Bringing The Old West To Steamboat Springs

Located in the Creekside Building of the Torian Plum complex, the five-bedroom, six-bathroom condo is situated at the Steamboat Springs ski area with a slope-side deck view. Initially two separate units, the condo’s dividing wall was removed and the two units came together to form one larger space that Lynne Barton Bier, Principal/Lead Designer at Home on the Range Interiors, describes as much more of a home than a ski condo.

James Opie

Weaving Threads of Hope

Intrigued by the temporary nature of projects and coupled with the destruction of war, I asked Jim to tell us more about the Afghanistan Rug Project. I felt as though this too would end and I wanted to know more. We sat down in L.A. in the Spring of 2015 and Jim elaborated on the project.

The James Opie Rug Collection

At first glance, these handmade rugs might seem ordinarily beautiful. But, to the collector or Oriental rug dealer they quickly grab your attention, and hold it. Because rugs of this quality are costly to produce, we do not often find such treasures of textile in the markets today. The cost comes from labor intensive demands to produce carpets with such character in color and fine detailed design. They require a lot of time and very skilled weavers who are rarely...

A Treasured Tale from Travels in Afghanistan

I met Nabi, a nine-year-old street urchin, in Afghanistan’s northwestern capital, Herat, in 1975. By day, Nabi kept company with anyone who would pay or feed him, especially visiting foreigners, including rug dealers like me. His local network must have included staff members at my hotel, as he knew an American was there, even before he saw me. He waited outside the hotel during my first morning in Herat and called to me as I walked down the front...

Reed Design Group Creates a Textural Retreat

Overlooking the slopes of Arrowhead resides a 14,000 square-foot home so spectacular that it looks more like a lodge than a residence – which is exactly why the owners have deemed it “Moose Lodge.” Also, moose happen to be their favorite animal.

Basso Interiors Creates Farmhouse-Style Decor 

Located in Buffehr Creek, the spacious three-bedroom, three and a half bath home features beautiful views of Vail Mountain and belongs to a second homeowner who grew up skiing on the mountain that she can see from her home. Although the homeowner resides in San Francisco full-time, she worked closely with Vail interior designer, Elizabeth Basso of Basso Interiors to complete the project, which deeply reflects the client’s personal ease of style....

Sarah Carr Balances a Husband's Mountain Retreat with a Wife's Modern Appeal

Located up the hill from the Ritz Carlton in Bachelor Gulch, this residence at Buckhorn features stunning views and proximity to one of the world’s most coveted resorts. Their five-bedroom, five-bathroom home is so close to the Bachelor Gulch Express Lift that the homeowners can ski down in less than two minutes.

Studio80 Specializes in Custom Design

Interior designer Tracie Schumacher of Studio80 specializes in custom interior design that fits each client’s unique lifestyle which is exactly what the Coyote Ridge Farmstead project needed. Located high above Avon, Colorado, the 12,000-square-foot luxury bachelor pad pays homage to the rural structures of the owner’s native Nebraska.

Tribe Finds From Tucson

The Scarab owner, Jane Rohr, is an experienced treasure hunter. With a knack for finding things beautifully unique and artfully antique, Jane set out to the Tucson Gem Show for the first time in February of 2015. As my first trip with the wonderful Jane, I was excited to become part of her community connections. Not only does she find incredible items to fill her fabulous shop, she also tends to find fabulous people! 

Greenauer Design Group Shows Timeless and Comfortable Style

The art of personalized design is a skill Melissa Greenauer of Greenauer Design Group has mastered and continues to utilize in all of her projects, and her recent endeavor, a mountain chalet located on the fourth floor of Vail's Lodge Tower building, is no exception. Using carefully selected materials and design elements, Melissa meticulously completed the space using a timeless and comfortable style to complement the client’s relaxed...