Check Out Paige DeNier’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Paige DeNier.

Paige, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I grew up in Durango, Colorado, and after high school I moved to Denver to study Sustainable Interior Design at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. From there, I worked for several architecture firms, tile companies, and furniture stores, which gave me a strong foundation in both design and business.

About twelve years ago, my mom approached me with the idea of opening a furniture and home-accessory consignment store together. I moved back home to Durango, and that’s how ReLove, Consign & Design was born. We built it from the ground up, and over the years it became a staple in our community. After I had my children, we expanded and opened WeeLove, Consign our children’s clothing and accessory consignment store.

A few years later, I went back to school to become a Plant-Based Nutritionist. Health has always been important to me, and guiding people toward simple, sustainable lifestyle changes felt like a natural extension of what I value.

The idea for my newest venture began when I stepped away from social media. With two young kids, I quickly realized how hard it was to feel connected, meet new people, or even know what was going on in my own community. My business partner and I kept wishing there was one simple, inclusive place where people could discover what’s happening locally — without having to search across multiple websites, platforms, or bulletin boards. That vision became Social Life of Mine, a nationwide community-calendar website focused on making it easier for people to show up, share experiences, and build real-life connection.

We’re just getting started, but it already feels incredibly personal to me. My hope is that anyone, anywhere, can easily discover what’s happening around them and form more meaningful connections in their community.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I don’t think any road is completely smooth. Every phase of building something comes with its own challenges, and I’ve experienced that across all of my businesses. Finding the right people to work with, learning how to grow at a sustainable pace, and accepting that things can’t always move as quickly as I want them to has definitely stretched me. I’m someone who likes to take action and see progress, so patience hasn’t always been easy.

Starting new businesses also takes time, money, and a willingness to keep going even when the momentum feels slow. Getting a new idea out into the world is one of the hardest parts, especially when you’re trying to introduce something that doesn’t already exist. But each challenge has taught me how to adapt, stay focused on the bigger picture, and keep believing in what I’m building.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Even though I can barely draw a stick figure, I’ve always believed that creativity shows up in many forms. My background at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design gave me a strong foundation in interior and graphic design, but my real artistry comes through in how I shape spaces, ideas, and experiences.

At ReLove, my creativity mostly shows up in how I put the showroom floor together. I enjoy mixing different styles, eras, and pieces to create settings that feel cohesive and easy for people to imagine in their own homes. People sometimes joke that they can tell when I’m away because the floor looks a little different, which always makes me laugh. Curating spaces that feel welcoming and visually balanced is something I’ve grown into over the years, and it’s become one of my favorite parts of the work.

That same instinct shows up in my work with Social Life of Mine. Even though it’s a digital platform, I’m deeply involved in the visual direction — every layout, every page, every small design decision. I work closely with my business partner, who handles the development, but I guide how everything should look and feel. I want it to be clean, easy to navigate, and visually simple while still feeling intentional. We’re constantly refining it, and I love that part of the process.

If I had to sum it up, I’d say I bring a different kind of art into the world — one rooted in design, intention, and the way people experience a space or a platform. I always joke that I’m just here to make things look pretty, but creating environments and experiences that feel good to people is something I’m genuinely proud of.

Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
My biggest advice for anyone just starting out is to stay connected to your own vision. Visualization has always helped me — really seeing what I want to create before it exists. When you focus on what you’re good at and what you care about, you naturally start building something that feels authentic.

It can be hard when outside voices get involved and want to steer you in different directions. Most of the time, people don’t fully understand how you work or what you’re trying to build. That’s why it’s important to keep going, even when things feel slow or unclear. If you truly believe in what you’re doing, you’ll find a way to make it happen.

Creativity comes from how we experience the world. We each see things through our own lens — shaped by our values, our passions, and the communities we care about. When you build something that reflects all of that, it becomes meaningful because it’s genuinely yours. The more you trust your perspective and the impact you want to make, the stronger your work becomes.

Contact Info:

• Website: sociallifeofmine.com
• Instagram: @sociallifeofmine
• Other: reloveconsign.com

Image Credits
Levi Andersen: House of Levity Interior Design Durango Herald