Event Planning + Services

Planning Your Holiday Gathering

Tips from an event pro will make your party memorable. Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by MAG Events With the holidays rapidly approaching, it helps to know what to expect when planning a celebration. While intimate gatherings usually come together without a hitch, larger events include more moving parts to think about. We asked Meghan, owner and lead planner of Denver’s 5-star MAG Events, to provide some party planning pointers. How to Begin To start, Meghan recommends nailing down...

Fitness

Dance Institute Invites Us To Dance!

Making it accessible, affordable and for all ages Article by Irene Middleman Thomas Michele Zohn changed her life some 15 years ago to follow her passion. “I distinctly remember sitting in my work cubicle one day, and asking myself, if you could be doing any job right now, what would that be? Without hesitation I said, ‘Teach dance!” That became the launch of Dance Institute Denver. Zohn, who moved to Denver in 2004 from Saint Paul, Minnesota, had previously taught dance classes in the...

Home + Design

Deck the Halls

Live greenery and plants add festive scent and holiday beauty. Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Steve Hebert Most of us have cherished memories of the sights and sounds of the holidays. The fragrant tree and the preparation of mouthwatering delicacies highlight festive holiday traditions. Consider decorating with live plants and greenery to add a special touch. Colorado native evergreens offer a traditional holiday look. You can choose Colorado blue spruce, or Noble or Fraser fir for...

Local Services

Colorado Gift Guide 2025

Treat Anyone to a Spectacular Locally Crafted Gift Article by Anne Hebert Formulary 55 A woman-owned, small business in Pueblo, CO, Formulary 55 offers a line of self-care products for women and men. Every product is produced in carefully crafted small batches with exceptional attention to detail. Beautiful packaging creates a luxurious gift. formulary55.com Carboy Winery Give the gift of the Wild West of American Winemaking with a membership to the Carboy Wine Club. Since 2016, Carboy...

Life + Culture

San Luis Valley Living

Cheap Land Colorado: Exploring the Beauty and Hardship of Living Off-Grid Article by Anne Hebert The San Luis Valley is a place that showcases some of the most extraordinary beauty Colorado has to offer. The mountain views and natural geography are breathtaking, belying the fact that the winter weather is forbiddingly cold and windy. Author Ted Conover explores this dichotomy in his book, Cheap Land Colorado. The book’s title comes from a Google search term used by people looking to relocate...

Finance + Legal Services

The Business of Balance

How Candice Noguera Turns Numbers Into Confidence for Business Owners Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Michael Ryno When Candice Noguera talks about her work, her voice carries both warmth and conviction. As the owner of Bookkeeping & CFO Solutions 5280 , she knows firsthand the challenges small business owners face, and the resilience it takes to push through them. “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that perseverance is everything,” she says. “Especially in those first five...

Fitness

Meeting Clients Where They Are

Helping people from all walks of life optimize health and fitness Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by E2O Health + Performance Physiology As a young athlete, Central Park businesswoman and owner of E2O Health + Performance Physiology, Laura McDonald, became interested in the impact of the body’s relationship to exercise and stress. That interest led her to earn a master’s degree in exercise physiology and biology from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a certification as a clinical...

Local Services

Designed With Intent

Consider locally crafted customized letterpress invitations, cards and gifts. Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Rose Groves - Matlai Photography Cara Jo Knapp is passionate about turning paper into works of art. “Cards and invitations are highly personal,” she says. “Each one reflects the individuality of the sender.” Knapp founded Knapp Design Co. to provide a completely customized stationery experience for her clients. “Every invitation, card or gift we create considers our client...

Home + Design

Illuminating Denver

The Art of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Michael Ryno When Gina Gonzalez took ownership of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives in Denver last November, she was not only starting a business, but also creating a new chapter. “I wanted to get out of corporate life,” she explains. “I wanted something challenging, something that got me out of the house and connected me to the community.” Outdoor Lighting Perspectives has been part of Denver for over 25...

Food + Beverage

A Toast to Autumn

Traveling Mercies shares a favorite fall cocktail recipe Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by From the Hip Photo Sweater weather is a perfect time to gather with friends to share food and drink. A cozy gathering place, Traveling Mercies is an intimate neighborhood oyster and cocktail bar located in Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace. The moniker, Traveling Mercies, is commonly heard in the Southern United States. The term is used to wish travelers a safe journey and sound return. Zachary King...