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Online options make shopping locally easy… from anywhere BY JENNIFER JULIA
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hile Covid-19 may have robbed us of many of our cherished Telluride festivals and events this year, it hasn’t taken away our ability to shop from lots of our favorite local stores. With most retailers open for in-person shopping, many local merchants are also offering online options to out-of-town shoppers and to those who prefer to peruse Telluride’s wares from the comfort of their own homes. With a wide range of shops and galleries making some of their most popular and unique products available via the web, there are abundant and distinctive choices available, allowing buyers near and far to bring a piece of Telluride directly to their door. Hook (hooktelluride.com), a warm and whimsical home goods and gifts emporium, has witnessed a significant spike in the demand for stylish, fun and comforting household items in this crazy, Covid environment. Deliciously scented candles, puzzles, sustainably-produced kitchen wares and the like have proven popular during these housebound times. Hook’s beautifully irreverent offerings include lovely furniture (whose couch couldn’t use an upgrade these days?), pithy glassware and of course, an eclectic collection of handy wall hooks. Between the Covers, Telluride’s beloved, creaky-floored independent bookstore, a local staple since 1974, gives readers a chance to shop their full and diverse array of genres, including publications by local authors and essential works on local subjects, on their website, between-the-covers.com. If what you seek isn’t in stock, Between the Covers is linked to bookshop.org, where you can browse a literal warehouse of volumes and your purchase still supports our invaluable local bookseller. “When you take the drop, you become a better version of yourself,” encourages The Drop, our local skateboard shop and skate camp, which houses an actual half-pipe for skating right inside the store and advocates a
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healthy lifestyle of facing our fears. Bring home a uniquely Telluride piece of Drop logo-wear, designed and screen printed on premise by owner Crag Wasserman, available on thedropboardshop. com. Cashmere Red’s snug and sophisticated website, cashmerered.com, offers a brand of self-proclaimed “slow fashion”: enduring, classic pieces that withstand the test of time. In their “Knit-to-Order” collection, shoppers may customize a sweater designed by owner Caci Grinspan, selecting the style and color of a bespoke Scottish cashmere piece knitted in the U.S. in just two weeks’ time, a sustainable process aimed at eliminating waste and maximizing style. Fashion lovers can get another fabulous fix with a stop at Two Skirts (shoptwoskirts.com), a chic and sophisticated Telluride boutique that’s been serving up style in spades since 2001. At Two Skirts, which has a brilliant Instagram page, mountain-glam staples such as denim and sweaters are always on the menu, as well as a tempting selection of cocktail attire, special occasion pieces, shoes, bags and accessories. For those looking for a splash of color to enliven their home on the bleakest of days, look no further than Tweed (tweedinteriors.com). Dive into Tweed’s online store and treat yourself to a curated version of the Telluride shop’s most popular offerings, including original artwork, sumptuous bedding, bold home furnishings, fun clothing items and more. Feeling adventurous? Head over to Jagged Edge Mountain Gear (jagged-edge-telluride.com) and scoop up one of their house-brand products (jackets, backpacks, hats and shirts) that have become synonymous with our local mountain lifestyle. Boasting an enormous selection of camping, climbing, water sports equipment and “more Via Ferrata gear than anyone”, Jagged Edge’s online selection will amply prepare you for your next mountain adventure. Whether you’re able to visit Telluride in-person or virtually this season, your shopping options remain diverse and plentiful, thanks to the resilience and innovation of our local retailers. Indulge in a slice of Telluride from afar and in doing so, support our very special mountain community. A win-win for all of us. To view a complete list of Telluride’s businesses, many of which offer online shopping, visit telluride. com/plan/business-directory or see pp. 100-105. telluride.com | 855.421.4360
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