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ART and HEART

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All You Need is Love—and Art FEBRUARY IS OUR MONTH OF ART-MAKING, COLLECTING, ADMIRING AND

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LEARNING. We love art because it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart, the part

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community and their stories of passion and self-expression, we hope that you too are inspired to pursue what you love. After all, February is the month of love. So, Denver, while you fill your home with chocolate truffles and roses this month, remember to fill your heart too. Find what makes you feel alive—and don’t forget to share it with us.

Today is always a great day to express your love!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020

FEATURES 14 The Art of Making Custom Jewelry Nina Nguyen Jewelry Designs

18 Date Night Looks Fashion Designer Allison Berger Shares Her Favorite Fashion Picks

20 Violet Hive Art Collective Art Therapy and Workshops For Kids, Teens and Adults

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30 Grilled Chicken with a Kick Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Thyme and Red Pepper Flakes

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Trend Setter

24 Renovate & Refine 30 Culinary Creations 34 Lifestyle Calendar 35 Realty Report

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

THE ART OF MAKING CUSTOM JEWELRY NINA NGUYEN JEWELRY DESIGNS

CUSTOM- MADE JEWELRY

mother took the family and relocated to the

Valentine’s Day is here and if you are look-

Philippines for one year. Then the family

ing to buy a thoughtful gift for that special

migrated to Tampa, Florida. After coming

someone, Nina Nguyen Jewelry Studio is

to the states, Nina went to college and later

the perfect place to start. Her custom-made

worked long hours in finance. “I enjoyed

stackable pieces are easy to wear, ethically

working long hours in finance but it was a

made and compliment every type of look.

stressful job,” Nina says. But her passion for

“My design is luxury, but you can wear my

jewels reignited during a trip to India. She

pieces to work, to going out at night, even to

saw colorful gemstones that inspired her to

yoga. My look is luxury casual,” Nina says.

get back into jewelry making. Nina pursued

Nina has many years of experience in jewelry making which has made her into the

her passion which led her to showcase her pieces at a trunk show in Naples, Florida.

successful entrepreneur she has become

“I didn’t know what I was doing. I made

today. She started making jewelry in her

some pieces for the trunk show. A lady living

native Vietnam at 7 years old. Gold pieces

in the Penthouse bought many of my pieces.

panned from the Buon Ma Thuot River were

Mrs. Marriott,” Nina tells us.

used by Nina’s uncle to create unique jew-

Success from the trunk show led to a stint

elry. After school, Nina would spend time

in New York City. You could find Nina’s jewelry

with her uncle with a hammer and light

at upscale retailers including Macy’s and Lord

torch, creating beautiful pieces of jewelry to

& Taylor. But Nina wanted full control of her

sell within the family business.

materials and designs so she decided to open

The successful jewelry business was

her own showroom and create her own label.

confiscated in the late 1980’s and Nina’s

“I was under pressure to modify my

father vanished for many years. Nina’s single

designs. Integrity of the product had to fit in

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the department store budget. I wanted to have control of quality and design,” she says.

Now you can find Nina’s high quality designs close to home. Nina opened her Denver Jewelry Studio in 2000, and strong customer demand for her beautiful products allow her to also sell online, in 120 retail stores, and in her appointment-only showroom.

“Some of the items you will find are my patented convertible earrings that are very popular, as well as my “necklettes,” which are long beaded styles that can be worn as a single-strand necklace, a short layered necklace, or as a wrap bracelet.”

Nina breaks down the most popular pieces at her studio.

They include: + Necklettes + Interchangeable Earrings + Delicate bangles These pieces are perfect Valentine’s Day gift ideas! Visit ninangyen.com to shop Nina’s full collection. You can also call 720-459-7664 to make an appointment to visit Nina’s showroom.

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TREND SETTER

Date Night Looks ALLISON BERGER SHARES HER FAVORITE FASHION PICKS ARTICLE RICHA MITCHELL VALENTINE’S DAY HAS ARRIVED AND IT’S TIME TO FIND THAT PERFECT DATE NIGHT OUTFIT THAT IS SURE TO IMPRESS. Local fashion designer Allison Berger shares a few of her romantic designs that will leave a lasting impression.

ABOUT ALLISON BERGER: Allison Berger launched her namesake collection, Allison Nicole Designs, in spring 2017, but her love for sewing and design sparked at a very young age as she saw all the beautiful creations her grandmother made.

She received her first sewing machine at the age of 12, and after that, Allison immediately knew that she wanted to pursue a career in the fashion industry. Allison Nicole creates gowns and custom designs that are classic with a touch of youthful whimsy suitable for all special occasions.

WHAT INSPIRES ALLISON: Allison displayed a passion for design at the early age of 8. Design show, Project Runway, further fueled her creativity. As Allison grew, so did her passion for art and construction. She found pleasure in transforming her sketches and two-dimensional patterns into tangible clothing.

ALLISON NICOLE DESIGNS: Inspired by the female figure, soft and flowing fabrics and florals, Allison Nicole Designs creates ethereal gowns and custom pieces for every woman and every occasion.

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VIOLET HIVE ART COLLECTIVE

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ART THERAPY AND WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS, TEENS AND ADULTS

ARTICLE RICHA MITCHELL

VIOLET HIVE ART COLLECTIVE

symptoms are often due to repressed emotions which block the integration of energy in your whole being. When using art, indi-

HEALING THROUGH ART Violet Hive Art Collective in Denver brings creativity into the lives

viduals have more access to their subconscious content through developing and accessing their mind-body connection.

of individuals, families and community through art and mindfulness.

Each person's path is unique, many of us implore a strengths-

Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified art ther-

based and eclectic approach to meet each client where they are at.

apist Amy Leiter tells us about art therapy and how this type of

The foundation of my specific approach to healing is holistic and

therapy helps the community it serves.

engrained in transpersonal psychology.

1. WHAT IS ART THERAPY?

interventions we purposefully, transparently, and directly par-

Through the use of art, mindfulness practices, and therapeutic Art Therapy is an integrative mental health and human ser-

ticipate with more of the right side of our brain which links us to

vices profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and

creativity, flexibility, and new perspectives. Through these vehicles,

communities through active art-making, creative process, applied

the connection to self is often restored so healing on a deeper level

psychological theory, and human experience within a psychother-

bypassing the individual's defenses.

apeutic relationship. Art Therapy, facilitated by a professional art

The other benefit of working with an art therapist is we are

therapist, effectively supports personal and relational treatment

trained and often born to be creative and flexible. To truly meet a

goals as well as community concerns.

client where they are at we may have a greater ability to see per-

Art Therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensory-motor

spectives, bring art in, try new things and ultimately be creative in

functions, foster self-esteem, and self-awareness cultivate emo-

our approaches. Sometimes I feel that is the most exciting part I

tional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and

have to be very mindful and extremely present and in contact with

resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological

my clients to work through shifts, reflect what I see and hear, and

change. Art therapists are master-level clinicians who work with

challenge them when necessary during a session.

people of all ages across a broad spectrum of practice. Guided by ethical standards and scope of practice, their education and supervised training prepare them for culturally proficient work with diverse populations in a variety of settings.

3. WHERE DO ART THERAPISTS MEET WITH CLIENTS? Art therapists work with individuals, couples, families, and groups in diverse settings.

2. HOW DO INDIVIDUALS BENEFIT FROM THIS KIND OF THERAPY? No matter your age, experiences, artistic level or challenges

SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE: + Hospitals + Schools

art therapy is for everyone. As art therapists, we provide a space

+ Veteran’s clinics

that is creative but also safe for clients to explore emotional con-

+ Private practice offices

tent through a therapeutic relationship while using art materials.

+ Psychiatric and rehabilitation facilities

Through this honest, open, and nurturing relationship clients are

+ Community clinics

able to work toward connecting to the things they want most in

+ Crisis centers

life. We work with many individuals experiencing challenges asso-

+ Forensic institutions

ciated with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges with family

+ Senior communities

of origin, trauma, as well as other mental health challenges. These

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4. CAN YOU SHARE A SUCCESS STORY? I have helped couples see eye to eye, children connect with their parents and individuals especially, but not exclusively, women reconnect with themselves and heal from challenges from growing up and affecting their relationships, worthiness, and careers as well as other aspects of their lives.

5. WHERE TO SIGN UP IF READERS WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER. Therapists and some community artists may volunteer by filling out a general contact form https://www.violethiveart.org/say-hello 6. IS ART AS HEALING THE SAME AS ART THERAPY? Art as healing is often confused with Art Therapy, and although art as healing and art therapy are very similar sometimes in their outcomes or the way the process is designed, art therapy ethically must be done with a master level practitioner often board certified involving confidentiality and therapeutic relationship, whereas art as healing is an individual/non-therapist facilitating an art creation process. However, both use art to support a healing process and can be one-on-one or in a group.

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as healing which involves healing benefits in a group setting), www.revivalproject.co (art, movement, energy work and more), and my practice art therapy, transpersonal counseling, and human

design) is www.amyleiter.com. Our

teams will be working as part of Nurture Wellcare (visitnurture.com) a new concept first of its kind in Denver involving practitioners from health, wellness, fitness, and beauty in the Highlands, as well as opening an art studio space with a full-service studio including ceramics, a larger community studio and therapy rooms in Spring 2020.

BENEFITS EMOTIONAL RELEASE: When using art, individuals have more access to their subconscious content through developing and accessing their mind-body connection.

PROMOTE INSIGHT: Through this honest, open, and nurturing relationship clients are able to work toward connecting to the things they want most in life.

STRESS RELIEF: Fighting anxiety, depression or emotional trauma can be very stressful for you both mentally and physically.

Creating art can be used to relieve stress and relax your mind and body.

FOSTER SELF ESTEEM: The connection to self is often restored so healing on a deeper level bypasses the individual’s defenses.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

OUT WITH THE

NEW IN WITH THE

old WE’RE SHARING TIPS, TRICKS + UNIQUE WAYS TO INCORPORATE YOUR ANTIQUE ITEMS INTO YOUR HOME

ANTIQUES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK. Whether you’re an antique aficionada, a thrifty thrifter or new to the whole concept of vintage revival; whether it’s a hand-me-down, a thrift-store-find or just something cool you stumbled upon at an estate sale; endless opportunities exist to effortlessly incorporate retro, vintage, antique or whatever-you-want-to-call-them items into different parts of your modern home.

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WHAT IT IS Antique Chest STYLE IT Coffee Table PRO TIP Revive solid-wood pieces with little actual value by refinishing the wood to your liking.

Don’t be afraid to do something different, and don’t take things too seriously. If the piece you’re working with doesn’t have any real value, you have so many options to liven it up, including paint, finish and hardware.

Make your piece multi-purpose by turning the lid into a game table or by storing your cocktail accessories inside for an easy-access mini bar!

Spread the vintage love. Use antiques strategically and as accent pieces to keep your overall aesthetic from coming off as too dated.

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Repurpose old tins, mugs, teacups or storage containers into succulent gardens. Because succulents have shallow root systems, they can survive (and thrive!) in smaller spaces.

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WHAT IT IS

PRO TIP

Antique Bicycle

Incorporate multiple

STYLE IT

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of various baskets.

WHAT IT IS Vintage books + tchotchkes

PRO TIP Display vintage books (or vintage-looking books!) as a visual focal point on nightstands, shelves + coffee tables.

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STYLE IT Bookends

Create the most impact by displaying (not hiding!) items that carry the best stories or sentimental value. We love the use of incorporating these smaller figurines as bookends and paperweights.

Make it art. Don’t be afraid to display unique pieces as wall art. Consider creating a gallery wall that mixes vintage photographs, prints, mirrors and china.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

D at e N i g h t D i n n e r : Grilled Chicken with a Kick

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON, THYME AND RED PEPPER FLAKES

ARTICLE RICHA MITCHELL

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SET HEARTS RACING WITH THIS SIMPLE YET ELEGANT CHICKEN DISH THAT FEATURES BOLD FLAVORS AND A MILD SPICE KICK. All you need are 8 delicious ingredients (many you can find in your pantry) and a hot grill to make this mouth-watering grilled chicken dish that is sure to delight. Take out the red chili flakes if you like your chicken on the mild side, or add more flakes if you like it hot!

grilled chicken with a kick I n g r e d i e n ts + 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice + 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme + 1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes + 1 clove garlic, minced + 1/4 cup olive oil + 1/4 teaspoon salt + 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper + 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all)

Method 01 Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a shallow dish, combine lemon juice with the thyme, red-pepper flakes, garlic, oil, salt, and black pepper. Add more red-pepper flakes for an increased spice level. Coat the chicken with the mixture. Let chicken marinate for 30 minutes.

02 Grill the chicken breasts over moderately high heat or broil them for 8 to 10 minutes.

Turn and cook until the chicken is just done, about 10 minutes longer.

CHEF TIP: Swap bone in chicken breasts for boneless.

Cook boneless breasts for 5 minutes on each side.

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THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Performing Arts Complex

LOVE POTIONS FROM THE VINE TOUR

A newly discovered trove of remark-

She was a girl from Boston with a voice

Celebrate the month of love with a

ably preserved fossils, found at Corral

from heaven, who shot through the

captivating tour of exotic tropical

Bluffs near Colorado Springs by pale-

stars from gospel choir to dance floor

plants that have inspired myths and

ontologists from the Denver Museum

diva. But what the world didn’t know

tease the senses. This tour takes

of Nature & Science, has painted a

was how Donna Summer risked it all to

place indoors and is led by an experi-

vivid picture of how Earth recovered

break through barriers, becoming the

enced docent.

after the devastating asteroid impact

icon of an era and the inspiration for

66 million years ago that wiped out

every music diva who followed.

Buell Theatre in the Denver

the dinosaurs. Experience the discovery on a storytelling wall that tells about this find.

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5280 WELLNESS BOOST EVENT

MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA

Denver Botanic Gardens

9 COLORADO'S CARLINO BROTHERS: A BOOTLEGGING EMPIRE Denver Central Library

McNichols Civic Center Building

Pete and Sam Carlino controlled

At 5280, we’re big believers in living

the flow of Prohibition alcohol from

well in the Mile High City. That’s why

southern Colorado to Denver before

we’ve curated a brand-new wellness

their empire suffered a bloody demise.

Mizel Museum

event focused on authentic, bal-

Pete Carlino's grandson, author Sam

Let the music of Frank Sinatra trans-

anced, healthy living. We’re excited

Carlino, uncovers intimate photos

port you back in time to a swanky

to bring together expertise in the

and new revelations, including con-

nightclub on the Las Vegas strip.

industry to equip you with the tools

firmation that Pete Carlino met with

Experience more than 50 quintes-

to truly accomplish your health goals.

Salvatore Maranzano in New York

sential hits from the Ol’ Blue Eyes’

Get half and full day passes for you

and that the death of both men may

collection. From Strangers in the

and your crew!

not have been a coincidence.

Night to New York, New York, you can’t help but hum along to your favorite jazz standards on this trip down memory lane.

1-29 FRANCESCA WOODMAN: PORTRAIT OF A REPUTATION

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1 FAMILY TOUR: SHAPE Clyfford Still Museum

Connect, discover, and create on tours at the Clyfford Still Museum designed especially for children ages 5–10 and their caregivers. This sea-

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

son, family tours will explore a variety

This exhibition presents an early epi-

of themes designed to get families

sode in the artistic life of American

looking, playing, and talking. Each

artist Francesca Woodman (1958-

tour also features an art project to

81). Featuring over 40 unique, vintage

take home. Bring the family and join

prints, as well as notes, letters, post-

us for a special art adventure!

We are always accepting submis-

cards, and other ephemera related

sions for events you'd like to see

to the artist's burgeoning career, this

included in our Calendar section.

exhibition details Woodman's cre-

Submissions are accepted via the

ative coming-of-age primarily during

Contact Us tab at LifestylePubs.com/

the years 1975-79.

DowntownDenver.

Downtown Denver Lifestyle | February 2020

REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

DOWNTOWN DENVER

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

1590 Little Raven Street #1001

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

100%

0

2

3

891 14th Street #3916

$1,375,000

$1,325,000

96%

4

2

3

1750 Wewatta Street #1320

$1,130,000

$1,130,000

100%

0

2

2

2900 Inca Street #16

$1,200,000

$1,125,000

94%

7

3

4

1590 Little Raven Street #1006

$1,300,000

$1,100,000

88%

158

2

2

1411 Wynkoop Street #802

$1,039,000

$995,000

96%

85

2

2

1700 Bassett Street #1006

$900,000

$886,000

98%

66

2

2

1801 Wynkoop Street #603

$875,000

$875,000

100%

0

2

2

1435 Wazee Street #501

$819,000

$810,000

99%

9

2

2

1700 Bassett Street #1313

$729,000

$729,000

100%

30

2

2

1750 Wewatta Street #1730

$725,000

$720,000

99%

50

1

2

1700 Bassett Street #1312

$669,000

$649,000

97%

55

2

2

1940 Blake Street #201

$655,000

$538,000

82%

384

2

2

1625 Larimer Street #1505

$490,000

$430,000

88%

35

2

2

1777 Larimer Street #1007

$435,000

$405,000

93%

104

2

1

891 14th Street #2216

$447,500

$393,000

88%

155

1

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