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CONTENTS Front & Center

12 Health Notes 14 A Storied

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History

16 Against

MAKING WAVES

MindsEye Radio celebrates 50 years of helping visually impaired individuals connect to St. Louis and beyond.

the Odds FEATURE: MindsEye Radio

20 Crossword Puzzle

Design & Décor

Arts & Culture ARTISTIC ACCEPTANCE Artists First, a multimedia art studio in Maplewood, invites artists of all walks to celebrate artistic expression.

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42 Local Eats 43 The Muse 44 FEATURE:

Artists First

22 The Trio 24 Landscape 26 Style Speak 29 FEATURE:

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TINY THREADS

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Gatherings & Goodwill

38 Promise Community Homes Interior designers can turn your home renovation vision into a flawlessly executed reality. The Interior Design Center of St. Louis has five design firms on campus that are ready to help with any project. Learn more on p. 8. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

Left: Associate Medical Director Dr. Lenise Cummings-Vaughn, Administrator Kathy Kelley, and Medical Director Dr. David Carr meet with a resident.

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planning and being able to understand my client’s needs as well as recognizing their design aesthetic. It allows for me and my team to create homes that are not only beautiful but also functional for our clients’ daily lives.” “I feel strongly that our home should reflect who we are and how we live,” Lancia adds. “Establishing a personal connection to our clients and an understanding of their lifestyle allows us n sig to create spaces that represent their aesthetic De r rio and function for the unique way they live, which Inte Photo cour tesy of results in beautiful and harmonious spaces.” Stop by the Interior Design Center of St. Louis today to utilize the expertise of these design firms, as well as JCR Design Group and Yours by Design. Jenny Rapp with JCR Design Group concludes: “Our location at the IDC has been professionally beneficial and personally rewarding. We source our products through the businesses [and] also enjoy and value the camaraderie we have with the other designers. It’s not just a convenient location – it’s a fun one!”

hether you already have a creative vision for redesigning your home or just know that something needs to change, working with an interior designer can help you create spaces that you’ll love being in. With an expansive campus and five different design firms, The Interior Design Center of St. Louis can help you connect to design experts who specialize in making your dream renovation a reality. “A good designer is an invaluable resource for navigating the myriad of material selections required to build or remodel a home,” says Kelly Johnson, owner of Kelly Johnson Design. “[They] advise the client on when to splurge and when to save, as well as how to factor in not only aesthetics for furnishing selections, but also quality, comfort and practicality.” Brett Clark and Ellen Lancia, founders of Design Collective STL agree. “Just as in any profession, when you’re aiming for high-quality work and a successful outcome, you turn to the experts. Moreover, our clients typically have demanding lives and want a design team that can commit the essential time to conceive, oversee and carry out a comprehensive design plan from inception to completion.” The designers located at the Interior Design Center of St. Louis all possess years of experience working on a wide variety of projects. From large-scale renovations to updating well-used spaces like bathrooms and kitchens, you know you’ll be getting the best quality in the area. “Design has always been my passion and a part of my life,” says Amy Studebaker of Amy Studebaker Design. “I have a strong sense for space

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Nominations are now being accepted The purpose of the Women of Achievement Award is to recognize and honor women of diverse cultures, roles and accomplishments who have demonstrated commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through significant, uncompensated volunteer contributions. Nomination forms formsand andcriteria criteriaare areavailable availablenow nowatat woastl.org/nominate woastl.org/nominate Nominationdeadline deadlineisis Nomination Thursday, January January10, 5, 2023. Wednesday, 2024. Forquestions questionscall call314-896-4962. 314-896-4962. For

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At Ride On St. Louis, giving isn’t just about making a donation. It’s about making a difference. For more than 25 years, the Jefferson County-based nonprofit has provided equine-assisted services for a diverse clientele that includes people of all ages and ability levels. Now, the organization is asking for public support to build a new facility and expand its offerings. Did you know that spending time in the company of horses can actually be healing? Studies indicate that interacting with animals may offer a number of therapeutic benefits including stress reduction, lower blood pressure and improved behavioral and social skills. “Many of our clients have mild to medically complex diagnoses,” said certified equine myo-manipulative functional therapist BriAnn Session. “Whether it’s children building the strength to hold their heads up at the dinner table, a teen gaining confidence to make friends at school or a veteran triumphing over feelings of isolation, responding to our clients’ unmet needs remains our foremost concern.” Through a menu of programs, Ride On St. Louis creates a professionally supervised space where clients can safely interact with trained horses, from riding and grooming to simply petting the

animals and feeding them peppermints. A Barn Buddies vocational training program gives adult participants the opportunity to learn barn management skills. The organization also hosts equine experience days for visitors from respite homes and conducts off-site events to raise awareness around its mission. “We’ve seen so many transformations — nonverbal clients saying their first words, patients really coming to life while they’re here,” said founder Marita Wassman. “It’s so rewarding and motivating, it makes us want to work even harder.” Best of all, financial support from grants and donors has covered all costs for participants over the past five years.

thoroughbred breeder/trainer to gain a broad depth of knowledge about her favorite animal. She later moved to Houston with her husband; there, she worked at a local stable where she initially learned about equine-assisted services. “It really opened up a whole new world to me,” she said. When her husband’s work brought the family back home to St. Louis in 1987, Wassman decided to launch an EAS pilot program at home using her own limited acreage and small barn. “We worked with eight kids and a couple of horses over eight weeks,” she said. “Every single child achieved milestones during that period, and I immediately realized just how beneficial something like this could really be.”

“It’s so important for our clients who don’t have expendable income and wouldn’t otherwise be able to pay for our services,” Session said. “Our programs are sustained through the kindness and generosity of people in the communities we serve.”

“We’ve had a waitlist nearly from Day One, sometimes into the hundreds,” Session said.

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Wassman’s obsession with horses began pretty much at birth. “Looking back at my baby photos, I had a pillow in my crib with a horse on it,” she said. “It all started there.” As she was growing up, Wassman took riding lessons and worked with a

As the need for its services grew, Ride On St. Louis moved to a 26-acre Kimmswick location that at one point housed as many as 12 horses; a staff of instructors, therapists and teachers; indoor and outdoor riding arenas; accessible restrooms and administrative offices. Sadly, historic Mississippi River flooding took its toll, and after 18 years,

the organization was forced to relocate to a smaller property with restricted resources. “We’re still serving at the capacity our facility can afford right now, but we want to be able to do more,” Wassman said.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Right now, Ride On St. Louis is fundraising toward a $1 million endowment and a $1.8 million capital goal to build a new permanent ADA-accessible Forever Home to accommodate pasture space, teaching areas, riding arenas and comfortable living arrangements for retired service animals. Giving Tuesday on Nov. 28 kicks off the organization’s annual appeal, an effort that aims to bring in $50,000 by the end of 2023. Additionally, a multi-level “Adopt a Horse” program generates funds to cover animal care, and a large-scale special fundraising event is currently in the works for next spring. “One of the best things about our community is that it enables us to welcome and help each other in ways we couldn’t achieve alone,” Session said. “Prayers, families, clients, donors, dedicated staff and volunteers give life and meaning to Ride On St. Louis, and they’re the reason we’ve existed for a quarter of a century.”

TO LEARN MORE OR TO MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION, GO TO RIDEONSTL.ORG.

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12 Health Notes 14 A Storied History

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HEALTH NOTES

WINTER BLUES By Connie Mitchell

uddenly it’s getting dark at 5 p.m. And it’s cold. Welcome to winter … again. And while some people thrive on bundling up, grasping warm mugs of tea and hunkering down by the fire, for others the winter season triggers a distressing sense of malaise and depression. A few days of feeling blue can happen to anyone when the weather turns cold and gray, but when these sensations last for weeks or hamper your ability to work or participate in your normal activities, it could be something more concerning. Seasonal affective disorder is marked by depressed mood, loss of interest in things you usually enjoy, changes in appetite or sleep, fatigue, brain fog and even, in rare cases, thoughts of self-harm. The difference between SAD and major depressive disorder is the seasonal component. Symptoms begin when the season changes, typically providing less daylight, and tend to resolve when spring arrives, bringing more light to waking hours (although some people experience seasonal depression in the summer). The “Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders,” used by clinicians to diagnose mental illness, identifies SAD as “Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern” and symptoms must occur during specific seasons for at least two consecutive years. Dr. Sharma Pooja, a Mercy psychiatric hospitalist, says she’s seen an increase in SAD in recent years. “People who have other risk factors that predispose them to depression and anxiety have a higher incidence of seasonal affective disorder as well,” she says. “So some of the same factors, like genetics, play a role.” The pandemic’s enforced isolation also triggered depression among some people, and they may experience a resurgence of these feelings with the changing seasons. Pooja notes that healthy lifestyle strategies can help manage mood even during the darker months. “Make sure you’re eating a well-rounded and nutritious Fairey and enough sleep, and get

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out of the house to get some physical exercise,” she advises. “Exercise is known to release neurotransmitters that help elevate mood, so having regular exercise incorporated into your lifestyle can be a mood elevator. These things help with overall well-being.” Anyone who feels depressed or unable to enjoy their usual activities for more than a few weeks should consider talking to a professional. Primarycare physicians, therapists and psychiatrists are all able to diagnose SAD and advise individuals on treatment. To help prevent SAD and treat it when it occurs, Pooja says people should get outside in the sunlight on days when the weather allows. “When there is good sunlight, get out of the house for a while,” she says. “You can still wear sunblock, but the exposure to the sun helps with the circadian rhythm of your body, and that is required for adequate amounts of serotonin, and serotonin levels are connected to depression.

Just 45 minutes to an hour of being outdoors can definitely make a difference.” Low levels of vitamin D can also contribute to SAD and other mood disorders. “It’s not a bad idea to preemptively start a vitamin D supplement,” Pooja says. Light therapy is another proven treatment. Sitting before a very bright light box (10,000 lux) for 30 to 45 minutes daily, particularly first thing in the morning, can be helpful. Before taking any supplements or beginning light therapy, it’s a good idea to check with your doctor. In some cases, prescription antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy may be recommended. “Sometimes people think it’s normal to feel depressed through the winter, but it doesn’t have to be,” Pooja says. “People don’t have to live that way. Being aware of it and getting help if you notice the signs is really important.” Mercy, mercy.net

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t. Louis is not lacking in incredible architecture, and that trait undoubtedly extends to our many bridges crisscrossing the Mississippi River. Without these structures, communities on both sides of the river might not have access to hospitals and schools – nor would they be able to move goods and services safely from town to town. Bridges everywhere may seem commonplace; after all, you may drive over or set foot on them every day. However, without bridges, modern cities like St. Louis would look completely different. In true form, St. Louis broke records when it came to building bridges – many of which were formed using colossal stone or concrete piers. The McKinley Bridge is one such bridge. Built in 1910, it connects northern parts of St. Louis with Illinois Route 3; it was the world’s longest steel truss bridge at the time of completion. The MacArthur Bridge, known as the “free bridge” due to its lack of tolls, was the longest double-span steel arch bridge when it opened in 1917. Although not conventionally record-breaking, the Chain of Rocks Bridge, completed in 1929, was built with a 22-degree bend in the middle (the bedrock below couldn’t carry the weight of the bridge in some places). Its name comes from an extremely dangerous, barely navigable section of river that begins just north of St. Louis, which traffic now bypasses through a canal. The Chain of Rocks Bridge was added to the

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National Register of Historic Places in 2006. More than a dozen bridges cross the Mighty Mississippi at St. Louis, and they’re viewable from a variety of intriguing angles: from above via helicopter; from beneath via riverboat cruise or a Big Muddy Adventures canoe tour; from the levee near the Gateway Arch grounds; and from your car window as you cross over to another state. These engineering marvels are an iconic part of our city – they serve as literal methods of connection between groups of people. Our shared connection is made stronger by keeping St. Louis bridge knowledge alive, which is exactly what Amanda Clark, public historian and community tours manager for the Missouri Historical Society, does. Clark initially founded a history and architecture tour company called Renegade STL, but closed it in 2019 to create a similar program for MHS. A self-proclaimed “bridge nerd,” Clark now hosts See STL Tours – a year-round program offering all sorts of fun tours around St. Louis, including walking expeditions of historic neighborhoods and thematic bus outings. Clark discusses 35 different topics. “The bridges factor in pretty heavily on several of our tours,” she says. “We cover them on our Downtown Origins tour, focusing on how important they were to the growth of modern St. Louis – especially when it came to the railroad industry.” Clark says the star of the show is the Eads Bridge. “It’s the oldest bridge still standing on the Mississippi River and was the first bridge

in St. Louis,” she explains. “Designed by selftaught St. Louis inventor and engineer James Buchanan Eads, it was the first to use structural steel, and its piers were the deepest ever sunk at the time – leading to the discovery of the effects of caissons disease, otherwise known as “The Bends.” According to a PBS article and TV series called “Secrets of a Master Builder” about James Eads, workers at the Eads Bridge site who were digging out the riverbed from inside the caissons – watertight chambers that allow construction to take place underwater – became ill with decompression sickness. Although this most often happens to divers when they rise to the surface too fast, since the bridge workers were also technically underwater, they experienced the same symptoms. A few even died. The mysteries of the bridge don’t stop there. “The Eads Bridge was one of the most important structures in the world when it was completed, and the complexities of its construction are mind-boggling,” Clark says. “Because people didn’t trust that such a structure could actually be stable, when it opened, an elephant was led across the top deck, supporting the theory that elephants wouldn’t walk on an unstable structure. The museum will be celebrating its 150th birthday next year with a new exhibit.”

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hen Barbara Silver moved to St. Louis in 1956, she started volunteering at the Miriam School and Learning Center – and, even after 60 years of service, she’s still serving strong today. “For many years I volunteered in the classroom before I became the president of the foundation back in 1993,” Silver says. She was recently named Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer by the St. Louis Association of Fundraising Professionals for her contributions to Miriam. “Once you’ve worked in the classroom and have seen what these teachers do for children from September to May, you are hooked and impressed by the program.” The program, according to the Miriam website, is “the premier educational hub for children with learning differences.” It serves more than 1,200 children each year ranging from 2 to 18 years old. “I think that, in some respects, Miriam is the best-kept secret,” Silver says. “I feel so strongly that Miriam is an integral part of the community and

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is just as important as things like the [St. Louis] Symphony [and Orchestra] and museums. We add a definite dynamic that is so important to our community because there’s nothing more important than educating your children. I just strongly believe in their mission,” which the organization states is to “empower unique learners by building confidence and a foundation for success.” Silver started serving in the classroom then went on to become vice chair of the board, chair of the

board and switching post liaison. Her current role, though, is annual fund chair, where Silver has been recognized for growing the annual fund campaign from $700,000 annually to more than $2 million. “Everywhere she goes, Barbara champions Miriam,” says Meg Bamford, head of Miriam School and Learning Center. “The extent of her outreach and advocacy is unparalleled. Barbara’s dedication as a volunteer stands out, earning her immense respect and affection within the Miriam community.” However, it’s safe to say Silver doesn’t serve for the recognition. “I do what I do out of love and my belief in the organization,” Silver says. “And I think that’s what all of the volunteers do – we pick something that touches our heart. You don’t work for honors or things like that, but you work because it’s something that you believe in, and you do make a difference. I think volunteers are what make a community better.”

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Meet the local organization bridging the gap of accessibility in the St. Louis area by translating vision into audio for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

ne metro organization is on a mission to build a more inclusive community in St. Louis – and they’re doing it through radio. Since 1973, MindsEye Radio has provided visually impaired individuals across the city with programs and broadcasts that help them stay up to date on the current happenings around St. Louis, from breaking news stories to Black Friday shopping deals to the latest St. Louis City SC soccer game. The countless audio programs provided by the organization help translate the visual world into vivid audio experiences for people with visual impairments and create more opportunities for St. Louisans, regardless of physical barriers, to connect on a deeper level. “It sounds really simple, but our mission is to bridge the gap of accessibility in St. Louis and build a more inclusive community,” says Jason Frazier, president and CEO of MindsEye. “What we strive for is to make news, sports and arts and culture available to everyone, regardless of their ability.” Since its inception, MindsEye has made waves for the visually impaired community across Missouri and the rest of the world. In its decades of service, the organization has continuously provided groundbreaking audio content to ensure people with visual disabilities have equitable access to print, arts and cultural content around the city with readings from newspapers and magazines, descriptive audio narrations and adaptive athletics programs.

The Broadcast Information Program, which currently serves 32 counties throughout the bi-state Greater St. Louis and Springfield, Ill. regions, focuses on converting written text such as books, ads, magazines, comic books and other printed material into audio descriptions that help visually impaired individuals live independent lives. The BIP broadcasts audio recordings of print material 24/7, making both local news and long-form journalism accessible to listeners across the region. Although the program initially began as a radio-only show, emerging technology has since allowed MindsEye to expand its broadcasts into other media formats such as livestreams, Alexa and Amazon Echo devices, the MindsEye Radio IOS app, and phone call-in services. With multiple ways to listen to broadcasts and content provided in five languages, the BIP program utilizes emerging technology to accommodate listener preferences and guarantee they’re able to listen in, whether they’re at home, in care facilities or out and about in the community. And MindsEye isn’t just focused on written material. The Audio Description Program, created in 2016, allows people with visual disabilities to attend arts and cultural events around the city and enjoy the same experiences as those without visual impairments. Using a MindEye headset, trained audio describers narrate visual material to attendees in real-time, relating detailed descriptions of art exhibits at the Saint Louis Art Museum, performances onstage at the Muny, commentary

on animals at the Saint Louis Zoo and even live play-by-play narrations of the Cardinals latest baseball game to visually impaired guests in attendance. The inclusive audio material ensures that St. Louis events are available to everyone and that art and culture can be a shared experience. “People don’t want to go to a show and have someone sitting next to them describing something the entire time,” Frazier says. “And now, with the Audio Description Program, they don’t have to; instead, they can put in their headphones and enjoy the show and feel like they’re a part of something. Sports, art and cultural events bring people together, regardless of race or ethnic background or political views. These types of community events equalize us and bring everyone together, so I want to make sure that everyone can participate.” MindsEye’s Adaptive Athletics Program, founded in 2019, provides another avenue for inclusive social connection with sports like BeepBall, Goalball and Blind Soccer. BeepBall, also known as Beep Baseball, creates a unique atmosphere for people of all visual abilities to play a competitive sport alongside one another. In the game, players are blindfolded and rely on hearing to listen to the sound of beeping baseballs, buzzing bases and verbal cues from a sighted pitcher to guide them. The blindfolds allow individuals with typical sight to play side-by-side with visually impaired athletes in a thrilling, inclusive recreational experience that MindsEye demonstrates at schools, corporate team-building activities and other events. And in 2024, MindsEye will break barriers yet again by hosting the BeepBall World Series in St. Charles. “For a lot of these players, this is the first time they’re playing on a team,” Frazier says. “For some of them, this is the first time their families will see them playing a sport. These athletes are some of the best on the planet, and we’re excited for them to have that opportunity here in a matter of months.” The programs provided by MindsEye are completely free and volunteer-driven. To get involved in bringing St. Louis’ arts, culture and news to life through audio, visit mindseyeradio.org/ get-involved/volunteer. MindsEye Radio, 9541 Church Circle Drive, Belleville, Ill., 618-394-6444, mindseyeradio.org LadueNews.com | NOVEMBER 24, 2023

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of “mixed winter squashes” and know how to recognize the culinary gems among them, you can take home some flavorful beauties. Most winter squashes will keep for several months. Acorn squashes used to only be solid dark green. Now, fun varieties include the bright golden yellow “Table Gold” and the creamy ivory “White Ace.” Bump up the party with “Mardi Gras,” a multicolored beauty with rich yellow ridges and dark green streaks in the valleys topped with a sprinkle of confetti all over. The flavor of them all is similar with a dense, slightly grainy texture that is heavenly when roasted. For eye candy (and dinner), consider the exotic turban squashes like “Burgess Buttercup” or “Turks Turban,” both double-deckers with a red bottom and topknot in shades of ivory, dark and light green. The elegant delicata squash is one of my favorite foods. Long, like a cucumber, but creamy ivory yellow with green streaks, these small squashes may be sliced horizontally into pretty “flower rings” and stuffed. “Jester” is a round variety of delicata with similar uses. Both have tender, edible skin.

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Anna Keenan, mastermind behind marketing for CAKEWISH, builds her dream home in Des Peres.

or some, the home-building process is a major project to tackle. For others, like marketing marvel Anna Keenan, it is a dream come true. “Since I was little, for as long as I could remember, I was always going to be an architect,” Keenan says. “That was my dream. I was [hoping] to go to K-State. … However, it’s really, really hard to get into that program, and I did not get in.” Instead, Keenan landed at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she majored in marketing before starting her storied career serving as the marketing and philanthropic manager for Kendra Scott. “I worked my way up at that company and learned a lot about business and marketing; everything Kendra did was just out of the box,” Keenan says. “We were pioneers in certain retail marketing aspects, especially in terms of philanthropy and giving back to the community.” However, after nine years and the COVID-19 pandemic, Keenan felt called to make a change – which is when she not only shifted to serving as the vice president of marketing for the beloved Ladue-based boutique CAKEWISH, but also began bringing her dream of designing and building a home to life. “My vision for this house was old St. Louis,” Keenan says. “I did a lot of driving around aimlessly to take note of what colors I wanted and what small features actually [had a big impact] on the front of the house.”

Keenan knew she wanted a French Country aesthetic for the inside of the home and a 1930s look for the outside, but she still wanted her new place to fit in with the rest of the modern abodes in the neighborhood. In the end, she settled on an English Tudor-style home with white brick and an arched entryway. “All of my entryways throughout the home are arched, so it’s a theme,” Keenan says. “I also incorporated a lot of wall molding and wainscoting to give those details to the walls and make them pop.” Stepping inside, guests are immediately greeted by wood floors, soft hues and an inviting open layout. To the right of the front door is Keenan’s office and powder room, which adds an extra level of luxury to the home. “I splurged a little bit on the powder room and my office, which has Gucci wallpaper,” Keenan says. “I love the wallpaper. I didn’t go too crazy, but it still makes a statement. It’s almost an artsy feel.” To the left of the front door is the dining room that leads to a floor-to-ceiling wine wall and wet bar. From there, guests can step into the gorgeous kitchen and adjoining living room. A French country fireplace is the focal point of the space, complemented with a beautiful set of built-ins. “The back wall of the living room has bifold doors,” Keenan says. “It makes our living room both an indoor and an outdoor space – we’re able to go outside to the covered porch, which we love. It’s an area for my kids to hang out with friends as they get older.” Tucked behind the living room is a custom mahogany door, which leads to the master suite. Inside on the right is the master bathroom and a hallway that leads to narrow French doors containing closets. Beyond that, an arched entry reveals a vaulted ceiling with wood beams and a statement chandelier. “I designed everything,” Keenan says. “I drew out the floor plans, I drew the front of the house, and then we took it to an architect to have it drawn to scale. I feel like, weirdly, the experience was like coming full circle to what I loved as a kid. I loved every minute of it.”

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On weekends throughout December, Genovese will ring in the holiday festivities with live music, drinks and appetizers to ensure customers can enjoy a stressfree shopping experience all season long. Stop in and experience their expert service from the moment you walk through the door. “Jewelry is a great gift because it’s timeless and because it’s an investment; it goes up in value over time, which not a lot of things do,” Nicole Genovese says. “A gift from Genovese is extra special because you’re buying from a family-owned company. We stand by our product.” Clients can learn more about Genovese Jewelers by checking out the jeweler’s social media pages on Instagram (GenoveseJewelers) and TikTok (Nicole Genovese). Go above and beyond in your gift gifting this season with a piece of beautiful – and well-crafted – jewelry from Genovese! Genovese Jewelers, 12460 Olive Blvd., 314-878-6203, genovesejewelers.com

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isitors taking a stroll down Cherokee Antique Row have a new spot to sip and shop. Cream Coffee Bar debuted in October, featuring lattes, lemonade, matcha and vintage goods. The concept comes from St. Louis native Tiarra Pennington, who has a background in health care administration. “I did that for a while, and as a creative person I wasn’t feeling fulfilled, so I just quit my job cold turkey,” Pennington says. “I was always drinking coffee, and one day it just occurred to me – I could do this.” The health care professional-turnedentrepreneur also started her own cleaning company, which she eventually closed to focus on a couple of her favorite things: coffee and vintage clothing. Pennington attended barista training in Seattle and put her newfound knowledge into practice at Soulard Farmers Market, where she served lattes to groggy shoppers on Saturday mornings. She also sold vintage clothing at an area antique mall on the side. After developing a client base during the summer 2022 market season, Pennington felt ready to move into a brick-andmortar location where she could combine her two loves in one space year-round. The bright and airy 500-square-foot room that houses Cream Coffee Bar features a retail area made up of custom shelving

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filled with colorful vintage glassware between racks of hand-selected garments. A few sage green bistro tables inside and on a front patio offer seating options to enjoy a drink onsite. In the back of the room across espresso bean-colored floors, Pennington awaits behind a beverage counter lined with unique bottled syrups, prepared to pour guests their refreshment of choice. The menu is as straightforward as the business’ name implies. “It stands for Coffee Rules Everything Around Me, and I love cream in my coffee always,” she says. In addition to staples such as Americanos, mochas and cappuccinos, the shop offers signature hot and iced coffee options including a brown sugar oat milk latte and a white chocolate rose macchiato. The café features coffee beans from Bellwether Coffee, a sustainable California-based company. Pennington hopes to one day purchase her own coffee roaster from Bellwether, pending a long waitlist. “The equipment they sell is very interactive, so customers can come in and see beans roasting,” she says. “In the long run, I also plan on having roasting and barista classes as an extension of my brand.”

Matcha and lemonade are also available, and Pennington encourages visitors to be playful with flavor combinations for any beverage. Choose from syrup options including cupcake, English toffee, French toast and lavender, which Pennington recommends adding to lemonade or matcha for a fun floral concoction. “A customer came up with that combination for her matcha and loved it so much that she posted it on Instagram, and before I knew it, another person came in asking for the same thing,” she says. These types of interactions are Pennington’s favorite part of her new career. “I love being a barista,” she says. “I put my heart and soul into this. It’s something I enjoy doing. I make every cup of coffee with love and I’m excited to connect with the people in the neighborhood. I’ve had so many repeat customers already and it’s really heartwarming. That’s what I do it for.” Cream Coffee Bar is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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ome artists refer to themselves as painters. Others define themselves as photographers, printmakers or digital artists. And some, like recent International Photography Hall of Fame inductee Bea Nettles, say that they’re all of the above. On Nov. 4, Nettles and three other visionary photographers were inducted into the St. Louis-based organization for their significant contributions to the field of photography. To be considered for the prestigious award, the three honorees were evaluated by a nominating committee of IPHF representatives and notable international photographic leaders who assessed their impact on the photography industry and the history of photography. Nettles and her selected peers were deemed exceptionally qualified for the honorable title, and for a good reason – all three women are pioneers and risk-takers in their respective fields and have advanced the photography industry with their passion and artistry. Throughout her illustrious career, Nettles’ work has consistently defied the superimposed boundaries of traditional photography. Her photographic process can only be described as alternative, since Nettles never settles on one particular medium or outlet for her genre-defying artistic expression. Instead, her work experiments with the limits of her own creativity by combining a wide range of materials and forms such as fabric and stitching, manually applied colors, bookmaking, poetry and instamatic photography. “I always find it a little funny when people walk up and say, ‘What do you do?’” Nettles says. “I’ll explain that I’m retired but that I used to teach photography for many years. And then they’ll ask, ‘Well, what do you take photographs of?’ or ‘What type of photographer are you?’ They expect me to say landscape or portrait or something like that – but it just doesn’t work that way for me. I can’t be pinned down.” Many of her pieces reference key moments from her life and draw upon themes of mythology, family, motherhood and the passage of time that closely resonate with her personal experiences. “My creative process is innately tied to my life and what is happening in my life at that time,” she

says. “My work can get very autobiographical and investigates my life experiences.” Through exploring personal topics and themes in her work, Nettles ultimately managed to record and illuminate the private inner experiences of women from around the world. Remarkably, many of Nettles’ earlier collections tackle controversial themes such as gender identity, feminism and motherhood – topics that are generally more openly discussed in society today, but that were often dismissed and ignored at the time she created her work. In “Complexities: Images and Text,” Nettles untangles the complex feelings associated with motherhood, housework, childbirth and pregnancy, while in another collection, “Life’s Lessons: A Mother’s Journal,” she examines the indoctrination of gender roles, consumerism and life lessons taught to children. One of the images in “Life’s Lessons,” which Nettles took

with a Polaroid camera, captures a picture of her daughter. The image is layered with her homework, which required the child to create two columns: on the left, words describing traditional labels for women; on the right, words for men. The scribbled words in her daughter’s handwriting – feminine and masculine, girlfriend and boyfriend, wife and husband – reflect the societal roles often prescribed to children from a young age and the labels they’re forced to bear before they can decide their identities for themselves. Although Nettles can’t be pinned down as an artist, her expansive list of works can be characterized by her intuitive ability to reveal the intimate realities of the human experience and her courage in vulnerably displaying her own story through her art. Bea Nettles, beanettles.com LadueNews.com | NOvEMbEr 24, 2023

ART for All By Daniel Puma | Photos courtesy of Artists First

ARTISTS FIRST, A MULTIMEDIA ART STUDIO IN MAPLEWOOD, BRINGS A SENSE OF BELONGING TO ARTISTS IN ST. LOUIS.

mid the rank and file of awnings, signage and storefronts that line Manchester Road in Maplewood, you’ll find a remarkable nonprofit art studio welcoming creatives of all walks. This is Artists First: a one-of-a-kind, inclusive space in St. Louis providing free art supplies, studio space and creative knowledge through grant-supported programs. As a multimedia art studio, the practiced art forms are nearly as diverse as the artists themselves. Across 350 artists, the cohort works with clay, paint, sewing, jewelry, leather and other mediums. Here, diversity in people and talents isn’t just accepted, but celebrated. “Everyone belongs and everyone has talent and ability,” Executive Director Sheila Suderwalla says. The nonprofit operates as an open studio for anyone who walks in, but also has specific programs geared toward individuals with disabilities, children navigating difficulties, individuals with memory loss and veterans. Often, people attach additional labels to artists based on certain characteristics – a woman artist or a disabled artist, for example, instead of just an artist. Suderwalla challenges this concept with her programs that provide a safe space for artists to express themselves without needing to explain themselves or their work. “We’re intentionally not an art therapy program,” Suderwalla says. “Our artists are artists. That’s how we would like to be identified. Why can’t we just be artists and appreciate the talent and creativity we bring to society?” Brooke Lynn is an artist and a veteran who found a home at Artists First. She moved to St. Louis from Detroit a few years ago and arrived in the city without any of her art supplies or a space to create. “They said there were [ free] supplies,” Lynn says. “And if you tell someone like me that there is a space with art supplies and you have free range to just create whatever you want – you don’t have to tell me twice! They haven’t been able to get rid of me since.” Artists First gives individuals an outlet to create, explore and discover more about themselves and their work. “Everyone finds something for themselves here,” Lynn says. “For the vets, there’s a lot of community. In a lot of spaces where we come together, it’s [to address] some sort of life issues. To find something that you enjoy outside of the military that speaks to you as a person, and then to be able to combine that with a community of people with similar experiences and backgrounds – it feels good to be

able to cross those cultures for yourself.” According to Suderwalla, building community begins at the individual level, where Artists First gives each artist the freedom to creatively express themselves however they feel comfortable. “We have seen a 98 percent sobriety rate for participating veterans,” Suderwalla says. “We have seen relationships heal and improve, we’ve seen a reduction in selfharming behaviors, and we see the beginning of a journey for many veterans.” Artists First maintains an unflinching belief that it doesn’t matter how you come through the studio door; you’re accepted and welcomed. Inside the studio, you’ll see artists of all ages and walks of life working together to create something great – because art is something they all have in common. Artists First is hosting its Veterans Program Exhibition on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Artists First Studio.

To find something that you enjoy outside of the military that speaks to you as a person, and then to be able to combine that with a community of people with similar experiences and backgrounds – it feels good to be able to cross those cultures for yourself. – Brooke Lynn

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