Pride of Place
No matter where in the world he’s working, renowned Denver architect Curtis Fentress says the key to successful design is keeping it local
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The Art of a Lifetime
In 1982, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles published a story about the Polish-born, Colorado-based artist Witold-K. Thirty years later, we decided to check back in with the man who has achieved international fame for his work, but who remains relatively unknown…
At Home with Michael and Gail Folwell
Sometimes waiting can be a good thing. So testify Michael and Gail Folwell, who spent 12 years living in their Boulder home before they were finally ready to undertake a major remodel. Over the years the couple paid attention to…
At Home With: Jamie Angelich
With so many nonprofit organizations in need, Denver philanthropist Jamie Angelich has a trusted method for deciding where to invest her time, energy and support: “I tend to choose charities and causes that I have a personal connection to,” Angelich…
In Memoriam
Like many Denverites, we were saddened to hear of the passing of restaurant owner, community leader and philanthropist Noel Cunningham. As a small tribute, we'd like to share an article written by Julie Bielenberg and published in the October 2007…
At Work With Chef Alex Seidel
Alex Seidel is getting plenty of recognition these days for having his finger on the pulse of the farm-to-table food movement in Denver. And it’s no surprise; at Fruition, the restaurant he co-founded with maitre d’ Paul Attardi in early…
At Home With Blogger Gabrielle Blair
Visit DesignMom.com on any given day, and you’ll see why late last fall, Time Magazine crowned it one of the year’s top 50 websites. It’s a friendly place where the Design Mom, Gabrielle Blair—graphic designer, mother of six children and…
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Colorado, Denver, Denver Metropolitan Area, Geography Of Colorado, Other, People, Person Career, Quotation, Real Estate, Stylemakers
JUST FIVE YEARS AGO, Tami Door and her husband, who were living in Michigan, decided it was time to move. They considered cities all over the world. JUST FIVE YEARS AGO, Tami Door and her husband, who were living in…
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Chef, Denver, Donald Knuth, Entertaining, France, Hospitality, MIX, People, Person Attributes, Quotation, Recipes, Stylemakers
The first question everyone asks this dynamic culinary duo is, “Who does the cooking at home?” While Broening hand-crafts flavorful dishes with fresh local ingredients for Mediterranean-inspired Olivéa Restaurant in Capitol Hill and creates imaginative new-American cuisine at Duo Restaurant…
Behind the Scenes at the 2009 Home of the Year Gala
Colorado, Denver, Denver Metropolitan Area, Entertaining, Geography Of Colorado, Hospitality, People, Stylemakers
CH&L’s Home of the Year Gala on Thursday, July 23, 2009 was a spectacular evening of good friends, fine food and a great cause. David Hintgen and John Moinzad, owners of AERA Studios in Denver, hosted the party at their…
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“These pots aren’t very big, only about three or four inches, but they used to belong to the Queen of England. I just happened to be in England once, and for charity, they were selling off pots because they were switching…
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“I saw work when I went to an art festival in Laguna Beach when we lived in Orange County, and I commissioned him to do a piece for over the fireplace. He went behind my house to see which vistas…
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“This six-inch architectural scale has been my utility companion for my creative years. It’s almost become a security blanket—even though now, with experience, I can eyeball things. I still carry it with me; it’s been with me all over the…
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Early in Sara Zook’s career, a client asked her to design a few pieces of custom furniture. The designer discovered a new passion—and a great business. “Because I love the classicism of antiques, I wanted to create a product that…
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"This platter is a gift from our eldest, Roxy. Both she and our son, Jaxon, have grown up watching their mom and dad work very hard. It is one of the best gifts we could give them. This career has…
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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…
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The kettle is always on at the Governor’s Residence, and Jeannie Ritter is rarely without a cup of tea in her hand. Her collection of mismatched cups reminds her that “not everything has to be perfect.” The kettle is always…
CH&L On the Town
Colorado, Denver, Food, Geography Of Colorado, Interior Design, Interiors, Other, People, Person Career, President, Quotation, Recipes, Stylemakers, USD
Click on the title links to view the galleries.The Colorado Garden Show's 2008 Grant & Scholarship Awards CeremonyOn Sunday, May 4 at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, the Colorado Garden Show and its board of directors awarded $336, 270 in…
At home with... Stefka Czarnecki Fanchi
Entertaining, Hospitality, Human Interest, Kitchen, Kitchens, People, Person Attributes, Quotation, Stylemakers
Stefka Fanchi knows something about how to transform a structure into a home. During the day, she works to promote affordable housing; at home, she and her family shape their own space, which she says is in a “constant state…
At Home With ... Mike Nelson
“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…
At Home with... Kari Foster
Kari Foster and her colleagues at Associates III wrote the book on eco-friendly interior design. Literally. It’s called Sustainable Residential Interiors, and it gives designers and homeowners the scoop on how to create stylish green rooms. At her own home…
Enjoying the Season
Architect, Colorado, Company Location, Denver, Denver Metropolitan Area, Designer, Geography Of Colorado, Other, People, Person Career, Stylemakers
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…
At work with...Gary J. DeFrange
Colorado, Denver, Entertaining, Geography Of The United States, Hospitality, People, President, Stylemakers
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…
Out and About
Art, Colorado, Denver Art Museum, Entertaining, Hospitality, People, Person Career, President, Stylemakers, Vail
(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…
