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    Navajo Rugs Inspire Kelli Holtz of Holtz Design Studio

    Posted by Janie Viehman on April 7, 2014 in Featured Projects

    The Mesa Collection Meets Cordillera

    Kelli Holtz of Holtz Design Studio works in unison with The Scarab in order to create the perfect space for her Cordillera clients. As the project progresses, Kelli explains, "Sometimes finding the perfect rug is like finding a needle in a haystack.  For this discerning client, the needle was extra small and the haystack was extra large" The prize winning needle ended up being a beautiful navajo inspired design from The Mesa Collection by New Moon Rugs.

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    Treasures from Texas

    Posted by Janie Viehman on April 7, 2014 in Featured Merchandise

    New pieces just in from Richard Schmidt Jewelry.

    Check out the sparkle, glitz, and shine of these fabulous Texas finds!

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    Leather Cuff Bracelets

    Posted by Janie Viehman on March 26, 2014 in Featured Merchandise

    Leather Bands & Sterling Silver Pendants

    Weathered leather and molds of feathers are a perfect and flirty balance to the bold circular pendants.

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    New Moon Rugs Presents The Mesa Collection

    Posted by Janie Viehman on March 25, 2014 in Featured Rug Collections

    Navajo Inspired Rugs by New Moon

    Inspired by Navajo blankets and Spanish Colonial designs, the Mesa Collection was introduced in 2005 by the visionary John Kurtz. The Mesa Collection has found great success in the west and beyond due to its creative and ideal balance of color and design. Depicted within this story are the ten most popular designs of the Mesa Collection which eloquently exemplify the successful balance that Kurtz has found in both color, design, usability, and appeal.

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    The Scarab and Vail Manufacturing: Blacksmithing Industrial Art

    Posted by Janie Viehman on March 13, 2014 in Community

    The Creativity Behind Metal Fabrication

    For over 15 years Vail Manufacturing Inc. has been the only metal fabrication shop in Eagle County that offers a full-time, hands-on showroom that welcomes clients, designers and contractors. Owned by Carrie and Barry Kroschel, the company prides itself on working with local artisans, supporting the community, developing relationships and creating a sustainable business environment.

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    The 'Mexican Mule'

    Posted by Janie Viehman on February 24, 2014 in Featured Merchandise

    An Alternative to the Moscow Mule

    Get your own set of copper mugs from The Scarab and try out this delightful twist on the classic Moscow Mule recipe...

    Mexican Mule

    -1oz tequila

    -1oz lime juice

    -3oz ginger beer

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    Turkish Crochet Necklaces

    Posted by Janie Viehman on February 20, 2014 in Featured Merchandise

    Hand-made Silk Creations

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    Vail Mountain Haus Interior Design

    Posted by Janie Viehman on February 14, 2014 in Featured Projects

    Interior Design By Darlene Daugherty Enterprise

    Built in 1970, Vail’s Mountain Haus is nestled along Gore Creek at the Covered Bridge in the heart of Vail Village. Offering luxury condominium hotel accommodations adjacent to world-class skiing, dining and shopping, Mountain Haus is the highest-rated (LQA) condominium property in Vail Village or Lionshead. In addition to the location and amenities, what elevates Mountain Haus above the rest is the unique lobby decor created by designer Darlene...

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    The Scarab Gives Back

    Posted by Janie Viehman on February 2, 2014 in Community

    Minturn Community Fund

    In the town of Minturn people look out for each other and the Minturn Community Fund helps facilitate that support. Created in 2004 to ensure that Minturn and sister town Red Cliff would always be cared for, the Community Fund is a non-profit development organization funded solely though donations and staffed by volunteers.  By partnering with other local non-profits like the Salvation Army, the Community Fund takes care of anything its residents need.

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    Michigan Art Teacher Turned Colorado Artisan

    Posted by Janie Viehman on January 27, 2014 in Featured Artisan

    Jacque Kudner

    Remagine Designs

    Armed with a passion to create, Jacque Kudner has always viewed art as one of the most important aspects of her life. Hailing from Michigan, Jacque began her career as a high school art teacher and, while raising her children, she developed and taught a much needed art curriculum for their middle school.

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