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ASPEN Architecture and Beauty

We just returned home from Aspen, Colorado last nite. It was a glorious week spent with family that lives and works there year round and family members from other parts of the country. We’ve made this pilgrimage to Colorado for an annual reunion of sorts for at least 20 years, to enjoy each other in the glorious mountainous setting and ski ski ski…

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We just returned home from Aspen, Colorado last nite. It was a glorious week spent with family that lives and works there year round and family members from other parts of the country. We’ve made this pilgrimage to Colorado for an annual reunion of sorts for at least 20 years, to enjoy each other in the glorious mountainous setting and ski ski ski!

This year, we stayed at my most favorite rustic cabin build in the 1960’s, in the woods facing Aspen (Ajax) Mountain. It started out as a modest cabin and over the years had undergone tasteful additions that have respected its original structure with fine handmade millwork. Owned by the Balderson family, the home is filled with original artwork from Herbie Balderson who passed away several years ago, and many other local artists such as Highland Woodworks and Spiro Lyon Glass. There is a calming creative energy that fills the house with inspiration each time we stay.

Taking the day off from skiing, we just had to visit the architecturally stunning Aspen Museum to see the newest installations which are always thought provoking. We experienced ‘simple movement’ by sitting in a swing in the middle of the room trying to ‘reach’ the mountains, a zombie-ghost installation and original artwork by Margaret Kilgallen.

Our last evening was spent at the T-Lazy-7 Ranch where my brother in law John Bakken was inducted into the Aspen Ski Club Hall of Fame. The structure itself was breathtaking with all of its log cabin details. The food and live music made for a wonderful last nite before going home, with this ‘Old Aspen’ local group of residents.

Holiday Design Newsletter, 2023

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Speaker Event~ Sarah Von Dreele

The Design Lab at our Interior Design studio in Croton on Hudson, NY, recently played host to an extraordinary evening that brought artistry to life. Principal Denise Wenacur curated a unique experience by visiting the home and studio of the talented artist, Sarah Von Dreele then invited her to speak at The Design Studio to give attendees a rare opportunity to witness the magic of her work in progress.

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Podcast Talk: Design-Build

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We were named a local expert by Redfin! Check out this feature article on the sophistication and allure of the color black…

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August Design Newsletter, 2023

We are so excited for the progress on our new Design-Build project.
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Nov. Design Newsletter, 2022

Autumn is nearing the end with bright colored leaves changing to dark brown, and grey branches and tree trunks signaling that winter is near. We are now excited to focus on the Holidays with family and friends gathering and dining together in beautifully decorated homes…

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The common element throughout is good design. There’s always a reason why an element is chosen for a certain place, whether it’s a colorful painting in a room or a specific fabric on a chair. There’s also a functionality to every item that is unique to each project’s solution. It’s sort of like an oversized jigsaw puzzle with a place and reason for each piece.

“Your rooms are like a painting. Each component is a brushstroke to create the whole picture. It’s magic every time!”