Ship Tavern - Brown Palace Hotel, Denver

The children had a wonderful surprise for me this New Year. A visit to my ol' fave the Ship Tavern at the Brown Palace Hotel. French onion soup, prime rib sandwich and a very dry vodka martini. Eleven has promise.

Christmas in Telluride - Part II

View from St. Sophia Station

4x4 Sportsmobile, I knew I would find one here.

www.sportsmobile.com

Hot Diggity Dogs at Mountain Village

 Ski bum habitat

Christmas in Telluride - Part I

Steeped in mining history, built on hippie ideals and quirky as all get out. Telluride is a magical town tucked in a box canyon that refuses to let its head get big. The skiing is world class, the people kind and the vibe....

LEGO- Guggenheim

Between this and the Fallingwater edition the kids and I can both have fun playing with toys this holiday.

Blue Forest - Luxury Tree Houses

By far one of the coolest outfits making custom Tree Houses.

http://www.blueforest.com/

Sleeper House - Colorado

One of the quintessential pieces of interesting architecture in Genesee, Colorado is the "Sleeper House" on the I-70 corridor. Minutes from the metro area is this jewel of design built in 1973 by famed local architect, Charles Deaton. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this home has changed hands many times over the years and recently was purchased out of foreclosure for a paltry sum. Any kid growing up in Colorado knows this structure as you wind your way up the mountain to your favorite ski hill. It became globally famous when it was used in Woddy Allens Sleeper.

Let's hope they do the right thing.

Paolo Soleri - Arcosanti Bells

Years back while sunning in Scottsdale my wife and I made a pilgrimage to Arcosanti the magnificent world that Paolo Soleri created in the Arizona desert. Proceeds from each bell help keep Arcosanti alive. The bells themselves are amazing, cast in bronze (some ceramic) they have an intimidating presence and the sound...beautiful. Another great gift idea at the holidays for friends or family that understand and love architecture & design.

http://www.arcosanti.org/

Hennessy Hammocks - Survivor

Hammocks aren't just for swingin' in the yard while sippin' drinks. These hammocks are perfect for the rambling hunter. Light weight, durable and designed for real use.

Hennessy's first GSA compliant hammock - the "Hennessy Survivor" - This newest model is rugged and lightweight and combines all the best features of the Explorer Ultralight and Explorer Deluxe Hennessy Hammocks plus a new larger one-piece rainfly and 3000 lb. test spectra ropes for an increased weight limit. This model is designed to fit anyone up to 7' tall and up to 350 lbs.


All Hennessy Hammocks include attached mosquito netting, detachable rain fly, support ropes, tree huggers to protect the of the bark of trees. Now that's cool.

Brinca Dada - Dollhouse

Finding toys that entertain children while at the same time look good sitting in the corner of a room is a full time job. This modern dollhouse by Brinca Dada is just the ticket.

The Emerson House modern dollhouse is the perfect home for the modern family. The modern home has six rooms including a living room, kitchen, library/office, master bedroom, bathroom and child's bedroom. With its large, open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Emerson House enjoys year-round sunlight. The modern dollhouse features many extras including mitered-glass corners, two fireplaces, sliding glass doors, solar panels, and recessed LED lights. Finally, the dollhouse is easy on the environment with only non-toxic and lead-free wood stains and paints.

http://www.brincadada.com/

Portable Chicken Coop for 3 to 5 Hens

I want one.

Designed for the backyard and urban farmer, the Portable Chicken Coop is an affordable and space efficient home for your backyard chickens. Modeled on the classic chicken ark that has served British hen-keepers for decades, the coop provides a healthy, predator-proof home for up to 3 medium laying hens or 5 Bantams.

Arapahoe Acres

The most documented example of modernist residential architecture in the Denver metro area is Arapahoe Acres, a remarkable neighborhood in Englewood developed by Edward Hawkins. Here, Hawkins partnered with architects Sternberg and Dion between 1949 and 1957 to build 124 modernist homes.

The first post-World War II residential subdivision listed as a historic district in the National Register of Historic Places.

www.arapahoeacres.org

Bravo LEGO

It's about time. LEGO Falling Water.

Nebraska Dugout - 1890's

I happen upon interesting things while hunting. This years Wild Turkey hunt was no exception. Hidden in the plains of Nebraska are a few original dugouts. The dugout played a significant and important role in the settlement of the Great Plains prior to modern transportation, when the availability of mass produced building materials allowed more permanent structures to be built.
Listed on the Nebraska Historic Register
Location, secret.

Kifaru Tipi

Arguably the coolest and best designed 4 season shelters around. I can't say enough about the quality and concept behind these Tipi's. Colorado made and designed. If you are looking for a simple, hardcore tent..look no further. They also come equipped with a travel-lite wood burning stove that pacs in your pack.