Best of Lists — Sophisticated Living St. Louis

Valentine's Day 2022

Happy Valentine’s Day! At SL, we obviously love our readers. But we especially love our fabulous advertisers!

Best Of ListsGrace MikulaFebruary 14, 2022Best of Lists

Associate Publisher Cortney Vaughn – with her discriminating taste and thoughtful eye – provides us a curated year-end roundup of some of her most coveted products and services.

10 Things Lists, Best Of Lists, LifestyleCortney VaughnDecember 20, 202110 Things List, Best of Lists, Lifestyle

"Sleep in Heavenly Peace"

Take a deep breath! Rest easy with these top picks from SL for a perfect night’s sleep…

Best Of Lists, 10 Things ListsGrace MikulaDecember 17, 2021Best of Lists, 10 Things List

Gifting Game Face

We know you like to get things done early, so SL rounded up some of the hottest gift ideas this holiday season and put them all in one place … just for you! From the foodie to the techie and everyone in between, check off all of your Sophisticated friends and family with ideas from our “Gifting Game Face” feature.

Best Of Lists, 10 Things ListsAdminNovember 26, 2021Best of Lists, 10 Things List

Castle Design: First Place for Use of Color

You surely won’t regret enlisting Emily Castle and her team to reimagine any room in your home - especially when it calls for a pop of color … designer Jess Mendenhall of Castle Design recently was honored with first place for Use of Color by the American Society of Interior Designers.

Best Of Lists, Designs and Homes, HomesAdminNovember 9, 2021Best of Lists, Homes, Designs and Homes

Keep on Truckin'!

A motto we all need to hear every once in a while, especially these days… Taking this idea to heart, SL has rounded up some of our favorite trucks, fresh off the line for 2022.

Best Of Lists, Things I Love, MotoringAdminOctober 22, 2021Best of Lists, Things I Love

A Wine That Takes No Prisoners

Sit down with your copy of Sophisticated Living (or read online by clicking here) and pour yourself a glass of wine that takes no prisoners…

Best Of Lists, Food and WineAdminOctober 20, 2021Best of Lists, Food and Wine

Grand Tourmaline

Can you believe it’s already mid-October? As this month flies by, we want to stop and take a look at one of October’s two birthstones: Tourmaline.

Best Of Lists, FashionAdminOctober 18, 2021Best of Lists, Fashion

For Those Who Hoard Books...

Bibliotaph (n): one that hides away or hoards books. Sound like you? Good! SL has a full list of our favorite books that have been “Nurtured by Nature” in our current issue. Here are a few stand outs…

How to Reimagine Your Guest Suite

With the holiday season around the corner, now is the perfect time to consider redoing that Guest Suite. Look no further than Castle Designs to reimagine that often overlooked room in your home.

Best Of Lists, Designs and Homes, HomesAdminOctober 8, 2021Best of Lists, Homes, Designs and Homes

Pick a Patio for Labor Day 2021

Here at SL, more is more - especially when it comes to the weekend! With Labor Day coming up and a three day weekend on the horizon, SL is taking it to the patios. To take the labor out of Labor Day, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite spots to sit and sip!

Best Of Lists, Best Restaurants, Food and WineAdminSeptember 2, 2021Best of Lists, Best Restaurants, Food and Wine

Get Glowing with Amy Jane Beauty and Bronze

The concept of a spray tan can often conjure images of an orange Ross on Friends. Luckily, Amy Jane Beauty and Bronze gives each tan a personal touch, ensuring that your color is more sun kissed than sun burnt.