AvidLifestyle April 2020 issue

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PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, CUSTOM CREATIONS; STYLING: HANNAH MOON; MODEL: TIFFANY McCRAY; MAKEUP/HAIR: BLUSH ARTISTRY & COMPANY

Derek Lam polka-dot blouse, $328; Vince wide-leg pants, $365, both at Rebel, Cherry Hills Marketplace, 720.283.1004, facebook.com/ shoprebel; rose-gold necklace, $88; Erimish bracelets, $8 each, both at Wish Boutique, Historic South Gaylord Street, 303.733.4848, wishdenver.com; chain tote, $70, at Paisley and Park, Greenwood Village, 720.482.4013, paisleyandpark.com

CELEBRATION TIME It’s AvidLifestyle’s first anniversary!

By Kendall Kostelic

ON THE AGENDA Summer camp planning, Easter egg hunts, an antiques festival and more.

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KEEP US POSTED Questions about area ZIP codes finally get answered.

By Kendall Kostelic

local f lavors

RAISING THE STEAKS Behind the scenes with Shanahan’s’ Josh Mingus.

By Lori Midson

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THE NEW ICE AGE The one ingredient fine drinks are no longer missing.

By John Lehndorff

dwelling well

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ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS This home remodel feat is like few others.

By Ali Longwell

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SMART GARDEN Plant Select knows what should go in your bed next.

By Laurel Thompson

ready to wear

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TREND WATCH Timepieces with character.

By Dahlia Jean Weinstein

influencers

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The season’s modish garb is ready for whatever your spring schedule holds—thanks to these styling tips from wardrobe guru Hannah Moon, that is.

FOLLOWING SUIT The Kimball family is making keen moves in the fashion industry.

By Lisa Jhung

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WORKING FROM HOME How Cy DeBoer discovered the giving potential of the front porch.

By Claire Martin

wayfarers

COVER PHOTO: Chad Chisholm, Custom Creations STYLING: Hannah Moon; MODEL: Tiffany McCray ; MAKEUP/HAIR: Blush Artistry & Company See pg. 44 for fashion details 6

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BON VOYAGE Inside Caleb Tillapaugh’s Parisian shopping sprees for A Line Boutique.

By Laurel Thompson

Top 100 Steakhouses in America

5085 South Syracuse Street, Denver Tech Center Phone: 303.770.7300 www.shanahanssteakhouse.com

April 2020 // vol. 2 // no. 1 PRESIDENT/GROUP PUBLISHER Allen J. Walters PUBLISHER Chris Phillips EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Jon Rizzi

Ice Bars Corporate Events Live Demonstrations

sales, marketing & advertising SENIOR SALES DIRECTOR Craig Hitchcock

Colorado Ice Works has been creating beautiful ice sculptures all over Colorado since 2006. In addition to selling sculptures, we are Colorado’s premier craft cocktail ice provider. From Denver to Aspen, we provide crystal clear cubes and spheres to some of the state’s finest restaurants, hotels, country clubs and distilleries.

SALES DIRECTOR Mike Carver ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Hillary Locke Mujica DIGITAL SPECIALIST Drew Kort BUSINESS MANAGER Cindy Palmer art & editorial EDITOR Kendall Kostelic CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jani Duncan Smith ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Chelsea Oglesby INTERN Lauren Karaba CONTRIBUTORS E.J. Carr, Chad Chisholm, John Lehndorff, Lisa Jhung, Ali Longwell, Claire Martin, Lori Midson, Laurel Thompson, Dahlia Jean Weinstein PRINCIPALS Ray L. Baker, C. Don Baker, Dick B. Baker ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: chris@avidlifestyle.com EDITORIAL INQUIRIES AND LETTERS: kendall@avidlifestyle.com CUSTOMER SERVICE: 720.493.1729 MAILING ADDRESS: 7200 S. Alton Way #A-180 Centennial, CO 80112

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SETTING THE STAGE

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CELEBRATION TIME

We’re commemorating something special this month.

THERE IS A decidedly relatable explanation as to why time—and, subsequently, life— seems to move at such a quick pace. The sentiment goes something like this: When you are a young child, your whole life consists of just a few years. As such, existence in general feels unhurried and steady. When you become an adult, life spans a multitude of years and sundry experiences. And because of all the maturity you’ve gathered, your days rocket by faster and faster.

We’re finally celebrating the first AvidLifestyle milestone in that glorious slow stage, though with the adult years in my personal arsenal, I can hardly believe we’re at this point.

This time last year, despite the fact that our staff sat amongst a treasure trove of captivating Derby hats, I daydreamed of the first moment I could utter the phrase “this time last year” in relation to this magazine. And here, it’s happened.

AvidLifestyle is one!

The gift of having such a short timespan feel like forever is that it becomes unfussy to see what’s worth raising a glass to. I raise mine to you, for making what some would call a small borough feel big in some of the most interesting ways.

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Our thank you: a lookbook starting on pg. 40 that illustrates just how versatile a spring wardrobe can be. We also investigate the south suburbs’ confusing ZIP codes (pg. 20), go behind the scenes with the executive chef of Shanahan’s Steakhouse (pg. 22) and talk shopping in Paris with A Line Boutique’s buyer (pg. 72).

Year two starts now.

Here’s to living well,

Kendall Kostelic

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ON THE AGENDA

April 5 SUMMER CAMP AND ACTIVITIES FAIR When school is almost out, the stress of scheduling summer camps begins—or does it?

Macaroni Kid Douglas County, a local arm of the e-newsletter-driven website for families, is bringing more than 45 summer programs from in and around Douglas County together for one planning-focused day. Coordinate the entire season for ages up to 18, plus win door prizes and giveaways. CU SOUTH DENVER highlandsranch.macaronikid.com

APRIL KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Due to the everchanging updates regarding coronavirus, events may have been canceled or postponed. Please check with each organizer regarding event changes. See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov) and the Tri-County Health Department (tchd.org) for the latest news and guidelines for staying healthy.

April 11 ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY BASH Greenwood Village’s first brewery is officially one year old (like us!). Celebrate with food trucks, new beer releases, custom T-shirts and live music. PEAK VIEW BREWING COMPANY facebook.com/peakviewbrewco

April 16 ACTIVE AGING EXPO For the fifth year in a row, more than 50 organizations are gathering to profess that, in Colorado, the prime of life actually starts at 55. Get up-to-date nutrition, wellness, fitness and safety information; explore community resources; sign up for volunteer opportunities; and more. MALLEY RECREATION CENTER, Englewood englewoodco.gov

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BRANCH AND POPPY’S EGGSTRAVAGANZA Calling all Greenwood Village residents with kids ages 11 and younger: The city’s, well, eggscellent Easter egg hunt—“hosted” by the main characters from Trolls—is set for the Thursday preceding Easter Sunday.

Tickets are required. WESTLANDS PARK greenwoodvillage.com

EASTER EGG HUNT Kids ages 1 through 11 will have a blast on this quest. It’s fast and furious: Eggs are reportedly completely collected within a few minutes. After, your expert hunters can show off their treasure to the Easter Bunny.

NORTHRIDGE PARK, Highlands Ranch hrcaonline.org

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THE COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES BRINGING WORLD-CLASS AMENITIES TO A WORLD-CLASS GOLF LIFEST YLE The Country Club at Castle Pines is beginning a multimillion-dollar transformation project to bring stylish new dining, bar and patio features to the clubhouse, as well as cliffside amenities to include the region’s most picturesque pool, fitness center, paddle tennis, pickleball and tennis courts.

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ON THE AGENDA

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FOLLOW THE LINK

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April 24-26 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANTIQUE FESTIVAL More than 65 antiques dealers from across the country are set to fill more than 30,000 square feet with special vintage items. The husband and wife team who started the enterprise behind the shopping extravaganza, Heritage Event Company, also host the largest antiques event in Oklahoma. DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, Castle Rock heritageeventcompany.com

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DOG CHIROPRACTIC POP-UP EVENT Your pup could benefit from an adjustment, and Chuck and Don’s and Dr. Erin Moran, a chiropractor for people and pets, want to help you make sure they get it. If you haven’t already been to this presentation— at the Greenwood Village shop once a month to help dog owners recognize chiropractic needs and to offer services— now is the time. CHUCK AND DON’S denvercentralchiropractic.com

April 30 April 25 PEDALING 4 A PURPOSE Fighting Parkinson’s disease with a solid bike ride starts now. Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s, the annual summer cycling event that raises money for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, is hosting an indoor spin-class fundraiser. They say this can pump up your training for the big day in June.

CYCLEBAR DTC eventbrite.com

PETER AND THE WOLF For the first time ever, Tiny Tots’ interactive concert experience is taking on Sergei Prokofiev’s classic musical fairy tale. Like all Tiny Tots 45-minute shows, attendees (i.e., kids 6 and under and accompanying adults) will be encircled by the orchestra and guest artists, featuring actor Abner Genece. Don’t miss the “instrument petting zoo” and instrument-making stations. CIELO AT CASTLE PINES insidetheorchestra.org

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// how it all started 80111 80113 80121 Greenwood Village

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Keep Us Posted This month, we make sense of ZIP CODES.

By Kendall Kostelic EVERY COMMUNITY has its quirks. Ours, most seasoned south suburbanites would say, come in the form of befuddling addresses.

“Our ZIP codes make no sense at all!” says Brian Vogt, one of the “founding fathers” of the City of Centennial.

From a resident perspective, the evidence is incriminating. According to ZIP code demarcations, The Village at Castle Pines is in Castle Rock and most of Cherry Hills Village is actually Englewood. Without a boundary map, no one quite knows where Centennial starts and stops because its six ZIP codes, none of which are exclusive to the substantial center, continue past jagged city lines. And so on ...

How did things get so jumbled?

The short answer, says the U.S. Postal Service, is they didn’t. This puzzle has less to do with ZIP codes and more with how modern-day neighborhoods define mailing addresses.

“ZIP (or Zone Improvement Plan) codes were designed specifically for us to sort the mail as efficiently as possible,” explains Postal Service spokesperson James Boxrud.

The U.S.P.S. assigned all of the country’s major ZIP codes by 1963 for this solitary purpose. Yet, somewhere along the way these sorting digits became an unofficial factor for sense of place.

Officially, it’s city boundaries—not 57-year-old ZIP codes—that settle where home is.

Consequently, when a majority of the burgs in

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80124 80134 Centennial

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an area are younger than the ZIP code system (read: the south suburbs), the allocating efforts between the two run into less-than-ideal circumstances. For starters, a limited number of available ZIP codes means some new towns and cities cannot get their own postal route.

Second, new municipality boundaries are typically formed from unincorporated or annexed land (already within decided ZIP codes), which can create unusual dividing lines.

This is why Centennial’s ZIP codes also cover three other surrounding cities. “Most cities want to bring in commercial property to make money, which makes all dividing lines look crazy,” says Vogt. “But Centennial did kind of the opposite: We took all of those ragged edges—commercial or not—around this unincorporated area to decide our boundary.”

This is also why letters that read, say, Greenwood Village, Colo. 80121 (officially a Littleton ZIP code) still reach the mailbox.

“When municipalities let us know they are going to take over areas we have already designated, we add that information in our sorting databases,” Boxrud says.

There are exceptions to this structure.

Greenwood Village was incorporated in 1950, but still hasn’t been given a unique code.

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80108 Village (inc. 1945). Part of the communitydistinguishing confusion owes to the multiple agencies that now use ZIP codes for services beyond mailing, like sales tax.

It is possible to have a ZIP code changed to better match city borders—though our area hasn’t had much success. “It’s usually based on population,” Boxrud says. “There’s a Postal Service committee that meets every year to discuss when new codes need to be created.”

For now, take your mailing address with a grain of salt and, instead, determine “home” on a detailed local map.

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PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, CUSTOM CREATIONS

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// the culinar y ar tist

Raising the Steaks Josh Mingus is SHANAHAN’S wrangler of beef, and his kitchen is no laughing stock.

By Lori Midson FOR SOMEONE who’s about to get bombarded with a full dining room of highclass carnivores, Josh Mingus is remarkably composed. Then again, Mingus, the executive chef of Shanahan’s Steakhouse, is accustomed to doing 300— sometimes 400—dishes a night.

Occasionally glancing down at his memo book, scribbled with handwritten notes, Mingus is a chef who takes his job more seriously than most. He’s the personification of professionalism, a trait that wasn’t lost on managing partner Marc Steron, who hired Mingus after a single interview. Mingus, who’s spent more than two decades working in kitchens and moved from Alaska to the Mile High City in the fall of 2017, had been in Denver all of one week before Steron offered him an executive sous-chef gig. Within a year, he was quarterbacking the kitchen inside former Denver Broncos (and Washington Redskins and the former Oakland Raiders) head coach Mike Shanahan’s shrine to steer.

What makes the affable chef tick? We sat down with Mingus just before a Thursday night rush to pick his brain about perks, dog bones, his most embarrassing moment in the kitchen and the steakhouse’s insanely popular prime rib.

THE PERKS ARE DEFINITELY COOL. “A guest invited me to his house to practice my targeting skills on his shooting range, and I’ve been taken to a lot of basketball, baseball and football games, including a Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns game where we had club-level seats. Overall, I’ve had quite a few ‘holy crap, that was

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// the culinar y ar tist

SHANAHAN’S SALAD

a memorable day’ experiences since working here—especially the first time I cooked for our concert series. We did around 700 covers [or orders]. Talk about an eye-opener.”

“OUR GUESTS LOVE THEIR DOGS, as evidenced by the fact that I often get requests to cook our 22-ounce cowboy steak—always well done—for the pooch. Guests also ask to take home the Tomahawk bones. You always know where that thing is going.”

DON’T BE SORRY; JUST BE BETTER. “That’s the advice that resonates with me, and it applies to more than cooking; it also speaks to professionalism. You need to have an action plan in place for everything and always do better the next time.”

“EVERYONE IN MY KITCHEN MUST RESPOND WITH ‘YES, CHEF,’ whether they’re addressing me or one of my three sous-chefs. I don’t have that rule because I’m on a power trip; it’s to reiterate the fact that we’re working in one of the most professional kitchens in Colorado, and that’s the level of respect that’s required.”

“IF MY STAFF ISN’T IN UNIFORM, I’ll send them home for not wearing the proper attire.

The kitchen should represent the same high expectations and attention to detail as the dining room and bar.”

“I’M MOST PROUD OF THE FACT that we’ve had two perfect health inspections in a row since I’ve been executive chef. It’s not easy to achieve a perfect health score once, much less twice. That’s amazing. We also have the highest ranking on OpenTable for steakhouses in the Denver Tech Center area.”

“I’VE COOKED FOR DREW BARRYMORE, Mike Shanahan, Peyton Manning and Jon Voight, but I would have loved to cook for the late and great Robin Williams. He was always an inspiration to me growing up, and I feel like he would’ve been truly fun to dine with.”

“THE WILLINGNESS TO GO THE EXTRA MILE makes a great chef. If, for example, a guest wants to know what the Tomahawk looks like before they eat it, I’ll go into the walk-in, pick a beautiful steak, put it on a platter and present it at the table. I then always follow up with the guest—more than once—which really makes a difference.”

SUNDAY’S FINEST

FRENCH ONION SOUP

While Shanahan’s is renowned for its unassailable steaks and service, the celebration isn’t for the faint of wallet—which is why the Sunday night prix fixe dinners, priced at $49 or $59 per person, are a steal. The menu’s magnum opus? Prime rib, a culinary cornerstone of yesteryear opulence. “Our Sunday night prix-fixe menu accounts for about 75 percent of why people come in and, on average, we sell about 75 orders of prime rib,” shares Mingus, adding that the kitchen goes through close to 100 pounds of whole rib roasts on any given Sunday night.

Those roasts—crusted with salt, pepper, fresh garlic, dried thyme and rosemary— are tenderized and baked in a 275-degree oven for three hours. The hand-cut planks, delivered to tables on sizzling stark-white plates, are drizzled with clarified butter and paired with housemade creamy horseradish and herb-flecked jus. The prime rib is coupled with a choice of soup or salad, side dish (mashed potatoes, asparagus or steamed broccoli, depending on price bracket) and dessert.

PHOTOS: CHAD CHISHOLM, CUSTOM CREATIONS

“MY BIGGEST KITCHEN DISASTER happened when I was educating a couple of cooks on how to properly use the ‘claw’ knife technique which, when done correctly, means I can pick my head up and look around without cutting my fingers. Except, low and behold, I cut myself. Takeaway: It was a great way to completely embarrass myself in front of the people I was trying to show off to. And the moral of the story: Pay attention to what you’re doing, even if you’re doing it right.”

EAT HERE

Shanahan’s Steakhouse South Syracuse Street 303.770.7300 shanahanssteakhouse.com

This signature slow-roasted, prime-grade prime rib is also making an appearance on the steakhouse’s Easter menu, a three-course feast priced at $69 per person. “The prime rib creates a perfect celebration on Easter Sunday,” promises Mingus.

COLORADO CLOVER HONEY CHEESECAKE

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// inside story

The New Ice Age

It’s Englewood ice artists who are taking craft cocktails to the next level.

By John Lehndorff WITH THE EARLY SPRING sun setting over Cherry Hills Village, friends gather on the patio at Glenmoor Country Club. As you sit and sip an old fashioned in the pretty setting, you can’t help but comment: “This cocktail is great!”

It’s not simply that the right glass or perfect amount of bitters, sugar, well-aged bourbon, fresh orange peel and a cherry have been used. This is an old fashioned you can linger over and appreciate to the last, undiluted drop. It seems to last forever.

You attribute this delight to the bartender’s mixology skills, but there may be a secret ingredient in the glass.

Tucked away in a huge Englewood facility is Colorado Ice Works, a burgeoning enterprise that is the region’s largest supplier of 300-pound ice blocks. For more than two decades, those hefty slabs were only carved into custom sculptures. Several years ago, bartenders gave company president Mike Bickelhaupt another purpose: gourmet cocktail ice.

cubes from Colorado Ice Works blocks, took notice of these merits. So, Bickelhaupt started supplying cocktail ice to bars and restaurants and for catered events.

The company makes cubes, but its most eyegrabbing shape is the ice spheres. “I think they’re beautiful,” Bickelhaupt says. “You can hold a sphere up in the glass and see right through it. There are reflections on the surface that catch the light.

“We are the only company registered with the state and the FDA to make this ice,” Bickelhaupt says. This artisan ice boom is very Colorado-centric. The company building the machines to craft the one-of-a-kind ice is Loveland’s Clinebell Equipment. The machinery, which is recognized worldwide, produces ice blocks by freezing water layer by layer. This forces out bubbles, air pockets, cloudiness and keeps away freezer smells.

About 72 hours later, blocks are formed and ready to be carved and plunked into the nearest tumbler.

Water quality also makes a difference.

“We use a filtration system with water softener because Colorado water is so hard,” Bickelhaupt says. “The idea is to have a neutral flavor.”

Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, El Five, Death and Co. Denver, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa and a long list of other leading Denver destinations have made Bickelhaupt’s cocktail ice an in-demand item. Back here at home, Glenmoor Country Club and one of the largest area catering companies swear by it. “Colorado Ice Works makes a superior product. We use their cocktail ice at many off-site events at venues and private residences,” says Taryn Hohman, Senior Event Designer for Centennial-based Epicurean Group.

Soon, the old fashioneds and other cocktails you craft for happy hour at home can be elevated too. Before summer hits, Bickelhaupt pledges, “we will start selling our cubes in local liquor stores.”

“The main difference in our ice is that it is crystal clear with no bubbles or cracks.

It’s much more dense than regular ice and melts more slowly,” Bickelhaupt says. Denver mixologists, who were carving their own

PHOTO: RACHEL ADAMS, COURTESY COLORADO ICE WORKS

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One for the History Books IN ITS OLD WORLD PROVENANCE AND HISTORIC DESIGN, ONE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE HOME STANDS OUT FROM THE OTHERS.

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By Ali Longwell

Because it’s positioned at the back of the property, the home’s exterior was made to stand out—but not with your typical “architectural gobbly-gook,” says architect Paul Mahony. Instead, the managing partner at KGA Studio Architects points to the home’s “perfect proportions and craftsmanship,” featuring select special details.

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WHEN THE proverbial they say to expect the unexpected when diving into a home remodel, the proverbial they are not wrong: permits can halt construction for weeks, cockeyed pipes can be discovered, paint colors can turn out all wrong and so on. This is not where things got interesting in this Cherry Hills Village cottage, though.

The story for its new homeowners, who had been looking for a haven with enough space for visiting children and grandchildren, started after an unignorable roadblock came to light. The home’s original foundation could not support the remodel work they had planned, which meant they needed to rebuild from the ground up.

Despite the fresh start, they changed almost nothing in their blueprint.

< In HIS OFFICE, also known as the DEN, the desk takes a back seat to the fireplace and its inviting sitting area. “We love to be in the den together in winter— it’s a cozy place where we can start a fire and read or watch television together,” the homeowner says.

< Examples of detailed craftsmanship from local artisans can be found all over the home, but there is no better example than the FRONT GATE, custom designed by Ashmore’s firm and then brought to life by Denver ironworker Max Brun.

> The 400-year-old English fireplace, dining chairs made specially by Mimi London and Lewis and Wood wallpaper make the DINING ROOM Ashmore’s favorite spot in the home. “The couple themselves are wonderfully connected, and the dining room is a beautiful balance of the masculine and feminine coming together,” she says.

The initial renovation strategy was kept nearly identical, with the original first-floor space not made much bigger. A bit of proof: The main level of the original structure measured 3,483 square feet. The main level of the new build is 4,184 square feet. They also didn’t move the home’s placement on their 2.2-acre property an inch. Nestled into the lot’s back corner, the previous owner had created “this oasis of different species of trees, at different ages, layered very nicely,” that the homeowners were determined to preserve, says KGA Studio Architects’ Paul Mahony.

> First impressions are about authenticity here. The ENTRYWAY exhibits historic details through the colored millwork pattern on the stairway walls (done by both Russ Douglas of Sierra Woodworks and Bud Wright from Restoring Concepts) and worn, aged limestone flooring.

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The home’s only STAIRWAY, Ashmore says, was modeled off of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.

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Perhaps this is all because preservation was the name of the game in their makeover tactics. The homeowners were looking to display authentic elements of old English country estates—keeping things as historically accurate as possible.

They enlisted Mahony, Steve Diamond of Diamond Homes and interior designer Richelle Ashmore of Your Natural Home to bring the vision to life. “We wanted an old-world feel; a peaceful cottage that would feel like it had been on the site for years,” the homeowner says.

Mahony hit the history books for genuine exterior essentials and emerged with swooping

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// home tour < The 18th-century French fireplace, wool rugs from Azari Rug Gallery, Brunschwig and Fils custom sofa and the garden view make the LIVING ROOM a favorite spot to spend an evening. But the true decorative star is the custom automated tapestry that hides the TV. Custom-ordered from France, the piece goes up like a Roman shade at the push of a button. < HER BANQUETTE, tucked next to the living room, is a dedicated space for playing cards with friends.

eaves on the roof—constructed from imported slate—copper detailing on the downspouts, nearly full-stucco siding and towering (and skinny) red-brick chimneys, which lead to the estate’s most interesting indoor detail.

> The home’s color scheme—a peaceful blue-green palette—was inspired by the KITCHEN’s unique tile backsplash. Also notice the stained-glass cabinet doors from Ann Wolff Glass Design, which give the cooking and eating area a period feel.

The interior features six fireplaces—three of which have antique surrounds and firebrick sourced from Europe—paying homage to a time when homes were heated solely through hearths. “The fireplaces were a key element for us,” says the homeowner. “Their character helped lend to the feeling of being rooted in the deep history of another time.”

Ashmore accompanied the cozy centerpieces with antique furniture from Denver’s Eron Johnson Antiques and a diverse array of surfaces to create the essence of a “little haven nestled in the woods,” she says. Adds Mahony: “One of the things you find with these old English designs is that there is a lot of texture on the walls; a lot of times because the homes grow over years and generations, so you have different materials.”

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“Our desire from the start was to have a home with a ground-floor master bedroom and MASTER BATHROOM,” says the homeowner.

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< Direct access to the PATIO from the kitchen, master suite and powder room means easy access to the yard’s delicate landscaping.

The team did create a second floor (which was the initial reason for the renovation) to make room for two suites for visiting family. They also redesignated other areas per the homeowners’ strict intentions: “We wanted a comfortable home free of cavernous spaces—one where a single person could feel at ease in any room.”

So, each living area was made to have a purpose, including his and her offices—his with a chest for fly-fishing rods and hers set up for yoga— a banquette for playing cards and even an archery range in the basement.

The housewide mission was also, of course, to take advantage of those forested sight lines.

Every room, except the master closet, has doors to a patio or outdoor path. In short, “our new home has an old English style with a cottage sensibility,” the homeowner says. “It’s the kind of home you might expect to find hidden in the trees in the English countryside, surrounded by lovely gardens.”

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By Laurel Thompson For horticulturist Hans Kaufenberg, spring is the best time of the year in Cherry Hills Village: “I love designing and planting the garden beds around town. It’s like painting with things that grow: You can create something new by combining different textures and colors and shapes. For example, I like to put fragrant things near paths so people can enjoy the scent, and if a flower looks really neat, I put it where it’ll be seen.”

As Kaufenberg, Cherry Hills Village’s city gardener, welcomes the season with these displays, he is doing more than creating living works of art. Kaufenberg is one of several south suburban horticulturists who incorporates Plant Select’s “smartest plants” of the year into area flower beds.

A nonprofit collaboration between Colorado State University, Denver Botanic Gardens and the region’s most renowned horticulturists, Plant Select determines top-performing perennials each year for intermountain and high-plains regions (and beyond) that will improve the surrounding environment for the plants and their gardeners. First, these plants are hand-selected by a board of experienced horticulturists for propagation in trial beds at CSU and for test-growing at Denver Botanic Gardens. If all goes well, they are grown in public and private demonstration gardens where people can learn about

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Indigo Blue Dragonhead (Dracocephalum ruyschiana)

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SIZE: 10-12 inches x 14-16 inches FLOWER COLOR: Dark blue GOOD FOR POLLINATION: Yes WHAT MAKES IT SMART: Thrives in a dry meadow or rock garden setting and tolerates a wide range of soil types.

HOW TO CARE FOR IT: Plant in full or partial sun; water every three days for four weeks, then once per week; no need to fertilize; shear back to the ground every spring for new growth. Deadheading after blossoms are spent will promote more blooming.

WHEN IT BLOOMS: Late June for about four weeks

Leprechaun Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum “leprechaun”) SIZE: 24-30 inches x 24-36 inches FLOWER COLOR: n/a GOOD FOR POLLINATION: No WHAT MAKES IT SMART: Thrives in sun and shade; ancient garden herb said to have healing properties.

HOW TO CARE FOR IT: Plant in full sun, partial sun or full shade; water every three days for four weeks, then once per week; no need to fertilize; cut back to the base/shear down to the ground every spring.

WHEN IT BLOOMS: This plant doesn’t bloom—it’s all about foliage and texture.

Dwarf Leadplant (Amorpha nana) SIZE: 2-3 feet x 2-3 feet FLOWER COLOR: Purple GOOD FOR POLLINATION: Yes WHAT MAKES IT SMART: Thrives in impoverished soils and full sun; adaptable to a xeric maintenance method once established; absorbs and transforms nitrogen from the air.

HOW TO CARE FOR IT: Plant in full or partial sun; water every three days for four weeks until established; no need to fertilize; shear back to the ground every spring to allow room for new growth.

WHEN IT BLOOMS: June for about three weeks

them and see how they are grown. Then the plants are sent to and sold at nurseries and garden centers nationwide.

Plant Select plants are a class above average garden-center options, says Plant Select Executive Director Ross Shrigley: “Our plants are habitat-friendly, low maintenance and well-behaved, meaning they won’t run or seed all over your garden bed. They go through testing to ensure they are resistant to pests and disease, as well as have low water usage. [Each is at least a Zone 5 on the U.S.D.A. Plant Hardiness Zone Map,] so they thrive in our harsh, dry climate and require very little water—once they are established, they can adapt to being irrigated once per week, which makes them very easy for anyone to grow and maintain. They can be planted any time from spring to fall, but spring planting allows you to enjoy the plant immediately.”

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Indigo Blue Dragonhead and Pink Cotton Lamb’s Ear are really nice because they are low, mounding plants that sit below taller plants and add a pop of color when they bloom,” he says. “The Dwarf Leadplant and Golden Candles are also great to use in your garden because they create a more nutritious environment that helps other plants thrive. I love the Golden Candles in particular because they have stunning yellow flowers and are one of the first to bloom—it’s an early sign that spring is coming.”

Mongolian Snowflakes (Clematis hexapetala) SIZE: 2-3 feet x 2-3 feet FLOWER COLOR: White GOOD FOR POLLINATION: Yes WHAT MAKES IT SMART: Adaptable to watering conditions and can become xeric.

HOW TO CARE FOR IT: Plant in full or partial sun; water every three days for four weeks and then once per month or not at all; shear back to the ground every spring to allow room for new growth. Overall, let the small shrub grow with no maintenance.

WHEN IT BLOOMS: Late May through July

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Pink Cotton Lamb’s Ear (Stachys lavandulifolia, green form)

SIZE: 20-30 inches x 24-36 inches FLOWER COLOR: Yellow GOOD FOR POLLINATION: Yes WHAT MAKES IT SMART: Drought-tolerant.

HOW TO CARE FOR IT: Plant in full or partial sun; water every three days for four weeks, then once per week; no need to fertilize; shear back to the ground every spring to make way for new growth. If you prefer, you can trim seed heads off in late June.

WHEN IT BLOOMS: Late April through June

SIZE: 12-18 inches x 8-10 inches FLOWER COLOR: Pink GOOD FOR POLLINATION: Yes WHAT MAKES IT SMART: Resilient in xeric settings; rabbit and deer resistant.

HOW TO CARE FOR IT: Plant in full or partial sun; water every three days for four weeks until established, then once per week; no need to fertilize; shear back to the ground every spring for new growth. Deadheading after blossoms are spent will promote more blooming.

WHEN IT BLOOMS: June through July

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“Overall, this season is about exploring color and pattern in unusual ways.

I started seeing green used as a pop of color last year, but the idea is really arriving in stores now. Fruit patterns are also going to be big. A fit-and-flair dress usually reads very girly, but the green moto jacket adds a bit of edge.”

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Cat Janiga Viper Bite stud earrings, $275, and small Oracle band ring, $178, at Cat Janiga Jewelry, catjaniga.com; Insight green moto jacket, $180, and Eva Rose citrus dress, $85, both at Wish Boutique, Historic South Gaylord Street, 303.733.4848, wishdenver. com; Marc Fisher LTD Genia snake-printed kitten heels, $152, at Rebel, Cherry Hills Marketplace, 720.283.1004, facebook.com/shoprebel

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Insight green moto jacket, $180, and Good American jeans, $169, both at Wish Boutique; Chan Luu mother of pearl necklace, $145, and Marc Fisher LTD Amari espadrilles, $170, at Rebel; Spell and The Gypsy Collective T-shirt, $84, at Melrose and Madison, South Pearl Street, 303.777.7515, shopmelandmad.com

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“Many of us have a leather jacket in our closet, but don’t utilize it as much as we should— a lot of times because the topper feels too heavy for warmer seasons. This jacket is made from a lightweight suede material that looks like leather, which creates a world of possibilities.

Also, I think flared jeans are flattering on any body type.”

“A lot of women like the boho vibe, but become concerned that the look is too youthful. This outfit is the solution. The dress offers a more mature interpretation, and the Southwestern flair of the hat and layered jewelry punch up the look.”

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“I am a color queen.

This bright hooded sweater is a great way to add in lively hues while still being weather appropriate.

Whenever you’re wanting to use a dress as a skirt, be sure the functionality is there (midi and high-low dress lengths work best, for example). With the belt, you can also fake a ‘French tuck’ to break up the fabric.”

27 Miles Malibu Roseanna hooded sweater, $319, and Misa Katarina dress, $365, both at Melrose and Madison; earrings, $18, at Wish Boutique; Frame belt, $190, at Rebel; Beast mules, $48, at Paisley and Park, Greenwood Village, 720.482.4013, paisleyandpark.com

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“Linen pants have always been a vacation staple, but they are really a viable option for the usual day-to-day. Wrinkles are often thought of as bad, but with a wrinkle-prone fabric like linen, I say just let it be creased.

This is the kind of outfit to wear to the farmers’ market or while running errands on a Saturday.

The light, colorful sweater and the braided slip-on sneakers add chicness.”

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Cat Janiga Via Lactea stud earrings, starting at $160; Sol Station necklace, $250; Corona cuff, $425; and Coeus cuff, starting at $325, all at Cat Janiga Jewelry; 525 America striped sweater, $98, at Wish Boutique; Rachel Pally linen pants, $189, at Melrose and Madison; woven slip-on sneakers, $38, at Paisley and Park

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“Linen pants are also not just for casual plans. This elevated look is something you could wear to date night or a luncheon.”

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Cat Janiga Astraea drop pendant, starting at $175, at Cat Janiga Jewelry; Derek Lam floral blouse, $296, at Rebel; Insight alligator jacket, $180, at Wish Boutique; Rachel Pally linen pants, $189, at Melrose and Madison; Beast braided heel, $52, at Paisley and Park

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“Watercolor and ombré are going to be huge spring trends.

The varied hues in this elegant watercolor dress (rather than, say, a palette of only blues) gives the wearer options.”

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Chan Luu shell and turquoise necklace, $295, and Parker watercolor dress, $428, both at Rebel; teal clutch, $138, at Wish Boutique; beaded bracelet set, $25, and Beast braided heel, $52, both at Paisley and Park; Cat Janiga After Glow cuff, $395, at Cat Janiga Jewelry

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“This look shows how a dress typically worn to an event or dinner can become appropriate for a more casual day, when paired with laidback pieces like a utilitarian safari jacket and espadrilles. You could go to Whole Foods in this.”

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Cat Janiga Coeus hoop earrings, starting at $245, at Cat Janiga Jewelry; abalone necklace, $28, at Wish Boutique; Luna jacket, $88; blush backpack, $72; and beaded bracelets, $25, all at Paisley and Park; Parker watercolor dress, $428, and Marc Fisher LTD Amari espadrilles, $170, both at Rebel

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“Women often ask me how to find comfortable workwear that’s not stuffy or too masculine.

High-waisted, loose-fitting trousers have heaps of versatility. The right pairs still have some structure, with an ankle length that works with both heels and flats. This periwinkle shade also adds color to your wardrobe without being too overwhelming.”

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Cat Janiga Astraea drop earrings, starting at $186; Oracle claw ring, $255; and Nebula necklace, starting at $165, all at Cat Janiga Jewelry; Parker Cassidy blouse, $248; Vince periwinkle trousers, $350; and Marc Fisher LTD Genia snake-printed kitten heels, $152, all at Rebel

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“A work-ready blouse doesn’t have to be just for the boardroom, nor does it have to be plain and boring. A polkadot blouse is typically seen as very feminine, but this design has a masculine quality that we lean into with the rest of the outfit. The polka dots are red, which is a more attentiongrabbing color, but the tiny dot scale makes the shade more approachable.”

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OPT FOR AN UNCOMMON CLASSIC Grand Seiko Hi Beat 36000 Automatic Ivory watch, $6,200 Japanese watch manufacturer Grand Seiko distinguishes itself from other fine watch brands by making every single component for its watches in-house. This men’s model is a retreat to the classic watch. It features a brown crocodile-leather band, an ivory-colored dial and clean Arabic numerals.

The distinctive mirror-polished steel hands with beveled, satin edges make the hands appear dark against the light dial. The polishing technique, called Zaratsu, is the same method used to polish Samurai swords.

Trend Watch

By Dahlia Jean Weinstein

READY FOR a chic new timepiece? There are current iterations that are primed to become chronometer staples, Monica Barrett of Right Time Watches assures us. Women’s watches are embracing bold designs, while trends for men are based on the philosophy “everything old is new again,” with an emphasis on reworking vintage pieces from iconic brands. “The problem with wearing [unaltered] vintage watches is that they are hard to care for,” explains the marketing director. “They are much more fragile. If you want a vintage look, it’s wiser to get that in a modern interpretation.” Consider this a model wish list.

HONOR ICONIC ART DECO Cuervo y Sobrinos Prominente Solo Tiempo, $3,800

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If you appreciate Cuban Art Deco style and Swiss watch-making savoir faire, you’ll find much to admire in Cuervo y Sobrinos. “In its heyday, Cuervo y Sobrinos was basically the Tiffany and Co. or Cartier of Cuba,” Barrett says. The Prominente collection owes its name to Cuba’s cigar-making factory term for “a really big cigar”—which also explains why each watch in the collection is paired with an eye-catching working humidor. This men’s watch is made from highly polished stainless steel with a genuine alligator strap, a silver guilloche-textured dial with Mother of Pearl inlay, embossed Deco-style numbers and “blued hands,” created by heating the steel for a finish that prevents rusting.

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PAY ATTENTION TO PATINA Oris Divers Sixty-Five Black Chrono, $4,250 The differences between this remake of a men’s retro Oris 1960s dive watch and its vintage original includes the addition of a scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal (formerly acrylic), solid links (formerly hollow) and satin finishes with polished accents (formerly all polished). The new combination of bronze patina finishes is much more forgiving when it comes to impending scratches, and has the potential to be entirely unique: “Bronze patinas are different for every single person; the coloration will change for each owner,” Barrett explains.

SHOW OFF AN INTRICATE WORK OF ART Alexander Shorokhoff Camomile Heritage watch, $7,950

MAKE BRIGHT WHITE YOUR NEUTRAL Corum Admiral’s Cup Admiral AC-ONE 38, $6,800

Russian watchmaker Alexander Shorokhoff dropped the “h” in chamomile when naming this artistic masterpiece, but the hand-engraved and hand-enameled dial is, nonetheless, covered in a bouquet’s-worth of chamomile blooms. A large stainless-steel square cushion case, hand-set diamond bezel and a bright pink crocodile leather strap play up the bunch. It’s a rare flower arrangement: Shorokhoff only created five women’s watches in this design.

The maritime-inspired women’s timepiece features nautical flag markers on a ceramic dial, a hand-set diamond bezel, stainless steel case and a bright white band made of natural rubber.

Forget about cleaning the wristwatch daily: The rubber is treated with a special process so it won’t absorb color.

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Your narrative: The Chronofighter Vintage Aircraft collection is based off of large watches British fighter pilots used to strap to their legs instead of their wrists, for easy visibility without removing their hands from plane controls during missions. The watch’s movements were flipped upside down (with the crown on the opposite side from a conventional watch) to make it easier to push the trigger through flight gloves. This men’s modern stainless steel and black-plated version includes that same trigger detail along with a denim strap, aircraft rivet dial details and an ombré blue-to-black fade for an “aged” appearance. Your plot twist: Only 250 watches in this series were produced, and each one features its respective number on the dial.

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Autumn Kimball’s

PARENTING GOALS

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“I’m a really strong female and I have six sons. I think that my job is to educate, strengthen and eradicate entitlement on some level.”

“I know the business will propel all of them in different ways. It’s my goal to foster that individuality.”

“I want to give them more opportunities to be more observant.”

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“I want them to feel the success, or the failure, and see what they do with it.”

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WHEN HER KIDS’ suit company, Kindhuman, launched in early March, it wasn’t fashion industry veteran Autumn Kimball steering the ship. Instead, Kindhuman is being run by Guy, Everett, Lincoln and Severin Kimball—Autumn and husband Brett’s 13-year-old quadruplet sons.

The suits are brightly colored—from shades they’ve coined “Tiger Pink” to “Jade Dragon” green—with custom linings that Autumn Kimball calls “really eccentric,” contrasting buttons and other fun details. “They’re the kind of suits my sons actually enjoy wearing,” says the mother of six (she also has two younger boys).

Before children, Kimball worked in New York City for designers like Calvin Klein. She was in the middle of a burgeoning career as an award-winning creative director in the fashion industry when she got pregnant with the four boys. “One perspective is that getting pregnant imploded my career,” she explains from her

Castle Pines home, which also serves as Kindhuman HQ. “On the other hand, it directed me to the life I was supposed to live.”

That life was one dedicated to her children.

Kimball now works as a consultant to Asian fashion markets at night while parenting fulltime during the day.

When the quadruplets were 9, the family had the idea to start a suit company. But having two more children, Tor (age 4) and Von (age 1), put launching a business on the back burner. With the older boys in sixth grade this year at Aspen Academy, a private school in Greenwood Village that focuses on leadership and entrepreneurial development, the Kimball family decided to go for it.

Each boy brings a different strength, personality and style to the brand. “Guy is a phenomenal drawer. He has everything to do with design,” says Kimball.

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erin just grounds the four of them,” says Kimball. “He’s more in the box, but is a great executor. … We have not moved forward on anything unless there are unanimous decisions.”

With the boys doing everything from making design and financial choices to running the company’s social media campaigns, Kimball says that each one will move into the roles that suit them best. “I’m pushing them toward making those choices,” she says. “I want them to feel the results in living their lives.”

What do the boys think? “I love working with my mom,” says Everett, who adds that he’s excited to see suggestions from customers and for new things to come. Continues Guy: “This really gives me a lot of experience and will help me later in life.”

Autumn has found herself being inspired in new ways as well: “Starting the company has really been an exercise in motherhood, on how to stay tethered to your children and how to be part of it without being heavy-handed. It’s been about identifying their talents and pointing them in the right direction.”

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Working From Home CY DeBOERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S front porch-focused nonprofit (i.e., why your neighbors display those green tubs) helps more than 50 families every month.

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FOR CY DEBOER, philanthropy looks like a green 72-quart plastic storage container.

BIN BLESSED’S BASIC NEEDS LIST INCLUDES:

But instead of storing seasonal décor, her tub waits on the porch of her Castle Pines home for donations of diapers, shelf-stable food, paper towels and other basics for families with critically ill children.

❍ jars of peanut butter

She is the founder of the nonprofit Bin Blessed, which gives its donations to There With Care, a Boulder-based foundation that helps the families of children with serious illnesses. “We don’t take any money. It’s all goods and services and gift cards,” DeBoer says. “If someone leaves a package of diapers, those diapers will be on a baby in less than two weeks.”

❍ macaroni and cheese

❍ boxed cereal

❍ sweet and salty snacks (like granola bars, popcorn, crackers, pudding cups and other lunch box treats) ❍ diapers (including very small sizes for prematurely born infants) ❍ baby wipes

Word spread, and in 2015, after the DeBoers had moved to Texas and then back here to Castle Pines, green Bin Blessed containers began appearing on front porches in Castle Pines North, Castle Pines Village, Castle Rock, Glenmoor, Lone Tree, Denver, Boulder, Stapleton, the Highlands, Littleton and Parker.

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DeBoer put out her first Bin Blessed tub when she was living in Littleton and involved with The Gathering Place, a day shelter for transgender individuals, women and children experiencing poverty. People who knew about her work there often asked what they could do, and she thought in-kind donations might appeal to people too busy to volunteer. So, she passed out flyers listing shelter-goers’ needs and where her neighbors could drop off the provisions.

Almost immediately, her tub started filling with household supplies. People began asking about hosting tubs at their own homes.

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Bin Blessed also

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❍ new or gently used baby clothing (“Something you would let your child or grandchild wear,” DeBoer says.) ❍ baby bath toys ❍ teething rings ❍ baby bath towels ❍ baby washcloths ❍ baby blankets

Once a month, their contents are collected by women—golf partners, Bunco buddies, Bible study group members—known as Bin Babes. Besides collecting basic supplies for There With Care’s offices in Denver and Boulder, they assemble themed monthly surprise bags or backpacks for families in need, filled with gifts and treats that the Bin Babes personally provide. DeBoer estimates Bin Blessed has donated roughly $500,000 in goods and services over the past five years.

“We think of the siblings and parents as well as the critically ill children because their lives are turned upside down, too,” DeBoer says.

“Bin Blessed has touched almost every family we serve in one way or another,” says Mellenie Goebel, Denver development director of There With Care. Goebel approximates that the organization provides at least 50 special bags or backpacks a month to families, rotating between 160 recipients. (Hospital support coordinators and social workers identify the families who most need the extra TLC.) She continues: “They’ve helped collect coats during November, and put together backpacks for school-aged kiddos. They really add a level of compassionate care. Families in medical crises need normalcy added to their lives, and the Bin Babes have a deep impact.”

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with food and fashion. When I’m not at market, I like to eat and network with other buyers. We do a little thing called ‘inspiration shopping,’ where we go to local shops to see what they’re doing. My favorite places to shop in Paris are Le Bon Marché, a Parisian department store, and The Broken Arm, an amazing little avant-garde shop with a café inside.” Tillapaugh also likes to eat whatever Chef Enzo recommends (though he loves the sweetbread) at Vava, a cozy bistro, and stay at Hôtel Costes, where it’s not uncommon to see celebrities and models during fashion week.

Bon Voyage CALEB TILLAPAUGH HAS A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE VISITING PARIS (AND OTHER MAJOR FASHION DESTINATIONS) THAN MOST.

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WHAT’S TRENDING IN PARIS? “Green and red are very in for spring and summer, and floral prints are making a huge comeback. Parisian style typically incorporates

CALEB TILLAPAUGH can tell you where every item you’ve purchased at A Line Boutique hails from—because the buyer for A Line’s four locations spends approximately nine weeks a year shopping designer showrooms, and the sites around them, in some of the best fashion capitals in the world. Most recently, he schlepped a spring haul from Paris. Is a Parisian buying escapade as fun as it sounds? Let’s find out.

WHAT DO YOU DO AT MARKET? “A majority of my job is planning out the logistics of getting luxury European brands to each shop,” Tillapaugh says. “I’m constantly traveling to Paris, Milan, New York City and Los Angeles to look for intriguing new pieces. Normally, I have between five to eight appointments per day—it’s kind of like power shopping, with top designers.”

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR? “When I’m in Paris and Milan, I look for those really fun, one-of-a-kind pieces you can’t get anywhere else. Recently, I brought in a few beautiful cashmere cardigans from Alanui that are handmade in Italy. It takes about 12 hours to make those cardigans—I’m only ever able to get one or two because they’re that unique.”

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lots of stripes and exotic patterns to create this distinctly disheveled-but-polished look, which I adore. Some of my favorite French brands are Chloé and Casablanca, an emerging Parisian brand that fits in perfectly with the Denver fashion scene.”

WHAT SHOULD EVERY TRAVELER DO IN PARIS? “If there is one piece of advice I have for someone traveling to Paris, it’s to walk as much as you can. It’s a great way to fully experience the city, and it’d be a shame to waste it by taking an Uber everywhere. Walking is how you’re going to discover all the amazing cafés, bars and shops—you’ll also meet lots of amazing people who are excited to show you around. Also, try not to overbook yourself.”

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