Beauty

Love Living Healthier

Simply All-Natural: Local, Naturally Made Products Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Simply All Natural Chanel Lilley is passionate about holistic remedies. A desire to live a chemical-free lifestyle inspired her to create her own line of naturally made products. In 2020, Lilley began to share her creations with her community and Simply All-Natural was born.  Holistic + Natural For more than 10 years, Lilley has been developing bath and body products that are: All natural. Made...

Style + Beauty

Three Decades of Winning Hearts

The Jeweler Upstairs: A Legacy of Love from Downtown’s Hidden Gem Article by Kathy Roberts How to locate joy: Sometimes it’s hard to find. But in this case, it’s on the second floor of the Sanders Law Firm Building in downtown Colorado Springs at Ted Blum Jewelers (aka The Jeweler Upstairs). Here’s where you’ll find beautifully curated vintage and estate rings, necklaces, bracelets and watches as well as a team of artisans who work non-stop on repairs, custom designs and engravings, insurance...

Arts + Culture

A Love Affair with License Plates

Plates Chosen from 300 Entries To Celebrate Colorado’s 150th Anniversary Article by Kathy Roberts | Photography by Derek Kuhn/CDOR Photo Colorado is turning 150 years old in 2026. To celebrate, the state hosted The Great License Design Contest, a competition to design commemorative license plates in two divisions: Under 13 and Over 13. The assignment was to showcase Colorado in an interesting and historical way that honors its statehood. The Inspiration The competition was inspired by the...

Food + Beverage

Treat for the Tastebuds

503W: Contemporary American Gastro-Faire with an Asian flair Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by 503W Old Colorado City was annexed by Colorado Springs in 1917, but prior to that, it had a colorful past. The first permanent town in the Pikes Peak Region started out as the small settlement of El Dorado in 1859, but the founders soon changed the name to Colorado City. The Colorado Midland Railroad was established and became one of the city’s largest employers. With Colorado Springs...