Columbia Home Magazine - December 2013/January 2014

Sweet!

The perfect dessert and drink pairings Page 39

Giving Together

Philanthropy as a family Page 48

Top of the Town

party season fashion Page 70

Dec. 2013/JAN. 2014

The 12 Days of Pinterest Ideas to inspire this season Page 57

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Publisher’s note Editorial Angie Huhman, Publisher Angie@BusinessTimesCompany.com Sarah Redohl, Managing Editor SarahR@BusinessTimesCompany.com Katrina Tauchen, Copy Editor Katrina@BusinessTimesCompany.com Sherry Hockman, Interior Design Editor HockmanID@Gmail.com Mitchell Drinkard, Fashion Editor MitchellDrinkardPR@Gmail.com Scott Rowson, Food Editor Scott@ShowMeQ.com

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The year ahead

Angela Huhman Publisher

If you've got a story idea, an event you'd like to see a Columbia Home photographer at or just some happy news you'd like to share, please email Angie at Angie@BusinessTimesCompany.com.

D ESIGN Kristin Branscom, Art Director Kristin@BusinessTimesCompany.com C r eat i ve Services Gillian Tracey, Creative Marketing Director Gillian@BusinessTimesCompany.com Kate Morrow, Graphic Designer Kate@JeffersonCityMag.com

Photo by Anthony Jinson

The holidays can be such a blur.

What happens between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is a flurry of shopping, baking, parties and, because I’m catholic and Italian, lots of family time. “This is the year I boycott Christmas,” I announce at the start of the holiday season. Of course, all I get is an eye roll from the kids, but I do ask the question: In all the chaos of the holidays, what really is important? Take some time to think back and really think of all the moments that you’re grateful for.

At the end of each year, we spend time reflecting on how we spent our past 365 days; we think back to all the moments we want to hold onto. Sometimes I feel it would be a whole lot easier if we could set up our lives like Pinterest boards, maybe a board for the home, the family, work, travel and, of course, the one with all of my “secret family recipes.” That way every time something “pin-worthy” came along, we could file it away for later.

After we’ve recounted the past, we need some time to look forward: Where are we going from here? Make some plans, set some goals and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Here at the office, we work every day to empower the amazing women in our community. We wanted one symbol that would unite these strong women and inspire them to do something they weren’t able to before. That’s why we are introducing the “We Are Strong Women” T-shirt because I know how important it is that every single one of you is reminded how strong, how unique and how incredible you really are. I want these shirts to become a symbol that we are all strong women united but individual.

So in the midst of the holiday madness, snuggle up with your warm apple cider and remember all the things you have to be thankful for. Also promise you won’t forget to look forward, to set those goals and really challenge yourself. Think, “This is the year I finally…” and do it. This year is a fresh start — a new you. This is your time to show what a strong woman looks like.

MARK ETING RE PRESENTATIVES Erica Pefferman, Director of Sales Erica@BusinessTimesCompany.com Angie Huhman, Marketing Consultant Angie@BusinessTimesCompany.com Mason Neff, Marketing Consultant Mason@BusinessTimesCompany.com Tami Turner, Marketing Consultant Tami@JeffersonCityMag.com D i g i tal me dia Kristi McCann, Digital Assets Manager Kristi@BusinessTimesCompany.com MANAGEMENT Chris Harrison, Vice President/Group Publisher ChrisH@BusinessTimesCompany.com Renea Sapp, Business Manager ReneaS@BusinessTimesCompany.com Cindy Pudney, Operations Manager CindyS@BusinessTimesCompany.com CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRA PHERS Casey Buckman, Whitney Buckner, Angelique Hunter, Anthony Jinson, Lana Eklund Art & Soul Photography, Life’s Little Miracles, Amy Parris, Lindsey Pantaleo CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Vicki Hodder, Abby Kass, Kristi McCann, Jill Orr, Sarah Redohl, Scott Rowson i n tern s Abby Connolly, Kendra Johnson, Abby Kass, Tim Nwachukwu S UBS CRI PTION S Subscription rate is $12.95 for 6 issues or $18.95 for 12 issues. Call Cindy Pudney at 573-499-1830 ext.1003 to place an order or to inform us of a change of address.

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Alright, you asked for them, and we’re now selling them. The Columbia Home “We Are Strong Women” T-shirts were a huge hit on social media, and we want our readers to have them, too! Click on the Strong Women tab to purchase one today. But you have to promise us to swag it out in your own way!

Back row, from left: Tami Turner, publisher, Jefferson City Magazine; Scott Rowson, food editor, Columbia Home; Sally Shoemaker, publisher, AsphaltPro; Cindy Pudney, operations manager, Business Times Co.; Rebecca Rademan, editor and associate publisher, Jefferson City Magazine; Kristin Branscom, art director, Business Times Co.; Gillian Tracey, creative marketing director, Business Times Co.; Mitchell Drinkard, fashion editor, Columbia Home; Sherry Hockman, interior design editor, Columbia Home; Mason Neff, marketing consultant, Business Times Co.; Jill Orr, contributing writer, Columbia Home; Angie Huhman, publisher, Columbia Home; Sarah Redohl, managing editor, Columbia Business Times and Columbia Home. Front row, from left: Renea Sapp, business manager, Business Times Co.; Al Germond, owner, Business Times Co.; Chris Harrison, vice president and general manager, Business Times Co.; Kristi McCann, digital assets manager, Business Times Co.; Dave Baugher, owner, Business Times Co.; Erica Pefferman, director of sales, Business Times Co.

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Pinterest is our interest.

We just wrapped up our So You Think You Can Bake? contest using our Pinterest page.

Make sure to visit our boards for great holiday ideas and to borrow our top bakers’ recipes!

The SYTYCB? contest winner will be determined at our Mix & Mingle event at Studio Home during Living Windows, Dec. 6. See you there!

Pawsitively the cutest calendar!

Columbia Home has partnered with the Central Missouri Humane Society for another calendar! This year, we thought outside of the box and had some adorable photo shoots. Check out our Web Extras and Instagram (@ColumbiaHomeMag) for behind-the-scenes photos from our pet shoots.

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It might be cold outside, but this Columbia home is cozy and warm. Get inspired with tips for rustic winter décor that lasts well into the New Year.

39 Drinks & Dessert

This trendy après diner nosh puts the sweet in late-night dining. Check out three Columbia restaurants with crave-worthy drink-and-dessert combos.

57 Pin-spirational

The CH staff puts its spin on some Pinterest favorites, from home décor and fashion to food, photography and more.

70 Top of the Town

Festive, fashionable and seasonally on point, these winter looks, handpicked from Dillard’s and Girl Boutique, are the balance of glitz and glam.

48 Family Philanthropy

From the oldest siblings to the youngest in the bunch, Columbia families are teaching their kids to have a heart for others.

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Agenda and Datebook Connections Mommy Chronicles Trends The Dish Engagements Wedding Welcome to the World Travel Happy Tails Snapshots On the Market Strong Women

70 Sweet!

The perfect dessert and drink pairings

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Giving Together

Philanthropy as a family PAGE 48

Top of the Town

Party season fashion PAGE 70

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THE 12 DAYS OF PINTEREST Ideas to inspire this season

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On the cover...

Drinks and desserts: The bigcity trend is catching on in Columbia, thanks to three local restaurants making nightlife even sweeter. Story on page 39. Photo by Angelique Hunter. columbiahomemagazine.com | 19

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December/January Columbia’s must-do events 20 Under 40 What: Join the Columbia Business Times in honoring the top 20 individuals under 40 years old who have demonstrated impressive professional success while maintaining a commitment to the Columbia community. The chosen 20 were selected through a nomination and application process. The evening will be full of dining, drinks and entertainment along with recognition of the 20 individuals’ accomplishments.

WHEN: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22 WHERE: Kimball Ballroom, Stephens College INFO: Purchase tickets online at columbiabusinesstimes.com

Mix & Mingle What: In conjunction with Living Windows, Studio Home is hosting a holiday mixer featuring fundraising for The Giving Tree and Columbia Home’s So You Think you Can Bake? contest.

Taste the delicious treats of our recipe winners, and spread some holiday cheer by purchasing ornaments and trees to decorate your own home with The Giving Tree’s message.

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6 WHERE: Studio Home, 1029 E. Walnut St. INFO: Visit columbiahomemagazine.com for tickets and event information.

Cherry Hill Holiday Fest What: Displayed in the center of the Village of Cherry Hill, The Magic Tree is a holiday staple in Columbia. The captivating display is lit each year by Will Treelighter and has been part of the community since 1995. The Magic Tree offers an opportunity for family fun, a magnificent photo background and a community highlight for visitors. Make sure to stop and enjoy the official tree lighting and festival.

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m.; tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 WHERE: Village of Cherry Hill INFO: Free Visit Columbia Home online at columbiahomemagazine.com. columbiahomemagazine.com | 21

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Linn FFA Farm and Toy Show, Linn R-II Fieldhouse, 9 a.m., $2 per person, 15 and under free

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Cherry Hill Holiday Fest, The Village of Cherry Hill, 5-8 p.m., free Women’s Network Crooners and Divas Holiday Soiree, Hampton Inn & Suites, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $12 online, $15 at the door Thomas Rhett, The Blue Note, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m., $21

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Living Windows Festival, downtown Columbia, 6-8 p.m., free

Saturday, Dec. 7

Santa Hotline, via phone (874-7473 or 874-6335), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free City Kwanzaa Celebration, Douglass High School Gym, 2-5 p.m., free

Sunday, Dec. 8

“We Always Swing” Jazz Series presents Aaron Diehl Quartet, Murry’s, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., $20-40

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Tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Missouri Theatre, 7 p.m., $21-31 Final Day of Holiday Toys for Columbia’s Youth, 1 S. Seventh St., all day, donation

Saturday, Dec. 14

Jingle Bell Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast, Roger B. Wilson Government Center, 8 a.m., $10-35 Tiger’s Lair Feline Fancier’s Cat Show, Plaza Event Center at Parkade Plaza, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $5 adult, $3 child/senior

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Holiday Lights and Sights Tour, The ARC, 6:15-7:30 p.m. or 7:45-9 p.m., $7.50

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Final Children’s Christmas Express, Columbia Star Dinner Train, 5:30 p.m., $28-52

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Nikki Hill, The Blue Note, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m., $10

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Eve Fest, The District, 7 p.m. to midnight, free 2 Car Pile-Up, Summit Lake Winery, 8 p.m., free

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Columbia Gun Show, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, $56-66 Mojo's Happy Hour with Crooked Jack, Mojo's, 5-7 p.m., free

Wednesday, Jan. 8

MU Tigers Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia, Mizzou Arena, 7 p.m., ticket prices vary

Wednesday, Jan. 15

Infant Massage Workshop, Parents as Teachers, 1818 W. Worley, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free

January 2014 Friday, Jan. 24

4th Friday Kid's Night, Hillcrest Community Center, 6-9:30 p.m., $15

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MU Tigers Men’s Basketball vs. South Carolina, Mizzou Arena, 3 p.m., ticket prices vary R.O.C. 7K Trail Run, Cosmo Park, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., $30 day-of registration

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Artrageous Friday, downtown, 6-9 p.m., free

“We Always Swing” Jazz Series presents A Jazz Series Special Concert Event and Fundraiser, Matt Wilson Quartet plus John Medeski, Murry’s, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., $35-50

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MU Tigers Men’s Basketball vs. Alabama, Mizzou Arena, 1 p.m., ticket prices vary

Leslie Perna on Viola, Whitmore Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., $5 suggested donation

Odyssey Chamber Music Series: Kids @ Heart, First Baptist Church, 3 p.m., free

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Harlem Globetrotters, Mizzou Arena, 7 p.m., $24-92

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Green Day’s American Idiot, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $25-39 Railroad Earth, The Blue Note, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., $20

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Mink ottoman, $199.95 each, I.O. Metro; Teak bowls, $199.95 for two, I.O. Metro; King tree green stem, $49.95, I.O. Metro; Sanford knit pillows, large $198 each, small $154 each, Studio Home; Vintage rug pillows, $225 each, Studio Home; Brown and red wool throw, $95, Studio Home; Natural moss balls $4.50, Bright City Lights; Interlude Home Rialto Grand Lanterns, large $350 each, small $284 each, Studio Home; Zodax Fur Pillows, $39 each, Studio Home; Cedar cone topiaries, $37 and $72, S. Stewart Home; Wood and metal lantern, $51, S. Stewart Home; Birch bark wreath, $57, S. Stewart Home; Woven rope and metal bowl, $36, S. Stewart Home; Metal vases, $44 and $87, S. Stewart Home.

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Rustic winter Photos By Anthony Jinson Winter is a time to get cozy and hibernate at home, but to make it through the season without a full home makeover, CH’s interior design editor, Sherry Hockman, has a new take that can last through the holidays and into the New Year. Rustic dÊcor includes earthy elements such as stone walls and terra cotta-tiled floors or can be as simple as rustic paint finishes and furnishings. Take a tour of one Columbia home CH rustically revamped this winter. columbiahomemagazine.com | 27

All light fixtures courtesy of the Harvard Court Collection at Bright City Lights, prices range from $235-$490. Midsummer Night and Iron Gate paint colors courtesy of Johnston Paint.

Lamp Eldon, $209.96, I.O. Metro; Horse statue, $79.95, I.O. Metro.

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TIPS:

• Decorate with greenery, pinecones, antlers, fur pillows and owls to get this trend. You can even go with a white or champagne color palette to resemble the snowy outdoors.

• Baskets and glass pieces are always Hockman’s favorites. “They can be changed from season to season with small investments of fillers,” she says.

• “Colors and patterns are the statement you first notice in a room,” Hockman says, “but the impact of textures can be just as dramatic. Texture creates ambience.” To get that textured look, Hockman suggests adding layered rugs, weathered wood, dimensional artwork, smooth leather and more.

Choose rustic metals and rich woods for a masculine feel, or go with velvet or silk to create a formal feel.

White Monaco vase, $14, Bright City Lights; Metal table, $125, Bright City Lights; Metallic finished ceramic bottles, $56 and $42, S. Stewart Home.

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Green pillow with diagonal stitching, $52, S. Stewart Home; Large recycled glass vase, $85, S. Stewart Home.

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Willow and birch stick tray, $21, S. Stewart Home; Moss balls, $4.50, S. Stewart Home.

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Celebrating 30 years

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Thank you, Columbia!

Celebrate with us as Dr. Willett welcomes Chase Patton, D.D.S., a Rock Bridge High School graduate and former MU quarterback, to his practice. Welcome Dr. Chase Patton by calling today to schedule your next dental appointment!

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From left: Liz Roerig, Julia Norregaard, Ultramax Sports owner Amy Livesay, Laura Harmon and Sarah Ryan warm up before a brisk morning run. Photo by Casey Buckman.

The mentality of the group’s running agenda is flexible. Some ladies intend on solely walking through downtown Columbia because they’re nursing injuries or haven’t had much running experience. Others have histories of running in high school or college and enjoy continuing their hobby.

“A lot of people think they need to be fast to join our group, but you don’t,” Livesay says. “Recently, we did an 11-minute-mile run, and we have a walking group as well.”

Julia Norregaard looks forward to the Monday morning runs because they’re nice and easy. Her workout routines have more regularly consisted of cycling due to knee issues and the aftermath of being hit by a car. “Both my friend Laurie and I had broken fibulas,” she says. “This is a good way to get back into my old routines.”

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At ju s t o v e r a m o nt h o ld , the group is still evolving, and many of the ladies have heard about the group by word of mouth or through Livesay. Laura Harmon discovered the group through a running clinic that Ultramax hosted, which focused on running techniques.

“Sometimes I will run with my husband or kids, but they run ahead of me,” she says. “I am new to the group, but I think I’ll enjoy it.”

Some of the ladies, such as Harmon, live outside the city limits of Columbia, but they travel downtown to connect with other runners. And even on a brisk morning, they’re not intimidated by Mother Nature’s chilling temperatures.

“The winter is the best time to go running,” Livesay says. “If you get outside with a group, it’s refreshing. Your heart rate is lower, and it’s a wonderful time to run.”

Currently, the women only meet on Monday mornings for their runs, but according to Livesay, the group could change depending on what the women are looking for.

“If there’s a race coming up that a lot of us are interested in, we could tailor our runs to focus on that,” she says.

Plus, Livesay is looking to add another day during the week to the schedule.

“We might end up meeting on Fridays, too, and then go for coffee after our workout. It can turn into kind of a social thing.”

Whether the group facilitates women meeting or acts as a catch-up hour, the main goal is to focus on running without intimidation.

“You have to start somewhere,” Livesay says. “You have to be OK with where you are and realize there are a lot of people at the same point as you.

Doing a walk/run plan is fabulous, and that’s what most people do. We focus on picking a goal that’s doable for you.”

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In mid-October, Ultramax Sports began a new women’s running group to add to its repertoire of pre-existing training sessions. The group was not intended for the intense or ultra-experienced runner. Instead, it was created with the intention of catering to runners at varying levels. Whether the women have kids, full-time jobs or whatever their busy schedules might consist of, the running group offers 45 minutes to an hour when women can relieve stress and be among people who live similar lives.

“I’m a mom, and I have two kids now,” says Amy Livesay, owner of Ultramax Sports. “It’s really hard for me to run at night or early in the morning because it puts a lot of stress on the family. This was a time that worked for me and other women I know who wanted to be with their kids or husbands in the evenings.”

T h e 8 : 3 0 M o nday morning meeting in the brand new Ultramax store begins with women streaming in and joking about their already eventful days.

“This is a mothers’ running group,” says Livesay as she defends the stain on her T-shirt. “It’s about coming as you are.”

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Best Holiday Shopping Advice Ever

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By Jill Orr

There are approximately 487 things on my current to-do list, all of which need to be done by Dec. 25. My list is like a sea cucumber, which is neither as salty nor as refreshing as its name would suggest, in that if you were to cut it up into a million tiny pieces, it would regenerate itself into a million tiny lists — each with 487 separate action items waiting to be checked off. It is formidable and daunting and, I’ll admit, almost completely self-induced. But it’s December, and this is the rigor we put ourselves through in the pursuit of “happy holidays.”

So because the happy holidays are nearly upon us, I’m going to make this short. I will not take up your precious time with rants or angry outbursts about how the holiday season turns people into crazed, stressedout lunatics who will bite your head off if you appear in any way to be interested in the same retail item that they are interested in. I won’t go on about complacent, unhelpful and hostile sales associates (I’m talking to you, Walmart) or how every year the holidays seem bigger and more encompassing than the year before. Instead, I will tell you a story: a shopping story filled with some of the funniest — and most practical — holiday shopping advice I’ve ever heard.

It was Black Fr iday so many years ago I don’t even think the term Black Friday had been coined yet. I was shopping in downtown Chicago with my dad and my sister. Our tradition was to go to Marshall Field’s in Water Tower Place, and my dad, being the mench that he is, would buy

us each a present for no other reason than going with him to brave the crowds — and because no one appreciates a good bargain like my dad.

On this particular Black Friday, we were making our way through a jam-packed Marshall Field’s. The store was so busy that in certain places we were forced to walk single file. Tired, cranky shoppers held their heavy winter jackets and tried to shimmy their way through narrow aisles packed with merchandise, much of it breakable. The store was as hot as Hades, and people were mad and impatient and filled with bargain-induced mania.

My dad, sister and I were on our way out of the store after each seeking and finding our gift of the day. We shuffled through the women’s accessories department filled with gloves, hats, earmuffs and other baubles and followed the tide downstream toward the exit. Coming upstream in the crowd was a mom with her school-aged son. The mom was carrying at least five shopping bags, and the boy looked like he was ready to fling himself off a cliff. His posture, the all too familiar slumped-shoulders-jutted-out-chin combo, told us they’d been at it for a long time. As we came upon them, I heard the boy asking his mom over and over, “Can we leave now?” “Can we just go?” “Pleeease, Mom, can we go home now?”

J u st as we passe d the boy, I saw him look over at one of the delicate trinkets on the hip-height table to his left. With a Mr. Burns-like expression on his face, the boy mutters under his breath in a voice just above a whisper, “I should just break something so they’ll throw us out of here.”

Probably no one in the entire store except my family heard him. And this observant yet sardonic nugget of wisdom made our entire experience worth the hassle. We laughed and laughed as we flowed along with the sea of shoppers out onto Michigan Avenue and walked home, our spirits buoyed by the hilarious, jaded misery of one 9-year-old boy.

To this day, I cannot shop in a crowded store without thinking of that boy. His words of wisdom are like an escape valve, always giving me hope that if things ever get to be too much, I could always just tip over the display of glass ornaments and end the agony. I haven’t done it yet, but then again, there are still a few more shopping days and 486 things left on my to-do list. (Write article is now crossed off.)

Happy holidays to all of you wonderful readers out there. May your holiday shopping not make you want to get thrown out of anywhere!

J i ll O r r Orr is a stay-at-home mom of two (an odd title because she is rarely ever at home). In her preMommy 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.

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We’re a long way from Brooklyn, where pairing drinks and desserts has become enough of a thing that there are places that do that, only that and nothing else.

Instead, we Columbians like to see how things go on the coasts for a while before adopting culinary trends.

Think of it as healthy Show-Me State skepticism. But one area where our local restaurants are getting in on the action early is the pairing of desserts and drinks.

We visited three local restaurants to see what the fuss was all about, and the results were as creative as they were delicious. Only time will tell whether Columbia diners jump with both feet onto the dessert-and-drink bandwagon or decide to sit this trend out, but plenty of local restaurants are working to pull us on board.

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Gooey butter cake: Three words that inspire fear in any dentist and stomach rumblings in the rest of us. Room 38 is on the case with a version that both tempts the taste buds and keeps your dental hygienist off the ledge. Room 38 owner Billy Giordano says they use substantially less powdered sugar than the version he grew up with in St. Louis. The result is a lighter, springier cake still recognizable as the St. Louis classic but less of a sugar brick than you might be 40 | December 2013/january 2014

used to. Their version comes drizzled with raspberry puree and is topped off with a sliced strawberry.

Giordano says the inspiration for adding gooey butter cake to the menu at Room 38 was simple: Nobody else in Columbia was serving it.

“It’s on half the menus in town now, but we were one of the first,” he says. Paired with a balanced sour-and-sweet bellini, the combo makes for a creative, colorful treat.

The Wine Cellar

The Wine Cellar and Bistro has long been one of Columbia’s swankier dining destinations, but chef-owner Craig Cyr and his staff know how to have a good time with a menu. Their Locavore’s Cheesecake is a peanut butter cheesecake with a pecan crust, goat milk caramel and a chocolate and buttercrunch topping and features ingredients from local producers such as Goatsbeard Farm and Patric Chocolate. The sommelier, who also happens to be Cyr’s

wife, Sarah, recommends pairing the dessert with 1855, a low-production sherry made by Adam Puchta Winery in Hermann, Mo. The warm, toasty flavors of the wine highlight the nuttiness of the cheesecake, a perfect coldweather dessert-and-drink pairing.

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Sycamore

Sycamore Restaurant is one of this particular columnist’s favorite Columbia hotspots.

The warm wood booths and composed, professional service are reasonable enough excuses to stop in for a drink, but the kitchen holds up its end of the bargain as well. I think the restaurant is at its best with cold-weather fare — rabbit and duck and the short ribs that customers clamor for year round — but you’re advised to give the desserts a go as well, preferably 42 | December 2013/january 2014

with a glass of something delicious on the side. Co-owner and manager Sanford Speake recommends matching flourless chocolate cake with a pour of Left Hand Brewing Co.’s Wake Up Dead Russian Imperial Stout. The toasty malts of this mocha-scented beer mingle charmingly with the rich chocolate cake.

And nobody’s going to deduct points for the dish featuring a scoop of Sparky’s vanilla ice cream on the side either.

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Check out the buffet before you make your selections. Choose your favorite foods and skip your less favorite options.

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Bring your own healthy dish to holiday events.

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Pear Croustade

By sarah red ohl | Photo by whitney buc kner

With Lemon Pastry and Almonds

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Pastry: • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut crosswise into ¼-inch slices • ¼ cup (or more) whipping cream Filling: • 1 pound firm but ripe pears, cored and sliced • 5 tablespoons sugar • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel • ¼ teaspoon (generous) ground nutmeg • whipping cream (for brushing) • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds • vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions: Whisk flour, sugar, lemon peel and salt in a medium bowl. Add butter; using fingertips, rub in butter until coarse meal forms. Drizzle ¼ cup cream over; toss with fork until moist clumps form, adding more cream by teaspoonfuls as needed if dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic, and chill 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before rolling out.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix all pears, sugar, flour, lemon juice, lemon peel and nutmeg in large bowl to coat. Roll out pastry on sheet of floured parchment paper to 14-inch round. Transfer crust on parchment paper to baking sheet. Mound pears in center of pastry, leaving 2-inch plain border. Fold pastry border over pears, crimping slightly. Brush pastry edges with cream; sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Bake croustade until filling bubbles and almonds are lightly toasted, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Serve croustade warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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Jocelyn Wolfe (second from right) and her children, Michaela, 17; Benjamin, 15; Elijah, 14; Johanna, 12; and Ami, 7, volunteer together at the Central and Northeast Missouri Food Bank once every month.

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Client visits throughout the Food Bank’s 32-county service region have jumped by 21 percent since last year, and the amount of food distributed in Boone County by Nov. 1 of this year had already exceeded last year’s total by nearly 5 percent.

Philanthropy as a

Family From the oldest siblings to the youngest in the bunch, Columbia families are teaching their kids to have a heart for others.

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Gwen Staples (second from right) and her four children, Kendra, 17; Katie, 15; Jon, 13; and Carissa, 11, come to Columbia from Hallsville each month to volunteer together.

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Often the issue of hunger brings places such as Haiti or developing nations to mind. But it’s also a very local concern, as the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri administrators attest. Client visits throughout the Food Bank’s 32-county service region have jumped by 21 percent since last year, and the amount of food distributed in Boone County by Nov. 1 of this year had already exceeded last year’s total by nearly 5 percent, says Scott Gordon, the Food Bank’s communications coordinator. In Columbia, the Food Bank’s Central Pantry on Big Bear Boulevard is serving 21 percent more families than it did last year, Gordon says.

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Those numbers have a hands-on significance for two area families who for years have volunteered together at the Food Bank. Jocelyn Wolfe and her five children, ranging in age from 7 to 17 years, and Gwen Staples and her four children, between 11 and 17 years old, spend an hour each month together repackaging food for distribution to the Food Bank’s clients. Jocelyn’s husband, Chris, and Gwen’s husband, Danny, join them when their work schedules permit. Both families say they learn compassion as well as teamwork while they enjoy working with their friends.

“I feel like we have a lot of material things, so I needed them [the children] to see that pov-

erty’s not a Third World problem, that it’s right here with us,” Gwen says,“for them to appreciate growing up the way they were and to be able to help people who need a hand up.”

G w e n and h e r c h i ld r e n started regularly volunteering at the Columbia Food Bank in 2006 with family friends. When those friends moved to Texas a year or two later, Gwen asked the Wolfe family to join them. It was a good fit for both the Food Bank and her children, Gwen says. The Wolfes’ children — Michaela, 17; Benjamin, 15; Elijah, 14; Johanna, 12; and Ami, 7 — are close in age to the Staples’ children, Ken-

dra, 17; Katie, 15; Jon, 13; and Carissa, 11, of Hallsville.

Jocelyn was glad to find a family volunteer opportunity in which she could include all her children. “It’s something we can all do with our varying ages, with our multi-aged group,” says Jocelyn, who lives just south of Columbia. “This we can do as a family.”

And it’s something they can do as friends. Jon Staples looks forward to getting together with the Wolfes, and Johanna and Michaela both describe volunteering at the Food Bank with their friends as fun. Gwen and Jocelyn agree that pairing the children up with friends adds to the appeal of volunteering.

“It’s like extra time hanging around with them, but we’re still doing something and not just kicking around,” Katie says.

The youths also hone their abilities to work cooperatively with other family members as they volunteer. As Kendra notes, repackaging the food requires teamwork: Tasks such as filling bags with food, closing and labeling the bags and counting and boxing them all go into creating a sort of assembly line for repackaging the food. The older children might help the younger kids, such as Ami, with their particular jobs, which creates what Michaela describes as a “family experience, learning to work together.”

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them to fill the backpacks, and Johanna imagines the children who receive the backpacks as she works on them.

That focus on others is what both Jocelyn and Gwen hope their children will bring home from their volunteering.

“We are Christians, and we want to follow Christ’s example of taking care of the needs of others and showing our love and our compassion that way,” Jocelyn says. “So I want to instill that in my children when they’re young so that as they’re older, they’re also helping those in the community.”

Gwen also aims to ensure her children spend a portion of their lives giving to others. There’s a temptation to be self-focused and extremely judgmental toward others, she says, that serving as a resource to others helps mitigate. Volunteering allows the family “to see that there’s so much more going on in peoples’ lives than what we see in that little window of their lives,” she adds.

F o r all t h e valu e fam i ly volunteering provides, Kendra’s first bit of advice for other families considering working together as volunteers is to not be overwhelmed. “Just fit it into your schedule; it doesn’t need to be something that takes over everything,” she says.

Gwen offers suggestions based on experience for launching a family volunteering effort. Parents should start by making the commitment to sacrifice the time volunteering requires, she says, and then establish it as part of what their families do — not negotiable or optional. Approach the volunteer time with the right attitude, and children will follow suit, she adds.

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➺ Boone County Council on Aging AdoptA-Yard Program: Help seniors with yard work, from mowing lawns to shoveling snow, either seasonally or for the year.

Helping hands for one-time projects also are welcome. Contact Jessica Macy at 573-443-1111 for more information. ➺ Boone County Council on Aging Friendly Visiting Program: Provide companionship and support to seniors who are living alone in their own homes. Schedules and commitment are open ended, though the council suggests volunteering an hour a week. Contact Jessica Macy at 573-4431111 for more information. ➺ Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center: Help with barn chores, or for children 12 years and older, work with horses in twohour weekly shifts at the Cedar Creek riding center, 4895 E. Highway 163. Call 573875-8556 or visit cedarcreek.missouri.org/ home/volunteers for more information. ➺ The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri “Kids Helping Kids” Day: The Food Bank sponsors a handful of “Kids Helping Kids” volunteer days each year geared toward youngsters between 4 and 10 years old. The next “Kids Helping Kids” Day, in which families will repackage cereal or snack products for the Food Bank’s Buddy Pack program, is Saturday, Dec. 7. Contact Melanie Lake at 573-4741020 or melaniel@sharefoodbringhope. org to sign up for one of the three two-hour shifts available that day. ➺ Second Chance: Play with and care for dogs or cats on the weekend at the group’s adoption center, 24687 Highway 179. Come when you’re able between noon and 5 p.m. Saturdays or between 1 and 5 p.m. on Sundays, or e-mail columbiasecondchance@hotmail.com to make an appointment. Check the group’s website at columbia2ndchance.org for more information. ➺ Voluntary Action Center: Families can volunteer in two-hour shifts to help collect and distribute Christmas gifts for lowincome Boone County families on Dec. 9, 10 or 12, as well as on Dec. 16, 17 or 19.

Contact Leslie Pitchford at 573-874-2273 to get involved.

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1 2 day s o f p i nt e r e s t

Delve into these 12 ideas to inspire you this winter. From DIYs to delicious dishes, decorating tips and tricks to slim down, the CH staff dug through the depths of Pinterest and recreated some of our favorites here.

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>>>>>>>>>> Organization

Vase, $24.99, Hobby Lobby; holiday cards, $14.99, Hallmark; gift tags, $5.99, Hallmark; rustic sticks, $7.99 per bunch, Hobby Lobby; ribbon prices vary, Hobby Lobby; twine ribbon, $3.99, Hobby Lobby.

Kristin Branscom, Art Director With a vase and twigs, use this as a centerpiece for a fun and creative way to display all your holiday cards.

Photo by Whitney Buckner

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DIY >>>>>>>>>

Amy Parris, Yardhouse Fabric Made from less than $5 worth of tulle and wool felt, it’s constructed with hot glue to make it doable for all crafters.

Photo by Amy Parris

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>>>>>>>>>> Food

Ingredient prices vary; gray/red striped napkin, $17, Tallulah’s.

Sarah Redohl, Managing Editor Lemons are at their best in the winter!

Take advantage of the winter-friendly fruit with this Meyer lemon focaccia.

Photo by Whitney Buckner

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Hair >>>>>>>>>

Blowout and style, $28-45, Pela Cura; makeup, $40-55, Pela Cura.

Pela Cura, CH Style Team Blowout and style, $28 to $45. This hairstyle is popular this holiday season because it looks polished and dramatic.

Photo by Angelique Hunter

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>>>>>>>>>> parties

Craft supply prices vary, Hobby Lobby; black candlestick, $18, Tallulah’s; silver candlestick, $25, Tallulah’s; garland, $2.99, Tallulah’s.

Kristi McCann, Digital Assets Manager I chose the cranberry ball DIY project because it was simple and affordable yet really eye catching.

Photo by Whitney Buckner

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fashion >>>>>>>>>

Coat, $275, Macy’s; turtleneck, $49.50, Macy’s; handbag, $398, Dillard’s; sunglasses, $99, Dillard’s; watch, $250, Dillard’s; jeans, $120, Dillard’s; boots, $149.99, Dillard’s.

Mitchell Drinkard, Fashion Editor Invest in a piece that will add a pop of color. Look no further than this bright orange coat to spice things up.

Photo by Whitney Buckner

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>>>>>>>>>> photography

Angelique Hunter, Photographer We ran out of light to go to the park, so we had the session at the house, and they turned out great.

Photo by Angelique Hunter

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kids >>>>>>>>>

Craft supply prices vary, Hobby Lobby; orange plaid napkin, $17, Tallulah’s; garland, $2.99, Tallulah’s.

Jill Orr, Contributing Writer Cute homemade mason jars turned into waterless snow globes like the ones that Anthropology sells for about $30.

Photo by Whitney Buckner

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>>>>>>>>>> exercise

Angie Huhman, Publisher Kettlebell squats are a great lowerbody workout that can be done at the gym or at home.

Photo by Angelique Hunter

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home trends >>>>>>>>>

Sherry Hockman, Interior Design Editor Go bold at home with a peacock color palette. The green and blue hues bring a little bit of the outdoors inside.

Photo by Angelique Hunter

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>>>>>>>>>> gifts

Create this look for under $20.

Gillian Tracey, Graphic Designer I chose chalkboard-inspired giftwrapping because I’m a big fan of anything handmade.

Photo by Whitney Buckner

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tech >>>>>>>>>

Photo by Whitney Buckner

Simple Tranzit, $89.99, Sound Performance; two-way remote start with keyless entry, $229, Sound Performance; ReadyCar satellite radio, $99.99, Sound Performance; OlloClip photo lens for iPhone, $69.99, Best Buy; Square credit card reader, $9.99, Best Buy; Google Chromecast, $35, Best Buy; FitBit wireless activity/sleep tracker, $99.99, Best Buy.

Erica Pefferman, Director of Sales As an insanely busy working mom, I need things that help my life be more efficient without losing the comforts that I like.

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top town of the

Whether it’s a holiday party or a formal gala, winter is full of glitz and glam. But completely bedazzled is a bit overdone, so fashion editor Mitchell Drinkard shows how to play dress-up with leather, leopard and pops of bright colors. These sassy selections were handpicked from Dillard’s and Girl Boutique. Coupled with curls, up-dos and seductive smoky eyes courtesy of Pela Cura, our winter fashion finds are sure to draw all eyes to you.

Model Michelle Linder Photos by Angelique Hunter

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Calvin Klein Animal-Print Sheath Dress, Dillard’s, $118. Fur Coat, Velvet, Girl Boutique, $258.

Jessica Simpson Platform Pump, Dillard’s, $69.99.

Natasha Sybil Collar Necklace, Dillard’s, $78.

Clutch, Izzy & Ali, Girl Boutique, $78.

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Chelsea Violet Sequined Lace Dress, Dillard’s, $128.

Guess Military TieWaist Trench Coat, Dillard’s $169.

Anna & Ava Dottie Stretch Bracelet, Dillard’s, $20.

Gianni Bini Cadee Clutch, Dillard’s, $49.

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Looking for a way to feel sexy and sizzle despite the cooler temperatures? This holiday season, make your wardrobe sparkle with a dress that brings out your vivacious personality for elegant parties and cold winter nights. If you’re searching for a look that will wow everyone at your company Christmas party, or you want that special someone to notice you on New Year’s Eve, these holiday looks are my picks to suit you and your occasion to perfection. — Mitchell Drinkard

Calvin Klein OneShoulder Metallic Lace Dress, Dillard’s, $188.

My Flat In London Fur Clutch, Girl Boutique, $80. Dillard’s Boxed Collection Silvertone Textured Bangle Bracelet Set, Dillard’s, $25.

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Black Studded Dress, Velvet, Girl Boutique, $246. Leather Jacket, LA Made, Girl Boutique, $346. Fur Handbag, Velvet, Girl Boutique, $132. Antonio Melani Candace Studded Pumps, Dillard’s $58.80. Anna & Ava Dottie Bib Necklace, Dillard’s, $35.

Natasha Chandelier Earrings, Dillard’s, $24.

Michael Kors Bracelet, Dillard’s, $165.

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Antonio Melani Joan Dress, Dillard’s, $159.

Anna & Ava Dottie Drop Earrings, Dillard’s, $15.

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Makeup

Makeup Tip

Hair Tip

For an evening out, stay with a more neutral smoky eye makeup, and glam up the lips with a pop of bright, rich color.

Let the curls cool for a few minutes before separating them with your fingers. This helps to ensure that your curls will set and last longer.

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engagements ★ announcements

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Love Stories “He does sweet things all the time, even after all the years we have been together.” – Sara Joellenbeck

Otto & Benne

Adrienne Benne and Doug Otto Both Doug Otto and Adrienne Benne attended Helias High School in Jefferson City, but they were only friends at the time. Otto, a baseball player, moved away to Kansas and Virginia to play college ball.

Their first official date was a Randy Hauser concert at The Blue Note after they had reconnected through a mutual friend. That magical night was the perfect day to replicate for a proposal.

One evening, Otto urged Benne to come with him to The Blue Note to see if there were any fun upcoming concerts. Due to the brisk, cold temperatures, Benne insisted on staying in their truck. After a few minutes, Otto came back and pretended he had left his wallet at home.

After some major convincing on Otto’s part, Benne reluctantly got out of the car. She noticed he wasn’t following her, and when she turned around, Otto was down on one knee. The shock of the moment made her completely speechless, but she eagerly agreed through tears as witnesses clapped in celebration.

The couple will wed this June at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

jorgenson & Rafferty

joellenbeck & Tomaszewski

Nicole Rafferty and Derek Jorgenson Nicole Rafferty and Derek Jorgenson’s lifelong commitment to each other started out as puppy love — literally. Rafferty, a student at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was enjoying a girls’ weekend in St. Louis. A quick jaunt around the block with her puppy turned into more than just an evening stroll.

On her way back, Rafferty bumped into Jorgenson outside the hotel. After a few minutes of chatting, the two decided to meet up later with friends at a rooftop bar. Two weeks later, they went on their first official date.

Although the couple has been long distance throughout their entire courtship, Jorgenson always finds ways to make Rafferty feel special from afar.

One day, after venting to her beau about her tough day, Rafferty received a picture text of flowers at her front door. “My initial reaction was that he was so sweet for sending flowers,” she says. “But then my brain kicked in, and I realized he was at my house.”

They will finally put an end to the distance next November when they are married at the Hilton in Ballpark Village, where they originally met.

Sara Joellenbeck and Wayne Tomaszewski To Wayne Tomaszewski, Sara Joellenbeck was the girl next door. The two were neighbors while growing up, but he and his family moved away when he was in junior high. As fate would have it, Joellenbeck and Tomaszewski crossed paths years later, and they have been together ever since.

Over the seven years that the couple has been reconnected, Tomaszewski continues to surprise Joellenbeck with sweet gestures to show his caring personality. “I honestly cannot pick just one sweet thing he has done for me,” Joellenbeck says. “He does sweet things all the time.”

Together, they enjoy adventurous outdoor activities, but they also value down time. A simple night at home curled up on the couch will do just fine for them. “We get along so well, and we are always joking around with each other,” Joellenbeck says.

To seal the deal, Tomaszewski wooed Joellenbeck during a romantic dinner at The Melting Pot and proposed to her at the end of the meal. The couple is set to wed on Oct. 12, 2014, at The Hidden Lake Winery in Aviston, Ill.

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Mix & Mingle Join us on Friday, December 6th from 5:00 - 8:30 for: •

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Studio Home and P.S. Gallery will donate a portion of the proceeds to The Giving Tree, which provides gifts for children in foster care.

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By Abby Kass Photo s by Lindsey Pantaleo Photography

When Karis Crosby decided to attend Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark., she never imagined she would meet her now husband at the airport. Crosby recognized Brandon Briscoe after a new student retreat before school started, and she introduced herself.

Once school started, Crosby and Briscoe realized they had two classes together. It was a schoolgirl crush, as Crosby would find reasons to linger by the door after class to talk to Briscoe. After attending a boring school dance together, Crosby and Briscoe went to a lake with some friends. “On a whim we decided to jump in our formal clothes and dance to Taylor Swift in the lake,” Crosby says. “This was the moment that I really started liking Brandon.”

It was this fun, sincere and kind nature that brought the couple together. Briscoe and Crosby dated through college. This past January, they took a family trip to Disney World to run a half marathon. During the fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, Briscoe proposed.

“It was a numb, I-can’t-believe-this-is-happening feeling,” Crosby says.

It was a family affair, too, as Briscoe’s family appeared after hiding all day. “It was perfect, the music, the fireworks, the proposal, everything,” Crosby says.

Only a few short months later, on Sept. 2, 2013, Crosby and Briscoe were married. After a short and sweet wedding at The Crossing church, the reception was held at the Co-

lumbia Country Club. Crosby wore a dress from Victoria’s Bridal, with hair by Genesis Salon. “I wanted people to be happier when they left than they were when they came,” she says. “We wanted people to enjoy themselves.”

The Briscoes wanted to enjoy everything as well and be thankful for their family and friends. “For the first time and the only time in our life, everybody we loved was in the same place,” the new Mrs. Briscoe says. “We had to remember that going in so we didn’t waste that time.”

And they did not waste any time. The reception was held under a tent with twinkle lights and light colors. It was not focused on the couple but more the atmosphere. Instead of the traditional setup with tables, Crosby wanted it to be free moving so everyone could interact and talk to one another. There were places to dance and other places where people could sit and talk quietly with a friend. “[The wedding] was just genuinely, completely and wonderfully happy,” Crosby says.

The wedding was not the peak of the relationship, according to Crosby. Since that day, Crosby and Briscoe’s connection has grown even stronger. The couple works well because they are really good friends, Crosby says, and they enjoy being around each other and have the same sense of humor.

“We laugh a lot,” she adds. “He makes me laugh. Even the mundane stuff is more fun because you are doing it with someone you really like.” columbiahomemagazine.com | 81

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What things have surprised you most about being a mother? How quickly they grow and change. When Gabriel met his younger brother, Michael, we were shocked at how big Gabriel looked, especially the size of his head!

What things do you love most about being a mother? I love to see them smile and the looks in their eyes. I can’t wait to receive hugs from the smallest because the ones from his brother are so amazing.

What did you not expect to happen? To fall in love so quickly and wholly.

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What did you not expect to happen: I didn’t expect that I would want to be a stay-athome mom. I wish I could’ve stayed home with my first, and again I wish it with Matthew.

What is the funniest thing that’s happened to you since becoming a mother?

While changing her diaper, she decided she wasn’t done using the bathroom. Needless to say, she pushed, and it all landed on my lap.

What things do you love most about being a mother?

The smiles I get, especially after having a bad day. The smiles melt my heart.

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What did you not expect to happen? I didn’t know she could have so many dirty diapers in one day.

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What is the funniest thing that’s happened to you since becoming a mother?

The chaos involved in changing a little boy’s diaper. Oh my goodness, how different it is from when I changed my daughter’s diapers. Every time we do a diaper change, we have to prepare for the unexpected sprinkling.

What things do you love most about being a mother? I love seeing my children smile and watching their eyes light up.

Whether it’s pure excitement during playtime or just a simple grin from across the room, there’s no other feeling quite like it.

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As a local business, we are grateful to have many loyal customers. We are proud of the services we provide and are happy to help those in need. We are committed to providing the gift of a clean home to women undergoing treatment for cancer through the Cleaning For A Reason Foundation.

Our staff would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

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Keep date night local with mid-Missouri hotspots that are sure to please.

In the August/September issue, Columbia Home featured seven of the city’s most eligible bachelorettes, who were then taken on dates around Columbia by some lucky, local, eligible bachelors.

These date locales — some wildly popular, some lesser known — are not only perfect for a night out with that special someone, but they’re also great places to visit if you’re in need of staycation.

Get your creative juices flowing with an evening at Paint the Town, where you can work on your painting skills while listening to music and enjoying some “liquid inspiration.” The downtown business offers a full bar with beer, wine, mixed drinks and other specials. Make it a date night by getting dinner before at Addison’s or Sophia’s.

Also located in downtown, Ragtag Cinema is the place to see the next up-and-coming movie. Ragtag is a nonprofit theater that focuses on enriching the community through independent films, shorts and documentaries. Check out the calendar at ragtagcinema.org/calendar for titles and show times. Grab dinner before at Room 38, where small and shared plates and signature cocktails offer an upscale dining experience of modern global cuisine.

By Abby Kass If you’re not up for the commotion of downtown, get away from everything on a full-service, guided tour of the Missouri River with Drew’s Guide Service. Choose from a fishing, bird-watching and site-seeing, sunrise or sunset cruise. Visit missouriboatworks.com or contact Drew Lemberger at drew@missouriboatworks.com to make a reservation. During your trip, stop at Les Bourgeois Vineyards along the Missouri River in Rocheport, and enjoy wine and dinner at the Blufftop Bistro.

Switch up your dinner out by taking a ride on the Columbia Star Dinner Train. Board a train, and enjoy a four-course meal while watching the Missouri landscape pass you by. Throughout the year, the Dinner Train hosts holiday parties, live entertainment and even murder mysteries. Visit the website at dinnertrain.com to see the schedule, menu and events calendar.

If you’re not up for traveling by train, why not try a horse? B&K Equine offers private and small group horseback-riding lessons. Choose from horse orientation, riding basics or intermediate and advanced riding. You can also take a trail ride around the area. Call 262-501-6145 for more in-

formation. After you’re done, check out The Grand Café, located in Jefferson City. The restaurant features small plates of contemporary American cuisine with French influence.

Enjoy a day on the green at The Club at Old Hawthorne. Located east of downtown Columbia, Old Hawthorne accommodates many different lifestyles and features an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, fitness center and clubhouse with dining. Visit the website at oldhawthorne.com to schedule a tour and see membership options.

If you’re looking for a little more adventure, visit Eco Zipline Tours, which offers an exciting experience on the longest, fastest and highest zip line in mid-Missouri. Located five miles off U.S. Interstate 70 near Hermann, the course is more than a mile long and takes you on a canopy tour of the treetops at more than 40 miles per hour. Reservations are required; call 314-456-1444 or visit ecoziplinetours.com.

Then check out Black Walnut Bistro in Hermann, a new American restaurant that offers American, Italian and French dining.

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2014 Central Missouri Humane Society Calendar

Columbia Home has been hard at work with Central Missouri Humane Society to bring you a new calendar for 2014! Interested in buying one? They’re being sold for $20, and all the proceeds go directly to CMHS. Great gift idea? We certainly think so.

Here’s where you can buy a calendar: • • • • • •

Calendar sneak peak! Check out our Facebook and Instagram for more behind the scenes pictures from our calendar photo shoots!

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Columbia Home’s website (www.columbiahl.com) CMHS Agave All Dogs N Cats Dave Griggs Flooring America Hulett Heating and Air Conditioning Mid-America Harley Millers Imaging Room 38 Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital University Subaru

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• CMHS works with a network of nearly 500 rescues across the United States to place their animals. In 2012 alone, the shelter sent out 797 cats and dogs to rescue organizations as far away as New York and Arizona.

• CMHS is celebrating 70 years of putting pets with people. The shelter was founded in 1943 as the Columbia Humane Society and later changed its name to the Central Missouri Humane Society in 1968.

• CMHS spays and neuters more animals than any other entity in mid-Missouri. In 2012, the vet programs at CMHS spayed and neutered more than 3,400 cats, dogs and small animals.

INCREASE THE FOSTER ROSTER! Nema Velia and Baxter Photo by Casey Buckman

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After losing a dog, Nema Velia, a color coordinator at Miller’s Professional Imaging, never thought she would get another. A year and a half later, a friend convinced her to get one for Christmas, so they took a trip to the Humane Society.

The first time Velia saw her dog, Baxter, he was lying in the cage with his face to the wall.

When she walked by, she swears he turned around to see her. “I took one look at his eyes, and I fell in love,” she says.

The next day, when Velia came back to pick up the Australian Shepard mix, Baxter jumped up on the window to see her. “It was like he knew we were taking him home that day,” Velia says.

Baxter has come alive since Velia adopted him. The shy, timid dog now has a lot more en-

ergy and excitement. “He thrives on praise,” Velia says. Velia and Baxter spend a lot of time together and walk more than three miles a day.

“Adopted dogs are so appreciative,” Velia says.

“They thank you with their eyes.”

Baxter also loves any attention he can get.

He loves to be petted and be anywhere Velia is.

“As long as he’s around me and my daughter, he’s the happiest dog in the world,” she says. ➺ Velia says Baxter did not know what toys were at first, but now his favorite toy is a little stuffed giraffe. “The first time I gave it to him, he carried it around every place he went.”

If you aren’t ready for the permanence of adoption, fostering is a great way to get some furry interaction and save lives at the same time. CMHS is always looking to increase its foster roster.

The shelter provides everything you need to temporarily house its animals, including leashes, kennels, food, toys and litter. When you foster an animal, you not only save that pet’s life, but you also save the life of the animals that are going to take its place at the shelter. Interested in fostering?

Call the foster coordinator at 573-443-7387, ext. 205.

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Meet the teaM: Steve Povinelli As President of Habitat for Humanity Steve tries to make sure anyone who wants to work hard for a house gets the opportunity. As a Realtor on the Denise Payne Real Estate Team Steve does the hard work on your behalf. If you have any questions about expenses on repairs or cosmetic upgrades Steve will know off the top of his head. He has a knack for knowing a lot about construction and the real deal on what it will take if you want to install upgrades. One of the many positives that Steve brings to the team is that he knows what people need at their home and will make phone calls when Habitat receives a donation that fits their needs. Steve does stay in touch after the closing.

Call Steve today to bring his knowledge and helpfulness to your real estate transaction.

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Women at Work Columbia Home hosted a luncheon Oct. 3 at Columbia Country Club to honor its six Women at Work.

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Diamond Night Diamond Night was held Nov. 7 and included a live auction, cocktails, dinner and dancing.

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Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival

The festival celebrated its seventh year with a location change to Stephens Lake Park from Sept. 20 to 22.

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Tigers on the Prowl The painted tigers from Tigers on the Prowl finally found homes after being auctioned off at The Crossing Oct. 13.

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The 2013 Go Red for Women Luncheon The luncheon was held at the Reynolds Alumni Center Sept. 19 to raise money to promote heart health.

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13th Annual Fund the Drive for Nurses Golf Tournament The MU Sinclair School of Nursing raised $23,000 for student scholarships Sept. 30 at Columbia Country Club.

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Kristie Wolfe ★ strong woman

Kristie Wolfe Occupation: Presidentprincipal at Fr. Tolton Catholic High School Years lived in Columbia: Three Original hometown: Pittsburgh

Community involvement: My only free time is typically after 9 p.m., so I’m not involved in too much right now.

Professionally, I’m a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Personally, I’m a member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish, and I’m a team mom for whichever of my kids’ sports is in season. Right now, that’s Upward Soccer.

Family: I have six kids! One is in grad school in Washington, D.C. His twin brother is in the Navy and learning to fly jets. The next is a freshman at the University of Missouri. Of the three still at home, one is a freshman in my high school, and two are still in grade school at Our Lady of Lourdes.

What I do for fun: On a daily basis, I have about 10 minutes for fun before I fall asleep, so I play Words with Friends. For real fun and restoration of my soul, I travel.

It helps me keep perspective on how big the world is and how small my problems are.

My go-to cocktail

Most people don’t know that I: Am a passionate football fanatic. (Go, Steelers!)

Being a football fan, overall, is very cathartic for me. All the frustrations I build up all week get worked out on the weekends when I’m watching football, in person or on TV; it doesn't matter.

On a typical weekday night, I am: Driving all over town. I can put 100 miles on my minivan and not actually get anywhere. I just chauffeur my kids to and fro: soccer, choir, gymnastics, baseball, cheer.

In a single word, I am: Determined.

The three questions I hate getting: How do you do it all?

Where do you find the time?

Those alone drive me crazy. I have the same 24 hours in my day that everyone else has. We all do what we can.

The businessperson I admire and why: Walt Disney because he started with nothing. Then he drew a simple mouse, and the rest is history. I am inspired by this notion of creating something where before there was nothing.

To this day, the Disney management model is about having very high standards and still having fun. I love all of that.

My guilty pleasure

Animal I would be

Photo by Anthony Jinson

A Age: 43

A favorite recent project: Opening a new Catholic high school They’re making a movie about my life. The film’s biggest climactic moment would be: I think I need to get to the end to look back and know where the climatic moment was. I do think that the segment where the Wolfe gang headed west was an adventurous turning point.

What’s the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to ME? I’d need pages.

If I were a crayon in a box of Crayolas, I would be: Red: useful in any sort of picture, mixes well with other colors but never disappears. It stands strong on its own, too.

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The song that absolutely must be included on the soundtrack to my life: “Restless” by Audrey Assad.

The lyrics are from the writings of St. Augustine. We are restless until we rest in Him who created us. I think my own restlessness comes from my desire always to seek Him and to fulfill the potential He created in me. I’m still a work in progress, seeking His will.

My all-time biggest regret: No regrets. “Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don’t be afraid.” (Frederick Buechner) Relationship status: Divorced Why? Love stories just don’t always have happy endings.

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