The Molly Brown House Museum recreates the “unsinkable” Titanic survivor’s turn-of-the-century splendor. It is now decked out in authentic Victorian Christmas decor. Visitors can tour the holiday exhibit between Dec. 2 and Jan. 4. Guests also can enjoy high tea in the third floor ballroom for $23, along with the museum’s garland-decked halls, multiple Christmas trees, Victorian toys and memorabilia. Reservations: or 303-832-4092, ext. 16.
Global design
Blissliving Home is a linens company that uses fine cotton from the Orient, sumptuous silk from India and China, and beautiful cotton jacquard from Italy. The company’s spring 2009 collection will feature a “sensory escape” to Tokyo, Manhattan and England. Bold graphics and luxurious detailing characterize the company’s signature duvet sets and home fragrances. .
Senior housing excellence
The Lakewood Housing Authority recently received the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment’s 2008 Award of Excellence for its Residences at Creekside assisted-living and community-development program. The six-story “green” building at 1700 Pierce St. offers 118 units of affordable housing for low-income seniors and boasts an array of amenities including an on-site salon, exercise rooms and landscaped grounds. Read more about the facility, or apply for housing, at or call 303-974-2500.
Affordable antique looks
Old-furniture lovers can decorate on a budget with Sippican Cottage Furniture antique reproductions. This line includes such classic furniture styles as Shaker, primitive, colonial, Victorian, Hepplewhite, Sheraton, Chippendale and Arts and Crafts. The $325 Mount Lebanon end table, for instance, is simple but elegant with Shaker-style tapered legs, one drawer and a variegated grain, tiger maple top. .
