AvidLifestyle November 2019 Issue

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NOVEMBER 2019

TAKE TURKEY

Day to a new tasty level Inside a beloved area

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Winemaking with local vintners Novel home décor Custom wardrobe colors Compelling abstract art

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CONTENTS

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departments

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GOOD CHEERS Waxing nostalgic via beverages.

By Kendall Kostelic

ON THE AGENDA Neustadt JAAMM Fest, Cher, the latest Warren Miller film and more.

HER WILDEST DREAMS If there was one thing Tweet Kimball knew, it was how to create a thriving estate.

local f lavors

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TALKING TURKEY Tips and recipes to conquer the big meal.

By Laurel Thompson

GRAPES THAT GIVE For the friends and family who deserve a whole batch of wine.

By Malissa Stark-Rodenburg

CONVIVIAL CARTE DU JOURS Where to get a table this season when you don’t want to eat in.

By Nate Day

dwelling well

29 32 34

HAVE IT MADE Homefest-approved artisan homeware brands.

By Brittany Anas

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, CUSTOM CREATIONS

STRESS TAKES A HOLIDAY Tips for tough scenarios.

By Brittany Anas

BEST BUY Inside Carla’s Holiday Open House. By Kathy Hisey Baum

ready to wear

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RIGHT ON TIME Beauty tips for busy days.

By Ali Longwell FASHION HOUSE Never Pay Retail knows the style rainbow. By Jennie Nunn

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FEATURED

influencers

Pass this cocktail and mocktail menu to your special event bartenders or the hobby mixologist in the family, and get ready to raise a glass.

COVER PHOTO: Chad Chisholm, Custom Creations

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IN THE ABSTRACT Geri deGruy is creating art.

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RELAXATION STATION Why one local family basks in Greater Palm Springs.

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LOVE

// editor’s letter

TALK OF THE TOWN

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GOOD CHEERS My life, chronicled in cocktails.

MEMORY LANE is a funny avenue to navigate. In the midst of meaningful moments, I’m sure I’ll easily recall the important particulars over the minutiae. And yet, here I am with a list of aperitifs—small drinkable details—that most readily connect me to some of my best days.

A Boston Sour, one of my favorite cocktails, takes me back to the first time I had an exclusive afternoon with a bartender for a story: Once the mandatory questions were asked and answered, he took me on a tasting tour of some of the most interesting, least-ordered spirits behind the bar.

Wine brings back to life my Texan grandfather, who finished every evening with a small glass of red. It also revives my wedding reception, where we uncorked fruity varieties made by my mother-in-law (something our friends still thrill over when we open a saved bottle).

Mention sangria and I am back in a small sandwich shop in Spain with my family, having my first true taste.

As for the holidays, the only eggnog I have ever liked is made by my friend Joe, who passes out nutmeg-dusted glasses at the start of our annual gingerbread-house competition. And then there’s the classic hot chocolate and Baileys mix, which I last sipped at my in-laws’ house while listening to holiday music after the best day of window shopping.

The tide has been turning on drinks of all kinds the past few years: Rather than simply being an expected partner to meals and get-togethers, beverages have become an intentional aspect of the main event. And I, for one, couldn’t be happier to (responsibly, of course) jump on that bandwagon.

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// can’t miss events

NOVEMBER

LAST CHANCE

12TH ANNUAL NEUSTADT JAAMM FESTIVAL Colorado’s most comprehensive Jewish cultural arts festival has been in full swing since September. Join in the celebration with author Mark Oppenheimer of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia (Nov. 4), favorite a cappella group The Maccabeats (Nov. 10), comedian Gilbert Gottfried in the documentary Gilbert (Nov. 14) and more.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS jccdenver.org

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Through Dec. 11

Through Nov. 10 DENVER FILM FESTIVAL Movie buffs, there are still some strong films (plus other entertainment) on the schedule at this 42nd annual event. Popcorn, obviously, recommended.

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Nov. 2-Dec. 28

Nov. 8

CURTIS CENTER INSTRUCTOR SHOW The favorite local exhibit space is giving the masters a chance to take center stage.

Instructors will be displaying works in a variety of mediums and styles, with smaller works for sale. The show starts with a reception on Nov. 2.

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WILL ACKERMAN: THE GATHERING, 4 GUITARS A Grammy Award-winning music producer and guitarist creates a night of acoustic melodies with this four-man collaboration. Will Ackerman and three other specially selected performers (Trevor Gordon Hall, Todd Mosby and Vin Downes) will first play individually and then, for the finale, as a group.

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ON THE AGENDA

Nov. 8

THE ROOTS The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon fans don’t need a list of accolades to know that The Roots put on an unforgettable show, but it sure is fun touting the record: four Grammy Awards with 12 total nominations, being named “one of the greatest live acts in the world” by Rolling Stone, playing in New York City’s Radio City Music Hall and more. The band has embarked on a rare tour, which we hear will likely be a sold-out show. Jimmy Fallon not included. FILLMORE AUDITORIUM, DENVER fillmoreauditorium.org

Nov. 9 THANKSGIVING WATERCOLOR WREATH IN FRAME WORKSHOP Looking for a new, artistic hobby? Greenwood Village’s Renée Reese of Hopscotch Art is sharing her watercolor techniques with a seasonal step-by-step craft.

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ON THE AGENDA

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DRAUGHTS AND LAUGHS! STAND-UP COMEDY The North American Comedy Brewery Tour, and its posse of fun-loving performers, are coming to Lone Tree. A portion of the night’s proceeds will go towards animal welfare organizations supporting the rescue, protection, fostering and adoption of pups.

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Centennial is beginning to look a lot like … you know. This festive hullabaloo comes complete with school choir performances, cookies, hot chocolate and, for the kids, time with the big man himself. CENTENNIAL CENTER PARK centennialco.gov

Nov. 25 CHER: HERE WE GO AGAIN TOUR Ready to turn back time? The pop icon is on the road for her first North American tour in five years to celebrate her new ABBA tribute album, Dancing Queen. PEPSI CENTER, DENVER pepsicenter.com

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Nov. 9

DENVER CHRISTKINDL MARKET We’re here to set the record straight for those who haven’t been to Denver’s annual Christkindl Market: it’s worth venturing out of the South Suburbs for. A splash of German culture—schnapps, glühwein, sweets and other authentic fare—mixes with a throng of artisan shops and live entertainment for a gute Zeit.

16TH STREET MALL CLOCK TOWER, DENVER christkindlmarketdenver.com

Nov. 25-27 VOLKSWAGEN PRESENTS WARREN MILLER’S TIMELESS What is the start of winter without a new Warren Miller Entertainment film? Take in the company’s seventieth—you read that right, seventieth—snowy picture, where major athletes like Olympic skiers Jaelin Kauf and Erin Mielzynski explore some of the world’s best peaks. LONE TREE ARTS CENTER lonetreeartscenter.org

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HOW ONE LOCAL BECAME A BRONCOS “GOOD LUCK CHARM” LEAH SHAFER, the owner of Lone Tree’s Skin by Leah who shared summer skin-care tips in the AvidLifestyle July issue, is also a singer. She has performed the national anthem at more than a dozen Denver Broncos games and, until recently, some fans would say she could be credited for winning scores. avidlifestyle.com

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THE REST IS HISTORY

// how it all started PHOTOS: CHEROKEE RANCH AND CASTLE FOUNDATION ARCHIVES

HER WILDEST DREAMS

Inside the life of the woman who called Cherokee Ranch and Castle home, and then made it a palace for everyone else too.

By Kendall Kostelic

MILDRED MONTAGUE GENEVIEVE KIMBALL, more commonly known as Tweet Kimball, has stories—lots of them.

The Sedalia resident passed away in 1999, but 20 years later, the Denver area is still finding it easy to renew her narrative. There’s the list of public figures and celebrities who were reportedly guests at Kimball’s home. She was said to have 13 catered events a month until her death: Milton Friedman, Winthrop Rockefeller, former Colorado Governors Roy Romer and Richard Lamm and more.

There’s the shake-up she caused in the Colorado cattle industry when she determinedly introduced the Santa Gertrudis breed to the state despite others’ warnings. She won blue ribbons for her herd and became the first

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woman to serve on the National Western Stock Show’s board of directors.

There’s her fine jewelry collection (some pieces designed by Salvador Dalí), a chunk of which was seen by the public for the first time in an auction 11 years ago; and her art collection. And numerous other tales of her grit and resolve.

The local tie that binds them all: She is the person to thank for every holiday event, concert, wedding, Cherokee Ranch Science Institute public program and more that takes place at the Cherokee Ranch and Castle. She also gifted the surroundings that created The Keep next door.

Kimball moved in to the castle in 1954 after a divorce from her first of four husbands— the place was a parting gift from her ex, who said there wasn’t room on the same side of the Mississippi River for both of them. She combined that with the neighboring ranch to create a property covering thousands of acres.

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and her cattle (she was also known as an avid equestrian) and invited in those who wanted to learn about conservation and wildlife.

In 1996, she created the Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation conservation easement to ensure her home would stay just as she left it: a place for people to gather just as they would when she was alive and a center for preservation (even saving pockets of petrified logs that are said to date back more than 55 million years).

The only exception to the plan were some 1,000 acres of her “Summer Pasture,” which could be sold to create funds for the foundation. We’re looking at you, lucky Keep residents.

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// expert advice

THANKSGIVING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. And, with this advice from TONY’S MEATS AND MARKET CEO AND PRESIDENT DANIEL ROSACCI (pictured right), so is properly roasted poultry and the kind of elevated side dishes that likely won’t make it into leftover containers.

PHOTOS: CHAD CHISHOLM, CUSTOM CREATIONS

By Laurel Thompson

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// expert advice

FORGET FROZEN FOR GOOD “Some of the frozen birds are older products,” Rosacci says. “I prefer a deep-chilled or fresh bird over frozen because you never know how long the bird has been on ice. You’ll also find lots of basted turkeys out there, which I personally stay away from because they have additives and brines. For a fresh bird, you pretty much need to wait until the last minute to buy—just don’t wait until the day before Thanksgiving.”

READ UP ON BRANDS “At Tony’s Market, we carry Diestel Family Ranch from Sonora, California, which is a heritage brand, as well as Broomfield’s Barber’s Poultry, and our own brand, processed by Red Bird Farms. We support smaller farmers that co-op. … Each place produces a few hundred turkeys, rather than one bringing in 50,000 turkeys every year.

“While shopping, you want to consider what the turkey was fed (corn and soy feed are best), as well as whether the bird was free-range or cage-free.

The U.S.D.A. doesn’t allow hormones to be used in turkey, so you don’t have to worry about that. Overall, make sure the product you’re buying is Grade A.” THE ONE POUND RULE “I’d rather have leftover turkey, so I like to plan for 1 to 1 ½ pounds of bird per person, which amounts to a pretty generous portion. You’ll need to take the [meat you’ll lose on the] bones and other inedible parts of the bird into consideration.”

Traditional

ROASTED TURKEY INGREDIENTS 1 fresh or deep-chilled turkey Olive oil Salt and pepper Thyme Rosemary Sage Garlic Lemon or orange zest (optional) Your favorite stuffing (optional) ½ cup water METHOD Make sure your turkey is fully thawed and soft to the touch— even a fresh turkey can start out as cold as 26 degrees F. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Rub entire inside and outside of turkey with olive oil and season with spices to taste (salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, sage, garlic and lemon or orange zest). Loosely pack in stuffing (if including).

Place turkey breast-side-up in roasting pan, tucking wing tips under the shoulders and tucking legs, if your bird came with ovensafe plastic or metal leg holders.

Pull livers and gizzards from neck cavity.

TO STUFF OR NOT TO STUFF “There has been a lot of controversy around stuffing turkeys over the last 10 or 15 years: A lot of chefs say to never stuff a turkey because there’s a higher risk of food contamination. I’ve been eating a stuffed turkey every Thanksgiving my entire life and no one I know has ever gotten sick.”

Add ½ cup water to the bottom of the pan. Cover turkey in foil. Roast for approximately 14-15 minutes per pound for a 10-16 pound turkey or 12-13 minutes per pound for a 16-24 pound turkey. Add approximately 30 minutes if stuffed.

KEEP THE COOKING METHOD CLASSIC “I like to cook turkey the old-fashioned way: by roasting it in the oven.

I’ve never believed in telling people exactly how long to cook a bird because there are so many variables, but roughly speaking, you want to go 15 minutes per pound at 325 degrees F, adding 30-60 minutes if it’s stuffed. Most importantly, you want a high-quality meat thermometer. A bird is safe to eat when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. You need to put the thermometer deep in the breast or thigh to determine that temp. Try to undercook the bird at first—you can always add time.”

Remove foil after approximately 2 hours of roasting to brown the skin. The turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F at deepest point and the stuffing reaches 165 degrees F. Let bird rest 10-20 minutes before carving.

INVITING VEGETARIAN GUESTS? “Fully prepared vegetable lasagna is the number one nonmeat main dish we sell around Thanksgiving. A lot of other people focus on the sides.

With a vegetarian gravy, you can really build your whole Thanksgiving dinner around those accoutrements.”

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GLAZED FALL VEGGIES WITH TOASTED PECANS INGREDIENTS 1 pound Brussels sprouts (trimmed) 1 medium acorn squash (cleaned and sliced in ½-inch wedges) 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 ½-2 cups halved pecans 3 tablespoons butter ¼ cup brown sugar METHOD Toss cleaned Brussels sprouts and acorn squash in oil.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 350 degrees F for approximately 35 minutes or until tender. Toast pecans in skillet about 5-8 minutes. Add butter and brown sugar until melted and coated. Toss toasted pecans with roasted veggies.

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4 WAYS TO JAZZ UP MASHED POTATOES

INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons butter 1 cup pecans ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup orange juice 1 cup granulated sugar 12 ounces fresh cranberries ¼ cup your favorite brandy 7 ounces canned whole berry cranberry sauce Orange zest for garnish

1. ROSEMARY, PANCETTA AND PARMESAN Add 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, ⅓ cup cooked, chopped pancetta, 1-2 bulbs freshly roasted garlic and ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.

METHOD Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Melt butter and combine with pecans and salt. Stir well to coat.

Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in oven until aromatic and slightly toasted, about 15 minutes; stir halfway through.

2. CHEDDAR, BROCCOLI AND BACON Add ½ -¾ cup grated cheddar, 1 cup quickly steamed small broccoli pieces and ½ cup bacon pieces.

Meanwhile, combine orange juice and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Add fresh cranberries and cook until berries burst. Reduce heat to low and add brandy and cranberry sauce. Stir well and heat until cranberry sauce melts.

Remove from heat, add toasted pecans and stir well. Garnish with fresh orange zest and serve hot or cold.

4. ROASTED GARLIC AND GOAT CHEESE Add ½ pound creamy goat cheese, 2-3 bulbs freshly roasted garlic and ¼ cup chives.

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3. CREAMY HORSERADISH Add ½-¾ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup prepared horseradish (or to taste) and ½ cup chives.

Optional: add ½-¾ cup diced bacon.

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THE GRAPES that Keep on Giving NERUDA, HEMINGWAY AND OTHER LITERARY GREATS HAVE EXTOLLED THE VIRTUES OF WINE, AND WE CERTAINLY AREN’T ONES TO FORGO TRADITION. HERE’S TO WINE FOR ALL (MAYBE EVEN AN ENTIRE BATCH) THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

By Malissa Stark-Rodenburg IT’S TRUE that learning a craft breeds a greater appreciation for the final product. Before Marcus Tipton and his mother-in-law, Nancy Tipton, opened Invintions, A Creative Winery in 2010, the two learned how to make wine by traveling across the U.S. and abroad, popping into various wineries to see how things were done.

According to Marcus, Invintions’ wine is made with no histamines (which can cause allergy-like reactions), no synthetic tannins (which are typically added to make wine more astringent) and a reduced amount of sulfites (a necessary preservative in wine, but one that some people claim causes headaches). The result? A wine that is less diluted and more fruit forward. It’s the reason Invintions has won more than 40 awards in its nine-year existence.

“Our team really understands why we have to produce at such a high level: That quality and the lack of preservatives really makes a big difference,” says Marcus. “It’s a completely different taste of wine for most people.”

And it’s an experience the Tiptons want to share with imbibers as much as possible, which is why they let enthusiasts in on the process with a custom winemaking workshop.

The process begins with a tasting, where guests pick the type of wine to create. Next, the professional vintners explain the ingredients going into the wine (the makers stay true to the award-winning recipes even when outsiders are watching) and get the components started.

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The Adopt-a-Batch program, where you can bottle wine that’s already in progress, skips the eight-week wait.

For a better Black Friday experience, get to Invintions when they open at 10 a.m. for discounted bottles, contests and more. Oh yeah: Dress in your PJs to get a complimentary bottle of wine or cider added to your haul.

APPLES OR GRAPES? New to the Invintions repertoire is its small-batch label of hard ciders, called Encore Cider.

Then comes the waiting: It takes about eight weeks to ferment the grapes.

When the wine is ready to go, it’s time for a bottling party, where hobbyists get to slap on a custom label—the most fun part, Marcus says.

The 28 bottles classgoers leave with, of course, isn’t half bad either. Adds Marcus: “It’s a great team-building and family event, makes a great gift and is a wonderful conversation starter.”

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But once school was no longer in session, they chose not to follow in the footsteps of the familiar vineyards. Marcus and Nancy were going after a different flavor profile: “We let the grapes really speak for themselves,” says Marcus.

In it, attendees dive deeper into the flavor and science behind the company’s wines. “It’s some of the chemistry, and it’s some of the fun of being able to sample the fruit before it goes through fermentation,” explains Marcus.

WINE TIME Invintions, A Creative Winery Cost: $250-$600, depending on wine selection Greenwood Village 303.799.9463 invintionswinery.com

The Flavor: Encore Cider is drier than traditional hard cider and features apples from the Pacific Northwest.

There are almost 10 varieties to sample on tap, including blueberry, blackberry, ginger, lemon basil and a hopped version.

Alcohol Content: At 7 percent A.B.V., Encore Cider is on the stronger end of typical hard ciders.

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HOLIDAY MEALS MADE AT HOME the day of the celebration are amazing; festive feasts that can feed the entire family for the rest of the season by just making a reservation are maybe even better. Lone Tree’s Larry Herz, the restaurant department head at OCN Eats and area restaurateur for more than 20 years, has a few ideas on where to go for the latter.

PINO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN AND BAR Castle Pines 303.663.3421 | ladolcevitacastlepines.net The classic ristorante Italiano is a neighborhood favorite for a reason. For Herz, that reason is the Penne Rustica, penne pasta in a tomato cream sauce with chicken, sausage and cheese, all baked in a wood-burning oven.

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ON THE HOLIDAY MENU: Everything—technically—with the five- to six-dish Chef’s Tasting Menu, a new year-round item the restaurant will be focusing on throughout the season.

“Our menu isn’t like a pizza place, where you can know what things are going to taste like,” says owner Pariza Mehta. “This gives people a chance to try our food and lets us be creative and pair items that you wouldn’t usually put together. Plus, tasting menus can be so expensive, but ours is $40 per person, with an optional wine pairing menu.”

ON THE HOLIDAY MENU: Butternut Squash Ravioli with diced asparagus; Lobster Stuffed Ravioli with a lump crab and sherry sauce and jumbo shrimp; Short Rib Fettuccini Stroganoff; Bone-In Ribeye Gorgonzola; and Pesto Gnocchi with blackened wild-caught salmon. In a word, yum.

Make reservations early: This new location of Ocean Prime is starting its first holiday season since opening earlier this year, and “I’m sure it’ll be jam-packed,” Herz says. “I never go without getting the Mile High Carrot Cake.

It has 10 layers, takes two days to make and it’s enough for four people. … You’ll want for nothing here.”

ON THE HOLIDAY MENU: The Salty Carmel cocktail and Piedmontese Filet, made with the truffle lover of the family in mind. The filet is topped with a rich truffle butter (made with roasted garlic, shallots, chopped truffles and truffle oil) and then garnished with sliced black winter truffles. Rumor has it the aroma is scrumptious.

AMBLI GLOBAL Denver Tech Center 720.749.4703 | amblidenver.com “Ambli is like nothing you’ve seen anywhere else,” Herz says. The focus on international fare means no traditional holiday dishes; only interesting plates that serve as hearty winter comfort food. Order the Lobster Shooters, Herz says: “They’re so friggin’ good.”

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Herz refers to Sierra as likely one of the “nicest restaurants in the metro area.” His arguments: The expansive square footage, the views and a few recommended dishes—the Santa Fe Style Enchiladas, Chile Rellenos and the Rotisserie Chicken.

ON THE HOLIDAY MENU: Cocktails. Sierra sticks to staple menu items even during this time of year. New to the bar menu is eggnog, with Woodford Reserve, sherry, rum and brandy; the Maple Mountaintop, a whiskey cocktail with Whistle Pig maple syrup, orange juice and Grand Marnier; and a traditional Hot Toddy with a twist, made using orange juice and two sweeteners—honey and maple syrup.

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JULISKA Tableware that comes with a substantial supply of fascinating dinner conversation is only part of the draw of Juliska’s dinnerware. “We’ve carried the brand in the store for years, and it really gives customers the best of both worlds: It has enduring quality and beauty for formal entertaining, but can also stand-up to the wear-and-tear of everyday life,” says Laura Stroud, marketing director for Homefest.

Berry and Thread is the most iconic pattern, according to Stroud; the Berry and Thread North Pole motif (pictured) is new this year.

“We love that the charming winter scenes are set atop a popular Berry and Thread base,” Stroud adds. People who already own the line, she continues, could easily mix and match it with their existing collection.

Have It Made THERE ARE artisan home brands, and then there are Artisan Home Brands. Without an expert in your ear or a hefty dose of research, it can be difficult to distinguish the former from the latter. Enter the team at Greenwood Village’s HOMEFEST, a boutique known for finding memorable makers, and their list of five favorite hand-crafting companies—which, yes, do all pair well with the holiday season.

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IN2GREEN Award-winning throws (plus some winterfriendly apparel) are the name of the game at In2green. Each blanket is made in the U.S. using upcycled materials: The recycled cotton line features yarn formed from T-shirt fabrics and a new indoor/outdoor, faderesistant, quick-drying collection is created from recycled polyester.

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JAN BARBOGLIO “We love the understated elegance of Jan Barboglio’s hand-forged pieces,” says Stroud. Influenced by the spiritual and romantic elements of her childhood in north-central Mexico, Barboglio often decorates her lighting, stemware, vases, frames and more with crosses, crowns, guardian angels and the like. This year’s limited-edition Nacimiento Luz Nativity (pictured) is particularly special: Only 250 of the iron mangers were made.

Homefest has two of them.

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// gift idea AGRARIA Founders Stanford Stevenson and Maurice Gibson launched Agraria in the 1970s with the belief that fragrance is an essential design element. Its diffusers are the home accessory of the moment at Homefest, says Stroud: Each one is topped with Sola flowers—made from thin, dried peels of aquatic plants sourced from the rice fields of Southeast Asia—that “grow” to bloom as they absorb oil. For this time of year, Stroud suggests Agraria’s signature Bitter Orange scent, a blend including clove, bitter orange zest and a touch of cypress and olibanum (or frankincense) essential oils. The attention to detail doesn’t stop there: The diffuser’s handpacked box is topped with orange slices and cinnamon sticks. “It’s an unforgettably elegant gift,” Stroud adds.

3 SHIPPING TIPS What Homefest keeps in mind as the company sends items out.

First, check that you have an appropriately sized box. Then, wrap breakable items in bubble wrap and really stuff that box with peanuts, Stroud says: Items shouldn’t be bouncing around in a package that’s too roomy.

LIVE AND DIE BY SHIPPING DEADLINES. Stroud has the UPS schedule: Send packages by Dec. 13 for UPS Ground; Dec. 19 for 3-Day Select; Dec. 20 for 2-Day Air; and Dec. 23 for Next Day Air. “Also, double check that your delivery address is accurate,” Stroud says. “You wouldn’t believe how many packages are delayed due to one little digit being out of place in the ZIP code.”

DO MAKE THE BOX LOOK NICE. “In this fast-paced, e-commercedominated world, it’s a rare thing that a gorgeous, gift-wrapped box shows up on your doorstep,” Stroud says.

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KEEP EXTRA ROOM TO A MINIMUM.

VIETRI The idea for Vietri’s tabletop, home and garden and home fragrance collections started in 1983 when two daughters and their mother first visited Italy.

Today, Italian artisans are still handcrafting the company’s earthenware and stoneware.

For pieces more in line with the current season, turn your attention to the Uccello Rosso (translation: Red Bird) line (pictured).

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Stress Takes a Holiday FIVE EXPERT TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE THIS A HAPPY NEW OF YEAR.

By Brittany Anas PICTURESQUE, but filled to the brim with pressure—that is the holiday spirit people have come to expect in this season. Doug and Leslie Gustafson, licensed marriage therapists and intimacy coaches and owners of Authentic and True Counseling and Coaching in Lone Tree, would like to change that.

Approach the November and December strain as a couple with a solid communication system in place, says the husband-and-wife team, and you’re a lot more likely to keep stress at bay. Here, the Gustafsons get the festive times rolling with advice on five common difficult scenarios. Happy holidays, here we come.

Your spouse wants to spend a ton on the kids’ presents. You want to take a less-is-more approach.

Instead of playing tug-of-war over the gift budget, Leslie says, take some time to sit down and unpack the reasons for your different strategies together: “Did your parents overindulge you as a child? Or do you feel you did not get treated well, which makes you want to offer more gifts?” Framing the conversation

this way will help you reach a compromise.

“When we understand and have empathy for each other, the likelihood of coming to a loving, mutual decision is greatly increased,” she says.

Your mother-in-law keeps trying to control the holiday meal menu, but you’re hosting.

The key here is to strike a loving and assertive tone, letting your mother-in-law know you have it covered. Doug suggests reminding her that when she hosts, she gets to decide, and you’d like the same privilege. But do tell her you’d be grateful if she could bring “that favorite dish of hers that everyone loves.”

Out-of-town family comes to stay in your home every year for a week. It’s a bit much. Is there a way to pare the stay down to four days?

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what doesn’t. Try saying something like: We are excited to spend time with you during the holidays. What four days might work best?”

You find you’re doing most of the holiday chores. How can you get the rest of the family to chip in?

Before the holidays are in full swing, have a conversation with your partner and the kids about the scope of your celebrations, suggests Leslie. What’s your vision for the holiday season? Who is going to be responsible for what tasks? “In other words, emphasize teamwork as you are planning,” she says.

You feel your family is glued to phones and tech devices, but you’d like to disconnect.

Communicate that you’d like to have quality time and set defined limits when tech devices need to be put away, Leslie says.

Maybe the kitchen table is a cell-phone-free zone. “For kids, parents must set the example,” Leslie says.

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Carla’s: A Classic Design Holiday Open House Nov. 7 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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HOLD ON TO YOUR SANTA HATS! THE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT CARLA’S: A CLASSIC DESIGN IS BACK FOR ITS 24TH YEAR.

By Kathy Hisey Baum ASK MORE THAN 600 metro holiday shoppers for the best place to collect seasonal décor and gifts and—if they are willing to share the secret— they’ll recommend you prepare for one long weekend in November.

For the majority of the year, Carla’s: A Classic Design is a furniture and home accessories store that also offers interior design services.

But for a few days in November, the shop transforms into Carla’s Holiday Open House—

the kind of festive treasure trove people will wait in line to browse.

Owner Carla McElroy started the holiday popup in her home, seven years before her first storefront opened. (Carla’s: A Classic Design was first stationed in Highlands Ranch before moving to the current larger location at The Streets at Southglenn in 2010.) The idea stuck, to say the least: “There are groups who make a whole day of it. They rent out limos and shop, and then go out to lunch,” says Michelle McElroy-Moriarity, Carla’s daughter and marketing director and designer for Carla’s: A Classic Design.

What’s inside? Trees with themed décor, countless gifts and home items. Each year’s tree vignettes, McElroy-Moriarity says, are a mystery to the public until opening day.

“Think of it as early access to an adult version of Santa’s workshop. … You can get unique gifts for everyone: your best friend, your kids’ teachers, family members, your hairdresser,” she continues. “We’ve even had people come in and buy an entire display tree.”

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Carla’s team of interior designers also decorates homes, like this entryway, for the holidays.

before winter. Staff members from Carla’s travel to holiday markets in January to make a plan for that year’s iteration. By the end of summer, the Carla’s warehouse is full, wall-towall, with items. The shop closes a week before the big event to get everything placed in time.

“The second the doors open, it’s nonstop all day,” says McElroy-Moriarity. “And once items are gone, we can’t get them in again until the following year.” Opportunities to enter in the yearly drawing for a $500 gift card, however, are available for as long as the pop-up is on display.

Adds McElroy-Moriarity: “The Open House is a mainstay event for many. People travel from all over, even out of state, to kick off the spirit of the holiday season here.”

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Feeling Toasty With a full, decorated glass in hand, it seems easy to make a proclamation on what’s worth celebrating during the holidays. A perfect festive-fête beverage menu is a thing of beauty.

This one, created by Centennial’s culinary consulting agency Food and Drink Resources, could be the lineup to beat.

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, CUSTOM CREATIONS

By Kendall Kostelic

“This time of year usually centers around food. No one wants to be too full, so we focused on making each drink light and refreshing,” says Scott Randolph, chef and co-founder of Food and Drink Resources. “The amount of alcohol is also balanced: Some drinks are spirit-forward and others are light in alcohol or have none at all.”

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ABOUT THAT LAGER “Anything lower than 5 percent A.B.V. will keep the beer from overpowering the Pimm’s.

Breckenridge Brewery’s BreckLager, Lone Tree Brewing Co.’s Mexican Lager (though it is 5.3 percent A.B.V.) and Upslope Brewing Company’s Craft Lager are all neutral.”

FALL-GIVING’S PIMM’S CUP INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped and peeled ¾ ounce simple syrup 2 ounces Pimm’s ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice Large ice cubes 1 can local lager 1 pink grapefruit slice 5 frozen cranberries METHOD Combine ginger and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and muddle the ginger. Add Pimm’s, lemon juice and ice and shake for 1 minute. Add ice, grapefruit slice and cranberries to a chilled Collins glass and strain cocktail into glass.

Pairs best with appetizers, but especially fresh fruit and aged cheese.

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WINTER “MOJITO” INGREDIENTS 1 sprig of rosemary per drink, warmed over a flame ¾ ounce simple syrup 2 ounces Cruzan black strap rum 1 ounce fresh lime juice Large ice cubes Soda water Fresh rosemary sprig and lime wheel for garnish FOR A MOCKTAIL Replace the rum and soda water with Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew ginger beer.

METHOD COCKTAIL: Place fire-warmed rosemary sprig, simple syrup, rum, lime juice and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 1 minute to infuse rosemary. Strain into chilled glass filled with ice and fill to the top with soda water. Garnish with lime wheel and fresh rosemary sprig.

FOOD AND DRINK RESOURCES Co-founders Randolph and Richard Keys and team develop recipes, investigate trends and more for restaurants and retail food and beverage companies, including Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Vitamix, Kashi and more.

MOCKTAIL: Place fire-warmed rosemary sprig, simple syrup, lime juice and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 1 minute to infuse rosemary. Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice and fill to the top with ginger beer.

Pairs best with a roasted leg of lamb with mustard notes.

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PECKING ORDER “Our rule of thumb is to start an evening with drier, less sweet drinks; use more robust, heavier beverages with the main or entrée course; and then go a little sweeter at the end of the night,” Randolph says. “What’s great about these drinks is that you can use them for multiple parts of a party or meal.”

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To add fruit flavor to a drink, garnish with a wheel. For just citrus oil, go for a straight peel. For both, finish your drink with a twisted peel.

“The difference between a twist and a straight peel is, with the twist, you are forcing the oil out of the skin and, with a peel, you are letting the oils marinate in the beverage.”

BRANDY APPLE OLD FASHIONED INGREDIENTS 1 large cube of ice 1 ½ ounces Jägermeister 1 ounce Germain-Robin Heirloom apple brandy 2 dashes your favorite apple bitters 1 orange twist METHOD Place a large cube of ice in a rocks glass. Pour in liquids and gently stir to combine. Garnish with orange twist.

Pairs best with steak topped with smoked butter, peppercrusted Prime Rib and the end of the night.

ABOUT THAT JÄGERMEISTER “There’s a lot of baggage that comes with Jägermeister,” explains Randolph. “Everybody looks at it as a spirit to chase a beer with—something that the young kids drink. But it’s actually oakbarrel-aged just like bourbon and it adds balance to cocktails.”

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“When it comes to the quality of a bottle of vodka, the biggest thing we look for is how many times it’s distilled,” Randolph says.

“If you like a stronger, more robust vodka, the less the spirit is distilled the better.” For cocktails, though, Randolph recommends a higher distillation.

CRANAPPLE PUNCH INGREDIENTS 1 ounce Spring 44 vodka 1 ounce apple juice 1 ounce cranberry juice 2 ounces your favorite Lambrusco Ice cubes 1 fresh rosemary sprig and orange peel for garnish METHOD Combine first four ingredients in a wine glass with ice.

Garnish with rosemary and orange peel.

ABOUT THAT LAMBRUSCO Randolph, The New York Times, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator and more all agree: The cloying Lambrusco varieties popular around the 1980s have all, largely, grown up.

Today, many bottles are dry, crisp and deserving of a spot in the cellar.

Pairs best with chocolate and any holiday pie.

“The CranApple Punch is also great for guests just walking in the door. It’s a starter —very light and refreshing— and will get you hungry.”

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BACK TO BARWARE BASICS Three glasses that cover most cocktail and mocktail needs.

1 & 2. Red-wine and white-wine glasses “A lot of people have neutral wine glasses, which is great. However, wine glasses have become universal with cocktail glasses because people like the shapes,” says Randolph. Drinks like this Mulled Apple Cider, he continues, do better in a larger red-wine glass.

3. Rocks glasses “This style can serve for most drinks too. Cocktails are able to breathe because of the wide shape.”

MULLED APPLE CIDER yields 4-6 servings

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons cinnamon syrup, Torani or housemade 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup, Torani or housemade ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 large orange and lemon peel 32 ounces apple cider Honey Half orange slices for garnish METHOD Add the syrups, ginger and orange and lemon peels to a large saucepan. Pour in apple cider and place saucepan over low heat, simmering for 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to infuse. Add honey to taste. Strain cider into a carafe and serve while warm. Garnish each glass with half an orange slice.

Pairs best with roasted maple-glazed ham or as a substitute for coffee with whatever comes at the end of the night.

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INGREDIENTS 1 ½ ounces John Barr Blended Scotch Whisky, Reserve Blend

“Every cocktail on this menu can be made in batches except the old fashioned, which can be batched up to two to three drinks at a time,” Randolph says. “If you design your event cocktails to all have garnishes on the side of the glass, you can pre-garnish glassware, batch your drinks and, as guests arrive, simply add ice, pour and serve. If you would like to add ice to the batched drink itself, do so 15 minutes before friends and family arrive.”

4 ounces Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew ginger beer ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce St-Germain 1 dash Angostura bitters Crushed ice 1 strip candied ginger and clove 1 lemon wheel for garnish METHOD Combine first six ingredients in a mule mug and gently stir.

Place clove into ginger and submerge into drink. Garnish with lemon wheel.

Pairs best with a cheese board and candied or roasted nuts.

“The mule, along with the mojito, are two earthy, hearty sips. The ginger and mint flavors help digest heavy holiday food and cleanse the palate between bites.”

“Candied fruit and vegetables, like the candied ginger we added in this drink, have become a popular garnish. It’s extremely easy to candy something: put a cup of sugar in a bowl, top with the peels, wedges, etc. you want to candy, top with another cup of sugar and let it sit on your counter for a week. You can do the same thing with salt for summer drinks.”

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ON TIME THERE ARE MORE PLACES and events than ever to get to this time of year, and less time than ever to get ready to go.

These steps from ELLA BLISS BEAUTY BAR founder and owner Kelly Huelsing could free up nearly an hour a day, without sacrificing a polished end result.

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YOUR SKIN time saved: 10 minutes daily A tinted moisturizer with SPF, which takes a few seconds to apply, “will have the biggest payoff in the long run for younger looking skin,” Huelsing says. “You still need SPF in the winter, especially on your holiday ski trip.”

Using a tinted moisturizer gives you an “immediate glow, as well as a moisturized, warm, dewy look,” she continues. It’s perfect for a wine night with friends or a holiday gala, and ultimately decreases the amount of makeup you actually need to use.

HUELSING’S PRODUCT PICK: Image Skincare Prevention+ tinted moisturizer SPF 30+, $40, imageskincare.com

YOUR HAIR time saved: 30-40 minutes over three days Huelsing knows how to extend blowouts— by two to three days. First, sleep on a silk pillow, which doesn’t grab and break hair like normal pillow fabric. Second, use a hair wrap at night, which should go under and over your hair to keep curls intact.

A deep-conditioning treatment at the salon or an at-home leave-in product can also extend the life of hair color.

HUELSING’S PRODUCT PICK: Kevin Murphy Young Again infused treatment oil, $47, Ella Bliss Beauty Bar

YOUR SHAVING & TWEEZING HABITS time saved: 10 to 15 minutes daily (depending on personal frequency) Something that women spend way too much time on now, Huelsing says, is tweezing and shaving: “It’s almost 2020—ditch the old routine and just wax!

It lasts much longer and can be way less irritating to your skin.”

To get the most out of waxing, prepare skin with an exfoliator. This helps to slough off dead skin, which makes it easier for the wax to stick, dulls pain during waxing and, after your appointment, helps prevent ingrown hairs.

HUELSING’S PRODUCT PICK: Zandi K bikini Deck Scrub, $18.50, zandik.com

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YOUR NAILS time saved: 10 minutes daily “A long-lasting mani is all about prep work,” Huelsing says. Your manicurist should file nails (to prevent chipping later on), clean the nail bed of oils and debris, clean cuticles and lightly buff nails. Once home, Huelsing recommends adding another top-coat layer and applying cuticle oil to keep the manicure strong. “Dry cuticles are the enemy when it comes to long-lasting polish,” she adds.

HUELSING’S PRODUCT PICK: CND SolarOil, $8.50, and Seche Vite Dry Fast top coat, $9.95, both at area Ulta locations, ulta.com

YOUR LASHES time saved: About 25 minutes daily Eyelash extensions are popular for a reason.

Get them; they are absolutely worth the initial hassle, Huelsing says. While extensions can take up to one and a half hours to apply, “they definitely reward in wow factor and time because you aren’t having to curl your lashes and put on mascara every day,” she says. You also don’t have to remove mascara before bed.

Lashes typically last for two to four weeks. To get the most out of the service, stick to lashes’ main purpose: don’t use mascara. Also avoid eye products with oil in them; sleeping on your stomach; rubbing your eyes; cleaning your lashes; and, within the first 24 hours of having them, showering, working out or getting lashes steamy.

Research before getting lashes to pick your preferred style, Huelsing says. Options range from enhanced volume to length, drama and more.

HUELSING’S PRODUCT PICK: Babe Lash Enriching mascara, $25, babelash.com; Lashfresh Foaming Clean wash, $15, lashfresh.com

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FASHION HOUSE COLOR IS KEY IN CURATING THE RIGHT WARDROBE. NEVER PAY RETAIL KNOWS HOW TO COORDINATE EVERY HUE.

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FOR ANN FULTON, fashion consultant and owner of Never Pay Retail (NPR) in the Happy Canyon Shopping Center, the foray into fashion began by learning to sew at a young age. She spent long hours creating elaborate wardrobes for her dolls. “Fashion is what we did at our house,” says the native Coloradan.

“I have had many wonderful mentors who influenced and guided me, but my mom motivated me the most.

She had abundant skills in makeup, sewing, modeling, acting and art, and an innate sense of fashion.”

Spend an afternoon in NPR, a shop that offers a constant collection of designer samples at wholesale prices, and it’s easy to see that the apple did not fall far from the tree.

Fulton purchased NPR from its original owner, Margie Alexander, 18 years ago. From there, she went to work combining the best of what NPR had to offer— fashions for the current and upcoming season—with the skill Fulton had spent her career fine-tuning: personal color consulting.

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Fulton, who graduated with a liberal arts degree from the University of Colorado, became an expert in the art of custom color selection when her two children were in school.

“I work with each individual to help them understand what their personal neutrals are, their value contrast and how much saturated pigment they should wear,” she explains.

“These are the tools necessary to build a great wardrobe.”

Fulton was trained by Debra Lindquist, cofounder of Color Profiles, which is recognized by professional image consultants worldwide. The Color Profiles method, says Fulton, identifies a person’s best colors by matching their facial coloring (hair, eyes, skin- and red-tones): “We use fabric swatches to assess and match. The colors are divided into two categories: neutrals and complementary hues. Value contrast is determined by the difference between hair, skin and eyebrows.” High contrast, for example, allows someone to wear black and white.

Fulton has styled executives at companies as big as Xerox and Kaiser Permanente, and, at NPR, a bevy of smart shoppers who opt for the service. “I still do individual color analyses, but what makes our store unique is that every NPR employee is trained by me to understand and implement this color system,” the expert says. “In a way, it’s magical. We hear over and over, ‘I would never have tried that piece on my own.’ Our goal is to help everyone find their best looks and enhance their individuality.

“Part of the two-hour color consulting session starts with makeup [NPR has its own private label]. It’s a wonderful way to introduce the colors that will work for both the face and clothes. Also, I need to start on a blank canvas, especially if the gal is wearing the wrong colors of makeup.

“The hues in your makeup will always be similar to the neutrals that should be in your wardrobe’s color palette. It’s my theory that no one wants a ‘floating head.’ This happens when your makeup clashes with your skin tone or your clothing is the wrong color, contrast or tone: There is a disconnect between the head and the body. We work hard to have all heads attached.”

The clothes Fulton will grab from the rack during the appointment hail from eight annual markets she frequents in Dallas, Los Angeles and New York City. Apparel at NPR is made in the United States and Canada, sprinkled with a few lines from Holland and Barcelona.

“Shopping can be stressful, especially as our bodies evolve and our needs change,” she says. “NPR is a special place where you can find a T-shirt, an outfit for a wedding or a whole wardrobe. My mission is to help any woman who walks through our door find attractive clothing that suits her and works with her lifestyle.”

GO TO THE PROS Never Pay Retail Color consulting: $200 per session Happy Canyon Shopping Center 303.695.9596 nprsamples.com

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UNTIL A FEW YEARS AGO, Geri deGruy was famous among friends and family for being nowhere near artistically inclined.

“Not even good at stick figures,” says the Castle Pines resident, who moved to the area two decades ago and began her art career by making cards and jewelry soon after. “There’s something so ironic and fun in the idea that I’m an artist now.”

Looking at deGruy’s colorful inventory—some mixed-media and some acrylic on paper or panels, but largely focused on abstract paintings—it’s hard to believe she ever lacked talent. Her work is bold and provocative, and the multilayered complexities of the pieces hint at the protracted procedure she subjects them to until she feels finished.

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HER INSPIRATION DeGruy earned a degree in nursing at Duke University, but a move to Alabama (and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of South Alabama) before she came to Colorado found her working as a therapist, where many of her clients were women who had been sexually abused. “By the time I was done with that job, I had some PTSD of my own to work through,” she says. “The result of my dealing with that really informs how I do art; I believe that developing that relationship between our inner selves and our creative selves can really be healing.

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HOW SHE DISCOVERED HER ARTISTIC FORTE One day 16 years ago, deGruy started making greeting cards. On a lark, she offered them for sale online and to friends. They sold well, so she tried jewelry. Then came knitting and, finally, sewing, where she discovered art quilts, which are more abstract and created spontaneously.

She started adding paint to the quilts and using other media before becoming obsessed with oils and painting techniques. “I took classes online and tried everything, and then it just started to become a fun journey of discovery,” she says.

“Each step on my way here informed the next, and then it just started evolving.”

HER PROCESS “I start off my day with a big cup of coffee, and my cat sits on my lap and lets me groom her,” says deGruy, who offers her work for sale on her website rather than at art galleries. DeGruy 62

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then heads to her home studio: “I usually don’t start off painting. Most of the time, I play with shapes and newspaper clippings and whatever else catches my attention. I work on larger pieces first and then take the paint that’s left over and start slopping it onto smaller pieces. And then I go back and paint over what I’ve already done. …

I paint pretty much every day.”

HER DEFINITION OF ABSTRACT ART “For me, abstraction means using emotions, thoughts, ideas and patterns and creating a painting about them that doesn’t necessarily refer to reality. It’s mostly intuitive and involves playing with shapes, colors, lines and more to make a composition which expresses something in me, but which others may, and do, interpret differently.”

HOW SHE KNOWS A PIECE IS FINISHED “It’s different every time. I know when I know.

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THE FOOD For a bite, the Atkinsons prefer to peruse what there is to eat by boat at The JW Marriott Desert

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Springs Resort and Spa. “It has a lagoon in the middle of the lobby with a boat that drops you off at the hotel’s different restaurants,” Bill says.

The family often docks at Mikado Japanese Steakhouse. “It’s entertaining, kind of like a Benihana,” Bill says.

THE DAY TRIPS The several-hour drive to Newport Beach is more than worth it for the group. “It’s fun to go to the beach rather than just sit by the pool,” says Bill. “It’s a long day trip, but ends with great beaches and ocean views, plus visits to Laguna Beach and Balboa Island.”

GETTING THERE To spend less on the flight, Bill recommends landing in Ontario, Calif. and then driving into Greater Palm Springs.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR While the Atkinsons go to Palm Springs to escape the craziness of the holiday season— heading straight there after Christmas and sneaking out before New Year’s—the area has plenty of holiday festivities. Witness A Miracle on El Paseo on Nov. 23, where The Shops on El Paseo are transformed into a winter wonderland with a five-story Ferris wheel; encounter a herd of life-size animal lanterns at Wildlights in Palm Desert, beginning Nov. 29; see Palm Springs light up at the 27th annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade on Dec. 7; and more. visitgreaterpalmsprings.com

PHOTO: COURTESY PALM SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE

THE RESORT Marriott’s Shadow Ridge is the only place the Atkinsons stay. It has multiple pools (the Atkinson daughters’ favorite) and a great golf course and poolside bar and grill, called the Snake Bites Pool Bar & Grill (Bill’s favorites).

“The experience is consistent,” Bill says.

When the girls were younger, the hotel also offered crafts and sports activities for them. marriott.com

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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has driven the Cherry Hills Village family of four to the spot nearly half a dozen times since their first trip in 2009. For Bill Atkinson, the Sonoran Desert locale is the perfect “snowbird destination.” This is how the Atkinsons revel in a change of pace.

PHOTO: COURTESY MARRIOTT’S SHADOW RIDGE

THEY ARE BUSY NOW, but the Atkinson family knows a breather is coming. It’s a respite with warm weather, groves of palm trees and world-class resorts—also known as Greater Palm Springs, Calif.

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