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Style-Minded, Stunning Eyewear

Black Optical: A Place Where Design And Experience Converge, Shaping Identity In The Process Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson “Black Optical has never been about selling glasses,” says Madelein Black, marketing director. “It's a place where design and experience converge, shaping identity in the process.” Founded by Gary Black in 2007, the brand began with a single showroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a simple premise: eyewear is personal. Today, Black Optical operates six showrooms across...

Beauty

Destination Sanctuary For Lasting Vitality

Discover EXO: Where Cutting-Edge Science Meets Indulgent Self-Care And Longevity Article by Stacey Collins Bibb | Photography by John Lore What if there were a place where every stratum of beauty and wellness, from core vitality to surface radiance, could be thoughtfully elevated in one extraordinary setting? Infused with playful luxury and anchored in cutting-edge science, EXO offers precisely this kind of transformative experience. Located just a short drive from St. Louis in Edwardsville...

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Jewelry That Threads Art, Creativity, Life

Artisan Randi Chervitz Is Inspired By Intertwining Fabric, Precious Metals And Gemstones Article by Julie Brown Patton Creating one-of-a-kind bijouterie: To reflect the evolution of Uncommon Threads Jewelry, the custom work of artisan and founder Randi Chervitz is metamorphing into the business name RC Studio Jewelry.  "Each piece of my handmade jewelry reflects a unique, independent spirit. I enjoy working with geometric structures, colorful stones and textures to produce jewelry with rustic...

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Home Design Fall Tips

Sarah Corrigan, Owner, The White Hare, Suggestions For Warmth, Coziness Article by Julie Brown Patton Add textured throws and pillows in warm autumn colors to sofas and chairs.  Place scented candles and lanterns on mantles and shelving for cozy glows.  Decorate outdoor entryways with faux pumpkins and a festive fall wreath.  Fill vases throughout the house with beautiful fall foliage.  Create a fall centerpiece in a dough bowl using pinecones, small pumpkins and...