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…

• 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…

• Santa Cookie Jar ($35) available at Lafayette Florist, 600 South Public Road, Lafayette, 303.665.5552. • Natural Life Mugs with Sayings ($12 ea.) available at Elizabeth’s Embellishments, 611 South Public Road, Lafayette, 303.926.7133. • River Bottom Crunch Popcorn ($8) and…

• Heather Moore Necklace ($3,090) available at Starfish, 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.2331 • Vine Topiary Christmas Trees ($27, $38, $43), Small Photo Frame ($17) and Vase ($35) available at Encore Home Styles, 439 Main St., Longmont, 303.485.7446. • Huge…

It all starts when the lights are dragged from the basement. Egg nog and fruitcakes are never far behind… Clothing Gift Ideas: (Click here for dozens of other gift ideas in this photo.) • Cayenne Jacket ($175) for her and…

• Candle Holders with Scroll ($40 and $50) with Stripe Candles ($9 and $14) available at Lafayette Florist, 600 South Public Road, Lafayette, 303.665.5552. • Christmas Krinkles Comet and Dancer Sculptures ($45 ea.), and Whimsy Christmas Tree ($50) available at…

It’s safe to say, the kids will be preoccupied unwrapping all the gifts come the big day. It’ll give Dad some quiet time to sneak in the big gift of the holidays—some posh jewelry, perhaps. Then Mom will be a…

Well, you and your spouse look forward to the elegant holiday party that promises good friends, fancy hor d’oeuvres, fine wine and spirits, and an evening out on the town. Funny how an 8-year-old is never as excited… Clothing Gift…