Home Services

Closet Trends 2026: 5 Custom Closet Looks We Love

Closets used to be an afterthought. They were decorated with just  a rod, a shelf, and a dream. Not anymore. As homeowners spend more time (and money) making every square foot of their house intentional, closets have become one of the most requested design upgrades we see. So we asked our own designers: what are the closet trends 2026 clients keep asking for on repeat? Here are the five at the top of the list.1. Warm, Natural LaminatesThe all-white closet isn't going anywhere, but it's...

Home + Design

Custom Built, Kid Approved

BenchMark Homes creates custom homes built for every member of the family. Article by Sydney Rasch | Photography by Provided At Benchmark Custom Homes, "family-oriented" isn't just a tagline; it's packed into every blueprint we draw. Long before the first wall goes up, we're thinking about how a family actually moves through a house: where the kids or grandkids will play, where the dog will sleep, where muddy shoes and muddy paws end up after a long day outside. Building custom homes means...

Life + Culture

Kids, Pets, Community

Greg and Eve Beye cherish their kids, their pets and their St. Peter community. Article by Ruby Collins | Photography by Lydia France As their two daughters excitedly talk about their upcoming school year at St. Peter, and their sweet rescue dogs bask in their sun-filled corner of the house, Greg and Eve Beye sit in the oldest part of their historic home, built in 1881. They talk about the life these walls have seen over the past 145 years. “The history that has passed through this house is...

Food + Beverage

DogNosh: My Love Letter to Rescue Dogs

DogNosh Is Katherine Kilian's Love Letter to the Dogs Who Changed Her Life Article by Katherine Kilian | Photography by Claret Alcalá During the Fourth of July weekend in 2025, I waddled up to my neighbor’s front door at the Lake of the Ozarks, 33 weeks pregnant, holding a bag of dog treats I hadn’t even launched yet. I didn’t look like a typical startup founder — swollen ankles, maternity shorts, and a belly that arrived before I did — but I had an idea I believed in and nothing to lose. For...

Life + Culture

The Crew Behind the BBQ

Four siblings carrying forward the smoke, grit, and heart of Dalie’s Smokehouse Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Provided Emily, Connor, Eli and Nathan grew up watching their dad, Craig Basler—co‑owner and head chef at Dalie’s Smokehouse—build a legendary restaurant. Today, all four are learning how to lead, collaborate, innovate, and carry forward a legacy built on smoke, sweat, and a family that wouldn’t quit. When did you realize, “This isn’t just Dad’s job—this is my future too”? ...

Education

Power of Play, Rediscovered

Inside The Magic House’s new community-wide Play Together initiative Article by Katrina Wright | Photography by Provided If you grew up in St. Louis, you probably remember the first time you walked into The Magic House — the static hair, the giant beanstalk, the feeling that this place was made just for kids like you. Nearly 50 years later, that same spark is still alive, and this year, it’s getting even brighter. The Magic House is launching a bold new effort called Play Together — a...

Health + Wellness

The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing But the Tooth

Real talk from Ellis Dental’s littlest patients—no sugar-coating, just smiles. Article by Katrina Wright | Photography by Ellis Dental Welcome to the most honest dental reviews ever. We asked real Ellis Dental patients (a.k.a. kids who are not afraid to tell the truth) to share what they think—and let’s just say… they had a LOT to say. From “I only cried a little” to “they have the BEST treasure box in the world,” these reviews prove that going to the dentist might not be so scary after...

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...