Diamonds and Emeralds and Rubies, Oh My!
A sorceress of sparkle and shine has carved out a niche for bespoke pieces in Boulder and beyond.
High Points
Stephanie Donner’s Favorite Things
The chief legal counsel for Galvanize, 2017 9News Leader of the Year and former chief legal counsel for Governor John Hickenlooper, shares her faves.
What Does the Owner of Larimer Square Love?
Jeff Hermanson shares his favorite things, from shoes and sunglasses to luggage and retail stores.
A New Cutlery Outpost in RiNo
Carbon Knife Co. offers high-quality Japanese kitchen utensils for professional and home cooks alike.
A "Home Away From Home" Hotel
This luxury boutique hotel houses 154 rooms and ultra-chic style.
A Cookbook for Veggie-Lovers
This is a unique, innovative collection of ethnic vegetarian street food recipes that have no need for meat.
Delicious Eats in Carbondale
This place serves contemporary American dishes with vibrant flavors and creative, fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Save, Spend, Splurge: Ottomans
Give your feet a rest with these three footstools and ottomans, at various price points.
Save, Spend, Splurge: Teapots
From cast iron to steampunk, these three teapots are so much more than short and stout.
Sew Much Fun at Fabricate
This Boulder sewing workshop allows people to make things they can actually use.
Roxanne Thurman’s Favorite Things
The stylemaker and owner of the iconic Cry Baby Ranch on Larimer Square in Denver shares her faves.
Brider: A Counter-Service Rotisserie Kitchen
This authentic upscale fast-food concept is a delicious and casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot.
A Cologne Line Worth Loving
​One of my favorite perfume companies has come out with a new line of colognes called The Herb Garden.
Denver’s Paulino Gardens
It’s easy to spend an entire day at the enormous nursery, greenhouse and garden center.
The Cheese Shop of Breckenridge
These guys are passionate, knowledgeable cheesemongers who are upping the gastronome ante of Colorado’s ski community fare.
Save, Spend, Splurge: Serving Platters
Whether you aim to find a good deal or go all out, these dishes will add some serious style to your serveware.
Sacred Thistle: A Floral Gift Shop in Denver
The owners have perfected the art of wabi-sabi, based on the idea of Japanese wisdom and imperfection.
Hotel Talisa, Formerly Vail Cascade Resort & Spa
The long-standing resort and spa has recently reopened after a major $50 million renovation.
Sarah and Rusty Brown's Favorite Things
The owners/architects of Semple Brown Design in Denver, share their design faves.
A Denver Artisan Boutique
Studio Colfax features fascinating finds, from letterpress papermakers to home-goods creators.
Affordable Yet Chic Decor: DENY Designs
Pillows, canvas prints, coasters, and more—their creations have become a staple in my kids’ rooms.
Nosh: Rosenberg's Bagels
After 25 years of living in Colorado, I’ve finally found a bagel to rival those of my East Coast childhood.
Savory Spice Shop
With more than 160 aromatic spice blends and 300 fresh spices and herbs, the store has long been my staple for gifts.
Pamper Yourself at the Oxford Club
The spa at longtime Denver staple the Oxford Club has undergone a major renovation.
