Chocolate: Preparing

and an interview that brightened my day

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The space greets you with warmth and rich scents so velvety you can almost taste them. Crisp pink and white patterns the walls and cozy chairs invite you to settle in and get comfortable.

The centerpiece wall of Chocolatté. Photo courtesy of Chocolatté.

A glass case of decadent desserts rests beside the counter, drawing visitors closer for a better look. Mousse as light as clouds and chocolate bars as shiny and geometric as diamonds sit next to European-inspired delights fit for weddings.

The decadent desserts case. Photo courtesy of Chocolatté.

From the first time I visited Chocolatté in Buena Vista, Colorado, I knew I had to meet its owner.

Now Ewa, the owner of Chocolatté, sits in front of me bouncing her toddling daughter on her lap. They are at ease, as am I, in this shop designed for comfort, beauty, and functionality.

“We have three children, and we are originally from Poland. Back in Europe, I feel like society is more about children and supporting families, and that’s what we’d been missing here [in Buena Vista]. So we really wanted to create this space for parents so that they can find time to talk to each other, to friends. Or just to enjoy coffee, or read a book, or maybe work.”

She points to the indoor playground that sits between our seats and the wide mountain-view windows.