Life + Culture

Come In! Everyone’s Welcome!

VFW 5354 Branch Hill Post Has Become a Community Center Article by J.M. Green | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Ask this former Army soldier if he prefers Christian Gonzalez or Chris Gonzalez. He’ll say he’d rather you call him Gonzo. Not an homage to an odd-nosed purple Muppet, but to journalist Hunter S. Thompson. “If you’re a fan, you’ll understand,” he laughs. Which probably means there’s some crazy stories in Gonzo’s past. And there’s the dilemma with many military veterans—there are...

Life + Culture

Local Experiences

’Tis the Season of Thanks: The Perfect Gift Sets Article and Photography by Courtney Kraemer Simply Zero Tea towel, bath bomb, thank you cards—an eco-friendly trio of treasures!  SimplyZero.co   Bike Trail Books/Split Leaf Co. A plant, candle and bookmark—thoughtful gifts from this bookstore-meets-plant-shop.  BikeTrailBooks.co   Lemons and Limes Boutique Kate Spade stationery and bar soap—a unique, elegant indulgence!  LemonsLimesBoutique.com   Rosé Wine Bar Wine lover? Choose a...

Home + Design

Room for Change

Rethinking a Renovation After a Diagnosis Sent One Family’s Plans Down the Drain Article by Kathy Doane | Photography by Matthew J. Capps In 2019, Mason residents Jan and Neil Lewis (then in their early 60s) had come to some conclusions. Both had worked in the U.K. and the U.S. Jan had retired in 2017 after various finance positions. Neil was seriously talking retirement after four decades as a career P&Ger. Their two daughters were grown and established.  The conversation became, “Should we...

Shopping

Prose and Plants

Thankfully, The Perfect Pairing Now in Historic Loveland Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Peanut butter and jelly, chips and salsa, milk and cookies—some things just go better together. But what about books and plants? Well, that’s a match made in heaven you’ll see for yourself once you step inside Bike Trail Books and The Split Leaf Co. store now in downtown Loveland.  This unique shop combines the charm of a local bookshop with the freshness of a plant store...