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Thank firefighters with a new kitchen: It’s brand managers’ new way of doing...
Brett Haberstick, information officer during the High Park fire in Larimer County last summer, holds up some of the thank-you cards firefighters received. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post) Colorado...
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Gifts guru predicts 2012 holiday shopping spirits high, spending down
Dana Holmes is editor-in-chief of gifts.com. She predicts that during the 2012 holiday shopping season, consumers will spend less money on gifts but put more thought into them. Turns out “lit” majors...
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Oh, the pressure! Choosing an exterior paint color, under just a little stress
My formerly orange house gets a new splash of color. But … is it TOO splashy? (Susan Clotfelter, The Denver Post) It was the best news I’d gotten all year: It was time to paint the house. I know, I...
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Pinterest Tested: Needle felted bead necklace
Felting is well-suited to picking up again after a long hiatus. (Photos by Becky Hensley) This little project has been on the back burner for a while. I found the tutorial link while perusing Pinterest...
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Looking for a quick, easy DIY update? Go for throw pillow covers
New throw pillow covers: Kid-tested, terrier approved. (Photo by Elana Ashanti Jefferson) My brown Ultrasuede sofa is a decade old, but I like it. And when I look around the house at possible...
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Modern Christmas tree born of Colorado engineer’s ingenuity, family’s love
A view of the red version of the Modern Christmas Tree (Provided by modernchristmastree.com) Lawrence “Bud” Stoecker built homes – specifically, A-frames in the Rocky Mountains – but his grandson, Matt...
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Doing your Thanksgiving budget? Don’t forget these hidden costs
There’s nothing like that feeling right after the Thanksgiving feast: You filled yourself to the brim with turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, so it’s time to loosen your belt a notch and kick back with...
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How cool is gardening? Ask Snoop Lion or Denver’s Blue Bear
Blue Bear Farm, as it looked in spring, with blue flowering pots in the background. (Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post) Lions and gardens and farms, oh my. First the bear: Blue Bear Farm, the...
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I decided to Tie One On this weekend… holiday recipe included!
I adore the food, football and camaraderie around the annual Thanksgiving feast, but hate the work and expense it can take to pull it all together. So this year, in addition to agreeing to be hosted...
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Real vs. artificial Christmas tree: Home Depot expert susses out the pros, cons
You may not need a tree as big as this one, at the Outlets at Castle Rock, but you’ve still got big options. (Helen H. Richardson, Denver Post file) Do you go with a real or artificial Christmas tree —...
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ShopSmart offers ideas for holiday tech toy gifts
Shoppers who found themselves in a big-box store hunting for gifts this Thanksgiving weekend know just how crowded and overwhelming the holiday toy department can be. Anyone who is those still doing...
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BrightNest.com’s easy holiday safety tips
With Thanksgiving over, the holiday season is now in full swing. That means it’s time to get your house looking the part! But before you go crazy with decorations, take a few minutes to brush up on...
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Need a great homeowner gift? Try Young House Love, the book
“Young House Love,” by Sherry and John Petersik (Artisan Books, 2012) Numbers sell, and if you wanted to sell a cookbook or a health book or a home decor book, you tout “150 Elegant House Plans” or...
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Put some personality into those themed Christmas trees
Elana Ashanti Jefferson “Peace begins with a smile.” — Mother Teresa The arrival of the holidays tends to be the push I need to complete the last of the year’s yard and garden tidying, namely because...
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What your lawn wants for Christmas in this Colorado weather: Water
Your lawn wants you to turn this on. Now. While it’s warm out. (Susan Clotfelter, The Denver Post) Hey, it’s been gorgeous out there, hasn’t it? Aren’t you lovin’ that Colorado weather? Well, yes, of...
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Three easy, free home maintenance projects
Veer stock photo provided by BrightNest.com After I bought my first house, one of the things that surprised me was all the little things I had to buy. As materials for tasks like maintaining my...
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Three great places to find handmade holiday gifts
Elana Ashanti Jefferson Adorable and affordable: This pair of wood block prints from Planet Ogie cost little more than a song at the first Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market. Organizers of that event will...
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Free Governor’s Mansion tour lends artful air to Colorado holidays
Photo by Mark Broste provided by the Governor's Residence Preservation Fund. Colorado holidays take on an air of contemporary eclecticism this year thanks to the fine art and craft elements woven into...
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Crafters who give – and the best gifts to give them
Linda Permann’s “Little Sister Hat,” a free download on Craftsy.com The crafty folks at Craftsy.com have launched their annual “Keep Out the Cold” campaign, which collects warm, handmade items for...
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Birdseed ornaments couldn’t be easier
Rebecca Hensley Birdseed ornaments: Easy, fast and perfect for outdoor holiday decorating. This time of year, the easier the handmade project, the better! Making ornaments is always a great idea. But...
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