Food + Beverage

Breads and Pastries and Cakes – Oh My!

Paris Baguette: French Bakery with a South Korean Twist Article by Jessi Scoletti | Photography by Paris Baguette & Alyvia Aernouts Paris Baguette is a South Korea-based, French-inspired bakery right here in Colorado Springs. What makes this shop stand out?  “We bake our goods fresh for anyone to enjoy,” says Brianna Montoya, service manager at the local store. “Anything from cakes, sandwiches and breads are made, prepared and built daily to ensure quality.”  The lineup includes French...

Beauty

Scalp Care + Relaxation

Collective Hue: A Japanese Head Spa, Embracing the Modern and the Ancient Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Collective Hue In today’s fast-paced world, multitasking is often a necessity rather than a choice. At Collective Hue Salon and Spa, it’s been thoughtfully transformed into a luxurious experience. Scalp, Hair + Mind A Japanese head spa is a therapeutic treatment focused on the health of the scalp, hair, and mind. Rooted in traditional Japanese wellness practices, this...

Travel

Fall in Love with Camping 

Black Tree Resort: An 80-Acre Respite to Reconnect and Reset  Article by Jacey Blue Renner  | Photography by Black Tree Resort Picture this: You’ve driven an hour outside of Colorado Springs with nothing but the desire for beauty, the solace of nature and delicious custom chef-driven meals, delivered directly to your tent. No camp stove, no sleeping bags, no Therm-a-Rest; just you, ready to unplug and escape, as you head toward Lake George.  For the Love of Mountains  Speaking with Nabil...

Arts + Culture

The Art of Stillness

Yanagi Botanic Arts: Heidi Almosara Brings Ikebana to Colorado Springs Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Heidi Almosara & John Rees In a quiet studio tucked into Colorado Springs’ historic Trolley District, a centuries-old Japanese artform is blooming in an unexpected place. Heidi Almosara, founder of Yanagi Botanic Arts, offers the local community something rare and beautiful: the chance to experience Ikebana—the mindful, meditative Japanese art of flower arrangement. A Long...