In Lakeside, Montana, two enchantingly modern and refreshingly small dwellings stand in a conifer forest beside Flathead Lake. Known as the Stoner Creek Cabins, the homes are identical, with each measuring just 500 square feet. The original owners of the property built one house first,...
In Big Sky Journal’s annual HOME issue, there always seems to be a common thread, something mentioned — in some shape or form — in just about every story. Often it’s related to trends, design elements, or tangible aspects of home design. But this year’s...
In order to thrive, native pollinators in the mountains and plains of Big Sky Country need native plants. And with the proper planning and plantings, you could turn your yard into their “last best place” to live. Native plants and animals are adapted to their local...
When you ask Kim Loftus about her chosen trade, she says simply, “I make objects out of clay.” Once you see her work, however, it becomes clear that her creations are far more than mere objects. Instead, Loftus makes lamps and tiles that express an...
When COVID-19 hit and businesses around the world allowed people to work remotely, the home office took on a whole new meaning. Those spaces that were once used occasionally — or as storage for bills and other paperwork — are now some of the most-used...
In many resort-oriented regions — like the popular tourist towns of Big Sky, Montana, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming — seasonal design takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to guest accommodations. “We say, ‘We have three months of summer and nine months of...
Interior designer Sharon Lohss, founder of Shelter Interiors in Bozeman, Montana, credits good genes for her deep-rooted creativity. “My mother could have been a landscape designer; she is so talented at transforming a space and has a major green thumb,” she says. “My dad was...
While building a new home — and bringing all of your design dreams to life — may sound like an exciting venture, there’s a lot more to it than some might imagine. Popular design shows and magazines tend to make the process look fairly simple,...
When a couple from the Midwest came to visit dear friends in Big Sky, Montana, to ring in the New Year in 1993, they had no idea how much the experience would change their lives. Both avid skiers (a sport they enjoyed with their then-school-aged...
When a Texas family stumbled upon a slopeside lot at the Yellowstone Club, a private residential community and ski area in Big Sky, Montana, they knew it was a keeper. Ideally situated for the ultimate ski-in/ski-out experience, the site fit the husband’s dream to have...