I’ve lived in Columbia for a long time. Long enough to remember when “way out South” meant the corner of Providence and Nifong, The District was just called downtown, and Shiloh was a one-room dive bar with dollar pitchers. That is a long time, people. So it is with great shame that I admit […]
Columbia’s arts community looks forward to a growing future The technicolor magic tree lured the crowds of Columbians down 9th Street toward Broadway, and as they passed the Yellow Dog Bookshop, they saw the owner’s two young children dressed as Charlie Brown and Lucy as they waved at them from beside Snoopy’s doghouse. It
Company Name: Edith Hall Cakes Family: Husband, Larry; Daughter, Jenny; Son-In-Law, John; three step grandchildren, Izzy, Eli, Jonah and a new grandbaby on the way; daughter, Wendy, Son-In Law Nathan, and their son, Jesse. How long have you been decorating cakes? 34 years What initially sparked your interest in cake decorating? My aunt got me
Company Name: Since this is my hobby, I haven’t come up with a catchy name yet. I would probably go with something related to “Cake Girl.” Family: I have been married for 16 years and have four children, ages 14, 12, 10 and 9. How long have you been decorating cakes? I got started making
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
