Style + Beauty

Custom Jewelry Handmade By Soul Mate Sisters

Kindred Spirits Designs Duo Spreads Joy Through Wearable Treasures Article by Julie Brown Patton Two sisters share a bond deeply rooted in faith, resilience and the belief that love unites all people. They also co-founded and together operate the bespoke jewelry business, Kindred Spirits Designs, LLC. Paige Nichols navigates life with courage while managing multiple autoimmune conditions, and Ally Nichols, her younger sister with Down syndrome, faces unique challenges. But it’s in these...

Education

Marketplace Revival From STL

Local Female Executives Ignite Christian Movement With Professional Women Through Marketplace Ministry With National Impact Article by Sarah Guldalian | Photography by Images by Sandra St. Louis is home to a faith-based event designed to inspire and unite professional women from across industries and states. Formerly known as The Christian Business Women’s Breakfast, this gathering is uniquely marked for encouraging spiritual and professional growth in female leaders. It has been so...

Shopping

Let Bags Lead

Handbag Extraordinaire Stephanie Keyser Shares Fall Styling Tips Article by Mel Boban | Photography by Tatiana Cuzcueta, Gracie Belle Collins Most people think the hardest part of getting dressed is finding the perfect fitting clothing items, or matching their shoes to their shirt. Handbags are rarely the issue, but designer Stephanie Keyser knows that's exactly the problem. "The biggest style mistake I see is treating one bag as the default for every outfit," says Stephanie, founder of her...

Shopping

Designed To Roam The World

Rungolee Founder Travels The World For Inspiration To Create Timeless, Culturally Rich Collections Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson Rungolee founder and creative director Anjali Kamra says her clothing is “designed to roam the world.” She has done just that in creating her small-batch, luxury women’s ready-to-wear brand inspired by global travel. “I travel the world to create collections that have cultural depth and richness as well as contemporary elegance,” Anjali says. She describes the...

Arts + Culture

Individually Stylized Artwork That's Fresh

Expressive Artist Elysia King Knows Learning 'The Whys' Behind Client Requests Brings Her Tremendous Joy Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Courtesy of Elysia King Metamorphosing from an ER/ICU nursing career into full-time art during 2021 enabled St. Louis-based artist Elysia King to facilitate healing in a whole new way. "I believe art is transformative, and I’m passionate about collaborating with clients to tell their stories. From painting blank walls to wedding days, my work...

Arts + Culture

Where Creativity Meets Community

Experience Award-Winning Artists, Live Entertainment And Family Fun All Weekend Article by Kelley Lamm | Photography by Melinda Roemer/Mosaic Fine Art Festival Discover a weekend where creativity fills every corner of Historic Main Street in St. Charles. The 31st Annual Mosaics Fine Art Festival returns Sept. 11–13 with more than 100 juried artists, live music, interactive children's experiences, local shopping, dining and even pet adoptions. Whether searching for an original masterpiece or...

Home + Design

Create Mood With Wallcoverings

From Timeless Elegance To Bold Artistry, Discover Wallcoverings That Beautifully Transform Moods Article by Kelley Lamm Walls are no longer simply the backdrop of a room, they've become the statement. Today's wallcoverings offer an opportunity to transform a space, create emotion and express personal style in ways paint alone simply cannot. Whether you're drawn to timeless stripes, elegant florals, bold geometric patterns or whimsical murals that spark imagination, the latest collections...

Event Planning + Services

Little Animals Creating Big Memories

How Little Dreamers Barnyard Brings Magic Of Animal Connection To Celebrations And Beyond Article by Mel Boban | Photography by Leave It To Beaver Photography Animals are more than just companions; they have the power to spread happiness, spark joy and bring calm to chaos. Sarah Case Murphy, founder and owner of Little Dreamers Barnyard based in Washington, Missouri, is passionate about the importance of animal interactions. She says she sees firsthand the magic that happens when kids, and all...

Local Services

Every Person Belongs

Gateway Down Syndrome Association: 50 Years Of Serving, Supporting And Celebrating People With Down Syndrome Article by Abigail Bosslet Fifty years ago, seven mothers of children with Down syndrome gathered around a table with a simple but powerful goal: to create a better future for their children. It was 1976, and support for families was scarce. Parents often received devastating and inaccurate messages from medical professionals, with some being told their child would never walk, read or...

Arts + Culture

Painting To Heal And Hope

Football Injury Forces Teen To Reframe Life Article by Julie Brown Patton After 17-year-old Jatayvion “JT” Thomas suffered a football-related spinal cord injury that resulted in quadriplegia, the senior found an inspiring-to-all, different form of expression.  With the assistance of therapeutic art via Ranken Jordan's Care Beyond the Bedside program, JT is painting by using tools in his mouth to produce incredible works of art. Kristin LaRose, MSN, RN, CRRN, NE-BC, ACHE, Ranken Jordan's...