Intimate Holiday Gatherings

Cozy, intimate gatherings can be some of the most memorable ones because you can dedicate more time to connecting with the ones you love. They’re also the perfect opportunity to (finally!) incorporate all those special details you’ve been pinning on Pinterest for years but have never had the time or patience to make happen for a whole crowd.

Stir It, Shake It, Make It Scrumptious

Whether you are polishing your edible garnish game for the holiday festivities or just searching for the perfect mixers to layer your libations, we have a craft list of cocktail accoutrements and additions that are certain to freshen up this year’s cheers.

Ho,Ho,Ho

Your stockings are already hung by the chimney with care, but Saint Nick still might need a little help on the gift front. Don’t worry—Santa’s elves have been busy curating a list of smash-hit presents that will elicit joy, wow and wonderment this giving season. 

HOLIDAY FEAST

GETTING TOGETHER in person this holiday season is more important than ever. It is why you will want to include a little glitz and glamour–but without a lot of fuss, so you have more time to spend with your friends and family. To accomplish that, we’ve gathered up some of Colorado’s finest goods, guaranteed to elicit mmms, oohs and aahs from your guests.

Paradise Found

In the heart of Colorado’s Sawatch Range, Bud and Betsy Knapp were propelled by a vision to preserve the land, water and wildlife in a rustic and timeless setting. Their labor of love culminated in what is known as Knapp Ranch—a sacred place that celebrates the rugged and the wild, the beauty and the history of those who came before them, and will continue to honor this legacy in perpetuity.

Rustic Chic

THERE’S ALREADY A CHILL in the air and it won’t be long before the cold weather creeps up on us. And after being cooped up last winter, this year we’re seeing bold looks that celebrate life through color, nature and art. With Knapp Ranch as our breathtaking backdrop, we curated a winter wardrobe as chic […]

MAKING MEMORIES

Kathryn O’Shea-Evans dishes on HOLIDAY TRADITIONS and how to start your own  WRITER. TRAVELER. Teacher. TV personality. Mermaid (that’s for another time). And recently, Kathryn O’Shea-Evans started an online retail business—Aspen Grange—curating American-made Christmas items with the intent of creating “the most Christmassy place on the internet.” We sat down with O’Shea- Evans to talk […]

GETTING TO THE HEART OF IT

PROJECT ANGEL HEART CELEBRATES THREE DECADES of serving up food, compassion and much more.  THE DENVER-BASED NONPROFIT that provides medically tailored meals to Coloradans facing life-threatening illness is celebrating its 30th year of selfless acts of kindness. Every week since 1991, Project Angel Heart’s professional chefs, volunteers and registered dietitian and nutritionist have prepared delicious […]

Greetings Worth Eating

Local treats that make great gifts.

Local Toast

YES, VIRGINIA, champagne really is bottled in Colorado, not to mention a toast-worthy lineup of sparkling wines.