February 1, 2015

Drab to Fab!

Cottage Paint transforms this junk store furniture into a one-of-a-kind treasure. Project level: Intermediate Materials needed: • Quart of Cottage Paint • Antique glaze • New hardware • Wallpaper I purchased this piece of furniture from a junk store and loved it because it had great bones. It wasn’t in the best of condition, but

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Pin-spired

5 ways Pinterest brings clarity to creativity “I pinned this awesome recipe today!” “Oh my gosh, my wedding board is overflowing.” “Are you on Pinterest?” You know about it. You’ve heard the word. Pinterest is considered to be the fourth most popular social-networking site. It’s that place to store all the cool, interesting things you

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Portrait of an Artist

Art [noun]: the quality, production, expression or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing or of more than ordinary significance. Columbia’s art community is thriving, and these four local artists are part of the reason why. Caitlin Younker Caitlin Younker began dancing as an extracurricular activity when she was 10 years old

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The Art of Craft Beer

Bur Oak Brewing Co. Craig Stichter, President 8250 Trade Center Drive, Columbia, MO 65201buroakbeer.com When did you open? We started selling in May 2014. The company was founded Feb. 12, 2013. Who’s doing the brewing? Craig Stichter, president; Kraig Bridgeford, head brewer; Phil Fuemmeler, assistant Where should someone start? Our Trail Bender Wheat was designed

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