Colorado Made

Our Holiday Guide Is Full of Local Love

Goods designed–and even some handcrafted–in the Roaring Fork Valley make holiday giving a cinch.

By Aspen Sojourner Staff November 21, 2018 Published in the Holiday 2018 issue of Aspen Sojourner

1. Sarah Graham Pebble Diamond Cuff Bracelet of oxidized cobalt chrome and yellow gold with cognac and white diamonds, $5,710, Elliott Yeary Gallery

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2. L’Fina’s Backpack Tote is crafted from stain-resistant cork and has a flax-linen lining. $325, The Little Nell

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3. TYW Designs Backside Sunglasses are made in Japan with creative input from freeskiing star Torin Yater-Wallace. $145–$165, tywdesigns.com

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4. Lafco X The Little Nell Suede Candle‘s signature scent was formulated just for the hotel. $65, The Little Nell

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5. Susan Carrolan Handmade Felt Cowboy Hat, $375, The Little Nell

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6. Hangai Mountain Textiles Bauhaus Throw in baby camel or cashmere, co-designed with Michaela Carpenter, $630–$1,330, Maker + Place or hangaimountaintextiles.com

7. Cold Mountain Craft Yoga Sling and Copper Bottle with Holder are handmade of leather by Trevor Washko. $84/$49, coldmountaincraft.com

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8. "Ski Town, Race Town," issued by the Aspen Skiing Company, revisits racing’s storied local history. $79, Aspen Shop

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9. Berko 2019 Calendar celebrates the Bauhaus centennial. $32, Carl’s Pharmacy

10. Roaring Fork Spice Co’s Espresso Honey and Wired Espresso-Blend spice mix use beans from Carbondale’s Bonfire Coffee. $14/$8.50, Aspen Emporium

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11." Living Beneath the Colorado Peaks," by Sarah Chase Shaw, details the inspiring design, land stewardship, and sustainable farming at Knapp Ranch. $70, Explore Booksellers

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12. Paige Gamble Gondolas Tote is co-designed with Sarah Cyr. $525, paigegamble.com

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13. Lingua Franca cashmere sweater, with a quote from 2018 International Artist Honoree Ai Weiwei, created exclusively for Anderson Ranch Arts Center. $380, Anderson Ranch Artworks store

The Roaring Fork Valley community makes it easy when you want to gift local goods this holiday season.