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A House for the Ages

A Santa Fe couple harmoniously blend modern luxe and traditional Southwestern aesthetics in their Las Campanas home.

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Home of Enchantment

With views for days, this home in San Pedro Creek Estates is built around the best of what New Mexico landscapes have to offer.

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Stunning Kitchens

These seven kitchens represent the best in design and function for today’s busy families.

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Outdoor Living

One Albuquerque family sees the potential in an overgrown Los Ranchos lot, and creates the outdoor space of their dreams, complete with a pool between two spacious patios and a plethora of cottonwood trees overhead.

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Home security providers are looking to make home security easier for homeowners to deal with. We examine the latest trends

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A look at how high-performance fabric is changing outdoor furniture that can work outside, and inside; a roundup of touchless home products.

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Summer recipes that take advantage of home garden harvests; James Selby takes us to the movies and shares wine stars to enjoy while viewing.

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his has always been a fun issue for Su Casa. New Mexicans enjoy great summers with longer days and cool nights. This year especially, as we spend more time at home, areas for entertainment become the focal point of our homes. While browsing through this issue, you will be inspired by stunning kitchens, each a style of their own. They truly are some of the best in design, showcasing creativity that provides an exceptional living experience for the residents of these homes.

We continue Su Casa’s longstanding tradition of highlighting great homes in every edition. Enjoy reading about the remodel of a Los Ranchos home that turned an overgrown backyard into a “dream space” for a young family.

We also feature two beautiful homes, one located in Las Campanas and the other in San Pedro Creek Estates. Each of these homes makes the most of New Mexico’s incredible views, while delivering the best that home design has to offer.

You’ll also find more home and food ideas, such as touchless home products to help keep your home clean and recipes inspired by summer garden harvests. James Selby takes us to the movies and shares tasty wines paired with his recommended flicks. Visit Los Alamos to enjoy its rich history. Amy Gross tells us about the Rufous hummingbird, a feisty visitor that aggressively protects its “turf.”

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Xfinity’s Home hub lets homeowners easily control their system, including their alarm, lights and thermostat.

A video doorbell from ADT allows homeowners to “answer” the door from a smart device, even if they are not home.

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he home security industry is seeing a boom as safety is becoming a higher priority for many homeowners across the country. People have various reasons for getting a security system, but a top motive is that they provide peace of mind.

“I think having the confidence that should something happen at your home or business and being able to have a company backing you is key,” says Chris Mazzei, ADT area office manager for the Colorado area, which includes Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso.

There are plenty of options for security systems, running the gamut from professionally installed to do-it-yourself options.

Mazzei says what distinguishes ADT from other DIY alarm systems is monitoring. For example, if a carbon monoxide detector goes off, ADT will contact the family, as well as emergency services as needed. “ADT will provide the service of installation, and service afterward if there is a failure,” he says. “That’s a huge plus when it comes to customers.”

This also offers peace of mind, Mazzei says. “When you’re doing the DIY, it doesn’t always work the way it’s supposed to,” he says. “This is where, by going professional, it’s all worked out for you.”

This is also the case for Xfinity systems. “We’ve seen an uptick as more and more people are customizing their systems online,” says Chris Dunkeson, area vice president for Xfinity.

“That’s been part of the driver. People are wanting to make

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ADT’s Command panel easily blends into a home’s decor, a stylish upgrade from older security panels.

sure their family is safe and beginning to take the steps to make that happen.”

Of course, there are plenty of options for home security systems. Dunkeson says flexibility is a huge draw for specific systems. “Our systems are about how you can control your home and lifestyle. For a lot of our customers, it’s about saving money on your energy bill,” he says.

With Xfinity home systems, everything is set with a click of a button. The camera system can be viewed from your TV or phone. The basic system starts at $40 and has home smart control, real time alerts and cellular back up. Meanwhile, the $50 Home Security Plus Plan also has 24/7 video recording.

Technology advances quickly these days, too. Dunkeson says Xfinity systems are about smart partnerships. “We work with other companies,” he says. “We have lighting partners and tile locators for keys. I have my garage door linked and everything is seamlessly integrated. You don’t want to have 15 different apps to control your system. This is rolled into one.”

ADT systems feature plenty of a la carte system functions. Its newest and most popular system, called Command, is a panel installed inside your home. “It’s very easy to use and it looks nice,” he says. “The look and feel has always been a concern with customers because they want it to blend in with their home. The system also integrates with a lot of the new Honeywell devices.”

The Command system can also be integrated with smoke detec-

“People are wanting to make sure their family is safe and beginning to take the steps to make that happen.”

—Chris Dunkeson tors, as well as carbon monoxide monitoring.

Both Mazzei and Dunkeson advise customers to do their research and look into what exactly would give them peace of mind.

DIY systems, such as Ring, can be the right solution for families.

For both professional and DIY options, there are systems that can be tailored to wants and needs, as well as price point.

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Today’s outdoor furniture, like this Sunbrella collection, has evolved because of chic high-performance fabrics that are water resistant, strong and easy to clean.

Breezesta’s poly lumber Adirondack loungers can hold up to the elements.

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utdoor furniture has come a long way since the lawn chair. “If you go back 30 years, manufacturers made folding deck chairs that you put into storage for half the year,” says William Esch, owner of Patio and Hearth Co., in Albuquerque. “Now outdoor furniture is something to enjoy year-round, and not just outside.”

Today the difference between indoor and outdoor furniture is more subtle. Outdoor furniture is just as attractive and comfortable — with the added benefit of durability — thanks to the development of new high-performance fabrics.

“Performance fabrics are big right now,” says Skye Westcott, senior vice president of Merchandising and Design for Ballard Designs. “Performance fabrics started in the boating industry, and have exploded into the interior side of things. When you walk up to a piece of furniture, you’ve no idea you’re looking at outdoor performance fabric. It’s soft and luxurious, only it won’t fade or stain.”

Lauren Blaskie, manager of Brand Research at Sunbrella, agrees.

People want “soft, design-forward performance fabrics for both indoor and outdoor spaces,” she says. “Beautiful fabrics that feel great and also perform against every element that makes a house a home, whether family meals or messy pets.

“For example, our Chartres fabric utilizes our chenille yarn, pro-

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outdoor furniture beautiful enough for the indoors

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“Now outdoor furniture is something to enjoy year-round, and not just outside.”—William Esch

This sunken outdoor living room with firepit is enhanced by Sunbrella’s decorative pillows in vibrant colors.

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Above: High-performance fabrics have changed the game. Sunbrella’s Wisteria collection (left) is soft, yet durable, and can be easily cleaned.

Breezesta (below) is making durable and stylish outdoor furniture made of recylced milk jugs.

New Mexico boards early New Mexico got on board the indoor/outdoor crossover trend earlier than other parts of the country, says Esch. “Southwestern homes have a lot of combination space: spaces that serve dual duties, like a large covered patio area with wide French doors that open onto the family room. We have the weather, the space, the architectural style” to support the combination indoor/outdoor lifestyle found in earthy Pueblo Revival homes.

As for other trends, “recycled materials are big right now,” Esch says. “We’re doing a ton of business with our Breezesta Poly Outdoor Furniture line. It looks just like wood, but is made from recycled milk jugs.”

Meanwhile, “from a global perspective, we continue to see a focus on cultural influences, such as mindfulness and sustainability,” says Blaskie. “Sunbrella’s unique, hand-spun looks and novelty yarns add a personal, lived-in feel — from a peaceful and cozy porch swing to a bright and welcoming patio set.”

“We’re definitely doing a lot of wovens. Resin wicker or true wicker has expanded into different [more contemporary] types of seating options,” says Westcott. “We’re also seeing more performance rugs, what used to be known as indoor-outdoor rugs. You can basically clean anything off of these rugs, so people use them in high-traffic areas like family rooms, children’s rooms and under kitchen tables.”

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time quarantining at home. “They are looking at new ways to utilize space, whether it’s a veranda in a backyard or a nook on the front porch,” Westcott says.

She anticipates this might continue post-quarantine. Now, more than ever, there’s simply no place like home, indoors and out.

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Whether it’s to keep germs and viruses at bay, to help those with disabilities, or for technophiles, touch-free and voice-control home products lend a hand to busy families.

There’s a whole array of home products that can be used without touch, from sensor- or motion-controlled items to smart products that can be controlled via smartphone or voice. These features bring added functionality to everyday items that help make life at home easier — and cleaner — for the whole family.

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hands-free home items that make life easier — and cleaner

WeMo WiFi Smart Light Switch in White

Forget The Clapper, this light switch can be turned on via smartphone or other smart device.

No need to get out of bed, or even to be home, to control your lights. The WeMo light switch works with most regular switch portals, so there’s generally no need to overhaul your home’s electrical system. You can even set light schedules to make it look like you are home, even if you’re away on a trip. And, coupled with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, you can control lights with your voice. $39.99, Best Buy, bestbuy.com

U by Moen Smart Faucet in STo Chrome

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You can certainly use this faucet as you would any traditional faucet; but this one gives you so many more options that make multitasking in the kitchen easy. Use the faucet manually, or simply wave a hand near the front sensor to turn it on and off. Even better, use your voice or smartphone.

And even better than better? You can use voice command to dispense water at an exact amount, like one tablespoon or 15 gallons. You can set the water for certain tasks, say for a baby bottle or morning tea, so you don’t have to stand at the sink waiting for the right temp. $850, Doc Savage Supply Company, docsavagesupply.com

Kohler Numi Toilet K3901 in White

The Numi is the Cadillac of toilets, with luxurious features like ambient lighting and an integrated bidet, as well as self cleaning. This high-tech toilet has motion activation so its lid and seat can be opened and closed sans hands.

The Numi also has a seat and foot warmer for chilly mornings, and dual flushing. $6,750, Dahl Plumbing of Santa Fe, dahlplumbingsantafe.com

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Hands full of dirty dishes? Not a problem with Miele’s Knock2open technology. Just two quick knocks on the front panel and the door will open about four inches, allowing you to easily open it and load your dishes.

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Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt

Ever drive into work, or go out for a shopping excursion, only to wonder if you locked the door? Worry no more with this smart lock, which can be locked and unlocked via smart device. You can still use a key to unlock your door, as well as input a code on the touchscreen, which is perfect for temporary house guests, teens or a repair person who only needs quick access to your home. Paired with Alexa or Google Assistant, you can use voice command to lock or unlock your doors, ideal for when you’re comfortably cuddled up in bed or on the couch. $249.99, Ace Hardware, acehardware.com

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t all started with James Hunsaker’s mother’s best friend. In the 1980s she invited his mother to spend summers in Santa Fe. Pretty soon a trip to Santa Fe was a regular affair for the whole family. By the mid-2000s, both James’ brothers bought homes there. Slowly, the family was migrating from Texas to New Mexico. James and his wife Wendy, after living abroad for a decade, missed time with their families. It was a trip to Santa Fe in July 2018 that finally broke the camel’s back. They were visiting for a family birthday gathering. “He missed playing golf with his brothers,” says Wendy. And the next day they were looking at property.

They toured existing homes, but nothing enchanted them. Sensing an underlying desire to build, their Realtor connected the Hunsakers with Keith Gorges at Tierra Concepts, Inc., an award-winning designbuild company in Santa Fe. Gorges was in the early stages of building a spec home on a three-acre lot in Las Campanas. The Hunsakers, upon visiting the site and reviewing the blueprints, loved it. “When we saw Keith’s design, it was better than anything we could have dreamed of,“ says James. Noting the plentiful natural light in the plan, James adds, “he had me at 25 skylights.” The Hunsakers snapped it up and, with only a few modifications to the plans — an additional shower, a bar and a rooftop deck — the spec-turned-custom home was theirs.

For interior finish work, Gorges brought in Annie O’Carroll Interior Design, with whom Tierra Concepts has worked closely for more than 15 years. With 25 years in the business, O’Carroll knows a talented client when she meets one, and credits the Hunsakers with an admirable aesthetic vision. “They are such a good team, really in sync,” says O’Carroll. “I fulfilled their vision by bringing materials and craftspeople to the project.” The success of the group effort speaks for itself. This home is a mouth-watering work of art.

The three-bedroom, four-bathroom home confers texture. At 4,300 square feet, it’s a harmonious blend of modern luxe and traditional Southwestern aesthetics. “We wanted it to be casually elegant and comfortable,” says Wendy. Thoughtful divisions of space balance outsized rooms. “The rooms have a great, livable scale,” says O’Carroll. The openness feels inviting, not intimidating.

Three backlit onyx stones just inside the towering pivot-hinge front door greet visitors with an immediate dose of visual freshness. A consistent neutral, gray-to-brown palette exudes warmth, boosted by a plum-colored slate floor throughout. Lacquer-finished kitchen cabinets, reflective and sleek, anchor the neoteric feel, while

A stucco wall surrounding the front yard provides some privacy, while still allowing for stunning views of mesa and sky. The landscape detail and entryway are meant to be inviting to the homeowners every day, not just to the occasional guest.

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Above: Bookmatched stone repeats below the island, behind the range and above the cabinetry, creating a deep visual plane.

Light-colored surfaces awash with natural light make the whole room glow.

“When we saw Keith’s design, it was better than anything we could have dreamed of. … He had me at 25 skylights.”

—James Hunsaker

Above: Tall, decorative sconces bracket a painting. The neutral tones of the home allow colorful artwork to stand out.

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bookmatched quartzite stone on the kitchen horizontals imbues an earthy sense.

The master suite, an award winner in the August 2019 Santa Fe Parade of Homes, is at once spacious and cozy, utterly embracing in its neo-New Mexican flavor, with a focus on the long-range desert views. And those superlative skylights? Gorges eschews the traditional middleof-the-room skylight where a waterfall of light can be more artful. “These are up against the wall.

They create shafts of light and shadow against the

The living room offers the best view of the marriage and contrast of the monolithic stone wall, square beams and modern touches.

One could easily believe the home was built around an ancient ruin.

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The modernity of a tall space is tempered by the coziness of a wood ceiling. The bedroom is visually very clean while maintaining a sense of warmth and comfort.

architecture,” says Gorges. “The light is indirect; it doesn’t shine down in the middle of the room.”

Outside there is much to enjoy, from a rooftop deck to a hot tub to a putting green. The landscape is as artistically executed as the interior, with architectural planters, concrete spheres and a water feature. “They paid a lot of attention to the exterior spaces.

They paid as much attention to the outside as to the inside,” says O’Carroll. Radiant heaters on the portal extend the season. With so many floor-to-ceiling windows, whether standing indoors

Above: Perhaps the most luxurious spot in the house is the master bath, decked out in a richly patterned marble and topped with a chandelier that itself resembles water droplets falling.

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His and hers vanity sinks are gorgeously finished with dark cabinetry, round-top mirrors and crystal sconces.

looking out, or outdoors looking in, the view is impeccable.

The pièce de résistance, the first thing one notices upon arrival, the undeniable presence throughout the home, is a towering, monolithic stone structure, the backbone of the house. “The stone wall bisects the house. It has overgrouted joints. It just looks old,” says Gorges. “In an abstract sense, you can imagine that the wall existed before the house did. And then apply elements of Santa Fe style to the design. You appreciate both elements more because they are contrasted.” To call it a wall is an understatement. It’s so substantial, it just feels it must have always been there, and the house was built around it. Juxtaposed against the modern envelope of the home, the stone monument is made even more beautiful as a primitive aesthetic.

So, what would one call the style of this mixed-media home? The artists who created it have a lot to say about that. “In this case we have exposed beams, as you would expect on a Pueblo Revival, and plaster interior,” says

A slab of dark marble anchors an otherwise light and bright master shower.

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An outsized entry allows visitors to really feel the architectural ambiance of the home before proceeding to more functional spaces.

A covered patio looks out to a putting green and to a gorgeous desert view.

“If I had to sum up the look, I’d call it ‘masculine glam.’

The textures are very masculine, but the finishes have a lot of glamour to them.”—Wendy Hunsaker Gorges. “But the plaster is very contemporary with squareedge corners.”

“If I had to sum up the look,” says Wendy, “I’d call it ‘masculine glam.’ The textures are very masculine, but the finishes have a lot of glamour to them.” O’Carroll agrees, saying, “It rides that tension between masculine and feminine.” Gorges ties it all together, saying “This home is part of an experiment, one I call ‘contextual modern.’” It’s the embodiment of a cutting-edge, modern New Mexican home casting a respectful eye on the past.

Happily ensconced in their new abode, Wendy and James enjoy lots of time with family now. James finally gets to enjoy some golf with his brothers, and then comes home to a house for the ages.

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A private, walled outdoor space allows for sunbathing or a dip in the hot tub under a starry New Mexico sky.

Concrete spheres lend some art to the landscaped yard, visually pleasing from inside or outside.

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Appliances Sierra West Sales

Garage Doors Windsor Door Sales

Sliding Window Walls, Windows Pella Window and Door pellaofalbuquerque.com

Art (Onyx) Sequoia Santa Fe

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Cabinetry Ernest Thompson Countertops (Fabricator) Counter Intelligence

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with views for days, this San Pedro Creek Estates home is built around the best of what New Mexico landscapes have to offer

Every bit of the home was built to celebrate the endless landscape outside. In the living room, a stone fireplace wall anchors the large space.

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by Jessa Cast

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hat Mike and Jo Ward chose New Mexico as their retirement playground and the site of the last home they will ever build is no accident. Their family has lived in quite a few places: they baked in Scottsdale heat, wilted in Dallas humidity and endured a decade on a postage stamp of a lot in dreary Seattle. They longed for sunshine, space and peace. In 2008, at the behest of a mutual friend, the Wards visited Liz and Don McGuire at their home in San Pedro Creek Estates in the East Mountains near Albuquerque. The Land of Enchantment waved its magic wand, revealing dazzling desert and mountain views, and the Wards were won over. “We could see seven mountain ranges,” says Jo. “It touched our hearts.”

In fact, they liked the location so much, they contacted the owner of the lot right next door (inasmuch as 10 acres is “next door”), which was decidedly not for sale. They must have been very convincing because shortly thereafter, the owner sold them the lot, and they were the proud owners of a 10-acre hilltop, at a clear-sky altitude of 6,620 feet, with views into forever.

Jo’s father, Ted Granzow, an awardwinning commercial architect in Columbus, Ohio, agreed to design the home. He walked the lot with them, experiencing its potential and then asked them for their “recipe,” the list of elements they desired for their home.

Highlights of the list included wide, open spaces with straight lines and sharp corners and access to every view. “I know what you want: you want a bank,” Granzow said. He associated their ingredients with the modern financial institutions which he had so often built, and his interpretation of that for a residence literally hit home. The Wards were ecstatic.

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Warm cherry cabinets juxtapose sleek, monochromatic grays and blacks in the kitchen. Reflective finishes make dark colors feel bright, not somber.

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Left: An Eames Lounge Chair tucks into a reading nook, comfortable and distraction-free but for the inviting desert scenery.

Below: Ubiquitous New Mexico desert views include mountains and stars, both best viewed with a telescope.

the names of several companies. JC Anderson Construction impressed the Wards with their personal approach and won the job. Then-manager Jeff Parks, who had worked with owner Jack Anderson for more than 15 years and later took over as owner when Anderson retired, oversaw the project. From the get-go, the

“We could see seven mountain ranges.

It touched our hearts.”—Jo Ward Wards appreciated his style. “The collaboration prior to breaking ground was so intimate, so thoughtful, so creative,” says Mike. “He was going to spend a significant amount of time in his life building this, and he cared about his product. He cared whether we would be pleased. It was so genuine.”

Parks’ team spent a month chipping at a solid slab of rock to make room for the home’s foundation. A jaw-dropping 250 truckloads of rock were removed from the excavation site. Due to an eight-foot drop in elevation from end to end, the garage snugs in, while the opposite end of this abode is elevated. The entire structure is built on a crawl space, so dearly dug from that bedrock, which serves several purposes. The radiant heat “doesn’t have negative energy with the ground,” says Parks, making it more efficient.

Advantageously, the crawl space also makes the heating, plumbing

and electrical systems accessible. Easy access to the infrastructure means it’s a cinch to add electrical outlets or make modifications to those systems later on.

Within the single-story home’s 3,400 square feet are two bedrooms, an office with a Murphy bed for additional guest space and three-and-a-half bathrooms, every bit of it built to celebrate the endless landscape outside. With so much glass, the desert is as much a part of the contemporary interior as the mid-century modern furnishings, beautifully contrasted. A stone fireplace wall in the living room rises straight through a soffit to the ceiling, presenting another contrast: that of the raw and the tailored. Skip SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

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A stair-stepped wall of doors adds a layer of visual interest to the master bathroom. Beyond, a classic Knoll Bird Chair is a study in form.

Parks’ team spent a month chipping at a solid slab of rock to make room for the foundation. A jaw-dropping 250 truckloads of rock were removed from the excavation site. troweling gives the walls a softened texture. Large format Marazzi floor tile echoes the look of concrete but exudes a warmer hue.

In the kitchen, custom-built cherry cabinets surround a centerpiece island topped with gleaming black granite. A backsplash in gray glass tile has a subtle sheen. In the master bedroom, that stepped soffit from the living room is repeated, heightening the sense of space, and woven glass tile backs a soaking tub in the master bathroom. Outside, a covered portal provides ample room with several seating areas, including a built-in wood-burning fireplace. For a star-gazing night, a fire pit just beyond the patio is open to the high-altitude skies. Throughout this home, the aesthetic is dignified but laid-back, uncluttered, serene and comfortable. The marriage of Granzow’s design and Parks’ expertise successfully applies each of the Wards’ desired ingredients, with the grand views underpinning it all.

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An inset of woven glass tile adds a touch of shine to the calming finishes of the master bathroom.

Left: From the soffits to the furnishings to the art, the master bedroom exudes a tailored, natural finish.

Mike and Jo Ward designed their dream home with Jo’s late father, Ted Granzow.

Modern Adirondack chairs around a wood-burning firepit make congenial nights under the stars.

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Cheerful decor makes this bright and airy guest room a welcome retreat for visitors.

Above: A covered patio with fireplace makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors all year round.

Below: Sunlight casts lovely shadows in a hallway that seems to step right off into the desert.

“I am humbled every single day.

All these features in that valley between us and Santa Fe … it’s just a constant show.

This is the best thing we’ve ever done.”

—Mike Ward ing out into the distance, enjoying the magnitude of the landscape. Watching dramatic New Mexico thunderstorms traverse the horizon is an epic experience. “It’s just so exciting to watch all of the transitions, the lightning, the clouds,” says Jo. Sometimes, Parks joins them for an evening libation, sharing in the view.

They’ve become friends, something Parks strives for in his business. “We always set out to have the best relationship we can with our customers,” Parks says.

Jo’s father has since passed, making this home a true legacy, where they live within the walls he so lovingly designed. “I am humbled every single day. All these features in that valley between us and Santa Fe … it’s just a constant show,” says Mike, effusive. “This is the best thing we’ve ever done.”

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made for entertaining “We like to entertain, so when designing this house, we wanted an open-concept kitchen, and we wanted a big island ... with space and a lot of seating,” Kimberly says of the kitchen in her Santa Fe home. “In order for us to cook easily and have lots of people in here, it just works.” The kitchen was inspired by the colors of an Alexander McQueen scarf, helping to bring together the design of the great room. Kimberly says she used that scarf to source the right materials for the space, like the impressive quartzite backsplash and counters. “It all began to take shape, and we were able to put in lots of cabinets, and the island has an ice machine and dishwasher,” she says. There’s even a workspace where she can work on her computer, increasing the functionality of the space. Kimberly says designing the kitchen “was a labor of love,” and that she was thoughtful about creating a space that would stand up over the years. “It’s timeless,” she says. “I think it won’t need updating.”

Architect/Builder: Woods Design Builders; Cabinets: Santa Fe Custom Works; Interior Doors: VML Woodworks, Countertops: J. Harris Marble & Granite; Interior Design: Violante & Rochford; Fixtures & Lighting: Santa Fe By Design; Appliances: Builders Source Appliance Gallery SUCASAMAGAZINE.COM

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STUNNING KITCHENS: MODERN SOPHISTICATION

Walking into Mrs. Jones’ kitchen in her Far Northeast Heights home, you’d never know that it was recently renovated. She wanted her home to meld well throughout, not look like segmented pieces on a renovation journey. The kitchen has a touch of European sophistication with its cherrywood slab cabinetry, and a twotiered double waterfall quartz countertop can be used as a breakfast bar or as space to serve while entertaining. A Zephyr hood lit by LED lights appears to float when the other lights are off. Now spacious, open and bright, the kitchen is a place where Jones and her husband spend more time. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining room, Jones now has a view to her yard. “I walk in my house and smile because it’s so clean and so pretty,” she says of the kitchen. “We have a beautiful backyard and we could never see it because the kitchen wasn’t open to it.”

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a European touch

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“I don’t particularly like enormous kitchens,” says Tony Rivera, projects designer and project manager for M-Art Building Company. “They’re not very efficient and are too spread out, which makes them hard to cook in.” This kitchen, with quartz countertops and a six-burner cooktop, is just the right size, he says. “The kitchen always ends up being the central location of any home, so I wanted to have that openness,” Rivera explains.

“But there’s still this delineation from the dining area, and a long bar so people can gather around.” Rivera adds that though the bar’s waterfall edge looks simple, it required expert skills from United Stoneworks. “We trusted them to get the job done right,” he says. The kitchen is topped off with solid ash-stained wood cabinetry that brings a touch of warmth to the space, while also adding a contemporary feel.

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STUNNING KITCHENS: SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Cody and Cat Hanna wanted a different look in their North Albuquerque Acres home, evident in their Hill Country-flavored kitchen. “We were excited to bring a new aesthetic to the Southwest,” says Cat, adding that they were aiming for a warm, inviting feel. The modern farmhouse kitchen, x-panel cabinets and all, is complete with a full wet bar, a pantry to combat clutter and a countertop coffee bar. Working with Marc Sowers of Bespoke Woodwork, the Hannas opted for two salamander green islands topped with Cambria quartz, increasing the workspace and storage capacity of the kitchen. Brushed nickel and vintage gold cabinet pulls bring a refined touch to the space. Ambient lighting helps set the mood when the Hannas entertain. The space was so well-thought-out that Cat says this one inspired her culinary side. “It wasn’t until this kitchen that I started to cook more, and it’s great to have a kitchen that supports that creativity that I didn’t have before.”

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Hill Country meets the Southwest

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ideal collaboration This renovated kitchen in Santa Fe is a modern take on Southwestern styles, says Building Adventures Unlimited Owner Bonifacio Armijo. Before the renovation, the kitchen already had the Southwest features, including the vigas, so Armijo was tasked with modernizing it. That included adding in a skylight to help brighten up the space. The renovation made the kitchen much more efficient and manageable for the homeowner to work in, says Armijo. New countertops were installed, as well as more storage solutions, such as the pot rack above the island stove and knotty alder cabinetry with shaker panels, custom made by his son’s firm. Working with the homeowner to complete this project was a good collaboration. “When we get a lot of teamwork, we come up with a great product,” Armijo says.

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STUNNING KITCHENS: GOLD REVIVAL

When designing a kitchen, most builders and homeowners choose the cabinetry, fixtures or countertops first. But in designing this kitchen, with its large quartz kitchen island, the white appliances from GE’s Café line were the inspiration, says Mackenzie Bishop, owner of Abrazo Homes. “We found the white appliances and fell in the love with the gold tones, and we found an opportunity to do something that we were looking to do for a while,” he says. Though the appliances anchored the design, the kitchen is meant to evoke a sophisticated, yet casual, mountainstyle vibe, with high-end finishes. Located in the Paa-Ko new-home community in the East Mountains, it’s not hard to see why. The maple cabinetry, in its soft brown, and the distressed flooring softly complement the white appliances and gold fixtures. “We wanted to move away from colder colors, like cool grays, and we wanted to have warmer hues that make it feel more inviting,” says Bishop.

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From the strong lines extending from the cabinets up to the ceiling to the unique backsplash made of diamond-shaped tiles, this Corrales contemporary kitchen is geometrically refined.

Desert Sage Custom Homes Owner Steve Nakamura says he wanted to create a neutral space that would be user friendly for the homeowner. The kitchen’s quartz center island, for example, provides functional workspace, as well as plenty of entertaining space, and a trash compactor makes it easier to manage waste. The stainless steel JennAir appliances are elegant additions to the room, and a pantry keeps the quartz counters uncluttered. The real beauty of this kitchen, Nakamura says, is its simplicity and its brightness. “Natural light is extremely important to us,” he says. “People want to bring the outside inside, and there’s always just a positive aura to a house with more natural light inside.”

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by Patricia L. Garcia

photographs by Amadeus Leitner

the place to be once overgrown and underappreciated, this Los Ranchos backyard full of cottonwoods is one family’s dream space

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alking into Stacey Clegg and Andy Jones’ vibrant and lush backyard, you’d never guess the state it was in when the couple purchased the home in 2017. “The house is from the 1970s, and the lot was peaceful and quiet with pretty cottonwood trees,” remembers Clegg. “The yard was huge and had all of these beautiful trees, but it was a little daunting because the yard was a total mess. It was completely overgrown, there were vines that probably hadn’t been cut back in 30 years and the irrigation pipes were held together with duct tape.”

Despite the untamed yard, the pair saw the potential in the one-acre lot that backed up to an acequia and bosque trails, and purchased the Los Ranchos home. “We loved the property, with the big trees, and knew we could add a patio,” says Clegg. “We started designing it shortly after we moved in.”

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The architectural detail of the patios, like the wooden archwork, matches the original part of the home.

Skylights brighten the large spaces.

Jones and Clegg enlisted architect Todd Stringer, who also saw the potential of the backyard, to create a space that was both enjoyable and relaxing, but architecturally striking too. “A fundamental quality of the house, from the front at least, is its sense of expansive shelter,” Stringer says. “Broad eaves and masonry arches relate easily to the arcade of cottonwoods lining the property, and so I wanted to capture the feeling — not with more solid arches — but with something less heavy and more delicately graceful by using rhythmic and subtle spring lines that would accentuate the linear quality of the new patio structure.”

As Clegg and Jones imagined it to be, the new backyard is an oasis that the family uses as much as possible. A 16-footby-32-foot pool sits between two patios with cedar wood arches and wood plank ceilings.

One patio covers the outdoor kitchen with grill, while the second floats over the master bedroom. To prevent the patios from being too dark, Stringer added two skylights. The pool has an 18-inch water wall with eight waterfalls that come out of a planter box filled with flowers. An umbrella, geyser and bubbler accentuate “the

Left: A dining area is flanked by a large sitting area, both covered by the patio to make the outdoor living spaces accessible and comfortable all year long.

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Architect Todd Stringer says his intent was to create a space with “light and refreshing pavilions beneath the more dappled pavilion of cottonwoods well overhead.”

The family enlisted the help of Dana Stringer Interiors to create the right ambiance in their new backyard.

“The patios and pool gave it more of an indoor-outdoor living feel. Todd [Stringer] put in so much architectural detail with all the arch work that it looks like it matches the original house.”

—Stacey Clegg beach,” the pool’s Baja shelf where the couple’s young children can take a break from swimming while staying cool in the water.

“The patios and pool gave it more of an indoor-outdoor living feel,” Clegg says. “Todd put in so much architectural detail with all the arch work that it looks like it matches the original house.”

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Dubbed “the beach,” the pool’s Baja shelf is perfect for snack breaks or a quick soak.

The backyard wasn’t the only space that needed a facelift: the family room was redone to add a back door, which didn’t exist in the original home. Clegg says that the project was completed in stages, with the pool being finished in 2018. The patios came the following year, completing the outdoor space that Clegg and Jones had envisioned the moment they saw the house. Now, the yard is full with blue planters, green grass and the cottonwoods. A sitting area under the patio is ideal for staying cool, while a firepit to the side adds ambience and warmth to the yard. Just off the firepit area is a stone walking path that leads to a gate to the acequia and bosque trails. Clegg says the patio, with its 10-person table, and pool has seen plenty of use for birthday parties and impromptu dinner parties and barbecues, all pre-quarantine days, of course.

“Our house is the place to be,” she says. “People like to come to our house because it has a place to sit that’s sheltered from the sun, and there’s the pool. It’s just a really nice place to be.”

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garden party cooking with your garden harvest There’s nothing like fresh veggies, picked right from your own garden.

As more folks turn their lawns into gardens, they may find themselves looking for ways to prepare their garden harvests. Don’t fret; we’ve whipped up a few tasty ideas. Here’s how to cook from garden to table.— Patricia L. Garcia

COUSCOUS SALAD

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ROD’s WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD

Recipe by Cindy Davies, of the Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension; reprinted with permission by the Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardener Program from its Tomato Fiesta cookbooks.

Serves 8 8 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch pieces 3-4 large beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups red onion, diced 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup basil, chiffonade 1 cup cilantro, chiffonade 8 green onions, cut in thin slices, including some green stems 3 tablespoons olive oil 4-5 tablespoons sweet vinegar, such as white balsamic 1 tablespoon lemon pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons Cholula sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons salt In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Chill and serve.

Recipe by Chef Alejandro Montoya; a perfect way to use your harvested cucumbers and tomatoes.

Serves 8 4 cups Israeli couscous, cooked and cooled 1 large cucumber, peeled and small diced 1/2 medium onion, small diced 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, minced 1 small package of mint, hand-torn into small pieces 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 6 tablespoons olive oil Juice of one large lemon 3 tablespoons salt In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Chill and serve.

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GARDEN TO BAR

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SKILLET CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES & ZUCCHINI

Recipe reprinted with permission by the Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardener Program from its Tomato Fiesta cookbooks.

Serves 4 to 6 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons salt 6 chicken drumsticks or thighs 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 small zucchinis (about 8 oz.), halved lengthwise and cut into thin half-moons 4 medium tomatoes (about 1 1/4 lbs.), seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe by Isa Hendry Eaton and Jennifer Blaise Kramer, from Small Garden Style: A Design Guide for Outdoor Rooms and Containers; reprinted with permission by Tenspeed Press. Check out our review of the book on Page 72.

Serves 1 Shake up one ounce of vodka with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juices. Pour over ice with a splash of club soda and garnish with makrut lime, cilantro blossom, lavender, blackberry and mint.

Cheers!

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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, stir paprika, cayenne, chili powder and salt. Sprinkle each drumstick with 1/4 teaspoon of the spice mixture; set aside. In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot, but not smoking. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off half the oil. Add zucchini to skillet; cook over medium heat, turning occasionally until golden. Stir in tomatoes. Place chicken on top of tomatoes and zucchini. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.

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¡Salud!

by James Selby

for your viewing pleasure ith more evenings spent at home streaming movies, here are five films set within the world of wine and paired with our recommendations for an apropos bottle to enjoy while watching. (Popcorn optional.)

Sideways (2004) chronicles two friends on a bachelor party road trip to Santa Barbara wine country. Paul Giamatti heads an excellent cast in a hilarious, sometimes moving, exploration into the complexities both of relationships and wines. The breakout star is pinot noir. (Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, $28; raspberry, soft spice; a versatile character actor supporting salmon or fowl.)

Bottle Shock (2008). Alan Rickman plays true-life wine merchant Steven Spurrier, who hosted a blind tasting in Paris in 1976 of famous French and fledgling California wines. To everyone’s shock, Napa wines beat their French competitors. (Winners are Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, $45, and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, $60; the Meryl Streep and Morgan Freeman of wines.)

Back to Burgundy (2018, French; subtitles). Three siblings inherit their father’s floundering winery in the renowned Côte d’Or, and struggle to find a way to make it work. There’s charm and a realistic look at the challenges of winemaking.

(Arlaud “Oka” Bourgogne Rouge, $32; elegant leading man opposite mushrooms or roasted meats.)

Uncorked (2020). An aspiring sommelier pursues his dream in conflict with his father’s wishes of taking over the family restaurant. Uncorked, affecting, well-performed, replaces the snobby sommelier mystique with sincerity of purpose. (Bodegas LAN Reserva Rioja, $20; Spain’s most famous red; grilled lamb, sausages, pork.)

A Good Year (2006). Russell Crowe, a London bond trader, inherits a vineyard in Provence from his uncle, Albert Finney, and romance blossoms in the form of Marion Cotillard. Voilà!

Adapted from Peter Mayle’s novel, it’s a celebration of French wine and food.

(Charisse Picpoul de Pinet, $13; a sassy rising star ideal for shellfish or fried foods.)

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drink these tasty wines while binging on these wine-centered films

Above: Bodegas LAN Rioja is arguably Spain’s most famous red. A deep red wine, LAN Rioja has notes of vanilla and spices.

Below: Viña Lanciano, which produces the LAN range of wines, is located on 178 acres, hugged by Spain’s River Ebro.

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James Selby James Selby has directed wine programs in New York, Portland, and Santa Fe, where he lives and works as a wine consultant and writer.

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New Mexico’s hidden gem

The Ancestral Pueblo dwellings of Bandelier National Monument offers a glimpse into the ancient past.

Los Alamos offers Manhattan Project history — and so much more

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Los Alamos, in northern New Mexico, takes visitors from the ancient past to the Manhattan Project and beyond.

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os Alamos is a hidden gem in New Mexico. At 7,300 feet in elevation, it’s an area that is often overlooked. Yet, in taking the time to take in Los Alamos, one will find there’s more to this area than its role in the Manhattan Project.

For one, it’s a gateway to three nationally designated areas: Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve and Manhattan Project National Historical Park.

Bandelier covers more than 33,000 acres at the southern end of the Pajarito Plateau, and gives visitors a glimpse into the area’s past as it protects Ancestral Pueblo dwellings carved into rock cliffs, petroglyphs, standing masonry walls and other features created long ago.

Valles Caldera, a 13-mile-wide circular depression, is a “geologic gem” created by a volcanic eruption that took place approximately 1.25 million years ago. Today, it’s a protected area that covers 89,000 acres and draws about 120,000 annual visitors looking to enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping and trout fishing, plus cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park is the newest attraction to the area. It focuses on the science, engineering, technology and events that led to the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II. The park comprises three non-contiguous sites across the United States — Oak Ridge, Tenn.; Hanford, Wash.; and Los Alamos — all significant players in developing the

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“Los Alamos has a very rich amount of history associated with it both before the Manhattan Project and after.”

—Patrick Sullivan

Above: Learn more about the city’s history and role in national security at the Bradbury Science Museum.

Left: Valles Caldera was created by a volcanic eruption 1.25 million years ago. Today the protected area offers outside recreation opportunities, including fishing.

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are limited opportunities to see the sites and buildings at Los Alamos National Laboratory, though the institution will offer 25-person tours.

“Los Alamos has a very rich amount of history associated with it both before the Manhattan Project and after,” Sullivan says. “The outdoor amenities in and around Los Alamos are pretty nice. The hiking in the summer is popular, meanwhile the skiing in the winter is perfect. Our ski hill, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, it’s never crowded, and people can get in two or three runs during their lunch break and then head back to work. There’s no place like this.” world’s first atomic weapons.

“These three areas were the main components in the Manhattan Project,” says Patrick Sullivan, executive director of Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corp. “The enrichment of plutonium and uranium was done somewhere else. The science was developed in Los Alamos.”

Los Alamos’ site, known as Project Y, includes five destinations managed by the Department of Energy: Pond Cabin, where plutonium chemistry research took place; Battleship Bunker, which supported diagnostic tests for the Fat Man bomb; Slotin Building, where criticality research was conducted; Gun Site, a testing site for gun-assembled weapon designs known as Thin Man and Little Boy; and V-Site, where assembly work related to the Fat Man weapon took place, and where the high-explosives sphere for the Trinity device (known as the Gadget) was assembled. Project Y is not yet open to the public, but visitors can explore related sites throughout the community (like the Los Alamos History Museum and Bradbury Science Museum) in the interim.

Sullivan says there are plenty of attractions to see with any length of stay in the area. For instance, traveling for one day, visitors can see the various museums, such as the Los Alamos History Museum or the Bradbury Science Museum. The Bradbury museum offers a glimpse into the history of Los Alamos National Laboratory: its national security mission, and the broad range of exciting science and technology research to improve our nation’s future.

Sullivan says there are more than 40 interactive exhibits within the three galleries. “There are also two films shown that tell the stories of the race to build the first atomic bomb,” Sullivan says. There 68

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Three itineraries for visiting Los Alamos: 1) What to see in one day: Los Alamos History Museum Los Alamos Nature Center Bradbury Science Museum Atomic City Tours Historic Walking Tour White Rock Overlook Anderson Overlook Ashley Pond Los Alamos Skate Park Fuller Lodge Art Center 2) Got two days?

See these areas: Bandelier National Monument Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Los Alamos County Ice Rink Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center

Historic Walking Tour Los Alamos County Golf Course Valles Caldera Jemez Falls Battleship Rock 3) Staying awhile?

Here’s what to visit: Santuario de Chimayó Gilman Tunnels Northern Pueblos Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway Puyé Cliff Dwellings Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa Tent Rocks National Monument

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s people spend more time at home, gardening has seen a resurgence in popularity. No matter if you’re a seasoned gardener with prize-winning tomatoes, or a newbie with just a few seedlings in small containers, these items will help ensure that your gardening activities remain as stress free and as rewarding as possible. From helping you navigate the complexities of Southwest gardening to easier and more efficient watering to simply beautifying your space, the following garden “tools” will keep you in a green state of mind.

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Even if you planned on planting solely in ground, a few planters around the garden with flowers or herbs can help attract pollinators and provide a stylish buzz to your space. These Chantal planters, which come in eight color combinations, vary in size from 8 inches wide to 25 inches wide, giving you plenty of options for different plant groupings. Cluster the four different sizes of this glazed pottery for a display of color all year long. $59.99–$259.99, Osuna Nursery, osunanursery.com

I can’t tell you how thrilling it is to get visitors, like hummingbirds or cardinals, to my garden. Searching for a snack or some water, birds come by, but leave quickly.

No worries. At just under three feet tall, and available in multiple colors, this striking stone birdbath will bring all the birds to your yard, and you can tell neighbors your yard’s better than theirs. Or at least, full of birds. $199, Potteryland, potterylandabq.com

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With more than 30 years of Southwest gardening experience, landscape designer Judith Phillips has a lot to say about the challenges — and rewards — of growing plants in the high desert. In her book on ornamental gardening, Phillips provides insight into the region’s climate, geography and soil to help gardeners, and all with gorgeous plant photography to boot. $24.95, Albuquerque Garden Center, albuquerquegardencenter.org

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Keeping plants properly watered can be challenging, particularly when it starts to heat up. Enter the original self-watering solution: ollas.

These terracotta clay jars take the hard work out of watering. Simply bury these pots in the ground next to plants or in containers and fill with water (check daily to see if it needs refilling). Your plants will be watered slowly, and directly at the roots, as water seeps from the porous clay. Talk about easy! The ollas come in sizes ranging from one-half quart up to one gallon for varying needs. $8–$20, Growing Awareness Urban Farm/East Central Ministries, eastcentralministries.org

Pottery Barn Outdoor Plant Console Tray, Set of 3

These recycled wood planter trays are a chic addition to your gardening arsenal. The sturdy iron frame means you can use these trays in your patio to display pretty planters, store drinks while entertaining or use them as a garden bench to hold seeds, pots or small bags of soil. $399; Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com

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all about style inside or out, personal style makes any space distinct and right at home Surrounded by plants — from ground cover such as Thymus and container plants — this outdoor space is designed for entertaining.

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o you dream of a gorgeous garden, ripe with greenery, veggies and even just a place to hang when inside feels too cluttered?

We understand! If your garden is small, smallish or you just don’t have a great eye to create the feel you want, you can find help in creating your perfect outdoor space with Small Garden Style: A Design Guide for Outdoor Rooms and Containers, by Isa Hendry Eaton and Jennifer Blaise Kramer. You may be thinking that no book can help you achieve your garden goals, but just give this book a shot.

Using an easy, breezy style, Eaton and Kramer create a guide that is fun to read and easy to follow. There’s a style quiz, for example, so you can determine which garden style fits you (turns out I love color and “Color Play” is for me). Once you determine your style, don’t skip over the other styles altogether, as you’ll find great tips for any taste. In each style description, you’ll also find “recipes” with a mix of plants to include in your garden. If a full garden is too much to try, the authors cover container gardening and tips to avoid killing your plants (black thumbs, rejoice!).

Sprinkled throughout the book are garden project ideas to spruce up your garden (like converting a regular pot into a firepit), as well as a drink recipe that utilizes edible flowers. There’s a little bit of everything in this book, without it being overwhelming or unfocused.

The real gift contained in this book is that Eaton and Kramer offer practical advice utilized by the pros; real tips that you can act on, not simply an idea that never pans out in real life: “When laying out a new garden, a few line and space tricks direct us where to start and stop and how to connect pathways, patios, and planter beds.” The authors do a fantastic job of including highly technical info that never feels too complicated to implement, like a section on the essentials of visual design. The most important part of a garden is the plants, so the book covers plant selection — “A no-fail small garden is composed of highs and lows (just like real life).”

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grew up in the Philadelphia area, at a time when the Philadelphia Flyers, clad in their bright orange, black and white jerseys, were affectionately (by fans, anyway) nicknamed The Broad Street Bullies. In midsummer, the Broad Street Bullies of the Southwest arrive in New Mexico, flashing their own brilliant orange, black and white plumage. Behold, the tiny terror known as the Rufous hummingbird.

In bird-speak, rufous means “orange,” as in the cinnamon hue of a spotted towhee’s breast. In the case of the Rufous hummingbird, it’s an eye-popping, iridescent

The best hummingbird nectar recipe is a dye-free mix of 1 part white granulated sugar (not organic) to 4 parts water. Clean feeders with hot water every 2–4 days, and more frequently during the summer months. Fermented sugar water may be enjoyable for humans, but it’s deadly to hummingbirds!

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by Amy Gross tangerine. At about 3.5 inches long, the Rufous is the largest of the hummers we’ll see in New Mexico. And when they make their appearance in July — staying only until around Labor Day — they throw their size around to good effect, scaring all other hummingbirds away from the feeders they have “claimed” as their own.

All hummingbirds are territorial; the Rufous especially so. When not buzzing angrily around “its” feeder, a Rufous can be spotted perched on a branch a short distance away, glaring at all comers and contemplating its next attack.

This bizarre, aggressive behavior is disturbing to many homeowners, who only want to feed and observe these little jewels.

The Rufous seems to spend all its time chasing away intruders from feeders, but very little time actually dining at them! To combat this behavior, try spacing multiple feeders a good distance apart, and at different locations around your house. The idea being that one Rufous hummingbird can’t be in two places at once. But he will sure try.

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

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outdoors year-round Ideally located in Santa Fe’s Sierra del Norte neighborhood, this home has great views of the Jemez Mountains and of downtown Santa Fe. That makes this outdoor kitchen and patio perfect for entertaining, or for simply enjoying an al fresco meal. “The homeowners were looking to entertain in the evening hours and wanted to enjoy the beautiful skies here,” says Bonifacio Armijo, owner of Building Adventures Unlimited. Architect Paul Dickel and metal fabricator GFC Precision artfully designed a space that is both functional and beautiful, evident in the cedar and powder-coated I-beams. The space is usable year-round, as the fireplace adds warmth and ambiance, and radiant flooring was installed. As the weather heats up, the homeowners are happy to use the space for a simple morning breakfast and coffee.

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