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...

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...

Food + Beverage

Traditional Moonshine + Modern Twist

3 Hundred Days Distilling: Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by 3 Hundred Days Distilling Mike Girard, owner of 3 Hundred Days Distilling, spent more than 22 years in the military as a bomb technician. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan disarming and dismantling bombs to help protect his brothers in arms. As an explosive ordnance disposal (OED) tech, Girard was highly trained in the chemistry of bomb making to better assist in his efforts. This knowledge eventually came in handy, but for a...

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,”...

Arts + Culture

Macrame is for Everyone!

Red Earth Knots: Creating Something with your Hands Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Red Earth Knots & Jenna Jennings Photography Made popular in the 70s, macrame is a fiber craft that typically involves a combination of knotting and weaving cotton, hemp or jute rope into clothing, décor and accessories. In the “hippy era,” it was considered to be counterculture because it provided a means of self-expression and individuality. If you have been to a craft fair or home décor store...

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...

Home Services

Prepare for Planting Season

Heidrich’s Colorado Tree Farm Nursery: Trees + Plants for Colorado’s Harsh Growing Climate Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Heidrich's Colorado Tree Farm Nursery The Heidrich family has been in the tree business since 1977. Over the years, they have worked hard to establish a successful and trusted business here in our community. As residents in one of the toughest growing climates in the country, they saw a need for trees, shrubs and perennial plants that people could successfully...

Arts + Culture

Live Intentionally

Idyll Manor: Focusing on a Slower Way of Life Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Laura Rachelle Photography It’s a philosophy. Sunday afternoons are for self-care. They are for unplugging and being intentional with your time and efforts. It is about eliminating noise and seeing simple as good enough. Slowing Down Hannah Duffy met her husband in Ireland. There, she learned the European way of life–a slower way of life. Function can be beautiful, and one quality item can suffice...

Sports + Recreation

Treasure Trove for All Things Outdoors

Mountain Equipment Recyclers: Breaking the Barrier to Outdoor Recreation Article by Sydney Schardt | Photography by Amy Nicole Photography Ski. Ride. Camp. Hike. Fish. Cycle. Climb. Paddle. Coloradans are no strangers to the countless outdoor escapades our beautiful state has to offer. Combine a collective love for the outdoors with our city’s knack for community involvement and it would be tough to find a business more befitting Colorado Springs than Mountain Equipment Recyclers (MER). MER...

Education

Consider Composting

Food to Power Expands Compost Opportunities in Colorado Springs Article by Lindsay Tallman | Photography by Food to Power Have you ever thought about where your trash goes? That’s the question Food to Power’s Compost Operations Manager Janerio Hardy hopes to encourage residents of Colorado Springs to consider. He wants people to get curious about where food waste goes and think about how that affects the planet. Local nonprofit Food to Power operates a compost program for businesses and...