Food + Beverage

Living Al Fresco

Outdoor Spaces for Three Seasons Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Lindsay Barlow, LB Photography Elite Landscape Outdoor Living and Pamela and Rich Cutshall (with children and four-legged family member Koda) gave Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle a sneak peek at their newly renovated backyard. These Chicago transplants love Colorado's outdoor living and called on Elite to help maximize their views in their BackCountry home. Give our readers a description of the space before and after the...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Local Hidden Gems

OcnEats Shares His Favorite Off-the-Beaten-Path Eateries Article and Photography by Larry Herz Nearby Sazón Located on Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree, next to a better-known Mexican restaurant, it is my go-to for tacos and margaritas. This mom-and-pop spot serves Mexican and Latin American fare. The unbeatable Taco Tuesday deal offers each taco at just $2.99. My top pick is the Vampiro, a unique creation that's a delightful blend of a taco, tostada, and quesadilla. It all starts with a...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Vibes, Tribes and Good Times

Punk Kid to President of Operations, a Journey of Success Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Provided At age 14, after getting into some trouble, Justin Adrian moved to Texas to work under his uncle, Master Chef Michael Scott. Given a flimsy aluminum vegetable peeler, a small counter at the back of the kitchen, and 150 pounds of carrots and potatoes, Justin's initiation into the restaurant business was not for the faint-hearted. It took several hours to peel and chop; the peeler broke, and...

September 2024

Health + Wellness

All Smiles

Put your Best Tooth Forward for Back-to-School Article by Sonja Nix “A smile is the universal welcome.”  Max Eastman A bright and cheery smile conveys warmth, acceptance, and joy, regardless of language, culture, or background. One of the most empowering gifts a parent can give their child is the confidence to smile proudly. Station Dental understands that dental health extends beyond the teeth in one's mouth; it mirrors internal and external health. Issues like tooth decay, gum disease...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

Mix and Match

@CorporatelyChic's Nathalie Mukendi Shares Her Insta-Worthy Picks for Summer to Autumn Transitional Wardrobe Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Lindsay Barlow, LB Photography Basic Tee and Jeans We asked Nathalie Mukendi of @CorporatelyChic to style three looks for summer-to-fall transitional dressing. She starts with quintessential Colorado casual: a basic white tee and jeans.  Despite her sophisticated style, her approach to fashion is refreshingly personal: She doesn’t follow trends...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

New Life Luxe

Luxe Reloved's Recherché Vintage Luxury Bags Article by Katie Bibler I love anything vintage: the history, stories, and connections to the past. Vintage luxury handbags are the embodiment of sustainable shopping; they were made using expert craftsmanship and top-quality materials (you can’t assume the same today). As an investment in your wardrobe, they last a lifetime. With a little TLC — rounds of cleaning, conditioning, and polishing — I bring these beautiful bags back to life. I also...

August 2024

Education

Rex to the Rescue

Therapy Dogs PAWSitive Impact at South Metro Area Schools Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Courtesy of Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Arapahoe County Sheriff's Deputy John Gray never imagined he'd be a police officer and a published children's book author. Along with fellow Officer Adam Nardi, Deputy Gray wrote "S.R.O. K9: The Case of the Missing Cake"   to help students learn the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence. Both serve as School Resource Officers and therapy dog...

July 2024

Life + Culture

The Happy Crew

Teens are Amazing Humans: A Desperately Needed Place Article and Photography by Lisa Lord Having three high school students who lived through the pandemic, this story hits close to home. So many of our teens are struggling. They feel lost and disconnected, trying to figure out how to grow up in a way no generation has ever had. Parents have to show up in ways that they never dreamed of. It is daunting from every angle. So when someone comes to stand in the gap to support, teach, and help, it...

July 2024

Arts + Culture

Balance inMotion

Forming Balanced Humans, One Dancer at a Time Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Carmen Morales, JCM Photography Motion Dance Studio believes balance is more than a fundamental skill for dance; it’s a fundamental skill for life, and that's what makes Motion different. What does that mean? Motion doesn’t want dance to be the only activity in which its students participate. It means that passion is more important than perfection, and artistry is more important than rigor.  Motion was...

July 2024

Life + Culture

Who Rescued Whom?

Finding Purpose and the Power of Relationship in Healing Trauma Article and Photography by Angela Kleinsasser Countless trauma victims have come to Bertha for help and healing. Perhaps her success rate is related to her large, motherly presence — showing those who feel unsafe what it means to be protected. Or it may be her own traumatic past that helps her to relate. It might also be that she is a horse.  Bertha lives at Zuma’s Rescue Ranch, a horse-centered rescue ranch just south of...

July 2024