Monroe Hodder's vibrant paintings pulse with life-thanks in part to the inspiration she finds in Steamboat's quiet beauty. Find out why the artist calls Colorado home, how she understands color and why she paints
The leader of the non-profit that produces the hugely popular Cherry Creek Arts Festival explains why his job that gets bigger—and more fun—every year
When you live in a historic home, it's important to put your own imprint on it. Susan and John Gowen did just that...but that was just the beginning.
Referencing the vernacular of traditional Spanish architecture, this home blends easily with the historic houses in and around Denver’s Observatory Park.
Good clients make an architect’s life easy. Great clients remind an architect why he or she chose the profession in the first place. For Katherine Kiefer, owner of West Elevation Architects in Steamboat Springs, the owners of this house…
How one nonprofit is helping young artists with disabilities find their creative passion
One of Aspen's most historic hotels gets a makeover: Goodbye, fussy Victorian accents; hello, bold, masculine style
For a breakfast fit for champions: Steamboat Grand Spend a slow morning over a mouthwatering breakfast—and plenty of it—at The Cabin restaurant, which brings a bit of nature indoors by using aspen trees as décor. A few must-taste favorites include…
For a little piece of chocolate heaven Chet Enstrom ran the Jones-Enstrom Ice Cream Company in Grand Junction for 30 years, pursuing his love of candy-making (and his affair with almond toffee) on the side, before launching Enstrom Candies in…
For your daily breadLocals know that Bread serves the best baked goods in town, so grab a handful of “Sow Your Oats” cookies and a hearty sandwich—like turkey with cranberry chutney between slabs of campagnolo bread—at this insider spot before…
In 1991, when the homeowner bought this International-style house in a Denver neighborhood lined with Tudors, it stood out like a sore thumb. Not even his real estate agent had high hopes of selling the home. But this buyer, raised in southern California, was no stranger to early 20th century, Bauhaus-inspired modernist architecture. He saw potential in the structure.
For averting meltdowns Cool down with a scoop of Walrus Ice Cream, a local standby that’s been going strong for decades and has won “Best Ice Cream in Fort Collins” for the last 11 consecutive years. Flavors change frequently and…
For an elegant start to the dayIn the Broadmoor’s Lake View Terrace Dining Room, enjoy dishes that put the hotel’s sophisticated spin on traditional favorites—poached eggs caprese, smoked North Atlantic salmon and cream cheese, and crab cake benedict (plus treats…
For a righteous startIf you’re looking for scrumptious but healthy fare to get you going, stop by Amazing Grace, a casual breakfast and lunch spot in a funky old Victorian. Founded by Monique Merrill, one of the country’s top adventure…
Interior designer Phoebe Howard’s professional name, Mrs. Howard, conjures images of dowager designers: Sister Parish, Dorothy Draper, Elsie de Wolfe. But the Florida-based design maven is far from dowdy; this hip, self-taught designer’s first project landed a 12-page spread in…
For your morning caffeine fix: Camp 4 CoffeeServing 11 different kinds of small-batch, hand-roasted coffee beans, including the most popular blend, “SledgeHammer,” Camp 4 Coffee has been a Crested Butte staple since 1993—its name alluding to the mountain spirit of…
CH&L: Clients come to you for... K Dahl Glass Studios: Distinctive design in art glass and fine art. We create inspiring solutions to our clients’ practical needs by providing unique glass for custom lighting, wall tile, doors and windows, art…
CH&L: Clients come to you for…Bill Livingston: Design inspiration and my expertise in designing rooms harmonious with my clients’ lifestyle needs and personalities. For many of my clients, this is their first time to be involved in a kitchen and…
For a magnifique start to your day: Café BernardAccording to the locals, this rustic French gem is where “cowboys eat croissants.” Try delicacies like the Parisienne french toast and smoked trout hash—or snatch up one of the pastries made fresh…
Pictured above: Ed and Kate Sultan, co-owners of Modern Bungalow CH&L: Clients come to you for... Ed Sultan: Some come for advice, some for that Craftsman look, others because we offer more custom options than many furniture stores, and some…
DENVER Sheptons Antiques, sheptonsantiques.comMost of the goods you’ll find at Sheptons are of the architectural variety—doors, capitals, pillars, “miscellaneous items you can use to build into your home, or assemble to make something unique,” says shop owner Kent Frick, who does…
When it comes to collecting art and antiques, the rule has always been “buy what you love.” And when it comes to mixing antiques with contemporary art, the rule is... there are no rules. So go ahead: buy what you…
When most interior designers say they start with a painting, they usually mean they take a piece of art and select colors from it to create the color story for a room. That’s not the case with Sandra Reichborn-Kjennerud, Denver-based designer and art consultant.
Inspired by a top-notch art collection, this midtown Denver condo pays homage to European style. CH&L talks with designer Ingrid Fretheim. Colorado Homes & Lifestyles: Tell us what the homeowner had in mind when she called you in. Interior designer…
