Classic
“Because of their versatility, poufs are surely a classic! They can function as an extra seat, an additional tabletop for eating or a cozy addition to a corner, and they can be easily displayed under a sofa table. Fabric patterns, textures and material choices are in abundance, and there is no shortage on styles. Poufs are an ideal way to bring in that bit of bright, bold color that you may not want to invest in a sofa or upholstered chair!” M. Joyce Mathis, MJM Design Company.

St. Louis is a dog-friendly city. With dog parks dotting the landscape, along with the happy dog owners who frequent them, St. Louis provides a safe and happy community where your four-legged friend can make some friends of its own. The parks have benches for you and open areas for the dogs to run free. Some of them even have doggy playgrounds. The parks vary between fenced or not, private or public and fees or free.

Chesterfield Dog Park

(at Eberwein Park)

1627 Old Baxter Rd., Chesterfield

636-537-4000

Fenced, $30 residents only

To make the transition between residences easy for you and your pets, check out these helpful tips from tripswithpets.com.

BEFORE THE MOVE

Become familiar with leash laws, pet ordinances and pet licensing requirements with the state or county you are moving to.

If you are renting, carefully review the lease to ensure that pets are allowed before you move in.

Secure a new vet and have records transferred in advance of your move. Talk to your current veterinarian for referrals or research vets in your new area online.

Bee Tree Park
2701 Finestown Road
199 acres
Memorial garden and overlook, fishing, hiking and biking trails

Buder Park
101 Larkin Williams Road (North Buder)
215 Valley Park Road (South Buder)
276 acres combined
Athletic fields, archery range, picnic shelters, playgrounds

Carondelet Park
3900 Holly Hills Drive
179 acres
Lakes, walking and biking paths, recreation center

A list of must-dos before relocating. 

TWO MONTHS BEFORE MOVING  

Select your move date. If you intend to use a mover, get estimates from moving companies. If you plan to go it alone, check into truck rental costs. Reserve mover or truck.

Simplify your move by getting rid of clutter now. A good way to start is by looking through storage areas of your home and throwing away, recycling or donating anything you don’t plan to take with you.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery. A St. Louis landmark since its founding in 1852, the Anheuser-Busch Brewery offers daily free tours, which take visitors through the historic Budweiser Clydesdale stables, Beechwood Aging Cellars, historic Brew House and Bevo Packaging Facility. 12th & Lynch streets, 314-577-2626, www.budweisertours.com.