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.

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.

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

Hand-made Silk Creations

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...

Industrial Trash Turned Into Modern Treasure

Although Jane Rohr has a knack for finding hidden treasures all over the world, once the treasures find their way into the store anything can happen. Originally discovered in Texas, this industrial waste, an abandoned old five-foot fan started with faded red blades and a little bit of rust but Jane knew it was something special. It is now a lazy suzan or shall we say a 5 Ft. round coffee table with a spin!

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.

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.

Yvonne Jacobs of Slifer Designs

After designing three houses with Slifer Designs, Mark and Julie Filler decided to hire the firm again to work on their vacation home. This time they wanted their home to “pass the soft test” so they enlisted Slifer President Yvonne Jacobs to work on their 5,500 square-foot Snowmass residence.  

Starting from Scratch in This East Vail Mountain Home

Designing a remodeled mountain home in East Vail all the way from Louisville, Kentucky might have been difficult for some client/designer teams, but that wasn’t the case with Grace Poganski and designer Darlene Daugherty. Although Grace and her husband Greg currently live in Lousiville, they purchased a Vail condo in East Vail that will eventually become their main home. Having lived in the Vail Valley before, Grace knew what she was...