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Daliah Singer WRITER Like most people, Daliah Singer, a 5280 senior associate editor, loves giving gifts—but she’s never been particularly creative when it comes to wrapping them. “Basic wrapping paper, a pretty bow, and I was done,” she says. But as Singer learned while reporting “Put A Bow On It” (page 42), it doesn’t take much to boost a gift’s wow factor. “I learned a few simple, thoughtful tricks to personalize presents—and make them that much more special.” Jil Schlisner STYLIST Color, shape, and texture inspire floral designer Jil Schlisner’s creative work. The owner of moss Pink Flora & Botanicals in Park Hill tapped those muses for the front door decor she created for this issue’s “All The Trimmings” (page 51). “I love the solstice look in particular because winter…

CAPCO TILE & STONE CAPCOTILE.COM | (303) 759-1919 5800 E. JEWELL AVE., DENVER, CO 80224 CAPCO Tile & Stone imports and distributes the finest in porcelain tile, stone tile, and slab products from Italy and around the globe. This Colorado company started importing tile and stone in 1977 and has grown to eight showrooms across the state. “Our experience and commitment to the tile and stone market helps us provide our customers with the finest products and service in the Rocky Mountain region” says Rod Salyer, president of CAPCO Tile & Stone. CAPCO sources their products directly from manufacturers in the US, and around the world. Their multi-million dollar inventory is stored at their Denver distribution center, and ensures the tile, stone, and slab their customers select is readily available.…

MOLLY’S SPIRITS MOLLYSSPIRITS.COM | (303) 955-5174 5809 W. 44TH AVE. LAKESIDE, CO 80212 Our Rewards Program lets our returning customers build points for in store credit and gets them access to exclusive promotions and hard to find items like Pappy Van Winkle! The Molly’s Beer and Spirits Clubs keep our craft enthusiasts in the know for exclusive product releases and allows them to reserve the bottles that would be nearly impossible to get anywhere else. Our friendly and knowledgable staff will be happy to assist you with our impressive wine selection that spans over 9,000 labels from domestic to international producers and everything in between. We’re changing the way you shop for wine, beer, and spirits at Colorado’s most beautiful destination liquor store. Experience the difference. Molly’s Spirits harkens back…

REVAMPT REVAMPTGOODS.COM | (720) 536-5464 2601 E 3RD AVE, DENVER, CO 80206 It’s rare that you walk into a furniture and décor showroom to find that every piece has had a previous life. Through creative design and sustainable practices, this Cherry Creek North retailer does just that! For four years, Revampt has catered to a specific generation and need by offering unique and purposeful pieces created from reclaimed materials. By inspiring others to breathe new life into older products, founder Daniel Louis has turned his longtime love and knowledge of design and construction into a niche that Denver consumers are excited about. “Why chop down trees when we dump hundreds of thousands of tons of lumber into landfills each year? We need to think smarter about the raw materials we…

THE BRASS BED fine linens & furnishings BRASSBEDFINELINENS.COM | (303) 322-1712 3113 E. 3RD AVE., DENVER, CO 80206 At only 22 years old, Rosella Louis opened THE BRASS BED, fine linens & furnishings, in 1978. Little did she know that nearly 40 years later, she would become the luxury resource for fine linens and home furnishings, not just for Cherry Creek North, but for the entire Rocky Mountain region. Rosella has created an extremely successful family business, which today includes her daughter, niece, and daughter-in-law. The company’s core values of honesty and integrity, curating the best of the best, staying in tune with design trends, and superior customer service are what make THE BRASS BED stand out among its competitors. “We have worked very hard to be unique in the…

KIDS AND GROWN-UPS MIGHT HAVE TO DUKE IT OUT over who gets to sleep in this ultra-cozy bunk room at Crested Butte’s swanky Scarp Ridge Lodge. The property—which opened in 2011 in a 19th-century building that was once a saloon—pairs a preserved Victorian facade with a rustic modern interior created by designer Jett Thompson of Florida-based Jett Thompson Antiques and Interiors. To achieve the look in this room, she painted the walls and bunks Farrow & Ball’s Old White, a simple contrast to the reclaimed beams, and then tapped CB artisan Jeff Brethauer of Blackstar Ironworks to create the bunks’ railings and connecting ladders. “When we designed the space,” Thompson says, “I had a vision that kids would fight over which bunk they got and then stay up all night…

ONE OF THE THINGS I LOVE best about our Observatory Park home is that it is a gathering spot—not just for traditional celebrations like Thanksgiving and Christmas, but also for potluck dinners with friends or grab-a-cup-of-tea visits with my mom. I smile when people we love forget to ring the doorbell, wander in, and make their way to the kitchen for coffee or a beer and conversation. These get-togethers happen year-round, of course, but in winter, they feel especially meaningful—perhaps because this time of year requires a little more effort to trek through the neighborhood or across town. (I’m looking at you, fellow parents of young children.) And while I’m pretty sure our guests come to see us, I try to add a few festive and cozy touches to our…

for THE STYLE-SAVVY GUY for THE BOHEMIAN WOMAN for THE COOL KIDS for THE MODERN MUTT…

ORGANIC MODERN THIS ENTRY’S TALL, NARROW WINDOW was floral designer Jil Schlisner’s starting point. She attached a birch-tree-patterned ribbon to the door to mimic the verticality of the windows and give the door the look of a wrapped gift. Deer antlers in the wreath—a nod to Colorado’s natural beauty—gives her overall design a decidedly neutral tone. “Nature contributes similar themes from different parts of itself,” she says. “The ivory of the antlers and the ivory of the Banksia blooms—seeing those natural color tones repeat is very exciting to me.” DESIGN TIP “My biggest tip for modern design is to follow lines and keep it simplistic,” Schlisner says. Here, that meant taking cues from the vertical lines of the door and playing off the antler-driven neutral color theme. GET THE LOOK…

BIRDSALL & CO. BIRDSALLGARDEN.COM | (303) 722-2535 1540 SOUTH BROADWAY, DENVER, CO 80210 For nearly 30 years, Birdsall & Co. has been a mainstay for Denver gardeners. Since taking over the store three years ago, the new team has transformed the small shop into a family-run garden boutique specializing in exceptional quality and timeless design. Best known for their huge selection of fountains and containers, Birdsall & Co. is always on the lookout for the newest trends and materials, while working with vendors around the world to bring in unique colors and shapes that are exclusive to the store. As a natural extension of the family’s landscape design/build company, Columbine Design, customers can now find everything from planting tips to design advice under one roof at Birdsall & Co. The…

DESIGN REPEATS DESIGNREPEATS.COM | (303) 670-2900 8200 S. COLORADO BLVD., CENTENNIAL, CO 80122 5280 readers have spoken. As a two time Top of the Town Reader’s Choice winner, it’s no wonder Design Repeats is Denver’s Face of Consignment Furniture. Nearly 13 years ago, Suzie and Denis Ouellette opened Design Repeats with the concept of combining gently used name brand quality consignment furniture along with a fabulous assortment of new home accessories. Since then, the store has more than quadrupled in space to become Colorado’s largest consignment furniture store. Proof that Denver area shoppers can never get enough of this unique, extraordinary and affordable shopping opportunity. Make the distinction, Design Repeats is not a thrift store. They are very particular about the furniture that is featured in the store. A lot…

OLD GLORY ANTIQUES OLDGLORYSTYLE.COM | (303) 798-4212 1930 S. BROADWAY, DENVER, CO 80210 Have you ever wandered into a shop where you just felt at home? Where each item spoke to you, sharing its past? More than an antique shop. More than a retail store. Old Glory Antiques prides itself on work that is inspired by love of old, an endless quest for authenticity, and an artful spirit. Created with an eye for the substantive and genuine, this 18 year old business was built on owner Holly Kuhn’s passion for making spaces beautiful. Drawing from her remarkable business expertise and creative intuition, she’s built a well run business and inspiring store that has customers returning again and again. On a quest to find one-of-a-kind pieces, Holly also uncovers the curious…

PURE BARRE PUREBARRE.COM | (720) 542-3736 CHERRY CREEK | DENVER HIGHLANDS | HIGHLANDS RANCH | CASTLE ROCK (coming soon!) The leading barre work out concept nationwide, Pure Barre is a ballet barre-based, total body, 55 minute workout. Establishing the first Pure Barre studio in Denver in 2009, Colorado has Lindsey Teets to thank for bringing this revolutionary workout to Denver. Lindsey is a fifth generation Colorado native, former professional dancer and mom of 7 month old twins. She’s also the reason Colorado barre lovers are feeling muscles they never knew they had! Lindsey also works at the Pure Barre corporate level training teachers and is honored help with innovating the technique. She is thrilled to have helped develop the new Pure Barre Platform: a new class utilizing a small platform…

U LUCKY DOG ULUCKYDOGDENVER.COM | (720) 328-8179 4040 FOX STREET, DENVER, CO 80216 Known for centuries as “man’s best friend,” your dog deserves superior treatment, and U Lucky Dog is the place to get it. The folks at U Lucky Dog understand the special relationship between caregiver and four-legged companion, and that’s why they treat Rex/Princess like royalty at their Denver daycare and boarding facility. Check the accolades from customers in their online testimonials: “...confident, happy and social ...total trust and utmost appreciation... great care... visibly happier... clean... fun... amazing... amazing... truly amazing.” The customer praise, with recurring themes to the language, confirms the unique nature of ULD and its leading position in the pet-care business. U Lucky Dog offers everything a pet owner could want: dog daycare, boarding, bathing…

WHEN JEFF AND MONICA Lubbert found the solution to the problem of their too-small Jefferson Park condo in a 2,100-square-foot modern home in Five Points, the couple’s biggest concern wasn’t what was going on inside the house (shoddy finishes and a cold aesthetic). It was what was happening outside. “In 2009, Five Points was still transitioning,” Monica says. “We made at least several visits to the area. We went to Blackberries [now Coffee on the Point] at least three times. We took our friends with us to make sure we weren’t crazy.” Not all their friends were convinced, but the tours left the couple confident that the area—a once-thriving cultural center that was neglected during the ’70s and ’80s—had begun the process of revitalization. So the Lubberts bought the three-bedroom,…

1 Edwards SLIFER DESIGNS The name Slifer has long been synonymous with sophisticated high-country style. And you can tap into the firm’s signature look courtesy of Slifer’s designers, who showcase their favorite finds—including elegant Henredon furniture, Visual Comfort statement lamps, and embroidered Coral & Tusk pillows—in the design shop’s Riverwalk showroom. 216 Main St., Suite C-100, Edwards, 970-926-8200, sliferdesigns.com 2 Basalt CATHERS HOME Rustic meets contemporary in this 3,000-square-foot showroom, where you’ll find a well-edited collection of furnishings and accessories from designers’ favorite lines, including Arteriors, Bernhardt, and Currey & Company. While you’re there, pick up some ideas from the shop’s vignettes about how best to mix materials in a single room—or just ask one of the in-house design pros to share her secrets. 530 Basalt Ave., Basalt, 970-927-6556, cathershome.com…

ADD SOMETHING EXTRA A lollipop tied to the outside of a present for your grandkid. A spoon to accompany your homemade jam. Pens attached to a journal. Thoughtful touches like these make your gift feel extra special. “Make it playful,” says Robin Lohre, owner of boutique Talulah Jones. “Half of the pleasure of getting a gift is the anticipation.” PICK A PALETTE Every year, Lohre chooses a single theme for her gifts. “One year it was ‘woodland,’ so I had brown paper with turquoise ribbon, and then I tied sticks in with it,” she says. “I’ve also done foil wrap in orange with pink ribbon. It makes it very noticeable which stack is from you”— and makes the wrapping assembly-line easy. PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS Double-sided tape is a…

BETWEEN LONG WORKDAYS and globe-trotting excursions, the owner of this Denver condo needed a place to recharge, and her dimly lit environs just didn’t work. Her three-bedroom, 1,400-square-foot condo in the Belvedere Tower, a 17-story high-rise in the Golden Triangle, was clad in dark finishes and dated, traditional decor. As so often happens, the owner decided to renovate her kitchen—and ended up investing in a full refresh of her home, delivered by Denver designer Megan Hudacky of CKY Design Inc. “The owner wanted to go modern, and there was just no way to do it partially,” Hudacky says. “The idea was to open the space up, literally and with a much lighter palette.” Here’s how she did it. GO BARE The remodel included stripping away extraneous finishes to reveal the…

BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL BROOKFIELDRESIDENTIALCO.COM | (303) 706-9451 6465 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD. SUITE 700, CENTENNIAL, CO 80111 At Denver’s extraordinary growth rate, home buyers have a plethora of choices when it comes to new homes and neighborhoods. With a mission to create the ”best places to call home,” the Brookfield Residential team has the passion, expertise and local knowledge to craft homes and neighborhoods that speak to homebuyers at every stage of life. Brookfield is a customer-driven industry leader with a reputation for high-quality, award-winning design, wrapped around an energy-efficient package. We focus on the needs and desires of individual home buyers. With that individuality in mind, Brookfield connects homebuyers with “allowance partners” in several different home improvement categories, including home technology, interior finishes, electrical systems and more. Based on years of…

DESIGNS BY SUNDOWN DESIGNSBYSUNDOWN.COM | (303) 789-4400 4501 S SANTA FE DRIVE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 Three decades ago, Littleton native Michael Hommel, graduated from Colorado State University (CSU) and shortly thereafter founded Designs By Sundown. Upon graduation, he began his business out of his parents’ garage. With the help of two college friends, they began installing landscapes in the newly formed Highlands Ranch community. His fledgling business blossomed as satisfied clients kept referring “Sundown” to neighbors and friends. Michael has never looked back. Firmly rooted in the community, Designs By Sundown is Denver’s premier landscape architecture, construction and maintenance firm, specializing in high-end residential projects and commercial properties, with work ranging from downtown rooftops to multi-acre estates. Since 1985, Designs by Sundown has been proud to give back to the…

SUMMIT SKY RANCH SUMMITSKYRANCH.COM | (970) 286-0202 PO BOX 2984, 309-M RAINBOW DRIVE, SILVERTHORNE, CO 80498 Tom Everist, developer of Summit Sky Ranch, has been involved in Summit County through his six-generation family business since 1964. Now, this longtime businessman is developing Summit Sky Ranch on his family’s pristine parcel of Rocky Mountain wilderness in Silverthorne, just five minutes north of I-70. “I envision a vibrant and inclusive community that brings families and their love for the outdoors together to enjoy quintessential Colorado living, and at the same time preserves the natural beauty of the spectacular Blue River Valley that my family has cherished for more than half a century,” said Everist. Tom’s passion for developing Summit Sky Ranch comes from his belief that personal relationships are at the core…

COVER From “Natural Beauty,” page 56 Designer: Megan Hudacky, CKY Design Inc., 303-204-2035, ckydesigns.com. Living Room: Ligne Roset rug, Studio Como, 2535 Walnut St., 303-296-1495, studiocomo.com; sectional sofa, Room & Board, 222 Detroit St., 303-322-6462, roomandboard.com; Platner cocktail table, KnollStudio, 1-800-343-5665, knoll.com; throw blanket, Hoff Miller, Denver Design District, 595 S. Broadway, 303-698-0800, hoffmiller.com; stone heads, C.A.I. Designs, Denver Design District, 303-282-8100, caidesigns.net. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 10 Ernest Hemingway Elephant Set, Juniper Books, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Suite 1, Boulder, 303-946-1494, juniperbooks.com; Milo Baughman Model #1233, 1972 Leather Chair in Brushed Brass, RH Denver, the Gallery at Cherry Creek, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. First Ave., 303-331-1938, restorationhardware.com. NATURAL BEAUTY Pages 56–58 Designer: Megan Hudacky, CKY Design Inc., 303-204-2035, ckydesigns.com. Living Room: Ligne Roset rug, Studio Como,…