Reclaimed Wood and Old Fashioned Mine Lift Create One of a Kind Mountain Getaway

Located in Breckenridge, this 5,300 square-foot fulltime residence features four bedrooms and five bathrooms. While mountain homes frequently incorporate wood in the décor, this home exemplifies how to take the material to another level. By using repurposed wood and designing an elevator that looks like an old-fashioned mine lift, the homeowners created a unique ambiance that demonstrates how to design a grandiose...

Meet The Artisans

Get to know the story and the people behind the handmade area rugs from New Moon Rugs in their latest documentary. Enjoy!

By Kelsey Cole & Yvonne Jacobs of Slifer Designs

Designed by Kelsey Cole and Yvonne Jacobs of Slifer Designs, this Vail, Colorado home features four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths all designed in a mountain contemporary décor with treasures they’ve collected from all over the globe.

Ancient Rug Designs in Modern Colorways

The Kilim Rug dates back to the eighth and ninth centuries. They were traditionally handwoven in Anatolian Region and Central Asia for uses from prayer rugs to precious dowry items. Kilim's are known for their lighter weight and weave allowing them to be much more practical when living a nomadic lifestyle.

Creative Pursuits by Alta Engelbrect

On a spring afternoon in Minturn, we sat with local artist Alta Engelbrecht at The Scarab. We enjoyed her so much, that we wanted to share her story. With a background as an artist and opera singer, Alta is recognized in the Vail Valley as an artist. She is an expert in unique faux finishes and architectural enhancements. With her natural creative abilities and unique eye, Alta became a key component for many interior designers needing custom projects...

By Robin Gray Design

Architect turned Rug Designer, Robin Gray, is a master at finding aspects of our daily world and utilizing them as the inspiration for her unique rug designs. A well versed traveler, Robin has spent years wandering the world, finding inspiration for her art and collecting handmade textiles. Her appreciation for the beauty and diversity of our world is reflected within her intriguing rug designs.

By Donna Figg Design

It’s not easy bringing the Napa Valley to Chicago but interior designer Donna Figg of Donna Figg Design was able to do just that for her clients living in the Midwest. Located in the North Shore area of Chicago, the 2,200 square-foot bottom level of the home was renovated after the architect recommended completely shifting the interior rooms.

Located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Into the West is a full-service interior design store and studio that serves as Northwest Colorado’s premier interior design resource. 

Alison Biggers Creates Mountain Modern Interior Design

After a recommendation from a member of the Slifer Designs team, West Vail resident Alison Biggers decided to visit The Scarab Rug Store shortly after purchasing her new home in Vail, Colorado.

Design by Marilyn Smith Heaney of Slifer Designs

Located in Beaver Creek with accessibility to the Elkhorn lift, this four-bedroom, four-bath (plus one powder room) ski-in, ski-out home in conveniently located adjacent to the core of one of Colorado’s world-class resorts. Marilyn Smith Heaney, Project Manager and Interior Designer at Slifer Designs, worked on the second home for her Dallas-based clients who were looking for a mountain getaway ambiance that was both kid-friendly and...