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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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Artistic Expresssion

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WHAT MAKES SOMEONE FASHIONABLE? I firmly believe that everyone has style, some are just more skilled at expressing it than others. It’s a way to be seen—and to connect. For many of us, it’s how we communicate our distinct creativity, taking something and making it our own. How we share ourselves manifests in countless forms. Personal style might be revealed in the color of our hair, tattoos we display, clothes we wear, accessories we choose, the music we listen to or how we decorate our homes. It all stems from the same creative place, radiating outward, showing the world we’re marching to the beat of our own drums. This month we take a closer look at what it means to be fashionable—as a person, a brand or a place. Because how we express ourselves matters. As you thumb through these pages, we hope to inspire, delight and propel you into new ways of sharing your own creative spirit.

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FEATURES 26 A Family Home with a Touch of Glam

Inside renegade designer Anna Lambiotte’s high-end Hilltop home

32 How Clayton Members Club Creates Style Through Inclusion Esther Lee Leach of Cherry Creek Fashion Magazine is electrifying Cherry Creek in more ways than one

44 Element 79 Where lifetime curation begins

52 Artistic Stitching Steph McCourt, owner of Denver’s Contrarium Chainstitch,

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

26 Open House 40 Back Stage 44 Trend Setter 52 Artist’s Palette 60 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES

LoDo Rocks the Block to Celebrate MLB All-Star Game On July 11–13, two of your favorite downtown Denver destinations—Denver Union Station and Dairy Block—partnered together to host LoDo Rocks the Block, a series of FREE concerts by top local musicians, a baseball-inspired market, family-friendly activations, ballpark-inspired food & drink specials in celebration of the MLB All-Star Game coming to the Mile High City. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF FIERBERG

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Factor Design Build Summer Party Factor Design Build owners, Josh Fiester and Kent Simpson, recently decided to throw a summer party to show their gratitude for loyal clients, trade partners and staff alike. Light eats and drinks were served with a side of fun throughout the evening. At Factor, staff is passionate about bringing good people together, in work and otherwise. From Factor to friends, love where you live! PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHEAL RAINERO

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AROUND TOWN designer, Jamie Joseph on September 17-19. And…get excited because E79 is bringing the unique and aspirational collection of LA designer Buddha Mama to the Colorado jewelry scene! It will be online and in-store at E79 from September 13-30, along with a special in-store “meet the designer” event on September 24.

DEVIATION DISTILLING HAS ARRIVED AT DAIRY BLOCK Dairy Block is getting its first distillery this month when Denver’s premier gin distillery Deviation Distilling brings its award-winning gin, unique cocktails and stunningly beautiful bottles to 1821 Blake St. Alongside interior designer Chelsea Fish and architect Jim Pfeiffer of UNUM collaborative, Deviation

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vate tables, and banquette seating.

professional f’up: the stories of the business that crashed and burned, the partnership deal that went really sour, the product that had to be recalled… they share them all.

ELEMENT 79 CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY SEPTEMBER EVENTS The month kicks off with the Cherry Creek Arts Festival September 3-6 with three artists painting on-site. Hosting a special trunk show with Seattle-based

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AROUND TOWN MoM has partnered with the NoBo Art District to present Ride On, A Bike Art Exhibition at the Gallery at the Bus Stop Apartments. This year, as part of MoM’s annual Emerging Designer Award, CU Students were invited to create a concept for a bicycle shelter for bike storage at a site in Boulder. The intent is to demonstrate that bike shelters can be beautiful, thoughtfully designed, affordable to build, and part of a community.

creatives to present their craft before a large, assorted audience. We are also presenting our annual Emerging Designer Award at the party. This year, CU Boulder Students in architecture, interior, landscape and urban design were invited to create a concept for a bicycle shelter for bike storage at a site in Boulder.

MONTH OF MODERN: DESIGN INDUSTRY WASTE AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE. September 16 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Curious about the future of fast furniture? Interested in learning how to get away from the trap of buying quick and cheap furniture? Ever wondered where all that furniture ends up? Month of Modern has proudly partnered with The Good Future Design Alliance (GFDA) to present a panel discussion, focusing on the world of furnishings. The event will highlight LOCAL manufacturers, local 2nd Hand resources, where to sell/consign, and how to keep furnishings and all-things-interiors from ending up in a landfill. Top designers in the industry will be in attendance– which will be a great networking opportunity.

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CURATED CLOSET There With Care debuts Curated Closet, a pop-up shop offering gently worn, still-loved designer merchandise, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 14. The launch party in Boulder will feature shopping, live jazz, champagne and nibbles. Browse selec-

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AROUND TOWN Free and open to everyone, each Oktoberfest Fall AF Market will also feature live music, food and drink specials, and pop-up bars in the Dairy Block Alley. For more information, please visit DairyBlock.com/Events.

FASHION COMES ALIVE IN A COLORFUL TWO-NIGHT SHOW IN DENVER THIS SEPTEMBER The event will be held on September 17 at the Redline Denver and on September 18 at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. Fashion enthusiasts can come out to see models take the stage in pieces created by 12 of the nation's best designers. Spectators can expect to see nights of beautiful fashion as the designers showcase the pieces they have worked hard on. The event is organized by professional models Samantha Joseph and Alicia Myers.

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INSIDE RENEGADE DESIGNER ANNA LAMBIOTTE'S HIGH-END HILLTOP HOME

ARTICLE LIVIA HOOSON PHOTOGRAPHY KYLIE FITTS

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A Family Home with

OPEN HOUSE

a Touch of Glam

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GENUINE, EASY-GOING, BOLD. This is

Not formally trained in interior design and

how Anna summarizes the style of her Denver

having never worked for a firm, Anna relies

home she independently designed for her

on her natural instincts and ability to listen

family of five. Anna is the brilliance behind the

to the clients’ needs and vision.

design firm Studio Lambiotte where she con-

“I run my business as a collaborative effort

ceptualizes spaces for homeowners as well as

between the architect, builder, owner/client.

real estate and commercial developers in both

This approach builds the best projects. I

urban and mountain locales across Colorado.

always want my clients to know that I see you,

As the daughter of a real estate devel-

I understand you and I hear you,” Anna says.

oper and an artist, she was seemingly cut

Her design aesthetic is based around one

from their design-savvy cloth, leading her

true and timeless pillar— balance. By looking

to build her own design firm, which she

closely at proportion, color and scale, she

developed 15 years ago. Originally from

can create an entire room, or house, like one

Aspen, this die-hard mountain girl chose to

would piece together a puzzle.

raise her own family in Lake Tahoe before

“A space should feel comfortable and

making their way to Denver. Anna never

grounded, and then you can add a pop of

thought she would live in a big city, but

color here or a crazy lamp over here,” Anna

Denver has proven to be a wonderful place

says. “I just really want you to walk into your

to build a business and raise her kids.

home and feel good.”

When speaking to Anna, her passion for

Anna’s family home here in the Mile High

design is infectious, and it’s clear she is

City was built around the fact that she's is a

meant to be here.

nester, meaning her home is her safe space.

“I am an entrepreneur at heart and have

She leaned towards natural materials for a

my MBA, so I approach things from a busi-

grounded presence in the home, including

ness perspective,” Anna says. “I love spread-

stone and a variety of woods all layered

sheets, schedules and project management,

throughout. She is unafraid of mixing genres

but I also love the creative side as well."

and price points. She designed a glass and

The flip side to being in this industry is

wood-framed coffee table in collaboration

that “everyone thinks I’m swimming in fab-

with Ethann Hutchinson, has a few gorgeous

rics and looking at furniture all day, but the

leather swivel chairs, and for that pop of

business is 90% administrative and man-

unexpected, peep the wallpaper in the pow-

agement of people while the other 10% is

der room featuring a textile from famed LA

creative,” expresses the designer.

designer Kelly Wearstler.

A FEW NON-NEGOTIABLES FOR ANNA’S HOME: HAVING A HIGHLY FUNCTIONING KITCHEN (SHE LOVES TO COOK AND ENTERTAIN), A BIG BACKYARD AND AN ABUNDANCE OF NATURAL LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE INTERIORS. THE RESULT IS A SPACE THAT SHE REFERS TO AS "COZY WITH SWAGGER AND CASUAL WITH A PUNCH OF GLAM," WHICH SUMS UP BOTH HER HOME AND HERSELF (CHECK OUT THE DISCO BALL IN THE LIVING ROOM).

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The bedrooms feature Benjamin Moore’s paint colors Pebble Beach and Paper White, a mix of blue and gray on the ceilings. There are no TVs in these intimate spaces, always ceiling fans, and finished off with sumptuous linen sheets from the Denver storefront Modern Nomad. “A home that is all matching and uniform is flat to me,” shares Anna. “If a home is leaning towards modern, all the more reason to incorporate vintage finds and if the space is white and gray, find some saturated blues and greens to add depth.” Anna encourages others to find their own design sweet spot amongst the wide range of styles and trends available, and to never be afraid to have a point of view. Stay bold!

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STYLE

HOW CLAYTON MEMBERS CLUB

CREATES

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INCLUSION

ESTHER LEE LEACH OF CHERRY CREEK FASHION MAGAZINE IS ELECTRIFYING CHERRY CREEK IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE

THROUGH

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MUCH OF BUILDING A

CHERRY CREEK LIFESTYLE: WHAT DO YOU

COMMUNITY

LOVE MOST ABOUT THE CLAYTON?

CRE-

ATING A FOUNDATION

ESTHER LEE LEACH: The community–members and

OF EQUITY. At Clayton

Clayton associates! The membership team has created the

Members Club, community is the epicen-

most interesting, fascinating and diverse community here,

ter. Since May, the Cherry Creek locale

where everyone feels welcomed. It’s the perfect environment

has uplifted a coterie grounded in its five

to meet someone outside of your network.

pillars—be curious, be fun, be authentic, be generous, be inclusive. Because of the

CHERRY CREEK LIFESTYLE: IN YOUR NEW ROLE AS

intentionality of the space, members can

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND

show up as their full selves free of doubt

ENGAGEMENT, HOW ARE YOU PLANNING TO

and the fear of not feeling seen.

INCLUDE STYLE AND FASHION IN THE EXCLUSIVE

According to the new Director of

CLUB EXPERIENCE?

Membership Development and Engagement,

ESTHER LEE LEACH: Our members are very fashion-for-

Esther Lee Leach, the concept of the

ward so we are planning many style events in the upcoming

members club sounded exciting from the

months. In August, Cameron Silver from Decades in LA

start. She knew that Cherry Creek needed

hosted a fashion presentation in partnership with A Line

a space for arts and culture events. “What

Boutique. We have dubbed September the Fashion Month at

really made me pay attention to Clayton

Clayton and will be creating events to showcase fall trends

was their commitment to creating an

and local designers. Two very important partnerships are

inclusive community,” she says. Esther

with Color of Fashion and Neiman Marcus.

believed in the vision so much that she became a founding member.

Color of Fashion was created by Samantha Joseph and Alicia Myers to showcase models and designers of color.

To know this Caribbean native is to know

We are so proud to support their mission and will be host-

her infectious enthusiasm and unmatched

ing out-of-town designers at the hotel and also holding

style, making her one of the most fashion-

the after-party on our rooftop. With Neiman Marcus, we

able people in the city. It’s nothing short

will be hosting a runway show and party for our members

of serendipitous that Esther will be at the

and their clients. Designer panel discussions and pop-ups

helm of galvanizing the best and brightest

are also being planned.

of Denver. We had a chance to sit down with the multi-hyphenate to talk about The

CHERRY CREEK LIFESTYLE: THE CLAYTON

Clayton, style and why September will be

PROFESSES THAT BEING A MEMBER MEANS BEING

one to remember.

A PART OF A REMARKABLE AND INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY HELPING SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DENVER. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO YOU? ESTHER LEE LEACH: One of the most frequent comments about the Clayton community is about the diversity. It is our most important and powerful asset. We are very intentional about creating an inclusive community where all voices and stories can be heard and celebrated. Being a member means taking part in our forward-thinking movement to create a more blended society that believes in the power of our differences.

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CHERRY CREEK LIFESTYLE: WHEN

CHERRY CREEK LIFESTYLE: YOU WEAR MANY

IT COMES TO FASHION IN DENVER

HATS—ONE BEING THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF

AND CHERRY CREEK SPECIFICALLY,

CHERRY CREEK FASHION MAGAZINE. TELL US

HOW DO YOU THINK CLAYTON WILL

HOW YOU THINK YOUR TWO WORLDS WILL

ELEVATE THE FASHION SCENE?

COLLIDE AS YOU EMBARK ON THIS NEW

ESTHER LEE LEACH: Clayton will

JOURNEY AT CLAYTON.

be a home where fashion and design

ESTHER LEE LEACH: My job as Editor-in-Chief

talent can flourish! Every September,

of Cherry Creek Fashion Magazine is to build an

Clayton will join the major fashion cities

inclusive community through fashion! At Clayton, I

like New York and Milan, and host style

am doing exactly the same thing, but the gathering

events during the month. Throughout

place is a members club instead of a magazine. I

the year, Clayton will be a place where

love how the two roles complement each other and

fashion

our values align perfectly.

designers,

photographers,

models, and other style leaders can

In the next year, Esther says, “The Clayton will

be celebrated for their great work. The

continue building our membership community,

possibilities here for fashion are end-

and the important work of being the leading cul-

less. We are just getting started!

tural and social hub in Denver.”

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MAKEUP: Amy Dickerson for Live Love Lash

MODELS: Koya Nyangi and Amy Green, Clayton Membership Associates

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BACK STAGE

GREENSKY HONEST MUSIC IN A HECTIC WORLD. The

Having made music for two decades now, this

Michigan-based band Greensky Bluegrass is one

group of men is more than fellow musicians but

of those bands whose music takes on a whole new

a band of brothers. We spoke with one of the

meaning when experienced IRL. Made up of five

members of Greensky Bluegrass, Paul Hoffman,

musicians, including Anders Beck (dobro), Michael

who plays mandolin, about making music and the

Arien Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), Mike

group’s mutual excitement about returning to live

Devol (upright bass) and Paul Hoffman (mandolin),

shows for their fiercely committed fandom.

they create traditional bluegrass music while com-

Calling Lake Michigan home, Paul now lives in the

mentating on the state of modern society and the

metro area of Denver and enjoys the endless oppor-

emotions that come with it.

tunities of outdoor recreation. He describes their band

BLUEGRASS 40

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A BELOVED BAND WITH MICHIGAN ROOTS WHO FOUND ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUCCESS

as “a bunch of friends who traveled great lengths on little sleep and turning people on to our music one at a time.” What was once a youthful narrative of thirsty couch crashers looking for a few free beers is now a successful group of seasoned artists selling out shows from Red Rocks to Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. “Our music is honest. Musically and lyrically we are just

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presenting what is sincere for us,” shares Paul. “I guess in that sense it’s a little self-indulgent, but there’s something honest there that is endearing. We are all pretty united in our tastes and intentions or have become so over the years. It’s pretty rare that we aren’t unanimously on board for creative adventures down some musical wormhole.” The traveling band can often be seen at festivals, from Horning’s Hideout to Summer Camp, where they perform on their acoustic stringed instruments with laid-back energy that draws devoted listeners. Between working on a new record this year, they are also prepping for their three upcoming shows at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre taking place September 17, 18 and 19. “After not playing shows for more than a year and then returning to the stage, I felt like I was looking out at a triumphant reunion, recognizing nearly every face,'' Paul says, “we are so grateful for the bond.” STAY CONNECTED TO THE BAND: Website: GreenSkyBluegrass.com Instagram: @GreenskyBluegrass

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Representing an ever-expanding roster of jewelers and artisans in her store, Ferguson is selective as to which collections to bring to her clientele. Element 79 is a fun, relaxed environment where customers can discover personal, hand-fabricated, imaginative jewelry with no intimidation and no pressure. Customers can learn about the designers and the unique aesthetic each brings to the art of personal adornment. “Handmade jewelry is special because it allows the wearer to feel the connection to the maker. It’s jewelry with soul,”

CHERRY CREEK NORTH’S VERY OWN

Carol says. Having tapped into the realiza-

CONTEMPORARY

STORE,

tion that jewelry designers each have their

ELEMENT 79, IS THE EPITOME OF AN

own personalities and that those personali-

ASSEMBLAGE COMPRISED OF FINE,

ties tend to be well-communicated through

MODERN PIECES THAT ACCENTUATE

each of their designs, she believes that the

NOT ONLY A PERSON’S WARDROBE BUT

communication aspect truly resonates with

ACT AS THE ODE TO ONE’S LIFE STORY.

Element 79’s shoppers.

JEWELRY

Founder and Owner of Element 79, Carol

With this mission in mind, the Element 79

Ferguson’s magnum opus is a curation of

team is a resource for those looking to add

eccentric and gaiety jewelry pieces. With

to their life story—whether that story be old

her 20-year background as a bench jeweler

or new. In addition, Element 79 is expanding

and custom jewelry designer, she estab-

their market and catering to new audiences

lished Element 79 with the goal of creating a

by introducing a bridal salon. Prominent for

unique atmosphere where lovers of jewelry can

taking notice of industry changes, Ferguson

shop for collectible, contemporary pieces—

and her team are pacing with the covets

from skull-shaped rings to vibrant colored

that are being shopped for. “We’re excited

pendants inspired by the rainbow to beaded

to bring the most current and original

bracelets with fun text, down to a modified

designers on the fine contemporary jewelry

and more modern version of classic designs.

scene to Denver.

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"We try to bring in jewelry that is personal,”

While many of their pieces are colorful and

Carol says. “Something that people can

come in an array of shapes and sizes, each

really connect with. Your jewelry collection

piece offers an aesthetic that is timeless and

is your personal art collection that you curate

evident of one’s own personal narrative.

over a lifetime.”

an option for jewelry with soul, Element

personal jewelry collection holds intrinsic

79 aligns their environment with their

value, you will become emotionally tied to

self-proclaimed aesthetic. Element 79 is

your pieces; and when you become emo-

more than a jewelry store. It is a haven

tionally tied, the better the chance that the

for expressing yourself. It is your excuse

lifespan your jewelry sees will be long lasting.

to be the narrator of your own life. It's

“We want to be a shop that is a treasure

where your lifetime of curating an artistic

hunt for meaningful jewelry,” Carol says.

In addition to providing the Denver area

According to Ferguson: as long as your

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collection begins.

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STEPH MCCOURT LOVES TO CREATE. Since elementary school, she’s knitted, sewed or crafted different types of fiber art. But when she happened upon her first chainstitch machine, she fell in love with the process and hasn’t looked back since. “The beauty of chainstitch embroidery is that it combines both tactile and two-dimensional media, so there is always room for improvement in both disciplines,” Steph says. Chainstitch, in general, is going through a revival throughout the country, especially in cities like Austin and Nashville. “The secret is out that celebrities of all stripes embrace chainstitched outfits for the red carpet, and I think that has only added to the growth of the industry,” Steph says. “As of right now, I think chainstitch is here to stay, as it shifts from being more of a novelty to a bonafide art form just like any other traditional fiber art.” She feels fortunate to add to the western-wear culture of Denver. Born and raised in the city, Steph never felt the need to move elsewhere. There are always new communities to tap into, a breadth of restaurants, museums and events, plus the mountains nearby to explore. In the summer of 2019, she founded Contrarium Chainstitch, which fulfilled her dream of opening a business selling handmade goods. The shop specializes in hand-cranked, vintage chainstitch embroidery services, where you can customize your own chainstitch project, or pick up limited-edition patches or jewelry. You can even book Steph to pop up with her machine at your next event to watch chainstitch magic happen right before your very eyes.

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“Because my chainstitch embroidery machine is manually hand-cranked and not computerized, there is a world of potential for the garments and accessories I can customize. I currently release a limited-edition handmade patch design each week,” Steph says. She also works one-on-one with others to personalize any items they’d like, such as jackets, linens, bandanas and more. Contrarium is Latin for “the opposite” and its goal is to bring unexpected design and handcrafted techniques to this modern world. She wanted a name that captured what she says is her tendency as a person to go against the grain and explore different options than what falls within the obvious norm. Steph urges others not to be intimidated to work with a chainstitch artist to bring a bespoke idea to life and thinks it’s well worth it to incorporate pieces into our lives that are one-of-a-kind. Her favorite projects are those that are most meaningful to clients, even if it’s a simple freehand lettering project. “There has to be a level of integrity within everything I make,” Steph says. “I love being included within weddings, graduations and other milestone events! This summer, I customized a set of bandanas for bachelorette party gifts, and I currently have pet portraits for gifts in the works as well.”

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