2017 was the first time I put together a post featuring my favorite cheek palettes from the year, which was mostly a result of there being enough variety to merit picking favorites, and 2019 didn’t see a slowdown. I reviewed 62 cheek palettes from duos to trios and larger. Once you read through my list, it’ll be exceedingly obvious that I favor duos! I find that duos offer better value–two for the price of one–but are easier to work with, store, and you can pick the duo that’ll work perfectly for you rather than a larger palette where a couple of shades might not work well at all. CoverFX’s Monochromatic Cheek Duos were one of my favorite products that I reviewed this past year. I was also happy to see Natasha Denona extend her cheek palettes with the Icy Nude/Pink-Champagne duo along with the Bloom and Tan quads. Clinique continued to release new Cheek Pop trios this year and long-time readers will know I love me a good Cheek Pop!
Temptalia’s Favorite Cheek Duos & Palettes | 2019Cover FX Warm Honey Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) contains a satiny, medium brown blush with a more shimmery, peachy-brown blush. The... Cover FX Warm Honey Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) contains a satiny, medium brown blush with a more shimmery, peachy-brown blush. The... Cover FX Sweet Mulberry Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) includes a cooler, deeper plum with more of a matte finish paired with a... Cover FX Sweet Mulberry Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) includes a cooler, deeper plum with more of a matte finish paired with a... Natasha Denona Bloom Blush & Glow Palette ($55.00 for 0.48 oz.) is a new cheek palette that includes a cream highlighter, cream blush, powder... Natasha Denona Bloom Blush & Glow Palette ($55.00 for 0.48 oz.) is a new cheek palette that includes a cream highlighter, cream blush, powder...
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Clinique On the Glow Cheek Pop Palette ($29.50 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition trio of cheek colors--a highlighter, blush, and bronzer--in the... Clinique On the Glow Cheek Pop Palette ($29.50 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition trio of cheek colors--a highlighter, blush, and bronzer--in the... Fenty Beauty Afternoon Snack/Mo' Hunny Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter Duo ($34.00 for 0.24 oz.) contains highlighters in soft, peach-brown and... Fenty Beauty Afternoon Snack/Mo' Hunny Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter Duo ($34.00 for 0.24 oz.) contains highlighters in soft, peach-brown and... Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) includes a richer, deeper coral with a matte finish paired with a shimmering,... Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) includes a richer, deeper coral with a matte finish paired with a shimmering,... Clinique Cool Down Cheek Pop Palette ($29.50 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition trio of Cheek Pops that features one, limited edition and... Clinique Cool Down Cheek Pop Palette ($29.50 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition trio of Cheek Pops that features one, limited edition and... Cover FX Soft Peach Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) contains a soft, peachy matte blush complemented by a slightly richer, shimmering... Cover FX Soft Peach Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) contains a soft, peachy matte blush complemented by a slightly richer, shimmering... Clinique Warm Up Cheek Pop Palette ($29.50 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition trio of blushes with warmer undertones. The three shades performed... Clinique Warm Up Cheek Pop Palette ($29.50 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition trio of blushes with warmer undertones. The three shades performed... Natasha Denona Icy Nude/Pink-Champagne Mini Diamond & Glow ($19.00 for 0.141 oz.) includes a highlighter and blush, both of which originally appeared... Natasha Denona Icy Nude/Pink-Champagne Mini Diamond & Glow ($19.00 for 0.141 oz.) includes a highlighter and blush, both of which originally appeared... Cover FX Pink Dahlia Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) contains a matte, coral blush and a shimmery, warm pink blush. The two coordinated... Cover FX Pink Dahlia Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) contains a matte, coral blush and a shimmery, warm pink blush. The two coordinated... Cover FX Mojave Mauve Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) contains two, warmer pink hues, one with a matte finish and one with a more... Cover FX Mojave Mauve Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) contains two, warmer pink hues, one with a matte finish and one with a more... Natasha Denona Tan Bronze & Glow Palette ($55.00 for 0.4 oz.) is for those who love gilded gold, wet and shiny-looking bronze god/goddess kind of... Natasha Denona Tan Bronze & Glow Palette ($55.00 for 0.4 oz.) is for those who love gilded gold, wet and shiny-looking bronze god/goddess kind of... Hourglass Ghost (Holiday 2019) Ambient Lighting Blush Quad ($58.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that features two brand-new shades,... Hourglass Ghost (Holiday 2019) Ambient Lighting Blush Quad ($58.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that features two brand-new shades,... MAC Light Star-Dipped Face Compact ($42.50 for 0.48 oz.) is a new, limited edition quad that features two blushes and two highlighters, all of which... MAC Light Star-Dipped Face Compact ($42.50 for 0.48 oz.) is a new, limited edition quad that features two blushes and two highlighters, all of which... Tarte Tarteist Pro Glow & Blush Palette ($45.00 for 1.18 oz.) is a cheek palette that features one highlighter, one bronzer, and four blushes. I quite... Tarte Tarteist Pro Glow & Blush Palette ($45.00 for 1.18 oz.) is a cheek palette that features one highlighter, one bronzer, and four blushes. I quite...
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Your Year in Review: Cheek PalettesI thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!
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As 2019 winds down, it’s time to kick off my best of 2019 posts! (You can check out best of 2018 if you missed it.) Bronzer is a category that doesn’t get a lot of love throughout the year; there are more reliable, holy grail permanent favorites (like Benefit Hoola) but not a lot of new-for-2019 kind of products. Below, you’ll find my favorites that I reviewed this year that were available as a standalone product (not in a palette), which was taken from a group of just over 30 possibilities. I’m glad that Tantalize returned in its permanent packaging and was just as good as before. It was nice to see a bronzer range that offered more depth for more skin tones, and unsurprisingly, Fenty was the one to do it.
Temptalia’s Favorite Bronzers | 2019Physicians Formula Endless Summer Butter Bronzer ($14.99 for 0.38 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm red undertones and a satin sheen. It... Physicians Formula Endless Summer Butter Bronzer ($14.99 for 0.38 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm red undertones and a satin sheen. It... Cover FX Sunkissed Bronze Monochromatic Bronzer Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) is the lighter of the two bronzer duos available. It has more of a golden... Cover FX Sunkissed Bronze Monochromatic Bronzer Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) is the lighter of the two bronzer duos available. It has more of a golden... Marc Jacobs Beauty Tantalize (106) O!Mega Bronzer ( for oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had... Marc Jacobs Beauty Tantalize (106) O!Mega Bronzer ( for oz.) is a medium-dark, rosy brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had... Physicians Formula Brazilian Glow Butter Bronzer ($14.99 for 0.38 oz.) is a medium-dark gold with warm, almost olive undertones paired with a luminous... Physicians Formula Brazilian Glow Butter Bronzer ($14.99 for 0.38 oz.) is a medium-dark gold with warm, almost olive undertones paired with a luminous... Cover FX Suntan Bronze Monochromatic Bronzer Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) contains a deeper, red-toned brown with a matte finish and a medium,... Cover FX Suntan Bronze Monochromatic Bronzer Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) contains a deeper, red-toned brown with a matte finish and a medium,... Colour Pop LA Pressed Powder Bronzer ($8.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty brown with subtle, warm red undertones and a matte finish. The... Colour Pop LA Pressed Powder Bronzer ($8.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty brown with subtle, warm red undertones and a matte finish. The... Dior Soft Terra (001) Diorskin Mineral Nude Bronze ($49.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a light brown with warm undertones that leaned slightly orange and less... Dior Soft Terra (001) Diorskin Mineral Nude Bronze ($49.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a light brown with warm undertones that leaned slightly orange and less... Fenty Beauty Coco Naughty Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer ($30.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warm undertones that seemed more... Fenty Beauty Coco Naughty Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer ($30.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warm undertones that seemed more... Tom Ford Beauty Terra Soleil Glow Bronzer ($70.00 for 0.3 oz.) is a light-medium brown with subtle, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had... Tom Ford Beauty Terra Soleil Glow Bronzer ($70.00 for 0.3 oz.) is a light-medium brown with subtle, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had... Fenty Beauty Shady Biz Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer ($30.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a medium, yellowed brown with warm undertones and a matte finish.... Fenty Beauty Shady Biz Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer ($30.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a medium, yellowed brown with warm undertones and a matte finish.... Fenty Beauty Inda Sun Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer ($30.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a light brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. ... Fenty Beauty Inda Sun Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer ($30.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a light brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. ... Glossover Breakdown93%Average Score
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Your Year in Review: Bronzer EditionI thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!
via https://www.temptalia.com/bronzers-2019-editors-favorites/ 1.) Figure out if you can dupe it, whether that’s very similar shades that you already own or by layering two or three products together or just recreating a theme/vibe with what you own. 2.) Be aware of your goals and how giving in might make those harder to achieve. 3.) Push pause and give...
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via https://www.temptalia.com/what-are-your-tips-for-resisting-new-beauty-products/ Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette ($25.00) is a new mini palette that feature three new shades and two repromotes (Golden Flesh and Seed). Here are swatches before we get into all the year-end posts! Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow PaletteGallery Options
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Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette Natasha Denona Glam Mini Eyeshadow Palette via https://www.temptalia.com/natasha-denona-glam-mini-eyeshadow-palette-swatches/ Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Palette ($65.00) is a new, limited edition palette that sold out within a couple of hours. Smoked Amethyst is a repeated shade while the other five are new. Bronze Nebula is likely similar to at least one past shade by the brand, but the name itself is unique, and this was the shade that arrived shattered and was not salvageable (only what was still clinging to the edge of the pan). It was packaged fine, so I don’t know why it broke in transit. Pat McGrath reached out within minutes of this post going live and will replace it — I’ll re-shoot photos when I receive! Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP PaletteGallery Options
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Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Pat McGrath Dark Galaxy MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette via https://www.temptalia.com/pat-mcgrath-dark-galaxy-mthrshp-eyeshadow-palette-swatches/ Marc Jacobs Beauty See-quins Liquid Eyeshadow ($24.00 for 0.19 fl. oz.) is supposed to be long-wearing with “all-day, crease- and fallout-resistant sparkle” that you “swipe on and blend” for “instant, fuss-free dazzle.” They’re supposed to have “customiz[able]” coverage that can be sheered out or built up for “high-impact dazzle.” Some shades had more medium coverage while a few had semi-opaque to opaque coverage, and most of them were easy enough to sheer out for more of a wash of color. The doe-foot applicator was comfortable to use but tended to over-apply the product, so I’d recommend using a separate tool to pick up product off the doe-foot applicator and then using that separate tool to apply the product to the eye area. The texture was more of a whipped mousse–airy but wet–that was quick to dry down to a long-wearing, crease- and transfer-resistant formula that didn’t suffer from fallout. I think if you were someone who accidentally rubbed your eye, it’s possible that a couple of sparkles or a small chunk of the product could flake off, but I didn’t experience flaking just wearing it over a 12-hour period. As most of the shades had larger flecks of sparkle, they did not always build up in a flattering way; the finish can look somewhat chunky, almost raised or more textured on the lid, when built up (I would not go more than two layers), though in person I find that it’s harder to “see” that added texture. Marc Jacobs Beauty Topaz Flash (90) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a medium-dark, golden taupe with warm undertones... Marc Jacobs Beauty Topaz Flash (90) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a medium-dark, golden taupe with warm undertones... Marc Jacobs Beauty Gleam Girl (82) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a soft copper with moderate, warm undertones and a... Marc Jacobs Beauty Gleam Girl (82) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a soft copper with moderate, warm undertones and a... Marc Jacobs Beauty Copperazzi (86) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with strong, warm orange... Marc Jacobs Beauty Copperazzi (86) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with strong, warm orange...
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Smoked Glass (84) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warm undertones and... Marc Jacobs Beauty Smoked Glass (84) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warm undertones and... Marc Jacobs Beauty Shimmy Dip (78) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a light gold with moderate, warm yellow undertones... Marc Jacobs Beauty Shimmy Dip (78) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) is a light gold with moderate, warm yellow undertones... Marc Jacobs Beauty Moonstoned (76) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) seemed to have a more translucent base with flecks of... Marc Jacobs Beauty Moonstoned (76) See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow ($26.00 for 0.19 oz.) seemed to have a more translucent base with flecks of...
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Reader ReviewsMarc Jacobs Beauty See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow Marc Jacobs Beauty See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow Marc Jacobs Beauty See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow Marc Jacobs Beauty See-quins Glam Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow via https://www.temptalia.com/best-of-marc-jacobs-beauty-see-quins-liquid-eyeshadows/ As the start of a new year (and a new decade) draws near, it’s time to look ahead at what the next revolution around the sun will bring us. In Denver, the beginning of each year is punctuated with the announcement of new public art projects through the P.S You Are Here (PSYAH) grants, as part of IMAGINE 2020. Last year, PSYAH grants awarded nearly $60,000 to local creative groups and this year the funding reached even higher, with $79,000 provided to 11 projects. The funded (or partially funded) ventures must be short-term projects that exist outdoors and transform underutilized spaces. In the past, these projects have included yarn-bombing by Ladies Fancywork Society at Sloan’s Lake, the mural in the huge drainage canal in Montbello by Thomas “Detour” Evans, the Happy City intervention and the investigation of tiny homes at RedLine. This year, the 11 projects are dominated by ones that recontextualize historical concepts or that focus on environmental stewardship and upcycled materials. If you can’t wait for these to start happening and want to see some public art, check out these 9 things you probably didn’t know are public art projects in Denver. The ProjectsClick to view slideshow.“Bluebird Haiku” by the Bluebird Business Improvement District: $5,000 Haiku are short poems that fit within a simple framework — three lines of text, the first line with five syllables, the second with seven and the final with five again. Haiku are some of the world’s oldest forms of poetry, but in this PSYAH project, the ancient format will be modernized using laser-cut stencils. The Bluebird Business Improvement District (BID) will collect haiku poems from the public, selecting 20 in total based on “creativity and how they capture the essence and history of Colfax Avenue.” Then, students from East High School will cut the stencils and apply them to neighborhood sidewalks. “Safety Through Art Along Via Verde” by BuCu West: $10,000 BuCu West is a development organization along the Morrison corridor in Westwood, focusing on efforts that combine business and culture in order to uplift the local artists and entrepreneurs that make the neighborhood vibrant and energetic. For this PSYAH project, BuCu West wanted to engage more community members with the artistic side of Westwood — an area known for its colorful mural scene — by painting intersection murals and creating large-scale recycled art installations in Friendship Alley. The murals will be designed and implemented by community members, with a focus on youth, and the recycled art piece will be directed by artist Sean Doherty. “Color Field at the Lily Ponds” by City Park Friends and Neighbors: $8,000 Inspired by the Monet exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, “Color Fields at the Lily Ponds” is a whimsical project that will transform the historic Lily Pond space in City Park with painted gardening stakes planted in seedbeds and the drained pond. The effect, as summer blooms appear, will be an abstract vision of colorful fields (or an Impressionist painting). The installation also “aims to recall the history and beauty of the pond area while building momentum for current plans to restore the historic area.” “Swim Club” by Deanne Gertner: $10,000 Deanne Gertner has been gaining traction in the last few years as an artist and advocate who aims to democratize art by offering affordable options to audiences who aren’t in the Blue Chip market and probably never will be. This PSYAH project is no different, and Gertner has chosen an especially interesting locale for it to occur — public swimming pools. Artist-designed pools or installations, in her account, are typically exclusive to privately owned ones. In “Swim Club” Gertner will coordinate with local Colorado artists to produce installations at three public swimming pools — Curtis Park, Green Valley Ranch and Garfield Park. Each installation will be developed off of input from the surrounding neighborhood and could include such activations as projections, shade structures, furniture, inflatables and more. “Upriver Commute” by Helicopter Copter: $10,000 Helicopter Copter is a pseudonym for Michael John McKee, a local creative who loves working with sound and space. Last year, Helicopter Copter was awarded a PSYAH grant with well-known street artist Anthony Garcia Sr. to transform the Dry Gulch trail off West Colfax. This year, Helicopter Copter is working alone on a South Platte River stretch that serves a lot of Denver commuters. His sound installation will “change our relationship to the river and physical space” while also drawing commuters to the river in order to bring attention to our need for fresh, clean water and natural resources. “Out of the Box in District 11” by Montbello Organizing Committee and Pat Milbery: $7,000 Montbello is on a mission to bring more art to the community, from the PSYAH grant last year that allowed Thomas “Detour” Evans to paint an enormous drainage canal, to this year’s PSYAH grant to paint utility boxes. The artist this year is Pat Milbery, founder of So-Gnar Creative Division. He will gather inspiration from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge to paint natural scenery and animals such as bison and black-footed ferrets. The addition of educational components will engage the surrounding residents. “Lunar New Year 2020, Year of the Rat: Community Tree of Fortune and Prosperity” by New Cottage Arts: $10,000 Little Saigon Business District, off Federal Boulevard, is a hub of Asian culture in Denver. In the middle sits a tree, and for this upcoming Lunar New Year, the tree will be decorated with bright red, glow-in-the-dark papier-mache rats to celebrate the coming Year of the Rat. The rats are billed as “whimsical” additions, with each one designed and constructed by community members and youth on certain auspicious days. The glow-in-the-dark paint and weatherproofing, applied by friends, family and volunteers, will allow the rats to exist through some amount of weather and draw the attention of passers-by. “Kennedy Neighborhood Hub” by Parallel Artistic: $4,000 The Kennedy neighborhood in southeast Denver will have a new “Neighborhood Hub” in 2020 thanks to this PSYAH project aimed at transforming a bus stop and family gathering place with colorful placemaking, better crosswalk safety for kids, the addition of a Little Free Library and “public posting/sharing” space. The construction will be aided by community members who will eventually use the space. “The CREATE Mural Project” by Project Voyce: $5,000 The CREATE “Culturally Responsive Engaged Art to Equalize” Mural Project is organized by youth in Denver who will be involved in a semester-long cultural arts class. During the semester, the students will gather images and text that highlight their community’s history. Then, everyone will collage their unique identities and heritage to create a mural that hopefully inspires others to learn about their own communities and past. “The Diversity of Natural Healing” by UCAN North Metro Denver: $5,000 Currently, five planters sit unused at the I-70 viaduct near 46th Avenue and Lincoln Street. But, with the help of UCAN North Metro Denver, those planters will come alive once again. Replanted with a selection of native Colorado plants using xeriscape techniques (to minimize watering and maximize pollination and other natural processes) the resulting “gardens” will have traditional herbs used by healers from the cultures that make up the area — Native American, Mexican, South and Central American, Asian, Russian and Eastern European. Murals will accompany the planters, featuring images of the plants and brief descriptions of its history and uses. “EnvironMENTAL Art” by Youth Employment Academy: $5,000 Through the course of a summer academy, a core team of youth will focus on reusable or recycled materials in the creation of outdoor creative placemaking installations for disadvantaged neighborhoods. First, the students of the intensive summer camp will research environmental issues in their own neighborhoods. Then they will look at the difference between low-income and high-income areas when it comes to environmental problems. The final component focuses on exploring artists who upcycle materials, like the well-known street artist Bordalo II, in order to create their own large upcycled public art piece in the Sun Valley Neighborhood. Apply For Next YearClick to view slideshow.Interested in applying for a PSYAH grant for 2020-2021? There are some basic guidelines and principles you must follow. First of all, all applicants must be part of one of these groups: Registered Neighborhood Association (RNO), Business Improvement District (BID), Maintenance District, business association, art or creative district or placed-based organizations (non and for-profit). If you are an individual, a religious organization, a government agency, political group, newspaper or school (among other ineligible applicants), you can still apply if you are paired with one of the verified groups. Keep in mind that proposed projects must be located outdoors, in a public space and within Denver limits. All grants must be matched in-kind through cash or in-kind contributions (services and goods). Generally, the timeline for applying starts in September, with award notifications sent out by the end of November (for the following year). -- For more information, visit this website. via https://303magazine.com/2019/12/denver-public-art-projects-2020/ Fenty Beauty Snap Shadows Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palettes ($25.00 for 0.21 oz.) are new for spring 2020–I told you, the season is here! winter who!–and are available in eight variations. You can “snap” two palettes together (and as a result, the brand is offering them at 2 for $45). Here are swatches of the first four with swatches of the remaining four palettes to follow! Snap Shadows Eyeshadow PalettesGallery Options
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P.S. â Join us over in the official Temptalia chatroom on Discord! ð This week's mellan photo/video...Share your pet photos to the Temptalia Pets flickr group! via https://www.temptalia.com/free-for-haul-friday-volume-529/ This charming ranch-style home in Littleton has earned a second life as a neighborhood restaurant. Latkes have been around since the biblical times and continue to be a staple in Jewish cuisine especially during Hanukkah. At Latke Love, these long-established crispy potato bites are given a renovated flavor profile. On the outside, this restaurant looks like any other cozy home. But on the inside, these tasty potato pancakes are dropped into hot fryers and topped with homemade comfort food. It was in December 2015 when owners Steve and Tina Shander decided to open a restaurant dedicated to these crispy bites after receiving resounding feedback from latke lovers across Colorado. The Shanders started a catering company in 2010 and frequently sold their latkes at the Cherry Creek Farmers Market before opening a brick and mortar location in Denver. Then in 2015, they moved to Littleton. While Steve grew up eating latkes — his wife, Tina, grew up eating potato pancakes. Essentially the same dish just prepared a bit differently. The family recipe used at Latke Love comes from Tina’s grandmother — a few modifications to the recipe and the Shanders have created the perfect crispy potato bite. Traditionally, latkes are mixed with grated potatoes and onions, matzo meal and eggs then fried to a golden brown color and topped with a heaping serving of sour cream or applesauce. At Latke Love, these delicious potato pancakes are served with a twist. Click to view slideshow.
If you’re a fan of smoked salmon bagels, then The Manhattan ($11.50) is right up your alley. Substitute the bagel for a crispy latke and top it with wild Alaskan smoked sockeye salmon, dill cream, salty capers and shaved red onion. As Latke Love is a Colorado only restaurant, it would be wrong if there wasn’t some green chile on the menu. The Oy Vey Calienté ($9-$9.50) comes in both vegetarian and pork with that same crispy latke topped with spicy hatch green chile, sharp cheddar cheese, and an over-easy egg. Now the Rabbi, I’m Confused Latke and Baleboosteh latke are where the toppings get a bit non-traditional. The Rabbi, I’m Confused ($10) has four crispy latkes topped with slow-smoked pulled pork, pickled red onion and Carolina barbecue sauce. This latke has that perfect sweet southern barbecue bite that surprisingly pairs well with the fried potato pancakes. The Baleboosteh ($11) has four crispy latkes topped with slow-braised beef brisket, roasted carrots and smothered in a Guinness gravy. This dish screams homestyle with the tender brisket and hearty gravy soaking up those latkes. The Jewban ($10) is a play on the Cuban sandwich — it’s built on latkes rather than Cuban bread and stuffed with slow-smoked pork, shaved ham, swiss cheese, pickles and the classic Dijon mustard. While there are plenty of deli’s in and around Denver that sell latkes, this is the only restaurant that specializes in the tender love and care of these crunchy bites. At other spots, you will likely find the latkes to be flat like a pancake. At Latke Love, they serve potato pancakes about two and a half inches thick. While the menu is pretty concrete, some seasonal additions pop up now and again. In the past, the Shanders have served a Swedish meatball latke, duck confit latke and a poutine latke. The crispy potato pancake is a universal vessel perfect for a plethora of toppings and the team at Latke Love definitely take advantage of that. Latke love aside, the menu also offers two different Blintzes— rolled crepes and two different Knishes—mashed potato filled pastries stuffed with a variety of ingredients. The lemon mascarpone ricotta ($8.50) has three blintzes filled with a lemon mascarpone ricotta spread and topped with strawberry sauce and whipped cream. The Mandelbaum ($8.50) has three crepes rolled and filled with cookies and cream mascarpone and chopped chocolate sandwich cookies all topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. On the savory side, the Tradish Knish ($6) is a mashed potato and caramelized onion stuffed pastry. While the Frank’s Blanket ($6) is a hot dog, cheddar cheese and caramelized onion filled pastry. This tasty interpretation of the pigs in a blanket snack hits home in all the right ways. The love put into these traditionally Jewish treats hasn’t gone unnoticed. Recently the team at Latke Love filmed for a major Food Network show. While the episode is still in production, the owners aren’t at liberty to talk about the experience but encourage their visitors to tune in once the episode airs. If you’ve never tried a latke, this is place to start. If you’re a huge latke lover just like the Shanders, then Latke Love in Littleton should be at the top of your list. Latke Love is located at 699 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. It is open Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. All Photography By Brandon Johnson via https://303magazine.com/2019/12/this-restaurant-in-littleton-gives-a-lot-of-love-to-latkes/ |
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