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Todd Landgrave, Alan Larson, Hannah Echols Grieser, Sabrina Skiles, Jeannine Freeman, Sonja Nix

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If you haven’t already, check out our newest monthly feature, Local Experiences, where Jeannine Freeman and Sabrina Skiles curate their favorite photo shoot locations and nearby style finds.

And finally, to keep it all in perspective, the amazing work at Extended Hands of Hope puts a night of fashion and style into the lives of girls who truly need a hand up.

As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town Sonja Nix, Editor

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2021

FEATURES 16 Fall for Fashion Local Stylist and Insta Maven Shares Her Favorite Trends for Fall 2021

20 Extended Hands of Hope Colorado Nonprofit Gives SexTrafficking Victims a Place to Process and Heal

26 Bow Nerd Indulge Bartender Fills a Drive to Create and a Gap in Supply.

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34 Selling in a Seller’s Market Larson & Landgrave Share These Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your Home.

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MISS COLORADO FOR AMERICA STRONG Highlands Ranch resident Emily Sanders was crowned Miss Colorado for America Strong on June 5. As Colorado's representative, Sanders will now move on to the national stage to compete for the Miss for America Strong pageant in Las Vegas in November.

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HOME DEPOT VOLUNTEERS SPRUCE UP COMMUNITY GARDEN

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LONE TREE ARTS CENTER GUILD HOLDS ART AUCTION

Heritage Hills Circle, by weeding, painting the fence, and refurbishing the three gates to the garden with new hardware. Additionally, the crew put a wooden border around each plot to keep soil from eroding out of the plots, painted and repaired

The Lone Tree Arts Center Guild announced

the vegetable washing station, and planted a few

today their first-ever online Art Auction to benefit

new flowers native to Colorado. All materials were

the Lone Tree Arts Center. The in-person kick-off

donated by The Home Depot Foundation.

for the auction will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. Tickets are $40 per person and include appetizers and cash bar and are available at www. lonetreeartscenterguild.org.

The online auction will begin on Sept. 25 and run until Oct. 2. Free registration to bid

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“We are thrilled to be able to meet for an in-person event,” says Lynn Pender, the LTAC Guild Auction Co-Chair. She said the Guild is fortunate to have varied forms of art donated to the auction, including fine art, photographic art and art from emerging artists. In addition, the auction will

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

STYLE FALL IS GIVING US ALL THE FEELS FOR FASHION, FAMILY, AND A LITTLE RELAXATION. Jeannine Freeman at JFree Photography curated this list of her favorite family photo shoot sites, and lifestyle and fashion influencer Sabrina Skiles helps us with near and far fashion finds.

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GREAT FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT LOCATIONS + Historic Highlands Ranch Mansion, nestled within the suburbs of Highlands Ranch, is surrounded by lush green lawns and vibrant flower beds. Perfect year-round photo setting.

9950 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 + Behind the old white farmhouse at Fly’n B Park, you’ll find a fishing hole and dirt paths. Great location for capturing lifestyle photos of the whole family.

2910 Plaza Drive , Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 + Hudson Gardens encompass 30 acres of lush, vibrant scenic backdrops for any photography session year-round. The Fall season is a beautiful time for family photos. Photography permit required.

6115 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton, CO + Surrounded by tall wild grass on one side and a large green park on the other, Ketring Park is a perfect location for family photos during the Summer and Fall seasons.

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+ Blackrock Lake offer an easy walk to many dirt trails where you can find hidden spots for great photos. Lots of lush greens and high grassy areas with big mature trees.

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LOCAL FASHION FINDS + Inspyre Boutique searches high and low for on-trend fashion, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Nothing is over $100.

8441 S Yosemite St Ste 1 Lone Tree, CO + Hunting for a gift for someone who has it all? Makers Market offers local products you won’t find in big box stores: jewelry, accessories, home decor, even clothing.

8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 + Rare Finds Warehouse offers a unique mix of local and internationally sourced accent furniture, lighting and décor that no other store could offer. Local, custom tables as well.

8575 South Quebec Street Highlands Ranch, CO + House of Grace Jewelry brings you affordable, faith-filled jewelry perfect for layering. Hand-made, gold-plated pieces are designed to encourage the wearer daily, reflecting God’s love, light and truth.

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+ Dragonfly Boutique leans more toward modern classics than overly trendy wear.

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TREND SETTER

Fall for Fashion LOCAL STYLIST AND INSTA MAVEN SHARES HER FAVORITE TRENDS FOR FALL 2021

ARTICLE SONJA NIX | PHOTOGRAPHY GAYLE LESSMANN

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LOCAL STYLIST LINDSI DESPARD MAKES A CLEAR DISTINC-

WEARABLE, RETURN-TO-NORMAL TRENDS:

TION BETWEEN TRENDS AND STYLE: TRENDS COME AND

they would’ve held onto that sweater vest or shoulder pads?) but

+ Moto Jackets + Matchy-Matchy + Animal Prints + Wide Legs + Kick Flare Denim + Sneakers with Anything + Oversized Blazers + Color Blocking + Oversized Sweater Dresses + Pops of Color, especially Lime Green

these are more refined and tailored. Lindsi’s biggest trick for styling

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GO, WHILE STYLE IS UNIQUE AND LONG LASTING. Here she gives us her take on blending Fall 2021 Trends with classic styling to elevate your post-covid look. These styles are quite forgiving if, like many of us, you happen to be carrying the Covid extra 19 (pounds, that is). These looks are also quite versatile. Each works equally well with sneakers or heeled boots. You can add pops of color with any of them, and dress up or down with accessories. Some of these looks certainly harken back to the 80’s, (anyone else wish

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GIVING BACK

extended hands of hope ARTICLE HANNAH ECHOLS GRIESER PHOTOGRAPHY SARAH MAJKA

COLORADO NONPROFIT GIVES SEX-TRAFFICKING VICTIMS A PLACE TO PROCESS AND HEAL

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“HOPE IS BEING ABLE TO SEE THAT THERE IS LIGHT

which is likely significantly underrepresented, as many of

DESPITE ALL OF THE DARKNESS.” — Desmond Tutu

these victims are children and reluctant to report.

Extended Hands of Hope brings light to the darkness

“Statistics are just numbers,” notes Sarah Majka,

of sex trafficking, by providing a safe house and support-

Extended Hands of Hope Developmental Director. “Those

ive services to girls ages 1 to 17 who have experienced

don’t hit home. But when you hear a real story about a par-

some form of sex trafficking.

ent that traffics their child out for drug money, it hits home.”

According to the National Human Trafficking group,

The Avanti House, Extended Hands of Hope’s safe

there were 127 sex trafficking cases in Colorado in 2018,

house, is a farmhouse-style building tucked away on 10

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acres of land. The word Avanti means “come in”, offering safe and welcoming refuge. It contains two bedrooms, a communal living room, and houses up to five girls at a time. They’re always at capacity, and, on average, girls stay for about a year.

Sadly, only one percent of trafficking victims nationwide have a

However, Sarah notes that the trauma victims of sex trafficking

shelter bed available. This means that many adults are left homeless

face is intense and girls often become triggered to harm themselves

and many children are looped into the foster care system. According

or run away from the Avanti House.

to Jefferson County and Arapahoe County social services, there are

“It’s a long journey. We might be one segment on a chain of recovery,” Sarah explains. “What people don’t understand is that the kids don’t just come to the house, get their treatment, earn a high school degree and become a white suburban mom.”

young girls in Denver that will not be alive in one year if there isn’t an intervention of safe housing and services for them.

The team at Extended Hands of Hope is doing what they can to mitigate the need. They have a 24-hour team in the Avanti House, as

Understanding that healing is a process is what allows EHH to

well as a teacher and a therapist. Girls are partnered with a commu-

operate with sustainable, realistic hope. The team is able to celebrate

nity mentor who invests in them regularly, both while they’re in the

the small successes and provide a space to grow.

safe house and once they leave. In addition, EHH administers the CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

The Extended Hands of Hope team celebrates at the Homecoming event they hosted at Avanti house for the girls. No residents are pictured.

‘Simply Good’ program which aims to provide therapeutic job train-

the streets to escape,” Sarah says. In addition, children are spending

ing, case management, life skills, and personal development through

more time online for school and socializing, so traffickers have more

the making and selling of products. Their current goal is to launch a

access to children.

line of skincare and bath products that contain relaxing essential oils.

EatUp! Denver, an annual fundraiser that typically generates up to

EHH hopes to raise the funds to build more safe houses on their

$100,000 in funds for EHH, only raised 15 percent of that total last year.

expansive property. Each room they offer has the potential to change

Though Covid has been detrimental to the majority of the population’s

the trajectory of a young girl’s life. Covid had hindered EHH fundraising

pocketbooks, Sarah urges people and companies who haven’t been

efforts while simultaneously exacerbating the need for their services.

negatively affected to consider giving to EHH. “Giving is living,” she

“There’s more demand for help because more kids are at home, environments are more toxic for abuse, and many children run out on

says, “Sex trafficking is in our back yards, it’s under our noses, and once you know, you can’t unknow. Everyone can play a part.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT INDULGE BARTENDER FILLS A DRIVE TO CREATE AND A GAP IN SUPPLY

ARTICLE SONJA NIX

B OW NERD YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT NECESSITY, MOTHER AND INVENTION? Trevor Nelsen found himself smack dab in the middle of the three when the lack of affordable work accessories and a pandemic sparked his desire to create. With extra time on his hands, the bartender at Indulge Bistro and Wine Bar Southglenn had a sudden urge to make bow ties during Covid and realized the leftover fabric was perfect for masks. He stole his aunt’s pattern for masks, as they were the most comfortable around, and started sewing. From there, he has begun growing a small business to supply bows and other accessories, including his most popular fanny packs, all highly customizable and unique.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND HOW DID YOU END UP IN COLORADO?

and imagining what bows would look like quickly became my

I am originally from Michigan but I moved to

passion. I eventually started making fanny packs as well. I had all

Englewood in 2013 when I was 25 because I

this extra fabric so I started coordinating face masks. I also make

wanted an adventure. I lived in the same part of

dog bows and dog bandanas. People love to dress their animals

Michigan my whole life and wanted to see what

in human clothes. Dogs, cats, I even made a bow for a ferret. I am

else was out there. I’ve worked in the service

up for any new sewing challenge

industry (restaurants) my whole life.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN NOT WORKING OR MAKING HOW DID BOW NERD COME TO BE? WHAT IS YOUR INSPIRATION? WHAT MAKES YOUR CREATIONS UNIQUE?

BOW TIES? Sewing has taken over a lot of my free time but when I’m not working on that I try to go hiking and travel. Anything outdoors as

I wear bow ties for work bartending and couldn’t

a form of meditation. Anything that takes my full attention/focus

find affordable bows that I liked, so I decided to sew

like sewing is a great way to ease my mind and not worry about

my own. I’d never really used a sewing machine

all the extra stuff in life.

before I started. Halloween was my favorite holiday because I love to create and use my imagination to be anything, so walking around a fabric store

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Stylish Hotels to Experience Across the Country

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS FOR A GOOD TRIP IS WHERE YOU’RE GOING TO STAY. Sure, you can always go with a highly rated corporate hotel, and it would be fine. But do you just want it to be fine? Or do you, dear stylish traveler, want more from your hotel?

Our contributors from across the country have rounded up the insider knowledge you need to ensure the next time you travel you can rest easy at some of the most stylish boutique hotels there are.

1. The Graduate Nashville L o c at i o n : N a s h v i l l e , T n S u b m i t t e d B y M a r i a D i n o i a , Fran kli n Li festyle The millennial pink interior design at The Graduate Nashville is screaming for you to come take a picture with your friends. There is so much of Nashville’s history to take in and so many amenities to enjoy.

This hotel is definitely a tourist attraction, not just a place to stay.

2. The Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano L o c at i o n : S a n J u a n C a p i s t r a n o , C A S u b m i t t e d b y M i c h a e l G e r a r d , Lag u na N i g u el Li festyle “High

ceilings,

mission-style

grand

armoires,

chandeliers

The Graduate Nashville

4. No Vacancy L o c at i o n : K a n s a s C i t y, M O S u b m i t t e d b y A n g e l a B r o o c k e r d , J o h ns o n Co u nty & Leawo o d Li festyle

and thick corbel ceiling beams add a timeless authenticity

Another fantastic wedding venue, No Vacancy has a uniquely mod-

to our hacienda-style guest rooms, suites and luxury villas.”

ern and cozy atmosphere that will enchant guests. It is also a great

—The Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano

space to host a retreat or just take a trip on your own.

3. The Arrabelle at Vail Square

5. Amangani

L o c at i o n : Va i l , C O S u b m i t t e d b y J a h n a E i c h e l , Fo rt Co lli ns Li festyle

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You can never go wrong with a romantic ski resort. Your beautiful

“Evoking the pioneering spirit of the Old West in its redwood and sand-

lodging awaits you with in-room iPads, canopy beds, and ice skating

stone architecture, the all-season retreat invites guests to discover

at the square.

outdoor adventure and extraordinary natural beauty.” —Amangani

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Stroll by the light of the moon and

2021

Backcountry Base Camp

Highlands Ranch Mansion

Fly’n B Park

at

heritage at the Highlands Ranch

learn about nocturnal wildlife that call

Backcountry Base Camp's dark,

Mansion, featuring historical reen-

Highlands Ranch home. We’ll look and

open-air theater. Pack a picnic

actments, blacksmithing, fry bread,

listen for animal sights and sounds.

dinner and bring your favorite

a petting zoo, livestock displays,

Create a craft and enjoy some hot choco-

movie snacks! Only 45 car tickets

and more. Hay rides will provide

late. Registration for Nature EdVentures

are available each evening. All

views of the ranch not typically seen

programs is required at least one week

proceeds benefit the Backcountry

by the public. Tours of the mansion

in advance. Resident: $10 Nonresident:

Conservation

Education

will be held throughout the event.

$12. HighlandsRanch.org

Fund. Sept. 3 - Moana; Sept. 4 -

Tickets sold at the gate or online.

Goonies. HRCAOnline.org

HighlandsRanchMansion.com

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HRCA DOGGIE SPLASH

OKTOBERFEST

Town Center South

Douglas County Libraries hosts its

Doesn’t man’s best friend deserve

Gather your family and friends

sixth annual Fête des Fables Gala: The

a day of leisure too? Join HRCA for

together for this great cultural event

Little Mermaid, benefiting the DCL

the

as

with German food, music, and of

Foundation. This year’s fundraiser offers

they open the outdoor pool to

course, great beers from Paulaner. A

an enchanting night out, where guests

our

ONLY!

5K run starts the day at 9 a.m., fol-

can enjoy drinks in the Sea Witch’s Cave,

Your social dog can enjoy a day of

lowed by a celebration at 1 p.m. It’s an

a catered dinner, amazing aerialists, a live

fun, swimming away the summer

day of nonstop entertainment for the

steel drum band and more. A special

heat. Reservations are required and

kids, too. Children will enjoy balloons,

event rate for an overnight stay at the

limited to 10 dogs each session,

face painters and games until their

Denver Marriott South is offered and

with three sessions that day.

hearts are content. HRCAOnline.org

includes a free gift! Tickets at DCL.org.

Outdoor

Movies

and

Westridge Recreation Outdoor Pool

end-of-the-pool four-legged

season

friends

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

S E LLI N G I N A S E LLE R ’ S MARKET

LARSON & LANDGRAVE SHARE THESE TIPS TO MAXIMIZE THE SALE OF YOUR HOME.

THIS IS A STRONG REAL ESTATE MARKET, BUT DESPITE CLAIMS THAT “ANYTHING WILL SELL,” TO GET TOP DOLLAR, YOU NEED TO HAVE A HOME THAT WILL GIVE BUY-

Alan L ars on

ERS THE “WOW” EFFECT. Here are 10 tips that we have found to be basic, but very important. d Tod

nd La

01

INCREASE CURB APPEAL

gr av e

+ The front of your home is what people see first so have it looking crisp and clean with a fresh coat of paint on the front door, garage door, and trim. Flowerpots or a wreath on the front porch also add a splash of color.

+ Keep the yards well-groomed.

04

MAKE IT SHINE

+ Make your home sparkle from top to bottom. If this seems overwhelming, consider hiring a cleaning service. Dust off the top of the water heater and furnace. This may sound triv-

ARTICLE TODD LANDGRAVE AND ALAN LARSON

02

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DE PE RSONALIZE

+ Minimize the number of family and vacation photos. Too many photos can be distracting.

+ Remove or relocate furniture to make rooms appear

ial, but it indicates how you have maintained your home.

+ Have all lights on for showings and light bulbs functioning with matching wattage and shade (clear, soft, daylight, etc.)

+ Open all curtains and other window treatments with blinds being raised to the top to let in maximum light.

larger. Leave understated pieces that do not distract.

05

03

+ Finally, start at the front door with your “Buyer’s Eyes” on,

D E C LU T T E R

+ Eliminate clutter such as pet items, knickknacks,

HE LP THE BUYE R

and walk through each room. Imagine how everything will look to a potential buyer. Make changes to help them visualize themselves living in your home.

visible trash cans, and items on the refrigerator.

+ Remember: People buy on emotion and justify with reason.

Clear kitchen and bath countertops.

Realtors Todd Landgrave and Alan Larson have 30 years

+ Organize closets, pantries, and bookshelves. 50-75% full is best.

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