Laura Beausire

2 weeks ago | mountainliving.com | Laura Beausire

A nature-inspired residence makes a magical setting for family gatherings. A walk in the woods can change your life—and sometimes even inspire your home. That’s what happened one fine autumn day when a family planning their “forever home” along Utah’s Wasatch Mountains walked the land with their design team. “We fell in love with Utah,” says the nature-loving homeowner.

2 weeks ago | mountainliving.com | Laura Beausire

Charles Cunniffe marks 45 years at the helm of his celebrated firm. During 45 years of leading his firm, Charles Cunniffe has built a stellar reputation through Charles Cunniffe Architects (CCA) career while also weaving strong ties within the community. If that relationship resembles an extended family, then that’s no surprise. Cunniffe is the eldest of eight siblings, raised on a farm in rural Massachusetts.

2 weeks ago | coloradohomesmag.com | Laura Beausire

HGTV star Poonam Moore combines hard work with big dreams to build success. Never underestimate the power of grit and determination. That’s exactly the tenacious spirit that fuels Poonam Moore, founder and owner of Poonam’s by Design. Moore arrived in Los Angeles from Fiji with her family and four suitcases when she was 8 years old.

1 month ago | coloradohomesmag.com | Laura Beausire

Ski chalets have come a long way since the groovy, shag-rug days of the 1970s, but the allure of the slopeside lifestyle is never-changing. Texas-based Jack LaDue started visiting Crested Butte back when he was in high school, on ski trips with family and friends. “Fast forward to a few years after college: My brother and cousin and I had some cash and wanted to find a place to call our own in the mountains,” LaDue recalls. “Unanimously, we said it’s got to be in Crested Butte.

2 months ago | 5280.com | Michelle Johnson |Laura Beausire

Opened in November, the nine-floor, 394-guest-suite lodge and conference center was built with fans of midcentury design and aeronautics in mind. And with a bridge that will connect the hotel to the Academy’s new visitor center (slated to open this December), Hotel Polaris is a launchpad for those eager to explore the 18,500-acre campus. Here, our five favorite ways to soar during your stay. 1. Glide through high-flying design and art. The front desk.