By Jon DeStefano
The first time you enter Cat’s Curiosities you will be fascinated by their distinctive vintage finds, antiques and curios that spark conversation and capitvate their customers. Candie and Terry Burnham, the owners, pride themselves on sourcing uncommon pieces that transend ordinary – each item is carefully selected to be a showstopper in your home or collection.
Their curated inventory spans statement making antique furniture, stunning period lamps, exquisite vintage jewelry and captivating art. They seek out the extraordinary and have a shop full of unique. The Jacobean breakfast hutch with rich carved details, their broad collection of early 20th century slag glass lamps casting their distinctive glow, their mid-century paintings with bold color and vision and their meticulously engraved 19th century maps chronicling worlds past are just a few examples of just some of the many wonders you will find at Cat’s Curiosities.
The name of the store came from Candie’s nickname “Cat” but everything Candie and Terry have done with their shop they come by honestly. Candie started in antiques as a child with her grandmother at Conestoga in Old Town Arvada and later joining her mom, Susie, selling vintage jewelry while in high school in Lakewood. She has fond memories of going with Susie to Homestead Antique Mall on Wadsworth.
Terry honed his British sense of humor and love of history and antiques in England with his “mum” doing jumbo sales where people brought their “stuff” to church and school sales. He developed a love of Shelley china when he was about 10 years old. You can find
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numerous book collectibles from antique historical books, military and medical, as well as just good literature.
Candie and Terry attribute most of what they learned to expeience at popup markets markets and to people they worked with in Denver’s quality antique malls including Old Crows, Heirlooms, and the Antique Exchange on South Broadway. They credit the owners of the Exchange, Dan and Bob and also Roger for the incredible knowledge and support they gave them for muc of their success.
They were ready when they retired from their health care jobs in policy with the state of Colorado to begin their own shop. Mostly because the values they operate their business on are so clear. They are very intentional about every piece they select for their store.
Each purchase supports sustainability by giving new life to existing treasures. They specialize in caring for family treasures and finding them new homes. They choose timeless treasures over throwaway trends and break free from th fast fashion cycle.
Each item carries stories and craftmanship from bygone eras keeping our heritage alive.
At Cat’s Curiosities you will find furniture crafted with techniques and materials meant to endure for generations. And you will find one of a kind treasures that no one else will have – each piece tells its own story becaue Candie and Terry go to the trouble to find out their story.
Candie and Terry know the best antiques tell stories and inspire wonder. Terry sums it up best, ”Whether you are a seasoned collector or discovering the magic of vintage for the first time we’re dedicated to helping you find those special pieces that make your space uniquely yours.”
What I like best about Cat’s Curiosities are Candie and Terry. They are people who certainly care about the treasures in their store but who treasure their custmers even more. Visit Cat’s Curiosities in the Santa Fe Arts District at 808 Fanta Fe Drive in Denver. You’ll be glad you did.
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