Home + Design

A Cool Color Comeback

Article by Jennifer Horton | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose Many of us are ready for a color comeback as the all-white minimalist look starts to fade away in 2025. One of the newer trends gaining attention is known as "color drenching." It's a visually striking monochrome technique that creates a feast-for-the-eyes, dramatic effect. Although it may seem like a bold color commitment, there are ways to embrace the trend within your comfort zone. Color drenching is exactly what it sounds...

Home + Design

Your Fast Five

Top Tips for Potential Home Buyers Article by Jennifer Horton | Photography by Iron Gate Real Estate 1. What should potential buyers do before jumping in to home buying? Get mortgage pre-approval: This is not just a step; it's a crucial foundation for your home-    buying journey that will give you a clear understanding of your financial boundaries. Decide on your must-haves: Consider your must-haves and what you are willing to compromise. Do you have to have three full bathrooms? How...

Home + Design

Curb Appeal with a Twist

Article by Jennifer Horton Your driveway: It's the first impression your home makes. A cracked, stained or otherwise lackluster driveway detracts from even the most beautiful home. While traditional poured concrete remains popular, homeowners are increasingly discovering the unique advantages of paver driveways. Though not a new concept, paver driveways offer a sophisticated upgrade, significantly boosting curb appeal and offering long-term benefits concrete simply can't match. Many homeowners...

Home + Design

New Life for an Old Historic Home

Article by Jennifer Horton | Photography by Jetstreak Photography Ever driven by a place countless times, yet never truly seen it? That's what the first impression of the Young house calls to mind. Tucked behind an iron gate in Columbia's Old Southwest neighborhood, the historic home was easy to miss. But stepping onto the property reveals incredible antique lion door knockers – a hint of the stories kept within. Built in 1954 on a sprawling 8.6-acre lot, the house had fallen into disrepair...

Style + Beauty

Adorn with Affection

Buchroeders Jewelers offers timeless gifts for Valentine’s Day and beyond Article by Brian Sullivan | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose Diamonds and gemstones are always a dazzling way to express your love for that special someone, as well as cherished family and friends. As the season of love quickly approaches, it’s helpful to get a head start on gifts you will want to buy for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. Buchroeders Jewelers has you covered for Feb. 14 and for all the special...

Food + Beverage

Pints, Pizza and Pickleball

Local surgeons and beer enthusiasts open Trail Stop Brewery Article by Brian Sullivan | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose Columbia’s food and drink scene continues to grow as the highly anticipated Trail Stop Brewery sets its sights on opening in March. Owners William Kinney and Robert Zitsch have been friends and beer aficionados for many years and decided on starting Trail Stop Brewery based on timing, location and their love of beer-making. “You drive by this place and you know it’s the...

Health + Wellness

A Week of Wellness

Try These Five Rising Health and Wellness Trends in 2025 Article by Jordan Durham The new year is a time for self-nurturing and reflection, which often includes reassessing, starting or changing, your health and well-being objectives. To help, we’ve compiled a list of exceptional options suited to help you meet your wellness goals, no matter where you find yourself on this journey. Here, we focus on businesses and their owners who help create and nurture positive well-being in our community...

Health + Wellness

The Suit Is Your Gym

OHM Fitness Revolutionizes Functional Fitness Article by Jordan Durham | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose Based on years of research, the benefits and technology behind electro-muscle stimulation is well-known and certainly not new; however placing EMS in a suit without wires and in a group fitness setting transforms the technology into benefitting everyone. At OHM Fitness, the motto “the suit is your gym” is reality when you change into the emPower EMS bodysuit and exercise during a...

Shopping

Stocking Surprises

Unexpected Delights to Fill Your Holiday Stockings Article by Jordan Durham | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose If you're looking for fun, new items to pack your stockings, look no further! The Tin Roof offers numerous options that are sure to bring smiles on the big day. Nicole Morris, owner of The Tin Roof, gives us her top choices. C.O. Bigelow Favored by Italian barbers, this creamy, softening lather formula protects all skin types, cools the skin and gives a truly exceptional shave...

Local Services

Making a Difference

How Nic Parks is inspiring change through his commitment to community Article by Jordan Durham | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose Nic Parks wakes up each morning thankful for the life he has built. For him, this is even more reason to give back to the community. Many know Parks through his mid-Missouri businesses under Parks Amusements, LLC — Level Up Entertainment, Lakeside Ashland, Shiloh Bar & Grill, Silverball Arcade & Bar, and The Pinball Company. He’s built giving back into these...