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DECEMBER 2018

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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 AREA DIRECTOR

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. 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 22 Pom-Poms with Poppy & Co Three ways to add pom-poms in your life. (You won't regret it.)

30 Shopping With Locals Cherry Creek Lifestyle's holiday gift guide with local business owners who know how to shop.

38 Giving Their All Meet two local heroes from the Denver Fire Department with a heart to serve.

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48 Good Vibes Only How Denver's Juju Be Gone is spreading joy through curated positivity.

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

20 Around Town 22 Renovate & Refine 26 Page Turners 44 Culinary Creations 47 Realty Report 48 Locally Owned 52 Lifestyle Calendar 54 Parting Thoughts

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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. LIV SIR Brokers, Andrea Webber, Douglas D. Kerbs and Linda Behr at LIV CONNECT 2018 | 4. LIV SIR Brokers, Patti Williams (far left) and Delroy Gill (second from the right), speak at a Superstar Panel along with others from LIV Network | 5. LIV SIR Brokers, Janet Kritzer and Paula Williams attend LIV CONNECT 2018 | 6. LIV SIR Brokers, Dan Fead and Wendy Fryer, celebrate at LIV SIR’s event

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Women With A Cause 6th Annual Fun Raiser Friends of Women With A Cause gather to meet the current and graduate WWAC Scholars. Guests have fun while funding single mothers' college educations and support services for the families. Services include but are not limited to counseling, one-on-one mentoring, books, parking, financial literacy training, and parenting classes. PHOTOGRAPHER: STEVE PETERSEN

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1. Lindsey Boyd, Lisa Busse, Ernestine Gormsen | 2. Some of the Women With A Cause Scholars | 3. Margot Gilbert Frank (Gold Sponsor) & Leo Kiely (Platinum Sponsor) | 4. Tim O’Donnell & Pari Motiwal O’Donnell (Gold Sponsors) and WWAC Scholar | 5. Karen Pennington (Board Member & Mentor), Karen Maxwell, Linda Osterlund & Susan Kiely (Founder) | 6. James Ward, Luke Stalhmer, and Michael. Stiver (Auction Contributor) 16

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EKD Fall Classic: Bacon, Brews & Bogeys On Friday, October 19th Exquisite Kitchen Design and Cherry Creek Lifestyle Magazine hosted the first annual Fall Classic at Murphy Creek Golf Course. Aside from having a great time golfing, participants had the opportunity in helping a fantastic organization, based here in Denver! 100% of net proceeds benefited Women with a Cause. PHOTOGRAPHER: TED HERON

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1. Prestige Imports | 2. 1st Place Winners: Josh Richards, Todd Masten, Dennis Cisterna III, Brent Gray (Not pictured) | 3. Thanks to each of the teams that participated! | 4. Mike Statter, Ken Proctor | 5. Exquisite Kitchen Design teams | 6. Women With a Cause!

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Prestige Imports 28th Annual Oktoberfest Prestige Imports Porsche and Mercedes-Benz of Littleton co-hosted this year’s 28th Annual Oktoberfest on October 6th, 2018. This year’s event featured new Porsche vehicles for guests to experience and enjoy. In addition to Porsche vehicle displays, the event included authentic German food, beer, wine and live music accompanied by German dancing. PHOTOGRAPHER: JASON NOFFSINGER

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AROUND TOWN

THE OXFORD HOTEL’S DOLL’S TEA RETURNS ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2ND Experience one of Denver’s favorite family traditions this holiday season with The Oxford Hotel’s Doll’s Tea Party on Sunday, Dec. 2nd. Held for more than 50 years at LoDo’s most historic boutique hotel, The Oxford Doll’s Tea is a classic tea party featuring tea, tea sandwiches, hot cocoa,and treats. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite doll along to enjoy the festivities.

The highlight of the Doll’s Tea Party is a whimsical ballet performance by the Arvada Dance Center designed especially for the children, who have an opportunity to meet the ballerinas and take photos with them after the show.

The Oxford will be offering the 2018 Doll’s Tea at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2nd. The price

Chanukah treats. This event is free, open to the public and fun for all ages.

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On December 2nd, at 5:30 p.m. join Chabad

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY KELSEY HUFFER, POPPY & CO.

POM-POMS

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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

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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.

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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.

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This is the 2018 Lincoln Navigator.

The new Navigator features a 3.5L twin-turbocharged engine that puts out 450 hp to deal with any mountain in Colorado.

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From seats that adjust to support any part of your body, to the fully digital, configurable dash, the new Lincoln has become a leader in luxury interiors.

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SHOPPING WITH LOCALS CHERRY CREEK LIFESTYLE'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ARTICLE CHANTEL ELLERINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY KYLIE FITTS

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But that twist—a layer of modern added to European arrangements, an unusual vase holding a plant—is where the magic happens.

Because it isn’t only about having beautiful things, but understanding how to showcase them the way only Bloom by Anuschka can.

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The love story of Liz Richards of LIV Sotheby’s International Realty and JC Buck of JC Buck Photography intertwines with their differing perspectives: She frames the big-picture for prospec-

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tive home buyers and sellers as a realtor while he captures single moments with a lens through architectural photography.

They also have some fun together, touring architecturally significant homes and buildings around the world, or exploring the latest and greatest of Denver’s progressive and inspiring design-build scene.

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Brothers Shannon and Erik wanted to do things right—no shortcuts. They work with farms practicing sustainability and ethical treatment of animals,

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believe in zero waste, and from dry rub to curing time; they’ll take as long as it should take.

Tender Belly has made good on their pledge, and the results speak for themselves: the food’s as tasty as it gets.

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F IR S T R E S P O ND E R S G I V IN G T HE IR A L L

MEET TWO LOCAL HEROES FROM THE DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH A HEART TO SERVE.

ARTICLE KARA DEYOUNG | PHOTOGRAPHY LADD FORDE

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ERIC MILLER ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT BEING A FIREFIGHTER SOUNDED EXCITING. Originally from Illinois, he grew up watching his uncles fight fires in Chicago and Austin.

“I always idolized them,” Miller says. “Riding along in Chicago, zooming past cars and people waving as we drove to the next call of uncertainty… there was so much excitement and a feeling of being part of making a bad situation better. I was hooked from a young age.”

That impression stuck with him: Today, Miller lives out his dream as a Technician for the Denver Fire Department.

“My responsibilities include everything from doing inventory and gear inspections, to running calls and training others,” Miller says. “I love being the person people can count on to make a situation better. I train and live to put others before myself.”

While his selfless attitude and passion for serving others led Miller to firefighting, he credits his profession for making him a more compassionate and caring person.

“As a firefighter, you see people at their worst moments, their worst days,” he reflects. “By becoming a part of their lives, you learn about their stories. I’ve learned you don’t judge a book by its cover, and you don’t assume people’s stories. 90% of the time you’re wrong. Have understanding, have

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an open mind and listen to people.”

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Denver Fire Department Captain Michael Pavlich is a busy man. Besides multiple trainings and equipment checks a day, including special operations like Hazardous Material, Rope and Dive Rescue trainings, his fire engine responds to anywhere from 15 to 20 incidents per 24-hour shift.

While to many of us that would sound exhausting, the Colorado native wouldn’t have it any other way.

“We’re busy from the time we get in, to when we leave in the morning, but I love being able to help people every day,” Pavlich says, explaining that being able to help people so tangibly is one of the main reasons he was inspired to become a firefighter. Pavlich credits the team at the Denver Fire Department for fostering an atmosphere of service, saying that their talent, dedication and care for those in need are what makes his job so great.

“We help anyone in need, from a civilian who has a flat tire to a medical call where someone could be having a heart attack. And of course, we respond to house fires, sometimes with people trapped inside—and we go in despite the dangers involved,” explains Pavlich.

For the captain, that kind of above-and-beyond approach to service reaches far beyond rescue calls. Because of his considerable leadership skills, the crew at the Denver Fire Department can train at the highest level, ready and able to serve at a moment’s notice. It’s hard to imagine juggling such responsibility, but Pavlich insists his role at the department is an “amazing blessing.”

Pavlich adds humbly, “This is a very challenging position, but it is incredibly rewarding.”

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A CHARCUTERIE BOARD IS KEY TO EVERY GOOD HOLIDAY GATHERING. It may be considered an appetizer—but for many of us—it's the main event. Chef and Owner Bill Minder of Il Porcellino Salumi gave us the ins and outs to creating a grade A board full of flavor, fun profiles and fatty goodness.

PRO TIPS + Consider a balance of flavor profiles and textures and then complement with accouterments and other items that will bring out the natural flavors in the meats.

Platters should include 3–6 different items to ensure a good balance. + Don’t be afraid of fat! One of the things that makes charcuterie so appealing is the high-fat content which creates a buttery, creamy texture different from eating a sausage or a pork chop–the fat is natural and isn’t unhealthy. + When you’re planning a spread for a group of people, you’ll want to stick to these basic principles but also think about who you are serving. If your group is a bit more traditional and inexperienced with cured meats, I suggest incorporating more familiar items like summer sausage or a Lonza, which is similar to a Prosciutto. If your feeding more adventurous foodies, you can incorporate a Terrine Head Cheese or Pâté, both of which will add unique rich flavors to your board. + When thinking about serving the board, I like to make sure to include plenty of bread and crackers, a good whole grain mustard, and some pickled veggies—the acidity and saltiness is an excellent complement to the rich flavors and fats in the meats.

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BLACK TRUFFLE SALAMI Fermented and dried salami seasoned with freshly shaved black truffles

SUMMER SAUSAGE Fermented and smoked sausage seasoned with mustard seed, coriander seed, allspice and garlic

TERRINE HEAD CHEESE The richest meat of a pig–its cheeks, ears and tongue–are cooked down to be tender and seasoned with pickled mustard seeds and fresh herbs. The meat is bound together using a natural gelatin to create a unique texture.

ACCOUTERMENTS Pickled radishes and green beans

WAGYU BEEF BRESAOLA Dried eye of round beef seasoned with cloves, juniper and cinnamon

SOPPRESSATA Fermented and dried salami seasoned with Carboy Malbec wine, garlic and chili flake

LONZA Dried pork loin seasoned with fennel, peppercorn and juniper

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

CHERRY CREEK

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

5340 Newport St, Greenwood Village

$5,700,000

$5,000,000

88%

357

7

11

468 Milwaukee St, Cherry Creek

$3,750,000

$3,650,000

97%

1

4

6

919 S Garfield St, Belcaro

$3,380,000

$3,097,000

92%

161

4

6

4685 S Ogden St, Cherry Hills

$2,975,000

$3,000,000

101%

3

5

6

228 Monroe St, Cherry Creek North

$2,649,000

$2,649,000

100%

185

4

7

2220 E 4th Ave, Denver Country Club

$2,675,000

$2,635,000

99%

73

4

5

140 S Eudora St, Hilltop

$2,895,000

$2,600,000

90%

276

6

7

240 Leyden St, Crestmoor

$2,500,000

$2,250,000

90%

41

5

6

250 Krameria St, Crestmoor

$2,385,000

$2,185,000

92%

77

5

6

4730 S Ogden St, Cherry Hills

$2,175,000

$2,120,904

98%

41

4

4

528 S Corona St, Washington Park

$2,250,000

$2,100,000

93%

18

6

6

850 S Saint Paul St, Bonnie Brae

$1,895,000

$1,823,000

96%

13

5

5

386 Grape St, Hilltop

$1,650,000

$1,627,000

99%

34

5

6

3040 E Exposition Ave, Bonnie Brae

$1,600,000

$1,480,000

93%

89

4

4

435 Ivanhoe St, Crestmoor

$1,650,000

$1,270,000

77%

62

5

5

759 S Race St, Washington Park

$1,349,000

$1,250,000

93%

34

5

4

905 S Gaylord St, Washington Park

$1,232,000

$1,244,500

101%

2

6

4

77 S Garfield St, Cherry Creek

$1,250,000

$1,240,000

99%

3

4

5

689 S Gilpin St, Washington Park

$1,175,000

$1,130,000

96%

11

6

4

815 S Harrison St, Belcaro

$1,125,000

$1,125,000

100%

1

4

3

158 S Humboldt St, Washington Park

$1,250,000

$1,125,000

90%

61

4

3

445 Jackson St, Cherry Creek

$1,125,000

$1,100,000

98%

28

3

4

356 Steele St, Cherry Creek

$1,300,000

$1,050,000

81%

24

3

4

23 S Hudson St, Hilltop

$1,150,000

$1,025,000

89%

99

4

3

This data is a sampling of sold properties from October 2018.

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LOCALLY OWNED

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PAYING IT FORWARD HOW DENVER'S JUJU BE GONE IS SPREADING JOY THROUGH CURATED POSITIVITY

ARTICLE LISA VAN HORNE | PHOTOGRAPHY DANIELLE WEBSTER

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LOCALLY OWNED

(CON TI N U ED)

BREAKING UP. Getting together. Losing

graphic designer as well as another founder

someone. Welcoming someone new into the

of the brand. And Andrea Milnark, head of

world. As Courtney Mamuscia, founder and

getting things done, is a “jill of all trades” and

head creator of Juju Be Gone will tell you; life

brings invaluable pragmatism and creativity

is full of momentous occasions both joyous

to the team. All three women work to make

and disheartening. And when the universe

Juju Be Gone’s boxes truly special, uplifting

comes a-calling with one of its signature

experiences for recipients.

curveballs for you or a loved one, how can

The team carefully selects the items

you show that person they’re cared for and

for each of their boxes, which are themed

send a little light their way? This is the ques-

around many life events, from moving into a

tion that Juju Be Gone’s positivity-promoting

new home to merely trying to break a streak

products and boxes answer.

of bad luck. Each item represents a small

Juju Be Gone offers the gift of good vibes

piece of positive energy, whether it’s a little

in the form of boxes full of products that pro-

brass elephant figurine (a sign of good luck!),

mote self-care, laughter and healing.

a bundle of hand-tied sage or one of their

“Our boxes are artfully and beautifully

signature Glendora candles that harmoni-

made with the right mix of spirit, soul, humor

ously blend the soothing scents of peony,

and sass,” says Mamuscia. “People often

wood sage and sea salt.

give gifts for the sake of getting gifts and

As they continue to develop new boxes,

rarely consider the circumstances or how

including

the gift could improve someone’s life or out-

Beginnings” box ideal for friends and loved

look. Juju Be Gone boxes are the solution.”

ones looking to refresh and reset heading

their

recently

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The heart and soul of Juju Be Gone is a

into the new year, the women of Juju Be Gone

triad of women who are passionate about

encourage us to be thoughtful and conscious

helping others find light and joy during all of

of life’s stresses during the busy holiday sea-

life’s transitionary events. There is Courtney,

son. Because when you give the gift of posi-

a born marketer, and innate entrepreneur.

tivity, you might just inspire that someone to

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“IN THE END, WE WANT OUR BOXES TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE AND LAUGH,” SAYS CONNER. “THEY SHOULD MAKE THE RECIPIENT KNOW THEY ARE LOVED AND CARED ABOUT.”

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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MEET THE MAKER: DANA BRONFMAN

JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS 5K Washington Park

(Members free)Happy Hour 5–7PM |

300 Fillmore Street Denver, Co

Be part of the largest holiday-themed

Event 6–9PM in the MCA Cafe.

Signet Jewelry Boutique is collaborating

5K race series anywhere - and join the

McaDenver.com

with Chef Dane's Kitchen and Macallan

movement to conquer arthritis! The

for a super cool "Meet the Maker" event

Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run

with Dana Bronfman with a New York

is a fun way to get out, get moving

theme. Executive chef Dane Hiett will be

and raise funds and awareness to cure

preparing small bites with a "City That

America’s #1 cause of disability.

Never Sleeps" theme. And Louis Esposito,

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Signet Jewelry Boutique,

sophisticated nonsense. Visitors are encouraged to drop by at any time and participate. All events are first-comefirst-served. Capacity can be limited. Free with $5.00 museum admission

portfolio ambassador for Edrington, will be making Macallan-based specialty, craft cocktails. RSVP SignetJewelry.com

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3RD ANNUAL WINTER FEST

DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS PRESENTS BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT Denver Botanic Gardens

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Over the holidays the entire Gardens are lit up from 5pm-9pm with holiday treats and warm drinks for purchase.

MEET THE MAKER: TODD REED

Tickets are required.

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Signet Jewelry Boutique, 300 Fillmore Street Denver, Co

Meet Todd! Discuss how to repurpose

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Fillmore Plaza and throughout

and modernize your existing jewelry. See

Cherry Creek North

his new collections! And have a great time

You're invited to experience the true joy of

hearing his approach to jewelry design.

the holiday season, including winter itself

Signet Jewelry Boutique is collaborating

at Winter Fest on Fillmore Plaza and at

with Chef Dane's Kitchen and Macallan

participating businesses throughout the

for a super cool "Meet the Maker" event

Cherry Creek North area. This free and fes-

featuring Todd Reed, with a Boulder, CO

"With a nod to the past and a firm foot

tive celebration will culminate on Fillmore

theme to the food and craft cocktails.

down on the gas toward the future,

Plaza, transforming the street into a winter

RSVP SignetJewelry.com

the 'Dusters... don't leave bluegrass

fire pits with outdoor seating, face painting and complimentary refreshments.

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9 HYGGE LIFE'S NORDIC MARKET AT THE SOURCE The Source Hotel

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band duo behind Hygge Life, the first brick and click shop located in Vail, Colorado to offer a thoughtful collection of Scandinavian home decor inspired by cozy moments. The shop searches for and curates a collection of high-quality items from artisans nearby.

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¡CUBA! is a lively exhibition for all ages, where you’ll be immersed in the extraordinary biodiversity, cultural traditions, and daily life of this intriguing country.

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31 DENVER NEW YEARS EVE 2019: 17TH WHITE ROSE GALA The Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Flapper dresses, stylish sequins and fancy fedoras for NYE?!? White Rose

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Gala is a high end and elegant charity

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the clas-

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MCA Denver

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Ogden Theatre

within." - New York Times

With a passion to share the hygge lifestyle, Alexandra and Koen are the wife and hus-

97.3 KBCO PRESENTS THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS WITH THE DRUNKEN HEARTS

behind; they're stretching it from

wonderland, featuring: Live ice carving,

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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.

GREY GRIMM

Freelance Illustrator & Designer

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.

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