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10 1-21 neiman marcus consolidation sale preview party »

Big smiles all around as the Consolidation Sale took flight at Neiman Marcus! Shoppers were treated to cocktails and sweet bites while shopping Last Call items flown in from around the country. We turned up great finds on labels rarely seen in STL!

Pictured: Allen Barber, Teri Rafferty and Jeff Abeln of Neiman Marcus —Lauren Rechan

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1-29 dance st. louis momix » MOMIX performed ‘Alchemia,’ a mesmerizing 80-minute piece, during its weekend here presented

by Dance St. Louis. Artistic director Michael Uthoff greeted guests before the performance, held at Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Pictured: Michael Uthoff with Dorothy Weiner

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The illumination Gala takes place June 18 at the Ritz-Carlton.

The event begins with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds support The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Cancer Frontier Fund benefiting Siteman. Pictured on the cover: Benjamin F. (Tad) Edwards IV, chairman, CEO and president, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.; Diane Sullivan, CEO president and chairman, Caleres; and Dr. Tim Eberlein, director, Siteman Cancer Center.

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The Chase Park Plaza has launched its new restaurant, The Preston, to replace the former Eau Bistro in the Lobby area. Clean and contemporary, The Preston features artisanal cocktails and small plates. The pretzel croissants are A-Maze-ing!

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from the editor's desk We are so proud to be celebrating our five-year anniversary with this very issue. Town&Style has always been a labor of love for publisher Lauren Rechan and me; we wanted to create a better paper for our community, and I think we have. We understand that while a magazine is at some level a business, it is much more than that when you’re creating it for the neighborhoods and people with whom you live. You have to infuse it with passion, tireless effort and love—just like you do when raising a child.

And like you must do in child-rearing, we’ve changed and adapted our magazine to meet the changing landscape of our communities. For our big anniversary we’ve pulled out all the stops to add multiple new features and elements we hope you’ll enjoy. We all know ‘it takes a village,’ which is why we’ve assembled a team of remarkable contributors, each of whom brings something unique and entertaining to the paper. We’re proud to unveil a host of new columns this month, from Tech Talk and Driven to Design on My Mind, The Joy of Coloring and Mind Games.

We believe in looking to the future, which is why we are ever-evolving. But it’s also important to acknowledge where you come from. In our case, we set out to build a better mousetrap at a time when both the economy and the newspaper industry were at a low point. That did not stop us because we knew we had something very important in our corner: the support of a fabulous community!

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[changing lives illumination Gala by alexa beattie Last year, in just 20 minutes, illumination Gala raised $1.2 million for cancer research. “It was thrilling,” says Kristin Marino, special events manager for The Foundation for

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, whose job it was to tally the on-the-spot donations that came in as part of the Fund-a-Cure portion of the gala. In total—through sponsorship, ticket sales, a live auction and Fund-a-Cure—the 2015 gala raised $2.34 million to support the foundation’s Cancer Frontier Fund. Former St. Louisans Amy and Bill Koman created the fund to help researchers at The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine accelerate breakthroughs in cancer treatment.

Siteman is one of the largest cancer centers in the United States, internationally recognized for advances in the field of cancer research, treatment and prevention. It provides ongoing care to about 40,000 people every year. Director Dr. Tim Eberlein says over the past 12 years there has been a 25 percent decrease in the National Cancer Institute (NCI) budget, which has impacted Siteman as well. Although Congress recently authorized an increase in NCI and NIH budgets, according to Eberlein, Siteman must rely on its community partners to fill the gaps. “The gala and the Cancer Frontier Fund have supported some incredibly exciting research,” he says. “Most of these projects are already in clinical trials.” Projects include the study of immune-based therapies for acute leukemia and understanding the genes responsible for the spread of ovarian cancer. Work also is being done on a noninvasive imaging test of breast cancer cells in order to provide precise, individualized treatment.

Since 2007, the gala—now in its 10th year—has raised more than $12 million, which is designated specifically as ‘seedfunding’ for researchers to begin their work. This year’s gala takes place June 18 at The Ritz-Carlton and is co-chaired by Diane Sullivan, CEO, president and chairman of Caleres, and Benjamin F. (Tad) Edwards IV, chairman, CEO and president of Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. “Everybody you and I know has been touched by cancer in one way or another,” Edwards says. “I went through this with my father, my uncle and friends. The good news is we are fortunate to have Siteman—one of the best places in the world—right here in our backyard. It is an honor to co-chair the illumination Gala so we can continue the momentum of cancer research going on there.”

Sullivan says co-chairing the gala is a way to express her company’s gratitude for Siteman’s care of cancer survivors at Caleres. “There is lifesaving work happening at Siteman, and we want to show our support,” she says.

During last year’s Fund-a-Cure, Marino recalls one family’s donation of $200,000. “We live in an extraordinary community,” she says of St. Louis. “I get goosebumps. These people are changing lives.”

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A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

by Patty Hannum

Kudos to Dr. Samer Cabbabe, who was installed as 2016 president of the Saint Louis Metropolitan Medical Society.

Cabbabe is a plastic surgeon in private practice.

I am not sure how it happened, but we

have a new puppy that wants nothing to do with me.

Stanley, our new dog, wants me to leave. And he’s the second dog in our family to feel this way.

Let me explain. One of the most heartbreaking things that happened this year was when our golden retriever Riley died. Riley came to us via a school auction, where he was purchased for far too much money—and no, I was not drunk. Riley and I had a great relationship. She was a lazy dog. She didn’t want to be walked, was happy to be let out of the house twice a day and occasionally wanted her ears rubbed. She didn’t swim in the pool, she floated on the raft. She was one cool cat, or in this case, dog.

Then we adopted Stella about two years ago, and let me just say, things haven’t exactly worked out the way I planned. I’ve walked her 100 miles, sent her to obedience school and day care, and tried a variety of other ways to make her be more like Riley. But she can’t help herself. She’s a mixed breed of Husky and Australian Shepherd, both considered working dogs. She needs to be pulling a sled across the Arctic, not hanging out with me in Clayton. Then with the passing of Riley, it seemed that Stella got even more hyper. We concluded she was lonely and missed her doggie friend.

Now, this is where I feel like I am a woman on the TLC show, I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant, when she goes into labor and says, “I had no idea I was expecting a baby even though my pants were so tight I couldn’t breathe and I gained 30 pounds.” I should have known this was going to happen. Family chatter started in the summer about getting a second dog. Stella was lonely.

If we got another dog, Stella wouldn’t be so needy.

Stella looked sad when her brother Stevie couldn’t come over for a play date. Stella needed a companion.

Oh, look at this puppy on this website. What about this puppy? And then, bam! My daughter completed an application with Gateway Pet Guardians, we’re approved, and next thing you know, a puppy is coming over for a ‘trial’ visit.

Stanley arrived while I was out of town. I immediately started getting pictures of the golden retriever/shepherd mix, and I knew it was all over.

Stanley was snuggled into my husband’s arms, gazing at him with big brown eyes. My daughter was smitten, and the next thing I knew, the puppy was in the car when the family got me at the airport. When I picked Stanley up to introduce myself, he twisted his head away, and I swear I heard him say, “You are too late.

They belong to me now, back off.” And it hasn’t gotten any better.

Stanley gets all the attention. He needs to be walked, fed, bathed, combed and fluffed. Stanley is cute and can run fast without needing to stop and catch his breath. It is Stanley all the time, and since Stanley won’t allow me to care for him, it means he occupies my husband’s time. Yes, I have been replaced by a dog. A dog who stares at me and whispers : “I won.

Back off, lady.” So, if I suddenly go missing, just know the dog did it. contact patty at phannum@townandstyle.com.

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St. Louis mourns the passing of Herb Weitman, the official photographer of the Cardinals football team during its 28 years in St. Louis. He also was named

Photographer of the Decade twice

by the American Alumni Council in recognition of his W.U. campus photographs. Weitman’s images appeared in Newsweek, Sports Illustrated and other national magazines. dr. samer and amy cabbabe

The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show just got a little snazzier with the

addition of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerobatic team and the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-19 Hornet demonstration team. Both will join our Blue Angels in the must-see event May 14 and 15 at Spirit of St. Louis Airport.

Miss High School America, Emily Bray of Sunset Hills, has signed on as the spokesperson for new formalwear store Prommy Girl, located in West County Center.

Bray walked into the shop looking for a prom dress and hit it off immediately with owners Bruce and Nancy Lehtman.

These cruisers played bridge on the bridge! St. Louis Bridge Center members organized an Oceania Cruise from Miami to Central America. You can bet there were plenty of ‘tricks’ and treats during the trip. The traveling trumpers include: Harris Frank, Renee Hartstein, Roxanne and Gene Weisman, Ruth Sobel, Marcee Silverstein, Judy Milton, Gay Kornblum, Ruth Byers, Pat Mendel, Herb and Nancy Seidel, Diane Correll, Delores Kling, Ann and Marty Epstein, Jan Miller, Betsey Comfort, Nancy Russell, Gail Wamser, Gail Fleischmann and Chris Magilligan.

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Can chess change lives? Grandmasters throughout our region, not to mention international luminaries like Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky, need not reply. Your Move Chess believes the ancient board game of skill and intellect can improve lives, one student at a time. Last fall, faith-based healthcare organization Ascension launched the initiative to start chess clubs in each of the 20 elementary and middle schools of the Ferguson-Florissant School District, in concert with the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. Your Move Chess hopes to expand to other districts in the metro, or at least increase its presence in Ferguson-Florissant. With that in mind, the group will celebrate its achievements so far by holding a benefit at The Chase Park Plaza tomorrow night (Thursday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m.). How, exactly, does money talk here? For each $1,000 raised, the program could be expanded to an additional school for one semester or to an additional school for another day during the week.

What’s your next move, St. Louis? (Better make it fast!)

Shoeman Water is getting a boost from Chesterfield, which has begun a 2016 shoe donation drive to benefit the indefatigable ‘shoe man.’ The city has provided donation drops for new or gently used shoes at city hall, the parks and recreation building and at various events throughout the city in the months to come. Somehow linking shoes and water makes sense when you realize how many people, often children, have to walk great distances for water from a dirty supply that they may share with livestock. In the Shoeman project, donated shoes are sold at affordable prices to entrepreneurs in secondary markets

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worldwide. The proceeds are used to fund clean water projects in countries struggling against dire poverty, such as Haiti, Guatemala and many other nations in Latin America and Africa. Reselling the shoes also keeps them out of landfills for the proverbial win-win.

In December, the mayor of Sunset Hills probably breathed a sigh of relief when a county judge declared a mistrial in his felony case, in which hizzoner Mark Furrer was charged with intentionally swerving his red Mercedes convertible If anyone can pull joy out of a hat for a into cyclist Randy Murdick on a July day in 2014. child, it’s a magician. And there will be Furrer no doubt felt vindicated late last month when more joy than a whole bunch of bunnies second-degree assault and property damage charges can elict on Feb. 20 when the local were dropped. Robert McCulloch, county prosecutor, chapter of International Brotherhood of announced at a news conference that Murdick had lost Magicians (IBM) hosts its annual Spring Parade of Magic credibility by allegedly embellishing his claim of how at Kirkwood Community Theatre, 111 S. Geyer Road. Top much damage had been done to his racing cycle and magicians from throughout the Midwest will converge on how much the fall had affected his ability to ride. During Kirkwood to bring fun, laughter … and, of course, magic. testimony, neither man denied hurling obscenities Let us be the first to tell you that any women sawed in at the other during their altercation. And McCulloch half will live to tell about it—but not to reveal the secret reportedly said he believed the two witnesses who had to this timeless, baffling illusion, of course! Nothing up testified that the driver appeared to have turned into our sleeves here. Why, yes, there is: more details. There the cyclist on purpose. Nonetheless, both the criminal will be two Saturday shows only, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., case and a civil suit brought by Murdick were dismissed. with tickets priced at $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Every In any case, what have we learned here about motorists month IBM’s Ring 1 chapter here in town donates time, and cyclists in their ongoing cold war? Occasionally it effort and supplies at Shriners Hospitals for Children to heats up, and all too often people get hurt. Many drivers entertain, teach and help patients with physical therapy. have fits at the cyclists who act like road hogs, and many At this iteration of the annual IBM extravaganza, not cyclists have the same feeling when drivers travel too only will you enjoy a great magic show, you also will help closely or roar around them … or hang back, passing the local IBM chapter continue its support of children timidly, unsure they’ve allowed enough room. Honking, having a tough go facing orthopedic challenges. So— yelling and bird-flipping are business as usual, and come one, come all! righteous anger boils over on both sides. So, who owns the road? We all do. Let’s remember that.

[ TT Trivia ] When did the infamous Cold War between East and West begin and end?

Last issue’s answer | Evocative of a post-apocalyptic Stonehenge, laumeier’s The Way (Alexander Liberman, 1980) consists of 18 salvaged steel oil tanks. It is 65 feet tall and (to some) as iconic as the Gateway Arch as a symbol of the StL. It is the central piece at Laumeier Sculpture Park and is as bright red as a fire engine. ‘Cadmium red,’ to be precise.

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Diners and patrons of other businesses in U. City’s Delmar Loop, beware! Bicyclists are about to splash headfirst into your coffee cup or scatter you and your merchandise all over the sidewalk. This is what a few head-scratching observers have taken from the new yellow warning signs installed on utility poles along the north and south curbs of Delmar where the Loop Trolley will one day run. The signs feature a stick rider lurching over the handlebars of his or her cycle, whose front wheel has been trapped by the tracks. Well, yes; cyclists should be wary of the tracks as they ride parallel to them—flowing with the traffic, of course. (Why is it that so many riders in the Lou flout the law and pedal, 100-percent helmet-free, in the wrong dang direction, i.e., facing the way pedestrians are supposed to walk?) But the image, which is supposed to break it down graphics-wise for folks on the fly, seems to warn riders about crossing the tracks in a perpendicular direction, which is the only way for a sensible cyclist to negotiate any rails, of which there have been zillions crisscrossing our streets and rural roads for, like, ever. Any cyclist knows to be extra careful that his or her butt doesn’t bump so much when traversing tracks, usually lifting it from the seat to keep teeth from chattering out of the skull. Well, maybe everyone should be very, very afraid were a stick figure riding a stick cycle ever to interrupt their present plane of reality. So we’re glad, overall, that the city fathers and mothers think the signs are a good idea. Alas, you just can’t save some knuckleheads, so many of whom ride their two-wheelers with blithe lack of awareness about motorists … or, especially, any concern for their own knuckled heads. No surprise, really, that habitual wearers of helmets call them ‘brain buckets.’ (In other Loop Trolley news, work has begun east of Skinker, in preparation for ‘pavement demolition and track installation.’ Sounds kind of ominous, even to people who believe that trolley progress is good news for The Lou.)

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We all know this is not how we’d like to be ‘caught,’ but where did the phrase originate? If you’re caught red-handed, the evidence against you is indisputable, as in caught with the victim’s blood on your hands—which is supposedly where this saying came from. The use of the ‘red hand’ can be traced back to 15th century Scottish law.

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February is the month of love and chocolate is the food of love.

Charles Chocolates, hand-crafted in San Francisco, uses herbs, fruits and other natural flavorings—and come in edible boxes! $65 as shown; box prices start at $24; charleschocolates.com

» In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. In a separate bowl, combine heavy cream and Saint Brendan’s; slowly add to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into liners on top of the crust to about 3⁄4 full. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until set.

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Cook down until reduced to half. Let cool and drizzle over cold cheesecake.

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The perfect antidote to dreary February?

Bright, luscious orchids. Take in hundreds at Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Orchid Show, this year themed ‘Where Wild Things Grow.’ Through March 27. mobot.org.

Take part in Black History Month with Lift Every Voice at Powell Hall. The Feb. 12 concert, featuring St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and guest artist Larnelle Harris, celebrates African-American art, music, culture and community. stlsymphony.org.

A whole weekend sampling chocolate and wine!?

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54. Breathing problem 55. Gun, as an engine 56. Wild sweet cherry 58. What you are reading 62. “How ___!”

63. Egg cells 64. Fishing, perhaps 65. Attentive 68. Iranian money 72. ___ constrictor 73. “___ Gang” 74. BBs, e.g.

78. ___-tzu 79. ___ roll 80. Friendliness 84. Bubkes 85. Merlin, e.g.

86. Previously part of Czech 87. Fraternity 88. Boris Godunov, for one 89. Increasing vertical slope

37. ___ Wednesday 38. Ghost saying 39. Lying prone 40. “___ the season ...”

41. Month after Adar 45. Desk item 47. More rational 48. Bean counter, for short 49. ___ and the King of Siam 50. 1990 World Series champs 51. Come together 52. The Three Faces of ___ 56. Portions of the earth’s crust 57. Holy bread 58. Muscle tension 59. Abroad 60. Functioned as 61. Clavell’s ___-Pan 66. A goner 67. Amniotic ___ 69. Similarly 70. ‘E pluribus unum,’ e.g.

71. Nutritious beans (alt.)

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enterprising women]

What do you hope to accomplish in the coming year?

Laurie Busch, Sales Associate

Janet McAfee Real Estate

Julie Gampp, Vice President/ Investments, Member SIPC & NYSE

9889 Clayton Road | 314.496.9654 janetmcafee.com/lauriebusch

My 2016 professional goals are based on relationships. I would like to strengthen connections with my clients and establish ties with people I hope to work with in the future.

I am passionate about real estate and in 2016 will thrive to take the utmost care of my clients by finding them homes to live out their dreams.

Stifel Nicolaus

903 S. Lindbergh Blvd. | 314.292.6237 gamppj@stifel.com | stifel.com/FA/julie-gampp

Julie Lane, Sales Associate Janet McAfee Real Estate

I hope to make 2016 the year homeowners can sell their homes for top dollar, and I look forward to assisting buyers in purchasing their next dream home.

Kristin Dielmann, Owner and Director of Public Relations

9889 Clayton Road | 314.303.6504 janetmcafee.com/julielane

Aside from continued growth, I am most excited about our new arts initiative. We will partner with local artists to use our office as a gallery space for exhibitions.

Jessica Barbieri, President

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

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PDI Investigations

This year we will concentrate on new investigative tactics regarding social media and forensics for cell phones and computers. We will continue taking care of our customers in a private, professional and discreet manner.

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Irene Pappas-Edwards, Realtor Coldwell Banker Premier Group, IPE Homes

I am excited about the 2016 market. I intend to take my business to the next level, reach new markets, build new client relations and continue to provide a distinct level of service.

Joanne Johnson, Broker/Owner

2203 S. Big Bend Blvd. | 314.517.4458 314.647.0001 | IPEHOMES.COM

My hope for 2016 is for St. Louisans to use our services as their Medicare, health, life and LTC concierge, embracing our commitment to finding solutions that meet their individual needs.

Lizzy Dooley, Realtor

Insurance Solutions Plus

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Suzie Wells, Realtor

Gladys Manion Real Estate

While documenting my 2016 goals, each one led me to my motto for the year: To exceed the expectations of my clients and earn the privilege of a valued, lifelong relationship with them.

8227 Maryland Ave | 314.973.8761 | 314. 721.4755 swells.gladysmanion.com

Tonya Page, Managing Partner Page Law, LLC

I hope to continue growing my family law practice by being a zealous advocate for my clients and providing unparalleled personal service.

12166 Old Big Bend Road, Ste. 100 314­.724.­3529 | pagelaw.com

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

We love happy clients, so my wish for 2016 is to continue to stay ahead of the market to give our buyers access to the best homes and to keep our new listings fresh, priced well, and sold fast!

29 The Boulevard | 314.725.5100 lauramccarthy.com

Susan Ell, Vice President and Executive Director The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital will continue to partner with donors to improve our community’s health by supporting leading research, medical education and exceptional patient care.

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[tech t lk by sheila burkett

secure passwords Every day, it seems, I hear about someone’s email account being hacked, a company’s data stolen, or a friend’s credit card fraudulently used. You easily could have one of the 124,000-plus accounts whose passwords are stolen each day.

How is this possible?

There are computer programs all over the world that do nothing but knock on computer doors, trying to get into the system. They generate combinations of users and passwords to see if they can unlock the door and gain access to your email or account. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself, your accounts and your passwords.

➧The first is to make sure you are using a strong password.

There are many ways to do this, but one of the best is to create a phrase. I like to add numbers and characters (@, %, $), along with uppercase and lowercase characters to make it even more secure.

There are password generators (strongpasswordgenerator.com or passwordsgenerator.net) that will help create a random password for you. A good length is 15 or 16 characters. ➧ Another preventive step is to make sure your passwords do not contain personal information, friends’ information or words that are easy to trace back to you. This is difficult because the more random a password, the harder it is for us to remember. Trust me, the older I get, the harder it is to remember anything! ➧ The next step to protect your accounts is to change your passwords on a regular basis. Some companies and organizations make you do this every 30 to 60 days. This

can be difficult to maintain, so try for at least once a year. Of course, if you do get compromised, change all of your passwords at once.

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Many systems and email accounts now have the choice of two-factor authentication.

Take this extra step to protect yourself. It requires you to enter your password and then a code is sent to you via email or text. That code will be required before getting access to your account. This extra step for your bank and credit card accounts and email is a great way to make sure no one can access your account easily.

Each account should have a unique password. This is the one I have the hardest time doing—seems like I have 100 different passwords, which becomes burdensome and difficult to manage. Resist the urge to put them in a notebook.

Technology to the rescue: software/apps that can help you create strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts. My favorite is LastPass. Others include 1Password, KeePass, Keeper Password or Dashlane. Finally, do your friends a favor. If you decide to abandon an old email account (such as moving from yahoo or aol to gmail), delete all your contacts and emails before you leave the account.

Remember, just because you can’t remember the password doesn’t mean that some bot or hacker can’t figure it out. Safe travels through the internet!

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happenings] by ashley heuer

Clarkson Eyecare

Clarkson Eyecare celebrated the grand reopening of its flagship office in Ellisville with patient tours of the remodeled office.

Piccione Pastry

During a stop in St. Louis, perfomers from So You Think You Can Dance 2015 dance tour enjoyed authentic Italian treats from Piccione Pastry.

MOSAICS Missouri

During this year’s MOSAICS festival, children helped paint panels that were made into a beautiful quilt auctioned off at the Benefit for Mercy Kids Dinner. Proceeds were donated to Mercy Health Foundation St. Louis.

Dr. Howard Schlansky, Richard Baum , Dr. Joseph Kahn

St. Louis Children’s Hospital

St. Louis Children’s Hospital hosted its second annual Play Date fundraiser at Union Station, which raised more than $350,000 for the hospital’s programs and services.

Home Builders Association

Jenny and Joe Schmidt, Janice Hawk, Heather Lalumondiere

Jeff Schindler, Kims Hibbs, Deacon Farrelly

The Home Builders Charitable Foundation presented a $15,000 donation to Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis to benefit the nonprofit’s ‘Hope Builds’ project.

happy birthday to us!

Proud to be homegrown & serving our community for five years.

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Letter From the Publisher­& Editor —

always dreamed to create a product that was one we had Five years ago we set off on a journey on about mati infor back to the past, where readers sharing of. Our fundamental concept took us rage and cove er spap new l munities was tantamount to loca n when what is going on in their lives and com visio our was It . ities mun com into the fabric of their e in explains why such papers were woven Unlik as one. in many adjacent communities together all now launching Town&Style to bring readers are we ed gniz d primarily within themselves, we reco and s the past, where municipalities interacte ation affili rofit nonp hip, through schools, sports, wors joined together in a profound fashion ty to shed the ‘old’ beginning Town&Style gave us the abili and s New e so much more. Leaving Ladu ant in the new world old-school journalistic values, yet relev and create a new product dedicated to and operated by ed y way! As a homegrown paper, own we live in—one that is connected in ever readership, there is our in with lives and raised their children people who have grown up, lived their -quality publication high a with ds frien our own neighbors and no more fulfilling task than to provide they can both enjoy and learn from.

Town&Style with advertisers that you have welcomed We are so grateful to our readers and the local fabric of part d not have grown and become open arms right from the start. We coul along the way. ed offer has ity mun everyone in the com without the interaction and support that wn community egro hom g ortin supp are too patronage, you Know that through your actions and can just you find on the 24-hour news cycle, or that news. We offer the content you will not ication can publ ity mun com a hyper-local content that only Google. Town&Style is focused on the le and small peop the with ity— mun com s-roots level of our provide, as we are connected at the gras businesses that make it tick. g with us and amazing staff, many of whom left alon We also are extremely grateful for our r without our pape a out put r . In addition, we could neve took the proverbial leap off the high dive ! We are year each s rank in grow to of life—who continue fantastic contributors from all walks nd le behi the columns. we want you to get to know the peop highlighting them in this issue because introducing many are In addition, in our fifth year we you will love. hope we that mns new features and colu to come. s page the in them t abou You can read all embracing , Much gratitude for reading, engaging of the truly g ethin som the flip, and helping us create ity. mun com our of le people and for the peop

—Lauren Rechan & Dorothy Weiner

years

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We are so delighted to be celebrating our fifth anniversary and sharing it with all of you. As those who have been following our progress over these past years know, we don’t rest on our laurels. We believe our readers are highly intelligent and engaged, and that’s how we treat them.

Nothing short of stimulating content and vibrant presentations will do. On the following pages, meet the columnists who help us bring that to you.

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Jeffrey Hall, CS - happy hour Born and raised in St. Louis, I have been involved in the hospitality industry since the age of 12. I spent 11 years in Los Angeles, including at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, catering to the A-Listers of the entertainment world. Now a certified sommelier at our Four Seasons here, I am especially passionate about wines and homemade liqueurs and hope to convey that to readers of T&S. In the Happy Hour column I want to educate readers about wine, spirits and food in a straightforward and fun way. Readers have told me that’s just what they like about my column. It has been a blast for me because as I write to inspire others, I in turn am being inspired!

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Ellen Soule - style sense What to Wear Where has gotten a face-lift; it’s become Style Sense and will consist of fashion advice and local fashion news. My hope is for you, the reader, to be informed, educated and at the same time inspired to embrace and incorporate a trend or two of the season into your signature look. The past three years of highlighting a charity’s fundraising event and suggesting what to wear have been rewarding. I’ve received positive comments from both the organizations, appreciating the opportunity to get the word out about their events, as well as from the readers, helping them visualize the possibilities when it comes to what they can wear. I hope you’ll enjoy the updated format and find it informative and inspiring.

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Paul Doerner - homework I am an architect who loves houses … all kinds of houses. I believe that living in beautiful surroundings can greatly enhance quality of life. With the Homework column, I bring my experience in architectural and landscape design to help readers get excited about the improvements they might make to their own homes.

I endeavor to choose properties from those submitted that illustrate issues homeowners most often struggle with. While I think it is helpful to teach general principles, it is even more helpful for readers to see specific examples of houses like their own, transformed using ‘before and after’ illustrations.

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Sheila Burkett - tech talk

When I was approached about writing Tech Talk, I was excited and anxious at the same time.

Writing about computers, software and the Web is easy for me, but I wondered, Will anyone want to read what I write?

After hearing about the future of Town&Style, I knew I wanted to be part of this team. Each Tech Talk will include something you should ‘Check Out,’ along with something to ‘Try Out.’ Let me know about your technology struggles by tweeting me @saburkett or by email at sheila.burkett@sprydigital.com.

I look forward to bringing your inner geek to life!

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Bill Beggs Jr. - talk of the towns Here’s my answer to the penultimate St. Louis question: I went to Northport High on Lung Eyeland.* In the StL, from the city to the county, every neighborhood and town is a fiefdom with its own unique sense of identity. This is key to the rationale behind Talk of the Towns, modeled loosely after The Talk of the Town in The New Yorker. You get enough mayhem on the TV news and in the daily paper, so instead we try to spin yarns about the fun, humorous and colorful. Every so often, a criminal raises his knucklehead and we feel compelled to bring a little orange to the montage that is Talk of the Towns. (*Long Island, in Nuyawk patois)

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Kate Pollmann - a room of your own & fashion I have always had a passion for creating beautiful things and experiences. As a stylist and jewelry designer I find great joy in the details—a fabulous outfit complete with the right accessories, a perfectly styled bookcase or a gorgeous dinner party for my friends. My style aesthetic mixes the attainable with a bit of luxury where it matters, and I’m extremely proud to be able to share that point of view with our readers each month. Our local boutiques and designers have so much to offer. I love the thrill of the hunt each month to find the perfect pieces for my stories!

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Marylyn Simpson - beauty

It is such an honor and pleasure to share one of my passions with the readers of Town&Style. I have been writing about fashion or beauty in some capacity throughout my career, so sharing my cosmetic discoveries, secrets and tips with my community is a dream come true. Makeup and skin and body care products aren’t just about looking good, but also about feeling good. Confidence comes from within, and I believe putting your best face forward is a direct reflection of that confidence. I hope readers have fun with my column every month and that they can take away some practical beauty advice to incorporate into their own routines!

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Alan E. Brainerd - design on my mind

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I have always felt fortunate to do what I love. I can’t believe I have been in my chosen field for 32 years now! Interior design has always been my passion; I can’t remember a time when it was not. Educating clients, readers and students about the origins of various elements of design has been a privilege.

Whether I am sharing the history of a fabric or the provenance of an antique, knowledge matters.I am so excited that Dorothy and Lauren encouraged me to share my passion for design and its history with Town&Style readers. Can’t wait to get started!

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Joan Berkman - the velvet hammer

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P. Allen Smith - from the garden

Everyone needs a mentor, especially in business. My mother, who was a successful business owner, helped me deal with challenging work-related situations. Her advice was gentle but firm. I admired her style and have tried to emulate it in my column by hopefully providing tactful yet straightforward solutions to readers’ questions. Recently, a CEO emailed me to say: “This world would be a better place if more of us could master tough love and honest feedback like The Velvet Hammer.” It’s humbling when you strike a chord. Thank you for the opportunity to be a Town&Style contributor.

Bon anniversaire, Town&Style! It has been a genuine pleasure to provide ideas and information that help your readers find their personal garden style. Whether one gardens, cooks with fresh ingredients or simply wants to improve a living space, it is my mission to illustrate how a connection to the outdoors makes our lives and homes more complete. Cheers to my friends at T&S and to those of you who read my column!

Let’s make the next five years about getting dirt under our nails, eating good, locally sourced food, and creating a more beautiful world.

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Bill Hester - sports wrap-up I have written about sports for almost four decades. I’ve done stories on superstar pro athletes such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Venus Williams, and have covered legendary professional teams like the St. Louis Cardinals. But I most enjoy amateur sports, especially high school where the young men and women are playing for the love of the game. Town&Style has provided a welcome avenue to recognize the achievements of so many talented local athletes. I was given a valuable piece of advice early in my career: Get in as many names as possible because Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and friends are likely to read. And make sure to spell the names correctly!

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Patty Hannum - patty unleashed

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Lisa Forsyth - the joy of coloring As a practicing textile artist with an MFA from SIUE, I see color everywhere. Being new to an empty nest, I can find time to defy my predisposition for hue, tint and shading by offering readers these blackand-white patterns—still, I can’t wait to put colors back in the empty spaces! I hope you feel the same. Grab your pencils and join the adult coloring craze! It’s a dangerous form of procrastination, but a very pleasant escape from a fast-paced world.

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Everyone has a goal in life, and mine is to make people laugh. Not chuckle but laugh out loud, or better yet, guffaw.

When I was asked whether I wanted to write Patty Unleashed, the question was barely out of editor Dorothy Weiner’s mouth before I screamed,“Yes!” To make sure she didn’t change her mind, I turned in copy the next day. The best part is the feedback I get from you, my dear readers, when you tell me I made you laugh, sometimes causing you to spit out whatever you were drinking.

To me, that is a job well done.

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Jonathan Carli - on the table My goal is to give a fair assessment of the dining experience. As the local community paper, Town&Style wants to let readers know what they can expect of a new restaurant—or an established one that might be celebrating a landmark anniversary or undergoing a major change. But I also strive to be fair to the restaurateur; after all, anyone can have a bad night. And because our reviews are done anonymously, we’re able to give you an accurate picture of how Joe Diner will be treated when he eats out. I hope you’ve found On the Table fun and informative these past five years.

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Our Caregivers are available on an hourly basis up to 24 hours per day to meet individual needs at home, hospital or nursing facility

Celebrating over 30 years of a family business...

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Raschelle Burton & Patty Hannum backtalk

Raschelle: I think it is safe to say both of us are opinionated. We believe we are right and love the fact that once a month we get to let our readers decide who they agree with. A few things we want to clear up: Yes, we are friends. No, we don’t decide who is going to take which side ahead of time. Yes, we sometimes agree but not very often. We love our job as modern-day agony aunts and are stunned people want our advice.

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Patty: What she said.

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Rick Stoff - health

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Werner Drewes

Maurice Freedman

Edward Boccia

Marc Chagall

Andy Warhol

Pablo Picasso

Featuring Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

Through 30 years of medical writing I have been privileged to interview hundreds of brilliant doctors, nurses and therapists, then translate their knowledge into stories that inform and, I hope, entertain readers.

I always learn something new and try to share that in stories the ‘person on the street’ will understand. Thanks largely to our outstanding medical schools, St. Louis is blessed with world-class practitioners and technology.

Three years ago I personally experienced their value—I am walking today thanks to the spinal neurosurgeon who was on call when I arrived at a trauma center after falling from a ladder. I had interviewed him the previous year!

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Dr. Tim Jordan - parent trap I see myself as a spokesperson for children, and one way I can advocate for them is through my Town&Style column. I love spending time listening to kids and teens in intimate retreat, camp, and school settings and then sharing insights about what kids are experiencing and feeling. Readers have told me they like my practical, down-to-earth style and how I help parents see kids in a different way. This helps them ‘walk in a kid’s shoes’ and see life from their perspective. I hope parents, after reading my column, feel more educated, confident and inspired.

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Kenneth Bland - bridge with bland I’m sure our readers know writing a bridge column ain’t journalism. Nonetheless, Town&Style saw fit to publish it. Can you imagine the staff there trying to help an electronically challenged bridge geek bring a bridge hand to print? It’s been great. When we first started, they sent me to Strauss Peyton for my photo. Photographer Colin Miller had me keep my hat on, grip some cards, and look shrewd and smart—that was the hard part. The result was Bridge with Bland, and I’m proud to say that the bridge community really likes my column, some of them picking up the paper and turning directly to it. Here’s looking forward to another five years and beyond!

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front&center

Having been both an actor and a producer in the St. Louis theater scene, I feel I bring an intimate knowledge to my column about the shows and people who make theater in our city.

I try to speak to what is most creative and interesting in the live performances available and spend little time giving plot summaries.

I figure if people want to know the plot, they should go see the play! I am also a strong advocate for the smaller professional companies.

Often on a slim budget but with a passionate belief in their work, smaller companies can produce magical shows.

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Bob Paster - driven In my upcoming automotive column, Driven, my primary goal is to convey information useful to readers who are interested in cars. I’ll be test driving select models, as well as writing about car events. Second, and more important, I hope to convey my passion for automobiles and car people.

From my articles I hope readers will gain an appreciation for beautiful cars as rolling sculpture and recognize the amazing engineering that goes into a high-performance sports car and the exquisite craftsmanship in the leather and woodworking of a luxury vehicle like a Rolls-Royce, Bentley or Jaguar. I will strive to convey the passion that car people have for their cars, car hobbies and their fellow ‘petrolheads.’

TOWN TALK

HEART BALL 2016 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 2016 Heart Ball Chairs Stacey & Jim Weddle Edward Jones

Vice Chairs Jill & Larry Otto U.S. Bank

would like to extend a warm THANK YOU to the following Presenting Sponsors

Signature Sponsors

Event Sponsors

Special Thanks to

Executive Table Sponsors

Open Your Heart Sponsors

Aramark Ascension Health Barnes Jewish Hospital BJC Medical Group Carrollton Bank Cushman & Wakefield Drury Development Ernst & Young Martiz Holdings Inc Mercy Jefferson RGA Saint Louis University Hospital Division of Cardiology Saint Louis University Hospital Executive Office Saint Louis University Medical Center SSM HealthCare St. Jude Medical St. Louis Heart & Vascular St. Luke’s Hospital Stifel Washington University School of Medicine Washington University School of Medicine Division of Cardiology Washington University School of Medicine Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

$50,000 and above David and Thelma Steward and World Wide Technology Foundation $25,000 and above Jim and Stacey Weddle Andrew and Barbara Taylor Mercy $20,000 and above American Integrated Marketing $15,000 and above St. Louis Rams $10,000 and above Phil and Carol Schwab Family George and Melissa Paz $5,000 and above Powell Family Charitable Fund Michael and Noemi Neidorff St. Louis Cardinals Stephen and Camilla Brauer Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Please join us in CONGRATULATING this year’s Hugh McCulloch Award Winner: WILLIAM G. BOWEN, MD Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Washington University

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homegrown in st. louis Tell us how your business got started.

1 | Streib Company

Streib Company is a full-service electrical contractor built with the mission of creating opportunity through developing lasting relationships, which holds true inside and out. Its team of passionate individuals has allowed Streib to expand into media and security and quickly become a leader in the industry.

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2 | Eye Care Associates of St. Louis

Our practice was founded in 1894 by the eminent Dr. Henry Wolfner. He was later joined by Dr. Meyer Wiener, who helped establish Washington University’s Department of Ophthalmology. For 122 years, the commitment to excellence has defined this practice.

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3 | Mosby Building Arts

Mosby Building Arts began in 1947 by Sam Mosby.

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by alexa beattie February. The ‘cruelest month.’ Especially for plumbing, when the risk of leaks from frozen pipes is high. The worst-case scenario, says Matt LaMartina of Tony LaMartina Plumbing Company, is when a pipe bursts and no one is home. “Depending on the problem, water can run for hours, or even days.” According to insurance statistics, he says, a house is six times more likely to suffer water damage than be burglarized. LaMartina remembers one particular occasion when a toilet tank split in half. “The homeowners were out to dinner and, in the space of two hours, the bathroom flooded and caused $30,000 in damages.” In each year from 2007 to 2009, water caused $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy property losses—approximately 23 percent of all such losses, he says.

But new technology is here to help us, to give us peace of mind. Whether you’re a snowbird going south for winter or simply popping out for a quick dinner, LaMartina says a whole home leak detection system is the best defense against a water disaster. The system works by shutting off water at the main line as soon as an abnormal flow is detected. “If there’s no one in the house, anything beyond a trickle from the ice-maker or a dripping tap is something to pay attention to,” LaMartina says. “With a whole home system, you could be sitting at a desk in China and an app on your smartphone can tell you if something is wrong.”

A whole-home system also allows the homeowner to turn the system on and off remotely. “If the gardener is coming to water the plants, you can deactivate it,” LaMartina says. There are a few different systems on the market, some of which can be integrated into the home alarm. Whole home leak detection systems range in price from $2,500 to $5,000.

LaMartina has been in business with his father, Tony, for the past four years. The company was started in 1982. Last year it launched a blog of D.I.Y. plumbing tips and information. “We wanted to educate our customers and become their trusted advisers,” he says. The blog tells how to eliminate kitchen sink odors, waterproof your basement and what the new Department of Energy water heater energy standards mean. The LaMartinas make use of other technology to keep clients informed. “We send text and email alerts with the plumber’s photo and bio when they’re on their way to your home. It provides flexibility and lets the client know who to expect,” LaMartina points out.

Also detailed in the blog is the ‘Flush for Good’ program, which helps provide toilets to developing nations. For every American Standard ‘Champion Pro’ toilet the LaMartinas install (at discount), American Standard donates a special lidded pan to communities in need of better sanitation. One billion people still dig holes to relieve themselves, LaMartina says. And according to NPR, 2,000 children die every day from easily preventable airborne diseases. The sanitary pan is a simple device with a weighted lid that prevents insects from spreading bacteria and pathogens.

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hat do Kate Chopin, Sara Teasdale and Irma Rombauer have in common? If you’d said they’re all published authors, you’d be right.

Chopin published The Awakening in 1899, Teasdale won the Columbia University Poetry Prize in 1918 (and later a Pulitzer Prize), and Rombauer penned Joy of Cooking in 1931.

If you’d said they’re all St. Louisans, that, too, would be correct. But the women have even more in common: membership in the Wednesday Club of St. Louis, which marked its 125th birthday recently.

Founded in 1890 by a group of forward-thinking “earnest” women, the group initially met in their homes to broaden their education by studying the poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley.

A short time later, realizing that Shelley was an agnostic and that calling themselves the Shelley Club might lead others (particularly their husbands) to question their motives, the group changed its name to The Wednesday Club.

The women soon broadened their intellectual pursuits and drafted a constitution proclaiming its purpose: “to maintain an organized center of thought and action among the women of St. Louis.” The concept proved so popular that by year’s end more than 100 women were members. Too large to continue meeting in homes, the club rented space on the second floor of the Union Dairy Building at Washington and Jefferson avenues. To allow employed women (mostly teachers) to be members, the club scheduled meetings between 3 and 5 p.m.

In 1891 The Wednesday Club became part of the National Federation of Women’s Clubs, joining forces with other like-minded women throughout the United States, eventually expanding its mission to include community impact without being ‘controversial.’

They found projects on which everyone could unite. In 1896, a time when a pall of soot hung over the city due to the burning of soft coal, The Wednesday Club joined forces with the all-male St. Louis Engineers Club to establish a Smoke Abatement League to study ways to end air pollution. They helped create a Penny Lunch program for schools in poor districts, advocating for the establishment of child labor laws, milk inspection, street sanitation, under-age kindergartens and leisure-time clubs for children in overcrowded neighborhoods. In 1904 they formed a publicity bureau to provide information to women coming to St. Louis for the World’s Fair. As you might expect, the members also were active in the women’s suffrage movement.

All the while, the club kept growing. In the spring of 1896 the membership moved into larger quarters at the YMCA at Grand and Franklin avenues. In 1908 the club was so prosperous it commissioned architect Theodore Link, who designed Union Station, to create a headquarters at the corner of Westminster Place and Taylor Avenue in the Central West End. There it remained until 1971, when the club moved to a new headquarters building on Ladue Road in Creve Coeur.

True to its roots as a group formed to study poetry, The Wednesday Club, through its Poetics Section, supports the young poets of today with poetry prizes in a name- and school-blind contest judged by accomplished, published poets. The club also provides college scholarships to deserving students.

Through the years, the focus of various Sections changed, but the concept of presenting speakers and information to educate the members remains. Just last year, for instance, a morning program delved into the origins of the musical scores that accompanied silent movies. After a break for lunch, (served by members, who take turns acting as waitresses) the afternoon program began. The topic: Sex Trafficking in the Greater St. Louis Area, with experts discussing efforts to stop it and how to rehabilitate the young women imprisoned in the system.

Rather than engaging in active lobbying for various agreed-upon causes as the founders did, the 300 members of today’s Wednesday Club are more likely to bring a long record of civic activity to the group when they join. The organization’s immediate past president, Lee Berger, is a former mayor of Olivette who helped rescue and restore Tower Grove Park as president of the Friends of Tower Grove Park.

New president Carol James has a long history of volunteerism. She applauds the forward-thinking women who began The Wednesday Club and created wonderful bylaws that “provide for anything that can happen,” convinced that’s how the club has stayed relevant to this day. “Everyone in the club has had an impact on the community through some other organization,” she says. “That in turn attracts other members who bring their own individual knowledge and talents.”

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[ amuse bouche ] THE scene

Upscale, attractive seafood restaurant

THE CHEF

Michael Sullivan

THE PRICES

$12 to $75 starters $34 to $55 entrees

THE FAVORITES

Shrimp & Grits, New Bedford Sea Scallops, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Grilled Hearts of Romaine Caesar, Figgy Toffee Pudding

As an exclusive seafood spot, 801 Fish delivers

something unique: a mind-boggling array of dock-todinner table seafood. Certainly many places in town offer delicious seafood, but not in this variety (and, one can hope, consistency). Every dish tasted was superb: The fish was line-fresh, the menu items flavorful and balanced, and the execution near-perfect.

It’s rare you can say the following words about a place this pricey: it was worth it. 801 is a ‘small chain’ out of Leawood, Kansas, that opened 801 Chophouse here.

This fish spot is only the company’s second, and judging from the bustling crowd, St. Louisans have embraced it. The restaurant is beautiful, with an underwater ambiance that somehow avoids being kitschy.

You enter facing the bar room; the adjoining dining room opens to a busy raw bar and the chef’s kitchen beyond that. There is a staggering selection of fresh oysters—from Cape Cod, Nova Scotia, Washington state and more—as

well as tantalizing grilled oyster platters (eight for $18).

The menu also includes iced shellfish platters ($38 to $179) and domestic and Russian caviar ($25 to $75).

A starter of Louisiana Style Shrimp & Grits ($17) was a sign of the treats ahead. The four jumbo shrimp were tender and sweet and very well coated in a spicy-salty Creole rub and plenty of butter. The grits were creamy and smooth, and the dish had bits of fresh tomato and scallion.

A salad of Grilled Hearts of Romaine Caesar ($10) was also memorable. Whole leaves were arranged on the plate, very lightly grilled to impart a subtle smokiness, with lardons, croutons and the most wonderful creamy Caesar dressing bursting with anchovy flavor. Also in there was a ‘63 degree egg,’ a sous vide creation that resembles its poached sibling.

The coup de grâce was a New Bedford Sea Scallops entree ($35) brimming with delightful flavors. The scallops were sweet, well seasoned and seared for

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Hen-of-the-Woods mushrooms This polypore mushroom (abundant in Missouri) grows at the base of trees, notably oaks, in curly clusters, unlike the typical toadstool shape ’shrooms.

63 Degree Egg An egg cooked in its shell in a water bath of 63 degrees for an hour. The result yields a more evenly cooked yolk and white.

New Bedford Sea Scallops These come from the port of New Bedford, Mass., America’s

No. 1 fishing port, which draws from Nantucket Shoals, Georges Bank and the Great South Channel.

maximum gastronomic appeal. They were accompanied by parsnip puree, cubes of butternut squash, hen-of -the-woods mushrooms, crisp pancetta and a drizzle of cranberry gastrique.

Also good was Atlantic Striped Sea Bass ($35), a simpler dish of seared mild whitefish served crispy skin-up over wild mushroom risotto heavily scented with truffle oil. The overall flavoring was quite woody and a bit monotonous, as the dish was gray in color— we eat with our eyes, too.

Don’t miss the à la carte sides; if they’re all as good as our Roasted Brussels Sprouts ($9) with fish sauce, cilantro, mint and fresno chili, they will leave you pining for more.

Our dessert of Figgy Toffee Pudding ($12) was stellar in texture and flavor: dense and moist with figs and sitting in a pool of toffee sauce with a dollop of simple vanilla ice cream and ground pecans.

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» This place has the whole package: cool atmosphere, delicious food and attentive service. It’s definitely high-end, but I’m making it my new special-occasion spot.

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Newly opened at 102 W. Lockwood Ave., Olive & Oak can claim an impressive pedigree. Co-owner Mark Hinkle and executive chef Jesse Mendica hail from the esteemed Annie Gunn’s: Hinkle worked in frontof-house management, and Mendica was executive sous chef for eight years. The menu is eclectic, as is the wine list, which includes 20 offerings by the glass.

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Congrats to Bar Les Freres in Clayton for being named Missouri’s Most Romantic Restaurant in Elle Decor’s ‘Most Romantic Restaurants in Every State’ feature.

Owner Zoe Robinson created the dramatic little bistro on Wydown Boulevard with deep red walls, white marble-topped tables, gilt-framed mirrors and elegant chandeliers.

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7810 Forsyth Blvd., between Central and Bemiston avenues. Launched by the owner of longtime favorite Hacienda in Rock Hill, Alex Rodriguez de Torres, diners can expect to get their food quickly. But that doesn’t mean it’s ‘fast food:’ Everything is made to order with “bold Mexican flavors.” Open for lunch and dinner.

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Gerard Craft’s Porano Pasta opened this week with limited hours (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A 2015 James Beard Award winner, Craft has made this downtown spot a build-your-own menu of Italian offerings inspired by the restaurant’s namesake, a small town in Umbria.

Choose a base (pasta, farro, rice or greens); add a protein (roasted pork, meatballs, grilled chicken, veggies or tofu); pick a topping (sugo, pomodoro, pumpkin seed or lime pesto); and finish with more goodies (crispy garlic, herbs, Peppadew peppers, Grana Padano, etc.). And, yes, there will be gelato!

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2 | Epworth Children & Family Services

Treat your special someone to a once-in-a-lifetime gift! Purchase tickets to Epworth’s Pillar of Strength gala, honoring the St. Louis Blues Alumni Association April 2 at Scottrade Center.

110 N. Elm Ave. 314.961.5718 | epworth.org

5 | Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Looking for a meaningful Valentine’s Day gift? Consider a donation to the Jewish Federation of St. Louis! Founded in 1901, we are one of the region’s largest and oldest nonprofits committed to the development and enhancement of a thriving Jewish community.

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Drawing on the popularity of the distinguished Highgate collection, Waterworks Studio premieres the consummate English fitting in beautiful unlacquered brass. It’s a timeless style available locally only at Immerse.

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Visit Kodner Gallery for a large selection of artwork, antiquities and collectibles perfect for your valentine. Give that special someone a unique gift to be cherished now and for years to come.

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Wrap up in warmth for Valentine’s Day with this luxurious, soft sheared mink reversible coat with chinchilla trim.

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8 | Wilson Lighting

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so she is sure to love the Diamond Rock Crystal lamp from Mariana Home. Find it exclusively at Wilson Lighting.

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Appliqued hand towels, available in a variety of colors, make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.

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Pick up the latest for the stylish woman in your life at our Donna Degnan and Buchanan and Kang double trunk show event Feb. 11 through 13.

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happy [hour Crafted cocktails are the rage these days. The linchpins to upscale beverage programs are house-made infusions and liqueurs. With patience and imagination you, too, can craft some wicked cocktails.

Infusions Infusions are neutral spirits that have been steeped with botanicals to incorporate the desired flavor. Items with strong essential oils work best, such as citrus peel, fresh green herbs, spices and fruits.

Back in the ‘20s and ‘30s during Prohibition, infusions were important to the cocktail program of any speakeasy. Since good gin and liquors were hard to come by and priced out of sight by the black market, speakeasy owners began making their own gin by adding botanicals to neutral spirits to improve the flavor of the ‘rot gut’ they had to serve. Many times this ‘gin’ was concocted in bathtubs, hence the name ‘bathtub gin.’

Liqueurs Liqueurs are essentially infusions with the addition of sugar. The sugar source can come from honey, agave nectar or simple syrup. Some common, easy-to-make liqueurs are Limoncello and Kahlùa. Here is an example of one I created that is basically an enhanced bathtub gin.

Jeffrey Hall is the sommelier for The Four Seasons Hotel-St. Louis.

Jeffrey’s Dried Cranberry and Blood Orange Gin: 1 bunch fresh thyme 2 bottles of vodka of choice zest of 8 blood oranges (Don’t go crazy here; 1 cinnamon stick inexpensive is fine.)

16 cloves ¼ c. dried juniper berries ¼ c. dried cranberries

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Empty vodka into a glass or plastic container large enough to hold it plus the other ingredients, or split into two equal containers.

Crumble the thyme and muddle the juniper and cranberries to release their essential oils.

Add all the botanicals to the vodka and stir. Cap and leave refrigerated for seven to 10 days.

Strain and rebottle. Put on your own fancy label and serve!

[ try this ] ‘The Unclaimed Gift’ 2 oz. Jeffrey’s Blood Orange and Cranberry Gin ¼ oz. ginger liqueur

¼ oz. pomegranate liqueur Splash of cranberry juice

ingredients in a martini shaker over ice and shake. » Combine Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a sprig of thyme and flamed » blood orange twist.

Don’t miss these unique funding opportunities for your organization!

STAENBERG FAMILY FOUNDATION ANYTHING GRANTS Now through February 16

Fund your Jewish organization’s operations, professional development, infrastructure needs and more.

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ST. LOUIS JEWISH COMMUNITY INCLUSION INITIATIVE MINI-GRANTS Now through February 29

Make your organization more inclusive to Jewish individuals with disabilities and their families.

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All applicants must be a 501(c)3 status non-profit organization. No individuals or for-profit businesses, please.

For more information about Anything Grants and Women’s Auxiliary Foundation Grants, contact Mindee Fredman at MFredman@JFedSTL.org or 314-442-3734. For information about Inclusion Initiative Mini-Grants, contact Rinat Kisin at RKisin@JFedSTL.org or 314-442-3801.

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february 〉〉 NOW – 2/14

2/13 & 2/14

Shining City Upstream Theatre Kranzberg Arts Center $20-$30 kranzbergartscenter.org

World Bird Sanctuary Masters of the Sky Show National Great Rivers Museum in Alton, Illinois $3-5; free for children under 3 mtrf.org

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I’ll Be Back Before Midnight Stray Dog Theatre Tower Grove Abbey $20-$25 straydogtheatre.org

2/14

Also in Theaters: • The Lady in the Van • Pride and Prejudice and Zombies • The Choice • Hail, Caesar!

2/14

Opening Friday: • Deadpool • How to Be Single • Zoolander No. 2

Languish With Love St. Louis Chamber Chorus Second Presbyterian Church 3 p.m. | $10-$35 chamberchorus.org

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Clearly Human II St. Louis Artists’ Guild Free stlouisartistsguild.org

NOW-3/12

Color: Paintings by Gabriele Evertz, Robert Swain & Sanford Wurmfeld The Philip Slein Gallery Free philipsleingallery.com

NOW-3/12

Fear of a Blank Pancake White Flag Projects Free whiteflagprojects.org

Project Perception: A Reality Runway Show Kranzberg Arts Center Noon-2 p.m. | Free (suggested $10 donation) kranzbergartscenter.org

2/16 & 2/17

Ben Nordstrom: Isn’t It Romantic The Sheldon 10 a.m. | $12-$15 thesheldon.org

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Heart of Glass: Third Friday Open House 6-10 p.m. | Free thirddegreeartfactory.com

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Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America exhibit Missouri History Museum Free mohistory.org

Emerson Free Family Night The Magic House 5:30-9 p.m. | Free magichouse.org

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2/21

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Plantings: Nature Prints by Sharon Pollack The Bonsack Gallery at John Burroughs Free jburroughs.org

seen on the screen

Laumeier Sculpture Park Free Family Day Laumeier Sculpture Park 2-4 p.m. | Free laumeiersculpturepark.org

Now on DVD: • Bridge of Spies • Rock the Kasbah • Suffragette • Spectre • Crimson Peak

45 Years 〉〉

The beauty is in the details. 45 Years is a masterful study in human emotion. It is the story of Kate (Charlotte Rampling) and Geoff (Tom Courtenay), a couple in their 60s, five days from their 45th anniversary. They are sweet with each other and excited for the party they have planned. But a letter has arrived for Geoff with news that the body of his first love has been found frozen (and more important) perfectly preserved (at age 26) in an Alpine glacier. Here’s the tension. Here’s where meaning lives. And meaning is everywhere—in the wind, in the way Geoff holds his hands, in the tiny twitches of doubt in Kate’s face. The movie shows, it doesn’t tell. It is up to us to understand, and therefore, to feel. Not just for Kate and her slowly breaking heart, but for Geoff whose heart broke long ago and is clearly breaking again. We note the symbols, the things that show us the characters’ inner pain—a Swiss watch in a shop window, a mountain range in a painting.

And listen to the music—Young girl get out of my mind... It is all so excruciatingly sad.

The movie ends with the party, Geoff and Kate’s first dance during which Kate’s whole journey seems to replay across her face. We wait with bated breath for the song to end, for the resolution to come. But if we are listening, we already know what it will be.

Should You See It? Yes. Like Rampling herself, it’s a beauty.—A.B. Viewed at Landmark Plaza Frontenac

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And In This Corner … Cassius Clay This play focuses on the early life of Cassius Clay Jr., known to most as Muhammed Ali, and the relationship he built with his first boxing coach, a white police officer.

Metro Theater Company Missouri History Museum $12-$18 | mohistory.org

2/20

Solas Celtic band Solas showcases fresh arrangements of old tunes, original songs and covers.

Touhill Performing Arts Center 8 p.m. | $20 | touhill.org

2/21

2/13

Tales of Shakespeare Powell Hall 3 p.m. | $8-$19 stlsymphony.org

A Night of Symphonic Rock St. Louis Symphony Powell Hall 7:30 p.m. | $35-$65 stlsymphony.org

NOW-3/27

Where Wild Things Grow: Annual Orchid Show Explore the bright, bold colors of the 2016 Orchid Show and learn all about the hundreds of blooms on display.

Missouri Botanical Garden $5, plus general admission | mobot.org

2/13 & 2/14

In It For Love Saint Louis Ballet Touhill Performing Arts Center $22-$51 stlouisballet.org

2/20 & 2/21

theater art

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fashion

kids music

exhibit

Three Little Birds Based on the children’s book by Cedella Marley, Three Little Birds uses Bob Marley’s music to tell young Ziggy’s story of overcoming his fears and anxieties.

Founders Theatre at COCA $14-$18 | cocastl.org

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bett better beauty Washington university physicians by karyn meyer

dr. john Chi

It’s no surprise that noninvasive facial procedures are being widely embraced

by patients. After all, we all want to look our best, yet we want to do it in the easiest and safest way. Minimal downtime and maximum benefits are what a new, FDA-approved injection therapy, Kybella, offers as the first nonsurgical remedy to combat fat under the chin.

Dr. John Chi and Dr. Gregory Branham, both board-certified facial plastic surgeons at Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center, focus on procedures for the face and neck, ranging from Botox injections to facial reconstruction for trauma and cancer patients. “We’ve been tending toward more nonsurgical options because patients are hoping to maximize their benefits without going under the knife,” Chi says. Instead of coming in to talk about face-lifts and liposuction, they say most patients today opt for procedures like chemical peels, laser facial resurfacing and dermabrasion.

That has made the time ripe for Kybella, one of the latest noninvasive techniques specifically targeted for fat under the chin. The injection therapy is an alternative to traditional surgical options for this facial area, which include a neck lift, chin implant, mini lift, face-lift and liposuction. “To my knowledge, Kybella is the only FDA-approved nonsurgical treatment option for double chin,” Chi says. “Patients are getting good results, and they don’t have to invest a lot of time and energy into it.”

The average patient requires about two to four treatments. “This is one of the few procedures that when you’ve completed your treatments, you’re done,” Branham says.

“It’s important to get it administered by a trained health care professional and wait

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two to three months between rounds to allow the treatment time to have its effects.”

Branham points out, however, that treatments must be matched to the right candidates. “With minimally invasive procedures, you’re looking at a specific population,” he says. “For Kybella, anyone with moderate fullness under the chin is a candidate.” For patients with jowls that are too large, eliminating the double chin would just accentuate the jowls, he says. Chi adds that an ideal candidate must also have good skin elasticity. “The molecules dissolve the fat that lives under the skin in the subcutaneous level, so that becomes empty space. A younger, reasonably healthy person can compensate with their skin’s elasticity because the skin will bounce back.

But as you get older, your skin loses that ability.”

After the injections, patients will experience some swelling and inflammation of the area, which indicates the treatment is working, but nothing that should cause severe discomfort, the physicians say. “I even had one woman return to work right after the injections,” Chi says. Another patient who had been bothered by a double chin for years called her first treatment “smooth sailing,” other than some minimal pain and swelling. “It’s well worth the trade-off to avoid surgery,” she commented.

Chi and Branham point out that Kybella is just one tool in their toolbox. After a complete cosmetic consultation, if someone is not a good candidate, there are still options to get the desired results. “Patients are always looking for good results without a lot of downtime, and we are dedicated to offering the best treatment options available for each individual,” Chi says.

Dr. John Chi and Dr. Gregory Branham provide a range of noninvasive and surgical options for procedures of the face, head and neck, including the newly FDA-approved Kybella. Their practice, Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center, is at 1020 N. Mason Road, Ste. 205, in Creve Coeur on the Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital campus. Pictured on the cover: Dr. Gregory Branham and Dr. John Chi. For more information, call 314.996.3880 or visit facialplasticsurgery.wustl.edu.

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People say You’re only as old as you feel. Nowhere is that truer than among the boomer generation, which coined another phrase: 6o is the new 40.

FACING FACING facts facts Now if only our faces could keep up. They can, with help from cosmetic specialists and the latest developments in their field. b y Ric k S t o f f

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t h e no s e Rhinoplasty is one of the most-requested cosmetic plastic surgeries. Think about it: If you don’t like your nose, you can’t hide it with makeup or mitigate its prominence by accentuating some other feature. But nose jobs have come a long way from the days when everyone’s ‘new nose’ looked the same.

NEW, BUT NATURAL “Rhinoplasty is probably our third most common facial procedure after face-lifts and neck-lifts,” says Dr. William Huffaker of St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery. And it stands to reason that people don’t really want others to notice their nose, says Dr. Scott Walen, SLUCare plastic surgeon. “They don’t want their nose to be a distinguishing feature.”

“There are social, cultural and personal reasons for wanting to change the appearance of the nose,” Walen says. “Some patients want to change a part of the nose because there is a hump or the tip is large. In many cases it’s a good idea because it has the potential to increase self-confidence.”

Rhinoplasty patients tend to be female and younger than patients pursuing other types of facial cosmetic surgery, Walen adds. Some patients are driven by the simple desire for improved air flow through the nostrils. “That tends to be an issue for patients who have had trauma to the nose in the past or who have had a previous rhinoplasty,” he explains. “In the past, rhinoplasties sacrificed function for cosmetics, but that isn’t the way things are done now.”

IMPROVED OUTCOMES Not only are today’s noses more functional— no more narrow aquiline structures that constrict air flow—but the procedure is all-around easier on patients. “Rhinoplasty is not a very painful procedure,” says Huffaker. “There is a little numbness at first, but I rarely find it necessary to pack the nose. Patients have to wear a small splint for a week.”

Cost and downtime are two major considerations. In the St. Louis area, rhinoplasty costs range from $2,500 to $10,000. But in some cases—improved airway function, for instance—insurance may pick up part of the tab. Airway function can be improved, of course, without changing appearance. “Commonly we take cartilage from the nose, ear or rib and place grafts into key positions that stent the airway open,” Walen explains. “If the grafts are placed properly, there is no evidence on the outside.”

But as long as they are undergoing surgery, patients often will request cosmetic improvement. “Definitely there is a group of patients who want to change both,” Walen says.

THE IDEAL NOSE Turns out, regional differences can affect the kind of nose a patient requests. “Cosmetic surgery in the Midwest is interesting,” says Walen. “Patients want surgery, but they don’t want it to look ‘too done.’ They want to look rested and refreshed, natural and maybe a bit younger.”

Today’s technology allows potential surgery candidates to see what a new nose would look like and to have input into the artistic process, too. “At the consultation, we perform computer imaging to try to approximate appearance after surgery,” Huffaker says. “Years ago, a slightly turned-up nose similar to Sandra Dee’s was popular. Now a straight dorsum is considered best.”

The bottom line, the physicians agree, is working closely with the surgeon to be sure the two of you are on the same page. “We listen carefully to be clear about the patient’s goals,” Walen says. “The actual surgery has its own challenges and art, but the real art is in the diagnosis and treatment plan.”

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F A C E-L I F T We may never find the fountain of youth, but who cares? We have the next best thing: the face-lift.

CHANGE ON DEMAND “The number of surgical lifts is growing steadily,” says Dr. Mike Nayak of Nayak Plastic Surgery. One reason? “With the prevalence of cellphone pictures, people are more aware of how they look from all angles—and they often don’t like what they see.”

Face-lifts are not one-size-fits-all, points out Dr. Michele Koo. “Anyone who has jowls or looseness in the neck, or a loss of fullness and volume in their cheeks, would benefit from a face-lift,” she says. “But the procedure should be tailored to the specific area of the face that is troublesome to that patient.”

often resulted in a recognizable ‘tight face’ look.

“In the 1970s, it was all about tightening,” Nayak says. “We still use that terminology in talking about face-lifts, but today, tight does not equal young. If you look at a pretty 30-year-old woman, her neck is not tight. It is supple.”

Koo warns about doing too much. “Less is more when it comes to facial rejuvenation,” she says. “I try to replace the skin and underlying tissue to its original position, creating soft curves and restoring volume rather than yanking and pulling so tight it distorts the normal anatomy and the natural facial landmarks that make each person unique.”

Modern Art The face-lift can remedy a host of problems.

It can smooth deep wrinkles around the eyes, cheek and neck, remove excess skin that creates jowls, and eliminate a saggy cheek or a ‘gobbler’ neck, Koo says. But, of course, the quality of the result depends on the quality of the practitioner.

In general, today’s face-lifts aim for a fuller appearance than the face-lifts of yore, which

KEEP IT REAL “Find a plastic surgeon who really understands your cosmetic goals and can deliver that result,” recommends Koo. The technology of plastic surgery—scalpels, needles and thread—has not changed but standards have, Nayak adds. “We are gaining more of an aesthetic understanding.

Patients have areas that have shrunk and areas that have grown, and we want to restore their relative proportions.”

A full face-lift may cost $9,000 to $19,000, Nayak says, but it’s the recovery time that often is the deal breaker. “To do the best procedure I can, I tell my patients the recovery time will be two to three weeks.” That’s why some patients opt for downsized procedures that won’t interrupt careers. “Nowadays I try to perform mini face-lifts under local anesthesia in the office,” Koo says. The results, she says, “are a rested, rejuvenated look versus a ‘done’ look. My patients want the change to be soft and subtle, not obvious.”

Recent technological developments such as neurotoxin injections, ultrasound therapy and CoolSculpting offer skin-tightening and removal of fat tissues, which are among the benefits of a face-lift, but they can’t replicate the outcome of a surgical face-lift, Nayak says. “These technologies can make some very modest improvements in the jawline and neck, but they work primarily on the skin and fat layers. They can’t change anything deep,” he says.

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INSURANCE Most facial plastic surgery procedures require an advance withdrawal from the piggy bank. But you may be surprised to learn that some may qualify for coverage from Uncle Sam and his medical plan.

MEDICALLY NECESSARY “The over-arching principal of insurance coverage revolves around medical necessity,” says Dr. Gregory H. Branham, professor and chief of the division of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Washington University School of Medicine.

There are three categories of plastic surgeries, he says. “Some are almost always medically necessary and covered. Then there are some that are always considered cosmetic and not covered. But there is also a gray zone, hybrid cases with some portions that are covered and some that are not.”

A good example of that is when a neccesary deviated septum surgery is combined with an optional rhinoplasty, or ‘nose job.’ “When you have a deviated septum and sinus problems, those are medically necessary, functional issues,” Branham says. “You have to meet the clinical guidelines, but by and large those are covered without a lot of questions. A patient who needs functional work, however, might ask, ‘While I’m here, can you take this bump off my nose or make the tip smaller?’”

In those cases, the bills will be shared.

“Insurance will cover the medical portions of the surgery, and the patient will be responsible

for the cosmetic portion,” Branham says. In such cases, the physician is required to provide “appropriate documentation,” says Dr. Scott Walen, SLUCare plastic surgeon. “Quite often photos are required.”

TIMING IS EVERYTHING While nearly all acute injuries are covered, don’t wait too long to have something fixed.

“If you come to the emergency room with a broken nose or facial fractures, those surgeries are covered when you receive treatment,” Branham says. But if you break your nose playing basketball, don’t decide years later that you want to elminate the bump that was sustained.

“If you broke your nose as a child but nothing was done at the time, and you decide later in life to have it fixed, insurance coverage can depend on your circumstances,” Branham says. “The insurance company is going to look at whether you are having functional problems.” Breathing problems due to an old fracture could qualify, he says, but wanting to fix a lumpy nose from a third-grade tumble would not.

ILLNESS-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS “We do a lot of cancer reconstruction. Those patients sometimes are very self-conscious

about their appearance,” Branham says. “Insurance companies don’t squabble much about those.”

Dr. Michele Koo adds, “While facial rejuvenation for aging is not covered, rebalancing to restore symmetry may be covered for patients with Bell’s palsy or hemifacial atrophy.”

Occasionally even a nonsurgical cosmetic therapy is covered as a medical necessity. “An injectable filler was approved years ago for facial lipodystrophy in patients who were HIVpositive and taking anti-retroviral medications,” Branham says. “They would get thinning in their face, and insurance covered the procedure.”

But be forewarned: New or rarely used procedures may not be covered. “There are situations in which we have to see when new technologies or treatments switch over from experimental or investigational and become a mainstay of treatment,” Branham says. “One of the things that insurance companies consider in their definition of medical necessity is whether the treatment would be generally practiced by a prudent professional: Is it the standard of care?”

Often the physician or patient must appeal an insurance company rejection, he says. “We will get passed to the insurance company’s medical director, who requires a lot of documentation.

This is routine for practicing physicians now.”

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Using the right skin care products and makeup can make a world of difference in your overall appearance, not to mention keep pesky dry skin and cakey makeup at bay. Here are a few simple steps to look beautiful all winter long.

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Dr. Robert Boyle has been voted a 'Top Doc in St. Louis' by the St. Louis dental community every year since the award's inception. He also has been featured in Newsweek as a 'Leader in Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry.'

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Hair trends come and go, but according to hair colorist Caitlin Ford of Notch Salon in the

Grove, balayage is here to stay. Open any beauty magazine and it’s impossible not to read a story on the hair coloring technique that is quickly putting traditional foil highlights to shame. But what exactly is balayage, and how is it any better than the tried-and-true coloring techniques of the past?

Q| What is balayage? How’s it different from ombré and similar hair trends?

A| Balayage is the technique of sweeping lightener onto the surface of the hair to create natural, foil-free

highlights. It doesn’t show lines (or stripes) at the root and results in soft, natural and low-maintenance color.

Balayage is typically processed without heat, but sometimes the stylist may choose to utilize foil, papers, cotton strips or plastic to separate the hair. Ombré and balayage are often confused, but it’s important to note that ombré is a style of color and balayage is a technique used to create, desired color. I personally create all my ombré colors using balayage techniques.

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A| Balayage is an advanced color technique that takes a lot of time and practice to perfect. It’s important

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to see someone who really knows how to do it, and how to achieve a variety of different looks. I always recommend clients set up a consultation with their stylist of choice prior to having a new color service.

Bringing in pictures of looks you like also is helpful. It immediately puts you on the same visual page as your stylist. The clearer you are about what you want, the easier it will be for your stylist to make you happy!

Q| What is your take on blondes who want balayage? Do you recommend they do a base first?

A| A common misconception about balayage is that you cannot get heavy platinum blonde with this

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Q| What is your favorite celebrity balayage?

A| Jessica Biel’s color is one of my favorites. She always keeps it dark and warm, with just a few beautiful ribbons of balayage peeking out. It is subtle, classy and timeless.

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[home] Decorated in whites, creams and golds with accents of glowing wood, Ardell Burchard’s Clayton residence offers a serene space in which to unwind. Its rooms contain meaningful mementos and art that speaks to her soul. The result: a space Burchard loves to call home. by stephanie zeilenga | photos by suzy gorman

Pictured, from top: Burchard with dog Camille; the living room

T&S | What first attracted you to this home?

Ardell Burchard | I loved its central hallway plan. Its layout was similar to my previous home in Claverach Park, but this home is larger.

T&S | Have you done much work on it? ab | I installed central air and heat, refinished all the floors and rehabbed two of the bathrooms. The outside also needed a face-lift, so we tuckpointed and acid-washed the exterior and repaired the home’s 64 windows. We also did a lot of painting, including lightening up the dark wood trim. It was a major overhaul. When we started painting the living room ceiling, the old paint peeled off like dried mud!

T&S | What’s your favorite feature? ab | The home’s walkouts on the first, second and third floors. I especially love the one on the third floor. It’s a unique feature, and I love the view. I’ve even been able to see Forest Park fireworks from there. I also love how much natural light the home has. Its front faces the southern sun, with the kitchen facing the north. I installed floor-to-ceiling French doors in the back, which really opens it up to the outdoors and lets in the light.

Pictured clockwise from top: The kitchen; artwork by Michael Madzo; the office; an artfully styled bookcase. Opposite: The dining room

T&S | How would you describe your decorating style? ab | White and monochromatic, with pops of color. Even when I blend colors, I like them to be in the same tone value. The creams I tend to use have hints of yellow—I’ve been drawn to that color ever since I was a little girl.

T&S | What do you like about the monochromatic look? ab | It’s peaceful and calming. There’s nothing more serene than when the sun is shining through the front of the house and natural light enhances it all. There’s a strong spiritual side to me, and this home feels spiritual.

T&S | Do you have any tips for readers who might want to pull off the same look? ab | Be careful not to use white that’s too white. You want things to pop, and not feel stark. Creams tend to have more warmth, which is inviting.

T&S | Where do you turn for design inspiration? ab | I love to look on Houzz and the blogs of talented designers. My favorite magazine for inspiration is Veranda. I’ve found that I’m very drawn to Texas designers, as well as some of the well-known designers in New York.

T&S | The painting of the bird is unique. Tell me about it. ab | That is by collage artist Michael Madzo, and I purchased it at the Clayton Art Fair after chatting with him about his work. It’s titled ‘Longing to See Out,’ and I love how whimsical it is. I love birds, so that aspect of the work captured me immediately. It includes hand-stitching, so there’s a textural element to it, too.

T&S | You have your built-ins styled beautifully. Are the items meaningful? ab | The clock was a gift from my German cousins when they visited, and the china was a secondhand purchase—I got it for $100 at Miriam Switching Post. The little gold and white espresso set belonged to my mother, so it’s very special to me. And then the terracotta pots are handmade and sort of the opposite of the refined china. It’s a fun mix that works.

T&S | Why do you think styling your home is important? ab | I’m actually in the formation stage of starting my own staging business. I think our home is special, and I really enjoy staying at home and cooking a lovely meal—you can get a bottle of wine for $10 versus paying a lot more out. I also love entertaining in my home and pampering friends and family when they come over. I think people are realizing if they invest in their homes, it gives back to them on a daily basis.

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Barbentane is on the outskirts of Avignon, pictured.

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The Warner-Hettich pied à terre

photo: george hettich

After careful consideration of climate, proximity to high-speed rail and prevalence of tourists, the couple settled on Barbentane, a village near Avignon. They were quickly enamored with the quaint, historical town overlooking the Rhone river. “Frankly, we fell in love with the village over lunch,” Warner says.“The main street has a town hall, patisserie, several bars and restaurants, and artisan shops.” It didn’t hurt that Warner’s favorite wine, Châteauneuf du Pape, is produced nearby. “It’s also a mecca for hiking, biking, wine and olive oil,” he points out.

They stumbled on their condo home serendipitously. The men crossed paths with two young girls, who said hello and struck up a conversation. “I mentioned that we were looking to buy a place, and one of the girls invited us into this first-floor pied-àterre her father had purchased from the village and was renovating,” Warner says. “We decided to buy it then and there. As a realtor, to have a 6-year-old sell me a house that was not listed was humbling!”

Warner and Hettich closed on the property in August. Their expenses included contracting with the owner to complete the renovation. “When you purchase a property in France, even if you buy an existing home and even if it’s a rehab, you can’t assume anything is included,” Warner says. “You’re essentially paying only for the ceiling and the walls. You don’t even get light fixtures automatically.”

photo: george hettich

photo: george hettich

From a beachside shack to a Tuscan villa and destinations in between, everyone has a vacation home fantasy. For Dielmann Sotheby agent Jeffrey Warner, the dream was the south of France. Last year he took the plunge, purchasing a condo in Provence with his spouse, George Hettich.

“Several years ago, I said if the exchange rate ever gets close to par, we have to stop talking about it and just do it,” Warner says. “Last spring it hit about 1.05. We looked at one another and said, Now is the time.”

11 Sherwyn Lane, Creve Coeur NEW LISTING. Offered at $2,300,000.

30 Portland Place, CWE NEW LISTING. Offered at $1,295,000.

5 Ladue Hills, Ladue Schools NEW LISTING. Offered at $459,000.

6 monarch Trace, Unit 206, Chesterfield Offered at 195,000.

9004 North Swan Circle, Brentwood Offered at $135,000.

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26 ROCLARE LANE, town & Country. spectacular 8-year-old custom home offers over 7,100 square feet. Exquisite finishes and an open kitchen with high end appliances. $2,499,000 BLUFFS OF ST. ALBANS, St. Albans. Spectacular views, privacy, and security are included with this estate home on 10 acres in the Bluffs of St. Albans. Simply stunning. $2,389,500 11 SHERWYN LANE, Creve Coeur. Stylish form and function have been combined with timeless and thoughtful design to create your own private refuge! $2,300,000 2 HOLIDAY LANE, Frontenac. Immersed in breathtaking detail, find soaring ceiling heights with custom detailing, a luxury master suite and a beautiful pool, patio with fireplace. $1,799,000 30 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE. Italian Renaissance-style residence situated on an historic premier private street has been tastefully updated. Outstanding architectural detail. $1,295,000 622 FOREST COURT, UNIT 2C, Clayton. Condo offers newer custom features. Chef’s kitchen, 2-car parking in heated garage, and a luxury master suite. $675,000 545 GASCONY WAY, Warson Woods. Classic el egance and lovingly maintained 2-story brick home with a side entry 2-car garage. Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. $479,500 5 LADUE HILLS, Ladue Schools. Classic chic cottage. Renovated interior/exterior featuring spacious kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite tops and all stainless appliances. $459,000 15 COVINGTON LANE, Ladue Schools. Sun-drenched, chic 3BR/2BA home on a quiet street. Family room with fireplace.

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19 Carrswold drive, Clayton Offered at $2,595,000.

$299,000 $268,500 $189,000

9847 LITzSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$6,650,000

2 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue.

$2,650,000

7251 SPRING WATER COURT, Oakville.

19 CARRSWOLD DRIVE, Clayton.

$2,595,000

1041 LAY ROAD, Ladue.

$1,965,000

4585 Austin Knoll Court, St. Charles Offered at $665,950.

1600 PRATHER AVENUE, St. Louis.

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15 Covington Lane, Ladue Schools NEW LISTING. Offered at $429,000.

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30 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB, Town & Country. $1,795,000 2 GLEN CREEK, Ladue.

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48 PORTLAND PLACE, Cwe.

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2 LOG CABIN DRIVE, Ladue.

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215 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

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14790 SUGARWOOD TRAIL, Chesterfield.

$1,249,000

9052 CLAYTON ROAD, TBB, Richmond Heights.

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729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

$1,095,000

800 S. HANLEY ROAD, UNIT 4E, Clayton.

$949,000

201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield.

$749,900

710 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, 18C, Clayton.

$599,000

710 SOUTH HANLEY, UNIT 10A, Clayton.

$464,900

798 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, St. Albans.

$450,000

14410 OPEN MEADOW COURT WEST, Chesterfield. $409,000

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410 NORTH NEWSTEAD, UNIT 9S, CWE.

$395,000

1516 SHEPARD ROAD, Wildwood.

$875,000

710 S. HANLEY ROAD, UNIT 10D, Clayton.

$329,500

8 RIO VISTA, Ladue.

$869,000

7564 WYDOWN BOULEVARD, UNIT 1A, Clayton. $324,900

28 VOUGA LANE, Frontenac.

$850,000

710 SOUTH HANLEY, UNIT 4D, Clayton.

$279,000

8160 WHITBURN DRIVE, Clayton.

$850,000

4415 LACLEDE AVENUE, #3, CWE.

$239,000

108 CLUB CREEK COURT, St. Albans.

$850,000

369 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

$849,000

6 MONARCH TRACE, UNIT 206, Chesterfield.

$195,000

11 HACIENDA, Ladue.

$810,900

1136 WASHINGTON, UNIT 210, St. Louis.

$175,000

21 BERKLEY LANE, Ladue.

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4585 AUSTIN KNOLL COURT, St. Charles.

$665,950

8 FOREST CLUB DRIVE, Clarkson Valley.

$659,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$750,000

1616 DEARBORN, Warson Woods.

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The No. 1 thing you should do when looking for a property overseas is to enlist the help of an experienced professional, Warner says. “It was quite daunting—there were numerous pitfalls not revealed prior to and during the process. I wish there had been a resource to better prepare us.” Below, Warner shares what he learned.

Establish a bank account:

Seek an English-speaking agent:

You need a bank account in your vacation home’s country to pay bills, taxes, etc. Having a bank account also allows you to wire money from your U.S. bank and have it converted to euros abroad, where the exchange rate currently is more favorable to Americans. Having a bank account abroad also makes paying utilities—which can be daunting in a foreign country—much simpler. Investigate the requirements to open an account before you begin the buying process. As a foreigner in France, you have to have €10,000 in savings (€15,000 for a couple) to obtain a credit card from a bank. That was a big investment we didn’t expect.

We used Leggett, a U.K. realtor specializing in French properties. If you have an English-speaking realtor, you have somebody who can guide you through the process in your language. This way, nothing gets lost in translation.

Be aware of local property rules: In France, there’s town involvement with any sale, because every village, town and city has first right of refusal. This means once a property goes under contract with a third party, the seller has to file notice with the town hall. Town hall then has a designated period to determine if it wants to purchase the property.

Be aware of differences in the process: Even in the small villages in France, there’s no cooperation between realtors, so you have to go to all the different companies yourself to set up property viewings.

Know how the laws protect buyers: Sellers in France have to inspect properties thoroughly at their own expense. If they’re off on the square footage they’ve claimed, you can go back and sue them for reimbursement and discrepancy.

Ask about fees before purchasing: In France, buyers can expect significant fees on top of estate agency fees. You’ll want to be aware of any requirements like this and factor them into your budget ahead of time.

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9119 claytOn rOaD | ClayTon | $939,500 wayne noRwood | 314.629.3931 Ben PaTTon Magnificent setting in Ladue on 1 acre. Expansive circle drive & parking court. Fully improved, restored w/ exceptional master suite. 4 BR/4 Ba/4,600SF.

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15 glen creek ladue | $479,900 Holly BRy | 314.276.7727

4443 PerShing avenUe CenTRal weST end | $425,000 SuZie wellS | 314.973.8761

8717 teaSDale avenUe uniVeRSiTy CiTy | $399,900 STePHanie Connell | 314.265.4739

add personal touches to this ranch in the heart of ladue or build on desirable lane with many newer homes.

Fabulous investment opportunity. 4 - 1 bdrm units with FR, separate dR and Kitchen. incredible location close to all that the Cwe has to offer!

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30 hUntleigh WOODS HunTleiGH | $1,899,000 Gina Bundy | 314.267.6262 Majestic park-like setting, this home boasts 5 BR/ & 7 Ba. 3+ acres. ladue Schools. Finished lower level, pool, pool house.

9 DOgWOOD lane ladue | $749,000 wayne noRwood | 314.629.3931 Ben PaTTon a unique major renovation makes this ladue modern home one-of-a-kind. Expansive addition opened the kitchen and living rooms and created an oversized master bedroom.

9 terrace gardens | frontenac | $3,300,000 MeLInDa JoHnSon | 314.825.5695 DebI MILLer | 314.304.0112 Stunning Green-built smarthome in Ladue School District. nothing missing in this fabulous almost new unparalleled custom estate home. 5br/9ba/11,000+ tSf.

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61 briarcLiFF LaDue | $1,089,000 HoLLy bry | 314.276.7727

26 southMoor | cLayton | $989,000 HoLLy bry | 314.276.7727 ann WrotH | 314.440.0212

245 n. Price road LaDue | $949,900 GIna bunDy | 314.267.6262

Two-story home on corner lot. Updated kitchen, finished lower level, pool. 5 BR/4 full, 2 half baths.

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Fabulous light-filled Clayton condo in newer building desirably located near Shaw Park! Secure entry, elevator, 2 BR/2 BA, neutral décor, 2 balconies, 2 parking spaces in garage.

Luxury 2BR/2BA first floor condo. Expansive private terrace perfect for entertaining.

Intriguing mid-century ranch on a half an acre in the Ladue school district. 3 br/3.5 ba/3,000Sf.

oLIVette | $488,000 reX W. ScHWerDt | 314.800.4755

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200 s. brentwood #17 c | cLayton | $245,000 Wayne norWooD | 314.629.3931 ben Patton

950 e. rue de La banQue L3 | creVe coeur | $132,000

Stunning views with dramatic vistas and sunsets over Shaw Park from this west-facing unit, high up on the 17th floor of Clayton’s standard, The Park Tower.

updated unit features an open concept! new kitchen w/ stainless appliances, granite counter tops, 2 br/2 ba.

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Dear Homework,

I recently moved into a kinda Tudor, kinda Colonial home that I would like to start updating. Since the first floor diamond-pane windows don’t match the second floor double-hungs, I don’t know what to do. Also, the landscaping is a mess, but my new neighbors say that the existing azalea is stunning. Do you have any thoughts?

Sincerely, —To Tudor or Not To Tudor

Dear To Tudor or Not To Tudor,

As you observe, your house is an unusual blend of Tudor and Colonial architectural elements. To help you decide which style your house should move toward, let’s take a look at what it would look like as a purer example of each.

In the end, the two new looks are very different, but both are much more impactful than the existing home.

Hope this helps, —Homework

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SCHEME 1 The 'bones' of this structure are basically those of a symmetrical, center hall Colonial.

As you can see from the sketch, it’s fairly easy to take this somewhat confused composition and turn it into a handsome and convincing Colonial charmer. Note the addition of a more appropriate front porch, an elegant double flight of entry steps and two sets of French doors with Juliet balconies. Additional details such as new shutters, more formal landscaping and a flight of stairs to the sidewalk pull the whole picture together.

double flight stairs french doors with Juliet balconies

s tall evergreen

off-center porch

SCHEME 2 As you can see from this sketch, it’s fairly easy to turn a symmetrical scheme into a more 'Tudor-appropriate' asymmetrical one, with the addition of an off-center entry porch. By incorporating the beloved azalea into a new composition of brick retaining wall and stairs, the symmetry of the basic house is further eroded. Final details, such as the left side French window and window box, add to the Tudor charm. A revised landscape with tall evergreens helps to focus attention away from the neighboring homes.

Homework is penned by Paul Doerner, Founding Partner of the Lawrence Group. if you would like your home critiqued, contact us at homework@townandstyle.com.

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