Author: By Amanda Hancock [email protected]
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Colorado’s once forgotten, rundown motels are getting another chance to be cool
In the first episode of “Schitt’s Creek,” a suddenly broke family has to leave their lavish mansion to begrudgingly live in a rundown motel. By the finale in April 2020, the made-over motel turned into something the fictional family — and viewers of the hit show — adored. The motel’s redemption story mirrored a trend…
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A long journey for Colorado Springs woman — and a lot of cookies sold
The woman who aspires to sell 10,000 cookies is the brave kind. The kind of brave that believes some ideas are just crazy enough to work. But on a recent February day, this woman was afraid to make a Facebook post. Ashley Greeno was afraid to tell people that her story, the one thousands of…
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Colorado Springs woman shares journey of selling 10,000 cookies to fund adoption dream
The woman who aspires to sell 10,000 cookies is the brave kind. The kind of brave that believes some ideas are just crazy enough to work. But on a recent February day, this woman was afraid to make a Facebook post. Ashley Greeno was afraid to tell people that her story, the one thousands of…
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Eye-catching, plant-filled Colorado house offers 360-degree views and hurricane protection
DOUGLAS COUNTY • Among growing trees and melting snow, this round roof is a natural marvel in its own way. So many other houses come with rectangle or triangle tops. Circular looks outside the box, as if it’s defying what we know about how houses are built. The indoor view is something to marvel at,…
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Colorado food truck strives to sweeten days with ice cream sandwiches and cookies
When a crisis hits, we all need that one friend to call. When Lori Morrissey answers the phone, she might say, “I’m coming over. And I’m bringing cookie dough.” No matter what pieces are falling out of place in a friend’s life, Morrissey knows cookies will help put them back together. Because that’s been true…
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New fitness studio in Colorado Springs offers circus bootcamp, aerial classes
It’s the kind of joke that pops up often online. So Katrina Diaz sees plenty of friends share this playful lament about the responsibilities of growing up: “I just want to quit adulting and run away with the circus.” “That’s literally what I did,” Diaz said. At least some version of the circus. It happened…
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Colorado man, known as ‘The Yardist,’ shares beautiful backyard makeovers
There’s plenty to like about “before” and “after” pictures. Matt Hiner realized that after he began posting examples of his landscaping makeovers on social media. One photo — the “before” — showed the dirt driveway or empty backyard. With one easy slide to the next photo, the “after” showed a beautiful outdoor oasis. He started…
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‘Duck Duck Jeep’ trend rolls into Colorado Springs, spreading smiles with surprise
Jeep owners can be a little wacky. They go out of their way to park next to other Jeeps, even if that makes for a longer walk to the door of the store. They have their own wave. They have those bumper stickers that say, “It’s a Jeep thing, you wouldn’t understand.” This is part…
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Colorado Springs distillery claims to host ‘biggest bloody mary bar’ in the state
Opinions about bloody marys can be stronger than the drink itself. When bringing up the popular cocktail, debate pours in. What makes a good one? Which garnishes and how many? Spicy or sour? Celery stick or pickle? A classic bloody mary contains a few basic ingredients: vodka, tomato juice and various spices and seasonings. That’s…
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Along with Colorado’s first alcohol-free bar, sober socializing options hit Colorado Springs
New bars arrive often in the Denver area, but it’s not often one makes such a splash. When Awake opened its doors in May, it created a buzz because of the one thing it doesn’t serve: Alcohol. Serving nonalcoholic beer, wine and spirits, as well as a coffee menu, the place in Jefferson Park was…