Beauty

Legacy and Luxe

Turning Yesterday's Legacy into Tomorrow's Luxury Article by Kennedy Clarke | Photography by Emily Niemeier Jewelry is sentimental, carrying stories worth preserving, yet not always in their original form. Mauzie Mays knows this to be true. She has been crafting jewelry for 35 years, both creating new designs and thoughtfully reworking exciting pieces into new ones. She focuses on bridging generations through craftsmanship that is deeply personal, true to style and refreshingly modern.   #1: ...

Life + Culture

Leadership Styled for Lone Tree

Where Trails Meet Policy: Rooted in Community, Shaped by Collaboration, and Defined by Balance Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Lindsay Barlow Stationed at the salon chair, amid the foils, the blowouts and the precision snips, you may not realize it but Marissa Harmon is busy doing the work of a city leader. A hairstylist for more than 20 years, Harmon has honed her hairdressing skills and experienced all the ups and downs of business ownership as a salon owner. And she says that...

Travel

Disney Style Adulting

Cruising on the Disney Treasure Article by Angie Jehu | Photography by Angie Jehu & Stephanie Laster Disney-style adulting on the high seas is an adventure for anyone young at heart. We recently sailed on the brand-new Disney Treasure with friends to celebrate a milestone birthday, sans kids. Some may ask, “Why sail on Disney if you don’t have kids?" Finding your inner princess, prince, super-hero or lovable villain, while appreciating the luxury and comfort your adult self has come to...

Beauty

LUXURY LOCAL ROUNDUP

High Quality Pieces for High Impact Impressions Article by Angie Jehu | Photography by Various Midnight Oil is a bespoke womenswear brand redefining professional staples with sharp tailoring and European craftsmanship. Founded by Rachel Lefort and based in Colorado, each piece is customized and made to order. With pockets for essentials, sweatguards for hustle and stylists ready to assist, power dressing is no longer "a boys’ club". Welcome to the wardrobe women have always deserved. ...

Life + Culture

Why We Concours

At the Heart of the Matter: Behind the Luxury Vehicles and Aircraft Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Scott James Photography It started with a cold when Rowen Martin was three years old. For nearly six weeks, her parents, Whitney and Andrew, found themselves visiting Rowen’s pediatrician more and more frequently. When those visits numbered multiple times a week, they knew this was more than preschool-aged rhinovirus. Whitney’s mom-intuition kicked in, and she started a log of symptoms...

Beauty

Beauty Lies Within

A Journey of Chronic Illness and Self Discovery Article by Angie Jehu | Photography by Various Imagine the unimaginable. You’re 17 years old and exhausted to the point of sleeping 16 hours a day. Feeling dizzy and passing out are your new norms. After visits to specialists and hospitals and countless tests, no one can give you answers or solutions. In the back of your mind, you remember a childhood story about a bullseye rash on your forearm during a hike with your family. While too young...

Education

Friday Night Lights: Band Edition

High School Fall Sports Means Striking Up The Band and Pumping Up the Community Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Austin Smith While most kids wait until August to get back to school, band kids already started band camp in July. Long hot summer afternoons mark the beginning of their commitment to the program. When school starts, they’re practicing early, late, during the week and on Saturdays. They’re arguably the hardest working kids on the gridiron. The Mountain Vista High School...

Life + Culture

Did Someone Say Cheese?

Pet Portraits That Capture Sit, Stay and 'Say What?' Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Fur Baby Photos by NJP Newborn portrait photographer Nickie Cole discovered another niche for her business when trying to capture the essence of her beloved dog, Cody, as he entered his golden years. Fur Baby Photos By NJP (or Nicola Jane Photography) is her way of helping others hold on to the sweet, silly and soulful personalities of our four-legged family members. Nickie shares her tips on how to...

Wellness

Meet Your Neighbor: Miles 4 Madison

Making a Difference, One Park at a Time Article by Angie Jehu & Sonja Nix | Photography by Provided by Miles 4 Madison Jeanette Reynolds shares the story behind her nonprofit, Miles 4 Madison, in memory of her daughter, Madison and dedicated to building inclusive parks in communities and providing recreational opportunities for everyone. Jeannette's son, Cal Reynolds, is co-founder.   TELL US ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTER, MADISON, AND WHY THIS NONPROFIT IS SO SPECIAL? Madison was born in 1994 with...

Life + Culture

High Culture Meets High Country

Refined Cultural Festivals in the High Country For Summer Exploring Article by HRCL Staff Summers in the Colorado high country are hard to beat. Add great food, wine, entertainment, art, and the natural beauty of the mountains; there is no better place to escape from the dog days of the metro area. We've rounded up several options where high culture meets high country, some you may need to wait until next summer to enjoy. But keep them on your radar for 2026. Crested Butte Wildflower Festival...