The Saint Louis Fashion Fund (SLFF) in partnership with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University brought legendary fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg to St. Louis on October 12. She filled the day, meeting with many locals, fashion students, designers, and patrons of STLFF. Mayor Tishaura Jones also presented Diane with a proclamation declaring "Diane von Furstenberg Day in St. Louis."
Read MoreThe Curated Coupe launched in 2022 by Clayton resident, Anne Bishop. they offer bespoke boxed gift sets featuring vintage champagne glasses. Just in time for the holiday season, these boxed sets are a great hostess gift that can be customized with personal touches.
Read MoreWith a comprehensive lineup of events and beyond-the-barn amenities encompassing everything from fine dining to fashion, Ocala's Equestrian Hotel isn't just for equestrians.
Read MoreIn order to serve guests year-round, Taqueria Morita is moving indoors following a highly successful first season. The restaurant, which opened in the garden-side pavilion space at Vicia last May, is taking up residency at Winslow’s Table this winter.
Read MoreWith The EDDEN Project, Rhum J.M., one of the world's best producers of aged rhum, commits to a cleaner, greener approach to distilling.
Read MoreDance St. Louis, one of the country’s oldest and remaining nonprofit dance presenters, kicks off its 57th season on Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Touhill Performing Arts Center with the presentation of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, the award-winning, New York City-based company that has been lauded for reinventing dance and contemporary ballet. Complexions is set to perform its blockbuster hit STAR DUST, a tribute to the life and music of David Bowie, full of glitter and glam.
Read MoreDiane von Furstenberg will soon be in St. Louis for her talk and trunk shows October 11-12. The Vault Luxury Resale is a great place to shop if you want to get ready to attend the DVF events, while supporting local and shopping sustainably.
Read MoreHurtigruten's Coastal Express makes it easy to explore the beauty of the Norwegian coast.
Read MoreAs the sun sets on the production of its V12, Lamborghini shares the story of two models— Countach and LM 002— that are diametrically opposed but share the same extraordinary 12-cylinder mechanics.
Read MoreDon’t miss the DVF trunk show two-day event that is coming to St. Louis this October. Diane von Furstenberg is coming to town and bringing a fabulous collection of her items with her. Sophisticated Living will receive a sneak peek as the DVF team unpacks and sets up at CAMSTL. Follow us on Instagram to see more the day before the trunk shows begin.
Read MoreSo many St. Louis favorites are packed into one place at Colonial Marketplace! From Pasta House and the Original Pancake House, to City Sprouts and Women’s Exchange, Colonial Marketplace is a hub for fashion, beauty, food, and more! Stop by any or all of these shopping destinations this fall.
Read MoreAs I watched The Queen’s funeral procession reach a somber climax at Wellington Arch, I was reminded of my own experience with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip that happened at the exact same location.
Read MoreWhen you design high-end kitchens and baths for a living, it’s hard to pick your five or even 10 favorite projects. And that’s how it was with Jenny Rausch from Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath. I might as well have asked her to choose her favorite child. Instead, she offered, “My favorite thing I have ever designed is our family’s cottage in the woods.” After I looked at photos and heard the story of the cottage, it was easy to see and understand why.
Read MoreAfter a busy summer, the beginning of fall marks a new season of celebrations! St. Louis favorites Pedal the Cause and Glennon Gallop are on the horizon. Musical performances such as Hadestown at the Fabulous Fox and the Kranzberg Art Center’s annual Music at the Interaction are on our calendar too.
Read MoreIt turns out the secret to feeling young again might be getting on an electric bike. Sales of electric bikes, known as e-bikes, have soared in the last year. The Light Electric Vehicle Association predicts that more than one million e-bikes will be sold in the U.S. this year. Mike Weiss, owner of St. Louis’s Big Shark Bicycle Company, confirmed, “The e-bike category has been growing dramatically.”
Read MoreMore than 100 guests attended The Haven of Grace’s “A MOMentous Luncheon” on May 4, celebrating motherhood and raising funds for the organization.
Read MoreSt. Louis native, Olivia Polk, recently debuted her children’s book Millie the Magical Stone Skipper. The MICDS graduate will be doing a book signing this weekend at Novel Neighbor.
Read MoreThere are some other great jazz cities in America like my hometown of New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and New Orleans, but none can match the range of shows, the intimacy of the Ferring Jazz Bistro, Miles Davis, the number and types of community events, or world-class jazz education like Jazz St. Louis.
Read MoreI'm sure some people love political ads, the back-and-forth banter about why we should or shouldn’t support the candidate of our party - or God forbid - the other party, along with the political conversations which pop up over dinner, or cocktails, or with family. But I don’t.
Read MoreI have known Mark Hyman since the 1980s when I first wanted to find an old MGB to restore. He already had a reputation for restoring many classic cars, but at the time, he was in the commercial real estate business. So, I had to wait until Mark had the time to look at a few cars with me and eventually tow one back to St. Louis. We found a few in St. Louis and as far south as Sullivan, Missouri. While all looked good to me, Mark had a keen eye for original cars. I bought the one Mark recommended which was all original and in running condition, but in desperate need of a restoration.
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