It used to be a tradition that the women of the church would gather together to put on a wedding. From the flowers to the food, everything came together with their help. I love this idea: people rallying behind a young couple and helping their big day become a reality. When we crashed Ben Lake […]
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Those looking for holiday inspiration can see some of Columbia’s most beautiful homes, with halls fully decked, on the Holiday Home Tour. The event is organized by the Women’s Symphony League, an auxiliary of the Missouri Symphony Society, and will take place December 2 through 4. Now in its 33rd year, the Holiday Home Tour
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Every year, it feels like December is so far off — and then, all at once, here we are. In my profession, December is crazy busy and typically stressful. The holidays are that way for everyone, really, so planning for your pets can be really helpful to you and to them. If you’re going
Your favorite local chefs share their go-to holiday side dishes. Recipe pdf documents can be downloaded. Creamy Country Green Bean Casserole | By Chef Benjamin Hamrah (pdf) Peachtree Catering & Banquet Center Ingredients: 7 ounces country bacon 3½ ounces red onions, sliced thin 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon kosher
Kelli Swayden was so focused on organizing and celebrating boyfriend Corby Jones’ 40th birthday that she couldn’t find her words when he pulled out a ring. Laughing from the surprise of the proposal, Kelli gathered herself to say yes to Corby. “I planned out the majority of his birthday and wanted to make sure
Writing articles for everyone to see throws me into a pool of vulnerability. As I have been known to say, “It’s like sticking needles in your eyes.” Typing this sentence, I can feel the tightness in my chest. Who am I? What if they find out I’m just me? I remember posting one of my
Mike Tompkins, Tompkins Construction, and Mary Kroening, Hidden Treasures Tours How did you meet? Mary: I bought my first home in Columbia while it was under construction by Tompkins Construction. I then worked with Mike to build our second custom home in the country. I later rented a home from Mike and gardened
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So much of how we parent comes from looking backward. Our minds continually flash back to the way things were when we were kids. We mine our childhoods for what worked, what didn’t, and what we vow never to repeat. For instance, I will never make my kids eat everything on their plate — because
Local experts show you some creative ways to set your table for the holiday season. Rockin’ Around the Clock New Year’s Eve Table by Michele Towns When we pitched the idea of a setting a holiday themed table for COMO Living, Michele Towns immediately snatched up the New Year’s Eve theme. Why? She loves decorating
Blind dates crafted by mutual friends can be scary. In the case of Alese Furnald and Nathan Thompson, however, it went wonderfully. “We worked in the catering business and also had mutual friends in it, as well,” Alese says. “They thought it would be great to set us up.” Their personalities matched perfectly,
