Posted on Fri, Mar 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Carol Johnson carolj@sliferdesigns.com
SLIFER DESIGNS WINS ARDA GOLD FOR DANCING BEAR ASPEN
Edwards, CO. – March 18, 2010 – The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) bestowed one of the top hospitality industry honors to Slifer Designs at the 2010 Awards Gala for the ARDY awards.
Slifer Designs won in the New Resort Unit category for Dancing Bear Aspen, beating out three finalists for the Gold Award. (Below - Donna Figg, Director of Hospitality for Slifer Designs (left) and Frances Karsh, Interior Designer for Slifer Designs accept the award in Las Vegas.)
“Dancing Bear’s eclectic elegance makes it a very unique project, and we are honored to be recognized for this award,” said Frances Karsh, Interior Designer for Slifer Designs. “Our design team set out to create a distinctly different private residence club. The interiors set a new standard in our industry for combining unusual materials with luxurious furnishings.”
“It is thrilling to be chosen for this award by our peers,” said Yvonne Jacobs, President of Slifer Designs. “Our inspiration is the vacation homeowner – and knowing who our client is creates the driving factor in our selection process.
“We approached the design for Dancing Bear, as we do for every project, by thinking about who will be enjoying this and what memories they hope to take away with them. In this case, it is the sophisticated Aspen ski aficionado who is looking for a unique vacation experience,” Jacobs continued.”
“The ARDA winner represents the ‘best of the best’ in the vacation ownership industry, “ said Howard Nusbaum, RRP, president and CEO of ARDA. “Selected by their peers, they set an example of personal and professional excellence for us all.”
Dancing Bear is a fusion of mountain modern design and eclectic elegance. Elements such as mohair, faux fur, silk, velvet and leather are used throughout the living room and bedrooms. Unusual finishes, such as acid washed copper inserts in the kitchen island built by Genesis Innovations, provide stunning accents. The islands harmonize with the copper entry doors, and are also in keeping with the exterior architectural copper accents.
For more information, visit Dancing Bear Aspen.
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Posted on Tue, Jun 10, 2008
EDWARDS, CO - May 29, 2008, - Slifer Designs is expanding retail operations in November, 2008 to the Willits Town Center in Basalt. Modeled after the flagship store in Edwards, the new showroom will feature a variety of vignettes displaying furniture, art, accessories and "green" items for the home.
Slightly larger than the Edwards store, the new Basalt showroom will be 5,255 square feet. As part of the commitment to "green" design, we will incorporate eco-friendly finishes into the store design. Each week the merchandising team creates new vignettes, so the showroom offers fresh looks and unique merchandise.
"Our business formula of changing products weekly sets us apart from the competition," said Susan Ferrari, Director of Retail Operations for Slifer Designs. "In addition, we are doing more residential and hospitality design projects in the Roaring Fork Valley, so this move is a natural expansion for us. Our goal is to offer unparalleled service and exclusive products to the Roaring Fork Valley."
Offerings from vendors including Henredon, Milling Road, Hickory Chair, Ralph Lauren, Baker, Century, Ankasa, Michael Aram and Lee Industries also set the showroom apart. The Slifer Designs buying team attends the High Point furniture market twice a year and the New York gift show semi-annually in search of unusual and unique items, and to see the latest in the furniture industry. The end result is a mix of products, with a mix of pricing, making this new shopping experience for the Roaring Fork Valley appropriate for everyone.
"Whether furnishing a new home or buying a birthday gift, our showroom has something for everyone," continued Ferrari.
The Basalt Slifer Designs showroom is located next to Whole Foods Market in the Willits Town Center. "The retail stores are showing continued momentum at Willits," says Tom Belinski, Vice President of Development. "We are proud to have such a high quality addition in Slifer Designs, especially since they exemplify great taste with a local flair."
Slifer Designs expects to open the new showroom doors in November, 2008.
Colorado Biz magazine recently named Slifer Designs as the 16th Top Woman Owned Company in Colorado, and Western Interior Design magazine has again included us in "The List" of their recommended national designers. For more information, contact Slifer Designs at 970-926-8200 or sliferdesigns.com.