It is that time of year again! The party season has begun. You have picked the date and sent the invitations, now it is time to plan the food! Keep things simple with a mix… Read More »

The Christmas Pajamas Were Folded With Care

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all in the house wore Christmas pajamas, except for my spouse. And that is because this world really only has two types of people: those who decorate every corner… Read More »

Homemade from the Heart

Christmas baking has been a part of my family’s holiday tradition for as long as I can remember. My grandmother always loved, and lived through her example, the quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The only… Read More »

Landon Skates

Brandi and Michael Zanfardino watched their young son’s chest rise and fall with every breath as he lay in the hospital bed. His thin arms rested over his stomach, and his dark eyelashes fluttered as… Read More »

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A Columbia Christmas

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” – in the immortal words…
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The Twelve Days of Christmas

You can find dozens of reasons to love the iconic “The Twelve Days…
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Joel Poinsett

I say “tom-AY-to; you say “tom-AH-to,” especially if you are one of my…
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Home & Garden

All the Best

“One of my favorite memories is coming to my grandparents’ house on Christmas Day,” says Anne Tuller. “We…
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Pillow Talk

One of the best interior design techniques to elevate a room is to punctuate with pillows. With the…
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Inspiring Individuals

Tunnel Vision

For artists, particularly surrealists like Paul Klee, Salvadore Dali, and Joan Miro, painting…
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Remembering James Dickey

I first met James Dickey in January 1969 at the beginning of spring…
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At Home with History

Gov. Henry McMaster’s favorite aspect of living in the Governor’s Mansion, it turns…
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Sports & Outdoor Pursuits

All Aboard

In an effort to avoid congested traffic, frenzied crowds, and harsh weather, some football fans opt to watch their favorite teams from the comfort of their living rooms. Others have wised up and found a…
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