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The Trio Style Speak Landscape FEATURE: Clayton Road Businesswomen

COMMERCE ON CLAYTON ROAD Increasingly, female-owned commercial endeavors are dominating Clayton Road, and LN stalwart Brittany Nay chats with half a dozen of the businesswomen whose collective entrepreneurial vision and enthusiasm are transforming the terrain.

Front & Center CLEFT CONDITIONS LN regular Drew Gieseke confers with Ladue Horton Watkins High School junior Sophia Liu about Spreading Smiles, a truly astonishing philanthropic and entrepreneurial endeavor she and a classmate launched to counter cleft conditions.

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Student Spotlight Health Notes Movers & Shakers Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Spreading Smiles FEATURE: Tiny Houses

64 Dinner to Go 65 The Wine Life 66 Arts Speak 67 FEATURE: Craft Alliance

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I‌ t’s official. We made it. The final edition of 2020. Theoretically, we knew this year would end eventually, but still, it feels remarkable to reach this point. And by remarkable, I mean eat-more-holidaycookies-than-we-should, sing-carols-at-the-top-of-our-lungs, deck-every-hall-with-twinkle-lights, throw-the-confetti euphoric.

Although we feel the relief of wrapping up 2020 deep in our bones, we also know the struggles we faced this year are far from over just because the calendar is flipping. So at Ladue News, we’re closing 2020 much as we’ve spent the past 12 months – with stories of people helping people and of communities lifting up one another. Start with Page 20, where LN contributor Drew Gieseke interviews one local student who is making a difference on a potentially global scale. Next, read two articles from LN regular Brittany Nay – the first of which starts on Page 24 and previews the tiny houses village being built for St. Louis’ homeless veterans, and the second of which starts on Page 47 and tells the story of the unity and camaraderie that are the backbone of the predominately women-owned business district along Clayton Road. And don’t miss LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach’s feature, starting on Page 67, which gives readers an inside look at Craft Alliance’s new space in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood. After you’ve filled your heart with the joys of the season, we hope you’ll join us on January 8 for the first print edition of the new year and the launch of voting for our annual Platinum List, where our readers will have the opportunity to show appreciation for their favorite local businesses by voting for them to win our magazine’s top honor. Wishing you and yours a warm, happy and healthy holiday,

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

CULTURAL IDENTITY By Sara Cao

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espite the title of his exhibition, “Western Venom,” Yowshien Kuo’s pieces at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis in that municipality’s Covenant Blu-Grand Center neighborhood look anything but venomous. In an enclosed black-walled space tempered by lo-fi music, Kuo’s gorgeous paintings contrast strikingly with the room’s sensory happenings, allowing the exhibition to tell the story of his experiences of being an Asian American. The exhibition was selected by CAM’s Teen Museum Studies program, a summer offering that allows metro area teenagers to learn about museum careers and to experience what goes into museum curation. Although the program took place totally online this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, participating students still selected an artist and fully designed an exhibition. Program participant Kelly Woodyard notes that the complexity of Kuo’s work immediately attracted her attention as she looked through artist proposals. “There was obviously a meaning he was trying to convey to his audience,” she says. “The first thing that caught my eye with his work was the amount of detail he was able to include while still having a 2D or cartoonish feel.” The St. Louis-based multimedia artist describes the inspiration behind his exhibition as rooted in American culture. “‘Western Venom’ is a response to the shifting sociocultural landscape in America while looking at the historical implications of colonialism globally,” Kuo states. The exhibition’s title reflects the notion of the colonial imagination of Asian Americans. “[It] takes time to sink in before the effects lead to paralysis or even death,” the artist continues. Kuo hopes “Western Venom” inspires conversations about the merger of cultural ideas and a sense of identity. “Many of us, including myself, find ourselves between worlds and are faced with a reality that sees our existence as

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benign,” he explains. “I’d like to think that the exhibition is an act of nonviolent transgression for viewers to come to terms with their own identities and, at the same time, provides those caught in between worlds a temporary relief from systemic melancholia.” Kuo’s exhibition, which opened on Sept. 11, runs till Feb. 21.

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HEALTH NOTES

STAYING ACTIVE WHILE STAYING IN By Connie Mitchell

s we hunker down for the winter while the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s easy to let exercise fall by the wayside. But continuing some sort of physical activity is important for overall health and wellbeing, and even if you’re working from home or staying in without access to a gym, there are ways to stay active. “With the increase in working from home and push for staying at home, I’ve definitely seen an uptick in patients with pain related to decreased activity,” says Aimee Smith, a physical therapist with Washington University Physical Therapy – O’Fallon. “While some have stopped their usual exercise routines, some are also moving less throughout the day, sitting for hours on end at home without a break.” Periodic movement is important, even if it’s just standing, stretching and walking around the house for a few minutes each hour. And if you think it doesn’t really matter, consider all the benefits you can reap from about 150 minutes

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per week of moderate aerobic activity and twiceweekly strength training. Movement is beneficial for just about every aspect of health, Smith says. Consistent exercise can help decrease blood glucose levels, decrease blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels. It can benefit brain health by reducing the risk of depression and anxiety, can positively affect mood and can improve sleep quality. “Additionally, consistent exercise can improve both muscle and bone strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and can improve balance,” she notes. “All these components greatly decrease your risk of musculoskeletal injury, like muscle strains, ligament or tendon strains or tears, and fractures. Decreased risk of falling is another benefit of consistent exercise.” If you’re convinced, but unsure what to do, Smith has a number of suggestions. First, a brisk, 30-minute walk five times a week will take care of your recommended aerobic exercise. Virtual classes through local gyms can keep you safe

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Ida Early By Alice Handelman

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da Early was just about to embark upon her first days of retirement after 38 years of dedicated professional service at Washington University in St. Louis when, without skipping a beat, she accepted the chairmanship of Women of Achievement’s 2021 virtual recognition celebration. For a woman who has devoted her life to making a difference in the community, this was one more challenge she could not turn down. “Volunteers are the backbone of our society, and women volunteers deserve to be recognized for their role in building successful communities,” she says. Honored in 2014 as a Woman of Achievement, Early was first introduced to volunteerism in 1987 at the Junior League of St. Louis. “Their goal is not only to address community issues but also to train volunteers so that they become effective leaders,” she says. “The league wants their members to populate the boards of community organizations and to be good at governance, fundraising, community building, communications, marketing and finance.” As a past president of the league and a member of the board of directors for the Association of Junior Leagues International, headquartered in New York, she says, “We tried to build bridges and bring the best people to the table.” Her active volunteerism throughout the years has included work with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Care and Counseling, the Miriam Foundation, Provident Behavioral Health, Churchill Center & School, the City of Webster Groves, Dance St. Louis, Girls Incorporated of St. Louis, the Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis, Interfaith Housing Help, The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, the Missouri Community Service Commission, the Regional Arts Commission, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, the Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund, the St. Louis County Library, the Saint Louis Zoo Friends Association, The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, United Way, the Webster Groves School District and the Webster Community Arts Foundation. After moving to St. Louis in 1982 with her husband, Gerald, she began her career as an assistant in the dean’s office at Wash U’s Olin Business School, where she worked for 12 years. After that, she became the first full-time development director for the School of Art and, later, the director of the annual fund. After taking a year’s sabbatical with her husband in North Carolina, she returned to become senior associate director of development and entrenched herself in what she calls “12 of my happiest and most challenging years.” She shepherded The Women’s Society of Washington University, a volunteer organization that supports students through scholarships, grants, awards and a lecture series. She also took the helm of the university’s commencement program. In 2007, her dream job as secretary to the board of trustees opened, and she was beyond thrilled at being recommended to the chancellor for the role. She served in that position until her retirement this year, “working with some of the best and brightest community leaders in the U.S.” A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Early met her husband-to-be there while he was attending law school and she was working on campus. An American essayist and American culture critic, Early’s spouse is now the renowned Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters, as well as a professor of English, African studies, African American studies and American culture studies at Wash U. “I couldn’t believe such a smart and interesting guy wanted to go out with me!” she reminisces. They married in 1977 and have two daughters, Linnet and Rosalind, and two grandsons. Early was looking forward to celebrating her retirement this year on a cruise with her “better half.” For obvious reasons, that didn’t occur, and she concludes: “When cruising returns, we’ll be on a ship. It is a lovely way to see the world, and I hope we can see a bit more of it!”

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his past summer, Ladue Horton Watkins High School junior Sophia Liu spent her break a little differently from how her fellow students spent theirs. The teen used her creativity and ingenuity to prepare a business pitch for a national contest that awarded winners with funding to bring their ideas to life. She won. And now her work is just beginning. Liu submitted her pitch to The Summer of Innovation, a special challenge designed to “foster creativity and entrepreneurship” in children across the country. The contest was powered by YELLOW, an educational and youthfocused not-for-profit founded by music producer and artist Pharrell Williams. Her idea? Teaming with Operation Smile – a global nonprofit – to promote awareness and acceptance of people born with cleft conditions. It’s a mission that’s near and dear to Liu’s heart. “I’m very close with my aunt, and a cleft condition has impacted her self-esteem for her entire life,” Liu says. “It’s imperative that people are more cognizant of cleft conditions.” The organization is fueled by student volunteers across the globe, making it the perfect partner for Liu. The junior first got involved with Operation Smile

in 2019, when she began organizing projects in the Ladue community. However, once COVID-19 hit, these efforts stalled. Soon, in-person high school classes were canceled, and people were encouraged to socially distance. “It started when schools first started closing in mid-March, so I had a lot of time on my hands,” Liu says. “I was looking for anything to fill that time.” Still determined to make a difference, Liu reached out to the organization. She got in touch with Operation Smile’s U.S. Southern Region associate, Jacqueline Nguyen, who introduced Liu to the Summer of Innovation challenge. It seemed like a great opportunity to combine her interest in marketing with her passion for helping people with cleft conditions, so Liu went for it. Liu’s campaign concept was simple: Create T-shirts that brought cleft conditions to the forefront of people’s minds – even sparking conversation and discussion. She teamed with her good friend Nicole Gorrell to design the shirts by collaborating over FaceTime. Liu called it Spreading Smiles. “The idea was to create shirts that were innovative and eye-catching,” Liu says. “Even if they weren’t buying a shirt, they would read it, and that alone was raising awareness.” Funds raised by Spreading Smiles shirt sales would then be used to pay for cleft repair surgery provided by Operation Smile, which has improved the health and dignity of more than 300,000 patients with cleft conditions, helping them to better breathe, eat, speak and live in greater confidence for almost four decades. “Even during COVID, one of their goals was to increase medical accessibility,” Liu says. A skilled debater from her time with Missouri DECA, a marketing organization, Liu included with her submission a short video that explained her campaign. Spreading Smiles wowed the YELLOW judges. By September, she’d been informed that her submission had won the competition’s high

school category. Now, she has $5,000 to bring her campaign to life. “With the money, it’ll probably be used for things like marketing and things like advertising on social media,” Liu says. Since the win, Liu has worked with Nguyen to come up with the best ways to make the most difference. Right now, the plan is to promote the shirts online, sell preorders, produce and ship the products, and then reassess once the first batch is distributed. There’s even a chance that, with enough interest and coordination, the T-shirts will be sent to Operation Smile members around the country. With this in mind, Liu is quick to point out that they’re only in the early stages of developing their plan. The website is still being built, and thanks to COVID-19, much of her time is currently dedicated to online school. However, one thing is certain: Once Spreading Smiles begins raising money for cleft repair surgeries, the campaign will be more than just a clever name – it will be a movement. Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1-888-677-6453, operationsmile.org YELLOW, 2425 Bowland Pkwy., Suite 112, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 757-652-7893, teamyellow.org

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ocal donors and volunteers can answer the call of duty to help construct 50 tiny houses for homeless veterans in north St. Louis next year. The Missouri-based Veterans Community Project is deploying the unique solution of tiny house villages in major cities across the nation in response to the staggering number of U.S. vets facing homelessness – reportedly more than 37,000 as of 2019, according to the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. “The St. Louis campus will be built in 2021, and we hope to be housing veterans by summer,” says Jason Kander, a former U.S. Army intelligence officer and former Missouri secretary of state who is VCP’s president at the helm of its national expansion. Set to be located on a 5-acre property in the heart of St. Louis’ Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood, VCP Village – St. Louis will feature a mix of single-occupancy, 240-squarefoot and 320-square-foot fully furnished transitional homes; a community center; and an outreach center to offer walk-in support services, such as emergency rent and utility assistance, food and hygiene kits, employment support, military documentation and benefits navigation, and case management for any veteran in the metro area. VCP’s tiny homes are meant to provide complimentary transitional living for homeless vets, with the ultimate goal of finding permanent housing for the residents. “It’s really special to watch someone be introduced to their brandnew house and tell them that’s theirs as long as they need it,” Kander says, adding that when veterans move to their permanent living situation, all the home’s furnishings go with them. “We don’t charge any rent, and we’re available to any veteran. We don’t ask for how long or where you served – if you raised your right hand and took the oath to serve America, we’re here for you.” Metro area residents, organizations and companies can contribute to the cause – from volunteering to help build the VCP Village to sponsoring a tiny house. “We’re building these villages with the help of the local community,” Kander says. “I encourage you not just to donate, but also help us swing hammers and paint.”

The St. Louis campus is modeled after the organization’s flagship property, VCP Village – Kansas City. In addition to St. Louis, VCP has broken ground on a campus in Longmont, Colorado, and will expand to five more major cities in the next year, notes Kander, who joined the U.S. Army after Sept. 11, 2001, rose to the rank of captain and served in Afghanistan. “The VCP villages are like a combination of a military base in Afghanistan and a Silicon Valley startup,” he says. The project’s results are remarkable, Kander says, noting the VCP Village – Kansas City outreach center has served 4,100 vets since 2017, and more than 40 formerly homeless vets – about 77 percent of its residents – have transitioned to permanent housing. “Our metrics are pretty much unheard of in the homelessness space,” Kander says. Central to VCP – a nongovernment, donation-funded nonprofit launched five years ago by a group of combat vets in Kansas City – is how vets are treated, Kander notes. “We don’t treat these people like formerly homeless – it doesn’t matter if you’ve been living on couches for six weeks or on the streets for six years, you’re treated like a service person,” he says. “All of these veterans have faced obstacles – this is reactivating and reinvigorating a sense of dignity and pride to accomplish tough things.”

Kander notes “the real genius of VCP is it introduces the community to the veterans and the veterans to the community. If you go to a ballgame, and a vet is on the Jumbotron, you can stand and applaud – but you can’t volunteer at the VA. Whatever your skill set is – a therapist, dentist or auto [mechanic] – VCP can put it to use and serve vets.” The nonprofit’s 2021 plans are just the beginning, as it aims to build tiny houses for homeless vets in every major U.S. city, Kander notes: “The need is enormous everywhere … and VCP’s goal is ending veteran homelessness across the nation.” Veterans Community Project, 816-599-6503, veteranscommunityproject.org

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ocated in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, New City School has spent more than 50 years focusing not only on the intellectual development of children but also on their social and emotional development. Utilizing the theory of Multiple Intelligences, New City School’s well-rounded program teaches students problem-solving in ways that are relevant to their world. “We’re teaching kids to think creatively about problems on all levels,” explains art specialist Shannah Burton. “Students learn to deal with social problems and society problems; that’s what project-based learning teaches.” Head of school Alexis Wright adds, “Children have play dates with students from a different background, be it socioeconomic status, race or religion. That’s a meaningful experience for students and families to learn from.” As part of the school’s 50th-anniversary capital campaign, New City School has been able to construct The Tom Hoerr Innovation Lab and Kitchen. The space, named after a previous head of school, is open to all students age 3 to 6th grade and teaches them to work with technology to better the school and the greater community. “The Innovation Lab and Kitchen are extensions of our mission,” Wright says. “Whether that’s making a muffin or making a fan spin, you are working with iterations. You have a goal, you What/Where/When experiment and you won’t get things New City School right the first time, [and] you have the Virtual winter open house space and the time to work until you get that idea perfect.” January 14, 2021 at 6 p.m. “It’s a great blend of old school and explore New City School’s innovation new school,” adds science specialist Eric lab and Kitchen classroom space, as Eskelsen. “Students are working with well as learn more about the about the hot-glue guns and wood, [as well as] 3D printers and coding. Alongside the school from faculty and students alike. kitchen, we get to do demonstrations of Go online to RSVP at the science behind cooking. There are newcityschool.org/openhouse. so many opportunities.” The lab and kitchen are also an extension of New City School’s original maker space, its garden. “Kids can harvest what they’ve grown in the garden and go to the kitchen to cook it,” Wright says. New City School has been open since August, handling in-person and remote learning for its students while following appropriate protocols for safety. “It’s the advantage of being a smaller independent school – there’s a lot more innovation and problem-solving,” says Burton. “I’m really proud of my school family coming together.” New City School, 5209 Waterman Blvd., 314-361-6411, newcityschool.org

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is the season … to stay safe and inside – but that doesn’t mean the holidays are any less merry and bright at The Gatesworth! The warm and beautiful senior living community has plenty of safe and exciting programs in store for its residents to help them celebrate this winter. “The holidays are always a big highlight of the year at The Gatesworth,” says Carrie Montrey, executive director. “Holidays are all about warmth and togetherness – two things we have no shortage of. We decorate, plan programs and embrace the season.” The senior living community is gearing up for its 12 Days of Holiday Cheer, which will provide residents with ways to participate in the season’s festivities while staying safe and socially distant as the global health crisis continues. “We have plenty to keep us busy, including church services, art activities, games, Zoom discussions and live concerts,” shares resident Berkeley Gunther. “The Gatesworth is good about providing engaging entertainment. We can get out of our apartments and stay busy and positive. Even if we can’t be close together, we can still interact with each other from a distance.” Montrey notes that COVID-19 has been taken in the most serious manner, and that its related challenges have affected every aspect of the residents’ and staff members’ daily lives. The Gatesworth, though, she says, has found these trials encourage discovery of new outlets to create community, as well as to find uniquely enjoyable ways to celebrate life’s treasured moments and festive seasons. “This year has been the first year of our live-streaming concert series, Live From The Gatesworth – great live performances broadcast from right here at The Gatesworth,” Montrey shares. “To observe and celebrate the holidays, we’re featuring a special roster of holiday-themed performances, including A Mosby Mancuso Holiday performance, Malena Smith, Deborah Sharn and, our regular favorites, Fanfare and the Terry Thompson Trio, who will feature special holiday sets this New Year’s Eve.” More detailed information on the holiday series can be found at thegatesworth.com. Visit the site and enter your e-mail address for access

to easy, fun and family-friendly entertainment, including musical performances, hands-on demonstrations, entertainers of all kinds and much more coming in the year ahead. The Gatesworth also recognizes that another important aspect to celebrating the holiday season often centers on what’s to eat. Residents won’t be disappointed with Executive Chef Hardy’s festive dish line-up. “Chef Hardy is one of our greatest assets, and his skills Brian Hardy, executive chef shine extra brightly during the holidays,” Montrey says. “He’s designed a special holiday menu, featuring classics and standbys, plus a few new takes on traditional favorites. If one of our residents has a time-honored family recipe they’d like to have the chef try out, I’m sure he’ll be happy to oblige.” Residents and their families can take comfort in knowing that all programs and amenities focus first on keeping everyone safe. Regular disinfection procedures, the use of hand sanitizers and face masks, and social distancing procedures are paired with wellness checks to offer residents at The Gatesworth added security. “There is nothing more important to us than the health and safety of our residents,” Montrey explains. “We are taking every available precaution. Safety has always been a part of our daily life here. Increasing our already intensive protocols has been an effective way to safeguard health and grant peace of mind.” “No matter what obstacles are in our way, the exceptional community at The Gatesworth finds a way to make the most of things,” she adds. “This holiday promises to be every bit as memorable and special as those in years past!” The Gatesworth, One McKnight Place, St. Louis, 314-993-0111, thegatesworth.com

“It’s a nice feeling to be able to depend on the staff for whatever we need. It really makes life easier for us, especially now.” — Charlotte, Resident

OUR SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY IS THRIVING. At The Gatesworth, social distancing does not mean social isolation. Today, we’re as vibrant, spirited and positive as ever before! Join us at The Gatesworth for a living experience nothing short of exceptional, and a community nothing less than extraordinary.

Exceptional People. Exceptional Living.

We invite you to learn what retirement living at The Gatesworth is all about. We’d love to get to know you.

Now welcoming new residents. Call to schedule a personal visit. 314-993-0111 | The Gatesworth.com | Facebook.com/TheGatesworth One McKnight Place—conveniently located north of Highway 40 just off I-170 The Gatesworth is committed to equal housing opportunity and does not discriminate in housing and services because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

DESIGN & DÉCOR

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A Woodland

CHRISTMAS By Nancy Robinson

Add a touch of country to your décor mix with a woodsy, vintage aesthetic.

Kim Seybert’s Woodland place mats mimic the look of real wooden place mats and are perfect for a nature-inspired luncheon with just the right amount of country charm. Sold in sets of four. (salliehome.com)

Christmas Horse by Suzanne Nicoll is a festive holiday image printed directly on a distressed wood panel made from tongue-and-groove slats of alder, hemlock or fir lumber with natural irregularities that make each piece appear to be vintage. (redhorsevintage.com)

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Elizabeth Lake brings back her Matisse place mats in a rich, jaunty green just in time for the holidays. The place mats measure 16 inches in diameter and are crafted of fine Belgian linen with a hand-stitched appliqué. Sold in sets of two. (elizabethlake.com)

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STYLE SPEAK

Natural Beauty By Bethany Christo Photos courtesy of Hollis Leather

‌The high quality and attention to detail in each buttery-soft item from Hollis Leather make the company’s durable, elegant accessories stand out when they’re slung over your shoulder, cuffed on your wrist or clasped in your hand. In colors including rustic brown, rich black and soft cornflower blue and often featuring pretty woven detailing, all of Hollis Leather’s pieces are stitched by hand using time-honored techniques. The leather totes, clutches, wallets, wrap wristlets, card sheaths, a new backpack and more are available to purchase online and in person at St. Louis Union Studio and area popups. Ladue News caught up with owner Kristin McDonough, a St. Louis resident as of July, to find out more about where she gets her inspiration, her hand-stitching techniques and how her leather-goods business was born. Why did you want to start a leather-goods business, and where did you learn to excel in the craft? I have always loved to work with my hands, and I was dabbling in metalwork around the same time I was exposed to leatherworking. Unlike many art forms, there is little opportunity to take classes in leatherwork techniques. However, there was a leather supply store near my house – I took a few workshops, picked up some leather and started practicing! I was particularly motivated to create a bag for myself that was more durable than the fastfashion pieces I had been using, but without compromising on style. Where do you find inspiration? My mom is a talented artist and illustrator and has always made creativity a part of my life. Since

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I was young, my mom surrounded my sister and I with artistic opportunities. She would sew us clothes, make us paper dolls and was just always taking on crafts and art in her everyday life, even

though she wasn’t pursuing art as a business. Although she was formally trained, she never looked down on my more amateur attempts and always emphasized the value of learning as you go. Aside from my mom, I also draw much of my inspiration from the material itself and use minimal designs that highlight the natural beauty of leather. I often feature the raw edge of the hide in my designs and include other tooling marks that are part of the tanning process. How do you think hand-stitching each item shapes the final product? I use a classic saddle stitch for almost all my work. It’s the most durable stitching technique that can’t be replicated by a machine. It locks at each stitch you make, so if one stitch happens to come out, the entire line won’t unravel. It’s a more time-consuming process, but I like it because it means I spend more time with each piece, and it is often while I am sewing the body of a bag that I can envision how to finish the piece with decoration and hardware. The results are a long-lasting product – leather ages beautifully, and this construction method complements that longevity.

Hollis Leather, hollis-leather.com

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LANDSCAPE

Scents of Citrus By Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess

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y grandmother from Florida had a beautiful garden with delightful citrus trees. When I was 10, she and my father conspired to take me to a tropical nursery to let me pick out my very own orange tree – a calamondin, a miniature orange with round, sour fruit used like a lime. Well-suited to pot culture, the decorative calamondin was the perfect starter tree for a lifelong obsession. Citrus trees have been adored for centuries. The French built elegant orangeries to protect potted trees that would die if left out in the cold. Locally, Henry Shaw built the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Linnean House to overwinter his prized collection of citrus trees. Well-adapted for migratory indoor-outdoor movable pots, citrus trees will thrive in Missouri with just a good southfacing window for the winter. I myself am addicted to citrus. The fragrance of orange blossoms and the anticipated tang of fresh lime juice cause me to salivate immediately. Similar in size to my girlhood calamondin, but with sweeter fruit, is the handsome, oval ‘Nagami’ kumquat. With mild, olive-shaped fruits, it’s the most common variety in the U.S. Many lemon varieties also are recommended as houseplants, including the sweet Meyer and variegated pink Eureka. Kara mandarin and Oroblanco grapefruit grafted on dwarf stock also work well. Lime varieties for pots include our common grocery store Bearss seedless (Persian) and the miniature Mexican (Key) lime. Kaffir is a Thai lime with aromatic leaves essential for a great tom yum soup. A chef ’s favorite is the Australian finger lime with long, skinny, juicy fruits used as a culinary garnish. Palestine and Mexican sweet limes are low-acid fruits that are wonderful for juicing. Rangpur lime isn’t actually a

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true lime but rather is a hybrid between a mandarin and a citron. It’s highly sought after as a cocktail flavoring agent. Standard citrons, meanwhile, are unusual fruits that have special status in many parts of the world; Etrogs and Assads are prized Middle Eastern fruits used in Jewish traditions, and Buddha’s hand is a treasured gift in Asia – lacking any juicy interior, it consists only of a thick peel that’s candied in sugar syrup before eating. Finally, yuzu, a Japanese citron relative, is celebrated in the kitchen for its aromatic fruits. To grow happy citrus trees indoors, choose a very bright window or add a plant light for up to 8 hours a day. They hate wet roots, so choose soil that drains well, but that never dries out completely. A deep treatment with tepid water every week or so is beneficial, and high humidity is appreciated. Best choices for pots are small-maturing, grafted dwarf or semidwarf selections that are self-fertile. When grown indoors, winter-flowering citrus need your help. First, play honeybee, and increase

fruit set by using a paintbrush to transfer pollen from one flower to the next. Also, use a high nitrogen-soluble fertilizer to keep plants vigorous. Finally, a simple solution of one part rubbing alcohol, five parts warm water and a squirt of dish soap will effectively control spider mites or other pests; neem oil may also be used safely. Last but certainly not least, be absolutely certain that all chance of frost has passed before commencing the annual spring migration from the sunroom back to the front terrace or back patio.

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Closing on Another Successful Year

Thank You to All of Our Clients 2020 Sold Properties

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Women

THE

OF CLAYTON ROAD By Brittany Nay | Photos by Christina Kling-Garrett

A high-profile metro area thoroughfare is experiencing a boom among commercial developments led by female businesspeople.

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new wave of powerful female business owners is leading Ladue’s popular shopping strip along Clayton Road. In a historic shift for the traditionally male-led business district, more women have set up shop in recent years, banding together with the neighborhood’s longtime businesswomen to form a strong female network. Building owner Judy Zafft says the significant change certainly shows in her seven storefronts on Clayton Road. “As the years evolve, we’re seeing more women-owned businesses, from boutiques to salons,” she says, noting the majority of her tenants today are successful female shop owners. Melodie Tauben, longtime owner of Vie women’s boutique, says the women-led businesses have found a strong network in the Ladue Merchants

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Association – spearheaded by fellow female businesswoman Jodi Allen, who co-owns Companion Bakery – which makes efforts to host events for the Clayton business district, such as the Ladue Holiday Walk, food drives and sidewalk sales. “The owners in my part of the strip have almost all been women, and we join together for special events and sales, fostering a feeling of camaraderie and community,” Tauben says. Another female business owner, Sarah Rennie, who opened All Four Corners Picture Framing Studio last year, says she is proud to be recognized among the strip’s “shrewd, determined businesspeople,” and agrees the women-led business association “is focused on how we have strength in numbers to promote our entire district,” also noting the supportive band of fellow shops – such as Sign of the Arrow, a volunteer-staffed nonprofit retail needlepoint and gift shop founded by the St. Louis Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women – that send customers her way. Cha Boutique owner Sarah Garlich echoes that the women business owners along Clayton Road support one another. “I’ve gotten to know them all really well, and I try my best to support everyone and buy something from them … because as much as we’re competitors, we still want each other to do well,” she says. “If I don’t have something, I always refer [customers] to next door at Vie or someone in the area who might be worth checking out rather than going to a big-box store first.” Among the longtime female business owners, like Polly Lett of Imagination Toys, is Paulette Friedman of Special Occasions, who says it’s “positively outstanding” that more women owners are joining the neighborhood. Although there is an emphasis on online sales in today’s retail landscape, Friedman notes many people still want to experience the personalized service offered by Clayton Road’s female boutique owners. All the stores, from Vie to Mister Guy and MG Women – co-owned by another of the strip’s female businesswomen, Sarah Rhim – send Friedman customers “because they know people are going to be taken care of with grace and elegance,” she says. Pat Menzel, who co-owns Trillium hair salon with Sandra Godwin, agrees that there is a sense of community among the female business owners along Clayton Road. “It’s just such a friendly place to be, and everyone is very welcoming, inclusive and ready to help,” she says. “If I’m running late [ for a salon appointment], I send the ladies shopping next door, and they come back having bought some great things. It’s good for everybody involved.” And Zafft says that camaraderie among the female business owners is a win-win for the store owners and customers alike: “It makes for a nice, welcoming place to shop and socialize.”

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PROMOTION

YOU’LL BE SPENDING MORE TIME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS THIS YEAR, so take this opportunity to elevate your festivities with tips from these local designers. BY ALECIA HUMPHREYS

COMFORTABLY FESTIVE FASHION TRENDS FOR CASUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

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Katie Yeadon spent approximately eight years aiding the fashion departments at Allure, Seventeen and Glamour magazines. In her current role as a freelance fashion columnist, Yeadon is fascinated by how industry demands have shifted in 2020 and says these changes will be more evident than ever this holiday season. How, you ask? Let’s just say, we are all about to up our athleisure game. “I definitely think the holidays will feel more casual and laidback this year,” Yeadon says, “but that doesn’t mean we should sacrifice style or festive attire.” Yeadon suggests a jewel-toned satin blouse with a classic black pant for a comfortable, sophisticated style. Those looking for a trendier take, though, should try a fun, off-the-shoulder metallic top with jeans. “Dress it down, and make it more fun,” Yeadon says. For the ultimate style-meets-comfort vibe, though, a black satin jumpsuit is perfection, which Yeadon says can easily be dressed up with a strappy heel or dressed down with a blazer and booties. For true comfort, Yeadon suggests flowy pants or joggers, as they are trendy yet comfortable. “Be sure to dress up your more comfortable look with fun jewelry,” she adds.

Even though comfort is queen these days, Yeadon says a dress certainly isn’t off-limits. “Try pairing [your dress] with an elevated blazer for warmth or if you need a little coverage,” she says. Last but certainly not least, Yeadon suggests playing with textile textures. “A tonal look is always elegant,” she says. “Try mixing textures with a metallic tank, suede pants and a fun faux fur-lined wrap!” Texture, in fact, is what she says is the most important factor to be in style this season. “Lots of texture,” she says in terms of current trends. “Fuzzy cardigans are having a moment [for] a more casual overall look but one that is very styled and puttogether. [There’s a focus on] interesting necklines and details. The puffed sleeve is going to be everywhere this winter.” Whether you are staying home for the holiday or attending a smaller gathering, Yeadon encourages feeling festive. “Our clothing reflects our mood, and there’s no better way to elevate your mood and embrace the festivity of the holiday season than with a great outfit,” Yeadon says.

PROMOTION

EASILY ELEVATE YOUR HOLIDAY DECOR WITH THESE SIMPLE TECHNIQUES Decorating for the holidays can add so much to seasonal festivities, but it can also be time-consuming, expensive and stressful. So how does one easily add sparkle to both the interior and exterior of their familiar facade this season? According to Jenna Siebert of J&J Design Team, it’s a lot more simple than it sounds! For the interior, Siebert recommends placing ornaments into multiple glass vases of various heights on a mantle or table top. “Use different sizes and textures of ornaments,” she says. “Bonus: If they are placed in front of a mirror, it will bring another layer of sparkle to your setup.” Siebert says she likes using unique vases or unexpected items as a centerpiece. “Create a grouping of pieces that make you happy and bring a sense of joy and good vibes to your home,” Siebert say. “Decorating for the holidays does not have to be over-the-top or difficult. You can simply use items you may already have but in different ways or in different places!” Another pro tip is incorporating candles. “I like placing groupings of candles together that are complementary to each other but maybe different shapes and heights,” Siebert says. “It’s fun to get a few holiday-themed candles in the mix.” If you aren’t necessarily a fan of the open flame, though, she suggests using some twinkle lights here and there. “I also like to incorporate a few things that glitter to add another layer of shine to the mix,” says Siebert. “Use a sequins table runner that catches the light. Add metallics wherever you can!” Siebert also suggests adding plenty of greenery around the house by putting wreaths in the windows or

adding garland of any kind to the mantle or entry table. She also says to switch up your throw pillows and, of course, add more candles. She notes that a great way to add festivity to your home without needing to redo the entire decor is to focus on vignettes, or small corners of the home that you can go all-out with your decorating in, but on a smaller scale. To make things even easier on yourself, pick festive items that mesh with your everyday decor, thereby lessening the need for pulling and replacing items at the start and end of the season. For the exterior, Siebert says it depends on how extreme a homeowner cares to go. However, she says she personally likes to add garland around the door or porch and recommends stringing lights. She also likes to add a beautiful wreath on the front door. “Add some battery-operated twinkle lights to your door wreaths,” she suggests. “Place pots of greenery next to your doorway or front steps. Do whatever makes you smile when you come home, and think about your guests that come over and what they see as they arrive. I like to create a little bit of a magical and welcoming mood by the entry. Just have fun with it!”

IMAGINE YOUR HOME TOTALLY ORGANIZED

DESIGNER PROFILES By Maggie Peters

D iane Mantovani S av v y D e S i g n g r o u p

iane Mantovani established Savvy Design Group in 2009. Her passion for design, creative eye, strong work ethic and excellent team have made her firm a leader in the metro area design community. Her experience ranges from new construction design and build, to commercial space planning, to both residential and commercial remodels. Mantovani is an award-winning designer who finds inspiration in travel, music and art. When not working, she loves to travel – Italy, Cabo and Malibu are favorite destinations! Mantovani has also been involved in a variety of philanthropic endeavors in the area, a favorite being a remodel project at Our Little Haven. She is also active with the Old Newsboys organization and St. Louis University High School. Mantovani believes that collaboration is the key to success, whether it’s a design project or a philanthropic opportunity.

9810 Clayton Road, St. Louis | 314-432-7289 savvyladue.com

B r e tt C l a r k

S av v y D e S i g n g r o u p

aised in St. Louis, Brett Clark holds a BFA in interior architecture from Columbia College Chicago. After spending several years working in different facets of the Chicago design industry, he returned to St. Louis and accepted a position with Savvy Design Group in 2017. Clark specializes in both residential and commercial design. He is an award-winning part of the Savvy team and has been the lead designer on historic renovations, hospitality design and high-end residential remodels. He confidently works alongside architects, builders, contractors and craftsmen to help facilitate a client’s vision. He believes that it is a designer’s responsibility to create spaces that are a true reflection of a client’s personality and lifestyle. Sophistication and timelessness are staples of his work. Clark starts every morning practicing yoga, is a “pro” at assembling the perfect charcuterie board and loves to plan his next big adventure through travel.

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Great HOLIDAY GIFTS

By Maggie Peters

Chesterfield Jewelers 17037 Baxter Road, 636-537-5590, chesterfieldjewelers.com Chesterfield Jewelers has an exquisite collection of jewelry and fine gifts. Its designers include Alex Sepkus, FOPE and Oscar Heyman – and its offerings include the largest selection of Herend fine porcelain in the St. Louis area. Enjoy free gift-wrapping with the purchase of all your holiday gifts!

12 N. Central Ave., 314-721-2210, thediamondshop.net Visit The Diamond Shop for all your holiday gifts, with all jewelry 40 percent off and all watches 25 percent off this season! Go online to make an appointment, schedule a virtual shopping experience or shop its extended holiday hours beginning Thursday, Dec. 17.

Petals Patio & Garden 9757 Clayton Road, 314-942-1536, petalspatio.com Fisher Blacksmithing’s hand-forged steel with cherrywalnut handles make these handcrafted garden tools from Petals Patio & Garden the ideal gift for any gardener in your life. The high-quality traditional craftsmanship ensures this gift will last.

K. Hall Design 9831 Clayton Road, 314-963-3293, khallstudio.com Enjoy the smell of winter without the chill! This limited-edition fir-and-grapefruit chrome hobnail candle at K. Hall Design will fill your home with the clean, fresh scent of grapefruit zest and fir oils and create the perfect holiday atmosphere.

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Sasha Nicholas 9752 Clayton Road, 314-997-5854, sashanicholas.com Sasha Nicholas makes the everyday memorable with personalized dinnerware, including this Champagne bucket. Make it yours with a personalized inscription of 300 characters or less. All Sasha Nicholas products are kiln-fired in its Kirkwood studio. $185

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DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY

By Amanda Dahl | Home photos by Peaks View, LLC | Agent photo by Westrich Photography

8401 UNIVERSITY DRIVE  CLAYTON GARDENS

ituated in beautiful Clayton Gardens, this executive home shines at only 7 years of age with a refined exterior and interior. You’ll fall in love with the 10-foot ceilings and arched doorways, custom millwork and luxe amenities, like the zoned surround sound and security systems. Wake up in the main-level master suite, where a spa-like bath – with an oversize shower, a jet tub and a roomy organized closet – spoils you rotten as you prep for the day. Settle in the hearth or breakfast room, with your daily espresso, both of which are attached to the chef ’s kitchen. Butler and walk-in pantries, high-end appliances, and marble and granite counters make dinner prep a delight. Discover three bedroom suites and a living area on the second level, while the finished lower level entertains with a rec room, bar, private office, future wine cellar and more.

This 4-bedroom, 5 full-bathroom and 1 half-bathroom home in Clayton is listed for $2.15 million.

Wayne Norwood & Ben Patton, Finest Homes 314-629-3931 (Norwood), 314-435-4606 (Patton), finesthomesstl.com, janetmcafee.com From its humble beginning, Janet McAfee Real Estate, a recognized local leader, enjoys a corporate office, 100-plus active agents and a significant presence in the central corridor. Through exclusive relocation and marketing affiliations, the syndication of listings, leading real estate portals and distinguished luxury partners, Janet McAfee Real Estate offers global reach. A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | DECEMBER 18, 2020

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By Amanda Dahl | Home photos by Spicewood Photography | Agent photo by Carmody Creative

711 SHERWOOD DRIVE  SHERWOOD FOREST

esiding in the desirable Sherwood Forest neighborhood, this gorgeous Tudor boasts a brick façade and notable architectural details. Step inside and be further impressed by the masterful millwork that is featured throughout. The sprawling first floor invites the outside in through a beautiful bay window in the great room, where you can entertain with ease. The updated kitchen features an enviable farm sink and a view that frames the backyard. You’ll adore the outdoor oasis, which appeals with a tiered patio and decks, plus a pool. Continue your exploration upstairs, where a lavish master suite backs against a spare room, offering a unique expansion opportunity. The additional four bedrooms, as well as ample closet space, sit on the same level, and will appeal to each family member. Bonus amenities include a wellappointed laundry room and a lower level, with a rec room, additional laundry area and storage space.

This 5-bedroom, 2 full-bathroom and 1 half-bathroom home in Webster Groves is listed for $939,000. Jill Azar 314-616-8836 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy has expertise of the central corridor and consistently ranks among local top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of the 100-plus agents there specialize in luxury real estate. All are familiar with metro area neighborhoods, from the Central West End to Highway 64/40 to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL

Moving Dates By Andrea Smith

Veiled Prophet Ball Each year, the Veiled Prophet Ball celebrates young women who have shown a dedication to community service with a formal, invitation-only gala in late December. The 135th annual ball in December 2019 hosted an audience of at least 2,000 guests at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, introduced 58 women making their debut into society and crowned a new Queen of Love and Beauty – as is tradition. Like many other large events, the 136th VP Ball has been rescheduled to sometime next year. “Since March 2020, the Veiled Prophet Organization has been carefully evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on our region,” VP spokesman Matt Schumacher said in a written statement. “In May, after discussions with our leadership and many event partners, we decided to postpone our 2020 ball to a later date in 2021. The safety of everyone participating in this event, including our members, their families and all of our event partners and vendors, was the driving force behind this decision.” The VP Community Service Initiative provides VP members and their families opportunities to participate in community service efforts with a goal “to improve the lives of all who call St. Louis home,” according to the VP website. Each year, about 50 to 70 young women are recognized at the VP Ball for their outstanding service. Schumacher says the VP Organization will determine plans for future events “when local and national health authorities determine large gatherings to be safe for everyone.”

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Fleur de Lis Charity Ball The Fleur de Lis Charity Ball is traditionally held in late December to present young women of debutante age to the Archdiocese of St. Louis and raise money in support of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 62nd ball has been rescheduled to June 25, 2021, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. “After much consideration and detailed

The 135th Annual Veiled Prophet Ball

inquiries with involved vendors and facilities, the Fleur de Lis board made the decision to reschedule the ball in response to the ongoing health concerns and restrictions on gatherings due to the [COVID-19] pandemic,” wrote Michelle Osterholt, Fleur de Lis public relations chair, in an email statement. “The Fleur de Lis organization fully expects the ball to be a beautiful and memorable evening for the honorees, their families and friends, as it has been in the past.” The 61st Fleur de Lis Charity Ball in December 2019 raised $30,000 for the metro area hospital, bringing the Fleur de Lis Organization’s total donations over time to $2.997 million. Osterholt says the only changes expected to the 62nd ball are those relating to potential gathering restrictions in the summer.

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Helping the families of those who MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

or suffered a catastrophic injury for our safety.

In Memoriam Retired Capt. David Dorn St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept. EOW 6/6/20

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Officer Tamarris Bohannon Sgt. Herschel Turner St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept. EOW 8/30/20

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In Honor Paramedic Erik Bedwell Joachim-Plattin Ambulance District

Thank You BackStoppers Supporters Since 1959, The BackStoppers has assisted more than 170 families of police officers, firefighters and publicly-funded paramedics/EMTs in the region who made the ultimate sacrifice or suffered a catastrophic injury in the line of duty. The BackStoppers supports families of fallen heroes by paying off all debt, providing health and dental insurance, reimbursing for out-of-pocket medical expenses, and assisting with tuition and educational costs from day care through university. The BackStoppers provides roughly $2 million in assistance each year. We are sincerely grateful for your dedication to our mission that made this assistance possible. Thank you for your generous support. *End of Watch

Make a Difference–Become A BackStopper The BackStoppers is a membership organization open to anyone interested in supporting the families of those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Donations are tax deductible. Send your check, payable to The BackStoppers to: The BackStoppers P.O. Box 795168, St. Louis, MO 63179-0700 OR Visit our website: www.backstoppers.org for more information and to make an online donation.

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St. Patrick Center board member and former client, Toni Jordan (front) and family.

Home for the Holidays By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Christina Kling-Garrett

ounded in 1983 by social worker Edith Cunnane in partnership with the Archdiocese of St. Louis and Catholic Charities of St. Louis, St. Patrick Center works to assist people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. “We are a Housing First organization,” explains Kelly Peach, senior director of communications. “We get people housed as quickly as possible and provide them with wrap-around support services to maintain their housing and achieve their goals.” There are three primary ways St. Patrick Center helps people transform their lives: immediate support, such as food, clothing and rent/utility assistance; short-term transitions, which are rapid transitions to housing with shorter term case management; and long-term transformations, which require longer term, more intensive case management to maintain housing. “We meet with clients and ask them what is going on in their lives and what are their barriers [to getting housed],” Peach says. “People are coming to us in crisis and in need – including job loss or eviction. When they come to us, amazing things can happen.” Some of St. Patrick Center’s amazing results include recent client George, a U.S. Army veteran who was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve been through the storm, but I’m still here; thanks to St. Patrick Center, I’ll be home for the holidays,” George says. He now serves as a staff member at St. Patrick Center.

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Another former client, Toni Jordan, currently serves on the St. Patrick Center board. A recipient of a 2020 St. Louis Women of Achievement Award for volunteer service and leadership, Jordan also closed on a house this year. “I feel amazing,” she says. “I’m grounded in my recovery and so proud to be a voice for St. Patrick Center clients by serving as a board member.” There are many ways to get involved with St. Patrick Center, including volunteering, donating and attending virtual and in-person events. “There are also wish lists on our website at stpatrickcenter.org for items we need for our clients, such as move-in kits,” Former client and current staff member Peach adds. at St. Patrick Center, George. St. Patrick Center mourned the loss of Cunnane in January, though her family is still greatly involved. Peach concludes, “It’s inspiring how one family can start something that is now so intrinsic to our community.” St. Patrick Center, 800 N. Tucker Blvd., 314-802-0700, stpatrickcenter.org

ARTS & CULTURE

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DINNER TO GO

Diego’s By Mabel Suen

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iego’s in University City features elevated Mexican cantina-style street food with an emphasis on small plates, such as sheet pan nachos, barramundi (fish) tacos and costra (griddled cheese) tacos, all available for pickup via online ordering. The eatery – which comes from Natasha Kwan and Rick Roloff, who also own the adjoining restaurant, Frida’s – opened in midOctober in the space that formerly housed Momos Ouzaria Taverna. “We both have a passion for Mexican cuisine,” Kwan says. “My husband, Rick, grew up just north of Mexico in a border town around traditional Mexican food, not Tex-Mex. I lived in Chicago for 10 years prior to moving back to St. Louis, and there’s a taqueria [Mexican taco restaurant] on every corner.” Diego’s takes its name from prominent late20th-century Mexican painter Diego Rivera, in counterpoint to its neighbor’s namesake, Frida Kahlo, also a prominent 20th-century Mexican painter. Unlike Frida’s, which dishes strictly vegetarian fare, Diego’s serves seafood and poultry. Among its most popular items, for instance, is a grilled fish taco that features barramundi, onion, cilantro, tomato, lime and smoked crema, tangy Mexican cream. Diego’s carnitas taco comes with seasoned chicken, onion, cilantro, cotija (Mexican cheese made from cow’s milk) and lime. All tacos feature corn tortillas. “You’re going to find the freshness and detail to good ingredients in both of our restaurants,” Kwan says. “One thing that’s very clear with both concepts is that we’re providing the top-quality food available.” As an example of her testament to “clean” food, Kwan’s sheet pan nachos come loaded with cheese, salsa, crema, tomato, cilantro, radish and optional add-ons including shrimp and chicken. The eatery fries its chips in a non-GMO rice bran oil that makes them light and grease-free. Costra tacos, another menu highlight, incorporate Chihuahua and Monterey Jack cheese as a shell. The street food-style tacos come with either chicken or roasted chiles, as well as onion,

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cilantro and avocado, and, for the latter, tomato and the spicy red Mexican sauce salsa roja. Diego’s bar, meanwhile, offers a list of beer, wine, margaritas and house cocktails like the Nueva Escuela, with Old Forrester 86

bourbon, clove, cascara (coffee cherry tea) and coconut sugar.

Diego‘s, 630 North and South Road, University City, 314-553-9906, diegosstl.com

THE WINE LIFE By Stanley Browne

‌2013 TOLAINI LEGIT Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Location: Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy Owner: Pierluigi Tolaini Winemaker: Francesco Rosi Approximate Retail Price: $50 Website: tolaini.it/en TASTING NOTES Color: Very dark and opaque in the center, almost mahogany, spreading to a deep crimson at the edge Aroma: Deep dark red fruits, spiced cherry and toasted vanilla with hints of anise and a fine, rustic earthiness Taste: Rich fruits intermingle with oak notes and bright acidity ending in a lingering finish

n 2013, the bountiful harvest of cabernet sauvignon grapes at Tolaini Estate prompted its winemakers and staff to

make a 100 percent cab that year rather than simply using the harvest as blending grape for their superTuscans. Thus was born Legit. This cab easily ranks among the more well-known and celebrated cabs throughout the world. Legit possesses all of the distinct qualities found in a balanced, complex cab, but with the added bonus of “Old World”-style nuances – distinctively, the rustic earthiness and flavors common in Tuscans. The 2013 Legit tastes amazing right out of the bottle and only gets better as it opens up. Aging Legit, moreover, only improves its already outstanding qualities. Pierluigi Tolaini, the winery’s namesake, founder and owner, left home a poor farmer and headed to Canada, where he started a business with one old truck delivering water to oil drilling rigs. In 1963, that

one old truck eventually became TransX, one of North America’s leading transportation services (and Canada’s largest private transportation company). Forty years later, Tolaini returned to his homeland in Tuscany to realize his lifelong dream of starting a winery. Tolaini Estate today ranks as a top winery in Tuscany, producing, in addition to Legit, some of the region’s finest Chiantis and super-Tuscans. Food Pairings: Legit pairs splendidly with braised, smoked, grilled or roasted beef, pork or lamb; herbs like rosemary and thyme; charcuterie; mushrooms and mushroom- and meat-based pasta; and garlic.

Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne owns Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves.

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ARTS SPEAK

A Star Is Born

(in St. Louis) By Brittany Nay | Photo by Leigh Keily

‌St. Louis’ own Hunter Sansone is making a name for himself in Hollywood. The Chaminade College Preparatory graduate, who stars in Disney+’s new sports film, Safety, and DC Universe’s hit CW series, Stargirl, spoke with LN about his journey from childhood weekends among hundreds of animals at his family’s 123-acre farm just outside St. Louis to realizing his dream of becoming an actor in Los Angeles. What inspired you to become an actor? I grew up an outdoorsy athlete, but my mom – a professional singer – was always telling me, “You should look into acting; you would be a great actor.” And “mom knows best,” as the saying goes. She was going to an acting class in St. Louis, and I went with her, and I got hooked and fell in love. Then I drove to Springfield, Missouri every weekend to take acting classes. I took it seriously at a young age. Describe landing the role of Daniel in Disney+’s Safety. My friend Kyle Allen called me and said, “Hunter, I just read this script – it’s 100 percent you.” I have a great support group of actors in LA, and I will gladly pass a script their way if it’s a better fit for them – that’s what Kyle did for me. I auditioned via tape from where I was filming Stargirl in Atlanta and Skyped with director Reggie Hudlin, who was born and raised in East St. Louis and an Oscar-nominated producer from Django Unchained. He created something really special – and Safety is a true story, so a lot of pressure comes with that, but he did it justice. Tell us about filming Safety. It’s the true story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey’s journey, a freshman football player at Clemson University, who has to take in his little brother while their mom is in drug rehab. My character, Daniel, is by Ray-Ray’s side while he navigates this really tough situation. Daniel embodies the core theme of the film itself, which is family, so that

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really ignited my passion to play this character. It was an incredible experience, with the majority of filming in Atlanta. We shot a week in Clemson, and that was the highlight. Every single game sequence was shot live at halftime in the middle of a game with 80,000 screaming fans. They got on the PA system and announced Disney would be shooting some film scenes, and it was like live theater on steroids – one take for five football plays we had rehearsed for months, and we executed them all and walked away with a

success. It was a dream. Any advice for budding St. Louis actors? If you’re really interested in film and television, it’s hard to do it if you’re not in LA. That’s where the agencies are, that’s where the top-notch acting is and that’s where the auditions are. Get into acting classes and research, study and really devour it. If you’re truly passionate, it’s a calling of yours, and you believe you can’t do anything else with your life but this art form of acting, that’s how you have to do it.

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The CWe’s Delmar maker DisTriCT greeTs a fourTh resiDenT To iTs ranks – This one WiTh more Than half a CenTury as an area visual arT oasis. By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos courtesy of craft Alliance

s plein-air painters (who adopt as a studio all of the great outdoors) can attest, creating visual art sometimes takes space, often considerable space, so a recent relocation by one of the metro area’s longest-tenured art-centered organizations may well overjoy local artists at all levels. In October, the 56-year-old Craft Alliance (previously Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design) moved from 6640 Delmar Blvd. in University City, its home since 1969, to a new facility at 5080 Delmar Blvd. In so doing, it almost doubled its area, from 8,000 to 14,000 square feet. Craft Alliance now occupies the burgeoning Delmar Maker District (delmarmakerdistrict.com) of St. Louis’ Central West End and Academy neighborhoods. There, it joins MADE (Makers, Artists, Designers and Entrepreneurs), The Magic House @ MADE and Third Degree Glass Factory. “It’s been quite a year,” reflects Mark Witzling, Craft Alliance’s executive director, himself a practicing abstract painter (markwitzlingart.com). “I would not have believed it if you had told me

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that we would be announcing a major relocation, completely renovating a building and moving during a pandemic – and still completing the project on time. “It’s quite an accomplishment by everyone involved in this effort, which benefits the entire community by creating a great new venue for craft education.” Overseeing design and architectural services at the new facility was St. Louis’ Mademan Design; that firm previously provided similar services for Third Degree Glass Factory. The CWE facility can “serve more students and host larger exhibitions and events,” a Craft Alliance press release states, because it features “larger studios, an expanded exhibition gallery as well as retail space, and administrative offices. New studio space includes facilities for artists-in-residence, ceramics, metals, wood, fiber, glass and other craft media.” The press release continues that Craft Alliance “engages over 25,000 people annually.” It also quotes Witzling as eagerly anticipating collaboration with other residents of the Delmar Maker District. That district, according to its mission statement,

seeks “to create an environment to attract artisans, designers, makers and entrepreneurs of all walks of life who will live, make and sell their goods” and to become “a destination for both locals and tourists to create, shop, learn and socialize.” Craft Alliance – a “nonprofit art center dedicated to empowering and enriching communities through craft,” according to the press release – wholeheartedly welcomes visitors to its new locale, including its Staenberg Gallery (where the inaugural artists-in-residence exhibition there concluded on Halloween) and its gallery shop. Regarding that welcome, the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated safety measures, which are subject to change, for limited-capacity guided tours. Specifically, visitors to the new locale have to sign in and answer a brief questionnaire, undergo a temperature check, sanitize their hands, observe social distancing protocols and, of course, wear face masks.

It’s a very engaging space, with larger studios and a beautiful retail gallery shop.” – mark WiTZling

For the safety of the Craft Alliance community, the nonprofit urges visitors and artists to visit at a different time, if feeling sick or experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as well as to follow governmental and health official guidelines for isolation and testing. Witzling reflects with pride on how Craft Alliance’s new locale has thus far impressed visitors. “We have been giving tours of our building since we moved, and the community response has been extremely positive,” he says. “We hear comments about how open and inviting the new space is, and visitors love the light from the skylights above the new Staenberg Gallery and the way light moves through the windows between the studios. “It’s a very engaging space, with larger studios and a beautiful retail gallery shop. During a recent tour of the studios, one visitor said, ‘It just keeps going and going.’ I think our members feel that we have created a vibrant new space that encourages collaboration and creativity. I hope everyone has a chance to come see the realization of our vision for Craft Alliance here in the Delmar Maker District.” Craft Alliance, 5080 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-725-1177, craftalliance.org

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This 2BR/1.5BA condo is the perfect choice if you are looking for location & convenience. Start your morning with a stroll down to Starbucks & finish the day with dinner at one of your favorite Clayton hot spots. Enjoy the club room, workout facility & pool, or have your guests stay in the Claytonian guest suite; no amenity is left out. With a 24 hour doorman & two spacious garage parking spots, you can feel safe coming & going at any time. This unit boasts a recently renovated kitchen & master bath, new appliances, fully replaced HVAC system & a new hot water heater. With a neutral color palette throughout, you can come in & immediately feel at home! While you have everything you could need right here in the neighborhood, you are less than a mile to the highway, & only 10 minutes to Lambert International Airport. Come see firsthand why The Claytonian is one of the most sought after condo buildings in the area! - MLS#: 20030192 David Klotz, Broker, Blue Ribbon Realtors, 29 Country Life Acres, St. Louis, MO. 63131 (314) 993-4488

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