Gardeners, Colorado Springs needs you …
Or your family, club or business to adopt a flower bed and help keep the 58 city flower beds blooming this summer. The Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department sponsors the “Springs in Bloom” program and provides the flowers for free to all volunteers. “Adopters” must plant and maintain the beds, following provided guidelines. Beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A third of the beds have been claimed. The city hopes to have sponsors for all beds by April 3 for prime planting season from May 15 through June 4. Visit the website for details or call Donna at 719-385-6568 with questions. SpringsGov.com/Springs inBloom
Call it the cone of cuddles
Canines (and felines) who have to wear that … thing to keep their nuzzling muzzles away from hot spots or injuries now have a soft, stylish, made-in-Colorado option. Longtime groomer Amber Johnston created the Cuddle Collar for clients who were a bit touchy about nail trims and other grooming procedures, and found that it actually helped them stay mellow. It’s available in four sizes, priced from $24.99 to $39.99. Available at selected area independent pet-supply stores; for a list or to order online,
Timeless homes, timeless advice
Retro windows. Eclectic eaves. Fabulous floors. You can find assistance for all the attractions of 50-plus-year-old homes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Old House Fair at the Tivoli, 900 Auraria Parkway. Hosted by Denver’s Old House Society, the annual event pairs owners of historic homes with those in-the-know on their care and improvement. Tickets $12 at King Soopers locations, TicketsWest online, Modern Bungalow (2594 S. Colorado Blvd.), and Clothes Horse (4232 Tennyson St.), or online at DenversOldHouseSociety.org.
She was a real Flirt …
And this might have been just the kind of chair she sat in. Hancock & Moore’s new line of furniture attempts to capture the essence of Marilyn Monroe. The “Flirt” chair, shown here “liquid gold” leather, can be found in Denver at Howard Lorton Galleries, 12 E. 12th Ave. (You can also see it in black leather on ABC’s “Once Upon a Time,” in the town’s mayor’s office.)
