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All good things traditional beg to be reinterpreted

August 10, 2010 in Architecture & Interiors, Best of the High Country, Furnishings, Mountain Living by Caroline | No comments

The Best of Mountain Living Issue has us remembering our favorite designs, and we couldn’t help but bring back the antler chandelier, a fixture that’s long found its place in high-country home design. Here are three brilliant renditions of the old favorite, each sure to make its own unique statement in your mountain home:

GLAM GLASS Made of mouthblown sculpted glass (you can opt for clear, amber, black or opalescent), this contemporary take by artist Nicole Davis is as much artwork as it is practical light fixture. scenicmesa.com

BOLD COLOR Taking a dramatic departure from its antler ancestor, this colorful composition by The Future Perfect is as unexpected as it is sophisticated. It’s ideal for adding a dose of drama to a foyer or dining space. thefutureperfect.com

NATURAL BEAUTY Acknowledging that twigs and antlers share a similar organic shape, this rustic beauty—made from a tangle of natural branches—is a true expression of the outdoors brought in.

To see more of our favorite designs from the past, browse stories and photos from the Best of Mountain Living issue at mountainliving.com.

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ML GUEST BLOG: Summer necessities from designer Robyn Woodhall

June 18, 2010 in Decorating Secrets, Furnishings, High Country Shopping, ML Recommends, Mountain Living, Outdoor Living by Christine | No comments

Enjoy this batch of simple summer necessities from designer Robyn Woodhall of Evolve Living in Missoula, Montana.

“This stone stool/side table is great for indoors or out.”

“A wicker day bed that comes in many colors; cushions and pillows can be customized.”

“French apple baskets. The grey-washed color is perfect for summer, and they store just about anything.”

“A hammered-glass decanter and tumblers for drinks by the pool.”Want to learn more about Robyn—and her picks? Click here: www.evolveliving.com

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Friday Favorite: The Roadrunner Side Chair

June 11, 2010 in Furnishings, High Country Shopping, ML Recommends, Mountain Living by Christine | 1 comment

This functional work of art, envisioned by Denver-based furniture-design force Doublebutter, is the perfect way to take modern into the mountains. We love the strong geometric angles, continuous, sculptural frame, and—of course—the touch of cowhide, which puts just the right spin on the piece. (Cream, green and blue steel with brown cowhide shown here; also available to mix and match in gray steel and black cowhide.) Don’t miss Doublebutter’s other big-personality, high-design pieces: click here.


Friday Favorite: One Cool Console

June 4, 2010 in Furnishings, High Country Shopping, ML Recommends, Mountain Living by Christine | No comments

Some folks can do no wrong. That’s certainly the case with Hudson Furniture, manufacturer of spectacular furniture pieces made from salvaged wood.Our latest favorite? The “Strips” Console, a limited-edition piece that combines strips of walnut sourced from three different continents with sleek polished nickel. We love the fractured reflections that result.

See more amazing furniture finds here: www.hudsonfurnitureinc.com

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A Natural Glow

May 11, 2010 in Decorating Secrets, Furnishings, High Country Shopping, ML Recommends, Mountain Living by Christine | 1 comment

via birchandwillow.com

Picture this: A sunny artist’s loft in Fort Point Channel, Boston. A craftsperson leans over her work table, fashioning bits of birch and willow branches, reeds and handmade paper into a one-of-a-kind light fixture.

The result of her efforts will be one of Birch & Willow’s spectacular light fixtures (which we happen to be head-over-heels in love with).

Each custom design is achieved using environmentally conscientious manufacturing processes, high levels of recyclable natural materials, water-based finishes and adhesives, and natural patinas.

We love the way even a simple sconce can add warmth, texture and interest to a space. Picture one in a powder room, hallway or bedroom.

Click here to browse all of Birch & Willow’s sconces, pendants, lamps and screens. To view some great photos of the artisans in action, click here.

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DESIGN OF THE DAY: Old Wood, New Look

May 10, 2010 in Architecture & Interiors, Decorating Secrets, Furnishings, High Country Shopping, ML Recommends, Mountain Living by Christine | No comments

Call it “rural modernism” or “rustic sophistication” — by any name, furniture designer David Stine’s style is one that celebrates the marriage of sustainability and classic American furniture design.

Each of Stine’s pieces is crafted from wood that’s been responsibly raised on his family-owned 400-acre ranch in Illinois. Only trees that have reached the end of their lifespans are harvested and shaped into pieces for the home.

Pictured here is the Sycamore Round, a solid section of a massive old-growth sycamore tree that was kiln-dried and hand-scraped, then treated with an all-natural linseed oil finish. Wouldn’t have guessed that it would look so at home in such sleek and spare surroundings? It’s a clean and graphic backdrop like this that lets this piece’s natural beauty take center stage.To view more of David Stine’s work, click here: http://www.stinewoodworking.com



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Our latest furniture discovery

May 7, 2010 in Food & Wine, Furnishings, Go Green, High Country Shopping, ML Recommends, Mountain Living, Travel by Christine | No comments

We’re always inspired to find local artisans who create beautiful things in thoughtful ways, and so we’re excited to let you in on our latest design discovery: a furniture line out of Scenic Mesa Ranch in Hotchkiss, Colorado called The Buffalo Collection. It’s a high-end collection of mountain lifestyle furniture made by local artisans out of buffalo leather from the ranch’s buffalo meat business.

The pieces of The Buffalo Collection are both rugged and refined, built to handle the comings and goings of the ranch life, but finely handcrafted so
they’re right at home in a well-dressed high-country house. What’s more, these luscious leather items are created using an earth-friendly, non-chromium tanning process.

Scenic Mesa Ranch’s green efforts don’t stop there: they’re building four green EcoCabins on their grounds; they host a monthly “Green Seminar” series
in their store; and every month, they throw a “Slow Food” dinner that serves up the organic fare of the valley. Innovative and thoughtful? We think so.

Find out more at scenicmesa.com.

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August is Mod Month in Denver

August 10, 2009 in Architecture & Interiors, Events, Furnishings, ML Recommends, Mountain Living by Caroline | No comments

There’s a new wave of modern design in Colorado, and now you can participate through Denver by Design, a series of design events and exhibitions airing at the vintage-and-modern home goods stop Mod Livin’, all taking place during the month of August. Seven design experts have judged more than 60 works by local creatives in order to bring you the top 25 best modern expressions of furniture, objects and art–all for sale and on display at the showroom during August. Or take part in "5 x 5": a conversation series during each of the five Mondays in August from 6-7:30 pm, where an artist will host a discussion about his or her work. If you can’t make it to Denver to celebrate all that’s mod, go to modlivin.com and vote for your favorite of the 25 designs.

A few of our favorite fabrics

May 22, 2009 in Decorating Secrets, Furnishings, ML Recommends, Mountain Living, Outdoor Living by Caroline | No comments

There are ample reasons why we love Place Textiles’ spring 2009 collection, dubbed "The Painted Desert." This family of fabrics comes in four patterns and 34 colors–all inspired by the palette of the American Southwest. You’ll love the way color meets texture through striated warps, tightly-woven yarns and handsome stripes. Then there’s the fact that these textiles are designated Durable Luxury, which means their colors hold fast, they resist stains and they’re washable at low temperatures–all while being soft like fabrics should be. Sounds like the perfect upholstery pick for summer! placetextiles.com.

Catch Some Air

February 23, 2009 in Art & Antiques, Decorating Secrets, Events, Furnishings, ML Recommends, Mountain Living, Travel by admin | No comments

If you’ll be anywhere near the Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho, on February 27 or 28, make sure to catch the Yokes Outrageous Air Show. At 6 p.m. each night in the center of Schweitzer Mountain Village, an elite group of professional jumpers will perform an astronomical aerial review, which includes such stunts as synchronized flips and flying through fire.

Each show kicks off with the Wire Energy Drink Torchlight Parade and ends with after parties where you can meet the performers and grab some autographs.

For more information, visit schweitzer.com.

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