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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2019 PUBLISHER

Nick Wood | nick.wood@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Jahna Eichel | jahna.eichel@lifestylepubs.com ACCOUNT MANAGER

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Arts & Makers: A Community Love Letter

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Jahna Eichel CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Daryl Love Photography, Jason Menon, Cherished Roots

THE TERM MAKER IS USED AS A WAY TO CAPTURE THE GROWING DEMOGRAPHIC OF DO-IT-YOURSELF PROFESSIONALS, ARTISTS, SELFEMPLOYED SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, DISRUPTORS AND A NEW BREED OF INNOVATORS. As a movement, makers have driven transformations that have facilitated small-scale but high-quality goods that have steadily eroded the barriers to production and in turn increased the potential for innovation and entrepreneurship.

With a thriving community of artists, musicians and makers, we wish we could have featured every single one of them for our Arts + Makers issue this month—whether it’s our local arts scene or handmade goods from local artisans like jewelers and potters to musicians and artists. We can't help but be inspired by the creative culture our city is bursting with. We hope you find inspiration in these pages and come to appreciate our unique perspective here in Fort Collins. Consider this issue a call to action to support

CORPORATE TEAM

your local creative entrepreneurs and perhaps even as motivation to take the plunge

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

into entrepreneurship yourself in our beautiful, blossoming city.

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

We hope that you experience Fort Collins this Valentine's Day by doing what you love, like visiting a new local eatery or art exhibit, giving the gift of relaxation with massage or spa or visiting your loved ones and remembering to gift locally whenever possible.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

FEATURES 12 Locally Made The Makers Issue

14 From Side Hustle to Global Brand Building a Business with SILX Global

18 Giving Handmade a Spin Traditional Potter Amy Hoch

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30 The Art of Massage Hot Stone Therapy with Hand & Stone

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local’s Choice

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Renovate & Refine

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Travel Destination

26 City Scene 28 Culinary Creations 30 Hot Spot 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES

Holidays in the Hanger Loveland Airport celebrated its staff, emergency responders and pilots for a holiday dinner in the hanger.Â

Lovelock Sculpture Reveal with the Sweetheart City Every year, Loveland celebrates its namesake holiday with art, events and more for local residents, businesses and tourists alike. This year, the lovelock sculpture will hold heartshaped locks of visitors proclaiming their love for one another and their beautiful city.

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NATION’S SWEETHEART CITY, LOVELAND, COLORADO, LAUNCHES VALENTINE SEASON Known as the nation’s Sweetheart City for its 73-year history sending love across the nation, Loveland

continues

its

honored

Valentine

Re-Mailing Program tradition and has expanded to offer events, attractions and more to draw in visitors during the first two weeks of February.

2019 kicks off the 73rd annual Valentine Re-Mailing Program, the largest program of its kind. Loveland receives Valentines from all 50 states and 110 countries around the world. A group of 50 volunteers hand-stamps the cachet and cancellation on approximately 100,000 Valentines mailed through Loveland.

SWEETHEARTS FOR SAVA Join us as we support survivors of sexual violence. This event will be held at Sweet Heart Winery in Loveland. Attendees will enjoy complimentary wine with the purchase of their ticket, free appetizers and a dessert and wine auction with live music by the Seers! All proceeds go toward supporting the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center. For more details, visit SAVACenter.org/events.

METRO URBAN FOOD & BOOZE New eatery Metro Urban Food & Booze showcases live jazz, locally sourced ingredients and 24 beers on tap. Metro Urban Food is equipped with two floors of dining and a rooftop lounge for the warmer months. 130 W. Laurel St., Fort Collins

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LOCAL’S CHOICE ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL | PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL DAWN DESIGNS

T H E

M A K E R S

I S S U E LOCALLY MADE

FORT COLLINS DESIGNER RACHEL STYCH’S INSPIRATION IS SIMPLE: MOTHER NATURE, HER POWER, BEAUTY AND INHERENT WISDOM. Rachel focuses on hand-forged metalwork that mirrors the perfect imperfections found in nature.

With the use of gemstones, she highlights the organic allure of this wild world. Rachel Dawn Designs originated 10 years ago with a calling to create just a little more sparkle in the world, and through her elegant designs, Rachel helps her clients connect with their own inner beauty and harness a little bit of Mother Nature’s power. Rachel's pieces are available online at Etsy.com/shop/racheldawndesigns. Follow her on Instagram @racheldawndesigns.

1. Blue lace agate swing necklace in sterling silver 2. African opal rose gold necklace 3. Aquamarine quadrangle necklace in gold fill 4. Threaded carnelian teardrops in gold fill 5. Floating pearl earrings 6. Rose quartz swing necklace in gold fill 7. Latina lace agate fringe necklace with carnelian in gold fill 8. Industrial teardrop earrings sterling silver and gold fill 9. Triple Threat chrysocolla necklace oxidized sterling silver with turquoise and gold fill accents 12

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Global Brand ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPARKLES WITH SILX GLOBAL Dani, Noelle (founder) and Kelli

ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL | PHOTOGRAPHY DARYL LOVE COLORADO HAS BEEN AN ENTREPRENEURSHIP-FOCUSED STATE FOR QUITE SOME TIME. With opportunities abound and less saturation than other small and mid-sized cities, our state is the perfect place to start a business. It’s been said that entrepreneurs are the ones who really change the world, and that couldn't be truer than with artists and makers. Goods and services like instant coffee or instant communication were once nonexistent, but thanks to daring entrepreneurs, we now have the luxury to take these products for granted. Without entrepreneurs, innovation would wither. The maker culture is a contemporary culture or subculture representing a technology-based extension of DIY culture that intersects with hacker culture and revels in the creation of new devices as well as tinkering with existing ones. A maker is the umbrella term for independent inventors, designers and tinkerers. A convergence of traditional artisans, the niche is established enough to have its own magazines, expos and

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A business with soaring profit potential

commerce platforms. Makers tap into an American admiration for self-reliance and combine that with open-source learning, contemporary design and powerful personal technology.

For SILX Global, being a creator, artist and entrepreneur comes together in a social, sleek and modern way. Founder Noelle Garcia has created none other than a "business in a box" equipped with a community of affiliates who are there to cheer you on and collaborate.

The positivity that radiated from Noelle and her local team truly showcased how empowered and elevated each woman felt to be a part of the fledgling brand. In under one year, SILX global has expanded from just Colorado to nearly one dozen states and Switzerland.

THE BRAND'S HUMBLE BEGINNINGS In 2017, Noelle started weaving hair sparkles into friends' and family's hair for fun. When her phone started ringing off the hook for appointments and events, she knew she had to go all in. But the product she was using became unreliable and would intermittently melt into her clients' hair despite its claim of being “heat resistant.”

After months of searching, Noelle finally made headway with a manNoelle shows SILX affiliates the newest SILX options

ufacturer who was able to make her product, SILX, with the highest heat resistance on the market. Noelle put a SILX display together by hand and started getting the word out about SILX hair sparkles.

It wasn’t long before friends of friends were contacting her to do birthday parties, and store owners were calling her to set up pop-up shops to get more people in their door. She was doing birthday parties, ladies wine nights and collaborations with other women-owned businesses. Noelle was making more money in two hours than what most women made working a full day’s shift, and she knew she had to give this opportunity to more women. After creating an affiliate program, SILX Global has grown rapidly with more than 40 affiliates ranging in age from 12 to 65. They've also done some incredible collaborations with companies like Dropbox, Bumble and Facebook. For Noelle, her favorite part of creating SILX has been watching women start their SILX side hustle and make major differences in their income levels while connecting with other empowering women in their area.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

the sweetheart city

CELEBRATE THE ART OF LOVE IN LOVELAND ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL

Loveland, Colorado

“WE ARE EXCITED TO BRIDGE OUR LOVE OF ART AND VALENTINE’S DAY BY INTRODUCING OUR OWN TAKE ON THE LOVE LOCK TRADITION, GIVING VISITORS A PERMANENT PLACE IN THE SWEETHEART CITY TO EXPRESS THEIR LOVE.” THE

NATION’S

SWEETHEART

CITY,

LOVELAND, COLORADO, JUST GOT SWEETER FOR VALENTINE’S DAY WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE INAUGURAL LOVELAND SWEETHEART FESTIVAL – LOVE LOCKS AND LIGHTS. For more than 70 years, Loveland has embraced sweethearts near and far and invites families and lovers around the world to gather in downtown Loveland to celebrate Valentine season. Love locks are a symbol of love and commitment that have been inspired by an ancient custom—which is believed to have originated in China—where lovers lock a padlock on a chain or gate and then throw away the key, symbolically locking their love forever. This love lock sculpture has truly been a local labor of love. It was designed by local sculptor Doug Rutledge, constructed locally by Beatty Construction Services, and Loveland Ready Mix Concrete poured the concrete for the bases.

“Loveland became the Sweetheart City more than 70 years ago thanks to the visionaries and dedicated stampers who send love around the

Photo by Daryl Love

world through the Valentine Re-Mailing Program,” says Mindy McCloughan, president and CEO of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to bridge our love of art and Valentine’s Day by introducing our own take on the love lock tradition, giving visitors a permanent place in the Sweetheart City to express their love.”

Loveland has unveiled the largest love lock sculpture in Colorado and one of the largest in the U.S. This 24,000-pound, 10-foot-tall, 30-footwide steel sculpture is made up of four sculpted letters—L, O, V, E—and includes heart cutouts and places for love locks on the back. It will be anchored at the Loveland Visitors Center and visible from Interstate 25, welcoming visitors to Loveland and encouraging them to come and see it, and learn more about what to do in Loveland.

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ON A TRIP TO SOLIDIFY HER SPANISH-SPEAKING SKILLS IN NICARAGUA, SHE MET AND APPRENTICED WITH AN EXPERT POTTER WHO TOOK AMY UNDER HIS WING AND TAUGHT HER THE ANCIENT POTTERY METHODS, DATING BACK MORE THAN 2,000 YEARS. ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL | PHOTOGRAPHY JASON MENON

A New Spin on Ancient Pottery LOCAL ARTIST AMY HOCH BRINGS ANCIENT TECHNIQUES TO FORT COLLINS AMY HOCH'S STORY IS ONE OF INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE. On a trip to solidify her Spanish-speaking skills in Nicaragua, she met and apprenticed with an expert potter who took Amy under his wing and taught her the ancient pottery methods, dating back more than 2,000 years. It was during this experience Amy knew she had a passion for creating. Her style fuses what she learned with her natural artistic abilities creating statement pieces that are durable enough for everyday use.

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A NEW SPIN ON ANCIENT POTTERY

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(CON TI N UED)

/the history

This piece was created in collaboration with local potter Michael Kreisberg.

HER STYLE FUSES WHAT SHE LEARNED WITH HER NATURAL ARTISTIC ABILITIES CREATING STATEMENT PIECES THAT ARE DURABLE ENOUGH FOR EVERYDAY USE.

THE HISTORY San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua, coined the "Village of Pottery" of 6,000 people, sits upon deep deposits of clay that were laid down by volcanic activity in the distant past. San Juan de Oriente is well-known for its artwork and has been a pottery center since

during Nicaragua’s early settlement era. The village

pre-Colombian times. Today, this village is home to

was first called San Juan el Bautista, taking its name

many family-run workshops and a pottery coopera-

from its patron saint, John the Baptist. To this day,

tive where a well-recognized style of pottery is being

the villagers hold an annual parade through town in

produced. Early immigrants into the region brought

honor of their namesake. Long known for its ceramic

with them these skills, and the pottery-making tradi-

plates and decorative pottery, San Juan was later

tion was introduced. Archeological sites throughout

called San Juan de Los Platos (San Juan of the Plates

Nicaragua have uncovered pottery, used in daily

or Platters). In fact, the Spaniards were at one time

cooking and eating as well as funerary vessels, dating

paid in pottery as a local form of currency. After

back more than 2,000 years.

Nicaragua declared its independence from Spain in

Of course, the exact origins of the local pot-

1821, the village was again renamed, changing San

tery-making tradition are lost in time. The present-day

Juan de Los Platos to San Juan de Oriente, or Saint

village dates back more than 400 years ago when, in

John of the East.

the late 1500s, the town was founded by Spanish colonizers Juan de Bracamonte and Gervacio Gallegos

Amy's wares are available for purchase online at Etsy.com/shop/BlueFirePottery.

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ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL

BE A VALENTINE VIP

CITY SCENE

WHEN IT COMES TO THINGS TO DO, THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF ADVENTURE HERE IN FORT COLLINS. Our publisher, Nick Wood, recommends a mix of both family-friendly activities and can't-miss events that you'll find in our Lifestyle Calendar this month. From concerts to festivals and art installations, Nick has the perfect places to check off your list.

1. Day on the town: Enjoy a family-friendly

brunch at Ginger & Baker. From delectable coffee and pie to hearty breakfasts and burgers, Ginger & Baker is sure to please the entire family.

2. A romantic night in: Stop by Wilbur's Total

Beverage and ask them about their specialty wine collection. Once the kids are in bed, snuggle up with a movie and enjoy top-shelf libations.

3. Shopping for him: Storm Fine Apparel

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4. Shopping for her: A one-of-a-kind spa

experience at Xanadu, schedule an appointment for her or surprise her with a gift certificate for their signature treatments.

5. Last Chance: The Downtown Holiday

Lights will stay up in Old Town until Feb. 14.

Soak them in with a stroll while you still can.

6. Tying the Knot: Are you proposing this

Valentine's Day? Celebrating a milestone?

When you enter Jewelry Emporium's elegant showroom, you will find jewelry designed by a remarkable lineup of award-winning national and international designers, such as Mark Schneider and Barbara Westwood.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

F o l l o w H e a r t

Yo u r

‘ B e e t ’

A VALENTINE’S SMOOTHIE RECIPE BY CHERISHED ROOTS ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL | PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA OSWALD ROGOWSKI

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INGREDIENTS

+ 1/2 small raw beet, diced + 1 cup frozen raspberries + 1 cup frozen strawberries + 1 small banana + 1/2 avocado + 2 cups unsweetened almond milk + 1-2 tablespoons raw honey to taste + 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional) + 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips + 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded

WHEN IT COMES TO THE SWEETHEART HOLIDAY, THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF NOT-SO-HEALTHY TREATS. Take a break from the box

coconut, toasted

of chocolates this year and enjoy this sweet yet nutritious smoothie recipe.

DIRECTIONS Blend the beet, berries, banana, avocado, honey, collagen and almond

dark chocolate chips

milk until smooth. Divide between two glasses and garnish with the chocolate chips and toasted coconut.

raw

beet

unsweetened almond milk

avocado strawberries

raw

honey

banana raspberries

unsweetened coconut

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HOT SPOT

The Art of Massage HOT STONE THERAPY WITH HAND & STONE ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL | PHOTOGRAPHY DARYL LOVE

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“WHEN WE ASKED JANET, ONE OF HAND & STONE’S MOST REQUESTED THERAPISTS, WHAT SHE LOVES MOST ABOUT BEING A THERAPIST AT HAND & STONE, SHE EXCITEDLY EXPLAINED THAT HEALING HER CLIENTS, THEIR RELAXATION AND HAPPINESS THE MOMENT THEY STEP OUT OF THEIR MASSAGE IS WHAT MATTERED MOST TO HER.“ THE PRACTICE OF STONE MASSAGE HAS BEEN PRESENT IN MANY CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD FOR CENTURIES. Historical accounts confirm that traditional Chinese healers used heated stones more than 2,000 years ago as a means of improving the function of internal organs. Similarly, there are records of stone therapy used in folklore and religious ceremonies in Africa, Europe, Egypt, India and North and South America. Spanish folk healers called curanderas used heated stones to relieve menstrual pain and cold stones to slow bleeding after childbirth.

The popularity of stone massage therapy became more widely known in the early '90s when heated stone techniques started to hit local wellness centers across the United States. The full-body hot-stone massage is frequently combined with other modern massage techniques like the standard Swedish massage and the deep tissue massage as well. With the surge in stone therapy increasing, sourcing the stones has also become an art form in and of itself, with many companies mining thermodynamic basalt stones and Himalayan salt stones for use in wellness centers around the globe.

Hand & Stone Massage Spa recommends hot stone therapy in particular for individuals who may be suffering from fibromyalgia, arthritis or other chronic pain. The penetrating effects of the heated stones allow the massage to be delivered without excessive pressure by the therapist.

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FEB 1 - APR 13 ART OF THE '60S

Gregory Allicar Museum of Art

FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Drawing on the museum’s long-

standing strength in 20th-century

art of the United States and Europe and

including

longtime

visitor

favorites and recent acquisitions,

Off Kilter, On Point: Art of the 1960s from

the

Permanent

Collection

highlights the depth and breadth

of artworks in the museum permanent collection. The exhibition

showcases a wide range of media and styles, from abstraction to pop,

presenting novel juxtapositions that

reflect the tumult and innovations of their time.

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LOVELAND SWEETHEART FESTIVAL Downtown Loveland

The

nation’s

Sweetheart

City,

Loveland, Colorado, just got sweeter for Valentine’s Day with the launch of the Loveland Sweetheart Festival Feb. 8-9. Free and open to the public.

Specific attractions have a fee. Open 5-10 p.m. Friday Feb. 8 and 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Learn more at LovelandSweetheartFestival.com.

10 MASSAGE OIL FOR LOVERS

Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary & Clinic

Join us for this special Valentine’s Day-themed class where you and your partner will co-create massage oils to be shared with each other. Staff aromatherapist Leesa Balik will lead couples in the creation of an aromatherapy massage oil designed to spark sensuality and romance. Each couple will be able to make either one 2-ounce oil together or two 1-ounce oils separately.

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FEBRUARY

14 SINGING VALENTINES Fort Collins

Treat your loved one to a Singing Valentine delivered by Lyric Quartet. This women's quartet and will sing a song to your sweetie and present them with a rose and small gift from you! Contact Kathy for song selection, pricing and to schedule at 970.217.2445 or

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15 LOVE AND ALL THAT JAZZ DANCE Hilton Fort Collins

The Foothills Pops Band presents Love and All That Jazz Dance.

17 BIRTH PROVIDER WORKSHOP Impact Chiropractic

This workshop is open to anyone who works with expecting moms. The doctors will be teaching stretches, exercises and tips/tricks that prepare you to assist your clients in a mindful way.

22 ANNUAL WINE WOMEN & WELLNESS Impact Chiropractic

Annual ladies night with drinks, desserts and pampering from local Fort Collins wellness-focused businesses.

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APPAREL, GIFTS, & ACCESSORIES FOR

DANCE EXPRESS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

THE MODERN MAN AND WOMAN

Lincoln Center

Where: Lincoln Center417 West Magnolia, Fort Collins, COMatinee: 1:00 Magnolia TheatreReception:

4:30

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RoomEvening Performance: 7:00 Magnolia TheatreTickets: on sale in January at lctix.com February 2019 | Fort Collins Lifestyle

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PARTING THOUGHTS (Top Left) “Summer Horsing Around” Paper collage and oil on panel. Horsetooth Reservoir (Bottom Left) “Summer Horsing Around” Paper collage and oil on panel. Horsetooth Reservoir

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With Amelia Furman

ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL

AS NORTHERN COLORADO GROWS, LOCAL ARTIST AMELIA FURMAN CAPTURES THE TREASURES WE OFTEN OVERLOOK WHEN WE EXPLORE OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY. Her depth and applications of mixed mediums are not to be missed.

"I’ve always been an outdoor lover, which is one of the reasons that my family and I moved to Colorado, which has a wealth of natural treasures to explore. I was unaware of the exquisite and history-rich outdoor scenes owned and cared for by the Larimer County, of which my home town of Loveland is part. After being named the 2018 Visual Artist of the Year for the Larimer County, I was given the opportunity to have unlimited access to these 'treasures' for an entire year, and what resulted in an entire body of work that I’m thrilled to present. Our little corner of Colorado is beautiful, and with our continually growing population, it is important that we treasure the 'treasures' we possess. It is my hope that this exhibit will bring the open spaces and parks of our county to the forefront to increase exposure, appreciation and local pride." –Amelia Furman See the exhibit at AIMs Community College (Loveland Campus) through March 31.

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