Ordering flowers shouldn’t feel like submitting a support ticket. If you’ve ever crossed your fingers and hoped the national delivery site got it right, you already know that mass-produced bouquets often arrive looking... tired. You’re spending real money. Go local, and get something that looks like it.

Luckily, Denver has an impressive lineup of locally owned flower shops that go far beyond basic arrangements. We’re talking seasonal stems, local sourcing, design-forward arrangements, and—yes—delivery. Whether you need flowers sent across Denver or want to surprise someone on the way home from the office, there’s a florist who can make it happen, beautifully and responsibly.

Smart, stylish, and drought-friendly. Yes, your yard can be all three.

Colorado is dry. Not “reusable bottle suggested” dry. We're talking less annual rainfall than L.A. dry. And with increasing lawn watering restrictions and hotter summers, thirsty lawns and imported greenery are getting harder to justify (or maintain).

In a city that’s constantly building up, the Denver Botanic Gardens remind us what it means to grow deep. For 23 years, Corcoran Perry & Co. has been a proud sponsor — not just because it’s beautiful (though it is… and we have the Denver Botanic Gardens photos to prove it), but because it reflects the kind of long-term thinking and community investment we believe in, too.

More than a quiet place to recharge, the Gardens are a nationally recognized research institution, a hub for conservation, and a surprising source of edge-of-your-seat programming (seriously, don’t sleep on Glow at the Gardens). 

Let’s get the obvious out of the way: yes, this is a blog about helping the planet. Yes, it includes a list of great local honeys. No, it will not ask you to become a backyard beekeeper or build a tiny bee hotel out of wine corks. Unless that’s your thing. In which case, buzz on.

Think of this as your low-effort, high-impact guide to the best Colorado honey and your playbook to supporting the environment…without composting your entire lifestyle. (Or your pantry.)

The Colorado housing market continues its steady, if uninspired, shuffle into spring. Think less sprint, more tortoise… determined, slightly weary, and not in a particular rush.

The Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ March numbers (which inform this April market snapshot) suggest we’re in for another season of contradictions: more listings but persistent affordability issues, slight buyer power but only for the few willing to take the leap, and no clear resolution in sight. The market decidedly isn’t crashing, but it’s also not going anywhere in a hurry.

Local Jones. Photo credit: halcyonhotelcherrycreek.com

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Dinner dates come with a certain amount of pressure. Too casual, and it feels like a glorified lunch. Too stuffy, and suddenly, you’re making nervous small talk over a $200 tasting menu. The sweet spot? A [...]

Colorado isn’t just about mountain views and craft beer. The state’s walls, alleys, and underpasses double as an ever-changing outdoor gallery. From sprawling, proud murals to hidden, intimate works, street art in Colorado is bold, creative, and unapologetically local. If you’re looking for Instagram-worthy backdrops, thought-provoking visuals, or just an excuse to wander the city with coffee in hand, here’s a Colorado street art map to get you started.

Women didn’t just step through the front door of Denver’s housing market. They built it, claimed it, and rewrote the contract. From staking land on the frontier to leading today’s biggest real estate deals, they’ve turned ownership into influence. And they did it long before they had the legal or financial backing to make it easy.