“I think the things you regret most in life are the things you didn’t do” - Steve Jobs
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Design: @rochellelynnedesign
Photo: @eymeric.widling
“Nothing happens unless first we dream”.
Carl Sandburg
getting there....our newest meeting space is taking shape.
Waking up AFTER the sun...it’s the little things that make spring such an optimistic time of year.
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✏️: @rochellelynnedesign
📸: @eymeric.widling
Be Bold | Be Restless | Be Wild
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#albertabold #wildalberta #makealbertacowboyagain #beyondyourwildestdreams #albertahorses #countryliving #rulebraker #countryhome #iammyancestorswildestdreams #yellowstonestyle
“Be careful what you set your heart upon, for it will surely be yours.”
- James Baldwin -
It’s been some time now since we finished this iconic project, but with today being the first day of spring (YAY!) it seemed fitting to reminisce. Inspired by the natural beauty of the river that passes through the property the home sits on, weathered wood and pebbles were brought indoors to make for an inspiring place to prepare for the day. Rustic and luxury in perfect harmony.
Happy First Day of Spring people!
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Design: @rochellelynnedesign
PERSPECTIVE | The trick to forgetting the big picture is to look at everything close up.
~ Chuck Palahniuk
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Oh, how we love details! The little “magic dust” that makes the grand picture come together 🖤
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#modernrustickitchen #thebeautyofstone #comfortluxury #kitchendetails #mountainhome #warmandcozy #materialsofnature #mountainranchdesign
Oh the anticipation...
•of warm sunny mornings
•of welcoming guests into your home
•of the sound of birds singing
•of the “new normal” becoming merely a piece of history
—we are getting close to soooo many wonderfully uplifting changes, and the anticipation of their arrival has me a tad giddy today.
A future of grand possibilities is at our front door just waiting for us to invite them in!!
#internationalwomensday
“I’m a big fan of dreams. Unfortunately, dreams are our first casualty in life - people seem to give them up, quicker than anything, for a ’reality.’ “ — Kevin Costner
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Design: @rochellelynnedesign
#victoriacrossreno
Oooh my goodness, I can’t contain the excitement!!!!
Construction sites don’t always make for beautiful photos, nor do shots such as this make for lovely social media layouts. But oh they sure make my heart sing! I get incredible joy from the growth of another one of our projects, and I liken the feeling to being a parent; when pride in a child’s journey in life is, at times, just about uncontainable....is that a word? I’m not sure, but I’m going to use it in this case as no other word expresses better the feeling a designer gets from seeing and idea take root & become reality.
Ooooh the joy!!!
A little steel, a slab of local Cottonwood, a touch of lime plaster and a whole lot of “let’s knock their sock off”!!!
We may have concocted the perfect recipe for a western inspired, modern-rustic powder room that will have guests excusing themselves to go powder their noses all day long!!!
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Design: @rochellelynnedesign
Photo: @_lnphoto
“Happiness consists more in conveniences of pleasure that occur everyday than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom.”
– Benjamin Franklin
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Design: @rochellelynnedesign
She asked for an injection of “Wow” when guests enter their home.
It also needed to be considerate of the ranching history of the region.
The result was this modern take on the classic hand hewn log cabins built by pioneers who shaped this very area over a century ago!
... a perfect backdrop for the stunning paintings by the artist in residence.
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Design by @rochellelynnedesign
Photo by @_lnphoto
Layers and layers to start the narrative.
The Bird Room
Design: @rochellelynnedesign
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#mountainlodge #ranchhouse #timberhouse #logcabin #westernstyle #ranchlife #mountainlifestyle #rusticdecor #rusticluxe #ruralalberta #rural_love #rochellelynnedesign
Details define the experience of a home.
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Design: @rochellelynnedesign
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#mountainlodge #ranchhouse #timberhouse #logcabin #westernstyle #ranchlife #rusticdecor #mountainlifestyle #rusticluxe #ruralalberta #rural_love #rochellelynnedesign
“Some moments are nice, some are nicer, some are even worth writing about.”
- Charles Bukowski
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#momentslikethis #growndingstones #modernranch #mountaininspired #casualluxury #albertalandscapes #albertatexaslonghorn #longhorncattle #greatwhitenorth
We are in the middle of a blizzard here in Alberta, so I’m just gonna climb into a cozy bed and hibernate till it’s over!
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Design: @rochellelynnedesign
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#modernrustic #mountainliving #ranchhouse #luxuryhomes #farmhousestyle #cozybedroom #luxuryresort #modernranch #modernmountainhome
“The world is a great mirror. It reflects back to you what you are. “
Thomas Dreier
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Design: @rochellelynnedesign
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.” -Auguste Rodin
Just arrived at the studio, this beauty was a Kijiji purchase....cuz I spent waaaaay too much time online during the lockdown in April 😂.
So it sat in storage all year, waiting to be re-invented into something more, well, memorable.
A couple months back I visited a local purveyor of leather & hide and was immediately distracted by the oiled skins in the belt and chaps shelves. I just love the feel of supple oiled leather, and to my surprise I also felt drawn to touch the scars left behind by red hot branding irons. So much so that I couldn’t leave the shop without a couple of those thick, weighty rolls of “gold” under my arm! Next up was the task of convincing the upholsterer to work this heavy duty and unforgiving cowboy leather on a delicate Louis XVI chair. Oh ya, and put those brands front and Centre please!!!
I have to say, the result has me more than just a little enamored! Would you agree?
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Swipe to see the chair before.
Getting ready to take on the world.
A big big big year ahead!
This time last year we were photographing this recently completed project. The year of 2020 was looking to be a busy one full of exciting country estate projects filling our schedule into late winter....little did we know that only a few weeks ahead of us the entire world would be turned upside down!
And now here we are, getting close to 1 year into a whole new perspective on life, work and family. All that was familiar now is seemingly out of reach, and comfort had to be intentionally created from within, because, well, we were forbidden to take comfort with friends and family.
And so, what did I learn?
You never know what tomorrow may bring, so chase that dream, turn “one day” into today, and give yourself permission to be wild and reckless.
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Take big steps into the unknown. Attempt something you know you are guaranteed to not be perfect at, and in doing so you can discover a whole world of grand adventures just waiting for you!
Because life is meant to be embraced & lived like a storybook adventure, not observed from behind the living room window.
Happy Sunday friends!!
Design: @rochellelynnedesign
Photo: @eymeric.widling
Isn’t it amazing how the morning sun can find a canvas just about anywhere to paint another masterpiece!
Another inspiring and heartwarming day in #albertacanada
I never tire of seeing this calm and embracing space show up on my feed. Beautifully composed by @studiomcgee ...have you seen their new show on Netflix? I haven’t yet, so tell us what you think of it!
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#smranchhouse #designadmiration #designinspo #modernrustichome #ranchhouse #beamhouses
Saturday evenings spent surrounded by worn leather, rustic wood, a Texas longhorn, and a Pendleton blanket are the best!
This look on my face pretty much sums up how I am feeling these days. Looking forward to chasing and achieving some pretty big and bodacious goals for our team in the New Year.
Peace out 2020!
“The healthiest response to life is joy.”
-Mark Twain
Merry Christmas all!!
Had to share a little Before & After glimpse of a project we just gave back to to a lovely couple today....just in time for Christmas!
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#interiordesign #kitchenmakeover #modernkitchen #countryhouse #modernranch #stonecountertops #blackenedsteel #modernrustic #ruralliving #luxuryrealestate #moderncountrystyle #towerscountryhousereno
No doubt. Those who know me will tell you this is me. 100%!
So if you are adverse to adventure, then you may not want us on your renovation or build team. But if you are willing to open your mind to the grand potential of the unknown, then you DEFINITELY want us directing your journey to the home of your wildest dreams!
....just sayin’☺️
“Pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” - Dr. Maya Angelou
....working on it...
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Design: @rochellelynnedesign
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#modernrustichome
#countrylife
#ruralliving
#ranchhouse
#mountainhomes
#interiordesign
#barnwoodfurniture
#elledecor
#voguehome
We are having so much fun with final details at our #towerscountryhousereno
We are grateful to have an amazing A-Team of trades and suppliers helping us execute our vision to perfection!
“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” -Georgia O’Keeffe
Listening to the radio as I drive into town this morning, and on comes the outstanding voice of Dolly Parton with a Christmas song....ah, the warm childhood memories that woman’s voice rekindles!! Her story has always inspired me, and even more so today. She has mastered the art of making her unknown known, and with the greatest demonstration of authentic compassion, grace and charity one could imagine.! Thanks for inspiring me to do good, and in all things I do, aim make the world a better place in the process.
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Design: @rochellelynnedesign
#rusticmountainlodge #mountainliving #modernrusticstyle #casualluxury #ranchhouse #westernlife #countrylivingmodernrustic #bathroomdesign #luxbathroom #dollyparton
“The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity.”
-Alberto Giacometti
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Interior Design: @rochellelynnedesign
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#ranchhouse #modernrustic #bathroomdesign #mountainhome #rusticluxury #stainedglassart #rurallife #countrylivingmodernrustic #timberandstone
When the definitions between indoors and out, classic and modern, nature and industry blur so effortlessly....this is an example of design perfection in my books!
Thanks for today’s inspo
@pearsondesigngroup
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✏️: Ranch
🏠: Limestone Creek Ranch
📸: @gibeonphoto
🛠: @lohss_construction
#ranch #rustichome # modernrustic #mountainhome #ranchlife #modernranchhouse #timberframe #woodandstone #designinspiration
“Pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” - Dr. Maya Angelou
It appears I need to go shopping for some new jeans!
Been so busy of late that shopping has become a lost cause for me 🤣. I think I might try a bit of creative needle & thread artistry this weekend .... and bring back the patchwork fashion trend of the 70’s !(yes, I lived it once, so why not again?)
#busylife #shoppingtime #lifeofadesigner #ranchlife #countryliving #rurallifestyle #fashionfail #countrylivingmodernrustic
Tack room or mud room, you choose.
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Design: #rochellelynnedesign
Photo: @eymeric.widling
#riversideretreat
#mountainliving
#modernrustic
#ranchhouse
#stablestyle
#mudroomorganization
#luxuryliving #rusticluxury
#rurallife
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