Author: pr@D3r@2018

Way to go, Douglas County: you made the list! The results are in, and according to the annual ranking released by the U.S. News and World Report, Douglas County is the second healthiest place in the country to call home—among 500 counties considered. But this isn’t its first time on the list: Douglas County has ranked first or second place every year since 2018.  The...Read More

Mark your calendars: Earth Day 2022 is just around the corner! Since 1970, this annual event has inspired and encouraged people around the globe to “invest in our planet.” How will you get involved on Friday, April 22? Read on for some ideas to make your lifestyle at home more environmentally friendly, on Earth Day and every day.  5 small activities that make a big...Read More

Coloradans are all about living an elevated lifestyle. With its unique location between Parker and Castle Rock in prestigious Douglas County, Pradera is a prime spot for families that want it all. Residents here enjoy countless opportunities for culture, recreation, shopping, and dining. Another perk of living in this area is the convenient access to a local treasure: Douglas County Libraries.  The notion that libraries...Read More

Where do you spend most of your time? For many of us, “at home” has become the resounding response to this question. Given this, families have come to view their abodes with a fresh perspective. In today’s world, a house is a home, a place where we do it all: spend time together, work, eat, exercise, learn, grow. This new status quo is causing an...Read More

Tucked along the rolling hills between Castle Rock and Parker, Colorado, is a welcoming community where families enjoy room to breathe—and spacious custom homes to match. At the heart of the Pradera community is its award-winning golf course, designed by Jim Engh. The Club at Pradera is a space where members come together to enjoy a luxurious home away from home, prestige without the pretense....Read More

It’s that time of year again, when the weather is crisp; the leaves are changing; and ghouls, goblins, and witches roam the streets—at least on October 31 they do! Although alternatives to nighttime trick or treating have grown in popularity in recent years, the age-old event remains a mainstay for this spooky holiday. This Halloween, keep the following in mind for a safe and successful...Read More

Ready to tee up under a vibrant blue spring sky? Make memories watching the kids hunt for Easter eggs with neighbors? Release tension and get your heart pumping with a game of tennis? Residents at Pradera enjoy these activities and more at the community’s centerpiece, The Club at Pradera. A welcoming atmosphere featuring prestige without the pretense, the club is a hotspot for pleasure in...Read More

Grab your day planner: Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day is coming up fast—Wednesday, February 17, to be exact. Are you new to the concept of this celebratory day? Established around fifteen years ago, this annual event provides the inspiration we all need to help make the world a better place, one good deed at a time. This year, Denver-based RAK Foundation—the small nonprofit with...Read More

We’ve all done it: packed a bookshelf to its edges until it’s bursting with books, magazines, games . . . you name it. But did you know there’s a better way?  Interior designers in recent years have helped shed light on the incredible power bookshelves have to bring style to one’s home. In short, less is more: more interesting, more impactful, and more aesthetically pleasing. ...Read More

The holiday season is upon us—hooray! Have you decorated your home yet? This year, consider making a homemade wreath. In styles limited only by the imagination, wreaths can adorn your front door or stream from exterior windows. They can serve as the focal point above your mantle or cascade down your pantry door. From simple and traditional to artsy and extravagant, wreaths deliver eye-catching beauty...Read More