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Style-Minded, Stunning Eyewear

Black Optical: A Place Where Design And Experience Converge, Shaping Identity In The Process Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson “Black Optical has never been about selling glasses,” says Madelein Black, marketing director. “It's a place where design and experience converge, shaping identity in the process.” Founded by Gary Black in 2007, the brand began with a single showroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a simple premise: eyewear is personal. Today, Black Optical operates six showrooms across...

Beauty

Destination Sanctuary For Lasting Vitality

Discover EXO: Where Cutting-Edge Science Meets Indulgent Self-Care And Longevity Article by Stacey Collins Bibb | Photography by John Lore What if there were a place where every stratum of beauty and wellness, from core vitality to surface radiance, could be thoughtfully elevated in one extraordinary setting? Infused with playful luxury and anchored in cutting-edge science, EXO offers precisely this kind of transformative experience. Located just a short drive from St. Louis in Edwardsville...

Arts + Culture

Closet Confessions: Fall Edition

Real Women Reveal Their Favorite Fall Go-To Pieces Article by Audra Harrold Closet Confessions: Fall always has been fashion’s most evocative season. As temperatures drop and routines settle back into place, wardrobes undergo a subtle yet meaningful transformation. Layers are added. Textures deepen. Colors shift. For many, there’s a quiet ritual in reaching for that one familiar piece, the item that feels like a seasonal necessity, comforting and reliable amid the changing days. Closet...

Arts + Culture

Jewelry That Threads Art, Creativity, Life

Artisan Randi Chervitz Is Inspired By Intertwining Fabric, Precious Metals And Gemstones Article by Julie Brown Patton Creating one-of-a-kind bijouterie: To reflect the evolution of Uncommon Threads Jewelry, the custom work of artisan and founder Randi Chervitz is metamorphing into the business name RC Studio Jewelry.  "Each piece of my handmade jewelry reflects a unique, independent spirit. I enjoy working with geometric structures, colorful stones and textures to produce jewelry with rustic...

Arts + Culture

Passion Becomes Career

YarnCom Welcomes Fiber Artists Of All Skill Levels Article by Julie Brown Patton Fostering a yarn-driven, creative community through inspiring classes, stitch nights, lessons, summer camps and innovative events is the mission of "Yarn Queen" Heather Swan, founder of YarnCom since 2023. Located in Creve Coeur at 12772 Olive Blvd., she confirms the name aptly conveys her shop's clear focus of yarn and community.  Heather says she learned to crochet and sew as a young child. She picked up...

Arts + Culture

Through The Lens

The Power of Capturing Life's Most Meaningful Moments Article by Kelley Lamm In every image, there lives a story often unspoken, yet deeply felt. A single photograph has the power to transcend time, emotion, and even memory. Through the lens of a camera, life’s most fleeting moments are captured and preserved, not just as images, but as echoes of who we are, where we’ve been and what we hold dear. Photography, at its core, is more than just a visual record. It’s a form of storytelling, of...

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Home Design Fall Tips

Sarah Corrigan, Owner, The White Hare, Suggestions For Warmth, Coziness Article by Julie Brown Patton Add textured throws and pillows in warm autumn colors to sofas and chairs.  Place scented candles and lanterns on mantles and shelving for cozy glows.  Decorate outdoor entryways with faux pumpkins and a festive fall wreath.  Fill vases throughout the house with beautiful fall foliage.  Create a fall centerpiece in a dough bowl using pinecones, small pumpkins and...

Home + Design

From Creation To Calmness

Saint Louis Closet Co. Team Helps Clients Declutter To De-Stress Article by Mel Boban | Photography by St. Louis Closet Co. Lately, most people's days are chaotic, pulled in so many directions, and constantly plugged in digitally. We always seek calm, but finding moments of serenity can feel like a far-fetched luxury. For Jennifer Q. Williams, owner and founder of Saint Louis Closet Co., creating calm isn’t a luxury, it’s a mission. Jennifer is known as a trailblazer in the custom...

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Why a Tired Dog Isn’t Always a Good Dog

We’ve all heard the saying, “A tired dog is a good dog.” On the surface, it makes sense: wear your dog out with endless walks, fetch sessions, daycare visits, and training drills, and you’ll get peace and quiet at home. But here’s the truth: over-exercising and constantly stimulating your dog doesn’t always lead to a calmer, happier companion. In fact, it can create the opposite — a dog who can’t settle, who’s always “on,” and who needs more and more to feel satisfied.At Cordial Canine, we...

Health + Wellness

Dilemma: When One Partner Ages Faster

We’ve been led to believe that couples will grow old together in the same way, facing the same challenges at the same pace. But as an expert in the field, I’ve found that more often than not, couples age at different speeds: physically, mentally, and emotionally.In fact, a recent article from The Wall Street Journal titled “One Couple in Their 90s Confronts a Stark Reality: Aging at Different Speeds” highlights just how complex and emotional this reality can be. It tells the story of Fred and...