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RE ADY FOR SALE

Thinking about listing your home for sale? Taking time to prepare your home before going on the market can save a lot of time later in the process. While we advise leaving stylistic changes to the new buyer, there are a number of small updates that are worth taking care of in advance. Here are three categories worth addressing before you list your home for sale: —

Repair: Repair or replace broken items like hand rails, leaky or dripping faucets, burnt out light bulbs, and any other items that may show up on an inspection.

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Service: Have important mechanical items serviced and cleaned such as HVAC (furnace, AC, and hot water heaters), gutters, sprinklers, fireplaces, etc.

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Refresh: Before showings, have 80% of the horizontal surfaces in your home decluttered. Example: In the kitchen, have only a few items on counter and everything else put inside the cabinets. De-clutter every room, freshen areas of paint which are chipped or marked and have fresh, clean towels and bedding.

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There’s No Place Like Home THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOME IS IT’S THE ONLY ONE EXACTLY LIKE IT. Sure, your neighbors’ homes may have a similar style or paint color. But the way you decorate each room and the memories you create make it uniquely yours.

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Hill—from hops and vines to fresh eggs, fruit, produce, fish and more - the farmto-table amenities are so exciting you might never have to leave! Some great real estate investing tips might just spur on your next move, too. If you love your current home and want a little update, check out timely trends for countertops and tile work. Spring means we are ready to get outside and stay outside, so this is the perfect time to embrace our beautiful Colorado weather. Whether you are buying that new home or updating your current nest, Elite Landscape and Outdoor Living

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020

FEATURES 10 Fox Hill Farm Unique New Neighborhood in Douglas County Centers Around Working Farm

15 Simple Springtime Hosting Forget Fussy When Gathering Family and Friends and Go With Easy Nibbles and Cocktails

20 Open House Plan Your Dream Outdoor Living Spaces

28 Room For Healing Savvy Giving by Design transforms

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Good Times

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Local Limelight

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GOOD TIMES

An Evening with Bestselling Author Sandra Dallas Colorado author and bestseller Sandra Dallas joined Douglas County Libraries at its Highlands Ranch location on Saturday, January 11, to talk about her new novel, â€œWestering Women.â€? Books were sold at the event, and the author took time to sign them and take photos with her fans.

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in March to celebrate. Owner Jennifer Lucero

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has been a hairstylist for 22 years and says she

care option while school is out. Weeklong camps

is excited to be offering a variety of services to

are being offered at the library’s Parker, Highlands

the south Denver area in a luxurious yet laid-

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Avera’s staff includes master stylists, barbers,

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ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY ELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Fox H i l l Fa r m

NEW "AGRI-HOOD" BUILDS LUXURY COMMUNITY CENTERED AROUND WORKING FARM FOR TRUE FARM-TO-TABLE CONCEPT Highlands Ranch Lifestyle | March 2020

JOE FRANKOVITCH WELCOMES A CURIOUS HEN

When Fox Hill is fully developed, there will be 92

INTO HIS ARMS ON A SUNNY, COLD WINTER DAY.

custom homes with million-dollar views of the Front

The yellow hen has just emerged from the white chicken

Range and the rolling horse country that makes

coop on Fox Hill Farm, along with several others.

Parker so special. The lots range from 1 to 4 acres

She’s the only one of the bunch who goes anywhere near humans, Joe explains, and he welcomes the pause from work for the cuddle.

and homes start at $800,000. This is an old farmstead, dating to 1912 when the first owner of the 365-acre farm, an immigrant

Joe is the farm manager of Fox Hill Farm, the

from Austria, chose the hilltop for his farmhouse

operation that is the centerpiece of the Fox Hill

because the views of the mountains reminded him

subdivision near Franktown, just south of Parker. It’s

of his home in the Old Country.

a new kind of neighborhood — in fact, only a few

After more than 100 years and several owners,

other housing developments with adjoining working

the Colorado-native developer of Fox Hill set out to

farms are even known to exist in the United States.

build a new type of luxury community that kept the

Similar to golfing communities or neighborhoods

spirit of the old farm alive.

built around community pools and clubhouses, Fox

Fox Hill tapped real estate agents Doug and Paige

Hill is being built around a professionally managed

McLaughlin to exclusively market the new luxury

farm. Residents here will have access to weekly pro-

development and to help build the farm-centered

duce boxes and Fox Hill Farm-raised tilapia, as well

community from scratch.

as fresh eggs, honey from on-site hives, and other food stuffs grown and made here.

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before his parents sold, and the couple married in the 1912 Charleston-style farmhouse that currently serves as the listing office and will eventually be used as the Fox Hill’s clubhouse. “We hope that Fox Hill will be a place where these families will have new traditions grow, just as our family’s traditions have been rooted and flourished,” says Paige. “We believe that because this place has such a history and legacy that is rooted in tradition, that other families will appreciate these traditions and partner with us and share their visions for this special place, too.” Farm manager Joe finishes his conversation with the yellow hen and gets back to work. It’s been busy around here lately. He’s just received Fox Hill’s first shipment of tilapia fingerlings (think: lots of baby fish) that will be raised in the complicated-looking aquaponics system in the greenhouse. Today, he’s busy monitoring the Ph and water levels in the tanks. The tilapia will be raised in the aquaponics system and available to Fox Hill residents. Farm-to-table at its best. This is a culmination of many months of planning and everyone involved in Fox Hill can’t help but be giddy with excitement.

“I LOVE THE COMMUNITY ASPECT AND GET TO BE R ESPONSIBLE FOR GROWING FOOD THAT WILL BE CONSUMED IN VERY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO WHER E IT IS GROWN. FR ESH, LOCAL FOOD IS A PASSION OF MINE, AND THIS CONCEPT IS AS LOCALS IT GETS.”

O n Fox H i l l Fa r m

Joe — who is wearing a green sweatshirt that reads, “Get To Know Your Farmacist” — is explaining how the waste from the tilapia will be converted into fertilizer for the tomatoes and other crops that will be grown in

ORCHARDS:

the greenhouse.

The orchards with 108 trees that include cherry, apple, pear

He grew up on a homestead farm — a “gentleman’s hobby farm,” he calls it — in Pennsylvania. The

and plum.

Parker resident, with degrees in plant biology and

VINEYARD:

horticulture, says he’s thrilled to be a part of the Fox

The vineyard includes red and white table grapes, and the wine

Hill Farm project.

grapes will eventually be used to make Fox Hill wines.

Joe can easily geek out when talking about soil health and regenerative farming practices — and

HOPS:

sums it up by saying he’s honored to be a steward of

Three varieties are grown here and will be used in beer brewing.

this property with such rich farming heritage. “I love the community aspect and get to be responsible for growing food that will be consumed in very close proximity to where it is grown,” Joe says.

BERRIES: Rasberries and blackberries

“Fresh, local food is a passion of mine, and this con-

HENHOUSE:

cept is as locals it gets.”

About 15 hens laying close to 12 eggs per day. Green, brown, white, speckled and blue are available daily for residents.

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ABOUT FOX HILL FARM Fox Hill Farm is a professionally managed farm that will provide residents of Fox Hill produce from its orchards, berry patches and vegetable crops. In addition to the currently available eggs from the henhouse, there will be tilapia from the aquaponic fish house, locally brewed beer from on-site hops crops and wine from newly planted vineyards. Fox Hill plans to offer residents grass-fed meats in partnership with local ranchers. Fox Hill Farm also hosts workshops and events that are open to the public, as well as educational tours for school groups. For more information on workshops or public events, or for more information on home listings, call 303-865-3400 or visit LiveInFoxHill.com.

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IF YOU HAVE EVER SEEN BLOGGER AND COOKBOOK AUTHOR YVETTE MARQUEZSHARPNACK ON HER YOUTUBE CHANNEL OR INSTAGRAM @MUYBUENO, YOU’LL KNOW THIS HIGHLANDS RANCH RESIDENT LOVES TO HAVE FUN. It usually involves family, friends, and good food and drinks based on her Tejana roots. She says she can’t help but put a Latin twist on an easy springtime gathering. For super simple yet delicious nibbles with cocktails, Yvette says her go-to is a platter of mango, jicama and cucumber sprinkled with Tajin seasoning. She’ll also set out her Mexican Fruit Cups with seasonal fruits cut into long spears drizzled with lime juice and Tajin. Yvette says most of her entertaining revolves around large family affairs, which means she prefers buffets to a formal sit-down. “I wish I could say my guests are served their food on fancy dinnerware, but I have a large family with lots of children. On the buffet I serve all the food in pretty Mexican pottery and bowls but my guests are usually serving themselves.”

CONTINUED >

ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK PHOTOGRAPHY JENNA SPARKS

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FOOD & WINE (CONTINUED)

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hosting tip 2

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P A P AY A M A R G A R I T A servings: 3 to 4

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CHORIZO-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

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INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

+ 24 large white mushrooms, caps and

+ Preheat oven to 325.

stems separated

+ Trim the mushroom stems and chop them finely. Set aside. Place

+ 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

the mushroom caps in a shallow bowl and toss with olive oil and

+ 3 tablespoons Marsala wine , or

the Marsala. Set aside.

medium-dry sherry + 9 ounces Mexican beef or pork

+ Cook the chorizo in a large nonstick skillet crumbling it until cooked thoroughly for 8 to 10 minutes.

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+ Add the chopped mushroom stems and cook for 3 more minutes.

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green parts (6 scallions)

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+ 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

dients. Finally, swirl in the crema and stir until the mixture is creamy.

+ 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

+ Remove from heat, stir in the cotija queso. Cool slightly.

+ 2/3 cup panko crumbs

+ Fill each mushroom generously with the sausage mixture.

+ 5 ounces crema Mexicana

Arrange the mushrooms in a baking dish large enough to hold

+ 1/3 cup freshly grated cotija queso

them all in a snug single layer. Bake for 50 minutes, until the

+ 2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh

stuffing is browned and crusty.

cilantro, optional

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THOUGHTFUL PLANNING WITH LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS CAN ADD VALUE AND EXTEND YOUR INDOOR LIVING TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ELITE LANDSCAPE 20

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COLORADO IS FAMOUS FOR HAVING MORE THAN 300 DAYS OF SUNSHINE A YEAR, SO IT’S NO WONDER THAT EVEN THE HINT OF SPRINGTIME CAN CAUSE PEOPLE TO BRING THE LIVING OUTDOORS. Peter Van, owner of Elite Landscape & Outdoor Living, says the modern landscaping project has morphed from planting a few new perennials and refreshing sod to creating beautiful, custom outdoor living spaces that can rival the indoor ones. With some strategic planning with a landscape designer, you can transform a simple patio and garden bed into an extension of your home’s interior living spaces. “When designing an outdoor space, one of the biggest trends to pay attention to is extending indoor living space to the outdoors,” Peter says. “People really enjoy having CONTINUED >

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A stunning metal spiral staircase gives easy access from the top level to the ground-level living.

A vaulted patio cover features tongue and groove.

the comfort and conveniences of indoor spaces merged

fans and heaters will need utility lines in thoughtful

with the open air and natural feel of the outdoors.”

locations,” Peter says. “A professional design from a

He says this can be achieved with items like fire features, water features, shades and patio covers.

and designing of an outdoor space.”

“In the right hands, an outdoor space can become an

Peter says a major outdoor project on your property

expansion of the home, with each project having its own

will add to the value of your home, especially in Colorado

unique theme to complement the natural surroundings,

where residents practically live outside in the warmer

whether that includes modern clean lines or traditional

months. But it’s more than just adding resale value, it’s

soft curves,” Peter says.

about adding to the quality of life while you live there.

Especially living in a moderate climate such as Colorado,

Some projects can add square footage to your outdoor

it’s easy to bridge the gap between the indoors and out-

living space, such as patios, patio covers and extended

doors with the use of a built-in outdoor kitchen, ceiling

decks. “These create a larger usable space outdoors

fans, heaters, and tasteful lighting, you can entertain day or

while adding square footage to the home,” he says.

night, warm or cold weather.

landscape architect goes a long way in the planning

Some projects may not add square footage but can

But first things first. When embarking on any landscap-

be equally as valuable — water features, soft scaping

ing or outdoor living project, a landscape designer can help

such as garden beds and beautiful sod lawns, height-

determine if your dreams can become reality, he says.

ened patio covers. “Patios extend outdoor space and

“When planning, it’s important for the homeowner to

can be enjoyed day or night, outdoor kitchens can

envision what uses the outdoor living space will have,

provide counter space to make cooking easier, and a

and if the space can accommodate those uses. For exam-

fire feature with natural gas are relatively inexpensive,

ple, items like fire features, outdoor kitchens, lighting,

low-maintenance additions,” Peter says.

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Custom powder-coated brackets add beauty and support.

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This custom outdoor kitchen features a special-ordered pizza oven, fire magic grill, and green egg.

Adding an oversized custom fire pit creates an outdoor living space perfect for entertaining.

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PLANNING YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE + Establish a budget, but do not settle for low quality. As with anything else in life, you get what you pay for. + Get quotes from more than one company, and research the companies doing the quoting. Talk to past customers about their experiences. Ask to see completed projects in person or portfolio. + Find and talk to reputable companies about installing your landscape project. + Hire a designer to design your project â€” most landscape companies have a dedicated designer. Getting expert advice can help you think about technicalities you may not have considered, such as the best location for a new gas line to build an outdoor kitchen or fireplace. + Be creative! Your outdoor space is a chance to bring your vision to life. And working with a landscape designer can give you ideas that you may have never considered.

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ARTICLE GREG MANZANARES

FINANCIAL BUZZ

W E A LT H B U I L D I N G INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE CAN BE STEADY, SIMPLE WAY OF BUILDING WEALTH OVER LONG HAUL

REAL ESTATE INVESTING IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO BUILD WEALTH, AND IT’S BASED ON A SIMPLE PRINCIPLE OF

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Home Three: $500,000 value.

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ner. With your first home purchase you live in it for three to five years. Keep it and buy your next home to live in for the next three to five. Do this four times over the next 12 to 15 years and you are on your way.

Over time the value of your homes will increase and your principal balances on the mortgages will decrease. If you stay

As you progress you are working the law of compound inter-

the course and let the law of compounding interest do its job

est and it will grow your net worth while you are going about your

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ROOM FOR HEALING SAVVY GIVING BY DESIGN TRANSFORMS THE SPACES OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SEVERE CHILDHOOD ILLNESS

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HOME, A WORD TYPICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAFETY AND COMFORT, TAKES ON A DIFFERENT MEANING WHEN YOU AREN’T ALLOWED TO LEAVE. For a child with a severe illness, home can feel like a place of captivity rather than retreat. A national nonprofit, Savvy Giving by Design, was moved by this issue and found a way to combat illness with creativity. The mission of Savvy is to provide healing, comfort, and support by equipping teams of interior designers to transform rooms at no cost to families affected by medical crisis. The local Denver chapter reached its one-year anniversary in January. The board of five women is celebrating by redesigning the room of 18-year-old Faith Albertson. At age 14, Faith was diagnosed with stage four cancer in her soft tissue. She has lost a lot of muscle and became bedridden in 2016. According to her parents, Tabitha and David Albertson, Faith’s illness has been an emotional uphill battle. “Constantly sitting in her room and missing all of her high school years has been very traumatic on her,” Albertson says. The president of the chapter, Kathy Helfrich, met Faith in December. She took that time to figure out Faith’s interests, which happen to be drawing, make-up, photography, old movies, and everything Disney. Helfrich is excited about creating a girly room specifically customized for Faith. “When the kids are recovering and healing, their rooms is where they spend the majority of their time,” Helfrich says. Her goal is to meet each kid’s needs while making the space safe, functional, and fun. “With Faith, it’s about making her world a little bigger.” Helfrich is an interior designer by profession and runs her own business, Be Happy Interiors. Before that she had a career in real estate. She knows houses, from the buying and the selling to the constructing and the designing. However, with Savvy she has been learning how to utilize her creativity in a completely new way. Because every room must be adapted to each kid’s auto-immune system and medical needs, Helfrich does her best to see like an interior designer and a medical professional- of course, yielding to doctors and therapists when necessary. The first time Helfrich and the Savvy team encountered this new way of design was with Owen Hurtado, CONTINUED >

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a six-year-old with a brain tumor and autism. They redesigned two rooms for Owen and his sister, Brylei, last June. The Hurtado family was living in a two-bedroom apartment when Owen was first diagnosed with cancer. Their medical insurance just wasn’t cutting it, leaving them to pay for MRIs and chemotherapy out of pocket. They moved into the basement of Owen’s grandparents to mitigate costs. It was the perfect time for the Savvy ladies to come knocking on the door. According to the Hurtado family, Savvy’s process for doing the renovation was seamless. The Hurtado family filled out an application they found on Facebook, attended an interview, and were quickly selected. The team met with Owen and his sister, Brylei, to figure out how to best personalize their rooms. Because of Owen’s chemotherapy, he is unable to go outside. His room features an indoor park that includes swings, sensory boards, and a treehouse filled with books to suit his love for reading. “They did an amazing job of bringing the outside to Owen,” Hurtado says. “It may seem like a room makeover isn’t any big thing. But for these kids, it’s everything because they spend a whole day in their room.” Hurtado is encouraged by the relationship that the Savvy team continues to foster with their family since the redesign. “You’re not just getting a room makeover, you’re getting friends,” she says. Helfrich cherishes the relationship, too, and says that her motivation for volunteering with Savvy is the families. Savvy has shown her that everyone has unique talents and gifts, and no matter how different they are, they can be used to bless others. “This takes one thing off of the family’s plate. Interior design, something so simple to us, is amazing to them,” she says. The Denver chapter of Savvy is currently the only chapter in Colorado. Helfrich lives in Parker, but Faith’s home is located in Colorado Springs. As the chapter expands, Helfrich hopes to find designers and volunteers spread across the region to better facilitate matters like fundraising and finding local connections. Jeni Fleck, a board member with the Denver chapter, thinks that Savvy has identified a need that is somewhat hidden. Though everyone is affected by diseases like cancer in some way, interior design isn’t the first thought most people have for medication. Fleck hopes that other interior designers, or people with similar skillsets, will hear about the work and be inspired to use their own talents. “There’s probably hundreds of thousands of children with this need. Our goal is to serve as many as possible,” Fleck says. Fleck and Helfrich both agree that the Denver chapter is in a regrowth period, but they see the success of other chapters and are eager to see where the Denver one will go. “We’re in this for the longevity,” Helfrich says. March 2020 | Highlands Ranch Lifestyle

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at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month.

SPECIAL TOPICS IN LANDSCAPE PAINTING CLASS

LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE

check the website prior to the meeting. For

Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd, but

9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd.

more information, go to HRGC.org or call

Curtis Center for the Arts,

More than 10 local authors will be on hand at

Lise LeBlanc at 303-242-6460.

2349 East Orchard Road

Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch

This 5-week hands-on class is designed

to talk about their books in genres ranging

to help students develop a better under-

from juvenile fiction and YA to adult fiction and

standing of fundamental painting con-

nonfiction. A book sale and signing will follow

cepts and how they apply to landscape

the authors' presentations. Registration is

painting. In addition to reviewing the

required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

edges and texture, we will cover specific topics such as painting water, skies, trees and different light situations. For more information, call 303-773-0252.

20 BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY

Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St.

Unleash your inner princess as an iconic

basics of value, shape, composition, color,

trio of Broadway originals and animation

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and Anastasia sing the petticoats off

originals host an evening of festivities. The knockout voices of Cinderella, Belle,

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every princess song in the book, sharing

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hilarious and heartfelt stories of their

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royal antics backstage, on stage, and

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is celebrating a year of being open and

entertainment. Whoever finds the lepre-

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chaun hiding in a golden kettlebell along

noon. There will be a special event menu

the course and brings it back to the finish

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Newbery Medal, the Newbery Honor, the

your wine horizons! This year focus on

Boston Globe Horn Book Award, and the

wines from Italy. Italy, by volume, is the

Theodor Geisel Medal and Honor. A book

largest producer of wine in the world so

signing will follow the author’s presentation.

join us and make your way around the

For tickets, visit DCL.org/authors-events.

INTERNATIONAL WINE: TOUR DE ITALY Highlands

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21 SPRING CRAFT BAZAAR

Recreation Center at Eastridge

The Annual Highlands Ranch Spring Bazaar

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Usually, the meeting place is at Highlands

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high-quality products in this fabulous marketplace. The Bazaar is guaranteed

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Admission is FREE. Vendor applications

The Highlands Ranch Garden Club meets

at HRCAonline.org/Vendors

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TREND SETTER CHECK OUT WHAT'S ON TREND FOR UPDATING COUNTERTOPS, TILES AND DECORATIVE ELEMENTS FOR YOUR HOME PROJECTS

1. PRINTED HEXAGON CERAMIC TILE: These bright and modern 10 inch hexagon ceramic tiles are durable and fun as an accent and also come

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with solid pieces for a bit of calm in the party. They are great for walls, floors and any area that needs a pop of line or color.

2. SOAPSTONE COUNTERTOPS: Soapstone is a natural stone that is named for its feel of being ‘soap’ like due to the high talc content. It is slightly more on the matte side with lower sheen than granite. It can withstand acidic cleaners unlike quartz & granite. It is nonporous and doesn’t stain. 3. BOLD Backsplash Tile & Hoods: Scrapping the microwave above the stove and adding a hood with bold backsplashes can really grow the wow factor of your kitchen. Now microwave cabinet boxes below the counter can give the flexibility to do this. 4. BIG VEIN QUARTZ: The huge veins are really popular for featured kitchen islands, backsplash, shower benches and bars. Some veins are more in the grey family whereas others have a more transitional look with hints of brown. 5. METALLIC TEXTURED CERAMIC TILE: These tiles show metallic shimmer in light and are uneven in texture around the edges. They can add a modern touch to more traditional areas. 6. WOOD COUNTERS: Wood slabs add a beautiful natural element to any area — and recommended a bit away from high water contact areas. Damages can be sanded down if solid wood so beware cheap wood only to find out it’s filled with plastic framing. Vanessa L. Osei is co-owner of Kingdom Countertops & Cabinetry in Highlands Ranch. KCCMileHigh.com

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