
Summer in the Rockies
If I haven’t already said it, let me say it now…summer in Crested Butte is GORGEOUS! Cool temps, bright sun (yes some rain also), and wow- the scenery. My family had only been to CB in the winter for skiing. This was our first time to stay for the summer. We have been told that people come for the winter, but stay for the summer. They are SO right. It is breathtaking, with so many things to do for all ages. It truly is “Colorado’s last great ski town” as so many have d

I.C. BEST OF
So many times throughout the year, we find ourselves reminiscing about past clients and projects. And many times we are delighted honored to begin new projects with return clientele. The design industry is so very ever-changing and it is interesting to see how trends evolve and those that transition into classics and prove their longevity. We are reminded everyday that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". We design for the client-their tastes, their needs, the way their

All about ART
We are thrilled to have the owner of our favorite art gallery La Montage join us today as our guest blogger. Gaylynn is a wonderful person to partner with in this creative industry and we adore working with her! To see more art from La Montage follow them on Instagram @lamontageart. Having grown up with a family in the art business, starting La Montage was an exciting new venture. Fast forward twelve years and I still love being a gallery owner as much as the day I started

Featured on Houzz
We are excited to share with you a feature we were a part of recently on Houzz. If you aren't familar with the Houzz website and app--it is a must-know in the Design Industry. It has quickly become one of my favorite "go to's" to find local professionals, search inspirations and collaborate with clients for a cohesive design project. You must check it out - if you haven't already! One of our favorite client projects was featured in this "Decorating with Crystals and Stones

Feast Your Eyes
With the holidays fast approaching, I felt it necessary to attempt to calm your nerves about entertaining set up. Each year, as fall rolls around and I start to think about the holiday schedule, I am reminded --I love this time of year! The smells, the glitz and glam, the family gatherings...but with all that excitement, comes a bit of stress as well. What will I cook, where will we gather, how will I embellish and accessorize, so that it brings something different to the

Beautiful, delicate....tile!
Tile trends have see a shift over the past few years. No longer are the days of endless tumbled marble and heavily textured accents. Our design schedule seems to be full of new construction and renovation projects and tile selection is one of the most important parts of the design and building process. Lucky for us--the industry is stacked with beautiful marble, glass and even concrete tiles. I thought it would be fun to share with you just a few of my favorite tile trend

A Fresh New Setting
Happy Fall on this beautiful Sunday! As I've said before--I love the changing of the seasons and the fresh new look it brings with it. Just like the changing weather outside, our design showroom transforms each fall with new product introductions and exclusive collections. I could not be more excited to share our 2016 Fall Floor Change with you.... For an even better view, visit our showroom and give your space a fresh new update of it's own. #showroom #inspiration #brandin

Showroom Makeover
After almost 12 years in business I get a lot of different questions, but one thing I am asked often by clients and friends is "if you could change things, would you have a design showroom again?" My answer is a resounding YES! But even though there is little hesitation in my response, that element of my design business is one of the most difficult to manage and maintain. Many people probably walk in and out of furniture stores and design showrooms and never think about th

Custom Cabinetry
As I promised, we really want to bring you in behind the scenes of residential interior design this year! Not just a view of finished projects and portfolio photos--but the real deal, "behind-the-scenes" details and help to introduce you to the vast world of interior home furnishings and construction. We love our job and we get the opportunity to work with diverse clientele each and every day, so this is also a way for us to thank all of you, who so graciously, allow us int

Inspiration - Hotel Jerome
Don't you just love it when you find inspiration in the most unlikely places? I sure do! But inspiration for design is all around us--textiles, jewelry, a beautiful sunset--creativity can be found almost everywhere we look. Several years ago, while working with a client in Aspen, Colorado, I was introduced to Hotel Jerome Aspen. It made such an impression on me, that years later, I recalled my time there to inspire a "Lounge" design in a Grapevine residence. Hotel Jerome