COMO Living Magazine - April/May 2017

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LE T TER from THE PU B LISHER

HAIR, THERE AND ANYWHERE Hopefully you’ll agree that you’ve seen some interesting and attractive homes in COMO Living in the past. We’ve certainly enjoyed sharing them with you, as well as meeting with their gracious owners.

For our Home Design and Décor Issue, however, we’ve gone in a slightly different direction — here you’ll see homes that have undergone varying degrees of remodeling and you’ll read their rehab stories. But of course, the iconic home décor beauty shot still had to appear somewhere! So thanks to Anne Tuckley Home, who made this gorgeous cover possible. We loved the casual yet elegant feel and the sense of calm this Frenchcountry look provides.

Thinking about home interiors leads me to share a little of the personal stuff. Over the years, I’ve lived in modest homes and nice but not extravagant homes, as well as one 6,300-square-foot beauty with all the trimmings one expects of such an abode.

Truth be told, I’m happier now in my humble little 1960s brick ranch than probably seems logical — Helen Rowland to some. I’ve found that a beautiful home is only beautiful thanks to the health of the hearts beating within its walls. And while my home has its share of cat and dog hair (along with a wide variety of books and toys belonging to my granddaughter, Scarlett), it feels pretty beautiful to me. And that’s because my heart, thankfully, is very healthy now.

I hope your home provides you with a sense of beauty as well. Even if you also have tumbleweeds of pet hair wafting down your hallways on occasion.

“Home is any four walls that enclose the right person.”

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LE T TE R from TH E E D I T O R

FRESHEN UP YOUR WORLD I was in the fifth grade when my teacher noticed I had a gift for writing and encouraged me to seek out opportunities to develop it. That advice led me to write and edit for my high school newspaper and eventually move to Columbia for journalism school at MU. I aspired to become a news anchor, magazine editor, or travel writer. Instead, I was offered a job at a growing nonprofit and spent the next 25 years in organizational leadership and corporate communications. And I wouldn’t trade those years for anything.

Yet something was missing. I yearned to tell stories.

I got connected to freelancing for the Columbia Business Times and COMO Living, and my desire to write was rekindled. I enjoyed meeting new people, sharing new experiences, and using words to bring those places and characters to life for others.

So it was an easy and exciting transition to move into the role of editor for COMO Living in January. I look forward to telling the stories of our vibrant community and diverse culture each issue.

For our Home Design and Décor edition, I’d like to introduce you to Tony and Leslie Rigdon, a young couple who is transforming their 500-square-foot home by themselves, with cash (page 64).

I hope their DIY efforts, the passion of our local craftsmen, and the tips for uncluttering your home will inspire you to freshen up your own space, and life, this spring.

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CON TE N TS FEATURES / DEPARTMENTS

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Letter from the Publisher Letter from the Editor COMO Living Advisory Board Shelf Life: The Journey to Unclutter My Life Day in the Life: Aaron Dolan

28 Libations:

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A Twist on Old Standards Gourmet: Sunday Brunch

Home Tour: Kitchens in Bloom

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Fashion: Light Layers

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Columbia’s Fixer Uppers

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DIY & Debt Free Getting Back to Simple Health: Life After Birth

Life Coaching: Believe in Your Future Unleashed: Doggie Destruction

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Beneath the Surface

103 Artist Spotlight:

Mom in the Middle: Shop Talk

Wedding Confidential: The Ps & Qs of Your ‘I Do’s

98 April/May Datebook 100 For What It’s Worth:

Move of the Month: The Push-up Complex

Midwest Wedding Crashers: The Wedding of the Year

Jordan Heckemeyer

104 Strong Woman: Connie Leipard 106 Couple You Should Know:

Tim and Nikki Kuchta

ABOUT THE BOARD

FAVORITE SPACES

What makes a house a home?

We agree with Dorothy: There’s no place like home. This issue, COMO Living Advisory Board members reveal their favorite places at home and what makes them special.

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ANN MERRIFIELD

CAROLYN PARIS

JILL ORR

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I live in my 60-year-old childhood home. Making it mine on a small budget was challenging, but folks know that finding a bargain gets me excited!

I find joy and solace in my living room. Since I wasn’t under pressure to redecorate, I casually went to estate sales, garage sales, and Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, gathering “finds” along the way. My first purchase was a large painting found at a garage sale for $10.00. It became the color palette for my home. The process took six months, and each piece has a story.

My favorite spot is the corner of my living room that has my piano and my favorite chair. My chair is where I sit and read, journal, cuddle with my daughter (yes, at 17, she’ll still sit on my lap), and watch Grey’s Anatomy.

I’ve played the piano since I was in fifth grade. The one in this picture was given to me by my grandmother, and although I don’t play as often or as well as I used to, I still get many hours of enjoyment!

My home is called Camp Carolyn. I love to entertain, but I don’t always love to cook.

So, a few years ago I started a new tradition. It’s called “Carry Out, Carry In, and Carry On at Camp Carolyn.” My guests are invited to bring something from their favorite restaurant, carry it in, and enjoy the evening in my dining room.

What could be better? The food is divine—there is a great selection of hors d’oeuvres, entrées, desserts, and wine. It’s always exciting to see what’s for dinner!

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My favorite place in my home is my bed. Or maybe it’s the couch. Or maybe it’s the overstuffed upholstered leopard print chair in the sunroom. Or maybe I’m just tired while I’m writing this.

I tend to like the spaces where I can curl up with a good book, my doggies, or my honey. However, let us not underestimate how much I like my kitchen — maybe my favorite place in my house is my refrigerator? Or maybe it’s the pantry. Or maybe it’s time for a snack. . .

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I feel most comfortable in the kitchen. I love to cook and entertain, and it’s the spot that naturally draws people. We’ve lived in our house for 10 years, and I longed for an open floor plan where I could see the living room from the kitchen.

So, in December 2015, we removed the wall separating the two rooms and realized it needed additional support.

After looking at photos for inspiration, I added a half wall with a look through. That led us to build a cozy eat-in breakfast nook with a built-in bench.

Since then, we have had Sunday brunch, complete with jazz music and mimosas, every single week. It has become a family tradition, and I love sitting next to my husband and across from my three daughters and enjoying the amazing view of the woods behind our home.

My favorite room in our house is the kitchen. I'm not much of a cook, but I love how the kitchen is the place where everyone gathers.

This is true of our house now.

We remodeled our kitchen last year, and I love the finished product. My husband and I designed it, and my dad helped us with the layout and backbreaking labor! I love the fact that we did a lot of the work ourselves, which fostered problem-solving skills and teamwork. Now, the kitchen brings the family together for holiday meals, baking, and lots of memories!

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SHELF LIFE

THE JOURNEY TO UNCLUTTER MY LIFE

A Paris-inspired transformation.

by B E T H B R A M S T E D T

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t was the fall of 2014 and I found myself amidst a season of transition.

My normally stable life was shifting beneath my feet. I had turned 45, sent my youngest son off to college, and was wrestling with unwanted changes in my role at work. I felt sad and uncertain, and the emotions took me by surprise.

I found solace in resources on understanding grief, but I was still restless and wanting to make a positive change in my life — a change that I could control.

Roaming around Country Club Plaza in Kansas City one sunny weekend, I slipped into a bookstore and stumbled upon “Paris Letters” by Janice MacLeod.

The watercolor illustrations on the cover transported me back to 2008, when I spent a week exploring the hidden treasures of that storied city. The bridge over the Seine River reminded me of a river cruise taken with friends; the Eiffel Tower flooded my memory with visions of the streets and cafés that surround the historic landmark, places where I sampled flavorful macarons and savored Nutella crepes for the first time.

The subtitle lured me in also: “One woman’s journey from the fast lane to a slow stroll in Paris.” I was hooked. Little did I know that the next 258 pages would lift my spirits and afford me the inspiration I needed to change my world.

Although it’s written more like a novel, “Paris Letters” is part memoir and part visual journal. Exhausted and on the verge of burnout, Janice shares her personal story of finding love and freedom in a pen, her paintbrush, and Paris.

Yet to get there she must cut back, save or make $100 a day, and buy herself that freedom. Her process includes reducing

everything she owns in her Los Angeles apartment to one simple suitcase. Her first step begins with cleaning out her underwear drawer (literally and metaphorically).

“PARIS, IT SEEMS, WAS THE BEGINNING OF LETTING GO OF WHO I WAS AND GRABBING HOLD OF WHO I WAS TO BECOME,” JANICE WRITES. As her closets become sparse and her choices freeing, her inner attitude changes as well. Her job becomes less significant and less annoying. She becomes more intentional about what she wants and where she’s headed.

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After reading, I decided to challenge myself as well. Closet by closet, drawer by drawer, slow and steady, I began to clean out my junk. Like Janice, I became an unclutterer — someone who decides to get rid of the distractions that get in the way of a remarkable life.

“Paris, it seems, was the beginning of letting go of who I was and grabbing hold of who I was to become,” Janice writes.

Two years later, writing this column from my desk as the new editor of COMO Living, I guess you could say that my process has reflected hers: finding freedom in Paris and a pen.

Janice’s next book, “A Paris Year: My Day to Day Adventures in the Most Romantic City in the World,” comes out in June.

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D AY I N T H E L I F E

CREATING A SENSE OF PLACE A day in the life of Aaron Dolan.

by B E T H B R A M S T E D T | ph o to s by K I M WA D E

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hen designer Aaron Dolan heads to work, he could be ordering a sofa, designing a mobile pet spa, outfitting an MU tailgate party bus, or conducting a sorority house redesign from scratch.

“I like the adrenaline rush of it all,” Aaron says. “It’s high-energy and exciting.

Always changing.”

It didn’t take Aaron long to realize that his original plan to spend his career in hospitality and event planning was not

going to work. His relentless energy, packaged with his intense desire to create, was clearly not conducive to working a desk job. “When I had to be at work at 8:00 a.m. and sit all day,” he shares, “I just couldn’t do it.”

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From left: Megan Girard, Sarah Frost, Aaron Dolan, Jon Trigg, Chris Gilland, Jamie Mattingly, and Tim Lehmann

That experience led Aaron to refocus his studies on architecture and interior design and eventually open his own design firm with partner Jon Trigg in 2008. As co-owner of Studio Home, Aaron acts as the advisor, creative agent, and organizer for his customers.

“DESIGNING IS CREATIVE YET VERY ORGANIZED AND DETAILED,” AARON SAYS. “IT’S FUN, BUT WE HAVE A LOT OF RESPONSIBILITY ON OUR SHOULDERS.” “Jon and I promised ourselves that we would always be client-centric,” Aaron says.

“Our projects need to reflect our customers; they can’t ever be formulaic.”

Aaron admits that the process can be very personal. He strives to create a space that’s beautiful and cohesive, where the client feels at home. “We want to provide our customers with a sense of place,” he says.

And while the process involves many pleasurable creative tasks, like choosing colors,

furniture, and fabric, Aaron must also deal with practical matters. How many drawers would the client prefer? Do they want the dishwasher to the left or right of the sink? What about the garbage disposal? His team specifies every finish on a project, down to the type of epoxy used.

“Designing is creative yet very organized and detailed,” Aaron says. “It’s fun, but we have a lot of responsibility on our shoulders.”

You can feel the weight of that responsibility simply by glancing at the full-length whiteboard that consumes an entire wall of the studio’s work area. The wall organizer, in addition to a bulletin board full of weekly tasks and project punch lists, keeps the staff focused on their priorities.

Aaron is incredibly proud of his talented team. “We have a smart, dedicated staff,” he says. “They are approachable and down to earth. Everyone has something they’re good at and we work to accentuate those strengths.”

While each day is a juggle, Aaron strives to give every client his undivided attention. The satisfaction comes when the team gets a room detailed out and they can see a job come to fruition. Aaron says, “That follow-up call, the one the next day when the client tells you they love it — that’s the driver behind what we do.”

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A T Y P I C A L DAY 8:00 a.m.: Aaron starts his morning at the gym

to clear his mind and focus on what he needs to get done that day.

9:00 a.m.: Team meeting. Aaron assembles his staff to discuss the day ahead and clarify their focus.

10:00 a.m.: With 25 projects underway at any given time, there are clients to assist, questions to answer, and phone calls and emails to return.

12:00 p.m.: Interview with a new client. Aaron listens intently so he can visualize the concept and understand the needs of his customer.

2:00 p.m.: Install. The team’s work comes together as they put the finishing touches on a room or project. Installation may involve positioning a rug, placing a couch, hanging lighting, meeting the drapery vendor, or fluffing pillows.

4:00 p.m.: A sectional has been delayed and shades were delivered in the wrong fabric.

Aaron spends the end of his day identifying problems and determining who is accountable for fixing them.

6:30 p.m.: Family time. Aaron can be found at home, helping his daughter with her homework.

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A TWIST ON OLD STANDARDS Tips for creating the daiquiri and old-fashioned at home.

by A N D R E W R U T H | ph o to s by K E I T H B O R G M E Y E R

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y name is Andrew Ruth, bar manager at Barred Owl Butcher & Table. We’re a butcher shop, restaurant, and cocktail bar inspired by Missouri’s beautiful and bountiful ingredients.

Our whole-animal philosophy and fromscratch approach permeates our food and cocktail menu, culminating in the most

delicious food and libations I’ve ever tasted.

Cocktails are my passion, not just my job, and our comprehensive bar is the pinnacle of my career as a professional bartender. I hope to teach you a little bit about cocktail making and show that creating your own drinks can be both simple and highly rewarding.

TOOLS YOU'LL NEED • Jigger — We use OXO and Viski Japanese-style.

• 16-ounce mixing glass — One half of the classic Boston shaker.

• 28-ounce mixing tin — The other half of the Boston shaker.

• Bar spoon — I prefer a 12-inch Hiware.

• Peeler and channel knife — A must for peels and twists.

• Paring knife — Keep it sharp!

• Hawthorne strainer and julep strainer — You can also use the julep strainer as a scoop for olives, cherries, or crushed ice.

• Handheld citrus press.

• Ice molds — large spheres and cubes make your home bar legendary.

SHAKING AND STIRRING The rule of thumb is to shake when using fruit juice, dairy, or eggs (like in daiquiris, pisco sours, chocolate martinis, etc.) and to stir when making drinks consisting of entirely booze, like martinis and Manhattans.

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L I B AT I O N S is stirred, and they wouldn’t be wrong, but drinking is about what you like. If you like your martini shaken, then shake it like James Bond commands.

To shake: Measure your ingredients into the mixing glass and add ice. Place the mixing tin over the glass and give the bottom of the mixing tin a tap to create a seal, and shake it like you mean it for 15 to 20 seconds. This is the fun part and the perfect opportunity for you to develop your own shake. With the mixing glass pointed at the ceiling, tap the edges of the shaker until it loosens, and then use the Hawthorne strainer to strain the drink from the mixing tin into your desired glass.

Andrew Ruth

To stir: Build your drink the same way and add ice. This time, place your bar spoon down the side of the glass and, with the back of the spoon on the edge, stir for 30 to 40 seconds (dilution takes longer than a shaken drink). I recommend a quick YouTube video to see proper stirring technique. Most pros use a julep strainer to strain out of a mixing glass, but a Hawthorne will work just fine.

FAVORITE RECIPES The best cocktails in the world — oldfashioneds, Manhattans, daiquiris, sidecars, margaritas, negronis, and so many more — typically consist of three ingredients. I want to show you two of my favorites. You’ll see how simply subbing ingredients can make something new and exciting.

Old-Fashioned • 2 ½ ounces bourbon or rye whiskey • ¼ ounce demerara syrup (1:1 turbinado sugar to water) • 2 dashes Angostura bitters Stir ingredients with ice for about 10 seconds and strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel for bourbon and a lemon peel for rye. Peel over the glass to express the zest or run the outside of the peel around the edge of the glass.

An old-fashioned is one of my favorite

drinks, but it’s often overcomplicated. The classic recipe is simply spirit, sugar, and bitters.

Try this drink with Mezcal, agave nectar, and mole bitters, or just play around and try an old-fashioned ratio with any spirit, sweetener, and bitter until you find your favorite.

or spiced rums can make this drink unique, complex, and delicious.

This daiquiri recipe falls in the “sour” cocktail family, and any number of substitutions can make another great drink. Gin instead of rum makes a gimlet.

Daiquiri • 2 ounces rum • 1 ounce fresh lime juice • ¾ ounce simple syrup Build and shake drink for about 30 seconds. Strain into a martini or coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

A well-made daiquiri is nothing short of perfection. I recommend light rum to start, COMO L I V I N G

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Brandy, lemon juice, and Cointreau make a sidecar. Tequila, lime, and Cointreau make a margarita. A personal favorite is bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon. You can try a dash of your favorite bitters to add complexity, or add club soda in a larger glass for a refreshing sling. My point here is that this singular ratio can change your cocktail — experiment!

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Brunch IT’S A S U N D AY

K I N D O F D AY

Three local restaurants show off their classic breakfast dishes. ph otos by K E I T H B O R G M E Y E R

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GOURMET

Glenn’s CafÊ

CHEF KIEL HERMAN Belgian Waffle

Belgian waffle served with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, butter, and maple syrup (previous page).

Southern Eggs Benedict Biscuit base topped with smoked pulled pork, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce.

New Orleans French Toast Cranberry walnut pain perdu with maple bacon syrup. Served with bacon or sausage.

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GOURMET

Broadway Brewery

CHEF ERIC SEIDLER Corned Beef Hash

A traditional corned beef hash with potatoes, peppers, and onions, all served atop a bed of creamed greens and topped with a local farm-fresh duck egg.

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GOURMET

Room 38

CHEF JEREMY BOWLES

Fat Elvis Waffle Belgian waffle topped with chocolate, peanut butter, and banana.

Served with bacon maple syrup.

F’in Burrito Flour tortilla stuffed with eggs, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes, pico de gallo, and cheddar. Garnished with chipotle hollandaise.

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BY ANNE TUCKLEY Find more at: AnneTuckleyhome.com

When you look around your house, what are the tangible things that are meaningful to you? In other words, if you could only keep three things that you own, what would those items be?

Chances are the sectional sofa, flat screen TV, and coffee table didn’t make your list.

The items in our house that are valuable to us tend to be the ones that are emotionally valuable. It is the family pictures, wedding albums, and antiques that help to turn a house into a home. When it comes to design, the homes that feel the most inviting are the homes that beautifully merge old and new.

I talk frequently about the stale result of purchasing all of your belongings from one place. The same is true of having a home with all of your belongings from the same era. The monotony quickly becomes visually chaotic.

Think about it...when everything has the same look and feel, where does your focus go?

Interior designers understand the need for this balance. They understand how and where to draw the viewer’s attention by emphasizing the differences. A designer can take a vintage, ornate vase and place it on a minimalist modern table to bring out the best features of both pieces.

As a woman, it is standard knowledge to never accent your lips, cheeks, and eyes all at once. Why should the rules be any different for your home?

INSPIRATIONAL TIPS: 1. Fill a crystal decanter with mouthwash to add a touch of glamour to your bathroom.

2. Update an old piece of family furniture with a fresh coat of paint.

3. Proudly display your antiques! The classic mid-century modern pieces are coming back again.

4. Add elegance to a modern powder room with a classic chandelier.

5. Turn your classic watch collection into a work of art by utilizing a black shadow box.

6. Convert a mid-century modern dresser into a media cabinet.

7. Add a worn look by incorporating slightly rusted pieces into your shelving display.

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Her specialties are interior design and home staging, with a focus on unique perception. Anne graduated with a BFA in fine art with a concentration in design and illustration. She has extensive experience in designing new construction as well as remodeling and conceptualizing out-of-the-box ideas. She ensures cutting edge design and superb customer service.

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SPRING PLANTING – OH, THE CHOICES!

BY JAKE FRINK Find more at rostlandscaping.com

There’s nothing more exciting in the nursery business than to see all the fresh, new plants coming through the doors in early spring.

Everyday something new is arriving or coming into bloom. With every new arrival, it is hard to resist not adding all these flowering plants into our landscape plans….but be careful. It’s easy to look at someone’s house and tell if it was landscaped in the spring or in the fall. If planted in spring, it’s full of dogwoods, redbuds, forsythia, quince and a host of spring blooming perennials. If in the fall, it is all fall color: maples, burning bush, aronia, etc. and a lot of evergreens. The goal is preferably to have interest in every season. While it’s hard to pass up a crabapple in bloom, keep in mind that spring doesn’t last forever. The majority of all the plants we sell in a year are sold in April and May. We try to show customers the our huge assortment of trees and shrubs that may not be in their full glory in the spring. Usually that’s a hard sale. So, while I encourage everyone to plant and enjoy all the spring plants, remember to look for the gems that will show themselves much later in the year.

With this advice in mind, here are a few spring flowering plants that are top on our list, including new varieties and some old stand bys that aren’t used often enough.

WITCH HAZELS: Spring always starts with witch hazels. The big problem for us with these is that they bloom in February and are past bloom by the time customers start getting in the planting mood. There is the fragrant native vernal witch hazel and a host of great cultivars, bred for their heavy flowering attributes. There several bright yellows and golds, as well as oranges and reds.

When you start shopping, you’ll see them maybe with a few flowers left, but don’t overlook them.

QUINCE: Although several old fashion varieties still exist, they can be large and unruly after they bloom. However, the new “Storm” series, packs a lot of punch. These bloom heavy and extremely bright in orange, red or pink. The orange is unbelievable. The real plus is they bloom throughout the summer and have a

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CRABAPPLES: A dirty word to some, due to old disease ridden varieties and those messy apples. Hold on, take a second look. There are lots of new disease resistant and dwarf varieties and they are now grown on sucker-free root stock. All are either fruitless or have fruit that hangs on the tree and doesn’t make a mess. There really is not another spring tree that blooms as heavy and as beautiful as crabapples. Check out Firebird, Guinevere, Royal Rain Drops, Sugar Tyme, and Adirondack to name a few – outstanding!

As you hit the garden centers and start the spring landscapes, it’s ok to get spring fever, but let your eye roam past the blooms and look at the huge variety that’s out there. Remember there are other seasons to enjoy your landscaping!

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Jake considers himself to be a very lucky husband as well as a lucky dad of three great kids.

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KITCHENS THAT BLOOM: 4 SPRING KITCHEN TRENDS

BY CALE KLIETHERMES

Spring has sprung! It’s the time to enjoy the fresh air, longer days and warmer weather.

While it might be tempting to spend all your time outside this spring, don’t neglect the inside! Now is the time to make those changes in your home that you’ve been putting off during the cold winter months. Is your kitchen in need of a little facelift? We’ve got the hottest spring trends to give your kitchen a fresh look.

Bright backsplashes are the perfect way to brighten up a modern, neutral kitchen. If lacquer cabinets aren’t your thing, a glossy backsplash paired matte finish cabinets can make an eye-catching contrast.

Sinks have recently been trending away from basic white or stainless steel. Eye-catching, colorful apron-front sinks are a great way to add a small amount of pigment to your space or serve as a focal point by using the same hue as a backplash.

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For cabinets, we’re loving the high-gloss, lacquered look. Inspired by the popular Scandinavian design (think IKEA), adding a high-gloss shine to your kitchen cabinets and island gives a modern, clean feel to your space.

Modern kitchen cabinets also offer many innovative features, such as builtin organization and quiet-close options.

Incorporating carefully chosen storage cabinets can dramatically improve your kitchen’s functionality, such as tall pantry cabinets with roll-out trays, pot and pan storage drawers, pullout spice cabinets, and more!

According to the kitchen industry’s leading manufacturers, white cabinets continue to be most popular, but gray shades are coming in a close second. Paired with richly stained wood and hot colors like reds and yellows, a gray hue can add a much-welcomed contrast to your space.

2. FRESH & FUN HUES

Pantone’s Color of the Year this year is “Greenery,” a refreshing and revitalizing shade of green that is symbolic of new beginnings.

The zesty yellow-green shade evokes “the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew.” The color is reminiscent of the great outdoors and flourishing foliage.

Being “nature’s neutral,” Greenery is a versatile shade that can be paired with an array of color combinations, such as navy, blush or taupe.

Faucets without the fuss are all the buzz this year. Touch faucets have sensors located along the spout and handle, and can be activated with a quick tap of the finger, forearm, or hand. They can also operate in manual modes, but they’re perfect for when your hands are messy or full.

Voice activated lighting systems are also on the rise and can be linked to simple spoken commands. Modern systems have dimmer settings and convenient power-saving features that detect sounds and switch off the lights when no one is in the room. What’s more?

Some people are even taking functionality to the next level by strategically installing sensors.

These features can save time or help you when

you’re occupied, such as motion sensors that activate specific appliances when you access certain parts of your kitchen.

4. BOLD COUNTERTOPS

Looking for nearly indestructible kitchen counters that offer artisan-crafted customization?

Concrete, the humble material behind many foundations, continues to rise above the countertop competition. Better yet, there are options beyond the original aesthetic that include changing the shape, color and coating to transform the concrete to match virtually any style. The best part? Maintenance is easy! A mild soap and a cloth are all that is needed for cleanup.

Looking for something a little more timeless? Quartz is taking over the countertop game once again, rising over granite in popularity. According to Consumer Reports, quartz is the toughest countertop material, resisting burns, scratches, and chips. Resin is mixed with crushed quartz stone to produce countertops from solid colors to granite look-alikes—but it doesn’t have to be sealed!

Loving these spring trends? If you’re interested in giving your kitchen a fresh look this year, call Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling at 573-446-2222.

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Cale Kliethermes has learned the construction business from the ground up, working with his father to uphold the 40-year legacy that is Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling. Having been immersed in the industry since his teenage years, Cale possesses decades’ worth of expert knowledge and experience regarding new construction and remodels. Cale studied business administration and finance at Regis University, in Denver, Colorado, and earned his CGR (Certified Graduate Remodeler) designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). He also served in Iraq with the U.S. Marine Corps, where he built secure housing and observation posts. Cale specializes in leading homeowners through the creative process of designing their ideal home, and he is skilled in determining unique solutions that result in life-changing differences.

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Kitchens in Bloom

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This year’s 14th annual Kitchens in Bloom is brought to you by COMO Living and Kerry Bramon Remodeling and Design. All proceeds from this self-guided tour, which takes place from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday May 7, will go to Services for Independent Living, a nonprofit center that fosters an independent lifestyle for disabled individuals. This year’s featured kitchens are innovative, stylish, and inspiring to those interested in pursuing their own remodeling ventures.

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Keith and Jane Boles After living in their home on Cedar Lake for nearly 13 years, local real estate agents Keith and Jane Boles saw their dream kitchen come to life with the help of Angela Holloway, design aficionado at Kerry Bramon Remodeling and Design.

Throughout her career, Jane has seen a multitude of kitchens, and she’s quickly able to distinguish the latest trends from passing fads, which helped immensely when choosing the direction for her own kitchen redesign.

The couple went with white cabinets that feature a dark trim around the edges, adding a pop of color.

Jane says that light cabinetry is “retro” and “timeless” and predicts the style will soon surpass the dark wood cabinets that are popular in newer kitchens.

Resting under the soft-close drawers and fullextension slides is a high-grade vinyl that prevents damage to hardwood surfaces. The kitchen’s backsplash is a compilation of subway tile complemented by overhead LED lighting that lines the bottom of the cabinetry.

Jane and Keith chose a mounted microwave to clear counter space and moved the dishwasher in order to position the sink directly under the giant windows that cover most of the back wall.

Although the couple is undeniably pleased with the final product, Jane says she still has ideas that Keith doesn’t know about. “All these years and I still can’t read her mind,” he says.

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Functional and Sustainable A LEED Model Home Jeremy Spillman, of Spillman Contracting, worked with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, an environmentally friendly building certification program, to create an inspiring and efficient kitchen for Spillman’s model home on Bates Creek Drive.

“Every house is a balancing act between quality and cost,” says Spillman. With a multitude of ideas swirling through his mind when a project is first introduced, Spillman likes to reference sites such as houzz.com to brainstorm more concrete ideas of what he plans to accomplish.

“I understand the nuts and bolts, but my greatest asset is having the vision down to the finest detail — that makes each of my homes feel one-of-a-kind,” he says.

Beyond the eye-catching quartz countertop, designed to mimic the look of marble, and the unique steel barstools with solid wood tops, the home impresses in a less visual way: it was constructed using volatile organic compounds. VOCs, as they’re known, implement higher indoor air quality standards and are more energy efficient than standard building products. Spillman’s VOC system brings in filtered air from the outside to keep fresh air in the home, simulating a “breathing” effect.

With this innovative new system in place, the home is 50 percent more energy efficient than an average home — and healthier for the immune systems of its residents.

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Eclectic Meets Industrial Chic Luke and Barbara Buffaloe Barbara Buffaloe, the sustainability manager for the City of Columbia, and her husband, Luke, wanted to incorporate aspects of sustainable living into the remodel of their kitchen. Scott Powell, with Alpine Builders, constructed a kitchen with an innovative feel by mixing eclectic and industrial-modern styles.

Alpine Builders works alongside project managers to create customized building experiences. The Buffaloes both majored in architectural programs in college, which equipped them with foundational knowledge pertaining to design and allowed them to be well-versed in the ins and outs of architectural construction.

“We liked Alpine’s dedication to green building and their portfolio of projects,” Barbara says. “Scott was very responsive to our inquiries and no question was too small or too crazy. He let me be creative and I appreciate that.”

Unlike most remodels, the Buffaloes’ kitchen kept its already efficient and durable appliances. However, any materials that weren’t included in the final project were donated to the Habit for Humanity ReStore.

The kitchen remodel took approximately six weeks to complete and features unconventional yet alluring components, such as a floor made entirely of cork, beautiful white cabinets against gray wood paneling, energy efficient LED bulbs set to dimmer switches, and an overhead rack that holds an assortment of pots and pans. With distinguishing organizational features like mason jars, reclaimed barn-wood shelving, and dark leather seating for the white quartz countertop island, this unique kitchen exudes the industrial-chic essence that the Buffaloes and Powell set out to create.

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Comfort and Accessibility Joe and Margy Mangini After binge-watching HGTV and visiting local home décor stores, recent retirees Joe and Margy Mangini knew exactly how they wanted their future kitchen to look and feel long before the 10-week project began.

With neutral grays and eggshell white flowing seamlessly throughout their home on Longview Drive, the couple knew they wanted to keep the soothing ambience in the kitchen. With the help of Kliethermes Homes and Remodeling and interior designer Karen Wolfe, the Mangini’s dream kitchen quickly became a reality.

Comfort and accessibility were the main goals of the remodel. By removing two walls, the kitchen was immediately more open and allowed room for entertaining guests. Appliances that were once difficult for Margy to reach, such as the microwave, were lowered and recessed to allow easy access.

Ample storage space was also a must-have in the final remodel, which is why the couple chose to include things like a diagonally organized utensil drawer, pullout spice rack, and a row of cabinets in place of the seating space that formerly surrounded the 8 ½-foot quartz island.

The couple chose a GE Café series stove that featured a gas cooktop with a convection oven resting below it. With a modern overhead venting system that sucks in unwanted cooking odors and releases them directly outside, this upgrade improved on the Manginis’ previous, less effective microwave venting system that ran through a charcoal filter.

As a self-proclaimed visual thinker, Joe Mangini had a distinct plan to accomplish their vision. Margy admits that letting her husband choose and coordinate most of the project’s design forced her to “take a leap of faith” and trust his intuition. Margy’s favorite part of the final product is the tiled backsplash. Joe loves it all.

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very woman understands that disorders of our intimate parts, the vagina, bladder, and rectum, can be embarrassing and hard to talk about. Perhaps not so obvious is the common factor of pelvic floor dysfunction as the root cause. The pelvic floor is comprised of muscles that support and control function of the vagina, bladder, and rectum. Symptoms as diverse as urinary or fecal incontinence, urinary urgency or frequency, bladder pain, genital or anal pain, sexual pain, chronic pelvic pain, bowel or bladder emptying problems can all be manifestations of pelvic floor dysfunction – the hidden disorder behind these distressing symptoms.

Wellness Center in 2007, she has provided specialized healthcare services for women, including menopausal hormone health care. Seeing a growing need in her patients for pelvic health healing, she has developed a Pelvic Health Program, providing non-invasive treatment of conditions related to pelvic floor dysfunction.

Dr. Grant explains, “As a physician interested in helping women with these problems, I have found that the first step is to be open – ask them if they have symptoms, like sexual pain or bladder leaking. Otherwise, I’ll never be able to help, because patients are far too embarrassed to bring it up.

We have been able to provide healing for so many women, who are thrilled to have their normal lives back. We want to get the word out – there is hope, and there is help for these troubling conditions related to pelvic floor dysfunction.”

SUFFERING IN SILENCE Understandably, people can find these issues difficult to discuss. They can feel ashamed, so they often suffer in silence. A woman can become a prisoner to her pelvic floor dysfunctions, scheduling her entire life around bathroom access, and limitations on exercise and/or sexual activity.

These lifestyle adjustments can lead to social isolation and hopelessness.

LEARN MORE To discover more about pelvic floor dysfunction evaluation and treatment, visit womenswellnessnow.com.

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HOPE AND HEALING The ideal treatment approach involves a comprehensive plan that focuses on rehabilitation of the pelvic floor itself, rather than medicating the entire body with pills, or performing surgery on the individual pelvic organs involved.

Dr. Laura Grant has encountered countless women with these problems throughout her 22-year career as an OB/ GYN physician in Columbia. Since opening Women’s

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Styles for Columbia’s ever-changing weather

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by Girl Boutique Owned by Kelley Berghager, Girl Boutique, on Forum Boulevard, is a hotspot for local fashion and offers a variety of sizes to fit a wide range of body types. They’ve offered classic boho styles since opening in 2005, as well as jewelry that appeals to the budget-conscious and the occasional high spender.

This outfit features a lace embroidered poncho paired with distressed Joe’s Jeans. It’s accented with a small patterned clutch, a turquoise decorative necklace, and a coordinating handmade tooled leather bracelet by Gemini Mermaid.

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URBAN COOL from Muse Clothing Muse Clothing, located on Ninth Street and owned

by Nikki Davis, opened four years ago but has already made a name for itself among college students and young adults. The items in the store are 60 percent locally made, and the selection features a large collection of vintage clothing.

Muse’s outfit here features a polyester blend cream duster by Mustard Seed and a light and comfortable cami that can also be worn as a slip dress.

The necklace is handmade by Rebel + Ruse jewelry designer Camille Moore.

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by My Sister’s Circus 2017 marks their 40th anniversary, and My Sister’s Circus continues to be a hotspot among locals for high-end contemporary looks. Located on East Broadway, the store is owned and operated by the mother– daughter team of Celeste and Stella Hardknock.

This look offers a touch of western flair with a neutral fringe cardigan by Cartise that hangs over a soft undersweater by Nic + Joe. The outfit is paired with chunky turquoise necklaces by Two’s Company and light denim jeans by Cartise, with gold gems for an extra embellishment.

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Sarah Frost Studio Home Interiors What is your area of expertise?

Interior Design, which includes space planning, color consulting, and furnishing selections.

What prompted your interest in this profession?

I am passionate about design. I’ve been going to construction sites since I was three, and it’s one of my favorite parts of the design process. Seeing the deconstructed version of a vision that’s in the process of being put together is one of the greatest things to witness.

What do your clients like about your firm?

We work as a team here to deliver the best service. Everyone has a post, and we man them to create a seamless design process for the client.

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

Warm, present, driven

Tim Lehmann Studio Home Interiors

To what do you attribute your success?

What is your area of expertise?

Who had a substantial influence on you & why?

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

I’m personally driven and strive to make our clients happy by developing a good line of communication and a positive relationship.

This is how we make their house a home.

I would say there is not one person who influenced me. It is a combination of walking my own path and having guidance through peers, mentors, and family.

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Consider hiring an interior designer on your next project. We assist in creating a plan and ease the decision-making process. The end result can be incredible.

One of my best skills is being able to set up a space - whether it’s furniture, art, accessories, or all three. I can lay out exactly where everything belongs to create a cohesive, beautiful, and comfortable space.

Passionate, creative, detail orientated.

To what do you attribute your success?

The number one aspect is my ability to do a multitude of design skills. I frame, install, and design, as well as manage and arrange our showroom. Studio Home is customer oriented and clients appreciate that we are there from start to finish. We help with any project to make their vision a reality.

What prompted your interest in this profession?

Every time I’ve gone into a new space, the wheels start turning.

What I would do to make it better? It was a natural progression to make this my career path.

What changes have you witnessed over the past few years that affect your industry?

Online sales have had a major impact on our industry and we are continually adapting to be a competitive force in the market.

What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned in this industry?

That you have to be flexible and willing to adapt to finish any project.

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Keith and Ursula James Beautyrest Sleep Gallery What is your area of expertise?

At Beautyrest Sleep Gallery, we know mattresses. It’s all we do. We want our customers to sleep better and feel better throughout their day.

How long have you been with this company?

Our family has been running the business for 25 years. Most likely, folks that have not been to our mattress store have a neighbor that is sleeping on one of our mattresses.

To what do you attribute your success?

The experience our customers feel in our stores is one of no-pressure prices that are fair and always lower than the big chain stores across town, and we make it an easy process from start to finish. This is what has made us so successful over all these years.

What do your clients like most about your firm / you?

We are locally owned, and our customers’ hard-earned money stays in the local economy when they purchase their mattresses through us.

Who had a substantial influence on you & why?

Keith grew up in Columbia and worked with his father in the business during his high school years. He taught him to take care of his customers and get to know the people in the community. Our family now has two stores aside from the Columbia location, and we work hard on becoming the best mattress store in all three markets.

What steps do you take to remain current in your industry?

We carry the top brands, such as Beautyrest, Serta iComfort, and Tempurpedic. We stay current on the latest technology and our sales folks know each mattress to the core. We invite our customers to our location in Columbia and let our good friends Don or Joe assist them in finding their perfect mattress at a price that fits their budget.

What changes have you witnessed in the past few years that affect your role in this industry?

The mattress retail industry has exploded with storefronts in the past 10 to 15 years.

Most of these are large national chains that have high employee turnover and can’t match our incredible customer service.

The large chains seem to only be interested in high profits and seem to be here one year and gone the next.

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Nathan Goen New Beginnings Construction & Remodeling What are your areas of expertise?

Kitchens, bathrooms, and additions.

What prompted your interest in this profession?

My passion for building and turning dreams into reality.

To what do you attribute your success?

Our eye for detail and drive to ensure our clients get exactly what they want.

Who had a substantial influence on you & why?

My dad, who taught me the basics at a young age and let me work with him on projects at home.

What changes have you witnessed that affect your role?

There are some fantastic new products that offer more options and work wonderfully!

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

Dependable, honest, competent.

What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned?

Pay attention to detail and always strive for perfection.

Anything else?

I get a great feeling of satisfaction when I see the results of our hard work, and happy customers enjoying their new space.

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Melanie Dixon Professional Organizer, 2B Organized Mid-Missouri What is your area of expertise?

Residential and commercial organization, move management and downsizing.

What prompted your interest in this profession?

I have always lived an organized lifestyle. I’ve been told that I “run a tight ship,” which obviously was a compliment… right?

The opportunity to open this business happened as my family moved to Columbia, which felt like destiny.

To what do you attribute your success?

I am often in a client’s most personal space and this can be difficult. I make their space more efficient while treating them with respect and without judgement.

What do your clients like most about you?

That I clear the clutter that has weighed them down for too long. To some, this experience is life changing.

Who had a substantial influence on you?

Betsy Miller, the owner/founder of 2B Organized in Springfield, MO, built the business long before HGTV and Pinterest and helped me realize this was my calling.

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

Besides organized? Trustworthy, empathetic and sarcastic.

What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned?

What’s happening in your physical space is generally what’s going on in your mental space.

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Charlette Heyer Owner, Organize That Space What is your area of expertise?

Designing custom closets and storage systems that enhance efficiency and one’s life for the past 20 years.

What prompted your interest in this profession?

I have always loved organizing! When I discovered I could make a living designing, building, and installing custom closets, I knew I had found the perfect profession for me.

To what do you attribute your success?

Thinking outside the box, as well as hard work. A sense of humor also helps!

What do your clients like most about your firm?

We outline the benefits and drawbacks of each option in a straightforward, fun manner. Being friendly and efficient makes the entire process an enjoyable experience.

Denise Payne Denise Payne Real Estate Team What is your area of expertise?

How do you remain current in your industry?

As part of the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals, we stay on top of current trends to provide our clients with the best options.

Residential listings, corporate relocation, buyer’s agent

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

Creative, organized, friendly.

What do your clients like most about you?

What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned?

Ask a lot of questions and then listen.

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To what do you attribute your success?

My go getter attitude has pushed me into a level of success I’ve always dreamed of. And I refuse to give up!

Having a wealth of experience allows me to see every angle a transaction can possibly go, and I ensure we stay ahead of obstacles before they arise.

What changes have you witnessed in the past few years that affect your role in this industry?

Lending is constantly changing, so knowing what programs will work for your listing or your buyer is critical.

How do you remain current in your industry?

I stay on top of the most current and innovative marketing trends. By attending sponsored seminars and lunch and learns I keep connected to the local market, giving my clients the most up to date information.

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

Driven, forward thinking, intelligent.

Anything else?

It’s never boring in the world of real estate!

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JOE GREAVES Joe Greaves’ passion for redeveloping distressed properties in Columbia started as a side project for a young father with a fulltime job.

After Joe made his first redevelopment deal, in 1995, he had to do another, and then another after that. Eventually, the meticulous and hard-driving entrepreneur decided to leave the commercial construction business, his world for

more than 35 years, to focus solely on redevelopment. “I really enjoy building this business, and I started it one house at a time,” he says.

But don’t expect Joe, the owner and managing member of Central Development Group, to get too nostalgic about the late nights spent painting living room walls or replacing old hardwood floors. His role is much more expansive today. Central Development Group has become a one-stop shop — Joe buys, redevelops, sells, manages, and lends,

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among other things. And yet, at the heart of it all, the focus is the same: He wants to breathe new life into residential, multifamily, and commercial properties across Columbia and beyond.

One of the 10 properties Central Development Group completed in 2016 is located at 501 W. Covered Bridge Rd. The rehab of this 3600-square-foot home took 10 weeks. Joe knew almost immediately after first walking through the property that it was a project he wanted to tackle. He made an offer the same day.

The 57-year-old has grown his business by being selective. He looks for the right deal, and that kind of property is hard to find. Last year, Joe looked at 55 residential properties. He only purchased four. If he sounds too particular, it’s because there are no guarantees.

“There has to be enough money in the spread to cover the ‘Oh, cruds,’” Joe says.

“Every project is different. Every deal has a life of its own. There are always ‘Oh, cruds.’”

Generally, it takes eight to 12 weeks to gut and rebuild a house. Joe leans on his teams for just about every aspect of the renovation, including demolition, flooring, carpentry, roofing, drywall, windows, doors, finishing, texturing, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.

“What sets central development group apart is that we’re consistent,” Joe says. “We consistently put out stellar projects. And we do not mess around. We get in and get out.”

When Joe looks at the before and after pictures of the home on Covered Bridge Road, his pride is evident. He sees professionalism and craftsmanship in every feature. He is as motivated as ever to continue down the path of redeveloping neighborhoods.

“We are not only improving the property’s value, but the neighborhood value at the same time,” Joe says. “We’re just going to keep doing what we’re doing. We deliver solutions to problem properties. That’s what we do and what we do well. I look forward to finding more diamonds in the rough.”

The final result only affirmed his excitement.

They blew out walls and reconfigured the master bathroom on the main floor to create a double vanity, full ceramic shower, and more space; other main floor highlights included overhauling the kitchen, modernizing the stairwell, adding hardwood floors, replacing the carpet, and creating a mud and laundry room with garage access. Downstairs, they converted 500 square feet of an unfinished section into a media room with a wet bar.

“I really enjoy building this business, and I started it one house at a time.”

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a broken toilet caused extensive water damage to the basement. It seemed like the perfect time to redo that space, adding a family room, bedroom, and bathroom.

“Debby gives the extra effort to make it top-notch,” says Jim, the vice president of software services at Veterans United Home Loans. “I love the overall visual design and comfort. It makes it easy to entertain.”

The family room is the signature piece. It’s an inviting space with contemporary style.

Gone are the navy-blue walls and Berber carpet, replaced with a warm gray paint and heated tile floors made to look like real wood.

Old recliners were upgraded to brown leather side chairs (with brushed aluminum backs) and a gray sectional. On one side of the room, a 72-inch television is mounted above a shallow electric fireplace, and on the other, a bar area features a dartboard surrounded by a black chalk painted wall.

“We already planned on being here a long time, but now that we renovated it, they’re going to have to carry us out,” Jim says.

One of Debby’s favorite moments is when a client like Jim feels like their vision has become her vision. “When I know what they want, I get enthusiastic, and that helps them because I get it,” Debby says.

By pairing this commitment to relationships with more than 30 years of experience, the 63-year-old can manage a wide variety of budgets, project sizes, and style preferences. Earlier this year, she was recognized by Houzz, a home renovation and

DEBBY COOK Debby Cook has always been drawn to the special power of a face-to-face conversation.

Much of her inspiration as an interior designer comes from personal meetings with her clients.

She can hear the brimming enthusiasm a homeowner has for a makeover. She can see the space and make observations about their style preferences. She can ask questions and help them gain clarity on the details of a project. For Debby, interior design is about more than paint swatches, contemporary light fixtures, or new furniture. She believes communication is just as essential as creativity in breathing new life into a single room or an entire home.

“My focus is taking care of people and making them feel comfortable,” Debby says.

“I try very hard to remind myself and them that they live there and I don’t.”

Debby, who moved to Columbia in 1980 after graduating from Missouri State University, likes how her long-standing presence in the community means she gets to put her transformative skills into action for her friends.

Jim Noel grew up with Debby in Camdenton. For several years, Noel and his wife kept a list on the refrigerator with their requirements for a dream kitchen. They asked Debby to make it happen.

But the remodeling requests for their home of more than 20 years didn’t stop there. Not long after the kitchen remodel was complete,

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“I really enjoy getting to know people,” she says. “Remodeling is a pretty personal thing, and you really need to understand them.”

Don’t expect Debby to let up anytime soon. As scary as it felt to start her own business in 2004, she’s glad she did. She can’t imagine life without the imaginative outlet and the bonds she has formed. “It was a big step, and I was really nervous about it,” Debby says. “But it turned out well. I would never go back.”

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CRUZ CHAVEZ At age 22, Cruz Chavez walked away from medical school at MU and took a framing job he found on Craigslist. He was tired of hearing the laments of people who regretted chasing a nice paycheck instead of pursuing a career they were passionate about.

“That would have been me,” Cruz says. “I would have been the guy who really wished he was doing something else or just dreaming about the weekend. I didn’t want that to be me.”

Cruz looked back on his childhood interest in

tinkering as well as his aptitude for engineering and thought his best opportunity for long-term fulfillment would come from a job where he could work outside with his hands.

A year of framing, followed by a job with a remodeling company and another working for a large-scale builder, told him he was on the right path. In May 2015, he took another step forward and started Cruz Custom Construction, intent on bringing high-quality craftsmanship to residential and commercial properties throughout Columbia.

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three months’ work lined up, we would do it.”

It took a week to secure the necessary projects to make the leap. One of his first projects was an exterior rehab for a home on Paris Road. This property, which was built in 1919, had a lot of charm, but the cedar siding, part of the foundation, and the front porch were deteriorated and in need of a facelift.

Cruz replaced the roof, soffits, gutters, and siding. (He takes particular pride in the cedar shakes that cover the upper half of the home and the colonial-style drip-edge molding.) He also extended the front porch, incorporating a small roof with recessed lighting, brick

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— Cruz Chavez bases, and tapered columns. The concrete steps were refinished and darkened, and he added new aluminum railings.

All these touches ensured the house got a new look while also retaining its character.

“It was 100 years old, but I didn’t think it needed to look like it was 100 years old,” Cruz says. “We got to make it shiny again.”

Not everybody in Columbia wants the cookie cutter project. Cruz, now 27, wants to be one of the go-to sources for homeowners looking for unique remodels, and he has dreams of building custom homes in the area.

“I like custom work because it shows I’m a craftsman,” Cruz says. “I’m not interested in putting in bath fans; I’m interested in ripping out three walls and building you the bathroom of your dreams. I might be more expensive and take longer than another company, but I guarantee the result is going to be something different and great.”

Even with all the grit and determination it has taken to start his business, Cruz doesn’t have any regrets. He has found where he belongs. Every day is a challenge. Every day is different. Every day is an opportunity to use his hands and create something new.

“I love what I’m doing,” Cruz says. “I get to build really cool stuff every day.”

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hen Tony Rigdon first started house hunting in 2008, his realtor showed him several properties, but it was a 1940s fixer-upper that caught his eye. The 540-square-foot home, located at 213 W. Forest Ave., featured one bedroom, a small kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom for a mere $20,000.

“The house was in shambles when I bought it,” Tony says. “I liked that it was set farther off the street and was smaller in size. It also looked good on the outside, which allowed me to focus on working on the inside.”

Initially, the house needed a complete gutting and remodeling, so for three months, Tony went without a fully furnished kitchen or shower. He kept all his belongings in a rented utility trailer. “I slept on an air mattress on the bedroom floor and showered at the gym,” he says, laughing at the memory.

The first round of renovations continued until 2012. Then Tony met his wife, Leslie, and decided to upgrade the space from 540 square feet to 1,400 square feet. After the couple married, in 2013, the additional renovations began.

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Dust, Sweat, and Lots of Nails “What makes this project unique is that we’re encompassing the current structure with the new additions,” says Leslie. “It’s highly efficient, and all the ideas and plans are Tony’s.”

The current renovation includes expanding the living room, adding a porch, creating a second story with a master bedroom and bath, and adding an additional bedroom onto the second floor.

During this process, the property has taken the shape of a warm, welcoming tiny housestyle living space, surrounded by a shell of construction projects.

“A major accomplishment for us has been cash flowing it,” says Leslie. “It’s allowed us to be debt-free.”

All renovations have been DIY except for the concrete slab for the garage. Aside from two occasions when a few friends came over

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Porch Swing – Josie Mickey

Recycled Bottle Art – Nicole Flood

Porch swings are one of my favorite things. My admiration stems from time spent swinging on the porch with my pappy in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, watching the rare car drive by his house.

Since then, swings have been part of my home.

When my dreams for a new house became a reality, I knew my front porch yearned for a swing. The traditional, overpriced swing wasn’t going to work. I wanted something between a traditional swing and the expansive swing bed that has become so popular.

Thanks to my construction-savvy husband, we took an old walnut bed frame ($10.00 at a garage sale) and turned it into a perfect-sized porch swing. Relaxing with my family is now a true joy.

Maybe someday I’ll swing with my grandchildren and continue the tradition I started with my pappy.

I enjoy recycling glassware and turning it into my own DIY project.

After emptying a bottle or container, wash it with soap and warm water, removing the adhesive or labels as you go. Rinse the bottle and set it aside to dry.

Using acrylic paint, decide on a design. Wine bottles are great for sharing your favorite quote or creating holiday décor. (They can also double as flower vase.)

Recycling frappe bottles and glass milk bottles also makes for a great project or gift. You can fill the bottles with candy, paperclips, or even rubber bands.

After painting and letting it dry, be sure to evenly spray the bottle with a clear, sealing spray paint.

This process will protect your design and keep your paint from chipping.

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to help build walls, all the labor has been Tony and Leslie’s.

The couple has no specialized training in construction. Tony credits his knowledge to helping with construction projects while volunteering on mission trips for his church, self-guided home schooling as a high school student, YouTube, and at least 20 books.

“I have done my share of helping,” says Leslie, “taking out and nailing in nails, removing old siding, putting up foam board insulation, carrying bags of concrete, staining, and digging up dirt for the front walk area. But most of all, I enjoy being Tony’s encourager and making meals for him.”

Tony owns most of the tools and equipment, but some items have been purchased, rented, or borrowed from friends. Many of the materials used for the

Hummingbird Feeder – Pat Gerke This hummingbird feeder is an easy DIY that anyone can do with an empty wine bottle. It’s like happy hour for the birds when you hang a few of these in your backyard!

All you need is a 750 milliliter wine bottle, four feet of eight-gauge copper wire, a feeder spout (found on Amazon), and a food recipe.

Using pliers, make a small circular twist at the beginning of the wire. Hold it tight against the wine bottle and begin wrapping the wire around the bottle, leaving about a foot of wire at the top to form the hanger. Twist into a larger circle at the end. The bottle can easily be removed for cleaning and refilling.

Hummingbirds usually start to appear in Missouri this time of year and continue through October. You might want to make several of these, as the little guys will fight over just one!

Coffee Table – Jackie Floyd I wanted a new coffee table but didn’t want to break the bank, so I decided to make my own.

I enlisted the help of my grandpa, who is skilled with woodworking tools. First, I measured the height and length of my couch. I got three four-foot oak boards, and my grandpa used a biscuit joiner to cut the slots and add biscuits between each board to create a level surface. We used wood glue and clamps to glue the entire table top together and left the clamps on for 48 hours. Then we sanded the top and stained the wood, and I added a clear-coat spray paint finish, which was light and left the wood looking natural. Referencing the couch height measurements, I ordered the rebar legs from an online store.

Altogether, the project cost $100, and I love my trendy new coffee table and the memories with my grandpa.

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renovations have been salvaged from the original structure or elsewhere, and others have been purchased, mostly at Menards.

“I’m currently taking apart the roof, and we’ll reuse as much of the wood as we can,” says Tony. “Leslie was just asking me where the two-by-fours in the back of my truck came from. I was driving by Mizzou and saw them in a dumpster, so I grabbed them.”

Building for Community Tony’s occupation — performing energy audits for Chapman Heating and Cooling — has inspired some eco-friendly ideas for the space. The finished home will be well-insulated and feature a wood-burning stove. They eventually plan on installing solar panels and making the house netzero, meaning it makes as much energy as it uses.

The project has come with some challenges, including waking up in the middle of the night with water coming through the ceiling. Since the couple can only work on the home during evenings and weekends, the shorter daylight hours have made it difficult.

“It would have been easier to build something new than it’s been to build around an existing structure,” says Tony. “The way zoning and inspection in the city is set up is conducive to building new structures, but not conducive to adding on to existing structures.

They’re used to working with contractors rather than DIY-ers.”

Overall, the two-story house serves as a conversation topic and centerpiece of sorts amid the street’s row of mostly single-story abodes.

“Part of us wanting to do this project is investing in our neighborhood and inspiring others to care for and improve their properties,” says Leslie. “Having conversations with the neighbors about the project has created relationships we may not have had otherwise.”

The Rigdons anticipate the outside of their home to be completed in the fall of 2017. “My favorite part of the project is not one specific task, but when we’re working together,” Leslie says. “It’s nice to bounce ideas off each other. I think it is healthy for our relationship.”

Upcycled Hutch – Rachel Olson I inherited this hutch top from a friend who didn’t have time to give it the love it needed. It sat for a while as a cat napping spot until I figured out how to upcycle it.

I added a shelf on the bottom, gave it a fresh coat of paint, switched out the knobs on the drawers, and trimmed it out. I went with neutral and added color in the knobs to complement some retro bottles I picked up in college.

The planters are glass bowls I purchased at Goodwill and coated with layers of glitter and Mod Podge.

I filled the bottom with gravel for drainage and planted aloe that I split from my Grandmother’s house.

As a graduate student, I love DIY because it gives me a creative outlet and a chance to work with my hands.

It challenges me to learn skills I’d never pick up otherwise, and I love the sense of accomplishment that comes with finishing a piece.

Media Wall – Marie Newell When building our house, we wanted a knock-out centerpiece for the living room, so we decided to build out a “media wall.”

We started by framing the area against our exterior wall, between our large front windows and running electric. Drywall, tape, and mud, followed by paint, moved it closer to completion.

Next, we picked a unique covering that would both stand out and visually mesh with the style of the rest of the house. We had leftover cedar scraps from other projects and wanted to save money, so we toasted a few boards over a bonfire to get a nice dark char on them and cut each piece as we went. We worked from the top, then trimmed the left and right sides with whole cedar boards and finished the flooring.

The TV, sound bar, and electric fireplace finish out this scrappy knock-out media wall, which is a unique conversation starter for all who come over. We loved it so much we ended up using the same technique on the back of our kitchen cabinets!

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SIMPLE Defeating the excess clutter in our lives

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wonder how much stuff I own. Considering each closet, cabinet, and drawer of my home, is it possible that I own more than 1,000 things? Are these things improving my life or giving me joy?

Probably not. The blouse I bought two years ago (and have never worn) is not contributing to my contentment or quality of life. Nor is the mountain of papers I’ve let grow on my dining room table. So why am I holding onto this clutter, and why are areas of my home still disorganized, despite my best efforts?

With spring cleaning season upon us, I’ve decided to give minimalism a go — to live intentionally by keeping only the things that make my life better or bring me happiness. The simplicity is refreshing. I believe that no matter how much stuff may be littering my life, I can unclutter, organize, and get back to simple. So can you.

UNDERSTANDING WHY WE’RE STUFF JUNKIES In September 2015, Melanie Dixon opened 2B Organized MidMissouri, a franchise of the Springfield-based business, and began uncluttering Columbia homes and offices. After years of digging into the personal world of people’s closets, pantries, and attics, she’s learned a lot about how and why we’ve become so attached to our stuff.

“We are trained to fill our space,” says Melanie. “If we keep adding stuff and don’t subtract, we’ll be buried.”

In addition to run-of-the-mill stuff junkies, Melanie sees clients who have lost family members and feel a duty to hold onto their belongings, or clients who find comfort and stability in their possessions and rationalize their packrat tendencies with “what

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Choosing to unclutter your home doesn’t mean you must add to the landfill. Check out these options for donating, recycling, or otherwise properly disposing of unwanted items.

And be sure to get a tax receipt for your in-kind donations so you can deduct them on your next tax return.

TEXTILES

• Mid-MO Recycling, 6104 Brown Station Rd., 573-474-3997. Most items accepted at no charge, though a fee applies to TVs. • Staples, 115 Conley Rd., 573-441-9900.

Accepts electronic items with a $10 fee. Will pick up larger items for an additional $10 fee.

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SPORTS EQUIPMENT

• Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Blvd., 573-443-7387.

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Organizations that can’t sell raggedy T-shirts, socks, underwear, and linens in their thrift stores instead sell them to textile recycling plants, where they find new life as towels, mattress stuffing, and more.

• Goodwill Retail Store, 1405 Grindstone Pkwy., 573-442-4050.

• The Wardrobe, 715 Park Ave., 573-442-3260.

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• City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, 1701 W. Ash St., 573-874-7312.

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if ” scenarios for needing the items in the future. Others simply procrastinate, never creating working systems for themselves, and use their busy lifestyle as an excuse to let clutter be king.

“Everybody’s busy. Everyone uses that excuse,” says Melanie.

“But being organized is a lifestyle, not a one-time chore.”

Since 2011, WhiteHouseBlackShutters.com blogger Ann Marie Heasley has embarked on a unique uncluttering challenge that continues to grow in popularity. Running each spring, she (along with her thousands of readers) commits to removing one bag of stuff from her home every day for 40 days. The 40 Bags in 40 Days Challenge has nearly 78,000 Facebook followers.

“We need to shift our thinking to quality over quantity. Use what you have. Honor what you have. Our house is a home, not a storage unit.”

“This is a challenge anyone can do, regardless of the size of your home,” says Muriel Browder, daughter of the late Eliot and Muriel Battle. She first committed to the yearly purge in 2015. “I love bargains. I enjoy shopping. I bring a lot of stuff in. But when you bag stuff up and take it out, you find it easier to bring less stuff in.”

— Melanie Dixon Society teaches us that excess is a measure of success: the more stuff we have, the better we’re doing. And we’re constantly bombarded with advertising for “aspirational stuff,” items that promise to make us prettier, healthier, sexier, or more capable to make ourselves, or others, happy. We become addicted to the high associated with accumulating things — not even with the things themselves.

We’re so addicted, in fact, that we keep upgrading our spaces to accommodate our stuff. Although Americans are having fewer children, the average square footage of the American home has more than doubled since 1950, from 1,000 to more than 2,450 square feet, according to the National Association of Home Builders. And one in 10 households use a storage unit to hold their surplus stuff.

Jen Wilson has spent the past few years delving into the topics of simplicity, minimalism, and contentment for herself. “The good life is not hidden in our attic,” she says. “It’s in what we daily

Don’t get caught up in the size of the bag. Whether it’s a sandwich bag or an entire set of old living room furniture, being mindful of your belongings and removing unneeded items daily is key. Commit to filling a bag for 30 minutes a day and you’ll have accomplished 20 hours of uncluttering during the challenge!

Ann Marie’s website for the challenge includes suggestions on possible areas to unclutter, tips for tackling your “e-junk,” like computer files and email, and a free printable plan to organize your 40 days of progress.

BOOKS • Friends of the Daniel Boone Regional Library, 100 W. Broadway, 573-4433161. Will accept books and National Geographic magazines.

CELL PHONES • Check with your carrier. Most cell phone service providers offer cell phone recycling programs.

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FURNITURE

• Habitat for Humanity Restore, 1906 Monroe St., 573-815-9836. Free pick-up of working appliances except dishwashers.

• City of Columbia Solid Waste Division, 573-874-6291. Charge for curbside pick-up of non-refrigerated appliances is $13.56; $21.31 for refrigerated appliances.

Charges are added to your monthly utility bill.

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• The Love Seat, 19 Business Loop 70 E., 573-447-7328. Accepts gently used furniture. Free pick-up of large furniture.

• Salvation Army Thrift Store, 23 E. Walnut St., 573-443-2786. Free pick-up of large furniture.

• City of Columbia Solid Waste Division, 573-874-6291. Call to arrange free curbside pick-up on your regular trash day.

Your journey toward minimalism You’re ready to start tackling your clutter. Congratulations! So where do you start?

START SMALL. Unless you’re resolved to clean out your entire home in a single day, start small. Identify the areas that are driving you crazy and break them down into manageable projects. If it’s your linen closet, for example, do one shelf a day.

“For 30 minutes, turn off your phone and just start,” Melanie Dixon, owner of 2B Organized Mid-Missouri, says. “Set yourself up for success by tackling projects that can be completed in those 30 minutes so you can build momentum to keep going.”

START WITH A BLANK SLATE. When you tackle an area — a cabinet, a drawer, a bookshelf — start by removing all the items in that space and placing them on the floor or a table where you can begin the sorting process. When the time comes to put back only the items you’re keeping, you’ll be starting with a fresh canvas.

choose to prioritize over the clutter of everything the world offers.”

Jen’s solution is to take an honest, inward look at the process of simplifying our lives. “Until we are authentic with our own needs and desires,” she says, “we will continue to move our stuff around in creative and often expensive ways. . . . Simple is the new black. The less you own, the easier it is to keep it organized and clean. If you don’t have a lot of stuff, you aren’t constantly trying to contain it.”

CHOOSING MINDFULNESS So how do we create a simple, minimalistic lifestyle for ourselves?

When Melanie meets a client in their home, she evaluates the space and crafts a game plan. She helps the client set goals and a timeline for completion, and she breaks the project into manageable chunks that can be completed during each session. She is on hand to help unpack, carry, move, sort, dispose, and reorganize until the job is done.

“Take it one step at a time,” advises Melanie. She says the cleaning out process is often emotional and overwhelming for her clients. “Be present with your pain points and get them off your plate, focusing only on what is in front of you before moving onto the next pile.”

One thing Melanie does not do is tell people what to keep and what to get rid of. Some clients feel they need permission to get rid of their late grandmother’s tchotchke or an expensive gadget they’ve never used, so Melanie walks them through the mental

MAKE SORTING EASY. Create piles as you sort your items. Sort into donate, keep, trash, and errand piles. If something lands in the errand pile, try to get it accomplished that day. “Put all items leaving your house in your car,” says Charlette Heyer, owner of Organize That Space. “Then drop-off items immediately.”

LIVE BY “ONE IN, ONE OUT.” After you’ve purged your possessions, avoid allowing the clutter to re-infest your home by setting boundaries for how much stuff you have. If you hoard books for example, allow yourself to fill only a certain number of shelves on a bookcase. If you bring a book home, a book on the shelf must go.

PURGE BEFORE PRODUCT. While customized storage solutions are available, purge your stuff and evaluate your current storage before investing in organizers, containers, or caddies.

Recommended Resources

by J E N W I L S O N

You can easily find quality resources on these topics, including books, blogs, e-courses, and documentaries. Most offer a guide to gradually move through your space to begin the process of uncluttering and organizing, and most are beautifully illustrated and inviting.

Here are a few of my favorites:

process of discovering for themselves what’s important to keep.

“It’s not my place to make decisions on their things,” Melanie says. “It’s my job to ask the hard questions to help them make decisions on their things. I’m a personal trainer for people’s stuff.”

Asking ourselves the tough questions about the habits that keep us disorganized and buried in stuff is the first step to creating a simpler, less-is-more lifestyle. When examining a cluttered area of

LETTING GO OF PERFECTIONISM Charlette Heyer, owner of Organize That Space!, has been servicing the Mid-Missouri area since 1997. She enjoys gathering a client’s wish list, measuring and analyzing their space, and then creating a custom closet or storage design to meet their needs.

“An uncluttered home promotes health and happiness by decreasing stress levels, allowing for a clearer mind, and increasing the time for more meaningful activities and relationships,” Charlette says. “A home reclaimed from too much stuff also increases your square footage, saves you money, and allows you to park in the garage!”

Charlette encourages her clients to let go of perfectionism and simply work toward “making it better.” She suggests identifying an area of storage frustration, visualizing how you want the space to function, then briefly researching container and storage options. Unclutter the space and keep only what fits with the designated purpose and space requirements.

She also recommends being persistent, but patient. “For most people, the accumulation of clutter has crept in over time and is due to big life changes,” says Charlette. “Remember to give yourself grace and encouragement during the process. It is never too late to regain control of your things or your life.”

“Remember to give yourself grace and encouragement during the process. It is never too late to regain control of your things or your life.”

— Charlette Heyer your home, ask yourself how those items came into your home in the first place. Did you buy them or were they gifts? When was the last time you used these items? Are you keeping anything out of a sense of obligation? If they were lost or broken, would you replace them? Do the items give you any happiness or make your life easier?

“We need to shift our thinking to quality over quantity,” says Melanie. “Use what you have. Honor what you have. Our house is a home, not a storage unit.”

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“The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own”

“The Complete Book of Home Organization”

“The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize and Simplify”

“Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-Free Approach to Intentional Living”

“Living the Simple Life: A Guide to Scaling Down and Enjoying More”

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Life After Birth Su ppo r ti n g t h os e w it h pos t part u m depres s ion .

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hen Tim Davis first held his newborn granddaughter, he was entranced. “I don’t ever remember being more present in the moment than right then,” he says. “Massaging her feet, her pushing back against my hands, trying to keep her eyes open in the bright lights of the world. There was nothing else in the world for me in that moment.”

For the first few weeks after Opal’s birth, Tim and his wife gave their son, Nick, and daughter-in-law, Shanna, some space as they settled into life with their new baby in Kansas City. Shanna seemed a little less communicative than usual, but it didn’t seem like anything was wrong. Internally, though, she was suffering.

What is postpartum depression?

The term is often used loosely. “It tends to encompass several different things that could be happening,” says Erica Kroll, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in mothers’ mental health. A more inclusive term, she says, is perinatal mood disorders, which are “any kind of mood disorder that happens during pregnancy or postpartum,” she says. “The ones we typically see are anxiety, depression, and OCD.” Mood disorders overlap, and anxiety and depression frequently occur together, Erica says, which is why postpartum depression has become a catchall phrase.

Depression affects about 13 percent of pregnant women and new mothers, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “It does seem to vary geographically,” explains Dr. Valerie Bader, from MU’s Sinclair School of Nursing. “In some locations, the incidence is as high as a third of all women after having a baby have clinical depression. It’s astronomical.”

“Because the physical symptoms were there,” Erin says, “I didn’t recognize the anxiety and depression. I had never had it before, and I felt so bad physically, it didn’t even occur to me that something else was also going on.”

Physical well-being is closely tied to postpartum depression as well. Erin Brown is mother to 4-year-old Ben and 2-yearold Molly. After Molly’s birth, Erin began suffering from mysterious, debilitating physical symptoms. “I felt like I was dying,” she says. After four days in the hospital, all COMO L I V I N G

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her tests came back clear. Week after week of feeling weak and sick left Erin questioning everything: her ability to care for her kids, her chances of ever feeling better, her sanity.

“Because the physical symptoms were there,” Erin says, “I didn’t recognize the anxiety and depression. I had never had it before, and I felt so bad physically, it didn’t even occur to me that something else was also going on.” She had panic attacks almost every night, and the sleep loss contributed to depressive symptoms during the day. All of it together made her desperate for answers.

Symptoms of depression include feeling sad, hopeless, or overwhelmed; a lack of energy and motivation; sleeping too little or too much; feelings worthlessness or guilt; withdrawing from family and friends; and physical pain. Anxiety can cause panic attacks, sleep loss, irritability, and fearfulness.

One upsetting symptom of postpartum anxiety, says Erica, “is something called ‘scary thoughts’ or intrusive thoughts. That’s probably the thing that scares women the most, because oftentimes they’re related to the health and safety of their baby.” These thoughts can be dark, and many women fear that if they tell someone about these intrusive thoughts, they’ll be labeled unstable or a danger to their child.

With or without intrusive thoughts, it’s important to seek treatment. Erica says: “If you feel completely overwhelmed and not yourself, like something’s off, it’s time to seek professional help. Depression and anxiety can manifest differently for every person and every pregnancy.”

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What it isn’t Part of the stigma surrounding postpartum depression and anxiety is a conflation of those conditions with a rarer, more serious problem: postpartum psychosis. Valerie says, “You certainly have an emergency if you find out that a new mom is hearing voices or seeing things, and you need to take her directly to the emergency room.”

Another issue confused with postpartum depression is feeling let down after giving birth. Shanna, who's a labor and delivery nurse, saw a clear distinction in her own condition. “I went through the baby blues that everybody talks about, and I can definitely tell the difference. Baby blues are, ‘Oh, I’m not pregnant anymore, and this is a big change, things are different.’ That’s typical. I started to notice it was more than the baby blues around three or four weeks.”

While anxiety and depression are a mental phenomenon, they’re absolutely not imaginary. Erin encountered people who, though they meant well, seemed to imply that it was all in her head. “That can be incredibly damaging,” she says.

Finding help Shanna kept her symptoms to herself at first.

Nick was travelling for work and family was far away. She felt isolated and low and started having frequent panic attacks. At her sixweek postnatal appointment, she reached out to her obstetrician, who suggested therapy and medication. Shanna was hesitant about the medication, so she asked for a few days to think about it. That was on a Thursday.

“By Friday I was having nearly constant suicidal thoughts, and by Saturday, I had called my parents and asked them to come from Alabama,” Shanna says. On Sunday, they took her to the emergency room, and she was admitted to the psychiatric unit.

For Shanna, medication and cognitive behavioral therapy with a therapist specializing in perinatal mood disorders helped her climb back out of the darkness.

Relief for Erin came from an unexpected source: her diet. She turned to her neighbor, Lila, for advice. A nurse, Lila recommended

that Erin see the late Dr. William Trumbower, a well-respected OB/GYN at Women’s Health Associates. He tested her nutrient levels and put her on a strict diet, cutting out sugar and grains and adding supplements to treat her deficiencies. Erin saw immediate improvement, and as she adjusted her diet, she made a full recovery.

Depression and anxiety are an intensely isolating experience. Societal expectations of what motherhood should feel like can discourage women from finding help.

Shanna says, “I would look out the window, see our grass was cut, and know that someone cared.”

Valerie points to American society’s emphasis on self-sufficiency as a factor in the stress new mothers experience. Parenthood, she says, should be a community experience: “It’s a group project. When you look at most traditional cultures, hardly any leave the mom responsible for herself for at least six weeks after she has a baby. Her only job is to manage her hygiene and breastfeed her baby. She doesn’t do any of the cleaning and cooking — people do that for her.

Americans have a unique expectation, and it’s not realistic.”

When Erin opened up about her struggles, her tribe came to the rescue.

She recalls, “There were some days were I literally couldn’t get off the couch.” Both grandmothers came to help with Ben and Molly. Erin’s husband took off work at least one day a week to support her, and her friends brought the family meals almost every night. Once she developed a new diet, her husband and kids adopted the diet too.

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through, didn’t think I was crazy, and was supporting me in my search for why it was happening,” Erin says.

Two years later, Lila and Erin have created a food for health support group, and they’ve planned the CoMo Wellness Conference which takes place on May 6, bringing in doctors and other professionals to speak about how lifestyle and diet changes can treat and even cure some chronic diseases.

Love is a verb For Tim, it took time to figure out how to support his son and daughter-in-law.

He describes the progression of emotions surrounding the family’s ordeal: the initial excitement of Opal’s birth; confusion when he couldn’t tell if Shanna was simply recovering or struggling; guilt when the family discovered she’d been suffering alone; helplessness that he couldn’t fix everything.

“And finally,” he says, “the feeling of being able to contribute.”

Every week, Tim drove from Columbia to Kansas City. He mowed the lawn and found other small projects to do around the house. “I’m thinking,” he explains, “if you’re depressed anyway, and the yard is growing up like a forest, that can’t be helpful.” He usually didn’t even go inside. “I was very intentional about not being intrusive. I wanted to give her space.”

Even when they didn’t see each other, his presence was appreciated. Shanna says, “I would look out the window, see our grass was cut, and know that someone cared.”

Suffering from a condition that made her feel desperately alone, Shanna was buoyed by Tim’s thoughtfulness.

Tim’s takeaway from all of this? Love first.

“You can’t fix everything, but you can find your own way to support your loved one,” he says. “Be present without being intrusive.”

On April 25, there will be two free showings of Dark Side of the Full Moon, a documentary about motherhood, sponsored by Lutheran Family and Children’s Services. 1:30 p.m.

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Ra i s i ng an d l owe r i n g you r way to core stabil ity.

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the body all the way to the ground.

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Step 3: Shift forward and back into push-up

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DOC TALK Columbia is fortunate to have access to some of the nation’s best health care professionals and most cutting edge technology. Learn more about some of the area’s top providers in this special section.

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MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF MU HEALTH CARE’S MISSOURI STROKE PROGRAM

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It’s an unfortunate reality, but on average, one American dies from a stroke every four minutes. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or drastically reduced, depriving the brain of essential oxygen and nutrients. The longer a stroke goes untreated, the greater the potential for brain damage and disability.

We’ve likely all heard of the need for a F.A.S.T. response. This stands for face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty and time, as in time to call 9-1-1.

The ability to hear well is something we often take for granted, but is vital for effective communication for many of us. Most of us have experienced at least a mild form of hearing loss, such as after a sudden noise like a firework or a night at a concert. But if you suspect you have prolonged hearing loss, it’s important to visit a qualified hearing professional.

The first step is to undergo a thorough hearing evaluation with a licensed audiologist and a medical exam with a physician specializing in hearing disorders. At the MU ENT, Hearing and Balance Center, we offer comprehensive audiology services for patients ranging from newborns to the young at heart. Our staff of licensed and nationally certified audiologists take a team approach, working with our otolaryngologists and primary care physicians. Whether you or your loved one need cochlear implants, hearing aids or the latest in fully implantable hearing devices, we’re here to help.

At MU Health Care’s Level I comprehensive stroke center, patients receive some of the state’s fastest and most advanced care from highly specialized experts.

Stroke commonly is associated with a family history, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, lack of exercise and being overweight. Take the steps now — both literally and figuratively — to lower your stroke risk. But if the unthinkable does happen, we offer care when you’re most critically ill to the time you leave the walls of our hospital.

For more information on our hearing services, please call (573) 882-7903 or visit www.muhealth.org/MUENT.

For more information on stroke, please visit www.MUHealth.org/stroke.

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MARK WAKEFIELD, M.D. DIRECTOR OF MU HEALTH CARE’S RENAL TRANSPLANT PROGRAM

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If you’re thinking about LASIK surgery, it’s not a decision you want to make lightly. LASIK surgery can restore your vision and free you from the burden of corrective lenses.

In February, our kidney transplant program marked an important milestone: 45 years of providing lifesaving kidney transplants in midMissouri. We performed our first transplant in February 1972, and to date, we’ve performed more than 1,100 transplants. These transplants give patients a new lease on life, and we’re proud to be the only health system in the region to provide these services.

With any surgery, but especially one involving the eyes, precision is key. In most corrective vision surgeries, only 50 microns of tissue — or about the thickness of a human hair — are removed to correct vision impairments. At MU Health Care, we use the latest refractive technology to ensure your vision is corrected without disturbing other structures of the eye. We can help you achieve the freedom and clarity you deserve.

Let me provide a bit of context for how far kidney transplantation has come. In the 1970s, the one-year survival rate for a transplanted kidney was about 50 percent.

Thanks to advances in immunotherapy medications, we’ve seen the success rate nearly double. Now, the average lifespan of a transplanted kidney is about 12 to 15 years. The longest functioning transplant performed at our center is more than 41 years and counting. Those years free from dialysis are invaluable to our transplant recipients.

LASIK surgery can correct refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. If you’ve thought about undergoing LASIK surgery, there are a few factors to consider, such as your age, general health, corrective vision prescription and the health of your eyes.

If you’re considering LASIK surgery, you’re invited to attend a free informational seminar to learn more about the procedure and find out if you’re a candidate. Visit www.MUHealth.org/LASIK for a list of upcoming seminars.

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Many factors contribute to the need for a joint replacement, but chronic pain due to advanced osteoarthritis is the most common reason. Joint pain usually is caused by deterioration of the cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between two bones. Over time, as the cartilage completely wears out, the boneon-bone contact prevents the joint from moving smoothly. The result often is chronic pain.

Joint replacements are an excellent option for patients who are experiencing pain that forces them to be less active and give up activities that they enjoy. A total joint replacement can resolve pain associated with an arthritic joint and return you back to the activities you enjoy.

Our multidisciplinary team at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute is able to diagnose and treat joint pain through surgical and non-surgical approaches. Our main goal is to develop a strategy for each patient to give them the best options now and in the future.

To make an appointment for a joint pain evaluation, please contact the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute at (573) 882-2663.

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, causes an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other complications. More than 2.5 million Americans have AFib. Symptoms can include rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue.

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Medications are commonly used to control AFib. But at University of Missouri Health Care, we offer a superior treatment option for AFib and other cardiac rhythm issues.

Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter to administer heat from radio waves to a very small area of the heart. The radio waves disrupt abnormal cardiac signals, and are highly successful in alleviating the symptoms of AFib. We are the only specialists in the region to provide this type of cardiac care. Additionally, we use specialized mapping rather than X-ray to pinpoint the treatment area to reduce patient exposure to radiation.

To schedule an appointment with an MU Health Care cardiovascular specialist, please call (573) 884-3278.

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University of Missouri Health Care pediatricians have teamed up with the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services to promote healthy lifestyles for mid-Missouri families.

Did you know that human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States? More than half of sexually active men and women are infected with HPV at some time in their lives.

Boone County/Fit-Tastic is a community initiative meant to promote healthy habits for children and their families by encouraging proper diet, weight and exercise. Children between 2 and 18 who have well-child visits at MU Health Care receive a healthy lifestyle assessment to gauge their physical activity, screen time, water intake and nutrition.

HPV infections are the main cause of cervical cancer in women. Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, and approximately 12,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed each year.

The good news is that HPV is preventable through vaccination. The vaccine helps protect girls and women 9 to 26 against cervical and other forms of cancer. The vaccine also helps protect boys and men in the same age group against anal and penile cancers, and genital warts caused by those same HPV types.

Our pediatricians then review that information with the child and their family to develop a plan for a healthier lifestyle.

The goal could be to limit screen time, get more exercise, eat more fruits and vegetables or drink more milk and water.

Fit-Tastic will then provide educational materials and incentives to help children and their families reach their goals.

Getting vaccinated before becoming sexually active helps protect from HPV. A discussion with your child’s health provider is an important first step in preventing their future exposure to the virus.

To make an appointment with an MU Health Care pediatrician, or for more information about Fit-Tastic, please call (573) 882-4730.

The HPV vaccination is available through any MU Health Care primary care physician, for more information or to make an appointment call (573) 882-7000.

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SHOP TALK Ten thi n gs t o n ot s ay t o your spouse durin g a ren ovation .

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lmost 16 years ago, my husband and I bought the house he grew up in from his parents. It’s a lovely home at the end of a cul-de-sac, filled with good memories and even better juju. And we’ve spent the past 16 years renovating nearly every square inch of it.

Some of the changes have been easy (Goodbye, blue shag carpeting! Adios, harvest gold Formica countertops!), but JILL ORR Jill is a stay-at-home mom of two and an MU grad with a degree in journalism and master's in social work, with an emphasis on children and family studies.

other projects have caused more friction — like when Jimmy told me I could literally “do whatever I want” with the basement remodel, so I decorated it in a palate of soft yellows, delicate greens, vibrant pinks, and gentle ivories. And then he spent the next seven years complaining that being down there was like sitting inside a lemon meringue pie.

But I’m proud to say that, despite it all, our marriage has survived the decision-making, budget overages, and bad design choices.

I think that making it through the remodeling or building process has as much to do with what you don’t say as what you do say. Here are 10 things you may find yourself wanting to say to your spouse during your remodel but should resist. Take it from me.

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1. Are you color-blind?

2. Honey, step away from the power drill.

3. The budget is just a general guideline, right?

4. Why would I want to build an entire room that will just encourage your beer drinking and TV watching?

5. Unless that six-burner gas cooktop orders takeout, I don’t see how it’s going to improve our dinner situation.

6. Who could possibly need a TV that large?

7. I don’t really see you as the DIY type.

(Alternatively: Are you ever going to finish fixing-slash-building that thing?)

8. We can use the extra space for when my parents come visit!

9. You may need to get a second job to pay for my craft room.

10. I’ll see you in court.

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LIFE COACHING

BELIEVE IN YOUR FUTURE Lea r ni ng to m i n i m i ze i nt e r n a l distraction s an d take action .

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famous saying, often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, goes, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Yet it’s so much easier and more comfortable to be lazy, to live in the predictable zone. It may not be fun, powerful, or satisfying, but it is familiar.

When I was in elementary school, I was placed in the “special” reading class. In college, I switched my major nearly every semester for four years. (As it turns out, it’s difficult to get a degree while avoiding math and foreign languages.) Throughout my life, I’ve told myself a story about my abilities in reading, writing, and learning. And I’ve been afraid to stretch in these areas, afraid I’d be “found out,” be exposed, make a mistake, or not know the answer.

I now find myself on the next growth edge with my business. I’m being asked to be a speaker, do a workshop, facilitate groups — all things that are part of my business, things that I do well. But I feel the tension in my body. My chest feels tight and I take a deep breath to focus. I wander around, avoiding my inner voices. I straighten my office, grab a snack, run an errand. I do anything to avoid taking positive action like writing this article or practicing my presentation.

Thankfully, something lovely is shifting within me. Because I’ve worked diligently on transforming the “me I’m afraid I am” to the “me I choose to be,” I am now aware of my fears and defense mechanisms. The first thing I do is simply notice. “OK,” I tell myself, “I’m getting that tightness in my chest, and now I want to go get a snack.” I stop, take several deep breaths, and notice and acknowledge the behavior as an old pattern.

By noticing, without judgment, I now have a choice: follow the old way of being or live,

breathe, and move into my new plan.

Once I’ve grounded myself with my breath, I simply take action towards my goal. I know what the most important things are for me to do — what author Stephen Covey called the

BY NOTICING, WITHOUT JUDGMENT, I NOW HAVE A CHOICE — FOLLOW THE OLD WAY OF BEING, OR LIVE, BREATHE, AND MOVE INTO MY NEW PLAN.

minimize our fears on a daily basis. I’ve learned that our actions create our future.

Consider putting on paper how you would like to design your life. List the “big rocks” to get you there. Then make a lazy list — those things that keep you and your life predictable. Find a friend, coach, or mentor to share your vision for your future, and ask them to be supportive and hold you accountable. Being your best in life is not easy; if it were, everyone would be doing it. But it’s worth it. Believe in your dreams.

Make powerful choices. Stay in action.

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UNLEASHED

DOGGIE DESTRUCTION How a lunchtime walk or new toy can help.

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ur home is our sanctuary, at least until our beloved furry friend wreaks a little havoc. Coming home to destructive behavior from your pet can really put the cherry on top of a stressful day. This behavior manifests itself in chewing on furniture or shoes, scratching at doors, tearing up toys, and digging up the yard, among other things.

Most of these behaviors are normal activities for dogs, yet we tend to get frustrated and forget that our furry friends aren’t humans — they don’t have our behavioral instincts.

If you have a new puppy, chewing is probably at the top of the problem list.

Like babies, teething puppies will chew to minimize the pain. Chew toys and edible chew bones are a good way to provide relief.

Your job in the meantime is to keep the

shoes, socks, and other non-chew items off the floor so your pet won’t get confused about which toys belong to him or her.

Boredom is another classic trigger of destructiveness, especially for those dogs who spend all day alone. Providing stimulation during the day is critical.

When left to entertain themselves, dogs typically make a bad choice of toys. There are many interactive toys available on the market, so pick two or three and keep your pet guessing.

A midday dog walk, whether it’s with you on your lunch hour or with a paid walker, can be that burst of energy that will keep your furry friend calm until you get home for the day. Doggie daycare can also be a great answer for those high-energy working dogs that don’t do well without constant stimulation.

Crate training is also a common practice, and it can provide a quiet, safe place for your pet to hide when the stress is too much.

Destructiveness can almost always be solved. Talk to your veterinarian, dog trainer, or pet specialist to find the perfect solution for your situation. Solving those problems will make life with your four-legged bestie a true joy. Good luck!

JOSIE MICKEY Josie didn't expect to own a grooming business.

As owner of The Pet Fair, she loves perfecting her craft and building a home away from home for her guests.

Misbehaving Pets

Friends of COMO Living catch their dogs in the act.

Owner: Rachel Grant Boone is a 1-year-old golden retriever.

“I made the mistake of allowing Boone to hang out in my office and came home to him showing off his pile of shredded newspaper,” says Rachel.

Owner: Deb Valvo Deb rescued Macy about six years ago, and while she nearly always seems eternally grateful, she feels compelled to shred a toy on occasion. Thankfully her destruction has only resulted in damage to her own property!

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Owner: Sarah Carnes Sarah Carnes rescued Rocket, a 14-year-old terrier mix. Before his old age, Rocket would chew through and destroy things. “We were forced to renovate that part of our home a little earlier than planned,” says Sarah.

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THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR

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t’s confession time. I have always wanted to be invited to a fabulous wedding on New Year’s Eve. I can’t think of a better way to ring in the New Year than being surrounded by wedding glam, professions of love, champagne, and midnight kisses. So, when we heard about Caroline and Max’s New Year’s Eve wedding at The Tiger Hotel, we couldn’t resist inviting ourselves.

Caroline Brumfield and Max Dornan met while they were in college. They did not meet in class or at a party; they attended rival universities (Ole Miss for Caroline, Mississippi State for Max) and met on Tinder, a mobile social app. Although their allegiance to their alma maters was strong, their love for each other was stronger. So here we were, a few years later, celebrating their commitment.

The venue was amazing. We’d never been in The Tiger Hotel, so you can imagine our awe as we walked into the lobby — the hotel exudes glamour. Guests began to arrive while the orchestra filled the lobby with sweet melodies.

The couple had spent the day getting ready at the hotel, celebrating and

anticipating this moment. Caroline chose to have a first look with her father and brother before she changed her last name.

The wedding processional began and the bridesmaids lined the staircase leading up to the second floor. At the top, the groom awaited his bride to be. As we watched Caroline walk down the aisle with her father, it was evident how close these two were. The couple exchanged vows in front of the pastor who married Caroline’s parents.

The ceremony was followed by a cocktail hour with signature drinks that represented the schools the couple attended. Since most couples don’t get a chance to eat once the reception begins, Caroline and Max carved out a few minutes to spend alone in their honeymoon suite.

While the couple ate, guests made their way into the ballroom. The room was stunning, from the floral settings provided by Kent’s Floral Gallery to the lighting provided by the DJ, every detail made this the wedding of the year.

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table. Thankfully, we did, and we enjoyed the company and the food. We talked with couples who had witnessed Caroline’s parents get married, and the stories they shared made the wedding that much sweeter. The couple made their rounds to each table and, although surprised, they graciously welcomed us.

The night continued with drinking and dancing. When the clock finally struck midnight, I realized this New Year’s Eve wedding was better than I could have ever imagined. We were given hats and confetti poppers. Champagne was poured and we cheered in the new year with confetti, toasts, and well-wish kisses.

Check out COMOLivingMag.com for a resource list and more wedding pictures.

CHRISTY ASPER Christy Asper started The Ink Café, an invitation and stationery service, in 2015.

Since then, she received a Best of the Best award for wedding invitations from St. Louis’ Best Bridal.

THE Ps & Qs OF YOUR ‘I DO’s Minding your manners during wedding season.

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pring has sprung and your wedding timelines are getting tighter. As you bounce from here to there, checking things off the to-do list, it’s important to mind the Ps and Qs of your “I Do”s. Yes, I am talking about manners and etiquette. This will ensure you avoid heartaches, tense situations, and unnecessary nonsense — this goes for the engaged couples and wedding guests.

Bridal Etiquette You’ve made your wedding guest list. If you must cut guests, be sure you haven’t invited them to any pre-wedding celebrations. I know it’s hard, but it’s not fair to be invited to a shower and not the big day. Always make sure those on your pre-wedding celebration lists are guaranteed a place at your wedding.

And keep a lid on it! This goes for your workplace and social media. If you spend time pinning at work and getting chit-chatty with the gals in the neighboring cubicles, they are going to anticipate an invite. So keep the chatter to a minimum unless that’s a guarantee.

For social media, I doubt all your Facebook friends and Instagram followers will have a seat at your reception, so don’t overpost! No

sharing your awesome wedding website or pictures of your invites. Keep your posting to shower thank-yous and a few photos.

IT’S IMPORTANT TO HONOR THE PEOPLE GIVING THEIR TIME, TALENTS, AND LOVE. BE READY AT A MOMENT’S NOTICE TO EXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE. And, always, give thanks! Even though it won’t always feel this way, many people are involved in your wedding festivities. And while it may not stand out or be unsolicited, it’s important to honor the people giving their time, talents, and love. Make it easy on yourself by picking up some cute thank you cards and stamps. You’ll be ready at a moment’s notice to express your gratitude.

The invitation has arrived, and you may already know what you’re wearing and who you’re taking as a date. But not so fast. Double check the envelope. Who is it specifically addressed to? That envelope is the couple’s way of telling you how many seats are reserved for you. It’s not your place to bring more.

Now it’s later on: You’re at the ceremony, the lovely couple is about to enter, and ring, ring, ring! A phone goes off. Or, even worse, the guest posted in the aisle captures the kiss on their phone. We all know it happens.

Here’s what I need to say: Stop. Put your phone away. Turn it on silent. Having an unplugged ceremony makes it more intimate and meaningful. Do your part, be present, and be unplugged.

ANNE CHURCHILL Anne is the founder of AnnaBelle Events, a local

Tips for Guests

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Now for our wedding guests: The Ps and Qs extend to you too. I’ve got two quick pointers to ensure you are the best wedding guests ever.

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Columbia’s one-stop planning shop.

Visit TalkingHorseProductions.com for showtimes and tickets!

Winner of the Drama Critics’ Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical when it premiered off-Broadway in 1997, and then on to a Tony nominated Broadway debut in 2014 with a revised version, Violet is a moving musical featuring showstopping anthems ranging from Americanroots to folk to gospel.

As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward axe blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face. With enough money finally saved she’s traveling across the 1964 Deep South towards a miracle - the healing touch of a TV evangelist that will make her beautiful.

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APRIL 4 Kris Kristofferson, Missouri Theatre, 7 p.m., $35-85

APRIL 25 Free showing of "Dark Side of the Full Moon", a documentary about motherhood. Sponsored by Lutheran Family and Children’s Services. 1:30 p.m. at Acuff Auditorium at MU School of Medicine, 6:30 p.m. at Woodcrest Chapel

Fashion Lecture Series Presents Dame Zandra Rhodes, Kimball Ballroom, 7 p.m., 573-876-7233

APRIL 27 Kristin Chenoweth, $75 to 125, Missouri Theatre, 7 p.m., 573-882-3781

APRIL 6 "Annie", Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $30-50, 573-882-3781

Chris Stapleton, Mizzou Arena, 7 p.m.

APRIL 1 Shakespeare’s Pizza Fun Run, Stephen’s Lake Park, 10 a.m. pizzafunrun.com

APRIL 30 SFJAZZ Collective, The Blue Note, 7 p.m., wealwaysswing.org

APRIL 7 First Friday, North Village Arts District, 6 to 9 p.m., northvillageartsdistrict.org

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MAY 1 Russian National Ballet: Swan Lake, $25 to 35, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., concertseries.org/shows

Missouri Contemporary Ballet Live, $15 to 40, Missouri Theatre, April 7 to 8, 7 p.m., 573-882-3781 APRIL 8 Rainbow House Masquerade Ball, Holiday Inn Executive Center, 6:30 to 11 p.m., 573-819-1203

MAY 4-7 Talking Horse Productions presents "Violet," 210 St. James St., 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. 573-268-1381

APRIL 13 MOMIX: Opus Cactus, University Concert Series, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., 573-882-3781

MAY 5 First Friday, North Village Arts District, 6 to 9 p.m., northvillageartsdistrict.org MAY 6 CoMo Wellness Conference, $62, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Crossing. comowellnessconference.com

TedXCoMo presents “Citizen,” Missouri Theatre, tedxcomo.org APRIL 15 Stronger Together 5K Run/Walk for Ronald McDonald House, The Deuce Pub & Pit, 8 a.m.

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Unbound Book Festival, Stephens College, unboundbookfestival.com

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Kitchens in Bloom, 12 to 4 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance at SILColumbia.org/kib

MAY 7 Kitchens in Bloom, 12 to 4 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance at SILColumbia.org/kib

APRIL 21-22 Unbound Book Festival, Stephens College, unboundbookfestival.com

MAY 13 15th Annual Jay Dix Challenge to Cure, Flat Branch Park, 8 a.m.

APRIL 21-23, 27-30 Talking Horse Productions presents "Violet," 210 St. James St., 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. 573-268-1381

MAY 27 - 29 Salute to Veterans Celebration, Columbia Regional Airport and Downtown Columbia, all day, salute.org

APRIL 22 Spring Shop Hop, The District, discoverthedistrict.com

Pedaler’s Jamboree, Bicycle and Music Festival along the Katy Trail, pedalersjamboree.com

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F O R W H AT I T ' S W O R T H

BENEATH THE SURFACE Uncovering the history behind an old painting.

by M E L I S S A W I L L I A M S | ph o to by D E A N N A D I K E M A N

informal comments can be helpful (and free), but if you ever make an insurance claim, you’ll probably need an official appraisal.

Method #3: Research the artist on the internet.

Some artists have biographies available for free online, and others can be found by checking eBay, First Dibs, or auction records that are available to everyone. If you use auction search databases like askART or Invaluable, you will pay a fee.

Method #4: Purchase “Who Was Who in American Art.”

Humphrey Woolrych, 1868-1941 | “Spring Morning, Missouri,” 1908 | oil on canvas 30” x 40” Woolrych left his native Australia to study art in Paris at the turn of the century. There, he met a pretty fellow art student from Missouri. They married, and Woolrych moved to St. Louis in time to paint commissions for the St. Louis World’s Fair of 1904. Woolrych also painted a mural in the Missouri State Capitol.

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f you buy or inherit an old painting, you may become increasingly curious about the story behind your artwork. People afflicted with this curiosity — and I am one such person — want to know not only the artist’s name, but also where and when the artist painted. We’re curious why the subject matter was chosen and whether the work was ever exhibited. Most of all, we wonder how the quality might be interpreted by art specialists.

If your curiosity has gotten the best of you, these research methods can provide answers.

But before you call anyone: • Unframe the work and make sure it is, in fact, a painting.

• Measure the painting.

• Search for a signature, title, and date.

Method #1: Hire an appraiser.

Not every interesting work is valuable enough to justify hiring an appraiser, but it could be worth using one to satisfy your curiosity. Local art appraisers Deborah and Greig Thompson recommend you take photos of the front and back of the painting; look for a signature, date, or other notes; and send the information to artfulappraisal@gmail.com. They will review the painting and decide whether it has a market value that merits their in-depth research.

Method #2: Get unofficial advice.

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In 1985, Peter H. Falk compiled the original 34 volumes of the American Art Annual, 1898 to 1947, and used the material to publish “Who Was Who in American Art,” a book of condensed artist biographies mostly compiled by the artists themselves. He later expanded the work to a three-volume set covering artists from 1564 to 1975. This resource is a must have for collectors of American art.

Method #5: Do extensive library research.

The classic reference tools of the art historian are available online: look for the “Artists’ Biographies Research Guide” on the website of the Getty Research Institute.

MELISSA WILLIAMS Melissa Williams is a local art seller and broker and the owner of Melissa Williams Fine Art, located at 11 S. Ninth St.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

JORDAN HECKEMEYER Local singer balances college courses and a career in music.

by K E N N E DY R O B I N S O N | ph o to by K E I T H B O R G M E Y E R

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“I have a very different take on self-promotion,” she says. “There are bands and musicians that will shove their performances down your throat. I’m not like that. My music is not something I like to push on people.”

The only marketing tool Jordan employs is creating events on Facebook, letting people know where she’ll be and when. She admires country stars like Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and Maren Morris for similarly shrugging norms in their career paths.

Currently, Jordan is living a Hannah Montana-inspired “Best of Both Worlds” lifestyle. A student by day and musician by night, Jordan is currently a junior at Lincoln University in Jefferson City; she’s set to start in the nursing program next fall.

While she makes the balancing act seem easy, there have been times she’s wondered whether she was overwhelming herself. “Last year, I found myself needing to choose between continuing in nursing or taking a year off,” Jordan says. “Along with having the tough decision of what to do, I was struggling with the busy-ness of it. I was in school fulltime and playing four times a week.”

But 2016 ended up being a record year for the small-town artist. Jordan played over 140 gigs. She sang the national anthem for both the Chiefs and the Royals, and she performed in the Nash Next 2016 Showcase at The Blue Note in Columbia.

How did she find time to do it all? “Time management,” she says.

For Jordan, having time to study and perform takes precedence over everything else — by giving up most of her free time, including weekends with friends, she has made sacrifices most college students aren’t prepared to make.

But while performing will always make her happy, Jordan says a fulltime music career is not a life-or-death situation. “Music will always be in my life,” she says. “I’d love to go to other cities and do shows wherever I can. But, I’m not relying on this as a career. School will have to remain a part of my life.”

ntimate. Relaxed. And a mixed bag of everything else.

That’s how singer and Mid-Missouri native Jordan Heckemeyer describes her performances, which have evolved as she’s grown up.

Born in Jefferson City, Jordan moved to Ashland in the fifth grade; after getting through the “awkward middle school years,” as she remembers them, Jordan’s singing talents began to flourish. She got involved in musical theatre, ultimately landing the lead role in many of her high school’s musicals. When the singer in her dad’s band quit, Jordan, at 15 years old, found herself propelled into the spotlight.

Now at age 21, Jordan is singing throughout Missouri and Tennessee.

She still performs with her father’s band, Shiloh, most weekends, but for her bigger gigs, she frequently utilizes a larger band and performs under her own name. During the week, you can usually catch the father-daughter duo playing an acoustic show at West Main Pizza in Jeff City.

With over 500 cover songs, ranging from Adele to Keith Urban to Justin Bieber, on the set list, Jordan prides herself on playing a variety of songs catered to her audience. Being able to ask the audience what they want to hear keeps her shows high-energy and personal. Although she’s still a socalled “emerging artist,” Jordan has learned that the key to being successful is trusting in her natural abilities and talents. “Music runs in the family,” Jordan explains. “I used to sleep under picnic tables with a blanket and bring my own earplugs. I was raised around music and got thrust into it.”

Her father, Jim, has played in a band since 1987 and has been her No. 1 motivator throughout Jordan’s music journey, securing his position as “Dad-ager.” But surprisingly, growing up in her small town, only her family knew she sang. As a shy girl, Jordan kept her friends in the dark about her hidden talent. She now has a steady schedule of paying gigs, but while her confidence has grown with each performance, Jordan still refuses to self-promote.

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STRONG WOMAN

CONNIE LEIPARD Local business owner shares about being resilient, resourceful, and taking risks. ph oto by K E I T H B O R G M E Y E R

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onnie Leipard, owner of Quality Drywall Construction and 20162017 president of the National Association of Women in Construction, talked with COMO Living about her inspirations, achievements, and passions.

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND? I grew up in a large, blue-collar family with a background in agriculture and construction and graduated from Hickman High School. My husband, Mike, and I founded Quality Drywall in 1978. I’m now 57, have lived in Columbia since 1970, and been married for 40 years.

HOW DID YOU GET WHERE YOU ARE TODAY? A combination of God’s blessing, hard work, and a willingness to take risks.

HOW WOULD YOUR BEST FRIEND DESCRIBE YOU? Loyal, intelligent, patient.

WHAT MAKES YOU SMILE? The beauty of the earth and the people who love me.

WHAT MOMENTS HAVE DEFINED YOU? Professionally, being elected as the 20162017 president of the National Association of Women in Construction, an association of 130 chapters, 4,000-plus members across America, and five international affiliates.

Personally, I am defined by my faith, my husband, and my adult children. Building a life together with an independent, incredibly gifted, intelligent, and socially responsible family is a blessing!

ON A TYPICAL WEEKNIGHT, WE COULD FIND YOU DOING WHAT? Spending time with my husband, reading news and business journals. I’m such a dork.

WHO OR WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST INSPIRATION? My greatest inspiration comes from love: my husband, my children, my extended family and friends, and my faith in God. Love conquers every fear.

WHAT IS A PROJECT YOU RECENTLY COMPLETED THAT YOU PARTICULARLY ENJOYED? The Kia of Columbia remodel project. It was an honor serving on the construction team for my friends and neighbors Dan and Chris Kellar.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STRONG WOMAN? Being resilient, resourceful, and having the courage to ‘look in the mirror’ with a willing heart to change what needs to be better about yourself.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU? I recently traveled to Los Angeles to represent NAWIC in an upcoming episode of “Interviews with Kathy Ireland” that will be airing on Fox Business and Bloomberg International.

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WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT? Being named the Columbia Daily Tribune’s 2016 Business Woman of the Year. Wow! What an honor to be recognized in this community with so many outstanding business women.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUNG WOMEN? Choose advisors wisely. Also, surround yourself with other women in the industry that support and encourage your growth.

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB? The completion of a tough project and working with people who appreciate each other.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST GOAL FOR THE FUTURE? My business goals include mentoring the next generation of construction industry professionals, which will include my own adult children. Personally, I want to travel with Mike and our friends Bill and Elizabeth Watkins.

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COUPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW Tim and Nikki Kuchta partner at work and home.

HOW DID YOU MEET? Nikki and Tim: We met at Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota. We both transferred there the same year — Tim to play baseball and me to play basketball.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TOGETHER? N and T: We have been married 20 years and dated for four years prior to that.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY. N and T: We have three children: Austin, 18; Maci, 15; and Zac, 10. Austin will graduate from Hickman High School this year and plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University in the fall to play baseball and study engineering. Maci is a freshman at Hickman, competing in basketball and pole vault. Zac is a fourth grader at Fairview and started playing basketball this year.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR RELATIONSHIP IN ONE WORD? N: Eventful. There is never a dull moment between the normalcy of life, kids, and the business!

T: Blessed. Relationships go on cruise control from time to time, for good or bad, but working through differences and coming together is a feeling of being blessed.

HOW DOES BUSINESS PLAY INTO YOUR RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS? N: With our business [Re/Max Brokers in Black], we tend to work at various hours of the day, so it can be a challenge to keep business and home life separate.

T: I’ve realized we perform many negotiations in both our personal and business world. The approaches vary from one to the next, but ultimately both need to be win–win.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN COLUMBIA? N: Walking or running on the trails or at the parks. Columbia is beautiful, and we’re always finding new little spots to take the dogs out.

T: Trails, caves, and rappelling are the top three. I have too many favorites!

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? N: I really enjoy the real estate business and see myself continuing in this line of work for a long time.

T: Sticking with the 4G plan: keeping God in my life, playing some competitive golf, shooting my guns, and protecting my only girl.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO AS A FAMILY? N: We purchased an RV a few years ago, and our summer travels are my favorite thing.

T: Any kind of downtime or vacation time together. It’s rare when everyone is in the same place at the same time, so that is special when it happens.

WHAT IS A PROUD MOMENT YOU'VE SHARED WITH YOUR SPOUSE? N: A remodel project that we worked on in Columbia. We tore down a house and started over. The finished product was beautiful.

T: When I received the Realtor of the Year award from the Columbia Board of Realtors.

She wasn’t formally recognized, but she was a huge reason I received the award. I felt like we accomplished it together.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? N: I enjoy exercising, coaching the kids, and doing yoga.

T: Working out, playing any kind of sports, rappelling, shooting, and taking krav maga classes. Also, I like reading anything about psychology, negotiations, or the mental conditioning of the mind.

WHAT IS THE BEST QUALITY OF YOUR PARTNER? N: His ability to adapt to a situation and think outside the box.

T: Her genuine interest in people and her ability to make everyone feel comfortable.

From left: Tim, Austin, Zac, Maci, and Nikki COMO L I V I N G

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