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Editor’s Note: One down. Two to go in the holiday season trifecta. Just about everywhere, the parade of cooking, shopping, and wrapping just picked up a new head of steam. While it is true that scribbling cards (or sending online versions) each year brings us closer to...

Telluride Arts’ Telluride Holiday Arts Bazaar is a weekend-long event. This year, the shopping spree featuring the work of regional artists takes place at the Elks Lodge, 472 West Pacific, starting Friday, December 4, 4 - 6 p.m. with a Grand Opening and Merrymaking event; Saturday, December 5, 11 a.m....

When you are five years old, the bigger the box the better the present. Over 20, not so much. Still recovering from that vacuum cleaner you gave her? A present should confer pleasure. Not remind her of her shortcomings. Think a gift of flowers would do...

Picaya launches online collection and events to celebrate two decades of business. Stop by Picaya at 101 West Colorado Avenue December 10 for snacks and store-wide discounts. Or join the Private Party after 6 p.m. for fine food, drinks and giveaways. Visit picaya.com  for an invite to private...

When I ride the Gondola into town, it’s only a matter of time before I’m identified as a “local." Usually, it happens by the second tower. Then, the inevitable two questions follow. “You live here? Do you know how lucky you are?” I always give the...

From: Matt Petronzio, Assistant Features Editor at Mashable: Now that Apple has announced the shiny new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, available for preorder on Friday and shipping Sept. 19, it's time to start weighing your options. Should you stick with your trusty yet suddenly...

New York Times fashion writer Ruth La Ferla, reports on the wearable technology from Ralph Lauren that will be making its debut at the US Open Tennis Championship. TENNIS HAS an emotional impact that isn’t confined to the court. Consider the ball boy, who speeds the...

It’s the bag she’s in. When the Telluride Foundation announced that Kristin Holbrook of Two Skirts as the 2014 Outstanding Citizen of the Year, the press release cited “her unwavering commitment to volunteerism, community service, and philanthropic giving.”  The nomination came from then co-director of the  San...

In a world where anything and everything is ripe for contention, I came across this story by Savannah Guthrie in TodayParents.com. Do you or a friend have a bun in the oven? Apparently people feel strongly about what pregnant women should wear. Gives a whole new meaning to...

From Outside Magazine: "Fishing guides and festival goers take note: High-end cooler maker Yeti just revealed its first soft-sided cooler, the 5.2-gallon Hopper that’s sealed with a waterproof drysuit zipper." It’s got an inch-and-a-half of heavy-duty closed-cell foam for insulation throughout. We had no problem slinging...