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on the cover: In First Position Saint Louis Ballet dancer Kimberly Morse performing in George Balanchine’s “Rubies” at Touhill Performing Arts Center. Photo By Pratt Kreidich, courtesy of Saint Louis Ballet.

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From the Publisher When Bob Clark, the CEO of Clayco, asked if I wanted to check out his Centene project on Hanley Road in Clayton, I immediately said yes, experiencing a temporary lapse in judgement based on my fear of heights. My heart pounded all the way up the partially open construction elevator, and when we reached the 25th floor, it nearly stopped. I stepped out onto the undulating pressed steel sub-floor, trying to keep up with Bob as he walked quickly to check on the week’s progress.

Then, Bob led me to the unfinished staircases to climb three more stories to the top of the building, open on all sides with no more than a small steel cable to outline the very edge of the building. I followed Bob ever so gingerly, taking careful steps and not getting as close to the edge as Bob. My mind ran wild with all the things that could happen to me, protected only with a safety vest and hard hat, and it was then that I asked the fearless foreman, John Elizarraras, if he would mind if I put my hand on his shoulder as we walked around for an extra sense of security. He laughed and said “sure.”

After our tour of the progress on the top few floors, we headed down to mechanical floors before we finally took the elevator down to the first floor. It was only the elevator full of construction workers that stood as a brave reminder that I probably shouldn’t get down and kiss the ground, especially in front of Bob. I was high all weekend from the experience, showing off my own “bravery” to my wife and spreading my pictures across social media. Once the adrenaline slowed, I reflected in a calmer manner about how important it is for St. Louis to have innovative companies like Centene and Clayco, and visionaries like Michael Neidorff and Bob Clark. Together they are changing the landscape of Clayton, and many cities in which they do business. In under 30 years, they have built multi-billion dollar businesses which have fundamentally changed their industries, and they have contributed generously to the community making it stronger in a number of ways.

When I wasn’t looking down making sure I didn’t step on the wrong thing, I had the best view of Clayton looking east to St. Louis, past the Chase Park Plaza to Downtown St. Louis and the Arch.

While there are a few historic buildings and monuments that are easy to pick out from the skyline, there’s a lot of empty space to do many great things. What will it take to link the Arch to Forest Park to Clayton? I wonder all the time when Chicago decided to invest in its architecture and make it one of the great architectural cities in the world. Take an architectural tour of Chicago and it’s clear that business leaders, architects, builders and the government worked together to set their city apart and in doing so made it a magnet for entrepreneurship, thought leadership and innovation.

St. Louis has come a long way in the last 30 years, but there’s a lot more to do, and we need to do it now. We’re a city known for its great personal fortunes, but it’s time to make sure the personal wealth of our city translates to the cultural wealth of our community. We need to remove the obstacles for business to invest here, for students to come here and stay, for visionaries to take risks, for investors to take chances, and for our citizens to unite for the greater good.

We need to think bigger. We need to invest in our city, in our people, in our institutions, in our businesses. We need a government that works together. It’s people like Neidorff and Clark who are making a real difference. They don’t talk about change; they are making it.

This is the final issue of 2018 for Sophisticated Living and it represents our investment and commitment over six years and 36 issues. We have focused on the things that make St. Louis great and the people who have the vision to make it one of the greatest cities in the United States. We have a print publication as well as one online, and we post news and features five days a week on social media. For January, we will publish our 4th edition of Sophisticated Giving, helping not-for-profits reach more people and raise the funds needed to make the difference we all want. Help us tell the stories that inspire people to think bigger. Share the stories of the people who you feel deserve more attention. And most importantly, let’s be an example to the rest of the country, that we can work together to overcome our differences and achieve great things.

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“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”

– Matthew 7:12, KJV “Do not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you.

Their tastes may not be the same.”

– George Bernard Shaw, in “Man and Superman”

America is increasingly polarized. Hyper-partisanship can be found everywhere from the halls of government to the family dinner table. Cable TV and social media simply add fuel to the fire. With the holidays approaching, perhaps now is a perfect time to take a step back and reflect on how we as a society got to this point and, maybe, instead of further discourse, elevate our collective empathy and basic human decency.

Our country’s greatest strength lies not in what divides us, yet rather in what binds us -the shared ideals of freedom of thought, expression, and belief that are the foundation of our constitution. But shared ideals also cause the most bitter disagreements, and at times, it seems that we’ve lost the ability to disagree with others in a civil and constructive manner.

And let’s face it, many issues, be they social, political, or otherwise, are binary. They make it nearly impossible for opposing sides to reach common ground. Yet the number of those issues seems to be growing, and the scope of compromise shrinks with every election.

As both sides of seemingly any issue adopt a bunker mentality, the destructive nature of politics seems destined to deteriorate even further.

Still, for me, hope springs eternal. Even on the most contentious issues, it’s still possible to have empathy for those who hold differing opinions. I can’t help but wish for a solution to the animosity – not institutional or procedural, but simple and American. Something like the Golden Rule, which I always pictured as a standard and dependable axiom that we all learned as children: “Treat others as you want to be treated.”

However, if there’s one issue that I have with the Golden Rule, it’s that it focuses on “you” instead of the “others.” In other words, the self-interest implied by looking inward to discover how you want to be treated. So let’s turn this notion on its ear. If the Golden Rule is to be more than a hollow ornament, we have to honestly consider how other people want to be treated in terms of what they think is basically fair and respectful. We cannot find the rule wholly within ourselves, or even among others who think as we do. It has to be about the other person.

Let’s treat others as they would want to be treated. Be passionate about your views, but listen with empathy. Listen without being hostile. Listen with respect and seek to gain understanding. Sometimes in life, when we reach a point of division, the best course of action is to agree to disagree.

So my holiday wish and my challenge to you is to truly listen to those around you, be they neighbors, acquaintances, coworkers, or friends and family – and especially those you disagree with the most.

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SUBLIME TRANQUILITY Written By Joan Lerch / Photography By Alise O’Brien First impressions! A stunning gallery foyer extends the depth of the home, providing great flow, access and views.

Three years in the making, the meticulous attention to detail in this home makes it worthy of almost every superlative. Even from the curb, a glimpse up the sloping driveway tells the visitor they are about to experience something truly extraordinary. And then, rounding a curve, the elegant structure appears, anticipation heightens once more, and it’s instantly apparent why the homeowners call this their dream home.

Using a team headed by custom home builder Roger Johnson, of Johnson Development Company, and his wife Kelly Johnson, owner of Kelly Johnson Design, their journey began with a search for the perfect lot, finally discovered in the spring of 2015. Negotiations regarding purchase and possession delayed the building process for about six months, which gave everyone time to ponder floor plans and other preliminaries. The drawings were completed and construction began later that year.

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Just off the main gallery foyer, a Valerie Jaudon canvas is the focal point of the stunning formal dining room.

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Deep drawers replaced upper cabinets in the kitchen, permitting abundant light to enter through ceiling-height windows.

When the designer first met the soon-to-be homeowners, they had a scrapbook of plans and magazine clippings, and a “punch list” of things they wanted the home to have, but they were completely open to fresh ideas. “It’s not often that a client says, ‘We are totally open-minded. What do you think would be super cool?’ Usually we have parameters, but this time we didn’t,” Kelly explains. The designer had an inspiration file of her own that included a photo of a home she had discovered in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Marking the beginning of a truly synchronized collaboration, the clients’ scrapbook featured the identical photo.

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The empty-nester couple came to the project from a very fresh perspective, truly starting from scratch, Kelly explains.

In addition to choosing finishes, rugs, lighting, fabrics and accessories as simple as napkin rings, the designer also chose furnishings for every room in the new home. “They moved in with their clothes,” she explains. Her artistic eye is evident in every carefully considered detail, from sculptural light fixtures to the hand-made brass barstools by artist Anna Karlin, designed to mimic chess board pieces (see TOC pg. 4).

Streamlined and deliberately neutral, the interiors were designed to showcase the art collected specifically for this home. Just off the

In “her” study, a custom standing desk offers a view of the fire, and cozy seating is perfect for a relaxing cup of tea when work is done.

long foyer— a magnificent gallery that extends front to back— the formal dining room is the perfect setting for a contemporary work

by Valerie Jaudon, a New York artist recognized as a leader in the Pattern and Decoration movement. The piece was acquired through gallery owner Philip Slein, who describes what makes the painting so remarkable. “That white line is not painted,” he explains. “All of the black is painted up and the white is raw canvas showing through.

Jaudon painted up to the edge with incredible skill.”

Describing the homeowners as “true collectors,” Slein describes their approach to art. “When they come to the gallery, they choose paintings that have meaning and significance

to them— works of art they want to live with. It’s all about connoisseurship. When you are a collector, it’s very important to display your collection in the most esthetically pleasing way. In older days folks tended to ‘decorate’ but collecting is much deeper.

When it’s done well and a home is collected and presented, it’s really the best and most timeless look.”

The Jaudon was a pivotal moment for Kelly, who explains, “The dining room was the last room I could see in my head— it was always a blank. We considered five chandeliers before settling on one. And then they bought that painting, and that was it! The whole room came together.” slmag.net

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A textural work by American artist Robert Sagerman, described as a “mystic and an alchemist,� is displayed at the entrance to the home’s sunlit private wing.

Dual chairs upholstered in a deep raspberry are especially beautiful beneath hand-crafted art glass lighting.

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Simple but sumptuous, the platform bed is nestled in a stepped-up cove, overlooking the sitting room and terrace.

The master bath is outfitted with a standing-height vanity, abundant storage and a walled terrace complete with outdoor shower.

When dinner is over and it’s time to relax, the neutral symmetry of the gathering room makes a soothing statement, punctuated by an oversized abstract canvas. The celestial ceiling, with a heavenly silver-leafed dome, reflects illumination from another spectacular light fixture. A Tufenkian rug, rich in silk and knotted by hand, anchors the space. And when it’s time for a party (or just a private toast), the bar is a few steps away.

Throughout the home, expansive windows blur the line between outdoors and in, offering a tempting invitation to explore what’s beyond. From the barrel-ceiling great room, three sets of French doors open to the very private rear of the property, where a dramatic walled fountain provides a soothing soundtrack to the bucolic setting.

Another Tufenkian rug and cozy seating create an intimate space for fireside conversation in the large great room. When it’s movie night, a motorized panel above the fireplace reveals the television. To visually break up the long room, Kelly designed a room divider of stacked, see-through shelving. Parsons tables crafted by bespoke furniture builder Martin Goebel, of Goebel & Co. furniture, can be used for casual dining or, with chairs removed, an overflow bar.

In the adjoining kitchen, a row of tall windows was substituted for upper cabinets on one wall, providing a panoramic view of the gardens beyond. And if guests wonder how the stunning kitchen is impossibly clean in the middle of a dinner party, the secret is just behind the cooktop wall. Kelly explains: “This is the pretty kitchen, and it’s decked out with every feature you can imagine.” But a second, galley-style kitchen, closed off with a sliding barn door, is where the culinary magic really happens. “It’s the ‘dirty kitchen.’ When they have people over, nobody has to look at the mess.” A half wall of cabinetry, topped with a custom Parsons-style bar, separates the “pretty” kitchen from the gathering room without blocking light and views.

An abstract painting by Robert Sagerman is displayed in the hall leading to the home’s private wing. Describing the artist’s unusual approach, Slein says, “He counts every single dollop of paint and titles each work with something like ‘17,040’ for the number of times he touches the canvas.” In yet another perfectly executed touch, the Sagerman is hung so it is approached from the side, offering the proper perspective on the textured dimension.

This hall leads to “her” study, entered through shōji doors (Japanese-style doors constructed from translucent paper over a wood frame) which allow light to pass through, while maintaining a quiet calm in the Zen-inspired space. The “decompress” mood is essential for this homeowner. As the managing partner of a Fortune 500 firm, she spends a considerable amount of time traveling and living in luxury hotels, so it was essential to have an equally five-star space of her own when she was not on the road. She’s often accompanied by her husband, who sums it up this way: “We travel a lot and absolutely look forward to coming home. This is where we want to be!”

The master suite, echoing that five-star star vibe, is a masterpiece of exquisite detail. The bedroom and sitting area are arranged to take full advantage of terrace views and the planned putting green, but the stunning cove lighting is the visual star that steals the show. Kelly worked with Third Degree Glass Factory for two years on the design and execution of the art-glass display, a brilliant mix of artistry, engineering and a bit of angst. In the master bath, standing-height vanities from Alspaugh Kitchen & Bath accommodate a busy morning. On a lazier day, a high-walled outdoor shower beckons.

From first meeting to final walk-through, the homeowners were enthusiastic about the Johnson’s team approach to construction and design. The husband says, “I tell everybody who asks about our experience—Make sure you get a team on board!”

In what might be the ultimate compliment for the team, he adds, “I’m almost sorry it’s over.”

When their dream home was almost complete, Kelly prepared for the big day with a directive. “OK, give me the keys and don’t pull in the driveway until it’s ready.” (The homeowner admits with a smile, “That was hard!”) Days later, after furniture was placed, art was installed, towels were hung just so, and everything was perfect, it was time for the reveal.

Finally allowed to return, the homeowners came up the driveway in the evening hours. The lights had been turned down low, the music was on, and candles were flickering. The Johnsons met them at their new front door, handed them a glass of champagne and asked, “Would you like to see your new home?”

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Proof that neutrals can be dramatic. The barrel-ceilinged gathering room, with a conversation grouping, hidden television, and casual dining space, is the center of the home.

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Balanchine’s “Rubies”

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Written by Joan Lerch / Photography by Pratt Kreidich, Courtesy of Saint Louis Ballet

When the genius of famed choreographer George Balanchine is paired with the epochal music of composer Igor Stravinsky, expectations are high, and “Rubies,” the second of three ballets in Balanchine’s “Jewels” triptych, consistently thrills with its athleticism and energy.

St. Louis audiences will have the opportunity to experience the jewel-toned magic when the St. Louis Ballet presents “Balanchine’s Rubies & Other Love Stories” under the direction of the company’s executive and artistic director Gen Horiuchi. The Valentine’s weekend performances will be the first time “Rubies” has been staged in St. Louis.

The ballet has a personal significance for Horiuchi, who was a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet for 15 years during Balanchine’s tenure as artistic director. “I used to dance that piece in New York,” he explains. “That’s why I’ve always wanted to do it with the Saint Louis Ballet.”

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ballet students, and a small performance venue with a seating capacity of only 200 people.

One of his first decisions as artistic director was to clearly separate the professional company from the ballet school, a daunting challenge requiring constant education and explanation in the St. Louis community. “I had a hard time convincing people that this is a professional ballet company— a serious business, a serious art form,” he remembers. “People always regarded us as simply a ballet school. Sometimes, after a performance, they would say, ‘Your students are just gorgeous!’ It was a challenge making them understand that these were professionals who make their living here in Saint Louis.”

Under his leadership over the past 18 years, the company has become a respected and cherished part of the arts community, attracting dancers from throughout the United States, and staging four full-length productions each season at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. “This year there are 22 dancers,” he says.

We have several who have been with us longer than ten years, and the average stay is about six to seven years.” The director says one of his goals is to offer a steady opportunity for the dancers to

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grow as artists, providing them with a deep understanding of the artistry and art form of their chosen profession.

While distinct from the professional company, the Saint Louis Ballet School (SLBS) has also benefited from Horiuchi’s vision. With his guidance, the school’s roster of students has expanded from his original 40 students to 350. Classes span all age ranges and abilities, from PreBallet I (for age 3) to Pointe, Contemporary and Adult Ballet. (For aspiring dancers who wear a toddler-sized tutu, Mom and Me Dance begins at age 2.)

Some tiny ballerinas never leave the stage. The daughter of professional dancers, company member Lauren Lane started dancing when she was not quite three years old. After training with the Portland Ballet and the Miami City Ballet School, she turned professional and joined the Saint Louis Ballet in 2008. Throughout her career she’s danced many iconic roles, including the Sugar Plum Fairy (five times!) and Cinderella. Lane says the dancers don’t always know how they will be cast when the season begins.

“Occasionally Gen will tell us, especially if a dancer is not a seasoned principal. The first few years, he’s thinking about what you can eventually do, and milestones he’s hoping you will hit. He

really nurtures us along the way.” The company has been a successful experience for Lane professionally and personally: she married fellow company member Michael McGonegal last summer in her hometown of Portland, where the two met “when we were just 12 or 13.”

“The Nutcracker” is a perennial favorite with St. Louis audiences, with more than 10,000 guests coming to see Clara and her Prince every year. The Saint Louis Ballet will present 13 performances of the beloved story in December, including one special afternoon show, shortened and narrated for very young audience members and those who “need to make noise.” And for a complete “Nutcracker” experience, don’t miss the Sugar Plum Fairy Holiday Luncheon before select matinee performances.

While this season includes well-known stories like “Romeo and Juliet,” and “The Nutcracker,” Horiuchi likes to be certain that even the familiar stories are told with clarity. “I always keep in mind that it’s important to convey the story as if the audience is seeing it for the first time. In a lot of story ballets, many choreographers get trapped into creating dance, without making the storyline clear. It’s important to make certain that everyone understands each character.”

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“Coppélia”

Audience interaction helps him determine necessary edits to a performance. “You don’t need to do the same thing over and over.

Balanchine tweaked his own ballets every time he brought one back,” he explains. Asked about audience response to his changes, Horiuchi said, “It’s interesting. Sometimes they will say, ‘I didn’t like that one part last time, so I am glad you changed it!’ It’s good to have feedback.” He watches every performance from the audience, so he can see it from their perspective. As a dancer himself, he has another reason for this approach. “If I was backstage during a performance, I would make the performers nervous!”

As the company has grown over the years, community support has been enhanced by the formation of a Board of Directors. Pat Whiteside joined the board in 2013, and she’s very enthusiastic about the ballet’s future with Horiuchi as director.

“Isn’t he something? He brings guest choreographers in from New York and the quality of the dancing is just so impressive. It’s amazing what he has done with what was just a small company.”

Whiteside is involved with the planning of the ballet company’s annual gala, a hugely popular event that doubled its previous attendance in 2018. The next one, scheduled for March 2019, will be the “Jewels Gala” inspired by February’s performance of “Rubies” from the Jewels ballets. “When we were first starting out, the gala was held at the Touhill, and last year’s Cinderella ball was at the Coronado. We like to keep it different and exciting, so the Rubies Gala will be at The

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Caramel Room at Bissinger’s.” Guests are encouraged to dress for the gala’s theme, so the evening promises to be awash in sparkling scarlet splendor.

While the 1,600-seat Touhill is the company’s main performance venue, the GO! Series will take the dance company across town to the Grand Center Arts District in March, where they will perform at the much-smaller Grandel Theatre for the first time. “The Grandel is not really a fit for our large productions,” says Horiuchi. “But there is so much happening at Grand Center, and we wanted to have a presence there.” The production, described as a “contemporary program with fresh and bold choreography,” concludes with an invitation to join the dancers for a glass of wine after the show.

If “The Nutcracker” created some new young ballet fans at your house, don’t miss the company’s final mainstage production of the season, the family-friendly “Coppélia,” a 19th century comic ballet featuring a mad inventor, his lifelike doll, and the village boy who becomes infatuated with her. Originally choreographed in 1870, the ballet was “gently updated” by Balanchine in 1974. The April performance will be the St. Louis debut of this charming and happy tale.

Rubies, romance, a magical Christmas Eve, and a mechanical doll so beautiful that a young man fancies himself in love— there is something for every imagination during the Saint Louis Ballet’s new season. Perhaps ballerina Lauren Lane (a.k.a. Sugar Plum Fairy and Cinderella) said it best: “There is nothing like ballet!” sl

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SL: What is the Design Services Program? DB: “The Kohler Signature Store Design Services Program is inspiring and collaborative. It is set up to assist home owners and industry professionals alike with product recommendations, personalized design suggestions, and the ability to see the end result before the project ever begins. We come to the clients home, measure, photograph and take client inspiration to create a space that fits their style and function preference.”

SL: How specifically does it help homeowners? DB: “This service allows clients the ability to see what their new bath will look like before they start the project. It also helps their installer understand what products and tile layouts are being used, which takes some work off their plate. Having a photorealistic image of the end result also helps relieve some of the stress that can come along with any type of construction by setting realistic expectations and by keeping everyone involved on the same playing field.”

SL: What are the trends right now in design? DB: “Color in the bath is back! We’re seeing wallpapers with bold prints and tiles too. They are then paired with a warm metal like gold or bronze to tie it all in.”

SL: Do the design trends coincide with functional needs and how have designs evolved to match those needs? DB: “We have a lot of great products on the market that help make the bath space as functional as possible such as recessed mirrored storage that can be up to 8” deep, vanities with pull out storage, organizational dividers, and even shelves/drawer inserts with electrical outlets.

The market has also evolved with many retro-fit products available allowing impractical/outdated existing spaces to easily morph into fresh useable updated spaces.”

SL: What advice can you give to those ready to begin a new project or makeover in the bathroom? DB: “Call the Kohler Signature Store.

Don’t be afraid to go bold! Have a budget in mind and plan ahead.

Also know this is a collaborative effort. We work with all facets of the industry (contractors, designers, builders, etc.) to ensure the utmost customer satisfaction.” sl Kohler Signature Store, 9929 Clayton Rd., 314.727.4407

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SOPHISTICATED LITTLES Written by Carrie Edelstein / Photography By Stephanie Cotta LITTLE INFO Meet all the “Ls!” It’s Logan and Liv, who belong to Luke and Lindsey Gregerson. Logan just turned 3 and Liv is almost 2. These little cuties are new residents to St. Louis this year since Dad was grabbed by the St. Louis Cardinals.

LITTLE LOOK Liv sported all Janie and Jack items for this photo shoot, while brother Logan added some Gap jeans to his ensemble. Despite spending a lot of time in their homes in Florida and Chicago, these little ones support local businesses! City Sprouts is among their favorite places to shop.

LITTLE LOVES This may come as a shock since a baseball game might be hard for a toddler to sit through, but these two love to see the games! It might have something to do with Daddy and not having a choice, but Mom says, “They were born watching and playing!” The dynamic duo also like to go to church, Grant’s Farm, The Magic House and the parks in Clayton. “They love playing in Shaw Park everyday, and the splash pad there.” And they love their cousins.

LITTLE LIT We’re calling Logan and Liv early readers because they’ve already dug deep into a thrilling series: “How Do Dinosaurs?” The books by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague cover hot topics like bedtime, school time, counting and so much more. Do those come in adult versions too?

LITTLE EXTRA “They love to travel! It’s not always easy on Mama but I’ve learned to pack a lot of goodies,” says Mom. That’s right, Logan and Liv often travel with the team from city to city. “They’ve been on more flights than some in a lifetime.” Sounds like a job, right? It’s no surprise then that recently after Logan was playing his own game of baseball, he took a water break and said, “Alright!

It’s time for me to go back to work!” sl * Do you have a “Little” you’d like to see featured? Reach out on our social handles @sophisticatedlivingmag on Instagram or leave a comment on our blog at sophisticatedstlouis.com.

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THE SOPHISTICATED SIDE OF SOUTH BAY westdrift Manhattan Beach makes it easy to take advantage of one of Los Angeles’ best beach communities Written by Caylee Matthews Los Angeles is a land of contradictions. It’s a place where dreams are made and summarily crushed, where the aura of Old Hollywood glamour is juxtaposed with gritty post-industrial neighborhoods, and where endlessly gridlocked roads lead to beaches teeming with surfers and hillside trails offering an escape from the hustle and bustle.

The newly opened westdrift hotel in Manhattan Beach fits into this paradigm. The vast expanse of sand dunes that once defined this LA suburb have been supplanted by some of the priciest real estate

in the United States. From the outside, the design of the hotel is in keeping with the other similarly-scaled office buildings that surround it, but once you step inside, any parallels between its neighbors quickly vanish. Stepping into the soaring lobby, the eye is drawn to the vibrant greens of a nine-hole golf course in the hotel’s backyard, a literal oasis in a concrete jungle. There is a pared-down punchiness to the open-concept lobby, where vibrant paintings by Eric Zener are the real star. His photorealistic interpretations of vintage beachgoers are rendered in technicolor hues that would make Hollywood proud.

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Artwork by Eric Zener is the focal point of the lobby.

The terrace at Jute overlooks the golf course.

The first luxury Marriott Autograph Collection hotel in Los Angeles, this destination-focused property takes a boutique-inspired approach to its design and amenities and melds it with the proven protocols and service standards that are hallmarks of a respected brand. In addition to the aforementioned golf course, the property boasts 393 spacious guest rooms (112 with private balconies); Jute, a knock-your-socks off indoor-outdoor restaurant that celebrates farm-to-table freshness; unique meeting and banquet facilities; an outdoor pool; and, a CrossFit-inspired fitness center.

The westdrift moniker is derived from the area’s history.

Before the area was part of the LA metropolis, it was known for the fine sand that would get whipped up by coastal westerly winds. The sand was so coveted, that for two decades tons and tons of it were shipped to Waikiki, Hawaii to help build up their beaches. A coin flip at the dawn of the 20th century decided Manhattan Beach’s name. “Manhattan” is a reference to 34 slmag.net

A Gather Suite bedroom

The open floorplan lobby is a hub of activity.

developer Stewart Merrill’s New York City borough, and “Beach” was added two decades later at the urging of the postmaster.

Design elements throughout westdrift incorporate an East Coast-meets-West Coast theme. In the skylight-lit lobby, exposed concrete pillars have been treated to resemble pier posts. They are ringed with gold bands that hold mid-centuryinspired sconces at the mid-point, and leather sleeves near the base. Decorative gold screening sugests lobster traps. Board and batten on the wall behind the bed in guest rooms is an idea culled from the East Coast, while the design of the leather headboard is a nod to a vintage Louis Vuitton golf bag from the early 1900s. The neutral, driftwood-colored palette selected for case goods, wallpaper and window treatments in the guestrooms is reminiscent of both the haze that often greats early morning surfers in nearby South Bay, as well as weathered shingles endemic to homes on the East Coast.

Beet Wellington at Jute

Talking craft beer at El Segundo

Incorporating a central bar, various seating and working areas welcoming to both solo travelers and groups, and Jute restaurant, the lobby is always buzzing with activity. The inventive and impressive cocktail menu includes tequila-based cocktails on-tap. Being LA, the traditional happy hour is appropriately named “Rush Hour”.

NanaWalls at the back of the space disappear to take advantage of the mild SoCal climate.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the cuisine at Jute is quintessential California: fresh, hyper-local, colorful and beautifully plated. Head chef Octavio Sabado had planned on being a rocket scientist and was accepted to the Naval Academy before a failed visual acuity test prompted him to take a different path. Super enthusiastic and intensely creative, he changes the bi-coastal inspired menu “more than seasonally,” and places heavy emphasis on being vegetable forward (his Beet Wellington is a must-try).

Night golf at westdrift

Complimentary beach cruisers make it easy to explore the area; Redondo Beach and its related attractions are just 4.5-miles away via a woodchip trail. Reward your efforts with lunch at The Strand House (thestrandhousemb.com), which offers 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and award-winning coastal California Cuisine. For newbie surfers, El Porto is a chill place to learn the "hows" and "whys" of surfing (onewaysurf.com). Toast your surfing success with a cold beer in the taproom at El Segundo (elsegundobrewing.com). Even if you walk in as a stranger, I guarantee you’ll leave with new friends and a greater appreciation for craft brewing. After dark, be sure to sign up for a glow-in-thedark golf experience back at westdrift. The pros are outstanding and made the experience a blast for a non-golfer like me. Cap off the day with a nightcap by the hotel’s outdoor fireplaces. sl Located just four miles from LAX, room rates at westdrift start at $229/night. For more information or reservations visit westdrift.com.

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Of Note... It's a Mod Mod World

Compiled by Colin Dennis

This page top to bottom: Renovatio swivel rocker from Hancock & Moore (price upon request; hancockandmoore.com). The Balzo accent chair from Bellini Modern Living boasts a walnut veneer with Italian leather upholstery ($3,100; bellinimodernliving.com). Originally conceived in 1958 by Poul Henningsen, the iconic PH Artichoke celebrates 60 years with the limited edition release of a brushed brass colorway (from $11,800; louispoulsen.com). The Belmont media stand from Gus Modern is designed to accommodate Hi-Fi and media components ($1,450; gusmodern.com). A timeless classic, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is shown with a white ash shell and Mohair Supreme upholstery in Slate ($6,795; store.hermanmiller. com). The Apollo Table Lamp was originally designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti ($1,310; dwr.com). The D.156.3 armchair, originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1956, and reissued

by Molteni&C in 2017 ($5,500; molteni.it/en)Created by Upcycle Studio using a vintage suitcase and reclaimed house speakers, the Boom Mojo is compatible with any device with a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone ($315; upcyclestudio.com.au). Kathleen washed oak cocktail trolley from Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture ($2,500; jonathancharlesfurniture.com). The Oscar cat rest from Davies Decor pays homage to the architecture of Eero Saarinen ($99; daviesdecor.com). First appearing in France in the 1950s, the Daybed, designed Pierre Paulin functions as a small settee, large banquette, or occasional bed by simply adjusting the configuration of the cushions (price upon request; ligne-roset.com). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Luna is a repositionable and removable wallpaper from Tempaper ($98/double roll; tempaperdesigns.com). Wabi Sabi trays from Notre Monde (from $175; notremonde.com). The Verdu cocktail table from Dmitriy & Co. is made to order in New York from walnut in a natural finish (price upon request; dmitriyco.com). Eames desk unit in a Mondrian-inspired finish ($1,700; store.hermanmiller.com). The lines of the Trays series sofa from Baleri Italia are inspired by 1950s design ($6,300; baleri-italia.it/en).

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Bibliotaph... CHEERS!

Compiled by Victoria Chase

Authors Pajat Parr and Jordan Mackay share decades of experience tasting wine in the first definitive reference book to describe, regionby-region, how the great wines of Europe should taste. Rabat Parr and Jordan Mackay—The Sommelier's Atlas of Taste: A Field Guide to the Great Wines of Europe—hardcover, 352 pages (penguinrandomhouse.com)

A followup to their seminal cocktail book Death & Co., Alex Day, Nick Fauchald and David Kaplan reveal their six "root recipes" that allow cocktail-crafters of all levels to understand, execute and improvise libations ranging in style from classic to nonconformist.

Alex Day, Nick Fauchald and David Kaplan—Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions—hardcover, 320 pages, Ten Speed Press (penguinrandomhouse.com) This multiple award-winning box set includes a pullout tray with a set of seven vintage vineyard maps by Louis Larmat. Using extensive grower and vintner profiles, American author Peter Lime explores the legendary wine of Champagne, France. Peter Lime—Champagne: The Essential Guide to the Wines, Producers, And Terroirs Of The Iconic Region—hardcover, 238 pages, Random House (penguinrandomhouse.com).

This highly acclaimed book by award-winning journalist Bianca Bosker takes readers on a journey into underground tasting groups, exclusive New York City restaurants, California mass-market wine factories, and even a neuroscientist’s MRI machine as she attempts to answer the question: what’s the big deal about wine? Bianca Bosker—Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste— paperback, 352 pages, Penguin Books (penguinrandomhouse.com)

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books

Ron Cooper, founder of Del Maguey mezcal, is widely credited for popularizing mezcal in the United States. In this deeply personal book Cooper profiles various producers of the distinctively smoky Mexican liquor, made from the agave plant, and details the nuances of mezcal's varietals. Ron Cooper and Chantal Martineau—Finding Mezcal: A Journey into the Liquid Soul of Mexico with 40 Cocktails—hardcover, 272 pages, Ten Speed Press (crownpublishing.com).

Organized by spirit, each chapter presents creative and fresh cocktails that only require a sole spirit paired with fresh ingredients easily sourced from the grocery. Maggie Hoffman— The One-Bottle Cocktail: More Than 80 Recipes with Fresh Ingredients and a Single Spirit—hardcover, 192 pages, Ten Speed Press (crownpublishing.com)

For those who've had the experience of aimlessly wandering a wine shop, bewildered and overwhelmed by what to choose, this book is for you. Curated by a wine expert, this easy-to-follow guide presents 36 bottles (three per month) to try, and explains in laymen's terms why each is worth drinking. Paul Zitarelli—36 Bottles of Wine: Less is More with 3 Recommended Wines Per Month Plus Seasonal Recipe Pairings— hardcover, 208 pages, Sasquatch Books (sasquatchbooks.com) In Wine Food, natural wine bar and winery owner Dana Frank teams up with author Andrea Slonecker to showcase 75 recipes expertly paired with delicious wines and the reasons the flavors complement one another.

Dana Frank & Andrea Slonecker—Wine Food: New Adventures in Drinking and Cooking—hardcover, 256 pages, Lorena Jones Books (crownpublishing.com)

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FASHIONABLY LATE With Cullinan, Rolls-Royce charges confidently into the luxury SUV segment.

Written by Bridget Williams Invincible. It is the word that sprung to mind when Alex Innes, bespoke designer for Rolls-Royce, asked me to sum up in a singular term, my initial impression after a day behind the wheel of Cullinan, the super-luxury SUV that made its global media debut in Jackson Hole, Wyoming a few weeks ago. From our base camp at the Amangiri resort, we spent two days immersed in all things Cullinan.

During a welcome reception, Richard Carter, Director of Global Communications for Rolls-Royce, explained that Cullinan was borne from both client demand as well as the potential to increase market share with a foray into the SUV segment. As part of a careful quest to discern whether or not an SUV was right and proper for the Rolls-Royce brand, an examination of the company’s archives illuminated the fact that owners had been taking their cars off-road for more than 100 years; from alpine trials staged at the dawn of the 20th century, to armored Rolls-Royces that were developed for use on the battlefield beginning in 1914 and continuing up to the 1950s.

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“The silhouette of a Rolls-Royce is sacred,” stated Innes during a presentation on the design process. “We had to understand how to transfer this familiar form to an SUV while conveying a sense of capability and maintaining the feeling of elegance.”

Key to the creation of Cullinan is the “Architecture of Luxury”, Rolls-Royce’s proprietary all-aluminum architecture.

Engineering Project Leader Caroline Krismer explained that Cullinan was engineered from the ground up in such a way as to be scalable to the size and weight requirements of different future Rolls-Royce models. As the first “three-box” car in the SUV-sector, Cullinan’s rear partition wall creates a distinct environment for passengers, separated from the luggage compartment, ensuring that utility will never supplant luxury.

Cullinan is the first Rolls-Royce with four-wheel drive, and maintaining the brand’s signature driving experience across a multitude of challenging road conditions was of paramount importance to the engineering team. “The drivetrain system we engineered for Cullinan had one key job to do,” explained Krismer. “To bring the famed Rolls-Royce ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ to all other terrains possible, while ensuring class-leading

on-road behavior in the SUV sector.” This was accomplished via a thorough re-engineering of the existing air suspension system, and a complete reworking of the 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 engine to deliver just the right level of torque (850Nm) at the lowest possible revolutions (1,600rpm). When driving off-road, the electronically controlled shock absorber adjustment system uses air compression to actively push down any wheel it detects losing traction, thereby ensuring that every wheel is constantly in contact with the ground and maximum torque is being provided to all wheels. “Put simply, what makes the car great on-road makes the car great off-road,” said Krismer.

When it came time for a name, the company eschewed what Carter called the tradition of selecting “ethereal and slightly spooky” monikers that have included Dawn, Wraith, Phantom and Ghost, in favor of something completely different. “Cullinan” is derived from the appellation given to the largest diamond ever mined.

The 3,107-carat stone was unearthed in South Africa in 1905 and eventually sent in a biscuit tin via Royal Mail to King Edward VII for his 66th birthday. When the rough diamond was finally cleaved, the two largest pieces made their way into some of the

most significant pieces that comprise the British Crown Jewels: the Sovereign’s Scepter and the Imperial State Crown.

In all, there were more than a dozen Cullinans cavorting over the river and through the woods in Jackson—not to mention the fleet of other members from the house of Rolls-Royce that were on hand for use as shuttles and support vehicles—and it was a site to behold, even in a county that boasts the highest income per capita of any the United States. “For Rolls-Royce, this is a seminal and phenomenal moment,” said Carter. “Cullinan is so completely different to anything we’ve done before, which called for a launch location that is completely different, but links with the car and tells the story of where we are as a brand.”

The Cullinan entrusted to me for the 147-mile test drive boasted a Smokey Quartz exterior. The cabin was a thing of absolute beauty and craftsmanship. Befitting a couture handbag, the two-tone leather (Armagnac and Dark Spice) with contrast stitching was exquisite, as was the Mimosa Negra wood veneer used extensively throughout, including the central console and secondrow tables that fold out to reveal a touch-screen entertainment system. Underfoot were plush lambs wool floor mats.

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I was understandably anxious about taking a three-ton, $325k SUV up narrow and twisty gravel mountain roads, complete with deep ruts and hairpin turns. Further, Cullinan is so aesthetically pleasing inside and out that I (almost) felt bad about getting it dirty.

“That’s what it’s designed for,” Carter assured me, before citing the “It is Effortless, Everywhere” apothegm.

Reaching out to the stainless-steel door handle, the SUV lowered slightly for ease of entry. Both front and rear passengers can close the iconic Rolls-Royce coach doors at the push of a button; once they shut, there is an immediate sense of being securely ensconced in the luxury confines, thanks to more than 220 pounds of sound-deadening insulation. All four doors wrap low under the sill to ensure that dirt remains outside. Once the start button is depressed, Cullinan returns to its commanding ride height.

Our first challenge of the day was ascending Snow King Mountain, the steepest overall slope of any ski hill in North America. A simple push of a button on the center console activated Off Road mode. From there I used the Spirit of Ecstasy controller to select the road condition I was expecting, and away we went.

What I was immediately struck by was the shock absorption.

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crunch of pebbles and larger stones as the SUV’s 22-inch wheels powered along, but there was no audible indication that the engine was being taxed in the least by the steep climb.

Steering was a breeze, and having to wrangle the steering wheel to stay on course was never an issue. I was amazed by the way the substantial SUV seemed to bow around tight corners. In fact, I was so relaxed in the off-road environs that I found myself stealing glances of the Tetons splayed out before us. Having to undertake a three-point turn on one particularly sharp curve with a sheer drop, I was immensely grateful for the 4-Camera system with Panoramic View, all-round visibility and helicopter view, as well as the impressive torque that delivered me authoritatively from the edge.

At the top of the mountain, our entourage took a break to admire the snow-capped peaks, compare notes with our fellow drivers, and check out some of the other features of Cullinan.

The SUV’s two-part ‘D-Back’ format tailgate is designed as a nod to an era when luggage was mounted on the exterior of the motorcar. ‘The Clasp’ opens and closes in two sections with a touch of the key fob button. Another push of a button in the boot or rear door pocket enables the rear seats to fold flat and create an impressive amount of cargo space.

After exhausting every photo opportunity presented by the picturesque precipice, our group loaded back up for the descent. I couldn’t help but remember the last time I was in a similar situation

here more than three decades ago. Back then, my father manually downshifted our VW camper van into a lower gear and then waged a battle with speed and gravity as my sister and I whimpered and hid our heads under pillows, quite certain that a plunge off the side of the mountain was imminent.

In stark contrast to my past experience, Cullinan takes the uphill battle out of going downhill. Depressing the hill descend button on the center console automatically adjusts speed and breaking; using up and down buttons on the steering wheel allows you to adjust speed in 1 mph increments. At no point did I detect even a hint of slippage on the exceptionally steep gravel road.

While we didn’t forge any streams, I was told that Cullinan delivers the deepest wading depth of any super-luxury SUV. While driving was certainly exhilarating, it was equally satisfying being a passenger. Skirting the boundary of Grand Teton National Park was ideal for the large side windows and panoramic glass roof. During a pit stop to ogle a moose and her calves as they munched on vegetation in the Snake River, the presence of Cullinan was enough to divert attention away from the natural wonders to a manmade one.

Cullinan offers two rear seat configurations: Lounge Seats or Individual Seats. The Lounge Seat configuration in “my” Cullinan is presented as the more functional of the two options, providing space for three passengers in the rear. Other journalists

experienced the opulence of the Individual Seat configuration; the striking Optic White leather in this variant obviously geared towards customers prioritizing luxury over practicality. The two individual rear seats are separated by a fixed rear center console that incorporates a drinks cabinet with Rolls-Royce whisky glasses and decanter, champagne flutes and refrigerator (the velvety ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ nearly ensuring that nary a bead of bubbly will bubble over on bumpy roads).

Speaking at a post-drive champagne reception with RollsRoyce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, his eyes seemed to sparkle as he recounted glancing up and seeing the Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament silhouetted against the equally majestic Tetons. “It is my first time in Jackson and I can’t imagine a better place to introduce Cullinan to the world,” he commented. He went on to state that orders from existing Rolls-Royce customers began to come in as soon as the SUV was announced, but before design sketches were even made public. “Our clients are very loyal and trust us completely.” He added that the goal of Cullinan is to broaden the customer base of the 114-year-old marque by evolving to meet the demands of adventurous, well-traveled and well-heeled patrons of true luxury.

While Rolls-Royce didn’t invent the SUV, with Cullinan they have certainly redefined and refined the sector. “We didn’t come to the party first,” said Carter. “We came when the time was right.” sl

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Gifts for Pampered Pets and their People

Compiled by Victoria Chase

Left to right, top to bottom: Whippet flower vase (from $35; fetchandfollow.com). Ceramic dachshund menorah from Jonathan Adler ($128; jonathanadler.com). CrownJuwel Gem-Water pet bowl by VitaJuwel ($78; gem-water.com). Chase and Wonder Flower Cat 10-inch bone china plate ($46; chaseandwonder.com). 96-ounce dog treat canister from Spode's Hunting Dogs collection ($110; spode.com). Belle Étoile Cheval bangle ($450; belleetoilejewelry.com). Maxine French Bulldog minaudière from Judith Leiber Couture ($5,695; judithleiber.com).

Lolita cat minaudière from Judith Leiber Couture ($5,495; judithleiber.com). LALIQUE's Golden Retriever Dog Sculpture in gold luster crystal ($575; lalique.com). Caviar Collection Beluga cat collar ($63.50; cheshireandwain.com). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Artel Crystal Dogs Collection Double Old Fashioned set ($1,086) and Bull Dog decanter ($724; artelshop.com). Libertine dog-print cropped jean jacket ($1,625; neimanmarcus.com). Cloud 7 waterproof foldable pet travel bed ($150-$180; fletcheroflondon.com). Howlpot Howly Dog Bed ($309; niecpaws.com.au). The Dog Room by Michael Ong ($429; madebypen.com). Posh pooch pink pet bed from The French Bedroom Company (frenchbedroomcompany. co.uk). DOOG Home dog bed & bowl collection ($89.95; doog.com). Graduate Collection Bulldog wallpaper ($145/roll; limelace.co.uk). Charley Chau Snuggle Bed in velour ($100; charleychau.com). Annabel James Camello leather and grey tweed dog collar and leash ($60/each; annabeljames.co.uk).

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LONDON BY NIGHT (AND DAY) The Milestone Hotel, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection’s flagship property in London, wows with high design and service that only a family-run business can deliver.

Written by Elise Hofer Shaw

The Milestone Hotel, located in the Royal Borough of Kensington, is comprised of three houses, the oldest of which dates back to the 1700s.

Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can’t-live-without-eachother love… It’s life’s most awesome promise and sweetest reward.

And just sometimes, when two people come together in love and creative pursuits, magic happens. Such is the love story of Stanley and Beatrice “Bea” Tollman—and, by all accounts, the story of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection.

You can’t tell the tale of one without the other. Stanley, a distinguished hotelier, met Bea at the Oyster Box Hotel on the coast of South Africa near Durban in the 1950s. Stanley was wearing a red carnation in his lapel; Bea was a vision who melted the room with her smile. Fast-forward 60-some years later—and six children and 10 grandchildren—and the pair have amassed a selection of 17 award-winning, family-owned boutique properties from Guernsey to Cape Town. Eleven are five-star properties, the rest four-star. They’re 46 slmag.net

named, of course, after the red carnation Stanley so proudly donned on that day when he first met his bride-to-be.

Today, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection (RCH) is the No. 2 Top Hotel Brand in the World according to Travel + Leisure, and a brand that has become synonymous with high design, exceptional locations, celebrated cuisine and above-and-beyond service. And with accolades like The Leading Hotels of the World Leading Legend and the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Cateys, the most prestigious awards in U.K. hospitality, under her belt, “Mrs. Tollman” (as she is lovingly referred to by the some 2,400 Red Carnation employees) has indeed herself become a legend in the hotel and restaurant world. And the secret to her lifelong success is no secret: “To create something truly extraordinary,” says RCH’s matriarch, “you have to do it with all your heart and soul.”

The Kensington Palace Residence is a duplex with the new living room area redecorated in mint green and rich pink, the only 3-bedroom Residence of the house.

The Milestone's new Signature Master Suite, The Venetian, is breathtaking, offering a one-bedroom suite with separate lounge, full bathroom, shower room and dressing room.

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The spectacular Art Deco bathroom of the Meghan Suite

The proverbial bloom in the company’s boutonniere is The Milestone Hotel in Kensington, London—the city the Tollmans call home. And yes, the entire staff sport red carnations on the lapels of their bespoke uniforms, starting with the jolly doormen who are quick to give directions, open the door, find you a ride or even walk your dog (all of the Red Carnation hotels are dog-friendly).

Heart and soul are also spot-on descriptors for the Milestone’s hallmark design approach. From the deluxe guest rooms and luxury suites to the recently renovated long-stay residences, no two rooms are alike. My room during my stay earlier this year, the Tudor Suite, can hardly be referred to as a room at all. A study in creamy whites and rich golds, all 667 square feet from its private den to the original, hand-carved stone fireplace, is appointed with a mix of Victorian antiques and more modern furnishings like silk, fleur-de-lis-printed wall coverings and a gilded, four-poster bed. Signature touches like oversize candy jars, fresh flowers and turndown presents (think a mini tome of Oscar Wilde quotes)

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evoke that “no request is too large and no detail too small” vibe that all of the RCH properties are known for.

Always curious about where I hang my hat, I asked for a history lesson from Andrew Pike, general manager of the Milestone. Dating as far back as 1689, the original dwelling that stood where the Milestone stands today was home to Foot Onslow, a Commissioner of Excise under King William III. His son, Arthur Onlsow (1691-1768), was Speaker of the House of Commons for 30 years. From ambassadors and barons to a countess and one braggadocios officer who claimed to be William Shakespeare’s grandson, the address of 1 Kensington Court has had quite the storied history—which the Tollmans planned to honor and uphold when they purchased the Milestone property in 1998. Thus, the hotel underwent a year-long restoration before opening in 1999 with Mrs. Tollman’s stamp of approval.

My visit was timed quite perfectly around the completion of an elegant refurbishment encompassing two of the Milestone’s largest suites (106 Grand Master Suite and The Meghan Suite)

The menu at Cheneston’s has some local favorites including Cured Loch Fyne salmon with horseradish and dill as well as some of Mrs. Tollman’s own family recipes.

The Carousel cocktail is just one of the magical creations that barman Angelo Lo Greco stirs up in The Stables Bar.

The Carousel cocktail is just one of the magical creations that barman Angelo Lo Greco stirs up in The Stables Bar served atop a toy carousel.

The Conservatory is the perfect place for a light lunch, evening cocktails or even Afternoon Tea service.

and six of its luxury residences. Housed in what was once a private Victorian mansion behind the hotel, the residences are ideal for large groups, families and long-stay guests, and all now boast handwoven carpets, exquisite fabrics, antique or custommade furnishings, handcrafted chandeliers, and rare artwork. My personal favorite was the Kensington Court Residence, a splitlevel apartment complete with a mezzanine bedroom upstairs and access to a private terrace overlooking the rooftops of Kensington.

(Full disclosure: While up there, I broke into song, belting out “Chim Chim Cheree” from Mary Poppins.)

“Our newly designed long-stay Residences are a home away from home for business travelers spending an extended time in London, or families seeking comfortable yet stylish accommodation for their visit to the city,” says Pike. “Offering guests their very own address in one of London’s most desirable neighborhoods [Kensington], the Residences combine the value, space and authenticity of renting a private home, with the service, facilities and security of a five-star hotel.”

That same formula extends to the Milestone’s food and beverage program, which is as decadent as its decor yet extremely approachable. At Cheneston’s restaurant, contemporary British cuisine is elevated under the artful direction of Executive Chef Rob Creaser. Dishes like his Suffolk rack of lamb with sweetbread croquette, baby gem lettuce and spring peas have a devoted following, and his use of seasonal ingredients sourced from around the British Isles keeps the menu fresh. But it was Bea’s chicken noodle soup and pot roast Dover sole that were a comforting surprise to me when spied on the menu. After I’d tasted both, it was no surprise to learn that Mrs. Tollman’s cookbook, A Life in Food, is in its fifth edition. Après dinner during the holidays, head to Stables Bar for a Carousel cocktail made with barrel-rested Patron tequila, Old J Tiki Fire Spiced Rum, coffee liqueur, orgeat syrup, lime juice and orange bitters served atop a tiny crystal carousel. Or warm your bones by the fire in the Park Lounge with a flight of whisky, including one pour that’s been barrel-aged for 60 days in Canadian maple syrup and vodka.

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The newly designed Park Suite (Junior Suite) is appropriately named given its direct views of Kensington Palace and Gardens.

Usually when I’m in London, I’m inflicted with a bit of a Goldilocks complex—either trying to cram too much into too little time, or doing little more than exploring my corner of the city like a local. On this trip, the latter was just right—but I did enlist some help. Only the top-level tour guides in the U.K. get to don a Blue Badge, and mine, Russell Nash (guiderussell. co.uk), pinned his to a three-piece khaki suit and a quick wit.

My private, 90-minute walking tour of Kensington under the guidance of Nash was both entertaining and informative. I now know where Mick Jagger baptized all of his children (St. Mary Abbots Church), how to distinguish a wealthy borough from London’s more “dodgy ends” (coal holes in the sidewalks and defunct gaslights), exactly where T.S. Eliot’s former flat is, and why the iron balconies in Kensington Court bulb out at the bottom (hoop skirts, natch). Needless to say, it was my kind of tour. On another day on my own, a brisk, 15-minute walk to Portobello Market for some antiquing, and then on to Notting Hill for a spot of Monmouth coffee and a slice of banana bread at Lowry & Baker, was blissfully low-key.

For those who are more culturally inclined than I, Royal Albert Hall is a short, eight-minute walk from the Milestone, and the aforementioned St. Mary Abbots Church is but a block away. And across the street from the hotel at Kensington Palace you can stroll the gardens where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement, then take in the Diana: Her Fashion Story exhibit (running through Feb. 17,

2019). During the holidays, definitely speak to the Milestone’s concierge team about planning some festive fun. A horse ride in Hyde Park? Caroling at Covent Garden? Ice-skating in the shadow of Somerset House? The Milestone’s V-class Mercedes can whisk your family wherever you’d like to go. (Don’t miss the Birmingham Royal Ballet performing The Nutcracker at Royal Albert Hall, Dec. 28-31.) And for a day trip to Windsor Castle, the site of Harry and Meghan’s nuptials in May, ask the hotel to organize a custom-curated Evan Evans tour complete with a chauffeured drive and private guide to unravel the history from the magnificent State Apartments to the beautiful St. George’s Chapel (evanevanstours.com).

Heading to Gatwick Airport in the Milestone’s chauffeured, midnight-blue Bentley—a lunchbox full of Mrs. Tollman’s chicken salad sandwiches rolled in chopped almonds placed neatly on my lap and a carry-on concealing a Powell Craft nightgown for my daughter and bits and bobs from Portobello Market for my husband at my feet—my heart was far from heavy about leaving. That’s the thing about a truly remarkable hotel stay: You know it won’t be long until you return. Next time, I’ll bring my own ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can’t-live-without’em loves along with me. sl The Milestone Hotel & Residences, 1 Kensington Court, London W8 5DL, +44 (0)20 7917 1000, milestonehotel.com and redcarnation.com. Norwegian has direct flights to Gatwick Airport from 12 major U.S. airports including Chicago, Los Angeles and New York (prices from $159.90 including taxes for Economy to $714.90 including taxes for Premium Flex). norwegian.com

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HOW CHARMING Gifting gets personal with statement charm jewelry Compiled by Bridget Williams

Left to right, top to bottom: 14k gold snake fangs on an 18" 14k gold chain ($1,200; laurenwolfjewelry.com). 18k yellow gold Rainbow charm with precious gems from Andrea Fohrman $3,600; andreafohrman.com). Adina Reyter 14k yellow gold Hamsa necklace with pavĂŠ diamonds ($485; adinareyter.com). 14k yellow gold and diamond tusk pendant necklace from Anne Sisteron ($2,200; annesisteron.com). Tara Hirschberg Kiss charm (tarahirshberg.com). Sylva & Cie ruby Woman charm ($4,400; musexmuse.com). Aron & Hirsch Hamar pendant with Gemfields rubies and shell ($1,515; musexmuse.com). Jiminy Cricket dangle charm with blue enamel from Pandora ($65; us.pandora.net).

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Left to right, top to bottom: Disco Dots 18k yellow gold and diamond ball charm necklace from Carelle ($3,300; carelle.com). Georg Jensen Offspring pendant in sterling silver and 18k rose gold ($235; georgjensen.com). Jacquie Aiche large bone feather charm with pavĂŠ diamonds ($2,315; jacquieaiche.com). Monica Rich Kosann 18k yellow gold Intuition octopus charm necklace ($7,565; monicarichkosann.com). Yasmine sterling silver openwork filigree charm by Korite Ammolite ($285; korite.com). 14k yellow gold and diamond hand charm by Michelle Fantaci ($1,825; musexmuse.com). Rare Gems of India Hand carved coral artifact mounted in 18k gold set with diamonds onyx and pearls ($12,500; raregemsofindia.com). Konstantino men's Minos Collection sterling silver and 18k gold lion pendant ($2,200; konstantino.com). Sanjay Kasliwal diamond elephant charm (price upon request; sanjaykasliwal.com).

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Left to right, top to bottom: Chopard's Happy Clown charm is attired in an 18k white gold costume entirely set with diamonds (price upon request; chopard.com). King Baby men's carved jet Wing pendant ($615; kingbabystudio.com). Jewelmer Mother & Child pendant with two South Sea pearls and diamonds (jewelmer.com). Marrow Under the Perfect MoonGibbous Moon pendant ($1650; marrowfine.com). Gumuchian B Collection 18k yellow gold charm bracelet ($24,000; gumuchian.com).

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Left to right, top to bottom: 18k rose gold and diamond RĂŞve charm from Nouvel Heritage ($4,330; nouvelheritage.com). Pyrrha Jewelry Power to Heal talisman in bronze ($222; pyrrha.com). Pamela Zamore teardrop star pendant with moonstone ($540; pamelazamore.com). Mikado Candy charm bracelet from Tamara Commoli ($5,510; tamaracomolli.com).

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Dawn greets an early-morning picking crew in the Napa Valley.

Photo by Jason Tinacci.

THE CORK BOARD Noteworthy news from the wine world Compiled by Chloe Geller 2018 Loire Harvest: An Early Harvest with Favorable Quality At the start of the 2018 harvest season, the Loire Valley Wines Council announced that the total volume of the 2018 vintage is expected to exceed last year's production. Ideal weather conditions have put a smile back on the faces of Loire winegrowers.

The 2018 harvest started two weeks earlier this year, similar to 2011 and 2017. The early maturity of the 2018 vintage, acquired in spring, was preserved thanks to this year's historically fine summer.

The amount of sunshine in July and August was indeed remarkable, with 600 to 625 hours of sunlight, which is as much as 30-percent higher than normal in some areas. Unlike 2017, the vines were spared from hail and frost. The rainy month of June, as everywhere else in France, led to mildew attacks. Overall, the disease was controlled by the know-how and vigilance of winegrowers, even if some farms suffered significant crop losses.

Winegrowers follow the grapes' evolution and taste them regularly to determine the optimal harvest date, according to wine profiles required for their different markets. Some Loire Valley winegrowers also employ high-tech tools, including Prévimat, a web interface developed by the Loire Valley Wines Board to predict the evolution of Cabernet Franc grape maturity up to 14 days.

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Valley the third largest French winemaking region. Producing 380 million bottles per year - be they red, rosé or white; still or sparkling; dry or semi-dry, supple or sweet - the Loire Valley is France's leading producer of white wines and ranks second for rosés. The region as a whole exports 68 million bottles every year to 157 markets.

Napa’s 2018 harvest builds balance at a steady pace According to the Napa Valley Grapegrowers, 2018 has been an exciting year so far. In February, rain was abundant, and when the skies cleared, endless days of sunshine followed. Then tiny buds emerged from the dormant vines, marking the beginning of the 2018 growing season. Looking across the valley floor in the early spring, it was a sea of bright, strong growth. In the spring, vines flowered uniformly, which paved the way for even cluster development.

"A very even bloom was followed by a rapid veraison this year, and to date, our ripening period has been void of extreme heat, which will allow for some extended hang time and great phenolic maturity in the fruit," said Paul Goldberg, director of operations at Bettinelli Vineyards and president of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers.

2018's first picks occurred mid-August, about a week or so later than 2017. These were primarily for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier for sparkling wine. Other white varieties, and those for still wines, began coming off the vines in late August.

Napa Valley Harvest.

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Harvest in Anjou-Saumur, one of the five wine-making areas of the Loire Valley in France.

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As growers enter October, activities will speed up, as the majority of red varieties ripen and begin to come in. Viticulturists closely monitor grape phenolics to ensure that harvest occurs at exactly the right time and once the pick date is set, vineyard crews spring into action. It's a well-choreographed operation that Napa Valley growers wait for the entire year – it's show time.

Napa Valley Vintners board member and Favia winemaker Andy Erickson, who works in multiple nested appellations throughout the Napa Valley, said that after a month of picking white varieties, reds like Cabernet Sauvignon are just starting to come in and that the recent cool weather has been extremely beneficial.

"The first reds that we're seeing, the color, the aromatics, the acidity, it's all there," said Erickson, who added he is delighted about the potential for even further development of fruit still on the vine. "Now that it's officially fall, that's when you get some really interesting late-season flavors." Erickson and several other NVV members have also reported strong yields.

Overall, a very balanced growing season has vintners extremely optimistic about the 2018 harvest.

A new vision for Mouton Cadet Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, Chairman and CEO of Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA recently announced that Mouton Cadet is reimagining the way it selects parcels for grape production, the taste

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of the iconic Bordeaux, and also the look and packaging of the famed bottles. He visited New York, Miami, and Las Vegas to herald the relaunch the new Mouton Cadet portfolio in the United States, more than sixty years after it was first introduced to American wine lovers.

The company aims to make the richness of the prestigious Bordeaux terroir accessible to a wider audience, offering both authenticity and quality with the Rothschild name as the hallmark of French savoir-faire.

“The process of reimagining the Mouton Cadet portfolio encapsulated years long efforts that will now result in a new chapter for the brand,” said Philippe Sereys de Rothschild. “While consumers know the dedication of our winemaking family to excellence, the recently renovated Mouton Cadet portfolio will provide the opportunity to experience our family’s heritage in an accessible way, while taking a new terroir-driven approach for the grape selection that we are convinced Americans will rediscover and love.”

Reinvigoration initiatives, coupled with Philippe Sereys de Rothschild’s vision for the next chapter of Mouton Cadet, which was created in 1930 by his grandfather, have helped to refine the wine’s signature style, making it even more smooth and round while remaining true to its origins, as elegant and refined as ever.

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AUDI ELECTRIFIED Unveiled in combination with a comprehensive range of available charging solutions for home and away, the spacious five-seater Audi e-tron offers fully electric driving without compromise.

Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Audi A bold step in Audi’s commitment to achieving approximately 30 percent of US sales from electric vehicles by 2025, the German automaker formally introduced its first fully electric production model—the e-tron—in San Francisco this past September. The e-tron will be the first of three battery-electric vehicles the company plans to debut by 2020 A new concept with a familiar face, the e-tron is unmistakably Audi in its appearance, which will likely help in wooing on-thefence electric buyers. Measuring 193-inches long and a touch over 76-inches wide, the five-passenger, performance-oriented SUV is only slightly smaller than Audi’s latest Q8 flagship SUV. The all-wheel drive e-tron is powered by two electric motors capable of accelerating the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and on to a respectable top speed of 124 mph. The rear motor handles most of the driving, but Audi reports that the front axle 58 slmag.net

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Seven driving modes are available via the Drive Select system.

Depending on road speed and driving style, the suspension adjusts the body’s ride height by up to 3 inches.

An innovative recuperation system encompassing both motors boosts efficiency when coasting and breaking; Audi engineers estimate that this system is responsible for as much as 30 percent of the e-tron’s range. The driver has the ability to select the degree of energy recovery in three stages by means of paddles on the steering wheel. US range estimates weren’t available at press time, although Audi’s European testing reported a range of approximately 249 miles.

The e-tron is engineered for both AC and DC charging. In an industry first to-date, the e-tron has announced a DC fast charging

capability of up to 150 kW available at select high-speed public charging stations capable of delivering up to an 80 percent charge in just 30 minutes. Audi and Electrify America have pledged to have 500 of these fast-charging facilities either under construction or completed in 40 states by July 2019. E-tron customers will receive 1,000 kWh of free charging at the Electrify America sites over four years of ownership. For residential charging, a standard 9.6 kW AC capsule charger is provided, and can deliver a full charge overnight utilizing a standard 120-volt household outlet.

A partnership with Amazon Home Services will allow Audi e-tron buyers to set up a fully-digital experience for in-home electric vehicle charging installations. Using the myAudi app, customers can plan, control and monitor the charging and preheating/cooling of their electric SUV. The app also displays charging and driving data. Amazon’s Alexa has been fully

integrated into the MMI system, and allows the driver/passengers to access many of the same features and services in their e-tron as they can in their home or through other Alexa-enabled devices.

Outfitted with all the comfort and high-tech accoutrements befitting an Audi, the driver-oriented cabin boasts a central Audi virtual cockpit with a slim, visually free-standing display, two MMI touch response displays, a standard Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System, and a phone box for inductive smartphone charging. Customers are able to choose from a host of comfort, driving and technology amenity packages for a fully customized driving experience.

Base price for the Premium Plus trim level e-tron is $75,795.

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Clockwise from top left: Diva Finissima Minute Repeater from Bulgari is the thinnest minute repeater for women. The 18k rose gold 37mm case is accentuated by brilliantcut diamonds. The watch face is crafted from Urushi lacquer ($220,000; bulgari.com).

Baume et Mercier Petite Promesse ladies watch with wrap-around steel bracelet and mother-of-pearl dial set with diamonds ($2,850; baume-et-mercier.com). Released as part of their 280th anniversary celebration, the Grande Seconde Skelet-One from Jaquet Droz is the first time the company has presented a sapphire dial integrated within a skeleton composition. 18k red gold case and self-winding mechanical movement with a power reserve of 68 hours ($33,600; jaquet-droz.com). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Voutilainen's 217QRS features a in-house designed movement with a 65-hour power reserve. The retrograde date mechanism is entirely integrated in main plate; to set the date one just presses the crown down ($129,000; voutilainen.ch). Double Balancier Sapphire from Greubel Forsey boasts a case entirely crafted from sapphire crystal. The hand-wound movement incorporates 284 components. Limited-edition of 11 pieces ($695,000; greubelforsey.com). Holding four patents for its remarkable construction, the mechanical movement of Bovet's RĂŠcital 22 Grand RĂŠcital is comprised of nearly 50 hand-polished components. The striking hand-painted globe rotates on its own axis and shows the hours in 24-hour format. Offered in 18k rose gold or platinum, only 60 pieces will be produced ($469,800; bovet.com). RGM reissued its popular William Penn model 18 years after its original release. The tonneau-shaped movement is available in stainless steel (shown) or 18k rose gold rectangular case (from $7,900; rgmwatches.com).

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Clockwise from top left: An icon since it was released in 1950, the Polaris Memovox has been the source of a long line of Jaeger-LeCoultre mechanical watches equipped with an alarm. A 1968 model inspired the latest release, which is being issued in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces ($12,600; jaeger-lecoultre.com). TAGHeuer Carbon Aquaracer with a 41mm black PVD-covered titanium case that houses the carbon bezel. Waterproof to 300m ($3,000; tagheuer.com). The Petoskey Runwell 41mm from Shinola is a special-edition piece with a dial crafted from a polished Petoskey Stone ($650; shinola.com). The Manero Flyback from Carl F. Bucherer is inspired by company models from the 1960s and 70s and features a kudu-leather strap with a suede finish.

The automatic movement boasts a power reserve of 42 hours and features a flyback function that allows for the recording of consecutive times in quick succession. ($6,900; carl-f-bucherer.com).

Bell & Ross BR-X1 Military features a case made of high-resistance titanium and is available in a limited edition of 250 pieces ($23,000; bellross.com). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: The Audry women's watch from Gomelsky with a malachite dial, alligator strap and case with 90 full-cut diamonds ($2,000; gomelskywatches.com). Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18k Everose gold, and accentuated with gemstones, including 36 baguette-cut sapphires in rainbow hues on the bezel (price upon request; rolex.com). The dial of the DB Starry Varius from De Bethune can be customized to show the nighttime sky as seen from a specific geographical location on a given date (from $66,000; debethune.ch).

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Best Hat finalists at the Boodles Ladies Day Photo by Stephanie O'Callaghan and Nicole Hains

Dendrobium D-1 electric hypercar

Best of Show: 1933 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster Photo by Stephanie O'Callaghan and Nicole Hains

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SALON PRIVÉ Blenheim Palace opens its gates to the world’s finest motor vehicles.

Written by Andre James Salon Privé reaffirmed its position as Britain’s most exclusive automotive garden party following three-days of events held this past August on the cricket pitch and lawns at Blenheim Palace, the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only nonroyal country house in England to hold the title of palace.

First day Salon Privé guests were able to revel in the event’s unique, relaxed atmosphere and stunning Palace backdrop, while admiring many of the finest motorcars and bikes in the world. More than 50 cars, 17 of them international entries, and 20 motorcycles, were graded during the day as part of the Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance by an expert panel of 17 judges, chaired by five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell. The Best of Show Trophy was awarded to a 1933 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster, with a 1937 Delage D8-120 and a 1971 Lamborghini Miura S rounding out the top three.

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A champagne and lobster luncheon awaited patrons in attendance at the popular Boodles Ladies’ Day. Fourteen of the most fashionable guests were chosen to vie for the Best Hat award, presented by Jane Taylor, Creative Director and Founder of Jane Taylor London. The finalists were given the opportunity to be passengers in Concours’ entrants cars as part of the Final Parade at Salon Privé.

Rounding out the event was the Concours Masters, a more relaxed version of a traditionally-judged Concours. The 2018 rendition paid tribute to Porsche’s 70th anniversary year. The overall Owner’s Choice Award was presented to a 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup, just one of just 150 examples built.

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Give the Gift of Well-Being At PALM Health, we use a personalized approach to assess and understand the whole picture of you. Then we give you all the tools you need to lead your healthiest life. Our team of doctors and dedicated specialists are all under one roof, using the latest advancements in integrative and functional medicine to create a care plan for your health. It’s why PALM stands for what we stand for: Personalized Advanced Lifestyle Medicine.

This holiday season, give your loved ones a gift to enjoy all year long: a membership to PALM Health. Schedule a free tour of our state-of-the-art facility by calling 314-801-8898 option 2.

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Ober’s work can be seen at OA Gallery in Kirkwood. “Tanner” is a pastel portrait on a sanded paper surface. “It’s mounted on a board so it has a nice rigid backing. Pastels are a combination of different brands from all over the world of all the highest quality. It’s almost pure pigment which is what is so great about pastel.”

SOPHISTICAT D P TS Written by Carrie Edelstein / Photography by Christina Cerrana It’s that time of year when holiday photo cards start arriving in the mail and social media feeds are filled with fall and winter photo sessions. Well-lit studios with seasonal props are popular backdrops, and so are the best family beach shots from an exotic destination visited earlier in the year. But for many, a traditional photo session to celebrate the milestone of another year passing is perhaps what spreads holiday cheer and warm wishes best. And what’s more precious than an adorable photo shoot with your favorite pet? Leave it to Tanner and Rory, our “repawters,” to answer that question. They found a portrait artist who studies your pet in an introductory meeting and then examines several pictures you feel represent Fido’s look best. She then takes the idea of a seasonal shoot up about a thousand notches by painting an image so realistic it could go in the National Portrait Gallery.

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to pose without drooling all over Lisa Ober, the portrait artist who made him feel like the most handsome guy in town.

Speaking of drooling, Ozzie Osbourne went wild for the “father/(canine) son” portrait his human son, Jack, surprised him with when he commissioned Ober recently. Ober said the Osbournes came to St. Louis to receive the painting at the now closed AKC Museum of the Dog in Ballwin. It all started when a television producer called Ober after likely finding her from a google search, and asked for a pet portrait for “someone famous.”

Ober eventually learned who it was for, and sure enough when A&E’s “Ozzy and Jack’s World Detour” stopped in St. Louis, she was invited to meet the Osbourne family and be a part of the filming to present Ozzy with a portrait of himself with his dog, Rocky. She had worked from pictures she was sent.

“Ozzy was very kind and went on for about 10 minutes how much he loved it. He called his wife Sharon on speaker after he

After realizing Osborne was going to leave the large oil painting Ober created with the museum collection, she surprised him with this: a smaller portrait of Osborne’s canine son, “Rocky.”

sent her a text and they were all so happy. I think what surprised me about him was he has a TV persona and when you meet him and his family in person you find they are the most gracious, friendly, charming, kind... just great people.”

And that’s what many would say about Ober as well. The co-owner of Cioci’s Picture Mart in Kirkwood, Heath Aldrich, says, “I think she’s the premier portrait artist in St. Louis and easily the most photo realistic artist I’ve ever met. And it transfers from pets to children to CEOs. She somehow captures the light that reflects their realism. She is one of the best period.”

When Ober isn’t busy being commissioned by celebrities, she’s teaching all over the country and accepting commission work from word of mouth referrals. Her portraits take about 8-10 weeks to complete for pastel portraits and a little longer for oils because of drying times. Ober says, “My technique is to use a process of layering. It starts with a sketch and then

you move throughout the painting by layering pastels on top of other pastels. It’s a variety of strokes of colors throughout the painting.”

Ober studied graphic design and illustration at Washington University in St. Louis. She started doing portraits for extra money, mostly working with family, friends and neighbors.

Ober says, “I started by going to dog shows and setting up a booth, introducing myself and showing what I do and taking orders and I soon figured out oh my gosh these people love their animals, they’re just like family, just like I feel. It sort of snowballed on me and I began taking orders locally. I would go take photos of dogs, cats, horses, ferrets… Last year I did a guinea pig portrait and then while I was doing that I kind of transitioned into creating people portraits as well.” sl *In loving memory of Lisa’s mixed rescue, 13-year-old Minnie, who passed away while we were researching this story. She is survived by her sibling, Tribble, a goldendoodle resembling an alien.

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DAZZLING WORLD OF DIAMONDS Written By Carrie Edelstein Photography Provided By Simons Jewelers, Rahaminov Diamonds and Phillips House It’s a gift, a purchase and an investment that comes with the highest satisfaction rate. Diamonds are truly a forever purchase, and one of the most popular items when it comes to holiday shopping. The stones are classic, elegant and timeless, and often passed down from generation to generation.

Simon Katz, owner of Simons Jewelers in Clayton, has been in business for more than four decades. “What’s most important to us is our reputation. We strive to carry fine quality at good value. I’m at a point now where I’m enjoying being able to sell an engagement ring to the grandchildren of couples who purchased their engagement rings years ago. And that’s one of the most satisfying parts of the business.”

Speaking of shopping, Simon himself hand picks each diamond he carries in the shop, and custom makes pieces as well as displays many of his own designs. He buys from manufacturers all over the world and carries designs from Italy like those of Roberto Coin and Marco Bicego along with smaller ones who make his collection more unusual. He’s even brought a bit of Hollywood to St. Louis with the addition of pieces from Rahaminov.

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“They are one of the red carpet designers you’ll see if you watch the Oscars or the Emmy Awards. A lot of the stars are wearing their jewelry. It’s jewelry that’s designed by women for women made up of a mother daughter team. It’s beautiful, contemporary, classic, fine quality jewelry,” Simon says.

If purchasing a piece of moviestar-worthy glamour sounds a little too luxurious for a cocktail piece, Phillips House offers a collection of daytime items in addition to the more extravagant ones for evening wear. Simon says, “You could buy something for someone for a confirmation or graduation and by the same token get something for a 25th anniversary.”

For those shopping for engagement rings, anniversary upgrades or just a nice diamond to add to a personal collection, cushion cut and oval cut diamonds are very popular shapes of stones right now and have been for the past few years. For a bit of the history of these trends, Simon refers to his career in shopping for diamonds, also adding that cushions were once an old mine cut in the early 1900s, and the diamond crystals allowed for a more rectangular shape. The methods for cutting were not as sophisticated as they are today, so many cushions available now have even more luster.

“Early on up until basically the 60s rounds and emeralds were the most popular shapes and then in the 60s and 70s and into the 80s your pear shapes and marquise became very popular. I would call those trends. And then from the 80s through the early 2000s, square shapes, princess and radiant. Emerald cuts are always there as an option and rounds are always the king shape.”

For stud earrings, Simon still recommends rounds. “If you have a shape that’s other than round on the ear, the stones will shift, putting your hands on your hair maybe and so the two stones won’t have the same symmetry they’ll be in different directions.”

Here’s Simon’s quick guide to purchasing diamonds for this holiday season. You’ll find it’s advice that can be used 365 days a year.

What’s in style: Stud earrings, bracelets, tennis bracelets and pendants are always in style. Layering pieces like bracelets, necklaces and rings in different colors of gold and not always matching is very popular now.

How to get what your recipient wants: Simon keeps wish lists on file. Many shoppers might think they’re just browsing, but the sales team takes note of what someone might have expressed interest in at some point during the year.

What to look for when shopping for diamonds: “The first thing I look for is the quality of the cut of the diamond regardless of the shape because that’s really where the brilliance comes from. The consumers a very aware of the 4 Cs [color, clarity, cut and carat] but those are letters. You assume that the stone is prettier because it’s higher on the scale. That’s not necessarily the truth. You could have a stone that would be flawless D color, the best color, yet if it were poorly cut, it won’t have any brilliance. It won’t refract and reflect the light properly whereas if you have a stone that can have interior imperfections yet not visible to the naked eye in a beautifully proportioned stone that’s going to have the most brilliance and react to light in the best way.”

Caring for diamonds: “Diamonds are not quite indestructible.

They’re very durable but they can chip. A diamond is not to be worn when you’re working out. Caring for it means having it checked and bringing it in for a cleaning. Natural body oils, hair sprays and perfumes can put a hazy coating on a stone, but regular cleaning ensures that your diamond always maintains its natural beauty.” sl Simons Jewelers, 8141 Maryland Ave. 314.725.8888, simonsjewelers.com

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ENDANGERED WOLF CENTER’S POLO BENEFIT More than $100,000 was raised at the Endangered Wolf Center Polo Benefit at the McGehee Polo Field in Chesterfield. Money raised funds the preservation and protection of critically endangered wolves like the Mexican and red wolf. “It also raises awareness about the importance of preserving predators on the landscape for a healthy ecosystem,” says executive director Virginia Busch.

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DINE AND DRAFT Celebrities were lined up and auctioned off at prices ranging from $3,000 up to $80,000 to benefit Care to Learn. Jon Hamm’s high bidder chose Tavern for their charity meal. Ozzie Smith’s group headed to Scape. More than $230,000 was raised to help the organization which provides basic health needs, food and hygiene items to students living in poverty.

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Working the Holidays into Your Child Custody Arrangement The holidays can be difficult for families going through child custody disputes and for parents with joint custody. No one wants to be away from his or her children during the holidays.

Most divorced parents also do not want to continue celebrating traditions together after the split. Consequently, many parents wonder how to best handle holiday schedules.

If you are currently coming up with a child custody arrangement, it’s wise to discuss holiday schedules. Making these decisions during child custody planning can prevent future misunderstandings. It’s difficult for many parents to let go of spending times like Thanksgiving and Christmas with their children.

Addressing these issues early can help families form post-divorce traditions.

Families that celebrate Christmas might decide that one parent should spend Christmas Eve with the children, while the other parent has the kids on Christmas Day. Or perhaps this rotates each year.

When making decisions, parents should consider traditions their children favor. If the children spent the first day of Hanukkah with their father, perhaps this should continue. Baking cookies with mom on Christmas Eve might continue, too. It can be important to give kids a voice and maintain traditions when reasonable.

Nonetheless, parents should not be scared to start new holiday traditions after divorce. For example, if your ex has the kids for Thanksgiving, why not start a new tradition of “Second Thanksgiving?” Hold it one week later, invite extended family and make it a game night, for example. This can be a new fun event to look forward to each year.

All families are unique and parents should talk to their family law attorneys about including holiday schedules in their child custody planning. Including them in a child custody order can help minimize stress and conflict throughout future holidays.

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Friends and guests gathered to see the fabulous Blue Angels and many other performers up in the sky!

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On April 10, 2018 St. Louis lost one of its greatest community heroes, Lynne Isaacs Palan, after a 5 ½ year battle with metastatic breast cancer. During her battle, she raised awareness about the hereditary risks of breast cancer and encouraged genetic testing for at-risk women.

Ironically, during her battle, her father, John A. Isaacs III, discovered that he was the carrier of the cancer gene and he too developed breast cancer after Lynne.The community recently came together to celebrate Lynne’s life and educating the community about the hereditary risks of breast cancer at a public event called “Lynnie’s Light for Life.” At the event, 400 wish lanterns were lighted on a field.

Each lantern was donated by someone in the community in honor of a loved one battling cancer. As the sun set over the wish lanterns, a drone captured the glow of more than 400 wish lanterns which spelled out “Lynnie’s Light” and projected the image for all guests to see. The event has already raised more than $70,000 for Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project and Sharsheret Supports St. Louis, a collaborative project of Nishmah and the national, not-for-profit Sharsheret organization.

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Can’t Live Withouts: Jon Hamm Written by Carrie Edelstein / Photography by Diane Anderson Many might say a dinner date with Jon Hamm is something they can’t live without. We’ve seen it happen a few times this year where his name gets put up on an auction board for a local charity and sure enough, dinner is served with the movie and TV star. Most recently, an evening with Hamm went for $80,000 at the Dine and Draft event for Care to Learn, an organization that provides basic human needs and essentials to students struggling to overcome poverty. Co-founder Donn Sorenson says, “One in five kids is at poverty level and the only way out is education and if you can’t have an education because of poverty it’s just horrible.”

Hamm was a student at John Burroughs School when he was growing up in St. Louis. He says, “We were very lucky at Burroughs because none of those things were a problem. We had all of those things in spades.” But what many might not have realized was it was because of others that Hamm had that experience. “I was a scholarship kid and I got to try all kinds of things… you don’t get there by yourself. It takes concerned and caring individuals.”

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possibility of playing Batman on the horizon. So for someone who has been down a bumpy road to the brighter side of life, we asked him for just a few things he couldn’t imagine living without. And it comes as no surprise that he would want to help Care to Learn in any way possibly: • Health • Hygiene • Dignity • Access • Community “It’s nice when a community can come together and help.

Nobody does any of this stuff by themselves. I was a perfect example of that at Burroughs.”

Hamm adds, “I went back recently to Burroughs. It’s funny you think when you’re a senior you think you run the world.

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