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The Things We Love
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My Current Obsessions Sexy Modern Lighting: The endless options for show-stopping lighting are almost overwhelming, but my heart is aflutter over Corbett Lighting’s new Fathom collection of LED pendants and sconces. Visions of this pendant in my entryway are dancing in my head. corbettlightinglights.com
he nearly-hundred-year-old oak pedestal table that sits in my breakfast nook always draws comments, typically along the lines of, “I think it’s time for a new table.” Perhaps. The poor thing wobbles on its base and is in desperate need of repair and refinishing. But I can’t change it, because I love it just the way it is. It sat in the breakfast nook of my childhood home, old even then, and every flaw is a reminder of thousands of meals shared around it. Surrounded now by midcentury modern Navy chairs, it makes me happy every day. And isn’t that how we should feel about the things that fill our home? The pieces that we have inherited, purchased or collected with care should make us feel joyful and comfortable. Our annual Art & Antiques Issue celebrates creativity and timeless design. The four homes featured in this issue were chosen because they are filled with interesting art and fine, carefully-curated furnishings. Each space tells the eclectic story of its occupants. And that’s just the beginning. We’re also thrilled to spotlight some unique offerings from the gift shops of both locally- and nationally-renowned museums, and we share the story of the Art Students League of Denver, a remarkable school for both accomplished professionals and beginners ready to unleash their inner artist. I believe an artist lives within each of us, whether expressed through the creation or collection of art, the unearthing of a forgotten treasure in a junk shop or the choice to live with a beloved heirloom. I hope that this issue inspires you to make your home a reflection of your particular brand of style. Cheers,
Mary Barthelme Abel Editor in Chief
Summer Art Festivals: Oh, how I love the summer arts festival season. There’s one in nearly every city and town in the state, showcasing talent from across the country and beyond. And CH&L is proud to sponsor one of the best, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, July 4-6. cherryarts.org
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Renewed Retro Furnishings: The midcentury-modern trend is firmly in place, and it’s a joy to see companies such as Toronto-based Gus Modern reproducing classic pieces like Russell Spanner’s Lounge Chair With Arms, originally designed in 1950. gusmodern.com