Architec-TOUR San Fransisco's Victorians

Most readers know I'm a bit of a modernists, but I have to admit I love looking at really over the top painted Ladies- who doesn't, right?!

San Francisco is the perfect spot to rubber neck!

 

I wonder how big the tree was when they built this slender beauty.

 

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Some may call it gilding the lily but the status points earned by egg and dart molding over crown over fluted columns was maybe the equivalent of an ipad in one hand, kombucha in the other, waving to your one of three nannies while on your way to heli-ski pre-season work-out class in your next season uggs and Lulu Lemon size 0's. Perhaps... I'm no expert.

 

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This one doesn't seem as fussy, and I really like the colors!

 

The one below is unfortunate...I mean the abacus is a bit too high.

Actually, I kinda like the beads and the way they work with the rest of the classic greek revival business.

 Get a load of the gold! Showoffs! sheesh!

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Scott is always blown away by how close these Victorians built their houses. You'd be lucky to get an ace of clubs in between these two girls.

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Esalen hobbit housing

Blue sky bliss in Big Sur

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Amazing fence inspired by the ---- tears plant. Ahhhhh what is the name?
Job's tears? They look like beads suspended on string...

Stairs as steep as a ladder - this soooo wouldn't be code in CO!

...and finally the hobbit like houses tucked here and there all around Esalen Institute. What an amazing trip. Blissed out by the gardens, the food, the workshop, the sculpture, ahhhhh!

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Big Sur succulents

Dinosaur sized plants at Esalen! Love them!! Mature gardens are amazing!

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Kids aid food assembly

Kids from our daughter's class help to unload, sort and pack a month's worth of food for Kid's Aid last Tuesday!

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Top of the world

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Ridiculous Views!

A remodel in Mountain Village we are working on... And what a beautiful November to work on it!

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Ridgway Riverbed

Snow capped mountains, dry, animal track dotted riverbed!

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Ridgway riverbed

It's beautiful this November, high temperatures, blue skies, and the occasional snow storm!

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Sexy formation

Beginning forms on new construction in Mountain Village!

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Santa Fe inspiration!

We came down to buy a Prius!!! Can not justify the big Bridger truck driving from Telluride to Montrose on nice days! The gas savings is going to be over $300 a month!
While we're here we are enjoying the Farmer's market, contemporary art museums, New Mexican cuisine and the local colors and flavor!

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Loghill Special

As  you drive by our new office in Ridgway, we have new  photos on display. This was a project we did in Log Hill. The views were stunning.

We still have people asking us if the office is our home or if it houses any of our project managers. The answer is no. Short of putting a neon open sign in, I'm not sure how to make it look any more commercial. A new fence goes in soon...perhaps that will help!

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1st house in Mountain Village!

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We've done lots of remodels in Telluride and Mountain Village but this will be our first custom home!

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Over the Moon for Lunafest

Lunafest was recently at Ah Haa. Loved all the short films!  Some were animated, some were documentaries other mini- dramas- all really compelling and discussion sparking! If I had to only pick 3 faves They would be Miracle Lady, Touch, and Thembi's Diary. They were marked by black humor and great design, realistic and efficient dialog and lastly a very artistic rendering a human resilience and tragedy.
MMMm love good film!
It was also a treat to have the audience composed of women aged 10- 80 ish... some granola, some stylish... :)

Hardly a Horror Show!

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Might be a good day for a hike in the Bridal Veil area, Telluride

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Just another stunning day in Telluride!

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Don't cry for me Argentinia...I'll be there soon! If I'm not in Belgium...

Restoration Hardware now has a stunning and substantial Belgian Furniture collection, and as much as it would be tempting to buy everything for a space at that store, alas, a home must have more soul.

Belgium and Argentina may not be sisters but I believe they may be distant design cousins. I am a little obsessed with Argentina lately, can you tell? It will be our next BIG vacation destination...big country though- which area to choose? I digress...

In the meantime, I am very interested in fusing my new obsession into old obsessions...Belgiantina-this will be the big 2011 style fusion, I see it now! Look out Axel Vervdoordt!

Loving these last four items from architectural artifacts...all Argentinian, by the by! The two faux bois bird houses slay me! The color, patina, playfulness, scale...pure sculpture!

Mid century modern Argentina meet pickled oak Belgian style. I think adding chrome, mirrors, mercury glass candlesticks, pops of purple and red ensure that the Belgian aesthetic doesn't get stogy. Burst of whimsy, baby!

So- in a bedroom this highly reflective lamp base would mirror the surface it would sit upon...ideally a very visibly grained antique table...the following Argentinian bent wood table might do the trick in a small space but a much larger room an old trestle wood library table would thrill me with juxtapositional delight! I'm sure I could find something, if not at a country auction, at Restoration Hardware for sure! I hear there is a Colorado outlet in Castlewood, hmmmmm!

Inspiration Everywhere

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These are the kind of color combinations that thrill me!

 

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Cornerstone Fall Spectacular

Ben nailed this shot of Cornerstone! benedmunson.com

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Cornerstone Cozy

Makes ya want to invite a few friends over and sit down to a
Big plate of grilled lamb chops and haricot vert... Or is it just me?
Casual, chic, comfortable the big C's!
Photo styling dream!
One of Bridger Construction's most fun projects!

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Photo shoot fun!

This gorgeous home in Cornerstone was a blast to photo style... I had so much to work with... The designer ( Ronnberg Associates from Denver) and architect (Russel Geiss) did an amazing job creating a very modern yet comfortable and cozy house.
Loved the photographer too- benedmunson.com
Bridger Construction built this solid, house...made all the plans come to life! Lucky us!
This is just a little taste of the photos shot yesterday!

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