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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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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.


We’ve had our eye on design in Colorado for a long while now, and it’s been amazing to watch its evolution: the caliber of design only continues to become more impressive, the range of style more diverse, and the homes more beautiful. So we were excited to discover a new book that offers a snapshot of some of the state’s best examples in luxury home design. Check out Perspectives on Design Colorado, hot off the presses in September from Panache Partners. These 192 pages, chock-full of beautiful images of some of Colorado’s most spectacular spaces, will add plenty of interest to your coffee-table collection. (You’ll even find some of your favorite pros from the pages of Mountain Living inside the book.) Click herePosted via email from Mountain Living magazine for more info.

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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Two years ago, my husband and I vacationed in Germany and spent several nights in a little hotel in the town of Graach, a tiny spot on the Mosel River. Our room was basic but the bed always sticks in my mind. Atop the full-size mattress were two neatly folded white down comforters; one for each person. I thought it was brilliant: my own personal comforter that no one would steal in the night!

I’ve never seen this European-style bedding system used here in the West — until today. This morning I was checking out The Cedar House Sport Hotel’s Web site (I’ll be staying there this August and thought I’d check out the accommodations) and as I was browsing photos I came across this! Two separate down comforters folded atop crisp white sheets.

Needless to say, I’m anticipating a peaceful night’s sleep at The Cedar House Sport Hotel. After my visit, I’ll report back on the bed — and the rest of the property, too, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, learn more about The Cedar House Sport Hotel by clicking here: cedarhousesporthotel.com

— Christine

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In May of 2008, when Liza Lentini moved to a home on a secluded Pennsylvania mountain, inspiration struck.“By October of that year I had created an entire line of jewelry that reflected the romance of my surroundings,” she says. “The first piece I made was a two-strand beaded necklace, strung with bright-orange carnelian, deep-green jade, cherry quartz, and a large, metal leaf pendant. I’d spent that fall enamored by the remarkable trees that surrounded my house.  This necklace definitely reminds one of the vibrancy of the season, and has become a best-seller.”


These days, Lentini is creating a wide range of jewelry designs, incorporating 14-karat gold, sterling silver and precious gemstones, and techniques from beading to wire wrapping to casting in precious metals.Pictured here are a statement necklace and two pieces from the La Forestina collection: the Antler Wrap Ring and Garden Bur Pendant. Lentini’s antler ring is modeled after an antler she found in her driveway one snowy day. “I kept it as a symbol of good luck, and I think of the ring as good luck, too,” she says.

To learn more about Liza Lentini and to browse all of her creations, click here: www.liza-jewelry.com


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We’ve seen many natural-stone bathroom fixtures in our day, but we’re finding it difficult to recall any quite as striking as these.Launching this summer, Stone Forest’s Siena Collection features contemporary sculptural forms for the home and spa, each hand-carved from rare blocks of Siena Silver-Grey marble — a material prized for its subtle tones, striking horizontal striations and web-like inclusions.

We love everything in the seven-piece collection, but if we had to choose, we’d narrow it down to these three pieces:

Tamburo Vessel Sink: We love this deep, barrel-shaped vessel (pictured at top), designed to rest atop Stone Forest’s Banco Shower Bench. A cavity carved into the back of the piece allows for a clean installation; the plumbing stays hidden underneath.

Adagio Chaise Lounge: At first glance, we thought this sleek seat was made of wood, but it’s carved from marble too. When used indoors, it absorbs the ambient room temperature. Place it outside and it will absorb just enough heat from the sun to warm you up.

Lastra Vanity: Designed as a base for a Stone Forest vessel sink (the Verona, Beveled Round and Natural Pebble vessels would work beautifully), this sleek piece features three slabs of marble with an alder wood inlay for storage.

To learn more, visit www.stoneforest.com.

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We’re just about to send our Real Estate Issue off to the
printer, and so we thought we’d give you a little “issue candy.” For this
issue in particular, we get to comb the high-country for the best and the
newest developments to introduce you to. And we just couldn’t wait to show
you this one: Amangiri, in Utah’s Four Corners region.

The resort features a center pavilion with a swimming pool oasis (pictured
above) flanked by two wings of guest suites (there are 34 total, and several of them have
their own pools and terraces). But perhaps most exciting is the resort’s
plan for 28 luxury villas, each with a smattering of impressive features:
three floors, four master suites, wrap-around terraces, infinity-edge
pools… Get the picture? Each one is like it’s own miniature Amangiri
resort.

Go to villasatamangiri.com for more info about the villas, and stay tuned to our July/August
Real Estate Issue.

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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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