By Anne Gilbert      There’s nothing like a Japanese wall screen to add a touch of glamour to a condo wall. Best of all they can be as old or new, affordable or expensive. There are great bargains at auction even for Meijii(1868-1912), while those from the Edo period (1603-1867) can cost thousands of dollars.    Historically, painted folding screens originated […]

By Bonnie Scudder, Chair, Jefferson County Historical Commission Judges Wall Project      The Jefferson County Historical Commission, 1st Judicial District, and the Colorado Supreme Court Law Library celebrated the completion of Phase III of the Judges Wall, which features biographies of 73 additional judges who served in the 1st Judicial District between 1858 and 1970. The display includes judges from […]

Rue de Noel — A Paris Street Christmas Market is a 2-day INDOOR holiday market at the Douglas County Events Center. It will be held November 17th and 18th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm both days. Stroll through holiday booths filled with one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, decor, antiques, artisan, jewelry, and much more.    You’ll find many of your favorite vendors […]

   Small Business Saturday is a way for people to support small businesses that are a large part of our community. So if you are looking for antiques, ”made in Colorado” merchandise, home decor, or for that special treasure, these small businesses can give you a friendly environment in which to shop. Supporting small businesses boosts our local economy and […]

By Robert Reed    Centuries ago, mahogany was considered almost magical. Elegant but expensive, it added an entirely new dimension to fine Colonial furniture and furniture made elsewhere.    During what some consider the Age of Mahogany, amid the 18th and 19th centuries, the amazing wood cast its charm in America, as well as England, France, Italy and Spain. It was vital […]