Home + Design

A Century of Quality and Style

American Furniture Galleries: Keeping Colorado Homes on the Best-Dressed List Article by Kathy Roberts | Photography by Margarett Hansen Photography & Special Collections, Pikes Peak Library District, Stan Payne/ There’s something to be said for being the oldest furniture store in Colorado. Buffeted by discounters and online retailers, the century-old American Furniture Galleries is stronger than ever. Much of that can be attributed to its reputation as the go-to choice for interior...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Make Every Dollar Count in Retirement 

Defined Wealth: Financial Planning for a Long Life Article by Ashley Hamershock At last tally, financial advisor Scott Palmer had counted 576 different ways to take Social Security.  576 ways.  “I think Social Security is misunderstood,” says Palmer, owner of Defined Wealth. This boutique firm specializes in retirement planning for clients ages 55 and older.  Making the Most of Social Security “Most people don’t use Social Security as part of their portfolio,” Palmer says. “We see Social...

March 2024

Entertainment

Investing in Human Connection

Storyteller and Musician Breathes New Life into Timeless Lyrics Article by Lindsay Tallman | Photography by Stellar Propeller Studio, LaFaye Photography, J. Chang-Tablada Photography As a multi-disciplinary artist and mixed-race Asian American of Filipino, Korean, and Irish descent, J. Chang-Tablada is a musician and storyteller who delights audiences by bringing his love of music and stories to the stage. For 44 years, Chang-Tablada has been playing the piano and singing to bring live music...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Innovative Mexican Fusion

Eleven18: Family Recipes with Multicultural Twists Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Bordon Inc & Susan Baur Photography Eleven18 is one of the hottest new restaurants in downtown Colorado Springs. It started as a food truck until its owner, Chef Beto Reyes, had the opportunity to rent out the space formerly known as Folklore. Specializing in Mexican Fusion cuisine, Reyes is bringing his authentic family recipes to life with innovative multicultural twists. Formative Education Reyes...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Recreating Forgotten Cocktails

Tipperary Cocktail Parlor: Scratch Cocktails and Mocktails with a Contemporary Spin Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Inez Fitzgerald Photography Tipperary Cocktail Parlor was originally meant to be an Irish cocktail bar within an Irish gastropub. When the Irish gastropub Folklore  closed, Tipperary was still the pulse of the building. Named after a region in Ireland, Tipperary Cocktail Parlor fit the character and feel of the old building that houses it. Prohibition Era Concept ...

March 2024

Wellness

Investing in Health

TFP Aesthetics: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Explained Article by Sydney Schardt | Photography by Margarett Hansen Photography The Family Practice has a new face in town. Meet Bridget Lee, FNP-C, a nurse practitioner who, in collaboration with nurse practitioner Darragh Gott, BC-FNP, CD, is shining the light on the benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.  Tell me about how you got started in this industry and why Hormone Replacement Therapy became such a focus for...

March 2024

Local Services

Investing in Our Community

Habitat for Humanity: Affordable Homes for the Region's Workforce Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Emma Price Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity Home ownership isn’t the foregone conclusion that it used to be—especially in an expensive area like the Pikes Peak Region. Habitat for Humanity is here to help. Established in 1976 in Georgia, with the Pikes Peak affiliate launching a decade later, this nonprofit builds and repairs homes because its founders believed that everyone should...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Road Trippin’

Wayfarer Vans: The Perfect Hybrid of Tent Camping + RVing Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Michael Auffant The road trip is the quintessential symbol of freedom and versatility in life. Songwriters have been singing about it for years. Unplugging and getting out into the countryside to explore, all while still carrying life’s little comforts, gives a whole new meaning to square footage. Ian Horgan converted his first van in 2015 to allow himself the freedom to take to the open...

March 2024

Education

Investing in Veterans

Wild Warrior Adventures: Helping Soldiers Reintegrate after Battle Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Kenny Flanagan Jonny Benton found himself on his last mission. One more before heading home. It had been a 15-month deployment in Afghanistan with the 173rd Airborne and he was ready. They were scheduled to set up this last forward-operating base and head out. It was routine. Until it wasn’t. Jonny found himself and 48 other personnel on the mission surrounded by 200-500 insurgent...

March 2024

Home + Design

Luxury Homes for 40 Years

Comito Design | Build: Honoring the Past and Looking to the Future Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by The Elan Studio History and reputation. Those are the sturdy pillars upon which Comito Design | Build stands. “We’ve been deeply rooted in this community and we’re not going anywhere,” says Nate Banet, one of two managing partners for this luxury home builder. Comito, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, was founded by second-generation home builder Claude Comito. He...

February 2024