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Don’t Miss This Event: Septemberfest Eagle

It’s crazy to think that we’re entering the last few weeks of Summer. So, with this great season coming to a close, we think everyone should close it out on a high note! And we have just the event.

We are one of several amazing businesses in Eagle sponsoring the Eagle Septemberfest this year, and hope that you’ll join us! This awesome event is jam-packed full of live music, train running and local food, craft beer and cocktails, all taking place in beautiful Eagle Ranch Village.

If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, there’s still time! Click here to buy then now.

Here are some additional details:

When:

Friday, September 7 from 3:30-10pm

Saturday, September 8 from 7:30am-10pm

Where:

Eagle Ranch Village is located on Capitol Street between Founders Avenue & Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle, CO 81631. Click here for directions. There will be some parking available at Eagle Ranch Village. (Please access the venue from the east side on Sylvan Lake Road.). There will also be street parking available in Eagle Ranch, but just keep an eye out for signs with parking rules.

What:

Two-days full of live music, local craft beer and full bar, food vendors, backyard games and Mountain Rats trail running races – 5k, trail marathon, heavy half marathon and 50k race. You can find out our more about Mountain Rats here. Children under 12 are free! For everyone else, wristbands will be available for purchase.

Why:

Because it’s a great way to spend the last few weeks of Summer with loved ones, while supporting our awesome town and local musicians and vendors!

For even more information, including the festival schedule and bands that will be playing, visit the official Septemberfest website. We hope to see you there!

Company Spotlight: Studio James

Our team truly appreciates beautiful home exterior and interior design, so today we’re thrilled to introduce you to someone who possesses amazing talent and expertise in the interior design arena.

Meet Victoria Jones – owner of Studio James!

Studio James is a full-service interior design studio based in Vail, CO and their aesthetic, professionalism and personalized service really is spectacular.

Victoria, who previously worked for one of the world’s leading interior design firms for over a decade, had a moment of clarity one day and realized she had reached her full potential and had hit her ceiling. So, like any successful entrepreneur Victoria made the decision to start her own studio, and it’s been a success every since.

We wanted to hear more about Victoria’s journey and her fabulous company, so we asked her a few questions..

How would you describe your design style?

Mountain Modern. We embrace the feeling of the outdoor environment and work to bring that same vibe inside. We focus on comfortable, clean lines to create a warm and inviting space that speaks to our clients soul by utilizing a neutral color palette with interesting textures and small pops of colors.

What makes you different from other interior designers?

While I appreciate design trends, I appreciate longevity even more. We create spaces that won’t feel dated or boring in five years. This may come as a shock, but I believe it is not possible to create a space that is stands the test of time because the only constant in life is change. At Studio James our object is to create a space that a good set of neutral bones and structure that allows the client to make small modifications over time, like changing out pillows or even a rug, versus renovating their entire home each time we see a new trend.

You’re doing some really cool things with technology. Can you share more about this?

Of course! I am launching a 3D rendering service to my clients. This allows us to communicate better and I can share my vision for their home in a more productive way. I’m really excited about this because I know it will make the experience for them that much more enjoyable.

Your clients love your level of service. What do you attribute that to?

It’s simple, I listen. By taking the time to actually understand the clients needs and desires is something I really take pride in. Sometime clients have a hard time explaining want they are actually looking for, so we go through a discovery phase where we communicate visually to ensure we’re on the same page and that they’ll be ecstatic with the end-result! I also make sure I have a solid understanding about how they plan to use their home. This is huge and can affect a lot of details.

What is your favorite part of the actual design process?

For me, it’s the journey. Seeing the project start from either a plot of land or dated interiors and watching their home turn into a dream come true really touches my soul. I also find it fascinating how clients who start merely as strangers become great friends along the way.

Who should contact you for interior design needs?

We work on both home remodels and new construction projects and can serve anyone in the Vail Valley area or beyond. We’re experienced and excel at designing the entire home, which includes space planning, fixture and finish selections, kitchen and bath design, furnishings, linens, right down to the flatware the client might need the night they move in to host a dinner party! We typically focus on working with second home owners and are often brought in by the builder or architect.

Here’s what Todd has to say about Studio James:

Victoria is absolutely amazing at what she does! Her ability to give clients what they want and need is really exceptional. She also loves our community dearly and is involved in it in a lot of ways. We’re grateful to have someone like her here in the Valley to serve homeowners.

Studio James just launched their brand new website, so please take a few minutes to check it out. And, if you’re looking for a fantastic interior design studio, contact them! We’re sure you won’t be disappointed.

PS — You can also find Studio James on Facebook or Instagram @studio.james!

Septemberfest Early Bird Pricing Ends Tonight at Midnight

Septemberfest is one of those local events, you just don’t want to miss out on! Today, we have two quick updates for you…

The music schedule has been released, and we’ve included it below.
Early bird pricing is good through 11:59pm tonight, so get your tickets now!

FRIDAY, SEPT 7
4:30pm – Left On Tenth
6:30pm – The Stone Foxes
8:30pm – Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

SATURDAY, SEPT 8
4:30pm – Great American Taxi with special guest Vince Herman
6:30pm – Trout Steak Revival
8:30pm – The Wailers

In case you missed our last post when we announced that we’re sponsoring this year’s Septemberfest, here’s a link to all of the exciting details! We hope to see you there!

Don’t Miss These August Events

As the Summer days start getting shorter, we wanted to ensure you’re enjoying the last few weeks of this wonderful season! Take a look at some of the wonderful events taking place in Eagle County this month.

Vail Jazz at The Market

This fun event takes place through August 26, so there’s still time to enjoy outdoor concerts featuring local and regionally-based jazz talent at the Vail Farmers’ Market. And, the best part, it’s free! Click here for more information.

Hot Summer Nights Concert Series

Through August 21, enjoy everything from rock to country to bluegrass to funk! Besides the great music, you bring your friends, family and picnic basket full of treats to enjoy the last weeks of summer outdoors. Click here for more information.

Vail Farmers Market to Table

Don’t miss out of the final Market to Table event of the summer. Here’s a run down of the amazing menu that awaits…

Appetizer: Grazing Platter by Pamela Davis Owner of The Grazing Fox
Entree: Marcus Stewart from Flame at the Four Seasons
Sides: Barry Davis from Yellowbelly Chicken
Dessert: TBA

Click here for more information and tickets.

Our Community Table – Eagle

You might remember in our recent post, we mentioned this one! This one, in particular, is super important since we’ll be creating cards for Tyler and will have a designated drop-off spot to leave your cards. Click here to read more.

Yoga in the Park

Save the date for August 26 from 9:30-10:45 to enjoy some relaxing yoga in Eagle Town Park. All donations go to the Eagle County Humane Society – a wonderful, local cause to support! Click here to learn more.

And, just to ensure you can start getting your September calendar in order, here are a few events we definitely recommend next month!

Septemberfest!

We are so excited to announce that we are sponsoring Septemberfest – presented by Soleil Homes! This is one of those Summer events you do not want to miss, so we really hope to see you there. Click here for all of the details.

Mountain Rats Trail Run

For an exciting, action-packed day of festival fun and exercise, check out this race! Racers can choose from a Half Marathon, Trail Marathon or 50K. In addition to the beautiful trails, there will also be local beer and food, live music and more. Click here to sign-up.

We hope that you, your family and friends enjoy these last few weeks of Summer! Cheers to warm evenings surrounded by loved ones in our beautiful community.

Company Spotlight: Speak Up Reach Out

Today, we wanted to introduce you to a magnificent woman who puts her passion and experience towards contributing a great deal of positivity to a very important local organization.

Meet Molly Fiore. Molly is the Program Director at Speak Up Reach Out – located right here in Eagle, Colorado.

MOLLY’S JOURNEY

Molly has struggled with depression since the age of 12. At the time, she didn’t actually know what depression was, but she did know that talking about her feelings of sadness wasn’t an option.

So, from the age of 12 to 35, she struggled with depression each and every day of her life. She felt alone, lost and like she had nowhere to turn.

At 35, she officially reached a suicidal crisis. She didn’t trust herself to be alone, as she worried she’d take her own life.

At this point, she knew she needed immediate help. But, she didn’t know where to go. She didn’t want to go to the ER because at the time she worked in the hospital and was fearful co-workers might see her.

She decided to go to an urgent care facility, which wasn’t a very productive experience. They had no idea how to deal with Molly’s situation and walked her into an equipment room and told her she was being disruptive.

She knew from that moment on that people in similar situations deserved more from a mental health perspective.

MOLLY’S PATH TO SPEAK UP REACH OUT

Molly realized that she didn’t ever want to see anyone go through what she had. She didn’t want anyone to feel that scared, confused, alone or like there was nowhere to turn. In 2009, she joined Speak Up Reach Out.

In her current role, she works to educate the community about suicide prevention and develops events and trainings in the community to help raise awareness around this very important topic.

The organization’s mission to prevent suicide In Eagle County by providing education, training, and HOPE! And, this is very important, especially now. Here are some alarming statistics.

Last year’s suicide numbers for Eagle County were highest in recorded history
In Colorado, suicide accounted for the second leading cause of death for ages 15-44

So, this organization is definitely one that our community needs and should support!

Molly shared with us that many who struggle with suicidal thoughts CAN be helped. They just need the right tools. They need to feel empowered to speak and know their voice will be heard with no judgment. In addition, the community can play a very critical role.

“Awareness is a huge part of preventing suicide. Knowing how you to identify someone who may be in crisis and having the right tools to help them can literally save a life,” shared Molly.

A recent study of junior high and high schoolers showed that ⅓ showed signs of depression! So, it’s clear that everyone is being affected by this.

“The challenge is there’s a lot of misconceptions about suicide. Many people think it’s a choice or something you can just snap out of, but that’s very far from the truth. Most people can find peace with depression, but they need access to tools, resources and humans who can help support that,” explained Molly.

That’s where as a community, we can help!

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

We asked Molly to share a few ways that WE can help support the efforts of Speak Up Reach Out.

Here’s what she had to say….

Attend a QPR training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. It’s a one-hour training that teaches warning signs and how to link someone to help. Think of it as a CPR (but probably something you’ll use more!). Speak Up Reach Out offers this classes and they can also be found here if you’re interested in taking one online.
Write down and share the Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800- 273-8255.
Donate and/or volunteer! You can find more information here: https://www.speakupreachout.org/give-back

Molly, we wanted to sincerely thank you for sharing her story with us! Your work is not only important to this cause as a whole, but also to our VERY own community.

Please help support this wonderful organization in whatever way you can!

For more information about Speak Up Reach out, visit their website at https://www.speakupreachout.org/ and stay updated by connecting with them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SpeakUpReachOutEagleCounty/.