This Is My Happy Place

Kathy King - Barbara & Company

My Happy Place is Two Sole Sisters. On Saturday mornings you can find me checking out all the new arrivals. I am always greeted with smiles and happy voices and shelves of shoes and accessories spread like eye candy around the store. If you love shoes and excellent service this could be your Happy Place too!

Katie S. - Bliss

My happy place is Terracotta! Not only are the plants amazing, but they also have so many cute things like pots and plant accessories. It's truly a whole vibe and one of my favorite places to hang out.

Emi Smith - Downtown Boulder

Immediately upon stepping foot into the beautiful store Terracotta has cultivated, I became hooked. You could say I have a plant addiction - and I wouldn't have it any other way! Terracotta is my happy place.

Emma May - Bliss

Lula Faye Fibers is my Happy Place because it is just the cutest little shop all around. The owner Natalie is the sweetest and they have the best yarn/macrame supplies in Boulder! Macrame is one of my favorite hobbies and they always have the best color choices and material selection for every project- and who doesn’t love locally sourced yarn!

Shane Eichstaedt

My happy place in Boulder is Trident Booksellers and Café. Not only do they have my favorite tea selection in the city— many are made in-house! — they also have an atmosphere that is absolutely unbeatable. I can roll through for an espresso to-go, stay to study, grab a new book, have a beer with a friend, or even catch a concert. There’s truly nowhere else like it!

Stephanie Schindhelm - Boulder Book Store

Laughing Goat is one of my Happy Places because it's been a tradition for many years amongst a group of people at the Bookstore to go out for breakfast on Friday morning before work. It's usually fairly simple - coffee or tea and a pastry or breakfast burrito - but it's a lovely way to end the week. We don't always go to the same place, but The Laughing Goat is one we frequently go to because there are lots of tables, they have a variety of food choices and they make great coffee.

Alyse Porpora - Yoga Pearl

My happy place is in any yoga class in downtown boulder! It takes me away from everyday life and really helps me relax!

Laurel Tate - Two Sole Sisters

My happy place is at Barbara & Company. When you walk in the front door they make you feel welcome, and style you with clothing you won't find in department stores! They do a great job at updating inventory so you always find something new!

Alexsys - Ben & Jerry's

My happy place would be My Neighbor Felix on Pearl Street because they have great tacos and the best margaritas!

Danny - Pearl Convenience

My happy place is working at Pearl Convenience. You are always welcome in our convenience store - visitors and locals all feel like family!

Alex Thompson - Downtown Boulder Intern

My happy place is Silver Vines Winery. The atmosphere is amazing, and their Chocolate Delight wine is the best I've ever had!

Angel - El Loro Jewelry & Gifts

My happy place is anywhere outside in nature, Boulder is the most beautiful place in the world!

Diana - Bliss

I make a lot of books, so my happy place downtown is definitely Two Hands Paperie. They have a great selection of printed and handmade papers and other supplies for bookbinding. I find it really creatively inspiring and love to just take my time looking at everything they have.

Kat Shanahan - Downtown Boulder

My happy place is Ozo coffee! If I get a coffee drink, a matcha or a chai, I know it will be delicious. Every time I visit to take something to go or to stay and get some work done, the baristas greet me with a smile and a laugh.

Staff - R Gallery

R Gallery + Wine Bar is one of our happy places in Downtown Boulder because we get to work together with our friends, meet friendly customers and artists! We are constantly seeing new artworks and discovering new paintings and prints to take home to our friends, family, significant others and even our pets!

Amber Watson - Lolita's Market & Deli

My happy place is going to work at my job at Lolita's Market & Deli where I get to meet so many new people either from here or out of town. Come by for the best sammies in boulder!

Dane - The Little Jewel

My happy place is summertime on Pearl Street Mall, people watching and enjoying all of the beautiful flower beds!

Zac Librande - Rocket Fizz

My happy place is on 13th Street! I love stopping by the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse after a walk by the creek and taking a moment to absorb the atmosphere!

Kelly - Rocket Fizz

My happy place is down by the creek in a warm sunny spot!

Aaron Brockett - Mayor of Boulder

The Boulder Book Store has been a Happy Place for me for 20 years. I always enjoy a trip there, whether it's a quick stop to pick up a specific title or a long browse through the shelves where I always make some intriguing new finds.

Katie F. - Bliss

The West End Tavern is one of my happy places downtown. They have the most incredible chicken wings and I love to sit on the porch upstairs and enjoy the view of the Flatirons. It's the best place to be in the summer!

Elizabeth Yondice-Starfish Jewelry

Katie Spieth - Art Mart

My happy place is Boulder Creek. I love to escape the busy city with a bit of fly fishing. It's so close to downtown and I walk over after work most days. Why I love this area is that no matter how many times I go there, the views still amaze me. Everyone has their happy place and I am fortunate to have mine so close!

Cory Schnabel - Ruthies Boardwalk Social

My Happy Place is running Ruthies on the Pearl Street Mall!

Sanjay & Chiri - Chiri's Momo Delights

My happy place is in front of the Visitor Information Center on Pearl Street Mall! I love being in downtown Boulder interacting with the locals and visitors and especially the downtown ambassador team members!

Isabel - Bliss

Terracotta is definitely my happy place downtown. It's the reason for my current plant obsession and it's just such a peaceful place to be. I also love their little cafe - it's so relaxing to get a pot of tea and sit among the plants!

Toni Oswald - Gypsy Jewel

My happy place is Chiri's Momo Delights, they are so friendly and I love their fantastic dumplings.