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In December of 1991, the best video game in history was released, Super Tecmo Bowl. While there had been many football game predecessors, for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Tecmo Bowl was the first game to have every NFL team and use the real player’s names. Since this was pre-internet era, I honestly have no idea how excitement was built for its release, but at age fourteen, I was obsessed with getting this game. The house I grew up in was perfectly sized for our family, but certainly not considered large. This meant that there were only so many places my parents could hide presents, leading up to Christmas. As we grew older, the task of hiding gifts became more and more challenging for my folks. As the countdown to Christmas grew closer in 1991, I had a hunch that my parents had successfully secured Super Tecmo Bowl for me. I looked in all the usual hiding spots at home but to no avail. Finally, I found the treasure. Christmas was still two weeks away, and all I could think about was trampling defenders with Chiefs running back, Christian Okoye. I always considered myself an honest child, but one day, my curiosity got the best of me. The plan was simple; I would fake being sick on a school day so that I could play Super Tecmo Bowl while my parents were at work. The morning gameday arrived, I bamboozled my mom with some bellyaching in the morning. I’m sure a fake thermometer reading was also incorporated, but after thirty-two years, the details are hazy. The next step, opening the game’s packaging, required a bit more skill. I took a razor blade and carefully cut the cellophane in a way that I could slide the game out. That day, I played Super Tecmo Bowl for eight consecutive hours, then meticulously placed the game back in the packaging, taping the cellophane so that no trace of tampering was evident. I could have won an Oscar for my performance on Christmas morning. After ten years or so had passed, I did finally muster up the guts to tell my folks what I had done. Some may call my actions egregious, but I simply chalk it up to the magic of Christmas. We hope nothing but the best for you and your family this holiday season! Sincerely,

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Gift-giving and receiving is more than just a holiday tradition. By carefully choosing presents for those around you, you can use the end of the year to show them just how much you see and care for them. In fact, the act of reciprocating can actually strengthen bonds and increase a sense of community, which probably explains why it’s such a universal practice in our neighborhood, our city and well beyond our borders. It can also be universally overwhelming, even when you’re shopping for people you know really well. That’s why we compiled a list that’s full of instant classics for everyone on your list and maybe even a few things you

wouldn’t have thought to give as a gift, even if you saw them right at checkout. We’d also like to openly encourage you to browse the list with you in mind. If you see something you love, just circle it and leave it out as a sign from the universe for anyone in your life who might just need a little inspiration. As an added bonus, we focused our gift guide on a number of Denver-based favorites: HAVEN, BLOOM, Berkeley Supply Co, Alchemy, Modern Nomad and Miller Lane! So forget all about shipping fees, because this year we’re keeping it local for everyone on your list.

1. BLOOM Fluorite skull - $225 2. BLOOM Green Tamegroute Candle - $250 3. Berkeley Supply Co. Red Wing Heritage - 8828 Alpine Portage - $319 4. Conifer Mama Earth Body Bar by Circular Bodies - $16 5. Conifer Espresso Cup by Void & Form Ceramics - $24

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1. Modern Nomad C.C. Baby Black Fur Pom Pom Beanie - $27 2. Modern Nomad Dinki Human Ltd Moon Phases Sleepsuit - $38 3. Miller Lane Wooden Sushi Set $40 4. Modern Nomad Crane Baby Frankie Fox Plush Toy - $35

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It’s true! From little outfits and accessories to miniature versions of your favorite adult things, everything tiny really is cuter. And this section of gifts for kids is no exception! Whether you’re shopping for your little one or you have absolutely no idea how to talk to—let alone shop—for kids, these items are sure to make everyone in the room or on video chat say “Awww!” at the unwrapping.

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1. HAVEN Mohair Big Sweater Coat by Maiami - $802 2. Temple Of The Sun Jewelry Tana Ring - $190 3. Recital Glove in Antelope - $490 4. Recital Fond Sweatshirt in Mint - $325 5. BLOOM Rutilated Quartz with Lapis Backing and Dendritic Agate Earrings - $4,800 6. Yucca Mijeong Park Neck Warmer - $90

The theme for this section is cozy and chic, which we can probably all agree is the ideal dress code for winter in Colorado. As the temperatures drop down and stay down, add any of these items to her wardrobe for some structured whimsy and a high chance that strangers on the street will stop to ask her the absolute best question: “Where did you get that?”

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1. Berkeley Supply Co. Schaeffer’s Garment Hotel Rope Indigo - Standard Slim - $395 2. Edwards Pipe Shop, Montecristo Cigars 3. Jan Barboglio Big Shot Decanter - $325 4. HAVEN Recycled Cashmere Travel Wrap - $275 5. BLOOM Septarian and Assorted Crystal Solitaire Game - $400

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Does the man in your life “not need anything,”? What a coincidence! We know him too, and we put together our list with him top of mind. Browse through this section for some timeless wardrobe upgrade inspiration or to bring a hint of luxury to the den. We promise each item in this section is sure to be one of his new favorites.

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1. Modern Nomad Our Place The Perfect Pot - $165 2. HAVEN Blacksaw Peyote Reversible Throw Blanket - $398 3. Yucca Sin Ceramics Bora Berry Bowl - Speckled White - $98 4. HAVEN Bryar Wolf Rio Cactus Silk Lumbar Pillow - $416 5. “Feeding Each Other” by Nicole Vivita & Michelle Auerbach - $23.95

Speaking of cozy, home is where you hang your lights and light a fire on those chilly nights. The right accessories and pieces can bring warmth and personality to any space, whether you’re shopping for a recent transplant, a friend who just moved or someone whose home is in need of some new energy. Find the right pick for the right person, and this one really says, “I love you and I love the home you’ve created.”

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1. BLOOM Mountain Line Chocolate Bar Collection - $58 2. BLOOM The Global Pantry Cookbook - $35 3. 2022 Buona Notte Pianoforte - Pinot Noir - $35 4. Yucca Sin Ceramics Urch Salt Cellar - $42 5. Undestructable Hanging Propagation Station - $30 6. Modern Nomad BIDKhome Antique Brass Ice Bucket - $98

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“Never show up empty-handed” is a motto to live by. If your parents and grandparents didn’t say it to you growing up, listen up now. Before you head to a holiday party (or, if you’re lucky, parties!), swing through one of the spots in this section to grab a classic bottle of wine (alcoholic or NA) or mix it up with one of these fun picks that your host or hostess can choose to use during the gathering or save for themselves.

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1. HAVEN Glacial Clay Hair Pomade by Highland Style Co. - $27 2. BLOOM Moist Hand and Body Salve - $26 3. Alchemy Face Bar Rose Quartz Roller - $30 4. Recital Drizzle: EVOO for Finishing - $22 5. HAVEN Eucalyptus Steam Cleansing Vapors For the Shower $32

Before you proceed, we feel the need to warn you that these are not the stocking stuffers of your childhood. In fact, this roundup is potentially a bit more upscale than what your Santa used to bring you, and they may just ruin you for all the other standard go-tos. As such, we’re obsessed with each and every item. They encourage self-care and a moment of enjoyment in the everyday, so take this as a sign to grab one for you and for the stocking you’re filling. In fact, we might just have to recommend XL stockings this year! No matter what you pick for your nearest and dearest, we hope that your season is full of deep belly laughs, great food, better company and just one more hug before you go. Happy shopping and happy holidays!

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Tucked away at the end of a quiet culde-sac in the prestigious Cherry Hills Farm community, stands a home that’s a testament to opulent living. This stately residence, meticulously and completely renovated with a perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern sophistication, offers an unrivaled lifestyle in one of the best neighborhoods of Cherry Hills Village. “Most homes in this price point have seen, at best, a partial renovation and oftentimes need a lot of work,” says Josh Behr, The Behr Team’s principal broker. “To find one that has been completely renovated not in a location that's comprised or affected by negative attributes, whether it's a busy road or adjacent to an undesirable location, is very unique.”

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This exceptional residence not only offers a luxurious living space but also provides access to the exclusive amenities of Cherry Hills Village. With two neighborhood parks and direct access to the bridle paths leading to the Highline Canal, outdoor activities and nature are always close at hand. 24-hour security also ensures peace of mind and a strong sense of community. Upon arrival, it becomes immediately apparent that this home is something special. Situated on a lush and secluded one-acre lot, the property is surrounded by mature trees, creating a sense of calmness and privacy that's hard to find in the city. “It feels like you’re off in

“It feels like you’re off in the Connecticut countryside in the middle of Cherry Hills Village.” the Connecticut countryside in the middle of Cherry Hills Village,” says Josh. “Oftentimes what we run into is that people come in and have to take down trees to do landscaping. In this case, the original owner-builder of the property did a very good job and they routed the entire perimeter, giving it that eternally private feel.” This home is more than a house; it's an oasis where you can retreat from the commotion of everyday life. Step inside, and you'll discover a home that ties together timeless design with modern luxury. With five sizable bedrooms and seven stunning bathrooms, this residence offers both space and refinement. The heart of this home is the chef's kitchen. Custom William Ohs cabinetry, dual center islands, a Wolf range, Subzero appliances and a Miele espresso machine make this kitchen a culinary dream come true. The kitchen seamlessly flows into family and entertainment spaces, all bathed in natural light streaming through the abundant doors and windows that offer

captivating views of the tranquil outdoor surroundings. Whether you're enjoying a quiet family dinner or hosting a grand soirée, these spaces provide the perfect backdrop. The spacious second-floor primary suite is a lush sanctuary. The oversized bedroom exudes luxury, and the spa-like bathroom is a haven of relaxation. It features a luxuriant soaking tub, a European glass shower, dual walk-in closets and a stone fireplace, creating an ambiance of pure indulgence. This suite is like a private retreat within the home. The upper level is further adorned with three additional bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, offering comfort and convenience. Throughout the property, elegant stone fireplaces and meticulously curated beamed ceilings enhance the ideal flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. The basement is an entertainer's dream. Here, you'll find a modern home gym, a bespoke bar area, an expansive rec room, a wine vault and a separate guest suite. Whether you're working out, enjoying a drink with friends or hosting guests for the weekend, this lower level provides all the amenities you need. A property that seamlessly blends classical elegance with modern luxury sums up this rare offering in Cherry Hills Village. If you seek a residence that exudes sophistication and comfort in a community that offers the best of both worlds, contact The Behr Team—a trusted partner in your journey to find the perfect home—to experience the allure of this exclusive Colorado address.

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A Holiday Day Out in Denver

With winter’s arrival comes an array of activities to ensure your season is merry and bright. When you’re not at home, cozied up by a crackling fire, hot cocoa (or hot toddy) in hand, check out these local events that are perfect for dates, friend gatherings and family adventures.

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Market at Cherry Creek North

f millions of twinkling lights woven throughout the tree canopies don’t get you into the holiday spirit, then perhaps the fourth annual Cherry Creek Holiday Market will. Through December 24, dozens of local food, beverage and retail vendors line Fillmore Plaza, offering goods that make great gifts or something special for yourself. New this year is the Mistletoe Lounge, where live music is played and holiday-themed cocktails and zero-proof drinks are served. Visit CherryCreekNorth.com for more details.

Miracle PopUp Bar

ll Christmas, no kitsch. This year, Miracle brings its holiday pop-up bar back to Union Station. Expect a bustling winter wonderland adorned with colorful string lights and Christmas-y decor (garlands, ornaments, gifts, faux snow-filled tablescapes) and, of course, overflowing with inventive, hot and cold libations served in festive glassware. For reservations and additional information, visit MiracleDenver.com.

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lthough it’s one night only, this annual televised event is one of the most beloved in Denver. On December 2, more than 40 floats, sky-high balloons, displays from nonprofits and other local organizations and talented marching bands will follow a route through downtown in celebration of the holiday season. The parade is free, but you can buy grandstand seats on Bannock Street for $25 each. Visit WinterInDenver.com/Parade for everything you need to know.

Downtown Denver Ice Skating Rink

very year, skating novices and experts alike lace up their skates to glide across the rink in downtown Denver. Bring your own pair or rent them on-site ($11 for adults, $9 for kids 12 and under; skate walkers are $5 each). Locker rentals are also available to store your stuff while you hit the ice. Insider tip: The rink usually stays open on snowy days, which makes for a magical photo op. Visit WinterInDenver.com/Rink for FAQs and more information.

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Blossoms of Light

enver’s Botanic Gardens is stunning no matter the season, but Christmastime is especially enchanting. Held at the York Street location, Blossoms of Light is the perfect way to end a festive day in Denver. In about an hour, you can stroll the light-filled pathways and admire the changing displays on the grounds. On particularly cold evenings, grab a warm drink at the on-site café. For Blossoms of Light tickets, go to BotanicGardens.org.

Ice! at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

his holiday exhibit features an astonishing two million pounds of ice, beautifully hand-carved in scenes from the film "A Christmas Story", plus an enormous slide also made entirely of ice. (Last year’s theme was Charlie Brown and was truly a sight to see.) The space doesn’t get above 9 degrees, so be sure to bundle up with plenty of layers, a hat and gloves. Complimentary parkas are also provided. Adult entry is $29.99, children are $19.99, and kids under 3 are free. For tickets, go to Tickets.GaylordRockies.com.

Santa Paws Photos at Cherry Creek Mall

n December 4 and 11, bring your pets to Cherry Creek Mall for a fun holiday photo shoot featuring the man himself, Santa Claus. Walk-ups are accepted but reservations are recommended. Santa Paws photos are taken from 5-7 p.m. on the lower level near Neiman Marcus. To save your spot with Spot, go to ShopCherryCreek.com.

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Meet Denver Artist Noelle Phares, Who’s Finding the Abstract in the West’s Changing Landscapes ARTICLE BY KATHERINE OWEN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY POPPY & CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER

For many artists, the call to create comes first—the medium and subject matter fall into place later. For Denver artist Noelle Phares, the arrival at a career as an artist took a different path. “By the time I decided to become an artist, it wasn't really because I thought, 'I have to be a painter,'” Noelle explains. “It was more a feeling of, ‘God, I love the natural world.’” Noelle’s work, which draws on paints, pastels, inks, pencils and sometimes even thread to capture entrancing scenes of nature, meditates on “the ever-encroaching presence of humanity into previously pristine open spaces.” Take for example her piece, “Phantom Limb,” in which she portrays a glacial landscape in Alaska that’s quickly changing due to climate change; the piece begins with a palette of warm oranges, pinks, and periwinkle—colors Noelle draws, very technically, from the way “light refracts off of snowy surfaces.” Then, she introduces an abstraction of architecture to reference the human footprint. “The periwinkle tones of the piece draw the viewer in, as the glow of a snowy landscape really would. I typically paint about landscapes that are vulnerable, and in this piece, the major negative impact of climate

change is glacial melt, so I wanted to symbolize that without painting it too literally,” Noelle explains. “Here, I used a cluster of lines as a nod to the downward flow of melt—they did the job of introducing that symbology while also serving as an interesting design feature that contrasts with the organic shapes of the mountains. I like to use abstract shapes and features that resemble architectural lines as nods to the human footprint on that landscape, instead of presenting these themes directly. First and foremost, the painting should be beautiful, and secondarily it should invite the viewer to ask deeper questions about what’s really going on with that specific terrain." “I tend to use palettes that are rooted in the natural tones of the landscape itself but also draw on the emotion that I want the viewer to feel as they look at the painting,” Noelle continues. “For example when I want the viewer to feel nostalgic, I introduce a lot more haze and atmospheric colors than I would in a painting that I want the viewer to feel like they are in now, in which the colors would probably be bolder and the lines harder.” Noelle’s abstract but highly analytic approach makes sense with her professional background; she holds an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and a master's in CONTINUED >

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environmental data science. Before a leap of faith into full-time artistry, she spent ten years working in tech and thinking about landscapes as geospatial data sets. Throughout that time, painting was something Noelle did for fun but didn’t see as a career path. “I just didn't have anyone in my life who was a working artist,” Noelle explains. “My academic focus was always on the sciences. I wanted to learn about the building blocks of life and those topics demanded my full attention through my twenties. I felt as if I needed to understand how the universe worked before deciding how I would leverage that information in my career later on.” But after a decade, Noelle reports the office atmosphere, computer screens and “abstract techie

“There's nothing better than being out skiing and randomly looking down from the lift and seeing someone wearing a pair of skis that I've designed.”

someone wearing a pair of skis that I've designed. That's happened twice, so it doesn't happen that much,” Noelle laughs. “But when it did, I thought, 'Dang, that's pretty cool.'” Yet still, one of the greatest changes in her art career so far, attests Noelle, has been becoming a parent. She and her husband welcomed a daughter in early 2023, and it opened a whole new set of questions for her to explore in her work. “A lot of people told me that having a kid would change my perspective for the better. And I just didn't know how to believe them, because you just don't know what you don't know,” Noelle says. “I wasn't someone who had a strong vision about who I would be as a parent, but luckily those people were right. Having a child has absolutely underscored how important it is to me to make sure that she has clean air to breathe and water to drink. And maybe even mountains that she can go back to where she doesn’t have to hear the sound of a road.” To learn more about Noelle, visit her website at NoellePhares.com or find her on Instagram at @ noellephares. Look for her upcoming exhibition at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, which opens next June, or catch her work at the 2024 Telluride Mountain Film Festival.

work” wore on her: “I kind of threw up my hands one day, feeling that this is just not what I am.” So she made the leap. Today, her art can be found not just on the walls of galleries and collectors’ homes but on skis, SmartWool socks, Merrell gear, beer cans, wine bottles and more. For someone like Noelle, who reports an insatiable craving for new–be it food, travel, or art—the product collabs offer the chance to envision different methods and outcomes for her work. “There's nothing better than being out skiing and randomly looking down from the lift and seeing

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Since they opened this past June, sap sua, on East Colfax in Denver, has offered a unique and contemporary dining experience showcasing the diverse and engaging flavors of Vietnam through the lens of a first-generation Vietnamese American. Chefs Ni and Anna Nguyen strive to present a wide range of elements of Vietnamese cuisine to their community with their non-traditional food. Chef Ni describes his drive to include these aromas and flavors into Denver’s culinary canon by bringing up his experiences eating the same food growing up and possibly getting teased by his fellow classmates at lunchtime. “If I can get them to understand what

fermented shrimp paste is, or what fish sauce is; the ingredients that we use in our daily lives,” Ni says. “Then, maybe in the future, stinky lunch boxes—like when I was growing up—won’t be a thing anymore, if we can expose more people to Vietnamese food.” What finally came to fruition as a brick-and-mortar space this past June, had been percolating for over ten years, ever since the Nguyens met in culinary school. With both chefs previously working in a varied range of high-profile restaurants and cuisines in the Los Angeles area, Ni decided to hone his focus on the traditions he loved and learned about, growing up as a first-generation CONTINUED >

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