Style + Beauty

Clean Fit with Power Moves

Article by Jennifer Horton | Photography by Sarah Jane Photography Describe your personal style? I’d say I’m extremely label-centric and fashion-forward. While I’m in tune with what’s current, I don’t follow trends unless they work for me. (For example, I’m not wearing skinny jeans and a silver-buttoned leather moto jacket just because it looked good on 140-pound Adam Levine!) How did you develop your fashion sense and style? My general fashion awareness came from my mom. When I was young...

Home + Design

Introducing Lombardo Homes

Photography by Lombardo Homes Michigan-based Lombardo Homes is one of the newer builders to hit the mid-Missouri real estate scene.  We got a chance to talk to Melissa Cervin, the VP of Marketing, and Chris Matteo, the Division President, who recently relocated to Columbia. “What makes us unique is that we have an in-house team of home designers and stylist who will help you bring your dream to life," Cervin said. “Our design studio gives home buyers access to a broad range of design options...

Home + Design

Luxury Listing of the Month

Iron Gate Real Estate presents a rare retreat with timeless design and investment potential. Article by Iron Gate Real Estate | Photography by Emily Gard, Iron Gate Photographer Discover a rare opportunity to own a luxurious estate in the heart of the Missouri River Valley. Built in 2021, this breathtaking property offers stunning views, impeccable craftsmanship, and endless potential as a private retreat, high-end rental, or event venue. The main residence exudes rustic elegance, featuring a...

Health + Wellness

Waging a Silent War

Brian Neuner's Mission to Destigmatize Mental Health, One Story at a Time Article by Jennifer Horton | Photography by Brian Neuner It was November 2020 when Brian Neuner climbed a ladder in his barn to patch a hole in the roof—just an ordinary task on an ordinary day. But when he fell and ended up in the emergency room, it became the first of many steps into a life-altering chapter. A month later, in December, Neuner contracted COVID-19. What began as shortness of breath escalated quickly—he...