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Hybrid ranch home in Old Snowmass wins Architect's Choice Award

The materials, textures and colors are familiar - but the hallmarks of traditional mountain architecture are subtle. Instead of thick logs, wooden shingles and hefty wooden beams, visitors to Steven Brammell's home on the Lazy O Ranch in Old Snowmass Village will find materials such as rusted steel, slick metal siding, weathered barn wood and textured limestone.

SLIDE SHOW: Award-winning Snowmass home

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ACORD: Lost Creek worth finding, even if it takes all day

If trails get extra points for details like old-growth forest, hissing waterfalls and tranquil ponds, the Wigwam Trail is a high scorer.

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Fashion »

STYLE MATTERS: Fall-fashion wish list for men ranges from dressy to casual

Well-dressed Denver men are looking for dressy and casual suits, shirts, ties, sport coats and jackets for the fall.

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Food »

Supermarket sampler: Clif Kid Organic Fruit Snacks

Review of Clif Kid Organic Fruit Snacks

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Home & Garden »

Hybrid ranch home in Old Snowmass wins Architect's Choice Award

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Gardening »

Family room moves outside

Cheesman Park garden of Steve and Anne Heinz; garden winner of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado Excellence in Landscape Award

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Living Columns & Blogs »

WEINBERG'S WINE NOTES: Getting souvenir wines home

We're entering the peak travel season, so I wasn't surprised when a reader e-mailed a question on how to transport bottles, either home from wine country or outbound to special events.

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