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…
Black and white as a color combination can be seen both in nature and the material world, ranging from the skins of animals to the pattern on a mosaic table.
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,…
Glitz and glamour highlight this year's Junior Symphony Guild (JSG) Designer Showhouse
Susan and Paul Valas bought their Greenwood Village ranch house 13 years ago, expecting it to meet their needs for a long time. But just a few years later, the small family of three doubled in size with the arrival…
Welcome to Stylish Living! I developed this column for people who love to entertain at home, but who also want to explore all of Colorado’s fabulous food and wine establishments and activities. My passion is creating memorable experiences with the…
There is a reason why people pledge to do things differently this time of year—everything feels fresh and you are able to look at things in a new light, with an open mind.For me, this time of the year is…
RecipesFresh Fava Bean Crostini with MintMadhava Honey Glazed Baby Colorado Lamb ChopsRecipesFresh Fava Bean Crostini with MintMadhava Honey Glazed Baby Colorado Lamb ChopsThree Potato Gratin with ChivesOrganic WinesHere are a few of my favorite organic wine producers. Visit their websites…
What's On My Playlist Play any of these albums (better yet: load them into your CD player and hit "shuffle") to create a chilled-out vibe that will put you and your guests into a perfect Zen state. What's On My…
Vintage and newly made Mexican cabaret dolls strike Williams’ fancy. “I study the creativity in the details—the earrings, clothing, hairdos and the fun names written on the dolls,” she says. A vintage cut-tin Mexican candelabra tree is almost as prickly…
Champagne powder rules in SteamboatHistoric DowntownChampagne powder rules in SteamboatHistoric DowntownMarabou RanchSteamboat Springs’ landscape is dramatically changing from ranching and skiing mecca to year-round living. New development, from mixed-use projects to large ranch subdivisions, sets it apart from other ski…
PLATNER TABLE PLATNER TABLE (Pricing starts at $2,848) “Metallics are big this year, and with that Knoll is introducing a new bronze finish to the classic Platner Collection. The Platner Table is quite stunning. The base has a beautiful moiré…
Homebuyers and investors hoping to own a piece of Denver's colorful past now have the opportunity. Owner Rick Borman and Kentwood City Properties broker Alyssa Jahns announced that residential units will be for sale—for the first time in more than…
From left to right: “Mommy and Me Springtime” apron by Woof & Poof ($24.95) Sur la Table, (303) 936-4677, surlatable.com. Green half apron with apples ($24) Anthropologie, (303) 394-1443, anthropologie.com. Red-and-white stripe apron ($22) Williams-Sonoma, (303) 794-4744, williams-sonoma.com. Vintage apron…
Classic Felco #2 hand clippers ($47.50) Available at any good nursery in your area and they also come in small and large. Garden Journal ($36) Classic Felco #2 hand clippers ($47.50) Available at any good nursery in your area and…
Whether designing a beach house in Barcelona, a chateau in southern France, or a penthouse in New York, interior designer Petra Richards has the same underlying goal: "I always try to make a home out of a house, a place…
Using the garden as an outdoor room is an ancient tradition that is finally enjoying a renaissance. This season, anchor your garden rooms with furnishings, apply a few interior design principles and see your personal style take root. Historically, man's…
Recipes: Roasted Garlic Spread Recipes: Roasted Garlic Spread Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (adapted from Bon Appétit) Pumpkin Soup with Colorado Honey and Allspice No doubt you have seen the vegetable patches that dot the metropolitan landscape. On any…
The waves of dazzling color in Jane and Bob Hendrix's Breckenridge garden are arresting.
When Kent and Vicki Logan were married on Vail Mountain in 1985 they had no idea that they would one day return to build not only their dream home but a legacy as well. Twenty years later their contemporary residence…
After living in Denver for 15 years, nothing could prepare me for the frozen tundra we experienced this past winter. And now that we are well into spring, I feel like I can finally get excited about enjoying the warm…
The notion of traditional outdoor entertaining often entails backyard cookouts or pool parties featuring umbrella drinks and a menu of items served on a bun. While I enjoy a casual vibe from time to time, why not try an outdoor…
The holiday season seems to serve up an extra helping of parties, open houses, impromptu gatherings and houseguests. With the calendar already stretched thin, there is only one way to face the festivities—relaxed and prepared. Cook some holiday goodies ahead…
Mike and Janet Johnston pause for a moment in their Platte Street Savory Spice Shop. The spice trade has been a subject of political, economic and cultural interest for thousands of years. Pepper, considered the world¹s most important spice commodity,…
