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January <strong>23</strong>, 20<strong>19</strong><br />

WEST NEWSMAGAZINE<br />

I BUSINESS PROFILES I 39<br />

Fit, fashion and sizes for the entire family<br />

A mainstay in the St. Louis community since <strong>19</strong>51, Laurie’s Shoes was founded by Wally<br />

and Joan Waldman and Joan’s father, Morris Goldman. Today, the family business’ four<br />

locations all serve to help clients find the perfect<br />

pair of shoes for any occasion. Customers can<br />

shop over 60,000 pairs and over 450 brands<br />

of children’s and adult footwear and accessories<br />

like socks, laces and more.<br />

Customers can come in, have their feet<br />

measured by a skilled salesperson and be<br />

personally fit to shoes best for their feet.<br />

Craig Friedman, Manager,<br />

Chesterfield Mall location<br />

Employees of Laurie’s Shoes match customers<br />

with shoes based on various factors like<br />

walking tendencies, arch attributes, foot length<br />

and more. Laurie’s carries shoes from baby sizes up to size 18 and in a variety of widths.<br />

“We’re selling better footwear, couture footwear, and a lot of exclusive footwear with<br />

comfort features from all over the world, and you want it to fit properly,” President Mark<br />

Waldman said.<br />

The intuitive staff and customer service agents are trained in the latest footwear<br />

technology and fashion trends, assuring each customer that walks through the door<br />

receives knowledgeable and friendly service.<br />

Laurie’s Shoes is also unique for its number<br />

of pedorthists on staff, satisfying the demands<br />

of doctors, pediatrists, chiropractors and other<br />

medical professionals in the business. Laurie’s<br />

Shoes has a sister store, Birkenstock & More,<br />

located in Creve Coeur.<br />

The success of Laurie’s Shoes is a testament<br />

to its history, strong local ties and commitment<br />

to outstanding value and footwear for men,<br />

women and children – the entire family!<br />

281 Chesterfield Mall • (636) 532-0017<br />

9916 Manchester Road • (314) 961-1642<br />

1451 St. Louis Galleria • (314) 862-7463<br />

1<strong>23</strong>50 Olive Blvd. (Birkenstock & More) • 314-434-4430<br />

www.birkenstockstl.com<br />

www.lauriesshoes.com<br />

Bringing Italian tradition from The Hill to Chesterfield<br />

Italian culinary tradition is what made The Hill neighborhood famous and Charlie Gitto<br />

Jr. renown among restaurateurs.<br />

“I grew up around food and a family that loved to cook,” said Gitto, who had a dream<br />

of owning his own restaurant since he was a kid.<br />

“In <strong>19</strong>81, the opportunity came to open Charlie<br />

Gitto’s On The Hill, and the rest is history.”<br />

In the nearly 40 years since, Gitto has made St.<br />

Louis restaurant history with his mouth-watering<br />

cuisine, which can now be found at two more<br />

locations: Charlie Gitto’s At Hollywood Casino<br />

in Maryland Heights, and at Charlie Gitto’s From<br />

The Hill, located right here in Chesterfield.<br />

Each location has its own feel and personality,<br />

but one thing remains constant: the collection of<br />

signature dishes that customers have come to<br />

know.<br />

“[Charlie Gitto’s] From the Hill has a<br />

casual, elegant setting that’s comfortable, not<br />

pretentious,” Gitto said.<br />

At Charlie Gitto’s, customers will find original,<br />

fresh, made-from-scratch dishes. Pastas are made fresh with homemade noodles; brickoven<br />

pizzas are made to order with fresh dough; steaks are premium center-cut and<br />

aged a minimum of 28 days; salads are dressed with<br />

made-from-scratch dressings and soups are made<br />

fresh daily from longtime family recipes.<br />

Top it all off by choosing from a display of<br />

homemade treats at the dessert and espresso bar.<br />

Carry-out and drop-off catering options are designed<br />

to accommodate corporate events and at-home<br />

entertaining.<br />

“We try to have something for everybody,” said<br />

Gitto. “We want to be an affordable place you can<br />

frequent.”<br />

15525 Olive Blvd. • Chesterfield<br />

(636) 536-2<strong>19</strong>9<br />

www.charliegittos.com<br />

For more than 25 years, Tim Trog, owner of County House Washing and Painting,<br />

has been power washing, staining and painting home interiors and exteriors in<br />

<strong>West</strong> County and surrounding areas. During the colder months, the company<br />

schedules exterior jobs for the spring and concentrates on interior repairs and<br />

painting. Much of the interior work performed by<br />

County House Washing and Painting is to assist<br />

home and business owners, designers and real<br />

estate agents who want to sell a home or business,<br />

move into a home or business, or just maintain the<br />

freshness of their current location.<br />

“After all of these years it still amazes me how much<br />

a fresh coat of paint or a complete color change<br />

can affect the atmosphere and the feel of a home or<br />

Tim Trog, owner<br />

Professional and affordable painters<br />

office,” Tim said.<br />

Located in Ballwin, County House Washing and<br />

Painting is a service award-winning company with<br />

a focus on quality work. Tim is a hands-on owner who is highly involved in both<br />

the business management and on-the-job aspects of his company.<br />

From interiors to exterior siding, decks, fences, roofs and concrete, the company<br />

can effectively clean or refresh any home or building. The company’s goal is 100-<br />

percent satisfaction. Many customers of County House Washing and Painting have<br />

utilized its services many times.<br />

“My customers become my friends,” said Tim. “I like helping people. I enjoy<br />

providing an honest business and establishing<br />

a clientele of repeat customers on a<br />

professional and personal level.”<br />

Locally owned and fully insured, County<br />

House Washing and Painting provides<br />

free estimates and offers senior discounts<br />

and military rates.<br />

“You can feel good knowing that you are<br />

working with a local company you know<br />

and trust,” Tim said.<br />

County House Washing<br />

& Painting<br />

WEST<br />

(636) 394-0013<br />

www.countyhousewashing.com<br />

Changing spaces into lifestyles<br />

At BaumHouse design, the degreed and certified interior designers specialize in kitchen and<br />

bath design. They provide a design solution specific to your budget, lifestyle and aesthetic<br />

desires. Your project will be managed in an honest, controlled, and efficient manner.<br />

BaumHouse design starts with an introductory meeting in your home. You provide<br />

your vision and requirements. A few<br />

weeks later, you visit their showroom<br />

for a “concept design” with product<br />

selection. They move forward to project<br />

development with professional spaceplanning,<br />

floor plans, elevations and<br />

3-D renderings. From a broad range of<br />

products, they help narrow selections<br />

to those within your style and budget.<br />

Don’t have a contractor? They provide<br />

highly skilled contractors. From demo to<br />

completion, they are a single point of contact.<br />

In a complex and daunting remodeling project, adjacent areas of the home often are<br />

involved. BaumHouse design’s comprehensive services include furniture plans, window<br />

treatments, floor coverings, wallcoverings and more.<br />

“A cohesive approach to your project sets us apart,” said designer Julie Baum. “Most<br />

kitchen and bath firms only do kitchens and baths. Most designers who do kitchens and<br />

baths rely on kitchen and bath firms to design the cabinetry and layout. Our designers<br />

provide a unified team approach to your project because we do it all. We make it simple.”<br />

Stop by the studio and showroom, visit their website, or call to meet with Owner and<br />

Principal Designer Julie Baum [ASID, CAPS].<br />

“We have a lovely boutique showroom with cabinetry and wood samples in almost every<br />

species, stain and color. Our display<br />

shelves are full of beautiful tile for flooring<br />

and backsplashes,” said Julie. “If we don’t<br />

have it, we will find it for you.”<br />

Visit the website for more information and<br />

to see photos of completed projects.<br />

BaumHouse design<br />

Kitchens | Baths | Interiors<br />

11 Vance Road<br />

(636) 225-9000<br />

www.BaumHousedesign.com

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