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T&S style columnists Kate Pollmann and Ellen Soule pose with fashion guru Cameron Silver at the VIP kickoff party at the home of Katie and Steve Schankman, prior to the symphony gala, Four Seasons of Fashion.

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4-2 saint louis ballet’s swan lake Editor Dorothy Weiner attended a stellar production of Swan Lake, performed at the Touhill by Saint Louis Ballet.

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Pictured: Weiner’s granddaughter, Etta Tobener (right), and family friend Rose Kulinsky at the ballet.

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Everything you need to know about smoking meats was taught during a two-hour class at the new Weber Grill Restaurant and Academy at the Saint Louis Galleria, attended

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Anniversary Gala & Benefit Concert June 9, 2016

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Bach Society of SAINT Louis holds its 75th Anniversary Gala June 9 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. For information and tickets, call 314.652.2224 or visit bachsociety.org.

Pictured on the cover: Gala co-chairs Linda Lee and Becky Hauk, Dr. A. Dennis Sparger, Miran Halen, David Halen and Thriess Britton.

Cover design by julie streiler | COVER Photo by Suzy Gorman

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from the editor's desk Among the many joys of working for a magazine is getting a sneak peek at new businesses and other venues that invite media to test the waters before opening to the general public. Such was the case at the new Weber Grill Academy at the Galleria. This is a cooking school for those who want to perfect their skills (or in my case, acquire some) with all manner of grills, as well as with kettles and some kind of smoker called ‘a bullet.’

While I’m still light years away from being a grill master, the information imparted that evening was pretty amazing.

For example, if you’ve ever wondered why your grilled meat is tough, it could be because you are slapping it on the grill cold, right out of the fridge. Meat is muscle and will contract when cold hits hot (cooking is mostly chemistry). We also learned that different wood chips are best for different meats (hickory for our pork steaks, cherry for our chicken wings)—and get this: You can smoke meatloaf on a cedar plank!

Other useful tips that more seasoned grillers might already know include: Remove any bark from your wood chips (these impart a bitter taste); rely only on your handy digital thermometer for doneness (never time or appearance); and use paraffin lighters, not lighter fluid, to fire up your coals. Also, be sure your grill is actually smoking, i.e. that it sends up visible smoke, before placing your food on it.

While I enjoyed learning a thing or two at Weber Academy, my favorite part of the evening came from words, not wings.

Pointing to an illustration of porcine cuts of meat, Chef Matt explained that the tenderloin comes from the highest point on a pig, right where the hump is, and all those yummy ribs are right beneath it. “Where do you think the phrase ‘living high off the hog’ comes from?” he asked rhetorically.

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[ talkof thetowns ] Why is it that national news outlets are all-too-eager to come to STL to write/talk about what’s wrong with our town, but short on the details when great things are happening?

Like the recent announcement about plans for a new performing arts incubator called .ZACK, in Grand Center. The Kranzberg Arts Foundation (one of the many charitable and civic-minded groups investing blood, sweat and tears into our city) is developing the 40,000-square-foot historic Cadillac Building at 3224 Locust St., with design by U-Studios of Swansea, Illinois. The new center will include a 200-seat proscenium-style theater to be shared by resident arts organizations; a community scene shop with buildand-paint rooms; a catering company and restaurant by local chef David Kirkland (formerly of Cafe Osage); and fourth-floor ballroom private event space. The first phase of .ZACK—the lobby, theater and second-floor performing arts incubator—is expected to open by August 2016. Local philanthropists Ken and Nancy Kranzaberg, founders of the eponymous foundation, explain: “(We) have always felt that one of the most importan things St. Louis has to offer is its cultural vibrancy ... Local artists need professional spaces in which to show their talents and hone their crafts, and these are the things that drive people to live and work in the city.” (Second that notion!)

The annual Ladue Dogwood Parade and Festival will wend its way up Clayton Road on April 30. Anyone who’s witnessed the intimate community happening will tell you it’s a feel-good time for everyone involved: participants, residents parked in lawn chairs along the tree-lined route, and kiddos who wave and point at the passing spectacle (and are sometimes rewarded with buttons, lollipops, coupons and other goodies). Parade kickoff is 9:30 a.m. at the Ladue High parking lot on Warson Road,

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with the menagerie of floats, classic cars, horse-drawn carriages and clowns heading south to Clayton Road and east to Ladue Middle School. Yes, it’s a short jaunt, but a mighty one, given the affluence factor of the tight-knit community. Trophies will be awarded, kids will be face-painted and everyone will be serenaded by The Three Pedros, among other highlights. Firetrucks and police cars will be on display for eager little eyes

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to peek at, and the Ladue Garden Club will be out in force (maybe you finally can ask that brown-thumb question that has been niggling at you forever?). The Grand Marshall this year is Jim Schiele, chair of the city’s finance committee, and speaking of finance: many Ladue merchants will offer coupons and special discounts—yet another reason to stop and smell the dogwoods this month. The T&S photo booth will be there, so festival goers even can ‘appear on the cover of Town&Style’!

April 22 is the day we’ve set aside to celebrate Mother Earth, and many local communities are doing their part to honor the planet that gives us so much. On April 30, Chesterfield hosts its 25th Earth Day Festival, one of the largest in the region. Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. on the parking lot of Chesterfield Mall (lower level center court). The day includes drive-thru recycling, eco-friendly products, information booths and cultural entertainment from Kunama Mtendaji, African storyteller and drum dancer. Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge will have a mobile visitor center to teach us about conserving America’s fish, plants and wildlife, and free document shredding is provided (five-box limit). There will be opportunities to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs safely, as well as to give bicycles a second life through St. Louis Bicycle Works.

Interested in doing more good deeds for your needy neighbors and our planetary mother? Used clothing

will be collected by Remains, Inc.; building materials re-purposed by Habitat for Humanity; board games and children’s books will go to St. Louis Teacher Recycle Center; unwanted medical equipment will be taken by St. Louis Help; and empty cosmetic containers will be accepted by Origins in the mall. What a way for everyone to pull together and repurpose just about everything!

Down with landfills, up with recycling and conservation!

This year’s Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by the JCC, will once again present a range of thoughtful films from all over the world. While the movies selected have some relationship to Jewish history or characters, it’s important to note that they deal with basic human issues and situations. There are documentaries like the ones about Norman Lear, Yitzhak Rabin and Israeli cuisine, as well as movies like Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong (starring St. Louisan Bryan Greenberg!) about a romantic encounter between a Chinese woman and a Jewish man. The films are relevant to and interesting for the wider population, just like the African film festival held last week at Washington University or the French film festival in November. Don’t miss a great opportunity to view amazing movies not available anywhere else. The festival, held at Landmark Theatres Plaza Frontenac, runs June 5 through 9, with per-film tickets costing $12 at the door, $11 in advance (except for opening day films, which cost $15 or both for $25).

Check out stljewishfilmfestival.org for more details.

(Town&Style is among the festival’s sponsors).

[ TT Trivia ] How did Ladue’s Dogwood Parade and Festival get its name?

Last issue’s answer | The goats are really in the tree; no studio trickery was involved. The argania tree, which grows in southwest Morocco, produces nuts the goats find delicious, and it is no trouble for these critters to climb the rough, thorny bark for a treat.

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Did you know that besides being an awesome place to borrow books and DVDs, the library hosts lectures, book signings and other enriching events? Yes, it’s true, St. Louis County Library, with its illustrious Headquarters branch on Lindbergh Boulevard in Frontenac, offers a host of fun, charitable and educational events. Why, this month it announced a Sunday children’s author series, with Australian author Andy Griffiths (The 52-Story Treehouse) on April 24 and National book Award winner Sherman Alexie (Thunder Boy Jr.) on May 11. Does someone you know need help with a college application?

Or deciphering the confusing miasma of information about colleges, including just how much it will cost them to attend per year? The library even offers free workshops for that! (Create a Great College Resume, April 21; and The Real Cost of College, April 28, both at Headquarters).

Take advantage of this free (and fabulous) resource!

You know how when you go to Queeny Park it’s you, the trees and maybe a horse or two? If you currently do not take advantage of this priceless community resource, well, shame on you! The 569-acre refuge run by St. Louis County Parks offers the peace and quiet of nature in all its glory. There are foxes and deer, chipmunks and fish, ponds and forest, hills and dales— you get the idea. A new Native Tree Trail was unveiled on Arbor Day (April 2) that adds just a scoch of educational content to the nature-immersion experience. A brochure and interactive signage offer visitors the option to learn about 21 different native trees while they are on their scenic hikes through the West County jewel. The Parks Department partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation and Forest ReLeaf of Missouri on the project. For those of you who think of Arbor Day as a blip on the Google home page, think again. It’s an opportunity “to learn about trees and take part in a great positive action to make the world a better place,” says the Parks Department. Here, here! photo: Aaron Owens

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by Patty Hannum

Maybe it’s my chronic migraines. Or maybe it’s the Botox treatments they’re using to deal with these migraines. Whatever it is, my mind has been doing lots of wandering, and as usual, I thought I would share what I’ve been thinking about.

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

We've seen many images of our city's lovely skyline, but none perhaps as unique as the one St. Louis Priory senior Connor Wright created at The Magic House. Using 300,000 crayons in 77 colors (gathered with the help of area schoolchildren), the mosaic is now a permanent part of the Kirkwood museum.

Wright is pictured with The Magic House president Beth Fitzgerald.

Where is Sr. Catherine Patricia when you need her? I spent 12 years in Catholic schools (really not that unusual in St. Louis), but every time I hear Donald Trump call someone a loser, bimbo or liar or talk about someone in a mean-spirited way, I want Sr. Catherine Patricia to appear on stage, grab him by the collar and march him straight to the principal’s office. There, she would explain that we don’t use words like that when talking about others, and he would have to stay after school and clean all of the chalkboards.

(For those of you older than I, you might have lived through the era of the ruler across the knuckles. I was in school with kinder, gentler nuns.) If Catholic-school Donald continued to spout off with his name calling, the consequences would increase in severity. Regardless of your religion, nuns have a way of making you behave. I’ve seen it countless times and would like to suggest the Sisters of Loretto moderate the next debate.

Barking dogs on planes? At least it isn’t snakes. One thing I never thought I would be concerned about while traveling was barking dogs on airplanes. I love dogs—as you know, I have two. I am happy to have service dogs on airplanes. I also understand that babies need to be on airplanes: You can’t very well put them in cargo (please, no phone calls—I am kidding). But I have to ask why, oh why, do I have to listen to your dog bark for 3 hours because he is unhappy? Maybe the crate you shoved him in is too small?

Give that dog some treats, take him out of the cage or put him up at a luxury pet resort while you vacation. If I want to listen to dogs bark, I can just stay home.

If you don’t vote, you can’t comment. Missouri’s primary was a nail biter. It proved that every vote counts. I was surprised, though, at the number of people who failed to make it to the polls for pretty lame reasons. I know I sound a little judgmental (OK, a lot), but I don’t think you should be able to share your opinion on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media unless you actually got out of your chair and voted. This shall be called The Patty Rule.

And something nice. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to reconnect with old friends, or missing links, as I like to call them. An old work friend I let get away, Cindy, has spent our years apart being amazing. Oh, she still is a mom, wife and business owner, but now she also raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by baking cookies and decorating them. Take a look at her public Facebook page, Cookies for a Cure (Timpone), to see her works of art. You purchase the cookies, and she donates the proceeds to charity. Between her cookie baking and her family’s marathon running, they have raised close to $100,000 for charity!

So there you have it, my mind on Botox. A little scattered, but if it makes the migraines go away, it’s worth it. contact Patty at phannum@townandstyle.com.

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Congratulations to Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design on 40 stellar years. The firm celebrated with a birthday bash at Parigi, one of its latest design projects.

Pictured: president Carol Wall

Concordia Seminary student Paul Flo is one of only 12 seminarians nationally to receive a

2016 Fellowship at Auschwitz for the Study

of Professional Ethics. Flo will spend 12 days in Germany and Poland exploring and discussing ethical issues surrounding all aspects of the Holocaust.

The Academy of Science St. Louis has named its Outstanding Scientists for 2015, based on their contributions to research, industry and quality of life. Cheryl Suzanne Asa (pictured), of the Saint Louis Zoo, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Asa, a foremost expert on wildlife contraception, is a pioneer in the development of noninvasive techniques to evaluate animal reproduction. Other awardees include Henry Foley of U. Missouri Columbia; Sherri Brown of Monsanto; James Birchler of U. Missouri Columbia; Thomas Burris of SLU School of Medicine; Gary Patti of W.U.; Tiffani Eisenhauer of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals; Gary Stormo, Lilianna Solnica-Krezel and Robi Mitra of W.U. School of Medicine; Yuanlong Pan of Nestle Purina; and Kyra Krakos of Maryville University. Kudos to all!

Chesterfield resident Tom Owen was named

2015 Citizen of the Year at the March

City Council meeting.

Owen has been a Scoutmaster of Troop 597 for 16 years and has helped 35 young men earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

He has encouraged his Scouts to learn about citizenship and to participate in their communities through countless service projects.

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The society, dedicated to performing Bach’s choral works, was formed in 1941 by Dr. William Heyne, professor of music at the former St. Louis Institute of Music, after hearing the composer’s Mass in B Minor at a concert in Pennsylvania. “He experienced an epiphany,” Sparger says. “He knew he had to bring it back to his hometown.” Over the years, the society has grown to become the seventh largest of around 50 in the U.S. Annually, it holds four major public performances and several smaller events. This year, it received an Excellence in the Arts award from Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis, and Sparger says it is considered to be the finest chorus of more than 40 in the city.

In addition to concerts, Bach Society offers education and outreach programs. ‘Giving Bach to St. Louis Youth’ is a mentorship and scholarship program for high school students who have a desire to pursue a career in music. Two award recipients are given behind-the-scenes access to private dress rehearsals and receive free tickets to each concert of the season. Its Young Artists Awards, established to enhance training for career-oriented postgraduates under age 30, provides recipients with stipends and opportunities to learn from and interact with soloists and professional choral singers. Melissa Payton, Bach Society executive director, was one such recipient. “I had the chance to sing at Powell Hall in front of 2,600 people,” Payton says. “That kind of opportunity for a young singer is very rare. It was terrifying, but incredible.”

This year, the society celebrates 75 years of bringing the composer’s sublime choral works to the city with a special Anniversary Gala. The event includes a concert performed by St. Louis Symphony concertmaster David Halen, soprano Miran Halen, the internationally known Calidore String Quartet and 60 voices from the Bach Society Chorus. However, Sparger says the whole 75th season is a celebration marked by numerous special events. In March, it performed Gabriel Faure’s Requiem at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis; at Christmas, it brought back alumna soloist Christine Brewer who recently was named one of the the world’s top 20 opera singers by the BBC. On May 15, Kirkwood’s First Presbyterian Church will fill to the rafters with Bach’s Mass in B Minor, which Sparger describes as Western civilization’s “most profound and meaningful work.”

The conductor says he is thankful for his 30 years—for the thousands of people who have sung, played, sat in audiences, served on the board and become patrons and donors. “The music, whether it is Bach or the many other master composers, has elegantly served to connect people to one another and to release their deepest feelings,” Sparger says. “This brings out the best in our society. I am fortunate to have been a part of it for so long.”

With the funds raised from the gala, Payton says the society hopes to expand its educational reach, and eventually to hire a director of education. This year’s gala is presented by Mercy. Centene Charitable Foundation also is a sponsor. Co-chairs are Becky Hauk and Linda Lee; honorary chairs are Tom and Carol Voss. The emcee is Kathy Lawton Brown of the Radio Arts Foundation, the event’s radio sponsor.

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Hammer ] by joan berkman Q: I’m 30 years old and was just promoted to senior vice president of a midsized accounting firm managing a team of executives who, in some cases, are 15 to 20 years older than me. I know my promotion has caused a great deal of consternation with the more ‘seasoned’ members of my team. Any advice to dispel their concerns about my leadership?

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A: Young managers who are tasked with guiding people older than themselves often deal with direct reports who question their competency or their ability to lead. Many times, that concern stems from the fact that they may be coping with their own self-doubt.

Regardless, if young managers are to succeed, they must gain the trust and respect of their colleagues and, at the same time, confidently navigate the situation. A few thoughts: Interview your direct reports to learn more about their skill sets. Ask them about their daily job/challenges and what can be done to improve the team’s effectiveness. Instead of unilaterally making all decisions, collaborate with your team. Too often, young managers feel pressure to prove themselves and mistakenly rely only on themselves to make decisions. Conferring with the more experienced, older members on your staff might provide valuable insight resulting in an even better outcome. Treat each employee as an expert. Although it is the manager’s job to set goals and objectives, it is important to solicit and respect the expertise of your management team. When respect is given, it is usually reciprocated. Don’t be a pushover. While collaboration is important to your success, don’t be afraid to be the boss. Establish expectations and hold people accountable. Correct bad habits in private and praise good work in public. And, when you make mistakes, take responsibility and address them accordingly.

No excuses, or pointing fingers, otherwise you are giving license for your team to do the same. Care about your team. You need to genuinely care about your employees, and they need to feel you have their back. When you do, everything else has a way of falling into place. Their biggest fear is that you are going to be against them.

Show them you are not only on their side but also on the same team.

Q: What’s more important in business, your EQ or IQ? —Weighing my assets

A: Emotional Quotient (EQ), or emotional intelligence, is defined as

having the ability to perceive and express emotions. People with a high EQ tend to have self-confidence, initiative and empathy. Your Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is a score derived from standardized assessments designed to test intelligence. Those with a high IQ seem more adept with logical reasoning, word comprehension and math skills. The jury is out on what’s more important, but some say: “A high IQ will get you through school; a high EQ will get you through life.” You be the judge.

If you have a question for Joan, send it to business@townandstyle.com.

Joan Lee Berkman is a marketing and public relations consultant.

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To encourage individuals and families in the St. Louis region to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle year-round, with a focus on youth programs and reducing childhood obesity.

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by karyn meyer Q| How long have you been a volunteer?

A| Fifteen years.

Q| What made you interested in this particular cause?

A| I’ve always been active and a runner. I don’t remember how Nancy (GO! founder Nancy Lieberman) and I connected,

but when she brought up the idea for Read, Right & Run Marathon, a fitness program that also focused on literacy and character building, I was sold. I’m a PE teacher at Keysor Elementary, and I spend a lot of time with my students.

Good character is a big part of their development. With this program, I have an opportunity to connect with kids on three different levels. I’ve always believed that movement increases brain function. The fact that running is a daily part of fitness in our school is huge. I’ve had so many parents tell me they’ve never seen their kids want to run before.

They love it.

Q| What kind of volunteer work are you involved with?

A| I was one of a few teachers who helped Nancy start the Read, Right & Run Marathon program 15 years ago. Back

then, I was teaching in the Parkway School District, and I had 20 kids in my first group. There were only a few hundred kids total participating the first year. Now, I have 126 at Keysor alone. It’s been a wild ride. The kids sign up to read 26 books, ‘right’ the community with 26 good deeds and run 26.2 miles over a six-month period. (The last 1.2 miles is run in Forest Park as part of GO! St. Louis’ marathon weekend.) I have a running club that meets every Wednesday morning before school, and I tell my students that even if they can’t run a mile, they can for sure walk it! Most of my kids run more than 2 miles each time we meet, and every kid can run a 10-minute mile. I’ll check in to make sure they are staying on schedule with their reading, and then we talk about doing the right thing. A lot of students set up lemonade stands and give the money to the school as one of their good deeds. I help the kids set goals for the program and let them know that a plan is just a wish unless you have a goal. This program gives them incentives for setting goals and being active. I make a huge board that lists all the students who are participating and tracks their activity at home and at school with color-coded mile cards and shoe tokens. The kids love the positive feedback, and they really love getting their medals on race day. Most of their parents are involved in running, and they think it’s cool to be like mom and dad.

Q| If you could do anything for the organization, what would it be?

A| My dream is to have elementary and middle school planning committees for Read, Right & Run so the kids feel part of the program. It would be like a kid-level board so they understand what it takes to put on an event. I think if we had some kind of leadership roles for the kids, they could understand what a nonprofit is and what it takes to make one work. You don’t take ownership until you do the planning.

In the Words of GO! St. Louis: “Robin Ehrlich is a very progressive and creative teacher. She and

two other committee members helped implement the inaugural Read, Right & Run Marathon program, which began with 16 schools and 400 students. Throughout the 15 years, she has greatly influenced the program not only as a role model for other school coordinators, but also as an important resource. As the program evolved, she guided the organization in developing instructional materials for teachers and journals for students. Every year, she motivates and trains more than 100 students at Keysor Elementary School for the program, while also trying to involve their parents in fitness activities.”

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Not pictured: Nancy Cragg, The Work Number; Tom Young, KPMG LLP

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estimated that 1 in 110 American children had been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now, those figures have jumped to 1 in 68. ASD has no single known cause, but genetics and environment both may play a role, says Sheila Charlton, vice president of financial assistance and grants at Action for Autism (AFA). “It’s mind-boggling,” she says. “What is going on?”

AFA was founded in 2008 by St. Louisans Brad and Stephanie Buechler, who had two grandchildren with ASD. The nonprofit now states that 1 in 45 children born today will be diagnosed with autism. As a result, AFA continues to grow: In 2010, it affiliated with Howard Park Center in Ellisville (a school for children with developmental delays) to expand services to very young and elementary age children, and in 2011, it officially became the AFA Academy, now serving children age 18 months to 21 years.

Charlton says the earlier treatment begins, the more effective it is likely to be. Even the youngest children receive around 28 hours per week of individualized behavioral therapies based on an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) performed by board-certified analysts. The therapies are designed to address common problems of social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior. Charlton says children with autism often have sensory issues as well—aversions to foods and smells, and ‘the feel of things.’ “But by working very slowly and desensitizing certain facets of life, we are able to help the child shift their focus elsewhere,” she says.

Classes (with about six children to four ‘implementers’) are based on ability rather than age and incorporate traditional teaching. The academy also has 10 in-house speech, occupational and physical therapists. “It’s a holistic approach,” Charlton says, adding that AFA Academy works with families on long-range plans and keeps in touch to monitor progress. She notes that depending on the condition’s severity and the success of treatment, it is possible for a person to assimilate completely into the world, even though certain symptoms may persist. That assimilation itself can be a lasting challenge. “If a child doesn’t appear to have autism, but then has an outburst, they come under public scrutiny,” Charlton explains.

In 2010, the Missouri state legislature passed a bill that requires insurance companies to cover autism treatment. AFA also offers scholarships to families, made possible by donations and fundraisers. On May 7, it hosts its ‘Run for the Roses’ spring gala at Rose of the Hill. The event has a Kentucky Derby theme (it takes place on Derby Day), and features dinner, raffles, and silent and live auctions. Charlton says a member of the first family AFA ever served also will speak.

“Wear your bow ties and big hats,” she says. Another big annual event, the AFA Academy Golf Tournament, takes place at The Legends Sept. 19.

Action for Autism provides therapies, resources and support to individuals and families affected by autism. Its ‘Run for the Roses’ spring gala takes place May 7 at Rose of the Hill. For more information and tickets, call 636.227.2330, or visit afastl.org.

Pictured on the cover: Children play at the AFA Academy playground.

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Tues APRIL 19 | 7pm | FREE Senior Curator Shannon Meyer will discuss the companion book to the Little Black Dress exhibit, exploring the history of this fashion staple and how black became a color for every occasion.

Books will be available for purchase.

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Her mom’s career as a pediatrician has influenced the 16-year-old in her desire to help people, but she says her interests in global health and community awareness stem more from visits to places like India and Peru. “In India, I’ve volunteered at clinics, orphanages and a school, which was very eye opening,” Bhaskar says. “It allowed me to see how people truly live over there.” She created ProjectNBYOUTH to initiate change. (‘NB,’ which are coincidentally her initials, stands for ‘New Boundaries.’) She explains on her website, projectnbyouth.com, that as urbanization expands, improper waste disposal and poor sanitation are causing health and safety problems.

“There is such a complacency among residents toward the crisis, so that inspired me to target youth to find a solution,” she says. “They need to be trained early on the three ‘R’s’ of waste reduction—reduce, reuse and recycle—so they can think differently and combat these problems. Young people have so much creativity and energy. If they can be made aware of proper practices of sustainability, they can bring about changes in schools and communities.”

To support this belief, ProjectNBYOUTH invites students in Bengaluru, India, in grades eight through 10 to team up in small groups to study topics related to the effects of improper waste management on the environment. “Last year was the first competition, and I provided students with a formula on which they would be judged,” Bhaskar explains. “They had to write a short essay about their topic; implement a small project in their local community to raise awareness and initiate change, such as forming an environmental club at school, distributing brochures to households, or complaining to a municipality about a dirty street and organizing a clean up; and provide a short writeup of their project along with action photos.”

Bhaskar admits initially reaching out to students was a tricky process. “It was very hard to penetrate the infrastructure over in India,” she notes. “My

on their reaction. “Many had no idea how bad the problem was,” Bhaskar says.

She organized an awards ceremony at the school in India with the highest number of participants, and a member of the state legislative assembly attended.

“One of my mentors, Dr. Chaya Gopalan of Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, was in India for personal reasons, so she was there as well.” Other mentors involved with the project are Dr. Jacaranda van Rheenen of Washington University, Dr. Tanya Roth of MICDS and Dr. Diana Graizbord of Brown University.

Bhaskar hopes to increase student participation in Bengaluru and eventually spread the program to other cities in India and beyond. “I want to create a domino effect of constructive thinking,” she says. She has plans to start a similar initiative in St. Louis. To further her efforts, Bhaskar was just awarded a grant from Youth Service America as one of its 12 Everyday Young Hero recipients of 2016.

Her other local efforts include forming a Teen CERT program at school, which provides first responder training and certification to teens, and forming Project Global Perspectives at MICDS with a friend, to lead relief efforts and raise awareness about environmental problems around the world. The group has held bake sales to raise money for earthquake victims in Nepal and for local flooding victims. “We’re also hoping to organize a food packaging project here at school later this year to supply meals to developing countries,” she notes.

Bhaskar does not plan to slow down any time soon.

The junior wants to study medicine and public health in college to help continue her efforts. “My ultimate dream is to become director of the World Health Organization someday, but I’ll start with a medical degree!”

“Young people have so much creativity and energy. If they can be made aware of proper practices of sustainability, they can bring about changes in schools and communities.”

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entire summer was consumed with writing emails and making hundreds of phone calls to schools.”

Even though she was not always successful, her persistence and organization paid off, and 20 teams were part of the inaugural competition.

“One of my favorites was our second-place winners, who submitted an amazing, unfiltered documentary on Bengaluru, completely exposing the level to which the trash crisis has escalated,” she says. The entire school watched it at an assembly, and several students were interviewed afterward

To learn more about ProjectNBYOUTH or to donate, visit projectnbyouth.com.

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Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design’s Makers Ball takes place April 30! Proceeds from the celebration support the Artistin-Residence Program and Crafting-a-Future. Tickets are available at craftalliance.org.

2 | American Cancer Society

From prevention to diagnosis, from treatment to recovery, the American Cancer Society is there every step of the way. The passion of our volunteers helps us save lives, every day.

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AFA Academy provides specialized programs for children with autism and offers speech, occupational, physical, aqua and ABA therapy. Pictured: Ben works with Miss Cristi, an occupational therapist, on his sensory diet.

265 Steamboat Lane | 636.227.2330 | afastl.org

3 | Missouri History Museum

A new book from the Missouri History Museum, The Little Black Dress: From Mourning to Night, is now available at the Museum Shop or at amazon.com.

Lindell Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue in Forest Park 314.746.4599 | mohistory.org

6 | Bach Society of Saint Louis

Maestro A. Dennis Sparger celebrates his 30th anniversary as music director and conductor of the Bach Society of Saint Louis Chorus & Orchestra. Sparger is only the sixth conductor in the Society’s 75-year history.

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Save 30 to 70 percent on select items during our Spring Cleaning Sale, going on now.

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Don’t miss your exclusive opportunity to view the entire spring and summer collections at the Nina McLemore Summer Trunk Show April 21 through 23. Only at Mister Guy Women’s Store.

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3 | B. Davis Designs

This handpainted canvas with 'XO' is available in several sizes and makes a beautiful gift or treat for yourself.

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4 | Kodner Gallery

The L’Ecole de Paris exhibit is now on display. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, artists from all over the world came to Paris for the exchange of creative ideas. Artists in this special exhibition include Picasso, Utrillo, Cortès, Blanchard, Braque, Dali, Pissarro, Herve, Kluge, Chagall and many others.

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Take steps to achieve the look you want. From fillers and peels to lifts, we’ll help you identify a custom treatment plan based on your goals.

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6 | Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

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Take your grilling skills to another level at the newest school in town, Weber Grill Academy, a custom-designed learning facility dedicated to the art of grilling. Learn to set up, prepare (and enjoy!) classic dishes.

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8 | Signature Kitchen & Bath

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9 | Missouri Floor Company

Whether your hardwood floor is 100 years old or 10, let us refinish and restore it to like-new condition with our ‘dust-free’ equipment.

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Join us for The Great Outdoor Event April 16 and 17 with spectacular savings on outdoor furniture, a plant swap, gardening lectures and more.

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11 | Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

A groundbreaking combination in prostate screening and care, UroNav allows urologists to look for cancer by reviewing real-time ultrasound images layered upon previously acquired MRI images. For patients, this means a more personalized plan for diagnosis and treatment.

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Offerings include returning favorites Broadway Babies and Acting Adventures, Production Workshops, Willy Wonka Kids and Footloose, as well as a new Dance and Acting Intensive for teens!

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13 | Wacoal Outlet Store

Buy one bra at regular price and get 55 percent off when you buy three additional bras April 14 through 17. Some exclusions apply. Wacoal Outlet only.

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Mikaella’s off-the-shoulder gown with long-sleeve lace bodice, Swarovski buttons down the back and a sweeping train is just what brides are asking for. Make an appointment to try it on at The Ultimate Bride.

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Baby, It’s Hot Outside A summery sundress has a vibrant print and lots of appeal.

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Palazzo pants are back— but all glammed-up in a luscious silk foulard-paisley!

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Lovely Bird ‘Buenos Aires’ hat, $128 from Cha Boutique Alice + Olivia ‘Loryn’ cotton ruffle sleeve blouse, $220, turquoise teardrop earrings, $54; both from Neiman Marcus

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A silk dress channels the ’60s with its bottom ruffle, pieced prints and deep V neckline.

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Denim, universally embraced in the ’60s, takes you just about everywhere, especially paired with killer accessories.

Seven for all Mankind ‘the skinny’ destroyed jean $225, from Cha Boutique Alice + Olivia ‘Juliet’ floral embroidered jacket, $598, ‘Kenton’ draped tank, $185, Aquazzura ‘Wild Thing’ suede sandals, $785; all from Neiman Marcus

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SLUCare Physician Group treats the entire spectrum of skin cancer cases at its offices at 1755 S. Grand Blvd, Ste. 210 and 2315 Dougherty Ferry Road, Ste. 200A. Its dermatologists are experts in treating the disease, but also can turn TO a wide range of specialists, including FACIAL COSMETIC surgeons. Pictured on the cover: facial cosmetic surgeon Dr. Scott Walen, Mohs and dermatologic SURGEON Dr. Ian Maher and FACIAL COSMETIC surgeon Dr. Michael Bernstein. For more information, call 314.256.3420 or visit slucare.edu/mohs. For information on skin cancer prevention, visit slucare.edu/sun.

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getting rid of the disease. Proper wound closure and reconstruction of the area, especially when the cancer occurs on the face, are essential. Treatment left one local woman, for example, without part of her nose, but thanks to the coordinated, comprehensive care offered by SLUCare Physician Group, today she looks completely normal, says Dr. Michael Bernstein, a SLUCare facial cosmetic surgeon.

Rates of skin cancer—the most common cancer in the U.S.—have increased in recent years, with the trend predicted to continue, says SLUCare’s Dr. Ian Maher, a Mohs surgeon and assistant professor of dermatology at Saint Louis University. SLUCare, which brings together dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ENT specialists and oncologists, is equipped to handle a broad range of cases, from the simplest to the most complex. “We have a broad talent pool across all relevant disciplines,” Maher says. “It’s a good team with no weak spots.”

The first stop for patients is often Maher, who also is a member of the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention. He performs Mohs surgery, the most accurate method of removing nonmelanoma types of skin cancer, including squamous cell and basal cell cancers. The outpatient procedure requires only local anesthesia and removes thin layers of cancerous skin until only healthy tissue remains. After each layer is removed, it is examined while the patient waits. “It takes just a few minutes to remove the abnormal tissue and up to an hour to process the results,” Maher says.

“The patient leaves knowing with highest assurances that the cancer is gone.”

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Dr. Michael Bernstein, a SLUCare facial cosmetic surgeon

also known as ‘Slow Mohs.’ A modified form of Mohs surgery, this procedure requires tissue to be examined by a pathologist, which takes about five days. “For melanoma, this gives us a much higher cure rate than we can achieve with conventional margins,” Maher says.

The majority of skin cancer patients are successfully and safely healed through Mohs surgery with excellent cosmetic outcomes under local anesthesia, but Maher adds that some wounds may be too large to repair using local anesthesia, or that some patients prefer being sedated for their repair. “We’re lucky to have a team of talented reconstructionists at SLU,” he notes. “Whether it’s Dr. Bernstein, Dr. Walen, a facial cosmetic surgeon, or myself, we’re always pushing to get the best cosmetic result for our patients in the setting that best suits their individual needs.”

For a small percentage of skin cancer patients, wounds from these two procedures can be sizable, and extensive reconstruction is sometimes needed.

To ensure patients get the most beneficial wound treatment, Maher coordinates with Bernstein and Walen. “Due to factors like age, medications, ability to withstand anesthetic, cosmetic expectations and the amount of downtime patients can afford, no one closure type suits everyone,” Walen says. “When the patient comes in for a consultation, we discuss all these factors and the available options, and we come up with a realistic plan together with the patient.”

Those with skin cancer on the head and neck often land in Walen’s office. “The defect can occur on sensitive areas like the ears, eyelids, nose or around the mouth,” he says. “I reconstruct those wounds in order to provide patients with full function and good cosmetic appearance.” Patients with large wounds that

Dr. Scott Walen, a SLUCare facial cosmetic surgeon

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need extensive reconstruction go to Bernstein, who also is an assistant professor of plastic surgery at Saint Louis University. “I perform the particularly complicated Mohs reconstructions and do a lot of facial and nasal reconstructions,” he explains, adding that he often sees patients with high aesthetic requirements.

Bernstein also removes skin cancer from patients whose disease extends deep into the skin, including those with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, a rare form that begins in the skin’s middle layer. One patient he recently operated on was a man who had skin cancer on his face that was too deep for Mohs removal and also dangerously close to the facial nerve, threatening facial paralysis. “We wanted to avoid severing that nerve, which controls all the facial muscles,” Bernstein says.

Thanks to Bernstein’s expertise, patients often heal with no visible defects, he says. “I can return our patients very close to where they were before,” he notes. “I can’t give them back everything they lost, but I often can get them to a place where the average person wouldn’t realize they had this giant skin cancer removed.”

The cross-discipline collaboration practiced at SLUCare is essential to providing the best possible care, Maher says. “We get all types of skin cancer cases, and we get people from all walks of life,” he notes.

“The ability to be versatile and to offer individualized treatment is necessary for delivering the best care to such a large group of people with a broad set of needs.”

The doctors’ affiliation with Saint Louis University Medical School also gives them cutting-edge access to the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatments, Walen says. “We have residents doing five years of surgical residency to learn what we do,” he explains. “Everything we do has evidence behind it, and we’re constantly researching and innovating to improve care.”

The experiences of St. Louisan James Dodd speak to the kind of care patients receive through SLUCare Physician Group. Earlier this spring, Maher removed the squamous cell carcinoma on Dodd’s nose, while Bernstein repaired the wound on the same day. “I’m very pleased with the result,” Dodd says. “I tell people I’ve had surgery, and they look at me puzzled and ask where. It’s only been a few weeks, but when I went for the follow-up, the nurse did a double take because it looked normal so quickly.”

Although SLUCare Physician Group has the full toolbox when it comes to combating skin cancer, Maher stresses the importance of prevention. “People need to make sure they’re taking daily steps to protect themselves,” he says. “Wear sunscreen, perform monthly skin exams, and have your primary care physician look you over. If you have a family history of skin cancer, you should be seeing a dermatologist annually.”

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Encouraging News

from the World of Cancer b y M a ry J o B l ac k wo o d, R . N . , M P H

Nothing strikes fear into our hearts like the word cancer. However, due to ongoing research and some truly game-altering discoveries, many cancers that were devastating in the past now can be managed for decades as chronic diseases, ­much like diabetes. Although we’ve still got a long way to go, the news is encouraging. It’s important to remember that, as with any other bump in life’s road, we should take a breath, step back, and get the information we need to keep living a quality life, albeit one with cancer.

Research in this area has already led to better ways to detect high-risk genes and assess a woman’s risk.

Cervical Cancer

Breast Cancer

Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

HPV vaccines: Most cervical cancer is caused by the HPV virus.

Effective vaccines are already available for both girls and boys to prevent infection from some of the HPV types associated with cervical cancer. Additional vaccines are being developed to target other HPV types that also cause cancer.

Breast cancer vaccine: Now in clinical trials, a vaccine for metastatic breast cancer may, in the future, be given to anyone after a breast cancer diagnosis to prevent metastases or recurrences.

Overexpression of mammaglobin-A is found in up to 80 percent of breast cancer patients. The vaccine prompts a specific kind of white blood cell in the immune system to track down this protein and eliminate it. Results of preliminary studies are promising.

Ovarian Cancer

Colon and Rectal Cancer

Familial ovarian cancer: Scientists continue to study the genes responsible for these ovarian cancers. Research in this area has already led to better ways to detect high-risk genes and assess a woman’s risk. New information about how much BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations increase ovarian cancer risk is helping women make practical decisions about prevention, such as having both ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to prevent a cancer from developing. Fallopian tube cancers develop in women with BRCA gene mutations more often than doctors had previously suspected.

Don’t skip colonoscopies: Colon cancer is the only one that can be prevented by screening. Colonoscopies detect and remove precancerous polyps years before they become cancerous. In people over age 50, polyps are found up to 40 percent of the time. And the polyps they find have been changing. Twenty years ago, most colon cancers were on the left side of the colon; now, 50 percent of cancers and polyps are being found on the right side.

These right-side polyps tend to be very flat and blend in with their background, making them harder to detect. Newer equipment and techniques have greatly increased the ability to visualize small polyps that before might have been missed.

Targeted drugs: These work differently from standard chemotherapy drugs, sometimes getting results when chemo drugs don’t, and often with less severe side effects. In lung cancer, they most often are used for advanced lung cancers, either along with chemo or by themselves to increase longevity in appropriate patients.

As researchers have learned more about the changes in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells that help them grow, they have developed drugs specifically to target these changes. One such drug, marketed as Opdivo, primarily helps patients whose tumor cells carry a trait that allows their cancer to avoid detection by the immune system.

Brain Tumors Personalized medicine is finding its way into clinical trials for brain tumors.

Cancer vaccines: These are designed to elicit an immune response against tumor-specific antigens, encouraging the immune system to attack cancer cells that bear them. Several are in clinical trials for glioblastoma, a common type of brain tumor.

Checkpoint inhibitors: These treatments work by targeting molecules that control our immune responses. By blocking these inhibitory molecules, these treatments can unleash or enhance pre-existing anti-cancer immune responses.

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Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancers

Mohs surgery is a highly specialized approach to removing a skin cancer. In a normal resection, the surgeon cuts out the cancer, possibly taking more healthy skin than needed and leaving a larger defect to repair cosmetically. In some cases, he may miss some of the cancer cells, so patients would have to come back a week later, after the pathology report was in, to have a wider excision. With Mohs, the dermatologic surgeon also functions as the pathologist.

Done in the doctor’s office under a local anesthetic, the procedure involves taking off thin sections of the cancer, looking at them under the microscope while the patient waits, and taking additional tiny increments until the margins are clear in all directions. It’s much less expensive, very safe and comfortable for the patient, and the cure rates are high with the best possible cosmetic results.

Jae Yoon, M.D., Ph.D., a dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology, says Mohs surgery has been the standard of care for skin cancers for the last 10 to 15 years. He did a fellowship and taught at the Mayo Clinic before coming to St. Louis. Says Yoon, “I take less than a millimeter around the tumor and underneath it. With the frozen section lab in my office, I can stain and read it while the patient rests comfortably. The tissue is removed in a special way so I can see 100 percent of the edges, sides and bottom. Mohs has a 97 to 99-percent cure rate.”

Named after Frederick Mohs, the technique is mostly done for squamous and basal cell carcinomas on the face or other areas with cosmetic import. The standard of care for melanoma, Yoon says, is still wide resection because the survival data is based on that

technique for cure rates. Melanoma more often metastasizes and can be small, but deep.

Dr. George Hruza of Laser and Dermatologic Surgery Center has been a Mohs surgeon in St. Louis since 1988. He says Mohs is a great technique for removing skin cancers because of its high cure rate and better cosmetic results. He says it is mostly done for skin cancers of the head and neck, especially the central part of the face and the ears.

Removing skin cancers with Mohs also allows the dermatologic surgeon to achieve a good functional outcome. Hruza cites skin cancer on the eyelid as an example: “If you take too much tissue, you could interfere with the function of the lid, and certainly its appearance.” He uses the technique for cancers around the eyes, nose, lips and ears. Some of the growths can be tricky, depending on where they grow.

For instance, if the tumor is on the eyebrow, it grows irregularly around the hair follicle. A skin cancer on the nose can grow between the oil glands. He has even used Mohs for cancer of the genital area. He says the first goal of the surgery is always curing the cancer. A better cosmetic result is a plus. “Using the Mohs approach means we can deal more effectively with irregularly shaped tumors that may have deeper roots, because we examine the tops, sides, and undersides to get clean margins of tissue,” Hruza explains. “The beauty of Mohs is that we numb the area, take it out, check it and either take out more or send the patient on his way. Either way, he leaves knowing the cancer has been removed. That’s great peace of mind.”

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Palliative Care: Another Layer of Support

Advanced cancer, or any other serious disease such as end-stage kidney disease, emphysema, heart failure or dementia, takes a terrible toll on our quality of life and that of our families. But there is a wonderful service available through the major medical centers in our area (and increasingly in community hospitals) to help us deal more compassionately with the myriad issues surrounding these diseases.

Called palliative care, it often is mistakenly confused with hospice, which involves stopping treatment, 'giving up' on interventions and being close to death. Hospice is a form of palliative care usually given the last six months of life. But the real value of what we call 'palliative care' lies in its specialized approach to medical attention that focuses on relief from symptoms of the illness and the treatment, and incorporates the patient and family as a unit to maximize quality of life. Palliative care is provided by a specially trained team of doctors, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists when needed, and a chaplain, all of whom work together with a patient’s oncologist or other treating specialist to provide an extra layer of support along with curative treatment.

The palliative physician, as a consultant to the doctors managing medical care, makes recommendations on extended pain management and any other support the patient needs, taking into account family status, socioeconomic issues and spiritual needs in the plan of care.

The earlier in a disease palliative care is introduced, the better.

Patients tolerate treatment better and have better outcomes than without it.

Oliveis Blvd. at Mason Rd. of the Hospice and Dr. Dulce Now Cruz on Oliver program director Palliative Care Fellowship program for SLUCare and Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is excited because this is the first medical specialty fellowship program for palliative care in the state of Missouri. “More physicians are understanding the importance of this medical specialty and how it impacts treatment and quality of life for our patients with serious illness," she says. "As this becomes better known, more people will see palliative care as an integral part of their treatment.” A small pilot outpatient palliative care services program is up and running at SLUCare.

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As this becomes better known, more people will see palliative care as an integral part of their treatment.”

Cruz says patients can have a condition for years but may be grappling with symptoms or side effects from the treatment that affect their ability to function, and these create anxiety. The palliative care multidisciplinary approach addresses all these issues with patients and their families over the course of the disease: symptom management, the anxiety and stress that go with it, someone to talk to about those questions family members may have trouble dealing with, even helping clarify their preferences about treatment. It takes the stress off caregivers by knowing they are acting according to the patient’s wishes and have practical support for logistical issues.

Dr. Kathleen Garcia is associate medical director and director of education for palliative care and hospice for Mercy St. Louis. Mercy has one of the few outpatient palliative care clinics in the area and has offerred palliative care for 10 years. Garcia urges people to ask for palliative care sooner than later. “Most of our patients are getting active curative treatment," she says. "Our service adds that extra layer of support for patients and families to deal with pain, nausea and fatigue and to help with decision-making on complicated treatment regimens, like whether to have a feeding tube or enter a clinical trial. It helps patients live well and integrate treatment into their lives, rather than put their lives on hold.”

Garcia says palliative care helps patients live longer, with a better quality of life, and greatly reduces family stress. Patients initially may call palliative care because they don’t want treatment, but by looking at their goals, they may see how they can accomplish them with treatment. And palliative care has the luxury of spending more time exploring those goals as they change.

Additionally, palliative care is covered by insurance. Hospitalized patients will generally need a referral from the treating physician for a palliative care consult. Outpatient, they can request palliative care through their primary care doctor or can access it directly.

For more information on palliative care, these websites will help: palliativedoctors.org and getpalliativecare.org.

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It’s time to shift gears. We need to think spring, leave the bold colors of winter behind and embrace

our inner pastels. Nude pinks are everywhere in the fashion world this season, and make-up shades aren’t far behind. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a perky pink or claret lip now and then, but pastels will dominate the cosmetic counters. Fortunately, there’s plenty to choose from.

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[ amuse bouche ] THE scene

Tiny Japanese restaurant

THE CHEF

Thom Chantharasy

THE PRICES

$8 to $18 meals $4.50 to $11.50 rolls $9 to $12 ramen/udon bowls

THE FAVORITES

Crispy Eggplant, Bar B Que don, The Maplewood sushi roll, Japanese Fried Rice, Japanese Curry

This is the latest venture for Thom Chantharasy, who owned Sekisui in Clayton. A tiny

spot (once a Church’s Fried Chicken) in Maplewood, it has a pretty big menu. With only about 10 tables and a handful of counter stools, you can pretty much count on waiting for a table. A few heat stands provide an outdoor waiting area, and in warmer weather, picnic tables outside expand the seating options.

Another thing diners should know is that cooking in this tiny space creates issues that may impede their enjoyment during an hour-long dinner: steamy heat and burnt-food smells. On each of three visits here, I kept thinking something must be wrong with their exhaust system.

As for the food, there is an extensive sushi menu and a fairly comprehensive menu of Asian hot foods, especially Japanese dishes, most of them very tasty. A starter of shrimp Shumai ($6) was delicious, especially the vinegary ponzu sauce that accompanied it, but the small dough pockets were not house-made. The Crispy Eggplant ($9), however, is, and it should not be missed.

Three thin eggplant slices are tempura-battered, fried, and topped with generous mounds of sashimi tuna.

Adding to the flavors and textures are slivers of seaweed.

Ramen is a big thing here, judging from its many incarnations and the innumerable ways to customize your noodle bowl. Our Ramen Yashi (vegetarian, $9) was a good example of what is appealing about ramen: the veggies were raw, fresh, plentiful and tasty. The broth had good flavor, too. Among the bounty in our bowl were corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, shredded cabbage, scallions and mustard greens (an optional add-on).

Bar B Que don ($9) was salty, sweet and delicious with the flavors of teriyaki, tender roasted pork, and soft Japanese rice. My only complaint was the amount of fat on the meat—I like my meat well-trimmed, which this wasn’t. We ordered a side of skewered, bacon-wrapped enoki mushrooms, just because it sounded unique— kind of like mushroom rumaki—but the bacon wasn’t crisped. (If you don’t like fat-laced pork, you won’t like under-cooked bacon.)

The seaweed salad with cucumbers was passable

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[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

Lotus Root A crunchy part of the delicate (and sacred) lotus flower, which is an aquatic rhizome Chicken katsu Breaded and fried chicken breast, often served cut into slices Tempura A light, lacy batter used to coat shrimp and vegetables before deep-frying.

Ice water and barely incorporated flour contribute to the unique coating.

me uneasy.

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» We ate outside at the communal picnic tables, and it was totally fun. The noodle bowls were delicious, and the service very friendly.

— Sally T. of Maplewood

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» thom chantharasy PEDIGREE

Twenty years working in Japanese restaurants

FAVORITE INGREDIENT

[ aftertaste ] » I sat down for 2 minutes and had to get out. I’m not even claustrophobic and it made

($5), but a sushi roll called ‘The Maplewood’ ($10.25) was much better. It had salmon, ‘crabmeat’ and avocado wrapped in a short roll (five to six slices) that was tempura-battered and deep-fried—very tasty.

Japanese Curry ($10)—which came with your choice of fried chicken, chicken katsu (breaded) or fried mackerel—was very flavorful. A deep brown in color, it was sweeter than most curries, with a light bite. The dish came in a bowl with white rice, chunked potatoes, sliced carrots and bits of pickled lotus root, which added a tart, vinegary element. The Japanese Fried Rice ($9) is quite good, oily and filled with an assortment of goodies: shrimp, fish cake, roasted pork, egg bits and tangy pickled mustard greens.

For dessert, there’s Fried Cheesecake Tempura ($7), which is pretty good. Three giant cheesecake balls come deep-fried in tempura batter and drizzled with chocolate sauce. Overall, the food here is very good.

If they could resolve the exhaust issue and get some of those cooking fumes and smoke out of the ‘dining room,’ this would be a real little gem.

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Most Memorable Dining Experience

It was at my first Japanese restaurant when I was a freshman in high school. I was with my sister in Nashville, Tennessee, on Second Street. It was then that I decided I wanted to cook Japanese food.

guilty pleasure food

The ends of the roast pork that goes into the ramen

LEISURE

by jeffrey hall

happy [hour

It just so happens my father, brother and I celebrate our birthdays all within the same month, and to celebrate this year, we headed to Louisville, Kentucky, for the bourbon and craft whiskey trails. Firsthand research went into this article—barrels of research.

Bourbon vs. Whiskey All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Whiskey can be made anywhere in the world, the most famous being Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and even Japan. U.S. regulations state that whiskey can be distilled from any combination of grains and produced at no more than 190 proof. It must be aged in oak barrels and bottled at no less that 80 proof.

Bourbon must be made from at least 51 percent corn and produced in the U.S. at no more than 160 proof. It must enter the barrel at no more than 125 proof. It must be aged in newly charred oak barrels. ‘Straight Bourbon’ refers to the product being aged at least two years in oak. Most bourbon in the market has been aged four or more years. Most bourbons (95 percent) are produced in Kentucky, given the unique quality of limestone-rich and iron-free spring water in the area surrounding Lexington and Louisville.

Single-Barrel Whiskey Barrels matter in whiskey making. Much like single vineyards and vintage in wine production, how long and where the barrel is located in the rick house, as well as the batch of distillate that goes into the individual barrel, all play a role in the finished product. Barrels located in a higher location in the rick house tend to be more concentrated due to the exposure to higher temperatures.

Cask Strength Before whiskey is bottled, it typically is diluted to proof by adding water. A cask-strength whiskey is one that has not been diluted but instead goes into the bottle unadulterated at the proof it comes out of the barrel. This varies from barrel to barrel, but it’s definitely higher in alcohol, usually between 110 and 115 proof. Feel the burn? Good stuff.

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Willett Family Estate Rare Release 3 Year Single Barrel Straight Rye: I was fortunate to score the last available bottle: Barrel #230, bottle #198, 115.8 proof. Consequently, two prosciutto hams were hanging and aging in one of the Willett rick houses. A local chef was experimentally rick house-aging his house-made prosciutto—we need to find out when and where that tasting will be!

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Four Roses Single Barrel HW-15-1M: We enjoyed a private tour behind the scenes, as well as an upgraded private tasting. I picked this one to bring home: 100 proof.

Limited edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon: Distilled by Steve »andYellowstone Paul Beam, seventh-generation distillers, at Limestone Branch: dark, rich amber with dried

fig, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla and toast. This was Dad’s gift from my brother and me ... My grandfather used to drink this bourbon prior to production being interrupted. 105 years later ...

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Kentucky Knows Bourbon Ball Barrel Coffee: Bourbon barrel artist Tony Davis ages coffee in freshly spent Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels. The coffee picks up the aromatics and flavors from the whiskey-laced wood and is amazing. You can definitely smell and taste the nuances of the bourbon.

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Petrolheads, rejoice! The first-ever Gateway Carrera Classic is coming to St. Louis, April 23 and

24. Taking place at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois, a short drive across the river, the Carrera Classic will offer exciting head-to-head races featuring several classes of Porsches, from raceprepped stock to GT class racing cars, and everything in-between.

The race is sponsored and operated by the St. Louis Region of the Porsche Club of America (PCA).

Numerous volunteers from the club will contribute countless hours to stage this great weekend of racing. All two-door models and all generations of Porsches are expected to be represented. Most races will be a half hour long, with one 1-hour race scheduled for Sunday afternoon, but there will be action on the track all weekend. Practice sessions and qualifying runs will occur throughout the day, interspersed with an advanced driver’s education event, but the races will be held in the afternoons. Racers from all over the Midwest, including a good number from the St. Louis area, are expected to compete. It will be the first race of the year for the growing 944 Cup series, a spec class for Porsche 944’s and 968s of the ’80s and ’90s.

All the action will take place at Gateway Motorsports Park, just off Highway 55/70 in Illinois, on a 1.65-mile road course that includes a 16-degree banked oval. The track is owned by PCA member Curtis Francois, who has greatly enhanced the track’s facilities since acquiring it several years ago.

Now comprising 200 acres, it is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. A recent addition has been a world-class go-kart track where aspiring racers can get a taste of racing fun and hone their driving skills. If Porsche racing isn’t enough for you, the track will offer drag racing on its drag strip Saturday night.

The St. Louis Region of the Porsche Club of America has sponsored driver’s education events at the track for decades. These are a great way for Porsche owners (and owners of other sports cars) to experience their cars the way they were meant to be driven. Experienced instructors teach them vehicle dynamics and high-performance driving skills in a safe, controlled setting. It’s a great way to learn what both you and your car can do, and it can make you a much safer and better driver. The race weekend will give students a chance to meet and interact with real race car drivers and might just inspire some to get their racing license. The St. Louis Region PCA is offering driver’s education events for novices to advanced drivers on May 21 and 22 and Oct. 8 and 9 this year at Gateway Motorsports Park. If you’re interested, more information can be found at stl.pca.org.

If you love watching fast cars compete in wheel-to-wheel racing, the Gateway Carrera Classic will be a great event for St. Louis-area Porsche aficionados and racing fans of all ages. Admission is free, but the track may charge a parking fee.

Robert Paster (robertpaster.com) is also an attorney in private practice, concentrating in estate planning and probate.

save the date 〉〉 ▶ WHAT: The first Gateway Carrera Classic race weekend ▶ WHEN: April 23 and 24 ▶ WHERE: Gateway Motorsports Park, 700 Raceway Blvd., Madison, Illinois

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J OY T RIBOUT I NTERIORS S PRING W AREHOUSE S ALE A MUST-ATTEND EVENT! Wednesday, April 20th and Thursday, April 21st 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM at our Belleville Warehouse.

SHOP FOR THESE GREAT ITEMS AND MORE! • Designer pillows starting at just $50

• The Best in Designer Lighting

• Best selection of Jan Barboglio in the country

• Coffee tables, dining tables, and side tables

• One of a kind area rugs

• Sofas & Love Seats

• Art work & prints

• Upholstered & Accent Chairs

• Accessories

• Antique and one of a kind items

711 South Illinois Street • Belleville, Illinois 62220 • 618-233-0600 • joytribout.com DIRECTIONS FROM HWY 40 & 255 • Take Hwy 40/64 East across Poplar Street Bridge • Keep right to exit 2 (Hwy 64 East) • Continue on Hwy 64 to exit 7 (Hwy 255 South) • Go 3.7 miles to exit 17A (Hwy 15 East) • Go 8 miles on Hwy 15 to Hwy 159 (South Illinois Street) • Go left on Hwy 159 (North on South Illinois Street) • Continue .07 miles until you cross the railroad tracks • Joy Tribout Interiors will be the first white building on the april left. 13, 2016 | townandstyle.com | F15

Mark Your Calendar ] by mia kweskin

APRIL 〉〉 4/15

4/16

4/15

4/16

Family Night The Magic House | 5:30-9 p.m.

Free | magichouse.org

seen on the screen

One Health Fair Saint Louis Zoo | 9 a.m.-noon Free | stlzoo.org

Pictures at an Exhibition St. Louis Symphony | Powell Hall 8 p.m. | $25-$86.50 stlsymphony.org

4/15

Gabriel Iglesias: #Fluffy Breaks Even Family Arena | 8 p.m. | $45-$129 familyarena.com

Mumford & Sons Scottrade Center | 7:30 p.m. $56.50 | scottradecenter.com

4/16 & 4/17

Spring Fling Butterfly House | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free with admission | mobot.org

4/17

Beethoven’s New Groove St. Louis Symphony | Powell Hall 3 p.m. | $8-$19 | stlsymphony.org

4/15 & 4/16

Kinematifest: International Animation and Interactive Media Festival Webster University | Free kinematifest.com

4/17

Pentatonix Chaifetz Arena | 8 p.m. $29.50-$75 | chaifetzarena.com

4/15 & 4/16

Hooking Up with The Second City Touhill Performing Arts Center $36 | touhill.org

Also in Theaters: • The Boss • I Saw the Light • Born to be Blue • Everybody Wants Some Opening Friday: • Barbershop: The Next Cut • Criminal • The Jungle Book Now on DVD: • Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens • The Forest • The Hateful Eight • Concussion

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 〉〉

Fourteen years after our favorite family roasted lamb on a spit in the front yard to celebrate Toula and Ian’s Big Fat Greek Wedding, they’re shouting opa! once more. The longawaited sequel sees Toula in a midlife rut. Her travel agency failed, her marriage is struggling and her teenage daughter, Paris, dreams of going to college in New York, prompting the classic Greek response: Why do you want to leave me? Amidst Toula’s troubles, her father, Gus, discovers that the priest never signed his marriage certificate, setting the family up for another wedding. The sequel employs the same loving, familial humor that made the original so popular. While it could never live up to the first film’s magic, the nostalgia factor alone makes it a family reunion you don’t want to miss. It reminisces with favorite jokes: the healing power of Windex, the decorative nature of bundt cakes, and the importance of finding a nice Greek boy, but it also tackles new themes of motherhood and marriage.

Perhaps the sequel’s greatest feat is reuniting the entire original cast. My personal favorite, Andrea Martin, makes a hysterical comeback as Aunt Voula, still offering up grotesque stories about her ailments and tons of unsolicited advice.

Should You See It? Yes! It’s a family reunion you actually want to attend.—M.K. Viewed at AMC Chesterfield 14

4/18

A Stitch in Time: St. Louis Garment and Labor History Missouri History Museum | 7 p.m.

Free | mohistory.org

4/15 & 4/16

Justice Too Long Delayed Missouri History Museum 8 p.m. | Free | mohistory.org

4/18

4/15 & 4/16

TRIumphant Spring Repertory Concert COCA | $12-$16 | cocastl.org

4/15-4/17

Young Choreographers Showcase Washington University | $10-$15 edison.wustl.edu

An Evening with Dave Rawlings Machine The Sheldon | 8 p.m. | $38-$40 thesheldon.org

4/18 & 4/19

Ragtime Peabody Opera House | 8 p.m. $30-$82 | peabodyoperahouse.com

make note 〉〉 4/15 & 4/16

Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater performs a variety of passionate and powerful Spanish dance styles, including flamenco, traditional folkloric, classical and contemporary.

Dance St. Louis | Touhill Performing Arts Center | $28-$50 | dancestlouis.org

4/15-4/17

St. Louis Tionól The 19th annual Irish musical celebration includes educational workshops and two concerts featuring leading musicians from North America and Ireland.

Schlafly Tap Room, The Sheldon & Nerinx Hall Concerts, $12-$18; workshops, $150 | tionol.org

4/16-8/14

theater

art

etc.

fashion

kids

music

exhibit

Gigi Scaria: Time The exhibition focuses on territorial, cultural, environmental and hierarchical ‘social mapping’ and explores ancient cultures that have been subsumed by the world’s biggest cities.

Laumeier Sculpture Park | Free | laumeier.org

4/19

Justin Bieber: Purpose World Tour After the success of ‘Sorry’ and ‘What Do You Mean?’ Justin Bieber returns with a concert tour featuring hits from his new album, Purpose.

Scottrade Center | 7:30 p.m. | $47.50-$113 scottradecenter.com

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in focus

CURB APPEAL] SPECIAL SECTION

Every so often,

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cover story

face-to-face] Dielmann sotheby’s international realty by alexa beattie

PRESIDENT Kerry Brooks and broker salesperson Nicki Herrington

At Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, times are changing; the

pendulum is swinging. The real estate company is pushing back on the digital age and reaffirming its mission to bring meaningful service to clients. “It has always been a top priority,” says president Kerry Brooks. “But when things these days are so digital and automated, there’s an even greater need for connecting with people one-on-one.”

Brooks says things like search engines, virtual tours and the ability to sign documents digitally have watered down the house-buying experience significantly. “You can buy a house without ever having met your agent,” he says.

Dielmann Sotheby’s, however, believes the process can be so much richer when relationships are formed and there’s a deep understanding of a client’s needs. “We recognize that we are dealing with people’s lives,” Brooks says. “How their family works, what’s important to them. Technology makes it hard to connect, to really appreciate what’s required.”

Nor can a computer really speak to the character of a place, the flavor of a community. Dielmann Sotheby’s broker salesperson Nicki Herrington, however, makes it her business to do so by involving herself in neighborhood events and civic activities. She recently has created the Century Home Program in Clayton (where she lives), to celebrate 100-year-old houses with specially designed plaques, and last year she attended Clayton Police Academy to learn about ways a community

can combat crime. She sits on the Washington University Neighborhood Council, acting as point-person for university news and happenings, and is a member of a sewing group. “The cool thing about that,” laughs Brooks, “is that she doesn’t sew.”

But Herrington stresses all these things better connect her to the community—and her clients—in an essential way. (Herrington also says she is known for putting little flags in neighbors’ front yards on July 4. “They love to see me come, and we chat,” she says.) “I always know that Nicki has her finger on the pulse,” Brooks adds.

Brooks, who grew up in Florissant, recently moved from his home in the Sugar Creek area of Kirkwood to Chesterfield. He says shortly before the sale of his Kirkwood house, he sat down for coffee with his buyers and told them the history of the home.

“We built up a level of trust,” he says. “I knew they would love it, that they would take care of my plants and my koi. You can’t get that through technology.”

At a recent staff meeting, Brooks introduced the notion that “a wealth of information means a poverty of attention. People are bumping into each other on the street because they are lost in their devices,” he says. “We are losing sight of what’s important.” But even though he says Dielmann Sotheby’s is “second to none technologically,” he is proud the company is doing business the old-fashioned way: getting back to basics, and connecting face-to-face with real people.

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty offers clients individualized service. Pictured on the cover: broker salesperson Nicki Herrington and president Kerry Brooks. For information on current listings and selling a house, call 314.725.0009 or VISIT dielmannsothebysrealty.com.

Cover design by JULIE STEILER | Cover photo by bill barrett

We take great pride in using our expertise, resources, and global connections to perfectly unite extraordinary places with the extraordinary buyers who will cherish them as we do.

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314.725.0009

real estate

[DESIGN on my mind by alan e. brainerd

come to terms with: TOILE de JOUY

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that the chemical makeup of the waters was perfect for washing their cloth. In 1760 their first fabric was presented.

They used woodblock printing until they acquired a special printing press in 1770.

Copperplate technology, which they were the first in France to use, broadened their ability to create larger and more complicated patterns.

In 1783 the popular artist and painter JeanBaptiste Huet became head designer for their factory and was bestowed the 'Manufacture Royale' designation by Louis XVI. The designs ranged from bucolic to historical events and figures in the familiar scenes typical of toile. A major player in the economy, Oberkampf and his partner employed some 1,322 people by the late 18th century. With the major clout they had, they also enlisted famous artists Fragonard and Boucher to create

➨ DESIGN LIBRARY:

PARISH HADLEY TREE OF LIFE

photo courtesy of kravet

rom the beginning of time, our world and economy has been driven by the latest technology, which includes the fashion and design fields.

In the early 16th century, cotton fabric from India was all the rage and large quantities were imported by France. This new fabric was used for clothing, curtains, wall coverings and upholstery. The French, being French, became rather nervous, and in 1686 the secretary of trade under Louis XIV convinced His Highness to ban the importation of all fabrics made in India. The French then focused on the sale and export of their own silks, wools and other cloths. In 1759 the ban was lifted, as it was increasingly difficult to enforce.

Timing is everything. In 1758, at the young, energetic age of 20, Germanborn Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf moved to Paris. He came from a long line of cloth dyers. In a year's time, he formed a partnership and began printing on cotton in Paris near the Île de France.

Locating their factory on the river La Bièvre (the beaver) in Jouy-en-Josas, Oberkampf and his partner understood

designs for them. More than 30,000 designs came out of the Jouy factory under their leadership.

Today, interior designer Sheila Bridges and Beastie Boys member Mike Diamond also create their own versions of toile for the market, which only proves the staying power of good design.

DESIGN REDUX:

SEA SHELLS Sally no longer sells seashells only

by the seashore—she has gone retail! One of the latest trends is all things ocean-related, in particular, seashells. How often do you, or people you know, pick up seashells during trips near the ocean? I do.

They have been gracing and accenting the interiors of homes since pre-Victorian days. Families proudly displayed them as mementos of travel to faraway, oceanside sites.

Sometimes shells would be used in creations for the home, like when children collect them and glue them to boxes or picture frames to create a craft item the whole family could enjoy (or not!). And what child hasn’t held a

photos courtesy of currey & company

conch shell up to their ear to hear the ocean?

Today there is a plethora of options for those who admire shells. Why not consider using them in your lighting, furniture or wall accessory? A little can certainly go a long way, but selecting just the right accent piece to 'mix it up' a bit can really make a room sing!

The versatile colors—milky whites, buttery creams, the faintest corals, greens and blues—come from nature and will fit into any scheme you can imagine. The fact that shells don’t align with any particular period also can make them the perfect solution to fill that void you are perplexed by.

Show Sally something special with your seashells!

I credit my earliest design training to Architectural Digest, which I've been reading since age 12. I would examine each photo and read each word to learn all I could about the magic of creating beautiful interiors, as well as the lingo that goes along with it. Often these timeless, and dare I say 'perfect,' spaces were designed by the firm Parish Hadley.

Sister Parish and Albert Hadley joined forces to create the finest decorating firm in the United States and to exert influence globally.

The just-released tome, Parish Hadley Tree of Life, an Intimate History of the Legendary Design Firm, is a brilliant tribute to Sister and Albert by those who knew them best, their employees.

Important names in the world of interior design who contributed to this book include David Easton, Bunny Williams, Thomas Jayne, Mariette Himes Gomez and Thom Filicia, to name just a few P-H alums. There are 30 success stories shared here, all giving high praise to their experience with the eponymous firm and how it shaped their future businesses.

This book is a great primer for any design professional or do-it-yourselfer who wants to learn some of the tried-andtrue rules of interior design, as well as how to break them and make a space your own.

The way interior design is executed as a profession has changed with the internet and big box stores. Sadly, the civility that so characterized this field at its highest point is now less and less a part of a business that emphasized society and white-glove service in Sister's and Albert’s time. However, the principles needed to create a truly fine and timeless interior have remained the same. This book proves that point.

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THE GREAT OUTDOOR EVENT Join us April 16-17 for our outdoor furniture sale, plant swap and more.

Photo: Jane Colclasure

2525 S Brentwood Boulevard 314-962-ROOM (7666) TheRefindRoom.com

fromthe garden

®

by p. allen smith

Organic

Vegetable Gardening 101

Go Green in Your Garden 〉〉 Hey friends, I’m coming to St. Louis in May, and I would love to meet you. On May 5, I’ll be at a Flower Power Luncheon at Piper Palm House to benefit Tower Grove Park. And May 6, you can find me at Dillard’s Galleria, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for a book signing and local launch of my new candle collection. Hope to see you!

As for gardening this time of year, it’s time to try organic gardening. It’s a great way to ensure that what you are eating is healthy and chemical-free, and it’s also a better practice for the environment. It may take a little more elbow grease to get your organic garden started, but the results will be endlessly satisfying—and Mother Nature will be there to help you along the way if you heed her advice. continued on p. f24

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824 Greenwich Green Town & Country $919,000

12 midpark drive Ladue $989,000

1041 Lay Road Ladue $1,965,000 open 4/17, 1-3 Pm

2256 north Ballas Road Town & Country $1,149,000

1623 Chalmers drive Chesterfield $520,000

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29 Picardy Lane Ladue $1,195,000

824 greenWiCH green driVe, Town & Country.

$919,000

852 BriarFarm lane, Kirkwood.

$375,000

795 HigHWay H, Troy.

$885,000

7023 PersHing aVenue, University City.

$349,000

1516 sHePard road, wildwood.

$875,000

7457 Cornell aVenue, University City.

$309,900

8 rio Vista, Ladue.

$869,000

1592 greenField Crossing Court, Ballwin.

$244,999

108 CluB Creek Court, St. Albans.

$850,000

2532 FranCes aVenue, St. Louis.

$144,900

369 merlot lane, St. Albans.

$849,000

5819 arsenal street, St. Louis.

$74,900

$2,499,000

2648 WynnCrest ridge driVe, wildwood.

$834,900

BluFFs oF st. alBans, St. Albans.

$2,389,500

219 troon Court, St. Albans.

$790,000

2463 oak sPrings lane, Town & Country.

$1,988,000

2192 WHite lane, Chesterfield.

$774,500

1041 lay road, Ladue.

$1,965,000

9847 litzsinger road, Ladue.

11 aPPle tree lane, Ladue.

$6,650,000 $4,850,000

21 uPPer ladue, Ladue.

$3,100,000

19 CarrsWold driVe, Clayton.

$2,595,000

26 roClare lane, Town & Country.

30 BelleriVe Country CluB, Town & Country. $1,795,000

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CondominiUm/ViLLA HomeS 800 s. Hanley road, unit 4e, Clayton.

$949,000

201 kendall BluFF Court, Chesterfield.

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1041 lay road, Ladue. $1,965,000.

1-3 Pm

1516 sHePard road, wildwood. $875,000.

1-3 Pm

107 nortHarm, Glendale. $455,900.

1-3 Pm

110 dielman road, Ladue.

$1,775,000

622 Forest Court, unit 2C, Clayton.

$675,000

40 Portland PlaCe, Cwe.

$1,750,000

422 HeatHermoor Court, St. Albans.

$749,000

710 soutH Hanley, unit 10a, Clayton.

$449,000

2 Holiday lane, Frontenac.

$1,695,000

21 Berkley lane, Ladue.

$749,000

2 log CaBin driVe, Ladue.

$1,695,000

410 nortH neWstead, unit 9s, Cwe.

$395,000

9 WilloW Hill, Ladue.

$749,000

5105 lindell BouleVard, Cwe.

$1,595,000

710 s. Hanley, unit 11B, Clayton.

$375,000

18051 sHePard ridge, wildwood.

$662,900

2530 nortH geyer road, Frontenac.

$739,000

215 soutH Warson road, Ladue.

$1,495,000

4540 laClede aVenue, unit 207, Cwe.

$359,000

1133 Wings road, St. Albans.

$348,900

1306 soutH geyer road, Kirkwood.

$675,000

37 Portland PlaCe, Cwe.

$1,450,000

710 s. Hanley road, unit 10d, Clayton.

$329,500

1138 Wings road, St. Albans.

$348,900

8 Forest CluB driVe, Clarkson Valley.

$659,000

7512 Balson aVenue, University City.

$305,000

4585 austin knoll Court, St. Charles.

$654,900

710 soutH Hanley, unit 4d, Clayton.

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10129 ConWay road, Ladue.

$622,900

23 nortH Boyle street, Cwe.

$239,999

13300 kings glen driVe, Town & Country.

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$234,900

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$520,000

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$195,000

545 gasCony Way, warson woods.

$465,000

30-32 nortH Boyle aVenue, Cwe.

$169,000

274 saint georges, St. Albans.

$1,375,000

14790 sugarWood trail, Chesterfield.

$1,195,000

29 PiCardy lane, Ladue.

$1,195,000

2256 nortH Ballas road, Town & Country.

$1,149,000

9052 Clayton road, tBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000

1 muirField lane, Town & Country.

$1,049,000

1401 Windgate Way lane, Chesterfield.

$999,000

107 nortHarm, Glendale.

$455,900

1136 WasHington aVenue, unit 210, St. Louis. $169,000

12 midPark driVe, Ladue.

$989,000

5 ladue Hills, Ladue Schools.

$435,000

4501 lindell BouleVard, unit 11C, Cwe.

$138,500

207 troon Court, St. Albans.

$934,900

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$424,900

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The Vegetable Garden at Moss Mountain Farm uses organic fertilizer and no commercial herbicides or pesticides.

Soil

Soil is one of the most important elements in organic gardening. You must start with good, nutrient-rich soil to feed your plants, thus eliminating the need for commercial fertilizer. To boost the nutrients in your soil, amend it with organic materials such as composted manure or kitchen compost, which you can make using scraps from your refrigerator. Adding these organic materials to your soil will create a solid, healthy base that will allow your plants to absorb what they need to grow all season long.

Weeds

Harsh weed killers have no place in an organic garden.

Instead, practice prevention: Space plants close together to smother weeds, use mulch and pull weeds by hand.

Ladybugs are helpful for keeping pests under control.

Zinnias add beauty to the vegetable garden and attract pollinating insects.

Fertilizer

Crop Rotation

Pest Control

Water

Composting is essential for building a foundation of nutrient-rich soil, but sometimes your garden will need a little boost. There are many terrific organic fertilizers to try, plus standbys such as fish emulsion, blood meal, worm castings, or composted herbivore manure.

There are many ways to encourage natural pest control, like learning which plants repel the unwanted insects and which attract the helpful ones. Helpful critters like frogs, lizards and snakes balance your garden and minimize insect infestations. If all else fails, there are organic pesticides available. Whether you spray or not, always remember to wash your veggies twice before consuming.

Retain soil nutrients and cut down on disease by moving your crop’s location each season. Moving vegetables around the garden will retain valuable nutrients in the soil and prevent disease from spreading, since organisms that can infect one plant won't necessarily bother a different one.

Water conservation is a major element in practicing good organic horticulture. Use methods like drip hoses, rain collection barrels and lots of mulch to help your crop retain moisture naturally. Water plants early in the morning to prevent evaporation.

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4 Slate River Way, Wentzville

557 Upper Conway, Chesterfield

$729,000 | 4 Bed, 4 Bath

$3,900,000 | 6 Bed, 10 Bath

$799,900 | 5 Bed, 5 Bath

540 North and South #101, University City $2,900/month | 2 Bed, 2 Bath

66 Fair Oaks, Ladue $5,000/month | 4 Bed, 4 Bath

156 Henderson, Wentzville $2,295/month | 6 Bed, 5 Bath

Beautifully maintained home in Ladue Schools.

Updated eat-in kitchen features new Electrolux appliances, Silestone counters and custom island.

Main floor master suite opens to screened-in porch.

Large deck for entertaining, newly fenced yard with storage shed, play-set and mature trees.

Amy Fischer 314-304-2115 and Betsy Kerner 314-517-8966

Great rental opportunity in Claymont Place! Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, covered balcony, 2 reserved garage spots, storage, secured entry, in-unit washer and dryer. Walking distance to downtown Clayton.

Liz Rainey 314-749-3956

There may be no finer property to grace the rolling hills of St. Charles County than this exclusive equestrian compound. Thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted, an exquisite main house, separate guest quarters, pool house and equestrian center meld to create an unrivaled, gated retreat on just over 10 acres. 4slateriverway.com.

Jen Ross Cross 314-313-1779

Stately home available in desirable Fair Oaks subdivision. Expansive backyard includes pool perfect for entertaining and BBQ’s! Lease includes land-care, pool maintenance, mulching and trash pick-up.

Liz Gangl 618-559-1701

Luxurious Villa in August Hill community available at the lowest price per foot in development. Gourmet kitchen with custom 42� cabinetry, granite counters and backsplash, upgraded appliances and paneled Sub-Zero fridge. Only villa in community with fenced in backyard. Private elevator, spacious rec room with custom wet bar and exercise room.

Seth Reeder 314-494-2393

This large home is perfect for a growing family with over 4,000 sq ft of living space. Spacious master bedroom, walk-in closets, updated bathrooms and new kitchen.

Matthew Wool 636-579-6976

200 S Hanley Road, Ste. 1040 Clayton, Mo. 63105 | Office: 314-932-5646 | www.upperendproperties.com

5 TREEBROOK LANE | $599,000 Charming 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with over 2,500SF. Beautiful, light-filled rooms with a scenic backyard located on a private cul-de-sac on a sought-after Ladue lane.

Proud to be Locally Owned and Operated Since 1936

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NEW LISTINGS 6 STACY DRIVE | $969,000 Newer 2-story home, hardwood floors throughout, 4 BR/5.5 BA, master suite, finished LL, fenced yard. 3-car garage.

30 BRIGhTON WAY # 1S | $775,000 3 BR/2.5 BA Clayton condo near Shaw Park!

Secure entry, elevator, two parking spaces.

12306 MONTSOURIS | $489,000 Renovated ranch offering convenient Creve Coeur location in Lac Du Bois neighborhood!

Wood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Main floor laundry, 3-car garage.

2124 WESTVIEW AVENUE | $484,900 3 BR/3.5 BA w/ updated kitchen & hearth rm. Beautiful master BR suite w/ vaulted ceilings & walk-in closet, 2 screened in porches & patio.

6928 WISE AVENUE | $143,000 Big things come in small packages.

3+ BR/ 2 BA, updated. Walk to Dogtown, the Cheshire, Starbucks & Forest Park!

CLAYTON/RIChMOND hEIGhTS 4 BRENTMOOR PARK | $2,750,000 Gorgeous Georgian-style home on 1.5+ acres. Impeccably manicured lawn, pool, carriage house, and greenhouse.

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

Newer wood floors, outstanding master bedroom and PebbleTec pool.

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

2 UPPER WARSON ROAD | $3,720,000 5 years new. Colorado-inspired 5BR/8BA/9,200SF TLA. Finished walk-out LL to pool, spa. Backs to wooded 3.6 acres.

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

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

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Two-car attached garage. Gated community.

1850+sqft.

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Q | How important is it to redo my wood floors if they

A | I advise my sellers to remove all valuables, financial

A | Aside from updated kitchen and baths, wood floors

home—how do agents prevent this?

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haven’t been freshened in 15 years?

are one of the most sought-after features for prospective buyers. Well-kept floors are inviting and highlight the seller's pride of ownership for the new owner.

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Sarah Bernard

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

Q | Why do neighbors always walk through an open house?

Does this help or hurt the home’s sale prospects?

A | Neighbors help agents greatly, whether it be at open

houses or greeting us when we view the home next door.

At Laura McCarthy we love 'nosey' neighbors—they have friends who help spread the word about our listings, and they appear welcoming to potential home buyers … this agent loves them!

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Sarah Bernard Realty Team, RedKey Realty Leaders

Q | I want to repaint my kitchen a deeper color, like melon, but I’ve heard neutrals are best. What do you think?

A | Our homes are an extension of our personalities, but when preparing your home for the market, I recommend neutrals like beige or gray to maximize your home’s appeal and highest return.

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Linda Hodge and Tracy Sheffler

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

Q | Should you pick an agent based on her suggestion for a high list price, or can that be a ploy to get your listing?

A | We tell clients that listing their home involves many components, and price is just one of them. An agent

also should stress the importance of presentation and have expertise in the process, from contract to close.

An agent needs to be able to keep the customers informed and guide them through the building inspection and subsequent repairs.

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Kelly Shaw

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties

Q | Would it be best to pull up the blue carpeting on my stairs and just refinish the wood?

A | It would be better to remove the carpet and have a professional refinish the wood. Staircases are usually in the front of the home and what the buyer sees first.

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Meg Coghlan

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

Q | I don’t have kids, so I don’t care about schools, but I do care about resale. What other things should I be concerned with?

A | Future resale value is a major consideration and

becomes more critical the shorter the time you expect to stay in a house. Other concerns are related more to individual preferences, like location, setting and condition.

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Lauren Gillentine

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

Q | Our stove no longer works. Will it need to be replaced prior to sale?

A | While this is an issue unlikely to be discovered at a

showing, buyers will most likely do an inspection when the home is under contract. Doing as much as you can to avoid a 'laundry list' of inspection items will help buyers feel confident the house isn’t full of issues, and they'll be more likely to proceed.

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Suzie Wells

Gladys Manion Real Estate

Q | What is the best way to select an agent?

A | The buyer/seller should pick based not only on

years of experience, but also on track record with previous clients. Requesting to tap into an agent's past client referral list is a good way to get an honest understanding of what the experience will be like.

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Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

Q | My neighbor’s home is an eyesore, and I want to list my house. Can I do anything to get them to clean things up?

A | Try Googling any restrictive covenants or municipal

codes that your nightmare neighbor may be out of compliance with. Otherwise, you might want to invest in a privacy fence.

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Michael Hawk Clavenna

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

Q | Some of our bushes are getting old and scraggly, but I

don’t want to redo the landscaping. What is your solution, since new bushes will be much smaller than the old ones?

A | Have the hedges sculpted into shape, and replace

any bushes that are too far gone. A smaller shrub that is greener will look much better than an old one. This is a buyer’s first look at your home, and it’s all about curb appeal.

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pool can be a positive quality. If you are selling a home with a pool, make sure it is being shown in the best way possible!

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real estate 526 Eatherton Road | Wildwood | 63005 Gorgeous Wildwood horse property renovated by architects Dick Busch & Lauren Strutman, includes 2 farmhouses, large barn, stocked pond & level fenced horse pastures on 5.64 acres.

Wide plank wood floors, limestone fireplaces, and updated systems throughout both homes. Kitchen with barn wood beams, granite counters & stainless appliances. Sunroom with view of pond, pastures and patio with stone outdoor wood burning fireplace. Spacious master bedroom suite with 3 more bedrooms. Large room on third floor. Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath second home on property also has updated kitchen & bath. Horse barn has electric, water, huge tack room, 6 stalls and 4 car garage. A short drive to the Chesterfield Valley

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it’s not in the greatest school district. How can I still attract family buyers?

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Landscape trends

Think of colorful blooms and vibrant evergreens as fashion accessories for your house. Just like there are trends for what to wear, so are there seasonal landscape trends, all dependent on our area's hardiness zone and weather patterns. We spoke with two local landscape professionals to find out what kind of plants St. Louisans should ask for—and the best ways to show them off!

Kyla Scheuermann, landscape architect, Poynter Landscaping

Jim Graeler, owner, Chesterfield Valley Nursery

We've been planting a lot of Carpet roses, a really nice, hardy shrub for our area. It's smaller than the typical rose bush, usually growing only about 3 feet tall. It will bloom all summer long and does well anywhere in the sun.

Customers ask for deer-resistant plants that are low maintenance, and from there, we create something that's unique and special within those realms. Avoid a cookie-cutter look by planting a mixture of Japanese maples and different varieties of conifers and boxwoods, like Vardar Valley and Justin Brouwers.

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The tall Green Giant arborvitae is more deer-resistant than any other arborvitae or evergreen tree, and it's not as big as a spruce or hemlock. It's more manicured than other evergreens and provides a great natural barrier for privacy.

We also like to plant ground covers, and an evergreen variety we love is sedum, which spreads easily, is deer-resistant and has little yellow flowers that bloom in spring. It looks nice year-round and is guaranteed to be green for at least nine to 10 months.

It's best to plant complementary colors, and this spring, we're using lots of purple and yellow together. Daffodils and purple crocuses look really good together, or a daylily with a tall purple bloom behind it, like an iris or cone flower, gives a good splash. Other colors that go well together are red and blue or red and yellow.

A curved bed is easy to maintain and mow around, but it all depends on the architecture of the house; a more modern style might look better with a straight edge. We also look at the flow of traffic into the house, where the sidewalks are.

If you want to save money and not mess with edging your flower beds, make a 2- to 3-inch cut in the soil along the edge. It will keep the mulch where it should be and prevent grass from growing into the bed (the roots are exposed to the air and won't grow past the divot).

It makes everything look really clean and crisp.

Knockout roses have seen their time in the spotlight; people aren't doing as much with those because they realize how big they get. We like using a smaller, dwarf variety called the Drift rose.

There are a lot of new varieties of hydrangeas that do really well in the sun. They come in multiple colors, not just the old-fashioned light blue and pink that everyone thinks of.

We don't follow any trend for colors; we look at the features of the house and choose flowers that complement the colors of the home's materials. People tend to like softer colors; we're currently using a lot of light pink and purple.

The design of the landscape bed is dependent on the home's architecture as well.

Every job has different elements to it, but we always like to layer, tall to short, from the outside in. We start with something tall on either end to create height, frame the house and soften its corners.

Always tie in colorful blooms with evergreens, something to give you a year-round look.

Winter lingers in St. Louis. It's still cold in March, and shrubs aren't budding yet. To have color even during the winter, we recommend planting a large evergreen in the corner of your front yard or by a doorway. Scatter some boxwoods or azalea bushes to help as well.

If you choose the right ground cover, you can cut down on maintenance and create a well-kept look. Ivy requires more maintenance, but it can look beautiful in the right setting. It's best used in the backyard as a ground cover in a flower bed where you want erosion control. I'm a big fan of pachysandra, an evergreen ground cover that likes the shade. It's perfect under a canopy of trees, has a soft texture and doesn't grow too tall.

It gives great color year-round and is low maintenance.

Plant trees at least 5 to 6 feet away from your house, depending on their size. It's nice to plant a tree central to a window to provide a screen from the street.

Mulch is the way to go for flower beds. It's beneficial for the plants because it adds nutrient value and organic material to the soil.

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[homework: t i d e r c a extr Dear Homework,

My husband owns this beautiful Craftsman home in Princeton Heights, and as you can see, he added a second story a few years ago. It has wonderful stained glass windows, French doors and hardwood floors throughout. However, it has no curb appeal whatsoever. What do you suggest that would be in keeping with the history of the home?

—Another Appeal for Curb Appeal

Dear Another Appeal for Curb Appeal,

I believe people decide whether they find a property appealing within a split second of seeing it.

If that is true, I suggest this is what they are intuitively evaluating: 1. Are the residence and its landscaping well-maintained? If there are broken windows, peeling paint and overgrown bushes, it will be facing an uphill battle to be seen as 'appealing.'

2. Is the home handsome? Does it have a thoughtful overall composition, supported

by quality materials and well-proportioned details? Additionally, does it comfortably fit on its site and into its surrounding neighborhood?

3. Finally, does it actively try to seduce or charm? Does it have beautiful flowers or a lively color scheme? Maybe it is formal and impressive, or perhaps it is laidback and quaint. Either way, if it doesn’t pull at some human heartstring, it probably won’t be seen as appealing.

In my first sketch, you will notice I try to address all these issues. Yes, the added second story is rather graceless, but at least it matches the roof slope of the existing porch! By adding appropriate Craftsman-style details, the addition can look quite nice. The Craftsman-style window grids and the diamond-shaped attic vent bring the architectural grammar of the first and second floors together, so that it now can be seen as handsome and well-maintained.

The landscape and new color scheme add the charm needed to impress the onlooker. The existing house gives the impression of being 'brown and blah.' But with new window boxes, flower beds and a few livelier colors, I think it now can be said to have real curb appeal. I have to stress, however, that all of these issues would need to be addressed to hit a home run.

In the second image, you will see that I have left the upper level’s architectural detailing and color as it currently exists. I think it shows that landscape upgrades alone won’t save the day here.

Thanks for the useful example, —Homework

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