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An Eye on Design

SHARP SHADES

HOME WORK SPACES

THE CAJUN FLAVOR OF NONO’S CAFE

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SURGICAL TOOLS

Some of the most important tools at Children’s Hospital Colorado belong to child life specialists like Bree Justus. Bree uses therapeutic toys and medical play to help patients and families navigate what’s happening and what to expect. Whether they’re dealing with a diagnosis, a hospital stay or an impending surgery, Bree says, “I always want a child to feel safe and empowered to still be a kid—even in the hospital.”

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Board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists

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Pediatric surgical specialties

23,000+

Surgeries performed per year

Children’s Hospital Colorado complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. • ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-720-777-1234. • CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-720-777-1234.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2018 PUBLISHER

Brendan Harrington | Brendan.Harrington@LifestylePubs.com PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

Robin Bond | Robin.Bond@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Doin' the Spring Thing WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE FIRST HINTS OF SPRING THAT MAKE US WANT TO THROW OPEN THE WINDOWS AND PAINT THE WALLS? It's spring fever, that natural time of year to clean the clutter, shake off the winter blues and try something new.

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Susan Wist | Susan.Wist@LifestylePubs.com MARKET AREA ADMINISTRATOR

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Robin Snyder | Robin@HungryEyeMedia.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Whether your home-design style is minimalist, traditional, or mid-centurydecorate-with-what-the-kids-won’t-break, we all like what’s fresh and new, right? So here’s your primer (no paint-puns intended) on what’s hot, smart and functional—and, of course, financially wise.

Whether you’re a home buyer, a home seller or a would-be home remodeler, the following pages are meant for you. Chock full of ideas, inspiration and trends (think BOLD color!) they'll help you liven up your living space like that warm spring breeze on a late March afternoon.

Looking for smart technology and luxury living? See what luxury home builder Wonderland Homes is up to in “Virtual Wonderland” (p. 24). Looking for ideas to make your home work space... work? Check out “For Art and Home” (p. 18).

Cynthia Barnes, Angela Harris, Ali Longwell, Robin Bond, Jodi Michael Horner CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Wondering which home features are the best bet for your dollar? Read “Ask the Expert” by real estate wiz Anne Barrington (p. 30). We’ve got your windows covered (pun intended) in "Made for the Shade" (p. 28). Plus, NoNo's Cafe

LAYOUT DESIGNERS

chef Sonda Brewster shares her favorite recipe from the Big Easy.

It’s all here, so plop down, and start to scheme about your new scheme.

Happy spring!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2018

FEATURES 14 NoNo’s Says “Yes” To New Orleans Flavor Sonda’s Ragin’ Cajun Grits

18 For Art and Home Creatives make the most of at-home work niches

18 28

28 Made for the Shade Make a statement with the newest designs in window decor

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

12

Around Town

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Culinary Creations

24 Open House 28 Trend Setter 30 Financial Buzz 31

Lifestyle Calendar

33 Realty Report 34 Parting Thoughts

Join the success.

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GOOD TIMES 1.

2.

Rally Works

3.

6.

Rally Workspace hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony as the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed them into the chamber. Rally Works "was created to give professionals of all kinds a place to do great work." Find Rally Works at 8740 Lucent Blvd Suite 400, Highlands Ranch. Phone: 303.696.5100

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1. Chris Gilbert and Scott Miller 2. Jason Williams and Travis Kammish enjoying the Rally Works space 3. A cookie by Eileen’s Colossal Cakes was provided for the ribbon cutting 4. Mark Voegele and Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce 5. Mark and Andrea LeRew 6. Rally Works logo 7. Mark Voegele gives a group tour 8. Nicole Pribble and Kayla Ott 9. Suzanne and Terri Pryor

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GOOD TIMES 1.

2.

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Anchor Center for the Blind hosts "Visions of Love" The Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter of Denver hosted 200+ guests on February 9 at Anchor Center for Blind Children’s Eighth Annual Valentine's fundraiser, "Visions of Love".

Guests enjoyed an evening of philanthropy, wine and delicious delicacies at the one-of-akind learning facility built to serve young children with severe visual impairments.

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1. Kiera Zink, Lee Zink, Christina Boldrick 2. Dr. Sage Ann Scheer, Susan Blakeman, Dr. Gordon Blakeman, Diane D’Aquila 3. Kristin Toombs and Dani Comstock 4. Mary Andrews and Sally Keller 5. Ann Alexander Pritzlaff and Frances Owens 6. Bryce and Carol McTavish 7. Savannah Wippel and Amanda Memoli 8. Sarah McCarthy (Project CURE), Frances Owens, and Andrew Feinstein 10

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IMPACT & INNOVATION PROJECT CU.R.E. STRENGTHENS HEALTHCARE FOR PATIENTS & EMPOWERS MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD

delivering HEALTH & HOPE to the world

C.U.R.E. CARGO Project C.U.R.E.’s Cargo program delivers semi-trailer sized cargo containers carrying medical supplies & equipment donations to under-resourced hospitals, clinics and community health centers in developing countries.

IN 2017 PROJECT C.U.R.E. DELIVERED 180 CONTAINERS VALUED AT $65.7 MILLION TO 45 COUNTRIES.

PROC.U.R.E.

C.U.R.E. CLINICS & VOLUNTEERS

Working with hospitals and medical manufacturers nationwide, Project C.U.R.E. collects life-saving equipment and supplies through our ProC.U.R.E. program.

At the heart of Project C.U.R.E. are our volunteers! Volunteers represent many backgrounds, including nurses, doctors, students, young professionals and retirees, among many others.

These volunteers sort and pack, provide administrative support, and can travel with us on our regular C.U.R.E. Clinics trips. Our Clinics trips need medical professionals, including physicians, OB/GYNs, pediatricians, surgeons and nurses.

Donations from hospitals provide environmentally friendly ways to redirect surplus or retired products.

IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD, THE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT EMPOWER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS & ELEVATE THE LEVEL AND QUALITY CARE FOR THEIR PATIENTS.

LAST YEAR, 62 MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS PROVIDED FREE CARE FOR MORE THAN 10,000 PATIENTS & TRAINED 154 NURSES.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN HELP AT PROJECTCURE.ORG.

AROUND TOWN (CDE) shows the on-time, four-year graduation rate is now 90.4 percent. DCSD students also made an impressive showing at graduation.

The class of 2017 earned more than $82 million in scholarships. DCSD has one of the highest graduation rates in the Denver metro area.

According to CDE, DCSD graduation rates have risen steadily from 81.9 percent in 2009 to 90.4 percent in 2017.

The state’s graduation rate also improved. Colorado’s on-time graduation rate for 2017 is 79 percent.

About DCSD: Douglas County School District is Colorado’s third largest school district and serves 68,000 students. Learn more at DCSDk12.org.

ZONTA CLUB OF DENVER DAY OF FILM DENVER – It's time once again to share a movie experience celebrating women's achieve-

DENVER – Two days, seven races–which one will you run?

ments and contribute toward future successes

Now in its 13th year, the Colfax Marathon Partnership

of at-risk women both locally and internation-

is a nonprofit 501c3 with the mission of producing the

ally. This year's film focuses women using their

premier marathon weekend in the Mountain West

artistic talents to highlight local issues and

Region, committed to community, philanthropy, and fun.

empower each other.

Originally created by the cities of Denver, Lakewood,

We are at the Turnhalle Room (room 250) in

and Aurora to recognize Colfax Avenue, the longest

the Tivoli Center at Metro State University. The

main street in America, it’s Denver’s only marathon. The

adjacent garage will be available for parking.

race has grown to become a nationally recognized

The doors open at 9 a.m., and the catered buf-

event featuring unique courses incorporating the iconic

fet brunch–featuring mimosas with champagne

landmarks of the Mile-High City.

from Curious Cork–begins at 9:30 a.m. The film

The Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon week-

starts at 10:15 a.m., and afterwards, the film's

end is the largest marathon weekend in the Rocky

producer and director, Sophia Kruz, will be avail-

Mountains, with over 19,000 runners in 2017. Races

able for a discussion.

include a marathon, half marathon, urban 10 miler, and

The $45 ticket includes the film, the cham-

a 5K. In addition, the marathon relay has over 1,250

pagne brunch, parking and the panel discussion.

teams in Corporate, Government or Open divisions

Purchase tickets by going to Zonta-Denver.org.

and is the second largest marathon relay in the US.

Or, if you cannot attend but would like to donate,

As Denver’s largest running event, the Colfax

you may also do that at Zonta-Denver.org.

Marathon includes seven races over two days

Note:

and a two-day Health & Fitness Expo at Mile

the

price

goes

up

to

$50

per

ticket after March 2.

High Stadium. Runner’s World has selected Colfax

The proceeds will fund projects of Zonta Club

Marathon in its top 10 lists in multiple years!

of Denver and of Zonta International, empowering

Each year, the Colfax Marathon is held the third

at-risk women and girls in the Denver area and

Sunday in May, with the Expo and races making a

around the world. Donations to Zonta also contrib-

fun three-day weekend. Go go to RunColfax.org

ute to scholarships to young women in aerospace,

for more information and to register.

business and Public Affairs.

GRADUATION RATES IN THE DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLIMBING DOUGLAS COUNT Y – Graduation rates in

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DENVER'S MARATHON WEEKEND

the

Douglas

County

School

COLORADO TAKES STEPS TO CREATE POLLINATOR HABITAT DENVER – Colorado became friendlier to pollinators this week by passing the Colorado Pollinator

District

Highway Resolution HJR 1029. The Resolution,

(DCSD) continue to climb. Data released on Jan.

sponsored by Representative KC Becker and

18 by the Colorado Department of Education

Senator Jerry Sonnenberg, passed both the House

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and Senate unanimously and designates Interstate 76 from the Nebraska state line to Arvada, Colorado. The designation will allow better vegetation management, education and outreach to support pollinator habitat along the roadway.

"Restoring

and

managing

roadsides

Beauty Balance Elegance

is vital if we hope to bring back pollinators," said Jennifer Hopwood of the Xerces Society. "We are delighted that the Colorado Department of Transportation and the State of Colorado are stepping up to help in this important effort."

Using existing tools and programs, the resolution directs the Colorado Department of Transportation to designate Interstate 76 as the Colorado Pollinator Highway. This allows the department to accept gifts, grants or donations to install signage for public education. The measure will also direct CDOT to coordinate with local governments, willing landowners and other groups to utilize Integrated Roadside Vegetative Management strategies to develop pollinator habitats where appropriate. These efforts have been found to save state transportation agencies money as the maintenance needs of pollinator habitat are very low. Xerces.org

2018 RALLY FOR KIDS DENVER – April is national Child Abuse Prevention month. Please join Advocates for Children CASA in promoting and sustaining the physical, social and emotional well-being of children and families in our area.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

NoNo’s Says “Yes” To New Orleans Flavor

SONDA'S RAGIN' CAJUN GRITS ARTICLE CYNTHIA BARNES | PHOTOGRAPHY RAEMI VERMIGLIO 14

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Nono’s Cafe owner Brian Brewster with the featured recipe, “Sonda’s Ragin’ Cajun Grits.”

SONDA'S RAGIN' CAJUN GRITS Ingredients GRITS + 8 cups water + 1 tsp. salt + 2 cups grits + 6 Tbsp. butter + 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning (every family has their own favorite!)

Directions Bring salted water to a boil and add grits, stirring or whisking well to prevent lumps. Lower heat and simmer for seven minutes, stirring occasionally. Add butter and Cajun seasoning, mixing well.

TOPPINGS + Pepper Jack cheese + Cheddar cheese + Bacon + Green onions + Roasted Jalapeno peppers Directions Fill bowls 3/4 with grits. Top each serving with

Weekend breakfasts were

2 heaping tablespoons of pepper jack cheese, 1 tablespoon of cheddar, 1 slice chopped bacons, and 1 tablespoons chopped green onions. Serve with a roasted jalapeno on the side.

always a big treat growing Sonda's Ragin' Cajun Grits

up in New Orleans.

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Fans flock to the airy, art-filled space for traditional favorites like gumbo as well as recipes collected from friends like the Shepherd's Pie and the gravy-laden Bayou Burger. These savory and spicy grits are a family favorite.

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CARRIE SCHAFER, ORIGINAL HARDWARE OWNER AND ARTISAN JEWELER ORIGINAL HARDWARE OWNER AND JEWELRY DESIGNER

Her work bench has all the accouterments of a professional

CARRIE SCHAFER HAS A PRODUCTION STUDIO IN HER SHOP

jewelry crafter, including a small blow torch and mega-magni-

ON MAIN STREET, LITTLETON. But it’s in her work studio—the

fying glass. But there, the burliness ends; a wall of custom cab-

remodeled space of her tandem garage in Highlands Ranch—that

inets and storage nooks surround her workbench, a sliding door

she spends time designing, refining, and enjoying the company of

with frosted glass leads to the actual garage, and French doors

her dog, Millie. "This is my happy place," says Schafer.

lead to the back yard. The floor is covered in a quasi-Oriental

At first glance, it's elegant, but Schafer's at-home design stu-

carpet pattern, and overhead hangs a feminine chandelier.

dio is where she can get into the heavier lifting of jewelry mak-

Although it's where she works, Schafer hasn't grown ambivalent to the

ing. "This space enables me to do the dirty stuff that I can't do in

soothing ambience of her home-shop. "I'm spoiled by this space," she says.

Littleton," she says.

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FOR ART AND HOME

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get the look 2.

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1. Paint: Worldy Grey by Sherwin Williams, Sherwin-Williams.com,

$24-$30 per gallon. | 2. Chandelier: Claire 9-arm Grande Chandelier,

by BallardDesigns.com, $499-$599. | 3. Chair: try the Veranda Slip-

Original Hardware

per Accent Chair by Highlands Dunes, Wayfair.com, $169. | 4. Car-

Address: 2550 W. Main Street, Littleton 80120

pet: Reoriented in gray, by Flor.com, $12 per square. | 5. Paint: Shoji

Phone: 720.476.7951

White, Sherwin-Williams.com, $24-$30 per gallon.

Web: OriginalHardware.com

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STEPHANIE WILSON THOMAS, CERAMIC SCULPTOR When Stephanie Wilson Thomas ventured into the world of ceramic

great." The double-wide garage door is entirely paned with glass,

sculpting 25 years ago, she lived in Galveston, Texas and worked from

allowing for an even northwest light to stream in all day without

an abandoned warehouse, sharing the space with fellow artists. But

over-heating the space.

living in a suburbs of Southwest Denver changed everything.

Wilson also appreciates being able to fire her kiln overnight, which

"It's so much easier to be able to go into work, but there's no

she couldn't do when sharing a work space away from home. "I don't

affordable space," she says, working her hands over a fresh roll of

have to worry about it," she says. But working from her well-equipped

clay that will soon become a tree-of-life inspired candelabra. "I do

garage isn't necessarily a bed of roses. "It's a double-edged sword—

love the convenience of working out here, and the light is really

there are a lot of distractions!"

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FOR ART AND HOME

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get the look 1.

2.

1. Glass-paned garage door: try MartinDoor.com.

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2. Wire storage rack: try the six-tier chrome rack at

HomeDepot.com, $99.

Stephanie Thomas Art Studio "Works in clay for home and garden" Phone: 303.669.4576 Email: StephanieWilsonThomas@gmail.com Web: StephanieThomasArtStudio.com

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OPEN HOUSE

A Virtual Wonderland

WONDERLAND HOMES OF STERLING RANCH RAISES THE BAR ON SMART, LUXURIOUS LIVING ARTICLE ROBIN BOND | PHOTOGRAPHY ERIC LUCERO

READERS OF A CERTAIN AGE WILL REMEMBER WATCHING

Enter

Wonderland

Homes,

whose

for ward-thinking

THE CARTOON CLASSIC THE JETSONS, WHICH APTLY PRE-

design is at the nexus of st yle, convenience and environ-

DICTED THE ADVENT OF IN-HOME TECHNOLOGIES LIKE PER-

mental consciousness.

SONAL ROBOTS, TALKING ALARM CLOCKS, FLAT SCREEN TVS AND PERSONAL TANNING BEDS.

The first neighborhood in Sterling Ranch, Littleton’s new urban-style, master-planned community located in northwest

But even the imaginative minds that brought us Rosie the Robot and

Douglas County, Wonderland Homes has partnered with tech-

flying cars couldn't have predicted how technology would advance to

nology powerhouse Siemens to build homes that are setting a

make our homes more serene, convenient, safe and energy-efficient.

new standard for smart, luxurious living.

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cheat sheet BUILT BY: Wonderland Homes STYLE OF HOUSE: The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 4,266 sq. ft. “Oriole”

"Our web-based platform helps give homeowners peace of mind," said Brock Smethills, Chief Technology Officer for Sterling Ranch. "They

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eliminate guesswork in how much your bill will be each month."

“I work in the technology field and it’s important for me to be connected," says Wonderland Homes homeowner Matt Wulkan. "My home and this community allow me to do that."

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Walk into Wulkan's home, and you’re immediately struck by the stylish, open-concept design, which includes a unique kids'

touch a button to open sliding glass walls that turn your expansive living space into an indoor-outdoor oasis.

lair, spacious bedrooms, and two outdoor living rooms acces-

Additional settings for ambiance and convenience include

sible though sliding glass doors, with fire pits and designed

“movie night, “bed time,” and more, but it’s the monitoring capa-

spaces for entertaining.

bility that have had environmentally conscious homeowners like

But it’s what the home DOES that is the sweet spot.

Picture this: Upon arriving home from work, you access the Steward app on your iPhone or Android, and select your customized “Welcome

Wulkan at “hello.”

“According to the Energy Saving Trust, monitoring your energy will lead to a saving of 5-15% in the first year alone,” says Mike Davidson, V.P. of Sales and Marketing for Wonderland Homes Corporation.

Home” scene, which disarms your security system, opens the blinds,

“Our buyers expect us to push the envelope and make it easier for

turns on the lights, adjusts the thermostat, begins playing your favor-

them to integrate their devices. The goal is to provide comfort to our

ite music and starts the fireplace. On warmer evenings, you can even

homeowners while being mindful of the environment.”

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TREND SETTER Plantation shutters add a classic element that looks like they were built with the house.

The Muller family builds its business on faith and long-term relationships with its customers. Here, Lacee, a homemaker who homeschools, and Nate, a fire fighter, gather with their children, Vida and Cash.

MADE FOR THE SHADE MAKE A STATEMENT WITH THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN WINDOW DECOR

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REGARDLESS OF YOUR STYLE, THERE’S A TREATMENT TREND FOR YOU Rustic - Try wood blinds, wooden shades or a woven wood shade, which lend an authentic Colorado vibe into any room.

“Wood blinds are going to look cool now— and ten years from now,” says Nate.

Mid-century modern - Opt for metal and metallic shades, or even a bold, metallic fabric, which will pair well with this modern, crisp style.

“Gold is making its comeback,” muses Nate.

Formal - Plantation shutters will bring an elegant, clean cohesiveness to a dining room or any other formal space. “They’ll never go out of style,” says Nate.

Ahead of the curve - Go for motorized blinds. Imagine being able to close all your blinds—or the ones in the home theatre, at the touch of the button. "With the price dropping, it’s more practical and affordable

The style of heavy fabrics on a roman shade have a more modern, formal touch in any room.

than ever," says Nate.

Adding a vertical shade can shake things up, especially with a woven texture--one of the biggest new trends.

SOMETIMES THE BEST WAY TO SHAKE UP A ROOM IS

you might step outside your comfort zone into something that

TO THROW A LITTLE (DIFFERENT) SHADE. And that’s

feels more like you and your style and your decor.”

exactly what Nate and Lacee Muller of Front Range Window

TREND ALERT: People have been moving away from white,

Coverings make happen with their shop-from-home busi-

horizontal and shabby chic shades to newer trends in window

ness. The Mullers are trendsetters selling Hunter Douglas

coverings. The Mullers are seeing more of the woven and motor-

window treatments.

ized shades as well as plantation shutters.

“A good way to look at blinds is as a design piece that anchors the room,” says Nate. “Once you see all the products out there,

Contact Nate or Lacee at 303.653.9857 FRWindowCoverings.com

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

EXPERT SAYS with Real Estate Wiz

Anne Barrington WHAT BUYERS WANT

ARTICLE ROBIN BOND PHOTOGRAPHY RAEMI VERMIGLIO

WHETHER YOU’RE BUYING, SELLING OR REMODELING, IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW THIS YEAR’S MOST DESIRABLE HOME FEATURES. We talked with Anne Barrington, Managing Broker and Realtor (insert TM) for The Barrington Group in Parker, about what’s desirable and what’s retire-able this spring.

UNIQUE DOORS First impressions count, so make a statement with an amazing front door.

LARGE-PLANK WOOD FLOORS Bigger is better. Large-plank wood or woodlook floors make a space look large and are easier to clean.

QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS Granite will always be a staple, but if you’re given the choice, choose quartz.

WALLPAPER IS BACK Botanicals, marbles and grays are sophisticated and fresh.

METAL AND STONE SINKS Think trough and bucket sinks that are deeper and wider.

BLEACHED CABINETS Choose a light wood for kitchen cabinets, such as bamboo, birch or maple.

BOLD COLORS Red, hunter green and all shades of blue are in demand, from the bedroom to the kitchen.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Ticket cost is $10; $15 the day of the

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event, if not sold out. Proceeds benefit the Highlands Ranch Cultural Af-

KYLE'S 50TH BIRTHDAY & ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

fairs Association.

28 STEM BOOK CLUB Highlands Ranch Library, James H.

Cervantes Masterpiece

Kyle's 50th Birthday & Album Release Party Kyle Hollingsworth Band featur-

LaRue - Room Shea A

10

Grades

4th-6th.

We

are

read-

ing Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. We will

ing Michael Kang, Jennifer Hartswick

FREE KID'S EXPO

& The Motet Horns with special guests

Recreation Center at Southridge

lets. Pick the book up in the children's

Hot Buttered Rum. BandsInTown.com

Free

area to read before the meeting.

family

friendly

discuss the book and dissect owl pelinformation

expo! Come get information to keep

5-7

your children busy from spring

EARLY START DENVER MODEL ADVANCED WORKSHOP TEAM APPLICATION

programs for you to speak with face-

through summer. We will have exhibitors representing each of our

ESDM: an

evidence-based

intervention designed to encourage development across domains and address the symptoms of autism in very young children. Combining knowledge of development, including relationship-

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to-face. Bring the whole family for

EASTER EGG HUNT

interactive displays, music, demos,

Northridge Park

giveaways and much more.

Remember to bring your basket to collect all the goodies to take home. It’s

Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora

The

Highlands Ranch Library

25 CRAFT LAB: BEGINNERS EMBROIDERY

a family event with a hunt for children ages one to eleven years old. Come early — parking is limited and the hunt begins at 10:00 a.m. SHARP! This event is FREE!

Highlands Ranch, James H. LaRue

The event is held outside — rain,

with

Ages four through Adult. Drop in to

snow or shine!

applied

Shea A and learn beginning embroi-

behavior analysis. This intervention

dery techniques and make a mug

encourages

interactions

cozy. Younger children will have an

between children and adults, while

easy hand-sewing activity with yarn.

embedding learning into play and daily

Highlands Ranch Library

and-routines-based teaching

practices

learning, from

joyful

APR 6 DUELING PIANOS

routines. Early Start Denver Model

Southridge Rec Center

Advanced Workshop Team Application

Two performers from Howl at the

9 COMEDY NIGHT WITH AL GOODWIN Southridge Rec Center

Enjoy

a

comedy

25 CRAFT LAB: BEGINNERS KNITTING

from classic rock to today's pop hits!

Ages 16+ (some adult humor), 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol.

Combo Shea A & B

Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 day of event, if not sold out.

performance

Shea B: Teens and Adults. Beginning knitting. Class size is limited. Regis-

Goodwin, winner

tration required.

America's

all night! Request your favorite songs

Highlands Ranch, James H. LaRue,

at Southridge with comedian Al on

Moon will play your favorite songs

Funniest People.

Event Type(s): Children & Family,

We are always accepting submissions

This event is for adults only (21+).

Branch Program, Events

for events you'd like to see included

IDs will be checked at the door.

Age Group(s): All Ages

in our Calendar section. Submissions

Cash bar available.

Highlands Ranch Library

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at HighlandsRanchLifestylePubs.com.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

HIGHLANDS RANCH

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Eastridge

$510,000

$500,000

98%

15

5

4

Province Center

$514,000

$500,000

97%

68

5

4

Firelight

$760,000

$750,000

99%

20

5

5

Lantern Hill

$800,000

$750,000

94%

80

5

5

Backcountry

$1,020,000

$1,000,000

98%

60

5

4

Weatherstone

$1,250,000

$1,200,000

96%

48

5

5

Highwoods

$1,800,000

$1,750,000

97%

11

5

8

Highwoods

$1,949,999

$1,775,000

91%

193

6

5

Terra Ridge

$505,000

$505,000

100%

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5

4

Carriage Club

$575,000

$576,500

100%

4

3

3

Ridgegate

$820,000

$805,000

98%

68

4

4

Heritage Hills

$925,000

$868,800

94%

68

5

5

Ridgegate

$1,199,058

$1,161,058

97%

147

4

4

Heritage Hills

$1,399,000

$1,351,000

97%

13

5

6

Heritage Estates

$1,899,000

$1,830,000

96%

9

5

5

Red Hark

$525,000

$515,000

98%

19

4

4

The Meadows

$535,000

$525,000

98%

40

5

4

Castlewood Ranch

$779,900

$765,000

98%

45

5

4

Bell Mountain Ranch

$845,000

$795,000

94%

33

5

4

Charter Oaks

$1,050,000

$1,065,000

101%

3

4

4

Escavera

$1,195,000

$1,080,000

90%

14

5

6

Castle Pines Village

$2,150,000

$1,900,000

88%

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5

7

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PARTING THOUGHTS

PANTONE’S 2018 COLOR OF THE YEAR:

ULTRA VIOLET

2.

1.

ARTICLE ANGELA HARRIS 4.

3.

6.

5.

WHO: ANGELA HARRIS WHAT: PRINCIPAL & CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT TRIO ENVIRONMENTS WHERE: DENVER TRIOEnvironments.com

7.

8.

9.

1. Seat Belt Dining Chair, Phillips Collection SOME PEOPLE PREFER TO COLOR INSIDE THE LINES, AND SOME CAN’T HELP BUT

2. Amethyst Cathedral Colossal Pair,

WANDER OUTSIDE OF THEM. This year’s Pantone Color of the Year, Ultra Violet, inspires

Phillips Collection

us to color as if there are no lines at all. This dazzling color encourages individuality of style

3. Bella Tate 8x8 Porcelain Tile, TileBar

and energizes a space. It speaks of impressive confidence and artistic expression. Like the

4. Flora Tiger print cotton shawl, Gucci

mystical qualities of the cosmos, it imagines and cultivates a vision of the future.

5. Amethyst Console Table Stainless

Pantone’s bold choice is a welcome break from the pastels and muted neutrals of previous

Steel Base, Phillips Collection

years. Paired with other bold tones like bright yellows and oranges on accent pieces, Ultra

6. Orchid Marble & Glass Tile, TileBar

Violet brings a once drab room back to life. Used more subtly—a stone tabletop or area rug,

7. Ikat Paisley Pillow, Global Views

for example—the color infuses a space with a rich sense of tradition and luxury. Whether it’s

8. Gemstone Amethyst Rug, Nourison

highlighting a feature wall or in the tuft of a pillow, Ultra Violet makes a statement.

9. Dragon satin mid-heel pump, Gucci

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