tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91237461659625312552024-03-13T13:02:33.032-06:00The Historic Hotel BoulderadoSharing everything I can about the Hotel Boulderado, a local landmark and historic hotel.Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comBlogger504125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-91976303672653949372013-05-24T13:34:00.000-06:002013-05-24T13:34:19.622-06:00Our Blog Has Moved!We've moved our blog to our newly launched website. Check out new posts and all your favorite classic posts at <a href="http://www.boulderado.com/blog" target="_blank">www.boulderado.com/blog </a>Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-82695684580331575672013-05-13T14:24:00.002-06:002013-05-13T14:24:28.753-06:00Eight Survival Techniques That Will Help You During Boulder Startup Week<a data-mce-href="http://staging7.honestcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bsw.jpeg" href="http://staging7.honestcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bsw.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="bsw" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1858" data-mce-src="http://staging7.honestcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bsw-150x150.jpeg" height="150" src="http://staging7.honestcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bsw-150x150.jpeg" width="150" /></a>Outdoor survival training has some surprising overlap when it comes to surviving long, action-packed events like <a data-mce-href="http://boulderstartupweek.com/" href="http://boulderstartupweek.com/">Boulder Startup Week</a>,
which is taking place this week. Here's eight survival techniques that
can teach us how to make it through the wilds of five days of panel
discussions, meetups, and happy hours.<br />
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<b>Survival Technique #1: The only person you can ultimately count on is yourself.<br /> </b>Self-reliance
is key in the outdoors; no one else will give you the physical stamina,
mental fortitude, and common sense necessary to survive. So when making
plans, packing, and during those unexpected moments, be prepared to
take care of yourself in addition to the needs of any companions you may
have.<br />
<b>How It Applies During BSW:</b> No one else --
your boss, your friends, your mommy -- is going to make you get the most
out of Boulder Startup Week. It's up to you to show up, learn, engage,
and make connections.<b><br /><br /> </b><br />
<a data-mce-href="http://staging7.honestcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/smartphone.jpeg" href="http://staging7.honestcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/smartphone.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="smartphone" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1857 thumb" data-mce-src="http://staging7.honestcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/smartphone-150x149.jpeg" height="149" src="http://staging7.honestcode.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/smartphone-150x149.jpeg" width="150" /></a><b><b>Survival Technique #</b>2. Always leave behind detailed plans and timetables with a trusted person.</b><br />
That way, if you're missing, a search party can be organized sooner rather than later if you don't get back when you expected.<br />
<b>How It Applies During BSW: </b>Planning your schedule is key for maximizing your experience. Download a copy of the BSW schedule of events<a href="http://boulderstartupweek.com/schedule/" target="_blank">http://boulderstartupweek.com/schedule/</a>
to your smartphone or tablet and make a game plan for each day.
Prioritize the panels and networking opportunities that will help you
most achieve your goals (see #4 for more).<b></b><b><br /><br /> </b><br />
<b><b><b>Survival Technique #</b></b>3. Prepare for the contingencies (getting lost or stranded, darkness, weather, illness/injury, etc).</b><br />
Know how you will cope with unforeseen challenges and have a plan of action for them.<br />
<b>How It Applies During BSW: </b>One
of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health
during an event like BSW is to intentionally leave yourself some
downtime. Whether this means starting 0ut the day with yoga, catching up
on some reading, or just digesting all the information from the latest
panel, give yourself some time to breathe so you don't become
overwhelmed. <b><br /><br /> </b><br />
<b><b><b><b>Survival Technique #</b></b></b>4. Assess your situation as objectively as you can.</b><br />
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Plan
your next move carefully: ask yourself questions about your immediate
circumstances and make a plan of action in your head. If you're
satisfied with that plan, make it happen; if not, give yourself time to
think up something better.<br />
<b>How It Applies During BSW: </b>You
might actually want to do this step first, which is setting goals for
your time at BSW. Are you looking to learn more about certain aspects of
startup culture? Does your startup have needs you want to address and
find solutions for? Or are you looking to network your way to the
perfect partner or angel investor? Clarifying your purpose for attending
will help you pinpoint the events that are most crucial to meeting your
goals. <b><br /><br /> </b><br />
<b><b><b><b><b>Survival Technique #</b></b></b></b>5. Take stock of your supplies and immediate needs.</b><br />
Keep an eye on your water and food supply. A healthy human being can
survive several days without water and several weeks without food.<br />
<b>How It Applies During BSW: </b>There's
a lot of alcohol at BSW. Between the pub crawls, happy hours, and
dozens of restaurants and bars in the downtown area alone, there are
many opportunities to imbibe. If you choose to do so, pace yourself,
especially if you are coming from sea level. Regardless of whether you
are drinking alcohol or not, drink lots of water. Your body will thank
you.<b><b><br /><br /> </b></b><br />
<b><b><b><b><b><b>Survival Technique #</b></b></b></b></b>6. Signal.<br /> </b>Carry a whistle, mirror, and matches to start a fire so you can signal for help.<br />
<b>How It Applies During BSW: </b>Join
and contribute to the online conversation of BSW. Whether on your blog,
Instagram, or Twitter, it can help you get noticed as well as get your
thoughts down on what you are learning. And don't forget the hashtag
#BSW13!<b><br /><br /> </b><br />
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<b><b><b><b><b><b><b>Survival Technique #</b></b></b></b></b></b>7. Find food.<br /> </b>Bring
protein bars and other high-calorie energy food with you. Avoid plants
unless you know for a fact that it's edible. If it walks, swims, flies,
slithers, or crawls, odds are good it's safe to eat. <b> </b></div>
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<b>How It Applies During BSW: </b>Food
is actually easy to find at BSW, especially free food. Use the time you
would have spent searching for food to network with the other attendees
who are also there for the free food. <b><br /> </b></div>
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<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b>Survival Technique #</b></b></b></b></b></b></b>8. Make fire.</b><br />
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<b><b>How It Applies During BSW: </b></b>Attend
<a href="http://igniteboulder.com/" target="_blank">Ignite Boulder</a> to make friends, learn cool stuff, and get
inspired. Seriously, if you only attend one BSW event, make it
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Now you can go out into the wilderness of Boulder's startup
community and use these tools and advice to make it the best time of
your life. <b><b><br /> </b></b></div>
Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-28281749344532034252013-05-09T08:55:00.000-06:002013-05-09T08:55:45.386-06:00A Look Back in Time: Victorian MotherhoodMother's Day is just around the corner, which inspired me to do some digging into what Victorian motherhood was like.<br />
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Beginning in the early 19th century, motherhood was idealized in
American and British cultures. No longer just a reproductive function,
it had been elevated to a level infused with symbolic meaning. At the same time on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, motherhood was becoming a social responsibility. Women were being charged with the responsibility of bringing up responsible, educated citizens. In America, this philosophy was later dubbed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_motherhood" target="_blank">republican motherhood</a>. And in order to do this, mothers had to be taught the best way to do so. Motherhood was no longer something natural and innate; it was something to be learned. Instructional publications were widely circulated throughout the 19th century which reinforced domestic femininity and a woman's focus on her husband and children and would recommend advice on raising children, proper nursery conditions, and good foods for infants and children.<br />
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<b>The Ideal</b></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7y55LLvcQmHMTkKTiPENCOEvpTCnf769C9GFsvwwEDwvYGyEYFkFDQIq1JH9R7vBqHgVSwuEfLuGRsf5I9PffXVCf6tup7-LFXPSbxYXZq0wU3RnUktsqAD_Yn0oF3YzWKBtDUOVkLpXi/s1600/victoria_royal_family_1861_prince_albert_nine_children.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7y55LLvcQmHMTkKTiPENCOEvpTCnf769C9GFsvwwEDwvYGyEYFkFDQIq1JH9R7vBqHgVSwuEfLuGRsf5I9PffXVCf6tup7-LFXPSbxYXZq0wU3RnUktsqAD_Yn0oF3YzWKBtDUOVkLpXi/s200/victoria_royal_family_1861_prince_albert_nine_children.jpg" width="200" /></a>A Victorian-era woman was expected to marry, a wife was expected to become a mother, and a mother was expected to be constantly present for her children. Marriage marked entry into maturity, but motherhood meant she passed into the world of female fulfillment. An affirmation of her identity,
domesticity and motherhood were considered all the spiritual and
emotional fulfillment that a Victorian-era woman needed. Even single women without children were encouraged to find work that would fulfill this need by becoming a governess or nursery maid. The same woman for whom the era was named after, Queen Victoria, became a symbol of femininity focused on motherhood, family, and domestic virtue with her brood of nine children. <br />
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<b>The Reality</b></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-j-3JW_FgqvijcuHUGvakNe5MEPunSTGWtaKyLqt_zTZhQQIhrHA3vB3Gn1T_CSxWtq2n1OnP59dC5kvBa688fCpUAkHeOmQBG8Vjme4ZJmeI0bh0uytnmIODAQcyC5DhGJ_iq22fRUZd/s1600/4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-j-3JW_FgqvijcuHUGvakNe5MEPunSTGWtaKyLqt_zTZhQQIhrHA3vB3Gn1T_CSxWtq2n1OnP59dC5kvBa688fCpUAkHeOmQBG8Vjme4ZJmeI0bh0uytnmIODAQcyC5DhGJ_iq22fRUZd/s200/4.jpeg" width="138" /></a>The real experience of motherhood in the Victorian era differed greatly depending on one thing: the mother's class status. Middle-class mothers spent more time with their children, breast-fed their babies more often, and played with and educated their children more than the previous generations of mothers. In industrial cities, high mortality rates were blamed solely on the working women who were not there for their children (even though factors like poor sanitation, overcrowding, and disease were truly the cause). Working mothers were often labelled irresponsible and neglectful even while they struggled with the challenge of balancing the need to work with the demands of home life. <br />
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This idealized notion of motherhood waned in the 20th century as Freudianism gained influence. Americans began to see the close-knit bonds of mother and child (particularly sons) as unmanly and what was called "uplifting encouragement" was retermed nagging. And by the 1940s, the idealization of mother was under attack by educators and psychiatrists who believed women should stop seeing themselves as guardians of familial morality, an abrupt about-face from the previous century. Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-25833924915573785352013-05-01T10:00:00.000-06:002013-05-01T09:55:57.053-06:00Six Ways to Add Vintage Touches to Your WeddingVintage weddings are something we are very familiar with at the Hotel Boulderado. Our hotel opened in 1909 and we have worked very hard over the years to preserve the period nature of the building, including the function spaces where wedding receptions take place. If you are planning a vintage or retro themed wedding, here are six ways to add vintage touches.<br />
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Get the theme going as early as your save the date cards and/or invitations. The biggest thing to remember when you add a theme a wedding (or any event) is to keep it consistent. When you say "vintage," do you mean '50s rockabilly? Victorian opulence or steampunk? '60s era glamor, a la Mad Men? Keeping your theme clear, consistent, and omnipresent will help you make decisions along the way. To illustrate, here are three unique invitations that tie back to different "vintage" eras.<br />
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Outfits are one of the most visible ways to bring retro into a wedding. It could be just the bride and groom, or the whole wedding party. For lots of extra fun, you could even request your guests get in on the vintage vibe with their attire.<br />
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Another very visible way to add vintage flair to your wedding is through the bride's hair, makeup, and accessories.Again, keep consistent with your chosen vintage era. Cat-eye eyeliner and lush red lipstick would be fabulous for a '50s era bride. Cameo jewelry would be a great touch for a Downton Abbey-inspired wedding. <br />
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<b>Wedding (Cup)Cakes, Brownie Pops, and Candy, Oh My!</b><br />
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Every wedding cake is as unique as the couple who chooses it. And some couples are so unique they don't even choose a cake. Here's four examples of how you can bring a vintage flair to your wedding cake -- even if the "cake" is really cupcakes, brownie pops,<b> </b>or a candy station.<b> </b></div>
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Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-89271545493177040892013-04-11T09:47:00.000-06:002013-04-11T09:48:35.756-06:00Adding Flair to Your Corporate EventWho says business gatherings have to be bland? It's easy to get caught up in the same old routing for business dinners and presentations. Here at the Hotel Boulderado, we believe fun belongs in our corporate events just as much as the social ones.We are planning an upcoming spring menu tasting for corporate clients and meetings planners, and this is how we did it.<br />
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<i>Theory:</i> Before you settle on the date of your event, consider things like religious holidays, school breaks, and major sporting games. You want to make sure as many people as possible will be able to attend before you even send out your invitations.<br />
<i>In Action: </i>We checked the local school district's spring break, when Easter landed this year, and finally decided on the date of April 17th, 2013 between 4pm and 7pm.<br />
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<b>2. Choose a Theme</b><br />
<i>Theory:</i> Keep in mind factors like the season, who is attending (Are they clients? Company employees? People you want to educate about your organization?), and also the tone of your event -- will this be a black tie fundraiser for donors, or a casual get-together among employees? <br />
<i>In Action: </i>We loved the idea of a spring themed event for several reasons: 'tis the season, it can be friendly and elegant at the same time, and all the fresh produce and flowers coming into season make it a natural for us to show off our menu and venue.<br />
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<b>3. Plan a Mouth-Watering Menu</b><br />
<i>Theory: </i>People love food. However, it's important to not just choose food based on what you love -- while you might be a huge fan of pizza with mozzarella sticks, this might not be the best fare for a black-tie event. If your event is formal, think about a plated dinner. If it's more casual, a buffet might be the way to go. If you want to ensure your guests mix and mingle, a cocktail style reception would energize them to do so.<br />
<i>In Action: </i>We are planning a mix of platters (e.g. fruit and cheese, vegetable crudite),
passed/butlered hors d'oeuvres (Beef Tenderloin on Crispy Polenta, anyone?), and heavier
munchies to fill people up and show off as much of our menu as possible. <br />
(<i>PRO TIP:</i> Build options into your menu for people who are vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, etc. That way, when someone mentions to you the night before your event that they have a celiac intolerance, you won't have to scramble to accommodate them.)<br />
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<b>4. Partner Up</b><br />
<i>Theory: </i>It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes partners to help put together a successful event -- especially if budget is on your mind. Reach out to a local florist to see if they will offer you discounted arrangements if you let them bring business cards and promote themselves. <br />
<i>In Action:</i> We've not only partnered up with a florist (<a href="http://www.livinginteriorsboulder.com/" target="_blank">Living Interiors</a>). We also have brought on board the fantastic folks at <a href="http://www.shutterbooth.com/" target="_blank">Shutterbooth</a>, a DJ from <a href="http://www.thedj-getupanddance.com/" target="_blank">Get Up and Dance</a>, and are providing complimentary chair massages from the <a href="http://www.bodyworkbistro.com/" target="_blank">Bodywork Bistro</a>.<br />
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<b>5. Mastermind the Setup </b><br />
<i>Theory:</i> By figuring out your floor plan in advance, you can manipulate the crowd to go where you want. Registration tables should always be as near to the room's entrance as possible. Spread out your food tables and stations so people have to walk through and mingle more. And put your bar in an easily accessible place to make it easy for guests to grab a drink (or two ... or three ...). <br />
<i>In Action:</i> We made sure to follow our own advice. And to sway guests to go into a separate room with vendor information about our partners, we will be placing the massage chairs so that they are visible from the foyer.<br />
(<i>PRO TIP:</i> If you have an ice sculpture, have seafood served in an ice bowl, or one of those ice luges for shots, place it against a window or source of natural light. The end result is dazzling!)<br />
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<b>6. Everybody Loves Games, Because Games Mean Prizes</b><br />
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<i>Theory:</i> There's lots of different games you can offer at corporate events that are professional and fun at the same time. Networking games get your guests up out of their chairs and talking to each other, and can be a great way to get people out of the rut of only talking to people they know. Here are <a href="http://www.wildlydifferent.com/networking-games.php" target="_blank">three game ideas</a> that you can use at your next event that includes networking. Present the winners with prizes that they will find valuable: a Starbucks gift card, a product with your company or organization's logo on it, or a special treat from one of your partners is always a hit.<br />
<i>In Action: </i>We are creating our own networking game that asks the attendees to find someone in the crowd who meets a certain criteria; for example, someone who was born in New York, someone who has gone skiing this season, and someone who has held a meeting at the Hotel Boulderado. Once they have met someone in each category, they can enter their card into a drawing for a very special prize.<br />
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<b>7. Order Supplies</b><br />
<i>Theory: </i>Be prepared for running out of anything and everything. Make sure you have enough paper to print out the invitations, enough drink tickets to offer to your guests, enough swag bags for handing out at the end. And by "enough," I mean your estimated guest count plus 10-20% overage. (If you are accepting walk-ins at the event, increase the overage to 25-50%.)<br />
<i>In Action:</i> Done. Done. And done! (We are professional planners, after all.)<br />
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<b>8. Invite Everyone</b><br />
<i>Theory: </i>Use postcards, email, and and the good old-fashioned phone call to invite everyone you can think of. <br />
<i>In Action: </i>We've done that, plus we've added a line about our event to our email signatures to extend our reach.<br />
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<b>9. Promote Free Drinks and Food</b><br />
<i>Theory:</i> Did we already mention people love food? Well, they love free food and drinks even more!<br />
<i>In Action: </i>Did we already mention there will be free food and drinks at our menu tasting on April 17th?<br />
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<b>10. Party On!</b><br />
<i>Theory: </i>Enjoy yourself! This is the moment you've been working towards, so make sure you are smiling all the way through it.<br />
<i>In Action:</i> We haven't gotten there yet, but we hope to see you when we do! We are currently accepting RSVPs to our menu tasting event on April 17th. If you are interested in seeing this event in action in real life, please call us at (303) 440-2880 to RSVP by Monday, April 15th.Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-73176466372869743052013-04-04T16:02:00.000-06:002013-04-04T16:02:00.745-06:00Archive Photo ~ North Wing circa 1989We have a pretty amazing collection at the hotel of historic and archived photographs. The one I'm sharing with you today is a relative newcomer, having been taken in 1989 shortly after the last expansion of our North Wing opened.<br />
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To give you an idea of how much the landscape has changed, here's a photo I took a couple of years ago, and you can see the saplings from 1989 have grown into mature trees.<br />
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Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-39540421738416265072013-03-29T14:16:00.002-06:002013-04-03T08:57:38.118-06:00Top 5 Floral Trends of 2013Flowers are one of the easiest ways to customize and personalize any event, whether it be a wedding, party, or business-related social gathering. While there are always an endless supply of options, there are some trends that we see being big in 2013. Here's a recap of what we think the top five floral trends of 2013 will be.<br />
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<b>Succulents</b><br />
Succulents are not new to the trendy floral scene, but they also aren't going anywhere. They are versatile enough to be used as an accent on tables, as seen in the photo on the left (succulent provided by Brighter Day Flowers, photo by Jenna Rice Photography), or used in place of a traditional bridal bouquet, as seen in the photo on the right.<br />
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<b>Deep Purples and Other Jewel Tones</b><br />
Striking jewel tones, especially in purple, will be big this year. Again, this is a versatile enough trend to be incorporated into a bridal bouquet or a table arrangement for a business dinner or a purple-loving young lady's bat mitzvah. <br />
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<b><br />Ombre </b><br />
Ombre styling has been popular in fashion, hair, and nails over the past couple of years, and it is working its way into the floral industry. This is another versatile trend that could be used in a wedding as well as other gatherings. The photo on the top would be stunning at any party, while the arrangement on the bottom would look equally at home in a simple vase at any social event.<br />
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We've seen a big push towards hanging decor items recently. Everything from lights and lanterns to umbrellas and chandeliers have been seen at events, and now the trend has moved into the floral realm. Hanging flowers like the ones you see in this photo can make a stunning backdrop and addition to any event needing a little extra "oomph."<br />
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<b><br />Wearable Flowers</b><br />
Flowers aren't just for wrists and lapels anymore. They've been spotted on hats, skirts, and even as crowns, as you can see in this photo. While this would be adorable for a casual, bohemian bride, a floral crown would also work for a recent graduate.<b> </b>Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-56649827381541273772013-03-28T08:18:00.000-06:002013-03-28T08:18:29.676-06:00Famous Guests ~ Messrs. Darrow, Frost, Ellington, and ArmstrongThe Hotel Boulderado has been honored to have some famous people stay with us over the years. We recently started a new regular post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hotelboulderado" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> that features one of these famous guests each Friday. In case you miss one of these Facebook posts, we will be doing a wrap up on our blog each month to share with you some of our most famous guests of the past.<br />
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The poet <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Frost" target="_blank">Robert Frost</a> was a frequent guest of ours during the 1930s. <span class="userContent">His daughter was a tuberculosis patient at the
Boulder Sanitarium at the time, and whenever he came to town to visit
her he would stay at the Hotel Boulderado. Some of Frost's most famous poems include <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stopping_by_Woods_on_a_Snowy_Evening" target="_blank">"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mending_Wall" target="_blank">"Mending Wall"</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road_Not_Taken_%28poem%29" target="_blank">"The Road Not Taken".</a></span><br />
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during the 1960s with an entourage of forty people -- and no
reservation! We were happy to accommodate him and his entire party. During his career, Ellington elevated jazz music (which he referred to simply as "American music") to a whole new artform thanks to his use of the big band and all its instruments.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Another jazz musician, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong" target="_blank">Louis Armstrong</a>, also stayed at the Boulderado in 1961 when he was in town to perform at the nearby University of Colorado. Armstrong became recognizable as the most famous trumpet player of the 20th century and was also well-known for his <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scat_singing" target="_blank">scat singing</a> abilities.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent"> One interesting follow up to our last two guests. During the 1960s, not every hotel in Boulder would accept an African-American guest. The Hotel Boulderado was, in fact, one of the few establishments at the time in the city that Black guests were permitted to stay at.</span><br />
<span class="userContent"></span> Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-31387988093171603532013-03-26T08:31:00.000-06:002013-03-27T10:55:52.606-06:00Five Creative Ways to Save Your Travel MemoriesWhen you go traveling, it's always fun to save memorabilia and photos from your journey to remind yourself of the memories. But then your home becomes cluttered, the memorabilia gets dusty, or the photos never make it off your digital camera or computer. Here are five creative ways to attractively compile, preserve, and display your travel memories.<br />
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If you like to collect things from your travels (souvenirs, ticket stubs, trinkets,<b> </b>etc.) and love having them out on display, memory jars are a great way to keep them organized and tidy. <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274995/family-vacation-memory-crafts/@center/276976/memorykeeping-crafts#266957" target="_blank">Martha Stewart has some great tips</a> on how to create your own memory jars. <br />
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<b> Shadow Boxes</b><br />
Shadow boxes are like memory jars, but you can hang them on a wall instead of lined up on a shelf. <a href="http://www.thetraveltester.com/travel-memories-souvenirs/" target="_blank">Read this terrific blog post from The Travel Tester</a> on how she created travel souvenir shadow boxes.<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Gallery Wall</b><br />
The gallery wall is another way to display your travel memories on the walls of your home, but they focus more on photos, images, and two-dimensional souvenirs (e.g. ticket stubs, maps, coins) while the shadow box is better for a collection three-dimensional items. <b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Postcard Journal</b><br />
This is a great idea to use while you're still on vacation! Each day, write yourself a postcard detailing the day's activities and send it home. Then when you return from your travels, bind it all together into a little book. The bonus of postcards is you'll see the date and postmark, making it more fun than a traditional journal. If you need advice on binding your postcard journal, <a href="http://memorelli.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/true-to-content-context/" target="_blank">check out this great blog</a> for tips and ideas.<br />
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<b>Map with Pins </b>(This one is great for kids!)<br />
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What is your favorite way to preserve your travel memories?Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-26323131782451637892012-11-09T14:59:00.002-07:002013-05-08T10:42:14.196-06:00First Bite, and A Look Back in TimeFirst Bite Boulder kicks off today, and many local restaurants are offering diners a prix fixe three-course dinner, including Q's Restaurant. (<a href="http://www.firstbiteboulder.com/restaurants/q-s/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see the menu they are offering.) To celebrate First Bite, I thought I'd share some interesting tidbits of the history behind the Boulderado dining room, where Q's now calls home.<br />
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Upon our opening on New Year's Day of 1909, a newspaper article in the Daily Camera touted all the luxuries the Hotel Boulderado had to offer. In addition to the guestrooms and the building, the reporter commented on the dining room and kitchen as well:<br />
<i>"The spacious dining room, with its snowy linen, polished silver, and delicate bouquets, gave promise of the tempting delicacies and huge banquets that are to come. The kitchen, with its massive ranges and variety of modern conveniences, appeared equal to the tasks of furnishing the best and the most that could be demanded of it. The handsome electric chandeliers, the exquisitely patterned rugs, the profuse decoration of palms, ferns, and flowers, the beautiful music of the orchestra, all added to the sum to make a perfect total." </i><br />
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The above photo is how the dining room looked; it was so formal that there were no waitresses on the staff, only waiters, who wore white gloves while serving, and tables were set with small bowls of water so guests could wash their fingers between courses. <br />
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Over the past century, the dining room at the Hotel Boulderado has undergone <a href="http://historichotelboulderado.blogspot.com/2010/03/boulderado-dining-room-history-lesson.html" target="_blank">a multitude of changes and renovations</a>, as has most of the original building. We've done our best to keep anything original intact, even if it has to be moved somewhere else. Case in point: the photo below may look to you like an empty hallway. But the three light fixtures you see in it date back to the hotel's opening and were originally located in the dining room. <br />
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On the same floor on the other side of the building, you'll find a chair sitting in a corner (below photo), which is the most recent addition to the living history museum on the west side of the third floor at the Hotel Boulderado. The story is that we've had this chair in storage for many years, but it was only recently that we sent it out to have the cane seat replaced by a skilled tradesman who specializes in antique pieces. <br />
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If you happen to stop by Q's Restaurant during First Bite Boulder, be sure to take the Otis elevator up to the third floor to explore the antiques and learn more about what it was like to live like the Victorians would. Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-648068693649220412012-08-03T16:12:00.000-06:002013-05-08T10:43:38.126-06:00A Look Back in Time: The Victorians and Their SportsThe world has been consumed with the Olympics for the past week, especially because the London games marks what is being called <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaarthur/2012/07/25/five-signs-this-will-be-the-most-social-olympics-ever/" target="_blank">the most social Olympics ever</a>. Here at the Hotel Boulderado, which is more than 4,600 miles from London, we are also gearing up for the <a href="http://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/" target="_blank">USA ProCycling Challenge</a> later this month that will literally <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151989285850417&set=a.10150243592245417.457134.128344175416&type=1&theater&notif_t=like" target="_blank">race by us</a> on Spruce Street. All these sporting events made me think about the Victorians, and what sports they enjoyed. Several Olympic events can trace their popularity back to the Victorian era, including tennis, cycling, and football (that's soccer to us in the U.S.).<br />
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Lawn tennis became a popular past time for middle-class women in the Victorian era, who enjoyed the simple act of paddling the ball back and forth across a lawn. The game became far more competitive when men got caught up in the new craze and started keeping score. It wasn't long before summer resorts began offering the activity and magazines were spotted detailing the proper clothes to wear while playing.<br />
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Football had been around for centuries by the time the Victorians started playing, but they made it a point to establish official rules of play. The first Football Association Cup was played in 1871 and inspired many to start their own local football clubs. Initially, football was meant to keep people healthy and encourage a sense of fair play, but this latter goal apparently wasn't being observed enough as free kicks and penalty kicks had to be introduced in 1877 and 1891, respectively, to discourage foul play.<br />
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Cycling is something very near and dear to the hearts of many in Boulder, but few of them realize that they have the Victorians to thank for inventing the bicycle in the 1880's. None of them probably think about the bicycle's initial reception into society, which ranged from ministers decrying it as a "diabolical device of the demon of darkness . . . imbued with a wild and Satanic nature" to being lauded as the cure-all for humanity's ills. The first bicycles featured the big wheel in front with the tiny one in back, as seen in this photo.<br />
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This model became difficult for women to ride on because of their long skirts. After trying tricycles for women and shorter riding skirts (which were deemed too threatening to ladies' morals and reputation), the current incarnation of the bicycle with two same-sized wheels were introduced. <br />
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The reason so many sports took off during the Victorian era was because of the sudden creation of the middle class. Their new wealth and leisure time meant people could have a sporting hobby, something that up until then had been solely the joy of the super wealthy. While watching the rest of the Olympic games this summer, think about how different they would be without the sports made popular by the Victorians.Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-67106049927762603122012-06-22T11:16:00.001-06:002013-05-08T10:45:25.099-06:00A Look Back in Time: Victoria, Victorians, and Weddings<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">We have been so busy with all the Boulderado weddings this season that we have been neglecting our poor blog! To make up for it, I wanted to share a bit about how the Vic</span><span style="font-size: small;">torians have influenced our modern-day weddings. They are more closely connected than you might think. The Victorians completely reinvented weddings in their time, as they did most customs, and many of today's traditions stem from that most Victorian of all the Victorians, Queen Victoria.</span><br />
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When Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840, she single-handedly created the "white wedding": white flowers, white icing on the cake (dubbed "royal" icing because of the expense), and even the iconic white wedding dress can all be traced back to Her Royal Majesty's wedding. The white dress marked a dramatic departure in wedding fashion; up until then, a woman would be married in the nicest dress she owned, while a white dress was a symbol of wealth, extravagance, and status. But Queen Victoria wasn't all pomp and circumstance, as she had her wedding gown re-styled for later use. (Apparently the custom of only wearing the wedding dress once didn't appear until the mid-twentieth century.)<br />
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Queen Victoria was not the only trend-setting Victorian. When her daughter (also named Victoria) walked down the aisle with the Prince of Prussia, she added choral music to her procession. (Up until then, it was tradition to just have music during the wedding reception, not the ceremony itself.) More familiar modern traditions like diamond rings and honeymooning also got their start in the Victorian era, as African diamond mines were discovered in the 1870s and travel became more affordable to the middle class.<br />
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If you happen to be a guest at a Boulderado wedding this summer, remember to raise your glass in toast to the Victorians!Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-4866964653828578972012-03-23T10:54:00.010-06:002013-05-08T10:45:14.011-06:00A Look Back in Time: Victorian DiningDenver’s Restaurant Week has come and gone for another year. Seeing all the fabulous menus and tasting all the flavors the local chefs are able to dream up is always fun to see, but it invariably inspires me to dream about what it would have been like to dine at the Hotel Boulderado back when ladies were ladies and gentlemen were gentlemen – in other words, during the Victorian era, when the Boulderado was being built. Did you know that it wasn’t fashionable for women to eat out in restaurants until about the 1860s? (I personally find it hard to imagine such a thing, but that’s how history works some time.) When it came time for the Victorians to eat, they made an event out of it! Dressing up was absolutely necessary, as they considered any outside dining event after 6pm a formal occasion.<br />
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In a Victorian house, each room had a specific purpose, and the dining room was one of the most important rooms in the entire home. Mealtime was an opportunity for prosperous people to show off their wealth, which they did with rich foods, the use of fine china and silverware, and servants. Extensive décor in the dining room could have included massive furniture, stuffed birds in cages, potted plants, huge mirrors, and ceramic and china figurines, among other items. George Matel explains:<br />
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“The goal of the hostess was to display every piece of fine china, stemware and silver she owned, so it wasn’t uncommon to find 24 piece place settings including up to eight different forks each with their own special purpose. Add to that an additional 8 knives, game shears, seven pieces of stemware for water, wine, sherry and more, a dinner plate, and a bread plate containing a single piece of bread.” <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=George_Matel">George Matel, “Victorian Dining and Dining Etiquette”</a><br />
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Most formal Victorian dinners were similar to our modern all-you-can-eat buffet, but the food was brought to you in an exhaustive multi-course meal. Dinner parties could include up to seventy dishes!<br />
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Ironically, with all their formality and pomp and circumstance, the Victorians migrated towards simpler foods than their predecessors. They preferred simpler tastes and flavors as opposed to extravagant flavorings that would drown out the main ingredients. (However, elaborate dishes were another way to show off your cook’s skills, and by extension, your own wealth.) New advances in science and technology during the 19th century helped the Victorians eat better and more varied foods than was previously available. For example, fish could be eaten by people who were living inland because the combination of ice and railways meant the fish could be kept fresh and transported over long distances. <br />
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Food itself wasn’t the only thing improving thanks to technological advances; cooking and storing the food improved in the 19th century. Ovens and ranges developed to the point where temperature could be controlled, meaning a cook could prepare complicated meals that before had only been eaten by the wealthy. Ice chests became common, triggering the late Victorian fad for ice cream and sorbets. We have an ice box on display here at the Boulderado.<br />
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Tinned, or canned food, also grew by leaps and bounds in the Victorian era. Up until then, the process was so expensive and time-consuming that only the military used canned goods. While techniques were improving there was also an increased demand from the growing urban populations for large amounts of cheap, easy to store food while still offering a variety. A lot of companies got their start providing quality canned foods, including familiar names like Heinz and Nestle. <br />
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Leaving the dinner table had its own procedure, according to the Victorians. After the last course had been eaten, servants would bring a small water-filled bowl to each guest so the ladies and gentlemen could wash their fingers. (When the Boulderado first opened, this practice was in place in our dining room, but our waiters filled in for the servants’ role.) The hostess would signal to the ladies that it was time to leave by making strong eye contact with the woman seated to the host’s right before standing. A nearby gentleman (or servant, if one wasn’t available) opened the door to allow the women to retire to the drawing room. The men would remain at the dinner table for more conversation but were also free to withdraw to the library to enjoy a cigar or glass of port. How many of you who participated in Restaurant Week finished off your meal with such luxuries?Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-9125272197355595262012-03-01T14:51:00.000-07:002012-03-01T14:51:00.115-07:00Recapping the Seasons at the Hotel BoulderadoWhew! 365 days of photographing and blogging sure takes a lot of you. To give myself some time to rest, and to share a cool result of the 365 project, I wanted to do one blog post showing the exterior shots taken through different seasons. On the first of each month, I took a photo of the hotel from the same street corner at about the same time of day. These are the results.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildWWMLFu8MEkzAUmgUbcYBZXPBJLfEw1g4NwPexpWaezYOWcK_AZNIcBauWsc81Tmu8Nlm_VcxrJlFi2iY-xtjaXvIW6EIa14rDUByPBTRInxIqpemYX0zjxX9cbSb-nvFTaI69oq04Xp/s1600/3.1.11+Exterior.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildWWMLFu8MEkzAUmgUbcYBZXPBJLfEw1g4NwPexpWaezYOWcK_AZNIcBauWsc81Tmu8Nlm_VcxrJlFi2iY-xtjaXvIW6EIa14rDUByPBTRInxIqpemYX0zjxX9cbSb-nvFTaI69oq04Xp/s200/3.1.11+Exterior.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714307666628411634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">March</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hoaH_dRDBeW8bcAMTFP3EvwOYnyek1_by5lWBP0REUjaTEL8qYwwpF9YTzOq9YPz3OmsWJcY8iKnvFZdQI019q1eU1V05qzZmtoZeeacoGE9ASLM-WZaUYqMJ0czTVZfyUiNti10ss_U/s1600/4.1.11+Exterior.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hoaH_dRDBeW8bcAMTFP3EvwOYnyek1_by5lWBP0REUjaTEL8qYwwpF9YTzOq9YPz3OmsWJcY8iKnvFZdQI019q1eU1V05qzZmtoZeeacoGE9ASLM-WZaUYqMJ0czTVZfyUiNti10ss_U/s200/4.1.11+Exterior.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714308404521800994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">April</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljSi1tpgnzHh4PdNn1H2KA0C3raHiJAYZ_zEAXOOjBgAGzTBLKZyiPw9Y91xzSzavRLP3pC1uIuPSlVJPFJZUkBTf4CvK11jdm9m0oiDGsrLWzmw1M_HegN0ZfMTJ0DipWJHYHGMOe3XS/s1600/5.1.11+Exterior.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljSi1tpgnzHh4PdNn1H2KA0C3raHiJAYZ_zEAXOOjBgAGzTBLKZyiPw9Y91xzSzavRLP3pC1uIuPSlVJPFJZUkBTf4CvK11jdm9m0oiDGsrLWzmw1M_HegN0ZfMTJ0DipWJHYHGMOe3XS/s200/5.1.11+Exterior.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714308671558607090" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">May<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht9447hKtvnOEdJuBxLbisY6egcy3S_T4yxSfMZ0dOYD1auR8pOrWFpwqSxZN4QGKQgtfD0maNpJ8VPIV6KUX1mDGPAYvfiwRp2cN_cRWhS0q6ANEG9qI0pNZCqnKLoKuupDW6tnNLJ9lt/s1600/6.1.11+Exterior+in+June.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht9447hKtvnOEdJuBxLbisY6egcy3S_T4yxSfMZ0dOYD1auR8pOrWFpwqSxZN4QGKQgtfD0maNpJ8VPIV6KUX1mDGPAYvfiwRp2cN_cRWhS0q6ANEG9qI0pNZCqnKLoKuupDW6tnNLJ9lt/s200/6.1.11+Exterior+in+June.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714308991692263122" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">June<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnfl4Lrecy0yK1Gu7YtEv2LrwUoPXoTBXIP8T5ngXEAAJsjRmI010OxB4ie4sYQtd3PYlJWB4eHYi6rv03ovbdZn9bNf1_NAD7g0YFbqoOJogGiTq7APhVTu9MBMu-Zm72vKpdJ3snave/s1600/7.1.11+Exterior+in+July.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnfl4Lrecy0yK1Gu7YtEv2LrwUoPXoTBXIP8T5ngXEAAJsjRmI010OxB4ie4sYQtd3PYlJWB4eHYi6rv03ovbdZn9bNf1_NAD7g0YFbqoOJogGiTq7APhVTu9MBMu-Zm72vKpdJ3snave/s200/7.1.11+Exterior+in+July.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714309277727536466" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">July<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwCk6qH5Jg4HP5fEzRxAx7IEYtD2CtJQhbIP_oj1QOEYKoQcyw9nAFgeIU-qd8q6Ul7FndWmshFAXDKBEaTfu_pD05FvZ4QYM1_dNMcAwlfk2AppJtnjdMiYs6tVXPm9zEam3P9Vmiwl7/s1600/8.1.11+Exterior+in+August.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwCk6qH5Jg4HP5fEzRxAx7IEYtD2CtJQhbIP_oj1QOEYKoQcyw9nAFgeIU-qd8q6Ul7FndWmshFAXDKBEaTfu_pD05FvZ4QYM1_dNMcAwlfk2AppJtnjdMiYs6tVXPm9zEam3P9Vmiwl7/s200/8.1.11+Exterior+in+August.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714309704814570290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">August</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DZkJQ-1-scMZHOcz5TrstKfoo0bqUJXjFqyik_12-f-TS1cIh1j_lAKO6kNrqid16DZ7VkiFtoYy41s66vy-5AHbOs4e9xlmr8Flc5H434e6J9Sx9ywQpE14wb2V9FnKk6zLQC1vCQt-/s1600/9.1.11+Exterior+in+September.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DZkJQ-1-scMZHOcz5TrstKfoo0bqUJXjFqyik_12-f-TS1cIh1j_lAKO6kNrqid16DZ7VkiFtoYy41s66vy-5AHbOs4e9xlmr8Flc5H434e6J9Sx9ywQpE14wb2V9FnKk6zLQC1vCQt-/s200/9.1.11+Exterior+in+September.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714310053711006738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">September</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFBDLRB8CBlQf82vxqg11ZxCiPdSwA59A8TmntBY4umuj7ggy_P7XeizgHew7Y4Yqb-7m6NEyoVhCwCgIheXIwMD8QHXGBK9mmjnYUkFBOpk6aUnofIY_fUH1fSYQsUteocp520x7KW_k/s1600/10.1.11+Exterior+in+October.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFBDLRB8CBlQf82vxqg11ZxCiPdSwA59A8TmntBY4umuj7ggy_P7XeizgHew7Y4Yqb-7m6NEyoVhCwCgIheXIwMD8QHXGBK9mmjnYUkFBOpk6aUnofIY_fUH1fSYQsUteocp520x7KW_k/s200/10.1.11+Exterior+in+October.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714312714297251810" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">October</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDUyK4jhFwqg5NaOpeDGZ3NLJy-Ryo4kIE21UzeKOfmuAR9ByOvTqYCOhn3hybmfdOqolwmMhTD2lR8CpbPli50FJJkJ2zYfn-wCVU0jr6i3ZKqOgPUDM3UqdZx1v3E9PZS8oYg0yJ9yy/s1600/11.1.11+Exterior+in+November.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDUyK4jhFwqg5NaOpeDGZ3NLJy-Ryo4kIE21UzeKOfmuAR9ByOvTqYCOhn3hybmfdOqolwmMhTD2lR8CpbPli50FJJkJ2zYfn-wCVU0jr6i3ZKqOgPUDM3UqdZx1v3E9PZS8oYg0yJ9yy/s200/11.1.11+Exterior+in+November.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714312958451052402" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">November</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqvE-snTSRu6HnMRTuOGgPj0pP8hQvBsClRr49wl17yMNd07ElTcT4TmN5aRwGUomJHgCHDFYav8hioU7tM1L5xPcOiroHoKS5-EJLzxqcIbbeYqf0C5ZiOTyhod4MPzzJg2vcjG2B7sy/s1600/12.1.11+Exterior+in+December.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqvE-snTSRu6HnMRTuOGgPj0pP8hQvBsClRr49wl17yMNd07ElTcT4TmN5aRwGUomJHgCHDFYav8hioU7tM1L5xPcOiroHoKS5-EJLzxqcIbbeYqf0C5ZiOTyhod4MPzzJg2vcjG2B7sy/s200/12.1.11+Exterior+in+December.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714313240187690226" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">December</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_bN9M47jwSN4n_4eqD7bSrwUn2cvyPkStb4k7EtrZnCjoMS-CeGDHDpDhNb4RXX6uKJK-h4NntXZLfS_c5JK3wLmJ_fdwZSPvYr455epXj5ieEoOJN6ghWIix6vw2k_Pk_ngYC7RXzca/s1600/1.1.12+Exterior+in+January.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_bN9M47jwSN4n_4eqD7bSrwUn2cvyPkStb4k7EtrZnCjoMS-CeGDHDpDhNb4RXX6uKJK-h4NntXZLfS_c5JK3wLmJ_fdwZSPvYr455epXj5ieEoOJN6ghWIix6vw2k_Pk_ngYC7RXzca/s200/1.1.12+Exterior+in+January.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714313420318543634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">January</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AV870DgsPUplOoRHisNcNOJKpSjIFLD4kCcocKA0V_FdIUIyIhR5G9hffA2Nm2N-KKHiuaIVel96TsL-xPXYP3MX3kH8EOf7PK6YB7QnEL8jrtYK0GBxq1E0k7_KlJWT4bZEXZQwgAAI/s1600/2.1.12+Exterior+in+February.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AV870DgsPUplOoRHisNcNOJKpSjIFLD4kCcocKA0V_FdIUIyIhR5G9hffA2Nm2N-KKHiuaIVel96TsL-xPXYP3MX3kH8EOf7PK6YB7QnEL8jrtYK0GBxq1E0k7_KlJWT4bZEXZQwgAAI/s200/2.1.12+Exterior+in+February.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714313678389892834" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">February</span><br /></div>Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-88473997304151335822012-02-28T14:35:00.000-07:002012-02-28T14:35:00.444-07:00Day 365 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Last Photo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FSYUB8sMFA2s2DxNHzJl5HcrGA73vnb8sA8OUc40RrEmQQMePi1qWZuRFADDrw-vX6qhO4gn-mO1mqFJJr_LjIxnxSfGYWWrYi44y8GVTK66LUModLAli0bD7e2Vi2_E_oHExv08reGy/s1600/2.28.12+Last+Photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FSYUB8sMFA2s2DxNHzJl5HcrGA73vnb8sA8OUc40RrEmQQMePi1qWZuRFADDrw-vX6qhO4gn-mO1mqFJJr_LjIxnxSfGYWWrYi44y8GVTK66LUModLAli0bD7e2Vi2_E_oHExv08reGy/s400/2.28.12+Last+Photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712819273420697954" border="0" /></a>I hope one thing is abundantly clear from my 365 Days of Boulderado Photos -- I LOVE THIS HOTEL!Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-59924515247198377432012-02-27T14:23:00.000-07:002012-02-27T14:23:00.180-07:00Day 364 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ 360 Cubby<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1u0PcKJpm6Cg-MYYfqjeIpNfWz-nhLv5bqNf9XHMHvzXgrTdzgf2Pl1YXAqPMVylo8oyWi1h54Os04flmFSCNsc16piwn8TLva8ifCCrP2G7YqfY7BlGYval-nLgcThowpIntyED6C92X/s1600/360+Cubby.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 86px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1u0PcKJpm6Cg-MYYfqjeIpNfWz-nhLv5bqNf9XHMHvzXgrTdzgf2Pl1YXAqPMVylo8oyWi1h54Os04flmFSCNsc16piwn8TLva8ifCCrP2G7YqfY7BlGYval-nLgcThowpIntyED6C92X/s400/360+Cubby.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712815864401459410" border="0" /></a>Most people who know me know I work out of a closet in our office, Cubby. I wanted to share what it looks like, but it's a tough spot to photograph! I finally settled on a 360 degrees shot that lets you see everything at once. To view it larger and in more detail, <a href="http://360.io/UMcSRm">visit this link</a>.Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-3173736472029717772012-02-26T14:04:00.000-07:002012-02-26T14:04:00.305-07:00Day 363 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Boulderado Double Daylily<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6Gzsixsla_RaCfmWAT5FqMDhB0raptphzLP9LMYDha-KSm_O-8zEyt-rx8PaQ3hgw38gqvBCDRUvEdoYlMLSg65wPkI6CkdLMOxYMDWw6V4vS_ZSeeT_NqwNpqV0bjh8FHqiDad_pusf/s1600/2.26.12+Boulderado+Double+Daylily+on+9-1-11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6Gzsixsla_RaCfmWAT5FqMDhB0raptphzLP9LMYDha-KSm_O-8zEyt-rx8PaQ3hgw38gqvBCDRUvEdoYlMLSg65wPkI6CkdLMOxYMDWw6V4vS_ZSeeT_NqwNpqV0bjh8FHqiDad_pusf/s400/2.26.12+Boulderado+Double+Daylily+on+9-1-11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712811131281466802" border="0" /></a>As my 365 Days photo project comes to a close, I've been reflecting on what I DIDN'T manage to photograph and share. At the top of this list is a blooming Boulderado double daylily. Ruth Schultz, who <a href="http://www.boulderado.com/?site_id=551&page_id=40869&id_sub=40869#Schultz">cultivated the Boulderado Double Daylily</a>, generously gave us some bulbs that we planted on Spruce Street. Last summer, they sprouted and grew but didn't mature before winter arrived. I had hoped to be able to share a photo of them blooming, and I haven't given up on that hope, but it will come to late for the 365 Days of Boulderado Photos.Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-49014053015756959322012-02-25T13:49:00.000-07:002012-02-25T13:49:00.381-07:00Day 362 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ iPod Docking Station<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhER9p_mlC7XOpGg1ChC1UxuWebmJQ2iaD0Rb5-TC7YY_MSw8lgLwwky975kty2NvwKYt7dAWOilIBybnsJG2VWyfNPIRuqReMImJnMh-MiD4hgyC7qQwFpjJThOUoALqauwz3VU5V6mQZm/s1600/2.25.12+iPod+Docking+Station.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhER9p_mlC7XOpGg1ChC1UxuWebmJQ2iaD0Rb5-TC7YY_MSw8lgLwwky975kty2NvwKYt7dAWOilIBybnsJG2VWyfNPIRuqReMImJnMh-MiD4hgyC7qQwFpjJThOUoALqauwz3VU5V6mQZm/s400/2.25.12+iPod+Docking+Station.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712807467135638018" border="0" /></a>One thing I've learned working at a historic hotel is that whatever up-to-the-minute technology you have will become obsolete, like <a href="http://historichotelboulderado.blogspot.com/2011/05/day-68-of-365-days-of-boulderado-photos.html">our radio</a>. With that being said, I am very excited about the latest round of upgrades taking place in our guest rooms. We have begun the process of swapping out the alarm clock radios and are replacing them with models that you can plug your iPod into. Eventually (and inevitably) these will become obsolete, but for the meantime, I know our guests will love them!Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-49858682146200099282012-02-24T13:27:00.005-07:002012-02-24T13:29:31.532-07:00Day 361 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Lobby Floral Arrangement<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_0dD8XgjID-f2UC-rOhHn2JRBUa41FHiJ1rsrZ_PHP4OeN3sIH5lD2ud4VlLHtEG6cERUiSRF6aSvAlwP31tvpO3JAHfy30LB9RWFTn0CCeMvUYgwfn8fnNfekBkhNuGZWpUW5olX7Fu/s1600/2.24.12+Floral+Arrangment+in+Lobby.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_0dD8XgjID-f2UC-rOhHn2JRBUa41FHiJ1rsrZ_PHP4OeN3sIH5lD2ud4VlLHtEG6cERUiSRF6aSvAlwP31tvpO3JAHfy30LB9RWFTn0CCeMvUYgwfn8fnNfekBkhNuGZWpUW5olX7Fu/s400/2.24.12+Floral+Arrangment+in+Lobby.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712801613348856594" border="0" /></a>Every time I feel the "winter blues" coming on, I force myself down to the lobby and focus on the beautiful fresh flowers Living Interiors bring in each week. How can you look at them and NOT think of spring?Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-66308557742882547272012-02-23T16:03:00.002-07:002012-02-23T16:06:53.443-07:00Day 360 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Oversized Wine Bottles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8waUG7lPD5zOvhjEooZKbhkUj2oPW-qRDssM8lFiJQLews8rD54BTY20dtHyRqQgys7EoSqvJ3b0FUVdKfwYoF0FI4pVtEGbbspogs5Sq5e0KUMdWSM8hrlp1YUu2roHIbY0XDAX6WmnQ/s1600/2.23.12+Liquor+Bottles.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8waUG7lPD5zOvhjEooZKbhkUj2oPW-qRDssM8lFiJQLews8rD54BTY20dtHyRqQgys7EoSqvJ3b0FUVdKfwYoF0FI4pVtEGbbspogs5Sq5e0KUMdWSM8hrlp1YUu2roHIbY0XDAX6WmnQ/s400/2.23.12+Liquor+Bottles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712470769968364946" border="0" /></a>It's getting very close to the end of the 365 Days project here on the blog, and I'm starting to feel excitement (and a wee bit of relief). I wish that when it's over, I can crack open a bottle of champagne as big as the ones seen in this photo!Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-91174992812765750012012-02-22T14:27:00.000-07:002012-02-22T14:27:00.054-07:00Day 359 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Stained Glass Ceiling Sprinkler Head<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQvmt0jjmaw2oaRLNwdhiGq6Ka9YyMUSEpb09SUjxQNlzH4pi9tNRtNIZOMIqTAxHv8p_moRcLfC8nfuTTzRQmRamZXJwNXfU7n3KZLAD7Up6ckJ7LB8ZTVEW5XW50Bv9ZuHzGbNHIuNn/s1600/2.22.12+Stained+Glass+Ceiling+Spigot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQvmt0jjmaw2oaRLNwdhiGq6Ka9YyMUSEpb09SUjxQNlzH4pi9tNRtNIZOMIqTAxHv8p_moRcLfC8nfuTTzRQmRamZXJwNXfU7n3KZLAD7Up6ckJ7LB8ZTVEW5XW50Bv9ZuHzGbNHIuNn/s400/2.22.12+Stained+Glass+Ceiling+Spigot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711704051181321890" border="0" /></a>When I give history tours, I say, "There are sixty 2" by 2" panels, each of which contains about 42 pieces of glass." Using simple math, you would assume there are 2,520 pieces, right?<br />Wrong. Embedded in the stained-glass are sprinkler heads poking their way in, as you can see in the photo here.Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-77255544328055081322012-02-21T13:42:00.000-07:002012-02-21T13:42:00.444-07:00Day 358 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Finished Product from Mezz Railing Refinishing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVr8WhlNWoT2OmG9KTpP0AJ5SnGayXwHZ0OzI2KBYyLypTq1qocy0oGjYn_fPWIP1M5pwRW68YqlFdkhCucvgqTNrSf8dJu8BRKW-CD7cY42piADUCd77sTuIv6NLXKXJarihLxZE2-Tk-/s1600/2.21.12+Finished+Product+%257E+Mezz+Railing+Refinishing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVr8WhlNWoT2OmG9KTpP0AJ5SnGayXwHZ0OzI2KBYyLypTq1qocy0oGjYn_fPWIP1M5pwRW68YqlFdkhCucvgqTNrSf8dJu8BRKW-CD7cY42piADUCd77sTuIv6NLXKXJarihLxZE2-Tk-/s400/2.21.12+Finished+Product+%257E+Mezz+Railing+Refinishing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711321219715145346" border="0" /></a>Ta da! This is the finished product of the refinishing for our Mezzanine railing, all shiny and fresh for wedding season!Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-30711761667783587462012-02-20T13:02:00.000-07:002012-02-20T13:02:00.698-07:00Day 357 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Reinforcements<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpdBcADUoBODMG5w7HxRlKeL-JrCVUuQEROX-lu2QrWoc1D-qovk_BfVcNzf-W6i8oaGLNWPagZLNBKNuqrNwYw3nnHr1YZeON8E6ekYZqcRPpYn99hTb9He2RkU2lurREtNrPx_UVahY/s1600/2.20.12+Reinforcements.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpdBcADUoBODMG5w7HxRlKeL-JrCVUuQEROX-lu2QrWoc1D-qovk_BfVcNzf-W6i8oaGLNWPagZLNBKNuqrNwYw3nnHr1YZeON8E6ekYZqcRPpYn99hTb9He2RkU2lurREtNrPx_UVahY/s400/2.20.12+Reinforcements.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710197724474137682" border="0" /></a>Whenever I pass one of the housekeeping carts in the hallway, I always hear Audrey Hepburn's voice from <span style="font-style: italic;">Breakfast at Tiffany's</span>: "Oh, look! Reinforcements."Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-70258189656035052882012-02-19T12:56:00.001-07:002012-02-19T12:56:00.621-07:00Day 356 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ John Platt's Library<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe43zhMO_hpy4Khf_TTOA4VoBdVuFQiFJ-82hwTWIj2z8xHB0mBSeR-CL6Jbv-nyiWSVAlh3poruEIHDN7wtnBIj4Qaq2MccHQhtsUxLM2u1hUr7cwezB3FE1lAenln5A0MwDgMmOKfT-B/s1600/2.19.12+JP%2527s+Library.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe43zhMO_hpy4Khf_TTOA4VoBdVuFQiFJ-82hwTWIj2z8xHB0mBSeR-CL6Jbv-nyiWSVAlh3poruEIHDN7wtnBIj4Qaq2MccHQhtsUxLM2u1hUr7cwezB3FE1lAenln5A0MwDgMmOKfT-B/s400/2.19.12+JP%2527s+Library.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710196031214965282" border="0" /></a>If you're aspiring to be the next Chef John Platt, this is a great way to get started. These are just a few of the cookbooks and guides John has in the Q's kitchen. What better way to get inside a chef's head than getting a sneak peek at his library!Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9123746165962531255.post-29647886811714931212012-02-18T12:54:00.000-07:002012-02-18T12:54:00.042-07:00Day 355 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Catacombs Stained Glass<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatUHhL2vTRxwD4Qx8p1QC18z8Q_sLjjdVvvxen4Y3N4F-8jMuNwKU2eXF_uNmidsJLyFxAMuv4DpbKC65ybnsqbCEpE2D6i5LocmFpK7gmxEBWldE4l0d6HSPFBg8l4HxYrD4SxsWLXIR/s1600/2.18.12+Catacombs+Stained+Glass.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatUHhL2vTRxwD4Qx8p1QC18z8Q_sLjjdVvvxen4Y3N4F-8jMuNwKU2eXF_uNmidsJLyFxAMuv4DpbKC65ybnsqbCEpE2D6i5LocmFpK7gmxEBWldE4l0d6HSPFBg8l4HxYrD4SxsWLXIR/s400/2.18.12+Catacombs+Stained+Glass.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710195441381554914" border="0" /></a>This is from my favorite spot in Catacombs. I loved it so much I celebrated my 23rd birthday under it -- over a year before I started working at the Boulderado!Hotel Boulderadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288342398765578757noreply@blogger.com