Home + Design

Building a Legacy

BenchMark Homes founder and president Mark Rasch, crafts custom-homes with his daughter Sydney Rach. Article by Lilly Anderson and Olivia Silvey | Photography by Provided Have you ever noticed how some new houses in Kirkwood and Des Peres feel uniquely designed for the neighborhood? It's as if these custom-built homes were designed by someone with an intimate knowledge of the neighborhood's charm and character. Chances are, it probably was.  Mark Rasch, founder and owner of BenchMark Homes...

August 2024

Life + Culture

Back to School

John Pitman Elementary All School Reunion, Saturday, October 19th, 3:00 - 8pm at Sunset 44 Article by Pitman All School Reunion Committee | Photography by Dave Clark It's been 50 years since the last bell rang at the school, but former students remember it like it was yesterday. Today, only the flagpole remains in honor of the beloved elementary school built in 1914. The building was demolished in 1978, but for the students who attended Pitman Elementary, the bond they share is stronger than...

August 2024

Shopping

Family Footsteps

Four generations of family have created a lasting legacy on St. Louis' name in the shoe game. Article and Photography by Lilly Anderson & Olivia Silvey In 1951, one family changed St. Louis' shoe industry forever. Wally and Joan Waldman, along with her father, Morris Goldman, founded Laurie's Shoes, known for its unparalleled customer service and lasting impact on its customers. Laurie’s is also known for its extensive selection of the most popular brands of men's, women's, and children's...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

Go Shopping with Lorilee

Lorilee Cummings is a Keller Williams Luxury Home Realtor Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Provided The Cali Tote by local designer Stephanie Keyser combines durability with design making it the ideal accessory. stephaniekeyser.com Kirkwood realtor Lorilee Cummings loves supporting women-owned businesses. lorilee @kw. com The Cat’s Meow in Des Peres is the only place to get this whimsical St. Louis platter. catsmeowpersonalized.com Story Seven in Webster Groves has needlepoint key...

August 2024