Education

Empowering Women-Owned Businesses

HERplace: Building a Table Where Every Woman Belongs Article by Lindsay Tallman | Photography by LaFaye Photography & Kala C. Photography When Brittany McNeal started her own business building collapsible bars for events, she was disheartened to learn how expensive it is to be a vendor at a curated market. As the owner of Lonnie Eli & Co., she was determined to create an event that would offer an affordable platform to support women-owned small businesses.  With a background in events, McNeal...

Entertainment

Edible Pieces of Art

SALT & SWINE Charcuterie: Colorful Boards Made Just for You Article by Jessi Scoletti | Photography by Ashley Weeks Photography SALT & SWINE Charcuterie Co. was born from Marianne Compiani's love of art, passion for food, and belief in the power of connection. Every creation reflects a blend of creativity, flavor, and community at the heart of the business.   “We are a charcuterie company that blends creativity with flavor, turning every board into a piece of edible art,” Compiani says.  No...

Life + Culture

Bigger, Brighter, Beautiful!

Brand New Colorado Springs Senior Center Shines for the Over-55 Crowd Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by The City of Colorado Springs There is a fabulous new spot in town for the over-55 crowd. A place for art. A place for exercise. A place for socializing. A place for lunch. A place to simply sit and enjoy a cup of coffee. Wander down to the newly opened Colorado Springs Senior Center and check it out. “I’m so glad that this is finally open. … It’s beautiful,” says 86-year-old...

Home + Design

Smart Home Lighting

AMC Illumination: Give Your Home a Year-Round Glow-Up  Article by Jacey Blue Renner | Photography by AMC Illumination Just in time for cooler temperatures, college football, and holiday celebrations, AMC Illumination, the new lighting arm of the local family-run staple AMC Painting, offers a creative and radiant service: certified Jellyfish Lighting installation. Installations are on the rise as Colorado Springs breezes into fall and nears the holiday lighting season. These permanent outdoor...

Food + Beverage

Bon Appétit!

The French Kitchen: Come for the Food, Stay for the Community Article by Jacey Blue Renner  | Photography by The French Bakery, Dave French, Lauren Nash and Pearline Brutel At once bright and modern, contemporary and light, The French Kitchen brings an effervescence and duality to traditional French pastries and cuisine. You will find a low hum of joy and busyness with every visit, as locals pop by to pick up a half-dozen lemon curd or Nutella Queenets (a pastry of love), a Colorado take on...

Food + Beverage

Allergy-Friendly Meals with a Twist

Three Farm Girls: Creating Inclusive, Delicious Bites for Every Table Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Veronica Rayfield Gearhart & Irene Colella At Three Farm Girls Local Artisan Shop and Eatery, food is more than nourishment–it’s a bridge between cultures, traditions and the growing demand for allergy friendly meals. After years as a practicing chiropractor, Irene Colella began to reconsider her career. Her job was physically demanding, and she was ready for a change. She pivoted...

Entertainment

Music of the West

Flying W Wranglers: Serenading Guests Over Chuckwagon Dinners for Decades Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Flying W Ranch & Jesse Pacheco “We were the cowboys” Music has always been a means of storytelling. Cowboy and Western music is no different; it is the tale of the West. “Across the prairie we did ride, lasso and pistol by our side” Before the proliferation of railroads, the only means of transporting cattle to eastern markets was the cattle drive. Ten to 15 cowboys...

Shopping

Turning Dreams into Reality

Aspen Kitchens: Rooted in Thoughtful Design, Craftsmanship + Full-Service Renovation Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Aspen Kitchens, Carlos Erazo Photography, Smithey & Le Creuset Andrew Kranz had just left the Coast Guard and moved to Colorado Springs, where he decided he wanted to be involved in the kitchen industry. He had been a machinery tech in the Coast Guard and had construction experience before that. The kitchen is the heart of a home, combining the functional as well as...

Entertainment

The Human Connection Algorithm

Pop-Up Art Café: Phone-Free, Art-Centered Gatherings Article by Jessi Scoletti | Photography by Pop-Up Art Cafe Are you craving connection and community here in the Springs? Pop-Up Art Café has everything you need to recharge and focus your attention on things that matter in life for a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Owned and operated by two sisters, Malori Plush and Haley Plush, Pop-Up Art Café is all about helping people slow down and create space for creativity and connection.  "In a...

Professional Services

Life’s Milestones Meet Meaningful Moments

The Parlor: Thoughtfully Designed and Customized Beverage Experiences… Anywhere Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by The Parlor Life unfolds through a series of milestones including birthdays, promotions, engagements, farewells and reunions. Some are planned, while others are unexpected. But the common thread is how these moments bring people together. It’s in those gatherings that life becomes shared, celebrated and remembered. The Parlor is designed for exactly those moments, whether...