Food + Beverage

Entertaining Made Easy

Hosting a holiday party? What will you serve? Attending a celebration? What will you bring? Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Dierbergs One of the greatest challenges of holiday hosting and seasonal gatherings is planning the food. Discerning eaters, adventurous foodies, vegetarians and vegans, and those with specific dietary needs, all seated at the same table can be overwhelming.  There's an easy solution.  I use Dierbergs’ Holiday Menu and Entertaining Guide to make holiday party...

Education

Grateful For Experiential Learning Opportunities

Meet Glenn Detrick, founder of Webster High School's Chelsea Center. Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Provided For more than fifteen years, the Chelsea Center at Webster Groves High School has offered students opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. Founded and funded by longtime Webster Groves resident Glenn Detrick in memory of his daughter Chelsea, the center has become an exceptional part of students’ high school experience. Glenn discusses his vision, its impact on students...

Home + Design

Home Is Where The History Is

Blending heritage and modern living in the heart of Webster Groves. Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Danny Zofness, DTK Studios For Meg and Aaron Browne, home isn't just a place. It's a feeling deeply rooted in the walkable streets and neighborly spirit of Webster Groves. After falling in love with this historic community, they found a century-old house with a sprawling, one-acre lot: a rare find. The Brownes knew from the outset that their 1920s limestone home would require...

Life + Culture

A Case For Community

How OnderLaw champions children, safety, and service in St. Louis. Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Provided Jim Onder's firm, OnderLaw, continues to achieve national recognition, but his deep commitment to our local community endures, especially when it comes to supporting children. From Toys for Tots to his unwavering dedication to child safety, Jim’s actions continually show that true success is measured not just by courtroom victories, but by championing communities.  Kirkwood...

Life + Culture

Creating Community Connections

Jim Lally, President and CEO of Enterprise Financial Services, discusses doing well by doing good.  Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Pedal The Cause Out of the Office. The team at Enterprise Bank & Trust is actively engaged in the community, attending Chamber lunches, clients’ offices, fundraising events, and networking happy hours. These are bankers who don’t sit behind a desk. They are out at all the places that matter most to their community. And that's exactly what Jim Lally...

Arts + Culture

Driving Community

Neil Westfall fuels St. Louis’ community spirit through cars, connection, and charity. Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Provided As General Manager of Audi Exchange Kirkwood and President of the St. Louis European Auto Show, Neil Westfall finds that building community opens doors—and he strives to use both to make a difference for others. Kirkwood City Lifestyle Magazine: You’re deeply involved in the St. Louis community, particularly through the car scene. How did that begin? ...

Home + Design

Home Tour 2025

Join us for the 3rd Annual Kirkwood Lifestyle Home Tour, Saturday, December 6th. Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Provided Hello, Neighbor. Join us for our 2025 Kirkwood Lifestyle Home Tour. Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6th, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the third annual Kirkwood Lifestyle Home Tour. This year, tour three beautifully restored historic homes, one remarkable remodel, and a custom new build that breaks the mold of the traditional farmhouse style...

Health + Wellness

Take Care of You

Investing in your well-being is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health. For many women navigating busy lives, taking time for self-care isn't a luxury—it's a necessity to look and feel your best. Locally owned wellness centers, like Massage Envy in Sunset Hills, MO, offer a dedicated space to help you achieve this balance with best-in-class products and services.Incorporating therapeutic massage therapy into your routine can work wonders. These customized sessions...

Auto + Marine

Recipe for Success

Combs Auto Service and Tire Center celebrates 40 years as a Kirkwood staple. Article by Josie Combs | Photography by Provided Trust, hard work, family values, and community connection: the "ingredients" that make a successful third-generation family business are simultaneously utterly simple and remarkably complex, much like a family recipe passed down through generations. Since opening its doors in 1985, Combs Auto Service and Tire Center has built its reputation on fairness, trust, and...

Beauty

The Food and Face Connection

The secret to clear skin begins in the kitchen. Article by Sydney Taylor | Photography by Provided You've tried every trending skincare product on TikTok. Your bathroom counter resembles a chemistry lab, complete with serums, acids, and treatments that promise glowing skin. Yet those stubborn breakouts keep appearing. What if the real culprit isn't what you're putting on your skin, but what you're putting in your body? The Method Aesthetics + Wellness integrates the science of skincare with...