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Originally from Alaska, Maria now resides in Billings with her husband, two girls, and a chocolate lab named Echo. She loves spending time in the mountains. Since moving to Montana, she has developed an insatiable sweet tooth for the Beartooths. 

South Pine Design: Quality Craftsmanship Inside & Out

South Pine Design may be the new kids on the block at the Billings Parade of Homes, but they’re no strangers to high-end custom home building. For over 20 years, owner Kevin Blatchford has excelled at...

Design Done Differently with Bighorn Construction

Over his 25 years in the trade, Heath Olson of Bighorn Construction and Drywall has witnessed plenty of redundancy in the home building industry. “A lot of houses have gotten more similar over the yea...

To Buy or to Build The Benefits of Buying

Building a brand-new home can be exciting with its customizable floor plans, energy-saving measures, and personalized finishes. But there are plenty of advantages to buying an existing home, too. Acco...

Shop World 406: Leveling Up with Luxury Storage

Could you use more space to store your boat, RV, and other recreational toys? Is your garage bursting at the seams, making it impossible to tinker with your latest project? Or maybe your spare bedroom...

Rest and Restore at Old Pine Retreats

The tiny house movement is a growing trend that is captivating homeowners looking for simplicity and efficiency.

Planting Roots Beneath the Rims

Anne and Craig Anderson have lived coast to coast and when the opportunity arose to move their family back to the Magic City where Anne grew up, living beneath the beloved Billings Rims was an easy de...

Wells Built: Sophisticated, Stylish, and Simple

Since 1964, the Wells Built family has built an esteemed reputation, an impressive portfolio, and nearly 1,000 homes in the Magic City.  Check out this recent West End build featured in last year’s Bi...

Alpine Basin: Resort Style Living in Red Lodge

Located just minutes from the heart of downtown Red Lodge, the new resort community of Alpine Basin is brimming with wide-open floorplans, fine finishes, and easy mountain living. Whether as a vacatio...

West Peak Construction: A Scandi-Modern Stunner

Newly established in 2021, West Peak Construction is already building a distinguished reputation as home builders in the Magic City.  As illustrated at the Billings Parade of Homes last fall, West Pea...

Eberly Built: A Modern Home with an Organic Twist

As the owners of Eberly Built, Rodney and Tiel Eberly are a pair of next-generation builders delivering “high quality and hustle” to the Billings community. Their most recent build featured in this ye...

To Move or to Modify?

When your home is no longer accommodating your lifestyle and meeting your needs, what’s a homeowner to do? Moving is stressful, but so is living in a construction zone. While there are differing opini...

On Parade: The Nines: Custom Homes Done to Perfection

While some homes featured in the Billings Parade of Homes charm prospective homeowners with their colossal-size and extravagant features, their corresponding price tag can be just as astounding. That...

West Bench Home Furnishings: Handcrafted, High-Quality Furniture Fit for Montana

Nestled in the Rock Creek Valley on the south end of Roberts, West Bench Home Furnishings has been specializing in high-quality, handcrafted indoor and outdoor furniture since 2020. Offering hardwood...

Finding a Summer of Solace in Your Own Backyard

Summers in Montana are never long enough but one Billings family intends to enjoy every element of the season and they are lucky enough to do so without ever leaving their own backyard. Check out what...

Conner Bokma: The Difference is in the Details 

Conner Bokma may have just established CB Built in 2022, but the 25-year-old general contractor is already pushing the market standard and delighting homeowners with his work in the Billings West End...

Annafeld: Building a Community, One Neighbor at a Time

Local developer, McCall Homes, continues to fulfill its mission of Empowering People, Building Communities in their established and growing Annafeld neighborhood. Located near the Yellowstone River wi...

Open Air Living at Lake Hills

Now, more than ever, homeowners have a greater appreciation for outdoor living spaces. Not only do they add value to our homes, they add value to our daily lives, too. Capp Construction and Beyond th...

Michael Christensen Homes: Where Elegance & Style Comes Standard

With over three decades building custom and luxury homes across the Pacific Northwest, Builder Michael Christensen was lured back to his hometown of Billings and is planting roots at Silver Creek Esta...

A Home Fit for Family

Surrounded by open grasslands, sweeping vistas, and occasional wildlife, Williams Homes welcomes you to High Sierra, their newest housing community located on the northern edge of Billings Heights. W...

Panoramic Views at Legacy West

Classic Design Homes has been featured in the Billings Parade of Homes over a dozen times and they continue to dazzle and delight prospective homeowners in the process. Their 2022 Parade Home on a qui...

Gentle Parenting: Raising Our Children with Love & Respect

Have you stumbled upon any gentle parenting posts on social media lately?  While the term might be new, experts agree the techniques are not. But is the #gentleparenting movement a passing TikTok tren...

Williams Homes: The New Builders on the Block

Williams Homes may be new to Billings but they’ve been building a wide variety of homes across the West since 1996.  Take a peek at their first entry into last year’s Parade of Homes. This Copper Ridg...

The Modern Montana Home

Visionary Custom Homes might be new to the Billings Parade of Homes scene, but that didn’t stop them from taking home two People’s Choice Awards last year.  From simple to sophisticated, learn more ab...

On Parade with Branding Iron Construction: The Montana Empty-Nester of Your Dreams

Not only are Jarrett and Karen Smith of Branding Iron Construction the builders of a West End home featured in the 2022 Parade of Homes, but they are also the homeowners. As recent empty nesters, lear...

101 Ways to Be the Change 

November is a time to show gratitude and give thanks. It’s also the perfect time of year to practice good deeds and random acts of kindness. Whether you have a little spare time give, a unique skill...

Practical Financial Tips that Make ‘Cents’

Money matters can be stressful, but when you prepare and plan you can feel more secure about your financial future. With the help of some local experts, we have some practical financial tips for all a...

Woman to Watch: Hanna Bloom

Check out this month’s Woman to Watch, Hanna Bloom of Bloom Business Solutions.  Making the complexities of running a business easy, Hanna assures, “you just sit back, and I will handle everything.” B...

30 Ways to Mix Some Movement into Your Day

Do you find it challenging to commit to an exercise plan but want to adopt a healthy lifestyle and keep active throughout your day? Even if you only have a few minutes, try these 30 ways to squeeze in...

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Our national monuments are places where our nation's full history can be revealed, revered, and in many cases, mourned. Read up on one family’s road trip to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monumen...

The Great Backyard & Beyond

Ah, there's nothing quite like enjoying the sights and smells of summertime as you hang out in the backyard. Lawn mowers humming, barbecues sizzling, and children squealing with delight as they run an...

A Movie Night Under the Stars

What’s better than catching a movie?  How about catching a movie OUTSIDE!  Thanks to Firefly Outdoor Movie Company and a host of local sponsors, Movies in the Park has been a Billings summer staple fo...

Race for a Reason

In this inclusive guide to racing local, we've got the details on runs, walks, and strolls of all kinds in and around Billings, MT.

First Time Fathers: The Best is Yet to Come

Becoming a father is a life-defining moment and can evoke mixed emotions. Along with excitement and happiness, it’s perfectly normal to feel a sense of overwhelm, uncertainty, and even fear with the n...

406 Race Series

Ready...Set...Check out what's on the calendar for the 406 Race Series!

Maker's Space: Mountain Side Designs

“I have a really broad interest in art, and narrowing it down has been the hardest part,” said Becca Mueller of starting Mountain Side Designs.

Trail Etiquette 101: Leave No Trace Makes Nature a Better Place

As we approach the peak hiking and camping season, it’s always a good idea to refresh ourselves with the Leave No Trace Principles.

22 of Billings’ Best Events

The Magic City’s vibrant and thriving urban scene offers unique, family-friendly, and often free events all year long. So, whether you're looking for arts, culture, music, food, sports, or live entert...

Adopting One Word to Guide Your Year

Tired of non-starter New Year's resolutions? What if there was a more effective and holistic way to achieve your goals while also living more intentionally for the entire year?
Introducing: The Word...

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