Happy Valentine's. Do You Know How Much We LOVE You?

SO MUCH. We love you so much. We remember when Art of Home was just a sparkle in someone’s eye, an idea that would someday come into the world, and grow. What makes good ideas grow? Love and care. And honestly, our path from just one hopeful idea – a dream to bring people home, introduce them to new communities, connect them with artists, entrepreneurs, local businesses, and friendly neighbors – our path forward could never have been possible without clients, partners, friends, and family members who believed in us.

It’s strange to think back to where we were on Valentine’s Day just a few years ago. After several years in real estate, we became known as Art of Home Team in 2018. We were a small team then, with 3 agents – and we wanted to show our clients how much we cared. So we baked some cookies, packaged them up, and drove to all of your homes to share the love!

Now, look at what your love has grown! Our team has gained so many agents, so many brilliant and creative marketing artists, so many detailed and wonderful support staff members that keep everything running smoothly. We are growing stronger, and it’s all because of you.

So, thank YOU. When we say we love you, we mean it; you believed in us when we were small and young, and we have grown in unexpected and beautiful ways because of it. From the bottom of our hearts, we hope you have a lovely Valentine’s Day this year.

With Love,
Art of Home Team

And now for a list of the 5 best things to do this Valentine’s Day!

1. Support a local flower shop
Rowdy Poppy in Whittier
Amore Fiori Flowers and Gifts in Park Hill
Poppy & Pine in the Stanley Marketplace
Flowers on the Vine in City Park West
Rosehouse Botanicals in Baker
Twisted Tulip in Cherry Creek

2. Support a local bakery
Cake Crumbs in Park Hill
Mermaids Bakery on 16th Street
Izzo Bakery and Cafe at Central Market in RiNo
French for Sugar (an Art of Home fave!) in Uptown
le Bakery Sensual in Alamo Placita (very appropriate for Valentine’s Day…)
Padoca Brazilian Bakery in Hale
Istanbul Cafe and Bakery in Washington Virginia Vale

3. Go to dinner at one of these fabulous Denver staples
Odyssey on 6th Avenue in Alamo Placita has a great atmosphere, delicious Italian food, and Monday night specials!
Cho Lon in Downtown Denver has the best dumplings in the city – a must-try, as well as their Kava Toast.
The Aquarium Restaurant, located at the Denver Aquarium, offers a delicious 4-course meal, a bottle of wine, and 2 exhibit passes for $130 per couple.
Somebody People off South Broadway offers thoughtful and yummy plant-based food, with a $55/person special on Valentine’s Day.
Nocturne in RiNo is offering a 3-course menu tasting with live jazz of course, pairing a perfect atmosphere with decadent cuisine.

4. Show some love to artists in your neighborhoods
Little Bit of Love Art Show opens Friday 2/11 at Spectra Art Space on South Broadway, featuring an immersive art experience and new solo exhibitions.
Form/NoForm opens Friday 2/11 at D’Art Gallery in Santa Fe Art District, featuring solo exhibitions by Lisa Calzavara and Laura Brenton.
Side Stories 2022: Love Stories opens Friday 2/11 in the RiNo Art District on public facades between 28th & 33rd Streets, and Larimer & Blake Streets, featuring dozens of short films projected in unexpected places.
Dark Heart Show opens Friday 2/11 at Kanon Collective, Art Hub in the 40 West Art District on Colfax, featuring member artist interpretations of the darker and funnier side of love.
Amor Eterno Art Show opens Saturday 2/12 at Rise Westwood on Morrison Road in the Westwood Arts District, featuring art from the community, themed around love. This event is happening in conjunction with the Mercadito de Amor in Westwood.

5. Anti-Valentine’s Day Parties
Anti-Valentine’s Day at Bar Standard in the Golden Triangle – Sunday 2/13 with music all night, 9 pm – 2 am.
Anti-Valentine’s Day Adult Skate Party at the Wagon Wheel in Brighton – Monday 2/14 at 8 – 10:30 pm. Celebrate yourself!
AWAKE Burlesque Variety Show at Fifteen Ltd in Park Hill – Friday 2/11 – featuring some big names in the burlesque scene, 7 – 10 pm.

Whatever you end up doing, whether its going out to a fabulous party, taking your sweetheart on a date, celebrating Galentine’s with the girls, or enjoying a cozy beverage with your furry friends by the fire – whatever you do, we hope you feel the love!