Curb Appeal

Matt Bear is one of those exceptional people who seemingly does it all: He’s a father; a husband; a business owner with professional experience in marketing, advertising, fundraising,...

If you’ve lived in Columbia for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve driven by the house known by many names: the Hobbit House, the Hansel...

Imagine a Christmas in the country: a grand estate with lots of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking several acres; horses grazing peacefully in the pasture; the interior dripping with garland,...

“We’re the best-kept secret in the area,”Linda Ordway, owner of Cedar Creek Resort & RV Park, says. Cedar Creek may just be the most beautiful outdoor space in...

About 30 minutes northwest of Columbia, nestled in the rolling hills of western Boone County, is the village of Harrisburg, population 226. Harrisburg is home to the sprawling...

“Cookie cutter” is the antithesis of the luxury custom homes Jason Sutherland and Jerrod Thompson build together. They call their design style, inspired by their love of the...

Walk out the back door of Jeremy and Jessica Spillman’s 4,000-square-foot house, which Jeremy built in 2016, and you’ll feel like you’re at a high-end resort with an...

The story of a girl who grew up loving horses is as American as apple pie. But that girl growing up to start her own equine business is...

Tucked away in the middle of MU’s campus, the Sanford Conley House serves as a reminder of the rich history found in Columbia. Citing the house as a...

From her office window, Janie Bakutes can see children playing on the playground, and it reminds her of why she does what she does. With 17 years spent...