HER Profile: Shop Girl
With a background in journalism and communications, Peggy Davis is entering a new chapter in her life as the owner of Shop Girl, a new store at 106 Boonville Road, in the lower level of Hair...
View ArticleReviving the Old Fulton Theatre
Although they’re in the beginning stages of their efforts, the board members of the Brick District Playhouse have a plan for renovating the old Fulton Theatre, which has a rich history in the community...
View ArticleAngiepalooza: Celebrating and Remembering
Reiana Barton with her mother, Angie The annual Jefferson City street party known as Angiepalooza is a time for remembering those who have lost their battle with cancer, but for Reiana Barton the event...
View ArticleNewcomers & Neighbors
In the “old” days the Welcome Wagon hostess stopped by a new homeowner to officially welcome them to the neighborhood, but the Newcomers & Neighbors Club of Jefferson City is a lot more fun. This...
View ArticleGolden Gem in Old Town
Sometimes a house just speaks to you. In Jenny Smith’s case, the porch of a rundown house at 612 E. McCarty Street caught her eye and ultimately led to a major renovation and restoration of the...
View ArticleThe Fabulous Finke Theatre
History definitely has a way of repeating itself and for the small town of California, Missouri that’s a good thing. Letting the past be their guide, the community came together to save one of its...
View ArticleCapitol Avenue Connection
Standing on E. Capitol Avenue, the tip of the Capitol dome glistens in the western sky and to the east the towers of the Missouri State Penitentiary, MSP, are visible. A significant east-west artery...
View ArticleHER Community: September/October
Empty Bowls Hosted by Salvation Army Center of Hope photos by Julie Smith #bwg_container1_0 #bwg_container2_0 .image_browser_images_conteiner_0 * { -moz-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box;...
View ArticleHER DIY: Enjoy the Fruits! (without much labor)
Jill Bednar, owner of Southbank Gift Company, creates a fresh look for an outdated decorative wall hanging. Before/After No priming or sanding necessary. Prep your piece by cleaning it with Krud...
View ArticleFestive Fall Drinks
As fall draws nearer, cool off with these autumn inspired drinks. We searched the web to bring you some of our favorite alcoholic – and nonalcoholic- treats. The kids will love the Apple Cider Floats...
View ArticleHow to Style: Lori Massman
After One of Lori Massman’s favorite quotes is “The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.” – DeAnn Hollis A...
View ArticleHER Picks: Fun and Festive Stocking Stuffers
Find the perfect gift for everyone in your family. #bwg_container1_8 #bwg_container2_8 .image_browser_images_conteiner_8 * { -moz-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; } #bwg_container1_8...
View ArticleHER Home: A Timeless Natural Beauty
Monica and Randy Rackers with their dog Oakley. Married for 37 years, the couple built this home on their 80 acres in Taos. The rustic, wood-crafted log home of Monica and Randy Rackers could easily...
View ArticleA Scone for All Seasons
A sister of the biscuit, the more sophisticated scone enjoys a long tradition as part of afternoon or high tea across the pond. In Britain they’re shaped in the round, but here in America the scones...
View ArticleAn Act of Faith
Kelli Small didn’t think she would ever get THE CALL, the one that would change her life. Diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), Small, 50, is one of the 600,000 Americans diagnosed with this...
View ArticleHER DIY: Seeing Spots
Using Wood Icing® and Chalk Paint®, Jill Bednar, owner of Southbank Gift Company, creates a textured, three-dimensional look on an outdated coffee table. Don’t buy new! Just re-do, and tell your own...
View ArticleThe Feather Place
The feather in the movie “Forest Gump” starring Tom Hanks symbolized a life that’s either blowing in the wind and landing seemingly by chance or that follows a preordained destiny. A natural byproduct...
View ArticleHER Community November/December
Annual Jefferson City Council of Clubs Fashion Show photos by Julie Smith #bwg_container1_0 #bwg_container2_0 .image_browser_images_conteiner_0 * { -moz-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box;...
View ArticleOrgan Donation: The Gift of Life
The date was September 10, 2014, a day like most others in her busy life. A retired school counselor at Jefferson City Public Schools, Theresa McClellan now worked as a graduate school recruiter for...
View ArticleHelp for the Holidays: Finding the Light Out of the Darkness
Melle Richardson Council for Drug Free Youth Project Coordinator Holidays are typically a time for friends and family to gather and celebrate, but for some, it can be a difficult time of year. Some...
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