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DRESSED UP This season it's all about jewels reinterpreted into stylish, sophisticated stand-out pieces.
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FALL COLORS We scoured our most trusted sources in St. Louis to find the best picks for your fall wardrobe in the trendiest hues for the season.
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PLEASE TRAVEL TO... The story of an international courtship leads our fall bridal guide.
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OPEN HOUSE - A GUIDE TO SCHOOLS Get a head start on finding the perfect academic fit.
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A VINTNER'S DREAM Judy Crowell takes us to Star Lane and the Dierberg Estate Winery.
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HIGH STYLE We chat with the stylish Lisa Imbs on all things aesthetic as we tour her gorgeous home in this Q&A.
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STORIED TREASURES Interior designer Robert Payne Newton gives us unlimited access to his home and design insights.
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI'S GLOW IN THE PARK: A HOWLING GOOD TIME The Humane Society of Missouri provided a "howling good time" at the 38th annual glow in the park charity dinner, held on the central fields of Forest Park, Friday, September 17, 2010. This illuminating event previews the Great Forest Park Balloon Race, which occurred the following day. Once again, the Energizer Bunny prepared to take its Saturday flight, surrounded by the other balloons that ultimately would try to capture it. Photos by Black-tie Missouri
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI'S CHARITY POLO MATCH Polo matches tend to attract the equestrian set, the curious, and families looking for something different. The Humane Society of Missouri held its annual Charity Polo Match at the McGehee Polo Field at Spirit Valley Farms , Chesterfield Valley, Saturday, August 21, 2010. The activities began at 3 pm, but unfortunately, heavy storms the previous night forced a cancellation of the actual polo match.
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Colleen O’Neill, Andrea Craig
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Elizabeth Schenk, Katie Trout
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SCIENCE FLORA PREVIEW PARTY The Garden Club of St. Louis and the Ladue Garden Club, members of the Garden Club of America, in conjunction with the Saint Louis Science Center, presented Science Flora, a GCA Flower Show, September 23-25, 2010. The garden clubs and the Saint Louis Science Center hosted a preview party on Thursday, September 23, 2010 where invited guests could peruse the juried selections and network with members of all three organizations.
Margot and Ken Bean, Carol Swift
Mimi Baer, co-chair; Jackie Naunheim, co-president, Ladue Garden Club
Joe Carpenter, president, Garden Club of St. Louis, Rita Winters
Hal and Carole Kroeger with her Dinosaur Gourd
Karen Lammert, co-president, Ladue Garden Club, with Martin Lammert, Janet and Tom Horlacher, Hal Wellford
Doug and Stacy King, Bob and Mary Lee Hermann
May and Chip Reay, Jessica Holzer
Meredith Holbrook, Joe Sivewright, Mary and Jim Forsyth
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Gayle and Ted Garrett, Terri Hennessey
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By D’Marco Farr
I have done a lot of things in my life. Played pro football. Won a Super Bowl. Done a TV show. And now ESPN radio. But here’s one thing I never thought I’d ever do: work out next to a 68-year-old grandmother. Her name is Sonja Nelson-Stough, and she is in amazing shape. She and I both work out at 20 Minutes to Fitness, a place that provides a medically based form of fitness training that takes just 20 minutes a week. But before you start thinking I have joined some sort of geriatric fitness club, let me add this: In all my years in the NFL,
Okay, I may lift a few pounds more than Sonja and most of the other folks here. But muscle failure is muscle failure. As medical research has proven again and again, achieving it is the first step to toward growing stronger and healthier – no matter what your age or physical condition. The truth is, the 20 Minute to Fitness workout can be fine-tuned for people of any fitness level – from overweight kids, to elite high school athletes, to stay-at-home moms, to timestarved professionals, to 80-year-old grandmas, to former pro athletes like me.
I never had a strength-training regimen as tough, or as effective, as this one. Don’t believe it? You can watch I’ll explain. When I played for the Rams, strength training was a numbers game. We were required to lift a certain amount of weight, a certain number of reps, three times a week. I was spending nine hours a week in a gym, building muscle, but damaging my joints. But at 20 Minutes to Fitness, the medical approach is completely different. Here, I work out on special physical therapy equipment. Everything we do is in ultra slow motion. My personal coach doesn’t really care how many reps I do, or even how much weight I’m lifting. All she is concerned about is that I achieve muscle failure – that I get to the point where I can’t lift another ounce.
a video of me doing the workout at 20minutestofitness.com, or 101espn.com. Sonja’s there, too! You’ll see what I’m talking about. To any of you skeptics out there who say you can’t possibly get fit by working out this way for only 20 minutes a week, I have only three words to say: Just try it.
NFL Super Bowl Champion and Rams’ broadcaster D’Marco Farr shares something in common with Sonja Nelson-Stough, a 68-year-old ballroom dancer from Ballwin.
For more information on 20 Minutes to Fitness, call its studios in Clayton (314-863-7836) or Chesterfield (636-536-1504) or visit www.20minutestofitness.com.
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iffany Garden necklaces and pendants in 18 karat yellow gold (from left): peridot flower pendant with a diamond; bead necklace, 36 inches, with peridot, citrine and amethyst; bead necklace, 24 inches, with peridot, citrine and amethyst; orange citrine flower pendant with a diamond. $850,$900,$700,$850 Available at Tiffany & Co. 692-2255.
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alentin Magro’s namesake collection of fine jewelry is acclaimed for its unique and flowing designs, as well as superb quality of material and workmanship. Nature is a predominant theme in his pieces, which feature flowers, animals, leaves and many objects from the sea. These incredible works of art are often created of carved materials such as coral, amber, turquoise, rock crystal and chalcedony. Beautiful gemstones and other exotic materials are paired with textured gold or platinum, which gives interest, dimension and movement to his jewelry. As a young man, Valentin apprenticed under and worked for some of the world’s most highly recognized jewelers in New York, including Harry Winston and David Webb, before starting his own design house. Today he is known for his successful custom design business as well as his repertoire of luxurious jewels. Valentin Magro will make a personal appearance and present his entire collection at Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers in Clayton on Friday, Nov. 5th and Saturday, Nov. 6th. Visit Heffern.com for more information.
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othing beats fall colors in St. Louis, and we aren't just talking about the trees. On the runways and in our favorite stores the same colors kept showing up. With this in mind we scoured our most trusted sources in St. Louis to ďŹ nd the best picks for your fall wardrobe in the trendiest hues for the season. Whether making a statement in striking black or softening up with feminine lavender these shades will keep you looking stylish this fall!
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ne might not directly associate politics with love, but for Whitney Gulick, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. Gulick, and Timothy Reboulet, son of Mrs. Robert E. Reboulet, love was firmly rooted in the political. The two met while attending the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China where the bride was working as a Press Secretary for President Bush and the groom was serving as a Secret Service Agent. In between handling the President’s affairs, the two met again in Lima, Peru during the APEC Summit, and “have been together ever since.” The bride soon returned to St. Louis while the groom remained in D.C. and in spite of the distance, the couple was soon engaged. The groom was in town for his first Half Ironman race, something the bride admires saying, “he might be the most driven guy I’ve ever met. He sets a goal, goes after it and seems to always accomplish it.” And like his other goals, his desire to marry the bride was accomplished following a surprise proposal during a picnic on Art Hill, complete with a hidden bottle of champagne to toast the happy moment, not to mention a completed Ironman race twenty-four hours later! The bride who was, “already happy with the groom!” didn’t stress too much over the wedding planning. She especially enjoyed collaborating with Cheree Berry of Cheree Berry Paper Works, who helped the bride create interesting details that incorporated the couple’s history throughout the wedding. Embracing the couple’s international courtship, Berry created escort cards in the image of little flags that pertained to a certain table, 28
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each named after a country the newlyweds had been to, with the phrase, “Please travel to…” on each one. Each table was exquisitely designed with numerous vases, in varying heights filled with gorgeous roses, peonies and hydrangeas created by Ken Miesner, and of course a flag designating which country the table represented. The whole reception took place outdoors on the patio at St Louis Country Club where the bride remembers, “dancing with my dad when I was five.” Although the bride knew it “was risky,” it also ended up being “worth it!” With chandeliers hanging from the trees that the bride loved because they were “different and romantic,” and a band flown in from California called The Trip who “rocked the house!” the bride achieved the “fun, romantic party,” she was after. With the help of experts, her friends and family, a gorgeous groom and a sister who surprised the bride by flying in, despite recently having a baby, for the big day, happily this mission of matrimony was accomplished!
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THE BRIDE · Whitney Van Gulick THE GROOM · Timothy Robert Reboulet THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Dr. and Mrs. C. Richard Gulick THE GROOM'S PARENT · Mrs. Robert E. Reboulet THE CEREMONY · The Church of Saint Michael and St. George THE RECEPTION · Saint Louis Country Club THE FLORIST · Ken Miesner THE CAKE · McArthur’s THE WEDDING DRESS · Monique Lhuillier THE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES · Vera Wang, Berrybridge THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Paul Morse THE INVITATIONS · Cheree Berry
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eeting the in laws is well known for being a trying and in some cases traumatizing experience, think Father of the Bride; however unlike most couples who face challenges when bringing two family units together, for Melissa Armstrong and Michael Fabick this particular feat was one of the easiest they faced. The young couple’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Armstrong and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Fabick are longtime friends; their mothers both attended Villa Duchesne and remained friends into adulthood. When the bride moved to St. Louis from Massachusetts, it was an easy decision to move in with the groom’s sister, in an apartment, that as fate would have it resided directly above the groom’s. The couple soon started dating but after a year and half, the groom moved to Savannah, Georgia to attend graduate school. Despite this obstacle, their relationship thrived. The bride remembers how the groom made the distance “seem non-existent,” but continues, “I am certainly glad we are in the same state now!” Following a romantic proposal, the groom presented the bride with a ring belonging to her late grandmother Mrs. Eleanor Busch Condie, the wedding planning commenced. With the help of her mother and planner Mary Fox, who the bride says, “was amazing!” she set out to plan a wedding with a few things taking priority, her dress, the bridesmaids dresses and 30
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the cake, “the rest of the details I let Mary and my mom take care of with my input here and there” she says. The bride discovered Alfred Angelo’s dresses prior to her wedding so she already knew she wanted one of his designs for her wedding day. She says, “the minute I tried on my dress I knew it was the one.” The bride’s dress also influenced many of the color choices seen in other elements throughout the day, like her bridesmaid’s dresses and flowers. Picking up the notes of claret red, Ken Miesner designed beautiful bouquets with some of the bride’s favorites “roses, gerbera daisies, and hydrangeas,” and added special red tipped roses to her bridal bouquet. Following the ceremony at Our Lady of the Pillar, the newlyweds celebrated at the Log Cabin Club, where the bride, upon arrival was, "In awe! From the chandeliers hanging to the beautifully decorated tables with personalized M&Ms with our wedding date," referencing the bride and groom, Mike and Melissa, "It was just amazing!" While the bride worried about people dancing, her fears were more than put to rest as her guests reveled in the music provided by Bob Kuban and his band, dancing late into the night, the mother of the bride laughs remembering how, “I think people would have stayed until 3am!” and the bride even confesses that it was so much fun, “it was hard for us to leave at the end of the night!”
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THE BRIDE · Melissa Armstrong THE GROOM · Michael Fabick THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Mr. and Mrs. Chris Armstrong THE GROOM'S PARENTS · Mr. and Mrs. Jay Fabick THE CEREMONY · Our Lady of the Pillar THE RECEPTION · Log Cabin Club THE FLORIST · Ken Miesner THE CAKE · Federhofer's Bakery THE WEDDING DRESS · Alfred Angelo THE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES · Alfred Angelo THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Andrew Newman Photography THE INVITATIONS · The Service Bureau THE WEDDING PLANNER · Mary Fox
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THE BRIDE · Kathleen Helen Fienup THE GROOM · Ryan Matthew Furniss THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Mr. and Mrs. William John Fienup THE GROOM'S PARENTS · Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leroy Furniss THE CEREMONY · St. Agatha Catholic Church THE RECEPTION · The Four Seasons THE WEDDING PLANNER · Barbara Hoover THE FLORIST · Meg Huber THE WEDDING DRESS · Amsale, Town and Country Bridal THE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES · Vineyard, Berrybridge THE INVITATIONS · Vellum THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Susan Jackson
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Mrs. Jacquiline Eberle McNair THE CEREMONY · The Shrine of St. Joseph THE RECEPTION · The Renaissance Grand THE FLORIST · Caroline Kelsey THE WEDDING DRESS · Vera Wang, Berrybridge THE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES · Vera Wang, Berrybridge THE INVITATIONS · The Paper Patch THE PLANNER · Alred Wedding Consultants THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Susan Jackson
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Couture Floral “Weddings and Events”
♥Floral ♥Centerpiece Rentals ♥Planning & Design ♥Day of Services
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www.cfloral.com Complimentary Consultation Anne Molasky Ibur
Everyone feels beautiful in Jewelry Earrings with a Vintage look and modern day versatility.
Drew and Lacey Flanigan 42x42 Oil.
PORTRAIT PAINTINGS IN OIL Commission a portrait Celebrate someone special
14 kt white gold and diamonds with a removable Green Quartz drop.. $595
Individual or group portraits 314-799-2054 annemolaskyibur.com
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LisaHermannJewelry@Charter.net St. Louis, MO • Harbert, MI • Solvang, CA
THe Most experienced bridal salon in St. Louis !
Lazaro, Priscilla of Boston, Jim Hjelm, Pronovias, Marisa, Enzoani
MAIDEN VOYAGE BRIDAL COUTUREWEDDING GOWNS BRIDESMAIDS GRADUATION GOWNS MOTHER'S DRESSES SOCIAL OCCASION FULL SERVICE ALTERATIONS appointments preferred
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Fine Stationery and Gifts 9773 Clayton Road 314-991-1104 Since 1930
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Custom Cakes, Desserts & Cupcakes flowers for ver y special occasions by appointment 314 . 205 . 0084 carolinekelseydesigns.com
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FANTASTIC FLOWERS Wildflowers creates memorable and unique floral arrangements and bouquets for weddings and receptions. Some of the most beautiful bridal arrangements are the unexpected. Call 314-772-9900 for an appointment.
ELYSSA BASS Bass travels the world gathering the finest gems available and creates show-stopping creations that are at once strikingly modern and reminiscent of the extravagance of the 1930s. The young designer’s unique designs have caught the attention of national magazines as well as several of Hollywood’s A-List stars like Demi Moore, Debra Messing, Brooke Shields, Kate Hudson and Catherine Zeta Jones. Available at Albarré Jewelry, 997-1707.
Gregory's Creative Cusine
Have an Upcoming Holiday Event?
s Mouthwatering menus at: www.gregoryscreativecuisine.com
s Contact Chef Gregory at 314.481.4481 or gmchef@yahoo.com
SIMPLY & FOREVER Simply & Forever is an Event Planning firm offering creative wedding and event planning packages unique to each couple. Owner and lead planner, Kathryn Saeger incorporates her love of color and design elements into each event. She also brings her knowledge in coordinating weddings to help execute the vision of each couple so they can enjoy every moment of their wedding day. 314-809-9870.
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BYRON CADE Herend Rothschild bird is celebrating 150 years. Create your own treasured moments with a signature gift from Byron Cade. Well known as a premier retailer of fine gifts and home accents, Byron Cade offers unique gifts for all occasions. Whether you are attending a wedding, hosting a formal dinner party, or congratulating a family on the birth of their baby, a gift from Byron Cade is sure to make a lasting impression. Call 314-721-4701 and visit byroncadegifts.com
TYCOON DIAMONDS Every Tycoon Cut diamond is hand cut by a diamond expert using precisely engineered polishing technologies resulting in superior brilliance. The ultimate square cut is patented and one of a kind. It's like a diamond on top of a diamond. Available at Clarkson Jewelers. 636-227-2006, clarksonjewelers.com
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GOWNS STARTING AT $480 ORIGINALLY PRICED $1,500 - $11,000 No Appointment necessary. Arrive early for best selection. Extended hours for this Special Savings Event: 8am to 7pm.
Vera Wang Collection Luxe Carolina Herrera Ulla-maija Platinum For Priscilla of Boston Priscilla of Boston Melissa Sweet Adele Wechsler Eco Couture Romona Keveza Matthew Christopher CREATIVE CAKES Sugaree owner Pat Rutherford creates delectable wedding cakes. Cakes can be customized to whatever a bride wants for her cake. Whether it’s a simple monogram cake adorned with fresh flowers or a chocolate cake with polka dots! Call for an appointment 314-645-5496, sugareebaking.com
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THE BRIDE · Christina Caltagirone THE GROOM · Dave Harvey THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Philip & JoAnn Caltagirone THE GROOM'S PARENTS · Paul & Shirley Harvey THE CEREMONY & RECEPTION · Coronado Ballroom THE WEDDING PLANNER · Barb Davis, B. Davis & Co. THE CAKE · Coronado Ballroom THE FLORIST · Scott Hepper THE CATERER · Coronado Ballroom THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Lace THE WEDDING DRESS · Amsale, Town & Country Bridal THE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESS · Nordstrom THE INVITATIONS · Cheree Berry Paper
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THE BRIDE · Wendy Price THE GROOM · John Contoyannis THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Peggy and Dick Price THE GROOM'S PARENT · Milda and Spyros Contoyannis THE CEREMONY · Westwood Country Club THE RECEPTION · Westwood Country Club THE CAKE · Sugaree THE FLORIST · Ken Miesner THE WEDDING DRESS · Vera Wang, Berrybridge THE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES · Vera Wang, Berrybridge THE INVITATIONS · The Service Bureau THE PHOTOGRAPHERS · Richard Benkof
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Open House A Guide to Schools
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hoosing the right school for a child is a daunting task. It is a decision that shapes your child’s life and determines much of their future. To lessen what is often an intimidating and overwhelming process, we have compiled a profile of some of Saint Louis’ most impressive schools. Every child is unique and therefore requires different elements from his or her education. Understanding these individual needs, we are providing information that will allow parents to acquaint themselves with each school, highlighting open house times. Including the school’s mission and philosophy, the guide is sure to give any parent a head start on finding the perfect academic fit for their child.
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School 801 S. Spoede Road St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-2021
Tuition: $7,000 – $16,775 Average class size: 15 Boys and Girls Age 3 – Grade 6 Young Women Grades 7–12 Average SAT score: 1823 - Average ACT score: 27
Open houses: Sunday, November 7, Noon – 4 p.m., Age 3 – Grade 12 Wednesday, January 12, 9 a.m., Age 3 – Grade 6 Saturday, January 22, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Age 3 – 5
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illa Duchesne and Oak Hill School offers a Sacred Heart education rooted in a vibrant Catholic school community. The Religious of the Sacred Heart link us with 43 countries, providing the framework for our Global Education program. Our students commit themselves to their faith, academics, social awareness, community, and personal growth in order to serve as world citizens.
MICDS 101 N Warson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63124 314-993-5100
Tuition: $16,950 - $20,550 Average class size: 12 to 16 Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 SAT composite score: 1925 - ACT score: 28
Open houses: Grades 5-8 - Sat., Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. Grades JK-4 - Sat., Oct. 23, 10 a.m. Upper School - Sat., Oct. 16, 11 a.m.
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ICDS offers a robust and compelling mission that informs the work of the school, an innovative curriculum, an impressive faculty, a diverse and global community, lively school spirit and unparalleled resources. The school prepares students not only for a successful college career, but also as an informed citizen of the world.
Whitfield School 175 S Mason Rd St. Louis, MO 63141 314-434-5141
Tuition: $21,600 Average class size: 12 6-12, enrollment 420 SAT scores: 600V, 620M - ACT score: 26
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hitfield's student-centered approach to academics, the arts, and athletics is challenging and produces well-rounded, healthy children. Our enhanced middle school program increases academic class time and ensures that students study world languages each year. Students may choose up to seven science classes in high school. Warrior athletic teams have won ten State championships in the last six years. 50
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Wilson School Open House Saturday, November 13th 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Pre-K – 6th Grade The Wilson School $E-UN !VENUE s #LAYTON -/
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WEDDINGS íˇ€ SALZBURG íˇ€ COLOR TRENDS DECOR íˇ€ GARDENING Q&A íˇ€ JETT HITT THE TRIPLE CROWN íˇ€ LET IN THE LIGHT
Saint Louis Seasons editions. Now our readers can access Seasons from anywhere at anytime. Readers can now flip through pages, search archives and e-mail pages to friends and family. With just a click you can access products and services seen in Saint Louis Seasons. All of this and more at
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John Burroughs School 755 South Price Rd. St. Louis MO 63124 314-993-4040
Tuition: $21,200 Average class size: 13 Median SAT scores: Class of 2009 Math 710, Writing 710, Critical Reading 680 ACT: 32
Open house: Saturday, October 23 Registration, 9 am Program, 9:30 am
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urroughs, an independent, college preparatory day school, provides a liberal arts education that balances academics, arts, athletics and activities. A world-class faculty teaches a challenging curriculum in small classes. Students are encouraged to think critically and to explore their interests in a respectful and supportive environment.
Forsyth School 6255 Wydown Blvd. St. Louis MO 63105 314-726-4542
Tuition: $15,090 Average class size: 22; student/teacher ratio: 8/1 Age 3 - Grade 6 ACT/SAT/Placement scores: N/A
Open houses: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 1 – 4 p.m. Perspectives on Forsyth: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
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orsyth School offers a challenging, engaging education with support from exceptional teachers. Located on a one-of-a-kind campus, Forsyth stresses individual attention by maintaining a low student/teacher ratio and two teachers per class. With a strong academic foundation that includes the visual and performing arts, sports, and challenge education, Forsyth graduates are well prepared for excellent secondary schools.
Tuition: $15,142 all grades, Half day option for Pre-Kindergarten $10,095 8:1 student teacher ratio Age 3 - Grade 6 ACT/SAT/Placement scores: N/A
Wilson School 400 De Mun Ave St Louis, MO 63105 314-725-4999
Open house: Saturday, November 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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he Wilson School offers an accelerated academic program in a warm and nurturing environment. With two full-time teachers per classroom, Wilson students receive small group and individualized attention enabling each child to excel to his or her fullest potential. Our experienced faculty blends a classical approach with innovative techniques and tools.
Chaminade 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-692-6640
Tuition: $14,480 Average class size: 18 6-12, all boys ACT score: 25.3
Open houses: Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 12:00-4:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 3:00-6:00 p.m.
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The College School 7825 Big Bend Blvd. Webster, MO 63119 314-962-9355
Tuition: $13,750 (K-8) $6,500-$11,800 (Preschool) Average class size: 24 260 students in Grades Pre-8
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he College School engages children, ages three to fourteen, in joyful, meaningful and creative learning through an adventurous, theme-based, experiential curriculum. Specialist classes include drama, art, music, PE, Spanish and greenhouse science. The early childhood program incorporates the Reggio philosophy. New spaces include a theater and 28-acres of property for off-site study. 52
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Open House November 7 12:00-4:00 PM
A CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE SACRED HEART TRADITION FOR YOUNG WOMEN GRADES 7-12 AND BOYS AND GIRLS AGE 3-GRADE 6
November 8 3:00-6:00 PM
Transforming the world, one child at a time.
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Clayton Academy 1414 Bellevue Ave St. Louis, MO 63117 314-727-2643
Open House November 6 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Tuition: $18,595 Average class size:7 Grades Kindergarten through 8th grade
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layton Academy’s mission is to research, design, and implement the best academic program possible for the comprehensive education of students that require a smaller, nurturing, learning environment. Named an All Kinds of Minds School of Distinction. The Academy has on-site Occupational Therapy and Speech/Language therapists. The Academy is a member of St. Louis Independent School Association and Independent School Association of the Central States.
Clayton Child Center 1414 Bellevue Ave St. Louis, MO 63117 314-727-2643
Open House November 6 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Tuition: Varies by age Average class size: Varies by age 6 week olds to 6 year olds
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layton Child Center provides superior child care and developmentally appropriate educational experiences that allow children to reach their full potential. The Infant/Toddler Center is a located in Oak Knoll Park, a 21-acre wooded urban park. Activities focus on helping children develop the physical, cognitive and social skills needed to achieve a balanced education. Low child/teacher ratio. ISACS accredited.
STAR LANE AND DIERBERG ESTATE WINERY; A VINTNER’S DREAM Story and photography by Judy Crowell All winery photography by Peter Malinowski
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im Dierberg is a dreamer who gets things done. He proposed to his wife, Mary, on their first date and forty eight years, four children and six grandchildren later, this charming St. Louis couple dreamt and planned and researched and worked and created a vintner’s dream come true: Star Lane and Dierberg Estate Winery. Nestled in the rolling hills of Happy Canyon, at the far eastern end of the Santa Ynez Valley and chiseled into the 1,500 foot high sandstone hillside is the 26,000 square foot, state-of-the-art cave, maintained at a constant 56 degrees Fahrenheit for optimum barrel aging. Drawing from Bordelais designs which Mary fell in love 56
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tivity in complete harmony with nature…just as the wines it produces. In addition to this warmest Star Lane location which produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petil Verdot and Syrah, the Dierbergs farm two other properties. Santa Rita Hills includes a tasting room that is open to the public and is dedicated to producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A respected wine critic had this to say about a wine produced in their third growing region, “2006 Dierberg Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir: A stunning nose composed of aromas of perfectly ripe cherries and berries with subtle hints of baking spice and smoke-infused oak.
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A really impressive mouth full of delicious dark sappy fruit underlain with smoky oak, earthiness and citrus.” Translated for neophytes like me, “It tastes great!” As do wines from all three of their labels: Star Lane Vineyard, Dierberg Vineyard and Three Saints. Raised in a farming tradition, Mary in Iowa and Jim in St. Louis County, unlike me, they are no neophytes to wine. Winemaking captivated them during travels to Germany in the 1960s. Soon afterwards they discovered and
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purchased an old 1852 winery, Hermannhoff, an hour away from St. Louis and their love affair with grapes began. Twenty-two years later, their California dream was born with the purchase of 100 acres in sun drenched Happy Canyon Valley. Relying on advice from Central Coast growers, soil experts and the ongoing expertise of their master winemaker, Nick de Luca, their wines are consistently ranked among the finest by wine connoisseurs. Wine library in cave
A few recent awards include: *Dierberg Pinot Noir listed #49 by Wine Spectators Top 100 Wines of the World. *Star Lane Cabernet, best new cabernet of 2007 by Food and Wine Magazine. *Star Lane Cabernet 2006 given a score of 92 by Wine Enthusiast.
The Dierbergs have recently opened a tasting room for their California wines in Hermann, Missouri. And, of course, you may visit and purchase from your armchair via one of their picturesque websites: www.hermannhof.com; www.starlanevineyard.com; www.dierbergvineyard.com/winery.
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“Wine is like a person,” Jim will tell you. “ A person who begins life struggling to grow. Encountering all sorts of problems as he or she ages. Ripening, maturing, reaching a peak and eventually mellowing. Acquiring a patina, like a beautiful antique.” Great pride is taken in the allnatural process of producing a Dierberg wine. From soil to bottle, each step of the way is in harmony with nature. “The finest grapes need to struggle to grow,” Mary tells me. Again, just like people. Each time I’ve gone to visit my vintner friends and have pulled into the winding two mile approach to their home and vineyard, I’ve had to catch my breath and pull over to the side of the drive to take in the kaleidoscope of beauty surrounding me. Thousands of rows of grapevines creating a patchwork quilt with the folded hills. Every shade of green imaginable. And gold. Azure blue skies and lake reflecting hilltop pines. And if you’re lucky, a nose-to-tail parade of Black Angus cattle ambling alongside the drive. ❖
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✵ Their daughter, Ellen, in a Father’s Day poem captured it all this way: So the family came and saw The beauty of Star Lane And immediately knew That grapes were not all there was to gain. To gain is the peace and serenity For families to experience together Which develop into memories That will remain with us forever. And we cannot forget to mention The vineyards and the wine They are the fruit of the earth And make us feel so merry and fine. And when the stars call us back For what all Other places lack, We say, “Dad, thank you for sharing with generations to come. You will be remembered With all of our fun.
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LADUE I $2,449,000 13 Overbrook Drive 9 Rooms, 3+ Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths Stately equestrian estate on four rolling acres in a gated community. Designed by Maritz and Young, the home has been updated and includes a pool, French surface tennis court and flagstone patio. Riding facility offers a two stall barn, paddock area and spacious riding ring.
CWE I $3,300,000 4909 Laclede Avenue, Penthouse Unit 2501 13 Rooms I 2 Bedrooms I 4.5 Baths This incomparable Penthouse Duplex features over 6,000 square feet of interior space and 4,000 square feet of exterior terraces! Enjoy an urban, sophisticated lifestyle in this exceptional blending of sleek modern elements with the warmth of exotic woods, great attention to detail and superb design.
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Gail Gerchen 314.640.5456
janet mcafee inc. I 9889 clayton road I saint louis, missouri 63124 I 314.997.4800 I janetmcafee.com
LADUE SCHOOLS I $569,000 420 Dielman Road 5 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Situated on a private acre lot, this home offers a large living room/dining room combination and an updated kitchen with granite counters and eating area. There is a two-car garage and large screened porch as well as a patio.
CWE I $449,000 5290 Waterman Boulevard, Unit 5E 9 Rooms I 3 Bedrooms I 2 Baths This stunning unit in the historic Oxford building offers panoramic windows throughout, a large living room, separate dining room and a great sun room. A cozy breakfast room sits just off the bright kitchen. Hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace are just two of the many features this home offers.
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Linda Benoist 314.983.2119
Lisa Coulter 314.983.2224
janet mcafee inc. I 9889 clayton road I saint louis, missouri 63124 I 314.997.4800 I janetmcafee.com
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Marianne Brown Design twigs & MOSSŽ lasting...for more than a season 7715 Clayton Road • 314-454-0447 Open Tues-Sat 10am to 5pm
High Quality Permanent Botanicals Custom Arrangements and Home Accessories 10502 Manchester Rd. 314-255-7262
Kirkwood, MO 63122 www.mariannebrowndesign.com
Full Service Interior Design Studio D I G I TA L E D I T I O N S SPRING 2010 $5.00
Teddy Karl Principal Designer WEDDINGS íˇ€ SALZBURG íˇ€ COLOR TRENDS DECOR íˇ€ GARDENING Q&A íˇ€ JETT HITT THE TRIPLE CROWN íˇ€ LET IN THE LIGHT
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Alberto Pinto: Table Settings Text by: Dane McDowell - Rizzoli New York
For over the top glamour and luxury, Alberto Pinto is the designer to call and now he turns his aesthetic eye to entertaining in his book Alberto Pinto: Table Settings. Opening the doors to his exquisitely decorated homes in Paris and New York, evening giving a peek into his out of this world closets, the designer highlights the detail work it takes to push the limit on luxury and grandeur whether entertaining formally or hosting a simple dinner. With Pinto’s unwavering hand, hosting will be a breeze, make that a very gorgeous breeze!
New York Parties: Private Views By: Jamee Gregory - Rizzoli New York
New York party hopper and contributing editor to Elle DĂŠcor, Jamee Gregory is back with her second book, New York Parties: Private Views. Graciously, this VIP uses her busy social life for good and bestows inside tips from some of the most famed hosts around including Michael Kors, Tory Burch and Anthony Todd. Each host shares their go-to venders when hosting as well as tricks for seating arrangements, winning menus and inspirations for their many celebrations. A great gift and a wise investment for the upcoming holiday season! 66
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William Yeoward At Home: Elegant Living and Entertaining in Town and Country By: William Yeoward - CICO Books
The famed designer known for his trademark table settings, impressive collection of tableware and signature line of crystal glassware now can add author to his extensive resume. In his new book, the entertaining extraordinaire showcases his chic London apartment and his country home as well as some priceless trade secrets on how to host without stress. From intimate dinners with friends to large parties, Yeoward makes entertaining seem like an effortless endeavor and page after page of inspiring pictures are enough to make us throw a party of our own!
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Stunning 11,000SF Huntleigh Estate on 3.4 Acres Wayne Norwood 629.3931 • Ben Patton 435.4606
Extraordinary Custom Frontenac Home ~ 6,000+/- SF Wayne Norwood 629.3931 • Ben Patton 435.4606
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Historic Maritz & Young Home on 1.38 Acres Ann Wroth 440.0212 • Fred Hawes 308.0598
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Updated 4+BR Home ~ Main Floor Master ~ 2 Acres Stafford Manion 280.4755
Fresh New Look! ~ 5 Bedrooms ~ 7 Baths ~ 2 Acres Gina Bundy 267.6262
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Realtor • Since 1936 • www.gladysmanion.com • 314.721.4755
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Get ready for the Holidays —Whether you're entertaining or looking for the perfect gift for a host, these ideas will make your house shine.
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Vivian Randolph: How long have you lived in the house? Lisa Imbs: 12 years. VR: Over the years, you’ve done some remodeling, updating the kitchen and adding a pool. What was the latest update? LI: 2 years ago under the direction of Allen Roehrig and Mark Critchfield of Mainline Group Architecture, we completed our final phase of construction. The plan was relatively simple, an extension on the west end of the house; however, several complex elements filled the new space. 72
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lots of lighting and seating creates this effect. Secondly, practicality takes precedence over pure aesthetics. In family homes, every room must possess a specific purposethere is no room for unnecessary decoration. VR: Where is this philosophy practiced in your house?
VR: Such as? LI: Upstairs, a laundry room and dressing room that also functions as an office were created. On the first floor a study and outside, the existing terrace was removed and replaced with a rose garden and small terrace connecting to the pool area. Finally, we added a small parking area off our driveway. VR: So a lot was going on at once, did you have a lot of help? LI: Tom Carron (Carron Construction) and Cindy Amos (Focal Point Landscape) played vital roles in this phase. Also, Suzy Grote (Suzy Grote Interiors) led the redecoration of the additional rooms from the final project. She did the study, my daughter’s room, and the mater bedroom, dressing room and laundry room. VR: You decorated the rest of the home yourself, what prompted to you call a decorator? LI: I have always admired her taste and style, and having worked with Suzy in the past, it was nice to collaborate again. VR: What is your approach to designing a room? LI: My approach is fairly straightforward. Comfort is an important aspect; you have to be able to curl up and read in any given room and
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LI: The little library off the dining room was originally a breakfast room, but the prior owners turned it into a library by closing up the doorway and building bookshelves. This brilliant construction fostered a reading space often used because of its coziness. It doesn’t present the stiff and formal feeling normally associated with a library. It’s one of my favorite rooms because it can be used in a variety of waysultimately a great room should be relaxing yet frequently used. VR: It is such a great room, and the space is so well utilized. Tell me about the décor and designing of it. LI: Well, since I am a book fanatic, (This is true, there are gorgeous books everywhere you look in this home!) I had to decide how to organize and arrange my books. In the little library I have ‘reading’ books and magazines. In the den and living room I have coffee table books, since I like to flip through them while watching TV or a movie. It is a difficult room because it is so small, but I ended up finding the old English club chairs, from Jules Pass, which took a little while but they fit the space. I had them covered in leather, and I love how deep and cozy they feel. The needlepoint rug I got about twenty years ago and the campaign chairs and toile tray table came from Margie Mannion.
Top: The dining room houses the owner's beloved ficus trees which stay indoors during the colder months, adding whimsy to the room with white lights. Right: A gorgeous tairway leads to the second floor. Left: the Chinese Secretary from the owner's father's parent's home adds interest to the space off the entry-way. Opposite: a bold arrangement by Ken Miesner pops in the dining room.
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Opposite: The spacious living room utilizes space and allows guests to easily access the study, located through the French doors. To do this the homeowner "put the bridge table and round table on one side and the seating area off to the side." This page: The library located off the dining room is a classically stylish space filled with lush textures like the needle pointed leopard rug and leather chairs; the entry-way and high gloss front door to the residence
VR: You have a talent for collecting things, every room emanates this feeling of being well tended to and added to over the years. What are you drawn to when looking for pieces for the home? LI: Both of my grandmothers loved antiques, as did my mother. She had a great eye and loved to mix periods and pieces, it really worked. I am primarily drawn to English and French furniture but really like to go out of the boundaries, like the little zebra drum tables in the study. They are from Herbie Balaban's apartment years ago, and the Egyptian scones were from Stanley Goodman’s house sale. Saint Louis has great treasures! VR: What gems! How about the art seen throughout your home? LI: I do like artwork and although I am not very knowledgeable, I like interesting things. The pictures in the front hall that line the stairs are actually English theater programs, but my favorites are the portraits of the children by Beth Stephens. 74
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VR: Speaking of family, let’s talk about the upstairs bedrooms, and master suite. Well, let’s just skip to the master suite. When planning the area what were your needs? LI: We knew we wanted a shared bathroom, but separate dressing rooms and office areas. I like to stay up later than my husband, so I wanted to be able to work at my desk without disturbing him, and he wakes up early so his dressing room is located off the bathroom so he doesn’t disturb me in the morning. VR: How about the décor? LI: We began with the fabric on the slipper chairs and created a palate of colors that were soothing. We knew we wanted it light and airy without being cold, but the
woodwork and trim really gave the room weight. Tom Carron’s carpenters really understood exactly what we wanted. VR: I have to ask about the bathroom walls… LI: Suzy came up with the idea of the 1920’s steam line horizontal wallpaper, and I must admit it took me by surprise, but the minute we taped it up, I was thrilled! It was so different and it complimented the Chinese watercolor and painting I wanted to display in there. That is what I really like about Suzy’s style, she embraces whimsical design, and isn’t afraid to deviate from the norm. VR: Speaking of whimsy, tell me about the dining room. It is at once sophisticated and playful.
LI: The dining room table was from my father’s family and it was designed from my grandparent’s house. It was in their breakfast room, and my grandmother had Zuber wallpaper that surrounded the room and it was sensational. Unfortunately, I have too many windows and doorways to copy that, but with the simplicity of the English regency style furniture, it was a great and interesting compliment. I love yellow in a dining room, and thought it worked well to off set the black and gold. Our dining room serves as a gathering space for events, always decorated for birthdays or holidaysHalloween is a major event in our household!
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Clockwise from top left: The family's pool area whose construction, like the addition, was led by Allen Roehrig and Mark Critchfield (Mainline Group Architecture); The terrace area overlooking a rose garden where the homeowner loves to entertain friends and family; a gorgeous table scape with flowers by Ken Miesner; A view of the addition which provided room for the family's master suite and study, completed by Mainline Group Architecture.
VR: Color also seems to play a big role in the home. I love the wall treatment in the study, what is it and how was it chosen? LI: When designing the study, I showed Suzy a picture of my father’s parent’s home in Tulsa for inspiration. My grandmother hade been a decorator and she built this wonderful room using crewel fabrics and antique decorative accessories. Suzy was able to find a crewel fabric with a fabulous shade of Jefferson green. Using this fabric 76
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The study area decorated by Suzy Grote (Suzy Grote Interiors) features warm colors, a balance of numerous historical antiques with modern comforts and serves many functions for the family, acting as an, "office, meeting room and family entertaining space."
to search through the Farrow and Ball and Pratt and Lambert paint books, we finally found a similar wall color.
pleased with how it turned out. It was important that it was pleasing during the day, and striking at night.
VR: The living room is also a really gorgeous color, and plays so well with the natural light in your home, how was this decided upon?
VR: Now a few broad questions… What would you say the overall aesthetic or style of your home is?
LI: Suzy, my painter Mary Devault and I decided on it, as we needed to tie the living room into the new study. So we came up with the idea of backing down the study color to its lightest hue, then combing it with a slightly darker color and finally glazing it. It is also on the small ceiling above the front door, and we are all really
LI: I would say the overall style is traditional, very art history based, but with a current perspective. VR: Who are some of your favorite designers? LI: I really like a lot of designers and really appreciate what each one contributes in their own style, but my overall favorite is Bunny Williams.
VR: On the note of favorites, is there a favorite piece in the house, or one you couldn’t live without? LI: That is hard. As I’ve mentioned, number one, are the portraits of our children, and I have a painting in my dressing room that my mother had the artist inscribe to me from her, so that is really special to me also. Also, probably our dining room table that was in our grandparent’s house. My father and uncles grew up having breakfast there and so I think of the history surrounded from generation to generation when we dine there.
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VR: That’s more than one item… LI: Lastly! In the library I have a fun collection of bottles my mother’s mother, Granny, had. Having some of her collection means a lot to me- she had them all displayed in her windows on glass shelves with the sunlight streaming in all day, they were magical. She attended Pratt Design School in the 1920’s in New York, where she was from and was a very talented artist.
Opposite page, clockwise from top: The homeowners' master suite was decorated by Suzy Grote (Suzy Grote Interiors) and features lush fabrics in a pale color palette; A warm and inviting guest bedroom; The master bathroom, with a centrally located tub is clean and bright.
Clockwise from top: His and hers dressing areas, custom designed and built by Mainline Group Architecture, are located on opposite sides of the shared master bathroom; The homeowners' daughter's room, decorated by Suzy Grote (Suzy Grote Interiors) in cheerful shades of pale blue and white.
VR: Do you have a favorite room? LI: My favorite room in the house, in the winter is the kitchen and hearth room, as it reminds me how lucky I am to have my family; and in the summer, outside by the pool where we entertain our family and friends and their children. Each season brings a renewal of celebrating throughout our house! ❖ S E A S O N S M A G A Z I N E .C O M
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over the dining room table was turned upside down and fitted with coral candles. I love chartreuse – it’s a happy color, and as far as I’m concerned, it’s a neutral.
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wanted a house where you could put your feet up on the table,” Robert Newton says of his home on Hanna Road, a nearly century-old dwelling where he has lived for the past 25 years. “After 24 years, I finally reversed the front door to open the way it should,” he adds. Asked to describe his home’s decor, he pauses. An interior designer, ASID, and owner of Robert Payne Newton & Associates, Inc., he is accustomed to our thirst for design definitions. “Is rustic too general a term?” he asks. A “modest” house when he first spied it, Newton has now imbued every room with prize pieces from beloved family members, and objects full of memory, meaning and anecdotes, right down to the inscribed mantel reading, in Hawaiian, “the sacred part of heaven.” DL: Did the house predict the style? Robert Newton: I like the English and American approach. It seemed to fit here, in this house, once you took down the foam-back readymade Sears curtains and tore out the wall-to-wall sculptured shag rug that were here when I first saw the place. The house then revealed what was here, as opposed to what people had done [to it]. All the rooms had paneling of some kind, whether painted or varnished, so that determined some of it, and I love the pine floors discovered
DL: Your rooms are layered in detail – How do you decide what works?
Inset: Embroidered and draped with leis, a Hawaiian coat of arms. Opposite: The dining area dazzles with rustic and formal elements.
beneath the carpeting. Knowing I would take a more traditional route, I also haunted estate sales to find certain pieces. DL: What comes first – Color or Style? RN: That depends. Here’s one of my design principles: If you’re going to be living in a space, I don’t want your friends to only notice and comment on your color theme. A room has to have subtlety and variety – if it doesn’t look too put together, you will enjoy it more and enjoy it longer. My living room and dining room are one large room. The living room has a sizable, red oriental rug. It’s worn in spots and I love it for that. In the dining area, there is a blue and ivory Chinese rug. If you were looking for rugs to put together in a room, you’d probably never pick those two. They have nothing to do with one another. But the teal camelback sofa divides them; you don’t see the rugs together, so they don’t’ ‘fight.’ Then, a chartreuse chandelier
RN: Sometimes pieces have been put in a room because they almost do not belong there. Doing that takes that perfect edge off. That chartreuse chandelier, for example, is a little small for the table but it contributes to creating an “acquired” look rather than going out and buying everything all at once. My grandmother embroidered the Hawaiian coat of arms that hangs over the couch in the library. I was born in Hawaii so I’ve hung it in that special place, draped with leis. Below it is the needlepoint of the Hawaiian alphabet – all 13 letters. The vase, on the sconce set in the window, was a gift from an aunt and was made in Japan before the Occupation – it’s Kutani porcelain. DL: How do you know where to start? RN: Plan the rooms that are going to lead to each other. That's a big bite –entry to living room, dining room and family room - but plan all of them. Then you know where the furniture is going. Overall, you work with things you love. Ten years from now, it should all still be good. Some things you’ll have until the house collapses. In the library, I started with the Chinese rug that was in my grandmother’s dining room. It still has a turkey gravy stain on it, which I put there as a kid. In the bedroom, I designed the sleigh bed because my grand aunt had one like that where I would nap.
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Above & below: The expansive living room incorporates fireside conversational seating, showcases collectibles and sets a place for the pianist.
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Above: Lots of light and layered textures and fabrics create a casual workplace. Below: Symmetry, even created by seemingly disparate elements, pleases the eye.
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Above: Details create a rich tapestry of family mementos and memories.
Below: Like the hunting lodge it once was, the home is ready to accommodate guests. A view from the foyer into the library.
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Above: Kitchen to the left, library to the right and straight on, an entrance. The garden, originally a plot of weeds and dirt, was planted by Newton. Climbing hydrangeas grow on both sides of the house. Below: Softened with woodsy linens, the contempo cool of the kitchen’s finishes and appliances pairs perfectly with the rustic elements.
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DL: Do we theme indoors to outdoors? RN: I included deer heads which are appropriate for the house. If you’re looking at the fireplace [bedroom], there are French doors that go outside and look out to a hill. So it kind of happened; continuing the animal hunting and theme made good sense, just enough to give some flavor to the house. DL: Change the seasons, change the house?
A room with a clue – on how to relax. Seasonal quilts for “show,” for naps and for cool nights are stacked on the chest.
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RN: Absolutely. Depending on the time of year, the house should change. The rugs in the living room come up, and light color sisal rugs replace them. The upholstery gets slipcovered. The library gets a rag rug. Curtains change in the bedroom. There are brown curtains for winter, but these (pictured) with the coral branches in black
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and green marble stands are for summer, and go with the needlepoint rug on the bedroom floor. In the dining room, the blue and white Hawaiian quilt hangs on the wall in the summer; in winter, it’s replaced with a mirror. DL: How do we know what to buy? RN: Buy things you love, even if you don’t know immediately what you’re going to do with them. That’s why I have seven sets of dishes and the house is full of odd chairs and that’s why I have so many pieces of blue and white, and that explains the antique pieces I bought in Hong Kong, some for $20. If you love it, you love it. I had no idea what I was going to do with the material that eventually became the summer bedroom curtains. Shop the world. It’s fun. ❖
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Newly constructed homefour-bedroom with Victorian inspired details, Classically elegant property combines Old World wonderful wraparound front porch, and quality construction finishes with modernity. Beautiful custom kitchen, updated make this six-bedroom home very special. Really a terrific bathrooms, and lovely fireplace and moldings. Call Jennifer value for the amount of space -- over 3,800 square feet! Jeffrey ortoo! Jean Schneider. New price, Call Linda Hodge or Tracy Sheffler.
7418 Somerset Clayton · $799,000 34 Fair Oaks -·Ladue - $1,375,000 Deep yard Tudor, with lushsituated plantingsinand spacious rear yard with Thisfront English a sought-after neighborhood, exudes a lovely French travertine sets off thismakes paintedyou brick, five-to move in special warmth and terrace ambiance that want bedroom Colonial with marvelous spaces for entertaining. Striking immediately. Outstanding great room includes marble surround kitchen, large family room, paneled study, four-car garage.
fireplace and vaulted beamed ceiling. Call Karen Seigel. Call Jill Azar.
15Upper Willow HillCircle Road-·Chesterfi Ladue · $1,100,000 569 Conway eld - $699,000 A comfortable lifestyle is assured in this spacious, wellThis splendid designer home is comparable to a new property but appointed ranchnostalgic villa in a premium location a privateresidence. Incredible has all the charm of anonolder lot. Light and open spaces with lots of storage include a addition and resort type setting with in-ground pool are among gourmet kitchen with granite; custom moldings and builttheCall perks. Call J.Boston Warner. ins. Lucyann or Jean Schneider.
12927 Topping- Est. North City Dr · $679,000 7017 Kingsbury University - $699,000 Gorgeous, lled spaces make up this over 4,500 square An idealgrand, homelight-fi for anyone seeking a beautiful setting and foot home locatedclassic on one design. of the areas most sought-after boulevards. distinguished, Understated elegance pervades the Leaded glass windows and beautiful original millwork pervade the updated kitchen; expansive great room with marble surround fireplace seven bedroom plan that includes an enormous kitchen. Fantastic and window filled hearth room. Call Gloria Gantner. location near thewall; Loopand and light Clayton. Call Sarah Partlow.
7713Fairfi Gannon University 746 eld· Lake Dr. - TCity & C -· $530,000 $539,000 Totally ranch condo is one of thetown few home with many Wordsrenovated, fall short atrium in describing this enchanting that overlooks woodedadd hillside andin signature lakeliving with and dining upgrades. Baythe windows appeal the pretty fountains. Located in a wonderful gated community with three room and built-ins adorn all three levels. Call Jill Malley-Cohen or in-ground pools on over 25 landscaped acres.
Andrew Malley. Call Marilyn Adaire.
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THE NEXT GENERATION n today's world of iphones, flip cams, and digital devices that have so many features and functions it seems silly that all we usually do is point and click, it's hard to fathom the days when families gathered to capture a moment, professionally that is. Something however, can be learned from previous generations- the difference between quality and quantity. Sure those pictures you point and shoot yourself sustain a happy place in a facebook album or on your screensaver, but there is nothing like a photograph that captures, not just a moment, but a sense of something bigger and more important: the sustaining family unit. This is where the likes of Charles Barnes come in. Creative and dynamic photographers who with precision and an eye for detail
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