Local Services

Exterior Endeavors

Refresh Your Home with Spray-Net’s Custom Chemistry Exterior Coatings Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Provided by Spray-Net We like to talk about beauty from the inside out, but what about beauty when it comes to the outside of your home? The idea of painting the exterior of your home can be an intimidating thought. Whether your HOA is asking for an update, or you want a refreshed look, Spray-Net business owner, Matt Gibb and his team are here to help. They use a custom chemistry...

Home + Design

Fox Hill

Where Luxury Homes Meet Sustainable Farming Article by Julie Ann Tripp | Photography by Josh Drovdal with Revl Media Just south of Parker, the houses in Fox Hill have continued to sprout up since the community's inception, where the tranquility of rural living meets the convenience of modern amenities. One thing that hasn't changed is Fox Hill home development's vision, centered around the professionally managed Fox Hill Farm, where redefining the concept of luxury living with a unique...

Home + Design

Looking for Unique

Sometimes It’s the Small Touches that Make the Biggest Difference Article by Elizabeth Watson | Photography by Steven Byers Photography The sign outside the building gives shoppers a glimpse of what to expect. It reads “Novelties, Gifts and Home Goods.” The full picture doesn’t emerge until you’ve spent a little time browsing the shelves and tables of curated merchandise at Nest on Mainstreet. Owner, Shannon Carter says, “Nest on Mainstreet is more than just a cute little store in downtown...

Home + Design

Four Elements Landscape

Your Resource For Creating Your Own Outdoor Oasis Article by Lisa Bakewell | Photography by Abby Watkins I love my cozy home, but I adore my backyard---especially in the summertime! It’s my oasis, my haven for serenity, birdwatching, barbecuing, gardening, entertaining, fire sitting, stargazing---you name it. To say I love my backyard is an understatement. So when I was asked to write this article featuring Four Elements Landscape & Outdoor Living (fourelementslandscape.com), in Littleton...

Home + Design

Effortless Accents

A Queen of Crown Moldings and Carpentry Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Harmony Home Renovations Erica Keene, owner of Harmony Home Renovations is a boss lady in an industry where men tend to take the lead. Her niche? Finishing carpentry, wallpaper and painting. “I’m more focused on those carpentry details, crown molding, baseboards, wainscoting, all the things that give a home personality,” she says. She sees blank walls as a canvas to make a statement. Whether subtle or bold...

Local Services

All For Good

Heather's Pantry is a Light on the Hill For Those in Need Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Provided by Heather's Pantry “I challenge people with, 'if money was no object and you could be doing anything that you want, what would you do with your life?'” Todd Bright’s words activate a drive to serve others. Todd and his wife, Heather, founded Heather’s Pantry to fill a need Heather saw. It was only when she got cancer, that Todd became more involved. Heather passed away in October of...

Health + Wellness

The Sensory Spot

A Haven for Inclusive Play Article by Lisa Bakewell | Photography by Abby Watkins “There are so few options out there for very, very young children, and the IDD community, including our kiddos with sensory needs,” shares Kayla McDonald, co-owner of The Sensory Spot in Parker, Colorado. “A lot of play areas around the country have sensory-friendly ‘zones,’ which in my mind always provided an image of separation. At The Sensory Spot, our entire space is catered toward this population. Not only...

Sports + Recreation

The Avs Better Halves' Heartwarming Impact

Parker Resident, Chandra MacFarland on The Avs Better Halves Contributions Article by Elizabeth Watson | Photography by Michael Martin Two years ago, when Chandra (Chan) MacFarland’s husband Chris received a promotion to his “dream job” of General Manager with the Colorado Avalanche, Chan also stepped into a new role with the nonprofit The Avs Better Halves (ABH). ABH was founded the year the Avalanche came to Colorado in their 1995-96 season. The wives and significant others of the Avalanche...

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Cultivating Memories

Meet the Family Behind Mainstreet Flower Market Article by Julie Ann Tripp | Photography by Brogan Resch Photography, Nicole Ryann Photography In a world full of tight schedules and long days, some people choose to make time and space to stop and smell the roses. Meet Amber and Frencesco Micciche, the owners of Mainstreet Flower Market since April 2022. “We are passionately committed to cultivating a legacy of quality, empathetic service, and unique product offerings ensuring every bloom...

Fitness

Generation Wild

Connecting Youth and Families to Colorado's Beautiful Outdoors Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Provided by Great Outdoors Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado has a mission to preserve, protect and enhance Colorado’s parks, trails, wildlife, rivers and open spaces. They are funded entirely by the Colorado Lottery and they are responsible for a statewide coordinated effort to help connect youth to the outdoors through Generation Wild. Jackie Miller, the executive director at Great...