Columbia Home Magazine - February/March 2013

Behind the Lens

With Photographer Angelique Hunter P. 44

Columbia's Most

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At Home in Mexico P. 20

FEB/MAR 2013 The love issue

Drawing on the wall With Leslie Davis P. 58

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Local business owner continues to help the community find quality furniture and design assistance.

Pat Carl, the owner of The Home Store, has been self employed since she was eighteen years old. She opened The Home Place furniture store at the Route Z exit on Interstate 70 East in 1995. It was Pat’s daughters’ grandparents’ previous home and it was a wonderful place to have a business.

Everyone that shopped there loved the house. In 2000, Pat sold The Home Place and was out of the business for two years. In those two years she decided she would open another store if she found the right building, in the right location, at the right price. She did find the building and purchased it. Thirty days later the remodeling on the building was finished and the store opened under the name The Home Store.

When selecting furniture for The Home Store, Pat looks for lines that have the best value. “If the furniture cost more then the quality should be higher,” Pat says. Not all stores practice this. This makes it hard for the consumer to judge the quality. Also since there is little regulation on furniture, furniture may be legally tagged “solid wood” and still be pressed wood. Or it may say “maple” and refer to the color only and have no

wood in the entire piece. Some companies manufacture furniture out of resin and it looks like wood, but overtime it repels the finish and there is no way to repair it. Many consumers rely on knowing the brand of the furniture but are unaware how quickly the quality changes in some companies, whether it is because the furniture is now being made in China, or that they changed the spring system, or that it is a totally different company with different owners than when they knew it. Pat goes to large furniture markets twice a year to learn of changes in the styles and changes to the quality of furniture made by the factories.

The Home Store has built its business on helping customers receive the quality they expect but also to give their home the look they want to achieve. The Home Store does not practice feng shui but does arrange furniture, distribute color/texture, select appropriately sized pieces, and accessorize the room to create an inviting, harmonious space. Pat says “Moving a picture two inches over and four inches up can have an effect on the appeal of the entire room, just as mixing colors and styles can create interest in a room.” Pat Carl believes every room should be inviting, and that’s why she’s been helping customers all over mid-Missouri make their dreams a reality since 1995.

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Crusade for a coffee maker My poor, sweet husband. He was caught a little off-guard when I told him that "my" New Year’s resolution to shop local actually meant "our whole family's" New Year’s resolution. It's more fun when you do these things together, don't you think? Reluctantly he agreed and it was going fairly smoothly until January 2 when our coffee maker died. That was our first test.

In the past, Aaron would take this as his cue to start what I describe as "the hunt".

The next few weeks would be spent in heavy research. Aaron would familiarize himself with every single coffee maker currently manufactured on the planet. By the time he would be ready to make the purchase, he would know all the specs, consumer reports, rankings and even random reviews and opinions from total strangers. He would know who sells it and where he can get it for the best price. He would have all this information internally catalogued. I'm not exaggerating. You could put him up against anyone, doesn't matter who it is. It could even be someone who sells coffee makers for a living. He simply knows more. That’s my man!

But this time his “hunt" was simplified. He made a decision to support local business owners, even if that meant he wouldn't' get exactly what he wanted. Aaron went to Tallulahs. He said he knew almost instantly which coffee maker would be right for us: the Capresso Cafe A la Carte. Thank you, Mary and Melissa. It brews the most fantastic cup of joe. A few days later Aaron came to me and said, “You know, this whole shop local thing may not be too bad after all. Do you know how much time and energy I saved finding the same quality coffee maker.”

When it comes to pre-purchase research, I am Aaron’s complete antithesis. I don't care much for the details. If I were to replace the coffee maker (pre New Year’s resolution), I would simply drive to the nearest retailer and grab the first one I saw, or during a trip to the local megamarket I'd track one down and throw it in the cart. Convenience…the quickest route to a problem solved was always my modus operandi.

But I finally realized when I put effort and action into supporting local businesses I feel better about myself, as a person. I feel like I'm helping and serving others, which is a blessing for me.

Moral of the story: shopping local is not just good for the local business owners; it could be good for you too.

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table of contents

FEATURES

34 Entertaining with Elizabeth

Former Columbian and designer Elizabeth Scokin shares the story of her Oprahfeatured apron line and the lost art of entertaining.

39 Entertaining Icon 50

Socialite Mitchell Drinkard introduced midMissouri to some flamboyant flair with his whitest of white party...and Columbia Home got an invite.

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43 Design 101

Designer Do's and Don'ts

44 Behind the Lens

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After spending her childhood shuffling between apartments and raising her sisters, Columbia photographer Angelique Hunter spends her time and her gift protecting others' happy childhood memories.

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50 The First Position

Former Russian ballerina Julie Artemova uses her struggles to encourage young Columbians to dance with the body they’ve been given.

58 A Blank Canvas

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When Leslie Davis’s family outgrew its formal living room, the graphic designer decided to create a media room incorporating the chalkboard trend that has taken over Pinterest.

62 On the Hunt

A photo journey with Columbia's most eligible bachelors

IN EVERY ISSUE

On the cover...

Behind the Lens

With Photographer Angelique Hunter P. 44

Columbia's Most

eligible

BACHELORS P.62

AT HOME

in MEXICO P. 20

FEB/MAR 2013 THE LOVE ISSUE

Drawing ON THE WALL

With Leslie Davis P. 58

Readers named eight men as this year's most eligible bachelors and Columbia Home is taking on the role of match-maker. Decked in Bingham's, Swank, Dryer's and Dungarees, these men are on the hunt. Come join Columbia Home at Room 38 as we present an evening with the bachelors, Feb. 8, 8 to 10 p.m. To pre-order your $10 ticket, email jake@businesstimescompany.com.

Photo by Angelique Hunter.

13 Welcome 16 Calendar 20 Home Tour 27 Expert's Advice 29 Home Design Trend 31 Mommy Chronicles 32 Shopkeeper's Story 75 Kristin's Must List 76 Travel 78 Makeover 81 Fashion Forecast 83 Engagements 85 Wedding 87 Babies 89 City Scene 95 Home Bound 98 The Last Word columbiahomemagazine.com | 15

FEBRUARY Sunday

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Mizzou Men’s Basketball vs. Auburn, Mizzou Arena, 12:30 p.m., Ticket prices vary

Odyssey Chamber Music Series: Baroque Flamenco, First Baptist Church, 7 p.m., $20 general admission, $10 students

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2/6 – 2/10 Bright Ideas by Eric Coble, Corner Playhouse, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee, $8

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“Taste the Tropics” Rotaract of Columbia Annual Fundraiser, South Side Tropical Liqueurs, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $10

DRUMline Live, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $12 to $29

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2/8 – 2/16 The Tempest, Macklanburg Playhouse, 7:30 p.m.,$14 general admission, $7 students

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Mizzou Men’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss, Mizzou Arena, noon, Ticket prices vary

Blanc Studio Coach Bag Giveaway,918 E. Broadway,9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Garth Fagan Dance Company, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $15 to $29

Boyz II Men, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $29 to $39

Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience, Missouri Theatre, 7 p.m., $19 to $29

Mizzou Men’s Basketball vs. Florida Mizzou Arena, 8 p.m.

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Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase, Holiday Inn Executive Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Vilde Frang, violinist with Michael Lifits, pianist, Missouri Theatre, 7 p.m., $12 to $19

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Romantic getaways to Mexico inspired Sally and Jim Estes to build a home that makes every day feel like a vacation

By E ll i e He ns le y | p hotos by an gel i que h u nt er One trip to Mexico was all it took for the country

estate” or “plantation” in Spanish, but the basic de-

to feel like home for Sally and Jim Estes. Their first

signs and construction practices were brought from

time away together was when they vacationed to

Spain to Mexico in the 1600s, evolving into an archi-

Puerto Vallarta and traveled down the Gold Coast in

tectural style which works just as well for regularly

1984, where they were immediately enthralled with

sized homes. Haciendas are typically crafted from a

the scenery, climate and culture. So enthralled, in

mix of natural materials like stone, earth, wood and

fact, that they started renting a condo in Puerto Val-

clay tile, creating a wonderful blend of textures and

larta whenever they could get away for a week or

a rustic beauty.

two, always bringing something back with them to

Once construction began in 2002, Sally and Jim

remember the trip. Soon they bought their own con-

left it up to the professionals, instead turning their

do and began spending the majority of their winters

attention to stocking up for the house in earnest. At

there, eventually collecting enough souvenirs to fill

a time when many couples would be stressing over

a house—so they decided to build one just outside

the details of their new home, the Estes’ were rent-

of Columbia in Huntsdale, Mo.

ing a van and driving down to Mexico to scout out

The Estes’ knew they wanted the homes’ exte-

tile and other accoutrements for their new abode.

rior to echo the Mexican flair they had planned for

Now every visible thing in their house evokes a spe-

within, so “hacienda” style architecture seemed

cial memory for them, which is certainly one great

like the perfect choice. “Hacienda” means “great

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Treasure Trove

marina to approximate the look of Mexico’s

When the Estes’ house looms up out of the

rounded-top doors, which they were unable

forest at the end of their long gravel drive,

to find in the U.S.

the “hacienda” influence is immediately

The foyer’s high ceilings and cool tiles an-

recognizable. The red tile roof, stucco sid-

nounce that the home is just as much “ha-

ing and arcaded entryway are easy to imag-

cienda” inside as out. Pops of vividly colorful

ine surrounded by white sand and swaying

art add a bit of whimsy, like the wall hanging

palms, but the place looks just as impres-

made of yarn and beeswax Jim bought from

sive ensconced in a deciduous glade. Behind

a Huichol Native American man that depicts

a wrought iron fence purchased in Nuevo

the dreams of the shaman who made it.

Laredo, they have a lovely courtyard with a

Front and center in the foyer is a huge sculp-

fountain from a tiny town south of the city

ture of a humpback whale. “It was one of 30

of San Luis Potosi. “Everybody in this town

that were done by the artist Octavio, and he

makes fountains, figurines and columns out

sold them for the purpose of funding a 50-

of their lightweight limestone; they have a lot

foot whale at the entrance to the marina at

of it there in the mountains,” Jim says. “They

Puerto Vallarta,” Jim explains.

display it in their front yard, so you just go

He slowly climbs the wooden staircase

from yard to yard looking for what you want.”

that wraps around the back half of the foyer,

Above the front door is a stained-glass

commenting that he doesn’t come up here

half moon, one of four the Estes’ commis-

much. The staircase’s edge is lined with clay

sioned at a gallery in the Puerto Vallarta

pots, many of which are covered with fine

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Each piece of the hacienda-style home was hand-selected by the Estes’ to achieve the closest resemblance to their condo in Puerto Vallarta. The treasures found throughout the home were collected during numerous trips to Mexico. patterns of lines and curves. These were

play with when they visit. There’s also an

hand-painted with human-hair brushes

unusual lamp they bought in the city of San

by residents of Mata Ortiz, a small village

Miguel de Allende that, although beautiful,

known for their ornate pottery in the state

he says is a nuisance because changing the

of Chihuahua, which Jim heard of through

light bulb means climbing an 11-foot ladder.

a colleague. “On one of our trips, we decided

Back down the stairs and through an

to see if we could find Mata Ortiz,” he says.

arched hallway is the door to a bathroom,

“Well, we did. We had to cross a river and

which is decorated in a rainbow of decora-

travel about 20 miles on a gravel road, but

tive tile, complete with matching ceramic

we finally found this town.”

sinks, towel racks, toothbrush holders and

The Mata Ortiz’ pots were so impressive

soap dishes. These were the first items

that Jim felt compelled to return a few years

they bought for their new home, and get-

later on a business trip. He was thrilled to

ting them home safely was no simple task.

meet Juan Quezada, the man responsible for

“Sally carried them back in boxes,” Jim says.

reviving the ancient Mesoamerican pottery

“She met me the first day of Mardi Gras at

tradition in Mata Ortiz, bringing wealth and

the St. Louis airport. I remember her com-

fame to the village and himself as a result.

ing down the concourse with Styrofoam

At the top of the stairs is Sally’s collec-

containers full of sinks.”

tion of Native American musical instru-

Like every other room in the house, the

ments, which includes a rain stick and a

kitchen is bright, airy and covered with

tribal drum that their grandchildren often

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main reason for renting a huge van

mo, he didn’t have to worry about

and driving it all the way to a Mexi-

getting the pots home intact. “I’d

can city called Dolores Hildago. “We

come into the airport and ask, ‘¿Es

found their brochure and went to a

Guillermo aquí?’ and Guillermo

factory there,” Jim says. “Neither of

would come and escort me all the

us spoke Spanish, especially back

way onto the plane.”

ls D a v i r r a New

then. When we found everything we wanted, we said, ‘We’d like these

Two Tickets to Paradise

things,’ thinking that they would pull

While building and decorating a

them off the shelf and give them to

home can be an arduous process,

us. Well, they had to make them.”

the Estes’ have enjoyed every mo-

Beside their kitchen are a sitting

ment of it. Getting closer to the

room and the master bath, but Jim

wonderful history and heritage of

heads downstairs into the base-

Mexico has made their home feel

ment, where a painted, upside-

nearer to the sun and surf, and has

down tree is displayed roots and

also brought Jim and Sally closer

all. He explains that the painted

together. Though the Estes are now

tree, called a cudgel, was one of

ready to retire to Mexico full-time,

many entered in University of

they won’t have far to move in spir-

Missouri-Rolla’s Kappa Alpha Or-

it; having spent so much time there

der’s cudgel competition, in which

has already made the country feel

fraternity brothers cut a tree down,

like home. They belong to an Eng-

paint it, run a race with it on their

lish-speaking church, Sally plays

shoulders and then display it for a

the clarinet for the Puerto Vallarta

panel of judges. The tree was given

Chamber Orchestra and they plan

to him in 1997, the year he was Na-

to get more involved in the commu-

tional President of KA, which he

nity by doing volunteer work.

joined in college and still volunteers for.

Downsizing to a condo means they won’t have as much space to

Behind the tree is a glass case

store all their treasures, so as long

with more Mata Ortiz pots along

as it’s within reason, they’re willing

with a few Pre-Colombian pots Jim

to sell part of their collection along

bought in the 70’s while he was

with the house. After all, they don’t

supervising the management of a

need reminders of Mexico when the

hotel in Bogotá. After befriending a

real deal is just outside their front

tourism policeman named Guiller-

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expert's advice | Majestic Homes & Remodeling

Saving Space OR Ready to Remodel?

Charles and Beth Clark, owners of Majestic Homes and Remodeling LLC, have 25 years of experience in the remodeling and construction field.

What is the best way to determine my remodeling budget? The first thing is to establish your spending limit, and take into account how long you are planning on living there (is the remodel for resale value or for your enjoyment). Ball park the cost, make a wish list and set your priorities.

What should I look for in a remodeling contractor? You need to check the reputation of the contractor: how many years have they been in business, look at previous jobs, talk to past clients and make sure they use detailed contracts. You need to have a good rapport with them. They will be invading your home for weeks or months, and you need to feel comfortable with them.

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What should I expect during the remodel? A good contractor will help prepare the home owner for the job by talking to them about the process and what to expect each week during the remodel. We use schedules and can show the owners what will be happening day by day.

Scheduling weekly meetings to discuss the next steps is a good idea. I always tell the clients up front that there will be a time during the remodel that they will just want to be done and get us out of their home, but then they will start to see to project come together and smile again.

What is the best time to start remodeling my home? There really is no best time to start. It all depends on your personal schedule. You want to make sure to plan ahead. Don’t wait until October to call a contractor if you need the job done by Christmas. If you want that new deck or sunroom ready for spring, start the process in late fall. Good contractors stay scheduled out a few months, and the design process can take a few weeks. Plan ahead.

I want to remodel my home, but I don’t want to lose access to my space for very long. Is there any way I can do a quick remodel that doesn’t put most of my home out of use? Depending on what type of remodeling project you are looking to do, there are a few things that can be done to make the process quicker. For instance, if you are doing a kitchen remodel and leave the walls and plumbing in place, you can replace the cabinets, countertops, back splash and flooring fairly quick.

This gives you a new updated kitchen without losing it for several weeks. The same can be said for the bathroom.

What are some of the best or most unique projects you’ve done recently? I have a few favorites.

We did an amazing bathroom addition complete with a dome ceiling that was shown on HGTV. We also did a garage addition that has a deck above it. Pictures of most of our projects can be seen on our website, www.majestichomesandremodeling.com, or you can like us on Facebook and see updated pictures there.

How should I prepare for a remodel? Proper planning is the biggest thing you can do. Ask your contractor a lot of questions to make sure you understand the process.

Your lifestyle will be affected for a length of time, and you need to make adjustments during the process. For a kitchen remodel, you will have to find a place to set up a temporary kitchen or plan on where else you will be preparing meals.

What do I need to be aware of prior to a remodel? You’ll need to check with neighborhood associations for prior approval on most exterior remodels.

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How to Have a Healthy Heart: 1. Make aerobic exercise a priority. Shoot for 20-60 minutes most days.

2. Focus on the right kinds of fats. Limit trans-fat intake from processed foods, and replace them with nuts, avocado, olive oil, and other hearthealthy varieties.

3. Stress less! Find activities that help you relax and practice them daily.

4. If you use alcohol, do so in moderation. A glass of red wine is good for your heart. A bottle is not.

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balenciaga spring 2012

Punchy Patterns

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Make your living spaces come alive with pops of bright and playful patterns to accent your home decor. Bold prints, colorful geometric shapes and signature stripes will easily create an ambiance of eccentricity and excitement, which will turn any room into an entertainment area.

From zigzag vases and zebra print sofa pillows to paisley table settings and peacock inspired plates, give your guests the gift of great interior design ideas and you'll be the new group of Jones' everyone is trying to keep up with.

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mommy chronicles | How are the kids?

How are the kids?

Wait… here! I have a picture!

By Ji ll Orr But there is one instance in which people almost always over-share: When it comes to talking about their kids. When you see someone you haven’t seen in a while and you ask about his or her children, you’re looking for a basic, “Janie is doing great, Sam is getting bigger all the time.” Boom.

Done. What you are probably not looking for is, “Ohmygoodness, Janie said the cutest thing last night while she was taking a bath – wait… here! I have a picture! Oh, and while I’m at it, let me show you what she looks like when she does this new little

more about how you calculate overall liquidity ratios.”

Likewise, when people ask about your kids, they want to know how they are doing generally speaking. If they ask detailed follow-up questions or to see pictures, that’s your cue to whip out your smart phone and go to town. But the broad-spectrum “How are Fletcher and Ellie?” is to be only met with a one-, two-, or possibly up to five-word answer: “Awesome. Just like their Mom.” That’s my standard response. You can use it if you want.

dance move. She calls it her shaking her ‘too-shie’ –isn’t that cute? Wait… here! I have a picture…”

I am not suggesting that there is never a place for sharing this kind of “cute” information, but pick your opportunities wisely. Because although these stories can be mildly yawn-inducing for people who have kids, they have to be mind-meltingly boring for people without children. Most people are simply not interested in the minutiae of everyday life with your kid. They just aren’t. They may love you. They may even love your kid. But they don’t want to At the risk of sounding like a phony, I’ll admit that when I see someone and casually ask how they’re doing, I’m really only looking for a summary. Doing great. Keeping it real. Living the dream. Something along those lines.

However shallow, this sort of exchange is the generally accepted social convention. “How’s it going?” is not the question you answer with, “I just had four bun-

hear every tiny detail, no matter how cute you think it may be. And it’s insensitive to blather on in this way.

Think about it, if you asked your insurance salesman friend how things are at work and he launched into a detailed description of accidental death benefits and annuitization schedules and wait… here!

He has a picture! You would probably run away screaming, or at least think twice

ions removed…would you like to see my

about ever engaging him in conversation

scars?” If the person you’re talking to is a

again. It isn’t that you don’t care, it’s that

good friend, chances are you already know

you don’t care that much. You care enough

how they are. Or if the person answering

to know that your friend has been really

the question wants to share more infor-

busy/ had a great quarter/ is thinking of

mation, they can give a lead-in response

making some changes, but that’s about

like, “I’ve been better,” and see if anyone

it. If you were really interested, you’d ask

takes the bait.

more detailed questions like, “So tell me

Jill Orr is a stay-at-home mom of two (an odd title because she is rarely ever at home). In her pre-Mommy days, she graduated from the University of Missouri with an undergraduate degree in journalism and a master's in social work, with an emphasis on children and family studies. But she wishes she would have gotten a Ph.D. in What's For Dinner and How to Get Bubblegum Out of the Carpet. That would have served her better.

Read her blog at jillsorr.com.

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shopkeeper's story | Mary Moss Furniture

Commerce with a Conscience Kay Wax has been meeting the needs of Columbia homeowners, from disability-accessible housing to eco-friendly furniture, since the 1990’s.

By M olly W r ig ht | photos by tay lo r alle n For Kay Wax, naming her eco-friendly furniture store after her maternal grandmother was the perfect choice. “My grandma, Mary Moss, raised five kids on a farm and taught them to be very resourceful, to value the earth, to take care of it, and not abuse what we have,” she says. Wax considers her grandmother ahead of her time. But as the old saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. For Wax herself is nothing short of a pioneer in her own right.

Wax grew up on a farm just outside the small town of Curryville, Mo., about an hour north of St. Louis. Following high school graduation, she left to attend St. Louis University where she eventually received her master’s in social work. She landed her first job in Mexico, Mo., at a local hospital before moving to Columbia where she took a position at Mid-Missouri Mental Health Center.

It was during this time that Wax became keenly aware of a problem nobody seemed to be addressing. “I noticed a lot of patients were leaving the hospital and going back to homes that were no longer accessible to them,” she says. Suddenly, hallways were too narrow for their wheelchairs, bathrooms and kitchens were inaccessible, and floor plans ill-suited for their needs. “I thought somebody needs to build homes that people can age in or live in comfortably if they have disabilities,” she says.

Emerging concepts About this time, a new construction concept was emerging that caught Wax’s attention. Called Universal Design, this novel building method focused on creating homes that met the needs of all people, young and old, abled and disabled alike. For Wax, who grew up with a father who could “build just about anything” and a brother who was a contractor, the idea also seemed very doable. “I had knowledge from both sides, from my social work experience with people with specific needs and from the construction side,” she says, adding that her farm-raised can-do attitude motivated her to take action.

So, in the early 1990s Wax bought a lot in the Broadway Farms subdivision and started building her first home. Incorporating Universal Design points such as wider hallways, barrier-free showers and multi-tiered kitchen counters, she also made sure the house still looked like a regular house that would appeal to all buyers. In doing so she established herself in the male-dominated industry. “I was the only person in Columbia doing this kind of work at the beginning,” she says. Over the next several years, Wax completed close to 35 Universal Design homes in Columbia and served as the general contractor on each one.

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While she was building homes, Wax also became aware that owners were often forced to travel to Kansas City or St. Louis, or resort to catalogues for basic home accessories, in particular, quality lighting. This prompted Wax to make another important life decision, and in 2000 she opened Bright City Lights (BCL) on Vandiver Drive. Before long her little store outgrew its space, and in 2004, she moved the business to its current location on Heriford Road. Just two years later, Wax built her last home and began to concentrate on her retail business. In 2009, she decided it was time to expand once more, and Wax opened Mary Moss Furniture at the BLC location.

Eco-friendly furniture Today, through Mary Moss, Wax offers eco-friendly furniture options. Selections include items from area suppliers such as Justice in Lebanon, Mo., as well as Amish made furniture and pieces from local and area craftsmen. True to her green philosophy, Wax is selective about the items she buys and sells. For instance, they must be American wood and contain no particle board. Additionally, she

“Our philosophy is more about being energy conscious, about sustainability and protecting the earth. These types of options are definitely increasing in interest.” – Kay Wax, owner of Mary Moss Furniture

1400 Heriford Rd. Ste. A, Columbia, MO 65202 • (573) 474-8890 M-F: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Sat: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Kay Wax thinks of the smallest ways to be eco-friendly, down to the recycled cardboard tags on each item she sells. Wax’s “farm-raised cando attitude” and her history in social work were integral to her chosen career path.

welcomes items made from recycled or reclaimed materials and prefers to buy locally to save on the consumption of fossil fuels. Even her price tags are made from leftover cardboard and hung with old twine.

“Our philosophy is more about being energy conscious, about sustainability and protecting the earth,” Wax says.

“These types of options are definitely increasing in interest.”

Wax also hopes to dispel the myth that greener furniture always costs more. “We believe that everybody should have something that makes their home more comfortable. So we are very conscious about offering a variety of price points so everyone can afford items in our store.”

But for Wax, especially since she feels Columbia is a pivotal shopping point for the rural communities, customer service is equally important. “I am a firm believer in providing services locally for people, and about educating people about what Columbia has to offer and showing them they don’t have to go to the big cities.”

Along with running her two stores, Wax enjoys reading, sewing and working in the garden at the home she shares with her husband Jack. They also have three boys, Mark, 31, Jordan, 29, and Nate, 25, who not surprisingly are each following their own unique interests from yoga, to Zen, to artisan baking.

But of course Wax, never one to sit still for long, is always up for future challenges. “My personality is that I am a problem solver by nature. I've also always been a risk taker.

Overall, I've always recognized that’s its important to stretch yourself to see what capabilities you have, and what you can really do." columbiahomemagazine.com | 33

E n t e rta i n i n g with Elizabeth

Fo rmer Co lum bia residen t a nd des ig ner Eli z a be t h Sco ki n s h are s t h e story o f her Opr ah-fe atured apro n li ne a nd t he lo st art of en terta i n i ng .

By Sa r a h R ed oh l | Photos by Tay lo r Alle n “Elizabeth, will you please pass the butter?” her grandmother would ask from across the small table in the parlor of the Arkansas home. A pair of miniature hands would retrieve the porcelain butter dish and pass it to a pair of jeweled older, steadier ones. Perhaps a while later, little Elizabeth Scokin would sweetly ask, “Grandmother, could you please pass the sugar?” and the exchange would continue.

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Most Sundays, the grandmother and grand-

Fate, friends and good fortune

daughter would meet to enjoy each other’s

Six months after she made the copies of her

“Oh, I think I’d like it in hot pink and red.

How much are they?”

company. Other Sundays, Elizabeth would

grandmother’s apron, Elizabeth took a trip

toil over her Easy-Bake Oven and bring fresh

to New York to buy wholesale fabric to start

brownies to her grandmother’s bridge club.

production and visit a friend who suggested

The fashion editor named a price, and Eliz-

As time passed and little Elizabeth’s hands

Elizabeth go to Oprah magazine to see if they

abeth pounced. “Even though they weren’t

began to look more like her grandmother’s,

needed any models.

even in production yet, I knew that was my

she began to see how much more those little occasions meant. When her grandmother

“I’ve been retired for 15 years,” Elizabeth told her.

“Why don’t you help me with that. How much do you think they should be?”

moment.” When the 2007 holiday issue of Oprah hit newsstands, somewhere in its pages

passed away, what Elizabeth wanted most of

“I don’t care. Go,” her friend commanded.

all was the centerpiece of her grandmother’s

Buried in her purse, inside a little felt shoe

Elizabeth’s connections to the fashion in-

bag, Elizabeth had a prototype of her signa-

dustry in New York would continue to work in

ture double ruffle apron.

her favor for years to come.

entertaining style—her apron.

“Every Christmas, she would open the

was a certain hot pink and red apron.

door in that apron—with red netting, a high

When Elizabeth arrived at Oprah, the wom-

Soon after, a catch-up phone call with an

waist and little bells at the end of the ties—

an who greeted her was rude. The senior fash-

old friend had Elizabeth shipping another

over a black sheath dress and a triple strand

ion editor overheard the exchange and came

apron to New York. When that old friend

of pearls,” Elizabeth says. She snatched the

out to apologize and interview Elizabeth her-

hosted a cocktail party and wore the apron,

apron and decided to recreate it.

self. After the interview the editor asked, “Is

her neighbor—the USA Today fashion editor—

“I thought there must be something here if

there anything else?” With nothing more than

took it home and soon it was one of the “Top

I loved [the apron] so much that I just couldn’t

a quick yes, Elizabeth walked down the long

five gifts for Mom”, chosen from thousands of

part from it,” Elizabeth says. She started her

hallway, tying her apron along the way. At the

options. And later, Elizabeth found herself sit-

own company, Haute Hostess, and began de-

end of the hallway, with a quick and experi-

ting next to the editor of Glamour at Fashion

signing and selling aprons based upon this

enced runway-style turn, she strutted back

Week—a trio of astounding success.

cherished childhood memory. Her creations

down the hall in her own design.

An NYC party soon led to a custom order

would soon grace the pages of Glamour and

“Is that in production?” the editor asked.

from Colin Cowley, national authority on

Oprah, among others, and pop up at soirées

“Yes.”

wedding and event planning, and a party in

as selective as the bridal shower of Kate Mid-

“What colors does it come in?”

the Hamptons chauffeured Elizabeth’s aprons

dleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

“What colors would you like to see it in?”

into the pages of Town & Country.

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As Elizabeth’s life finally began to slow down, her phone rang.

in Rocheport, divided between an antique store upstairs and a small

“Hi Elizabeth, it’s Janice from ‘The

restaurant below. “It was a shotgun

Oprah Show’. How fast can you get

house, and there were maybe five ta-

some sequined aprons to Chicago?”

bles. You could see the kitchen right

“Um, tomorrow? Am I really going

on through, and there was this mantle

to be on ‘The Oprah Show’? Oh, I’m so

with a bunch of pies,” she reminisces.

excited!”

“The menu changed daily, but if you

“Don’t be. Nine out of 10 don’t make the cut.”

wanted a piece of that pie you had to tell them the moment you sat down.”

The box of sequined aprons arrived at Oprah’s Harpo Studios by 8 a.m. the

The answer is in the apron

following day. Soon, the box returned

When Elizabeth came back to Colum-

to Elizabeth’s home in Nashville,

bia during her cross country apron

Tenn., and she was assured it hadn’t

tour, she didn’t know if she would

made the cut.

find a store that would sell her aprons,

“The very next day I get a call from

which retail between $100 and $400

my niece shouting, ‘Auntie, your apron

each. But on the way to visit her moth-

is on Oprah!’” Elizabeth says. “I asked

er-in-law in Kansas City, she had to

my son, Alex, to go see if a black se-

stop by to see her old house and visit

quin apron was missing from the box.”

old friends. One of them told her to

There was a black one missing. “And

drop by McAdam’s Ltd. They took three

then my phone just blew up.”

and sold out in one week. Since then, Elizabeth has been supplying McAd-

A lifetime hostess

am’s Ltd. with her designs, which are

Elizabeth has entertained her entire

often made from couture fabric like

life—from her bridge club baked goods

Dior or Oscar de la Renta. Kate Middle-

to a successful career as an event

ton’s apron, which she received from

planner—and has watched her pas-

the fashion editor at Vogue, is a Chanel

sion wane over time.

ivory rose chiffon on chiffon.

“People just don’t put much effort

“Sometimes I don’t even know what

into entertaining anymore—guests,

fabric it is, but I just like it. And then

too,” she says. It’s a lost art, the lessons

someone will tell me it’s Oscar de la

of which Elizabeth has passed on to

Renta ball gown from 2008,” she says. “I

her own children—Alex, 30, Sarah, 28,

just go for beauty and luxury, because

Elliot, 24, and Blithe, 23—from birth.

that’s what I go for in my own life.”

While her first husband was in his pe-

Because of the luxury appeal of

diatric residency at University Hospi-

the aprons, Elizabeth has found a

tal, Elizabeth spent her days in Colum-

niche that makes hosting a bit easier

bia’s antique stores collecting china

and more accessible in today’s busy

patterns for her children.

lifestyle. “There’s really nothing like

“Tin and cowboys for Alex…some

them,” she says. “I spotted a need for

for Sarah,” she adds, trailing off be-

me, because I do cook and entertain

fore picking back up to talk about her

a lot, and so often the doorbell would

Columbia home. “We had this great

ring and I wasn’t ready.” So, she bought

house on Burnam Road, right across

a pattern and whittled it down to fit a

from the frat houses. So often we’d see

woman’s body better than a big chef’s

boys tied to mattresses in the front

apron. After her success with the

yard because they’d just got pinned…

aprons, Elizabeth has expanded Haute

we were very happy [in Columbia].”

Hostess into table linens and is plan-

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entertaining icons | white party

Bright White Winter Light

socialite Mitchell DrinkarD introduced mid-Missouri to some flamboyant flair with his whitest of white party...and Columbia Home got an invite.

PHOTOS BY ANGEL I QUE HUNTER AN D JA KE HA MILTON

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Entertaining Icon Mitchell Drinkard enlisted the help of Sue Ann Herigon, owner of Sage Catering, and Tracy Hall, owner of Columbia Cupcakes

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My entertaining style: Classic sophistication with a modern twist.

2

My standard host outfit: Dark denim paired with a crisp white shirt and skinny tie.

3

What I wore for this party: A great pair of white jeans and my favorite cashmere sweater.

4

Always in my refrigerator: A bottle of Sauvignon Blanc

5

The kitchen rule I rarely break: Never go to bed with a dirty kitchen.

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My must-have entertaining tool: The perfect guest list

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The restaurant meal I’ll never forget: Seared Ahi tuna with the fresh lobster and crab salad

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My signature entertaining dish: A signature martini. For this event, I served a white cranberry cosmopolitan with a lemon and cranberry garnish.

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What I’m always craving: A delicious glass of wine paired with a charcuterie plate.

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The perfect party playlist includes: A music mash-up of easy listening and sleek lounge music. I never want the music to overpower the room. Instead, it should complement and add ambiance.

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My dream party guests: My dream guests were all in attendance!

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The best party I ever went to: I planned and hosted a birthday bash on the rooftop garden at the London Hotel in West Hollywood.

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Guest list: I prefer a small, hand-selected guest list. With every event it’s essential to choose guests that will complement the occasion, not distract.

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It isn’t a Missouri party without: My family and friends. After my years living in Chicago and Los Angeles, I’m glad to be able to host great events with the loved ones that mean the most.

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design 101 | Do's and don'ts

Design 101: Designer Do's and Don'ts Columbia Home columnist and designer Maureen Miller teamed up with I.O. Metro Design Consultant Becky Erdel and Sherry Hockman of Hockman Interiors, to come up with ten simple guidelines for arranging furniture and accessories in your space.

DO'S:

DONT'S:

1

1

2

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Create a floor plan first. There are many free programs online that allow you to create your own floor plan in minutes. Try one like Icovia’s free space planner at icovia.com.

Pick a focal point for your room. This is an easy starting point and will allow you to arrange your items around this point of interest. Your focal point can be a variety of things, including: television, fireplace, large window, etc.

3 4

Make sure mirrors in a room reflect something interesting.

Mix furniture of different sizes to create visual interest. Offset your large fluffy sectional with a smaller accent chair… you could even try one with a fun pattern!

5

Anchor your spaces with area rugs. They help define a space, especially if you are going to be angling your furniture in a room.

Expert tip:

Place all your furniture against the walls. Try angling your furniture; or offset a large piece that’s against a wall with another smaller piece opposite it.

Fill every empty corner with stuff. There doesn’t need to be something in every nook and cranny of a room.

3

Make everything symmetrical.

Try to break up sets – a good rule of thumb is no more than two pairs of something in a room.

4

Overdo a theme. You’ll eventually grow tired of almost anything you might choose.

5

Place seating more than 8 feet apart from each other.

Sticking to this rule will help your seating arrangement to be more welcoming to conversation. No one wants to yell across the room.

Maureen graduated with a BS in Fashion Merchandising from Missouri State University in 2010. After trying her hand at management and buying, she stumbled upon a design job at I.O. Metro, and has never looked back. When she is not designing homes for clients, you can find her with a pen and paper, writing away about anything and everything.

Emerald is in! Stay on top of the trend with small pops of color. Think twice before a full revamp-maybe just change your lamp shades or evaluate what you have and paint it.

Pinterest and Houzz are full of fresh ideas and inspiration. Go for that green! – Sherry Hockman

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Af ter s pendi ng h er ch ild h o od s huffl i ng be t ween apart men ts a nd r a i s i ng h er s i st er s , C o lumb i a p h oto gr a p h er A ngeli que Hun t er s pen d s her t ime a nd h er g if t prot ect i ng ot her s ’ h app y c h ild h o o d memo r i e s .

By St ep hani e D eti ll ier P hotos by an gel ique h u nt er

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Columbia photographer Angelique Hunter is

morning, they were still alone. Angelique

Her mother’s drug habit weighed heavily

7 years old in the earliest snapshot she can

walked up and down the street, knocking on

on Angelique in her early teen years. They

find of herself.

doors, asking if anyone had seen her mother.

lived in a seedy hotel in a crime-ridden sec-

Growing up in Los Angeles, she watched

Finally, a woman frequenting a nearby store

tion of downtown Los Angeles, and she and

her mother struggle with an alcohol and her-

noticed Angelique and Brandie in the car and

her sisters had little to eat because Kathy

oin addiction. When her mom couldn’t pay

called the police.

spent her money on heroin instead.

the rent, they were often locked out of their

Their mother, hoping to commit suicide,

“When we didn’t have money or food, I

apartments and lost many of their posses-

had walked in front of a moving truck.

went door to door and asked if they had ex-

sions, including baby photos.

Kathy was alive but needed to undergo

tra eggs for baking a cake,” Angelique recalls.

It’s no coincidence that the soft-spoken,

several surgeries to repair the five broken

“They usually gave it to me because I’m this

nurturing Angelique now specializes in new-

bones in one leg and three broken bones

cute little girl.”

born, children and family photography. Her

in the other. She’d be in the hospital for at

Desperate to take better care of her sisters,

past has motivated her professionally and

least three months, during which time her

Angelique begged for work at a nearby ham-

personally.

children would tempo-

“I took a lot of photos of my own children when they were young because it was so important to me,” she says. “I have more com-

rarily be placed in a foster home.

Angelique has since

passion for people because I had to parent my

journaled

about

this

mom. It’s helped me be a better mother be-

moment,

which

she

cause I didn’t have a good role model; I sought

considers one of her

out women in church, learned from them and

most

read a lot of parenting books. I wouldn’t say I

though it remains hard

totally regret what I went through.”

for her to talk about,

traumatic.

Al-

she writes:

Missing memories

I guess there were

burger stand and video

She knows firsthand that kids have a strong sense of who they are, even at a young age. They have dreams, fears, anxieties, desires.

Sometimes, they don’t want to pose.

store. She was too young to legally be on the payroll, but both agreed to pay her cash under the table. She stashed her extra money inside the pocket of a jacket that hung in her closet. That helped them get by until she came home from school one day and the

Angelique’s own childhood memories aren’t

no foster homes that

all bad. During fourth and fifth grade, she

would take both of us.

remembers her mother, Kathy, being a con-

We were taken in a po-

sistently sober, compassionate caregiver to

lice car to Brandie’s fos-

her and her sisters, Cindy and Brandie. But

ter home first. I remem-

their mom had a long addictive history —

ber driving up to the house and the social

something hard to kick without a support

worker saying, ‘Come with me, Brandie.’ She

“I remember standing there and staring

system.

started screaming and crying. She was hold-

at her, thinking I should just let her die,” An-

money was gone. Kathy had found it and spent it on drugs.

Soon after, Angelique came home to find that

her mother and a man had overdosed.

When Kathy was 13, her mother died,

ing on to me so tight. I started crying and

gelique says. “But I went to a pay phone to call

leaving her in the care of her father and

begging them not to separate us. They did

911, and they revived her. I told the police ev-

new mean-spirited stepmother. Soon after,

not seem to care at all. They pulled Brandie

erything. Up to that point, I had protected her;

Kathy started drinking, partying and experi-

from my arms, and she was screaming and

it had been difficult to tell the truth. But now I

menting with drugs.

holding her arms out toward me.

was older, and I had enough.”

Early in her adult life, Kathy found her-

At age 10, I felt my life was over. I was

self with three children by three different

taken to my foster home, and I was angry,

A new life

men. Their family moved often, depend-

bitter and depressed. I would pray to God at

Subsequently, Kathy lost custody, and the girls

ing on what they could afford and how bad

night for Brandie. I prayed that she was be-

moved in with their aunt Chris. Angelique,

Kathy’s habit was at the time. As young as 7,

ing taken care of.

however, didn’t get along well with her new guardian, who had an abusive alcoholic hus-

Angelique knew something was wrong with her mother. At that age, she placed her first

The turning point

band. She transferred to a group home and

of many 911 calls because Kathy wouldn’t

From a young age, Angelique learned to be

was shuffled among facilities, attending four

wake up or respond, having overdosed on

protective, resourceful and appreciative of

different high schools.

heroin.

the little pockets of happiness she found in

By her high school graduation day, An-

A few years later, Kathy drove 10-year-old

her cruel environment. Back in her mom’s

gelique hit her lowest point. She had left the

Angelique and 2-year-old Brandie to down-

care, Angelique met a Christian woman in

group home and was no longer welcome at

town Long Beach, Calif. She parked the car

her apartment complex. The lady handed

her aunt’s house. At 18, she no longer had the

across from a bar and asked Angelique to

her a Bible and began teaching her to pray.

support of the state, and her mother was as

watch her sister while she met with a guy

“I’d pray when I got in scary situations,”

who could fix their car. Hours passed, and

Angelique says. “I really think God was

bad off as ever.

Then, unexpectedly, her dad called. An-

the girls grew anxious for their mother to

there. I wasn’t going to church, but the seed

gelique had just gotten in touch with him

return. They fell asleep, but by the next

had been planted.”

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After spending her childhood shuffling between apartments and raising her sisters, Columbia photographer Angelique Hunter spends her time and her gift protecting others’ happy childhood memories.

still alive. She had always been told that

ship. Because of her upbringing, Angelique

liver and several other health problems re-

her father had died in the Vietnam War.

didn’t trust others to care for her children,

lated to her drinking and drug problem.

He asked Angelique if she’d like to visit her

so she started a preschool in her home. Her

half-brother, Jeff, in Arizona.

entrepreneurial venture grew — more kids,

Kids with personality

“That was God picking me up and put-

more employees, a structured curriculum

But the optimistic, tough-as-nails An-

ting me in a safe place,” says Angelique,

— and for 13 years she ran a licensed pre-

gelique would rather talk about the joy

who moved in with Jeff and his mother,

school in California.

that has been born from the pain — her

Pam. “Until that point, I had never really

But what Angelique enjoyed most about

children and her photography. She still re-

known happiness and safety. That’s where

her new life were the little things — holi-

members her first camera: a Polaroid she

I really grew in the Lord and had a family.”

days and vacations without any drunken

toted around wherever she could. Even

About six months later, Angelique met

fights, camping, church ministries and

when she ran out of pricey film, something

kids’ sports.

about that camera gave her great happi-

Mark, an intelligent, funny and loving man with a strong family background. After

“As I got older, especially when I started

ness. While operating her preschool, she

a year of dating, they married and began

having my own kids, I realized how dys-

took photos of the children as a hobby, but

their own family, which now includes To-

functional my mom was,” says Angelique,

never did she think that it would evolve

rin, 20; identical twins Hailey and Cassie,

who tried to give her mother second

into a career.

14; and Nathan, 10.

chances. She continued to stay in contact

As her kids grew out of the preschool

with Kathy and even support her at times.

stage, however, she decided to give pho-

nia while Mark attended medical school

Three years ago, Kathy passed away af-

tography a real shot. She began attending

and completed his residency and fellow-

ter suffering from diabetes, cirrhosis of the

workshops, investing in professional cam-

They eventually moved back to Califor-

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era equipment and taking night

Home magazine, likes to photo-

classes. But as her photography

graph her clients outdoors. With the

business in California began to

natural sunlight, kids’ big blue and

take off, their family relocated to

brown eyes sparkle, and Angelique

Columbia, where Mark is now the

uses nature as a backdrop for a

director of gynecologic oncology

casual, fun scene — perhaps a pic-

at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. The

nic, an impromptu T-ball game, an

move meant having to rebuild a

outdoor painting session or even a

reputation for her photography in

snail-catching expedition. She also

a new city.

enjoys going to her clients’ homes

Photography by Angelique has

to capture the essence of their life-

grown into a well-respected busi-

style — kids jumping on trampo-

ness in Columbia. Perhaps her

lines, toddlers riding their tricycles,

advantage — other than 13 years

newborns nestled in their newly

of preschool management — is

decorated cribs.

that Angelique respects children’s

Parents notice something differ-

unique personalities, even if that

ent about Angelique’s style. Maybe

goes against what parents might

it’s how her photos celebrate simple

want to preserve in a frame on

moments, such as a toddler try-

their wall. She knows firsthand

ing to put a baseball cap on this

that kids have a strong sense of who they are, even at a young age.

head. Maybe it’s the adventurous

They have dreams, fears, anxiet-

a brother and sister holding hands

ies, desires. Sometimes, they don’t

while jumping off a set of stairs,

want to pose. So when parents start

feet still dangling in the air. Maybe

overly fussing over their children,

it’s the emotions that her photos

begging them to smile, Angelique

evoke, like a new mother’s admira-

asks them to step aside.

tion of the newborn she cradles in

“Kids get annoyed just like anyone else; they’re little people,” she

her arms.

Or

maybe,

just

maybe,

An-

says. “I tell them, ‘You don’t have

gelique’s clients can sense that

to smile.’ Eventually, they agree to

they’re working with a deeply pas-

smile, and I get the photos the par-

sionate photographer — one who

ents want. But I get a few serious

not only loves the career path she’s

shots too, which I just love.”

found but also knows firsthand how

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spirit she captures of, for instance,

much her work will be cherished in years to come.

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Former Russian ballerina Julie Artemova uses her struggles to encourage young Columbians to dance with the body they’ve been given.

By Sa r ah R ed oh l | p hotos by tay lor a lle n “My mother says I was born walking on

I grew up.” She and her husband, Russell

Now, she’s in a five-bedroom, single-fam-

my toes,” says Julie Artemova, as she flips

Schauwecker, a Columbia native—have lived

ily home with two cars, two kids and a dog.

through an old photo album. “That’s her

in Columbia, on and off, since she emigrated

And now she’s stronger than ever.

there. My sister looks exactly like her, but I

from Russia to be with him while he finished

take after my grandmother.” She’s sitting on

college at MU.

For love of dance

her couch, compacted, with her small feet on

Her life now is a lot different from when

“I started dancing in the studio like a nor-

the hardwood floor of her Columbia home.

those photos were taken. Although still very

mal kid, when I was about 6 years old,” she

Her toes are scrunched together from years

slim and petite, she’s no longer 90 lbs. at her

recalls, pushing her chestnut-hued bangs

in pointe shoes.

stature of 5’5”. She still dances, but things are

from her face. By the time she was 10, her

different now. She’s free to move.

instructors had taken notice of her natural

“This is one of the few pictures I have during that time,” she says, pointing to a photo

“My daughter and I spend a lot of time

aptitude for dance, and told Julie’s mother

of a handful of young girls in brightly colored

dancing around the kitchen, listening to mu-

they thought Julie had a shot of getting into

costumes. “Natasha’s mom was a prima bal-

sic,” Julie says. “She’ll push me to the side

Bolshoi, one of the Soviet Union’s preemi-

lerina, and she picked this camera up in Ja-

and tell me, ‘It’s my turn, Mom!’” Back in So-

nent dance schools. Although her mother

pan. Since she was a dancer, she was one of

viet-era Russia, Julie’s own mother managed

was aware of how unrealistic Julie’s chances,

the only parents allowed backstage.”

a daycare, and her father was an architect,

all Julie could think about was becoming a

far removed from the artistic world.

ballerina. So they went.

While the photo was taken, Julie’s parents waited in the packed theatre. They had a

Apartments were typically very difficult

More than 100 children tied their ballet

camera, but couldn’t take pictures during the

to come by in Soviet-era Russia, so the fam-

shoes in the classroom of Bolshoi. The in-

professional ballet performance.

ily of four was considered lucky to have

structors pulled their limbs and poked their

“My husband always asks me why there

theirs to themselves. In that time, it was

muscles, checking for flexibility and tone.

are so few pictures,” Julie says. “It’s hard for

common for two or even three generations

The children were squeezed and scrutinized

him to understand the type of world where

to share one apartment.

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Above and above right: Julie teaches ballet to high-school aged girls at the Columbia Dance Academy.

Left: Julie and classmates pose in the backstage area of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy.

As parents dropped off their children, the instructors took note of the parents’ appearance—it’s the only indication of what the young children may look like by the time they would join a dance company. “A professional dance career starts at 16, and there’s a big difference between 10 and 16,” Julie says.

After the children had been thoroughly tested, the parents, examined, the list was read aloud. Julie’s name was called. Her mother almost fainted. She never expected her to make it; only about four out of every hundred children who try out make it, and a retired professional ballerina friend had said acceptance had a lot to do with who you knew and less about talent, but Julie made it. She was on her way to the sequined costumes, the round-the-world tours, and the bright lights of Soviet-era Russia’s best performance halls.

“During that era, it was very hard for a regular individual from a family like mine, [because] if you didn’t work for the government, you had no money and no connections and you couldn’t go out and see the world,” Julie says. “My parents thought I could use my talent and joy for dance to go do that.”

A lost childhood Julie would awake each morning at 7 a.m.

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and a leotard—first year students don’t wear tights. She’d pull her hair into a tight bun and eat tvorog, which is a crossover between ricotta cheese and cottage cheese inside her family’s apartment before making her way to the subway to get to school. On her way, she’d keep her head down, avoiding the snow and weaving in and out of the adults on their way to work. Forty-five minutes later, she’d arrive at Bolshoi, on the other side of the city, to start her day.

Classes would interchange between academics and dance from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., sometimes 6 p.m. As the students got older, the academic portion of the day grew shorter, and the dance portion, longer.

“On day one I already felt like my childhood was over,” she says. “I was in school so much and had no time to spend with my friends or to play after school.” Ballet school would be rigorous and Julie would have to grow up quickly. As she got older and began to develop, she faced daily verbal abuse and shockingly low self-esteem.

“I was told I was fat and ugly every single day,” she recalls. “By the time I was 15, I had had enough of fat and ugly, and I was tired of not getting parts.” She was told she was too fat to travel to Japan or to Paris, so she stopped eating.

“All of a sudden all the instructors were like, ‘What a great dancer!’ even though it was only my weight that changed.”

Julie returns to the color photo backstage and points to the other girl standing on pointe. It was her best friend, Christina.

“She would eat, like, an orange and a piece of chocolate and then go throw up,” Julie remembers.

“It was summer, so I wasn’t seeing her every day,” Julie remembers. As she recounts the story 23 years later and 5,400 miles away, it still scratches at her throat and brings tears to her eyes.

Christina passed away at the age of 14. The official prognosis was a brain aneurism, although it was never admitted, Julie believed she knew the cause. “I have no way to know, but I just really believe that she died from her bulimia.”

At Bolshoi, there were three types of girls.

“There were a bunch of us who were anorexic, and a bunch of us who were bulimic, and then about 1 percent who were naturally thin, and we hated them,” Julie says. “There was one girl who you could see each and every bone, and no one ever told her she was too thin, because there’s no such thing in ballet.”

“I didn’t really want to be a dancer, at that point—I had seen so much ugliness,” Julie

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had really high hopes for me.”

“I knew I wasn’t happy, but I didn’t feel like I could do anything else,” Julie says. “I didn’t have the time or the energy to focus on my studies, so I didn’t feel smart enough to go to a university, so I decided to just plow through.”

The breaking point Shortly after, Julie was injured in an accident unrelated to dance. The doctors said just a couple weeks off her feet would see her back into ballet shoes. But the weeks passed, and Julie did not get better, so she began dancing anyway. “I knew I couldn’t miss much because I had to perform for finals.”

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was out of alignment, I was having bad headaches and backaches and I had stress fractures all over my body. Everything was falling apart.” It wasn’t until one doctor saw how grave the situation was.

“She’s completely undernourished,” the doctor told her mother.

“But she’s a ballet dancer.”

“I don’t care who she is, she isn’t healthy.

If she continues on this path, I can guarantee she won’t make it to old age.”

Julie’s mother broke down and decided they shouldn’t be putting ballet first. For years, they had been making sacrifices for Julie’s training. The school was free, but they had to pay for the proper clothes, subway money and tutors, but perhaps now was time to give up. Above all, Julie knew her parents wanted what was best for her, and they thought being a ballerina would mean a better life in the Soviet Union.

When they realized the toll it took on Julie, her continuing on that path was no longer the best option and Julie realized that, too.

“I knew that I had no one to stand up for me, and I’d have to fight for myself, and I was tired of fighting,” she says. She finished school, but didn’t continue on within one of Moscow’s dance companies. “All I knew was Moscow and the five theaters there,” she says. She barely knew anything about the West, and even less about how she could get there. In fact, each Soviet citizen had to get explicit permission to travel during that time.

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“If I went to school now, I would say, ‘Screw them. When I graduate, I’m going to England to dance contemporary ballet or in a jazz company where it doesn’t all have to be perfect. But then, I couldn’t say that because it wasn’t a possibility in Soviet Union.”

She remained in Moscow. The doctor put her on a high protein, high fat diet and Julie returned to a normal weight, and she made a change that would drastically alter her future. Although she had been going to church for several years, Julie switched from her Baptist church to Moscow Christian Center.

“While I was dancing, I never had time for anything, but my injury freed me up,” she says. At her new church, Julie met Russell, who was a youth pastor there. She finally had a group of non-dancer friends and could just act her age. “I remember thinking just how happy all these [young people] seemed!”

“In the USSR, no one talked openly about God, there wasn’t a church on every corner, and I didn’t have any Christian friends,” Julie recalls. In the 1920s, more than 80 percent of Russians associated with a religion, but by the 1980s, believers were less than 20 percent of the population, according to a study by George McKay and Christopher Williams.

Through changing churches, Julie says God brought her to Russell. “I thought I had blown up like a balloon since my injury, but he gave me compliments every single day. He still gives me compliments every single day.”

“To hear that from someone, especially someone you like that much, I think he healed me inside. He made me think differently about myself for the first time.”

This America life Julie’s last name is still legally Artemova, Russ’ Schauwecker, because it was easier for immigration purposes. After the couple was married, they remained in Russia for a little more than a year.

“When I got married, I said that I wasn’t going to dance anymore. I didn’t want anything to do with dance,” Julie says. So she went to secretary school. “But I was a horrible secretary! I can’t sit in one place for long.” She and Russ traveled to small churches outside of Moscow and Julie helped translate for him as he preached. columbiahomemagazine.com | 55

They later moved to the U.S., and Julie began taking some dance classes, here and there.

“I discovered I really DO love dancing,” she says, adding, “I love dancing!” They moved to Oklahoma, where Julie tried out for the Oklahoma ballet, where the director of the company told her she was a great dancer, but asked her to lose a few pounds.

Stronger now, Julie told him that wouldn’t happen, and decided to try her hand at teaching dance.

Now, back in Columbia, Julie teaches advanced ballet at Columbia Dance Academy, owned by Jean Szcolka, and just completed her degree to be a physical therapist’s assistant. She’s found her calling in promoting a healthy lifestyle. “You can be in really good shape, but it doesn’t matter how you look if you don’t feel good about yourself,” Julie says. Every once in a while, she catches herself looking in a mirror and noting that she needs to lose a bit of weight, but she tries to stop herself from negative thoughts. “I try to be very nurturing, because I was never given that. I try to be more than just a ballet teacher.” She realizes that the majority of her students won’t dance past high school, but it’s a good way to develop character and a positive body image.

In many cases, she can spot the warning signs of a body image problem or an eating disorder before even her students’ parents.

One student talked incessantly about her need to lose weight, and she continued to get thinner and thinner as she began to obsess even more about her size. When people would mention how thin she had gotten, she’d say she just started running. But this was too familiar to Julie, and too serious— she knew—to wait. “I sat her down with me

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“When you’re standing in a leotard and tights in front of a mirror, you can’t hide anything, so you need to love yourself and feel good about yourself,” she says, “and if you can’t love yourself, you’ll have a very hard time loving other people.” When you

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Wh en L es lie Davis’s family outgrew its form al liv ing ro o m, t he gr ap hi c de sig n er decided to cre at e a media room inco rp o r at i ng th e c ha lk board t rend that has ta ken over Pintere st.

By Sa r ah R edoh l Photos by A ngel ique Hu nt er When Leslie Davis’s 17-year-old son, Miles, and his girlfriend came home from school to see that she had painted a wall into a chalkboard, the two teens were unimpressed. “They didn’t see the point in it,” Leslie says, “but the next thing I knew the board was covered in trees, tic-tactoe, hearts and happy stick people.”

The graphic designer and mother of two was inspired by the popular chalkboard DIY projects on Pinterest. “My Christmas cards were chalkboard, and I’ve got a couple more around my house.” She’s framed one and hung it over her desk, and regularly writes scriptures and inspirational words on it for her family to see.

“My husband didn’t see the point of my little project,” she says, despite the artistic talent that runs in her family. “I’ll draw on it too,” she said on her way out the door to the hardware store. After a quick stop at Sherwin Williams, which could order any color but didn’t have the color Leslie wanted on hand, she stopped at Home Depot where an employee mixed some traditional black paint with royal blue chalkboard paint by Rustoleum to achieve the look Leslie was after. columbiahomemagazine.com | 59

The Right Stuff After five coats, the original brown wall was covered and converted. “It went pretty fast,” she says. Although she had to paint it on with a small sponge roller so it wouldn’t be too bumpy to write on, the paint dried quickly and Leslie says she could do two coats per day.

“If I had gone with black, it probably would have taken even fewer coats.”

To individualize her chalkboard wall, Leslie hung white frames on it so her family and houseguests could draw little pictures inside them. Leslie suggests using high-quality chalk instead of chalk markers, which she says leave an oily residue on the wall, to express your artistic side. “It’s like the perfect blank canvas.”

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But it isn’t just the end result that proved to be a good time for Leslie and her family—even the process of creating the media room was fun. “Doing DIY projects is very rewarding,” she says. “You can take something old and tired, change it and make it cool again. Very eclectic.”

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"Irresistible impulses seized him. He would be lying in camp, dozing lazily in the heat of the day, when suddenly his head would lift and his ears cock up, intent and listening, and he would spring on his feet and dash away, and on and on, for hours, through the forest aisles."

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p long before light, the men set out from Columbia, deep into the wilderness. The year’s first snow coated a frozen earth. Trees stood bare. Loyal hounds began to perk up, eager for the early morning hunt.

Even more eager, still, were the hunters – all bachelors, retreating from the suffocating confines of city life. They came from all over the world, but they are Missouri through and through – rugged, tough, sweet, warm.

The ladies and gentlemen back in town slept quietly, not knowing their best possible catches were out there, facing nature’s winter wrath. For them, the call of the Columbia wild did not extend beyond the bars of their beloved downtown district.

But the thrill of the chase is not a forgotten instinct – not with these men.

The sun peered over the horizon just as the dogs caught a scent. They were off! At quickened pace, the hunters tracked and scouted. They moved further and further from town, stripping off all remembrances of civilization, unleashing their primordial selves. columbiahomemagazine.com | 63

Orvil Savery Age: 25 Hometown: Born in Jamaica/From St. Louis Years lived in Columbia: Lived 5 fabulous years in Columbia.

Profession: I’m the Recruitment-Mon at Veterans United, because I’m originally from Jamaica, and like PokeMON, “I gotta catch 'em all”.

What is the best first date you’ve ever been on? My best first date, and it sounds cheesy, but we decided it was the perfect day to see the sun set. So we drove all across Columbia to different places and chased the sun. We eventually ended up on Fairview in a field. It was random and unforgettable.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of love? I think the craziest thing I’ve done for love is drive 200 miles to see my sick girlfriend at the time. I saw her grand total of 20 minutes to bring her favorite thing, which was orange juice.

Seeing her face light up when I got there was worth it.

The most romantic place I've ever visited: I would say Victoria’s Peak in Hong Kong. I still remember looking at the city from being up so high and thinking just how amazing it was.

When I meet a new woman, the first thing I notice is her: Presence/attitude, there is just something about a positive aura which I can't resist. It can be as simple as a heartwarming smile, or a cheerful and confident personality.

How would you describe your perfect woman?

My perfect woman is someone that doesn’t mind wearing sweat pants and a T-shirt around me, but also likes to dress up. Someone I can work out with…a huge heart, tremendous amount of integrity, and a dorky sense of humor.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of your work? I can be kind of a dork sometimes so when I’m not at work, I enjoy reading and the doing DIY projects. I also love working out and hanging with friends.

Where is your favorite Columbia hangout?

My favorite Columbia hangout is Room 38, but overall I enjoy anyplace that has good people and a great atmosphere.

Meet Orvil at Room 38 on Feb. 8.

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Jeff White Age: 38 Hometown: Centralia, Mo. Years lived in Columbia: 14 Profession: Contractor, Midwest Remodeling How do you give back to our community, and why? My mom is an ELL teacher at Rock Bridge High School, and I’ve gotten to know some of her refugee students, so I support them and their families through Habitat for Humanity, personal donations and employment opportunities.

What is the best first date you’ve ever been on?

After meeting a young woman in Vegas on her last night, I flew her to Columbia for our first real date. We biked the MKT trail and then dined at Les Bourgeois Bistro.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of love? Let’s just say that I’ve been shoulder deep inside a birthing cow trying to save her calf.

What is your daily “uniform”? a Midwest Remodeling t-shirt.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of your work? Sporting events, art, architecture, volleyball, golf, snow skiing, traveling and music.

Where is your favorite Columbia hangout?

Volleyball at the Deuce, concerts at the Blue Note, and the True/False Film Festival.

How would you describe your perfect woman?

My perfect woman makes me laugh, feels at home anywhere and is tight with her family and mine.

I always begin a first date with: a glass of wine.

I always end a first date with: a glass of wine.

I would do anything for love, but I won't: watch Ice Loves Coco.

When I meet a new woman, the first thing I notice is her: smile.

They say the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. The best way to my heart is: through my heart.

Does love come at first sight or does it take time? Attraction comes instantly, but love takes time to develop.

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Osama Yanis Age: 43 Hometown: Amman, Jordan Years lived in Columbia: 17 Profession: Owner of The Coffee Zone, Yanis Real Estate and Layla Real Estate.

How do you give back to our community, and why? Boys and Girls Club and any events for cancer research.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of your work? I like to hang out and relax on my farm in my spare time. I’m also constantly working on improving my English.

Where is your favorite Columbia hangout? 44 Stone and Tap House!!!

What is the best first date you’ve ever been on? I had an amazing first date at Teller’s downtown.

How would you describe your perfect woman? The perfect woman is down to earth, sweet and not jealous. My three children mean the world to me and will have to check off on any potential love interest.

What is your daily “uniform”? Jeans and a nice dress shirt.

If you weren’t in your current profession, what would you be doing? If I were not in my current job, I would like to import and export so I could travel.

I always begin a first date with: A kiss and a hug I always end a first date with: A kiss and a hug What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of love? I do crazy things all the time, haha.

When I meet a new woman, the first thing I notice is: How genuine she is, and of course the eyes will speak back.

The most romantic place I've ever visited: For me, it was the old city of Amman and Aqaba on the corner of the Red Sea. Does love come at first sight or does it take time? I think love takes time. For me, it’s all about getting to know them and know all about them.

Meet Osama at Room 38 on Feb. 8.

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Mike Niemeyer Age: 45 Hometown: Grew up in Bowling Green, Mo. Years lived in Columbia: 25 Profession: Gas Operations Supervisor at Ameren Missouri.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of love? There was a time back before we all had cell phones and text messaging where I would write “love letters” to express my feelings… Also, an occasional rose bouquet has been sent.

Where is your favorite Columbia hangout? I have been a fan of D. Rowe’s restaurant and bar. I also enjoy going to Southside to watch games and hang out with friends.

I would do anything for love, but I won't: I would never sacrifice my relationship with my two daughters for anyone. My daughters are my world which means you must go through them to get to me.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of your work? I am an avid Mizzou Tiger fan and enjoy spending my weekends in the fall tailgating and attending football games, and basketball games throughout the winter months.

I enjoy running on the trails and spending time at Wilson’s Total Fitness on a daily basis.

How would you describe your perfect woman?

Someone who is well balanced, independent, smart, pretty and fun. It is an attraction to see a woman who takes care of herself and one that can be sporty and spontaneous but also loves doing things with family, friends and kids.

They say the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. The best way to my heart is: Through my daughters.

When I meet a new woman, the first thing I notice is her: I usually notice their overall appearance and how they carry themselves. But I think the first thing that I usually notice is a pretty smile and nice teeth.

Does love come at first sight or does it take time? I think an attraction comes at first site but love?? No, I think that it takes getting to know the person and finding out who they really are.

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Mitchell Drinkard Age: 31 Hometown: Jefferson City, Mo. Years lived in Columbia: 2 Profession: President/Owner of Mitchell Drinkard-Marketing.Public Relations.Events.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of your work? Enjoying the company of friends, traveling, a good documentary, True Blood and hitting the gym.

Where is your favorite Columbia hangout? I always say, "As long as I'm with friends, I could have a good time in a paper bag".

What is the best first date you’ve ever been on? Walking the red carpet for the premier of Entourage.

How do you give back to our community, and why? I'm a strong believer in "helping those who have helped you"; therefore, I work closely with the local small businesses that embraced me with open arms when I moved to Columbia from Los Angeles.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of love? Relocate...obviously, it didn't work out.

How would you describe your perfect partner? My perfect partner would be a well educated, motivated professional with a great sense of humor who enjoys having fun.

What is your daily “uniform”? jeans, boots and a shirt in shades of grey.

I always begin a first date with: Hope and a prayer...and a cocktail.

I always end a first date with: Depends on the date...

I would do anything for love, but I won't: Give up my family and friends.

They say the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. The best way to my heart is: Someone who works hard and equally enjoys having fun.

The most romantic place I've ever visited: Hawaii.

Meet Mitchell at Room 38 on Feb. 8.

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T. Drew Schauffler Age: 35 Hometown: Huntsville, Mo. Years lived in Columbia: 15 years Profession: Attorney at the A.W. Smith Law Firm What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of love? Oh god, the list is endless. Probably Jell-O shots … I absolutely HATE Jell-O. How would you describe your perfect woman?

There is no such thing as a “perfect” woman … until you fall in love with her.

Where is your favorite Columbia hangout? To narrow it to just one is incredibly difficult. I’d have to say Whiskey Wild, Trumans or Room 38.

What is the best first date you’ve ever been on?

A weekend trip to St. Louis for sushi, drinks and a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game.

I always begin a first date with: A smile and a sense of excitement.

I always end a first date with: Hopefully, a kiss.

How do you give back to our community, and why? I volunteer at the Central Missouri Food Bank. Living here in Columbia has made me appreciate the true meaning of the word “community”.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of your work? When I’m not at the office, I can usually be found at Wilson’s Total Fitness, reading a book, catching a movie or shooting pool with some of the guys.

I would do anything for love, but I won't: Be treated like an option when I treat the one I care about as a priority.

When I meet a new woman, the first thing I notice is her: Eyes and self-presence.

They say the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. The best way to my heart is: The little things – bringing me lunch at work, an unexpected smile, a quick kiss, brushing my hand accidentally. That kind of thing.

Does love come at first sight or does it take time? That’s a trick question. Love can come at first sight, but true love takes time.

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Kevin P. Harrison Age: 53 Hometown: Edina, Mo. Years lived in Columbia: 27 Profession: Insurance Broker, Naught-Naught Agency.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of your work? Any outdoor activity: hunting, fishing, snow skiing, travel.

Where is your favorite Columbia hangout? A game of pool with a longneck Bud while watching a Cardinal game at Booche’s…seems perfect.

What is the best first date you’ve ever been on? Shakespeare’s Pizza, basketball game and dancing late into the night.

How would you describe your perfect woman?

Patient, adventurous spirit, unselfish, great sense of humor and worldly.

I always begin a first date with: Being on time.

I always end a first date with: A good laugh and a hug.

I would do anything for love, but I won't: Ever cheer for the Jayhawks.

The most romantic place I've ever visited: Sunset on Grand Mesa, Colorado.

Does love come at first sight or does it take time? Like most dishes, allow it to set a bit…it will become spicier and more flavorful.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of love? Competed in a diving contest… clothes came off on the first dive!

If you weren’t in your current profession, what would you be doing? Professional guide for hunting or fishing.

When I meet a new woman, the first thing I notice are her: Eyes.

They say the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. The best way to my heart is: Through my soul.

How do you give back to our community, and why? Hands on involvement and finances. I desire to make a difference, especially for youths.

Meet Kevin at Room 38 on Feb. 8.

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Benjamin Summerhays Age: 31 Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa Years lived in Columbia: 1.5 years Profession: Surgical podiatrist at Missouri Orthopaedic Institute.

How would you describe your perfect woman?

Funny, ambitious, easy-going, successful, athletic.

If you weren’t in your current profession, what would you be doing? Member of a water ski team.

I would do anything for love, but I won't: Stop my dog from sleeping in my bed.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of your work? Golfing, fishing, water skiing, snow-boarding and sand volleyball.

They say the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. The best way to my heart is: Lasagna.

I always begin a first date with: Dinner and conversation.

I always end a first date with: A high five, or setting up the next date, depending on how well it went.

How do you give back to our community, and why? Working in the healthcare field provides me the opportunity to provide foot and ankle care to some under-served or un-insured patients. Why? Because it is important to me to give back to the community that I live in.

Where is your favorite Columbia hangout?

Stephens Park, or the Deuce for sand volleyball.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of love? Flew across the country for a day to see someone that I was dating.

When I meet a new woman, the first thing I notice are her: Eyes.

The most romantic place I've ever visited: The Dominican Republic.

Does love come at first sight or does it take time? I think the spark of love/attraction comes at first sight, but love does not; that is something that develops over time.

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Who: ALL THE SINGLE LADIES When: Friday, Feb. 8 • 8–10 p.m.

Where: Room 38 • 38 N. 8th St. Entry: $10 Donation Email jake@businesstimescompany.com to pre-order tickets now!

Half of the proceeds will go to the American Heart Association

A special thanks to Binghams, Dryers, Dungarees and Swank for providing the clothing, and to Room 38 for hosting the event.

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entertainment | Kristin's must list

Break out of the winter blues with one of Columbia’s most beloved events, True/False Film Festival and ease into the full swing of spring.

By K ri st i n Br a n sco m | Photos by Anthony J inson an d tay lor alle n

Just as spring begins to cut the cold bite out of winter, and plants start to come back to life, so too does the True/False Film Festival return once again

Take your kids to Douglass Park at noon March 30 for a free, candy-filled egg hunt. The hunts are divided into age groups, so even small kids can have a good time.

to “explore fact, fiction, and what lies in between”.

The festival first came about in 2003—in what later became known as “The Year of the Documentary” (Spellbound, Capturing the Friedmans, etc.)—

Watch internationally renowned comedienne Joan Rivers perform March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre.

and now, a decade later, the four-day event has grown from its three original venues to almost encompassing downtown Columbia. Whether it’s

Try the lunch express menu at Room 38, which can get you in and out in about 30 minutes. But, if you want to stay to enjoy the atmosphere, the blonde sangria is perfect company.

the documentaries you love, or the discussions (or the parties), True/False is simply one of Columbia’s can’t-miss events. With events like last year’s

Cheer on the Tigers against Florida on Feb. 19 at Mizzou Arena.

alternative city tour, even the most longstanding Columbian will begin to see our city with new eyes.

But even if you can’t make it to the festival, hit Ragtag for some indoor time before spring whisks

All proceeds from the Rootin’-Tootin’ Chili Cook-off will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Columbia, which serves nearly 200 at-risk kids every day after school. Feb. 23 at 5212 North Oakland Gravel Road.

you away outside.

Program information for True/False Film Festival will be announced in February. Visit truefalse.org for more information or to purchase tickets.

Kristin Branscom has lived in Columbia for more than 30 years. She enjoys board games, has a weakness for reality TV and loves playing with her 1-year-old son. She serves as the art director for Columbia Home Magazine and The Columbia Business Times Company. columbiahomemagazine.com | 75

travel | new orleans

French Market

Beignets

Coop's Place

New Orleans Creole Cooking

Central Grocery Co.

Vacation Getaway

Visit New Orleans P h otos an d sto ry by Sa r ah R ed ohl Cook like a Creole Take a cooking class to learn how to make local favorites like gumbo, jambalaya and pralines. Harriet at the New Orleans School of Cooking gives audiences both a cooking class and a comedy show, with a bit of a history lesson and a lot of good food.

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Beignets Hit Café Du Monde for a breakfast of stout chicory coffee and sweet beignets—a light pastry, deep-fried and sprinkled with sugar. Since 1862, this location has been home to some of the locals’ favorite coffee and beignets.

Seafood, seafood, seafood Visit Coop’s Place for a taste of the down-home eatery’s spicy shrimp Creole. For a more upscale shrimp experience, reserve a table at Mr. B’s Bistro to try its famous barbecue shrimp. Don’t be alarmed by the bib— it’s the best kind of messy experience.

French Market Stroll through the French Market, founded in 1791—a dozen years before the Louisiana Purchase—to look for local foods. Mirlitons, a member of the gourd family, work especially well in stews and soups and will last a couple of weeks in your suitcase.

Frenchmen Street

Frenchmen Street

Jazz on Frenchmen Listen to the best jazz in the city on Frenchmen Street, where you will also find some of New Orleans’ best nightlife and restaurants. Frenchmen Street’s Snug Harbor has been described by the New York Times as “the classiest jazz club in New Orleans” and as a “musical landmark” by Rolling Stone. It’s a favorite, so it really is snug.

Bourbon Street

Garden District Walk through the Garden District to see the historic mansions of New Orleans’ rich and famous, including the homes of John Goodman and Sandra Bullock.

Although there are many companies providing this service, there are also numerous walking tour routes available online for a more leisurely experience.

Hotel Monteleone

Garden District

Bourbon Street Whether you go to Bourbon Street to partake in or only to watch the drunken merriment, stop by Pat O’Brien’s for a hurricane you won’t soon forget. Unless you have two hurricanes…then you might. columbiahomemagazine.com | 77

makeover | Cathy Atkins

Before

Indulging in Me

Cathy Atkins

By Sar a h Redo hl Photo s by Tay lo r Allen & J a ke Ha m i lto n

No matter where she goes, Cathy Atkins wears neutrals. The sales and management consultant stays safe in beige and taupe that can easily transition from professional to proud mom. With two teenage daughters, Megan, 12, and Kaitlyn, 14, whatever she wears to work in the morning has to last all evening, through basketball games and swim meets. “I like to dress more conservatively, with just a bit of attitude,” she says, adding, “I like to express myself in small ways.” With the help of Dryer’s Shoes, Swank Boutique, Studio Blanc and Sephora, Cathy hopes to make her own attitude and style more visible, without losing her look of professionalism and level of comfort.

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What’s on the inside At Dryer’s Shoes, Cathy looks to Paige Ilsley’s expertise to choose shoes for her new outfits. A short pair of Ugg boots, black ankle booties and a pair of Earthies deemed “amazing”

by Cathy make the cut.

“The recessed heel puts the weight on the heel and arch instead of all on the ball of the foot,” Paige says.

“Someone finally thought about the inside rather than the outside,” Cathy says, adding “I can totally feel the difference.”

Almost Sinful “The dress is so far out of my comfort zone, it’s almost sinful,” Cathy says as Erin Wagoner, owner of Swank Boutique, pulls a bright coral dress from the rack. “I don’t wear dresses, so I don’t even know what to wear with one!” Paired with a black blazer to tone it down and a lime green belt to tie it up, Cathy says it began to fit a bit more into her comfort zone. Cathy says she would never wear the outfit without the blazer, because years of strict workouts left her with buff shoulders. “If you’re under 35 that looks great, but after 40, not so much,” she jokes. The sequined top with a green tweed jacket, though, was the perfect balance of attitude and subtlety for Cathy.

Expert Tip: Applying foundation with a brush, Donya says, is much better.

“The synthetic bristles distribute the foundation more evenly than your finger or a sponge.”

Make-up At Sephora, the first step towards Cathy’s fresh look is a fresh face. Donya El-Shoubasi starts with a Clarisonic brush to get a deep clean, down to the pore. Donya begins with the Make Up For Ever line of primers and concealers, the same brand Kim Kardashian uses, she adds. With the Naked2 Palette, Donya bumps up the color scheme of Cathy’s safety zone with shimmery pinks and plums.

after

Tiger Streaks Even when Cathy walked into the Columbia Home office in the morning, her hair was a healthy auburn with a couple highlights she calls her “Tiger Streaks”. Already a diversion from her natural color, which is almost black, Cathy wanted to upgrade her look without going back to her roots. “I don’t want to end up looking Gothic,” she laughs. Tori Araujo, owner of Blanc Studios and master stylist, found a way to amp up Cathy’s look without a drastic cut or color change.

“I’m going to go in with fine highlights to add movement throughout her entire hair,” says Tori. “I’m also going to cut a couple inches off the back to bring it up.” columbiahomemagazine.com | 79

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fashion forecast | punk

Pretty in Punk

By Sh erry H o ckm a n a n d J a ke K li ng h ammer P h oto s by tay lo r a llen

Who knew punk rockers could be so cute? Dress your little girl in wild combinations of tattered denim, schoolgirl plaid and pops of color and she’ll be singing Blondie songs all day long. Shop this look at Children’s Orchard, Children’s Place and Target. (Yep, some of the clothes came from the boys’ section.)

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announcements | engagements

Love Stories

Three Columbia couples on the road to "I do" 6-23-2013

“Blake proposed on my birthday--my exact birthday. I was born at 4:35 a.m. and he asked me to marry him right on the dot.” – Katie King

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Libby Lowe & Danny Hunt

Katie King & Blake Caraway

Jenna Jordan & Derek Wintemberg

“Derek played with Marching Mizzou for 5 years, so he’s is always drumming on something—the steering wheel, the table, or my leg.” – Jenna Jordan Libby Lowe and Danny Hunt met August 2011 at his youngest daughter's wedding at the Riechmann Pavilion. “He caught the garter and I caught her bouquet,” Libby says. “We danced at the wedding to "Faithfully" by Journey.”

Five years is enough time together to get to know each other’s quirks. And they say if you love someone despite his or her quirks, marry them. That’s exactly what Katie King and Blake Caraway have done.

“He won't sleep under the sheets but instead likes to sleep on top of the comforter with a blanket on top,” Katie says. “We have come to a compromise that we sleep under the comforter but on top of the sheets. Now I can't imagine sleeping any other way.”

The day before Jenna Jordan and Derek Wintemberg graduated from Mizzou, they took a stroll to the Columns for a photo together. “Instead, [Derek] got down on one knee and proposed,” Jenna says. She said yes and a group of passers-by starting whooping and cheering for the newly engaged couple. “It felt like something out of a movie.”

The wedding will be May 25, 2014, on the beach in Gulf Shores, Ala.

Kari Salmon & Dan Hopkins

When Dan Hopkins first met Kari Salmon at a Mizzou football game, the MU football director of operations didn’t realize how much the introduction would mean.

Coach David Steckel decided the families at Coyote Hill Children’s Home in Harrisburg, Mo., needed to come to a game, including Kari, Coyote Hill’s development director.

For five months, Coach Stec hounded Dan to ask Kari out, eventually asking, “You’re either ignorant or insubordinate. Which is it?” On Halloween, Kari and Dan bump edinto each other at The Deuce. With enough liquid courage, Dan told Kari, “I’ve been told to ask you out.”

The two joke about the killer pick-up line, and one week later Dan asked her out for real.

The wedding will be March 23, 2013, in Columbia.

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wedding | BUSH-Morton

Better Halves

By M egan Tho mas Davis Photos by Cas e y Buckm an Even when Mallory Bush was a child, she knew where she wanted to have her wedding. Each August, the Hallsville, Mo., native and her family would congregate at the Holiday Beach Resort in Destin, Fla. As soon as she found the groom, she could begin planning—for real.

She knew her future husband, David Morton, in high school—he was only three years older than she. However, it would be years after graduation until the two reconnected.

In March 2009, both were at a bar with mutual acquaintances when David spotted Mallory. A simple number exchange followed and the two have been inseparable since.

David has a daughter, Taylor, from a previous relationship. The first thing he loved about Mallory was how good she was with Taylor. “She wasn’t afraid to get in there,” he says. “That would scare most people. But it didn’t scare her.”

On July 3, 2011, David popped the question at an annual July Fourth celebration with Mallory’s family. She recalls him saying how happy she made him and his daughter, but after that, her memory goes blank.

“I don’t even remember what I said, I just started crying,” she says.

The wedding plans from Mallory’s childhood began to become a reality. Mallory preferred to keep the wedding casual and simple. The couple wanted to avoid extravagance until Hurricane Isaac was set to crash onto Florida’s gulf at the same time the couple had planned to exchange their vows.

A scramble ensued as they moved everything up two days. The naturally calm bride spent the car ride to Destin frantically calling vendors to change the arrangements before the tropical storm, quite literally, rained on their parade.

On Aug. 26, 2012, two days earlier than anticipated, the couple wed in an intimate sunset ceremony a mere 300 feet from the water’s edge, with 60 family members and close friends looking on.

They joined hands with Taylor, 9, as Mallory’s uncle (ordained for the occasion) presided over the ceremony. The Mortons opted against a bridal party, which kept it simple. “I was just focusing on you,” David says, looking at his wife.

Once returning to Missouri, the couple held a reception for 200 guests, many of whom couldn’t make it to Florida, at Columbia’s Cedar Creek Resort to celebrate the union.

Keeping with the beach theme, they decked the reception center with sand, shells and starfish. A slideshow of the destination wedding ceremony played on a giant screen, the bride again in her white, lace gown for the reception.

Married life is relaxed for the easygoing twosome and Mallory says it works because they each have different strengths. “We balance each other out,” Mallory says. “I’m more the quiet, shy one and he’s more talkative and social. I think we bring out the better halves of each other.” columbiahomemagazine.com | 85

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announcements | Babies

Welcome to the World

Lane Kelley

Elijah Sam Cohen Atkinson

Elijah Cai Parents: Sophal and Chhayhea Sam

Amelia Freeman

Weight: 5 lbs, 9.3 oz.

What has surprised you most about parenthood?

The immediate bond and love you feel for your child as soon as he's out of the womb and you hold him for the first time. That feeling is hard to explain, but I'm sure every mom knows what I am referring to. I am surprised of how overprotective I am.

Has this changed the way you view your spouse?

My spouse is much stronger than I envisioned. He was very encouraging and gave me positive energy during the labor and delivery. He has transitioned into the role of being a new dad very well and taken on the responsibility easier than I had expected.

He is very much in love with his little man, Elijah.

Amelia Maryse Parents: Jeff and Megan Freeman Weight: 6 lbs What things have surprised you most about being a mother? What has most surprised me is the simple joy I feel when my daughter smiles and giggles.

What things do you love most about being a mother? I absolutely love walking into Amelia's nursery in the morning to be greeted with crazy bed head and a huge smile.

What unique things does your baby do? Amelia smiles with a smirk.

Lane Marie Parents: Justin Kelley and Piper Brintnall Weight: 8 lbs, 14 oz What is the funniest thing that’s happened to you since becoming a mother? Being peed on! When we were visiting some friends one evening, I had just fed Lane and was rocking her to sleep. All of a sudden my arm and leg felt much warmer and much more wet. That certainly put an end to our evening out.

What things have surprised you most about being a mother? How the concept of a schedule has gone right out the window. Leaving the house takes at least an hour to get everyone packed up and out the door.

Cohen William Parents: Gabe and Stephanie Atkinson Weight: 7 lbs, 12 oz.

What was the biggest challenge for you during this pregnancy? We found this pregnancy to be pretty challenging having a toddler running around; it was hard to get much relaxation. With that being said, it made the whole thing go by very fast.

Tell us about Cohen. Cohen has been such a sweet baby.

He just loves to be held.

Knowing this is most likely our last child makes this all a little bittersweet. This will be the last time we get to call a newborn our own and that’s a little sad, but on the other hand getting some sleep in the near future sounds very nice.

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city scene

Diamond Night

John Orscheln, Brooke Burnham

KarenCrabtree, NancyAllison, Mary Ropp

Todd Hague, Wendy Swetz

Mike and Amy Monahan

Greg and Mei Wolff

Alfredo Mubarah, Beau Aero

Ashley Meyer, Chris Ihler

Katie Irish, Katie Tegerdine, Maice Scott, Anna Douglas, Caitlin Rawn

Richard Miller, Brooke Wright

Diamond Night was held at the Tiger Hotel Nov. 15, 2012.

Jewelry was auctioned off to guests at the benefit for the Great Circle Boys & Girls Town.

Jill Powell, Jerry Price

Jeff and Barb Glen

Sarah Redohl, Betsy Bell, Teresa White

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Holiday Fete

Dee Lora, Barb Gillespie, Eva Hockman and Vera Douthitt

Candy Neuner and Kristie Wolfe

Deitlinde Steitzer and Monique Delatorre

Veralee Philip and Carol E. Smith

Mitchell Drinkard

Nicole Bormann, Kate Bernards and Teri Pinhero

Barb Voss, Amy Hasser and Allison Hagan

Kristy Murphy, Amber Condict and Laura Sasser

Brent, Linda and Dennis Messimer

Leslie Davis and Dovva Atkinson

The Holiday Fete was held Nov. 10, 2012, at the home of interior decorator Sherry Hockman. All ticket proceeds went to fund Rescue Innocence, an organization helping child victims of human trafficking.

Simon Oswald 25th Anniversary Celebration Simon Oswold Architecture celebrated its 25th anniversary with clients, consultants and friends on December 7th at the newly renovated Columbia College Dorsey Gym.

Jennifer Hedrick and Bill Oswald cutting the ribbon with staff and Chamber members

Kathy Walther, Deanna Dikeman and Robbie Price

Rollie Hausman and Janice Schuerman

Carrie Gartner and Jonathan Sessions Jennifer Hedrick, David Kellern and Mary Ropp

Bob Burchard and Amanda Norris

SOA Staff: top to bottom of stair: Aaron Sanderson, Robbie Price, Jennifer Hedrick, Bill Oswald, Kim Penton, Nick Borgmeyer, Terri Trickle, Matt Pinkstaff, Jimmy O’Loughlin, Amanda Norris, Carlo Licea, Mandi Gordon In front of stair: Kitty Landholt, Jody Miller, Brad Stegemann, Nina Hennkens

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Mix & Mingle

The Mix & Mingle was held at Studio Home Dec. 7, 2012. Lisa Rose performed as guests sipped hot chocolate at the benefit for the Foster Care Giving Tree. The Giving Tree is a project of the Boone County Foster Parents support group.

Living Windows Fest The Living Windows Fest was held in downtown Columbia Dec. 7, 2012. Participating businesses staged live performances of holiday scenes in their windows.

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Dr. Kent Willett, D.D.S. Dr. Kent Willett, D.D.S., is a General Dentist practicing in Columbia, since 1981.

He is well known for his talents in both sedation dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, while being a long-time member of the prestigious Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida, where he has completed studies in restoring difficult dental cases. He sees referrals from all over the United States seeking high quality dental care.

• American Dental Association • Academy of General Dentistry • Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation • Missouri Dental Association Dr Willett is not a specialist, he practices general dentistry. Dr. Willett has completed an American Dental Association approved one year residency program in which Conscious Sedation is taught. Cosmetic dentistry is a non-specialty interest area that requires no specific educational training to advertise this service.

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the last word | anne churchill

Telling Love Stories When Anne Churchill ran into an old classmate after years away from Columbia, she knew it was the beginning of a great love story. Now, as the owner of AnnaBelle Events and Rentals, she gets to live through love stories every day of her life.

By A n ne Ch urc hi ll | Photo by Tay lo r Alle n Love comes in many forms. There is the unconditional love I will always have for my family. There is the love I have for the amazing women I consider my life-long girlfriends. There is the love I have for my work that allows me to plan incredible events for my clients.

And then there’s romantic love.

Sometimes a love story is short and sweet. Other times, it is years in-the-making. Often, love stories begin in the most unexpected places. What each has in common is a beginning and an end, but the middle is uniquely your own.

The first meeting I have with a couple is my chance to glimpse into their love story, from how they met (the beginning) to their engagement (somewhere in the middle). Getting to vicariously experience my clients’ love stories is perhaps the most gratifying part of my job. Each love story is meaningful and powerful. Love is hard to define, but when you can narrow down all the milestones and memories into a love story, it’s something you’ll remember for all time.

Middle school romance My own love story begins in Columbia 17 years ago, when my husband, Wes, and I entered the hallways of Gentry Middle School. The beginning of our story was a class trip to New York City. The memories in the middle include bumping shoulders throughout our teen years and graduating from Rock Bridge together. But those milestones wouldn’t become part of a love story for a few more years.

Life had separate paths for each of us. I moved to Chicago, and Wes enlisted in the Army.

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one pinch my arm at the bar, and I heard a familiar voice ask, “Where have you been [all these] years?”

It was a fairytale. We found ourselves at a park bench, catching up on each other’s lives until the sun rose. We frequently go back to that bench in Stephens Lake Park. The first time we visited “our spot” during the day, we noticed it was dedicated to a couple of 57 years.

A home full of love Howard and Lucy Eiffert met while Howard was stationed at Fort Campbell. The couple married young and moved to California, where they started their own business. They have so many wonderful milestones and memories in their love story, from traveling together in their RV to riding their white Harley, and have seen so much of the world together.

“They’ve always been each other’s best friend,” said their son, Brad. “Their story is one of commitment.” Lucy has always thought that if a home has two parents that love each other, their children will do the same. Lucy and Howard’s home and family is so full of love and has been a perfect model for their children. And for me.

Although it took some research to find Lucy and Howard from the park bench dedication, it took only a few moments for me to realize how similar their love story has been to the one Wes and I dream of.

This February, remember your love stories. It may not be with Mr. Wonderful yet, but it can still count.

Give it some thought—maybe even write it down—so you don’t forget the beginning by the time you come to tell me your love story.

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