Lindsey jamison

Partner + Lead Designer | lindsey@rumordesigns.com

In 2016, Lindsey moved with her young family of five to Steamboat and immediately joined the Rumor team, she became partner in 2019. Her work has been published in Better Homes + Garden, House Beautiful, Colorado Homes + Lifestyle, Wall Street Journal and HGTV. Before working at Rumor Designs, Lindsey owned a design firm MASH Studios in Wyoming.

Lindsey earned her degree in Education from Missouri State University and explored her passion for design at the Interior Design Institute.

She enjoys working with textiles, incorporating pattern, color, and antiques into her projects. Lindsey takes pride in her ability to work within any design aesthetic; modern, contemporary, eclectic. She is always up for a design challenge.

When she isn't deep in a remodel, Lindsey is an avid yogi and enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, and two dogs.

valerie stafford

Partner + Lead Designer | valerie@rumordesigns.com

Valerie is a founding member of Rumor Designs since 2008. She moved to Steamboat in 2000 from Los Angeles after studying Art + Business at the University of California at Santa Barbara. She went on to earn her Masters in Interior Design from an international school while living in Florence, Italy.

She loves dogs and her mini schnauzer, Pepper. They can be found hiking and paddle boarding around the Yampa Valley. For fun, Valerie is an avid supporter and participant in the Steamboat Dance Theatre.

Leslie dapper

Lead Designer | leslie@rumordesigns.com

Leslie settled in Steamboat Springs in the 70's and worked with an interior design firm for almost 20 years on local and national projects. She went on to create her own firm, but ultimately missed the synergy and camaraderie found when working as part of a team. She joined Rumor Designs as a Lead Designer in 2013.

The longer Leslie works in the design industry, the more she appreciates design that doesn't go out of style. She loves mixing classic style with contemporary finishes, or old word finishes with contemporary art or furniture.

The new Rumor Designs studio is a great example; with over 100-year-old stone walls and modern art, Leslie finds the timeless balance that makes her happy.

katie Siegel

Lead Designer | katie@rumordesigns.com

Born and raised in Colorado, Katie moved to Steamboat after graduating with an Interior Design + Interior Architecture degree from Colorado State University.

At its core, Katie honors clean lines but finds balance in unique statement pieces that individualize a space. She enjoys the challenge of creating spaces that feel comfortable and "lived in" while also appearing sophisticated and tailored.

She believes in the saying "when you design for everyone, you end up designing for no one" and she encourages her clients to create something special that makes sense for THEM.

With her background in Interior Architecture, Katie specializes in Kitchen + Bath design and thrives in analyzing space + flow, selecting hard surfaces, and designing custom cabinetry.

Morgan Blinn

Lead Designer | morgan@rumordesigns.com

Morgan was drawn to Steamboat Springs for a change of scenery and slower pace after graduating from the Interior Design program at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Throughout her studies, she worked as an intern for the Global Interiors team at Steelcase but ultimately wanted to pursue other avenues of the design world.

She is inspired to create both beautiful and functional spaces using natural materials, bold colors, and mixing styles that are ever present in the mountain modern aesthetic.

In her free time Morgan has enjoyed exploring Steamboat, painting, and can’t wait to hit the slopes come winter.

MARY NORRIS

Lead Designer | mary@rumordesigns.com

Mary transplanted to Steamboat in 2019 after a lifetime in the South, mainly Tennessee. She specializes in creating curated, comfortable and classic interiors and believes a home can be stunning yet practical. Her approach to interior design is thorough and detailed, with the goal of creating spaces that exude an intangible aura that is welcoming for all, including pets!

After spending 15 years in the HR and staffing industry, Mary returned to school to pursue a degree in interior design and then started her own firm. She still has her own studio in Tennessee and handles select projects back East. Mary feels fortunate to have collaborated with amazing clients whose projects have been both published, and won national design awards. 

In her free time, Mary enjoys being with her husband and family and hosting visitors to their home. She also loves skiing, fly fishing and hanging with her pack of dogs!

Peyton Helsen

Lead Designer | peyton@rumordesigns.com

Peyton is a Michigan native who relocated to Steamboat Springs after studying Interior Design at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. While in college, she worked as a Design Intern for a global office furniture manufacturer and was also a member of the International Interior Design Association student board.

Peyton describes her design style as eclectic with the incorporation of contemporary and rustic natural elements and thoroughly enjoys designing through the lens of the mountain modern aesthetic here in Steamboat.

In her free time, Peyton enjoys film photography, playing the ukulele and taking hikes with her dog, Lucy.

marlyn arellano

Junior Designer | marlyn@rumordesigns.com

Originally from Craig, Marlyn always felt Steamboat Springs was like a second home, so Rumor Designs was a natural fit for her in more ways than one. After attending Heritage School of Interior Design in Denver, she decided she wanted a change of pace and that Steamboat was just the place for that!

Marlyn specializes in kitchen and bath design where she prioritizes functionality while maintaining a stylish finish that she feels is best described as “a blend of wabi-sabi with mid century modern touches.” 

With these things in mind, she enjoys space planning the most and believes that everything else in a space is “jewelry.”

Kizzy Edmunds

Order Manager | kizzy@rumordesigns.com

Kizzy has been surrounded by construction and mountain-inspiration her entire life, so it's no coincidence that her future meets with Rumor Designs.

Among her many talents, Kizzy focuses on managing the firm's daily order demands and vendor relationships. We count on her communication and organizational strengths to create and execute processes required to complete projects on time and within budget. Kizzy contributes her positivity + professionalism to our team’s success.

When she's not at the studio, you can find her pursuing her love for the outdoors while she aspires to build her own home in this beautiful valley she has called home for over a decade.

MC Gatti

Marketing Director | mc@rumordesigns.com

After years of traveling from Atlanta to visit family in Steamboat, MC finally made the move to Colorado in the fall of 2023. 

Upon graduating with her Marketing degree from Auburn University, MC worked within operations management in the fashion and retail space and also spent time as an interior photography stylist. Both of these experiences made for a great transition onto the Rumor Designs team!

MC maintains all of our social platforms and marketing channels between Rumor Designs and R|D Home, and you can often find her merchandizing the R|D Home showroom with a coffee in hand.

Jon Kocik

Advanced Journeyman | jon@rumordesigns.com

Originally from Wisconsin, Jon moved to Steamboat in 1988. He has owned and operated his own roofing company and construction company, finding interest in woodworking through small and large remodeling projects. Jon specializes in custom builds, cabinetry, stair and flooring installations and enjoys the problem solving that comes with his work as projects come together and smiles start to form on his client’s faces.

Jon has been involved in the Steamboat community in various capacities throughout the years, from working in Parks and Rec, the Tennis Center and with the Emerald Mountain School Board.

With his wife Kady and five kids, Jon enjoys outdoor adventures and traveling the globe. He is an avid trail runner, backcountry skier, and dog lover.

Rebecca Thiessen

Order Coordinator | rebecca@rumordesigns.com

It all started 20 years ago when Rebecca and her husband purchased their first condo. Many renovations later and their two sons settled in at Colorado State University, they left the western suburbs of Chicago to start their new chapter in the Yampa Valley.

Rebecca is able to bring her attention to detail and time management skills working side-by-side with our Order Manager, Warehouse Team, and Designers to help keep all of our projects in motion and our clients beaming.

In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys the outdoors with her family, friends, and Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ruby as well as cook tasty desserts in the kitchen!

alisha osadchuk

Retail Manager | alisha@rumordesigns.com

Alisha Osadchuk has been with R|D Home from the start! After taking a brief break from the showroom to start her family, Alisha came back to her position as retail  manager spring of 2024. 

She has lived in the Steamboat community since moving here from Hawaii at 7 years old, and received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration here at Colorado Mountain College. Her favorite aspect of being part of the Rumor team is being surrounded by such inspiring, hard working individuals, “exactly the kind of people I want to spend my time working with!” 

Alisha believes that R|D Home is the best place in town to meet with a friend, or find new inspiration and is excited to lead the retail team in such a unique environment!

Jill Walker

Rumor Designs Guest Designer | @JStudiosGlobal

Jill is a multidisciplinary designer who has studied design in Paris, London, and Los Angeles. Formerly a Creative Director, her collections are for the luxury global market of accessories and fine jewelry. Like fashion, she approaches interiors with an elegant, yet comfortable, quiet luxury style.

Her aesthetic reflects her acute ability to blend global influences into carefully considered environments. She follows an overarching focus on nature + art: Biophilic elements that encourage sustainability and wellness into her spaces; as well as various forms of art, to define the individuality of her projects.

Jill lives in Steamboat Springs part time and Rumor Designs invites Jill to lead projects with clientele looking to align with Jill’s signature comfortable, edited, global luxury style & biophilic beliefs.

You can follow her story on instagram @JStudiosGlobal, and she can also be found on LinkedIn.