Laura Beausire

Longmont

Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Articles

Limestone, Wood and Glass Come Together in Perfect Harmony

1 week ago | coloradohomesmag.com | Laura Beausire

When a knowledgeable homeowner teams up with a talented architect, magic can happen. That’s the story behind the splendid Cherry Hills Village home of Carolyn Shames, a trained architect and also the owner, president and CEO of Shames Construction. Shames called on Sally Brainerd, co-founder, vice president and principal architect at Edwards-based RKD Architects, to help bring her vision to life.
Step Inside this Eclectic Office, Complete with a Built-In Wine Bar

1 week ago | coloradohomesmag.com | Laura Beausire

Like a fine wine, the best home offices can be inspiring, uplifting and empowering. But people’s tastes can be completely different. That’s why a good interior designer is also good at understanding their client’s personality and priorities. Gina D’Amore Bauerle, of Denver’s D’Amore Interiors explains, home offices are “very heavily psychology-driven.
Restaurateurs Relocate Downtown for a Taste of the Urban Life

1 month ago | coloradohomesmag.com | Laura Beausire

One bright idea can change the course of an entire project. And in the case of this downtown Denver penthouse, that bright- as-day concept came to life in a former greenhouse with broad expanses of glass. The new homeowners, who own a Denver restaurant and moved to the city from Castle Pines, wanted a place where they could enjoy the pleasures of urban amenities. The penthouse has a prime location, but the interiors needed to be reimagined.
A Forever Home Built Among Aspen Trees in Utah

2 months 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.
Renowned Aspen Architect Reflects on His Firm's Journey Over the Years

2 months 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.
A Denver-Based Interior Designer Beats the Odds and Designs for Joy

2 months 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.
Ski Chalet Takes the Beauty of its Past and Connects it to its New Future

Feb 27, 2025 | 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.
5 Ways To Take Flight at the New Hotel Polaris in Colorado Springs

Feb 10, 2025 | 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.
Sailing the Caribbean Aboard Sea Cloud Spirit

Jan 29, 2025 | bocaratonobserver.com | Laura Beausire

With the sun on my face, white sails billowing above me and the dazzling Caribbean sparkling below, I relaxed into a rare moment of absolute joy and inner peace. A voyage aboard the Sea Cloud Spirit does that to you — it’s a thrilling, throwback sailing adventure that makes you feel untethered from time. In an era of ever-larger mega ships carrying thousands of passengers, this is a human-scale experience that brings you closer to the exhilarating natural power of the wind and sea.
Top Gardens Getaways Around The World

Jan 29, 2025 | bocaratonobserver.com | Laura Beausire

Whether you’re a fan of witty topiary, fantastic fountains, charming flowers or meandering trails through a quiet forest glade, garden travel is always in season. There’s no better way to engage your senses, relax your busy mind and revive your spirits than basking in the beauty of nature.