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Hardly a splurge
Design enthusiasts know the Italian housewares company Alessi for its great-looking, low-cost products, many of which are part of permanent museum collections. The company stuck with that tradition this season with a new collection featuring more than 90 new products, as well as new versions of some of its most popular pieces like the Parrot Corkscrew. In Colorado, Alessi products are carried at Mod Livin’ (5327 E Colfax Ave., Denver), One Home (2445 East Third Ave. Denver), Peppercorn (1235 Pearl St., Boulder) and Montecito Loft & Home (241 Robinson St., Basalt). Or view the entire fall/winter 2008 collection online at alessi-shop.com.
Holiday star power
Through Dec. 5, Smith & Hawken is holding an online auction of Christmas trees designed by actresses Julianne Moore, Brooke Shields, Angie Harmon and celebrity couple Eva Longoria Parker and Tony Parker to benefit the conservation organization Keep America Beautiful (kab.org). Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi worked closely with each entertainer to come up with individual designs using Smith & Hawken ornaments, garlands, lights and garden gear. To participate in the auction, bidders log on to , pick their favorite tree and then click on the “bid now” button. Winners will receive their trees in time for the holidays.
