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Editor’s Letter

Some may say that design can be vein or an unnecessary pursuit.

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believe when it comes to making your house feel like a home, design means a multitude of things. Perhaps bringing that one-of-a-kind vintage piece of your great granddads back to life. The gem you scored at the local flea market. The time you splurged on that rug with your first bonus. You see, design is what emotionally connects us to our homes.

FEBRUARY 2015 publisher Andy Manz | AManz@LifestylePubs.com

managing editor Kate Manz | KManz@lifestylepubs.com

copy editor Allyson Reedy

contributing writers Dana Lapinel, Kate Manz, Emily O’Brien, Allyson Reedy

In Denver, we live in a place where the local flea (The Denver Flea), is hardly considered digging and diving rather the crème de la crème of artist and designers all collaborating in one space. The talent that is sprouting up here constantly blows me away, and it’s igniting. It pushes you past your discomfort to tackle something that you feared you could not, to the triumph of accomplishment.

In this issue we will be featuring four designers and artists. Their level of originality is as equal to their humility, and we catch them in their raw state.

We also will get to see the expertise displayed by Pratt Designs as they take us into a savvy Cherry Creek home renovation. An elevator for your car? No problem.

We are fortunate to live in a place where “buying local” often means buying directly from the hands that made it. These pieces could be recycled, revived, or ReVampt.

(Another local store we feature this issue.) Treasures that have stories, history, and are living on our walls.

My Papa Jack passed this last October, at 96 years of age. He and my Mama Jean had timeless taste when it came to design. There was a wooden map of the United States that had resided in his office for his entire professional career. This map was headed to the dump, before I rescued it. To me, it was art.

Sure, it was a little beat up, but nothing a little TLC couldn’t fix. I cherish it. The map is now one of the focal points in our living area, and what makes me feel at home.

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Pratt Designs takes us inside a Cherry Creek remodel.

28 On The Rise Four Denver artists making a scene.

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Around Town 70 years after his death—to fund a new endowment in bone pathology research.

When Samuel Fosdick Jones, a leading Denver physician, was retiring from both his practice and his professorship at CU in 1930, he wanted to give back to the place that had given him his “health, practice and wife,” so he established a trust to benefit bone pathology research, which at the time was an emerging specialty in medicine. The gift will benefit research in the Department of Orthopedics in perpetuity.

Denver Botanic Gardens Announces 2015 Featured Artist The Gardens’ 2015 outdoor exhibition features Deborah Butterfield, an American sculptor renowned for her life-size horses that have been the subject of her work for more than 30 years. Sculptures will be displayed throughout the Gardens’ York Street location from May 23-October 18, 2015. The works are made of cast bronze wood collected from many locations, including Montana, Hawaii, Washington, Israel and Iceland.

Butterfield divides her time between Montana and Hawaii, and her work is represented in more than 20 museum collections. The sculptures presented in Deborah Butterfield: The Nature of Horses will be on loan from the artist, museum collections, private collectors and sculpture parks around the country.

Economic Outlook Forum Presented by Leeds School of Business The fiftieth annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum was held December 8. It is the longest-running forecast of the Colorado economy, analyzing changes that have taken place in industry sectors during the past year and looking at events and activities that will shape changes in population and employment, and in the overall economy for the coming year.

The forecast calls for a gain of 61,300 jobs in 2015. All sectors of the economy are expected to grow, with the exception of Information, and the state is expected to be in the top 10 in the nation for job growth. Colorado’s unemployment rate is predicted to remain below 5 percent in 2015, which is lower than the national rate.

CO Gives Day Breaks Record Coloradans made a spectacular show of support for their favorite local nonprofits on December 9, 2014, the biggest day of giving in Colorado. Colorado Gives Day is an initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. More than 107,000 donations amounted to $26.2 million for 1,677 Colorado nonprofits. The first gift of the day was made at midnight to the Cherry Creek Chorale, and donations ranged from $10 to $300,000. This year confirms that Colorado Gives Day is more than just a day – it’s a movement to support the great work nonprofits do in our communities.

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I Heart Fridays in Cherry Creek North Cherry Creek North and the American Heart Association partnered to bring you a month-long celebration of heart healthy Friday festivities that will remind you why you love Cherry Creek North.

Heart disease kills more women than all types of cancers combined, and Cherry Creek North wants to help bring awareness of this cause to women all over the metro area.

Festivities include putting on your best red for National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 6, decorating Valentines for pediatric patients battling heart problems, happy, healthy you seminars and much more. Mark your calendars for Fridays in February and get ready to paint Cherry Creek North red for a great cause!

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Chamber 101 participants will attend a monthly meeting featuring Senior Staff from the Chamber or its Affiliates, enjoy an exclusive luncheon with Chamber President and CEO, Kelly Brough, plus have access to events inside the Chamber, including seeing the Chamber board of directors in action and connecting with business leaders at the Chamber’s signature annual events.

Black History Month in Colorado February is the official Black History Month, and in Denver the rich heritage of the city’s African American residents past and present is celebrated. Check out these impressive museums and landmarks centered on African American history and culture: Black American West Museum - highlights the prominent role Blacks played in the settlement of Colorado as miners, soldiers, cowboys and more. 3091 California St. Stiles African American Heritage Center - celebrates the positive contributions made by African Americans through guided tours, cultural exhibits, artifacts and memorabilia. 2607 Glenarm Pl. Blair Caldwell Library - a veritable treasure trove of educational and archival materials. 2401 Welton St. Barney Ford House Museum - visit the charming 1882 Victorian home that memorializes Barney Ford, the son of a slave who escaped on the Underground Railroad to later become the wealthiest man in Breckenridge. 111 E. Washington Ave., Breckenridge

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The Art of Upcycling Revampt Redefines “New” Article Emily O’Brien | Photography Provided

Items are sophisticated, stylish and well, cool.

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ooking for a wallet made from old bike inner tubes, a console table made from recycled railroad trestles or bar stools fabricated from old teak boats? What about artisan-crafted furniture and accessories that are reclaimed or recycled? If so, Revampt in Cherry Creek North is calling your name. In a world inundated with new this, new that, Revampt is pushing back and redefining the meaning of the word “new.”

Beyond Eco-Friendly

In 2010, Colorado native Daniel Louis, Revampt’s founder, opted to lean into the green revolution in a fresh way. Instead of honing in on the ever-increasing number of eco-friendly products, Louis consciously chose to focus on products made from resources already in existence.

“Everything in the store has been upcycled or repurposed,” Louis says.

All of Revampt’s reclaimed home furnishings are curated for their function, creativity and unique repurposed nature. The rustic-meets-industrial pieces are fabricated from the most unsuspecting raw materials; bicycle wheels, sails, tires, broken-down machinery and more. Tabletops made out of old boxcars may be cut from maple, oak, mahogany or hickory wood. Items are sophisticated, stylish and well, cool. Some call this style mountain modern.

“Furniture is really my passion,” Louis says. “I don’t think a lot of people know that the bulk of our work is custom work. If someone wanted a table we have just one inch longer, we can make it longer. We really work with the customer to make it a piece that will work for them.”

He goes on to add that Revampt’s made-to-order pieces are truly that. It’s not just a matter of picking between already-built sizes or colors; it can be a completely unique size and color scheme to fit in with a person’s desired style.

Vintage Value

Even the turn-of-the-century constructed storefront is a work of art now that it’s gone through a wringer of renovations prior to the shop’s opening. After peeling away four or five layers of flooring, they uncovered the original pine floor that exudes a character hard to replicate.

All the changes reflect Revampt’s minimalist approach. In order to ensure the integrity and style of its Cherry Creek North original building, Louis minimized serious renovations and simply opened up the walls, including an expansion to the space next door.

“Cherry Creek has been really good. We’re excited to be where we are. Every year it just continues to grow and grow,” says Louis.

Revampt sells sensible, utilitarian and incredibly unique home furnishings and gifts--all made from reclaimed, recycled or repurposed materials. Smart shoppers know that home décor doesn’t need to be bought from a catalog. Having flair and a story behind each piece not only makes for great conversation starters, but the reclaimed materials are also hands-down better for the environment. Less new product, less waste. And there’s something inimitably special about having a custom piece of furniture that’s been manufactured just for you and your family.

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Harmony of Design Photography Mike Larramore

Basement Overall:

SHOWSTOPPER The designers achieved an industrial look for this fun-filled game room. Lighting was a great way to accomplish that with vintage inspired Edison bulbs in the chandeliers. They had to get creative in order to incorporate all of the games the homeowner wanted., still leaving enough space to showcase their exquisite car collection.

They selected warm tones for the furniture and concrete flooring to balance the metal stone and glass used in this game room.

Article Kate Manz Commentary Tammy Pratt and Design Team

Tammy Pratt, founder of interior design firm Pratt Designs, takes us into a newly renovated, luxurious Cherry Creek home. Offering full service residential and commercial services, Pratt Designs’ attention to detail is par to none. Tammy and her design team transformed this home from top to bottom, creating an environment that exudes elegance. From bold statements to natural elements, the Pratt team used a sharp editing eye to produce a harmonious design.

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Close Up Kitchen:

DRAMATIC UNDERSTATEMENT The contrast of light stone surfaces and dark contemporary cabinetry creates a dramatic, yet understated feel for this large open kitchen. Roche Bobois gray leather bar stools and custom window treatments made of linen and silk help soften the space.

Overall Kitchen/Dining:

BON APPETITE

They used the same drapery treatment throughout the main floor to establish continuity within the open floor plan. The light silk and linen drapery fabric adds elegance to the space while providing an abundance of natural light.

Dining Room:

DINE IN STYE The long open chandelier allows the artwork to be seen clearly from the rest of the main floor. Roche Bobois glass dining table and white leather chairs.

A Lumina rug from India with soft gray, ivory and blue hues is what brings the artwork and the white ivory chairs together. continued >

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Office:

SOFT AND CONFIDENT A light paint palette and silk sheer window coverings provide a canvas for artwork, furniture and rugs to take center stage.

Leather and hide lounge chair and ottoman lend an organic element to the space.

Living Room:

HIGH STYLE The warm rust-gold and taupe tones in this Tibetan rug work well in this elegant, yet relaxed space for entertaining.

The oversized contemporary art piece makes a bold statement and the glass staircase allows the natural light from the front entrance and surrounding NanaWall to fill the space.

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Guest Bath:

WELCOME The mosaic glass tile was used floor to ceiling to create impact while still maintaining an understated feel for this guest bathroom.

Master Bath:

SIMPLE SERENITY We used varying sizes of the same travertine tile on the floor walls and ceiling to add interest without disrupting the tranquility of this master bath. Custom concrete poured trough counter top paired with a 10-foot wood floating vanity give this a clean and modern feel.

Basement Niche:

ARTFUL ARRANGEMENT The juxtaposition of this large organic tree trunk console and the contemporary art creates an interesting vignette at the base of the stairs. Yiannis Bellis, a Colorado-based artist, used a variety of materials and techniques to create a layered effect in this dramatic piece.

Rugs courtesy Shaver-Ramsey Artwork sourced from Denver Design District PrattDesigns.net

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Eye for

DESIGN Featuring several gifted artists and designers who are in the heart of the Colorado art scene.

Article Dana Lapinel | Photography Evan Swinehart and Anton Fresco

“My inspiration is sculpted from a combination of artistic parents, global living, extensive world travel, and an inherent need to experience the creative process,” says Ratowsky.

Grason Ratowsky BARE Designer/Creative Director Baremade.com Grason Ratowsky, a self-taught designer and artist based in Denver, is part owner, designer and creative director of BARE, a local, ethically conscious bag brand.

He describes his artistic style as raw, wild and unconventional which is why his designs at BARE are, as their motto says, “As unique as you.”

His interest in design and art has to do with a unique upbringing from living throughout the United States, Latin America and Europe. This exposure to various cultural aesthetics and worldwide experiences first sparked his interest in art and fashion.

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Wendy Harriman Artist - Wandertree @wandertreeco Colorado’s copious amounts of natural beauty has inspired Denver artist, Wendy Harriman, to create unique wall hangings and dream catchers.

Her business, Wandertree, was just created this past year and is already well established in the Colorado art scene.

She works mostly on a commission basis but is also exhibited and sold at Nod and Rose in Boulder and in San Diego.

Harriman uses natural wood, varied colors of yarn, suede and feathers to create each individual piece. She also taught herself to macramé (tying knots to create various designs), which creates beautiful designs seen on her artwork.

“I am inspired by nature.

There are patterns in nature everywhere you look,” says Harriman.

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“I became somewhat obsessed with the idea of craft, of doing something well for the joy of it,” says Jorgenson.

Photo Brad Torchia

Matthew Jorgenson Potter - Jorgenson Stoneware MatthewLeviJorgensen.com Denver-based potter Matthew Jorgenson started Jorgenson Stoneware in 2013. His company is the talk around town due to his distinctive style that he describes as a blend of earth, folk pottery and high modernism.

Jorgenson has been throwing pots for 12 years since he traded his interior design textbooks for a potter’s wheel.

His inspiration stems from his passion for Arts and Crafts philosophies, the sheer pleasure of valued, hand-craftsmanship from start to finish.

His work is currently being exhibited and sold at Ironwood in Denver. continued >

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Sara Schmitz Olsen + Christa Olsen Artists, Designers – Chrisara Designs ChrisaraDesigns.com What would happen if you took two competitive twins and dropped them in the picturesque beauty of Colorado? The outcome would look a lot like Northglenn-based artists Sara Schmitz Olson and Christa Olson.

Taking inspiration from nature and classic Western imagery, they founded Chrisara clothing line and home elements.

At an early age they realized their drawing capabilities and a healthy dose of sibling rivalry pushed their skills to the next level. They later learned to work to the advantage of each other’s assets.

“It’s amazing to feel like two major dreams were fulfilled when we started our own business: working side by side w/ our other half (twin) and being able to create art every day of the week,” says Sara Schmitz Olsen.

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Article Dana Lapinel Photography Sampson Leung

For the Love of Chocolate

Denver’s Ritual artfully crafts a better gourmet version

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id you know it’s possible to make something better than chocolate? It’s craft chocolate, and it only takes three ingredients: exotic cacao beans, cane sugar and a lot of love. Robbie Stout and Anna Davies, the founders of Denver’s Ritual Chocolate, know all about the art of making gourmet, bean-to-bar chocolate.

“We saw the discrepancy between the quality of wine and coffee compared to chocolate. So we thought, why not just make better chocolate?” Stout says.

Stout and Davies don’t cut any corners when it comes to making their bars, but there’s no arguing that the end product is worth the effort. And it all starts with the cacao beans.

Ritual Chocolate works closely with five cacao farmers in Madagascar, Ecuador, Belize, Costa Rica and Peru. Each region has different tasting beans due to the varying climates, soil compositions, and genetics of the fruit trees. You’ll be amazed at just how different each bar tastes from one another.

“West Africa is the worst place to get cacao beans, but that’s where 70 percent of the world’s cacao is coming from,” Stout says.

“We get it from South America, where the beans have old genetics. It’s part of their culture and people there are connected to what they are doing.”

Ritual Chocolate also has a strong connection to their craft.

Stout and Davies produce their chocolate using vintage, specialty chocolate-making equipment and take pride in each fine-tuned phase. From when the cacao beans first arrive at the factory and debris and underdeveloped beans are picked out by hand, to the final step of molding and wrapping each chocolate bar, again, by hand, there is a lot of dedication involved with making each bar.

To see where Ritual Chocolate is made, there’s no need to find the golden ticket. Stop into the store located at 3153 Larimer Street. Also, their website, RitualChocolate.com, lists all of the locations at which you can find their gourmet chocolate around town.

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“I think our chocolate is so shockingly distinct, unique and enjoyable, and you don’t have to be a connoisseur to taste the difference,” Stout says. “People have what we like to call a chocolate moment: when you can’t look at chocolate the same again and you realize that this is what it actually is supposed to taste like.”

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, keep Ritual Chocolate in mind. If your typical box of chocolates wins hearts, just imagine what high-quality chocolate can do.

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D Bar re-opens with expanded menu and space Article Allyson Reedy Photography Lynn Chyi

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hen D Bar first opened in their tiny space on 17th Street back in 2008, the ‘D’ stood for dessert. But, bolstered

by Chef Keegan Gerhard’s frequent appearances on the Food Network, it became apparent that that little restaurant was so much more than sweets.

Their limited savory menu became just as popular as their desserts, and snagging a table at the shoebox-sized restaurant was always a challenge. It was time to expand the ‘D’ – both in terms of offerings and size. After going on hiatus in March 2014, D Bar re-opened late last year in a new, 4,000-squarefoot uptown location, within walking distance of the 16th Street Mall. And now, instead of being defined by dessert, the ‘D’ represents drinks and dining as well. Essentially, a complete restaurant.

The new, much more generously sized space houses a dining room, bar, dessert bar and coffee shop. Like the old D Bar, the new one is warm and inviting, just slightly less cozy.

While planning for the move and revamp, Gerhard and his wife, the equally talented Pastry Chef Lisa Bailey, listened to what customers wanted. You’ll see many favorites from the old menu, like the decadent Bacon Mac & Cheese and now-iconic Cake and Shake, and also new savory additions like Crispy Pork Wings in a miso BBQ sauce and Short Rib Raviolo.

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D Bar

Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert 494 East 19th Ave. 303.861.4710 DBarDenver.com

My favorite made the move – Crue Fries topped with loads of melted cheese, bacon and ranch. Health food it is not, but who needs diets when there are ooey gooey cheese fries to be had? Other tasty savory options are the Scallops paired with butternut squash risotto and the vegetarian Pizza Salad Sandwich with pesto, chevre and mozzarella.

Of course if you’re at D Bar, you either knew to save room for dessert or you decided to make dessert your dinner (one of the perks of being a grown-up). The B.Y.O. Sundae is a lot of fun – a platter loaded with waffles, brûléed bananas, ice cream, sauces and whatever else they put on the plate that day. The cutely named Molten Cake Thingy That Everyone Has is delicious, and quite possibly better than the one that everyone else has.

I think it’s safe to say that the expanded D Bar is both new and improved. It’s a place where you can still get your just desserts – or brunch, lunch and dinner too.

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healthy, fit & active lifestyle and living in Denver go together like peas in pod. And nowadays it seems practically everyone you know (and their mother) train for this, that and the other. And why not? Denver is, after all, an athlete’s dream town. Why with its 300+ sunny days per year, its endless urban and rural trails, high altitude and all the fantastic sporting good stores packed to the brim with high-end equipment just waiting to adorn even the greenest of rookies.

Not everyone has to be a pro to get in on the action though. FastForward Sports (F4) formed from the belief that athletes of all abilities should be able to train, build community and have fun (gasp!) doing it. This was the foundation upon which F4 was established in 2005; the company recently went through an ownership change last year when entrepreneur Tim O’Brien took over the reins from its founder, Scott Fliegelman.

“F4 is a training group for like-minded individuals who are all working together and have very similar goals and/or abilities. We help motivate each other to get to and across the finish line,” explains owner Tim O’Brien.

“Although we ask the athletes to ‘just show up’ and we will At F4 athletes are welcomed in a non-intimidating and profession- take care of the rest, there’s so much more to it than that,” states al environment. Small pace groups form with others of comparable O’Brien. “Some people are there to better their performance, some ability, who are then led by an F4 coach that is handpicked and spe- people are there to get away and decompress and some are there to cifically trained to work most effectively with each level of athlete. catch-up with their friends. And some are all of the above!”

With year-round options, geared toward triathlon and running, In addition to members’ solidarity, numerous locally owned busiathletes can pick which program(s) they would like to take on and then nesses have also become resource partners and offer discounts and go after it. The majority of properks for the coaches and athletes.

“Although we ask the athletes to ‘just Surrounding yourself among others who grams end with a “Super Bowl” style race, which is optional for show up’ and we will take care of the are all working together for a better work/ people to participate in. rest, there’s so much more to it than life balance is a truly good thing. F4 offers a Athletes often switch befree test run (or bike or swim) to try out the that,” states O’Brien. tween programs year after club to see if it is a good fit. Winter RUN is year depending on their current goals. The popular Spring RUN currently in motion, which has a goal race of Moab’s Canyonlands offers training for the well-known BolderBOULDER. F4 also Half Marathon and runs three times a week at Cherry Creek Resoffers remote training and personal goal coaching for those that ervoir, Longmont or North Boulder depending on your home base. have a hard time making workouts or have goals that are outside IRONMAN, which will repeat in Boulder at the end of the sumthe normal scope of programming. mer, is still open for enrollment and Spring RUN will start training in late March for the BolderBOULDER and Cherry Creek Sneak.

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With outstanding coaches who are all top notch in their field and well renowned in the local fitness industry, such as Adam St. Pierre and Craig Howie, athletes know right off the bat that they are in good hands. And because the other members share the same beliefs of living a healthy & fit lifestyle, some people have forged incredibly deep friendships together and have been with the group since its inception.

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Work off those Super Bowl snacks at Wash Park. Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run and Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. RunDenverSeries.org

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FEBRUARY 1-28 BRILLIANT: CARTIER IN THE 20TH CENTURY DENVER ART MUSEUM

The DAM will host the world-exclusive exhibition of Brilliant: Cartier In The 20th Century, featuring stunning jewelry, timepieces and precious objects created between 1900 and 1975. DenverArtMuseum.org

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A contemporary and lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more — plus some surprising new twists! DenverCenter.org

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Don’t miss this collection of works from the masters of music and dance showcasing our dancers’ artistry and athleticism, with powerful live music performed by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. ColoradoBallet.org

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