Finance + Legal Services

Dream Home Construction in Fort Collins

Elevations Credit Union’s construction loan advice for homeowners Article by Kathleen Martin | Photography by Provided by Elevations Credit Union Children often plan their future houses, penciling treehouses, fire poles and slides. While the exact plans change quite a bit, some adults never let go of the dream of building a home of their own. As interest rates fall and temperatures warm, many Fort Collins residents will start the process of building houses that break the mold and suit their...

Arts + Culture

Design a Killer Instagram Feed

5 tips for elevating your Instagram presence Article by Jahna Eichel | Photography by Matthew Hart Whether you’re a blooming entrepreneur, a mom with a side hustle or spearheading a growth-minded enterprise – there is no denying the importance of a premium social media presence.  Back in 2007, market research firm Yankelovich ran a survey of 4,110 people and found out that an average person sees up to 5,000 adverts every day. Today, that number is even higher and the average person sees...

Home + Design

Ample Space Meets Stunning Design

A look inside a stunning home for sale in Loveland Article by Allie Bellows Located in the highly coveted area of Horseshoe Lake, in Loveland, on the peninsula, is this jaw-dropping home, one of the very few for sale in the area. Featuring a unique modern style and an intricately designed interior that can blend with your style seamlessly, this property is not to be missed by those looking to upgrade their residence. This sprawling home is like no other and can be yours, with the current...

Home + Design

Pleasant Pantries

Organizational tips for a functional and aesthetically pleasing pantry Article by Macey VanDenMeerendonk Designing spaces in our home goes beyond aesthetics, factoring in functionality is what really transforms our living spaces. Design brings out individual style and puts our own personality into the environments we live in. Design also means practical and innovative ways to use space. The importance of useful design allows us to optimize storage spaces in our homes so that we can live our...

Local Services

Infinite Possibilities to Elevate

The brand-new photo and video studio in Northern Colorado Article by Allie Bellows | Photography by Tony Deyo An infinity studio, or cyclorama, as it’s known in the business, is coming to Northern Colorado. Inside the offices of The Creative Agency, is the newest cyclorama. Excitement ripples through the offices, as the multitude of ways this innovative studio can be used is the topic of discussion.  “It’s going to elevate every single thing that we do, from our client's shoots to every...

Entertainment

Our Picks for the Ultimate Valentine’s Day

Article and Photography by Celebrate your love with local luxury experiences. These are City Lifestyle’s romantic recommendations for the ultimate way to spend your Valentine’s Day.    The Armstrong Hotel  This local landmark emanates historic charm and excellence in hospitality. 259 S. College Ave Fort Collins    thearmstronghotel.com   The Elizabeth Hotel  The elegance and eclectic style of this local gem accentuates Fort Collins’ vibrance and personality. 111 Chestnut...

Local Services

An Evening of Insight, Encouragement, and Hope

Hope Lives! is “Painting the Town Pink” for one inspiring evening Article by Allie Bellows Describing the event on February 17th as “the Met Gala of Northern Colorado,” legacy ambassador and volunteer at Hope Lives!, Martha Kyler isn’t the only one excited for this incredible event benefiting the charity that does so much for those receiving treatment for breast cancer. A gala, complete with a fashion show as you’ve never seen before, is sure to inspire and give the most beautiful gift of all...

Arts + Culture

Fort Collins' Faces on the Rise

A showcase of the emerging talent and creative forces that are shaping our artistic scene Article by Macey VanDenMeerendonk Fort Collins fosters a community of budding artists. The local talent and artistic expression contribute to the vibrance and community centric attitude that Fort Collins embodies. With a vast display of the arts, from performers to musicians to artists crafting with their hands, our artistic landscape has depth and character. In this article, we are shining a spotlight on...

Arts + Culture

Sparking a (Wild) Fire

Local author, Laura Pritchett’s latest novel looks at a local event in a whole new way Article by Allie Bellows | Photography by Leslie Reeves Describing Northern Colorado as her “soul home”, local author Laura Pritchett hails from Colorado and couldn’t be more proud of it. Serving as endless inspiration, her home state is the setting of her latest book, Playing With (Wild) Fire, which draws inspiration from the Cameron fire that burned just a few years ago. Pritchett sat down with us at Fort...

Arts + Culture

Inviting Guidance with Living the Artist’s Way

How a bestselling author uses her own advice daily to seek guidance Article by Allie Bellows International bestselling author, advocate for self-change, and “high priestess” of creativity, who wrote the book that changed how creativity is thought of, The Artist’s Way, has another life-changing book to add to her impressive repertoire. Living the Artist’s Way is her latest book, which is all about putting her previous book to practice.     Julia Cameron’s bestselling book, The Artist's Way...