The prolific reader knows that books can get to be an expensive habit. A new book can cost upwards of $30. That can add up quickly, especially for someone who …
11 Fun Stocking Stuffers From McGuckin Hardware
If we were direct non-Boulderites to the local hardware store to pick up stocking stuffers, they’d probably think we had a few of our own screws loose. But if you …
The Best Holiday Gifts from Boulder Artists and Makers
Holiday shopping is hard enough in a normal year, but 2020 poses a particularly tricky gifting puzzle: In the midst of a pandemic, what could your loved ones possibly want …
Max Martinez at Max Clothing
Don’t be intimidated by the big-name designers in this store. On the other hand, even if you wouldn’t recognize the names of a high-end clothing line, don’t let that stop …
McGuckin: This Isn’t Your Regular Hardware Store
If you’re not from around here, it might seem strange that a hardware store is considered a local hangout in 2020 and one of Boulder’s top attractions. But spend a …
Support Local Shops Online
All but essential stores in Boulder may currently be closed, but there are ways to continue supporting local businesses — and also get the products that you want or need. …
Last-Minute Boulder Gift Guide
A harpist sets the soundtrack at McGuckin’s Hardware Store during the holiday season. Santa himself is taking toy workshop orders on Pearl Street during “St. Nicks on the Bricks.” Come …
What’s New in Downtown Boulder
Pearl Street is glowing with new energy this winter. As you stroll beneath the twinkling holiday lights in downtown Boulder, make sure you set aside time to visit Boulder’s newest …
Online Shoppers’ Holiday Gift Guide
We think the best way to do your holiday shopping is to make it an experience: chai in hand, twinkling lights above you, Flagstaff star glowing on the mountainside in …
Step Inside Boulder’s Unique Chandelier Shop
Anthony Funderburgh sits outside at a well-worn farm table and slides new wires coated with beeswax through the small holes in the arms of a French chandelier. The crystals sparkle …
Weirdest Shops in Boulder County
You can tell a lot about a town by its stores. As the saying goes, where your money is, your heart is. Boulder’s heart will always be just a little …
Boulder’s Best Locally Owned Shops
This isn’t your ordinary mall. Many malls are packed with chain stores, anchored by big-box retailers, department stores and national restaurant branches. Walk inside and you could be Anywhere, USA. …
The Best Boulder Souvenirs That Aren’t Cliche
Keychains and kitschy T-shirts may have cut it as souvenirs from past vacations, but an epic trip to Boulder warrants bringing back some equally epic souvenirs. Here’s where you can …
Boulder’s Shopping Districts
Boulder’s got everything to fill your shopping bags: high-end designers, bargains, chains, one-of-a-kind local goodies. And while you’ll find shops scattered across the city, many cluster together in convenient shopping …
What’s New at the Twenty Ninth Street Mall
In true Boulder style, this mall is far from ordinary. It’s destination-worthy, even if you aren’t looking to go shopping. Get gourmet cookies, wander through an interactive art museum that’s …
Meet Your Maker: Up Close With J Albrecht Designs
If you’re lucky, you might get a glimpse of real makers’ magic when you walk past the windows of J Albrecht Designs on the west end of the Pearl Street …
Where to Shop for Men’s Clothing in Boulder
Women shop more than men. That’s what the statistics overwhelmingly show. Men are beginning to shop a little more, according to one Nielsen study (even though women continue to dominate …
A Closer Look at Barbara and Company
The best collection is yours. That’s how Kathy King thinks of fashion. True style is whatever looks and feels best on you. What you will wear and feel yourself in. The …
Do Your Homework: Eat This Before Your Trip to Boulder
Want to get to know Boulder before you visit? Try a little eating “homework.” You’ll find the materials you need in your local grocer or natural foods store. You probably …
How to Plan a Girlfriends’ Getaway to Boulder
When it comes to “girls trips” some cities seem to get all the love: Vegas, Miami, Napa Valley, maybe Scottsdale. Now for a wild card? Boulder. This charmingly eccentric town …