A New Niche In The Interior Design Industry
02.10.2012
The New York Times is reporting that there is a new niche for designers in the interior design industry– the recently divorced man. There are basically two scenarios in most cases of divorce, the women keeps the house or both partners decide to sell the house, either way the man is left looking for a […]
Home Improvements That Will Help You Sell
02.08.2012
So Men’s Health Magazine has come up with 10 renovations that will “make you rich.” Those are their words, not ours. We must say the title caught our attention, it even made us glance at their top 10 list to see if these were viable options. With the advice of DIY Network’s Million Dollar Contractor, […]
Colorado Tops The List Of State Of LEED-Certified Commerial Buildings
02.03.2012
Colorado leads the USGBC’s (United States Green Building Council) 2011 list of the top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings. The finding are based on per capita and using the 2010 U.S. Census data. The list shows that the Colorado has close to 14 million square feet of LEED-certified space, and 2.74 […]
Colorado Garden and Home Show
01.31.2012
Even the busiest owners of luxury mountain homes can benefit from a trip to the upcoming Colorado Garden and Home Show. The show is an unparalleled venue for viewing the latest trends in architecture and home improvement. February 11-19 at the Colorado Convention center in Denver, the event will feature over 600 vendors and dozens […]
New Green Home Solutions for 2012
01.28.2012
Although the notion of an energy efficient or even solar home is not a new concept, there are many modern solutions to the age old problem of staying warm and comfortable within one’s house. Although mountain homes are located in particularly strenuous environments, they do offer many unique approaches to both luxurious comfort and energy […]
Tom and Gisele’s “Eco-Friendly” Pad
01.24.2012
Tom Brady has had quite a week, first his team clinches the AFC Championship Game, though barely, and it also seems he and his family are moving into a 22,000 square foot home in Los Angeles, California. This massive home– which features 8 bedrooms, lagoon-shaped pool with spa, wine cellar and its own bridge that […]
Hawaii Takes Center Stage In The Descendants
01.16.2012
Last night The Descendants took home two Golden Globe awards, one for Best Motion Picture – Drama and the other for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for George Clooney. The Descendants tells the story of Matt King, played by George Clooney, who must come to terms with his wife’s […]
Breck Celebrates Ullr Fest 2012
01.11.2012
Ullr Fest, named for the Norse mythical god of snow Ullr, is currently invading the streets of Breckenridge this week. The festivities began on Sunday and will conclude this Saturday, January 14th, with the Breck Chilly Chili Cook Off. Come out and celebrate Ullr Fest all week and make sure you don’t miss the Ullr […]
West Coast Architecture: Chateau Marmont
01.06.2012
There are very few hotels in this country that are as infamous as Chateau Marmont. Modeled after a royal residence in the Loire Valley in France, Chateau Amboise, Chateau Marmont hits high up in the hills of West Hollywood, a beckon to celebrities and millionaires. This Hollywood landmark has become an extension of the […]