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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] The holidays are a natural time for nostalgia. So when I read about the recent ‘tea room-style’ fashion show at The Gatesworth (in today’s issue), it brought back fond memories, not just of places like the Famous-Barr and Stix, Baer & Fuller restaurants, but of days when there were such things as tea rooms. It was a time when ladies lunched on alligator rolls and French onion soup. And no one was in a hurry to get back to the office. A lunchtime fashion show was a happening, not an annoyance, and getting to spend a leisurely, tea-room afternoon with your mom would have been a thrill beyond words. Today, kids are so wrapped up in their electronic devices that moms just go straight into voicemail (I’m not the only one, right?). Then there was the tea room lunch itself. I truly feel sorry for everyone who missed it. There is simply nothing to compare to the fancy chicken and tuna salads, creamed soups and, of course, the Jell-O molds. Today’s lunches, like just about everything else, are abbreviated and to-the-point. Do you want soup, sandwich or salad? Remember when the Neiman Marcus Zodiac restaurant had a lunch buffet? It would start with a demitasse of chicken bouillion (demitasse? bouillion?), then move on to the popover and strawberry butter. Only after that would you get up to view the array of soups and salads, breads and gelatins. Whoever says you can’t have it all probably never ate there. —Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

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Look + Listen + Taste Head to Missouri Botanical Garden for Chanukah: Festival of Lights, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 14, to experience a traditional celebration that includes Israeli music and dance, menorah-lighting and themed merchandise. Event included with garden admission.

Imbue your holiday season with a little soul! Hear Brian McKnight perform Motown riffs on classic Christmas tunes 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Sheldon Concert Hall. All proceeds benefit the Little Bit Foundation, and concert-goers also are invited to donate new boys or girls socks and underwear. Pinkies up! It’s time for the beloved holiday Teddy Bear Tea at The RitzCarlton, occuring on multiple dates through December. Attendees will be treated to storytelling, caroling, hot cocoa, tea sandwiches, cookies and other goodies. Guests also are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to donate to Friends of Kids with Cancer. For reservations, call 314.719.1433.

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Who is this little imp who nips at our noses and laces our windshields and windowpanes with ice? Jack Frost, the personification of winter, has popped up in American stories, songs and weather reports since at least the 1800s. Some scholars think his origins are in Viking or Norse folklore, and that his name is an anglicized version of ‘Jokul Frosti,’ or ‘icicle frost.’ Surmised to be the son of Kari, one of the Norse wind gods, he was often portrayed as a mischievous, invisible spirit who could occasionally turn vicious, burying his victims in snow. But the first modern depiction of this frosty figure is thought to be artist Thomas Nast’s icicle-clad man in an 1864 edition of Harper’s Weekly. Over the years, he gradually morphed into the loveable elf most of us know from storybooks and cartoons.

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IT’S MAGICAL SAINT LOUIS BALLET by tony di martino SINCE 1892, CHILDREN HAVE BEEN ENTHRALLED by Tchaikovsky’s The

Nutcracker. The magical tale of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream features a nutcracker prince, a sugarplum fairy, battling mice, toy soldiers and dancing snowflakes. Local families gather at the Touhill Performing Arts Center every December to enjoy Saint Louis Ballet’s production of the beloved classic, choreographed by artistic director Gen Horiuchi. Horiuchi knows The Nutcracker is the first ballet many children see, and he wants to make sure it’s not the last. “Audiences today are used to fast-paced video games and social media,” he says. “So we incorporate spectacular special effects, pyrotechnics, new choreography and lots of razzle-dazzle. We keep the story simple and accessible. We want to give people of all ages the best possible experience, so they come back for more!” Now in his 15th year as company director, Horiuchi is an expert at dazzling audiences, bringing a unique blend of artistry and showbiz smarts to the job. Raised in Tokyo, Japan, he won a prestigious international ballet competition at age 15. After studying at the School of American Ballet, he was invited by famed choreographer George Balanchine to join New York City Ballet, where he rose to principal dancer. He’s danced on Broadway in Cats and choreographed the opening ceremony of the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. This season, Saint Louis Ballet has plenty to offer in addition to The Nutcracker, which runs Dec. 18 through 23 and is sponsored by Emerson. “We’re the only

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professional resident ballet company in the region presenting three fully mounted productions annually, reaching about 16,000 people,” Horiuchi says. “We’re also a nationally recognized leader in dance education, serving more than 300 students at our Chesterfield school.” On Feb. 13 and 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day, the troupe presents Love is in the Air, a contemporary romp to romantic melodies such as George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, with choreography by Francis Patrelle and Emery LeCrone. May 8 through 10, the company performs an extravagant new production of Don Quixote, featuring a mix of traditional ballet and Spanish dance. The performance, choreographed by Horiuchi, is St. Louis’ first original production of the ballet. “Audiences will love the energy, fire and passion,” he says. Special themed luncheon or dinner days are offered on certain dates, with tickets for those performance dates sold separately. The Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon, which takes place at the Touhill prior to The Nutcracker matinees Dec. 20, 22 and 23, is especially popular. “It’s always a hit—costumed dancers from the ballet mingle with the kids and bring the characters to life,” Horiuchi says. Horiuchi wants people to know there’s more to ballet than dying swans. “Our dancers defy gravity live, with no do-overs, right before your eyes!” he says. “When everything goes just right, there’s an amazing sense of unity between audience and performers. This is not an elitist, intimidating art form, but an incredibly dynamic experience everyone can enjoy.”

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Your mother told you that a penny saved is a penny earned. In Ballwin, ‘Pennies Make Sense,’ and kids from the city’s public and parochial elementary schools have collected nearly $6,000 in coins that will go toward meals for the hungry this holiday season. Throughout the month of October, with sponsorship by Ballwin’s police department, school kids raised $5,947 (and change), more than twice the record total—$2,471—set just last year. This is the fundraiser’s 20th anniversary. Since it kicked off in 1994, the effort has collected more than $27,000 … enough for about 108,000 meals for the needy throughout the metro. Participants included kids and staff from Henry, Ballwin, Claymont and Woerther elementary schools, Selvidge Middle School, and Holy Infant. That’s a lot of coinage. And heavy. Hundreds of pounds were collected—not all in pennies, of course— that somebody had to count. The task fell to River City Casino, which graciously counted the change for the second year in a row. The check presentation to the St. Louis Area Food Bank was made at Henry Elementary, which raised the most money of the six schools during the drive, a whopping $2,252.74! For the naughty, ’tis the season to mega-shop for gifts they have no intention of actually buying. Shoplifters are out in droves, some of them in organized gangs, and it’s easier to hit a store where staffers are distracted by real, paying customers. Most ‘hitters’ aren’t sophisticated enough to work together, of course. They’re just knuckleheads committing crimes of opportunity, and one recent incident in Chesterfield sounds like an outtake from the movie Mall Cop. This dude took a pair of sweatpants from Macy’s by pulling them on over the trousers he was wearing, and bowled over a security guard as he made his getaway into the mall. The guard wasn’t hurt, but the thief had to have looked like a fashion victim as he scooted away. Apparently he wasn’t apprehended at the mall. Creve Coeur is one of the most energy-efficient towns under the sun. At least in Missouri, in particular, and in the Midwest, in general, according to Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). At the Solar Power International conference in Las Vegas recently, our city of the broken heart received the Community Renewables Project of the Year award, which recognizes advancement of renewable energy use through an innovative community approach. Residents and businesses either enrolled in a renewable energy certificate program or installed solar panels, thereby reducing carbon emissions equivalent to taking more than 2,200 cars off the road for a year,

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says IREC. Creve Coeur became only the second EPA ‘Green Power Community’ in Missouri, and the fifth in the Midwest. To officially ‘go green,’ the community needed to offset 3 percent of community-wide energy use through renewable sources. Creve Coeur offset 3.77 percent. Way to go! What makes Strange Donuts in Kirkwood even stranger than the doughnuttery’s flagship store in Maplewood? Well, for one thing, it’s itty-bitty. For another, the joint’s address is sort of strange: 107½ E. Argonne Ave.—hand-painted in blue on a window, with the zero being a doughnut with sprinkles. And like the Maplewood store, the Kirkwood location welcomes those with a hankering for the sweet fried treats well into the night, which is a little strange for a somewhat staid suburban locale. Thursday through Saturday nights the store reopens at 9 p.m. to cater to late-night tastes until midnight. Of course, there’s a practical element here: the midday shutdown allows plenty of time for them to recover from the morning rush and fry up some new O-shaped pastry after the day shift. And they should be able to cater to all the late-night munchers— unless the goodies run out before the clock strikes 12. Same policy goes for the daylight hours. Strange is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m—or, as Pappy’s Smokehouse and any self-respecting barbecue joint says, ‘until sold out.’ Yes, you can get a classic long john or glazed doughnut here, but why would you when there are varieties such as Grasshopper (no insects were harmed), Snickerdoodle and Nutella Chip? Is there room for yet another brew in the metro, home to Budweiser, so-called ‘King of Beers’? Or in Maplewood, where Schlafly, our second-largest brewery, is situated? And what about Kräftig, the Brentwood-based company founded by Billy Busch? To answer all three questions: of course! Craft brews have made that the case. Kräftig has been around only a few years, Schlafly since 1993, and Anheuser-Busch for a century and a half. Then came upstarts like Urban Chestnut and Morgan Street, and countless other varieties that may have started in someone’s garage. Your neighbor might have a tasting room behind the bar in his den for showing off homemade brews. Now, Schlafly has a neighbor in Side Project Cellar, a craftbeer tasting room at 7373 Marietta Ave., just a few blocks from the Schlafly’s home base on Southwest Avenue. Yes, we’re talking Schlafly’s bushels of apples to Side Project Cellar’s spoonful of applesauce: The tasting room in no way is trying to compete with the growing brewery. It’s there to provide a taste of Perennial Artisan Ales, which are probably worth a try, considering one of their frothy, frosty concoctions

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won gold for ‘Experimental Beer’—Abraxas, a Mexican chocolate stout aged in rye whiskey barrels—during the Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers in Chicago recently. Bud, the ‘great American lager,’ is a one-trick pony, when you think how beer varieties now are more plentiful than colors in the 64-Crayola box. (Burnt Sienna, anyone?) While Crayolas don’t come in ‘lite,’ they do offer a washable variety. Main Street in St. Charles is as charming as any historic avenue in the metro and beyond, a cobblestoned thoroughfare with shops and restaurants in 19th and 20th century buildings lining either side. Of a Saturday or Sunday morning or afternoon, it is family-friendly. Fridays and Saturday nights can be more rambunctious, with an overflow of the drinking crowd, when it can be as rowdy as Laclede’s Landing, Soulard or Washington Avenue in St. Louis. At any rate, getting to old Main Street isn’t quite as attractive a proposition on parallel or connecting streets in the vicinity. But city planners aim to change that, with what’s been dubbed the Fifth Street Gateway Project. Landscape architecture will be a key component to making the city’s main drag less of a drag on the eyes: more greenery, wider sidewalks, a landscaped median, a stone wall to border part of the route and decorative lighting more consistent with the heritage of a city founded in 1809. The city approved details of the plan and was accepting bids for various design and construction aspects through Nov. 14. Work could begin as early as Jan. 15. Surveillance video of the seven people suspected of dine ’n’ dash at a Chinese buffet shows folks who look like they haven’t missed a meal—ever. County police are on the lookout for five men and two women, all heavyset, who ate at the restaurant in the 8500 block of Watson Road and left the check for the restaurant to pick up. Various images show several rotund fans of Asian fare inspecting menus or just standing around taking up space … lots of it. The ‘Sloppy Seven’ must have eaten a whole heck of a lot, because they face charges of felony stealing once they are brought to justice. ST. LOUIS Are you one of those holiday decorators who can’t wait to deck the halls, dragging boxes of regalia down from the attic and starting to

LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | BILL NOLAN, INCUMBENT MAYOR OF SUNSET HILLS, WAS UNSEATED LAST APRIL BY MARK FURRER. MAYOR FURRER, THE WRITE-IN WHO WON, FACES FELONY CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY RUNNING A CYCLIST OFF THE ROAD IN JULY.

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11/24 Kala Collett @kala_collett I’m coming home #STL #thankgiving #favoriteholiday #friends #family 11/24 Chris Reimer @ChrisReimer Just placed my @SugarFireSmoke Thanksgiving order. Turkey + gravy + throwin the family a brisket curveball. Is it Thursday yet?

Longtime society photographer MARGARET RAMBO is getting ready to hang up her camera bag, at least professionally. After 21 years of snapping photographs to spotlight just about every nonprofit fundraiser in town, she is retiring to enjoy more personal pursuits. Rambo, who was on the team of journalists that started Town&Style, has met and photographed such luminaries as Laura Bush, Martin Short, Hilary Clinton, Julie Andrews and President George H.W. Bush. “It has been my great honor to serve the St. Louis community,” she says. She will be missed!

11/23 TØi @thetorasaur Even though their seasons come to an end Im proud to be a billiken after watching @SLUMensSoccer stay composed and professional vs Lville

Conversation is a powerful tool, and it’s what MARK NORWINE of St. Charles and his son ERIC used to raise awareness about mental illness and suicide prevention in their documentary, Walking Man. It debuted at the Tivoli Theatre during the recent St. Louis International Film Festival. The men, who both suffer from bipolar disorder, embarked on a two-week, 200-mile journey along Missouri’s Katy Trail to speak to students and government officials about Mark Norwine’s story of hope and redemption after his suicide attempt.

11/21 Tara Pham @tarapham “I wonder how many different meats I just ate.” — Intern Ben after sandwiches at @TheGramophone 11/22 Elle Potter @theshaktifier I feel like I finally developed a taste for IPAs just in time for sours to be the new hip thing amongst #craftbeer nerds. #stl

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Former St. Louis attorney KEVIN O’MALLEY has friends at the White House. He was selected by President Obama as the new U.S. AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND. O’Malley is nationally recognized for his work as a trial lawyer and legal scholar and was an officer in the litigation practice group of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale. The law firm recently held an Irish farewell for O’Malley at the Missouri Botanical Garden, attended by local civic and business leaders.

You can now add your name to the influential guest list of U.S. presidents, celebrities and St. Louis royalty who have visited the ‘Big House’ on the BUSCH FAMILY ESTATE next to Grant’s Farm. The 32,000-square-foot manse is now available to the public as an EVENT VENUE for the first time since it was built in 1913. The property is unoccupied, but the Busch family still uses it for entertaining.

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FONDA HEREFORD, MIMI SCHMID AND LAURA DE LUCA

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SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OWNERS and top executives have all the fun. They call the shots, they’re usually well paid for their efforts, and they get the best parking spots in the company garage. But with great rewards comes great responsibility and risks. AHM Insurance Group helps business owners, corporate leaders and top executives navigate those risks. AHM, established in 1983, combines an experienced team of insurance professionals and a broad range of premium insurance products. “My colleagues and I work separately or as a team to protect our clients from every angle,” says personal risk management specialist Fonda Hereford. “Business owners, executives and other leaders have unique needs and a high risk of exposure. We help them understand potential risks, identify opportunities, create measurable value, and anticipate whatever changes might be along the horizon.” A thorough risk evaluation now can help protect your assets in the future, Hereford notes. She starts by conducting an in-depth interview with the client or their financial adviser to determine their needs. “We can cover your homes, cars, collections and other possessions against theft, accidents and natural disasters; establish a worker’s compensation plan for your household employees; and protect you against identity theft and catastrophic personal lawsuits,” she says. “We make sure you have enough coverage to replace everything you own in a total-loss situation, with no out-of-pocket expense.” Mimi Schmid, a long-term care (LTC), Medicare and disability planning specialist, helps individuals, couples and small groups tailor health care coverage to their specific needs. “LTC insurance is an essential part of estate planning today,” says Schmid, who often works with occupational specialties, such as surgeons and executives, and people planning for retirement. “About 10,000 people turn 65 every day. They’re living longer than ever before, and there’s a 70 percent chance they’ll need ongoing care in their home or a facility at some point. I represent the major LTC insurance carriers and plans, from traditional LTC coverage or one of the newer hybrid products. With the health care industry in constant motion, it’s important to have someone who can guide you through the risks and guard your assets.” Schmid also assists clients with individual/family medical coverage, Medicare transition and supplementation issues, and corporate disability insurance planning. Laura De Luca is AHM’s life and disability insurance specialist. “I focus on individual life insurance, with an eye toward income replacement and estate planning needs, and on business life insurance and disability insurance, including key person and buy/sell issues for business succession planning,” she explains. “My goal is to make sure my clients have the coverage they need to protect their income and estate.” Every client has needs, risks and goals, De Luca notes. “At AHM, we wrap you in a bubble of coverage to protect you, your family and your assets anywhere in the world—including the Internet. Our brokers can handle any group or individual risk-management need. You are unique. Your coverage should be, too.”

AHM INSURANCE GROUP IS LOCATED AT 11975 WESTLINE INDUSTRIAL DRIVE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: FONDA HEREFORD, LAURA DE LUCA AND MIMI SCHMID. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.523.8800 OR VISIT AHMINS.COM. COVER DESIGN BY SARAH GIBSON | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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TRUSTED [ADVISORS FONDA HEREFORD

MIMI SCHMID

LAURA DE LUCA

AHM INSURANCE GROUP

Fonda Hereford, Personal Risk Management Specialist

A specialist in personal property and casualty insurance needs of families with homes, cars, collections and boats and in personal excess umbrella coverage. AHM represents a host of fine insurance companies, including Chubb, PURE, Fireman’s Fund, AIG, Ace and Cincinnati. 11975 Westline Industrial Drive | 314.523.8800 | ahmins.com

JOSEPH KELLEY

Mimi Schmid, Long-Term Care, Medicare and Disability Planning Specialist

DAN ESSER

Mimi assists clients in navigating their areas of risk when it comes to their healthcare. She helps them protect themselves from a potentially large, long-term care risk or loss of income due to a disability, as well as transition to Medicare or individual insurance coverage. 11975 Westline Industrial Drive | 314.523.8847 | ahmins.com | mschmid@ahmins.com

ACROPOLIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Dan Esser, Senior Portfolio Manager

Laura De Luca, Life and Disability Insurance Specialist CHRIS LISSNER

Dan develops a thorough understanding of each client’s goals in order to provide advice on retirement planning, social security options when appropriate and investment management. 14755 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 100 | 636.449.4900 | acrinv.com

Laura helps clients with life and disability insurance planning for income protection and estate preservation, and helps businesses fund buy/sell agreements and protect against the loss of key employees. 11975 Westline Industrial Drive | 314.523.8800 | 314.523.8888 | ahmins.com | ldeluca@ahmins.com

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC, MEMBER SIPC

Chris Lissner, President

John M. Carter, Senior Vice President – Investment Officer

Chris has more than 34 years of experience successfully managing financial assets through multiple market cycles and extensive personal financial experience managing strategies to secure cash flow and lifestyle for people during retirement. 14755 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 100 | 636.449.4900 | acrinv.com JOHN M. CARTER

Joseph Kelley, Portfolio Manager

We all want to retire from our primary careers at some point. We help our clients develop an achievable plan and an investment strategy that helps them do it successfully. 14755 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 100 | 636.449.4900 | acrinv.com

John specializes in retirement analysis, estate investment planning, wealth transfer, retirement income, social security analysis, college savings, life MICHAEL MOELLER insurance and annuities. 10369 Clayton Road | 314.991.7840 | wfadvisors.com/john.carter

Michael Moeller, Managing Director, Investments

Michael is a Private Investment Management (PIM) portfolio manager with The Moeller Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. The mission of the Moeller Group is to help clients be good stewards of capital. 14567 N. Outer 40 Drive | 636.530.6111 | themoellergroup.net

James R. Moore, Managing Director, Investments JAMES R. MOORE

We create and actively maintain customized investment and retirement plans for affluent individuals, families and businesses that address the specific needs, wants and goals of future years and generations. 8115 Maryland Ave., Ste. 500 | 314.746.2974 | moorelennartz.com

Brian Pultman, CFP, Managing Director – Investment Officer

LISA DINGA

We create long term relationships while helping investors succeed financially. Our goal is to reach our client goals, and our comprehensive process provides a format that keeps us exceeding ‘benchmarks.’ We pride ourselves on a breadth of resources, products and creative solutions. 10369 Clayton Road | 314.991.7863 | brianpultman.wfadv.com BRIAN PULTMAN

BARBARA CARSWELL

MARIA KERFORD

MICHAEL HOWARD

YOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Barbara Carswell, LL.M., Philanthropy Advisor

Maria Kerford, MPPA, Philanthropy Advisor

Lisa Dinga, Director of Community Engagement

Michael Howard, Chief Executive Officer

With substantial experience in nonprofit management, strategic planning and taxation, Barbara takes a results-oriented approach in supporting donors to fulfill their charitable plans and nonprofits to reach their organizational goals. 12685 Olive Blvd. | 314.985.6778 | youthbridge.org Lisa brings passion and expertise for building capacity of nonprofits and helping families involve their children and grandchildren in making a difference through charitable giving. 12685 Olive Blvd. | 314.985.6778 | youthbridge.org SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE

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Maria has significant experience in the nonprofit sector and assist donors to better understand how to evaluate nonprofit organizations and engage with those organizations to achieve meaningful interactions. 12685 Olive Blvd. | 314.985.6778 | youthbridge.org With more than 25 years of experience in wealth management and philanthropy, Michael uses a purpose-driven planning approach that goes beyond traditional financial outcomes and includes quality-of-life objectives. 12685 Olive Blvd. | 314.985.6778 | youthbridge.org

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JENNIFER ELBERT JIM WINKELMANN

BLUE OCEAN PORTFOLIOS, LLC

Jim Winkelmann, Registered Fiduciary, Founder

Jim specializes in low cost index funds, optimal portfolio allocation, retirement and cash flow planning, 401(k) and IRA rollovers, and has more than 30 years of experience in wealth management. 1588 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Ste. 205 | 314.997.7400 blueoceanportfolios.com

Jennifer Elbert, Portfolio Administrator

Jennifer offers expertise in the development, implementation and monitoring of investment policies for diversified portfolios of low-cost index funds used for family wealth, foundations, retirements plans and 401(k) rollovers. 1588 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Ste. 205 | 314.997.7400 blueoceanportfolios.com

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?

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DAVID SADLER

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PATRICK C. DUFF

MONETA GROUP

David Sadler, CPA, AWMA®, CFP®, PFS, Principal and Family CFO

WE PROUDLY WELCOME DAVID BRODY

With 19 years of experience, David offers knowledgeable, objective advice and proactive service in wealth management and tax planning. His expertise allows him to gain and maintain successful, long-term client relationships. 100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 500 314.726.2300 | monetagroup.com/sadler

KENNETH BOWER

Patrick C. Duff, Principal and Family CFO

Patrick works with successful families, doctors, business executives and owners to create and implement a comprehensive financial game plan that works in a fastmoving, complex and ever-changing economic landscape. 100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 500 314.726.2300 | monetagroup.com

Kenneth Bower, MBA, AWMA®, CFP®

The Bower Team provides Family CFO solutions to families on a national basis. We work with corporate executives, professional athletes, physicians and retirees. 100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 500 314.726.2300 | monetagroup.com

David Brody has joined the Wealth Management Group as a Senior Banking Advisor, Senior Vice President. David has professional experience serving high-net-worth individuals and families in money management solutions and unique credit options. Through a primary point of contact, David’s clients have access to a team of experts in investment management, fiduciary and estate administration, private banking, financial consulting and charitable endeavors. To meet David and to experience the Wealth Management Group, please call him at 314.898.1217.

SMITH MOORE

David Apted, Vice President – Financial Advisor

David offers a personalized approach, customized strategies right for you, and a dedication to guiding you through all phases of life with a comprehensive financial plan … solving your needs through the accumulation, distribution and legacy phases of life. 7777 Bonhomme Ave., Ste. 2400 | 314.446.1630 smithmoore.com | dapted@smithmoore.com DAVID APTED

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) uses the names PNC Wealth Management®, PNC Institutional Investments® and Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth to provide investment and wealth management, fiduciary services, FDIC-insured banking products and services and lending of funds through its subsidiary, PNC Bank, National Association, which is a Member FDIC, and uses the names PNC Wealth Management® and Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth to provide certain fiduciary and agency services through its subsidiary, PNC Delaware Trust Company. PNC does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice. “PNC Wealth Management” and “PNC Institutional Investments” are registered trademarks and “Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth” is a service mark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Investments: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank Guarantee. May Lose Value. ©2014 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Frederic G. Maurer, III, Senior Vice President, Senior Banking Advisor

Frederic has more than 30 years of private banking experience in successfully serving high-net-worth families with their money management solutions, unique credit options, and private banking needs. 120 S. Central Ave., Ste. 110 | 314.898.1331 pnc.com/wealthsolutions

Steven Wisniewski, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager

Steven leads a team of highly specialized wealth professionals dedicated to providing exceptional solutions to the private banking, investment, financial and estate planning goals of our affluent clients. 120 S. Central Ave., Ste. 110 | 314.898.1324 pnc.com/wealthsolutions

Financial Legend: • Investment Management • Long-Term Care Planning • Estate & Tax Strategies

Deborah Smiley, J.D., CFP®, AEP®, Vice President, Senior Wealth Planner

• Life Insurance Assessment and Tactics

Deborah is an attorney, certified financial planner and accredited estate planner who focuses on estate, business, financial and retirement planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. 120 S. Central Ave., Ste. 110 | 314.898.1337 pnc.com/wealthsolutions

• 401(K) Review/ Distribution Options Let’s work together to customize a solid financial foundation and safeguard your assets.

SCOTT BENSINGER

PLAZA ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

Cap and Jennifer Grossman surveying their financial blueprint.

David Apted has been advising and protecting clients for over 30 years.

Scott Bensinger, Founding Partner & Principal, Certified Fund Specialist, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

Scott focuses on regular, clear, direct communication with clients, and devises strategies to suit each client’s circumstances. Securities, insurance and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC 101 S. Hanley Road | 314.726.0600 | plazaadvisors.com

Judy Rubin, Partner, CFP, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

Judy helps clients by keeping a focus on education, financial planning and private client wealth management. Securities, insurance, and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. 101 S. Hanley Road, Ste. 1350 | 314.726.0600 | plazaadvisors.com

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THE GIFT OF GIVING by tony di martino St. Francis of Assisi said, “For it is in giving that we receive.” Little did he know that, in addition to passing along words of moral wisdom, he was also giving solid financial advice. “Knowing you’re helping others through charitable giving is one of the best feelings in the world,” says Michael Howard, CEO of YouthBridge Community Foundation. But doing good also can be an opportunity to do well, he adds. “At YouthBridge, we help integrate charitable giving into your overall financial plan.” YouthBridge, which began as an orphanage in 1877, connects community donors to community needs. “We’re the bridge that joins individual and business donors to nonprofits, nonprofits to resources, and financial advisers to charitable fund opportunities for their clients,” Howard explains. Everyone involved benefits: “We enable donors to maximize their social impact by helping them to define and achieve their philanthropic goals,” he says. “We help area nonprofits, especially those focused on children and youth, become stronger and more financially sound. And our experts work with your financial advisers to create customized, tax-advantaged giving strategies that complement your tax and estate planning strategy and provide ongoing support to your favorite charities.” A donor-advised fund (DAF), assets given to a community foundation for the purpose of redistribution to nonprofits, is more flexible and less costly than a private foundation when it comes to transferring wealth, Howard notes. It also offers numerous tax advantages. “Private foundations pay a 1 or 2 percent excise tax on net investment income per year, but there is no income tax on a DAF,” he says. “Also, a DAF allows donors to take a federal income tax deduction up to 50 percent of adjusted gross income for cash contributions, versus 30 percent of AGI for private foundations. And a DAF offers more favorable deductible limits for gifts of stocks, and you can contribute appreciated securities without incurring capital gains liability.” A DAF, unlike a private foundation, is not subject to a 5 percent annual mandatory distribution requirement, and also offers the option to give anonymously, Howard adds. “In short, giving through a community foundation is an effective long-term approach to giving in a variety of situations, particularly if you want to grow your contributions tax-free over time, or need a charitable tax deduction now, but also want the flexibility to make distributions in the future. Best of all, these tax advantages not only benefit the donor, but leave more money available for gifts to the community.” Just in time for the holidays,YouthBridge is offering yet another way to give and receive at the same time. “YouthBridge gift cards, which can be branded with your company’s logo, let your valued clients and employees support the qualified charity of their choice,” Howard says. “You build loyalty by being part of their values-based decision making— and the cards are tax deductible. Even more important, it’s an easy, fun way to strengthen the community through charitable giving.”

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congrats! Plaza Advisory Group, Inc. congratulates JUDY L. RUBIN on becoming Partner. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER AND CERTIFIED DIVORCE FINANCIAL ANALYST

FROM THE

BO RDROOM by karyn meyer

• University of Colorado Bachelor of Science – Finance • Board Member, Kids in the Middle Board Member, The Foundation for • Barnes-Jewish Hospital

NURSES FOR NEWBORNS has elected two new board leaders. DR. TERI MURRAY, dean of the Saint Louis University School of Nursing, has been named board president, and JENNIFER FUNK, director of finance at Brinkmann Constructors, has been named president of the Young Professionals Board.

Judy is passionate about helping clients directly by focusing on financial planning and private client wealth management. Judy’s emphasis on education makes her a great advisor for people who experience a transition in which they become responsible for their own wealth.

101 South Hanley Road | Suite 1350 | Clayton 63105 314-726-0600 — PlazaAdvisors.com †Securities, insurance, and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor. Additional insurance services may also be offered through Plaza Advisory Group, Inc., which is not affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.

DAN GLAZIER, executive director and general counsel of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, has been elected to a three-year term as the Midwest representative for the NATIONAL LEGAL AID & DEFENDER ASSOCIATION, the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit serving those who cannot afford counsel.

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY is pleased to announce MARK HIGGINS as the new dean of the John Cook School of Business. Higgins has been a faculty member at the University of Rhode Island since 1988 and was appointed dean of its business college in 2006.

COCA’S BALLET ECLECTICA

THE LITTLE DANCER: CELEBRATE ST. LOUIS PRESENTED By

MARy STRAUSS December 12-14, 2014

The COCA holiday tradition returns! Ballet Eclectica presents the tale of Degas’ famous statuette that comes to life and dances away in various works of art. The Little Dancer: Celebrate St. Louis is presented as part of stl250.

FRI | 7:00PM SAT | 2:00 & 5:00PM SUN | 1:00PM - SOLD OUT!

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The board of directors at

ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL has

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Tickets $14-$18 314.561.4877 www.cocastl.org

LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY, the first independent charter school in St. Louis, has named SCOTT DOLAN board president. Currently senior vice president of US Bank’s Private Client Reserve, Dolan brings more than 15 years of experience in finance and banking. He also serves on the board of Catholic Charities of Saint Louis, the Saint Louis Library Foundation and The Campbell House Museum.

appointed CHRISTINE CANDIO as the hospital’s new president and CEO, effective January 2015. Candio comes from Virginia, where she is CEO of a small, nonprofit hospital and senior vice president of Inova Health System.

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of Greater St. Louis is pleased to welcome new executive director SCOTT GEE. Gee has worked with nonprofits for more than 23 years, most recently serving as executive director of Haven of Grace. He will lead the organization in its efforts to ensure those dealing with cancer are empowered and strengthened through support groups, educational workshops, and nutrition and exercise programs.

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head of school, effective July 2015. He currently acts as upper school director for Brentwood School in Los Angeles. Cooke has spent more than 30 years as both an educator and administrator, most of them with independent schools. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Carleton College and a master’s degree in education from Claremont Graduate University.

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THE INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM has

named ELLEN CURLEE president-elect of its board of directors. Curlee has served on the board since the museum moved to St. Louis in 2012.

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Christmas Candlelight Concert a St. Louis tradition

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by margaret rambo

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WHAT | Family Center for Philanthropy Event WHERE | Saint Louis Zoo WHY | An experience for families to share with their children the joy

and privilege of giving WHO | Guest speaker and author Carol Weisman, board chair Rick Kallaus, Sam and Pat Hopmeier, Voices for Children CEO Jan Huneke, guests and community leaders HIGHLIGHTS | Weisman’s invitation to the children to come sit before her as she presented short excerpts from her book, Raising Charitable Children

A. Dennis Sparger, Music Director and Conductor

oin the Bach Society chorus and orchestra for Handel’s Messiah, highlighting solos by soprano Jane Jennings, mezzo soprano Debra Hillabrand and tenor Don Frazure.

Festive carols, a magical candlelight processional and special guests, the St. Louis Children’s Choirs, all combine to make this an unforgettable family holiday experience.

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WHAT | Tea Room-Style Luncheon & Fashion Show WHERE | One McKnight Place WHY | To display fashions presented by Eileen Fisher and

Dillard’s featuring Gatesworth residents as models, and enjoy a luncheon reminiscent of the former Stix Baer & Fuller tea room WHO | Fashion duo Jan McCormick and Tara Hogan, Martha Kessel, hostesses Karen Rosenthal and Mary Campbell, relatives and friends HIGHLIGHTS | Informal modeling, a delicious lunch from The Gatesworth chefs, and prize drawings

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WHAT | 12th Annual Dan McLaughlin Golf Tournament & Dinner Auction WHERE | Norwood Hills Country Club WHY | To benefit SEF in its provisions for hearing aids, scholarships, sending children to camp and more WHO | Honorary chair and auctioneer Dan McLaughlin; co-chairs Mike and Courtney Hopson, Lee Tillman and Bob Kijowski; executive director Diane Buhr; president Gene McNary, superintendent Don Bohannon; golfers and guests HIGHLIGHTS | Youth speakers thanked SEF for supporting their needs; Diane Buhr offered special tributes.

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16th Annual Holiday Pops Spectacular Tuesday, December 23 7:30 PM | Peabody Opera House

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Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI

To provide more outreach, assistance and services for the underprivileged in need of legal assistance, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri was awarded a grant by the Missouri Foundation for Health. Mary Sweet was named LSEM’s new Marketplace Outreach & Enrollment specialist.

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HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

The HBA’s Home Builders Charitable Foundation donated more than $8,000 to Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis to help underprivileged children access quality educational experiences.

PICTURED: JIM BRENNAN, JAN WACKER, KIM HIBBS, TIM MARTIN

NEIMAN MARCUS

MYRTLE HILLIARD DAVIS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTERS

Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers celebrated its 45th anniversary with a ‘Serving the Underserved’ luncheon

PICTURED: JOE PIERLE & ANGELA CLABON

Local author Teri Griege recelntly spoke about her new book, Powered by Hope: The Teri Griege Story, at Neiman Marcus. Her story includes her triumph over alcohol abuse and colon cancer to compete in the Ironman. All book proceeds benefit her new foundation, Powered by Hope. PICTURED: ALLEN BARBER, TERI GRIEGE & CHERESSE PENTELLA

THE BATTLEGROUNDS

The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake, a permanent mud run obstacle course, held a race that raised $5,000 for The BackStoppers, a nonprofit that supports families of fallen police, firefighters and EMS/EMT personnel in the St. Louis area.

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THE HOLIDAY GUIDE] SAINT LOUIS BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

Now through Dec. 31, you can receive up to $500 in free accents and accessories. Call or visit our showroom today to arrange a complimentary in-home design consultation. 9701 Manchester Road | 14208 Manchester Road 636.720.0455 | 636.779.0720 | californiaclosets.com

Saint Louis Ballet presents The Nutcracker in grand style at The Touhill Dec. 18 through 23. Combine this holiday tradition with Sugarplum Fairy luncheons and new Nutcracker dinners. Tickets at 314.516.4949 or touhill.org. Touhill Performing Arts Center 314.516.4949 | touhill.org

SIGN OF THE ARROW

KODNER GALLERY

Visit Kodner Gallery and view our current selection of fine and rare art for every taste and budget. Give the unique, inspired and affordable gift of fine art this year! 9650 Clayton Road 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com PICTURED: ART NOUVEAU SCULPTURE BY JOE DESCOMPS (FRENCH, 1869-1950) ENTITLED DANSEUSE DE CHARLESTON, CIRCA 1925

These charming metalwork ornaments are helping to transform a rural Thai village. Pilgrim Imports works to preserve the community’s traditions and provide economic support with quality jobs and training. 9814 Clayton Road | 314.994.0606 signofthearrow.com pilgrimimports.com

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BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS

Give the gift of music! Make memories with your family at the Christmas Candlelight Concert 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 in the festive ambiance of Powell Hall. 3547 Olive St., Ste. 120 314.534.1700 | bachsociety.org

TIMEKEEPERS

This white gold and diamond band is perfect on its own or with an engagement ring. $1,675 17 N. Meramec Ave. | 9495 Olive Blvd. 314.721.4548 | 314.991.0994 timekeepersclayton.com | timekeepersstl.com

AMINI’S HOME RUGS & GAMES AND JAFFE LIGHTING

The holidays should be filled with fun and laughter with your friends and family! Nothing says fun like friendly competition on your new game from Amini’s 17377 Chesterfield Airport Road | 636.537.9200 | aminis.com DIRECTORAL CONDUCTOR A. DENNIS SPARGER

The Perfectly Tailored Gift For Every Man On Your List

BUY 2 CUSTOM SHIRTS AND RECEIVE A FREE $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE

EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY OFFERS THROUGH DECEMBER 24 7" Buy 1 Sport Coat From $850 Get A FREE $75 Gift Certificate

Buy $500 In Stock Ready To Wear Get A FREE $50 Gift Certificate

Buy 1 Suit From $1050

Get A FREE $100 Gift Certificate Custom Tailored Clothing & Shirts For The Best Dressed St. Louisans Since 1986. 8101 MARYLAND AVE. CLAYTON, MO. 63105 SAVILEROWSTL.COM ∙ 314-721-7848

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Lillywhite

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DIMVALOO

Meurer

Benton

The Lorna Jane Pria Excel Zip Through jacket is ideal for cool-weather workouts. The lightweight, breathable fabric wicks away moisture and features wonderful back-detailing and concealed front pockets. Colonial Marketplace | 8813 Ladue Road 314.824.8224 | dimvaloo.com

Cherry

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Tiffany

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Don’t risk buying or selling at auction or out of town.

A Trusted Family Tradition in Fine Art Services for Nearly 50 Years 9650 Clayton Road in Ladue - (314).993.4477 - kodnergallery.com

LAURIE SOLET

Sometimes, we just feel like our souls can’t get enough air. This bracelet is for those times: one simple string, one simple reminder, BREATHE! $14 No. 18 The Boulevard 314.727.7467 | lauriesolet.com

A litter of basset hound puppies, gasping for every breath. Near death in a licensed dog breeding facility. Rescued by the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force. Lovingly nursed back to health.

NOVAK JEWELERS

Dress up your studs for the holidays with two-tone diamond convertible earring jackets from Novak’s. 14442 Clayton Road 636.227.7225 | novakjewelers.com

K. HALL STUDIO

Three fragrant hobnail votives, beautifully packaged and ready to gift are 2 ounces each, hand-poured with 100-percent vegetable wax and topped with a letter pressed dustcover unique to its fragrance. 8416 Manchester Road | 1701 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 314.963.3293 | 314.991.6988 | khalldesigns.com

Now living in wonderful, forever homes.

CRAFT ALLIANCE GALLERY

Believe You Can Make a Difference

You know that you like the jewelry at Craft Alliance. We know that you’ll enjoy these golden nested pearl earrings by Susan Freda. 6640 Delmar Blvd. 314.725.1177, ext. 322 | craftalliance.org

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Let's Holiday at The Boulevard

Located at the corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Galleria Parkway

THE CARAMEL ROOM AT BISSINGER’S

Join us every Saturday afternoon through Christmas to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy holiday caroling.

Don’t miss New Year’s Eve Chocolate & Champagne Soirée at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s. Enjoy a chocolate-infused culinary experience, premium bar, music by Arvell and Co. and a champagne toast! 1600 N. Broadway 314.615.2480 | caramelroom.com

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from the best selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry in St. Louis.

THE DIAMOND FAMILY

Silver two-tone ‘potato chip’ earrings by designer Adami & Martucci. $175 473 Lafayetter Center 636.391.6622 | thediamondfamily.com PHOTO: PETER WOCHNIAK

Artful and unique, our custom collection is patiently handcrafted by highly knowledgeable and experienced staff. Need we say more?

2014 PRODUCTION OF FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

STAGES ST. LOUIS

Get ready to rock at STAGES in 2015 with Smokey Joe’s Café, followed by the tap sensation Anything Goes and the rousing The Full Monty! Season subscriptions on sale Dec. 8. 1023 Chesterfield Parkway East 314.821.2407 | stagesstlouis.org

Diamonds

Colored Gemstones

Pearls

Repairs

Appraisals

7821 BIG BEND BOULEVARD | WEBSTER GROVES 314-962-1400 | SummitJewelersSTL.com

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the perfect combination Ted’s frozen custard and the perfect Christmas tree!

Ted Drewes

St. Louis’ finest selection of Balsam, Fraser, and Pine trees—and custard!

TED DREWES FROZEN CUSTARD

THE BACK STORE

Tempur-Pedic slippers will make you feel like youre walking on a cloud. Available in six styles, all with authentic TEMPUR material. Chesterfield Mall West County Center | Plaza Frontenac 314.643.8432 | stlbackstore.com

6726 Chippewa 314-481-2652 4224 South Grand 314-352-7376 Open summer Only

COMPTON HEIGHTS BAND

Compton Heights Band presents Holiday Pops Spectacular at Peabody Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 with tenor Hugh Smith, soprano Gina Galati, and the St. Louis Metro Singers chorus. Tickets at 1.800.745.3000, peabodyoperahouse.com or chband.org. 3120 Lafayette Ave. 314.776.2227 | chband.org PICTURED: TENOR HUGH SMITH

WINTER OPERA SAINT LOUIS

Join us Dec. 16 and 17 at Dominic’s on the Hill, 5101 Wilson Ave for a four-course dinner and a fun-filled holiday program sung by Winter Opera artists. Tickets are $85. 2322 Marconi Ave. 314.865.0038 | winteroperastl.org

GENOVESE JEWELERS

This absolutely stunning ring is in 18kt. yellow gold with .70cttw of round diamonds. 12460 Olive Blvd. 314.878.6203 | genovesejewelers.com

SAVILE ROW CUSTOM CLOTHIER & SHIRTMAKER

Money clip by M-Clip makes the perfect gift for every man in your life. The patented design allows him to securely carry cash and cards without the bulk. 8101 Maryland Ave. 314.721.7848 | savilerowstl.com

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TED DREWES

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is offering gift cards available at both locations— the perfect stocking stuffer. 6726 Chippewa St. | 4224 S. Grand Blvd. 314.481.2652 | teddrewes.com

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COCA

The COCA holiday tradition returns! Ballet Eclectica presents The Little Dancer, the tale of Degas’ famous statuette that comes to life and finds herself dancing through famous works of art. Sponsored by Mary Strauss. 524 Trinity Ave. 314.725.6555 | cocastl.org

JAZZ ST. LOUIS

Celebrate the season with jazzy holiday concerts throughout December. Dinner and drinks are always delicious options. Can’t make it for a show? A Jazz at the Bistro gift certificate makes a great stocking stuffer! 3536 Washington Ave. 314.571.6000 | jazzstl.org

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SUMMIT JEWELERS

Summit Jewelers invites you to our Holiday Open House 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6. Wine, hors d’oeuvres and delicious jewelry will be served. 7821 Big Bend Blvd. 314.962.1400 summitjewelersstl.com

LONGMEADOW RESCUE RANCH, A DIVISION OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI

Barn Buddies are great gifts that support rescued horses and farm animals. Sponsorship choices include: animal photo/bio, plush replica, and invitation to ranch events. 1201 Macklind Ave. 314.951.1542 |636.583.8759 longmeadowrescueranch.org

Brentwood Flagship Store:

8416 Manchester road Saint Louis, MO 63144 | 314.963.3293

Plaza Frontenac:

701 S Lindbergh Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63131 | 314.991.6988

Chicago, IL:

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[ t&s home ] F21 STYLE INSIDE – A Family Feeling F24 H OMEWORK F34 R EAL ESTATE: A Year in Review F37 SOLD! F36 CLASSIFIEDS

[health&beauty ] A BETTER 2015 F12 COVER STORY – OneLife F13 HEALTH – A Better 2015

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[ on the cover ] THE DIAMOND FAMILY, LOCATED AT 473 LAFAYETTE CENTER, HAS A STRONG FAMILY TRADITION OF PROVIDING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND QUALITY JEWELRY SINCE 1978. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 636.391.6622 OR VISIT THEDIAMONDFAM.COM. PICTURED ON THE COVER: VICE PRESIDENT ALEX HADDAD AND PRESIDENT MICHAEL HADDAD. COVER DESIGN BY SARAH GIBSON PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON

COVER STORY

SPARKLING SERVICE [THE DIAMOND FAMILY WE’VE ALL HEARD ABOUT ‘THE FOUR C’S’: color, cut, clarity and carats. But no amount of knowledge regarding these would mean anything without the help of the right jeweler. A diamond will be among the biggest—and most important—purchases of your life. Do you really want to base it on Wikipedia? The jewelry business is both personal and professional, something the Haddad family has known for more than 35 years. “We try to make purchasing jewelry both fun and educational,” says president Michael Haddad. He and his brothers, Alex and Anthony, took over operations and marketing about seven years ago from their dad Rocky, who opened the store in 1978. “Anyone can say they have great customer service, but we provide an experience that can’t be taught,” Haddad says. Everyone who walks through the door is offered a drink and allowed to browse on their own without any pressure, he points out. “It’s a relaxed sales environment. We are here to serve and to treat people fairly.” Working with a trusted family business makes a big difference when buying jewelry, he adds. “Here, you will deal with people who really care about you. We have a vested interest in telling the truth, standing behind our products and being available for any future service issues.” All that has made them the trusted family jeweler for generations of customers. “Every year, we have a customer appreciation party, where Ozzie Smith and Jackie Joyner-Kersee are on hand for autographs.” This kind of service is part of the store’s responsibility as a Master IJO Jeweler, Haddad says, an accreditation from the Independent Jewelers Organization given to approximately 800 jewelry stores in the world and based on certain business and ethical standards. “We are one of only two stores in the St. Louis area with this accreditation,” Haddad says. Also, as a Master IJO Jeweler, The Diamond Family

is part of an exclusive buying group allowed to import quality diamonds directly from the cutters in Belgium before the rest of the market gains access. “We travel to Antwerp twice a year, and we often purchase diamonds for specific customers while we’re there,” he says. “We always bring them back Belgian chocolates, too!” Haddad says he seeks to make the shopping experience unique. For holiday shoppers, The Diamond Family is offering its ‘Wish for a White Christmas’ promotion for the third year in a row. Customers will receive a full refund for purchases made through Dec. 18 if it snows 2 inches or more on Christmas day. Next year, the store will offer a counter sketch studio to create custom pieces. “It’s incredible,” he says. “The software asks clients questions about their design aesthetic and suggests jewelry based on their preferences. We can further customize the suggestions to get exactly what they want. About a week later, the jewelry is in their hands.” At the end of the day, Haddad says, it’s all about the customers. “It’s not just about one sale for us,” he says. “If you buy your engagement ring here, we also want you to come back for the other milestones in your life. We’re honored to have you in our store.”

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

[ BONEFISH GRILL ] 8780 eager road | 314.918.1649

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Attractive ‘fish concept’ chain restaurant

THE PRICES |

$4.90 to $11.30 starters, $9 to $14.70 sandwiches, $15.90 to $29.30 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Mussels Josephine, Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, Steamed Lobster Tails, Macadamia Nut Brownie

THIS NEW RESTAURANT sprung up at the corner of Eager Road and Brentwood Boulevard in conjunction with an equally brand-spanking new Drury Inn. Bonefish is part of a national fish restaurant chain started in 2000 in St. Petersburg, Fla. The emphasis is on flown-in-fresh fish and moderate pricing in a more upscale atmosphere. They deliver on the atmosphere: This is a pretty place, with light-wood accents and mostly booth and hightable seating (neither of which I find as comfortable as ‘normal’ tables). And the servers are all dressed in chef’s whites, which, while clever, I found unsettling since it implied a level of expertise that they did not have. Our first server was unable to answer our questions and didn’t offer to; our second, while more willing to help, was no more knowledgeable. Settled into our booth, we started with Mussels Josephine ($9.90), which was excellent in every way. The large serving of Prince Edward Island mussels was inherently sweet and served in a delicious preparation of white wine, butter, lemon and basil dotted with

sautéed onions, garlic and fresh tomatoes. So the bar was set high when we ordered our entrees, and some dishes delivered; others didn’t. Overall, the value is good—entrees come with a seasonal veggie and an additional side of your choosing, as well as a choice of sauce. But for real foodies, it’s all about the flavor and quality of food. And the lemon-butter on my Sea Scallops + Shrimp dish ($17.90) tasted ‘pre-fab’ and most certainly contained something less pure than lemon and butter. Additionally, most of the fish entrees come ‘woodfired,’ which here means grilled over oak, and the result is a very strong flavor that overwhelms the delicate fish. Rather than being slightly crisped at the edges (shrimp) or butter-seared (scallops), our scallops and shrimp dish appeared to be placed on the grill without the benefit of butter or oil, which would have given them more flavor and texture. Instead, they tasted only of the black grill marks from the hot surface. The same was true of our Rainbow Trout ($17.70), although the sauce

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

[ chef chat ]

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS (PEI) | Mussels from this Canadian region are farmed in natural mesh sleeves suspended in the ocean, where they have access to their normal food supply, plankton.t WOOD-GRILLED | Using wood chips in the fire when grilling, which imparts a distinct smokiness to food. Many different woods can be used, including oak, cedar, maple, pecan and mesquite.

>> managing partner brian willett WHY ST. LOUIS?

It is a new and exciting area for us.

SIGNATURE DISH?

MACADAMIA NUTS | Indigenous to Australia, these grow on evergreen trees and are prized as

Bang Bang Shrimp

[ aftertaste ]

We don’t serve toasted ravioli or St. Louis-style pizza, but the fish is fresh and is brought in from all over the country.

delicious eating nuts, high in fat but low in protein. Oddly, they are toxic for dogs.

>>We really liked the interior, and the fish was terrific (other than the one dish we had to send back for being too rare). Even though it was crowded, we were seated quickly and the waitress was nice. My one complaint is how slow the kitchen was—we waited and waited for drinks and food. —KATHY C. OF WARSON WOODS

>>We are regulars at Bonefish Grill in Sarasota, and I’m really glad we can eat Bang Bang Shrimp in

St. Louis now. I love it!

—CHARLENE B. OF LADUE

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we chose for it, Mango Salsa, was fresh-made and quite good. An order of steamed lobster tails ($29.90) was very good. The tails were meaty, sweet and came with real butter, warmed for dipping. A choice rib-eye steak ($25.70) was good and stood up a little better to the oak grilling. A side of garlic whipped potatoes made for a great accompaniment, as did the seasonal vegetable, spaghetti squash. For dessert, the Macadamia Nut Brownie ($6.90) was totally pleasurable, if super-sweet. The rich, salty nuts went well with the chocolate cake, raspberry coulis and vanilla ice cream. The Pumpkin Crème Brûlée ($7.30), a seasonal special, was delicious too, even though it was hard to ignore the mound of ‘whipped topping’ served with it. This kind of shortcut brings a place down: It reflects poorly on the overall culture of a restaurant, especially one that emphasizes freshness. Bonefish tries hard not to look or taste like a chain restaurant, but it needs to address a few shortcomings before accomplishing that goal.

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ANY SPECIAL ST. LOUIS DISHES?

MOST POPULAR DISH?

Longfin Imperial tilapia

FAVORITE THING ABOUT ST. LOUIS?

I’m happy to be back in a big city with professional sports. I’m an avid hockey and baseball fan.

LEISURE

QUICK BITES]

by suzanne corbett

[ baking news ]

Celebrated baker and cookbook author NICK MALGIERI returns to St. Louis Dec. 9 to present his latest, Pastry: Foolproof Recipes for the Home Cook. James Beard-winning baker and CRAVINGS owner Tim Brennan hosts the 6:30 p.m. event, which for $35 includes Malgieri’s demonstration, munchies and a copy of the book for signing. RANDY McARTHUR has passed ownership of his legendary eponymous bakery to SCOTT and SHEILA RINABERGER’S company, Live to Venture Holdings. The couple are committed to preserving and continuing the McARTHUR BAKERY legacy. Rinaberger calmed the fearful McArthur faithful, reporting that “while plans are to enhance the café menu, all employees, bakers and recipes will remain.”

[ new cocina in clayton ]

Executive chef SEAN SCOTT is the new hombre in town overseeing CANTINA LAREDO at Centene Plaza, whose menu offers an upscale contemporary twist on Mexican fare. “We’ve taken the standard cuisine and elevated it,” Scott says. Going beyond the basic burrito are such casa especialidades as Pollo Mango Mole and Carnitas with Chipotle Wine Sauce. How do you say ‘yum’ in Spanish?

[ gingerbread fix ]

If Hansel and Gretel could visit the life-sized gingerbread houses at RIVER CITY CASINO or its sister operation Ameristar Casino-St. Charles, they wouldn’t have to nibble the walls. They could dine inside and order off the menu during the ‘Not So Silent Night’ holiday event to benefit The Center for Hearing & Speech. Gingerbread House dining is offered through Christmas Eve and requires a $25 seating reservation (fully tax deductible).

[ brunch with a view ]

PANORAMA RESTAURANT at the Saint Louis Art Museum is now serving its art-on-a plate brunch all weekend long, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chef Ivy’s brunch masterpieces include Champagne Benedict, Pear and Dried Fig Blintzes, and Apple-Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast.

[ milestones ]

For 30 years STARBUCKS Christmas Blend coffee has kept your favorite Santa jived. To celebrate, Starbucks has rolled out a premium gift pack featuring a pound of Christmas Blend paired with a double-walled travel mug studded with Swarovski crystals. That’s one way to make the season sparkle! Congratulations to the Chesterfield location of THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE, which recently lit seven candles on a short stack. Happy anniversary, and cheers on seven years in the Valley.

visit the new jazz at the bistro!

Concerts Dinner Drinks Valet parking available

full concert listing at jazzstl.org tickets & info: 314.571.6000 the harold & dorothy steward center for jazz 3536 washington ave. | st. louis, mo 63103 Presenting Sponsor of the 2014-15 Jazz at the Bistro Season

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by jorie taylor HOT TO TROT: A Word on Hot Beverages >> Picture this. You trudge through the knee-deep snow after a

long day of work, back turned against the biting wind. At last you get home and a fire is already crackling. You fold yourself under your cashmere throw and reach for --- what? Red wine? Hot tea? We can do better than that! Let’s make some hot buttered rum.

>> I have a close relationship with hot cocktails. I can remember

my parents microwaving brandy when they were feeling under the weather, and my grandmother has an amazing secret mulled wine recipe that includes Everclear (she was a pretty cool lady). My first ‘Snuggler’ as an après ski beverage was a nearly religious experience. I have made the simplest of hot toddies using a hot poker submerged in the cocktail to heat it, and I have experimented with 500-person batches of hot cider. In short: these cocktails can bust your flu, warm your caroling chords, make your guests feel at home, or provide just a touch of nostalgia as a warm nightcap.

>> After all my ‘market research’ in the field of heated alcohol, hot buttered rum remains the ultimate favorite. It allows for quite a bit of personalization, and the silky texture from the butter adds just enough richness to qualify for dessert at a dinner party. This particular recipe requires a bit of work, but from one home barkeep to another, I can assure you it is well worth the efforts. I call this version the Jersey Turnpike.

JORIE TAYLOR IS A CERTIFIED SOMMELIER AND THE BAR MANAGER AT CIELO AT THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL.

// TRY THIS AT HOME // [ hot buttered rum Start with a dutch oven or large stock pot and add a stick of butter. Heat over medium until the solids separate and the butter begins to bubble and brown. Add ½ c. brown sugar or honey and stir to combine. Allow this mixture to bubble again. Stir in 1t.vanilla extract or one whole vanilla bean, split. Add 1T whole cloves and 2T freshly chopped ginger. Once the mixture becomes fragrant, add 2 quarts apple cider and 1 quart fresh lemon juice. Allow mixture to boil, then add 2 Earl Grey Tea bags and steep four minutes. Remove the tea bags, add ½ bottle of Laird’s Bonded Applejack and 1 bottle spiced rum--I prefer Cruzan 8-year. Add Angostura bitters to taste. Garnish with an orange wheel.

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LEISURE

BRIDGE WITH BL♠ND

by kenneth bland THIS MONTH’S COLUMN is a great example 11. No return can prevent declarer from

of good bidding and good card play, a combination that secured North/South’s 12-trick ♥ slam. The bidding: N E S W 1C Pass 1H Pass 3D (Splinter) Pass 4D(Ace) Pass 5S(2/Queen) Pass 4NT(Hearts) Pass 5NT Pass 6D(King) Pass 6 H Pass Pass Pass North was looking for the ♣ King. When South showed the King of ♦ and no King of ♣, North signed off at six ♥. Opening lead: ♠ King

Cover the East/West hands and see if you can make the contract. NORTH ♠A ♥ K J10 6 3 ♦ 6 ♣ A J 10 7 4 2 WEST EAST K Q 7 3 2 ♠ ♠J 10 9 8 2 ♥ ♥5 4 9 8 7 5 4 3 2 ♦ ♦Q J 10 VOID ♣ ♣ KQ65 SOUTH ♠ 654 ♥ AQ987 ♦ AK ♣ 983 The Play 1. The ♠ King is led, Ace from North, East Jack, and South the 4. 2. Declarer realizes that keeping the ♣ suit losers to one will bring home the slam. 3. Playing the Ace of ♣, dropping the King or Queen, or taking two ♣ finesses are both bright prospects. 4. Declarer spotted a 100 percent line. Did you? 5. Declarer led the ♥ 3 to the Ace. 6. The ♠ 5 to the ♥ Jack. 7. ♥ six to the Queen. 8. ♠ 6 to the ♥ King. 9. ♦ 6 to the Ace and King, thus eliminating the side suits. 10. ♣ 9 was ducked to East’s King.

avoiding two ♣ losers. Any suit will give declarer sluff/ruff. A ♣ away from the Queen plays into the AJ tenace. Slam bid and made. Well-engineered!

tip of the day]

Q. Kenny, are splinters an absolute necessity? A. Yes, splinters have become one of the most

useful and powerful bids in bridge. Try to work hard to add the splinter bid to your arsenal.

big games & scores] SEPT. 23

Allyson Wolfe/ Denny O’Connor 70.13% St. Louis Bridge Center

Delaine Boyd/John Welte 73% St. Louis Bridge Center

SEPT. 23

Dennis Abeln/ Kevin Clarkin 73.5% Bridge Haven

Felicia Bamer/ Deborah Hellman 70.11% St. Louis Bridge Center

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Dale Burian/ Tom Hanewinkel 71% Jeffco

OCT. 2

Jo Ann Froehlich/ Barbara MacPeek 70% Hearth Room

We have GAMES EVERY DAY

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BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS Beginning January 30th for 8 consecutive weeks 2:30 to 4:30pm | $160

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[ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT] [DECEMBER]

by madeline lena

[ ART ]

[ MOVIES ]

masters exhibit

BIG HERO 6 >> It’s safe to say Disney has perfected the formula by his brother, to save the city from a destructive

t&s saw it!

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for movies that captivate both kids and adults. Big Hero 6 has plenty of quips for the parents, and the perfect plot to keep any child who has ever wished to be a superhero (and isn’t that every one?) in a trance. Hiro (voice of Ryan Potter) is a 14-year-old robotics prodigy who needs a little prodding from his older brother, Tadashi (Daniel Henney), to put his intelligence to good use. When a devastating event turns Hiro’s life upside down, he turns to his friends and Baymax, an inflatable robot invented

villian. The group of six transforms into hightech heroes, and each scene feels like a product of every child’s wildest dreams. There is action, suspense (could be too scary for the under–7 crowd) and heartfelt moments. If you didn’t think a robotic marshmallow man could evoke emotion, think again—there were definitely tears falling in my row! SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes! —K.M. VIEWED AT CHASE PARK PLAZA CINEMAS

St. Louis Artists’ Guild | 6–9 p.m. | $30–$50 | stlouisartistsguild.org

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3–8 p.m. | Campbell House, Eugene Field House, Chatillon-DeMenil House, Samuel Cupples House & The Old Courthouse $20–$40 | campbellhousemuseum.org

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10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Park House in Lafayette Square | $16–$20 | lafayettesquare.org

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Saint Louis Zoo | 9–11 a.m. $20–$22 | stlzoo.org Enjoy the most important meal of the day with the holiday season’s most famous man! Join Santa for a gourmet breakfast buffet on either Saturday or Sunday morning the first three weeks of December.

seen on the screen ALSO IN THEATERS The Theory of Everything | Interstellar Foxcatcher OPENING FRIDAY Pioneer | The Pyramid | Uzumasa Limelight

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9 p.m. | Duck Room at Blueberry Hill | $20 | pagan-stl.com

8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Saturday; Noon & 5 p.m. Sunday | Peabody Opera House | $22 | peabodyoperahouse.com >> Come witness a young prince embark upon a captivating journey to find his life’s true meaning. Runs through Dec. 14.

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Touhill Performing Arts Center | $32–$55 | touhill.org

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St. Louis Civic Orchestra | 3 p.m. | Purser Center at Logan University | $12–$18 | stlco.org

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duke ellington’s nutcracker suite

7:30 & 9:30 p.m. | Jazz at the Bistro | 3536 Washington Ave. $26.50 | jazzstl.org >> Celebrate the holidays with a special showcase of Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite performed by the Jazz St. Louis Big Band.

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MEDICAL ADVISER DR. ANDREA ITZKOWITZ, LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST JENNIFER LUSTMAN, AND PRESIDENT/OWNER TERESA SCOTT SYED; NOT PICTURED: WELLNESS CONSULTANT JULIE BAUER

by tony di martino “NOT A PRETTY PICTURE, IS IT?” Teresa Scott Syed says, showing a photo

of herself taken four years ago at age 62. “I look like I’ve been ridden hard and put away wet. And believe me, that’s exactly how I felt!” Two late-life children, a stressful job as a financial consultant, and a rough divorce had pushed her blood pressure through the roof, and her weight up to 214 pounds. “I wanted to start all over again, so I could help others who felt as overwhelmed as I did,” she recalls. “But first, I had to put my own life back together again.” Syed lost 70 pounds, 10 dress sizes, 14 percent of her body fat and a total of 98 inches in just one year. She no longer needs blood pressure medication. Today, as president and owner of OneLife Weight Loss & Wellness Solutions, she and a team of experts help men and women lose weight and keep it off. “We provide the tools, support and encouragement you need to get control of your life, physically, mentally and emotionally,” she says. “We help you become your best person, the butterfly you were meant to be.” The OneLife method requires a serious commitment, Syed notes. The program calls for two meals a day, a total of 500 calories, with each meal consisting of a protein, a vegetable, a starch and a fruit. The ‘secret weapon’ is HCG: “HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a natural hormone produced in a woman’s body when she’s pregnant,”

Syed explains. “Taken in small amounts in conjunction with the diet, it suppresses appetite and triggers the body to burn up to 4,000 calories a day of stored fat, resulting in rapid weight loss of up to 30 pounds or more in 40 days.” HCG is available in drops or prescription tablets and injections, and OneLife offers all three options. Clients follow the low-calorie phase of the program for up to 40 days, followed by a 42-day maintenance period, until they drop the desired amount of weight. But weight loss is just the first step. “To help you achieve permanent change and keep the weight off, OneLife provides a comprehensive approach to wellness, incorporating stress management, movement, proper eating, and understanding your relationship with food,” Syed says. The OneLife team includes a physician, as well as access to a nurse practitioner who specializes in hormone replacement therapy, a licensed psychotherapist, a nutritionist, a certified personal trainer and a meditation consultant, if desired. “We work together to help you make healthier decisions.” Syed enjoys helping clients reach their goals. “They not only look better, they feel healthy, joyful and self-confident,” she says. She can relate. “With every pound I lost, I felt like I was coming out of a cocoon. I’m 66, and I’m in better health now than I was in my 30s and 40s. I got my body back—and my life. I want to share that joy with others.”

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Ask the Expert

Question:

I would like to do something to look younger, especially with the holidays coming up. Is there anything that will give me a lift that won’t leave me recuperating when I have so much to do? Answer: At the age of 30 we begin to lose volume in our face due to loss of bone, thinning skin and redistribution of the fat in the face. This causes a loss of the smooth contours of the face and its youthful oval contour, resulting in flattening of the facial features.

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To achieve the goal of rejuvenation with little downtime, you should consider fillers to restore volume and give you a lift. While not replacing the facelift, which resuspends severely sagging tissues, the newer fillers restore volume to the upper cheekbone and midfacial hollow. By restoring lost volume, the midfacial tissues are elevated to a more youthful position and the cheek folds become less prominent. Until recently, the most commonly used fillers (hyaluronic acid, or HA’s) lasted only 9 to 12 months. With the introduction of Voluma® approximately one year ago, there is now an HA filler that can restore volume for up to two years. Advantages of the HA fillers include the fact that they produce immediate results and do not require a donor site like fat injections. Also, to reduce downtime, Voluma is placed deeper into tissue which means there is less bruising and swelling. Whether you are new to fillers or have had them in the past, Voluma is worth consideration as it works towards volume restoration rather than chasing fine lines and wrinkles. This type of filler can lead to a more natural and less swollen result.

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Fillers are not typically used in the upper face, so to lift the brow and smooth fine lines and wrinkles, neuromodulators such as Botox® or Dysport® are key. A facial plastic surgeon can recommend a treatment customized to meet your unique goals. Do you have a question for one of our specialists? If so, email WU.Physicians@wustl.edu for consideration in Ask the Expert.

2015 BY RICK STOFF

A BETTER

The traditional time for New Year’s resolutions is still a month away, right? That kind of thinking will only make your job a little harder come Jan. 1. Or it might just sabotage your chance of success altogether.

NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT

“I tell folks, ‘Let’s change right now,’” says Steve Baum, tribe leader of Iron Tribe Fitness in Brentwood. “Most people wait until January to set resolutions, but if you are not willing to do it right now, you are going to keep putting it off. You are better doing whatever little bit you can until you build a routine,” he says. Valerie Silberman, a personal trainer and class teacher at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center, has a strategy for making it all easier. “One of the biggest tricks is to have your bag packed for the gym in the morning, have your snack and go straight from work,” she says. “I knew that if I went home first, I would feel warm and comfortable and I wouldn’t want to go back out in the cold. If you get in the habit of going straight from work, you are more likely to get it done.”

NO EXCUSES!

Appointments overcome procrastination, Baum says. “Hire a personal trainer, make plans to meet a friend or get into a program that makes you stick to a plan. That way you are accountable not only to yourself, but to other people.” Also, small classes can lead to friendships that create motivation. You get a feeling of camaraderie and it becomes supportive when you get to know each other, Silberman says. “You are working hard but still having fun.”

Why Wait/Weight?

Especially when it comes to improving your body, there’s no time like the present. After all, the more you eat, the more dieting you’ll have to do later. And with exercise, the sooner you start, the sooner sweat and exertion will become part of your lifestyle. ADD WEIGHTS

“Cardio training by itself is good for your heart, but it is not going to do a lot to speed up your metabolism permanently,” Baum says. “Weight training will benefit your heart strength and build lean muscle.” A body with more lean muscle functions more efficiently and looks better. “Lean muscle requires more fuel, which ramps up your metabolism and has other benefits for things such as bone density,” he explains.

A METHOD TO THE MADNESS

The right diet for weight loss means the right foods, not simply less food. “There is no such thing as a right or wrong food—it is a lifestyle that people need to shoot for,” Baum says. Too often, he says, “People restrict calories, and when you restrict calories your metabolic rate slows down.” Especially around the winter holidays, it’s tempting to be naughty. “A lot of people gear up by telling themselves, for example, that they will have to exercise for 60 minutes if they eat this piece of pie,” Silberman says. “That puts a thought process to it, and maybe they won’t eat the pie. I have always been of the mentality that I don’t want to deprive myself of something I really enjoy, so I will allow myself one or two bites.”

THE DIFFERENCE

“Coming into the gym and doing 20 or 30 minutes, three or four times a week, is a great start,” Silberman says. “It can make a massive difference in your energy level.” It will, however, take you about 30 days to create a new habit, Baum says. “Just do it.”

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A PERMANENT FIX Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) has provided an alternative for millions of patients in the past 15 years. “It’s for anyone who wants to lessen their dependence on glasses or contacts,” says Dr. Stephen A. Wexler of TLC Laser Eye Center. “Most patients say it is life-changing.” If you’ve ever needed glasses, you know why. “For most people it is remarkable,” says Dr. Jay Pepose, of Pepose Vision Institute. “They go through a 20-minute surgery and the next day they are out driving without glasses or contacts.” LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT LASIK has been widely embraced, if the numbers are any indication. About 800,000 Americans annually undergo a procedure, the most common being LASIK, to address refractive errors, which prevent light from focusing on the retina, the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye. LASIK is a two-stage procedure, Pepose explains, in which a protective flap on the cornea is lifted for access to a deeper part of the cornea. “We sculpt that inner layer with a second laser,” he says. “Once we have changed the shape of the cornea, the light is going to be bent differently. Instead of falling in front of the retina or behind the retina, it will fall on the retina, like an image focusing on the film in a camera.”

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ENVIABLE RESULTS More than 90 percent of LASIK patients achieve vision measured between 20/20 and 20/40 without corrective lenses, according to the American Association of Ophthalmologists. Vision of 20/20 describes normal acuity at 20 feet from an object. In comparison, a person with 20/100 vision must get 20 feet next to an object that a person with normal vision can see at 100 feet. As for costs, LASIK typically will set you back $2,000 to $3,000 per eye, and most patients do both eyes in one visit. THUMBS UP? Some people would not make good candidates for LASIK. “It probably wouldn’t be a good option for someone who has corneal scarring, a disease of the cornea, or dry eye that isn’t responding to treatment,” says Pepose. In addition, it may not correct larger refractive errors, Wexler says, because “there is a limit to how thin and how flat we can make the cornea.” He adds there are other options for those patients. And for patients ‘of a certain age’ who want to get rid of those annoying reading glasses—uh-uh. LASIK does not treat presbyopia, the loss of close-up vision after age 40.

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WAVEFRONT TECHNOLOGY About five years ago, ophthalmologists began using computerized equipment called wavefront technology to map the eye and determine the needed corrections. Corneal reshaping previously was decided by asking the patient to give feedback by looking through test lenses, as in an eyeglass exam. “In the past we averaged the correction across the eye,” Pepose explains. “The wavefront gives us a direct measurement so we are lasing in every spot across the cornea, and it is 25 times more accurate.” And the percentages of patients with higher levels of correction have grown, as well, he says, with some patients able to see better than 20/20. “Each of these steps has brought further and further refinement.”

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“There are four basic things that happen to the skin as it ages,” says Dr. Richard Moore of The Lifestyle Center. “These begin to become evident in our 40s and more evident in our 50s and 60s. Smoking and sun exposure makes them worse.” The first signs, Moore says, are color changes, usually pigment changes due to sun exposure. “Second, dynamic wrinkles form when you make a facial expression and static wrinkles become ingrained after we get into our 40s,” he explains. “The third change is increased laxity due to the loss of collagen and support structures, and fourth is the loss of volume, which gives the face a hollow and saggy appearance.”

HELP IS AT HAND

“There are things that can bring a more organized and youthful effect to your skin. It is just a matter of how much work you want to do,” says Dr. Joseph A. Muccini Jr. of the MidAmerica Skin Health & Vitality Center. “For example, there are a lot of new things happening in skin tightening,” he says. While there is no non-surgical procedure that will equal the dramatic results of a face-lift, “there are many people who might be perfectly happy with a procedure that is non-invasive or minimally invasive.” One alternative uses heat to tighten the skin through ultrasound, Muccini says. “Another skin tightening device uses radio frequency waves to heat the skin,” Moore adds. “The skin is heated very comfortably and stimulated to produce new collagen over the coming months. We can achieve a tightening of the jawline and lift the cheeks.”

RESTORING VOLUME

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“The other big thing used to rejuvenate the appearance is restoring volume,” Moore says. “We all lose collagen as we age. Some people lose it more rapidly than others, due to genetics or lifestyle choices.” That’s where dermal fillers come in: they replace the tissue lost under the skin. The biggest category of dermal fillers is the hyaluronic acids, a substance naturally present in the body’s connective tissues, Muccini says. Hyaluronic products are injected and restore volume that helps us lift the face. “Most hyaluronic acid fillers last six to 12 months,” says Moore, and “the body breaks it down as it breaks down your own collagen.” He adds there are longerlasting products also.

‘IRONING’ THE WRINKLES

Then there’s Botox, one of several neuromodulators used to treat wrinkles. “These products limit facial expression so that you are less likely to develop those deep creases,” Moore explains. Basically, they paralyze the muscles. “We only put them in very specific areas,” Muccini adds.

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Laser treatments can be used to lighten age spots, as can chemical peels. “Peels remove a superficial layer of skin,” explains Moore, “and can get rid of some of the pigment damage.” Micro-needling devices, such as SkinPen, stimulate the face to rejuvenate itself. “It puts minor wounds in the skin, but they are barely felt because the skin is numbed,” Moore says. “The person appears to have a mild sunburn for about 24 hours, but the body repairs that injury and sends fibroblasts to lay down new collagen.” As for finding the right person and procedure for you: “It is 100-percent an art, so look for someone who has experience with multiple modalities,” says Muccini. “The changes can be impressive and improve a person’s self-esteem and feeling of well-being dramatically.”

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top for a moment and think about life’s pursuits. It’s all about perception, right? Whether perceived status, intelligence, or success, we are driven to create for ourselves an image of our ideal selves – to shape the way others see us. To create the best lives possible for ourselves and those closest to us. But what might hold considerable value to one person may not carry the same weight with another. Everything we do in life means something different from everyone else’s vantage point. Instead of placating others to win their favor, indulge yourself with what you actually want – even if you want everything. Allow us to introduce you to the premium lineup from Mungenast Hyundai – the 2014 Equus and all-new 2015 Genesis sedan. Both are here to challenge your perception of pure, unadulterated luxury. Everything you want, nothing you don’t – and more you’ll soon wonder how you ever lived without. Uncompromising craftsmanship and attention to detail, premium design and feel with a profound sense of dynamism and purpose are what you will discover in both of these elegant vehicles. The 2014 Hyundai Equus offers the same level of luxury one would expect from competing models that can easily cost $100,000 or more. A car to drive, or to be driven in, the Equus can be yours for $499 per month for 36 months with $3,999 due at lease signing. And with our signature Equus Concierge Service, if you can’t come to us, we’ll bring the car to your home or office for a private demonstration. Should your vehicle require service, simply call us at Mungenast Hyundai, and we will valet your Equus to and from our dealership and you will

be lent an Equus of ours to drive while yours is being serviced. Between the opulence the Equus affords and the premium, first-class experience we offer for it, your friends will think you’ve spent thousands more – but the fact that you didn’t will simply be our little secret. Genesis is all-new for 2015 and returns with more aggressive styling, advanced technology, the latest passive and active safety features and available HTRAC all-wheel drive. In fact, the Genesis is the first rear-wheel drive luxury sedan to earn the IIHS’s highest honor of Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional Automatic Emergency Braking. Hyundai recognizes that wearable technology is the future, and

with the 2015 Genesis, the future is now. With Hyundai’s proprietary BlueLink system, remotely lock, unlock, or start the Genesis from your smartphone, PC, or even Google Glass. At Mungenast Hyundai, we take pride in making your dream of owning a luxury car, that is every bit as intelligent and unique as you are, a reality. Right now, lease a new Genesis for $429 per month for 24 months with just $3,999 due at lease signing. Discover the Equus and Genesis at Mungenast Hyundai, conveniently located near the intersection of Lindbergh Blvd. and I-270 at 649 Dunn Road in Hazelwood, MO.

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When you walk into the Webster Groves home Christina McHugh Ceranna shares with her husband Craig, son Habi, and dogs Jack and Buddy, you might feel like you’ve just been hugged. That’s because she’s made it her goal to create a warm, lived-in space with plenty of loving little touches. T&S | What initially attracted you to the home? CC | My husband is from Boston, and we love the old, New England-style architecture and cottagey feel of a lot of the homes in Webster. That’s sort of what brought us to the area. I love the age of our home, and I also love its woodwork and that it has the original doors and floors. It has a good soul.

T&S | What’s your favorite feature or room? CC | That would probably have to be the navy blue room, because it’s the heart of the home, and it’s where we spend all our time as a family. And in every room we have a different crucifix, each a family heirloom.

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The dining room, dressed up for the holidays

T&S | Where do you go for decorating inspiration? CC | I really like warm, comforting, lived-in, inviting and homey spaces. I don’t want my house to look like it’s out of a magazine. I want it to feel real and authentic. I use a lot of reused plaids and fabrics, and a lot of that comes out of estate sales or someone’s basement. I work with Temple and Hentz, an interior design firm, and with Rand Rosenthal, a landscape designer. He has beautiful trees, plants and shrubbery and is connected to an awesome warehouse in Rock Hill. He also collects vintage antiques and does big showcases a couple of times a year. T&S | Are there specific places you go to find furnishings or artwork? CC | I love The White Rabbit, which is just around the corner from us in Webster. They have a really great eye for things that are worn in. So a lot of what’s in my home is vintage, mixing the old with the new. I also really like bringing plants and flowers inside—that’s a big inspiration for me. A lot of the wreaths and greenery are from boxwood bushes in my backyard. I also have beautiful hydrangea plants,

pines and winter greens I bring inside. And I do this all year. For example, in the spring, I bring in blooms from our peony bushes. T&S | Your holiday decorations are stunning! Are the holidays a big deal at your house? CC | Yes. I’m an adoptive mom, a foster parent, and I’ve also sort of fostered my teenage cousins. So home, for me, means a lot more than a house. It means being able to give love and nurture, and the holidays are sort of a celebration of all of that, of family and connections. And I believe family doesn’t have to be biological—you can create a sense of family with a stranger or a foster child you’re with for just a short period of time. T&S | Where do you go to pick up decorations? CC | A lot of mine are handmade, vintage ornaments. But, again, live plants play a huge role in our holiday decorations, and most of our decorations are actually greenery and shrubs. T&S | I love the bed with the gold garland and coverlet—do you change out the bedding for the holidays? CC | I did change it for the season. That’s a day bed in our sun room, which is one of my favorite rooms in the house because it’s where we go to read.

T&S | Do you have any particularly meaningful or sentimental holiday decorations? CC | They’re not pictured, but every year since I was 17, I’ve bought an ornament that symbolizes something significant that happened that year. Our stockings are special, too. Mine was embroidered for me when I was a baby, and I’ve also embroidered stockings for all of my family members, even the dogs!

Opposite, clockwise from top: Collection of glassware; the welcoming entryway; the ladies’ parlor; Ceranna brings the outdoors in with an abundance of greenery and wreaths This page, clockwise from top: a festive daybed in the home’s sun room; Jack and Buddy, ready for the holidays; a table set for entertaining; the cheery kitchen, with holiday goodies ready to enjoy

[HOMEWORK: DEAR HOMEWORK,

I know our house could look so much better from the street, but I just don’t know where to begin! ———BASHFUL ABOUT BEGINNING

DEAR BASHFUL ABOUT BEGINNING,

Your home has a number of architectural and landscape challenges that need to be corrected to bring out its full potential. I suggest doing an ‘Extra Credit’ on it, which suggests three possible solutions for resolving some of these issues. Thanks for asking, ———HOMEWORK

SCHEME 1

To begin with, the second-story addition needs to be better integrated with the architecture of the house below it. I suggest creating new, longer second-floor windows with shutters to better match the rest of the house. Next, I would rearrange the columns on the porch to have equal spacing and better alignment with the door and window beyond. New front-facing gable roofs on the first and second floors help give prominence to the center of the façade. Finally, a cupola over the garage portion helps the somewhat awkward second story seem less abrupt by adding an additional vertical accent. As far as the landscape goes, I would simply start over. The current plantings are all the wrong size and in the wrong places. Instead, I would plant two rows of low hedges under the window sills of the wings and finish them off with dogwood trees. This simple scheme underscores the architecture and allows the porch section to take center stage. The façade now has a more balanced and confident feel.

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To take the design a step further, I would suggest removing the front porch and creating a second-story façade above the front door. I would build a bracketed canopy over the door, which would receive new sidelites. I also would add a small dormer window at the living room to give that area some interest and height.

SCHEME 3

For a final refinement, I suggest a new circle drive, enhanced with painted brick light piers and a clipped yew hedge. This will give the newly enhanced home a more ‘estate’ feel and allow the architecture to extend into the landscape. What was once a bit of a jumble of architecture and landscaping missteps is now a refined and coherent composition.

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4 SOMERSET DOWNS | LADUE 5 BEDROOMS, 6 FULL & 3 HALF BATHS $3,250,000 Impressive contemporary Louis Saur-designed estate nestled on 3 acres in prestigious Somerset Downs.

14800 SUGARWOOD TRAIL DR. | CHESTERFIELD 6 BEDROOMS, 10 BATHS, 4.53 ACRES $2,375,000 Home on 4.53 acres with 8-stall barn, riding ring & pool. Ideal entertaining property with in-laws suite.

9255 CLAYTON ROAD | LADUE 4 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS $1,350,000 Spectacular Bernoudy-designed home centrally located on park-like 1.81 acres.

NEW PRICE! 40 LEMP ROAD | KIRKWOOD 3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $1,350,000 Beautiful 10-acre custom-built estate on historic grounds. Borders the Powder Valley Nature Preserve.

16441 WALNUT RAIL DRIVE | CLARKSON VALLEY 5 BEDROOMS, 5½ BATHS $1,249,000 Exceptional home with pool set on picturesque 3+ wooded acres backing to lake. Perfectly appointed throughout.

1680 DUELLO ROAD | LAKE ST LOUIS 4 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,200,000 Beautiful home & horse training facility on 10 acres. 40-stall barn, 2 riding rings, 2 washing stalls & tack rooms.

NEW PRICE! 4632 MCPHERSON AVE. | CENTRAL WEST END RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE $699,000 1, 985 square feet plus a Town Home with 2-car garage.

1 SCARSDALE LANE | LADUE SCHOOLS 4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS $639,800 Sophisticated home with updated eat-in kichen, ﬁnished lower level & pool.

13549 WESTON PARK | TOWN AND COUNTRY 6 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,099,000 Impressive entertaining spaces in home with main ﬂoor master suite, updated kitchen & luxurious master bath.

NEW LISTING! 607 CARMAN VIEW COURT | MANCHESTER 4 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $619,000 Built to enjoy! 1½-story residence with ﬂowing spacious ﬂoor plan, offers the best in family living & entertaining.

14728 CHESTERFIELD TRAILS | CHESTERFIELD 5 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $529,900 Superb, exceptionally updated & move-in ready home. Walk-out ﬁnished lower level. Parkway Central Schools.

NEW LISTING! 19 KINGS LYNN | OLIVETTE 3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $523,000 Desirable Chevy Chase Subdivision. Completely renovated throughout, 2,100+ sq. ft., Ladue schools.

1115 SHADOWFAIRE COURT | BALLWIN 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $475,000 This custom-built, open, bright, contemporary home proves living in the burbs is anything but boring.

842 N. NEW BALLAS UNIT #404 | CREVE COEUR 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $349,000 Beautiful fourth ﬂoor penthouse with lovely hardwood ﬂoors & moldings, plus additional den! New deck!

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NEW PRICE! 775 WENNEKER DRIVE | LADUE 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $312,500 Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the heart of Ladue. Luxurious & beautifully rehabbed home.

6631 ALAMO AVENUE | CLAYTON FOUR-FAMILY INVESTMENT PROPERTY $419,000 Art Deco style building with quaint one-bedroom apartments with great layouts. Wonderful opportunity!

7203 DARTMOUTH AVENUE | UNIVERSITY CITY FOUR-FAMILY INVESTMENT PROPERTY $299,000 Located in the heart of the University Park neighborhood. Newly renovated one-bedroom units.All currently leased.

10062 HIGHWAY 63 | ROLLA AREA 3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $265,000 32 acre farm/ranch with barn, exterior garage, 3 additional buildings & 2 ponds. Close to horse trails.

1069 FIRST CAPITOL DRIVE | ST. CHARLES COMMERCIAL/RETAIL OPPORTUNITY $245,000 Renovated two-story building in prime location. Parking lot in rear. Walk to Lindenwood University.

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Frontenac ~ $1,689,000 Construction underway by R.G. Apel Development. Ladue Schools. 8,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 6 baths. Unparalled detail. wayne norwood 629.3931 | ben patton under cOntract

2120 South WarSon road

Ladue ~ $2,450,000 Three levels of living. Main-floor master plus 4br suites, 2 kitchens, pool, 4-car garage.

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11223 hunterS Pond Lane

Creve Coeur ~ $1,999,000 Johnson built home in Ladue. 6br/7ba, 1+ acre with pool and hillside waterfall.

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2433 toWn & Country Lane

60 Brighton Way, #2 South

melinda johnson 825.5695

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Town and Country ~ $1,675,000 Stately home on 1 acre. Features 6br/7ba, 7,100+/- total sf of living space, 3-car garage.

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Chesterfield ~ $349,900 Three bedroom, three bath end-unit condo. Main-level living with updates throughout.

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200 S. BrentWood Blvd., #11d Clayton ~ $625,000 Sophisticated, urban, chic 3,400sf. Luxe baths, gourmet kitchen, teak floors, terrace.

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Olivette ~ $289,000 3br/2ba in Ladue schools. Remodeled bathrooms, designer kitchen. Turn key.

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Clayton ~ $215,000 Fabulous opportunity in the 816 Building. 2 bedroom, 2 baths, over 1,700 square feet!

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Clayton ~ $179,000 New paint, carpet & air handler (heat/air). About 1,200sf, 2ba, rooftop pool, doorman.

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10002 Litzsinger Road Sold

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Ladue ~ $1,545,000

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FRONTENAC $585,000 30 Vouga Lane

DES PERES $499,900 11935 Lillian Avenue

LADUE $1,130,000 3 Godwin Lane

NEW LISTING CHESTERFIELD $414,000 725 Fairfield Lakes Drive

ST. LOUIS $139,900 7021 Trainor Court

NEW LISTING O’FALLON $230,000 544 Springhurst Parkway

NEW LISTINGS

1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$350,000

1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$350,000

725 FAIRFIELD LAKES DRIVE, Chesterfield. Bright, updated

4174 COUNTY ROAD 856, Bunker.

$259,000

condo in sought after neighborhood. 2 bedroom, 3 bath unit

LOT 3 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

Open 12/7, 1-3 PM

LOT 6 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 7 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

all on one level! $414,000.

544 SPRINGHURST PARKWAY, O’Fallon. Situated on a level

LOT 8 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

lot, this 2-story, open floor plan is 5 years young and features 4

LOT 11 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Patio and fenced rear yard. $230,000

LOT 12 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$225,000

LOT 4 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$235,000

LOT 5 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood.

$235,000

LuxuryCollection 9746 LITzSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$5,750,000

508 HERON COURT, St. Albans.

$2,995,000

BLUFFS OF ST. ALBANS, St. Albans.

$2,495,000

38 GLEN EAGLES, Ladue.

$2,350,000

1041 LAY ROAD, Ladue.

$2,200,000

10490 LADUE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$2,150,000

35 GLEN EAGLES DRIVE, Ladue.

$1,995,000

201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield.

$849,900

2513 TRENTON STATION, St. Charles.

$314,900

405 CONWAY GARDENS LANE, Creve Coeur.

$849,000

1374 MOSSWOODS DRIVE, Fenton.

$314,900

422 HEATHERMOOR COURT, St. Albans.

$799,000

7504 GANNON AVENUE, University City.

$299,000

46 KINGSBURY PLACE, CWE.

$795,000

2563 HERITAGE LANDING, St. Charles.

$279,000

719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood.

$795,000

14 AUTUMN WOOD COURT, St. Charles.

$244,750

1040 GOLDEN ORCHARD DRIVE, O’Fallon.

$242,000

70 FLESHER DRIVE, Ellisville.

$199,000

RESidEnTiAL hOmES

11136 YELLOWSTONE DRIVE, Pattonville Schools.

$184,900

$749,000

7021 TRAINOR COURT, St. Louis.

$139,900

7434 SALEEN COURT, University City.

$100,000

10 OVERBROOK DRIVE, Ladue.

$1,749,000

3 WHITFIELD LANE, Ladue.

5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,695,000

43 RIO VISTA, Ladue.

$749,000

395 HIGHWAY V, Troy.

$1,644,000

10129 CONWAY ROAD, Ladue.

$699,999

3 OAKLEIGH LANE, Ladue.

$1,560,000

224 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans.

$699,900

22 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,475,000

231 ST. ANDREWS, St. Albans.

$639,000

15862 RICHBOROUGH ROAD, Chesterfield.

$1,395,000

978 CHAPEL OAKS ROAD, Frontenac.

$595,000

200 SOUTH BRENTWOOD, UNIT 3A, Clayton.

$399,000

$585,000

410 N. NEWSTEAD AVE., UNIT 2S, CWE.

$375,000

50 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,395,000

30 VOUGA LANE, Frontenac. 1425 WHEATFIELD LANE, Saint Albans.

$575,000

7520 OXFORD DRIVE, UNIT 2W, Clayton.

$279,000

17 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

$1,325,000

12674 CONWAY ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$550,000

7515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, #3S, Clayton.

$189,000

2019 SOUTH MASON, Town & Country.

$1,300,000

17720 GREYSTONE TERRACE, Wildwood.

$539,000

541 ROSEDALE, #102, St. Louis.

$157,900

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

$1,195,000

11935 LILLIAN AVENUE, des Peres.

$499,900

1509 HEDGEFORD DRIVE, UNIT 3, Chesterfield. $123,000

2829 STONINGTON PLACE, Frontenac.

$1,160,000

99 OLD FARM ROAD, Foley.

$499,500

123 W. WOODBINE AVE., UNIT H, Kirkwood.

3 GODWIN LANE, Ladue.

$1,130,000

791 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, Saint Albans.

$497,000

10 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES, Village of Country Life Acres. $1,095,000

522 DONNE AVENUE, University City.

$469,000

15 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

768 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, Saint Albans.

$465,000

18879 BUCK RIDGE DRIVE, Warrenton.

$449,000

1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

803 SOUTH WARSON RD., Ladue.

$949,000

$98,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION 318 WARDENBURG FARMS DR. Wildwood. 809 TARA ESTATES CT. TBB, Chesterfield.

$7,700,000 $875,750

COndOminiUm/ViLLA hOmES

2256 NORTH BALLAS ROAD, Town & Country. $1,350,000

$1,095,000

GOVERNOR PLACE #2 LOT 46, St. Charles.

TOWN & COUNTRY $1,350,000 2256 North Ballas Road

$92,000

LOTS/ACREAgE/FARmS $2,125,000

17709 SUGARBERRY COURT, Chesterfield.

$925,000

10432 CAPITOL PLACE, Frontenac.

$445,000

302 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.

8919 PINE ACRE ROAD, Ladue.

$899,000

15 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, Ladue.

$389,000

303 WARDENBURG FARMS,Wildwood.

$600,000

12 FOXBORO ROAD, Ladue.

$375,000

317 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.

$600,000

LADUE $389,000 15 Magnolia Drive

$600,000

108 CLUB CREEK CT., Saint Albans.

$890,000

5925 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$885,000

7946 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City.

$370,000

99 OLD FARM ROAD, Foley.

$499,500

26 MARYHILL DRIVE, Ladue.

$875,000

8129 FLORENCE AVENUE, Brentwood.

$329,900

4114 HIGHWAY DD, Salem.

$416,900

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RedKey Realty Leaders Five houses, one family. After interviewing several realtors, this large St. Louis family selected RedKey’s Anne Dunajcik Group based on our ‘heart.’ The entire family was moving to Florida, and we were blessed to list and quickly sell five houses to meet their goals and timeframe.

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LUCY GOLTERMANN

Tis the Season...

To purchase a second home. As a St. Louis realtor who specializes in second homes, I can help you find the perfect weekend getaway. Stop by the Red Key Realty Leaders office in Frontenac to learn about great second home options. Enjoy a “pied-a-terre” in Clayton or the Central West End for cultural weekends or consider a retreat at Innsbrook Resort to explore water and nature. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cottage, a golf course home or a stylish bungalow, there are second home properties in our area for all tastes and budgets. Let me help you find yours! Call me today.

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Janet McAfee Real Estate << 14 Upper Price Road >> A perfect example of how professional representation and multi-channel marketing combined to exceed the client’s expectations, this beautiful and well-maintained residence went under contract the first day it was on the market. 9889 Clayton Road | 314.277.4660 | janetmcafee.com/lucygoltermann

ANNE HIZAR

Laura McCarthy Real Estate << 2 Bellerive Country Club >> Agent Anne Hizar both listed and sold this stately Georgian Revival home. Situated on more than 3 acres, it looks out onto the 17th fairway and green of the country club. 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com

JIM HUMAN AND KEVIN HURLEY

Janet McAfee Real Estate << 32 Woodoaks Trail >> This country French-style manor house, which was the setting for many family gatherings over the years, will now host a new generation of owners. 9889 Clayton Road | 314.795.9839 | 314.560.4977 | janetmcafee.com

JUSTIN MICHAEL

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty << 100 Twill Haven >> The exclusive 100 Twill Haven was the year’s highlight. Such a unique property allowed me to have fun marketing and exercise my passion for uniting extraordinary people with extraordinary homes! 8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100 | 314.252.9069 | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

JULIE PFEIFER

Boutique Realty << 1055 Warson Woods Drive >> 1055 Warson Woods Drive was definitely my most memorable sale. I worked with the sellers when they purchased the home and it was a ‘hot mess’. They transformed it into one of the most beautiful homes I have ever sold! 17269 Wild Horse Creek Road, Ste. 210 | 314.266.2520 | boutiquerealtystl.com

LIZA THORNHILL

Janet McAfee Real Estate << 551 Barnes Road >> This charming Connecticut-style estate, available for the first time in 36 years, was privately sold to a new family excited to create their own traditions in this special home. 9889 Clayton Road | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

TED WIGHT

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty << 13 Westwood Country Club >> My top individual sale for 2014 was a stunning contemporary home located at 13 Westwood Country Club. The home was situated right on the golf course and sold quickly!

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10333 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 (314) 692-7200

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1751 N. Woodlawn Avenue $3,500,000 Listed: Megan Rowe & Katie McLaughlin

6 Claychester Drive $2,662,500

2 Bellerive Country Club $2,1oo,000

2 Ladue Acres $2,1oo,000

Sold: Allie Rossini

Listed & Sold: Anne Hizar

Listed: Joan Schnoebelen & Megan Rowe

LAURA MCCARTHY’S 600 South Price Road $2,100,000 Listed: Stuart Minton & Tommy Alexander Sold: Kathy Crane

1 Fordyce Lane $2,000,000 Listed: Kathy Crane Sold: Carole Less

HOT LIST 2014

WE WERE PROUD TO REPRESENT CLIENTS OF THESE FINE PROPERTIES

51 Westmoreland Place $2,050,000

8110 Westmoreland Ave. $1,880,000

Sold: Keith R. Manzer

Listed: Helen Costello

11235 Hunter’s Pond $1,820,000

1121 Highland Pointe $1,810,000

1 Brentmoor Park $1,785,000

2512 Bopp Road $1,625,000

Listed: Jill Azar Sold: Joan Schnoebelen & Megan Rowe

Listed: Sue & Katie McLaughlin

Sold: Jean Schneider

Sold: Lizzy Dooley

230 Linden Avenue $1,500,000

525 East Argonne $1,450,000

Listed: Helen Costello

Listed: Carla Britton & Sally Dowling

12932 Sunset Bluff $1,500,100 Listed: Lynn Andel & Karen Heath

765 W. Kirkham Ave. $1,500,000 Listed: Helen Costello Sold: Sara Jensen

Clayton: 314.725.5100 Town & Country: 314.569.1177

REAL ESTATE in review by karyn meyer

= 2013 = 2014

TOWN & STYLE CRUNCHED THE REAL ESTATE NUMBERS TO SEE HOW THE MARKET FARED THIS YEAR. We compared the 2013 and 2014 sales statistics Brentwood Creve Coeur of single-family homes and condos* Olivette (from Nov. 20, 2013, through Nov. 20, 2014) in Des Peres/Frontenac/T&C University City 17 zip codes.** The average sale price Ladue increased by about $20,000, but about Kirkwood Webster Groves 270 fewer residential units were sold in Richmond Heights 2014. On average, those units spent about Central West End Clayton two fewer weeks on the market compared Wildwood/Grover Manchester to 2013. Below, we take a closer look at Chesterfield the rate of change to see how our Ballwin Chesterfield Valley communities grew in 2014.

TOTAL SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES SOLD -17.53% -2.76%

-4.02%

-6.25%

+6.77%

-8.33%

-3.93% -6.28%

125

175

-13.25%

+2.53%

+5.30% -12.09% -7.27%

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compiled from maris

-4.33%

+1.75% 275 325 375 425

225

-14.19%

475 525 575 625 675

725

TOTAL CONDOS SOLD Chesterfield Clayton Central West End/City

AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALE PRICE Brentwood Creve Coeur Olivette Des Peres/Frontenac/T&C University City Ladue Kirkwood Webster Groves Richmond Heights Central West End Clayton Wildwood/Grover Manchester Chesterfield Ballwin Chesterfield Valley

+13.00%

-5.56%

+4.56%

+9.82%

+3.66% -4.16% +7.49%

+6.74%

Overall Homes Sold†

+6.59% +12.81%

+3.80%

5,371

+10.69%

+8.41%

-1.10%

2013 2014 Rate of change 243 248 +2.06% 155 170 +9.68% 150 153 +2%

+3.32% +8.92%

$100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 $900,000

AVERAGE CONDO SALE PRICE

-18.95%

-19.54%

-15.00%

-6.41%

TOTAL 2014 SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES IN DOLLARS

$185,559,0

2 95,65 $136,5

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,129 ,106 $131 $151,995,393 $167,287 ,206 $7 $8 8,849 ,079 2,9 24 ,49 0

5 ,45 90 3,3 83 $3 ,153,5 $38

$19

,14

8 ,56

,959

,84

,758 $90,386 ,411

$179

$33,467,548

,607

05 3,1

$163

1 2,4

3,5

$10

,258

TOTAL $1,810,829,139

+5.88%

Kirkwood

Ladue

-9.38%

U.City

Des Peres/ T&C / Frontenac

55 50

Olivette

Creve Coeur

Brentwood

-25.00% -17.46% -15.52%

-22.95%

Ballwin

-24.00%

-16.00%

Chesterfield

-17.57%

Manchester

Chesterfield Valley

-12.79%

Wildwood/ Grover

$402,229

100

Clayton

-33.33%

-24.53%

105

Central West End

Average Overall Sale Price

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET (SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES)

110

Richmond Hts

2013 2014 Rate of change $273,161 $295,318 +8.11% $410,826 $413,333 +0.61% $276,131 $173,111 -37.31%

Webster

Chesterfield Clayton Central West End/City

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET (CONDOS)

2013 2014 Rate of change Chesterfield 108 69 -36.11% Kirkwood Clayton 102 84 -17.65% Webster Groves Central West End/City 87 84 -3.45% Richmond Heights Central West End Clayton Wildwood/Grover Average Overall Days On Market Manchester Chesterfield Ballwin Chesterfield Valley Brentwood Creve Coeur *The term ‘condos’ includes condominiums, co-ops and villas. Olivette **Communities listed are determined by the zip code that encompasses the majority of that community. Des Peres/Frontenac/T&C †Overall figures include single-family homes, condominiums, co-ops and villas. University City Ladue

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2014

63005 $1,900,000

2118 SADDLE CREEK RIDGE CT

Prudential Alliance, REALTORS Agents: Kristi & JT Monschein Beds: 5 | Baths: 7 (5, 2) Approximate sqft:5,258 pr/sqft: $361.35 | SP%LP: 96.21%

63119

$1,337,500

441 PARK ROAD

Janet McAfee Agent: Bert Boyce Beds: 6 | Baths: 6 (5, 1) Approximate sqft: 6,964 pr/sqft: $192.06 | SP%LP: 93.86%

63011 $1,150,615

63122 $1,500,000

Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Chesterfield West Agent: Colleen M. Lawler Beds: 2 | Baths: 3 (2, 1) SP%LP: 130.50%

Laura McCarthy-Clayton Agent: Helen Costello Beds: 5 | Baths: 6 (4, 2) Approximate sqft: 5,663 pr/sqft:$264.88 | SP%LP: 88.24%

212 MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB WAY

63017 $1,710,000

1239 DEVONWORTH DRIVE

765 KIRKHAM AVE.

63124 $3,500,000

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield Agent: Dawn Krause Beds: 5 | Baths: 7 (5, 2) Approximate sqft: 5,450 pr/sqft: $313.76 | SP%LP: 92.43%

1751 N. WOODLAWN AVE.

63021 $770,000

63130 $1,340,000

Coldwell Banker Premier Group Agents: Mark & Neil Gellman Beds: 4 | Baths: 6 (4, 2) Approximate sqft:4,489 pr/sqft: $171.53 | SP%LP: 96.37%

Janet McAfee Agent: Kathleen Lovett Beds: 4 | Baths: 7 (4, 3) Approximate sqft:5,786 pr/sqft: $231.59 | SP%LP: 89.63%

63038 $1,330,000

63131 $2,662,500

Prudential Alliance, REALTORSAgent: Kevin Goffstein Beds: 5 | Baths: 7 (5, 2) SP%LP: 95.07%

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield Agent: Chip DeWitt Beds: 5 | Baths: 8 (6, 2) Approximate sqft:8,660 pr/sqft: $307.45 | SP%LP: 88.78%

63105 $1,900,000

63132 $1,350,000

Janet McAfee Inc. Agent: Ann Carter Beds: 5 | Baths: 7 (6, 1) Approximate sqft: 7,744 pr/sqft: $245.35 | SP%LP: 82.79%

Janet McAfee Agent: Lucy M. Goltermann Beds: 3 | Baths: 5 (3, 2) Approximate sqft: 4,017 pr/sqft: : $336.07 | SP%LP: 117.39%

1516 LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN DRIVE

17010 KENNEDY CROSSING COURT New Homes Division

38 W. BRENTMOOR PARK

63108 $1,200,000

3 Hortense Place Dielmann Sotheby’s Intl Realty Agent: Jeffrey Warner Beds: 5 | Baths: 5 (4, 1) Approximate sqft: 6,690 pr/sqft: $179.37 | SP%LP: 96.50%

Laura McCarthy-Town & Country Agent: Megan Rowe Beds: 5 | Baths: 7 (6, 1) SP%LP: 60.34% 7352 WESTMORELAND DRIVE

6 CLAYCHESTER DRIVE

14 UPPER PRICE ROAD

63141 $2,100,000

2 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB

Laura McCarthy-Clayton Agent: Anne Hizar Beds: 4 | Bths: 6 (4 2) Approximate sqft: 7,209 sqft: $291.30 | SP%LP: 77.92%

63117 $2,088,000

63144 $725,000

Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Ladue Agent: Maria Elias Beds: 7 | Baths: 10 (8,2) Approximate sqft: 9,486 pr/sqft: $220.11 | SP%LP: 69.88%

Coldwell Banker Gundaker SO Agent: Ken Miesner Beds: 4 | Baths: 5 (3, 2) Approximate sqft: 3,117 pr/sqft:$232.60 | SP%LP: 96.67%

1108 HILLSIDE DRIVE

Average % of List Price Overall, area sellers received, on average,

96.8%

of their list price. Where did sellers get

closest to their list price? Webster Groves:

98.25%

9360 PINE AVE.

3051 Thornbury Drive ~ $799,950

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[ 63108 ] 4449 W. PINE BLVD. | $435,000 | RE/MAX RESULTS AGENT: DEAN PORTER | PR/SQFT: $101.49

4555 PERSHING PLACE | $960,000 | COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER-LADUE AGENT: PAUL MITTELSTADT | PR/SQFT: $202.96

[ 63119 ]

210 N. OLD ORCHARD AVE. | $421,000 | REALTYNET McLAIN, REALTORS AGENT: MELISSA McLAIN ZIMMERMAN | PR/SQFT: $138.40

[ 63005 ]

[ 63011 ]

1341 RUSTICVIEW DRIVE | $390,000 | COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER-T&C AGENT: JEANNE BELLE | PR/SQFT: $142.75

[ 63017 ]

[ 63021 ]

[ 63038 ] 726 LAKESHORE MANOR COURT | $458,850 | RE/MAX GOLD II AGENT: BRET STAEHLING | PR/SQFT: $126.65

[ 63105 ]

318 SUMMIT AVE. | $520,000 | COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER GROUP AGENT: MARTI POE | PR/SQFT: $197.72

[ 63122 ]

[ 63124 ] 28 FAIR OAKS DRIVE | $675,000 | JANET McAFEE AGENT: JOANNE BARKLEY | PR/SQFT: $193.74

[ 63131 ]

[ 63132 ]

[ 63141 ] 681 QUESTOVER LANE | $627,500 | COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER AGENT: LYNN BODENHEIMER | PR/SQFT: $141.07

7 WARSON DOWNS | $1,200,000 | LAURA McCARTHY-TOWN & COUNTRY AGENT: MEGAN ROWE | PR/SQFT: $300.23

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