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February 9, 2012 in CH&L magazine, Events, Home furnishings by Caroline | No comments

Events and updates from the local design scene we think you’ll want to know:

HW Home Hosts Its Annual Warehouse Sale

From this Friday through Monday, February 10-13, Colorado-based home furnishings purveyor HW Home is throwing open the doors of its Broomfield store for a grand sale. Shop the showroom’s thoughtfully curated mix of furnishings—that always feels modern and fresh—and save 30 to 75 percent on items for any room in the house. But don’t just go for the furniture; apparel by Max and jewelry by Stella & Dot will be available for the browsing. Enjoy food and drink, too, plus pets from the Boulder Humane Society. hwhome.com

Tweed Interiors Opens a Boutique in Telluride

Interior designers Victoria Crawford and Robyn Shaw of Telluride-based Tweed Interiors are sharing their impeccable style with a new home furnishings shop: Tweed Interior Design Studio and Boutique. Browse a relevant mix of furnishings and accessories from Mitchell Gold, John Robshaw, Dwell Studio and—two of our favorites—Madeline Weinrib and Jonathan Adler, as well as work by local artists. And don’t be wary of the remote mountain location; this is high style. (French Regency Chair by Madeline Weinrib pictured above.) tweedinteriors.com

An Online Gallery Guide Hangs Its Virtual Shingle

Get the scoop on First Friday Art Walks, new exhibitions, citywide events in the arts and public works—all through a new online resource, galleryguidedenver.com, the brainchild of Arts & Venues Denver and Visit Denver. Find the perfect piece of original art by searching more than 60 galleries (and counting) by style, medium and neighborhood.

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Hot Shops: South Broadway in Denver

January 18, 2012 in CH&L magazine, Home furnishings, Products We Love by Caroline | No comments

Head to Broadway in Denver and sense the creative buzz in the air with some of the city’s best design shops moving in and sticking around. For a day—or afternoon—of hunting home goods in the neighborhood, follow our shop-by-shop, north-to-south guide for hitting the right spots.

Start north at 9th Avenue Collection (formerly “The Collection,” at 899 N. Broadway) to shop one of the greatest antiques inventories Denver-wide. antiquedesign.com

Then venture south to Lee Alex Décor (24 S. Broadway, Suite 104)—a favorite boutique for kicky mid-century furnishings—which has shown its dedication to the ’hood by upgrading to a larger showroom to house its delectable vintage finds. leealexdecor.com

Just a skip away, newish “modern mercantile” Hazel & Dewey (70 S. Broadway) offers a carefully edited mix of clean-lined, cheery tabletop items, kitchen goods and house wares, many of them handcrafted and locally made. hazel-dewey.com

Then browse the flock of showrooms at Denver Design District (595 S. Broadway) or wander Antique Row, an assembly of shops from 1100 to 1800 S. Broadway. antique-row.com

Be sure to set foot inside Alesso Modern Source (1238 S. Broadway), purveying sleek and swoon-worthy European lines, and recently relocated to the SoBo strip from the River North Art District (RiNo). alessomodernsource.com

Also new to the block is The Annex (1534 S. Broadway), an antiques collective curated by Christopher Watson of Watson & Co., that deals vintage style from more traditional to midcentury “funk” (think groovy neon signs and retro lighting).

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For the Weekend: Sale at Ashley Campbell

January 13, 2012 in CH&L magazine, Home furnishings, Products We Love by Caroline | No comments

We’re firm believers that top-quality, high-style furniture is worth the splurge. And so naturally we think that high-end furniture that’s on sale is especially worth springing for.

Well, we know of a sale happening this weekend that’s so good we almost had to keep it to ourselves. But because we’re immersed in creating the pages of our March Furniture issue (stay tuned!), and because we’re longtime fans of interior designer Ashley Campbell‘s swoon-worthy style, we’re feeling generous and good-spirited and we’re sharing the details here…

The Ashley Campbell furnishings showroom in Denver’s Cherry Creek North shopping district is hosting a 50% off sale on everything on the floor (except some fine art items). 50% off—no, that’s not a typo.

The sale runs today, tomorrow and Sunday. So go browse 5,000 square feet full of luscious, contemporary furniture (rugs, mirrors, pillows, lighting bedding, seating, and other various pretty things) and help the showroom make space for new inventory scouted at the most recent High Point Market. Here’s a taste of what you might find.

We just ask that you save some items for us!

Sale hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm. For more info, visit ashleycampbell.com.

 

 

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Hot colors straight from the experts

January 12, 2012 in CH&L magazine, Design Trends, Home furnishings, Remodeling by Caroline | No comments


In anticipation of a new year—and new trends in home design—we spent weeks gathering counsel from the color experts to get the pulse on the hottest colors for 2012. Above, architectural color consultant KD Fikso reveals her favorite on-trend paints—and keep reading for tips on working color into your own space.

If you prefer white walls and neutral furnishings…

Opt for just a touch of color. “Try painting the inside of cabinets and bookshelves or niches so you get a peek of color,” recommends Sonu Mathew, senior interior designer with Benjamin Moore.

Go bold in a smaller space—like a powder room, foyer or guest room.

If you like splashes of color throughout your home…

Create colorful vignettes. “Celebrate a trend in your home by displaying some of your favorite accessories in a grouping that reflects the ways colors are being combined,” architectural color consultant KD Fikso says.

Paint a piece of furniture. “Maybe it’s a painted chair that sits in the office area of your kitchen,” Fikso says, or a period piece that’s brought up-to-date with an unconventional hue.

If you’re ready to go BIG with color…

Paint the ceiling. “Color doesn’t have to be on the walls,” Mathew says. “You could have a neutral room and apply a bold trend color to your ceiling.”

Redo the kids’ room. “Talk about trendy; kids are changing every couple years,” says Fikso, who suggests children’s bedrooms as the perfect place to experiment with playful hues.

For more expert tips on decorating with color, click here, and to browse our roundup of home furnishings in the hottest colors of 2012 (spicy persimmon, tried-and-true blue and modern gray), click here.

 

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Have you reserved your copy of The Little Orange Book?

January 5, 2012 in Architecture, Art, Baths, CH&L magazine, Fabrics and textiles, Kitchens, Landscape Design, Remodeling by Caroline | 1 comment

If you’re anything like us, the start of a new year brings thoughts of remodeling projects: a brand-new kitchen, a finished basement, perhaps even a whole-home renovation. The good news: We can help with your upcoming home project!

Next month, in partnership with Hutter + Eurobath, we’ll be publishing The Little Orange Book. This handy directory will be your go-to guide for the best remodeling pros in your area, as well as the Colorado showrooms you’ll want to visit for all the finishing touches. In its pages, find loads of resource information in the following categories:

Architects
Interior Designers
Building Materials
Custom Builders/Remodelers
Flooring & Hard Surfaces
Home Decor
Kitchen & Bath
Landscape/Exteriors

You won’t want to start your next project without CH&L‘s The Little Orange Book. Click here to reserve your copy, or stay tuned for a list of local retailers. (CH&L subscribers will receive their copy for free in the mail.)

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January events for a lively start to 2012

December 23, 2011 in CH&L magazine, Events by Caroline | No comments

Wintersköl, Aspen, January 12-15

Beat cabin fever by heading to Aspen’s four-day, 61st annual celebration of winter, which delivers a soup cook-off and pancake breakfast, musical performances in favorite local venues, a 48-hour snow sculpture competition and a fireworks finale. Plus, if you purchase the 2012 Wintersköl button (just $1), you get great deals and discounts about town. Click here for more info and a list of deals.

History of Chocolate, Denver, January 15

Cocoa-philes, this one’s for you: Head to the Denver Art Museum to explore the tasty history of chocolate with Mark Sciscenti, chocolate historian from Santa Fe, who will guide guests through the evolution of the divine ingredient from 2000 BC to 1800 AD. Sampling of traditional and historic drinks included. Click here for more info.

Face to Face: Vance Kirkland and Clyfford Still, Denver, January 26

Two of Denver’s great art institutions—Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art and Clyfford Still Museum—are joining forces to deliver a lecture on their patron artists: what their careers looked like, how they were similar and how their artistic attitudes differed. Tickets are $10. Click here for more info.

Beaver Creek FOOD & WINE Weekend, January 26-28

Colorado foodies won’t want to miss this culinary extravaganza, which pairs top-notch cuisine with mountain style. Events include a guided snowshoe tour followed by a gourmet lunch; a “Winter Wonderland Wine Seminar,” which unveils the perfect cold-weather wines; an après-ski burgers and beer feast; and a “First Tracks Breakfast” with guest chef Richard Sandoval. Tickets for individual events start at $75; package prices starting at $340. Click here for more info. (Above photo courtesy of beavercreek.com.)

For more January happenings, visit coloradohomesmag.com.

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Give much and get merry

December 16, 2011 in CH&L magazine, Home furnishings, Made in Colorado, Products We Love by Caroline | No comments

Looking for some last-minute items to add to your shopping or wish list? Or ideas for hostess gifts? See what some of our favorite Coloradans are wrapping up and wishing for this season—and visit coloradohomesmag.com to see what’s on the CH&L staff’s list.

Lon Symensma, Chef/Owner, ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro, cholon.com

Wrapping up: “I’m a fan of Il Mondo Vecchio’s Chinese Sausage because it’s very authentic and it’s a local product. That’s what I am trying to do at my restaurant, ChoLon—share the authentic flavors of Asia while using local ingredients.” Starting at $23/lb., mondovecchio.net

Wishing for: “I’m new to Colorado, and it only seems right that I should know how to ski. I can’t imagine anything cooler than learning on a pair of skis handmade in Denver.” $599, icelanticboards.com

Tracy Weil, Artist/Web Designer, weilworks.com

Wrapping up: “I’m planning on giving the first edition of the Denver County Fair Cookbook to all my friends and family. It’s a Colorado product and features several of the blue-ribbon-winning recipes, as well as topics with an urban twist like composting and urban foraging.” $19.95, denvercountyfair.org

Wishing for: “I’m hoping to receive chocolate from the Chocolate Crisis Center! I especially like the Candy Apple Caramels, but how fun are these Holiday Blues peppermint creams?” $16.95, chocolatecrisiscenter.com

Bertha Lynn, News Anchor, Denver’s 7NEWS, thedenverchannel.com

Wrapping up: “I love the wide variety of quality gourmet foods at Tony’s Market, so I’ll be giving my friends gift cards. That way, they can select their favorite torrone, olives, steaks or a beautiful dessert.” tonysmarket.com

Wishing for: “Denver has such a rich cultural scene that it would be heaven to be a member of all of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Tier 1 organizations—the Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Denver Zoo and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. I love to browse the gift shops too!” Starting at $45 for individuas, scfd.org

For more gift-giving inspiration, visit coloradohomesmag.com.

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The Big Reveal: Clyfford Still Museum

November 18, 2011 in Art, CH&L magazine, Events by Caroline | No comments

Denver art aficionados and history buffs, rejoice: Today, the city’s arts scene gets a major boost as the Clyfford Still Museum throws open the doors of its sleek contemporary building, which is an art form in and of itself.

Inside, visitors will discover, for the first time, the celebrated and nearly complete body of Still’s work—roughly 2,400 of the artist’s famous abstract paintings, drawings and the three sculptures he created in his long career—all bringing light to a life previously shrouded in mystery. The opening is the culmination of a project begun in 2004, when Still’s wife chose Denver as the permanent home for her husband’s artistic estate.

Tonight, we’re off to the opening celebration, “En Route: Denver,” where Denver Grammy-nominated band DeVotchKa will be making an appearance, to take a first look ourselves—oh goody. Stay tuned! And if you’re looking for something to spice up your weekend, perhaps you should pay a visit yourself. clyffordstillmuseum.org

 

 

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This Just In: Our annual Entertaining Issue is here!

October 27, 2011 in CH&L magazine, Entertaining, Products We Love by Caroline | No comments

As the holiday season approaches and we ready our nests for gatherings at home, CH&L‘s Entertaining Issue delivers tips and inspiration for styling spaces and decorating rooms. Take style cues from homes featured in the issue:

See how an elegant arrangement of long-collected decorations dress an Englewood home in its holiday best

Browse photos of a ski-in/ski-out retreat near Aspen Mountain, designed by architect Charles Cunniffe

Take pointers from designer Jennifer DesJardin, who whips up a timeless cozy design for a historic Denver home

Of course, it’s prime gift-giving season, too. Click here to go to our annual gift guide, in which the staff at CH&L—and a few friends you may know—share the gifts they’d like to give and receive this year, many of them made right here in Colorado.

We hope you enjoy the issue!

 

 

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The Denver food scene: What you need to know

October 13, 2011 in CH&L magazine, Food & Dining by Caroline | No comments

Cuisine in Denver—and beyond—has been gaining some serious cred. Here’s the short list of tips for savoring the restaurant scene, and visit coloradohomesmag.com for our complete guide.

Savor the savings (discreetly): Ask Miss Manners: it’s one thing to brandish your Groupon, another to have 30 percent inconspicuously taken off your bill. The website savored.com, which just hung its virtual shingle in Denver, does exactly that, charging a $10 reservation fee, but then awarding a 30 percent discount on everything you order at participating restaurants, including cocktails. The EatDenver Deck of gift cards is no slouch in the bargain department either: for $52, it includes 52 $10 cards that can be redeemed at participating locally-owned restaurants.

For extreme locavores: Farm-to-table cuisine means chefs are growing the vegetables, raising the animals, even milking the cows themselves at the restaurant farm. It may sound like “The Farmer in the Dell,” but this is highly sophisticated food: cutting out the middleman makes for ultimate freshness and puts a premium on letting the ingredients speak for themselves. Potager in Denver produces its herbs directly on the premises, and Fruition serves up produce and cheese from its own ten-acre farm in Larkspur.

Taking it to the streets: The mobile movement has hit Denver with a vengeance: from cupcakes to caviar, serving food through a truck window has gained serious cred. Track down Pinche Tacos for irresistible taco urges, Brava Pizzeria Della Strada for recurring pizza visions, or the Biscuit Bus when the winds of nostalgia blow.

A new green standard: That’s the mission of Eat Greener Denver, a collaboration of independent Denver restaurants committed to reducing their collective and individual impact on the environment. The green dream team—14 restaurants and counting—targets a different aspect of wastefulness each month.

Click here for the complete guide to Denver’s restaurant scene.

Text by Elizabeth Marglin; above photo by Marc Piscotty for ChoLon Bistro; below photos by Jenna Walker Photographers.

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