My husband and I are celebrating 18 years of wedded bliss on February 15. Before we were married, I told him our anniversary, Valentine’s Day and my birthday (all of which fall within a week of each other) are three separate and distinct occasions and should be celebrated as such. Yeah, right. I now have […]

Many would recoil at the idea of opening a boutique in Denver in the middle of a pandemic, but for Dana Ford-Buerger, this was just another roadblock for her to overcome. A black woman and mother of two, Ford-Buerger isn’t unfamiliar to life’s challenges. “I knew eventually someday, somehow I would try to own my […]

One of the most freeing feelings in the world is loving yourself just as you are — but in a world where girls are constantly bombarded with messages about what their bodies should look like, raising them to be body positive can feel like an impossible task. A study by the Girl Scouts found that 80% of […]

In Colorado, wellness is not just a trend. Historians estimate that as many as one-third of Colorado’s early settlers moved to the state for reasons associated with health. Several historic Colorado destinations and landmarks such as The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and the Colorado Chautauqua in Boulder were originally founded, and are still sought after, as places for wellness […]

I love this time of year. It is a fresh start. For me, it always included birthday gifts that were often my first day of school outfit or fresh new school supplies. I love shopping for supplies. Finding just the right folder, or a new pen that is perfect. That is why finding my favorite […]

It happened when my older daughter, Violet, was not quite two years old. We were sitting around the dinner table, and I’d begun a tirade to my husband about how none of my pre-baby clothes fit right (and spoiler: They never would again!). I couldn’t figure out what size jeans to buy, I couldn’t imagine […]

This year’s Denver Fashion Week is making history thanks to a model with a lot of courage. And chances are, the runway will never be the same. “What girl doesn’t want to be in a fashion show?” Kate Nelson said with a big smile. Photo: CBS

Who doesn’t love gift cards for the holidays? But let’s face it: finding the right gift card for the right person is sometimes a struggle and it feels impersonal.  Enter: Happy Cards.  Do you have a fun-lover? How about a foodie? Or a shopaholic? These nifty gift cards bundle your favorite brands together, depending upon your […]

Are you looking for the ultimate gift for your loved ones (or even better, yourself?!) I am a huge fan of Mauzie’s Fine Jewelry in Centennial. Denver mom of two, Martha Mays (Mauzie) designs and creates one-of-a-kind pieces, along with popular jewelry from many major brands. Heavily influenced by a wide variety of avenues that […]

Back to School is around the corner and with all the fashion and styles come many super fun and cool back-to-school trends.  The Outlets at Castle Rock shares these 10 fun ways to ROCK your 2018: Distressed looks.  Jeans and shorts and skirts…and some are exaggerated with patching details and petticoat or metallic hems. Leggings, […]