FALL/WINTER 2014-15
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CONTENTS
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Portfolio Get a glimpse of the work of architect Veronica Schreibeis, interior design duo Terry Trauner and Kristin Frappart, and painter Justin McGuire
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Tips & TRENDS From ebonized salad bowls to luxurious textiles, discover this season’s must-have products
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Small SPACES
WINTER WARMTH Keep your home warm and inviting this winter with simple additions
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In the Kitchen with ANNIE
HOME-STYLE ITALIAN FROM SCRATCH Friends become sous chefs at Sicilian-inspired celebration
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Mountain LIVING
Couple behind Range Dining share their love of entertaining
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Weekend WANDERINGS
SLOPESIDE STAYCATION Soaking up Jackson Hole’s charm as a local-turned-tourist
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ARRIVE AT YOUR STYLE Entryway design tips to set the tone of your home
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SNAPSHOT
Photographer Mark Fisher
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ROOM TO GROW
NEW ADDITIONS
TEXAS TO THE TETONS
Local architect designs his home so that it can change with his life
Hopes to build a family inspire remodel of Wilson cabin
Family behind luxury linens brand Peacock Alley finds solace in the mountains
ON THE COVER: The Parker family’s Wittus wood-burning stove has a minimized yet contemporary design that inspired the artful composition on this north wall, balanced with the work of local artists. Photograph by Paul Warchol
Photograph by Paul Warchol
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Letter from the EDITOR
WELCOMING NEWNESS “And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.”
Photograph by Bailey Watson
– RAINER MARIA RILKE I love the idea of a new year, the anticipation of unknown adventures around the corner, the uncertainty of what may lie ahead, and the joy of welcoming newness. Thankfully, it is unceasing, and here we are yet again! Another season is upon us, bringing a crisp autumn air and soon a thick blanket of snow covering the valley; whether we are ready or not, the new year is right around the corner. In this issue of Teton Home and Living, our stories share a theme of starting anew and welcoming the next chapter. From new homes and growing families to making a conscious effort to pause and savor each moment, our pages are filled with exciting life chapters, yet all in different phases: a young architect’s first home, a growing family’s remodel, and a busy Texas family’s refuge in the mountains. You will also find exciting style tips to freshen up your home, musttry recipes for a comforting Italian night in, and the latest seasonal trends to brighten your winter. In “New Additions,” our cover feature (page 28), Rebecca Mitchell takes readers through a Wilson remodel making room for the most exciting new addition of all: a growing family. Peruse the pages of “Room to Grow” (page 22) as budding young architect Jamie Farmer shares the story of his “one-bedroom trophy house” he built from the ground up, alongside his father. He refers to his new home as a “living, breathing space” that will grow up alongside him. We already can’t wait to see what else he has in store. In Mountain Living (page 38), chef Rick Sordahl and his design-savvy wife, Dana, welcome readers into their home as they entertain as they do best, finding calmness in the kitchen amid the wonderful chaos of opening Teton Springs’ Range Dining in Victor. They’ll leave you longing for a night of fine dining, and maybe even with a little inspiration to take a stab at gourmet cooking yourself (rumor has it they are known to lend out from their collection of must-have cookbooks). While you sift through the pages, take a moment to pause and rediscover the splendor of the beautiful place that surrounds us. Jenn Rein’s “Texas to the Tetons” (page 34) will help in this quest, as she shares one Dallas family’s story of finding community and comfort in their new home away from home—they also happen to be the folks behind the gorgeous luxury linens brand Peacock Alley. In “Slopeside Staycation” (page 42), I spent a weekend rediscovering the Tetons as a local-turned-tourist that left me as wide-eyed and overwhelmed by this unbelievable valley as the first day I drove into town. It all felt new again. So sit back, warm yourself by the fire, and enjoy. Here’s to welcoming newness, in whatever facet that may be.
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CONTRIBUTORS
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1| T. Hamish Tear is from a small Scottish island where he gained a passion for expeditionary sailing and mountaineering. With a keen interest in writing and photography, he has chronicled his travels in national mountaineering and sailing magazines in the U.K. and the U.S.A. for thirty-five years. Hamish has lived in the Rocky Mountains since 1985 and is a regular contributor to local and regional magazines. HTPhotographics.com 2| Dina Mishev is the editor in chief of
Jackson Hole magazine and associate editor at Inspirato. Her writing about architecture, travel, food, and adventure has appeared in The Washington Post, Backpacker, Sunset, AAA’s Via, National Geographic Traveler, and Big Sky Journal.
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3| A Colorado native, Rebecca Mitchell moved to Teton
Valley to enjoy a slower-paced lifestyle. Tucked in the woods of Alta, she works from her home office where the pressures of deadline-driven work are balanced by the peace and tranquility of mountain living. When she’s not editing A Grand Wedding & Event Planner or contributing to other regional magazines, Rebecca writes project proposals for engineering firms.
4| Jenn Rein ditched concrete and a corporate commute
eight years ago in favor of living in Teton Valley. Currently a resident of Victor, Idaho, Jenn loves writing about the people that make up this region. The closer a story is to her mountain home, the better. You can read more of her work at jennrein.com.
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Clockwise from top: The House in Hill project was carved out of the site, creating meterthick stone walls during Veronica Schreibeis’ time in Peru. The client is an integral part of the collaborative design process at Vera Iconica Architecture. The sculpted wall leads the eye to the garden beyond, while the stone floor inlaid with teak brings natural materials to the interior. Custom materials, such as this therapeutic floor, are designed to delight all five senses.
VERA ICONICA ARCHITECTURE Jackson is home to a number of renowned architects who design immaculate structures often inspired by our boundless landscapes. But Veronica Schreibeis, principal architect at Vera Iconica Architecture, hopes to take that inspiration one step further. “We want to provide a sensory experience,” she says, “and tap into the visceral roots of who you are while connecting you to the landscape.” Veronica, alongside project architect Jamie Farmer and intern Jakub Galczynski, has founded her business on the principles of collaboration and astute attention to detail, while using the latest software to provide seamless communication. In 2010, Veronica opened her business in Jackson, and has seen continued steady growth over the past five years. She has designed projects in Peru, South Korea, Hong Kong, and throughout the United States, working with clients who are ready to think outside the box and trust their guidance. Vera Iconica uses a proprietary design process that leads to meeting the client’s wildest visions that reflect their lifestyle, whether it be a floor modeled after the divots in a sake bottle or an exterior 8
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structure inspired from the collision of land and sea. From highly textured floors that ignite the senses to thoughtful lighting that sets a creative mood, this young and exciting studio takes design to new heights by empowering a team of individuals to share ideas and imbue each member’s specialties and expertise into the end product. Veronica has also pioneered the cutting-edge capabilities of the architecture software ArchiCAD into her business. The program allows all consultants involved, as well as clients, to gain access to 3-D models of the home room by room, hosted on their iPads or iPhones. “We’ve never had a client say, ‘Oh, we didn’t know the house would look like this,’ ” she says. The open communication allows for all parties to be on the same page, leaving more room to focus on the details, like the use of natural materials and textures. “You are basically sculpting the natural environment to accommodate an environment you can live in, work in, and function in.” And as her company’s namesake states, the goal is to create a “true likeness” that is harmonious with both the land and the client.
Photographs: Arnica Spring & Veronica Schreibeis
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Clockwise from top: The living room features a faux leopard throw, two Lee Industries chairs, and a coffee table made of distressed barnwood, with accent metal straps adding rustic and modern touches. Trauner Designs, Inc. caters to each client—from designing a custom bed, right, built by Artifacts to emulate antique doors, to finding a limestone and iron table, a reproduction studded bowl, and a Caravaggio mirror, left.
TRAUNER DESIGNS, INC.
Photographs: David J Swift, Paul Mullins & Price Chambers
— interior design — From the iconic Snake River Grill to Jackson Lake Lodge, Terry Trauner, owner of Trauner Designs, Inc., and lead designer Kristin Frappart have helped shape Jackson style for the past eighteen years. But ask the duo to describe their style, and they will likely hesitate; their style, they say, is to help the client unlock their own. “Interior design is very personal, and it takes getting to know your client well, learning their lifestyle, habits, and interests,” says Kristin. “All of that really shapes the way they live and how they want their home to be. We open up a huge dialogue between the two of us and get to know each other.” But another key testament to the longevity of Trauner Designs is their partnership. Terry, although fervently passionate about interior design, brings her business skills and financial expertise to Trauner Designs and is predominately working behind the scenes. Kristin, an ASID and IIDA certified designer, brings the client’s vision to life, no matter the budget or scope. Together, they welcome each client with expertise on both ends of the spectrum, adding to a very personalized experience
and high level of customer service. Kristin and Terry provide a wide array of services, from design consultation and custom furnishings to commercial interior design and logistical support out of their studio in Wilson. In between, they can be found jet-setting to markets all over the world, traveling to Paris, San Francisco, and North Carolina to seek out cutting-edge design. “We find product lines that aren’t being shown in Jackson, especially high-quality merchandise without the price tag,” Terry says. With access to so many vendors, Trauner Designs welcomes full home redesigns or simply revamping a small space. “We will work with every client and budget, giving them ideas on how to freshen up their space even without a budget,” Kristin says. “A lot of people look at their home and think, ‘We aren’t happy.’ Our job is to find out what the root of the problem is and present design options that make sense for our clients’ lifestyles and budget.” Winter 2014/15
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Clockwise from top: This Teton Valley home features a breezeway with brushed trim, windows against finished plaster, and reclaimed beams rubbed with turpentinereduced beeswax. The entryway showcases brushed trim against finished wood walls. Justin McGuire hand-brushed the exterior with burnt hickory to complement the reclaimed barnwood siding.
JUSTIN MCGUIRE
Justin McGuire has been a paint contractor and artisan home painter in the Tetons for more than ten years, providing interior and exterior custom finishes to homes and commercial projects. Specializing in antiquing and restorative work, Justin got his start as a deckhand at New Hampshire marinas and learned the ropes of painting homes from his contractor dad and artist uncle. “Between my dad, who built houses, and my uncle, who was an artist, I was surrounded by creativity at a young age,” Justin says. “I was also always inspired and drawn to the water and the ocean that surrounded me.” While he developed his talents as a painter, Justin’s adventurous nature led him to the snowboard industry in its early stages. He and his wife, Christina, followed the snow, season after season, repping for up-and-coming brands in 10 TETON HOME and living
the mid-’90s. Shortly thereafter, they settled down and built a home in Tetonia, Idaho. Justin brings a passion for the land and effervescent energy to his business, rooted in a love of recreating in the mountains that has taken him from New England to the Intermountain West—so much so, he relates the mindset and set of skills needed to be a snowboard rep to his current painting business. “You have to have athleticism, a little bit of control,” he says, “and be a little bit of a gymnast, climber, mathematician, and chemist, but you also have to be a businessperson.” Justin learned how a good business ran, and developed a keen know-how in customer service and management. Now, married with two kids, he runs his own business, Justin McGuire Custom Painting. His snowboarding days still passionately remain, but his bread and butter lies in creating artwork from whatever home project comes his way.
Photographs: Kisa Koenig & Tony Jewell
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Tips & TRENDS
1| SERVE UP STYLE As the season of hosting and entertaining quickly approaches, enjoy Spencer Peterman’s live edge, ebonized salad bowl in charcoal black, sure to be a focal point while serving or even as a standalone centerpiece, found at Mountain Dandy in Jackson. The natural quality and hand-made characteristics are a conversation starter; share with guests that each bowl is made from locally fallen trees in Spencer’s native Massachusetts.
2| LAYERED LIGHTING When the days get shorter, lighting becomes an even more essential part of your home. Accent decor or artwork and create depth with hidden uplighting, paired with soft lighting from lamps to add a warm atmosphere. Ambiance lighting balanced with essential lighting—overhead fixtures—can bring a calming sense to the space without overwhelming brightness.
3| SOFT & SUMPTUOUS TEXTURES Jackson winters are a skier’s mecca—the more snow, the better—but when not hitting the slopes, cozy up next to a roaring fire with this season’s must-haves: a cashmere throw in your favorite vibrant color from Jackson’s WRJ Design and a luxurious faux fur rosebud robe found at Teton Valley’s The Rusty Nail Interiors. Pamper yourself, or share a warm and cozy gift with someone you love.
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Photographs: (opposite page from top) courtesy Spencer Peterman, David J Swift, courtesy WRJ Design, courtesy Bin22
4| THE PERFECT PAIRING For your next gathering, join forces with Jackson’s Bin22 for a seemingly endless wine selection, and let their expert staff help find the perfect wine pairings for your seasonal menu. For first courses, crudités, seafood, and light soups, sip 2012 Vietti Roero Arneis, a vibrant white from Piedmont, Italy. Try the 2010 Donelan, a Cuvee Christine syrah from California’s Sonoma County, a lighter syrah that doesn’t forget its Northern Rhone Valley roots. Serve with lamb, a holiday favorite, or grilled eggplant for the vegetarians. Bin22 also offers personal wine consultation and buying for the vino aficionado looking to stock their cellar for more than just one get-together or expand their wine palate. Meet with the sommelier team, try wines, discuss what you like or don’t like, and your personal sommelier will hand-select wines to fit your taste. Choose to receive a new case each month, or buy in bulk.
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Small SPACES
WINTER WARMTH {STORY} Kirsten Corbett {PHOTOGRAPHS} David Agnello
As temperatures drop and the Tetons cycle into winter, we seek comfort indoors. It’s an instinct as natural as circling around a campfire on a cool autumn night. But during this time of indoor retreat, how do we keep things fresh? What helps keep our spaces and homes warm and inviting, rather than confining and dull? Designer Melinda Shirk of Stockton & Shirk considers this time of year a nesting period—a time to look forward to sharing food and a film or wrapping presents for winter celebrations. “You can’t always change a home’s color scheme or reupholster the furniture, but you can make quick transitions by updating smaller details,” she says. A simple change of the pillows or throw on a sofa can be an inexpensive way to enhance indoor space. For winter, Shirk recommends Ralph Lauren’s fabric line with an eye toward the designer’s plaid and leather selections to complement our mountain region. Other colors Shirk considers as accents natural to our region are shades of burgundy, evergreens, and darker charcoals, which stand out against a more neutral palette. “A bookcase also warms a space while showing off the owner’s interests and serving as a 14 TETON HOME and living
conversation piece,” says Shirk. The bookcase itself can be as unique as its owner: antique or modern, featuring leather-bound or contemporary books. In fact, Shirk advises that mixing antiques into more modern spaces can make them feel more lived in and authentic. Flowers also welcome the outdoors inside, without the cold. Seasonal specialties, such as fresh sage and evergreen, are some of Shirk’s favorites and have the added advantage of enhancing the environment through scent, too. Candles bring both scent and light to the indoors, especially during some of the darkest days. “We are ruled by the light in our mountain environment,” says Shirk. Jennifer Visosky of Grace Home Design agrees that lighting creates the biggest seasonal impact on
Top: Designer Melinda Shirk of Stockton & Shirk recommends incorporating burgundy, evergreens, and darker charcoals in fabrics to accent our natural region. Opposite page: Showcasing different textures from fabrics mixed with metals and porcelain adds visual depth and warmth.
the spaces she designs. Visosky says that while you can layer accessories, such as carpets, pillows, and artwork, to accommodate seasonal changes, “the color tones in a space should make it feel warm, bright, and vibrant all year-round.” Thus, it’s important to have layered lighting to illuminate different surfaces in varying situations and times of year. When creating a warm environment, overhead lighting provides the broadest layer, followed by downcast lighting for work zones like the kitchen or office. Specific lights, such as floor or desk
Kate Binger, owner of Dwelling, a gift, furniture, and interior design studio, says that as our longest season, winter deserves the most care and respect. Her top recommendation for designing with the season in mind involves layering room textures and colors, so a room develops visual depth and warmth. “Every element in the room plays a part in creating a textural quality—even a picture frame adds to the palette,” she says. The juxtaposition of textures can happen within a confined space, so that even a single item like a lamp might incorporate three different, interesting
The region’s premier landscape contractor & garden center. Serving Jackson & Eastern Idaho for more than 20 years lamps, provide the closest level lighting. “There should be two to four light sources in a room to address different needs throughout the day. All the lights don’t need to be on at once, but they can be,” she says. While window treatments, such as Roman shades or drapes, are an important design element, Visosky finds that she has been moving toward designing with softer, more natural materials in a wide range of colors. And, during the day, it’s important to open those window coverings and let some sun inside. “You can be surprised by how the light reflecting off the snow and coming into your home will affect the space,” she says.
elements, such as fabric mixed with metal and porcelain. An entire room can hold upwards of fifteen different textural elements as minute as the finial attaching a shade atop a lamp to the grandesse of a chandelier above a dining table. Small pieces can be layered on larger elements, such as bedding materials against a headboard and carpeting. But no matter the size, it’s the attention to detail that stands out. Finally, don’t forget one of the most natural ways to create warmth—a wood or gas stove. Just like campfires that fade away with the end of summer, fire comforts and adds to the mood effect of any well-planned room.
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In the Kitchen with ANNIE
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HOME-STYLE ITALIAN FROM SCRATCH Friends become sous chefs at Sicilian-inspired celebration {STORY} Annie Fenn
{PHOTOGRAPHS} Taylor Glenn
I wish I could say that I learned to make Perhaps the most important rule about making pasta from my Sicilian nonna when I was barely pasta from scratch is to never do it alone. For this old enough to reach the kitchen counter. Nonna pasta-making and wine-tasting dinner inspired by Barranco made beautiful pasta—and gnocchi, the Sicilian food of my grandparents’ hometown, I braised lentils, and homemade cannoli—but she knew I would need some help. I gathered a dozen became too frail before I ever had the chance to friends and gave them fair warning that if they learn her secrets. wandered into the kitchen, they When I was first living on my would be put to work. Opposite page: Chef Annie Fenn delights own, it somehow became very Making pasta from scratch in sharing the traditions of her Sicilian important to me to know how to for a crowd may seem like a family while cooking up homemade pasta with friends who quickly become make pasta by hand. I took classes, daunting task—but don’t let that sous chefs. read books on the subject, tested stop you. Prepare to have your recipes on my friends, and held kitchen covered in a dusting Top: Ricotta-cheese-dough gnocchi line long, drawn-out dinner parties of flour, with sheets of golden a flower-dusted countertop waiting to where everyone sat down to dinner dough resting on every surface, be boiled, and enjoyed. too late and after too many glasses and tangles of cut pasta hanging of wine as I finally emerged from from every knob. Making pasta is the kitchen with their food. messy, yes, but when friends are gathered around When I was older and could afford to travel to your table to tuck into the most comforting and Italy, I studied pasta making from women who had inviting food in the world—a steaming bowl of learned it from their nonnas. But it wasn’t until I hand-crafted pasta, freshly made and simply spent a month traipsing around Sicily in search sauced—it will all be worthwhile. Winter 2014/15 17
Christian Burch and John Frechette create a rustic table setting with oneof-a-kind sports trophies, hand-crafted plates, and white hydrangeas.
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Right: Leftover risotto is balled then deep-fried until golden brown, creating traditional arancini, a creamy, satisfying appetizer. Bottom: Chef Annie enlists her dinner guests to help make pasta, encouraging them to knead, roll, and press the egg pappardelle until it becomes wide, golden ribbons.
of my father’s relatives that I learned the secret to making amazing Italian food. My grandparents grew up across the street from each other in a remote, mountainous village in central Sicily. Every Sunday, the family would convene in the kitchen, not just to eat, but to cook together: kneading pasta dough, forming bite-size pillows of gnocchi, rolling leftover risotto into balls of arancini, and deep-frying them until golden brown. My favorite food in the world—home-style Italian food—was never meant to be made alone. For this pasta-making dinner party, I wanted to share my favorite Sicilian foods—comfort foods I associate with family, community, and love. I needed my friends’ help to execute an ambitious menu, but I also wanted them to feel the suppleness of the pasta dough as it yields during kneading; to experience the satisfaction of making perfect gnocchi with just their hands, a knife, and a wooden board; and to marvel at the deep, golden sheets of pasta dough as they come off the hand-cranked roller. We made egg pappardelle, a rustic style of pasta that is cut into wide ribbons with a knife. The extravagant use of fourteen egg yolks and one whole egg makes this a special-occasion pasta that’s best made with fresh, local eggs. (I found mine at The Hole Egg in Jackson; the orange-red yolks—Italians would call them rosso—gave the pasta a golden glow.) We also formed gnocchi by rolling a ricotta-cheese dough into cigar-size ropes, cutting small barrels of dumplings, and rolling them on a corrugated, wooden board. Ricotta gnocchi is lighter than traditional potato gnocchi, and it’s easy to substitute chestnut flour for white flour to make a gluten-free version. My wild game Bolognese, made from our cache of bison, elk, and antelope from last fall, simmered gently all day on the stove as the rich meats mingled with onions, garlic, tomatoes, oregano, and a whole bottle of red wine.
— ITALIAN WINE PAIRING BY LAELY AND MARY KATE — Winemakers Laely Heron and Mary Kate Buckley, two Jackson women who know their way around a wine cellar, helped me pair the best wines for each course of my Sicilian supper. Heron, owner of her namesake’s Heron Wines, makes wine in California, Spain, and France. Her pinot noirs from California Winter 2014/15 19
RICOTTA GNOCCHI
— Much lighter than traditional gnocchi made with potatoes, a gluten-free version can be made by substituting chestnut flour for the allpurpose flour. Made from dried chestnuts that have been finely ground, chestnut gnocchi has a sweet, nutty flavor. You can find chestnut flour at gourmet grocery stores or online. 2 cups whole-milk ricotta 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large egg yolks 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or chestnut flour) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil, for tossing with the cooked gnocchi 1. With a wooden spoon, combine ricotta, salt, and egg yolks in a large bowl. 2. Add flour, Parmesan, and ground pepper to make a moist, but not overly sticky, dough. 3. Gradually add extra flour as needed, but keep in mind that the less flour you use, the lighter your gnocchi will be. 4. Divide the dough into 4 pieces with a dough scraper or a knife. 5. Roll each piece into a 3/4-inch-wide rope. Using a sharp knife, cut 1-inch cylinders of dumplings, and gently roll each one across a ridged wooden board or the tines of a fork to form gnocchi. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet that has been dusted with flour. 6. Cover with a kitchen towel, refrigerate, and use the same day, or freeze on the baking sheet, then place in baggies to freeze for up to 2 months. 7. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Working in batches, add the gnocchi to the boiling water. About 1 minute after the gnocchi float to the top, test for doneness. Skim off the gnocchi with a slotted spoon into a warm dish and toss with a few teaspoons of olive oil until ready to sauce. 8. To serve, warm the gnocchi in a large frying pan with the sauce for a few minutes.
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Egg pappardelle, a rustic style of pasta, is perfectly paired with Annie’s rich wild game Bolognese from her family’s cache of bison, elk, and antelope.
Right: Winemakers Laely Heron and Mary Kate Buckley share the perfect wine pairing with each course of the Sicilian feast. Bottom: Vintage trophies and fabric napkins with a pop of color create a rustic table setting perfectly balancing the home-style Italian menu.
are my first choice for making a Bolognese sauce—I would never cook with a wine I don’t enjoy drinking. For the antipasti course, she chose an aromatic, minerally white from Campania. For the shaved fennel salad, she paired a Piedmontese white from the Roero region that was intensely floral and pleasantly acidic. Both are available at the Bin22 wine shop in Jackson. Buckley served two wines from her Azienda Agricola Urlari winery in Riparbella, Tuscany, a small producer of red wine blends of sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and merlot grapes. The incredibly smooth 2010 Pervale was paired with the first course of gnocchi with Sicilian white pesto; complex and intense, this aromatic wine perfectly complemented the garlic and red pepper in the pesto. Buckley chose her 2009 Pervale to serve with the egg pappardelle and wild game Bolognese. Intense and complex with notes of red ripe and small black fruit, cassis, chocolate, and spicy vanilla oak, this gorgeous red was the perfect match for a deeply flavored meat sauce and rich pasta. Pervale and Heron Wines can be found at many fine restaurants in Jackson and at Bin22. — TABLE BY MOUNTAIN DANDY — To create a fun, rustic setting for my dinner party, I enlisted the help of Christian Burch and John Frechette, two local artists behind the popular relics haven MADE
who’ve also just opened Mountain Dandy—a downtown Jackson shop with everything you need to dress up your cabin. Vintage, one-of-a-kind sports trophies served as centerpieces next to ice buckets filled with flowers. Hand-crafted plates and bowls in eclectic shapes by ceramicist Alex Marshall seemed to be made for holding tangles of steaming pasta. Winter 2014/15 21
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Local architect designs his home so that it can change with his life
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W {STORY} Dina Mishev {INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS} David Agnello
{EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS} Jamie Farmer
“I call it a one-bedroom trophy house,” laughs Jamie Farmer about the 1,100-squarefoot home he built—literally, but more on that later—on Cedar Lane. “That’s just for now, though. The whole idea was to start with a small house and then add on to it later. This is what I could afford now, and all I need now. When I can afford more and need more space in the future, the program of this original space is based on there being a phase two with two to three more bedrooms and an enlarged dining room and kitchen.” Opposite page: Jamie Farmer, who worked at Carney Logan Burke Architects An architect, Farmer wasn’t set on building from scratch when he for six years before joining Vera Iconica first began looking to buy. “I had a limited budget and didn’t want a condo Architecture last fall, clad his home or townhouse,” he says. “That didn’t leave me with many options—three in cedar and metal. “It’s a wood box or four small homes that were thirty to forty years old, had no garage dancing with a metal form,” he says. space, or would need significant remodeling. I got the idea I could buy Top: An avid hunter, Farmer shot (and land and build a small house and come in at the same amount.” ate) the antelope now hanging in his Farmer bought the .28-acre lot toward the east end of Cache Creek living room. Through the window, you Drive in November 2011. Building started about a year later. “I had can see up the Cache Creek drainage. wanted to start building earlier, but that didn’t work,” he says. “It was frustrating, but now I’m glad. The design got much better over the year; I was able to really simplify. There isn’t any wasted space. It’s all very intentional.” Inside—despite no space being wasted—because of windows, generous ceilings, and the use of semi-transparent materials in some walls, it isn’t tight, nor does it feel small. Winter 2014/15 23
“I CALL IT A ONE-BEDROOM TROPHY HOUSE.”
“Because it’s kind of in a valley and I like being elevated, I went with reverse living,” Farmer says. The ground floor has a two-car garage and only 250 square feet of habitable space—a mudroom and laundry area. Upstairs, spaces are considered, but not constrained. “I had originally envisioned my place as a superclean, modern box in Wyoming,” Farmer says. “I thought it was going to be the exception and be that truly modern place. But as things evolved, the space was feeling more Western contemporary.” Yes, Farmer himself shot (and ate) all of the animal mounts and hides on the walls. The bow hanging in the master bedroom works, and he has used it. The finer details of Farmer’s guest room weren’t yet finished when I toured the house late last spring, but the basics were: a loft hanging above the 500-squarefoot living area. “Eventually there will be a built-in entertainment center on the wall below and a ladder to climb up to the loft, which I’ll carpet with something soft so guests can sleep up there,” he says. “That’s all the guesthouse I need now.” The living area Farmer’s guest room overlooks is the home’s primary public space. Farmer’s bedroom and a bathroom are separate, but still on the upper level. The bedroom, which has views of Rendezvous Peak, sits to the northwest and the bathroom to the northeast. In total, the second floor is 900 square feet. It’s not just the bedroom that has views. “I wanted my public spaces, which are where I spend most of my time, to open to really cool views. You can’t quite see Cache Peak from the couch, but you can see Gros Peak,” Farmer says. Because of the oversize east-facing windows framing this vista, the public area feels much larger than its square footage. To the south, there are sliding glass doors looking toward the Snow King ridge and opening onto a cantilevered deck. Farmer didn’t just design this space, but also worked with his father, a contractor, to build it. At the time, he was working at Carney Logan Burke 24 TETON HOME and living
“I thought my place was going to be the exception to the traditional style throughout the area and be that supermodern place, in both form and interior finishes,” Farmer says. “But as things evolved, the modern architecture became this great backdrop for more Western contemporary interiors, so I went with that.”
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Architects (he’s been at Vera Iconica since last October). “I worked extra hard Monday through Thursday and would take Fridays off to go to the house,” he says. “It was my favorite thing to do, come here at 7:30 a.m. When Farmer decides it is time and strap the tool belt on.” The house to add on to his house, “My bedroom will become the dining was built in six months. room, and a hallway will continue The home wasn’t sited, built, and through what is my current closet designed only looking to the future. and bathroom,” he says. “The “As it is now, it is still good design,” hallway will lead to two or three Farmer says. “I don’t like cookie-cutter more bedrooms.” gabled spaces. To me it is all about creating an interesting space that responds to what is around it.” Farmer spent time studying how the sun moved over the property. He 26 TETON HOME and living
opened up the house where he knew there would not be any buildings in the future. The bathroom is in a very public corner where other houses are close by, so he made the windows in the room high. “Every piece of the program is intentionally placed because it responds to what is outside,” he says. Farmer doesn’t have a time frame for expanding the space, but he does have the larger program figured out fairly well. “Everything now is pushed to the south end of the building envelope, so I’ll expand north,” he says. “My bedroom will become the dining room, a hallway will continue through what is my current closet and bathroom, and that will lead to two or three more bedrooms. This is a living, breathing space that will grow up with me.”
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NEW ADDITIONS Hopes to build a family inspire remodel of Wilson cabin {STORY} Rebecca Mitchell {PHOTOGRAPHS} Paul Warchol
When Liz Parker (then Liz Becker) purchased her 2,000-square-foot Wilson cabin tucked into a hillside dense with Douglas fir and quaking aspen trees, it was a perfect home for her and her The kitchen and main living area beloved dog, Eugene. “I express the original structure of the loved the home’s character house with its contrasting dark columns and beams against the light bamboo and sense of space,” recalls ceiling and plaster walls. Large windows Parker. Originally designed penetrating the majority of the walls by then-local architect reveal views of the treetops and Richard Charlesworth, this mountain vistas. west bank property had a comfortable appeal and familiar charm with quirky features, like a tight, rickety, spiral staircase and a sunroom that was impossible to heat in the winter. The cabin’s design catered to a single person or couple seeking an unobtrusive, cozy mountain home. Fast-forward a couple of years, Parker met her husband, Jeremy, and a year later, he moved in with her. The home suited their needs and lifestyle until they decided to grow their family. “We maxed out the house and needed more bedrooms. It just wasn’t configured for
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Top: Architect Tom Ward of Ward + Blake designed the master suite addition by seamlessly extending the existing roofline and flawlessly matching the exterior details. Left: Large windows and light wood materials provide a relaxing, calm space.
children,” Parker says. The Parkers decided to remodel the home with the goal of keeping certain aspects they loved while adding modern comforts—like an entryway with mudroom; open kitchen, dining, and living space for entertaining; master suite; garage; and a studio apartment for guests. Remodeling gave them the opportunity to not only expand the space, but also fix the quirky details. Parker remembers perusing websites of local architects in the couple’s quest to find the perfect fit. “We liked the Ward + Blake homes we saw; they reflected a variety of tastes, but were always clean,” she recalls. “After we consulted with Tom Ward, we knew we’d found the right architect to take our home to the next level.” The puzzle pieces fell into place from there. Ward recruited local businesses ek.Reedy Interiors to provide interior design consultation, Fulcrum Contracting for construction, and Verdone Landscape Architects for landscape design. 30 TETON HOME and living
Using some basic floor-plan sketches that Charlesworth provided to the home’s previous owner, the Parkers met with their multidiscipline design team to start what would turn out to be a two-year design and planning process. They reviewed the sketches and selected features to keep, and the ones to discard or redesign. “We wanted to keep the home’s scale and comfortable vibe while streamlining it,” says Ward. The home’s interior was completely transformed to reflect the couple’s style. Interior designer Kathy Reedy cultivated a harmonious balance between function, efficiency, and aesthetics to achieve a sophisticated, yet comfortable, mountain feel. The Parkers are foodies and enjoy entertaining, so the kitchen, dining, and living spaces were reconfigured to maximize flow while taking advantage of the natural light and view of Sleeping Indian to the east. Who said a chef’s kitchen can’t be functional and beautiful? The Parkers’ kitchen is ultrafunctional
Interior designer Kathy Reedy cultivated a harmonious balance between function, efficiency, and aesthetics to achieve a sophisticated, yet comfortable, mountain feel.
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and space-efficient with handsome custom-made beech wood cabinets, granite countertops, highend appliances, and end-grain oak block floors. The entryway, with adjoining mudroom, laundry room, and powder bath, was added to provide convenience and The guest studio has its own kitchen, full bath, and laundry with a private practicality. entrance off the deck connecting the There are three bednew garage structure to the main house. rooms and three and a Interior accents, such as the cowhide half baths in the main throw and work of local artists, were home; two bedrooms are used to introduce a regional character. on the ground floor, and one is on the main floor. Ward designed the master suite addition by seamlessly extending the existing roofline and flawlessly matching the exterior details. The two-story, hard-to-heat sunroom was completely eliminated and is now a second bedroom on the ground floor and the dining room on the main floor. Other ground-floor rooms include a full bath, small exercise room, temperature-controlled wine cellar, storage closets, and pantry. The remodel was completed a few short months prior to the Parkers welcoming home their newborn son, Ryan. 32 TETON HOME and living
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TEXAS TO TETONS Family behind luxury linens brand Peacock Alley finds solace in the mountains {STORY} Jenn Rein
{PHOTOGRAPHS} David J Swift
fellow employees that I so value.” When Dallas resident Josh Needleman came to Teton One of the most important members of this support Valley for the first time during the summer of 2012, team is his brother, Jason Needleman, president and he knew immediately that he had to devise a way to CEO of the company. When asked how his sibling return. Drawing inspiration from the close friends that reacted to this decision—that the vice president in had hosted his family, he soon purchased a mountain charge of business development was taking a year off— lodge home at Huntsman Springs in Driggs, Idaho. Josh laughs: “He thinks I’m nuts, but he knows that my This retreat on Chucker Avenue, affectionately dubbed goal is to bring what I am learning back to the company. “Mother Chucker,” soon became a fixture in the life of This break will give me all the tools I need to rejuvenate. the Needleman tribe of five. I can’t think of a better place than Huntsman to For Josh and the family owned business that has spearhead this time off.” defined twenty years of his career, the association with Huntsman Springs represents a great deal more than just a place to visit. Soon after meeting Jon and Karen Huntsman, Needleman realized that the interiors within this thoughtful development had long been graced with his family’s label, Peacock Alley. Launched in 1973 by his mother, Mary Ella Gabler, Peacock Alley has made its mark in luxury linens that denote both style and comfort. With this reputation, it is no mystery why Jackson Hole’s Harker Design chose Peacock Alley for the interiors at Huntsman. The association seems meant to be. “The Huntsmans believe that family always comes first,” Needleman says. “They hone in on this with respect, integrity, and value. We are very fortunate to have this relationship.” When he speaks of his own personal take on what it is to appreciate the little things in Josh Needleman and his family escape to their Huntsman Springs getaway for life, one word is repeated: quality. “I notice relaxation and the slower pace of the mountains. everything,” he explains, attributing this to his mother’s eye. “It’s about noticing quality and recognizing what can initiate passion.” His current passion, a choice that has been life-changing for him, is about slowing down. In early 2014, Needleman lost a close friend to a massive heart attack. “This woman was wonderful. She was my age. She left behind four children,” he says. It is clear that this tragedy deeply affected him, and forced a harsh examination of how he was spending his time— so much so that he decided to take a yearlong sabbatical from his role as “Chief Corporate Ranger” at Peacock Alley. “I had to unplug,” Needleman says. “I am grateful that this decision has been supported by my family and 34 TETON HOME and living
“Mother Chucker” represents what Josh hopes to achieve by dropping out. He relates a story about attending a recent retreat. “I was asked to envision a place that brings personal peace and happiness, to think of something that would quiet my mind,” he says. “The first thing I thought of was our bedroom at Huntsman Springs.” The second-floor master bedroom he shares with his wife, Meredith, has south-facing windows that open up to embrace the Snake River Range in the distance, with ample room for the Tetons and Big Holes in the peripheral. The light brings a natural quiet to the space.
Armchairs with a yarn-dyed, ostrichskin-inspired print from Peacock Alley anchor the living space.
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Top: Meredith and Josh Needleman When exploring the chose to furnish their home with home further, it is clear Peacock Alley interiors and personal that the Needleman family pieces that are familiar to their three has nested. Pieces from children. their own life in Texas Right: With the planned addition of populate the residence, a a five-star resort hotel and luxury surprising collection of spa, Teton Valley’s Huntsman Springs relics that deserve some is continuing to expand as more exploration. “We brought families like the Needlemans move our life here to make this a to town. home,” explains Meredith. “Design choices are made for you when you go into something like this, which one aspect of that perfect life balance,” he says. For is helpful to most homeowners. But we decided to the Needleman family, Teton Valley is a part of that get comfortable.” This choice meant furnishing the balance. home with personal pieces that are familiar to their Meredith says it best when she explains what three children, and that represent a history. “We like her kids look forward to when they are here. “They the things that surround us to tell the story of our want to be outside all the time,” she says. “We can family,” she says. let them take off on their bikes because of this great The impending expansion of Huntsman Springs community.” For this clan of Dallas natives, a slow includes a five-star resort hotel that will feature 102 mountain pace brings a quality to their lives that guest rooms. Enjoying the luxury of the Peacock cannot be found elsewhere. Alley brand will be a part of each overnight stay. — Josh Needleman does find irony in the fact that Peacock Alley can be purchased in Jackson Hole at Linen a purveyor of fine bedding would have to make a Alley or by visiting www.peacockalley.com. conscious decision to detach. “Sleeping well is only Winter 2014/15 37
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SORDAHLS {STORY & PHOTOGRAPHS} T. Hamish Tear
With a smile that says “ta-da!” Dana Sordahl places a sprig of edible delphinium blooms into the mouth of a bronze tree frog. Adorning the huckleberry grenache chocolate truffles, this whimsical note finishes the dessert presentation. Husband Rick Sordahl retrieves golden-crusted sea salt and cracked pepper dinner rolls from the oven and sets them aside to cool. Their steamy aroma mingles with those already filling the house—grilled Angus beef from Snake River Farms and herbed vegetables. A charcuterie of salamis, aged duck, elk, smoked nuts, and local cheeses is laid out for appetizers. Dinner guests arrive, bounding bird dogs rush out in greeting—“They’ll lick you to death,” 38 TETON HOME and living
Opposite page, top: Dana and Rick Sordahl, the couple behind Range Dining in Idaho’s Teton Springs, bring their work home and share their love for cooking and entertaining. Opposite page, bottom: Huckleberry grenache chocolate truffles are placed among the dessert spread the Sordahls present to guests. Right: The Sordahls’ Fox Creek home is an inviting gathering place at its core, rustic and welcoming with broad pine-plank siding atop a wainscot of stacked blue slate.
says Dana—and another delectable evening begins in the Fox Creek home of two of Teton Valley’s favorite foodies. The Sordahls are well suited for such home entertaining. Partners in love and business, they opened the valley’s new fine dining restaurant, Range Dining, at Teton Springs Resort in January this year. Yes, you’ll find antelope and buffalo on the menu at Range, and accompaniments like EVOO (extra virgin olive oil), cheddar polenta fries, and Teton Ale pan gravy bring a depth of taste whilst exploring the creativity and
experience of the chef. For over three decades, Rick’s hard work and passion for the culinary arts have earned him executive chef positions in a who’s who of fine eateries around the nation, and a tailwind of top-shelf culinary awards and accolades. Extensively remodeled for function and comfort, the Sordahls’ home is also well suited for serving up such scrumptiousness. Dana’s passion for interior design, fanned by a fine arts degree, exudes throughout the house. “We love to entertain, and I especially enjoy the presentation of pretty things,” she Winter 2014/15 39
Top: The kitchen, the heart of the home, showcases Rick Sordahl’s cooking style with storied heirlooms perfectly accompanying Dana’s knack for interior design. Left: The Sordahls incorporate their heritage with their style in the kitchen, including a spatula dating back to Rick’s Norwegian grandfather that is regularly used. Opposite page: Despite the controlled chaos of owning a restaurant, the Sordahls welcome entertaining with delight in their elegant home.
says. Her style shines through in a rustic yet elegant, fine but sturdy coming together of fabrics, textures, colors, multiple wood types, and playful, pleasing assemblages of curios, collectibles, and cut-flower arrangements. “We don’t like anything that’s matchy-matchy,” says Dana, pointing out that even the doorknobs are eclectic. And it doesn’t stop there: The exterior is at the same time welcoming and rugged, attractive and solid with rough-milled 40 TETON HOME and living
broad pine-plank siding atop a wainscot of stacked blue slate. Front and rear entryways spill out to feature cozy patios—additional gathering places— complete with cushioned wooden benches, Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and tubs of flowering potted plants. Rick finds such home entertaining to be relaxing, even after a day at the restaurant. “Work’s work,” he says. “Food and beverage is just controlled chaos, but at home, cooking comes easily. It’s just pure joy, my way to unwind.” Such gastronomy is the perfect accompaniment to Dana’s preparations. “She stages it and all I have to do is cook the food, put it on platters, and enjoy the company,” he says. Their guests are so well catered to that they often feel obliged to offer to clean up afterward. “And we let them,” says Rick. “But it’s not too much because I clean as I cook.”
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Dana, also a dab hand, whips up mouthwatering concoctions in unison. “And besides,” she says, “we’ve been in love for such a long time we just enjoy being together in the kitchen.” The kitchen is the heart of the house. Ancillary touches and storied heirlooms abound: a spatula from Rick’s Norwegian grandfather; primitively engraved cooking utensils still in use since culinary school; an adored copper pot collection, which hangs from the ceiling; and a veritable library of well-thumbed cookbooks for lending out to friends. “There are about twelve books out at the moment,” says Dana. “And, so far so good, they all come back.” On the heavier side, an electric Dacor convection oven is topped by a sixburner propane range; the masonry mass of a Tulikivi fireplace emits radiant heat on which pizza and bread dough are placed to rise; and, conversely, cool countertops of soapstone extend time for the art of crafting chocolate. Coupled with the talents of the Sordahls,
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SLOPESIDE STAYCATION Local turns tourist at Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa
{STORY} Kate Hull
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Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa’s rooftop hot tub boasts the perfect après activity after a day on the mountain. I have a love affair with the Tetons. But really, don’t we all? Unbeatable scenery, skiing that is second to none, and a vibrant culture radiating from every corner; this mountain town is extraordinary. And by some unbeknownst stroke of luck, it became my home. Living in Jackson boasts enough perks to list for days, but admittedly, I am sometimes envious of the wide-eyed tourists soaking it all up in an unabashed trip of a lifetime, no work to get tied down with and the freedom to relax and simply enjoy. So I decided to do just that. Rather than jet-setting to another destination, I went on a staycation in my own backyard to reconnect with the area I call home. And the love affair grew even deeper. No, I did not go hike the Grand or embark on an epic backcountry ski endeavor. I chose a more meditative route and pampered myself slopeside with fine dining and long soaks in the hot tub at Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, located at Teton Village. With my significant other, Kenny, in tow, we spent the weekend at the base of the Teton Mountain Range seeing the region as the tourists do—in pure bliss and 42 TETON HOME and living
awestruck with every view. Teton Mountain Lodge is a skier’s paradise, especially for one who wants a top-notch spa and rooftop hot tub to take away the aches and pains after an epic powder day. Modern Western decor, goose down comforters, and a stone fireplace beg for relaxation, but outside, the aerial tram just a short walk away beckons guests outdoors—the perfect Jackson balance. Inside, a newly redesigned lobby boasting modern interiors balanced by reclaimed structural fir timbers welcomes guests with a nod to Western culture and style. A new in-lobby bar is slated for completion this winter, giving visitors a more upscale après-ski option. That afternoon, we sipped pinot noir on the patio and plotted lines for the winter ahead. Before too long, the sun started to set over the Grand, and we headed downstairs to Spur Restaurant & Bar. I am a firm believer in the therapeutic qualities of the marathon dinner: taking the time to sip and savor wine, tasting all the flavors in each bite, and lengthy
Right, from top to bottom: Teton Mountain Lodge is a skier’s haven for slopeside accommodations and post-run relaxation. Spur Restaurant & Bar provides a welcoming atmosphere with small bites, specialty cocktails, and fine dining. Dry-aged buffalo sliders and roasted mushroom toast are a few local favorites on the menu. Wash them down with a local brew.
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— 1 | Visit the National Elk Refuge and get up close and personal with the wildlife on a scenic, snowy sleigh ride. 2 | Hit the Town Square for happy hour at Local Restaurant and sample buffalo tartare. 3 | Bring home one-of-a-kind relics from the eclectic, locally owned shops in the Gaslight Alley district. 4 | Peruse the art galleries on the square and bring home your favorite piece. Don’t miss Tayloe Piggott Gallery, a “collector’s jewelry box” of contemporary art. 5 | Celebrate the season at Snake River Grill, and close out your meal with mouthwatering homemade warm doughnuts and sauces.
conversations that seem to last all night. There is something so perfect and so necessary about it. Inside the rustic-inspired, mountain-casual restaurant, Kenny and I savored wine and enjoyed specialty cocktails—the jalapenoinfused margaritas are a must—and treated ourselves to deviled eggs with fried capers, Teton Waters Ranch New York strip cooked to perfection, and kale and goat cheese polenta cakes. We were tucked away in the corner of the bustling restaurant amid families, couples, large groups of friends, and the like. Executive chef Kevin Humphreys infuses Southern home-style cuisine with gourmet Americana classics for a locally sourced, approachable, and delectable menu. The Bar Bites like the deviled eggs or Devils on Horseback (dates with goat cheese and bacon) are a perfect après menu to feed hungry skiers. But local favorites include mushroom toast with a poached egg and truffle vinaigrette and the Spur Buffalo Short Ribs. We left full and satisfied, vowing to come back and try more. It won’t take much convincing. Between the Solitude Spa’s many services and the hotel’s five hot tubs, Teton Mountain Lodge is the perfect place to relax. We finished the night in the twenty-four-person rooftop hot tub and returned to our room for some much-needed sleep. Winter 2014/15 43
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ARRIVE AT YOUR STYLE Setting the tone for your home {STORY} Kate Hull
You only get one chance to make a first impression. Sure, we all know this phrase holds weight when it comes to relationships, but what if we extend this mantra to home interiors, too? The entryway gives off your home’s first impression. It’s the space you see coming home every day and the first look visitors have at your style
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entryway redesign that turned a neutral-toned, empty area into a vibrant and welcoming room that tied in the rest of the home decor they styled as well. For the DIYers looking to revamp their foyers, Hayden and Erin share their seemingly effortless tips.
ADD DEPTH Whether as an accent piece or a practical mudroom sitting space for taking off those winter boots, a simple bench will add depth and open up your entryway. “A bench is also the easiest way to make a space cozy and inviting,” Hayden says. Choose a weathered wooden bench, angle it slightly in the corner—with framed artwork hanging above it—and you have a welcoming corner space with character and charm. If space allows, place a console table centered along the wall. Hayden chose a buffet table with metal trim for a more modern, industrial look. when they walk through the doors. Let’s make the space count. But styling entryways and foyers, whether it is a grand space or a simple hallway, is no easy feat. Festive Living owner and interior designer Hayden Jones knows that utilizing this space while showcasing your style can be a tricky balance. From their Teton Valley storefront, Hayden and her interior design partner, Erin Gaffney, collaborate on projects of all types— with a variety of budgets—from entire homes to single rooms, bringing homeowners’ visions to life. Teton Home and Living caught up with Hayden and Erin to talk about a recently completed 44 TETON HOME and living
BRING IN STATEMENT COLORS In a mountain town where rustic decor reigns king, Hayden says her clients tend to come to her hoping to fix existing color palettes that steer toward browns and neutrals in the textiles. The next step? Bringing in warmth with color and aesthetically pleasing fabrics. Entryways are the perfect setting to add color and patterns, she says. Even if you want to stick to a traditional Western cabin motif, interesting color choices can complement and enhance the home’s overall feel. Embrace art, relics, and
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