Considered by many to be the last glimpse of summer, Labor Day Weekend is an excellent time to say goodbye to the sunniest season and say hello to autumn! Celebrate the long weekend in The Mile High City with a delicious Taste of Colorado. This four-day-long foodie’s dream includes 50 Denver-area restaurants, 280 marketplace artisans and vendors, seven stages and educational programs promoting the cultural and western heritage of the region. Once you’ve had your fill of tasty treats, quench your thirst at Williams & Graham—recently named one of the best bars in America by Esquire Magazine, this Denver establishment employs extraordinary bartending talent and offers a lengthy cocktail menu studded with delicious gems. The long Labor Day Weekend also gives us an opportunity to get creative. Make mini jars of honey (perfect for cups of tea on fall days) as favors for your wedding guests, and get creative with your groom’s boutonnieres. Gone are the days of boring old flowers—follow this handy guide for ideas on how to brighten up your boutonnieres. Last, but not least, pamper your tresses after a summer of stress. Spray your locks with It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner. This amazing product boasts 10 different benefits, eliminates frizz, restores shine, protects hair from heat, and prevents split ends—it truly is a miracle worker!  I am a person fan.

Originally posted to http://winifredbean.com/blog/2013/8/29/friday-roundup by Ann Erling Gofus

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1. It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner via Birchbox | 2. Boutonnieres via Green Wedding Shoes  | 3. Honey Jar Favors via 100 Layer Cake  | 4. Taste of Colorado via Denver.org   | 5. Cocktails via Williams & Graham; image via Bon Appetit |