St. Charles County , MO September 2020 by City Lifestyle

SEPTEMBER 2020

The STYLE Issue

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A CUSTOM BUILD FOR FRIENDS

FROM BRAIDS TO BOBS

ONE PIECE AT A TIME

LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Fred Sussman | fred.sussman@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Judy Peters | judy.peters@lifestylepubs.com

St. Charles County…you’ve got STYLE! IN THIS SEPTEMBER “STYLE” ISSUE, WE’VE CAPTURED A WIDE VARIETY

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OF THAT DISTINCTIVE FLAIR. Whether in home décor, architecture, automobiles,

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hairstyles, or even cocktails, we hope this issue inspires you to embrace your unique-

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ness and follow your passions with your own style. You’ll be dazzled by the elegant and functional home created by Liston Design

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Build, as well as two historical renovations we feature: Steeple View Manor by Patricia McKelvey and a 1952 Chevy pickup by Neal Stearns. And Architect Ron Powell is repurposing a unique building in St. Charles called The Octagon Building. His vision is captivating. If your vision is to update your current dwelling place, we offer some tips for freshening up your home by refinishing your cabinetry and/or staircases by Envision Cabinets, a new business in St. Peters. Our hope is that we will always appreciate each other’s exclusive style – whether in our personal dwellings, fashion choices, or personality traits. Let’s

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

FEATURES 10 A Custom Build for Friends A Functional Design for Family

18 One Piece at a Time Restoring a Classic

22 Country Manor Restored to its Former Grandeur Patricia McKelveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meticulous Renovation and Creative Vision

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34 From Braids to Bobs What's Trending Now

DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

Open House

Culinary Creations

18 DIY 20 Food & Wine 22 Renovate & Refine 26 Giving Back 30 Locally Owned 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Inspired By

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AROUND TOWN

AN EVENING UNDER THE MISSOURI SKY St. Charles County Parks & The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce hosts a night under the stars, Tuesday, September 8, 7:30 p.m. at Brommelsiek Astronomy Park. Enjoy a charcuterie board for two and a bottle of your choice of red or white wine. Stargazing and guided “tours” with the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) will be provided with 5 different telescopes for viewing. Guests are encouraged to social distance by bringing their own blanket or lounge chairs. $80/couple (adults only). Rainout date: September 17. To register: gstcc.com/events.

Avalon Park, an Independent Living Neighborhood in Cottleville, near MO-364 and Gutermuth Rd. that’s slated to open next summer. Under local ownership and management, Avalon Park “will open its doors and welcome seniors to live the worry-free lifestyle they want in a neighborhood that’s as friendly as it is thriving.” For more information, visit www.avalonparksl.com/.

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OPEN HOUSE

A FUNCTIONAL DESIGN FOR FAMILY

A C U S TO M B U I L D FOR FRIENDS ARTICLE ARCO & ASSOCIATES

FOR JEANNE AND KEITH LISTON OF LISTON DESIGN BUILD, WORKING WITH THEIR FRIENDS TO CREATE THEIR DREAM “FOREVER HOME” WAS A DREAM IN ITSELF. “We had worked with them on updating and adding to their previous home, so the level of comfort was there from the get-go which made the process unbelievably smooth from beginning to end,” Jeanne says.

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Leveraging their 15-year relationship, the two couples came together to build and design an elegant yet comfortable 7,500 square-foot home in St. Charles County. Working off of inspiration from the homeowners’ lake house, the end product gave them the perfect, peaceful getaway they were looking for – right at home – and just in time for a global pandemic. Although their family couldn’t have been happier upon moving in during March of 2018, they also couldn’t have anticipated the relief of having space for the entire family just two years later when COVID-19 changed everything. “The shared spaces we built into our plan have never been more important than they are now,” the homeowners say. “We knew we wanted a house that allowed us to do everything we could possibly CONTINUED >

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want to do at home, but we didn’t quite know what that

they need is already in-house, not to mention on one

meant until recently. Our lower level and backyard have

floor. Purposely designed to let the entire family spread

become our family’s go-to entertainment venues while

out when “together but alone” time is needed, the home-

we’ve stayed safe at home, and we are so grateful for that.”

owners had no idea how important that choice would

As if the stunning vaulted ceiling wasn’t enough to take your breath away when first walking in, the main entrance

The upper level of the expansive home allows for

extends into a fully open eat-in kitchen. Taking advantage

entirely separate living quarters for everyone, in addition

of wooden shelves throughout the area and calming, neu-

to an open concept living, dining, and kitchen space.

tral colors, the great room welcomes you right away.

become in 2020.

With a cohesive French Country aesthetic throughout,

The lower level features a custom bar hand-crafted by

large cedar beams loom over the beautiful common area

the Liston Design Build team, a pool table in the center of

– a design element requested by the homeowners. The

the room, an additional living area, a workout room, and

kitchen features a large center island so the whole family

easy access to the outdoor patio and pool. So everything

can be together during meal prep before heading into the

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casual dining area just a few feet away, or to the formal dining room down the hall. Another highlight includes a large study with striking custom-built bookshelves dedicated to an entire wall filled with family treasures and mementos. The sophisticated study takes the term “accent wall” to an entirely new level. Between the multiple layers of shelving and a near floor to ceiling window to offset the darker wood, this office brings it all together for a polished, modern look. In a separate wing of the house, the master bedroom boasts detailed ceiling treatments and fixtures for a unique, cozy look. The bright master bathroom can be found beyond sliding barn doors that open up to a large walk-in shower, and free-standing bathtub. This master bath seems to go on forever with oversized mirrors alongside clean, white cabinets, tile, and doors. The Liston team made room for the beautiful bathtub by constructing a custom nook as well as building in a designated makeup area around the corner. While the initial ideas and inspiration remained intact throughout the process, this classic and casual custom build has shown what deliberate space planning can do for a home, an entire family, and even an unexpected quarantine. But with a lower level like this one, why ever leave home? Making the choice to install sliding glass doors to brighten the area, Liston Design Build ensured there was plenty of natural light to stream into the casual living area along with an entertainment space built for a king (or in this case, an entire family). Building a home from the ground up has always allowed for custom detail and specific design choices, but this project in particular will always have a special place in Jeanne and Keith’s hearts. “We were able to build and design an incredible home for some of our favorite people. Knowing we helped give them everything they could have ever wanted for their family is such a special feeling.” CityLifestyle.com/StCharlesCounty

CULINARY CREATIONS

Slow Cooking with Style ARTICLE JUDY PETERS | PHOTOGRAPHY GETTY IMAGES

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Cranberr y-Orange Pork Loin + 1 tablespoon oil + 1 pork loin (4 pounds), tied at 1-inch intervals + 14 ounces cranberry sauce + 1 cup dried cranberries + 3/4 cup orange juice + 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon + 3 strips orange zest + salt, to taste + pepper, to taste

Directions In skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Sear pork loin on all sides. In slow cooker, stir cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, orange juice, cinnamon and orange zest until combined. Set pork loin in middle of sauce mixture and drizzle sauce over meat. Cover and cook on low 4 hours, or until meat reaches 140-145 F. Transfer pork to cutting board. Remove twine. Strain cranberries from slow cooker; set aside. Pour strained liquid into skillet. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer 7-8 minutes. Spoon cranberries and sauce over pork loin. Find more recipes at Culinary.net. 16

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DIY

O n e P i e c e at a

Time ARTICLE JUDY PETERS

NEAL STEARNS HAS BEEN IN THE CAR INDUSTRY ALL HIS LIFE, AND ALWAYS DREAMED OF RESTORING A VINTAGE TRUCK…ESPECIALLY ONE WITH THE BODY STYLE OF 1947-54. That dream was recently realized when he completed this 1952 Chevy pickup truck. He says a “friend of a friend” found it in a cow pasture in Gerald, MO. He bought it for $800 sight unseen. It took many letters to the state of Missouri, several trips to the Mo. State Highway Patrol Inspection Station in Jefferson Barracks and to Jefferson City and, and a 14- month legal process to get the title and licensing for it. “The first thing I did was get it all sandblasted so I could even tell what body parts were rusty and needed replacing. Eleven body panels needed to be replaced…floorboards, cab corners, bottoms of the doors…and the rest sandblasted and reworked,” says Neal. His wife, JoAnne, asked if he had a name for it and he said, “No, but I’ve got a song for it. You know that Johnny Cash song, ‘One Piece at a Time?’“

RESTORING A CLASSIC

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And so it went. One piece at a time…with a variety of parts from around the country. He purchased it in September 2016 and was able to make it drivable by April 2019. “It’s got a ’78 Chevy Camaro front end suspension and engine, an ’87 Oldsmobile transmission, a 2003 Lexus differential under the back end of it, a Monte Carlo steering gear, and an S-10 Chevy front seat. It’s got an aftermarket heating and air conditioning system and radio. The paint is a custom color from a paint company in Georgia,” says Neal. “When you have a truck like this, you’re never really done with it. You’re always changing, improving and fixing it. I want to be able to take it anywhere.” The car has won awards in several local car shows, including First Place at JJ’s Restaurant car show in St. Charles last year.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

Country Manor Restored to its Fo r m e r G r a n deu r ARTICLE JUDY PETERS

PATRICIA MCKELVEY’S METICULOUS RENOVATION AND CREATIVE VISION PATRICIA MCKELVEY HAS A HEART FOR RESTORING HISTORY AND ALWAYS WANTED TO RENOVATE SOMETHING THAT HAD ONCE BEEN GRAND BUT HAD BECOME NEGLECTED OVER TIME. She found that opportunity in New Haven, MO, when she discovered a 62-acre farm and homestead in November 2015 and soon started restoring the home that she named Steeple View Manor, for its view of the neighboring church steeple…and transforming it into a charming four-bedroom rental retreat and event venue. That was the dream behind McKelvey Vineyards, at 8901 State Hwy YY in Missouri Wine Country. 22

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“That’s actually what attracted me to this land…the beautiful 19th Century stone farmhouse. I really wanted something historical, that was in sad shape, that I could restore back to its original condition,” explains Patricia. According to historical records, the property was homesteaded in 1853 via a land grant from then-president Franklin Pearce to an immigrant family named Twelker, who built the home in 1871. Around 1920 it was sold to another family and then again in 1953, so she is the fourth owner. “There had been a couple of additions to it, lots of paneling added, and it had become dilapidated over the last several years. But it’s the historical aspect of it that attracted me.” She says they started construction in May 2017 and finished in December, but it took many months prior to that to hire an historical architect to research the history. Then they had to get on the State and National Historical Register. “We drew up and submitted our plans to the National Parks Service and after the back-and-forth revision/approval process, finally the plans were approved and we could start the construction,” she says. “But there’s always hidden things that come up along the way, that we had to go back and get approval on from the National Parks Service.”

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She describes the décor as “elegant and fragile because it’s historic, but everything in there is original and authentic to the original German-style home. “The floors are original…there’s no insulation, it’s all limestone with plaster. So, there was a lot of plaster repair we had to do. The kitchen cabinets are all reclaimed barn wood, the countertops are soapstone (a natural substance), the bathroom vanities are poured concrete and reclaimed wood, and the trim around the doors and windows are all replicas from the original trim that we found under layers and layers.” They also found a couple of artifacts including a letter written in German, dated 1871. “It was so brittle, but I’m going to take it to someone that can help me preserve it.” She says her biggest challenge was finding the right people to do the kind of work needed to restore as much of the original home as possible…the old-style artisans who like to do that. And, trying to find historic things like the claw-foot tub that came from an old mansion in the Central West End that was being restored. There had been an addition put onto the house, but she had seen photos of the original front, so she wanted to be sure to reproduce it just that way…even down to the exact trim. “I eventually had the idea of putting in a vineyard on the property, and as I was planning this, the historian found out that the Twelkers had an extensive vineyard and winery on the property. I couldn’t believe it! They harvested the grapes and made the wine on the property, put it in big wooden vats on a wagon and took it to St. Louis to sell it.” So, the farmhouse and vineyards has now been restored to their former grandeur, even receiving a Missouri Preservation Award. The meticulous restoration made room for modern updates including large screen TVs, satellite TV, Wifi and a Sonos® sound system. Its four well-appointed bedrooms comfortably sleep eight, and the fully functional kitchen has an adjoining summer kitchen. Outside, the expansive patio features a wood burning pizza oven and fireplace. McKelvey Vineyards is a great place to spend the day, or to rent out for family reunions, weekend retreats, showers, a girl’s weekend, or any kind of celebration or party. “For example, we have a wedding party that’s going to have their rehearsal dinner there on the patio, spend the night in the manor, and the next day they’ll get dressed and get ready there, have their pictures taken there, get married on our wedding pad which is right outside the home, and have the reception up at the pavilion,” says Patricia. For more information on McKelvey Vineyards, go to mckelveyvineyards.com. 24

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OCTAGONAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES ARE CHARACTERIZED BY AN OCTAGONAL PLAN FORM, WHETHER A PERFECT GEOMETRIC OCTAGON OR A REGULAR EIGHT-SIDED POLYGON WITH APPROXIMATELY EQUAL SIDES. Octagonshaped buildings date from at least 300 B.C. when the Tower of the Winds in Athens, Greece, was constructed. Octagonal houses were popularized in the United States in the mid-19th century. There aren’t many in Missouri…and just a few in St. Louis. In Glendale, there’s an octagon house designed and built in 1886 by Demetrius Jannopoulo, president of the Missouri Tent and Awning Company.

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There is one in St. Charles. Located at 2757 Plaza Way in the Regency Plaza, it was originally built in 1989 as a veterinarian practice called Veticare. The original architect was D.L. Lurtz, with Harold Crane as engineer. The Octagon design made it possible for several

The Octagon Building in St. Charles

THE O C TA G O N BUILDING UNIQUE BUILDING WITH A DIVERSE PURPOSE

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Unique construction of The Octagon Building

exam rooms to be accessible from its own outside door so people could drop off their sick pets right to the exam room. The building stood vacant the last several years but Greater Missouri Builders, along with architect Ron Powell, are renovating it to house both small businesses and non-profit organizations that are looking for a unique and diverse space. “When I looked up and saw this ceiling, I just knew I had to have this building…because it’s so unique and special,” says Ron. He said he could envision using it as part of a non-profit he would develop called The Octagon Building, which would serve as an umbrella for several charitable endeavors.

Aerial view of the building.

Having recently designed a 3-story octagon house in Columbia, MO., Ron is very passionate about this particular building because of his vision for it, which includes it serving as an art gallery, meeting & event space, offices and fundraising center. “A lot of non-profits have a hard time finding meeting and event space, so he’d like to have this available for things like Rotary luncheons and fundraising events,” says Rotary member Sally Faith. “The Rotary has toured the building. I’m going to help with the project as much as I can,” she added. He also foresees having such things as art therapy classes, recovery meetings, services for veterans – especially those with CONTINUED >

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The Octagon Room

Ron Powell with some of the volunteers.

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PTSD…just a variety of things that serve the community. “I’m

involved

Neighborhood

with

Preservation

St.

Charles

Partnership,

which builds handicapped ramps for homes. It was started about 10 years ago by St. Charles City employees. We’re wanting to expand to include a ‘handyman service’ for people who need help with home repairs,” explains Ron. “We’ll even do hands-on training here for that.”

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And since 2013, he says he’s been wanting to get more involved with disabled veterans and this building will help me with that. “I’m a facilitator for SMART Recovery. We can have our meetings in the Octagon room,

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AMERICANS ARE SPENDING MORE TIME IN THE KITCHEN – COOKING, EATING, AND SOCIALIZING – ESPECIALLY THESE DAYS. According to realtor.com, “the kitchen has become the most valuable room in real estate.” Whether you’re considering putting your home on the market, or just want to give your kitchen an update (but not a complete renovation), you may want to consider a smaller project such as refinishing your cabinetry. This small, but effective remodel could give your home cooking space just the facelift it needs to feel like you’ve stepped into a kitchen worthy of Gordon Ramsey. Enter Envision Cabinet Refinishing, a one-man shop founded by Ryan Shelby, and located in St. Peters. Ryan started his business three years ago after deciding that college wasn’t quite the fit he thought it would be and started working at a company that refinished cabinets. He says the company provided him with on-the-job training and helped him find the niche he had been looking for..that is, something he enjoyed doing.

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Before

After

“I like the precision and attention to detail and the beautiful things you can create, so I decided to make a business out of it, and that’s what I did,” he says. He says he started the company because of a passion to provide the best possible cabinets at a reasonable

For standard projects, Ryan allots one week; larger and premier projects take about two weeks. “I have a unique process from the time we’re in the kitchen, which I’ve now cut down to about 50 percent of the time that I’m actually working in the house.”

price. “From refined processes to precision equipment,

As for trends, Ryan says about 80 percent of his jobs

we combine the best of both knowledge and technology

are white or off-white cabinetry, with gray islands, and

to deliver durable, consistent, and stunning cabinets that

handles instead of knobs.

will be the centerpiece of your kitchen.” While the pandemic did present some unique challenges and a slight slowdown, Ryan says after a month in

At the end of the day, Ryan says his goal “is to produce the most beautiful cabinet finishing for the best price.” Envision also refinishes fireplace mantels and banister rails.

lockdown, the business started booming. “Maybe because people were home more, but I started getting more calls than ever.”

For more information, go to EnvisionCabinetRefinishing.com. CityLifestyle.com/StCharlesCounty

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

SOME OF THESE EVENTS MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED SO PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITES FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

Festival on Friday, Sept. 11 - Sunday, Sept. 13. Mingle with cheesemakers and sample over 50 varieties of cheese, shop the Farmers Market, and enjoy wine,

19 MASTER THE PUMP TRACK Dardenne Prairie

live music, and great food! 8901 State

Jay Thomas, one of the nation’s top biking

Hwy YY, New Haven, MO. For tickets:

instructors, will hold a workshop on how

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to master riding at the nation’s largest

UNIQUE ART & HOMEGROWN FOODS

Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie, 8 a.m.

This is the final art and farmers mar-

YOGA ON BEALE

class. $60. To register: https://bit.ly/

asphalt pump track, located at the Youth

Streets of St. Charles

ket of the season, on Beale Street

– 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19. Must be 16+ years old - any ability level to take the PumpTrackLessons2.

Streets of St. Charles

September 2, 5-8pm. Grab your friends

Come join in sunrise yoga on Beale

and family and come check out the

Street with YogaSix. Enjoy the beautiful

unique arts and homegrown foods

summer morning at Streets of St. Charles

these vendors have to offer!

September 12, 8-9 a.m. Your $5 will be donated to a local charity.

ST. CHARLES FARMERS MARKET Foundry Art Centre

The St. Charles Farmers Market - every Saturday until October 24th at the

25-27 BUILDERS HOME & REMODELING SHOW

St. Charles Convention Center

The Builders Home & Remodeling Show is the perfect place to go to prepare for

POP-UP MARKET AT BLOOMING DAISY

those fall and winter home projects. This free event featuring more than 200

5541 Chestnut Street - Cottleville

companies is a great opportunity to save

Foundry Art Centre. Enjoy a variety of

The next pop-up market at Blooming

time, save money and find what you

vendors, and live music, 7:00 a.m. - Noon.

Daisy Marketplace, at 5541 Chestnut

need for your home. Kid-friendly fea-

Street in Cottleville, is Saturday, Sept. 19,

ture areas make it a great event for the

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Some new ven-

whole family. Friday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.,

dors, and many of your favorites!

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sunday

O'FALLON'S HERITAGE & FREEDOM FEST 2.0

Celebrate America this Labor Day

TOUR AND LUNCH AT MCKELVEY VINEYARDS & MANOR

Ozzie Smith Sports Complex

Weekend with HERITAGE & FREEDOM FEST 2.0 on September 6, presented

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

McKelvey Vineyards

29 CHAMBER'S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Recreation

Looking for a day trip to the country?

Dept. Featuring a full day of free con-

McKelvey Vineyards has you covered

The

certs, with rock legends STYX and rising

with

property/house

Chamber's 60th annual golf outing

country star Dylan Scott, along with fun

tours and lunch. Includes horse drawn

is September 29 at St. Peters Golf

family-friendly activities, great food and

wagon ride, historic tour of the prop-

Club, recently named "One of the Top

a fantastic fireworks display. Admission,

erty and Steeple View Manor, wine

25 Most Improved Courses in the

concerts and parking are free.

tasting, wood fired pizza & salad, glass

U.S." Singles play for just $150 while

of wine at the Manor, followed by live

teams of 4 are just $600 and include

music at the pavilion. Tickets, $60, at

18-holes of golf with a cart, lunch,

McKelveyVineyards.com.

dinner buffet, & awards. To register:

O'Fallon

Parks

11-13 MISSOURI CHEESE FESTIVAL McKelvey Vineyards

McKelvey Vineyards is hosting the 32

first annual Missouri Artisan Cheese

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their

monthly

St. Peters Golf Club

Greater

St.

Charles

County

gstcc.com/annual-golf-tournament.

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