Squash Blossom Blog

The Squash Blossom will host a Todd Reed Trunk Show from August 24-26.  Todd Reed is a former resident of Colorado Springs, having graduated high school here.  His studio is now in Boulder, Colorado.  Todd Reed specializes in the use of raw diamonds and environmentally sustainable material.  Raw diamonds are the fastest growing industry within jewelry, largely because of the work done by Todd.  As he started drawing critical acclaim, he challenged the idea of what we consider precious.  He wants each of his pieces to have character.  When talking to a newspaper in Huston, he said, “When something is...

The Squash Blossom Colorado Springs’ building has been a witness of much of Old Colorado City’s long and fascinating history. Built in 1889, the building was home to a boarding house, saloon, and cafe.  Colorado Springs was a dry city, so alcohol was only available for consumption in Colorado City, which was not yet under the jurisdiction of Colorado Springs.  There were tunnels beneath the streets so that gentlemen could cross from the respectable side to the scandalous side, with saloons and brothels, without anyone on the streets noticing.  The Squash Blossom’s owners, John and Patti Cogswell purchased the building...

The Squash Blossom will be hosting a special live painting event with Dan Deuter and JR Monks on Saturday, July 14 from 11 AM-4 PM.  In the spirit of the west, Deuter is a real life cowboy and Monks is a modern day rancher.  Stop by for the chance to learn about how their lifestyles influence their western landscapes.  Deuter’s focus is on scenes of the Old West.  Growing up on a ranch in South Dakota gave him an insight into life as a cowboy. He gains inspiration from his work in restoring historic cabins, hunting buffalo, tanning hides, and...

The Squash Blossom will feature four artists for our July 6 ArtWalk: sculptor Daniel Glanz, painter Renee Buller, jeweler Vasant, and woodworker Burritt Pond.  Daniel Glanz's sculptures are known for their powerful yet elegant quality.  His love of travel has brought him to destinations like the Galapagos, Antarctica, Central and South America, and Africa.  All of his pieces are made in his studio in Loveland. He is an Elected Member of the National Sculpture Society, National Sculptors’ Guild Member, and a Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists. Renee Buller is a wildlife artist and Colorado native. Her paintings focus...