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Luxury Homes for 40 Years
Comito Design | Build: Honoring the Past and Looking to the Future Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by The Elan Studio History and reputation. Those are the sturdy pillars upon which Comito Design | Build stands. “We’ve been deeply rooted in this community and we’re not going anywhere,” says Nate Banet, one of two managing partners for this luxury home builder. Comito, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, was founded by second-generation home builder Claude Comito. He...
February 2024
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Macrame is for Everyone!
Red Earth Knots: Creating Something with your Hands Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Red Earth Knots & Jenna Jennings Photography Made popular in the 70s, macrame is a fiber craft that typically involves a combination of knotting and weaving cotton, hemp or jute rope into clothing, décor and accessories. In the “hippy era,” it was considered to be counterculture because it provided a means of self-expression and individuality. If you have been to a craft fair or home décor store...
February 2024
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Consider Composting
Food to Power Expands Compost Opportunities in Colorado Springs Article by Lindsay Tallman | Photography by Food to Power Have you ever thought about where your trash goes? That’s the question Food to Power’s Compost Operations Manager Janerio Hardy hopes to encourage residents of Colorado Springs to consider. He wants people to get curious about where food waste goes and think about how that affects the planet. Local nonprofit Food to Power operates a compost program for businesses and...
February 2024
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Treasure Trove for All Things Outdoors
Mountain Equipment Recyclers: Breaking the Barrier to Outdoor Recreation Article by Sydney Schardt | Photography by Amy Nicole Photography Ski. Ride. Camp. Hike. Fish. Cycle. Climb. Paddle. Coloradans are no strangers to the countless outdoor escapades our beautiful state has to offer. Combine a collective love for the outdoors with our city’s knack for community involvement and it would be tough to find a business more befitting Colorado Springs than Mountain Equipment Recyclers (MER). MER...
February 2024
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