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Gretchen TeBockhorst The first time Gretchen TeBockhorst was told

“I began my PR career on the client side, while

she had a knack for writing and creativity was in

working with Adams Golf, Dr. Pepper Snapple

the second grade, when she wrote a story about

Group and then Richard Sandoval Hospitality,”

a vacation for Santa Claus. The students were

she explains. During my time in these positions,

given an assignment to draw a present they

I worked with a variety of public relations agen-

thought Santa Claus needed. Gretchen didn’t

cies all over the world. It gave me an understand-

know how to “draw” a vacation, so she went

ing of what a phenomenal agency does for their

on to write a five-page story about Santa’s va-

clients. Looking back, my favorite agencies were

cation on the French Riviera. (She didn’t know

the ones providing marketing activations, digi-

anything about the French Riviera, but her aunt

tal strategy and content marketing in addition

had given her a t-shirt from the luxurious des-

to media relations. When I made the decision to

tination earlier that year.) Gretchen’s story went

go off on my own, I knew I wanted to emulate

on to describe Santa’s day-to-day vacationing

and even build upon similar services for my cli-

activities including waterskiing behind the sled

ents.”

and drinking peppermint slushies from a candy cane straw. Her mother still has the stapled con-

Providing media relations, influencer program-

struction paper book. TeBockhorst was in many

ming, digital strategy, graphic design and con-

ways a model student – good grades, friendly

tent writing is a tall order for what once was a

and a gymnast – but always had a hard time fol-

one-woman-show, but TeBockhorst knew she

lowing instructions and obeying the rules.

needed to provide services outside of the traditional PR agency offerings to create a name for

“In my personal life and in the professional

herself in a competitive market with some very

world, I’ve always been inclined to do things a

talented publicists. Her first client paid her $750

bit differently than instructed or expected,” she

a month and signed a three-month contract.

says. “Sometimes I’m praised for it. Sometimes I’m scolded.”

“I went from making a dependable salary to $750 dollars a month,” she remembers. “My hus-

More than three decades later, TeBockhorst is

band thought I had lost my mind and he most

still fighting the traditional PR agency norms

definitely was not onboard with my new en-

with her client-centric philosophies and inte-

deavor. Thankfully, he made a deal with me. If

grated approach. She rarely uses Cision (the

after six months, I still could not cover the cost

massive press database full of press contacts all

of our usual household expenses, then I would

over the world), prefers a friendly lunch with an

throw in the towel and start the corporate job

editor over an email “pitch” and likes to deviate

hunt. We dug into our savings to cover the cost

from the traditional media relations services to

of our mortgage and daycare for our son, and

include grassroots marketing approaches that

with a will and a prayer, hoped the business

so often created a return on investment in her

would come.”

previous roles.

It did.

Gretchen TeBockhorst At month four, TeBockhorst’s one account sent two referrals her way. She landed both accounts, which put her in a better, but not great, spot financially. The integrated approach was working. Her clients were sticking around, and the business continued to grow. The following month, a larger agency was generous enough to send business her way. This was a tremendous help and she’ll be forever be grateful for the support this agency gave her.

“The idea that a perceived competitor could end up being my biggest supporter gave me faith in the industry, and humanity, to be honest,” says Gretchen. “Over the last five years, I’ve met some of the most amazingly supportive and impressive women in the PR field. In an industry that could so easily become the adult version of high school, I’ve found that it’s the complete opposite. These women send referrals to each other, go out to lunch together, praise one another’s success and continually raise each other up.”

About a year into starting Prim, it became clear that TeBockhorst’s one-women-show needed an additional cast member. Two major accounts signed on at once and she was already working 60-hour work weeks while trying to raise three kids (Oh, did we mention that Gretchen became pregnant with and gave birth to twin boys during her first year in business?). Through mutual friends in the industry, she found the perfect fit for the account manager position, but she most definitely could not afford to pay what this person was worth.

“Scaling a business is, in my opinion, the most difficult piece of the entrepreneurial puzzle,” explained TeBockhorst. “It is so hard to know when it’s safe to bring someone on, how much money you can afford to pay that person, and if accounts are lost, how many need to leave before you have to let that employee go? It’s mind-boggling, stressful and creates a constant day-to-day juggle. In the case of my first full-time hire, I knew I needed someone talented who could represent Prim in a high light. I made the decision to pay this person the same salary I was paying myself, with the understanding that it was good for the future of the business. Thankfully, it worked out. Since then, I’ve given myself a raise or two.”

Five years later, TeBockhorst has a team of six, an impressive selection of past and current clients (enter Soul Cycle and Floyd’s 99 Barbershops) and gives back by providing pro-bono PR work for local woman’s organization, Les Dames de Escoffier, and her passion project, St. Jude Children’s Hospital’s Rocky Mountain Connection.

For now, for TeBockhorst, when she’s not busy running a business and raising a family, she’s trying to sit back and enjoy the fruits of her labor. “It’s so easy to jump from one project to the next, always looking for the next big idea or whale of a client,” she says. Ten years ago, I would never have dreamed of owning my own business, much less a successful agency. I’m trying to be better about slowing down, watching my children grow and being thankful for the people and circumstances that led me to this point.”

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PR PowerHouses H G

ave you ever wondered what it takes to get a business into a major publication’s “top ten” or “best of” list? Sure, it takes impeccable customer service, a quality product and consistency, but more often than not, it also takes a great public relations team. PR teams are also the reason you can’t get that gorgeous resort in Aspen or deli-

cious-looking Denver restaurant out of your head. retchen TeBockhorst (highlighted in the feature article), Jordan Blakesley, Stefanie Jones, Sarah Abell, Michelle Ellis, Aubrey Gordan and Alexandra Weissner are featured here. These women are behind some of the most successful brands in Denver’s hospitality, lifestyle, wellness and packaged goods businesses, but you never see their

faces or hear their names. They’re too busy behind-the-scenes generating publicity for their clients. We’re turning the tables and putting these PR powerhouses in the spotlight in this month’s issue.

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fter cutting her teeth at two national agencies, and a brief stint as a consultant, Jordan Blakesley co-founded B Public Rela-

tions (BPR) in 2011, at the age of 27, and has since grown the company to a team of nearly 15 full-time employees. B’s integrated approach includes three practices, focusing on media relations; social and digital media; and influencer relations and strategic partnerships. The firm boasts some of the most well-known names in the travel, hospitality and culinary fields as clients, including the destinations of Sonoma Valley, California and Snowmass, Colorado; many of the top hotels throughout the state and beyond; and nationally recognized food and beverage brands such as Shake Shack and Boyer’s Coffee. BPR also supports a variety of probono clients, including MaxFund No-Kill Animal Shelter and The Kareem Jackson Foundation.

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travel and culinary junkie, Blakesley has visited 20 countries, is a Certified Level II Sommelier by the International Wine Guild

and on the board of Les Dames d’Escoffier Colorado. She credits her passion for – and immersion in – these industries to shaping the focus that has helped BPR remain competitive and establish itself as a communications leader in the culinary and hospitality fields. Says Blakesley, “I fell in love with both PR and the hospitality industry at a young age, and am lucky enough to have found a way to make each a part of my career.”

Jordan Blakesley

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born storyteller, Michelle Ellis started her career in journalism as a reporter and anchor in Oregon. After a couple of years her

home state of Colorado and an opportunity to be a publicist for the Starz cable network beckoned her back to Denver. Thus her career and love for all things entertainment began. She went out on her own in 2009, working part-time before her children had entered elementary school, and in 2017 formed her agency Ellis Communications Marketing.

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ichelle and her team of six sub-contractors work with some of the state’s most entertaining attractions and events,

as well as home and lifestyle brands (enter Water World, 13th Floor Entertainment Group, Parade of Homes, Colorado Tiny House Festival, Denver Home Show, to name a few). The team’s integrated, multiplatform communications approach has been the recipient of numerous awards and more importantly, consistently generates significant brand awareness while engaging and attracting audiences, and developing influencer and strategic partnerships.

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lways one to give back, Michelle serves on

Michelle Ellis

the board of the Colorado Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and

will be its president-elect in 2020 and provides pro-bono work for the anti-bullying nonprofit Don’t Be a Monster. A born people-person, Michelle credits her success to her lifelong passion for storytelling and connecting people. “I’ve always been a sucker for a story and I’m lucky to work with brands that don’t lack incredible stories to share.”

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ubrey Gordon founded Sprocket, an award-winning communications agency, in 2006. She has dedicated her entire ca-

reer to public relations, honing her innate ability to develop and share client stories and building meaningful connections that drive real results. It’s these results - whether landing clients press coverage in the Wall Street Journal or Westword - that still excites Aubrey and her team, knowing their work helps clients reach their respective goals.

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ubrey is a Colorado native and enjoys the best of what the state has to offer: skiing, hiking and biking. Like most agency own-

ers, Aubrey lives and breathes Sprocket, but touts a healthy work-life balance. She spends her downtime cooking, baking, and obsessing over Fleabag.

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Aubrey Gordan

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n college, Stefanie Jones was voted “Most Likely to Talk to Anyone,” a superlative that accurately predicted her future career in PR. From a very

young age she loved asking people to tell her stories and to this day, she’s known to talk to strangers in the grocery store.

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ones loves working in an industry that’s constantly evolving. She started Feed Media in 2003, the same year that MySpace launched.

At that time, she says, traditional press coverage was the primary tool PR pros used. Fast forward more than a decade and her tool belt has expanded massively - social strategy, digital marketing, influencer engagement, content creation and so much more are all possible tools being wielded on behalf of Feed Media’s clients.

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hen meeting with people interested in a career in public relations, Jones asks what they think PR is, and has found

there’s a misconception that publicists lead glam-

Stefanie Jones

orous lives filled with parties, openings, dinners and galas. In fact, she says, most often the publicists are the ones at the door holding the un-glamorous clipboard, checking guests in, or greeting media and escorting them over to meet their clients. Jones makes it clear that PR isn’t about parties. It’s hard work and hustle, listening carefully and crafting content expertly, switching context by the minute and juggling constantly to keep dozens of balls in the air. It’s telling the important stories that introduce people to something new.

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ecause in the end, she says, it’s all about the stories.

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hat’s so great about public relations? Well, if you ask Ms. Jen Lester, everything. Yep, her passion for public

relations runs deep. She is regularly quoted saying that she can’t believe she gets paid for her job, because to her it is more than a job – it’s treasured relationships. Building relationships with clients, media, influencers, and the public has been the key to her agency Philosophy Communication’s success over the years, enabling them to positively change businesses financially, operationally and culturally. Her 13-person team works hard to practice the art of shaping thought, which the company believes is the act of creating dialogues that build meaningful relationships to inspire behaviors. As her grandmother always said, “if you aren’t talked about, you’re dead.” And the surest way to guarantee you’re talked about is to truly matter to other people and be engaged in making the world a better place. I guess you could say her philosophy of life is Philosophy’s mission.

Jennifer Lester

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retchen TeBockhorst, founder of Prim Communications, is an award-winning public relations and marketing communi-

cations specialist. Since opening Prim (public relations & integrated marketing) in 2015, her client roster has included SoulCycle, Richard Sandoval Hospitality, Kimpton Properties, Floyd’s 99 Barbershops and St. Jude Research Hospital to name a few.

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he agency supports these brands by organizing press coverage, influencer relations, brand partnerships, content marketing

and digital strategy. “The goal of these efforts, says Founder Gretchen TeBockhorst, is twofold: “the general goal of brand awareness and the bottom-line goal of reservations or product purchases.”

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he roots of Prim Communications can be traced back to TeBockhorst’s time on the client side. “My previous roles gave me the

opportunity to work with some impressive public relations agencies around the world,” remembers TeBockhorst. “These agencies set the bar and I work to raise that bar for our own clients every day.” During her time on the client side, it became clear that the agencies providing strategic marketing services in addition to traditional media relations were creating the most noticeable return on

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Gretchen TeBockhurst

investment for her employers. With this in mind, she hired a full-time team member dedicated entirely to marketing strategy at Prim.

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lexandra Weissner is the founder of Lexa Public Relations, a results-driven communications consulting agency and on-

line resource for small businesses. From media relations to consulting, Lexa PR provides holistic PR services to some of the businesses that make Colorado great. As a former competitive alpine skier-turned-runner and co-founder of bRUNch Running, a social running community, her experience at goal crushing as an athlete has provided a solid foundation for her professional career development. Weissner has established herself as an essential resource for information and knowledge for small businesses looking to launch PR.Ă‚

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eissner and her team are passionate about building brands from idea to household name. Many businesses do

not have the resources to build and manage an internal marketing team or the budget for PR, so the Lexa team developed online tools and templates for businesses to manage PR on their own until they photo credit Desiree Johnson

Alexandria Weissner

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are ready to hire an agency. PR is an investment that a business needs at every stage, and Weissner wants to ensure businesses have everything they need to succeed from day one.

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by Richard Carroll Light a thousand candles for Louis Vuitton, malle-

anti-government unrest, violent riots, and the con-

tier (French box and trunk maker), who with unre-

vulsions of the Industrial Revolution.

strained creativity pulled himself up from an impoverished dirt farm in Anchay, France to the height

The French landscape was the first challenge for

of luxury and renowned prominence, while facing

young Louis Vuitton. For two incredible years,

seemingly impossible challenges. A determined

he endured dreadful winters and the full fury of

Louis Vuitton elevated his now esteemed last name,

Mother Nature, living off the land and his wits. He

starting the path followed by five inspired genera-

roamed freely in search of work, accepting any job

tions who collectively created a brilliant global fash-

from farming to carpentry, or even hard labor in ex-

ion empire placing the Louis Vuitton star alongside

change for a few francs, food, and shelter.

the fashion houses of Chanel, Hermes, Lanvin, Dior, and others.

On rugged and crowded pathways, he encountered the characters of the day: swindlers, pilgrims,

As a young boy with an adolescent physique not

pickpockets, gypsies, and ladies of the night, while

fully formed, and yet to shave his modest stubble,

walking an implausible 292 miles from Anchay to

Vuitton toiled long hours on the family farm in An-

Paris arriving in 1837 at age 16. This seemingly tedi-

chay, a hamlet in the Jura region of Eastern France,

ous journey would ultimately change the world of

alongside a stepmother who was constantly spite-

fashion forever.

ful and disapproving. Vuitton was haunted by dreams of self-determination and independence

In 1837, Vuitton found Paris a city in turmoil with

and determined to breakaway from the tedium

working class uprisings. Ile de la Cite, the heart of

of the farm, to search for something better in life,

the city, was unsafe, dark, congested, and unhealthy,

and to experience the freedom of making his own

with narrow winding streets barely wide enough

choices, whatever they might be.

for carts, wagons, and carriages. Although Vuitton must have been thrilled with his first view of the Arc

Exceedingly gifted, with skilled hands not yet chal-

de Triomphe that was completed and dedicated

lenged, perhaps it entered his thoughts that it was

the year before, he would have been more pleased

an outrageous idea to pack a few clothes and blind-

to learn that a skilled worker could earn three to five

ly slip away into the world. However, in the early

francs for a day’s work.

spring of 1835, at age 13 and with scarcely a lingering glance back at the farm, he set out on foot, des-

With swarms of Parisians in search of employment,

tination Paris and an unknown future.

Monsieur Marechal who was a popular malletier, hired the 16-year-old farm boy as an apprentice

Vuitton, with the awe-inspiring conviction of youth

who possessed self-assurance and intellect, and

that anything is achievable, the horizon is endless,

was eager to work. Custom box-making and pack-

and an enhanced life is possible, was determined to

ing was a prized trade that involved designing con-

follow his plan though likely he was not aware Paris

tainers for travel and for special order items, along

itself was poverty-stricken, working through

with individual attention to packing and unpacking the boxes and trunks, which were the suitcases of the day.

For seventeen years Vuitton, with immense expertise and natural skills and an inspired eye for style, conquered the craft, creating containers with oiled and waxed canvas and poplar wood, designing trunks and boxes with a flat lid ideal for stacking, and earning a solid reputation among the fashionable as one of the finest malletiers in Paris.

His career propelled skyward when, in 1853, he was selected the lifetime personal box-maker and packer of Napoleon Bonaparte III’s wife, Empress Eugenie de Montijo. His assignment was to pack her clothes skillfully for travel to the Tuileries Palace, holiday destinations, and their elaborate chateau. It was an astounding opening for Vuitton and a golden doorway to a more privileged and stately clientele.

In 1854, flaunting his charms, Vuitton fell in love with the stunning 17-year-old Clemence-Emilie Parriaux, they were married in the spring and quickly Vuitton bid farewell to Monsieur Marechal’s shop. His career rising, he opened his own box-making, trunk, and packing shop, and in 1859 moved to 1 Rue Scribe in Asnieres, a small town on the banks of the Seine, then a suburb of Paris with a focus on quality and luxury.

Astonishingly, today in the same Asnieres location, Patrick Louis Vuitton, a living, fifth-generation family descendent, and a skilled craftsman himself, oversees ongoing requests for special orders and limited-edition Vuitton designs.

In February 1872, at the age of 70, Louis Vuitton died.

His son Georges continued the legacy, introducing the LV monogram in honor of the 13 year old farm boy who walked through the countryside of France fed largely on his dreams. Today the fashion house of Louis Vuitton is the essence of infallible splendor and distinction throughout the world.

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5 Tips for Selling Your Luxury Home in a Buyers’ Market By David Hakimi

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“5 Tips for Selling Your Luxury Home in a Buyers’ Market”

by David Hakimi

Its Official! According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors September market report, Denver’s housing market (in the Luxury Segment of $1 Million and greater), has officially shifted in favor of buyers. By definition, a Buyer’s Market occurs once housing inventory reaches a level of supply great enough to last longer than five months. As of September, luxury housing inventory in Denver has accumulated to the point where it will last 6.6 months. In fact, the last time we saw inventory levels this high was back in 2013.

Before anyone starts to panic, I should be clear to point out that the market is FAR from crashing. In fact, prices are even slightly appreciating during the peak months, and the overall number of YTD sales in the Luxury segment is slightly up overall. In 2018 the Denver market saw 1,586 luxury homes sell, versus 1,647 luxury sales in 2019. The average luxury selling price in 2018 was $1,510,281, and that figure grew in 2019 to $1,546,945.

Therefore, most of the industry analysts agree that Denver is simply moving back to a “balanced” luxury market.

However, a balanced market historically exhibits seasonality which manifests as

“price softening” in the fall through winter, with a rally of appreciation in the Spring and Summer months. From 2012-2018, our market was in a state of anomaly in which the normal seasonality was far less pronounced.

In short, this means that Sellers (and their agents) will now have to work much harder and smarter to get Luxury listings sold now! Here are 5 tips for ensuring that your home successfully sells in our adjusting market…

1. Updated Finishes are Important Again!

Buyers now have more options and are no longer feeling pressured to compromise, for fear of getting beat out. Therefore, your house must be in top cosmetic condition to compete. Dated kitchens, baths, flooring and fixtures may no longer cut it.

If a buyer can find nicer updates in a new

$600,000 tract home, than in your $1m+ luxury home, then odds are your listing won’t fare well.

Gone are the days when a cosmetically dated house will still command a record setting price, simply because it has a desirable address. If your home has oak cabinets, light colored wood flooring, tan granite/travertine, or dated appliances/fixtures, then some updating may now be required prior to listing!

2. Physical Staging and Agent Skill are Now Crucial Again!

The past 7 years led many experienced agents to allow their listing skills get dull, since homes in Denver were selling instantly, and with very little effort. This was evidenced by the influx of low-service discount brokerages, and brokerages whose business models even revolved around eliminating MLS listings entirely. Skills like physical staging and consulting with professional interior designers, often weren’t needed to get homes sold during the frenzy. Furthermore, thousands of new agents who entered the market during the boom period, never learned the skills to sell in a slower market. The slower, more competitive selling environment will quickly put these agents and discount brokerages back at a huge disadvantage now. Vacant homes, or homes with slightly tired décor and finishes, will require the expert touch of experienced stagers, and interior designers once again to attract showing traffic and offers.

3. Cutting Edge Marketing is a MUST! Real Estate Marketing has evolved at a blistering pace lately, with several new technologies emerging in the last few years. However, much of this new technology is beyond the capability of many agents, either due to budget or the sheer lack of the technical savvy to implement it.

Marketing techniques such as, 360 Degree Walk-Through tours, Aerial Drone Videos, surgically Targeted Social Media campaigns, Re-targeting Pixels, Geo-Fencing ads, and boosted listing videos on sites like Youtube, Instagram/Facebook, are all strategies that elite, top-tier luxury agents utilize routinely. As the market begins to move at a slower pace, it becomes more crucial to market your home as intelligently as possible, to maximize your odds of reeling in a qualified luxury buyer. Take care to hire a top agent that has a solid mastery of these cutting edge marketing techniques.

4. Resist the Urge to Overprice!

As the housing boom progressed, scarcity drove prices upward at a freakish pace in Denver. Every new listing attempted to hit a slightly higher price than the house that sold before it. However, for the first time in years, sellers are now having to face the fact that they might not set the record-high sale in their neighborhood, in the middle of Winter. Sellers who are forced to sell during the slower Fall/Winter months, can’t expect to sell for as much as a similar home listed during the Spring or Summer. In a softening market, there is a fine art to minimizing your losses. While no agent wants to “leave money on the table” for their sellers, agents must now exercise extreme caution with allowing their listings to sit overpriced for too long. Doing so, could allow the market to further drop from underneath their sellers!

5. Timing is Crucial Once Again!

Life events like job transfers, and divorces, etc., often come up that dictate selling a home at a less than opportune time, and the ability to perfectly launch your listing isn’t always an option. However, the return to seasonality in our market, means that sellers who wish to maximize their selling price will now once again have to employ careful strategy in timing. The Denver market historically begins to thaw out after New Years, and typically peaks in the Spring between April and June.

However, a snowy Winter can easily delay the pace of that cycle. Paying careful attention to the emergence of Spring weather, can heavily influence the ideal time to bring your listing to market!

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5 Gifts to Give During the Holidays That You Can’t Buy on Amazon By Chris Natzke

“5 Gifts to Give During the Holidays That You Can’t Buy on Amazon”

by Chris Natzke

The holidays are usually marked with hustle and bustle of year-end activities. As the year completes, our calendars fill up with events, parties and gift-giving functions, celebrating family and friends.

While this can be one of the most joyous times of year, it can also be one of the most stressful as our schedule begins to increase in activities and the stresses of creating the perfect party, family celebration or finding the perfect gift can be overwhelming.

With this in mind, here are five gifts we can give others and ourselves (that you can’t buy on Amazon or anywhere else) to make this holiday season joyous and one to remember.

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Connect: Take this time to slow down and connect, first with yourself and then with others. Begin each day by allowing your mind to get quiet and connect to the that “still, small voice” within. Then, from this place, focus on truly “BEing” with those you love. The greatest gift you can give others is to be truly present with them.

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Create: Studies show that what makes us happiest are not the things we acquire, but positive experiences and memories we create. What special and simple things can you do with those you love like walks in nature, sledding, skating or taking a trip to your loved one’s favorite destination to create a memory that can last a lifetime?

3. Contribute: The holiday season is certainly time of giving. What places can you visit, or

organizations can you serve with those you love to truly give back to others? Is it distributing toys, feeding those in need or visiting someone who is lonely?

4. Contemplate: Take time during this period to reflect on the past year by asking these three simple questions.

•“Where did I succeed?”

•“Where did I fall short?”

•“What lessons did I learn?”

Your answers may surprise you and you may be amazed at the wonderful year you had.

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Commit: After reflection, commit to where you want to go for the next year ahead.

Rather than proclaiming huge goals, why not determine small but consistent actions you can take each day to expand and grow in your health, relationships and work? For example, you can create a word of focus such as “patience”, “proactive” or “presence” to guide your path throughout the next year.

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Holiday Blues: 3 Ways to Avoid Being Alone Over the Holiday Season By Kirk M. Samuels

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“Holiday Blues: 3 Ways to Avoid Being Alone Over the Holiday Season”

By Kirk Samuels

Wow, we have arrived at the end-of-year holiday season already! While it can induce fond memories of childhood excitement or reflection and appreciation for the past year’s gains, it can also be a period of deep loneliness. This time of year can surface, for some, the deafening silence of the hollow void left by losses suffered…or memories of the loved one we broke bread with last year, whose absence is marked by an empty place setting this year.

I was born and raised in the DC area, where my family still resides. I am divorced. This year my kids will be with their mom both Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. I share this for the sake of connection, as opposed to pity. While contemplating this holiday season, I have decided to choose a different perspective in reconciling this thought. Consider my 3 ways to avoid feeling alone:

HEARTSET: Your most important relationship is the one in the mirror. Carve out space for your head and heart to connect. Loneliness is a mindset. You are never truly alone when your mindset walks in union with your heartset. Give both permission to be heard and valued.

COURAGE TO CONNECT:

Once your head and heart are in synch, have the courage to

reach out and connect with others. Intimacy is not purely sexual. It’s shared brokenness and shared experiences. See who else may be interested in getting together. Give the “gift” of being “present” with someone else. If you’re already planning a house full of guests, could there be room for one more?

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Holiday Themed Dinners: The Feast of Seven Fish By Maia Parrish

Maia Parish is a Nationally Published Sommelier and Wine Judge She hosts a podcast called Hungry, Tipsy, & Grown; and a live streaming show called “Tales of a Wine Mistress�. Ms. Parish owns and operates The Wine Suite LLC. She produces entertaining wine events and has an obsession with food. She lives in Denver and has one daughter.

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Every year, I search for holiday dinners alternatives. I

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Food and Wine themed dinners are very popular dur-

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ing the season. One of the most reproduced themes

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is an Italian- American tradition called The Feast of the Seven Fishes or La Vigilia (the Vigil). The feast is

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A Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat and

Il Posto will offer a seafood-inspired menu from Chef

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Andrea Frizzi. They host an annual Feast of Seven

the seafood sublime, and I am a carnivore. Check out

Fishes for their patrons. The $95 dinner runs from 5

a few of these locations. Cheers!

to 10 p.m. Call 303-394-0100 for reservations.

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Denver’s Coperta will host the seven-course feast.

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$85.00 per person. Call 303-377-3222 for reservations.

Italian wines.

Frasca Food & Wine ( Boulder ) 1738 Pearl Street Bouler, CO 80302 Frasca Food and Wine leaves its traditional Friulian regional fare for a $160 dinner which could include, clams casino, fritti misti, oysters, and linguine and clams. The award-winning restaurant is helmed by Chef Eduardo Valle Lobo and his lovely wife Chef Kelly Yuen. They take the tradition to a luxurious level. For an additional cost of $95, you can savor wine pairings from Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Carlin Karr.

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5 Tips to Survive The Holiday Party Season By Rebecca Abraxas

We have all experienced the holidays with their celebrations and outward frolic. FUN RIGHT? Actually, for a lot of us it’s not. Have you ever felt like, “I should be into this but I feel like a humbug?”

This may shed some light on the whole predicament and what to do to survive holiday party time. The biggest social time of the year lands at a time that asks you energetically to go inward.

In the animal kingdom it’s called hibernation time. It’s the time of the Winter Solstice where all of nature goes into a rest and reset state.

All of nature rests -except most humans. This conflicting energy of naturally wanting to go inward and being expected to be extroverted can be uncomfortable. There is also the added pressure of work and business parties you are expected to attend while your body, mind and spirit are urging you to retreat.

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5 Tips to Survive the Holiday Party Season:

1.

Limit your Alcohol

Alcohol numbs your awareness. Your awareness is what gives you guidance – guidance of who to talk to for your next lead. Alcohol also numbs your body cues to let you know when it has had enough and when it needs to rest. Not listening to these cues can leave you burnt out and begrudgingly going to the next party a few nights later.

2. Ground Yourself

Grounding helps you stay embodied and unaffected by the chaos around you. It also helps you communicate clearly. Imagine an imaginary cord going from your hips to the center of the earth.

Feel it rooting you to the earth and sense the heavy energy in your legs.

3. Expand Outward

Expanding your energy field outward will help you feel connected to the people in the room. It

will also help you not take on everyone’s feelings and emotions in the room. The connectedness you feel will assist you in making the personal connections you may have come to the party to make in the first place. So feel the outside of your body and imagine the energy expanding to the 4 corners of the room you are in.

4. Self Pep Talk

Doing a gratitude pep talk before you go into the party can help you get into an open hearted space that will assist you in receiving the gems the party has to offer and align you with just the right people and experiences.

5. Respite

Take time to go inward in between the celebrating to recharge. When you get home take a candle lit bath. Be sure to sit still and quiet 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes at night. Tone “Ohm” for 5 minutes each day for some personal energy clearing. Things like these will recharge you for the next event.

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Stepping Out with Trisha in Southern Baja

by Richard Carroll

Los Cabos, like a tantalizing silk ribbon dangling in the Southern Baja wind, as enthralling as a new lover and just as anxious to share her treasures, greeted Trisha Ventker with a wry smile, a touch of whimsy, and the famed Baja tequila intrigue.

Trisha, a talented observer and CEO of the flourishing Ventker Media Group, discovered a bracing reward at Land’s End in Nobu, one of the world’s most exquisite resorts. Tucked away in the exclusive Diamonte community, Nobu is thriving. Filled with Baja glamour, it features two of the finest golf courses in Latin America and enough spa pampering to keep a spa queen glowing for days.

“The three-hour flight from Denver to Los Cabos,” she said, “is as gorgeous as a Colorado sunset and tricky as the Old West Badlands, exposing a vast landscape of raw, open land, steepsided mountain ranges, and hundreds of ancient volcanoes fading into a timeless horizon. Stretching 1,063 miles from San Diego to Land’s End, Baja is full of glorious rock gardens where smoothsided boulders are piled high on the desert floor in weird and wonderful patterns, as if a rowdy and possessed Baja spirit had been playing an intense game of marbles and then suddenly left them, scattered, to bake in the sun.”

Trisha, with her “Photographer’s Eye”, discovered an exceptional destination at Land’s End where a splendid coastline holds large sweeping bays that have enticed anglers for more than fifty years.

Among the first North Americans to test their skills here were Bing Crosby, John Wayne, and the Hollywood Crowd who flew down in private planes landing on a narrow dirt strip in San Jose

del Cabo to find that dogs snoozed in the streets, locals waved amiably, the water was delightfully refreshing straight from the tap, and golf was unheard of but the Marlin were jumping.

The Cape, renamed Los Cabos by Mexican Tourism, refers to the combined area of Cabo San Lucas, the town of San Jose del Cabo and the 20-miles of unspoiled beach between them. “I was amazed,” Trisha said. “The Tourist Corridor is lined with an incredible array of resorts and world-class golf courses with gorgeous greens teetering along the coastline. But among Mexico’s best are Diamante’s Dunes Course, and Tiger Woods’ first-ever design, El Cardonal, which he planned with natural arroyos, native dunes, and the need for strategy.

Though, if your game is not going well, Diamante’s signature on-course comfort stations are a nice touch. The residents told me, ‘Over the years it seems that each course borrowed from the other, but all are beyond fantastico.’”

Fortunately, it only took Los Cabos a few chili rellenos to realize there might be more to a Southern Baja holiday than hooking a fish or testing your skills on the golf course. Trisha remarked, “When the sun drops, nightlife sizzles. The hotels and resorts are alive with music and entertainment, as are an enormous selection of venues spread across the Cape. From hip-hop to jazz, a dance or two to Latin swing, or an evening in a secluded candle-lit wine bar overlooking a rippling sea, all make lasting Baja memories.”

Richard Carroll is a nationally known travel writer honored with eight international writing awards. Richard has covered all seven continents, and with family heritage dating to early Colorado.

Smiling she said, “Another part of traditional Southern Baja nightlife is a toast to the Mariachis in the classic Cabo cantinas crowded with celebrating, sunburned, over-served bikini-clad visitors who are eager to be your new best friend, and are searching for more than the California Gray Whale. The guys, most of whom never learned to dance, show off their shoulder tattoos with great gusto hoping they don’t look like Gray Whales themselves. Tequila flows, the music rocks, fabrications are bouncing off the walls that would make great fiction material and everyone feels wonderfully global, if only for a Cabo moment.”

Los Cabos does promote a pursuit of pleasure till the roosters stir. Dining aficionados can pop over to San Jose del Cabo, a delightful town that has retained the feeling of Old Mexico. The twin-spiraled Parroquia de San Jose, built on the site of the original 1730s mission, capped with a bell from Spain, dominates the time-honored town plaza.

An art district, and a cluster of distinctive restaurants with an ambience that the back lots of Warner Bros studios would just love to recreate, complete the town’s attractions.

“Arriving at the resort with Wendy, one of my best friends, was truly breathtaking, with the opportunity to enjoy a mix of minimalistic Japanese and modern styling, and be greeted by smiling staff members offering fresh juice and cool towels. While relaxing on a sofa overlooking the ocean, we checked in and were introduced to our butler, Jobeth, who gave us a tour then led the way to our third-floor room which was spaciously modern and Zen in vibe, with overwhelming views of the sparkling sapphire waters stretching as far as the eye can see.

“The setting, on the most southern edge of Baja, is simply mesmerizing with a broad expanse of shimmering sand on

Suspiro Beach, seabirds on the hunt, and the everlasting sound of waves curling inward.

“Nobu is mid-sized with 200 guestrooms and suites, space for meetings and events, a luxurious spa, and shopping galore. My room had an Onsen teak soaking tub, elite Simmons Nobu beds with high thread count bedding, and organic cotton linens.”

“I discovered that Nobu takes the usual hotel services a step above with Italian stone-finish double vanities, 65” televisions, butler service, Red Flower bath rituals, swim suit bags, natural Bisse bath amenities, and yoga mats. We swam in two of the four pools, several connected to guest rooms with private cabanas on the beach, and a variety of dining options, including a beach restaurant. The Malibu Farm dinner was impressive with seasonal burrata and avocado pizza. Wendy loved her herb marinated New York Steak with sautéed bussels sprouts, and a delightful green salad with balsamic reduction.”

Trisha’s Tips: “Attractive beaches can be seen when driving along the Tourist Corridor but it’s not recommended for visitors to swim in the ocean except in designated areas or you could end up in Puerto Vallarta via the dangerous riptides and robust deepwater swells. The drive is 45 minutes from the airport to Nobu. I suggest renting a car as Ubers are not allowed to pick up guests from the hotels, only drop off. Nobu opens its arms with a big smile, offering time to regroup and reflect. Life at Land’s End is a traveler’s treasure, a memory to cherish.”

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Holiday Red

By Michael Moore

“Holiday Red”

by Michael Moore

I am here to tell you how to make this Holidays face FOOLPROOF! A big trend of the holidays is a Holiday Red lipstick. However, to pick the right one for your skin tone is not the easiest.

Fortunately, I am going to help you!

Fair skin: If you have fair skin, consider a shade with more of an orange tone. This will instantly brighten your complexion. Think of a garden red tomato, or a rich piece of red coral. I am not saying you cannot go with a deep red, but please stay away from a blue-red, as this will make you a bit too harsh. *Try Well Red with a Valentine lip liner from Moore For Life.

WELL RED LIPSTICK $25.00

Medium skin: Think about a cooler red. This means blue, no orange at all. This commentary tone will make your skin tone pop. Think about a Cranberry or Crimson tone. Wearing a shade that is right for you will TRULY make you the belle of any ball. *Try Sheer Intensity lipstick or a long-lasting lip satin called Garnet from Moore For Life.

Michael Moore has worked in the cosmetics industry since 1988 with brand leaders such as Bobbi Brown Essentials, Chanel, and Estée Lauder. In New York City, he was often seen backstage during fashion week, supporting major designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie, and Vera Wang.

Michael’s client list includ-

ed Oscar winners, First Ladies of the United States, and royalty.

Eventually, the quality of the Colorado lifestyle—the healthy, natural atmosphere that inspires his technique—drew him out west, where he opened Moore For Life in Denver’s own center of chic, Cherry Creek North.

SHEER INTENSITY LIPSTICK $25.00

Dark skin: The darker skin tone lady often thinks they have to go much deeper and intense… NOT TRUE. Darker skin usually means a darker lip. To make a sheer lipstick show, even out the lip color by smoothing over a lip foundation; same shade as the lip or a shade lighter. *Try a moisturizing matte in Escape Artist which is long wearing.

You can add a gloss on top.

ALL THAT GLITTERS LIPGLOSS $25.00

Things to consider when wearing reds: -Experiment with more intensity if you have stronger coloring. For example; dark hair, whiter skin or lighter eyes. A natural contrast will give you many more options.

-A deep red will tend to make your lips look thinner.

-Don’t play both too many features; when wearing a red lipstick, keep the eye clean and light.

Red-carpet fresh look: Here in Colorado, we tend to be drier, lacking luster in your skin. So how do we get that amazing red-carpet fresh look? Strobing is all about enhancing your features by using a highlighter. A highlighter is a liquid or crème shimmer used alone on the skin or mixed into a foundation. It brings shimmer to the surface of the skin; giving a more illuminated effect to the face. *Try Dew drops from Moore For Life: comes in 4 different colors to make sure all skin tones will have the prefect highlight.

This is a simple and easy way to get you in the holiday mood with a classic red lip and youthful fresh face!

Enjoy the season and make it a beautiful time with Moore For Life!

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Brown Palace Champagne Cascade Begin your holiday celebrations experiencing the 32nd Annual Champagne Cascade in The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa’s picturesque atrium lobby. This iconic event features master swordsmen using Napoleonic sabers to sever the bottlenecks of Moet & Chandon Champagne. The Champagne is then poured into the uppermost glass of a two-story high, 6,000 glass pyramid. As the Champagne is poured, it cascades into the glasses below, creating a stunning display of bubbly liquid as it is cheered on by live holiday tunes and the crowd lining all levels of the holiday adorned-atrium.

Make-A-Wish Foundation is our benefactor for this year’s Champagne Cascade. We are touched by their mission to grant life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses. Granted wishes build hope and strength for children and their loved ones. Learn more about Make-A-Wish Colorado at colorado.wish.org Doors open at 10 am. There will be a special appearance by Santa Clause at 11 am.

The sabering starts at Noon.

Fine dine with us aside the tree of champagne glasses at the Champagne Cascade Dinner on November 23rd at 6 pm. (button for the dinner webpage below)

Date: Sunday, November 23, 2019 Time: 12:00 PM Location: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa Address: 321 17th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202 ATRIUM TICKETS Atrium viewing starts from the 4th floor, and will go up to the 7th floor. Tickets are $25.00 for adult and $20.00 for children 12 and under.

VIP TICKETS VIP viewing is located on the second floor of the atrium. This exclusive viewing location includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks, VIP photos and of course the best views of the cascade. Tickets are $175.00.

All proceeds will be donated to our benefactor.

Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature features about 120 works spanning the artist’s entire career

DENVER – The Denver Art Museum (DAM) will be home to the most comprehensive U.S. exhibition of Monet paintings in more than two decades when it presents Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature, in the fall of 2019. The exhibition will feature about 120 paintings spanning Monet’s entire career and will focus on the celebrated French impressionist artist’s enduring relationship with nature and his response to the varied and distinct places in which he worked.

Co-organized by the DAM and the Museum Barberini in Potsdam, Germany, Denver will be the sole U.S. venue for this presentation from Oct. 21, 2019 through Feb. 2, 2020.

CLAUDE MONET: Boulevard des Capucines 1873-1874

CLAUDE MONET: Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge 1899

Monet traveled more extensively than any other impressionist artist in search of new motifs. His journeys to varied places including the rugged Normandy coast, the sunny Mediterranean, London, the Netherlands and Norway inspired artworks that will be featured in the presentation.

The exhibition will uncover Monet’s continuous dialogue with nature and its places through a thematic and chronological arrangement, from the first examples of artworks still indebted to the landscape tradition to the revolutionary compositions and series of his late years.

CLAUDE MONET: View from Rouelles 1858

White Rose Gala

Flapper dresses, stylish sequins and fancy fedoras for NYE?!? White Rose Gala is a high end and elegant charity awareness event where you are enveloped by musical and theatrical performances. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the classic elegance of art deco of the Roaring 20’s. Be transported to an era of a modern renaissance where style, opulence, and grace were the only way to swing.

Date: Monday, December 31st, 2019 Time: 9:00 p.m.

Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House – Denver Performing Arts Complex Address: 14th & Champa, Denver, CO 80204 Tickets: www.newyearspartydenver.com

photos courtesy of White Rose Gala and Dave Wood Photography

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The Brown Palace The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa is aptly named with its palatial atrium aweing guests of all ages. The hotel first opened in 1892 and has kept its historical charm while providing modern and luxurious amenities. A walking tour of the hotel is available to enlighten visitors of the heart and soul that went into its design and highlights special details only visible to a knowledgeable eye. Despite the close proximity to a bustling downtown, guests enjoy the many restaurant options on-site, including afternoon tea time in the stunning atrium, complete with devonshire cream shipped in directly from England, and the culinary mastery offered at the Palace Arms restaurant, served in a room with hand painted wallpaper and surrounded by ancient relics.

www.brownpalace.com 321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 297-3111

HOTELS The Crawford Hotel The Crawford is a truly unique hotel, located in Denver’s Union Station. Designed within the original walls of this historical landmark, which dates back to 1881, guests find themselves enjoying a new room experience at each visit, as no two rooms are the same. The hotel boasts historical yet modern design features, with rooms that feel cozy yet luxurious. Guests looking for a peaceful atmosphere can curl up with a good book in one of the reading nooks while those looking for more excitement need only walk downstairs to The Great Hall. Also known as Denver’s Living Room, The Great Hall features a vibrant array of shops and restaurants with award winning chefs. Whether patrons are enjoying a craft beer from the Terminal Bar or competing in a friendly game of shuffleboard, The Great Hall brings people together, a perfect reflection of the building’s original intention.

www.thecrawfordhotel.com 1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 460-3700

D Four Seasons Four Seasons hotels are known for their luxurious accommodations and unmatched customer service, and the Four Seasons Denver is no exception. From the moment guests enter the hotel, they are treated to an experience like no other. Large suites with stunning mountain views, unforgettable meals at the famed EDGE Restaurant & Bar, relaxing treatments at the full-service spa, and delicious cocktails served poolside at the rooftop pool oasis, are just a few of the unique amenities awaiting Four Seasons guests. Its convenient location across from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts complex and just steps away from Larimer Square and the 16th Street Mall, allows guests easy access to shows, shopping, restaurants, sporting activities, and exciting nightlife offered in downtown Denver.

www.fourseasons.com/denver

1111 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 389-3000

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The Gaylord of the Rockies Located minutes from Denver International Airport in the idyllic All American City of Aurora, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center will feature over 1,500 guest rooms including 114 well-appointed suites and over 485,000 square feet of extraordinary meeting and convention space. As a gateway to the Rockies, Gaylord Rockies will offer memorable experiences to its guests with first-class restaurants, a luxurious spa and salon, diverse shops, winding waterways and picture perfect sunset views.

Rustic alpine charm and exciting “open-air� activity make this Rocky Mountain Front Range retreat an adventure in itself.

www.gaylordhotelsnews.com

6700 North Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora, Colorado 80019

(720) 452-6900

The Oxford Hotel The Oxford Hotel, in addition to being one of the most popular luxury hotels in downtown Denver, is the oldest operating hotel. It has seen many enhancements through the years, perfecting the art that is a luxury hotel, while preserving the character and integrity of its history. As a registered landmark on the National Register for Historic Places, and boasting a stunning display of art and historical architecture, it’s no wonder the hotel receives guests from across the globe.

www.theoxfordhotel.com 1600 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 628-5400

HOTELS The Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton Denver, located in the heart of downtown, lives up to its name with quality and modern sophistication incorporated into every inch of the hotel.

Special attention to detail is evident throughout and provides guests with a tranquil setting to enjoy a luxurious home away from home. Even the youngest of guests are considered VIP’s and eligible to take part in the Ritz Kids program. A myriad of dining options are available within walking distance of the hotel but many guests enjoy paying tribute to famed Broncos quarterback John Elway, by indulging in the fine dining offered on site at ELWAY’S steakhouse.

www.ritzcarlton.com/denver 1881 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 312-3800

Acova Owned and operated by restaurant veterans, Sean and Betsy Workman, Acova debuted in the Lower Highlands area of Denver in June of 2018 and was designed to be the neighborhood joint for friends and family. The kitchen creates an eclectic menu for all lifestyles and dietary restrictions and serves lunch, happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch.

www.acovarestaurantcom 3651 Navajo Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 736.2718 Mon - Fri

11am - 12 am

Sat

10am - 12 am

Sun

10 am- 11 pm

R E S TA U R AN T S Barolo Grill One of Colorado’s best northern Italian restaurants, Barolo Grill has also been recognized as one of the world’s best restaurants for wine. In 2018 Barolo was honored with both Wine Spectator’s Grand Award and Wine Enthusiasts’ Best 100 Wine Restaurants award. Known for hand crafted modern Piemontese cuisine and knowledgeable, attentive staff, Barolo is the perfect choice for special occasions or a great night out. Their seasonally changing menus highlight items from the staff’s annual pilgrimage to Northern Italy and features locally sourced ingredients from regional farms and artisans.

www.barologrilldenver.com 3030 East Sixth Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 (303) 393.1040 Dinner

Tues - Thurs

5:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Fri - Sat

5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Sun - Mon

closed

Ash’kara Ash’Kara, a globally inspired restaurant with influences from Israel, the Middle East and Mesopotamia, is a collaborative partnership with the restaurateur team of chef Daniel Asher and Josh Dinar (River and Woods, the forthcoming Tributary Food Hall in Golden and Mother Tongue at Broadway Market) and Culinary Creative Group (Bar Dough, Senor Bear, Morin and the forthcoming Maine Shack). Ash’Kara is located in Denver’s Lower Highlands neighborhood.

www.ashkaradenver.com 2005 W 33rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211 (303) 537-4407 Mon - Thurs

4pm - 11 pm

Fri - Sat

4pm - 12 am

Sun

10 am- 11 pm photo courtesy of Eater Denver

R E S TA U R AN T S Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse The restaurant features warm dining spaces, with local stone and classic mahogany throughout to create an unparalleled ambiance. Enjoy Denver’s premiere smoking lounge with more than 65 cigars to choose from in our humidor. Located in the prestigious Greenwood Village area, it’s the perfect place to reconnect over an intimate dinner and is one of the best steakhouses in Denver.

www.delfriscos.com 8100 E Orchard Road, Denver, CO 80111 (303) 796-0100 Lunch

Weekdays

11am - 2pm

Dinner

Mon - Thurs

5pm - 10 pm

Fri- Sat

5pm - 11 pm

Sunday

5pm - 9 pm

Cocktails

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Guard and Grace There’s a reason that Guard and Grace is the first name on people’s lips when asked for a steakhouse recommendation in Denver. Chef and owner Troy Guard wows his patrons with a fine dining experience featuring mouth watering steaks and a delicious raw bar, turning any social gathering into a celebration.

www.guardandgrace.com 1801 California Street, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 293-8500

Lunch

Mon - Fri

11am - 3pm

Dinner

Mon - Thurs

5pm - 10pm

Fri - Sat

5pm - 11pm

Mon-Fri

3pm - 6pm

Social Hour

R E S TA U R AN T S Spuntino Spuntino Food & Wine claims a “Global Mind, Colorado Body, and Italian Soul” and the statement could not be more true. The owners, a husband and wife team, bring their passion for Italian food and culture to the Highlands region of Denver. Fresh, house-made focaccia, gnocchi, and gelato are enhanced by an extensive wine list and intimate setting.

www.spuntinodenver.com 2639 W. 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211 (303) 433-0949

Dinner

Happy Hour

Tues - Thurs, Sun

5pm - 9pm

Fri - Sat

5pm - 10pm

Tues- Sun

5pm - 6:30pm

Le Bilboquet Reminiscent of a charming French bistro, Le Bilboquet Denver is located in Cherry Creek North within the St. Paul Collection. The restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere paired with simple, classic French cooking - bringing a slice of Parisian cafĂŠ culture to the neighborhood.

Le Bilboquet is a natural gathering spot to enjoy a chilled bottle of rosĂŠ alfresco or classic bistro fare like croque monsieur paired with a local draft beer.

www.lebilboquetdenver.com 299 St. Paul Street, Denver, CO 80206 (303) 835-9999

Lunch

Mon - Fri

11:00am - 5pm

Dinner

Sun - Thurs

5pm - 10pm

Fri - Sat

5pm - 11pm

Sat-Sun

10 am - 3pm

Brunch

R E S TA U R AN T S Tamayo Patterned after Tequileiras in Mexico, Tamayo invites patrons in for delicious small plates and specialty margaritas designed to perfection, inciting conversation and community. This modern take on Mexican cuisine is not found at a typical Mexican restaurant. Served on the terrace while watching a spectacular sunset over the Rocky Mountains, first time visitors are sure to return again and again.

www.eattamayo.com 1400 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 946-1433 Lunch

Mon - Fri

11am - 2pm

Dinner

Sun - Thurs

5pm - 10pm

Fri - Sat

5pm - 11pm

Brunch

Sat - Sun

10:30am - 2:30pm

Happy Hour

Daily at the tequila bar & lounge

2pm - 6pm

LIVE LOVE LASH Serving Denver and surrounding areas, LIVE LOVE LASH Denver provides personalized and professional beauty treatments to a local and worldwide clientele. LIVE LOVE LASH Denver specializes in day spa services including: Xtreme Eyelash Extensions, custom facials, spray tanning, waxing and professional make-up artistry. All services are performed by certified lash stylists and award winning make-up artists and aestheticians in a relaxing studio atmosphere, or ... we will travel to you!

www.livelovelash.com 2717 E 3rd Avenue Denver, CO 80206 (303) 388-5274

L U X E FAV S Gnat Jewelers Today, father and son create a beautiful array of custom jewelry ranging from classic to contemporary. While Gnat Original Design is well known for our exquisite engagement rings, we also craft one-of-a-kind pieces in the entire range of jewelry using precious metals, fine gemstones and certified diamonds.

www.gnatjewelers.com 250 Columbine Street Suite 130 Denver, CO 80206 (303) 355-5050 Monday

11:00 am- 5:00 pm

Tues - Fri

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am- 6:00 pm

Moore For Life Michael Moore has worked in the cosmetics industry since 1988 with brand leaders such as Bobbi Brown Essentials, Chanel, and Estée Lauder. In New York City, he was often seen backstage during fashion week, supporting major designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie, and Vera Wang. Michael’s client list included Oscar winners, First Ladies of the United States, and royalty.

Eventually, the quality of the Colorado lifestyle—the healthy, natural atmosphere that inspires his technique— drew him out west, where he opened Moore For Life in Denver’s own center of chic, Cherry Creek North.

www.mooreforlife.com 3035 East 3rd Avenue Denver, CO 80206 (303) 484-1857 Tues- Saturday

10 am - 6 pm

L U X E FAV S Hermes A family company whose craftspeople make, often by hand and always with love , bags and belts, diaries and dishes, scarves and shoes, perfumes and purses, ties and travelling furniture, as well as gloves, hats, watches, jewelery and clothes.

www.hermes.com 105 Fillmore Street The Shops at NorthCreek Denver, CO 80206 (303) 388-0700

Monday

CLOSED

Tues-Saturday

10:00 am- 5:30 pm

Sunday

CLOSED

D Denver Art Museum The Denver Art Museum continues to wow visitors daily with its extensive display of world-class art, featuring painting and sculpture disciplines, modern and contemporary art, photography, textile art, and other representations from around the world. Temporary exhibitions provide a constant source of new art to view and appreciate.

Special activities and games for kids are incorporated into the museum, allowing for an engaging and enlightening experience for all ages.

www.denverartmuseum.org

100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204 (720) 865-5000

Mon - Thurs

10am - 5pm

Fri

10am - 8pm

Sat- Sun

10am - 5pm

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Denver Center for the Performing Arts The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is the largest non-profit theatre organization in the country.

From Broadway tours including performances such as Phantom of the Opera, Rent, Les Miserables, and Wicked, to more intimate theatres featuring comedy shows and other events, and education for all levels of thespian talent, the DCPA offers something for everyone.

www.denvercenter.org/

1101 13th Street, Denver, CO 80204

Administrative offices: (303) 893-4100 Main Box Office: (303) 893-4100 Mon - Sun

Closed major holidays

10am - 8pm

Denver Botanic Gardens The Denver Botanic Gardens offers visitors an escape to a tranquil, 24-acre floral oasis. It features endless trails to meander while surrounded by a stunning display of natural beauty, showcasing local plants as well as plants from around the world. Many enjoy stopping in at the Offshoots Cafe for a coffee and croissant before continuing their journey. Families enjoy the Mordecai Children’s Garden, a rooftop garden designed for kids, providing them with a safe space to explore and connect with nature.

www.botanicgardens.org 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 (720) 865-3500 Mon - Sun

9am - 5pm

C U LT U R E Downtown Aquarium The Downtown Aquarium is truly an underwater adventure with exhibits featuring creatures in multiple habitats across the globe. From the desert to the rainforest and everything in between, visitors of all ages will marvel at the beauty of this underwater life. Aquarium visits are enhanced by dining at the aquarium restaurant where delicious meals are served with a view of a 50,000 gallon aquarium containing tropical fish, sharks, and even a mermaid or two.

www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211 (303) 561-4450 Sun-Thurs

10am - 9pm

Fri-Sat

10am - 9:30pm

Denver Museum of Nature & Science The DMNS provides visitors with multiple exhibits to explore and perform hands-on activities. Visit the Health exhibit to test your strength and view your self-portrait from 50 years in the future. Explore the Space Odyssey exhibit and experiment with the impacts of water, air, and magnets. Walk through the Wildlife dioramas to experience the magnificent size of a bear. The Discovery Zone was specially designed for small children and gives them the opportunity to expand the use of their fives senses within a safe environment. Museum visitors also enjoy the many shows offered at the IMAX and Planetarium. https://www.dmns.org/ 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205 (303) 370-6000 Museum Mon - Sun 9am - 5pm except Dec 25) Shop Dock Hours

Mon - Sun

9am - 5pm 8am - 2:30pm

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Brazilian designers Fernando and Humberto Campana produced Cocoon – a swing seat with a curving form covered in calfskin.

The egg-shaped seat made from a latticed 3D-printed structure hangs from the ceiling on a gilded steel and brass hook.

Wander + Ivy’s new gift pack is the perfect present to go under the tree this holiday season. The sleek package includes four new varietals: Rosé, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and the Red Wine Blend. This gift box will be available for online purchase through Wander + Ivy’s website starting early December. wanderandivy.com

Inspired by the iconic key ring first introduced in 1969, the Return to Tiffany collection is a classic reinvented.

Wrap your wrist in this bold calfskin leather design with a sterling silver accent.

Cobalt blue calfskin leather with a sterling silver accent Size small-medium Fits wrists up to 6.25� tiffany.com

Deep blue precious resin inspired by the dark blue universe sky cap, milled with a fox face pattern with a sentence from the Le Petit Prince book.

This beautiful writing instrument is crowned with the iconic Montblanc emblem.

Made in Italy montblanc.com

ONE OF JUST 200 This homage to the born-again brand is based on one of the 200 Pour le MĂŠrite tourbillons by Lange & SĂśhne. It was a labor of love to realize this unique piece in 12 months of minutely detailed work: our modifications by hand can only be seen under 5x magnification. The engraving done by hand was completed using historical gravers, while the historical guilloche machines are also driven by hand. grieb-benzinger.com

Longchamp Roseau Essential Mid Leather Tote nordstrom.com

Hangisi Flat MANOLO BLAHNIK nordstrom.com

Passionate orange, to sail toward pleasure A plunge into an ocean of sensations. Feeling all the energy of the waves washing over the skin on a hot summer’s day. Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud pays homage to the citruses he particularly loves. louisvuitton.com

Stunning Pearl and Sapphire Necklace gnatjewelers.com

Maui Jim Waipio Valley 57mm Polarized Sunglasses 2020eyevenue.com

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