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Shrinking

I’m normally buying whatever Jason Segel is selling, and my man delivers yet again in this thoughtfully dark comedy about a grieving therapist who starts to tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, Segel, with the accompaniment of a fantastic cast of characters, finds himself making huge changes to people’s lives - including his own. The real treat is Harrison Ford, whose comedic timing, dry wit, and curmudgeonly attitude steals each and every scene he’s in.

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The Pale Blue Eye

If Christian Bale is going to take the time to do the project, then I’m going to take the time to watch it. In my opinion, he’s one of the great actors of his generation. Bale stars as a world-weary detective who’s hired to investigate the murder of a West Point cadet. Stymied by the cadets’ code of silence, he enlists one of their own to help unravel the case - a young man the world would come to know as Edgar Allan Poe. Harry Melling explodes as Poe, giving the audience an equally intoxicating figure opposite Bale, and the twist at the end gives the film one last, lovely splash. Watch it on NETFLIX

Tar

I loved this movie, even if I had questions after the fact that a smarter viewer or film critic would pick up. But that’s the beauty of art, everything is subjective and, in the case of Tar, I found everything highly addicting and flawless in this slow burn of a psychological drama set in the international world of Western classical music. The film centers on the always perfect Cate Blanchett’s Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra. The Oscar nominated editing and cinematography were stars in their own right, while the gradual build that is this house of cards grips you in wondering what’s next and what’s the end game. Nominated for six Academy Awards was not a mistake. A lot of talented people brought their A game to this unforgettable film. Watch it on Prime Video

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Lindsay Bloom Backman Bloom Jewelry

Lindsay Bloom is the founder and designer of Bloom Jewelry, a coveted collection of accessories that mix raw materials and gemstones with polished metals. Known for her signature wire-wrapped look as well as her contemporary diamond collection, Lindsay has established a nationally known presence on the jewelry scene. As an artist, entrepreneur and mother, she always finds herself seeking balance and beauty– both in her designs and in life. Here, we chat with Lindsay about her process, her inspiration, and the future of Bloom Jewelry.

Talk a bit about yourself and your background.

I grew up on the East Coast and went to college on the West Coast, which is where I met my husband, who’s a Colorado native. We have been living in Denver for the past 18 years and have two energetic boys (9 and 11). My work and home life are my Yin and my Yang: complete opposites that are both a lot of work but spark so much joy.

Tell us about the evolution of Bloom. How did you discover your love for jewelry design?

As a teenager, I apprenticed with a jewelry designer and quickly fell in love with the design process, working with my hands, and learning about gemstones and the infinite possibilities at my fingertips. That passion followed me through college, when I moved to Los Angeles and had the Jewelry District in my backyard. I wrote a business plan for college credit and officially started the journey, turning a childhood dream into a career. Living so close to the district gave me access to what felt like an underground world. I was also able to make connections with TV personalities and stylists, giving me great initial exposure to grow the Bloom brand.

Where has your design inspiration come from?

While we research the season’s Pantone colors and upcoming trends, the real inspiration lies in the materials we find that are new and interesting and exciting to work with. I love to travel, which influences the design process as well. I’ve created a coastal collection in a remote fishing village in Mexico, a turquoise and leather collection in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and an indigo-andivory-inspired collection after an influential trip to the Greek Islands.

What, specifically, is inspiring you right now?

The “beachy” trend in accessories is really inspiring me right now. Having grown up on the Connecticut shore, I’m a beach girl at heart. Using elements like coconut, rattan, wood, and freshwater pearls, this collection is chic yet textured and organic. My favorites are the airy rattan hoops and cable bangles.

Do you have a favorite gemstone or metal to work with?

If I had to narrow it down by what is in abundance in my personal jewelry box, turquoise, emerald, opal, pearl, lapis and labradorite. Our favorite metal to work with is 14k Gold-filled because it gives you the quality to last a lifetime like 14k but a friendlier price point.

Talk about the design process. Do you have a favorite part of that process?

Our design process begins when we head to the world’s largest gem show in Tucson, Arizona. This is my favorite part of the job. It is real-life treasure hunting. We do our homework ahead of time, researching color and trends for the upcoming seasons. But the inspiration really begins in the search. A true gem scavenger hunt unfolds as we seek rare, new, and unusual textures, cuts, and shapes of gemstones. What we find at the show will inspire the collections to come.

What can you tell us about your next collection?

We have personalized gifts for Mother’s Day with our build-your-own charm bar exclusive and our birthstone collection. And for summer bangle bracelets are back as well as beach inspired jewelry. Silver is also making a statement this year, so we have many of our best sellers now offered in sterling silver or two-tone silver mixed with gold. And currently I’m loving our Green Opal collection, which after a long winter is a refreshing pop of color. These opals were my favorite find on our last gem buying trip. They just feel special and put off happy energy.

Do you have a favorite design from your archives?

The Signature Bangle, and our Triple Wrap Hoops. All of my bridesmaids were gifted these pieces to wear in my wedding 15 years ago, and they are still timeless best sellers in the Bloom Collection today. I wear my bangle every day which is cool when you think of all the adventures it has accompanied me on! The hoops are lightweight, and the cut of the wire makes them reflect light, so they have a sort of shimmer to them.

As an artist yourself, who are your other favorite artists?

I love supporting local and these are both Colorado artists.

Samantha Louise Fine Jewelry

I specifically love Samantha’s “Totem rings” she creates for people using these custom bands to narrate individual stories, adventures and memories.

Cora Sexton Wheeler of CSextonW Studio

Cora and I met through a joint trunk show and I immediately fell in love with her both as a person and as a talented artist. Her use of color and texture in her three-dimensional artwork varies from landscape, to floral, to tapping into her native Colorado mountain roots. She is currently making a custom piece for us.

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