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December 2008
The events we’re talking about this month…
• Home for the Holidays, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 6, South Public Road, Old Town Lafayette, 303.926.4352
• Dine at Black Forest Bakery, 275 F Pavilion Place, Brighton, on Dec. 10 and help raise money for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams and Broomfield counties.
• Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival, 7:30 a.m., Jan. 10, Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, Old Town Lafayette
December 2008
Giving Seniors ‘a Second Life’
When her husband died in 2000, Lois Ilsemann came to a crossroads. She was left alone, with a huge financial cloud over her head following five years of his hefty nursing home bills. She didn’t want to leave her home in Philadelphia but she had few options. At the urging of her daughter she moved to Boulder in 2003. She didn’t have her husband of 50 years by her side. Nor did she have any friends to speak of. (more…)
December 2008
Forget holiday carols, stories of Christmases past and overindulged feasts for now. Follow our model (literally) family through the holidays, taking careful notice of the dozens of handpicked gift ideas from our editorial staff. Click on links below for dozens of great holiday gift ideas …
Deck the Halls
Present Snooping
Chic Holidays
Santa Came!
Photos by Jessica Grenier
Clothing Gifts:
• Scott Barber Shirt ($145), Paul and Shark Wool/ Suede Sweater ($650) and Diesel Jeans ($190) for him; and Sino Ruffle Top ($140), Alice + Olivia Red Corduroy Blazer ($375) and Paige ‘Rising Glen’ Jeans ($189) for her available at Weekends, 1200 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.4231.
• Pandora Sterling Silver Necklace ($80) and Earrings ($55) available at Starfish, 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.2331.
• Billagbong Streamside Hat ($24), North Face Nuptse Vest ($99), Spyder Big Bug Sweatshirt ($60) and Mountain Teton Twill Khakis ($50) for the boy available at Little Mountain Outfitters, 1136 Spruce St., Boulder, 303.443.1757.
December 2008
• Xob the Recycled Sweater Monkey ($45-$49) available at Dohm-Icebox, Longmont, 303.443.3287.
• Apples to Apples Game ($30) available at Crawdaddy’s Toys, 2850 Arapahoe Road, Lafayette, 303.926.7144.
• Snowman Toe Sox ($12 ea.) available at Brown’s Shoe Fit Co., 373 Main St., Longmont, 303.776.2920.
• Ugly Doll ($20) available at Crawdaddy’s Toys, 2850 Arapahoe Road, Lafayette, 303.926.7144.
• Giro Recruit Kids Ski Helmet ($60) available at Little Mountain Outfitters, 1136 Spruce St., Boulder, 303.443.1757
• Apothecary Decorative Jars ($50 and $80) available at Lafayette Florist, 600 South Public Road, Lafayette, 303.665.5552.
• Danielson Designs Heart and Soul Frame ($18) and Glass Candle Hurricane ($71) with Rosy Rings Spicy Apple Botanical Candle ($40) available at Elizabeth’s Embellishments, 611 South Public Road, Lafayette, 303.926.7133.
• Little Bird Sculptures ($8 and $11) available at Encore Home Styles, 439 Main St., Longmont, 303.485.7446.
• Stylish Lamp ($125) available at Lafayette Florist, 600 South Public Road, Lafayette, 303.665.5552.
• Exotic Malaysian Silk Organic Body Gloss ($22), Vanilla Orange Hand and Body Lotion ($13), and Sunflower Soy Honey/Almond Candle ($13) available at Sunflower Spa, 1700 Kylie Drive, Longmont, 303.485.1390.
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December 2008
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