ART WITH HEART: Room loves it when art is displayed in unexpected places like patio walls. And what better way to spotlight a folksy botanical scene than in the space closest to real plants? These hand-
crafted barn boards featuring painted tin overlays sold through MacKenzie-Childs strike just the right tone for outdoor art. The decorative garden scene is also well-suited to kitchens, mudrooms or greenhouses. $350 (plus shipping) at mackenzie-childs.com.
BISTRO STYLE: Wine lovers will adore the latest customizable pendants from New York-based stained-glass makers Meyda Tiffany.
In addition to this hand-blown glass bottle look, the company boasts about 50,000 lighting styles inspired by the likes of Gustav Stickley, Dirk Van Erp and other famous artists. Distribution information, online catalogues and historic lighting research tools available at Meyda.com.
SNOOPING FOR CHARITY: House tours have become bread-and-butter for many public schools that rely on the community to raise funds to maintain programming. Two Denver neighborhoods host tours this weekend for that very reason. A “green” house, a “smart” house and a 1927 castle reflect the architectural extremes on view Saturday during the Third Annual University Park Home Tour, which benefits University Park Elementary School. Tickets are $12-$15 at Guiry’s, 2468 South Colorado Blvd., University Park Elementary School, 2300 S. Saint Paul St., or blacktie-colorado.com. The Platt Park Home Tour benefitting McKinley-Thatcher Elementary also happens on Saturday. Tickets and information at PlattParkHomeTour.com.
