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// april 2021

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ON HER: CO-Collections tiered cotton midi dress in taupe, $595, and Sam Edelman Poppy sneaker in white, $100, both at Nordstrom, Park Meadows, 303.799.3400, nordstrom. com; 28th St. Garden Party linked chain necklace, $24, at Mainstream Boutique, Castle Pines Village, 720.612.4334, mainstreamboutique.com; Dangling pearl earrings, $35, at Denver Darling Boutique, Cherry Creek North, 303.993.4511, denverdarlingboutique.com

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IN FULL BLOOM Sprining for fresh fashions, fresh foods and fresh designs.

By Hillary Locke Mujica

ON HIM: See page 38 for fashion details PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODELS: SHEILA GHANIAN AND RYNE HARSHMAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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ON THE AGENDA Easter eggs, after-school art classes, a Motown musical and more.

local f lavors

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LET’S DO BRUNCH Start the weekend off with a leisurely and luxurious feast.

By Kimberly Lord Stewart

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SPRINGTIME SIPPING Deviation Distillery is serving up delightful spirits to cure spring fever.

By Hillary Locke Mujica

dwelling well

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HOME AT LAST Senior living residences offering top-notch lifestyle designed with high-end hotel style and amentities.

By Heather Shoning

WALLS THAT SPEAK Wallpaper Renaissance- trends for all design tastes.

By Hillary Locke Mujica

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ready to wear

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HAUTE COURSE Fresh looks for the links, cocktail hour and everywhere in between.

By Amanda Lacey

influencers

Dressing up is not only an experience, but something that can change your perspective on accomplishing daily tasks. And who says you can’t throw on these new trends to go to the market or while grabbing a quick coffee to go?

We know we’ll be taking these tips out for a stroll and imagine you will too.

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BLOSSOMING BUSINESS One Colorado flower farmer is growing happiness, bloom by bloom.

By Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

wayfarers

By Amanda Lacey ON THE COVER: MODELS: Sheila Ghanian and Ryne Harshman, Donna Baldwin Agency, PHOTO: Chad Chisholm, MAKEUP ARTIST: Erroll Perkins, HAIRSTYLIST: Valerie Ward. FASHION DETAILS see pages 40 and 42.

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FOLLOWING MONET Some of the top stops on an artist’s tour of Paris.

By Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

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April 2021 // vol. 3 // no. 1 PRESIDENT/GROUP PUBLISHER Allen J. Walters PUBLISHER Chris Phillips art & editorial EDITOR Hillary Locke Mujica CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jani Duncan Smith CONTRIBUTORS E.J. Carr, Chad Chisholm, Ehren Joseph, Amanda Lacey, John Lehndorff, Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Dionne Roberts, Heather Shoning, Kimberly Lord Stewart sales, marketing & advertising VP OF SALES & MARKETING Lori Perry DIRECTOR OF SALES Mike Carver DIGITAL STRATEGIST Lacey Colvin BUSINESS/OPERATIONS MANAGER Cindy Palmer Colorado AvidGolfer EDITOR Anthony Cotton Colorado AvidGolfer ART DIRECTOR Chelsea Oglesby ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: chris@avidlifestyle.com EDITORIAL INQUIRIES AND LETTERS: hillary@avidlifestyle.com CUSTOMER SERVICE: 720.493.1729 MAILING ADDRESS: 7200 S. Alton Way #A-180 Centennial, CO 80112 AvidLifestyle (ISSN 2642-0562) is published twelve times a year

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SETTING THE STAGE

// editor’s letter

THE COLORADO

HOME LIFE STYLE Our connection begins with home.

TALK OF THE TOWN

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM

DELIVERING

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WELCOMING A FRESH NEW SEASON WITH SPRING IN FULL BLOOM, the rebirth of the season brings the promise of new beginnings. From fashions to food, design to décor, gardens to golf—spring has indeed sprung and we couldn’t be more excited.

I’m dreaming of fresh-from-the-garden vegetables and serving up brunch with seasonal favorites. To get you in the mood, we’ve rounded up some impressive brunch spots as well as must-try recipes to create a spring brunch for the books (pg. 16). And brunch wouldn’t be brunch without a colorful cocktail, or two. We caught up with a local distiller with botanical and citrus-forward cocktails to ring in the season (pg. 20).

This year, spring cleaning is all about the latest new design concepts like those offered from Ascent Living (pg. 26) and of course, the renaissance of wallpaper (pg. 30).

To strut your stuff on the “catwalk,” a.k.a. the weekly grocery store trip or daily neighborhood walk, our spring fashions will have you poised for warmer temps, sans your pandemic pants (pg. 34). Also, with the rise of golfers taking to the links, we’ve included some top looks to keep your game on par (pg. 53).

EXPER IEN C ED , TR U ST E D A DV I S O R .

Now, it wouldn’t be Spring without the fleurs! With the crocuses starting to peak out, redbud trees blooming along with hyacinths, tulips and daffodils—it’s a feast for the eyes, and one local flower farmer is inspiring more gardeners to play in the dirt (pg. 60).

Finally, art imitates life as we follow Monet through an artist’s view of Paris and the gardens that inspired his masterpieces (pg. 64).

So, here’s to garden-fresh thoughts, full of colorful blooms and bright beginnings for all!

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ON THE AGENDA

// can’t miss events

April 6 April 3 14TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Jared’s Garden Center is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt—join the fun on the Saturday before. There are different age groups starting every 20 minutes and all eggs will have be found by noon. JARED’S NURSERY, GIFT AND GARDEN, Littleton, jaredsgarden.com

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INSIGHT: FROM VISION TO REALITY: THE DENVER ART MUSEUM’S 19TH-CENTURY GALLERIES The long-awaited opening of “The 19th-Century in European and American Art” collection has arrived! Join curator Angelica Daneo and interpretive specialist Lauren Thompson for a virtual talk featuring a special behind-thescenes look at how the new galleries in the Hamilton Building came together from concept to installation. DENVER ART MUSEUM, Virtual, denverartmuseum.org

Kitchen Door

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PHOTO: COURTESY DENVER ART MUSEUM

PHOTO: GABE PIERCE UNSPLASH

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Due to the everchanging updates regarding COVID-19, 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 and slowing the spread of COVID.

April 8 — April 29 FACE OFF ART WORKSHOP A hands-on, after school art workshop series for students ages 9-14. Learn and practice the proportions of the face while working with various mediums including pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic paints and Sculpey clay. CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Greenwood Village, greenwoodvillage.com there’s more ➼

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ON THE AGENDA

// can’t miss events

FOLLOW THE LINK

// what’s online PHOTO: COURTESY GRACE LOVES LACE DENVER

April 16 — April 29 QUEENS GIRL IN THE WORLD Come along on the misadventures of brighteyed, big-hearted Jacqueline Marie Butler!

When Jacqueline is suddenly uprooted from her protective, middle-class lifestyle in 1960s Queens, New York, and dropped into a progressive, predominantly Jewish private school in Greenwich Village, comical confusion and plenty of chaos ensues. Lively and poignant—and punctuated with the irresistible sound of Motown—Queens Girl in the World tells the tale of one young woman’s journey through those awkward feelings of adolescence, to a time of self-discovery at the onset of our nation’s Civil Rights movement! AURORA FOX ARTS CENTER, Aurora, aurorafoxartscenter.org

A ROMANCE WITH LACE LACE is bridal’s biggest mainstay, and reinventing its traditional wheel proves challenging— yet when Megan Ziems opened Grace Loves Lace in 2010, she changed the bridal industry and revolutionized how dresses were designed and sold forever. By ensuring quality wasn’t dictated by a price tag, brides didn’t have to be forced to sacrifice style for comfort. Learn more about these hand-crafted, ethically made gowns and their newest Denver showroom at avidlifestyle.com

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// good eats

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// good eats

A Bountiful Brunch is in Season

By Kimberly Lord Stewart

TURN OFF THE ALARM clock this weekend. You deserve a leisurely start to your Saturday and Sunday with a luxurious brunch. Stay in your jammies and eat in or … put on something other than yoga pants to go out. We have suggestions for both.

LET’S GO OUT Feeling cooped up? As restaurants loosen capacity numbers, brunch is back. We’ve collected a few restaurant options to brighten your weekend.

Note: all restaurants listed here are following COVID guidelines with limited seating, sanitation and employee monitoring. Reservations are a must, as is a mask.

Danielle’s Scratch Kitchen Castle Pines Village

For a few months, brunch was put on the back burner at this popular Castle Pines restaurant. The wait is over. Danielle’s Scratch Kitchen is back on for Sunday brunch and we couldn’t be happier. As always, the fare is Italianinspired – pancetta, Polidori sausage and cremini mushrooms are tucked between a fluffy three-egg omelet; fried calamari and cherry peppers with house made marinara and lemon aioli. And, there are always nods to American morning favorites, including fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits doused in country sausage gravy. daniellesscratchkitchen.com

La Merise

Cherry Creek North Linger on the patio with a glass of champagne or take a table inside at this classically French bistro with weekend brunch. Transport yourself to Paris with garlic-butter escargots, oysters on the half shell and steamed mussels in a wine cream sauce. Ooh, la, la, try the crepes filled with spinach, gruyere and topped with Hollandaise, or the beef tenderloin eggs and a peppercorn sauce. For the sweet tooth at your table, there is a classic French toast with crème Anglaise. lamerisedenver.com

Perfect Landing Centennial

Even though getting on a plane isn’t commonplace these days, you can at least dream of travel as you watch the planes fly in and out of Centennial Airport (you might even see an F-18 parked outside, as military pilots go out of their way for a meal at Perfect Landing). Father-and-son team, Jim and Sean Carter, are keeping the 30-year tradition of breakfast (lunch and dinner) alive at Perfect Landing. The portions are generous and the menu is diverse with eggs and breakfast meats, lobster and classic bennies. Don’t miss the sizable number of Mexican breakfast items, which are favorites among the regulars, such as pork green chili breakfast burritos, chile relleno and eggs and carne-asada breakfast tacos. theperfectlanding.com STAY IN We’ve also put together some recipes to help you up your brunch game at home.

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// good eats

Smoked Salmon Pizza with Everything Light and flaky puff pastry meets the salty umami flavors of smoked salmon, pickled capers and onions plus “Everything but the Bagel” seasoning mix in this easy to craft morning pizza.

Make 6 servings.

Ingredients 1 all-butter frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed (rectangle or round shape) 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Everything but the Bagel seasoning blend 4 ounces spinach artichoke spreadable cheese or other soft herbed cheese (like Boursin) Pickled red onions (see below) Pickled capers 2-3 ounces Pastrami-style smoked salmon, sliced into thin slivers PHOTOS: CHAD CHISHOLM

¼ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese Lemon for garnish Method Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Unroll puff pastry. Crimp the edges to form a onehalf inch rim that resembles a tart pie or pizza.

Poke holes with a fork every 4 inches in the dough.

Brush with olive oil and dust with bagel spice. Dot the top with the soft herbed cheese.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden. Top immediately with pickled onions, capers, salmon and grated cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.

Pickled Onions: Thinly slice ½ red onion, place in a lidded jar. Fill halfway with red wine vinegar.

Let sit for a few hours or overnight. Frequently turn upside down to release the liquid from the onion.

Note: If you are in a hurry, place sliced onion and cover with vinegar in a glass dish. Microwave for 3 minutes. Cool and serve.

Gluten-free Almond Flour Pancakes Are you looking for a high-protein morning treat that is filling and just sweet enough to be satisfying but not cloying? This recipe is the answer.

Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup cottage cheese 2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt

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OVEN BAKED POLENTA WITH PESTO ROASTED TOMATOES AND EGGS

½ teaspoon salt 1 cup almond flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 Tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until very well blended. The texture should be like thick cake batter.

Preheat an oiled skillet to medium-low heat (the almond flour will burn if the heat is too high).

Pour scant quarter cup in the pan for each pancake. Be patient, wait for the batter to bubble and the sides to cook before turning over.

RASPBERRY RICOTTA MUFFINS

The pancakes will deflate as you take them out of the pan, it’s OK.

QUICK PROSCIUTTO EGG BITES WITH DIJON SAUCE

Serve with fresh berries and syrup of your choice.

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// behind the bar

Sipping Pretty A LOCAL DISTILLER has a cure for spring fever

By Hillary Locke Mujica NOTHING SAYS SPRING like an afternoon on a sundrenched patio, blue skies above and a refreshing cocktail in hand. And after the pandemic winter, those herbaceous drinks will be savored fully.

The Citrus Rosé Gin features grapefruit, tangerine, lavender, and tarragon, which compliments the delicate, floral flavor of the malted barley, yielding a bright ultra-premium gin that is delightfully pink.

The Mountain Herb Gin is patiently distilled to let the complexity of the grain balance the intensity of wild-foraged Rocky Mountain botanicals. Native juniper, white sage, rosemary and spruce tips result in an ultrapremium gin that embodies the spirit of the backcountry.

Cheers to warmer days and curated cocktails!

Deviation Distilling 720.645.1539; deviationdistilling.com

SICILIAN SPRITZER Ingredients 2 oz Deviation Distilling Mountain Herb Gin 2 oz fresh squeezed blood orange juice 0.75 oz lime 0.75 oz simple syrup Rosemary sprigs Splash of soda water Method Fill a shaker with ice. In shaker combine gin, blood orange juice, lime and simple syrup along with one rosemary sprig broken into smaller pieces. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of soda water and a blood orange wheel.

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MANGO GINGER 75

Ingredients 2 oz Deviation Distilling Citrus Rosé Gin 2 oz mango ginger syrup (recipe below) 0.5 oz fresh squeezed lemon 1.5 oz Champagne or sparkling wine Lemon peel garnish Method In a shaker combine gin, mango ginger syrup and lemon. Shake with ice to combine. Pour into a glass and top with Champagne or sparkling wine.

MANGO GINGER SYRUP Ingredients 2 fresh mangoes 1 Tbsp fresh minced ginger 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup water

Method In a saucepan combine all ingredients.

Bring to a boil and simmer for five minutes. Mash the mango and ginger.

Let sit until cool to room temperature.

Strain into a glass jar. Will keep in the refrigerator for a week or two.

Recipes courtesy Deviation Distilling

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PHOTOS: COURTESY DEVIATION DISTILLING

Deviation Distilling is a newbie on the Colorado distilling scene, but they’re turning heads with their artful bottles of botanical gins, like Citrus Rosé and Mountain Herb – both are essential for all your spring (and summer) cocktails.

PHOTO: COURTESY ASCENT LIVING COMMUNITIES

DWELLING WELL

// luxe life

Carillon at Belleview Station

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DWELLING WELL

Elevated Living ASCENT LIVING COMMUNITIES offer seniors a new way to live Colorado-style.

By Heather Shoning

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// luxe life

DWELLING WELL

// luxe life

Tom and Susie Finely, owners of Ascent Living Communities

IMAGINE your favorite fine hotel with its luxury furnishings. There’s beautiful artwork; wide-open gathering areas; fabulous finishes such as flooring, window treatments and light fixtures. There are all the amenities you want— a pool, fitness facility and fine dining. This is life at Ascent Living Communities, a Colorado-only family of senior living residences.

Owners Tom and Susie Finley are passionate about bringing this experience to Colorado seniors. “The communities we create are like higher-end hotels with health care services,” says Tom.

Rendering, Hilltop Reserve PHOTOS/RENDERINGS: COURTESY ASCENT LIVING COMMUNITIES

COMMITMENT TO CARE AND COLORADO The couple, who live in Lone Tree, have more than 40 years’ combined experience in senior living—Susie in community management and Tom on the real estate side. Of course, the couple’s top priority is care. Ascent’s communities—Carillon at Belleview Station, Village at Belmar and Hilltop Reserve, which will open in August 2021—have 24-hour nursing. “This is not a Colorado regulatory requirement,” Susie says. “It is something we chose to do so we have that level of care available to our residents.” After resident care, it’s all about offering them a top-notch lifestyle

Lounge area, Village at Belmar

Apartment bedroom, Carillon at Belleview Station

Apartment kitchen and dining area, Carillon at Belleview Station

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DWELLING WELL

thanks to activities, amenities and best-in-class design.

PHOTOS/RENDERINGS: COURTESY ASCENT LIVING COMMUNITIES

// luxe life

Pool area rendering, Hilltop Reserve

DESIGNED FOR LIVING At Ascent, there are various floor plans to choose from, including studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and independent living flats detached from the main building. Depending on the floor plan and level of care, apartments can have walk-in closets, washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, solid-surface countertops, tile backsplashes and tile bathrooms or shower inserts with modern-looking grab bars and safety features.

Ascent Living Communities include wellness centers, gathering areas with fireplaces, outdoor common areas and, of course, beautiful finedining rooms. “It has to feel like a hotel when you walk in,” Tom says, “but it also has to feel comfortable like home.” Dean Maddalena, founder and president of Studio Six 5, the senior living-focused interior design firm working on Hilltop Reserve, says he embraces the “third place” concept coined by Starbucks—it’s a social space where people choose to gather outside of home and work. “We want people to think ‘this is a really cool place to be,’” says Maddalena. “We build in the infrastructure including all of the technology—Wi-Fi, places to plug in with USB ports, program spaces with game rooms for fun and socialization. It’s a vital community place with multiple generations and lots of action.”

Apartment living room, kitchen and dining area, Village at Belmar

Salon, Carillon at Belleview Station

Bistro rendering, Hilltop Reserve

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DWELLING WELL

// luxe life PHOTOS/RENDERINGS: COURTESY ASCENT LIVING COMMUNITIES

Dining room, Carillon at Belleview Station

Community design is heavily focused on outdoor space, too, so residents can take full advantage of Colorado’s 300+ days of sunshine. “Our communities have high ceilings, lots of windows with natural light coming through,” Tom says.

In addition to outdoor gathering spaces, many apartments have private balconies.

ALIGNING MICHELIN STARS Because dining is such a massive part of what they do, Tom and Susie recently hired a culinary director who hails from Michelin Star and James Beard award-winning restaurants. The communities feature high-end dining rooms, lounges, full bars and bistros for a more relaxed dining option.

Dining room, rendering, Hilltop Reserve

At Hilltop Reserve, residents will be treated to a high-end exhibition kitchen. “We’ve got a couple of these very nice wood-fired hearth ovens,” says Tom. “We’ve got a rotisserie as you would see at Cherry Creek Grill that’ll have chickens or lamb or the protein of the day.”

From the individual apartments to curated social events to fine dining experiences, every facet of senior living takes its cues from the hospitality industry. Ascent Senior Living takes community design one step further to ensure it feels like home. Susie says, “It has to be comfortable, approachable and, you know, feel like you can sit, put your feet up, read the newspaper and drink a latte.” ascentlc.com Rooftop patio, Village at Belmar

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This wallpaper is from Serena & Lily.

Our clients wanted the powder bath to be a family-friendly space, and a more playful and bold moment in the home

When this home was purchased in the Polo area, the study was dark and heavy with wood paneling everywhere. As we were designing this as a woman’s office, we painted the wood paneling white, and inset a beautiful, textural acanthus leaf grasscloth wallcovering from Schumacher, to soften the space, as well as absorb sound.

If These Walls Could Talk WALLPAPER TRENDS that speak your language through colors, patterns and textures

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Our client fell in love with this mural from Anewall, and had to have it!

Since the mural size was smaller than the room’s ceiling dimensions, the ceiling perimeter around the mural was painted the wall color, to trick the eye and provide the illusion of a full coverage ceiling mural.

BOTANICALS, landscapes, geometrical patterns and natural fiber textiles are covering walls from dining rooms to powder rooms, closets and even ceilings in 2021. Whether your design skews traditional, transitional, mid-century mod or contemporary, there are wallpapers for every space and design taste.

“Start off by thinking about the color palette, desired mood of the space, and scale of the room. This can set the tone for your entire look and determine which wallpaper options may complete your design story,” says Denver interior designer Pamela Chelle, “and wall coverings are like works of art these days – the inspiration is endless to look for pieces that evoke emotion.”

But with so many designs to choose from, Chelle suggests thinking about the scale of the patterns and area of application. “Over-scaled or underscaled patterns can make or break a space and need to be considered. Bold colors and patterns can completely transform an otherwise neutral space and can also create the illusion of more 30

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space. There’s literally something for everyone.

From florals, chintz and trompe l’oeil, to contemporary geometrics and full-scale scenic murals, it’s like a playground for your senses.”

Speaking of large prints, life-size scenes and murals are having a huge design moment.

Walls featuring serene painterly flowers, epic mountain views, life-size animals, architectural interests, walls can transform any room into something entirely captivating. These designs make for statement accent walls, headboard walls, ceilings, and special niche areas.

And if you think wallpaper is one dimensional, think again – embellished corks, sustainable grass cloths, vinyl and silk paneling – all make for curated spaces that truly rouse. Selecting the appropriate material for the desired location is also so important. Vinyls have come a long way since gaining notoriety in hotel bathrooms.

The durability and selections available are now limitless and provide practical solutions for many spaces.

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play with patterns in a kid’s bedroom, without creating a permanent application.

But regardless of the material, purchasing quality wallpaper is so important and worth the investment. Paper that bubbles, stretches or fades will not stand the test of time in a semipermanent application.

Finally, shop local. There are so many impressive local wallpaper resources in Denver. One we love is Wall Tawk, a Denver-based female business, focused on supporting artisans creating boutique papers and custom mural designs.

Pamela Chelle Interior Design 303.349.3760; pamelachelle.com

In this dining room, our clients wanted to make an impact with a bold pattern, without overdoing the color or competing with the rest of the bold moments in the home. Fern Tree by Schumacher makes a powerful statement without being overwhelming for such a determined pattern repeat.

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To help ensure you will love your wallpaper and that it accentuates your overall décor, “I highly recommend hanging up samples of your desired wall covering selection on the wall it will be applied to, prior to ordering. Lighting and scale can drastically change the look. Take your time sitting with it throughout the day to see how it changes with the sunlight,” suggests Chelle. “Also, an easy way to envision the look before taking the plunge is by taking a photograph of your room and putting it in a digital rendering program to apply the look. There are so many free rendering programs and apps available now.”

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We used a moire pattern from Schumacher in a navy blue to anchor the headboard wall and invigorate some color! Our clients love wood, and the moire wallpaper gave an illusion of a subtle wood graining that our clients really gravitated to.

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With the high vaulted ceilings and subtle carrara marble, our client wanted a bold and colorful statement for the backdrop of the master tub. This wallpaper from Thibaut checked all the boxes for pattern, color and scale.

With an open riser staircase being the focal element as you enter this home, we decided to wallpaper the entire backdrop of the stairwell, from the basement to the second floor. This Cole & Sons hand-painted banded stripe was just enough whimsy to add to the staircase ambiance, without being a distraction.

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STAY IN SHAPE. STAY HEALTHY. THERE IS NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW TO ESTABLISH A HOME FITNESS ROUTINE:

EXERCISE because it has the ability to boost your immune system EXERCISE because it's been proven to relieve stress EXERCISE because you are practicing social distancing EXERCISE because it burns calories (for those who want to offset the increased convenience of snacking that home confinement provides)

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PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODEL: SHEILA GHANIAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

We all know that attempting to put together a look with often fluctuating spring temperatures can seem like a daunting task. Lucky for us, we can keep out one of our most loved pieces from the past year – you guessed it, our hoodies.

Mixing and matching hoodies with skirts not only meets the trend, but allows for the perfect transition piece to take you from chilly mornings to warm afternoons. Consider this subtle luxe look achieved, and why not take it for a spin while vacuuming around the house?

Polo Ralph Lauren beaded graphic hoodie, $248, and Byron Lars beauty mark gold sequin pencil skirt, $455, both at Garbarini, Cherry Creek North, 239 Detroit St, 303.333.8686, garbarinishop.com; Tortoise circle earrings, $35, at Denver Darling Boutique, Cherry Creek North, 2432 E 3rd Ave, 303.993.4511, denverdarlingboutique. com; UNOde50 make a wish silver-plated ring, $100, at Mainstream Boutique, Castle Pines Village, 872 W Happy Canyon Rd, 720.612.4334, mainstreamboutique.com

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Let’s Dress Up Ordinary Change your perspective on accomplishing daily tasks by putting on something a little fancy the next time you run to the market or go out to grab a quick coffee. We know we’ll be taking this fashion advice out for a stroll and imagine you might too.

By Amanda Lacey

WHILE YOU MIGHT NOT have thought it necessary to keep an eye out for spring and summer fashion trends – given the current environment we’re in with the pandemic – we have a feeling you’re going to quickly think otherwise once we fill you in. If there’s anything designers have realized during these trying times, it’s the need for comfort while in workfrom-home mode and multitasking mania. This season’s trends allow for the comfort that we’ve adapted to, while kicking things up a notch with touches of glamour. It comes as no surprise that most fashion shows were held virtually, which allowed for a front-row viewing. The runways were more alive than ever, which gives us a hunch that there’s no better time than now to go all-out and sport fresh looks, even if just on a quick walk with the dog. Now sit back while we give you a preview on how to incorporate these trends into your ordinary daily routine.

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Peter Millar crown regular fit quarter zip pullover in british grey, $248, at Peter Millar Cherry Creek North, 250 Columbine St, 303.515.2222, petermillar.com; Adriano Goldschmied Marshall slim fit straight leg chinos in cornerman burnt, $225, at Nordstrom, Park Meadows, 8465 Park Meadows Center Dr, 303.799.3400, nordstrom. com; J.Crew garment-dyed slub cotton crewneck t-shirt in slate blue, $29.50, at J.Crew, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E 1st Ave, 303.322.7020, jcrew.com

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With alfresco season around the corner, you might be planning for a socially-distanced get together.

The quickest and most posh look, you ask? A flowy, heavily printed maxi dress accessorized with layered necklaces and finished with a timeless tote bag.

ON HER: reset by JANE, Harlow maxi dress in tangerine, $130, and Dangling pearl earrings, $35, both at Denver Darling Boutique, 303.993.4511, denverdarlingboutique.com; Sam Edelman Poppy sneaker in white, $99.95, at Nordstrom, 303.799.3400, nordstrom.com ON HIM: J.Crew Wallace & Barnes long-sleeve upcycled indigo t-shirt in rinsed indigo, $49.50, and J.Crew 9" stretch seersucker short in sky blue white, $69.50, both at J.Crew, 303.322.7020, jcrew.com; Ted Baker London Tynne canvas bomber jacket in grey, $315, and Cole Haan ZerøGrand Eon wingtip in cashew leather/tan/ sand, $200, both at Nordstrom, 303.799.3400, nordstrom.com

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODELS: SHEILA GHANIA AND RYNE HARSHMAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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THE COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES A WORLD CLASS TRANSFORMATION HAS BEGUN The Country Club at Castle Pines has broken ground on their transformation project that will bring stylish new indoor and outdoor dining, bar and patio features to the clubhouse along with new cliffside amenities that showcase our views over Castle Rock and the entire Front Range. The cliffside village will include an infinity edge pool, new dining and bar, fitness and racket sports.

2021 will also bring the formal grand opening of The Crags, our one acre putting course perched at 6700 feet and literally built upon the rocky crags behind our Clubhouse. Complete with lighting, music, fire pits and a new bar, Golf Members and their guests won’t ever want to go home.

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Diane Von Furstenberg Saville crepe mini wrap dress, $298, and Tory Burch bow metallic brocade pumps in legacy paisley, $98, both at Garbarini, 303.333.8686, garbarinishop.com; Connection chain link necklace, $50, and Marrin Costello queen’s pendant necklace in gold, $62, both at Denver Darling Boutique, 303.993.4511, denverdarlingboutique.com; UNOde50 make a wish silver-plated ring, $100, at Mainstream Boutique, 720.612.4334, mainstreamboutique.com; earrings, model’s own

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Menswear takes a very similar approach – from effortless suits to hoodies and utility jackets, and the classic Bermuda short, to name a few. All of which can be put together by layering and made easy to meet the day’s demands. No matter the look you choose, grab it in a pastel hue.

Boracay blazer in khaki, $275, at Tommy Bahama, Park Meadows, 8505 Park Meadows Center Dr, 720.889.6400, tommybahama.com; J.Crew garmentdyed slub cotton crewneck t-shirt in slate blue, $29.50, at J.Crew, 303.322.7020, jcrew.com; Ted Baker London Cortrom slim fit shorts in light grey, $119, and ON The Roger sneaker in white/green, $189.99, both at Nordstrom, 303.799.3400, nordstrom.com

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODEL: RYNE HARSHMAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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Another comfort-forward option is a pair of chic oversized power pants with a minimalist top and a pair of platform sneakers.

Frame Lynne blouse in blanc, $288, at Garbarini, 303.333.8686, garbarinishop.com; Topshop tailored smart trousers, $75, and Sam Edelman Poppy sneaker in white, $99.95, both at Nordstrom, 303.799.3400, nordstrom.com; Dangling link earrings, $35, at Denver Darling Boutique, 303.993.4511, denverdarlingboutique.com

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODEL: SHEILA GHANIAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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Peter Millar sweater jacket in gale grey, $348, at Peter Millar, 303.515.2222, petermillar.com; ON The Roger sneaker in white/green, $189.99, at Nordstrom, 303.799.3400, nordstrom.com; J.Crew 9" stretch short in dusty khaki, $69.50, at J.Crew, 303.322.7020, jcrew.com

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODEL: RYNE HARSHMAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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Closed cotton & wool stand blouse in amaranth red, $270, and Closed Ludwig pant in dark night, $255, both at Blush, Denver, 4305 W 44th Ave, 720.639.2576, blushboutiqueco.com; Tory Burch double t sport slide sandal in dulce de leche/gold, $198, at Nordstrom, 303.799.3400, nordstrom.com; Gold chain earrings, $35, at Denver Darling Boutique, 303.993.4511, denverdarlingboutique.com

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODEL: SHEILA GHANIAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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Fray day harbor polo in ocean deep, $99.50, and Chip shot vest, $170, at Tommy Bahama, 720.889.6400, tommybahama.com; J.Crew dock short in stretch chino in coal grey, $59.50, at J.Crew, 303.322.7020, jcrew.com; ON The Roger sneaker in white/green, $189.99, at Nordstrom, 303.799.3400, nordstrom.com; JS Jack sunglasses, $299, at Garbarini, 303.333.8686, garbarinishop.com

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODEL: RYNE HARSHMAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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FRESH LOOKS FOR THE LINKS, cocktail hour and everywhere in between.

By Amanda Lacey IT COMES as no surprise that stance and alignment are key in golf, but often just as critical for the more fashion-forward player is the clothing aspect. With an array of designers to choose from, putting a look together might seem like an easy task, but we have some tips on the spring/summer trends that you’ll want in on. Sustainability is still the focus and now you can add fashion meets performance, comfort, technology and tradition to the list.

The word “trend” might make one think of styles that come and go, but we see it as an opportunity to find the right silhouette, color, pattern, and material that make for a longlasting aesthetic. You’ll see that mixing and matching patterns and textures quickly offers a dashing and polished look.

This season brings pastels, skirts and dresses for women, and striking color pallets and athleisure for men. Add a pop of color when mixing and matching with black or white to instantly stand out. The addition of a unique larger scale print is an extra bonus. And don’t forget those layers to aid during fluctuating temperatures.

Galvin Green DUNN jacket in black, $150; Footjoy Lisle geo print polo in white/grey/charcoal, $72; RLX Ralph Lauren Spyglass classic fit short in navy, $99; Adidas ZG21 men’s golf shoe, $180; all at PGA TOUR Superstore, 9451 E Arapahoe Rd, 720.266.2400, pgatoursuperstore.com PHOTOS: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODEL: RYNE HARSHMAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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ON HER: Tail Alex cascading floral print jacket, $93; Jamie Sadock mimosa collection sleeveless crunch quarter zip top, $90; Swing Control stripe dot walking short, $98; Footjoy traditions women’s golf shoe, $100; all at PGA TOUR Superstore, 720.266.2400, pgatoursuperstore.com ON HIM: RLX Ralph Lauren printed lightweight airflow polo shirt sunrise red square dot, $98.50; William Murray beer keepers shorts, $90; Adidas ZG21 men’s golf shoe, $180; all at PGA TOUR Superstore, 720.266.2400, pgatoursuperstore.com PHOTOS: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODELS: SHEILA GHANIAN AND RYNE HARSHMAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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ON HER: Pebble Beach dress in navy with floral, $65 at The Shop at Pebble Beach Resorts, shop.pebblebeach.com; Lilly Pulitzer beach comber pullover in zanibar blue, $98; at Lilly Pulitzer, lillypulitzer.com; Footjoy traditions women’s golf shoe, $100 at PGA TOUR Superstore, 720.266.2400, pgatoursuperstore.com ON HIM: Puma AP 19th hole woven button down, $90 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Dr, 720.479.0600, dickssportinggoods.com; RLX Ralph Lauren primaloft fleece hybrid vest in blue/french navy, $148; Adidas ultimate 365 classic pants in crew navy, $80; Adidas ZG21 men’s golf shoe, $180; all at PGA TOUR Superstore, 720.266.2400, pgatoursuperstore.com PHOTOS: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODELS: SHEILA GHANIAN AND RYNE HARSHMAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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Colorado PGA REACH Colorado PGA Professionals make a positive difference in the lives of others through the game of golf, with programs for the youth in your community.

1 Colorado PGA Golf in Schools - An introductory program at no cost to students or schools, PGA Professionals have been bringing the program to schools since 2008.

4 PGA Jr. League - Teams are captained by PGA and LPGA Professionals in this fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls age 17 and under.

2 3 Youth on Course - This program provides juniors the opportunity to play golf at participating facilities for no more than $5. In 2020, 30 facilities participated with over 4,000 rounds of golf played.

Drive Chip & Putt - This free youth golf development initiative welcomes boys and girls ages 7-15. Local qualifying skills competitions are hosted by PGA Professionals.

5 JGAC - For ages 6-18, the Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado has 3 membership levels to choose from to introduce and promote the game of golf. All JGAC members have access to Youth on Course benefits.

Colorado PGA REACH is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Colorado PGA. To learn more about the YOUTH PILLAR of Colorado PGA REACH and programs for juniors, visit us online at coloradopga.com or call 303-996-1597.

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ON HER: Tail fun in the sun collection: petals print quarter zip pull over, $79; Belyn Key grommet sleeveless top in onyx, $116; Jofit ocean breeze collection: knife pleat 16" golf skort, $90 at PGA TOUR Superstore, 720.266.2400, pgatoursuperstore.com; Sam Edelman Poppy sneaker in white, $99.95, at Nordstrom, Park Meadows, 8465 Park Meadows Center Dr, 303.799.3400, nordstrom.com; JS Atlantic sunglasses, $299, at Garbarini, Cherry Creek North, 239 Detroit St, 303.333.8686, garbarinishop.com ON HIM: Puma AP 19th hole woven button down, $90 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, 720.479.0600, dickssportinggoods.com; Adidas ultimate 365 classic pants in crew navy, $80 at PGA TOUR Superstore, 720.266.2400, pgatoursuperstore.com

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PHOTOS: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODELS: SHEILA GHANIAN AND RYNE HARSHMAN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: VALERIE WARD

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Farm Refresh How one COLORADO FLOWER FARMER is growing happiness, flower by flower.

By Kathryn O’Shea-Evans BRIANA BOSCH is a fifth-generation farmer, but it took a personal tragedy for her to go back to her roots—literally. “I had a really close friend that ended up with intense postpartum depression...and died (by suicide),” she says. “I felt like I needed a drastic change to get back to feeling like myself again. I started looking around: what am I doing with my life right now? I don’t feel like I have any purpose, any drive.”

At the time in 2018, Bosch—who has her MBA and has been everything from a ballerina to a journalist to a brand manager —was nine months pregnant with her second daughter. Then a house, just under two acres, came on the market near Crown Hill Park, started whispering to her. “I told my husband, ‘let’s just go look at it—we don’t have to buy it.” But as she stepped

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onto the property, she didn’t even look at the house—just went straight to the land. “Something in my heart called me to the farm,” she recalls. Although a deep-pocketed developer was interested in the property and wanted to build townhomes, the owner ended up choosing Bosch and her family to buy the place. “He decided to make the call that he would rather have someone here who wanted to enjoy the land a little bit more and not just raze it all,” she says.

Enjoy the land they have Ever a powerhouse, Bosch has kick-started something of a Colorado florist farmer empire on their plot. Blossom & Branch offers everything from freshly-grown floral arrangements (including a CSA, or community supported agriculture, where you can buy monthly bouquets of freshly-picked blooms grown right there on the premises) to classes in their just-revamped barn with topics that range from herbal cocktails to soil blocking.

Some of Bosch’s favorite flowers to grow in this corner of Colorado? “Zinnias and cosmos and sunflowers do really well,” she says. Dahlias, too. “I call them our divas...they like to be really well drained and don’t like to be fertilized.

Once you find a rhythm with dahlias, they’re very happy.” Her trick: don’t overwater them, or they’ll end up rotting. “Plant them, water them once, and don’t water them again until you see green coming up above the soil!”

1. YARROW

“It’s beneficial for pollinators, has low water needs and comes in a range of colors aside from the traditional yellow.”

2. COSMOS ‘Double Click’ “These are extra full and ruffly, low water, self seeding and add a light and airy element to arrangements.”

3. ZINNIA ‘Queen Lime Series’

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Speaking of green, sustainability is key for Bosch, who espouses water conservation and other eco-practices on her farm. “One of the things I mentioned on Instagram is native plants—like yarrow, dill, and milkweed,” she says. “Those things are good for pollinators.”

She recommends seeking your plantings at local nurseries over big box stores. “CSU extension service has a great list of local [spots, and you can] call them for free to ask: ‘what should I plant?’ If people are interested in local flowers, [we recommend] that they tell their florist ‘I am interested in getting more local flowers.’ The more consumer demand for that, the more florists will be responsive to it.” Call it flower power.

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“A more sophisticated palette than traditional garden zinnias, these attract a wide range of beneficial pollinators and have great vase life.”

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Tracing Monet’s Footsteps in France

By Kathryn O’Shea-Evans LONGTIME artist and art educator Meg Carte shares some of the top stops on one of the most transformative journeys of her life: a group trip led by her friend, David Chang, Frost Professor of Art at Florida International University, through France following in Claude Monet’s footsteps. (Proof their tour was authentic? She carried a Jullian French easel—the exact same brand the impressionists used—along with her to capture the sights, just as the painter would have.) Here are Carte’s favorite cultural stopovers for your next hop across the pond.

Musée Marmottan Monet “This is a gallery museum [in Paris] that most people don’t know about,” Carte says. “They have [Monet’s] original sketches from when he was growing up in Le Havre. When he was in school, he used to draw caricatures of his professors—he got in a lot of trouble for it, but he got some local grocery to let him sell them.

Those are [at this museum] and also [his 1872 painting] ‘Impression, Sunrise’ which was what gave Impressionists their name.” marmottan.fr Napoleon III’s Apartment Tucked within The Louvre: Emperor Napoleon III’s actual apartments. Each room is every bit as ornate as you’d imagine, including a ceiling painted by Charles-Raphaël Maréchal’s of The Reuniting of the Louvre and the Tuileries by Napoleon III. “Most tourists don’t get to go up there; they don’t open it very often,” Carte says.

If you’re able to see it, be sure to look up in the dining room, too: you’ll spy a sky adorned by Eugène Appert with clouds and fanciful birds.

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was,” Carte recalls. “I wanted a picture of the [famed water lily] bridge without anybody else in it.” For a more private experience, consider booking during shoulder season—and arriving first thing in the morning. giverny.org

Giverny Monet’s own home from 1883 to 1926 is arguably one of his best pieces of art: a living, breathing ode to his life’s work. There’s just one reality check: “I was disappointed at how crowded it PHOTOS: MEG CARTE

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Rouen, France “We spent the night and checked out [Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen] in Rouen. There was a hotel across the street and on the second story is a balcony where Monet painted Rouen at night...

Looking straight across at the cathedral, [he would] line up six canvases and capture the light at different times of day.”

Sennelier “This famous French art supply has the highest quality paints, oil pastels and so on,” Carte says. “Their main store is there across from the Louvre, right on the banks of Seine.” Plenty of boldfaced names in the art world used their materials, including Matisse, Gauguin, Chagall, Hockney, and, yes, Monet. “Picasso went in there one day and said ‘I want a paint I can use that doesn’t dry right away—something fast—and I don’t want to use a brush.’ That’s when they invented oil pastels—for Picasso.” sennelier-colors.com

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