Life + Culture

A Treehouse with a Story

Colorado Camelot: An Intentional Place of Peace Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Ian Warren Photography The crackle of the wood fireplace and the muffled sound of the creek rushing under ice sets the stage as we sip our hot beverages and the dog settles on the couch next to us. Even she knows the purpose of this space. One lazy leg hangs from the plush seat as she settles her snoot next to her owner in anticipation of attention. There is a silence to the forest; we take a moment to...

Shopping

Home, Clothing, Gifts... Sustainably

Mountain Standard Goods: A Little Something for Everyone Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Mountain Standard Goods Looking for a decidedly different place to shop? Head downtown. Directly across from Acacia Park, you’ll find a terrific shop filled with ethically and sustainably made fashion, as well as lots of vintage goods. It’s owned by two sisters: Jessie and Hannah Gingrich. “We’re taking something that would have ended up in the landfill and giving it a second life,”...

Food + Beverage

Flavors of Mexico

Inefable: Bringing the Seven Regions of Mexican Cuisine to Colorado Springs Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Bordon Inc Photography Mexico is a large and geographically diverse country. Its regions comprise lush jungles, arid desserts, and thousands of miles of coastline. There are, in fact, seven distinct regional cuisines in Mexico that have been developed from the native crops, spices and proteins of each region. Chef Fernando Trancoso’s concept for his new restaurant, Inefable, is...

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...