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Gorgeous interiors meet the great outdoors

August 2, 2011 in Architecture & Interiors, Mountain Living, Outdoor Living by Caroline | No comments

Good news: Our August Architecture of Summer Issue is on newsstands today!

The issue is all about the “architecture of summer”—those homes that celebrate a life lived outdoors. We’ve long seen how Western architects, designers and homeowners find creative ways to blur the boundaries between indoors and out, and now we’ve rounded up some of the finest examples in one issue:

Outside Influences: Contemporary forms and walls of glass embrace the high-country landscape in a young family’s Steamboat Springs home.

Open House: Where the plains meet the foothills of Boulder, Colorado, architect E.J. Meade designs a modern dwelling in concert with its environs

Light Bright: On a spectacular site, a Wyoming home nods to tradition, embraces modernity and basks in the sun.

And don’t miss these stories from the issue…

Outdoor Art: Want to dress up your landscape? See how five inspired sculptors create one-of-a-kind art that turns gardens into galleries.

Montana Mix: Discover how landscape designer Linda Iverson combines native plantings and colorful flowers to create a cottage garden that’s perfect for a sun-drenched afternoon soirée.

To browse more photos of homes that celebrate the outdoors, go to mountainliving.com.

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Guest blog post: Anne Sage picks products that go out in style

June 8, 2011 in Furnishings, High Country Shopping, ML Recommends, Mountain Living, Outdoor Living by Caroline | 3 comments

On the hunt for the perfect piece for your patio or outdoor living nook? Here, Anne Sage of The City Sage dishes on her go-to design sources for getting summer off to a stylish start.

The Source: Terrain (above). The Vibe: Romantic Gazebo Hideaway, where the bunnies frolic and the daisies are always in bloom. The Goods: Bistro tables and chairs; cheery votives; floral rag rugs; and more vintage-inspired garden tools than you can shake a rake at.

The Source: West Elm (above). The Vibe: Modern Moroccan beach house meets weathered foothills lodge. The Goods: Tumbled glass and woven wicker; shades of cerise, sea and sand; patterns that bring a touch of the exotic to even the most traditional American summer.

The Source: Jayson Home and Garden (above). The Vibe: Welcome to my home. A gnome carved it from the mountainside. The Goods: Rough-hewn furniture and accessories; materials like burlap, leather and mohair; a flash of iron or brass (’cause gnomes love mining too).

Which look is your favorite, we wonder?

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The best ways to get outside this summer

May 17, 2011 in Mountain Living, Outdoor Living, Travel by Caroline | No comments

Satisfy your taste for adventure with these colorful excursions into the heart of the high country.

Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris, Jackson, Wyoming

Designed to give you great views of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem’s original residents—including bear, moose, elk, pronghorn, eagles and bison—these half- and full-day safaris explore wildlife hotspots in Jackson Hole, the National Elk Refuge, and Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. From $125 per person, jacksonholewildlifesafaris.com.

Whistler Sea-to-Sky Climb Train Trip with Rocky Mountaineer, Whistler, British Columbia

A glass-domed coach takes you from the cosmopolitan coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, both hosts of the 2010 Olympic Games. Book the Whistler Glacier Adventure and combine your train trip with a helicopter ride to—and a rare walk atop—a 12,000-year-old glacier. From $143 per person, one way; rockymountaineer.com.

Fly-Fishing Adventures at The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado

You won’t have to lift a finger (except to cast your fly) on custom-designed guided trips to private gold-medal waters in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. Enjoy a pre- or post-adventure getaway at The Little Nell, where luxe guest rooms and suites were recently redesigned by internationally known interior designer Holly Hunt. From $345 per person, thelittlenell.com.

Heli-Hiking with Canadian Mountain Holidays, British Columbia, Canada

Traveling by chopper to remote lodges in the Canadian Rockies is just the first thrill you’ll encounter during these wilderness vacations; after touch-down, you’ll enjoy guided hikes—tailored to your abilities and interests—to glaciers, alpine meadows and more. From $1,730 CAD per person, cmhsummer.com.

Horseback Riding at Home Ranch, Clark, Colorado

Saddling up at this Relais & Chateaux dude ranch in the Elk River Valley near Steamboat Springs is a thrill. Horses from the 100-horse herd are matched to guests’ skill levels, as are full- or half-day rides along mountainside trails, through aspen groves and across high-country meadows. Rustic-luxe cabins and lodge rooms, and chef Clyde Nelson’s gourmet cuisine, are also tops. From $5,745/double (seven-night stay), homeranch.com.

Click here to uncover more ways to venture into the high country.

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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

Posted via email from Mountain Living magazine

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.

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