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The Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale brings together those with a passion for the West

September 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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Anne Buresh of Anne Buresh Interior Design in her award-winning Designer Show House room, Photo: ©Audrey Hall, Painting by Marcy Gregg

Each year, the Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale brings together artists, scholars, collectors, interior designers, architects, and fashion designers with a passion for the West. Attendees can expect to shop and see the latest in Western-inspired, handcrafted goods ranging from elegant contemporary trends to ageless camp style as well as couture fashion and jewelry. The Exhibit + Sale will take place over the following three days (September 6, 7, and 8) 10am – 5pm. Tickets are $15/day online and at the door.

Seven participating interior design firms from throughout the West and across the nation will feature modern mountain style with a range of furnishings and home accessories, bringing to life the five-room Designer Show House sponsored by B & B Builders and Deanna Briggs / Sotheby’s Jackson Hole International Realty. A timbered porch exterior built by B & B Builders opens up into six curated rooms by this year’s interior designer: Nanette Mattei Design, Harker Design, Anne Buresh Interior Design, Old Hickory + Pendleton and WRJ Design.

Don’t miss daily Artitude Adjustment Happy Hours at 2pm, shopping directly with the 105 featured artists attending from New York to California and walking through the life-sized Designer Show House at the Snow King Center for info visit www.westerndesignconference.com

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Maison Studio: Create Space

January 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Maison Studio - Jackson Hole, WyThe client’s pins sketched a contemporary aesthetic, influenced by Italian design—a sleek, sophisticated world far removed from the traditional home they had purchased. Charged with bridging the two, Saxon Curpier and Kim Dean of Maison Studio studied the pins and revealed the dynamic occurring beneath the silhouettes and labels: The client was drawn to high contrast, the juxtaposition of clean whites and defined darks. This focus translated into a harmony of careful contrasts, a primacy of light.

“Design is not a formula,” Saxon says. “Clients bring a vision. Our job is to expand beyond their vision to find their values. We see in, above and around what they give us.”

Maison Studio - Jackson Hole, WyEvery project receives the direct attention and personal involvement of both principals, as well as the benefit of their collective two decades in design. From new builds to room renovations, Kim and Saxon embrace the full spectrum of design and interiors. Complements of each other, together they provide all the elements and full scope of design services, from architectural and space planning to designing custom pieces, finding the perfect mix of fabrics, finishes, furniture, fixtures and accessories – creating truly inspired and unique interiors for each client.

Each designer draws on her distinct background: Raised in Encinitas, California, Kim has lived in many locales—Boston, Tucson, London, Philadelphia, New York, San Diego—a breadth of experience reflected in her discerning design aesthetic. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Arizona, a master’s degree in interior architecture and design from Drexel University, a certificate in interior design from Parsons School of Design. An ASID member, she won first place in an International Interior Design Association (IIDA) competition.

Maison Studio - Jackson Hole, WyAn East Coast native, Saxon spent her formative years in New York City, working at juggernauts like Women’s Day Home Magazine, The Rockefeller Foundation, The New York Public Library and Sony Music, before moving to Jackson in 2004 and becoming a designer, creative director, buyer and art consultant at a luxury home boutique and interior design firm.

In 2016, Saxon and Kim joined forces to launch Maison Studio under the credo: Create Space. Dually inspired by the designed and natural worlds, the pair find themselves fascinated with the many facets of spatial creativity. They constantly ask themselves: How do you create a home that reflects your personality and your passion? How do you delineate the ethos of a room, beyond its specific function? How do you create space for beauty amid utility? On a more macro scale, Kim and Saxon recognize their role in creating space for a wider, more varied design landscape within the context of mountain living. To this conversation, they bring a fresh eye and holistic approach that balances not just every artisanal detail but also considers the well-being of the individuals for whom they design. At their core, they forge authentic relationships—between themselves and their clients, between their work and their context, between place and personality, between built and natural, between distinct design elements.  maisonstudio.com | 307-203-2266

 

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Meet Jacque Jenkins-Stireman: Quintessentially Client-Focused

October 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment

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A banner year, marked by milestone projects and two new team members, finds the creative climate inside Jacque Jenkins-Stireman’s eponymous interior design firm brimming with inspiration and activity.

From the moment Jacque opened her studio doors more than 15 years ago, she welcomed clients as friends—a genuine graciousness that evolved into enduring relationships with loyal families, many of whom announce their visits in advance so that Jacque and crew can ready their homes for their arrival. More than creative collaborators, Jacque’s team takes care of the homes they design long after the project wraps. Such enduring care grows from a natural extension of the firm’s friendship with clients.

Jacque’s approach epitomizes personal touch, says Ashley Cadwalader, Director of Operations. “We go the extra mile. We are truly client focused, taking everything to that next level. That’s the reason we had to grow: we have built a wonderful sense of expectation among our clients, above and beyond designing their homes.”

With this individualized approach in mind, it seemed only natural for the firm to take a moment and introduce itself—in its new, five-strong form. Bringing diverse backgrounds and expertise, the JJS Design team members complement one another.

The introductions must begin, as the firm did, with Jacque herself: Over the course of her two-decade career, Principal Jacque Jenkins-Stireman has designed an ambitious array of interiors across the country, from residential homes to commercial spaces and premier resort developments. She began building her portfolio in Newport Beach, California, where she graduated from the Interior Design Institute after receiving her BA from San Jose State University. She moved to Jackson nearly 20 years ago—a place that suits her tailored approach. No matter the scope of the project, Jacque places her client’s priorities first, knowing the design will follow once the vision and values are collaboratively set. By engaging all stakeholders and focusing on the client, she lets each interior’s aesthetic evolve in response to that core client relationship; fluent in a spectrum of styles, she deploys different textures, patterns and periods accordingly. Thoroughly bespoke, every interior designed by Jacque still bears the subtle imprint of her eclectic, vivid, informed imagination.

The most recent recruit, Interior Designer Brianna McIntire, elevates the technical capacity of the team. A Wyoming native, Brianna graduated from Arizona State University’s Herberger Institute of Art and Design with a BS in Interior Architecture and Design. She started her career working on commercial and residential projects, a spectrum that taught her a great deal about the systematics of structures and the relationship between architecture and interior design. Only in her home state could she pursue in tandem her passion for design and her outdoor pursuits. At JJS Design, she works on the construction side of projects, specializing in interior elevations and finishes.

Also new, Design Assistant Vanessa Pratt draws on her dozen years working in merchandising and buying—experience that honed her attention to detail, strong work ethic and time-management skills. A Boston native, she headed west for college, studying International Relations at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Enamored with the mountain lifestyle, she followed her love of adventure and skiing to Jackson. Creative and client-focused, Vanessa adds significantly to the team.

Associate Designer Kathie Harrington discovered her talent after designing her own home, even though her interest took root long before as an undergraduate studying home economics and as a mother creating spaces attuned to the well-being of her family. Her creative and committed approach finds her animating interiors with careful details and her timeless sense of style. She enjoys working closely with Jacque to help define and realize the vision of their clients.

In her role as Director of Operations Ashley Cadwalader manages client relations and drives the firm’s strategy and growth. She joined JJS Design in 2014, after starting her career in nonprofit marketing and event development—a resume that reflects her bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Marketing from the University of Tennessee. Keen to continue nurturing her business acumen, she recently earned her MPA from Villanova University, knowledge she brings to bear daily at JJS Design.

Each of these five talents followed their distinct trajectories to find themselves in Jackson, in a lasting home at JJS Design.

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Collaborative Design: Farmer Payne Architects

June 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Collaborative, a ubiquitous word used to fuse so many disparate entities, should have been reserved for a scenario like this: the collaborative design process of Farmer Payne Architects. A creative merging in the truest sense, the new firm grew from a long-standing friendship between two architects: Jackson native Jamie Farmer and Scott Payne of Louisiana. The two met as intern architects at Carney Logan Burke, where they gained invaluable experience working on high-end contemporary homes and luxury commercial buildings.

Jackson Hole has become known for its incredibly high-quality design standards,” Farmer says. “Jackson clients expect their architects to coordinate every piece of the project.

After collectively logging 11 years at CLB, Farmer and Payne each set off on their own, forming eponymous firms—Farmer in Jackson and Payne back in his hometown of Shreveport. Traveling on parallel tracks, they each built their personal portfolios before joining forces at the start of this year.

For Farmer and Payne, working together is a natural fit based on trust and expertise. Both bring a background in construction—Payne studied construction management and Farmer spent summers working construction. Such experience means their designs are simultaneously well-planned and innovative.

As principal architects, their collaborative approach considers all aspects of each project, from building a close relationship with the client to enlisting a contractor and design team early on so as to ensure a seamless design-to-build process. Tapping their well of experience in Wyoming and Louisiana, they assess their clients’ needs and tailor a team accordingly. “We get the team on board in the beginning,” Farmer says. Such early assembly ensures everyone is fully engaged in the success of the project, all working together toward a collective vision.

Eschewing a set style, Farmer and Payne embrace clean, refined designs. “Our style is rooted in connecting with the context and the people, which translates into greater versatility and diversity,” Farmer says. Consider their first project as a firm: A 5,000 sq. ft. home in the bayou of Louisiana, blending modern with colonial influence. Working onsite, Payne is leading the project management side, while Farmer is working with the design team in Jackson. The two communicate constantly, and trust each other to fulfill their respective roles. “We anticipate each other’s every move,” Farmer says.  

The merger has expanded the geographic scope of their respective practices. Most often, new clients find them through referrals from real estate agents or contractors. Farmer and Payne consider their clients to be their primary collaborators, listening and evolving their ideas throughout the design process. As principals, they are committed to being hands-on with every project. Keen to grow as firm, they never want to lose that personal connection to each client. “We will always be actively involved throughout the whole process,” Farmer says.

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