Big Sky, Montana’s Moonlight Basin offers two new developments Set on the northwest side of Big Sky, Montana’s iconic lone peak, the Moonlight Basin community features direct access to the 5,850 acres of world-class ski terrain at Big Sky Resort, a Jack Nicklaus-signature golf course, fine...
Known as the heart of the home, kitchens have likely been getting extra attention and use during the COVID-19 pandemic. So the recent release of The Perfect Kitchen came at a fortuitous time. Featuring tips and exploring the elements and the process of designing a...
Designer Max Humphrey’s hipster-meets-grandma style “Any good collection has to start somewhere,” says Portland, Oregon-based interior designer Max Humphrey. His started when he wandered into an antique store in Ohio and couldn’t leave without first buying a bunch of rolled-up, yard-long photographs from the 1920s and...
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...