Heather Shoning

Denver, Puerto Vallarta

Editor and Writer at Freelance

Heather Shoning is a freelance editor and writer for travel, home and design and lifestyle publications. https://t.co/3Z1vIEfuYA

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Articles

Indian Wells Makeover Blends Hacienda Style and Contemporary Design

2 weeks ago | palmspringslife.com | Heather Shoning

In the afternoon shadow of the Santa Rosas sits a once-dated Indian Wells residence. After a down-to-the-studs renovation by Aimee Meisgeier, the clients’ four-bedroom golf club home emerged as an elegantly rustic hacienda-inspired haven that blends traditional charm with contemporary flair.
Hardscape Design

3 weeks ago | avidlifestyle.com | Heather Shoning

Indoor-outdoor living at its bestBy Heather ShoningYour home’s outdoor landscape design can make or break your connection from indoor to out. Ideally, a thoughtful arrangement of useful spaces, such as outdoor dining, living and play areas, becomes extensions of your indoor rooms.
Take a Dip - AvidLifestyle

3 weeks ago | avidlifestyle.com | Heather Shoning

The perfect soak awaits you right at homeBy Heather ShoningIn the evolving landscape of home wellness, hydrotherapy bathtubs are transforming ordinary bathrooms into luxury personal retreats. No longer exclusive to high-end spas, these tubs bring therapeutic indulgence to your home, offering a sanctuary where relaxation meets innovation.
Pet-Friendly Design

1 month ago | avidlifestyle.com | Heather Shoning

Yes, your home can be stylish and sophisticated—even with petsBy Heather ShoningHaving pets doesn’t mean sacrificing interior design style. With the right choices, you can have an aesthetic space that accommodates your furry friends while maintaining a polished, sophisticated look. Start at the bottom. Flooring plays a crucial role in a pet-friendly home. Opt for scratch-resistant, easy-to-clean materials such as luxury vinyl, tile or sealed hardwood.
A Playful Desert Eichler Transformation in Rancho Mirage

2 months ago | palmspringslife.com | Heather Shoning

Eichlers are not native to the desert. Inspired by the work of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, developer Joseph Eichler sought to build modernist homes for the masses, and he did it primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area — to the tune of more than 11,000 homes between 1949 and 1974. But not one was built in Palm Springs. Today, thanks to Palm Desert–based KUD Properties’ licensing, “Desert Eichlers” have been sprouting up in the Coachella Valley since 2015. Honestly, they’re a perfect fit.
Pro Products - AvidLifestyle

Dec 3, 2024 | avidlifestyle.com | Heather Shoning

Make yourself at home like Christian McCaffrey with these top-notch Brookstone productsBy Heather ShoningCastle Rock cool kid Christian McCaffrey, is now the brand ambassador for Brookstone’s curated collection of fitness, recovery, wellness, travel, technology and lifestyle products. “I’ve had the chance to experience and use these products for a while now, and they truly enhance my everyday life.
Designer Steve Chase’s Rancho Mirage “Micro-Resort” Remains Original

Jun 30, 2024 | palmspringslife.com | Heather Shoning

The elegant desert-style home at 40 Evening Star Drive in Rancho Mirage’s Thunderbird Cove is a time capsule, preserving and protecting the memory of a local hero, designer Steve Chase. “He developed and designed quite a few homes in that gated enclave,” says Laura Barry, listing agent along with Jim Graves of San Diego–based Barry Estates. “It’s not on the golf course; he wanted his privacy, so he didn’t want to be on the golf course.
Kor Architects Flips the Script on Custom Build at Toscana Country Club

Jun 13, 2024 | palmspringslife.com | Heather Shoning

Picture this:A typical shed-roof construction home opens wide to capture golf course views, while the lower side of the structure faces toward a less visual portion of the lot and, in some cases, the street. That could have been the case here, but the homeowners wanted something special. They engaged architect Matthew Kent, AIA, principal of Kor Architects in Seattle, who took a decidedly different approach to this custom home at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells.
How to Punch Up the Patterns in Your Home

Jun 3, 2024 | palmspringslife.com | Heather Shoning

Dann Foley gets around. You’ve likely seen him around town, but he gets around globally, too: in person, on air, and most recently in print with his first book, It’s All in the Mix: Design Ideas for Living Well. Although the book focuses on various design elements, a cornerstone of Foley’s reputation is mixing patterns in bold ways. His firm’s recent redo of a midcentury Rancho Mirage house that presented mostly white interiors provides an upbeat lesson in style synthesis of both pattern and color.
How to Punch Up the Patterns in Your Home

Jun 3, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Heather Shoning

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