Vail Valley is a little quieter than it has been after years of bustling real estate deals. Residential sales dropped 44 percent in 2008, and consumers are no longer building and remodeling in record numbers.Yet this Colorado ski valley is…
Setting the Table: Setting the Table: “My company is called Blanc Canvas because everything in design—whether it's furniture or place settings—is a blank canvas,” interior designer Tami Wakeman says. “Start with something that is clean, so you can add any…
Winter days inspire designer Beth Armijo of Armijo Design Group in Denver to warm up interior spaces with a palette of ochres, creams, golden yellows and charcoal. “With less sunlight in your space, you want colors and textures that carry…
A Colorado ClassicInterior Design: Tonya Frank, Dromma Designs, Denver/Vail, (303) 941-9730Construction: Mike Coles, Coles Construction Company, Edwards, (970) 390-4049Architecture: Sally Brainerd, RKD Architects, Inc., Edwards, (866) 480-3071, rkdarch.comCustom Lighting: Kevin Clark Originals, Delta, (970) 874-0884, kevinclarkoriginals.com Furnishings: Home Outfitters, Vail,…
"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…
The owners enjoy unwinding in front of the great room’s large fireplace, where a four-foot tall iron screen designed by Kevin Clark Originals features a scene of trees, leaves and deer. The owners enjoy unwinding in front of the great…
If You Go...L'Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour & Boutique takes place Nov. 21-23 (10 am-4 pm) in the Belcaro Park neighborhood. Advance tickets are $18 at King Soopers or through the Central City Opera box office (303-292-6700); tickets cost…
Sustainable materials—Spanish cedar, natural stone, slate, aluminum and zinc—were chosen for the exterior of the home. “We chose zinc for the roof because it lasts for generations, is very low-maintenance and ages well, to a lovely matte-gray patina,” Pollock says.…
Crisp white woodwork stands out against warm, chocolate-brown walls. The homeowners added a fireplace to ground the new living room, which was created by combining two very small rooms. Notice the exaggerated scale of the houndstooth carpet—a change that makes…
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…
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…
Colorado wine. It wasn’t long ago that these two words could put a smirk on any wine-lover’s face. Rarely exciting and occasionally undrinkable, Colorado wines seemed to highlight the vintners’ lack of knowledge and experience. Flawed winemaking, the wrong grape…
The Sculptured House is an icon with a Cinderella story. Architect Charles Deaton was intrigued by the idea of living inside a sculpture when he designed the home—the only private residence he ever attempted. Deaton disliked the proliferation of cookie-cutter…
To ground the structure and bring a sense of warmth to the rooms, designer Mickey Ackerman chose a rich Honduran mahogany for the floors and ceilings throughout the home. To ground the structure and bring a sense of warmth to…
The kitchen's expansive concrete island is softened by its mottled finish. The sculpted barstools—also custom pieces—are made from Baltic birch. The gentle curve of the outside-facing cabinets and counters continue the theme of swooping lines seen throughout the home and…
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…
Talented chefs and visionary restaurateurs have cultivated a robust dining community in Denver in recent years, complete with swanky downtown destinations, concept-driven eateries and neighborhood gems. “With independent restaurants, you get personality,” says Sean Huggard, chef/partner of Black Pearl and…
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…
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…
Feeling inspired?Here’s where to turn: Chevo Studios, Denver, (303) 455-9656, chevostudios.com Design Workshop, Aspen, (970) 920-1387, designworkshop.com DTJ Design, Boulder, (303) 443-7533, dtjdesign.com Feeling inspired?Here’s where to turn: Chevo Studios, Denver, (303) 455-9656, chevostudios.com Design Workshop, Aspen, (970) 920-1387, designworkshop.com…
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…
