Home Services

Home Organization Tour With Saint Louis Closet Co. Designer

When one of our own designers decides it's time to transform her home with custom storage solutions, you know the results are going to be something special. Brittany de la Fuente, a designer here at Saint Louis Closet Co, recently completed a full home organization overhaul — and every single space was designed and installed by our team.From the kitchen pantry to the kids' closets, Brittany's home is a masterclass in intentional, beautiful home organization. We're taking you room by room for a...

Travel

Discover Italy's Best-Kept Secret

Explore Abruzzo, Italy through the eyes of Filomena Dean Article by Katrina Wright | Photography by Filomena Dean Some destinations earn their fame. Others simply wait, unhurried and unbothered, for the right people to find them. Abruzzo, Italy is the latter—a region of snow-capped mountains, Blue Flag coastline, and centuries-old olive groves that has somehow remained the best-kept secret in one of the world's most visited countries. Filomena Dean knows this better than anyone. A native of...

Finance + Legal Services

Exploring what's possible for women

Pioneer Wealth Management's power couple is helping women take control of their financial future Article by Cindy Schulze | Photography by Halle Jenkins, HJ Creatives I used to joke that my husband’s work was boring. Tim would come home excited about empowering someone with a financial strategy—annuities, income planning, or the benefits of a Roth conversion. I’d smile politely. But Tim’s true calling was building Pioneer Wealth Management, a firm grounded in people and integrity, starting...

Arts + Culture

Delve into the Laurel Canyon sound

Rockin' Chair brings the music from Laurel Canyon to the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Article by Lily R. Buehler | Photography by Krysta Fagerquist If you close your eyes and let the right song wash over you, you're suddenly there — winding roads, canyon air, and the unmistakable California sound that shaped a generation. Laurel Canyon became hallowed ground for rock music in the 1960s and '70s. Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, the Byrds, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, the Eagles —...

Food + Beverage

Roll With It

Discover Authentic Sushi Right in Your Neighborhood Article by Baylor Knott | Photography by Dierbergs Markets What if the best sushi in town wasn't from some trendy restaurant — but waiting for you right inside your neighborhood grocery store?  The Bento Sushi bar in Dierbergs is an authentic, family-owned favorite more than two decades in the making. Built on a simple belief that fresh, authentic sushi should be accessible to everyone, this is the story of Ricky and Rachel Msina's passion...

Education

Studying The Art of Disagreeing

How the Frick Center shaped seven Webster Groves HS students. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Carrie Campbell This year, Webster Groves High School launched a two‑hour daily deep dive into civic life, public service, and real‑world internships. Seven students signed up—without a single peer to tell them what to expect. As the seniors of Webster Groves High School's first Frick Center cohort prepare to head off to universities across the country—from George Washington to the University...

Health + Wellness

Navigating Aggravating Allergies

A conversation with Barbara Jordan, RMA, allergy specialist at the practice of Dr. Sean B. Bailey, M.D., F.A.C.S. Article by Ruby Collins | Photography by Carrie Campbell If you've lived in St. Louis for any length of time, you already know: this city is no friend to your sinuses. Between the rain, the mold counts, and the seasonal pollen swings, our community comes with a price tag for millions of allergy sufferers. Barbara Jordan, RMA, the allergy specialist at Dr. Sean Bailey's Kirkwood...

Life + Culture

Talk of the Neighborhood

Describe what community connection means to you. Article by Kirkwood City Lifestyle | Photography by Provided Simon Pataky, Simon Ashley Design / Just Around The Corner Flooring When the Shrewsbury Fire Department needed to renovate its firehouse, we were happy to donate flooring and tile. This community has done so much for us.  Bruce Conner, Massage Envy Sunset Hills Pulling together so that we stand as one community, and helping all of us be happier people.  Tim and Cindy Schulze...

Life + Culture

Firing on All Cylinders

Neil Westfall believes the road to a stronger community starts with people, not horsepower. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Katrina Wright It’s 3:00 PM on a recent Saturday, and Neil is on the air at 93.3 FM, talking about cars with Matt Adams, a former Cardinals first baseman and loyal Audi customer. When planning his radio show, Driven w/Neil Westfall , Neil knew he didn’t want a program focused on torque curves and trim packages. Instead, he wanted a place where people could share...

Shopping

Talk of The Neighborhood

Live Local. Shop Local this Father's Day and every day. Article by Andrea Maddock | Photography by Carey Campbell Let’s step into some of THE BEST places to shop for the most distinguished tastes and styles, especially when it comes to all things related to guys.  The Brothers Beer & Bourbon House in Sunset Hills is owned by brothers Danny and Jeff Gustafson and Bob Sears. We picked up a bottle of RallyPoint Maple Sunset, an extremely rare, limited-edition spirit that begins as our flagship...