Every day is beautiful in this neighborhood
The April issue of This Old House magazine, now on newsstands, highlights north Denver’s Ghost Historic District as one of the country’s “great neighborhoods.” Magazine editors were looking for up-and-coming areas that also boast strong communities and cherished old homes. This neighborhood — roughly bounded by West 29th Avenue on the south, West 32nd Avenue on the north, Lowell Boulevard on the west and Irving Street on the east — continues to get attention outside of Colorado because, as This Old House points out, it is part of “Denver’s only ZIP code that hasn’t seen a market dip since 2007.”
Dream house raffle benefits Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver has launched its Mile High Dream House Raffle, in which people who buy $150 raffle tickets will be entered in a contest to win this $1.2 million luxury home in Washington Park. The custom house is 4,100 square feet with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a gourmet chef’s kitchen, wine room and media room. Through June 3, tickets are available online at milehigh and by calling 888-506-6053. Tickets purchased before the early bird deadline of April 8 will be eligible for more than $80,000 in prizes. Provided by Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver
Amped-up staycations
The online decorating magazine roomplanners has a design-savvy solution for people who missed out on a tropical winter vacation. “If you can’t be there, then bring your favorite tropical destination home!” urges a recent article on the website that’s about destination decorating. “We went in pursuit of some exotic, house-warming design ideas for your rooms,” says editor Loreen Epp. Among the looks: light and airy furnishings like rattan, glass, and bamboo; using natural hues and bold color bursts to add warmth; taking an exotic approach to your decor with globally inspired designs and furnishings. Read more at . Provided by roomplanners
Enlightening style
Anthropologie continues to step up its home-decorating options with artisan furnishings and accessories sourced worldwide. One illuminating recent arrival: blown-glass “Bubbled Pendants” in orb, barrel, bell and cone shapes. A hint of color in the glass along with natural “perfect imperfections” make each piece one-of-a-kind. About $800 at , or shop the Cherry Creek Shopping Center store, 3000 E. First Ave., 303-394-1443. Provided by Anthropologie
