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DECEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER
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Time is on our side! IN LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR THAT WAS, THE BIGGEST TAKEAWAY FOR OUR FAMILY IN 2018 WAS CHERISHING THE MOMENT.
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Whether it is demands from our career, social groups, hobbies, kids activities, or a combination of all the above, we all are susceptible to being completely sucked dry of our time. This year was a reality check for Kate and I, as we succumbed to the realization that life is never going to slow down. The good news, we’ve found, is that we all have the power to allocate our time, if we truly draw some boundaries. As habitual time management failures, the first thing we did in early 2018 was declare Thursday night as our “Date Night”, and Friday night’s as “Family Fun Night”. Whatever happened on Monday through Wednesday happened, but in the midst of life’s storms, we knew that we always had one night that was blocked for just the two of us, and another night that was always blocked for the family. This was certainly an exercise in self control, as there were many things that we otherwise would have not wanted to miss out on. Setting these boundaries up, and being open about them, has been therapeutic on many different levels. Let’s be real, if your kids are over the age of twelve, hanging with their parents on Friday night may sound more like a punishment than something to look forward to. Whatever it is that you and your spouse, or family enjoys doing together, I would encourage you to take a leap and not let anything stand in the way of making it happen.
We are truly honored to be a part of this community, and wish everyone a happy holiday season, making memories with your loved ones.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018
FEATURES 48 A New View Transforming homes with Mosaic Architects and Interiors.
66 Holiday Hit List To: Artisan Advocates, Craft Culture Enthusiast. From: Boulder Lifestyle X Denver Flea
76 Getting in the Spirit The Colorado version of the Bourbon Trail.
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102 Pom-Poms with Poppy & Co Three ways to incorporate pom-poms in your life. (You won't regret it.)
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Kyle Hollingsworth’s Rocktoberfest Kyle Hollingsworth Band hosted a beer festival on October 13th to benefit Boulder hunger relief, youth empowerment organization, Conscious Alliance. Guests tasted a selection of 60+ craft beers. VIP ticket holders attended a tasting and private brewery tour with Kyle, an acclaimed musician with The String Cheese Incident and Kyle Hollingsworth Band. PHOTOGRAPHER: KIMBO EXPLORES PHOTOGRAPHY
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LIV Sotheby’s International Realty celebrates 10 years + LIV CONNECT 2018 On October 4th, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty held an opening reception and celebration for their 10-year anniversary, as being a part of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand. The next day, LIV SIR hosted LIV CONNECT 2018 for 500+ attendees. Real estate professionals from LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, among others from the Sotheby’s International Realty Network, gathered together for a day of learning and networking. PHOTOGRAPHER: LIV SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
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Second Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration and Fundraiser What a Special Evening Celebrating Life! Food, Drinks, Face Painting, Performances, Community Alter, Live Music by The Goonies 2nd Annual Dia de los Muertos event hosted by All about the Kids at eTown, benefitting A Precious Child, Blue Sky Bridge and Intercambio. Thank everyone who came out to celebrate and fundraise! PHOTOGRAPHER: KELSEY HUFFER, POPPY & CO.
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OSAKA’S BRINGS JAPANESE COMFORT FOOD AND HOSPITALITY TO BOULDER Osaka’s—a new Japanese comfort food restaurant specializing in a unique Okonomiyaki-style burger—will be opening its doors at 2460 Canyon Blvd. (across from McGuckin Hardware) for guests on Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. Osaka’s owner, Koji Tamura, is from Osaka Japan and his two chefs are from the area as well. The Osaka Burger is a unique hamburger-like concept where the bun is replaced with an ‘okonomiyaki’ savory cake made with either cabbage or kale, which is gluten-free. Osaka’s will offer a full bar menu with an extensive sake list during dinner and weekend service as
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well as Japanese teas and other specialty drinks throughout the day and night. “At Osaka’s, we’re introducing Boulderites to ‘a new way to eat Japanese food,'” says Koji Tamura, owner of Osaka’s. “We are the first restaurant in the U.S. to serve this special, easy-to-eat Okonomiyaki-style burger that we think will be very popular among the city’s health-minded eaters.
We’re excited to share our country’s ‘omotenashi’ dining experience in the evenings with our guests and show them what true Japanese hospitality feels like.” OsakasRestaurant.com
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PEPLUM TOPS. Rock and roll denim jackets. Bell-bottom jeans. When it comes to the inspiration behind Jennifer Ward’s OB Off Duty brand of trendy clothes for toddler girls, Jennifer draws from the unique style and personality of her five-year-old muse and daughter, Olivia Belle (OB herself!). As the founder of OB Off Duty, Jennifer curates fashion-forward toddler clothing items that help little girls express themselves and their style, working to empower them to let their unique personalities shine through from the inside out. LISA: HOW DID THE IDEA FOR OB OFF DUTY COME ABOUT? JENNIFER: After having my first child I became obsessed with children’s clothing. I channeled all my love for fashion into dressing my daughter, but shopping for fashionable children’s clothing proved to be difficult. The styles all seemed to be very babyish, cartoonish or covered in characters. My goal was to find looks for her that I would wear but in miniature. LISA: HOW DID YOU MAKE THAT IDEA A REALITY? JENNIFER: It all started with social media. My friends and colleagues would often comment on my daughter’s over-the-top fashion style; then they’d ask me to do personal shopping for them and their kids. Then my life was turned upside down when my husband and I decided to move to Boulder. After commuting from Boulder to New York City for work for a few months, I decided to follow this passion and, as they say, the rest is history.
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LISA: WHAT EXPERIENCE DID YOU GAIN IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY WHILE LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY? JENNIFER: I’ve worked in fashion for over 20 years and have focused on many sides of the business. I was heading up PR and social media for H&M for 15 years before pursuing OB Off Duty, so I’m very familiar with the business of curating and creating high-fashion clothing that’s accessible for all. I have a lot of experience building a brand from the bottom up and balancing trendy styles with affordability as well, which has been key in launching OB Off Duty. LISA: I IMAGINE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY AND BOULDER WERE PRETTY STARK! JENNIFER: Yes! I’m a city girl at heart, and there was an obvious difference in style specifically. I found styles in Boulder to be a lot more casual than the stilettos and leather pants of New York City. But when it came to children’s wear, there really wasn’t too much of a difference. There will always be moms and parents who want to play dress up with their children every morning no matter where they live. LISA: WHAT WOULD YOU SAY THE MISSION OF OB OFF DUTY IS? HOW DO YOU HOPE YOUR CLOTHING MAKES THE LITTLE GIRLS WEARING IT FEEL? JENNIFER: Our mission is to have fun with fashion and to allow trendy tots to stand out for the one-of-a-kind girls they are! Our pieces are made to be versatile, mixing up well-loved pieces with contemporary twists. Our little girls shine all on their own, and OB Off Duty simply helps them to express their unique personalities even more and to truly stand out like the strong women they will grow up to be! LISA: WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE OB OFF DUTY PIECES? JENNIFER: The website is a curated collection of hand-selected items that reflect my daughter’s style. Our fall collection in particular is full of fashion-forward street style pieces, like leather skorts, bell-bottoms and velvet pleated skirts. Olivia’s street style look usually includes something super feminine mixed with something edgy, so we offer a lot of very fun, feminine tops as a staple. LISA: WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON FOR OB OFF DUTY? JENNIFER: We’re still a relatively new kid on the block, so we look forward to continuing to grow and expanding our sizes and categories beyond toddlers. We’re also discussing adding clothing for little boys to our site to reflect the rock and roll style of Olivia’s little brother, Gabriel Bowie (GB)! OB Off Duty OBOffDuty.com @oboffduty
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605 Hawthorn Avenue
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
100%
21
700 Pearl Street, 3
$1,699,000
$1,850,000
109%
3
8362 Greenwood Drive
$1,859,000
$1,760,000
95%
35
355 Mountain King Road
$1,795,000
$1,725,000
96%
66
675 Dellwood Avenue
$1,595,000
$1,600,000
100%
2
78 Pika Road
$1,549,900
$1,500,000
97%
107
2860 Lafayette Drive
$1,495,000
$1,498,000
100%
3
9087 Jason Court
$1,490,000
$1,490,000
100%
122
4810 6th Street
$1,500,000
$1,449,120
97%
13
2810 Heidelberg Drive
$1,389,000
$1,389,000
100%
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MOSAIC ARCHITECTS AND INTERIORS IS A BOUTIQUE ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM THAT SPECIALIZES IN CREATING AND DESIGNING CUSTOM HOMES AND ESTATES IN A WAY THAT CAPTURES WHAT SOME PEOPLE’S DREAMS ARE MADE OF. Whether it’s re-imagining an entryway, re-orienting the home to face west instead of north or putting windows into walls, the Boulder firm is up to the task. Led by firm partner Jane Snyder, Mosaic worked closely with the Bennett family over the course of 14 months to take their home of 15 years and turn it into exactly what they had always wanted: a comfortable home with a breathtaking view of the Flatirons. While getting the Bennett family to buy into transforming their home in the foothills took time, the real challenge facing partner Snyder and the rest of Mosaic was with the form. The addition to the home would need to face the Flatirons at an angle that meshed well with other parts of the house—the nearby rooms, the direction of the flooring throughout the house. And there was still a question of what to do with a kitchen that was too small and facing away from one of the most breathtaking views in all of Colorado. The Bennetts had already been itching to renovate, and considerable basement flooding forced their hand a bit. Luckily for the Bennetts, the people they entrusted with their home happen to thrive off walking into a place, imagining what it would look like if the walls were torn down, and then building it all back up to be better than ever.
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“WE LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS HOUSE. THEY DID SUCH A SUPERB JOB MARRYING SOMETHING THAT WAS BRAND NEW TO SOMETHING THAT ALREADY EXISTED.” —SUE BENNETT
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KITCHEN The kitchen was in a different place before Snyder and Mosaic got their hands on it, literally: It was facing the driveway in the front of the house, and it was too cramped. Mosaic relocated the kitchen, installed walnut cabinets and opened it up to be an ideal space for multiple family members to gather in at once. The only issue now is that the dishes get done a bit slower than they used to, but that’s to blame on the new view.
EXTERIOR PATIO The boulders strategically placed throughout the back patio are true to the elements common in the area, but they also help maintain an element of control: Even if outside among the hills, the patio is still very much a part of the property. With neighbors on both sides, the patio is small enough to maintain a good sense of privacy, but it’s large enough to comfortably host gatherings, meals and a few drinks with friends. When evening rolls in and lights inside the house glow, the back patio becomes the best place to view the home's radical and astonishing transformation.
LIVING ROOM Snyder was adamant that the Bennett family didn’t need more square feet, but better square feet. As a result of having so many other windows in other parts of the house to stare through, the living room became more of an intentional seating space. With natural walnut frame furniture, no television and LED lights strung across the top and bottom of the rough sandstone wall, making the rock glow at night. The living room is an intimate room that further highlights the synergy and commonalities between the elements used inside of the house and found outside it. CONTINUED >
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LOUNGE The lounge is at the root of the entire remodel, as walls were knocked down in favor of giant windows, a knuckle was added to the foundation of the house to support an angle toward the Flatirons, and a local artisan custom-made fireplace with a rough sandstone base was installed. Which previously did not exist. Instead of a breakfast table, Mosaic went with some soft seating that’s perfect for staring out into the nature surrounding the house. The size of the windows and the way the room angles toward the Flatirons creates the illusion of being out in the midst of whatever weather is rolling in from the mountaintops.
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LET'S FACE IT, THERE IS A LOT THAT CAN BE STRESSFUL ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS. Overscheduled calendars get put to the test over these couple of months. Shopping can defiantly contribute to the chaos. For Andy and I, one of our favorite traditions around the holiday season is to make a date out of our stocking stuffer shopping. We like to shop at as many local shops as possible, in search of the unique treasures our kids will go crazy over. We hit up Japango for some sushi and a great cocktail and then head home to wrap up everything we found. Andy literally wraps up every single item that we put in our children's stockings (mine included), down to a little package of chicklets. It's quite amusing. I look forward to this time every year because we seem to slow down and try to focus on spending time together. Included are some of our favorites. Enjoy and please support our local stores! 60
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her:
+ Alpaca Paper Clips- Two Hands Paperie + Chilote House Shoes- Cedar and Hyde + Jao Lip Balm- Eleanor and Hobbs + Daily Planner- Haven + Animal Handmade Purse
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+ Bougie Cocktail Syrup + OLO Victory Wolf- Cedar and Hyde + Air Dec Playing Cards- Two Hands Paperie + Il Bison Leather Toiletry Bag- Cedar and Hyde + KHUS + KHUS Premo Hand and Foot Treatment- Haven
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HOLIDAY HIT LIST JUST THE HITS.
TO: Artisan Advocates, Craft Culture Enthusiasts FROM: Boulder Lifestyle X Denver Flea Cue the (good) Christmas music and finish
Starting on Black Friday, there will be
up your naughty and nice lists—it's time to
100s of Colorado’s best makers and artisan
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1. Exclusive Reindeer Wrapping Kit - $12.00, Lana’s Shop, LanasShop.com, @lanasshop
JUST A NOTE For those looking for a classic holiday gift. Here are Grandma's picks...
2. Joy Card - $5.00, Lana’s Shop, LanasShop.com, @lanasshop 3. Weird Family - $5.00, Power and Light Press, PowerAndLightPress.com, @powerandlightpress 4. Holiday Wish, Letterpress Card, WW1201 - $5.99, Wolf and Wren Press, WolfAndWren.com, @wolfwren 5. Holiday Can, Letterpress Card, WW-1270 - $5.99, Wolf and Wren Press, WolfAndWren.com, @wolfwren 6. Tis The Ski-Son - $5.00, Thatcher Cook Designs, ThatcherCookDesigns.com,
@thatchercookdesigns 7. Seasonings Greeting $4.50, Mountain vs Plains, MountainvsPlains.com, @mountainvsplains
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"I'm firm believer that nice matters and that a hand-written note will never go out of style. There's a reason that the giving and receiving of holiday cards is such a beloved tradition. It's the perfect time of year to connect with the people you hold dear and a thoughtful card is so warm and personal. Stationery also makes for a great holiday gift: find some that fits your recipients personality and every time they write on it they'll think of you." —LANA EFFRON, Owner Lana’s Shop
SWEET SOMETHINGS Whispering sweet somethings in someone's ear? We all know the true way to a lover's heart is through their stomach.
1. Whiskey Love Bomb Caramels - $16 (medium), Helliemae’s Caramels, SaltCaramels.com, @helliemaes 2. Candy Cane Caramel Sauce - $15, Helliemae’s Caramels,
"Helliemae's means retro treats with a twist—our caramels and sauces are all
SaltCaramels.com, @helliemaes
about nostalgia, wrapped up in colorful pack-
3. Propolis Honey - $19,
aging with a vintage flair. So much of what
Bjorn’s Colorado Honey,
makes the holiday season special is memory: remembering past gatherings with family and friends, and making new traditions together." —ELLEN DAEHNICK, Founder Helliemae's Caramels
BjornsColoradoHoney.com, @bjorns_co_honey 4. Cinnamon Infused or Vanilla Infused Maple Syrup - $20, Syrupology, SyrupologyCo.com, @syrupology 5. Original Turmeric Latte Mix 30-Serving Standup Pouch - $30, Golden Root, GoldenRoot.co, @golden.root (Photo: Taylor Powers Photography) 6. Mexican Drinking Chocolate - $12ea or 2 for $20, Cultura Chocolate, CulturaChocolate.com, @culturacraftchocolate 7. 12 pc Winter Bon Bon Collection - $28, M2 Confections, M2Confections.Etsy.com, @m2_confections
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1. The 14ers Register
FOR YOUR
Print - $59 includes
HOMIES
Print + Custom Stamp/Ink Pad (Framed Available for
Get something homey for your homies.
$129-$199), Wanderwide, Wanderwide.co, @wanderwide.art 2. Moon Mobile - $210, Blade and Knoll, BladeAndKnoll.com, @bladeandknoll 3. Rialto Cutting Board - $220, Blade and Knoll, BladeAndKnoll.com, @bladeandknoll 4. Recycled Glass Crooked Wine Glass - $24.95 per glass or $79.95 for a set of 4, Zeal Living, Zeal-Living.com, @zealliving 5. Forest Botanical Reed Diffuser - $58, Rosy Rings, RosyRings.com, @rosyrings 6. Trail of the Great King (limited edition print) - 16 x 20 $129; 24 x 30 $249, Dolan Geiman, DolanGeiman.com, @dolangeiman 7. Wooden Skimmer Spoon - $18, TRI Vintage + Wares, Shop-Tri.com, @trivintage
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“There is so much you can know about someone by simply entering their home—and we believe that what you hang on your walls should be a reflection of what inspires you. In particular, we love how prints can be an incredibly thoughtful gift—both serving to invoke memories, as well as inspire dreaming. Your surroundings should reflect, inspire and motivate your passions—and what better place to do that than your home.” —NATHAN & KAIT DOWNEY, Owners Wanderwide
THE COLORADAN CODE Native or transplant, we all live here for the same reason—nature at our fingertips. Here are some local gifts we recommend, because as any outdoor enthusiast knows, you can never be too prepared.
"Whether you are living in the city or the high mountains, Coloradans experience the outdoors every day. A gift tailored to the outdoors is ideal for this lifestyle because we need items to be practical in a diverse variety of environments. So whether you are jogging through City Park or socializing at a Pearl Street café, a gift tailored to the outdoors is a Coloradan's ideal surprise." —JEREMY DOUGHERTY, Founder Maroon Bell Outdoor
1. Ribbed Knit Wool Beanies - $29, Maroon Bell Outdoor, MaroonBell.com, @maroonbelloutdoor 2. Buffalo Leather Gloves - $65, Maroon Bell Outdoor, MaroonBell.com, @maroonbelloutdoor 3. Klettersack - $169-$189, Topo Designs, TopoDesigns.com, @topodesigns 4. Mountain Jacket - $349, Topo Designs, TopoDesigns.com, @topodesigns 5. "Resilient" Mellivora Leggings - $74 online; $70 at Denver Flea, Mellivora, Mellivoraco.com, @mellivoraco 6. Fly Reel Case (medium size featured in photo) - $175, Last Exit Goods, LastExitGoods.com, @lastexitusa 7. Carry-On Flask - $299, Last Exit Goods, LastExitGoods.com, @lastexitusa 8. Key Tags - $7.95, Treklight Gear, TreklightGear.com, @treklightgear
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1. "I Believe" Santa Organic Onesie - $27, Urban Baby Co, UrbanBabyCo.com, @urbanbabyco 2. "Bae Bee" Organic Onesie - $27, Urban Baby Co, UrbanBabyCo.com, @urbanbabyco 3. Art Prints - 8x10 $22; 11x14 prints $28, Kimothy Joy, KimothyJoy.com, @kimothy.joy 4. Journey to Cloud City, A Create-YourOwn Adventure Book with Nature-Based Activities for ProblemSolving and Teamwork - $14, Myra Makes, MyraMakes.com, @myramakes 5. Signature Gift Box for Mom + Baby in Pink Cars - $150.00, Bokk Baby, BokkBaby.com, @bokkbaby 6. Baby Blanket - $40, Bokk Baby, BokkBaby.com, @bokkbaby 7. "Nature Boy" Gift Set - $50, Bear and Bunny Co, BearAndBunnyCo.com, @bearandbunnyco 8. “Cloth Diapered Babe” Gift Set - $50, Bear and Bunny Co, BearAndBunnyCo.com, @bearandbunnyco
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ALL ABOUT ME, BABY The guest of honor for our gift guide, the main event. The littles who bring new life and magic to the holidays. “The most magical part about the holiday season is the sparkle that reflects in a child's eyes as they look up at the holiday lights for the first time. It's a gift to adults to pause and watch these moments. It's a lovely gift to give children's clothing with unique designs that are inspired by the joy, laughter and love of babies and their families throughout the year, especially during the holiday season.” —MAGGIE FAGUNDO-HARMIER, Founder Urban Baby Co
WHAT: Union Station Holiday Market by Denver Flea WHEN: FRI NOV 23 – SUN NOV 25 FRI NOV 30 – SUN DEC 2 FRI DEC 7 – SUN DEC 9 FRI DEC 14 – SUN DEC 16 WHERE: Union Station! HOW: Get tickets and check out the full list of vendors at DenverFlea.com. Use the code BOULDERLIFESTYLES to get 20% off your ticket.
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G Get in the Spirit
THE COLORADO VERSION OF THE BOURBON TRAIL FULL OF WHISKEY WARMERS, EXPERT COCKTAILS AND A FEW ITEMS TO PICK UP ALONG THE WAY. ARTICLE DANA LAPINEL | PHOTOGRAPHY LADD FORDE
WELCOME TO THE COLORADO BOURBON TRAIL, WHERE WE TAKE YOU TO THREE OF OUR TOP DISTILLERS AS VOTED BY
OUR READERS. Not only to give you a little inspiration with what
would make an excellent gift to get you in the spirit but you'll also find specialty cocktails courtesy of the men who distill the magic.
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L E O P O L D B RO S . DISTILLER Todd Leopold
REMEMBER THE MAINE
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FLAVOR PROFILE
+ 1½ oz. Leopold Bros. Maryland-Style Rye Whiskey
"Pre-Prohibition American rye whiskey involved two different styles.
+ 1 oz. Leopold Bros. Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur
The first, Pennsylvania rye (known sometimes as Monongahela-
+ 1/4 oz. Leopold Bros. Absinthe Verte
style) is generally spicy, dry and heavily oaked. Maryland rye,
+ 2 dashes bitters
by contrast, is fruity, floral and less aggressive. Leopold Bros.
Combine Leopold Bros. Maryland-Style Rye
Maryland-Style Rye Whiskey achieves this unique flavor profile by
Whiskey, Leopold Bros. Michigan Tart Cherry
hand selecting a variety of yeast strains to use in our fermentation
Liqueur, bitters and ice in a mixing glass. Stir until
process, paying homage to a lost style of whiskey that hasn’t been
cold. Strain into a cocktail glass that has been rinsed,
distilled in the United States in decades. In keeping with tradition,
or coated on the inside, with Leopold Bros. Absinthe
the rye whiskey is barreled at 98 proof, enabling the flavors to
Verte. Garnish with a cherry.
develop in our charred American oak barrels."
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LEOPOLD BROS. AMERICAN SMALL BATCH WHISKEY First released in 2010
LEOPOLD BROS. MARYLAND-STYLE RYE WHISKEY
43% Alc. by Vol. 86 Proof
First released in 2011 43% Alc. by Vol. 86 Proof
LEOPOLD BROS. MICHIGAN CHERRY WHISKEY
10TH MOUNTAIN WHISKEY & SPIRITS BOURBON
First released in 2013
AWARDS:
40% Alc. by Vol. 80 Proof
+ Global Spirits Competition: Gold + North American Whiskey and Bourbon Competition: Gold + Denver International Spirits Festival: Gold
JIM MURRAY'S 2018 WHISKEY BIBLE RATINGS: 92 POINTS
10TH MOUNTAIN WHISKEY & SPIRITS RYE
STRANAHAN'S DIAMOND PEAK
AWARDS:
Batch #21, aged in #3 char New
+ Global Spirits Competition: Double Gold + North American Whiskey and Bourbon Competition: Gold + Denver International Spirits Festival: Silver
White American Oak barrels.
JIM MURRAY'S 2018 WHISKEY BIBLE RATING: 94 POINTS
roast coffee, butterscotch oak,
NOSE: Dried apricot, tack-shed leather, black licorice, hint of wet cedar PALATE: Turkish apricot, darkcayenne and Mexican hot chocolate, with the parting gift of a rolling, creamy finish.
STRANAHAN'S ORIGINAL Batch #202
STRANAHAN'S SHERRY CASK
NOSE: Caramel-butterscotch,
Batch #3
vanilla, maple syrup, leather.
NOSE: Over-ripe cherry, sweet
PALATE: Cinnamon-butter, vanilla,
apples, raisins, almonds, leather
chocolate,
and fresh-cut hay.
warm
caramel
&
spiced pear; flows over the
PALATE: Honey, Montmorency
tongue like table cream & melted
cherries, blackcurrant, and fig,
brown sugar, finishing with a hint
with a nutty brine and walnut
of cayenne, rich tobacco, oak &
characteristics.
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1 0 T H M O UN TA I N W H I S K E Y & S P I R I T C O. DISTILLER Shawn Hogan
THE DIAMONDBACK + 2 oz 10th Mountain Rye Whiskey
“Our rye has some toffee, caramel and plenty of spice notes which all
+ 3/4 oz Applejack (apple brandy)
pair well with the apple brandy’s sweetness and the rich, herb flavor
+ 3/4 oz green Chartreuse
of the Chartreuse. And it all works great as the season gets colder.”
Combine and enjoy with or without ice in a rocks glass.
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Photo: Stranahan's
S T R A NA H A N ’S MASTER DISTILLER Rob Dietrich
STRANHATTAN + 1.5 oz Stranahan’s Rocky Mountain Single Malt Whiskey
FLAVOR PROFILE “Stranahan’s Original has an aroma of caramel-butterscotch and maple syrup mixed with a palate of cinnamon-butter, vanilla, choco-
+ 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
late and spiced pear that provides an amazing flavor profile for any
+ 1 dash Bitters
classic whiskey cocktail. One of my favorite cocktails happens to be
+ 1 Luxardo Cherry Glass: Short Coupe
our take on the Manhattan, which we call the “Stranahattan,” how-
SERVED: Neat
ever my all-time favorite cocktail is our Stranahan’s Diamond Peak 4
MADE: Stir and Strained
year whiskey on ice. I like to keep it simple!”
GARNISH: Luxardo Cherry
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built on one primary purpose–to inspire people and help every person unleash their greatness through health and fitness. So let's get started. The focus of this workout is to give you awesome upper body strength, lower body stability with dynamic core activation—it’s a no fuss, full body workout. Section 1 and 2 completed together is 30-minutes long. Or if you’re crunched for time, each section is a quick 15-minute workout. The best part is, no weights or equipment is necessary.
WARM UP
PART 1
+ LUNGE WITH AN ARM STRETCH + INCHWORM X 10 + SKIER STRETCH X 5 EACH LEG
BACK STEP LUNGE WITH A BOTTOM SQUAT HOLD Repetitions 4-6-12-6-4 Duration 10-20 second hold
BURPEE WITH A PLANK HOLD Repetitions 4-6-12-6-4 Duration 10-20 second hold
LYING HOLLOW BODY KNEES-TO-ELBOW TUCK WITH HOLLOW HOLD Repetitions 4-6-12-6-4 Duration 10-20 second hold
ALTERNATING STEPPING OR JUMPING LUNGES
ALTERNATING STEPPING OR JUMPING LUNGES
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Duration 2-minutes
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THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS. Our goal is to build a brand that is
ARTICLE SKY VAN HORN, OWNER & HEAD COACH AT OPEX E6 BOULDER
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PART 2
LYING BENT KNEE STRADDLE WITH A STRADDLE DEAD BUG HOLD
WIDE FOOT PLANK-SQUAT TRANSITIONS WITH A HIGH PLANK HOLD
Repetitions 1-5-10-5-1
Repetitions 1-5-10-5-1
Duration 10-20 second hold
Duration 10-20 second hold
LYING STRAIGHT LEG RAISE WITH HOLLOW HOLD LEGS IN THE AIR LOCK OUT
STRADDLE LEG SHOULDER PRESS WITH STANDING STAR POSE HOLD
Repetitions 1-5-10-5-1
Repetitions 1-5-10-5-1
Duration 10-20 second hold
Duration 10-20 second hold
TRAINER TIPS For This Workout + Keep your rest periods brief. + Focus on the hollow hold position (head and shoulder off of the ground and arms reaching through the hips). + Stay hydrated.
V-UPS Duration 2-minutes max finisher
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SEE HOW TINKER ART STUDIO HAS GROWN INTO THEIR SOUTH BOULDER LOCATION AND IS A WELCOMING, CREATIVE SPACE FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
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TINKER ART STUDIO FOUNDER & OWNER CHRISTIE SLATER HUBLEY HAS A LOT TO CELEBRATE. It’s nearly her 7th year in business, and she’s wrapping up her first year in a new South Boulder location inside the Table Mesa Shopping Center. “We’ve really enjoyed settling into our new space and getting to know the South Boulder community. It’s the highlight of my day when someone notices us for the first time and pops in to check out what we’re doing,” says Hubley, a former Adams 12 third grade and art teacher who holds a Masters of Education in Arts Integration. She also welcomed her first child this year. Tinker today is not the same Tinker it was seven years ago, although the same charm and sweetness of the staff and thoughtfulness behind each project remain constant threads. The business grew when it moved locations and added numerous new ways to engage. One, for example, is the Make & Take Studio, a place where you pick from a menu of open-ended projects. It’s great for a solo project or a way to connect with your child. You can paint your own pottery and then pick it up later after it’s been fired. There’s also sand art, apron or tote bag decorating, DIY stamps, mosaic mirrors and more. And you can make more than one project in one sitting. Then there’s Tinker Time, a children’s art exploration opportunity for all ages. Tables are set up, each with their own theme and materials, and kids can flow from each project in their own time with instructors there to help guide them. Younger ones might gravitate toward Tinker Time Art & Play, which is all about multi-sensory play. In addition to its regular programming, including afterschool classes for kids and teens, there are homeschool options that can couple with homeschool Studio Sessions in the afternoon, after kids break for lunch. “It’s remarkable to witness multiple classes and creative projects happening in the same space—kids working in one studio, teens drawing next door, and adults throwing pots all at the same time. The buzz and energy in the studio is palpable,” says Hubley.
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Now you can even take Tinker home with you! pARTy in a Box is a brand new offering which allows you to host your child’s party at home with absolutely everything you need, including a tablecloth, handpainted placemats and instructions on setting up a welcoming space and how to facilitate the project. Or if you’d rather sit back and relax, you can book Tinker Mobile to run the whole show for you. The adults can join in on the action during evening pottery, acrylic or oil painting, and life drawing classes, which run in 9-week sessions. Then there’s Friday Art Nights, for those one-off BYOB dates or girls’ nights, where you paint a canvas; it's a mini art history lesson with a painting workshop in an intimate setting. Another addition to the South Boulder location is the retail space; you can build your own art kit, purchase a variety of handmade toys or jewelry and pottery from local artists. Or if gifting an experience is more up your alley, gift certificates for all programming are available as well. This homemade Boulder-based business is cultivating community and art education while supporting a need to help artists, both budding and adult, thrive. Hubley says, “Seeing students run into their studio, greet their teacher, dive into art materials, and clearly feel comfortable and at home is incredibly rewarding. They make the space their own, and that's what makes Tinker what it is.” 90
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“IT ’S REMARKABLE TO WITNESS MULTIPLE CLASSES AND CREATIVE PROJECTS HAPPENING IN THE SAME SPACE—KIDS WORKING IN ONE STUDIO, TEENS DRAWING NE X T DOOR, AND ADULTS THROWING POTS ALL AT THE SAME TIME.”
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KIDS AT THE DAIRY What they do: Kids at the Dairy is a multidis-
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no-cost to attendees—even transportation is
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creative without the cost.
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advocacy, in the Boulder area. How you can help: Donate money or supplies. Or if you're a local artist, reach out and
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456 BOULDER FOOD RESCUE
THERE WITH CARE
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What they do: This eco-friendly charity has
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What they do: The Noble Grain Alliance’s
been taking perishable, soon-to-be-expired
critical needs for families and children going
founder Mona Esposito is all about bringing back
food away from grocery stores who won’t be
through critical illnesses. This can include
whole grains to everyone’s table. She brings
selling the items and to local charities who
transportation, meals, baby clothes and a
resources and information to all of us—for our
need food—all on bikes!
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How you can help: Becoming a volunteer
How you can help: There are plenty of
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wealth of resources at NGA’s website, but
practice rounds with a practiced “rescuer.”
Simple ways to help include donating food
you can locally shop some noble grains here
All you need is to know how to ride a bike—
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families, you will need to go through There
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all of their grains sustainably, responsibly and
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HI! My name is Kelsey, and I am the face behind Poppy & Co. A wedding and family lifestyle photographer and frequent contributor over here at Boulder Lifestyle and Cherry Creek Lifestyle. My photos are accented with lots of excitement, laughs and most importantly, color! I most likely will not show up wearing black to your wedding or photo shoot, but probably will be wearing a pom-pom or two. Especially my pom-pom earrings made by yours truly! Here's how to use these playful little puffs to add some excitement to your holiday season, decor and dress!
Pom-Poms 1. Collect your materials: All you will need is yarn and scissors! Additionally, I used baker’s twine for the gift wrap and the earrings. You will also need super glue or a hot glue gun, pliers, fish hook earring pieces and eye pins. 2. To begin making your pom-poms, start by wrapping the yarn. For bigger pom-poms, like for the garland, you will wrap around your knuckles, and for smaller pom-poms used for the earrings, you will wrap around two fingers. So when you choose your desired size, start wrapping! And keep wrapping! 3. When you are finished wrapping the yarn, pull the yarn gently off of your hand and tie another piece of yarn as tight as the string will go around the middle of the yarn ball. 4. Now, take the scissors and cut each of the yarn loops. 5. When you have all of the loops cut, trim down your pom-pom to your desired length.
Garland The garland is the simplest to make from beginning to end and adds a festive touch to your holiday decor.
Pom-Poms | Step 2
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1. Measure out how long you would like your garland and cut an extra piece of yarn to that length. 2. Take each pom-pom and string the long piece of yarn through the center of the pom-pom or through the remaining loop keeping the pom-pom together. You will need about 15-20, but really it just depends on how long you want your garland. 3. String all the pom-poms onto the long string of yarn until your garland is complete! Find the perfect spot, hang and enjoy!
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Gift Bows
Another simple pom-pom idea is to make gift decorations for your presents this year! 1. Make however many pom-poms you see fit (I used six varying sizes and colors). 2. Measure out the size of baker’s twine or another piece of yarn to the length needed to wrap around your gift. 3. String the pom-poms onto the twine or yarn, just like you did for the garland. 4. Tie the twine in a knot securing the pom-poms together on the string. This also allows you to play with how the collection of pom-poms sits together. 5. Wrap the twine and pom-poms around the gift to add a little something extra to your gift giving this season!
Pom-Pom Earrings A Poppy & Co. signature is definitely the pompom statement earrings! 1. Once you have your smaller pom-poms ready, let's make some earrings! 2. Use your pliers to connect the fish hook earring piece to the eye pin. 3. Now use either super glue or a hot glue gun to attach the pom-pom to the other end of the eye pin. Put a small dot of glue, about the size of the head of a sewing pin, and stick the pin into the center of the pom-pom.
If you're not the DIYer, no worries. Garlands and earrings are all available to purchase on, PoppyAndCo.Photography. 104 Boulder Lifestyle | December 2018
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There are many saving tips to keep in mind when
Buying a home is a wonderful investment, the most sig-
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nificant purchase of your life. With the holidays approaching
aside tax refunds and work bonuses, setting up an auto-
there is a temptation to spend—but you should instead take
matic savings plan, and switching out high-interest rate
caution as impulse buys can impact your future purchase
loans. Another suggestion is to audit your monthly auto-
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pay expenses and eliminate any not being used.
card balances at less than 40% of available credit limit.
You can also save money around the house: limit
A combination of great credit and a good down payment
eating out to once a week, turn off your lights when not
snag the best deals from lenders, so if your credit needs
in use, mow your own lawn, fully fill the dishwasher or
work, you may want to consult a credit “fixer” to remove old
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DECEMBER
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Sunday, December 1 and 2, 2018, 11:00 am-4:00 pm.
LIVE ETOWN RADIO SHOW TAPING W/ THE BAND OF HEATHENS & STEPHEN KELLOGG eTown Hall
More than just a regular concert, eTown is a unique live experience! Audience members will watch the eTown Broadcast recorded before their eyes, complete with perfor-
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Muenzinger Auditorium
BOULDER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL PARENT EDUCATION SERIES: ALCOHOL/DRUG ADDICTION & PEER PRESSURE W/ITHRIVE
Famed stage stress Elisabeth Vogler (Liv Ullmann) suffers a moment of blankness during a performance and the next day lapses into total silence. Advised by her doctor to take time off
Boulder Country Day School
to recover from what appears to be an
mances and interviews with both
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emotional breakdown, Elisabeth goes
of our visiting artists, as well as
Activity Room.
to a beach house on the Baltic Sea
the eChievement Award segment,
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with only Anna (Bibi Andersson), a
eTown's opportunity to honor everyday heroes who are doing their part to make the world a better place. You won't want to miss it!
nurse, as company. Over the next sev-
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BOULDER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: PRESCHOOL - 8TH GRADE
ing polar explorer and has skied to both North and South Poles more than anyone on the planet. He will share tales of some of his most
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amazing expeditions, and inspire
Campus tours departing every half
all who have ever marveled at
Explore this stunning collection of
hour. Students are welcome and
winter landscapes. Join us for an
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Our 33rd annual Historic Homes
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After 15 weeks of the intensive
place at the foot the Flatirons,
Watson incubator program, the
Join us in Boulder for a fast-paced
highlighting selected homes on
Watson Institute, Boulder is proud
hour of ideas, entrepreneurs and
upper Baseline Road and two of
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THIRD ANNUAL SOIL REVOLUTION CONFERENCE
@ 11 AM for a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at this awesome brewery in Longmont! Ugly sweaters
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are strongly encouraged for this fun
LOUISVILLE WINTER MARKET
winter run. Registration is limited, so
836 Main Street, Louisville, Co 80027
Boulder JCC
sign up today!
Winter Market in downtown Louisville
This full-day event will shed light on
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the past, present, and future issues surrounding soil health, including the history of global agricultural production, agronomic and financial benefits
and local vendors. Perfect place to
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for today's producers, and the impor-
FOOD LAB'S HOLIDAY COOKIE PARTY
tance of creating resilient landscapes.
Food Lab
This event is hosted by Boulder
Come let Food Lab clean up your
County Parks & Open Space, CSU
mess for you! Enjoy some time cre-
SANITAS WEEKLY TRAIL RUN
Extension, the City of Boulder, USDA-
ating in Food Lab in a non-directed
Boulder Running Company
NRCS, and the Boulder Valley and
class, space to just make, sip and
Come join our newest weekly social
Longmont Conservation Districts.
socialize. We will have boxes and
run up Sanitas! 5k and 5-mile routes-
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--All paces welcome. Our in-house
with you. All ages. All prices per per-
trail running pro, Joshua Stevens,
son. Menu subject to change.
will be hosting the run so ask all the
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Are you a Starman? Let's Dance at Fiske to Space Oddity, Ziggy Stardust, Life on Mars and MORE! Colorado.edu
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incarnation of alt-country that’s both
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PARTING THOUGHTS
C O N T R IB U T O R S ILLUSTRATIONS ERIN HOLBERG
TO REFLECT ON A NEW YEAR, WE ASKED OUR TEAM WHAT THEIR FOCUS WORD WILL BE FOR 2019. LADD FORDE Photographer
PROGRESS
My focus word for 2019 is progress. To not only progress in everyday life but also progress with my photography and business. I'd like to challenge myself by continuing to create better images and grow to work with new people under new realms.
BEN WIESE Writer
ENDURE
Enduring can be difficult. It is occasionally all that can be done to get from one moment in life to the next. Life has little pity, even if you and I think it should have more. But don’t let the world, or anything, or anyone rob you of your ability to endure. Remember, if feeling gobsmacked by life, it’s because you have already endured many things in life and still found a way to exist.
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COMPASSION
CARRIE DAVIDSON Writer
EMPATHY
I think everyone could—and should— work on being a little more empathetic this upcoming year, especially in our country.
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Compassion has become the lost word of past generations and administrations. We have traded this fellow-feeling, empathy for thy neighbor and thyself, for the placeholders of hate, fear and the newly adopted rhetoric that all men are not created equal. Compassion is my mantra moving forward; for myself, my work, my fellow man, near and far, and for the hopeful glimpse that what is yet to come far outweighs what we have not yet shed from our collective past and present—strength in warmth, mercy and tenderness.
CHANTEL ELLERINGTON Director of Client Relations at Boulder Lifestyle & Cherry Creek Lifestyle
GRACE
Grace rises above a situation, pride, a misunderstanding, our feelings, or a situation that had a different ending then we would have preferred. I choose grace for 2019 because the Lord has shown me countlessly, that with grace, I am made whole, I can forgive immediately, I can see more clearly, and accept, that every person, every circumstance, has a purpose in my story.