Health + Wellness

Self-Care Is Love

Advice Editorial: Red Light Sauna Is A Beautiful Way To Self-Care Article by Kelley Lamm When we recently welcomed a red light therapy sauna into our home, it wasn’t about adding another wellness trend, it was about creating a moment of pause. In the midst of busy schedules, deadlines and caring for everyone else, we wanted a space that invited us to slow down and invest in ourselves. Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light...

Style + Beauty

Western Style, Reimagined

Unfringed Midwestern Store Brings Hat Artistry To St. Charles Article by Mel Boban | Photography by Marie White Walk into Unfringed Midwestern's St. Charles storefront, and guests immediately feel it: that perfect blend of Western heritage and modern artistry, where every hat tells a story and every guest leaves feeling a little more like themselves. Since opening during October 2025 by best friends turned business partners Sarah Dennis and Peery Spoeneman, this Main Street gem and traveling...

Style + Beauty

Love Stories Deserve Perfect Gems

K. Zander Jewelry | The Studio Adds Chesterfield Store To St. Charles' Third-Generation Family Business Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Kimberly Zanders Jewelry selections rooted in rarity, longevity and authenticity are the cornerstones of K. Zander Jewelry | The Studio. Facilitating timeless jewelry legacies is the daily mission of this family-owned business now headed by third-generation owner Kimberly Zander, whose grandfather was a watchmaker and jeweler. Given the store...

Professional Services

Little Black Book:

Angel Magasano Connects, Educates, Supports Women In Business And Leadership Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson Professional women in the St. Louis region likely have heard of Angel Magasano, the founder and CEO of Little Black Book (LBB): Women in Business. The corporate professional, turned stay-at-home mom, turned cake boss entrepreneur, community cheerleader and powerhouse promoter of women has dedicated her career to empowering women in a myriad of ways. A professional women’s...

Life + Culture

Black St. Louis: Living Memory

In Honor Of Black History Month, Explore The History, Resilience And Cultural Legacy Through The People And Places That Shape St. Louis Article by Dr. Stacey Dixson | Photography by Stacey Dixson St. Louis occupies a singular position in the historical landscape of Black America. Situated at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, the city has long functioned as both a literal and symbolic borderland between North and South, promise and exclusion. The history of Black St. Louis...

Home Services

The Top 10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Home Organization in 2026

Jumpstart your home organization in 2026! It is the perfect time to declutter, streamline, and refresh your home. After putting away your holiday decorations, a little planning and intentional organization can make every room more functional, efficient, and enjoyable. These top 10 tips will help you jumpstart home organization this year and Saint Louis Closet Co. is here to make the process easier, smarter, and stylish.1. Start With a Closet MakeoverA cluttered closet can slow your mornings and...

Home + Design

Transformative Teal

Advice Editorial: 2026 Color Of The Year Expresses Luxury Article by Anne Marie Boedges The 2026 Color of the Year, transformative teal, truly excites me as an interior designer. I’ve already been able to incorporate this hue as a refreshing accent in many homes. The color embodies renewal, depth and modern elegance, a rich blend of blue and green that symbolizes balance, emotional clarity and a fresh start. Its versatility allows it to feel grounding or energizing, depending on how it’s used...

Food + Beverage

Simplicity Becomes Luxury

Shared Craft, Distinct Voices: The Chefs Behind The Basso Experience Article by Stacey Dixson | Photography by John Lore When director of restaurants Blaise Pastoret speaks of Basso, he speaks of legacy — one built on intention and a return to culinary roots. The original Basso, nestled inside the historic Cheshire, opened in 2012 with a vision Blaise describes as “the first elevated gastro-pub experience in St. Louis, modern Italian cuisine expressed through familiar forms.” Wood-fired...

Arts + Culture

Perfect New Ride

Dave Sinclair Auto Group Dealership Time-Honored Promise: 'We'll Make It Right!' Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Gordon Montgomery Navigate the new year in an exhilarating manner   with an all-new, redesigned Lincoln Navigator SUV. Stemming from being the first luxury, full-size SUV launched in America, the 2025 model was revised to deliver transformative experiences.  Brian Day, sales manager for Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters, located at 4760 North Service Road since 2003...

Life + Culture

Habits For New You

Rainie Howard Book: “The Love Habit; Daily Self-Care Practices For Happier Life And Healthier Relationships" Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Allen B. Thompson "I will no longer tolerate less than I deserve" is the life lesson shared by a St. Louis-based motivational speaker and author who keenly focuses on personal transformations.   In the book The Love Habit about balancing one's overall health, author and relationship expert Rainie Howard explores the profound connection...