Getting Inked
When Chris Hummel became a tattoo artist in 1997, most people who got tattoos were bikers and military men—people he says were on the “outskirts of...
Passionate Page-Turners
Teresa Steele believes one question may be above all others when introducing readers to the romance genre. “I usually ask what level of steam they...
The Bigger Picture
When Mike McPuff applied for the Fort Collins Mural Project in 2017, he had never painted a mural before. He had spent several years as a graphic...
Born to Rock
When Campbell Birch joined School of Rock, she was a shy 10-year-old who loved singing but was terrified to perform in front of a crowd. However,...
From Broadcasting to Podcasting
Sadie Young had to wonder: Is this what a midlife crisis feels like? She’d just turned 40, a time when many question their lives. But there were...
Colorado’s Winter Landscapes
Photographing our state’s frigid landscapes requires a quality camera and a keen eye. These NOCO landscape photographers braved the cold to capture...
Books by the Fire
A good book can give us a moment to escape everyday life. It can even take the bite out of a cold, dark winter. That’s doubly true if you’re wrapped...
A Work of Art
If you ask Amanda Faubus why you should buy local art, she can give you five good reasons. The single mother of five turned her painting into a...
Ever wonder what a day at NOCO Style really looks like? From behind-the-scenes in the office to proofing the latest issue, this is where ideas, creativity, and community come to life.
Catch the teamwork, focus, and little moments that make the magazine happen and see why every page tells a story.
The February issue is live, check it out in our bio, and the March issue drops in just a few days. Want it delivered straight to your door? Subscribe now and never miss an issue.
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The rumors are true… our March Happy Hour is coming up on Thursday, March 5 at 5:30PM at The Lincoln Center! 🍸✨
Hosted by Canyon Concert Ballet, this evening will bring relaxed networking, great conversation, and connection with local business owners, creatives, and community members in a beautiful cultural setting. Stick around after Happy Hour for an exclusive look inside Canyon Concert Ballet’s dress rehearsal of Innovation and get a behind-the-scenes peek at the performance.
See the full event details and grab your tickets, linked in our stories and bio! 🎟️
{Northern Colorado networking, local business community, Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont, Windsor, Timnath, Estes Park, Johnstown, Berthoud, Greeley, Wellington, NOCO, March happy hour, small business owners, professional networking, NOCO community}
Northern Colorado’s entrepreneurial energy is taking over downtown Loveland! 🌟 Made in Loveland 2026 is a week-long celebration happening February 23–27 at @_deskchair, designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit and empower our community.
From dynamic speakers and industry trailblazers to hands-on workshops and networking opportunities, attendees can expect innovative strategies, practical skills, and connections with fellow go-getters. Whether you’re a college student, startup founder, small business owner, or side-hustler, there’s something for you and it’s all free and open to the public.
Swipe through to see the full lineup of events happening throughout the week. Full event details are linked in our stories! See you there.
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Need a little creative community in your life? 🧵 In Northern Colorado, sewing and knitting circles are bringing people together in ways that go far beyond yarn and needles.
At The Twisted Stitch in downtown Fort Collins, co-owners Mariah Tree and Nadia Hare have built a space centered on creativity, inclusion, and genuine connection. Whether you are brand new or have been crafting for years, you are welcomed with open arms. Tree brings years of knitting experience and a warm, patient teaching style, while Hare brings strong business experience and local community roots that help the shop thrive. Together they have created a place where people can learn, unwind, share stories, and feel part of something bigger.
From Thursday “open stitch” nights to beginner friendly classes, these crafting hubs remind us that creativity is a powerful way to build friendships and support in NOCO.
Read the full article on our website linked in our stories and bio!
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Meet February’s NOCO Local, Amanda Hofer. Amanda helps Northern Colorado feel a little more like home whether she’s supporting the Fort Collins Food Co-Op, guiding locals through the real estate world, or making music with her band. Her story is rooted in connection, community, and twenty years of NOCO living.
Watch her interview here and check out the full article linked in our stories!
