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Forty Years Of Timeless Design

Prestige Pools & Spas Celebrates 40 Years Of Creating Sophisticated Outdoor Environments Defined By Craftsmanship, Innovation And Enduring Legacy Article by Stacey Dixson | Photography by Katie Pinkston Celebrating 40 years in business, Prestige Pools & Spas stands as one of the St. Louis region’s most enduring and sophisticated names in luxury outdoor living. What began in 1985 as a family-operated swimming pool company founded by Fran and Joan Struckhoff has evolved into a premier...

Arts + Culture

Twister: The Horse That Paints

A Miraculous Twist-Of-Fate Results In The Birth Of An Equestrian Picasso Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Cameron Glenn His name is Twist-of-Fate, but everyone calls him Twister. Part thoroughbred and part draft horse, Twister is known as a warmblood horse, a combination that gives him both his good looks and kind disposition. It also makes him a fast learner and a good role model. By all accounts, Twister's lucky to be alive at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, a division of the...

Arts + Culture

Forest Park ForBooksEver

New, Local Interest Books To Explore: "How Forest Park Was Made" & "Forest Park St. Louis Gathering Place Since 1876" Article by Julie Brown Patton Forest Park is a crown jewel of St. Louis, along with being the focus of two new books.  How Forest Park Was Made by   Ian Sullivan Ian grew up in the countryside outside of St. Louis. He says Forest Park became a frequent destination to hunt down adventure, refuel imagination and stumble into learning. Still a St. Louis native, Ian...

Travel

Exploring Ecotherapy

Advice Editorial: St. Louis Area Nature Destinations Just A Hop, Skip And Jump Away Article and Photography by Mel Boban Summer often prompts destination travel for adventurers, but there are plenty of parks to explore close to home that scratch the travel itch. Head to one of these handpicked favorites to soak up Missouri's beautiful, sprawling nature. These spots remind that home can be just as gorgeous as a faraway place. Pickle Creek Trail in Hawn State Park, Ste. Genevieve Just a short...

Entertainment

Book A Rockstar Cabin Stay

Legend Lodge: Where Luxury Meets Rock’n’Roll Edge And Total Escape At This Publishers' Destination Pick Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Ryan Media Group For a backstage pass to peace, passion and pure forest aura, head to Legend Lodge. This newly renovated, exclusive rockstar retreat on 17 private acres of secluded woods is located in Logan, Ohio, just 6 miles from Hocking Hills State Park. "Mark and I wanted to create property located in a place where people could...

Food + Beverage

Sunshine, Style And Sips Of Summer

Elevated Essentials Designed For Sunshine-Filled Afternoons, Relaxation And Outdoor Entertaining Article by Kelley Lamm Panache 16k Gold Olive and Blue Gradient Sunglasses by Lunetterie Générale at Fashion Clinic Sophisticated with a bold summer edge, these luxury sunglasses feature striking gradient lenses and elegant gold detailing, making them the perfect finishing touch for poolside glamour and sunny escapes. Simi Bandeau Swimsuit in Lemon by Boux Avenue Bright, playful and...

Sports + Recreation

'The' Rawlings Experience

Team Rawlings: Immersive Retail Store/Museum In West St. Louis County Delights Baseball, Softball And Sports Fans Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Courtesy of Rawlings Play Ball, Play Rawlings! A top destination in St. Louis for baseball fans, players and sports enthusiasts is 'The Rawlings Experience,' a 14,000-square-foot facility at Westport Plaza featuring the Glove Vault with historic memorabilia, a custom glove design bar and a virtual batting "hit lab." The site features a...

Arts + Culture

New Children's Book Written By Local Police Officer

Meet Officer Treetop, A Giraffe Who Shares Important Bike Safety Lessons Article by Julie Brown Patton Ellisville resident and Maryland Heights Police Department   Officer Ryan Schneider authored a new book titled A Day With Officer Treetop On Patrol. " My family was a big inspiration. When my two children were growing up, I read to them but none of our books really explained what police officers do day to day. I wanted to create something that'd help them and other kids better understand...

Food + Beverage

City Wide Beer, Citywide Philanthropy

4 Hands Brewing Company Celebrates A Decade Of Charitable Support To Nonprofits Article by Julie Brown Patton "In 2016, we created a beer to give back to the city that gave everything to us. Our vision for a philanthropic beverage became City Wide. This beer is our voice, our change agent in the community and our badge of honor. We see City Wide as collaborating with everyone who claims they're 'from St. Louis and for St. Louis,'" states Kevin Lemp, 4 Hands Brewing...

Auto + Marine

Unique Motorcycle Show

Longtime Sound Engineer Brings People Together At Cycle Showcase St. Louis With 40 Works Of 'Two-Wheeled Art' In St. Louis Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by John Lore “When you talk about bike shows, people think of a bunch of bikers standing around a Hooters parking lot,” says Randall Noldge, founder and curator of Cycle Showcase St. Louis. “As much as I love a Hooters Parking lot, this isn't that. It’s more like an art gallery.” Randall started Cycle Showcase St. Louis as...