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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] In today’s Backtalk column, the ladies have taken on one of the most contentious issues in American family life: dinnertime.

More precisely, what to do when kids refuse to eat what their mom has prepared? Now, the way a family handles this issue speaks volumes. As far as I can tell, food has been used forever in the generational power struggle.

For example, I learned at a very early age that the way to please Mom would be to eat her food. That’s why I boycotted it—and why she basically chased me around the house with a bowl of chicken soup. To this day, I eschew chopped liver and gefilte fish. Of course, when I became a mom, the game continued, only with me doing the chasing. Patty and Raschelle are a lot more logical about it (they’ve obviously never been, or had, Jewish mothers). Their advice: If kids don’t want to eat Mom’s food, they can help themselves to peanut butter and jelly. (Is that even legal?)

Things only get worse when it comes to feeding the grandkids—although it ceases to be a battle. They win, period.

When my grandson, during a visit here at age 3, asked for chicken and mashed potatoes, I dutifully boned and skinned the meat, carefully diced it and presented the plate with joy. His response? Actually, I think I want a hot dog. And you know what?

I cooked one up with a smile.

—Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

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COVER STORY – Friends of Wings BOOKSHELF TALK OF THE TOWNS INSIDER

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CONNECTING FOR A CAUSE COVER STORY – Cathedral Concerts GET TO KNOW – Jim Connett HAPPENINGS DAYMAKERS – Dave Zettler BACKTALK

IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD 40 COVER STORY – SLUCare 41 HEALTH – Ear, Nose & Throat Therapies 44 PARENT TRAP – What’s Really Important 45 HEALTH FLASH 46 WHAT WE LOVE IN – Face Moisturizers 47 GET THE LOOK – Sandra Bullock

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knew she didn’t have long to live. When her mom, trying to divert the child after a rough bout of chemo, asked how she wanted to celebrate her next birthday, Beth just shrugged. Then a caregiver from Wings, BJC’s pediatric hospice and palliative care program, told Beth’s parents about Joyful Celebrations, which allows terminally ill children to mark a special day with family, classmates or friends. Instead of planning for a birthday that might never come, Beth and her family opted to celebrate her half-birthday. Friends of Wings supplied the cake, balloons, a small gift and other treats; Beth supplied the smiles.

Joyful Celebrations is dedicated to honoring milestones in patients’ lives. “It gives kids a moment of happiness and normalcy amidst the stress of dealing with a life-limiting illness,” explains Molly Gray, who heads the Joyful Celebrations committee with co-chair Mimi Baumstark. Both Gray and Baumstark belong to Friends of Wings, which raises funds and provides volunteer support for the hospice.

The program began last year as a way for Wings families to recognize birthdays. “After all, kids are still kids, even if they’re terminally ill—and who doesn’t like cake?” Gray says. By popular demand, the program has since expanded to include any occasion the patient wants to celebrate, including half-birthdays, the end of a chemo cycle, graduation and prom.

Recent celebrations included a post-chemo makeover so a high school girl could attend prom in style; a princess party for five little girls with full princess regalia, glittery manicures, lunch and a ride in a pink limo; tickets to The Muny’s production of The King and I for a young theater fan, plus a backstage tour; a gift certificate to an electronics store for a bedridden boy who excelled at video games; and a roomful of colorful balloons for a youngster who loved them. “These kids and their families knew they were dying, but they were determined to live as fully as possible as long as they could,” Gray says. “Joyful Celebrations helped them do that.”

The program reached about 30 patients last year. “We’re starting to get more requests, and we want to say yes to everyone,” Gray says. “But it takes a lot of cakes and volunteers to make it happen!” Proceeds from this year’s Big Bear Brunch, a major Friends of Wings fundraiser, go to Joyful Celebrations. The circus-themed event, emceed by Paul Cook of Y98-FM, takes place Dec. 7 at The Ritz-Carlton. Amy McGuire, Miriam Rotskoff and Jennifer Cook serve as chairs.

“Time is precious, and it becomes even more so when you realize you have only a finite amount,” Gray says. “Anyone with a terminally ill child understands this all too well. A roomful of balloons is a simple thing, but it might be the last happy memory shared by the entire family. And if it brings a smile to a child’s face, it’s so worthwhile.”

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BOOKSHELF LITERARY LADIES by stephanie zeilenga THE CLUB: Combining friendship with intellectual stimulation is what the Literary Ladies, a

West County-based book club founded in 2010, is all about. “It was started as a means to get together and discuss interesting books as a social and intellectual activity,” says book club member Linda Shore. “I love the camaraderie of the book club and the opportunity it gives for intellectual discovery. It forces me to read more and on a regular basis.” In the club’s early stages, meetings were held in members’ homes, accompanied by a potluck dinner.

Now, they’re often held in restaurants. “We tend to get off-topic a lot—that’s one of our weaknesses,” Shore says. “We’re a bunch of old friends, several who graduated high school together or have known each other for decades.”

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TALK [TOWNS] by bill beggs jr.

As two outlet malls in the Valley jockey for position, their ripple effect is already being felt. Chesterfield officials say restaurants have enjoyed an uptick of more than 10 percent since the malls opened in August. The city has approved beefing up its police presence by adding three patrol officers to the force. How’s business? Premium Outlets, the westernmost of the two, has plans to expand. Taubman Prestige Outlets still has space. Optimists foresee a healthy future for both centers—only time will tell. One company, Brooks Brothers, has hedged its bets—there’s an outlet at both centers. They’re all looking toward Black Friday, two weeks and two days away (but who’s counting), with a mixture of delight and dread. Throughout the world of retail, some store associates are referring to the Thanksgiving holiday as ‘Thanks-for-Nothing Thursday’… they’ll gobble some turkey and take a nap early—before going to work at some point on Thanksgiving Day. Taubman

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some patient payments, police say, but she claimed it was to help her mother pay medical bills. And ... hundreds of protesters converged on Monsanto headquarters to draw attention to their concerns about potential health dangers presented by genetically modified crops, a core business of the global company.

Protesters widely believe that foodstuffs made from modified crops should be labeled as such. The company, in a statement, reiterated the contention that its technology helps farmers get more from their land, meanwhile conserving water and energy.

‘Mode a la pie’ is what you could call a signature concoction at Andy’s for fall. A slice of apple pie is inserted into the yummy, oh-so-smooth, frozen custard. The company’s first St. Louis location opened last month in Kirkwood; Springfield, Mo., with five stores, is where Andy’s originated.

Some might say fall is a curious time

product is made fresh every hour—with ‘Really!’ emphasized in luminescent white.

The stand seemed to go up overnight on the spot where a vacant Long John Silver’s had languished for years. It’s right across Kirkwood Road (at Monroe) from whence the late, lamented Marble Slab Creamery once enticed. There’s a method to the seeming madness of the

WEBSTER GROVES

fall opening. The beloved stand near the train station, The Custard Station, is open only during the warmer months.

Andy’s arrival means there’ll be plenty of custardy goodness year-round.

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throws open its doors at 6 p.m. and will ring sales through the night, not closing again until 10 p.m. on Black Friday.

A couple of quickies from last month in Creve Coeur: A medical-office receptionist confessed to pocketing

to open such a confectionery, but the crowd milling about would disagree.

IMHO, Andy’s will give Ted Drewes a run for his money.

Neon tubing brightens up the outside of the aluminum building, whose design evokes that of a 1960s-era McDonald’s.

And neon lets the curious know that the

to be had. But wait! Thursday through Saturday, the store reopens at 9 p.m. to entice the late-night crowd with selections such as chicken and waffle, barbecue, and maple and bacon. Think the Jilly’s of doughnuts, only stranger.

Meander to Maplewood in the morning (or evening) next time the munchies strike. Did someone say, ‘bacon’?

Strange Donuts is open. For real. And, it has been for about a month. Well, the wacky, weird and wonderful shop has been teasing us for almost a year: Will they, or won’t they? Reminds me of the Bill Cosby bit about a boy thinking he’s about to get a kiss, but then the girl’s all, ‘Go away, go away, go away!’ Was the on-again, off-again opening … ‘next week; next month; soon’ … a marketing ploy? At this point, who cares? Where else you gonna get a doughnut that tastes like gooey butter cake, or s’mores (replete with a marshmallow on top)? The shop’s first day was not unlike a blockbuster film opening: A line had formed long before showtime, 6 a.m. By noon in the shop at 2709 Sutton Ave., visitors could only experience doughnut envy.

Nary a scrumptious goodie with Froot Loops or graham-cracker crumbs on top

Knuckleheads often tell tall tales, which is partly why we use that term of, um, endearment to refer to dumb criminals. But telling the truth is what got a man from St. Charles and two others in big trouble.

OK, bragging. One guy’s mother had recently collected $25,000 from a lawsuit.

The three acquaintances were cellmates at the county clink in St. Charles when they hatched a scheme to burglarize the home and make off with the cash. (How apocalyptic of her—where’d she keep it— in the mattress?) Continued braggadocio got these boys back where they needed to go; an acquaintance of the three was the informant who tipped off the cops. When the three stooges showed up at Mom’s to find the money, they found only the police waiting for them. We doubt Mom will help her money-grubbing son with making his $50,000 bail … especially since police say these guys brought a shotgun. Wonder what sort of hare-brained scheme they’ll come up with in jail this time? Doubtful Mom’s going to bake a cake for her boy with a hacksaw hidden inside.

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The notices from a law firm to Yours Truly about an alleged traffic violation at Grand Avenue and Interstate 44 have slowed somewhat. The ‘red light’ camera at the intersection caught me doing something wrong in July 2012: what, the notice doesn’t specify.

I won’t argue with the camera … well, unless I was making a right turn on red onto the interstate ramp, which I do at least 30 times a month. But EVERYbody treats that like a yield sign.

If not everybody, then lots of bodies. Which is probably why the notices come presorted, like your Dillard’s bill … too many violators to count. (And the law firm is in San Antonio: Why not a local firm? They have to come from another city named after a saint? Are authorities in the Gateway City afraid of demonstrations outside?) Well, a St. Louis judge recently voided a woman’s $100 ticket, finding the ordinance conflicts with state law. I’m waiting with untold thousands of my brothers and sisters to see how the whole ‘red light’ thing plays out. The fat lady has yet to sing.

If backers of the $43 million Loop Trolley aren’t feeling the love so much these days, they’re also scratching their heads. A federal lawsuit filed late last month alleges that the 1 percent sales tax approved by voters to support a 2.2-mile line from the Delmar Loop to the Missouri History Museum violated state election laws and the U.S. Constitution. What’s more, the suit claims that the project is out of bounds: that is, it stretches beyond its original boundaries. According to the suit, the Transportation Development District (TDD) approved in 2008 by mail-in ballot allowed property owners with significant acreage along the route to cast several votes, while residents got only one. Wait—there’s more. A second suit, filed this month in state court, claims the project violates Sunshine Laws. Well, OK. Five years it takes to cry foul? Nonetheless, the project appears to be on track: a $25 million federal grant was awarded in 2010; construction bids are expected in a few weeks; and work on the line should start in late winter or early spring.

I have to admit that the Webster University billboard along the Interstate 70 route connecting the Lou to Columbia was a bit over my head. In my defense, it’s not only (gulp) really high off the ground, but you just zip past it so darn fast.

Webster boasts the national champ chess team. Perhaps bowl-bound, the Missouri Tigers football team was undefeated until recently. The billboard brilliantly puts a tongue-in-cheek spin on the whole thing.

On our local institution’s billboard, two of Webster’s chess champs, Wesley So and Mara Kamphorst, stare down the viewer; So wears a headband, Kamphorst has the black smudges under her eyes that gridders typically wear. (Does that really work in football? It might in chess if the young lady sat down for a match with that sort of makeup applied, along with the confident ‘check … mate’ expression, for intimidation.)

If chess champs So or Kamphorst were to go out for football, neither would make it playing on the offensive or defensive line. But I bet any one of their pawns would kick the bricks right out of your rook.

And just as Mizzou’s team probably weighs more than Webster’s, we surmise that Webster’s marketing budget is eclipsed by Mizzou’s: For years, eastbound I-70 travelers haven’t been able to miss a series of billboards stretched out before them, each of the first six emblazoned with one letter in M-I-ZZ-O-U, the seventh and last saying … well, it’s too high and the car is passing too fast.

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THE[IN]SIDER #TS smalltalk

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

St. Louisans say a lot in 140 characters.

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Cedric the Entertainer initiated plans for a future WOMEN’S PAVILION AT SSM ST. MARY’S HEALTH CENTER in appreciation of the care his mother has received at the hospital.

He launched ‘A Night with Cedric and Friends,’ a gala to be held Oct. 25, 2014 at Peabody Opera House. Proceeds from the event will go toward the pavilion, which will be named after the actor/ comedian’s mother, Rosetta Boyce Kyles.

11/3 Joe Straus @JoeStrauss Most disturbing thing about Rams loss was number of empty seats late in 4th qtr of single possession game.

Dome numbingly quiet.

11/2 Governor Jay Nixon @GovJayNixon Another win by undefeated @MizzouVB was a promising start to the wknd at #Mizzou. Looking forward to tonight’s match up against the Vols

Villa Duchesne junior Brittany Green recently won the CLASS 1 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ TENNIS STATE SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP, defeating opponent Sydnie Whiteside of Chillicothe 6-2, 6-1 during the final match in Springfield. “Tennis is an individual sport and can get a little lonely, so my favorite thing about playing for Villa is having so much team support,” Green says. “We’re always pumping each other up!” Parents are Bart and Linda Green of Chesterfield.

11/2 Michael Wacha @MichaelWacha Headed back to Texas.

Thank you St. Louis and cardinal nation for a great season. It was a great ride!

Going to miss this team!

10/31 Jason Motte @JMotte30 Just found out in STL the kids tell jokes before they get candy. I’m used to Memphis & cars full of 16-22 yr olds saying “Give me candy” 10/30 Josh McCoy @jam10mccoy Is it me or has this stl weather been dragging y’all?

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T&S society photographer Carla Falasco has been named EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RAPE AND VIOLENCE END NOW (RAVEN), an organization that provides non-violence interventions and counseling for men who abuse, and education for at-risk youth exposed to violence in their homes and communities.

Falasco previously worked at The Women’s Safe House for five years.

Local author JAN GREENBERG, who wrote Ballet for Martha, has a NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK out. The Mad Potter focuses on Biloxi-born George E. Ohr, an eccentric artist and showman who turned Mississippi mud into highly collectible ceramics.

Greenberg’s co-author is Sandra Jordan.

GARY SOULE has joined the law firm of GOLDSTEIN & PRESSMAN as of counsel.

Soule, recently named president of the Collaborative Family Law Association of St. Louis, is an experienced family law attorney, mediator and collaborative practitioner— and the husband of T&S ‘What to Wear Where’ columnist Ellen Soule.

Did you know the first mobile phone was used in St. Louis?

Or that a St. Louisan ended the Cold War? Well, KMOX talk show host and T&S columnist CHARLIE BRENNAN knows.

Just in time for the city’s 250th birthday, he’s gathered hundreds of little-known facts and oddities about the Gateway City in HIS NEW BOOK, Amazing St. Louis: 250 Years of Great Tales and Curiosities. He recently signed copies for other local history buffs at St. Louis County Library.

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of Christmas in a Heavenly Setting Cathedral Basilica December 7 & 8, 2013

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CATHEDRAL [CONCERTS by rebecca koenig

A CLEAR SOLO VOICE SINGS OUT LYRICS to “Once In Royal David’s City,” the beloved carol that traditionally opens the Christmas Eve concert procession at King’s College in Cambridge. But you don’t have to go to England to hear it, and you don’t have to wait until Christmas Eve, either. The song is on the program for the ninth annual Saint Louis Cathedral Concert Christmas performances, 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8. “It focuses on the true meaning of Christmas and the holiday season,” says Scott Kennebeck, the program’s executive director.

There are plenty of musical events in town, but Kennebeck believes a concert at the Basilica is something special. “Attending one in the Cathedral is on another level,” he says. “With the architecture and mosaics, it gives it a whole other meaning.

Especially at holiday time, music can provide a transcendent experience. When you add that dimension to the text of Christmas, in that setting, it has the ability to transport you to another world.”

Accompanied by an orchestra, the Archdiocesan children’s, adult and hand bell choirs will perform sacred Christmas music during the concerts. This year’s major work is Gloria by Vivaldi, with solos performed by Stella Markou and Erin Haupt.

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Other pieces include traditional carols and music by John Rutter.

In January, the two-decades-old Saint Louis Cathedral Concert series, which presents eight to 10 shows each year, brings a new set of chamber music performances out into the community. St. Louis Symphony members Kristin Ahlstrom (violin), Shannon Farrell Williams (viola) and Bjorn Ranheim (cello), plus Jennifer Mazzoni (flute) and Mathew Mazzoni (piano) will perform works by Mozart, Brahms and Copland. “It is music that really expresses hope and joy,” Kennebeck says. “Classical music has the ability to transport us out of our everyday lives and hopefully make us aspire to something better.” Audiences can attend the free shows at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Mary Queen of Peace in Webster Groves, Jan. 23 at Incarnate Word in Chesterfield and Jan. 28 at Little Flower Catholic Church in Richmond Heights.

In addition to its other scheduled performances, Cathedral Concerts has a fundraising gala in March at The Four Seasons, where it will present Jim Connett and Radio Arts Foundation with its Great Music Award. David Halen, the concertmaster from the St. Louis Symphony, will perform.

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. LOUIS GIFT SHOP, LOCATED AT 4431 LINDELL BLVD. TO PURCHASE TICKETS OVER THE PHONE OR ONLINE, CALL 314.533.7662 OR VISIT CATHEDRALCONCERTS.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY JON FOGEL | COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF CATHEDRAL CONCERTS

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by tony di martino | photo by bill barrett WHAT I DO I’m general manager of Radio Arts Foundation’s classical music station at 96.3 KHIT HD2 and 107.3. It’s also available online at rafstl.org. WHY I DO IT I love meeting artists and discovering their passion, talent and focus— and helping our community do the same. FAMILY My family is made up of my mom, Marie, who’s 98 and a rock if there ever was one. My wife is Sally Bliss, director emeritus of Dance St. Louis, and my daughters are Erin, a carnivore keeper at Saint Louis Zoo, and Kelsey, a clothing designer in Chicago.

Our granddaughter, Emily, is 2 years old and a beautiful genius of extraordinary dimension. ORIGINS I’m an Army brat who’s lived all over. I spent a good deal of time in Fort Myer, Va., where my father was the post’s chaplain. EDUCATION Studied mass communications at SIUE. EARLIEST AMBITION I wanted to be a comedian, musician, entertainer and private eye. I’m still looking for the job that encompasses all four. I’m closing in on it.

FIRST JOB As a kid, I delivered the Daily News in Washington, D.C. I was always on time and had an accurate bike toss. They still miss me. CAREER PATH I wanted to be a tech guy, but the idea of being on-air intrigued me. When offered the chance to do the weekend graveyard shift at WRTH 590, I took it. The rest is history. GREATEST CHALLENGE Getting this station built and on the air. FAVORITE MOVIE O Brother, Where Art Thou. I’ve gone into meetings saying, “Damn, we’re in a tight spot! Say, is any of you boys Smithies?” FAVORITE BOOK MobyDick. We all have a whale to pursue. MOVIE

CHARACTER I’D MOST LIKE TO RESEMBLE Sam Spade in The Maltese

Falcon, looking for the stuff that dreams are made of. HERO/HEROINE My mom and dad. They’ve given me their wisdom, support and encouragement, but love always came first.

BEST ADVICE I EVER GOT My dad told me to listen more, talk less and remain calm when the big thing comes at you, because elephants are afraid of mice. BEST ADVICE I EVER GAVE Help those who ask you, help double those who don’t know how. HOW I UNWIND I hang out with Sally and Big Toots, our 26-pound Maine Coon cat, watching sports and sipping a glass of wine for closure. SATURDAY NIGHT DELIGHT Symphony, opera, theater, fundraisers and laughter. VACATION ESCAPE Prince Edward Island, Canada. I can’t say much—the islanders are afraid more people like me will show up. HANG TIME Franco, Herbies, I Fratellini. GOALS Grow the signal strength, win a Marconi Award, and secure an endowment for RAF-STL. ONE MORE THING I like talking to people who’d like to help RAF-STL, who have ideas and a willingness to be there for us. RAF is just seven people. We need all the help we can get.

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IT’S THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY. A SEAMLESS PARTNERSHIP. THE FEELING YOU GET FROM GIVING.

“Working with the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation is easy. We’re able to support the nonprofits we love in St. Louis and elsewhere, and avoid the administrative headaches that can come with operating a family foundation. We enjoy having the options of dropping a note, going online, or sending an email to make our grants to wonderful organizations like City Academy.

“The Foundation also capably manages the funds we’ve set aside for our charitable initiatives, and that helps our gifting dollars go farther. That’s good news for the organizations we care about and for our community. Collaborating with the Foundation continues to be a rewarding partnership!”

Arnold & Hazel Donald, St. Louis

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WINGS OF HOPE

Wings of Hope was nominated for the annual Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize for providing an unusual level of service to mankind.

Heartland Bank and David Minton, its president and CEO, were honored for the bank’s support of the Missouri National Guard and Reserve. Minton received the Seven Seals Award from the National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and the Missouri Outstanding Military Support Award.

PICTURED: DAVID MINTON, E. TRACEY BECKETTE

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST. LOUIS

Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presented a donor appreciation concert and reception hosted by The Centene Charitable Foundation in the Centene Auditorium. Among the performers pictured are Grant Riew, Christopher Halen and Miran Halen.

PHOTO BY MARGARET RAMBO

GOODNIGHT ST. LOUIS BOOK SIGNING AND LAUNCH PARTY

ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Co-authors Julie Dubray and June Herman and illustrator Karen Heyse introduced their book, Goodnight St. Louis to 100 guests at Sheila Michalski’s home. Geeta Swaminathan co-hosted.

Book sale proceeds went to Ready Readers and the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Oncology Wing.

Barry and Barbara Beracha hosted a SLSO Patron Party at their Warson home.

Conductor David Robertson, Dr. Fred Bronstein and co-chairs Peggy Ritter and Marsha Rusnack thanked guests for their support and spoke about the Oct. 19 Red Velvet Ball with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

PICTURED: FRONT: JULIE DUBRAY, JUNE HERMAN, BACK: SHEILA MICHALSKI, KAREN HEYSE, GEETA SWAMINATHAN, PHOTO BY MARGARET RAMBO

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DAYMAKERS] by stephanie zeilenga

BRIGHT AND FRAGRANT FLORAL DISPLAYS GREET CUSTOMERS walking into the Lindbergh Schnucks. This is the handiwork of floral manager Dave Zettler who, for the past three years, has made it his business to brighten peoples’ days. And if elderly female customers bringing him sweet treats is any indication, the quality of service he provides is stellar. With almost two decades of experience in the industry, he says getting to make people happy is the most rewarding perk of his job.

Q: WHAT’S YOUR REGULAR DAY LIKE? A: Every day is a holiday on Lindbergh. You never really know what you’re in for, so you need to be prepared for anything. I

set the displays, make new arrangements, and I entertain the customers and make sure they’re taken care of. That’s first and foremost—taking care of the customers and their needs. I work with them and give them ideas and inspiration. It’s a fun and challenging place to be. You get to tap into your creativity and bring peoples’ dreams to life, because they often have an idea but need help turning their dreams into a reality.

Q: WALK ME THROUGH A TYPICAL INTERACTION WITH A CUSTOMER. A: First and foremost, I like to let people know I genuinely care about them. I ask them what brings them in and whether they

have a vision they want me to work with. Nine times out of 10 they just say, “We trust you.” I have built that rapport, where people really trust me. They’ll let me know their budget, and we’ll go from there. It’s not rare for someone to walk in with a box of vases and say, “We’re having a party, this is what my theme is, just make it beautiful.” And we really do it from concept to completion. It’s all about giving people ideas and inspiration.

Q: HAVE YOU PUT A PERSONAL STAMP ON THE LINDBERGH SCHNUCK’S FLORAL DEPARTMENT? A: A lot of what is displayed are personal pieces, things I found and repurposed. That makes this place unique. I also will deliver

large orders personally. I like to set them up to make sure everything looks good. I also do home visits for special projects, or for people who are having large dinner parties.

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Q: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THE FLORAL INDUSTRY? A: It gives you the ability to change someone’s attitude and make their day. It’s amazing to think of the influence and impact

you can have on someone’s life without realizing it. I truly have enjoyed getting to know people—I’m definitely a people person.

It’s inspiring to learn what you mean to people and what they mean to you. I’ve developed some lifelong friendships here.

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Enjoy the best brunch in St. Louis, as you take in sweeping views of Forest Park from The Chase Starlight Roof.

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NONPROFIT NEWS 1 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION SILVER BALL

The Arthritis Foundation Silver Ball Dec. 7 at The Four Seasons Hotel honors Dr. Matthew Bradley, Ron Kruszewski of Stifel, Joe Jansen and Kim Kitowski. To learn more, visit afsilverballstl.org.

Four Seasons Hotel | 314.991.9333 | afsilverballstl.org

2 KIDS IN THE MIDDLE

Thanks to our partnership with St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund, we are pleased to announce a significant reduction in sliding scale counseling fees for St. Louis County families.

2650 S. Hanley Road, Ste. 150 | 314.909.9922 kidsinthemiddle.org

3 THE GREATER SAINT LOUIS “Tout à Trac takes this classic and turns it into an original and creative entertainment experience for the whole family.”

-Le Journal de Montréal

COCA PRESENTS THÉÂTRE TOUT À TRAC’S

PINOCCHIO

November 16 & 17 Saturday at 2:00pm and 5:00pm Sunday at 1:00pm and 4:00pm

Revisit the story of a boy born out of a talking piece of wood who discovers the meaning of growing up through a thousand trials. To become a “real” boy, he will have to face the terrible Puppet Theatre Director, suffer the malice of Mr. Fox and the Cat, escape from Toyland and save his father from the belly of a giant fish!

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Tickets $16-$20 | 314.561.4877 www.cocastl.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Emmanuel Haynes was honored in Washington, D.C., for his participation in STL Youth Jobs, founded

by The Greater St. Louis Community Foundation, Incarnate Word Foundation and the City of St. Louis to help young people develop workplace skills.

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4 COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Construction is underway for Community School’s Centennial Arts Center, a new wing containing a 500-seat performance space and improved arts classrooms. The project is expected to be completed by the school’s centennial weekend in April 2014.

900 Lay Road | 314.991.0005 | communityschool.com

5 ENDANGERED WOLF CENTER

Visit our gift shop during Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Starting at 11 a.m., visitors can take a $10 hourly tour of the animals.

6750 Tyson Valley Road | 636.938.5900 endangeredwolfcenter.org

6 DELTA GAMMA CENTER FOR

CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS On Dec. 9, 1951, the first Delta Gamma Shining Light Tree Lot opened with 220 women setting out to sell 3,400 trees to benefit the newly formed Delta Gamma Center of St. Louis.

1750 S. Big Bend Blvd. | 314.776.1300 | dgckids.org

7 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

The Cars for Homes vehicle donation program supports the mission of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis to build homes, communities and hope. Visit carsforhomes.org or call 1.877.277.4344.

3763 Forest Park Ave. | 314.371.0400 | habitatstl.org

8 VOYCE

Attend Voyce’s 19th Annual Caregiver Awards Luncheon and Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dec. 5 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. Purchase $60 tickets ($600 tables) at voycestl.org.

2013 Epworth Christmas Cards $10 for a pack of 15 cards

available with or without a religious verse

Proceeds benefit abused and neglected youth.

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12 STERLING BANK

Sterling Bank provides continued support of The Little Bit Foundation and was a proud sponsor of its annual gala, Join the Journey. The foundation helps more than 4,300 disadvantaged children in 16 St. Louis area schools.

50 S. Bemiston Ave. | 314.571.5610 | sterbank.com

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St. Louisan Kirby Mack has joined the COCA staff as general manager and will work closely with executive director Kelly Pollock on strategic direction. Mack comes to COCA from Edward Jones Investments.

524 Trinity Ave. | 314.725.6555 | cocastl.org

14 FRIENDS OF WINGS JOYFUL

CELEBRATIONS PROGRAM The Joyful Celebrations program recognizes a milestone or birthday in the life of a Wings patient and provides normalcy and a joyful moment as they mark a special day with family and friends, balloons, a small gift and cake.

1935 Belt Way Drive | 314.953.1662 | friendsofwings.org

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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS If you’re considering returning to school, take advantage of Walk-In Wednesdays Nov. 20 and Dec. 18, to talk to advisers at University College, the professional and continuing education division at Washington University.

January Hall, Room 20 | 314.935.6700 ucollege.wustl.edu/walkinwednesday

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UNIQUE BOUTIQUE Unique Boutique, hosted by John Burroughs School, features the work of dozens of nationally and locally recognized artists and merchants and is open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 23 and 24.

755 S. Price Road | 314-993-4040 | jburroughs.org

17 EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

Epworth received a two-year grant from the St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund. Totaling more than $5.4 million, the grant funds all 10 programs for which Epworth applied.

110 N. Elm Ave. | 314.961.5718 | epworth.org

18 FRIENDS OF KIRKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY

Youngsters can buy gifts for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and friends at kid-friendly prices from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or while supplies last, at the Children’s Room on the lower level of the library.

140 E. Jefferson Ave. | 314.821.5770, ext. 1023 kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org

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St. Louis Cathedral Concerts introduces a new Chamber Music Concert Series at Mary, Queen of Peace in Webster Groves Jan. 17, Incarnate Word in Chesterfield Jan. 23, and Little Flower in Richmond Heights Jan. 28.

4431 Lindell Blvd. | 314.533.7662 | cathedralconcerts.org

10 ROSSMAN SCHOOL

Barry Lane, internationally known writer and founder of the Discover Writing Company, will visit Rossman School this winter to share his expertise and inspire students at writer’s workshops and an assembly.

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Moneta Momentum volunteers, with support from Moneta Group Charitable Foundation, spend time cooking and serving meals at Ronald McDonald House. This year, volunteers have served three dinners and will return again later this month.

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W E E M P OW E R A N D E D U C AT E Join Us to Honor Exceptional Caregivers Shop Holiday Boutique 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Meet Nominees from Home, Hospice and Long-Term Care Communities

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The Way Education Should Be  Two full-time teachers in each classroom.  Test scores among the highest in the nation.  Drama, art, woodshop, music, French, band & daily P.E.  16-acre campus with fields, trails & pond.  Age 3 through 6th grade.  Half- and full-day programs for 3-year-olds.

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Thursday, December 5 Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Lunch begins 11:45 a.m.

[BACKTALK A NEW KIND OF ADVICE COLUMN by raschelle burton & patty hannum I MAKE ABOUT THREE DIFFERENT MEALS EVERY DINNER BECAUSE NO ONE IN MY FAMILY WILL EAT THE SAME THING. HOW CAN I SIMPLIFY?

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PATTY: Huh? Unless you have plans to audition for Master Chef, you are crazy! My rule has always been if you don’t like what I am serving you are welcome to find something else to eat. Face it, some kids have ‘baby taste buds’ well into their teenage years. So, as long as you have some sort of cereal, cold cuts, or peanut butter and jelly in the cupboard, let them make their own meal and stop being their personal chef. No one has ever died from eating too many cans of Spaghettios, though they might turn an odd color of orange.

RASCHELLE: Do what I did, which is what all the men I love and admire have done for centuries: I hired myself a wife! In fact I hired more than one. OK, they’re not actually wives but they are wonderful people, mostly women but not all, who make their living by helping harried families run smoothly. I adopted this outsourcing philosophy shortly after becoming a single mom nearly a decade ago. Honestly, getting married didn’t seem like it was going to solve this particular problem for me in the way that a good transactional relationship could. And I was right, so now I hire the professionals to cook meals to order, to mow the grass, to do the laundry and grocery shop. What do I do, you ask? Well, I do what all the men I love and admire do: I go to the office.

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I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MANY PARENTS YELL AND SCREAM AT THEIR KIDS DURING YOUTH SPORTS, AND SOMETIMES AT THE REFEREES. DO THEY REALIZE THEY ARE EMBARRASSING THEMSELVES AND THE SCHOOL? SUGGESTIONS? —WEARING EAR MUFFS

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PATTY: No, they don’t realize how embarrassing they are even though I am sure their kids have told them. I was one of those parents until my son, at the age of 10, turned to me from the soccer field and yelled, “Mom, you don’t know anything about soccer, stop yelling.” Was I embarrassed? More like mortified. But he was right; I didn’t know anything about the sport and shouldn’t have been yelling. So parents, take a pledge that this will be the year you zip your lips. Sadly, many schools now require parents of athletes to sign a code of conduct for attending games. Yikes! Raschelle, this certainly has to be a topic we agree on, right?

RASCHELLE: Actually Patty, I don’t mind the parents yelling at the kids. I don’t think kids get yelled at enough by strangers anymore. There’s a certain kind of respect for elders that is borne out of this sort of fear, and that is sorely missing these days. I feel like kids need to sign a contract wherein they at least pretend to be afraid of adults. When I was growing up and playing sports, we got yelled at regularly for our performance. I remember my friend Paula T.’s dad was our softball coach, and when you dropped the ball he would yell, “What the hell’s the matter with you? Pay attention or you’re comin’ out!” And guess what, we were so afraid of being humiliated, we paid attention and didn’t drop the ball. And we were a great team with skills that actually earned the trophies we won. To this day, that serves me well. I’m afraid to be bad at something so I work hard and pay attention and can still hear Mr. T. yelling at me. >> YES RASCHELLE BURTON IS EVERY BIT AS SEXIST, LAZY AND FEAR-BASED AS HER ANSWERS TODAY SUGGEST. >> PATTY HANNUM CAN BE FOUND IN THE STANDS OF HER CHILDREN’S SPORTING EVENTS TALKING TO OTHER PARENTS AND NOT WATCHING THE GAMES. SHE IS STILL STRUGGLING TO LEARN THE RULES OF SOCCER AND LACROSSE, BUT HAS DECIDED THAT MAYBE SHE JUST DOESN’T CARE ENOUGH.

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to families affected by cancer and raise funds in support of cancer programs in our community WHO | Recipients of the Marsha Wolff and Tina Borchert Inspiration Award were Dr. John F. DiPersio, of Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine, and ‘Kids Rock Cancer’ at Maryville University HIGHLIGHTS | Local artists creating colorful pieces in real time, cocktails, a silent auction and dinner

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Last chance to shop our Warehouse before the New Year!

WHAT | Project Runway Fashion Show VIP Reception WHERE | The Fabulous Fox Theatre WHEN | Sept. 28 WHY | To highlight the works of Project Runway designers Laura

Tuesday November 19

Kathleen, Michael Drummond, Casanova, Anthony Ryan, April Johnston, Viktor Luna, and Joshua McKinley WHO | KPLR News anchor Melanie Moon and native St. Louis designer Laura Kathleen served as co-hosts HIGHLIGHTS | The unveiling of new fashions from Marylyn Simpson and Mary Strauss’ Scarlett Collection

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Opposites attract. Simple, clean, structural, graphic. Even underpinnings and jewelry go black and white; the only color you’ll need is a red lip. Fall for it.

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Michael Kors handbag, $1,295 from Neiman Marcus Alaia booties, $2,500 from Saks Fifth Avenue

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Wai Ming Ilana top, $195 and Felicia skirt, $245; both from waimingstudio.com Givenchy suede boots, $1,895 from Saks Fifth Avenue

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Nancy Gonzalez zebra-patterned crocodile handbag, $3,795 from Neiman Marcus Prada flats, $650 from Saks Fifth Avenue

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Laura Kathleen leather top, price upon request and pants, $349; both from laurakathleen.com Yves Saint Laurent booties, $1,095 from Neiman Marcus

discover Cash In Your Closet Did you know that 80% of the clothing in our closets never see the light of day? Women’s Closet Exchange has helped clean out the closets of women all over the country, as well as right here in St. Louis. The best part is that we make it so easy...and, we pay you on the spot.

Buying All Seasons We are currently buying for all seasons! Our buyers are available Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm—and no appointment is necessary. We are looking for items recently purchased (within the last two years) that are clean, in style and excellent condition, whose labels are from better department stores and boutiques.

Oh, and did we mention, we pay you on the spot?

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We are thrilled to welcome Christian Chellis to the Women’s Closet Exchange team! He comes to us from Neiman Marcus in Chicago and St. Louis, where he served as luxury handbag expert, specializing in Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Prada, and personal shopping. As our Luxury Goods Specialist and Director of Online Sales, Christian is at the helm of our most coveted comings-and-goings.

Please visit our newly-launched online store!

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1 | LE SHOE

Let your style blossom into artwork. One-of-a-kind Anuschka bags are hand-painted and crafted from superior quality soft and supple leathers.

2538 S. Brentwood Blvd. | 314.963.1300 | le-shoe.com

1634 Clarkson Road Chesterfield 63017 636 536 6300 MekaBoutique.com

2 | ALBARRÉ

18kt. yellow gold diamond and sugar loaf-cut blue topaz ring.

9711 Clayton Road | 314.997.1707 | albarre.com

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Eyes on Ladue features designer eyeglasses and more than 500 designer sunglasses, including Tom Ford, Prada, Tiffany & Co., Oakley, Tory Burch, Burberry and many others.

9838 Clayton Road | 314.993.4399 | eyesonladue.com

4 | AURORA MEDICAL SPA

Sweet Gifts for Every Occasion and Every Day! Baby ~ Bridal ~ Jewelry ~ Holiday ~ Entertaining many items personalized while you wait!

8115A Maryland Avenue

Clayton 63105

Clarisonic Cleansing Brush and Clarisonic Pedi deliver scientifically proven sonic technology, combined with optimized skin care formulas for long-term results. 20 percent off in November.

13319 Manchester Road | 314.822.1060 | auroramedicalspa.com

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5 | PULSE

The Blessing Bracelet is the perfect gift. Every time you wear it, acknowledge a blessing in your life for each pearl on the bracelet. Many colors available.

1644 Clarkson Road | 636.519.4022 | pulsestl.com | $28

6 | DISTINCTIONS

Beautiful winter jackets, leather pants, scrumptious sweaters... all a part of the wonderful gifts waiting for your favorite person at Distinctions—free gift wrap and excellent service included.

12354 Olive Blvd. | 314.434.5445 | distinctionsinfashion.com

7 | WOMEN’S CLOSET EXCHANGE

This Celine python Phantom bag is just the tip of the iceberg.

Visit us for the perfect ‘it’ bag.

11575 Gravois Road | 314.842.8405 | womensclosetexchange.net

8 | SIGN OF THE ARROW

314-997-6161 9810 Clayton Road St. Louis 63124

Festive sweater and hat set for fashionable little ones. The cotton set is available from Elegant Baby and comes in 6- and 12-month sizes.

9740 Clayton Road | 314.994.0606 | signofthearrow.com | $37

Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm || PinkMagnoliaShop.com hassle - free

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Customize your Christmas with wreaths, mantel pieces, hand-painted ornaments and more!

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Liberty Black Boots make the perfect gift for this holiday season. Come see our wide selection and our other favorites, Old Gringo Boots.

1634 Clarkson Road | 636.536.6300 | mekaboutique.com

10 | PINK MAGNOLIA

Santa isn’t the only one who needs a great carry-all this season.

Whether you’re off to somewhere tropical or hitting the slopes, don’t leave home without the Lilly Pulitzer Boarding Bag. 9810 Clayton Road | 314.997.6161 | pinkmagnoliashop.com

E.L. RiLEy 118 West Jefferson 314-835-1219 ELriley.com

Beautiful, personalized shower curtains are here.

Design your own from our huge list of patterns, frames, colors and fonts!

Down by thE Station 150 W. Argonne 314-965-7833 DownByTheStation.com

Handcrafted Wax Pottery Vessels are designed to release the fragrance of a candle without an open flame.

11 | ELLEARD HEFFERN FINE JEWELERS

Feminine sparkle for the holidays, with white diamonds, burnish-set into flattering 18kt. rose gold studs. Designed by Mark Patterson.

101 S. Hanley Building Lobby | 314.863.8820 | heffern.com | $4,025

12 | LIJ DESIGNS

RAZ 14-inch lighted square polka dot red and green Christmas present decoration. Set of three.

43 National Way Shopping Center | 314.3030.6035 lijdesign.com | $85

Fun in thE Sun SpoRtS 127 East Argonne | 314-909-0202 ChristophersGifts.com

Hand-painted in Italy, Old St. Nick

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The Emma Skort is a flirty, layered tennis/ running skort made from performance fabrics with a flattering fit. $79

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Santa arrives by train at 9:30 a.m. Nov.23 to pose for photos and kick off the Downtown Kirkwood Holiday Walk. Holiday specials all day at several shops and boutiques.

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New Zealand herb-encrusted rack of lamb, perfect for holiday gatherings, can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer on your holiday trays.

16765 Main St., Wildwood 636.458.4333 table-three.com

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Spend your holidays with the Rams. Bring your family to the Rams annual Fan Appreciation Game Dec. 22 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

1 Rams Way | 314.726.7849 stlouisrams.com/tickets

4 | JOY ON CLAYTON

A gorgeous nickel candleholder will add the perfect ambience to your holiday table setting.

9719 Clayton Road | 314.692.9888 joytribout.com

5 | GALLERY MOTOR CO.

2012 Volkswagon Beetle, automatic with manufacturer's warranty, spoiler, racing stripes, sport mode, tinted windows, and power windows and locks.

13980 Manchester Road | 636.227.5000 | gallerymotorco.com

6 | THE BACK ROOM AT THE CHESHIRE

The perfect gift for the hard-to-shop-for man is an exclusive package to The Back Room, an intimate, private lounge and tobacco shop at The Cheshire.

7036 Clayton Ave. | 314.932.7830 | backroom-stl.com

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Kodner Gallery presents Little Gems, small paintings, drawings, fine prints, sculpture, objets d’art and antiquities, perfectly priced for gift-giving. Nov. 23 through Jan. 4, sponsored by Town & Style, with a portion of proceeds from sales to benefit Food Outreach.

9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

8 | FRILL HOME

This vintage six-pack holder and magnetic bottle-opener is made from reclaimed bourbon barrels. Stick it to your fridge or mount it on the wall.

Six-pack holder and magnetic opener together, $104 8837 Ladue Road | 314.696.2222

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9 | SWEET BOUTIQUE

For the ultimate Cardinal fan: authentic, game-used Cardinals baseball wallet made of genuine leather, with online identification number to view game stats and batters.

8115A Maryland Ave. | 314.932.1222 sweetboutiquegifts.com | $85

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10 | NAYAK PLASTIC SURGERY AND AVANI DAY SPA

Don’t miss our holiday open house from 4 to 8 p.m., Nov. 21. Enjoy special offers, door prizes and live demos of Botox, Juvederm and CoolSculpting. RSVP by phone to reserve your goodie bag.

607 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

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We are the ‘one stop shop’ for keeping your auto like new: removing dings, repairing scuffed wheels, body repair or an auto detailing. Holiday gift certificates available.

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IT HAPPENED SO FAST, HE DIDN’T KNOW WHAT HIT HIM. One minute 63-year-old Jack was strolling through the hardware store; the next, the floor was tilting beneath his feet and whirling around like a spinning teacup at Disneyland.

After a severe bout of nausea, the tough Vietnam vet shrugged it off as a dizzy spell.

But it happened again a few days later while he was mowing the lawn, causing a painful fall. At his wife’s insistence he went to his doctor, who sent him to the Dizziness Clinic at SLUCare.

“Dizziness is a symptom, not a diagnosis—that’s why it’s so tough to figure out and treat,” says Dr. Anthony Mikulec, director of otology and neurotology at SLUCare, the physicians of Saint Louis University. “It’s among the most frequent complaints heard by physicians, but remains unexplained in up to 80 percent of cases.” More than 2 million American adults, many of them over the age of 65, live with chronic dizziness, and an additional 8 million suffer from balance issues.

Many things can set your world spinning, including inner ear disorders, neurological conditions, blood pressure issues, head injuries and certain types of migraines. “No single physician can definitively assess the full range of causes, but the Dizziness Clinic offers a unique combination of diagnostic capabilities, innovative technologies and advanced treatments to address these troubling, often disabling symptoms,” says Mikulec, who practices at Mercy and at the SLUCare Doctors Office Building. “We take a comprehensive approach, working in tandem with ENT physicians, cardiologists and neurologists as needed. We can handle everything in-house. We find the underlying cause of dizziness and treat it appropriately.”

The Dizziness Clinic is one of only three facilities in the state with a rotary chair,

DR. ANTHONY MIKULEC AND DAVE HARRIS, PH.D., USE THE EPLEY OMNIAX SYSTEM TO TREAT BPPV. PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE

considered the gold standard of dizziness and balance testing, Mikulec notes. “The patient’s eye movements as the chair spins provide critical diagnostic information,” he explains. The clinic also is one of only 10 in the nation featuring the Epley Omniax System, a device at the clinic’s Mercy location that can detect and treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), a common cause of dizziness in which dislodged calcium carbonate crystals in the ear canal cause vertigo.

“Our team of audiologists, led by Dave Harris, can assess which canal is causing the problem, and we can treat it then and there, without surgery,” Mikulec says.

“We can’t move the crystals around, but, thanks to the Epley, we can rotate the patient and nudge the crystals into proper position.” The clinic also provides balance rehabilitation therapy and works closely with the mobility lab at SLU, which treats dizziness caused by blood pressure issues.

“With approximately 90 percent of the people we see, we can figure out the cause and come up with a treatment to control their symptoms,” Mikulec says. “Some of them have endured years of MRIs, heart catheterizations and other diagnostic tests, trying to find out why they’re dizzy. They’re so grateful to finally understand what’s going on—and to get relief.”

THE DIZZINESS CLINIC AT SLUCARE HAS OFFICES AT MERCY, 621 S. NEW BALLAS ROAD, AND AT THE SLUCARE DOCTORS OFFICE BUILDING, 3660 VISTA AVE., STE. 312. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.977.5117, OR VISIT SLUCARE.EDU. COVER DESIGN BY SARAH GIBSON | PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE

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, EAR NOSE & [ THROAT THERAPIES by sara savat

Ears, nose and throat problems, such as seasonal allergies, hearing loss and laryngitis, can dramatically affect your quality of life.

[ adult allergies ] If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. Allergies affect up to 50 million people in the Unites States annually. >> dr. hamsa subramanian, SIGNATURE MEDICAL GROUP

Environment allergies, like to ragweed, mold or cat dander, are caused by a combination of genetics and your environment. In St. Louis, for example, oak is one of the biggest offenders. St. Louisans who are genetically prone to developing allergies are likely affected by tree pollen.

Children sometimes outgrow certain allergies around puberty, but adults don’t outgrow their allergies and can always develop new ones.

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, it’s important to be proactive in treating and preventing your symptoms.

There are a number of good medication options. They work best when taken consistently and before symptoms flare up. Keeping your home clean of dust and leaving windows shut on windy days are two ways to limit exposure to allergens.

If these steps aren’t enough to control your symptoms, and if you can’t tolerate certain medications or have other conditions like asthma or eczema, it may be beneficial to see a specialist. He or she will conduct tests to identify your triggers and will discuss other treatment options, like immunotherapy (allergy shots).

>> dr. james gould, SYNERGY ENT SPECIALISTS

It can be difficult to differentiate between allergies, sinus infections and cold, since symptoms are similar. Colds typically clear up within a week, though lingering symptoms can last for another seven days. The most common symptoms include nasal congestion or stuffiness, sneezing and/or runny nose. Patients with allergies and sinusitis often suffer from recurrent or chronic symptoms, which can have a huge impact on quality of life.

Allergies are one of the most common, yet most overlooked, problems in the United States. St. Louis consistently ranks among the most affected cities. Common symptoms include itchy, watery eyes, nasal and sinus congestion, headaches, sneezing, hives and even shortness of breath. These symptoms may appear during the spring or fall pollen season or year-round.

Sinusitis can occur when the sinuses are blocked and become infected. People suffering from sinusitis have painful symptoms, including headache, facial pressure or pain, sore upper teeth, discolored nasal drainage, congestion and fatigue.

If symptoms last longer than 10 days and/or the symptoms return time and time again, see a doctor. With today’s advanced treatments and minimally invasive procedures, your shouldn’t have to suffer.

laryngitis // Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, also known as the voice box. “Acute laryngitis is usually caused by a respiratory infection, such as a cold or bronchitis, or by overuse of the voice,” says DR. DAVID DAHM, AN OTOLARYNGOLOGIST AT ENT ASSOCIATES, INC. “Chronic laryngitis is often related to gastric reflux, misuse of the voice, smoking and chronic respiratory infections.”

According to Dahm, the most common symptom of laryngitis is hoarseness. Other symptoms include coughing, a sore throat and throat clearing.

“Treatment often involves improved hydration, voice rest, anti-reflux measures and occasionally antibiotics or steroids,” Dahm says.

If the symptoms persist for more than three weeks, though, the larynx should be examined by an otolaryngologist who works closely with a speech pathologist. “The biggest threat is undiagnosed cancer or other serious problems,” Dahm says. Tests like a videostroboscopy, a state-of-the-art test that provides a magnified, slow-motion view of the vocal cords in action, may be needed to fully evaluate voice problems. “Speech therapy is often a critical part of treating hoarseness and preventing future problems,” Dahm says.

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Hearing aids are a good option for people whose hearing loss is significant enough to interfere with daily communication, relationships, school or work.

Before getting a hearing aid, patients should consult an audiologist for a thorough audiological evaluation. Hearing loss is associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and dementia, so the audiologist also may refer you for medical consultation.

You should ask about the experience of the audiologist, what to expect from hearing aids, what is included with the purchase, the trial period, warranties and initial and ongoing expenses.

Current hearing aid technology is wonderful, but it’s only as good as the audiologist who is programming the device.

There are many styles of hearing aids with different features and prices. Available solutions include extended wear, invisible devices that stay in your ear for months at a time; extremely small aids that are hidden in the canal; a receiver in the ear; and more. The audiologist can help you choose the right one based on your hearing loss, the environments in which you are having trouble, your lifestyle and budget.

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SOUND HEALTH SERVICES, P.C. Today’s hearing aids are miniature computers with immense processing power. They are designed to amplify the soft speech sounds that hearing-impaired individuals are unable to detect.

They have microphones to pick up the sound, digital processors to modulate it, and amplifiers and receivers for putting the new sound into the user’s ear canal.

Digital technology has made today’s hearing aids leaps and bounds better than anything we were able to offer, even 10 years ago. Most hearing aids employ directional or dual microphone technology to improve speech pick up in the presence of background noise. We are also seeing more use of wireless communication between hearing aids, in which one hearing aid ‘talks’ to the other so that they work together like the normal auditory system, as well as with peripheral accessories like smart phones, televisions, and miniature microphones worn by significant others.

Remote controls have made a comeback to help with accessing these devices, but some of the newest accessories use digital streaming so the hearing aid and device can detect one another and start interacting without any action on the part of the user.

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Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) is similar to other cancer-causing forms of HPV, such as the type that causes cervical cancer. But with oral HPV, the infection occurs on the base of the tongue or the tonsils of the oropharynx. Approximately 9,000 HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers are diagnosed annually.

We believe that many more people have oral HPV than are diagnosed. Infection is likely to disappear in most people, and our best estimate is that it causes cancer in only a small percentage.

However, we do not have a reliable test to check for evidence of infection in people without cancer. There are oral rinses that determine whether the virus is present in the saliva, but they have not been well established in terms of large population-based studies, so their reliability has yet to be fully determined.

The most common symptoms of oropharyngeal cancers are pain when swallowing, weight loss and neck masses. If you have a persistent problem swallowing or have a mass growing in your neck, seek medical attention.

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SLU CANCER CENTER Oropharyngeal cancers caused by the HPV virus are on the rise and are a major public health concern.

If the trend continues, by the year 2020 there will be more cases of HPV-related oropharygeal cancer than cases of HPV-related cervical cancer. These sexually-transmitted cancers are more common in men than women, and most are young nonsmokers. I suspect the rise has to do with changes in sexual preference (i.e., more oral sex) and numbers of sexual partners.

Fortunately, there is a vaccine that is effective in preventing the most common types of HPV. It’s important for young women and men to get the vaccine to prevent HPV infections and related cancers. Vaccinating more young people also will only decrease the spread of the virus. There’s a phenomenon called herd immunity—when a large portion of the community is immunized and not susceptible to the virus, most people will be protected.

Compared to oropharyngeal cancers caused by smoking and drinking—the traditional cause of these cancers—the prognosis for patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers is usually really good. As many as 90 percent of patients are cured of the disease. The survival rate for smokers is about half that.

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by dr. tim jordan I HAD THE CHANCE TO VISIT

with one of my mentors recently, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, with whom I had a yearlong Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship training in Boston.

At 95 years young, the child development guru requires a walker to get around, but he’s still sharp as a tack. Yet, as he sadly shared with me, people these days treat him like an object because of his age.

How profoundly sad.

But there are many things these days that we give short shrift to, starting with being mindful and doing one thing at a time—and doing it well. When was the last time you had or gave anyone your full, undivided attention? Meaning your phone was off and you weren’t distracted. When was the last time you told one of your children, when they came home from school upset with a story about their day, “Take all the time you need’?

We’ve become too busy these days for a lot of things.

One of the exercises I do at my mother-daughter retreats is to have moms bring pictures of women in their family lineage and to tell their girls stories about them. It is so valuable for kids to understand where they came from and hear stories of courage, hardship, sacrifice and love that bring these relatives to life and allow girls to connect with them. Think about setting aside time for such storytelling this holiday season, or better yet, have elderly relatives sit with your children and tell stories about what it was like when they were growing up.

Don’t allow these priceless tales to die with them.

The same goes for family rituals. One tradition in my family is a Christmas dinner of homemade ravioli served with a treasured secret pasta sauce that started with my great-grandfather, who was a chef in Lucca, Italy, before he immigrated. My three adult children still look forward to this meal every year and would throw a fit if we ever did without it. It’s not just about the ravioli; it’s more about the images we all have of our ancestors slaving away at the stove preparing the meal. Five generations of people have become connected through this ritual, and that is priceless.

So take the time this holiday season for some of the things that are really important. Have plenty of downtime to relax with loved ones, and unplug from technology so you can give each other your full attention. Honor our elders who have given us so much. Take the time to tell and listen to stories that have come up through generations of people in your family.

Embrace old traditions and rituals, and begin new ones, as well. Express gratitude to those who have made a difference in your life, and pass it on by giving to others. Thank you, Dr. Brazelton, for all you have done for families around the world, and for me.

TIM JORDAN, M.D. IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO SPECIALIZES IN COUNSELING GIRLS AGES 6 THROUGH COLLEGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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HEAL H [FLASH by rebecca koenig

EvEry family has a story.

We Want to hear yours.

In celebration of St. Louis’ 250th birthday,

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Town & Style is compiling tales from readers about their families’ history in St. Louis.

What brought your family here? How did they contribute to the fabric of our town? Where did they work? Did they start a business? Settle Wildwood? Build homes in Clayton?

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We want everyday stories about everyday people.

Help T&S publish 250 stories in honor of St. Louis’ 250th!

Email 150 words or fEwEr, along with an old or currEnt photo that illustratEs your story to tEllus@townandstylE.com or mail to t&s, 121 huntEr avE., stE. 201, 63124 in partnErship with (stl250.org)

no privacy for preemies Doctors used to think the noise of the NICU was bad for premature babies, but a new study out of WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE suggests otherwise.

Researchers found premature babies who had stayed in private NICU rooms had abnormal development in language areas of the brain. A follow-up study when the children were 2 years old found that those who had stayed in private rooms had poorer language skills. Lack of appropriate sensory stimulation is the likely cause of the delay.

Assistant professor in occupational therapy and pediatrics Bobbi Pineda was the study’s first author.

virus detectives SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY scientists have developed a new approach for detecting viruses in patients. By removing all human genetic material from a blood sample and examining the remnants, they can identify viral genes present in the blood by comparing them to a database of known viruses. The study was published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. SLU plans to patent the technology.

capturing cancer Researchers at WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE studied 12 types of cancer and found 127 repeatedly mutated genes linked to the development of tumors. Published in Nature, the research suggests that a single test could one day help identify multiple cancer genes. Assistant professor of medicine Li Ding was the study’s senior author.

treating tricky dna Chemotherapy may be improved thanks to new research by SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY professor Alessandro Vindigni published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology. Vindigni found that cancer cells may be resistant to chemotherapy because their DNA is able to change replication strategies in response to anti-cancer drugs.

Combining enzyme-inhibiting drugs with existing chemotherapy drugs may be a more effective treatment.

mental health hazards A new study from the BROWN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK at Washington University finds that poor mental health limits social and economic opportunities, and that mental health treatment and outcomes in St. Louis are tied to race. Adults in the City of St. Louis spend an average of four-and-a-half days a month in poor mental health, while adults in the county spend three days in that condition. The study recommends ways for St. Louis to improve its statistics, from increasing awareness to encouraging screening and investing in community health centers.

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[ WHAT WE LOVE IN…] FACE MOISTURIZERS by dorothy weiner | photo by bill barrett

PERHAPS THERE IS NO MORE IMPORTANT PART of the beauty regimen than treating the face. Retinol, hyaluronic acid, collagen, elastin, growth factors and more are touted as the secrets to youthful skin. What do we really need? Ask five experts and you’ll get five different answers. But they’ll probably agree on a few points: a gentle cleanser, a non-greasy moisturizer and daily retinol. << TRISH McAVOY

Developed with guidance from McAvoy’s dermatologist husband, this line offers high-quality cosmetics and skin care at moderate prices. Hyaluronic acid helps with moisture retention; peptides stimulate collagen.

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Another moderate brand, Laura Mercier offers a regimen of refreshing moisture mist, micro-bead exfoliant and cream with reparative quercetin.

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This brand offers several good face creams, with Age Arrest the latest. Based on research touting telemeres, the cream seeks to combat aging through more elastic skin.

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WITH GRAVITY drawing major Oscar buzz this fall, it should come as no surprise that this season’s box office hit has reignited Sandra Bullock’s star as both leading lady and style icon. Her most recent walk down the red carpet during the Gravity premiere in New York left fashionistas and Bullock fans alike wowed with her minimal approach to beauty. Bullock proved she is every bit the movie star, from her stick-straight locks to her Giambattista Valli white shift dress.

While looking red carpet-ready may seem like a daunting task, re-creating Bullock’s breathtaking look requires little more than a flat iron and neutral-toned makeup.

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2 | Sticking with a brown color palette, define lids with BAREMINERAL’S READY EYESHADOW 4.0 IN THE TRUTH. Ranging from light beige to chocolate brown, the neutral palette works well with almost all skin types. Apply Fate from base of lid up to brow line while lining lids in Apropos.

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[ ON THE TABLE ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ ELEMENT ]

1419 carroll st. | 314.241.1674

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Very cool, hip rooftop restaurant

THE CHEF |

Brian Hardesty

THE PRICES |

$8 to $14 small plates; $14 to $23 large plates

THE FAVORITES |

Cauliflower, Beef Cheeks, Risotto, Apples (dessert)

SET IN THE RENOVATED laundry building of the

old City Hospital, Element occupies a Zen-like space on the second floor. Done in soothing greys and brick red, the entire space is built around a massive open kitchen made of chrome with white subway tile. And somewhat unusual for this kind of layout, it’s surprisingly serene.

If weather permits, don’t miss the patio, which offers beautiful views in every direction: the downtown skyline, the old City Hospital and Lafayette Square.

The menu is small but ambitious and exciting. It reflects an enthusiasm for food and for experimenting with it. Take the cauliflower small plate ($8), which features three varieties/preparations of the vegetable— green, roasted, pickled—tossed with roasted kale, cheese curds and curry vinaigrette. This was a fresh and different blend of flavors and textures: pickled and slow-roasted cauliflower, salty and smooth cheese,

crisp and curly kale. And they blended seamlessly like a symphony instead of coming across as a cacophony of flavors from a kitchen trying too hard.

The Beef Cheeks small plate ($12), too, was stellar.

Piled on one side of a rectangular plate, a mound of tender meat from bovine jowls offered a delicious treat of flavorful meat that was surprisingly lean. It sat on a modest pool of citrus coulis, with a few colorful celery shavings curled on the other side of the plate.

Risotto ($16), under the ‘large’ column, was as visually appealing as it was tasty. More creamy than nutty, it came piled with delicate, fanciful pea shoots and toasted pine nuts, and a couple of housemade lemon ricotta balls. The Lamb Loin ($19) was less impressive, as the Moroccan-inspired dish was overwhelmed by its spicy harissa—and it was a blend of hot and cold food, something I find jarring to the taste

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buds. A generous number of meat pieces (the hot part) were nicely seasoned, but simply couldn’t offset the red pepper-soaked chickpea puree (the cold part). Even the eggplant was saturated with the spicy harissa. A nice touch however, were the orange segments, a classic sweet element in North African dishes.

The dessert consisted of sliced, sautéed apples tossed with walnuts and cinnamon and drizzled with caramel and crème fraiche. Most interesting was the way it came served on a chilled platter, which caused the two sauces to harden, and the subtle topping of crystallized fennel, tiny bits of sugary spice that added mystery to familiarity. Mundane as apples may sound, there was nothing ho-hum about this dish. It was another example that in the right kitchen, innovative food can be done so well that you barely notice anything beyond the wonderful flavors.

[ chef chat ]

HARISSA | A blend of strong flavors—roasted red peppers, serrano, chile pepper, garlic, coriander native to Tunisia BEEF CHEEKS | Meat from inside the cow’s jowls, which is extremely tender and flavorful CREME FRAICHE | Cream that is naturally soured with bacterial culture, yielding a more interesting flavor and texture than that of heavy cream

>> brian hardesty PEDIGREE |

I’m self-taught. I’ve been working in restaurants in St. Louis for the past 15 years: Monarch, Harvest, Winslow’s Home, Terrine, Gorilla Street Food.

FAVORITE FALL INGREDIENT |

Apples­—honeycrisp apples, to be specific

[ aftertaste ] >>I am so glad I discovered this place! It’s fun to watch the chefs work, and the food is amazing!

—JENNIFER M. OF BENTON PARK

>>What a great spot for a quiet, out-of-the-way dinner. The menu is innovative and well-presented, and the servers were very knowledgeable.

—JOHN C. OF RICHMOND HEIGHTS

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Pappy’s, Sidney Street Cafe, Cielo, Coastal Bistro

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A 25-course sushi meal at Shiro’s in Seattle.

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[ breakfast, briefly ] The GAMLIN brothers behind Gamlin Whiskey House have another new project in the Central West End: a quick-service breakfast spot. THE COUNTER at Gamlin Catering (coming to 232 N. Euclid Ave.) will offer coffee, a variety of morning munchies and soups for lunch.

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Now in its fourth decade of serving fine Italian cuisine, TONY’S will get a face-lift in January. SPACE Architecture + Design will oversee the installation of new lighting and flooring, the expansion of the bar and an update of the wine and cherry rooms.

Thinking Thanksgiving?

Let us cook the turkey complete with all the trimmings! Pre-order a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner today.

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The whole brood is welcome to roost at THE NEST, a new “play-and-stay creative cafe” set to open in December at 10440 German Blvd in Frontenac. Christina McHugh and Rob and Colleen Carlton are behind the membership club and restaurant, where CHRIS VOMMUND will serve as chef. The kids’ menu will be a main focus at the new venue, as will family-friendly Sunday brunch, during which kids are encouraged to explore the play space.

We offer a comfortable and elegant ambiance for your private holiday party. Call Mikki about your special event.

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Considering a special party in your home?

Let us help you make it memorable with our in-home catering.

Does shellfish make you shudder? Does wheat make you wince? The ASTHMA

AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA St. Louis Chapter, in collaboration

with AllergyEats, has launched a new online tool for locals with food allergies looking to eat out safely. The website allergyeats.com/aafastl allows users to search by allergen for area restaurants that accommodate diners with special restrictions.

[ westward expansion ] With GIOVANNI LA FATA at the helm, VITO’S IN THE VALLEY set sail last month at 138 Chesterfield Towne Centre. Pastas, calzones, pizzas and carnivore-friendly entrees fill out this new iteration of the Midtown favorite.

[ tidbits]

RUTH’S CHRIS

in Clayton will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 3, Wednesday through Friday the two weeks before Christmas.

St. Louis chefs go head-to-head in the first public STELLA ARTOIS CHEF BATTLE ROYALE Champions Showcase, Nov. 15 to 17 at the Hollywood Casino ballroom.

Visit us online for wine dinners & other upcoming special events.

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[ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT] [NOVEMBER]

by amber peterson

[ ART ]

[ MOVIES ] t&s saw it!

now hybrid terrain

Millstone Gallery at COCA Free | cocastl.org >> COCA presents a collaborative exhibition between Dickson Beall, painter and contemporary videographer, and Barb Flunker, expressionist action painter. Through Nov. 17

now–11/23 binderful

Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts, 3151 Cherokee St. | Free | fortgondo.com

now–1/6 bridging cultures collage and prints

BIAS International Senior Center, 1329 Macklind Ave. | Free | bilingualstl.org

now–1/18 at&t gallery of children’s art

The Sheldon Concert Hall | Free | sheldonconcerthall.org

11/17 community showing of fine antique evening bags Noon–4 p.m. | Covenant House, 10 Millstone Campus Drive | Free | 314.280.9973

11/19 discovering our roots: jews in europe

11:30 p.m. | $15 | jewishinstlouis.org/womensphilanthropy

11/23 zootini the pub crawl

Noon–6 p.m. | Dogtown establishments | $40 | stlzoo.org

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22nd annual whitaker st. louis international film festival

>> Showcasing cutting-edge features and shorts from around the globe. The majority of the more than 350 films will receive their only St. Louis exposure at the festival. Through Nov. 24

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GHOSTS IN THE SAND: CAN AN EXTINCT SPECIES HELP SAVE SAHELO-SAHARAN WILDLIFE? 7:30–9 p.m. | The St. Louis Zoo Free | stlzoo.org

>>>11/16 TAUBMAN PRESTIGE OUTLETS FIRST ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

2–8 p.m. | Taubman Prestige Outlets | Free taubmanprestigeoutlets.com Join Taubman Prestige Outlets for its tree lighting ceremony. Watch as the shopping center is transformed into a winter wonderland, and officially kick-off the holiday season!

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only glimmer of hope in 12 Years A Slave is the title’s implicit promise of eventual freedom. The movie masterpiece is based on the true account of Solomon Northup, a free black man kidnapped into slavery. With Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates as its historical consultant, the film skillfully portrays both the subtleties of Southern race relations and the brazen atrocities of plantation slavery. All the acting is outstanding, and Lupita Nyong’o offers a mesmerizing performance in her film debut as an enslaved young woman. With minimal overt moralizing, the movie concludes that in denying the humanity of enslaved blacks, white Southerners lost their own humanity.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. It’s not always easy to watch, but a movie about slavery shouldn’t be. —R.K. VIEWED AT THE MOOLAH THEATRE

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With enough decorative dishes to serve dozens of hungry guests, Michelle and Allen Krauss have built their Clayton condo into an entertaining oasis. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important, considering how often they host family and friends.

Collecting fine serving ware for decades, the couple makes sure their table is as beautiful as it is bountiful.

Q|How did you become a collector?

MK| Really how it started was when I was a sophomore in college [at the Rhode Island School of Design]. The design teacher stressed that it was important to start collections of beautiful things.

I started a lot of collections of things I really liked: hand-painted dishes, coffee mugs, folk art. I have a lot of bird folk art. Always being exposed to food and being involved in the hospitality industry and enjoying cooking, I just started collecting things that had to do with serving food. Additionally, when we are on vacation, we always purchase things to add to our collection, whether it’s dishes or paintings of food.

My husband even collects antique glassware.

Q| Your collection of Droll china is impressive. What drew you to it?

MK| It’s a company originally out of Salem, Mass. My husband and I, early in our marriage, were in Gloucester and Rockport and Salem. We go back to that area almost every year to have a lobsterfeast type of weekend. We would always make sure to stop at the Droll factory, where 20 or 30 artists were handpainting these dishes and mugs. We have no more room for anything but we still go. Now Droll is really pared down, maybe only a couple of artists. They no longer are in this big factory building.

They come out with different designs all the time. They even have a mug-of-themonth club. Every month they email me about what is new.

Q| Are the pieces just for decoration?

MK| We entertain a lot, and I use all the things I buy; they don’t just sit there. That cupboard in the dining room gets emptied when I serve and have to use things.

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Q| Have you always enjoyed entertaining?

MK| I basically grew up with that. My parents always were the ones who hosted the holiday parties. My mother had an obscene amount of silver flatware. That’s what we grew up using. Her good dishes were always out for company.

Q| Describe a dinner party at your place.

MK| Up until recently we’ve had a New Year’s brunch for 60 or 80 people, and did 90 percent of the cooking ourselves.

Now we’ve pared down to smaller groups. We’ll do Thanksgiving for 25 or 26. When we have a lot of people, we put out the food in the kitchen; there’s an ample amount of counter space. We set out our stations and people get their dishes and sit wherever they can.

Q| What’s your favorite part of having guests over?

MK| I love cooking for company; the day-to-day cooking is sort of a bore. I love the planning and the production of dinner parties, the organization, figuring out which dish is going to go into which vessel, what will look the prettiest.

Q| What do you like to cook?

MK| I like making things that are a little different, like interesting vegetable dishes. Allen is really the person who enjoys cooking. He will do a lot of the proteins. I’ll do a lot of vegetables. I used to bake quite a bit, but I don’t anymore.

Q| Where should people who are interested in design and collections shop?

MK|Beautiful things, they are all over the place. Pier 1 is fun and has great stuff. A friend of mine who buys from QVC has gotten the most fabulous serving dishes. World Market has some nifty stuff, and HomeGoods.

These are not really costly places.

Anthropologie has wonderful dishes and accessories. One of my favorite resources are art fairs in and around St. Louis. I always end up buying dishes, bowls, whatever. I’m a great fan of buying things from local artists and artists who come to town.

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but add in two family birthdays and an annual lavish bash, and it’s no surprise that the Abeln family decks out their entire Chesterfield home at Christmastime.

Putting up the decorations is a weeks-long process that begins the day after Halloween. Julie Abeln, her husband and their two sons—one a freshman at Mizzou, the other a junior at SLUH—all pitch in. “My goal is to have everything done by Thanksgiving, so we can relax and enjoy the season,” she says.

A Christmas village nestled in the home’s bay window and eight decorated trees, each with a different theme, spread plenty of holiday cheer. There’s a purple and gold tree in the entryway, a snowman-adorned tree in the basement, a tree decorated with kitchen gadgets and a Mizzou-themed one in the bar area. “We also have a palm tree that we decorate with ornaments from beach vacations,” Abeln adds.

A particularly cherished element of the Abeln holiday decor is the family’s Lenox Trees Around the World plates, released one per holiday season, which the family has collected for 22 years. “On the front of each plate is a Christmas tree from a different country, showing how that country gives the tradition a local flavor,” Abeln says. “And the back of the plate explains the country’s Christmas traditions.”

The family’s yen for Christmas decorations began during the Abelns’ first year of marriage. On a trip to Myrtle Beach, they fell in love with ornaments from Christopher Radko, a North Carolina-based company known for European-style glass ornaments, and the couple shipped a box home. “Now, we collect ornaments whenever we travel,” Abeln says.

It was also during the Abelns’ first year of marriage that they threw their first holiday party, which annually draws 150 people. “I was throwing a surprise party for my husband’s birthday,” Abeln says. “Since it was Christmastime, it turned into a Christmas party, too.

It’s a way to thank everyone for their friendship throughout the year.”

Guests sip on bourbon slush and dine on a holiday feast the Abelns prepare themselves. “We have beef brisket, ham, pork, shrimp and salmon,” Abeln says. “And we have lots of appetizers, including smoked oysters and bacon-wrapped chestnuts, which are a favorite. I bake probably 20 different varieties of cookies and fudge.”

This fondness for the holiday season springs from Julie’s and her husband’s memories of Christmas as kids. “Neither one of us was raised with a lot, but both of our families made Christmas very special,” she says.

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Each year, Mikki Jones, owner of Bistro 1130 in

Town & Country, turns her home into a winter wonderland. “I have always been a Christmas person and it goes way back to when I was a little girl and my dad and I would scout out a tree and put it up in our home,” she says.

Now, Jones’ holiday home includes a lavishly decorated mantel in the great room. Visitors are greeted by the home’s grand staircase, draped in garland, beads and twinkly lights, Jones explains.

Chandeliers in the dining room and kitchen are natural sites for a little festivity, too. “We have two chandeliers over the dining room table that I decorate with beads and intricate little ornaments hung from a frosted garland,” Jones describes. “And the kitchen chandeliers are usually decorated with garland and Santas.”

Jones also puts up two trees, including an extra-tall one for the living room, which has 24-foot ceilings. “We go early to find a tree and usually get one that’s 16 to 18 feet high,” she says. “It’s quite an ordeal getting it up and decorated. I must have 2,000 or more ornaments.”

Christmas is a sentimental time, and many of Jones’ decorations bring to mind happy memories, fun vacations and loved ones passed. “I have antique beads from when my mom, who is now deceased, was growing up, so those mean a lot,” she says. “And many ornaments came from tree trimming parties we used to have, when our friends would come over, help trim the tree, have some drinks and sing Christmas carols.”

Jones’ favorite ornament, though, is from her first Christmas with her husband, who passed away nine years ago. “It says ‘First Christmas Together,’ and shows a couple riding a horse and buggy through the snow.”

Another favorite is a holiday village, part of which she inherited from her mother, that Jones puts on the living room credenza. “I have a church and a school that the little houses go around, which all goes on top of the sprinkle snow my mom used to get for me from New England,” she says.

Jones is instilling a similar love for the holidays in her daughter, a sophomore at Marquette High School. “For a few years after I had Elena, my little girl, we would string popcorn to put it in the traditional tree in the family room,” she says. “I used to do that with my mom, and I wanted to bring back some traditions to show my daughter. “ NOVEMBER 13, 2013

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My husband and I purchased this home on Lake Springfield, Ill., last year as a weekend retreat for our family of five from Town & Country. I was hoping to find a charming New England-style Cape Cod home, but we were not able to. We’ve renovated the interior of the house to resemble a New England beach house, but what would you suggest we do to the exterior that would give the home a more charming look? My concern is the ripple effect that painting it might cause—what can we do that won’t cause a huge domino effect of changes?

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To move your weekend house more in an East Coast direction, I would whitewash the beige brick in such a way so as to have a little of the existing brick color show through the new white paint. This will give the house a more aged or established look, while keeping a color connection to the existing roof. I would then paint the newly added, extra-wide shutters a green/black color that would also complement the brown roof nicely.

There are some additional architectural changes that also could have an impact. Window mullions would instantly help give the façade a more classic feel. I also have upgraded the feel of the porch with larger, round columns and a simple handrail, both painted white. A new flower box helps add color.

The existing landscaping looks fine to me and makes the house look as though it has been nestled there forever … just keep the bushes trimmed to their current height.

These changes add some crispness and contrast that banish the beige blandness and get you a good deal closer to your ideal, without major architectural changes.

Hope this helps.

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SABRINA ROBB FOR DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Opening the kitchen to the formal dining room is becoming more popular and follows an ‘every space every day’ design. The space that is created is functional and pleasant for both entertaining and everyday use.

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MEG COGHLAN FOR DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Open to both the dining room and the outdoors through newer Marvin french doors, this Federal-style beauty offers great flow. Walk everywhere from this handsome home in the heart of Ames Place in University City.

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JULIE LANE FOR JANET McAFEE REAL ESTATE The kitchen/hearth room has a rich, wood-beamed ceiling, a slate and marble wood-burning fireplace, a bowed wall of French doors and window that open to the flagstone patio and 3-acre private backyard.

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KATHY CRANE FOR LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE The family room, reminiscent of an English hunting lodge, boasts antique oak bookcases made in the U.K., stately beams and an impressive stone fireplace.

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10637 ballantrae drive | ladue schools 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 2 half baths $1,955,000 glorious home in frontenac with nearly 9,400 sq. ft. of living space & designed for entertaining.

457 osage ridge road | augusta 183 acres $1,676,000 gorgeous bernoudy home in augusta wine country.

4,000 sq. ft. of stylish main & lower level living space.

19217 brookhollow drive | wildwood 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths $1,450,000 country estate on almost 6 acres of manicured grounds including a fabulous pool & tennis court.

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10822 kennerly road | sunset hills 4 bedrooms, 4½ baths $999,000 this truly unique home offers many extras, including an indoor pool, 2 wine cellars, catering kitchen, plus more!

8331 university drive | clayton 4 bedrooms, 4 full & 2 half baths $1,045,000 one-of-a-kind contemporary located in clayton gardens, one of clayton’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

7201 greenway avenue | university city 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths $889,900 this true architectural treasure is prominently situated on one of the largest lots in university hills.

3010 locust street #301 | midtown 2 bedrooms, 2½ baths $699,000 sophisticated penthouse condo at the top of the beck building is the crowning jewel of midtown alley.

2311 st. clair avenue | brentwood 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths $589,900 beautifully updated home with 3-level addition & many environmentally friendly features. new family room.

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8016 crescent drive | clayton 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths $575,000 a special davis Place home beautifully suited for easy entertaining & everyday living. 1st floor family room.

13039 Pembrooke valley | town and country 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths $575,000 former display home in a quiet, gated community features a light-filled, open floor plan. Cozy sun room.

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14 n. kingshighway #10 | central west end 2 bedrooms, 2 baths $337,500 Perfectly restored & meticulously maintained home across from forest Park. historic building.

8001 teasdale avenue | university city 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $299,000 charming home located in walkable distance to clayton. Hardwood floors on 1st floor. Screened porch.

3454 Pestalozzi | south city 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths $259,900 totally renovated home retains many of its historic features. Just two blocks from tower grove Park.

1416 benbush drive | Parkway central 4 bedrooms, 3 baths $222,900 beautifully remodeled ranch with updated kitchen & baths. finished lower level. Patio & fenced yard.

4909 laclede ave. #1206 | central west end 5153 westminster Place | central west end 5 bedrooms, 2½ baths $449,900 2 bedrooms, 2½ baths $569,000 elegant & updated home on historic street. built to Elegant living with a free-flowing floor plan, offering entertain graciously. distinctive architectural details. wonderful views of forest Park & dramatic sunsets.

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9889 Clayton Road 314.706.4644 | 314.304.5266 | $995,000

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13 | 23 LENOX PLACE THE WARNER HALL GROUP FOR DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Stairway to the room you’ve been dreaming of... this unfinished third-floor ballroom with fireplace has been awaiting your personalization and creativity since 1904. Situated among fine interior spaces, the large room could be a potential equity boost.

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14 | 1115 SHADOWFAIRE COURT SPENCER TALBOTT FOR RED KEY REALTY LEADERS This contemporary, chic home features a dramatic, two-story entry infused with daylight. At night, smart lighting highlights this gorgeous entry’s unique architectural features, leading to open and entertaining space.

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