Senator Beth Martinez Humenik
Our keynote speaker is Republican Senator Beth Martinez Humenik of Adams County. Senator Humenik is a freshman senator, and fourth generation Coloradan.
A former teacher for elementary schools and college students, Senator Humenik joins us as a freshly elected official getting her first legislative experience with marijuana law and regulation.
She serves on the Health and Human Services Committee and Local Government Committee.
Ms. AC Braddock
Ms. AC Braddock, a career entrepreneur, is currently CEO of Eden Labs in Seattle Washington. Ms. Braddock has guided and transformed the extraction technology company into the highly respected multi-million dollar company. Ms. Braddock is regarded as a thought leader in cannabis business and supports community organizations as a member of two of Washington’s Cannabis Business Women’s groups; WOW (Women of Weed) and the MJBA’s Women’s Alliance. Ms. Braddock is determined to create a new corporate structure in the emerging cannabis industry.
Mrs. Kristi Kelly
Mrs. Kristi Kelly is principal and founder of Good Meds Network, a medical marijuana company in the Denver area. Mrs. Kelly has founded several marijuana business organizations; served on state and local rulemaking committees and workgroups and has been a voice for the community as a business owner, association leader, and patient advocate. She is currently a board member of Marijuana Industry Group; a sustaining member of National Cannabis Industry Association; and founding board member of The Fourth Corner Credit Union, the world’s first marijuana financial institution.
Mrs. Kelly grew up under the influence of strong and empowered women. From this foundation, she has a developed an enduring passion for helping those in need and investing in areas that benefit women and children.
Ms. Diane Fornbacher, is founder of Ladybud Magazine, a lifestyle site for politically engaged women who enjoy cannabis. Ms. Fornbacher is co-founder of the NORML Women’s Alliance and recipient of the NORML Pauline Sabin Award in 2012, has contributed nearly 20 years of activism to local grassroots and national drug policy reform organizations. Her role as mother to two sons inspires her to create a more compassionate and sensible world for them.
Mrs. Christie Lunsford. Photo courtesy 5280 Magazine.
Mrs. Christie Lunsford is a Denver based cannabis business consultant, specializing in license applications and infused product business development. Since the beginning of her first cannabis company, she has encouraged women’s development in cannabis business. Mrs. Lunsford is a founding board member of the Women’s CannaBusiness Network (WCBN), Co Chair and MC for Mother’s High Tea in 2012 and founding member of Women Grow in 2014.
Ms. Susan Squibb
Ms. Susan Squibb, Cannabis Maven, is currently Director of Operations at Steep Hill Colorado.
She is a legalization advocate and hemp and marijuana business trailblazer since her days as a CU-Boulder student.
Ms. Squibb founded the event Mother’s High Tea in 2011, for the growing community of women in legalization and business.
Join us for Mother’s High Tea this year. Tickets are purchased on Eventbrite.
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Note: elephantjournal.com
Enter Foria, a marijuana-based oil used before sex.
Foria, made from coconut oil, hash oil (and love), is marketed as a stimulating oil for women, to be directly applied to the lady’s business (if you know what I mean) as a pre-lubricant.
It’s advertised to naturally enhance a woman’s pleasure and heighten orgasms. That’s not all—the oil is also edible, gluten free, sugar free and vegan.
Originating in California last year, Foria is new to the recreational marijuana market in Colorado. This is a novel way to enjoy sex and marijuana. Oh my Goddess, I had to get my hands on a few bottles.
Continue reading at elephantjournal.com for the shagging details!
]]>“Wild Women Don’t Get the Blues” by Lyle Lovett featuring Francine Reed on vocals. Lyle Lovett and his large band are amazing seasoned musicians who perform a wide range of musical styles. Francine Reed wails on this track. Listen up, ladies!
“Brick House” by Lionel Richie. Are you kidding me? I heard this song live at Red Rocks?! Bucket list! Sexy, sassy from the 1970s. Uh Uh Uh! This show was a standout early in the season thanks to Richie’s mastered performance skills and extensive catalog of hits.
“Black as Night” by Nahko and Medicine for the People. I saw this show at Arise Fesitval, an amazing conscious community festival. The energy and polyrhythms of Nahko remind me of early Michael Franti and Spearhead. I love the song’s promising lyrics and happy declaration of unguarded love. “I believe in the good things coming, coming coming…”
“Tall Boy” by Widespread Panic. I love jam bands, don’t you? What’s not to love in straight up rock n roll twisted with mind melding improv? This song always gets the boisterous WSP crowd in a feel good groove.
“Used to Get High” by John Butler Trio. Last time I saw JBT, the 2010 live album was being recorded at Red Rocks while I was selling Hemp I Scream! on the top plaza of the amphitheatre. JBT rocks a solid and smooth live groove, and it was good to see them again.
“Democrazy” by Congo Sanchez. Congo Sanchez and Flex Matthews are my new discovery this year from South Park Music Festival. I had a fun video assignment for The Cannabist on the Fourth of July holiday, asking people, “what are you smoking?” Of all the posted videos, the most viewed interview was Flex Matthews saying he wasn’t high on marijuana at all, he was high on music, good love vibrations, and adrenaline. Aww, yeah!
“Live Like A Warrior” by Matisyahu. At South Park Music Festival, Matisyahu played in a drizzling rain and had me mesmerized. I was so enchanted, I don’t remember if he played this exact song. Regardless, I love the expression of emotional bareness. The significance to me, is sometimes the struggles of living every day on the legal and social cannabis frontier is exciting, intense, exhausting and at times, frustrating. The message to me is live like a warrior, pick up the shattered pieces, and keep going…
“Puff the Magic Dragon” by Peter Yarrow. Pinch me! This nostalgic tune of youthful imagination is the most soothing of all lullabies. At Arise Festival, Peter Yarrow and his talented family played this song to an adorable cluster of costumed children onstage. There was not a dry eye in the room. Plus, this song has long been rumored to refer to marijuana.
“Fat Spliffs” by Slightly Stoopid. Though they are constant favorites in the cannabis scene, I forget how much I enjoy Slightly Stoopid. They are a great live band, energetic with a fun, ska, Caribbean flecked sound and lyrics about ganja appreciation.
“The Man in Me” by Bob Dylan. This Dylan song is part of the soundtrack of The Big Lebowski. Watching the Dude with a rowdier than usual movie crowd is an annual opportunity at Film on the Rocks. As a fun and inexpensive way to spend time at Red Rocks during the summer, there’s a dozen or so movies in the series.
“Get Up Stand Up” by Thievery Corporation. Thievery is a great group to see live. They are smooth and are so easy to dance to. The band backs a rotation of singers who change the band’s style with their voices. This homage to Bob Marley is easy and beautiful. At this summer’s Red Rocks show, I enjoyed seeing Hare Krishnas drumming and chanting before the show in the upper north lot.
“Such A Lovely Thing” by Devotchka. Denver based Devotchka is my favorite gypsy cabaret band. For the past two summers I’ve seen Devotchka play in an innovative form. The Colorado Symphony Orchestra pairs with popular touring musicians to create exciting new musical collaborations. When Devotchka plays with CSO, the orchestral sounds sweep the songs’ emotions to extraordinary dramatic heights. Love it!
“Just One Drink” by Jack White. Jack White is one of my favorite musicians in all his myriad of forms. I love to hear him at Red Rocks. This song perfectly captures a frustrating side of dating and looking for love. The lyrics express the blues of the classic conundrum, “I love you, honey why don’t you love me?”
“If I had My Way” by Bethany Yarrow and Rufus. Discovering the energy and passion of Bethany Yarrow at Arise Music Festival was a musical highlight of my summer. I admire her voice, as a performer and activist cultivated by growing up at environmental, peace and human justice rallies alongside her famous father. Also known as “Samson and Delilah” to Deadheads, this song is a fresh and soulful version of a familiar favorite.
“Suzy Lee” by The White Stripes. Jack White sang this during his rainy Red Rocks gig and I can’t help thinking that he sang this song for me. Ahhh!
“I’m Alright” (Theme from CaddyShack) by Kenny Loggins. Kicking off the Film on the Rocks series this summer was Caddyshack. The charms of the dancing gopher and the high jinx of the golf caddies at the country club pool is nostalgic comedic gold.
“Magic Dance” by David Bowie. Labyrinth, another Film on the Rocks movie was unexpected fun because during the movie, every time David Bowie’s goblin kingly “package” was on screen, the crowd would roar with enthusiasm. Family jewels, Woo!
“Genius Of Love” by Tom Tom Club. Start Making Sense was a summertime fundraiser for Students for Sensible Drug Policy hosted by National Cannabis Industry Association. The late summer event screened the Talking Head concert film, “Stop Making Sense”. This fantastic pop song, with opening lyrics asking “what are you going to do when you get out of jail?” subtly underscored the importance of drug policy reform. (Really, it’s about the dance groove!)
“Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! Dave Chappelle got this 80’s pop song stuck in my head at his birthday comedy show at Red Rocks. Thanks, Dave! With several Wham songs played during the DJ sets, I am led to believe Dave Chappelle is a big Wham! fan. True or not, this song was stuck in my head days afterward. I laughed so much at the show. I admit, it was easier to chat about Wham! songs afterward than retell any of the pussy juice jokes that had me tittering in my seat!
“You Are” by Lionel Ritchie. I forgot how much I loved this uplifting love song! Lionel Ritchie is a master at his craft; his Red Rocks show was amazing.
“Who am I (What’s My Name)?” by Snoop Dogg. Checking out the cannabis scene for The Cannabist, I saw Snoop at Red Rocks for 4/20 for the Snoop Dogg Wellness Retreat. The crowd was stoned and completely into the jams. This was a rejuvenating way to spend Easter this year!
“Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes. Jack White’s alluring blend of musical styles and spare light show has converted me to a soldier in his Seven Nation Army. This song was a unifying moment with me and everyone around waving our hands in the air in ritualistic rock n roll devotion.
“Not A Crime” by Gogol Bordello. To me, this song reminds me of an anti-prohibition attitude. “Drop the charges! In the old time, it was not a crime.” Gogol Bordello played this song at Riot Fest in Denver and to be honest, I went totally apeshit in the mosh pit when they played this song.
“You Don’t Know How It Feels” by Tom Petty. Tom Petty played this song at my last show of the Red Rocks summer season. “Let’s get to the point. Let’s roll another joint. You don’t know how it feels to be me.” The lyrics, to me, express the differences I feel working in the frontier of a freshly legalized business compared to normal society.
“Climb To Safety” by Widespread Panic. The good advice in this live jam is a good way to end this summer’s music mix.
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OMG. Cannabis sex lube, it exists!
Between two photos of the “personal lubricant experimental test batch” bottles recently posted on Facebook and Instagram, Colorado manufacturer, Apothecanna, was flooded with a hundred sales inquiries for the personal lube. This is a hot product, everybody wants some!
But cannabis sex lube doesn’t really exist in the commercial world. This is a research and development test batch made for kicks and giggles, and the company has no plans of releasing it as a product. There is no way to order it, not in the adult recreational market and not as a medical marijuana patient. It’s not for sale and this product review is one big tease.
In a chat with James Kennedy, Apothecanna owner, I learned the sex lube recipe is an adaptation of Apothecanna’s popular Lip Buzz, medicated lip balm available in the Colorado medical marijuana market. Both the personal lube and Lip Buzz contain the same botanical oils and essential oils of cannabis flowers, organic peppermint, organic tea tree, organic rosemary, grapefruit, and ylang ylang. This means the signature smell, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties are the same, making these cosmetic pharmaceuticals or “cosmeceuticals”.
Cannabis flower oil, as a topical ingredient, doesn’t induce a high or have any kind of psychoactive effects. Instead, it stimulates blood flow. Mmm, interesting! Rounding out the list of ingredients is a base of blended gels from flax seeds and aloe and a small amount of silicone.
That’s fascinating and all, but how was the whoopee? Here’s the method to the sexy madness: I scored two sample bottles. I enlisted two horny and vocal volunteers, with their sex partners to kick it with the lube. I promised not to use their names (high five, thanks for banging!). Then, like a freaky voyeur/social scientist, I made them fill out a questionnaire asking questions about their knowledge of lubes and natural products and the in-and-out details of their sex experiences with the cannabis lube. I even asked about ladies squirting with a big O.
The first couple swears by lube. Although new to warming lubes, these lovers have seasoned knowledge of lubes and natural lubes. The natural and organic formulation was a big attraction.
Although my first female tester was initially hesitant to introduce the essential oils to her mucous membranes (that’s the cooter to some readers), she eventually went for it, and it did not irritate the sensitive tissues around her hoo hoo.
“Overall, the cannabis lube had good liquid cohesion, staying where you wanted it to. I liked the globby texture – it stayed slippery without getting sticky,” she reported. “It absorbs into the skin, which is not great for glide. (But) it didn’t dry sticky on the skin and the scent… the scent of the cannabis lube lingers, you’d remember your lover long into the day.”
The second couple has used natural products, but never a natural lube. No stranger to conventional warming gels, the couple reported “the cannabis seems to add a nice stimulating effect.” Although not a fan of the “sliminess,” the smell of the lube was enjoyed and the couple had a lot of fun with their first shared experience with sex lube.
The warming or numbing sensation of the lube made for some fun applications during sex for both couples. The first couple enjoyed “awesome foreplay” and the lube made a “great orgasm chaser”. For the second couple, performing anal sex was the best part. Doink!
Multiple orgasms were achieved by both couples. Everyone had enthusiastic fun with the cannabis sex lube and would like to sample more. Sad to say, neither woman achieved a squirting orgasm, but if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!
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We spoke with Susan Squibb, new marijuana advice columnist of The Denver Post, on the eve of Colorado legalizing the recreational use of the drug.
Tell us about your new job as the marijuana advice columnist with The Denver Post.
It’s a freelance position, starting in January. For the past year, I have been writing a marijuana manners column, “Ask Lady Cannabis,” for The Hemp Connoisseur.
What are your major duties in this role?
I will write a weekly column answering questions related to marijuana use, appropriate social use and changing cannabis laws and regulations. The challenge is keeping current with the social reality and the local ordinances that are guiding this societal transition from marijuana consumption being an illegal activity to being legally recognized.
What kind of training and background best prepares someone considering a career in legal cannabis?
The legal cannabis world has an increasing number of career opportunities. Now that the largest cash crop in America is legal, every profession is needed. Lawyers are needed to know the intricate laws and regulations and guide businesses in compliance. Service industries for building warehouse production, kitchens and dispensaries. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and security systems are in high demand. Horticulture specialists, soil and hydroponic growers, crews of trimmers are needed to process the flowers. Chemists and lab techs are needed in emerging lab-testing facilities. Sales and marketing positions are needed, and I expect to see agricultural markets and commodities trading, and industrial Hemp develop in the next few years.
Read the rest of the interview at the link below,
http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/12/31/denver-posts-first-marijuana-advice-columnist/
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Dear Lady Cannabis, My question is inspired by a recent Denver Drug Policy Alliance conference panel, is the joint obsolete? Policy Geek
Dear Policy Geek, No, the joint is not obsolete. In the cannabis culture, several practical aspects of the joint make it enduring. For one, older cannabis consumers smoke joints because joints were the most common way of consumption. There were few ways to consume cannabis for some period of time. Second, joints are very portable. Roll a few joints and take them along with you. Third, joints can mimic cigarette smoking. In places with unnecessary prohibition, joints have been smoked in a similar fashion as cigarettes in public places. Lastly, joints are very disposable, when burned down to a small roach. Unlike, pipes or other smoking accessories, joints are lightweight and easy to conceal. Joints are great on the go for recreational fun.
In terms of consumption, smoking joints is one of the harshest ways to ingest cannabis.With the growing awareness and acceptance of medical use cannabis, the cannabis market has adjusted. Patients want the health benefits and the best way to get them is to reduce the harm associated with smoking. Smokeless alternatives are available at cannabis centers and use has increased drastically. Four years ago in Colorado, majority center sales were buds or flowers. Today, nearly half total purchases are edibles and portable smokeless vaporizers.
Nevertheless, the joint is a classic. Even immaculate hostess Martha Stewart has professed that she is a good joint roller. Continuously giggling in response to the question, Martha Stewart stated in an interview, “Of course, I know how to roll a joint, not that I ever do. We used to roll cigarettes, it’s the same thing”.
Dear Lady Cannabis, My regular optometrist is an older, established doctor. I get my medical marijuana recommendation from a different doctor. My regular doctor knows I use medical marijuana, but we’ve never had a conversation about it. How do I talk to him? Glaucoma Gordon
Dear Glaucoma Gordon, It is good you are informed and empowered. It must feel isolating to not have full support or understanding from your doctor when you have reliably and safely experienced the benefits from medical cannabis for years. To renew this discussion with your doctor, find the best way to introduce new information to him in a manner that respects his authority as a doctor. Find information sources that will speak to the doctor in his professional language, peer reviewed studies and articles in medical journals on glaucoma research and treatment. A week or so before your appointment notify his nurse and send the article. Mention you’re sharing a study related to your treatment and would like to sometime during your upcoming appointment to discuss the topic. This approach gives him a chance to read, respond and be prepared for a discussion and the topic won’t catch him off guard. Both you and your optometrist share a mutual concern for your health. Explain how you benefit from medical cannabis and tell him your patient experience. Write back with an update, please.
Dear Lady Cannabis, How do you make sense of the Pres. of A Basin taking ski passes away from boarders smoking? It’s part of ski culture, WTF! Boarding Brad
Dear Boarding Brad, Al Henchworth, COO of Arapahoe Basin ski resort, laid down the law on his October 19 blog; Al’s Blog and sparked a huge controversy among skiers. Al pulled a few patrons’ passes because they were publicly smoking cannabis. They are being used as an example to remind patrons it is illegal to smoke in public. The fury of response has helped shape the public conversation of what is reasonable and appropriate for cannabis use on the slopes. Many people voiced outrage over the harsh penalty.
Many people noted the hypocrisy of alcohol being so accepted with open consumptionnot only in the lodges but in the lift lines at A Basin. Many people were happy with the crackdown because not everyone wants to be around the smoke.
Cannabis smoking is part of ski culture. Instead of laying down the law and threateningto call the cops on this issue, as Al originally stated, A Basin needs to take a cue from Seattle Police earlier this year and put together a funny public gimmick to educate patrons to the law. Some clever giveaway with the PR messages- Have fun, we want you to enjoy the A Basin vibe. This is a reminder; public cannabis smoking is not legal. We ask for your cooperation and definitely do not smoke around children, in the lift lines at the top of the lift or the sides of runs. A public message will go farther.
On the next powder day, the best way to be a more appropriate cannabis user on the slopes is go into the trees, not on a kiddy run and take a discrete smoke break away from minors and nonsmokers.
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Heaven can be found in a chocolate bar. Many people experience transcendental bliss through eating chocolate and I have experienced such bliss eating an Incredibles Boulder Bar.
Boulder Bars are delicious, consistent and properly dosed. Available at various dispensaries throughout Colorado, the bars contain cannabis infused milk chocolate with toffee and almond pieces.
Each Boulder Bar contains 100 mg of activated THC. The bar is considered one serving size, so the consumer has to do the math to know the approximate dosage for smaller portions. With the bar scored in 12 squares, three chocolate squares provide 25 mg.
Note: It’s best to start off slowly if you aren’t familiar with the effects of edibles. Based on experience, I rarely eat an entire edible at one sitting unless it is late at night. I prefer to consume 25-50mg at a time.
Sometimes I eat small amounts of medicated chocolate periodically through the day, a very portable and private way to medicate. I carry it along with me and have a piece or two every few hours for a functional level of consistent pain relief. Before a recent photo shoot, I ate two Strawberry Crunch squares to calm my nerves. The infused chocolate helped me relax. The effects were long lasting too. Being discreet is one advantage to edibles, because smelling like marijuana smoke may not be advantageous in certain situations.
Another night on the town, I was at a show at the Ogden Theater. I ate half a Boulder Bar and put the rest into a pocket in my jeans. At the concert, I most enjoyed the feeling of wellbeing I got after eating the bar. I felt free to enjoy the music and performance onstage and experienced such a feeling of peace – I loved it.
Unfortunately, I forgot about the rest of the bar in my pocket until after the show. When I opened the bag, it was a melted mess. No need to fret, the chocolate was easy to recover. I placed the bar and wrapper in the fridge and after chilling for a few minutes, I peeled apart the package seams, and the chocolate was solid again. The dosing squares were lost but the chocolate was fine.
The Boulder Bar is just one of many infused chocolate Incredibles creations made by Medically Correct. Incredibles come in different dosages of THC and flavors. The dosage per bar ranges from 100 mg to 300mg of activated THC from hash oil. The different flavors of most bars are based in white chocolate or milk chocolate and additional flavors. I like the use of organic fruit in the bars.
Sealed in a silver Mylar bag, each bag has a colorful and professional front label and an information dense back label. The back label on each bar has a production lot number, bar code, expiration date, list of ingredients, nutrition facts, company information, website and social media contacts. Also listed is a disclosure of hash extractions and legal product disclaimer.
Incredibles’ Peanut Budda Buddha Bar is a 200 mg bar with white chocolate, peanut butter, and pretzels. The Monkey Bar has organic bananas and walnuts and coconut in milk chocolate and 100 mg THC. The singular dark chocolate bar is the Fire Berry with 300 mg THC, raspberries and habanero peppers. White chocolate Incredibles bars, like the Strawberry Crunch Bar with flax crispies and organic strawberries, are good bars, effectively dosed and taste good overall.
There is some room for Incredibles to raise the bar on infused chocolates. Bigger chunks of ingredients would make a more artisan chocolate bar. Both the Monkey Bar and the Peanut Budda Buddha Bar would be even more delicious with larger chunks to better distinguish the flavors. The Peanut Budda Buddha is a great tasting bar, but the pretzels chunks were very homogenous. Adding larger chunks would alter the dosage per piece, but it would add to a more enjoyable chocolate eating experience.
Aside from my opinion on the size of flavor chunks, Incredibles infused chocolate bars are simply amazing. I thoroughly enjoy eating them and feeling grateful and happy.
]]>My best styling happened at the VIP Party. CiCi Dunn with Hemp Hoodlamb mandated edgy styling on the runway. I took the directive and put together this special look for the VIP Party. Special thanks to model and industry executive, AC Braddock for doing what I told her to do, it turned out epic!
Photos courtesy Tawnee Lynne Cowan Photography
Hemp Hoodlamb Pea Coat on the runway at VIP Party
Hemp Hoodlamb Pea Coat and House of Hoodlab Favela t-shirt.
Model’s own tights and boots.
Hemp Hoodlamb leaving a lasting impression on the runway.
You may have heard about the speakers, the massive smoke outs and other highlights of 2013′s Seattle Hempfests, but did you know there were daily fashion shows in the Hemposium Tent?
I co-produced the show, Fashion with a Passion for Freedom, with Hemposium Manager Pam Haley, featuring garments from established hemp clothing companies across the country and exciting pieces made by fresh design students at Seattle-based NY Fashion Academy.
Local fashion design students utilized bolts of hemp fabrics to create savvy garments for this first legal hemp fashion show in post I-502 Washington State. All participating clothing companies were founded in the 1990s and the well-constructed garments on the runway reflected the accrued experience in workmanship and clothing design.
The companies featured at the fashion show this year were excellent examples of eco-friendly organizations dedicated to environmental preservation with style.
Earth Creations,based in Bessemer, Alabama, creates casual and fashionable seasonal styles in hemp and organic cotton jersey. Dyed with locally-sourced natural clays, these garments are designed for mixing and matching for a variety of up-to-date looks.
Earth Creations’ runway offerings included a ruffled Lucca shrug in taupe, paired with a flounced Sydney dress and flared Arabesque skirt worn as a strapless dress.
A 3-Dragonfly printed tank, ruffle Capri leggings, and Lucca shrug in aqua blue made a comfortable casual outfit.
The hooded Sadie dress with decorative front button jacket looked good as a tunic with skinny jeans or as a short dress.
Earth Creations clothing is stylish casual wear for earth lovers of all ages.
Amsterdam hemp clothing company, Hemp Hoodlamb, and its North American flagship store, Hoodlab, showed off select women’s garments from HHL’s urban eco-friendly clothing line.
HHL’s outerwear included a signature winter coat from the Sea Shepherd line, a pea coat and summer jacket.
All outerwear is solidly constructed with hemp fabrics, double stitched at stress points, and reinforced with a hemp cellulose water and wind proofing treatment.
The HHL signature winter coats are lined in luxurious Satifur, an exclusive blend of hemp, recycled PET plastic and acrylic fur.
House of Hoodlab custom screen printed hemp and organic cotton t-shirts were paired with stylish herringbone-weave miniskirts and shorts with pleated front pockets. Hemp Hoodlamb’s clothing is perfect for people who appreciate an urban clothing style.
Dress by Earth Creations, bag by Dharma Bags
Photo by Josh Rettie
Dharma Bags from Taos Hemp Company are beautiful and utilitarian travel bags for women and men. The three styles of bags are sewn in Taos, New Mexico with premium woven hemp in gorgeous solid colors.
Practical for everyday use, Dharma Bags can hold a lot of life’s necessities. The wide shoulder strap comfortably distributes the full weight of the bag’s content. However functional, it is the simple and elegant beauty of Dharma Bags that inspires their everyday use.
Conscious Clothing, a green bridal boutique based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, stunned the audience with wedding couture.
The first gown, a corseted feathered top with peacock feathers and full skirt were made from a hemp and silk floral jacquard. A simple and elegant bias cut gown shimmered in hemp silk satin with a sheer chiffon train overlay.
Conscious Clothing green wedding couture. Photo by Susan Squibb.
The “Steam Punk” gown, made of hemp silk satin had an elaborate bottom ruffle around the full skirt. A raw edged organic cotton voile ruffle runs around the neck that draped down the back to create a very becoming dress.
In addition to bridal wear, Conscious Clothing will soon be launching an evening wear collection.
The future of hemp fashion was showcased by the designing talent at NY Fashion Academy. Four designers came up with innovative cannabis lifestyle clothing utilizing hemp fabrics from EnviroTextilesand HempTraders.
Erika Ray crafted unique hand dyed and hand painted hoodies from hemp and organic cotton for cozy cool street looks that heal the planet.
Malia Peoples, constructed an oversized smoking jacket, for local musician Boris Budd, with classic natural hemp fabric and accented cuffs.
Hand-dyed and painted hoodie by Erika Ray. Photo by Josh Rettie
Kiymbah Tytania designed couture men’s and women’s trim aprons with black hemp fabric and red pocket, ruffle and tie accents.
The attractive and practical aprons have handy pockets for holding trimming scissors, cell phones and rolling papers.
A wide pocket in the front of the men’s apron catches loose trim to roll up a doobie for break time!
Marcella Kelly presented the exquisite Seattle Colorfest collection.
Marcella made a dark green hemp and cotton jersey knit dress with black hemp silk yokes, side panels, accents, and a black hemp silk charmeuse corset belt.
The belt contained handy lifestyle stash pockets. A pair of his and hers High Society smoking jackets, made for Seattle Hempfest organizers, Vivian McPeak and Kanti Selig ,were constructed out of plum Hempcel fabric with black hemp silk charmeuse collars, cuffs and pocket welts. Specialty pockets on the inside hold legal cannabis and accouterment.
The most surprising outfit in the Colorfest collection was a bright coral jersey knit t-shirt dress with hemp silk collar paired with a yellow hemp silk pleated asymmetrical skirt with a grommet waistband. This lightweight and festive garment wowed the eco-fashionistas in the crowd.
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Dear Lady Cannabis, The headlines about the odor of marijuana being made illegal in Denver has me thinking about where to smoke marijuana when I’m around town. I don’t want to offend, but I’m not going to quit either. I usually pause for an afternoon break and take a puff. What do I do now? Hustlin’ Harder
Dear Hustlin’ Harder, We are living during interesting times. Voters legalized recreational cannabis use and then elected officials unsuccessfully try to make the smell illegal, thereby making cannabis illegal again.
We are at the forefront of addressing and creating what appropriate use for cannabis looks like. In the past, as an illegal activity, public cannabis use was never considered appropriate. Now with cannabis consumers coming out of their closets, so to speak, and openly smoking, we are creating the guidelines for socially appropriate use.
One appropriate rule is make sure children are not involved or nearby. Another sensible recommendation is avoid smoking in your vehicle.
For a personal smoke break in your day, choose places that offer relative privacy. It’s advisable to maintain a somewhat reserved awareness. No need to hide, just be private and discrete and you’ll likely be fine.
Dear Lady Cannabis, I have lived in Colorado for several decades. I am not a marijuana smoker myself, I was never interested in it, but I am supportive of the changes and making it legal. I have out of state family coming to visit in January. It would be fun to offer my guests some newly legalized marijuana during their visit. I think they would get a kick out of it! What do I do? Sally Voter
Dear Sally Voter, Out of state tourists are frequently in amazement at the presence and openness seen here in Colorado. Still, not every Coloradan smokes cannabis. In offering cannabis as a novelty, for out of state and adult guests, be a knowledgeable hostess.
First create a designated activity and time. Pick a time when everyone is in the mood to relax. A nice group activity is visiting a nearby park on a warm afternoon during their winter visit. Offer cannabis either before or after a park visit or nature walk. Other nice possibilities are watching a comedy or crafting a creative art project.
Your home, most likely, will be the most comfortable and private spot to share cannabis. Provide a couple options, joints and brownies are classic and easy. The joint is very easy and familiar to most people. Brownies are familiar and appealing to people who would rather not smoke.
Both prerolled joints and brownies are available at state licensed cannabis centers. Cannabis centers are stocked for connoisseur consumers, the options are numerous. For joints, select from hybrid varieties either a classic strain or a strain with a creative and appealing name.
Joints are easy to smoke. Light it, inhale and pass it. Have a little tray nearby to catch the ashes. Smoke and pass the joint until everyone feels satisfied.
For brownies, buy ones produced with the cannabis dosage determined by lab tests for each lot. This is important for accuracy, consistency and enjoyment of your experience. As a general guideline, a single serving size contains 20-50 mg activated THC for a normal sized adult.
In serving cannabis infused brownies, conservative portion sizes are important. If needed, recut the brownies in approximate 20mg pieces. Begin with 20 mg portions and wait an hour before offering more cannabis brownies.
Cannabis infused food is not recommended for mindless snacking. If the cannabis brownie portions are small, serve other snacks or desserts to satisfy hunger. With some planning and preparation, your guests will enjoy their experience and have a delightful story to share when they return home.
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