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“A room should never allow the eye to settle in one place. It should smile at you and create fantasy.”

– JUAN MONTOYA

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Our design muscles get a workout daily, as we decide what to acquire at the design shop, which treasure to discard from days gone by, and what the latest project to either build or modify is. This constant “design on the brain” is why we talk incessantly about our apartments and houses. We have this need to prove that we can fully express ourselves in our home, all the while making our daily lives easier and more enjoyable. As you read the pages and flip through the pictures, we hope that you find inspiration for the rooms in your life -- perhaps for a space that takes you away from your daily routine, a haven for your imagination.

Outdoor living is what we celebrate. You know those days we sit on the back porch, with cocktail in hand, wishing our small back yard pool had that “wow” factor? With a little imagination, you can have the yard space your neighbors will envy.

Looking for a summer project? Magnificent views are the trend. Glass, glass, and more glass will open a space like none other. If you’re a doer, then get started. If you’re a dreamer wanting to hire a doer, the time to plan is now! You will never regret letting more light in and basking in the view.

As always, we show the talent that the El Paso/Las Cruces region has to offer. We hope you ask yourself where the breathtaking iron staircase came from, or who designed that ceiling that reminds us of days gone by. No matter the size of your home, it always says YOU. Everything is blooming, enjoy the spring!

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nce a year on April 22,

4. In order to reduce pollution and greenhouse

countries all over the world

gases, ride your bike or walk to nearby places.

unite in dedicating a day to

Not only is this environmentally efficient, but

doing something good for our marvelous Mother Nature.

it’s a healthy alternative.

To celebrate Earth Day, millions of environmentally friendly acts are made across the globe, showing our little planet more love on this day

5. Buy products made of recycled material and recycle your household

than on any other day of the year. This occasion is a time to reflect on

items rather then just tossing them out.

how we use our environment and to think of ways we can use our planets resources as wisely as possible.

6. To reduce air pollution by 20%, recycle your glass.

While one day of celebration and environmental action has a huge

7. Hang dry your clothes saving electricity and making the strength of

impact, imagine how seven days of changes could help! Many people

the fibers in your clothes last longer.

had the same idea, so they decided to dedicate a whole week to going green and taking part in environmental activities. To top that,

8. Go vegetarian! You could be saving the earth the thousands of

those really working for a change see the entire month of April as

gallons of water used to hydrate the cow your burger was made from.

Earth month and make small changes in their habits every single day.

Just one day of going vegetarian a week from all Americans would

They partake in planting community gardens or installing solar panels

make a strong impact on the amount of water used to raise livestock.

on their roofs. As Earthlings with only one planet to call home, our calendars should probably consist of 365 “Earth Days” a year.

9. Never let the water run while you brush your teeth.

Going green every day of the year is the best way to guarantee a

10. In order to avoid using plastic shopping bags, which are not

fruitful future for generations to come. Although this could seem like

biodegradable, carry reusable bags with you. When given the choice

a drastic change in lifestyle, making every day Earth Day is not as hard

of plastic or paper, choose paper.

as you may think. Here are some tips to easily transition your year to an Earth Year:

11. Clean up after the pups! This ensures that pet waste doesn’t flow into storm drains with rain and pollute the water.

1. Avoid buying bottled waters made of plastic which take thousands of years to decompose when not recycled. Buy yourself a reusable

12. Landscape with native plants that use less water to care for.

water bottle instead.

13. Don’t let any leaky faucets go a day without fixing.

2. Limit baths opt for showers. Baths use double the amount of water as an average shower does so save baths for special occasions.

14. Share the awareness! The only way to make every day Earth Day across the world is to share what you know. If each person made

3. Buy local. Locally grown and locally produced services are the way

small changes in his or her habits the impact could be tremendous.

to go. They usually plant in season fruits and vegetable wasting less water, and you’ll know exactly where and how your food is grown.

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oseph and Cindy Najera are two creative individuals living amongst us in the Sun City. Joseph, the

owner of Joseph Homes, spends his

time building and designing homes

here in El Paso alongside his wife

Cindy who also has her own children’s

photography business on the side. Many

years ago, the couple decided they wanted to build their own home where they could raise their three boys and one girl and enjoy the simple pleasures of family life; but Joseph and Cindy wanted a truly inspired home. So they decided to spend some time travelling around Europe, in Italy and Spain, to study architectural elements of these fantastic countries and soak in the years of art and culture that flowed from every pour of the cities they visited. “What we arrived at is a blend of Spanish and Italian style – definitely Mediterranean, but customized to suit our family,” Cindy explained.

Built by Joseph Homes in 2011, the Mediterranean influence is easy to see even when looking at the home from the outside.

With an iconic front courtyard, charming patios, high chimneys, and columns, it’s clear the home has beautiful Tuscan charm that only serves to compliment it’s southwest location. Altogether the home has five bedrooms, five baths, and a study that serves as Cindy’s photography studio – of which the interior was all designed by Cindy herself. As far as features, the space has magnificent Mahogany

wood,

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(from Emser Tile), and completely custom windows and doors throughout the entire house. The kitchen cabinets and built in’s in the living space were made from fine alder wood cabinetry by Universal Cabinets and are beautifully matched by the rich exposed ceiling beams that flow into the formal dining room. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel Wolf Subzero Appliances from Builder’s Source. One iconic feature of the kitchen is the rhomboid cracked backsplash, which Cindy had custom made and shipped in from

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California. In all the production of the backsplash took two months, but the effect it evokes was certainly worth the wait. This backsplash mirrors fine granite countertops and the rod iron chandelier that hangs over the expansive center island. This space is great because it offers the best in modern kitchen amenities with a beverage fridge and a BUILDER: JOSEPH HOMES INTERIOR DESIGN: CINDY NAJERA SOLAR: BORDER SOLAR CABINETRY: UNIVERSAL CABINETS LIGHTING: LONGHORN LIGHTING APPLIANCES: BUILDER’S SOURCE TILE: EMSER TILE ALL CUSTOM DOORS AND HARDWOOD FLOORS: EL PASO WOOD PRODUCTS INC.

warming drawer.

Walking back through the home, it’s hard to miss the fantastic front entryway, which features a long winding staircase that winds its way up to the upper floors of the space. The high ceilings, the iron chandelier, the exquisite tapestries and rich exposed beams high above greet guests into this warm, inviting home. Inside the more intimate areas of the house are the bedrooms. The master suite contains the Najera’s stately four-poster bed, his and hers closets and a warm fireplace sitting area. Complete with a patio and elegant dark-wood French doors, the room also pours into the master bathroom which houses gorgeous stone columns, and a large Jacuzzi. Other noteworthy features from the bedrooms in the home

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are Cindy’s daughter’s bedroom. “The first thing I bought before we even finalized the floor plan for the home was the silver and pink damask wallpaper in my daughter’s bedroom. I think her room is my dream room from when I was a child, I think I spend more time in there than she does,” laughed Cindy.

Outside of the home, the back patio contains an outdoor fridge, grilling area, and a swimming pool, which is perfect for the family’s needs. The Najera’s home is also solar powered. “We built the house knowing that we would eventually go solar. A 10-Kilowatt commercial grade system was installed by Border Solar on the flat part of the roof and we couldn’t be happier with it. Our electric bills have gone from about $500 a month to under $150 a month – and that even includes

“What we arrived at is a blend of Spanish and Italian style – definitely Mediterranean, but customized to suit our family.”

our heated pool,” Cindy said.

Altogether the Najera’s home couldn’t be more perfect for this family.

Suiting both their practical and aesthetic needs, this Mediterranean medley breaths beauty and efficiency into the city which houses it.

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Looking around, there are some amazing deals to be found in the wake of the economic tailspin that has taken the country by storm in the past few years, specifically in the realm of real estate. Finding a foreclosed home is an excellent investment for the savvy house flipper who has the skills and know-how. If you are looking into flipping your own foreclosed find and don’t plan on living in the home after you have finished, the trick is fixing up the home so that you put in enough sweat equity to effectively sell the house to a new family – but at a price that enables you to turn a profit. With this goal in mind, here are five tips to help you get your foreclosure off the ground and fixed up and ready for a whole new chapter of life for a new family.

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There is a certain solace for buyers who

It’s surprising, but most buyers can’t see

know that the perspective home they are

beyond the reality in front of them. In the

looking at is solid from head to toe. Give

case of walls and floors, most people just

your buyers this extra piece of assurance and

can’t get over the existing paint colors and

update the wiring and mechanical systems in

floor options (no matter how easy it is to paint

the home. Like anything else, overtime old

the walls or replace the flooring themselves).

electrical wiring and mechanical systems like

Use this to your advantage and do this work

the water and heating systems simply get

yourself. Again, research is key. Watching

old and don’t work as efficiently. Replacing or

some HGTV shows or checking out popular

repairing these systems will give your buyers

paint colors/floor options on Pinterest will

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about purchasing the home.

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#4: The Little Things It may seem small, but installing new lighting switch plates and new hardware throughout the home (like new doorknobs, ceiling fans, and cabinet pulls) can really change the look and feel of a space. It’s amazing the effect a new ceiling fan can have for a bedroom, or the way new switch plates effects the overall look of the entire room. You may not notice that you notice these features, but you will once the new ones have been installed – and your buyers will too!

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for a fresh start. Give that to them by mowing the

consult the advice and help of a

yard, weeding the flowerbeds, and planting some

good inspector. While this will set

beautiful springtime plants that give your front and

you back a few hundred dollars,

backyards some color. Go the extra mile and add

you won’t regret the peace of

an Adirondack chair to your front porch or a trendy

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ehind every beautifully designed home

job.” After working with this client for several years, an understanding

there is a designer with a great attention

of taste and design really shaped the home into what it is now. It

to detail and a passion for what they

really is all about creating a comfortable space that the client wants

do. This contemporary home in El Paso

to come home to.

features unique fabrics, clean lines, a mix

of colors and a cozy artistic atmosphere. For

“I love the living room. I think it’s charming,” said Davis of the client’s

a very busy married couple, this contemporary home was designed to

home. “It’s a very open layout. She has a den off to the right of the

create a cozy haven they would love spending their valuable downtime

living room.” This is the den that the lady of the house claimed to

in. As I sat down for tea with Rita Silbert Davis, the designer of this

be her favorite room. Why? Simply put: the colors. The homeowner

beautiful contemporary home, she happily shared her design process

discussed how the camel color of the sofa, and the cozier atmosphere

and the little details that brought together the final look of this home.

of the room, is what makes it an enjoyable space to read or watch TV. She also mentioned that the sectional in the room was made of a

Davis, who also designs homes in New York and Phoenix, said,

suede material, so you can imagine how comfortable it would be to

“Customer’s taste are reflected in the artwork and in the furnishings,

spend a Sunday morning stretched out with your nose in a book.

so you very rarely have a problem. And I try very hard to reflect the client’s taste, otherwise it would be boring.”

In the den, an interesting set of sticks, mounted artistically on the wall, caught my attention. “They are called ‘Thunder Sticks’ by Bill

This is the fifth time that Davis has worked with this client and feelings

Sullivan,” the homeowner replied. From a woodworking artist out of

between the two are mutual when it comes to the design work in

Canutillo, the sticks were originally meant to be used standing up, but

the home. When asked if Davis was able to reflect the homeowner’s

Davis decided to mount them on the wall to showcase them in a very

personality, the lady of the house answered, “She does a fabulous

fun and unique way. Between sips of English tea in Davis’ home, I

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had asked how the artwork gets placed and what the process is like

Because the homeowners had to downsize when they moved into

when it comes to art and similar details. “The artwork comes first. If I

this new home, a lot of care went into trying to keep a lot of the main

see a painting, I try to work with it. Especially if you’re starting fresh.”

pieces of furniture. In order to keep their space cozy, inviting, and to keep the contemporary theme, Davis reupholstered some sofas and

Other small details about placement and style were implemented

made key pieces, like their original master bed piece, able to work in

when designing this home. Davis exclaimed that among the different

a smaller space. This is a very good idea for any other homeowners

design work she does with homes, the little innovative features she

that might want to change their living space, but want to keep a

does for her clients are the fun details that she takes pride in. For this

cheaper budget. The chair pictured was one of the chairs that Davis

home, Davis used the hardware pieces for the kitchen and shaped

had reupholstered with a color she described as “bronzy.” She also

them out to create an “S” shape. Another unique thing that Davis

showed me other sample pieces from the same fabric in different

decided to do in the kitchen has to do with the color palette. “I used

colors; a textured fabric with a bit of a shine to it. Though it seems like

dark chocolate countertops and contrasted those with the white

a small detail, it really does change the look and feel of a room.

cabinets,” she added, “brown and white aren’t a usual color scheme that you use in a kitchen.” Colors in a space really determine the

“I love coming home,” shared the homeowner over the phone. When

mood and tone of the entire room. Many interior designers will tell

you’re busy and hardly get to spend time at home, those moments

you to steer away from using yellow in a kitchen because feelings of

are craved, savored, and appreciated. And, no matter what the theme

anxiety and stress arise. Deciding on a brown and white color scheme

of your space is, isn’t that what it all boils down to?

in this kitchen kept with the contemporary theme and also allowed for the space to feel inviting and relaxing. With cooking utensils in hand, no one wants to feel stressed out in the kitchen.

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When you’re busy and

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Black: Black is mainly associated with mourning, and things hidden. It

hear, the movies we watch, and of course, in advertising.

is also considered all colors combined, and can be worn for protection

We don’t realize the hidden meaning behind many things,

or deflecting negative energies.

and colors play a distinctive role in non-verbal communication. Have you ever walked into a crisp, white room and felt like you couldn’t

Brown: Brown is considered an earth color and is used to have a

touch anything because you might get it dirty? It’s not a coincidence,

sense of structure, stability, and grounding.

because the color white represents purity. At the other end of the spectrum, the color red is a bold color that immediately makes you

Green: Green is associated with money, growth, harmony and

stop and take notice. That’s why it’s subliminally programmed into

safety. It’s no wonder green is the color of money! The color is also

each and every one of us when we see a stop sign, we STOP! When

considered very helpful for healing and can be used in a bedroom for

Coca-Cola was deciding the color choices for their product they used

peaceful and restful sleep.

genius behind their marketing campaign and chose the colors red and white for their logo. This helped to catch the consumer’s eye and

Orange: The color orange is cheerful and energetic and compels

make Coca-Cola a soda giant.

movement and activity. This is a perfect color choice for a child’s playroom.

When designing or decorating a space, color has a big influence on how the room will make you feel, as well as the energy it emits. If you

Pink: A color that truly represents our feelings, emotions, and love. It

want to add some color to your space, here are some color choices

is unconditional love and helps us to feel calm.

and their meanings to consider: Purple: This color is considered intuitive and helps with focusing White: White is like a blank canvas, it’s very clean, crisp and pure.

mentally. It is also considered a royal color symbolizing wealth, which

Considered the color of knowledge, it can be used to enhance reading

would work well in any office area, especially a home office.

and is the ideal choice for a student’s room or in a library.

Red: If you want to be noticed at a business meeting, wear red and Yellow: Likened to the color of the sun, yellow is considered

you’ll command the attention of the entire room. The same holds true

to be energizing, and just like sunlight it’s helpful for clarity.

if you paint an accent wall in a room. Again, red is a stop, standup

Used in small amounts in any space, yellow can be helpful for

and take notice color, but it can be a very aggressive color if used in

concentration and productivity.

excess. It should only be used in smaller scales.

Blue: Blue is said to be very calming and soothing, like being at the lake,

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or those of you who have not had the privilege of

Through the living area is the formal dining room. This space is

meeting El Paso native, Joann Wardy, she is a true

incredibly unique from ceiling to floor, primarily because the ceiling itself

delight. As a local fashion icon, she and her brother

is stunning. Fashioned from pecky cypress reclaimed wood from Las

Amen have made a name for themselves as true

Cruces, New Mexico, the ceiling is a statement all it’s own – adding

curators of style here in the southwest as well as

a rustic touch to the class of the space. As if the room itself with its

California, Colorado, and beyond. Her home, located

Pat Beauregard artwork and regal feel weren’t enough, two of these

on El Paso’s west side further captures the essence of her successful

rooms, walls are almost completely windows, allowing Joann and

career and unique taste. Having lived in the house for a year and a half,

those she entertains to enjoy one of the best views El Paso has to offer.

Joann began renovations as soon as she moved in. In all this process took between 60 and 90 days, but the results are breathtaking. By removing

Just to the right of the formal dining room, is the informal dining space

the pre-existing wood floors, and replacing them with southwestern-

and the kitchen. With an attractive round table looking out to the tiled

styled travertine tile, Joann took the space back to its El Paso roots. She

rooftops of the surrounding homes and a sophisticated chandelier

also retextured all the ceilings and walls of the home and added a new,

hanging above, the eat-in area is cozy and fashionable. It’s no surprise

fresh coat of paint to every room. She also had all new windows and

that this space, designed and decorated by Joann herself for the

doors installed from Band R Glass, making the home feel shiny and new.

seasons, showcases the best of her work, as she is locally known

When asked about what inspired her to buy the home Joann said, “On

for her prestigious etiquette classes. Deeper into the kitchen, the

my way to California, I looked around the El Paso market for three days.

large cabinets and continued vaulted ceilings, exhume class. Joann

I had had my eye on this home, but I had been told that it had already

decided to keep the pre-existing granite countertops but opted to add

been sold. Well, when I learned that the deal had fallen through, I came

the trendy black and white stone backsplash. Complete with an LG

to see the home and immediately put in a contract that day! I knew from

stainless steel refrigerator and a Kitchen Aid stovetop, Joann finished

the first moment I walked in – I said, ‘that’s it!’”

the cooking space by adding a timeless copper piece above the stove, completing the feel of the cooking niche. In the middle of the kitchen

The true charm of Joann’s space is something felt when one first

is Joann’s renovated island. By adding more drawers and painting

walks through the lovely front courtyard. Coming in through the front

the piece a different shade than the rest of the kitchen, the storage

door the first noticeable aspect of this one-story, open layout is the

capacity and aesthetic appeal have definitely been heightened.

natural light that permeates through the vaulted, high ceilings and into every corner of the home. The recessed lighting of the living

Out into the more closed rooms of the home is Joann’s master

room space furthers the soft lighting the room possesses. The living

bedroom. With a lavish rug, a head and foot board and the rest of

room space contains a warm, greeting sitting area, stately cabinets

the furniture from Restoration Hardware the room is simple, but

and elegant furniture from Restoration Hardware as well as lamps

with the added views from her large patio and sliding glass door, the

providing more off lighting from Pottery Barn.

space opens up to the heart of El Paso itself. On the opposing end,

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“On my way to California, I looked around the El Paso market for three days. I had had my eye on this home, but I had been told that it had already been sold. Well, when I learned that the deal had fallen through, I came to see the home and immediately put in a contract that day! I knew from the first moment I walked in – I said, ‘that’s it!’”

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the space flows directly into the master bathroom, which feature granite stone countertops and sliding mirror doors leading to the closets.

Joann’s home also has a lovely bath for guests (complete with a Jacuzzi) and through a long hallway of wood cabinets, a full guest bedroom and bathroom for her many out-of-town visitors. Joann’s office also contains large bookshelves, a one-of-a-kind desk from Copenhagen Imports and all of the pictures and stories of she and her brother’s lifetime of success.

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Cooking for the Winner There is nothing more beautiful than the right motivation to cook. And that motivation is a stunning kitchen, good cooking equipment and a classy apron that shows how pretty you are. Adding gold into your kitchen can be easy and quick and is better when it shines through the little things. Don’t worry about the gold not matching your kitchen; it is suppose to be a secondary color more than the main theme of your kitchen. Let your gold gleam through the kitchen accessories you

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have on display. From cookie jars, to display canisters, to a modern golden tea set: it will light up your kitchen from the moment you display these items. If you plan to change up the fixtures, having simple hanging lamps glowing in gold will define the aesthetic taste of your kitchen. Adding a golden hood above your stove and a golden faucet and handles is the ultimate way to keep your kitchen modern, beautiful and above all … elegant.

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our home is a collection of memories and

The house was originally built in 1960 and it still exudes the emblematic

souvenirs captured throughout the years.

American colonial architecture of the old days. It is a one-floor house

It can go from an old chair found at an

with a beautiful front yard resembling the suburbs El Paso used to

estate sale, to a painting that was a gift

create. Architect Thomas Ruth, director of Probilt Construction LLC,

from a friend. For these homeowners,

remodeled the house just last year. It was Ruth’s task to extend the

collecting art will never cease to exist.

house by taking part of the backyard and transforming it into a living

In this home, art is forever. An eclectic

space. The homeowners decided to make this new extension into a

and transitional style irradiates from

living room, another dining room and a minibar.

walking these hallways because there is

no discrimination against any piece of art; from antique post-modern

A large blazing-red panel door greets its guests while walking a

paintings, to big retablos, and bronze sculptures.

pink brick-road. Immediately entering the house, a prodigious amount of art is carefully splashed all over the house, having a total of two living rooms, two dining rooms, two bedrooms, a minibar, and a remodeled kitchen.

This kitchen used to be rustic and unequipped, but it was reconstructed into a hyper-modern kitchen made for fine dining. The counters are made with fine gray marble and the cabinets were replaced with white ones with sparkling silver fixtures. The appliances, such as the fridge, the stove and its hood, are made with special iron in order to last for decades; still shining and functioning as if it were the first day they were installed. The homeowners furnished their home in art and all living rooms and dining rooms project that. The main living room consists of antique bookcases, desks, and furniture all from the renaissance era. Inside the stunning, wooded furniture are a number of small sculptures, candelabras, history books, Mexican Calaveras and crucifixes all gearing towards an eclectic theme. In the walls of this living room lie mainly religious paintings from the renaissance depicting the last days of Jesus Christ. Also standing out of the wall are a couple of portraits from the baroque era. It certainly is quite a lot to put in a living room, but this space breathes on its own due to the history that has been encapsulated.

The main dining room resembles the one in which King Arthur used to feast with Merlin and his knights. The big and bold dining table is definitely appropriate for any big celebration dinner. A much simpler look exists in the walls and around this room since the table itself irradiates so much energy. The gracious chairs with big armrests are fit for a King and anyone who deserves to be acclaimed.

The minibar is one of the three components that came with the extension of the house. This bar is made from the same materials the kitchen was made but it overlooks the windows that Ruth designed in order to bring light. This open space consists of another living room and a dining room. These two are much more down-to-earth. The second dining room has a blue and white dining table with a more earthy touch to match the peachy living room right next to it. These two rooms are touched by so much natural light since the windows for the remodeled area are twice as big as the original ones.

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Artists like Joel-Peter Witkin, Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz, Mark Beard, and Jean-Michel Basquiat stand out. It almost feels like a sense of irony is being transmitted since these artists make you feel emotions most artists in the mainstream wouldn’t even dare. The main bedroom holds the same essence of satire because it contains a bunch of art that does not match each other. It is like a museum without dividing the art into neither eras nor styles. If you take a look at world-renowned fashion designer Valentino, his apartment in New York Fifth Avenue has exactly the same taste this one does.

This only proves that your house and your taste does not have to be defined. You choose to unlabel your home by decorating it exactly like you want it, with whatever you want. Not many houses like this exist since the mainstream is progressively taking over popular culture, but there are those few brave ones that know precisely how to go the opposite way in the most of fabulous manners.

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Enjoying Authentic English

For hundreds of years, ladies and gentlemen alike have enjoyed the fine art of teatime. If you’ve never celebrated the afternoon delight of taking high tea, it’s time for you to take part in this elegant affair – especially if you are out and about travelling around one of the Southwest’s big major cities. Because let’s face it in today’s modern world, England isn’t the only place where you can enjoy a delicious spot of tea.

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THINGS

High Tea in the Southwest

Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort High Tea For a timeless teatime tradition, there is no better place to stop than Phoenix, Arizona’s historic Arizona Biltmore lobby. Seating is offered starting at 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. So if your feet find you in Phoenix, stop in for some world-renowned teas like Bombay chai or cucumber mint, as well as delectable sandwiches, pastries and desserts – all prepared and selected the hotel’s esteemed petit sommelier.

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The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa Traditional Afternoon Tea If you go north for the summer, Colorado’s beautiful capital city has something special in store. For over one hundred years, Denver’s The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa has been serving tea in its historic tearoom. Don’t miss your chance to take part in a longstanding tradition. Featuring a full menu of scones, tea pastries and tea sandwiches, all of their food is prepared artfully by the hotel’s culinary staff. The Brown Palace also has their own special Devonshire cream shipped directly from England, so you know that you are receiving the best. This location is great because you can also relish the beautiful sounds of a piano or harp as you sip and enjoy an authentic piece of England right in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Reservations are encouraged so plan your next trip today!

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The Phoenician, A Luxury Resort Traditional English Afternoon Tea Don’t miss a true traditional English afternoon tea served daily at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. All of their tea, finger sandwiches, buttermilk scones and petit fours are served on the finest Wedgwood China. The Phoenician has also been voted “Best Afternoon Tea” by the Phoenix New Times and Arizona Republic. Reservations are required.

The Phoenician 6000 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 (480) 423-2530

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Tea Lounge, Mandarin Oriental Classic English Afternoon Tea The elegant Mandarin Oriental in sunny Las Vegas has some of the best views of the strip – but also some of the best tea the city has to offer. With teas from all over the world, as well as delicious English scones, cupcakes, and macaroons – choosing the Tea Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental is always a good idea. “We have selected the finest infusions from around the world to create a tranquil Tea Lounge overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard.” The tea lounge offers guests and diners alike the chance to come in and enjoy their Classic English Afternoon Tea daily from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The menu also features special vegan and gluten free delicacies for every taste.

Mandarin Oriental 3752 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, Nevada 89158 (888) 881-9367

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GLITTERS Historic El Paso Estate Inspires New Neighborhood in El Paso’s Upper Valley | By: MARINA MONSISVAIS, CHAR MATTOX AND EMILY MATTOX photography by: CHRIST CHAVEZ styled by: LADONNA APODACA |

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timeless time capsule, known as the Harvey-Mattox

The home at 3100 Gold Avenue in El Paso’s Manhattan Heights

Home, sits at the end of a lush cul-de-sac and takes

neighborhood has a magical, yet traditional mystique that stems

up one block of Gold Street in El Paso’s Manhattan

from the passion and attention to detail that its owners and architect,

Heights neighborhood. This home, it’s character

who also happens to be El Paso’s first female architect, Mabel C.

and attention to detail, along with it’s verdant

Welch poured into it.

surroundings is the inspiration behind a new neighborhood coming to El Paso’s upper valley.

Mabel Welch wrote, “… to get a rough patched effect, (we) laid the brick in uneven courses. This frustrated the bricklayers to no

The Fields, a new legacy neighborhood inspired by the carefully

end, as their whole life’s training had been to lay them as evenly

planned El Paso neighborhoods of Kern Place and Manhattan Heights,

as possible … All the iron work was soaked in acid and burned in

is on the way. This new neighborhood will consist of 35 residential

ashes to give it an aged look … The result is the first truly large,

single-family homes controlled by covenants to maintain historic

expensive home I ever built, and one of which I still am the most

charm and upscale environment built around a large central park for

proud: the Paul Harvey home at 3100 Gold Avenue.” Welch would

resident use. The intention? To have more homes like 3100 Gold come

also be sure to include the home’s most distinguishing detail that

to life in modern day El Paso.

Harvey and his wife noticed while on a trip to Cuba — its beautiful

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terra cotta roof. When a leak springs, you add a tile, hence making

The entire home is constructed of brick that is interspersed with tile

for a gorgeous look and texture.

pieces for a rugged, patched look. The floors throughout the home are covered with 2-inch thick high gloss quarry tiles and the only wood

This “uneven” Spanish Colonial Revival home was built for

used in constructing the home are the beams and wood in the ceilings

Katherine White, and her husband Paul Harvey. Harvey’s wife,

and doors. Inside, the walls are plaster-covered brick that was applied

Katherine Taliaferro White, was the youngest daughter of Zachariah

and smoothed without tools by workmen using their gloves dipped

“Zach” Taliaferro White — one of El Paso’s founding fathers.

in buttermilk.

Mr. White’s contributions to El Paso are vast. He started El Paso’s

This is a home of sentimental details. The spindles in the front

first gas company, first electric company; he built the first permanent

gate entrance come from the staircase of the home where Paul

bridge between El Paso and Juárez, and with it our first mule-

and Katherine met; the light fixture near the gate was purchased

drawn streetcar between El Paso and Juárez. Mr. White was also

in Europe in the 1920s; and the most significant detail of all —

responsible for building the Hotel Paseo del Norte, now the Camino

the wooden beams. These beams are from the first permanent

Real. He also established El Paso’s first commercial brick plant and El

bridge between El Paso and Juárez, which was built by Zach White

Paso’s first large-scale commercial cotton farm. Both the White and

in 1892 to run his mule-drawn streetcar, which also happened to

Harvey families were El Paso area philanthropists who assisted many

be the first international streetcar in North America drawn by the

worthwhile schools, churches, hospitals and civic organizations.

famous “Mandy” The Mule. The bridge was replaced in 1925 by a concrete span and Paul Harvey bought the timbers from the original

Paul and Katherine had two children; Paul Jr. and Katherine W., known

international bridge for his home.

to most as “Chana.” Chana would go on to marry Charles W. Mattox in 1948. Their son, Charles Mattox Jr. is the current owner of the

This is also a home of artisan details. Henry Willet, founder of the

Harvey-Mattox house at 3100 Gold.

Willet Stained Glass Studios of Philadelphia, designed the bullseye

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glass used throughout the home. The ceiling beams are carved with over 200 different designs, with a repeating flower design in between portraits of their children are carved on either side of a plaque that reads, “Puente Santa Fe 1892.”

Eddie Rodriguez, a Mexican artist who worked for the Harvey family off and on until his death in 1970, did all the intricate woodcarvings that are seen throughout the home. Wrought Iron sconces, electrical wire plates and hinges throughout the house were also handmade for the Harveys.

The outdoor areas of the Harvey-Mattox home inspire cocktails with friends and long days of yard games. The yard off of the master bedroom is referred to as the “turtle yard” because it was once home to box turtles that were found on the road to Alamogordo, N.M. in the 1930s. Generations of box turtles thrived in that yard until the 1990s. The main yard has a bricked area behind a Chinese elm tree where once upon a time, there was a wading pool. The back yard provides a clear view into Mexico.

There will never be another home like 3100 Gold, but now El Pasoans have the opportunity to pour their passion into their own homes at The Fields. The plan for The Fields ensures that this new community will be as vibrant and timeless as they day it comes to life. Like those beautiful El Paso neighborhoods, The Fields will stand the test of time, and perhaps most importantly, it will encourage El Paso families to think of those touches that we once considered when building our personal dwellings – strong bones, unique features and thoughtful design.

Those interested in building their own timeless time capsule at The Fields can visit FieldsElPaso.com for more information.

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he Sun City received a visit from America’s favorite son only four months after he had become arguably the most famous person in the

world. It was September 24, 1927 when “Lucky Lindy,” Charles Lindbergh, came to visit El Paso as part of a goodwill tour following his historic trans-Atlantic flight.

In preparation for the visit, Mayor R.E. Thomason planned a festive reception for the famous flier, which included asking 10 World War I aviators to drive official cars in a motorcade downtown. This objective became the cause for these flying men and a few other supporters to meet on September 16, 1927 to form the El

Paso Aero Club.

The celebration was a success and the inspiring Lindbergh encouraged the city to continue it’s long tradition of being a transportation hub by opening itself up to the skies. As a result of Lindbergh’s historical visit, the El Paso Aero Club appointed ex-army fliers Stacy Hinkle and Fred Wilson, to draft plans with the objective to get a municipal airport, commercial airlines and airmail service for El Paso.

El Paso chose for its airport the only city land available, and thus the Sun City’s first steps towards the sky were placed in a 260-acre tract formed by the intersection of Fred Wilson road and the Southern Pacific railroad tracks. To the east lay the Cavalry and Artillery drill ground, now known as Biggs Field that had been established as a military flying field in 1918 because of the depredations of Pancho Villa.

The results of the work of Hinkle and Wilson led to a plan that included $25,000 for clearing and grading, a 60 by 100 ft. hangar; boundary lights and a rotating searchlight to guide pilots. At the time however no money was available, but a county ruling declaring an airport as a public highway lead to the clearing of the land and then a $32,000 bond issue was created to finance the rest.

Within one year the primitive port with one small hangar and no artificial runways, was completed and Mayor Thompson, under a makeshift striped tent, spoke proudly before a crowd of 10,000 people who could see the future of El Paso aviation on September 8, 1928, “Today we drive another stake in the progress of El Paso. This city today becomes one of the country’s future air centers.” As part of the festivities Brig. Gen. George V. Moseley, Ft. Bliss Commander,

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attended the ceremony and at his request the Army sent 21 airplanes from Kelly Field to thrill the large crowd with aerial acrobatics. In another touch of aviation history, only three days after the dedication Amelia Earhart landed in the Sun City.

During its nearly 87 years of operation, the El Paso International Airport has continued to be a part of aviation history. Only 40 years after it’s dedication it had grown from a $25,000 investment into a $30 million complex. It was the same, in fact, when El Paso became the first city in the nation to have a 130-foot air traffic control tower. This tower once again made history in 2000, as it became the first control tower nation to operate a new radar system known as STARS, a technological upgrade that improves air traffic control and safety.

The airport continues to push boundaries to this day as it serves as the home for NASA’s Training Ground for Shuttle Astronauts.

These future space travelers train daily by practicing landings on simulated shuttlecraft.

As a result of this collaboration, NASA helped commemorate the 85th anniversary of the EPIA in September of 2013 by dedicating a permanent exhibition to the Forward Operating Location Hangar, which has been part of the facility since 1978.

The El Paso International Airport thus provides an interesting link between El Paso’s long past and intriguing future. With a history as a hub along both the Camino Real, running from Mexico City to Santa Fe, and the Butterfield Trail, which links St. Louis to San Francisco, El Paso is once more serving as a transportation center, with the airport serving as a link from the earth to the sky and even beyond.

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the year. The fascinating thing about natural pools is that they don’t require chemicals for cleaning, because the plants in your pool will act as a filter and will keep your water clean and crystalline. Not only are these pools beautiful, but they are also a green alternative to your regular chemical-filled swimming pools. The organic vibe, the rocks that frame the pool, and the pretty vegetation that is added to the pool will make you feel like one with Mother Nature.

If you don’t have a big backyard to enlarge your existing pool, don’t worry – there are other things that you can add to it to make it pop. Grottos are a great way to upgrade your swimming pool and give it a makeover.

Grottos are artificial caves that can be added around a portion of the pool with a refreshing cascade waterfall, or placed on top of the hot tub to hide it and create a more intimate setting. If you really want something more “out of the box,” put a grotto on top of your hot tub with a cascade that flows down from it right into the pool.

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will have a really beautiful waterfall that you can get under as you enter your hot tub.

Grottos might be a big project for some people, so here’s another feature that is a little simpler and will still add some great style to your swimming pool. Forget about boring water fixtures and make your pool a statement with a fountain. The options are endless, you can use an iron sculpture with a really modern feel, or something more classic like a stone figure. You can take inspiration from the gorgeous European fountains or even from the fountains at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. If you have a vintage fixture or sculpture that you’ve been wanting to use, this is the perfect idea – try converting an old fire hydrant, or a beautiful mud vase. If you don’t have anything of your own that you can use, there are a lot of websites that sell sculpture fountains for pools and are just waiting to be installed.

Don’t be shy, try to add something unique and cool to your pool. If you want more ideas you can always Pinterest some pools and get inspiration from there, there’s even TV shows that can help you like “Insane Pools” or “The Pool Master” on Animal Planet. So go ahead and give your pool a makeover and be the host of a lot of epic pool parties this summer!

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Writing on the wall! Big statement pieces of words, poetry and quotes are a unique way to add personality to any room.

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Books. Why hide them in a library when books are this years smartest decor piece? This new trend of using

Channel your inner child and get creative. Work on your own original

your favorite books sorted on shelves gives a relaxing coffee house

quote and paint it onto a wooden canvas to hang. If you just can’t

vibe. Not only does it create a cozy ambience, but it is definitely a

get your creative juices flowing, use a quote that you’ve always

conversation starter.

loved. Framing prints with your chosen words is a clean way to add personalization to any room in the house.

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Generic store bought stick on quotes. Of course stick

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DVD’s. With a dusty shelf full of them for all guests to see, don’t be surprised when your friends buy you a

Netflix account for your next birthday.

on letters are the simple alternative to writing your

own poem, or less expensive than buying a wooden canvas to paint your favorite quote on, but you have to ask yourself: can your family space truly be represented by mass produced peel and stick decals?

Your household is far more special than a “Home is where the heart is” quote and you know it.

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Patterned wallpaper, funky rugs, and provocative mixtures of colors are very exciting this spring. Go on and buy that

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Bring the outside in. Blooming flowers and plants will be the liveliest addition to your space this season. Adding a little

neon green pillow that has always caught your eye but doesn’t match

green to the house has proven to not only decrease stress levels, but

anything in the house! It’s all about eclectic pieces tied together

can also cause people to be more productive and happy.

with a multitude of patterns and fabrics to create a space that is as timeless and unique as you are.

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The usual aluminum or steel patio furniture. Steel doesn’t exactly scream Shangri-La so let’s try creating

Matchy matchy. If you are truly attracted to only two

a comfortable outdoor Eden for you and your family. Try bringing the

shades of the color spectrum then okay, keep your

inside out with some soft couches, beanbag chairs, a coffee table

wall-to-wall grey and brown decor. But if you’re willing to give it a shot,

or a patterned rug. This vibrant décor will finally give you a reason to

different colored rugs, teapots, picture frames, and throw pillows are

spend some time outside.

all singing your name this spring.

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t’s that time of year again El Paso and if you haven’t taken a look at your outdoor areas and assessed what needs an upgrade, it’s definitely time to do so. Over the last few months you may have seen them: the photos

of the big built-in grills and outdoor fireplaces and who could forget the built-in pizza ovens? Now’s your time to take those photos and make them a reality in your outdoor space. So whether you are hiring a contractor to remodel your backyard or DIYing the project yourself, there is no better time to give yourself an outdoor upgrade. Let’s face it, when you live in the Sun City, you have no excuse not to have a lavish outdoor kitchen to suit your every need and enable you and the family to spend as much time in the great outdoors as possible. And with Father’s Day just around the corner – what better gift is there than to surprise dad with an all new outdoor man-space where he can fire up and grill to his heart’s content?

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Tip 1 A lot will depend on your budget but a key element to take into consideration when thinking about your grilling space is shade.

If you don’t have a preexisting patio that provides shade, this maybe a feature you might consider incorporating so that as you grill, the sun isn’t something that chases you inside.

Tip 2 If you are having stone built in’s installed, consider also having some built in space included for flowerbeds and other plant life.

These little details will help you and those you entertain relax as you soak in all the glorious sunshine that your new outdoor space offers you.

Tip 3 Another item to consider when designing where you want your grill and other outdoor kitchen appliances is how the elements will affect them once they are installed. Protect your investments and make sure your new shiny appliances are shielded from sun and rain damage.

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