We just spent a fun morning at Room & Board’s Denver outpost touring what’s new, and we’re excited to share with you a few of our favorite finds (scroll down just a bit for photos):

Cable Rug First off is a rug that we just couldn’t keep our feet off of. Appropriately named the Cable Rug, it’s inspired by traditional hand-knitting. Hand-woven of natural, thick core wool yarn, it’s cozy and cushy, the perfect foil for a clean, contemporary interior.

Pierre Cowhide Chair Inspired by Le Corbusier’s 1929 original and faithfully reproduced in Italy, this sleek seat is composed of eight chrome-finished tubular steel pieces (did you know that Room & Board only uses recycled metal?) that have been welded together to look like one single piece. Some natural cowhides can feel rough to the touch but this one is soft and smooth.

Adams Round End Table Taking its cues from traditional Shaker design, this versatile piece has been handcrafted from solid wood and has an heirloom-quality construction. We just love its pretty little legs.

To see more of what’s new at Room & Board, visit www.roomandboard.com.

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Your guide to the best things to see and do in Vancouver

From a dynamic city to a world-class ski resort, Canada shares the spirit of the Olympics with the world. If you go, keep in mind our top 10 picks for the best of Vancouver (and Whistler). Here are a few for starters; click here to read the full list.

Get a bird’s-eye, panoramic view of the city from the revolving observation deck atop the Harbour Centre Tower. www.vancouverlookout.com

Catch a ride on a rainbow-colored Aquabus, which regularly ferry folks to-and-from destinations along False Creek for a small fee. www.theaquabus.com

Wander the harbor waterfront. Ogle the architecturally striking Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre (www.vancouverconventioncentre.com) and catch an IMAX film at Canada Place (www.canadaplace.ca).

Stroll through historic Gastown, which is filled with shops, galleries, ethnic restaurants, antiques stores and more, set in restored heritage buildings. www.gastown.org

Grab lunch at Go Fish!, a casual Fisherman’s Wharf seafood shack serving up fresh Pacific catch like beer-battered salmon ’n chips and oyster Po’ Boys. 604-730-5040

Visit www.mountainliving.com to uncover the rest of our top 10 picks, as well as a roundup of 10 things you won’t want to miss while visiting Whistler.

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We love this living room by Denver-based interior design firm O Interior Design.

To bring a young family’s modern energy into their home, O Interior Design focused on neutrals with pops of vibrant colors.  Large-scale patterns provide rhythm and an energetic texture for the background, against which well-placed yellow accents really pop.  Chrome accents that add a dose of glamour mix with warm wood grains, resulting in an inviting atmosphere with personality.

Learn more about O Interior Design at www.ointeriordesign.com

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Nature makes a statement at Evolve Living

You might remember Robyn Woodhall and her natural-chic showroom called Evolve Living (that pairs with her interior design company, Towne Interiors) from Mountain Living’s Top 20 Under 40 feature in the July 2009 issue (click here to view it: http://bit.ly/agAzwU). Known for creating sanctuaries for real-life people, Woodhall pairs a calm palette with clean lines and lots of natural touches. Sound like your idea of home? Here, we bring you two favorites from Evolve Living to help you get the look.

Stone Bowls
Give these earthy bowls a home in your kitchen, living room or bedroom, and not only will you have a place to store your fruit or pot a plant, you’ll feel that much closer to nature. Go small (6 x 6 x 5) or big (31 x 20 x 10) or pick a size that’s in between. $90-$315, www.evolveliving.com

Root Column Forms
As intriguing as they are natural, these root forms are the perfect accessory to add height—and texture—to a space that needs a boost. (Each column stands about four feet tall.) $1,000, www.evolveliving.com

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When we visit Santa Fe, one of our favorite places to stay is at the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi. The luxe boutique hotel offers stellar service, delicious cuisine and beautiful rooms (just 58 in all), each with hand-crafted furnishings, a four-poster bed and traditional viga and latilla ceilings — all warmed by a cozy kiva fireplace. And, best of all, it has the best location in town, just a few steps from the plaza.

Now there’s an added incentive to stay: The Ski Santa Fe Package for Two. Now through February 28, 2010, stay for two nights and the third night is free. You’ll enjoy:

• Three nights of accommodations in a traditional guest room (pictured above)
• Breakfast for two each day in the Anasazi Restaurant (we love the blue corn-and-blueberry flapjacks and the Ranchero Breakfast Skillet)
• Parking each day
• Two adult, full-day lift tickets for two days at Ski Santa Fe

Situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Ski Santa Fe is just 16 miles from the heart of historic Santa Fe and the inn. Ski Santa Fe offers 1,725 vertical feet of skiing, 660 acres of terrain and 72 trails; the longest run is 3 miles. Think there aren’t big mountains in Santa Fe? The New Millennium Triple Chairlift will drop you off at 12,075 feet.

Package price: Sun.-Wed.: $758 + tax; Thurs.-Sat.: $878 + tax
Offered Jan 1, 2010 – Feb. 28, 2010

And… if you’re flying into the Santa Fe Airport from L.A. or Dallas, present your American Eagle boarding pass at check-in to receive a room upgrade based on availability.

For more information, call 505-988-3030 or click here: http://www.innoftheanasazi.com/specialoffers.cfm

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Here at ML, we just can’t get enough of design blogs. Our latest find is from the folks at Cliff and Canyon. We love their rustic-luxe furnishings, textiles and lighting, and we think you will too! Click here to take a look: http://blog.cliffandcanyon.com/

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The devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti has left millions of people in a moment of dire need, without homes or the basic necessities for survival.

Here at ML, we’re looking for ways to help, and we’re starting with something everyone can do: simply text “Haiti” to 90999 to send a $10 donation to the Red Cross.  The money will be used to purchase goods in the country at a lower cost.

It’s disasters like this that bring giving to the forefront of our attention, but we’ve just discovered a stylish way to keep it top of mind every day. Designed by Juliska, the “Charity Piggy” is made in Portugal of the same stoneware used for all Juliska products (this little piggy is shown in the “Pewter Stoneware” finish).  Each bank costs $48, and Juliska will donate $8 per charity piggy sold between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 (with a minimum donation of $50,000) to Save the Children to benefit children in need in the United States and around the world.

We plan to place one prominently in our homes and make donations large or small throughout the year. When the bank is full, we’ll send its contents to our charity of choice.

The piggy bank will be sold beginning in March at Neiman Marcus locations nationwide and on the Juliska website. For more information or to order (beginning in March), visit www.juliska.com

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Here at ML, there are few things we love more than house-hunting. This charming Craftsman house caught our eye today, so we thought we’d share it with you.

Situated in Sierraville, California, about 25 miles north of Truckee, the house is located on three scenic acres in the beautiful Sierra Valley. The three-bedroom, two-bath, 1822-square-foot home is nearly new, but takes its inspiration from classic Craftsman-style homes, evident in touches like a Rumford wood-burning fireplace, steep interior stairs, and lots of reclaimed lumber, from exterior siding sourced from an old barn in Indiana to hardwood floors salvaged from a dismantled rice granary built in 1910 across from Raley Field in Sacramento. In the kitchen, beech cabinets are crafted from wood from an old Pennsylvania hay barn. There’s also reclaimed stair and porch railings, window and door trim, and a hand-hewn fireplace mantel, each with a story to tell.

Best of all, this home’s price tag of $595,000 is well within reach!

To learn more, contact Donna Caravelli of Chase International at dcaravelli@chaseinternational.com or 530-581-0774.

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Yesterday, ML braved the snow and frigid temperatures for a visit to the Boulder showroom of è bella, a local purveyor of beautiful, modern rugs and pillows — all made of renewable, biodegradable alpaca yarn and handcrafted by Peruvian weavers.

“We practically rearranged the entire store to get the perfect shot,” says art director Loneta Showell, who worked with longtime ML photographer Michael Shopenn. “They have such a wide array of beautiful patterns, colors and textures, we had a hard time deciding what to shoot — so we just kept taking pictures!”

You can see more of the chic and cheerful showroom — and learn more about è bella’s products and visionary owner Nicole Linton — in our March/April 2010 issue, on newsstands March 2!

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