Recap // Big Eat 2015

This years' big eat, hosted by eat denver was everything a foodie was looking for... dozens of the top restaurants in town serving up delicious small plates to sample all night, along with drinks and entertainment to keep the energy going. I was introduced to some new restaurants that I had previously never heard of and also got to taste some places I have yet to visit. The evening was a success and I cannot wait to attend again next year.

Big eat was held in the galleria of denver center of performing arts. The evening was one of the warmest we have had this summer but that did not stop the hundreds of guests who filled the space with a mission to taste and sip their way through over 40+ booths. The galleria's open-air space had a heavenly scent all night as restaurants produced beautiful and tasty dishes for guests to enjoy. Sadly a couple of the restaurants I was looking forward to trying most, beatrice + woodsley and beast + bottle,  were bombarded as the doors opened, leaving only crumbs on their tablecloths 30 minutes into the event. 

However, there were plenty of delicious dishes that left a lasting impression on me and my palette. Bubu served up a refreshing cold-rice noodle dish with grilled shrimp, crispy shallots and asian herbs that blew me away. The dish was my favorite of the evening and had a great balance of flavors and texture. D bar did not disappoint with their light and airy cream puffs; there were 3 renditions to try and my fav was the strawberries n' cream as it was not overly sugary. Another standout was panzano's hand-rolled agnolotti; I cannot remember the filling but it was some type of protein and topped with micro-greens and a light gastrique that was heavenly. Ryan loved tag's hamachi crudo with coconut, slivers of kumquat and pickled cherries and also indulged in a few of jax's freshly shucked oysters (so jealous!). Sugarmill also impressed us with their meyer lemon chiffon cake with blueberry compote; the presentation was gorgeous and the flavors were even better. 

As a non-drinker at this event, I was of course so happy to see one of my favorite local business, happy leaf kombucha was in attendance; they were pouring 2 different types of kombucha but the standout for me was the hibiscus, lemon + ginger version. Teatulia also had a booth on-site but their non-alcoholic samplings were gone within 30-45 minutes which was quite disappointing as it was hot and there were no other virgin beverage options available. My suggestion to big eat would be to offer water stations or non-alcoholic options at all of the cocktail bars on site because it was quite the walk to happy leaf every time I wanted to quench my thirst in the 90+ heat. 

Overall big eat did it again, producing a wonderful event that was well-attended and executed fairly well. The food of course was the standout, as it should be, and left me filled to the brim upon leaving. I hope all who attended had as much fun as I did and those who could not make it, add it to your 'must attend' list for 2016. It was awesome to participate in this event on behalf of eat denver and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with them 2 years in a row now. Check out more of the fun at big eat's facebook page, here. 

To see last year's big eat post, click here.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by denver eat, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

Eat Denver // Big Eat 2015

The summer food scene is heating up and it feels like the weather is finally starting to cooperate with al fresco dining, patio happy hours and one of my favorite parts about summer... food festivals. The annual big eat, presented by eat denver is taking place next week at the galleria at the denver performing arts complex and I am so excited to be attending for my 2nd year in a row.

Culinary diversity is celebrated at big eat with over 40+ independent restaurants serving up tasty samplings from their menus, local distillers pouring craft beers and top mixologists shaking refreshing cocktails for an evening in the open air. This event is not just a party, it is an opportunity to interact with some of the most note-worthy peeps in the food industry all while supporting eat denver; a non-profit association promoting the value of independent dining in our community.

I cannot wait to sample my way through the event, especially when some of my favorite restaurants will be on site including beatrice + woodsley, duo restaurant, jax fish house, north country, stuben's and d bar. There are still tickets available for purchase so click here to get yours today.

It is going to be an awesome event and I am so grateful to be attending again, on behalf of eat denver. I will of course be sharing a full recap and posting on my instagram and twitter accounts so you can follow along in the fun. 

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by denver eat, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

Recap // Top Taco 2015

Nearly 2 weeks ago at sculpture park in downtown denver, over 50 restaurants, 30+ tequila brands and thousands of denver foodies, taco-enthusiasts and in general, hungry people, came together for a night dedicated to the humble taco. The massive storm that rolled into the city did not stop the crowds and after a bit of a delay, the evening was spent celebrating tacos and tequilas by the masses. It was denver's top taco and the night did not disappoint in the food and drink category by a long shot.

Some of denver's hottest and most well-known restaurants competed for the naming rights of top taco 2015. Each competitor submitted a taco for a panel of judges and for the public to vote on; the taco could be from the restaurants' menu or a specialty item they created for the night. Simultaneously, a pretty fierce margarita competition was in play; with every restaurant creating their version of the best marg to be voted on as well. There was an obscene amount of food and drink to consume and I only wish my stomach was large enough to sample my way through all 50 tacos. Sadly I will admit, I probably only made it through 1/3 of them before I had to throw in the towel.

(pictures of the many taco and margarita samplings along with an aerial shot via) 

There were some serious contenders in my book for 'top taco' of the evening. One of my favorites was ironically, the first taco I tasted from north country. They turned out a lightly grilled fish taco accompanied by chopped cabbage, a chipolte creama and a pico salsa; the balance of flavor and texture played perfectly in the hand-made corn tortillas. Work and class had a flavor-packed cochinita pibil taco... slow-roasted pork cooked in banana leaves that was then shredded and served with a cilantro-lime slaw and slivers of crunchy radish. A slightly out-of-the-box option came from kachina southwestern grill; the mojave navajo taco was an indian fry-bread 'tortilla' topped with rich duck confit, pickled cactus, crispy duck cracklings and a nutty manchengo cheese. The taco was reminiscent of chicken and waffles and tasted like brunch. I will admit, I probably ate 3 of these suckers they were so good.

Sweet cow ice cream brought their oh-so-good sweet treats out for the masses which was a nice break from all the taco tastings. In addition, edge restaurant did a dessert taco with macerated strawberries and la loma served up churros with chocolate to satisfy those with a sweet tooth.

(ryan and I  /  jalisco truck  /  ashley and ryan enjoying their dessert taco  /  margs with garnishes in vibrant colors  /  the dancing sculptures at dusk)

I sadly was unable to sample my way through the 30+ margarita offerings but lucky for me, ryan and our friends were more than willing sample and share their feedback. There were a ton of cocktails featuring fresh herbs, flowers and peppers which made for gorgeous presentations. Pinche taqueria shook up a chartreuse marg with sugar snap peas, cilantro, serrano pepper, agave nectar and fresh lime which tasted like a summer in a glass. Another hit was central bistro + bar's la flor margarita; a silver tequila mixed with hibiscus simple syrup, a splash of grapefruit and a chile-salt-sugar rim to bring all the flavors together. Road soda bar had a red-pepper infused marg that looked heavenly and apparently tasted fresh and flavorful. My girlfriend's ashley and tara were swooning over billy's inn cucumber margarita; the well balanced and light flavors were perfect to sip on as we strolled through sculpture park.

The evening as a whole was a major success. This was by-far the largest attended event which made for a bit of chaos getting to each food and drink stand but definitely brought an energy unlike any other food event I have attended before. I now have a handful of restaurants I will be itching to get into soon to enjoy their tacos again and this event will be one I am looking forward to attending again next summer too.



Disclosure: This post was sponsored by the denver's top taco, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

Spring Dinner with Door to Door Organics

I am so happy to announce that my partnership with door to door organics is continuing so I can bring you seasonally-fresh ideas for entertaining, cooking at home and eating healthy. Seriously, if you have not checked out door to door organics, you need to... stat; they are a kick-ass company delivering fresh and organic produce to your doorstep, along with a huge selection of grocery products ranging from humanely raised meats, farm-fresh milk, gourmet cheeses and sustainable fished seafood. 

Before the cooler weather rolled into denver last week, ryan and I pulled the cover off of our grill to sear off some tenderloin steaks for a low-key weeknight meal for two. My latest door to door organics delivery included a bag of crisp green beans, a small sweet yellow onion, a lemon and some sprigs of fresh dill. I decided to take these ingredients, along with a couple items I already had on hand, and create an easy dinner to enjoy while watching survivor on the couch.

(cutting up my delicious green beans)

I cut my green beans into smaller pieces and blanched them in a pot of salted boiling water for a couple of minutes. Afterward, I submerged my green beans in an ice bath to not only stop the cooking process but to also maintain their bright green color. To add a little extra flavor to my veggies, I crisped up some bacon lardons (a fancy word for 'pieces') while also sautéing some diced onions. At this point ryan put our steaks on the grill and seared them up to a perfect medium-rare. I quickly tossed some noodles into a pot of boiling water to combine with my dill sprigs, a squeeze of lemon and a bit of red pepper flakes for a simple side dish. Right before we ate, I combined my bacon, onion and green beans on the stove to bring everything together.

(searing our tenderloins on the grill while also mixing up a simple but flavorful green bean salad)

This was not a complex meal by any means and from beginning to end, it took us about 30 minutes. On a weeknight, I am all about simple dishes that pack a lot of flavor but not a lot of time.  I used the same 2 pans to make my green beans and pasta dishes which cut back on the clean up big time too. 

(dinner is served; grilled steaks with a green bean, bacon and sauteed onion salad with a light dill and lemon pasta)

Door to door organics is great for meal planning and is the perfect vehicle to help you come up with fresh dishes based upon your weekly deliveries. I hope our simple weeknight dinner for two gets you inspired to cook at home and bring fresh and seasonally-inspired meals to your family. #joydelivered

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by the door to door organics, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway! 

Door to Door Organics // Winner Winner

Thank you to all the participants in my door to door organics giveaway. I am happy to announce that ashley w. is our lucky winner winner, chicken dinner and will be recieving a $50 gift card to start enjoying the healthy and delicious produce available from door to door organics. hooray!

Everyone can still use the promo code BEWELLCO15 for $10 off your first order at door to door organics. #joydelivered

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by the door to door organics, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

Cooking with Door to Door Organics

Last week I debuted my partnership with door to door organics (check out that post here) and I am back today to share some of the other fun snacks and meals I have been enjoying with my fresh produce. Over the past couple of months our house has been filled with a bounty of fruits and veggies, helping us reach for healthy snacks versus going for the convenient-but-horrible bag of chips. Similarly, I have been meal planning around the fresh produce in our fridge, leading to more seasonally-inspired meals and meatless dishes.

I have found a new love for sliced apples because of justin's honey-almond butter. This is my go-to snack at least once a week while I am at the office. Tea is also on constant replay so, a couple fresh lemons have really stepped up my tea game. Finally, a simple crudite plate with a little ranch dip makes eating raw veggie extra fun and delicious. I love to have veggie plates for a light lunch and they are also one of the easiest appetizers to whip up for a crowd.

Last week ryan and I made stir fry for dinner utilizing the many veggies we had on hand from door to door organics. We sauteed carrots, onions, brocolli and mushrooms with a bit of fresh ginger, red pepper flakes, a few glugs of tamari and a splash of toasted sesame oil. At the last minute we added in some chicken to make it a bit more hearty and the dinner turned out great... plus leftovers for lunch the next day. 

Here is one more reminder about the $50 gift card I am giving away from door to door organics. This giveaway ends on friday 3/20 so make sure you sign up. Also, if you want to try door to door organics out for yourself, use the promo code BEWELLCO15 for $10 off your first order. #joydelivered

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by the door to door organics, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

Door to Door Organics // #joydelivered

If you have read my blog before, then you know I am a major foodie. I love finding new recipes, eating out, learning about ingredients and even reading cookbooks cover to cover. It is a passion of mine that I am proud to protest. So, when door to door organics reached out to me about trying their services, I of course, jumped at the chance.

Door to door organics partners with farmers to bring fresh, organic and good-food groceries right to your doorstep. They not only offer amazing seasonal produce but also have a huge selection of products ranging from free-range eggs, humanely raised meats, artisan breads and fresh juices. Customers can schedule for weekly or bi-weekly deliveries based upon one’s household size.

For the past couple of months I have been receiving the bitty box on a bi-weekly basis which is perfect for 1-2 people. My deliveries have a mix of both fruits and veggies including common produce, along with a few items that I would not typically buy at the store. I love that I can count on commonly known produce to be delivered but I get to try try new-to-me ingredients through this program. 

It is currently stone fruit and citrus season so I have been tasting my way through several apple and citrus varieties along with locally grown potatoes, loose rainbow carrots, swiss chard, fennel bulbs, cucumbers and sweet petite peppers, to name a few. One of my favorite features is the personalized menu that I can access through the door to door organics site. Each week I get to see what items are coming my way and make any substitutions to my order if necessary.

A few weeks ago when it was unbearably cold in Denver, my door to door organics box happened to include nearly every ingredient needed for my favorite potato leek soup. It was so convenient to whip up a batch of this warm and comforting soup while also knowing that my produce was fresh, organic and free of chemicals.

Door to door organics has been an amazing partner for south on broadway and their team is offering up some serious love to all of you… my loyal readers so you can experience their services and products too! I am giving away a $50 gift card to door to door organics through the rafflecopter below. In addition, door to door organics is offering everyone $10 off your order when you use the promo code BEWELLCO15.

I will be sharing more about my door to door organics partnership next week. Until then, make sure you sign up for this awesome giveaway!

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by the door to door organics, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

Recap // 5280 Dines

There was a buzz around the streets of governor's park last week and it made the air smell rich, the lights twinkle bright and the atmosphere highly energetic. 5280 dines, the celebratory event hosted by 5280 magazine and bonanno concepts, highlighted the mag's top 25 restaurants in the denver area by bringing together the elite chefs of the city with dozens of foodies, at 4 restaurants, on 1 night.

(left and bottom right via todd clark photography)

Diners feasted their way through a progressive dinner at mizuna, luca, vesper lounge and bones, while sipping craft cocktails and listening to the beautiful music created by the colorado symphony. Each of the bonanno restaurants served as the locations for the progressive dinner and were themed around a specific protein (duck, fish, pork and lamb). However, there were over a dozen chefs from other local top restaurants around town serving up small plates featuring each protien. The evening benefited the national multiple sclerosis society.

My favorite dish of the evening was from stephen mccary of mizuna. He prepared a roasted duck with a creamy risotto and fresh arugula salad, dressed with a not-too-sweet cherry demi glaze. It was earthy, comforting and set the tone of the night on a very high note. Acorn also stood out with their playful ramen dish, served up in mini to-go containers; the broth was slurp-worthy and the richness of the pork belly was well balanced by the addition of bok choy and green onions. I was also a huge fan of luca's suckling pig which was plated with some of the most delicious slow-cooked white beans, cipollini onions and herbs I have ever tasted. I also must mention that the truffle cheese shop had a beautiful display of artisanal cheeses that I went back and sampled... more than once. 

(left and bottom right via todd clark photography)

Bonanno concepts bar manager came up with custom cocktails to feature in each restaurant and the boozy concoctions were a nice touch to the beer and wine offerings. I was smitten with vesper lounge's r+t, a rum and tonic drink that included house-made tonic and a splash of grapefruit. There tasty cocktail menu is now one of the many reasons I will be heading back to vesper lounge in the near future.

Overall the evening was a true success and a wonderful celebration of what I love so very very much, delicious food. Everything was put together with such pride and it was fun to be included in one of the more intimate dining events held in denver. The current issues of 5280 magazine is on news stands now so make sure you pick up a copy too.

5280 Dines

Denver's best restaurants; everyone has their list of favorites but the validation comes when 5280 magazine puts out their 25 best restaurants list (which will be on newsstands in october) to see if your top-picks match up with the elite food critics of denver. I have shared the 2012 and 2013 lists over the past two years and it has always been a passion of mine to dine at the new-hot spots in denver... and I won't lie, I love when they make the 5280 list. 

With the 2014 list about to hit newsstands, I reached out to 5280 magazine to see what was in store. I am excited to share that the magazine is hosting a new event-concept to celebrate this years' best restaurant list. 5280 dines will be taking place on september 28th with a progressive dining experience where guests will enjoy a multi-course meal paired with cocktails and live music from the colorado symphony. 5280 has teamed up with one of the top restaurateurs in denver, frank bonanno of bonanno concepts to host the event at some of his tasty locations... mizuna, vesper lounge, bones and luca d'italia. This is the first time all 4 restaurants will be closed to the public and diners will be able to enjoy their beverages in the streets of govonor's park. 

I am so excited to be part of 5280 dines and I cannot wait to share all the fun with you. Luca d'italia is one of my personal favorite dining spots in town so, any chance I get to enjoy their food is a win in my book. Tickets for 5280 dines are still available for purchase here and will support the national multiple sclerosis society of colorado. Don't wait, only 100 tickets are being sold to the public. 

Recap // Denver Burger Battle

The smoky haze over sculpture park on august 7th was nothing to be alarmed by; how could it be when the the air was filled with the delicious scent of burgers getting grilled up by the hundreds. The denver burger battle was a food-lovers paradise... 12 burgers from some of the top restaurants in town, endless pours from tasty craft breweries and a couple sweet treats to end the night in a state of utter discomfort, in the best way possible.

This was my first year attending the denver burger battle so I didn't know what to expect. I just knew I needed some good judges by my side so I brought my husband and dad with me as they are burger lovers just like me. As we made our way from line to line, tasting quarter portions of each submitted entry, we realized that our stomachs were going to need to step it into overdrive to make it through the night. 

There were some seriously amazing burgers served up and I only wish I had a hollow leg to make room for seconds of their tasty offerings. Larkburger's all american burger which was topped with dijon, western slope vine-ripened tomatoes, georgia onion, vail valley rocket and oregon cheddar was served on a griddled brioche bun and it was my favorite of the night. Its iconic burger toppings were perfectly balanced and the slightly-salty patty tasted amazing and stood out from its competition. My runner up burger of the evening belonged to williams & graham. Their steak burger was made from western daughters ground beef, a double-creamed cheese called port salut and caramelized onions on a soft bun. This burger was indulgent, on-point and one I would happily eat on a regular basis.

I was only able to stomach (literally) 11 of the 12 burgers served up and sadly my top 2 favorites did not come out as the people's choice or judge's choice for the night. However, crave real burgers walked away with both titles with their 'love stinks' burger... garlic cream cheese, whole garlic, onions, roasted red peppers, bacon and a pepper aioli.

Seriously, this was one of my favorite nights of the summer. This event was so well put together, the caliber of the restaurants was impressive and the ambiance was welcoming and fun. I will admit, eating the equivalent of 3 full burgers in one night plus drinking is not something I could do more than once a year. However, come summer 2015, you can bet that I will be getting my ticket for another night of fun.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by the denver burger battle, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

Ice Cream Social // West Elm

Did you know that july is national ice cream month? I didn't either until west elm contacted me about their #wescream2014 event in honor of the sweet treat and summer's best non-holiday-holiday-event. 

West elm celebrated by hosting ice cream socials across the country in their stores on july 19th. I brought my sister who is an ice cream lover, just like me. We shopped the stores' great summer line while also falling head-over-heels for west elm's collaboration with local artists; check out the products and additional info here. Denver's aiko pops were on hand to enjoy which was perfect because it was in the 90's and hot was an understatement on how I felt once I walked out of the store.

The ice cream social was a great excuse to have some wonderful time with my sister. I could not have asked for a better day or better company to enjoy some ice cream and a little shopping with.

Denver's Big Eat // Wrap Up

Last thursday was denver's big eat... a night focused on food, drinks and celebrating the local independent food scene of denver. Oh, and it was a blast! The folks from eat denver took great care of us as we made our way through endless small plates from nearly 40 restaurants, sipped craft cocktails + local brews, plus enjoyed a stunning sunset from the denver center for performing arts's balcony.

There was some seriously delicious food on hand from a ton of fantastic restaurants. By far my favorite snack of the night was vesper lounge's 'funion' topped with a cilantro-lime creme fraiche and an edible flower, light but full of flavor. Other highlights included bones' crispy sriracha hot chicken meatball, the creamy vanilla panna cotta with a berry couli from marco's coal-fired pizza and a sticky-toffee whiskey cupcake from colt + grey that went down way too easy. 

With it being a warm night, I was also happy to see a couple renditions of gazpacho for a cool bite, as well as plenty of tartars and antipasti type dishes. Ryan was a fan of steve's snappin dogs, they were serving up a loaded hotdog with a side of baked beans + a shot of beer. As you can guess, I took his word for it. 

As for the beverages, we frequented the crazy mountain brewery's stand often throughout the night as well as the whiskey cocktails from leopold's bros. I found a new love too, happy leaf kombucha which was a great non-alcoholic option at the event and very refreshing in between bites. 

The evening was just so much fun and great example of the denver food scene in the summer months. Again, I have to give a huge thank you to eat denver for hosting us at this year's big eat. What a huge success and a wonderful night out!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by denver eat, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

Denver's Big Eat

The summer foodie scene in denver is all about al fresco dining, weekend food festivals, farmers markets loaded with locally grown produce, a pretty hot food truck scene and food-focused events. Seriously, if you are eating inside there is something wrong because almost every night of the week, there is at least 1 amazing reason to get outdoors and enjoy a meal in the gorgeous summer air. 

For example, next thursday is denver's big eat. Nearly 40 local restaurants, distillers, winemakers and brewers will be on-hand for a night full of eating + drinking at the beautiful galleria theatre in the denver performing arts center. I am super excited to be attending this event, on behalf of eat denver, so I can come back here and share all of the fun with you. I cannot wait to taste my way through some of the best indie restaurants in town and see how they showcase the bounty of locally grown/raised ingredients available in the heart of summer.

If you have not yet purchased a ticket, they are still available (regular admission, VIP and group balconies), just click here. 

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by denver eat, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

Denver Burger Battle

Once a year, for one evening only, 12 of the best burger spots in all of denver come together to compete for bragging rights (while also raising money for a pretty awesome charity) at the mecca of all things hamburger... denver's burger battle. I have wanted to go to this event for years and have somehow always missed it but not this year, not 2014. 

The very kind founders of denver burger battle, jeremy and kelly kossler, have graciously given me a press pass to attend the event and taste my way though the juicy, messy, spicy, unusual and of course, delicious burgers so I can come back and report to all of you. To say I am excited is a total understatement because I am pumped to be part of this hugely popular event!

Some of my favorite restaurants in town are battling this year including st. ellie, park burger and the populist but I am also interested to see what restaurants like acorn, old major and williams and graham come up with that would warrant either the people's choice and/or judge's choice awards at the end of the night. I could not possibly attend this event alone and eat all 12 yummy burgers without a discerning opinion or two, so I am bringing 2 well qualified burger-lovers with me, my dad and husband. 

There are still a few tickets left to this year's denver burger battle so, click here to buy tickets of your own. The price is a little steep but with unlimited free tastes of all the burgers, and unlimited beverages all night, and 100% of all proceeds go towards aiding hunger relief... it is worth the price tag. 

Again, a huge thanks to denver burger battle for sponsoring this post and giving me access to their event. I cannot wait to share my experience with you guys after the event on august 8th.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by denver burger battle, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

One Kings Lane // Reflect Your Style

One kings lane recently reached out to me about their 'reflect your style campaign' and I jumped on the opportunity to partner up. If you have not heard of one kings lane... you need to visit their site and sign up; you will then have access to their online curated collections of home decor that will help you find unique and beautiful pieces for your home. I am a huge fan of the site which makes this series even more fun to be a part of.

The 'reflect your style campaign' asked bloggers across the country to create gorgeous, personalized vanities featuring a statement mirror from one kings lane's latest collection. I love classic furniture with architectural details and I am a sucker for gold accents so, I wanted my mirror, the pièce de résistance of any vanity, to add a bit of earthiness and bring balance to the over all look. 

(sconces  /  desk  /  bench  /  tray)

No vanity is complete without a collection of beauty products but if you are like me, they can get a bit disorganized. I love using old flower vases to collect my eye-shadow pods + nail lacquers; they seem to look so much more organized and appealing than when they are tossed in a drawer. I also love corralling my perfumes and accessories in pretty trays, like this etched brass tray, currently available on one kings lane. Finally, to inject a bit of personal style (fitting for a vanity), I added a couple prints to hang as a gallery wall adjacent to the vanity.  

(only print  /  looking good print  /  love print  /  kisses print)

One kings lane will be choosing a handful of bloggers to feature in their 'reflect your style campaign' on their site in the coming weeks. I will do a link up once the post goes live for all you lovely readers to check out but in the mean time, jump on over and start shopping for your home at one kings lane!

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by one kings lane, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!

Goldstar // My First Giveaway

If you read my blog often then you know that I am always up to something around denver; attending a film festival, catching a comedy show, watching live music or cheering on my favorite team. So, when I found out that goldstar, a new ticketing company, was launching in denver today, I instantly wanted to learn more. 

Goldstar is the world's biggest online ticketing booth, giving members access to purchase tickets to the best live entertainment in denver. The best part, creating a membership is free and members receive customized emails with upcoming events ranging from sports, theatre, music, comedy and family entertainment.

Today I am happy to announce that I am hosting my very first giveaway on this little blog of mine, courtesy of goldstar! I am giving away a pair of tickets to the upcoming cirque du soleil show amaluna which is playing now through august 25th in denver. However, the show is heading to cities such as minneapolis, san francisco and san jose later this year. To enter, create a membership on goldstar and login to see the dates and times available for amaluna. Then leave a comment win the rafflecopter below to win (colorado residents only). Good luck everyone! 

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by goldstar, however, all opinions expressed here are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who allow me to continue creating new content for South on Broadway!