Home + Design

History at Home

Simon Ashley Design Studio Remodels a Webster Groves Historic Home Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Carey Campbell This classic Queen Anne home, built in 1910 for Carrie and Havlock Simmons, stands as one of Webster Groves' most intriguing architectural treasures. It was rumored to have been rolled on logs from its original Jefferson Road lot to its present location tucked at the northwest corner of Rock Hill Road and Halfenstein Avenue. Whether legend or fact, the home carries a story...

Life + Culture

The Legacy You Leave Behind

Why Investing In Your Story Matters More Than Ever Article by Kathy Evans | Photography by Provided Twenty-five years ago, I started “Write for You” Life Stories with the goal of helping people preserve their own histories. In the two and a half decades since, I've watched a profound shift take place. The dinner table conversations that once wove our family narratives together have given way to scattered calendars and Zoom calls. Yet the hunger for connection—for knowing where we come from—has...

Local Services

Flowers Bring Joy

Joy Petalers Repurposes Leftover Flowers to Share the Love Article by Erin Kuhlmann | Photography by Provided By the time you step into the new Joy Petalers workshop, the scent of fresh blooms hits you first — roses, hydrangeas, maybe a hint of eucalyptus. Then you notice the color: buckets of soft pastels and vivid jewel tones line the tables, and hands move gracefully as volunteers trim stems, tie ribbons, and chat about their day. It feels like stepping into a secret garden built entirely...

Fitness

The Strength of Investing In Yourself

Why The Smartest Return on Investment Is Your Own Health Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Provided When we think about investing, it’s often in terms of portfolios and retirement plans. But one of the most meaningful investments you can make is in your own health. At Body20 in Des Peres, studio manager Joshua Carter, PhD, FMS, SFMA, helps clients do exactly that. Located at 12115 Manchester Road, the studio’s EMS training combines Electro Muscle Stimulation technology with expert...