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Community is a Creative Process CREATIVITY AND DESIGN COME IN SO MANY DIFFERENT FORMS. It isn't ALL about the final product, but the process through which we come together as a team, a company, or a community. I find the most thrill and fulfillment in my work through the people I meet along the way. Our community has shifted, grown, transformed, gained, and lost over the years. It is important not to label what we have and who we are because every day we meet someone different or learn something new and that label dissolves. This community is rich in diversity, talent, progress, understanding, and knowledge, and if we let go of our preconceptions of what those things may bring, we see so much more. Neighbors that we didn't know begin to appear, businesses we've never visited open their doors, and our world expands. There is so much more to experience in this incredible community if we open up our eyes, our hearts, our minds and our creativity. It has been a gift to be part of such a wonderful team at Cherry Creek Lifestyle. I have been completely supported in looking deeper into our community and to be able to open up more opportunities for the neighbors we are just getting to know and the businesses we haven't visited yet. Diversity in design is here—you can see it in the photographs, you can read it in the copy, and you can feel it in your hands while thumbing through each page.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

FEATURES 22 Classic Living. Modern Twist. Step Into a True Contemporary Dream Home in Denver’s Bonnie Brae

28 Baking with Love Why Owner of Delight Baking Co., Nikki Barron, Should Be Your Go-To.

34 No Two Days Are Alike for Esther Lee Leach Esther Lee Leach, editor and publisher of Cherry Creek Fashion, shows us her favorite spots in Cherry Creek.

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44 Sweep Denver Now Open

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Good Times

Around Town

22 Open House 28 Local’s Choice 34 Trend Setter 40 Artist’s Palette 44 Now Open 52 Parting Thoughts

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AROUND TOWN This iconic estate, which was originally listed for $26 million is the highest-priced sale ever recorded as of July 2020 by the Vail Board of Realtors. With this sale, Stockton has impressively broken his own record which he set with the $23 million sale of 107 Rockledge Road in 2018. 375MillCreek.com

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amplify livability and luxury, and there are numerous elements

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that make it particularly attractive in the Denver market. The

“There are so many little details that make a house timeless

vaulted ceilings throughout add space and volume, while the

that are prevalent in this home,” says Josh Behr, the property’s

luxurious basement with its stunning wet bar and climate con-

listing broker with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. “The

trolled wine cellar is the perfect entertainment hub. Perhaps

balance between design and aesthetic gives this property a

most coveted is the spacious three-car garage, a true area find.

classic feel under the guise of a crisp modern theme.” The home was originally built by Denver’s Forte Distinctive Homes, and Behr notes that one of the brand’s hallmarks is taking the classic tenets of homes in Denver’s finest neighborhoods and adapting them through a fresh, modern lens. For this property, that meant a stunning

Masterful details abound in the home, from its classic white kitchen cabinetry to its steel blue kitchen island and beautifully painted trim moldings throughout. “All of the elements of the home really highlight the quality of the build and its core design execution,” Behr says. In short, it’s a truly special, truly unique Denver property gem. CONTINUED >

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“THE BALANCE BETWEEN DESIGN AND AESTHETIC GIVES THIS PROPERTY A CLASSIC FEEL UNDER THE GUISE OF A CRISP MODERN THEME.”

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BAKING

WHY OWNER OF DELIGHT BAKING CO., NIKKI BARRON, SHOULD BE YOUR GO-TO. CONTINUED >

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with love

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LOCAL’S CHOICE (CONTINUED)

“THE FIRST TIME I KIND OF SAT ON THE COUNTER AND HELPED MY MOM BAKE,” IS HOW NIKKI BARRON RECALLS THE BEGINNING OF HER BAKING CAREER. From the time she was young, Barron would help her mom whip up some yummy treats in favor of the holidays. “We would always do fun little sugar cookies. Decorating was always my favorite part. I’ve most definitely improved over the years,” jokes Barron. Also inspired by the Black women of America, Barron has always felt at home in the kitchen. “Kitchens were the first integrated spaces in the United States and in the South. White and Black people had to work together to get things done,” Barron says. “Most of the food we eat is a blend of different cultures coming together, and that formed what is American cooking today. Just to be another part of that lineage is amazing, and it makes me feel like I’m just another tiny link in that incredible chain.” Now, all grown up and a self-taught baker, Barron has made what was once a hobby into a profession. Being studious in art and design (as well as a perfectionist) has allowed Barron to set herself apart with her attention to detail and her drive to value quality work. To Barron, baking is a way to show her fervor and commitment to giving her customers that same excitement she experienced as a kid. At Delight Baking Co., the popular saying, “baking with love” is quite evident.

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MARKETING REDEFINED “Normally, we like to host events, network with agents, and preview neighborhoods as a part of our strategy. With all that off the table, we’ve had to adapt to bring new ideas and value to our clients.” - Stuart Crowell In our efforts to sell this immaculate home in Observatory Park we collaborated with Michael Mitchell, a sneaker reviewer on YouTube with over 600,000+ subscribers, to highlight one of the most stunning closets EVER! We carried in over 100 pairs of Nike Air Jordan Sneakers to fill the over-sized master closet and film an exclusive unboxing video of every Air Jordan shoe 1-14 on the heels of the Michael Jordan “Last Dance” documentary release. Prior to the video launch we sat on the market for four months through quarantine and the start of the Pandemic. Just 5 days after Michael posted the video we were Under Contract! Mitchell posted the video and rapidly garnered over 30,000 views including one from the eventual buyer who called his agent and made an offer! Now that’s Distinct Marketing! When was the last time you heard of an agent thinking that creatively to sell a home?

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TREND SETTER

NO TWO DAYS ARE ALIKE FOR ESTHER LEE LEACH

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ESTHER LEE LEACH, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER OF CHERRY CREEK FASHION, SHOWS US HER FAVORITE SPOTS IN CHERRY CREEK.

IF YOU EVER FIND YOURSELF OUT WITH ESTHER LEE LEACH IN CHERRY CREEK, EXPECT TO BE STOPPED BY PEOPLE WANTING TO SAY "HI"! Esther's dynamic personality has made her a favorite resident. After moving here in 2014 with her husband, Esther got to work starting her online magazine, Cherry Creek Fashion. Esther saw an opportunity to draw on her experience to create a publication that was exciting, diverse, and fashionable. Recognizing opportunities is second nature to Esther, so this year she launched a podcast with her friends called "Wait, Is This Thing On?" as well as her latest venture, Cherry Creek Studios, a photography and video production company. Esther also serves on the board of Cherry Arts and is an active member of the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce. No two days are alike in her world, but she has graciously offered to show us the local spots that anchor her days and bookend her evenings.

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"THE FIRST COVER OF CHERRY CREEK FASHION WAS SHOT AT THE JACQUARD SO IT IS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE FOR ME."

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WHAT MAKES DOING THE PODCAST EXCITING? It's so wonderful to come together with women who are not only friends but business women as well, to create this podcast. It's always fun and exciting to feature interesting personalities in Denver.

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AVIANO COFFEE IS THE LIVING ROOM OF

THE JACQUARD HOTEL IS THE STAGE FOR MANY OF

CHERRY CREEK. WHAT MAKES IT STAND OUT?

YOUR SHOOTS. WHAT ELEVATES THIS EXPERIENCE?

I call Aviano my second office! It is the heartbeat of the com-

The first cover of Cherry Creek Fashion was shot at The

munity and a special meeting spot for business or catching up

Jacquard so it is a very special place for me. The hotel is very

with friends. Owners Saadia and Doug Naiman have created a

fashionable and matches the aesthetic of the magazine.

truly wonderful space with fantastic coffee as well! LOCAL JONES RESTAURANT IS NEW BUT WHAT DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON THIS

FEELS LIKE IT'S ALREADY A CLASSIC.

SEASON AT A LINE BOUTIQUE?

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE SCENE?

Karmen and her buyers always choose very cool pieces for the

Local Jones is similar to going to a friend’s house who has

store. I always have my eye on anything from Rag & Bone and

impeccable taste in decor and is a master chef but makes you

Off White. I am also a frequent visitor to Le Bilboquet next door!

feel very comfortable and at home.

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IS A TRUSTED COLLABORATOR FOR CCF, WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HER SPACE?

Motivation does not come easily during this time, so I stay upbeat by reading motivational memoirs like "The Chiffon

Live Love Lash is the go-to spot for anything beauty. From

Trenches" by Andre Leon Talley, "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

hair, nails, eyelashes, brows, waxing and IVs from Hydrate IV Bar.

and Cherry Creek's own Karmen Berentsen's "Learning To Fly."

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TREND SETTER (CONTINUED)

A FEW MORE CHERRY CREEK RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ESTHER LEE LEACH JACK ZAMORA MC COSMETIC SURGERY & AESTHETICS This is my must visit spot for cutting edge facial treatments that keep my skin glowing and tight! CLEAN JUICE They serve the best fresh juices and smoothies. I always use my app to pre-order and quickly pickup in-store. THE ART GALLERIES OF CHERRY CREEK There are so many wonderful galleries in the neighborhood. Grab a cup of coffee or smoothie and do a walking tour of the area.

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“There was no plan for me to be this kind of artist. I went to school for interior design, but I love to see animals in as much color as possible. For me, this is my life’s work.”

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ARTICLE JAHLA SEPPANEN | PHOTOGRAPHY ALEX BEAL

BOR N TO BE WILD

Linda Israel

An Artist’s Daily Schedule + Meditate + Watch the robins feeding their babies + Burn sage + Stand before the canvas and play + Listen to rattling or podcast + Finish painting + Go for a nature walk + Vodka

THE LIFE AND ART OF PAINTER LINDA ISRAEL

LINDA ISRAEL PAINTS AT LEAST TWO LARGE-SCALE

her home. From there, galleries followed, turning their airy,

BEARS A WEEK TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND FROM HER

blank spaces into vivid animal refugees.

DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES. As a full-

Israel’s style uses explosive color and an intimate frame

time artist, her days consist of burning incense, meditating,

to capture wild animals local to the Rocky Mountains. The

and standing before a giant canvas mixing colors with her

moments she paints distill an eternal breath, where an animal

palette knife for 8-10 hours. Her studio is an easel overlook-

stares back at you sharing its unique soul.

ing nature and the mountains. Her patrons span major col-

Israel does not paint a lot of background, nor does she

lectors and first-time buyers. This month, her iconic work is

focus on the full body or paws. “I paint close and personal,”

on display at Boulder’s SmithKlein Gallery— a fine arts staple

she says, “so close and personal you can almost grab them

in the Flatirons for the past 30 years.

and kiss their nose as you would your dog.”

It would be a severe understatement to say Israel’s work

This style of vivid animal portraiture was created by Israel

possess the uncanny ability to cut through to our souls. Her

and has grown to such popularity that other artists seek to

paintings speak to people, tethering them to an animal subject

imitate its affect. However, her work is impossible to recreate

whether bear, cow, rabbit, elk, racoon, otter, bird, or bison.

because it comes from the depth of her soul.

“They say, ‘I don’t know why I need this purple bear, but it

“There was no plan for me to be this kind of artist. I went to

makes me feel joyful,’” Israel says of her buyers. “The soulful-

school for interior design, but I love to see animals in as much

ness comes forward in an alignment of spirit.”

color as possible. For me, this is my life’s work,” she says.

With all her success, Israel was never formally trained.

Israel is wild like her subjects. A true artist who makes

Instead, her genius for color and wildlife grew from passion

us want to quit our day-jobs and retreat to the mountains

and practice. Her school was the mountains of Aspen, Boulder,

with nothing but a paint brush, sage, and a bottle of vodka

and Grand Lake. Her teachers; the wild animals.

(her evening treat). Her life and work inspire us to roam

When Israel moved to the city she realized she could not own a cow or llamas and painted them for herself to live in

the uneven terrain of our spirits, devolving to that peaceful, unconditional animal we were all born to be. CityLifestyle.com/CherryCreek

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reflection of Manz’s own principals, including

CUSTOM “SWEEP SODA.” On August 1, Sweep

treating everyone with what she calls “living-

made its Denver debut in the Hale neighborhood

room hospitality.”

just one mile outside of Cherry Creek. Katie Manz

“We are here to love and not judge. You never

opened the balayage bar right next door to the

know what that person is walking in with,”

Alchemy Face Bar on E. 8th Ave. to create an

Manz shares.

inviting space for a range of women looking for

Health and wellness are top priorities at the

a fresh cut, trim—and touch of color. Using the

salon, too. Not only is Sweep the only clean-

traditional French technique, balayage involves

air certified salon in Colorado, but they use

creating custom colors for each client then

plant-based hair care products and feature a

hand-painting the hair for more natural-looking

better-than-organic biodynamic hair color that

highlights that are low-maintenance, but when

deposits nutrients directly into the hair.

done right looks red-carpet ready. Sweep (SweepBalayageBar.com) is a Frenchinspired space that nods to the effortlessly cool

“Most people leave the salon and their hair feels better than when they came in even though they just got a chemical service.”

fashion you might find along the Mediterranean

Treatments range from their ever-popular

in the peak of summer in the 1970s. Think waxy

lunch-hour appointment that takes only an hour-

green foliage against burnt-orange walls,

and-a-half to touch up roots and add face-fram-

punctuated with vegan leather-bound mirrors,

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architectural macramé and custom wall graph-

the most affordable ($135), and gives you those

ics splashed across the blush-toned walls. The

sun-kissed highlights you had as a kid. Brunettes

best part is that Manz enlisted mostly local

can join the fun with pops of brightening blonde

females for the bespoke build-out.

throughout. And for those cold Colorado winters,

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Manz recommends indulging in a hair mask or scalp detox to help bring new life to your locks. Pro tip: Make sure to ask for their exclusive low-alcohol “Sweep Soda” to sip on while your color processes. Manz insists that even beyond the impeccable stylists she employs, clients can expect that unique connection that happens when spending a morning or afternoon in the chair. “It’s our gift to serve everybody that comes in the door. We make sure anyone we hire has that spirit of hospitality to not only serve our clients but each other, to create a togetherness in the salon,” says Manz. Sweep’s sister bar in Boulder offers the same services and superb hospitality—for a salon experience that feels as good as your new do.

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alchemy

EDIT YOUR SKIN THE ALL-NATURAL WAY AT ALCHEMY FACE BAR

Bre Morris is cultivating positive skin transfor-

hydro-glow micro-dermabrasion machine for an

mations at her newest Denver location. Set on

oxygenating and instantly brilliant appearance,

Hale Street in a residential neighborhood with a

as well as makeup applications featuring their

burgeoning urban locale lies the wellness retreat

custom American-made cosmetic line Alchemy

your skin has been waiting for. Alchemy Face

Minerals. The ethereal and light-infused space is

Bar (AlchemyFaceBar.com) opened its doors on

an inviting blend of velvet curtains, hanging lights

August 14 right next door to Sweep and is the

and healing crystals to craft an earthy and totally

third location from the brand following its Boulder

relaxing environment.

and Highland’s storefronts. Offering 30-minute to

Opening a business during recent times of

one-hour all-natural facial treatments, the concept

distress and anxiety is no easy feat, but Morris

aims to offers a more affordable (and time-sensi-

recognizes the power of self-care and its impor-

tive) indulgence to the traditional day spa.

tance now more than ever.

“For me, it’s about creating a connection for

“Being an aesthetician is more than doing

people to feel good about themselves and what

facials, it’s an exchange of energy,” Morris says

they are putting on their skin by using organic

about elevating every client’s experience to one

and biodynamic clean beauty products,” says

of self-love. Alchemy Face Bar is currently offer-

Morris, the founder of the brand.

ing educational classes online led by the brand’s

Their neck-up treatments include a rose quartz crystal facial to help you shine from the inside, a

NEED

experienced alchemists for a remote spa day wherever you may be in the world.

to know

Open every day, Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm.

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ARTICLE ALLYSON REEDY | PHOTOGRAPHY JC BUCK

From Malibu to Cherry Creek WHAT: Malibu’s CODA Studio moves into Cherry Creek, bringing

CODA STUDIO BRINGS CA DESIGN TO CO

owned businesses in Cherry Creek. I felt like we had something very unique to offer that was different from the big box

bespoke modern furnishings with a chic mountain vibe.

stores that were right down the street.”

HOW IT GOT TO CHERRY CREEK:

WHAT TO GET EXCITED ABOUT:

A friend introduced local architect Angela Feddersen to

Besides the on-trend furnishings in the showroom, CODA

CODA Studio, and after a visit to the original Malibu stu-

specializes in custom pieces crafted in their Los Angeles and

dio, she instantly fell in love with the aesthetic, furnishings,

Bali factories. And with competitive pricing and a quick, six-

and sustainability ethos. So, along with designer and friend

week turnaround time, why not go custom? “We’re selling more

Danielle Wallinger, she decided to bring its California-cool

custom pieces than we are items off the floor,” Feddersen says.

offerings to her neighborhood. “I wanted to be able to offer my clients architecture all the way through to the design,

EVEN MORE TO GET EXCITED ABOUT:

to see projects through the furnishings,” Feddersen says.

CODA uses local artists to complement the furniture in

“I went out to Malibu to see CODA firsthand, and I loved it.

the studio, including one of our favorite fine art photogra-

I started looking for a space and everything fell into place.

phers, JC Buck. The art—and furnishings—change every

I live nearby, and I love the unique and more artistic locally

few months, so stop in to check out what’s new.

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"I AIM TO CREATE MODERN AND TIMELESS PIECES WITH MY LARGE FORMAT FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY. I FEEL CODA STUDIO DESIGNS AND CURATES FURNITURE AND HOME DECOR THAT ALIGNS WITH THAT SAME APPROACH.” - JC BUCK

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