CONTENTS
// july 2019
departments
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SETTING THE STAGE There is no place I'd rather be than out in the fresh July air. By Kendall Kostelic ON THE AGENDA Fireworks, art fests and a redesign contest.
BACK AT THE RANCH Glimpse what life was like 100 years ago at this Lone Tree homestead.
local f lavors
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BOWLS AWAY Corner Poke's poke tacos should be on your summer menu. By Laurel Thompson HEY GRILL MASTER! Take your barbecue techniques to the next level. By Lori Midson
ALFRESCO, ANYONE? Seven restaurants with terrific patio seating. By Annie Nagel
dwelling well
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A STUNNING OUTDOOR FIRE SPACE Compose your own backyard centerpiece. By Ali Longwell
Left to right, counterclockwise: Michael Wainwright USA Mezza canape plates, $100 for set of four; Patricia Spratt orange tablecloth, $112; bee napkins, $24 for set of four; bee napkin ring, $10; Michael Wainwright USA Truro bread board, $200, and Truro cheese shaver and knife set, $80; and bee dinner plate, $27, all at T is for Table, Centennial, 303.347.9988, tisfortable.com
FABULOUSLY FUNCTIONAL A Castle Pines home goes modern, and comfortable. By Ali Longwell
ready to wear
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AHEAD OF THE PACK Meet your new adventure accessory. By Malissa Stark-Rodenburg
CRAFTING A CLASSIC Admiring Signature 24 jewelry. By Kathy Hisey Baum
FEATURED
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Headed to the High Line Canal? Take notice: the channel is about to get some celebrated updates, thanks to the High Line Canal Conservancy. By Dahlia Jean Weinstein
40 Consider your fête champêtre prepped—we set the table and cocktail corner with a whimsical, slightly palatial scene. By Kendall Kostelic
ON THE COVER: High Line Canal trail; PHOTO: E.J. Carr 4
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NO HARM SUN Smart sunscreen tips. By Malissa Stark-Rodenburg
influencers
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HE'S GOT TO FLY Duke Beardsley craves fly-fishing. By Kyle Wagner ROCK ON Jerad Wells can't get enough of the climb. By Brittany Anas
wayfarers
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OFF-ROAD TRIP A Castle Pines resident makes us want to see the mountains by motorcycle. By Kendall Kostelic