Growing Knowledge

Houseplants (that heal!) at a new “living apothecary.”

For Lynn Flanagan-Till, owner of Rosehouse, houseplants are much more than home decor—they’re also healing agents. So when the local herbalist opened her shop on South Broadway in February, she set out to create a space where visitors could learn how to take better care of their greenery and themselves. Whether you’re looking for flora to help you sleep (try snake plant by your bed) or need some energizing vitamin C (make a tea out of rose hips), the green thumbs at Rosehouse will guide you. And since the store also houses the new lab space for Flanagan-Till’s other venture, skincare brand R.L. Linden & Co., shoppers can stock up on locally crafted herbal beauty products to take their plant-based self-care one step further. (We love the hydrating Thousand Petal Beautifying Mist toner.) If you’re less interested in folk medicine and more concerned about just keeping plants alive, Rosehouse employees are happy to recommend low-maintenance specimens and share their tips for helping them thrive. 14 S. Broadway, 720-572-7183

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Plant-inspired wall art with a vintage twist.

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“The Modern Eden.” Courtesy of Strange Dirt
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“Nostalgia Pale Peach.” Courtesy of Strange Dirt

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New & Locally Made

Amp up your dining table’s style—simply.

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Courtesy of Deny Designs

Impress guests with more than your cooking by snagging a new, eye-catching Deny Designs table runner ($59). With hundreds of playful patterns to choose from, finding one to match your tablescape (and personal style) is easy. And because all the runners are machine-washable, they make post-party clean-up a cinch. 3890 S. Windermere St., Englewood, 800-973-6091