Cherry Creek, CO August 2018

Cherry Creek AUGUST 2018

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AUGUST 2018 PUBLISHER

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Young at Heart THIS ISSUE IS DEDICATED TO ALL OF THE PARENTS OUT THERE — DISGUISED UNDER THE THEME OF “THE KID’S ISSUE.” (Hey, we know who are readers are.)

Overall these articles revolve around kids. Isn’t that what happens in life when a child is born? That’s what Ryan Harris, former Denver Broncos offensive tackle, said about

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Layne Elizabeth, Meg Simon, Carolyn Davidson, Kelli Ruhl, Dana Lapinel, Benjamin Wiese, Camille Wilson

fatherhood during his interview with Paternal Podcast.

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“When my son came, I just…I had no idea; I had no idea how fast you could fall in love with someone. I didn’t know how fast you become not even secondary, just on the periphery of your own life,” said Harris during the episode Faith, Perseverance and Fatherhood in the NFL. Nick Firchau is the brainchild and host of Paternal Podcast, which dishes out “dadvice” and insight on fatherhood (pg 28).

For the cover feature, we met with another father, JP, who is a co-founder of the natural children’s clothing brand Chasing Windmills with his wife, Sarah. The duo design children’s clothing from nature, designed to nurture (pg 34).

And since it’s back-to-school time, we shared three healthy packed lunches from wellknown blogger Kelly Pfeiffer of Nosh and Nourish (pg 40). Or, if you feel like going out for

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a night on the town during the school week, there’s a round-up of anti-meltdown meccas where there’s not only good food but also an opportunity for family bonding (pg 58).

This issue is for the young at heart — which we hope is everyone.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2018

FEATURES 34 Oh, Baby Children's clothing from nature, designed to nurture.

40 Eat The Rainbow Meet the healthy lifestyle blogger whose motto is, “I don’t chase rainbows, I eat them.”

45 Turning The Wheel A look inside Melissa Alves Studio and her globally inspired ceramics.

48 A Childhood Home How this Denver family

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turned a 130-year-old house into a modern home.

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Good Times

20 Around Town 24 Locals Only 28 Local LImelight 40 Culinary Creations 45 Artist’s Palette 48 Open House 53 Realty Report 54 Lifestyle Calendar 58 Local’s Choice

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Westward Gallery - Kyle Still Landmarks of Creativity Kyle Still's art — whether it be abstract or representational in paint, wood or clay — is often whimsical, sometimes troubling and always compelling. The exploration of styles, medium and subject matter reveal a piercing intellect that can not be contained in a single form of expression. His creations are a kaleidoscope of powerful emotions. Landmarks along the paths of creativity. PHOTOGRAPHER: KEVIN STILL

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John Atencio Kicks off Bubbles & Bites!

John Atencio kicked off the Bubbles & Bites on Saturday, July 7th as part of the 28th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival. As a proud sponsor of CCAF and a continued supporter of Arts and Arts education, John Atencio was the first stop in the Bubbles & Bites early morning tour – which included many of the premier Cherry Creek North galleries and shops. Refreshments and light snacks were served. CherryCreekArtsFestival.org

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AROUND TOWN

YOUR NEXT HOTEL MAY HAVE AN ATTACHED BREWERY OR DISTILLERY

such as: LED light therapy, microcurrents, and oxygen blasts. To bring her vision to life in the famed

Capitalizing on a growing love of craft beer and

building, Tuyen enlisted the talents of MA Allen and

spirits, more hotels are adding on-site breweries

Margaret Richards of the award-winning design

and distilleries to lure travelers into destination

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trips and longer stays.

The Source Hotel in Denver features a branch of New Belgium Brewing devoted to small batch and sour beers just off the lobby. Guests of the 100-

JOHN ATENCIO INTRODUCED NEW ELITE DIAMOND RINGS IN JULY

room hotel, located at the Source food hall and mar-

John Atencio introduced a new concept in dia-

ket in the River North district, will receive a freshly

mond rings in July at all John Atencio locations: The

tapped glass of beer at check-in and can order beer

new ELITE Collection.

flights from room service. Brews aging in barrels

Building on his concept of refined elegance as

will share the hotel rooftop with a cantilevered pool

found in his Signature ring designs — John has

and a restaurant featuring beer-paired dishes.

created the new Elite Diamond Ring Collection.

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Each Elite ring is hand-sketched, flawlessly engineered and crafted by master artisans. Elite, as the

THE BLOCK PARTY – A WISH FOR WHEELS FUNDRAISER

name suggests, represents an Engagement Ring collection that is truly distinctive, reflects John’s

Please join us for our annual Block Party fund-

unique aesthetic — and can’t be found anywhere

raiser on Friday, October 12th, 2018 from 6:30-10:00

else. This first collection of Elite rings has been

p.m. Come build bikes while enjoying dinner and

designed specifically for fancy shapes, such as

libations. Donate to a worthy cause and win some

ovals, cushions, marquise, and, most importantly,

great items by participating in the live and silent

for larger diamonds or gemstones.

auctions. All proceeds benefit Wish for Wheels to

Elite is all about “Discovering Your Nobility."

support our long-term mission of granting low-in-

Inspired by powerful women in history – each

come children bikes and helmets. We all remember

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our first bike. That’s a memory no child should go

making an exceptional personal statement. For

without. Build a bike. Get a smile.

the John Atencio customer, Elite is the essence of

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PŪRLUXE BEAUTY BAR DEBUTS IN CHERRY CREEK WITH STUNNING DESIGN PūrLuxe Beauty Bar will open its doors on July 14

designs named after such well-known women as Isabella, Venus, Elizabeth, Victoria, Alexandra, Josephine, Cleopatra, among others.

JOHN ATENCIO is an award-winning jewelry designer and a Colorado native.

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in Cherry Creek’s Steele Creek building with a mission to offer clients a new form of beauty treatments in a health-conscience environment. Having been in the beauty industry since the age of nineteen, owner Tuyen Vo seized the opportunity to bring new and exclusive beauty brands, treatments, and methodologies into one place after seeing the disparity between quality salons with toxic smells and posh day spas that didn’t offer services without the hefty price tag. PūrLuxe’s mantra to “Indulge in Beauty”

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polish brands. The sleek, modern beauty bar will

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ARTICLE LAYNE ELIZABETH PHOTOGRAPHY ABIGAIL LAFLEUR-SHAFFER

24 hours with...

INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER, IG OG & PHOTOGRAPHER, ABIGAIL LAFLEUR-SHAFFER

ABIGAIL LAFLEUR-SHAFFER'S (@ABI.LAFLEUR) RISE TO INSTAGRAM FAME CAME AS A COMPLETE SHOCK AS SHE BEGAN

POSTING

PHOTOS

OF

KODIAK

(@KODIAK_

THEBEARDOG) AND KUMA (@KUMA_THEHUSKYBEAR) AT THE SUGGESTION OF A FRIEND, WHO ENCOURAGED HER TO POST SOME OF HER FAVORITE PHOTOS ONLINE SO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS COULD KEEP UP WITH THE DOGS’ MANY ADVENTURES. She never expected their Instagram's to blow up as they did, she

6:00 AM

Wake up to a staring and/or talking Kuma.

6:01 AM

Tell him to go back to bed, and I roll over to a snuggling Kodi.

just saw this as a way to showcase the fun that she had with Kodi and Kuma. Now, Kodiak has 33.6k followers, and Kuma has a whopping 58.2k loyal fans.

6:15 AM

and leash up Kuma.

When Abi is not up in the mountains hiking, backpacking or rock climbing with her two dogs, Kodiak and Kuma, she works as

7:00 AM

various publications. Being a photographer has given Abi, Kodi and

8:00 AM

stressful at times, Abi said, “I’m just riding the wave, and so far the wave has been good to me. Who knows how long this is all going to

10:00 AM

Emails answered, Kuma lying on his back on the floor.

10:01 AM Kodi lays his head on my lap, begging for belly

be around, so there is no reason to stress over it.”

rubs while I respond to Instagram messages/

Here's a sample of what it's like in the day of the life of three Instagram influencers.

Showered, feed Kodi and Kuma, then coffee, work, coffee, work and more coffee.

Kuma all the ability to live their best lives exploring the mountains.

And while being a photographer and working on Instagram can be

Kuma and I return from a quick run (high energy dog needs exercise always).

an amazing photographer, partnering with brands and non-profits to shoot catalogs, design entire magazines and work on covers for

Pull myself out of bed, throw on running shoes

comments and get ready to post that day’s photo.

11:00 AM

Work for the day done, time to adventure.

11:30 AM

Packs packed, dogs ecstatic, meet up with our best human friend, Kait and our best dog friends, Cooper and Pip.

11:50 AM 1:00 PM

We hit the road.

Windows down, singing Beyonce at the top of our lungs.

2:30 PM

Arrive at the trailhead, an antsy dog pack ready to hit the trail.

3:45 PM

Find a creek to play in, take off our packs, snack and take photos of wildflowers.

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Find the perfect base camp spot, set up tent.

5:30 PM

Check out the alpine lake, play fetch with Kodi and his favorite stick in the lake, and filter water for dinner later.

6:30 PM 7:15 PM

Light the stove, ready for grub!

Time to explore a little more, bring my camera along to capture photos of the dogs wrestling and exploring the backcountry.

8:45 PM

Back at camp.

9:15 PM

All exhausted, time to snooze.

3:00 AM

Wake up, daypacks ready, dogs pushing noses against tent door ready to be let out.

5:00 AM

Paws and boots reach the summit.

5:30 AM

Watch the sunrise, all of us in awe of the view, wrapped in layers because it’s freezing or windy, sitting next to Kodi and Kuma and our best friends, smiling and thankful to be alive.

6:00 AM

Hike down, nap in a field of wildflowers, Kodi and Kuma as my pillows, and then coffee, always coffee.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

FINDING THE BROTHERHOOD OF FATHERHOOD TALKING ABOUT THAT DAD LIFE WITH PATERNAL PODCAST HOST, NICK FIRCHAU.

ARTICLE BEN WIESE | PHOTOGRAPHY PATERNAL PODCAST UPON

NICK

come onto his show and discussed their upbringings,

FIRCHAU QUICKLY REALIZED A DAD’S SUPPORT

ENTERING

INTO

FATHERHOOD,

their relationship with their fathers, the mistakes they’ve

SYSTEM WAS SOMEWHAT LIMITED IN COMPAR-

made with their children, and how other fathers can learn

ISON TO THE SEEMINGLY ENDLESS NUMBER OF

from such experiences.

WOMEN DISCUSSING MOTHERHOOD IN ONE

“I took the combined experience of being a podcast host

FORM OR ANOTHER. With a career in journalism in his

and producer and being a father and said, ‘maybe I can

back pocket and a clear vision for what was needed, he

find other men that are thinking the same things as me, or

decided the best way to find quality and diverse fathering

are having similar experiences as me, or different ones that

material was to make it himself.

are fascinating to me, and tell their stories,'” says Firchau.

As a longtime journalist for the Chicago Sun-Times and Major

“We found that most men are actually receptive to talking

League Soccer, Firchau felt that a candid podcast conversation

about the respective issues that they’re dealing with, and

about fatherhood with other men would become a necessary bit

because it’s their life, their story, they’re the expert."

of guidance. The only question that remained was whether other fathers would be interested in sharing their perspectives.

It didn’t take long for Firchau to discover that the answer

their children, perhaps someone out there will connect

to his question was a resounding ‘yes.' In 2018, Paternal

with another person and decide there is no longer a need

Podcast (PaternalPodcast.com) was born.

to attempt to go at it alone.

Professional football players, Seattle DJs, authors, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, barbers and many more have

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With Firchau’s podcast and the near two dozen guests that have openly discussed how to be the best father to

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Read on for past episodes "dadvice" and insight on fatherhood...

EMPOWERMENT & ENCOURAGEMENT "As a young black woman, my daughter FOLLOWING FOOTSTEPS "For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a dad because of the dad that I have."

— giving her all the empowerment and encouragement to fulfill all her dreams and achieve what she wants — is extremely important because the chances are she’s not going to get that value from anyone outside of the house."

THE GENERATIONS "It’s the story that my father can tell you, the story that my grandfather can tell you, and the story of his grandfather who was a slave could tell you: the way to operate as a black man is passed down generation by generation.

Discipline is a very heavy piece of it."

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT "When my son came, I just…I had no idea; I had no idea how fast you could fall in love with someone. I didn’t know how

RYAN HARRI S FORMER DENVER BRONCOS OFFENSIVE TACKLE

fast you become not even secondary, just on the periphery of your own life."

Quotes from the episode: Faith, Perseverance & Fatherhood in the NFL

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

(CON TI N U ED)

JAKE

FATHER OF A TRANSGENDER DAUGHTER

CULTURE SHOCK "This was a difficult time in her life, and you could sometimes tell that she was and is under a tremendous amount of internal conflict.

Because her sense of self is not mirrored in culture."

DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL "The conversation came up, and I had to ask, ‘look, do you want me to call you she?’ and the look of relief and understanding that her dad really loves her on this level was palpable."

BORN A PRINCESS "As

early

as

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remem-

ber, when she had a say in things, she gravitated toward all things feminine.

The first video that we have of her speaking is of her at seventeen months in a tutu saying ‘I a princess.’"

FINDING A NETWORK "I knew nothing. There are no models.

You figure out, 'ok this is happening, who do we look to?' Because there’s just not a bank of parents that have done this from this young an age. Of course, they exist, but to find that community and plug into is difficult."

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THE PARADOX OF FATHERHOOD MAKE AN APPEARANCE "The times that you can be there? That’s the most important thing. If you’re there, you're going to mess up some things, but it’s important to show up."

"I had a lot of anxiety about not messing my child up. When you have kids, first they can’t talk, so you have no idea what they’re thinking and feeling. Later, they can talk, but they don’t always tell you exactly what they’re thinking and feeling and you make horrible assumptions. Or, at least I did."

MACHISMO MEN "When you get down to it, the people that are not nice are the people that are feeling insecure and threatened. Machismo

ALEX BOGUSKY GRAPHIC DESIGNER, INVESTOR, FOUNDING PARTNER OF CRISPIN PORTER + BOGUSKY

and all that overly tough and rough and hard — all those are underpinned by insecurity."

Quotes from the episode: "The Elvis of Advertising" Wants to Soften Up August 2018 | Cherry Creek Lifestyle

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CHASING

side and making a move to do something she was truly in love with

WINDMILLS, A DENVER-BASED COMPANY THAT MAKES

as a career. Her willingness to re-evaluate and pursue something she

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It took a sick day to give JP the final push he needed. Home for the

RESISTANT AND IMPOSSIBLY SOFT FABRIC. Sarah and JP first

day from the office, JP ended up researching merino wool and where

met in their freshman dorm just a few days into their undergraduate

it came from (at this point, he already had a favorite merino shirt of

years at Bowdoin College in Maine. Their journey then took them to

his own, which he wore almost every day he wasn’t at work). In his

Washington D.C., where JP attended law school, and Sarah worked

research, he stumbled upon ZQ Merino, the same company Smartwool

as an actuary. After working as an actuary in the corporate world for

and Icebreaker use to source their merino wool. The company spent an

eight years, Sarah began building a photography business on the

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IT’S ALL NATURAL, BABY

(CON TI N U ED)

Sarah Box Photography

Sarah Box Photography

hour on the phone with JP talking shop and their willingness to begin a

adventure outfits and base layers. With merino’s temperature-regu-

relationship with him, as well as their passion for merino, inspired JP to

lating qualities and cozy texture, Chasing Windmills’ long johns and

pull the trigger. He decided to leave behind his law career for good and

short johns are a great first step to a good night’s sleep, but the

work with Sarah to build the company they had both been dreaming of.

versatile nature of merino wool combined with JP and Sarah’s classic

Sarah and JP designed Chasing Windmills with the goals of

design sense also means that these “pajamas” can accompany kids

embracing the adventurous spirit of childhood and connecting fami-

throughout the day in whatever adventures they pursue. Whether

lies to a sense of environmental appreciation and wonder. Their most

splashing around in a creek in a pair of short johns or wearing long

recent clothing lines include “short johns” and “long johns,” paja-

johns as a base layer while rolling around in the snow, these clothing

mas for both summer and winter that double as the perfect outdoor

lines are truly sustainable in that they adapt to many different uses.

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Chasing Windmills’ products are all designed with the couples’ deeply held environmental values at the forefront. The wool Sarah

meaning that after your merino clothing has lived a long, fulfilling life, it will ultimately return to where it came from — Mother Nature.

and JP use in their products come from merino sheep living in free-

Closer to home, JP and Sarah are constantly trying to find new

range, pasture-based systems in New Zealand and Australia, where

ways to make their Colorado business more sustainable. Their home

the sheep are free to be sheep! All of the ranchers JP and Sarah work

office is wind-powered, and Chasing Windmills is carbon-neutral,

with are ZQ-certified, meaning they meet stringent environmental

as Sarah and JP purchase carbon offsets for the carbon they do

and animal welfare regulations which include avoiding harm to the

use through TerraPass. Additionally, Chasing Windmills uses recy-

land that may be caused by ranching and, if necessary, mitigating

cled materials to print everything they mail, and JP and Sarah also

any impact they have. Also, merino wool itself is 100% biodegradable,

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IT’S ALL NATURAL, BABY

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based in North Carolina, that is working to make the textile industry in the Carolinas thriving and sustainable for both the industry as a whole and its employees.

The simple and flexible design of Chasing Windmills’ products also contributes to the company’s sustainability. JP and Sarah’s bed-

“We don’t want to be one of those companies that releases a new collection every month,” says Sarah.

Instead, they are carefully working to curate their Fall/ Winter 2018 collections, which will include updated versions of their thermal long johns as well as their essential, all-season hoodies.

ding line can transition easily from infanthood to toddlerhood, and their timeless clothing designs can be passed from one child to the

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next. As the company grows, Sarah and JP have kept their focus on

@chasingwindmillskids

“quality over quantity” at the forefront of their business decisions.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Eat The Rainbow MEET THE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BLOGGER WHOSE MOTTO IS, “I DON’T CHASE RAINBOWS, I EAT THEM.”

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IT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME. Each morning will involve the

Babycakes on her blog). She redefined “normal” for her family

organized chaos of getting the kids up, dressed, fed and out

and started eating and preparing healthy meals — full of fresh

the door on time — don’t forget the packed lunch. Ideally, a

veggies, fruits, nuts (“that help keep kiddos full”) and lean meats.

healthy packed lunch.

This is where supermom and health blogger Kelly Pfeiffer comes in. In 2012 Pfeiffer launched her blog Nosh and Nourish (@noshandnourish) as a creative outlet from her

So if you’re nervous about ditching an old school PB&J, Nosh and Nourish shared three easy, healthy and delicious recipes to pack a punch this school year.

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10-year accounting career. Six years later, she’s a full-time triple threat (stylist, recipe creator, photographer), has hired two contributors, photographed three cookbooks, and had the opportu-

“I created a new hashtag this year: #nourishedlikemom because kids

nity to create content for Target this year. Yes, the Target.

food doesn’t have to be that different than the meals us adults are

What started as a passion project has now turned into a full-

eating. Is it colorful? Is it nourishing? Is it real, whole food? If yes,

time career and a health-conscious lifestyle. Pfeiffer’s primary

then it’s perfect for all of us! So, these lunchboxes are variations

motivation to create healthy recipes was her daughter (AKA

of meals I also love to eat.”-Kelly Pfeiffer

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CULINARY CREATIONS

(CON TI N U ED)

IN THIS LUNCHBOX… + Super Greens Mac & Cheese + Broccoli "Trees" with Ranch + Pistachios and Cocoa Seedy Crunchy Bites + Blueberries & Blackberries

“Let's: 1) Eat more meatless meals. 2) Use reusable containers instead of disposable bottles and Ziplocs. 3) Recycle. 4) Buy local/reduce packaging,” Says Pfeiffer.

FANCY RAMEN NOODLE BOWLS Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS + 4 eggs

SUPER GREENS MAC & CHEESE

+ 3 ramen noodle blocks (12 oz total)

Yields: 1 serving

+ 1⁄2 tablespoon minced garlic

INGREDIENTS

+ 1⁄2 tablespoon fresh minced ginger

+ 1 box Annie’s Homegrown Creamy White Cheddar Mac & Cheese + 2 cups power greens (we used Taylor Farms) + 1 tbsp olive oil + ½ tbsp minced garlic

+ 1-inch green onions (diced) + 1 cup ramen noodle water (saved from cooking process) + 32 ounces chicken bone broth + 4 scoops Vital Proteins collagen peptides

+ ½ tbsp basil paste

+ 2 tablespoons liquid aminos (or sub soy sauce)

HOW-TO

+ 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Start with Annie’s Homegrown Creamy White Cheddar Mac

+ 1 tablespoon mirin + Juice from 1/2 a lime

& Cheese, made with rice shell pasta (totally gluten-free). Cook

+ 1 red pepper (thinly sliced - for garnish)

according to the directions on the box.

+ 1 cup red cabbage (thinly sliced - for garnish)

Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, saute 2 cups power greens with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tbsp minced garlic — for approximately 3 minutes until greens are wilted. Then, chop them into

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+ 1 tablespoon sesame oil

+ 1 cup micro greens (for garnish) + 12 Wasabi nori (seaweed) rectangles (optional - for garnish)

smaller pieces on a cutting board. Stir in 1/2 tbsp tube basil

+ 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

paste. Then, stir in the greens to the mac! Easy peasy!

+ 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper (for garnish)

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IN THIS LUNCHBOX… + Fancy Ramen Noodles + Soft Boiled Egg + Sugar Snap Peas + Seaweed + A Piece of Chocolate + An Adorable Love Note

IN THIS LUNCHBOX… + Yogurt Parfait with Strawberry Chia Jam + Purley Elizabeth Maple Nut Butter Granola + Fresh Strawberries + A Mini Meat Stick + An Adorable Love Note

“IN ORDER FOR THE NOODLES TO NOT TO TURN INTO A BIG BALL OF MUSH

“You are berry special! We love these yogurt parfaits with

BY LUNCHTIME, MAKE SURE THAT YOU STORE THE SUPER HOT HOMEMADE

homemade strawberry chia jam (it's surprisingly simple and

BROTH IN THE THERMOS AND PACK THE SOFTENED NOODLES AND SOFT

fuss-free)!” Says Pfeiffer.

BOILED EGG SEPARATELY,” SAYS PFEIFFER. “THEN HAVE YOUR KIDDO ADD IT INTO THE SOUP RIGHT BEFORE EATING IT.”

YOGURT PARFAIT WITH STRAWBERRY CHIA JAM Yields: 1 serving

HOW-TO Hard boil eggs — bring small pot to full rolling boil. Add in eggs and let boil on high for 8 minutes. Then remove eggs and put them in an ice bath (fill small bowl with ice, then cold water). Set aside.

Cook the ramen noodles — bring large pot to full rolling boil. Add in ramen noodle blocks and let soften for approximately 3 minutes. Use a fork to help separate the noodles, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Once softened and separated, strain the noodles over a large measuring cup saving 1 cup of the hot ramen water. Rinse the noodles under cold water then put them in a large bowl. Stir in 1 tbsp of sesame oil with the noodles. Set aside.

Saute the garlic, ginger and green onions in sesame oil for a couple of minutes, then add in the remaining broth ingredients. Stir with a whisk.

Then stir in the noodles.

Garnish with toppings: peeled and sliced soft boiled eggs, red pepper slices, red cabbage, micro greens and seaweed (optional).

INGREDIENTS

TO MAKE THE JAM:

+ 1 cup diced strawberries (fresh or

Add washed and sliced strawberries to

frozen — for the jam)

a small saucepan over medium heat.

+ 2 teaspoons honey (for the jam)

Stirring often, bring to a simmer and

+ 3 tablespoons chia seeds (for the jam)

add the honey. Lightly mash the straw-

+ 1 cup vanilla yogurt (Noosa Yoghurt

berries until you reach your desired

is a local favorite)

consistency. Remove from heat and stir

+ 2 fresh strawberries (sliced)

in chia seeds. Let sit until cooled. Store

+ 1⁄4 cup granola (Purely Elizabeth is a

in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

local favorite) + 1 teaspoon local honey (for drizzling)

TO MAKE THE PARFAIT:

Note: *The jam ingredients will make more

Spread a generous layer of the chia jam

than you need in your single parfait. Store

at the bottom & sprinkle with half of the

the rest in an airtight container in the

granola. Add all of the yogurt, then top

fridge for up to 10 days

with more jam, granola, fresh strawber-

ries and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!

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INSIDE MELISSA ALVES STUDIO MELISSA ALVES CREATES FUNCTIONAL AND ORNAMENTAL CERAMIC ART INSPIRED BY THE BEAUTY OF INDIGENOUS ART FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Her pieces evoke world travel through the use of warm earth tones in contrast with bright accent colors. Think Oaxacan textiles, Nigerian beaded thrones, indigenous American stoneware.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

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WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND? I grew up in New Jersey and spent six years living in Manhattan and Brooklyn after college. I ended up working in jewelry production making really small 14-karat pieces. I learned so much from that experience with attention to detail and everything, but the medium was hard on my body, my joints and eyes. I met my partner who is from Denver, and we were both ready to leave New York, so we decided to move back here.

HOW DID CLAY BECOME YOUR PRIMARY MEDIUM? I had taken a clay class on a whim in college and created one of my favorite pieces there that is still special to me. Then, when I lived in Brooklyn, I bought a set of handmade plates and bowls by ceramicist Robert Blue. They were thoughtfully decorated, and the weight felt so good in my hands. It really elevated the eating experience, and that’s when I realized I had an appreciation for the craft.

I feel so centered and grounded in Colorado. After moving, I rediscovered my love for clay and felt ready to open myself up to working with it again. It is really therapeutic and requires so much patience — it can be meditative.

TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT THE GLOBAL INFLUENCES EVIDENT IN YOUR WORK. My dad is Italian, but I am also half Colombian and grew up spending my summers there. We often took trips to visit the indigenous territories, observing their beautiful handwoven bags and textiles.

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I was always drawn to anything with warm earth tones of red and brown with bright pops of color, and I still love this color scheme across any culture, whether it is Colombian, American Indian, African or Oaxacan. You can really see that influence in the pieces I’ve been making more recently.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? I try to focus on the cultural significance of certain objects or adornments that I am drawn to and translate that into pieces that can be utilized by us in modern times. That color scheme I mentioned is a common thread, but I think my style is evolving. I’m moving away from the functional pieces like plates and cups and toward ornamental, decorative pieces instead. I’d like to consider incorporating my jewelry background into my clay work at some point as well.

WHERE CAN I FIND YOUR WORK? My art is available for sale at Sacred Thistle in Denver. I also have a booth at several art markets and shows around the metro area throughout the year, and there is a store on my website at melissaalvesstudio.com. Oh, and I post my most current pieces and updated photos on Instagram; my handle is @melissaalvesstudio.

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I was always drawn to anything with warm earth tones of red and brown with bright pops of color, and I still love this color scheme across any culture, whether it is Colombian, American Indian, African or Oaxacan.”

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OPEN HOUSE

ARTICLE CAROLYN DAVIDSON | PHOTOGRAPHY KYLIE FITTS

ASHER’S HOUSE HOW THIS DENVER FAMILY TURNED A 130-YEAR-OLD HOUSE INTO A MODERN HOME.

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AS THE OWNER OF RINO’S RIFUGIO MODERN, BRIAN PIGNANELLI SPENDS A LOT OF HIS DAY LOOKING AT MODERN DESIGN AND FURNITURE — AND HE’S CLEARLY A LOVER OF THE STYLE. So when you first walk up to his Victorian Farmhouse home in the historic district of LoHi, you may be surprised. After all, a 130-year-old fixer-upper — the third oldest house in the Highlands — isn’t exactly what you would expect a lover of modern architecture, design and style to gravitate towards. But four years ago when Pignanelli and his wife purchased the home for their family of three — five if you count the pets (one dog and one free-range bunny) — it wasn’t just about the style of the house.

And the house has truly been a labor of love for Pignanelli and his family.

“There’s nothing in this house that I didn’t work on in some way shape or form. I’m constantly still building something or adding something,” says Pignanelli.

Pignanelli has put his own spin on the historic house with modern touches of furniture, like the couch from Zanotta (available at Refugio Modern, of course), and small renovations to give the house a more modern feeling interior. Such as opening up the ground floor so that the floor plan flows from living to dining, into the kitchen, and finally into the outdoor patio (which Pignanelli says might just be his favorite part of the house).

Pignanelli hasn’t held back in making the space perfect for his young son, Asher. From the lego nook in Asher’s bedroom (Pignanelli grew up loving Legos and passed the toy pieces onto to his son, “It’s a blend [of mine and his]. He’s got every Star Wars set imaginable, and they all get taken apart and built into this [city]. He’s constantly building.”), to the suspended tree house hanging between two giant trees outside by the garage, Pignanelli has made sure that the home is the perfect space for his son’s childhood.

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“The driver, from day one, first and foremost, was to build a childhood home for Asher to grow up in,” Pignanelli says.

But the focus on the house as “Asher’s House” hasn’t taken away from the presence of Pignanelli and his wife, Ana Henry. Around the house are pieces of art representing Henry’s history and heritage in Barcelona, furniture that showcases Pignanelli’s love for modern design, and Pignanelli’s love of reusing different materials. Case in point: the Colorado coffee table in the main living room.

Without knowing the backstory, the piece fits seamlessly into the home, looking as professional and polished as any piece of furniture from a retailer. But the table was built from the crate that the sofa came in when Pignanelli needed a coffee table quickly.

Throughout the house there are pieces like this, furniture that is now used every day, repurposed for an entirely new life — even the tree house was once wood from the original home.

“You can see that I will recycle anything — I hate to throw out good wood or good brick…” Pignanelli says. “Those hundred-thirty-year-old boards sat in a pile before I built a table and I built a door for the wine cellar in the basement. And then I started the tree house, and I knew it had to be built from it.”

But for all of the hints and representations of the adults in the house, it’s clear through the space that the home was built with a very special 9-year-old in mind.

“I’ve called it Asher’s House from day one,” he says. “The whole build was about giving him that childhood home and getting it close to school. It was all about creating a house he could grow up in.”

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NEIGHBORHOOD

CHERRY CREEK

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

5080 E Quincy Ave, Cherry Hills

$6,450,000

$5,425,000

84%

50

5

10

401 S Garfield St #15, Cherry Creek

$2,995,000

$2,800,000

93%

22

4

5

226 Monroe St, Cherry Creek North

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

100%

10

4

7

442 S Vine St, Washington Park

$2,550,000

$2,550,000

100%

7

4

5

1026 S Williams St, Washington Park

$2,450,000

$2,500,000

102%

2

4

5

245 Krameria St, Crestmoor

$2,495,000

$2,395,000

96%

23

5

7

900 S Jackson St, Belcaro

$2,285,000

$2,250,000

98%

13

5

5

250 Jasmine St, Crestmoor

$2,150,000

$2,150,000

100%

5

5

5

178 S Hudson St, Hilltop

$1,999,000

$2,100,000

105%

5

6

5

323 Garfield St, Cherry Creek North

$2,200,000

$1,950,000

89%

43

4

5

140 S Clermont St, Hilltop

$1,950,000

$1,891,000

97%

26

6

7

211 Elm St, Hilltop

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

100%

1

7

5

140 N Downing St, Denver Country Club

$1,975,000

$1,800,000

91%

80

5

5

5406 S Cottonwood Ct, Greenwood

$1,639,000

$1,600,000

98%

11

4

5

1000 S Cook St, Belcaro

$1,595,000

$1,595,000

100%

14

5

5

11 Martin Ln, Cherry Hills

$1,899,000

$1,545,000

81%

45

5

4

942 S Cove Way, Bonnie Brae

$1,475,000

$1,500,000

102%

6

4

5

512 Cook St, Cherry Creek North

$1,695,000

$1,500,000

88%

54

4

6

280 Elm St, Hilltop

$1,450,000

$1,485,000

102%

4

5

4

1392 S Vine St, Washington Park

$1,499,900

$1,400,000

93%

88

4

5

59 S Albion St, Hilltop

$1,375,000

$1,375,000

100%

9

5

5

3080 E 5th Ave, Cherry Creek North

$1,398,000

$1,370,000

98%

16

4

4

1045 S Josephine St, Bonnie Brae

$1,399,000

$1,299,900

93%

38

4

3

2225 Cherryville Rd, Greenwood Village

$1,299,000

$1,299,000

100%

16

4

4

1025 S Race St, Washington Park

$1,595,000

$1,287,000

81%

87

4

5

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

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AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

5 RIDE LIKE A GIRL: THE 2ND ANNUAL COLORADO WOMEN'S RIDE DAY

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VELORAMA FESTIVAL

HALCYON YOGA SERIES

Velorama Main Entrance,

Halcyon's Rooftop Deck Pool,

2700 Blake Street Denver, Co

245 Columbine Street, Denver, Co

Velorama Festival returns for its sec-

It’s Monday, just breathe! Wine down

Grampsas Memorial Complex,

ond year in the RiNo Art District of

during happy hour yoga at HALCY-

4471 Salvia Street Golden, Co

Denver with a stellar lineup of bands

ON, a hotel in Cherry Creek’s Rooftop

Whether you’re a newbie or a sea-

and three days of music and cycling

Deck. Set your intention for the week

soned veteran, a roadie or mountain

festivities, Aug. 17-19. General Ad-

to come while watching the sun set

biker, join us for one of four fun wom-

mission, Premium, and VIP - single

over the Rockies, led by our favorite

en-led rides. Return from the ride to a

day and 3-Day tickets to Velorama

yogis from Pura Vida Fitness & Spa.

fabulous brunch by The Basted Egg.

Festival - are available now.

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Meet special guest, 14-time national

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21 LEARN TO CLIMB CLASS AT REI DENVER

1416 Platte St, Denver, Co

3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, Co

Learn the basics of the dynamic sport

SKINGRAFT roots in performance

of rock climbing in a relaxed, friendly

art-inspired fashion influence its sea-

atmosphere. In this class you'll get an

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overview of basic rock climbing gear

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its lifestyle-driven subcultures play a

and learn how to put on a climbing

Featuring a complimentary pint-sized

large part in defining the cuts, color-

harness. You'll then get individualized

pancake buffet for kids age 8 and un-

ways, and fabrication of the brand’s

instruction in belaying and climbing

der, where they can create "Pancake

signature dark, draping designs. June

on an indoor climbing wall. We'll also

Art" and enjoy supervised movies

29 - August 31.

discuss the differences between in-

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CHERRY CREEK ARTS DISTRICT GALLERY TOUR Cherry Creek Branch Library, 305

DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE PRESENT'S THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS

ART FITNESS TRAINING AT MCA DENVER

Milwaukee Street, Denver, Co

2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, Co

Art Fitness Training is a participa-

The Cherry Creek Art District (CCAD)

The regional premiere of the Dead

tory workshop designed to teach

is home to over 15 independent gal-

Sea Scrolls is a once-in-a-lifetime

all audiences how to look at and

leries and arts-related businesses, as

opportunity to see authentic Dead

appreciate any work of art. With an

well as local live theatre and the an-

Sea Scrolls, ancient manuscripts that

emphasis on close observation and

nual Cherry Creek Arts Festival.

include the oldest known Biblical doc-

easy to grasp principles, this work-

Complimentary guided tours take place

uments dating back over 2,000 years.

shop is designed to give all audi-

at 11am and 3pm every Wednesday.

On display until September 3, 2018.

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Local brews and local bands- all in the Plaza Beer Garden! Join us once a month, as we double the size of the Terminal Bar patio and host a FREE concert. Each month will feature a local band and New Belgium Brewery beers.

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This summer, New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat, a traveling beer, music and bicycle festival, celebrates its 19th sea-

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son offering a one-of-a-kind way to raise money for local non-profits, celebrate self-propelled two wheel travel, dress up in costume and be highly entertained by our touring band of ensemble comedians and world-class headlining musical talent.

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Westward Gallery

Forest Ferns, Acrylic on Canvas

48”x48”

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

ARTICLE KELLI RUHL | ILLUSTRATION SARAH LEITUALA

MEALTIME SANS MELTDOWN

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A ROUND-UP OF BOULDER’S ANTI-MELTDOWN MECCAS-WHERE FOOD, FUN AND FAMILY BONDING ABOUND

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Restaurant Group, you can expect both incredible food and a beautiful atmosphere at Next Door. Next Door,

Situated in its own 4,500 square foot park — complete

however, supports kids far beyond satiating their appe-

with an outdoor garden, covered pavilion and open-air

tites by partnering with Big Green, a non-profit that builds

seating — this eatery is a haven for kids and parents

Learning Gardens in schools across the country. Next

alike. Boasting an inexpensive kid’s menu, a wide selec-

Door also hosts a school donation program on Monday

tion of beers and classic beer garden fare, it's the perfect

nights called 50|4U, which donates 50% of food and drink

place for an evening out with the whole family.

sales to local participating schools.

BRIDER DenverBrider.com

THE SCHOOL HOUSE KITCHEN SchoolHouseArvada.com

A healthy, contemporary option, Brider allows adults the

School House Arvada has got kids dialed: as soon as fam-

chance to indulge in delicious artisanal food and drink

ilies take their seats, servers bring out kid-friendly snacks

while kids can enjoy yummy parent-pleasing options like

to keep little fingers busy. Appetizers like de-crusted

meatballs and polenta or chicken and veggies. At Brider,

PB&Js and chicken & waffle skewers are perfectly suited

adults can enjoy a trendy adult atmosphere while also

for sharing, while build-your-own flatbreads and burgers

appeasing even the pickiest of palates.

ensure no picky palates go unsatisfied.

Cherry Creek Lifestyle | August 2018

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