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The Lure of Autumn Fall has always been my favorite season! (Read on to find why!)   Maybe it is because my birthday is the same day as the fall equinox, marking the first day of Autumn, or maybe it’s because … Read more >

Recovering from Summer Fun It is always hard to watch summer go—I love, love, love summer—it’s my favorite time of year. And although I miss the bluebird summer days and relaxed summer evenings, I can’t say I dread the arrival of … Read more >

What We did this summer There is nothing like summer in Colorado. Blue skies, ballets, concerts, hikes, bike rides, weddings–the great outdoors beckons. And despite our hectic work schedules, we make the time to answer. Some of us had family … Read more >

Adventures in Design Designers are used to obstacles but a recent Slifer Designs’ beach house project might go down in history as one of the tougher ones. But as often the case, the end result was so worth all of … Read more >

into the wild I don’t get to travel home very often but when I do, I am reminded why I love Alaska. Every time I turn around I find a photo-worthy scene. I am not sure I have always been … Read more >

A Day at the Beach I love my annual pilgrimage to Mexico—it’s a great way to wind down after a cold winter or prepare for a cold winter. Better than just Mexico, though, is the chance to spend time with … Read more >

Staged for Success There should be no doubt as to the benefits of staging a home for sale—but if there were, they should be laid to rest about now. Joanne Brutsch and Dennis Szkotnicki, Slifer Design’s Denver design dream team, … Read more >

Sweet Town of Mine… I was inspired by the terrible event in my hometown, Boston, last week. Boston is a beautiful historic city and the tragedy showed the courage and heroism of the people who live there. Marathon day is … Read more >

Desert Inspiration Although many don’t find inspiration in the arid desert, I do. Recently I took a long weekend trip and hiked through Palm Canyon in Southern California. I found comfort in the heat, the neutral tones relaxed me: the … Read more >