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KräftiG team player, Billy BuSch, Care to Learn-St. LouiS Chairman, donn SorenSen, and care to learn Founder, doug Pitt.

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with exclusive Preview events on May 6 and june 5! gates open 3 p.m. • Match begins 4 p.m.

StirrupS for StudentS:

Charity Polo Match to benefit Care to Learn

For kids throughout St. Louis, school isn’t just a place for learning – it’s a refuge from suffering. For these kids, hygiene needs go unmet, meals are few, and clothes rarely fit. Distracted by hunger and limited by embarrassment, their education is an afterthought to survival. Care to Learn was created with these children in mind.

Care to Learn launched in the St. Louis area last November, growing its network to 20 chapters throughout Missouri.

Founded in 2008 by Springfield, Missouri, businessman Doug Pitt (with support from his brother, actor Brad Pitt), Care to Learn has met more than 500,000 health, hunger and hygiene needs. Addressing needs large and small with compassion and confidence, students in the Hazelwood, St. Charles and Wentzville school districts are already being served, and other districts are under consideration.

Join Care to Learn-St. Louis for its summer fundraiser – Stirrups for Students Charity Polo Match—Saturday, June 6, at the Kräftig Polo Club (Blue Heron Farm) in Defiance, Missouri. “This is a fun-for-all event— families piling into the car, couples replicating a Ralph Lauren ad, and sponsors who want their companies to support a unique event that will do so much good. All dollars raised will stay right here in St. Louis,” Pitt says.

Guests will enjoy great food and company, a polo match, and live and silent auctions. Gates open at 3 p.m.; the match begins at 4 p.m. General admission is $25/carload. A premium polo tent experience also is available for $100/person. Visit www.caretolearnpolo.eventbrite. com for tickets; more information about Care to Learn is at: www.caretolearnfund.org

SceneS from care to Learn-St. LouiS Launch event, hoSted by Joe buck, november 2014

sPeCial thanKs to our hosts Christy and billy busCh and faMily ChuKKer ChiC • May 6, 5-7 p.m. sunset soiree • June 5,6:30 - 8:30 p.m. tiCKets : caretolearnpolo.eventbrite.com

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I already got my Mother’s Day gift, and it was a pretty good one: three days at a spa. Now before everyone starts thinking, Well duh, who wouldn’t want to get facials and massages all day, I want to say a spa vacation is not exactly what it sounds like. There is a perception that it’s all pampering and self-indulgence, when in reality the best spa experiences aren’t about that at all. Not unless you think of ‘me time’ as indulgent.

In our hectic, plugged-in lives, it’s pretty hard to carve out space for contemplation and relaxation. Those are the true gifts of a spa weekend.

I can’t remember the last time I had absolutely nothing to do but sit and think. About life. For most people, between work, family and household duties, well, there isn’t a whole lot of time or energy left for anything other than binge-watching Game of Thrones.

Sure, at a spa, you will spend some hours of each day in exercise classes and at the pool. But how much jumping, meditating and sunburning can you really stand? That leaves plenty of time for, well, nothing. Do we ever allow ourselves to do ‘nothing’ at home? After all, there are closets to be straightened and floors to be mopped, not to mention bills to be paid and meals to be cooked.

I may just have stumbled on the elusive path to rejuvenation—not the kind you get from shedding inches or a double chin, but rejuvenation of the spirit.

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Zoofari 2015, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, takes place June 19 at Saint Louis Zoo. Tickets start at $200 for Zoo Friends; general admission is $250. PICTURED ON THE COVER: Co-chairs Jim Sansone and Susan Block. For reservations, call 314.646.4771 or visit stlzoo.org/zoofari.

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A LifeNotes bar pendant by St. Louis jewlery designer Jenny Present says ‘I love you’ to Mom in a simple and adorable way. Sterling with raised hearts in brass. $89, jennypresent.com

Look + Listen + Taste Art enthusiasts can take a visual trip to Africa this month at the 24th Annual St. Louis African Arts Festival, May 23-25 at World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park.

Attendees can peruse an African marketplace and purchase jewelry, clothing and more. For additional information, visit stlafricanartsfest.com.

From Who’s Next to Tommy and Quadrophenia, not many groups have had a run as legendary as The Who. The rock band plays St. Louis May 7 at Scottrade Center, with special guest Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. For tickets, visit scottradecenter.com.

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Your taste buds are in for a treat! Visit Maplewood May 16 for the Seventh Annual Taste of Maplewood Street Festival, which includes a food and drink contest judged by a panel of celebrity experts, live music and more.

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‘‘more than one way to skin a cat’’ This gruesome old saying means there are many ways of achieving a goal.

Some versions of the aphorism substitute ‘dog’ for ‘cat,’ depending, we guess, on whether the speaker was a cat or a dog person. A distant cousin of the phrase first appeared in 1678, in the second edition of John Ray’s collection of English proverbs: “There are more ways to kill a dog than hanging.” The earliest printed citation in the United States seems to be in The Money Diggers, an 1840 short story by American humorist Seba Smith: “There are more ways than one to skin a cat, so are there more ways than one to dig for money.” A British form showed up in Charles Kingsley’s Westward Ho! in 1855: “There are more ways of killing a cat than choking it with cream.” But Mark Twain used the form we know today in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (1889): “She was wise, subtle, and knew there was more than one way to skin a cat.”

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with flour and turn dough onto it, kneading gently 4 to 8 times, until it comes together. Over-kneading will make the shortbread tough.

Pat dough evenly into 8 by 4-inch rectangle. Cut rectangle in half lengthwise, and then into quarters crosswise, creating eight pieces, each about 2 inches square. Brush off extra flour and place cakes several inches apart on baking sheet. Refrigerate 20 minutes and preheat oven to 425 F. Bake on center rack 14 to 16 minutes, until golden brown and firm to the touch. Transfer to cooling rack.

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Cut each shortcake in half.

Top with strawberries and syrup made from the sitting berries, as well as some whipped cream. Add the biscuit tops, cut sides down, on the cream.

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by tony di martino Roaring tigers, bleating elephants, squealing monkeys—the call of the wild always rings out loud and clear at Saint Louis Zoo. But on June 19, it will get a little louder and wilder than usual. That’s when hundreds of animal- and partyloving St. Louisans will gather for Zoofari, the Zoo’s biennial fundraiser. “This is Zoofari’s golden anniversary, and we’ll be rolling out the orange carpet to honor our favorite redhead: the orangutan,” says Susan Block, who co-chairs the event with Jim Sansone.

The Zoo is home to a family of orangutans, including baby Ginger, born last December. “These highly intelligent, endearing apes share more than 96 percent of our genes,” Block notes. But unfortunately, they are experiencing sharp population declines due to a rapid rate of habitat loss, she adds. “A century ago there were more than 230,000 orangutans, but the Bornean species is now endangered at less than 69,000, and the Sumatran is critically endangered at about 7,500.”

That’s why baby Ginger’s arrival was a particularly blessed event. “The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Orangutan Species Survival Plan (SSP) recommended the birth as part of its role in creating a sustainably managed population,” Block explains. “At age 45, Ginger’s mother, Merah, set a record among SSP institutions as the oldest female to conceive and have a surviving offspring.” The Zoo’s WildCare Institute also supports Hutan, a nonprofit working to conserve orangutans and other wildlife populations Founded in 1910, the Zoo is recognized worldwide as a leader in saving endangered animals and their habitats. Zoofari typically raises more than $1 million toward those efforts. Headlining this year’s event is Kenny Loggins, known as ‘King

of the Movie Soundtrack’ for his recordings of ‘I’m Alright’ from Caddyshack, ‘Danger Zone’ from Top Gun, and the title song from Footloose. Guests will dance under the kenny loggins stars, graze on food and cocktails from more than 60 top restaurants, bars and caterers, and bid on coveted auction items. Honorary chairs from the past 50 years of Zoofari will join the celebration. Presenting sponsor is Wells Fargo Advisors.

“This terrific event, which began as a boxed dinner and dance in 1965, just keeps growing,” says co-chair Jim Sansone. “We’ve gone from around 1,800 guests in the 1990s to more than 3,365 in 2013, up 34 percent from Zoofari 2011. We know 2015 will be another great year for the best party in town.” Attendees are invited to unleash their inner animal by wearing creative black tie, with faux animal prints, tails and pointy ears encouraged.

“St. Louisans of all ages and backgrounds love the Zoo—it makes everyone smile,” Block says. “And unlike most other major zoos, it’s free, so everyone can enjoy and learn from these spectacular creatures. Animals bring us such joy, but they need our help. I can’t think of a more fun-filled way to show our support than a wild night out at Zoofari.”

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Did you know that the International Bowling Hall of Fame and Museum had left town? Well, did you, or most anyone else, even know it was here to begin with? It left the StL in 2011 with barely a whimper. For years, fives of people had come through its doors. That is not likely to happen to the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF), which moved here from Oklahoma City and has been near Grand Center since late 2013. How and why? IPHF has established the Champion Committee, established to ensure the attraction grows and remains vibrant into its second 50 years. The committee, chaired by Pat Sly of Emerson, aims to provide direction and seek resources to keep the IPHF focused, if you will.

While this location in the Lou (3415 Olive St.) was chosen for its proximity to neighboring arts and cultural institutions, it should be noted that St. Louis also boasts central west end the nation’s oldest and largest camera club, and any member would insist that you really can’t take a suitable photo with a smartphone.

You still need a working knowledge of shutter speed and other technical aspects of the art and science of photography to make sure something truly special develops. Since 1965, IPHF has curated images and doo-dads that demonstrate the importance of imagemaking to culture and modern civilization itself, from family snapshots to photojournalism. The collection comprises more than 6,000 historical cameras and upward of 30,000 images. Working together with Sly are other community notables: Blanche Touhill, Ken Kranzberg, Anna Harris, David Diener, Jill McGuire, Michael Weisbrod, Steve Smith, Dick Miles, Scott Wilson and Bob Bishop.

As if this square mile or so of prime real estate weren’t spectacularly beautiful already, a small band of volunteers aims to ‘Grow Glendale Gorgeous.’ Flowers are their goal … lots of flowers. All they had to do was look at a similar effort right next door, ‘Kirkwood in Bloom.’ Although city hall is one spot that will become more gorgeous, GGG is not affiliated. It’s

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The feasibility study on renovating Kirkwood’s Community Center, or building anew, continues, with the possibility that it won’t be all in the same place: The theater, former home to Stages, could be built separately on part of a city-owned lot used by the public works department. More than $145,000 has been earmarked for a conceptual design of the facility, whether a retrofit or entirely new construction. About $84,000 will go toward a study of the recreation center in Kirkwood Park (Adams and Geyer), with about $61,000 (OK; $60,800) to study the potential theater site on East Monroe near South Fillmore, and it won’t take any money to tell you that it used to be not so pretty. Well, one could say it’s still not all that pretty, as part of the nearly 9-acre lot is used for transferring the city’s refuse, and much of the site was quarantined by the state Department of Natural Resources until oil contamination was addressed. Maybe the first production at the new theater could be Grease?

Ladue has a new city clerk: Laura Rider.

Meanwhile, officials in Sunset Hills, from whence Rider came, are picking up the pieces. But there haven’t been too many to pick up, as Rider had trained several other employees to perform most of her duties. Plus, she gave two weeks notice. Apparently, Ladue has just made a great hire. Officials in her former office say she was one of the best employees ever. If someone had a question, chances are Rider had the answer. She was the go-to gal for many an alderman in the 20 years she worked for Sunset Hills. Since 2001, Rider had served both as clerk and finance director. She started TT Trivia: Where was IPHF founded?

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a nonprofit, dependent on donations like any other. Its plans are ambitious. One of its first tasks for the project that’s been growing since last August was to install 30some planters around city hall and the entrances to the city. Hanging baskets will be a new feature adorning the retail building on Sappington Road across from Glendale City Hall. Further south, Hanneke’s Market will grow even more gorgeous with new window boxes.

Environmental education is also part of the effort.

Volunteers plan to work with the staff and students at North Glendale Elementary, planting wildflowers with the kindergarten and first-grade students, as well as gorgeous-izing the parking lot islands with native plantings. GGG is the brainchild of master gardener Julie Grimm and friends Allison Knight, Robin Caringer and Kelli Hickenbotham. If you want to help these gals out, you don’t have to have a green thumb yourself … know how to water?

in her new role with Ladue the week of April 20, and Sunset Hills has made do as it mulls over whether to keep the clerk position or to replace it with a new position: city manager or city administrator. At any rate, officials aren’t sure wether they will keep the clerk and finance roles together under the same hat, as they had been with Rider, or perhaps parcel out tasks to existing employees.

P.F. Chang’s is coming to mixed-use development known as the Streets of St. Charles (on South Fifth Street).

Construction will begin summer for an opening next year. Hey, I love this pricey China bistro as much as the next fan of Asian cuisine, but too many locations of a restaurant that used to be uncommon make it feel kind of … common. It was exciting back in the day when the restaurant opened in The Boulevard across from The Galleria in Richmond Heights. And folks in Chesterfield probably welcomed the next location, when P.F. Chang’s found a home across from the mall. Early on, I didn’t realize it was part of a Scottsdale, Arizona, chain founded in 1993, much less that the yummy Pei Wei diners were a subsidiary. Alas, it’s all so corporate.

Would we want another LuLu’s seafood added to the one in U. City? Or a second Mekong for Vietnamese other than the one on grand South Grand? But P.F. Chang’s has “embarked on an ambitious international expansion plan” that aims to add to its portfolio of locations, from Argentina to United Arab Emirates.

Who says the performing arts aren’t important? Certainly not Glenda Hares of Kirkwood, who has made the largest planned gift to the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in the Rep’s 48-year history. Hares has bequeathed a $100,000 annuity to the nonprofit theater group, which has entertained St. Louisans since 1966. Hares, a visual artist who’s been involved with The Rep for 40 webster years, says she wanted her money to groves go to an institution she loves, noting also that her financial adviser said it would be a good investment. Annually, The Rep entertains an average of 160,000 people with 350 performances every season.

For those who were backstage (for decades) and missed the news: The Rep, although located on the campus of Webster University in Webster Groves, is not affiliated with the university.

Last issue’s answer: Before its move to Woodchase Plaza just northwest of the Hwy. 141 intersection with Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield Arts was located in an office building on the perimeter road that circles Chesterfield Mall.

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People who moved away from here 30 years ago wouldn’t recognize the valley, which used to be only a way to get from the top of the hill and down to the Missouri River crossing at the Boone Bridge. Some people called it Gumbo back in the day. How quaint. Today there’s all that retail development, of course—a veritable megalopolis of cash registers ringing incessantly—but voilà! Now there’s another opportunity down yonder for recreation that isn’t hockey or retail therapy.

Think paddleboats and kayaks, even. At 188 acres that includes a 38.5-acre lake, River’s Edge is Chesterfield’s newest city park. The park shares the parking lot with Taubman Prestige Outlets. There’s a shelter, boating dock, and crushed limestone trail more than 2 miles long for viewing scenery and the vast array of birds and other wildlife that were here for eons before this area became a retail oasis. The park benefited greatly from the county’s largesse: $272,000 came by way of a Municipal Parks Grant. The city had to come up with $25,000 only and change to complete the project.

Central Conversations is exactly what it sounds like: a series of give-and-take dialogues on topics important to patrons of St. Louis Public Library and held at the beautifully renovated Central Branch.

Last month’s inaugural event was an interactive presentation on urban gardening, not only how to do it, but also a discussion about its importance in building community. This is not a speaker series, but an opportunity for the audience to participate fully with a moderator and panelists who are experts in various subjects. Next month, the topic will be ‘Education: What Happens After High School’ (June 10). And you might want to mark your calendars for Sept. 9, when ‘Racial Justice in a Post-Ferguson World’ is discussed between the panel and audience.

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The WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) Team captured first place at sectionals, which qualified students to compete at the state tournament in April at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla.

The team placed second, its best finish at the state level since it started competing five years ago.

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Students Alanna Hopson-Morris, Clara Barton, Amanda Willingham and Madison Fuller are starring in an episode of the national PBS series SciGirls, which will air for the second time at 4:30 p.m. June 12 on the local affiliate, Nine Network. The girls, who have been friends since kindergarten, auditioned last year and were selected by producers out of nearly 100 hopefuls. They filmed the episode â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Frog Whisperersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in St. Louis last April with help from their mentor, Laura Seger of the Saint Louis Zoo.

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Students from the Advanced Sports & Entertainment Marketing class presented a check for more than $1,300 and boxes of donated items to H.E.R.O.E.S. Care, a collaborative effort among non-governmental organizations to provide care for military members and their families. The money and care package items were collected during a varsity basketball game.

Cor Jesu Academy

Senior Alicia Meehan was awarded the top two writing honors from the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for her essay on East St. Louis. Only 1 percent of the 300,000 applicants receive these awards. She will be presented the Gold Key Award and American Voices Medal at a June ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

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Senior Mary Kennedy has been selected for the 2015 Missouri Scholars 100 program, which honors the top 100 students in the state for academics. Sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, it considers candidates based on grade point average, ACT or SAT scores, class ranking, course level and school involvement. Kennedy was recognized recently at a luncheon in Columbia, Missouri.

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The yearbook staff was one of only 12 schools in the Midwest region awarded a Golden Dozen trophy by the Southern Illinois Scholastic Press Association.

Westminster placed third overall, and the staff was among the top three in several categories.

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Captain Daryani, Chase Scanlan, Nick Chan, Kevin Zheng and Jake Skinner qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Dallas this summer by placing among the top competitors at the annual District Tournament, where the team earned fourth overall in Debate Sweeps. Additionally, eight students qualified for the State Tournament.

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The organization announced 15-year-old Maya Jones as winner of its 2015 Youth of the Year competition, which recognizes young leaders for overcoming personal challenges and for their involvement in family, school, community and their local Boys & Girls Club. Jones is a sophomore at Soldan International High School and has been a member of the Adams Park Club since she was 8.

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Let me help you with your Mother’s Day shopping. This year, forget about buying your mom

a new robe, body scrub or orchid. What your mom really wants is for you to sit down and tell her about all the times she was right. So in that spirit, I would like to tell my own mother, after 55 years, just that. So mom, thank you and you were right:

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For telling me that I would grow to love my brothers and sister, and that wishing I was an only child was not kind or realistic, since I was the youngest.

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For never talking badly about my father, regardless of what lame-brained idea he had, like sledding under a sawhorse with three of the boys piled on top of each other. Sorry about your face, Dennis!

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For showing me that marriage was a marathon and not a sprint, that there would be days when you adored your husband, but just as many when he aggravated you. In the end, balance is what matters.

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For taking time for yourself and just you and dad.

You showed me that your children weren’t the only important things in your life. Plus, your kids had some great parties and learned how to clean the carpet, because their friends were incapable of holding onto a beverage.

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For calling me a bitch in the middle of Plaza Frontenac. You didn’t care who heard, and it prevented me from continuing my Bridezilla tactics. It was the first time I was called that name, but not the last. That said, it is the only time I cared.

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For never complaining about not having enough money. To this day I don’t know how you and dad managed to feed, clothe and educate all six of us. You always made sure we had everything we needed and convinced us we had everything we wanted.

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For never playing favorites with your six kids. We all felt loved the most and best, although we are all pretty sure Dennis is your favorite.

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But thank you the most for being my mother. Not my friend, not my buddy, not my pal. I have enough of those. But still at the age of 55, I need my mom, and I am so happy I still have you.

So this year, I will not be giving my mom a present … oh who am I kidding? I will show up with something in a box. But mostly, I am hoping she will read this column.

This could be a little tricky, though, because my mom only sometimes reads my columns. There have been many occasions when she tells me she “missed it.” I assume that means she missed the paper, but then she will mention some other tidbit from that same issue. So, please, if you know my mom, will you tell her to read this one?

award five honorary degrees at its 154th commencement May 15.

Filmmaker Ken Burns, referred to by The New York Times as “the most accomplished documentary filmmaker of his generation,” will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate of humanities. Other honorees include distinguished scientist Mary-Dell Chilton, renowned neuroscientist Gerald Fischbach, music icon Herbie Hancock, and local rabbi Susan Talve of Central Reform Congregation.

Congratulations to the following designers, who took first place honors in ASID Missouri East chapter’s inaugural 2015 Design Excellence Awards: Emily Castle of Castle Design, Carole Hiatt of Carole Hiatt Design Associates, Marcia Moore of Marcia Moore Design, Robert Idol of Idol Design, Amy Herman of Gateway Interior Design, Jennifer C. Rapp of JCR Design Group, Kay Hagan of Hagan Associates, Lori Olsen McElvain of Castle Design, and student Tyson Baker of St. Louis Community College. They were honored at a recent gala celebrating the chapter’s 40th anniversary. Look for complete coverage of the winning designs in our June 3 issue.

Year-end totals are in, and it’s clear that the folks at Wells Fargo Advisors really believe in giving back to their communities. The firm

contributed $8.4 million to more than 250 nonprofits

in 2014, and one-third of its Missouri employees volunteered nearly 50,000 hours at various nonprofits across the state. Locally, the financial services company received honors for its philanthropy efforts from the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, St. Louis Crisis Nursery, Gateway to Hope, Great Circle and Paraquad. Way to go!

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University has received a major donation from philanthropist and art collector Peter Norton. The gift includes more than 50 contemporary pieces (sculptures, videos, photographs, installations and multimedia works) by 40 internationally known artists. A small portion is currently on display, and a second exhibition will take place this fall. Norton is founder of Peter Norton Computing.

Start following Town&Style on Instagram: T&S Projects Coordinator Anna Kaczkowski and I are now posting pictures, and we have so few followers, we’re starting to feel bad! We promise to make you smile.

Pictured: Renée Cox, “It Shall Be Named” (1994) Gelatin silver prints, mahogany, and plexiglass, 105 x 104 1/2 x 4 ¾”(framed). Peter Norton Collection.

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Award-winning local author Terry Baker Mulligan recently celebrated her birthday at the Missouri Athletic Club with a private launch of her second novel, Afterlife in Harlem. Mulligan, a St. Louis resident for more than 40 years, was born and raised on Harlem’s Sugar Hill, and her writing incorporates her upbringing and childhood neighborhood. The book is available locally at Left Bank Books, The Book House and Barnes & Noble, as well as online.

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I’ve learned that a bridal consultant wears many hats, from being an expert in all things bridal, to acting as a family counselor, budget manager, problem solver, etiquette expert and arbiter of good taste, style and fashion.

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Joanne Johnson, Broker/Owner Insurance Solutions Plus

I’ve learned how important it is to listen to my clients’ needs and educate them on the options available to meet those needs. I think of myself as their personal insurance concierge: It’s my role to educate them in order to maximize their benefits.

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Jada Diedrich, CPA, Portfolio Advisor Buckingham Asset Management

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In business I have learned the things that come naturally to me are where I should focus my time and energy. What I know, I know really, really well; the rest I delegate!

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It’s like summer camp for families!

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Glenda Knittel, Administrator

McKnight Place Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing

Being a health care administrator has taught me the importance of family. Residents are at the heart of everything we do. Our staff respectfully cares for each resident as if he or she is a family member.

Jada Diedrich

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Arlene Lilie

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Age does not count against you in this profession.

My job is constantly challenging and rewarding. Each project is a new learning experience where I have the chance to create something new and beautiful.

Fortunately, I never tire of it because it’s hard work.

Summer Vacation Destination: My Colorado home in the mountains—so rejuvenating!

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Supporting leaders like Bill Danforth (Danforth Center), Doug Pitt (Care to Learn) and Dean Kamen (FIRST Robotics) has taught me it’s all about character: integrity, compassion and how you treat others.

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[CLIENT-FOCUSED Buckingham Family of Financial Services

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by karyn meyer

Over the past 20 years, Buckingham Family of Financial Services has developed a mission that goes well beyond wealth management services. It also has fostered an environment where advisers are encouraged to work collaboratively to ensure the best long-term client-adviser relationships. Considered an innovator in the field, now Buckingham has taken another progressive step by reaching out, specifically, to attract more women on both the adviser and client sides.

Shannon O’Toole Kuhlman joined the Buckingham human resources team in 2008 and now serves as chief talent officer. She says her main responsibility is to serve as the firm’s ‘culture keeper.’ “I am responsible for recruiting and selecting new associates, retaining those we hire, and making sure we have high-performing associates who deliver the service experience our clients deserve and expect,” she explains.

Kuhlman says the firm has always done a great job of serving its female clients but wanted to take it a step further by launching Women and Wealth. It’s an initiative to help advisers provide women investors with custom wealth planning and asset management services that focus on the personal needs and experiences unique to women. “In working with female clients, many of our advisers noticed a commonality in their stories,” Kuhlman explains. “So we recognized an opportunity to engage women on a different level.”

Buckingham hired Manisha Thakor as director of wealth strategies for women and formed a six-person advisory council composed of women in various roles at the firm to support this specific area. “We’re all about serving our clients one relationship at a time, regardless of demographics, but this offering addresses our female investors in a more purposeful

way,” Kuhlman says. “Women want to be empowered when it comes to their financial decisions.”

This year, Kuhlman became the first woman Shannon O’Toole Kuhlman named to Buckingham’s board of managers. She says the percentage of female advisers nationwide is 23 percent, and the company plans to exceed that statistic. “Talking about your financial situation is a highly emotional conversation, and clients want to work with advisers who understand their needs,” Kuhlman says.

The company’s focus on creating a positive, supportive work environment is another way to better serve clients by attracting—and keeping—the best young talent. “The importance of top talent is at the very core of our strategic plan,” she says. “We want to make sure our associates feel like they are doing challenging work, help them feel connected to what they do, give them feedback, and provide them with mentor and leadership development programs.” She adds that Buckingham also supports associates in their personal lives, as well, which Kuhlman appreciates as a working mom. “We just had a day when we could bring our children to the office. It was so nice to share with my three boys what I was working on and help them understand why work is so important to me.” She says the firm makes sure associates have what they need to succeed. “We don’t sell particular products, so essentially our people are our greatest assets,” Kuhlman notes. “The way they interact and engage with our clients has gotten us to where we are today.”

Buckingham Family of Financial Services, with local offices at 8182 Maryland Ave., Ste. 500, provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, nonprofits, medical professionals and retirement plans. For more information, call 314.725.0455 or visit buckinghamadvisor.com.

Pictured on the cover, front row: Blerina Hysi, Fixed Income Portfolio Advisor; Kristin Poole, Director of Wealth Advisory Services; Erica Bouchard, Wealth Advisor. Back row: Dawn Lynch, Talent Acquisition Specialist; Jenny Baraba, Portfolio Advisor; Shannon O’Toole Kuhlman, Chief Talent Officer and Board Member; Alicia Lewis, Institutional Services Specialist Cover design by JULIE STREILER | Cover photo by Bill Barrett

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A young supporter of St. Patrick Center presents a donor with beads after her contribution to the nonprofit’s Pot O’ Gold campaign at the Ladue Schnucks store.

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

In conjunction with Saint Louis University, the Urban League celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at its annual service awards luncheon. The gathering was the largest to date, with more than 400 attendees.

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Back [atalk new kind of advice column by raschelle burton & patty hannum

Whenever I am not feeling well, one of my friends always suggests some sort of herbal concoction she has heard about. She is forever trying to get me to take a wide variety of vitamin supplements. I am tired of her suggesting things there is no way I will try. How can I get her to stop?

—No hocus pocus

Patty: How about the next time she suggests something you say, “I am sticking to the advice of my doctor and when I complain about an ailment, all I really want you to say is, ‘Oh, I’m sorry. What can I do?,’” Yes, I am suggesting an honest, forthright approach—no snark involved. Now, I consider myself somewhat of a medical professional just by the large amount of time I spend on webmd.com researching my ailments and those of my friends, so I am a big believer in always seeking medical treatment from someone with an M.D. attached to their name. That said, acupuncture has helped me with both migraines and hot flashes. I have no idea how or why but it does, and I continue to use this Eastern form of medicine. As far as medicinal herbs, I have no comment—wait, did I just say I have no comment?

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Missouri Baptist Medical Center opened the doors of its newly remodeled Breast HealthCare Center with the help of executive director of oncology services Caryn Kamin, president John Antes, breast surgeon Dr. G. Paul Yazdi, and section chief of mammography and breast imaging Dr. Geoffrey S. Hamill.

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Easter Seals Midwest recently hosted its fifth annual Family Night at The Magic House, a sensory-friendly event geared toward children and adults with autism. More than 300 people of all ages participated in the fun, educational activities.

Raschelle: I am a close friend of the world’s biggest hypochondriac (no, not you Patty), and that makes me uniquely qualified to say what I’m about to say: Your friend is exhausted by your ailments. I mean, listening to stories about weird skin growths and gastrointestinal calamities is seriously rough goin’ after a while. So here’s my advice: Listen and smile and thank her because what you’re subjecting her to is immeasurably worse than the help she is trying to offer you. Be grateful that she cares enough to continue to listen to you wax on about rashes and acne and hair loss and so forth. And you know what else? I hear lemon balm cures crankiness.

I have a friend who would be gorgeous if she would just fix her teeth. How do I suggest a trip to the orthodontist?

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Patty: Oh no, you have a case of the “If she would just … then … ” I suffered from that for many years of

my life. If I could just lose 10 pounds, then … ; If I could just work out every day, then … ; If I could just get rid of my resting bitch face (rbf), then … Your case is interesting, though, since you are pushing this off on your friend instead of analyzing your own flaws. Well played. So, butt out. Her teeth are none of your business.

If you were a good friend, you would start obsessing over the wrinkles on your forehead and leave your friends alone.

Raschelle: Oh, how I wish life were fair and that attractiveness didn’t matter, but life isn’t fair and the

Worth New York

Worth New York, a women’s clothing boutique in Clayton, launched its Spring 2015 fashion line in partnership with Go Red For Women, an American Heart Association initiative to heart health.

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way you look does matter. I did an entire masters thesis on the topic, and guess what? Beautiful people get some (actually, a lot of) benefits the rest of us don’t. Look it up if you don’t believe me. So I disagree with Patty. I think you are practically a humanitarian in this situation, and I commend you. I think your best bet is to couch your suggestion in something less shallow than physical appearance, something like dream symbolism. Tell her that in dreams, crooked teeth (I assume they’re crooked) are a sign of being embarrassed about your image and that you dreamed about her crooked teeth. Ask her what she thinks it means … see what she says. Then drive her directly to the best orthodontist you can find. She’ll thank you one day.

Hannum is stunned to learn she is not the biggest hypochondriac Raschelle knows and »willPatty work harder to get to first place. » Raschelle Burton keeps her ailments to herself, mostly.

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I was recently widowed, and my friend is going through a divorce. Our husbands handled all of our finances. How do we take control of our financial destiny?

Money and emotion are siblings, and a good financial adviser can help you separate your money from your feelings.

The decisions you make now can impact your present, and more important, your future.

Take a look at not only your assets, but also any debt you might have, such as a mortgage or revolving credit. Next, have a detailed discussion of your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon for investing. Are you working?

Do you have retirement to plan for? Kids to educate?

Aging parents to care for financially? How do you feel when the market soars and tumbles? When do you think you’ll start needing an income from your asset base? Do you have or need insurance?

What type? Do you have a new estate plan? Chances are you need one. Are your investments tax-efficient?

Working with an adviser before or during a divorce can be beneficial to your negotiations. I work with attorneys and CPAs to determine which assets are most appropriate with regards to tax treatment and other criteria. We often help guide clients as they complete their financial interrogatories and other documentation needed during this often upsetting time.

A good adviser can empower you as the CEO of your financial life. He or she can provide the education you need, whether it be in household budgeting or the markets, to be confident in your ‘new normal’ as a widow or divorcee.

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Whether you’re dealing with a death or a divorce, grieving and adjustment are taking place. The first step for feeling more in control is to get organized. Gather documents to know what you have and what you owe. You’ll likely need to retitle accounts and update beneficiaries, and your investments may need to be adjusted.

If all this seems too overwhelming, consider working with a financial adviser.

Find a trustworthy team to collaborate with your attorney and accountant.

Although it’s no guarantee of investment success or a higher level of performance, look for specially trained advisers with certifications such as Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.

The right adviser will review your situation and help you prioritize your needs, analyze your investments, and assess your tolerance for risk. At Plaza, we also like to do a ‘stress test’: We model unfavorable scenarios that may keep you up at night, such as job loss or a recession, and suggest modifications to your portfolio and lifestyle so you feel comfortable. We strive to understand your needs so we can help you achieve the future you want.

We know it’s daunting to dive into paperwork and deal with these issues, but you can get there, one small step at a time.

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May 22nd & 23rd

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Clubhouse Shop of Independence Center has brought together an eclectic mix of crafters, designers and up-cyclers.

Ron Wienstroer, Diane Compardo, Sue Wagener, Kane Peters

Come sip cocktails while browsing the creations of the St. Louis creative community.

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3PM Ragtime Concert For more information: EbsworthPark.org For reservations: 314-822-8359 or info@EbsworthPark.org

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Funds raised benefit projects and programs of the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park.

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1 | Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers

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From exclusive designer Lika Behar, 24kt. gold, diamond and oxidized sterling initial pendants. As shown, $600.

101 S. Hanley Road, Lobby | 314.863.8820 | heffern.com

2 | Fine Portraiture in charcoal By Elizabeth Mayer

Lovin’ Lilly in Summer!

Elizabeth Mayer fine charcoal portraits are beautifully rendered in classic black and white and conveniently drawn from photographs taken in the studio or provided by you.

314.962.4953 | portraitsbyelizabethmayer.com

3 | Genovese Jewelers

18kt. yellow gold filigree cushion-top with .79 carats of brilliant diamonds—the perfect gift for Mom! 12460 Olive Blvd. | 314.878.6203 | genovesejewelers.com

4 | Pink Magnolia

Give mom the gift of style with Lilly Pulitzer athletic wear.

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MZ Walkace metallic linen 'Kara' bag, $365, perfect for mom's every need. no. 18 The Boulevard | 314.727.7467 | lauriesolet.com

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6 | Saint Louis Ballet

Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch Sunday, May 10th 11am- 4pm

Make your reservations early!

Special Menu Selections Eggs Benedict Prime Rib Shrimp Cocktail Breakfast Bowls Biscuits & Gravy Vegetable Panini Chicken Salad Assorted Pastry/ Waffle Buffet unlimited champagne, mimosas, blushes, cranberry, orange & tomato juices

In time for Mother’s Day weekend, Saint Louis Ballet premieres the fiery classic Don Quixote May 8 through 10 on the Touhill stage. A marriage of ballet and Spanish dance, Don Quixote is known for its demanding choreography and technical wizardry.

Touhill Performing Arts Center, One University Blvd.

314.516.4949 | touhill.org

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9711 Clayton Road | 314.997.1707 | albarre.com

8 | Creve Coeur Camera

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 is the perfect gift for Mom, featuring a Touch-Tilt LCD screen, built-in Wi-Fi, and a slew of creative filters.

It's a small camera that gets the big picture!

8855 Ladue Road | 314.862.5450 | cccamera.com

9 | Pure Barre Ladue

Treat your mother to quality activewear from the Pure Barre Ladue retail boutique.

8885F Ladue Road | 314.721.9300 | purebarre.com/mo-ladue

10 | Atrium Gallery

A beautiful floral pastel makes a perfect gift, like this one by prominent N.Y. still life artist Mary Joan Waid.

4814 Washington Ave. | 314.367.1076 | atriumgallery.net Pictured: 'White,' 2013 pastel on paper, 19 3/4” x 25 3/4”

11 | MaryAnn’s Tea Room

Treat Mom like a queen while she takes in the beauty of a Victorian-style tearoom. Call today for reservations!

4732 McPherson Ave. | 314.361.5303 | maryannstearoom.com

12 | Wacoal Outlet Store

Now's the time to treat yourself: take an extra 40 percent off the bras you love. May 4 through 6.

Prestige Outlets at Chesterfield | 17017 N. Outer 40 Road 855.216.5446

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13 | Mister Guy Women’s Store

For Mother’s Day, don’t forget to visit the Clara Williams Trunk Show, exclusively at Mister Guy Women’s May 7 through 9.

9817 Clayton Road | 314.991.5262 | misterguywomens.com

14 | The Silver Lady

Mom will make a statement with this stunning onyx and quartz crystal pendant in sterling silver.

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1590 Clarkson Road | 636.536.2287 | cravethecup.com

Give Mom a theater treat: Surprise her with tickets to the rock-n-rollin’ Smokey Joe’s Café May 29-June 28 and the purrrrr-fect family classic, Disney’s The Aristocats June 3-28.

111 S. Geyer Road | 314.821.2407

23 | The Restaurant at The Cheshire

Treat Mom to an award-winning brunch from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 10; reservations available on Open Table or by calling 314.932.7818.

7036 Clayton Ave. | restaurant-stl.com | 314.932.7818

This Mother’s Day, give her unique, inspired and affordable fine art! Our selection is priced for every budget.

9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com Pictured: Lithographs by Fernand Leger (1881-1955)

17 | Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design With the customizable embroidered art of Shelly and Mary Klein, you can give Mom a family portrait so you can always be together!

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Surprise your Red Birds-loving mom with Rally Cup cupcakes: swirled French vanilla and red velvet cake with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles.

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21 | The Exercise Coach

6640 Delmar Blvd. | 314.725.1177, ext. 322 | craftalliance.org

18 | Novak Jewelers

A 14kt. rose gold necklace with personalized loop pendant will be the gift Mom cherishes forever.

24 | Saint Louis Zoo

For $40, the Zoo will deliver a special Monarchs for Moms adoption package, featuring milkweed seeds to help save the monarch butterfly, plus gardening gloves and more. Includes shipping. To order, call 314.646.4771 or visit stlzoo.org.

One Government Drive | 314.781.0900 | stlzoo.org

25 | The Chase Park Plaza

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Starlight Roof, beautifully prepared and presented from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $65/per person plus tax and tip. Call for reservations.

212 N. Kingshighway Blvd. | 314.633.3056 chaseparkplaza.com

14442 Clayton Road | 636.227.7225 | novakjewelers.com

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by karyn meyer | photos by katharine roberds photography Carmen Bogosian and Sean Barry met the way many college students do—in a bar through mutual friends. It was the summer before their senior year at the University of Missouri, and even though neither was looking for a serious relationship, they started dating. About two years later, Sean proposed on the beach in Grand Cayman. “We were there with my entire family,” Carmen says. “He woke me early one morning, telling me there were turtles hatching on the beach. When we rushed out to look, he had spelled out ‘Will you marry me?’ in the sand with the ring as the dot of the question mark.” Carmen said yes, pajamas and all!

She laughs that she and her mom started planning that very day, and her type-A personality helped her find venues quickly and get everything booked a year in advance. “My sister-in-law helped with the entire wedding,” Carmen says. “She’s very creative, so she designed our invitations, the dinner and drink menus, and our seating chart.” Carmen says she loved the cathedral ceiling and architecture of The Ethical Society, so that was an easy choice for the ceremony. “And my whole family loves art, so my mom suggested Randall Gallery to hold the reception,” she says. “It was the perfect venue. We got all three floors to ourselves.”

The couple really put forth effort to make the day unique: Instead of a unity candle, they had a knot-tying ceremony and instead of a cake, they had a dessert bar with treats like cake pops, lemon bars, brownie bites, soft pretzels, popcorn and trail mix. “We wanted people to be able to munch the whole night,” Carmen explains. “And the groom’s cake was a three-tiered cookie cake!”

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A| Culottes are basically a wide-legged, three-quarter trouser (or some would say a divided skirt). If you are short in stature, pairing them with a heel will help lengthen the leg. If you can’t wear heels, make sure the pant length is longer and pair with an elegant, pointy flat.

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Mark your calendar for The Big Muddy Dance Company’s Annual Ball. It celebrates the culmination of its fourth season on May 28 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. The evening features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a dance performance, followed by dinner and live music.

Co-chairs are Cathy Berges and Cheri Fromm.

Proceeds support Senior Embrace, the company’s outreach program and workshop aimed at invigorating the lives of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, and those of their caregivers. The workshop encourages the patients to experience a dance performance, move along with the dancers and, if desired, get up and dance themselves.

The Big Muddy Dance Company is a St. Louis-based contemporary repertory company named for the numerous rivers that flow through and around St. Louis. It is dedicated to creating high-quality, entertaining dance through artistic excellence, and a major focus of the company is to train and develop future talent. They also engage emerging and renowned choreographers for their dance ensembles. The Big Muddy was founded in April 2010 by artistic director Paula David, former dancer with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and a dance instructor for more than 25 years. Guests will meet the new artistic director, Brian Enos, who recently joined the company.

Wondering what to wear? The event is on a Thursday night, and as a gala, it calls for cocktail wear. Going from work? Change out your handbag and shoes to transform your outfit. Creative expression in dance can certainly lend itself to trendy, creative and colorful attire. Think happy, summer colors like coral, yellow, green and white. For men? A suit and tie are encouraged.

For more information on the Big Muddy Dance Company, please visit thebigmuddydanceco.org.

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A good school district isn’t the only thing parents take into consideration when they choose a neighborhood for raising their kids. Every

mom and dad wants to know that top-notch medical care is only minutes away. Well, they can rest assured. Washington University Physicians and St. Louis Children’s Hospital are bringing their nationally recognized expertise to West County. St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center (CSCC), conveniently located at Highway 40/I-64 and Mason Road, opens June 2.

“The mission of Children’s Hospital always has been to do what’s right for children, and CSCC is an extension of that philosophy,” says site director Julie Bruns. The new outpatient facility is focused on delivering outstanding, efficient, client-centered care for young patients and their families.

The center provides a full range of pediatric subspecialties and outpatient services for kids and teens, including cardiology, neurology, hematology/oncology, and orthopedics/sports medicine. “With all the advances in non-invasive procedures and minimally invasive surgery, much more is being done on an outpatient basis these days,” Bruns explains. “So we knew the time was right to expand our footprint a bit.”

Dr. Daniel Nieva, a pediatric anesthesiologist, and Dr. David Leonard, a pediatric otolaryngologist, are co-medical directors of the center’s perioperative and surgical services. Dr. Robert Rothbaum, a pediatric gastroenterologist, provides medical direction for the department of pediatrics. And Kelley Mullen, senior director of clinical operations for Washington University’s faculty practice plan, is responsible for Washington University School of Medicine’s outpatient practices.

The hospital can be a scary place for kids—and intimidating for nervous parents.

“That’s why we’ve created a comfortable space for children and families that supports their physical, social and emotional needs,” Bruns says. “They’ll be surrounded by an uplifting, soothing environment that reduces stress, promotes healing and provides the best possible patient experience.” The three-story, 141,000-square-foot structure features a lounge and playroom with books, DVDs and interactive games to keep kids occupied while waiting. Bright colors and playful artwork are everywhere. “And thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have a replica of the same train that circles the walkway at Children’s Hospital,” Bruns adds.

The center also includes classroom space for parenting presentations and CPR training, a resource station that connects families to personalized child health information, a Safety Stop shop that provides a variety of child safety gear and home safety consultations with trained technicians, and a food and beverage kiosk. A surface parking lot is adjacent to the center, and there is also a separate pick-up area for surgical patients.

But making visitors feel welcome and at ease involves more than bright colors, toys and top-notch amenities. “We’ve hand-selected the right staff at every level— from physicians and nurses to the greeters who help direct you to the right place,” Bruns notes. “Child life specialists will be on hand to comfort kids who might be frightened or fussy. It’s the same high level of excellence and expertise the physicians of Washington University have always provided, in a convenient new location.”

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[ Publico ]

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[ amuse bouche ] THE scene

Hip, bustling, urban restaurant with unique Mexican cuisine

THE CHEF

Mike Randolph

THE PRICES

$4.50 - $11 small plates, $6.50 tacos, $13-$16 big plates

THE FAVORITES

Octopus small plate, Guacamole arepas, Pescado Blanco taco, Spot Prawns, Missouri Rice Pudding

Well, Mike Randolph is at it again. He just

opened a brand, new spot in the Loop, Publico. It’s uber-gourmet Mexican food that calls to mind his short experiment with deconstructed dishes at one of his former nighttime incarnations, Little Country Gentlemen. Lamb hearts are on this menu, not to mention baby octopus, sweetbreads and fiddlehead ferns. Experimentation appears to be his passion.

The place is appealing, with a long bar on one side of the narrow space and booths lining the other side.

In an open area near the back is where the magic happens, in an oak-burning hearth with a spit. A starter of Guacamole Arepas ($11.50) is not the usual presentation. The avocado mixture sits atop two arepas, fluffy corn and egg pancakes, with queso crumbled on top and salsa—green and red—alongside. Every element is distinct, special and full of flavor.

Do not miss the Octopus small plate ($11), even if you think you don’t like octopus. Tender, tiny

specimens with a crunchy finish (but not deep-fry) sit in two amazing sauces, one creamy and green, the other tangy and brown. Also tasty is the Pinto Beans starter ($4.50), a small bowl of the traditional beans flavored with nontraditional fat drippings: lamb.

As you can see, prices are all over the map, which brings me to a diner alert: what you order will greatly impact how you feel about your meal. While all the food we tried was amazing in flavor and creativity, some dishes were well-priced for the serving size, others were not. Spot Prawns ($14) came in a wonderful sweet and creamy sauce with mango and jalapeno flavors, yet the two head-on specimens barely whet the appetite.

Same for the Grilled Fiddleheads ($9), about four of the curly delicacies sitting around a small mound of plump barley with lime and cilantro. If you order the Hangar Steak ($16), on the other hand, you get two thick slabs of beef dabbed with a zesty lime & anchovy butter.

And the tacos, two for $6.50, no matter the variety

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[ chef chat ]

Fiddlehead The young, curled-up shoots of the ostrich fern, native to Eastern U.S. and Canada

What got you interested in Mexican food?

Torchon A technique that employs wrapping food in cloth. It was popularized in recent years

by Thomas Keller, who used it to poach foie gras. for only three months a year, considered a vegetable delicacy.

Spot Prawn A highly sustainble variety native to the western U.S. and British Columbia, these are often served head-on, as the juices in the head are highly flavorful. Their season is short, and they are the largest shrimp variety (not prawns at all!).

» mike randolph I have always been interested in the bold flavors and freshness.

How is this spot different from your former Mexican restaurant, Medianoche?

[ aftertaste ] » Delicious. I love the food here, although it is not cheap! Everything I tasted was a total treat!

This is a more evolved version that was built from the ground up.

Favorite Mexican ingredient?

— evelyn w. of clayton

» A fun place to eat, a fun place to drink. The ambience is cool and the food is so creative.

— jason d. of st. louis

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you choose, are satisfying and deliriously delicious.

Do not miss the Pescado Blanco taco, with its delicate white fish ever so lightly smokey and jalapeno cream cheese, along with crispy shallots and cilantro. Hongos taco, a vegetarian offering with oyster mushrooms, cucumber, radish, huitlacoche and goat cheese, is also good. For more adventurous palates, try Hominy Succotash ($7.50), a hot potpourri of favas, earthy hominy, grape tomatoes, cilantro and poblano chile.

Or Baked Oysters ($8), two shells topped with a spicy, savory blend of chorizo, corn kernels, bread crumbs and meaty oysters.

A dessert of MO Rice Pudding ($13) was deliciously inventive as a very creamy (and large) bowlful of rice pudding flavored with lime juice, mango puree and—wait for it—dry shavings of foie gras. The latter added a salty element that was the finishing touch, but the star here was the pudding—rich, sweet, tart and slightly crunchy.

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[ glasses of art ]

Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Annual Art Fair on Mother’s Day weekend has embraced art of a different sort. Art of the Vine (6 to 9 p.m.

May 8) will provide unlimited sampling of Missouri wines from six award-winning wineries, and Art of the Ale (5 to 8 p.m. May 9), hosted by Schlafly, will present tastings of the iconic local beers.

Separate tickets required for each.

10:00 AM ~ 1:30 PM

$65* Per Person

to make reservations, call 314.633.3056 prices do not include tax and gratuity

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Sous chefs, the unsung heroes of the kitchen, are the stars of the May 18 Duck, Duck, Goose—Unsung Heroes Culinary Competition. Staged at Cielo in the Four Seasons downtown, area sous chefs each will prepare a canapé and entrée for guests to sample featuring duck paired with Goose Island Beer.

Vying for honors are Cielo’s Shimon Diamond and Saul Juarez, Sidney Street’s Justin McMillen, Truffles’ Ryan McDonald, Libertine’s Josh Poletti, Brasserie’s Alex Feldmeier and Annie Gunn’s Andrew Jennrich.

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St Louis’ fleet of independent food trucks has a new addition hitting the streets, Balkan Box Treat, hawking Eastern European street food. The truck’s claim to fame is its on-board wood-burning oven, used to reproduce classic dishes like somun, a Bosnian style flatbread.

When the National Blues Museum opens on Washington Avenue, visitors won’t have any problem finding a place to eat. Joining the smorgasbord of culinary choices to open along the Washington strip are Tazé Mediterranean Street Food, Sugarfire Smoke House and Anthony Ellerson Jr.’s second location of The Kitchen Sink.

[ tasteful cause ]

Hearty appetites and donations are all you need for this year’s Taste of U City. More than 30 University City restaurants will fill sample plates and glasses at the Heman Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. May 7.

Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food donations for Operation Food Search’s distribution efforts to serve those in need.

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anthony auger and brian pelletier

by stephanie zeilenga | photos by bill barrett More than ever, food matters, from what goes into making a dish to

how its ingredients are produced. Once a year in San Francisco, the Good Food Awards, founded by St. Louis native Sarah Weiner, celebrates American artisans who create sustainable, authentic and delicious products. This year, two local companies, Kaldi’s Coffee and Kakao Chocolate, took home the prestigious award.

Kaldi’s, which opened its first cafe in Clayton’s DeMun neighborhood in 1994, won for its Ethiopian Dama. “It’s a really delicate, light coffee, but you still get those traditional chocolate flavors, and it has hints of orange zest and jasmine,” says Anthony Auger, roaster and head of quality assurance. And because it’s also certified organic, it won a Gold Seal, a special designation highlighting certified organic products that not only taste great, but also are made responsibly.

Kakao’s Good Food winner is a Turkish Coffee Truffle made with an exotic mixture of String Bean coffee, roasted locally, and cardamom, as well as butter, cream and chocolate, explains company founder Brian Pelletier. “The cardamom is a cool spice that’s used in a lot of Indian cooking,” he says. “It really accentuates the flavor of the coffee.”

What both companies have in common is a commitment to producing highquality products using the finest ingredients. Kaldi’s works to source all its coffees sustainably, and believes that treating the coffee growers fairly is integral to procuring a great-tasting brew, Auger says. “The older coffee model was to buy for as low a price as possible, and to roast the beans dark to cover up any bad flavors,” he explains. “But quality coffee can be complex and beautiful. Our business plan came from the idea that coffee itself can be delicious, unique and complex—and the best way for us to deliver that is to help out the coffee producers as much as possible.”

Kaldi’s Ethiopian Dama is considered a Relationship Coffee, a title that means Kaldi’s has developed a relationship with the farmer, who uses sustainable agricultural practices and is receiving at least 15 percent more than he or she would with a product designated merely ‘fair trade.’ “We go to the farms ourselves,” Auger explains. “We meet the farmers, the coffee pickers, the people who work in the mills, and we talk to the producers and negotiate prices to give them a higher premium than they could get with fair trade or anything else.”

Ever since its founding in 2008, Kakao Chocolate also has had lofty goals.

To make its beautiful, hand-dipped creations, Kakao uses all-natural products and, when possible, organic and fair-trade ingredients. “Getting organic sugar and chocolate would be cost-prohibitive, but we use cane sugar instead of beet sugar to avoid GMOs,” Pelletier says. Local ingredients often find their way into Kakao’s sweets, including honey, beer and coffee, as well as lavender milk chocolate: from Eureka’s Winding Brook Estates. “We always try to get the best possible ingredients,” Pelletier says. “We’re hand-dipping pieces in chocolate one at a time—there’s a lot of love that goes into it.”

Entering the Good Food Awards was a natural fit for the self-taught confectioner, who was a 2014 runner-up for his Gazpacho Pates de Fruits, a candy made with tomatoes and peppers from local farmers markets. “We think this award and the people winning it are important,” he says. “People are paying attention to what they eat, and they’re starting to understand that food isn’t just a commodity. There’s a reason why some food is cheap and the truly great food costs more—because great care and great ingredients go into it.”

[ basic kakao ganache recipe DARK chocolate:

11 oz dark chocolate 8 oz heavy cream 2 oz butter, melted

MILK chocolate:

5 oz heavy cream 13 oz milk chocolate 2 oz butter, melted

To flavor the ganache chocolate and place in a medium bowl. » Chop Dry flavor (coffee, flavored tea, spices, etc.): Add dry Heat heavy cream and butter over medium heat, » »watching ingredients to cream and steep; strain out any solids. carefully.

Liquid flavor (extracts, liquor or liqueur): Reduce When it just begins to simmer, pour cream over » »chocolate. cream by 2 oz.; add 3 oz. flavor after butter, and stir Wait one minute, then stir to emulsify.

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I had my first positive experience with vodka in Denver. I was 21 years old, living in the Rocky Mountains,

snowboarding every morning and drinking Breckenridge Brewery beers at night. I had little concern for liquor, in general. So when I heard my friends were going to The Vodka Bar, I thought, “There had better be beer there.”

Standing in front of the bar, however, I was stunned. Bottles lined the walls: rows upon rows of shapes and labels in different languages, none of which I recognized. Bartenders were opening freezer doors and pulling out frosted carafes of different colors and shapes. They poured the icy liquid into equally frosty shot glasses without mixers, ice or much conversation.

Now I know that vodka actually comes in ‘types,’ or distillates. This particular liquor doesn’t have the specific parameters (sometimes dictated by law) for what may be used in fermentation, so its base can come from a variety of sources. By contrast, bourbon is made from corn, rye whiskey from rye, cognac from grapes, Calvados from apples, and so on. Vodka can be made from nearly anything: wheat, potatoes, corn, rye, grapes, beets ... Interestingly, one vodka, Crystal Head, is made from peaches and cream corn!

This begs the question, why? And, more important, which vodka is right for me? Some may choose corn, grape or potato vodkas because they’re gluten-free (that would be Tito’s, Ciroc and Chopin, respectively). Some may choose a vodka based on flavor. In reality, the flavor differences are subtle, if perceptible at all. Vodka is distilled to be odorless, colorless and flavorless. If you don’t already have a favorite, why not try each distillate? Better yet, keep the bottles in the freezer, throw a blind vodka tasting party and let the vodka speak for itself!

[ try this with that ] Ice cold vodka with oysters and a variety of traditional accompaniments:

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Imagine if you had the power to give someone you love anything at all — what would it be?

Health, happiness, wisdom?

How about all of the above?

Actually, you can put all those remarkable gifts within their reach.

That is what a few days at Miraval spa did for me and my daughter Sarah, as we made our way through a series of treatments, workshops, relaxation exercises and experiences that showed us how to practice ‘mindfulness’ in everything we undertake. Mindfulness is the opposite of going through life on autopilot, something we all have a tendency to do.

In an environment devoid of cell phones and electronics in general, the Tucson-area spa reinforces the notion that we can have the relationships and inner calm we want, but it takes proactive measures, i.e., mindfulness. That is not to say everyone heads out for Miraval with that specific goal in mind. More likely, they go for the reasons we did: four days of luxuriating in a beautiful place, dining on amazing food that is both good and good for you, and treating yourself to the occasional hour or two of pampering with an Ayurvedic massage or a Bountiful Earth body wrap.

But it doesn’t take long before you realize that everything here is about more than what it seems. It’s as if the Miraval van picked us up at the Tucson airport and deposited us, 50 minutes later, into a desert dream where flowering cactuses, rugged mountains and pastel sunsets redirect our thoughts inward.

We arrived just in time for Floating Meditation, a ‘class’ in which each participant is cocooned inside a yoga hammock

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story by dorothy weiner suspended from the ceiling. As the instructor hands out lavender-scented eye pillows, she gently rocks our cocoons and talks us through a guided meditation to the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls—more relaxing than Prozac and a lot better for you.

Once you’re in the zone like this, Miraval makes sure you stay there. Meals are taken in a dining room that opens to the majestic mountains, and whether you eat inside or under umbrellas on the patio, the calming aura of the mountains— with hawks soaring gracefully in front of them—is never far away. Our first lunch gave us a peek into what we were in for the next several days: a food bar of wonders like Charred Roma Tomato & Basil Soup and Arugula Salad with Pear Walnut Dressing & Marinated Baby Artichokes—as well as hot options like Eggplant Roll-ups with Roasted Tomato Truffle Sauce. All were clearly marked with calorie, carb, fat, fiber and protein information.

That’s so you can make mindful decisions on your own.

This is not the kind of spa that limits food intake—or alcohol, for that matter—to prove its effectiveness by making sure you leave weighing less than you did when you arrived. It’s more about helping you make wise decisions, ones you’ll be more likely to carry home into your ‘real life’ after practicing them here. Case in point: At my first Miraval breakfast—a

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photo: dorothy weiner

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glorious time of peace, just me and the mountains at 6:30 a.m. (my choice)—I helped myself to a bowlful of mueseli, eschewing the huevos rancheros, omelettes, turkey sausage and any number of other options I could have had. It wasn’t until I headed back for seconds that I noticed the calories, a whopping 370 per half-cup, compared to the nearby oatmeal at 80! Mindfulness lesson learned.

Day two started with an energizing Fitness Walk in the desert with Melissa, who also led our Cardio Drumming and Mindful Energy Movement classes. During the 2-mile trek amid the Sonoran Desert’s bedfuddling blooms (how can so much color exist in a desert?), she pointed out the various plants and let us know how lucky we were to be visiting at that very time. The desert was in bloom, and some of it only for this two weeks of the entire year. There were profuse yellow Tombstone Roses and fragrant Texas Mountain Laurel that smelled exactly like grape Kool-Aid. And hawks circling overhead, in their fluid, gracefully silent way. “Hawks are a sign your spiritual guide is going to tell you something,” Melissa said (even a walk is more than a walk).

A labyrinth path later that day provided the kind of epiphany that is a signature takeaway from Miraval. Our leader, Jess, prepared the group by telling us there is no trick to a labyrinth: “The way in is the way out.” But I knew better;

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Opposite page: aerial view of Miraval’s new Life in Balance Spa, set against the Santa Catalina Mountains; Shrimp and Mango seviche. This page, clockwise from top: the Ocatillo courtyard, where our room was located; barrel cactus; agave; catalina suite; entrance to life in Balance Spa.

IF YOU GO: TIPS nothing here is that one-dimensional. In we went, all 20 of us, in a single file. It was clear immediately that while we each had our own pace and method for experiencing the zigs and zags, we were also a community of individuals who had to accommodate each other, or no one was going to get anywhere. What do you know? Turns out the frequent 90-degree turns were a metaphor for the journey of life.

Group realizations are all fine and good, but the brass ring here is really selfrealization, and through it, the route to inner peace, whether that means freeing yourself from anxiety, banishing negative self-talk or removing the blocks to closer relationships. That’s how my daughter Sarah and I found ourselves in Chrysalis of Sound, a remarkable session that combines Native American ceremony with meditation to take each participant on a journey inside themselves.

Out of context, it will sound peculiar, but after three full days of Miraval, we were open to what it would bring. The eight participants lay on heated mats lined with amethyst and tourmaline crystals. Tibetan bowls were placed on our chests, eye pillows on our eyes, garnet rocks in our palms and crystals on our third eye (the area between the eyes thought to have mystical significance). The practitioner, Dr. Tim Frank, a naturopathic physician and shamanic healer, went around the room and tucked each of us tightly into a fabric ‘cocoon,’ then proceeded—through drumming, gongs and the movement of eagle feathers—to guide us through a flight of the spirit away from whatever we had earlier verbalized as negative thoughts/behaviors and toward positive ones.

Say what you will, but in that 45 minutes, strange and inexplicable things happened.

Under my eye pillow, I ‘saw’ a shadowy figure peel away from my body. And when a loud gong caused vibrations in my bowl, I felt the sensation of something bouncing from my chest. Strangest of all, though, was the distinct vision of a liquid streaming onto my so-called third eye, much like the warm oil of my Ayurvedic treatment had done a few days earlier. Only this time I clearly saw that it was chicken soup and deduced it must be from my spirit mother. Maybe it explains the hawks.

Pack Light.

You will not need anything but exercise wear and maybe one ‘nicer’ outfit for dinner—if you ever get the time to change into it. Guests routinely dine in whatever they happened to be wearing prior to dinner!

Schedule Carefully.

Maximizing your Miraval experience will take some planning, since some classes you want may not be daily. Think about whether you want your treatments in the evening, when they may get in the way of dinner, or if you’d rather have your evening free for leisurely cocktails and dining, which means treatments will have to replace classes and outdoor time.

Come a Night Early.

To maximize your first day at the spa, fly in the night before and stay at an airport hotel. The Miraval van can come for you around 10 a.m., which gets your day started earlier than if you fly in that morning.

Fly into Phoenix Instead of Tucson.

The savings might be worth your while, and Arizona Shuttle goes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to a stop near the spa for $41 each way. The spa van will transport you the rest of the way.

Be Adventurous.

This is ‘you time,’ so try different kinds of experiences and step outside your comfort zone. Mix it up with ziplining, hiking, water aerobics, Pilates, meditation and personal growth sessions like Mindful Stress Mastery.

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Enjoy the Food.

The pool at Body Mindfulness Center, with unparalleled views of the mountains.

You’ll probably never encounter this much good food that is also good for you. Take advantage of the variety, but pace yourself in terms of quantity.

Between meals, visit the complimentary Palm Court Smoothie Bar (where you also can get espresso drinks), and before dinner, enjoy the hors d’oeuvres in Brave Bill Lounge.

A Spa for All Seasons.

Miraval is open year ‘round, and guests have their favorite seasons.

I’ve been twice in early spring, when it’s still cold enough for a nip in the morning air, but warm enough to take meals on the Cactus Flower Restaurant patio—which offers one of the most breathtaking views on the planet. I’ve heard ‘monsoon season’—mid-June to mid-September—is spectacular and that guests come specifically to watch the sheets of rain over the mountains.

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Bridge with Bl♠nd

SUNDAY, MAY 10 | 9 AM - 5 PM

by kenneth bland

Bridge is an easy game, right? All we have to do is bid, play and defend. This month’s hand has an add-on—bid, play and defend logically.

E S W « The bidding: N Pass

1 NT Pass 4♠ Pass

Pass

« Opening lead: ♥ Ace « Cover the East/West hands, and see if you can make the contract.

NORTH

♠ A Q 4

♥ J 7 3

♦ J 10 9 6

♣ K Q 10 WEST EAST 10 7 5 ♠ ♠9 A K 6 ♥ ♥ Q952 5 3 2 ♦ ♦ 874 A J 4 2 ♣ ♣ 98763

SOUTH

♠ KJ8632

♥ 10 8 4

♦ AKQ

♣5 The Play « 1. North/South did not use transfers, which put West on lead.

2. West led the ♥ Ace, dummy the 3, East signals with the 9, and declarer follows with the 4.

3. West continues with the ♥ King, dummy the 7, East the 2, and declarer the 8.

4. Excited that their partner was going to win the next trick, either with the ♥ Queen or a ruff, West continued the suit.

5. East, in with the ♥ Queen, much to the chagrin of their partner, started thinking.

6. The ♣ suit in the North with K Q 10 was ominous. East reasoned the most likely suit to take another trick was ♦s.

7. Out came the ♦ 4.

8. South won the ♦ lead, drew trump, and played three more rounds of ♦s, discarding a ♣ and making the contract.

9. Obviously, West should cash the Ace of ♣s before continuing ♥s.

10. Knowing East was a thinking partner, West could foresee East thinking logically that the ♦ suit was most likely to produce the setting trick.

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by madeline lena

[ art ]

[ movies ]t&s saw it!

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Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem

» This Israeli film, coming to the Jewish Film

Atrium Gallery | Free | atriumgallery.net This group exhibition features work by women artists in a variety of media, including photographs, sculpture, fiber works, paintings and more. Through July 3.

Festival at 2 p.m. on June 8, documents the process one couple goes through to obtain a divorce, called a ‘gett,’ in a rabbinic court. I thought it was unnecessarily grim until I realized that divorce in Israel, like marriage, can only be performed through such a rabbinic tribunal. It’s a hard concept for us Americans to grasp, but this means a woman cannot extricate herself from an unhappy union without the consent of these judges and, in most cases, the permission of her husband. The film is oppressively stark and austere in every way, set entirely in the bare-bones courtroom over a period of five years.

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Now – 8/2 Rotation 1: Contemporary Art from the Peter Norton Gift

Kemper Art Museum | Washington University Free | kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu

5/8 – 5/10 28th Annual Art Fair

Laumeier Sculpture Park | $10 – $12 | laumeier.org

5/8 – 6/27 Birds of a Feather

Green Door Art Gallery | Free | greendoorartgallery.com

Our couple, Viviane and Elisha, are unhappy by any standard, but he does not want the split and refuses to free her. As the scenes progress and span the years, she becomes visibly more desperate, almost unhinged. It is a hard film to watch, but a remarkable thing to see and realize that in this day and age, and in a country as modern as Israel, women remain powerless in such an important arena of their lives.

The Jewish Film Festival runs June 7 to 11 at Plaza Frontenac; ticket prices are $10 to $15 per film, depending on how they are purchased. Town & Style is a proud sponsor of the event. Check stljewishfilmfestival.org for more details.

Should You See It? Yes. —D.W.

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5-8:30 p.m. | Free Central Avenue in downtown Clayton partiesinthepark.org Enjoy happy hour outdoors!

The first of Clayton’s season-long Parties in the Park kicks off with live music by My Friend Mike. Mix and mingle as you sip on half-priced beers (available until 5:30 p.m.).

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seen on the screen ALSO IN THEATERS

The Age of Adaline | Clouds of Sils Maria The Avengers: Age of Ultron

5/9 Chris Tucker

OPENING FRIDAY

The Fabulous Fox Theatre | 8 p.m. | $35 – $125 | fabulousfox.com

Hot Pursuit | Lambert & Stamp The Salt of the Earth | The D Train

5/9 Downtown Architectural Walking Tour The Old Courthouse | 10 a.m. – Noon | $10 | 314.690.3140

NOW on dvd

Selma | The Barber | Spare Parts

Classic of the week

Mad Max (1979) Tivoli Theatre | May 8 and 9, midnight

[ theater ]

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Saint Louis Ballet Touhill Performing Arts Center $18 – $49 | touhill.org Join legendary hero Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, on a quest to Barcelona to find his dream lover. Through May 10.

Saint Louis Zoo | Morning and afternoon sessions on Saturdays and Sundays | $120 – $130 | stlzoo.org Prepare diets for the stingrays and sharks, keep the exhibit looking nice, and teach zoo patrons about the animals with the help of zookeepers.

Through May 24.

11 a.m. | The Sheldon | $5 – $12 | thesheldon.org Local favorite Bottoms Up Blues Gang performs a matinee show with fresh sound and youthful energy that enhances the traditional blues music of St. Louis.

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now/day with the rays »

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5/7 – 5/31 My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding

New Jewish Theatre | Marvin & Harlene Wool Studio Theater at the JCC | $36 – $40 | newjewishtheatre.org

5/7 & 5/9 Aida

St. Louis Symphony | Powell Symphony Hall | $30 – $85 stlsymphony.org

5/8 – 5/9 St. Louis Dance Festival Showcase Edison Theatre | $15 – $25 | edison.wustl.edu

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5/9 VIPrincess Party

Chesterfield Mall | 10 a.m. – Noon | $10 – $20 chesterfield-mall.com

5/11 Bob Dylan

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5/13 Empire Brass with Douglass Major, Organist

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts | 8 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis | cathedralconcerts.org

Your Body, Your Health

by Rick Stoff

Much has been made of the health issues we can control with lifestyle changes, mainly by eating less, exercising more and eliminating factors like cigarettes and harmful UV rays. But there are plenty of niggling problems that are tougher to tackle. Things like hormonal changes and thyroid conditions can’t be managed simply by cutting calories or adding a few hours at they gym. See what docs say about getting a handle on some of these common issues.

Your Hormones “As a society, we need to rethink hormones,” says Dr. Theresa Knight, an obstetrician/gynecologist at Women’s Health Specialists of St. Louis in Creve Coeur. Some studies on hormone replacement therapy following menopause have highlighted only the health risks, not the benefits, but Knight says there is a place and a time for HRT in treating women.

SANITY, NOT VANITY

CAUTIOUS USE

FORM & FUNCTION

ANOTHER OPTION

“Most of the general public thinks of hormone replacement therapy as a vanity— to have better skin or better sexual function. I strongly disagree,” Knight says. “When women lose hormones, they have weight gain, joint pain, headaches, hot flashes, night sweats and changes in sexual function.” Those are real, and really problematic, symptoms, she adds.

“In addition, women have permanent physiologic changes that cause an increase in cardiovascular disease, bone loss, the risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure and diabetes,” Knight adds. “We need to be talking about how to prevent those physiologic changes.” She says the issue of hormone therapy is important to resolve due to increasing lifespan. Menopause happens around the age of 52, which until very recently in human history was near the end of a woman’s life. “Now we are hoping that 50 years will be half our lifetime, and we have to think about how we are going to function with the loss of our hormones,” she points out.

But HRT may not hold all the answers. “The thinking now is that unless the symptoms are bad, it is best to minimize or avoid hormone replacement,” says Dr. Jodie Rai, an obstetrician/gynecologist with Women’s Healthcare Consultants at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. “If the symptoms are bad, or if the patient really wants to try it, then we should do it for the shortest period possible. The data suggests that if you do it for five years or less there is minimal risk.”

Rai asks her patients to weigh in on whether this therapy makes sense for them. “With some patients, it may be to improve their sex life, make their skin feel less dry or help them feel sharper mentally. For others, it could be used for debilitating hot flashes. They may be unable to sleep, have night sweats or suffer strain in important relationships due to moodiness.”

She also respects the patient’s feelings about length of treatment. “If they want to take it longer and understand the risks, I may prescribe it for longer than five years.”

Systemic hormone replacement is used by about a quarter of Rai’s patients who have postmenopausal symptoms. “At least half of sexually active women use topical vaginal estrogen,” she says. Knight prefers topical estrogen, when appropriate, for this purpose. “Then we don’t have to worry about putting the estrogen through the digestive system and the liver.”

Some women experiment with ‘natural’ approaches to hormone replacement. “The word ‘natural’ is often a marketing term,” Rai says. “For some it means something non-hormonal. For others, it means something from a plant source or tailored to your hormone levels.” She encourages her patients to try herbal preparations: melatonin to assist sleep, or Brisdelle, a non-hormonal, FDA-approved prescription, for hot flashes.

Knight says she often is asked about plant estrogens. “These are totally different chemical compounds. Plant estrogens can have a positive effect on one organ and a negative effect on another. We can use them if they work for the patient.”

Women also are interested in dissolving hormone pellets placed under the skin. “They require an incision and need to be replaced three to four times a year,” Rai explains.

Available through compounding pharmacies, they have not been FDA-approved for human use, she point out.

“Many doctors, including myself, have seen patients who have had complications with pellets—bleeding, uterine fibroids and a possible link to heart attacks, strokes and dangerous blood clots. Uterine or breast cancer risks may be higher than with FDA-approved products,” Rai cautions. The best plan, both doctors agree, is to consult an open-minded physican to find the right solution for your unique circumstances.

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Suffering from eye allergies?

You’re not alone.

Nearly 25 million Americans do.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome The human body is a complex system that depends on precise function, from stem to stern. However, 10 to 15 percent of American adults are troubled by bothersome and confounding symptoms in the stern section. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the current name for symptoms that have alternately been known as mucous colitis, spastic colon, nervous colon and spastic bowel, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

IBS is “a group of symptoms—including pain or discomfort in your abdomen and changes in bowel movement patterns—that occur together.” Unfortunately, it also means the GI system is behaving abnormally without evidence of physical damage. “There are true biological differences between men and women that may play a role in IBS,” says Dr. C. Prakash Gyawali, professor of gastroenterology at Washington University School of Medicine. “Some people believe female hormones play a role in increasing symptoms.”

For frequent or debilitating symptoms, doctors may prescribe medications that “alter gut reactivity and function,” he says, or that target the hypersensitivity and abnormal processing of sensations.

“There is evidence that other anti-depressants and anti-anxiety drugs also can work.”

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Because IBS is categorized as a “functional gastrointestinal disorder,” meaning the GI system is behaving abnormally without signs of physical damage, it can be tricky to treat. Over-the-counter treatments may be recommended. “Polyethylene glycol, or Miralax, is a safe, mild laxative that can help constipation in mild to moderate IBS,” Gyawali says. “But increasing dietary fiber can exacerbate bloating. The choice between these approaches depends partly on the severity of symptoms.”

For people with frequent and severe symptoms, he says, “multiple approaches may need to be used together in conjunction with cognitive and behavioral therapy, stress reduction, hypnosis, acupuncture and other non-pharmacological approaches.” Worry and anxiety can exacerbate IBS, which is why “stress reduction, eating a balanced diet and regular exercise are helpful,” Gyawali adds.

KEEP AN OPEN MIND

“Food can be our medicine, and food can be our poison,” says Eva Stottler, a certified integrative nutrition health coach in Town & Country. Figuring out what is right for your body is crucial.” She say IBS sufferers oftentimes eat foods that do not agree with their bodies, albeit unknowingly. “We want to avoid trigger foods that cause inflammation and eat clean, whole foods.”

She suggests avoiding processed and artificial foods, as well as artificial sweeteners. “Those are known to create inflammation and increase the pH level in the intestines, which causes us to be more acidic. That reduces the good bacteria in our intestines,” she explains.

Grains and dairy products also can be difficult for some people to digest, Stottler says. She advises patients with digestive issues to avoid gluten. “It may not be forever, but at least while the gut has a chance to heal.” Standard cooking oils also are “hard on the system,” she says. “The only three oils I use in my home are grapeseed oil, olive oil and coconut oil.”

On the recommended side of the ledger she lists omega 3s— things like salmon, flaxseed, nuts and fish, “which are very restorative and good for lubricating the system,” she says. “Leafy greens are naturally detoxifying, and fermented foods are always good.”

Stottler recommends a daily probiotic supplement to maintain good intestinal bacteria.

LEISURE

Thyroid THE IMPLICATIONS

“Everything tends to slow down because the stresses in life have accumulated,” Kirchner says. “Women tend to be more prone than men.” Cardiovascular problems might be one factor in the thyroid’s decline in later years. “The thyroid is one of the most vascular tissues in the body per its size,” Kirchner says.

“And since it is one of the most blood-supplied tissues, a circulatory problem will significantly affect the thyroid.”

Thyroid disorders become more common as we age, reported a 2012 paper published in Thyroid Research. ‘Subclinical’ hypothyroidism (a low thyroid hormone level) is estimated to affect 3 to 16 percent of people who are 60 or older. Subclinical means patients may not exhibit symptoms of overt diseases.

“We know that thyroid lab results can look slightly abnormal as we age, but we are learning that we don’t necessarily have to treat them until they reach a certain point,” says Dr. Deepashree Gupta, an endocrinologist at

Your tiny thyroid gland, residing at the base of the neck, produces a couple of hormones that contribute to the regulation of just about every bodily function, including metabolism, digestion, the heart and aging. “It is the master gland—the conductor of the symphony,” says chiropractic physician Darren Kirchner of The Institute of Natural Health in Brentwood. But after years of hard work, that little gland is subject to aging itself.

SLUCare and Saint Louis University. The most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S. is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which causes the immune system to attack the thyroid gland.

“This autoimmunity runs a bit more frequently in women than men,” Gupta says.

and heat intolerance,” Gupta explains.

“Hyperthyroidism typically does not have an association with aging except for the fact that it can have more devastating effects on aging women.”

OF MORE CONCERN

Low thyroid levels are easily treated, Gupta says. “An oral thyroid replacement will maintain levels in the normal range. Most people do very well. This is a simple replacement we have been doing for decades.” Thyroid replacement is monitored closely in post-menopausal women due to risk factors they already face, she says. “We have to make them feel better, but if we over-treat we can put them at risk for cardiac disease and bone loss,” Gupta says.

Hyperthyroidism can also be treated with oral medications, or with radioactive iodine and, less commonly, surgery.

Lifestyle changes also can help the thyroid, Kirchner says. “It can be as simple as stress management tactics. People with irregular

Hypothyroidism plainly makes its presence known when it passes the subclinical level. “The classic symptoms of an under-active thyroid include feeling tired all the time, constipation, cold intolerance, hair loss and dry skin,” Gupta says. “The fatigue can be quite significant, and there can be weight gain and depression associated with that. Many symptoms can be going on simultaneously.”

About 8 percent of people over age 65 experience the opposite problem: subclinical hyperthyroidism, or elevated hormone levels, according to Thyroid Research. “These patients typically present with fast heart rate, palpitations, tremors, weight loss, diarrhea

TAKING ACTION

sleep patterns can put more stress on the thyroid. A regular sleep schedule is going to be beneficial.” Exercise will boost circulation through that highly vascularized thyroid gland, he adds. “If you have a very sedentary lifestyle, starting to integrate aerobic exercise will be very helpful.” And healthy nutrition, of course, permits the whole body to function better, he adds. “Eating the right foods can have a dramatic effect on the quality of thyroid function. Green, leafy vegetables are very beneficial.”

On the other hand, a couple of seemingly inconsequential changes in dietary habits have created some thyroid issues in the U.S., Gupta says. People who have given up salt or switched to non-iodized sea salt are showing up with enlarged thyroid glands. “Iodine deficiency is making a comeback in our society, which is interesting because we have had iodized salt for a long time,” she says.

“Even if we eat just a little bit, it is better to use iodized salt.”

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Mother’s Day Scents by dorothy weiner | photo by bill barrett

Once a romantic gift proffered by lovers, perfume is now squarely in the gift domain of everyone. Mass marketing has taken the exclusivity out of the product. Scents may no longer be rare, but that means they are more affordable—and available in such astounding variety that women are no longer defined by

‘their scent,’ but by multiple scents, depending on their mood and even on the time of year. Whether the woman in your life has her faves or she likes the surprise of new and different products, perfume remains a gift of love, which makes it perfect for Mother’s Day!

BOND No. 9 NYC Park Avenue South

From the uber-trendy Bond No. 9, this new, subdued scent is best described as a dynamic, contemporary floral. Smelling faintly of green apple, the undertones are peach with a hint of amber.

CREED Royal-Oud

This deliciously spicy scent is heavy and exotic, but be patient. It changes once it dries. Derived from the Agarwood tree, OUD has been used for centuries in Eastern religious celebrations.

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MARC JACOBS Daisy

As light as its name implies, Daisy is a fruity floral light enough for even the hottest days.

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KRIGLER Pleasure Gardenia

An ode to the Japanese gardenia from Kyoto, this fragrance is feminine and exotic, with jasmine, vanilla and mimosa complementing the gardenia.

TOM FORD Fleur de Portofino

Floral and exotic at the same time, this scent is a complex blend of acacia, citrus and Moroccan rose. $215 at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom

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Health tips for new moms by stephanie zeilenga

Before your baby came, you might have been an exercise-crazed, tofu-and-kale-eating health nut. But as a new mom, it all gets a little more complicated: Nothing can sap your time or energy like caring for a needy newborn. Read on for some simple tips to keep you on track.

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Your mental and emotional health are more important than you think.

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SNACK WISELY | Chances are, your energy reserves are always

low these days. Help yourself out by starting the day with a solid breakfast, then eating small meals every few hours to keep your blood sugar and energy levels stable. Good choices include a banana or toast with peanut butter, Greek yogurt with honey or fruit, trail mix and veggies with hummus.

KEEP IT SIMPLE | You don’t have time now to scrupulously count

calories or prepare elaborate meals, so keep it simple. Eat a diet rich in fruit, yogurt, dairy, whole grains, leafy greens and lean protein. (As a bonus, if you’re breastfeeding, you can add about 500 calories to your daily intake!)

DO WHAT YOU CAN | Leisurely, hour-long workouts or intense

sweat sessions simply might not be possible for awhile. Take it slow and aim for losing only one or two pounds a week. Make sure to move whenever you can. Take your baby for long afternoon walks—you might think you’re too tired, but once you get outside, you’ll feel better. Have just a few minutes to spare? Do some squats or sit-ups.

MOTHER’S LITTLE HELPER | On days when you just can’t seem to get away to take a full shower, dry shampoo can be a lifesaver.

Spray some on your roots, brush out, and your mane will look (and feel!) as good as new. For under-eye puffiness, soak caffeinated green tea bags in hot water and let cool. Squeeze out excess liquid, then place the bags on your closed eyes for a few minutes.

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[parent trap Honoring ALL Mothers

by dr. tim jordan What can we do to recognize mothers this year? I propose that the best

way to celebrate the annual holiday is by honoring moms of every type and stripe.

Think how much the face of motherhood has changed in a generation or two. Even though June Cleaver was an idealized version of the ’50s mom, women today don’t fall into just one mold.

For one thing, many women now don’t even become moms—or wives, virtually unheard of (or acceptable) in the mid-20th century. Today, there are around 10 million single mothers in the U.S., and one in two children will live in a single-parent household at some point in their lives.

And June’s elegant dress and pearls notwithstanding, most of today’s moms probably walk around in yoga pants when they’re home—which, according to statistics, isn’t all that often. More than 60 percent of moms work out of the home. Interestingly, public opinion polls show that 42 percent of Americans think a mother should not work at all, and 40 percent believe a mother should work only part time.

In general, moms today are older, too, which has its pros and cons. Maturity can bring with it more patience and appreciation for little ones, but also more exhaustion and stress. The average age of women giving birth for the first time today is about 25 years, with around 14 percent of new moms age 35 or older—some quite a bit older, thanks to modern medicine. Then there are gay moms, with an estimated 1.5 to 5 million gay women in the U.S. raising kids either alone or with a partner.

All these women have the most important job in the world, and one of the hardest. Just recognizing that is honoring them and their contributions to the future. I read an interesting statistic: Since 1972, women’s overall level of happiness has dropped. This drop has occurred regardless of the following factors: having kids or the number of kids, income, marital status, or job/profession. Additionally, women’s unhappiness peaks at around 40, when the stresses of raising teens, paying for college and juggling it all are at their peak.

Could this malaise also be a result of all the pressures on women to ‘do it all’—to be perfect wives, mothers and friends and have perfect careers, bodies and faces? Mother’s Day is a good time to reflect on what women experience in raising their offspring: long days at work or attending the household; long evenings of laundry, cooking and homework help; long years of doing without so their children won’t have to.

Every mother strives to do the best she can with the resources and knowledge she has at the time. Single or married, gay or straight, young or old, they deserve to be recognized simply for the challenges they have taken on as moms.

Tim Jordan, M.D., is a Behavioral Pediatrician who specializes in counseling girls ages 6 through college.

For more information, visit drtimjordan.com.

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Neighborhood Trivia b y st e p h a n i e z e i l e n g a

From charming Kirkwood and well-heeled Ladue to eclectic University City and historic Benton Park, St. Louis is rich in distinctive neighborhoods and small towns, each with its own lovable personality.

T&S unearthed some fun facts that might surprise, enlighten and entertain!

Benton Park

Benton Park was used as the City Cemetery from 1833 to 1859. It was named after Thomas Hart Benton, the first U.S. Senator who represented the state.

Brewers always have flocked to the area, because its underground cave system makes it ideal for beer storage.

Carondelet

The birthplace of Susan Blow, who opened the first public kindergarten in the country at Des Peres School in 1873.

The next year, she opened a school to train kindergarten teachers, putting St. Louis in the middle of the national kindergarten movement.

Central West End

Authors Kate Chopin, Tennessee Williams, T.S. Eliot and William S. Burroughs were born here. Plus, the largest collection of mosaics in the world can be found at Cathedral Basilica St. Louis, which opened in 1914.

Chesterfield

Before its 1998 incorporation, Chesterfield was known by many different names, including Hog Hollow, Gumbo and River’s Edge.

The first home on the Chesterfield Historic Register is the Old House in Hog Hollow circa 1859, which since 1978 has been an antiques and art shop.

The town also is home to River’s Edge Park, a 188-acre green space with a nearly 40-acre lake.

Creve Coeur

Clayton

Home to a stretch of the Centennial Greenway, a trail that, when completed, will run from Forest Park all the way to St. Charles County. As indicated by a sign at North and South Road, the greenway follows much the same path as the 1904 Olympic Marathon. Clayton also is home to Anderson Park, previously a street of homes called Haddington Court. Now nearly 2 acres of this 4.56-acre green space is set aside as the Clayton Dog Park, an exclusive, gated, poochie paradise.

Olive Boulevard used to be called Olive Street Road, which followed an old Native American trail that traced the high ground from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River. The trail also was used by westward-traveling pioneers.

Kirkwood

Founded in 1853 as the first planned suburb west of the Mississippi, it’s named for James Pugh Kirkwood, who built the stretch of Pacific Railroad that cuts through the town.

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Ladue

Edie’s Mulch Site is one of the oldest professionally managed composting facilities in the country.

It was founded in 1989, just a few years before composting (rather than putting yard waste into the landfill) became a state law.

Originally called Ladue Mulch Site, it was later renamed in honor of longtime Ladue mayor Edith Spink.

University City

Maplewood

Home to Saratoga Lanes, which opened in 1916 and claims to be the oldest bowling alley west of the Mississippi. The area between Southwest Avenue and Sutton Boulevard is the first Green Dining Alliance-designated Green Dining District, in which at least 25 percent of eateries serve organic, locally sourced foods.

Lafayette Square

Home to United Hebrew, established in 1841 as the first Jewish congregation west of the Mississippi. The neighborhood’s Lafayette Park, created in 1836, is the oldest in the city and is named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman who served under George Washington during the Revolutionary War.

Maryland Heights

Home to Creve Coeur Park, the first in the county parks system. Its name is French for ‘broken heart,’ after a legend that a Native American princess jumped from a ledge over the park’s lake after learning her love for a French fur trapper was unrequited.

Founded by Edward Gardner Lewis, who purchased more than 80 acres here in 1902 with plans to build a model city. The publisher of Woman’s Magazine and Woman’s Farm Journal, Lewis built what is today’s City Hall to house his businesses. In 1906, the city incorporated, and he became its first mayor. Before the land was developed for residential purposes, Lewis built a tent city for families visiting the World’s Fair.

Webster Groves

Birthplace of novelist Jonathan Franzen. Webster Groves also is home to Hawken House, built in 1857 by the inventors of the Hawken rifle, a weapon popular with explorers, including Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone.

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homework] Dear Homework,

I recently purchased this ‘Christmas Charmer’ with its MASH green siding. What are your thoughts on neutralizing the brick and siding? I also see a need for reworking the landscaping and adding a fence on the side along the new patio in back. I would love your ideas on what you envision for this dated home with loads of potential.

Sincerely,

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Dear From Cutie to Beauty, After

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Your house has an engaging cuteness that I’m sure many would find appealing. My hope will be to show you how to build on that charm without turning the house into a toy.

I will first observe that the two ground floor windows are of different sizes. I think it would be within the character of the house to treat them differently by taking the shutters and window box off the smaller of the two. This makes the façade more unique, cottage-like and less Colonial-looking.

Other architectural changes include a new roof with more character, a new carriage-style garage door, and a front door color change that picks up the terra cotta of the bricks. Next, a lusher, flowing landscape scheme plays on the residence’s informal feel while at the same time framing it from its neighbors and drawing the eye along the entire width of the property, making the composition feel wider.

To recap: I have left the brick and siding alone and have used the roof, terra cotta color trim and landscape colors to pull everything together.

Hope you like it, and thanks for asking.

—Homework

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Glendale ~ $274,000 In the heart of Glendale 2 bedroom suite, 2.5 bath townhome with 2-car garage.

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3br/2ba/2,250sf ranch on cul-de-sac. Open floorplan, master suite, 2-car garage, 2 patios and hearth room. sally goldkamp 479.9396 | elizabeth aston 807.9778

Frontenac Renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Frontenac on a cul-de-sac. Ladue school district.

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Frontenac ~ $1,749,999 5 bedroom, 7 bath home in Ladue schools with breathtaking views. Pool, 4-car garage, finished lower level and much more! gina bundy 267.6262 new PriCe

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2120 South WarSon road

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18 Glen aBBey drive

Clayton ~ $2,349,000 Architectural masterpiece, grand staircase, newer kitchen & baths. Pool, 3-car garage.

Ladue ~ $2,275,000 Three levels of living. Main-floor master plus 4br suites, 2 kitchens, pool, 4-car garage.

Creve Coeur ~ $1,899,000 Johnson-built. Ladue schools. 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, 1+ acre w/pool and hillside waterfall.

Frontenac ~ $1,689,000

By R.G. Apel Development. Ladue schools.

8,000sf, 4br/6ba. No better detailing.

3 Ladue acres Ladue ~ $1,599,000 4,200sf with 4br suites, pool, 3-car garage.

Sits on almost 2 acres. Extensively renovated.

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Ladue ~ $1,095,000 Premier 3 acres w/pool. 10,000sf custom.

6br/6ba, walk-out LL. 3-car garage. As-is.

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Ladue ~ $725,000 Center-hall Georgian colonial. 3,400sf 4br/4ba.Updated kitchen, new hearth room.

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Ladue ~ $699,999 Darling 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Updated.

2,586 square feet with pool.

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Clayton ~ $699,000 Old Town Clayton townhome. 3,500 +/- sf.

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Frontenac ~ $449,900 Ladue schools. Rambling ranch on just under an acre in the ideal Frontenac location!

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COMING SOON 150 Carondelet Plaza, No. 2702, Clayton $3,250,000 A rare offering, this Jamieson-designed penthouse is a contemporary masterpiece. Commanding one half of the 27th floor, it hosts more than 5,600 sq. ft. of living space, Brazillian cherry millwork, Philippe Starck fixtures, three en suite bedrooms, four terraces and East, West and South views.

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4 Somerset Downs, Ladue $2,950,000 Dramatic contemporary estate illuminated by skylights and expansive windows.

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12645 Mason Drive, Creve Coeur $595,000 Stylish 4-bedroom, 3½-bath updated home

8010 Pershing Avenue, Clayton $1,050,000 Sleek townhome offers impressive amenities and designer finishes.

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346 N. Meramec, Clayton Newer 3 bedroom, 4½ bath

$985,000 9018 Stonebridge Drive, Ladue $1,295,000 Impressive 5-bedroom, 4½-bath home with more than 5,000 sq. ft. of luxury living.

Dave & Sabrina Robb 314.727.2001 314.881.3902 robbpartners.com

570 Bedford Avenue, University City $769,000 University Hills home has all the charm of years gone by with modern updates for comfortable living.

9701 Ladue Road, Ladue $969,000 Gracious Colonial set on private 1+ acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Centrally located in Ladue, this 6-bedroom, 4½-bath home has over 5,600+ sq. ft. of living space, a screened porch, patio, pool, finished walk-out lower level and 3-car garage.

SOLD 7110 Waterman, University City $449,000 Charming home with updated kitchen, wood floors throughout & screened porch

3 Harcourt Drive, Clayton Another pre-market sale!

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ASTOUNDINGLY BEAUTIFUL HOME FULL OF OLD WORLD CHARM AND DESIGNER FINISHES IN HILLCREST

This home has spectacular outdoor features, stately crown molding, vaulted great room, chef’s kitchen with professional appliances & luxurious master suite.

2241 Alpine Run Drive, Innsbrook $2,900,000

Grand foyer sets the tone for Old World charm while the kitchen could be featured in Architectural Digest for its high-end finishes.

50 Aberdeen Place, Clayton $750,000

SOPHISTICATED HOME IN WEST COUNTY From the moment you enter the front foyer you will be wowed by the dramatic two-story entry, sweeping staircase, an abundance of terrazzo floors, rich molding & custom leaded windows.

GRACIOUS CLASSIC COLONIAL Perfectly situated on an oversized lot in the desirable Country Club Place neighborhood. Luxurious outdoor living, open floor plan, updated kitchen, gleaming wood floors, finished lower level & more.

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS HOME IN FRONTENAC Wonderful opportunity to renovate this home into a showplace.

Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Situated on a gorgeous on acre lot and a tranquil lane.

QUINTESSENTIAL PARKVIEW HOME This stately home offers high ceilings, elaborate moldings & grand scaled rooms. Architect-designed kitchen boasts custom cabinetry & professional appliances. The screened porch will impress.

THE PERFECT HOME IN A PERFECT LOCATION Newer custom-built home offers an abundance of space with 4,500-square feet. Kitchen with designer finishes, luxurious master suite with cozy fireplace & lower level perfect for entertaining.

DELIGHTFUL HOME IN AMES PLACE This home features a beautifully updated kitchen that includes custom maple cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances & granite counters.

This darling home is in one of St. Louis’ most desirable neighborhoods.

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A TREASURED TUDOR

by stephanie zeilenga | photos by suzy gorman

This Tudor gem in Clayton’s Lake Forest neighborhood won over its owners as soon as they saw it a decade ago. Since then, they have filled the space with repurposed antiques and meaningful art, and lovingly decorated it with an eye toward beauty and comfort.

T&S | What first attracted you to the home?

HOMEOWNER | We always had dreamed of living in an English Tudor. It’s a beautiful house, built in 1927. It’s only had three homeowners since then, including us. And unlike most Tudors, there’s a real flow to the space. Newer homes are built with great rooms and an open floor plan, but with most older homes, you tend to get stuck in individual rooms.

T&S |What makes it unique?

H | They just don’t make them like this anymore. I have terrazzo floors throughout the first level, on the staircase and in the basement. There are so many beautiful touches, like the leaded glass, the arched windows and the stone entryway.

T&S |What renovations or changes have you made?

H | We’ve done the whole house. The previous owners bought top-of-the-line cabinets from Sears 40 years ago, and those cabinets were still there when we moved in. So it was a very loved house, but they hadn’t done any of the systems or modernization upgrades. We took over the butler’s pantry and made one great kitchen. We also expanded the master suite, redid all the bathrooms and plumbing, and we got rid of the boiler system from 1927 and replaced it with geothermal.

T&S | What’s your approach to decorating?

H | I’m all about color, and I love art. The trick is balancing those two things while making it an aesthetically beautiful

Clockwise from top left: the home’s Tudor exterior; the kitchen; living room with artwork, much of it was purchased to mark significant occasions; the family room with antique wood chandelier; a colorful collection of books

place that still feels approachable. Even though it’s beautiful, I want people to walk into my house and feel comfortable, like it’s a place where you can kick your shoes off. It’s sometimes a challenge to incorporate color and art without it being overwhelming. I wanted it warm and friendly, but still elegant and beautiful.

T&S | It looks like you like to collect art.

H | My husband and I do enjoy picking out art together.

Instead of occasionally getting jewelry, I get art. Every time a child was born, a piece of art was purchased. Every piece is representative of an anniversary, a birthday, a child being born—it’s all very special.

T&S | I love the Indian painting in the dining room.

H | That one is incredibly special. That was my husband’s grandmother’s painting that she brought back with his grandfather from India many years ago.

T&S | Tell me about the room with the zebra rug. Where did that idea come from?

H | I wanted to highlight the terrazzo floors and not cover them up. I love the juxtaposition of the rug with the vintage 1950s chandelier, and the vintage mirror in the background with the orchid. The idea was to keep it simple and elegant with a pop of color.

T&S | Is there anywhere in particular you go to find furniture and artwork?

H | No—there are really only two pieces that are new, and those are the living room couches. Everything else is something vintage that was found, stripped and recovered.

To me, it’s all about finding those beautiful touches you love that aren’t off-the-shelf. For example, the fixture in the living room was originally a candle chandelier. We restrung it to make it electric, but it’s more than 100 years old. And my husband and I like to travel and go to galleries for art.

Sometimes you find it in the strangest of places.

Clockwise from top: the dining room, with Indian art passed down from the homeowner’s grandparents; a dramatic corner with arched doorway; entryway with funky zebra rug atop terrazzo floors

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1 | The Refind Room

Our spring home product is something new to spruce up your home! We can help make it easier by purchasing your quality furniture and decor items—either a few pieces or an entire estate.

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Now through June 30, clients can get a free finish upgrade to one of our exclusive, Italian-inspired wood-grain finishes.

Design consultation is free.

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7 | Exteriors by Mosby

2 | Immerse by Atlas

New to St. Louis, Immerse introduces the Zen faucet collection by Watermark, featuring real rocks and stones as handles. A wide variety is available, including Carrera marble and onyx—only at Immerse.

836 Hanley Industrial Court | 314.375.1500 | immersestl.com

Spring is the perfect time to update your home's outside. The experts at Exteriors By Mosby can help select and install vinyl or fiber cement siding to meet your needs. Book an appointment

by May 31 for a chance to win a pair of Cardinals tickets!

645 Leffingwell Ave. 314.909.1800 | exteriorsbymosby.com

3 | Capitol Group Kitchen & Bath Design Center

8 | Compton Roofing

A beautiful new kitchen or bath can be even better with our storage solutions. Our new design center in Brentwood gives you the opportunity to test these great products.

1410 Strassner Drive 314.446.1543 | capitolgroupkitchenandbath.com

Compton Roofing, which has served the St. Louis area for more than 60 years, can introduce you to the beautiful shingle options available for your home.

9701 Lackland Road 314.427.5912 | comptonroofing.com

9 | Broadview Screen Company

4 | Horstmann Brothers

Horstmann Brothers’ spring service helps with any landscape need: yard cleanups, mulching, lawn care, summer plantings, design, hardscapes, retaining walls, drainage and irrigation.

1601 Dielman Road | 314.432.0880 | horstmannbrothers.com

Now is the time for Oasis Patio Shades, which enhance the use of outdoor living spaces by filtering the heat and glare of the sun while maintaining an airy, open feeling and view.

12951 Gravois Road, Ste. 130 314.842.8888 | broadviewscreen.com

5 | Sport Court St. Louis

10 | Clubhouse Shop of Independence Center

Sport Court St. Louis builds more than a backyard basketball court. This spring, let us create a safe place for your family to laugh, play and build memories, a place they will never outgrow.

636.451.0400 | sportcourtstlouis.com

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557 Upper Conway | Chesterfield | $959,000

15 Willow Hill Road | Ladue | $1,119,000

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126 Tuscany Trace Drive | St. Charles | $449,900.00

15993 Downall Green | Chesterfield | $3500.00

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Schedule a free consultation to de-clutter your pantry.

Our wide variety of accessory options will get your pantry organized in no time.

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13 | Quality WaterProofing

Quality Waterproofing’s Existing Home Division was created to serve St. Louis homeowners. “We provide homeowners with quick, individualized service,” says Andrew Timp, division president.

105 Pacific West Drive 314.202.5000 | qualitywaterproofing.com

12 | Tony LaMartina Plumbing

Freestanding tubs are as popular as ever. Aesthetic and emotive, they inspire ‘me time’ in today’s busy world and provide a touch of decadence.

314.965.9377 | tonylamartinaplumbing.com

14 | Missouri Floor Company

Missouri Floor will use the same care in your home as it did in The Whittemore House at Washington University, the Vouziers Mansion on the Missouri river bluffs and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Clayton: 115 years of providing flooring in St. Louis.

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Imagine yourself in the English countryside... This charming story and a half home 5 bedrooms, 7 baths on one acre includes Great Room with dramatic ceiling heights and stone fireplace, beautiful first floor master suite and an incredibly crafted kitchen. French doors and windows overlook an outdoor oasis with veranda and pool.

Warm and welcoming, the upstairs bedrooms surround a common family room; lower level has 10 foot ceilings, stone fireplace, full kitchen, bedroom, and full bath.

Stunning landscaping and outdoor spaces. Look closely so as not to miss a single, thoughtful detail!!!

Charming Farmhouse features an enormous family room overlooking pool and lush landscaping; award winning master suite designed for comfort and tranquility; office or fifth bedroom, screened porch, several terraces, 4.5 baths, and much much more. Private retreat-style living in Ladue School District.

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Flowers are blooming and savings are booming! Spring is the time for patio furniture, and at Amini’s Galleria, we have great ways to furnish you with affordable luxury.

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Spring is the time to brighten up your home. Wilson Lighting provides an extensive selection of exclusive and brand names that are in stock and ready to make your home shine.

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[sold!] [ 63005 ] 1343 Riverdale Circle | $535,000 | Pr/SqFt: $172.36 Coldwell Banker Premier Group | Agents: Mark & Neil Gellman

[ 63011 ] 16404 Prestwick Place Lane | $362,500 | Pr/SqFt: $135.67 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Nancy Gorgen

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710 S. Hanley Road, No. 5A | $449,999 | Pr/SqFt: $163.10 Janet McAfee | Agent: Judith Miller

7623 Maryland Ave. | $966,000 | Pr/SqFt: $257.67 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Sabrina Robb

[ 63108 ] 4616 McPherson Ave. | $520,000 | Pr/SqFt: $155.22 Janet McAfee | Agent: Heidi Long

30 Westmoreland Place | $850,000 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agents: Sam Hall & J P Warner

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545 S. Clay Ave. | $810,000 | Pr/SqFt: $258.29 Kingbridge Realty | Agent: Kevin Tipton

For showroom consultation, appointments required.

[ 63124 ] 14 Foxboro Road | $355,000 | Pr/SqFt: $181.12 Elizabeth Real Estate Group | Agent: Steven Engel

37 Magnolia Drive | $600,000 | Pr/SqFt: $203.60 Janet McAfee | Agent: Grace Lowell

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7020 Cornell Ave. | $388,000 | Pr/SqFt: $173.68 Laura McCarthy-Clayton | Agent: Nancy Yuille

7017 Westmoreland Ave. | $420,000 | Pr/SqFt: $145.33 J.P. Rice Properties | Agent: John Rice

[ 63131 ] 13331 Featherstone Drive | $500,000 | Pr/SqFt: $162.44 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Katherine Lovegren

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30 Huntleigh Woods | $2,295,000 1:30-3:30 p.m. | 314.725.5100 lauramccarthy.com

23 Picardy Lane | $899,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.5100 lauramccarthy.com

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[ 63129 ] 6565 Crescent View | $474,900 Noon-2 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

12674 Conway Road | $540,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com

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listings by neighborhood CHESTERFIELD 14728 Chesterfield Trails Drive $509,900

Superbly renovated 5-bedroom Parkway Central home has 3 full and 2 half baths and beautiful updated kitchen with granite counters andloads of cabinet space.Meticulously maintained and move-in ready!

Marc Levinson

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

406 Clayton Hollow Drive $3,895/month

Gorgeous 5-bedroom, 1.5-story rental home has approximately 5,000 square feet and a two-story entry leading to 3 bedrooms upstairs. The great room has wide plank hardwood floor and gas fireplace, wall of windows and a columned entryway to the gourmet kitchen.

• Custom fit to your patio, veranda or porch • Great for picture windows and telescoping walls • Block out insects, excessive heat, and glare

Kelly Manion

West End Management and Leasing Services | 314.994.7440 | westendmgt.com

12951 Gravois Road | Suite 130 | St. Louis 63127 | www.BroadviewScreen.com | 314 842 8888

CLAYTON 53 Claverach Drive $849,000

This stunning Claverach ParkTudor offers a gourmet kitchen with views of the deck and backyard and a family room with beamed ceiling and built-ins. The living room has a fireplace, step-down dining room and cozy sitting room. The home has 5 bedrooms, including an impressive master suite.

Alison Schneider

Laura McCarthy Real Estate | 314.725.5100 | 314.941.0421 | lauramccarthy.com

210 Topton Way Price upon request

Beautiful new home designed by Michael Lauren Development and The Lawrence Group includes approximately 4,750 square feet of living space in Clayton Gardens. Home will feature 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, elevator, and an in-law suite with separate lower-level entrance. Buyer can select finishes and options pre-construction.

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300 Gay Ave. Price upon request

Build the home of your dreams just steps from everything! This over-sized Clayton lot will accommodate a first floor master, two-car garage and large home. Can be purchased as custom build with Michael Lauren Development, home in 'as-is' condition or lot.

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CREVE coeur 22 Sackston Woods Lane $885,000

Gorgeous English Tudor with signature architectural finishes features a light-filled, open floor plan with generous-sized rooms, all offering views of the private yard with gardens, terraces and mature landscaping.

Deni Ryckman

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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This Glendale home is perfectly updated and offers spacious, light-filled rooms throughout.

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Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

823 Victoria Place $265,000

Available May 9 by appointment only, this traditional Glendale home with significant updates has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a finished lower level, beautiful patio and fenced yard with attached garage.

12319 Ironstone Road

7816 Stanford Avenue

Des Peres | $800,000 5 bedrooms | 3 full, 1 half baths

University City | $354,900 3 bedrooms | 1 full, 1 half baths

Cynthia Behr 636-394-2424

Debbie Feit 636-394-2424

206 Grand Banks Court

9920 Hilltop Drive

Jen Ross Cross

Upper End Properties | 314.313.1779 | uppperendproperties.com

LADUE 23 Picardy Lane $899,000

Sitting on a park-like lot, this Colonial has 4 bedrooms, a master suite with walk-in closet, wood-paneled family room, eat-in kitchen with center island and custom cabinetry, formal dining and living rooms and a bright sunroom. Lower level has another family room.

Chesterfield | $389,900 3 bedrooms | 2 full, 1 half baths

Sunset Hills | $749,000 5 bedrooms | 5 full, 2 half baths

The Denny Team 314-775-2050

Adams Property Team 314-775-2050

18544 Bridlespur Estates Drive

2427 North Ballas Road

Lizzy Dooley & Michelle Moshiri

Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314.680.1426 | 636.692.8368 | 314.725.5100 | facebook.com/dooleymoshiri

INNSBROOK 2307 Alpine Lake Drive $825,000

Sit on the deck and watch the sparkling waters of Alpine Lake.

This 4-bedroom luxury home has plenty of room, plus a gourmet kitchen, deck, lakeside dock and more.

Sarah Bernard

Red Key Realty Leaders 314.753.3552 | sarahbernardrealestate.com

Wildwood | $825,000 5 bedrooms | 3 full, 2 half baths

Town and Country | $998,000 4 bedrooms | 3 full, 1 half baths

Beth Maisak 314-565-3027

John Rudder 314-308-1474

Clayton • 314.726.6442

Town & Country • 636.394.2424

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KIRKWOOD 4 Sugar Creek Trail $995,000

Custom-built home includes a pool and hot tub on an acre-plus lot. Main floor has master suite with custom closet, two-story great room and wood-burning fireplace. Kitchen has granite countertops and designer appliances; 3 more bedrooms, 2 full baths, a sitting room and three-car garage complete the home.

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RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis | 314.692.7200 | redkeystl.com

628 Warrenton Drive $524,000

Open kitchen with adjoining family room offers wood floors, custom cabinetry and new granite. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and family room. A spacious master has vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and luxurious bath. Finished lower level and three-car garage.

Sue & Katie McLaughlin

Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314.569.1177 | 314.504.4214 | 314. 283.8444 | mclaughlinteamstl.com

MARTHASVILLE, MO. 246 Stoneledge Court coming soon

Coming soon: custom 1.5-story home on 10-plus acres with large stocked pond, professional landscaping, 5,500 square feet and three-car garage.

Heated barn with overhang, Dutch doors to private paddocks, and show barn with indoor riding arena and viewing room above.

Karen Browne

RE/MAX Stars | 14169 Clayton Road | 314.440.6639 | starsre.com

OLIVETTE 8 Arbor Road $924,000

Charming farmhouse features an enormous family room overlooking pool and lush landscaping, award-winning master suite, office or fifth bedroom, screened porch, several terraces, 4.5 baths, and more. Private retreat-style living in Ladue School District.

Sandy Coburn

Red Key Realty Leaders | 314.495.0295 | sandracoburn.net

UNIVERSITY CITY 7334 Drexel Drive $209,900

Located on a quiet University City street in a close-knit, friendly neighborhood, this updated two-story has great walkability to shopping, restaurants, schools and beautiful parks.

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real estate

[ real talk ]

by tony di martino

WE’RE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD and celebrating the

GrandOpening of our new

Town and County office.

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rex schwerdt gladys manion real estate As a kid in Warrenton, Missouri, Rex Schwerdt daydreamed about being an architect. “But I’m far too social to sit at a computer and draft all day,” he says.

“Now I have the best of both worlds: I get to be around beautiful homes and also enjoy plenty of interaction with clients!” The former hotel auditor has worked at Gladys Manion since 2009.

“The bubble had popped, but I hopped right in,” he recalls.

“I learned the business during one of the toughest markets on record.” He lives in Clayton.

Call for a private tour

• Picturesque 3 acre home site • Minutes from Hwy 40 at Winghaven • Stately brick & stone front elevation • Porte-cochere, 5 plus car garage parking • Exceptional quality & craftsmanship throughout • Custom 10’ iron entry doors.

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• Hardwood flooring and a custom wood staircase • Great location just minutes from parks, shopping & Wine Country. Don’t settle for ordinary

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FAVORITE PART OF THE JOB I love the way clients’ faces light up when we walk into the perfect home, or when we sell a home for more than they were expecting. These are the things that keep me going. LEAST FAVORITE Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork! PEOPLE SKILLS I can get along with just about anyone, so it’s pretty hard to bother me. I do, however, have a low tolerance for mean people. ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL Two or three years ago, I started to receive referral business from past clients. That’s when I knew I was doing something right. WHAT IT TAKES To be successful in any career requires persistence, patience, determination and hard work. If you develop these traits, it will pay long-term dividends. And a trust fund could be very helpful, in between closings. IF IT JUST WONT BUDGE If your house hasn’t sold, do a deep cleaning and rearrange the furniture, or maybe something more drastic like painting, landscaping or upgrading the finishes. Definitely insist on new photography to show off the new look. Your buyer will come! SOME LIKE IT HOT I love summertime in St. Louis, yes, even the humidity! I also love the fact that we’re relatively old for a Midwestern city, with a rich history and beautiful architecture from many different time periods. DOWN TIME I love to swim and play golf. The Schwerdt family sport is croquet, and I played a lot of it growing up. If you see me lying next to the pool at Shaw Park on a Wednesday afternoon, trust me—I earned it by working many late night and weekend hours! AND THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL IS I wish I could sing and play the piano, but I’m not musically gifted. IN ANOTHER LIFE I think I’d make a great lawyer.

I’m passionate about client advocacy.

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2509 Cedar Valley Trail

Call Sarah Bernard 314-753-3552

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dream it.

Two prime lots now available in Clayton Gardens 300 GAY AVENUE

210 TOPTON WAY

Prime corner lot will allow for a first-floor master and at-level garage. Can orient toward Gay or Kingsbury Boulevard. Ideal Clayton schools locale with mature trees.

Walk to downtown, park-like setting across the street.

Perfect custom home setting on tree-lined street in Clayton Gardens. Clayton school district and walk to downtown shops, restaurants and community center. Lot can accommodate a large home with up to 5,000 square feet of living space.

Call Mike Rechan today for complete details on building your spectacular dream home.

314.374.3846 121 Hunter Avenue | Suite 201 | LAdue 63124 MicHAeLLAuren.coM