Into the Light
A remarkable remodel turns a dark and dated Vail house into a modern, elegant, light-filled home
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Getting Cozy in the Highlands
A Denver designer transforms a cool interior with warm colors, bold patterns and redefined spaces
Throw Your Best Party Ever
Want to host a festive fête that keeps spirits high and stress levels low? Take cues from Colorado foodies, who divulge their favorite recipes—for appetizers, cocktails and desserts—and best-kept entertaining secrets.Savory StartersCookbook author Eugenia Bone grew up in the company…
Daytripper: Steamboat Springs
For a breakfast fit for champions: Steamboat Grand Spend a slow morning over a mouthwatering breakfast—and plenty of it—at The Cabin restaurant, which brings a bit of nature indoors by using aspen trees as décor. A few must-taste favorites include…
Daytripper: Grand Junction
For a little piece of chocolate heaven Chet Enstrom ran the Jones-Enstrom Ice Cream Company in Grand Junction for 30 years, pursuing his love of candy-making (and his affair with almond toffee) on the side, before launching Enstrom Candies in…
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…
A Life on the Land
Stand in the south-facing loggia of this Spanish Revival home in Cherry Hills Village, take in your surroundings and be rewarded with a direct view of Pikes Peak. Turn exactly 90 degrees west and you’ll spot Mount Evans. Now cross…
Garlic Makes Everything Better
Powerful when raw, and mellow, sweet and smooth when cooked long and slow, garlic is an intoxicating herb (although some call it a vegetable) that improves many dishes. It can balance and lift the acid of tomatoes, give dimension to meats…
Picnic Perfect
All-AmericanGathered by the foodies at Denver’s Marczyk Fine Foods, this menu calls to mind the classic wicker basket and feel-good Midwestern fare—but with a modern, elegant twist.FIND IT AT MARCZYK’SLa Quercia’s Prosciutto Artisan-crafted meat from Iowa Cold, Oven-Fried Picnic ChickenFrench BaguetteZucchini and…
Dine and D'art Gives Guests a Run for Their Money
At this event, guests wear sneakers with their black-tie attire, so they can hurry to claim their favorite piece of art.
The Perfect Storm
If you’ve been thinking about buying a new home, 2012 might be the perfect year. Thinking of selling? Well, 2012 might be just right for that, too. But, you may ask, how can both be true?“This will be a terrific…
Daytripper: Durango
For your daily breadLocals know that Bread serves the best baked goods in town, so grab a handful of “Sow Your Oats” cookies and a hearty sandwich—like turkey with cranberry chutney between slabs of campagnolo bread—at this insider spot before…
