Ashley Duval

Selected works by the author:

New Beginnings

New Beginnings

March is de facto one of my favorite months. Not because I love the weather, which is still unruly, or because outside looks any less bleak, but because even the air feels full of promise. We have made it over the hump; winter is in retreat. This spring it feels like...

REAL ESTATE BOOMS

REAL ESTATE BOOMS

Before going out to look at houses, Sears Real Estate broker Steve Baker handed a customer a list of 24 places. “I want to see every one,” the customer said. “Not just your listings.” Baker chucked darkly. “That is every one.” Baker recalled the conversation a little...

Sparrow House of Design and Upholstery

Sparrow House of Design and Upholstery

How adorable are these weighted doorstops with a leather handle? They retail for $22 and come in several different fabrics. They are just one of the delightful finds at Sparrow House of Design and Upholstery in Fort Collins. Stop by their Scotch Pines storefront to...

Farmhouse Fresh

Farmhouse Fresh

Shiplap meets chandeliers in this forever home. By Becky Jensen Photos by CassiHise Photography Tom and Debbie put a lot of thought into the design of their custom farmhouse on acreage north of Fort Collins. “We had in our minds what we wanted the house to look like,”...

SPIRIT 2021 : The Gratitude Gala

SPIRIT 2021 : The Gratitude Gala

February 13 :: Virtual Event Saint Joseph Catholic School has much to be grateful for, including the more than 240 attendees who joined the virtual Gala last month and contributed more than $291,647 to the only Catholic school in Fort Collins. The fun and lively event...