The Beauty of the Build
Three Northern Colorado craftsmen build furniture as functional art
Katie Harris
Katie Harris is a Berthoud-based freelance journalist who has been covering Colorado life for the past 18 years. A proud CSU alum, she’s a regular contributor to several local publications, including NOCO Style, Fifty and Better, Rocky Mountain Parent and Berthoud Weekly Surveyor, with a particular focus on community voices, outdoor living and family life. Her work has earned recognition from the Colorado Press Association and reflects a deep-rooted love for storytelling that connects readers to the people and places that shape Northern Colorado.
Katie has called Northern Colorado home for 30 years. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring with her four children, horseback riding, hiking with her “twin” blue merle Australian Shepherds, tending her chickens, gardening or road-tripping with her family.
Selected works by the author:
Saddle Up
Whether you own a horse or have never sat in a saddle, Northern Colorado offers countless opportunities to ride.
From Ribbons to Life Lessons
4-H teaches life skills and shapes tomorrow’s leaders
Power Couples of NOCO
Community-first leaders make their mark on our region
Digging Up Bones
Unearthing Northern Colorado’s ancient past
Putting Mom First
How to take care of Mom on her special day—and all year long
Chef’s Table, Your Home
Personal chefs elevate at-home gatherings
Personal Chefs’ Favorite Recipes
Our article, "Chef's Table, Your Home," features three personal chefs in Northern Colorado and how they use their talents to elevate at-home gatherings. Try their recipes below. 15-hour Confit Potatoes Courtesy of Harvest to Home Private Chef Services Serves 6-8 as a...
Something Good in the Neighborhood – Georgia Evans
A Loveland woman on a mission to save lives in Tanzania