Maren Bartels – AvidLifestyle

Fit, Fabulous, Fun and Functional

A look at boutique fitness businesses
with one-of-a-kind offerings

Socially Responsible Style, Heartstrings Attached

How did adopting one child from Africa launch a global fashion brand?

If you haven’t been to Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood, you’re seriously missing out. It’s a shell of good time with its modern take on nautical décor, fresher-than-fresh delights of the sea and, of course, perfectly paired cocktails—it’s like being dropped into the Hamptons, but without the East Coast accents.

Style That Flies

Who says that you can’t look stylish when you’re jet-setting? Regardless if you’re planning a weekend girls’ trip, a European adventure or a beach getaway, it’s all about finding versatile pieces that do double duty.

Bohemian Rhapsody

Walking into Three Saints Revival is like being transported to a different time and place. Although it’s downtown Denver, the vibe and even the views suggest London or New York. And if you take the light rail to Union Station, it’s a short walk to enter this sophisticated yet playful atmosphere, inviting guests to explore and—dare I say it—dream.

Carry-ons

It always seems like a great idea to purchase sentimental knickknacks on your trip . . . until you’re home and realize the mementos are just cluttering up the joint. It can take some work and a trained eye to make those souvenirs shine like curated art in your home. But lucky for you, globe-trotting interior designer Katie Wolfe Agron of Wolfe Design House has just the ticket.