A cozy winter-themed flat lay featuring a plaid blanket, gray and blue slippers, a plush elephant toy, a white sweater, socks, a fuzzy eye mask, knitted hats, candles, and a blue and white scarf against a dark blue background.

Creature Comforts

Stay snug as a bug this winter with our favorites of all things comfy and cozy.

A drink with ice is in a tall glass next to an empty short glass, a mixing glass with a long spoon, and a metal strainer. An abstract, orange-toned artwork with geometric patterns is in the background on a wooden surface.

A Toast to Women’s Suffrage

Lisa Driskel Hawxby of DogMaster Distillery mixes up a cocktail in honor of women’s suffrage.

Rustic brewery taproom with exposed brick walls, large wooden barrels, and a long polished wooden table with benches. Warm lighting adds ambiance. A small bar area with industrial elements is visible.

Making Old New Again

Curated experiences are what guests can expect at Günter Hans.

Modern living room with black and gold armchairs on a striped rug, a glass coffee table holding drinks, and a large gray sectional in front of a wall-mounted TV. Polished hardwood floors and ceiling lights enhance the spaciousness.

California Vibes

With the help of Anne Tuckley, Kara and Gwen Corches bring their West Coast style to Columbia.

A thermal image of a human back displaying varied temperatures. Warmer regions in red and yellow show higher heat, concentrated along the spine, while cooler areas in green and blue appear on the outer edges.

Visualizing Wellness

How medical thermography is reshaping health prevention.

Left: A tall, futuristic purple and silver structure with a circular element and geometric patterns. Right: A decorative sign featuring the word Silverball in bold letters, flanked by pinball flippers, against a workshop backdrop.

A Well-Built Business

Emmett Russell moves to Columbia in hopes of turning his metalworking dreams into reality.

A rider in a formal outfit, wearing a top hat and light-colored coat, is elegantly riding a brown horse with a red and yellow rosette. The background shows a blurred audience in stadium seating.

Championship Rider

Nora Wade’s love for English riding pushes her to great heights.

A dining table set for a meal, featuring colorful striped table runners, two candlesticks, plates, and a decorative bowl. A gray cat sits on a chair by the table. Shelves with dishes and plants are in the background, softly lit by natural light.

What Chefs Eat

A look inside the home kitchens of Amanda Elliott, Shelly LaFata, and Gaby Weir Vera, three of Columbia’s prized chefs.

A festive living room adorned with Christmas decorations. A central beige sofa is flanked by armchairs, with a coffee table in front holding mini Christmas trees and colorful ornaments. Framed art hangs on the wall, and a decorated tree and gifts are visible.

My Sister’s Christmas

A glimpse into the holiday home of Celeste Hardnock.

Two handbags are displayed. The left bag features geometric patterns in yellow, blue, and brown with a front zipper. The right bag has a zigzag pattern in orange, beige, and gray tones with a matching strap. Both have a sleek, structured design.

A Little Something Special

Handbag designer Melanie Henry brings her craft to the Columbia art scene.

A close-up of a singing bowl with a wooden mallet resting on its edge. The bowl sits on a colorful surface, surrounded by blurred objects, including a grey felted ball on a stick and various circular items in the background.

Healing Energy

My experience with Moon Yoga’s sound meditation practice.

A person with long hair and tattoos is sitting and looking at the camera. They are wearing a black sleeveless top and dark jeans, set against a plain dark background.

Beyond the Ink

Culture and color collide in the art of tattooing.