series cameras are fully compatible with more than 90 F-Mount NIKKOR lenses. These lenses not only preserve functionality, rendering power and sharpness, but also benefit from the Z7 model’s focusing system, in-body vibration reduction, 4K video and more.

Whether you’re looking for a wow-worthy gift like the Nikon Z series cameras or simply want to upgrade your own equipment, stop by one of Creve Coeur Camera’s five area stores or visit cccamera.com today.

Creve Coeur Camera, various locations, 314-567-3456, cccamera.com

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By Emma Dent Photos provided by Piccione Pastry

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ou’ve iced sugar cookies and built gingerbread houses. You’ve mulled cider and maybe even attempted a homemade fruit cake or Bûche de Noël. But have you ever made a picture-perfect cannoli?

Since 2013, Piccione Pastry has been serving up some of St. Louis’ favorite Italian goodies, including its famed cannoli.

Baked in small batches using premium ingredients, Piccione Pastry’s treats honor traditional Italian baking, with plenty of playful, modern twists. At the Delmar Loop bakeshop, which is open late to satisfy nighttime cravings, you can also try classics like tiramisu and rum baba, or grab a handful of baci and tricolor cookies.

With this adorable DIY cannoli kit, you can finally master the art of Piccione Pastry’s beloved cream-filled confection at home.

Available for pick-up in store, the kit includes six readymade shells (in standard or mini size) and a pastry bag filled with Piccione Pastry’s signature cannoli cream. Choose from an assortment of scrumptious fillings in flavors like ricotta, chocolate chip, gooey butter and pistachio, as well as a variety of toppings.

Perfect for holiday gift-giving, each kit comes packaged in a festive carrier that’s easy to transport to parties and gatherings.

Impress friends and family, hosts and hostesses, and even your kids’ schoolteachers (teacher’s pet, anyone?!) with this fun and unique gift. Or make it a family activity! Gather the grandparents and grandchildren around the kitchen table for an afternoon of merry cannoli-making. The little ones will especially love the mini cannoli.

This holiday season, remember: there is no greater gift than the gift of cannoli!

Piccione Pastry, 6197 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-932-1355, piccionepastry.com

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Schnarr’s Hardware Company

Where It’s the Season to Season

By Amanda Dahl

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our friendly hometown hardware store, Schnarr’s Hardware Company is home to holiday essentials, including indoor and outdoor lights, flameless candles, wreaths and wreath hangers, garland, stocking holders and gift wrap.

Discover fantastic gift ideas and stocking stuffers, such as coolers, drinkware and accessories made with the superior cooling technology of Yeti. If warmth is your preferred temperature, the shop boasts a selection of grills that caters to everyone’s individual tastes.

For the classic charcoal enthusiast, the Weber Original Kettle or Performer grills won’t disappoint. For those who prefer the ease of gas grilling, the Weber Genesis II appeals with an unrivaled warranty. And for that special someone who just enjoys the rustic experience of preparing food by fire? Choose the Big Green Egg and deliver the ultimate cooking “eggs-perience.”

The consummate host or hostess will appreciate a pellet grill from Traeger or the made-in-Missouri Smokin Brothers brand. You are sure to receive an invite to the next epic cookout, where guests will marvel at the smoky, mouthwatering meat, made with minimal effort but delicious enough to taste as if it came from a caterer.

Before the top chefs don their aprons though, make sure to stock them with must-have accessories like sauces and rubs. At Schnarr’s Hardware Company – open seven days a week – delivery and assembly is available for all grills, with grill specials running from the beginning of December.

Schnarr’s Hardware Company, 9800 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-993-0910; 40 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314-961-4522; schnarrs.com

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Cobblestone Quality Shoe Repair

Following the Footprints of Success

By Amanda Dahl

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hen you love your shoes, only the best cobblers will do. Cobblestone Quality Shoe Repair has proven it knows its stuff. Since 1938, the family-owned and -operated business has passed down the shoemaker’s skillset to each new generation. Today, owner Joe Caufield maintains the standards of quality set by his predecessors.

Some families pass down treasured recipes, like Grandma’s sweet apple pie, so that they can be recreated and enjoyed. Caufield’s family passed down something more than a few favorite meals. Each new generation of shoemakers dedicates itself to training, ensuring their skills stay honed.

Customers receive the same masterful craftsmanship and service as the clientele did eight decades ago. Each cobbler gains new tools and technology to supplement the traditional methods. At Cobblestone, you can expect top-notch work, from shoe repair and reconstruction to retail products to custom dying and alterations.

This holiday season, consider the Alden Plain Toe Blucher Shoe for the handsome gents in your life. At once functional and fetching, you can choose from classy neutral shades, such as navy, brown aniline, tan or snuff suede.

“We have amazing relationships with customers and other merchants both here and in the surrounding communities,” says Caufield. “We can’t wait to make even more in the next 20 years.”

Cobblestone Quality Shoe Repair, 8855 Ladue Road, St. Louis, 314-727-4080, cobblestoneshoerepair.net

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Sweet Boutique

A Sweet Deal

By Emma Dent

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he domestic goddess … the new mom … the picky teenager … the sports fanatic … and don’t forget the fashionista. Where can you find gifts that absolutely everyone on your holiday list will love? This year, skip the socks and head to Sweet Boutique!

Located on Maryland Ave. in bustling downtown Clayton, this adorable shop lives up to its name!

Sweet Boutique is a wonderland of fun gifts and goodies for all ages, occasions and types. With many items available for monogramming and embroidery, the boutique specializes in adding that personal touch. Sweet Boutique always offers convenient and quick turnaround on custom merchandise, not to mention complimentary gift-wrapping.

For the host or hostess with the most-est, consider a set of stemless wine glasses emblazoned with cheeky sayings like “pop the bubbly” and “fancy pants.” Or perhaps a sleek and sophisticated cheese plate, fashioned from wood and inscribed with an initial or a last name?

Style mavens of every stripe will surely appreciate Sweet Boutique’s plentiful selection of on-trend jewelry and accessories. At the store, you’ll find a kaleidoscope of options, from bracelets to earrings and more. The shop also stocks fashionable baby and children’s clothing and accessories from The Beaufort Bonnet Company.

Open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sweet Boutique makes finding the perfect present a cinch – whether you need it today, tomorrow or next month!

Sweet Boutique, 8115A Maryland Ave., Clayton, 314-932-1222, sweetboutiquegifts.com

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By Amanda Dahl

Dot Dot Dash, now entering its 10th year in business, specializes in comfort and style for women, from clothing to unique accessories and gift items. The fashionistas in your life will fawn over this selection of urban casual wear.

Be sure to snatch up some killer pieces and help them continue to build that enviable wardrobe.

When you walk into Garden Party, you’ll instantly be charmed by the shop’s beautiful florals and unique gifts. Stop by to see what creations for the holidays await. The boutique’s personal favorites? Edibles from Lynn’s of California and metalworks by India Crafts. Great gift ideas are yours for the taking at Garden Party.

Dot Dot Dash Boutique 736 De Mun Ave., 314-862-1962, dotdotdashboutique.com

Garden Party 8103 Maryland Ave., 314-863-5944, gardenpartyanddavid.com

Never Enough is a hidden gem for affordable, on-trend fashion and jewelry.

Geared toward all ages, the boutique is your go-to for that quick fashion fix, wardrobe overhaul or even the perfect gift. Discover this hotspot for eclectic jewelry and fashion finds from brands like Just Black Denim, THML, Vintage Havana and Veronica M.

At Shine Boutique, discover a little somethin’ for everyone on your holiday list. The shop features on-trend fashion, including accessories like jewelry and handbags, and monogrammed items. If you seek a unique gift idea, look no further than Shine Boutique’s specialty items, such as the hand-felted accessories and natural wool birdhouses created by skilled artisans in Nepal.

Never Enough 51 N. Gore Ave., 314-578-5203, neverenoughstl.com

Shine Boutique 9811 Clayton Road, 314-942-3055, shineboutiquestlouis.com

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aren Copeland is a very thankful person. She says she’s especially grateful this Thanksgiving for the community support that has made her Sammysoap store and soap factory in downtown Kirkwood a destination spot for people all around the metro area.

“People know us,” Copeland says with a bit of surprise in her voice.

“When people have family visit from out of town, they bring them here. It’s kind of a little tourist thing!”

Although Copeland has even become somewhat of a local celebrity in the soap business, I’ve known her for a long time. In fact, we were classmates in Ferguson and graduated from McCluer High School in the bicentennial class of ’76. We even hung out with some of the same groups at Mizzou – her group affectionately known as the hobbits, mine less-affectionately known as the clams. But that’s another story, thankfully, for another time.

After Copeland earned her degree from Mizzou, she began an odyssey of sorts. She hitchhiked to Alaska, became a ski bunny in Vale and even drove a school bus for a time before she went back to college at Webster University and earned her master’s degree in international business. She landed a job with Famous-Barr and traveled to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Rim for a few years. She came home, got married, got divorced and worked for Famous until the Macy’s takeover in 2008. She had two sons.

Nick came first – and then there was Sammy. Sammy is why we now have Sammysoap and the reason Copeland has become a strong advocate for individuals with disabilities, as Sammy was diagnosed with an intellectual disability at 6 months.

“After I had Sam, my perspective started to change,” Copeland says. “I started to get more empathetic to the world in general.” She says Sammy was very happy, lovable and relatively easy to care for, but her husband struggled with depression, and their marriage soon fell apart. Copeland was suddenly a single working mom.

She took a second job with a social service organization to learn more about what was ahead for her son. Copeland didn’t always like what she saw. She wanted to find a way to help Sammy’s life be more meaningful while starting a business and a new career.

An all-natural soap factory somehow seemed to be the perfect fit. Copeland opened shop in the old Kirkwood Firehouse No. 1, and both she and Sammy went to work.

The business thrived and so did Sammy and the other disabled individuals who worked with them. Copeland stresses the factory is intentionally not a nonprofit.

She says it’s in the business of staying in business, and everyone there works hard for his or her money.

“Nobody wants pity,” Copeland says. “Everybody wants dignity to fail or succeed just like the rest of us. You’ve got to let these kids go; just like all kids, they deserve a chance at life. We can’t keep them back just because it’s more comfortable for us.”

There are free tours of the factory every day, and groups like the Girl Scouts, church clubs and others are regular visitors. Copeland says they learn about how to make natural soap and why it’s so much healthier than the mass-produced kinds, but that’s just part of what they discover.

“The idea is that people can come in to the factory and learn about all-natural products,” Copeland says. “We teach them about the vitamins and minerals and amino acids that are in essential oils, and while they’re in the factory, they see our guys working, and if they’re interested in learning about ways to help people with disabilities, then we’ll talk about that, too.”

The goal is to open a lot more Sammysoap stores and soap factories, and hire a lot more people who are willing and able to work.

“People with disabilities are underestimated and underutilized,” Copeland says.

She calls her business a “job-creation machine for adults with intellectual disabilities,

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Everybody wants dignity to fail or succeed just like the rest of us.

You’ve got to let these kids go; just like all kids, they deserve a chance at life. - KAREN COPELAND disguised as the world’s best soap company.”

The company’s mission statement includes support of human health, a clean planet, wage equality and fair-trade practices. It’s all part of Copeland’s dream to “change the world” – or at least part of it. And on top of all that, the factory just smells really, really nice. Copeland and Sammy have become the two most famous soap-makers in St. Louis. Their story is an inspiration, and for that, we can all be thankful.

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By Paul Brown

Happily Ever After

D-O-G PHOTOS BY DAVID CARSON‌

‌ONCE UPON A TIME, A KITTEN LIVED in a barn at Netherfield Natural Farm bed-and-breakfast in Fontana, Kansas. The youngster spent his days in the barn with his brothers and sisters, mixing and mingling with the other farm animals and greeting guests who stayed at the B&B. One day in July 2017, Nadine Wenig of St. Louis’ Duo (formerly Support Dogs) stayed at the farmhouse while working with new handlers in the area.

After going to the original barn to hear some music one night, she was greeted by the kitten and his siblings – most of whom scattered when she opened the door. All of them, that is, except the black-and-white one.

“He came up to me and was meowing at me,” Wenig remembers. “I picked him up, and he just snuggled right up to me. I came back later in the day, and the same thing happened. All of the kittens scattered except for him.”

Wenig and the Duo team, which has trained assistance dogs for individuals with mobility and hearing challenges since 1981, had previously discussed getting a cat to help with distraction training for the organization’s dogs. The service and hearing dogs go through two years of training to make sure they’re proficient in more than 50 skills, like opening and closing doors and picking up dropped items. Clients are

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often curious if Duo pups are good with cats, and Wenig thought she might’ve found the perfect candidate.

“I asked [one of the owners] that night if I could have one of the kittens out of the barn to take back to Duo,” Wenig says. “He agreed, and we started our four-hour trip back the next morning.”

During the trip home, the kitten didn’t complain at all. He was content to purr and sleep the entire ride back to St. Louis, where he hit the ground running almost immediately. Wenig took him to the vet to make sure he was up-to-date on his vaccinations, and he started his job at Duo right away. By then, Wenig had named him D-O-G, pronounced “dee-OH-gee.”

“From the minute he walked in the door, he thought he was a dog,” Wenig says. “He eats out of the dogs’ bowls and has never met a stranger when it comes to a dog. It’s made him such a useful tool around here.”

Now 1 year old, the cat spends his days lovingly tormenting the organization’s dogs in training, playfully swatting their noses and lounging on top of their crates. When the dogs are in the training rooms, D-O-G comes with. While six or seven dogs practice their “down,” the cat will meander around them and play with toys in front of them.

“He’s very much a typical cat,” Wenig says.

“He wants to be held when he wants to, but he’s never scratched or bit anyone since we brought him here. He does so many silly things with the dogs. He’s a great part of our team.”

His work hasn’t gone unnoticed. On Thursday, Nov. 15, Wenig, D-O-G and other Duo representatives traveled to New York City to receive the ASPCA Cat of the Year award.

According to Duo’s website, such awards “honor animal heroes who vitally help humans or other animals in extraordinary ways, as well as people who demonstrate great commitment to assisting at-risk animals.” Following a nationwide call for nominations, D-O-G was selected for the Cat of the Year category – an honor Wenig says he absolutely deserves.

“You can’t be around him without laughing,” she says.

“He’s a part of our organization, even though he’s a cat.

He helps us in so many ways.”

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The microwave was the most sophisticated piece of equipment in my childhood home. Most parents, including those much younger than myself, grew up with minimal access to “modern” technology. We shared our vacation memories by phone and mailed Polaroids to our grandparents.

Nowadays, parents and children have a plethora of electronic platforms on which they can share the story of their lives. Despite the massive presence social media has in our society, Facebook, one of the oldest online networking sites, has existed only since 2004. In less than 20 years, we have gone from face-to-face bragging with our closest friends to boastful posts that the entire world can see. There is, however, a fine line between uploading an appropriate picture and oversharing personal moments.

Most adults talk with their children about what social media rules they should follow, including the importance of being kind, the implications of inappropriate posts and the dangers of sharing personal information. But how many adults ask their kids about what rules their parents should follow?

Kids are typically OK when mom and dad post positive moments to Facebook such as good grades or an exciting sports picture. Very few kids, however, are OK with their parents publishing embarrassing photos or venting about something they did wrong.

Before you upload, ask your children, especially teens, if it is OK to share because they may be self-conscious about a beach vacation photo or embarrassed by a family snapshot that includes their “goofy” parents. Conversing with your kids about proper posts builds trust and makes your child feel valued. Oversharing, however, erodes trust and can create resentment.

It is also worth considering that parent posting creates a permanent and public record of your child’s life. Facebook photos and Instagram stories do, in fact, contribute to your teen’s electronic footprint. College admissions officers and prospective employers may investigate your child’s online profile and interpret what you say or show different from how you intended it. The internet never forgets even when you delete a post.

Last, consider how social media affects your parenting. Are you spending too much time posting and not enough time watching your child’s basketball game? Do you delay acknowledging a special accomplishment because you want to get an Instagram picture? Put down the phone, and flash a genuine smile or give a high-five when your child makes you proud. Be in the moment, and connect with your kids.

It is hard to resist posting special memories. And while your child is part of your story, his or her stories are not always yours to tell. Develop rules for all to follow, be considerate of what you upload and monitor how much you share. Sometimes, what happens in the family should stay in the family.

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TEST DRIVE:

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tEst DRIVE: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

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bout a year ago, the crew at Jim Butler Alfa Romeo kindly tossed me a sack full of keys with the only condition being “Have fun!” Falling in love with the ultra driver-oriented 4C was no surprise, but how much I enjoyed the four-door sedan Giulia and Stelvio SUV was unexpected – especially because only the turbo four-cylinder Titanium models were available for extended drives. The high-zoot Giulia Quadrifoglio was so new I was allowed only a couple of hours of shakedown, and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio then existed only on paper.

Fast-forward to the present, and supply has caught demand. Not only are Giulia Quadrifoglios plentiful on the Jim Butler lot, but also the Stelvios in similar trim have arrived after much fanfare. In production guise, the Stelvio QF (let’s truncate Quadrifoglio, shall we?) received some subtle changes from preproduction. More specifically, the front fascia has an additional vertical slat and looks more aggressive, cooling vents were added to the hood, and some wheel arch time helps to break up the side profile. This particular Stelvio QF was done up in Alfa’s eye-catching $2,200 upgrade Trofeo White Tri-Coat paint.

These small, revisionary changes to the outside of the Stelvio QF appear to carry over to the interior, as well. I write appear to because … well … I had never been inside a Stelvio QF before. In contrast with my memories of other Alfas I’ve driven, though, things have been taken up a notch. The seats seem more plush and supportive, and contact points on the steering wheel are more tactically rewarding. Interior leathers feel higher grade than before, and the exposed plastics now feel Italian, instead of Fiat-ish.

Sharing chassis and powerplant underpinnings with the plethoraof-awards-winning Giulia QF sedan, the Stelvio QF is the devil on your shoulder whispering, “Do it!” Classy and aggressive-looking, sure – but the Stelvio QF remains an SUV full of inherent compromises, right?

Wrong. Or at least that’s the promise.

Sharing the same Ferrari-built, aluminum-block, twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 from the Giulia QF that produces a staggering 505 horsepower certainly implies lack of compromise. Differing primarily from the Giulia QF in its addition of an all-wheel-drive system, the Stelvio QF’s straight-line G-force generated is shocking! I’ve driven faster cars – but not many. Tested times have clocked as low as a 0-to-60 time of 3.6 seconds and a quarter of a mile in 11.8 seconds. That puts it in rarefied company indeed. Again, my recollection may be off, but it felt significantly faster than the Giulia QF of a year ago. Has Alfa also figured out how to extract more twist from this motor in the last year?

Yes, the Stelvio QF has AWD, which is an advantage, but it also tips the scales 500 pounds chunkier than a Giulia QF, so it shouldn’t feel this much faster.

Driver’s cars involve much more than just acceleration. Balance remains key. And the more power you have on tap, the more those other systems are stressed to keep pace. Brakes have to efficiently and repeatedly turn speed back to heat, and suspension forces ramp exponentially with speed. It bears repeating: Balance remains key. (Are you listening, Hellcat?) Considering the Stelvio QF isn’t a lightweight, how it keeps drivers feeling in full command of its 4,300plus pounds at all times constitutes the real feat here. On city roads, having drive mode set to Dynamic or Race results in a borderline punishing ride, and I have a high tolerance. Fortunately, Alfa gave us a simple one-button push option of leaving engine and transmission in rip-snort mode but sets the dampers to cushy. On a smooth, twisty back road, keep the dampers set to punishing, and enjoy the besthandling SUV ever created. Here, typically, SUV compromise always creeps into the picture, but not so with the Stelvio QF. A new high bar has been created.

There’s a lot to like – even more to love – about this car. Exhaust growl and volume are just right, and a flatulent “thwaap” between shifts evokes a giggle or two. Although the Stelvio QF uses an eightspeed automatic transmission seen all over the market, in this trim and tune, it’s snappy and responsive enough to be confused with a dualclutch sequential. The Stelvio QF is the first automatic I’ve driven that always seemed to make the right decisions.

The list of positives is basically the entire car, so in the interests of brevity, I’ll list my only two complaints. First: the brakes. While incredibly competent, they’re nigh impossible to apply smoothly.

Initial bite is hard and startling, then they smooth out before biting hard again just before the car comes to a stop. Alfa designed a brakeby-wire system, meaning brakes are applied by electric motors, not your foot squeezing hydraulic fluid. Theoretically, that means it should be easily possible for Alfa to refine this system with lines of code. Until that happens, though, keep a hand on your coffee during braking. Second: the infotainment. It’s clearly Italian – meaning it works fine, until it doesn’t. Maybe it sipped a bit too much Chianti during lunch.

When I drove the Alfa line a year ago, I proclaimed that, assuming build quality and reliability stayed on par, its line of cars had what it would take for explosive growth in the U.S. Now it appears build quality has improved, and I haven’t read any damning reports of reliability.

Add to that the fact that Alfa Romeo has reimagined the SUV into a “supercar utility vehicle,” and I’m doubling down on my previous forecast. And I didn’t even mention that the company’s giving you all this for a lot less coin than its competitors. The future remains quite bright in Turin.

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ast month, St. Louis’ Southwest Garden neighborhood welcomed 58hundred, which features new American cuisine for both meat-centric and plant-based diets and comes from the team behind butcher shop-meetsrestaurant The Block.

The opening of the casual eatery follows the closure of The Block’s location in St. Louis’ Central West End (with the original in Webster Groves unchanged). Marc and Amy Del Pietro and Brian and Lea Doherty are helming 58hundred.

The new eatery – which serves dinner from Monday through Saturday, with lunch supposedly coming soon – fills a space previously occupied by Lou C’s Bar & Grill. It seats roughly 85 guests in the dining areas. Renovations

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to the space included opening it up with lighter colors and a midcentury-modern aesthetic, featuring a whitequartz bar top, geometric light fixtures and a live-edge table from Dow, Illinois’ David Stine Furniture.

Marc Del Pietro and Brian Doherty collaborated on the menu, which features a selection of starters, salads, sides, sandwiches and entrées. The chefs source their ingredients from such area vendors as New Douglas, Illinois’ Rensing’s Pork and Beef, De Soto’s Such and Such Farm and Benton, Illinois’ Double Star Farms.

“We’re using a good amount if not all of the our same farmers from Webster Groves that we’ve had a relationship with for years,” Del Pietro says. “We’re really just kind of letting the seasons and farmers really dictate the menu, which will be well-rounded

By Mabel Suen with vegetarian items.”

Highlights include Brussels sprouts tacos with flashfried Brussels sprouts, lime crema, pickled red onions and toasted almonds, served on flour tortillas. Smokeand-vinegar beets are another popular pick. From The Block’s butchery, 58hundred offers a braunschweiger board with grain mustard, garlic mayo, pickled red onion and grilled country bread.

Sandwich options include a smashed burger, as well as a grilled cheese with sharp cheddar, white cheddar, blue cheese, portobello mushrooms and roasted peppers.

Entrées include a half Amish chicken with mushrooms, leek bread pudding, creamed orzo and herb pesto; braised beef with brown-butter gnocchi, squash, carrots, sage and red-wine reduction; and grilled salmon with

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Aladdin

herb quinoa, asparagus, cucumber, celery and romesco, a Catalonian nut- and pepper-based sauce.

“It’s a really great, friendly atmosphere, and the price point is really hard to beat for the quality of everything we’re offering,” Del Pietro says.

Whether you’re intrigued by the eatery’s atmosphere or its delectable delights, be sure to visit 58hundred before seeing Aladdin at The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

From the bar, guests can choose from draft, canned or bottled beer, as well as wine by the glass or bottle. Classic cocktails on offer include the Bee’s Knees with gin, honey and lemon. Bar manager Brad Chapman will also soon introduce specialty cocktails, such as a smoked-fig Old-Fashioned with Lismore scotch, Amaro Lucano herbal liqueur, Black Infusions’ Black Fig vodka, and wood and hibiscusgrapefruit bitters.

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‌Story: Street urchin Aladdin steals food from the local vendors in the ancient Arabian city of Agrabah, but isn’t proud of doing so. He wants to amount to something, someone who would have made his late mother proud, but for now, he and his pals Babkak, Omar and Kassim just try to fill their stomachs.

One day, Aladdin bumps into a beautiful young woman in the marketplace. It’s Princess Jasmine, daughter of the Sultan, who has slipped out of the palace incognito to see the real world. Jasmine has wearied of her father insisting that she marry one of the eligible princes, all of whom strike her as shallow.

The Sultan’s villainous vizier, Jafar, covets the throne for himself, plotting with his sidekick, Iago, to seize power. Jafar searches for the legendary “diamond in the rough,” an individual who can enter the fearsome Cave of Wonders and find the magic lamp that contains a wish-granting genie.

When Jafar recognizes Aladdin as that person, he convinces the young man to go to the head of the ominous cave, where a thundering voice grants him access. The lad finds the lamp, but gets into trouble for coveting some of the other riches inside the cave.

Rubbing the lamp, Aladdin unleashes a genie who promptly informs him, “You’ve never had a friend like me.” The lad uses his new pal’s powers to make himself a prince in order to woo Jasmine, but troubles quickly ensue. After all, Jafar wants power and wants also to get the magic lamp for his own use.

Aladdin hopes to win the favor of Jasmine and her father, who has ordered his daughter to be married by her next birthday – three days hence. However, the lad also needs to escape the wily clutches of the vizier, who manages to throw Aladdin and his pals in the palace dungeon.

Can the genie come to their rescue before all of them are executed? And can Aladdin deliver on his promise to free the genie with his third and final wish?

Highlights: The national touring production of Aladdin pulls out all the stops in a brightly festooned, lavish spectacle of a show, filled with entertaining music, lots of laughs and an eye-popping array of razzle-dazzle special effects and glittering costumes in its first visit to The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Other Info: Based on the 1992 Walt Disney Pictures animated feature, Aladdin opened on Broadway in 2014 after having test productions in several cities, including The Muny’s own production in St. Louis in 2012. The national tour began in 2017 and has now reached The Fabulous Fox for a three-week run.

As the genie, the indefatigable Michael James Scott is joined by an agreeable cast that includes Clinton Greenspan as the jovial, lovestruck title character, who has a delightful onstage chemistry with Lissa deGuzman as the independent princess. They share

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the stage on the warm-hearted ballads “A Million Miles Away” and “A Whole New World,” the latter of which won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1992.

Zach Bencal, Philippe Arroyo and Erik Hernandez are an amusing trio backing up Aladdin as Babkak, Omar and Kassim, respectively, especially entertaining on the eponymous “Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim” number in the marketplace – another piece featuring director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw’s captivating dance moves.

Jerald Vincent brings out the regal authority of the Sultan, as well as his love for his headstrong daughter, while Jonathan Weir ably conveys the dastardly soul of the scheming vizier. Jay Paranada provides laughs throughout as the groveling but irrepressible Iago.

Aladdin features a book by Chad Beguelin, lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Beguelin and music by Alan Menken, who composed the Oscar-winning score for the movie. Songs are from the film, as well as several cut from it and others written expressly for the musical.

Danny Troob’s orchestrations are given rich rendering by music director and conductor BrentAlan Huffman and his orchestra, which includes keyboardists Faith Seetoo and Nancy Blair Wolfe, lead trumpeter Paul Baron and drummer Matthew Watson.

Ken Travis provides the sound design, and Brandon O’Neill is the ominous, thundering voice from the cave.

Aladdin, with sprightly direction by Nicholaw, brings joyful exuberance, nifty dance numbers, fingersnapping music and enough comedy to fill any magic carpet, a fun night for all.

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Dates: Through Nov. 25 (except Mon., Nov. 19, and Thanksgiving Day) Tickets: $27 to $199; contact 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com Rating: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5

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By Robyn Dexter

‌ ri., Nov. 16, to F Sun., Nov. 25

Fri., Nov. 23, to Sun., Nov 25

Hit Broadway musical ALADDIN comes to St. Louis for a limited engagement at The Fabulous Fox Theatre. The musical – adapted from the Academy Award-winning animated Disney film and the centuries-old folktales published as One Thousand and One Nights and under other titles – returns to theatrical life in this bold new production. Aladdin’s journey sweeps audiences into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. This production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and more written especially for the stage. No productions on Monday, Nov. 19, and Thanksgiving Day. Various times. Tickets start at $27. fabulousfox.com.

Sat., Nov. 17

Downtown Kirkwood presents its inaugural HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP at 137 W. Jefferson.

Local makers display and sell their work for one day only! This marks a great opportunity to buy unique, handmade holiday gifts. Attending are Bead & Brush, Nova Vita, ShopAmonae, Surge Coffee Co. and Yellow Be Mellow. The inaugural Holiday Pop Up Shop coincides with the Downtown Kirkwood Holiday Walk, the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the kickoff of the holiday season in Kirkwood. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free. downtownkirkwood.com.

Stroll through the Saint Louis Zoo’s enchanting holiday wonderland with more than 1 million twinkling lights and whimsical animal-themed displays at this year’s U.S. BANK WILD LIGHTS. Warm up with the animals at Penguin & Puffin Coast and the Monsanto Insectarium. Ride the Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel, and watch The Polar Express 4D Experience at the 4D Theater.

The event includes crafts and activities for kids, animal-costumed characters and great photo opportunities. On weekend nights, enjoy holiday carolers and strolling live performances. Festive food and special holiday beverages are available for purchase. The lighting event debuts on Friday, Nov. 23, and continues on select nights through Dec. 30. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Prices vary according to day of the week and member/nonmember status. stlzoo.org.

Thu., Nov. 22

The Ethical Society of St. Louis hosts its annual THANKSGIVING POTLUCK at 9001 Clayton Road. Following a tradition begun in the 1980s, individuals and families bring the one dish without which Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving for them. Turkey with gravy is provided for the nominal fee of $3 per person, with vegetarian options also served. The potluck emphasizes providing attendees a relaxed opportunity to get to know one another without football games or mall doorbusting sales. Members are encouraged to invite neighbors, college students, stragglers, shirt-tail relations – anyone who would enjoy eating, talking or playing board games. 1 to 3 p.m. ethicalstl.org.

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Fri., Nov. 23, to Sun., Nov. 25

Continuing a relationship that has spanned more than 35 years, Grammy Award-winning violinist JOSHUA BELL performs with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at the municipality’s Powell Hall. Bell, one of the best-known violinists in the world, has been described as “formidably powerful” and a “lithe virtuoso.” He has performed with the orchestra 12 times since his debut with it at the hall on Feb. 12, 1983. He made his Carnegie Hall debut with the local orchestra in 1985 when he was just 17 and has also performed on three tours with the local orchestra. During such shows, Bell performs Bruch’s Violin Concerto. Admired for the melody of the second movement and dancelike energy of the third, Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 remains one of the most prolific pieces for solo violin. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $25. slso.org.

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Approaching broadway after three long days, our foursome eased through a sheep meadow with the first glimpse of broadway and its church, surrounded by pastoral scenery only beginning to show signs of autumn.

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he morning I awoke in Britain’s Cotswolds, I thought, “What in the hell are we doing?”

With little training and new hiking boots, some friends and I planned a five-day trek through sheep meadows and cow fields, across streams, over newly plowed acres from Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-theWater, from one picturesque Cotswold village to another charmed Cotswold village.

On the last Sunday morning in September, we set out into the countryside, armed with a map and a book of directions from Cotswold Journeys, a touring company recommended to us by a friend of a friend. We chose the Heart of the Cotswolds tour, adding an extra day to explore Chipping Campden, perhaps the most unspoiled village.

Initially, we had some trouble interpreting the directions, but in a good-natured fashion, British voices yelled directions from cottage gardens on the edge of Moreton.

Midday found us climbing past Donnington Manor’s ha-ha – a landscaped ditch that preserves an uninterrupted view of pasture and livestock, omitting the need for fencing – and historic wells to lunch on the Stow-in-the-Wold market square.

By dusk, we slipped into the Chester House Hotel at Bourton-on-the-Water. Delight in the inn’s friendly staff, tasty food, hot water and well-appointed accommodations equaled our enthusiasm for Bourton-on-the-Water’s model village. Admittedly a British tourist attraction, Bourton’s one-ninth-scale model village charmingly replicates the village of Bourton-on-the-Water with another model village within another and then replicated in the model village again – and again.

The next morning, from Bourton-on-the-Water, we crisscrossed the River Windrush and arrived in Naunton for a well-presented lunch at the Black Horse Inn. Backtracking a few steps after lunch, we hopped over a stone stile to parallel the river.

A wrong turn out of Bourton-on-the-Water, though, led to frayed nerves, sore feet and a taxi ride from Guiting Power to Winchcombe – but not before discovering the tearoom in Guiting Power’s Old Post Office, where two local ladies serve up mouthwatering, home-baked treats, soups, sandwiches and more.

After two from our group scouted the route out of Winchcombe for the next morning, we avoided the early mistakes of the day before. From Winchcombe, we crossed a footbridge and walked through a kissing gate – a gate set at an angle that allows people, but not livestock, to pass. The term apparently refers to the angled swing of the gate that barely touches, or rather kisses, the other side as someone passes through.

Eventually, the route led past the ruins of Hailes Abbey. Amid a beautiful bucolic setting, little remains of the 13th-century abbey, now managed by English Heritage, a charity that cares for more than 400 historic properties spanning six millennia. A new museum tells much about the monks who lived there for nearly three centuries. Aside from the museum, today the abbey provides a point of interest for walkers, a destination picnic site and an example of rural lyricism.

Two miles or so from the village of Broadway, the group descended the ridge at the back of Buckland Manor, a luxury country house hotel that dates to the 13th century. Assured of making Broadway before nightfall and tempted by the desire for a little luxury, we slipped through the hamlet of Buckland and into the manor in our jackets, hiking boots Perfect weather, after a summer the brits termed their and backpacks to a surprisingly warm best ever, heightened the effect of the clouds and sky as we crossed fields and hillsides. welcome and accommodating tea. We each selected a different blend and dug into an assortment of traditional tea sandwiches. The comfy sofas with their extra cushions, the aristocratic décor and the clean, easily accessible toilets coupled with management’s understanding to make for a welcome respite after three days of walking.

Cotswold cemeteries hold history, art, architecture and family stories within their georgian headstones.

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Cottages of Cotswold stone, originally cleared from the fields, take on a golden, honey color and populate an area roughly from Stratford-Upon-Avon to Bath.

We spent the third night in Broadway at Apple Tree Bed and Breakfast, run by a husband-and-wife team. The stay prepared us for the shorter but rigorous next day: a climb from Broadway to the Broadway Tower. The tower, an 18th-century folly that tops Broadway Hill, provides exhibitions of its history and colorful past, as well as superb views of the countryside. Nearby, the café and gift shop receive favorable recommendations from the locals.

On the way up, while struggling at a particularly steep part of the approach to the tower, we met an 80-year-old man, descending, who indicated he had walked up, had breakfast and was now returning to Broadway.

The route from Broadway into Chipping Campden coupled the rigorous climb with walking over a series of newly plowed fields that slowed our pace.

Campden, as the locals call it, sports a Market Hall at its center – currently marred by scaffolding as it is being restored.

Early photographs prove how unspoiled the High Street remains, with sod replacing concrete as the only change. Campden high points include the Victoria sponge cake at The Bantam Tea Rooms & Accommodation in the center of the High Street, the craft shop and Hart Gold & Silversmiths off Sheep Street – the latter the last remnant of the Guild of Handicraft established by C.R. Ashbee in 1888 – the Robert Welch shop and the freeform topiary hedge on the thatched cottage at the corner of Sheep Street.

From Campden, the route goes over the fields to Broad Campden on a path locals use to walk into Campden for grocery shopping, past Maidenwell Manor, and the 17th-century and still-operative Quaker Meeting House and Meeting House Lane, often seen in the BBC mystery series Father Brown (broadcast locally on KETC/Nine Network of Public Media).

Opposite The Bakers Arms, the climb starts to Blockley, where the bell ringers practice weekly in the tower of the late Norman Church of England parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul, also featured in Father Brown.

Steep descents and climbs flank Blockley until the path wanders through the Batsford Arboretum and then through a succession of fields for the return to Moreton.

Despite first-day misgivings and the necessity of learning about moleskin, the walking trip to the Cotswolds proved stellar for scenery, physical and mental well-being, a respite from the 24-hour news cycle and a true change of pace. It appears to have had a longer-lasting effect than most holidays.

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Most of the group had little experience of cows and did their best to avoid getting up close and personal by keeping a fence between them and the livestock.

WHERE TO STAY

WHERE TO EAT

Cotswold Journeys (cotswoldjourneys.com) offered three levels of accommodation: bed-and-breakfasts, inns and village hotels. We opted for the bed-and-breakfasts to save money and to gain a more personal sense of the U.K. culture.

Although each accommodation proved acceptable, especially with the tour service transporting luggage for us daily, in retrospect, a bit more comfort and luxury might have been welcome since, while fit, we were not used to walking 10 to 15 miles on consecutive days.

❧ Lunch: Black Horse Inn in Naunton (theblackhorsenaunton.co.uk), The Mount Inn in Stanton (themountinn.co.uk), Morris & Brown (broadwaytower.co.uk) ❧ Tea: Buckland Manor (bucklandmanor.co.uk), The Bantam Tea Rooms & Accommodation in Chipping Campden (bantamtea-rooms.co.uk) ❧ Dinner: Russells of Broadway (russellsofbroadway.co.uk), The Kings Hotel in Chipping Campden (kingscampden.co.uk)

WHAT TO PACK ❧ Broken-in, comfortable hiking boots ❧ Light, layered clothing ❧ Rain and sun gear ❧ Moleskin and/or blister kit

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By Amanda Dahl

‌CELEBRATING 160 YEARS OF GENEROUS HEARTS LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES

St. Louis Union Station, 1820 Market St., 314-262-8217, lssevents.org On Saturday, Dec. 1, Lutheran Senior Services honors its history of generous hearts with a special evening at Union Station. Step back in time and enjoy appetizers and a signature drink before sitting down to dinner. The program recognizes donors, volunteers, employees and others who have dedicated themselves to serving older adults.

“YOUR POWER YOUR PRESENCE: PERSONAL BRANDING SEMINAR” MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY

WHIMSY ROSE $10 BLOWOUT SALE WHIMSY ROSE 9757 Clayton Road, 314-733-5323, himsyrose.com w

650 Maryville University Drive, 314-529-9343, m aryville.edu/giving Celebrate 10 years with Whimsy Rose when it Shani Johnson, a restoration coach and celebrated motivational speaker,

opens its doors on Nov. 16 and 17, from 9 a.m. to

seeks to inspire, challenge, uplift and motivate women. With a master’s

6 p.m., and Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a

degree in rehabilitation counseling, the PhD candidate will offer

blowout sale. Discover hundreds of designer prints

guidance at this educational seminar, starting at 7:30 a.m. on Friday,

on fashion-forward tees, tops, tunics, dresses and

Nov. 30, in the President’s Conference Center at Maryville University.

more – all offered at $10.

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Commercial Residential Industrial

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOBILES WANTED

LAWN & GARDEN

ELECTRICAL

JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, Ref's NO JOB TOO SMALL! 314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.comjonsa

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Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation • Tilling • Mulching • Planting • Tree/Shrub Fertilization,Trimming And Removal Lawn Fertilization, Sodding • Gutter Cleaning • Stone Walls, Patios,And Borders • Drainage Solutions For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

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Over 30 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049

LAWN & GARDEN

PAINTING

ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 Years Experience Free Estimates

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PET SERVICES

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Free Estimates! Fully Insured.

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Power Washing. Insured.

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Lawn Renovation & Fall Cleanup 314-243-6784

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ROOFING

ROOFING

WANTED

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TUCKPOINTING MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY

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

$50 off $500+ 314-486-3303

We’ve been serving our customers for over 38 years.

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Free Verbal Appraisals

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

Packing Available.

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VACATION RENTALS NAPLES CONDO at Regatta, 3/2, Walk to Vanderbilt Beach.

Gulf view, 7th floor, recently updated, every amenity is included. Please contact me at staylor838@aol.com for rates, dates, and pictures.

WANTED

Custom Alterations/Tailoring Professional tailor will come to you by appointment. Casual and formalwear for men and women.

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The last taylor you'll need.

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TREES

TUCKPOINTING

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TUCKPOINTING

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PRIVATE IN-HOME CARE FOR SENIORS COMPANION & PERSONAL CARE SERVICES BEING OFFERED

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ARROWHEADS! and Indian Artifacts!

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314/269-8810

Executive in Clayton loves the hobby!

Buying collections, answering questions, & looking for properties to buy or lease to look on within 45min of Clayton that seem to have a good concentration of arrowheads.

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You'll be glad you called!

JSD ESTATE BUYERS

Trees Trimmed & Removed

WE BUY GOLD!!!

ALSO JEWELRY, DIAMONDS AND COLORED STONES We will separate your real from costume.

Immediate payment since 1976.

Call Jamie at 314-997-1707 A division of Albarre' Jewelry

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McGreevy Piano Tuning Bill McGreevy Piano Technician & Guild Associate Member

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PRUNING F E R T I L I Z AT I O N PLANTING S P R AY I N G TRIMMING R E M O VA L

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14607 Mallard Lake Dr Chesterfield• $489,000 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

14705 Whitebrook Chesterfield • $265,000 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

New Price!

2102 S. Warson Rd Ladue • $1,800,000 Etty Masoumy 314-406-3331

1140 Vinetta Dr Des Peres • $565,000 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

1464 Timberlake Manor Pkwy Chesterfield • $520,000 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

1005 Cabernet Dr Town & Country • $1,095,000 Mary & Kathy Gettinger 314-378-3173/636-284-0990

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1024 Tidewater Pl Town & Country • $1,400,000 ,400,000 Karie Lyn Angell 314-518-6781

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