Life + Culture

The VENU®  Experience

A first-of-its-kind entertainment experience is putting Centennial in the spotlight Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Venu®  When JW Roth talks about live music, he doesn’t start with business. He starts with a memory. Growing up on a ranch near Larkspur, Colorado, concert tickets weren’t always within reach. “Going to a concert meant climbing a fence to get in,” he recalls with a laugh. Years later, after building a successful career outside the music industry, Roth found himself...

Home + Design

Stress-Free Mornings

Solving the mystery of how to wake up peacefully, with a well-designed closet. Article by Jemma Taylor | Photography by Matiah Fox Photograophy & Kitchen Wise | Closet Wise “Your home is your sanctuary. Everybody deserves to live in a clean, organized, stress-free space.”    Rachelle Barrios is the owner of Kitchen Wise | Closet Wise Denver, and her words reflect the company’s number one mission. From kitchens to bathrooms to closets, she builds organizational spaces for any budget, and she...

Beauty

Confidence is Timeless

How Damy Anderson and her team at State Farm use education and personal connection to help their clients live confidently. Article by Larissa Croll | Photography by MAM Photography Diamonds. A little black dress. Confidence. Three things that never go out of style, and it’s confidence that Damy Anderson and her team at State Farm focus on building within the Centennial community each and every day. “Before I ever considered being an insurance agent, I thought I might want to be a teacher...

Beauty

A Breath of Fresh Hair

When’s the last time you checked in with your scalp? Article by Jemma Taylor | Photography by Pink Poppy Media We all want to take care of ourselves. A good haircut leaves you feeling light and refreshed, and what elevates that further is a haircut that leaves you healthier.   Over sixteen years ago, hairdresser Indre Holliday was working at a packed salon in Boston, the kind where a dozen stylists worked side-by-side every day. Everything from hair spray to ammonia mingled in the air on a...

Style + Beauty

Style Worth Discovering

Beautiful finds to brighten your day. Article by Megan De La Rosa | Photography by Pink Poppy Media Beauty has a way of making us smile. Whether it's the sparkle of a timeless gemstone or the positive energy of a meaningful crystal, we're showcasing a few of our favorite finds from two Centennial favorites: Andrew's Jewelers and Crystal Community Tea. 1 . Aurora Indigo Lights loose leaf Tea.  2. Gems at Andrew's Jewlers 3. Quartz : associated with growth, transformation, grounding, and...

Finance + Legal Services

Do I really need a lawyer after an injury?

It is one of the first questions many people ask after they have been hurt. At Ready Law, we hear it often: do I really need a lawyer, or can I handle the insurance company myself? In fact, we see it on Reddit all the time. They may be getting calls from an insurance adjuster, trying to keep up with medical appointments, and wondering whether hiring a lawyer will actually make things easier or just more complicated. Many people wonder whether the cost of a lawyer is worth it.In many injury...

Local Services

A Lifeline of Hope

How one Colorado rescue has placed more than 55,000 puppies into forever homes while building a community of compassion Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Pink Poppy Media On any given Saturday morning, the line begins forming long before the doors open. Families, couples, and hopeful dog owners gather outside Lifeline Puppy Rescue, eager to meet the newest arrivals. By the end of the weekend, dozens of puppies will leave with forever families, each beginning a new chapter thanks to...

Life + Culture

Our Community Mixtape

K4CO, the Radio Love Letter to Colorado Article by Jemma Taylor | Photography by Jacob Barrera Music takes us back to our childhoods. Whether you’re an 80s kid who grew up plugging headphones into your Walkman or a millennial downloading songs onto an MP3 player, each of us has that genre that hits us with a wave of nostalgia. However, through every shift in technology, radio has remained a constant.    K4CO, our Centennial-based station, is led by owners Sara Duke and Josh D’Estrada. They...

Health + Wellness

More Than a Clean Dog

Changing how Colorado families care for their dogs, one healthy habit. Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Pink Poppy Media After nearly 20 years in corporate HR consulting, Christy Boswell was ready to build something rooted in purpose, community, and her love of dogs. When she discovered Scenthound, she saw more than a grooming concept. She saw an opportunity to help pet owners think differently about routine care and give dogs a healthier, happier life.  Today, that mission is the...

Food + Beverage

Sazón's Summer Paleta 'Rita

Because grown-ups deserve an ice cream truck moment, too. Recreate one of Sazón's refreshing summer favorites at home. Article by Lisha Quintana | Owner of Sazón | Photography by Chuck Townsend Photography Serves: 1 Ingredients 2 oz reposado tequila 1 oz triple sec ¾ oz agave 1 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice ½ oz fresh-squeezed orange juice 1 fruit paleta Tajín or chamoy, for the rim (optional) Instructions Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila...