Farmhouse style in Castle Rock

Life at Home opened in November

BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Heidi Mossman loves the little building that houses her new business in Castle Rock.

“It has so much charm and character to it,” the owner of Life at Home, a home decor and gift boutique, told Colorado Community Media.

Mossman opened the store in a small two-story white barn with red trim o of Fourth Street in November, just days before anksgiving, after being on the hunt for the perfect place since July. e structure’s hardwood oors and rafters, built-in shelves and natural light provide a tting backdrop for the Colorado farmhouse style of goods Mossman curates. Cozy throw blankets, decorative pillows, inspirational plaques, candles, wall art and knickknacks galore ll the 720-square-foot space.

While the building has the personality Mossman was hoping for, it’s not without its challenges. Set back from the road and nestled behind another business, Life at Home is easy for passersby to miss. Plus, its diminutive size and minimal wall space limit the amount of accent furniture and large pieces of art that Mossman can carry. But overall, she’s thrilled with the property and its reception in Castle Rock.

Life at Home was in uenced in part by Mossman’s special times shopping with family. Originally from Minnesota and North Dakota, Mossman moved to Colorado after getting her accounting degree in the ‘90s. Visits back to the Midwest often included trips with her mom and grandma to antique stores situated in buildings that had previously been schoolhouses or private homes.

“We just created amazing memories,” Mossman said.

While it doesn’t carry antiques, Life at Home may still evoke sentimental feelings akin to nostalgia for shoppers. Mossman said she likes it when items in her store “tug at people’s heartstrings” or spark their imagination.

An entrepreneur with a strong creative streak, Mossman discovered her passion for home decor several years ago while pursuing photography. e Colorado Springs resident takes photographs professionally and has been in that business for over a decade. Six years ago, she started selling her landscape photographs at a furniture store in Chapel Hills Mall. Surrounded by decorators and designers, Mossman said she a family to care for, Mossman is well-acquainted with how busy life can feel. But, for her, making time to connect with people remains as valuable as ever.

“It’s so important for our souls and for our well-being to be surrounded by people,” Mossman said.

With that in mind, Mossman and her employees at Life at Home strive to create an uplifting experience not only through the items they sell but also by greeting and conversing with their face, bring connection, re ection of relationships, and just make them feel good about themselves.”

If You Go

Life at Home is at 109 Fourth St. in Castle Rock. It’s open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.