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16 Life+Style Southwest Custom entry gates make big statements; Moll Anderson reveals the secret to remaining a couple during the chaos of a remodel; timeless, midcentury modern chairs; Steve Thomas on restoration versus renovation; water-conserving purple pipe systems; and more.

28 Design Studio

Santa Fe’s top designers create an “ancient-future” for ShowHouse Santa Fe.

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78 Su Libro Find inspiration in salvaged materials, architectural challenges, and retro design in three new books.

72 Su Cocina The power couple behind Albuquerque’s Jennifer James 101 creates clean, American cuisine and shares a delicious recipe for caraway-crusted pork belly.

88 Adios This bedroom may keep you awake at night, but it’s a real hoot.

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California modern comes to Albuquerque in a crisp, clean Nob Hill remodel by Paul W. Kenderdine Inc. Above: Gates like this one on Santa Fe’s Canyon Road, which was made by La Puerta Originals, help define a home’s curb appeal.

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oday’s New Mexico homes are made with great sensitivity to the environment, with recycled materials often part of the construction. In this issue of Su Casa, we recognize the magic that can occur when old things breathe new life into our homes. Or how a new approach can transform an old, tired property into a cheerful space.

My favorite example in this issue is builder Paul Kenderdine’s remodel of a cramped midcentury home that just happened to be located a few short blocks from Albuquerque’s hip and desirable Nob Hill neighborhood. In a leap of faith, the homeowners acquired the property based on the view, and with the help of their builder transformed and updated it into a clean, contemporary gem that captures stunning Sandia vistas and offers beautiful, open entertaining and outdoor spaces.

Also in this issue we see how old items such as scavenged doors and beams can, when well executed, be made new again and transform a space. The use of salvaged and reclaimed materials, such as a century-old railroad trestle that became the entry arch in a Santa Fe home, is the ultimate green building practice. In fact, it’s one of the reasons this home earned LEED Platinum certification. Salvaged materials have recently enjoyed a huge assortment of encore purposes, from creating wall dividers and walkways to gates and furniture. The list goes on.

A final example of breathing new life into an old property is ShowHouse Santa Fe, where a group of dedicated interior designers did a room-by-room redesign of a long-vacant, 13,000-square-foot estate. Thinking of both ancient and future elements, they completely transformed the somewhat dated 1920s-era home with its modern addition into a seamless flow of beautiful, intimate spaces with a contemporary quality.

Renovation allows us to cherish and remember the history of old materials—we get to witness them in their new incarnation.

Whether you’re updating your home or your life, it can be made new all over again. The thrill comes in the discovery.

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den of antiquity Marty Wilkinson loved I Dream of Jeannie. “I wanted my own genie bottle!” she says with a laugh. The interior designer and owner of Metamorphosis, a Santa Fe–based home staging firm, realized her own genie bottle fantasy when she created this Moroccan-inspired den for ShowHouse Santa Fe 2014.

Following ShowHouse’s broad theme (“AncientFuture”), Wilkinson started with butterflies, her company’s logo, lining the walls with real specimens by artist Christopher Marley and using their brilliant colors and iridescence as a jumping off point for the rest of the three-story space. Metallics in the kaleidoscope of custom-designed pillows, vintage furniture upholstery, a custom wall finish by Beckye Fargason, and sexy, retro lighting add to the room’s bohemian, hippie vibe. This is one fun, crazy, crash pad! See other great room makeovers from ShowHouse Santa Fe 2014 in “A Visit to the AncientFuture,” page 28.

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Above: “In the Southwest, especially in Santa Fe, gates are such a part of the architectural aesthetic,” says Melissa Coleman, president of La Puerta Originals Inc. (lapuertaoriginals.com).

Unlike other parts of the country, where manicured lawns often define a home’s curb appeal, homeowners in New Mexico frequently embellish the Spanish architecture with design details like the door-within-a-door design of this regal wooden entry. La Puerta Originals, which uses salvaged materials almost exclusively, boasts nearly five acres of reclaimed wood and antique doors in their inventory.

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Right: More Than Gates’ (morethangates.com) owner Arthur “Ahren” Edelhoff designed this striking pedestrian entrance from tubular raw steel, then painted it bronze. Edelhoff notes, “Even when people ask for a gate that’s like another one, I make a small change,” so that the owner always has bragging rights to a true original. This particular gate came with a code latch to secure small children inside the courtyard, safe from nearby traffic.

Above: The Concord A++ is just one of Albuquerque-based Amazing Gates’ (amazinggates.com) original designs that have made the company wildly successful with homeowners and contractors all over the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. The company specializes in top-quality products that are easy to install without welding or painting. Owner and CEO Ken Helfer explains that Amazing Gates’ hot dip galvanized manufacturing process makes their gates perfect for all environments: “It’s galvanized inside and out and powdered, which means we can sell gates to very humid environments like Florida, the deep South, or Hawaii, and not have to worry about corrosion.”

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Whether designed for privacy or panache, entry gates make big statements

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Left: This homeowner turned to Gate-It (gate-it.com), Albuquerque’s “automatic access specialists,” for a design in keeping with the home’s Tuscan aesthetic.

The design features a unique convex middle section that enhances the ornamental steel work. An additional patina gives it a bronzelike appearance.

According to president and owner Aaron Dixon, all of Gate-It’s products are designed and built in their own shop.

A gate can say “come in” or “keep out.” Either way, beauty and detail need not be sacrificed for functionality.

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Courtesy of Taos Door & Hardware Company

Below: “I’m a door maker,” says Peter Barlow of Taos Door & Hardware Company (taosdoor.com). “My inspiration comes from old world pieces. I like heavy, thick gates.” He built this gate from Spanish cedar and hand-finished it for a rustic flair, adding iron strapping from his inhouse welding shop. Waterproof blue paint and a copper cap help it stand up to Northern New Mexico weather. Barlow also notes that his shop is “100 percent solar electric–powered.”

Above: This handsome wrought iron entry gate comes courtesy of Rio Rancho Ironworks, Inc. (rioranchoironworks.com), owned by Edward Luna. This gate, like many of the custom gates made by the company, was designed to fit a specific space, in this case an arched entryway. Rio Rancho Ironworks specializes in custom wrought iron fabrication for both automated and manual gates, promising that no job is too big or too small.

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by Moll Anderson

surviving the chaos The secrets to remaining a couple during a home remodel

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hey say that remodeling or building a home is often a huge catalyst for divorce. Hmm! I say if the process splits you up, then you weren’t living with the partner/soul mate who was meant for you. It’s true that creating (or re-creating) a home is one of the greatest tests a couple will face. It puts your relationship under a magnifying glass, bringing everything to the forefront— positive and negative.

If only you could design or remodel a home with a significant other before moving in together or getting married! You’d learn so much about yourself—as well as your prospective lifetime partner: how they feel about money, how they handle stress, how they adapt to situations, even how they treat others. Think about it. During a remodel, every emotion you have will be put to the test.

Remember, you create your life. Just because you’ve heard all those horror stories about remodeling nightmares and contractors fleeing with your money doesn’t mean you should roll over and accept that to be true for you and your mate. If you approach the journey of remodeling with an open mind and a positive mental attitude, you can decide to create a new perspective for the process. Whether it’s one room or an entire “mow down,” you can make the experience one that will actually be very rewarding and bonding for your relationship and that will truly enhance your soon-to-be new home.

Before calling even one contractor, first ask each other these questions: • How will you make decisions?

• Will you respect the decisions you’re making now and stick to the plan?

• Who will make the day-to-day decisions?

• When is it important to make a joint decision?

• Is this budget really the budget?

• Do you agree to visualize the process and experience it in a positive way?

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Moll Anderson

Once you have covered all the hot buttons, sit down with your spouse or significant other and make an agreement in writing. If you can easily answer these questions without a major altercation, you’re off to a fabulous start.

If you’re going to enter into a remodeling situation, you need to be realistic. Whatever your budget is, double it! Meaning, if you can’t afford to spend one penny over your original budget, then you need a better plan. You will go over. “Double” is the true budget.

Moll Anderson is a television and radio host, interior designer, life stylist, and author of three books, including Change Your Home, Change Your Life. She and her husband are part-time residents of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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During a remodel, every emotion you have will be put to the test.

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Above: The front entry to Moll’s home before its remodel. Opposite: The entry, transformed.

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Money is the number one issue that causes stress during a renovation project. If you’re purchasing an old house, you need to do your homework and make both shortand long-range plans—especially if money is tight. Next, you need to find the right contractor. Word of mouth is still truly the best way. Be sure your contractor is licensed in your area, and don’t begin without a written agreement. Remember, it’s all your truth and your perspective. If you jointly make the decision to be realistic and enjoy the process, you really can change your home, and change your life.

Above: Moll Anderson reviews blueprints with her contractor during the design phase of a home renovation.

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Life+Style Southwest

by Cristina Olds

midcentury marvels Timeless, innovative chairs from history’s most gifted designers Renowned Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner famously said, “If only you could design just one good chair in your life . . . . But you simply cannot.” The irony, of course, is that Wegner designed more than 500 good chairs, many of which are still in use today. The trend-resistant chairs reproduced here, many commissioned for specific projects in the 1930s to the 1960s by leading architects and furniture designers, are snappy, sexy additions to many of today’s home styles.

Barcelona Chair Conceived for the king and queen of Spain at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, the Barcelona Chair represents the epitome of modern furniture. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe aimed to “harmonize the old and new in our civilization,” allegedly basing the seamless, crisscrossing steel frame on the folding chairs used by Roman aristocracy. $5,429, Knoll, knoll.com

Oyster Lounge Chair Although this foam upholstered shell chair by designer Pierre Paulin screams “the ’60s,” its design remains timeless. The seat appears to float above the minimalist frame, which is available in chrome or powder coat. $2,998, Hive Modern hivemodern.com

Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Longue This adjustable “long chair” is constructed of triple chrome–plated steel with a lacquered steel base and an authentic cowhide fur–covered foam cushion and headrest. Designed by the influential Swiss architect Le Corbusier in 1928 with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, the chair was meant for ultimate relaxation, offering a variety of reclining angles. $4,335, Design Within Reach, dwr.com 22

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Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman With a more relaxed look than many of the contemporary designs of its time, his now-iconic lounge chair was Charles Eames’s embodiment of “a well-used first baseman’s mitt.” He and his wife Ray created this chair for Academy Award–winning director Billy Wilder in 1956 to provide him with a relaxing place to take catnaps on film sets. $4,579, Design Warehouse designwarehousesantafe.com

Knoll Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman Inspired by Florence Knoll’s suggestion of a “chair that is like a basket full of pillows,” Eero Saarinen designed the Womb chair for comfort and security more from the shell shape than the cushioning. Saarinen convinced a boat builder to experiment with fiberglass for the streamlined look. $4,999, Design Warehouse, designwarehousesantafe.com

Bertoia Side Chair Italian-born American designer Henry Bertoia described the collection of formed wire frame chairs he made for Knoll as “mainly made of air . . . space passes right through them.” The sturdy, industrial chair, created in 1952 with a minimalist vinyl seat cushion, works indoors and out. $748, Knoll, knoll.com

Risom 654 Lounge Chair by Knoll Danish-born Jens Risom’s original lounge chair was made for Knoll in the early 1940s of wood and woven cotton webbing—materials not subject to wartime restrictions.

Today’s chair (shown here in clear maple frame and nylon webbing in licorice) is as sturdy as it is timeless. Frame also available in walnut and ebonized maple.

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as good as old

What determines whether a project is a restoration or a renovation?

Left: Steve Thomas, working on the restoration/renovation of Sea Cove Cottage.

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eople often ask what the difference is between a renovation and a restoration, and honestly, the answer entails many shades of gray. There’s an old saying: “This is my grandfather’s ax. My father replaced the head, and I replaced the handle.” So if all the parts have been replaced, is it the same ax?

An example of pure restoration is James Madison’s Montpelier. Montpelier started out as Madison’s personal house, but he added onto it when he married Dolly and added again when he became president. It was expanded significantly and turned into a grand manse by subsequent owners. In the full archeological

restoration that commenced in 2001, the decision was made to restore the building back to its 1860 iteration, when it was a true presidential mansion. The result was as meticulous and accurate a restoration as is possible.

For us mere mortals, our projects may involve a bit of both renovation and restoration, like my current project, a small Shingle-style Victorian built in 1905.

The house needed some serious TLC, but it was basically in good shape and was in its original condition, making it a perfect candidate for what you might call a layman’s restoration/renovation.

I decided to keep the exterior fully intact, replacing the cedar shingles on the

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gable ends with new ones, and the clapboard siding on the first story with new cedar clapboards. I’ve replaced the porch columns and the porch railing. It needed a new roof, and though I would have liked to have used cedar shingles like the original, at more than twice the cost of asphalt shingles it was not in the budget. Still, the exterior renovation will “restore” the house pretty much to its original look.

Inside it’s all renovation. We’re keeping the room configuration the same as the original, but we’re replacing the dated kitchen with a modern one. Same with the bathrooms, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and so forth. In the end it will look and feel like an old house, but it will function like a new one.

Steve Thomas is a home renovation expert and the spokesperson for Habitat for Humanity International.

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One of the first principles of restoration is that as much as possible of the original material, or “fabric” of a building, be preserved. The Montpelier project went to great lengths to find original bits of the building that had been repurposed elsewhere in the building, and then return them to their original places in the structure. This obviously is very costly, and while justifiable for a presidential mansion, not so much for a project like mine, even if I could afford it.

So, purists might argue that Sea Cove Cottage is not a restoration at all but merely a sympathetic renovation. I would agree on technical grounds, but given the rate at which old neighborhoods and old structures are disappearing in the United States, I think it’s worth encouraging renovators to keep the look of their houses as original as possible.

Yes, it will cost a bit more and take a bit more time, but for me, the satisfaction of keeping the 1905 “streetscape” of this little Maine fishing village historically in tune is well worth it.

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snowbirds Dark-eyed juncos love New Mexico winters

by Tom Smylie

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n the fall, mountain birds migrate to lower elevations seeking warmth and food. What we in Central and Northern New Mexico might think of as fairly inhospitable weather in the winter is just perfect for one of these welcome mountain migrants: the dark-eyed junco.

These rather tame and abundant birds are easily identified by their pink bills and white outer tailfeathers. Some have rusty backs, pinkish sides, and even black hoods over their heads—almost like they’ve been dipped upside-down in black ink. The juveniles have a streaked breast; easily confused with sparrows, they can be differentiated by those white outer tail feathers.

There are geographic variations in color and color patterns in the dark-eyed junco, and at one time, these color variations were considered to be different species of juncos. Their frequent interbreeding has made the color variations one species, however, and since 1973 scientists have lumped them together as a single species, the “dark-eyed junco.” There are also white-winged and Mexican juncos, but they’re not common in New Mexico.

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You could have it all.

You’ll often see these small members of the finch family hopping about, shuffling mouse-like as they search the ground for small seeds. They’re big fans of backyard feeders and are easy to attract by keeping food and water supplies filled. As they’re moving about feeding, they emit a varied musical trill call, which ends in a sharp “dit-dit.”

Juncos pair up in late February to April and soon return to their summer mountain habitats of forest and meadows where they nest on the ground. They’ll have two broods of four eggs per year, with the young leaving the nest in just two weeks.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Nature is loved by what is best in us.” As I watch the juncos scurrying about at snow-covered feeders, I think of his quote with a smile. These adorable little birds do indeed bring out what is best in me.

Tom Smylie, from Edgewood, New Mexico, is a retired wildlife biologist affiliated with the World Center for Birds of Prey.

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a visit to the Ancient-Future Metallics and self-expression shine at the second annual ShowHouse Santa Fe

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The balcony of Casa La Luna’s master suite, which features furniture from Moss Outdoor, overlooks an overscaled chessboard and miles of breathtaking Santa Fe views.

“I wanted a salon feel for the living room, which looked baronial,” says David Naylor (David Naylor Interiors). The American Empire chair in the foreground was meticulously re-covered in a metallic crocodile fabric, which plays richly off the mother of pearl coffee table from Ironies.

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ver two weekends last October, 26 of Santa Fe’s top interior and landscape designers and one artistin-residence filled a vacant 13,000-square-foot home with a dazzling display of furnishings and décor for ShowHouse Santa Fe 2014. A feast for the senses, every single inch of the interior of the expansive estate known as Casa La Luna, a listing with Barker Realty/Christie’s International Real Estate, was decorated—over 20 rooms, hallways, and outdoor areas.

ShowHouse founders and cochairs David Naylor (David Naylor Interiors) and Jennifer Ashton (Jennifer Ashton Interiors) challenged the participating designers with an intriguing theme: “Ancient-Future,” and also encouraged them to celebrate metallics. Both the theme and the use of metallics brought the different spaces together cohesively.

Naylor and Ashton, along with other veteran designers like Lisa Samuel (Samuel Design Group) and Annie O’Carroll (Annie O’Carroll Interior Design), worked side-by-side with relative newcomers Chandler Prewitt (Chandler Prewitt Design), Erica Ortiz (NeuBleu Interior Design), and Heather and Matt French (French & French Interiors), among others, to create a wonderland of design inspiration.

The interpretation of “Ancient-Future” was left to each participant, but the house, which was comprised of a section built in the 1920s as well as a modern addition, naturally lent itself to the theme. The designers had a field day: Mary Ann Salomone (centsible decorating) combined a Renaissanceinspired floor cloth with thoroughly modern IKEA window coverings for her music and art conservatory. Mandana Nowroozian (David Naylor Interiors) designed ottomans for her entry that married traditional ball-and-claw legs with chic, hide-covered cushions. By introducing multiuse furniture into the nanny’s room, Karen Rizzo (K. Rizzo Interior Design & Consultation) brought modernism to a historically significant role in the home.

Noting that show houses in other cities have cited difficulty in getting “well-heeled designers to not overdesign,” Naylor says he was extremely proud of Santa Fe’s second effort. “Our designers put together beautifully appropriate rooms. Every one of them had high meaning and high impact.”

Proceeds from ShowHouse benefited Dollars4Schools.org and the Lensic Performing Arts Center’s Youth in Performing Arts Education Programs.

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Left: The kitchen, says Edy Keeler (Core Value Interiors), is the kids’ hangout.

Her “Ancient-Future” inspirations: the Lost City of Atlantis and the “bawdy seaside resort that is, or was, Atlantic City.” Keeler imagined the children sitting at the leather and aluminum swivel chair at the desk “chasing dreams or doing hobbies and homework in this space filled with evocative icons of fun and frolic.”

Right: Jeff Fenton, Chris Martinez, and Kendra Henning (Reside Home) used the family room’s low ceilings to their advantage, engaging the space with metallic paint and an overscaled celestial chandelier circled by playful koi fish. “We unapologetically mixed silver, gold, bronze, and copper all in the same living space,” says Fenton.

“Our goal was to demonstrate this trend with a bold, luxe statement.”

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In decorating the loggia, design students Jessica Savage (Annie O’Carroll Interior Design) and Levia O’Neill (LOV Interior Design Studio) were inspired by “a postapocalyptic luxury, of going back to basic in a very raw sense with leather hides, crystals, and lots of beautiful old wood,” says Savage.

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Below: Jennifer Ashton’s (Jennifer Ashton Interiors) Asianinspired master suite was comprised of four parts: a sitting room, a dressing room, the master bath, and the master bedroom. In the sitting room, a rattan lounger, minimal décor, and Danielle Frankenthal’s “Moon Series” paintings (Wade Wilson Art) created the serene and peaceful sanctuary Ashton had envisioned.

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Above: With their bedroom suite located in the 1920s-built section of the house, Robin Smith and Megan Smith (who operate Smith Design llc with their sister Janen Korth) wanted to create a sense of place.

Changing the green walls to a mustard hue and hand-painting the bay window frame feminized the room and made the woodwork pop.

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love story A purposeful remodel creates a wealth of familial riches for a Westside couple

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evin Daniels still has a photograph of the trailer home he and his wife Leonor lived in when they were first married. And he still gets misty-eyed when thinking about it. The cramped, 1970s-era single-wide is a far cry from the romantic, 8,100-square-foot Northern New Mexico–style home they live in today on Albuquerque’s Westside, but as Leonor is quick to point out in her softly accented English, “Having a big house doesn’t make you happy. We were just as happy then as we are now.”

Well, maybe that’s not entirely true. These days, there are three beautiful grandchildren in the picture, and there is no doubt that Leonor and Kevin (aka Nana and Ampa) are delighted beyond measure to have these treasures in their lives.

In fact, they both say, they built—or rather, remodeled—their home, which is perched on an overlook right on the Rio Grande River, for their grandchildren.

“We were looking to build a place that when our grandkids visit, they didn’t want to leave,” says Kevin, the founder of Daniels Family Funeral Services, from which he recently retired. “We wanted a place where we could create incredible memories for them over the next 10 years.”

A single groin arch overlooks the custom-designed wine room, which is enclosed in glass on three sides. Now it can be enjoyed, gallery-style, from the kitchen, the living room, and even the hallway.

Opposite: The majestic beams of the great room’s cathedral ceiling were sandblasted to remove their whitewashed finish. Now stained a dark wood, they give the great room the gravitas it deserved.

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Ruiz converted the thick corner walls into what are essentially butt-glazed windows and added a 21-foot bifold door to create a panoramic view from within the home, not just from the outdoor patio. Windows and doors from Sierra Pacific Windows; flagstone from Rocky Mountain Stone.

The adult area of the backyard houses a fire pit, a simple chair pad where Kevin can enjoy a cigar, and a magnificent view of the Rio Grande and beyond. The “oxbow” of the river is seen in the far background.

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The couple met in 1979 in Bloomfield, New Mexico, where Kevin was a police officer and Leonor a cook in a Mexican restaurant. At the time he spoke no Spanish and she no English, but theirs was a “crazy love story,” says Kevin, which has continued over more than three decades. Along the way the couple has been blessed with two children and (so far) three grandchildren—the driving forces behind their remodel.

They considered buying a home, but not one they visited could match the vistas from their own: the river, including its picturesque oxbow, the bosque, and downtown Albuquerque. “I said to Leonor, let’s talk about making this house 21st-century new and spend the money here, because the property we have here is one-of-a-kind,” says Kevin. Leonor agreed, and after reading the cover story on Chris and Nicole Wasco Bauman’s home in the Summer 2012 issue of Su Casa, the couple contacted the home’s designer and builder, Diego Ruiz of Diego Handcrafted Homes.

The Cuban-born Ruiz came to architecture and home building via a career in graphic design and illustration, which partially explains the artistic vision and painstaking detail he brings to each of his meticulously designed and crafted homes. “I’m a very involved, hands-on builder. I approach each home I design as if I were building it for my own family,” says Ruiz, a Certified Green Professional (CGP) designer. He is also a self-described “kid at heart,” immediately grasping Kevin and Leonor’s imperative to remodel their home for their beloved grandbabies. Albuquerque-based interior designer Laura Myers of Laura Myers Interiors, who had collaborated with

Left: Leonor’s kitchen was configured so that she can enjoy the views from deep within the home while prepping for a meal. Her guests, meanwhile, can hang around the generous island designed and built

by Woodlife Custom Craft.

A fully stocked “baking center” (the former kitchen) is located behind the range alcove. The backsplash is a vintage clay Spanish tile from Arizona Tile.

The family room is centered around a stacked stone fireplace Ruiz designed to replace one located behind where the mirror is now. Working with interior designer Myers, the homeowners opted for neutrals and warm browns to complement the stacked stone, the custom woodwork, and the beautiful coved ceiling with vigas from Wholesale Timber & Viga.

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Right: “Understanding how people feel and live, how they enjoy their spaces, and meeting those needs is what makes great architecture,“ says design-builder Diego Ruiz (on left). His collaborations with interior designer Laura Myers work well, he says, “because we sharpen each other.”

The feeling is mutual for Myers, who has been a designer for 33 years: “Diego truly cares not only about space but about design. He has a great artistic eye.”

“We were looking to build a place that when our grandkids visit, they didn’t want to leave.”—Kevin Daniels “Anything you can cook in a regular oven, you can cook in a wood-fired oven,” notes Kevin.

He and Leonor use theirs to cook fish, meats, pizza, breads, cakes, and eggplant parmesan.

The sumptuous master bath features travertine tile on the floors and handmade glazed ceramic tile in the bath surround, all from Stonewood Flooring.

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Ruiz on the Bauman home, was brought in to consult on materials, finishes, and colors. With a bevy of skilled craftsman, contractors, and artisans also on the project, it turned out to be a design-build dream team.

“When I design a remodel, I always want to make sure that you can’t tell the difference between the old and the new—that you fuse that seam,” Ruiz says. Myers agrees: “It’s imperative that a remodel integrate with the existing home. We incorporated washed brick in the arched area of the kitchen and wine room for an authentic look, and I felt strongly that the wood floors should look like they’d aged in place.” Indeed, the old-growth walnut gives the home warmth, with a patina that makes it look like it’s been there for years.

Initially the remodel was to entail a family room addition, a breakfast nook, a kitchen upgrade, and a pool. Kevin was also determined to upgrade the electrical service in the house, the HVAC system, and the alarm system.

But as these projects tend to do, the scope of the remodel nearly doubled over the 12 months of the build, with a more elaborate negative-edge pool built within elegantly functional hardscaping (designed by Ruiz) and seasonally appropriate landscaping; a gut of the master suite and the addition of a second-story deck off the master; the creation of a gorgeous, glassenclosed wine room and a three-sided wet bar off the rear portal; and even the conversion of an old pantry into a linen room where Leonor can see, display, and easily access her cherished collection of table linens.

Above: Finishes and textiles were chosen that would evoke the home’s Northern New Mexico authenticity. The romantic melding of traditional style and comfort is evident in every single room.

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“A fire brings a dead house to life,� says Leonor. No fewer than eight fireplaces grace the home, including the pizza oven in the kitchen and this romantic kiva in the entry courtyard.

Leonor’s favorite room in the entire home is her linen room, with custom shelving, drawers, and hangers that allow her to display, store, and admire her cherished table linens.

Hundreds of strategically placed LED lights bring the spectacular backyard to life. The centerpiece is the stunning negative-edge pool built by Pelican Pools.

On the far right, serpentine stone walls mimic the curves of the Rio Grande River just beyond.

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“When I design, I try to appeal to all of the senses,” says Diego Ruiz. The Roman splash pad is not only visually striking, but pleasant to listen to. Not suprisingly, it’s also a huge hit with the grandchildren.

The homeowners are heavy-duty entertainers, and they put their remodeled home to the test when they hosted a dinner party for 150 guests. Afterward, Kevin marveled, “We could have fit another 100 here, comfortably.”

A sculptural corner nicho marks the end of a hallway.

To the left is a desk custom-built by Woodlife Custom Craft. Even when the desk is overflowing with papers, clutter disappears simply by pulling the doors shut— an ideal amenity when guests come to visit.

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The kitchen was greatly expanded to include a large, granite-clad cooking and prep area, as well as what Leonor calls a “baking center” behind the main kitchen. “It’s where I can make a big mess and not worry about cleaning, because the [guest-facing area] of the kitchen still looks good.” But when she worried that she wouldn’t be able to see the north- and south-facing views of the river from the prep station in her kitchen, Ruiz converted the living room’s thick corner walls, which were on a 45-degree angle to the river, into what are essentially butt-glazed windows, softened with a white mullion to maintain the adobe-style integrity of the home. Adding a 21-foot bifold door from Sierra Pacific Windows blurred the indoor-outdoor lines even further and created a panoramic view from within the home, not just from the outdoor patio.

So what was designed for the grandchildren—the special guests for whom the home was remodeled? A Roman fountain splash pad next to the pool, an outdoor playground, and an indoor playroom, among other things. “The first thing they do when they get here is run to that playroom and see what new toys Ampa and Nana have bought for them,” says Kevin with a grandfatherly grin. “And I want to tell you, every penny we spent is paid back in dividends watching our grandkids enjoy their time in our home. It’s priceless.”

Kevin and Leonor entertain regularly, from intimate dinner parties to events of up to 150 guests. But not surprisingly, they say they most enjoy sharing their home with family and close friends. Diego Ruiz, who is proud to be considered among the latter, credits his clients with blessing everyone involved with the project with the genuine warmth, generosity, and hospitality that come naturally to them. With love factored into every detail, this is a home custom-designed for celebrating life and creating priceless family memories.

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coming home A green and gorgeous hillside home in Santa Fe is a gallery for a lifetime of collected treasures

As the sun begins to set, the home begins to glow. Hidden at the end of the expansive contemporary portal at the rear of the house is a 7.194-kilowatt photovoltaic system, which helps the home produce more energy than it uses.

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t says a lot about the allure of New Mexico when people who have traveled the globe decide to make the Land of Enchantment their permanent home. After many years with the U.S. Department of State, New Mexico native Susie Summers knew there was only one place she wanted to build her house: in the hills outside of Santa Fe. Though a newcomer to the state, her husband, Jerry Render, brought his own passions to the project. The couple’s first item of business: finding the right spot and the ideal design to call home.

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Architect Gabe Browne, with Santa Fe–based Praxis Design/Build, was recommended to the couple after working on a home for one of their colleagues at the State Department. Browne says he learned from working with that earlier client that the itinerant-by-nature lifestyle of government workers lends itself to two things: the collection of mementos and an associated love of those treasures as a sort of family that moves with them from country to country.

“Lots of clients come to me with things that are very important to them that the house needs to surround, but in this case really what we did was think of Susie and Jerry’s home as a gallery,” Browne explains. “It’s a showcase for the objects that represent the stories of their lives.”

“Every single thing in here we can tell you where we got it, what we were

Santa Fe–based Rippel Metal Fabrication custom-crafted the pivoting, steel entry door.

To the immediate left of the entry (or straight ahead in this photo) is the ultra-private guest wing with sound-limiting serpentine walls.

On a clear day—and there are many—you can see past Eldorado all the way to the Galisteo Basin.

From their rear portal, and indeed from most of the living areas inside their home, Susie Summers and Jerry Render enjoy views of the foothills, the Galisteo Basin, and the Ortiz Mountains.

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Built-in geometric shelves were designed so Susie and Jerry could “display and see many of their things that have been packed away in shipping containers,” says Gabe Browne. One of the homeowners’ favorite treasures: an old door from Morocco (left), which, after having traveled the world, now has a special place outside the kitchen.

“I knew when I started unpacking that I had been collecting for this house my whole life, because it looks great,” says Susie, who now has space for every one of her treasures.

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A synthesis of contemporary and organic materials, massive steel girders intersect with wood beams in the open-concept living areas. Whether in the kitchen (on the right), at the dining table, or in the living room, the homeowners have direct access to their south-facing views via the floor-to-ceiling windows from Williams Window & Door.

A lighted alcove next to the dining table houses an oil painting purchased at an artists’ market in the Republic of Georgia. Zulu baskets acquired in South Africa rest on top.

doing when we got it, and what was happening in our lives during the time. There’s a story about everything,” says Susie. “I wanted a view, and I wanted a place to showcase my stories—our stories.” Space was necessary not only for the keepsakes, but to accommodate visiting friends and family members as well.

For all her fondness of everything New Mexican, Susie, who grew up in Socorro, wasn’t clear on a design, but knew she did not want a typical Santa Fe–style faux adobe. “I always enjoyed being ‘New Mexican’ abroad, but then I got back to New Mexico and realized that everyone was New Mexican here. I just wanted the essence of New Mexico.”

After sharing some rough sketches of their ideas with Browne, Susie notes, “It really wasn’t Gabe’s typical style of house. But as we talked to him about what we wanted, he ‘got’ us completely. He got that the house is kind of a backdrop for our things; he figured out how to build it without any steps—this house has not one step; and he figured out exactly how to position the house on this piece of property.” The 5,000-square-foot soft contemporary filled with distinctive art is built on the side of a mountain; its bank of picture windows faces due south, as Jerry points out with pride. On a clear day—and there are many—you can see past Eldorado all the way to the Galisteo Basin.

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Repurposed as an oversized archway, a reclaimed railroad trestle from the Lucin Cutoff in Utah announces the entry to the home. Soothing, neutral gray tinting in the diamond plaster walls allows art and collectibles to stand out, like the red lacquerware pot from Burma and the collection of copper cooking pots beneath it from the Republic of Georgia.

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was the project manager tasked with relocating its Bangkok offices and creating the first LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) USAID property outside of the United States. When he and Susie decided to build rather than buy their new home in Santa Fe, they agreed that they were going to “walk the talk” regarding green building— and once committed, they went all in: “We did solar, thermal, and photovoltaic,” Jerry says. “And when Gabe would ask ‘Should we put a little more in?’, my answer was always yes, for energy efficiency.”

That can be a pricey commitment, as known by anyone with even a cursory familiarity with the U.S. Green Building Council Institute’s LEED rating system, which is typically much more stringent than local or regional guidelines. To walk that talk, Jerry and Susie had Browne install two active solar energy systems. One is connected to the local grid. The home is officially a net-zero energy home, which means it produces more energy than it uses. The other system heats the house’s water, which is stored in two tanks that hold over 200 gallons each and is then pumped into the radiant heating system to warm the house in cold weather.

But in contrast to those modern efficiencies, it’s actually ancient technology that makes the house easy to heat and cool. The home’s curved interior walls are adobe and the floors concrete. In conjunction with that south-

A slab of cedar from the Gila Wilderness serves as the most simple of countertops in the powder room, adorned with a striking vessel sink from Stone Forest and sleek fixtures from Santa Fe By Design. In contrast, the modern master bath (below) embraces glossy surfaces and luxury conveniences.

The recess above the fireplace could have been a simple rectangle, but architect Gabe Browne clearly had fun playing with depth and shape to create a space for both twoand three-dimensional art pieces.

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Enormous columns support the rear portal’s beams, which are capped with steel to stave off the elements. The home is exceptionally well sited on the hilly, five acre-lot to capture southfacing views and maximize solar gain.

Built-in end-cap shelving houses a collection of well-used cookbooks in the clean, comfortable kitchen. Custom maple cabinetry by Horta’s Handcrafted Woodworks; granite countertops from Colonial Stone.

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The homeowners agreed that they were going to “walk the talk” regarding green building. Once committed, they went all in.

Faced eastward, a vintage Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Longue makes a guest suite the perfect spot for reading or napping.

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Hung in a place of honor within an exposed adobe wall at the entrance to the home is a well-traveled bell that Susie purchased in Shanghai. It spent some time in Bangkok before coming to New Mexico.

Susie and Jerry’s eclectic art and furnishings reflect their shared history as global travelers.

Right: The sunroom, whose décor Jerry winkingly refers to as “Asian-Africanpawn-shop– inspired,” is separated gently from the main living areas and takes full advantage of the spectacular southern views.

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facing view Jerry is so proud of, these materials help keep the house—including the 1,600-square-foot heated garage—from overheating in warm seasons and also from losing its heat in colder weather. The serpentine walls, notes Browne, also provide acoustic privacy.

A few months after convincing his clients to open their home to Haciendas—A Parade of Homes last August, Browne received the official word that the house he designed and built for Susie and Jerry had been awarded LEED Platinum certification—the highest LEED rating bestowed by the GBCI for environmental responsibility and an efficient use of resources. It was quite a coup for the homeowners, the architect, and the build team.

Pleased as Susie is that her house is one of a relatively few in New Mexico with this distinction, her connection to it runs even deeper than its green sensibilities. When the community recently built a new well, old surveys were pulled out to figure out where best to drill. Susie was astonished to see a familiar name on the surveys. “This whole canyon is served by community wells, and my father, who was a groundwater geologist, did all those hydrology surveys in this whole area 40 years ago,” she says. “I feel like I’ve been reborn. I am home.”

the highest honor Here are just a few of the green and earth-friendly features that earned this home LEED Platinum certification.

ENERGY-SAVING FEATURES: Solar powered and heated Solar hot water panels Solar cell system High-efficiency boiler and water heater High-efficiency light fixtures with dimmers High-efficiency appliances Extra-thick insulation Optimal placement for solar gain Interior adobe walls No air conditioning necessary WATER-SAVING FEATURES: Low-flow fixtures Efficient irrigation system Xeriscaping Rain runoff capture Minimal paving Collection of rain and snow off roof GREEN CONSTRUCTION FEATURES: Quality materials and construction techniques High-efficiency quality windows Forest-friendly framing Reusable building materials Recycled/reclaimed materials Tight site Non-toxic pest control INDOOR AIR QUALITY FEATURES: Efficient ventilation Garage ventilation Radiant heat valves

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transformation A comprehensive remodel removes all traces of a midcentury Nob Hill home—except the glorious view

It’s hard to imagine that this crisp, modernist home in Nob Hill was once a typical New Mexico–style adobe. It was resurrected by builder Paul Kenderdine in a style that honors the neighborhood’s midcentury roots.

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t all began with wanting to build a couple of additions onto their High Desert home. Fond of entertaining friends and family, real estate agent Donna O’Brien and her husband Gregg considered adding another bedroom, and maybe a swimming pool, to their house. But as they pondered the ramifications of building additions onto their existing home, an alternative idea started to brew: moving.

Relocating to an urban setting appealed to the pair. Gregg really wanted to live in a “strolling” district, close to shopping and entertainment. Referring to the trails in their old neighborhood, he says, “We walked the hills up there, but we wanted to walk to something.” So the search was on for an urban house they could mold into a dream home. “We went in with the idea that this was going to be our last home,” says Donna.

Unfortunately, the decision to move proved equally frustrating. Each house they encountered required extensive remodeling, and complicating their quest was the item at the top of their wish list: a great view—one at least equal to the vistas they’d enjoyed in High Desert. When a post-WWII–era adobe property in Nob Hill came on the market—one with

The interiors and exteriors follow a predominantly white palette, making the robin’s egg blue glass entry doors a delightful surprise.

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The northeast-facing views from the kitchen are spectacular, thanks to perfectly placed corner windows. Though striking, the gleaming stainless steel appliances from Sears and neutral, smoothfront cabinetry allow the real beauty of the room— the mountain vistas—to take center stage.

Right: With the pool and backyard the real focal points, clean simplicity is the order of business in the stripped-down living room, where a simple white stacked stone fireplace surround and a retro entertainment center from TEMA Contemporary Furniture are practically the only adornments.

Left: Designed as a mother-in-law suite, a guest wing on the north side of the home has its own entrance, as well as its own deck—possibly the best vantage point in the home for enjoying the Sandia Mountains.

a great, northeast-facing view of the Sandias—they knew they had to act quickly. This outdated home would also require protracted reconstruction, but there wasn’t time to draw up plans, or even to determine how expensive the renovation might be. So with nothing more than a view and faith in its potential, Donna and Gregg crossed their fingers and bought it.

For a year the house sat untouched while the couple pursued the perfect design and the right builder, which they found was no small task. Gregg sketched the façade of their vision to share with potential builders (a treasure they have kept). After vetting builders to no avail, Gregg attended the Spring 2013 Homes of Enchantment Parade and happened upon a North Valley contemporary built

by Paul Kenderdine of Paul W. Kenderdine Inc. With years of commercial and residential experience working with superstar architects like Antoine Predock, George Pearl, and Jon Anderson, Kenderdine was prepared for Donna and Gregg’s challenge.

In the space of one discussion, Kenderdine caught their vision and asked if he could take a crack at it. “He came up with a basic design to see if he was on the right track,” says Donna. He was, which assuaged their worries. For Kenderdine, it was an opportunity to play with the midcentury modern aesthetic, for which market demand in Albuquerque is rising.

At first there was a debate: Raze the existing house and start over, or commit to an extensive rebuild? With a laugh, Donna defines the final decision as “about as much as you can take down and still call it a remodel.”

Kenderdine fashioned the new, larger home on top of the existing footprint, keeping only a few walls. But when the remodel was complete, little remained to remind Donna

Reminiscent of designs by midcentury California modernist architects like Joseph Eichler, Richard Neutra, and Donald Wexler, a breezeway adorned with just a touch of landscaping hints at the surprise—a lovely pool area— waiting at the other end.

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Left: Floor-to-ceiling glass doors and picture windows from PiĂąon Window & Door ensure sightlines from the entry straight through to the pool. Opposite: The striking Aspen White granite from Rocky Mountain Stone creates movement and drama in the otherwise crisp, orderly kitchen. A hidden exhaust hood rises from the island behind the stovetop when needed.

The owners’ collection of vintage midcentury furniture, as in the dining room (below) helped to inform the renovation.

Taking a step back from the mostly white palette in the home, this powder room stands out in rich brown tones and distinctive modern fixtures from Golden Eagle Design.

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and Gregg of their home’s original incarnation. And that was no accident.

“They wanted a resort feel,” says Kenderdine of the home’s see-through effect.

In California modern fashion, a cantilevered roof and oversized windows and glass doors ensure a virtually unobstructed sightline from the swimming pool to the front porch; the preponderance of glass suffuses the sparkling white interiors with light (nary a light bulb is needed before dusk). The lot itself, equally stripped down and completely devoid of trees, allows for views of the sky above and the mountains to the northeast.

Indoors, Kenderdine capitalized on the uninterrupted sightline to the Sandia Mountains by using butt-glazed windows from Piñon Window & Door in the kitchen. The gleaming contemporary kitchen is a showpiece, its focal point a blackand-white granite countertop, Aspen White from Rocky Mountain Stone. Initially, the busy patterning didn’t suit their style, but Gregg and Donna quickly embraced its striking visual texture and subtle sense of movement. It’s arguably the boldest feature in the house, a delightful contrast to the home’s clean lines and orderliness.

Completing the kitchen are state-of-the-art appliances, including a hidden exhaust hood that rises vertically from the island behind the stovetop.

Kenderdine says of his mentor, famed architect George Pearl, “George always made me have a reason for what I did. Everything has to have a purpose.” To this day he takes great pains with details that he suspects will likely never be noticed, but that matter to the overall harmony of a space. Carefully aligned grout lines and cleverly concealed outlets, a hidden pantry, a water feature centered for a grand entrance, Kenderdine’s signature skylights—it’s clear that every element is intentional and balanced, in both function and aesthetic. The house just feels good.

“Gregg and Donna knew what they wanted and allowed me to take them to achieving their goals,” says Kenderdine. “They gave me a tremendous amount of freedom.” That freedom paid off in spades for the intrepid trio in a midcenturycontinued on page 60

Once Kenderdine installed one of his signature skylights over the wet bar, Donna felt it essential to use glass shelves, which allow the natural light to waterfall through them.

“[Architect] George Pearl always made me have a reason for what I did. Everything has to have a purpose.”—Paul Kenderdine

Sleek furniture and understated art and décor continue the midcentury vibe in the master bedroom. The master bath (above, left) is pure contemporary luxury, with a soaking tub set into more Aspen White granite.

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slash-California-modern masterpiece that, even as it distinguishes itself from a sea of traditional New Mexico–style homes in Nob Hill, still fits right into the retro vibe of the neighborhood.

It took them a while to get here, but the journey was well worth it; Gregg and Donna are finally home. “A funny thing happened when we moved in here,” Gregg recalls. “We’d lived up there [in High Desert] for 15 years, and we liked it. But the day we moved in here, we slept here one night, and we just disconnected from that house and that area. No remorse, no missing it. It was just kind of shocking to both of us that we didn’t feel any kind of longing to be back there. Just in one night.”

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Vida Buena

mountain magic

by Cristina Olds

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he snow is piling up in the high, dry New Mexico mountains as skiers and snowboarders head to the state’s resorts. Here’s a brief update on what’s hot this year at a few Northern New Mexico ski areas, along with a few discount deals. For statewide skiing, Su Casa recommends the Ski New Mexico True Passport (skinewmexico.com)—$169 buys one ticket at all eight New Mexico ski areas—or the New Mexico Xtreme Ski Card (nmxsports.org)—just $159, it provides free tickets or discounts at 13 different mountains, including nearby Colorado resorts, and also benefits youth sports and creative arts.

Taos Ski Valley What’s hot: Taos Ski Valley was purchased in 2013 by billionaire Louis Moore Bacon who is bringing big changes to the state’s most popular ski and ride destination. New this season, Kachina Peak boasts one of North America’s highest chairlifts, which accesses bountiful advanced terrain. Renovations to the restaurants and facilities at the base are ongoing. skitoas.org What’s cool: Purchase a Taos Card for $70 to receive $17 off single-day tickets, with the seventh day free, plus discounts on lessons, equipment, and retail shops at the resort.

Above: Angel Fire Resort has 79 runs, three terrain parks, a tubing hill, and 15 kilometers of crosscountry and snowshoe trails. Right: Fifty percent more terrain is now accessible via the new Kachina Peak lift at Taos Ski Valley.

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Hot fun and cool deals at Northern New Mexico’s favorite ski areas

Left: Just 16 miles north of Santa Fe, Ski Santa Fe is a playground for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.

Average snowfall tops out at 225 inches across the 660 acres of terrain, with more than 1,725 vertical feet of skiing.

Angel Fire Resort What’s hot: A favorite mountain for beginner and intermediate skiers and boarders, Angel Fire Resort is the only New Mexico resort offering night skiing (on weekends and holidays until 8 pm). Debuting this season, the Railyard Terrain Park features boxes, rails, and jumps specifically designed for new skiers and boarders. angelfire.com What’s cool: Seniors over 70 ski free, as do fifth graders (with a paying adult) and kids under 6. Several discount programs for those new to the sport are available.

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Ski Santa Fe What’s hot: The 77 trails at Ski Santa Fe cater to skiers of all levels. Half the mountain is groomed daily, and a freestyle terrain park presents fun challenges on 15 different features. In 2012, La Casa Lodge expanded by 12,000 square feet for a more streamlined customer experience. skisantafe.com What’s cool: Purchase a Peak Plus Card for $69 to receive $25 off single-day tickets at Ski Santa Fe or Sandia Peak with no restricted dates, or share the Six Pack of Fun with friends or family for six transferrable tickets at either Ski Santa Fe or Sandia Peak.

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Albuquerque architects open their workspaces to the public as part of a citywide arts exhibition Five Albuquerque design and architecture studios will open their doors in February for an intimate tour of their creative spaces as part of a citywide collaboration called On the Map: Unfolding Albuquerque Art + Design. Celebrating contemporary art, design, and architecture, On the Map includes exhibitions, lectures, performances, and educational programming through June. On February 14 from 2­–5 pm, 516 ARTS presents the Architecture & Design Studio Tour, part of From the Ground Up: Design Here + Now, which will be led by architect Cory Greenfield of Entropic Industries. All participating studios will show their work in the 516 ARTS exhibition.

The tour starts and finishes at Westbund West, a design and fabrications studio where architect Kenneth Myers’s steel and wood 2-D and 3-D work will be on display. Along the way, tourgoers will also visit award-winning Sam Sterling Architecture; Spade Design Build, the landscape architecture home studio of Katya Crawford, one of the curators of From the Ground Up; Greenfield’s recently redesigned Old Town home, where the owner/ architect will describe the challenges he faced while fusing historic regional style with contemporary design during his remodel; and the newly constructed home of Lee Gamelsky and Susan Frye of Lee Gamelsky Architects, who worked on projects including Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro and the Rio Grande Zoo, among others.

“All stops fall within a 2.5-mile line,” Crawford says. “In that short distance, participants will experience a warehouse, an office, a 1920s bungalow, a historic adobe, and an architect’s brand new home on the river. This tour shows the spaces where designers build, and shows how they build—a process that is typically hidden from public view.”

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rediscovering the

by Bud Russo

Mother Road

Historic Route 66

Route 66 was a highway of rescue and salvation, of exploration and adventure.

The Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Arizona (part of a chain of “Wigwam Villages”), was built in 1950 by Chester E. Lewis. It is still in operation today.

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ohn Steinbeck in The Grapes of Wrath called it the Mother Road; many others came to know it as the Main Street of America. It was a highway of rescue and salvation, of exploration and adventure.

It was U.S. Route 66, running through eight states from Illinois to California. In New Mexico, the highway covered 487 miles, and its rich and enduring history is still being written today.

a road of possibilities

At the end of America’s Golden Age, from the 1890s until Black Tuesday in October 1929, the nation’s leaders were intent on encouraging prosperity. One goal was to create a network of national highways that would connect cities and towns and strengthen economic development and travel. Route 66 was just one of those highways, but it became the most famous.

The highway, which was laid out in 1927, connects eight states, including (when heading west) Texas, where it enters just east of Shamrock; New Mexico, at Glenrio, now a ghost town; and Arizona, at Lupton. In its heyday, travelers availed themselves of gas stations, garages, cafés, and motor courts that seemed to pop up in every town. They were essential to travelers escaping the Dust Bowl of the Great Depression, heading west to start over. When prosperity began to return, people traveled by car just to experience the great West.

However, as cities and towns began to flourish once more, Route 66 was quickly abandoned when Interstate 40, which included five connecting interstates, drove it nearly to oblivion. Many of the small businesses catering to travelers failed, followed by many of the villages that had once called them home.

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Seventy-five years after opening its doors, the blue neon of the Swallow once again invites weary travelers to lay up for the night. modern-day mystique

Today, curious travelers can still drive the remnants of Route 66. From Glenrio, New Mexico, west, the road is gravel, while other segments are maintained as state highways. Along every part of the historic route, you’ll find wind-weary buildings longing to surrender to the forces of nature and decay.

Still there are those who believe in the mystique of the Mother Road, people who have kept small parcels of the old road alive. Arizona businessman Angel Delgadillo and others formed the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, a nonprofit established to preserve and restore what remains of the Arizona portion of the highway, rebirthing the Mother Road with a different kind of character. There are similar associations in Texas, New Mexico, and most of the other states along the highway.

After traveling Route 66 and eager to be self-employed, Kevin and Nancy Mueller purchased the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and found themselves welcoming guests from around the world—people seeking to experience America in those heady years before the Depression. Within the dozen rooms of the motel, they’ve managed to blend the style, colors, and furnishings of the early period with modern conveniences, like Wi-Fi and flat-screen televisions. Seventy-five years after opening its doors, the blue neon of the Swallow once again invites weary travelers to lay up for the night.

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The Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, still greets travelers with its classic neon signage.

Seligman, Arizona, calls itself “The Birthplace of Historic Route 66” because it was instrumental in the revitalization of the historic aspect of the highway. The Delgadillo family’s Snow Cap Drive-In (above) in Seligman has been a fixture on the Mother Road since 1953.

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In Texas, Amarillo’s famous Cadillac Ranch art installation is visible from I-40 where the interstate merges with Historic Route 66.

glimpses into the past

Nearly 60 miles west of Tucumcari in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, James “Bozo” Cordova shares his love for classic cars, an affair he’s had since boyhood. “When I bleed, I bleed oil,” he says. His Route 66 Auto Museum is a collection of nearly four dozen cars, from a 1931 Auburn to a 1957 pink Cadillac, any of which could have been seen along the two-lane highway countryside many years ago.

However, what’s left of the Mother Road isn’t just about vintage cars and gas stations—it’s got some serious star power, too.

Armand Ortega was 13 when his uncles left him in the lobby of Gallup, New Mexico’s, El Rancho Hotel so they could down a few shots in the bar. He was so impressed with the ornate lobby, he thought, “I’d like to buy something like this for my mother.” Years later, 46 to be exact, Ortega purchased and restored the aging hotel for himself. Back in the day, El Rancho accommodated Hollywood western royalty: Ronald Reagan, John Wayne, and even the actors who played the Lone Ranger and Tonto slept here while traveling through Route 66 and shooting movies about the Old West. Today, part of the hotel’s charm are the several dishes in the hotel’s restaurant named after Hollywood stars who graced the hotel so many years ago, like the Ronald Reagan burger, served with a side of jelly beans.

While these Route 66 hot spots are some of the most famous, there are other, equally significant, stops along the highway. The U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, Texas, today a visitors’ center, was once an excellent stopping point for travelers desiring “Delicious Food Courteously Served.” In Winslow, Arizona, you can stand on the same corner famously referenced in the Eagles’ 1972 hit “Take It Easy.”

Whether you choose a segment of Route 66 to explore or commit a few days to ride its full length, there’s plenty to take in. From museums to restaurants, stops along the historic road allow travelers a glimpse into a different time, a slice of Americana forgotten by many, but still revered by a few.

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by Donna Schillinger

Vida Buena

the heat is

on

Intense and cleansing, hot yoga isn’t for the faint of heart

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“In a hot, humid environment, the body opens up to provide a greater range of motion in each posture; sweating releases toxins and cleanses the body.”—Joe Fox, Sweat Yoga Studio

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eady to turn up the heat on your fitness routine? Try hot yoga. Not only is it yoga plus heat, it’s also one of the most popular new fitness crazes.

Hot yoga was first introduced to the United States by renowned practitioner Bikram Choudhury in the 1970s, but it’s picked up steam (pun intended) in the last few years. Bikram style remains the most popular, but other variations of hot yoga abound. Hot vinyasa yoga is also gaining popularity.

For hot yoga to carry the Bikram brand, classes must be taught by a certified Bikram instructor and conform to a regimented 90-minute workout in a room heated to 104 degrees Fahrenheit with 40 percent humidity. The workout consists of a series of 26 postures derived from hatha yoga techniques, a yoga form traditionally attributed to the Hindu god Shiva. Intense doesn’t begin to describe it; first-timers can expect a challenging workout followed by total-body soreness the next day.

Too intimidating? Many studios offer non-branded versions of hot yoga that yield similar benefits, without the rigid standards of Bikram. Albuquerque’s Sweat Yoga Studio (sweatyogastudio.com) on Osuna offers hot yoga at 99 degrees Fahrenheit with 70 percent humidity. Sweat Yoga co-owner Joe Fox says the threefold benefits of hot yoga are more safely achieved at this level. “In a hot, humid environment, the body opens up to provide a greater range of motion in each posture; sweating releases toxins and cleanses the body,” he explains. “It’s a well-rounded fitness experience that includes cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength training simultaneously.”

Largely it is young women who practice yoga, but Fox and his spouse and co-owner Delynn Davidson are eager to diversify the demographic, which is why they opted not to offer the strict Bikram brand. Fox advises that when looking for a yoga studio, and hot yoga in particular, “It’s important to find a place that welcomes new students and accommodates varying degrees of proficiency.” Ideally, the studio should also have an introductory offer so you can see if, quite literally, you can stand the heat before purchasing a membership or paying for a month of classes. Sweat Yoga offers a free introductory yoga class on the first Saturday of every month, specifically designed for someone who has never tried yoga. If you’re curious about hot yoga, the studio offers an introductory special: 10 consecutive days of unlimited yoga for $10, including free daycare.

In addition to the overall benefits of yoga such as enhanced mental focus, weight loss, increased flexibility, muscle tone, and breath control, hot yoga melts away the stress and sends it streaming out your pores. Bring a water bottle or two. Yes, you will get wet.

Bikram hot yoga consists of 26 poses performed in a room heated to 104 degrees with 40 percent humidity.

strike a pose When the cold wind blows this winter, consider attending a warming yoga class at one of the Albuquerque studios listed below. Yoga not only stretches and strengthens muscles, it also helps warm stiff joints, especially when it’s cold outside.

Other benefits of yoga during the dark winter months include boosted immunity, mood elevation, and weight management.

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happening?

January through March

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TAOS WINTER WINE FESTIVAL January 28–31 Taos Ski Valley, Taos, various locations Individual events $50–$75 each Savor great food and fine wines as you attend seminars, tastings, and wine dinners after a day of world-class skiing. 505-946-8506, taoswinterwinefest.com

REVOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL January 13–February 7, times vary Various locations, ABQ $17–$22 Albuquerque’s Tricklock Company welcomes theater troupes from Ukraine, England, Mexico, Iran, Austria, Armenia, Israel, and the U.S. for this three-week festival in its 15th year. tricklock.com

CHICAGO—THE MUSICAL January 15–18 Popejoy Hall at University of New Mexico, 203 Cornell NE, ABQ $32.50–$75 The Broadway classic comes to Albuquerque with dancing, singing, and all that jazz!

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Daniel Cummings with the New Mexico Philharmonic, February 8.

FRIENDS AND LOVERS BALLOON RALLY February 7–8, 7 am Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, ABQ Free More than 135 hot air balloons take to the air for this special February launch. Sure to be more intimate than the Balloon Fiesta, this rally is best enjoyed with friends and loved ones over a thermos of hot cocoa. hotairballoon.com

NEW MEXICO PHILHARMONIC NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES: BACH, HAYDN, MOZART February 8, 3 PM First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW, ABQ $24–$54 Daniel Cummings is both conductor and piano soloist during an evening showcasing Mozart’s Symphony No. 29, along with works by Bach and Haydn. 505-323-4343, nmphil.org

WINTER ARTFEAST—ART OF LIVING February 20–22 Various locations in Santa Fe $75–$175 A fundraiser for ARTsmart, a nonprofit that provides instruction in the visual arts to New Mexico youth, Winter ARTfeast comprises events fusing food, music, art, fashion, and home design. 505-992-2787, artfeast.org

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN TOUR February 14, 2–5 pm Westbund West, 217 Kinley NW, ABQ $25; $20 Friends of 516 ARTS Emerging and established designers and architects open their creative spaces and share their artistic processes on this private tour, part of the citywide cultural collaboration, On the Map: Unfolding Albuquerque Art + Design.

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QUILTWEEK American Quilter’s Society January 14–17 Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd NW, ABQ $11–$35 New and experienced quilters will enjoy more than 500 artistic quilts, classes, and innovative new products over four days. quiltweek.com

WOMEN & CREATIVITY 2015 March 1–31 Citywide; various locations in ABQ See website for events and ticket prices Creative women are celebrated during this month of events including exhibits, performances, workshops, and discussions encompassing an array of disciplines.

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RIO GRANDE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: SPRING SHOW March 13–15, 10 AM–5 PM Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE, ABQ $7–$9 Spring forward with one of the largest juried arts and crafts shows in the state. Works from more than 225 artists and craftsmen will be on display. riograndefestivals.com

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SOUTHWEST CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE FEST March 21–22, 10 am–6 pm Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE, ABQ $8–$10, kids 12 and under free One delicious weekend with 120 chocolatiers, coffee roasters, candy makers, and bakers doing demonstrations and competing for prizes. chocolateandcoffeefest.com

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two-part harmony

Jennifer James 101 power couple creates clean, American cuisine

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he power of social media is never more obvious to me as when I receive my weekly email listing the specials from Jennifer James 101. From exotic salt-cured foie gras, Italian black truffles, and Alaskan halibut cheeks to the simple pleasures of barbecued beef brisket, potato salad, and peach cobbler, I can barely contain myself until I make my next reservation! Chefs (and business and life partners) Jennifer James and Nelle Bauer have captured the palates and foodie fandom of the Duke City’s dining cognoscenti with their unique brand of cuisine.

It’s a partnership that works on many levels: There is synchronization in the foods they cook and enjoy serving, an accord in their personal life, and a common joy in their business success and staff interaction.

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I wanted to go behind the scenes of their daily life in an effort to determine from whence this happy harmony springs, but James and Bauer suggest that rather than meet in their Ridgecrest neighborhood home, not far from the restaurant’s Menaul Boulevard location, that we chat at the restaurant. “We’re pretty much here all the time,” Bauer explains. “This is really our home.”

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Patrons savor the unique brand of cuisine at Jennifer James 101 on Menaul Boulevard.

Chefs and owners Nelle Bauer (left) and Jennifer James are synchronized in the kitchen and at home.

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Bauer, a self-proclaimed “reformed vegetarian,” prepares vegetable sides and desserts while James focuses on the meat dishes.

Seated at the large community table in the brightly decorated but minimalist dining room at Jennifer James 101 the two chefs are relaxed and comfortable, sharing their stories prior to beginning the prep for the night’s service. I’m immediately struck by how happy and compatible they are—in what is traditionally a very stressful industry.

James has been a James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist in the Best Chef: Southwest category every year since 2010, but the kitchen wasn’t always her goal. She grew up in a small town in Illinois where many of her family members were farmers. “It wasn’t until I came to New Mexico in 1995 that I started to think about cooking seriously,” she recalls. “I cooked at a few places [in Albuquerque] including Chef du Jour and Le Café Miche, eventually moving into the chef position at both eateries before setting out on my own in 2001 with the first Jennifer James on San Mateo. Then came the small plates–themed Graze on Central. When that partnership dissolved I took a hiatus to regroup and plan my next move.” Enter Bauer.

“My fabulous hairdresser, Shannon Vigil, introduced us,” Bauer continues. “I was raised in New Mexico and did my undergrad degree at Bryn Mawr and then ended up at the Culinary Institute of America on a whim. It wasn’t really my intention to go there. I also got a masters in nutrition at NYU and ended up getting a job with Food Arts Magazine. After Jennifer and I met she came east and did some cooking, and then we headed back here to work on doing a restaurant together. We opened Jennifer James 101 in April of 2008.”

I ask the chefs if there are any challenges in working with a partner. “Oh, there’s some screaming and yelling,” Bauer jokes. “No, not really. I find cooking with Jennifer so humbling; we both love cooking so much. I think we have a similar work ethic.” Bauer handles the ordering, the numbers, the website, and the emails (she’s thrilled I’m tempted by them).

James concurs. “We might occasionally disagree about a staff situation, but we both love what we do so we talk it through. As far as our cooking tastes go, I think I’m more meat-

Nelle Bauer and Jennifer James (seated) in the dining room of Jennifer James 101.

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Jennifer James 101 is a great place for a date night, as a row of two-seat tables suggests.

Jennifer James has been cooking professionally for nearly 20 years.

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centric and tend to create and plan most of the meat dishes.” Bauer calls herself “a reformed vegetarian. I became one in the third grade and was a closeted one at the CIA. So I love to create the vegetable sides and also handle the desserts.”

When entertaining at home the girls keep it simple: lots of grilling and salads. “We have a pool, so if we do entertain it’s often outdoors [when the weather permits],” says James, adding with a chuckle, “I love having a pool, but I rarely have time to get in it. When I get home at night I like to go out and sit by it and look at it. I call it our giant water feature.”

To keep their life and their food inspired they love to travel. James recalls a fantastic trip to Paris: “We had this sandwich by this chef they call ‘the sexy baker,’ Gontran Cherrier, who puts unusual things in his breads like arugula juice and curry powder—so delicious.” Bauer the baker gushes about a six-layer chocolate hazelnut dessert they enjoyed comprised of different textures and temperatures. “Japanese is my favorite ethnic food,” she adds. “I hope Japan will be our next big trip.”

“We live pretty cleanly, and I think that’s reflected in our menu,” says James. “I describe our cooking as clean, American-based but with influences from our travels, and I like to think we are thoughtful in what we prepare.” (“We’re a foamfree restaurant!” Bauer interjects with a laugh.)

“We’re very lucky to have a dedicated and responsible staff; I think that certainly has accounted for our success, too,” James notes. “Looking toward the future I hope we have more time to travel, and I fantasize about being home working in the yard, doing laundry, being in the pool, and being a housewife.”

Do I detect a hint or foreshadowing of a wedding in the future? I’ll save that for another interview. In the meantime we diners are blessed that chefs James and Bauer combine their many talents to bring us great food, in a lovely restaurant, and do it with love. Harmony indeed.

Pork belly with kale salad, roasted potatoes, and Lusty Monk mustard (recipe below) is just one of the fruits of the James-Bauer partnership.

Coriander and Caraway-crusted Pork Belly with Kale Salad, Roasted Potatoes, and Lusty Monk Mustard Serves 6–8 2 lbs pork belly, skin removed

Rub: 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground caraway seed

Braising aromatics: 1 large onion, chopped 1 head of garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf

For the rub: Preheat the oven to 350°. Combine the rub ingredients and mix very thoroughly. Using a sharp knife score a 1-inch grid pattern into the fat of the pork belly, then rub the spice mixture all over the pork belly.

For the braise: Heat a large, ovenproof Dutch oven over medium high heat with a few

tablespoons of olive oil. Add the pork and aromatics. Make sure the fat side of the pork belly is nice and dark before adding the braising liquid.

Cover pork halfway up with water.

Bring to a boil, then transfer the Dutch oven to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, until tender.

Cool the pork belly in the braising liquid, then remove it from the liquid and place a pan over it. Weight it down with something to press out the liquid and condense the belly. Press overnight.

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epurposing and recycling is more than just a fad. Joanne Palmisano, awardwinning interior designer and author of Salvage Secrets Design & Decor: Transform Your Home With Reclaimed Materials, says salvaging is a way of life. The building industry generates nearly one third of today’s waste, Palmisano explains, but designing with salvaged materials is the ultimate green practice. It also inspires amazing creativity.

And salvage design can look truly fabulous. Palmisano’s new book demonstrates how the repurposed hull of a sailboat revamps an ordinary kitchen bar and how a used shipping container perfectly serves an urban home as a cozy guest cottage. Besides professional projects like these, the author offers inspiration to DIYers and outlines several small projects for novices.

Palmisano explains that “salvage” can be anything that is given a second chance, be it reclaimed, vintage, or someone else’s cast-off. Before an old surveyor’s tripod and scuba air tank part became an amazing floor lamp, someone had the vision to put those materials to that use. Palmisano takes us on a “guided shopping trip” suggesting how to approach the hidden gems in the secondhand store or antiques fair. Practice looking at materials with an eye to repurpose, the author One homeowner found the driftwood advises: A blanket for this headboard on the beach near makes great upholstery her San Rafael, California, home. for a chair, and curtains are an instant headboard covering.

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A chapter called “Retail Inspiration” showcases several hip businesses that are brand-building and promoting sales with clever salvage designs in their stores that homeowners can sample from, and includes a resource list of individuals and companies who helped design the examples featured in the book.

As well as producing a blog (salvagesecretsblog.com), Palmisano films DIY Network videos showing specific refurbishing projects, such as building a dining table from salvaged wood. “Taking a few small steps toward thinking about what goes into our homes will make a huge difference in the entire design and build industry,” Palmisano concludes. With her help, salvage can be beautiful.—Cristina Olds

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ong rooms with no character, tiny spaces with too much going on, awkward corners and angles . . . these architectural groaners are like blank canvases to a creative interior designer.

With her battle cry, “No problem, I love a good challenge!” interior designer and HGTV fan favorite Candice Olson unleashes her singular energy on two dozen unhappy spaces crying out for help in Candice Olson Favorite Design Challenges.

You’ve seen those HGTV shows where the guy goes out for dinner and comes back three hours later to a spankin’ new rec room. Well, this book ain’t that. For one

thing, Olson actually listens to what both parties who will be living in the room are looking for. Often that entails opposing styles and tastes that somehow need to be melded: contemporary with antiques, neutrals with vibrant color. Acknowledging that she’s sometimes more of a marriage counselor than a designer, Olson greets each new challenge with aplomb and a healthy dose of her famous good humor.

The concept being “before and after,” Candice Olson Favorite Design Challenges is a how-to book that’s an actual pleasure to read. There are no vague concepts or suggestions about what you might try; these are examples of actual fixes. In each challenge, Olson presents a before photo (usually pretty eyebrow-raising) and an explanation of what the homeowners were looking for when they called her in.

Immediately following is her process for creating the gorgeous “after.” Breaking it down: a sketch of the space, swatches of the materials to be used, and of course, beautiful color photos of every angle of the new room.

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only a designer would understand. Olson speaks in bullet points, separating them into Style Elements and Solutions, so there is no doubt about what was done to each space. Sometimes the fixes are easy, like new paint or moving furniture. Other times, they’re the kinds of upgrades only a professional would consider, like adding fireplaces, water features, or kitchens.

Are Olson’s “favorite fixes” always inexpensive? Um, no. Will you want to incorporate every change into your own home? Of course not. But you will find yourself saying, “Oh, I get it!”

Out loud. A lot. And you might even glance up a time or two at the space you’re currently reading in and think, “We could do that. That makes sense there. And that definitely has to go.”

It’s time to meet the monster, aka, that one room you can’t seem to do anything with. Start with this book, and you might discover that the monster is just begging to be tamed—or that it’s not even what you think. Says Olson, “The real challenge is often not the room itself but the people inhabiting it.”—Amy Gross

A long, skinny attic with challenging angles is broken into“rooms” with a see-through bookcase.

Living Retro is pretty as a coffee table (kidney-shaped, please) fixture, but it’s also the go-to reference book for all that is modern. In the way fashionistas toss off references to Lauren, Chanel, and Von Fürstenberg, Weaver name-drops the design and architectural rock stars of the largely postwar era. It’s a schooling, but an intriguing one. Plus, if you’re a fan of midcentury modern, it behooves you to get to know the artists whose furniture, lighting, and décor items (as well as skilled reproductions of the same) grace homes today: Le Corbusier, Van der Rohe, Eames, Miller, Aalto, Paulin. The list goes on and on.

In the way fashionistas toss off references to Lauren, Chanel, and Von Fürstenberg, Weaver name-drops the design and architectural rock stars of the largely postwar era.

Living Retro, by Andrew Weaving, photography by Andrew Wood, Ryland Peters & Small, hardcover, $30

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t has been pointed out time and time again that good design never goes out of style. It must not, because design-savvy homeowners and decorators today can’t seem to get enough of midcentury modern. What once was mod and then became passé is again the definition of cool. Andrew Weaving, the author of Living Retro, a delicious book on midcentury modern style, would argue the look never went out of vogue.

“It’s ironic that we look to the past to create interiors that are in the vanguard of fashion,” says Weaving. “But without a doubt, retro style still has enormous appeal.” He would know. The Londonbased designer deals in midcentury modern pieces through his gallery, Century, and has authored several books on modern design.

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Weaving visits 17 homes tricked out in midcentury modern.

The examples range from subtle and elegant (a classic white living room with a sexy chrome-framed white armchair by Milo Baughman, a vintage Lucite lamp, and a sleek, curved sofa) to over-the-top (a mind-numbing yellow floral wallpaper designed by Richard Himmel that matches—exactly—equally shocking vintage bedcoverings).

Midcentury modern is not to everyone’s taste, of course.

Some love it, some hate it, but it’s fair to say an increasing number of homeowners are certainly embracing it—at least in moderation. And there’s no doubt, especially after reading Living Retro, that it’s an aesthetic that works in almost every style of home. A black leather Eames lounger and ottoman for Herman Miller, strategically placed in a reading room, is a classic. In a breakfast nook, a replica of Danish architect Poul Henningsen’s PH Artichoke light seems like it was designed for today’s most contemporary homes, when in fact it first appeared over 50 years ago.

When it comes to midcentury modern design, what’s old is truly new, and yes, proof that the best designs truly are timeless.—AG

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gray + purple = green Purple pipes work with graywater systems to improve water conservation

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Purple pipes are installed in a new Santa Fe home built by Bill Roth Plastering. These pipes will take rainwater to flush toilets, which is a new way of conserving water.

The water that runs through purple pipes can be rainwater, graywater, or in some cities, recycled water from the city.

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n water-conscious New Mexico, graywater systems are becoming more common in newly built homes as a means of conserving and extending the usefulness of the water commonly produced by homes. But there’s another color to consider when talking about water conservation.

“Purple pipe is a technical term in the building industry that refers to taking recycled [nonpotable] water and using it in household fixtures,” says Doug Pushard, a water conservation expert and the owner of Santa Fe–based HarvestH2o. “The purple refers to literally the color of the pipe that is required to run to the end fixture, typically a toilet.”

Rainwater is one source of the water that can run through purple pipes, notes Pushard, who designs and consults on rainwater, graywater, and conservation projects. The other source is graywater, which is the runoff from showers, baths, hand sinks, and sometimes clothes washers for use in toilets (when treated) and outdoor irrigation systems. Rainwater, which is easily harvested from any of a variety of catchment systems, is certainly preferred for irrigation purposes over graywater—it’s not only free, it’s also better for your lawn. But if you plan on piping it into your house, even for use in toilets, it will need to go through a treatment process to rid it of potentially dangerous bacteria.

Explaining further, Pushard notes, “The water running through purple pipes can be graywater, but it can be [a number of] sources—in some cities it is actually recycled water from the city.” In the latter case, municipal systems usually use the water for irrigating parks or sell it to commercial buildings at a reduced rate. If you want to recycle water for use in your home, however, you’re probably limited to rain and graywater.

So what does it cost for a homeowner to install a purple pipe system? “Installing a graywater system and dual plumbing with purple pipe is very inexpensive when building a home; you’re looking at less than typically $1,000,” says Pushard. “But if done after the fact, installation can be in excess of $10,000, and in some cases be almost impossible, because it might require digging up a concrete floor with radiant heat in it.” Bottom line: Plan ahead. “Putting in the plumbing when you’re building the house is really the key.”

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The “cowboy chic” Blame Her Ranch, a fractional ownership property located in Ribera, New Mexico, is decorated top to bottom with authentic Native American artifacts like tomahawks, buffalo skins, and the 45 hand-painted arrows embedded in the wall of the master suite. “My wife Linda and I purchased these 33-inch arrows with real stone arrowheads and turkey feathers from a Navajo man in Arizona,” says owner Steve Blamer, who was inspired by the giant arrow roadside attraction along old Route 66 in Twin Arrows, Arizona. Although he considered shooting them into the wall, Blamer says these arrows are firmly attached with glue: “We didn’t want anyone waking up in the middle of the night with an arrow in the butt.” The hand-carved bed features a flat-screen TV that retracts into the footboard, and a Navajo rug from the Tesuque Flea Market covers the floor. “At night with all the shadows on the arrows, you get a whole different sense than in daytime,” Blamer says. “It’s not eerie; it’s cool.”

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