Food + Beverage

The Better Lovers Cocktail Recipe

Curated by Rosie's Bartender Troy Sinatra Photography by Dana Martin Creative Better Lovers A beautiful cocktail you can craft yourself OR we highly suggest taking your date to see the insanely talented Troy at Rosie's Bar (speakeasy located in the back of Rosie's Barbershop) during the month of Love!   The Better Lovers cocktail has honey along with the woody chamomile that compliments the leather, vanilla and caramel notes in the whiskey. Hibiscus and Cardamaro add an earthy, spicy...

Life + Culture

Hearts & Horses

Friendship Is Always Waiting For You At The Barn Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by Delany Morrow Photography If you have lived in Loveland, or taken a drive to Estes Park or perhaps Carter Lake, you have more than likely driven past the Hearts & Horses nonprofit Therapeutic Riding Facility just west of town on County Road 29.  Nestled against the foothills of our little town is a haven and place to find peace. Its history and the healing it offers our communities are unimaginable...

Arts + Culture

Wild Oats Sewing Company

Stitched Together With Joy & Intention Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by Delaney Morrow Photography Finding something that you love doing, that doesn’t feel like work, and that you have a genuine passion for is not something that everyone always finds in this lifetime. Top that off with being able to share that passion in a way that helps others to find theirs and you have found the perfect alignment for sharing your gifts with the world. Noe Cantu of Wild Oats Sewing Company has...

Arts + Culture

Loveland Hearts Program

The Sweetheart City's Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by Dana Martin Creative Although our town’s name does not originate from any type of romantic inspiration, we have still come to be known worldwide as “The Sweetheart City”. The history of how our quiet town earned that nickname is somewhat of a lesser shared story. In the early 1950s, Loveland’s postmaster, Elmer Ivers, decided that the town could capitalize on the popular misconception of its name and we then began promoting...

Arts + Culture

Burnin' It Up

Local Hat Maker Kerrie Wilson Creating Masterpieces For Us to Love Article by Kerrie Wilson | Photography by Alan Wilson Picture 1  - The Yellowstone Gambler has hand-fired distressing, custom ammunition strap made of turquoise leather, Yellowstone card and turkey feather.   Picture 2 - Artist Kerrie Wilson of Burnin' It Up   Picture 3 - Copper Canyon has hand-fired distressing and it includes a custom blue suede band and peacock feather.   Picture 4 - Friday Night Fedora has been hand...

Wellness

The Source Zero Noco

Northern Colorado's First Zero Waste Boutique Photography by The Source Zero Noco Solid Dish Soap Block w/ tray & Bamboo Pot Scrubber  - Solid Dish Soap, great lather, works great on grease, and is vegan.  Made of coconut and sunflower-based soaps.  Ceramic tray is locally crafted in Windsor, Co.  Shampoo & Conditioner Bars - We carry two different brands; Suds & Co.  & Humby Hair Care.   1 bar of shampoo = 3 bottles of shampoo.  Conditioner bars are amazing bars full of oils that are...

Food + Beverage

Four Aces Martini

A Spring 44 Vodka Martini Photography by Abbie Downes The Four Aces Martini Ingredients: ~ 2 oz Spring44 Vodka ~ 3/4 oz Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur ~ 1/2 oz lime juice ~ 1/2 oz agave ~ 4 black grapes (more for garnish) ~ 1 basil leaf   Directions : In a mixing glass muddle 4 black grapes & 1 large basil leaf. Build and shake. Fine strain into chilled martini glass, garnish with more black grapes on a skewer.   Light, airy, and full of depth! Make this cocktail at home for a...

Wellness

Blend Nutrition

Motivating Others to Live a Life with Purpose Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by Delaney Morrow Photography There are some humans you meet that welcome you with a smile, always treat others like family, and just radiate an aura of genuine kindness. That is what Jacob and Heidi Allam of Blend Nutrition embody, they always emulate sunshine. You will never walk into their shop and not be greeted with a smile and when they ask how you are, they honestly care about your answer. They...

Style + Beauty

A Changing of Perception

Helping Others See Their Own Beauty More Clearly Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by Dana Martin Creative, Wild Bliss Photography With drive and a dedication to help lift others up and feel confident in how they see themselves, Cristina Manwell has created a space aimed at enhancing a positive customer experience. She knows that that experience begins from the ground up, starting first with her and her team. Focused on being a home base for stylists with like-minded goals, she has...

Fitness

Finding The Gold In Life's Storms

A Testament To The Healing Power of Yoga and Community Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by Boho-West Photos To see the world through a lens of grace and to be able to stand within our own authenticity takes an internal strength of character and bravery. When you think of the word resilient, it often is characterized by toughness or the ability to survive when faced with unthinkable obstacles. Indeed, resilience is a harnessing of toughness, but to know the true meaning of resilience...