There’s something about well-dressed children that just makes them that much cuter. That is, until they decide to spill applesauce or grape juice down the front of their perfectly ironed outfit. Now, Columbia has a place where you can find adorable clothes for your little ones. Christina Maurizi opened La Da Di Children’s Boutique in […]
Ingredients Yield: 4 sushi rolls 2 cups sushi rice rice vinegar 4 nori sheets 1 can barbecued eel (Unagi) 1 cucumber 1 carrot Unagi sauce Kikoman Soy Sauce Cooking Sushi Rice Rise the rice until your water is not cloudy, then drain. Combine the rice with 2 1/2 cups of water in a large
What are your biggest passions? My biggest passions are my family, travel, interior design and saving money. I don’t get to travel much, but when I do, I immerse myself into it and often tour historic homes. I’ve subjected my boys to this too. Do you currently work/volunteer anywhere? It seems my work at
A residential recovery center, Primrose Hill helps women overcome addiction while becoming nurturing mothers to their children. The beautiful primrose flower is native to Missouri. It’s the first rose of summer, and in many ways it represents rebirth, fresh beginnings and brighter days. It was only fitting that a new local nonprofit organization focused on
As this is the Arts Issue of COMO Living, I thought I’d explore an issue that all artists have to deal with at some point: rejection. All artists, even successful ones, are rejected. As a writer, I am rejected on a daily basis. Please do not mistake that for hyperbole. I literally receive rejection letters
ART – the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination Even the least creative and unimaginative person can love. There is an art to it and being creative makes it so much more interesting. Creating love with another person takes commitment and let’s face it, work. So the question is, how can you
A few years ago when my son, Brandon, turned 13, I shared with him a special birthday gift. I had written a song for him several years prior and had been waiting for the right time to share it with him. I was waiting for a time when he would be old enough to appreciate
When does craftsmanship cross the perception threshold into the realm of art? For me, it is whether or not the object in question triggers a strong emotional response. In the world of wine, I think this rational has merit. There are many wines being made today that are well crafted and have broad commercial appeal.
It’s not hard to see why chocolate and craft beer make the perfect one, which is a two punch come February. With the extensive variety that craft beer has to offer, it’s easy to find the perfect beer to pair with just about any chocolate you can pick out of your chocolate box this Valentine’s
Tiffany Bohm and Ethan Turner began dating in March 2011 after meeting through Ethan’s roommate at a party. The two exchanged numbers and went on their first date shortly after. After nearly five years of being together, Tiffany did not think that marriage would be in the forefront. “He liked to joke and tease me
