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DECEMBER 2015

ith the holiday season in full swing, I often reminisce to family traditions we had while growing up. Christmas brunch at my parents was always a highlight, as my mom would cook a huge feast of all our favorites. The only downfall was that I had to beg and plead for a reasonable amount of frosting on the cinnamon rolls. Another (not so proud) tradition of mine, was to fake illness, so I could stay home from school and hunt for the presents “Santa” hid. If you grew up in the 90s, and you were a boy, you probably had the Nintendo video game, Super Tecmo Bowl. As a card carrying sports fanatic, this particular game was one of the most highly anticipated releases in Nintendo history. In one of my finest heist jobs, I located the game my parents favorite hiding spot, carefully cut the cellophane with a razor blade, and played for eight hours straight one day. When my folks were to be heading home from work, I strategically put the game back in the box, and used a tiny bit of tape to make the packaging look intact. Now that Kate and I have young children, there is nothing quite like seeing how excited kids are on Christmas morning. When asking our 5-year-old son what he wanted for Christmas, I had to plant the seed that he should ask for a slot car electric race track. I may be pushing age 40, but who doesn’t love playing with a remote control race track? Obviously, there is so much more to this season than receiving. It is an honor to live in a community that is full of so many selfless individuals. Whether donating food to a pantry, money to a cause, gifts to a family in need, or simply volunteering time, the citizens of Denver certainly know how to answer the call. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, from our family to yours!

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December 2015

Departments 8

Good Times

Around Town

Food & Wine

Page Turners

Home Matters

Financial Fitness

Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

22 Giving Generously

A selection of gifts that keep on giving.

32 All Wrapped Up

Perfect presents from local shops we love.

42 Eat, Drink & Be Merry

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Good Times

A Line Boutique

A Line Boutique hosted members of Inspirato for a Landmark Block Party. Guests sipped, snacked and shopped - learning about fall fashion, packing and travel tips, and how to make their wardrobe work best for their lifestyles. PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA KINSER

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Good Times

Todd Reed Anniversary in Venice

Celebrating the first anniversary of Todd Reed's flagship store on Abbot Kinney in Venice, California. The event included great performances, food and people. PHOTOGRAPHY LIZ KANTNER AND KARIN LISA ATKINSON

A rap performance by Bhurd

DJ Brian Starr

Nicholas and Eve performing

General Manager, Anjanette Sinesio, with Joyce Todd Reed's flagship store on Abbot Kinney Goldberg and Sales Associate, Lily Wilson

Faeryn and Zaayla stilting in front of our Andy Manz, Brian Thomas Smith, Todd Reed showroom on Abbot Kinney Guests enjoying the party

Faeryn and Zaayla performing 10

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Todd Reed with Sandra and Greg

Good Times

Classic Homeworks' 30th Anniversary Party

Denver's Classic Homeworks celebrated their 30th Anniversary on October 22, with hors d'oeuvers from TAG Restaurant, drinks and plenty of smiles. PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL RAINERO

Jodi Warter, Linda McFarland, Carol Bradford, Kevin Kieras

Janae Manion and Kelli Cost

Alex Baile, Kevin Henderson and Ashley James

Alpine Modern Pop Up Shop

Boulder-based lifestyle brand Alpine Modern partnered with Studio Como in Denver to host the grand opening of their holiday pop-up shop in RiNo. PHOTOGRAPHY KELLY TASKER

Luis De Oliveira

Lon McGowan, Brad Fentress, Luis De Oliveira

Sandra Henderson, Alex Baum, Abigail Baum of Jamie Kripke and Guests Alpine Modern 12

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get to the heart of the city. The rail line will

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nonprofits and educates communities on the

Influencers from the worlds of philan-

er new addition at the airport, the Westin

benefits of online giving. To motivate donors

thropy, design, sports, entertainment and

Denver International Airport Hotel. Opening

to give on Colorado Gives Day, Community

art gathered to celebrate the unveiling of

on November 19, 2015, the 519-room hotel

First Foundation and FirstBank each contrib-

RH Denver, The Gallery at Cherry Creek on

is connected to the airport and will feature

uted $500,000 to create a $1 Million Incentive

Wednesday, October 14. The event featured a

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Fund. The incentive fund, one of the largest

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COLORADO GIVES DAY 2015

retail, indoors and outdoors, physical and

Colorado Gives Day, the state’s largest

digital. The next generation Design Gal-

online giving movement, is set for Tuesday,

lery showcases physical representations of

December 8. Colorado Gives Day is pow-

the brand's newest business concepts, RH

ered by ColoradoGives.org, a year-round,

Modern and RH TEEN. Conceptualized as a

online giving website featuring more than

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1,700 Colorado nonprofit organizations. The

rary building filled with fresh air and natural

website makes giving easy for donors and

light to reflect Colorado's outdoor lifestyle,

fundraising simple for nonprofits. Colorado

RH Denver spans 70,000 total square feet

Gives Day is one the most successful events

across four levels and features decomposed

of its kind in the nation. Since its inception

granite courtyards with trickling fountains,

in 2010, the event has raised $83 million for

Juliet balconies, an expansive garden terrace,

Colorado nonprofits. The event theme “Give

Odell Brewing released canned versions of

a grand double staircase with massive sky-

Where You Live” encourages donors to join

its two flagship beers for the first time ever. The

light soaring 70 feet overhead, and a Rooftop

the movement. Last year donors respond-

Fort Collins-based brewery says it has installed

Park & Conservatory with a grove of Quaking

ed in unprecedented numbers, breaking all

a new canning line capable of packaging about

Aspens and views of the Rocky Mountains.

previous records. In just 24 hours, $26.3 mil-

310 cans per minute. It will start with by pro-

Other highlights include a full-service RH

lion was donated by 43,979 donors through

ducing 12 oz. cans branded 90 Shilling and IPA

Design Atelier, an RH Baby & Child Gallery,

108,537 donations. Donations ranged from

beers before eventually canning Loose Leaf

a Ben Soleimani Rugs Showroom, and com-

$10 to $300,000. In addition to raising money,

Session Ale and summer seasonal St. Lupulin.

plimentary valet parking.

Colorado Gives Day raises awareness of the

Brewery founder Doug Odell says, "I am proud

state’s nonprofit sector, unites Coloradans

to finally offer our great beer in cans to our

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ODELL BREWING RELEASES FIRST CANNED BEERS

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DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ADDITIONS

tomers. Some say it was a long time coming and it has been. We

Newly announced rail and air con-

conducted years of research to

nections to Denver International Airport

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match or exceed the quality of

ver tourism numbers and more. Denver's

our other packages. We are sure

Regional Transportation District recently

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Union Station from the airport. Beginning

Drive and celebration in the Tap

on April 22, 2016, at a cost of $9, visitors

Room on November 11.

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SWEET TALK

CAKES INSPIRED BY MODERN ART

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odern Art Desserts: From Rothko Cake to a Warhol dessert, artist and baker Rachael Teufel of Intricate Icings Cake Design can turn flour, butter and sugar into edible masterpieces that taste as good as they look. This Sweet Talk feature was based on iconic pieces of modern art, but really – as we found out, anything is a source of inspiration and can be turned into something sweet. Art-lovers, fashion fiends and foodies are delighted with the modern vision of Rachel’s cake art that originally began as a creative outlet from her day job. Now, Intricate Icings Cake Design has been recognized as one of the top bakeries in the country. Even according to the queen bee of craft cooking – Martha Stewart Weddings – who listed Rachael as one of the top pastry pros in the country, and Brides Magazine featured Intricate Icings in their “Top 100 Bakeries.” That’s just two of many media coverage that Rachael has received since 2006 when her bakery first opened its doors.

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Now Rachael focuses solely on custom cake designs and has turned a natural talent and passion into her livelihood. “Growing up I baked with my grandmother and mother quite a bit, so I’ve always had a love for being in the kitchen,” say Rachael. “It was a place to make memories and enjoy my time with family. I also had a father that encouraged the arts. Sticking a paintbrush or crayon in my hand any chance he got. As a young girl, I quickly developed a creative side and melded that together with my love for baking.” I guess you can have your cake and eat it too. IntricateIcings.com

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Gifts That Give Back

Holiday Presents That Travel Far

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ooking to buy a gift that keeps on giving? Consider purchasing a product that gives back this holiday season. We’ve cultivated a variety of charitable presents that help promote change in the world. Here's where to find them!

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Baking cookies with loved ones is at the heart of the holidays. ALEX & ANI capture this joy in this bangle and donate 20 percent of the purchase price from each Gingerbread Man charm sold to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to dramatically change the quality of life for children and adults facing cancer in New England and around the world. (ALEX & ANI)

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This natural soap is created by hand, using recycled coffee grounds as well as other all-natural ingredients in their rawest form. All 100 percent of the proceeds go to an organization that provides Ugandan families with the necessities to run their own sustainable coffee farm. (Revampt)

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These socially conscious wooden sunglasses are crafted from lumber off cuts, recycled skateboard decks and an eco-friendly plastic alternative. A portion of each purchase goes to a reputable cause. Since 2010, these glasses have helped support tsunami relief in Japan, child soldier rehabilitation in Africa, reforestation in Haiti, building two eye clinics in India, donation to nature conservancy here in the United States and various community projects in El Salvador. (Revampt) CONTINUED >

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CARDS THAT MATTER

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Founded by a 12 year old, incredibly ambitious girl, this non-profit uses her stellar photography skills to make the world a better place. Its mission is to rescue and provide life-long homes for endangered captive wild animals. Proceeds currently go to Wild Animal Sancuary in Keensburg, Colorado. (Hope Tank)

LIGHTS OF NOURISHMENT

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here’s nothing quite like an old-fashioned cookie swap. So in order to welcome the spirit of the season we decided to host our very own holiday cookie exchange. And what better way to practice an age-old tradition then taking it back to 1959 and adding a retro spin. As we discovered, the recipe for the most delicious party of the year is some good friends, seasonal-cider cocktails, a touch of champagne, and most importantly cookies – lots of cookies. Lemon bars, Grandma’s snowballs, chocolate bark, and good ole’ gingerbread all made an appearance, and many other cookie varieties that are a great addition to anyone’s recipe book. Vintage opaque pink cake stands and flower-patterned cookie trays were once again filled to the brim with cookies and their crumbles. Eager friends stood nearby always keeping one eye on the glowing treat display as guest started arriving one by one. Our favorite holiday tunes, as varied as the cookie selection, got us all in the mood for the merrymaking. Eventually the chit chatter of conversation was hushed as a toast was made, champagne popped and then the tasting began. A cookie for now, plenty for later--boxes, tissue paper and ribbon were flying as everyone got to work packing away sweet treasures. Considering sharing is a cardinal rule for the season, there were plenty of cookies to go around, for everyone’s friends and family. When it comes to a cookie swap, the more really is the merrier. That means more baked goods to go around, more new recipes to try and of course more laughter to be shared. We hope you enjoy our cookie swap party as much as we did, and hopefully it inspires you to host your own. 42

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SHERYL HADLEY'S CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BARK

10 oz chocolate chips (at least semi-sweet, preferably 60%) 1/2 c. freeze dried raspberries, crushed 1/2 c. cacao nibs, crushed Melt chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat. Stir in raspberries & cacao nibs and spread on wax paper on a cookie sheet. Place in freezer for approximate. Break bark into pieces with hands & enjoy! **you can also subsititute 3/4 c toffee pieces (Heath) to stir in, spread on wax paper on cookie sheet, and generously grind sea salt on the melted CONTINUED > chocolate before freezing.

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COOKIES & COCKTAILS

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COOKIE WRAPPING RECIPE

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1 cup butter 4 tbs confectioning sugar 2 cups flour 1 tbs vanilla 1 tbs water 1 cup chopped walnuts Mix above in order in large bowl. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes until light brown. Cool for 5 minutes then dust in confectioning sugar. 44

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PUBLISHERS SPIKED CHAI TEA LATTE

Bring to a boil eight cups of water. Add 16 chai tea bags; turn off stove; secure the lid with the tea bag tabs hanging outside and steep 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags. Stir in 1/2 cup each spiced rum and vanilla-flavored vodka and 2 cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Stir in 2 cups sweetened condensed milk; switch to the warm setting until ready to serve. Ladle into mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

CHEWY GINGER COOKIES

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/12 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper 3/4 dark brown sugar 1/3 cup vegetable shortening (trans-fat free) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 large egg 1/2 cup blackstrap molasses 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 cup raw turbinado sugar Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk first 7 ingredients (flour through black pepper) in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat brown sugar, shortening, and butter in a large bowl, scraping down sides halfway through beating, until light and fluffy. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla. Beat just to blend. Add flour mixture; beat on low speed to blend. Mix in crystallized ginger by hand (dough will be very soft and sticky). Place raw sugar in a shallow bowl. Using 2 tablespoons, scoop out dough (1 tablespoon at a time) into the raw sugar; turn to coat well. Roll into a ball and transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake cookies, rotating the sheets halfway through, until edges are firm and centers appear cracked, 10-12 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool. Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature between sheets of parchment or waxed paper. December 2015 | Cherry Creek Lifestyle

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Financial Fitness

SUSTAINABLE INVESTING ONLY YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

ARTICLE KATHY LEONARD | PHOTOGRAPHY COLLEEN KELLY SENIOR VP OF INVESTMENTS KATHY LEONARD ON THE BEST WAY TO FINANCE. MYTHBUSTERS More and more investors have heard the terms social, sustainable,

impact or ESG (environment, social and governance) investing. Too many investors are still on the sidelines because of myths that have not yet been fully dispelled. It’s time to clear the air and get with the investing trend. THE REALITY We all invest so that we can make a financial return on our money. That’s

the clear-cut definition of investing. Some still believe that their returns will be lower if they chose sustainable investing but study after study has proven this is not true. Actually, at the start of 2014, sustainable strategies had grown to $6.57 trillion, an increase of 78 percent from two years prior. It is easy to create a diversified portfolio with competitive returns that is sustainable. IMPACT I have also heard people tell me their actions are too small to make a differ-

ence, or they question whether investing this way actually stimulates change. One truth I definitively know is that what we do with our money has an impact. Just because you may not be following the impact your portfolio is having, does not mean it is reflecting the issues that are most important to you. In fact, you could be very surprised. Just because you may not be guiding your impact, does not mean it is not happening; because guess what - it is. Start focusing and getting guidance to have your portfolio reflect the issues that are important to you. BE SUSTAINABLE in your portfolio and utilize ESG.

• Avoidance: Most investments will screen out the most egregious offenders for the issues that are important to you. • Integration: More and more managers are identifying the best actors in each asset class and sector; supporting companies that are doing business in a responsible manner. • Active Ownership: Proxy Voting, Advocacy and Engagement: Since companies are not perfect, this approach allows your investment manager to vote on and file shareholder resolutions on issues such as the environment, child free labor, and weapons production, to name a few. • Community Investing: Channels investments into low income and other underserved communities provide capital, credit and training that these communities would otherwise lack. • Ask the Experts: And as with any endeavor, it is important to have a partner that brings expertise, experience and a shared vision to the table. I have found that integrating individual’s social criteria alongside expert financial analysis will provide you with a diversified portfolio with competitive performance that will help move the needle on issues that are important to you. The clock is ticking and we have too many problems and too little time to address them (I mean, who doesn’t?) Where you can start is with your investments. Your portfolio is a powerful tool for change. Not only will you feel better about how you are invested, but also you will help spotlight issues and raise them for debate, moving corporations down a more sustainable and overall successful path. 48

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marching bands, ornate floats, and, of course, a special appearance

there’s something special for everyone to celebrate the season.

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DENVER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

1940'S WHITE CHRISTMAS BALL

A Christmas Carol promises to “warm your heart and renew your hol-

WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR &

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SPACE MUSEUM

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holiday party will bring back all the

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sweetheart amidst

COLORADO BALLET'S

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ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE

movie set lights

Children and adults will enjoy Col-

and props, re-en-

orado Ballet's 55th annual pro-

actors, sleighs, Christmas trees and a canopy

duction of The Nutcracker, featur-

of lights. 1940sBall.org

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A classic tea party, with hot cocoa for children,

Colorado Ballet Orchestra. This

tea for adults and a light snack of sandwiches

enchanting production brings the

and assorted treats. Children are encouraged

timeless story to life and transports

to bring their favorite doll along to enjoy the

audiences to lands of wintertime magic and delicious sweets.

festivities.The highlight is a whimsical ballet performance by the Ar-

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The Colorado Symphony presents a concert

for the entire family at the Denver Zoo. With

Street Mall at the close of 2015 with the New

filled with music from the world of Star Wars

a special New Year's Eve countdown at 9

Year's Eve Fireworks Downtown. The two

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spectacular fireworks shows will occur at 9

between Denver and Dagobah. Whether

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the Rebel Troops, you're sure to hear your fa-

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