Once again HGTV and its local production company, High Noon Entertainment, have put out a casting call for “My First Place,” a series that captures the the trials and tribulations of buying that first house. Producers are looking for people at the beginning of their house hunt, and hope to film them through the closing for the show’s fifth season, airing in 2009. If you’re interested, contact Theresa Mercado as soon as possible: tmercado@highnoonentertainment or 303-712-3262.
The write stuff
It might be the era of electronic correspondence, but that didn’t stop Taryn Walsh, Kelly Lessman and Jenny Bunker from opening Scribbles, a paper goods boutique in the lower Highland neighborhood. They renovated a 120-year-old building and now sell stationery, cards and invitations on the main floor, and designed a bridal suite on the second floor for picking out wedding invitations. Special customers might even be invited to the rooftop garden. The store can turn out custom print invitations in as little as three days, has a men’s stationery section and a baby department, and is selling cards designed by local artists. The owners also will host classes on etiquette, thank-you notes, gift wrapping, etc. starting in September. 2368 15th St., 303-477-1677.
Gobs for garden lovers
Pond people and day-lily devotees can both get a gander at the latest trends in these popular garden obsessions at Tagawa Garden Center, 7711 S. Parker Road in Centennial, this weekend. The Rocky Mountain Koi Club and the Mile High Daylily Society will both host their annual shows at the garden, with fish on display, and pond products and bare-root day lilies for sale. For more information on the Koi Show and Festival, go to . Tagawa is open Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; .
