Life + Culture

From Heart to Glass

At Sweet Heart Winery it’s About Creating Experiences, Connection and Unforgettable Wine Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Dana Martin Creative Set upon a picturesque, quintessential Rocky Mountain backdrop sits one of Loveland’s most distinctive landmarks and crown jewels; Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center. What new owner Charles Oster refers to as the Sweetheart Valley, is where the charming winery is beautifully perched, surrounded by vineyards, tucked inside of Devil’s Backbone...

October 2024

Life + Culture

A Fusion of Art & Coffee

A Rose Latte Dream By The Muse Article by The Muse | Photography by Delaney Morrow Photography The Muse was born in 1993, when owner, Kyle Dallabetta, opened a coffee cart, one of the first businesses to bring espresso to the town of Loveland. Muse became a brick-and-mortar coffee shop and bakery in 1995, and has continued to serve the community since. Kyle and his wife Jane DeDecker, a nationally recognized sculptor, curated Muse to encompass a fusion of art and coffee. Muse is a space where...

October 2024

Life + Culture

Savory Southwestern Fare

Taste Local Serves Up Distinctive Breakfast and Lunch Items Article and Photography by Taste Local Featuring house made corn pudding, chorizo, poached eggs, and chorizo—The Southwestern is a staple on the Taste Local breakfast menu and they're sharing their famous corn pudding recipe with us!  House Made Corn Pudding ● 2 bags corn ● 1 ½ c milk ● 12 eggs ● 1 c sugar ● ⅔ c arrow root ● 2 T salt/pepper/paprika/onion powder ● 2 t baking powder ● 2 c pepper jack ● ½ c green chile ● 8...

October 2024

Food + Beverage

A Rich Tapestry of Colors, Textures, and Flavors

From Scratch Farm is Designing Intentional Outdoor Spaces and Making Delicious Food Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Delaney Morrow Photography Fresh, nutrient-rich, mouthwatering, intentional. If you were to peruse any of the expertly designed, land-efficient farms built by From Scratch Farm or taste a delectable dish prepared by From Scratch Farm catering, these are the descriptors that immediately come to mind. Not just any catering or landscaping company, From Scratch Farm...

October 2024

Food + Beverage

Colorado Coffee Company's Espresso Martini

A Delectable Potion That Serves as a Delicious Pick-Me-Up Article by Colorado Coffee Company | Photography by Delaney Morrow Photography At their second location Colorado Coffee Company offers a full service bar, perfect for evening work sessions, happy hour, or even trivia nights!  Colorado Coffee Company's Espresso Martini  ~ ½ oz of coffee liquor ~ 2 oz of Vodka  ~ ½ oz of pure cane sugar  ~ 2 shots of Colorado Coffee Espresso Blend Directions - Pour over into a cocktail shaker   ...

October 2024

Food + Beverage

Sage's Smoke Show

A Bold Escape for Your Senses Article by Sage Speakeasy & Lounge | Photography by Delaney Morrow Photography The Smoke Show is a mezcal based cocktail that was masterfully created by Sage Speakeasy & Lounges' head mixologist Shaun Parish, to play across the palette and ALL of the senses. Uniquely combining Cynar with Vago Elote Mezcal, this one-of-a-kind cocktail presents a uniquely smokey and lightly bitter profile that grabs your palate in wonderful curiosity and surprise; followed with a...

October 2024

Style + Beauty

Trends, Styles and Charming Touches

Getting Fall Style-Ready with Local Boutique, The Spruced Goose Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Delaney Morrow Photography While perusing the dreamy displays of apparel, jewelry, home decor and more at the Spruced Goose Boutique, visitors are immediately immersed into a charming world of aesthetic delights and contemporary style. Located at The Promenade Shops at Centerra, The Spruced Goose is a woman, veteran, and law-enforcement-owned, small business that specializes in the latest...

August 2024

Local Services

Ouzel Creative

Using Style and Branding to Help Their Clients Stand Out From the Crowd Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Dana Martin Creative Husband and wife team, Shawn and Katy Delehoy of Ouzel Creative are blending design, marketing and sustainability to create clear and cohesive branding for their clients with a distinctive flourish and style unlike any other. Ouzel Creative was established in January of 2022 and has been helping businesses nationwide with marketing, branding, websites and...

August 2024

Style + Beauty

Rare Downtown Gems

Check out These Delightful and Peruse-Worthy Shops in Our Local Communities Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Loveland & South City Lifestyle Team There’s no shortage of enchanting shops to explore in our local communities. From antiques to flowers, music, crystals, home decor and more, our local landscape is filled to the brim with charming boutiques and friendly faces eager to help you find just the thing that you’re looking for. For this month’s Style Issue, we decided to saunter...

August 2024

Education

Caring Canines

A Look Into the Life-Changing and Positive Impact of Therapy Dogs Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Caring Canines, Don Allingham, Lindsay Chacon Nothing quite compares to the unconditional love that a dog can provide. When we come home to their eager faces, even the longest day can melt into pure love and delight. However, the hardworking and kind-hearted team at Caring Canines has seen firsthand how dogs, particularly therapy dogs, not only provide unconditional love, but enhance...

July 2024