Handmade: Courtney Bartolacci
Courtney Bartolacci, creator of Bartolacci Jewelry, started crafting from a very young age. Growing up in San Diego, Courtney and her sister would play in their mother’s jewelry, pulling everything out and playing dress-up. This original passion and play prompted Courtney to look at jewelry later in life and find a way for women to […]
Five Reasons You Can’t Miss True/False
We can’t believe how often we run into people who live in Columbia but have never attended the True/False Film Festival. After we shake the looks of disbelief off our faces, we sing the praises of this festival. Here’s why you simply must — must — give True/False a try: The March March Have you ever […]
Sleepy Pets
We asked COMO Living readers to share photos of their sleeping pals. Owner: Alexanderia Rinehart After having a little too much cat nip, Rio loves taking a rest in the windowsill. This silly cat managed to knock over the entire Christmas tree last year and wouldn’t go near it this holiday season. ________________________________________________ Owner: Allie […]
Staging to Sell
Trying to sell your home? I frequently talk about the significance and art of staging, but there are some specifics you should know too. Here are the stripped-down facts about how to help buyers see themselves in your home. Assure curb appeal Pretend you are on a blind date: before any words are exchanged, […]
Healing Fear
“I am in a constant state of fear. Can you help me?” This was a powerful request. I immediately wanted to hug her for having the courage to voice what so many of us are unable to. Many people live in fear, consciously or unconsciously. And so many of us want to ask for help […]
Office Facelift
The iconic Dolly Parton once said, “If I see something saggin’, baggin’, or draggin’, I’m gonna have it nipped, tucked, or sucked.” I take a similar (and less permanent) mentality to my design work. Although we don’t tend to think about it, rooms age — trends change, styles shift, and our preferences mutate. I was […]
New Bar Opening Downtown: The Understudy
Ben Monsees, Ryan Walsh, and business partner Andy O’Neill are trying to break the monotony of the college bar scene in downtown Columbia. The Shot Bar’s owners and operators are taking on a new business adventure, The Understudy, located on the corner of Ninth and Cherry, underneath Kaldi’s Coffee. “We want to create a fun […]
Handmade: Lindsay Acosta
Meet Lindsay Acosta, schoolteacher by day and jewelry designer by night. Lindsay took up the hobby of creating jewelry after her mother, who makes jewelry for fun as well. “It’s a therapeutic and creative outlet for me,” Lindsay says. “I thought I would create and sell something that I love.” Over the past several years […]
Color Pop
The renowned artist Claude Monet once said, “Color is my day-long obsession, joy, and torment.” For those of you that know me or read my blog regularly, you know that I do not discriminate between neutral colors and bold colors. Part of my passion for design is the opportunity and ability to manipulate multiple color […]
Bridal Brows 101
There’s no denying that eyebrows are all the rage these days. Factor in the added pressure of taking photos you’ll look back on for a lifetime and many brides are left wondering what they can do to get the perfect arch for their special day. Elisabeth Trumbower, owner of Pela Cura Anti-Aging & Wellness, reveals […]
Holiday Mom Hacks
Holidays are filled with all kinds of excuses to get fancied up (like holiday parties!), but there are also tons of time-sensitive things that need to get done. I love to feel spiffy, but, as a mom of young kiddos, sometimes it’s tough to find all of the minutes needed to doll myself up for […]
Planning for the Holidays with Pets
Every year, it feels like December is so far off — and then, all at once, here we are. In my profession, December is crazy busy and typically stressful. The holidays are that way for everyone, really, so planning for your pets can be really helpful to you and to them. If you’re going […]