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MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS A musically themed wedding begins our winter wedding section.
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he winter season is one of tradition and memories, which we carry with us all year. During this time, we also wait in anticipation of something new. Transforming a tradition that has been enjoyed by others into something that is fresh and your own, is what helps make these memories vibrant. In our winter issue, we highlight the debutantes presented in the Fleur de Lis and Veiled Prophet Balls. These events have a long tradition and as our pictures reflect, each young woman brings her own personal style and energy. In this issue, we also feature a home that was customized for its original owner and has undergone an extensive transformation to reflect the new owner’s taste and style. We hope you will draw inspiration for your own home from the new textiles we are featuring by top design firms. Our travel writer, Judy Crowell, travels down the Danube on a vessel recently distinguished by Travel + Leisure as one of the “World’s Best Top 10 Small Cruise Lines.� Finally, we feature the trends to expect this Spring in our fashion, jewelry and beauty sections and provide you with our favorites. Enjoy our Winter Issue and join us in anticipating future Seasons. JUSTIN S. NANGLE Publisher
O N T H E C OV E R HARRISON HOWARD Much of Harrison's professional career has been devoted to mural work in private houses, and has included screens, panels, easel paintings, and watercolors. Primarily, his work has focused on decorative themes including chinoiseries, architectural subjects, and scenics, often with bird, animal, or floral motifs. Harrison started his career at the age of nineteen with a one-man exhibit at the upstairs gallery of Ross Thiele & Son Interiors in La Jolla, California, where he has lived for many years. All but one of the twenty four available watercolors were sold. Since that time, Harrison has worked primarily as a freelance artist. Today, the artist focuses on smaller paintings, and produces limited edition giclee prints as well. Clients have included: Royal Saudi Embassy Residence, McLean, VA. Ms. Wendy Vanderbilt, New York, Ms. Kirstie Alley, Los Angeles, Mrs. Pierre S. DuPont, Delaware, Mrs. Roger Firestone, Philadelphia, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Goodyear, Philadelphia, and Mrs. Jack Dorrance, Philadelphia. Interior Design Firms for which Harrison has worked include: McMillen Inc., New York, Irvine & Fleming, New York, Pamela Banker, briefly a senior partner of Parish-Hadley, New York. Harrison’s work is available at: www.harrisonhoward.com Phone: (619) 223-2206.
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ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS, ST. LOUIS CHAPTER'S NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY The St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) officially announced the 2009 award recipients for National Philanthropy Day, Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the St. Louis Airport Hilton. This year marked the 29th anniversary, and the day’s celebration featured a special memorial to I.E. Millstone and the dedication to philanthropy he showed the St. Louis region as well as the international community. Photos by Black-tie St. Louis
Ken and Nancy Kranzberg, Outstanding Philanthropists
Don Danforth; Ginger Imster, president-elect, AFP St. Louis
Annette McKee, Debby Brauch, Jan Rasmussen, Lindsey Gibson
Beth Millstone Roman, Colleen Millstone, Bob Millstone, Ellen Livingston
Karen Margo; John and Ellen Wallace, Outstanding Fundraising Volunteers
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OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS PRESENTS THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis held its annual holiday celebration on Sunday, December 6, 2009. This festive occasion provided a wonderful way to start the holiday season. Chaired by Mr. and Mrs. William H.T. Bush, the event combined the charming ambience of Saint Louis Country Club with a culinary feast and seasonal entertainment. Christopher Feigum, baritone, headlined the ensemble of singers. The critics acclaimed him as Figaro in Opera Theatre's 2009 production of The Ghosts of Versailles. He reprised the role at Ireland's Wexford Festival Opera in October. He will return to the Opera Theatre in 2010 to sing the title role in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.
Maria Schlafly, Emily Hensley, Barbara Mahon
Veronica and Randy McDonnell, Pris McDonnell
Mary Pillsbury and Don Wainwright
Spencer Burke, Gailya and John Barker
Bill Wilson, Clara von Gontard, Julia Barnes, Lee Zingale
Peter Bunce, Patty Hecker, Gail Bunce
Patty and William H.T. “Bucky” Bush, co-chairs
Ron and Maggie Holtman
Fred and Judy Peil, David Diener
Elbelle Moore, Barby Wohltman
Georgia Van Cleve, John Coldwell
Fabienne Vincel, Lucian Vincel
Barbara and “Dolph” Bridgewater
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MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF EASTERN MISSOURI 26TH ANNUAL SNOW BALL GALA The 26th Annual Snow Ball Gala represents the Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri's largest fundraiser. The glamorous, fun-filled evening took place in the shadow of the Old Courthouse at Hilton at the Ballpark. The event included a silent auction and cocktails followed by dinner, a freewheeling oral auction, and dancing. The Association's highest honor, the Silver Bell was presented to Mark Stansberry.
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Miss Caroline A. Wright and Dr. William P. Wright Jr.
Miss Grace E. Ciapciak and Joseph P. Ciapciak.
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Miss Liesl I. Schnuck daughter of past honoree Julie (Pollnow) and Todd R. Schnuck.
Miss Catherine W. Holmes daughter of past honoree Elizabeth (Burke) and Stephen P. Holmes.
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air and comfortable weather.” The season also coincided with the bride’s affinity for rich, warm shades which were prevalent throughout the celebration. Her nine bridesmaids wore floor length dresses by Bill Levkoff in deep shades of cinnamon and terra cotta which the bride recalls as being “stunning”. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds headed to Saint Louis Country Club for their reception which would be colorful in every sense of the word. Surrounded by friends, family and the colors of fall achieved by Jack and Iren Holmes of Petals, who the bride says, “did a terrific job of selecting the perfect flowers to compliment the season,” the newlyweds were soon met with a very befitting surprise from the father of the Bride. Singing Broadway songs rewritten and personalized for the twosome, the couple was serenaded by a small cast of professional singers from the Muny. The bride remembers how following the musical rendition, “there was not a dry eye in the room. It was such a special, unforgettable gesture my dad arranged for me, and best of all kept it a secret to the very end.” Musical from start to finish, the couple’s wedding celebrated their union with home in mind.
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THE BRIDE · Anne McCandless Imbs THE GROOM · Teru Scott Olsen THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Mrs. Anne Gardner Imbs & Mr. Joseph Imbs III THE GROOM'S PARENTS · Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Olsen THE CEREMONY · St. Joseph’s Catholic Church THE RECEPTION · St. Louis Country Club THE FLORIST · Petals by Irene THE CAKE · Truffes THE WEDDING DRESS · Exclusive Bridals, Louisville, KY THE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES · Bill Levkoff THE INVITATIONS · The Service Bureau THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Josephine Havlak THE WEDDING PLANNER · Sarah Grus
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of silk organza from Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, was adorned with Swarovski crystals and embroidered lace. Wedding coordinator Betty Freeman of Planned Parties, Inc., praised the couple for their easy-going manner. “It was such a pleasure from start to finish. They are two wonderful people, so much in love. They knew what they wanted and it was just right.” The white-themed reception at Old Warson was enhanced with floral arrangements woven into the chandeliers. Cameras at every guest’s place ensured that candid moments throughout the evening would be captured, providing entertainment for guests, especially the bride’s nieces and nephews. The groom’s cake, a replica of the New York City skyline in homage to his former city life, was chocolate on chocolate, complementing the fabulous tiered wedding cake by Encore Baking Company. The bride says she had never pictured herself having a big, formal wedding, but Ron wanted a celebration all his friends could attend. In the end, she changed her mind and wouldn’t change a thing. After a wedding trip to Cabo San Lucas, the couple settled into married life, back where it all began.
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THE BRIDE · Valerie Mills THE GROOM · Ronald Hind Jr. THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Bruce Mills and Nancy Keefer THE GROOM'S PARENTS · Anne and Ronald Hind Sr. THE CEREMONY · Ladue Chapel THE RECEPTION · Old Warson Country Club THE FLORIST · Dale Rohman THE CAKE · Encore Baking Company THE WEDDING DRESS · Melissa Sweet THE WEDDING PLANNER · Planned Parties, Inc.,
Betty Freeman and Emily Huber THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Andrew R. Newman Photography THE INVITATIONS · The Paper Patch
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THE BRIDE · Andrea Roxanne Aston THE GROOM · Ryan Matthew Kendrick THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Ken and Lori Aston THE GROOM'S PARENTS · Troy and Gay Kendrick THE CEREMONY · Our Lady of Lourdes THE RECEPTION · The Henry Dependahl Farmstead THE EVENT DESIGN · Bryan Schulte, Exclusive Events THE CAKE · Encore Bakery THE FLORIST · Michael Stevens of MS Designs THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Patti Gabriel Photography THE WEDDING DRESS · Lazaro, Maiden Voyage THE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES · Jim Hjelm, Maiden Voyage THE INVITATIONS · Two Blue Doors
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THE BRIDE · Teresa Margaret Bommarito THE GROOM · Vincent Michael Vasquez THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Anthony and Mary Bommarito THE GROOM'S PARENTS · Martin and Terri Vasquez THE CEREMONY · Church of the Annunziata THE RECEPTION · Saint Louis Club THE PLANNER · Barbara Hoover THE CAKE · Cravings THE FLORIST · Ken Miesner THE WEDDING DRESS · Amsale, Saks Fifth Avenue THE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES · J Crew THE INVITATIONS · Crane & Co. THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Robert George
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MAKING THE CAKE APPOINTMENT? Take along pictures from magazines and maybe a photo of your dress or veil as well. “I love to create new designs by incorporating different elements from the bride’s veil or dress in a subtle way,” said Francie Valenta at Encore Baking Co. She also likes to see swatches of the bridesmaids dress or photos of the bridal flowers or even a paint swatch! “I get a good idea of what the bride and groom like and it helps personalize their wedding cake." Have an idea of how many guests will be served. This may determine if you’ll need a 3-tier or 4-tier cake. Don’t forget to come hungry and ready to taste cake. Bring parents or bridesmaids:”It’s fun when “cake lovers” come along to taste!” ❖
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THE BRIDE · Megan Colleen McCaffrey THE GROOM · Addam Michael Piazza THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Dr. and Mrs. Thomas McCaffrey, Jr. THE GROOM'S PARENTS · Mr. and Mrs. Michael Piazza. THE CEREMONY · St. Francis Xavier Church THE RECEPTION · The Renaissance Grand THE FLORIST · Caroline Kelsey THE PLANNER · Sarah Grus THE CAKE · Cindy Sciaroni THE WEDDING DRESS · Platinum, Priscilla of Boston THE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES · Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston THE INVITATIONS · Two Blue Doors THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Susan Jackson
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NEW FROM MARTHA STEWART FOR CRANE & CO. Just in time for the busiest invitation-planning season brides can choose from 24 invitation suites. Martha's unique style is combined with Crane's timeless elegance to include new calligraphic motifs and flourishes, decorative scrollwork, embroidery inspired designs, and hand-engraved details. Available at The Service Bureau. 314-991-1104.
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THE BRIDE · Julie Fox Wolfner THE GROOM · Todd Blake Roberts THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Greg and Terri Wolfner THE GROOM'S PARENTS · Hank and Jan Davenport,
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THE BRIDE · Laura Vaughan THE GROOM · Matt Corcoran THE BRIDE'S PARENTS · Michael and Jenny Vaughan THE GROOM'S PARENTS · Rick and Mary Corcoran THE CEREMONY · Ladue Chapel THE RECEPTION · Old Warson Country Club THE WEDDING PLANNER · Josie Littlepage, Cosmopolitan Events THE FLORIST · Fleurish THE CAKE · The Cakery THE WEDDING DRESS · Reverie by Melissa Sweet THE PHOTOGRAPHER · Jon Koch Photography THE INVITATIONS · Lillah Papers
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Southern comfort, European sensibility and fashion. Known for her classically inspired rooms, she uses pretty color palettes and comfortable spaces. Book to read: Suzanne Kasler: Inspired Interiors Alessandra Branca: Originally from Rome, she was surrounded with the finest classical art and architecture growing up. She uses her experiences to intermingle formal beauty with everyday living. Book to read: New Classic Interiors: Alessandra Branca Yves Saint Laurent: He was the
creator of the modern woman’s wardrobe but was also famous for the homes he held with business partner, Pierre Berge. Their homes expressed impeccable taste and sensibility by surrounding himself with eclectic collections of furniture and art. Book to read: The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge David Hicks: Changed the world of
English decorating with his extreme use of color, eclecticism and geometric designs. He used electrifying colors, mixed modern furniture with antiques and hung abstract paintings - always making a bold statement. Book to read: David Hicks: A Life of Design ~Sallie Kramer S E A S O N S M A G A Z I N E D I G I T A L .C O M
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ONLY THIRTY MINUTES, REALLY? It’s all about muscle maintenance By Diana Losciale
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ou spend thirty minutes watching a sitcom, or doing a load of laundry, or reading and sending emails, cooking a decent meal or chatting on the phone. You do have time for a daily 30-minute walk. No excuses. “So many people are dissuaded from exercising because they think they need a gym or equipment. But walk every day and work up to 30 minutes,” said Casey Schulte, personal trainer and general manager at 20 Minutes to Fitness. That walk can get your heart rate up and will work your muscles. And it’s all about working the muscles. Besides energy and toning, keeping muscles fit may preclude the stooping or shuffling that can occur with aging. Yes, lifting free weights three or four times a week is good. Interval training with its short, intense bursts of activity mixed with more moderate intervals of exercise is beneficial and gets high marks from the fat-and-flab burning fitness pros. A high intensity workout for a short time increases the heart rate and tones the muscles as much as an hourlong workout at a lesser intensity, if you are doing it correctly, and correctness is key, Schulte said. Want to knock 10 more minutes off that half-hour workout time? Teamed with a personal trainer who watches every move and corrects it to perfection and using special low impact machines at 20 Minutes to Fitness, you can get a maximum workout in 1200 seconds. You can, if you like, do it barefoot or wearing your suit and then return to work. 56
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Be prepared with these beauty must-haves CHANEL Launched in 2003, Chanel’s perfume Chance is still one of our favorites and is the perfect scent to wear in the warmer months. Lighter than many of the musky scents that Chanel is famous for, Chance, which means luck in French, has whimsical floral notes with hints of spice, resulting in a fresh and feminely sophisticated scent. chanel.com
SISLEY In spring 2010 Sisley unveils its newest and long awaited skin care line Confort Extreme, a collection of products made specifically for dry, extra dry and sensitive skin. The impressive collection of moisturizers promises to nourish, repair, and protect skin. Thankfully these crave worthy products arrive just in time to heal our dry winter skin for spring. sisley-cosmetics.com
CLINIQUE The search for a good mascara often feels never-ending, we are confident the hunt will end with Clinique’s High Length Mascara. The lengthening and lifting mascara’s has a double sided wand which has a comb applicator on one side that gently stretch the lashes, and a comb on the other that separates lashes to remove clumps. With a great design and ingredients that actually strengthen lashes while you wear it, this mascara is the only thing we’ll be looking for this spring. clinque.com
ESTEE LAUDER In March 2010 Estee Lauder launches their Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Suncare Collection. No matter what your approach to achieving sun-kissed skin, the collection is there to help. With three self-tanners that go on easily, a full line of makeup and a sunscreen with enhanced UVA technology the products leave skin looking luminous and ready for summer! esteelauder.com
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LIFE'S LITTLE LUXURIES LILLY PULITZER – HOME & BATH Lilly Pulitzer Home and Bath Collection exclusively for Garnet Hill expands Pulitzer’s signature celebration of bright colors and unmistakable prints from clothing to every part of your home from bedding to beach towels. www.garnethill.com
CHANEL SUNGLASSES Nothing says classic chic like a pair of over-sized black Chanel sunglasses. www.theeyebar.net
OBRIEN IRONWORKS Elevate your patio’s style with this Chinese Chipendale Chaise Lounge from Obrien Ironworks that come in a multitude of bright colors. 1-800-239-8713
SISLEY The beauty and skincare experts at Sisley are famed for creating products with results. Their Eau du Soir perfume, released in 1990 is no exception, with notes of mandarin, grapefruit, lily of the valley, and amber. www.sisley.com
LILLIAN BASSMAN: WOMEN Chronicling the career of the living legend Lillian Bassman, Women honors Bassman’s contribution to the world of fashion photography. With more than 140 unforgettable reproduced images, many that have never before been seen, the retrospective published by Abrams Books is not to be missed. www.abramsbooks.com
BEAUDESERT LONDON- POLO TOTE Beaudesert’s stylish Polo Tote is both fashionable and functional, with fine leather detailing and zipper pockets. www.beaudesert.co.uk
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HACKER CRAFT Famous for their award-winning custom built wood boats, Hacker Craft’s Hacker SPORT is the ideal family boat created with both functionality and contemporary design. www. hackerboat.com
ALICE TEMPERLEY FOR THE RUG COMPANY The gorgeous “Florentine” throw pillow designed by London fashion designer Alice Temperley is handmade with needlepoint and tapestry techniques. www.therugcompany.info
HERMES CUFF This extra wide enamel bracelet from is from Hermes’ Tohu Bohu collection. Tohu Bohu is defined as something that is formless or chaotic, we think it’s quite fun!
F. SCHUMACHER FOR DEMPSEY AND CARROLL F. Schumacher & Co. teamed up with expert stationers Dempsey and Carroll to create the impressive Chiang Mai Dragon stationary with slate blue square-corner beveled white cards and ten lined envelopes. www.dempseyandcarroll.com
STUBBS AND WOOTTON Some of our favorites from Stubbs & Wootton’s spring collection were the chic Gretta “Confetti” heels and the adorable linen “Honey Flax” Classic Slipper. www.stubbsandwooton.com
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The River Beatrice, docked at Passau, Germany. The City on Three Rivers.
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connection. Working his way up the naval hierarchy, he worked as a sailor on the Mississippi Queen for a year and a half, calling it one of the most magnificent ships he’s ever seen. “The ship is the captain’s responsibility. The weather the passenger’s responsibility”, he jokes as we make our way to the upper deck on a cold, foggy fall morning. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is a leader in river cruises, offering over 500 departures and allowing you to choose from over 20 countries throughout Europe, China, Egypt and Russia. An intimate ambience of 130 guests on average and an outstanding crew are just a couple of the reasons
why Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has earned so many awards: Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Top 10 Small Cruise Lines” and Conde Nast Traveler’s “Gold List”, two of several awards. For more information, visit www. uniworld.com. With so much to do on board, I almost forgot…this particular floating hotel, the River Beatrice, will take you to Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Salzburg and Passau where well-versed, English speaking local guides will enhance your onshore visits. Stay tuned for more on these stops, some of the most beautiful, most picturesque cities of Europe.
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HOMES & INTERIORS From All-American — The walls of the large living room, an updated version of old school decorating, have been painted an extraordinary hue—the color of Granny Smith apples—rendered in a crosshatch lacquer glaze. Because the client wanted to use traditional old English chintzes that were no longer in production, the designers had 150 yards of some of the most extraordinary patterns rescreened. here they are used on the sofa and easy chairs. Luxurious inch-thick sisal has been made into wall-to-wall floor covering. The white moldings, overdoors, and ceiling give the room a fresh jolt.
INSPIRING INTERIORS From All-American — The Elaborate rosette and tassel are quirky details of the sofa arm.
ALL- AMERICAN The twosome behind the brand Diamond Baratta, who have been nicknamed the dynamic duo of the interior design world present 25 years worth of projects in their second book entitled All-American: The Exuberant Style of William Diamond and Anthony Baratta. Designing for every style, from mod to traditional, this book is a must have for anyone looking for design inspiration. pointedleafpress.com 72
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COLEFAX AND FOWLER With soft colors and rich textures, Colefax and Fowler’s latest collection has a variety of patterns, from romantic florals to clean geometric shapes and an impressive selection of textures including linens, chenilles, silks and delicate embroideries. SCALAMANDRE With the arrival of a new season Scalamandre is unveiling their newest collection entitled Lowlands in honor of the flora and fauna of American Arcadia which the prints seek to capture. The collection features a wide variety of prints in an array of velvets, damasks, taffetas, stripes, textures and embroideries. With the artistry of John James Audubon in mind, Scalamandre’s Lowlands collection celebrates the American landscape with creativity and style. MANUEL CANOVAS Manual Canovas’ fabric and wallpaper from his Spring 2010 collection vary greatly in their source of inspiration, drawing from the budding tulips of Tania that are hand embroidered on linen and even the brushstrokes of an abstract 1930s floral painting. The designs are impeccably executed and each one is better than the next.
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Gracious Georgian Revival home offers impressive updates and sophisticated urban living in the vibrant Central West End.
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46 Westmoreland Place Built in 1908, this Georgian-Revival residence has been featured in several home design publications. This home includes a spacious newer kitchen highlighted by custom designed cabinetry, barrel vaulted ceiling, granite counter tops, top-of-the-line appliances, an adjoining butlers pantry and half bath, making this a great entertaining space for friends and family. The master suite has been re-imagined to now include a large sitting room, study with fireplace, dressing room, spacious master bathroom with a heated slate floor, whirlpool
tub, separate free-standing glass shower, double basin sinks, and an exercise room. A guest bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and a laundry room complete this level. Additional family or guest bedrooms and three additional bathrooms are located on the third floor. A two-car carriage house with guest/staff quarters overlooks a private, landscaped garden with pool. This elegant home has been updated for today's lifestyle while retaining its historic architectural detailing.
22 Rooms, 7 Bedrooms, 5.75 Baths Offered at $1,750,000.
To learn more, visit www.janetmcafee.com. For a private showing, contact the listing agents: Jim Human 314.795.9839 Kevin Hurley 314.560.4977
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Symmetry defines the foyer in this elegant Ladue home. The arched entry into the living room hints at the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appreciation of natural sunlight, which permeates every room.
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The graphic accent of French hand-painted wallpaper distinguishes the formal dining room. The fireplace mantle and surround was redone to complement the porcelain, silver and glass accoutrements and the antique furniture pieces.
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was good for entertaining on a large or small scale.” But how to make a house your own when it was built for someone else? The answer, and no doubt the devil, is in the details. You start with the bones, she says. Working with a familiar construction company, the couple proceeded room by room to adjust, alter, add and delete the elements that they envisioned would make their home the haven they sought to create at this stage of their life. At first sight, one perceives a seemingly traditional 1½ story home, symmetrically designed in harmony with its surroundings. That first impression belies the expanse of house beyond the 1 ½ story entry—two full stories with a lower level that opens onto brick-enclosed, manicured grounds surrounding a pool. “I like a house that appears small but isn’t,” says the owner. Over a year, the couple planned changes precisely, with an eye for detail and decorum. It was a long process with
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An antique piece accommodates the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tortoise collection in the living room where the mantle piece was refashioned to better harmonize with the dĂŠcor.
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(Above) The contrast of dark wood antique furniture with calm, neutral colors gives the brightly lit living room space a richly formal ambience. (Below) Antiques line spacious hallways throughout the main floor.
painstaking attention to what the owner calls “small adjustments that make things infinitely more convenient.” And moving at this stage also meant accommodating a substantial collection of art, antiques and accoutrements amassed over the years. Once they moved in, it took another six months of interior work until they had a home they could call their own. The owner says she is grateful to have had the ability to adjust “what we did or didn’t want.” Some were minor adjustments, such as the width of a door,
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(Top Left) Lounging on the chaise in the sunroom, with windows on three sides, offers an expansive view of the gardens behind the home. (Above) In the main floor powder room, the vanity, with the basin lighted from beneath, was created from an antique French sideboard. Walls are mother-of-pearl (Bottom Left). A “falling leaves” marble wall in the hearth room is framed with coordinating tile to make the fireplace a focal point. A built-in seat below the fireplace is lined with copper to hold firewood.
centering a light fixture, adding a bit of molding or removing a door altogether. Other changes were more involved. They added beams to the hearth room ceiling making the fireplace the focal point to create a cozy environment for that intimate space. In the first-floor sunroom, they replaced eight windows with four, providing a more expansive view of the garden and grounds. “It opened up the whole room,” the owner says. A multi-use, first-floor library had distinctive characteristics, including arched inset bookcases and a bay window that affords an imposing view of the grounds behind the house. They covered the walls in walnut and replaced a bank of built-in shelves in the north wall with a full-length window to brighten up that well-used area. One of the more substantial changes was removing the back stairs to install an elevator. “The stairs took up a lot of room. We don’t have children living at home, and we think the space is better utilized with an elevator. There may be a time when we need an elevator, and it’s great for transporting luggage,” she says. 80
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Built-ins on either side of the fireplace provide functional use of space for the library. Covering the walls in walnut added a warmth and richness to the room. (Right) Arched inset bookcases line a wall to anchor the room.
On the main floor, behind the elevator where the stairs were, the mudroom/ laundry room was expanded and reconfigured in order to directly access the service door and the garage. Additional space upstairs was reworked to create a guest suite with two bedrooms, two full baths, a library and a laundry room/mini-kitchen. Upstairs, in the master bedroom, the couple added a fireplace and a bay window, which was in harmony with the bay window in the library below. “It improved the look from outside and really made the bedroom a major suite,” says the owner. And in the master bath, the simple addition of glass blocks in the shower wall was just enough to let in sufficient natural light. What would have been a fifth bedroom adjacent to the master suite became a closet and her husband’s bath. “It’s my favorite creative thing,” she says. “My husband and I have never shared a bathroom in our life. I converted that bedroom to a huge master closet and bath, with all built-in closets.” She left the room separate, rather than incorporating it into the master bedS E A S O N S M A G A Z I N E D I G I T A L .C O M
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(Facing Page) In the master bedroom, the owners replaced two smaller windows with a bay window and added a fireplace. In her master bath, the simple addition of glass blocks in the shower wall lets the light shine in.
(Above Left) Clerestory windows designed to brighten inner space were added to the upstairs library on the south side of the house. (Above top right) The display wall was created to display a collection of Flora Danica at the entry to an upstairs two-bedroom suite. (Above) Duck prints line the upstairs hallway that leads to a laundry room and mini-kitchen, two bedrooms and two full baths. (Below,) A guest bedroom is one of two in a private suite on the second floor.
room so that the next occupants could, if they choose, convert it back to the original bedroom. “There are more ways to make a home yours than just redecorating,” says the owner. “It’s interesting how you can live with something for so long and be happy, and someone makes a change and you think, why didn’t I think of that? We had the opportunity to make those choices and changes and we are thrilled with the results.” “Building a house one prioritizes, and not everyone has equal priorities,” she says. And priorities change. The changes this couple made to a beautiful custom-built home make it infinitely more livable for their lifestyle and priorities. “We made changes that work forward, that are suitable for our livability now and later.” ❖ S E A S O N S M A G A Z I N E D I G I T A L .C O M
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• • • 2 ELLSWORTH LANE • • • Traditional 4 Bedroom, 5 Bath, 3,846 Sq. Ft. Ladue Charmer Gina Bundy 267.6262
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LEE JOFA Eric Cohler’s latest collection of fabrics for Lee Jofa was inspired by the designer’s travels to lodges all around the country, especially Africa. It is appropriate then that Cohler’s creations are entitled The Lodge Collection and are comprised of warm colors, ikats, and lush textures. leejofa.com
TWO WORLDS ARTS The Linen Collection from Two Worlds Arts is at once beautiful and functional. The collection includes striking designs that merge eastern and western influences from consoles, side tables and shelving that are all handmade from fruitwood and are covered with linen then painted and lacquered in a variety of chic colors. twoworldsarts.com
KRAVET SMART Kravet Furniture’s newest addition is their Smartline Collection, which offers Kravet quality furniture, fabrics and trimmings at a more reasonable price. The Kravetsmart line has over 10,000 fabrics graded into the collection making mixing, matching and personalizing your pieces easy and affordable. kravetsmart.com 86
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PAGANI COLLECTION LAMPS FOR BAKER The Pagani Collection for Baker features a new 17 piece lighting series from famed designers Stephane and Frouwkje Pagani who are celebrated for their custom luminaries for both private and public interiors all over the world. The Pagani Collection for Baker is comprised of great variety, from hand blown Venetian glass to cast bronze pieces that all encompass an organic and timeless sophistication. Frank Patton 314-965-4240
SISTER PARISH DESIGN: ON DECORATING Named after the legendary interior designer credited with popularizing American country style, Sister Parish Design: On Decorating is a design book to be coveted, with contributions from some of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest names in the industry like Mario Buatta, Albert Hadley and Jane Churchill. St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Press. S E A S O N S M A G A Z I N E D I G I T A L .C O M
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