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| 970.226.6400 | w w w. s t y l e m a g a z i n e c o l o r a d o . c o m w w w. m e d i c a l a n d w e l l n e s s . c o m PUBLISHER Lydia Dody | lydia@stylemedia.com MANAGING EDITOR Angeline Grenz angie@stylemedia.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Scott Prosser scott@stylemedia.com SENIOR DESIGNER Lisa Gould lisa@stylemedia.com DIGITAL DIRECTOR / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Austin Lamb | austin@stylemedia.com ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVES Jon Ainslie (970) 219-9226 Debra Davis (917) 334-6912 Lydia Dody (970) 227-6400 Ann Kool (970) 412-8855 OFFICE MANAGER/ABOUT TOWN EDITOR Ina Szwec | ina@stylemedia.com ACCOUNTING MANAGER Karla Vigil CIRCULATION MANAGER Trisha Milton COPY EDITOR Michelle Venus PHOTOGRAPHER Marcus Edwards Photography CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Richard Haro Photography, Petra Lansky with Fawntail Photography CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Malini Bartels, Lynette Chilcoat, Kyle Eustice, Kay Rios, Brad Shannon, Elisa Tivona, Michelle Venus AFFILIATIONS Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce Loveland Chamber of Commerce Greeley Chamber of Commerce 2016 STYLE MAGAZINES January-NOCO Wellness February-Style March-NOCO Wellness April-Style May-Style June-Style July-NOCO Wellness August-Style September-Women’s Health & Breast Cancer Style October-NOCO Wellness November-Holiday Style December-Best Of & Winter Activities Style Style Media and Design, Inc. magazines are free monthly publications direct-mailed to homes and businesses in Northern Colorado. Elsewhere, a one year subscription is $25/year and a two year subscription is $45/year. Free magazines are available at more than 300 locations throughout Northern Colorado. For ad rates, subscription information, change of address, or correspondence, contact: Style Media and Design Inc., 211 W. Myrtle St., Suite 200, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. Phone (970) 2266400, ext. 208. Fax (970) 226-6427. E-Mail: ina@StyleMedia.com ©2016 Style Media and Design Inc. All rights reserved. The entire contents of Style Magazine are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Style Media and Design Inc. is not responsible for unsolicited material. All manuscripts, artwork, and photography must be accompanied by a SASE. The views and opinions of any contributing writers are not necessarily those of Style Media & Design Inc.

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EAT, SHOP & PLAY

IN DOWNTOWN LOVELAND!

I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the new NOCO Wellness magazine. I loved the cover and really enjoyed reading all the articles. The articles were so interesting and informative on how to improve your health, your attitude, your nutrition and general whole body wellness! I gave copies to family and friends to read. I would like to have copies at my shop for my customers to pick up. Julie Luckasen, My Sister Knits, Fort Collins KUDOS ON NEW MAGAZINE

The new NOCO Wellness was awesome! The cover was so neat that I couldn’t help picking up the magazine and then happily discovered it was a Style publication. I read the magazine from cover to cover and found the articles interesting, inspiring and really informative. Keep up the good work! Jan Lindeberg, Fort Collins I wanted to compliment you on the January issue of NOCO Wellness. I found this new issue design very clean, crisp and appealing. Congratulations. Myles Crane, Business Consultant Fort Collins I was at the hair salon today and saw your NOCO Wellness ( January 2016) issue. I love all the articles you have in this issue. The wellness topics that speak to good attitude in “Attitude is Everything,” and ways to good physical and mental health in “New Year, New You!,” reinforced things I knew but also shed light on new possibilities. The information on boxing for people with Parkinson’s is something I was not aware of and will share with my mother who has Parkinson’s. Thank you for publishing this issue of good health. Kay Brown, Fort Collins

IMPRESSED WITH THE MAGAZINES

I really love getting Lydia’s Style Magazine and the NOCO Wellness issue. Being in the health and wellness field, I always appreciate the quality of the articles written by local experts. I appreciate the exercise tips, holistic approaches to wellness, and ideas on getting a good night sleep—who doesn’t need that? Also, those landscape and home improvement ideas are wonderful, too. It’s also fun to see how our community supports so many local causes that help so many people. These magazines are well-rounded and have something for everyone. Good job everyone! Jill Taylor, UCHealth Aspen Club/Senior Services Supervisor, Fort Collins I have been quite impressed with the quality and thoroughness of several of the business articles I’ve read in Style Magazine! Mike O’Connell, Larimer Small Business Development Center, Front Range Community College

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FEBRUARY 2016

CONTENTS

features 38 10

Decorating with Style: Recycle, Reuse and Collect

NOCO Real Estate Stands Strong

The ‘Net-Zero’ Home

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CONTENTS 22

around town

weddings

noco style

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dress 16 Style Files 55 Wedding and Tux Trends Profile 18 Business 58 Bust a Move on the Big Day Aqua Spas Personality 20 NOCO 59 Wedding Bubbles Mark Slonikerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jazz Fusion Passion An Out-of-the-Box Night Out 22 Entertainment 24 Dining Soups for the Soul & Garden 28 Home Primer on Wood 30 Outdoors Cold Weather Comfort & Beauty 32 Health Nail it with Trendy Manicures A Romantic Staycation in 36 Travel Northern Colorado

8 From Our Readers 14 Publisher's Letter 62 About Town 2015 Tillers Club Reception

Resolution Run JLFC - Black & White Bash! Loveland's Valentine Unveil Humor for the Homeless Groundbreaking NOCO Townhomes 2016 Loveland Chamber Annual Dinner STYLEMAGAZINECOLORADO.COM

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

NOCO IS BOOMING!

The start of 2016 is another exciting milestone for Style magazines. This year we celebrate 32 years of publishing in Northern Colorado. Each year we evaluate our magazines and examine how we can craft them better and create them to be more relevant, visually exciting and compelling to read. This goal is accomplished with the effort, ideas and contributions of the entire talented and creative team at Style. They are truly an awesome bunch! I hope you noticed the launch of our January’s

new NOCO Wellness issue. In response to our readers, we completely redesigned our issues for January, March, July and October to be more focused on health and wellness topics in a format that is positive, inspiring and interesting to read. Our response to the January issue so far has been overwhelmingly positive so we know we are on the right track. One of our most popular sections of Style is our About Town social photos of events in the region. You’ve asked us for this and we listened. We will be expanding this department in the magazine and it will be included in all issues. And be sure to check out our website, www. stylemagazinecolorado.com, to see more photos of area events. In addition, our goal is to continually expand distribution of our magazines to better serve our Northern Colorado readers and advertisers. So, if you want the magazine sent to you no charge, just let us know. Or if you have a suggestion as to an additional pick up location, let us know that. We are here as a refection of our Northern Colorado communities and we are here to serve you! Our February issue always features an update on real estate and this has certainly been a lively topic in the past year. Over the past 32 years we have seen huge changes in the landscape of Northern Colorado but the past year the growth and appreciation has been phenomenal. We had an opportunity to interview Larry Kendall of The Group Inc. Real Estate who shared that the median home price increase in Fort Collins was

13 percent, much higher then the 40-year average of 5 percent. That has certainly been a boon for sellers but challenging for buyers. With a low level of inventory, buyers have often been forced into competitive bidding to buy the house they wanted. Be sure to read ”NOCO Real Estate Stands Strong” to get a great overview of this past year and predictions for 2016. On the same topic, be sure to read “NOCO Neighborhoods” to get an overview of what areas are being developed and the price points of homes being built. With the large number of empty nester baby boomers entering a new phase in their lives, many are looking to move into a smaller home. Read “The Net-Zero Home” to take a peek at a smaller home with high-end finishes built by Hammersmith Structures for Jim and Julie Stackhouse. Ideas for decorating a home are always fun to see and read about. Don’t miss “Recycle, Reuse and Collect” for some great ideas on combining styles for unique and interesting décor. In closing, I want to once again share how grateful I am to have such a wonderful fulfilling job in such an amazing community. Thank you for allowing me to inform and entertain you these past 32 years. It has been an honor and a privilege. With gratitude, lydia@stylemedia.com

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files Sweet Treat Cooking Class Toss out that drug store box of chocolates and treat your Valentine this year. You and your loved one can indulge in the perfect sweet treats on February 9 at Fort Collins’ Senior Center’s Treats to Treat Your Valentine cooking class. The menu includes cherry chocolate smoothies, fig coconut squares, cardamom pistachio truffles and a chocolate strawberry tart. To register, call the Senior Center at (970) 221-6644. The class is $35 and starts at 6 p.m.

Loveland’s Fire and Ice Festival Held every year over Valentine’s weekend, Loveland’s Fire and Ice Festival brings music and fun to February. The festival runs from Friday, February 12 to Sunday February 14. This year’s event features fun for the entire family, including ice sculptures, music, a fire dance troupe and fire performer, and a musical light and fireworks show. For more information, visit www.lovelandfireandice.com.

Lucky Joe’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade It’s almost time to don your green. Locals' favorite, Lucky Joe’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, will be held on March 12, beginning at 10 a.m. Enjoy the parade with more than 80 floats, and the continuous party that roams the streets of Downtown Fort Collins. The event is free and open to the public. Visit www.downtownfortcollins.com for more information.

The Pink Floyd Experience Pink Floyd fans, mark your calendars. Don’t miss The Pink Floyd Experience on March 24 at the Lincoln Center. Watch and listen as your favorite classics are covered by six musicians covering four complete album sides, featuring greatest hits including “Money,” “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb.” The epic concert includes a spectacular light show with full quadraphonic sound. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.lctix.com to purchase your tickets.

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Great Plates of Downtown Returns Great Plates returns to Downtown Fort Collins on Tuesday, March 1 through Monday, March 14. This perennial favorite for locals gives diners the chance to sample course menus and take advantage of special family pricing at several downtown eateries. During the two-week event, diners are encouraged to dine out at restaurants for $25, and donate to the Food Bank at the end of their meal. The fundraiser collected $82,700 for the Food Bank for Larimer County last year at their 9th annual event.

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B U S I NESS

PROFI LE

Owners Rich and Barb Strick

BY KYLE EUSTICE

road being rented all the time so I still didn’t have a hot tub.” Six months later, they hooked up with a small, local spa manufacturer in Denver and started retailing them. At the time, they lived in Burlington, Colorado, and their showroom consisted of a deck on the side of their house. In 1993, they moved back to the Front Range and opened their first Aqua Spas location, where they remained until 2007. They’ve been in their current location ever since, with another store in Longmont and a third in Greeley, Barb’s hometown.

CLAIM TO FAME

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

REASONS TO GO

While Aqua Spas’ main staple has always been their wide array of hot tubs, along the way they’ve added pools, saunas, pool tables and tanning beds. They stock plenty of accessories, filters, chemicals and parts so their stores provide a one-stop shopping experience. Sales, customer service and on-time deliveries have remained top priorities, as well.

ON THE JOB

Fort Collins residents Rich and Barb Strick have been married for 26 years, and for most of that time, have owned their own retail spa WORDS OF WISDOM business, Aqua Spas. The business was born out of necessity “We strive to be the best,” Rich says. “You have when Rich decided he simply to always strive to be the best. Anything short of wanted his own hot tub. that, you’ll still land in a good spot. Our motto “With the type of business minds we had, we couldn’t is: ‘Happy customers are the best advertising that just go out and buy one,” money can’t buy.’” Rich explains. “So, I built one into a portable hot tub “You also have to learn how to be patient and flexrental so we could use it and ible,” Barb adds. “Customer service is a big one. It rent it for additional income. has to be.” The problem was the rental part of it was such a hit, it was on the

Aqua Spas has been the exclusive Master Spa Dealer in Colorado for over 14 years, and carries the Michael Phelps Swim Spas line. As a small, family-owned business, Rich and Barb are its heart and soul. They started the business with just the two of them and it’s grown into a company of over 20 people. They are also known as the spa company with the white dogs. In fact, it’s not uncommon to have three Siberian huskies greet customers at the door. “We have some customers who come in just to see the dogs,” Rich says. “And sometimes, they’ll be in the back of the truck and people will say, ‘Oh you’re the people with the spa business and the white dogs.’” Aqua Spas has received a slew of awards and accolades over the years, including the title of Trade Certified Spa Dealer in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, Spa Search’s Best Local Hot Tub Store in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, Master Spas’ Apex Award in 2010 and 2014, Master Spas’ Executive Dealer Award from 2001 to present and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. They see all walks of life come through their doors and have spas to fit every budget. They also offer financing to help their customers get into a hot tub or spa with very low payments.

HOW TO FIND THEM:

6024 S. College Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado | (970) 226-3353 4731 W 10th St Greeley, Colorado | (970) 352-7140 637 Ken Pratt Blvd. Longmont, CO 80501 | (303) 827-3368 sales@aquaspasinc.com

WHEN TO GO:

Monday – Saturday 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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Mark Sloniker’s Jazz Fusion Passion By Angeline Grenz

Mark Sloniker has been a fixture in Fort Collins for decades, and almost anyone who has celebrated a wedding, anniversary or gone on a first date has sat in a quiet corner holding hands and listening to the jazz musician tickle the ivories. At one location or another, Sloniker has made an appearance at most of our special occasions. In fact, Sloniker has made Colorado his home for about 35 years, with Fort Collins as the hub for more than two decades. Most recognize his signature cap, glasses and enigmatic smile—at once timid and conspiratorial. And Sloniker has done what many musicians long to do: made a living performing his art. Sloniker, who says he “failed to grow up in Cincinnati, Ohio,” traveled extensively in his early years, following an education in composition and piano, and playing in jazzfusion bands, such as the band Kinesis that toured nationally. But between moves from east coast to west, Sloniker’s love of the Rocky Mountains kept him coming back until he settled for good in the Choice City. Today, Sloniker regularly provides the evening entertainment at Jay’s Bistro, a gig he has been able to retain for 20 years. He also gives private lessons and serves as adjunct professor at CSU in their Jazz Studies program. “It has been nice to have a steady gig for so many years,” he says. “It creates consistency, and people begin to know where to find you.” In addition to Jay’s, Sloniker plays Sunday nights at Ace Gillettes, but his resume includes stints at The Crown Pub and other well-known restaurants and STYLE 2016

watering holes in Fort Collins. Of course, the Rockies aren’t the only draw, though he does feel they add to the “creative energy” found along the Front Range. “There is also a huge amount of things going on here,” says Sloniker. “We have a vibrant musical scene—not all towns of this size have that sort of presence.” Jazz fusion is Sloniker’s passion; he is drawn to the improvisation that this music style garners. He frequently has fellow musician-friends come through town and invites them to sit down with him for a set at Jay’s. This constant spontaneous activity keeps music from getting stale. “Jazz has this energy, where you can jump in [and play] and take some chances.” Sloniker’s family is also musical. His wife, Colleen Crosson, is a singer and plays guitar. His son, Myles, is a bass player at The New School in Manhattan. And his daughter Emma, currently studying history at CSU, sings with them as well. They each perform with Sloniker on occasion, and he recently played at a club in New York with his son. For them, it’s definitely a family thing: music intertwined with life. “Music is a non-verbal language; there is a lot of communication and connection that happens,” he says, and his family embraces the

link. He and Colleen frequently hold house concerts; hosting traveling and local artists who come play in the intimacy of their home. “House concerts are this emerging place to make music,” he says. “But recall the days of Chopin, where soirees were held in the home. There is an intimacy to playing in someone’s living space.” And while Sloniker’s passion and profession unite in jazz, he reassures other artists that he must still practice constantly to “really get into that space.” When he is not practicing, teaching or performing, Sloniker finds a different sort of release when he takes to his road bike or practices yoga with his wife. But for Sloniker, it all eventually comes back to the music, and the storied career he has been able to make out of something he is passionate about. “You find something you love and it makes you rich,” he concludes. “It has nothing to do with money, but I feel very wealthy.”

Angeline Grenz is managing editor of Lydia’s Style Magazine.

entertainment

An Out-of-the-Box Night Out

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Fort Collins Museum of Discovery’s OtterBox Dome Theatre, with adult and family-themed films.

By Malini Bartels It’s a Saturday night, the dead of winter, and you have nothing to do. Or maybe you just feel like you’ve exhausted all the possibilities in Northern Colorado? These out-of-the-box ideas should help you break your entertainment rut and get you and your friends doing something new.

in tabletop or role-playing games can venture into The Haunted Game Café (www. hauntedgamecafe.com) for an evening of indoor exploration and a latte. Those looking to have a cold brew with their board games can head over to Dungeons & Drafts (dungeonsanddrafts.com).

Games people play

More than dinner and a movie

It doesn’t need to be summer for golf ! Virtual Links (www.virtuallinksllc.com) in Fort Collins has indoor golf and a full bar. Chipper’s Lanes (www.chipperslanes.com) has bowling locations in Estes Park and Greeley as well as Planet Chiptar with laser tag in Fort Collins. Pinball Jones (www. pinballjones.com) in Old Town is all-ages fun with a nostalgic flair. All your favorite pinball games from your childhood under oneroof makes for an amusing night out with friends and family. Anyone interested

What can be more romantic than a movie in the dark? Get immersed with sound and visuals at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery OtterBox Dome Theatre (www.fcmod.org). “The Dome” shows educational and avant-garde films for family and adults. Special events and guest artists and musicians often make their way to The Dome for an evening of informative entertainment while thrilling all the senses. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse (www.coloradocandlelight.

com) in Johnstown and Midtown Arts Center (www.midtownartscenter.com) in Fort Collins elevate dinner and a show to new heights. Live performances of all genres and a meal served by the performers themselves allows the audience to ask questions of the artists, learn about the creative process and interact with the artists that are charming you throughout the evening.

Interactive learning

Northern Colorado is bursting with paint and sip studios where anyone can unleash their inner artist. Loveland’s Studio Vino (www.studiovino.com) and Windsor’s Picasso and Wine (www.picassoandwine.com) bring wine and canvas amusement to the people. In Fort Collins, Pinot's Palette (www.pinotspalette.com) on Mountain Avenue can help you develop your artistic talents while enjoying a laugh STYLEMAGAZINECOLORADO.COM

and a glass of wine with friends. Ever thought it might be fun to take a cooking class with someone? The Cooking Studio (www.the-cooking-studio.com) in the Opera Galleria has date nights, basic skills classes, non-traditional classes and more! Perfect your skills, learn something new, enjoy cooking in a state-of-the-art kitchen and eat what you create. Sometimes accomplishing a task is a fun prescription to cure those entertainment blues.

Spoken word

Telling stories is one of the oldest forms of entertainment. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction or poetry, there are several forms of verbal fun in the area. The Lyric Cinema Café (www.lyriccinemacafe.com) hosts Story Swap every-other month with true stories told live without notes, and The Coloradoan (www.coloradoan.com) hosts their Storyteller series at various locations around town. Avogadro’s Number (www. avogadros.com) on Mason Street is the place to be when it comes to their Spellapalooza adult spelling bee and Slamagadro poetry slams. Ignite Fort Collins (www. ignitefortcollins.com) hosts numerous PG-13 and x-rated talks throughout the year and The Bean Cycle’s First Friday Poetry Slams (www.thebeancycle.com) with a cash prize should not be missed!

Volunteering

Yes, helping others can be fun! Daytime is usually the best time to volunteer for your favorite charitable organization, either individually or as a family. But most of the events mentioned in the other categories cannot happen without members of the community donating their time and talent to make it happen. Volunteering not only gains you free admission to the event, but it’s a wonderful way to meet people with similar interests. Bring a friend, bring a date or come by yourself. You’re never alone when helping someone and you can go home with the genuine feeling of having made the event possible. Malini Bartels is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins. STYLE 2016

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Soups Soul for the By Michelle Venus

Soup. It warms the belly and, when homemade, warms the heart. Three Northern Colorado chefs share their favorite recipes to warm you up on a cold winter’s evening. And the best part—soup gets better and better, it’s flavor getting richer, deeper and more complex as a leftover. Enjoy!

Yucatan Soup

Tonkotsu Ramen

Tortilla Marissa’s North of the Border Cafe (2635 S. College Ave., Fort Collins) has been serving up Yucatan Soup since 1989. Considered a staple on their menu, co-owner Louann DeCoursey likes it served with a dollop of garlic sour cream and fried tortilla strips.

It’s not your chock-full-of-sodium, college days go-to cheap dinner anymore. No, real ramen is a bowl of flavorful heaven that delights the tongue and fills the belly. Chef Edi Yanto of Ramen Master (144 North Mason Street, Fort Collins), shares his recipe of Tonkotsu Ramen. Don’t be intimidated by the ingredients: they can be found in the Asian section of your favorite grocery store.

Ingredients: > > > > > > > > > >

3 tbs. chicken base 1 tsp. whole oregano 1 tsp. basil 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup diced celery 1/4 cup diced bell pepper 1/4 cup diced yellow onion 20 oz. raw diced chicken 20 oz. broccoli

To make the roux: 4 oz. melted butter 1 1/4 cup flour 1. 2. 3. 4.

Make roux by stirring flour into melted butter. Cook until mixture browns slightly. To make soup: Combine all ingredients and bring to a gentle, rolling boil. Separate vegetables from broth. Add roux to stock and mix well to ensure there are no lumps and to thicken up the soup base. Add vegetables back to thicken stock and stir well.

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1 tbs. of sake 1 tsp. of soy sauce 2 tsp. of mirin* 1 tbs. of sesame oil Garlic salt, to your liking Chili flakes, (optional) to your liking 1/2 tsp. of onion flakes 1/2 tsp. of sesame seeds 1 chicken and 1 beef stock cube (one of each, should be 1 cube per 250ml) 1/2 tsp. of white miso paste 4 small green/spring onions 1 packet ramen noodles (wet) Sliced pork (approx. 2-3 slices per serving) Pickled ginger (optional) Bamboo shoots, sweet corn, seaweed or any other vegetable for your toppings Heat your sesame oil in the pot. While it's heating get 500 ml of water in a measuring cup, get your miso paste and two stock cubes ready. Set aside. Add the slices of shredded pork, spices and onion mix and sauté until fragrant (this does not take long). STYLEMAGAZINECOLORADO.COM

Yucatan Soup Monica Corrado’s Oxtail Soup 4.

Add the 500 ml of water, miso paste and stock cubes to the pork, spice and onion mixture and bring the soup to a very gentle boil. Add in the sake, mirin and soy, ladle into bowl(s) and garnish with sliced pork and vegetables.

Monica Corrado, MA, CNC, is a Fort Collins-based traditional food chef and holistic Certified Nutritional Consultant whose primary intention is to inspire people to well-being and she does this both in her private practice and her Cooking for WellBeing classes.

*Mirin is a Japanese sweet rice wine that lends mild acidity to a dish. If you don’t have any on hand, dry sherry, sweet marsala wine, dry white wine and rice vinegar will do the trick.

Her recipe for Oxtail Soup made her sixyear-old son’s “tummy dance.” Here’s the recipe. Turn on the tunes. And dance in the kitchen while you make this delicious soup.

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Recipe I: Oxtail Stock > 2 pounds of oxtail or bison tail, cut into 1 inch pieces > 3 carrots, scrubbed and coarsely chopped > 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped > 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped You may choose to brown the oxtail before you make the stock. This will serve to intensify the flavor and color of your stock.

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Variation 1: Place the oxtails on a sheet pan and bake in a 350 F oven for 30-45 minutes. Variation 2: Melt some tallow, lard, or pastured butter in a skillet and brown both sides of the oxtail. If you brown the oxtail, be sure to scrape all the juices and fat into the pan. Do not discard them. Put the oxtail into a 6-8 quart Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the vegetables. Bring to a boil, skim and discard the fat. Lower heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 20 hours. Strain and cool. Reserve all the meat and discard the vegetables. Chop the meat, fat and tendons and keep in a bowl or container while the stock cools. (Note: this step may take several hours or overnight in order to allow the fat to cool and harden.) When the stock has cooled, take off the layer of fat and reserve for cooking (or adding back in to the oxtail soup when you make it).

Recipe II: Oxtail Soup > 2-3 quarts oxtail stock (or beef stock if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have oxtail stock) > 2-3 carrots, finely diced > 2-3 celery ribs, finely diced > 1-2 medium potato or turnip, finely diced > Thyme, about 2 tsp. dried or 2 tbs. fresh > Celtic salt, to taste > Freshly ground pepper > Cayenne pepper, pinch > Port or brandy, 2 tbs., (optional) > Tomato paste, organic > About 3 tbs. reserved oxtail meat and fat 1.

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Place everything into a soup pot except the tomato paste, optional port and meat. Bring to a boil and skim and discard fat. Lower to a simmer and cover. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir until incorporated. Add optional port and meat and allow to heat through, about 4-5 minutes. Serve with prepared horseradish, fresh ground pepper and sea salt. You may wish to add a tablespoon of fermented ketchup to your bowl just prior to that first bite for an extra jolt of flavor.

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PRIMER ON WOOD By Lynette Chilcoat

Wood accents say welcome home. They lend an inviting warmth other interior building materials can lack. Whether it be an expanse of richly dark flooring, a bank of honeyed cabinets, a softening hint of trim or a striking refurbished heirloom door, the natural element of wood brings a touch of the outdoors inside. The numerous varieties take shape with distinctive grain, hue and style, offering enough diversity to please every decorating palate. Wooden highlights can be used nearly anywhere in house or officeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a kitchen, den, study or bedroom suiteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as a lasting, quality addition to any room. Used as a main component or minor embellishment, wood evokes specific sentiments. Whereas stones such as marble or granite declare grand luxury, tile, carpet and linoleum speak of the pragmatic and metal is coolly stalwart, wood brings an air of subdued elegance into the space it graces. Yet with wood, as any interior finishing touches, there are trends as to what is popular and what has become passĂŠ.

FLOORS: According to Todd Rohs, owner of Siena Wood Floors in Fort Collins, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hickory is rough and has that Colorado look. Maple has a softer grain so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a whole lot of movement. Gray is the new thing now concerning color, but medium-brown is also popular.â&#x20AC;? One of the newest flooring options has a modern structure and appearance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are using a lot of engineered wire-brushed white oak. It is real wood laminated to plywood that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t limit what you can do with it,â&#x20AC;? says Rohs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of different hues; it can be stained many different ways.â&#x20AC;? He adds that straight red oak is on its way out. In addition, the preference

nowadays has veered more away from original hues and into tinted stains. Haute: 5 5 5 Hues: 5 5

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with, not something you saw online,â&#x20AC;? says Katherine De Bease, spokesperson for Tharp Cabinets of Loveland, a custom cabinetry shop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will need to live with it for the next 10 to 20 years or more.â&#x20AC;? One of the most current materials in locally crafted cabinets is walnut. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people are choosing to keep their woods more natural as well as more neutral right now,â&#x20AC;? says De Bease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the kitchen area, a contrasting island allows the buyer to have more than one style in the same room.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are not seeing as much antique finish these days,â&#x20AC;? added De Bease, pointing out that more customers are choosing painted cabinets in white or off-white tones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is more paint used on maple or poplar, which doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a lot of open grain so you get a smooth finish.â&#x20AC;? Haute: 5 5 5 Hues: 5 5

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DOORS and TRIM: A door is a basic portal, but it can be so much more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These days everyone wants a sliding door, like a rolling barn or parlor door,â&#x20AC;? says Benny Aste, Jr., co-owner of Uncle Bennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a Loveland business specializing in both new and recycled construction products. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a huge trend that has been climbing since about 2007 and continues to gain steam. Homeowners want something that will stand out. They want character and are utilizing an eclectic mix. Trim work helps tie it all together and gives a clean break.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest past wave weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen is alder, but that market is currently up in the air,â&#x20AC;? said Aste of the wood commonly used for doors. The trend continues to hold true, but is slowing and may soon be on its way out. Haute: 5 5 Hues: 5 5

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Cold Weather Comfort By Brad Shannon

The Norwegians say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;there is no bad weather, only bad clothing.â&#x20AC;? While the basics of dressing for warmth havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed much over time, planning your wardrobe can keep you warm in most any weather.

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Tom Chapel, a volunteer with Larimer County Search and Rescue for 12 years, is passionate about dressing for warmth. An LCSAR search leader, snow leader and rescue II technician, his focus is winter activities and avalanche safety, in line with his personal interests of mountaineering, ski mountaineering and time in the back country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to disconnect staying warm from the activity youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be doing. I dress lighter for a cold morning run (base layer, tights, vest, shell, hat, gloves), then add a heavier layer and shoes to be comfortable riding my bike to work,â&#x20AC;? Chapel says. Watching football or anything less active requires a bigger coat and more insulation. How to layer Start with a wicking base layer that pulls sweat away from your skin. Add an insulating layer to hold in heat without trapping moisture. Top that with a shell that keeps outside air and wind from getting in. A substantial insulating layer and windproof shell can keep you warm even at moderate activity levels. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sitting, conduction from body to ground (or stadium seat) sucks the heat

right from your body. Chapel advises using a foam pad, or sitting on your pack instead of the ground. A common mistake is overdressing then sweating, causing you to become chilled. Before starting an intense activity, you may want to be a bit cool, then warm up to a comfortable level as your body generates heat. Dan Weisner, a local outdoor enthusiast and eBay seller, thinks as dry as the Rockies are, waterproof shells are over-sold compared to water resistant outer layers, particularly for high-output activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soft shell jackets can be a better choice for an outer layer. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re durable, warm and breathe better than hard shells,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But you need a hard shell for rainy camping.â&#x20AC;? Other considerations Chapin is not a fan of artificial means to keep warm like heated socks or boot warmers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What if they fail? You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a way to stay comfortable. I think about naturally insulating to reduce the need for artificial warmth.â&#x20AC;? A must for Colorado Mountain Club member York the Red Lion is eye protection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even just clear lenses to keep the wind

Oakley Blue Edge Snowboard Jacket off your eyes when running, bicycling, snowshoeing or skiing at night. Layering head, hand and foot coverings is also something people often ignore.â&#x20AC;? Chapel notes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to stay warm than to get warmâ&#x20AC;? and advises putting on a hat and gloves earlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x153;If your head, hands or toes get cold, the rest of you follows.â&#x20AC;? Recent innovations provide more warmth per unit weight than in the past. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down coat may offer the same warmth or fill rating as one 10 years old, but at half the weight. As new construction and fabrics lower the weight and up the warmth, wind protection and moisture transfer, they also boost the price. Chapel and Weisner both note that new treated down helps maintain insulating power and warmth even when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wet. Weisner likes garments that blend down and polypropylene insulation, either together or in separate parts of a garment, along with merino wool. Finally, Chapel cautions, avoid cotton, which gets wet, heavy and cold, and does not dry out. Brad Shannon is a freelance writer living in Loveland.

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with trendy manicures By Kelly K. Serrano Some nails make a statement: brightly polished, glittery, artistic, some with pointed ends or squared tips. Others are more understated: naturally shaped with neutral or pastel colors, applied with organic or less-toxic products, perhaps accented with a bit of nail art. Whatever the preference or occasion, local salons offer the latest trends in nail styles. Velvet Files in Old Town Fort Collins offers what co-owner Liz Cain says is a growing trend: all-natural manicures and polishes without the top five toxic ingredients found in most nail polishes. “We think that’s the biggest trend in this day and age,” she says. “You’re not inhaling those chemicals. They’re not seeping into your skin. People are paying attention to what they are putting on their skin and in their bodies.” The all-natural salon doesn’t offer artificial nails, whether that be tips or acrylics, choosing instead to provide services and products that keep the integrity of nails as well as strengthens them, such as apple cider vinegar and tea tree and olive oils, she says. While Velvet Files’ customers want nontoxic manicures or pedicures, they also want them to last. Instead of Shellac—a gel polish that lasts a couple of weeks without chipping—the salon offers a Bio Seaweed Gel polish that is also “five free” and lasts about as long, Cain says. Susan Hay, owner of She She Nail and Wax Lounge, which also doesn’t offer acrylics, says Shellac is the salon’s top-requested service. “Gel polish has kind of changed the nail industry,” she says. “There’s no dry time and you get two weeks-plus out of the wear. It’s great for weddings and before vacation, because there’s no concern with the polish chipping.”

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Every salon has its own prices, but manicures start at about $20 for a basic one, and go up to around $60 for true pampering and/or for a gel or Shellac polish. For an artistic touch, expect to spend about $3 per nail–so do just one or do them all–depending on how long the design takes the technician. Trending Nail Colors Lavender: Pink: OPI Purple Palazzo Pants CND Cake Pop Gelish Po-riwinkle OPI Suzi Shops and Island Hops Gelish Tokyo A Go-Go Muted Metallics OPI Mod About You Gelish Oh What A Knight OPI Worth a Pretty Penne OPI Let me Bayou a Drink CND Street Gaze Mint: OPI Press * for Silver Gelish Kiss Me I'm a Prince OPI Venice the Party Gelish Do you Harijuki OPI St Marks the Spot CND Mint Convertable CND Silver Chrome

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A Romantic Staycation By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer

Who says you have to travel to an exotic destination to experience a romantic getaway? There are plenty of charming options available in Northern Colorado and a short drive means extra time for romance. And best of all, you’ll be back before the kids know you’ve gone.

The McCreery House Victorian modern Edwards House is located on the northwest corner of Mountain Avenue and Meldrum Street in Fort Collins. It is a boutique inn, featuring old-fashion charm alongside modern conveniences. The inn is within walking distance of downtown and the two-building property features the 1904 Edwards’ family home and a renovated farmhouse that was moved from Timnath to Fort Collins. Edwards House remained as a family home until the 1980s when it was converted into office space. In the early ‘90s it was transformed into a bed and breakfast and then, two years ago, it underwent another renovation. Today, the owners and staff refer to it as a boutique hotel. “It’s very similar to a bed and breakfast, but the boutique inn is less communal,” says Emma Rose, guest services coordinator at Edwards House. “There isn’t an owner on the premises. We do have people on call, but it’s more of a hotel rather than coming to someone’s home. You have a bit more privacy and there are more modern amenities than a typical bed and breakfast.” There are eight rooms at Edwards House; six in the main house and two in the farmhouse. The rooms at the inn are all large and unique, although a modern Victorian theme flows throughout. Rooms come equipped with flat screen televisions and most have a gas fireplace. The two rooms in the farmhouse are the only rooms that haven’t been renovated, but are particularly special with claw foot tubs and uniquely shaped layouts. These two rooms are also extremely private, being located in the farmhouse above the inn’s conference facilities. Throughout the week, breakfast at Edwards House is catered by Snooze, a popular Fort Collins’ eatery. On the weekends the inn’s conference caterer whips up delicious meals for guests.

Currier Inn Bed & Breakfast Vintage romance The McCreery House is a gem on a quiet street in historic, downtown Loveland. The red brick home was built at the end of the 19th century by Loveland’s first Presbyterian minister, William McCreery. The property was bought 14 years ago by Linda Stotz who turned it into an events venue. Five years ago she added the bed and breakfast element to the property. There are three rooms in the main house and a fourth room in the Carriage House. If Stotz knows in advance that a guest is booking her bed and breakfast for a romantic stay, she does not book any of the other rooms on that date allowing her guests complete privacy during their stay. One feature of the home is a beautiful 1870s square grand piano, which is frequently used for wedding parties and others who utilize the home for events. It has even been used in a marriage proposal. For several weeks prior to his booked stay, a young man came to The McCreery House to practice a piano piece he had written for his girlfriend. He played it for her on the evening of their stay at the house and asked her to marry him. This romantic story has a true happy ending—she said yes. For couples looking to book a romantic getaway, Stotz recommends the Rose Haven. This large room with a king bed features a chaise lounge, antique furniture and Stotz’s mother’s 1950s Chantilly lace wedding dress. The dress has been transformed into a beautiful wall covering. Breakfast at The McCreery House features both sweet and savory options every morning. Stotz’s croissant blueberry bake is her most popular entree and she says that guests always request the recipe every time she serves the dish. “They get more food than they can handle, but I like variety,” says Stotz. STYLEMAGAZINECOLORADO.COM

Edwards House A luxe stay in Greeley Greeley may not be the first town that comes to mind when you think of a romantic stay, however, this city is one of Northern Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most cultured destinations. As an example, the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra holds the illustrious title of being the oldest philharmonic in the Rocky Mountain Region. The Currier Inn Bed & Breakfast is located on what was referred to as Greeley's "Millionaire's Row." The street, now 9th Avenue, boasts the homes of some of the city's most famous historic families including Nathan Meeker, who founded Greeley as a colony in 1870. The inn is named after George Currier, the man who built the house that was originally on the corner lot until it was badly burnt in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s. In 1996, an octagon shaped house was built as a bed and breakfast on the property. It was built to blend in with the other homes on this notable street. Originally named the Sod Buster, the innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owners, Stephanie and Derek Boulton, renamed it when they bought the place in 2010. Guests of the Currier Inn are greeted by a fabulous curving staircase and large open area, frequently used for weddings. There are 10 rooms at the Currier, all with their own bathrooms and flat screen televisions. The Horace Greeley room is perfect for a romantic stay with its canopied king-size bed and jetted tub. However, two upstairs rooms feature claw foot tubs, making for an old-fashion romantic stay. While the Inn offers a Bubbly & Berries package, Stephanie Boulton enjoys helping guests create individualized experiences. She can secure tickets to the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, make dinner reservations or even arrange for flowers to be delivered. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only the inn keeper of Currier Inn, but also her guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concierge. STYLE 2016

At breakfast thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always fruit with yogurt followed by a hot breakfast entree. Being English, Boulton has created a Sausage Wellington thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular with guests, but she has standard items as well such as Eggs Benedict with choice of ham or salmon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can stay here for two weeks and never get the same breakfast,â&#x20AC;? says Boulton. Contact Information 1 , -5 )/- 402 West Mountain Ave. | Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 493-9191 or (800) 281-9190 guestservices@edwardshouse.com | EdwardsHouse.com The McCreery House 746 N. Washington Ave. | Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 278-1848 lstotz@mccreeryhouse.com | McCreeryHouse.com Currier Inn Bed & Breakfast 1221 9th Avenue | Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 392-1221 stay@thecurrierinn.com | GreeleyBedandBreakfast.com

Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer is a freelance writer based in Loveland.

Susan KreulFroseth’s home incorporates old and new in a variety of textures to create her décor style.

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Recycle,Reuse and Collect By Michelle Venus You can certainly go to Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel and Restoration Hardware or any number of websites and walk away with beautiful furniture and accessories to furnish your home. It will be lovely, truly.

And it will look just like thousands of other homes across the country whose owners are buying the exact same furniture. But is that what you really want—to look like Anyhouse, USA? Or do you want your home to reflect your unique personality and style? Our answer: Go with your own style. Trust your instincts and make your house your own. Find the pieces that speak to you. You’ll be glad you did. Incorporating antique, vintage and repurposed furniture can be intimidating, especially for the uninitiated. How do you get started? How do you know it’s going to work in your existing decor? Where can you find quality pieces without breaking the bank? Three experts—an architect, a collector and the owner of an upcycled, industrial vintage and repurposed furniture and home décor store—share their secrets and give advice to newbie or all-ready-there interior design adventurists. Bringing unique elements into your home doesn’t have to be scary or expensive. The overarching message from all three is to make sure you love it, whatever it is. Once you’ve jumped that hurdle, the rest is easy. Design 101 Susan Kreul-Froseth is a Fort Collins based architect, specializing in high-end homes. Her own home is an elegantly curated collection of furniture and décor from different eras. In addition to her practice, she has taught architecture STYLE 2016

and interior design at Colorado State University. “I always go back to the principles and elements of design,” she says. “If you get to know them, you’ll be able to create spaces and environments that are pleasing and that work.” Incorporating these principles—Unity/ Harmony, Balance, Hierarchy, Scale/ Proportion, Dominance/Emphasis and Similarity and Contrast—will help when choosing new pieces to ensure they fit with what’s already there. Remembering these principles helps to take away the fear factor when designing with furniture and accessories from different eras. Think about texture, says Kreul-Froseth. It’s easy to go overboard and have too many textures in one room, especially with Colorado Contemporary design that comes with lots of stone and rough-hewn wood surfaces. “Look for something reflective or smooth to offset the texture,” she recommends. That could be a sleek, metallic lamp or a coffee table with clean lines and a glass top. Consider putting Phillipe Starck’s iconic Ghost Chair around a rustic farm table to create a look that is both warm and contemporary and adds a sophisticated element to your room. For those whose budgets don’t allow for originals, a less expensive approach is to look for well-made replicas of classic pieces. Keeping tone in mind is another important piece of advice. “Don’t mix a lot of different shades of wood, for example,” Sue

advises. “The same with metal. Keep it in the same family.” But don’t be afraid to add a signature piece or a contrasting color that varies from the overall scheme. They’ll pop out from the rest of the room and become focal points, drawing the eye to them. Save that for special elements, though. Too many “pops” and the room becomes disjointed and distracting. You’re looking for a harmonious blend. Kreul-Froseth has created vignettes throughout her home. In interior design and decorating lingo that refers to creating arrangements or displays around your home. Vignettes are little spaces that make you stop and appreciate a collection of items displayed in a pleasing manner. They help to create a more homey and lived-in look, and it’s the perfect opportunity to display collections and treasures. Kreul-Froseth finds her treasures at consignment shops and estate and garage sales. She recommends visiting reputable antique stores to help hone your tastes and learn what you like. For those who travel, like she and her husband, vacation is an ideal time to find unique items that also have a story behind them and evoke a special memory. Kreul-Froseth once had chairs shipped back from Italy. “For me, it’s the history in these antique and vintage items,” she says. “The stories behind them make them much richer. That’s what draws me to them.” But, she emphasizes, don’t buy anything unless you love it. And if you love it (and can afford it), don’t hesitate to make the purchase. It’s too easy to lose something

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that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been â&#x20AC;&#x153;thinking aboutâ&#x20AC;? to someone who jumped on the opportunity. Curating a collection Camy Cooney grew up with a love of antiques. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My grandmother was an antiques dealer in Lincoln, Nebraska, and had them throughout her house,â&#x20AC;? she explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living with antiques is what I know. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never even considered not having them in my life.â&#x20AC;? With the exception of upholstered furniture, everything in her house is antique. Now that she has retired from her position as Colorado State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regional Director of Planned Giving, Cooney plans to travel more with her husband, John, who is also retired. They were in France for seven weeks last fall, as well as California and Mexico. Like Kreul-Froseth, she finds treasures when she travels and ships them home. At one point, she had a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hobby businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; selling one-of-a-kind pieces that she scoured from flea markets in Texas and other parts of the country as well as her overseas travels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make much money,â&#x20AC;? she says with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it was fun.â&#x20AC;? Cooney has left the brocante business behind, and now focuses her attention on her personal collection. She loves 18th and 19th century French and Italian furniture and dĂŠcor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, I have a few 20th century pieces too. You know, mid-century modern, because they are so wonderful.â&#x20AC;? Among Cooneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite places for scouting are flea markets and the antique malls on South College Avenue in Fort Collins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is always something to be found in those antique malls,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to spend time sorting through and looking carefully, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve discovered some real finds there.â&#x20AC;? She tends to avoid garage and estate sales: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have better things to do with my Saturday mornings!â&#x20AC;? Like Kreul-Froseth, the history of antiques is what appeals to Cooney. She and John have a favorite French bed-andbreakfast that they frequent when traveling. The owner also has an antiques business attached to the B&B. On one of her trips, she purchased antique linens, like the ones she slept on. Beautiful, monogrammed and soft as a babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you-know-what, Cooney loves how they look as much as their high quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most antiques are really well made,â&#x20AC;?

she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people who made them were artists who took pride in their craft and the work they did.â&#x20AC;? Unlike modern-day furniture, which can be made of laminate covered MDF (medium-density fiberboard), her antique furniture is constructed of solid wood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reason antiques last for hundreds of years.â&#x20AC;? Cooney also preaches the â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy it unless you love itâ&#x20AC;? theory of collecting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just because you see it trending in a magazine or on a design program doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean you should buy itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whatever â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is. Only buy it if you absolutely love it and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live without it.â&#x20AC;? On repurpose Repurposed or up-cycled furniture is hugely popular right now. Wool Hatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a retail store that specializes in revamping, re-visioning and updating items that already exist and have had a previous lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; offers a mix of up-cycled, industrial vintage and all locally-made furniture and home dĂŠcor items. Owners Matthew and Danelle Britt have been at it since March 2010, when their products were (and still are) featured at creative incubator, Madelife, in Boulder. Two years later, they opened their own retail shop in Fort Collins, where they live with their two young children. Wool Hat is at 119 Lincoln Avenue, just east of the intersection where Jefferson turns into Riverside. Why the name Wool Hat? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seemed like a brilliant marketing plan,â&#x20AC;? says Danelle, whose background is in the brewery business, specifically marketing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And IKEA was already taken.â&#x20AC;? Wool hats tend to be a continuous thread in Danelle and Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story as a couple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Matthew stole my favorite winter hat and would constantly wear it,â&#x20AC;? Danelle recalls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trying to be romantic, I attempted to knit him one. The first ended up the size of our newbornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head. The second: a humongous bowl. The third, I was quite proud of and gifted to him and he started wearing it. When we went to visit his family that holiday, they all teased him about his new head gear, not knowing I had made itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;guess he does love me. And now, we even sell those hats [at the store].â&#x20AC;? Beyond their own line of products, Wool Hat supports and showcases other local furniture creators, up-cyclers, home dĂŠcor artists, vintage collectors and community

hipsters via a consigner arrangement. The goal is to give the community an easy alternative to â&#x20AC;&#x153;big boxâ&#x20AC;? shopping. The store is a bit different in that everything in the store has been made, sourced or found locally. Wool Hat is only open Thursday through Saturday because the rest of the time Matthew and Danelle are sourcing materials and making products. Danelle shares some of her tips for people wanting to create a unique and modern feel in their own environment. She suggests first finding an example of a room you love via social mediums: FaceBook, Instagram or Pinterest. Then start hunting locally. R55 /.5."#(!-5#(53)/,5-* 5." .5 5&)0 65 fit your lifestyle, tells your story and speaks of what is important to your life. R55 #25' . ,# &-950#(. ! 5 ,#!".5*& -.# 65 natural and painted wood, shiny aluminum and rusted steel. R55 "))- 5 )& 65-.,#%#(!5 (.5 )&),-8 R55 7#(0 (.5." 5#. ']-5),#!#( &5/- 9Ě&#x201C;5 5 library card catalog as a spice drawer, or reclaimed auditorium seats as a mudroom staple. R55 ( /-.,# &5 ( 5, */,*)- 51)(].5 . 65 can be used in several rooms, and work with all sorts of different design trends (modern, country, shabby, mid-century, school house). Another bonus: repurposed furniture and decor is durable. Do not be afraid to buy that unique find and mix it with whatever you might currently have and love. R55 % 53)/,5-* 53)/,5)1(85 # 51" .5 will happen in each room, and make your purchases fit your needs, not what store flyers tell you what you will need. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid or intimidated to start collecting antique, vintage or repurposed furniture and decorative items. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as hard as you might think, especially if your heart leads the way. Make a home that tells your story and creates a livable and loved environment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing. Michelle Venus is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins.

Top row: Collector Camy Cooney and her husband, John, showcase their homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;filled with antiques she has collected through the years. Center: Each of these homes feature natural and vintage elements mingled among more modern details. Bottom row: Susan Kreul-Froseth follows the principles of design when choosing her dĂŠcor. Owners of reclaimed and rustic dĂŠcor store, Wool Hat, Danelle and Mathew Britt and their children. STYLE 2016

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NOCO REAL ESTATE

Stands Strong By Brad Shannon

Northern Colorado real estate had a blockbuster year in 2015. “For perspective,” says Larry Kendall of The Group Inc. and Ninja Selling, “over the last 40 years, the average increase each year in the median home price was about 5 percent a year. Last year, median home prices increased 13 percent in Fort CollinsTimnath, 12 percent in Loveland-Berthoud, and 12.75 percent in Greeley.”

While that torrid pace is expected to slow in 2016, it will produce above-average results, Kendall predicts. “We forecast prices will continue to rise, but more slowly, moving back toward the historic average. That means a 7.69 percent increase in Fort Collins-Timnath, 6.8 percent in Loveland-Berthoud, and 7.5 percent in Greeley.” Kendall knows that real estate projections are often just a data dump. “The real story is ‘what does it all mean?’” However, final 2015 stats are not in yet. He anticipates final data about a week before Group’s annual forecast, which will occur as this magazine is published. That said, here’s what he and others in the profession predict we’ll see in 2016. Low affordability Note that wages and household incomes did not rise at a double-digit pace last year. As a result, the big topic is affordability. The other component, Kendall notes, is interest rates that are forecasted to rise. “The chief economist for NAR [National Association of Realtors] predicts 5 to 5.25 percent by year end, up from 4 percent.,” Kendall relates. “Every 1 percent increase is 10 percent less buying power: The same monthly payment supports 10 percent less in balance of the loan. So we hear ‘drive til you qualify’ and see people looking at smaller markets outside

Fort Collins-Loveland.” Nanci Garnand, of RE/MAX Eagle Rock, echoes the concern about affordability. “The economics mean that builders can’t afford to build more affordable units,” she says. “As the economy and jobs lag, and new construction pricing has passed $300,000 and approached $350,000, and even condos, when they are built, are starting at $205,000, there’s very little on the low end of the market.” That’s exacerbated by the planning, review and approval process, timelines and associated costs. Wellington, she reports, recently raised its building permit cost, for example. Loveland got significant negative feedback from builders and developers this fall when they asked for input on the city’s review and development process. Lead times to develop lots can be up to five years in the region. There are more distressed properties coming on the market, she notes. “As banks work to do the ‘right’ number of loans, a certain percentage will be a problem, and there will be fallout. That’s just the math.” The regional dynamic Kendall notes there’s a lot of activity in Wellington and other outlying areas. Many families in Fort Collins, though, look at Wellington because they want to keep their kids in Poudre School District.

“We are in a Boulder County development pattern,” Kendall posits. “They ran out of land, prices rose, they implemented growth controls. It became unaffordable for the heart and soul of the community—firefighters, police, nurses, teachers—there was no workforce housing. They went to Longmont, Louisville, Niwot and outlying communities. Those families have kids, and they were closing a school a year in Boulder, and building new schools in outlying areas.” Northern Colorado, he stresses, is in that same pattern now. “Fort Collins is running out of developable land. Loveland still has quite a bit. As Fort Collins prices rise, people start to look at other places where they can afford to buy. I know of a neighborhood in an outlying area that had nine Fort Collins policemen.” That’s a challenge for the school district and other facilities. As families migrate, schools, parks and infrastructure built around kids in Fort Collins is missing in smaller communities. Johnstown is a bedroom community, residents drive to Greeley, Denver, Fort Collins and Loveland for work. During the day, the police chief there says 85 percent of the population is under 18. It’s an interesting dynamic. The other infrastructure challenge it presents is traffic. Individual communities are STYLEMAGAZINECOLORADO.COM

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Median 2015 home price - $325,000 a 13% increase

Median 2015 home price - $313,000 a 12% increase

2016 forecast: Approximately $350,000 median, a 7.69% increase

2016 forecast: $335,000 median a 6.8% increase

(For perspective, over the last 40 years, average has been about 5% a year.)

Larry Kendall, with The Group Inc., forecasts prices will continue to rise, but more slowly, moving back toward the historic average.

burdened with more traffic on their streets, and routes between communities, including the notoriously over-burdened I-25, become more congested. Construction defects law Garnand attended the Everitt Real Estate Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forecast earlier this year, where she reports that they predicted that home prices will increase, but not at the rate they did in 2015. With interest rates predicted to slowly increase, fear of that increase is driving buyers to get locked in before rates go up. A main focus there, too, was affordability. The construction defects law, she notes, is a big contributor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It puts builders at risk when building condos and townhomes, so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t build them, and those are attractive to first-time homebuyers. We see more apartment buildings being built, and my prediction is that these will be turned into condos.â&#x20AC;? Kendall expresses hope that the law will be modified this year, and notes that some communities in the Denver area have passed modifications to it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a choice Fort Collins, Loveland and Greeley can make, too.â&#x20AC;? He shares Garnandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectation about converting luxury apartments into condominiums. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other than student housing, many have larger floor plans, garages, amenities, clubhouses, pools. They are really built as condos, they just need to wait six years for the construction defects law to no longer apply, then convert them.â&#x20AC;? In a normal real estate recovery, Kendall relates, 30 percent of new construction is condos. In Colorado, the current rate of condo construction is less than 5 percent. Jobs and real estate Job growth, Kendall notes, is a big predictor of the real estate cycle, and a leading indicator by 12 to 18 months. Larimer still has robust employment growth, at 3.4 percent STYLE 2016

Median 2015 home price - $265,000 a 12.65% increase 2016 projection: $285,000 a 7.5% increase

during Q2 of 2015, with anything over 2 percent considered strong. Weld, he observes, is seeing a cool down related to the energy market. Q3 of 2014 saw 9 percent employment growth there, but Q2 of 2015 dropped to 1.1 percent, although unemployment did not change much and remained very low at 3.4 percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in part because people migrated there to work, they had an under supply of workers, some oil workers moved into construction, and other industries absorbed some of them. That market was overheated and it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sustainable or healthy,â&#x20AC;? Kendall says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The result should be a good 2016 real estate market, but not as robust as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the development business, getting ready to build, the green light is still on in Larimer County. In Weld County, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably a yellow light. The challenge as a developer is once you start working on a project it can take two years. You need to know what the market is two years from now, not today. A long-range forecast is important, along with job and employment forecasts.â&#x20AC;? Lender perspective Scott Maltzahn and Matt Pedersen of Loan Simple hope that those who control interest rates are conservative with adjustments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think the area is poised for a ton of growth,â&#x20AC;? notes Maltzahn. On their end, they also see loans to oil and gas industry employees slowing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were doing lots of loans to oil and gas workers. Some were young, maybe making $17 an hour, but working so many hours they were bringing in $130k. The drop in oil price definitely impacted that.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also need help with affordability,â&#x20AC;? notes Pedersen. The good news is that the FHA recently announced changes to loan policies. In Larimer County, FHA loan limits went from $300,000 to $340,000, and in

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in a Boulder County development pattern,â&#x20AC;? Kendall posits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They ran out of land, prices rose, they implemented growth controls. It became unaffordable for the heart and soul of the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;firefighters, police, nurses, teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; there was no workforce housing."

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Weld they rose from $270,000 to $290,000. He hopes the FHA will stay realistic and flexible, and continue to aid those who may have a lower than ideal credit score or a higher debt-to-income ratio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The banks were too strict. Now they have cash, and need to loosen up,â&#x20AC;? notes Maltzahn. The area still needs good paying jobs, they emphasize. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier now to buy a new home and convert the old one to a rental. Now, lenders just want a lease in place. For those buying investment properties, lenders used to require it to have been rented for a year. Now, a rent schedule with projections is sufficient, and lenders accept 75 percent of that projection to make the loan. Above all, they want listings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We talk to more folks getting prequalified, with agents who are looking, but there are not enough properties. There is pent up demand. Like last spring, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing a lot of sales where the offer is over the asking price,â&#x20AC;? notes Pedersen. A positive, she notes, is that inventory seems to be increasing, even though that means sales are slowing near term. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A healthy market has four to six months of inventory. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had about two months inventory, which is a sellersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market. It limits choice, but that is changing. More builders are concerned about competition and sitting on inventory, and are starting to offer some incentives.â&#x20AC;? Other good news, Kendall reports, is that Colorado property tax is about half the national average. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cost of owning a home is a three-legged stoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;price, earnings/ income and cost to own (given interest rates, utilities, taxes). Property taxes and utilities here are pretty low compared to other parts of the country.â&#x20AC;? Brad Shannon is a freelance writer living in Loveland.

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NEIGHBORHOODS

By Brad Shannon One challenge with the current residential real estate market is that current inventory is lower than normal. Newer neighborhoods may sell out quickly, though that seems to be slowing. As that happens, some builders have begun to offer incentives to keep homes selling at a brisk pace so they don’t have to sit on unsold inventory.

The Bucking Horse neighborhood in Fort Collins features the Jessup Farm artisan village with Bindle Coffee shop and Jessup Farm Barrel House brewery.

Water Valley in Windsor has amenities such as the Wellness Center, golf course, Clubhouse and more.

While inventories are described as low, other developments are in the pipeline at various points in the planning and approval process. Here are several of note that those in the market for a new home might find works for them. Bucking Horse, the old Jessup Farm at Timberline and Drake in Fort Collins, is attracting a lot of attention for its emphasis on sustainable living. Amenities include trails, a working farm, artisan village and a six-acre city park. Prices start in the upper $300,000 range and go up near $700,000. Bella Vira, on West Elizabeth, offers Richmond Homes from $378,000 to $508,000. If you’re concerned with affordability, you’ll need to look at distressed properties, or venture to outlying areas like Ault, which had properties last month in the $170,000 to $184,000 range. Wellington is booming, and still a bit more affordable than other areas of Northern Colorado. Park Meadows had 51 new homes last month from Oasis, Gateway Construction, Sage Homes, TR Construction and GJ Gardner from $265,000 to $491,000. Mountain View has homes from $264,000. Mountain View homes start in the mid $200,000 range and go toward $326,000. Windsor remains popular and pricey, with STYLEMAGAZINECOLORADO.COM

Water Valley South offering properties from DR Horton, Meritage, Baessler, Ryland, and Lennar, from $375,000 to $710,000. In Greeley, Boomerang Ranch has homes by Baessler and Journey from $255,000 up to $319,000 just off 10th Street/Business 34. In Severance, Hidden Valley prices range from $323,000 to $383,000, built by St. Aubyn, Horizon View Homes and Pinnacle Real Estate, with $10,000 buyer allowances offered in some cases. Timnath Ranch in Fort Collins offers homes from $391,000 to $635,000 from Sage Homes, Meritage Homes, Village Homes, DR Horton and Savant. In mid-January, Landmark Homes of Windsor’s condo project, The Flats at Centerra, intended for retirees, was approved in Loveland. Construction is expected to start this month, with one of eight buildings planned for completion later this year. Construction will continue through the 2019-22 timeframe. Prices are projected to be $200,000-300,000. The same builder is handling construction of the last 88 units of the Lakeshore development in the same area. For higher-end homebuyers, Dakota Glen is just west of Wilson Avenue on 14th SW on the Loveland’s southwest side. Phase 2, with 19 patio homes and 31 single-family units, is now being built. Prices range from around $450,000 to $600,000 from Glen Homes. Boise Village, formerly Copper10, at Boise Avenue and First Street, is also being built out. Wintergreen, 60 homes on the north side, may also be of interest. On Loveland’s east side, a trio of neighborhoods is taking shape on the north and south sides of First Street, west of Sculptor Drive/CR9e. Stone Creek, to the north, ranges from about $340,000 to $440,000+ from Vertex Homes. Distinctive exterior designs are clean and modern, and 96 single-family homes are planned for phase II. To the south, Midtown Homes is building Tulip Creek, currently listed from $338,000$413,000. Millennium SW 10th has homes by Horizon View and St. Aubyn from $324,000 to $440,000. Berthoud has a number of new units being built in several different neighborhoods, as well. STYLE 2016

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RENTAL MARKET By Brad Shannon It’s no secret that rents in Northern Colorado and Colorado in general are high and vacancy rates are low. Lisa Winchester, property manager at The Preserve at the Meadows and the president of the Northern Colorado Rental Housing Association, reports that rent went up significantly—16 percent —from September 2014 to September 2015. Average rent went from $1,089 to $1,260 in Fort Collins during that year.

“That’s significant, and we saw continued improvement the four years leading up to that; but things had been stagnant for four to five years prior,” she says. “A lot of that is based on supply and demand. Eventually supply will catch up, as it always does, and there are some projects on the books.” Among those, she notes, is Crown at Timberline, with about 310 units under construction, and a project approved to build around 400 units near the newly renovated Foothills Mall, with construction to start sometime this year or next. Some student-oriented properties are in the approval phase of the planning process. Winchester prefers a vacancy rate of around 5 percent. “If it creeps below that, we start to get a little anxious.” During the recession, occupancy dipped to the high 80 percent to low 90 percent range. Today’s low vacancy rate has changed renters’ approach. “The average renter is very savvy, and starts to look very early so they are not stuck without a place to live. That forces us, as property managers and as an industry, to look at our

future earlier than we have in the past.” While not comfortable making specific projections on rental or occupancy rates, Winchester predicts her industry will have another successful year with strong occupancy. “Everyone has a phase in life or circumstances where they want to be an apartment dweller. A more dense living situation can be green and economical, and we support home ownership. We have lots of residents who spend time with us, go on to purchase a home, and sometimes they come back. We always want to have a good partnership with those we serve and the community in general.” In particular, she sees more retirementaged people coming back to apartment living. “We also see a lot of people relocating to town who don’t want to buy right away, they want to see what the best part of Fort Collins is for them. With our 220 units and residents from 18 to 80, many appreciate being in this part of town, near the MAX and the trail, and able to walk to shopping.”

The ‘Net-Zero’ Home By Kelly K. Serrano

With only three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a two-car garage and eat-in kitchen, Jim and Julie Stackhouse’s new custom home, built by Hammersmith Structures, on Long Pong northeast of Fort Collins won’t overwhelm the neighborhood. Ostentatious it’s not. But it is just right for a couple entering their retirement years. A couple that is just as concerned with affordability as luxury, who want quality, not quantity and who desire functionality over appearances. Their pure intentions were rewarded with pieces that just fell into place, from the owner of the property—which is right next door to Jim’s brother’s house—agreeing to sell to them after holding on to the land for years, to finding the right team to design

and construct the home the Stackhouses couldn’t even picture in the beginning. The St. Louis, Missouri, residents and their two adult children had visited Jim’s three brothers and their families—all of whom live in Northern Colorado—often over the years, growing to know and love the area. As the couple’s retirement years approached, they knew they would make Fort Collins their last home. Jim began pursuing the lot next to his

brother’s house in 2013, finalizing the purchase in early 2014. Jim’s sister-in-law, Mary Ann Michels, referred him to Justin Larson, principal architect of Vaught Frye Larson Architects, and Chandler Souther, owner of Hammersmith Structures. With architect Taylor Meyer doing most of the sketches and Mike Parker overseeing construction, they would turn the Stackhouses’ vision into the house Jim will move into this month. Julie continues to work in STYLEMAGAZINECOLORADO.COM

banking in St. Louis where she maintains an apartment and commutes on most weekends to their new Fort Collins home. “We didn’t really know what we wanted” in the design of the home, says Jim, a Meals on Wheels volunteer and former computer systems design engineer. What they did want was a home requiring little to no power from outside sources, no wasted space and needing little maintenance. And “we wanted a Colorado home,” he notes. “We didn’t want to bring the Midwest here.” Larson and Souther have developed a synergy after working on dozens of projects together, yet this project was unlike any other: since Jim lived out of state, he would need to make many of the decisions about the home before they ever broke ground. When Jim came into town during the planning process, having done his fair share of research on products and functions he wanted for the house, the team would spend an intense three or four days with him solidifying details, Souther says. Larson describes it as a “true designbuild approach,” with team members getting costs and validating ideas with the experts before construction ever began. While Jim made his desires clear on items he felt strong about, he trusted others to his team’s discretion. Souther says it was “hugely beneficial” for Jim to “let go and trust the team. It is nice to have homeowners say, ‘This is what you do every day and have for the last 15 years; tell me what you think I should do.’” Because the home would sit on Colorado’s expansive soils and next to a body of water, they decided to build the foundation on stilts—42 concrete piers drilled about 40 feet into the ground. The foundation is built on top of the piers with about 3 feet of crawl space underneath, allowing the soil to expand without affecting the structure, Souther explains. Forge Mechanical and Bethlehem Controls teamed up to design, engineer and build the mechanical system that “combines cutting-edge HVAC controls, geothermal and solar thermal technologies,” providing a ‘net zero’ in-floor radiant heating and cooling system for the energy-efficient, passive-solar home, explains Kelly Clifton, Forge manager. The geothermal system takes advantage of the temperature differential between the underground water and the atmosphere to heat or cool the home, Souther explains. STYLE 2016

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continued from page 49 The system works especially well when structures are near a body of water. The Stackhouses’ mechanical room houses three tanks that will store about 500 gallons of solar-heated water, Clifton says. On the roof sits power-generating solar panels, eliminating the need for electricity, and the modern design of the south-facing home also helps with heating and cooling the home, Larson says. The large roof overhangs block out the summer sun while allowing for the winter sun to warm up the house through several large, commercialgrade windows. And the robust concrete floors soak up energy and heat, preventing big temperature changes. Besides its energy efficiency—which means the Stackhouses won’t have to worry about growing utility bills on a retirees’ budget—the house has its share of Colorado features and local businesses to provide them. They include a ceiling made out of beetle-kill pine; natural stones and woods; and a powder room countertop, master bedroom desktop and headboard built into the wall, and a custom dining room table all made by Baldwin Woodworking out of old, large elm or walnut trees cut down in the area. Jim, Souther and Larson share an excitement about the home’s unique linear wall that serves as the north side of the hallway separating the communal spaces from the master bedroom, a bathroom, the laundry room and Jim’s office. The hall extends the entire length of the home, west to east. When spring comes, a deck, path and landscaping will extend the line to a fire pit, though the large window where the actual wall ends will provide a view to the pond and beyond. In another corner of the yard, near Jim’s brother’s property, he will build a “margarita hut” or pavilion for entertaining the Stackhouses’ extended family and friends. Jim says thanks to his design-build team and the process they took in building the house, he’s had very few surprises since breaking ground last March. “These guys had great ideas,” he says. “They made it easy.” Kelly K. Serrano is a writer/editor, owner of communications company BizSpeak, a CSU journalism graduate and mom of two teenagers.

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As an alternative to black or grey, this year grooms will see a rise in navy tuxes or suits. They are still dapper but not quite as fussy as the traditional all black.

The “Bree” by WToo is part of the twopiece trend that is hot for 2016—a great look for those brides who want something unique. Both the corset top and bottom can be paired with other skirts or tops in order to make the dress uniquely your own.

The “Blaise” by Maggie Sottero features a back style that is a fresh escape from the normal keyhole or illusion backs from seasons past and the unique lace pattern is very on trend with bridal styles for this year.

Top wedding trends for 2016 1. Colors: Rose gold and copper metals in rings, floral arrangements and more. Bold hues, such as a jewel tone, incorporated into invitations and décor to add a modern touch. 2. Invitations: The trend is all about custom: fonts, calligraphy, hand-painted invitations. 3. Florals: The just-picked flower arrangement: unstructured and loose. 4. Beverages: His and hers drinks, preceremony cocktails and beer gardens. 5. Ceremony: Having your canine companion attend the ceremony. 6. Bling: Vintage-inspired rings. 7. Lighting: Make a statement and set a mood with bold or romantic lighting. 8. Reception: The new trend is long, rectangular tables rather than the large round ones. 9. The Food: Servers bring carts to the table for guests to customize their food choices or try passed hors d’oeuvres and desserts rather than fixed stations. 10. The cake: Naked, unfrosted cakes are the trend, adorned simply with berries or flowers, or for more traditional cakes, try hand-painted cakes. 11. After parties: Brides and grooms will keep the celebration going by hosting an after party. 12. Dress trends: Watercolors, floral prints and blush colors Covered shoulders Bateau necklines

A plunging V-neck bodice Layers of lace

The lingerie look is in with corsets and body contouring bodices An ultra-low or exposed back

Two piece dresses, often with a cropped top Gowns decorated with feathers Bridal suits

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the moment everyone has been waiting for and the spotlight is on the two of you. The song is cued, the dance floor is clear and nerves take over your two left feet...

A traditional wedding reception typically has a first dance, a daddy-daughter dance and a mother-son dance as old standbys. These days, it seems as if anything goes when it comes to choice of song, dance styles and even dance moves. But, when an oldfashioned partner-dance is desired for the special event and there are no dancing skills under your belt, it might be time to seek the expertise of a Northern Colorado professional who is ready to help. Since 1999, Dave â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancer Guyâ&#x20AC;? Arns has enjoyed teaching lead-follow couple dancing out of his home studio in Fort Collins, specializing in ballroom, Latin, swing and country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mostly teach people for weddings,â&#x20AC;? says Arns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I recommend learning at least 4 to 5 months ahead of the big day. Procrastination is not good.â&#x20AC;?

Arns reiterates that social dancing is quite different from other couple dancing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not competitive. The purpose is to enjoy it and not stick to a rigid set of moves. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even more important that the guy knows how to lead.â&#x20AC;? No partner is required and Dancer Guy steps in when needed. Private and public classes are available but the emphasis is quite different. When there is a specific dance in mind for a wedding, Arns asks questions about the feel of the event and the selected song. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taught people with no prior experience, from the ground up,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I give you all the prerequisites and skills needed.â&#x20AC;? Dancer Guy charges by the hour and lessons can last as long as necessary, even several hours. The going rate is $60/hour for a couple, with a bonus lesson when you sign

up for 12 classes. Molly Buirgy, known to her students as Maya, has been teaching professionally for 10 years. Buirgy instructs group classes in Loveland at the Studio West Dance Center and private lessons around Northern Colorado and Denver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I teach over 30 different partner-dance styles, so I can always find one that fits each individual couple and their song,â&#x20AC;? she remarks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of the styles I teach include classic ballroom and Latin, salsa, country, and swing dances.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You do not need a partner to sign up for a group class,â&#x20AC;? comments Buirgy. Although private lessons offer an individualized and more in-depth learning experience, Buirgy says group classes are a great way for wedding couples to get started and learn the basics. Group instruction at Mayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Want to impress your family and friends with your stellar dance moves? These Northern Colorado dance instructors can help: Okay...Let's Dance of Northern Colorado www.okaydance.com 1000 S Lincoln Ave, Loveland (970) 988-4693

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Andreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ballroom Dance, LLC www.andresballroom.com 225 W Oak St, Fort Collins (970) 266-8249

Mayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ballroom Dance www.mayasballroomdance.com Studio West Dance Center 645 N. Denver Ave. Loveland (970) 231-6165

Tango specific dance lessons: www.tango.org www.tangoaldente.com Ballroom Fort Collins www.ballroomfortcollins.com 2600 Fieldstone Drive, Fort Collins (970) 493-2922

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Ballroom Dance are $80 per couple for 4 weeks, private lessons start at $35 for your first 45 minute lesson and range up from there. It completely depends on how prepared the couple wants to be on the big day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have some couples that will take three lessons and feel comfortable, and I've had some that start lessons a year in advance to really master their dance.â&#x20AC;? Practice, practice and more practice is Buirgyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest advice. Muscle memory is important and waiting until lessons to think about your dance is never recommended. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only way to teach your body to move in a new way is repetition,â&#x20AC;? she indicates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plus, it's fun to come home from a long day and grab your partner for a dance around your living room!â&#x20AC;? This seasoned dance professional has tons of good advice about letting go and enjoying the moment when the big day is finally here. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Don't get caught up in the way you've been practicing it, it's a little different every time,â&#x20AC;? she stresses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember, no one watching knows what the dance is supposed to look like except the two of you. They are just amazed that you can dance!â&#x20AC;? Malini Bartels is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins. STYLE 2016

Choosing which bubbly to commemorate your special day with need not be difficult; variety exists for both the palate and the wallet, but a few good tips are never remiss and our local sparkling wine expert, Dave Schierling with Wilburâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Total Beverage, has advice for enhancing your celebration with this drink that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tastes like the starsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;as Dom Perignon would say. First up, understand the difference between champagne, sparkling wine, cava and prosecco. Champagne â&#x20AC;&#x201C; True champagne comes from the Champagne region of France. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The taste is a little bigger and fuller-bodied,â&#x20AC;? says Schierling. This region of France produces the sparkling elixir with primarily pinot noir, pinot Meunier and chardonnay grapes. With rigorous controls on how the grapes are harvested and processed, champagne is the most expensive of the sparkling wines, with some options in the thousands of dollars, though most are perfectly happy with a bottle of Roedererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cristal at around $260/bottle. Schierling suggests that those looking for a more moderate price than Cristal can stay in the Roederer family with Louis Roedererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brut Premier, $50. Cava â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cava is the Spanish version of sparkling wine and is similar in flavor to champagne, being a little drier with a little more mouthfeel, says Schierling. Cava is generally made with the Macabeu grape. Cavas are affordable, and Schierling recommends Barcinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cava Brute, $15. ,)- ) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Italian sparkling wine is called prosecco. It is not quite as dry as champagne

By Angeline Grenz Champagne. It is the drink that has launched ships, christened journeys and toasted new beginnings. The effervescence, diamond hue and sparkling presentation is a match for almost any celebration, with the wedding being first and foremost.

or cava, and is very drinkable with a fruity aroma. Most often it is made with the Glera grape. Prosecco has become very popular in the last several years and offers a very satisfying, affordable option. Try Borgo San Leo, $17, which has a DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) status, meaning that it follows strict rules of quality and authenticity unique to Italian wines. ' ,# (5 * ,%&#(!5 #( - â&#x20AC;&#x201C; American sparkling wines have great variety both in grape used and method of production. Schierling does advise that most of the top champagne housesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as Roederer, Mumm and othersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;own wineries in California producing similar sparkling wines at a much less expensive price tag. His recommendation: Gruet Family Brut, $16, or Roederer Estate Brut, $24. Another key to understanding the world of sparkling wine is the amount of sugar present. Extra Brut is the driest, with Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec, then Doux as the sweetest. When making a sparkling wine cocktail, such as a mimosa or Bellini, use a cava or prosecco, suggests Schierling. Avoid cheap, overly sweet bottles of sparkling wine, which will not create the correct canvas for your cocktail. And remember Mark Twain, who said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right.â&#x20AC;? Angeline Grenz is Managing Editor of Style Magazine.

GOING WITH THE FLOW The Design Build process

This phenomenal project in Old Town is a great example of how as a Design/Build Team, Lindgren is able to work with clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs and dreams, and flow through a creative design process into an exceptional outdoor living experience. Our clients had a slice of prime space in Old Town Fort Collins, and wanted all the perks of a downtown lifestyle, while maintaining a sense of intimacy and seclusion in their backyard space. Although they had broad stroke goals, they allowed the design team to fill in the specifics with our own aesthetic recommendations, and the ability to think way outside the box.

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Privacy walls were the logical initial layer. At times, privacy walls can be something utilitarian and unappealing, but as with each detail of this project, these walls consisted of custom masonry, aged timber and metal detailsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;unique from every angle. Mature plants were planted amongst large berms to immediately fill in the space and make sure that the human scale was not disregarded by an overbearing sense of enclosure. Resonant noise from the neighborhood and downtown hubbub was masked with the sound of running water in a large Koi pond, with three dramatic waterfalls. Now that the space was hemmed in with its own stone and foliage backdrop, the canvas was open to design outdoor rooms in which this social family could entertain in style. A large paver patio allows for circulation and mingling, while being conscious of the expansive nature of our soil, and the

freeze-thaw cycle, which limits the sustainability of some other surfaces in our climate. A custom fire pit integrated with seating and aged material selection creates another intimate hang out space, which draws the eye and invites the homeowners and their guests to linger and share life. Covered spaces were designed to create the opportunity to enjoy the various spaces comfortably in sun or shade, and the thoughtful lighting design allows the flexibility to enjoy each space well into the evening, adjusting the light output based on the specific need, whether it be general ambiance and security, or a vamped up illumination for a party, all at the touch of your smart phone. Design-build allows the partnership of terrific clients and creative designers, and enables the metamorphosis of a dream into an outdoor space, which magnetically pulls people outside.

Let us help you achieve the ultimate outdoor space! Our design team can create magic out of a ho-hum space and give you the year-round outdoor living you have been yearning for. Call us today! STYLE 2016

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5 5 December 1 Greeley Country Club | Greeley United Way friends gathered at the 27th Annual Tillers Club Reception to recognize the generous donors of United Way of Weld County (UWWC) who contributed to the annual campaign drive. Also honored before the 300 guests in attendance were Bruce and Kay Broderius, who were presented with the 2015 UWWC Humanitarians of the Year Award for their lifetime dedication to service, giving back to the community in a number of ways and improving the lives of Weld County residents.

December 31 | Clark Building, CSU Campus | Fort Collins

Bruce Broderius, William Broderius, J.D. Broderius

Kathy Sandmeier, Kay Broderius

Shannon Lyons, Rosalva Haro-Lyons

Carolyn Gattis, Goldie Augustmoon, Melissa Gattis

Families and individuals said goodbye to 2015 and rang in the new year by participating in the 31st annual Resolution Run. The cold night did not deter the 225 eager runners and walkers from finishing the designated 5K-course around the oval and through the CSU campus. To mark the occasion, the top three winners per age group received a bottle of non-alcoholic bubbly and an engraved commemorative glass for their New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve celebration. Proceeds raised at the event will support KRFC, local community supported radio and their programming.

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Kirsten McCay-Smith, Wendy Mader

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Ayden Hinerfeld, Lee Ann Kelly, Duffy Rasmussen, Quinlan Hinerfeld, Doug Hinerfeld, Eli Hinerfeld

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Celebrants rang in the New Year at the Junior League of Fort Collins' ( JLFC) First Annual Black & White Bash!, wearing party hats, toasting their friends with champagne and taking selfies. With the backdrop of shimmering lights, culinary delights, libations, a fun photo booth, silent auction and musical entertainment by The Wendy Woo Band, 150 guests had a rockin’ time. The inaugural event’s revenues topped $22,000 and will help further JLFC’s community focus of "Providing Opportunities for Women & Children to Thrive." Photography courtesy of Sea Dust Photography.

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January 5 Loveland Chamber | Loveland With the help of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and various representatives, the official 2016 Valentine Season was kicked off for The Sweetheart City. The event unveiled the official 2016 Loveland Valentine Card, the cachet verse and design for the Valentine re-mailing program, a special Loveland beer and coffee for the month of February as well as travel packages and festivals.

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Jeffrey Ludwig, Lisa Whitler

Dena Trumbo, Glorie Magrum, Tom Magrum

Dixie Daly, John Metcalf, Corry McDowell Dixie Daly - 2016 Loveland Valentine Cachet Verse, John Metcalf - 2016 Loveland Valentine Card Design, Corry McDowell - 2016 Valentine Cachet Design

A hilarious evening of stand-up comedy, improv and music kicked start the new year for community members who came to support this benefit for the homeless sponsored by Friends of 137 Homeless Connection. Five entertainers engaged the audience with questions setting the stage for multiple skits of humor, quick wit and fun. Net proceeds from the inaugural event will benefit 137 Homeless Connection and their programs to assist homeless adults.

Coby Babcock, Lyndsey Babcock, Mark Babcock, Amy McComb

Renee & Mike Coria

Sinai Bebo, Marissa Bebo, Kristin Hall

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5 5 January 15 Library Park | Fort Collins The Townhomes at Library Park celebrated their groundbreaking on Friday, January 15. Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell was in attendance for the ceremony. The groundbreaking paves way for 10 infill townhomes at the corner of Olive and Mathews Streets, just two blocks from Old Town Square, and introduce a new kind of high-end, urban living in Old Town Fort Collins. Construction is projected to be complete by December 2016.

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5 5 January 15 Embassy Suites | Loveland The Loveland Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner welcomed Lovelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business community as it showcased Lovelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders and their contributions to the city. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dinner recognized Small Business of the Year, Cactus Grille, and Large Business of the Year, Medical Center of the Rockies. The event also commemorated a successful 2015 and outlined goals for 2016. A live band and dancing followed the dinner and awards ceremony. Photos courtesy of Don Reilly Images and Bill Standerfer Photography.

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Pete Gazlay - 2015 Loveland Board Chair; outgoing board members: Nathan Klein, Miki Roth, Marv Spanbauer, Kim Artis; 2016 Miss Loveland Valentine - Alice Mueller; Mindy McCloughan, president of the Loveland Chamber

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