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Castle Pines home transformed into masterpiece from blank canvas

When they bought their Castle Pines home, Tim and Suzan Soule considered it an empty canvas, devoid of architectural detail. Today, the home's award-winning interior is marked by a sleek kitchen, spaces that display an eye-catching art collection and an inviting family room.

Yellow back as primary winner

The last few years have seen greens and oranges in the home decor spotlight, but that's about to change as the primary colors blue and yellow muscle back into the forefront.

The sale rack: Autumn brings summer bargains

Even with dipping temperatures and yellow school buses quietly reminding us that fall looms, it's still not time to scurry indoors and reach for the winter jacket. Sale-wise, it's the perfect time to think summer fashion and outdoor living.

Recycling horticultural pots still a tough row to hoe, but program shows hope

In the process of planting, pruning and maintenance, gardeners generate a lot of waste, and, unfortunately, there aren't many options for recycling horticultural plastic containers.

Extra preparations can create lasting memories for those special occasions

Dinner parties with special decorations are good ways to honor life's major events, such as graduation or a first job.

Green Label signals healthier carpet, rugs

Many people are concerned about pollutants that might be found in carpeting, but upon closer examination, this actually isn't always the case.

Architect's Choice Award winner: Stunning Belcaro Park contemporary

When it came time for Glenn Monigle to create his own environment, a glorious 10,500-square-foot estate tucked into an urban forest just moments from downtown, he left nothing to chance. He painstakingly chose the architect, closely collaborated on the design and selected each finish with his trademark precision.

The Sale Rack: Labor Day shopping pays off

As we celebrate the value of work this Labor Day weekend, let's not forget what's truly important during this three-day holiday break: shopping.

Garden arch brings out your inner child

The arch is a powerful tool for organizing space outdoors, and it brings out the child in all of us.

Preserve summer in a Mason jar

Whether you grow your own fruits and veggies or buy at farmers' markets, canning and preserving now will save money and resources, while keeping summer's bounty for the barren winter.

DIVINE DESIGN: Design puts family first

The original kitchen was small, cramped and not very practical, so the designer knocked out the wall between the kitchen and family room and increased visibility to the backyard.

Black touches are a timeless accent, and they go with everything

I adore black and use touches of it to add depth, interest and contrast to every room in my home. If you haven't dabbled with the dark side, here are a few reasons to try it.

The sale rack: Church sale aids orphans

What's better than finding a book you've always wanted for a quarter or a designer blouse for a dollar? Doing it while helping children in need.

Sweetest of the suites for the DNC

Chances are good Sen. Barack Obama will step over the threshold into a Denver hotel room later this week. What the presidential hopeful will see, if reports are correct, is chic and plush.

Suite magic

The outdated deadline needed a makeover that would divided it into a bedroom, a lounge area and a bathroom.

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