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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Andy Manz | amanz@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Kate Manz | kmanz@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Dana Lapinel | dana.lapinel@lifestylepubs.com

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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Chantel Ellerington | chantel.ellerington@lifestylepubs.com ACCOUNT MANAGER

Michael Rainero | michael.rainero@lifestylepubs.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Ladd Forde

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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Benjamin Wiese, Lisa Van Horne, Emily O'Brien, Carrie Davidson, Dana Lapinel, Ben Wiese, Kelsey Huffer CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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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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20 Good Times 34 Around Town 40 Locally Owned 47 Realty Report

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48 Open House 56 Page Turners 60 Locals Only 84 Healthy Lifestyle 88 Artist’s Palette 97 Giving Back 102 Renovate & Refine 108 Trend Setter 112 Financial Buzz 114 Lifestyle Calendar 118 Parting Thoughts

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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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1. Kyle Hollingsworth Band with guests Matt Wright (keys, Eufórquestra), Kim Dawson (vocals), Gabriel Mervine (trumpet), Mike Tallman (guitar, Eufórquestra) | 2. VIP ticket-holders joined Kyle Hollingsworth for a private brewery tour at Upslope Brewing | 3. Guests enjoyed a selection of 60+ samples from over 30 different craft breweries | 4. Musician Kyle Hollingsworth of Kyle Hollingsworth Band and The String Cheese Incident jammed out on the keyboards with friends | 5. Meow! | 6. Attendees gather around the Upslope Brewing tent for delicious samples; all ticket proceeds supported Boulder nonprofit Conscious Alliance

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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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1. Scott Webber, President of LIV SIR, speaking at LIV CONNECT 2018 | 2. Mike Shanahan, former NFL Coach of the Denver Broncos (among others), presenting at LIV CONNECT 2018 | 3. Tye Stockton, LIV SIR Broker, speaks on Superstar Panel at LIV CONNECT 2018 | 4. LIV Sotheby’s International Realty celebrates 10 years! | 5. LIV SIR Broker, Lorrie Lucero, and Erin McDonald, Managing Broker of LIV SIR’s Boulder office, celebrate at LIV SIR’s event | 6. LIV SIR Brokers, Melanie Frank and Barb Silverman, network and celebrate at LIV SIR’s event

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#MonthofModern Knows How to Party!

Another Month of Modern has come to an end–the fifth, in fact! Founded as a celebration of architecture, design, lifestyle, art and culture, we celebrated with thought-provoking speakers/panels, a Haertling House tour, movie night, and a fantastic wrap party–all designed to educate, inspire and delight. Proceeds went to the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) at CU Boulder.

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CSC Burger Night at Rueben's Burger Bistro Rueben's Burger Bistro hosted a great night where our sailing community could dine out while helping us raise money to purchase new sails for our fleet. Community Sailing of Colorado is so lucky to have such an extraordinary community always supporting us. PHOTOGRAPHERS: ISABEL REGINE AND BRANDON KASSÂ 1. Isabel Regine, Owen Grace, Maizie Grace | 2. Owen Grace, Brandon Kass, Maizie Grace | 3. Owen Grace, Maizie Grace, Brandon Kass

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Month of Modern: Sherwin Williams Colormix The Month of Modern and Sherwin Williams hosted a trend presentation at The Artisan Shop on October 18th. They gathered 42 trend colors into one master palette—which was all organized into six unique color personalities. The collection predicts the colors that will drive conversation and inspiration for the coming year, offering new perspectives on societal influences and their impact on color and design trends. PHOTOGRAPHER: JEFF JONES

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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.

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Corrida Presents: A Night of Darkness On All Hallows Eve, as the night became even darker, the most magical and ghoulish of Boulder came together for tasty food and drinks, free ink, special artists, costume contests

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DAIRY ARTS CENTER PRESENTS MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLY Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon bring their charming Pride and Prejudice sequel to Boulder for the holidays at the Dairy Arts Center.

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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.”

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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.

OB Off Duty is targeted to little girls who want to dress as cool as their moms do. It’s not a brand that’s focused on a specific city. It’s more about a specific attitude.

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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)!

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230 Bellevue Drive

$2,595,000

$2,450,000

94%

49

5364 2nd Street

$2,299,000

$2,200,000

96%

44

2875 6th Street

$2,190,000

$2,135,250

98%

2

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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This data is a sampling of sold properties from September 2018. Source: IRES MLS system.

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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.

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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!

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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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him:

+ 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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kids:

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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

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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.

THAT'S A WRAP.

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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

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LEOPOLD BROS. MICHIGAN CHERRY WHISKEY

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JIM MURRAY'S 2018 WHISKEY BIBLE RATINGS: 92 POINTS

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STRANAHAN'S DIAMOND PEAK

AWARDS:

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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.

aged leather.

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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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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

PHOTOGRAPHY KYLIE FITTS

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.

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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.”

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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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whole grains to everyone’s table. She brings

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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

Pom-Poms | Step 3

Pom-Poms | Step 4

Pom-Poms | Step 5

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.

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Sunday, December 1 and 2, 2018, 11:00 am-4:00 pm.

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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

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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

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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

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SANITAS WEEKLY TRAIL RUN

Extension, the City of Boulder, USDA-

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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.

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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.

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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.

118 Boulder Lifestyle | December 2018

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.