Style + Beauty

Mon Petit Salon and Med Spa

Premier Services and Treatments Offer a Valuable Investment in Skin, Health and Well-Being Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Dana Martin Creative When Mon Petit Salon opened in 2012, owner Kamy Auker, knew that big things were in store for her cozy boutique salon in the heart of Loveland. Mon Petit Salon, which means “my little salon” in French, was born out of Kamy’s passion for offering the finest in hair, beauty and medical spa services and treatments coupled with her desire to...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

Healing Community Through Creation

How Our Local Arts Family Invests More Than We See Article by Desiree Gustafson Investment. As we began to brainstorm unique ways that we could tie in this month’s theme with our local communities in a way that would carry weight and provide connection, we began to look around at all the beautiful murals, sculptures, and art installations throughout our town. Loveland may have been branded as the sweetheart city, but it is known both nationally and internationally as an arts community.  From...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Investing Kindness in Your Community

Tips and Ideas for Volunteering Locally Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Caring Canines, Meals on Wheels Loveland, Loveland's Community Kitchen, Loveland Habitat for Humanity There is no deeper joy than that which accompanies helping others, especially when it’s right in your own backyard. Investing in and giving back to your community not only brings with it feelings of helpfulness, purposefulness, satisfaction and accomplishment, but it can breathe new life into a community and...

March 2024

Home + Design

BH Impact

Baessler Homes Focuses on Being a Blessing to the Community Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Dana Martin Creative If you live in Northern Colorado, then chances are you’ve heard of Baessler Homes, have driven past a Baessler Home community, or may even live in one. Founded in 1968 with a simple vision to build the most valuable homes in the marketplace, Baessler has established itself as a mainstay in the industry. Hometown builders to the core, they pride themselves on not being...

February 2024

Wellness

A Better Day Cleaning's Top 5 Tips

A Way to Level Up Your Spring Cleaning Article by Desireé Landt Spring symbolizes renewal and new beginnings.  Many people see a thorough, deep spring cleaning as a way to refresh their living spaces after the long winter months, creating a clean and inviting environment to welcome the season.  There are areas in a professional Spring Cleaning service that may be unintentionally neglected by homeowners doing the cleaning for themselves. If you would like to level up your fresh start, remember...

February 2024

Home + Design

The Essence of Merging Nature & Design

Sage + Grace Botanicals is Creating Living Spaces That Inspire Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Boho West Photos Our homes are our sanctuaries.  It's where we are able to escape, release, and center ourselves. Home is a haven in which we can retreat surrounded by the things and people that we love. Having a soothing and aesthetically pleasing living space can go a long way in making us feel more grounded and relaxed. Adding greenery into our homes is one way to infuse natural...

February 2024

Arts + Culture

Colorado Grown Stone

Handcrafted Garden Delights Article by Sarah Erickson | Photography by Erin Waynick Photography Colorado Grown Stone creates handcrafted mushrooms and tortoises for outdoor spaces and gardens using a high-quality blend of concrete and durable paint designed to last through unpredictable Colorado weather. Founded in June of 2023 from a spare bag of concrete and a desire to create something beautiful out of it, the founder says she is consistently blown away by how delighted people are seeing...

February 2024

Life + Culture

Vultures in Vivid Color

Putting A New Twist On An Old Classic Article by Troy Sinatra of Rosie's Barber & Bar | Photography by Troy Sinatra A Whiskey Old Fashioned with Jasmine Tea & Vanilla    Ingredients ~ 1 oz McConnell’s sherry cask Irish whiskey ~ .25oz Jasmine tea ~ 1 oz rose hip liquor (recipe provided below) ~ .25oz vanilla simple syrup ~ 1 hit angostura bitters Rose Hip L iqueur ~fill a mason jar with cut and sifted rose hips pour vodka until rose hips are submerged let sit for 2-3 days, shaking jar...

February 2024

Life + Culture

New Home, Same Fairytale

A New Chapter Is Ushered In For Grimm Brother's Brewing Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by Delaney Morrow Photography A good fairy tale incorporates characters overcoming obstacles through hard work and perseverance, sprinkled with creativity and imagination, and usually, a whole lot of magic. Most people think of fairy tales and go straight to Disney, but anyone who has read the original Grimm Brothers stories written by famous German writers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, knows that...

February 2024

Food + Beverage

The Better Lovers Cocktail Recipe

Curated by Rosie's Bartender Troy Sinatra Photography by Dana Martin Creative Better Lovers A beautiful cocktail you can craft yourself OR we highly suggest taking your date to see the insanely talented Troy at Rosie's Bar (speakeasy located in the back of Rosie's Barbershop) during the month of Love!   The Better Lovers cocktail has honey along with the woody chamomile that compliments the leather, vanilla and caramel notes in the whiskey. Hibiscus and Cardamaro add an earthy, spicy...

January 2024