Meet Ladue’s home of the future. Not only is it smart, it’s Einstein smart. Built by Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design, the 2-story home features a Creston control system run by Josh, a fundamental A.I. house manager. Read here how the homeowners got the contemporary house they wanted fit for six with the latest and greatest technology.
Read MoreNow, thru September 30, you have the opportunity to experience Augusta, MO, the Napa Valley of the Midwest, by entering our Sophisticated Living September Giveaway. Click the photograph to learn how to enter.
Read MoreWelcome to the 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis, a groundbreaking concept that revolutionizes the way we experience art. If you didn’t collect before your stay, you are sure to get the itch by the time you check out. Already operating in 10 cities across the United States, the 21c Museum and Hotel not only showcases contemporary artworks but also offers a luxurious and immersive stay for art enthusiasts and travelers alike.
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving world of real estate, selling a luxury home requires careful planning, precise execution, and a deep understanding of the current market trends. Looking at the midway mark of 2023, the landscape for selling high-end properties has evolved, presenting both challenges and opportunities for homeowners and real estate agents alike. If you are considering selling your home, read on for some things you need to know.
Read MoreSophisticated Living Magazine always has its finger on the pulse of the finest St. Louis has to offer. With the September/October 2023 issue, we cover so much of the richest turf of the city and surrounding areas that we surpassed even ourselves and cultivated more pages of print ever produced in the eleven years of our publication.
Read MoreIn 1934, in Greenville, Illinois, Ralph Nevinger wanted to keep the score of a basketball game. So he created a simple white oak cabinet with a glass dial clock and glass disks. Nearly nine decades later, that small one-man enterprise has grown into Nevco Sports LLC, the oldest and the largest privately held scoreboard company in the world.
Read MoreWedding season has been getting longer and longer in recent years. What used to peak in late summer now extends into fall. Now, 78% of all weddings take place between May and October. Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers walks down the aisle with the partners of today. Read here about how they offer custom designs with the most exquisite levels of craftsmanship no matter when one ties the knot.
Read MoreAlex has her own bagel business, Baked & Boiled. “I’ve mostly been a chef but I always wanted to get into baking because it’s fascinating,” she says. “It’s borderline alchemy. During the pandemic everything shut down but bakers and butchers still did well. I thought that was what I should probably get into. It took me at least 8 months to a year to make a really solid bagel. Fast forward to 2023 and Baked & Boiled has sparked a bagel boom. Read on to find out how it happened.
Read MoreNew Jazz St. Louis CEO Victor Goines says that “There are only two kinds of people in this world, those who love jazz, and those who don’t know it yet.” Read more about how he is “Raising the Vibe” of the musical juggernaut and spearheading it into the future.
Read MoreWhen Chelsea, founder of Chelsea Design Company, took on the hurculean task of transforming an aging farmhouse into a 21st-century stunner, an elegant farmhouse in Kimmswick, Missouri on the Mississippi was the result. Read here how she and her team rose to the challenge.
Read MoreWith the injection of more than 150-million in just two years, Augusta Missouri is quickly growing and evolving. The vision that Augusta natives David and Jeri Hoffmann had of building it into the Napa Valley of the Midwest is becoming a reality. Read on to find out how they are making it happen.
Read MoreSummer campers from the Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis learned life, soccer, and pet ownership skills during a week-long camp at CITYPARK in downtown St. Louis. St. Louis City SC community coaches and Purina Pet experts mentored local youth, complete with a performance by the Purina Incredible Dogs Team.
Read MoreChris Andoe is one of the headliners at the 2023 STL FRINGE FEST held this August at the Kranzberg .ZACK Theater. The prolific storyteller joins other artists August 14-20 at various St. Louis theaters.
Read MoreFounded by Luke Heintz just before the pandemic, Modern Moving offers white glove service to customers who are buying selling homes at an historic pace. Read his story and about a company that takes care of you and your precious possessions with kid gloves when you relocate.
Read MoreSince 2006, Dale Chihuly’s magnificent glass sculptures have captivated audiences around the world and have driven record-breaking traffic to the Missouri Botanical Garden. His St. Louis presence has added a new dimension to the city's artistic landscape, creating a visual spectacle that enchants and inspires all who encounter it. Now thru October 15, in what is called “Chihuly in the Garden 2023,” visitors can bask in the magic.
Read MoreWhen Jacob Siwak of Forsythia in New York joined Craig Rivard of St. Louis’ Little Fox joined one another for a three-day chef collaboration in St. Louis, it immediately SOLD OUT. Jacob wanted to see how St. Louis responded to his pasta and to food that's not necessarily what they traditionally imagine as pasta. His cooking is closer to what you would eat in Rome (as in why his restaurant is in the Roman genre) and not very much like the American take on Italian food. Read more about the collaboration and the response here.
Read MoreJust days ago, the Twitter-like social media platform THREADS rolled out. In just 2 hours, 2 million people had downloaded the app. Sophisticated Living is now one of the millions to join the imminent social media behemoth.
Read MoreIf this sumptuous twilight view of a cacophony of floating colors on the cover of our July/August issue doesn’t tantalize you, then perhaps nothing will. It is a breathtaking Dale Chihuly boat at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Leaf through the pages of our fair pub and absorb the magic of midsummer and the best St. Louis has to offer. As always, we strive to bring you a sophisticated local and world view. Look for your hard copy subscriber delivery next week.
Read MoreThis year’s COCAcabana’s theme was “Electric Oasis: Glowing and Growing at COCA”. The annual fundraising event shined a spotlight on the ways the arts organization champions students to grow and glow. Held on April 28, more than 500 business and community leaders gathered for artistic performances, imaginative games, dinner, cocktails and dancing.
Read MoreCongratulations to Sandy Jurgensen, winner of our Sophisticated Living Summer Giveaway. She was selected at random and won a $350 shopping spree from Colonial Marketplace in Ladue. Hundreds entered. One person won. Look for our next contest next month.
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