Welcome to Fishers Peak, Colorado’s Newest State Park
Beyond being a much-needed new playground for Centennial Staters, Fishers Peak’s goal of balancing conservation and recreation could set a new standard for parks everywhere.
The Best of the Mountain West
Celebrating 26 captivating people, beautiful places, and irresistible things endemic to our special slice of America in 2020.
What Happens When a Restaurant Critic Finds His Mother’s Recipe Box?
Scott Mowbray reminisces about Christmases past and his mother’s treasured cooking rituals.
Why Did Palantir Technologies Move Its Headquarters From Silicon Valley to Denver?
The secretive and controversial data-mining firm moved its headquarters to LoDo earlier this year. And while some city and state government officials lobbied for the relocation, others are furious. Here’s why that should matter to all of us.
Finding a New Rhythm
A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s December 2020/January 2021 issue.
The Interior Design Industry Has a Diversity Problem. Meet the Denverite Who’s Working To Solve It.
Under Keia McSwain’s leadership, the Black Interior Designers Network amplifies its pursuit of more inclusivity in the interior design world.
We Found, We Love: Gifts for the Decor Lover
Eight great gifts for the style enthusiasts in your life (or for decking your own halls this season).
Meet the Designer: Jane Bradford
Fueled by a passion for beautiful things and her signature good humor, Jane Bradford makes her way into the Denver design limelight.
Local Jones Is a Restaurant Built for Design-Lovers
Inviting details and thoughtful design make this Cherry Creek hotel eatery the place you never knew you always wanted to go.
How COVID-19 Is Influencing Home Design
The architects of Boulder-based Bldg Collective discuss shifting toward a more values-based approach, how to “future-proof” your home, and what’s next for Colorado’s design community.
Creating an At-Home Workspace That’s in It for the Long Haul
Interior designer Kirsten Brundage offers four ways to alleviate your work-from-home woes.
These Residential Spaces Will Inspire You To Go Bold in 2021
Looking to take amp up your home’s style? Allow these five stellar designs—the winners of the ’20–’21 Top Denver Design contest—to be your guiding lights.
A New Tiny Home Development Provides a Healing Path for Houseless Denverites
Women’s Village in the Cole neighborhood offers transitional housing and a sense of community to single women experiencing homelessness.
3 Simple Steps for Detoxifying Your Home
Start the new year on a healthy note with help from the Conscious Merchant, a clean-living boutique at the Dairy Block.
5 Ways To Upgrade Your Home’s Outdoor Oasis
At-home al fresco spaces have been sanity-savers in the time of COVID-19. Here’s how to make the most of yours.
8 Essentials for an Inviting (and Germ-Free!) Entryway
These must-have pieces make for the perfect place to leave the stresses of the outside world behind.
Behind the Spontaneous, Meditative Art of Sumi-E
Denver artist Marilyn Wells channels energy and emotion into the ancient art of ink-wash painting.
The Best Home Shops and Design Services in Denver Right Now
You voted. We tallied. Our editors picked their favorites. Introducing our first-ever list of the city’s 46 most beloved design resources, from architecture firms to rug boutiques, antiques shops to landscape designers. You can thank us later.
These Companies Will Deliver Rental Equipment Directly to Your Door This Ski Season
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, valet services offer a chance to snag gear without a trip to a ski shop.
Where to Cut Down Your Christmas Tree in Colorado 2020
Because of the devastating fire season, there are some additional restrictions on where you can search for your perfect tree this year. But that makes it even more important to participate in this unique (and fun!) family tradition.
Hot Property: A Contemporary Boulder Retreat with Room to Roam
For a cool $6.9 million, this five-acre horse property just south of Boulder boasts Flatirons views and direct access to riding trails within easy reach of the city.
The Miracle Christmas Bar Offers Social Distancing-Friendly Experiences
Sip festive cocktails in private greenhouses bedecked in festive décor at the Miracle on Main Street pop-up in Louisville.
The Ultimate Guide to Colorado’s Holiday Events & Celebrations
It’s been a long year. Now, it’s time to bundle up and enjoy the magic of the season—social-distant style.
There’s a New Denim Company in Town—And the Next Drop Is Sure to Sell Out
Local musician Danae Simone is bringing quality and low-cost denim to Denverites with DSX Denim. The second collection, which includes styles for both women and men, launches on November 27.
All the Ways Ballmer Peak Distillery Is Conserving Precious Resources
The year-old spirits maker saves 400,000 gallons of water each year, donates spent grain to a local nonprofit, and a lot more.
Dine-in Restrictions, Financial Challenges Shutter Julep
The Larimer Street dining room may be closed, but Kyle and Katy Foster’s Southern restaurant will live on through pop-ups and classes.
Will Outdoor Tents Become the New College Classrooms?
Universities and colleges across the state placed outdoor tents on campus this fall as an alternative to indoor classrooms—and staff and students liked it.
Meet Tofu, the Denver Turkey Lifting Spirits During the Pandemic
The 56-pound people-loving bird has been an unexpected source of joy during these turbulent times.
Shop for Colorado-Made Products at This Indoor Farmers’ Market in Castle Rock
Melissa Clement’s newly expanded Mercantile by Farmgirl Foods offers wares from more than 70 local vendors, most of which are female-owned businesses.
This Contact-Tracing App Is Key to DU’s Management of COVID-19
The app, created by Everbridge, has a 75 percent adoption rate in the community and was one component of the university’s strategy to prevent outbreaks on campus.
How to Travel the World Without Leaving Colorado
Vail’s Sonnenalp Hotel and other globally inspired destinations put the world within reach.
Big Red F Restaurant Group Closes Zolo Grill, Plans for the Future
Owner Dave Query shares insight into closing his first-born restaurant and what comes next, which includes revamped takeout and delivery programs.
Charcuterie Delivery Companies Will Bring the Goods For Your Holiday
The pros at Golden Graze Boxes, Meat and Cheese Board, and So Damn Gouda Cheese & Provisions have all of your snacking needs covered.
10 Outdoor & Virtual Holiday Markets to Shop This Season
‘Tis the season of shopping, sipping, and celebrating. Do it all safely at these local outdoor and online markets.
Gift Guide 2020: 8 Gorgeous Local Goods for the Stylish Home
Make this holiday season memorable for all the best reasons with these beautiful, locally sourced gifts for the home.
Gift Guide 2020: 6 Ways to Give Back This Season
As the holiday season approaches, remember materialistic items aren’t the only gift you can give. Here are opportunities to help spread cheer—and help others—this holiday season.
Gift Guide 2020: 6 Products to Help Promote Self-Care at Home
What can we say—it’s been a stressful year. Give the gift of relaxation to your loved ones (or yourself) this holiday season.
Gift Guide 2020: 6 DIY Crafts for the Artist at Home
The upside to staying home this holiday season is having more time to learn a new skill. From cross-stitching to needle punching and woodblock printing, here are six locally made kits for the crafter in all of us.
Gift Guide 2020: 10 Fashion & Beauty Stocking Stuffers for Her
From cozy slippers to to-go face masks and made-to-order fashions, these small goodies are guaranteed to put a smile on her face this holiday season.
Gift Guide 2020: 7 Fashion & Beauty Stocking Stuffers for Him
From cozy socks to soothing shaving soap, these small goodies are sure to put a smile on his face.
“We Are Still Here. We Are Still Fighting. And We Need Your Help.”
Community support for health care workers surged in the spring. Now, it’s all but evaporated. Frontline heroes discuss the seismic shift and why they need our help today more than ever.
Gift Guide 2020: 19 Locally Made Gifts for Food (And Drink) Lovers
From cocktail stirrers and a make-your-own bitters set to Ethiopian coffee and futuristic candy, here are some delicious treats to celebrate the season.
How the Closure of Indoor Dining Will Affect Denver Restaurants
Restaurants may remain open for takeout, delivery, and outdoor dining, but in-person last call is now at 8 p.m.
10 New Trends in Multifamily Housing Design
OZ Architecture’s Nate Jenkins helps us imagine the new design details that will allow apartment, condo, and loft dwellers to live (and work) safely and comfortably in high-density spaces in the years to come.
Purple Is the New Red & Other Things to Know About Colorado’s Latest COVID-19 Restrictions
Fifteen Colorado counties are moving to a revised Level Red by Friday, triggering new restrictions like a ban on indoor dining and personal gatherings, an 8 p.m. last call, and additional capacity limits on gyms. This is the last stop on the way to another stay-at-home order.
Cripple Creek Backcountry Opens Denver Location Just in Time for Ski Season
Opening a Denver location has been a dream for the owners of Cripple Creek Backcountry for five years. That dream became a reality ahead of what’s anticipated to be a busy backcountry ski season.
Colorado Restaurant Association Honors Industry Pros
Sheila Lucero of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar and Dave Woodruff of El Moro Spirits and Tavern are among this year’s Industry Spotlight Award recipients.
Colorado Lawyers Offer Free Services to Small Businesses Hurt by the Pandemic
Since March, small businesses statewide have struggled to stay afloat in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. A coalition of local lawyers has stepped up to help.
Wonderbound Plays Naughty and Nice With Debut of Winterland: A Discotheque Cabaret
The in-person production promises a rich—and risqué—escape from this year’s reality.
Carne y Arena at Stanley Marketplace Is an Emotional Virtual Reality Experience
Alejandro G. Iñárritu blurs the line between subject and spectator in an immersive virtual reality experience that shows what it’s like to cross the border.
You Can Strike Gold Right Here in Colorado
So you wanna be a gold-digger? No seriously—here’s how to get started with gold-panning in Colorado.
Why It’s Important to Stay Home This Thanksgiving, According to an Infectious Disease Doctor
More Coloradans than ever are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 and the viral spread shows no signs of easing. To curb transmission, state officials are urging residents to avoid interacting with anyone outside their household for the rest of November—and that includes Thanksgiving.
How to Learn to Skateboard (aka, Fall on Your Ass With Grace)
When COVID-19 cleared Denver’s streets of cars, one local writer faced an existential question: skate or die?
First-Timer’s Guide: Curecanti National Recreation Area
This paradise in southwest Colorado brims with unworldly rock formations, hundreds of incredible campsites, and the state’s largest shoreline—and there are opportunities for adventure year-round.
Craft Beer World Remembers Denver Beer Co. Head Brewer Jason Buehler
Buehler, 43, died in a climbing accident near Aspen on November 6.
Have You Tasted These 3 Award-Winning Colorado-Made Products?
Grüvi non-alcoholic beers and wines, Mortal Kombucha beverages, and Bloombox Foods salad dressings took top honors at Naturally Boulder’s 2020 Pitch Slam.
Meet Iman Jodeh, Colorado’s First-Ever Muslim Lawmaker
Iman Jodeh, a 38-year-old daughter of Palestinian immigrants, was elected to serve as a Colorado state representative last week.
How One Denver Bar Owner Fought A Three-Day Eviction Notice
Bar Helix owner Kendra Anderson was ordered to vacate her bar despite a state-mandated requirement that tenants must receive 30-days notice.
Denver’s Hotel Industry Struggles to Rebound from COVID-19 Impacts
Almost eight months after hotels temporarily closed, the industry is still making up for lost time—and revenue.
Camp Christmas Returns with a Virtual Winter Wonderland
This year’s Camp Christmas offers access to an immersive online experience sprung from the imagination of creator Lonnie Hanzon, along with packages filled with festive crafts and activities to complete at home.
