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20 THE PERFECT PRESENT Wrap up your holiday wish list with these fashion fi nds.

28 EVERYTHING I HOPED FOR Roses and orchids make the perfect backdrop to this wonderful wedding that leads our bridal guide.

46 PAMPER YOURSELF The latest beauty products to make you shine through the holidays.

50 CHRISTMAS AT THE VANDERBILTS' Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Vanderbilt cordially invite you to their home, The Biltmore, for the Christmas holidays.

55 MEMPHIS Memphis is Elvis and ducks... and much more.

69 GRAND A Naples, Florida designer and a Ladue homeowner team up with a local architect and builder to create a fully customized home.

82 BOOK REVIEW - DECOR A great gift or addition to your collection; The newest books on interior desogn.

SPECIAL SECTIONS 28 Bride's Guide 48 School Profi les - A guide to schools59 Homes & Interiors

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Tis the Season to enjoy! Each of us has a favorite time of the year and for many, that time is now. In deciding what to feature on the cover of this Holiday Season issue, I wanted to bring you one of my favorite places in St. Louis, the bandstand in Pagoda Lake in For-est Park- more formally known as the Nathan Frank Bandstand. This elegant structure seems to come to life in the winter season with its stark contrast to the winter landscape.Speaking of elegant structures, this issue, we take you on a house tour through a grand St. Louis home that has been beautifully decorated by a nationally recognized designer. In our travel section, we visit Memphis, Graceland and the legendary Sun Studios. We also feature, the stunning Bilt-more, a Vanderbilt mansion that is decorated for the holidays. Since gift giving is one of the highlights of the season, we also bring you a carefully crafted gift guide to bring you a broad range of ideas. Finally, we feature weddings that are truly memorable and wonderful celebrations. I hope you enjoy this issue and I wish you all a healthy and happy new year and join us in anticipating future Seasons.

HARRISON HOWARDMuch of Harrison's professional career has been devoted to mural work in private houses, and has included screens, panels, easel paintings, and watercolors. Primarily, his work has focused on decorative themes including chinoiseries, architectural subjects, and scenics, often with bird, animal, or fl oral motifs. Harrison started his career at the age of nineteen with a one-man exhibit at the upstairs gallery of Ross Thiele & Son Interiors in La Jolla, California, where he has lived for many years. All but one of the twenty four available watercolors were sold. Since that time, Harrison has worked primarily as a free-lance artist. Today, the artist focuses on smaller paintings, and produces limited edition giclee prints as well. Clients have included: Royal Saudi Embassy Residence, McLean, VA. Ms. Wendy Vanderbilt, New York, Ms. Kirstie Alley, Los Angeles, Mrs. Pierre S. Du-Pont, Delaware, Mrs. Roger Firestone, Philadelphia, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Goodyear, Philadelphia, and Mrs. Jack Dorrance, Philadelphia. Interior Design Firms for which Harrison has worked include: McMillen Inc., New York, Irvine & Flem-ing, New York, Pamela Banker, briefl y a senior partner of Parish-Hadley, New York. Harrisons work is available at: www.harrisonhoward.com Phone: (619) 223-2206.

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SEASONS BENEFITSLES AMIS' NAPOLEON'S FOLLY

The Emperor Napoleon commanded the presence of his "disloyal subjects" at Les Amis' "Napoleon's Folly", Tues-day, November 16, 2010, at the Saint Louis Racquet Club. Guests appeared in appropriate color or empire costume to greet Napoleon's return and honor Paul Graham, French Consul General. The net proceeds raised from the event will benefit Les Amis' special proj-ects for the 250th Anniversary of the founding of Saint Louis.

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ST. ANDREW'S RESOURCES FOR SENIORS' AGELESS REMARKABLE SAINT LOUISANS 2010

St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors held its 8th Annual Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans 2010 at the Chase Park Plaza's Khorassan Room, Sunday, November 14, 2010. Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans has become a special way of honoring dynamic older adults who remain an active force in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Older adults often are stereotyped as frail, unproductive members of our society. Consequently, in 2003, St. Andrews Resources for Seniors created an unique event in which to recognize the continued accomplishments of those who have made and continue to make such a difference in our lives.

Photos by Black-tie Missouri.Walter Suhre, honoree, Marvin Goldford

Carl Hogan, Gordon Gundaker, honoree

Alex and Anna Lee Kerckhoff

Tammy Gundaker, Jan Gundaker

Tim McFarlin, Richard and Johann Ellerbrake, honorees, Ann Bannes

John Ryan, Anna Harris

Patrick Terrell, Blanche and Joe Touhill

Betty Von Hoffman, honoree, with sisters Carol Lundstrom, Jean Sheets

Alan E. Brainerd, Virginia Trent, Linda Lee, Mary Alice Ryan

Elissa and Paul Cahn, honorees, Sabrina Indelcato

Kathy Linsin, Tom Dunne, Pat Mercurio, Amy van der Horst

Marcia Kerz, Harris Frank, honoree

Louise Reeves, Joseph Birk, Jr., Esq., honoree

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EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER'S IN THE VINEYARD 2010

On Saturday, November 13, 2010, Edgewood Children's Center hosted its largest annual fundraiser, In the Vineyard, at Plaza Frontenac. An evening unlike any other, this spectacular wine and culinary tasting event showcased more than 100 wines from around the world, exceptional dishes from St. Louis' top chefs, and a silent auction of unique items. 500 guests attended to raise funds that will ben-efit the children and families served by Edgewood Childrens Center.

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Ellen Reed-Fox and Tim Fox, Stephanie Sterkel, event chair

David Korum, Edwina Graham, Jim Oetting

Brad and Lynn Koeneman, Ann Rexford, Jim Wuertenberg

Kevin Nashan, Sydney Street Cafe, Mar-garet Kelly and Dave Owen, Bissingers, Chris Bolyard, Sydney Street Caf, Rick Jordan, Villa Farotto

Judy Spurlock, Mike Henges, Michelle Seliner

Avani Nayak, Ellen Dierberg (Dierberg/Star Lane), Julie Ralph, Kerri Helms

Mary Ann and Wayne Crull, chief oper-ating offi cer, Peppy Howard-Willms, vp eastern region, and Rich Howard-Willms

Amy Alt, Dana and Tim Bacich, Chris Alt

Vincent Bommarito, Jr., Chris Metzler from Anthonys Bar

Mike and Barb Hurst, Tracey and Mike Rupinski

Russell Parker, Bonnie Johnston, Liz Parker, Steve Johnston

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Look at my baby.I mean it. Look at him.

See that adorable face? Those chubby cheeks? You don't honestly expectme to put those cute toes in a stroller so I can torture myself on a 10-milerun through Forest Park, do you?

Of course, that had been my plan BEFORE Finn was born in 2009.Back in those heady, over-achieving days, I was determined to losemy baby weight AND train for a half-marathon just as soon asmy son arrived. Yes, I had motherhood all figured out.

Then reality set in.

Within weeks of Finn's birth, I was back to rising at 3:30every morning, hoping to be reasonably coherent by the time I went live on the air two hours later. Bymid-afternoon the LAST thing on my mind was amarathon, unless you count the times I was running tothe store for baby food.

Besides, who has time to exercise when you're jugglingwork and family? I also craved time for other things Ienjoy, such as SLEEP. Exercise? Are you kidding me? I owed it to my myself not to.

At least that's how I rationalized the less-than-perfect shapeI was in when Finn celebrated his first birthday. Then Ilearned about 20 Minutes to Fitness, a place where you can supposedly get fit in just 20 minutes a week.

I say supposedly because I was skeptical. It went against everything I have ever heard and believed about fitness.

But by this time, my knees hurt and my back ached. And 20 Minutes toFitness' protocol was, by all accounts, medically based and performed onspecial physical therapy equipment. I mean, doctors work out there.

Long story short: I tried it. And I liked it.

Encouraged by my personal coach, I today work harder during those 20minutes than any other time all week. Afterwards, I also feel better. Mymuscles are toned. My aches have gone away. My clothes fit better.

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SAINT LOUIS ZOO'S 19TH ANNUAL MARLIN PERKINS SOCIETY DINNER

The Saint Louis Zoo presented Patricia Majluf, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Environmental Sustainability in Lima, Peru, with the 2010 Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award. The Zoo also conferred three Saint Louis Zoo Awards to outstanding community leaders at its annual Marlin Perkins Society Dinner, Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. More than 650 guests attend-ed to celebrate the achievements of these remarkable individuals, fami-lies, and corporate partner.

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Bert and Karen Condie

Rob and Kathy Williams, George Fonyo

Susan and John Kilo

Holly Blumeyer, Steve Butler, Barb Cook

Daphne Sumner, Denny and Cynthia Holter

Dr. Jeffrey Bonner, Melody Noel

Richard and Louise Jensen, Jimmie Mannion

Mary Ellen Cotsworth, Bill Siedhoff

Terry and Susan Block, Carl Fitzwater

Saint Louis Zoos 2010 honorees Andy Newman, Sunny Glassberg, Dr. Patricia Majluf, Peggy Newman, Chuck Drury

Lotsie Holton, Lee Wallace, Jane Hughes

Bill and Kim Miller, Susan and Warren Gelman

Lynne and Ed Higgins

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI/SIMON'S A PAWS FOR CELEBRATION

Over 350 guests flocked to the grand re-opening of Simon Katz's new store, Simons, on Maryland Avenue, Clayton, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 for the 17th Annual "A Paws for Celebration". This unique event, a cocktail party and festive preview of jewels for the holi-day, raised more than $40,000 for the Humane Society of Missouri.

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Gay Goessling, Celeste Sprung, Millie Cain

Lynn Jones, Greg and Terri Wolfner

Sohaila Danesh, Nicole DiMartini

Suzy Grote, store interior designer, Brian Smith, Lisa Imbs, event co-chair

Nancy Stein, Lisa Culver

Whitney Reboulet, Allison Roberts, Michelle Cohen

Kathy Wright Warnick, president, Marion Black

Tracy Green, Brooks and Lynne Parriott

Co-chair Lindsey Swift, Simon Katz, store owner.

Julie Van Etten, Marion Corrigan, Becky Stone

Linda Goldstein, mayor of Clayton, Walter Lamkin

Debbie Capps, Andrea LaBarge

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1.) Lilly Pulitzer Scarves, Pink Magnolia - $118. 2.) Flower Medallion Necklace, Designs by Elise - $65. 3.) Gold Earings, Susan Lynns - $64 4.) Ruby & Gold Necklace, Susan Lynn's - $700. 5.) Evil Eye Pendant, Judith Ripka- $425. 6.) For Him, Grainger McKoy Quail Cuf inks in 18K gold, Sallie home - $1,481.

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Opposites attract. This is true for science and for Heather Abramsons nuptials to Dr. Alan Zajarias. After meeting through two mutual friends on a blind date, the two began dating and subsequently fall-ing in love; her with the grooms ability to ground her and teach her about life and he with the brides ability to entertain and challenge him. Despite their differ-ent temperaments, the bride explains that, we have the same values, and how being with the man who would soon be her hus-band, was always easy and fun, and never forced. Everything, however can't be as effortless as falling head over heels and the groom discovered this while attempting to propose- numerous times. The bride laughs remembering how the groom, had three different plans, and everything back-fi red. Whether he was on call at the hos-pital and had to leave unexpectedly, or the ever-untimely worst storm of the year hit ruining an outdoor scenario. The groom, unrelenting fi nally managed a romantic proposal on the brides favorite holiday, the Fourth of July while watching fi reworks. Thus the wedding planning began, something that the bride says, "she never really fantasized about," prior to her engagement, but discovered that she in fact did know exactly what she wanted. With the help of her mother, who she says, "She couldn't have done it without," she interviewed vendors and searched for the perfect dress and a band. The bride knew she wanted to incorporate rose balls at the recep-

tion, and orchids in the ceremony because, "they are Alan's favorite," and Ladue Florist delivered the bride's visions perfectly. Finding the dress was a meaningful event for the bride and her mother, who had suffered a heart attack two

years earlier and nearly lost her life. The bride recalls that trying on dresses, "was the most fun part of the whole process. It was just a blast. I probably tried on a million, and not because I didn't know what I wanted!" Despite knowing exactly what she wanted, she happened to choose a dress that was discontinued, but with a little persistence and help from the ladies at Berrybridge, the dress was put in pro-duction one last time just for her dress, which she said, "weighed a ton, but was so worth it!" Having been to numerous weddings in St. Louis, the bride wanted something different for her band and found exactly what she was searching for in Burning Las Vegas, a band from Nash-ville, who she says were, "just amazing,

they kept the party going all night and had three wardrobe changes!" The bride was also thrilled by having two photog-raphers present to capture the moments of her day, Stephen Seebeck and Susan Jackson, who the bride says, "were a great team!" The bride and groom's goal from the onset of their nuptials was to just, "have a great time, a gigantic party with our families there to celebrate," and looking back on the day the bride says that it was, "everything I hoped for. We are really lucky people and I am thankful everyday!"

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THE BRIDE Heather AbramsonTHE GROOM Dr. Alan ZajariasTHE BRIDE'S PARENTS Dr. and Mrs. Ernest and Ellen AbramsonTHE GROOM'S PARENTS Dr. and Mrs. Alejandro and Miriam Zajarias THE CEREMONY & RECEPTION The Ritz CarltonTHE FLORIST Ladue FloristTHE CAKE Encore Baking CompanyTHE WEDDING DRESS Priscilla of Boston Platinum, BerrybridgeTHE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES Amsale, Town and Country Bridal THE PLANNER Simcha LourieTHE INVITATIONS Cheree Berry Paper THE PHOTOGRAPHER Stephen Seebeck and Susan Jackson


Weddings are so fi lled with big decisions, from invitations and fl owers to venues and bands- that by the time that altar is reached, I do seems like a breeze compared to choosing ranunculus verses peonies for a bouquet. However, sometimes things just fall into place and a gorgeous wedding is planned in three months without stress or belabored deci-sion-making; the latter was happily the case for Katherine Pringle Ford, daughter of Katherine and Richard Flynn Ford, when she wed Christopher Ryan Jay, son of Lillian and Raymond Jay. The two met while the bride was hosting a yard sale, and she recalls how CJ, the grooms nickname, bought a bird house, and that was that. The following year, CJ, who the bride says is one of the smartest people shes ever met, and has, limit-less generosity and kindness, would be proposing on bended knee while vacation-ing in Crystal Lake, Michigan with the brides parents in attendance to celebrate. Following the romantic proposal, the long distance and swift wedding planning began, as the bride says throwing a wed-ding together in three months is not easy, especially when you are in Wyoming! However, with the help of her par-ents and a decisive personality, the bride was able to make her big day perfectly her own. Already friends with the entertainment, the bride lived next door to Liza Oxnard, the lead singer of Sugar Shack in college, the band was the fi rst thing decided upon, a decision the bride was thrilled

with recalling that, Her band was the heart and soul of our reception and it would not have been the same celebra-tion without them! Another easy decision was the brides dress, the second she tried on. Not a fan of shopping, the bride had a clear idea of what she wanted, conservative but elegant, and found it in a gorgeous Vera Wang creation at

Berrybridge, where the bride was pro-claimed, "their quickest bride yet!" Another thing the rather reposed, and considerate bride decided was to allow her bridesmaids to choose their own dresses in the same col-or because she, "wasn't concerned with style or exact matching of shades and I wanted them to be able to pick a dress they would wear again." Every personality was refl ected in their choices and the groomsmen weren't left out of this equation either, all wearing special lapel pins that refl ected the grooms love of fl y fi shing. With bouquets made by Wildfl owers with minimal direction, the bride only certain that she, "wanted red, without it being all traditional roses, and Orchids," the bride was more than elated with what turned up on her big day! With minimal time to plan and quite a bit of dis-

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Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise Bath Oil $60Vitamin E Lip Conditioner SPF 15 $20

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The Lifting Face Serum $235The Eye Concentrate $165The Regenerating Serum $250

Clinique Strawberry Fudge Discover the strawberry-dipped-in-chocolate shades where sinfully rich eye shadows mingle with a sweetened rose blush.

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Este Lauder Pure Color Extravagant Collection.Fantasy, luxury and of course femininity were my inspira-tions for this Holiday collec-tion. There are many lip and eye colors to play with and they all have a wonderful texture for an easy applica-tion. Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director, Este Lauder.

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MICDS101 N Warson Rd.St. Louis, MO 63124314-993-5100

MICDS offers a robust and compelling mission that informs the work of the school, an innovative curriculum, an impressive faculty, a diverse and global community, lively school spirit and unparalleled resources. The school prepares students not only for a successful college career, but also as an informed citizen of the world.

Tuition: $16,950 - $20,550Average class size: 12 to 16

Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12SAT composite score: 1925 - ACT score: 28

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Forsyth School6235 Wydown Blvd.St. Louis MO 63105314-726-4542

Forsyth School offers a challenging, engaging education with support from exceptional teachers. Located on a one-of-a-kind campus, Forsyth stresses individual attention by maintaining a low student/teacher ratio and two teachers per class. With a strong academic foundation that includes the visual and performing arts, sports and challenge education, Forsyth graduates are well prepared for excellent secondary schools. Admission Event: Perspectives on Forsyth | Wed., January 12, 2011 at 7:00pm.

Michael J. Vachow is the fourth Head of Forsyth School since its founding in 1961. With 20 years experience as an educator, Mr. Vachow holds an A.B. with Distinction in English from the University of Michigan and an M.A. from the Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury Col-lege. The outcomes of a Forsyth education self-confi dence, a sense of joy in learning, intellectual curiosity and critical acuity have distinguished our graduates for almost 50 years and will prove even more valuable in these times, notes Mr. Vachow.

Sheila Gurley joined The College School in 1990 as an experienced elementary school teacher. She holds a BSE in Education from Arkansas State University and an MA in Education from the Uni-versity of Arkansas. She taught fi rst and second grades for ten years before being named Assistant Head of School in 2001. In 2004, Sheila was appointed Head of School and was recently honored for her 20 years of service. Sheila is a strong advocate of experiential learning and seeks positive and innovative approaches to managing the school. She has successfully led The College School through a $2.5M capital campaign, new construction and renovation projects, and key sustainability initiatives.

Lisa Lyle joined MICDS in 2007 as Head of School. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Private School Leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University in New York, earned a Master of Arts degree in French Literature from the University of Pennsylvania, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of Texas.Under her leadership, the school has embarked upon a new fi ve-year strategic plan that focuses on Great Teaching and Learning, Leadership and Community Engagement, and Sustainability, and has deepened its commitment to integrating technology into its 21st century curriculum. The Upper School has launched new course offerings and a trimester schedule. Throughout the school, students develop greater global awareness and engage in its inquiry-based math and science learning.

Tuition: $15,618Average class size: 22

Student/teacher ratio: 8/1Age 3 - Grade 6

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The College School engages children, ages three to fourteen, in joyful, meaningful and creative learning through an adventurous, theme-based, experiential curriculum. Specialist classes include drama, art, music, PE, Spanish and greenhouse science. The early childhood program incorporates the Reggio philosophy. New spaces include a theater and 28-acres of property for off-site study.

Tuition: $13,750 (K-8)$6,500-$11,800 (Preschool)

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Therell be Santas to greet you, sugarplum fairies, over 700 pointsettias, ginger-bread houses, 400 wreaths and miles of evergreen garlands and bows. A team of Belgian draft horses will deliver a 35 foot Fraser fir to the massive front door to be decorated in the Banquet Hall. Dozens of lavishly adorned trees will illuminate the mansions 250 rooms. Christmas tales will be told in front of roaring fireplaces. Therell be roving carolers. Ballroom dancers in Gilded Age vintage at-tire. Candlelight everywhere. Musical choirs in the

glistening glass ceilinged Winter Garden. Delicious Christmas fare in one of several charming eateries. All transporting you back in time to a gentler, more refined, Victorian Christmas. No shopping malls. No mobbed airports. No online surfing for the latest com-puter game. Youll marvel at the 50 foot Norway spruce welcom-ing you to the forest of a thousand lights on the front lawn. Just as it was on Christmas Eve in 1895 when the Vanderbilts opened their home, still the largest private residence in America, to family and friends.

The Biltmore House

CHRISTMAS AT THE VANDERBILTS

Story and Photography by Judy CrowellAdditional photography courtesy of The Biltmore

Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Vanderbilt cordially invite you to theirhome, The Biltmore, for the Christmas holidays.


The family fortune began with Cornelius Vanderbilt, who at 16 borrowed $100. from his mother to start a ferry service on New York Bay. Hard work, luck and timing turned this first success into ownership of a fleet of 100 steamboats, thereby earning him the sobriquet, The Commodore. 50 years later, he amassed a second fortune in railroads, becoming one of the wealthiest, most philan-thropic men in American history. His grandson, George, loved to travel, visiting Europe frequently, collecting artwork by Renoir,

Four foot nutcrackers in A Christmas Past Gift Shop

The Grand Staircase

Fraser fi r in the Banquet Hall

Looking into the Gallery

View from The Inn on Biltmore

Lobby of The Inn on Biltmore


Suburbia with Spanish Moss

Toymaker Gift Shop

The Biltmore Winery

A Victorian Christmas

Carriage House Gift Shop

Edith Vanderbilts oval golden bedroom


Whistler, even a chess set once owned by Napoleon. At 26, fol-lowing a visit with his mother to Asheville, North Carolina, George was lured by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and decided to build a home at its foothills. Working with esteemed archi-tect, Richard Morris Hunt, and landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead of Central Park fame, in 6 years he created a wonderland of 125,000 acres including a winery, farm, world renowned gardens and more. Built a castle consisting of 4 acres of fl oor space, a 102 step grand staircase, exquisite salons and a prized collection of engravings, sculpture, furniture, tapestries,

porcelain, glass, pottery, weaponry, clocks, silver and 1,600 prints. As grand as it is, and believe me its GRAND, it was a home fi rst and foremost. 3 years after opening Biltmore House, George married Edith Stuyvesant Dresser. 2 years later Cornelia, their only child, was born. Mother and daughter contin-ued to live here after George died of complications from appendicitis in 1914 at the age of 52. Cornelia married British aristocrat, John F.A. Cecil, and together they lived and entertained in the house. In 1930, to increase area tourism during the Depression, the Cecils opened Biltmore House to the public, as it remains today, a family business

run by George Vanderbilts grand-children and great-grandchildren. Youll want to stay close, on property as the Vanderbilts guests did. Youll want to stay at the Inn on Biltmore, an opulent hotel offering every amenity and hospi-tality youd expect from George and Edith. Walk the trails, enjoy a gourmet meal in the formal din-ing room, take a carriage ride and sit fireside in the library enjoying more stories of the Vanderbilt clan. And after experiencing the magic of Candlelight Christmas Evenings at The Biltmore, youll return to the Inn to luxuriate in even more grandeur of the Gilded Age.

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Graceland Mansion

MEMPHIS IS ELVIS AND DUCKS.AND MUCH MORE

We all remember where we were when man fi rst walked on the moon and when President Kennedy was shot. And for those of us of a certain age, September 9, 1956 is remembered as the night that a young, nervous Elvis Presley brought his bedroom eyes, gyrating hips and sexy vocals to 60 million viewers of the Ed Sullivan Show. Shot from the waist up, his open-ing rendition of Dont Be Cruel was relatively sedate. He was just warming up. His second set, a hip swivel-ing Hound Dog number, made my mothers jaw drop. This rock and roll, this Elvisits vulgar. Disgusting. The countrys going to hell in a handbag, she bewailed, as Elvis the Pelvis, as he would become known, contin-ued his eye-popping routine. 54 years later, unbeknownst to my mother, Im stand-ing in the hallway of Elvis14 acre home, Graceland, pur-chased at 22 years of age in 1957 for $100,000. Stained glass peacocks frame the entry to the Music Room and fl oor-to-ceiling shag carpeting envelops the outrageous Jungle Room. Inside the not-to-be-missed Trophy

Room is the amazing collection of Gold Records, along with movie memorabilia, stage costumes and charitable endeavors, which are many. For car buffs, theres his famous Pink Cadillac, Stutz Blackhawks and the red MG from Blue Hawaii. Upstaging these is the customized 1958 Convair 880 jet named for his daughter, Lisa Ma-rie. From overhead we hear the raucous All Shook Up, the rockin Blue Suede Shoes and, as reminders of his Gospel side, He Walks Beside Me. Were just getting started and it occurs to me that if the country is going to hell in a handbag, and many believe it already has, I dont think that Elvis is to blame. (Visit www.elvis.com for more)

Story and photography by Judy CrowellAdditional photography courtesy of Peabody Hotel and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.


Sun Studio, the most famous record-ing studio in the world, is where Elvis made his fi rst recording. Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis, who after 48 takes and a lot of booze fi nally cut his most famous re-cord Great Balls of Fire, are among its many recording artists. You can even cut a record in the same record-ing booth where these cultural icons stood.and, yes, I did! Among the many interesting plac-es to visit are Slavehaven, an under-ground railroad museum; the lovely Inn at Hunt Phelan where Grant headquartered during the planning

Living room and adjoining music room

Inside legendary Sun Studio

Inside the Trophy Room

Sun Studio, birthplace of rock and roll

Welcome to Graceland

Beale Street, home of the blues

Beauty Shop Restaurant


The magnifi cent Peabody lobby

Blues on Beale

Bikers night on Beale Street

The world famous Peabody ducks


of the siege at Vicksburg; The Pink Palace, home of grocery store pio-neer and Piggly Wiggly developer, Clarence Saunders; the Rock n Soul Museum; Stax Museum of American Soul Music; the Gibson Guitar Fac-tory and, of course, AutoZone Park, home of the Triple-A minor league affi liate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Hungry? Follow the smokey aroma emanating from the alley/basement of Rendezvous for fi nger lickin, face smearin BBQ ribs. A local favorite is Itta Bena, a Beale Street speakeasy type spot for Cajun and Creole food along with great nightly live music. Search out the charming Restaurant Iris, where Chef Kelly English works his magic in the manner of Alice Waters Chez Panisse. The quirky Beauty Shop is complete with overhead dryers. Try the grilled romaine salad and fried green tomatoes. The epitome of Southern hospital-ity is the Peabody, built in 1925 and the crown jewel of the mid-South. Winner of countless awards, its cuisine, grand lobby, guest rooms,

and ballrooms offer true opulence. With all there is to offer at the Peabody, what one most remembers are the ducks. Ducks everywhereon stationery, doorways, towels, shaped soaps, glassware, carpets. Everywhere but on the menus. Back in 1933, the General Manager of the hotel, returning from a hunting trip and a little too much Tennessee whiskey thought it would be funny

to put a few live duck decoys in the beautiful Peabody fountain. It was a huge hit and, as they say, the rest is history. Every day at 11AM a red carpet is unfurled and the ducks march to their fountain, reversing the march at 5PM, presumably for cocktail hour. I loved the charm, the ambience of the Peabody and would have to say that its just a ducky hotel. (Sorry about that.)

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If youve ever visited the Chicago Art Institute, you might be familiar with the Thorne Rooms. They are an instillation of 68 min-iature period rooms, rendered down to the last detail by Narcissa Thorne. Reproducing European interiors from the 13th century to the 1930s and American rooms from the 17th century to the 1930s, these exquisite models are rendered on a scale of one inch to one foot and are a delight to behold. Narcissa Niblack was born in In-diana in 1882 and at 19 she married the son of the co-founder of Mont-

gomery Ward, James Ward Thorne of Chicago. He retired in 1926 and the couple traveled extensively in Europe where James took the photographs which served as the templates for her enchanting dioramas. Back home in Chicago during the late 1920s and 30s she assembled some of the fi nest craftsmen and architects in the region to carry out her innumer-able and exacting designs. By the end of the decade Narcissa Thorne and her Rooms were world famous- exhibitions included the 1933-34 Chicago Century of Progress and the 1939 and 1940 Worlds Fairs in San

Francisco and New York. The 68 Thorne Rooms were installed in the Art Institute in 1954 and today her Rooms can also be seen in Londons Victoria and Albert Museum, Knox-villes Dublin Gallery of Art and in the Phoenix Art Museum. Robert Morrissey, owner of Clark Graves Antiques, is proud to offer a collection of Thorne Rooms in his Clayton gallery. Ensconced in a pri-vate collection since the late 1940s these exquisite models, each signed and labeled on the back by Narcissa Thorne, are as beguiling now as they were over 50 years ago.

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Soda Fountain of the Gay Nineties With the elaborate crystal chandelier, mirrored back with ornate epergnes, opulent wall paper and wire furniture on the checked marble fl oor, this almost has to be Paris, doesnt it?!

Rock-a-bye-Baby, on the Tree TopThis irresistible depiction of the classic lullaby is unusual both in terms of subject matter and form. Thorne rarely made lamps.

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Work ShopA moment in time: the calendar on the left announces January 1938 while the stove with coal, axe and shovel confi rm the time of year. The spectacles on the work table suggest the carpenter has just stepped out as the expectant little dog at the door awaits his return.

Waiting for the MasterPosh pooches in a posh parlor. Clearly, Thorne delighted in her craft.

Original designA gilt mirror and candle sconces over a serpentine chest of drawers fl anked by a pair of Regency chairs suggest an early 19th century inspiration for this formal design. The yellow draperies with gold valence add to the elegance of this stately Room.



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Maybe the players are far fl ung, maybe even the ideas seem to be, but when Naples, Florida designer Anne Cooper-Megnuy of Anne Cooper Interiors, St. Louis architect William Culver and builder Jnb Construction and the homeowner team up, the cre-ativity fl ows and the results are rock solid, with added wow. If it doesnt click with the play-ers, the project doesnt fl y, Cooper-Megnuy said. This one fl ew. The project is a two-story, 8000+ square foot Ladue home. It was hewn, hammered, tiled, mar-bled, distressed, decorated, painted, polished, and gilded for more than 18 months. Now the neighborhood is quiet again. The homeowner is happily ensconced, the designer has the promised use of a guest room when in town, and all the craftsmen and artisans have gone home at last to their own abodes.

Previous Page, The vaulted hallway, softened with arches and glazed walls, touts custom design lighting storied throughout the home. Above, The foyer fi ts the piano; custom iron railing to the second level complements the glasswork design on the front entrance doors. Right, The homes Euro exterior refutes defi nition though it's refl ective of the homeowners Scottish heritage.


Here is a house that enthralls with its arch-full hallways, vertical heights, turreted windows and the fi replaces on a serious scale. And with its many indi-vidual rooms, its careful sprawl of fi ne furnishings and a sophisticated palette of haute color, it embraces.We started off with a French idea, a French feeling but [the design] became eclectic with a certain Euro fl avor and fl air. This is really a house that evolved, Cooper-Menguy said. She did the entire house, top to bottom, high walls to hallways, wall coverings to win-dow treatments. That was the plan from the begin-ning. Her secret to working through its many rooms and two fl oors where upstairs also features a Lounge and Theatre room, was the preliminary discovery talks with the homeowner, becoming acquainted, fi nd-ing out what he did not like. Its more important to know that he doesnt like orange than it is to know that he does like red and green, she said.

Above, The kitchens copper fi xtures (very French) put extra shine on the Harvey House cabinetry whose sculp-tured island panels give dimension. The kitchen table is purposely affi xed to the island. Left and Right, The dining rooms antique chandelier is from the Ballantine estate, the antique sideboard hails from Scotland; the hand-gilded crown molding tops the layered, fringed drapes and pol-ishes the hand-painted walls.

After the hard surfaces, hardware and plumbing choices were made, everything revolved around color, like the nearly olive greens, pale creams, and silver, and also around the fabric choices, which, along with paintings and antique rugs, softened the marble and stone surfaces. The three-cornered Parlor chairs are done in hand-em-broidered suede. Then you add leather [in that room], and the fabrics that go with it. Once I did that, I had olive green on my palette. The rest of the walls and the house are a beige, of sorts, but they are so delicately done with glaze that they blend with the olive. And thats just what happens in good design. Color also themes the house, ties the rooms together. No matter where Im standing, wherever Im looking, its pleasant to the eye. Whatever I see coordinates with the room Im in, Cooper-Menguy said. With this house, each room has its own personality, and theres also a certain level of elegance that had to be maintained in each. She didnt want to drop the ball on the level of lushness in any of the rooms. The new custom furnish-

ings yes, bespoke accoutrements - complement the occasional antiques. Nearly every room pops with a piece of the past. Wherever theres a hard surface, there is a soft coun-terpart. Wherever there is something dark, there is something light. In the kitchen, the custom made cabinets by Harvey House with Coopers creative input, are dark and rich, and show with sculpted panels on the island. The fun part was that in offsetting the black cabin-etry, we did the chandeliers, island lights and the oven hood in bright copper. Its all very French. And with the brick salmon granite on the walls, there is such contrast. The room shines! Cooper-Menguy found perfect chairs for the dining roomalmost perfect. First they needed work; they needed gilding. And then I thought that if I put a heavy wood table in there, it would look like a monas-tery. I had to open it up so you can see the chairs. Its all very glamorous. The glass table was a must. The room is perfectly laden with a certain opulence. Its a delicate balance, she admitted. I had a moment [regarding the dining room] when the client looked at me askance but I told him he just had to wait until the room was fi nished, and it would all come together. Its about knowing what works.


Left, The Library with its custom design fi replace and rich de-sign elements includes a tiny leather chair for story hour with the grands. Above left and right, The Parlors antique door from Paris, with its design matched in the fi replace surround, opens to the wine room. Three-corned chairs are embroidery-on-suede with leather fi nish; and a tall table offers leather seating for tastings.

Cooper-Menguy designed fl oors patterns, lighting and cabin-etry and helped to furnish every detail down to the bows on the European bed linens. And then she came to the guest room. The homeowner suggested that Cooper-Menguy decorate it as though it were her own. So I did, she said. Does a designer fall in love with a home? Yes, maybe even in spite of her own uncommon good sense and experience.


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LARGEST WINDOW & DOOR SELECTION IN ST. LOUIS

janet mcafee inc. I 9889 clayton road I saint louis, missouri 63124 I 314.997.4800 I janetmcafee.com

This penthouse duplex offers 2BR/4.5BA, over 6,000 squarefeet of interior space and 4,000 square feet of exteriorterraces! The crown jewel of the Park East Tower withunobstructed 360 degree views.

Offered at: $3,300,000Gail Gerchen | 314.640.5456 | [email protected] Hurley | 314.560.4977 | [email protected] Human | 314.795.9839

Stately Ladue equestrian estate located on four rolling acres.The home features 3+ bedrooms, three full and two half bathsand a three-car garage. While maintaining the fine architecturaldetails, this home has been updated for today's lifestyle. Theimmaculate grounds include a swimming pool, French surfacetennis court, and flagstone patio.

Offered at: $2,449,000Gail Gerchen | 314.640.5456 | [email protected]

4909 Laclede Avenue, Unit 2501 | CWE

13 Overbrook Drive | LADUE

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415 Conway Meadows Drive | CHESTERFIELDPrice Upon Request

43 Conway Close Road | LADUEPrice Upon Request

10821 CharltonWay | CREVECOEURPrice Upon Request

5626 Finkman St. | ST.LOUISCITYPrice Upon Request

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2112 Saddle Creek Ridge | CHESTERFIELD7BR/6.5BA family home with great features.Offered at: $1,799,000Laura Donovan | 314.229.8978Kathleen Lovett | 314.610.7408

200 BrightonWay | CLAYTON4BR/3BA spacious yet cozy on .24 acre lot.

Offered at: $679,000Laura Donovan | 314.229.8978Kathleen Lovett | 314.610.7408

16 RioVista | LADUE | COMING SOON4BR/3.5BA, great features and updated kitchen.Offered at: $775,000Valerie Engel | 314.494.9811Steve Engel | 314.852.1613

4 Briarcliff | LADUE | COMING SOON3+BR/4.5BA on 1.2 acre lot. Perfect forentertaining both inside and out.Price Upon RequestBarbara Horan | 314.960.6762


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4BR/5BA home located on picturesque grounds. The sellers haveperfectly blended additions featuring all of todays amenities withthe original home. Features include updated kitchen, family roomwith box beam ceilings and an outdoor oasis.

Offered at: $775,000Heidi Long | 314.308.2283 | [email protected]

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Unit 300,The Crescent | CLAYTONUnit offers 2BR/2.5BA, brazilian cherry hardwoodfloors and a gourmet kitchen.Offered at: $1,095,000Jody Newport Fancher | 314.780.5700

335 N.Meramec Ave., Unit 113 | CLAYTON2BR/2.5BA with upgrades galore, two fireplaces,two parking spots and granite counters.Offered at: $695,000Marda Gatewood | 314.277.7359


With the holidays come numerous things that bring joy: friends, family, gifts and perhaps most importantly, the latest publications of impres-sive books for your coffee table! We gathered our favorite arrivals on the interior design scene that will surely wrap up nicely this holiday... if you are able to part with them! No matter what your personal style or design aesthetic, limitless inspiration will be found on every glossy page!

SEASONS HOMES & INTERIORSBOOK REVIEW: DCOR

AN EYE FOR DESIGN,ALLEGRA HICKSWhen it comes to luxe living, it's safe to say that London based designer Allegra Hicks knows a few things. The jet setter's fashion, home ware and textile designs are sold all over the world and her advice is sought from the best in business on all things aesthetic. In her latest book, Hicks traces the origins, inspirations and utilization of her famed textile designs. From the unforgettable photographs to the charming essays from Hick's herself, great advice is doled out in a very pretty package!. 2010 Abrams.

THE WORLD OF MADELEINE CASTAING EMILY EVANS EERDMANSFrench interior designer Madeleine Casta-ing was known for her unique aesthetic and uncompromising approach to design. Nev-er one to adhere to the passing trends of the day, Castaing famously said, "Be audacious, but with taste" and this mantra, along with an impressive collection of her work is what makes up the very first publication on the life and design of the legendary decorator. This book highlights the many elements of style and wit that contributed to her dis-tinctive and utterly romantic style, whether it be her use of Ocelot carpet or opaline blue "coolie" lampshades, this book beauti-fully pays homage to the life and style of the intriguing designer. 2010 Rizzoli.



AT HOME WITH TOWN & COUNTRYBY THE EDITORS OF TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINEIt's hard to believe that Town & Country Magazine is just now releasing its first home book; however, the wait was most definitely worth it. This flawless and substantial book, spearheaded by former T&C editor Sarah Medford, visits thirty gorgeous homes all over the world in an attempt to reflect what is most impressive about today's residential architecture, design and decor. From Tadao Ando's breathtaking dwelling in northern Italy, to Ralph and Ricky Lauren's 1920s-era family estate in upstate New York, this book is not only full of inspirational photographs, but it also provides valued insight on how to achieve impeccable and functional residential spaces 2010 Hearst Books.

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BILLY BALDWIN: THE GREAT AMERICAN DECORATOR, ADAM LEWISIt's quite possible that the word Baldwin's synonymity with a handsome fellow, was actually intended to describe the remarkable interiors created by eminent designer Billy Baldwin. The latest book on the illustrious decorator's career provides a fully illustrated account of the life and work of the charming man, whose success and innovation forever changed American design. A mentor to the likes of Albert Hadley, and designer for Bill and Deeda Blair and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, this newest book is definitely a Baldwin. 2009 Rizzoli.

TIMELESS ELEGANCE, DAVID EASTONAfter more than thirty wildly successful years in the architecture and interior design business, mogul and Interior Design Hall of Famer, DavidEaston has produced his very first book. The book provides a retrospective of Easton's career and projects, chronicling each room's transformation, from Easton's initial sketches to the perfectly finished spaces. With a forward by chum and fellow legendary designer, Albert Hadley, Easton's book is more than worth picking up! 2010 Rizzoli.



A PASSION FOR INTERIORS CAROLYNE ROEHM Known for her taste and unparalleled entertaining know-how, Carolyne Roehm's latest book solidifies the maven's career as a taste-maker. The gorgeous book visits three residen-cies that are all representative of the quintessential Roehm style, one being Roehm's own Manhattan pre-war duplex. Certainly a more intimate book than her previous publications, Roehm's latest offering is not to be missed! Copyright 2010 Carolyne Roehm 2010 Clarkson Potter.

ALEXA HAMPTON: THE LANGUAGE OF INTERIOR DESIGN, ALEXA HAMPTONAlexa, daughter of design mogul Mark Hampton, has made a name for herself in the interior design world ever since taking over the eponymous label in 1998 and is now regarded as one of the best in the biz. Not surprising, having been raised traveling the world, visit-ing gorgeous dwellings and reared with interior decor know-how and lingo outsiders would be stupefied by. In her latest book Hampton divulges design secrets and the key to creating a timeless aesthetic through touring eighteen homes, including her own New York apartment. An approachable, and astonishingly beautiful book, the Hampton's have won us over yet again! 2010 Clarkson Potter

TOILES DE JOUY: FRENCH PRINTED COTTONS, 1760-1830, SARAH GRANT As interior design trends go, toile may be the oldest of them all. Beloved by the ever-stylish MarieAntionette and Empress Josephine, toile du Jouy has been around since the beginning so it's only right that it should be celebrated! Whether in it for page after page of the famed motif, or for the intriguing history, design and printing process of the fabric, this book will have you yearning for a home full of toile du Jouy!2010 V&A Publishing.

timeless aesthetic

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SCRAPBOOK FOR LIVING, BUNNY WILLIAMSPerhaps one of the most iconic American interior designers today, Bunny Williams has pioneered the look of modern and livable glamour through both her interior projects as well as her line of furnishes Beeline Home. In her most recent book, Williams draws on her bevy of knowledge to assist the less aesthetically agile with designing rooms and making a house a home. With gorgeous photographs and seriously clever tips from organization to lighting, this book will earn it's keep! 2010 Stewart, Tabori & Chang.

11910 Sackston Ridge Drive5 BD, 4 Bath on an Acre Lot

Creve Coeur a $749,900

48 Highgate Road 3+ BD, 2+ Bath Chevy Chase 2-Story,

Ladue SchoolsOlivette a $485,000

1010 Thoreau Court #307 2 BD, 2.5 Bath, Briarcliff Condo, Ladue Schools


211 Clion LaneNew custom home to be built


225 Avery DriveNew Home to be Built

Kirkwood a $325,000

5 Tamarack Drive- SOLDNew Custom Home Coming Soon

Ladue a $1,350,000

531 Chalet CourtNew Custom Home Under ConstructionCreve Coeur a $1,250,000

1 Outer Ladue Road1.25 acre site to build, add-on, or renovate in Ladue Schools

Frontenac a $499,900

9733 Lindley DriveNew Home in Oak Estates - Ladue Schools

Olivette a $675,000

5 Downey LaneCustom Home Coming Soon in Ladue Schools

Olivette a $999,500

756 Gascogne Drive4 BD, 2 Bath Ranch on a .39-Acre LotCreve Coeur a $209,900

Steve MathesColdwell Banker Gundaker314-503-6533 phone 314-997-1952 fax9651 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63124 [email protected]

FINDING THE PERFECT HOME AT THE RIGHT PRICE ONE FAMILY AT A TIME.

9654 Old Bonhomme Road4 BD, 2.5 Bath, on Heather Hill Lane,

Ladue SchoolsOlivette a $598,000

Steve has been opening doors for St. Louisians while helping them buy and sell homes for over twenty nine years. With over $371+ million in career sales, Steve has earned a reputation as one of the top real estate agents in St. Louis.

In our market, now more than ever, experience translates into dollars. A trusted and proven name in Saint Louis Real Estate.

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