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

It’s November, and you know what that means: Thanksgiving! In this special time of year we’re reminded to focus on that for which we are grateful, and this year’s celebration is no different. In fact, with all the craziness that we’ve experienced in 2020, it is perhaps more critical to embrace an attitude of gratitude this holiday season. Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude Research shows...Read More

For many people, their homes are their greatest assets. This includes owners of stunning custom homes in Colorado’s Pradera community. And there’s one thing savvy homeowners have in common: they know that home insurance is vital for protecting one’s largest investment. But because home insurance isn’t flashy or exciting, it often falls in the category of “out of sight, out of mind.” This fall, set...Read More

We can all agree life looks a little different these days, and back to school is no exception. August is typically a time of gathering school supplies, refreshing our kiddos’ wardrobes, and planning healthy meals for lunchtime. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions will require families to take a new approach to education. For most, this means starting the year in a...Read More

Does your home sparkle? In the current climate, having a clean home is more important than ever before. With families spending more time at home, and with the need to keep germs at bay at an ultimate high, maintaining a clean environment is imperative. But how does one get it all done? A schedule helps keep whole-house cleaning a manageable endeavor.  Make a Plan Having...Read More

Are your travel plans a little up in the air this summer? You’re not alone. There’s no denying times are strange right now. But even though summer may have a different vibe this year, one thing remains the same: the escape a good book can bring. Books have the incredible capacity to whisk readers off to a different time and place. They transport us into...Read More

Springtime is finally here! With Mother’s Day in the rearview mirror, it’s time to begin planning and growing a beautiful (and perhaps productive!) garden for summer and fall.  6 Steps to a Beautiful Garden Ready to get started? Follow these simple steps and reap fragrant, bountiful rewards for your effort: Decide: First things first: you need to decide what you’d like to grow. A vegetable...Read More

These are unique times we are living in, and many of us are finding an abundance of time at home right now. As we seek activities to fill our days, perhaps we can glimpse a silver lining to this new norm. Maybe this is the perfect time to get a jump on those shoulda, woulda, coulda tasks on the to-do list that eluded us in...Read More