Highlands Ranch March 2017

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Lifestyle Letter

What makes a house a home?

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read once that a cat makes a house a home. While I do have a cat that pretty much never leaves the house, I’m just not willing to give her that much credit.

It feels so cliched to say it’s a family that makes a house a home, but for me “home” is felt in those corners of the house with tangible evidence of our lives together -- the couches where we watch movies, the kitchen where we cook, eat and talk about the day, the mélange of shoes by the front door, and the “catchall” table in the entryway that plays host to keys, phones and sunglasses.

Whatever “home” means to you, we hope you’ll enjoy our annual Home Issue! Our writers, editors and photographers had so much fun rounding up beautiful, comfortable trends for the home. We love the thoughtful upgrades that made one suburban home really stand out from the rest in our story “Fresh Perspective” (p. 24). And we didn’t forget the creature comforts that make us never want to leave home. We’ve got tulip tables, “Modern Home Gadgets” you won’t believe you ever lived without (p. 18) and Vines owner Teresa Engel’s favorite wines and accessories.

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Departments 8

Good Times

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Around Town

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Times Past

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Water & Woods

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Open House

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Home gadgets that turn your home into a smart home.

24 A Fresh Perspective

Thoughtful upgrades and contemporary styling

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Good Times

Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon

The Highlands Ranch Chamber’s Annual Chairman’s Inaugural Luncheon in February welcomed new board members, acknowledged the dedication of outgoing board members and passed the gavel to the new board chair.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

KEYSTONE RESORT EXTENDS SEASON THANKS TO RECORD SNOW

ATENCIO. In his original search for a truly inspired ring, John got the girl by creating the ring himself. The rest is history. Luminaire returns to re-create that special moment.

Reflecting light and brilliance, each Luminaire ring is designed

by John with a conflict-free, ethically mined diamond – one that has been curated for brilliance. In Rose, White or Yellow 18K Gold Settings, each Luminaire Ring is set with a white or exotic colored diamond. Each is a personal statement – in a combination that is beautifully original. The Luminaire Diamond Ring Collection reflects John's artistry, authenticity and continued commitment to fine quality and exquisite detail.

With nearly 16 feet of snow so far this season – the snow-

Retail priced at $2,500 and under, Luminaire is inspired to appeal

iest winter at Keystone Resort in at least 10 years – the resort

to Millennials, the soon-to- be-bride looking for a unique personal

announced today that it will extend the season by one week to

statement – and the multi-generational looking for a right hand ring

Easter Sunday, April 16. Following the third snowiest December in

or a suitable gift. Most simply stated, Luminaire is about LOVE and

Keystone’s history with 81 inches or nearly seven feet, the resort

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has already received another 81 inches of snow this month alone with a week still remaining before February arrives. This marks the first time in resort history that Keystone has received 80 inches or more of snow in back-to-back months.

TEAM REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL MARCH 25 FOR ZONTA’S APRIL 8 TRIVIA NIGHT Excitement is building for the 13th Annual Trivia Night presented by Zonta Douglas County on April 8.

Zonta Douglas County hosts Trivia Night to raise funds for local and regional nonprofits and for a lucky student heading off to college.

Teams of six adults compete in eight rounds of mind-bending trivia for cash prizes that range from $300 to $900 for the top three winning teams. A decadent dessert bar, snacks, beverages, door prizes, and opportunities to win great silent and live auction items also are included with team registration of $300 During the past 12 years, Zonta Douglas County has donated more than $85,000 to local charities, and gave more than $12,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors. Members also donated more than 900 hours of time to local nonprofits last year alone.

“Trivia is a fun way to raise money to help women and children in our community,” says Rhonda Bolich-Lampo, Trivia Chair. “The event takes places at Kirk Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. We are just over half full for team sign-ups so we encourage interested players to sign up soon.” ZontaDouglasCounty.org

“The record breaking snow seemingly has not stopped falling the past two months,” said Mike Goar, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Keystone Resort. “We’ve received more than 13 feet of snow in December and January, the second highest combined total ever for those two months."

DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES EXPANDS ADVENTURE PASS PARTNERSHIPS FOR 2017 Douglas County Libraries’ Adventure Pass program is expanding in 2017 with the addition of Denver's Clyfford Still Museum as a

The extension provides guests additional time to enjoy a spring

partner. Through the Adventure Pass program, library patrons can

trip to Keystone, where bluebird days, warmer temperatures, and

reserve free passes to six local cultural institutions, including Clyfford

spectacular skiing and riding conditions await. KeystoneResort.com

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Douglas County Libraries’ 2017 Adventure Pass partners include Clyfford Still Museum, Butterfly Pavilion, Denver FireFighters Museum, Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, Dinosaur Ridge, and History Colorado Center. Free passes to these local attractions may be reserved for a specific day, up to 30 days in advance. For more information or to reserve a pass, DCL.org.

Times Past

# D ESIG N D ECO D E D EERO SAARINEN'S TULIP TABLES & CHAIRS

ARTICLE ANNA SMITH, ANNABODE + CO. ILLUSTRATOR NEIL MACKAY

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n honor of Spring’s imminent arrival, this week’s icon of design is…Eero Saarinen’s Tulip tables and chairs!

Crazy name, crazy furniture. This guy is a little confusing, as his daddy-o, Eliel

Saarinen was also a famous designer and director of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, where Saarinen eventually taught as well (I know you must be getting sick of hearing about that place, but I swear–it’s a good name to know!). But I do know you’ve seen his tulip tables, and you probably recognize his chairs as well!

So, what’s the story behind these Mod pedestal pieces?

Saarinen was born and raised in Finland and emigrated to America with his parents when he was just 13. After studying sculpture as a young man in Paris, he trained as an architect at Yale.

Fun fact alert: Saarinen’s buildings and monuments are all around us! Not only did he design the St. Louis Golden Arch, but the TWA terminal at JFK and Dulles International Airport.

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Saarinen is credited, along with Eames (and Bertoia–the poor guy always seems to get neglected) with launching and popularizing organic sculptural furniture forms. The Anna Smith, interior stylist

tulip chair and tables, first released by Knoll in 1958 just

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Said to have been inspired by a street sign, they were formed from an aluminum base and fiberglass shell.

Although Saarinen wanted the pieces to be manufactured from a single material, plastic hadn’t yet been developed in 1958 that was strong enough for the design. Plastics had become incredibly popular in furniture design of the 1960s, serving as an antidote to the hard, cold surfaces of Bauhaus modernism. Rather obviously, plastic also lent itself much more easily to organic sculptural forms than, say, tubular steel. And it was cheap. Win, win.

Saarinen liked to say that his tulip tables and chairs cleaned up “the slum of legs” that supported basically all tables and chairs. I’d have to say I agree with him–his tulip tables are lovely in their simplicity and clean lines, don’t you think?

Sources: Four Centuries of American Furniture by Oscar Fitzgerald, Knoll.

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Water & Woods

Garden of

HOPE 7 STONES CREATES A PLACE OF BEAUTY AND REFLECTION TO HELP FAMILIES HEAL ARTICLE ROBIN BOND

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e’re about the living,” says Doug Flin, lead architect and one of the founding partners of Seven Stones Botanical Gardens Cemetery, located on 35 pristine acres off Titan Road in Roxborough Park.

At once a park, a garden and a gathering place for families, Seven Stones has thrown out the old rules on how families memorialize their loved ones.

“We’re taking an untraditional approach to meeting families’ needs at the most difficult time in their lives,” says Flin.

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ones can sit, turn on the fire pit, listen to the water, cry, laugh, tell stories, really connect with their loved one. Whatever that means to them, that’s what we’re about. We’re not a drab, scary place.”

Indeed they are not.

Comfortable seating, babbling brooks, walking paths and spectacular views are just a few of the ways Seven Stones has created a serene, inviting place for family reflection and togetherness.

“We’re very different from the traditional offerings you find at other cemeteries,” says Flin. “We have families who

might want a green burial, or perhaps they want to have an especially celebratory gathering, where they can laugh, cry, drink bourbon. They come with bumper stickers and markers for the casket.” Seven Stones also sees families whose loved one has been cremated, but they haven’t been ready to part. “We help families who may have had to make difficult decisions at the end when they were exhausted. The family starts to have mental gymnastics and ask, ‘Did we do enough?’ We can help commemorate that person’s life in so many ways, perhaps in the form of art, sculpture or a garden.”

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LEARN MORE Seven Stones sees itself as a “repository for stories,” and this is where it gets high-tech.

Each family receives a QR medallion they can scan into their smartphones that pulls up stories, photos, and videos, and can even connect to a family website if there is one. “Every memorial has that. We see it as part of the healing process. “ Other departures from the status quo include monthly “Time and Togetherness” events that draw a range of age groups, with art, music, wine and cheese. “This is about the living,” says Flin.

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MEVO: We have countless ways to document our lives—social media,

photo sharing sites and live streaming, to name a few. However, Mevo is taking it a step further, allowing you to “share the events that matter most in your life with the production value these events deserve,” with professional-quality and sophisticated storytelling. GetMevo.com

THE LIGHT PHONE: This “phone away from

your phone” is a slim, credit card-sized phone that works with your existing phone, designed to encourage you to “go light,” allowing you to maintain a peace of mind by still being reachable, but leaving behind the distractions from walking around with a computer in your pocket. With numerous specifications and customizations, The Light Phone will help you unplug—without feeling like you’re too far from home.

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MODERN HOME GADGETS (CON TI N U ED)

PLANTY: For those who weren’t born with a green thumb, be happy you were

born in today’s vast world of technology. Gone are the days of killing plants and here are the days of staying connected with nature. Connected with a mobile app and sensors, Planty measures temperature, soil moisture and illuminance, allows you to water your plant remotely, alerts you to when the growth environment for your plant becomes unsuitable and offers you gardening tips for indoor plants. NThing.net

PRIZM SPEAKER: Is there a point

where your devices know you so well it becomes creepy? Prizm—a brain for your speakers—may toe that line. By identifying users in the room through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals and detecting the mood in order to play the best music without any help, Prizm analyzes your streaming playlists and remembers your preferences each time you interact with it, understanding what’s happening in the room and choosing music accordingly. MeetPrizm.com 20

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DROP KITCHEN SCALE: They say the best way to someone’s heart

is through their stomach, and the connected Drop Scale and Recipe App is making it easier than ever before. Drop’s kitchen scale works with the Drop Recipe app, allowing you to choose from hundreds of top-quality recipes. With smart scaling, step-by-step instructions, recipe adjustments based on how much of an ingredient you have on hand and alternative ingredients to use when you left something off your list at the store, Drop takes the stress out of cooking. GetDrop.com

SENSORWAKE ALARM CLOCK: Have

you ever dreamed about waking up to the smell of toast or a nice, hot cup of espresso? It’s now possible with the SensorWake Alarm Clock—the first olfactory alarm clock. Gradually awaking you using scents like croissant, toast, chocolate and peppermint, the alarm clock uses carefully selected scents designed to awaken the most pleasant emotions and memories that connect you to the scents. Maybe that means Monday mornings won’t be so bad after all! SensorWake.com March 2017 | Highlands Ranch Lifestyle

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Healthy Lifestyle

A TRIAD OF WELLNESS PEACE, LOVE AND PAMPERING WITH MASSAGE GREEN SPA

ARTICLE JODI HORNER | PHOTOGRAPHY RAEMI VERMIGLIO

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ith the holidays long behind me and spring staring me in the face, it was time to rejuvenate. I’d enjoyed massages and facials in the past, but I wanted something more; I wanted to recapture a sense of wellness.

A few hours at the Highlands Ranch Massage Green Spa sounded like the perfect ticket. I had never been there, but through the grapevine, I had heard they provided a triad of services that complemented one another.

I scheduled myself for a European spa facial, a therapeutic massage, and an infrared sauna session.

My appointment began with a hydrating facial. Lying on the heated table, I welcomed each mysterious substance slathered onto my face—some were cool, some creamy, some tingly. My aesthetician explained the purpose of each treatment as it was applied. The star of the facial was a wonderful-smelling raspberry and peach enzyme treatment, a deep exfoliator with anti-aging elements created to soften skin and reduce inf lammation. I checked the mirror when we were done: my face felt clean, and my skin looked more even-toned and alive!

The massage was nestled between the facial and infrared treatment. A warm-up Swedish massage laid the foundation for deep-tissue work by my myotherapist—that’s professional-speak for “massage therapist.” Since it had been too long since my last massage, my tight muscles at first berated, then thanked me for the therapeutic workout.

Up next: the infrared sauna therapy. Its wonders began with solitary me time inside the cedar booth. I took advantage of the iPad on the wall (equipped with wifi) and cool water while waves of short, mid and far infrared emitted from the heaters. It felt like a warm spring day — except this spring day provided therapeutic anti-aging, detoxifying, and pain-relieving benefits! I melted into the open road of time to simply read and relax.

By the end of my appointment at Massage Green Spa, I was patting myself on the back for taking the break to gain the wellness I sought. The world now seemed more manageable and uncluttered. It was easily the best decision I’d made for myself in a long time!

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Open House

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE THOUGHTFUL UPGRADES AND CONTEMPORARY STYLING BRING A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TO THIS HOME. ARTICLE KRISTIN DOHERTY PHOTOGRAPHY LIV SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

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n a neighborhood development, it’s common for each home to look quite a bit like its

next-door neighbor. That’s why the thoughtful personal touches make such a big statement at 3921 Timeless Drive in Castle Rock.

“There are a lot of homes nearby that are of like quality, but the previous owners did a really fantastic job executing some of the upgrades,” says realtor Josh Behr. Those upgrades, including hickory hardwood floors, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, take this home a step above the rest on the block.

Josh especially loves the modern lighting additions: “They put a really sophisticated touch with their lighting fixtures,” he says.

Brightening the space are lights such as a mid-century modern webbed orb in the living room, sleek dangling fixtures above the dining room table and oversized bulbs hanging over the kitchen island.

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Beyond the previous owners’ thoughtful hardware renovations, the home has a contemporary style that will last. Realtor Lisa Behr calls attention to the in vogue designer colors: Muted gray walls, white cabinetry, and woodwork, with shades of blue speckling the interior.

That’s not to say the upgrades made all the difference: The home’s architecture provided a solid foundation on which to build. “It’s a fantastic home, layout wise,” Josh says. “The house has tremendous light and volume.”

An open floor plan connects the spacious family room, dining space, and kitchen, making the first floor breathable and livable. Vaulted ceilings and generously sized windows make the space feel large, and in warmer months, the deck extends the living space outdoors.

The openness continues upstairs: A roomy loft — perfect for a kids’ playroom or lounge area — greets you at the top of the stairs. The master suite feels expansive, with a spacious bedroom, luxury bathroom, dual closets and a laundry space. The two other second-floor bedrooms are connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

From top to bottom, Lisa describes it as “a charming home with youthful finishes.” And that’s something you don’t find around every corner.

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Open House

(CON TI N U ED)

OPEN OFFICE Though tucked away from the main living space, the ample natural light and bright colors make the office feel anything but secluded.

UNDER THE SUN A textured, spherical chandelier centers the living room, emphasizing the vaulted ceilings and drawing attention to the cozy stone fireplace.

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NEUTRAL GROUND Stainless steel, granite countertops, a ceramic backsplash and white wooden cabinetry come together for a kitchen that's balanced in color and texture.Â

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Single Family Homes

HIGHLANDS RANCH January–December

2015

2016

Average Price

$424,796

$461,832

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$206

Average Days on Market Highest Price

January–December

2015

2016

8.7%

Average Price

$718,096

$669,800

-6.7%

$221

7.2%

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$228

$224

-1.7%

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22

22.2%

Average Days on Market

64

65

1.6%

$2,206,367

$2,604,938

18.1%

Highest Price

$1,950,000

$1,655,000

-15.1%

728

689

-5.4%

Properties Sold

54

53

-1.9%

99.0%

98.8%

-0.2%

% Sold Price to List Price

95.3%

96.4%

1.2%

Properties Sold % Sold Price to List Price

CASTLE PINES NORTH

% Change

Single Family Homes

January–December

2015

2016

Average Price

$565,799

$579,789

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$201

Average Days on Market Highest Price Properties Sold % Sold Price to List Price

SIngle Family Homes

LONE TREE

% Change

CASTLE PINES VILLAGE

% Change

Single Family Homes

January–December

2015

2.5%

Average Price

$960,554

$1,060,040

10.4%

$209

4.2%

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$287

$306

6.7%

44

57

29.5%

Average Days on Market

139

135

-2.9%

$2,300,000

$1,465,000

-36.3%

$3,075,000

$3,900,000

26.8%

122

110

-9.8%

Properties Sold

107

107

0.0%

96.5%

95.0%

-1.5%

% Sold Price to List Price

94.4%

93.5%

-0.9%

Highest Price

2016

% Change

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This Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association’s program will treat you to an evening of laughs and comedy relief. Comedian is hand selected from a pool of comedians from The Comedy Works. This year, the comedian will be Kevin Fitzgerald. HRCAOnline.org

Join us for Friday Night Lights, a new night of music, fun, drinks, and

MARCH 11

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MARCH 5 - 11

to sell and buy all the under-used, and still in-great-shape, outdoor equipment in our community. We’re looking for backpacks, sleep-

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MARCH 16

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The National Kidney Foundation's 34th Annual Great Chefs of the West

offering the ultimate setting for a family-style spring break in the

welcomes over 400 patrons from the Denver area to the Denver Mar-

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scrap booking materials, candles, dolls, jewelry, and much more. Free

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MARCH 25

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PRINCESS TEA PARTY RECREATION CENTER AT SOUTHRIDGE

MARCH 18

Your little prince or princess will enjoy a morning of tea, dressing up,

SPRING CRAFT BAZAAR

and Ariel! Join us for an enchanted morning under the sea as Ariel

RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE

shares her favorite songs, story time, and photo opportunities with

The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Spring Bazaar at-

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tracts a multitude of vendors who sell a wide variety of handcrafted

token from Ariel. HRCAOnline.org

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