Su Casa Southwestern Homes Winter 2023 Edition

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Homes an artf ul redesign for a pueblo-style home

Southwest

sophisticated living in Santa Fe

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On the cover: Joseph Custom Homes designed and completely remodeled a Pueblo-style house in Corrales to showcase the owner’s antique furnishings and art collection.

Photograph by Daniel Nadelbach.

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Life+Style Southwest

Bedeck your abode with navy for a regal, warm look. Spend an afternoon perusing these local shops and discover delightful home goods. Achieve a maintenance-free yard using rock beds.

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Design Studio

Local designers weigh in on sprucing up your space. Cozy up in a sunroom for an all-season connection to the outdoors. Macramé is making a comeback for home decor.

74 Vida Buena

Discover the magic of Coronado Island, where a classic beach town vibe meets Main Street America.

77 ¡ Salud!

Curl up with a cabernet sauvignon—the perfect full-bodied winter red to warm your bones from the inside out.

78 Su Cocina

Step back in time at Teddy Roe’s, a hidden speakeasy that dishes up Prohibition ambience as well as hearty meals and creative cocktails.

82 Just Winging Through

Jays are taking over winter backyards. You won’t want to miss these bright, showy birds.

88 Su Libro

The authors of “The Home Edit Life: The No-Guilt Guide to Owning What You Want and Organizing Everything” and “Style: The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home” help you conquer your everyday clutter and design with intentionality.

Daniel Nadelbach

From traditional to contemporary, Hunter Douglas window fashions enhance the beauty of any décor. Contact us to explore the wide variety of fabrics, textures, styles and colors for your home. Whatever you select, your rooms are sure to be inviting for years to come.

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Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico Board of Directors

President: Jenice Eades

First Vice President: Carey Plant

Second Vice President: Ashley Lawrence

Immediate Past President: Mackenzie Bishop

Associate Vice President: Diane Huerta

Secretary/Treasurer: Danielle Fleming

Associate-at-Large: Rita Powers

Green Build Council Chair: Adam Harper

Production Builders Council Chair: Kevin Vautier

Sales & Marketing Council Chair: JP Rael

Custom Builders Council Chair: Ashley Lawrence

Membership Committee Chair: Diana Lucero

Education Committee Chair: Jason Balthrop

Builder-at-Large: Wade Messenger

Remodelers Council Chair: Adam Harper

Parade Chair: Danielle Fleming

Advisory Members: Ron Sisneros, David Newell

Honorary Member: Dr. Susan Bogus Halter

Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico Staff

Executive Vice President: Lana Smiddle

Events & Education Director: Jill Krogman

Communication & Membership Specialist: Joseph Moreno

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Welcome to the Winter Issue of Su Casa

It’s the time of year when many of us turn our attention to home and design projects. Shorter days drive us inside, highlighting the things we don’t love about our homes and propelling us into action. Sometimes we just need to do a little sprucing; sometimes we need a significant overhaul.

We’ve got inspiration for both in this issue. Local designers share tips for refreshing your space. You can employ these ideas to give your home the perfect update. Or, if you’re planning a more extensive project but want a revamp for the interim, these ideas will equip you.

Our cover story is about a Corrales home that was slated for an addition by Joseph Custom Homes. But with the possibility of disjointed finishes looming, the homeowner opted for a full-home remodel to ensure the quality of the workmanship and the integrity of the home’s style would be consistent throughout. The result is a stellar showplace for the homeowner’s collection of art and antique furnishings.

Our second feature home, a new-build in Santa Fe by Frank Yardman Construction, employs all the trademarks of great design while harnessing stunning views. This home showcases fine finishes, sophisticated styling and superior craftsmanship.

Perhaps you’d like to add some square footage to your home. A sunroom is the perfect way to bring the outdoors in while you stay cozy and out of the elements. Find ideas for several styles to suit any home design.

Need a night out? Step back in time as you step out to Albuquerque’s latest hot spot. Teddy Roe’s is the perfect blend of new and nostalgic, with signature sips to ward off the winter chill.

While you’re out, pop into the shops featured in our local shopping article. Brimming with one-of-a-kind conversation pieces, you’ll find gifts or a little pick-me-up for yourself.

As with every issue, we encourage you to sit a while and peruse these pages. We hope they inspire you to create everyday surroundings that bring you joy.

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Right: Joseph Custom Homes completed a whole-home renovation of a Pueblo-style home in Corrales. The result is a tasteful showcase in redesign. Read more on page 64.

Daniel Nadelbach

territorial influence

“Our intent with this home was to do something firmly rooted in traditional Territorial style,” says Keith Gorges, founding partner of Tierra Concepts in Santa Fe. Yet, they wanted it to feel modern. The home features square beams, mullioned windows and doors, and other exterior references such as a flat roof and a columned front porch. To introduce modernity, the home has sharp-edge plaster walls and metal elements such as the custom-designed steel surround for the contemporary fireplace. Gorges says, “It’s that tension from taking the traditional and blending it with the contemporary that makes an interesting contrast.”

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Violante & Rochford Interiors

photograph by Wendy McEahern

singing the blues

we’re not sad about adding beautiful navy hues to our homes

Navy blue represents trust, stability and conservativism while evoking feelings of tradition and convention. The rich hue comes from the indigo plant, Indigofera tinctoria, which is native to India. The British Royal Navy sailed the world decked out in navy blue, but when they colonized India, they discovered indigo and, with it, a dye that was particularly colorfast and better withstood exposure to sun and salt water.

Despite or because of its storied origins, navy blue continues to make its way into home interiors. It has long been a go-to color for nautical and coastal-inspired decor, but in today’s fashion, we’re seeing it in every corner of our homes.

1. Seeing Circles

This colorful, patterned pillow is perfect for sprucing up any seating area. The UVstabilized polypropylene and polyester blend are great for indoor or outdoor use. Its varying shades of blue in a contemporary abstract design can mesh with various decor and furnishings. There’s a zipper closure for the removable cover, so you can keep it looking fresh all year long. The pillow measures 12” H x 18” W x 6” D. Eickhoff Circles Indoor/Outdoor Pillow, $32, wayfair.com

2. Light a Fire

Add some ambience—and color—to your home with clusters of candles. These have a natural, rustic finish and are made from real wax. They burn clean with no smoke or odor, so they are perfect for any occasion. Use them for elegant lighting on your dinner table, side tables or mantel, or even group them in your fireplace for a woodfree warmth. 3-Piece Moss Timber Unscented Pillar Candle Set, $32, wayfair.com

3. Stately Seating

Take a seat in this handsome tufted-leather chair with a modified wingback silhouette that is both refined and relaxed—the perfect addition to any living space. It features a manual reclining mechanism and swivel base in brass, bronze or brushed nickel finish. There are a variety of sumptuous leathers to choose from, but our favorite is Statesville Indigo Blue. Wells Tufted Leather Swivel Recliner, $1,799–$2,999, potterybarn.com

4. Arresting Appliance

The luxury and beauty of this small appliance will stop you in your tracks. But your mornings will never be the same when you experience this espresso machine crafting cafe-quality coffee right in your home. It features a conical burr grinder and a pre-infusion function that gradually increases water pressure to expand the espresso grounds for ideal flavor development. Touchscreen technology lets you choose among five classic cafe drinks or program up to eight custom options with your preferred settings—including milk texture and temperature—for dreamy espresso drinks. Breville The Oracle Touch Damson Blue Espresso Machine, $2,800, crateandbarrel.com

5. Walk on Water

This Crate & Barrel exclusive is dyed the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea by highly skilled artisans who knot and dye the wool by hand for a tightly constructed pile in vibrant, lasting color. Its design features freeform loops, dots and a latticework pattern in white on a deeply saturated wash of blues. Rias Moroccan Blue Wool Hand Knotted 9 x 12’ Area Rug, Crate & Barrel, $1,499, crateandbarrel.com

6. Blue Ribbon Cooking

This gorgeous and high-quality cookware turns a ho-hum household chore into a primetime cooking-show event. The sleek design with stainless steel handles and eyecatching navy exteriors is also free of Teflon, PTFE, PFOA and heavy metals. With the 10.5” fry pan, 3-quart lidded saucepan, 4.5-quart lidded saute pan and 6.5-quart lidded Dutch oven, you’ll have everything you need to tackle any recipe. Caraway Home 7-Piece Navy Blue Non-Stick Ceramic Cookware Set, Crate & Barrel, $395, crateandbarrel.com

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LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED !

by Jessa Cast

noteworthy sources for

uncommon treasures

locally owned shops offer novel products and memorable spaces

A WONDERFUL ASPECT of locally owned shops is their individuality and nuance. And we’re lucky to have a bevy of choices in our community. Each boutique, with an ambience as unique as a fingerprint, offers an absorbing experience. For your next gift-buying expedition—or to indulge yourself—pop into one of these shops.

Homestyle Happiness

Whether you love rustic-chic style, vintage furniture or enjoy a little DIY, Oak and Ivory is the place for you. The store exudes an embracing, homey ambience, and there is so much to see it’s worth an extended visit. Antique dressers around the store showcase everything from decorative curios to kitchenware, mirrors and toys. For those interested in reviving furniture at home, Oak and Ivory is a distributor for Dixie Belle and Wise Owl chalk paints in an array of colors. If you seek a baby shower or birthday gift (or a self-love present), your only trouble will be choosing from the multitudes of candies and candles, textiles and trinkets. Oak and Ivory oakandivorydecor.com

Cheryl Mitchell

Not Just Jewels

While to locals, Lilly Barrack is synonymous with jewelry, the store’s homewares and art should not be overlooked. It’s an excellent destination for one-of-a-kind discoveries. Stone candle-powered cuisine warmers and cactus-shaped fragrance diffusers are sure conversation starters, and Travis Black’s distinctively colorful paintings of desert birds will favor any decor. Or choose from an extensive line of Michael Aram’s decorative serveware, from teapots to tongs, to dress up the dinner table. Unique soaps, scented candles and fragrance diffusers will enchant the “scentsory” enthusiast in your life. While stopping in to peruse earrings, spend some time outfitting your cocktail bar with contemporary glassware or choose a brightly painted picture frame for mom. There are two locations in Albuquerque—NE Heights and the North Valley—as well as one in Scottsdale.

Lilly Barrack

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Cheryl Mitchell

Albu-Quirky Finds

At Retail Therapy in Nob Hill, every item inspires joy and a sense of fun. This funky mother-daughter-owned shop invites guests to browse in a cheerful atmosphere, greeted by hot-pink neon signs. Many of the products, from an array of home goods to clothing and babywear, feature New Mexican themes: mugs and tea towels bearing chile ristras, wall art in our state’s familiar shape and even some iconic Southwestern animal skulls. Cocktail accoutrements, glassware, stationery and some rather risqué items, make for a delightful—and therapeutic—retail experience.

Retail Therapy

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Products with Provenance

Heritage by Hand, snuggled cozily in Santa Fe’s popular Sena Plaza, promotes the significance and beauty of handmade items. With a focus on products from Latin America, owner Heidi McKinnon showcases crafts made by masters in countries such as Chile, Panama and Mexico. Her knowledge of each product runs deep, so you can learn a great deal about the materials and artists, which makes for meaningful gifting or ornamentation for your own abode. Check out beautiful hollowware, upcycled textiles from Caralarga, alpaca scarves and eye-catching lacquered gourds by Cristobal Santos Diaz, which seem to glow from within. Bonus: Heritage by Hand offers carbon offsetting with every sale to support sustainability.

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Kayleigh Maes

leaving no stone unturned

rock beds make landscaping low-maintenance and beautiful

WHEN IT COMES to landscaping in the Southwest, an eco-friendly and low-maintenance option is also one of the most eye-catching. Rock beds—with rocks ranging in size from tiny pieces of crushed stone to giant boulders—add interest, dimension, texture and even swaths of color (yes, really) to your yard.

Rock landscaping is suitable for virtually any type of yard— especially those with steep slopes, says Scott Lardner, president of Rocky Mountain Stone in Albuquerque. “It’s generally very difficult to grow grass or any other living ground cover on steep slopes due to the water drainage that is difficult to contain,” he explains. “Largersized crushed aggregate will stay in place over time.”

Interested in installing a decorative and functional rock bed? Read on for tips from Lardner and Donna Nash, owner of A Woman’s Touch, a Santa Fe design firm specializing in sustainable landscapes.

by Lisa Truesdale

Plan your space. Lardner says an entire yard covered with dirt and rock isn’t very appealing.

“I’m a fan of having some diversity in a landscape,” he says, “so plan for some green areas or pockets of trees to make it more interesting.” A designer can determine which areas of your yard should be landscaped with rocks, which rocks to use, and where to plant native, low-water plants that thrive in the high-desert environment. Nash advises against planting directly in rock beds, though: “Rocks tend to compact the soil, inhibiting healthy root spreading.”

Choose carefully. When selecting hardscaping materials, consider the area you’re covering. Crushed aggregates are best for walking paths or driveways because they compact and “lock” together, providing a stable surface, says Lardner. Because these rocks are blasted directly from the quarry, they don’t contain contaminants that could lead to weeds. Round stones from drainage pathways like rivers and arroyos may have organic matter and clay; they’re best for areas without foot or vehicle traffic. You can also include a large boulder or a series of stone columns as a focal point.

Add color. Although round rocks from the Rio Grande Valley are typically gray or brown, aggregates come in a variety of colors, from brown and ivory to pink and blue. “Earth tones blend well with the desert landscape,” says Nash. “You can also find softer shades of bluish-grays that are wonderful for highlighting perennial beds.”

Get creative. Swirls, swooshes, circles, stripes—the possibilities are endless. A landscape designer can help with custom, stylized patterns like a dry “riverbed” meandering throughout your yard or a design resembling a waterfall spilling from a small hillside. Nash, who is also a beekeeper, likes to incorporate small water features to welcome pollinators. “Granite water features use regenerated water from a buried holding container,” she says. “They add that crucial element of a serene, meditative space. You’re surrounded by the colors and scents in your garden, combined with the soothing sounds of a stream.”

Enjoy the benefits. Rock beds don’t decay or decompose, so your yard stays clean and beautiful for years. They also don’t need to be watered, weeded, mulched or fertilized, leaving you more time to enjoy your lovely landscape and its stunning curb appeal.

by Lisa Truesdale

refresh and renew simple swaps can upgrade your space for the interim or the long term

THINKING ABOUT REMODELING?

While you’re mulling over the endless possibilities for a fullscale renovation, we asked local designers to share their thoughts about refreshing and updating your space—no demolition required.

First, though, there are a few important things to keep in mind: Before you start shopping, edit what you already have. “You’ve likely been living with things that you don’t really like or need,” says Moses Zabek. Get rid of what you don’t want, then decide if there is anything you want (or need) to purchase new.

Next, take the pieces you kept and rearrange them to create a new look, says Jennifer Ashton. “I enjoy moving my art and furniture into new configurations, and sometimes into new rooms, as often as each season, or every six months,” she says.

As you’re rearranging your space, J. Douglas Bradford says having a focal point in a room is crucial: “You always want to have something to draw the eye inward, and it doesn’t even have to be a piece of furniture or art.”

Here are our experts’ tips and tricks for quick design facelifts.

Transform Your Walls.

“Paint, paint, paint,” says Zabek, adding that it’s his No. 1 tip to make a difference. Walls are the largest structures in any room and painting them a new color creates a dramatic transformation. “Simply changing the interior paint color throughout refreshes the feeling of the home overall,” says Jeannette Salazar. Remember that colors convey different moods; blue and green can have a soothing, calming effect, for example, while red, orange and yellow can raise a room’s energy level.

If you’re not up for painting your walls, consider wallpaper, which has come a long way from the days when hanging it required hours of struggling with sticky, messy paste. Today’s peel-and-stick wallpaper, available in hundreds of designer patterns, is easy to install and remove, even on textured surfaces.

Painting (or staining) is also an easy and efficient facelift for cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms, adds Salazar. Cabinet doors and drawers can also be easily updated with new pulls and handles.

Upgrade Light Fixtures.

“Lights are like jewelry,” says Zabek. Decorative lighting is a finishing detail that catches the eye and sends instant messages about the style of the room. “I always encourage my clients to use dimmers on everything,” says Bradford. “Lighting can really help set the mood.” Major lighting projects, like rewiring, often require the help of

Layering fabrics and textures and replacing pillows gives a room a quick-and-easy refresh.

Courtesy Jennifer Ashton Interiors

Design Studio

Moses Zabec says paint can create a dramatic change in the feel of a room. This room had natural delineations which allowed for two colors to mesh into one another seamlessly.

In this room, by J. Douglas Furniture & Interior Design, the focal point is the matching pair of glass bookcases with arched doors and mercury glass backs. Set against the stone wall, they create a striking complement of rustic and refined.

Jim Gross

Courtesy J. Douglas Furniture & Interior Design

an electrician, but even just a fun and colorful new lampshade can make a big impact in a room. Also consider swapping out bulbs in existing fixtures; some areas of the home need warm-white bulbs, which are soft and calm. Others need cool-white bulbs, which are much brighter and ideal for tasks like working or reading.

Switch Out Window Coverings.

Window treatments can be functional, blocking out the light, adding privacy or insulating your home to help cut down on energy costs. Yet they’re also highly decorative, creating a focal point in the room, adding color and pattern to your decor, and helping to highlight the views outside. Ashton suggests “window treatment panels installed floor to ceiling for dramatic impact and to softly frame the room.”

Add Splashes of Color.

New pillows and table linens are one of the quickest ways to refresh a room and introduce colors and patterns at the same time. New rugs can also help. “They provide a layer of luxury and beauty with exceptional texture and softness,” says Ashton.

“I love bringing nature in,” she adds. “We’ve heard it over and over, but it works. I go outdoors to see what I can find, like flowers and branches, and I place them in vases in various focal points like the dining table, kitchen island and main living space.”

Update Your Entrance.

The entrance to your home is the first thing guests see, conveying the “spirit” of your space and offering a warm welcome. Paint the front door a fresh new color. Accessorize the front porch or stoop with plants, a welcoming doormat and decorative accents that you can easily change out with the seasons.

resources

Jennifer Ashton Interiors jenniferashtoninteriors.com

J. Douglas Furniture & Interior Design jdouglasdesign.com

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design jeannettesalazar.com

Moses Design Group

by Faerl Marie Torres

a place in the sunroom

modern sunrooms combine outside serenity with interior functionality

Sunrooms come in a variety of design styles to complement any home. This one mixes warm wood with metal and glass for a modern, industrial look. Fluted glass panes provide privacy while allowing in plenty of warmth and sunshine.

A SUNROOM BY ANY OTHER NAME is just as sunny. You may hear them called solariums or garden rooms, but ‘sunroom’ refers to any space designed to welcome in as much natural light as possible. Sunrooms are no longer the uninsulated additions full of rough and flaking wicker furniture and neglected geraniums of a bygone era. Today, they are beautifully designed and constructed spaces for daily living. Think: curling up with a good book, working on an art project, working out or doing a puzzle with the grandchildren. Whether you’re looking to add to your existing home or contemplating the design as part of a new build, the options are unlimited.

Often built with floor-to-ceiling windows, they can have glass roofs (frequently called conservatories) and be as ornate or simple as your aesthetic dictates. Sunrooms add value as flexible rooms offering additional square footage, but the true benefit is having space to enjoy light and warmth while being shielded from the weather.

To best capture our sultry desert light, positioning your sunroom on the south or east side of the home is ideal. Consider when and how you’re most likely to use the space. If you want to enjoy your coffee and watch the sunrise, make sure to have an east-facing room. If your sunset views are breathtaking, position your sunroom to capture the colors while you unwind in a comfortable chair.

Unless your sunroom is “all season” with heating and cooling systems, you may need to consider window coverings to maintain ambient temperatures during the most extreme times of the year. Insulated window coverings will make your sunroom more comfortable and livable. Our high-desert climate is particularly ideal for having a sunroom in winter when temperatures regularly dip below freezing. By capturing passive solar heat, sunrooms can increase energy efficiency for the entire home.

Sunrooms may be as beautifully furnished as any other room in the house. Let your design imagination loose, marrying the versatility of interior style with the playful, fun spirit of outdoor living. Position furniture to make the most of your view or create intimate sitting spaces. Take inspiration from the landscape. Add colors and upholstered prints or artistic images to echo the view and blur the line between house and garden. If moody, darker hues have been on your mind, but you’re hesitant to do something so dramatic inside, the sunroom is

the perfect experimental space. The brighter light is perfect for bold paint choices, making even the deepest colors vibrant. Alternatively, you can play up the sunshine by going all white.

A sunroom is your blank canvas if you’re a horticulturist at heart. Tuck shade-loving plants below the leafy canopy of sunbathers, hang vines from suspended pots, cultivate your garden sprouts—even grow a citrus tree that couldn’t otherwise brave our cold winters. If you add a water feature to your sunroom, your skin will thank you for the moisture boost, and your soul will bask in the tranquil sound of trickling water. Versatile, functional and architecturally impactful, sunrooms are the modern solution to a need for flexible space and the desire to enjoy the beauty and goodness of the outdoors without consideration for the daily forecast.

If you love the idea of open shelving but always feel like yours looks cluttered, we can help! Open shelving has become more popular in kitchens, creating contrast, and making the room feel open and airy. To achieve that look, create groupings instead of spreading items out. Arrange by like items, color or even shape. Use an odd number—three is a great one—for the most visual interest. Consider your oft-used items and put them on the shelves for easy access. Then punch up the look by alternating colors of dishware and put fun pasta shapes in glass jars. Utensils corralled in crocks can lend some height for greater visual effect.

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by Faerl Marie Torres Design Studio

macra-make-me!

macramé is making a comeback

THEY SAY IF YOU WAIT long enough all trends will eventually become new again. That is definitely the case with many crafts. Knitting, crocheting and needlecrafts have seen a major resurgence in recent years with new crafters creating designs that reflect modern trends. Another form of handmade arts finding its way into homes is macramé. While it isn’t a new invention, it has certainly made a big impression during the recent surge of hands-on hobbying.

Macramé, the textile art of tying knots using various techniques, has been around since the time of the Babylonians and Assyrians, whose carvings depicted artistic knotting. Thirteenth-century Arab weavers more functionally used it to tie loose ends, while artisans, lace makers and sailors used it in the proceeding centuries. The Victorian Era propelled macramé to

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broader popularity, where it adorned everyday textiles in most homes and as an embellishment for clothing.

The groovy ’70s brought macramé front and center, becoming so wildly popular it’s now ubiquitous with the time. The organic, fringy vibe of macramé seemed to embody the flower-child aesthetic and became a trademark of the era’s counterculture—in the home and as part of the day’s fashion.

Younger generations have become equally familiar with the art as it’s been appearing widely in home and clothing accessories for several years, riding a fresh wave of admiration from a new generation of makers. The beauty of macramé makes it so accessible: simplicity of materials and technique. If you can tie a knot, you can learn macramé and produce something functional and attractive. It’s aesthetically versatile for a range of interior design sensibilities. From bohemian to Scandi minimalist, refined farmhouse to midcentury modern, macramé has a place with its natural fiber, variety of knotting styles from uber-simple to ornate and optional beads or embellishments.

The tactile aspect of macramé makes it a great way to add texture to a room in big or small doses. Traditionally, the medium is undyed cotton, jute or hemp rope, but recent iterations include dyed materials and painted accents to achieve a louder, more graphic pop. If you’re still thinking of macramé owls in a nest of shag carpet, consider more contemporary design styles, including bedspreads, table runners, accent pillows, garlands, hanging chairs and chandeliers.

Whether you’ve been searching for a hobby to tie up your free time or want to buy your pieces ready-to-hang, there’s a web of local and online retailers selling the materials, kits and completed works. If you’re feeling hands-on, grab a skein of cotton rope, participate in an in-person or online class and start knotting. You may find it as pleasing to create as it is to admire.

Room(s) With a View

A local builder re-imagined buildable space to garner 360-views

In the main living area, the Pella slider doors open fully to the outdoor living space … and to the spectacular views. Above the fireplace, a television with art mode displays high-resolution art prints or photography when it’s not in use. In this case, the homeowners selected an abstract by artist Jessica Stewart Dismorr that complements the color palette in the room.

by Lisa Truesdale

Searching for the superlative spot for a speculation home he longed to build, Frank Yardman inspected a sloping 3-acre parcel in Santa Fe’s Las Campanas community. His real estate agent pointed out the flat expanse at the bottom of the lot, with desirable golf-course views, and Yardman was intrigued. Yet as he walked back up to the top of the lot where his car was parked and paused to look around, he had an epiphany: “Sure, I could build down there where it’s easier and cheaper, or I can build up here and get these amazing 360-degree views.”

Yardman, a third-generation custom-home builder, says his family has been mainly building traditional homes—with all the hallmarks of Santa Fe style—for 40 years. In the past decade, the company has added several modern homes to its portfolio. His vision for the spec home was more of a fusion of the two styles. He called upon Santa Fe architect Lorn Tryk to draw the plans for a home with elements of Territorial Revival style, such as the flat roof, stucco exterior, weighty ceiling beams and walls with crisp square corners juxtaposed against all-white interior walls and extensive expanses of glass to capture the vast views.

That’s where Salli White and her husband, Brantley, came in. The couple, who live in Texas, had been looking for a second home in Santa Fe for several years. Once they saw the lot, however, and the renderings for Yardman’s 3-bedroom, 3 ½-bath, 3,700-square-foot home that would sit perched at the top, their search ended.

For the next two years, Salli and Brantley traveled back and forth from Texas periodically to check on things and for Salli to go shopping with Jennifer Ashton, a Santa Fe–based designer Yardman has been partnering with on his custom homes for more than 10 years. “Salli and Brantley liked Lorn’s architectural plans,

photographs by Daniel Nadelbach styling by Gilda Meyer-Niehof

but with the finishes and the furnishings, we integrated so much of their personal style,” Ashton says.

Space is ample in this open floor plan, but the rooms tie together thanks to the rustic, square-edged beams that flow to the exterior living spaces, creating a cohesive look inside and out.

The kitchen is simple only because there’s no fluffy ornamentation. It features two islands—one with a cooktop, the other with a waterfall countertop and seating. The refrigerator, with cabinet appliance panels, recesses into a stone-covered feature wall, highlighting the smooth and rugged contrast. The adjoining living room includes tailored—yet casual—seating upholstered in rich, textural fabrics that oppose the cleanlined, modern fireplace. The living and dining areas open to one of four deep portals that ensure indoor-outdoor living with ease.

The primary bedroom and bath are equally as grand as the home’s public areas. The wood beams and oversized sliding doors are continuous architectural elements, while furnishings with graceful lines and detailed upholstery soften the bedroom. In the bathroom, a modern-style slipper tub complements the heirloom-look tile and antiqued brass fixtures.

Top left: The stone wall, sourced from New Mexico Travertine, offers a unique focal point in the spacious designer kitchen. The engineered wood flooring, Venetian plaster and square beams give this home its traditional-meetscontemporary character.

“The ‘decorator icing’ is what makes a house a unique and artful home, and the details should not be slighted, especially when investing in a custom, well-crafted home,” says Ashton. “We treated each selection as important as the next, from the flooring to the custom interior doors, to the artful

fabrics for the gorgeous furnishings.”

Yardman admits that most custom home builds naturally have a few hiccups, and most recently, they faced ongoing supply chain issues and labor shortages. Yet he’s quick to credit his project manager, Penny—his sister and one of the principal

The back portal is graced with stunning golf course views. This outdoor living space features furnishings from Hickory Home and limestone flooring with a hint of texture and warmth.

The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat for the couple, with a cozy fireplace for chilly evenings, and a comfy, hand-knotted silk rug.

owners of Frank Yardman Construction—for always keeping things running smoothly. “Her eye and attention to detail, the way she coordinates the subcontractors and gets things done, she’s why this home won best design and best craftsmanship [and three other awards in the 2022 Haciendas: A Parade of Homes],” he says.

Remembering his first visit to the barren hilltop, Yardman says the home’s extraordinary panoramic vistas turned out to be even better than he expected. “Everything is designed to take advantage of the views, so there’s not a bad seat in the house, even just standing at the kitchen sink,” he says. “From the stove, you can see the golf course. From the counter, the Sangre de Cristos. Turn the other way, and you’ll see the Jemez Mountains.”

Another of Yardman’s favorite parts of the project was when Salli and Brantley arrived in town to see their finished vacation home. What began as Yardman’s vision atop that hill culminated in a dramatic reveal, like something out of a home-makeover show. “Salli and Brantley weren’t in town throughout the entire construction process, so when the house was completely ready, and they hadn’t yet seen it, we got to do a big ceremony,” he says. “We welcomed them to their new home and passed out glasses of Champagne.”

The primary bathroom features classic design elements such as marble countertops and herringbone floor tile. Ashton selected fixtures in brushed bronze and Stone Impressions wall tile with a filigreed motif to complete the look.

“I certainly gushed and told Frank how beautiful it was,” says Salli, relishing her memories of the big reveal. She loves her new home so much, in fact, she admits it’s difficult to choose a favorite feature.

“My mom was visiting, and I asked her, ‘What’s your favorite room?’ and she said, ‘Whatever room I’m in,’” Salli says. “I agree with her. I know it sounds silly, but it’s true because every room offers something very special.”

Each guest bedroom and bathroom has its own unique look in furnishings and finishes, but the overall aesthetic and color palette aligns seamlessly with the rest of the home.

resources

“Room(s) With a View” – page 54

Architect Lorn Tryk Architects PC

Builder/Contractor

Frank Yardman Construction frankyardmanconstruction.com

Interior Design

Jennifer Ashton Interiors

jenniferashtoninteriors.com

Audio/Visual/Motorized Shades

Constellation Home Electronics

Appliances

Sierra West Sales

Bathroom/Kitchen Fixtures

Dahl Plumbing

Beams

Native Son Construction

Cabinetry

Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry

Countertops/Tile Flooring

Arizona Tile

Fireplaces The Firebird thefirebird.com

Flooring/Wood Shaw Flooring

Front Door

Kirkpatrick Fine Woodworking

Interior Doors

Santa Fe Door Store

Landscaping ROOT Studio LLC

Lighting Jennifer Ashton Interiors

Rugs

Arrediamo Santa Fe

Sliding Window Wall/Windows

Pella Windows & Doors pellaofsantafe.com

Wall Finish/Venetian Plaster

Cachorro Drywall

built on memories and meaning

a returning New Mexican remodels a Pueblo-style Corrales home, then fills it with nostalgia

When Burciaga purchased this home, with the stucco lizard on the courtyard wall, he was so enamored of it, he named the house Casa Lagarto, which translates to “lizard house.”

by Jessa Cast photographs by Daniel Nadelbach

Native New Mexican Chip Burciaga left for college, then lived in a series of other states for work, including California, Colorado, New York and Texas. But over the decades, he maintained a nagging desire to return to his Land of Enchantment. Finally, when he decided to invest in real estate, he knew he’d do so in New Mexico and made the move.

“I always wanted to come back here, so I started looking for a home. I wanted to be in Corrales,” he says. As vice president of relationship management for Voya Financial, he can work remotely, which made the decision even easier. Burciaga bought a 2,100-square-foot, Pueblo-style home on a quiet acre deep in Corrales.

He loved the structure’s charm and location but eventually elected to make some changes.

Bereft of any floor plans to work from, luck struck when a neighbor recalled the name of the original home designer: Eric Spurlock Custom Home Design. Spurlock had designed the home in 1993, so it was fitting he agreed to rejuvenate it.

To execute the build and interior design, Burciaga enlisted Miriam and Greg Joseph, married proprietors of Joseph Custom Homes. Hailing from upstate New York, the couple launched their careers in Anchorage, Alaska, before settling their custom home-building business in Albuquerque some 27 years ago. Miriam is the company’s president and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers, and Greg is the qualifying builder.

Initially, Burciaga’s wish list was small: an 800-square-foot addition and a pool. After considering the potential visual discordance between the new and old sections, he succumbed to the ultimate scope creep. “We remodeled the whole home,” says Miriam Joseph, “to be consistent with the new addition.”

In the new design, a small bedroom transformed into a formal dining room, the kitchen doubled in size, a new hallway created access to the added owner’s suite, and he still got that pool. To modernize the home, Joseph Custom Homes replaced all the exterior doors and windows and extended the radiant heat into the new addition. Miriam Joseph’s interior design plan called for yellowed tongue-and-groove ceilings and vigas to receive a refreshing whitewash, and for outdated Saltillo tiles to be replaced with warm hickory wood floors. The changes, though dramatic, respect the Pueblo stylings. Thick, rounded walls and lintel-topped doorways remain, and the crew carefully replicated backyard portal details, from posts to corbels. “You really cannot tell new versus old,” Miriam Joseph says. “The materials and finishes were integrated really well.”

Maintaining the Pueblo details such as kiva fireplaces and lintel-topped doorways was a top priority in this whole-home renovation.

designed the interior of the home to serve as a stunning, yet charming, backdrop for the homeowner’s antique furnishings. The whitewashed walls, ceiling and lintels provide a fresh, gallery-style feel.

Miriam Joseph

Miriam Joseph completed the hardscape concrete tile design and other exterior features while landscape architect Sara Zahm designed the softscapes. In the front courtyard, colorful foliage lends movement in contrast to contemporary concrete pads outlined with black stones. Out back, matching portals in varying heights frame the swimming pool and provide pleasant cover for social areas. “We took a house that really didn’t have an interesting backyard and created a home that focuses on that indoor-outdoor relationship,” says Miriam Joseph.

The features of the now 3,000-square-foot, 3-bedroom home, while attractive in their own right, really find resonance through Burciaga’s impeccable taste and calming, nostalgic flair. “He’s a collector of furniture, and it complemented what we did very nicely,” says Miriam Joseph. “He just has an eye for lovely things.”

“You really cannot tell new versus old. The materials and finishes were integrated really well.”

– Miriam Joseph

To add visual interest to the kitchen, Miriam Joseph balanced the blue with warm alder wood cabinetry above the range and across the room in the open shelving. Brushed brass hardware and light fixtures create design continuity between the public spaces of the home.

Because the homeowner’s favorite color is blue, she specified Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik—a farmhouse blue—to blanket most of the kitchen cabinetry. Only those over the range, the hood and the floating shelves on the opposing wall are a rich brown alder wood. The sedate quartz backsplash behind the stove lets the gleaming white subway tile covering the windowed wall draw all the attention. Brass accents on the GE Monogram range accentuate matte brass door handles and light fixtures, and a microwave drawer opens just beneath an appliance garage used as a coffee station. An adjacent multi-use space, outfitted with alder cabinets and blue tile backsplash, serves triple duty as a backup kitchen, pantry and laundry room.

The handsome blue in the kitchen is complemented by a host of hues including azure, cornflower, sapphire and cobalt throughout the homeowner’s furnishings. Though it doesn’t demand attention, tastefully placed, and in many shades, the blue theme evokes a tranquil presence. It’s everywhere but never loud. Also interwoven into every space, among the fine furniture and collectible art, are meaningful mementos of Burciaga’s beloved family. There is sentimental value to so many of his furnishings and decor, an aspect that’s palpable.

The laundry room serves triple duty as a back-up kitchen and service pantry complete with a sink, wine refrigerator, second dishwasher and more.

Showcased in the great room, with soaring 14’ viga-laden ceilings, are a coffee table and hurricane candle holder, both by his late uncle Gene Jacoby who designed lamps and decorative items for Chapman Manufacturing.

Burciaga’s spacious bedroom boasts lofty ceilings and a formidable kiva fireplace. Pawnee Warrior, an arresting Walt Wooten painting, stands guard over the room, symmetrically flanked by aluminum side tables. A pair of recently refinished, inherited chairs remind Burciaga of family. In the adjoining spa-like bathroom, the faucet emerges from a long, lighted inset next to the tub. Striking star-patterned tile in blue and white covers the bathroom floor and the back wall of the roomy shower. While the room evokes a relaxed atmosphere, eyecatching glass pendant lights lean a bit formal.

It’s all very inviting. Surely overnight guests would be hardpressed ever to depart. At every turn, the home is an inspiration to the eye, beautifully revived and carefully curated with a lifetime of love and reminiscences. “Almost everything has a connection to it,” Burciaga says happily of his soul-fulfilling space. “I’m very comfortable in every single room.”

Greenery in a pair of black pots bracketing the fireplace hold hidden lights which cast soft shadows on the walls and ceiling after dark. A towering Spanish Colonial style headboard was a lucky thrift store find and mirrors the grandeur of the kiva fireplace at the opposite end of the room.

The portal beyond the pool, installed with a ceiling fan to create lazy breezes, is Burciaga’s Sunday morning reading spot. Several points of entry allow easy access to the outdoor living spaces. The outdoor kiva anchors the seating area directly off the living area and hallway.

resources

“Built on Memories ...” – page 64

Architecture

Eric Spurlock Custom Home Design ericspurlock.com

Builder/Contractor

Joseph Custom Homes josephcustomhomes.com

Interior Designer

Miriam Joseph, ASID

Landscape Architect

Sara Zahm

Appliances

Builders Source Appliance Gallery builderssource.com

Bathroom/Kitchen Fixtures

Doc Savage Supply

Beams/Vigas

Wholesale Timber & Viga LLC

Cabinetry

Daniel R. Gutierrez Custom Cabinetry

Countertops

Stone Systems of New Mexico

Fireplaces

Mountain West Sales mountainwestsales.net

Flooring/Wood

Enchantment Carpet Co., Inc.

Front Door Adobe Door Inc.

Interior Doors

Albuquerque Window, Door & Trim

Landscaping

5th Element Design & Construction

Lighting Turn On Lighting

Pool Design/Build Lee-Sure Pools, Inc. leesurepools.com

Tile The Tile Shop

Wall Finish (Exterior)

ParexUSA

Wall Finish (Interior)

Perfection Drywall

Windows/Patio Doors

Sierra Pacific Windows

postcard

perfect charming Coronado Island offers a bevy of activities with a classic beach town vibe

IF YOU’RE LOOKING for the perfect vacation spot where everything is within walking or bicycling distance, Coronado Island is an excellent, compact winter destination. Situated just across the bay from downtown San Diego, Coronado is not technically an island—it’s a peninsula— but the locals refer to it as an island. Most of the land is home to the North Island Naval Air Station. The main area of the town is about one mile long and wide. But don’t let its diminutive size fool you. It’s packed with activities, shopping, dining

and cultural attractions—plenty for the whole family to enjoy. And it consistently gets top billing on various “best beach” lists in no small part because of the sparkling sand, courtesy of the mineral mica.

If you’re arriving by car (as opposed to the ferry), the magnificent two-mile-long Coronado Bridge provides your first glimpse of the beauty of this place. As you crest the peak, you get an awe-inspiring overview of the island, including the bay abounding with yachts and the quixotic silhouette of the Hotel Del Coronado on the far shore.

In the early 17th century, Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino spotted a group of islands off the coast of southern California and named them Las Yslas Coronadas. Yet, the area remained unsettled for another 200 years. In May of 1846, the first land grant was issued for the island. Still, it changed hands several times before it was purchased in November 1885 by the owners who built the Hotel Del Coronado—rumored to be the inspiration for the Emerald City in L. Frank Baum’s

“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”—and developed the resort community.

The North Island area remained vacant, and in 1911, famed aviator Glenn Curtiss leased the land to experiment with his newly developed seaplane. Eventually, the government purchased the land, and North Island became a joint Army/Navy base. Today, the world-famous, 25,000-resident village has hosted presidents and kings, Hollywood stars and 2 million visitors annually.

Of course, a day relaxing on a pristine beach is a must-do, but renting a bike is a great way to see the entire island. Fat Woody Beach Cruiser Experience offers a 90-minute guided electric-bicycle tour of Coronado Island’s scenic coastal bike paths, photo hotspots, areas of historical interest and retail shops.

The main shopping and dining areas include the Downtown/Village area near the Hotel Del Coronado, and on the other side of the island, the 100 block of Orange Avenue and the nearby Ferry Landing. Take a stroll or hop on a bike to visit these

areas, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, galleries and theaters in a picturesque, classic beach town atmosphere. Ferry Landing boasts more than 20 shops, art galleries and restaurants with stunning views of San Diego’s downtown skyline.

In addition to biking and a day at the beach, there are a variety of other outdoor activities to enjoy, including sailing, stand-up paddling, surfing, kayaking and Venetian gondola cruises. Play a round of golf at the public course or take a culinary and history walking tour. You can download an app that will take you on a treasure

Courtesy Hotel del Coronado

The Hotel Del Coronado is an enchanting sight, especially at dusk. It’s rumored to be the inspiration for the Emerald City in L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

hunt for public art. And there are a variety of festivals and parades throughout the year.

For some time out of the sun, visit the Coronado Historical Association Museum of History & Art or see a show at the intimate, 96-seat, cabaret-style Coronado Playhouse.

Are you in vacation mode yet? Coronado Island invites you to “grab some ice cream, hop on a beach cruiser and discover a carefree, sun-kissed you.”

Visit the Mainland

As if there’s not enough to do on the island, downtown San Diego is just a short ferry ride away. Within walking distance of the ferry landing, you’ll find the USS Midway Museum; The New Children’s Museum; Petco Park, where you can catch a game or concert; the Balboa Theatre; and the Gaslamp Quarter, full of restaurants, bars and lots of shopping.

resources

Coronado Culinary & History Walking Tour socalfoodtours.com

Coronado Historical Association Museum of History & Art coronadohistory.org

Coronado Playhouse coronadoplayhouse.org

Fat Woody Beach Cruiser Experience coronadobeachcruisers.com

Hotel Del Coronado hoteldel.com

Public Art Walking Tour App coronadoarts.com/public-artwalking-tour

Courtesy Marriott Coronado Resort Courtesy Hotel del Coronado

The two-mile-long Coronado Bridge offers your first peek of the island and the yacht-filled bay.

Enjoy a relaxing dinner with a view of downtown San Diego from the many restaurants on the bay side of the island including this one at the Marriott Coronado Resort.

Vida Buena

Shutterstock.com/Sean Xu

by James Selby

the winner and still champion cabernet sauvignon:

IT’S A COZY WEEKEND, a fire crackles; tantalizing scents drift from the kitchen. It’s time to open a wine compatible with what’s coming out of the oven and perfect for your evening. Of the 1,300 grapes cultivated for wine, cabernet sauvignon is the most widely planted in the world, providing distinctive, approachable profiles.

Considering wine dates from 6,000 B.C.E., cabernet sauvignon is relatively new, the result of an accidental crossing of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc in 17th-century France. The grape became the backbone of Bordeaux, the world’s most desirable wine for two hundred years, favored by Thomas Jefferson. There was an unintentional revolution in 1976 when a wine merchant organized a blind tasting for French tastemakers, secretly including fledgling wines from California, and the California wines took top billing. Much to French winemakers’ chagrin, this event elevated California wine to global prominence as well as cabernet sauvignon. Versatile, bold yet graceful, it plays well with stews, braises, roasted game, lamb or beef.

“For younger, less experienced wine drinkers, an inexpensive cabernet checks all of the boxes,” says Kristina Bustamante, sommelier at The Compound Restaurant in Santa Fe. “It can be plush, fruity, oaky and easy to drink. On the flip side, there’s the concept of wildly expensive ‘cult’ cabernets becoming an enduring symbol for serious collectors.”

Chateau des Graviers, Bordeaux:

A margaux mortals can afford. Cedar, blackberry, currant, notes of wildflower ($60).

Hess Collection, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley: Powerful, dense, mocha, black cherry, new leather, spice ($70).

Paul Hobbs, Crossbarn, Sonoma County: Lively red fruits, black olive tapenade, herbs, fine-grained tannins ($45).

L’Ecole No. 41, Columbia Valley, Washington: Cassis, fennel, dark chocolate, textured, delightfully savory ($35).

Leeuwin Estate, Art Series, Australia: Red fruits, smokey spice, vanilla, piquant, elegant, lengthy ($60).

Viña Cobos, Felino, Argentina: Ruby-red tones, roasted red pepper aromas, cocoa, a velvety bargain ($22).

Courtesy Fiasco Fine Wine

by Jessa Cast

steppin’ back in style

a new speakeasy focuses on an elevated experience

IN A NOB HILL ALLEY stands an unassuming door marked “Bakery.” Knock to gain entry to a tiny space that does indeed sell baked goods and pastas. But armed with a reservation, you’re admitted through a hidden door to Albuquerque’s newest speakeasy, Teddy Roe’s.

The brainchild of co-owners and celebrated bartenders Jessica O’Brien and Arcy Law, Teddy Roe’s came to fruition in alliance with M’Tucci’s Restaurants (their newest of which, Bar Roma, shares the building). Law and O’Brien wanted a memorable space offering superior fare and service. To that end, they crafted a dark, cozy space with old photographs, fringed lampshades and a piano, all of which nod to the cocktail glam of the 1920s Prohibition-era secret establishments.

Wanting to highlight a lesser-known figure from bootlegging history, they named the speakeasy after Theodore “Teddy”

Roe, a 1940s Black bootlegger-turned-policy king (a mob boss of an illegal, multi-million-dollar gambling empire that funneled money into Chicago’s poor Black society). Despite his mobster role, Teddy ardently doled out financial assistance to his community, Robin Hood-style, until his mafia-ordered assassination in 1952.

On the menu, house cocktails reflect Teddy Roe’s life and era. Fresh ingredients are prepared daily and served in a gorgeous array of cocktail-specific glassware. Enjoy the gin-based Policy Kings, or the rye whiskey-centered The Teddy Roe (AKA The Black Robin Hood). Classic cocktails, beer and wine are also available. The Genuine Risk includes what is these days a rather rare and very vintage ingredient—clarified milk punch. For the adventurous, give the bartender your preferred flavor profile and let them create something novel for you.

Step back in time when you visit this dark and ornate space, similar to a place you would have visited to have a cocktail during Prohibition.

Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis

Co-owners and celebrated bartenders Jessica O’Brien and Arcy Law partnered with M’Tucci’s Restaurants to open Teddy Roe’s.

Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis

O’Brien and Law based Teddy Roe’s menu on hearty foods and creative cocktails that would have been served to the likes of Al Capone and other mob bosses during the 1920s.

Noshes includes elevated bar food like shrimp cocktail, gourmet popcorn and a charcuterie board, and continues to expand for both carnivores and vegetarians. Truly hungry? Dive into the Baller Steak Frites. This 20-ounce, bone-in steak, daubed with a porcini compound butter and accompanied by pork-fat fries, is a commitment. “Think about speakeasies in the 1920s—Al Capone and his gang—what do you think they were eating? We wanted to go big,” says Law.

This modern-day speakeasy doesn’t require a password, but reservations are a must. Seating options vary with each block limited to two hours. Reserve an intimate fireplace corner with a sofa for two, a table for four or belly up to the bar. “You can come in and have a different experience each time,” says O’Brien.

To preserve the ambience, Teddy Roe’s has a strict policy against phone calls. “There’s nothing more irritating than someone next to you on their phone while you’re enjoying an intimate setting,” says Law. For that urgent call (or just for fun), there’s a classic telephone booth.

Teddy Roe’s offers an exclusive annual membership for $1,000. Perquisites include priority reservations, Member Mondays special events, three guests per visit, a branded bottle of bourbon and a numbered membership coin, to name just a few. “Membership perks are always growing,” says Law.

For your next night on the town, consider gussying up in your vintage best and relish the Prohibition-era atmosphere of Teddy Roe’s.

“Think about speakeasies in the 1920s ... what do you think they were eating?”

– Arcy Law

EVEN THOSE WHO don’t normally birdwatch can’t help but notice a jay when one passes through their yard. Being big birds—about a foot long tip to tail—and in New Mexico, blue or blue-gray, jays are talkative, busy and flashy, easy to spot, and so much fun to watch.

The Woodhouse’s scrub jay graces us with its presence yearround. A rich royal blue with a dark gray patch on top and light gray underneath, the Woodhouse’s is hard to miss, especially when he announces his presence at the top of a tree with a loud cack-cack-cack!, then spreads those huge blue wings and dives to another vantage point. If you can’t quite tell if the bird you’re looking at is a Woodhouse’s scrub jay, watch for the telltale bobbing of its body as it perches and surveys its surroundings; that funny twitch is a dead giveaway.

Birders in New Mexico always hope to see pinyon jays in the colder months, and this year, we are! Unlike the solitary

look at me!

jays are nature’s colorful showoffs

Woodhouse’s scrub jay, pinyons flock in large, noisy groups in search of pine nuts, which grow in pinyon pine trees. They’ll also come to feeders if the food is easy to reach; I counted 32 mobbing a feeder in my yard this week. The noise as they foraged was deafening. To this East Coast transplant, pinyon jays sound like seagulls, and this crew was cackling with delight. Depending on the light, pinyons might appear gray, gray-blue or blue, which makes them a bit difficult to immediately identify. So, look for this behavior for confirmation: a fast-moving flock of birds flying overhead, well spread out, with lots of purposeful flapping and a distinctive, high-pitched cah-ca-caaaaa call that sounds like a sea bird.

My favorite winter bird is the stunning Steller’s jay, a dark blue jay with a tall black crest. The black reaches to the neck, making the Steller’s look like he’s wearing a hood—and maybe thinking about

and admired. They’re so gorgeous and entertaining—who are we to deny them their due?

P.S. Don’t let the cold and snow fool you: Winter is one of the best times of year to see birds!

Amy Gross is a birder and the organizer of Santa Fe Birdbrains, a Northern New Mexico–based Meetup group.

remodeling?

Remodeling? Now is a great time to insulate and seal your home. While insulation isn’t the first thing people consider when planning a remodel, it’s an easy improvement to incorporate into a project that will give the most significant return in comfort and lower utility costs. The goal is to achieve a well-sealed building envelope with the right type and amount of insulation.

Sealing the Leaks

While the walls are open and exposed, sealing around plumbing, electrical wires and switches will prevent cold air from entering the house. Caulking the base of the wall further prevents infiltration of cold air.

Next, move up to the ceiling and seal cracks and crevices where hot air escapes. Caulk around openings such as light fixtures, vents and the wall’s top plate.

The type of caulk and insulation makes a difference. When sealing around electrical components or operable windows, use sealers designed for those products.

Properly Insulating

Next, install insulation in every nook and cranny, ensuring the insulation doesn’t get compressed;

the tiny air pockets within the material hold the heat. Air-sealing and insulating both the exterior and interior walls acts as a sound deadener and keeps the home quieter.

You want to have sufficient insulation— especially in the attic. At a minimum, there should be R-30 with an ideal goal of R-60 for our area. R-value is a measure of insulation’s ability to resist heat flow. The higher the R-value, the better the thermal performance of the insulation. If re-roofing a flat roof is part of the project, rigid insulation can be installed under the roofing material.

Fiberglass batt insulation is the easiest and most cost effective to install. Most hardware stores keep it in stock and a homeowner can easily install it.

Blown-in insulation—cellulose or fiberglass— has better insulation values and is typically fireand pest-resistant. With its consistency similar to down feathers, it’s easier to get into the small, tight spaces. This type of installation requires a blower machine, and while a homeowner can rent one, professionals are trained in all the nuances.

Foam insulation solves two problems at once: It seals and insulates. Since this type of insulation uses a chemical reaction for the expanding foam, it should be installed by a professional.

Carol Orona holds a master’s degree in architecture and has a passion for building science. She is nationally recognized for her work and dedication to sustainable high-performance homes and loves sharing her knowledge.

insulate and seal, too! add this to your next project for an easy way to improve comfort and reduce energy inefficiencies

on the market

capturing views

This fabulous property with a 4-bedroom, 2 ½-bath main home and a 1-bedroom, 1-bath casita has amazing views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains from its 2.5-acre lot. The main home has a luscious courtyard, massive aged vigas and beams, diamond-hard trowel and straw/local clay-plastered walls, skylights and radiant heat in the hardwood and flagstone floors. A chef’s kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking gas stovetop, butcher block center island, granite countertops and custom cabinetry. It features three portals and wood-burning fireplaces. The casita has rental opportunity with a private yard and entrance, vigas, tile floor and washer/dryer.

Listing Price: $1,795,000

Contact: Santa Fe Properties, sfprops.com

Audrey Curry, 505-670-1333, audcurry@gmail.com

Liz Cale, 505-984-7380, liz.cale@sfprops.com

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Southwest Homes

by Kate Jonuska

conquering clutter

corral your “things” and display them with pride

The Home Edit Life: The No-Guilt Guide to Owning What You Want and Organizing Everything, by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, published by Clarkson Potter, images courtesy Clarkson Potter, hardcover, $14.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin have a talent for making functional design feel like personal affirmation. Well-stocked and likely sorted according to the rainbow, their examples of organized diaper-changing tables and coffee stations alike exude calm confidence, the design whispering, “You have everything you need to take on the world! You got this!”

This authentic encouragement explains the duo’s success on Instagram, Netflix and now in publishing with their second book, “The Home Edit Life: The No-Guilt Guide to Owning What You Want and Organizing Everything.” This book supplements their bestselling first, “The Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals.”

Moving away from more extensive projects, this second book provides readers with minor, more discreet organizational challenges like junk drawers, mountains of sports equipment, or preserving and displaying beloved collections. And by the way, you’re allowed to have collections, say Shearer and Teplin, but if your treasured items are not well preserved and displayed, they might as well be in the trash already. Instead, they show you how to organize and honor your possessions in small ways in every part of your life.

This second book also has the benefit of being written after the organizers became successful because, mixed with everyday families, many of the beautifully photographed spaces are those of celebrity clients. Yes, I want to see Tiffani Thiessen’s fridge, which holds her chickens’ fresh eggs. I want to see Dwyane Wade’s shoe collection in perfect lines and the baby clothes hung by color in Mindy Kaling’s nursery. Seeing a place for everything and everything in its place, realizing that everyone has organizational challenges, can be soothing and inspirational.

In the end, the authors hope readers find ways to live with their stuff—instead of feeling shame about it—and create personalized organization that makes their lives easier and their worlds prettier.

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Seeing a place for everything and everything in its place, realizing that everyone has organizational challenges, can be soothing and inspirational.

by Kate Jonuska

an intentional practice

how styling your home can improve your life

MANY DESIGN BOOKS inspire with specific ideas or techniques to aesthetically improve your home, but in “Style: The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home,” Natalie Walton inspires more than beautiful interiors. The stylist and author engages readers with the history of design and the philosophy of the creative process. She also explores how, rather than an act of materialism, styling can be a mindful and intentional practice that can improve your life—every day and in the big picture.

“Your home is one of the greatest gifts in your life … It is where you can create beauty and enhance everyday experiences for yourself and those you love,” writes Walton, who says that creating authentic and comfortable spaces can be an act of service and generosity for yourself and your loved ones. Styling, she elaborates, “It is an art and science that can be learnt, and a practice that can bring you daily joy.”

Certainly, Walton’s “Style” covers design foundations, including focal points, scale, movement, balance and rhythm, and unity and contrast. However, as she’s shown in her other books (“Still: The Slow Home” and “This is Home: The Art of Simple Living”), Walton believes that design requires introspection about your authentic self because your style is an expression of self summed up by three elements: your story, your feelings and your values. Showing how design can be healing, she delves into the Japanese concepts of wabi-sabi (which embraces impermanence), kintsugi (which sees beauty in the broken) and kaizen (which translates as ‘good change’ or making continuous improvements). She quotes the Bhagavad-Gita, Carl Jung, Immanuel Kant and the Buddha interspersed with design tips and beautiful photography.

In a world where design can feel expensive and competitive, “Style: The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home” is an inspirational design primer that doubles as a journey of self-exploration, taking what can be seen as a materialistic and superficial art form to satisfying new depths.

Style: The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home by Natalie Walton; published by and photographs courtesy of Hardie Grant; hardcover, $42.

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space to grow

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in The Canyons at High Desert gated community enjoys both city and mountain views. The quarter-acre lot backs to open space. The 3,663-square-foot home features custom cabinetry throughout, granite countertops and skylights. There’s a chef’s kitchen with double ovens, a breakfast nook and a formal dining room with a wet bar. There are multiple living and seating areas plus a home office with built-in bookshelves. Additional custom features include carved pillars, rustic wood lintels and kiva fireplaces with gas inserts. The primary bathroom features a large, jetted tub and makeup station. Multi-level landscaped outdoor areas overlook the open space.

Listing Price: $1,150,000

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Aromatherapy can help change your mood, so instead of burning just one candle, blend your fragrances. You can opt for different aromas in different rooms, or trying burning three in the same space for a whole new experience. To boost energy, light peppermint, frankincense and lemon candles. Or try grapefruit and ginger. Clary sage, lemon and lavender candles together can help reduce stress. Need a boost of confidence for an upcoming meeting or event? Light orange and rosemary candles and soak up the scents. Or, if you’re experiencing the winter blues, perk up your happiness with rose, sandalwood and bergamot or try blending geranium, frankincense and orange. Light a little fire for a mood-lifting experience!

artful inspiration

“The expression on the subject’s face and her body language—it’s so compelling and exuberant, so inspiring to me,” says interior designer Lisa Samuel of the painting by Mexican artist Ricardo Fernandez Ortega displayed prominently above the bed. And so, for this Santa Fe remodel, she imagined a retreat with a romantic vibe for the primary bedroom. Rich oak floors with a delicate wire-brushed finish and a gray-wash stain provide the perfect complement to the taupe-gray plastered wall and wood ceiling. Samuel designed a custom headboard featuring tactile suede upholstery. A pair of outdoor swivel side chairs were perfect for the room. She upgraded the look with luxurious devoré velvet on the cushions. Samuel says of the finished space: “This is my all-time favorite bedroom that I’ve ever designed in 25 years.”

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