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ð Local Spotlight: ðĪŦ The One Document Most Families Forget To Sign
ð° News from this week in Colorado Springs!
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ð Local Events + Concerts, Markets, Activities
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â Mom Bought A Vinyl Cutter For Dance LessonsâĶNow Look ð
ð A family story behind unforgettable celebrations
We all scroll through photos of milestones that came and went without much fanfare. Now imagine walking into a room where giant illuminated letters spell out your name, where balloons cascade like works of art, where someone thought enough about your special moment to make it unforgettable.
Ten years ago, Ashley Anderson was just a mom with a vinyl cutter and a dream: to afford dance lessons for her daughter Matti. What started as M&M Creations (Mom and Matti) has blossomed into Anderson Designs LLC, a family-run celebration company that's redefining what it means to mark life's meaningful moments in Colorado Springs.
Today, Ashley's husband Jason, a retired veteran with 21 years of service, custom builds every marquee by hand. Their daughters Matti (15), Maci (5), and Marlee (3) each play their part, rom wiring color-changing lights and arranging floral designs, inflating balloons and keeping the workspace tidy. It's more than a business model; it's a testament to showing up for each other.
But what sets Anderson Designs apart isn't just the stunning displays. It's Ashley's belief that everyone deserves to feel truly celebrated. She lights up talking about birthday parties for clients in their eighties who've never experienced such thoughtful recognition. Those moments, she says, 'resonate on a deeper level,' often bringing tears and creating memories that last far beyond the decorations.
In our world of digital overload and constant busyness, Ashley and her family are creating spaces where people pause, connect, and remember what matters. Whether you're planning an intimate home celebration or a large corporate gathering, they bring that same heart to every event.
Ready to make your next milestone unforgettable? Visit AndersonDesignsLLC.net or email Ashley at [email protected] to start the conversation.
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ð° News from this week in Colorado Springs!
Here are some of the stories we shared this week. Check out any issues you missed.
ðCommunity Corner, Non-profit Spotlight: ðĪŠ Embracing Intentional Chaos (Issue #26-143)
ð° TRIVIA: This Old Colorado City Secret Survived (Issue #26-139)
ðē Your Money Matters ðĪ Money Community Local Readers Have Been Joining All Month - Why?
ðĪ Well... They Approved It (Issue #26-141)
ðļ Colorado Is Now the 3rd Most ExpensiveâĶ (Issue #26-138)
ðĨĐ Restaurant Wins and Warnings (Issue #26-142)
ð USAFA Graduation Week: Thunderbirds, Traffic and 900 New Officers (Issue #26-140)
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May 24, 2pm: Alanis Morissetteâs Jagged Little Pill: The Musical @ Fine Arts Center $62-$70
Jun 4, 10-11am: Genealogy Basics @PPLD, Virtual Library on Zoom FREE
Jun 11-28: The Garbologists @ENT Center for the Arts, Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater $21-$47
Jun 20, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
ðķ Concerts / Music
May 24, 3pm: Pikes Peak Philharmonic: Rhap @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $14-$20
July 4, 6:30-10pm: Star Spangled Symphony 2026 @Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop $18-$25 (will sell out, get your ticket today)
July 30,5:30-7:30pm: Jelly Roll @ Weidner Field (will sell out)
Aug 22, 8-10pm: Danny Elfmanâs Music from the Films of Tim Burton @Ford Amphitheater (on sale now)
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