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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2019 PUBLISHER

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No Limits WE CAN ALL SAY THAT BEING A FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR TODAY IS IN GOOD TIMING. Every spring for our women's issue we take time to celebrate and get to know the women that are making a positive impact on our cityscape and continue to evolve the footprint of our thriving city.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, full-time mom, director, a teacher, we are each

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called for greatness, in the gifts we have been given. I believe there is a lot of inspiration to take from those that have the entrepreneur spirit which is to persevere again and again. To see things from an eternal perspective that what you are doing now will pay off years from now.

And isn't that the same in our daily walk, the choice to rise above the noise, the choice to encourage a friend, the choice to acknowledge that joy does not exist without hard work and sacrifice.

In these pages, you will see a glimpse inside our shoot with four Denver moguls at Gasmoney Studios, an insider on the face behind The Bindery, and an exclusive interview with Founder and CEO, Susan Kiely of Women with a Cause.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2019

FEATURES 32 Chef Q&A The Bindery Chef/Owner Linda Hampsten Fox on being a “female” chef and the benefits of being a tomboy.

38 Slow Flowers Sprouting Floral farmer and designer Olivia Terry talks Slow Flowers and Colorado blooms.

45 Meet Denver's Moguls The annual entrepreneur round-up

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20 Good Times 22 Around Town 26 Giving Back 32 Local Limelight 57 Inspired By 61

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CITING MICK JAGGER HEALTH ISSUE, ROLLING STONES POSTPONE TOUR, INCLUDING DENVER CONCERT The Rolling Stones announced Saturday that the band has postponed the North American leg of its upcoming tour due to a health issue with lead singer Mick Jagger. The North American portion of the “No Filter” tour was set to begin in Miami on April 20. The band was scheduled to play at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver on May 26. “Mick Jagger has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time as he needs medical treatment.

The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible,” a press release announcing the postponement stated. Tour promoters AEG Presents and Concerts West said people who have tickets to attend the shows should keep them, as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates. “I hate letting our fans down and I’m hugely disappointed to have to postpone the tour but am looking forward to getting back on stage as soon as I can,” Jagger said through the release.

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Women With A Cause

Every woman has an agenda. Every woman has direction.

Every woman has a reason.

But more often than not, it’s harder for some to find these things on their own.

This is where Women with a Cause (WWAC) steps in. This Denver non-profit’s mission is to empower women through financial literacy, providing them the education that leads to a well-paying, fulfilling career. WWAC is focused on bridging the common income and support gaps by providing a safety net while women achieve true self-sufficiency.

“Women come to us broken and abandoned,” says Founder and CEO of WWAC Susan Kiely. “But then they blossom, and when they leave us, they are empowered. They are no longer ‘victims’ that are dependent on men who mistreat them, extended families who

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belittle them and government aide. They become women who pay their taxes, empower their children and enjoy each new day.”

“I understand what these women are experiencing because I have a childhood background full of dysfunction,” says Susan.

Inspired by a World Vision AIDS Day breakfast in 2006, Susan

“My extremely supportive husband, Leo, and I have been mar-

took her first trip to India in February 2006, and met with the

ried for 49 years; thus I can tell them that there is healing. His

CEO at Operation Mercy, India, and opened a training center

proposal, ‘marry me, and I will make the money so you can save

for women now known as WWAC. The center first taught the

the world,’ has been the wind beneath my wings as I have helped

women how to sew so they could support themselves and

those who are often left behind.”

their families. It wasn’t until her husband’s retirement that she brought her work to Denver.

Susan grew up on the East Coast with a mother whose poor choices in men resulted in physical and sexual abuse for not only her but Susan as well.

But whether she realizes it or not, Susan is also that wind beneath so many women’s wings. At just 26-years-old, Ishamina Johnson is a mother of two and working to make her and her children’s lives just that much greater.

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“I am proud to be a scholar of WWAC because it was a program that I had to work hard to get into and I had to prove to them that I was ready to work and change my life,” says Ishamina.

“Now, I graduate from my transitional housing in six months, and I’m working towards a degree in human services, pre-social work from the community college of Denver. I also work part-time as a child care aide at a daycare.”

Ishamina is one of many who have benefitted from WWAC and shares her advice to anyone who may be feeling lost.

“Define your priorities. Put your faith and your kids first,

“Sometimes life is hard, but the hardships in our lives are necessary for growth.”

and everything else will follow. Don’t be afraid to do something just because you or someone else tells you that you can’t,” says Ishamina. “Sometimes life is hard, but the hardships in our lives are necessary for growth.”

In the six years since launching in Denver, WWAC has helped over 20 women graduate and begin a career.

“Since ’06 I have been the ‘staff.’ Yet our program is women, not woman with a cause. We depend on volunteers and the generosity of others,” says Susan.

“Two years ago I hired a dynamic young woman, Shellby Jones, and I hope that in three years she can take over the daily operation of WWAC.” “The minute Susan and I met, I knew I was looking at my next grand adventure,” says Shellby. “WWAC holds a special place in my heart. It is an organization focused on deep change, and it is impacting the lives of single moms and their children across the state.”

Shellby is currently the Senior Director of Operations a WWAC. “Lives are being changed. Generational poverty is overcome, financial health is achieved and freedom from all assistance and reliance on others is alleviated,” says Shellby.

For more information on WWAC or to apply, please visit WomenWithACauseFoundation.org.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

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THE BINDERY CHEF/OWNER LINDA HAMPSTEN FOX ON BEING A “FEMALE” CHEF, COOKING FOR CELEBS AND THE BENEFITS OF BEING A TOMBOY. ARTICLE ALLYSON REEDY | PHOTOGRAPHY LADD FORDE

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BOUNDARY-PUSHING CHEF LINDA HAMPSTEN FOX MADE A BIG IMPACT ON THE DENVER DINING SCENE WITH THE OPENING OF HER BRIGHT, SPACIOUS LOHI RESTAURANT THE BINDERY IN LATE 2017. But even though her name is relatively new to us diners, Colorado isn’t new to her.

Linda attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and always knew she’d return—she just needed to cook her way around the world first. Now, with the release of her first cookbook, we talked with Linda about being a female in a traditionally male field and her unconventional, refined menus.

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CHERRY CREEK LIFESTYLE: DO YOU GET ASKED

talking about Philadelphia and music and food and

ABOUT BEING A “FEMALE” CHEF A LOT?

philanthropy. When I met Huey Lewis, he immediately

LINDA HAMPSTEN FOX: Often enough. It’s great to see

said that he loved my shoes, so that was an ice breaker.

that support for women in business, especially a histori-

I think I will always be a bit starstruck with Jane Goodall.

cally male-dominated business. However, I also feel very

She is such a lovely, soft-spoken yet strong woman and

strongly that no matter what profession you have, you need

so humble. The day I drove up to Courteney Cox’s home

to be recognized on merit. A great female doctor wants to

in Malibu to help cook at a fundraiser for Jane, I was a

be recognized as a great doctor, not a female doctor.

little nervous, but Courteney brought me and her house chef some of her famous hard-boiled eggs. After that, it

CCL: CAN YOU BELIEVE FEMALE CHEFS AND

was just amazing to be there.

RESTAURANT OWNERS ARE STILL THE EXCEPTION IN 2019?

CCL: HOW DOES YOUR FOOD EXPRESS YOUR PER-

LHF: Unfortunately, yes. I always played sports with the

SONAL EXPERIENCE AND STORY?

guys, but a lot of women haven’t. I was a tomboy growing

LHF: How can it not? I think cooking is a deeply personal

up and so it was natural for me to throw myself into things

reflection of someone’s entire life. It starts as a child and

that boys were doing. I was never intimidated. It feels like

then continues through every stage of growth, every

we have an equal playing field and equal opportunities,

decision that led me to a new place or new ingredients.

although we are just at the tip of the iceberg. What’s

Diners recognize that with chef-owned restaurants. They

really exciting right now is we have a generation of young

want to understand who you are and what has led you to

women, like my daughter Emma, that feel it’s natural to

what you are doing. I learned traditional cooking from my

do anything you want in a career.

family, from my time living in Switzerland, my years living in Tuscany, my time working in Mexico, so my cooking is

CCL: YOUR REPUTATION IS VERY MUCH AS A

rooted in tradition. However, the creativity I put into every

PERFECTIONIST. HOW DOES THAT HELP (OR

dish is reflective of greater life experiences.

HURT) YOU ON THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SIDE OF OWNING A RESTAURANT?

CCL: YOU SOMETIMES USE UNCOMMON INGREDI-

LHF: I approach everything I do with a desire for it to be

ENTS, BUT COOKED IN AN APPROACHABLE WAY—

done well and right. I constantly do battle with some of my

WHAT’S BEEN DINERS’ REACTION TO SEEING, SAY,

kitchen staff about this. If it isn’t perfect, don’t serve it. If I see

GEODUCK ON THE MENU?

food come to the expo that has a missing ingredient or that

LHF: I love the lesser used cuts of proteins, but I think that

is slightly overcooked, I send it back. Having staff that holds

is more and more common to see in restaurants. They are

that same standard isn’t something that happens overnight.

delicious and fun to work with. Personally, I have done some

Establishing a standard and values for our business that

crazy menus over the years where rattlesnake and crick-

align with my own can make it hard to sleep at night. I am

ets were served, but my father grew up eating rabbits and

constantly pushing myself to be better, but also my team.

pigeons and took my mom gigging for frogs on dates before they were married, so my menus seem a bit tame in my opin-

CCL: YOU’VE WORKED AS A PERSONAL CHEF FOR

ion. I am extremely pleased with the reception of the menu.

SOME PRETTY FASCINATING PEOPLE. WERE YOU

I often hear from our guests that they chose the restaurant

EVER STARSTRUCK?

because of the menu, so overall I think we are doing a good

LHF: I was a little starstruck when I cooked for Amos

job of making guests feel that the food is approachable,

Lee, but within five minutes we were hugging and

rooted in tradition but most importantly, delicious.

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G I L D T H E L I LY FLORAL FARMER & DESIGNER OLIVIA TERRY PLANTS THE SEED OF SUSTAINABLE FLOWERS

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IF YOU THINK THAT BEING A FARMER WOULD BE ALL

This month, we met with Olivia Terry, who is a flo-

ROSES—YOU'RE WRONG. In this case, we're talking about a

ral farmer and designer operating out of Colorado soil.

floral farmer and, trust us. It's not all roses in more ways than one.

Initially, her budding farming career started in Pennington,

With over 400,000 flowering plants (don't quote me on that),

New Jersey at Chickadee Creek Farm in 2013. Now, she is

there are a whole lot of beautiful options when it comes to

based in Colorado experiencing one extreme to the next of

flower crops. Although when you're part of the Slow Flowers

growing sustainable flowers in an arid region. We picked

movement, that number gets cut, but still leaves the potential

her brain about the ins and outs of the Slow Flowers move-

for equally beautiful, regionally grown gold we know as flow-

ment, working in the floral industry and discussed her favorite

ers, but growing locally still leaves a unique set of challenges.

regional flower varieties to try this summer season.

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CHERRY CREEK LIFESTYLE: VERY SIMPLY STATED,

everything local, but realize that looks different from the photos

WHY FLOWERS?

of the bouquets that look wild and rustic, that were all made

OLIVIA TERRY: Flowers are everything. They bloom from

from the wild and rustic things that grow in Africa.

nearly all species of plants if you allow them to mature fully.

They are a critical food source (did you know you can eat

CCL: LET’S TALK FLOWER VARIETIES! WHAT ARE SOME

a Dahlia tuber like a potato?), they are medicine in many

OF YOUR FAVORITE NATIVE FLOWERS TO GROW IN

forms, they provide seeds and replenishment, they can

COLORADO AND WHY?

boost your mood and make a place feel like home, but most

OT: Oh where to start, my love has been long and matured for

of all, they are some of the most powerful yet delicate crea-

Yarrow. I loved growing it in New Jersey, and I have loved grow-

tures and all of our lives depend on them.

ing it in Colorado. It is native and super prolific, also a perennial, which a such a win! Sweet peas are also just the sweetest little

CCL: WHAT ARE THE FLOWERS YOU GROW GROWN FOR?

delicate blooms and delights that you can find in various parts

OT: I grow flowers for various reasons, but mostly because

of Colorado. One that I haven't grown as cut flowers but adore

I think we (farmers) just need to keep growing something,

when I am hiking and find it out on the trails is the Sego Lily.

anything! My flowers are grown for florists, for weddings and other occasions, for herbs and edible purposes, and for the

CCL: ON THAT NOTE, HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHAT

joy of providing beauty.

CROPS MERIT SPACE ON YOUR FARM? OT: I do think the future is going to be more and more depen-

CCL: I KNOW YOU’RE INTERESTED IN SUSTAINABLE

dent on perennials, so for my flower pursuits I am hoping

FLOWER FARM OPERATIONS. CAN YOU ILLUSTRATE

to continue to establish more and more perennials for the

SOME EASY EXAMPLES OF ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES?

profitability aspects and also the environmental benefits. A

OT: I think growing local flowers and then providing a local

balance is nice, so I choose things that are close species to

source of flowers, in itself is a super sustainable practice. In

ones that you find here, and also things that seem to grow

a time where flowers are readily shipped around the world in

well here without a lot of effort.

days and then driven all across this country, I think that the biggest service I can provide is reducing the carbon footprint

CCL: WHAT’S YOUR MOST CRUCIAL CROP?

on anything that can be done in a local region. It's a win-win

OT: That is a tough question because each season has its

for the consumer, for the farmer and the environment.

victories, but I feel like the most successful flowers that I have become dependent on here in Colorado are my euphorbia

CCL: YOU’RE ALSO A FLORAL DESIGNER. WHAT HAVE

(snow on the mountain) bushes, people love love love them,

YOU FOUND TO BE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CHAL-

and I am continually having to up my growing space for them.

LENGES TO GETTING MORE FLORAL DESIGNERS TO

Some other honorable mentions are Queen Anne's lace,

USE DOMESTICALLY-GROWN FLOWERS? WHAT ABOUT

Zinnias (specifically the queen lime variety), snapdragons,

CONSUMERS IN GENERAL?

sunflowers, strawflowers and the different grasses.

OT: I think the biggest challenge that I deal with as a flower grower and designer is that florist and consumers both want

CCL: WHAT HAS YOUR “EXPERIMENT” WINS AND

what they want and right now. We have been trained to have

FAILS BEEN?

endless amounts of whatever varieties we want and can have

OT: Some of my experiment wins have been growing a new

them shipped from across the world to replenish their desires. I

variety to me called "Honeywort" last season, it was super quick

think convincing consumers and florist why it is important to think

to grow, and lasted such a long time. Very gorgeous and people

of everything having a time, and a season that the plants thrive

really just loved them as much as I did! A fail for me was exper-

in and will naturally grow in is so hard for me. Everyone always

imenting with growing Eucalyptus in Colorado, which does

wants what I don't have in season, or what is impossible for

not happen, probably unless you were willing to produce them

me to grow in Colorado. Weddings are very challenging in that

continually in a greenhouse. I love Eucalyptus but can't seem to

aspect because customers get it in their heads they want to have

figure out the conditions for it here.

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Floral Farmer & Designer Olivia Terry

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GILD THE LILY

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CCL: CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT ANY EXCITING

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Another really cool thing that is happening this fall is that

UPCOMING PROJECTS YOU’RE WORKING TOWARDS?

my partner Josh and I are getting married! I have been work-

OT: A project that I have for this season is growing some

ing with designing flowers for nearly a decade, and finally,

flowers with an educational farm. It is definitely an exper-

I get to design my own wedding day! It is going to be a lot

iment in itself trying to grow plants with children around

this season, and we are having it in September, which feels

learning (mostly wanting to play), but it is an excellent oppor-

like such a crazy time for farmers who are getting the final

tunity for them to learn how this life works, and how they

harvest out and when a lot of other weddings are happening.

can be a part of bringing these seeds to life and seeing them

It will be a priority this season though, and we are happy to

through to their final stages and days.

take care of that need for ourselves.

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DENVER MOGULS

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Esther Lee Leach

@ CHERRY CREEK FASHION

Former producer, newspaper journalist and fashion editor, Esther is the originator of Cherry Creek Fashion, a digitally-forward fashion magazine whose raison d’être is to inspire its audience to “show up as their most authentic self.” The magazine was inspired by Cherry Creek’s well-dressed residents and seemingly endless array of boutiques and stores. Its written and video content spotlights different women who express their personal styles while growing their own businesses, such that by leading with the personal styles of its subjects, Cherry Creek Fashion also supports small, local businesses, many of which are women-run.

The magazine is confirmation that successful entrepreneurship is rooted in networking: “Denver has an amazing community spirit, and its entrepreneurs love to connect with others.”

Esther has her own network of ladies she refers to as #bossbabes, with whom she shares relationships of mutual support, such as Keren Nimmo of networking company Found(h)er, Annie Bloj of event website AnnieBloj.com and Leigh Gordon of The Scout Guide Denver, among others.

Since starting a television production company with her sister in St. Lucia years ago, Esther has always taken the entrepreneurial plunge, unafraid of failure, as she prefers to learn firsthand what works and what does not, because, “There is no one better than you to execute your idea, your brand and your business.”

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DENVER MOGULS

(CON TI N U ED)

Shae Whitney @ DRAM

It all started with a recipe for sage bitters Shae made on a whim, which was the impetus for her to begin creating other bitters concoctions made from wildcrafted, local plants. The bitters’ popularity among her bartender friends led to the genesis of DRAM Apothecary.

DRAM finds its history in an extensive line of bitters that were even featured at their own bar in Silver Plume’s former bread shop. Nowadays, DRAM adds to its bitters, syrups and switchels with a line of drops and sparkling waters that support the body in its resiliency towards stress by spotlighting adaptogenic herbs—which function to help your body handle stress—like ashwaghanda, eleuthero, skullcap, chaga mushroom, and cannabidiol (CBD) from organic Colorado hemp. Shae and her husband Brady produce DRAM’s products in Salida, where they also run an Airbnb on the Poor Farm where they live.

Moving to the 5 acres of sprawling land in Salida and expanding the national distribution side of DRAM is just one example of how Shae’s entrepreneurship is founded on independence and honoring her free will to “work any 80 hours of the week” she chooses; because for Shae, “entrepreneurship means freedom.”

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DENVER MOGULS

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Karina Christensen @ DENVER LUXE TEAM

Karina’s entrepreneurship was shaped by her time working for one of our country’s most famous, self-made entrepreneurs, Oprah Winfrey. The single most important lesson Karina learned from Oprah is authenticity, “She wanted to make sure that her beliefs and intentions were not diluted or hijacked…She is the ultimate example of how women can stay in control of their own businesses and control their destinies, yet stay true to themselves.”

Karina is a global citizen who calls Denver home. Her Denver Luxe Team is a real estate concierge service, which, just like concierges at 5-star hotels, anticipates the needs of and works for their clients during every step of the home buying/selling process. Karina and her team of specialists developed a seamless process by which clients, either on the buying or selling end, are always kept abreast of the status of their transaction.

From working with her team to thinking abstractly about entrepreneurship, Karina emphasizes camaraderie and networking in business: “Asking for help is not a weakness but a strength. So, plug into your network and watch your business grow!”

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DENVER MOGULS

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Carol Ferguson

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Carol is inspired by the emotional and historical

mother who was a painter. Growing up, I remember

aspects of jewelry and self-adornment. In her eyes jew-

always making things with my hands.” She returned to

elry is wearable art, telling a story about the individual

her first love following college and found her medium—

wearing it. “I encourage women to purchase jewelry that

metals. “My talent is in creating an actual jewelry piece

has intrinsic value. It’s not necessarily the most expensive

and building a collection around it with a voice and feel

jewelry, but the piece made of enduring materials by a

of its own.” For instance, her Bombus line is inspired

skilled artisan. That piece becomes something worth

by bumble bees, an environmental icon, and symbol of

investing in emotionally.” She uses recycled metals and

strength. “They should not be able to fly based on physics

conflict-free stones to create jewelry she envisions as

and their body mass to wing ratio…but they do.”

future heirlooms. “I want people to feel good about build-

Last year, Carol—along with her business and life part-

ing a wearable art jewelry collection that reflects who

ner, Kevin Mancini—combined their creative expressions

they are and their changing aesthetic over time.”

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Bret is a model turned interior designer and founder of The Fourth House (@thefourthhouse), an interior styling company with a focus on thrifted vintage goods.

Bret got her start in the creative industries by modeling and occasionally jumping behind the camera as a fashion stylist. For a model turned stylist, stylist turned set designer the natural next step seemed to be a move to L.A. (any creatives relate?), but it was clear that what inspired her creative journey was the community and family in Colorado. “[Denver] is my home. I would rather grow here and keep The Fourth House with our local makers,” says Bret.

Bret soon became associated with Guest House, a company that opened her world to interior design and home styling. Leaping off of the strong foundation they gave her, Bret launched her company, The Fourth House. The twelve houses in Astrology inspired the name, specifically, the Fourth House: House of Home, ruled by her own sign Cancer. It was something close to Bret's heart. The Fourth House pioneers a brand of home styling that connects modern elements with a touch of hominess.

There is an emphasis within the company to work with thrifted wares which lends the opportunity to partner with other local makers such as Meek Vintage and Haven. As far as styling insights, Bret can’t give away all the industry secrets but let us just say The Fourth House has its eyes on mixing of bold patterns and luxurious velvets. As Bret so eloquently points out, “While styling is a reflection of myself it’s about bringing everyone's vision together into a collaborative effort.”

The Denver creative scene has its eyes on Bret Alexandra. We are excited to watch where she goes with the Fourth House and her future collaborations. In the meantime be on the lookout for beautifully bold patterns, something thrifted or a touch of blue velvet.

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DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

355 N Gilpin St, Denver Country Club

$3,750,000

$3,207,600

86%

185

5

7

958 S Williams St, Washington Park

$2,520,000

$2,613,827

104%

1

5

5

101 Fairfax St, Hilltop

$2,695,000

$2,450,000

91%

34

5

7

1131 S York St, Washington Park

$2,350,000

$2,350,000

100%

13

6

5

325 Garfield St, Cherry Creek North

$1,950,000

$1,950,000

100%

24

3

5

964 S Gaylord St, Washington Park

$1,975,000

$1,825,000

92%

17

6

6

240 Hudson St, Hilltop

$1,850,000

$1,775,000

96%

14

6

5

518 Cook St, Cherry Creek North

$1,895,000

$1,775,000

94%

291

4

6

285 Eudora St, Hilltop

$1,799,999

$1,590,000

88%

41

6

6

100 Detroit St #405, Cherry Creek North

$1,565,000

$1,565,000

100%

13

2

2

120 S Clermont St, Hilltop

$1,875,000

$1,470,356

78%

28

5

7

645 Forest St, Hilltop

$1,395,000

$1,400,000

100%

5

5

4

77 S Ash St, Hilltop

$1,295,000

$1,189,610

92%

42

4

3

595 S Race St, Washington Park

$1,495,000

$1,175,000

79%

52

4

4

909 S Josephine St, Bonnie Brae

$1,150,000

$1,165,000

101%

5

5

3

521 Garfield St, Cherry Creek North

$1,175,000

$1,165,000

99%

78

4

4

415 Steele St, Cherry Creek North

$1,275,000

$1,164,000

91%

118

4

5

443 S Gaylord St, Washington Park

$1,245,000

$1,150,000

92%

21

4

3

270 Ash St, Hilltop

$1,295,000

$1,150,000

89%

19

3

3

250 Columbine St #506, Cherry Creek North

$1,100,000

$1,075,000

98%

3

2

2

1253 S High St, Washington Park

$1,039,000

$1,070,000

103%

2

4

3

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Cherry Creek Lifestyle | May 2019

“I am not here to help—for women are not weak. I am not here to fix—for women are not broken. I am here merely in service—for women are whole… and still, need each other for light in the darkness.”

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