Home + Design

From Hailstorm to Harmony

Navigating roof replacement with our local guides at Reitz Roofing Article by Kevin Getz “Oh, oh, that doesn’t look good,” Anita Carlino said to herself as she walked from her house to the shed. This morning’s cloudless, piercing blue sky was now dark gray, almost black, and the clouds tumbled over each other like a load of clothes in a dryer. The cars were safely in the garage, but there wasn’t time to cover the flower beds or tomato plants. The hail slammed down hard just minutes after she...

Health + Wellness

A Greater Risk for Men

The Impact of Hearing Loss on Quality of Life is Heavy, But Family Hearing Can Help! Article by Chelsea Walters Many guys don’t think twice about firing up a chainsaw, running a table saw, or hitting the range. It’s just part of life. Focusing on the job, the project, and the moment, hearing protection isn’t always top of mind. Case in point: A local police officer sought help at Family Hearing after exposure to a sudden, high-impact noise. He immediately experienced hearing loss, pressure...

Home Services

Infusing L.I.F.E. Into the Trades

Nate Trail, Owner of To the T Plumbing, Heating & Air, Raises the Standard for Service, Leadership, and Local Impact Article by Kristen Hamm | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography Loyalty. Integrity. Family. Excellence. These values don’t just hang on a conference room wall—they live and breathe at To the T Plumbing, Heating & Air. Nate Trail and his wife, Megan, founders of this thriving company, embody these principles daily. Their passion for the trades goes beyond service calls. They...

Food + Beverage

Discerning Taste

A Gentlemen’s Guide to Premium Meat Selection, Local Whiskey, and Fine Cigars Article by Kevin Getz | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography How did it all go so wrong? You had the best of intentions, but now, simply saying, “I’m sorry” feels woefully inadequate. If that describes the last time you cranked up the grill and had the gang over for dinner, you’re not alone. A lot goes into hosting a successful summer BBQ; if you don’t have a good plan and execute it properly, you could have a...

Life + Culture

Rocking the Chamber

From boardrooms to band rehearsals, Pat brings energy, authenticity, and a whole lot of heart to Broomfield’s business scene. Article by Sarah Schierkolk | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography & Flatirons Pro Media Running a Chamber of Commerce might sound like all boardrooms and business cards, but Pat Monacelli brings a lot more to the table. As CEO and President of the Broomfield Area Chamber, Monacelli is busy building business connections, championing entrepreneurs, and steering...

Education

Marketing vs. Branding

Marketing vs. Branding: Why Your Local Business Needs Both to Win BigLet’s make something clear: Marketing is what gets people through the door. Branding is what makes them stay. Marketing is asking someone on a date. Branding is the reason they say “yes.”If you're a small business owner—maybe you're in real estate, wellness, finance, beauty, or automotive—you’ve likely done some marketing. You’ve run ads, boosted posts, maybe sent out mailers. That’s great, but was it effective?Here’s the...

Life + Culture

Dear Younger Me

Influential Women of Broomfield Blooming with Wisdom Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography Photoshoot Location: I Can Workspa-Bradburn Vulnerability takes courage, and I am proud of the women who have opened their hearts to share their journeys. Like tulips blooming in the spring, their stories are a testament to growth, resilience, and renewal. In every season of life, there are lessons we wish we had known earlier—about faith, family, leadership, and purpose. In this special collection...

Health + Wellness

The Ride of Your Life

Finding Your Groove at CycleBar Orchard Park Place Article by Sarah Schierkolk There’s something about walking into CycleBar Orchard Park Place (OPP) that just hits differently. The lights are low, the music is pumping, and the energy is electric. The air hums with anticipation, and as soon as the beat drops, the room comes alive. For Shalee Summers, what started as a casual visit to check out a new kind of workout in Colorado eight years ago became a life-changing ride. “The second I walked...

Style + Beauty

A Second Sparkle

Jewelfire Diamonds of Broomfield Breathes New Life into Old Jewelry Article by Kevin Getz | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography Beth Paulson looked in her jewelry box and knew she needed help. The operating room nurse enjoyed wearing jewelry, but her modest collection had grown stale over the years. Some of her older pieces were outdated, and she’d grown tired of others. She had recently inherited a ring from her mother, but while the stone was beautiful, the setting wasn’t her style. Beth...

Home + Design

From Garage Startup to Blooming Success

Amy Hayes leads a flourishing business rooted in purpose and passion. Article by Julie Walker | Photography by Jen Severn Photography, The Humble Lion Photography Amy Hayes never imagined a summer project with her daughter would lead her to build multiple seven-figure companies within a few years. That simple project was a mother-daughter painting venture sparked by her daughter’s search for a job before college. With experience painting her own homes and cabinets and a background in design...