Home + Design

Evolving Style, Lasting Legacy

Beyond Aesthetic: Uncovering a Rich History Through a Century of Evolving Design Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Provided In modern jargon, an "aesthetic" often implies uniformity: a carefully curated look that favors soft neutrals and color-coded palettes. The Highlands Ranch Mansion is decidedly “non-aesthetic” when viewed through this co-opted definition. Rather than a singular style, its exterior and interior styles diverge significantly, from simple homestead to Art Deco...

Style + Beauty

Western Style, Made With Love

Lone Tree Custom Hat Shop Harvey Martin Creates The Perfect Head Topper for the Cowboy and the Cowboy-At-Heart Article by Jennifer Starbuck | Photography by Angela Marie Creative Julianne Martin and Anne Ingham are longtime Lone Tree neighbors who turned their love of entertaining, travel, and style into a custom hat shop, cutting, steaming, and styling their Western-inspired creations at high-end events such as weddings and conferences.  A combination of family names, Harvey Martin Hats is...

Health + Wellness

Dr. Colleen McQuire

Meet Your Neighbor: Catching up with Dr. Colleen McGuire of Cottonwood Psychiatry Article by Angela Grissom | Photography by Provided Tell us a bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I spent a portion of my childhood in St. Kitts, where my father was studying monkeys. I moved to Denver in 1999 to go to vet school, though it turned out I was better with people than animals, so I decided to go to Osteopathic Medicine School at Touro University in California. I currently...

Style + Beauty

Style Makers

The Women Quietly Shaping How Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree Dress Article by Angela Grissom | Photography by Angela Marie Creative Just when it feels like summer will last forever, the first crisp morning reminds us that fall has arrived. One day you're reaching for breezy dresses and sandals; the next, you're standing in front of your closet wondering how to layer, what still works, and whether anything feels fresh. Fortunately, inspiration is closer than you think. From boutique owners with...

Home + Design

Embracing Autumn At Home

Four Designer Tips For a Cozy, Welcoming Home This Fall Article by Lauren Simmons | Photography by Stock Photography, Provided As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, there's something special about creating a home that feels warm, comfortable, and inviting. The good news is that the transition into fall doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, some of the most impactful seasonal updates are often the simplest, relying on thoughtful details that add warmth, texture, and...

Arts + Culture

Professional Standards, Joyful Hearts

The Vision Behind Prima Dance Co. In Lone Tree Article by Christine DeHerrera | Photography by LindsayBarlow Photography The moment you walk through the door at Prima Dance Co, you know you’ve arrived somewhere special. Every detail has been considered, from the natural light streaming into each studio space to the couches where parents gather with coffees in hand. Here, professional standards meet joy and smiles. It takes a visionary to create this kind of magic. Former professional dancer...

Life + Culture

Meet Your Neighbor: Katie Trexler McLean

A local former TV anchor shares hard-earned lessons on motherhood Article by Angela Grissom | Photography by provided by Katie Trexler McLean Katie Trexler, Emmy-winning TV journalist and current Lone Tree resident, is the author of the newly released  What Do I Tell My Daughter?, a memoir about losing her sense of self while balancing career and motherhood.   Tell us about yourself and how you came to live in Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree. I was born and raised in Littleton, graduated from...

Home Services

More Than A Job

How One Highlands Ranch Family Built a Business Around Opportunity Article by Angela Grissom | Photography by Angela Marie Creative, provided For many teenagers, getting a first job is a rite of passage, a chance to earn spending money, learn responsibility, and gain independence. For 16-year-old Josiah, however, that milestone carries far greater meaning. Josiah lives in Highlands Ranch with his parents and younger brothers Charlie and Marshall. He has Mosaic Down Syndrome, a condition that...

Health + Wellness

The Right Step Inc. Gets New Digs

The Volunteer-Based Equine Therapy Organization Moves to Sedalia Article by Julianna Thornberg | Photography by Provided by The Right Step Inc. The Right Step Inc. is excited to announce its new home at Of Horse You Can! Village at the Denver Polo Club in Sedalia. The new facility provides expanded space for adaptive riding, equine connections, and community programs helping individuals of all abilities build confidence and independence through the immeasurable power of horses. With more...

Home + Design

Scrapbooking With Paige Taylor Evans

Preserving Memories In A Unique Way That Doesn’t Involve Scrolling On Your Phone Article and Photography by Paige Taylor Evans If I’m being completely honest, 16-year-old me was mortified beyond belief to be walking with my mom into Yesterday’s Scrapbooking Store in Redmond, Wash. I was simply looking for the job my parents required to pay for the gas to power my newfound freedom in the form of a driver’s license. I rolled my eyes as we entered. Scrapbooking?! No way! That’s only for old...