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CH&L January/February 2009 Resources

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A Happy ConvergenceInterior Design: Heather Mourer, One Home, Denver, (720) 946-1505, onehomedesign.comFamily Room: Sofa: “Tufty Time” sectional sofa by B&B Italia, One Home, Denver, (720) 946-1505, onehomedesign.comRug: Lime and grey wool area rug by Merida Meridian, One Home, onehomedesign.comThrow, floor…

Home Again

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In the dining room, Davidson used a mix of heirlooms and retail-store furniture. The dining room table is by Crate & Barrel, while the buffet and rug are family antiques. The chandelier was found at Trog de Lights in Denver.…

Relaxed, Refined, Refreshing

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The light-filled library glows with golden tones on the walls and the faux bois bookcases and window frames painted by artist David Schultz. “Accessories play a large role here and in every room,” says designer Melinda Douglas. “They are the…

Our Favorite Room

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Where it Began: When homeowners Karen Frame and Sam Simakis bought this Boulder home about three years ago, they had just left a house with—gasp!—white walls. “My mom is an artist, so I’ve been an art collector for a long…

The Art of Collecting

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“Cracked Diana” by Roberto Santos, bronze “Beyond October” by Karen Vance, oil on Belgian linen Every art collector has a story about that very first purchase. Natalie Rekstad-Lynn, founder of Denver's annual Salon du Musée art exhibition, spent 12…

At Work With…

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Perhaps no space in Colorado better illustrates the marriage between architecture and art than the Daniel Libeskind-designed Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum. And no one knows this building, with its iconic angles and peaks, quite like Lewis Sharp…

Brave New Old World

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Created by master ceramicists Villeroy and Boch in the mid-19th century, this triple vase comprises three vessels attached end to end.Crafted in the 19th century, this Italian ivory-inlaid cabinet, carved of walnut, was directly imported from Rome. The extraordinary detail…

What’s Next for Colorado Design?

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Modern Crop Circles & Elegant Density: Barrett Studio Architects studies the merging of organic food production, solar harvesting and the mixed-use neighborhood in this study of a living village. David Barrett, AIA, President and Founder, Barrett Studio Architects, Boulder, Barrettstudio.com:…

Three Kitchens, Three Flavors

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Hollywood Glam Designer: Joni Albers, Thurston Kitchen and Bath, (303) 399-4564, Thurstonkitchenandbath.com Inspiration: “Here I took an easily recognizable and iconic style—'40s Hollywood glamour—and gave it a modernized, updated treatment.” Who It's For: “I imagine this kitchen on the 22nd…

Antiquing Weekend in Niwot

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Those who spend weekends "antiquing" do it with cult-like verve. The list of historic towns within a short drive of Denver is long and lovely, each locale offering unique collecting opportunities. There are the mountain silver-mining boom-and-bust towns of Idaho…

Like Butter

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Roadrunner Chair (medium-density fiberboard $185; plywood $484; wood $585; upholstered steel $550) DoubleButter.com“Chairs have to satisfy a lot of requirements,” says David Larabee. And when you think about it, he's right: comfort and style, proportion and durability. And yet the boys…

Organic Inspiration

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Outdoor spaces are the perfect areas to reassemble leftover materials into unique pieces. Trudy and Jim constructed this charming little bench from leftover flagstone from the patio they installed after they purchased the home. There’s no doubt about it: This…

The Art of Blending In

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Architect Freddie Valdez designed the lower-level stairway to appear as if the stairs were outside, in between two buildings. A glass vestibule contains the staircase and joins the two buildings. Architect Freddie Valdez designed the lower-level stairway to appear as…

Historic Homes Style Guide

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BungalowBungalowAn architectural emblem of the American dream, bungalows are traditionally one or one-and-a-half story dwellings of horizontal orientation that combine style with simplicity and sound construction with affordability. The bungalow boom took off around the turn of the century, when…

Indulge

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Antique Cast Iron Chair with Roses (price upon request or $549 for the 3-piece patio set) DjUNA, Denver, (303) 355-3500, djuna.com Why we love it: The chair’s feminine curves and flowery motif remind us of warm spring days in a…

Fresh Spaces

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The Powder Room Inspiration: The Mountains Shayne Smith of Slifer Designs wanted to break from the traditional mountain style when she reimagined a penthouse condominium in Bachelor Gulch. The result: a modern mountain retreat that marries natural elements and sophistication.…

Colorado Craft

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There is an artistic mystery that surrounds the shops and studios of Colorado craftspeople, where men and women transform ordinary materials, such as wool, stone and iron, into gorgeous throws, chic alabaster benches and ornate wrought-iron fences. Maybe we’re a…

Recycled Beauty

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Small changes can make a big difference: Consider replacing standard doorknobs with beautiful glass versions, such as this one from Queen City Salvage, 4750 Brighton Blvd., Denver, (303) 296-0925, architectural-artifacts.comSearching for the best way to restore authenticity to your home?…

Out and About

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(left to right) Bill Rey, owner of Claggett Rey Gallery in Vail, Ceil Folz, President of the Vail Valley Foundation, Kelli McDonald, Economic Development Manager for the Town of Vail, Rachel Packer, Director of Public Relations and Marketing, Bravo!(left to…

Arader Gallery

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From pioneers to boom towns, Colorado has a colorful past. Arader Gallery, which recently opened in Cherry Creek North, hopes to bring this past into the present, offering exceptional antique works on paper, as well as paintings and rare books.…

Visual Arts

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“Corona & Fur” (detail), Delia Brown, Baldwin Gallery Sardella Fine Art Gallery, Aspen (970) 925-9044 sardellafineart.com“Corona & Fur” (detail), Delia Brown, Baldwin Gallery Sardella Fine Art Gallery, Aspen (970) 925-9044 sardellafineart.com With 28 years in the contemporary art business, this…

Blue Book

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Royal Lace Bowl (three-piece set includes two candleholders), $260, Glass Roots, (303) 778-8693.Lovely cerulean Bleu Céleste; bright, coppery Lapis; pale, purplish Clair de Lune: whatever its guise of the moment, the color blue has frequently starred at history's table.Lovely cerulean…

Vintage Collections

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From left: Sterling overlay decanter, $2,400, Brooklyn’s Antiques, (720) 934-1264, brooklynsantiques.com; Sterling overlay decanter, $750, Brooklyn’s Antiques, (720) 934-1264 brooklynsantiques.com; Gothic-style sterling overlay decanter, $1,500, McDowell’s Antiques, (303) 777-0601 tias.com/stores/rma.Sterling & cut crystal wine coaster, $60, Brooklyn’s Antiques, (720) 934-1264,…

Best Local Artists to Collect Now

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John Suhay has been documenting daily life in Pittsburgh and Pueblo for more than 40 years. His black and white prints highlight the mentality of the two cities, and the snapshots project powerful feelings and emotions. Growing up, Suhay was…