Samantha Stevenson
Courtesy of Tricia Stoecklin
How one St. Louis blogger is using Instagram to spread body positivity
Through the social media platform, Tricia Stoecklin is giving more than just outfit inspiration—she's teaching self-acceptance. Read more
St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies combats period poverty with 'This is a Tampon' campaign
A Saint Louis University study found that 64 percent of local low-income women were unable to afford menstrual hygiene supplies. This is what one group of St. Louisans are doing to help. Read more
Photo by Virginia Harold
The restoration of an 1887 house reveals its history, and the lives of the people who’ve called it home
The current homeowners found remnants of the property’s past—a pair of pants, an old broom handle, a baby shoe, a soda bottle from the former Belleville Glass Company, a frequent-shopper punch card from Romeiser’s—inside the walls. Read more
2019 Excellence in Nursing Awards winners announced
Recognizing the unsung heroes of health care Read more
Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
Stylist Caitlin Ford turns hair into art with creative coloring
"It’s fun to challenge yourself by looking at something that’s not hair and saying, 'How do I turn this into hair?'" says Ford. Read more
Matt Marcinkowski
Mvstermind’s new album, 'Harper House,' recalls his childhood
Harper House’s title is a reference to the Land Reutilization Authority home near Fairground Park in which Mvstermind grew up. Read more
"All of Us" van visits St. Louis to gather health information from communities often underrepresented in research
The goal? Less "one size fits all" medicine and more medicine tailored to a diverse population. Read more
Queer Eye's Tan France to read from memoir at St. Louis County Library in June
Of his memoir, 'Naturally Tan,' France tells SLM he hopes "that the readers learn a perspective that they may not have known before, what it's like for a person of color who is also of the LGBTQ community." Read more
A St. Louis flag, 1795 ladies' pocket watch, and more are reimagined in Missouri History Museum's Threads
Opening April 20, the exhibit features designs by 'Project Runway' alumni and St. Louis–area students, inspired by historic pieces from the museum's collection. Read more
via Flickr/Ewen Roberts
Study finds that taking photos on vacation might not ruin the experience, but posting them on social media does
A study involving Wash. U researchers found that almost 60 percent surveyed said taking pictures ruins their enjoyment—but only when posed with negative anecdotes by others. Read more
Through MERCH, Susan Sherman and Tania Beasley-Jolly are bringing global brands to St. Louis
MERCH will launch April 24 with Mansur Gavriel and an appearance from Gavriel's president, Shira Sue Carmi. Read more
Photography by Sid Hastings
Wash. U senior has research published in psychiatry journal
As a cross-country athlete, Gorham wanted to examine the role sports played in children's mental health. Read more
Courtesy of Tadlock | Brueggemann Real Estate
This colonial-style house in Richmond Heights is a classic
See the house for yourself at an open house on April 20. Read more
Courtesy of Launch
LAUNCH fashion boutique debuts spring collection with Wonderland Runway
Owner Lia Glynias says the Thursday show will be "looks that you could wear to the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Four Seasons, a Friday wedding or Sunday brunch." Read more
Courtesy of Caroline Morehead
Drybar's first St. Louis location to open in May
The salon offers a membership program, its own line of hair products, styling options from blowouts to updos, but as their slogan says, "no cuts, no color, just blowouts." Read more
Former 'Project Runway' contestant among residents for Saint Louis Fashion Fund's new Fashion Lab program
According to a press release, the program will "provide designers with the elements necessary to support the business and art of fashion in St. Louis." Read more
Via Alek Krautmann's Twitter
St. Louis is trending on Twitter for the way we (secretly) slice bagels
#Bagelgate has evolved into a full-fledged meme of "St. Louis–style" foods. Read more
A Kirkwood Gothic Revival that doubles as a dream farmhouse
Thanks to someone who calls the property his childhood home, the 1850-built Couch House has the look of a new-build. Read more
Courtesy of St. Louis Children's Hospital
Photos: National Puppy Day at St. Louis Children's Hospital was cuteness overload
To celebrate the day, the hospital partnered with Purina to bring puppies to kids. Read more
Kelly Pahl
Dr. Daniel Theodoro once saved Michelle Wheeler's life. Now they work together.
"I call him my savior," Wheeler says, "and he always says to stop it." Read more
