Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

YSL Retrospective Creates Fashionista Furor in Denver

The Denver Art Museum has finally opened the long awaited Yves Saint Laurent retrospective. Yves Saint Laurent's prolific career as a designer inspired women of many generations to embrace fashion and femininity.  The Denver Art Museum has scored a coup in hosting the retrospective as the only stop in the U.S. on it's travels.  The exhibit has been in Paris and Madrid, and Denver will attract many visitors interested in viewing the globally inspired collection. Make certain not to miss the excitement...Continue Reading!

Denver’s Union Station Redevelopment on Track

Denver's Union Station Redevelopment is underway and miraculous changes are happening daily. Frank Cannon of Continuum Partners gave a special presentation to Kentwood Real Estate Brokers and Managers last Friday with exciting photos and an update on what the "new" Union Station will look like in just a couple of years. Continuum Partners and East West Partners have teamed up on this massive project.  It will transform the neighborhood into a vibrant multi-modal transportation hub right in the heart of downtown Denver. In...Continue Reading!

Denver Architecture Columns & Coffee Event

Denver's chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art offers monthly get-togethers to share information about local architecture and building design. Columns & Coffee provides education about classical influence in local architecture. February’s Columns & Coffee provides another rare opportunity to learn about The Equitable Building, one of Denver’s most beautiful commercial buildings, from the inside out.  This month’s tour will be directed by Tom Noel, whose extensive knowledge of the Equitable Building and humorous insight will combine for a memorable...Continue Reading!

Top 10 Things to do on A Denver Snow Day

We're buried. Imagine a friend dumps a bucketful of shaved ice over your head after the Super Bowl.  It all comes down in a rush and where you were previously dry, you're now covered in ice. That's Denver today.  We were dry and warm until Thursday, our normal balmy temperatures.  Yesterday, the bucket was upended. So here are a few tips if you're new to Denver on how we while away the hours on those rare, glorious snow days: 1. We Shovel: And shovel,...Continue Reading!

Colorado Gives Day is Big in Denver

On the 2010 Colorado Gives Day, $8.7 million was donated to local charities. The 2011 Colorado Gives Day hopes to outpace that amount.  Donate at their site by clicking the big green button "Donate Now."  You can designate from over 880 local non-profits.  This event is sponsored by the Community First Foundation. Give early, give often and extend a helping hand.  The giving begins at 12:01 am on December 6th. For that one day, let's remember our friends in need.Continue Reading!

Downtown Denver Flipping the Switch, Lighting the City and County Building

Denver has been lighting the The City and County Building during the holiday season since 1926. This year is no different, and Mayor Hancock will flip the switch to the lights tonight. Driving past the building on winter nights puts a smile on the face of everyone but Oscar the Grouch or Scrooge.  Head downtown during the next month, and check it out. A few years ago, the city made a switch to LED lights for energy efficiency, and it looks just...Continue Reading!

Mashed Potatoes Shouldn’t Need Gravy | Thanksgiving 2011

It's Thanksgiving 2011.  The time of year we begin to eat ourselves into oblivion and hibernate. The good news about living in Denver is the winter sunshine, snow on the slopes, and long pants. Long pants cover up the pale, mashed potato looking legs. But I digress.  It's time to talk a key Thanksgiving meal element.  Mashed potatoes.  If you love yours covered in gravy, well, I guess you have a right to your culinary opinion. An occasional dab of gravy doesn't do much...Continue Reading!

Shop Denver Small Businesses on 11/26/2011

This is shop local weekend on Small Business Saturday. Time to support your favorite local Denver area businesses. Here are a few Gretchen Faber favorites: Pine Creek Clothing Company in the Washington Park neighborhood. The Tattered Cover Bookstore at Colfax and Elizabeth. PJ's Boutique and 5 Green Boxes on Old South Pearl Street. The Tended Thicket on Old South Gaylord Street. Bonnie Brae Wine & Liquor. Mariel's and Cry Baby Ranch at Larimer Square. Antique Row on South Broadway. Feel free to comment below and add your own favorite locally...Continue Reading!

Adopt-A-Pet at Denver Animal Shelter

It was time to renew Duke's license-to-exist in Denver today, and when I logged onto the Denver Animal Shelter's license renewal site, there were photos of awfully cute cats and dogs looking for a new home. Don't let these pets be homeless for the holidays, consider adoption.  Duke says it was the best thing that ever happened to him, and he's definitely the best dog ever. That's Duke on the left, loping around Chatfield Reservoir (in the doggie area.) Are you looking for...Continue Reading!

Pine Needles Plauge Denver Area Gutters

Have you cleaned your gutters lately? I was showing a home in Park Hill recently, and we noticed piles of pine needles in the gutters.  The buyers remarked that it looked like a fire hazard. Denver area pine trees shed massive numbers of needles this time of year, which clog gutters and prevent proper drainage.  Remember to check your gutters for needles and leaves, and clean them out before the rain and snow descend.  This should be one of your regular home...Continue Reading!