FAQs

What made you decide to create A YEAR IN THE CITY?

There is so much to love about St. Louis, but that’s not always the image that gets projected. It should be. At its core, St. Louis is a kind and caring community. A YEAR IN THE CITY was created as a way of bringing St. Louisans together.


How was the subject matter selected?

Featured sites in A YEAR IN THE CITY were chosen for everyday appeal. Care was given to vary color schemes from month to month and to appeal to different demographics. Many of the places featured are popular with millennials, young families and older adults.


How was the artwork produced?

All images are “drawn” in the computer, using a vector-based program. Original photos are used for reference only. Often several photos are used to create a single illustration.


Where can I buy A YEAR IN THE CITY?

Click here to order online and have any product shipped to your home or office. Or shop any of the retailers on the NEWS page to buy calendars, prints, or notecards. (Not all products available in all stores.)


Is A YEAR IN THE CITY a secure site?

Yes. The safety of your personal and financial information is very important to us. Our e-commerce pages use SSL encryption to make sure that your credit card information cannot be intercepted.


What forms of payment do you accept?

You may pay for A YEAR IN THE CITY using Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Click on the PayPal box to enter payment. You need not have a PayPal account to purchase a calendar.


Will I get a receipt after I make my purchase?

Yes. In fact, you will get two! One from PayPal and one from A YEAR IN THE CITY.


How do you figure shipping and handling?

Shipping charges are based on average USPS priority rates for the continental U.S. A small handling cost is added to all orders for packaging and administrative costs.


How are products packaged for shipping?

Calendars are backed with chipboard and individually polybagged, then packaged in rigid cardboard mailers to ensure that they arrive safely at your home or business. Up to six calendars may ship in a single corrugated mailer to a single address.

Notecards are sent in cushioned mailers.

Individual prints are packaged in rigid flat mailers.


What if I have questions or issues with my order?

We want to make sure you are completely satisfied with your order. Please send any questions, concerns or comments to info@ayearinthecity.com. All emails will be answered within 24 hours.