Omelet Filled with Arugula, Prosciutto and Fontina, finished with White Truffle Oil and served with Lightly Sautéed Seasonal Mushrooms. Omelet Filled with Arugula, Prosciutto and Fontina, finished with White Truffle Oil and served with Lightly Sautéed Seasonal Mushrooms. Click here…
Gunnison County has a lot going for it, even in the recreational mecca we call Colorado. The tucked-away mountain enclave retains a true-to-its-roots feel, and locals love their laid-back lifestyles. Given the area’s spirited mix of history, culture and activity,…
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…
To satisfy his love of family and fly-fishing, Bill Coburn imagined a home on a parcel of old ranchland along the Gunnison River. “He wanted a fishing nest,” says his wife, Annie. She saw an old gravel pit on the…
For homeowners Rob and Erika Leavitt, going green was always part of the plan. And because Rob is the owner and principal of eco-friendly building company Crimson Construction, building an affordable and environmentally responsible home for their growing family was…
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…
DENVERDon’t believe the gloom and doom you hear about the real estate market. In nearly every metropolitan city, there are still neighborhoods where the markets are healthy, and Denver is no exception. In a January presentation to local realtors, the…
To call Megan and Nick Wilder “outdoor enthusiasts” is a bit like saying Al Gore is curious about global warming. The Wilders are skiers, snowboarders, mountain climbers, kayakers and hikers. In fact, it’s hard to find an outdoor sport they…
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.…
No matter if you hit the ball like the pros or can’t tell a pitching wedge from a pie wedge, there are plenty of reasons to consider a home in a golf community: the stunning views, spacious residences or top-notch…
“I built my first weatherbox when I was 10 years old. My parents did not have any white paint, so it had to be barn-yellow, and it’s still in my backyard today. “I built my first weatherbox when I was…
Patrick Blanc, French botanist and creator of the vertical garden, installed this garden along the elevator shaft of Bangkok’s Emporium shopping center. You have to hand it to the French: They gave the world Victor Hugo, chocolate mousse and hot-air…
As if life in Colorado weren’t good enough, the Beer Institute recently crowned Colorado the beer-producing capital of the country, thanks to the 724.5 million gallons of beer we churned out in 2006. (Numbers for 2007 aren’t available yet, but…
left to right: Members of the Marr Corp. crew: Erik Iverson, Chris Meyer, Corbin Marr, Victor Zermeno Tapia, Doug Fowler and Brent Strauss. Diane and Tim Mueller are determined to leave as small a carbon footprint as possible, which is…
Sip n’ Stroll CH&L and The Showrooms at TOWN hosted the shopping extravaganza benefitting Excelsior Youth CenterExcelsior's Executive Director Joan Gabrielson (left) and Kathy Graveley greet patrons at The Showrooms by TOWN.Sip n’ Stroll CH&L and The Showrooms at TOWN…
Nearly 20 years ago, this 21,000-acre historic ranch property was annexed to Colorado Springs. It is now being built-out as an all-inclusive community with tree-lined streets, open space, neighborhood schools, town centers with shops, restaurants and cultural centers, open space,…
Dream Dinners’ Potato & Rosemary Crusted Salmon Click here for a printable recipe where to go when you’re on the goDenver Area Dream Dinners’ Potato & Rosemary Crusted Salmon Click here for a printable recipe where to go when you’re…
Waking up to a bear on the deck, a yard full of fresh powder and a workday that includes hitting the slopes suits Gary DeFrange just fine. In 1997, DeFrange left his job in finance to head the City and…
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…
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?…
The home's unusual star-shaped exterior takes full advantage of the building site. All of the home's windows were custom-built during the remodel. The home's unusual star-shaped exterior takes full advantage of the building site. All of the home's windows were…
As CH&L’s editors travel across the state to cover the people and places that make Colorado distinctive, we often discover what we call our “new favorite things,” everyday indulgences or big-time splurges that we can’t wait to share with each…
(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…
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.…
