Home + Design

Crafting Designer Entrances

FRISCO Gate Designs Estate Gates Where Elegance Meets Engineering Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Matt Rees A custom-built gate produced by FRISCO Gate, a full-service, locally owned welding and fabrication business, sets a property apart from the rest. With over a decade of experience, they specialize in handcrafted gates tailored to each client’s vision. From intricate designs to precision engineering, customers know they are getting the best from Matt Rees and his team.  “Our...

Local Services

More Than Coffee

Marvin’s Place Serves Up Hospitality, Kindness and Community Article by Cassidy Ritter | Photography by @danrichard.co When visiting Marvin’s Place in Downtown Parker, you’ll often see guests reading a book, chatting with a friend or striking up a conversation with a stranger. What you won’t find is someone typing away on their laptop because the specialty coffee shop doesn’t have Wi-Fi. That aspect was an intentional decision by owners Chris and Tasha Gary, who opened Marvin’s Place in March...

Life + Culture

Unleash the Stars

Highlighting Eight Ladies Who Are Dreaming Big and Defining What It Means to Reach for the Stars and Find Success Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Ollie Casaretto General Manager at Indochine Cuisine  What are you passionate about? My passion is creating a space where people feel truly welcomed and safe, especially those who often struggle to find food they can trust. Working alongside my mentor, Yume Tran, has shown me how much care and intention go into every...

Life + Culture

Weathering Storms

Kathy Sabine Talks About Her Career and Skin Cancer Journey Article by Cassidy Ritter | Photography by Provided Kathy Sabine is a mom, wife, meteorologist, journalist and long-time Parker resident.  While several people have watched her on 9News for the last 33 years, many don’t know that she developed a love for journalism and weather by chance.  Kathy was the first person in her family to go to college. She started out studying veterinary science at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo before...

Food + Beverage

The Art of "Both"

Meet the women bringing heartfelt hospitality to Parker Article by Kristen Gonzales and Sonja Nix | Photography by Angela Grissom of Angela Marie Creative At Entrambi Catering, connection and culture meet to create authentic experiences. The name, meaning “both’ in Italian, represents a balanced approach; both elevated and approachable, refined and welcoming, intentional and effortless. Entrambi believes that true hospitality involves making guests feel cared for and that food is more than...

Arts + Culture

The Power of Women

Women Promoting Change In Douglas County, One Charity At A Time Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided The need was overbearing, but the solution was simple. New mothers needed portable cribs in Jackson, Michigan, but the $10,000 price tag was astronomical. Karen Dunigan saw it as an opportunity. Get 100 women in one room, fund the cost together and leave with a remarkable sense of community and accomplishment. And so began the first alliance of 100 Women Who Care. For Suzanne...

Fitness

Women Entrepreneurs Of Parker

By investing in Hotworx franchises, two local Parker women created a rampant success Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided and Kristen Gonzales Hotworx franchises fell into the laps of Amy Nicholas and Jennifer Young when they least expected them, but needed them the most. “I was a stay-at-home mom for a long time, and I always kind of felt like I wanted to do something more,” Amy explains. “My husband and I were both athletes growing up, so being physically active and staying...

Fitness

Feel Better and Move Better

The Kind of Movement That Builds Strength and Becomes Passion Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Kristen Beccia What started out as an investment quickly became a passion for Chad Spears, Owner of Discover Strength. He shares, “As I began to understand the true, long-term, benefits of strength training, I became super passionate about it. Having spent most of my life as an athlete and coach, I’ve always associated strength training with athletic performance. Learning about the...

Home + Design

Interior Makeover

Painted Kitchen Kabinets Encourages Colorful and Bold Upgrades Article by Cassidy Ritter | Photography by Provided Out with the dark stain and in with the sage — that’s what one homeowner in Clarke Farms chose to transform her kitchen. The work was done in a matter of days by Painted Kitchen Kabinets, a local business specializing in cabinet and interior door refinishing.  “It was one of those [projects] that completely transformed everything,” Dennis Malaney, co-owner of Painted Kitchen...

Travel

Legacy in the Making

Creating Memories Through Travel With Recommendations From An Expert Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided Some of the most defining moments in life don’t happen at home. They happen somewhere unfamiliar — on a beach at sunset, in a cobblestone town square, on a ship at sea surrounded by the people you love most. For travel agent Amy Hawley, owner of Gem Travel, investing in travel is the greatest gift for family and friends. She understands the transformative power of...