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Dwell Denver presents, Hey Neighbor: Curb Appeal
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 12:51pm. 325 Views, 0 Comments.
HEY NEIGHBOR
A guest blog by Danielle Bryan of paredownlookup.com
"Curb Appeal"
Hey Neighbor, it’s time for a latte and a morning chat. Let’s catch up on last week. I’ll go first.
I have to confess that I am a woman who unabashedly judges a book by its cover. If a writer doesn’t take the time to ensure that their book comes in a compelling package, why should I take the time to read it? This basic principle can be applied to many situations (restaurants quickly come to mind), but is most relevant in terms of shopping for a new home. If the outside is a dump, there is no way you are getting me through the front door. I’ve already decided that the inside smells like hamsters and take-out, and I am urging my realtor on…
Cuba Cuba in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood is taste of Havana, right here in Denver!
Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 5:31pm. 483 Views, 0 Comments.
Join me for a trip to Havana. Well, not really Havana, just to the Golden Triangle for dinner at Cuba Cuba! The Tuesday night supper club was at it again!
Restaurant: Cuba Cuba for happy hour, dinner, dessert, drinks
Location: 1173 Delaware St., in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood
The Atmosphere is:
Delightful, like just stepped into a bar in Havana delightful. Okay, I have a confession to make, I've never been to Havana, but this is what I imagine. Eccletic art and furnishings, incredible service and food and drink to die for!
What to Drink/Eat:
We arrived with enough time at happy hour for 2 mojitos, Cuba Cuba's signature drink. I tried the regular then went for the coconut. I also think they may need a 2…
Dwell Denver introduces new blog series: Hey Neighbor!
Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 8:43am. 698 Views, 1 Comments.
HEY NEIGHBOR
A guest blog by Danielle Bryan of paredownlookup.com
"Move-Out Ready Renovations"
Hey Neighbor.
Just popping over to say hello. Let me introduce myself – I’m Danielle. Mother of two, wife of one. I grew up in Colorado, auditioned a few other cities after college (Go Rams!), and then returned to my roots when I got married and wanted to start my own family. I love it here.
I’ll be dropping by Dwell on a regular basis and sharing neighborly tips on everything from home renovations, to amazing restaurant finds, to date night suggestions and family hangouts. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s share a morning chat and get to know each other. I’ll go first.
My family bought a cute little home in Old Littleton…
5280 Magazine covers the Denver Real Estate market in this month's issue!
Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 3:58pm. 301 Views, 0 Comments.
I am an avid reader of 5280, The Denver Magazine. I get so jazzed about the real estate issue, it's like Christmas when it gets here! This year, they feature a great article called "How The Highlands Became The Hottest 'Hood In Town" and there is an interesting Q & A about the Denver housing market and how it is doing overall. You can also catch the highlights on several central Denver neighborhoods and what's going on in them. In the Priority Report, you can read about what buyers are looking for in homes these days. Making a smart housing decision is more important than ever...check out what savvy buyers have to say!
Bones, in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood, is spoon-lickin' good!
Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 2:26pm. 270 Views, 0 Comments.
Have you ever gotten a picture in your head of something and it turns out to be nothing like what you thought it would be? Like your friend, Stephen, says, "let's go to dinner at Bones in Capitol Hill" and you think, awesome, I love steak. (Bones, makes you think of meat, right?) Then you realize that it's a noodle bowl restaurant and not a steak house but you decide to just go with it. That's what happened last week when I tried Bones. Thank the Lord I just went with it...it was AWE-some!
Restaurant: Bones for lunch, dinner or happy hour
Location: 701 Grant Street, in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood
The Atmosphere is:
Upscale-hole-in-the-wall. Is that even a thing? Considering the fact that my brain was still…
White Fence Farm in Lakewood, CO...best fried chicken West of the Mississippi!
Monday, April 30th, 2012 at 12:40pm. 314 Views, 0 Comments.
You've all seen the signs, right? "Best Fried Chicken" visit White Fence Farm. Well, I finally joined a group of friends to try it myself and sure enough, it was the best!
Restaurant: White Fence Farm for lunch or dinner
Location: 6263 West Jewell Avenue, Lakewood, CO, in Denver's Lakewood neighborhood
The Atmosphere is:
Cracker Barrell on crack! This is how one of my pals described this place when we pulled up. They are not fooling around, folks. This place has a huge dining hall, a barn with shops, a petting zoo, beautiful landscaping and an awesome playground for the kiddos.
What to Drink/Eat:
As you may have gathered, they are know for their fried chicken served family style. Each person gets half of…
Denver Free Days!
Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 10:41am. 330 Views, 0 Comments.
If you are a Denver resident, you know that we have some world class museums, gardens and attractions. Best of all, thank you SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), we have access to them for FREE several days a year. I thought I would list them for you so you can add them to your calendar. Take advantage of them!
Denver Art Museum
April 29, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1
Denver Botanic Gardens
York Street-April 22 (Earth Day), July 26, August 28, October 1, November 2
Chatfield-June 1, July 6, August 3, November 2
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
April 22 (Earth Day), May 6, June 17, July 2, August 12, August 20, October 14, November 19, December…
Wanted: Houses to sell
Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at 12:23pm. 271 Views, 0 Comments.
I know this may seem like an odd request but the market is changing and I need houses to sell! Inventory in central Denver is down almost 40% and I don't have houses to show to my very eager buyers. In the course of my last 7 transactions, buyers and sellers included, we have been in competing situations with multiple offers on listings and going up against several other buyers when the perfect house is found.
This article in The Denver Post details the situation but as an agent out in the field, it is staggering to see how the market has shifted from a buyer's market to a seller's market so quickly. If a house that is priced well, shows well and has virtually no competition on the market comes up, it's gone in a matter of hours. Prices…
Top 10 things to love about Denver's Uptown Neighborhood
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at 12:49pm. 409 Views, 0 Comments.
Located between Downtown and Capitol Hil, Uptown is one of Denver's most up-and-coming neghborhoods. A melting pot of diversity and architectural styles. Uptown has certainly had its ups and downs over the last 100 or so years. Standing on the corner of 18th Avenue and Pennsylvania streen in the heart of Denver's Uptown neighborhood, you can see the city's past, present, and future.
1) City Park - Resting along City Park's west side, Uptown provides an amazing launching point to jump into all of the activity the park has to offer...golf, Denver Zoo, Museum of Nature and Science, Jazz in the Park, running, relaxing and more.
2) The People and Architecture - Uptown’s architectural influence spans the spectrum of styles and…
If you're looking for a burger in Denver's Uptown neighborhood, Park & Co. is the ticket!
Monday, April 16th, 2012 at 1:30pm. 282 Views, 0 Comments.
Well, the Tuesday night supper club was at it again. As we take our last few opportunites to dine together before Jeff leaves us for an extended stay in San Francisco, Kristin introduced us to this little gem. Bring on the patio weather...you will find me here eating burgers and watching the world pass by!
Restaurant/Bar: Park & Co. for lunch, dinner, happy hour or late night
Location: 439 E. 17th Ave., in Denver's Uptown neighborhood
The Atmosphere is:
Fun, hip, laid back, a little hipster yet very comfortable.
What to Drink/Eat:
So this place is a burger joint, so what did I do? I ordered a meatloaf sandwich. It was delicious, but I should have went with a burger...there's nothing like mama's meatloaf. Jeff had the…
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