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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER

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Home Is Where the Heart Is

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Miranda Read

ACCO UNT MANAGER

AD DESIGNER

L AYO UT DESIGNER

The best thing about your home is it’s the only one exactly like it. Sure, your neigh-

Emily Lisenbee

bors’ homes may have a similar style or paint color. But the way you decorate each

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

room and the memories you create make it uniquely yours.

Julie Brown Patton, Judy Peters, Victoria Babu, Kathleen Kaiser

Maybe you’re in the market for a new home and are ready to build new memories.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

We have some fantastic real estate agents to recommend to you, plus beautiful

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interior and exterior designers to give you some inspiration for your renovations. Maybe you need a home away from home for the perfect getaway to unwind and relax. You might even desire a home on the road to a new adventure! Wherever your home is, we know it is the place you want to feel safe and enjoy life. A place that inspires you and always welcomes friends and family. From our home to yours, welcome home.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2021

FEATURES 14 Ahhh...This is the RV Life! Bill Thomas Camper Sales Has Helped Campers for 55 Years

18 Blind Ambition Offers Fashion and Function The Technology is What Intrigued Pam Sikes to Buy the Company

20 Victoria's Book Club “Home isn't where you're from, it's where you find light when all grows dark.” ― Pierce Brown, "Golden Son"

18 22

22 Gathering Spots Transferring Winter's Indoor Comfort To Outdoor Coziness

DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Back Stage

Road Trip

20 Trend Setter 22 Renovate & Refine 24 Open House 28 Inspired By 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

Captivating Local Owls: Bar None Brentwood resident and freelance photographer Sven White recently shared some hunting action shots he took of a Barred Owl pair at Memorial Park, 8600 Strassner Dr. This 15.5 acre park is nestled in a well-wooded area. Sven says they were "quite tricky to capture." PHOTOS BY SVEN WHITE

Celebrating Black History During February, Black History Month around the St. Louis metropolitan region was observed in a variety of ways, including virtual storytelling by African American authors via the Missouri History Museum; county libraries hosting online events; and the Metro Theater streaming a program to classes, virtual schools, homeschoolers, learning pods and youth organizations about how Cassius Clay become boxer Muhammad Ali.

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A door that leaves a lasting

First Impression

CUSTOM ENTRY DOORS Design • Build • Install

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AROUND TOWN and marketing. He formerly worked at Northern Illinois University as director of undergraduate admissions. At Fontbonne, Quinton will oversee admissions, international affairs, financial aid and marketing and communications, among other responsibilities. "Students’ dreams, challenges and individual circumstances matter to me in the most personal way, and I believe many within the Fontbonne community share this altruistic conviction," he says. Quinton led admissions' efforts for Cornell University, the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, Grinnell College and DePaul University.

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION DONATES $15,000 TO CARING SOLUTIONS On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation, 2021 HBA President Bill Wannstedt of Consort Homes (left) presented a $15,000 donation to Caring Solution’s founder Madi Hawn. The donation will be used to add a doorway between

the

organization’s

Valentine

Place

Respite Home and adjacent apartment building, making respite services for families in crisis more accessible. Caring Solutions designs and provides services to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families. HBA is a local trade association of 600-plus member

firms

representing

the

residential

construction industry.

CONVENIENT, 24/7 ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR BRENTWOOD PROGRAMS Those interested now can register online for Brentwood programs and activities, as offered by city staffers of the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department. This new approach includes youth programs, special events, facility rentals and ice rink activities. Look for detailed tutorials shared via social media on how to make a personal account and navigate through the online system, which is called WebTrack.

FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY NAMES QUINTON CLAY VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT, MARKETING Quinton Clay joined the staff of Fontbonne as vice president for enrollment management 10

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CAM'S ART-MAKING TUTORIALS PROVIDE INSPIRATION FOR PERSONAL ART ACTIVITY The Art Toolkit from Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is a resource of art-making tutorials for kids and artists of all ages. It's available anytime online.

The current kit guides everyone in molding and sculpting a clay tile, then debossing and creating textures on the surface using recycled objects. This project can be completed with supplies from home or a local art store: air dry clay, paint, rolling pins, a ruler, stamps and recycled objects. "The Stars in My Streets" is inspired by Great Rivers Biennial artist Kahlil Robert Irving.

ST. LOUIS CIRCUS HARMONY PERFORMERS CREATE COOKBOOK ‘Flying’ Circus Harmony children combined ‘daring and delicious’ to create a digital cookbook and videos that feature favorite family recipes accompanied by some flipping, flying and flinging! Each dish is paired with an exciting circus act, covering 40-plus recipes. The Circus Harmony Cookbook is an online publication with which viewers can turn pages, and on each page, is a recipe and accompanying video. What dish pairs best with contortion, with juggling or with trapeze? What’s the famous shrimp stir fry recipe and who will be the shrimp? Can a taco ride a unicycle? For details, call 314.226.3633 or email circuslady@circusharmony.org.

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/ Clayton using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think. CityLifestyle.com/Clayton

BACK STAGE ARTICLE KATHLEEN KAISER

M AT I N EE CH AT 5 STAR MOVIE R E VI E W CHERRY—RATED R DIRECTORS/PRODUCERS: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo WRITERS: Angela Russo-Ostot, Jessica Goldberg – Based on a novel by Nico Walker STARRING: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor, Michael Rispoli, Jeff Wahlberg, Forrest

Goodluck,

Michael

Gandolfini,

Daniel R. Hill, Fionn O’Shea and Ann Russo Who knew the movie-making tag team of Anthony and Joe Russo [the brothers who created such fabulous Marvel movies as Captain America (2014), Captain America:

Civil

War (2016), Avengers:

Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: End Game (2019)] could yield such a fabulous, semi-autobiographical film, based on the novel of the same name by Nico Walker? But yet, here we are… Brazenly raw, emotionally charged, and authentic to its core, Cherry takes us through the many chapters of a young man’s life. It starts with his days in college and finding Emily (Ciara Bravo), his one true love, to the

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IT’S TIME TO Design Your Life with Thompson Price.

Tom Holland in “Cherry," premiering globally March 12, 2021 on Apple TV+.

solace, pain and torment he must endure as a medic in the Iraqi War, returning home to a hero’s welcome in Cleveland, but unable to escape the PTSD that consumes him. And as this life of addiction not only consumes him, but his wife, Emily too. It isn’t long before Cherry’s best-laid plans for their lives take a detour, as he turns to robbing banks to support them, and he finds himself left with no other option. When you finally come down off the rollercoaster of emotions you will find yourself in with Cherry, you’ll realize the Russo Brothers managed to create their most fabulous film to date, as they bring Nico Walker’s Cherry to life with the outstanding and multi-dimensional performance they extract from Tom Holland, in this leading role. Tom is so amazing, viewers definitely know he’s bringing his A-game to this incredibly moving and Oscar-worthy performance. Ciara Bravo gives an exceptional performance, too, as the chemistry between Tom and her is undeniable throughout every inch of this film. Hitting in theaters on Feb. 26, and streaming on AppleTV+ starting March 12, Cherry is one of those incredible crime drama films that’s a definite must-see. It ended up being my pick for the No. 1 film of 2020.

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ROAD TRIP

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BILL THOMAS CAMPER SALES HAS HELPED CAMPERS FOR 55 YEARS

A H H H . . .TH I S I S THE RV LIFE! ARTICLE JUDY PETERS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

CAMPING IS MAKING A BIG COMEBACK.

become roadschooling. “For kids doing vir-

And the RV lifestyle is more attractive than ever.

tual school, that can be done from any place.

No one knows that better than Bradley

And that can really augment their education.”

Eubank, president and general manager of

Many RVers are on the road doing service

Bill Thomas Camper Sales in Wentzville.

projects and charitable works. There are com-

“The interest in our product has just gone

munities for 55-and-older, those with luxury

crazy in recent months. Camping and the RV

resort-style amenities, and of course the tra-

lifestyle have exploded for a variety of reasons.

ditional camper communities.

One new trend is that people are figuring

Bradley says the industry overall has been

out different ways to use RVs for more than

trending to smaller, lighter weight trailers…

just camping. They use them to ‘work from

ones that don’t need a heavy-duty tow vehi-

home’…from anywhere,” says Bradley, who is

cle. “You can use the SUV you already own to

the son-in-law of the owner, Bill Thomas. The

tow it. And these have all the same amenities,

company has been in business for 55 years.

just in a smaller footprint. You don’t have to

In a recreational vehicle, a couple or

give up anything.”

family has all the technology they need to

The top of the line camper remains the

stay connected, and a socially distant place

Airstream. Bill Thomas Camper Sales has

to stay when visiting. Homeschooling can

been an Airstream dealer for 53 years…longer CONTINUED >

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ROAD TRIP (CONTINUED)

than any dealer in the country, according to Bradley. They are the only dealer within several hundred miles of St. Louis. “Airstream is unique in its aerodynamic design and uses the highest-grade construction and materials. They vary from the 16-foot Base Camp to the 33-foot Classic.” He says the next great frontier for RVs to explore involves integrating technology, much like the trends in home automation. “We see lots of families getting into camping, but also the empty nester or retired folks who are realizing the many ways they can use it, from a weekend getaway, to traveling the country visiting their kids and grandkids. They can travel with their pets. Also, you’re on your own schedule. You have the ultimate flexibility. If you decide to stay longer at an interesting spot, you can.” Some of the neatest customer stories are those where grandparents take their grandkids for extended trips that really become ‘trips of a lifetime.’ That I love hearing about,” says Bradley. “The other things folks don’t appreciate until they’re out there doing it is that, as a family or as a couple, you wind up making more of a connection. That is our mission, to support that. It’s what we do all day every day. We’re just a small piece of the puzzle that makes it happen. And we love it.”

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Blind Ambition Offers Fashion and Function ARTICLE JUDY PETERS | PHOTOGRAPHY JANET WATKINS

THE TECHNOLOGY IS WHAT INTRIGUED PAM SIKES TO BUY THE COMPANY

PAM SIKES, THE OWNER OF BLIND AMBITION

becomes the ‘trigger’ for certain house lights coming on,

AND FORMER WEBSITE DESIGNER, SAYS IT IS THE

music playing, window treatments opening or closing,

TECHNICAL ASPECT OF HOME AUTOMATION THAT

depending on how you’ve programmed it. Scheduling your

INTRIGUES HER ABOUT THE INDUSTRY.

window treatments to open and close at certain times can

“The voice-activation and programmable aspects of

allow you to save on energy costs as well,” explains Pam.

motorized shades are really fascinating. Home automa-

She says they partner with The Sound Room in

tion systems allow you to set the mood in your home

Chesterfield Valley, Payne Family Homes, Lombardo

the minute you walk in the door. For example, when you

Homes, Benton Homes and several others allowing

come home from work and open your garage door, that

homeowners to incorporate their window treatments into

Home of Nicole and Sandeep Rao

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their home mortgage. Motorized shades can be hardwired during the construction phase, or battery powered for existing homes. Shades can offer fashion as well as function. “In shades, there are a lot of new fabrics and designs that allow you to use your shades as an accent, or as the focal point of your room. You can customize them to blend all of the colors in your room.” As far as color trends in window fashions, blues and grays are still popular, says Pam. “We’re seeing a lot of blues.”

for children’s rooms, metal finishes for office or industrial spaces, and wood grain looks for a softer tone. Pam says plantation shutters are still extremely popular. “Shutters are really timeless and can last forever.” Blind Ambition also carries draperies and can help select the fabric that best suits your needs.

Vertical window treatments have come a long way in recent years,

You can see their beautiful window treatments at the upcoming St.

and are no longer limited to the traditional vertical blinds. The new

Jude Dream Home in Inverness at Dardenne Prairie later this year.

vertical options allow privacy at night and complete openness and

This is the company’s sixth year as a proud partner of Payne Family

visibility during the day is desired.

Homes for the St. Jude Dream Home. Raffle tickets will be available

Faux wood blinds are a perfect choice when privacy at night and

in June at StJude.org/Give/Dream-Home/St-Louis.

ability to control the level of visibility and light during the day. Aluminum blinds have undergone an extensive upgrade offering a large selection of colors and textures including bright paint colors

Blind Ambition brings both beauty and convenience to homes. For more information: BlindAmbitionSTL.com or 636.579.4065.

Pam Sikes, owner of Blind Ambition

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TREND SETTER

Victoria's Book Club “HOME ISN'T WHERE YOU'RE FROM, IT'S WHERE YOU FIND LIGHT WHEN ALL GROWS DARK.” ― PIERCE BROWN, "GOLDEN SON"

Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate (2017): “I learned that you need not be born into a family to be loved by one.” This is an emotional read. The charac-

ARTICLE VICTORIA BABU

ters are fictional but the storyline is very real. The book follows the interwoven storylines of Avery Stafford, a MID-19TH

CENTURY

POET

RALPH

WALDO

lawyer from a prominent South Carolina family, and Rill

EMERSON FAMOUSLY WROTE: “A HOUSE IS MADE

Foss, the eldest of five children who were taken from

WITH WALLS AND BEAMS; A HOME IS BUILT WITH

their parents’ boat by an unscrupulous children’s home

LOVE AND DREAMS.” As we celebrate in this March

in the 1930s. At the mercy of the facility’s real-life direc-

edition where we live, here are three books to enjoy

tor, Rill fights to keep her sisters and brother together.

while nestling into your special place called home.

01 Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly (2021): For those who enjoyed Lilac Girls, Martha Hall Kelly’s Sunflower Sisters provides a vivid, detailed look at the Civil War experience, from plantations to a wartorn New York City to the horrors of the battlefield. It’s a sweeping story of women caught in a country on the brink of collapse. 20

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Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (2018): The story follows two timelines that slowly intertwine. The first describes the life and adventures of a young girl named Kya as she grows up isolated in the marsh of North Carolina from 1952–1969. The second timeline follows a murder investigation of Chase Andrews, a local celebrity of Barkley Cove, a fictional coastal town of North Carolina.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

GATHE RING

SPOTS

TRANSFERRING WINTER'S INDOOR COMFORT TO OUTDOOR COZINESS

FORSHAW OF ST. LOUIS IS NOT ONLY A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR PATIOS, FIREPLACES, FURNITURE AND OUTDOOR GRILLS -- IT’S ALSO A STOP FOR SECURING COZINESS AS WINTER TRANSITIONS TO SPRING. After being founded in 1871 by Joseph Forshaw, one of the company’s current owners, Rick Forshaw Jr., says it’s one of the oldest ARTICLE JULIE BROWN

privately owned hearth and patio retailers in the country.

PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY

“This year, it’s never too early to select and order outdoor furniture.

COURTESY OF FORSHAW

Many people are jumping on buying different furniture, and to avoid potential supply chain issues, it’s best to talk to us as soon as possible,” suggests Rick. He says contemporary style outdoor furniture in wicker, aluminum or teak is the most popular right now. They offer a variety of brands,

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colors and forms with durable materials for entertaining, dining and relaxing. One fresh way that some people are marrying the indoors and outdoors is by using outdoor furniture in indoor rooms. While still living through the COVID-19 pandemic, many are seeking new ways to enjoy outdoor living spaces. Some are investing in outfitting outdoor spaces for yearround use. One trend is to get comfortable porch furniture or to carve out space in an existing planting bed for seating nooks. It’s a good time to consider retractable shade fixtures, such as umbrellas and shade sails, to repel the afternoon sun. Drop-down screens can be installed to enclose patio spaces and guard against mosquitos. Fans for outdoor spots soon will be desired. Rick says other in-demand items currently include portable mushroom patio heaters, element heaters, fire pits, fire bowls, outdoor fireplaces -- both gas and wood -and freestanding outdoor fireplaces. He adds that Forshaw can handle construction of most of the standalone fireplaces. The company’s 22,000-square-foot showroom contains seasonal accessories, too. Forshaw store locations: + 15977 Manchester Road; 636.527.7655 + 825 S. Lindbergh Blvd.; 314.993.5570 Forshaws.com

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ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

LOMBARDO TEAMS SPECIALIZE IN BUILDING NEW RESIDENCES TO FIT ANY LIFESTYLE ANYWHERE

OPEN HOUSE

Making Dream Homes A Reality

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“A NEW HOME SHOULD BE MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO LIVE. IT’S A PLACE TO CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST OUR WHOLE LIFETIMES.” BUILDING LUXURY, CUSTOM HOMES ON INDIVIDUAL SITES CHO-

materials, partnering with the most skilled tradesmen and imple-

SEN BY NEW PROPERTY PURCHASERS THROUGHOUT ST. LOUIS/

menting a building process that features a series of inspections to

ST. CHARLES COUNTIES IS THE PLEDGE OF THE FAMILY-OWNED

ensure high standards are met. Chris adds they offer new home

AND OPERATED LOMBARDO HOMES PROFESSIONALS.

warranties that provide customers with lasting peace of mind.

“A new home should be more than just a place to live. It’s a place

The company was ranked by consumer satisfaction research firm

to create memories that last our whole lifetimes, so we’re happy

J.D. Power and Associates as one of the top three homebuilders for

to work with property owners who’ve been personally planning

customer satisfaction.

their dream home in detailed fashion on their perfect homesites,” says Chris Matteo, vice president of Anywhere Lombardo.

HOME DISCOVERY APPROACH

That’s why Chris and his colleagues offer their innovative

Whether someone is downsizing, needing more space, or is a

“Anywhere Lombardo” program. “We build your ultimate home,

first-time homebuyer, Lombardo homebuilding specialists guide

whether it’s at a 50-acre farm in St. Charles County or a homesite

customers through their Home Discovery Process.

tucked away in your favorite part of St. Louis,” he explains.

“By understanding your family size, dynamic and lifestyle,

He encourages homebuyers to “dream big” by locating spots with

we recommend floor plans to fit the needs and lifestyle of your

great schools and amazing views to combine with Lombardo’s first-

family today and for years to come. We know we’ve done our

rate craftsmanship and flexibility to customize each home.

job right when our customers are even more satisfied with their new home one year from closing than they were on the day they

QUALITY HOMES

moved in,” says Chris.

CONTINUED >

Founded in 1961, Lombardo Homes’ teams indicate they established a reputation for homebuilding excellence by using high-quality

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

“WE TREAT OUR ENTIRE TEAM LIKE FAMILY.”

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EED

As a full-service new home builder,

BUILDING PROCESS

CONVENIENT HOME

, WE A LL EED

EN OU R

M EM BER S S

Chris assures that Lombardo Homes streamlines and simplifies home building

helping

customers

arrange financing, title insurance, closing services and selecting their options and upgrades. “On-your-lot-homebuilding can be overwhelming and confusing,” Chris says. “Anywhere Lombardo makes it easy by helping to secure financing, evaluating land, working with municipalities to understand requirements and restrictions, and providing real costs before contracts are signed. We build and deliver your home on time and on budget, with minimal stress and frustration.” FAMILY FRIENDLY As a family-owned business now managed by the second generation of Lombardos (Anthony Lombardo, CEO; Anna Lisa Lombardo, CFO; Cathy Lombardo, vice president of property management; and Sebastian Lombardo, Cranbrook Custom Homes president), the Lombardo Homes management team believes they totally understand why it’s vital to help other hardworking families achieve the dream of homeownership. “It takes more than a house to make a home and we’re committed to helping families build traditions,” says Mike VanPamel, Lombardo Homes president. “We treat our entire team like family. When our team members succeed, we all succeed; if they face challenges, we all pitch in to build them back up. This has always been the Lombardo way.” Lombardo Homes was one of the first building companies in the St. Louis region to introduce custom homebuilding with production building efficiencies and modern technologies, becoming synonymous with fresh approaches, modern ideas, luxury and customer-driven customization. anywherelombardo@lombardohomes.com | 636.344.6575 Kari Green | kgreen@lombardohomes.com | 314.698.3205 Katie Bassmann | kbassmann@lombardohomes.com | 636.248.4403 LombardoHomes.com CityLifestyle.com/Clayton

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INSPIRED BY

Appreciation For What It Is Original Art by Catie Radney @catieradneyart

get the look WITH HGTV + DIY NETWORK’S ‘BARGAIN MANSIONS’ DESIGNER TAMARA DAY

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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DESIGNER TAMARA DAY IS A PUR-

skill set comes from growing up on a

VEYOR OF THE GLAM AND COZY.

farm. Growing up, she learned all of

This busy wife and mother of four styles

her hands-on skills from her dad, Ward

for the spirited home, mixing glam, com-

Schraeder. After getting married, Tamara

fort, and family. Tamara’s sense of style

and her husband took on old, dilapidated

and eye for what works has created an

homes that no one wanted and turned

insatiable demand for her interior design

them into beautiful spaces.

expertise, furniture and décor. Tamara

One home in particular made Tamara

grew up on the Midwestern plains in

the sought after designer she is today.

Salina,

While rescuing a home from foreclosure

Kansas.

Her

“do-it-yourself”

Season 3 | Episode 10 View the full project and shop for products at TamaraDay.com.

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and neglect, the economy tanked, forcing Tamara to do a lot of the work herself. To stay on budget, she went to estate sales and redesigned furniture to fit her vision for the house. Out of this experience, a new brand was born— Growing Days, Tamara’s interior design, furniture, décor and lifestyle business. On HGTV & DIY Network’s Bargain Mansions, Tamara and her crew transform big, old houses that she finds at bargain prices. While respecting the integrity and history of the homes, she integrates modern design, function and style to the space – perfect for today’s families. CityLifestyle.com/Clayton

4 MAKING VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS COUNT Online

MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

This 1-hour program will include tips and tricks for managing impressions while working from home.

Participants will take away applica-

ble skills to implement immediately, such as ways to connect virtually

that can still feel face-to-face. The

session will be led by Melenie Broyles, owner of Etiquette Saint

Louis and Etiquette Impact. Go to

STLPWA.org/event/making-virtualconnections-count to register.

11 2021 WINE TASTING AND AUCTION FOR ALIVE - RESCHEDULED Vue 17 Broadcast & Event Center

NOTE: AT PRESS TIME, THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED TO MAY 13. Enjoy a night of fine wine, craft beer and appetizers, while supporting ALIVE (Alternatives to Living In Violent Environments). Space is limited. Tickets can be secured online at

ALIVE.NetworkForGood.com/

events. Prices start at $80 each.

12 ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT Shaw Park

On March 12 [7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.] and March 13 [7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.], businesses and residents may dispose of computers, printers, phones, pagers, fax machines, small appliances,

copy

machines

and

metal items on Shaw Park's south side. Everything that plugs into walls or runs off a battery accepted. Fees apply to CRT monitors, televisions and Freon-containing items. 30

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MARCH

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18 ST. LOUIS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING 7733 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 2200

St. Louis County Port Authority

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

Board of Commissioners will hold a board meeting that includes a public forum. The board's chair will recognize any visitors who wish to address the Authority. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. Anyone who wishes to speak should appear no later than 3:55 p.m. to sign the speakers list.

18 2021 ST. LOUIS HOME SHOW **CANCELED** America's Center

The 2021 Builders Home & Garden Show is canceled due to COVID restrictions in St. Louis. This annual show offers the latest home products and services under one roof.

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