StreetScape Magazine - November | December 2016 by TPH Media

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4. Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note 8. Society Local 20. Care to Learn 24. Mrs. Missouri America 26. Honor Flight: One Veteran's Honor Recipes 30. Recipes - Some More S'mores Holidays 32. Christmas Traditions on Main Street 36. A Positive Holiday Season 40. Easy DIY Gifts Home Sweet Home 44. Spruce Up Your Home 48. Buy? Sell? Are the Holidays the Right Time? Fashion 58. Boutique Spotlight: Nic-Nac Stop 60. Cozy Season Style Wedding 70. Zach & Courtney Tucker Styled! - Sparkle 77. Holiday Trends 78. What You Need To Know Before Buying A Diamond 80. Sculptures of... Ice, Ice... Baby! Behind the Apron 86. Chef Pete of Erios: Murder by Chocolate Cake BusinessScape 88. Start Planning to Unleash a Profitable 2017 90. StreetScape Studios 92. Beyond The Best: Congratulations Class of 2016

Cover Image Credits Layout Design: Jeanne Strickland Photography: Lance Tilford Hair/Makeup: Whitney Reynolds Styling: Tamara Tungate Model: Cari Fairbanks with Centro Models On the Model: Wool Hoody from MOss Boutique Location: The Reserve at Augusta November | December

Publisher’s Note Greetings! As the holiday season gets underway, we want to wish all the best to all of our readers, advertising partners, the community, and all of your families! In this issue, we offer some helpful advice for peaceful family gatherings, along with some fun craft, food, décor and party ideas. We also feature lots of fun family activities around the St. Charles area. In case you were unable to attend StreetScape Fashion Week this year, “Romancing the Runway 2016,” we have a sampling of those fabulous evenings in our Society Pages. We thank everyone, especially our Presenting Sponsor, Mercy, for making it another great event! Our fashion spread in this issue is sponsored by The Reserve at Augusta, which is available for family or corporate retreats & holiday festivities. We’re looking forward to the New Year. We’re excited about two new offerings at TPH Media... the Streetscape Studios for use in producing videos for our clients to utilize on our brand-new website or for rental as needed. Check it out at StreetScapeMagazine.com. Wishing you all peaceful and happy holidays. As always, looking forward to seeing you out and about. Thomas P. Hannegan Publisher & Founder, StreetScape Magazine StreetScape 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

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Celebrity Waiters Night Crisis Nursery August 25 • West County Center The Crisis Nursery raised a record breaking amount of $132,000 in donations at the 26th annual Celebrity Waiters Night hosted by West County Center. Local celebrities served 1000 diners garnering generous donations to support the Nursery’s child abuse prevention programs. “Thanks to our supporters for making it possible for us to keep saving babies’ lives, keeping kids safe and building strong families,” said DiAnne Mueller, Crisis Nursery CEO. “It was wonderful to see passionate celebrities and supporters give so generously to ensure that our precious babies and little boys and girls are kept safe”

Photos courtesy of Saint Louis Crisis Nursery

H G A. Tom Hannegan and Jeff Burgess B. Lindsay Kyonka, Vic Faust and Bonnie Define C. Best friends Charlotte McClure with Rep. Bill Otto and Senator Jill Schupp D. Colonel David Todd and Jodi Lang with friends E. Millie Cain, Jodi Lang and Penny Rogers F. Heidi and Bruce Sowatsky with DiAnne Mueller G. Millie Cain, Larry Conners, Janet Conners, Pam Duffy, Alan Brainerd and DiAnne Mueller H. Tom Hannegan with friends

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Field of Dreams 2016 Annual Dinner Auction August 27 â&#x20AC;˘ Ameristar Casino St. Charles, Discovery Ballroom The Field of Dreams dinner auction raised more than $120,000 in net proceeds to help children of all abilities reach their full potential. More than 300 guests attended the United Services for Children fundraiser in the Discovery Ballroom of Ameristar Casino in St. Charles. Many came dressed in baseball-style clothes, in keeping with the Field of Dreams movie-inspired theme.

Photos by Michael Schlueter

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A. Event co-chairs Dave and Lauren Kingsten B. Ryan Payton, Ted Pienkos and Melissa Payton C. Little sluggers Brooke, Lia, Christian and Ian D. Emily and John McClure, Jr. E. Amelia Saetele, Cynthia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole and Stacia Peterson F. Bob and Patsy Fink G. Jill and Randy Skyles H. Kyle and Carrie Gaines I. Bruce Wolferding, Emily Haberstroh and Lisa Hillenbrand J. Ali Forst and Tom Nolan, Jr.

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StreetScape Fashion Week - Friday September 16 â&#x20AC;˘ Lambert International Airport | Concourse B The first evening StreetScape's two-day event, "Romancing the Runway!" Local designers and boutiques showed the hottest fashion trends to hundreds in the audience. As well as, boutique shopping before and after the event. We appreciate very much the support of our everyone in our community that helps to make this event possible, especially our sponsors; Mercy Hospital as the Presenting Sponsor; The Color Room Salon and Day Spa for Hair & Make Up and Exclusive Events for Stage Set-up and Lighting. StreetScape's fashion events are held yearly and benefit local charities as awareness campaigns through marketing, features in the publication and online, and on the stage during the event. This year we had two charities of choice each evening; Care to Learn & Community Living.

Photos by Michael Schlueter

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StreetScape Fashion Week - Saturday September 17 â&#x20AC;˘ Lambert International Airport | Concourse B The second evening StreetScape's two-day event, "Romancing the Runway!" Local designers and boutiques showed the hottest fashion trends to hundreds in the audience. As well as, boutique shopping before and after the event. We appreciate very much the support of our everyone in our community that helps to make this event possible, especially our sponsors; Mercy Hospital as the Presenting Sponsor; The Color Room Salon and Day Spa for Hair & Make Up and Exclusive Events for Stage Set-up and Lighting. StreetScape's fashion events are held yearly and benefit local charities as awareness campaigns through marketing, features in the publication and online, and on the stage during the event. This year we had two charities of choice each evening; Care to Learn & Community Living.

Photos by Michael Schlueter

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Art of Travel October 6 â&#x20AC;˘ Lambert - St. Louis International Airport The Art of Travel gala, now in its 6th year, raises funds for the Lambert Art and Culture Program which enhances the visual appearance and cultural connectivity of the airport through both permanent and rotating art exhibitions. This year, Art of Travel toasted to The Dawn of St. Louis Aviation with guests dressed in their best1920's style. The public event was attended by area art advocates and influencers, local political figures, and corporate event sponsors and airport partners. The event featured Copper Collection jewelry made by local artists with salvaged copper remnants from the airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original iconic roof, a premier gourmet chef table dining experience, live music, silent auction, and raffle.

Photos courtesy of Lambert - St. Louis International Airport

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Birthright Rose Gala October 22 â&#x20AC;˘ St. Charles Convention Center The 6th Annual Friends of Birthright Rose Gala was held on October 22nd to benefit the work of Birthright of St. Charles. Birthright of St. Charles is a non-profit counseling center that provides counseling and practical support to women facing crisis pregnancies. One of the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlights was the awarding of the Nell Kirchner service award to Sharon Hensley.

Photos by Michael Schlueter

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H I A. Elizabeth Westhoff, Archdiosis of St. Louis welcomes Molly Reilly B. Nell Kirchner Award Winner Sharon Hensley and Family C. Sheri Petruso, Executive Director of Birthright delivers address D. Jane Henthorn Sitar and Judy Murphy E. Enthusiastic volunteers from Incarnate Word Academy and CBC F. Jennifer Heien, President of Friends of Birthright, presents Nell Kirchner Award to Sharon Hensley G. Judge Joe Briscoe and Joan Briscoe H. Rebeca and Shane McKelvey greet Honorary Chairs Dr. Henry Clever, Sr. and Roseann Clever I. Bob and Judy Burns

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BJC St. Peters Gala October 22 â&#x20AC;˘ St. Charles Convention Center Thanks to the 350+ people that stepped right up to support the Barnes-Jewish St. Peters & Progress West Foundation at the Health Healing & Hope Gala. It was an evening that amazed and entertained and as a result will help eliminate barriers and allow all of those in St. Charles County live a healthful life.

. Photos by Michael Schlueter

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Educating our Youth

Story by Rob Ciampoli

“Man will become better when we show him what he is like.”

Rob Ciampoli Headmaster, Andrews Academy Lake St. Louis

This list could go on and on but instead, let’s look at what research tells us about how to bring out the best in children and, not coincidentally, relieve you of the pressure to create the “perfect” child.

This quote, written more than 100 years ago, reflects our current understanding of children and what role adults play (and don’t play) in their development.

• Choose a school and/or a neighborhood in which the families and children value what you value. Do your neighbors agree on what time kids should be home? Does the school teach to the child or fit the child into a prescribed curriculum? Is your family interested in a school that emphasizes the types of things you consider important (character education, art, etc.)?

Up until thirty or forty years ago, most educators and parents were led to believe that children were essentially “blank slates”, the title of a groundbreaking book written by -Anton Chekhov Stephen Pinker in 2002. “Human nature” was dismissed as a significant factor in understanding children’s personalities. In “The Blank Slate”, Professor Pinker disputes the notion that environment alone determines children’s nature; that children’s minds were just empty vessels into which knowledge was poured by adults. In several studies of identical twins raised separated from birth, researchers discovered astonishing similarities between the twins which had nothing to do with their lives growing up. Children growing up in radically different geographic, family and socio-economic backgrounds were found to be more similar than anyone could have imagined. One set of these identical twins illustrates the point. One boy was raised Catholic in Nazi Germany. His twin was raised Jewish in Trinidad. When the twins met each other after being separated at birth for thirty years, they were both wearing blue shirts with epaulets. They both liked to butter their toast before dipping it in coffee. They both flushed the toilet before using it. They both liked to wear a rubber band around their wrist and, most astonishing, they both liked to pretend to sneeze in elevators in order to scare people! None of these behaviors had anything to do with how they were raised and who raised them. These were not only inherited traits; they were genetically inherited behaviors. All of the other studies of identical twins found the same types of very weird (but proven) resemblances. So, what does this mean for parents and teachers? If so much of who a person is, is inherited, does upbringing make any difference? First, we can list a few things that many parents and teachers have been led to believe will make their children “better” but, in reality, produce little or no effect. • Playing Mozart with the speaker close to the mother’s stomach during pregnancy. • “Educational” programs on television and on-line. These types of commercial programs are, at best, harmless… but don’t make children smarter. Watching television actually lowers one’s IQ. • Reading the newspaper to young children (unless they are looking at the comics section). • Special “diets” for young children promising higher activity levels in the brain.

• Avoid yelling, threatening, or corporal punishment. These behaviors will not change the child’s basic nature... but may produce fearful adults. • Be nice to your children. They may not be born angels but they will understand (eventually) that the golden rule will work to their advantage. Your children, no matter what age, generally want to make you happy. Why? Because they know (and remember) how good it feels when you are happy with them. Who could argue with that? ¤

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Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photos courtesy of Care to Learn

These are the kids Care to Learn seeks to help. “With the program, teachers have access to money right then and there to fix these problems,” Sorensen said. “If it’s clear a child is wearing his mother’s pants or wearing shorts in the winter, the teacher can get the clothing they need. If it’s clear they are hungry or missing meals, the teacher can get them a backpack of food. We can provide hearing aids, a toothbrush, a coat, shoes, or hygiene products. These are the things that stand between children and belonging—basic unmet needs that cause pain and embarrassment.” A story posted on Care to Learn’s Facebook page from a liaison for the program in Hazelwood demonstrates what the organization is doing for kids across the state:

Doug Pitt; founder of Care to Learn with Donn Sorensen; Regional President of Mercy’s East Communities

When Donn Sorensen joined Mercy’s East Communities as regional president in March 2012, he brought with him more than just his health care oversight expertise. The veteran hospital administrator brought Care to Learn, a nonprofit organization with a simple, yet compelling objective—to provide kids with basic necessities to keep focused on learning. Sorensen, along with Springfield, Mo. native and personal friend, Doug Pitt, founded the organization. “It’s quite simple, really, but quite important,” Sorensen said. “Our mission is to focus on health, hunger, and hygiene, the needs that must be met for kids to stay in school and not be distracted.” For thousands of kids in Missouri, school is more than books, tests and recess. School has become a shelter, a kitchen, a refuge from suffering. These kids may come to school distracted by hunger and limited by embarrassment—their education an afterthought to survival, Sorensen said.

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"At the end of the school year, I had a student with torn shoes, holes in the toes, etc. The parents were unable to purchase shoes, and it had an impact on the student’s self-esteem. Care to Learn was able to purchase shoes for that student. When I presented the shoes, they wore them immediately out of my office (no need to take the box home) and left with pride and dignity. It was a small victory that made a HUGE impact in the life of one child. Thank you for all you do." Before coming to St. Louis, Sorensen served as executive vice president, overseeing Mercy hospitals and services in Springfield and the surrounding communities. It was there that he worked with Doug Pitt, his long-time friend, and brother of Academy Award winner, Brad Pitt. Care to Learn began after Doug Pitt heard some sobering statistics about poverty in Springfield. It was Fall 2007. Local children were sharing toothbrushes; a fifth grade boy was ridiculed for wearing his mother’s jeans; and teenage girls missed school because they lacked access to basic personal hygiene products. Doug shared his concerns with Sorensen and others, including community leaders. Within 24 hours, Doug and his confidants decided that no child would suffer physically or emotionally due to a lack of food, access to medical, dental or mental health care, or hygiene issues, if they had anything to say about it. Before the end of the business day, a fund was established to meet emergent needs of students in the areas of health, hunger and hygiene.

Care to Learn was born in 2008. Within a year, chapters were founded in Springfield, Bolivar, Ozark, Nixa and Ozarks Technical Community College, Sorensen said. They wanted to ensure students in schools throughout Missouri had access to the same support. Today, Care to Learn has grown to 28 chapters from Southwest Missouri to St. Louis and from Kansas City to Cape Girardeau. The organization continues to add more chapters throughout Missouri and hopes to go beyond the state’s borders so that more students will have access to immediate funding for emergent needs. Care to Learn was also one of the charities of choice at Streetscape Magazine’s 2016 Romancing the Runway fashion event. “When you talk about poverty in our great region, it’s significant,” Sorensen said of St. Louis. “When a child is born into poverty, it is not their fault. If I make a bad decision, that’s my fault, but not a child’s. The single most important way out of poverty is education. We need to fix it, because that is their only way out-- so they have a chance of getting out of poverty and getting a good job.” Care to Learn works by forging agreements between the organization, faculty, bus drivers, administrators, nurses, counselors and others who are able to end suffering quickly by identifying students in need of help. But ultimately, Sorensen said, it’s the teachers who make the program work. “They know what’s going on in the classroom, who is struggling, and for what reason,” he said. Sorensen said Mercy’s involvement with Care to Learn just made sense. “Mercy is dedicated to serving the poor. It’s part of what the sisters passed down to us, to serve the poor and the children,” Sorensen said. “When we give back, we do it through our mission. Our mission and ministry have been passed down to us from the Sisters of Mercy.” Begun in 1827 by Sister Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland, Mercy’s mission remains to “bring to life the healing ministry of Jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service,” through the values of dignity, excellence, justice, service, and stewardship. Mercy is the fifth largest Catholic health care system in the U.S. and serves millions of patients each year in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The system includes 45 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, more than 700 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 40,000 coworkers and more than 2,000 Mercy Clinic physicians. Mercy also has outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Sorensen said Mercy supports Care to Learn mainly because the two organizations share objectives. “Our mission is to administer health care needs to the community with a specific emphasis on the poor. As I looked around and evaluated different organizations that needed our help, Care to Learn lined up perfectly. Our intent is to leave a place better than when we found it.” ¤

Chapters in the StreetScape Readership Area Care To Learn – St. Charles Contact: Ellen Picklesimer-Heitzig eheitzig@stcharlessd.org or 636.443.4040 Donations can be mailed or delivered to Care to Learn – St. Charles c/o Ellen Picklesimer-Heitzig The School District of the City of St. Charles 400 North Sixth Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 Care To Learn – Wright City Contact: Kelly Brooks kelly.brooks@wrightcity.k12.mo.us or 636.745.7537 Donations can be delivered to Care to Learn – Wright City 520 Westwoods Road, Wright City, MO 63390 Care To Learn – Warrenton Contact: Dr. Jill Schowe schowejm@warrencor3.k12.mo.us or 636.456.6904 Donations can be mailed or delivered to Care to Learn Warrenton, c/o Jill Schowe Rebecca Boone Elementary, 836 South Street Warrenton, MO 63383 Care To Learn – St. Louis Fund Contact: Laura Kroft lkroft@caretolearnfund.org. Donations can be mailed or delivered to Care to Learn 411 N. Sherman Parkway, Springfield, MO 65802 Donations can also be mailed to Care to Learn – Corporate Office 411 N Sherman Parkway, Springfield, MO 65802 417.862.7771

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Gloria Armstrong, 50 Year Employee of SSM Health in the Operating Room

Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photo by Michael Schlueter It was 1966, and Gloria Armstrong was in high school, when she took a job at the old De Paul Hospital on Kingshighway in St. Louis. She never dreamed that she’d be honored in the next century as a 50year employee of SSM Health. But in August, that’s exactly what happened when Armstrong was recognized at a manager's meeting at St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. Known simply as "Glo" to her colleagues, Armstrong is an operating room scrub technician for the cardiac surgery team at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles and SSM Health DePaul Hospital. Most of what she knows was garnered by on-the-job tech training, though she has since developed into one of the most well-respected individuals on her team. Fifty years ago, De Paul Hospital was located at 2415 North Kingshighway. Norbury Wayman, a St. Louis city planner, architect and historian, has documented the institution as the oldest existing Catholic hospital in the country, as well as the first hospital west of the Mississippi River. The irony isn’t lost on Armstrong that the now 476-bed, full-service Catholic hospital where she began her service in health care remains the oldest continuously existing business in St. Louis, though it’s location has changed. Armstrong believes in sticking around. She is the only employee at SSM St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles with five decades’ tenure. Armstrong just “needed a job” when she started working as a nurse’s aide at the hospital, but her superiors had other ideas. “The head nurse saw possibilities in me, I guess,” Armstrong said. “She asked 22 StreetScape Magazine

me if I wanted to be a surgical technician. She encouraged me, and that’s why I’m still here.” The nurse sent Armstrong to the instrument room where the cleaning of the surgical instruments was done, and that is where she remained. Armstrong said each physician had his own surgical instruments in those days, and it was her job to see to it that they were clean and sterilized and arranged properly on the trays. Armstrong still prepares operating rooms, arranges equipment, and helps doctors during surgeries. She still counts and assembles the Babcock forceps and the Allis clamps, lining them up with their like kinds. In 50 years, the main thing that has changed is the instruments themselves. “Today, everything is mostly disposable, from the wraps to the gloves to the syringes to the sheets.” said Eddie Trendley, RN, Armstrong’s boss and a 23-year veteran of assisting in surgical operations. Trendley serves as the cardiovascular surgery coordinator for St. Joseph and DePaul Hospitals. “In the old days, everything was made of glass. It had to be cleaned and sterilized.” Armstrong has spent the last 28 of her 50 years at SSM in cardiac surgery. Trendley praised Armstrong not only for her longevity at SSM, but for her performance on the job. “If you’re a good technician, the doctor doesn’t have to ask for what he or she needs. You just put it in their hand. In our line of work, any patient is a life or death situation. It is a high-stress environment, but I never question whether I can stick (Armstrong) in a surgery,” he said. “The surgeons would all say that. Whether it’s a quadruple bypass, a heart valve replacement, or an aortic aneurism, when they stick their hand out, the instrument they need is just slapped into their hand 100% of the time.”

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Meet Gloria Armstrong Trendley said that today, surgical technicians perform the role of physician assistants as well as operating room assistants. Newbies coming into the same job Armstrong does would have to possess a nursing degree “at the bare minimum,” he said, “with some background in intensive care or general surgery. Today, no one would get hired off the street to do what we do.” "The very first surgery I did, I was completely overwhelmed. But not Glo – she was cool as a cucumber," said Trendley, RN, cardiovascular surgery coordinator for St. Joseph and DePaul Hospitals. "The surgeon barely had to speak to her. She knew exactly what he needed and where he needed it. As an RN in training, watching her work was the most amazing thing. Under any circumstance, she could do the job of anyone in the room, and the surgeon was completely comfortable with her assisting. That's great to have in a highrisk business like ours. Every time we put someone on that table, it's a life-and-death situation." Trendley’s sentiment was echoed by Cardiothoracic Surgeon David Theodoro, MD. "I've never worked with anybody who's been more steady from an emotional standpoint, and I've never seen Gloria start her day in anything other than a glorious mood," Dr. Theodoro said. "She performs at a remarkably high level, and I've not seen Gloria drop a beat or lose a step in the decade-and-a-half I've worked with her. She's the quintessential surgical scrub tech and is consistently excellent in an extremely intense environment." To Gloria, it's all in a day's work—another among thousands since 1966. "I love coming to work because we're a family, and I just enjoy what I'm doing." Gloria and her husband have two adult children and one step grandson. Her daughter, Angie Armstrong, is a speech pathologist and lives in Chicago, Ill. Her son, Gordon Armstrong, is an assistant to the CEO at Microsoft in Seattle, Wa. ¤ November | December

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Story by Amy Armour Photos by Michael Schlueter

A Wentzville mom of five added another title to her name this year – Mrs. Missouri. Heather Hussey, wife of Robert and mom to Victoria (20), Nick (14), John (10), Isabella (3), and Leo (1), was crowned Mrs. Missouri America on June 18. Hussey was inspired to compete in the Mrs. Missouri America pageant last summer after hearing a former Mrs. Wentzville tell her story. “She was able to talk to different groups and even local radio stations about her platform, and I thought it was such a great way to bring awareness to the good happening in our community,” said Hussey. “I really didn't expect to win the state title, but thought even as Mrs. Wentzville, with the city title, I could talk about The Sparrow's Nest Teen Maternity Home to our area.” The mission of The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home is to provide a Christ-centered shelter and to educate homeless, pregnant and parenting young women by providing a wide range of services that empower them to make positive and healthy life decisions for themselves and their babies. Hussey first fell in love with The Sparrow's Nest Teen Maternity Home when a former teen resident provided her testimony at a meeting for 100 Women Who Care. As a Christian woman, Hussey said it was extremely difficult for her to hear about a teen mom giving up her baby simply because she doesn’t have resources. It was also difficult for Hussey to hear the reality that many teens face — given ultimatums to give up their babies and keep their homes and families or have the babies, become homeless, and be abandoned by their families. Spreading the word that young mothers do have a better choice is the number one goal for the newly crowned Mrs. Missouri. “I made a goal to complete at least 100 appearances around the state of Missouri on behalf of The Sparrow's Nest Maternity Home. With that said, my main goal is to spread the word about the existence of The Nest, especially to young girls (19 years old or younger) who may find themselves pregnant or parenting and homeless,” said Hussey. “When I'm out speaking to different civic groups, I'm also seeking anyone who may be able to help The Nest through volunteering or donations.” The Mrs. Missouri America competition included a four-minute interview with each of the judges, which comprised 50 percent of the score. Swimsuit accounted for 25 percent, and the remaining 24 StreetScape Magazine

Mrs. Missouri America 2016 - Heather Kemper-Hussey

25 percent is from the evening gown competition. “The interview part made me more nervous. The stage stuff was fun for me, since I used to do runway modeling back when I was younger and still do every now and then,” said Hussey, who modeled and acted for ten years. “At the state level, I also won highest scores for both the gown and swimsuit competitions.” Hussey has a BA in communications/public relations from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master’s degree from Lindenwood University. With more than 15 years of experience in the public relations field, Hussey is currently the director of public relations/ marketing for The Expert Realty Company. When she’s not working or taking care of her family, Hussey is a member of the executive board for the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, the steering committee for 100 Women Who Care - St. Charles, and is on the board for The Sparrow’s Nest Teen Maternity Home. Hussey is an active volunteer in her church and is a member of Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). Hussey would also like to empower married women living in Missouri to compete in next year's Mrs. Missouri America Pageant, which will be held in June 2017. “I had never competed in a pageant before this year, and the experience was one I'll never forget. I loved how the women came together, built each other up (instead of tearing each other down)... and the friendships... ones I know will last a long time. It was a great experience. The girls I competed with were so nice. I want to give other women that same opportunity,” said Hussey. ¤

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Honor

Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photos courtesy of The Wallace Family

One Veteran’s

“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap as they walk by.”— Will Rogers It was a welcome home that he and many of his fellow sailors and soldiers never got.

George Wallace, a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, took the flight of a lifetime in July. Dubbed “Honor Flight”— an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the nation’s memorials— the flight itself wasn’t what changed Wallace’s life. It was the kindness and respect that was given him by the hundreds of people along the way who wanted simply to honor American heroes. Wallace was one of over 2,500 veterans who have been taken to the nation’s capital on 41 flights since the Central Missouri Honor Flight’s inception in 2009. Nearly 160,000 veterans have taken the trip nationally since it started in 2005. Honor Flight transports veterans of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam— giving preference to those who may be terminally ill— to Washington, D.C. simply to honor them. “Personal Guardians,” typically doctors, nurses, paramedics and younger veterans, are assigned to the travelers to take care of whatever needs they may have on the trip. Wallace has been a lot of things to a lot of people in his lifetime. He is a husband, and he is a father to three children. He is “Gramps” to 10 grandchildren. He was nicknamed “Short” by his family, “The Governor” by his fellow truckers, and “Butcher” by the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club that he has been a part of for more than two decades. He was also Personnelman Third Class in the United States Navy to his country. He served on the U.S.S. Cushing, the U.S.S. Benner, and the U.S.S. Laws— all destroyers escorting American aircraft carriers into China and Vietnam waters— between 1956 and 1962. But on this particular day, Wallace was a hero. He and his friend, Bob Thuresson, also a U.S. Navy veteran, applied more than a year ago to take the trip. The two friends and 74 other veterans from three wars were taken to visit the memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of all veterans. 26 StreetScape Magazine

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According to honorflight.org, the inaugural Honor Flight Tour took place in May 2005, when six small planes flew out of Springfield, Ohio to take twelve World War II veterans on the trip. Today, Honor Flight programs have expanded to cities across the nation. Wallace and his group left Columbia, Mo., where they met at 2 a.m. on July 27, to head to St. Louis. They then took a plane from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Washington, D.C. Wallace’s group was comprised of one WWII veteran, three Korean War veterans and 72 veterans of the Vietnam War. All branches of the United States military were represented. Upon arrival in the Washington, D.C. metro area, one of the first things the veterans group attended was the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. This ritual honors all American service members who are "Known But to God." “It was unbelievable,” Wallace said. “They don’t make one mistake. It’s so precise.” The Changing of the Guard, like most of the trip, left Wallace reflecting not only on his own service, but that of friends and loved ones. “My thought was, if my dad could only see this. My dad served in the Second World War. His ship was sunk off of Okinawa. They sent a support ship, but they sunk that. They were in the water for 78 hours. By the time they picked them up, there were only 19 survivors.” Wallace said the memory of his father’s suffering was difficult still. “He wouldn’t talk about it. It was because of all of the screaming in the water. It was because of the sharks that got the wounded. I wish he could have seen the things I’ve seen.”

Wallace said memories of his own service and the treatment veterans of the Vietnam War received upon their return home brought up emotions he had buried. “The truth is, it hits you emotionally. It brings back memories you forgot over the years,” he said. “They used to holler, ‘Baby killers!’ and other things at airports and bus stations. Whenever I got home, I took my uniform off.” Wallace placed a remembrance book at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial—a promise fulfilled to a friend in honor of his brother. “I found out everything that is left at the wall is taken up at midnight each night and put into

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the Vietnam archives. That’s more fitting than anything,” Wallace said. “It was hard just to see so many names. For so many, I only remember first or last names. There are over 58,000 names on it.” The Honor Flight was a time of remembrance, some pain, and a whole lot of healing. “It was a deep feeling. I think what hit me the most was when we loaded up to come back to the airport in D.C.,” Wallace said. “We were walking in when we made a turn, and there were people lined up at least a half block long waving and hollering. There were women and kids and all nationalities. We didn’t know how to handle it. None of us really knew.”

But the wonders of the day were not over. Congregations stood outside of their churches that could be seen from Highway 70, waving flags and flashing lights, as the bus made the return trip to Columbia. Overpasses were loaded with ordinary people just trying to show gratitude to the soldiers and sailors on the bus. When it reached Kingdom City, Mo., more than 300 bikers filed off of the overpass, one by one, to escort the bus the rest of the way to Columbia. The display was particularly touching to Wallace, “People were shooting fireworks. The fire department was there. It was like 10 o’clock on a Thursday night. I said, ‘Oh my God! I never seen such a thing!’ Three hundred and one bikers came off of the overpass and passed us up and escorted us. Then five state troopers went ahead of them and blocked the entrances to the highway all the way to Columbia.” When they reached Columbia, a state trooper tried to carry Wallace’s bag, but Wallace resisted, telling the officer that he had suffered his own injustices lately. The trooper said it was his honor to carry it and escort

Wallace. In the end, they walked together into the hotel. Wallace said many of the honorees were unable to speak for days after the experience. It wasn’t that the trip made up for anything he endured after the Vietnam War. “I think it did more than that. How do you explain? You can’t. It brought out a lot of emotions I had buried a long time. I couldn’t say anything or do much for two or three days after that. They all deserve this, a welcome home that many of them never got, a fulfilling feeling that will last a lifetime.” ¤

St. Louisans were no different. “When we got into St. Louis, we started to get on the bus. There was a family there. I hugged the kids and the guy’s wife. He just stood there. He had a Vietnam hat on, and I saluted him and said, ‘Welcome brother.’ It was a welcome he never got, I guess.” Someone else would tug at Wallace’s heart at Lambert, but she wasn’t a soldier. “This woman got me by the arm and hand, and she had tears running down her face. She said, ‘I had to come. I had to be here. I had to thank you, all of you. My husband was killed in ‘Vietnam.” That was when the tears began to flow. “I said, ‘I’m so deeply sorry.’ The only thing I could say was, ‘God bless you.’ She said, ‘I feel a lot better,’ and she left. It was an experience I would have never dreamed of, and I can still see her face. I had tears coming down.” November | December

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Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photos courtesy of August Jennewein, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Missouri Hisory Museum and Studio Montage Daniel L. Rust, Ph.D. , author of The Aerial Crossroads of America: St. Louis’s Lambert Airport ~ August Jennewein

brought aviation to St. Louis and spurred the city’s growth. As president of his father’s business, Lambert Pharmaceutical Company, Lambert made an already incredibly successful company even more lucrative. Under his leadership and with a brilliant marketing campaign, the company’s product, Listerine, became one of the most successful American products of all time. The campaign centered around how bad breath could wreck your social standing. Lambert went on to spend massive amounts of the fortune he made on aviation. In his book, Rust tells the story of the transformation of a tract of

It’s no surprise that Lambert-St. Louis International Airport’s logo depicts an airplane flying through the legs of the St. Louis Arch. For St. Louisans, the two institutions are synonymous with our city and seem to metaphorically shout, “Welcome home!” whenever we return. With the centennial of Lambert just over three years away, it’s fitting that one local author decided to make sure that the history of one of the most historic airports in the United States is celebrated. As Mark Nankivil, President of the Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum put it, “From the early days of grass and dirt runways, to the beauty of the copper-clad arches of the Minoru Yamasaki–designed terminal, Lambert has seen, and has been very much a part of, the development of civilian and military aviation in the United States.” Daniel L. Rust, Ph.D. spent five years researching the history of Lambert and gathering insight from airline personnel, test pilots, fabricators and others for his new book, “The Aerial Crossroads of America: St. Louis’s Lambert Airport.” The book, which took two years to write, came out November 1. An assistant professor of Transportation and Logistics at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and the founder of the Transportation Studies undergraduate program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Rust has always been fascinated by how people and things move around. He said it was largely the vision of Albert Bond Lambert that 28 StreetScape Magazine

farmland into what would become one of the most famous airports in the world, changing the way America looked at St. Louis. Born in 1875, Lambert learned to fly with the Wright Brothers, received his pilot’s license in 1911, and served in the U.S. Army in World War I. Lambert and the Missouri Aeronautical Society leased 170 acres of farmland in St. Louis County in 1920 to serve as an airfield for St. Louis. At his own expense, Lambert had the site cleared, graded,

R O A D S Airport and drained, then had a hangar built. He offered free use of the field to anyone who needed it. According to Lambert Airport’s website flystl.com, World War I veterans William and Frank Robertson took him up on the offer, and they began operation at what became known as the St. Louis Flying Field. A licensed airplane and balloon pilot, Lambert then brought the 1923 International Air Races to St. Louis, and the name was changed to Lambert St. Louis Flying Field. These races brought in legendary pilot Charles Lindbergh, who decided to stay at Lambert Field as an instructor.

tional Airport is a critical part of the story of American aviation. Rust says, “From commercial flight to manufacturing to general aviation to military aviation, what has taken place at Lambert is a microcosm of 20th century aviation history, in that the themes of what happened at the airport are exemplified in the larger themes of aviation history across the nation and globally.” For over eight decades, Lambert was the scene of intensive military aviation activity, including the training of thousands of

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U.S. and British naval pilots in World War II. “When the Naval Air Station closed, the Air National Guard took over. It’s important to document what happened at Lambert. We tend to forget how important it was,” Rust said. The predecessors of American Airlines and TWA began their operations at Lambert. Lambert was one of the first airports in the country to have jet airline service. Tens of thousands of civil and military aircraft, including the first U.S. Navy jet fighter, the World War II era C-46 transport, and the first U.S. manned spacecraft, were all built at Lambert. The F-15 and the F/A-18 have been in production at Lambert for decades. ¤

A view of the wooden framework that served as a form for the thin-shell concrete ~ Missouri History Museum.

Lambert purchased the property after the lease expired in 1925. In that same year, the United States Post Office awarded the Robertson brothers the contract for airmail service between Chicago and St. Louis. They hired Lindbergh as the chief pilot, Rust said. The Robertson Aircraft Company was the earliest predecessor of American Airlines, the largest airline in the United States. It was while flying the mail for the Robertson brothers that Lindbergh decided to seek the Orteig Prize for the first non-stop flight between New York and Paris. According to Missourilegends.com, the two talked about Lindbergh’s dream of flying across the Atlantic Ocean, and Lambert stepped up and put down the first pledge of monetary support for the nonstop flight. Lindbergh’s May, 1927 flight then sparked global interest in aviation. The history of Lambert–St. Louis Interna-

A view of Lambert in May 1972, with the multilevel parking structure completed ~ Missouri History Museum.

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Story by Sandi Caro

Photos courtesy of Liz Caro

Happy fall y’all! Admittedly, I love summer, but if I’m honest with myself, fall is my favorite season. There’s just something about the changing of the leaves, tasty comfort food, and the smell of a crackling fire in the fire pit that puts me in the mood to entertain. Recently I decided to do just that! Fall entertaining for me is super casual-- no formality at all. Typically, it involves everyone’s favorite flannel and a big cast iron dutch oven filled with homemade soup or chili, some cornbread muffins on the side, and dessert. And keeping with the casual theme, what better dessert for a crisp fall evening than s’mores? S’mores are always a favorite for the kids, but let’s face it, most adults love them as much or even more. I decided for this gathering that I wanted to try something a bit different than the traditional s’more. Obviously, I had the regular ingredients for anyone who didn’t want to break tradition, but I thought it would be fun to try something new. We all know that while they taste so good, they can be a bit messy and a little hard to manage, especially for the kids, and the adults have to be available to help them. I decided on this night that I wanted my guests to be able to grab their s’mores and enjoy them around the fire. Here’s what I chose to serve:

S’mores Krispie Treats S’mores Campfire Cones S’mores Pie Pops Grilled S’more Sandwich When I told my guests that we were having s’mores for dessert, this wasn’t exactly what they had in mind, but in the end, they was a hit. Friends and family could pick and choose what to eat, or if they wanted to be a little indulgent, they could have some of all of them! If you want to try something a little different next time you have a gathering around the fire pit, then I would encourage you to try these recipes. They’re easy, casual and make a fun presentation for your guests. Wishing y’all a wonderful fall season filled with friends, family, a fire pit and a few s’mores to make everyone smile!

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S’mores Campfire Cones

12 Sugar or Waffle Cones 1 bag Mini Marshmallows g 12 oz Chocolate Chips g g

Fill each cone with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Wrap in aluminum foil. Grill for 7-10 minutes. Keep away from direct flames. (This is also great in the oven!) Unwrap and enjoy. Be careful as contents may be hot.

S’mores Krispie Treats

7 cups Rice Krispie (or similar) cereal g 8-9 cups mini marshmallows g 3 TBSP butter g 1 cup chocolate chips g 1 sleeve graham crackers g

Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray and line the bottom with a layer of graham crackers. (You won’t use the entire sleeve of crackers.) Measure out rice cereal and set aside. Add 7 cups of mini marshmallows and butter to a large, microwaveable bowl. (I like to spray the bowl and a rubber spatula first with non-stick spray to make this entire process easier!)

S’mores Pie Pops

1 pie crust 4.4 oz Hershey's XL Milk Chocolate Bar g 1 cup mini marshmallows g 1 egg white, beaten g 1 tbsp granulated sugar or sugar crystals g 4 lollipop sticks g g

Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll pie crust onto a lightly floured surface. Cut chocolate bar into segments. Cut crust into rectangles. Knead and roll dough scraps to cut out more rectangles. Place 3 chocolate bar segments and about 6 mini marshmallows on a rectangle of dough.

Grilled S’Mores Sandwich White Sandwich Bread Nutella g Mini Marshmallows or Marshmallow Cream

Spread marshmallows and nutella on two slices of bread and place them in a buttered pan over med to low heat. Heat until chocolate and marshmallows have melted. ¤

Top with another rectangle and add a lollipop stick. Roll edges and crimp with a fork. Place pie pops on a baking sheet and brush with beaten egg whites.

Microwave for 1 minute on high, until marshmallows begin to puff up. Remove from microwave and stir in cereal. Once it’s well incorporated, add in remaining mini marshmallows and all but a couple tablespoons chocolate chips. Stir until mixture is combined. Layer rice cereal on top of graham crackers and press gently into pan, making the top as level as possible. Sprinkle on remaining chocolate chips. Cool and cut into squares.

Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes. Allow pie pops to cool for a couple of minutes before pressing the lollipop stick down into the chocolate bar to stabilize it.

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Story by Elizabeth Phelps Photos courtesy of St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau

When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to turn, Main Street Saint Charles transforms from a bustling shopping district to a holiday wonderland. From the twinkling lights, to the fresh pine roping and wreaths, to the thousands of handmade red bows, the stage is set for one of the most engaging holiday traditions in the Midwest. The stage is set for Saint Charles Christmas Traditions!

Welcome to a place where Christmas past and present become one, where storybook characters come to life before your very eyes, and where the typical hustle and bustle of the holiday season melts away and allows you to enjoy the yuletide sights, sounds, and magic of yesterday. Welcome to Saint Charles Christmas Traditions! This month-long festival features Santas from around the world and magical legends of Christmas, including Jack Frost, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Ebenezer Scrooge, to name but a few. If you venture to Saint Charles during this magical time, here are your top 10, can’t-miss experiences!

Candlelight Reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”

The cozy Chauncy House in the First Missouri State Capitol is where you’ll find author Clement Clarke Moore performing a special reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” With a cozy fire and musical accompaniment, you’ll have visions of sugarplums dancing in your head. Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Window Shopping on Main Street

While you’re meeting and greeting all of your favorite Christmas characters, be sure to take some time to window shop. Every inch of Main Street is decorated, and the unique shops will inspire you to peek inside and find a treasure of your own. Shops are open late during the Festival.

The Santa Parade

Guests line Main Street to watch as a cavalcade of Santas and Christmas legends make their way to Frontier Park. Cheer and celebrate as your favorite characters come together and Main Street comes alive with the music, pageantry, and spectacle of this special event. Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

Los Posadas

On the first Saturday in December, the streets will transform for an annual re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s Journey to Bethlehem. This Spanish tradition will start with a candlelit procession and end with Christmas carols around the yule log bonfire in Frontier Park. On December 3 at 6:30 p.m.

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Main Street Krampusnacht

Wednesday evenings will find a few of Santa’s naughtier friends on North Main Street. Krampus, the Mouse King, Belsnickel, and even the Krampusnacht Wassailiers will be out and about to scare you into the holiday spirit! Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Land of Sweets Dance Party

Join the Nutcracker Suite as they twirl, tap, and taffy twist at the gazebo in Kister Park. Waltz with Clara or the Nutcracker Prince, show Drosselmeyer your skills, and learn some sweet moves from the Sugar Plum Fairy herself. Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.

on Main Street Meet Santa’s Reindeer

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen... now get the chance to meet some of their antlered brethren up close. Join the Reindeer Flight Instructor and a few of his special friends in the backyard of the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site as he regales you with funny stories about his reindeer pals. December 17 and 18 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Marshmallow Roast with the Legends of Christmas

If a chill nips at your nose on Friday night, take a walk to the Bike Stop Café to enjoy a marshmallow roast with some of your favorite Christmas legends. Tall stacks of marshmallows (and even taller tales) will be shared around the fire. Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Meet Jack Frost and His Icy Friends

Have you been given the cold shoulder from your favorite icy friends? Now is your chance to visit in person with the infamous Jack Frost, Susie Snowflake, and Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) during their ice block party on Main Street. This hoopla is “snow” joke! Berthold Square on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.

Follow the Trail of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Immerse yourself in the sweet indulgence of all Main Street has to offer: explore the hard candy paradise at Sugar Cubed; delve into the decadent fudge at Riverside Sweets; bite into a super scoop, homemade, chocolate chip cookie at Grandma’s Cookies; try an original recipe, caramel-coated delight at Kilwins; or sip on a specialty coffee from Picasso’s.

For a complete listing of events, visit www.historicstcharles.com. ¤

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APRIL’S ON MAIN is a unique woman’s getaway. We are a complete home decor and gift store, from the one-of-a-kind centerpiece to the perfect necklace made just for your needs. We carry silk florals, artwork, furniture, candles, jewelry, lotion, table top accessories, Poo-Pouri and much more. We have in-house designers to help you with all of your decor needs. April’s On Main St. Charles can be found on Facebook, Yelp! and Twitter. Story by April Moxley Photos by Michael McManus Fall officially began on September 22nd, and winter will be ushered in on December 21st-during which time more changes take place in and around our homes than in most times during the year. Nature has an instinctive way of surviving this change of seasons that brings with it less sunlight and colder temperatures. Gone are the brilliant shades of green, orange, red and purple, leaving us with barren trees and easily found birds’ nests. Though we must also adapt to these changes, our processes are so much more fun. We don’t shed our glorious color, we bring on the BLING!

Well, like it or not, soon it is time to break out the tree, dress the mantle with pine sprays and stockings, and drape the garland down the staircase. It is always so much fun to unpack

From the first hint of chill in the air to fallen leaves covering our yards, we know the inevitable is around the corner. The longer you hold off on the makeover, the less time you have to luxuriate in the magnificence of GLITTER. There is still plenty of time to enjoy autumn, but more likely we are packing up the ghosts and goblins, just leaving behind enough fall décor to take us through Thanksgiving. So many of the colors of both fall and winter can work splendidly together, and a bit of sparkle and glitter can be appropriate to your display of gourds and leaves. We find that glittered apple green leaves tucked into fall hues add a lovely pop and ease the transition to adorning your home for Christmas, while still enjoying the benefits of your fall displays. Tossing in glittered pinecones and adding orange or white lights to your cornucopia of treasures make perfect sense when you see how much richer the colors appear-- lights aren’t just for Christmas anymore. 34 StreetScape Magazine

all of our favorite holiday treasures and sprinkle them around the house, giving each one its own special place. We all have our favorite pieces that only come out of storage for this special season, the ones that bring back memories of the past, and the newest addition that was a favorite gift last year. Changing out the china in the hutch and setting the table with seasonal dishes, topped off with a winter centerpiece on the Christmas tablecloth, are just the beginning of the magical transformation that has begun.

While some of us wait all year for this time, others may struggle with the hard work that goes into this overhaul. It is not uncommon for this conversion to take days, if not weeks: to complete the tree(s), outdoor lights and decorations seemingly becomes a full-time job. Some may struggle with getting all of the décor from storage and finding time to place it, while others get into the routine of inserting everything exactly where it was the year before to avoid more work and added stress. Some may have to rearrange the floor plan to fit the tree in its place, while other lucky people have a perfect spot already assigned that sits void of furniture all year and welcomes the pleasant invasion of all that glitters. If you require a bit of inspiration to get the ball rolling, go check out the holiday displays popping up in stores, and find some new items to freshen up your look. Just the thought of adding something different could be all the motivation you need. Let’s say your tree is green, but you have long-admired the snowy white, flocked versions that generate oohs and aahs in your favorite shops. By adding loose branches of this same style into your tree, you can achieve a similar look, knowing that you can go back to green anytime. In fact, the entire complexion of your tree can be enhanced by adding in any type of spray or stem consistently throughout. And if you really want your tree to glow, make sure you pay special attention to the lighting and ornaments that are placed at the inner core. Try running a separate strand of twinkling lights down the center of the tree. Though it will be subtle because of all the decorations surrounding it, that hint of “twinkle” will amaze and delight you. To get the best sparkle, load up shiny ornaments or ball garlands around the trunk from top to bottom, as this procedure will reflect light outwards and make your tree look fuller and brighter. This time of year, lighting is crucial with sundown coming earlier, because it will breathe life into an otherwise work-weary family that tends to be less motivated as the daylight recedes. That extra indoor lighting will also reflect wonderfully all those shiny decorations that now adorn your home. Something we discovered last year that became a huge hit with our customers was battery-operated clip-on candles that work by remote control. Each candle functions independently and can be accessed from approximately 20 feet away. With one hundred hours of operation a pop, you may be able to use these candles all season without changing the batteries. Unlike straight-line construction light sets, the sturdy clip and handy swivel

on these candles allow them to be used in more places than you can imagine. Consider using them grouped in clusters on your tree, on a wreath hung high over the mantle, in your staircase garlands, in flower arrangements, clipped in the hands of your Santas or elves, or attached to the ears of your teacups in your china cabinet. The light emitted from these is bright enough to be seen from the street, so why not use them on wreaths hung by suction cups in your windows? A candle clipped on a small gift or decoration at each place around the dinner table would be enchanting and wonderful to carry in hand for the family pictures. Sparkle happens where there is light. Just check out all the lighted snowmen, water globes, and novelty lights that inhabit all the displays at April’s on Main. A favorite choice might be the batteryoperated oversized glass pinecone which can be tucked into the tree or used in a grouping of items on a tray. If you have run out of room for displaying some of your lighted houses, why not use them in the tree, set onto the branches that have been made sturdier by layering other greenery? We have a set of three telescoping arms that attach to the trunk and come with a 3.5” platform or interchangeable taper holder that can be used for a variety of things. There is no limit to what you can put in your tree. Consider opening up the branches in your tree to accommodate the nativity crèche. Perched on branches that have been wired together for stability, and using the branch tips to secure the figures, your nativity will be surrounded by sparkling lights as numerous as the stars in the sky. It becomes even more enjoyable when placed at eye level from your favorite seating area. Lanterns continue to be a staple in home décor and create an element of enchantment through little vignettes within the interior and layering the exterior with glittery garlands, lights and stems. Choose a lantern with large glass panes for the best possibilities. Glittery snowball lights or other novelty strands dropped into a lantern make a lovely backdrop for a wintery scene. Christmas provides us with an opportunity to introduce colors into the house that are not part of the existing palette. If you find that fantastic turquoise stem all coated in jewels and glitter that would shake up your senses and put new life into your tree, just be sure to get plenty. One can never have too much SPARKLE. ¤

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Ways to Manage Stress

Story & Photos courtesy of Erin Joy

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—to stress out. That isn’t the original phrase used in the old Andy William’s song, but it might as well be when you start to think of all of the to-dos on your list as the holiday season approaches. You have family get-togethers, business functions, school pageants, concerts, the gift lists, the potential for inclement weather, the holiday cards that never get out in time, and all of those unhealthy meals, treats, and drinks that come standard when merry-making, but wreak havoc on your health. Dreaming of January yet? Freeze—not literally, paying your heating bill should be on your list, too—you don’t have to suffer through the season. Regardless of your specific beliefs and cultures and how that affects your November and December, you can utilize this time of year—frenzy and all—to celebrate the past 12 months’ events, achievements, and memories with the ones you love while preparing to make the upcoming year your best one yet. How can you do this? By staying positive. Yep, it’s that simple. Here’s how: Set an Intention. Choose what you want to be focused on during this frenzied time— and keep it top of mind throughout the season. Write it out. Make it a pop up reminder on your phone. When you’re stuck in snowy traffic, you have a head cold, and you’re going to your office to assess Q4 numbers, take a breath and think about your purpose. My intention for this holiday season is to relax, connect, and celebrate. And yes, it’s written on my bathroom mirror with a dry erase marker—we all need reminders. Take Care of YOU. During the most hectic times in our lives, self-care is often the first ball we drop. Don’t do this; it’s when we have the busiest schedules that we need to slow down and take care of ourselves more than ever. Make sure you’re drinking enough water. If you have the chance to sleep in, take it. Curl up with a hot mug of cider and watch your favorite movie. In the middle of your end-of-year work challenges, step outside into the cool air and just breathe. You can’t help others if you don’t help yourself, and you can’t spread love and holiday cheer unless you give yourself some. So do it. Phone a Friend. There’s no question that good, healthy friendships allow us to stay grounded during stressful times. Employ the buddy system this season by choosing a friend and setting up a support plan. Call each other when you need to vent, shoot encouraging texts when you know the other is dealing with in-law issues, and regularly remind 36 StreetScape Magazine

and Stay Positive this Holiday Season each other of your intentions. As the venerable Clark Griswald once said, “We’re all in this together;” your holiday helpline will help you remember that. Make it Easier. Meeting multiple obligations doesn’t have to be hard. Electronic greeting cards are just as thoughtful (and these days, just as cute!). Gift cards make excellent gifts—and varieties can often be bought at one place! And those long, end-of-year offsite meetings? Schedule them close to your home to save on transit time. Don’t make your to-do list harder than it has to be this year. Plan Early and Often. Yep, that means you should start now. Holiday schedules fill up quickly, and you’ll want to know where you’ll need to make adjustments or which invites you need to regretfully decline. And this is one you’ve probably heard before: start shopping now. It’s good for your sanity and your budget. Also, address all of your holiday cards now. Then, take a deep breath and start focusing on your intentions! A strategic consultant, trusted confidant, and honest advisor, Erin Joy founded the consulting and executive coaching company, Black Dress Partners, in 2011 to help guide businesses facing a variety of challenges. Erin and her team conceived Black Dress Circle®, facilitated, member-driven roundtables exclusively for female business owners, and more recently, the Midwest Women Business Owners’ Conference. She has helped transform a variety of organizations across industries and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in business psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. ¤

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Holiday Blues? Find Your Smile Again

Story by Linda Stroud Photo courtesy of Getty Images It’s believed that 10–16% of the population suffers from what’s known as the holiday blues. While that percentage may seem insignificant, when you consider it in terms of the roughly 32.4-51.9 million Americans it represents, you begin to see it in a different light. And, Sheila Hunt, community educator on mental health issues and Regional Director of Business Development for CenterPointe Behavioral Health System, believes the number of those affected could even be higher due to underreporting. The holiday blues are defined as feelings of sadness, loneliness, depression and even anxiety around or during holiday time. Any factor that can cause depression, stress, or anxiety in an individual can bring on the blues or worsen those conditions during the holidays. Stressful family situations and illness in the family can be predisposing factors. Unrealistic expectations, financial pressures, and excessive commitments can also contribute. Certain people may feel anxious or depressed around the winter holidays due to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), sometimes referred to as seasonal depression.

weeks, or if the individual has thoughts of suicide, it is essential to seek medical treatment immediately.” If what you’re experiencing is a case of the blues, as opposed to something more, Hunt and Dr. Kulkarni have some suggestions to help you get through the holidays. In terms of prevention, the basic tenets of year-round good health apply. Eating right, avoiding too much sugar and fat, and getting plenty of rest can all help keep those blues at bay. Exercising regularly is also beneficial, as it boosts your mood and helps control weight. Experts also recommend limiting alcohol consumption. In addition, planning ahead and setting realistic goals for yourself can go a long

way toward maintaining a positive frame of mind and limiting stress during the holidays. Start by organizing your time, making lists, and prioritizing the get-togethers and activities that mean the most to you. Don’t overdo it with obligations, and be willing to say no. Set a budget and keep it to alleviate anxiety and stress over financial concerns. If there’s a long, seemingly unmanageable list of things that need to be accomplished, and you’re feeling overwhelmed, delegate what you can and share the load. Hopefully, these simple strategies will help. But if you think you or someone you love might be experiencing more than just a passing case of the blues, do not hesitate to seek professional help. ¤

The holidays can also be a painful reminder of happier times for those going through periods of struggle. People with sad holiday memories will often be reminded of troubled times, which can lead to feeling gloomy. And, because it’s a time of reflection for many, the holidays will also increase feelings of loss within people who have lost family members and friends. For those experiencing the holiday blues, it can be hard to know if what they’re feeling will pass or if it is a symptom of something deeper. Dr. Satish Kulkarni, Medical Director of the Partial Hospitalization Program at CenterPointe Hospital, states, “It is the severity and duration of the symptoms that distinguish holiday blues from more severe mental health conditions such as Major Depression. If feelings of sadness and depression persist for more than a couple of November | December

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Divorce is tough. It’s tough on the exes or soon-to-be exes and extended family members. It’s especially tough on kids no matter what their age. Nobody enters a marriage thinking that someday it might make more sense to end it than to continue, but life can be messy and people are imperfect. There are times we have to make hard decisions that we hoped we’d never have to make. Sometimes marriages can be saved. Sometimes that’s not possible – for any number of reasons. Unfortunately, the choices we make as adults don’t just affect us. Kids often get caught in the center of a storm they had no part in creating. They can find themselves in the middle of a battle for control or affection where nobody wins, and they can find themselves having to deal with some very confusing thoughts and feelings that they may not know how to process. Ideally, when divorce is causing the children’s world to crumble around them, parents should be able to rise above the fray and make sure kids get what they need to navigate those thoughts and feelings. But parents can often be dealing with issues of their own, which can make that hard. Still, it’s important for parents to help their kids through a divorce in a healthy way. Divorce represents a substantial loss for kids. It’s a complicated, life-changing event. But, it can be navigated successfully so kids can feel secure and loved in spite of it all. According to Bill Wing, LCSW, co-founder and therapist at The Relationship Center of St. Louis, as well as a stepparent himself, so much of how children adjust is affected by how parents handle the situation. Parents who take a healthy approach don’t use their kids as pawns. They show respect for the other parent and don’t try to hurt each other. They don’t use their kids as messengers or put them in the middle. There are other elements involved too, but Wing says, “When parents focus on what’s best for the kids and cooperate, it’s so much better for everyone… especially the kids.”

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Wing acknowledges, however, that it is all easier said than done. Divorce can bring out the worst in people. Trying to co-parent with someone who has other issues or is making things harder can seem like an impossible task. In his 30 years of working with families, Wing has often seen exes who make it difficult and keep families from moving on and finding health, healing and harmony. Even normally wonderful people can succumb to the raw, negative emotions divorce can bring and become hurtful or vindictive. Those raw emotions fade with time for most, but for some it can go on and on. Unfortunately, this makes it harder on everyone than it needs to be. Whether your situation is relatively civil or someone is making it difficult, there is one universal truth in divorce: the one thing you have control over is yourself and how YOU handle things. Making conscious choices for how you handle things is a yearround endeavor. The holidays can just add a whole new level to the challenge. Divorce is stressful. The holidays are also fraught with stress. During the holidays, schedules get disrupted, there are more places to go and things to do than there are hours in the day, and conflicts can occur when people have expectations of the children being present for traditional family celebrations on one side or the other. It can all get even more complicated when extended family members have their expectations and traditions thrown into the mix. Wing offered a few suggestions for how to effectively manage the ins and outs of co-parenting this holiday season. While put in the context of the holidays, these suggestions also apply year-round. Focus on being flexible. When working with clients, Wing suggests that they focus on working together with their exes, being reasonable with their expectations and avoiding power struggles. Sometimes having the kind of celebration you want on the actual holiday is just not possible in a

divorce situation. For kids who are grown, married and have families of their own, there could potentially be four sets of parents to visit, along with trying to create their own family traditions. That can create a lot of tension, stress, and even guilt for them. Even with kids from preschool through the teenage years, there are only so many family celebrations that they can handle in a day before it becomes an overload. Try to be the bigger person if you can. Be open to other options and alternate days to get together. That doesn’t mean letting yourself get pushed around or always putting your needs last. Just expect that you’re going to have to be more flexible than the other parent (or parents) and see that as a good thing. You can feel good about doing what you can to make it easier on everybody – especially the kids. Being flexible may also be needed in other situations. Things can come up causing plans to change unexpectedly, or something that has traditionally been important to you might need to be changed. For example, you’ve always taken the kids to a certain light display, but they come home and say they’ve already gone with the other parent. Rather than insisting that they go again with you or allowing it to derail you, come up with a Plan B. Be willing to step outside of what you normally do and find a way to create a new tradition. It’s understandable to be disappointed that you missed out on sharing that with your kids, but the new tradition you start could be a great way to make some lifelong memories. Be sensitive to transitions and feelings. Stress associated with transitions between households is a common issue for kids. It can feel strange for them to move from house to house and be shuffled between parents and family members, which often happens more during the holidays. Be aware that kids may need a little time when transitioning from house to house and parent to parent. Don’t expect them to jump right in at your house the minute they come through the door. Give them a little time to adjust if they need it. There may also be feelings of guilt for children when they’ve been with one parent and had a great time, especially if they perceive that the other parent was sad or alone during the time they were away. Kids of all ages need to know that their relationship with both parents is important. They need to feel like they can enjoy time with each parent without feeling guilty. Try not to “grill” them for information about their time with the other parent when they get home. Instead, make it easy for them to share their feelings with you – whether that’s “I had a great time,” or something else. And definitely don’t criticize or make negative statements about the other parent around your child. Your feelings about your ex are best shared with a trusted friend or professional later. Keep your eye on the prize and the goal. What’s the goal? It’s doing what you can to make the situation less stressful and easier for everybody. It’s creating an environment where your kids feel loved and secure. It’s knowing you’ve done everything you can to help your kids adjust in a healthy way, and it’s developing a positive relationship with your kids that lasts a lifetime. ¤

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Story by Kate Santellano Photos courtesy of Kate Santellano Just think... the heat of summer is gone, and the extreme chill of winter hasn’t quite arrived, so spending time outside making your house look good can actually be fun! It is also a time of year when you can use the beauty of nature to help make the inside of your home beautiful, as well. Colorful, long-lasting, and lowmaintenance materials for craft and décor projects are at your fingertips, such as leaves, pumpkins, acorns, and cornstalks.

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While we love showing our holiday spirit throughout the house, experts say less is more. Instead of spreading a few items here or there around the house, only to have them blend in with the rest of your décor, concentrate your décor on the natural focal point of the room. Fireplaces, mantles, entry tables or built-in bookcases are great areas for generating the fall and holiday “feel.” Here's a festive way to make your home “fall cozy.” Candles are synonymous with cool fall months. In just a few easy steps you can create one-of-a-kind candles with items from your grocery store! Festive Fall Tablescape Materials and Tools: • Assortment of miniature, small and medium pumpkins (orange and white foam craft variety) • Assortment of pillar candles (green, white, rust and yellow) • Double-sided adhesive sheets (available at craft stores) • Ruler • Pencil • Scissors • Split peas • Dried lentils (various colors and sizes) • Beans • Pie plates Steps: 1. Using pie plates, pour lentils to almost fill the pie plates; use one color of lentil per plate. 2. Cut strips of adhesive to form the band on the candle or pumpkin. 40 StreetScape Magazine

Strips can be as wide as you like. (TIP: Visually, it is best if the adhesive strips cover about one-third of the pumpkin. For the candle, be sure to leave approximately 3-5 inches at the top.) 3. Remove one side of paper from the adhesive and wrap it around the portion of the pumpkin or candle you want to cover. Remove the remaining paper backing. 4. Roll the exposed adhesive portion of your candles or pumpkins in the lentils, pressing the lentils into the adhesive to adhere. You will need to hand place additional lentils to fill spaces. 5. Gently press all lentils to make sure they are secure. To create a colorful tablescape, pour additional lentils onto the table in a colorful pattern. Place pumpkins and candles on the bed of lentils. Raise some pumpkins and candles by placing them on stands or candleholders. Note: To store this decoration for future use, wrap candles and pumpkins in wax paper to keep lentils attached and store in a cool, dry place.

The holidays can be a dreaded time for some. Not only do you have the “highly recommended” holiday parties to attend, but you have gifts to give and money to spend. And let’s not forget about the office gifts. What do you give your co-workers, teachers, coaches, boss or assistant without taking a second mortgage out on your home?

Rock Sugar Votive Holders Materials and Tools: • Clear glass votive candleholder • Colored rock sugar • Glue Steps: 1. Coat candleholder with glue 2. Sprinkle on colored sugar (press softly to make sure the sugar stays in place) 3. Allow to dry for 24 hours

Reindeer Root Beer/Beer Materials and Tools: • Six pack of beer/root beer • Brown pipe cleaners • Googly eyes • Red pom-poms

Steps: 1. Wrap brown pipe cleaners around the tops of the bottles 2. Take smaller piece of pipe cleaner and twist to make antlers. 3. Hot glue googly eyes and red pom-poms

Gifts from the heart are often times our most treasured. Whether they are from your children or grandchildren, they are sure to warm your heart all year long. Here is a quick, cute and inexpensive gift idea that is sure to be enjoyed for years to come. There is even a way to include a beloved pet!

Salt Dough Ornament Materials and Tools: • 1 cup salt • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup water • Parchment paper or aluminum foil • Straw/pen for punching a hole for ribbon • Paint, glitter, ribbon Steps: 1. Mix the salt, flour, and water in a bowl until it becomes firm. Knead the dough for 30 seconds, and then cut individual circles with a cup. 2. If desired, press your dog or cat’s paw into the salt dough. 3. Use a straw/pen cap to make a small hole at the top. 4. Bake at 200° in the oven for 2-3 hours or until completely dry. 5. Once it is cooled, grab some paint and colorful glitter to decorate. 6. Finish it off with a pretty ribbon to hang on the tree!

Business Card Holder Materials and Tools: • 11 popsicle sticks • Scissors • Green craft paint • Glue • Pom-poms Steps: 1. For front of card holder, lay down three popsicle sticks and glue together, side by side. 2. For bottom, glue two sticks together. 3. For back, glue four sticks together. 4. For side, cut 1-1/4 inches off the top and bottom of two sticks. Take two ends and glue together. 5. Repeat the same for other side. 6. Glue all panels together and dry. 7. Decorate with pom-poms, glitter or paint. You can do just about anything with canning jars, including making beautiful vases for your holiday centerpiece. All you need is a few sprigs of rosemary or sage and some cranberries! Mason Jar Centerpiece Materials and Tools: • Mason/canning jars (Tip: Use various sizes of jars together to make a centerpiece OR several of the same size jars down the center of the table.) • Fresh sprigs of rosemary (thyme, sage, holly or anything else green) • Cranberries • Tea lights • Ribbon (optional) Steps: 1. Fill mason/canning jars 3/4 full of fresh rosemary 2. Place cranberries on top of rosemary 3. Fill jar to top rim with water 4. Place tea light in center 5. Tie ribbon around jar ¤ November | December

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Updating your home can not only make it more beautiful - but also more profitable when it comes time to sell.

Midtown Home Improvements, located at 130 N. Central in O’Fallon, can help homeowners update both the exterior and interior of their home. The family-owned and operated company specializes in vinyl siding, fences, decks, roofs, doors and windows for the exterior. The company can also help families update the kitchen, bathroom or basement interior. Homeowners can catch the eye of homebuyers starting with replacing the old, worn out roof. “It’s amazing what a new roof does for a home,” said Pat Melson, owner of Midtown Home Improvements. Many homeowners are choosing architectural shingles over three tab shingles when replacing the roof. Architectural shingles are a thicker, premium-type of shingle that has a textured look. It’s a much nicer looking option, and it is also helps to add overall value to the home. The architectural shingles also have a longer life span and a better long term warranty. Replacing the wood siding with a durable vinyl siding can make a huge difference to the exterior look of the home. “Aesthetically, it really adds to the appearance of the home,” said Melson. In the 1980s and 1990s, hardboard siding was popular, but Nate Droste, with Al Droste & Sons Construction, said hardboard siding had its problems over the years. Rainwater made the siding swell and flake, and it deteriorated faster. Vinyl siding has a 25-30 year shelf life before the siding is worn out from the outside elements, like rain, sun and wind. “Vinyl siding is the go-to product when re-siding a home,” said Droste, whose company works on both commercial and residential projects, from custom homes to remodels. Droste & Sons Construction will often install exterior insulation along with the new siding. The upfront cost is a little more on the install, but homeowners are paid back with the savings in heating and cooling. And an added benefit—it’s much easier to maintain with minimal upkeep. 44 StreetScape Magazine

“The tremendous benefit to vinyl siding is the low maintenance,” said Melson. “There’s no painting needed or any staining like when you deal with wood…it’s a much lower maintenance option.”

Homeowners can also take vinyl siding to the next level utilizing the fiber cement product which offers almost double the shelf life— about 50 years plus if properly maintained. The fiber cement siding does require a larger investment, but the product is more durable and longer lasting. The product comes in primed or pre-finished colors and the siding can also be re-painted. But homeowners looking for the most valuable exterior upgrade should look into masonry or stone. “Masonry and stone are the single biggest things in this area to add value to a home,” said Droste. Droste Construction recently replaced the dated stucco and stone on a home and modernized it to today’s mix of stone and brick. “It gave the whole front of the house a facelift and brought it up to trend,” said Droste. What’s trending in windows right now? Homeowners are utilizing different grid patterns in windows. “They are very attractive on the front of a home,” said Melson. To spruce up the exterior of the home, replacing the front door, or simply painting it an accent color can provide a pop factor. In addition to providing a pop of color to match existing shutters, a new thermal efficient door can also help homeowners save some heating and cooling dollars throughout the year. After stepping through the front door, there is one major room to focus on updating that bring the most bang for a homeowner’s buck. Melson said updating and renovating the kitchen will provide the highest re-sale value for a home. Families with a big budget can completely gut the kitchen, add new cabinets, granite countertops,

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After new sinks and appliances. But small changes can make a big difference. If homeowners have a limited budget sprucing up the kitchen by simply changing the countertops to granite and adding a tile backsplash can be profitable. “Granite is a good way to go. It will completely change the look of the kitchen,” said Melson. Homebuyers can look past the painted cabinets and see the granite countertops, he said. So whether homeowners are looking to improve their home on the inside or out, visit the professionals to determine the best way to beautify your home while increasing your home’s value. “Granite is a good way to go. It will completely change the look of the kitchen,” said Melson. Homebuyers can look past the painted cabinets and see the granite countertops, he said. So whether homeowners are looking to improve their home on the inside or out, visit the professionals to determine the best way to beautify your home while increasing your home’s value. ¤ November | December

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Are you hesitating to list or buy a home because you think winter is a horrible time to be in the real estate market? Well, hesitate no more! Despite what you might’ve heard about buying and selling during the winter months, there’s really no reason to wait for spring if you’re thinking of making a move. Interest rates are still at historic lows, and in spite of the common misconception that nothing and nobody moves during the winter, sellers want to sell and buyers will buy. For potential buyers, there’s no doubt it’s harder to be motivated to venture out to look at properties during the winter months. It’s cold. It gets dark earlier. The temptation is strong to curl up next to a crackling fireplace with a blanket and a mug of something warm in hand. For sellers, just the thought of keeping the house ready for showings through the holidays can seem overwhelming or impossible. But for both, there can be benefits to making the effort. The level of competition for and between homes is one of the big factors that changes during the winter season. Competition during peak spring and summer months can be fierce on both sides. Buyers get caught up in the frenzy of making fast decisions on the first place they see, which means not even visiting a house if it’s third on their schedule for the day. During the winter, there’s still competition, just not as much. Buyers can shop around more. For sellers, this can be a real plus. Cindy Fox-Griffey, 2016 President of St. Charles County Association of REALTORS®, points out, “Less competition during the holidays can be a real benefit to sellers. Many sellers want to take their home off the market for the holidays, but for those who don’t, they have a better chance of getting an offer since there are fewer homes for sale.” And, according to Fox-Griffey as well as Sandy Hancock, 2016 48 StreetScape Magazine

President of St. Louis REALTORS®, the buyers you’ll see during the winter months tend to be more serious. They’re not just out there browsing and going to open houses for fun on a beautiful spring afternoon. Your showings will be more purposeful with fewer “lookyloos” in the market. For buyers, the increased competition of the spring and summer months means that those highly sought-after properties – especially in the $300,000 and under range – can go quickly. You have to be ready and willing to submit an offer fast when you see something you like, and you may find yourself in multiple offer situations. Many buyers aren’t comfortable making fast decisions that involve hundreds of thousands of dollars and their family’s future based on a 15-minute walk through. During the winter months, there will be houses to choose from, but you’re not fighting the throngs of other buyers to see them or feeling pressured into a fast purchase. Hancock comments, “From a buyer’s perspective, there’s actually more inventory for the number of buyers in the winter months. For buyers who don’t like the frenzied nature of the spring and summer where there can be multiple offers, that gives them a little bit more time to think about the properties they’re looking at and make a decision.” This can be a real plus on the buyer’s side. The other plus for buyers is that you may have a little more room to negotiate with a seller in the winter months with that decreased competition between buyers. Sellers who remain in the market or list during this time tend to be serious, motivated sellers. They want (or need) to sell their home. And the home you might have had to pay over asking price for in the summer, may actually be a deal for you when you’re the only offer on the table. While less competition all around can work to the advantage of

both buyers and sellers, there are certain things to keep in mind this time of year, especially for potential sellers. For starters, the question of holiday decorations – what kind and how much – is a consideration. The general feeling on this is that holiday decorations can actually enhance your home’s appearance and provide a warm, inviting vibe for buyers if the decorations are tasteful and well done. Fox-Griffey notes, “Holiday décor should be minimal. The curb appeal will be much more attractive with holiday lights hung along the roof line rather than dozens of plastic snowmen and reindeer in the yard.” Fox-Griffey and Hancock are both quick to point out that less is always more when it comes to decorations inside the home too. You should choose carefully when deciding what will be included in your holiday display. It’s also best if decorations have an upscale feel and don’t negatively impact the perception of room size. If that seven-foot tree with a four-foot circumference makes the room feel tight to you, it will also look tight to buyers. That’s not a good thing. Just as with any other time of the year, you want your rooms to ap-

Use lightly scented candles, bake cookies or place a dab of vanilla on light bulbs. Smell is a huge factor when viewing homes and these scents are warm and inviting. Just be careful to not overdo it! Don’t turn down a showing or request the buyer come at a different time. Buyers look at homes when it is convenient for them. Do everything possible to accommodate their showing request. Remember, you won’t sell your home if you don’t make it available for buyers to view. Finally, here’s one last thing for buyers to consider: the process that gets you from contract to closing could move a little more slowly when holidays fall during the workweek. Businesses that operate within the real estate and mortgage industry tend to give their employees additional time off, especially around Christmas and the New Year. Sellers can often have family obligations or a more hectic schedule to navigate. Just take those things into consideration when setting your response times for contract negotiations, inspections and the closing timeline. Your realtor can help you with this too. ¤

the Right Time? pear spacious and inviting. So, make sure it doesn’t look cluttered or cramped. Finally, make sure your listing photos are either neutral or constantly updated to reflect the current time period. You always want your listing to appear “fresh.”

With their decades of experience and expertise in the industry, FoxGriffey and Hancock also emphasize that sellers need to prepare their homes with the same level of care that they would any other time. Hancock stated, “Don’t make the mistake of thinking buyers are less motivated in the winter months. Don’t just throw your listing out there. Take the same time and care with preparing your home for sale as you would in the spring and summer months. Because, to that buyer, it is the spring market. It’s their time to buy. So, put it out there at its best.” Putting it out there at its best means a number of things. Namely: Don’t overprice your home. Now is not the time to “test” the market. Work with a licensed realtor to determine the current market value. Buyers working with a realtor will know what your home is worth in the current market and won’t be fooled by an over-inflated asking price. You could actually lose potential showings if you give the initial impression that you are unrealistic about your home’s value. Every showing matters, so price it right from the start. De-clutter, clean and stage your home. Pack up and store everything you can live without from knickknacks to clothing. The less clutter in a home, the bigger it appears. Then, clean everything. Buyers are attracted to homes that appear to be well-maintained, so take the time to do a deep clean and get all those spots you normally overlook. For staging, you want to draw the buyer to the best features of your home; fireplace, fantastic kitchen, luxurious master bath. It’s more than just decorating. Furniture and accessory choice, along with placement, all contribute to creating a welcoming environment where buyers can see themselves living. November | December

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Louis Armstrong once sang of this “wonderful world” we live in with “trees of green,” and “red roses too.” As children toting new boxes of 64 sharpened crayons, we were enthralled by this world full of trees, roses, people, land, and sea. These images, depicted in our crisp coloring books, offered us the opportunity to make a rose Brick Red or even Burnt Sienna. Cartoon characters, cars, princesses, superheroes and whatever images were printed on our coloring pages, could easily become our own inventive and colorful worlds. We would focus on staying in the lines, and things seemed simpler, or at the very least, more colorful. As adults, we often talk about, and wish for, those simpler times. In 2012 and 2013, the simpler times delivered, and adult coloring books were born. From intricate patterns and designs, to nature, animals, storybooks, and movie themes, the coloring possibilities for adults are now endless. Restaurants, churches, libraries, parks, multitudes of businesses, organizations, and clubs now offer adult coloring events. We only need to type “adult coloring” into a search engine to discover the far reaches of this explosive trend and the community that has been created from its emergence. Even those of us who are not creatively inclined can find a niche in this movement. Coloring books provide the canvas, already complete with black and white art. There is not any drawing, conceptualizing, or searching for the perfect subject to depict. Our sole responsibility is simply to lend color and stay in the lines. In addition to the satisfaction and joy that a finished coloring page brings, coloring may actually provide other emotional and mental health benefits. In determining what areas to color and what colors to use, we are increasing our problem-solving skills. A variety of adult coloring books increase difficulty by focusing on intricate spaces and designs. As we choose colors and a specific medium to color with, we are feeding the part of our brain wired for decision-making. This intentionality allows us to become more self-aware. In the moment, we make a conscious decision to color over focusing on negative life events. We transition from constant negative thinking to a new task that is solvable and cathartic. Our new self-awareness and un52 StreetScape Magazine

dertaking bolsters confidence in our capabilities to finish what we started, on paper and in life. Those of us that struggle with anxiety may find that it decreases as we temporarily abandon negative thoughts and focus on the task before us. When we are coloring, we are not worrying but instead learning how to be present in this specific moment in time. As adults, we believe we need to be ten steps ahead. We trade in simple, joyful activities for things we see as an immediate need or priority. We forget that if we can find ways to reduce stress and care for ourselves, we will often think more clearly and improve our quality of life. While the adult coloring experience is not intended to replace traditional art therapy, it does provide a unique opportunity to selfregulate our negative thoughts and recapture our childhood for a time. While the fountain of youth extends beyond our reach, Crayola still sells its 64-pack of crayons. Perhaps as adults looking for solutions, it’s ok to think outside the box, but maybe we also need places to color inside the lines. Our “wonderful world” is waiting for us - we just need to find the right coloring book and make our simpler joys a priority. Go ahead, Midnight Blue and Carnation Pink are waiting. ¤

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Have you ever attended a special occasion that made you feel like you were in a different world? Have you been to a wedding and felt like it was something from a fairy tale or walked into an event and felt like you were on the set of a movie? Perhaps you took a trip to the Polar Express at the St. Louis Union Station. If you did, then you know you felt like you were all but in the movie. It turns out that elaborate props are not just for red-carpet events. In fact, one company can take your backyard party to a whole different level. Exclusive Events, located in Maryland Heights, Missouri, opened its doors in 2005. A theatrically based company, they design and create scenery to transform your event into an experience. Bryan Schulte, owner of Exclusive Events, worked at companies such as Buena Vista Special Events, a division of Walt Disney Company, creating magical moments and over-the-top, red-carpet premiers one would expect from Disney. In 2001, he moved to the St. Louis area and worked at Busch Creative, producing event marketing and special exhibits for Anheuser-Busch. Using his professional experience and personal theatrical experience, Schulte creates props and other visual elements for large corporations, venues, and brides. Schulte’s team designs and creates all of their props used for events. They use over 65,000 square feet of warehouse space to design, build and store the props.

have already seen, such as the invitation, and mirrored that throughout the event.” Fashion Week is a staple event for Streetscape Magazine that draws hundreds of people each year to see the latest local fashions and trends. A large vendor area gives attendees a chance to shop and take home some unique finds. Fashion Week also has a big entertainment element, drawing additional attendees for that particular component. With so many variables that each needed its own defined space, Schulte took the “key” areas, such as the lounge, runway, vendor area and entertainment section, and created a flow that allowed guests the opportunity to see each of them. “I took the layout and made great use of the space,” Schulte added. Each area had its own unique flare or identity. The vendor area, for example, featured alternating black and white drapes. “Instead of using one color, we alternated colors, giving the area an elegant feel while still being functional.”

Schulte opted for a gloss white runway stage for the fashion show portion of the event. Adding white lights and screens and creating a special layout allowed the entire audience to see the show. Instead of the traditional straight runway, Schulte designed “bump outs that created areas for models to stop and pose.”

Exclusive Events worked with Streetscape Magazine on its 2016 Romancing the Runway Fashion Show. “I wanted to find an outlet that would connect me locally, and Fashion Week was a perfect fit.” Schulte met with Streetscape at length to understand its vision. Having experience in all event types, Schulte was able to re-envision the event and make a connection for the guests from the moment they entered the venue. “We made a connection from the beginning and took what they

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Production “We created a theatrical-style presentation where the audience all sat on one side. The models entered stage right and walked down a 48-foot runway and exited stage left.” Guests appreciated the special touches. For Dawn Baker of St. Charles, the seating was especially noticeable.

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“There was plenty of seating; and no matter where you sat, you could see the entire show.” Several special lighting sets, special seating sets, and Luxury Lounge VIP seating were added for the first time this year and received rave reviews. “Bryan and his team were amazing to work with. They had great ideas and really listened to make our vision come to life. Their expertise, professionalism and experience took our event, ‘Romancing the Runway 2016’ to the next level,” added Jeanne Strickland of Streetscape Magazine.

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“Mark’s Com edy Minute” by Mark Schiff, opening act fo r Jerry Seinfeld

One morning, water started spilling out of our washing machine. I called the Extended Warranty Company, and the first appointment they had was for the following Tuesday (5 days later). I threw myself on their mercy and explained that I needed it fixed sooner. I told them that the laundromat near me is filled with crazy people. Last time I was in the laundromat, this guy put russet potatoes in the dryer and tried to cook them. I finally said that Tuesday would have to do, and she said they could be there between 8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm. I threw myself on her mercy once again, and I told her, “I can’t take off the whole day and wait for them to come! I can’t afford to lose thousands of dollars waiting for them!” In a chilled voice, she asked again which appointment I would like. I picked 1pm-6pm. Tuesday finally came around, and all I had left to wear was an apron my wife uses to cook and my wedding tux. All of my other clothes were filthy dirty. At five minutes to six, the phone rang-- telling me they were running late and needed to reschedule. Having no choice, we scheduled for Friday between 8am-1pm. When they got there on Friday and checked the machine, they told me it would take two weeks to get the part.

After one more reschedule, they finally put the part in, and the machine is working perfectly. I learned two things from this experience: one is “All things come to those who wait patiently.” And two, “For 8 quarters, you can cook russet potatoes in a laundromat dryer.” ¤ www.MarkSchiff.com • 323.630.6894

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Story by Amy Armour Photo by Michael Schlueter Robin Rice was only 12 years old when her mother taught her how to crochet. “I thought it was something old people do,” said Rice, owner of the Nic-Nac Stop in St. Charles. But when her mother became ill with cancer, crocheting with her in the hospital became a bonding experience. “It was peaceful. We didn’t have to talk. We didn’t have to cry. It was nice.” Rice, who only knew one basic stitch at that time, crocheted afghans for all of the nurses and doctors. She has since learned many more stitches and has expanded her knowledge to create everything from baby clothes and blankets, to hats and headbands, to purses and pillows. Rice can also help families honor their lost loved ones with a memorial blanket created with old shirts, ties or photos. Her creations can be found in her boutique, the Nic-Nac Stop, located at 415 South Main Street in Historic St. Charles. Most of the items in the Nic-Nac Stop, which opened in May 2006, are handmade, specialty items. The shop is well known for its crazy hats, with Minions, Pokemon and Elsa topping the most popular list. Rice can create memory blankets from babies’ outgrown onesies, St. Louis Cardinals or St. Louis Blues pillows from old jerseys, or messenger bags from an old pair of jeans. Customers can donate the jeans or jerseys for the project and get 50 percent off the price. “I use everything I possibly can to recycle. I can emulate almost anything,” said Rice. “It’s been really fun when customers come in, and they really challenge me. Getting to know my customers is such a neat experience. I never knew it could be so fun.”

Robin in her shop on Main Street in St. Charles

Who is your fashion mentor? Pinterest and Etsy... if I get onto Pinterest, it’s a two- or three-hour outing. We’ve got some fantastic and creative crafters on Pinterest. What is trending in your shop this winter? I accidentally became a hat store three years ago. It started when someone came in to get help with a Kentucky derby hat, and we designed it together, putting different funny things on the hat. The shop also carries felt hats, crocheted beanie hats, hats with crocheted hair for women fighting cancer, and hats with beards. What are five staple pieces from your winter closet? u Clips for hair or scarves u Leather bracelets u Hats u Ponchos – we make them to order, and they can be worn three different ways u Scarves – pashmina or crochet What is your must-have accessory this season? A headband – I love wearing them. It’s warm, and wearing them helps on a bad hair day.

What was your first design? It was a tiny, little blanket that took me three to four months to make.

Ankle boots, riding boots or wedge boots this winter? Ankle boots – I have about ten pairs of them. When I find a sale, I buy three.

What is your all-time, favorite piece? I love the Cardinals' baseball outfit. It’s a crocheted baseball hat with the Cardinals’ logo and a crocheted diaper cover with a ball on the butt. I keep at least two or three in the store at all times.

What item from your closet can you not live without this winter? A pair of nice, comfortable jeans. ¤

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Wedding

Zach and Courtney Tucker September 2, 2016 Special Touches for our Day... • Blind Prayer Prior to the Ceremony We wanted to say one last prayer together before we got married, but didn't want to see each other before the ceremony. (see photo)

• Unity Ceremony Time Capsule Each member of our wedding party and our parents wrote a note to us, which we sealed in a “time capsule” box to open on our 5-year wedding anniversary. • Famous Couples Theme at Reception Each table was designated its own famous couple. • "Make a Wish Foundation" Donation A pecentage of the value of our gifts went to this foundation to help make wishes come true.

Ceremony: Memorial Presbyterian Church • Officiant: Pastor Todd Weedman Reception: The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s Mother & Father of the Bride: Cindy Timpone and Mike Paquette Mother & Father of the Groom: Jo-Ann Kapp and Jim Tucker

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Gifts to Groomsmen and Ushers Lapel pins, unique to each groomsmen’s personality Groomsmen Michael Dorwart, Dustin Tucker, Wes Tucker, Kurt Lee-Hanten, Ryan Timpone, Troy Hedman Bridesmaids Kaitlyn Barks, Kristen Paquette, Elize Meyer, Brittany Luhrsen, Laura Campbell, Jamie Hedman Ushers PJ Hedman, Ben Hedman, Luke Hedman, Cruz Tucker Flower Girl Savannah Tucker Ring Bearer Sebastian Tucker

Gift to Ring Bearer 1948 Tucker Torpedo Hot Wheels replica Gifts to Bridesmaids Pastel, lace robes, earrings to wear on the special day Gift to Flower Girl Pink “flower girl” robe, Pinkalicious Flower Girl (book) Photography: The Pardomas Video: The Pardomas Bride’s Dress: Signature Bridal Flowers & Décor: Lesher’s Florist Cake & Desserts: The Cakery Bakery Live Music: Diamond Empire Band

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Betty (Bethmann) Elmendorf organized the 60-year reunion for the Class of 1956 within Duchesne's All-Class Reunion on September 17, 2016. Seated are Nancy (Thro) Page, Rita (Curfman) Doza, Mary Lou (Jacobsen) Keely, Betty (Bethmann) Elmendorf, and Dee (Kennedy) Schipper. Standing are Colette Sebacher, Ralph Hellweg, Marlene (Schultehenrich) Schneider, Tom Boschert, Cleo (Leverenz) Hubert, Ken Zerr, Carol (Kampman) Ryan, Richard Wempe, Frannie (Weber) Fuest, Ken Kapeller, Joan Nohova, Roger Gronefeld, and Harriet (Orf) Pallardy.

Pat (Orf) Walendy '63 and Jeanette (Schultehenrich) Garrison '62

Story by Nancy (Rothermich) Kohl Photos courtesy of Pam Huff Duchesne High School celebrated its first All-Class Reunion on Saturday, September 17, 2016, on Duchesne's campus at 2550 Elm Street in St. Charles. The event began with a Mass in the school's chapel officiated by Fr. Jack Siefert. After Mass, classes enjoyed taking tours of the school and seeing what has changed. These student-led tours ended up in Duchesne's Performing Arts Center for an evening of hors d'oeuvres, dinner, drinks, music and dancing.

Brenda (Wetter) Witte, Dan Simon, Mary (Witte) Boschert, Bud Watts, Mary Ann (Achelpohl) Ell, Jim Deveraux, Dave Schaeffer, Gerry Printer, Bob Wilson, Mary Lou (Plume) Kleeschulte, Gery Rehm, Jerry Kleeschulte

Nearly 200 people attended Duchesne's All-Class Reunion, with class representation spanning from the 1940s to the 2000s and alumni from as far away as Pennsylvania and Florida. The 60th anniversary class of 1956 had the largest showing and brought memorabilia to share. Uniforms, yearbooks, school newspapers, and photos from homecomings past spurred many memories and fun conversations. Founded in 1924 as St. Peter High School, Duchesne High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school affiliated with the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Duchesne’s mission is to educate young men and women in mind, body and spirit in a safe and welcoming environment filled with faith and tradition. The Duchesne community includes 300 students who come from private and public schools throughout St. Charles and St. Louis counties and benefit from an award-winning faculty, a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, an average honors ACT score of 30, and 100% college acceptance. Duchesne's size enables a family atmosphere and involvement opportunities for all.

Mary (Hollander) Baumann '62 (center) visits with sisters Virginia (Mattie) Kopfinger '61 and Barbara (Mattie) Watts '62

Friends from the Class of 1996 joined the All-Class Reunion at Duchesne on September 17. Debi (Westhues) and Patrick Turner '03, Kristi (McClintock) Shaw, and Tom Hurlbert

MikeRyan '77, Dave Romeo'77, Dawn(Keely) Lammert '77, MarkStahlschmidt '77, Ann(Schierding) Brady '79, Jane(Henning) Baum '78, Candy(Suchman) Romeo '78, Chris(Feuerstein) Ryan '78, Cindy(Niggemeier) Davis '79, DaveOgden'77, Kathleen Hannegan '79, Russ Hubert '77, Debbie (Sigman) Lehmann '79, RichHollander '77, im (Wilhelm) Trudo '79, Edie(Niggemeier) Hollander '78, Sarah(Benne) Kirtley '79, BobSuter '78 K

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The holiday season is coming! Shopping, family events, work parties and more are just around the corner. With all the imminent stress, I am going to help you add some sparkle to the upcoming holiday trends. This season is all about simple styles, but with a different twist.

The first style is a quick ponytail with a new kick. • You can style straight or curly. • You can go as wild or little as you want. • Do some twists, braids, or even wrap some hair around part of your ponytail holder. *Helpful hint: When braiding, use either a pomade or hairspray to help control the short hair that might fall out in the braid. • Now, for the finishing touch, add pins with a little diamond or even just some glitter! The second style is for the ladies with frizzy and curly hair. Most people with curly hair have tons of frizz or feel like their curl isn’t as bouncy as usual. Well, I have loads of pointers for you! Here are a few: • Leave 30 percent or more conditioner in your hair. • Do not use a towel! Instead, use an old t-shirt, as they are known to reduce the frizz. • When dry, use a wand to help define curls. • Keep hands off the hair! The more you touch your hair, the more you disrupt the curl pattern. • Now for some glitter! You can buy some glitter hair spray at almost any hair supply store or simply make your own with glitter and a strong gel.

The final style is an elegant, simple, and trendy half up/half down that would be perfect for a company party. • I always find it easier to pin my hair when it is curled. • Always use a heat protector, and set your iron no higher than 370F. • Try using the same colored bobby pin as your hair. • To get the flower design, all you have to do is use the pieces that were left out. Twist them, then simply pin them in different directions! • And, of course, a finishing touch of some sparkle with a diamond bobby pin! Now that you have some styles, tips, and a little glitz for your holiday events, you can play with these ideas to make your hair unique from everyone else’s at your holiday celebrations. I wish you all a safe and wonderful holiday season! ¤

StreetScape Book Picks Title: Delectable Destinations: A Chocolate Lover's Guide to Missouri Author: Deborah Reinhardt About the Book: The collection of chocolate shops and artisans ranges from large factories to entrepreneurs who create bean-to-bar chocolate. St. Charles City and County are represented in the book with the inclusion of Riverside Sweets on South Main Street in St. Charles, Kilwins in St. Charles, and VB Chocolate Bar in Cottleville, Mo. The book also includes several “Tasty Tidbits,” pages that serve up travel tips to these delectable destinations. St. Charles’ Tasty Tidbit page highlights Main Street, historical attractions such as the First State Capitol, restaurants, and more. An attractive design (the book resembles a square of chocolate) and luscious photos cap off the book, which was released in February. Any chocolate fan will be sweet on this little book. Publisher: Acclaim Press Where to buy: Online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at www.DeborahReinhardt.com. Select book stores in the area– including Main Street Books in St. Charles – also carry the book. November | December

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What You Need to Know Story by Linda Stroud Tis the season for giving and receiving bling. If you’re thinking about buying a diamond this holiday season, there’s a lot you should know before you go. How will you know which one to choose? How can you be sure the diamond you pick is the best quality for the best price? And how can you be sure you’re actually getting what you’re paying for? While most people can recite the 4 C’s that determine the look and price of a diamond, few really understand how variables within those 4 C’s can dramatically affect the cost, as well as their enjoyment, of the purchase. Factors like shape and proportions of the cut can affect the sparkle factor and perception of size. For example, an ideal-cut, round stone should have a table that is 65% of the diameter of the diamond, and the depth should be a certain percentage to get the most sparkle factor. If it’s deeper, then there’s more weight underneath and the top will appear smaller. If the cut is more shallow, then the diamond appears to be a larger stone, but it won’t sparkle as much. You might have to ask yourself if you prefer a diamond that has that spectacular sparkle or if you prefer one that looks bigger than it actually is. There is no right or wrong answer. It’s more about personal preference and how much you want to spend. Understanding variations and how they impact the look and price of a stone can be overwhelming. Having someone who knows diamonds and can explain the differences can make your shopping experience easier. Kim Zander, of Zander’s Jewelry in St. Charles, is a diamond expert. As a GIA Graduate Gemologist, Kim and her trained team can help you navigate the ins and outs of purchasing a diamond and find what matters most to you personally, so you can make the best choice for you. When working with customers, Kim takes the time to explain things and make sure buyers understand what they’re seeing. She uses a large, fake diamond in the store to show people the parts of a diamond and explain terms like the girdle, pavilion and table of a diamond’s cut– all of which affect each stone’s characteristics and value. She teaches clients how to use a jeweler’s loop, so they can see what they’re buying for themselves. She also shows Zander’s’ customers how diamonds are priced by explaining the Rapaport guide, which is the industry standard for pricing. Educating buyers is important to Zander. Each diamond is unique and has its own properties to consider. She offered some advice to help you find the perfect stone. 78 StreetScape Magazine

1. Plan to shop around

Diamond jewelry is an important purchase. Not only can it be a substantial outlay of money, but you’re making a lasting purchase that has symbolic and sentimental value. You want it to be just right. Plan on looking around, taking your time, and making an informed decision. However, while shopping around is important, Zander advises against buying diamonds online. Diamonds are one of those things where seeing them in person makes all the difference. She suggests starting your search at a smaller jeweler where the staff is welltrained and will take the time to explain everything you need to know.

2. Have a budget in mind

In spite of what you might’ve heard about a “rule-of-thumb” for how much you should spend on a diamond, the amount you spend is a personal decision. The cost should fit comfortably within your budget. It’s easy to fall in love with all the sparklers in the cases when you walk into a store, but if you start with an idea of what you can comfortably spend, you can find the stone that has the qualities you want within your budget.

3. Know the 4 C’s of Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Cut – The cut relates to the proportions and facets that determine the appearance of each stone. It affects the amount of light that is reflected from both inside and the surface of the stone, which is known as its brilliance. It also affects the fire– the dispersion of light– and scintillation or sparkle of the diamond. The more ideal the proportions and facets are, the more valuable the stone.

Though cut doesn’t refer to shape in terms of grading, it does play a role in the characteristics of the different shapes. Each shape has its own characteristics, as well as fans. Some of the typical shapes you might see are: round, marquise, princess cut, emerald cut, Asscher cut, pear-shaped, heart-shaped, oval, cushion, radiant, and (though not as common) even moon-shaped.

Before Buying a Diamond The round cut is the most classically popular stone, as well as the most expensive. It is a brilliant cut, which has the potential to offer the most sparkle. It’s considered to be the one potentially “perfect” cut, as it allows the most reflection of light. The princess cut is also currently a very popular cut, especially for engagement rings. If you like that “WOW” sparkle, but want something other than the more traditional round, it’s a great option. Its square shape works well in most settings, and it can give the appearance of being larger than its actual size. The fancy shapes, while beautiful, can have downsides. For instance, marquise cuts have what’s called a bow-tie effect, which affects the sparkle factor. The upside to the marquise is that its elongated shape maximizes carat weight by giving it the appearance of a much larger stone. There can be substantial variations of proportions with the fancy stones, since there aren’t really industry standards for those cuts. They have their own separate guidelines for pricing. The fancy stones are also less expensive, which is a plus if you like the look of the different shapes and aren’t as concerned about the perfect sparkle. Color – The color of a diamond is something that can often be seen with the naked eye, though slight color differences may not be visible until compared side-by-side or in different settings. For example, it may not matter to you that the diamond you’re considering has a slightly yellowish hue until you see it in a white gold or platinum setting. The white gold and platinum will make the yellow stand out more. Some people may actually find yellow diamonds more desirable. It’s a personal preference that might work to your advantage, since really white, clear diamonds are more expensive and rare. If having a white diamond is important to you, be sure to compare color and price. Clarity – Inclusions, or imperfections, in diamonds are very common. There are 11 levels of clarity grading from flawless to included. All inclusions are graded using the standard of visibility under

10x magnification. The number, size, characteristics, and position of the inclusions all affect the quality (and price) of the stone. Many inclusions are too small for anyone but a trained diamond grader to see, which means you’ll have to decide whether choosing a VS1 over an SI2 is worth the price difference. If you can’t tell the difference, nobody else will either. It may be worth paying less. Carat – The carat is a measurement of the weight of the stone. Proportions, or the dimensions of the cut, can greatly affect the appearance of stones of the same weight. Go in with an idea of the size you want, but be open to considering a stone that may weigh less but not give the appearance of a discernable difference in size. Buying a diamond that is a little less than a carat, but looks like a full carat, may save you some money-- and you’d be just as happy with the stone’s appearance.

4. Watch for “red flags”

If jewelers won’t let you use the loop, walk away. They don’t want you to see what you’re actually buying. If they insist that you make a decision on the spot, that’s a red flag too. They should be comfortable with customers shopping around and finding the best pieces for them. Ultimately, it should be about you being happy with your purchase. If you feel pressured to buy, walk away. You should also be wary of sales. While most jewelers will offer legitimate discounts from time to time, some stores are known to jack up their prices, then offer false discounts. Even if they’re not jacking up prices ahead of a sale, some chains set their starting prices higher to cover their advertising and overhead, which means their sale price could actually be higher than regular price at a smaller, familyowned jeweler. This is where understanding the Rapaport guide can really come in handy. Just be on the lookout for this, and make sure that the “deal” they’re offering is really the bargain they claim it is.

5. Enjoy the quest!

Buying that bling for yourself or someone special doesn’t have to be an intimidating experience. It can actually be fun-- once you know what you need to know to choose the diamond that’s the perfect blend of style, quality and price. Zander’s Jewelry is located at 1015 S. 5th Street in St. Charles, MO. Kim Zander can be reached at 636.946.6618, or visit zandersjewelry.com. ¤ November | December

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hat can an artist create with a 260-lb block of ice, a chainsaw and a curling iron?

Visitors can find out at the 19th annual Fete de Glace on January 28 in Historic St. Charles. Ice carvers will be braving the (hopefully) cold weather to turn massive chunks of ice into creative sculptures. Artists, many of whom are career chefs, can use chainsaws, chisels, dremel tools, ice tongs, ice shavers, routers, curling irons, regular irons and hand saws to perfect their creations. Color, however; cannot be used, and those who break the rules are disqualified. The Fete de Glace, put together by the Historic Downtown Association, will be held from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 28 on North Main Street between Jefferson and Monroe. Ice sculptors will have three hours to turn gigantic cubes of ice into unique works of art that will be voted on by the public. The festival includes two categories: single-block, 260-lb ice sculptures and five-block, monster-size ice sculptures which weigh about 1,300 lbs. A People’s Choice Award—along with a monetary prize—will be given to the top three participants in each category. Rose Wells, chairperson for the Fete de Glace, is hoping for cold and clouds. “The colder and cloudier the better for the ice,” said Wells. If the weather is very cold, visitors can gather around fire pits which will be on hand for warmth and ambiance. Children’s activities, like wax-hand dipping, will be available throughout the day if weather permits. The Fete de Glace started in 1999 as an event designed to draw families to the area in a typically slower shopping season. The Historic Downtown Association is hoping the festival will bring people down to Main Street to enjoy the local restaurants, shops and bars while checking out a unique ice sculpting competition. “It’s a family-friendly event,” said Wells. “It’s a great day to get outside after being in the house too long...The streets are full of people who want to see these amazing sculptors.” Terrence Hamner, owner of Ice Cuisine Ice Sculptures, has been participating— and winning— for years. 80 StreetScape Magazine

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Last year, Hamner’s ‘Sweet Nectar’ took first place in the Fete de Glace. His design featured a hummingbird flying above two flowers, with some vines and leaves in the background. Two years ago, Hamner created a piece that honored his dog, Candy, who had passed away the previous year. The 104-inch tall ice sculpture, named ‘Candy Girl,’ featured a girl holding a hula hoop over her head and a dog jumping through it. “Every day I play with one block of ice, and I really like the five block. It’s a challenge,” said Hamner. Hamner loves to be challenged—and he only wants to win. “I don’t like to lose. I don’t like to be a follower,” said Hamner. “If I do something, I do it 1,000%.” Hamner uses a chainsaw for 80% of the carving, and the remaining 20% is done using dremel tools and chisels to create sharp cuts and intricate details. For his business, Hamner works from the ‘comfort’ of his 15-degree freezer. To stay warm, he wears several shirts and two coats, enabling him to work in the “ice’s environment.” “It’s hard on my body. The floor is metal, which is slick with snow, and I wear chains on my shoes,” said Hamner. “But my first cut is as sharp as my last cut.” Hamner said he was “pushed into ice sculpting just like everything else in my life.” Hamner first learned ice sculpting in 2008 while working at the Marriot Hotel in Tan-tar-a. Hamner took a job as a dishwasher in a restaurant to help out a family member. He quickly rose from dishwasher to fry cook to chef to ice sculptor. The chef was sick and unable to carve the ice sculpture. Hamner, who knew his way around basic tools, stepped in, and the chef taught him the basics. It helped that Hamner was a natural artist—although it may not have seemed so on paper. “In school, I flunked out of art because I’m an individual person,

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Ice... and I’m always thinking outside the box,” said Hamner. So far out of the box that Hamner would deliberately create a charcoal piece when the project required an oil painting, or vice versa. “I wanted to be different. I didn’t want to be a follower,” said Hamner.

For more information about Ice Cuisine Ice Sculptures www.icecuisine.com

Despite his grade in art, his pieces were often featured in the school hallways, and he earned an art scholarship to the University of Central Missouri. Hamner stays true to his individuality when creating his ice masterpieces—and his artistry has won him accolades. Hamner won First Place for the People’s Choice Award for the annual Fete de Glace in 2012, as well as the last three years standing. In 2015, he took first place for his Cancer Ribbon of Hope in the Steinberg Winter Classic Ice Carving Competition. Hamner also encourages his customers to challenge him with unique pieces for their events. “[An ice sculpture] is a luxury item. Why would you want a luxury item for a special event to be a common thing?” said Hamner. So while Hamner is more than capable of creating beautiful ice sculptures of swans and hearts for a wedding, he meets personally with the clients to determine a unique piece for the individual customer. “I love the challenge to overcome all obstacles,” said Hamner. Ice Cuisine can provide sculptures for all types of events from weddings and bachelorette parties to birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, anniversaries and company events. Ice Cuisine has also created ice sculptures for advertisements and logos for companies. “What motivates me is doing something no one else has done,” said Hamner. “I like to push the ice boundaries. I love seeing the faces and reactions (when the carving is complete).” ¤ November | December

Story by Michael Grafman

From the Ol' KADI, Terrye Seigel, the great FM rock wars, and her RnR Connection! If you were in St. Louis in the 70s and 80s, then you probably witnessed a radio war between KSHE and KADI. It was a special time, and most of us knew that it was the early days of great rock n roll. One of the jocks at KADI was Terrye Seigel, and I had the pleasure of chatting with her via emails recently; of course, I asked her some questions about her rock n roll connection to St. Louis. Terrye, how did you get started in broadcasting? Hey Michael…Thanks for reaching out! Especially to “THE ENEMY” lol! I went to college in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They had a Radio and Television degree, which I could not find anywhere around here. I loved Canada and thought I could work on my accent up there. I thought I wanted to be in television, but all it took was one night at the college radio station, and I was HOOKED! What is your connection to St. Louis: with the people, the industry, and our city? I grew up in St. Louis... I was a U-City girl and moved to Ladue in Junior High. Steve Rosen, who was a great friend of my stepsister’s, first turned me onto radio. He was on KSHE, and I thought he was SO cool…AND STILL IS! I was on the air in Toronto when I got a call from Richard Miller to come home and work at KADI. He actually started me writing copy. He heard me do a voice-over

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What is your most memorable broadcasting experience in St. Louis? God, there were so many! I guess having the artists just walk in when you were on the air, and you could just put them on and play their music. Artists like Sammy Hagar, Seger or Boston, would just walk in and guest DJ for about an hour. One of the greatest in the KSHE/KADI battle has to be the infamous Elvis Costello incident. That even made it to Rolling Stone Magazine! But really, my greatest was when I beat KSHE in morning drive in just one rating period. That was my personal greatest radio moment (SORRY!). Who was the most instrumental in St. Louis in helping you build your career? It has to be Richard Miller. He didn’t care if you were male, female or what color you were, you had to be able to communicate to people listening to the radio. While his delivery wasn’t always the best, he taught me how to be a better DJ! Also getting to be on the air with DJs like Prince Knight, PEP, Ed Goodman, Gary “Records” Brown, and Jackie McCoy. You couldn’t help but become a better radio personality being surrounded by that kind of talent!

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for a commercial-- which resulted in him screaming for me to immediately come to his office. I thought I was getting fired, but he said, “I want you on Morning Drive tomorrow!” It really did happen that fast!

Terrye wtih Sammy Hagar, Favazz & Kevin Cronin January 2012

The Rock N’ Roll reunion you orchestrated back in 2012 was an event to remember. Tell us how you put that event together with Sammy, REO, POCO, Pavlov’s Dog, Missouri, and Head East? It’s a VERY long story, but to make it short, the year before, Steve Rosen wanted to get a bunch of the old DJs together. It was going to be really KSHE DJs, but I said, ‘Let’s invite everyone from that era,’-- that is how the first reunion happened over at House of Rock. That one was SO much fun that Steve Rosen, Drew Johnson and I decided to make it bigger by honoring someone. Selecting Shelley Grafman and Richard Miller was a no-brainer. As we started to work on it, it blew up bigger than we could have imagined! It went from House of Rock to The Bottleneck Blues Bar at Ameristar, and then when we heard the hotel had sold out, the GM insisted we move it to HOME Nightclub that holds 2,000 people.

But I said, ‘Come in! I’ll fill in!’ I played “Movin On” in my own band, and so I filled in. It was a trip back to the greatest time in rock for so many of us. I did it because I missed everyone. I wanted to go back too. I didn't know how great it was while I was a DJ on KADI. I was just a kid. Your views on radio today, and where is it heading? I guess this could be a book in itself. I saw a girl who is a pretty big name here in radio. In her Facebook picture, she is in a very low cut undergarment type thing, and that just made me sad. Did we work so hard to end up having to do this to get people to listen to us? DJs are no longer necessary. We used to be your lifeline to the world of music and news. Now with internet, 24-hour news and YouTube, the DJ really is no longer your best friend, that voice in the dark at night, the person that really came into your home. ¤

I've been in the concert business for a very long time, and I just started calling in favors-- but there was no begging. Everyone was on board instantly when they heard who we were honoring! Not one artist had to think about it. They just said “yes.” We had David Surkamp on stage in St. Louis for the first time in 9 years, and he opened with “Julia.” What a magical moment! We introduced countless DJs that had been a part of the greatest era in St. Louis radio, and we honored Shelley and Richard. Richard Miller, who was a dear friend, passed away the day before the event. He had never told me he had cancer. But, he was going to make it there. I was grieving, but the show had to go on. Sammy, Kevin Cronin of REO, Head East, Rusty Young of Poco, were all in! Missouri was coming, and they were going to have to cancel because they lost their guitar player to illness the day of.

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THE WAYWARD CRITIC It’s Still a Wonderful Life Story by Lance Tilford The holidays are upon us again, so it’s time to look to the movies for psychological torture and redemption! We’ve been through a grueling election, a nationally shared nightmare, the outcome of which will be leaving at least half the country full of despair and resentment toward their fellow citizens and the other half feeling righteously vindicated. There’s never been this level of national division, and with a new administration set to take the reins, bitter disillusionment will abound; the nation needs to heal. The answer? “Watch It’s a Wonderful Life.” Follow that with “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town,” “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” and “Meet John Doe.” These brilliant Frank Capra films are all about the average American trying to do the right thing in the face of a corrupt government and powerful business interests. It’s time to revisit these classic chestnuts, all of them wonderfully complex social fables which could have been written straight from today’s headlines. No actors were better at playing the American everyman than Jimmy Stewart and Gary Cooper. George Bailey, Longfellow Deeds, Jefferson Smith and John Doe, as well as the smart and wily women who turn them around and help them grow up (Barbara Stanwyck, Jean Arthur and Donna Reed), are aspects of all of us. Their dreams and idealism represent the classic American aspirations of common sense, decency and civility. Mr. Deeds, Mr. Smith and John Doe step into life-changing scenarios: inheriting a fortune, becoming a US Senator, suddenly thrust into celebrity that those around them want to use for their own gain. But the psychological depths of Jimmy Stewart’s George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life are rooted in the common world, the drudgery of the small town, the small business, the living month-to-month with family and community responsibilities world. He is always putting his dreams and aspirations on hold to better serve his family and his neighbors, even the customers of his “penny-ante” savings and loan business. He’s not a great man, he’s just a good man; and when tragedy nearly strikes, in his despair, he is shown what a difference he’s made in the world. Now, more than ever, we need a Clarence to show us what a sup84 StreetScape Magazine

portive quilt we’ve woven through our communities; we need the John Doe clubs to encourage us to reach out to our neighbors, to find and celebrate our common ground. We need to be reminded that we can be good individuals, good citizens and good neighbors. We can be pulled back from the brink of Potterville, the absentmindedness of Uncle Billy, and the madness of a bank run, if we just find the common good in each other and keep the oligarchs in check. These classic Capra movies weave pessimism and idealism better than any modern cinematic attempt. The '30s were Capra’s heyday as Hollywood’s most successful—and highest paid—director, and his films gave millions of Americans a spiritual uplift during the Great Depression. Capra, an Italian immigrant who made good on the American dream, was a Republican who collaborated with many liberal writers, most notably Robert Riskin, to create an American playbook that endures to this day. Whatever your political persuasion, you can read your own idealism into the characters and plot lines and still reach the same conclusions as the characters; that life is good despite our differences. So gather the family around, even your cranky Uncle Oscar who just won’t shut up about politics, for a marathon of Capra-corn; and remember, every time a bell rings, a critic gets his wings! THE WAYWARD CRITIC reviews movies, TV and media; follow him on Facebook (The Wayward Critic) and Twitter (@waywardcritic). ¤

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A CULINARY EXPERIENCE WITH

CHEF PIETRO “PETE” PULIZZI STREETSCAPE: At what restaurant can we find you? CHEF PETE: At Erio’s Ristorante, which I’ve owned since 1971. My wife, Joan, bakes most of the desserts. STREETSCAPE: What inspired you to become a chef? CHEF PETE: I love cooking and eating Sicilian food. My mom loved cooking and I was with her in the kitchen all the time, along with my two sisters, in Sicily. We never went out to eat… we cooked from what we had on the farm. We loved going to the fish market two to three times a week, though. STREETSCAPE: What is your background? CHEF PETE: I laid floors for a while when I came to the U.S. but started the restaurant not long after that. STREETSCAPE: What kinds of foods are you for mostly known? CHEF PETE: Our tutu mari is our most popular dish at Erio’s. Also, we have excellent Certified Angus Beef steaks. Also, Joan’s NY cheesecake, fresh cannolis and Murder By Chocolate cake (see recipe) STREETSCAPE: What is your specialty? CHEF PETE: My hand-tossed pizza with our own handmade Italian sausage.

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STREETSCAPE: What are the newest hottest trends in fine dining? CHEF PETE: Just the fact that more people are dining out more regularly, even during the week. It actually can cost more to go to the grocery store these days. We have waiting lines during the week sometimes and that’s great. STREETSCAPE: Do you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share with our readers? CHEF PETE: Murder by Chocolate Cake!

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Chocolate Cake

- 1 lb (16 1 ounce squares) of semi sweet chocolate - 1 cup sugar - 1 lb (four sticks of butter) - 1 cup half-and-half - 6 eggs - 1 tablespoon vanilla - dash of salt (omit if using salted butter) Coarsely chop or great the chocolate to hasten melting. Combine chocolate, sugar, butter, vanilla, half-and-half and salt in heavy bottomed saucepan or double boiler.

Remove sides of spring form pan. Pour glaze over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until set. Garnish as desired with whipped cream, fruit or berries. Yield 12-14 servings

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Place over low heat and stir occasionally until mixture is melted, smooth and well blended. In a large bowl slightly beat eggs with whisk… Slowly add warm chocolate mixture to beaten eggs, whisking until smooth. Line outside bottom of 9 inch springform pan with foil. Butter bottom and sides of pan. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes. The cake will look cooked about 2 inches around the edges and a toothpick inserted in that area will come out clean. The middle will look loosely set, almost unbaked. It will set after refrigeration. Cool at room temperature. Then refrigerate until chilled. Glaze - 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate - 3 tablespoons butter - 2 tablespoons half-and-half 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Melt milk chocolate in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Combine chocolate and butter until well melted, add half-and-half and corn syrup. Mix well.

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Start Planning Now to Unleash a Profitable Story by Linda Stroud Photos by Michael Schlueter The end of the year is a time for family and celebrations, but it’s also a time for small business owners to reflect on where their businesses stand: to give some thought to what’s working and what’s not and assess where they thought they’d be versus where they actually are.

If you’re feeling discouraged or finding that being an entrepreneur isn’t quite matching up with the vision of success you had when you started out, now is a great time to put a plan in place and make 2017 the best year yet for your business! Winston Churchill famously said, “He who fails to plan is planning to fail,” and when it comes to starting and running a small business, that seems to be true. Danette Kohrs, Business Growth and Development Specialist and co-founder of the Build It 2 Grow program for entrepreneurs, says that roughly 80% of startups will fail within five years. Another 10% will survive but never reach a healthy, thriving stage. Only 4% will reach a thriving stage of positive cash flow, smooth-running operations and steady, sustainable growth. Why do so many startups fail? Kohrs says, “Most fail for the same reason I love entrepreneurs. They have a dream and passion, and they jump in with both feet, without really knowing what’s in store. They are ready to take it all on and make it work… except they don’t know what they don’t know, and it gets really hard.”

There are a lot of moving parts to managing the day-to-day operations of any business. All entrepreneurs start out with their own strengths and weaknesses, and each business can come with its own set of challenges. New business owners can quickly find themselves overwhelmed, overworked, disillusioned, underpaid, and struggling to survive. Of the 80% who don’t make it, many have a great business idea, but they’re forced to throw in the towel because they run out of time, energy or money. 88 StreetScape Magazine

Cathy Sexton, founder of The Productivity Experts, certified Profit First Specialist, and Business Results Strategist, also sees the tendency for entrepreneurs to take it all on themselves and jump in with gusto, only to find that what they don’t know can really hurt their businesses. Sexton says, “Small business owners try to wear too many hats. They know what they’re good at, but most don’t understand the business side. They get into the trap of thinking it’s about just working harder, but it’s not. It’s about working smarter.”

So, how can you work smarter, make the coming year better than the year before, and be one of the successful 4%? Positioning your business to be one of the success stories means setting goals, developing a plan, putting systems and processes in place that support scalable growth, and becoming profitable. It’s all about getting the expert help you need and using all available resources to make your business as solid as it can be.

There are lots of resources out there if your dream of owning your own business isn’t matching up with the reality. There’s no shame in admitting you don’t know it all and can’t do it all, but it would be a shame if you closed up shop without reaching out to experts who can help you fill in the gaps. The good news is that you can learn what you don’t know. And nobody can (or should) try to do it all. So… your first step in planning to make 2017 the best year ever for your business is to find someone with the expertise to help you in the following areas:

Setting Goals

Setting goals and having a clear vision of what you want for your business in the coming years is one of the first steps to creating a stronger business. After all, how can you get anywhere if you’re not clear on where you want to go?

Goals should be specific and measurable– clarity is key. Sexton emphasizes that entrepreneurs must realize that personal and business goals are all intertwined. Sexton remarks, “It isn’t just a business. It’s YOUR business. Your personal goals are part of it. You started your business to not only do something you love, but to provide income for your family and create the life you want.” For Sexton, creating the life and business her clients envision involves starting from what they want the end result to be and working backwards. She says, “First you have to understand the desired outcome. Then you can create the plan to get there.” Kohrs adds that planning also helps define realistic and obtainable goals.

Developing a Plan

Kohrs and Build It 2 Grow co-creator Michael Bitter live by the quote, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” It defines their program. Attributed to Antoine de Saint-Exupery, a French writer and poet, the quote gets to the heart of why so many small businesses fail– the failure to plan.

Planning is everything. Business owners need to engage in strategic planning and develop a mindset that planning is a top priority. It’s easy for business owners to put off planning in the busy-ness of running a business. But if you can think of goals as your destination, then planning becomes the road map to get you there. Expert evaluation can help you determine what’s working and what’s not. It can be difficult to acknowledge or look at areas of weakness, but an honest assessment of your strengths and weaknesses will help you create a plan that fits your needs and fills in the gaps for your business.

Putting Systems and Processes in Place According to the experts, systemization is a critical piece of the puzzle for sustainable, scalable growth. If you want to beat the 80% failure rate, systematize everything you can. From Kohrs’ perspective, “Without the necessary systems and processes in place to manage and sustain growth, a company that keeps growing is often just digging its grave faster.” Profitable growth is the overall goal for entrepreneurs, but what good is growth if you can’t keep up with it? Small businesses can really get into trouble fast when they have orders or requests for services they can’t handle, and that inability to effectively manage new business can sink even the most promising enterprise! Many business owners initially resist systemization and feel the rigid nature of systems and processes isn’t for them, but both Kohrs and Sexton

point out that, once systems and processes are in place, things run more smoothly. It actually frees owners up to be more creative and spend more time doing what they love about their businesses.

Anything that is repeatable should have a system or process in place, and it’s important that each system and process be clearly defined and well-documented. According to Kohrs, “Every business has systems, but most of the time they’re either different for every person, or they’re all in the business owner’s head. That’s where the bottleneck comes in.” Bottlenecks sap productivity and efficiency and have a negative effect on the day-to-day operation of a business. Well-defined, documented systems provide consistency, save time and money, prevent items from falling through the cracks, make it easier to train new employees, and allow owners to turn duties over to others with the assurance that tasks will be handled appropriately and efficiently.

Becoming Profitable

Once you’re doing what you love and playing to your strengths with a plan and systems in place, profitability can come. It is an organic outgrowth of planning. It’s also the ultimate goal for any business. After all, you got into business to make money and thrive, right? But many entrepreneurs find that expenses always seem to “eat up” potential profits, which means that, even once you have a healthy flow of revenue, you still might find yourself barely scraping by. Barely surviving financially isn’t part of a successful plan! The reality that expenses always seem to expand and “eat up” profits is a common phenomenon… and one most entrepreneurs know all too well. Sexton uses the Profit First program with her clients as a strategy for taming the “cash-eating monster” and ensuring their businesses have a solid foundation for financial survival. It basically flips the traditional accounting method used by most businesses to ensure owner pay and profits are at the top rather than the bottom of the priority scale. Whether you choose to outsource accounting or do it yourself, this system can help you reap the rewards of your hard work and finally get paid what you’re worth.

Don’t let another year go by feeling frustrated and discouraged, and definitely hold off on throwing in the towel if you’re so inclined. Contact the experts and start making a plan now. Who knows? You may find that 2017 is the year your business goals and dreams are finally realized! Danette Kohrs offers a free “Growth Engine Blueprint” that shares proven strategies for driving predictable, profitable growth at SystemsProfitGrowth.com.

For more information on Profit First and creating a solid business plan, Cathy Sexton can be reached at Cathy@TheProductivityExperts. com or 314-267-3969. ¤

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Story by Robin Jefferson Photos by Lance Tilford TPH Media’s newest offering utilizes the latest audio/video addition is using technology to add even more flavor and excitement to an already burgeoning brand. StreetScape Studios will soon open to the public from its location at 3501 New Town Blvd. “It’s part of a bigger vision,” said Tom Hannegan, publisher of StreetScape Magazine and founder of TPH Media. StreetScape Magazine’s website, and thus its readers, will be the first to benefit from the Sstudio’s capabilities. “The StreetScape Studios will allow more audio and visual for the new website.” For example, a story on a local chef or a band will come alive through the website with links to recordings or live performances or demonstrations. “We can embed these things into the magazine issues flip books on the website. A visitor will be able to click to read about the chef and then click again to see them talking or preparing a dish. It’s the same with a band. The visitor will be able to see, hear and read all about them all at the same time in one spot on the new website. It will be a package deal that really leverages a business’s marketing efforts.” Advertisers with the magazine will have additional options at their disposal, Hannegan said. “Because our new website is so robust, it has many more capabilities. The more robust the website it, the more capabilities it has. This is great for advertisers. Visitors to the website can click on antheir ad and see and hear commercials, demonstrations or sound bites.” The Studios space is broken into two types of studios—photography and videography—each containing an infinity or cyclorama wall. The walls are curved surfaces that blend the floor and wall together so that whatever artist places in front of it—whether an object or a

s o i d u t S person—will appear to float against a simple and seamless background. The cyclorama wall located on the video side of the StreetScape Studios is even larger and is a “green screen” wall. The particular shade of green allows images to appear behind the photographer’s or videographer’s subject through computer animation. Each studio side has a bay door in case someone needs to bring in larger equipment or to do product shoots with large items. A WhisperRoom™ has been added on the video side. The WhisperRoom™ is a sound isolation enclosure that can be used for video work, voice overs, voice recordings and storybook readings, among other things. Every WhisperRoom™ component, including the door, is constructed of fiberboard and wrapped with a durable clothtype material for sound isolation. There are also changing and makeup areas. While the StreetScape Studios will be used for video and photography for the magazine and its content, Hannegan plans to open up the StreetScape Studios for rent to the public as well. They studios can be rented as an “empty box” for companies who will bring in their own equipment and crew, or they can choose to rent basic lights and camera gear to fit their needs. StreetScape can also connect companies with a professional photographer and/or video crew. “I’m look-

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commercial studios in the city. It’s also in a great location near New Town, easy access from I-370, and very easy access into and out of the studio itself.”

“creative people. The studios may host weekly networking events where tips, and tricks and trends are shared by subject matter experts.

Hannegan said StreetScape Studios will be the first of its kind in St. Charles County. Though Lindenwood University has a studio, it is not always open to the public.

StreetScape Studios is operational now, and has already been utilized by several local photographers and film makers, Hannegan said. Completion of the StreetScape Studios is expected by winter 2017. ¤

He wants to also eventually offer to open the StreetScape Studios up for photographers, videographers, and others, kind of like as a kind of business incubator, but for ing at it to be a place that people can rent out for photographers or models or even companies that want to do training videos or commercials,” Hannegan said. Professional photographer Lance Tilford of Lance Tilford Photography/Limelight Studio said he “can attest to what a great working space it is for a photographer or video crew.” Tilford has been “breaking in” StreetScape Studios prior to the studios’ opening and has been excited about the space. “This is the only professional studio space for commercial photography that is available this side of the river; the cyclorama wall and the green screen cyclorama wall are top-notch and will give photographers, videographers and companies looking to do product and promotional work a professional, affordable advantage,” he said. “It’s an especially great option for companies who need product, people shots, and/or testimonial videos, etc, but can’t justify the high prices of the

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Robert E. (Bob) O'Brien President Gateway Auto Staff

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President/CEO America's First Financial

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Chief Financial Officer New Frontier Bank

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What’s Your Swag?

Confluence with Michael Shonrock

I have been thinking about swag.

I’m not talking about curtains or the free stuff you get at conferences. I’m talking about gravitas, prestige, the way you carry yourself. When you walk into a room, are you confident and poised? That’s swag. In the past year at Lindenwood, we’ve entered into partnerships with Under Armour for our athletic apparel, Barnes & Noble for our on-campus bookstore, and Chickfil-A and Qdoba as part of our food service enhancements with Pedestal Foods. These kinds of partnerships give us some swag, the kind of swag our students and prospective students notice. When freshmen show up here for the first time, they were recently high school seniors, and they had all the swag. When they start classes that first day, however, it’s mostly gone, in spite of their best efforts. It is hard to project confidence when you’re nervous, trying to find classes, meeting new people, and figuring out your professors. Over time, it comes, gradually. Confidence grows as students get involved in campus activities and find their peer groups. We get to watch as they become campus leaders and develop into something resembling, more and more, adults. When they walk across the stage at commencement--well, swag doesn’t get much better than that. Of course, as they make their way into their careers and start those first post-college jobs, they have to start all over again as the cycle goes on and on. So, what is your swag? If you don’t know, 94 StreetScape Magazine

you probably just haven’t looked hard enough. What are you good at—music, bookkeeping, yard work, listening? Maybe you’re a great parent or you haven’t had a traffic ticket in 25 years of driving. Whatever it is, it’s yours. Once you find it, own it.

Michael D. Shonrock, Ph.D., is the 22nd president of Lindenwood University, an undying optimist, and a self-described futurist. He welcomes reader comments at streetscape@lindenwood.edu. ¤

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Story by Kate Santellano

Photos by Michael Schlueter

It is Saturday night, and you have plans with your friends. Well, you have plans to go out with your friends that is. Where to go and what to do are always the big decisions. Movies, dinner and cocktails are the usual suspects. But how about something unique, fun, and entertaining?

ties for groups of friends, families and corporations. Pinot's Palette hosts fundraisers for nonprofits as well. “We just finished a nationwide event to raise money for St. Jude's Children’s Research Hospital at 122 studios across the country, and we work with local groups as well.”

How about grabbing your friends and picking up a paintbrush for a night of painting and sipping wine? What more could you ask for?! Try a paint-and-sip studio. It's pretty much what it sounds like- you get to sip on some wine or beer from the bar while an artist leads you step-by-step to create your own version of the featured painting.

“Pinot's Palette strives to always deliver the Pinot's Promise: to deliver consistently exceptional service in an upscale environment. We greet our customers at the door, keep a clean studio, provide real glass drinkware, as well as provide plates, cutlery and napkins for guests to use for any snack they bring to class. Every class should be a stress-free party!”

Pinot’s Palette - Lake St. Louis allows customers (artists for the night) to mingle with friends while painting a masterpiece they can take home. “It's fun, relaxing, and first timers are always surprised that they CAN do it!” said Shanna Palans, owner of Pinot’s Palette – Lake St. Louis. Customers are given a blank 16x20 canvas. The instructor walks through the steps to create the featured painting. “Just because you have the same color palette of paints, the same brushes and the same art instructor, in no way means that you will end up with the same painting,” said Palans. Pinot's Palette - Lake St. Louis has public painting classes which are perfect for girls’ nights out, birthdays, date nights or even a night out by yourself. “We also host private parties in our Sky's the Limit Room to celebrate just about any occasion: bachelorette parties, family reunions and corporate events.” Corporations are always looking for innovative ways to bring their teams together to build continuity between teams. Pinot’s Palette – Lake St. Louis has several options available, from painting individual canvases to a team jigsaw puzzle where participants paint one section of the puzzle and put it together at the end to create a giant canvas. They also do custom artwork for teams that can include something industry-specific or a company logo. Pinot’s Palette – Lake St. Louis is currently booking holiday par96 StreetScape Magazine

Reservations are recommended but not required. Calendars are available online and show the paintings featured by day. To book a private function or for more information call (636) 265-0799 or visit www.pinotspalette.com/lakestlouis. ¤

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