Home + Design

Battling Clutter

St. Louis Closet Co. Teams Change Lives Through Home Organization Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson “I love what I do every single day; it makes such a difference in people’s lives.” Jennifer Q. Williams founded Saint Louis Closet Co. as the first locally-owned, floor-based closet company in St. Louis. She did so during 1991, during her first semester of graduate school. She says she made a decision to “do what she loved: change people’s lives through home organization.” With a bachelor's...

Home Services

Quality Window Coverings With Pizzazz

Fabrics, Energy Efficiency, Motorization Never Been Better: Two Blind Guys Article by Julie Brown Patton While windows set the stage for a home's interior design, window coverings harmonize the overall mood and appearance. That's why Debra Kinsinger, owner of Two Blind Guys with a location in Chesterfield and another in Des Peres, specializes in providing a full 360-degree window covering experience for clients.  Whether one is seeking Roman shades, sheer shadings, blinds, plantation shutters...

Home + Design

Personalized Interior Design

Three French Hens Provides Complete Mix Of Furniture, Fabrics, Florals, Lighting, Rugs, Colors, Textures, Tips Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Carol Green The Graceful Lens Interior design expertise and corresponding home decor items from A to Z await at Three French Hens, a Wildwood-based destination infused with unique furniture, decor, florals and gifts.  Creating client mood boards and serving as a dedicated design partner is the self-professed 'happy place' for the store's...

Food + Beverage

Stuffed French Toast

A Family Favorite Breakfast Treat That Can Be Made Night Before Article by Susan Brewer, Service First Real Estate Agent This recipe is a terrific breakfast choice for special occasions, holidays or delighting overnight houseguests.  ingredients: Cream Cheese Filling 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened ⅓ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 1 large egg French Toast 1 loaf of Texas toast, 8-10 pieces (1-inch thick slices) ...

Home + Design

The White Hare

Filling Homes With Unique Florals, Home Accessories And Furniture Since 2003 Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Mike Winslow The White Hare shop is known for specializing in customer service. The mother-daughter operations team has been filling homes with unique furniture, florals and accessories since 2003.  Sarah Corrigan says the two used to shop together when her mom, Mary Kay Carapella, was in real estate, and she was doing murals and faux finishes just out of college...

Life + Culture

Chelsea's 4 Room Favorites

Advice Editorial: Every Space Should Provide Inspiration Article by Chelsea Haynes Abstract Bookshelf        As an avid reader, this is how I keep up with all my literary goods. A Mixer        I'm not   a baker, but every blue moon I love to make cookies or cakes from scratch. Lampe Berger      My home is not complete without my signature fragrance and a clean feel.  Sunday Stems      A Sunday ritual is buying myself a gorgeous bouquet.

Arts + Culture

Awakening Soul Energy

Lindsay Wanner Evolves From Sketchbooks To In-Demand Sports/Music Visual Artist Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided "I like to create things that no one else has created before." During December of 2017, St. Louisan Lindsay Wanner set up a studio space in her garage so she could develop her innate craft from simple colored pencil drawings of upcycled sports equipment to one-of-a-kind works of art. Her results caught the attention of fine art collectors around the world. ...

Event Planning + Services

Pleasing Pop-Up Picnic Experiences

Host A Creative Celebration With Alpaca Picnic, Starting With Valentine's or Galentine's Day Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided Encircling oneself with cheery, themed balloon igloos for a memorable Valentine's or Galentine's Day picnic celebration? Yes, please! Even in unpredictable winter weather, Alpaca Picnic founder and owner Julie Ellison says she can provide heated igloo arrangements. "We actually have several options during winter seasons, such as outdoors in...

Food + Beverage

Salad Recipe To Love

Founder Of Amalia Culinary Art Shares Recipe For Gorgeous, Fresh And Simple Dish Article by Amalia (Amy) Loli | Photography by Amy Loli Pear/Prosciutto/Burrata Salad  INGREDIENTS: Ripe Pear Prosciutto Burrata Lemon Zest Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dried Figs Red Pepper flakes DIRECTIONS: Slice the ripe pear into thin slices. Arrange pear slices on a plate, creating a base for the salad. Nestle slices of prosciutto in-between pear slices, a perfect combo of sweet and...

Life + Culture

Stable Living

R&R Ranch Provides Sanctuary For Miniature And Dwarf Horses, Donkeys Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Joan Fisher Stacy Rolfe considers herself the “chief snuggler.” In fact, the “About” section on the website of her 501(c)(3) nonprofit, R&R Ranch Miniature Horse Sanctuary, describes her this way: “If there's a chin to be rubbed, schmootz to get out of eyes, butts to be scratched or a neck to be hugged, that’s where you will find her.” But Stacy is so much more than that...