Ava Pratt and Jack Schaben win contest Story and photos by Samantha Pogue Meet Ava Pratt and Jack Schaben. Ava is a 4 1/2-month-old labradoodle, who loves to play tug-a-war with her big brother Ozzie, being chased with a ball in her mouth and going for walks. Lisa Pratt said she is growing very fast,...
Donna and Michael Deetz’s 1860s home receives Historic Landmark status Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith Donna Deetz has loved history, its preservation and its celebration her whole life. A St. Louis native and well traveled U.S. resident, she and her husband Michael ultimately...
Exotic critters make unique companions Story and photos by Josie Musico Tom McDowell loves his snakes. The former Paradise Pets owner and his wife, Racheal, still keep about 20 of the slithery reptiles, plus a handful of other exotic critters. “We care for all of them just like they were our only...
Staff, readers share information, photos of their precious pets They are our loyal protectors, our obsessions, our family members, our best friends. Pets complete us in so many ways, and HER Magazine asked its staff and readers to share why their canine and feline companions truly are their BFF’s....
Local Realtor Ashley Pederson loves her fixed-up house Story by Josie Musico • Photos by Julie Smith Maybe you’ve wondered: how do real estate agents select their own homes? For Ashley Pederson, the perfect dwelling just sort of struck her, full of promise. “I see a lot of homes, and I guess it takes...
Spring into the season with trendy floral decor and more from the hottest local businesses in the March/April 2018 HER Picks.
LOCAL COUPLE ‘THRILLED’ WITH NEW OPEN-DESIGN HOME Editor’s Note: In the January/February 2017 issue, late editor Shelley Gabert shared Dr. Linda and David Patton’s journey to build the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certified residential property in Jefferson...
JOYCE LANKFORD’S COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 1,300 HALLMARK ORNAMENTS AND KEEPSAKES IS A FAMILY TRADITION One of Joyce Lankford’s favorite Hallmark ornaments plays an important role throughout her holiday season. After her 7-foot Christmas tree is erected in the living room of her Jefferson City home,...
BOOST YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT BY TAKING IN THESE YULETIDE EVENTS During the holidays, everyone is in a mad rush to make their lists of things to do and check them twice. But when people take a moment to soak up the spirit of the season, they are rejuvenated to enjoy the holidays to their fullest. In […]
The holidays are a time to find the perfect gift for each loved one on your list. Often it is a challenge to find that gift they do not already have or bought for themselves during their holiday shopping trip. Don’t fret. Consider these five gift ideas at locally owned Jefferson City businesses for a […]
