Scottsdale Living Summer 2012

HEALTH | BEAUTY | LIFESTYLE

SUMMER 2012

Hat Tricks

Perfect poolside items to keep in your beach bag

After Dark

Nightlife guide to this summer’s hottest spots

Drinking and diving

Five best pool bars in town

eDItoR’s LetteR

A Haute Hiatus

Summer vacations — a respite from the daily stressors of our lives. Whether you’re trekking to exotic islands, hopping on a brief flight just across the state border or driving down the street to the nearest hotspot to cool down, we want to ensure you arrive at your destination in head-turning style from head to toe.

We teamed up with Michaela Cawley, local fashion and swimsuit designer of KKINI, to provide you with our musthave summer accessories. (If you remember last issue’s cover, that was Michaela’s KKINI Monroe Bathers Tank swimsuit; one of our favorites).

As for those of you night owls vacationing within city limits, flip through the magazine for our Nightlife Guide, a compilation of the best bars and clubs in the area as well as live music and entertainment venues, including comedy clubs and theaters.

If pool bars are more your thing, flip through to the Escape section, where you’ll find five of the best pool bars in the Scottsdale area.

And with all the time spent at the pool this summer, it’s important to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays.

You’ll find some helpful tips in our Rejuvenate section.

Until we meet again in October, take a dip, have a sip, and keep an eye for the next issue, when the temperature takes a plunge of its own.

P.S.: Don’t forget to check us out on ScottsdaleLivingMagazine.com!

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Men are jumping on the Botox bandwagon — find out why.

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DATE NIGHT

Your guide to Scottsdale’s nightlife: The best bars, clubs and venues.

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STYLE

Kids’ clothing trends for the fall season.

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Whether poolside or on the beach, summer accessories to help complete your look.

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Lifestyle adjustments can help keep you fit after you turn 40.

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Kristine Cannon Associate Editor (602) 424-8830 kristine.cannon@azbigmedia.com

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Drinking and diving: 5 best pool bars in Scottsdale.

ON THE COVER: model: Madison Aker photographer: Cory Bergquist location: Hotel Valley Ho

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Protect and rejuvenate your skin during the sizzling summer months.

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confidence Booster Botox continues to rank as No. 1 non-surgical cosmetic procedure, with men jumping on the bandwagon as well

By Kristine Cannon

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And in the Scottsdale area, Dr. Suzanne Bentz, medical director of Red Mountain Med Spa, and Dr. Jennifer Linder, a board certified dermatologist with a practice in Scottsdale, have both reported that Botox is consistently popular among their clients.

“Botox is the most requested non-surgical cosmetic procedure at Red Mountain Med Spa,” Bentz says. “Our Botox client base has increased steadily each year since our medical spas opened seven years ago.”

Among this increase of patients include men, who are reportedly more comfortable with the idea of Botulium injections.

Bentz says although men total about seven percent of the Botox user population, it’s becoming more acceptable. At Linder’s practice, the percentage of her male patients has increased by about a third.

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Bentz attributes this satisfaction as the reason for the increase.

Linder adds that this is also an easy way for people to feel good about themselves.

“It lets them feel fresh; it lets them feel youthful in the workplace,” Linder says. “It gives them that mental competitive edge for both men and women.”

And this urge to gain and maintain that competitive edge is an attitude both the older and younger generations have adopted.

“The Baby Boomer has always been a steady customer for Botox,” Bentz says. “However, we are also seeing patients in their late 20s and early 30s starting to use Botox as a preventative measure. Keeping a youthful, refreshed appearance is also important to patients seeking work in a competitive job market that seems to favor younger applicants over older, more experience candidates.”

Aside from competitiveness in the workplace, Linder says her clients use Botox to look as healthy as they feel.

“People really do care about their overall health and wellness,” Linder says,” and that’s why they turn to Botox because

it takes years off. And if it’s done well, you can’t tell that someone has done Botox.”

Plus, she says in the long term, it’s been shown to be preventative; Botox not only treats wrinkles, but also prevents new wrinkles from forming.

Areas patients focus on the most include the area between the eyes, or the “angry elevens,” as well as the horizontal lines across the forehead and the crow’s feet between the eyes.

Other uses for Botox include: n Diminishing upper lip lines; n Prevent downturn or frowning to the corner of the mouth; n Reducing the appearance of vertical neck lines; n Preventing sweating in the hands, feet and underarms; n To alleviate headaches; n To reduce acne.

But patients weren’t always comfortable with injectables.

In the past, Linder says, the No. 1 reason people were hesitant to do Botox was because they were afraid they were going to lose their expression. “But when Botox is done well,” Linder says, “you just look more rested; you still show expression.”

According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2011 Statistics on Trends in Facial Plastic Surgery, 41 percent of patients were concerned about

the results, more than how much it would cost, which comprised 31 percent of patients.

The key is finding a board certified physician. This is a step some people fail to take, especially when they’re trying to save a dollar or two.

“If the price sounds too good to be true,” Linder says, “it probably is. Shopping for the best price is not always the smartest thing to do.”

One thing to avoid? Botox parties. These may sound fun at first, but mixing alcohol with Botox may take a turn for the worst, especially in the wrong hands. This is something both doctors frown upon.

“Using Botox in a party setting can be dangerous, as often it is combined with alcohol, poor judgment and inexperienced or questionable medical professionals,” Bentz says.

For more information about Botox, visit redmountainmedspa.com or jenniferlindermd.com.

Jennifer Linder, M.D. 6710 E. Camelback Rd., #220, Scottsdale (480) 946-7939 Red Mountain Med Spa 8550 Shea Blvd., #120, Scottsdale (480) 991-4159

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over several months, so untoward reactions are temporary.

Dr. Susan Van Dyke details everything you need to know about botulinum injections

What are the benefits of botulinum?

Botulinum relaxes the muscles of the face that cause unwanted movement-related wrinkles. The effects are relaxed and pleasant — no more frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles. There are other areas that benefit from botulinum, such as lip lines, downturned corners of the mouth, neck cords and more.

A lesser known use for Botox is sweat reduction. Many people have excess sweating from their armpits, and Botox can be used to dramatically reduce sweating for a year with one treatment.

Botox, or botulinum, has become a phenomenon. As the most practiced form of plastic surgery, it is now embedded into people’s daily lives. However, for those considering it, Dr. Susan Van Dyke of Van Dyke Laser & Skin explains the considerations to be taken when thinking of botulinum injections.

Who is the best candidate for botulinum?

The best candidate is someone with wrinkles that occur or worsen with movement, such as crow’s feet or the frown lines between the eyebrows.

What factors do people need to consider when selecting a botulinum provider?

Ask your provider what their credentials are. If he or she is a physician, ask what specialty they are board certified in — dermatology

and plastic surgery are desired, gynecology or anesthesiology are not.

If the provider is not a physician, find out what license they have, where they trained, who trained them, how long they have been providing the service and how many patients they have treated.

What are the risks of botulinum?

Botulinum, particularly Botox, has a great safety record. The cosmetic use of botulinum requires small doses, and after (millions of) treatments in the U.S., side effects are rare. Inexperienced injectors (of botulinum) regularly create unwanted results by injecting the wrong of amount into the wrong area. Luckily, the effects of botulinum will wear off

What are the costs of botulinum?

Botulinum is often priced by the unit. Typically, a full treatment will cost around $400 and last for three to four months.

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The Dating Scene Heats up in Scottsdale When Mary’s husband of 26 years passed away in

1989, she was convinced that she was going to be alone for the rest of her life. But after living as a widow for 21 years, a casual acquaintance of hers finally asked “Mary, what are you going to do with the rest of your life?” When Mary replied, “I don’t know.”

Her friend suggested Great Expectations Scottsdale, since that is where she met her husband. This may have been the best piece of advice for Mary. After joining Great Expectations Scottsdale, Mary met fellow member Gene in 2010. They took their relationship slow at first, but eventually fell deeply in love and were married April 28th, 2012.

Of course, Gene and Mary were not alone while in the single world. In Scottsdale alone there are hundreds of single men and women looking for their match. However, between balancing a busy schedule and avoiding all the wrong people at the bar scene its becoming increasingly difficult to meet new people. That’s where Great Expectations Scottsdale comes in!

Over the last 35 years Great Expectations has perfected a suite of matchmaking services that em-

phasizes dating with a purpose. Unlike other dating services that entrust applicants to input their own data, Great Expectations professionals meet every potential client in person to interview and screen each applicant.

Recently, Great Expectations Scottsdale announced Tammy Smith, who has been with the company since 1998, as their new Center Director.

Tammy has had the pleasure of meeting and matching multiple couples through the years. She says, it’s because at Great Expectations you receive a higher quality of service.

“At Great Expectations we personally meet and interview each member so they are prescreened before they can join. We also run background checks on each member. When you join an online dating site, you don’t know who you’re connecting with,” says Tammy. “We find it’s best for our clients to not be surprised by who they’re meeting.

We take our own photos and we provide videotaped conversations as well. We will be as involved in your experience as much as you want us to be, acting as a personal dating liaison and coaching you along the way.”

480-941-0500 • www.greatexpectationsscottsdale.com

When member David joined Great Expectations Scottsdale he was recently divorced and balancing work-life with fatherhood. He hadn’t given up though, and was determined to find his soul-mate.

Then after only one month, he found Lisa. “On our first date, I recognized her as soon as she walked in; it was like we had known each other for 20 years!

We just knew we were right for each other from the start!” The couple is scheduled to be married at the end of 2012.

In addition to pre-screening each potential client, Great Expectations Scottsdale provides ample opportunities for members to meet like-minded singles in whichever environment they’re most comfortable. “We hold a variety of fun, safe, singles events to help get you out into the Great Expectations community,” says Ashley Fox, the Great Expectations Scottsdale Event Coordinator. “After you become a member you are invited to every event from speed dating, hiking, cooking classes, casino nights, masquerade balls, wine tastings and much more!”

“You can also be assured,” Tammy explains further, “That at Great Expectations you are meeting quality, people who are committed to dating and meeting someone new. We don’t accept every person who comes to us – you have to pass our screening process – our members’ safety is top priority.” Members Phil and Brenda certainly agree. When asked why they joined Great Expectations Phil answered,

“We were both looking for a way to meet people that was more selective. In today’s society you need to be proactive in meeting other people for relationships, but you also have to be cautious. Too many times you join a dating service and just get scammed, but at Great Expectations they have a more selective process.” Phil and Brenda met through the service in 2009 and were married June 4, 2010. They are now the proud parents of a baby boy.

So how easy is it for you to join Great Expectations? As soon as a prospective client calls or visits the website (480.941.0500; www.greatexpectationsscottsdale.com) Tammy and her team immediately get the process rolling. “First they are prequalified over the phone to come in to our Scottsdale office for an interview,” she explains. “When they come in, we do the background check and complete a personality assessment; we also make sure they’re there for the right reasons. If we feel like we’re a good fit for them and they’re a good fit for us, we have them come back in for a photo-shoot.”

During the photo and video shoot you meet the rest of the staff who will also be working to find you a match. “We have a highly personalized matchmaking method – where everyone in the office knows all the clients by name and where clients reap the benefit of one-on-one interaction. This sets Great Expectations apart from the dating service pack.

We’re not a dating service; we’re the dating service.”

Tammy continues, “We really do get involved in our members lives. We walk them through the steps.

Introduce them to fellow members during parties to help them socialize. They can do searches or we can do searches for them. It’s whatever you are looking for. It’s very flexible and one-on-one.”

So say goodbye to blind dates, awkward set-ups and scary online experiences. Contact Great Expectations Scottsdale today. It’s safe, private, experienced matchmaking made easy. Take the first step today. Mary & Gene; David & Lisa; Phil and Brenda all have the same thoughts about Great Expectations Scottsdale: “It worked for us! If it wasn’t for Great Expectations and its staff we wouldn’t have found each other!” And to anyone considering joining Great Expectations they add: “What do you have to lose?”

480-941-0500 • www.greatexpectationsscottsdale.com

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The Saguaro

From Dusk ’til Dawn Your guide to Scottsdale’s nightlife

Same bar, same bartender, night after night — what’s the fun in that? Whether you’re planning a memorable evening or more interested in creating a scandalously forgettable night, try something new (with someone new) with this nightlife guide as your source. From theaters and comedy clubs to bars, clubs and the live music scene, this guide covers it all.

Entertainment Venues: iPic Theaters

iPic theaters

15257 N. Scottsdale Rd. (480) 483-3232 ipictheaters.com

stand-Up, scottsdale! comedy club 6820 E. 5th Ave. (480) 882-0730 standupscottsdale.com

the comedy spot comedy club 7117 E. 3rd Ave. (480) 945-4422 thecomedyspot.net

studio Movie Grill 15515 N. Hayden Rd. (480) 991-3106 studiomoviegrill.com

talking stick Resort

9800 E. Indian Bend Rd. (480) 850-7777 talkingstickresort.com

the saguaro

4000 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

(480) 308.1100 jdvhotels.com

casino Arizona

524 N. 92nd St. (480) 850-7777 casinoarizona.com

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Hotel Valley Ho 6850 E. Main St. (480) 248-2000 hotelvalleyho.com

scottsdale Desert stages theatre 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. (480) 483-1664 desertstages.org

scottsdale center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. 2nd St. (480) 499-TKTS (8587) scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Bars & Clubs: Axis-Radius 7340 E. Indian Plaza (480) 970-1112 axis-radius.com

Mabel’s on Main W Scottsdale

7018 E. Main St. (480) 889-5580 mabelsonmain.com

narcisse tea and champagne Lounge

15257 N. Scottsdale Rd. (480) 588-2244 narcisselounge.com

the Mint Mabel’s on Main

7373 E. Camelback Rd. (480) 947-6468 themintaz.com

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15257 N. Scottsdale Rd., #F-230 (480) 483-3232 thesaltclub.com

el santo

7301 E. Butherus Dr. (480) 949-8454 elsantocantina.com

Firehouse

4312 N. Brown Ave. (480) 265-6989 ilovefirehouse.com

salty senorita 3636 N. Scottsdale Rd. (480) 946-7258 7540 E. 1st St. (480) 421-0500 saltysenorita.com

Jackrabbit Lounge

4280 N. Drinkwater Blvd., #100 (480) 429-4494 jackrabbitaz.com

spanish Fly

4341 N. 75th St. (480) 949-8454 spanishflyscottsdale.com

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7277 E. Camelback Rd. (480) 970-2100 wscottsdalehotel.com

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7340 E. Shoeman Ln. (480) 970-5000 mystaz.com

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Crescent Ballroom

Live Music Venues: culinary Dropout

7135 E. Camelback Rd., #125 (480) 970-1700 foxrc.com

the Roxy Lounge 7443 E. 6th Ave. (480) 970-1222 theroxyaz.com

Martini Ranch The Venue Scottsdale

7295 E. Stetson Dr. (480) 970-0500 martiniranchaz.net

5th and Wine 7051 E. 5th Ave. (480) 699-8001 5thandwine.com

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center stage Bar at Hyatt Gainey Ranch

Kazimierz World Wine Bar

the Venue scottsdale

old town tavern

chaser’s nightclub

the Rogue Bar

7500 E. Doubletree Ranch (480) 444-1234 scottsdale.hyatt.com

7117 E. 3rd Ave. (480) 945-5551 thevenuescottsdale.com

8005 E. Roosevelt St. (480) 945-4985 chaserslive.net

7137 E. Stetson Dr. (480) WINE-004 (9463) kazbar.net

7320 E. Scottsdale Mall (480) 606-8113 oldtowntavernaz.com 423 N. Scottsdale Rd. (480) 947-3580 theroguebar.com

crescent Ballroom

308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix (602) 716-2222 crescentphx.com

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sexy sushi nights When the only thing fishy is your food — not your date’s behavior

By Alison Bailin Batz Eating sushi is a lot like dating.

“Think about the first time you went out for sushi – and a typical first date,” says Stephen Stromberg, executive chef at Sapporo in Scottsdale. “Both take a little courage at first, but the adventure is (usually) well worth it.”

So, it makes sense that sushi is a top dining choice for first dates of all ages. But how does one plan the perfect sushi night?

Dare to discover

Sure, California and Las Vegas rolls are staples for many of us. But, why not show your date you are open to new things by stepping outside of the sushi comfort zone?

“Always look for items that are custom to the venue,” says Stromberg, whose own menu includes the MT Roll, a salmon soy paper roll invented by, and named after, their own sushi chef, Mikel Tan; along with a signature Scottsdale roll bursting with spicy scallops.

Make it hot, hot, hot!

Not all first dates are created equal – some are certainly hotter than others.

Sushi is the same way.

While adding a dollop of spicy mayo or wasabi to your favorite roll can certainly spice up the date, why not indulge your taste buds, together, in a culinary adventure by really turning up the heat?

“Be her renegade Romeo by ordering your Juliet a roll with jalapeño and spicier versions of standard ingredients like tuna and yellowtail,” Stromberg says.

Sapporo carries more than half a dozen hot options, including the Surf’n’Turf roll, which marries crab, filet mignon and tabasco sauce into a mouth-watering menu stand-out. Also popular is the Fuji roll, which is topped with spicy yellowtail, making it as visually hot as it tastes.

Pick pairings with passion

“Innovate while you libate,” adds Mike Hanley, bar manager at Sapporo. “Don’t settle for a martini simply shaken or stirred — order it frozen and share tastes!”

Frozen Passion Mango Martinis, which are blended with vodka, rum and mango and passion purees and poured atop a raspberry liqueur, and Sapporo Slushes, which are made with vodka, fresh-squeezed juices and simple syrup, are among the most popular drinks for first dates.

Also, choose drinks that are a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

For example, Sapporo’s Purple Dream is layered by ingredient into a glass and brought tableside so the guest can play mixologist, stirring the ingredients together into a perfect purple blend.

One last tip for a sexy sushi night — ditch the chopsticks!

“In Japan, it’s customary to use one’s hands to eat rather than chopsticks,” Stromberg says.

“A perfect excuse to feed each other!”

Sapporo Scottsdale 14344 N. Scottsdale Rd. (480) 607-1114 sapporoscottsdale.com

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Other sushi bars to check out: Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar (480) 315-9800 bluewasabisushi.com Stingray Sushi (480) 427-2011 stingraysushi.com PURE Sushi Bar & Dining (480) 355-0999 puresushibar.com

Geisha A Go Go (480) 699-0055 geishaagogo.com Sushi Brokers (480) 515-5000 sushibrokersaz.com RA Sushi (480) 990-9256 rasushi.com

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Old is New

Kids are setting trends this fall, breathing new life into the worn vintage look From traditional plaid blazers to wild, ostrich-feather skirts, your kids will look anything but bland for the upcoming school year. And thanks to the Urban Kidz children’s clothing boutique in Scottsdale, they’ll be setting the trends, too. View the entire story and more photos from the shoot with Deze, Tanner, Kaeden and Daniella on ScottsdaleLivingMagazine.com.

Photography by Cory Bergquist and Mike Mertes Deze, 5 years old, (above) wears: Little Black Dress, Imoga Rasberry faux fur Sweater Vest, Hello Kitty Big face Neclace, Vintage Barbie Collection Necklace, Never Nola Vintage Rockstar Crown. Tanner, 5 years old, (bottom left) wears: Little Traveler Authentic Polo, Little Traveler Herringbone Blazer, Little Traveler Cargo Cords, faux Reader Glasses. (Bottom right) Kaeden, 6 years old, wears: Knuckleheads Mob Tee, Mini Shatsu Plaid Suspender Pant, Knuckleheads Linen fedora; Daniella, 8 years old, wears: Curio & Kind zebra Tee, Curio & Kind Ostrich feather Skirt, Never Nola Daniella Hairpiece

Urban Kidz The Shops at Gainey Village 8787 N. Scottsdale Rd., #220 (480) 483-6800 urbankidzwear.com Photographed at: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

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Poolside Pairing These unique, striking items are bound to go great with any suit you choose to wear

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from bedazzled sandals and bodacious hats to vivid cover-ups and vivacious towels, these summertime items will help you stand out from the poolside crowd. 1. OKA b. Shoes, Madison (cherry), $30, oka-b.com 2. Sunday Riley Modern Lip Color (Sugar Blossom), $32, barneys.com 3. flipOut Sandals (robin blue), $24.99 (flip flops) + $9.99 (Open Heart show jewelry), flipoutsandals.com 4. Deux Lux Beach Tote, $68, everythingbutwater.com 5. KKINI, Yellow Egyptian

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Cover-Up, $90, exquisiteswimwear.com 6. Silver-Plated Sea Glass with Charms Necklack, $24, justbeachyjewelry.etsy.com 7. Vestal St. Jane Sunglasses, $59, sunglassgarage.com 8. Jessica Simpson “Swirl Bow� floppy Hat, $48, nordstrom.com 9. Leather 3-Wrap Seashell Bracelet, $58, justbeachyjewelry.etsy.com 10. Beach Bunny Large Beach Towel, $59, beachbunnyswimwear.com 11. La Mer Brazil Beach Stones Chain Wrap Watch, $185, lamercollections.com

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Bikinis ~ One-piece’s ~ Tankini’s ~ Monokinis ~ Swim shorts ~ Accessories

Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center 7000 E. Mayo Blvd Suite 16-1068 Phoenix, AZ 85054

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Sun Dresses ~ Cover-ups ~ Sarong’s ~ Flip Flops ~ Swim Caps ~ Hats

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KKINI swimsuit and fashion designer, Michaela Cawley, knows a few things about how to stay stylish during the scorching summer months.

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1. Lucy Love Glamour Sunhat, $31, dianesbeachwear.com 2. Jimmy Choo Luisa black aviator sunglasses, $365, jimmychoo.com 3. Aspen Thrift CutOff Jean Shorts, $185, brooklyndenimco.com 4. Nomadic Thread Society Terry Cloth Lined Towels, $98, freepeople.com 5. Illamasqua Nail Varnish (color: grab), $22, illamasqua.com 6. KKINI Rose Shimmer String Bikini, $143, sirenecollection.com 7. Native Union Retro POP Handset for iPhone, iPad, iPod and Android phones, $34.99, nativeunion.com 8. J.Crew Sardinia Wedge Espadrilles (color: bright sun), $118, jcrew.com 9. 4th of July Swimsuit, sold exclusively at Exquisite Swimwear, top: $72, bottom: $72, exquisiteswimwear.com 10. Sirène Beach Tote, One and the Same, $10, sirenecollection.com For more information about Michaela Cawley and her KKINI line, visit kkini.com.

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Fit over 40

Lifestyle adjustments can give you the beach body of a 20-something

By Michael Gossie

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eing buff is tough, especially after you turn 40. But a few adjustments to your exercise and nutrition habits will help you rock it like Rihanna at the beach this summer.

“Many people at 40 disqualify themselves from so much because of their age,” explains Adam Petropolis, district fitness manager at Mountainside Fitness. “There is not a certain age where everything is automatically downhill from there. The body can and will adapt and evolve regardless of your age. Obviously younger individuals have a different hormonal make-up than somebody turning 40, but that doesn’t mean 40-year-olds can’t achieve the best physiques of their lives.”

But before the first crunch, squat or spinning class, 40-somethings need to start at the dinner table.

“For 40-year-olds, I preach that which I have been following for years – a healthy diet,” says Dr. Burt Faibisoff, a surgeon with Four Peaks Plastic Surgery in Tempe.

“It’s one of the best things you can do for yourself to look and feel better.”

One of the reasons 40-year-olds fall into unhealthy nutritional habits is lifestyle changes.

“Usually, income is rising, which causes more meals to be eaten out of home,” says Kevin Shepard, certified personal trainer and nutritionist at DC Ranch Village Health Club. “This causes an increase in calorie intake. With rising income there might be more travel. Any travel usually causes an increase in calorie intake. For some, life is accelerating.

With this life acceleration, people tend to place healthy eating on the back burner. This leads to increased calorie intake. Basically, people at this age eat too much, and they are not exercising

enough or have enough muscle mass to burn the calories.”

To control how much you eat, Shepard suggests buying a food scale.

“Learn correct eating portion size,” he says. “There really is not one food choice that should be excluded, just don’t each as much of it. You have to learn to eat less of everything.”

With the food scale, Shepard suggests buying a body weight scale and — not obsessing over your weight — but checking your weight weekly or bi-weekly.

“You’ll gain 10 pounds before you gain 15 pounds, and if you monitor your weight regularly you will know this,” he says. “Usually weight gain after age 40 is fat weight due to muscle mass loss. Eat quality protein food choices, fruits, salads, and vegetables.”

Once 40-somethings have their food consumption in order and are ready to get their bodies back into belly-baring condition, many are turning to cosmetic surgeons to give them a jump start.

“The goal for many patients is to maintain the slender and fit look,” Faibisoff says. For women (in their 40s), it’s breast enlargements and lifts, plus liposuction. Men want to get rid of the belt of fat around their mid-section, particularly the area below the belly button and love handles.”

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Mai Ling chan, 40, is the mother of two boys, ages 16 and 13. to stay fit, she does strength training at Mountainside Fitness. “Working out three times a week is part of my life now,” she says. “I love how strong my heart is and how much my body can do. And my kids are so very supportive of me. they even help to make dinner on the nights I am a little later at the gym.”

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“Exercise is a science, and it’s ever-evolving as new research comes out,” he points out. “This can be especially dangerous with men who remember the exercises they did for high school football and try to jump right back into those. The ego can get the best of men in this scenario.”

Easy ways to get active in your daily life n Stretching: I’m not talking about a stretching class. I’m talking the type of simple passive movement of sitting on the floor at home, lean forward, side to side, twist and rotate, and move your body any and all ways you can think of. If you don’t allow your joints to move through full range of motion, they will reduce movement range of motion. Do this every day. n Strengthen: I’m not talking about the weight room. I’m talking sit-ups on the living room floor and push 18 Scottsdale

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Petropolis says that if exercise is not your area of expertise, it’s wise to invest in a personal trainer to get you started.

“If you want the latest and most up-to-date methods, work with somebody whose job it is to be educated in such things,” he says. “Once you finish with a package, you should have a much greater understanding of exercise and specifically strength training.”

ups on your knees or toes. You can do these every single day. Add to this some bodyweight deep full knee bend squats. These three simple movements will create movement in the following joints: wrist, elbow, shoulder, scapula, spine, ankles, knees and lower back. Theses movement will preserve your valuable muscle strength and preserve lean body mass in your forearms, biceps, triceps, back, shoulder, chest, abs, thighs, calves and lower back. n With aging, there is decreased natural physical activity. This might account for two or three percent of the daily movement that occurs during most of our younger years. When you turn 40, I think this has been reduced

to zero. You could replace this by everyday performing the movements previously described. You have to put movement back in your life. This has nothing to do with organized exercise or going to the health club. n Here is a note for women. As you turn 40, hormone levels begin to decline. But from my un-scientific field observational research, some of the best exercise bodies I’ve ever judged in competition or witness in general have been females in their late 30s and early 40s who have kids. In the sport of women’s bikini and figure, a large percent of the highest placed finishers are near 40 and over.

Source: Kevin Shepard, certified personal trainer and nutritionist at DC Ranch Village Health Club

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The best five pool bars in Scottsdale to show off, cool down, and drink up fRUIT MOJITO

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Talking Stick Resort Pool Bar What Guests Love Most

Guests love the entire pool experience that we offer at Talking Stick Resort. Guests can soak up rays in one of many lounge chairs surrounding the pool, or they can rent one of our 11 private cabanas. In addition to exclusive seating for parties, some of our cabanas offer enhanced services and amenities, such as a poolside massage. Each cabana is also assigned a personal attendant to meet guests’ needs, ensuring that the AAA Four Diamond Service Talking Stick Resort is known for extends beyond our hotel tower. Guests can also dine poolside or go to the grill, which has bar seating for 12, as well as table seating for 30.

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We have two delicious drinks that are huge sellers for guests relaxing poolside. They are our seasonal Fruit Mojito and the Stoli Ginger Lemonade – Stolichnaya Vodka and Cointreau, shaken with fresh lemonade and topped with a float of Ginger de Canton Ginger Liqueur, garnished with a lemon wedge. recipe: Fruit MoJito Ingredients: ½ oz. of simple syrup 1 ½ oz. Bacardi Silver or choose from one of the Bacardi Rums

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Fruit flavors: Bacardi Torched Cherry, Bacardi Artic Grape or Bacardi Dragon Berry Fresh mint and lime wedge Directions: First pour ½ oz. of simple syrup in a tall glass, add sprig of fresh mint, and muddle with a plastic or wooden muddler.

Then add Bacardi Silver (or one of the fruit flavors). Add ice, and top with Club soda. Garnish with a lime and a mint sprig.

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We are so excited to announce the launch our new pool party series called RELEASE!, which will feature amazing drink specials and some of the region’s hottest DJs. The RELEASE parties will take place every Saturday and Sunday this summer beginning May 28 and 29, Memorial Day weekend until Sept. 1 and 2, Labor Day weekend. They’ll run from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The DJs will preform from 1 – 5 p.m.

This is the perfect pool bar to … relax and rejuvenate while having your every need attended to.

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What Guests Love Most

What Guests Love Most

People who come to the pool love the fun atmosphere — whether it’s a laid-back weekday or a weekend in the summer with live music.

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Miami Vice: People love the frozen, fruity blend of strawberry daiquiri and pina colada. It’s so refreshing! recipe: MiaMi vice Strawberry Daiquiri Ingredients: 2 oz. Cruzan Light Rum 3 oz. Daily’s Strawberry Daiquiri mix Splash of fresh pineapple juice Directions: Blend all ingredients with ice until slushy.

Pina Colada Ingredients: 2 oz. Cruzan Light Rum 3 oz. Daily’s Pina Colada mix Splash of fresh pineapple juice Directions: Blend all ingredients with ice until slushy.

Directions: Pour the Pina Colada into a 16-oz glass, then pour the Strawberry Daiquiri on top. Garnish with an orange wheel and a cherry.

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Live music poolside from Matthew Thornton on Friday, July 6. DJ Mr. P-Body spins every Saturday July through September, plus Sunday, July 8 (Fourth of July weekend) and Sunday, September 2 (Labor Day weekend).

This is the perfect pool bar to … unwind at.

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The uniqueness of the venue. We are a small oasis in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Where else can you kick off your heels and dip your feet in the pool while sipping a frosty margarita with friends?(Without having to pay for a hotel room.)

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People love pitchers of the Chinito. The combination of fresh fruit, ginger and vodka in an iced pitcher seems to cool people off in the summer heat. recipe: chinito Ingredients: Vodka Canton Ginger Liqueur Blueberries Ginger beer Directions: Mix ingredients together, and serve!

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Every weekend is an event at Spanish Fly Mexican Beach Club. We do happy hour Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with two-for-one drinks and halfpriced appetizers. We have our weekend pool parties every Saturday and Sunday.

This is the perfect pool bar to … meet all of your

friends and have a great time.

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Scottsdale Resort Palapas Pool Bar

The Phoenician Oasis Pool Bar

What Guests Love Most

It is exclusive to resort guests, providing the centerpiece to the expansive, eight-pool complex, while serving as an iconic destination within The Phoenician.

Palapas covered bar with misters and the games on TV. There is plenty of comfy seating in our new lounge chairs and outdoor sofas and fire pits.

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Our Premium Strawberry Collins is a great, hot-day treat.

The drink features No. Ten by Tanquery with strawberry puree, premium organic agave nectar and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. recipe: preMiuM straWberry coLLins Ingredients: 1.5 oz No. 10 by Tanquerey .5 oz Strawberry puree 1 oz lemon juice .5 oz agave nectar Directions: Shake and strain over ice. Add 1 oz of soda water and give light stir to incorporate. Garnish with mint and lemon twist

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We have a daily happy hour featuring $4, 100% agave margaritas and $3 Bud Light drafts from 3 – 6 p.m., seven days a week.

This is the perfect pool bar to ... enjoy the sunshine

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What Guests Love Most

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Prickly Pear Margarita, made with Herradura Anejo Tequila, Cointreau, and Prickly Pear Puree; sweetened with lemon and lime juices. It offers an indigenous twist on the classic cocktail and can be served frozen or on the rocks with a salted rim, if preferred, and a lime garnish. recipe: prickLy pear MarGarita Ingredients: 2 oz. Herradura Anejo Tequila 1 oz. Cointreau 1 tbsp. Prickly Pear Puree To the top: lemon and lime juice (sweet and sour mix) Lime garnish Directions: Can be served frozen or on the rocks.

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Live entertainment featuring a solo guitarist will be offered on select weekends (Exact Dates: July 1 and July 7; September 1 and September 2).

This is the perfect pool bar to ... experience AAA Five Diamond luxury within a lush tropical setting, nestled at the base of sun-capped Camelback Mountain.

The Phoenician Oasis Pool Bar & Grille 6000 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 941-8200 thephoenician.com

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Keep beauty skin deep Experts offer advice on how to protect and rejuvenate your skin during the summer’s sizzling, triple digits

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By Aubrie Artiano For a skin-conscious diet, eat foods saturated in vitamins, antioxidants and omega 3. Healthy options include carrots (betacarotene), salmon (omega 3s), avocado (monounsaturates and B vitamins), grapes (polyphenols, which are known to help skin keep its elasticity) and beans (isoflavones – potent antioxidants).

The bottom line? Enjoy Arizona’s beautiful summers, but maintain a healthy dose of respect for the conditions that are luring you into that pool. Apply sunscreen religiously, and reapply often. Enjoy the sun, but remember that all things are best savored in moderation.

Top 5 “dos” for summer skin care: 1. Reduce sun time, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

2. Wear sun-protective clothing.

3. Apply sunscreen liberally.

4. Reapply sunscreen frequently; it may be necessary to reapply every 40 to 80 minutes, especially if swimming or perspiring.

5. See your dermatologist if you notice any changes in existing skin spots or lesions or if any new lesions arise.

Top 5 “don’ts” for summer skin care: 1. Don’t over exfoliate — especially during the summer months when skin can be most sensitive.

2. Don’t forget about your lips; keep them moisturized with a lip balm that contains SPf. 3. Don’t underestimate the long term damage of sun exposure, especially sunburns.

4. Don’t settle when buying sunscreens. Check labels for products that protect against UVA and UVB sun rays (broad spectrum sunscreens), and don’t settle for anything less than SPF 15.

5. Don’t smoke. Thought to be associated with premature aging of the skin and delayed wound healing, smoking damages skin far greater than any other contributing factor aside from sun exposure.

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corching rays of sun slice through tinder-dry air. The clear skies and blistering heat invite scant apparel as Scottsdale visitors and residents swim and lounge by the pool, float down the Salt River, or navigate the canal and greenbelt by bike.

But beware. With all this time spent outside, the threat of sun damage, ranging from irritating to deadly, is real and ever-present.

By observing the necessary precautions, you can prevent premature aging, discoloration and, most importantly, skin cancer.

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancerous afflictions.

More than 3.5 million cases of skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States. Exposure to the sun increases risk.

The good news: much of the sun’s downside is preventable simply by applying common sense and taking basic precautions to protect your skin and lower your risk of damage.

Sunburns are believed to increase our risk of skin cancer, including melanoma. But the damage isn’t always manifested: UV exposure alone can increase the health risk and often does not result in a burn.

Dr. Daniel Aspery, vice president and medical director of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, recommends the Ocean Potion sunscreen and skin-care line — Ocean Potion for faces (SPF 45) and Ocean Potion sport for arms and legs. The products range from protection, tanning oils and gels, all-natural alternatives, and after-sun care.

There are several products and brands that you can find in your local market or drugstore that are just as effective as brand names without extravagant price tags, Aspery says.

“I don’t think people need to spend a lot of money on skin care,” he points out. “While the beauty business would have you believe we need all types of lotions, creams and other topical ointments to care for your skin, in truth, less is more. Using too many different products can often irritate the skin.”

In addition to keeping your skin protected for critical health reasons, many also strive to keep one’s skin looking young and vibrant. Sunscreen, after-sun care products and moisturizers are all important beauty tools. Maintaining a balanced diet, exercising on a regular basis and getting a good night’s sleep are also crucial to achieving that youthful, healthy glow.

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ReJUVenAte Scottsdale dermatologists Questions about your skin? Here are six Scottsdale dermatologists who are recommended by Best Doctors: Miriam P. Cummings Southwest Skin Specialists 10200 N. 92nd St., #205 Scottsdale, Az 85258 (480) 614-2447

Gary A. McCracken North Scottsdale Dermatology 14275 N. 87th St., #110 Scottsdale, Az 85260 (480) 905-8485

David L. Swanson Mayo Clinic Department of Dermatology 13400 E. Shea Blvd.

Scottsdale, Az 85259 (480) 301-8000 James A. Yiannias Mayo Clinic Department of Dermatology 13400 E. Shea Blvd.

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Bill H. Halmi Arizona Advanced Dermatology 8817 E. Bell Rd., #101 Scottsdale, Az 85260 (602) 264-9044

Howard Jay Luber Southwest Skin Specialists 11130 N. Tatum Blvd., #100 Phoenix, Az 85028 (602) 494-1817

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have to start this letter by letting you know that I have a historic home that was built in 1918. So — despite the charm of having a historic home — there are A LOT of things that need to be updated.

But since I bought the house in 2004, there was one thing that bothered me the most: the porn tub.

That’s what my friends referred to the bathtub in the master bathroom. It was a huge tub, surrounded my mirrors, cheesy tile work, and looked like something straight out of a racy scene from “Game of Thrones.”

Tim Thacker, owner of COHACO Building Specialties, says, “The bathroom has become a place to relax, retire and rejuvenate.”

So it was with great joy that I recently destroyed my “porn tub” and replaced it with a luxurious tub and shower with two oversized shower heads.

No longer is my master bath a place to take a quick shower and hurry off to work. Now, it’s a place where I can recover from long days and strenuous workouts.

In this issue of Scottsdale Living, you’ll get tips for your kitchen, “mom cave,” backyard and more.

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Backyard Living

A look inside Fleming’s Corporate Executive Chef, Russell Skall’s kitchen

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In the kitchen with Russell Fleming’s corporate executive chef keeps it clean, efficient and composts, too The

By Kristine Cannon Photos by Mike Mertes

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rom Sullivan’s Steakhouse and the Princess Resort, to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and currently overseeing more than 60 locations as corporate executive chef of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine, Russell Skall is no stranger to the kitchen.

Adept at creating and maintaining efficient kitchen workspaces across the nation, this executive chef is no different in the kitchen that matters most — the one within his Scottsdale home of 12 years.

A gut reaction

When Skall moved back to Arizona with his family in 2000, it was the kitchen space in his home that needed an essential remodel.

After three months of renovations, the kitchen — which Skall designed himself — was complete, notably with an island and a pull-out cutting board and preparation table.

With a kitchen island, “everything is within reach,” Skall says. “It makes it nice and easy.”

For instance, the trash can is kept tucked away inside the island, out of sight. And all of the utensils are stored in the island’s drawers. Plus, the island helps promote efficiency, Skall says, making it easier to move around the kitchen.

But it isn’t just about efficiency for Skall. The kitchen’s island is a great way to socialize with your guests. And for Skall, who hosts gatherings all the time, including his daughter’s wedding (held in their backyard), this is important.

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gathers around the island and mingles, he adds. In fact, every Christmas, Skall and his neighbors have a Christmas block party — and of course he’s the cook for it all.

Down to Earth

But the fact that Skall knows his way around his home kitchen isn’t surprising.

What is surprising, however, is how familiar and comfortable the kitchen looks and feels.

A plethora of cooking books line the walls; photos of his kids drown his refrigerator doors; and the size of the kitchen is just big enough — not pompously large, but sized just right. And brand names? Skall is more concerned about the quality of the food, not the name engraved on the utensils, cookware and dishware used in the mealmaking process.

To ensure his dishes for the family are created with the freshest ingredients (even those he wouldn’t find at the stores he frequents, including Whole Foods, Sprouts and Safeway), Skall not only shops for organic foods, but he also cultivates his own herbs.

“I grow whatever I can’t find at the store that season,” he says. Currently, his garden consists of dill, mint, thyme, parsley, oregano and rosemary.

Skall even composts his food in his own backyard.

“Composting is great for the home,” he says. “You can compost anything organic. If

it doesn’t break down, you can’t compost it.”

It’s a way of thinking green, he adds.

Waste not

Skall seemingly has two rules in the kitchen: One, have fun while you’re cooking because “that’s the way cooking should be.”

And, two, the way to go about that is to, “Open up your cupboards, and go through your fridge; mix and cook with what you already have,” he says.

For instance, for Skall’s Red Rice & Farro Salad (a salad he whips up during visit), he doesn’t follow the recipe verbatim. Instead, he adds chicken and creates a marinade with what he has laying around, which includes olive oil, curry, thyme, salt and pepper.

Heating up

Although Skall designed the kitchen, he says there is just one small change he would make — replace the electric stove with a gas stove or an induction heat stove.

“Gas is such a better way of cooking,” he says. “You can control the heat (with gas) versus the electric (stove).”

With an induction heat stove, you can adjust the cooking heat instantly and with great precision; plus, it leaves the kitchen and the stovetop much cooler. Plus, “It’s really safe for the kids,” Skall says.

For more information about Russell Skall or Fleming’s, visit flemingssteakhouse.com.

Red Rice & Farro Salad 1 cup red rice 6 cups water 6 oz. farro 3 tsp. kosher salt 3 ½ oz. red pepper, ¼’’ dice 3 ½ oz. celery, ¼’’ dice 3 ½ oz. carrots, ¼’’ dice 1 ½ tsp. minced garlic 6 tbsp. arugula, rough chopped 2 oz. Sundried tomatoes, rough chopped 3 oz. Marinated artichokes, rough chopped 2 oz. Calamata olives, rough chopped ¾ cup olive oil 4 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. Black pepper, café grind 3 oz. Goat cheese, crumbles 3 oz. Cranberries, dried

Instructions:  Wash red rice and drain, place into a sauce pot with 4 cups water and 1 tsp. salt, bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 30-35 minutes and tender. Drain and cool down under cold water.  Place farro, 2 cups water and 1 tsp. in a sauce pot and bring to a low boil.

Reduce to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 18-20 minutes until the farro is cooked. Drain and cool under cold water. Place both grains in a medium mixing bowl.  Cut the onion, red pepper, celery and carrot into a 1/4” dice, then add to the mixing bowl with the minced garlic.  Rough chop arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and olives, then add to the mixing bowl. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, remaining 1 tsp. Kosher salt and goat cheese crumbles. Toss all ingredients well, then place into a container.

Note: Salad is best if made the day before. Eat within four days.

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SUNSET BED

With beautifully crafted sunburst inlay woodwork, the “World’s Most Expensive Bed,” starting at $38,000, also boasts two LED touch light switches, built-in iPad holders, charging stations, popup and swivel TVs and computer monitors, gold and stainless steel detailing and more.

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WESTERN DREAM

From personally selected alder, mahogany and pine, this hand-carved bed was crafted by the father-son team, Dennis and Greg Malicowski. It captures the romantic essence of contemporary Western design.

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Modern Group is a full-service general contracting business that can build or remodel virtually any residential or commercial project. We also offer specialty contracting services, such as stone, tile, carpet and hardwood flooring, which are all performed by our own employees. We offer these services directly to home owners or through the trade community.

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he Yatkowski family uses every inch of their home — all 13,128 square feet of livable space.

Paul and Kari Yatkowski’s Southwest-Mediterranean-style two-level at DC Ranch in north Scottsdale includes five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a five-car garage and a detached 602-squarefoot casita with another bedroom and bath, which the couple generously opens for friends and family. An acre-plus washdelineated lot, blending lush high desert and xeriscaping, privatizes them from neighbors and the golf course.

“They loved the location on a quiet cul-desac with great views of the mountains and city lights,” says Ron Steege, co-principal, with Tim Larson, of La Casa Builders, Scottsdale.

To complete the team, the Yatkowski’s selected Scottsdale architect David Dick, who had designed their former Ahwatukee home, and, for the interior design, Holly Ogden, ASID, of Wiseman and Gale Interiors, Scottsdale. Design and building required two years, and the family moved in July 2009.

An archway connects the Douglas fir-beamed and columned foyer/great room with the formal dining room, which includes one of the home’s many niches.

West by Midwest

“We bought the lot and built here because we felt that this was as close to how we grew up,” says Kari, a native of Spearfish, S.D., famous for its gold-rush past, mining present and proximity to Mount Rushmore National Park. Similarly, Paul grew up in Winnipeg, Canada, before coming to the United States to play football for the University of Tennessee. “As you would expect, that creates some family rivalry,” says Kari, an Arizona State University graduate.

“We wanted the amenities of a masterplanned community and the fabric of a traditional community,” she adds. “We wanted a home where the children can ride their bikes down the street and go to school with the same children they play football with.”

Married 10 years, they have three boys: twins and a high schooler from Kari’s first marriage. Also residing at the home are a half dozen dogs and cats, living the DC Ranch lifestyle with apparent satisfaction, enjoying designated feeding areas and siesta

nooks: “I’d have a 100 animals if I could,” says Kari, who works closely with nonprofits supporting families with children and animal causes throughout the Valley.

The DC Ranch community provides them with hiking trails into the McDowell Mountain Preserve, neighborhood parks and amenities such as the Desert Center, an 8,000-square-foot facility on nine acres, including fitness rooms, heated pool, tennis, volleyball and basketball; and the Homestead Community Center, with a 7,000-square-foot facility, including the innovative Homestead Playhouse community theater. Nearby are the shops and restaurants of DC Ranch Marketplace.

Every year when the boys are off from school, they spend time in a second home in Colorado, but for most of this summer, Kari will be vernal social director, hoping to schedule activities at the house, the DC Ranch community centers and other Scottsdale-area activities.

“This will be our first summer here,” she notes, with a sigh. “What do you do

with three boys for four summer months?” she continues with a big smile, looking out toward their backyard, which the La Casa team has fitted with a large pool, including an electric cover for safety and low maintenance, a heated pool bath/spa and a trampoline area. “Well, they do like to swim.”

A living home

Fortunately, how the Yatkowski’s designed their home provides many activity options beyond swimming and trampolining in the summer as well as in cooler times of the year. “We didn’t go into it to design our home according to a set theme or style,” says Kari, who works out of the home for Corporate Citizen, her consulting company that provides corporate-giving strategies to clients who want to align their businesses with nonprofits.

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The home’s “heart,” the French-style kitchen area includes a French sink, eating island, breakfast room and walk-in cooler and pantry.

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“It was so much more important for us to program the home for our lifestyle, for the way we live every day,” she says. “I’ve been in some spectacular homes, but sometimes I don’t know how people can live in them with kids and dogs; they’re so fussy. For Paul and me and the kids, a home is for living.”

Modularity and scale are essential design elements. Although the home is large, it’s nimble, flexible, up to the challenge of a three-child (plus friends) home. “We didn’t want all high-vaulted ceilings, with a sense of immensity, so we decided early on to bring the home down to the Arizona lifestyle we wanted to enjoy,” she says.

“When it’s our little family, it feels it’s just our little family and nothing more, but when you have a big group and entertaining, we can activate spaces to make our home work for us and them,” she adds. “Everything seems connected here, rather than having wings spread out. It’s compartmentalized but open, too.

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small, so we tried to blend the large overall imprint of the home with this concept,” explains Kari, who traveled to Arizona with her car and clothes two decades ago to attend a “warm-weather school.” From ASU, she graduated with a degree in supply chain management and followed with a successful corporate career until she had the twins.

For example, the foyer seamlessly leads to the great room, with this large space opening through collapsing walls to the outdoor hearth room, including a gas

barbecue, a fireplace built into a support wall viewable from the foyer and seasonal heaters and misters. The pool area is conveniently off to the right.

“This is what living in Arizona is all about, and how La Casa builds homes,” says Steege, who was also born and educated in the Midwest and who chose to move to the Valley with his wife, Jennifer, because of the many attractions of the desert. “We always enjoy the opportunity to create a true indoor/outdoor lifestyle experience, and this home exemplifies that.”

Left of the elegantly finished foyer/ great room is an expansive French-style kitchen, which opens through archways into a breakfast room on one side and, on the other, the formal dining room with an adjacent room built for Kari’s cherished dish collection. “This immediate kitchen area is the heart of where we live and is very comfortable,” she adds. She also regularly uses a walk-in cooler and walk-in pantry.

“You can certainly live without a walk-in cooler, but it’s been so helpful with the family,” she says.

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A daybed niche, surrounding bookcases, fireplace, beamed ceiling and footboard pop-up television add to the warmth of the master bedroom suite.

“Paul and I don’t formally entertain a lot, but we entertain informally often, so this area sets the tone very well for our casual lifestyle,” she adds. It’s often the area that gets used, too, by the children: “We’ve become the Kool-Aid stop for the neighborhood,” she explains, with a laugh.

“So, after the games, after school, this is a popular place.”

In a similar spirit of connectedness, the boys’ playroom/TV room is off this central everyday locus; here, there are also areas for them to read and study. Just behind this are their rooms, to which Kari has allowed them to liberally place ASU Sun Devil and UT Volunteers peel-away decals on the walls — “They’re called Fatheads,” she says — which Paul paternally tolerates, with his University of Tennessee connection.

Upstairs is the older son’s home — more like a hotel suite, including a bedroom with a window niche daybed for buddies and a sitting room. On this level is also an enormous game room featuring a view deck, billiards table and multiple screens for watching Paul’s favorite teams simultaneously.

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While Paul’s doing that on the second floor with friends, Kari can be showing a group of 15-year-olds a movie downstairs in the home theater and entertaining eightyear-olds with an afternoon Kool-Aid break at the kitchen island.

“We use every square inch,” she says.

A home that finishes well

Utilitarian in many ways — Kari: “It’s like a tank or a well-oiled machine” — the home also includes superlative materials, finishes and touches. Flooring in the living, master, dining, gallery, foyer and formal powder is walnut, and the two stairways to the second floor and its game room are reclaimed oak.

Throughout are French limestone fireplaces, hand-forged metal doors for the wine room and dish room, a hand-carved entry door and a handmade zinc bar top for the game room and details such as a handmade leopard pattern carpet, by Stark, in the master bedroom closet.

She particularly enjoys the influences and textures of Provence and countryside

France, and they appear throughout in artwork (a hotel guest registry along a corridor, for example), wallpapers, a powder room (“something girly for me”) and various niches, such as the daybed in the master bedroom bath, of which Paul once asked, “Why do we need this? What is it for?”

“Because it’s pretty,” she told him.

Pretty, too, and eco-friendly are the reclaimed Douglas fir beams from old sawmills on the great room ceiling. Tim Larson traveled to Oregon to hand select them — a trademark service and resource of La Casa Builders exclusive to its homeowners.

“We first asked, ‘Should we patch the old bolt and nail holes?’ But we thought they’re not so rustic that you feel there are cobwebs,” she says. “And now, looking at them every day, they’re perfect — just the way they are.”

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Fresh Faces for Meet four up-and-coming interior designers styles, but all have one thing in

Lindsey Arambula Designer, Studio Dwell (480) 257-3652 studiodwell.net

Q: When did you start designing?

A: My design career started when I was a senior in high school working for Kaiser Tile in its retail tile showroom.

Q: Why did you decide to pursue interior designing as a career?

A: I knew at a young age I wanted to pursue a career in a field that would always allow me to exhibit my creative nature. From working my first job in the design field to studying design principles and theory at ASU, it became even more apparent how much I enjoyed taking an empty canvas and bringing it to life.

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Q: How would you describe your work or style?

A: I would describe my style as rustic modern with a touch of eclectic and shabby chic. I try to make all of my designs have a fresh, welcoming feel.

Q: Where do you draw your inspiration?

A: I draw my inspiration from fabrics. A certain color or pattern can lead you to an outstanding final product.

Q: What’s one tip to readers who plan to redesign their room/home?

A: When redesigning a room or home, bring into the space items you love, but similarly, bring in at least one fresh new feel. This may take the shape of a flooring material that is new to the market, an edgy fabric or furniture piece.

Q: What are your top three favorite, local store/boutiques to shop for items?

A: Found, The Embellished House and The Willows.

Q: Your most memorable project?

A: As a senior in college, we were tasked with designing a space but given the latitude to select anything we wanted. Looking for a challenge, I opted to create and design a spa. The space I created served the purpose of providing a full-service menu of spa treatments as well hair and nail styling. In order to bring to life the meditative quality of the spa, I elected to use a soft color plate and distressed wood to symbolize the theme of renewal. Also, I used stainless steel subway tiles to add a modern touch. In designing this space, I feel like my initial voice and vision really came through.

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Megan Desmond Martinez Desmond Design, LLC (602) 956-3451 desmonddesign.blogspot.com

Q: When did you start designing?

A: I started designing professionally in 2005 and joined my mother at Desmond Design in 2007.

Q: Why did you decide to pursue interior designing as a career?

A: Everyone deserves to live in a beautiful space. I love helping people create those spaces. I view the home as an extension of a person and their family. It should showcase their personalities, their travels, their culture.

Q: How would you describe your work or style? Does it have a unique look or feel?

A: Eclectic. I take what people have, their collections, their photographs, their heirlooms, and I work them into our the design. I don’t like buying everything new.

Q: Where do you draw your inspiration?

A: I travel. I find new and interesting color combinations and funky fabrics and tile designs in other places and bring them home to work with. I was just in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and took a photo of a tile floor in an old church and can’t wait to use it as inspiration for my own kitchen floor someday.

Q: What’s one tip to readers who plan to redesign their room/home?

A: Find an interior designer you like and hire them. Even if that means you will have to take your project a bit more slowly or room-by-room, so you can budget accordingly; you will save yourself so much time, agony and money in the long run.

Q: What are your top three favorite, local store/boutiques to shop for items?

A: Tierra Del Lagarto, Bungalow and Blueseeds.

Q: Your most memorable project?

A: The first client I had when I started working for myself was an older bachelor.

He had hired a female contractor who questioned the need of an interior designer at first. The three of us melded right away and had so much fun working together. In fact, the contractor and I worked so well together and had such similar visions for the project that the client said, “Just do it yourselves, girls.” We said, “OK!” It turned out gorgeous! He loved it.

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JoAnn Truax

Owner and Designer, Tre Ragazze Design (623) 734-4268 treragazzedesign.com Q: When did you start designing?

A: I launched my interior design career in April of 2011 after graduating from the American Institute of Interior Design in Fountain Hills.

Q: Why did you decide to pursue interior designing as a career?

A: One day I asked myself, “How can I encourage my three daughters to follow their dream, their passion, if I don’t have the courage to follow my own?” From that moment, my husband and I strategized on how I could walk away from a successful two-decade career and become a professional interior designer.

My journey to become a professional interior designer began on Friday, May 28, 2010. I said goodbye to colleagues at my job and enrolled at the American Institute of Interior Design. I graduated with honors in April of 2010 and launched my design studio, Tre Ragazze Design. Tre Ragazze 22 Scottsdale | sUMMER 2012

(pronounced: tray rah-got-c) is Italian for “three girls,” a nod to my three daughters: Shelby, Cassidy and Sydney for being the catalyst to my understanding that it’s never too late to be who want to be and do what you love most.

Q: How would you describe your work or style?

A: I would describe my style as “comfortable elegance amplified with a dash of glamour,” yet I appreciate inherent beauty in any style.

My perfect room would be one that initially takes your breath away and eventually encourages you to settle in and savor.

Q: Where do you draw your inspiration?

A: Everywhere and everyone! Interior design is who I am and not just what I do. The creative design process is impossible to turn off and nearly impossible to lower its volume.

Q: What’s one tip to readers who plan to redesign their room/home?

A: Seek knowledge. Often times we know where we want to end up, but we don’t have the road map to get there. It is far better to seek the knowledge of a professional interior designer and have a clear direction then to get lost on your journey.

Also, be true to yourself. Surround yourself with the things that make you happy and be careful not to take the annual trends so seriously that your walls stop speaking to your soul.

Q: What are your top three favorite, local store/boutiques to shop for items?

A: The Embellished House, Scottsdale Marketplace and Trouve.

Q: Your most memorable project?

A: It would have to be my first design project; it was a bedroom for this amazing little boy who took the project very seriously and had valuable opinions and clear direction of what he wanted the room to feel like. The redesign of his bedroom was also a Christmas gift from his parents, so although he knew what he was receiving, the room was kept a secret until Christmas Eve. I placed a big bow on the door with a sign that read “Do Not Open Until December 24th,” and on Christmas Eve, the family invited me to share in the big reveal. I will never forget the look on his face the first time he saw his “football-themed” space.

He hugged me and thanked me, and at that moment, I truly understood that good design has the potential of being great when it’s personal!

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Designer, Hidden Line Design (480) 290-4700 hiddenlinedesign.com Q: When did you start designing?

A: Definitely when I bought my first house at 21 years old. It was 948 square feet and built in the ‘50s. It had dirty, shag, green carpet; ugly-painted, metal kitchen cabinets and peeling vinyl floors. I bought every residential design magazine I could get my hands on and watched a lot of HGTV. I did all the work myself from re-finishing the original hardwoods to installing a new kitchen.

Q: Why did you decide to pursue interior designing as a career?

A: When I moved to Arizona in 2000, I left behind a music business career that would be difficult to continue here. I headed back to college to earn my B.S. in interior design because I had enjoyed the process of remodeling and received so many compliments on my finished projects.

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Q: How would you describe your work or style?

A: A lot of homes that I work in have a Tuscan and traditional feel, but my clients want a more youthful and transitional look.

I firmly believe you have to respect the architecture of the home but still mix styles carefully to obtain a coherent look that my clients are really happy with.

A: Hire a designer! Not just any designer, but someone who is educated and trustworthy.

Find someone you really connect with and enjoy talking to. It’s a working relationship that really crosses the line into personal territory.

Q: What are your top three favorite, local store/boutiques to shop for items?

A: Sweet Salvage, Melrose Vintage and Rust & Roses.

Q: Where do you draw your inspiration?

A: I like to draw it from a piece of furniture, an art object or a fabric pattern that means something to the client. From there I can develop a concept for the room. I’ve draw inspiration from a child’s name, a plant and even a pair of shoes. When I share the concept, my clients are excited about the idea because it’s so personal to them.

Q: Your most memorable project?

A: I’m always ready for new experiences, so I was honored to complete a $400k exterior renovation for a client in Carefree.

He gave me a lot of creative leeway and was very trusting since he was in Canada during the project. Working on the exterior stretched my creative side and broadened my experience in design.

Q: What’s one tip to readers who plan to redesign their room/home?

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Compare this to the 21st century, and surprisingly not too much has changed — except, possibly, the topics discussed.

Gatherings are still hosted by women, but the rooms in which they are held are now known by a different — albeit more masculine and seemingly Neanderthal — name: the mom or woman cave.

“You would think in the 21st century, we would have evolved a little bit further than this,” says Jamie Herzlinger of Jamie Herzlinger Interiors in Scottsdale. “It has taken a long time in a really odd way that the woman’s parlor has now come back into being a woman’s cave.”

Instead of the word “cave,” Herzlinger suggests this space is an “incredible retreat” and a refuge that reflects one’s taste.

“I think ‘cave’ is really the wrong word to use for the woman,” Herzlinger says. “Do you think of a Christian Louboutin and a fabulous Chanel suit in a cave? No, absolutely not.”

And these spaces specifically for women aren’t an uncommon addition to Scottsdale residences’ homes. In fact, every project Herzlinger takes on — and her interior design firm works on anywhere from six to 10 projects a year — has a place for the woman to retreat.

“It has come full circle, and I get asked more and more to do these rooms that reflect these women’s personalities solely,” Herzlinger says. “Everyone needs a room to hide out, be by yourself. Have a coffee, have

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a cocktail, have a tea, have something, but it’s yours. In the midst of chaos, everybody does need their own space. This room is now being identified.”

Todd Raisanen of TraVek, a design-build, home remodeling company in Scottsdale, agrees, adding that these rooms are a relaxing getaway where women can “recharge their (mom) batteries.”

These woman/mom caves have several purposes and uses. According to the TraVek team, the spaces they’ve built have been, more or less, rooms women have wanted for crafts, hobbies and spas.

“They are rooms with lots of closets or cabinet space, lots of countertop space and a work area for their sewing machines or scrapping or jewelry-making — whatever it may be. The women go here to just relax, work on their hobbies.”

Mom cave essentials include a television; desks, tables or computer areas; and comfortable seating, “so the girls can hang out,” Herzlinger adds. But what’s important is that this room reflects one’s taste and personality.

“You know how people say they have an alter ego? Their room is their alter ego,” Herzlinger says. “It’s like looking at a woman in blue jeans and finding out she’s wearing the hottest, sexiest La Perla underwear. That’s her alter ego — which is actually taking a physical space in the house.”

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Herzlinger goes on to add that there are as many styles for women’s rooms as there are shoes in the Barney’s shoe department.

“It runs the gamut, and it has everything to do with total individuality, and it has nothing to do with the overall theme of what exists in the house,” she adds.

While it may be apparent the differences between the man and woman cave, two similarities exist: one, they’re both used to relax; and two, men and women occupy their respective rooms to take part in their hobbies.

The TraVek team says men typically like to have a place to hang out with their buddies, with the room equipped with a smoking area and/or bar and between two and four large TVs, Herzlinger adds, to watch the game. It’s a place to raise a ruckus and not disturb the rest of the house, the TraVek team says.

As for the look of the room, Raisenan says man caves are more expensive; they’re darker and noisier, so you may have to soundproof.

Women caves, on the other hand, have brighter colors and are quieter, he adds.

Herzlinger agrees and says women’s rooms are light and interesting, and usually include a 42” TV. “The look is more feminine with more pastels and neutral color palettes,” Herzlinger adds. “These rooms are much more about comfortable seating and small tables to put down your glass of wine.”

Whether you decide to use the space to start your next DIY project found on Pinterest, or invite your girlfriends over to enjoy a glass of Chardonnay and catch the latest episode of “The Real Housewives of (take your pick),” the space is yours to transform — so have fun with the design of it, and more importantly, with what you do in it.

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BACKYARD LIVING

There’s No Place Like Home Sandy beaches, resort-inspired pool spaces and more transform one’s backyard

By Samantha Belli

A

ll sweating aside, it’s never easy to stay cooped up indoors all summer despite how luxurious the air conditioning feels in contrast to the blistering 100-plus-degree temperatures outside.

As families are looking for more alternatives to stay active while staying cool in the heat of summertime, many are turning to their own backyards. Rather than getting a case of cabin fever, Valley residents are investing in the backyard of their dreams, perfect enough to call paradise.

Rising trends of staycations, or vacationing at home, are resulting in families learning to embrace the warmer temps and creating landscapes of peaceful escapes and kidfriendly retreats.

“Homeowners’ mindsets are shifting,” says Christophe Martelly, president of French Accent Landscaping. “They are adapting their landscape to suit their lifestyle. They wish to experience their yard purely as a place for enjoyment, and what better way to do that than in your own backyard?”

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Clockwise starting from the right: For outdoor exercise, consider adding a built-in yoga pad; or, add a poolside beach for both relaxation and play. spending their time outdoors. Thinking beyond simple water features and blooming cacti, Martelly has incorporated several solutions for families searching to stay active while keeping cool.

“For families with small children, beaches near the pool are a great way for hours of safe fun. For active kids and teenagers, we now install in-ground trampolines, minitennis courts and badminton spaces. As

Clockwise starting from top left: Christophe Martelly, president of French Accent Landscaping, on his yoga pad; peaceful water features accent the surrounding landscape; and, artificial grass serves as a maintenance-free accenting element.

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for the adults, yoga pads and spaces for exercising are more commonly seen.”

For something the entire family can enjoy, Martelly noted that many local residents are incorporating plenty of seating in the shade, as well as herb gardens, fire pits, misters and resort-inspired pool spaces. Additionally, Stephen Ramey, chief operating officer of Today’s Patio, says, “A lot of our customers look to create specific use areas in their backyards. They like having an area for dining and entertaining, and another area for casual conversations,” adding that, “people want to feel like they are in their living room even when they are outside.”

Looking at your property as an opportunity and an investment rather than a challenge will take the chore out of yard work. Even then, there are plenty of options to incorporate low maintenance plants and accenting features in your yard.

“Artificial grass is a dominant trend in Arizona landscaping,” Martelly says. “It’s pet-friendly, kid-friendly and chore-friendly.

Perfect in in-formal and formal landscapes, artificial grass not only reduces our wateruse footprint, but requires no mowing and little upkeep.”

Another popular trend in Valley yards, according to Martelly, is the use of LED landscape lights.

“LED lighting fixtures use less power, last up to 10 times longer than traditional lights and remain cool to the touch, thus, safer

when used around children.” Incorporate both ground level lighting and spotlights for a space that can be enjoyed even after dusk.

As no Arizona home would be complete without some sort of water feature, it’s important to remember that safety is always key. Pool fences are great for children of all ages and should always be utilized.

Additionally, many families have been looking toward the alternative of splash fountains and misters with which to keep cool.

Martelly advises that, with any water feature, installation of re-circulation is a must.

“Controlled at a flip of the switch, recirculating streams avoid the many hazards of pooling water.”

As local homeowners are altering their yards to reflect their wants and needs of staying cool while remaining active, Martelly sums up the recent evolution, saying, “Homeowners want to unwind outside with dinner, congregate with family and friends and experience their yards purely as a place for enjoyment.”

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