Style + Beauty

Breaking the Mold

Highland is the Colorado-Born Haircare Brand Rewriting the Rules of Clean Beauty Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Courtesy of Highland Some brands begin with a business plan. Highland began with frustration—and a kitchen stovetop. Before he ever imagined launching a company, co-founder Boone Whiteside was simply a consumer searching for hair products that didn’t seem to exist. “I just wanted something that used earth-based, hair-health-friendly ingredients, was at least...

Health + Wellness

Decoding Macros for Optimal Health

Article by Willow King Macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—are the building blocks of nutrition, supplying the energy and materials your body needs to function, grow, and stay healthy. While micronutrients support chemical reactions in tiny amounts, they make up the bulk of your diet and directly fuel everything from breathing to exercise to cell repair. Because each macro plays a distinct role, finding the right balance for your individual needs is essential for long-term health...

Arts + Culture

Painting the Natural World

How Aliyana Gewirtzman Captures Humanity & Nature Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Despite starting college as a chemistry major, one drawing class freshman year was enough to completely change Aliyana Gewirtzman’s trajectory. She switched to art history and then art, thinking that she could work in galleries or eventually go to law school to placate her parents. This program was more conceptually focused than technically focused, and it helped her hone in...

Health + Wellness

Dry January, Elevated

A Gentler January, Filled With Clarity & Rituals—No Spirits Required Article by Emily O'Brien January in Boulder has a way of inviting a reset. The month arrives with crisp air, open trails, and the sense that everything—mind, body, and spirit—can shift into a clearer rhythm. Dry January isn’t just a break from alcohol; it’s an opportunity to build new rituals, welcome brighter mornings, and enjoy evenings shaped by choice rather than habit. Thoughtful indulgence doesn’t require a pour...