One of Aspen's most historic hotels gets a makeover: Goodbye, fussy Victorian accents; hello, bold, masculine style

Rich in color, history and personality, a collection of cherished holiday decorations transforms a Manitou Springs home

In 1991, when the homeowner bought this International-style house in a Denver neighborhood lined with Tudors, it stood out like a sore thumb. Not even his real estate agent had high hopes of selling the home. But this buyer, raised in southern California, was no stranger to early 20th century, Bauhaus-inspired modernist architecture. He saw potential in the structure.