Life + Culture

Dive Into Entrepreneurship

Six local entrepreneurs provide expert advice and encourage you to explore entrepreneurship. Article and Photography by Lilly Anderson & Olivia Silvey Every day we hear stories of people dropping everything and pursuing their dream of opening their own business. However, what’s it really like to be an entrepreneur? You’re about to find out. We explored entrepreneurship with five entrepreneurs. Some tell their personal story, some offer much-needed advice, and some highlight their unique...

June 2024

Home Services

Explore a World Filled with More Free-time

Article by Lilly Anderson & Olivia Silvey | Photography by Provided According to a Maid Brigade survey, the average American spends nearly 300 hours a year cleaning their home. Imagine reclaiming those 300 hours for your passions, family time, and relaxation. Half of the survey respondents expressed interest in exploring how they would spend their time if they weren't cleaning, especially during the summer. The average person spends over five hours a week cleaning. Instead, those hours could be...

June 2024

Shopping

Local Shops to Explore

Some of my favorite shops in Kirkwood and Webster Groves Article by Lorilee Cummings | Photography by Carey Campbell Curate by Nehring Design A handcrafted artisan and vintage good retail experience on Big Bend Blvd. in Webster Groves. Blooms In Yellow - A Flower Shop Simple, fresh floral arrangements for all moments, big and small on Lockwood in Webster Groves. The Initial Design Award-winning monogram boutique with one-of-a-kind finds for homes, outdoors, babies, kids, women, men, STL...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Explore the 1904 World's Fair

The Missouri Historical Society worked with Webster Groves native Brian Roash to reimagine the 1904 World's Fair Exhibit. Article by Kathryn Jamboretz | Photography by Carey Campbell Brian Roash can build a computer model with one hand while spray painting an art wall with the other. He's helped create incredible destinations all over the world from the St. Louis Zoo to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.     Brian, a Webster Groves native, is a designer and art director at PGAV...

June 2024

Home + Design

A Blossoming Business

Bob and Julie Mosby's story of going into business together Article and Photography by Lilly Anderson & Olivia Silvey Have you ever driven past a stunning garden or a beautifully remodeled home and thought, 'I’d love to do that at my house'? Bob and Julie Mosby are happy to help you love your home both inside and out. As the owners of Kirkwood Home & Landscape + Julie's Garden Design, Bob and Julie are the creative minds behind some of the most beautiful lawns, gardens, and remodeled homes in...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Fresh from The Block

The Block is both a neighborhood butcher shop and restaurant, locally owned and locally sourced. Article by Andrea Maddock | Photography by Carey Campbell The Block is the kind of place where you can take the whole family on a Tuesday night and then come back on the weekend for date night or purchase fresh-cut stakes to grill on Sunday. Located at 146 West Lockwood Ave in Webster Groves, The Block Restaurant, Butcher, and Bar is co-owned by local families Brian and Lea Doherty and Marc and...

June 2024

Life + Culture

More Than Beer

4 Hands Brewing Co. opens The Station in Downtown Kirkwood. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Provided The corner of Argonne and Clay is changing, and that’s good news for Kirkwood and the entire St. Louis community. Kirkwood City Lifestyle magazine loves sharing a good origin story of a local business, and we are beyond excited to watch as this next chapter of 4 Hands Brewing Co. unfolds.  Kevin Lemp, the founder of 4 Hands Brewing Co., shares his story about venturing into the craft...

May 2024

Professional Services

These Guys Mean Business

Meet the new Executive Directors of two Chambers of Commerce. Article and Photography by Maria Eilers Have you engaged with your local Chamber of Commerce recently? If you haven't, you would be impressed with the support and resources they provide to help our local businesses succeed. The Kirkwood - Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce and the Webster Groves/Shrewsbury/Rock Hill/Brentwood Chamber of Commerce hired new Executive Directors at the beginning of 2024. Chris Ley and Jerry Rosen...

May 2024

Sports + Recreation

Play Your Best

Learn, Practice and Play. It's never too early or too late to start.  Article by Adam Betz | Photography by Aaron Hardebeck Family Golf and Learning Center creates an encouraging and positive learning experience for all golfers. Regardless of experience or age, we have every resource necessary to help you reach your golfing goals through programs, clinics, camps, and leagues. We make St. Louis play better. Our nine professional golf instructors assist individuals, from beginners to...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Smokey, Sweet, & Savory

Grill Like a Pro: Dalie's Smokehouse Delivers St. Louis BBQ Magic Straight to Your Backyard. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Dalie's Smokehouse Dalie's Smokehouse brings the best St. Louis BBQ to your backyard.  As one of three restaurants in the Pappy's Smokehouse family, Dalie's offers traditional Pappy's favorites, along with specials like Brisket Chili, Creole Wednesday, Smokehouse Chicken and Dumplings, Vegan Sub, BBQ Ham 'n Cheese, the Ultimate Reuben stacked high with two types...

May 2024