home comforts
In time for spring and Mother’s Day gift-giving, Deanna McClintock Lester and her husband have opened The Candle Fusion Studio. The Central West End store (the former home of Bissinger’s for more than 80 years) features a candle library of more than 100 unique scents that customers can blend themselves into custom, handpoured candles and other home products, including spa salts and body sprays.
message in a bottle
You are what you drink! St. Louis-based Karuna, a natural food company, has launched a new line of plant-based, eco-friendly ‘superfoods’ beverages. Sold in Whole Foods Markets and soon at Dierbergs, Karuna’s Heal, Hydrate and Fuel drinks are made with renewable ingredients that are nutrient-rich and low in sugar and calories.
the big day
Soon-to-be brides can find Annette Karsch’s Simply Elegant Bridal store in a new space at 12354 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. The store features gowns, jewelry, accessories, tuxedos, and dresses for bridesmaids and mothers of the bride.
dance fever
Prom season is on the horizon! Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac is hosting a special Prom Event featuring a fashion presentation, Dry Bar to present the latest hairstyles, a Beauty Bar and DJ. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. April 2.
food meets art
Now called The Dark Room at The Grandel, the wine bar/photography gallery has a new home at 3610 Grandel Square, in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District. It has added a ‘petite lunch’ menu as well as dinner and continues to use its profits to benefit the St. Louis arts community.