Style + Beauty

Inside Her Bag

The women of Family Hearing share the little things they carry through their day. Article by Sarah Schierkolk | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography Between patient appointments, family schedules, and the steady rhythm of caring for others, the women of Family Hearing carry more than just the essentials. Their bags are part survival kit and part storybook, filled with the small things that keep life moving and the meaningful pieces that remind them why they do what they do. In a field...

Wellness

Receiving as a Spiritual Practice

Reclaiming Balance, Worthiness, and Grace Through the Art of Receiving Article by Jennesa Yanez, MA LPC Many women are natural givers. We give our time, energy, love, and care to everyone around us. It feels instinctive, like breathing. For many of us, receiving doesn’t come easily. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable accepting help, brushed off a compliment, or found yourself saying, “It’s okay, I’ve got it,” even when you didn’t, this one’s for you. The truth is, receiving is a spiritual...

Life + Culture

Power in Her Hands

The quiet work of care, connection, and legacy unfolding all around us Article by Sarah Schierkolk | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography We all know a woman like this. The one who shows up before she’s asked. Who carries more than anyone realizes, yet somehow still makes space for others. The one who listens a little longer, gives a little more, and holds steady when everything around her feels uncertain. She might be the calm in a crisis. The voice of wisdom in a hard decision. The one...

Style + Beauty

The Pampered Mom Gift Guide

A Curated Collection of Local Experiences to Restore, Refresh, and Care for Her Beyond Mother’s Day Article by Sarah Schierkolk | Photography by Provided Motherhood is beautiful, demanding, and often centered around everyone else. This Mother’s Day, we invite you to turn the focus back to her. From moments of quiet relaxation to indulgent, confidence-boosting experiences, these thoughtfully curated local favorites are designed to restore, refresh, and celebrate the women who give so much, with...

Finance + Legal Services

Protection. Stability. Growth.

Smart money conversations with The Lavelle Group, chocolate included. Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography You’ve probably heard the saying, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today.” When it comes to money, let's adjust that slightly, “The best time to start saving was at two weeks old. The second-best time is today!” And here’s the good news. While we may not have had a brokerage account in the nursery, we can start that early for our children. And...

Finance + Legal Services

When the IRS Comes Calling

One business owner’s tax nightmare and the expert guidance that turned panic into a plan. Article by Kevin Getz | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography It’s all fun and games until you get a letter from the IRS. Just ask Dale, the owner of A-Action Automotive. He thought his accounting software had everything under control, including the withholding taxes for all his employees. And although the quarterly tax forms were completed and sent to the IRS on time, no one was checking whether the...

Wellness

Better Every Day

James Anderson is building confidence and independence through adaptive fitness Article by Julie Walker | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography Small actions repeated consistently until they become habits. That’s where James Anderson believes real change begins. Working closely with individuals with disabilities and neurodivergence, he has seen firsthand how steady effort from both clients and parents leads to lasting transformation. For James, progress isn’t defined by dramatic...

Home + Design

Replace Chaos With Confidence

How Bloom Kitchens’ Design/Build Process Helps Homeowners Move Forward With Peace of Mind Article by Julie Walker | Photography by The Humble Lion Photography & Bloom Kitchens You’ve been thinking about the idea for months. Maybe longer. You love the color of the kitchen backsplash you found on a Pinterest board, but it doesn’t quite go with the countertops. And you don’t even know what to do with the countertops, because you like them. And when is a good time to start this project anyway, as...

Arts + Culture

Where the Light Lives

How a Colorado sunrise found its place inside a Broomfield home Article by Sarah Schierkolk | Photography by philuminous.com Some works of art don’t simply hang on a wall. They settle in. They become part of the rhythm of a home. For local landscape photographer Phil Castagneri , that quiet permanence is exactly the point. His work, rooted in patience, light, and a deep reverence for nature, is less about capturing a scene and more about preserving a feeling. One that can be returned to...

Life + Culture

Homegrown Leadership

Brian and Jill Forman Strengthen Broomfield through Rotary Service Article by Julie Walker | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography For Brian and Jill Forman, service is the lens through which they view their lives, their work and their community. That perspective became firmly planted in Broomfield, where they chose to raise their family. With two children who attended Broomfield High School and careers rooted in the community, the Formans experienced firsthand the support and connection in...