I love writing posts about businesses giving back to the community; and here is another wonderful way a Steamboat business has found to use its business niche and expertise to help fund a charitable foundation that has given over $75,000 to more than 50 community organizations in the past 4 years. The upcoming, 6th Annual,  Steamboat Springs Parade of Homes... [Read more...]

Mark Twain once wrote that sitting on a porch gave him "a deep sense of comfort and contentment." The bard of American letters was not alone. Porches used to be where the family would hang out in the evening and visit with neighbors and watch the kids play in the yard.  It was a way to catch the evening breeze when there wasn’t any air conditioning.                       Porches... [Read more...]

Last night's Tour de Steamboat/Sunshine Kids  fundraiser in the Torian tent in Steamboat Springs was a resounding success!  There were a few minutes of consternation as the wind picked up and the thunder rolled and the chairs went flying, but that only added to the evening's excitement!  The Prudential Steamboat Realtors donate countless hours of their time... [Read more...]

  Our thoughts go out to the victims of the Denver shooting and their families. The non-profit  Bonfils Blood Center is requesting blood donations for the victims,  ABC 7 News reports.   To donate blood or funds, please visit www.bonfils.org   Read More →

The allure of water is universal. Water views seem to soothe away stress and encourage contemplation. A shoreline interior should begin by considering the setting. The first step is to ensure that views are visually accessible, and that exterior doors can be accessed. The two rooms below, by architects on Houzz, each have two focal points--the water and a... [Read more...]

Home on the Range is currently working on a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home designed by Architect Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA in Houston,Texas and we will be sharing details from the home throughout the construction process.  Wright's appreciation for natural materials and the landscape make his Prairie Style homes timeless.  I am constantly amazed by the details... [Read more...]

I had the pleasure of attending the ASID Annual Membership Mixer at the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Arts on Thursday evening and was astounded to find a hidden gem!  Hugh Grant, the creator, curator and guiding light of the Kirkland Museum has done a masterful job of putting together a wealth of pieces from the past 100 years, including a collection... [Read more...]

Attics have captured the imagination of children for centuries due to their cozy scale and intriguing character - did you ever go on a treasure hunt in an attic when you were young, or play hide and seek under the eaves?  Here are images which demonstrate how attics continue to inspire us with their nooks and crannies even as adults. RUSTIC - from western... [Read more...]

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