TUXEDO LIGHTING: Classic black and white motifs are a neutral when paired with vibrant primary colors. The two-tone has long been hot among savvy designers. New York’s W.A.C. Lighting acknowledges the trend this year with its elegant collection of double-paned, cut-glass “quick connect pendants.” Pricing and distribution at 800-526-2588 or waclighting.com.
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DENVER’S DARLINGS: “Researching, Restoring and Remodeling Your Classic Home” is a free class from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Denver Public Library’s Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Award-winning Denver architect Doug Walter will review architectural trends from 1860 on, with an emphasis on such popular and familiar Denver home styles as Victorian, bungalow, Tudor, ranch and Foursquare, like the one in this historic photo from the library’s Western History Collection. Walter also will discuss issues surrounding long-term care of a historic home. Details at history.denverlibrary.org.
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COCKTAIL BLING: Adorable, attachable Drink Wear coasters are all overEquipement de Vin (1412 Larimer St., 720-946-3287), the Tuscan-inspired Larimer Square wine gift and home furnishings boutique. These fun little guys look like flip-flops, slide on to the bottom of glasses and bottles, and don’t come off until you take them off. $18-$25 per pair at a store well-stocked with artful and eclectic wine racks, bar towels, gourmet snacks, stemware and trimmings for outdoor living.
