Inside the Walls of Teton Peaks
The Story of Our Interior & Design
Building our home in Driggs has been a dream years in the making. Long before we broke ground—or even finalized the architectural plans—we were gathering pieces that felt meaningful to us. Nearly every item in the house has a story, whether it’s tied to how we found it or connected to the history and spirit of the Teton Valley.
We’ve poured our hearts into creating a space that feels authentic, welcoming, and full of character. We hope you love the layers of history and uniqueness woven throughout the home as much as we do.
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Map of the Big Horn and Yellowstone Expedition of 1867
I found this map at an antique show in northern Utah, tucked behind a table at a booth selling old toys. It was in a rickety old frame, scotch-taped to a worn piece of matting. I asked the seller if I could take a closer look, and I bet I stood there for ten minutes, completely absorbed, reading the incredible stories and battles detailed on it. The depth of history—especially about the Big Horn and Yellowstone Expedition of 1876—was unlike anything I'd seen before. Given the ties to the landscapes my husband and I know so well, I knew it had to have a place in our home. Though Driggs sits west of where these events unfolded, the spirit of exploration, survival, and resilience that shaped the American West is deeply felt here too.
It’s tough to read — we know! I’ve transcribe the full text from the map so you can read it yourself. Click here to read the full transcript →
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A Collection of Our Wild and Familiar Places
On the living room wall, you’ll find seven black-and-white prints, thoughtfully curated with the help of our incredible interior designer. But these aren’t just any prints — each one captures a place that's deeply meaningful to us. We worked together to find photographers who could reflect the spirit and emotion of landscapes that have shaped our lives. From our backyard trails in Utah to the wide-open spaces of Wyoming, each image tells a story and brings a piece of "home" into our getaway here in Driggs.
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Carrying Traditions: Snowshoes from Saskatchewan
My mom and dad, who still live in Saskatchewan, helped us collect these snowshoes, knowing how much we wanted to bring a piece of "back home" into our house. Throughout the home, you’ll find four different pairs. Three of them come from northern Saskatchewan, near La Ronge, where snowshoeing is still part of everyday life for many residents today. The fourth pair has a different story — I found them tucked away in an antique shop in Utah, where the owner told me they had been brought over directly from Norway. Each pair carries a bit of history, adventure, and the spirit of winter we grew up with.
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Stories in the Wood: Our Wall of Antique Skis
This wall of antique skis is one of our favorite pieces in the house — not just for how it looks, but for the stories behind each pair. Two of the sets were found by my parents, who spent a fair amount of time driving around Saskatchewan to track them down for us. The other two pairs came from a sweet man I met in Morgan, Utah. I had gone to his house early one morning to pick up a small pair, and while I was there, I spotted another set tucked against the wall. He told me how he and his brother, both born and raised in Morgan, used to ski on those wooden skis right behind their house on the hillside. We ended up laughing and swapping stories that morning — a fun memory that made these skis even more special.