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new era of community is upon us.

Expanding Lifestyle Publications to the greater Highlands Ranch area is certainly an honor and a privilege. Yes, Lone Tree and Castle Pines, this community-focused publication is equally yours as well.

In case you haven’t been paying attention, print is cool again. I would fear the hard facts of how much of my day is spent staring at some sort of digital device (which is why this issue is fully digital as well). With that said, there is something about coming home in the evening, or being on a plane, or at a coffee shop, and holding something tangible.

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We have an exciting year planned and it is our goal to serve as the community bulletin board. This is your magazine. As we continue to partner with more local businesses and organizations, our page count will also grow.

We will soon get to know each other very well, but here is me in a nut shell: I love my wonderful family, Chair #5 at Vail Mountain (cried when it went hi-speed), the Kansas City Royals, banjo music, black coffee and IPA’s. I also love connecting with people in this amazing community - so let’s hang out sometime.

From our family to yours, welcome to Highlands Ranch Lifestyle!

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Locally Owned

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Renovate & Refine

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Open House

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Hops & Vine

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Lifestyle Calendar

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18 Making Scents

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Good Times

Lone Tree Brewing Company Celebrates Four Years LTBC threw a party for their 4th anniversary. Showing their gratitude for their community, they treated guests to free hors d’oeuvres, jazz music and a new release of a collaboration beer with Community Beer of Dallas Texas: the Duke of Earl Black Wit. Proceeds benefited the charity Cancer Blows, The Ryan Anthony Foundation. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MELISSA WILLIAMS, ELEVEN17 PHOTOGRAPHY.

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An Evening of Luxury

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

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ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS The best and brightest in the local business community were honored in early February by the Chamber of Commerce of Highlands Ranch. Below are the award winners who were recognized at the annual Chairman’s Inaugural Luncheon on January 29 at the Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel in Greenwood Village.

Excellence in Community Impact—Hide In Plain Sight; Excellence in Innovation—Children’s Hospital Colorado; Emerging Business of the Year—Seven Stones and Bear Mortgage Inc.; Legacy Leader— Peg Rudden with Advocates For Children- CASA; Ambassador of the Year—Kay Stolzenbach, Kellogg Executive Services.

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HIGHLANDS RANCH STUDENTS STRIVE FOR GREATNESS Eighth-grade students at Cresthill Middle School in Highlands Ranch looked at the biggest problems facing Colorado and developed their own video advertisements to explain how they would fix them. Thirty-seven teams representing 155 eighth graders spent three months on the projects, which were a collaboration among social studies, language arts, science and wellness classes. The social studies teacher, Sonja Herring, says the project reflected the district's focus on innovation, 21st century skills and real-world connections. "Rather than just learning about how one goes about impacting local government, we are actually trying to go through the process ourselves," she says. "Students were able to choose an issue that was truly affecting Colorado in which they could invest their time and passion." Groups eventually settled on a particular issue

GREAT WESTERN BANK AMONG THE BEST Despite the growth of online banks with their competitive rates and low fees, traditional brick-and-mortal institutions still appeal to many Americans. In fact, nearly 30 percent of consumers cited convenient branch locations near where they live and work as the

and worked to create a real-world solution that took into account the problems' complexities—ranging from where the money would come from to the impact on Colorado's economy and people.

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top reason for staying with their bank, according to a 2015 survey

The eighth biannual Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair,

by consulting firm Accenture. Great Western Bank ranked as one of

hosted by Douglas County’s Community of Care Network, was

the top ten best banks in America for 2016 based on criteria such

January 26 at Calvary Chapel in Castle Rock. The free event is

as “yields, fees or other terms on check, savings and one-year cer-

designed to help teach attendees how to take advantage of free

tificate of deposit accounts” and “products offered, including auto

food and clothing, medical assistance and more, while giving them

loans, mortgages, credit cards, investment services and insurance

the opportunity to receive many of those benefits on-site in a one-

services.” Great Western Bank is one of only two in the current top ten

stop-shop setting. Attendees were able to walk away with new, warm

banks to offer free checking. Not only that, but Great Western Bank

clothes as well as food provided by food banks. They also learned

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Free haircuts, dental checkups, free stress tests and wellness checks

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were also available. Project ReCycle was also at the event handing out free repurposed bicycles to the youth. Organizations participating in the event focused on education, employment, family services, health care, housing and utilities, nutrition and transportation. “I think

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it’s important people know that these agencies are here to take care of them,” Chuck Vogel, volunteer with the Parker Task Force, says.

“Douglas County is perceived as a well-off county, but we took care of 10,000 people at our task force last year. Even though our income level is high, there is a lot of need in our county.”

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Rotary Club of Denver and Denver Public Schools to support kindergarten through 12th-grade students in higher-risk environments— homelessness, poverty, attendance and behavioral challenges, single-guardian households—to help them graduate from high school, pursue post-secondary education and contribute to their communities. The organization continues to serve as a leader in youth intervention and dropout prevention, 70 years later, connecting more than 1,300 students in 144 Denver Public Schools with educational counselors and volunteer mentors each year. The 70th anniversary of Denver Kids is an opportunity to reflect on the organization’s history and take stock of its seven decades of enduring achievements in “accelerating the potential in every child.” To commemorate this significant milestone, Denver Kids is launching a call to action for community-wide support to address their waitlist; it currently grows by 20 students per month. The annual cost to support one student in the Denver Kids program is $2,750. “The long-term goal is to empower our young people to become contributing members of the community, and end the cycle of generational poverty one family at a time,” Denver Kids Board Chair, Billy Brown, explained. “It is a critical mission for them and for our local economy.”

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Locally Owned

What Makes

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H2DESIGN CANDLES COMBINES AESTHETICALLY PLEASING ANTIQUE HOME DECOR WITH A VARIETY OF SCENTS—SCRAPPING TRADITIONAL GLASS CONTAINERS FOR VINTAGE FINDS. ARTICLE KATIE ASKEW | PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL RAINERO 18

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hen Holly Hamilton planned her wedding three years ago, she

H2Design Candles uses highly scented soy wax for every candle

had an idea to repurpose all the containers used in her rustic

made. From varieties like bamboo white grapefruit to oakmoss amber,

ceremony but wasn’t quite sure how. It was Hamilton’s daughter

Hamilton says she is always working on new scents for each season.

who suggested she learn how to make candles as a hobby. Instead

She currently carries over 30 varieties to choose from.

of throwing away the containers, she made a profit selling candles to friends and family.

It wasn’t until she visited a local estate sale that Hamilton solidified her vintage style and created H2Design Candles.

“Starting with premium ingredients is always key to producing this quality product,” Hamilton says.

Soy wax burns at a lower temperature which is slower than other waxes on the market, so Hamilton's soy candles get more burn time for the money.

“All of my vintage pieces have been purchased at estate

“The wax is made from crushed soybeans, which are a renewable

sales, antique stores and thrift stores,” Hamilton says. She also

resource,” Hamilton says. “I like the idea of supporting soybean farmers.”

offers refill services so her customers can continue using the same vintage find over and over again with new scents.

You can find H2Design Candles at various flea markets throughout the year and at Unlisted in Centennial or The Emporium in Castle Rock.

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LOVE AND WAR BY LYNSEY ADDARIO

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THE ORPHEUS CLOCK: THE SEARCH FOR MY FAMILY’S ART TREASURES STOLEN BY THE NAZIS BY SIMON GOODMAN

Determined to restore his grandparents’ vast stolen art collection and their legacy, Goodman discovered that much of their collection (including works by Degas, Renoir, Botticelli, Guardi) had gone to Hitler and Hermann Goering.

Proving that many works belonged to his family, Goodman initiated the first Nazi looting case to be settled in the United States and the first major restitution in The Netherlands.

33 ARTISTS IN THREE ACTS BY SARAH THORNTON

A behind-the-scenes look at 33 contemporary artists’ politics, kinship, and craft. Thornton visits with Ai Weiwei, Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama, Cindy Sherman, Andrea Fraser, as well as Laurie Simmons, Carroll Dunham, and their daughters Lena and Grace. A stunning collection that peeks into various artists’ psyches, gives insight into their personas, and uncovers their daily habits and inspirations.

THE MARRIAGE OF OPPOSITES BY ALICE HOFFMAN

On the tropical island of St. Thomas in the early 1800s, a young woman marries a widower with three children to save her father’s business. When her husband dies, she begins a scandalous love affair that affects her entire family, including her favorite son, painter Camille Pissarro—the Father of Impressionism.

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MINIMALIZE YOUR SPACE BECOMING A MINIMALIST MEANS LIVING MORE WITH LESS. IT'S NOT EASY, SO HERE'S A GUIDE TO GET YOU STARTED. ARTICLE SHERYL HADLEY FIVE WAYS YOU CAN SHOW THE CLUTTER IN YOUR LIFE WHO’S REALLY IN CHARGE.

1. Just get rid of these things—seriously. Why are you keeping them?

2. If you’re so overwhelmed that you don’t know where to begin, try starting with one small area that haunts you the most—a section of kitchen counter, a small table top.

3. Pick up five things and return them to their proper location. These should be items you’re used to seeing deposited on counters or floors: mail, the dog’s leash, a newspaper section, your daughter’s hair clip, random sport socks. If you don’t have a designated place for them, think about one that would suit, and start using it all the time.

4. Give yourself the gift of a “Maybe” box that you can put things in for now. Sometimes, even though we know we should get rid of something, we can’t quite let it go. Look at the random selection you’ve kept a few months down the road—chances are it will all go straight to donation.

5. Be a more conscious shopper so that you’re not filling your decluttered home with more clutter.

Whenever you see something you want, add it to an ongoing list with the date you first saw it, and then revisit the list 30 days later. You may find when you check back that the urge to purchase it has gone.

And if you do decide to get it, at least you’ve given the item the time and consideration it deserves.

Living in a cluttered home or trying to work in a cluttered office is an exercise in frustration. Car keys get swallowed up, you can’t locate your important report in time for your meeting, or you replace something you can’t find only to have the original turn up shortly after. Isn’t that the worst? Make sure that never happens again by getting clutter under control... one unpaired sock at a time.

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Open House

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Old World

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An old-world architecture home breathes reinvented warmth for a Littleton family.

ARTICLE KRISTIN DOHERTY | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS LAPLANTE reativity can be hindered by two situations: a completely blank canvas with no limitations or a strict set of instructions to follow. With the home on Michener Way, the Design 571 team was granted the perfect mix of a blank slate and useful guidelines. While there was plenty of space to stretch their creativity, the home’s existing design elements meant they had to work with what they were given.

Before Design 571 started, the home had several old world–style

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features the family wasn’t keen on keeping. But rather than changing the unwanted details, Shawna Jaramillo, owner and designer of Design 571, opted to find ways to reinvent the style.

“We had to ask ourselves, ‘How do you take this old-world style and do an updated look?’" says Jaramillo.

For example, rather than replacing stone tile flooring in the foyer, living room and dining room, Jaramillo let it determine the color palette: The warm, earthy tones of the tile naturally led to a neutral palette. Meanwhile, soft blue undertones in the artwork in the living room add just a touch of color to the otherwise neutral room.

Elements of old-world architecture—the columns and raised arches decorating each entryway, the intricate vaulted ceilings—didn’t quite match Jaramillo’s usual aesthetic.

"My preferred style is more modern with clean lines and bright colors. This is really kind of the opposite of my typical,” Jaramillo says.

Jaramillo used the existing architecture to fuel her vision. “The architecture definitely dictated the direction we went.”

There were a lot of possible directions, she admits, but she set on a path to achieve a style that felt not only pretty and luxurious but also warm, inviting and welcoming.

Despite the limitations, the home was, in many ways, a blank slate. The previous owners took every single light fixture before moving out, giving Jaramillo an opportunity to play with one of her favorite design elements.

“I love lighting. I think it makes such a statement—like the jewelry in the room,” Jaramillo says. “Some people don’t want to spend the money on it, but a great light fixture really does finish off the room.”

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"We had to ask ourselves, 'How do you take this old-world style and do an updated look?'"

She picked a different chandelier for nearly every room, each making its own statement and complementing the other fixtures without any dominating the others. For example, a damask wallpaper on the ceiling of the dining room draws the eye toward the statement-making capiz shell chandelier, but doesn't overpower the room.

The simple color palette also presented a chance to experiment with patterns and textures. Throughout the home, you’ll find unexpected textural combinations: linen chairs around a wooden dining table, mercury candlesticks displayed in front of metallic grasscloth wallpaper, a leather ottoman atop a feathery area rug.

Ultimately, the design pulled inspiration from the neutral, relaxed style of California beach homes and the soft, elegant features of French country homes. The result: A modern, truly Coloradan home that’s soft yet elegant, welcoming yet luxurious.

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Hops & Vine

Rooted in Colorado LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY IS THE BREWERY THAT COMMUNITY BUILT. THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY AN EVENING OUT AT LONE TREE.

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s John Winter leans on the shiny bar, laughing with a customer over a few pints of

beer, he says he never expected his craft brew-

ery to grow this large.

Lone Tree Brewing Company started brewing about 50 barrels a year in 2011. Today, they’re making more than 2,400 barrels of beer per year.

But Winter says the brewery is much more than just making—and drinking—beer.

“It’s about creating a community atmosphere where people who share the excitement in the science, experimentation and development of a handcrafted beer can feel right at home," Winter says.

Winter was a home-brewer for years before leaving behind the corporate grind. His desire to be part of the close partnerships and community the beer industry in Colorado provides, drew him to turn his hobby into a new career. From there, Lone Tree Brewing was born.

Settled into a nondescript strip mall surrounded by manufacturers, Lone Tree Brewing was one of the first breweries to call the southern Denver suburbs home. Aimed to mimic the local neighborhood breweries seen throughout Europe, Winter wanted the European-style craft beer style incorporated into his brewery. But, they have since expanded into more experimental varieties, now leaving about one-third of the beers Belgian, German, English or Irish.

In fact, the brewery won a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 2015 for their Mexican lager, making them the first craft brewery to medal since 1998.

They also believe in using only Colorado-made and natural products. You can taste it at the first sip: Their Peach Pale Ale is made with actual peach puree. And, to focus on quality and excellence, Lone Tree Brewing sells only local products in the taproom. From local food trucks five days a week to the hand soap in the bathroom, all products are Colorado-made consumables.

But what really sets Lone Tree Brewing apart is their dedication to charity. From supporting Reel Recovery, a group that provides free fly-fishing excursions for men with cancer, to helping the local humane society, the brewery contributes a portion of any tasting room sales to local nonprofits every month.

To try their newest experiment though, a Belgian Dark Strong at 10 percent ABV brewed with 33 pounds of Belgian dark candied sugar, you’ll have to visit their taproom in Lone Tree. And maybe get a ride home from a friend.

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MARCH 1

the Sun presents 38 bold, large-scale paintings by Walter Ufer and E.

HIGHLANDS RANCH ENCORE CHORALE RECREATION CENTER AT SOUTHRIDGE The Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus, which emphasizes the social, physical and mental health

Martin Hennings, who found their niche in the Southwestern village

MARCH 10

of Taos, New Mexico. The exhibition reveals new scholarship on these

LAUGHING & LEARNING: A PRACTICAL END

two artists, with artworks showcased from 1917 to 1945.

OF LIFE WORKSHOP

DenverArtMuseum.org

THE RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE The Laughing and Learning workshop, featuring Gail Rubin, will give you the tools and the inspiration to take practical steps for outlining your funeral plans or memorial celebration.

You'll draft your own obituary or famous last words, and prepare advance medical directives.

Business.HighlandsRanchChamber.org

MARCH 11 COMEDY NIGHT WITH JEFF HARMS SOUTHRIDGE Enjoy a comedy performance at Southridge! Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association will treat you to an evening of laughs and comedy relief. This event is for adults only (21 and older). IDs will be checked at the door.

HRCAOnline.org

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MARCH 12 LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE

DENVER RESTAURANT WEEK

HIGHLANDS RANCH LIBRARY

VARIOUS RESTAURANTS AROUND DENVER

Local Authors invite you to enjoy light refreshments as you listen

Visit Denver’s 12th Annual Denver Restaurant Week, presented

to local authors discuss their books. The authors will each have

by Lexus, celebrating dining in the Mile High City. Registration

five minutes to discuss their work. A book sale and signing will follow

for restaurants is now open. During the 10-day Denver Restaurant

the presentation. Authors include Terry Whalen, Molly Moorhead

Week, hundreds of Denver's top restaurants will offer multi-course

Short, Alison Moorhead Kruzig, Britany Ederveen, J.D. Dudycha

dinners for the tasty price of $30 per person.

and Jana Zinser.

Denver.org

DouglasCountyLibraries.org

MARCH 12 ONE WORLD SINGERS PRESENTS CARIBBEAN RHYTHMS ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Escape to the tropics with the One World Singers and the Pan Jumbies Steel Drum Band! Featuring music originally made popular

by Harry Belafonte along with portions of the riveting Caribbean Mass by Glen McClure.

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O N E N IG HT O N LY !

Colorado Ballet Director’s Choice:

Ballets that Break the Rules Fri., April 1, 2016 at 8:00pm

The repertory will include the new tango-inspired ballet The Angel of Buenos Aires, Wolfgang (for Webb), and a third contemporary work to highlight the talents of Colorado Ballet’s dancers.

O N E N IG HT O N LY !

GuGu Drum Group

Sat., March 12, 2016 at 7:00pm This family-friendly, award-winning drum ensemble of twenty artists from Shanghai, China, will amaze audiences with their athletic, musical, and dramatic drum work.

O N E N IG HT O N LY !

ST. PATR I CK ’ S DAY CE LE B R ATIO N

Cherish the Ladies

Sat., March 19, 2016 at 8:00pm Cherish the Ladies has performed all over the world during their 30 years on the road with their rousing Irish music and extraordinary step dancers.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO 80124

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Lifestyle Calendar

(CON TI N U ED)

MARCH 13

MARCH 19

MARCH 26

RUNNIN’ OF THE GREEN LUCKY 7K &

SPRING CRAFT BAZAAR

FAMILY NATURE CLUB

LEPRECHAUN LEAP 2 MILE WALK

RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE

FLY'N B PARK

17TH & WAZEE (LODO)

Highlands

This is an opportunity for the whole family to

Don't miss the 28th Runnin' of the Green, one of

Association's

upholds

dive into nature and discover nature-themed

the largest 7Ks in the United States, along with

the definition of bazaar. The atmosphere

topics. Dress appropriately for outdoor fun

the Leprechaun Leap 2 Mile Walk (which is not

attracts a multitude of vendors who

and bring water.

timed). Voted the best post-race party with live

sell a wide variety of handcrafted and

HighlandsRanch.org

Irish music, Irish dancers, a beer garden, the

commercial items. Look for treasures

Colorado Youth Pipe Band and much more.

such as handcrafts, scrapbook materials,

MARCH 26

ROTG.org

candles, dolls, jewelry and much more.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Free and open to the public.

NORTHRIDGE PARK

HRCAOnline.org

Grab your Easter basket because the Easter

Ranch Spring

Community Bazaar

MARCH 24

bunny is coming to Highlands Ranch! It’s a family event with an egg hunt for children

MANSION DANCIN’ COUNTRY

ages one to 11-years-old. The event is held

ROCK NIGHT

outside in the rain, snow or sunshine.

HIGHLANDS RANCH MANSION

HRCAOnline.org

Join the mansion for a fun evening of

MARCH 17

Mansion Dancin’– Country Rock Night! Grab

CAMPFIRE FUN

a date or a couple of friends and dance the

FLY'N B PARK

night away. Dance instructors will be there to

Join a park ranger for campfire games, songs,

teach you a few moves; tickets are $20. This

stories and fun. Dress appropriately for outdoor

event is 21 and older.

weather. Hot cocoa and s’mores will be served.

HighlandsRanchMansion.com

HighlandsRanch.org

Sharing with Neighbors in Need Fresh Harvest Food Bank is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Douglas County and surrounding areas since 2011.

Pantry staples, along with fresh produce, provided to more than 100 families each month.

Nutrition and support for local homeless and at-risk students.

Donate Sponsor Volunteer

Assistance to local food pantries, shelters, and other non-profit organizations.

To find out how...

Visit us at www.FreshHarvestFoodBank.org or call (720)381-6169.

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Thinking of Selling your Home?

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(weather permitting) Unlimited Golf Unlimited Range Balls No Hassle Tee Times Contact Tim Murphy, Membership Director, for more information!

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Meridian Golf Club is an 18 Hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Championship links style course. Our mission is to help you delight in your unique, personal journey with the game of golf. We offer everything you want in a private club: convenient location, walkable golf course, available tee times, and four hour pace of play. If you are just beginning or have been playing for years, Meridian is the most affordable private club.

Meridian

GOLF CLUB

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Local’s Choice

A FEW OF MY

Favorite Things Arteriors lighting and accessories:

Kymo area rugs:

Their lighting selections are super interesting.

Plus, they add a nice level of sophistication to any space.

They offer beautiful polyester rugs that are amazing to look at, nice to walk on and easy to keep clean.

Reclaimed wood walls: I love bringing natural textures indoors with rough reclaimed wood.

Wood walls can transform a space easily by adding texture and visual interest.

WHO: COURT EARP WHAT: INTERIOR DESIGNER WHERE: COURT EARP DESIGNS

COURTEARPDESIGNS.COM 720.839.8300

Rosy Rings Candles: Her fragrant products are made in Denver and will fill your home with beautiful scents inspired by nature.

CB2 Movie Sofa: This sofa is deep and perfect for lounging any time of the day. Not only is it super comfortable, but it is also well-priced—it retails for just over $1,100. I have it in my apartment!

Thayer Coggin: You can find contemporary products made for living here. Available at TOWN studio, the clean lines of Thayer Coggin products are timeless and beautiful.

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Benjamin Moore Color Preview: I always start my paint selections with these paints. They have a warm gray base tone that adds an extra layer of warmth to your painting projects.

Highlands Ranch Lifestyle | March 2016

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