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Laurel Aiello
Laurel Aiello has always called Northern Colorado home. A Fort Collins native who now lives in Loveland, she enjoys long bike rides, tending to her garden, paddleboarding at Horsetooth Reservoir, camping and fishing in the mountains and listening to live music on a sunny downtown patio. She married her high school sweetheart in 2022 and is completely obsessed with her Great Pyrenees mix, Twyla.
Laurel got her start in magazine writing at Denver Life Magazine and has spent many years writing for regional lifestyle publications, including AvidLifestyle Magazine and NOCO Style. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology from Colorado State University, where she got involved with student media and fell in love with the art of storytelling.
Selected works by the author:
Married in 2020
Meet the NOCO brides and grooms that said “I do” in 2020 and be inspired by their resiliance, despite a worldwide pandemic and a harrowing fire season.
Dinner is Served
Three 2020 Best Of NOCO catering companies offer up tips to help couples find the perfect wedding caterer in Northern Colorado Planning a wedding isn’t always a piece of cake. You’ve got a venue to book and people to feed, not to mention the DJ, the photographer and...
Beautiful Winter Skin
Glowing, healthy winter skin in Colorado is possible with these tips. We even help you with that pesky maskne.
Going Once… Going Twice!
Eaton teen shows her skill at auctioneering, proving her worth in the male-dominated field.
School’s Out for Winter
Winter break doesn’t have to be boring. Find out how to creatively entertain the kids while not breaking the bank.
Drink and Be Merry
NOCO Style has compiled a list of the most decadent winter warmers at coffee shops throughout Northern Colorado. Cheers to the flavors of winter!
Creating Meaningful Celebrations
The holidays may not be cancelled, but they are definitely going to be different. Seize this as an opportunity to create your own new traditions. Here’s how…
I’m A Survivor
Breast cancer survivors share their inspiring stories of diagnosis, treatment and healing.