Life + Culture

Doing Good Where It Matters Most: Home

From the Douglas County Community Foundation to Meals on Wheels, these diverse nonprofits seek to enrich the lives of everyone who calls Douglas County home Article by Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle staff | Photography by Provided As spring draws near, the Douglas County Community Foundation is settling into 2025 with renewed energy to advance the Foundation's vision and mission as it continues to uphold its commitment to the Douglas County community. DCCF provides leadership and responsible...

Home Services

Meet Your Neighbor: Holly Coors & Taylor Smith

Mom and Daughter Team Up to Help Others Find their Family Home Article by Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle staff | Photography by David Dillon Mother-daughter real estate team, Holly Coors and Taylor Smith, talk about their deep roots in Colorado, making a home in Douglas County and finding joy in family.   Holly, tell us about your background:  I was born into family with a very recognizable name and product but was grounded with humble roots. I pursued a master’s degree in International...

Home + Design

Mocha Mousse: Pantone’s Color of the Year

Add This Luscious, Scrumptious Color Seasonally or Long Term Article by Kendra Phillips If you’re even vaguely familiar with the world of fashion, arts, and color, you’ve definitely heard of Pantone, the lifestyle company that is known for its iconic colors and creating trends to bring into every aspect of your life. Each year, they announce a trendsetting Color of the Year, and for 2025 it’s Mocha Mousse.  Mocha Mousse is a vibrant, yet neutral taupe brown that evokes the senses and creates...

Shopping

5 SOFT SKILLS for your home

Sharpen your design intelligence with a little help from these local stores. Article by Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Provided Mountain Home Find their massive barn at 27965 Meadow Dr. Evergreen 303-674-3345   mountainhome.net   Poonam's By Design Park Meadows Showroom 8345 Park Meadows Center Lone Tree 303-792-5620   poonamsbydesign.com   Home to Home New and Consigned Furniture 8200 S. Colorado Blvd. Centennial  303-974-8643   hometohomeco.com   SNH...

Home + Design

Arch Inspiration for Modern Living

The Arch: A Classic Interior Feature Stands the Test of Time Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Lisa Lord Architectural arches symbolize renewal, rebirth, victory, and passage. They signify strength, support, and a connection to the divine. One of the earliest architectural examples of ‘form follows function,’ arches allow supported weight to be more evenly dispersed across all sides and add decorative visual interest. Romans used them in aqueducts and bridges; Gothic builders incorporated...

Entertainment

Classical Music for the Masses

A Conductor for the 21st Century: Symphony of the Rockies’ Devin Patrick Hughes Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Lisa Lord Artistic Director and Conductor of Symphony of the Rockies Devin Patrick Hughes’ passion for symphonic music is as palpable as his red shoes. Think of the dramatic opening of Beethoven’s Symphony Number 5, its strings hitting each note of this well-known melody with conviction and urgency. Or Mozart’s Symphony 40 in G-minor’s galloping, almost optimistic beginning...

Health + Wellness

Recovery With Zivel

Making Recovery a Vital Part of Everyday Life Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by provided Whether people are competitive athletes, avid exercisers, dealing with chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, or mental health issues, various forms of recovery help alleviate the body’s stress and inflammation. “We’re all walking around with inflammation,” says Deena Taylor, owner of Zivel Performance and Recovery in Highlands Ranch. “All of our services, one of them, if not all, are going to...

Arts + Culture

Courage Crosses

Artist Amy Dixon Channels Inspiration into Lenten Tithing Article by Amy Dixon | Photography by provided Last year, I gave away 120 small (5x7” and 6x6”) original collaged paintings to mostly strangers via social media. The idea emerged in church on Ash Wednesday, pondering if I thought I could actually succeed in “giving up” something for Lent. Instead, I focused on something positive and paid it forward with art — in a sense, tithing art to individuals to spread a bit of light into the lives...

Food + Beverage

Around Town: Favorite Date Night

Celebrate Valentine's Day Like a Local Article by Sonja Nix Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle asked three local movers and shakers how they like to spend their date nights. From an at-home cozy evening to a night on the town, you'll find something that interests you and your beloved. Lone Tree Mayor Marissa Harmon and her husband, Chris, love to spend time right here in the Lone Tree community. Dinner at Sierra, followed by a show at the Lone Tree Arts Center suits them perfectly. Sometimes...

Travel

Postcards from the Galápagos

The Galápagos Islands sit 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador near the Equator. Due to their remoteness, the Galápagos are home to nearly 9,000 species that have developed and evolved isolated, resulting in wildlife that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. This intrigued Charles Darwin when he visited in 1835, inspiring his theory of evolution by natural selection (or survival of the fittest).In October 2024, Highlands Ranch Travel Owner, Marcie Lauritsen-Mann, and Travel Advisor, Linda...