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from the editor's desk Reading about the evolution of the litle black dress in today’s Style Sense column puts to rest a few unresolved issues from childhood. Like why my mother never allowed me to wear black—apparently until the turn of the 20th century, it was reserved only for funerals. But then, she never wanted me to wear white either, claiming white dresses looked like wedding gowns. (I still have fond memories of the dotted swiss prom dress I bought without her approval, in white.)

But back to basic black. It’s pretty amazing that some traditions hang on as long as they do. Up until the past 20 years or so, black was not considered appropriate for the bridal party, including the moms, even though the color had been adapted into women’s formal wear nearly a century earlier. In fact, black went from verboten in the 1800s to the chic color of choice sometime in the early 1900s. Now you even can find it—and its close cousin, gray—used liberally in clothing for tots and toddlers. Just check the shelves at Baby Gap! The LBD exhibit at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, From Mourning to Night, is fascinating, as it chronicles the changing roles of women in American society through how they dressed—or more accurately, how they were allowed to dress. I can’t imagine the average woman freely opting to wear the corsets and heavy layering of the gown featured for 1895.

By 1918 (not coincidentally, after years of female contributions to the workforce while the men were away fighting WWI), the LBD became ‘liberated,’ with a much looser fit and softer fabrics.

Even though it is said of fashion that if you wait a few decades, it will come back around, I don’t think women will ever return to corsetted clothing. Unless of course, like Madonna and Lady Gaga, they have their own reasons for doing it.

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by stephanie zeilenga FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts 1 in 68, getting proper treatment can make a world of difference. Dr. Stephen Kanne, executive director of the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri, recalls an email from a mother whose son had received services at the center. “He had just graduated high school, and for that she was extremely grateful,” Kanne says. “We diagnosed properly and gave that child the right tools to succeed.”

Kanne has endless examples like this, of children whose lives have been changed because of the Thompson Center. Founded in 2005, it is dedicated to improving the lives of families impacted by autism and related disabilities and is the largest center of its kind in Missouri. Its three-pronged mission of clinical intervention and autism care, education and research makes it unique, Kanne says. “The clinical piece is essential to helping kids, but we’re also one of the few centers with training and research missions. We train organizations in Missouri and around the world on how to work with kids with autism.”

There currently is no cure for autism, and researchers have yet to unravel the mystery of its causes. But more is learned every year, Kanne says, adding that the center recently was selected for participation in a major national genetic research project. “Translating new knowledge into better care is our priority,” he notes. “When research started decades ago, we had this naïve thought that we had to identify just a few genes that contribute to autism. The current count is between 600 and 1,000.”

Although the cause remains elusive, effective treatment does exist. One option provided by the Thompson Center is applied behavioral analysis (ABA). “Of all the treatments available, ABA has the most scientific evidence supporting it,” Kanne notes. After analyzing why a child exhibits certain behaviors and what motivates them, Thompson’s providers create an environment that reinforces desired behaviors. “The treatment is fun and positive, and it changes the child’s actions,” Kanne says.

“ABA has taught kids proper social skills and has even gotten them talking for the first time.”

In September 2015, the Thompson Center opened a pediatric neuropsychology clinic, where young adults and children with autism and other neurological conditions can receive a detailed assessment of their learning skills. This helps the center formulate individualized learning strategies and decide on the best course of treatment for social, communication and behavioral issues, Kanne says.

Early diagnosis and treatment is essential to helping individuals with autism succeed, but the level of care provided by the center is costly. To help with that, the Thompson Foundation, the center’s fundraising arm, hosts the 10th annual It’s in the Cards benefit auction May 5 at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter and his wife Mackenzie are cochairs. “We could not do the work we do at the Thompson Center if not for the foundation and people supporting it,” Kanne says. “In almost every case of providers seeing patients, whether it’s our physicians, psychologists, speech language pathologists or occupational therapists, the amount we’re paid doesn’t cover the cost. The foundation keeps our doors open.”

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Kudos to COCA! The Center of Creative Arts, one of the largest multidisciplinary community arts schools in the nation, has received national accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools. This makes the busy dance/theater/art hub the only accredited school in Missouri for non-degree instruction in the arts, and one of only 17 nationally. Wow! That distinction puts it on the map with such luminaries as Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan, Music Institute of Chicago and the Old Town School of Folk Music. Kumbaya.

Arbor Day just don’t get no respect.

Many calendars don’t even feature the observation. But painters age 4 and up are invited to the Maplewood Public Library, 7550 Lohmeyer Ave., to create a mural in honor of Arbor Day from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Come one, come all, and come dressed for painting. That last point is key. (I own a few pairs of dress pants with specks of a different color on them because I thought I’d paint just a few strokes of a project before I changed clothes. Criminy.) Arbor Day, which may or may not have been a precursor to Earth Day, is April 29 this year. So get ready to do some tree planting, people.

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Great news about fair Chesterfield, which ranked in the top 1 percent of cities with the ‘Best Money Management Skills’ in a recent study from WalletHub. Analysts compared cities based on eight key metrics, from credit score to average number of late payments. Chesterfield ranked No. 25 out of the 2,570 cities rated in the U.S. And that isn’t all ... the West County suburb also ranked fifth in a ‘Smartest City in Missouri’ list compiled by Zippia, which analyzed the percentage of adults over the age of 25 with at least a high school degree.

With more than 47,000 residents, only 2.3 percent of the Chesterfield population lacks a higher ed degree.

It’s not just about dogs and cats.

If they marched onto Noah’s ark in pairs, the Humane Society of Missouri may have had a hand in their rehabilitation at one time or another. Pigs? Check.

Llamas? You betcha. Elephants and giraffes, lions, tigers and bears? Well, not usually. But out in Union, Missouri, at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, abused horses and other farm animals that have had a rough go of it have a better life ahead of them thanks to good veterinary care and proper diet. Some would have starved to death had not the Humane Society stepped in.

One of the residents is named Dolly Llama. We love that. For these animals have encountered a kinder, gentler way of life at the ranch. And you’re invited to visit during the ranch’s three ‘Wagon Days’ this spring/summer. Filled with free, fun activities for people of all ages, the events include wagon rides (natch) and tours of the 165-acre property, which rehabilitates hundreds of abused and neglected horses, cows, goats, pigs, ducks and other farm MARYLAND HEIGHTS critters. The first ranch foray is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, March 26. Next up: Saturday, May 14, same times. Third and last opportunity: June are KHS alums, and they’ve been playing in the band 18. (Now, just where in them thar wooded hills is for all four decades! Back in the 1970s, Tom and Judy this place? Just GPS: 480 Joseph Road, Union, MO recognized that many parents of Kirkwood High band 63084.) Important: Leave the doggies at home. Even students were themselves accomplished musicians, though this is a family event, Fido might spook the and since then have helped call the tune for the group other animals. that actively fundraises for instrumental programs via two organizations: Kirkwood Band Boosters and The AIM Community Band has been Kirkwood Orchestra Parents Association. The band tooting its horns for 40 years now, and is now under the direction of Jim Wehrman, who celebrated its longevity with a concert played French horn with the St. Louis Symphony March 6 to mark the anniversary. Orchestra for nearly 30 years. Although the AIM Founding members Tom and Judy parent group has reorganized, the band of committed Roberts were at the show, and Tom brought the parents continues to play concerts regionally and house down when he presented a check in Judy’s takes on practically all comers adept at an instrument name for $50,000 to the Kirkwood School District and interested in supporting the district’s up-andFoundation earmarked for instrumental music coming players. Superintendent Tom Williams, after programs. Fitting, since the band’s name, AIM, is an astonished Judy Roberts read aloud the note her an acronym for Association for Instrumental Music, husband included with the check, said he would and has been a way for parents of musical students to recommend that an area of the band room be named give back to their school community. Some members Roberts Rehearsal Hall. Well, strike up the band!

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Homers For Health and K’s For Kids. This is the fifth year that Redbirds slugger Matt Holliday and teammates, including hurler Adam Wainwright, have put their celebrity and muscle behind the program benefiting pediatric patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Since its inception, the program has netted $2.7 million for the children’s hospital from the faithful in Cardinals Nation, many of whom don’t even live in St. Louis. Last year alone, the program raised $1 million through fans pledging a certain donation amount per home run hit or strikeout thrown by a Cardinals player.

The St. Louis theater community gets a chance to sparkle on the silver screen, thanks to Hollywood veteran Wyatt Weed, Pirate Pictures and St. Louis’ Archlight Studios. A red-carpet event with cast and crew will kick off Four Color Eulogy’s one-week run at Wehrenberg Ronnies 20 Cine on April 8. (It’s sort of not in Sunset Hills.

Ronnie’s is really in adjacent Concord Village.)

Tickets are available online or at the Ronnies 20 box office. This dramatic comedy features a cast of familiar faces representing more than 30 metro area production companies. Local actors Jason Contini and his father John developed the concept together, and both star in the film, which centers on a comic book artist (Jason) who returns home to south St. Louis when his mother becomes ill. John plays a bartender and mentor to Jason’s character. Jason and John wrote the film in large part via Skype. Jason says the movie has become a giant ‘family’ experience in every respect, with friends and family on both sides of the camera, including Nicholas J. Hearne, ‘a surrogate brother,’ and ‘older brother’ Weed (director, co-writer and cinematographer). Four Color Eulogy is Weed’s second St. Louis-based feature film project with his producing partner, Gayle Gallagher, and the second collaboration between Weed and Jason Contini.

Listen up: The soundtrack features songs from local bands and musicians, including Clockwork, Taylor Pietz and Abby Stahlschmidt. Local businesses and institutions also ‘star’: Keep your eyes peeled for Uncle Bill’s Pancake House on South Kingshighway Boulevard, Melrose Club on The Hill, Newcastle Comics in Maryland Heights, and Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church. You might want to consider getting tickets early, folks. A sold-out 2014 film fest preview even included scalpers out front.

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BACK [ATALK NEW KIND OF ADVICE COLUMN by raschelle burton & patty hannum Q| I HAVE A FRIEND WHO CONSTANTLY ASKS ME FOR ADVICE ABOUT EVERYTHING. I AM HAPPY TO GIVE IT, BUT SHE NEVER TAKES IT. WHAT GIVES?

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PATTY | Hmmm. This is a conundrum for me. People should not be asking you for advice, they should be asking Raschelle and me ... but maybe what your friend wants is not advice but rather just someone to listen to her. You would never turn down a friend who asks for your opinion, but I bet we have all wanted to back away slowly from a friend who gets ready to launch into her latest litany of problems. So, let me suggest that instead of giving advice, you just listen, nod knowingly and mumble at the right times.

RASCHELLE | These people are called askholes for a reason. They tend to be self-absorbed and needy, and asking for your advice gives them the cover to indulge themselves. I say run, don’t walk, unless of course you are training to become a therapist, life coach or standup comedian. Then by all means listen and nod knowingly as Patty suggests—then use the material to advance your career.

Q| I BLUSH EASILY. MOST PEOPLE ARE KIND ENOUGH NOT TO DRAW ATTENTION TO IT, BUT OCCASIONALLY SOMEONE WILL MENTION MY RED FACE, WHICH ONLY MAKES ME BLUSH MORE. HOW CAN I HANDLE THIS GRACEFULLY? —RED IN THE FACE

PATTY | I feel for you because up until my 40s, I was a blusher, and then, well, I guess I stopped having

anything to blush about. First, I applaud you for wanting to handle the clods who are embarrassing you gracefully. When anyone pointed out how red my face was becoming, I wanted to punch them. But since we had a strict ‘no hitting’ rule at work, I wasn’t allowed. I think, “Oh, how nice of you to notice,” said as sarcastically as possible will get your point across.

RASCHELLE | You’ve got this all wrong. Just think of the money the rest of us spend on blush to add color to our faces … and you get it all for free! Blushing is a uniquely human experience, and I just read that it is a sign of trustworthiness. If I were you, I would embrace it and not fight it—what you resist will persist. Got it? Now, wanna play some poker?

Q| MY FAMILY HAS A PLACE IN MICHIGAN AND AROUND THIS TIME OF YEAR, MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY START HINTING FOR AN INVITATION TO JOIN US OVER THE SUMMER. IT DRIVES ME CRAZY. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

—NOT WELCOME MATT

PATTY | Just one: sell your place. Seriously, if you can’t handle a few hints about wanting to be invited, you shouldn’t have a vacation home. My husband and I are fortunate enough to have a second home, and right after buying it, we agreed on who we were and were not going to let use it. That makes it very easy to ignore hints. And for those who just outright ask, I tell them we don’t rent the place out. That’s right, I imply that we would charge them if we were going to let them use the house. That’s usually the end of the story.

RASCHELLE | Tuck your crazy in. You are fortunate to have a vacation home, and you are driven crazy by friends and family hoping to join you for some fun there? Have you never read that children’s book—the one about the lonely, angry creature with a heart three sizes too small? It sounds like you have a good life—take time to remember that and be grateful, or risk turning into a hairy, oddly-coiffed monster who steals other peoples’ joy.

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PATTY HANNUM LEARNED A NEW WORD TODAY, ASKHOLE, AND WILL BE USING IT IN 2016, ALONG WITH HER OTHER FAVORITES: HANGRY, SLANGRY AND RESTING BITCH FACE (RBF), TO THE ANNOYANCE OF EVERYONE. RASCHELLE BURTON IS TALKING ABOUT THE GRINCH, AND ANY RESEMBLANCE TO A CERTAIN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL. MARCH 23, 2016 | townandstyle.com

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I AM A WORRIER. Not your typical worrier like, ‘Oh,

I hope I didn’t leave the iron on.’ More like, ‘I know I left the iron on, and I am sure I didn’t pay my homeowner’s insurance. Who will take us in when the house burns down?’ I often tell my kids not to worry since I am already doing it. I worry most about my health, and with the vast amount of information available on the internet, I am officially a cyberchondriac.

A recent article in Health magazine enumerated the five signs of a cyberchondriac and, of course, I met nearly all the criteria. The first is that you can’t stop searching after just one result. I, unfortunately, have been diagnosed with chronic migraines (by an actual doctor, one with an M.D. and everything). However, that does not stop me from Googling, ‘pain over left eye,’ because you know it could be something else: a torn retina, dengue fever or chemical exposure.

I think I’ve made it clear: I am not happy with what I have, I need something worse.

The second sign is that searching makes you anxious. You think? I have no idea how you actually get dengue fever other than there was a case of it in 2009 in Key West. We have a second home in Florida a good 90 miles from Key West, but if anyone in the state was going to get it, why not me?

The third sign is that it interferes with your personal life. I don’t find this to be true. As a matter of fact, I think it makes me a better friend. Because of my vast medical knowledge, friends seek out my opinion on various health issues. Now, mind you, these are the same people who have not visited a doctor in 10 years, never finish their antibiotics and refuse to get a flu shot. These people are risk-takers.

Come to think of it, I am surprised we are friends.

Considering their disregard for preventive care, I might catch something from them.

The fourth sign is you’re convinced you have a deadly disease. I cannot tell you how many deadly diseases I’ve had! So many, friends now respond with, “Oh, just like the last time you had a (fill in the blank) and had only 30 days to live.” Said sarcastically, I might add.

And the final sign is you trust the Internet more than your doctor. I love my doctor. Before I started going to her, I made an appointment and explained about my hypochondria, and she was still willing to take me on as a patient. I am sure there are many times she has bitten the inside of her cheek to keep from laughing when I started a sentence with, “I started to worry when I read an article on the internet ...”

I want to make myself stop, but I realize if I am not worried about my health, I’d worry about something else. At least worrying about my health is better than worrying about something I have no control over, like world peace. Got something on your mind? Let me know and I will worry about it for you.

CONTACT PATTY AT PHANNUM@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM.

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by dorothy weiner

Bravo to Brentwood resident HEATHER PADILLA, a SLU communication student who was recently named

Miss Central States

in the 2016 International Junior Miss State Pageant.

She will go on to the pageant’s finals in Virginia Beach this summer.

A fond farewell to longtime Dance St. Louis executive director MICHAEL UTHOFF, who is retiring after this season. He will stay on in an advisory capacity while

the search for a new director is undertaken. Operations and education director Janet Brown will serve as interim director. In addition to presenting internationally renowned troupes, Dance St. Louis is dedicated to educational outreach so children from all parts of the community can experience the magic of dance.

Calling all musical instruments!

You go, girls! THE LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL LADUETTES won first place in the nation for hip-hop at the recent National Dance Alliance competition in Orlando. The talented team also placed No. 9 in the Pom category.

LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY, the first independent charter school in St. Louis, is collecting unwanted instruments to provide musical enrichment to its 580 students in grades six through 12, most from underserved areas.

The school, located in the Soulard neighborhood, provides tuition-free education and enrichment.

To arrange for instrument pick up, call 314.640.5211.

Coming to a neighborhood nearby ... a vacant lot will soon be transformed into the site of community-based

programs and events by this year’s PXSTL winners, architect AMANDA WILLIAMS and artist/educator

ANDRES HERNANDEZ. The design-build contest is a joint project of Pulitzer Arts Foundation and W.U.’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. The project, which explores how small-scale creative ventures can be meaningful catalysts for urban transformation, will emerge in spring 2017, with related programming to take place that summer.

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Another great book club discussion with lots of agreement that PEACE LIKE A RIVER was beautifully written and had strong, compelling characters. Funny, too. But the ending: a bit syrupy.— KAREN BRANDING

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PEACE LIKE A RIVER is an unusual book. Filled with mystery, miracles and questions, it will keep you reading and wondering what could happen next. — LISA HANLY

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by karyn meyer active for more than 25 years. What started as a group of women who, for the most part, did not know each other, now has become a close group of friends who have seen each other through boyfriends, husbands, divorces, babies and career changes. After moving back from Washington, D.C., original founder Karen Branding formed the group by asking friends from high school, work and family connections.

Lisa Hanly was a founding member dating Branding’s cousin at the time. “I didn’t know anyone else back then, but now these women are my best friends,” she says. “It really turned out to be this amazing network of strong women who are very supportive.” There is a core group of five original members, and Hanly says some are returning now. “We’re a reunion club too!”

The group meets 11 months out of the year, taking a break during the summer. “Usually we’re all so busy in December, we just read a long holiday-themed article,” Hanly says. Otherwise, each member takes a turn hosting, and they meet on Sunday nights for wine and appetizers. “A lot of book clubs are more like wine clubs, but we actually read the book and discuss it,” she says. Hanly explains that three rules were set at the beginning that they try to uphold, although all have been broken at one point or another: The book must be 300 pages or less, must be available in paperback, and must be read before it’s assigned. “A lot of us were young and poor when this started, so we needed paperback,” Hanly jokes. “This last meeting, every single one of us had a tablet!”

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reminded by her parents that the day is meant to be a celebration of them. And sure enough, the intimate, casual affair with nods to tradition was a perfect reflection of the couple.

The two met in 2007 and reconnected a couple of years later at a mutual friend’s party. They dated just over four years before Chris proposed. It was Christmas Eve 2014, and before the evening’s plans with family, Chris suggested they take their black Lab, Remington, on a walk. “I figured I would get ready afterward, so I was all bundled up and in yoga pants with no makeup on,” Emily laughs. “We were at the bottom of Art Hill when Chris got down on one knee, but Remington pulled me away, so I was distracted by the dog and crying all at the same time.”

Emily’s background is in event marketing, so it was “game on,” she says. After deciding on a summer wedding, the venues fell into place. “Chris’ cousin got married at The Shrine of St. Joseph, and we thought it was beautiful,” Emily says. “We didn’t want a huge wedding, and Deer Creek Club was perfect for a laid-back atmosphere. We wanted to be able to enjoy everything with our guests.” People could serve themselves and eat when they wanted, and Emily says they casually sat with friends and family, visiting and having fun.

A few family ties made the day extra special. The monsignor who married Emily’s parents presided over their ceremony, and they also used the same company for their invitations as her parents had used. She wore her mom’s veil and around her bouquet, wrapped her late grandmother’s rosary. While there were numerous memorable moments, like a bridesmaid dancing to ‘Thriller’ in its entirety, Emily says the ceremony was one of the coolest parts of the day. “It was like, we’re really doing this!”

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[FUN FORAYS THE GATESWORTH ONCE A MONTH, RESIDENTS AT THE GATESWORTH ‘GET OUT OF DODGE.’ They pile into a 36-person coach and head for the hills. That will be them you see, barreling down the highway, faces in the windows, eager for the day-long excursion. “These outings are miniature vacations,” says resident program director Kathy Davis, who plans the getaways. “I’m a keen reader of Missouri Life, which gives me great ideas.”

The monthly trips take residents of the senior living community to a variety of locales, including historical towns like Ste. Genevieve and Arrow Rock, home to J. Huston Tavern, (the oldest continuously serving restaurant west of the Mississippi River). Meals are woven into the day—a fried chicken lunch at Huston’s, tea at a tea shop somewhere along the Great River Road, or up on the Missouri River bluffs. Wine tastings are popular—Montelle Winery, high in the trees above a patchwork of farmland in Augusta, or Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, which Davis describes as “charmingly set in a wood-beamed carriage house.” Davis says she loves these outings. “It’s a different dynamic, more casual. I feel like Peter Pan leading the way. And residents love it.”

Through the years, Davis has become quite the tour guide. “I am the shepherdess,” she says of her role, and speaks knowledgeably about trumpeter swans and the bald eagles that rest on Mississippi ice floes on their way from Alaska to Argentina. She says she has seen pelicans, and eagle nests “the size of Volkswagens.” In Arrow Rock—home of 19th-century Luminist artist George Caleb Bingham—the residents sometimes see a play. Beside a pretty glade and housed in an old Victorian church, the town’s Lyceum Theatre has attracted professional talent from all over the country for 50 years.

Ted and Doris Weiner, St. Louisans who have lived at The Gatesworth since 2009, say they take advantage of the trips whenever they can. Although Ted, 86, still drives (and only recently retired), he says he enjoys “getting on a nice bus and leaving the driving to others.” He and Doris, his high school sweetheart, say they particularly enjoyed the trip to Warm Springs Ranch, the Clydesdale breeding farm, and visits to area wineries. “The scenery out there is beautiful, and I like wine,” Ted says.

Other points of interest have included Jefferson City to visit the State Capitol and Governor’s Mansion, with lunch at Madison’s Cafe, famous for its homemade Italian cuisine; and Lebanon, Illinois, which is said to have been Charles Dickens’ inspiration for A Christmas Carol after he visited in 1842.

In addition to these farther-flung excursions, The Gatesworth also offers days out to places in town: the Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Art Museum, Gaslight Theater and notable local restaurants. Davis says she tries to pick meaningful destinations. “I want everyone to be stimulated by the things we see,” she notes. “There’s great energy in going out into the world. And most important, it’s a lot of fun!”

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HOUSE OF CARDS THE TABLES ARE FILLED AND CONVERSATION IS KEPT TO A MINIMUM WHILE GAMES ARE BEING PLAYED.

Some people are just playing for fun, and some are playing to earn points toward the life master designation. This is a typical day at the St. Louis Bridge Center, opened in October of 2012 to provide local bridge enthusiasts (or those just starting out) a place to congregate and share their skills.

Board president Ann Lemp credits the center for her renewed passion for bridge, as well as for bringing players back to the game and putting St. Louis on the map. “This place has exploded my love of bridge and appreciation for it as a whole, as well as given many St. Louisans a desire to learn and play,” Lemp says. “In our second full year of being open, the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) ranked us No. 9 on its list of the nation’s Top 50 Clubs for tables played.”

The idea for a local gathering space was the brainchild of founders Bill Canfield and Keith Graves, who both enjoyed the game so much, they wanted a place where more people could play. Before, it was more an underground operation, with players meeting in dark basements of lodges and community centers. “It’s a bright, open atmosphere here, and everyone is friendly,” Lemp says. “It’s really become a community.” There are bridge clubs all over, she notes, and the St. Louis Bridge Center, located at 8616 Olive Blvd., has nudged its way into the top echelon. She says Canfield and Graves spent almost two years finding a central location and researching what makes a center successful.

The center is open for games Monday through Saturday, as well as some Sundays.

Lemp explains that everyone plays the same hand and is scored against each other.

“That’s where the competition is,” she says. “At the end of the game, you can see everyone else’s hands and learn what you did right or wrong.” It also offers formal

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training programs for players of any level and hosts various tournaments. An attractive feature is that anyone is welcome, Lemp says. Members receive a discount on the price of each game, but membership is not necessary. “Anyone can show up and if they don’t have a partner, we’ll find them one,” Lemp says.

Local bridge player and teacher Kenneth Bland, our T&S bridge columnist, agrees that having an actual venue has brought people back to the game and enhanced the experience for newer players. “When it opened, attendance increased, and I got more students who wanted to learn,” he says. “It’s a win-win.” Bland has been playing bridge competitively for nearly 50 years. “When I was in high school, my mom had a bridge group that would play four or five times a week,” he recalls. “When they played at our house, I’d sit and watch. In college, I found myself playing all the time at the student union, drinking beer and eating pizza!”

After a break from the game to raise a family and focus on his career, Bland got out his cards once again in the mid-’90s. His knowledge of the game now can be passed on to others wanting to learn. “There are several different ways to teach: group lessons, seminars and one-on-one,” he says. “I follow a lesson plan. After a lesson, my students and I will play a game and then have a discussion.” Players must be members of the governing ACBL to win points toward the life master designation, but they do not have to be members of the bridge center to win points at games played there. Bland says the center has done a great job of getting new players acclimated to playing in tournaments in order to graduate them to bigger games.

Both Lemp and Bland tout the numerous advantages of the game and having a place to play it locally. “It keeps your brain active, and the bridge center has been important for a lot of new retirees looking for something to do,” Bland says. “We also have a lot of young people who are gifted as well, and we want to develop their skills. There’s a lot more to bridge than poker, you just have to give it a try!”

This place has exploded my love of bridge and appreciation for it as a whole ... ~ Ann Lemp

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OPTIMAL B Y A L E X A B E AT T I E

When Eos, Greek Goddess of Dawn, asked Zeus to give her lover Tithonus eternal life, she forgot to ask for his eternal youth.

It was an oversight with terrible consequences.

Today, we still haven’t figured out immortality, but we do have a better idea how to extend our youthfulness and longevity by leading healthier lives.

Currently, the average lifespan for a woman in the U.S. is 81 years; for a man, it is 76. But aging is not for the faint of heart.

With a longer life ahead of us, there are so many unknowns: What health issues might we have?

How will we cope when we are infirm? Who will look after us when we cannot look after ourselves?

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At AccuCare, we provide the same level of care and compassion to our clients that we’d give our own families. Since its founding in 1994 by Jacqueline Phillips, R.N., B.S.N, AccuCare founder and president, along with Jane Olsen, director of nursing and operations who has been a member of the team for more than 20 years, have built a company whose mission is to provide in-home, quality care with a human touch. With more than 100 caregivers providing a wide range of medical services to hundreds of patients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, the commitment is always the same... to provide the finest of in-home care.

AGING DOWN TO THE BONE

OSTEOPOROSIS IS A DISEASE OF AGING, which

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Fifty-four million Americans have the disease, which commonly leads to hip and spine fractures. Men are less susceptible because their bones are larger and usually stronger, but in women, low estrogen levels, low body fat, breastfeeding and steroids also can cause bone loss, says Dr. Jodie Rai, owner of Women’s Healthcare Consultants. In advanced stages of osteoporosis, even a mild stress such as coughing, bending or reaching can result in a fracture.

Rai cites lower back or neck pain and loss of height as possible indicators of osteoprosis, but Dr. Roberto Civitelli of Washington University’s Musculoskeletal Research Center refers to osteoporosis as ‘The Silent Disease.’ “Unless we test for bone density, doctors can’t see or feel it,” he says. A bone density test is a pain-free scan and the only diagnostic tool. However, Civitelli says there are simple preventive measures that reduce risk. “A healthy lifestyle is very important,” he says. “Inactivity, smoking and drinking, and bad diet all have a negative effect on bone health.”

He recommends any weight-bearing exercise that puts the skeleton in an upright position (for example, walking or jogging), and an intake of foods high in calcium and vitamin D. He says vitamin D is especially important because it is necessary for calcium absorption.

“Calcium without D is like overloading a car with a very small engine.

It can’t transport all that material,” he explains. Civitelli also stresses that these nutrients are best consumed through food. High levels of calcium are found in collard greens, sardines, ricotta cheese, nuts, milk, tofu and orange juice. Vitamin D is most present in fatty fish.

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According to Civitelli, however, an ongoing challenge is treating people properly. “When a person is older and has multiple problems, primary care physicians often don’t consider a fracture to be a high priority,” he says. “Hospitals give excellent care as far as hip replacements, but then the patient is released and gets lost.” He adds that people are becoming more wary of medications and tend to overestimate side effects. “But with bisphosphonates [bone density drugs],” he says, “side effects are very rare.”

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Urogynecology is a sub-specialty of urology and gynecology.

While gynecology focuses on mentstrual cycles, fibroids and menopause, urogynecology is a treatment—sometimes surgical—for pelvic floor conditions such as female urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, genital and pelvic organ prolapse, and painful bladder conditions. Dr. Mary McLennan is chair of Saint Louis University’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health. Although she has been a urogynecologist for the past 20 years, she says the specialty was not formally recognized by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology until three years ago. Anyone can experience symptoms, but pelvic floor problems are most common in post-menopausal women who have had vaginal births. “Our tissues weaken as we get older. Damage begins with childbirth, but aging makes it worse,” McLennan says, adding that in extreme circumstances, the bladder, bowl or uterus can ‘fall out’ of the vagina by 10 or 12 centimeters. “Essentially, the vagina can turn itself inside out,” she says.

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Dr. John Judd, founder of the recently opened Midwest Urogynecology, says up to 10 percent of all women will suffer from prolapse during their lifetime. “Prolapse occurs when the body’s ability to support the organs associated with the pelvic floor is reduced, leading to what can be considered a hernia, or a bulging out of internal tissues,” he says. Symptoms include feeling pressure, a visible protuberance at the vaginal opening, difficulty with urination due to changes in the support mechanism of the bladder or rectum, and sexual dysfunction. It is usually regarded as a progressive disease, but the period between an initial symptom of pressure and the appearance of tissue could be as short as a month. Risk increases with each pregnancy, age, obesity and genetic tissue weakness. Judd says not all pelvic floor conditions can be reversed, but nearly all can be improved with treatments, which range from nonsurgical procedures such as pelvic floor physical therapy, to more involved—usually outpatient—laparoscopic surgeries.

McLennan advises women to reduce their risk of problems by going to the bathroom regularly, avoiding bladder irritants (such as coffee and alcohol), limiting heavy lifting, doing kegel exercises and keeping weight down. She says also that reducing water intake to four or six glasses a day (rather than eight), is beneficial.

“It’s a hard life,” Judd says. “Our genetic code is designed only to get us from conception to procreation. After that, we’ve done our job.”

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One of the difficult decisions a family has to make is whether to keep an aging relative at home or move them to a senior living community. According to recent research by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), nearly 90 percent of seniors want to ‘age in place,’ while only 9 percent expressed a preference for moving to a care facility. (A mere 4 percent would choose to move in with a relative.) Being able to live by their own rules was one of the main reasons the seniors gave. “Given a choice, most older people would choose to stay in a familiar environment,” says Diana Tucker, founder of Private Home Care (PHC). “It is traumatic for them to leave the place they love, where they may have lived for years and raised their children.” Tucker, who has Bulgarian roots, formed her in-home care business two years ago based on a European concept. Each caregiver, she says, stays with the client for at least a year. “They are chosen for their fascinating, well-rounded characters. They are not workers, but companions—people who have a calling,” Tucker says.

Consequently, the interview process is thorough. “We vet for similar interests and backgrounds. We want them to feel like companions, like family.”

Given a choice, most older people would choose to stay in a familiar environment.

Tucker currently has 30 caregivers and 24 clients, most of whom receive 24-hour assistance. She says a common misconception is that in-home care is the more expensive option, but that isn’t necessarily the case. PHC is a nonmedical service, but caregivers give medication reminders and monitor blood pressure daily.

AccuCare, meanwhile, is an organization of registered nurses that provides in-home services to seniors—from 24-hour, round-the-clock nursing attention to more general help with daily activities such as dressing, meal preparation, housework, looking after pets and transportation. “There is a lot of pride associated with being at home,” says founder Jacque Phillips, R.N. “And often, people can’t conceive of anything else.” Phillips says Relocation Stress Syndrome (RSS) is a condition nurses associate with moving characterized by exhaustion, grief and disorientation.

Dementia, if it is present, makes adapting to change especially hard and can be exacerbated by it. She says AccuCare helps clients maintain the highest level of independence by providing a spectrum of services on an hourly basis.

“Anything from drawing blood and organizing medication to brushing hair and giving a massage,” Phillips says, adding that nurses are carefully matched to their patients. “If a person is quiet and likes to do the crossword, we don’t pair them with a chatty caregiver. We get a real feel for personalities.”

Phillips says AccuCare employs between 120 and 130 nurses and nurses’ aides for 30 to 50 clients. “Our nurses attend to the whole person—to their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs,” Phillips says. “Our seniors have hearts and souls, and we are acutely aware of that.”

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The recent New York Fashion Week that depicted the trends we’ll see for fall 2016 gave us a lot to look at. From dramatic goth-inspired pouts to twisted ponytails, the beauty looks had a sense of practicality mixed with the whimsical. Here are a few ways to get the look without having an expert makeup or hair stylist on hand.

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There’s always one trend every season that turns heads. Even the most cynical of fashion critics couldn’t help but notice the furry nails models sported during the Libertine show. Practical?

No. Fun? Well, they’re definitely conversation starters. It’s an easy look to achieve, even if it’s just for the night. Apply a coat of neutral polish (preferably nude), add a clear topcoat, and then place a pinch of faux fur to the wet polish. Voila, you’re set!

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TWISTED PONYTAILS AT SUNO AND PRABAL GURUNG Ponytails got a refreshing take at more than one show this season.

Suno went for the black velvet wrap, which added a distinct sense of sophistication without seeming juvenile. Prabal Gurung went grunge with a casual twisted ponytail that echoed the Victorian era. But the real show stopper was Blake Lively sitting front row at Michael Kors. Her bedhead ponytail not only stole the show, but also made it socially acceptable to rock a day- (or two-) old blowout with nothing more than a hair tie and perfectly placed flyaways.

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WHEN IT COMES TO FACE CREAMS AND SERUMS, we women can get a little crazed. We want to take good care of our skin, to maximize the smooth and supple qualities that fade with age. But as just about anyone who’s visited a makeup counter can tell you: it’s a confounding process. Do we really need layers of serums, toners, balms and moisturizers—or will one or two good products do? That’s a question best left to dermatologists, but what I do know is that most of us have a few go-to products. Below are some favorites.

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Light and with a pleasant scent, this cream is perfect as a day cream if you tend toward dry skin, or for night if you don’t. It contains lactic acid, goat milk, jojoba and avocado. $65 AT NORDSTROM, NEIMAN MARCUS AND SEPHORA

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Based on phytoestrogens, a natural plant-based technology, this brand replenishes the estrogens we lose during aging. The line was developed by two sisters, one of whom is a gynecologist, the other a skin care expert. $185 AT SOFT SURROUNDINGS

AMORE PACIFIC FUTURE RESPONSE AGE DEFENSE CREME

This cream is luxuriously rich, which makes it perfect for night use on drier skin. It also is SPF 30, to keep those harmful, aging rays off your face. $195 AT NORDSTROM AND SEPHORA

ARBONNE EXTRA MOISTURE RESTORATIVE DAY CRÈME

LAURA MERCIER FLAWLESS SKIN INFUSION DE ROSE NOURISHING CRÈME There is something soothing about rose-based creams, and this one is no exception. It’s rich enough for day or night and has a strong rose scent.

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ÉMINENCE COCONUT AGE CORRECTIVE MOISTURIZER Billed as a natural retinol alternative, this uses coconut oil, shea butter, carrot extract and grapeseed oil to battle the effects of aging on skin quality. $58 AT EMINENCEORGANICS.COM

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plan well BUCKINGHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT by alexa beattie Wealth adviser Madaline Creehan says when it comes to estate and legacy planning, it’s

not really about money at all. “A legacy,” she notes, “has to do with the values and impressions we leave for our loved ones. It’s about preserving loving relationships.” Creehan, who has been with Buckingham for the past 10 years, says she has seen too many families torn apart by poor estate planning that fails to articulate a person’s values and intentions. “People may think they have prepared because they have an official plan, but for it to be really effective and to keep the family together, everyone needs to understand their feelings, the message they want to leave behind,” she says. “It doesn’t matter whether you have 10 dollars or a billion.”

To make this process easier, Buckingham advisers guide their clients through a five-step Wealth Transfer Experience that begins with articulating perspectives. “It’s a mistake to be squeamish about these kinds of conversations because this is where you can have an influence on the next generation and generations to come,” Creehan says. Buckingham provides multi-generational planning so that families remain on the same page in terms of their collective financial futures.

The next step is ‘lifetime planning,’ which involves decisions about things like long-term care.

“The longer we live, the more likely we’ll need support. Often, in the absence of incapacity planning, one sibling ends up with most of the burden, and this can cause great resentment,” Creehan explains.

Advisers also help clients think about ways to give while still alive—to a meaningful cause, to a child who needs help. “What are ways for us to feel the rewards of giving now?” Creehan asks.

The ‘legacy planning’ stage focuses on the transfer of assets after death. Are funds equally distributed and if not, does everyone understand why? For instance, it might ruffle less feathers to allocate a greater sum to a disabled child, but more feathers if a child simply wasn’t perceived as ‘doing as well.’ Tangible things also are important to think about. “They cause more problems than anyone can ever imagine,” Creehan says. “A precious possession isn’t that precious if it breaks a family apart.” Repeated conversations about everyone’s wants can help avoid squabbles when the time comes to divide up jewelry, artwork and other valuables.

The fourth step—‘communication planning’—concerns just that. Write letters and have family conferences. Remind children the most important thing is for them to maintain loving relationships with each other. “This is right-brain, behavioral stuff,” Creehan says. “Money never has to come into it.”

Creehan notes that in the case of an only child, there are still important considerations. “When a single child is more likely to be the only caretaker, incapacity planning becomes especially important,” she notes. Buckingham also helps clients see that in this case there may be more opportunities either for philanthropic giving, or proffering one’s benefaction to extended family.

“One of our goals,” says Creehan, “is helping people understand they are more financially secure— and therefore able to give— than they think. And giving makes life rich,” she says.

The last phase of the Wealth Transfer Experience is ‘action planning,’ setting the stage for collaboration with a client’s extended advisory team—estate attorney, accountant, etc.—to ensure that all plans and documents support the client’s wishes. “By this time, we have helped people understand their family dynamics, sharpened their ideas and shown them that legacy is about so much more than money,” Creehan says.

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Ever wonder how the little black dress came into existence? Well, put on your favorite LBD and head over to see the much-anticipated exhibit, Little Black Dress: from Mourning to Night, at the Missouri History Museum. Opening April 2, it displays more than 60 dresses from the museum’s world-renowned textile collection. Did you know that prior to the 20th century, black dresses were worn only for mourning? And that French designer Coco Chanel revolutionized the LBD when she introduced it in her fashion collection in ­­­­­­­­ the 1920s? The History Museum exhibit is free and runs through Sept. 5. ca. 1895

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1895: Second Day Wedding Dress, Designer Unknown This historic black dress was worn by Ettie Lenora Ansell McCollester the day after her wedding to attend events and celebrations. Ettie and her husband George lived in California, Missouri.

The tightly cinched waist and large puffy sleeves, known as ‘leg o’mutton sleeves,’ were popular in the 1890s.

1918: Silk Evening Dress with Tulle and Lace Overlay During the war years, women joined the workforce, precipitating a change in their clothing. The corset became less important, and new silhouettes were designed with a higher waist and a more practical bustline. This dress reflects the new, freer look with a looser bodice and a hem above the ankle.

1928: Chanel Lace Evening Dress with Crepe de Chine Underdress A Chanel dress reflects the modernization of the LBD for special occasions. Coco Chanel helped popularize shoestring shoulder straps. Notice the hem, a precursor to today’s trend of high to low. The dress was purchased by St. Louisan Aaron Rauh of Rice-Stix Dry Goods Company for his wife, Elsie.

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1937: Short-Sleeve Rayon Crepe Dress with Beaded Collar and Cuffs As the flapper era ended by 1930, styles shifted to a look with more gravitas. Less brassy and more feminine, the trend included a defined waist and bustline, some arm coverage and longer hems.

This dress was worn by Claire Marie Bacon Hagee of St. Louis.

1938: ‘Doris Dodson’ Rayon Dress with Net Yoke and Velvet Trim St. Louisan Irving Sorger recognized the need for junior wear and pioneered the trend in junior styles and sizing (5, 7, 9, etc.). Doris Dodson was one of the labels created by Forest City Manufacturing, located downtown on Washington Avenue.

This rayon dress is a junior style, with a slightly higher chest, shorter waist and smaller waistline.

photos courtesy of the Missouri History Museum

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What bag should you pair with the LBD? A smart and sophisticated clutch. This Neiman Marcus exclusive Judith Leiber minaudiere is a great color!

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Ellen Soule is a fashion and public relations consultant and the past regional director for Fashion Group International, St. Louis region.

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Mark your calendar April 4 for the inaugural Four Seasons of Fashion, an event to support the St. Louis Symphony’s community and music education programs at Powell Hall. The runway presentation features classic couture from Versace, Christian Dior, YSL and more curated by the ‘King of Vintage’ Cameron Silver, founder of L.A. vintage boutique Decades.

The runway show will be accompanied by a chamber performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons led by concertmaster David Halen.

To purchase tickets, call 314.286.4153 or email ldwyer@stlsymphony.org.

Back by popular demand is one of our city’s favorite New York designers, Carmen Marc Valvo. The Runway Lights Fashion Show features his spring and summer 2016 collection April 9 at Union Station.

This American designer is well-known for his eveningwear and high-end cocktail dresses worn by many celebrities and royalty. Proceeds benefit the services and programs of Variety, The Children’s Charity of St. Louis.

For ticket information, call 314.720.7718 or visit varietystl.org.

Real Men Have Style, a one-of-a-kind men’s fashion event, takes place from 6 to 8 p.m.

April 12 at Ballpark Village. The evening’s highlights include a special design challenge featuring St. Louis-based designers re-imagining Cardinals and Blues jerseys, as well as a Cardinals player makeover. Saks Fifth Avenue presents informal modeling from its men’s collections. Of course, wine, beer and ‘deconstructed hot dogs’ are on the menu. Tickets are $25, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Saint Louis Fashion Fund.

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To purchase tickets, visit ticketfly.com.

Ever wanted a customized men’s suit from a real British haberdasher? If so, you’re in luck! You can make a custom suiting appointment with Tony Lutwyche, a bespoke tailor from London. He will be in store at Saks April 7 through 12 with a variety of fabric options for made-to-measure trade.

For more information, call 314.567.9200 ext. 5243.

Edward Wilkerson, fashion director of Lafayette 148, presents and shares his inspiration on the spring 2016 collection April 14 at Neiman Marcus. After the show, guests can get shopping advice directly from Wilkerson. Reservations required. To RSVP, call 314.994.5038 or email rsvpstlouis@neimanmarcus.com.

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[ Planter’s House ] 1000 mississippi ave. | 314.696.2603

[ amuse bouche ] THE scene

Elegant and funky drinking establishment

THE CHEF

Sam Boettler

THE PRICES

$7 - $12 small plates $14 - $17 entrees $10 - $12 cocktails

THE FAVORITES

Roasted Celery Root, Tagliatelle Pasta, Ricotta Potato Pancakes, Sweet Potato Gooey Butter Cake

There is an indisputable charm about this

sophisticated pub house. It is primarily a cool place for cocktails—among the best and most creative in a city where there’s no dearth of amazing drinks. It’s named for an elegant old hotel that inhabited a key block of old St. Louis for more than 100 years (4th Street between Chestnut and Pine).

Co-owner Ted Kilgore has some serious mixology chops and was among the first in town to use fresh juices and infusions in craft cocktails. The first floor has a long, dark-wood bar that, given the Lafayette Square building’s vintage, makes you feel like you’re in a saloon. Up a level is the positively posh Bullock Room, named for longtime St. Louis Country Club bartender Tom Bullock, who wrote a cocktail book in 1917.

With such a glowing spirits pedigree, patrons have a right to expect food to match, although the food menu here is fairly limited. It’s recently revamped (as of last fall), thanks to veteran chef Sam Boettler, who helmed the kitchen at The Vine in St. Charles and was a member of the stellar starting team at Element.

The food concept is nibbles and other edibles that work well with craft cocktails. All the food is billed as ‘comfort,’

and the dishes incorporate familiar elements like mac and cheese, burgers, roasted chicken and pork belly, but with atypical touches.

Several small plates ranged from very good to ho-hum.

One well-conceived dish was the Ricotta Potato Pancakes ($8), three nice-sized and fluffy disks. Rather than true pancakes, these had soft centers, like mashed potatoes mixed with ricotta, which gave them an intriguing texture.

They came with a six-minute egg, nice and oozy, and ‘roasted mushrooms’ (although they tasted more sauteed to me).

The Kale Salad ($7) struck me as an example of trying to throw too many elements into a dish. The chopped kale was tossed with farro, pickled celery root, zucchini bread crumbs, beet chips and butternut squash vinaigrette.

There also was some creamy yogurt spread on the platter.

It was fine, but many ingredients simply got lost.

Planter’s House Fries ($7) were good, visibly coated with a secret ‘red salt’ that I was told had five ingredients. I know three of them are salt, sugar and some kind of pepper, since they had a pleasant bite. They were tasty and came with a tangy-sweet house ketchup. The Gougères ($10) were very well-conceived as puffy, egg-based popovers

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GougÈres Cheese puffs made with choux pastry mixed with grated cheese, typically Emmentaler,Gruyère or Comté

Farro A grain made from various wheat species that is served still crunchy Celery Root Also called celeriac, this root is native to the Mediterranean and is cultivated for the large, bulbous root, which is versatile in purees and soups

[ aftertaste ] » The upstairs room is super cozy to grab drinks with friends. Since the menu has way more than your typical cocktails, it’s so nice that the servers actually know their stuff and can answer any questions.

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I love the atmosphere here. It totally does feel like ‘old St. Louis’ as soon as you walk in the door. The nibbles are good, and the drinks are great!

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filled with arugula, pickled radish, garlic aioli and a slab of pork belly. Hearty and satisfying, the two sandwiches were bold in flavor thanks to the pork’s strong smokiness.

There is only a handful of bigger plates, and we sampled three of them. Roasted Celery Root ($14) was my favorite, with a few large rounds of the roasted root vegetable well-prepared to a dry and starchy texture that yielded a satisfying sense of fullness. These sat on sauteed Swiss chard, roasted beets and beet puree, all of which worked well together.

Another star was the Tagliatelle Pasta ($15), which came with very well-prepared slices of roast chicken, complete with beautifully browned and crisped skin. These topped a platter of flat noodles tossed with arugula salsa verde. The pasta itself didn’t have tons of flavor; the chicken made the dish, which also had touches of cauliflower and radicchio in it.

Excellent on all counts was the Sweet Potato Gooey Butter Cake ($8), beautifully spiced with nutmeg and other cold-weather flavors. It had the texture of dense cheesecake with the thinnest crisp crust on the bottom.

It was different, yet familiar, which is perhaps the highest compliment you can pay to ‘creative comfort food.’

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Schlafly has partnered with the Shakespeare Festival on the 400-year anniversary of the

Bard’s death to create 1616, an unfiltered lager made exclusively to be served at festival events this spring and summer. You can taste it during the main-stage production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, June 3 through 26.

[ test of the toques ]

Three local chefs will compete for titles in the upcoming 2016 American Culinary Federation Central Regional Culinary Salon. J. Kevin Storm, executive chef at Bellerive Country Club, competes for Chef of the Year; Shayne McCrady, a saute cook at The Gatesworth, and Nick Norton, an apprentice at St. Louis Country Club, are in the running for Student Chef of the Year. Good luck to all!

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[ big red kettle ]

If you thought you saw a tall, red Weber kettle grill towering over the Galleria parking lot, you did. Weber Grill restaurant, on the northwest corner of the shopping center, is set to open this month and has installed the eye-catching element near its new eatery.

[ more is more ]

If you’re part of the Starbucks Rewards program (logging points every time you spend at the omnipresent coffee cartel), soon those freebies will be fewer and farther between. When the rewards program first launched years ago, it took only 10 drinks to earn that 11th one. Then it changed to the euphemistic ‘Lucky 12,’ in which No. 13 was the freebie.

Starting in April, award drinks will be based on your spend, not your frequency. So if you drink Americanos, at $3 per, the free one comes only after No. 21, and even if you’re an extravagant $5 cappuccino lover, you still won’t get your free drink until after your not-so-lucky 12th!

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Music warmed the chilly weather with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at The Fox and Il Trovatore, Giuseppe Verdi’s surprisingly buoyant revenge opera at Winter Opera Saint Louis.

Let’s face it, the book for Beautiful is clunky and predictable, and the plot often seems manipulated.

But the music, oh, the music! Some people may not know that Carole King and her husband wrote songs that were made famous by The Shirelles, The Drifters and Little Eva long before they divorced and she broke out to sing her own songs. For women of a certain age, the music of Beautiful inspires the same joy and nostalgia as Mamma Mia, and it’s enjoyed best in the company of your favorite gal pal.

A delightful Abby Mueller played Carole King with strength and an indomitable spirit. Best friend, fellow composer and sometimes nemesis Cynthia Weil, played with great theatrical flair by Becky Gulsvig, strengthened the story. The entire show had a polish to it, especially the costumes and changes, which were flashy and stylish and so much fun!

The magic continued over at Winter Opera with Il Trovatore, an Italian opera that has been popular for more than 160 years. The plot is fantastical with gypsy curses, switched babies and poisoned lovers, but again, the music! A commanding Antoine Hodge as Ferrando led the opening number by a group of soldiers. Verdi’s opening, in which Ferrando tells of the gypsy curse, was almost jaunty in tone, which gave the opening a satisfying tension.

The set and costumes were wonderful. Lighting designer Sean Savoie set the mood with a simple change of light colors on a backdrop of clouds. It was gorgeous. Designer JC Krajicek did the same with the costumes, setting status with fabric choices and accessories.

Maria Kanyova as Leonora had a lovely, exciting voice. Neil Nelson’s Count di Luna was silkyvoiced and a good actor to boot. In Act II, he sang a riveting song about his great passion for Leonora.

Jorge Pita Carreras, whom I enjoyed so much in last season’s L’Amico Fritz, was a strong and brave Manrico. If I had one quibble, it is that there needed to be more acting from the soldiers. Take the third act opening, where they are preparing for battle—it simply was not very menacing. But the songs and show, overall, were magical.

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Joan Lipkin and That Uppity Theatre Company present the fifth annual BRIEFS: A Festival of Short LGBTQ Plays. BRIEFS is a unique venture in St. Louis that brings together numerous directors and theatrical artists to showcase the work of eight different playwrights all under one roof. The festival presents theatrical work that addresses the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning people. It is targeted to a diverse and mature audience that appreciates good theater in unique settings. Tickets and more information can be found at briefs.eventbrite.com.

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Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing The Repertory Theatre $17.50-$79.50 | repstl.org

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Stray Dog Theatre Tower Grove Abbey | 8 p.m. $20-$45 | straydogtheatre.org

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Taste of Augusta Plein Air! Green Door Art Gallery | Free greendoorartgallery.com

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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise Film Screening Missouri History Museum | 7 p.m. | Free | mohistory.org

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A Bach Birthday Bash The Bach Society of Saint Louis DaySpring School of theArts 7 p.m. | $7-$10 dayspringarts.org

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2016 Spring Weekend Art Fair Queeny Park | $5 artfairatqueenypark.com

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Andréa Stanislav: Convergence Infinité Saint Louis Art Museum | Free slam.org

Tyler Perry’s Madea on the Run The Fox Theatre | $35-$75 fabulousfox.com

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Tennessee Williams Birthday Bash: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Screening & Reception Brown Auditorium at Washington University | 7 p.m. | Free fms.artsci.wustl.edu

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Anthony Rapp TalkBack With Retreat to Broadway Kranzberg Arts Center 4:30-6:30 p.m. | $25-$40 kranzbergartscenter.org

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listing price | $2,495,000 listing agent | ted wight of dielmann sotheby’s international realty Chris and Megan Frank love a good design project, whether it’s for a client of their advertising agency, Cfx Inc., or for their own family. The couple, who have two daughters, are often on the lookout for a house that needs a little TLC, and now that their home on the grounds of St. Louis Country Club feels finished, they are ready to move on.

“We like to breathe new life into properties,” Chris Frank says. “We’ve done it multiple times, but this was our first home in Ladue, and we absolutely love the area. We wouldn’t dream of leaving the club grounds; it has our hearts!” While they plan on remaining close, they won’t be staying in their current William Bernoudy house, built in 1961. “We were attracted to the neighborhood setting, and of course the fact that it’s a Bernoudy, but also that it needed to be reinvented,” Frank says. “It was the perfect house for us; it was in immaculate shape but hadn’t been updated at all.”

Another couple actually had submitted a contract on the house while the Franks were out of the country, but the Franks didn’t give up. They sent a letter to the new owners and ended up buying the house from them shortly after their closing date. “That couple bought our old house a few weeks later! It just was meant to be,” Frank says. Wanting to honor the home’s history and integrity, he says they didn’t change the original footprint, but moved every interior wall at least an inch. “We worked with architect Mark Herman to pull the crazy ideas out of my head and bring them to life,” Frank says. “We put in all new plaster made on the property and new white oak floors stained ebony to look original. We painted the woodwork and added a saltwater pool surrounded by crushed granite slabs and glass rails from California.”

The Frank family lived in the house throughout the four and a half years of renovations. “For months, we had a hole in the floor with a ladder instead of a staircase, but you have to be able to see what’s happening every day. Details are important,” Frank says. The kitchen was redone to include four ovens, dual refrigerators and multiple dishwashers. “We entertain a tremendous amount, so the spaces were reconfigured to help with that flow, and we added a wet bar,” he says.

The house has great history: Eleanor Roosevelt once stayed there (the Franks named a room downstairs ‘Eleanor’s Room’), and a local hip-hop star stayed on the property while filming his reality TV show. “We replaced every hinge, faceplate and screw in this house,” Frank says. “It’s finished. The original owners came to a party when it was complete and told us we were what the house needed. That was the biggest compliment. We have loved living here, but we’re ready for our next challenge.”

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christina sharp | upper end properties by alexa beattie Christina Sharp grew up in the house her father built on a quiet, leafy street in Town & Country. She moved away for college, but says she returned to her hometown three years ago because of “the unusually strong bonds St. Louisans have with friends and family.” Sharp has worked in commercial real estate with her father most of her life, but recently decided to obtain her residential license. “It’s exciting—there is so much more style and personality involved,” she says. In November, she joined the team at Upper End Properties in Clayton and now helps first-time buyers find homes in neighborhoods like University City, the Central West End and Ladue, where she, herself, lives.

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ladue » What is your favorite restaurant?

Cardwell’s. It’s the only place I can find Sancerre by the glass.

Which park/outdoor spot do you most enjoy?

Tilles Park. It’s good for everything—walking paths, ducks, playgrounds.

Where do you grab a good cup of coffee?

Deer Creek Cafe on Clayton Road. I go for their Americano and coconut, gluten-free Maui muffins!

What qualities make this a great neighborhood?

I love the connections, the way everyone knows each other.

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People here are extremely proud of their homes and lawns. They really take care of them.

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The home office is a frequently neglected corner of the house where dated furniture and old file cabinets are sent to live out their days. Whether you work from home or just need a serene space to catch up on email and bills, a few stylish choices can transform your office from drab to fab!

Pro Tip: No built-ins? No problem! A pair of chic Êtagères can hold all your books and collectibles.

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Call Dave and Sabrina Robb today to discuss how we can coach you through a winning spring market!

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1314 log Cabin lane, ladue ▪ $1,675,000 With over 7,500 sq. ft. of living space, this 8-year new home is situated on nearly 3 acres in one of Ladue’s most desirable neighborhoods - Rauscher Acres. An exquisite home of sophisticated style, complete with an outdoor living room and salt-water pool.

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9701 ladue road, ladue ▪ $949,000 A touch of New England in the Heart of Ladue; this gracious colonial home is set on more than an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds.

8132 Kingsbury boulevard, Clayton ▪ $530,000 Beautifully maintained, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers the best of Clayton’s walkability from one of it’s most sought after, booming downtown neighborhoods. Located in the popular Meramec Elementary school district.

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53 Crestwood drive, Clayton ▪ $1,173,000 This light-filled, recently renovated Claverach Park home is complete with stunning architectural detail. A 1st floor master suite and an updated, custom kitchen that overlooks the backyard deck and pool are a few examples of this Clayton home’s well-designed layout.

67 Crestwood drive, Clayton ▪ $993,000 This classic 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in Claverach Park features hardwood floors, a cast stone fireplace, art glass windows, and a beautiful beam-vaulted ceiling in the living room. An updated kitchen, sun-room with built-in bookshelves and the master-suite are sure to impress!

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21 WINDSOR TERRACE | $1,600,000 Beautiful 1.5 story Rehnquist-built home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Ladue schools. Open floor plan, main floor master and 3 additional bedroom suites on 2nd floor. Exceptional millwork and intricate details throughout.

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9 TERRACE GARDENS | $3,300,000 Stunning Green-Built smarthome.

Nothing missing in this fabulous almost new unparalleled custom estate home.

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COmING SOON 19 ShERWyN LANE | $737,000 4 BR/2.5 – Newly renovated midcentury ranch in Ladue schools. New kitchen, baths, roof, HVAC, & more! 1 acre private lot on cul-de-sac.

CLAyTON/RIChmOND hEIGhTS 4 BRENTmOOR PARk | $2,750,000 Gorgeous Georgian-style home on 1.5+ acres. Impeccably manicured lawn, pool, carriage house, and greenhouse.

35 BRENTmOOR PARk | $2,229,000 Architectural masterpiece, grand staircase, updated kitchen and baths. Pool, carriage house, 3-car garage.

26 SOUThmOOR DRIvE | $949,000 Stately 2.5-story on sought after Clayton street. Large yard with pool. 6BR/4.5BA. 40 BERkShIRE | $839,000 Gorgeous 3,900+ SF home. Ladue schools.

Newer wood floors, outstanding master bedroom and PebbleTec pool.

LADUE/fRONTENAC 2660 SOUTh WARSON ROAD French Country Estate situated on 3 acres in the heart of Ladue. This 7 BR/8 full, 2 half BA home has been restored & updated for today’s lifestyle.

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9772 OLD WARSON ROAD | $1,399,000 Rehnquist home on private 1.8 acre lot.

Ladue schools. Main floor master, 3 BR suites on 2nd floor, & gourmet kitchen.

13 OAkLEIGh LANE | $1,199,000 4 BR/4 BA home sits on almost 1 acre. Pool, patio, eat-in kitchen, formal dining & living room. Partially finished basement.

37 COUNTRySIDE LANE | $995,000 1.5 story home at the most private end of Countryside Lane. 5 BR/6 BA home sits on just under 2.0 level/flat acres.

245 N. PRICE ROAD | $949,900 19-year-old 4BR/4BA 3,900+SF home on private .7-acre lot. Open floor plan and main floor master.

15 CLERmONT LANE | $899,000 English cottage in the heart of Ladue.

Renovated kitchen. Updated main level mastersuite. 4BR/3.5BA. 9 DOGWOOD LANE | $749,000 A major renovation makes this modern Ladue home one-of-a-kind. Expansive addition opened kitchen & living rooms.

15 GLEN CREEk | $479,900 Add personal touches to this ranch in the heart of Ladue or build on desirable lane with many newer homes.

$ 304 NORTh LINDBERGh BLvD | $299,000 Residential building site over 1 acre in the desirable top-rated Ladue school district.

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52 WESTmORELAND PLACE | $1,100,000 Historic Mansion created in cut tumbled limestone. Great location across from Forest Park. Sellers have invested over $500,000 in improvements & upgrades.

$ 18832 WILDhORSE CREEk PARkWAy $1,295,000 Sophisticated Colorado-inspired contemporary.

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Complete private retreat on 2.1 acres

4443 PERShING | $425,000 Fabulous investment opportunity. 4 - 1 bdrm units with FR, separate DR & Kitchen.

Incredible location in CWE!

hUNTLEIGh 30 hUNTLEIGh WOODS | $1,899,000 5 BR/7 BA home all on 3+ acres in Ladue school district. Finished lower level, pool, pool house and much more.

CREvE COEUR 47 WILLIAmSBURG ROAD | $2,250,000 Country French manse. 1.2 acres. Main floor master, viking kitchen, & saltwater pool. 6 BR/9BA. 10490 LADUE ROAD | $1,795,000 Completely renovated. Ladue schools.

Terrazzo, custom ironwork & museum lighting. Luxe master suite. Guest house.

OLIvETTE 9445 OLD BONhOmmE | $737,500 Elegant and updated ranch. 3 beds/5 baths, 5 garage spaces, in-ground pool & separate apartment. Secluded w/ 1.8 acres in Ladue Schools.

kIRkWOOD/DES PERES $ 4 TOPPING LANE | $1,349,000 Newer 1.5 story luxury home convenient to best shopping & restaurants. $500,000 in improvements. Over 7,600 Sf total living areas.

3 RANCh LANE | $649,000 Spectacular 1.5 story, 5 BR home rested on an acre w/ 3 season porch & luxury master bathroom suite.

ROCk hILL/WEBSTER GROvES 9454 PLAINfIELD DRIvE | $189,000 Charming 3 BR/2 BA home in the heart of Rock Hill. Private backyard backs up to a large common ground area.

ChESTERfIELD/BALLWIN 19 RIDGE CREST DRIvE | $455,000 Beautiful home in the popular River Bend Estates. 5 beds/3.5 BA. Over an acre with spectacular views.

494 BRIGhTSPUR | $219,000 3BR/2BA spacious ranch w/ beautiful backyard w/ two private patios. Located on quiet cul-de-sac.

TOWN AND COUNTy $ 12817 DUBON LANE | $1,375,000 Higginbotham built 4 BD/6 BA/8500SF. Private and built to commercial standards.

Gourmet kitchen. 6000SF of hardwood floors.

jEffERESON COUNTy 2108 RUTh DRIvE | $107,900 4BR/2BR newer home has updated flooring throughout, great value and great condition w/ open floor plan. 1512 SF.

CONDOS/TOWNhOmES 40 BRIGhTON WAy, 2S | $625,000 Fabulous condo near Shaw Park! Secure entry, elevator, 2BR/2BA, neutral decor, 2 balconies, 2 garage spaces.

622 fOREST COURT # 1C | $619,000 Luxury 2 BR/2 BA first floor condo.

Expansive private terrace.

310 WAvERLy PLACE | $425,000 3 BR/2.5 BA condo w/ walk-out lower level. Two-car attached garage. Gated community. 1850+sqft.

$ 950 E RUE DE LA BANQUE, UNIT L3 | $129,500 Updated unit features an open concept!

New kitchen w/ stainless appliances, granite counter tops, 2br/2ba.

1153 OLIvE vILLAGE | $69,000 2-3bdrm condo in Ladue Schools with low Condo Fees. Fabulous investment opportunity.

homework] Dear Homework,

Last summer we moved into this Webster Groves Tudor. We need help figuring out how to make it more modern and inviting. Right now, it’s an imposing stone tower, and the other parts of the house fade into the background. I don’t want to fight against its Tudor-ness, but I would like to embrace it in a way that makes the house seem fresher and brighter.

Sincerely,

—Waiting for the Big Reveal

Dear Waiting for the Big Reveal,

As you can see from my drawing, if we give the tall tree to the left a ‘haircut,’ a whole hidden wing of the house is revealed, showing that the facade is nicely balanced to begin with. By planting a pink dogwood in front of the stone chimney, this section of the elevation is softened by a tree that won’t grow too large.

To the right, a tall evergreen adds verticality to the low sunroom extension. By introducing a continuous line of base planting, one’s eye moves from tall evergreen to tall evergreen, making the facade feel wider and statelier. This always happens when a home is framed by its landscape rather than hidden or even overwhelmed by it.

I don’t know if it looks fresher or brighter, but to my eye, it looks much better.

Thanks for the interesting example, —Homework

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Pillows make it easy to change seasons. This hand-painted beauty by MacKenzie-Childs is a sure way to welcome spring.

Available at B. Davis Design in Kirkwood.

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2 | Immerse

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Extend your outdoor entertaining season with Casual Fireside from O.W. Lee. The line is setting the standard for outdoor entertainment with the most sophisticated collection of outdoor fire pits and accessories available. Now at Amini's.

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4 | Kodner Gallery

Kodner Gallery announces new arrivals of fine paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, antiquities and objets d’art. New inventory currently features works by Joe Jones, Charles M. Russell, Thomas Hart Benton, Ernest Trova, Tiffany Studios, Pablo Picasso, Dale Chihuly, Oscar E. Berninghaus and many others. Stop by or visit us online.

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Add curb appeal this spring with Exteriors by Mosby. Whether it’s roofing, siding, windows or doors, the home design experts can add a fresh look to your home’s exterior.

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6 | Sport Court St. Louis

Sport Court St. Louis creates multi-use backyard courts for families who want to provide a safe place for their children to be active and have the versatility to play volleyball, basketball, roller hockey and racquet sports all on one court.

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8 | Wilson Lighting

Does your home need a little freshening for spring? Let the Wilson Lighting staff help you find the perfect piece from our new daily arrivals.

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9 | California Closets

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She wanted her condo to better reflect her open and vibrant personality. To access natural lighting, we opened up spaces by moving walls, removing columns and adding a transom window. We also renovated the kitchen, repairing all its floors from previous water damage and installing new wood and tile floors. Energy-efficient windows, French doors and fresh paint in lively colors completed the transformation.

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3 The Prado | $578,000 | Pr/SqFt: $156.77 Gladys Manion | Agent: Bob Barrett

[ 63130 ] 971 Morehouse Lane | $380,000 Pr/SqFt: $179.25 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty Agent: Erica Willert 401 Alta Dena Court | $370,000 Pr/SqFt: $198.29 RE/MAX Results | Agent: Evren Senol

[ 63131 ] 12865 Thornhill Court | $990,000 Pr/SqFt: $182.52 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Agents: Mark & Neil Gellman 12032 Conway Road | $995,000 Pr/SqFt: $248.75 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty Agent: Elaine Medve 8 Vouga Lane | $1,580,000 | Pr/SqFt: $287.01 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate | Agent: Karen Wagner 11928 Conway Road | $365,000 Janet McAfee | Agent: Pamela Berra

88 Arundel Place | $1,050,000 | Pr/SqFt: $301.20 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-T&C Agent: Shannon Affleck Borello

12914 N. Topping Estates Drive | $1,760,000 Pr/SqFt: $326.47 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate | Agent: Diane Patershuk

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18 Glen Abbey Drive | $1,895,592 Pr/SqFt: $358.47 Gladys Manion | Agent: Wayne Norwood

4909 Laclede Ave., No. 2004 | $640,000 Pr/SqFt: $404.55 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Agent: John Milonas

[ 63119 ] 417 W. Swon Ave. | $1,250,000 | Pr/SqFt: $277.90 Janet McAfee | Agent: Kathleen Lovett

[ 63122 ] 1205 N. Clay Ave. | $365,000 | Pr/SqFt: $204.14 RedKey Realty St. Louis Agent: Catherine M. O'Neill

[ 63141 ] 665 N. Mosley Road | $415,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Abdel Yezza 19 Lawrence Drive | $670,000 | Pr/SqFt: $162.58 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Agent: Patrick McLaughlin 9 Ladue Meadows Lane | $1,100,000 Pr/SqFt: $217.35 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty Agent: Lisa Martel

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646 S. Berry Road | $530,666 | Pr/SqFt: $139.65 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties 8929 White Ave. | $465,000 | Pr/SqFt: $158.92 Agent: Diane Denny Coldwell Banker Premier Group 401 Clark Ave. | $705,000 | Pr/SqFt: $233.68 Agent: Karen Hoemeke Laura McCarthy-Clayton | Agent: Ellen L. Dolan